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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07
6 cHEDuLE ELIZABETH RIVER AND
III HAMPTON ROADS FERRY co -

G CHEDuLE ELIZABETH R!yERAND
~ HAMPTON ROADS FERRY co.
DEFECTIVE JUNE 20TH. STEAMER
VOLUNTEER, running between Nor
folk. Primers Point and West Norfolk
Landing at Southern Railways wharf.
foot Of jackson street, Norfolk: touching
at Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Rail.
ways wharf, Primers Point and landing
at a. and D Ry: wharf, West Norfolk.
LEAVE NORFOLK-6:3O a. IN. .7:I5
m. 1880 4. M, $3.50 n. IN. "a. G. D.); 1890
a M, 1880 M. 80 pam, 1880 p. M,
ARRIVE PINNER's POINTERS a. M m.
7:55 a. M, S;45 a. M, 10:46 a. M, 1915 D. m.
40 p. M, 2:45 p M, 4:l6 p. m, Geo D. m.
ARRIVE WEST NoRFoLK-7:oo a. m.
900 a.. M, $50 a. M. II 100 a. M, 1890 D. m.
eco p: m. 800 p: M. $3.50. 6:l5 p m.
LEAVE WEST NORFOLK-7:0O a. m.
1890 j. M, 1000 a. m, HOO a. M, Il 100 n
m. 200 p. m, 1900 p. NJ, 1855 p. m. "a. &
ARRivE PiNNER's Po1NT-7:15 a m
500 a. m. $50. Ry), 9:15 a. M, 1915 a. M
HIS a. M. 1:l5 p. M, 2:15 p. M, 3:l5 p. M,
ARRIVE NORFOLK-7:3o a. m. 500 a
m. $50 a. m. 1880 a. M. II 80 a. m. i 10
p. m. 2:S0 p. m, $3.50 p M, $50 p. M, 6:45
p. M, 9:05 pm.
day sur sur
freight carried on these trips only.
t G.. NJ SERPELL. President.
T. B. DANCY. Vice President.
]. a. c. GRoNER. Sec. and Treas.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07
Norfolk & Southern 4. Co.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT. AUG: 18th lS99.
MAIL AN lDEXPRESS LEAVES NOR
FOLK DAILY Except Sunday 10. q. m Tor
Elizabeth! City. Edenton. Mackey.sJ Terry.
Roper. Pantego. Bellliaven, ie Etc. Con:
meets at Edentone with N. IS S.8R .sR.
steamer as follows: Daily Except sun
ston and Windsor. TUESDAY, THURS
DIAL and SATURDAY for all landings 3on
DAY for Scuppernong river. Z Come OTIS, at
Bellhaven with Old Dominion z steamers
for Makleyville, South Greek, III Aurora
Washington and intermediate landing q sSS$f6ss
Connects at Elizabeth CITY iONDAY
with steamer for Roanoke Island, Or!en-
tai and Newberne, N. C.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07
Catarrh is
Not Incurable

But it can not be cured by sprays,
reach only the surface, The disease Is
in the blood, and can only be reached
through the blood. S. $. s. is the only
remedy which can have any effect upon
Catarrh; it cures the disease perms-
uently and forever rids the system of
every trace Of the vile complaint.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07

- At
writes: ~ WAS AZ
ficted from infancy
with Catarrh, and no
one can know the
suffering It produces
better than I. The
sprays and wash es
prescribed by the doc
tors relieved me only
tie m porarily. an d
though I used them
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07

Virginia Navigation Conpany's Elegant
Saloon Steamer POCAH0NTAS leaves
Clyde wharf. Norfolk. every TUESDAY,
touching al Portsmouth. Newport News
and Old Point going and returning, ar
irving at Richmond about p. m, con-
Fare to Richmond. s15O.
TO Richmond and return. $3.50.
TO Richmond, second-class, Sl.0O.
Tickets much cheaper than any other
route to Richmond. Petersburg, Waverly
Hicksford and stations on Atlantic and
Danville railroad and all points via Rich
mond
Tickets Cor sale at ticket agencies Of
Wake & Son. II. Brandt and on board
steamer. f-
ed) for all above named points.
JAMES w. M'CARRICK,
Agent.
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NeIC10l|S Z Miners TRANSPORTATION Co
DIRECT ROUTE.

