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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

jects that will give the Southern Pacific
Railroad trains direct entrance to San
Francisco will be pushed with the greatest
vigor.
When the coast route is completed the
time between here and Santa Barbara,
which is now about twenty-seven hours,
will be cut in half, and the trains that
leave here at 7 80 A. M. will reach there at
P. NJ, making the trip TO that city possi-
Bile by daylight. 1t is expected that this
shortening of the time will also tend to
give San Francisco considerable of the
business of Santa Barbara aud that Sec
ton that now goes East and elsewhere.
Among other changes that it Is reported
will come with this change of route to
Baden is the establishment of carshops
and a roundhouse on the 15OO-acre tract of
land bordering the proposed route on the
east of the Potrero-Vlejo district.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
JOHN SWEET IS HONORED
His Medallion Portrait in Bronze
Unveiled Last
Evening.
The Teachers of San Francisco Pro.
vide the Likeness of the Vet.
eran Instructor.

The handsome medallion portrait of
John SWEET, the former Superintendent of
Public Schools, that was provided for and
presented to the School Department by
the teachers of San Francisco was un-
veiled last evening in the rooms of the
Superintendent, in the City Hall, in the
presence Of large number of teachers and
their friends.
The apartments were handsomely deco
rated with lilies, roses and other delicate
flowers, some Of the appointments of the
room being almost hidden by the bios
SONS. The medallion hung in the place it
will in future occupy over the mantel in
the Superintende nts office. and was
shrouded in drapery of silk until Chair
man Mann called the gathering to order
and after brief address in which he eulo.
gized the retired official In the highest
terms and spoke of his forty years service
as an Instructor, drew the covering from
the portrait. When the audience
had sufficiently admired it Mr..
SWEET. who was present, was called
upon for an address and spoke
in vein of quiet humor that pleased the
audience immensely. At the close he ex-
pressed the utmost gratitude and appre-
ciation of the honor bestowed upon him
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The Present Circuitous Line via
the San Jose Road to Be
Abandoned.
LESS GRADE AND DISTANCE.
Work to be Commenced as Soon as
the Gap is Closed Between
Elwood and Viaduct.

With the closing of the present gap be-
tween Viaduct and Elwood on the coast
division of the Southern Pacific Company,
the latter will have another through route
TO New Orleans, and one which will enable
it to run its trains right into San Fran
cisco without the delay and extra expense
of ferriage from Oakland to this side-at
least, those which now come through via
Los Angeles.
But before this can be done to the best
advantage it will be necessary to make a
change in the road between here and
Baden. The present one is circuitous and
steep, and, even with the comparatively
light traffic it is now made to bear, is the
cause of considerable trouble. When the
through trains of the Southern Pacific
Railroad are brought direct TO this side
of the bay it will mean much more
heavier traffic, particularly in the shape of
eight.
This is a problem that has been under
consideration by the company for at least
ten years, and the time has now come
when it is TO be solved.
FOR some time past the Southern Pacific
has been quietly buying whole blocks of
land in the Potrero; here block, there a
block, and then a block between, and
mostly through dummies, until now, it is
reported to own the entire tier of blocks
between Pennsylvania snd Iowa streets,
from Center street to Islais Greek, and
along this will be part of the proposed
new route.
Just south of Channel streets where the
Southern Pacific now has its freight sheds,
and not a long time ago it secured author
ity from the Board of Supervisors to en-
tirely close some of the smaller streets in
that vicinity, between Channel and Center
streets, that it might the better utilize its
property for the designed purpose. From
this point the new route to Baden will run
as stated, between Pennsylvania and Iowa
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streets, to Islais Creek, then little west of
south through South San Francisco, cross
ing the county line few hundred feet east
of the Six Mile House, thence southerIv
through San Mateo County till it strikes
Baden on the present line.
This route will require consid erabIe
tunneling in what are known as the
Black Hills, and in other respects will be
costly, though it will not be more than
seven miles all told. On the present route
the distance to Baden is about ten miles.
The great benefit will come, however.
from the actual distance saved; it will be
derived from the easier grade and the
consequent decreased cost of operating.
With the same power it will be possible to
haul much longer and heavier trains, and
without danger of their breaking apart, as
they now frequently do between here and
Baden.
Nothing is now in the way of this work
being at once commenced except the lack
OF ready money. All the rights of way
have been secured, and the plans are vir-
tually in shape to allow a construction
force to be put in the field at short notice.
1t is not the purpose, however, to start on
this work until the gap of some sixty or
seventy miles between Elwood and Via
duct is closed. This WORK, too, is DELAYED
by the inability to get hold of ready
money. But as soon as q. P. Huntington
is able to raise sufficient funds both pro-
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
GLASSBLOWERS BANQUET
The Local Union Entertains
Their International Pres
ident.
Prosperous Condition of the Organi.
zation in the United States
and Canada.

