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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
THOMAS LOUGHRAN.
One Of the Most Prominent
Commission Merchants
in the CitV.

In every community such as San
Francisco the traffic in produce and
provisions necessarily occupies an i'm
portant place among mercantile enter
prises. OF the many firms engaged in
this business in this city none is more
widely or favOrably known than the
commission house of Thomas Lough-
ran at 217-223 Clay street. Mr. Lough-
ran has been an importer and whole
sale dealer in provisions and produce
for many years and his trade extends
to the leading cities along the coast. In
this city especially he has succeeded
in building up a large trade. Mr.
Loughran is agent here for Whittaker's s
celebrated sugar cured hams, one of
the best known brands in the market
In business and social circles Mr.
Loughran has a host of friends.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
Maps of Alaska.

When one buys map the first con-
sideration is that it should be reliable,
and the second that it should be OBJ
tanned at a reasonable price. The
United States Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey has just published an up to date
map of the Alaskan territory, showing
the Klondike region, the price of which
is so cents, postage additional The
survey has also issued a route map
showing the country from Juneau to
Porcupine River, the price of which is
20 cents, postage additional These
maps are on sale at Dillon & Co.'S, the
well known chronometer makers, at
80 California street, and dealers in
compasses, watches and clocks and op-
tical goods of every description.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTS
The City Street Improvement
Company Leads All Others
in This Work.

The City Street Improvement Com
pany, the offices of which are in the
Mills building, has been for six years
the leading bituminous rock street
paving firm in California. COMPOSED
Of men who are experts in their line
and who are as enterprising and pub
lie spirited as they are efficient. the
company has succeeded in gaining
public confidence, the result being a
volume of business in it's line enioved
by no competing firm. J. w. McDon-
aid is president, w. L. Dennison sec
retary and Colonel G. H. MendeH con-
sulting engineer. The directors are H.
Dutard, c. B. Stone, T. B. Bishop, ].
w. Mcdonald and w. E. Dennison.
The company's reputation rests upon
the superior quality Of bituminous rock
used in its paving work. 1t is the only
company in the city which uses the
steam roller. 1t guarantees all it's
work for from five to ten years. The
use of bitumen for paving purposes is
rapidly becoming general, and there
can be no doubt that it is the best and
cheapest material in the market. In
addition to this the cost of keeping
streets laid with bituminous rock in re-
pair is much less than where other ma
terials are used.
The company was Incorporated in
May, 1891, and owns the largest btu
minous rock mine in the world, located
near Santa Cruz, Cal, together with
other extensive mines located near
Kings City, Monterey County, and
near Port Hartford, in San Luis Obispo
County. 1t is now constructing the
breakwater at Port Hartford and jetties
at Eureka, Cal, for the Government.
The company has branch offices at
Oakland, Marysville, Stockton and
Sacramento, its work in each of these
cities having received the warmest in
dOrsement of the public. It's opera
tions in this city have been unusually
extensive in the past few years, with
the promises for the future excellent.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
L. Feldman & Co.

The firm of L. Feldman & Co, i'm
pOrters of and wholesale dealers in
wood and willow ware at 220 and 222
Front street, was established in 1852
1t is the oldest enterprise of that char
acter on the coast. The firm is com
posed of L. Feldman and his son, the
latter being superintendent. In addi-
ton to the wood and willow ware
the firm manufactures the cele-
brated Eureka brooms, busters,
dOormats and all kinds of brushes
The handling of rope and cordage in
vast variety is a speciality. Branch
houses of che firm have been estab-
iished at Portland, Melbourne and
Sydney. The reliability of the con-
cern is generally recognized, the result
being a heavy volume of business
every year.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
w. A. MILLER & CO.
Well-KnOwn Local Dealers in
Hay, Grain and Feed.


