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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

to describe her method of treatment she
modestly said she was afraid she couldn't,
for no two persons were treated alike.
1.-THE power which God has given me, ("
she said, reverently, 'enables me to treat
the patient through natural laws. In
nervous diseases | am especially inter-
esteo, and the numberiess expressions of
gratitude from sufferers of this cruel form
of disease restored to health by my instru-
mentality are among my most precious
possessions
II treat all diseases OF the stomach ex-
eept cancer" she continued, together
with kidney, liver and rheumatic affec-
tions-in fact, all diseases.
She stated TO the reporter that her
charges were SIS for a single treatment, or
$15 for course. Il is a remarkable fact
that the doctor diagnoses a case without
asking question, and it is concede ed that
in this regard she stands without peer.
The reporter wanted to see some of
the testimonials from prominent peo-
pie about which SO much has been
said. THAT / cannot permit" she
said, and look of frmness came
into the kindly eyes and tone OF
severity to the gentle voice. "The letters
of patients are inviolate, and can only be
shown with the consent of the writer's.
However, here are the names OF few
prominent professional and business peo-
pie whom you may interview, if they de-
sire. But in any case, their names must
not be published"
'You may say for me-" SAID one Of the
best-known real-estate men in the City,
that DR.. Beighle saved my life. received
fall In 1849 which compelled me to give
up my business. | tried the best physl-
clans East and in Europe, without benefit.
went 10 her and got cured. You can't
say too much in her praise" II have
been a sufferer from nervous trouble fol
years, remarked the vile of the foregoing,
land DR.. Beighle has restored me to first
class health. For nervous troubles, DR..
DR.. Beighle has no equal"
information of cures effected by "the little
doctor" to fill columns.
A well-known ex-senator testified to
stomach and liver com plants which made
life burden. He tried. without success,
the most eminent physicians and the best
springs. "Dr. Beighle restored me to per-
feet health," he concluded enthusiastic
cally.
A public man who once held the second
highest office in the State had an affection
Of the eyes and was fast becoming blind.
His experience with the most noted spe.
cialists in diseases of the eye here and
elsewhere brought him no relief. '.At
last l applied to DR.. Beighle, with the re-
suit that she completely restored my
sight"
These are few people taken at random
out of scores that live to testify TO health
and happiness restored. And surely these
grateful voices must fall like a 3enediction
on the uncrowned queen of the divine mis-
sion of healing.
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A PROSPEROUS FUTURE.

The clearing of the political atmosphere
has had great beneficial effect on both the
City and State realty market. Many of
those who were doubtful as to the future
financial policy of the Government are
now fully satisfied that the incoming ad-
ministration will safeguard the interests
of its citizens and will make no attempt
at experiments which would either COM
pei us to apologize for their failure or
keep us guessing as to the final outcome
of the policy of which even the instigators,
many of whom are entirely without prac-
tical experience in financial matters ex-
cept such information as they were able to
gain from reading of books and pamphlets
which were issued during tie past year by
men with a ready pen and some thought,
are doubtful.
Many of these were issued as catch
penny affairs by men who have never been
able to amass even a small competence,
except possibly by deluding willing the
retical students to purchase these wild
efforts. Believing that the authors theory
was a practical one, these would be
theorists were ready to plunge into a
whirlpool that every practical and sue
to our interests.
Now that we have passed through this
peculiar So called campaign OF education
our people are again satisfied TO resume
their usual tenor and the termination has
brought to us a renewed feeling of con-
fidence. With this renewed feeling loans
are being freely made by the banks-the
realty mabket, both IN the City and State,
is showing much activity, income and
business property is in great demand, and
money is being drawn from the safe de-
post vaults and the holders are looking
for legitimate investments in all avenues
of trade.
The general outlook is bright and full
of promise, and l predict that for some
years San Francisco and the entire State
will enjoy period of great prosperity.
A. J. RICH & Co,
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How can our present tax system be i'm

How can our present tax system be i'm
proved?
What influence would the adoption of
the single-tax theory have on real prop
erty?
Is it in the interest of real estate to have
a new charter?
What has caused the periodical seasons
OF dulIness. followed by periods of pros
perity, which have characterized the real
estate market of this City during the last
forty years, and what {and this would be
d seasonable topic for lecture at this
moment) has caused our present depres-
sion, and when is it likely to end2
O. T. Won RHEIN.
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LABORERS HAD
THE PREFERENCE
Petition to Declare OConnell
& Lewis Insolvents
Rejected.
Judge Slack Said That the Petl'
ton Should Never Have
Been Filed.
One of the Most Groundless Cases,
He Remarked, That Had Ever
Been Brought Before Him.

