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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-22
Ladies Object to Them as
Distractions to the
Play.
An Obsolete Cycling Law That
Should Be Repealed or
Enforced.
Public Want to Know the Status of
the Contra Costa Wagon
Road.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
qOS Broadway Nov 2i {

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
sos Broadway, Nov. 2I.
Whether in the programme or not is a
matter OF Indifference, but at the leading
theater in this city one night last week,
one Of the actresses did a little turn that
was greatly appreciated by several gen.
tlemen in the audience. a few months
ago Oakland's City Council passed law
reQuirin. ali ladies to remove their hats
in theaters ana Opera-houses. The order
vas religiousy Obeyed for the balance Of
\ st season. Since the present season
opened, however, there has been general
inclination to disobey, and from one or
two cuiprits the number has grown until
last week nearly one-quarter OF the ladies
in the theater wore offensive headgear.
In tbs middle OF play an actress. who
evidently caught on to the situation,
appeared on the stage with a hat that re-
sembled an ostrich farm, tlower-garden
and vegetable garden in one. Her gentle
man friend, in true pantomimic style,
danced around her, showing how impos-
sible 1t was to see anything before him
with that dreadful hat in the way. Hav-
ing done this he proceeded TO I'LL a market
basket with flowers and carrots and
onions from the hat, and by the time he
was through every lady N the audience
who had forgotten what was due from her
10 those sitting behind her, had removed
her hat. 1t would be just as we'll, how
ever, and more appreciated by the gentle
men, If the law had been obeyed and they
had not been required to wait for the little
object lesson from the stage.
Another question in. this same direction
has now arisen. With the advent OF the
football season and the necessary growing
Of long, bushy, curly hair- on the head ,
OF pigskln klCkers, q new grievance has
ARISEN. This time it is the ladies who
complain. During the past few weeks
there have been "footbail heads" in the
MacdonOugh Theater that occupied as
much space as the ordinary feminine head
and bonnet The ladies have made sew
era. complaints regarding +, and believe
that there should be a limit TO the volume
+ hair man can wear in a thea:er. II is
j peculiar fact, but nevertheless true, that
these youn devotees of sport have an IN
happy habit OF continually passing their
fingers through their bushy locks and
spreading them out as far as they will
stand. II VIII not be surprising If some
OF Oakland 3 woman's i'm provement c!ub bs
should call this matter to the attention OF
The City Council.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-22
For SIN lose Lon GlTOS l. NAhTl CRUZ

CTEAMER ALVISo LEAVES PlEK DAILY
- Sundays excepted) at 1o A. NJ AlViso daily
(Saturday excepted) az p NJ Freight and
Passenger. Fare between San Franclsco ana
Alviso 6Oc; 10 San Jose Toe Clay 81, PisS
Il n. First st.. San Josa
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STEAMERS TO SAIL.
sun. MOON AND TIDE.