Joseph D. Troth, grand president Of the
Glass-Bottle Blowers of the United States
and Canada, who is making the round OF
the local unions of the order. was enter
tanned at banquet at the Oberon Res
taurant last evening.
The meeting was presided over by Presi-
dent J. H. Schich OF Branch % of the Or
ganization. About forty members were
present, including James McDermott, vice.
president; Phil ]. Diez, recording secre-
tary; John Terrals, financial secretary !;
and John Thomas. treasurer.
In response to the toast to the grand
president Mr.. Troth spoke of his
work among the different branches
of the organization and the prosper.
Gus condition in which he found
them. He paid generous compliment to
the Pacific Coast, and especially to this
State. During the evening speeches were
made by different members of the order.
Mr.. Troth in an interview stated tha. his
special mission was to collect data regard
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

ing the foreign importation of glassware.
II want to find out, said he, "just how
many bottles are sent into the United
states from other countries, and then l
Will he In Washington when the next
tarlf legislation comes up. We did pretty
well In the Wilson bill, but there is a
chance for further i'm mprovement. | have
heard, but don't know how true the report
Is, that importers get big rebate on
empty bottles. You know they used to
come over filled with water as ballast, but
that was knocked out. Anything like a
rebate on dutiable article is contrary to
law.
The glass bottle blowers have no
trouble just now In the matter of wages,
as every year our workmen meet the man
facturers, and the wage scale is fixed.
About five months ago we had a hot seven
months strike. We shut up seven. .eer
out OF twenty-three big factories and
spent $123.0O0, and when we won we had
$2O, 600 in the treasury"
Grand President Troth is q resident of
the State of New Jersey, and has been an
active worker in the organization
since his boyhood. The manufacture
OF glass bottles in this country
has been steadily growing notwithstand-
ing the large foreign importation. With
protective tariff legislation the Young in.
dustry will assume greater Importance
Mr.. Troth will depart for the East IN few
days, visiting the principal cities in the
West on his way to Philadelphia, the
headquarters of the organization.
No TROUBLE from mosquitoes, feas or poison
a foh oil Do
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

ing, and after being present a. one of the
performances decided that it would be a
misfortune to the child if she was not per-
mitted 10 study under the best masters
and fit herself for the career of pianist.
The family not being financially able to in
cur the great expense necessary for such
an undertaking Mr.. Sutro concluded to
foot the bills himself, and as soon as she
way to Germany.
There her manifest talent at once at
tracted the attention of the German artists
and she was admitted to the Royal High
School of Music in Berlin, an honor sell
dom accorded one so youthful.
For three years she was assiduous in her
studies and won much appreciation from
her masters. Then Professor Dolbier ad-
vised her to go to Leipsic and place herself
under the instruction of Professor Krause,
one of the foremost teachers of Germany.
Here her progress was equally rapid, and
ere long by special favor she was permitted
to play to select audiences. Those often
contained such great artists as d'Albert,
Carreno, Gruenfeld, Pauer, Sapellnikoff,
Sophie Merter and Others She also
played at court soirees before the Duke of
Alten Derg, SaXOny, ana IN concert In Ber-
lin, Dresden, Leipsic and other cities.
She was pronounced remarkably ac-
complished pianist by all who heard her
play.
Since returning to America Miss Bowes
has appeared In concert in Chicago and
other Eastern cities, where her playing
was commented on in the most favorable
terms by the critics and the musical press.
Miss Bowes shines particularly in the
creations of Bach, Raft. Chopin and List,
though the works of all the masters are at
the com mand of her touch, which is de-
scribed by musical enthusiasts as firmly
masculine, with all the delicacy which a
woman can use. Her rendition Of the
fugue is particularly commented on, while
answer and counter subject are clearly de-
fined and all points of imitation faithfully
executed.
Miss Bowes in person is handsome with
a queenly carriage and expressive eyes
that sparkle with sympathy with her
music as she plays.
She is essentially San Francisco girl
and expresses herself as being charmed in
returning to her brother and widowed
mother with whom she resides and to the
benefactor who rendered her career as a
pianist possible.
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Miss Carrie Bowes, Mayor Sutro's
Protege, Is at Home
Again.
STUDIED LONG IN GERMANY.
Her Masters Declare Her to Be q
: Remarkably Accomplished
Pianist.

Miss Carrie Bowes, Mayor sutro's favor
ite protege, and who is expected ere long
to astonish the musical world with her
piano playing, slipped quietly into town
few days ago after an absence in Europe of
over four years. and is now resting from
her arduous studies and preparing for a
concert tour that will begin some time this
fall.
Five years ago, when Miss Bowes was a
child of fourteen, her taste for music and
her skillful touch for one SO young at
tracted the attention of musical critics in
this City. Mayor Sutro heard of her play
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
HARRISON SCHOOL.
Special Exercises in Honor of the Ex-
Presidents Marriage.

