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ment 10 be one Of the most important cities
in the Union; while the Olympic Club, ev er
increasing in me mbeTship and Importance,
has pTospered until it is to-day one of tho
most promin ent of the worlds athletic or
CARNATIONS.
Charles and Arthur Nahl Inherited from
their German ancestors that love Of athletic
exercise which is so strong in the Germanic
race. AS the Nahls grew older they accu-
mulated in the yard of their home on Clay
street, near Taylor, quite lot OF gymnastic
apparatus.
So, as early as 1856. the Nails back yard
became place of resort where young men
passed their leisure hours in giving that
development to the body which In after
life so often serves in moments of danger or
helps 10 ward off fatality in time Of sick
ness. The term back yard" must not he
c0nfounded with the crammed quarters of
the city house of to-day. The Nails oc-
cCpied one Of number of houses which
had. as a common property. by reason of
there being few fences, sort of courtyard.
Thus there WAS ample room.
The Nails became accomplished athletes,
and with that generosity for which they
were noted, invited a select party of friends
10 join them in their afternoon exercises.
The embryo class grew quite rapidly. In
IL were number Of energetic young men,
and first among them in ability as an organ
iZer was Reuben II. Lloyd, now one of San
Francise0's most eminent lawyers. lie sug-
gested that those who were ayailing them
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will not grow as 1t does in the East, so the
courts we've not adapted TO good play.
A petition was started asking the directors
TO place bitumnous rock courts within the
oval. but to this there was opposition.
President Harrison came to the relief of
the tennis-players by proposing that the
club take in the remainder of the block and
construct IN the additional space four ten
MS courts and new handball court. The
improvements were carried out at a cost of
$1,000 and the result is all that could be
wished. The 32-foot fence which surrounds
this addition greatly breaks the wind which
formerly swept the track.
Though the game Of tennis may be said
to be but just introduced within the club
that |. has taken held is vouched for by the
fact that on Saturdays and Sundays the
courts are constantly occupied.
These courts are under the supervision of
an annex which selects its own officers, and
from the proceeds Of the very moderate
dues purchases its own tennis balls.
So improved, the outside grounds are an
unqualified success
Under the influence of wise and gener-
Gus policy the beautiful grounds of the club
are becoming popular with the public The
increase and enthusiasm at the invitation
ladies' day entertainments prove the
growing love of the people in and about
San Francisco for outdoor games.
AS with the outside grounds. the PROPOSE
ton Of the clubs owning its owe home had
frequently been discussed, and as frequently
put aside when enthusiasm died away.
As far back as 1858 a building association
had been formed within the club, and lot
purchased on Mission street, near Second.
but owing to the absence in Europe of Mr..
Russ, the head of the association, nothing
was done and the lot finally fell a victim to
taxes and accumulated interest.
Not until the election Of Mr.. William
Greer Harrison to the presidency in 1886 was
anything definitely done by the club toward
building its own quarters. The feeling in
favor of assuming the necessary obligati ons
to the end that there might be a structure
suitable TO the clubs dgnified position as
one OF the Oldest and foremost OF athletic
organizations gradually grew upon the men,
bers. and on March q, 1883, general meet
ing was held to consider the purchase of a
site.
Following this meeting and within a
short time was another. in which the
directors were authorized TO issue bends &c
the extent of S225. 600 to cover the estimated
cost OF the site and building. A building
commission composed OF +. W. Newhsll,
George r. Wells, Edward r. Swain. James
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ercise, the new Olympisn hall.
Thousands Il cked there to see what was
to be seen. and during the afternoon hours
a constant stream of people foated in and
out Of the big building.
It was, however, not until evening that
the dedicatory services took place, and be-
sides the. members and their ladies only
very few people had been invited for that
occasion.
In spite of this wise restriction the vast
gymnasium and its galleries were crowded
to their utmost capacity when ii. j. Stew
art, the musical director. raised his baton
for the opening chorus. THE Star-spangled
Banner"
On the stage the officers Of the club and a
number Of distinguished guests were seated.
President William Greer Harrison was
the master of ceremonies. and there could
be no doubt in the mind of any one who
saw and heard him that ne was proud and
happy man.
Looking down upon that sea OF upturned
faces Mr.. Harrison could but feel that all
these peopls had assembled In home
created principally by his own untirlng
efforts and that they were there to assure
the Olympic Club of their gladness to know
how well the president of the organization
had succeeded 10 his endeavOr to promote
the welfare OF the members.
Elmer de Pue sang TON Bowling" Mrs.
C. ]. Diekman and Alfred Wilkie rendered
q duet, 1.-The Sailors Sighs," and Mrs.
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most remarkable of these plain accounts
of scientific facts" are about certain weird
experiments by DIR. Luys at the Charlie
Hospital on the 'exterioriZatiun" OF the
human body. One woman subjects cor
porea body was so completely exteriorized
that DR.. Luys was able 10 transfer her sem
sibility into tumbler of water. The tum-
bier was taken out OF sight OF the hyp-
Noticed subject and reporter present was
asked to touch the water. he placed his
finger in the water and the woman started
as though In pain. The experiment was
tried successfully on several patients.
The water retained the sensibiity for a
considerable time, and IL drank before the
sensibility is exhausted the patient fell into
a deadly swoon. DIR. Luys, 1t Is further re-
lated. was also able to confirms the discovery
made by Colonel Roche, administrator OF
the Ecole Polytechnique, that 1t is possible
to transfer the sensibilty of hypn0tlZed
subject to the negative of photograph OF
the patient. 1t such experiments the SUBJ
ject not only felt but showed signs Of any
mark made on the negative. In Colonel
Roche's experiments the negative was
scratched with pin. and the subject would
vince with apparent pain, and almost I'M
mediately mark would show on the hands
similar to those made with the pin on the
negative. DR.. I.uys is said TO have tried
this experiment at the Charlie Hospital
with considerable success.
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THE BUILDING.

