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lege with high honors, and received the de-
grees of ALB. and A. NJ. He then looked
about for profession. and his choice was
very happy one, as the results Of the last
ten years have amply proved. lie was
careful, Jealous student of the textbooks
for several years before attempting to make
practical use of his learning. and was adj
mItted to the State courts aud United States
courts in 1879. After four years of further
study and experience he was admitted to
the United States Supreme Court. and has
since had great deal of practice in that
high tribunal.
Mr.. ROrdan's labors in law have always
been of high order. His natural ability
and higher ideas of practice have taken him
clear above the average rank, and he has
never been content to stand still moment.
He is a man of fine, keen perceptions, ex-
cellent judgment and great energy. His
advice can always be relied upon. for 1t IS
always good, aud the cause that he espouSes
is much more than ordinarily sure of sue
cess. This is so because he enters with his
whole soul into every case that he under
takes, and always carries with him rare
ability and judgment His high position
has long since been assured. but the energy
that has carried him thus far is still dOmi-
nant. He will not be content TO lie back on
his resources as long as there is more to
achieve.
MI Riordan's social relations are OF the
best; no mau stands higher in the esteem Of
his fellows as a genial citizen and OF IN
questioned integrity.
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purposes, nobler and grander attachments ;
to be native son was really no more than
a good beginning; he would not let the good
work stop there. How we'll he has sue
ceeded the world shall Judge.
The opportunities for education afforded
by the average country school in Mr.. Wallis
early school days were not the most ample.
He desired broader and more abundant
ield--a course of instruction that would
raise him above the pumpkin-vine pillow and
make of him something more than an irsig-
nfcant tail to The n alive son kite. His
parents recognized this ambition aud
stamped it with their approval by giving
him the advantages of thorough course in
the Oakland public schools The liberal
taste Of knowledge here acquired gave the
Young man thirst for more. In 1879, at
the age of 10, he entered the Battle Creek
College, at Battle Creek, Mich, and the fol-
lowing two and half years were diligently
spent storing up knowledge
Mr.. Wallis ambition had turned early to
the profession of law, and he made UP his
mind long before his school days were ended
to turn his future energies into that grand
field of activity. When he returned from
college he began studying with the law firm
of Nye & Richardson in Oakland. where he
remained year and half, making excel
lent progress meanwhile. and coming out
complete victor in his struggle with Black
stone. the embryo lawyers first and Often
times fatal stumbling block.
Another opening then presented itself,
one that he deemed more to his advantage,
and he was quick to Improve it. He entered
the office of Charles Ben Darwin, in this
city, aud remained a close student of his
chosen profession until admitted to practice
bv the supreme Court, January IL 1885.
Mr.. Wallis whole attention while student
was not taken up by his textbooks. He
had meanwhile acquired fair knOwl edge
of practice, and with such an excellent
recommendation as the Supreme Court he
at once opened an office and began practic-
ing for himself. He has maintained an
office ever since. gradually accumulating
business, and is now at 325 Montgomery
street, where he is enjoying an excellent
practice.
In October. 1885. he. turned his attention
from the stern demands of business long
enough to take another very important step
in life; he was united in marriage to Miss
Alice M. Winter of Cloverdale. Cal, and
now has one child-a girl-a Marguerite
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GONE TO THE FRONT.
Lucrative Business of Large General
Insurance Company.

