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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-28

Coast to-day better equipped. by reason not
only OF knowledge OF the details of trafnc
generally. but also by thorough understand
Mg OF Its underlying principles, than MI
Wheeler. Since the beginning OF this move
Inent on the part of the Jobbing centers OF the
Middle West to Invade the territory OF the
identified with the action taken by the coast
10 protect It's interests. AS chairman Of the
ware and Metal Association he has had charge
o[ the interests OF that important line OF trade
a. n the meeting OF the Transcontinental Traffic
Bureau at Monterey, Cal. in February, lseS;
again at Milwaukee In the year, and still
later at ST. Paul in May of the present year.
where the Pacific Coast jobbers appeared be-
fore the traffic managers of the Northern Pa
e!fc and the Great Northern railroads. at which
time the argument covering the contention Of
was one which called forth the warInest praise,
from the traffic managers OF many OF the
;ranscontnental railroads.
The delegates from Washington Oregon and
Southern California were unanimous in their
support OF Mr.. Wheeler, who more the
choice OF San Francisco than OF the other sec
tions OF the coast II is absolutely necessary
to the interests OF the coast that a member OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission be from
the Pacific Slope. AT present the Commission
consists OF one from New York. one from
with vacancy caused by the resignation of
Mr.. Calhoun OF Illinois. The member from
New York, without any special effort on his
part would naturally represent the interests
OF the New England and Middle States. The
same is true OF the representatives OF other
sections, while the Pacific Coast which In u
large measure is an unknown country as far
as its interests are concerned to the Eastern
people. is without representative. The people
OF the coast do not want politician; they
want business man who has not only a
knowledge OF the details and principles OF
traffic, but Is also familiar with the necessi-
ties OF the coast. Their choice has fallen upon
such man. and the unanimous Endorsement
of so representative a body OF men the
executive committee OF the Pacific Coast job
bers and Manufacturers Association is GER
tainly entitled 10 consideration.
These are some of the indications Of the
earnest work of the commercial organi-
zations and Of individual business men IN
the matter Of having a representative on
the Interstate Commerce Commission who
is by training, experience and ability
qualified for the position. At no time in
the history Of the Pacific Coast has there
been such unity. The business men OF
Washington and Oregon are ready to do
all they can for the California gentleman
who has been nominated for the Commits
sionership. and all State jeaIousies are set
completely aside. The interest will now
center largely upon the actions of the
California Congressional delegation.
Following are interviews obtained
among local business men yesterday:
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UNITED FOR WHEELER.
Recommendation Of Merchants for
Interstate Commerce Commis-