The Olympic Club building occupies q
fifty-vara lot on the north side OF Post
street. between Mason and Taylor, pur-
chased for $4,000.
1t took fifteen months to complete the
structure, which is one of the most orna-
mental in that part OF the city.
Rough-faced rock, dressed stone, terra
Gotta and brick were the materials used in
the construction.
The facade is of the natural color of these
materials. no paint having been used, and
the general effect Is very good one.
The wide entrances and the big bay-win-
dows. together with q gable on the upper
end of the building. give the latter the APP
pearance of having been transplanted from
upper Italy TO this sunny State.
1t is safe to say that few strangers will
pass this clubhouse without desiring infor-
nation about its purposes, for 1t is sure to
attract the attention OF every passer-by not
familiar with its history.
RomanesQue in style, the new Olympic
Club buildings outward appearance is
handsome and striking, but it is only after
one crosses its main portals and enters the
great hallway through the imposing arched
principal gateway, facing Post street, that
the many charming specalties which IL con-
taiDs convince the visitor how we'll the men
WHO pluuUfQ bub WuOic nave performed
their duty.
The lower vestibule or ante-room is quite
rich enough In appearance TO make good
first impression upon the visitor.
Immediately TO The left OF the entrance is
the secretary's Office. partiiioDed off by large
glass walls.
To the right narrow passage leads to the
juvenile gymnasium, which is fitted up with
every apparatus necessary for the use Of
young people and ladies.
Facing the entrance there stands the big
statue representing "The Tired Boxer" and
right in its rear a swinging door leads to the
swimming baths.
There is also members reception-room,
| a lavatoTy and cloakroom ON this floor.
| A massive sandstone fireplace, with orna-
| mental tracery, gives the vestibule home
| like appearance.
| Passing the office there Is first the eleva-
| tor, which deserves special mention as being
| Of home manufacture.
The elevator is operated by hydro-steam
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THE NEW TEMPLE OF EXERCISE.


