New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
TOPICS IN CALIFORNIA.
PLANS TO IMPROVE CHINESE QUARTERS
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST.
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OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST.
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san Francisco. July 6.-Since the collapse of
the bubonic scare there has been much discus
sion OF improving Chinatown by widening
streets. closing UP alleys and constructing mod
buildings. Many of the alleys are foul
and unsightly as the former section of Five
Points and Mulberry Bend of New-York 1t
requires unceasing vigilance TO keep these novels
in sanitary condition. yet the rentals obtained
from them are SO large that the owners will not
rebuild. The present quarter is five blocks long
by two blocks wide. and this section occupies
ore Of the choicest parts Of San Francisco. To-
Gated on high ground with a noble view Of the
harbor and sheltered from strong trade winds
by the high hills at the summit of Clay, Wash
ington and Jackson SITS. The presence of Chi
nese spoils neighboring blocks as a residence
district, thus running one Of the fairest quar-
ters OF the city. Radical measures have been
proposed TO condemn all buildings in the quar-
ter and widening the street and moving the
Chinese bodily to new quarters but this cannot
be done because Of the influence OF the property
owners Under the new charter it is even i'm
possible TO abate the nuisance of Chinatown
without the consent Of those who have been in
strumental in making it a nuisance. Strong
effort is now being made 10 arouse the property
holders in the Chinese quarter TO take advantage
OF widening the main streets and securing legti-
mate business houses.
The Burlingame women's Golf tournament,
which is the annual Fourth of July contest. was
won this week by Miss Crockett, who defeated
Miss Alice Hoffman, of this city. and Mrs.
Bowers Of Los Angeles. She secured the Ponia-
towsh silver cup, which must be won twice in
order to hold it permanently.
In tennis George Whitney the Pacific
o-g5Nv Ix-f no
score Of g, 6-4 ca. Both contestants had
won the cup twice. Whitney on nerve and
stamina He now becomes the permanent
owner of the cup The match was played at
the san Rafael court and attracted a large
audience.
Dione. California bred mare, broke the
Coast record this week at Santa Rosa by trot-
ting mile in 2:O754. She was driven by Charles
Jeffries, and made the first quarter in 30 sec
onds. the half in 1;04. and the third quarter in
81. This was in the face Of a strong wind, and
Jeffries says that under favorable conditions
she trOt the mile in 2:O5. She was bred by
-adolph SpreCkels on his stock farm, and sired
by Eros, son of Electioneer, and her dam, Oracle
5, by Speculation, son OF Rysdyk's Hambleto-
nian.
A fine specir9en Of California condor has been
added this week to the Golden Gate Park aViary.
II came from Huron Fresno County. This Cali
fornia vulture exceeds in size the true South
ton Of Of these birds at San Jose, this is be-
lieved TO be the only California condor in cap
TiVity in the world. This bird has glossy black
plumaEe and an ugly bare. reddish-yelloW head
It's talons as long as q mans hand and II
lunges fercely at any one who approaches its
cage.
The Southern Pacific Railway Company has
Just placed 4 order for thirty eight new loco
motives for its lines in this State. Eighteen
viii be large engines for use on the Coast road
which will run from Derby by way of San Jose,
Paso Robles and Santa Barbara TO Los Angeles.
The others viii be used for freight When the
new Coast road is completed It will accommo-
date nearly all the tourist travel leaving the old
line through the san joaquin Valley for freight.
The Rev. Or. F NJ Bovard has been chosen as
Editor Of The California Christian Advocate
by the Methodist Commission. He has preached
in this State for twenty-five years, and has been
prominent in the EpWOrth League.
The much discussed Zangwiu play, The Chill
dren Of the Ghetto" was produced here for the
first time this week, with Wilton Lackaye in his
role Of the Rabbi. san Francisco voted the play
tedious. and even Jewish playgOerS found little
sn il 10 interest them. II has drawn poor houses,
despite its elaborate presentation. At the Co
lumbia Henry MilleT's company has given THE
cludes Morgan, Miller, Worthing Walcot. Sadie
NartinOt and Miss Anglin. II was great per
formance of the most disagreeable play that had
been presented here in many months.
Fannie Kruger. niece of the President of
the Transvaal, has begun suit against her hus-
band, Francis T. Newsam. for failure TO care for
her. She is singing here in THE Gesha," the
TivOh She first came into prominence by sing
ing at entertainment given here several
months ago for the benefit Of the Beers. Her
mother IS the niece Of Colonel De Wet and the
late General JOubert.