UNITED STATES COAST AND GFoDETrC SURVEY.
TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND Low
WATERS AT TORT POINT ENTRANCE To SAN
FRANCISCO BAY. PUBLISHED BY OFFICIAL
a UTHORITY OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
NoTE-1ne high and low waters az ths
City Front (Mission-street WHARF about twenty
five minutes later than at Fort Point: the height
OF tide Is he same at both places
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There ara many ordinances on Oakland S
salute books which are ordinances in
name only. Take, for instance, the one
requiring bicyclists to carry a tell or horn,
and TO ring said bell or sound said horn
loudly and continuously Immediately be-
fore reaching and While traversing every
public street eros ssing."
Although enacted five years ago, this
ordinance slept sweetly for three years,
when the ciry authorities suddenly awoke
to its existence and set about TO enforce IT,
One night during Mr.. Davies reign as
Mayor a procession as unique a any ever
seen in this ci rode tnroug the streets
of Oakland, and, incidentally, past the
residences of the Mayor and mem bers Of
the Council. Cyclists had taken advant-
age OF the enforcement Of The ordinance
enjoy q inks at the expense OF the
Council; there we're fully 300 riders in
line, women as well as men, anu each had
IN compliance with the law, q bell or
horn. While one too ed in deepest bass, D.,
his neighbOr piped up in squeaky treble.
From ladies' " eels tlnkleu danny bells
ana from their escorts wheels clanked
the biggest COW bells to be purchased at
short notice In fact, everything in the
shape Of q noise making instrument was
represented, and The only thing that
saved church bells from the wheelmen
IN their anxiety 10 obey the law was their
distance from terla tirma.
For some months thereafter the orid-
nance was Tlgidly observed. Oakland be-
came In fact musical city, and people
accustomed themselves to going 10 sleep
at night to the music of wheeling chimes.
Occasionally be ated clubman, traVeling
homewaTd IN the small hours, would be
irightened out Of his senses by the spec
al fr,f, ~
rushed swiftly by him in the darkness
Fishmongers began to cast a bout for a
new sounding device with which to dis
tjngulsh their approach from that of a
wheelman, and policemen were kept busy
marching forgetful riders up to answer for
their lack of memory.
Then came the usual reaction Wheel
men tired of their horns and policemen
tired of chasing the wheemen. Gradu-
ally violation of the ordinance was winked
at, and now an arrest for the offense X a
rare occurrence. While Oakland's inhab-
itants are planning to improve Their CITY.
would if not be we'll to sweep useless STAT
utes from the books and TO insist that
those remaining shall be strictly obeyedP
1t woulI be better that such laws wee not
made, rather than that citizens should
live in contempt of them.
Oakland merchants are entitled to q
good deal of credit for their energy and
enterprise in having opened up the holi.
cay season early and with vigor. The Civ
ing away of valuable premiums by the
merchants has caused people TO remain
on this side of the bay to do their pur-
chasing, and, not wishing to buy things
which they do not want for the sake OF
getting chances on premiums, the shop
pers are commencing 10 make the pur-
chases which they would have put off
until later. As San Francisco would have
then come in for a large share OF the holi-
day trade, the effect OF this move on the
part of Oakland merchants is very APP
rarent Now that a start has been made
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19

grand old party than they were ever
before. It is only natural in such case
that the gubernatorial candidates
should be thicker than the proverbial
blackbird in the grain field However,
in the majority of cases the claims of
these gentlemen can be practically dis
posed of. The next Governor of the
state of California must first be Re
publican; second, he must be a man
who has the confidence and esteem Of
his fellow men; third, he must have
demonstrated to the community at
large that he is man whose ability
win qualify him for the most import
ant gift within the power of the peo-
ple of the State to tender him; fourth
he must be a man who has demon
strated beyond a question OF douot
that he has always shown an unsWerv-
liue allegiance to the party; that ne
Mas worked faithfully for the party
outside of his own personal interest,
and that he is ready and Wiling AT all
times to not only give the Republican
party his best energies, butto the pupiIc
at large as an honest, conscientious ana
deserving magistrate. From Sisklyou
TO San Diego there is q list OF candl-
dates who all have more or less claim
for the recognition of this party, but IN
Santa Clara County there is one man
who stands out distinctly from the
mass of these, and that is Senator
Harry V Morehouse. For many years
Mr.. Norehouse has been an earnest
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SENATOR H. V. MOREHOUSE
A Representative Citizen With
Many Claims Upon the
D11IN1io

The next gubernatorial election in
California viii in all probability be the
most hotly contested election that has
ever been held in this State. 1t is a
foregone conclusion that the next Gov
ernor of this State will be a Repub-
lican. This is even confessed by the
Democratic managers. For some time
past, in fact during the last six months
of President McKinley's administra-
ton, it has been the policy of the Dem
Ocratic press to gibe and jeer at the
wave Of prosperity which was supposed
to come over the entire United States
owing to the change between a Demo-
cratic and Republican administration.
However, this change has come. While
the Republican party, through its man
ayers, has made no boast that the
prosperity that is now extant through
the entire land has been the result of
the Republican administration, the
fact still remains that the entire Unit
ed States, from labor to capital, is in
a. better condition financially than it
has been during the last eight years
The consequence has been that the old
line Republicans who wavered for some
time between the Populist and Ameri-
can ticket and the Democratic tickets
are now more strongly united to the
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
John c. Black.