At meeting Of the directors of the
Merchants Association yesterday the fol-
lowing telegram was ordered sent to
President Mckinley:
The Merchants Association, comprising
over thousand members concurs In the
ganizations on the Pacific Coast in indors-
ing William r. Wheeler for the vacancy
on the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Regarding the issuance of municipal
bonds for the construction of school build
ings special committee consisting OF
Directors Symmes, Watt and Sherwood
was appointed to confer with the Board
of Education.
The board decided to hold the annual
dinner of the association during the month
of November and the committee on pub
licity and promotion was given charge Of
the matter with full power to act. 1t is
expected that this dinner will be an event
In the history of the association.
The following twenty-one parties were
elected as regular members of the asso-
citation. making total membership of 1897
business firms: William o. Bacon, Charles
Bliss, Jacob Brandt, B. & J. S. Doe, Ell
linghouse & Mott, Ell Monte Pharmacy
Jersey Farm Company, Richard C. Jones
& Co., Ad Kocour, Lechten Bros, Roger
D. Magee, Martin, Feusier & co.. Nc
Dearmon e Co., Otis, McAllister & Co.,
Pacific Electric Belt and Truss Company
Daniel Sheerin & Sons, Sterling furniture
Company, Stuetzel & Richardson, Utica
Cleansing Compound Company, L. p. F.
Waller and Carlos G. Young.
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terday. This was the first Endorsement
ever given to a candidate for a political
position by the association and was called
forth only by the realization that the
coast needs a business man as Interstate
Commerce Commissioner.
The same exceptional occurrence
marked the action of the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce. A dispatch was
received from A. B. Cass bringing the
news that the chamber had indorsed Mr.
Wheeler.
Allow me to say" telegraphed Mr..
Cass, that Mr. Wheeler has the honor
of being the first man ever indorsed by
the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
for any public position
News was received also that Senator
Carter of Montana has indorsed the busi-
ness mems candidate for Commissioner.
The sentiment of the Oregon business
men was indicated in an article in the
Portland Oregonian of last Wednesday, of
which the following Is an extract:
Important as the traffic is II is perians
not than the action taken with ref
erence to securing a Pacific Coast man on the
Interstate Commerce Commission as the sue
cessor of w. J. Calhoun, who has lately re-
signed. The name OF William r. Wheeler Of
Holbrook Merrill G. Stetson was presented 10
the convention and received the unanimous
support of the delegates from all parts OF the
coast. Probably there is no man on the Pacific
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other reasons. but chief among them are
those have given you. Mr.. Wheeler should
be eppointed.
HUGO ROTHSCHILD-My choice for In
terstate Commerce Commissioner is W. r.
Wheeler. We wnnt man who Is acQuaint-
ed with the wants Of the Pacific Coast, who
knows the commercial conditions and I
therefore think Mr.. Wheeler Is worthy of
the trust. His good qualities and fitness for
the position have already been expressed in
speeches at the Chamber of Commerce
GEORGE II. TAY-I think Mr. Wheeler
is the best-ftted among the merchants OF
this city to MI the position OF Interstate
Commerce Commissioner. His work in our
association has been on traffic almost en-
tirely and in my opinion he is in every
way capable of fulfilling the arduous duties
Of the office and to the entire satisfaction
OF the merchants of the coast.
WILLIAM HAAS-My choice first, last
and all the time. is w. r. Wheeler He is
the man OF all others who can Ill the bill
satisfactorily to all concerned and who will
be especially qualified to do justice TO all
interests concerned on the Pacific Coast
EDWARD POND-Mr. Wheeler is emil
nently qualified to I'LL the office, and 1 would
rather see him OF all others chosen to the
position. He has devoted his attention TO O
study Of the traffic question and is the only
one among the merchants who is familiar
with the Intricate questions that come be-
fore such commission. I earnestly hope
he will receive the appointment, as he will
satisfy all merchants
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Funeral of Mrs. Gatelv.

The funeral of Mrs Alice Gately, wife
Of Deputy Coroner John Il. Gately took
place yesterday morning from st. Francis
Church, where solemn high requiem
soul. Father Caraher offlciated. The in
terment was in st. Mary's Cemetery, Oak
land The floral offerings at the FUNERAL
were many and handsome One, repre-
senting "Gates Ajar," was sent by the
employees of the Coroner's office; broken
wheel was sent by Coroner Hill and mem
bers of the Fire Department sent a beau
tiful floral anchor. The pallbearers were: ::
P. ]. Mccormick. John Flanagan, John
O'Brten, James Nelson, Alfred Viontine
and John J. Hilliard
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Commercial Organiza-
tons Rally in
Line With Una
nin1ity.
Congressnsn and Others
Request the President
to Consider Needs
of Commerce.

EEHE events of yesterday left no
chance for doubt that the choice OF
the business men OF the Pacific
Coast for Interstate Commerce
Commissioner IS William R. Wheeler Of
this city. Dispatches were received from
the Portland Chamber of Commerce, the
Los Angeles Chamber Of Commerce and
the Pacific Coast Retail Hardware Asso-
citation indorsing Mr.. Wheeler. Assurance
OF similar action TO be taken by other
commercial organizations was also re-
ceived, among these being the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association Of Los
Angeles. The commercial organizations
of San Francisco wheeled solidly into line
for Wheeer-the San Francisco Chamber
Of Commerce, the San Francisco Board OF
Trade. the Manufacturers and Producers
Association and the Merchants Associa-
ton. In addition to these manifestations
there were others Of no less Significance.
Prominent citizens were busted during
the day 10 make ii clear that ME-.
Wheeler is the choice OF the entire coast
and 10 get that knowledge to President
Mckinley who has the appointing power.
one Of the features of the campaign in
behalf Of the business mems candidate
was a conference between representatives
of the Pacific Coast Jobbers' and Manu-
facturers Association and leading Off
cials of the Southern Pacific Company.
The railroad company has favored the
appointment of General y. P. Chipman
10 the place left vacant by the resignation
Of Commissioner Calhoun. The repre-
seutatives OF the Jobbers and Manufac-
turers' Association did not IN their in
terview ask the Southern Pacific officials
To withdraw the name of General Chip
man. Indeed, II. z. Huntington and Mr.
Stubbs. who represented the Southern Pa
cinc Company, implied that they had no
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CONCERTS AND RESOETS.
VALENTINE ABT.
The World Famous Mandolin

