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The morning call., 1895-02-01
OAKLAND INTERESTED.
It's Citizens Are in Favor of the New Valley
Road

Its Citizens Are in Favor of the New Valley
Road.
J. w. Nelson, manager of the Oakland
Preserving Company, declares that fruit
growers and Gamers throughout the State
are unanimously in favor of the construc-
ton of the road through the San Joaquin
Valley. Speaking of the part that Oakland
will play in the construction of the line,
Mr.. Nelson said yesterday:
"The citizens of Oakland are deeply in
terested in the effort of Mr.. Spreckels and
co-workers in the construction of the
valley road, and no doubt when called upon
will respond literally in aid of the enter
prise.
'Oaklanders realize that with the settle
ment of the waterfront controversy and
with this proposed road passing through
their city that it will add much to her in
dustries and commerce.
sThe Traffic Association of San Fran
cisco is to be commended for the very
efficient work it has performed. 1t was
instrumental in securing lower rates on
fruit, both canned and dried, to all Eastern
States, and compelled the corporations
likewise to make rates lower on all freight
from Eastern States to this city, and now it
is about to construct a railroad through the
interior of our State, thereby affording
relief to the people from the excessive
freight charges with which they are bur
dened on all products which they purchase
or market. These gentlemen are certainly
engaged in laudable enterprise and
should be encouraged.
mo matter what a PERSONS occupation
may be, all have an interest in this road and
should subscribe to it. Tot he individual
who subscribes 800 or $1,000 in aid of this
project and feels this is all he can afford to
give the act must be as gratifying
as t. the one who gives $4,000, for he has
the consciousness of knowing that he has
at least done his part toward building up
the best interests of the commonwealth.
Considering that there are so many men
out of employment, together with the gen.
eral depression in business more oppor-
tune time could not be found for building
the road. The very fact that it proposes to
expend $6,000,0O0 in this enterprise will re-
yive the business interests of the State"
The morning call., 1895-02-01

Montserrat with their heavy cargoes caused
time, but this has been more than overbal-
anced by the loads brought into port by
the sailing vessels during the past week.
The average consumption of coal in San
Francisco and immediate vicinity during
the winter months is between 5000 and $500
tons per day. 1t can readily be seen that
to supply such demand as that large
number of carriers must be employed.
Foreign Goals, that is Goals from Australia
and European ports, have been raised in
price 10 cents a ton in cargo lots to so cents
a ton in ton lots. This has been brought
about by the increase in freight rates dur
ing the past three or four months. The
grain movements from Australia have
to accept a cargo of coal for this port and
return grain laden from here.
The inducements held out to owners to
load grain from San Francisco are not
accepted, hence the raise in coal-freight
rates. The same cause is given as the rea-
son for an increase of 50 so a ton on Penn
sylvania coal which comes around the
Horn.
The burning of Seattle coal mine and
subsequent flooding of the same had no eff
feet on the local market Nanaimo more
than makes up for the loss sustained at
Seattle. Prices are firm with no prospects
of change.
When asked what effect the extra
cargoes would have upon the market one
of the prominent dealers said: at simply
happens that number of sailing vessels
came into port close together. Some of
them were probably stormbound, but that
is all there is to it. There will be no glut
in the market as there would be in case of
perishable goods, hence there will be no
reduction in the price. Foreign coal has
gone up, but that is on account of freight
rates being increased and not on account
of any shortage. / do not look for any
change in prices of Pacific Coast coal for
some time to come"
The majority of the squadron" now in
the bay is composed of coasting vessels
placed on the runs since the loss of the two
steamers. The crews of foreign ships en-
tering the harbor and seeing the display of
wards a-cock -bill'' would suppose that a
general epid emic had befallen the sailors,
as almost every coal-laden vessel at anchor
or at the docks has its yardarms crossed in
the position which signifies death aboard
to the followers of the sea.
The positions are only adopted here to
enable the vessels to dock without damag-
ing the rigging or interfering with the pro-
cess of unloading. AS fast as machinery
can perform the work the vessels are being
unloaded and by the middle of next week
the last of the golfers will have sailed for
another cargo.
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of project of this kind it means success.
The Traffic Association has done good work
in its way, but the emancipation OF the
producers of this State will come through
the San Joaquin Valley road.
NOW, what would like to see is road
built along the west shore of the bay
through the fertile valley of Santa Clara.
Look at that section of the State with its
teeming plains, its productive hillsldes and
semi-tropic wales. See the thousands and
thousands of pounds Of fruit it produces.
Everything in the line of luscious fruits that
human nature can desire lies adjacent to
the great metropolis of the State. would
like to see the line go through that section.
| do not mean by that that the present
plans should be abandoned. A line could
be built along the west shore of the bay
through San Mateo, Santa Clara and San
Benito counties and join the main road by
going through Chico Pass at very little
cost.
''Such line would be profitable feeder
of the main line, and l would like to sug-
gest that it be constructed. The people of
Santa Clara County are public spirited and
will give the right of way and financial as
sistance if they can secure the road"
The morning call., 1895-02-01