One Of the most successful practi-
toners at the bar of this State is
John G. Black of San Jose. During his
long service he has held the esteem
and confidence not only of his clients
but of the entire public at large. He
has been retained as counsel in a ma
jority of the important cases tried
before the courts of Santa Clara
County, and with few exceptions he
has been uniformly successful. Mr..
Black is an attorney of the old school,
who believes in refusing to engage in
case unless it possesses merit. During
his entire career at the bar his record
as an able, painstaking and conscien-
tiouS attorney has never been ques-
toned, and his best friends to-day are
the clients he serves and has served.
Mr.. Black was born in Butler County,
Pennsylvania, in 1884 His education
was received at Wilmington and AL
leghany colleges. He is one of the
early comers to this State, landing
here in 1855. He commenced the study
of law shortly after his arrival here and
was admitted to practice in 1863 He
opened offices in Marysville, and from
the outset was very successful. In 1864
and 1865 he was Deputy District At
lOILty u uDd county, winch ONCE
he filled to the satisfaction of all con-
cerned. During the latter part of 1865
he moved to San Jose, at which place
he has remained ever since. His abil-
ity and popularity were soon demon
strated and he was elected to the office
of District Attorney. While in this
office he was a fearless and able Of
fetal. One incident which will long be
remembered is his struggle to compel
the railroad company to pay its taxes
AT this time the railroad was all
powerful, and it took a very deter
mined man to enter the lists as an
opponent The result was a protracted
legal struggle, in which Mr. Black
came out victorious, and every cent Of
the taxes was paid to the county. Mr..
Black has been engaged in many noted
cases, one Of which is that of Nichols
VS.. Dunphy, which has been the lead
ing California case on the law of the
road. Famous also was the case of the
People VS.. Cooper Cummings. The
charge was murder, and, after a hotly
contested trial. Mr. Black secured a
verdict favorable to his client, the de-
fendant. He is highly thought of by
all the residents of Santa Clara County
and is a representative citizen of the
county.
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First National Bank
OF
SAN JOSE.

No interest paid on any form of deposit and
no loans on mortgages, but money to loan on
approved personal or collateral security. De-
positors are offered every facility which their
balances, business and responsibility warrant
Accounts solicited.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
ALASKA MINES.
incorporation Of the Cooks In
let Mining and Commercial
COY01na