The World Famous Mandolinist.
IN TWO RECITALS AND SOCIALS-
IN GOLDEN GATE HALL,
CPS Sutter Street.
WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, NOV. and 4.
Tickets soc and 75c On sale at Kohler &
Chase s, % OFarrelI street.
MR.. ABT the Washburn mandolin.
which alone is proof OF its high merits. MIR.
ABT is It's greatest living exponent. KOHLER
& CHASE, sole agents for Pacific Coast
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BOARD OF TRADE IN LINE.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
DC tober 27, 1899.

10 the President, Washington, D. c.
Board Of Trade Of San Francisco earn
estly requests the appointment Of William
R. Wheeler Of San Franci SEQ s Inters ia tie
Commerce Commi ssi oner. He has been in
dorsed by all commerc al organi "a ons Of
the Pacific Coast. He is eminent1y quail
fled and fitted by experience to dis charge
the duties Of the office. The merchants
and shippers appeal to you to recognize
their intere is.
A. A. WATKINS, President.
H. L. SMITH, Score tary.
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knowledge that the company had for
warded Chipman's candidacy. What the
business men accomplished was simply to
convey to the railroad people the fact
that the business interests OF the coast
regarded the appointment OF Mr.. Wheeler
as necessary. There were no threats, no
high words, nothing sensational.
When the conference closed the railroad
people had two facts to think over. One
was that the merchants and manufactur-
ers desired that Mr.. Wheeler should be
the candidate TO represent the Pacific
Coast; the other was that the request
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thoroughly familiar with the business from
san Diego TO British Columbia. and has
appeared before the railroad officials IN
study to the question. We think he would
be much better than lawyer or politician,
who would not have the necessary expert
ence in these matters Furthermore. he is
the choice of the entire business community
from Seattle TO San Diego. The merchants
OF the north informed us that their delega-
ton in Congress would support Mr. Wheeler
II he were indorseo by US. There are many
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preferment nor TO satisfy political ambi-
ton but who will accept Il for the good he
can do FOR the coast.
CHARLES HOLBROOK-Mr. Wheeler is
my choice for the reason that ne Is familiar
with the transportation question and those
underlying principles that control transpor-
tation and all questions that would natur-
ally come before a commission. His prac-
teal experience In business and especially
in rate making for railroads on this coast
would be OF great value to tho merchants.
He is a man OF a. judicial temperament and
legal cast OF mind, and would be able TO In
vesttgate all these questions with care and
entire freedom from bias and Influences that
would be against the public interest. He is
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-28

A DSORDERED LIVER CAUSES SAD THOUGHTS. WHEN
THE NERVES ARE oVERsTRANED BY WORK OR CARE
THE LIVER, STOMACH KIDNEYS, IMMEDIATELY BECOME
WEAKENED IN THEIR ACTION AND THE BODY is MADE
FOUL AND UNHEALTHY WITH IMPURE BLOOD AND BILE
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-28
Passing of the Horse

So soon as nature sees Improvement there
is change. The candle gave way to cleo
trcity. The spinning wheel to machinery, the
horse TO the automobile. The fact that Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters has been sold for over
half century proves Its value. There is moth
ing to equal It for stomach or liver trouble
1t is Natures own remedy, and the only one
to cure dyspepsia or weak stomach.
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NG!RACING! RACENGl
8ss-OALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB-1sOo

1893 CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB-1900
Winter Meeting. beginning SATURDAY. Sep
teruber g. 1884,
OAKLAND RACE TRACK.
Racing Monday Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs
day Friday and Saturday. Rain or shine.
Five or more races each day.
Races start at 2:15 p sharp
Ferry-bcats leave San Francisco at u m. and
1890 l. 1880. e. 2:so and p. m. connecting
with trains stopping at the entrance to the
track. Buy your ferry tickets to Shell Mound.
All trains via Oakland Mole connect with San
Pablo avenue Electric Cars at Seventh and
Broadway Oakland. Also all trains via Ala
media Mole connect with San Pablo avenue
cars at Fourteenth and Broadway. Oakland
These electric go direct to the track in hf-
teen minutes.
Returning-Trains ,eave the track at ALB and
4:45 D. m. and Immediately after the last race
THOMAS II. WILLIAMS JR.. President
r. 3. MILROY. Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
Burial Place of Cuars.

