New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
SAN FRANCISCO TOPICS.
OFFICE BUILDING TO SUCCEED thH
BALDWIN HOTEL-FINANClAL Phos-
PERITY FOOTBALL FOR
MONEY! MAKING.
MONEY MAKING.
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ivy TELEGRAPH TO THE TEiBuSEJ
San Francisco, Dec. 9'-The largest s',eie
NJ real estate in recent years was a ho'e"O''"'
went of the week. This was the se'i"e ~
,.y ,o,,," Baldwin Of the Baldwin Hotel. at Mar
10, ord Powell sts for 81, 42500O TO james H.
Flood. son Of the late bonanza if'l''iona'e
Young Flood proposes TO erect on 'ne o
fine office building. 1t was generaiy suppose
no would build a large hotel with thea'ie "
c,uded. but he probably regards an ONCE ou'1
to &C better investment. For twenty years
,hI. corner of Powell and Market SITS WI" re-
,.o,, tho centre OF the city's life by day ana
night Powell-st. from Market-st' TO oea's 81
has improved wonderfully the last year. ana
-, 49, .ho ayan,ng promenade on Market-st'
nror,ises TO be made on Powell ana ueatS
So, ~ J<earney-st Old Lucky" BALDWIN De-
IA hts name when he failed 10 sell MS corheI
Dc, flor tho fire last year Then he was oheIeu
s1 10000 by Claus Spreckels. He lost 10y 'ne
interest on the mortgage and the shrihKase III
value S437. 800 His interest account aio"e
amounted 10 $500 a day. The Hibernia Damn
stu holds q MORTGAGE for S225,OOO on BALDWIN
property. much Of which is not productive
rn. rrosneritv Of San Francisco and the state
4. s,r,L,rg,v shown by the action Of seVera'
.av,nrs hanks in refusing TO accept large ue
rosits The vaults of all the savings banks are
,un ~ coin. though the current rate FOR loans
has been reduced to g per cent the oepos''
,,r,,, NJ the Hibernia Bank. which does 'he
,araast business with small depositors. has peeh
reduced TO So 900 yet money continues TO pour
IN The dividend rate Of savings BANKS VIII
probably be reduced TO per cent ana II may
90 lower than this should II be ueclueu U'"'
municipal bonds and those OF Quasl-puo"o GU
porations taxable.
Tho decision Of the faculty committees OF the
turo universities that intercollegiate games OF
football must be played on the college campus
meets public approval, as well as the ruling
that coaches must not be imported from other
institutions. The Thanksgiving Day game TOT
several years has been becoming more and more
a device for money making, to keep pace WIN
the enormous outlay for coaches and training
expenses The total receipts Of the Thanksgiv-
Ing Day game were S206S7 and the net receipts
SlGO46 yet each college did not have surplus
of over $1,000 The football managers showed
scant courtesy 10 many who aided them, nota-
bly, TO the Olympic Club directors They re-
fused complimentary tickets 10 the directors.
although the Olympic Club furnished the team
for practice games and gave both colleges the
courtesies Of the club.
Probate Judge James V. Coffey who has
served in that department continuously for six
teen years. created a sensation this week by de-
mandng the reason why large and important
estates were diverted from his court by the
presiding Judge and assigned TO Judge Trout,
The rule says must be assigned alternate
ly TO the two courts. but lawyers who are after
fat fees get estates In which they are inter-
ested assigned to Trout, because they know
Coffey Will allow them only moderate fees. Last
year Judge Coffey adopted a schedule Of fees.
ranging from SO for an estate Of 81 900 or less
up TO S90j for an estate OF 100000 and SO, 155
for an estate Of S10O0OO0 In all other
estates the same ratio prevailed. This raised
howl among the lawyers. but the Judge has ad-
hered to It. AS he is also a real estate expert
he is dreaded by corrupt or grasping attorneys.
who try every device 10 escape appearing before
him. Judge Coffey's exposure Of the methods
Of referring according TO the wishes OF
lawyers will probably lead TO a reform Of this
system. Meanwhile Judge Coffey has gained
in popular estimation by his courage and hon.
esty. He is Of the few public officials who
receive votes irrespective of party, and who is
always sure OF election.
The death Of James J. Maloney we'll known in
this State as "Sconchin" Maloney, removes
picturesque character. Maloney first gained
prominence in local politics in the ModoC War
and because OF his fondness for fighting he re-
ceived the nickname of "SConChin," after cele-
brated war chief Of the Modocs His great &C
complishment was apt quotation from Shake
speare and this Joined with nimble Irish wit,
made him favorite. He occupied many public
Offices until his health failed about three years
ago on a visit TO NewYork He then contract
ed consumption. which finally proved fatal.
The cut in second class Western railroad rates
by the New-England lines threatens to start
rate war that will greatly increase tourist travel
10 this coast in the winter The latest second
class rates given by the New England lines
from Boston to this city are less than the regu-
lar rates from Chicago 10 this city. Some Of
the Western lines have already begun slashng
rates to meet this heavy cut, but the movement
has not become general Unless compromise
Is effected next week at the meeting Of trans
continental ticket agents at Chicago there will
be one of the liveest railroad fights for years
The noteworthy feature Of the Bohemian
CUBS annual exhibition Of paintings by artist
members is a nude figure by the young sculptor
X j. Atkins. 1t is called Art Lured by Bo-
hemla' and represents young girl, with arms
outstretched and air Of WEAKNESS, moving
Forward to plunge into the unknown and at
tractive world.
1t was dull week for the theatres as all the
stores are open at night for the convenience Of
MONDAY purchasers. Francis Powers's new play,
Mother Earth" drew a large crowd to the Al
cazar on its first presentation. but much disap-
pointment was expressed because the promise
of the strong first act was not fulfilled I'm the
second 1t is Mexican play, with a powerful
dramatic motive. and IL the author can recast
the second act and put more strength into II the
play Will be as great a success as his Chinese
tragedy. THE First Born" The new comic
opera His Majesty" the libretto by Peter Rob
ertson and the music by II. j. Stewart had a
poor performance at the Grand Opera House
this week. The chorus was excellent but most
OF the principals walked through their parts and
several never learned their lines II was a pity.
because the opera Is bright, and In competent
hands would have proved a success Henry
Holmes. the English conductor gave the first OF
series Of symphony concerts this week to a
large audience
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