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CHARLES S. WIELAND,
One of a WeIl-Known Trio of Broth

Charles S. Wieland shares with his brothers
the remarkable popularity which all of them
enjoy. Born IN this city twenty-five years ago,
the aim and purpose OF his education and train
ing was to fit him for the management of the
immense interests lett by his father. the late
John Wieland. On graduating from the Cali
fornia Military College, young Wieland was
employed clerk in he office of he Wieland
brewery. Later on he became the secretary of
the q eat corporation, and continued 10 act as
such until tn absorption by the English syndt-
cate was cOnsummated.
Though possessed of large fortune, Mr..
Wieiand was not disposed TO remain idle but
true 10 the Instincts of his business training
embarked in other fields of activity and en-
gagged in mining The Clinton Consolidated
Mining COMPANY owns and controls some OF
the strongest and most valuab properties
both in his State and Nevada. Mr.. Wieland Is
president OF this great organization and has de.
veloped marked ability in the management of
the company's affairs.
As an indication of Mr. Weand's social pop
ularty, his spirited contest for a splendid badge
given 10 the most pOpular native son will be re-
membered. Mr. Weland was victor by
majority of over 10000 vot S. Mr.. Wieland Is
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not escape the excl ing domain OF politics, into
which lie naturally drfted, and soon proved his
excellent qualifications in this direction. His
general popularity was attested at the last
election, which blasted the homes of so large a
number of R-nublcanS. Mr.. Kahn, though of
that political faith, was lee ed, ana proved an
active and honest representative.
Mr.. Kahn does not neglect The more elegant
domain OF literature in his business and pOlti-
cal pursuits. He Is the author of an opera
which ttalned great popularity, and has writ
ten articles which display mnch literary ability.
As member of the Actors Club md success
lively vice. president of the Actors Order OF
Friendship Mr. Kahn still retains an interest
in the early profession of his career.
Kind. genial nd attentive it is not surpris-
ing that Mr.. Kahn attracts so large body OF
personal friends as he has done.
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mined 10 work and earn enough means to en-
able him to join his relative In San
Francisco. This he did and one event.
full April day in 1857 young Joost
planted his foot on California soil. where
the scenes of his future successful
career were to be laid. Welcomed with open
arms by the bro her whom he had journeyed
so far 10 see Behrend JoosE was given tosi-
ton and in TWO years had saved his first $1,000
With this modest capita the enterpriSing young
Gsfman starred business of his own on the
Mission iolroad in the latter por ion of the year
1859. His industry, business capacity and IN
domitable perseverance were followed by Il
complete success. The business enlarged aud
grew and additional branch stores were added
TO the central concern. For is years MIR. Joost
was the active Split OF The business. The profits
were invested In real estate and ere long Mr..
JOost became known as a man OF shrewdness
aud foresight as we'll as capable OF q Iasping
the details Of great undef ftaklngs. His foresight
in the puI chase of real property soon made Mr..
Joost INDEPENDENT of tile cares of active mer-
camille business. In 1877 he retired from gro
cerIes and hrnceforth engaged In the hardware
business. This business is still conducted and
has been recently Incorporated as Jo0s Bros
An opportunity presented itself when the great
Panama canal project was lnaugurated. He
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BEHREND JoosT.
Development of Southwest San Fran
cisco Due to Him.