could not be room for more. But the build
ing was more commodious than The visitors
thought, and standing-room was found for
every body.
as the promenaders passed through the
big court, in the center of which is the
swimming tank, many EXPLANATIONS OF de-
light were heard. The scene presented was
most attractive and dazzling. Upon all
sides of the miniature lake was profusion
of evergreen decorations. There was also
a neat display of bright-colored bunting
From the main floor the visitors swarmed
mn the various stairways until they reached
the mammoth gymnasium on the second
floor. There the concert was held. A stage
extended across the north end OF the hall
and was tastefuly decorated. Music was
furnished by an orchestra of a high order OF
merit. There were no seats in the gymna-
SUM and thousands stood up for three
hours bile the concert was IN progress.
President William Greer Harrison stood
upon the stage and directed the movements
of the guests as they surged into the hall.
Occasionally he would see some aged lady
In the crowd and lie would promptly escort
her to a chair on the platform. Every num-
Der of The programme was timed and eonse-
ouently there was neither hitch nor delay.
The programme was rendered in the follow
ing order:
"The Starspsneled Banner Orchestra
Overture, asa Bument6al
Miss May BredulL
Song, Queen of the Earth .Plnsuti
Alfred Miikie.
VaIse 'PluIe d'0ri. WaIdfeufel
Song, Friends" n. Iohr
Frank Ii. Beicher.
Song "Serenade Thome
Mrs. l. Brechemin.
Air de ballet Is. Gillette
Song lover Hill. over Collier
Mrs. Mary Wynan Williams
Song THE Sea Hath Its Pearls ........... Cowen
II. NJ. Fortescue.
Overture. "Buf King Hai". Stewart
Solo, 'Whereer You Walk. handel
Donald de V. Graham.
Song, zone Spring Morning. ....,.,.........NeVin
Mrs. c. J Dickman.
Duet, "dOnQOi6ra
Mrs. l. Brechemin and Donald de V. Graham
Song "Dio Che Dlsse' PoliHni
j. c. hughes.
Trio. 'welcOme to Olympia" ....,.,....E. A Beauee
The Olympic Club TrIo-Messrs. f j. Angelo,
Z A. Besuce and Frank H. Belcher.
The members of the reception committee.
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who succeeded so admirably in making all
the visitors feel at home, were: John ID.
Spreckels. Adolph B. Spreekels. r. p. VIE
land, Z. W. Newhall. W. c. Ralston. John
Brooks, E. A. Breese, II. Coffin, Z. a Glib
son. H. Lund Jr., Wr~R. Melville, D. P. y.
Little, John Little. J. NJ. Masten, T. S.
Emmons, S. Hoffman. II. Bedlo. J. A.
Christie F. A. Chaplin, w. II. Jardine. G.
A. Barton. T. l.. Jacobs, George Grant, w.
J. MeDermott, c. Jellineck, John 0Con-
nell, r. O'Connell. E. 7. Foley, S. Cassidy,
Hunter harrison. J. Theobald, b. Z. Mott.
G. w. Jordan. ]. NJ Hamilton s. Shortridge,
Frank Maroney. George II. Woolrich (secre-
tary), Fred Larkin. J. r. johnson, J. Z.
O'Donnell. John II. Horrigan, j. w. Beatty,
Walter Wiley. Charles Sullivan, W. A.
StTinger. Charles Stanley. George a. STAN
ley, J. F. Siebe. DR.. E. n. Strong: Joseph
Tobin, Andrew Carrigan, W. ii. Tonmey,
H. Z. Wise, W. L. Weiland. z. M. Hand,
George ]. Wellington. f. J. Murasky. J. A.
MalloD, f. j. McWilliams, G. Z. McWil-
liams. J. /. McKinaon. j. A. McGregor,
l.. Gill. J. T. Mccarthy. j. S. j. Otto, }. T.
Plageman. J. II. Palaehe, F. B. Robinson.
DR.. D. A Rottauzi, Con Roman. F. G. Red
ding 2. III. Wand.
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Easy to Roll a Barrel.