Lucrative Business of Large General
Insurance Company.
The Pacific branches of the two fire in
surance companies of London, the Lion and
the Imperial, with offices at pa Sansome
street, constitute one of the largest general
agencies of this city. In seeking about for
insurance the great object to be kept in
view is the security obtained in the case Of
loss and the uprightness Of the company
you are dealing with. The Imperial Insur-
ance Company is pioneer in California,
commencing business here in 1853. and can
Law claim to being one Of the oldest, IL not
the Oldest, in the business on the Coast 1t
is one of the largest companies in the world,
has over S10,000.000 in fire assets, no life
assets, no marine assets, no subscribed
assets, all coin. for security. 1t was organ
lied in 1903, and is very conservative and
careful in its management The magni-
tude TO which it has grown speaks for
itself. The Lion Insurance Company was
organized In 1879, with a capital of
81. 000, 600, and is managed In the same able
manner as the Imperial. The general man.
ager of the companies is William Sexton,
who has been on the Coast since 1852, and
Is well and favorably known to the insurng
public. The sub-manager is K q. Medcraft
from the home Office In London.
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graduated with distinction in 1880 with The
degree of Master of Arts. lie at once en-
tered upon the study Of the law, entering
the well-known Office of CARRIER, Thornton
u Bishop. During his studentship. in order
to more completely fit himself for a career
of usefulness and merit, he attended Ha +
lngs Law College, connected with the Uni
versity. On graduating from this we'll
known Institution he at once obtained his
diploma from the Supreme Court and was
admitted to practice in 1888 Mr Cleary
then entered the office Of Mr. ID. M. DelmaS
as managing clerk and remained with him
for six years. During this period he mad
complete charge of the extensive business
of Mr.. Delmas and made a name for him
self as lawyer Of great executive ability.
an lncesSant worker and deep thinker
be resigned his position with Mr. Delmas
to enter into partnership with Mr. Frank
lin T. Bull and their handsome offices are
located at $40 Pine street. Mr.. Cleary's
practice is OF a general character, and ne
and bis partner have one of the largest and
most important practices in the city Mr..
Cleary is good debater and a carefully
read lawyer, who has his profession thor
oughly at heart and sacrifices everything TO
the interests of his clients. Socially he is a
general fayorite, ami bright and useful
future is predicted Tor this popular and
learned native son.
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York, and emigrated to Canada. The
family have always maintained a reputa-
ton for morality, integrity and a SteadineSs
OF purpose so peculiar to their ancestral
stock. Early in life the doctor possessed an
intense thirst for knowledge ard a desire to
practice the healing art He awaited him
self of all educational advantages at hand,
which TO him were insufficient At the age
OF twenty he emigrated 70 OHIO. he first
studied for three years at Berea, but failing
health obliged him to abandon classical
course. lie next took a commercial course
at Cleveland and then went to Iowa as
book-keepcr for the banking house OF
Greene WeaTe & Benton, at Council Bluffs.
Again too diligent an application
to business compelled him 10 seek
outdoor employment. In 1856 he
married Miss Hattie L. Ware, only daugh-
ter Of John II. Ware Of Chllicothe. Ohio.
Successes and reyerses followed and finally
he went to Chicago determined to become
a physician. As a student he wrote PAM
phets on medicine that were full Of great
merit. He graduated at Hahnemann Med
zeal College, Chicago, in 1864, and at once
entered upon an active practice in that city.
The following year he went TO Erie, Pa,
and succeeded to a large practice. He spent
five years there and drew around him a
large number Of warm friends. In 1870 he
sold his practice and came TO This city and
al once diligently set 10 work and was active
in the organization and maintenance Of the
San Francisco County and State Homeo-
pathic Medical Society. filling important
offices in them. In 1874 he was commits
stoned Surgeon of the Second Artillery
Regiment, Second Brigade, \. q. c.. and
honorably filed the position for a period Of
eight years. when he retired from service.
He never sought Office or public position.
but being of a scientific turn Of mind his
hours of recreation aud rest from active
practice were ALWAYS devoted to the inyesti-
CATION OF the latest discoveries in chemistry,
electricity, medicine and surgery. Being no
visionary theorist, his knOwledg is ALWAYS
capable of practical application His dill
gence and industry have brought their re-
ward in the form Of large medical and
surgical practice. Few physicians have
gained the ardent devotion of their friends
in a greater degree. His medical writings
are noted for their terseness and perspicuitY.
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Nj. II. LOGAN, PIG, MD.
Whose Realizpions Characterize n NJ;

