The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-16

THE SCOTT KEY MoNUMENT-H. G. R..
Buffalo, \. Y The monument erected In Gold
en- Gate Park TO the memory of Francis Scott
Key. the author OF the "Star-spangled Banner"
is one of the gifts OF the late James Lick, the
philanthropist, o the citizens OF san Francisco.
In his deed of trust by which he disposed OF
the bulk of his millions for art, charity and
beneficial objects he set aside the sum of $780,
600 for. as the clause in the deed reads: "The
erection of bronze monument to be placed in
the Golden Gate Park OF the city ana county
OF San francisco, 10 the memory OF Francis
Scott Key, author OF the 'Star-spangled Ban
ner.'" This deed was dated September II,
1875. Lick was In great many things quite
eccentric. and was what may be termed an I'M
sociable man, which condition was no doubt
brought about by disappointment In love In bis
young days. he was, however. lover OF
music, and of all the songs that be ever
heard there was none that so much
charmed him as did the production Of Scott
Key. Feeling that the American people had
never properly recognized the author OF what
he declared was the most powerful patriotic
song ever written, be concluded TO perpetuate
his memory by the erection of grand monu-
ment. The trustees OF the estate carried out
his wishes, and on the 4tb of July, 1888, the
statue was unveiled with appropriate cere-
monies In the presence OF large number OF
people. The monument consists OF base on
which rest Cornthian columns at the corners
supporting a dome above an open space, In
which IN sitting position Is the statue OF the
American freemen. The statue Is of bronze,
and the author, pencil in hand. appears 10 be in
a thoughtful mood. The whole monument is
crowned with bronze figure of Liberty. with a
staff and banner. -Four bronze figures with
wings expanded occupy the corners OF the
frleZe ana there are heads of butfaoes between
These are carved out OF marble. Three steps
lead up to the square and perpendicular base.
which Is paneled with large slabs, on which
are inscribed the words OF the immortal "Star-
spangled Banner" The base is entirely OF
marbla he nOnumeut Ia of the mn
artistic in the park.
CONTEST FOR GovERNOR-A. j., Stockton,
San Joaquin County. Cal. Any elector OF the
State of California may contest the election OF
any person declared elected Governor or Lieu.
teDant-Governor Of the State. Such eecIor
may, within twenty days after the declaration
of such election, deliver to the presiding officer
Of each house OF the Legislature a verified
specification OF the grounds of contest. AS
soon as the presiding officers have received the
specifications they must make out a notice in
writing. directed 10 The person whose election
is contested, and deliver the same to the SER
geant-at-arms, who must at once serve notice
on the person named. The presiding officers
must also Immediately give notice to their
respective houses that such specifications have
been received. Each house must at once
choose seven members OF It's own body, in the
following manner: The names of The mem
bers, except the Speaker OF the Assembly
written on similar paper tickets must be
placed in a box; the secretary OF the Sena e.
In the presence of the Senate, and the
clerk of the Assembly, in the presence OF
the House, must draw from their respective
boxes the names of seven members OF each. AS
soon as the names are drawn notice of the
names OF members drawn in one house must
be given TO the Other and the names of the
fourteen be entered on the journals OF each
house. The nj mbers thus selected constitute
n committee TO try such contested election, and
tor that purpose must hold their meetings pub.
licly, at the seat OF government, at such time
and place as they may designate, and may ad-
ourn from day TO day, or TO a certain day until
such trial is determined. The committee has
power 10 send for persons and p pers. and
take all necessary means TO procure testimony
extending like privileges TO each party 10 the
contest. They must report their judgment IN
the premises 10 both houses of the Legislature
which report must be entered the journals
The Judgment of the committee Is final and
conclusive.
That is the mode of procedure that Will have
10 be followed In case there is a contest OF the
election OF James Il. Budd as Governor of this
State.
THE SUTRo ROAD. 7. NJ, Erie, Weld
County, Colo. 1t is fact that A 1olph Sutro
has secured franchise and is now engaged In
the preliminary work OF building a line of
streelcars to the Cliff House III opposition to
the lines owned by the Southern Pacific Com
pany, represented by the Market-street Rail.
the prime mover In the matter of demanding a