New-York tribune., 1907-11-24
ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE.
More Normal Financial Situation-
The Mclaughlin Suicide.
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San Francisco. Nov. 23.-The San Frafcisco
banking situation is greatly improved
stronger movement of gold is reported and all
customers Of banks who require gold are ac-
commodated. 1t is probable that bank holi-
days will be extended for several weeks al
though all the banks remain open and transact
business usual. There has been no cessa-
tion of the activity in building operations, and
the Hibernia Bank alone is financing the erec-
ton of eight Glass buildings on Market street
meeting the large weekly payroIs. Clearing
house certificates. which at first were rejected
by many small dealers now accepted every
where except by government officers and the tax
collector. The new 81 and 81 certificates have
been great aid in carrying on business. 1t is
thought that familiarity with this paper money
may remove some of the Californian prejudice
against the regular paper currency. which has
never been received with favor in this state.
The suicide of Major Frank Mclaughlin, after
he had shot his only daughter, created pro-
found impression throughout the state as Nc
LaughSin was one of the best known Califor-
mans. For fifteen years he was conspicuous at
all political gatherings. and like the late Cen
eraI Barnes. popular because he never ac-
cepted office. The major made and lost several
fortunes. He was of the Mulberry Sellers type
always an optmist-and it was only crushing
losses during the last few years that broke his
courage and confidence. If he had saved what
he spent in lavish hospitality he would have
had ample provision for his old age, but he
never learned to economize. and so financial
stringency came upon him when he unpre-
pared, and he saw way TO evade it except by
death.
The reappointment by Mayor Taylor OF Reu-
ben H. Lloyd Park Commissioner was re-
ceived with much satisfaction by those who are
interested in the proper development of Golden
Gate Park. Lloyd was removed by Schmitz be-
cause he would not approve the stealings OF
members of Schmitz's Board Of Public Works.
Lloyd is one of the leading lawyers of San Fran
cisco and takes keen interest in public parks,
He suggested the Dutch windmills that
among the most picturesque features OF the
park.
Work is being rushed on tho first Of San
Francisco's free markets. which will be situ-
ated at the foot of Pacific street and for an
other one on West Mission street. near Duboce
avenue It is hoped that farmers and vegetable
gardeners will make use Of these markets, ana
thus break the monopoly Of the fruit and vege-
table commission men. WHO have kept prices
high for years.
The returns for election expenses show that
Mayor Taylor spent only S34I during the cam
paign. Of which 5000 was a contribution for tho
campaign fund and 500 for automobile hire.
DR.. washington Doge. assessor. spent NOR"
than any other candidate. his bill amounting TO
1857. Sheriff ONeill. the strong personal friend
Of former Mayor Schmitz. spent S1SS and then
lost his job, as he ran on the union labor ticket
The Union League Club has obtained perma-
nent quarters IN the new four story building
TO be erected by Mrs. Annie Reagan at the
southeast corner Of O'FarreIl and Powell streets.
The club will occupy the entire building and has
a ten year lease.
The big battleshlp Nebraska, which arrived
here Monday from the North. has received or
ders 10 return Immediately TO Bremerton Navy
Yard. 1t is supposed minor repairs are needed
on the vessel The officers expected to spend
several weeks here and were booked for many
entertainments.
A drunken teamster narrowly missed shoot
ing Captain W. II. McKittrick. son-in-aw of
the late General Shafter while the captain was
motoring between Santa Barbara and Bakers
field. McKittrick had made a wide detour TO
avoid frightening the horses of several team
sters but one of the men raised a rife and
deliberately shot at the captain as he went by.
The SheriH was informed put ne was undpls 20
catch the cuiprit.
The Los Angeles authorities are building q
great bull pen in the bed of the Los Angeles
River where they hope to round up thousands
of the tramps and petty criminals that nfest
the city. The present jail accommodations are
wholly inadequate, as the arrests number
eral hundred a day. Veteran patrolmen armed
with sawed-oT shotguns Will guard all the elec-
trio railway terminals. The holding up of street
cars has become nightly occurrence in all
parts OF the city, and the small police force is
unable to cope with the spread Of crime.
large memorial cross erected this week
on the site of the mission. established at Santa
Clara 126 years ago by Father Junpero Sierra
The affair was under the auspices of the Santa
Clara County Historical Society, and the prin-
cipal speakers were former Mayor o. r. James,
d. p. lillian, OF San Francisco; the Rev. r. A.
Glesson. president of Santa Clara College;
Father Kenna and George Wharton James. the
historian of the Franciscan missions. The
ciety purposes TO mark other historic sites In
Santa Clara Valley
To settle the controversy between the mine
owners and employees at Goldfeld it is probable
that money in the form of 500 and $50 bars such
as We're common in California in the early days
will be issued The miners refuse to accept bank
certificates and the owners declare they cannot
get enough coin from the mints.
ECUADOR CAChn Hfu TIDE