One of the interesting spectacles of the
streets adjacent to the great markets of this
town is the feat of barrel-rollinG performed
by predatory boys. mostly Italians. 1t may
seem an easy thing to roll barrel along
crowded sidewalk without aught that shall
but 1t is not The Italian cleaner tips his
barrel open end up at an angle Of perhaps
80 degrees or less, and whirs it along by
delft touches with one hand at the innel
edge of the rim. A barrel thus treated by
a clever lad can be sent along for blocks
with only. an occasional touch from the
other hand. Even at curbs and crossings
the skillful roller keeps his barrel going
with one hand. There is never collision
with the ordinarily careful pedestrian. and
the line of advance when the pavement Is
clear is straight as the crow flies.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-03

A TRAGEDY IN SPAIN.
Watercress Recommended as a Cure
for Consumption.
St. Louis Republic.


II see In to-day's Republic" said DR..
John B. Peters of Boston at the st. James.
'that Mr.. Delano is curing himself Of the
tobacco habit by eating watercress. That
remedy is known all over the southern part
of Spain. And speaking of it reminds NE
of a tragedy that happened in Madrid many
years ago. There was physician there
whose fame was known all over Spain
Crowds flocked 60 his Office every day. It
was impossible for him to devote but a
minutes attention to each patient. One day
pale, emaciated face stood before him.
The physician gave him a glance and told
him that his days were numbered and his
malady, which was consumption, had passed
that stage when physic would do him any
good. The young man pleaded for the
famous doctor to do something.
II have plenty of money said he, and
am willing to give you all Of my earthly
posse ssiOns II you will help me-
81 have heard" said the physician
that at certain place in France naming
the point, 'consumptives have been cured
by eating watercress. | place no con-
fidence in the story, however, but you might
try il
The doctors Office was crowded again one
day. That same young man was among
them. He waited until every one had de-
His chest was broad aud strong, his ewes
were bright. his face rudy with the bloom
Of health, his form stately, erect and hand
some.
81 have come said he, to pay you
whatever sum you ask. You have saved my
life. and all my money belongs to you If
you want it.
1.-THE doctor looked at his visitor with
amazement. He could scarcely believe that
the man who stood before him was the
same whom he had advised to go to France
and eat watercress. He went to his desk
without saying word. pulled out pistol
and killed him. Instantly he began to cut
him open and was just in the act Of extract
ing his lungs when officers, who lad heard
the pistols report. rushed in and arrested
him. He was placed on trial for his life.
and his plea of defense was that he had
saved the mans life aud he had the
right to take 1t in the interest OF science.
He was acquitted. but he never had the
chance Of analyZing the dead mans lungs
TO ascertain what effect the watercress had
had upon them"
Remarkable Hypnotic Experiments.
Some very eerie stories are being told in
Paris and Inpd0p n hvn
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RECORD OF THE CLUB,
TBY A b. TREAT. ]

To thoroughly appreciate the importance
OF the Olympic Club as one of the insttu-
lions of San Francisco. one must contrast
the present with the past for 1t has been
truly said that the history of the club runs
parallel with the history of the city itself.
Since the latter part Of the ffties San
Francisco has grown from a mere settle
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived.

Arrived.
MONDAY. January 2.
Stmr Noyo. Drisco, 81 hours from Redondo; bal
last, to Union Lumber Co.
Br stmr Bawnehore, Woodside, days from De-
parture Bay; 2S24 tons coal to John Ro.enfeld's
Sons
Brig Lurine. Matson. l7Ia days from Hilo: bal
last, To j Spreckels & Bros.
Schr Eureka. Wirschuleit, 111a days from Co
guile River IT'S NJ It lumber, TO Preston & Nc
kinnon.
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principles as we'll as
diplomacy to fill it prop
erly. The appoin tee
possesses all these quail
fications, otherwise he
would not have been Sc
lected for the important
place. incidentally 1t
may be mentioned that
there is a salary of $4,000
a year attached TO the
poSiti0n-the same the
Mayor himself receives.
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Before O'Clock friends Of the prosperous
0lympcs began to invade the magnificent
clubhouse Every officer of the club was
on hand to receive the guests and to show
them the wonders of the new home for
athletes. Thousands of visitors streamed
into the building and inspected the prem
Uses. Through the main corridors and par
lors they passed until 1t seemed there
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NAMED HIS CLERK.
Mayor Ebert Appoints an
Old Friend.
c. e. NEWMAN Is THE CHOICE
Assistants Selected by the County
Clerk, Sheriff, and Superin-
tendent of Public Streets.