good unless other banks could be prevailed
upon to likewise come forward with
assistance. Nevertheless the offer had a
marked effect on public opinion, and it
was thought for time that it would be
the means of the Traffic Association Sc
curing the money for which it asked.
Now the Savings Union again comes to the
front and subscribes the same amount
without any conditions attached.
A correspondent who believes that the
future reputation, if not success, of the
new road depends in large measure upon
its name, writes a communication upon
the subject which contains suggestion
remarkable for its uniqueness if for nothing
else.
He calls attention to the fact that long
names are never used by the public when
referring to any particular road, and asks
how often one hears the.Santa Fe system
spoken of as the 'Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe''-its right name.
He then goes on to cite instances where
an appropriate title has given roads fame
which otherwise they would not have
acquired, and winds up by suggesting a
number of names for the new road, his
IdNOTlGS DSIuS I uSu vi.
Under this title, the correspondent
thinks, the line would Jump into desired
prominence at once, and as advertising is
one of the chief methods of booming a
railroads business, he says that the adop-
ton of his suggestion would be of a value
to the new enterprise not to be computed
in dollars and cents.
The first attempt to create dissensions
in the ranks of the committee and also
iniure the prospects of the new road
comes from Chicago paper, which con-
tains dispatch from this city in which
Claus Spreckels is charged with an attempt
to get even with the Southern Pacific Com
pany through the medium of the proposed
road for an alleged raise in rates imposed
by that company upon products manufac-
tured by Mr.. Spreckels.
When questioned about the matter Mr.,
Spreckels expressed the opinion that this
was merely the first among many moves
which will be made to interfere with the
construction of the road.
"The whole thing is a tissue of false
hoods, said he, land does not merit the
distinction of a reply. There is one thing,
however, thaC' you may say, ana that is
that the efforts of these men to stop the
work we have in. hand will meet with
failure. This road to the San Joaquin Val
ley shall be built, and no man living is
able to stop it. Let them attribute what
motives they please to met shall not
swerve me one iota from the determination
have formed that we need another road
to the San Joaquin Valley, and that we
shall have it."
The morning call., 1895-02-01
SOLD FOR A FAIR PRICE.
A Third Street. Corner Changes Owners
for $4,000.