Behrend Jo0st, president of the San Fran.
cisco and san Mateo Electric Railroad Com
pany, president of the Joost Brothers Merca n
tile Company, director OF the American Bank
and Trust Company, director In several impor-
tant building and loan associations, president
or the Clarendon Heights and Sunnyside Land
companies, besides being heavily interested in
several financial and real estate DEVELOPMENT
companies. Is man whose striking mental
and physical qualifications have made a most
important impression upon this community and
generation. Born in Germany 10 1841 and
receiving an excellent education and training
from his devoted parents, he, in 1856, when
but a boy, left the parental home and arrived
in New York with but little money, but rich in
ambition and determination 10 succeed. A
brother, whom he had expected to meet in
New York, was found 10 have left for Califor-
mia. and though young Joost was greatly disap-
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subsequently appointed paymaSter, Win Tie
tank Of major, on General CuIfing's staff, Sec
ond Brigade, n. 6. &. He is The representative
OF the Fifth Congressional District on the
Worlds Fair Commission, which is charged
with The duty of spending 100000, 2pprouri-
aied by the Legislature for CalIiorna's exhibit
at the WORLDS Fair, Chicago.
Mr. Phean is president of The Bohemian
Club and is a member OF the Pacific Union and
Olympic clubs, OF the California Pioneers Ma
live Sons Of The Golden West, Young MEMS
Institute and treasurer OF the San Francisco
Art Association.
liz is closely connected with many important
commercial enterprises on this coast a director
OF the First National Bank of this city, direcl or
of The FL st National Bank OF San Jose and the
Bank of Santa Cruz County, rtc.
MOI the least charming of Mr.. Phelans char
acteristicS is The lack of ASSUMPTION he displays
Notwithstanding his riches and position. To
traits, aud these confidently look forward TO
the future as cer'aln to shower upon him the
highest Donors of civic career.
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man character are united 10 the representative
features of American culture in Mr. Wieland's
person. Generous TO degree he has always
been contributor 10 objects of sympathetic
charity ana there is scarcely an Institution of
the city that has not benefited through his aid.
On the death of his respected father ar
Weand was called upon 10 exercise excep-
tional judgment in the management of
the immense interests involved That he
acquitted himself with distinction is a
matter OF common knowledge, aud the
display of consummate judgmnt and ability
IN the tran fer OF hose interests earned for
him the reputation OF a clear-he ded business
man. and greatly increased the estimation in
munity. Mr.. Wirl nd was born In San Fran
cisco in 1860 He was Civ every advantage
for the acquisition OF thorough business edu-
cation and graduated al college in the city as
we'll as advanced ones at the East
In 1880 he entered the domain of practical
business by becoming he shipping clerk of the
Philadelphia Brewery, Of which his father ar
that time was sole proprietor, and rose by
force OF ability 10 the position of secretary
aud treasurer. UpOn the sale of the brewery
10 the English syndicate, Mr.. Wielaud ceased
his active conn ction with the business. All
present lie is president of the California
Boz Ting Company, president OF The A. Folsom
& Son Company carriage worEs, and vice
Company, In all of which positions he has dis
played signal ability. With these respons.
billties added to tbosA extensive ones of a
privaIe nature. 1t is 10 be expected that Mr.
Wlelaud has bui little leisure, yet be is en-
abled TO devote some time TO the society of
friends, who thoroughly enjoy his companion-
ship aud value his sterling qualities.
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the public schools of this city. A strong his
trionic bias eXls ed IN voung Kahn's mind and at
an early age he preared AT the Baldwin Tbeater
as debulant. In this new venture Mr.. KAHN
proved very great success. Win love for
the stage calling lie combined advantages of
face and figure which always assured a kind
reception from audi"nces who recognized great
talent in the young aSpiran. After career
upon the stage of some wears he decided 10 re-
tire and devote himself to active business, and
with his brothers opened I'D an extensive con-
-eern AT HOS MarEet street.
Active, ambitious and able Mr.. Kahn could
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SiDuiu Ue encouraged dUOUS the
young men and how grand the future oppor-
lun!tes 10 those who are worthy Fortunately
the race of Young men that are the products
OF California soil are endowed with abilities
which make them In every degree successors
OF their great progentors, and among them
one stand ufoD higher plane than James G
Dunphy. the subject OF this sketch. A native
soH, born In california thirty years ago, he
>passed his youth to manhood in San Francisco.
Educ ted IN our public schools, he entered ST.
Mays College. graduating with credit TO his
alma mater and with high hopes OF his fu ure
career. Later lie journey ed to Europe and
added the advantages of observation 10 the eX-
cellent education which lie h received in his
native country. On hrs return from abroad he
al once entered his fathers office TO receive
the practical training which should fit him for
active management of the business. To this
Ar. DUMMY has steadily devoted himself, and
has acquired that experience which viii enable
him 10 conduct his affairs successfully when
the time comes for him 10 do so.
Possessing a wide circle OF friends, of a
genial disposition, it is not surprising mat Mr.
Dunphy should be one OF the most popular and
respected men OF the younger generation that
can be found in this city.
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out his term. and made his court conspicuous
for purity aud for justice. AS presiding Justice
OF the Peace Judge Low sensibly raised the
standard OF, the court, and received deserved
commendati0n from the legal profession who
had occasion to practice before him. In every
case trt by Judge Low his patient endeavor
TO seek tor The law and facts ana his evident
desire TO reach Just verdict was acknOwlr dyed
oy all par les, and on his retirement he bore
with him he good will and best wishes of all
who had The honor of his acquaintance. On his
denomination by the Republicans and Non
Partisans he shared in The defeat OF the party
but had The satisfaction of receiving one OF The
La gest votes cast for any candidate on lie
ticket, and further that his constituency was
among the best element of the whole commun-
ity.
On the formation of an additional police
court for this ci and county, the appointm ut
of Judge OF the new court rested with the
Governor of the State, who promptly appointed
Judge Low 10 The Office. Friends OF Judge Low
who know ana love him do not doubt that
he will win ADDED lanrels In his new court
They know that no scandal and corruption is
possible with him on The bench, thai no =" in
huence' OF the low arts OF the politician will
sway a decision where he can prevent IL.
As a Journalist Judge Low was equally distin-
gushed by conscientious devotion 10 duty,
and by an ever present determination to give
only The faclg
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Of California society. Born in this city
twenty-one years ago, he partakes of the
SPLENDID physique and robust health which
distinguish Californians as a class. Given
all the advantages of education that the
city could afford, he greatly increased his
knowledge of men and things by long period
spent In travel, and there are few localities on
the continent which Mr.. Wteland has not Wis
tied and OF which he cannot relate some inter-
esting "reminiscences. Heir 10 a generous fort
une, lie has shown disposition of restraint
which has sensibly increased the impression
that lie is a man of judgment among those who
are we'll qualified to form an opinion.
Generous to 4 fault. he is enterprising by
nature. and In his choice of amusements ln-
cines to the aquatic. He Is the first one, 1t is
believed that built an electric launch which
proved a perfect success, and is source of
constant diveisiou both TO himself and friends.
In business affairs he Is interested with his
brothers in various business enterprises, and is
now on a visit TO the great Clinton Consoli-
Dated out of which the Wielands expect TO
greatly augment their already large fortunes.
Albert G. Wieland enjoys the affectionate re-
gard of hundreds OF warm friends, who predicr
a most promising future for him.
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gentlemen MIR. Stump has visited all the i'm
porfaIlt mining districts of The coast
.'The record lie has made here fully evidences
his keen business judgment, his close and
searching investigation so as TO fully master
even the details of an important undertaking
aud The prudence that goes hand in band with
enterprise in the prosecution OF any urdertak-
ing. AS we stated, he Is an excellent tyne of
the American business man. prompj, accurate
and of mind-grasp equal to any undertaking he
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young men who, ambitious OF future distinc-
ton, are willing TO work as hard and persist
emily as Frank P. Sherman has done in order
TO attain the enviable position In p,ercantie
circles that he now occupies. He was born in
this city in 1861, and received his education in
the public schools. Ambitious of entering upon
a commercial career he early entered the en-
ploy OF the California Silk C0muany, which
was subsequently merged into he present or
ganization. and by gradaiions Ultimately
became its vice president and secretary. Dur
ing the period from leaving school until the
present Mr.. Sherman has been Identified WITH
The growth and development of the silk indus
try on this coast Its products have every
where received the high ST recognition and
the company proudly displays medals from
all over the civilized world. IL has built
a great factory at Peta!uma and added the
most important Industry TO that thriving local
iiy. II is but fair 10 Mr.. Sherman To give him a
due share of credit for the success AT aimed.
To him is due for his expert knowledge of the
business and his enterprise aud push The great
impetus which The concern has developed. Mr..
Shei man IS an enthusiastic native son, and has
enjoyed high hOnOrs in The organization. He
is a sun-n-law Of the late John Wieland. and
has sineularly happy home. blessed by the
presence OF two fine boys and one girl.
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JUDGE CHARLES A. LOW.
A Jurist Whom All Delight to
HOnOr.