DIRECT ROUTE.
FOR BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE.
For Boston-Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays at 600 p m.
FOR PROVIDENCE.
Every Tuesday. Thursday and satur-
FARES 10 BOSTON AND PRov1-
DENCE. ~
Tlrst.class. including meals ana
stateroom berth 5000. ...... 81. 90
Steerase, including meals and bunk. 80 90
Perishabic freight sent via Providence
forwarded by early train to Boston and
at theNs same rate as By direct steamers to
Boston.
For further Information apply to
r. H. WRIGi Agent. Norfolk. Va
A. D. STEBBINS. Asst Traffic MET.
w. P. TURNER. Gen. Pass. Agent.
]. c. WHITNEY. Traffic Manager.
General Offices. Baltimore. Md
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i. TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
n s 8 ypv Norfolk s5sWestelR.
ssssasz..z.zn Sckadule in Effect
IN EFFECT JUNE Is, 1899.
LEAVE NORFOLK DAILY.

fao = m.-For- Richmond. washington,
-, Lynchburs and the West
<:aS p m.-Vestbuled Limited for Rich.
Inond and Washington. Stops
only at Suffolk WAverly and
lbs p. m. = For Petersburg. Lynchburg.
tho West and Southwest
Trains arrive at Norfolk daily $50 q. m, (
II rs a In. and 1920 p. m. -,
. Taekets and all information az station
and 10 CRANKY street. IS
W. o. BEYILr.
General Passenger Agent
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CAPE New York.
ruhalEcl Philadelphia
u nn',TE and Norfolk
hUUlE Railroad.
NJ. B. CROMWELL,
General Agent.

QUICK TIhiE-Low RATES
TWO TRAINS EACH WAY.
SCHEDULE IN EryEcr MONDAY.
APRIL rs. 1898.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
- " mouth. High street. $50 m,
5 Arrive at Philadelphia B:1a D,
M: New York at s:3s p. m.
LEAVE NORFOLK.
500 p. m. daily: Portsmouth,. High street.
$50. Arrlye at Philsdeiphia.
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK.
800 a. IN. daily; Portsmouth, High street
9:l0. leaving New York at SOD
D. M: Philadelphia II 10 D. n.
ARRIVE AT NORFOLK. - -
1850 D. M daily, except Sunday fPorts-
mouth. High street. 800 p. mi
leaving New York at S 90 O. M:
PHILADELPHIA. 1920 a. m.
C1ooe connection made with all raiI ana
sound lines to and from Boston.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on night trains
between Jersey City. Philadelphia and
Cape Charles.
between Philadelphia and Cape Charles.
Through tickets sold and baggage
checked at Wakes Agency, under At
lantic Hotel, at Passenger Station at tho
II. D. COOKE.
General Passenger and Freight Agent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07

EVENING EXPRESS LEAVES NOR.
FOLK at S4:10 r. m TUESDAY,STHURS-
DAY and SATURDAY%f for Elisabeth city,
Edenton and way stations. Connects a d
Elizabeth City with steamer THURSDAY;
AND SATURDAY for Roanoke Island.
Oriental and Newberne, N. @. SS$5 y:
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NOTICE TO CON.
IN tract will bio let on SEPTEMBER
18TH. at o'clock p. NJ, for the paving
c. Said street Is about 1000 feet long. 50
feet wide, and to be paved In rubbie or
Belstnn block; and also curb!ng Is to DO s
Ing to bid on contract are requested to be
present at that time for the purpose Of
closing SAID contract, T. B. WILSON,
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
1 ts s,ss,s''' VIRGINIA BEACH. H s;s.ss..