Ui ucn O4u$F age.
DR.. Milhurp Hill Logan is young in years
and practice, but in the hall-score years of
his professional life has acquired a wide
reputation for medical skill of the highest
order. distinction as member of medical
faculty and consideration as a student and
author in science.
DR.. Logan is native of Illinois and Sc
years of age. In 1864, when years of age.
he was brought by his parents to California.
Their first abiding place of note was Oak
land. where Milburn attended the public
schools. Soon the family moved to st.
Helena, Napa County. adjoining which
town the father purchased tract of land,
later known as LOgan'S Addition. Here the
son. distinguished for his literary tastes,
was afforded an unbroken school attend
ance. His devotion to study and scientific
research as a mere sch0olboy is emphasized
by the journalist upon whom your reporter
draws for information.
In 1873 and 1874 he took private instruc-
tions from DR.. CIV. Hughes, now deceased,
in physics. hygiene and physiology, and
from j. p. DinSmore. Md, in the princi-
pies and practice of homeopathy. In 1875
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edge of the science of medicine. He re-
turned to this country in 1881 and immedi-
ately proceeded to this Coast and settled In
this city, and has practiced his profession
here ever since. In 1887, however, being
DESTROYS of acquainting himself with what
ever advancement had been made. he again
visited Europe and spent considerable time
in the leading institutions Of this continent,
in order to keep fully abreast of the times.
Dr. Hund's practice since he returned has
been of a general character, with diseases
Of women a speciality. DR. Humid enjoys Il
his medical ability recognized, but he is
socially very nnnnlar
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Sailors Union strike took place he defended
all the cases, some 80 in number, which
arose out of this trouble, and was successful
in them all. He also defended alT~the cases
in connection with the street-car mems
strike. and handled them with success and
noted ability. Mr. Gallagher is a believer
in the economic theories of Henry George
and is charter member of the Single-Iax
Society, and often delivers addresses and
lectures on that subject to the different
societies. He has two brothers that have
Just been admitted to practice law by the
Supreme Court. showing the bent of the
family mind He was married in 1881 aud
has one child. Mr.. Gallagher is a great
favorite among his confreres, and is men,
Der of the A. o. u. w.
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origin, and enumerating many physiological
laws. Dr. b. does not publish his cures in
the papers like some well-advertised dispen-
saTies, nor does he presume to call himself the
only physician capable OF treating this case
of ailments, nor does he profess ability
to cure any and every patient who may, ap-
ply TO him for relief; but he does claim
to have wide experience in the treatment
Of mems diseases, aud is very thankful
for the large measure OF success with which
his efforts have been crowned.
Dr. BOnesteel may be found at his offices,
100 Stockton street, rooms 4 and .. every
day from 9 A. NJ. until P. NJ, and even
ings from 6 80 to O'Clock. Sundays, 10 to
II. Examinations are free. and visitors,
MEN ONLY, are always welcome at his
rOOmS
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THE MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK.
A Sound and Prosperous and Large In
ctit

A Sound and Prosperous and Large In
stiution.
The financial standing of an Institution
may largely be gathered from the class of
men that are connected with it and their
position in the moneyed world. When you
fluid such well-known capitalists as James
G. Fair, the President, James Phelan and
S. G. Murphy, the Vice-Presidents, and
Edward Barron, j ames Moffit. j. A. Hooper,
&. G. Hooker, Charles Cadwa!ader and
James ID. Phelan, the Directors of the COM
pany or bank it Is the best recommend it
could have. The progress which the Mutual
Savings Bank has made is marvellous, and
no bank in this city can show such proof Of
legitimate advancement. Although only in
its second year it has over S2,000000 on de-
post and its assets are over g.. 500. 600. The
loans OF the bank amount to 81, 800, 000
James A. Thompson is the Cashier, and
they do business at 80 Post street. 1t is a
home concern and there is none better.
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specially of private diseases and is reported
to be one Of the best surgical operators on
this Coast. He has been eminently sue
ceSsful and has built mp family practice
that is worthy Of this rising physician. DR..
Harvey is a prominent member OF Mount
Shasta Lodge, No. 281. f. and a. NJ. pre-
siding officer Of Palo Alto Lodge, Knights
and Ladies Of Honor, of which lodge he was
the organizer; Past Sachern, White Cloud
Tribe of Red Men, and an active member of
Golden Gate Lodge. l. o. o. f. If we may
Judge from what he has already achieved,
there lies open before him a long and
brilliant career of usefulness and fame in
the practices and principles inculcated by
the great school to which he belongs.
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tanned his degree from the Collage of Phar-
macy. He remained mt the University for
three years studying his chosen profession
and took his degree in medicine in 1889. On
the completion of his course he went to
Europe and remained there for year. dur
ing which time ne visited the best known
schools of medicine and walked the leading
hospitals in England, France and Germany,
for The purpose of completing his knowl-
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JOHN A. WALL.
A Native Son who Bonors His Nativity
and Profession.