w. a. Miller & Co., the wholesale
commission merchants and dealers in
hay, grain and feed, located at % ana
y Spear street, compose one of the
most successful firms doing business in
this line in the city. The business of
the concern was established in 1864,
the firm name being Miller & Hall.
Subsequently Mr.. Hall retired, the firm
name then changing to Ellis & Miller.
In 1896 Mr.. Ellis retired. The concern
was incorporated under the name of
w. A. Miller & Co, the senior partner
being a son of the founder of the bust
ness.
Mr.. Miller and his associates are keen
business men and highly respected in
mercantile circles. They do an immense
shipping as well as local business, its
trade extending along the coast from
Alaska to Central America and to the
Hawaiian Islands and China. Their
careful business methods as well as
their integrity have secured for them
the Endorsement and patronage of all
who are identified with agricultural in
terests. The firm is a leading member
Of the San Francisco Produce and Hay
Exchanges.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
A Great BOOkbindery.

The bookbinding establishment of J..
B. Mcintyre is one of the oldest mer-
camille houses in San Francisco. The
reputation of Mr.. Mcintyre as an ex-
perienced workman in his particular
line Of business is too well and favora-
bly, known to require extended COM
mendation. He is practically acquaint-
ed with every detail of his business and
the excellence Of his work is due to his
personal supervision.
In connection with the bookbindery.
at 422 Commercial street, he manufac-
lures account books and conducts a
large printing business. A speciality is
made of fine ruling and binding of
ledgers. journals and day books.
Mr.. Mcintyre began his present busi-
ness more than quarter of a centur~
ago, and his establishment has steadily
prospered, until it is to-day one of our
greatest manufacturing institutions.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
De LanO Brothers

The firm of De Lano Bros, the brass.
copper and sheet metal workers, is one
Of the most prominent identified with
the local shipping industry 1t is COM
posed of f. NJ. and w. w. de Lano.
both of whom enjoy excellent reputa-
uons as honest and reliable business
men. They make a speciality of every
description of marine work and do an
extensive business in the jobbing line.
The fine quality of their goods and the
superiority of their workmanship have
assisted in placing them at the head
of local industries of this nature. Their
excellent work is always in evidence
on the principal ocean liners, the ferry
steamers and the larger ships that ply
the waters of the bay.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
RESPONSIBLE FIRMS,
Contributed to the Great
ness Of San Francisco.

San Francisco is unquestionably the
industrial and manufacturing center
of the Pacific Coast. Not only are
her enterprises numerous and of ex-
tensive scope, but they have been and
still are important factors in the prog
ress and development of this city. In
no city of the world situated as San
Francisco is, and governed by natural
laws peculiar to that situation, have
manufacture and trade made such
rapid strides and assumed such vast
proportions as marks the Industrial
history of this city. Drawing upon a
limited field and surrounded by rivals
who dispute with her the commercial
supremacy of the Pacific Coast, San
Francisco has nevertheless kept the
lead as a distributing center and now
occupies a position which will become
stronger as time passes.
This proud result has been achieved
in a great measure by the indomita-
bic perseverance, energy and enter
prise of the men engaged in the man
ufacturing business in this city. The
industrial greatness of San Francisco
embodies the records of the business
men who placed her in that position of
vantage. Always firm believers in her
future, these men invested their cap
ital and devoted their sole time to en-
terprises which served not only to en-
rich many, but added greatly to the
wealth of the municipality. The his
tory of many of these firms is an OBJ
ject lesson which may be studied with
profit by the present generation, to
whom we must look for still greater
achievements. Herewith is according
~ given brief sketches of the promi-
nent manufacturing, shipping, mercan-
tile and kindred business enterprises,
with headquarters in San Francisco
and doing business throughout the en-
tire Pacific Coast. They are all rep
resentative institutions, with the ad-
vancement of San Francisco at heart
and we'll deserve the success they all
enjoy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
Leading Local Sailnaakers.