Special Exercises in Honor of the Ex-
Presidents Marriage.
When General Harrison was elected
President of the United States the name of
the Grove-street School was changed to
the Harrison School out of compliment to
him.
Yesterday special exercises were held in
the school, which was crowded with pa
rents and friends of the pupils, in honor
Of the marriage of the ex-President and
Mrs. Dimmick.
The exercises, which were specially un-
der the supe perintendence of Miss McElroy,
the principal, consisted of a recitation BY
Mrs. Gannon's class, recitation by Mss
Gallagher's class, song by Miss Cullen's
class, recitation by Miss McConne ellis class,
and songs, Flag OF the Free" ben
Bolt, Mill May" and Hide Behind the
Door," by the thira, fourth and fifth
grades. There was also grand march at
2P.M.
The: school was gayly decorated for the
occasion and most enjoyable time was
spent by the pupils and visitors.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
READY FOR AsHWORTH.
Folsom Street People Expect to Shoy
That There Are Funds.

roAsoM Sorcct IeOpIe E4peCG Co ShOW
That There Are Funds.
The Folsom-street property-owners and
those interested in the completion of the
pavement on that street from Sixth to
Third intend to leave no stone unturned
until they bring about the appropriation
of $500 necessary for the work.
The executive committee of the Folsom
street improvement Club is not satisfied
with the statement of Supervisor Hughes,
chairman of the Street Committee, that
there are no funds available, aud filed yes.
terday petition with the board, asking
that action on the bill be deferred and that
the whole matter be referred to the Street
Committee.
The Folsom street committee will inter-
view Mr.. Ashworth to-day with the view
of getting statement from him. In
the event of his claiming lack of funds
the committee will endeavor, bv force OF
certain arguments which they hold in
readiness, to convince the Street Superin-
tendent that the finding of the necessary
amount will be just and easy under
taking
Fortified by the results of this interview
with Mr.. Ashworth the committee will
come before the Supervisors next Thurs
day and ask that the contract be awarded
Tor finishing the remaining three blocks.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
YOSEMITE PARK.

Proposed Surrender of the Trust Will
Be Considered by the Com
missioners.
A meeting of the executive committee
of the Yosemite Valley Commissioners
was called to convene yesterday, but was
postponed by order of the chairman few
hours before the appointed time of assem-
bly,. Governor Budd, who happened to be
in the City, sauntered in to attend the
meeting, and was somewhat disappointed
to hear of the postponement.
There are two vacancies on the board to
be filled by appointment of the Governor.
At the next full meeting of the board
the subject of recommending that the
Legislature shall surrender the trust of
managing the park to the United States
Government will be discussed. The senti-
mens OF the commission, so far as can be
ascertained, is against secession, but q
strong appeal will be made for larger ap-
propriations of State money to protect
and improve the reservation.
The board will also be asked at the next
meeting TO indorse the proposed railway
along the Merced River to the Cascades.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

ever, no such hardship can arise in view
OF our mild climate. and the new law will
simply cause the pensioner in this district
the extra work of going to the County
Clerk S office or to notary's aud executing
his pension voucher.
There are about 1000 pensioners who
draw their stipend in this City, the dates
OF payment being on the 4th of March,
June, September and December, respect
lively. One enterprising notary has al
ready issued circular offering 70 execute
pension vouchers for 25 cents set, and
many will probably take advantage of this
offer rather than have to wait in line at the
County Clerks Office, where the PEN
sioner can do his swearing without charge.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
NEW PENSION RULING.
All Oaths for Vouchers Must Now Be
Taken by Notaries or County
Clerks.

Clerks.
What was designed to make things more
comfortable and convenient for the veteran
soldier OF the East on the pension list of
Uncle Sam is likely to have just the con-
trary effect on the pensioner of the Coast
On March "a last an act was passed by
Congress abolishing personal pension pay
ments o! every character, revoking the
authority of pension agents and clerks to
administer oaths in the execution of pen
sion vouchers and requiring all checks to
be transmitted to pensioners by mail.
Under the old method of personal pay
ments it was no unusual thing to see a
long line of aged veterans, widows and
orphans stretched along the street in front
of the Pension Office during weather that
to be out OF doors, and this act was passed
to obviate the necessity for exposure of
this kind in the East. In this City, how
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

and thanked the teachers heartily for
their kindly remembrance of him. Dur
ing his service IN the department Mr..
SWEET held the positions of State Superin-
tendent of Schools. City Superintenden of
schools for two terms and principal OF the
Normal and High schools.
Ihe bronze portrait, which was executed
by Douglas Tilden, the deaf and dumb
sculptor, is striking likeness of the vet
eran teacher. 1t rests against a back
ground of black marble and is surrounded
by laurel wreath. also in bronze.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
Saved from Destruction.