A Thirds Street. Corner Changes Owners
for $4,000.
A sale of considerable significance to
real estate agents and people interested in
values of city properties was made yester-
day by Shainwald, Buckbee & Co. 1t will
be recorded at the City Hall to-day.
The property transferred consists of a
lot on the northeast corner of Third and
Tehama streets, having an area of so by so
feet. The improvements are a four-story
frame building containing four stores and
a clearinghouse overhead. From stores
and lodging house net income of $426
month is derived.
For this property the handsome sum of
$44, 900 was paid by Mrs. Charles Sharp.
In comparison with prices brought by
property on Third street, and even in other
parts of town where business or investment
property is favorably regarded, this price
is considered by judges of realty rates as
satisfactory 1t is 5000 front foot. About
year ago $1,000 a foot was paid for the lot
81 IS feet east of Mason street on the north
side of Ellis street, which location has
many advantages over south of Market
street property. AS a commentary on the
feeling of confidence existing in San Fran
cisco with regard to city real estate, the
price paid is a favorable sign that the near
future will see commercial prosperity and
consequently an increase in values of city
property. Third street is looked on as a
thoroughfare with a bright future, being
on the direct line of travel between a large
section of the harbor and Market street.
The property sold belonged to the estate
of Michael Brogan and was transferred by
order of the Public Administrator.
The morning call., 1895-02-01
NO POWER CAN STAY ITS STEADY PROGRESS.

he believes he will be able to do as well
to-day.
"There is no hitch in this matter what
ever" said he. 'In some cases, of course,
we expect little delay on the part of men
from whom we will secure substantial aid.
There are instances where partners desire
to make combined subscription and that
necessarily involves consultation on the
subject; and there are many other reasons
why some men are not prepared to hastily
place their names on document of this
character. But We viii get them all in
good time, and there can now be no doubt
of the ultimate success of the undertake
ing"
The voluntary contributions still con-
tinue to make them selves known. The
mail brought several letters from public
spirited men who had not yet been con-
suited by the committee.
The following was among the number
and explains itself:
SAN Francisco, January 81, 1898.
Claus SpreckelS, Esq, ss7 Market street, City
DEAR SIR: Please put my name down as sub
scriber to the stock of the proposed San Fran
cisco and San Joaquin Valley Road for $1,000.
Wishing your spirited and praiseworthy work
every success. Yours very truly,
THOMAS WATSON.
The largest subscription yesterday was
that of $4,000 from the San Francisco
Savings Union. 1t will be recollected that
this institution electrified the friends of
the Traffic Association some weeks ago by
voluntarily offering to invest $4,000 in
stock of the new road. At that time, how
ever, a condition was attached to the offer
which provided that it should not hold
The morning call., 1895-02-01
THERE WAS NO CRUELTY.

President Williams of the Jockey Club
and Others Acquitted.
The hearing Of the charges of cruelty to
animals against President Williams of the
Jockey Club, Starter Ferguson and Jockey
Glover took place before Judge Low last
night.
Secretary Holbrook of the Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals con-
Quoted he prosecution, and Attorney Long
appeared for the defendants.
The charge WAS based upon the condi-
ton of Abb P after race on January 6,
when the track was very muddy. The
horse fell under the wire at the finish of the
race and its sides were bloody from the use
of the spurs.
Expert testimony was given, but with
two or three exceptions it was to the effect
that there was no unnecessary cruelty used
DR.. Egan said if racing was legal then the
punishment administered 20 the horses to
make them win race was legal also.
Secretary Holbrook insisted that he had
made out strong case, but the Judge
differed with him and acquitted the de-
PENDANTS
The morning call., 1895-02-01
ABOUT A TRADEMARK.
An Old Case in the United States Court
of Appeals.

For the past eleven years William J.
Benkert & Son, Philadelphia shoe manu-
featuring concern, has been endeavoring,
through the United States courts, to
restrain Rosenthal, FEEDER e. Co., of this
city, from using certain trademark
stamped upon the bottoms of shoes which
they made, and also for damages in he
sum of $2066 and costs of suit. On the
death of the senior member of the firm the
son came into possession of the business,
adopting the trademark of &c. Benkert g.
Co." The defendants have stamped upon
their goods as trademark, &c. f. Ben
kert & Co.," which the plaintiffs aIlege
injured them in their business throughout
the world.
In their answer defendants deny an in
fringement and were sustained in the
United States Circuit Court Of Appeals
yesterday.
The morning call., 1895-02-01
CONSUL FOR GUATEMALA.
NJ. GARLIC, the New OfficiaI, Arrived
Here Last Evening.