T and ,tif{
CURRITUcK DIVISION,
With steamers forming the ~
EAST EAST V1KGINA M AND CAROLINA 4rr'.A}
formerly Pettit's North Carolina Line
and Bennett's North Carolina L.nc.) 4
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SEPT. s. 1889.
MAIN LINE-TO VIRGINIA BEACH n
LEAVE NORFOLK.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
TOO a. M. Mixed
1890 a M. through express.
1850 u. M. local express
500 p. IN. through express.
S.lo p: M. FAST Express; makes no
stops west of Thalia.
$40 p. M. Through Express.
SUNDAYS.
9:25 a. m. local express.
HIS a. m, through express. @
1850 p. M, local express.
ego p. In. through express.
seo p. M. Fast Express; makes no
stop west of ITALIA.
LEAVE VIRGINIA BEACH.
Daily except Sunday.
(a)S:2o q. M. fast express.
1l.50 a. IN. Mixed
2:l5 p. n.. through express.
s4:20 p. M. fast express.
$50 p. m, Local Express.
1O.lS p. m, Through Express.
SUNDAYS.
10:15 a. m, local express
2:l6 p. m, through express.
'i;2o p. M. fast express.
ESQ p. M, Local Express
1Olo p. M, Through Express.
stops only at Oceana. Lynnhaven and
:, Through express trains mako the trip in
25 minutes. 71Tl5 !, B. n :
Fast express in 80 minutes.
Local express in IS minutes.
GgRK &, DIyIsIoN.
~. DSaily except Suneay--lo:o0 a. M. mixed;
800 p. M, local express.
LEAVE MUNDEN POINT, VA.
Daily except Sunday-7:30 q. M, mixed;
zuV r. M, local express.
All steamers other than Currituck
sound steamers arrive and depart from
pier NO. l (adjoining Clyde Line) Water
Trains STOP only on signal at interme-
diate stations to tako on or put of pas.
sengers.
w. P. ASHBURN.
4 u Gen. Err; and Pass. Agt
SuDerintendent
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ARRIVE AT NoRFoLIS. !.

Sunday at 4:25 p. M. and morning train
at II q. IN. TUESDAY, THURSDAY5and
SATURDAY, connecting with all raiis and
steam lines ut Norfolk for the N ORTIZ
East and West. Passenger station at foot
of East Main street. Norfolk and West
ern depot. Freight station on Water
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! | |, !, / GUIDE {;
old Dominion SIsln}lI] Co. S IllPs,

FOR NEW YoRK.-Pas.
No. senger ships are appointed
bNSSSs to sail daily Except Sunday
IASS.fSA at 1880 p. m. - - = {.
lssaS.SM1A0 FROM NEW YoRK.-on
day. Thursday and Fr.dav
" ssS s4 at 1900 p. m. Saturdays al
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constantly for ten years, the disease had =
frmer hold than ever. tried q number Of
blood remedies, but their mineral ingredients
settled in my bones and gave me rheum atism.
was In lamentnblc condition, and after ex.
hausting all treatment, was declared incurable.
Seeing 8. s. 8. advertised as cure for blood
diseases, decided to try Il. AS soon as nv
system was under the effect of the medicine.
l began to improve. and after taking Il for
two months I was cured completely, the
dreadful disease was eradicated from nv sys.
TEN. and have had no return Of It,"
Many have been taking local treat
ment for years, and find themselves
worse now than ever. A trial of
S. S. S. Ef fns Blood
will prove it to be the right remedy
for Catarrh. It will cure the most OBJ
stinate case.
Books mailed free to any address by
Swift Specific Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07

Ocean View only
!! Let Section Old Point Express. End Sec
ton Ocean View Local
Leaves at 1915 on Sunday.
Local freight leaves Norfolk 700 a. M
II 20 4. 1T. p. III. -
Freight received until ff.euA minutes
before leaving time
:, Fare for the round trip to Ocean View,
Fare for tho round trip to Old Point
from any part OF Norfolk. Soc. Old Point
tickets on sale by all street car conduc-
tors. -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07