1t appears that the statements made by
the attorneys for the labor creoltors OF
OConnell & Lewis, to the effect that that
firm owed more than $4,000 to fourteen
men employed on the construction OF the
City Hall dome was destitute OF truth.
Oscar Lewis of the firm OF O'Conneil
& Lewis said yesterday that all the men
who worked on the dome OF the City Hall
had been paid in full, with the exception
of only one or two to whom wages for a
very few days work remain unpaid. Mr..
Lewis does not deny the Indebtedness to
the men, but claims that it accrued while
the men were working on other contracts.
On October IL, five months after the
dome had been finished and accepted by
the City, O'Connell & Lewis made an
agreement with all their creditors except
two, turning over the assets of the firm to
three trustees, one of whom, James v.
Powers. was selected by the laborers as
their represen NATIVE. The firm was to be
allowed to continue in business for at
least twelve months, and if at the expira-
ton of that period it should be found that
the business was not profitable, it should
be wound up. The commercial creditors,
the heaviest being for only $780, agreed
that the laborers should be paid first out
of the assets.
Notwithstanding this agreement some
OF the creditors, including laborers. pre-
sented petition in the Superior Court
pray ing that O'Connell & Lewis be thrown
into involuntary insolvency. Thereupon
O'Connell & Lewis in self-defense were
obliged to file petition in voluntary in
solvency.
Judge Slack yesterday morning threw
the petition in involuntary insolvency out
of court. In doing so he said that the pc
tition should never nave been filed, and
that it was the most groundless case that
he had ever had to consider in matter of
insolvency.
the court granted the petition of o. Con-
nell & Lewis in voluntary insolvency.
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RR1eHT rRoM1sEs FoR ISL.

The real estate market in the past year
has been in an uncertain condition,
owing principally to the unsettled finan-
ciaI conditions which have existed, and
partially due to general depression and
dull times.
1t is evident that the dizziness of the mer-
camille business affects real estate ma
terially and especially rents, which gov
ern to a great degree the value of prop
erty. The banks declining to loan money
On real estate prior to the past election
naturally affected the sale of property and
assisted IL creating sluggish market; be-
sides, intending purchasers were SLOW to
invest, being uncertain of the outcome oil
the election. This being removed at the
present time has improved the conditions
of the real estate market, and the demand
for, especially hrst-ciass business prop
erty, has materially increased-in fact so
much so that the demand is greater than
the supply. There is also a good demand
for small improved property on good re-
tail streets.
Money has become plentiful, the conf
dence has been restored, and l believe
the year 1897 Will be a very prosperous
one; that values will materially enhance,
and much larger business can be ex-
pected than the past year. Interest on
money is low, taxes are less than they
were q year ago, and one important
feature which has presented itself is that
within the past month great many BUSH
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A FRONTIER LANDMARK.
The Little Log House Once Cccupie
by jefferson Davis.

The Little Log House Once Occupied
by Jefferson Davis.
at the old abandoned military post OF
Fort Gibson, Ind. T., there stands a lite
log house. 1t is now rapidly going I'd
decay and is inhabitable, but once,
long ago, it housed a man celebrated in
the worlds history, and to-day is pointed
out as one of the sights of the country,
says writer in the Illustrated American.
The house is none other than the quarters
of First Lieutenant Jefferson Davis, First
Dragons, United States army.
In the fall of 1884 Lieutenant Davis re-
ported with his troop OF dragons for
duty at Fort Gibson, then in what was
called Iowa Territory. Quarters were
assigned him in little log house situated
on the bank of the Neosho or Grand River,
which flows by the old post.
In this modest habitation the young
lieutenant lived, and, it is said, there en-
tertained WASHINGTON Irving and Eleazur
Williams when Irving was making his
trip through the West. The house is built
OF black walnut loss, the chinks between
the logs being filed with mortar. There
are two rooms, each containing a large
fireplace capable of burning cordwood of
full length.
CucH WAS CHe aOoue AZ "nACn IAe young
lieutenant spent his last days while in
active service, for in 1885 he left Fort Glib
son on leave of absence and resigned from
the service at its expiration.
Although over slxtv years have passed
since the young lieutenant occupied the
cabin, it has, on account of the almost in
desiructible material of which 1t is made,
managed to withstand very we'll the raw
ages of time and to-day is pointed out to
strangers who visit that part of the terri
tory as "Jeff Davis house,"
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NATURE GIVES
POWER TO HEAL
Medicine and instruments
Discarded by a 18th
Century Doctor.
ITO Do Good Is My Religion,
10 Cure the Sick My
Mission.
Men and Women Prominent in City
and State Tell of Health
Restored.
Ring out the old, ring in the new;

