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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
Each Man Must Openly Declare
Who Is His Choice for
Governor.
WILL CAUSE no PARTY DISRUPTION.
One of the Candidates Will Quietly
Withdraw When the Time
Comes.

OAKLAND, CAL. Oct. g. - The
last vestige of doubt regarding the
position OF DR.. George C. Pardee in State
politics was cleared away this morning
when his announcement was read in The
CALL.
For several weeks his name has been
mentioned, and il has been conceded that
he was IN active candidate for the nomi-
nation of Governor, but there are many
who were somewhat in doubt as to
whether his name was not being used
rather too freely by his friends. A few
days ago he contradicted story that he
had placed his politics in the hands of a
committee of three, and he caused it to be
known that he was doing his own politics
and would continue 10 do so. He avoided,
however. any mention of what consti-
tuted his particular politics just at this
time, although it was generally under
stood that he referred to the fight for the
nomination for Governor.
Now, however, ali doubts are at an end
and the declaration of his position pub
lished this morning was the very first
time he had made statement that he is
really in the contest and that if wanted
by the Republicans of Alameda County
nomination.
For over a month W. r. Davis has been
an avowed candidate, and he and his
friends have done quite little campaign
ing. w. w. knlckerbocker especially has
been very active In doing all possible TO
help Davis candidacy in the interior of
the State. 1t now develops that in the
meantime Pardee's friends have not been
idle, and that they, too have been testing
the feeling OF the interior.
Some weeks ago the ory was attributed
to knickerbocker that Pardee had PROM
ised not to run if Davis was really in the
tight This was contradicted by both
Pardee and Knickerbocker, but it was
sufficient TO show that IT was NOT intended
even at that time that any man should
have a walkover. Republicans generally
are rather pleased at the situation.
They argue that there can be no harm
In contest conducted on such friendly
lines, ana feel confident that whichever
man ultimately withdraws, he will do all
in his power to help the other. There
is no probability of a split il.
the party, although, of course, every
body IS anxious to the matter
brought to a head as soon as possible
Both men are actively at work now and
although there is an unwritten under
standing that at the proper time one shall
yield to the other, neither thinks that
time has yet arrived, and each is working
with great confidence.
This contest is very interesting" said
Assemblyman Frank Leavtt to-day, "and
whichever man wins the county Will have
a good representative. 1t is shaking up
the Republican party, and is bringing to
the front many who but for such friendly
contest would take no active part in poll
tics at all. 1t Will in anv event lead to an
early organization for the S ate campaign.
and thai will have its influence on the
votes of this county'
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gressed every one who cared to study the
building and the relation of the surround
ings TO the general plan of architecture
saw that a lame enta bic error had been
made in the surrender of the lots occupy
ing the space between the building and
Market street.
When the building was finished, and
the unsightly outlook observed, it became
apparent that steps should be taken TO
clear awav the buildings on the lots that
had been sod enl imp prove The space with
lawns. trees and shrubs. The park is part
OF the architectural plan, and cannot be
omitted without sacrificing the beauty
of the architecture.
Mem bers of the Grand Jury hold that
there is cloud on the title 10 several of
the lots, and that the time is opportune
for negotiations to recover the premises
by condemnation or direct purchase.
In discussing the proposition to issue
bonds, 1T was said by mem bers of the
Grand Jury that the Bonds should only
be sold in such amounts, from time to
time, as the character and scope OF the
public improvement demanded Author
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made her detut with Augustin DAILY,
with whose com pany she remained for two
% three years, after which she starred with
her own company. She is tiny, bright
vlvac'ous little lady, and will no do ubi
become great favorite here.
While in New York, Mr.. Leahy met
Ferris Hartman, who has lust received a
most advantageous engagement as come
dian with the company OF which Anna
Held isthe stellar attraction. The opera
will be LA Poupee," which is at present
all the rage in Europe. They open at
Hammerstein's Oily mpia on the IS h.
Among the new operas secured bv
Mr.. Leahy are brian Boru," Madeiine, !"
The Magic kiss" DIR. Syntax." "The
Grand Vizier,' Poor Jonathan -
"Nadiy," The Pearl of Pekin, "The
Tryrolian" and Venus
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The committee of the Grand Jury hav-
ing charge of the subject consists of c. o.
Burton, ]. r. Howell, l. w. Hellman Jr.,
Charles S. Stanyan, Luke Battles and the
foreman, H. H. Hobbs.
The mem bers OF the Grand Jury have
given the enterprise much thought and
deliberation. They know bonds cannot
be issued without the consent of the
voters obtained at an election called for
the purpose. In order that the fullest ex-
preston of public opinion may be bad on
the subject 1t has been deemed best TO
present to the Board of Supervisors
COM plete system of municipal improve
ment.
For the reconstruction of the entire
sewer system of San Fran cisco two plans
are already in existence. South of Market
street the system may require pumping
plant. North of Market the plan of di-
rect drainage is regarded as the best.
Horace Davis has given this subject much
study, and is in a position 10 offer the
committee the henef of his knowledge
The scheme OF improvement contem-
plates the repaving of Market street from
the Bay to Valencia street. Taxpayers
generally indorse this proposed work. out
money has not been available from the
ordinary sources of revenue to carry out
the plan.
One feature of the proposed scheme of
progress is sure to enlist widespread COM
ment. This enterprise was foreshadowed
exclusively IN The CALL yesterday.
Simply stated, il contempIates the acqui-
sition of the City Hall lots, which the city
unwisely parted with many years ago. 1t
is an open question now whether the
City Hall Commissioners had power to
dIvest the city of title to lots which had
been reserved for public uses. The fact
remains, however. that the lots were Of
fered for sale and the city sought to con-
vey utle to the purchasers. AS the
construction of the new City Hall pro-
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THE COMPANY COMPLETE
Manager Leahy Brings the New
Soubrette and Prima Donna
With Him.
He Arrived From the East THURSDAY
Ferris Hartman and Anna Held
in La Poupee."