A Native Son who Bonors His Nativity
and Profession.
California is justly proud of her native
sons. They are not only sons of their
fathers, sturdy, courageous, determined
builders of a great commonwealth, but they
are sons OF the nation, rapidly coming to the
front for hOnors of a higher rank and to
take their stand with the nations best
blood No avenue Of life is closed to them,
and to their credit be it said they adorn and
honor the highest.
John a. Wall, the subject of this sketch,
is one of Californa's native sons. He was
born at Mount Eden, Alameda County, Oc-
tober 7, 1860. But he has not been content
to be merely native son. Life had higher
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FREDERICK j. HUMID. MD.

A Scholarly and Hard Working Member
of the Medical Profession.
1t is seldom that you find two members of
the medical profession in one family that
are so devoted to their vocation as the SUBJ
ject Of this sketch and his brother, DR.. Otto
II. Humid. Frederick J. Humid was born in
Homberg, Germany, in 1853. and was care
fully educated in the best schools of his
native country. In 1872 he came to this
country and served his apprenticeship as an
apothecary with his uncle, who was the
owner Of a large drugstore in New York
City. On completing his drug studies he
entered the medical department Of tie we'll
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DISTINGUISHED
MEN OF THE TIME.
j. -.
short Pen Sketches Of Notable
Citizens in the Front Ranks.
Braiuy Hen Who Have overcoms AL Dill
= eulues by Energy, Perseverance IL
tegrity ard Hard Work,

~ "FN who have achieved any
W !. s. !: ). ): s: !. !. !.
Il conscious of their superb
orifv to those they have surpassed but
feel the Importance of allowing theiF career
End vici.situdes to be known as en-
couragemeut and Incentive to others. ms
is true in all professions and caillngs, as Il
is. indeed by the integrity, uprightness anu
Accomplishments Of its citizens that d
country laws its best claim to notice and
consideration and is entitled TO take Its
place among the nations Of the earth. no
country has ever produced in so short a
s{iace Of time So many distinguished and
fllustrious men as the United States, and
to no part of this glorious republic Is TINS
more applicable than to our own beloved
Golden State Every man on earth should
sE0rE as God gives him strength, ana should
meet with a corresponding reward from MS
.feiiow-mau. We are justly proud on the
awakening Of the new year - chronicle,
even in q minute way, short sketches OF
some Of our leading and representative
men-men who by physical energy ana
ready mental resources were fitted to cope
with the dangers and pTiyati0ns OF the early
pioneer DAYS: men who with brave hearts
turned their eyes 10 the land of the setting
sun; men who witAstood the rlgor and
vicissituQes Of the journey to the new
Mecca of hope aud fortune; men who have
hewn out great and useful lives for them
selves since the days If 80, when the golden
cornerstone of our State was laid; men
:Vho. with their children as native sons,
now stand forth pre-emiHeutly before the
world and look over what has been accom-
.p%ishel by vigor, brains and work in this
great State and city and know that they
have done their share nObly and well. 1t IS
If such representative men that We Write
aud. present our readers with actual facts
concerning them, as an incentive to the
rising generation Of what can be accom-
.p}shed Icy strict adherence to the path of
Industry and right.
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DIR. w. f. TAYLOR.
Character Sketch of Name Familiar t


Character Sketch of a Name Familiar to
Our People.
1t is certainly fitting that we should place
the name OF Dr. Taylor among the promi-
nentmen Of this city. His life has been a
more eYenful one than usually falls to the
lot OF tile physician, and he has filed
prominent place, both on land and sea. He
now certainly holds a deseryedly respected
position Ia our community and he is GER
tainly highly esteemed by our people. He
was born in Virginia December Z, 1887, and
belongs to highly respected family in the
Old Dominion. While yet boy he chose
medicine as profession, and after receiv-
ing thorough preliminary training at the
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JOHN NJ. CHRETIEN.
A Bright and Successful Member of the
Eraneisco Rar

A Bright and Successful Member of the
SIN Francisco Bar.
John NJ Chretien was born in this city
August %, 1858, and is one Of the most
favOrablY known and successful of the
junior members of the San Francisco bar
He graduated from Santa Clara College, an
institution which is among the best treas
ures Of the State, and in which many Of our
most hOnored citizens have been educated
He pursued his preliminary legal studies in
the office of Winans q Belknap. and was
admitted to practice by the Supreme Court
in 1875. For period of seven years Mr..
Chretlen was managing clerk for the we'll
known legal firm of JarbOe 81 Harrison, and
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OTTO II. HUMID, NJ. ID.
A Physician of Merit, Who Is an Honor
to His Profession.