When L. r. Ellert assumes the Office OF
Mayor this afternoon he will have Christie
TOPPER E. Newman fer his right-hand man
and confidential clerk.
The position of Mayors clerk Is not
sinecure and it requires thorough business
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"Exhilarating."

@Good for dyspepsia and loss of appetite"
That was the verdict of the Chemist to Queen
:: Victoria on Apollinars Water.
1t is supplied to the Royal Palaces; is the favorite
table water of Crowned Heads of Europe, and
is to be found at every Hotel and Bar.
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PENING day passed eff
with music and song,
speeches and illumins-
tons, and the 1000 men,
beers ofthe Olympic Club
welcomed their friends
in their new home for
physical culture on Post
strset.
1t was opening day,
and the Olympians were
about to dedicate their
temple of healthful ex-
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RECEIVED FRIENDS.

Ten Thousand invitations to the afternoon
reception and promenade concerts had been
sent out, and. judging from the number who
attended. every recipient must have been
present with one or more ladies. These
invitations were in the appended form:
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BlRTHS-M ARRIAGES-DEATHS.

BORN.
o'NEIL-In this city. January 2, 1898. to the wife
OF j. d. j. O'Neil ason.
ROSS-In this city, January /, 1898, to the wife OF
J. A. Ross, a son.
SCHRADER-In this city, December 81, 1892, to
the wife OF Charles j. Schrader. a daughter.
McKANNA-ln this city, December 80, 1892. to
the vile of Andra McKsnna, a daughter.
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TIE President and Board OF Directors
OF the Olympic Club
cordially extend 10 you and ladies the
courtes es of the Club at
the opening ceremonies at its
New Clubhouse,
Post street,
Monday afternoon, January second,
eighteen hundred and ntaety-three.
from TWO until half past five O'CLOCK.
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Remarkable Hypnotic Experiments.
Some very eerie stories are being told in
Paris and London papers about recent hyp-
motto experiments in the former city. The
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DIR. E. c. wEST'SNERvE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT. specinc Tor Hysteria. Dizziness, Fits Nsu.
rsigia, Headache. Nervous Prostratlon caused by
alcohol tobacco. Wakefuness, Mental Depres-
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cry, decay DEATH Premature Old Age, Barrenness
Loss OF Power IN either sex. impotency. Leucor-
Losses, Spermstcrrhea caused by over sxertIon OF
the brain. Sef-abuse, oyer-IndnlgenLs months
boxes TO cure. Each order for boxes with IS
will send written guarantees TO refund n not cured
Guarantees issued only by CLARK & WEIHE
Druggists Sole Ag'ts Post&Jones SITS san francisco.
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JAS ENGLISH. T. r. CAIsEw.
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UNDERTAKES AND EMBALMERS,
FUNERAL. DIRECTORS.
10 Van Ness ave. near Market st.. San Francisco
Telephone 1856. N. B.-Not connected with any
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MARRIED.
ROSENTHAL-F I6 Elm this city December 20.
1892, by the Rev. Dr. Jacob Noorsanger. Ike
Rosentbal and Belle tigel, both OF san Francisco.
HARRIS-wILLIAMS-I this city, December 81,
1892. Charles A. Harris and Emma Williams,
both OF san Francisco.
BRowN-MccULLouGH- Colma December %.
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BALI, Adolph Massey. Atkins
Carroll, Jane A. Merker, John
Conley. Annie Martin, Add.e'
Dennis. Hanorah- Mansen, John.A =.
DAILY, Mary Ann Mccoy. A. ). J.
Deryile. Catherine Nolan, Nano
Fay. Elizabeth J. Rouleau, Francis
Fleming. Juliet l.. Rails Mary A; -. :.
Grady, John Rourke Edward L.
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Hagan, Annie Shea Mary
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