The cathedral fortress of Saints Peter and Paul, whence the wreaths have been sold that decorated the tomb of the late czar, lies on an outstanding peninsula in the Neva, says the West minister Gazette. It is a combination of military museum and mauscleum. All the czars since Peter the Great, except Peter IT,, have been buried there. The walls of the building are completely hung with trophies. wreaths of silver and gold; faded punches of flowers and lavender, with silver work in imitation of flowers. These are all hung on a background of black cloth. There are also q number of personal relics. Some of the wreaths have been, lying in the cathedral for years, and the place would look cleaner and tidier if they were re- moved.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

my steps homeward without having ar rived a any solution of my difficulty
 q had to cross a ferry in order to reac. my grandfather's plantation, and I shouted to old Patrick who kept the ferry house. to bring the boat over. But it was old Patrick's son. who lived several miles away, and whom seldom saw, who came across.
 Fathers laid up with the lum- bago,' he said. in answer to my in quiries. Tt looks as if he was going to have bad spell. He'll have to get some body to tend the ferry. for I can't stop any longer than to-day
 "I suppose you can guess who the fer ryman was for the next three months :? I was ready to grasp at any chance. and here was something ready to my hand I was strong and hardy. and old Patrick hired me willingly, though greatly sur prised that I should want the work.
 ''Of course it wasn't pleasant. I had to be at the ferry house every morning by five o'clock. and stay until ten. and sometimes I had to ferry my young lady friends across. which made my heart nearly burst with shame and ehagrin. But lived through it, and learned a les son I never forgot.
 ''I was as proud as king when-the very day before my tutor was expected back to begin the fall term-I went to Bailey and paid that bill.
 q ate my dinner that day at my grandfather's table instead of in old Patrick's cabin. Nothing was said of the past. no allusion made to my re- turn, but my grandfather was kinder in tone and manner to me than ever be- fore, and on my eighteenth birthday, which occurred soon after he increased my allowance.
 Occasionally we crossed the ferry together, and once. as we stepped on the boat, he glanced at me with a twinkle in his clear gray eyes and smile about the corners of his mouth which I could not misunderstood, but to the day of his death he never mentioned again to me the subject of that dreadful bill
 And you may be sure I never ran into debt again. When I couldn't pay cash for an article I wanted, did with out it.'
 Jack and I talked over the story after we had left Mir. Reeds, and I know it made strong impression upon my brothers mind. for from that time forth he was extremely particular how he spent the money given him. and he kept his accounts in a small book with scrupulous eXactness; and when. on the Christmas following that visit of which I have told you, Mir. Reed sent him pair of handsome skates. he was as 'happy as king '-Golden Days.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
GARDEN AND ORCHARD.

A low, spreading tree is least affected by the winds.
 The kind of soil has much to do with the quality of fruit.
 Always remove dead or decaying wood from growing trees.
 It is not too late yet to fill vacant places in the orchard.
 A fast-growing tree is not apt to pro- duce very much fruit.
 All superf1uous branches are a need- less drain upon the resources of the tree.
 In pruning the grapes it is good plan to allow five canes to each post, cutting back yearly.
 Red clover is one of the best plants for orchards, it keeps the ground loose and enriches the soil.
 Pruning is done for. two reasons: To make symmetrical, long-lived trees and to cause fruitfulness.
 The most important thing in pear cul- ture is good, well-drained soil. Train the trees carefully while young.
 When trees are badly infested with bark lice one of the best remedies is tc. wash them with a strong solution of tobacco, to which is added the same quantity of soap suds.-St. Louis Re public
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

cases and will guarantee you permanent cure at moderate cost. He has cured thousands who thought their cases hopeless All letters private. Write for question blank. Consultation free. Medicines sent free from observation.
 Cook rIedicaI Co. 1923 Curtis St. Denver, Col.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
A CHILD.