Manager Leahy of the Tivoli Opera
house returned Thursday evening from
the East, where he has been for the last
week or so securing the right to produce
some OF the lates. Eastern comic opera
successes. During his stay there he ar
ranged with Augustin DAILY and Rice for
the Pacific Coast r ghts to all of their pro-
ductiors. "The Gesha." which is billed
TO open On Sunday evening, the 18th, will
be given with all the original costumes
and scenery.
Mr.. Leahy brought with him two new
members Tor the company, Miss Florence
Walcot, late prima donna of the Whitney
opera company. where she scored an en-
ormous success in Rob Roy" and Miss
Edith Hall, who Will act as soubrette
during the comic opera season. Miss Hall
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
JAPAN IS VERY FRIEN DLY
ambassadors Arrive and Ex-
press Their Country's
Love for Us.
Professor Witsukuri and Hon. Fujita
Come to Attend Sealing
Conference.

japan expresses the most cordial feel
lngs toward the United States and mani
Tests an eagerness 20 cooperate with this
country in settling the pending sealing
question.
Two Japanese scholars and scien fists
arrived here yesterday on the steam ship
CHINA. They are special commissioners
on their way to Washington TO the pro-
posed sealing conference, in which Great
Britain does not care to participate. be-
cause Russia and Japan. also possessing
seal herds, have been invited to take part
ana settle the matter of pelagic slaughter
ing once for all.
;, One of these EN- passadors is Professor
haklchi Mitsukuri of the department OF
zoology in TOXIC University, the Govern
ment institution, with 1900 students and
more than loo professors. He holds q
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

Ph. d, degree from Johns Hopkins Uni
verslty, where he was a fellow in 1880 81,
after his graduation from the Yale Scien.
University in England. He has been a
mem ber of Japan's Fisheries Commission
since its creation in 1898.
The other ambassador is Shiro Fuiita.
an experienced diplomat, who was al.
tache of the japanese legation at Vienna
in 1887 and In 1889 was transferred 10 that
at Berlin.
Later in Japan he was secretary to the
Minister CT Com m unications and Council
lor of that department. In 1891 he was
Japan's representative at the Interna-
tional Postal Conference at Vienna and
since 1892 he has suceessively been secre-
tary and councillor to the Minister of War.
Director of the Patent Bureau and latterIy
Director of the Agricultural and Fisheries
Bureau.
They are accompanied here by Mr.. Ham
lin, special United States Commissioner
to Japan to invite epresentatlves to the
sealing conference.
They will confer with resident Jord an
OF Stanford University to-day and will de-
part to- orrow for Washington.
Speaking for bo; h himself and Professor
Mitsukuri, the Hon. Fujita said:
The prompt acceptance on the part of
the Government of Japan of the invitation
TO participate In the conference is but
another sign of the peculiarly cordial
relations and the strong feeling of affec-
ton between the two countries, which
have existed ever since the visit of Com
modore Perry ana which we believe will
exist forever
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