aiuB Jul Inc falSe, ring III tue True.
Has wider application perhaps than the
poet knew when he penned the famous
lines. In the healing art book knowledge
derived from the schools and so-called
scientific institutions has signally failed
to conquer the diseases which prey upon
mankind and make desolate countless
homes. The Old regime of nauseous
medicines, the surgeons knife and the
whole paraphernalia of instruments OF
torture, have been weighed in the balance
and found wanting.
At the close of the century more ra-
tional method of treatment. evolved from
Natures Arcana, like ray OF light pierces
the gloom and meets with instant and
widespread success.
This revolution, fraught with so much OF
hope and blessing to poor humanity, has
been accomplished by the work of one
woman, who has resided with us for the
last seventeen years, but so modest, so I'M
assuming have been her ministrations
among an army OF the afflicted to whom
she has brought health and happiness,
that our community little knew that in
DR.. Nellie Beighle, or "The Little Doctor"
as her patients endearingiy term her, San
francisco possessed the most successful
healer OF our day.
The story of her discovery of the heal
ing power developed. in her right arm to
touch the sick andebid them be whole is
familiar to our readers. Within that pu-
tent right arm 1.-The giver of every good
and perfect gift' has made the seat of an
occult force which science has often es-
sayed to describe, but as often failed 'to
pluck out the heart o. it's mystery"
a CALL reporter paid visit to her
beautiful offices on the sixth floor OF the
Spreckels building yesterday. z throng
of patients awaited their turn in the re-
ceptlon-room. The doctor obeys the in
junction. physician, heal thyself,'' for
the glow of health sparkles in her eye and
its roses mantle In her cheeks. There is
something masterful, yet tender. In her
manner as she accosts her patients and
their first step on health's highway is
taken in confidence and love.
The doctor is a charming conversation
alist and in answer to question said she
treated forty patients day. Being urged
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
THE STUDY OF REALTY.

An impression prevails that when per-
son has failed to demonstrate his capacity
to earn living in any other calling he
is still good enough to be a real estate
agent, hire an Office, buy desk and few
chairs, have sign painted and you are in
business. Or, if you are too impecunious
to produce a months rent, or lack the
ready cash to pay the first installment on
your furniture, you are not entirely barred,
for why may you not carry your memoir
anda in your hat, have a movable office
on the curbstone, and do your correspond
ence by borrowing paper and envelopes
at the barroom, the free-lunch counter of
which you favor with your patrona,e2
When meeting such nomadic specimens
of humanity, who call themselves real
estate brokers, have occasionally wisbe ed
that some one might rise to say word for
the importance and dignity of calling
which deals in transactions of greater
magnitude than almost any other, and
the correct conduct of which requires not
only general education and strict integ-
rity. but special training which expert
ence alone can give. 1t is a well-known
TACT that the percentage OF real-estate
owners to the population is greater in San
francisco than anywhere in the United
States; hence light en- that subject is
needed nowhere more than here.
Some one suggested recently that in our
high schools and universities an occa-
sional lecture on realty would not be
aniiss. Some OF the following questions
might be discussed:
Why is real estate investment adyan-
tageous Tor man of modest means?
Is 1t prudent to buy when mortgage
has to be given for part OF the purchase
price?
Why must all contracts bearing on real
estate be made in writinp2
What are the obligations and rights OF
tenant toward a landlord, and the land
lord toward his tenant2
Why have the choice localities for resi-
dence and business property changed four
or five times since the settlement of this
peninsula? And are these several loceli-
ties now permanently settled, and if SO
where are they2
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AN ENooURAeINe MARKET.

The outlook of the real estate market is
somewhat of task to predicate, but from
the indications of the past year it appears
to be encouraging. There has been more
unity of action the past year than for
merly-more enterprise, too-people have
not waited for something to happen, but
have set about doing Whatever they could
find to do with the best advantage.
In my opinion opportunities long ex-
pected IN the real estate market are coming
soon-when they come they will come in
manifold shape. Immigration will have
set in as result of enterprise on the part
OF the people and liberal induceme nts
offered by the railroads.
The stranger will be among us and new
life, new blood, more people. more money,
more industries will be the result.
AS we increase in numbers we will in
crease in strength and financial import
ance. The time is nearer than most OF US
imagine. There are grand opportunities
in this City and State compared with other
States and towns, ana l predict a much
larger volume of business in real estate
transactions the coming year than the
last has shown. JACOB HEYMAN.
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DIR. HalI,s Reinyigorator.

The resources of science have been tried in
vain to furnish a remedy for those wasting
drains that sap manhood's strength until
the Hall Medical Institute furnished
remedy sure and powerful that will
stop all losses in twenty-four hours. The
evils which follow in the wake of secret
vice and excuses have been banished by
its use. 1t is sent sealed by the institute
at 81 per bottle. or three bottles for S.
which is guaranteed to cure any case. The
address is: DR.. Halls Medical Institute,
865 Broadway, Oakland, Cal. Send for a
free book.
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COUNTRY LAND PROSPECTS.


