New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30
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San Francisco, June 2s.-The city is
crowded with delegates to the biennial con-
yention Of the General Federation Of Wom-
ems Clubs and their friends. The local
Chamber Of Commerce and the fair direc-
tors have taken advantage OF the occasion
to show all these visitors the site Of the
Panama Pacific Exposition and to prove
to them that San Francisco has done real
work In reforming many Of the civic evils
that were rampant under Mayor Schmitz's
regime.
The State Of Illinois this week formally
dedicated the site OF its state building at
the Panama-Pacihc Exposition. Illinois Is
one OF the first states to choose a site and
is one Of the first to make a liberal appro-
priation for a building.
Eleven years ago Andrew Carnegie
offered $4,000 to San Francisco for a free
library, the city to furnish an equal
amount. The fire came before the gift was
accepted, and since the fire much hostility
has been shown toward Mr.. Carnegie by
union labor and Socialist Supervisors. This
week Carnegies offer was finally accepted.
and a handsome library will be built in the
civic centre. Ex-Mayor Taylor was among
those who bitterly attacked Mr.. Carnegie,
declaring that his money was tainted.
Heavy rain fell this week IN and around
San Francisco and was notable as being
the first rain to fall so late in the season
for sixty-three years. Although about half
an inch OF rain fell here and in the sur
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suited except to bay fruit, while berries
were helped by the moisture
The students OF st. Patrick's Seminary at
Menlo Park this week gave a performance
OF Sophocles "Edipus Tyrannus" in the
original Greek The play was brought out
under the direct supervision OF Father ].
w. Sullivan. OF tho seminary. This is the
only time this classical tragedy has been
produced In Greek In this country since 1t
was given at Harvard University thirty
one years ago.
Horatio S. VIM, a prominent Odd Fell
low and Red Man, died suddenly from heart
disease this week In Alameda. He was q
California pioneer and for many years
lived in Marysville.
BY means Of electric fog signals, invent
ed by Captain W. A. Moffett, inspector in
charge of Pacific Coast lighthouses, the
government hopes soon to install equipment
that will give unmistakable warning to all
vessels. The sirens used have distinctive
sounds, and they are operated automatical-
ly by means OF electricity. There are twen-
ty-six prominent stations along the coast,
starting at Point Iona, and, though all
will be replaced gradually. the government
plans TO install the electric whistles at every
point where they may serve to guide vessels
In fog or distress.
Contracts for 1000 have been let for the
furnishing Of the new Hotel Oakland IN
Oakland. The manager. Victor Reiter, who
was chef at the Palace Hotel for many
years, announces that the house will be
opened December /.
Nearly every day this week contraoano
opium or other dutiable goods have been
found In the Pacific Mail steamer Mongo-
la. More than $4,000 worth OF opium mas
been discovered In places which show that
members OF the crew were in league with
the smugglers The federal officers here
are determined to prosecute all persons
against whom they can obtain evidence
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