The business of sail-making is an i'm
portant one in every seaport, and it is
especially so at San Francisco. Chief
among the firms engaged in this busi-
ness is that of Messrs. Brann & Prior
at 81 Clay street. The firm is COM
posed of Robert c. Brann and John L.
Prior, both of whom are we'll and ia
vorably known in shipping circles.
Their establishment is one of the larg-
est of it's kind on the coast, and fur
nishes employment to many persons.
In the prosecution of their business
only the best materials are used, the
motto of the firm being prompt and
efficient service at all times.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
MEYER, WILSON & co.
Leading Importing and Export
ing Commission House.


Chief among the firms which occu-
py high places in the business commu-
nifty of San Francisco, may be men
toned the reliable importing and ex-
porting commission house of Never
Wilson & Co., located at 210 Battery
street. With a record Of forty-two
years of business life in this CITY the
firm has established an extensive
trade and won the distinction of he
ing one of the soundest and most re-
liable concerns on the Pacific Coast.
1t was in 1855 when the business was
established under the firm name of
Peck, Rodgers & Co., as a branch to
the house of the same name then oper-
ating in Liverpool. In 1860, Mr.. Peck
retired, the firm name then being
changed to Rodgers, Meyer & Co. in
San Francisco, and to Robert Rodgers
& Co. in Liverpool. In 1872 the extern
sive interests of the firm in the north
necessitated the establishment Of a
branch house at Portland, and ten
years later the firm name was again
changed, this time to Meyer, Wilson &,
Co. in San Francisco and Portland, and
to Wilson, Meyer & Co. in Liverpool.
The resident members of the firm are
H. L. L. and George H. c. Meyer.
while John Wilson resides in Liverpool
The members of this staunch firm
are public spirited and enterprising cit
iZens. Their standing in commercial
and shipping circles is Of the very best.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
Dodqe, Sweeney & Co.

The firm of Dodge, Sweeney & Co.,
located at ia and 116 Market street, is
one of the Oldest and most substantial
firms in the city. 1t undoubtedly does
the most extensive business in provis-
ions and dairy products west of the
Missouri river. The reputation of the
firm and that of it's goods extends over
the entire coast, throughout the islands
of the Pacific and into the Orient.
Dairy products in all their varieties,
including butter, cheese and eggs, are
handled in enormous quantities. This
branch is in charge of D. Davis. Next
in Importance ranks the firms agency
for Libby, Mcneil & Libby's canned
meats, the sales amounting in the ag-
gregate to nearly 100, 900 cases per wear.
The firm is also sole agent for Dupee
hams, White Rose and Fairbanks lard
Higgins Liverpool salt and for the out
put of the American condensed milk
company of Novato, Cal. Canned
salmon, oysters, sardines and corn are
also largely handled. Particular atten-
ton is paid to the Quitting of ocean
steamers and preparations for a heavy
Alaska trade next season are being
made. The firm is composed of II. l..
Dodge, S. H. Sweeney and F. w. Van
Sicklen.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
LEADING GROCERS.
Notable Success Of the Import
ing Firm Of Haas Bros.

Chief among the importers and
wholesale grocers of San Francisco
stands the reliable firm of Haas Broth
ers Of 100 and 102 California street. The
firm has been in business in this city
since 1865, and in that time has built
up the largest business of any similar
concern on the coast. 1t deals in gro
ceries, coffees, teas, provisions, tobacco
and cigars. It's trade extends to Mex
leo, Australia, China and Japan, as
well as to all points on the Pacific
slope.
The success of the firm, as one mem
Der expresses it, lis due to the fact
that we sell the best goods at the low
est prices The firm also handles
quicksilver. it being agent for the pro-
duct of the Napa Consolidated. Aetna
Consolidated and the New Idria Quick
silver Mining Companies.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
LEADING SHIP CHAMBERS
One Of the Best Known Firms
Is Lewis, Anderson & Co.