The recently appointed Consul-General
of Guatemala, NJ. Garlic, who is to have
headquarters in this city, arrived on the
steamer San Juan last night. Accompany
ing him is his wife. daughter and son.
When seen on the steamer Mr.. GARLIC
was disinclined to talk upon any affairs
touching his Government or the pres
ent complication with Mexico. When
he left San Jose de Guatemala he said there
were no preparations for war, and he did
not anticipate any at that time. What
had happened since his departure would
come to him as news. AS to strained rela
tons between the two countries he could
say nothing. He was very busy in laying
out his plans for opening his official career
here. He intended to establish headouar-
tiers as matter of course
Mr.. Garlic is a man who is yet on the
sunny side of middle age. He is very in
telligent, pleasant in his manners, and
speaks the English language quite well.
The morning call., 1895-02-01
BANKER MURPHY's SUGGESTION.
a Branch Road Should Be Built Through
Santa Clara,

Hon. B. D. Murphy, the well-known
banker, of San Jose, is a firm sup
porter OF the San Joaquin Valley Rail
road, and hopes to see the fertile plains of
Santa Clara County tapped by the line
which is now assured. He was seen yester-
day at the Palace Hotel and asked for his
views regarding the building of the road.
He said:
81 am in hearty sympathy with the pro-
iectors of the road. 1 do not look upon
this matter as fight, but as a friendly
rivalry between capitalists which will re-
suit in untold benefit to the State at large.
1t will mean reduction in freight rates to
the benefit of all classes, and give the
travelling public cheaper fares.
Heretofore railroads have been built
on paper. The way to build road is to ge t
the capital, secure right of way, build up
grade, buy ties and rails and put the good
muscle of the country to work. This am
confident will be done. When such men
as Claus Spreckels and his sons take hold
The morning call., 1895-02-01
The Home Benefit Sued Again.

The Home Benefit Life Association is to
have another day in court this time at the
instance of Daniel A. Perkins, who for
himself and number of others who have
assigned their claims to him is suing the
wrecked association for the premiums
which have been paid Charles A. Fish,
George 7. Hawley, William H. Chickering
Sidney NJ. Smith, E. c. Sessions, William
II. Irwin, F. G. Harcus, D. P. Allen, A. S.
Barney and ]. 0. Cachman are made de-
PENDANTS, and they are sued each for his
percentage of the total amount to be recoy-
cred $83, 704.
The morning call., 1895-02-01

BY comparing these two statements it
will be seen that the receipts for 1894 were
greater by So, 1888 81. Yet the last board,
when adopting the James order, claimed
that there was great reduction of rates,
and the company limited that it would not
be able to pay its 6 per cent interest. Not
withstanding this reduction claimed for
the existing order, the company, during
1894, according to its two statements paid
more dividends than in 1898 by $3S,50O.
The loss claimed by the company in 1894 is
also smaller than that claimed in 1898.
The morning call., 1895-02-01
The Valley Road Has Popular
Support.
ENTHUSIASM ON ALL SIDES.
The Savings Union Makes a Liberal
Subscription.
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS THE SUN.
Efforts Made by the Correspondent Of a
Chicago Paper to DiScredit the =
Committees Work.
ENTHUSIASM ON ALL SIDES.
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS THE SUN.

With the applicants for positions on the
new valley road flocking in numerously,
the members of the committee and the
large number of persons who daily visit the
Offices of Claus Spreckels seeking informa-
tion regarding the enterprise now fairly
under way, the place presents the appear
ance of a political headquarters in the
height of an enthusiastic campaign.
The steady stream of liberal subscrip-
tons which is flowing in upon the commit
The morning call., 1895-02-01
MANY GOLFERS HERE.
The Bay Lined With Coal
Laden Vessels.
FOREIGN PRICES RAISED.
Increase in Freight Rates the Cause
Given.
PACIFIC COAST FUEL UNCHANGED.
Although the Market Is Overloaded There
Will Be No Reduction Made
at Present.
ACIFIC COAST FUEL UNCHANGED.