Judgs Charles a. Low, who presides over the
e5fies of the new Police Court 4, has been
resident Of Ibis city for many years. whsr- he
has ever been distinguished for a high sense of
honor and the splendid manner in which he
has ever fulfilled the responsible judicial posi-
lions in which he has been placed
As Justice of the Peace, TO which Office
be was elected 10y most unmsta able and
fail ring majority. Judge Low brought TO the
discharge of Tie delicate duties of Tie position
thai same high stZse OF honor and devotion TO
his dulles that firmly distinguished him through
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ROBERT p. WIELAND.
An Heir by Inheritance of Sterling
Qualities.

charming companion, unspoiled by the
possession of great wealth or the adulatlon
which accrues TO men who are apparently The
especial favoriIe of fortune. Mr.. Robert T.
Weand is distinctive representative of those
physical and mental qualifications which mark
the men of California as superior to all the
world besides. The sterling traits OF the Ger
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d. q. CAMARINOS.
The Foremost Fruit Man of the
Cifrr

d. 6. Camarinos the oldest fruit importer
and dealer on Sansome and Merchant streets.
is complete example of what energy and de-
termination combin d with high natural ability
viii accomplish under conditions the converse
OF advantageous. Mir. Camarinos is Greek
by birth and seventeen years ago came to this
city from that historical land TO seek his for
tune in wider field than his own beloved coun-
try afforded him.
The disadvantage of ignorance of our Ian
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JAMES D. PHELAN.
A Young Man of Great Response.
biIifies.