A Physician OF Merit, VINO Is an Hon OF
to His Profession.
Busily engaged in study and practice, 1t
was with difficulty that we reached the
doctor in order to obtain some information
regarding his biography. Otto II. Humid
was born in Germany in 1857 of parents of
good standing and sterling worth. He was
educated first in a careful manner at the
gymnasium at Cassel and graduated from
this well-known institution with the high
est of honors. When budding into manhood
he came to this country and joined his uncle
at New York City. Under his care he con-
Einued his course of studies at the Uni
versity of New York, and early in 1877 OBJ
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THOMAS ID. RIORDAN.

Born and Raised in San Francisco, and
She Is Proud of Him.
There are few young attorneys IN the
State who by ability and hard, censcien-
tious labor have reached higher rank in
the legal profession than Thomas d. Rior-
dan.
Mr.. Rordan is in every sense of the word
a home product, and his native city can
look upon him with just pride. He was
born here, educated here, climbed to his
high position here, and intends to spend the
remainder of his days here. In 1874, when
but 10 years Of age, be graduated from col
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in this position acquired habits of study,
business and thought which have made him
very pain stalking in the preparation of
causes and equally skillful in their manage
ment-assidu0us, tenacious. His practice
had grown to such proportions that he was
obliged to sever his connection with this firm
and to-day he is one of the hardesL-wOrked
attorneys in the city. Mr.. Chretien has
made speciality of theatrical law and Is
well known throughout the country
as theatrical lawyer and as such is the
legal representative in San Francisco of
every dramatic author and manager in the
United States, except L. Henry French.
On his list of clients are: Augustin DAILY.
A. M. Palmer. the Frohmans, Harrigan.
Charles III. Hoyt, Charles Thomas, David
Henderson, Jacob Lift, Kiralfy Bros. Pro-
fessor Hermann, Colonel William L. Sim,
Sells Bros Circus, Barnum's Circus, the
Boucicault estate and the BARLEY Campbell
estate. Mr.. Chreten is stanch Republic
can and one OF the organizers of the Dirigo
Club. He was also one of the organizers of
Company G, Second Regiment He Is a
member of the Masons and Elks. An as
tute lawyer. he is regarded as rising man
in his profession.
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EDWIN j. FRASER, MD.

Sketch of a DIigent and industrious
Life.
Doctor Fraser was born in Haldimand
County, Canada West, August IA. 1880. He
is a descendant from the old Scottish Fraser
family His great-grandfather emigrated
to this country prior to the revolutionary
war, and Zebina Fraser, father of the doc
tor, was born in Jefferson County, New
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WALTER GALLAGHER.
a Lawyer Well Known in Legal and So
ciaI Circles.

n Lawyer Well Known In Legal and So
ciaI Circles.
In recording the biographies, in a short
way. of our leading lawyers, it would not be
complete without the name of Walter Gal
lagher. He was born in the city of Pitts
burg, Pa, in 1854 When but years of
age his parents decided to come to Califor-
MIA, so that he may almost be considered
native son. His parents settled in Tuolumne
County, and the subject Of our sketch re-
manned there until he was 10 years of age,
during which time he laid the foundation of
sound education and training tor his voca-
ton. He next removed to this city and coa-
tinued his education, graduating with
honOrs. This completed, he entered the
law Office of Mcclure & Dwiuclle, and
studied law with this wel-known firm.
His experience as a student was of most
varied and complete kind. On his admis-
sion to practice by the Supreme Court he
at once gathered about him a large ellen
tage, and has been emnently successful in
the handling of all his cases. While his
practice is of a general character, he has
given special attention to criminal law, and
stands in the front rank as an advocate and
pleader. An evidence of his success may
be gained from the fact that when the
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DIR. CHARLES \. CLINTON.

The Renowned Specialist in Epilepsy
and Nervous Diseases.
The subject OF this sketch Dr. Charles A.
Clinton, one Of our most prominent physi-
clans a,d surgeons, was born in Ireland in
1850 Atan early age he was apprenticed
to a leading apOthecary and chemist in the
city of Dublin. Having acquired thorough
knowledge of the BUSINESSMAN important
and necessary requirement in the successful