! the city's use. The ordinance also stipu-
lated that the reservation should be called
Yerba Buena Park.
In 1870 an act was passed by the Legis-
lature authorizing the building of the
City Hall and placing the matter in the
hands OF commission. The Governor
appointed Joseph G. Eastland, p. III.
Canavan and Charles A. McLane These
men were given control of Yerba Buena
Fark and empowered to dispose of what.
ever portion OF the property they: mig ht
deem mt IN order to raise money for the
building of the hail.
Tue portion of the ground not covered
by the hall was divided into ninety-nine
lots and sale by auction was arranged
for May IL, 1871
The Board of Supervisors in power at
that time were opposed to parting with
Inc land because of the belief that it was
intended for use as a public park, and be-
gan a suit 10 have the legality of the sale
tested. An injunction and an order re-
stralnlng the commission from selling
were asked.
The Supreme Court decided again st
the city, Dut owing to the legal entangle-
meni the sale was not held until August
20, 1871, when the auction took place at
fiatts Hall. The total amount realized
was S953,9OO, which was spent before the
foundations of the hall were com mpleted.
1he commissioners paid three attorneys
VINO were employed to assist their regular
legal adviser In the Injunction suit $1,000
each.
I'm my mind there is no question OF the
| right OF the Board of Supervisors to con-
dema The land and dedicate it to the pub.
TIC use for park or other purposes.
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would be third of mile to Larkin street
without a business house. All the trade
would be diverted down Sixth and Seventh
streets. This would be assisted by the
fact that the other side of the street is
filed with mere shanties. Such has been
the experience of other cities. That prop
erty could not be bought now for less
than 81, 500, 900. 1t would be dark spot
at night, as the City Hall is not then
lighted. l don't think it good proposi-
ton to buv park at the rate OF $1,000 per
front foot"
JUDGE CARROLL COOK:
Certainly | am in favor of the idea.
have so expressed myself for the last te IN
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
IT'S FAVORED BY CITIZENS S

Interview With Business Men on
the Subject or the City Hall
Park.
large number of citizens and business
men were interviewed Yesterday on the
subject of the Grand Jury's work toward
City Hall Park. The large majority
favored the improvement al the earliest
possible date.
.. D1Nk Importer
OF Dry Goods and Furnishing =
Goods: 1.-The idea is an excellent one
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
IN FAVOR OF A CITY HALL PARK.

ity, it was suggested. should be obtained
to issue forty million 50-year bonds, bear
ing or 4 per cent interest. The bonds so au-
thoriZed could be sold as money was
needed to extend the general work of i'm
provement.
The idea is advanced that San Fran
cisco must adopt a policy of progress in
m uni icipal affairs. The enterprise of in
dividuals in building beautiful homes,
constructing railroads and adding in
other ways 10 the public wealth should be
REINFORCED by progressive measures on the
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

HS HE scheme for a progressive
movement in San Francisco
which may involve an issue of
municipal bonds in the sum of
$4,000, 900 is beginning to take
definite shape. The plan as outlined by a
committee of the Grand Jury will soon be
presented to the Board of Supervisors in
the form of commendation Tor general
i'm mprovement of the streets, sewers and
parks of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
lndep.naent ror.st.r.