Old signs are written in thy tender face, Desires, regrets that thou hast never
 known; Thou art the heir of thy aspiring race, Heir of troubled throne Ot hope that hardly dost portend the morn, And sadness, that hast scarcely guessed
 at pain. God takes the characters of fate outworn, And writes them fair again. Those little feet that scarce the light turf
 press,
 Those little hands. so brown with wind
 and sun, God grant they tremble not for weariness Before thy course be done And thou shalt love, and learn what love
 is worth,
 And thou shalt trust and learn to value
 men, And all the sudden mysteries of earth Shall open to thy ken. What, wilt be flying? Am T. then. too staid? Can l not SInoothe the IneditatiVe brow, Flash through the sun and flutter through
 the shade,
 As birds from bough to bough? What. dost thou finger? An. my dear, how
 much
 Thou givest. couldst thou only under
 standi The kiss of childish pity, and the tc uch Of thine absolving hand Arthur Benton, in Atlanta Journal.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
A FIRST DEBT
By Florence B. HaIIswslI-

WHEN was little girl my brother
 WV Jack and I used to be sent once year to Germantown, near Phllauel- phia, to spend month with Uncle and Aunt Parsons, who had no children, ot their own.
 So much effort was made during our visit to give us good time, and so ln- dulgent were uncle and aunt to our every wish. that we would always VII lingly have remained much longer had our parents consented.
 But mother declared that she could not spare us single day over the stated time, and uncle was, very particular b send us home promptly oa the day agreed upon.
 Uncle's house was on Rittenhouse street. and, though oldfashioned, was very comfortable and convenient. The one next to it was occupied by an old gentleman named Reed, who. we were told, had lost his wife and three chil- dren by an accident on a railway, and had ever since lived in the strictest se- clusion.
 Jack and I saw him very often at his gate or on the street; but he seldom took any notice of us, and consequently we stood greatly inawe of him.
 One afternoon in December, when only two days more remained to us Of our annual visit, Jack and I were walk ing along Main street on our way home from an attorneys office to which we had been sent on an errand, when sud- denly Jack stopped before the window of hardware store, in which hung sey- eral pairs of skates.
 ''I wish Uncle Andrew had given me a pair of skates as a parting gift instead of that sled,' he said, in a discontented tone. ''I won't be able to go skating much longer unless have a new pair. My old ones are three sizes too small"
 "But don't ask Uncle Andrew for them" said. "He has given us so much already
 "I don't believe he would care bit # I got a pair and had them charged" said Jack. "He has an account here, know. I could write him about it after l got home, and pay him out of my Christmas money"
 Before could reply hand fell heav- ilJ on Jacks shoulder, and, looking up. We saw old MT. Reed standing beside us
 You're wrong, my boy" he said, in grave, earnest tone. "Never run in debt if you can avoid it, and never mortgage your expectations. It is a bad custom. I speak from experience, and will tell you the story if you care to hear it'
 Jack was too much mortified and em- barrassed to speak, and I was SO much frightened by the old gentleman's stern tone and grave face that could not have uttered word had I tried.
 MT. Reed apparently did not notice our silence, but led the way to his house, and took us into his library, a light, pleasant room, with well-fIIed bookcases against every wall, and a big desk, covered with letters and papers under the chandelier.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
Politest Man In Washington.

We must all do good in the world according to our natural endownents and the opportunities afforded us. The other day I was riding in a comfortably filled street car when there entered three young women dressed in the narrow sheath skirts of the period. A jolly, portly old gentleman got up to give one of the pretty girls a seat, which she took with a gracious aclknowledg- ment. Skc seemed rather lost, how ever, in the generous space vacated by the Pickwicl1:an frame of the old gentle man, so she moved along far enough to let one of her companions share the benefit. Now, whether the passengers crowded together inperccptibly or whatever may have happened, the two slender young women did not take up the whole scat, and the third blushing- lY squeezed into what was left of it. By this time the other people in the ear were too much amused to conceal their smiles, and the old gentleman himself was one vast glow of satisfaction. Ut isn't all of you who are fitted to per form such wholesale acCOf gallantry, said he, in a low tone, to a friend in the corner of the car.-Kate Fields