OI1lp9nY.
The Cooks Inlet Mining and Com
mercial Company, Limited, Just in
corporated under the laws of Colorado.
is an organization which will do much
and become an important factor in the
development of the mining industries
of Alaska.
The objects of the Incorporation are
to acquire, develop and work mineral
claims of merit, more particularly
placer and hydraulic grounds located
in the Turnagain Arm gold fields.
Cooks Inlet, Alaska, and to prospect.
work, develop, explore and turn to ac-
count the said mineral claims. Also
to purchase a vessel to transport pas
sengers, freight, ETC., and to establish
trading store to buy gold dust and
do general banking business.
The location of the mines and the
excellent chance for a store for trad
ing purposes are unexcelled. The
store and vessel for use of the COM
pany will be a veritable mine alone.
1t is confidently asserted that a large
amount of gold dust can be washed out
this season, for work will be prosecut-
ed night and day for the season of
five months, which is equal to ten
months Of our California season.
Mr.. e. II. Black of 120 Eddy street
is vice-president and business mana
ger in Alaska and will be on the
ground during all of the season, the
company thereby being enabled to per-
form in legitimate manner and carry
out its promises to stockholders. Mr..
Black is well known in San Francisco
as man of sterling qualities and the
best of character for honesty of pur-
pose.
]. N. Van Noy, NJ E., who will have
charge of the working of the mines. is
hydraulic miner of twenty-five years
experience in California and comes to
the company with the best of recon-
mendations from prominent mining
men and Senators. With the combina-
tion of experience and integrity of the
promoters this company cannot fail to
be a success.
The first issue of 10000 shares of
stock is now on the market at 81 a share
payable in monthly installments. The
gentlemen connected with the enter
prise are responsible and enjoy the full
confidence of the public.
The officers of the company are: E.
A. BlooSetl, president; e. II. Black
vice-president and business manager
at the mines; Bank of California, treas
urer; ]. f. Crosett, secretary, who with
]. H. Grady and William Metzner form
the board of directors.
The books of the company are now
open for subscriptions to the capital
stock, which is issued unassessable
and no further liability to stockhold-
ers. If this company is successful.
and there is no reason to doubt it. it
will be one of the best paying invest
ments yet organized to operate in
Alaska.
Prospectuses are now ready to dis
tribute, giving full details and plans of
operation.
temporary office Of the secretary.
62S Sacramento street, San Francisco.
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MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK.
Abolish Double System Term
and Ordinary and Adopt
Single One of Deposit-

The stockholders of the Mutual Saw
lngs Bank of San Francisco. at SO
Post street, recently amended the by
laws, changing to the single system of
deposit accounts. This is the method
which has been instrumental in the re-
markable development of the Hibernia
Bank of this city, and the reason of
its popularity is that depositors can
withdraw their money at any time
without notice or loss of interest. A
Call reporter is informed by the officers
of the Mutual that the change has
given great satisfaction to all it's old
depositors, to those having term ac-
counts, because in future no notice will
be exacted, and to those having ordi-
naries owing to the prospect of a
better rate Of interest. This encour-
ages small deposits, which is the OBJ
ject sought. The present officers of the
bank are:
President, James D. Phelan: vice
presidents, S. G. Murphy and John A.
Hooper; cashier, George A. Storey; at
torney, Frank J. Sullivan.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

Three Of the prominent banking houses Of Santa Clara Valley shown
the following The strength Of these Institutions good indication Of
the prosperity Of the community
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THE HOME.

The home is intended for those the decline of life find
themselves without relatives devoted friends Every effort is
made to make these last comfortable and happy for the
inmates.
Those wishing enter the home must be about 70 gearS Of
Before being received in the home they must spend three months
in the institution During that time they must pau board at the
rate of $40 per month If in ward or SIS month in private
room,
AT the end of three months trial those WiShngd home for life
must make deposit OF $4,000 for private $500 for ward
beds Anu dissatisfied member retire. receiving his or her
deposit less $40 month for the time spent at the Sdndrumr
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Santa Clara County, the Most
Fruitful Section Of
the State.
1t Has Unbounded Resources Many Public
Spirited Citizens, and Fosters Great
Industrial Enterprises.