The career of The young subject of this
sketch is one that all classes of citizens regard
with peculiar satisfaction and interest as prov
Ing that the highest atrainmenrs are capable of
development and expansion with Western op-
portunitles of education and culture as in The
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JULIUS KAHN.
A Merchant and Legislator of This
City

Hon. Julius Kahn, member of the last
Legislative Assembly OF California and the
weli-known Market-street merchant. has had
au eventful and varied career. Only wears of
age when he first came TO this country from his
native Germany, he acquired his education In
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Born in Ireland he emigraied to the Golden
state in early life and adopted it as
the scene of his future career Enjoying
family advantages superior to the ordinary he
was emaneipaIed from the struggles incident
TO those of so many of his fellow countrymen In
ord r to attain position of Independence and
was enabled 10 pursue his plans relating To
education and Improvement without delay. He
completed his studies at local institutions and
in 1876 graduated with honors at ST. Mary's
College. Oakland.
Always poss ssing the military instinct soon
after his arrival in she city he enlisted In the
regiment OF which he Is now lleutenant-coloneL.
Soon after enlistment he was promoted cor
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JAMES RYAN.

The Onward Career OF a Popular
Man.
The Supervisor of the Seventh Ward, Mr.
James Ryan, is a conspicuous example of what
thrift and enterprise combined with excep-
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of business of over s15O.OOo year. With
all these cares, however, he found time to take
an active interest in politics. and soon found
that his vocation IN that line was a decided
one, and when OF age he was made a member
OF the Republican County Commit ee as well
as Trustee of his Town. and with confidence
among all classes of citizens increasing eYrry
day. For years he WAS a member OF HE com
mltlee of Alameda County aud iepreSenied
Il in the State conventions. In 1882 Mr.
Brown was elected 10 Ihe Legislature and
his popularity was altested by tiateiiug ma
lorities. The session of 1882 was highly inn
portant one and Mr. Brown proved most eff
Glen REPRESENTATIVES In 1856 Mr.. Brown was
an official Of The Legislature. and at the close
OF The session engaEr d in business enterprises
IN Seano County. From this county he was
chosen delegate TO the State convention, which
nominated him a. Cleik OF Ihe Supreme Cont.
In the economical administration of the office
a large saving has been made. AS a Mason of
high degree and member of other fraternal
orders Mr.. Brown has enjoyed the honors of
office 10 each. The future of so successful a
career Is bright with anticipaIlons Of future
hOnOrs
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ALBERT q. WIELAND.
A Worthy Scion of a Popular
Family,

The youngest of the noted family of Vile
lands Albert e., has already developed those
sterling qualities which have made the rest
OF The family such conspicuous members
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JAMES c. DUNPHY.
One of Fortunes Favorite Native
Sons.

The day is rapidly arriving when the earlier
generation which exploited and developed the
mighty resources of California will be dis pac ed
by heir successors. upon whom the RESPONSE
bity of maintaining The old standards of enter
prise and energy viii have TO rest. The old
must give place TO the new, and upon these
latter the material and poll ical as well as the
mercantile and financial prosperity of the State
in the future depends. How essential, there
fore, that standard of integrity and business
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COLONEL ]. c. O'CONNOR.
A Military Celebrity and a Great
Social Favorite.

Leutenant-Colonel j. G. O'Connor OF the
Third Regiment, N q. c., has been a resident
OF California for the past twenty-five wears.
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FRANK p. SHERMAN.
A Remarkable Instance of Excep-
tionaI Success.

The yice-president and secretary of the Carl
son-Currier Company of this city, he only man
ufacturers OF silk on the coast, or in fact west
of Michigan, is an encouraging example for
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signally bonoted-first. as District Attorney,
and nfterward as Senator. lie Is stu young
man, bul the iuluIe is BRIGHT for him.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-31
SCRIBNER'S FOR JUNE.

Scribnsr's Magazine for juno opens with
the second article in the series on "Men's
Occupations" which is to be II feature of
the coming month. including among it's
contributors w. D. Howells. W. Clark Rus
sell. Julian Ralph. and John Drew. The
Article in tho present issue is Life in a
Logging Camr," by Arthur Hill. president
of one OF the great Michigan lumber COM
panies. He has written from the fullest
knowledge. having been through most every
phase of the lumber business-since as n
mere school-boy he started out to learn the
business Of a landlooker. A feature of his
article is the very intimate and attractive
view which he gives of tho ''shanty bow"
as tho logger is called, describing how he
actually lives. and picturing Ills bravery
and light heartedness. his hardships and
amuscments; the risks he takes, and the
chances for promotion which tho life offers.
1t is safe to say that never has
there been put In a single article more
of the reality of the loQgel's life than ia in
this graphic sketch by M. Hill. 1t ia sup
plemented with abundant illustrations by
Dan Beard. who visited the Michigan lum-
Der camps in midwinter for the magazine
and made these sketches from life. II Il
intended that all the articles in this setie,
shsll possess equal verify and picturesque.
ness.
Among the out-of-door papers twhict
will be a feature of the coming months
Ernest E. Thompson's contribution 10 thi
number entitled The Birds That We See,'
Is noteworthy. Mr.. Thompson 10 q skiilfu
artist as we'll az an ornithologist. and hi
text il fully illustrated from his " draw
! ipRs. which are very admirable representa-