There are more coal-laden vessels in the
harbor than have been in the bay at one
time for many years. Despite the extra
amount of fuel being received, the prices
have gone up on all grades excepting the
products of the mines of the Pacific Coast.
The loss of the golfers Keweenaw and
The morning call., 1895-02-01
.&I,3S9.5OO

This grand total represents the invest
ments of only portion of that class of
men who are able to take large blocks of
stock, and the committee has not yet ex-
bausted its list of names of those who are
included in this category and have not yet
been asked to subscribe.
The work of securing subscriptions is re-
markedly easy, almost every man called
upon having already made up his mind on
the amount he is willing to subscribe. The
proposition is one with which the public
has become thoroughly familiar, and the
necessity for the construction OF the new
road is manifest to the minds OF nearly all
men. This fact tends to remove many
difficulties usually encountered IN an enter
p rise of this character
Lewis Gerstle devoted a few hours yester-
day morning TO calling upon number OF
gentlemen whom he had reason to believe
would give the project their support Be-
fore lunch-time he had secured $4,000, and
The morning call., 1895-02-01

tee was augmented yesterday by the sum
OF $173, 800, that amount having been re-
feived up to o'clock. The members of
the committee said that several other large
subscriptions were expected during the
afternoon, but that they would not be made
public until to-day:
The names of subscribers yesterday and
amounts taken were as follows:
The morning call., 1895-02-01
Annual Report Of the Water
Company.
SPRING VALLEY DIVIDENDS.
The Corporations Receipts Are Not
Falling Of.
SUPERVISORS DEEPLY INTERESTED.
Chairman MOrganstern will Call His
Committee Together as Soon
as Possible.
UPERVISORS DEEPLY INTERESTED.

The annual settlement of the water ques-
ton will engage the Supervisors next week.
The subject was brought to the attention
of the board yesterday by the fling of the
annual statement of the Spring Valley
Water Company. The document was sew
eral thousand pages long. The Superyis-
The morning call., 1895-02-01
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ors at once began to show interest by
eagerly looking it over. The greatest part
of the extensive statement consists of the
names of consumers. The important part
of the report, showing the receipts and dis
bursements, does not occupy more than a
half page of the weighty document Even
these figures are not itemized but are given
in totals. The explanation of the details
will come when the Water Committee
meets.
The water question is the most important
one that comes before the Board of Super
visors and is the one which is always
looked upon with much suspicion and
winking of the eye. Last year the fight
was a very hot one and the water company
did not win its case, until the Supreme
Court decided that the Mayor had no right
to veto water order. Consequently it re-
quires only seven members to carry such
measure as the water company would
favor.
The last Board of Supervisors discussed
the rates many months before they came
to any conclu sion. Last year there were
no less than three different orders pro-
posed, one by Denman, another by Rogers,
and third by James, which combined
features in the two previous orders. This
was the. one which was ultimately passed,
and which was said to be satisfactory to
the water company.
The attitude of the members of the pres
ent board toward reduction of rates will
not be known until they begin to prepare
an order. The Water Committee consists
of Supervisors Morgenstern, Dimond, Tay-
lor, Benjamin and Hobbs.
When Chairman Morgenstern was asked
yesterday when he would call his COM
mittee together, he said that he had not
yet seen the report, but would call meet
ing for some time next week.
The following is the Spring Valley Water
Company's statement showing its revenue
from all sources for the year ending Janu-
airy 1, 1895, and an itemized statement of
all expenditures made during that time.
The morning call., 1895-02-01
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