This is what happens when the kidneys are
rescued from inactivity. by Hostetters Stomach
Bitiers. If they continue inactive they threat
ened with Bright's disease, diabetes some other
maiady which works their destruction. Malaria
bilious and rheumatic ament and dyspepsia are
also conquered by the Bitters, which is thorough
and effective
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07
Miscalculated the Depth.

c. r. Jones, SO8 Filbert street, was at the
Sutro Baths yesterday afternoon. Thinking
that the water was eight feet deep, he jumped
in. 1t was only four feet deep, and Jones
struck the bottom so hnrd that he broke both
bones OF his left leg. He was taken to the Re-
ceiving Hospital
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-07

No TROUBLE from mosquitoes, feas or poison
oak if you have Mitchelrs Magic Lotion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-05-02
Sunday School Conference.

The annual conference Of the Sun
day schools Of this Stake will be- held
on Saturday, May 9TH, at 10 a. m. and
z y. m. in the Assembly Hail, aud In
tho Tabernacle on sunday, May 10, A.
10 a. IN. and p. m. The public are
cordially invited to attend oil the meet
ings, and each school OF the Stake Is
expected to DO represented Mt each
meeting.
On Saturday representative class oX'
ercises OF the kindergarten, Primary
and intermediate departments viii DO
given under the direction OF efficient
teachers. On Sunday morning all the
city schools are requested 10 attend the
conference In body, nrst meeting at
their respective school houses. The
schools will occupy the lower part Of
the house, anu the gallery Will be re-
served foT the general public.
The children are expected 10 he pre-
pared TO reoite In concert the Lord',
Prayer anu the Articles Of Faith.
Prof. T.. X. Bsssetg will have charg,
OF the siuging exercises on Saturday
and Sunday morning. He will conduct
special siuging practice on Monday
next at 1870 pm. In the Assembly
Hall. The chOifs Of the city school
are invited 10 attend this practice.
]. II. Panty, 5gcy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-05-02

Wallace OF the presi oncy OF the Hil IA
Pficsis' quorum, twenty presidents uI
5uventitr, three home missionaries,
oil the wards OF the Stake were repre-.
scented except the Tweuty.thifd city
ward aud Mountain Dell VI the c9un.
Try. The Fret, Second, Third, Fiflh,
Ninth, Tenth, Twelfth, Thittsentt,
sixteenth, Eighteenth, Nineteeuth,
Twentieth and Twenty. iourlh qu1fuus
Of Elders were represented ny their
ptesidi'g Ufilcsrs. Representative Of
the lesser Priesthood were pfesen, from
most n tue wards OF the Stake. %
the recommendation OF their fssroc.
tive Bishops, eighty brethren received
CERT ficatsa authorizing their Oc1ina.
ton 70 the office Of Elder.
The address ptOmu gated by the pre-.
siding Jiiicer Of the Church ut the
last General Conference, was read by
Elder &. W. Ponfose, who, Ia answer
10 Inquiries, made some explanatory
remarks.
II WIS moved and seconded from the
body OF the house that the address be
sustained. Adopted unanimously.
Elder Joseph T.. Taylor advised the
placing Of the routine business Of the
ward meetings before tho administta-
ton u the Sacrament, anu the urging
OF the people TO more general Interest
In temple work. Wisdom aud kindness
were urged In the administration OF
affairs over which the brethren have
Jurisdiction. Elder Penroso advised
the avoidance Of too general exhlbl.
ton Of the bodies Of the dead NJ
funerals.
Tho conference Of the Sabbath
schools Of the Stake was announced
for Saturday anu SUNDAY, May Blh and
ION, the SUNDAY school Uflcefs aud
Iupis Of the city schools being re-
questod 10 meet on sunday morning
IN the Tabernacle, Instead Of holding
regular ward sessions.
Adjourned 10 Saturday. June 7.h, TO
meet at 10 n. AL. In stake conferences.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-05-02
New nerald Incornorailon.

The Herald company died articles OF
Incorporation with the county clerk
late yesterday afternoon with n capital
stock Of 100000 divided into shares Of
500 each, taken as follows by the in'
corporatou. IL. &. Chambers, $50
shares; A. w. Mcclure, Joseph l..
Raw Illus, Charles l.. Rood aud Richard
w. Young take ave shares each. H.
q. Chambers Ia president, a. w; Me.
Cane vice PRECEDENT, Joseph H. Raw.
Inns secretary, and Charles l.. R1od
treasurer.
The new company succeeds tho
Herald Publishing company. The pur.
pose IL 10 conduct the buslrts, OF pfiut-
Ing anu publishing newspapers, pert
odIoala anu boukt, do oil kinds OF job
printing and binding and manufacture
blank books, etc.