1t has often been said, and with JUS
ice too, that Santa Clara County is
the garden spot of California. 1t is a
Ferltable paradise to the fruit grower,
ana IN recent years its development in
thls respect has given a mighty stimu-
Ius TO manufacture in all its branches.
Notwithstanding the magnitude of the
county's present production, one needs
but to visit the various sections of the
county TO be impressed with the far
greater possibilities of the future.
Thousands upon thousands of acres
OF rich soil, suitable for vines
and various varieties of fruit
/ trees, are yet covered with brush.
0Great oil and natural gas fields
await development, and other re-
sources, no doubt, are hidden under
her soil Yet, despite this lack of de-
Velopment in these respects, Santa
cara County has gained pre-eminence
as being the greatest prune- growing
section in the United States.
The population of the county is about
6O,OOO 1t is noted for the size and ex-
cellence of its public buildings. 1t con-
Jains the largest olive orchard in the
world. 1t is larger than the entire
State of Rhode Island Alfalfa Yields
Every month in the year ripens a crop
Of some kind. The most richly endowed
educational institution in the world,
the Leland Stanford Jr. University, is
located at Palo Alto. The average
length of the county is forty-one miles
and the average width twenty-five
miles. The only home in the United
States for the widows and orphans of
soldiers is situated in the county It
has the climate of Italy in the latitude
OF Washington. Its largest city is San
Jose, the population of which is 10000.
Many other features which add to the
greatness of Santa Clara County could
be mentioned. Her leading citizens are
publicspirited and enterprising. Her
business interests are vast, and their
management is characterized by sound
judgment, backed by commendable
energy. IN the succeeding sketches his
tories of a few of the leading citizens
and business enterprises of the county
are given. All are records of individual
courage, perseverance and enterprise.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
San Jose Brick Company,

The magnificent sugar refinery erect
ed by Claus Spreckels at Salinas is
constructed with bricks furnished by
the San Jose Brick Company. This
company enjoys the proud Endorsement
of the United States Government as
the only one whose output has been
able to stand the test of the Govern
ment experts, hence the sole privilege
Of furnishing bricks for all Federal
work in this State on even bids.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
and Home.

Of all the delightful spots in the Garden Ctu the Sisters
Charity and their generous friends have selected the most nV
ing for home Within ten minutes ride Of the electric tower
the belt Of Santa Clara COUNTY, the vast and comfortable
buildings located, This SeCaran institution but one
where the aged and dGCep well the and Of all
denominations suffering from the ailments to which humanity is
heir to, Can find Care, comfort and quiet.
TERMS:
Private POOmS per week $40 to S25
SuiteSy per week $50 to $40,
Ward or dOPmitOrg, per week SO.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19

AS a tonic with which to build up
your system there is nothing that
equals Jesse Moore whisky. Its medi-
cinal qualities are excellent, as all who
have tried the liquor will testify.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19
Bank Commissioners Report and Ex-
animation.
CONDENSED STATEMENT

OF Condition at Close of Business Tuesday,
November %, 1897.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19

t ELLARD BEANS. President.
C. T. PARK, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this gath
day of November, 1897
(Signed) ]. B. FULLER,
Bank Commissioner.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-19

The Pacific States Type Foundry (1iome
Industry furnished the Calls new dress.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-04-19

old age. We love grand and honest age in
man or woman when the snow at the sun
down of life caps their brow"
His remarks brought forth warm APP
piause, after which he looked about him
and added But 1 understand that in
this country, while the reverence of age is
quite as strong as with us, you have q
strong inclination toward youth and
beauty"
repartee, was considerably taxed at one
time during the evening when left to
measure swords with the clever Chinese
Minister. The latter inquired as to the
method or system of electing officers of
the municipality, and Mr.. Phelan in
formed him he was chosen Mayor by
popular vote. some 10000 being cast.
WI Ting-fang arched MS eyebrows and
smilingly murmured:
You certainly are a very popular young
man, Mr.. Pbelan."
Joined PheIan. II beg you regard it more
as an Instance of the unpopularity OF my
opponents"
But, yesterday, when only the fatigue of
a nights pleasure, and a remembrance of
the fun remained, WI Ting-fang could
not help remarking:
Years ago, when Uncle George Brom-
lev was Consul in China. liked and ad-
mlred by all, he called on the Viceroy to
ask favor. The palace was quite dis
lance out of town and he had walked all
the way.
when the Vicerov learned OF this be
extended the Consul his hand, saying: Il
will grant you the desired favor on ac-
count of your old age l only wish he
could have seen the 'old' man last night
he was younger tn an any of US.