EASTERN CAROLINA So DIsPATcH.
FAST FREIGHT LINE AND OIlD8DO-S
MINION LINE between all points North
and East via Norfolk and Norfolk and;
Southern Railroad and Eastern North;
Carolina ~ s s3
Freight received daily at s. 3. m. and
forwarded promptly at low rate. 1:
For further informa ton apply to- the;
Norfolk. Va. ~ Isl
General Freight and Passengers Agent. 81.
NJ. K, KING, General Manager. ,s
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07

SOME REMARKS ON FLATTERY.
Mrs. linda Barton Hays, of Nelson
county, who has gained considerable
reputation as a. writer of prose and
poetry. In recent article offers the fol-
lowing suggestions to young women:
And fiattery? I do wonder why men
think 1t so sweet to hatter woman? 1t
is poor compliment at best to her sex,
but men feel obliged to offer unmean-
Ing compliments. Who ever hears one
man flatter another?
My dear girl, in the parIor or the
shady piazza, don't depend for happi-
ness upon the batteries of men,. want
to warn you, because six brothers and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07

nj oRFoLK & OCEAN VIDw RAIL
In WAY COMPANY.
QUICK AND FREQUENT SERVICE
BETWEEN.
NORFOLK. OCEAN VIEW, OLD POINT
HAMPTON AND NEWPORT NEWS.
Take tho Ocean View Route for Old
Point. connecting with the c. & o. and
Trolley Lines for Newport News and In
termedfate towns
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-07
ELIZABETH CRY.
PERSONAL AND GTNERAE NEWS
X NOTES OF INTEREST

PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS
: NOTES OF INTEREST.
Elizabeth City, N. c.. Sept. 6.-The
protracted meeting which is in progress
at Berea this.week is drawing a large
crowd Of people from town daily.
The schooner, Joseph Allen, which has
been on Willey's railways for several
weeks undergoing repairs. was launched
to-day.
Miss Buelah Bullock, Of Norfolk, Va,
1s In the city, the guest Of Miss Lula
Heath at her home, on Penn avenue.
Mr.. Joseph L. McCabe, who has been
in New York City for several days pur-
chasing his fall stock, has returned
home.
Mr.. John Glover, chief engineer of the
steamer Neuse, arrived home yesterday
and reports the work Of digging out
the steamer as going on rapidly. He
says she will be out in about two weeks.
Mr.. Archie Vaughan. who has been
IN New York City for several days vis-
ting his brothers, has returned home
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
LEAKING GAS PIPES
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION
PETER ACCESSION INJURED IN A
CABLE TRENCH.

Leaky gas pipes passing under the
wheel pit of the Union Street Gable Car
Company at the junction of Montgomery
avenue and Washington street nearly
cost Peter Aggesson, an oiler his life
yesterday morning. Aggesson had de-
scended into the trench at the point men
toned at half-past II for the purpose of
oiling the gear of the revolving wheel
over which the cable passes. He detected
no odOr of gas, and after time lighted
a small jet used to light the dark pit. For
a few seconds nothing happened, but gas
which had been escaping from leaky
mains soon ignited and a terrific explosion
occurred. simultaneously with the re-
port forks of flame shot out of the slot
for distance of 300 yards in each direc-
ton.
When the excitement subsidized those
who had gathered on the scene found
Aggesson lying underneath the machin-
cry badly burned. His arms, face and
hands were severely scorched and he was
in an unconscious condition. An ambu-
lance was summoned, and he was hurried
to the Receiving Hospital. There 1t was
found that in addition to his exterior in
juries he had breathed considerable flame
into his lungs. 1t is not believed his in
juries are dangerous.
The accident was caused by the explo-
sion of gas which probably had been ac-
cumulating for several hours. The shock
was sufficient to cause a general destruc-
ton to windows in the vicinity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
OLYMPIC ATHLETICS BOOMING.
Boxing, Indoor Baseball, Potato Rae
ing and Water Polo.