This evening the me m bers OF Court South.
ern Heights of the Independent Order of For
esters will give its fifth anniversary enter.
tainment and dance in Odd Fellows Hall. on
which occasion there will be rendered public
reception by the Independent Foresters of the
city to DR.. Oronhyatekha, supreme chiel
ranger, and George A. McEIfresb, high CHIEF
ranger OF California,
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

part of the city.
In this direction the Grand Jury can
only suggest plans. 1t will devoIve upon
the Board of Supervisors and the citizens
and taxpayers generally TO put the
scheme in proper form for public agita-
ton. 1t is accepted as a fact tn at munich
pal progress is demanded by the people of
San Francisco and 1t is now proposed TO
give the voters an opportunity to register
their views al the ballot. box.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
Town Talk

This week con tains a beautiful portrait of
Miss Mabel Lloyd Jessup. a society favorite in
Sacramento and in her late home, Portland,
Oregon. the society news in this iss ne OF tie
popular weekly is interesting, the short para
graphs, solid editorials, literary, stage and
music criticisms being above the average in
interest
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

and should be approved by every good
citizen of San Francisco, as it will beautify
the city and do justice to the City Hall.
The CITY needs Just such a beauty SPOT"
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
? ALWAYS FOR ANY IMPROVEMENT.

Mrs Abby NJ Parrot II always in favor
As regard this in front
have been sold place."
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
HISTORY OF THE PARK,

John A. Russell Tells How the City
Lost Possession OF the Property.
No man in San francisco is so we'll
acquainted with the history of the City
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
NEW TO-DAY.

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we'll bring
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Style, quality, per-
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MILDLY suits, knee pants, in
mixed colors and navy blue,
neatly trimmed with pearl
buttons
For ages 3 to s, extra value
$3.50
Refer suits with large
sailor collars, cuffs and collars
braided, navy blue, very
dressy, extra value
$3.50
Especially attractive offerings in
every department
See window display
ROOS BROS
27-37 Kearny corner Post %
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

a Co.: The CITY Hail should not be
hidden behind a lot of tum BILE down
shanties. The buildings should be cleared
away, so that a good view of the hall
could be obtained. The park should be
put there, as it will EN- bellish the CITY
Hall and beautify the city. The park
should have been made there in the first
place. | am in favor of itn
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

this has got TO be a one-horse town, and
1t is almost ridiculous to talk about max
ing park or any other Improvements"
w. a. KELLY. Druggist: AZ
think Market street should be improved
first"
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

years. In fact, in my estimation 1t was
an outrage ever 10 sell the land at all.''
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09

ceeding from the womb lying over and
pressing on the rectum? Do you know
that these are signs of displacement. and
that you will never be well while that
lasts?
What woman needs who is thus af-
1ected is to strengthen the ligaments so
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
CHARLES ANDERSON. sIer.

CHARLES ANDERSON. Mer-
chant Tailor: Justice TO the city and
10 the people demands that Just such a
thing should be done. These old buildings
should be removed and just such a place
as that portrayed in The CALL this morn
ing should occupy that Site
H. II. ALLEN, Dealer i'm Fire
arms think IL pity he property
was ever sold tor n park should have been
there long ago. l am in favor of it as it
would beauiify the place great deal and
benefit the city immensely"
- y. FULLERTON. PhOtOp-
rapher: Il 40 not believe IN pay.ng
the City Hall IN back yard. The ground
should have been converted into a pleas
ure park long ago.
- d Il PH SCH w ALBE
JeWeIer: Il do not tnink 1t would be
advisable at this time. as taxes are nigh
enough already"
GEORGE r.. OSBORN of Os-
born N Co.: "a PARK mere would
beautify The place greatly. Market street
Is the principal promenade for visitors,
and park there would attract a great
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-09
ISAAC WOLF. Proprietor

MOnarch ShOestOre: III would be
grand thing for the city and should be
done. l believe that the benefits that
would accrue 10 the people would justify
The expenditure. 1t will not only beautify
the City Hall but will also be a credit to
the city'i
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-06-17

such an impression get abroad and
Hawaii would be the sufferer.
Talk as they may of the power of
the lobby" the fact still remains
that Congressmen are inclined to
slum the man who is a paid agent.
while the one arguing and working
from firm conviction Is given a
more ready hearing and his words
carry more weight. There are of
course remarkable exceptions to
the rule and if our officials can find
one of them the country can at
the present time afford to offer
large inducements, if not they
cannot, home timber is preferable.
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Mr.. Whitney Returns.