The outlook for Improvement in coun-
try realty We consider most promising.
Our country has decided that we are to
have protection to American industries,
and California will be greatly benefited by
revised tariff law that will protect our
wool, wine, raisin, sugar and dried fruit
industries. Already there is a marked
improvement manifest in the numerous
inquiries. since the election, for country
properties. 1t is well known that our
State is producing more gold than ever be.
fore, and our mining interests are attract
ing worldwide attention. The Wine
growers Association has advanced the
price of wines, and the growers OF wine
grapes have bright future before them.
Raisins and dried fruits have advanced in
price, and the crop of this present year
has been marketed at q satisfactory profit.
The advance In or ain and the prospect OF
It's continuance have helped the farmer TO
look Tor brighter future. The large
amount of money that will be expended
IN com pleting the S. T. and S. J. V. K. K.
10 Bakersfield and connecting Stockton
TO San Francisco; the completion of the
Corral Hollow Railroad TO tidewater.
bringing cheap coal to our market, and
the connection by the S. P. R. R. of the
coast line connecting Santa Barbara to
this City by rail, will put money in circu-
lation that will stimulate all our indus
tries. Our country lands offer great in
ducements to our overcrowded cities. A
small farm, iudiciously selected and de-
voted to general farming, intellis emily
cultivated, cannot help but prove remuner-
alive, and certainly offers greater induce
ments than the vicissitudes OF business in
our overcrowded cities. We bespeak a
bright future in country realty.
Dawn BUSH
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cA11FoRN1A's SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES.


So much has been SAID from time to time
in regard to the future of real estate in San
Francisco and in the State of California
generally that it seems like useless repe-
tition to be repeating what every one has
thought upon the subject and unquestion-
ably knows well.
The advantages of California in climate
and natural resources are superior in yari-
ETY. and aggregation TO those OF any other
State in the Union. They are only wait
ing DEVELOPMENT. This development re-
quires population. Still, the character of
the population is very important. We
want only population that is able to take
care of itself while it is developing the re-
sources of the State. We want an active,
aggressive independent people There is
abundant room for any number OF this
kind.
The wealth of the community is the ag-
gregated wealth of individuals. Ii the
individuals are self-reliant, strong and
independent the community will be the
same; if the individuals are shiftless and
become involved in debt or otherwise the
community will be similar.
Ii, therefore, every individual in the
State of California will do that in which
he is engaged in way to make himself
entirely independent of others, and earn
ing hrst his own living and then produc-
ing some surplus wealth, the prosperity
of the State or any part of it will be as
sured. This is what every resident of the
State should aim at, and those whose
business it is to bring new settlers to the
State should have this END in view.
Our farming lands are now SO cheap and
the choice so great that any man in the
city with the average brain and physical
ability If he is not making living in the
city, can certainly do so with proper en-
ergy in the country.
Therefore, every citizen of our State
who is earning his living where he is and
adding something to the Increasing wealth
of the State, is doing his duty; and he
who is not doing this should consider his
circumstances and see If he cannot SO
change them or go elsewhere so as to earn
his living, and if possible also add to the
wealth of the State. II this spirit would
Undue ali of our people, it would not be
long before California and every part of it,
city and country alike, will forge ahead in
prosperous career. L. G. MCAFEE.
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INQUIRIES INCREASING.

While the greater part OF the last two
years has been distressingly quiet and the
market dull we certainly predict a pros
porous year for real estate. 1t is cafe to
say that prices of property are lower now
than they ever will be within the next ten
years. Not only the number but also the
Character of business and residence i'm
provements lately erected are awakening
an interest in real estate heretofore I'M
known. The mum Der of inquiries for prop
erty within the last two months is in
creasing wonderfully. Eastern capitalists
are beginning TO interest themselves in our
City, which Is evidenced by the recent
purchase of some of the large downtown
properties, Owing to the present rate OF
taxation banks will be obliged to reduce
the present rate of interest paid to depos-
itors; in consequence of which persons
having money on deposit will withdraw it
and invest it in real estate, from which
they will receive better returns. The
"slgns of the times" surely augur we'll for
1897. A. NJ. SPEoK & Co.
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nesses are changing locations. and in every
instance are leasing larger quarters, show
ing that they anticipate improved busl-
ness.
OF course it cannot be expected after
four or five years OF duilness that within
the next few months business Will revive
to great degree. 1t takes years todepre-
ciate property in town as large as this,
and it will take few years before full re-
action takes place.
San Francisco is being divided into dis
tricts. and certain retail trade being con-
fined to one portion and certain wholesale
trade to another, and Sc on. 1t is evident,
and in my opinion, that the present time
is the best time to invest in real estate |;
that real estate will never be so low again
in San Francisco, anu intending purchas-
ers can expect a big improvement and in
crease in the value OF real estate for the
year 1897 HENRY P. SoNNTAG.