The handling of naval stores and
ship chandlery is one of the important
enterprises of San Francisco, and chief
among the firms engaged in this busi-
ness is that of Lewis, Anderson & Co.
at 26 East street. Possessing an ad-
mirable location and stock of goods
which exceeds in extent and superior
ity that of any competing concern, the
firm enjoys a large and constantly in
creasing patronage. The members Of
the firm are very popular in shipping
circles.
The firm was incorporated in 1890,
with William Lewis president, A. An
derson vice-president, c. H. BarstoV'
secretary and George Boole treasurer \
1t imports and deals in ship chandler, 4
naval stores, wire ropes, anchors
chains, yellow metal, sheathing feI&,
oakum, paints, oils. duck. tents, flags,
covers, burlaps and boat sail drills.
The handling of New Bedford hemp,
MANILA cordage and bolt rope is a spe-
cialty.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
JOHN G. EDMONDSON.
The Leading Ship, House, Sign
and Ornamental Painter.

ana ornamental Painter.
No mention of enterprises which are
identified with the shipping interests
of San Francisco would be complete
without allusion to John G. Edmond
son OF 22O Brannan street. who has
for years past been engaged in ships
painting as well as conducting a large
business in sign and ornamental paint
ing. One of the specialties of Mr.. Ed
mondson is the cleaning and paint
ing of ships bottoms, In which work
he uses Golden Gate Anti Fouling
Composition, manufactured exclusively
by himself. The business was estab-
lished originally in 1858, and is conse-
quently one of the Oldest of it's kind
on the water front. Mr.. Edmondson
assumed control in 1880, and the sue
cess his efforts have met with is evi-
dence of his reliability in the perform
ance of all contracts.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
Hyans, Brown & Co.. Clothiers.

Hyans, Brown & Co., Clothiers.
Among the representative business
houses in this city none stands higher
than the firm of Hyams, Brown & Co.,
the clothiers, at 25 and 27 Sansome
street. The gentlemen comprising this
firm are enterprising and believe in the
old maxim of quick sales and small
profits. They carry one of the largest
stocks of fine ready made clothing to
be found on the coast. Their immense
business is a guarantee of the superior
quality of their goods.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-03
CITY REPORTS.
CITY SOLICITOR.

City Solicitor Chapman reports thab
the city is party defendant to two suits
began the past year. The first is an ap-
peal from an award of damages for wild
ening Portland street, brought by >. ID.
Hines and others. This case Is still
pending in the Supreme Court. Tho
only other suit begun is that OF Nellie
S. Evans, returpabls at the March term
of the Superior Court, in which the
plaintiff claims to recover $4,000 damages
on account of overflow of cellar from a
defective Fore st. sewer. The only other
Gaze pending is the suit of the Brigg
Manufacturing Co.. a case July stated III
former report.
At the beginning of the year the suit
in equity brought by the city against L..
Frank Jones, of Deering, collector OF
that city, to restrain him from selling
for unpaid taxes lands acquired by the
city as part of Evergreen Cemetery, was
pending, A demurrer was filed By de-
fendant and sustained. The city did not
appeal, as more satisfactory settlement
will probably be made in the near flu
ture.
Two suits have been brought in behalf
OF the CITY the past year. One against
the Portland Gaslight Co., TO recover
$500. % for expense incurred by the city
in replacing pavement on Exchange St.
displaced in digging up the street to lay
gas pipes in 1898. This case was settled
out Of court for $500. The second suit
was against he estate of g. h. Fowler
to recovsrssS20. so on account of Overseers
of the Poor. Ibis case was settled out of
court for full amour
There is pending a controversy between
the City of Portland and the County
Treasurer about the disposition of certain
fines, imposed for violations of the stat
ute against gambling, which the law re-
quires to be paid to the city. This case,
by agreement with the County Attorney,
has beeE referred to Judge Walton, but
no hearing On the matter has yet been
had.
There has been the usual routine work
as we'll as she additional works imposed
on the Solicitor as member of the com
mission to prepare draft for a new city
charter.
HARBOR MASTER.
Harbor Master Charles A. Goud re-
ports that he has visited "a steamers the
past year, aside from the regular lines,
two barges, one ship, eight barks, two
briggs, eight four-masted schooners, all
coastwise and inspected them; also seven
banks, four brigs, twelve sohooners from
foreign ports, and all showed clean bills
of health. He has moved from the main
channel and roads and ferry channel 2O2
schooners. coasters and fishermen, and
25 Yachts. He has distributed 226 copies
of rules and regulations.
He took up, replaced, repaired and ro-
neinted six channel buuys ut an expense
of s27 so. lie imposed fine of q On the
schooner Helen King because she failed
to move her berth after being ordered &c
do so twice, and the money was paid. Nc
vessels have been quarantined the past
year He would have an ordinance
passed infiioting fine on vessels anchor
ing ON channel buoys, thus dragging
them from positions. Particulars OF
routine work are given in the report.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-03
DEERING.