The Olympic Club is displaying a good
deal of activity at the present time. Lead
er John Hammersmith having made ar
rangements for several indoor events and
Captain George James having a goodly
number of outdoor athletic sports in view.
Tonight the indoor baseball team of the
Olympic Club will go over to Oakland to
play a match against the Reliance Club
team in the gymnasium. The team from
this city is made up as follows: F. A.
Butt, pitcher; Joohn Cosgrove, shortstop;
C. T. Kreling, right shortstop; H. Mona
han. first base; Leon Follansbee, second
base; George James, catcher; W. Hanri-
han, right field; c. O'Kane, third base
A. NJ. Stone, left field; F. O'Kane, center
field
On Sunday January %, the deciding
baseball game. for the Cycle League
championship for the Hammersmith &
Field trophy will be played at the Velo-
drome grounds between the mines Of the
Olympic Club and of the Bay City Wheel
men, game to begin at 2 p. m. The half
mile handicap race set for Sunday, Janu-
airy p, on the outside grounds of the club
has been postponed.
On Wednesday evening, January %,
there will be potato race in the club
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
T hey Get Away With
Valuable Property.
BOLD CRIME OF BURGLARS
OPERATE WITHIN A BLOCK OF
THE CITY HALL.
The Police Believe They Used a
Wagon in Carrying Of
Their Illgotten
Booty.

An unusually daring burglary was
committed last night in the lodging
house at 327 Larkin street, within a
stones throw of Police Headquarters.
F. r. Davidson, a well-known horse
man, was the principal loser. His
room was broken into during his alb
sence and almost every article of value
was taken. The burglars also secur-
ed a check book, containing a check for
5000, which Davidson intended to cash
to-day.
Davidson left his room shortly after
o'clock last night, and on his teturn
several hours later, he found the door
of his room open. Convinced that
burglars had entered his apartment
during his absence he at once sum-
1noaed another lodger in the house and
together they proceeded to make an in
vestigation. Davidson found that the
crooks had gotten away with three
suits of clothes, several pairs of shoes,
a valuable book case, satchel con-
tanning clothing, a dressing case and a
number of collars and hankerchiefs.
An examination revealed that the
burglars had used a skeleton key in
gaining an entrance. The apartment
was almost completely cleared of every
portable article and it is believed by
breakers used wagon in getting away
with their booty.
Shortly after 10 o'clock a we'll
dressed man was seen to enter the
house He was accompanied to the
door by another individual. who re-
NAMED outside. The stranger who
entered the house pretended to be In
search of a friend whom, he claimed,
had recently arrived from Montana
and had rented room in the house.
On being told that the person for
whom he inquired was not staying in
the house the stranger left and imme-
diately joined his companion. The
supposition is that they returned to the
house a few minutes afterward and
entered the room of the horseman.
Davidson is convinced that the men
are hangers on about the racetrack,
and that they in some way learned
where he is rooming.
Immediately after the daring burg
larry was reported to the police two
officers were sent to the house to make
an investigation. Beyond getting list
of the stolen property they failed to
find anything which would enable them
TO obtain a trace of the desperate
crooks.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
PASSING OF JAMES LINFORTH.
The Well-Known Merchant Sue
cumbs to q Brief Illness.


With the death of, James Linforth, who
died recently at his home at 422 Ellis
street, the community loses one of its
most upright If not one of its most prom
inent merchants. His untiring zeal in
charitable work Of all kinds won for him
a large circle of devoted friends.
Mr.. Linforth was native of Birming-
ham, England. He came to this country
when he was boy, arriving in California
in the fffties. Upon arriving in San
Francisco he obtained employment in a
hardware store. In 1867 he established a
similar business of his own under the
firm name of Linforth, Kellogg 81 Co.,
which for many years after was one Of
the principal hardware establishments In
the city. AT the time of the decedent S
death he was member of the firm of
French & Linforth.
For many years past he has rendered
invaluable assistance to the Chamber of
Commerce.
He was one of the original trustees of
the California~W omen's Hospital, and at
the time of his death was president of
the Founding Asylum He joined the
order of Odd Fellows in this city in 1859,
and for many years was regarded as one
of the ablest and most devoted represent
atives of the institution.
The remains of the deceased were taken
from his late home to Odd Fellows Tenn
pie, where the beautiful funeral ceremo-
MES of the order were solemniZed in the
presence of large number of friends and
F. Walker L. H. Bonestell, ]. F. Cooper
Captain Bruce, Thomas r. Bannerman
James Patterson, Adam f. Green and w.
Edwards.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
WEBSTER SUPERINTENDENT.
He Defeats Madison Babcock After
Years of Litigation.