II. NJ. Whitney, editor of the Plan
ters' Monthly, returned by the Kinau
from Hilo, where he spent four or five
days with his daughter, Mrs. Goodale.
Mr.. Whitney says Hilo and its sur
rounding country is keeping up stead
lily its march of progress, many i'm
provements being noted since his last
visit, about a year ago. The sugar
plantations are prosperous, and mat
ters are going along as if there were
no possibility of adverse legislation in
the United States. The people general
ly are too much interested in business
affairs to give much attention to poll
tics. Coffee along the Olaa road is
coming up to expectations, and the
town at the Halfway House is assum-
ing quite sizeable proportions.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-06-17

This is also the reason for the great popu-
larity of Hoods Sarsaparilla as building
up medicine. By making pure, rich blood,
1t gives vigor and vitality even in try
ing seasons, when, owing to impover-
ished blood, thousands are complaining OF
weakness and WEAKNESS, lack of energy
and ambition, and that tired feeling.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-06-17
MIR. FITZGERALD'S MISSION.

As some Of the California papers
have charged that The mission of
Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald to
the Islands was entirely a political
move. intended to affect the action
of the United States in Hawaiian
matters. and was not a movement
made in good faith, we give a
brief, but accurate account Of the
origin of this mission. The par
ties engaged ia it, did not care to
declare their intentions on pos
tiers" but preferred to make it sue
cessful, before making it public.
1t was understood by all the par
ties, that there might be an unfav-
orable result to Mr.. Fitzgeralds
mission, as it was purely business
affair, and he was requested to pur-
sue his own course In any investi-
CATION.
The statement we publish shows
that Mr.. Fitzgerald's mission was
a purely business matter, suggested
by men who had faith in white
labor, and it was believed that if it
was successful, it would revolu-
tionize, in time, the social and poll
teal conditions of the Islands.
The planters were not invited to
Join In the invitation to Mr.. Fitz-
gerald to visit the Islands. The
Government neither aided, or sup
ported the movement, although it
approved of it.
The Eva Plantation Company
promoted this enterprise along the
line of It's new methods of using
labor, and in It's earnest desire to
place plantation property in these
Islands on a better foundation.
Mr.. Armstrong; interest in the
matter arises solely from his con-
viction that "the only way to
Americanize the Islands, is to Am
ericanize them, and if that is inn
possible, then let them 90 to the
Asiatics and done with it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-06-17

The selection of a successor to
the late Frank p. Hastings is a
matter of no small Importance. AT
first thought many of our citizens
have felt that the most judicious
move would be to appoint a Wash
ington man who has an intimate
acquaintance with the public men
about the capitol; one who would
not require an extended term of
education in getting acquainted.
On the other hand it is recognized
that any Washingtonian who has
nothing at stake in Hawaii is likely
to be considered by Senators and
Representatives as in the same cate
CORY as the lobbyist. Once let
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-06-17
Cure

Your druggist may say we don't
keep it, but we have one just as good;
don't be induced to try something else
that may injure you. DR.. Cummins
has used this recipe for years in his
practice, and has met with remarkable
success.
Get CUMMINS' and take no other.
Price 20 and so cents a bottle.
HO[L|STERDRUGCO.
SOLE AGENTS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-06-17

The Orange Judd Farmer, an
agricultural weekly issued in Chi
cago, but controlled by parties in
Springfield, Mass, who also own
the American Agriculturalist,
publishes the statement that the
San Francisco Chamber of Com
merce has passed resolution fav-
oring the abrogation of the Hawai-
ian Treaty. The grounds given for
this action are that the San
Francisco merchants consider the
prospects of the California beet
sugar industry of more importance
than the trade with Hawaii. The
Farmer suggests to its readers that
if San Francisco merchants do not
want the Treaty continued there is
certainly no reason why farmers of
the Middle West should not OPP
pose it. This statement regarding
the action of the San Francisco
merchants is news. Not only this,
it is a rank misrepresentation of
the majority of the mercantile
houses of that city, and ought not
to pass unnOticed.