The board of engineers of the file de-
partment held their monthly meeting
Monday evening for the transaction of
routine business.
An earnest effort is being made to
reorganize the Deering High School
Cadets.
At the Riyerton Casino Monday even.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bailey and
party OF about thirty members of the
whist club, to which they belong were
entertained with supper followed by
whist.
Harold, TIE young son of Mr.. William
A. bahb, met with painful accident
Saturday. He slipped on the ice and fell,
iniuring himself internally.
at the special meeting of the aldermen
thy ordinance changing the salary of the
board Of assessors was taken up and after
remarks motion was made to lay 1t Oh
the ia BILE. The motion was lost on tie
vote, the president voting in the mega
tive.
A bill from e. W. Golf was read for
s12 for sprinkling Main street in front of
the Forest street grammar school. 1t was
ordered paid. The bill for damages from
j. h. Small WAS laid on tie table.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-03
BARKeEP's RoDERlck DHU ROLE.
He Says you Lie,'' When Cause is Given
if 1t Were in the Court of Heaven.

New York, March 2.-George Kelly
was on trial yesterday before Juoge
Cowing in the General Sessions charged
with robbing Michael Rozzi OF l4s5n
street and Morris avenue on February O.
Joseph Alyalovini, bartender IN she
saloon where the alleged robbery o.
CURED, was called as witness. Lawyer
J. J. Halligan, in cross-examining him.
asked:
Didn't you say that your saloon
would become more popular II this oo'
PENDANT was convicted?''
81 did not,' remarked the witness,
"and you are liar to say that.
Judge Cowing asked the witness II he
understood him to1Gcall the lawyer
liar" t.
:: "Yes,' - ssaid Alvaloyini, che is
damned liar. cpl fine you $50 for COIL
tempt of court said the judge. ,tr,,,
81 don't oare," said the witness, i 81
write my check for the fine. III liz
I'D the check now. !.
But the court won't take checks. q
brother of the witness came into oeul'
ard counted out S22 in one-dollar plils.
He wanted the Judge to compromise on
the 1922, but the Court has no bargain
counter Then the brother borrower une
witnesses watch and was going OUT TO
pawn it.
Assistant District A ttorney Van alien
ask ed the Judge TO remit the nne, say ~
that the witness did not understand the
English Language well enough to appre-
oiate the gravity of the situation. Oh
this statement Judge Cowing let the Wit
ness go gratis.
The Portland daily press., 1897-03-03
Capt. Woodside Acquitted.

Capt. Marshall Woodside, Of the ship
Sintram, of Portland was dismissed
Monday by Commissioner Rogers at Bal
tilnore on the charge of having inflicted
cruel and unusual punishment upon a
number of his crew while in the harbor
of ST. Thomas by placing them In irons,
etc., when they refused duty. Commits
sioner Rogers. In summing up the oase,
took occasion to compliment Capt.
Woodside rather than to condemn him in
any way. Capt. Woodside has been mas
ter OF vessel for rs years, and of the
ship Sintram for 10 years.