The contest of Reginald H. Webster
and Madison Babcock for the office of
Superintendent of Schools has been de-
cided by the Supreme Court in favor of
Webster. AS a fact the recent election
decided the case, the cause of action
lapsing by the election of Webster On
October IA, 1885, the Office of Superin-
tendent became vacant by reason of the
death of the incumbent, who on Novem-
Der 6, 1894, had been elected to fill the
office for four years, commencing on the
first Monday in January, 1895. On October
"a the Board of Education appointed
Madison Babcock to fill the vacancy
until the regular election then next fol-
lowing" On November 8, 1896, there was
a general election throughout the State
and in San Francisco, at which Webster
was elected to the office of School Super
intendent. Babcock refused to yield up
the office. He contended that he held the
office under the consolidation act and that
the words regular election then next fol-
lowing" meant the next election at
which officers of this class (Superintend-
ent of Schools in counties) are to be elect
ed In fact, the main point of contention
lay in the construction to be placed upon
the meaning of the words regular cleo
ton" The Supreme Court holds that the
phrase is synonymous with general cleo
tom and says 'N neither it be a general
State election or a general municipal cleo
ton Ii is unnecessary here to determine,
since the election at which the relator was
elected was both general State election
and a general municipal election"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
DIRECTORS STAND PATTI
No Change in the Proposition to
Abolish the Normal School.

notwithstanding all rumors to the con-
trary, School Director Holbrook states
that the Board of Education Stands pat"
on their intention to abolish the citv Nor
NAL School The board made I'D their of
fetal mind that schools that could he
spared should be closed and the funds
heretofore used for their maintenance be
spent in schools that were more worthy.
1.-THE Board of Education" Continued
Mr.. Holbrook, lis too deep in the bnsi-
ness of practically discriminating the
school affairs of San Francisco to he
swayed by sentiment Just at pres-
ent. Later on it may entertain suPges-
tions along such lines Some of the even
ing papers have been devoting considera-
BILE space in efforts to show that any svs-
tenn of retrenchment that disconnected a
comparatively few persons, even though
it benefited large number, was both un-
wise and impractical.
determination Of the board in the pur-
suit of economy. The subject of the
Mission High School has not been mem
toned in the board meetings.
Director Holbrook spoke in commenda-
ton of Mrs. Fitzgerald of the Normal
School, and said that whatever might be
the disposition Of that institution she
would be actively employed in the de-
partment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-01-20
GRANTED RIGHT OF WAY.
Valley Road Can Coz. -truct Tracks on
BRYANT Street.

e. F. Preston, attorney for the San
Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Road,
appeared before the Street Committee OF
the Board of Supervisors yesterday with
a request for permission to construct
tracks across Bryant street from the wa
ter front. The railroad officials want
access to the block of land bounded by
Harrison, Bryant, Main and Spear streets
upon which buildings and other require
ments of terminal station will be erect
ed. Mr.. Preston explained that 1t was
purposed to expend about 81 900 900 in inn
provements in the vicinity. The members
of the committee agreed to report to the
board in favor of granting the request
embodied in the petition.
The Mutual Electric Light Company,
which is making inroads on the monop-
oily of the opposition company, was grant
ed permission by the Street Committee
to erect poles outside the fire limits. The
petitioners represented that they had
many applications for service of their
lights in the suburbs and could not afford
the expensive underground conduits COW
ering so wide an area
The Street Committee before which the
application was made determined to re-
port favorably at the next meeting OF
the board on the matter. They will rec
ommend that permission be given for the
overhead system of wiring throughout the
city, but outside the fire limits.
The committee held an extended session
and acted on many street matters or
minor Importance.