The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 22, 1897, Page 4

4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1897. | has aptly describsl the area of which Wa sonville is readily the commercial cap- | ital in the following striking language: “It is a county of gently rising terraced mountains, winiing streams, fertile val- leys, and a level, hospitable seacoast. Its area is 320,000 acres, nearly all capable of cultivation.”” The 40,000 acres of bottom lands in tnis STEADY GROWTH OF WATSONVILLE almost everything known in the semi- tropics. This great and fertile region of lowlands is watered by clear streams whose source is the peaks of snow. From the beautifgl shoreline of the ocean more than 50,000 acres of marvelously rich | farming lands rise in terraces to the peaks | of the mountains, on the high altitudes of { which grow the grapes from which are pressed the wines that have made this country far-famed. 2 One of the most noticeable characteris- tics of the people whom one might desig- nate as men of affairs hereabouts, is a com- plete absence of the spirit of bravado and bluster. They remind one of the first men Thriving City Nestling in the Ferti'e Pajaro Valley. Much of Its Progress Due to the Establishment of a Sugar Factory. | Gautauma, “who ate of the earth and on their feet as if they license as_the mountains and the sea. It is generally an evidence of narrow experi- ences and petty triumphs to see the brag- gart element in village life. George Alfred Townsend was wont to say in b s famous “Gath" letters, that men who falked too much about their town and its allegea achievements were like empty noise bacause of Lhe very heir pretenses. Farmers Derive Large Inc'mes From the Product of Their Ex‘ensiv: B:et Fields. WATSONVILLE, Car., March 20.—1f| Balinas is the most conspicuous example | of a California town about todo something | emptiness of county are extremely fertile, producing | of the earth, asdescribed in the legends of | | found it delicious,” and who stood firmly | had as much | | While other crops have ofien paid better | of things that belonged Go to the Pajaro Valley Bank, to the |lien of such a generalization he must de- more are at it indirectly, planting beets in their orchards. Thus you will ses that a large number of people are benefited in an indirect way by the raising of beets. My experience here since 1837 rather cqnvinces me that one of the chief bene- fits of the enterpriss has been to break the big grainfields up into smali holdings. If that is what has sided some of the countries of Europe it may benefit this country in a like way.” . It is worth more than pasning attention to consider one or two features of the beet-sugar question as it has affected Watsonville. Last year this bnsy institu- tion made 19,528 tons of sugar for con- sumpiion in America, consuming more than 155,000 tons of beets. The average tons raised to the acre_was 14.06 and - the price paid $4 a ton, or §56 24 to each acre. than this, particularly old orchards, it should be borne in mind that the beet crop is quickly raised and rapidly con- verted into cash. When one stops to estimate the benefits conferred on many small farmers by the annual distribution of money by the fac- tory it will be found that the new indus- try has driven want from many a door, given employment to many a wayfarer and added to many a purse the modicum that lifts the owner from penury to com- fort. Its benetits are still growing and are sure to be far-reaching in their effscts on society at large. The casual observer, travelitg from town to town to study its features, sees things as they are, but he loses tha view to the pa In should be borne in mind that the ship- ments of beet sugar during the same pe- riod amounted to 1000 carloads. Coming to the town of Watsonville proper it should be remembered that it has a population of about 3500. The prin- cipal business houses are elegantly located on four wide thoroughfares facing a beautiful public square or plaza, from which other arteries of trade and residence streets run. The plaza is one of the at- tractive features of the town. The streets are paved with concrete and macadam and the driveways are kept in good repair. The town is lighted with gas and electricity, the companies which fur- nish the service being fully up-to-date in all they do. For some years it was a battle whether the city would have modern lights, but progressive ideas won in the fight, and th e city has been up to date ever since. The educationai facilities are equal io rhose of any town in the State, the High School teing one of the most beantiful and convenient structures west of Danver, atonce the pride of Watsonville and the admiration of strangers. It has long been a’ motto here that hos- pitality, courtesy and sociability cons tute the reiigion of the people. As a re- sult it is & town of clubs and fraternal or- ders, churches and newspapers. Neatly every worthy soc.al and fraternal order is reoresented here, whilechurches of nearly everv denomination tbrive. 1n 1895, according to the records of the Fire Department, fifty structures were built here at a total cost of more than $143.000. There are many evidences that there will be considerable building this new, Watsonville stands as the most strik- | manager of the great firm of Charles Ford | pend upon cthers and must behold things | year, and the people are broad enough to i v G Ny el . L - TR Sl i 2L 0 NG = @ = A General View of a Section of the City of Watsonville, ing object lesson of achievement along the | lines of modern growth. Ever since the establishment of the great beet-sugarindustry here in 1888 the growth | of the town has been steady and substan- tial. Without the noise and pretense of a | boom the conatry has taken on s substan- tial growth. People take a pride in point- ing to additions to the town—places that were nurseries or fields a few years ago, | now dotted with many beautiful homes. | Thereis a substantial element about every- | thing here and a charming absence of pre- tense among the people. | “I bave friends and neighbors who last | year made as much as $150 an acre out of | their orchards,” said Iowa Tuttle, one of | the prominent young ranchers hers, a far- | seeing resident who was formerly a sur- | veyor of Oakland. Hs is now engaged in | raising hops in a large wayand ona | profitable basis. This fact illustrates the | great diversity of resources of this rich | s0il. |‘ Santa Cruz County is famous for its | superior apples and peaches, also for a | peculiar grape, yet its soil bas shown the | most wonderful productiveness of the | sugar beet. The sunshine and rain blend | beautifully here for the beet crop, and it is everywhere apparent that beet raising | has given impetus and tone to commercial | transactions in this vicinity. Directly it has been a great benefit to large classes of the population—a few hundred employed in the factory and | twice as many more in the fields; but the | beet business has also stimulated men to | new endeavors in other lines of industry, | benefited every business and promoted the general welfare of the people. The stranger here hears many stories of the prosperity that comes to the people ‘“‘when the factory is running” which means about five months each year Farmers from all sections drive in with loads of sugar beets, and it is a common sight to behola a line of wagons that Teaches a mile from the factory blockad- ing the streets. In their haste to be served promptly farmers get up soon after mid- night, drive to the factory gates, and wait | in line until the gates open at 7 A. ., when their producis are received and | weighed. The direct and stimulating effect of such & movement of farm products is felt throughout all the ramifications of com- | mercial life. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are annually put in circulation, debts are pald and new enterprises are undertaken with confidence. This in part | accounts for the evidences of thrift abounding in the town and over the popu- | Iated areas of bighly cultivated soil con- | tributory to this thriving entrepot. A | casual study will convince one that Wat- | sonville is the natural commercial center | and distribution point for a large and fer- tile area. That is why sturdy business | mer have settled here, remaining year | after year with unabated faith 1a the | future of the county and its legitimate commercial capital. There are many things, aside from the | | from thejy Nobod: view-point. | ing this phuse of the question it should & Co., or to any one of a dozen firms that do business here, and you wiil be re-‘ here has a clearer idea of things minded that you are in the presence of | that John T. Porter, president of the Pa- courteous men of affairs, that those you | jaro Valley Bank. He came here in 1853 address have forgotten the follies of their | and has had a wide experience in the com. own wigwams, as Emerson would say, | mercial world. He is a man of liberal and have faced about to meet the respon- | views, and his conclusions from observa- sibilities of the new time—the wonderful | tion are those of a man of wide experience. era of stirring deeds rather than idle | I asked him some very pertinent ques: boasts, tions about the country, and his answers The average citizen realizes the pros- | wore interesting. Wat:onville’s Beautiful H;grh School Building, “What is the outlook for the masses here,” T asked him, “as compared with what it was ten yoars ago?” ““Hundreds of per cent better than at any time I can remember,” he said. “If it had not been for the beet sugar factory grass would be growing in the streets here perity here of course, but understands the reasons therefor only in_a vague and un- certain way. A study of a few facts rela- tive to that part of the progress dueto the beet-sugar industry sets to flight a maltitude of idle guesses. Before view- be stated with emphasis that while the believe that the coming prosperity of Sa< linas and the valiey wherein it nestles will benefit rather than hinder the people of Watsonville. Good climate is so common along this coast that the people here do not really appreciate the venefits it confers on crops and people. The town is just far enough from the bay and from beautiful Santa Cruz to render life enjoyable at all sea- sons. Ifone tires of the monotony of the work-day world it is but a trifling ran to Santa Cruz, where sirangers throng the surfand where are all the charms of a watering-place. It is evident from any rational view of conditions now working here that the products of the future are to be more diversified and profitable than now. With prunes, apples. apricots, sugar beets, hops and other profitable things that grow here with aimost riotous luxuriance, there 1s no danger that the confidence in this region’s {uture is misplaced. The future is certainly a land of promise, and it is no wonder that those who know the resources that lie hid and expectant see the rain- bow of hope just beyond. STRICKEN WITH PAKALYSIS. Sad Fate of James McMahon, a Califor. nia Pioneer. CHICAGO, Irt., March 21.—James Mc- n was stricken with paralysis yesterday just as it was moved in tbe Republican City Convention of Evanston that he be nominated for Super- visor. He feil unconscious to the floor in his room and is now lying at the point of death, The news that Mr. McMahon had been stricken reached the convention hall just as the moiion to adjourn was passed. All of the other nominees were pres- ent and they were receiving congratula- tions from their {rienas. The chairman rapped for order and made the announce- ment. From congratulations the mem- bers of the convention turned .o discusy sa'lly the misfortune which had befallen their venerable associate. He was one of the number that crossed the plains in ’49 for the California gold fields, where he amassed a fortune in a few years. From California he removed to the South, where he purchased a large cotton plantation. At the outbreak of the war, however, his plantation was abaudoned and he came to Chicago, where with T. B. Bryan he formed a part- nership in tbe insurance business. This prospered and soon he had re. beet-sugar indusiry has achieved won- ders and vitally affscted many branches of trade, itis but oneof the important soutces of revenue to the people. Vast sums have been realized from orchards and fields and from the many { forms of industry wholly independent of sugar. Yet at the bottom of all there re- mains the fact that the big factory by the depot has given confidence to the masses and inspired many a successful man to undertake enterprises remotely akin to the raising of sugar beets. Assistant Superintendent Morse of the sugar-b et factory, in a conversation yes- terday, gavesome interesting details about the business that has for the past nine years plaved so important a part in local commerce. “We employ about 200 men here stead- ily,” he said,” ‘'and as most of them are aftractions of commerce, that make Santa | men of families I think it is safe to say Cruz County at once a place for enjoy- | that 800 or 900 people really earn their ment and wonder. The beautiful territory | livelihood at the factory or throuzh those lies on the north shore of Monterey Bay, | working here. This is really equivalent and is a strip ol scenic grandeur and fer: | to the population of a good-sized village. tile soil forty miles long and but fifteen | *“From 11,000 to 12,000 acres of land are miles wide at its greatest extent. To the | steadily under cultivation for beets, but northward the picturesque Santa Cruz | to eifect this purpose fully 35000 acres Mountains separate it irom Santa Clara | must be subject to control on the plan of County, while to the west is San Mateo, | alternating crops. Probably fully four and east of it San Benito and Monterey. | hundred farmers are directly interested A recent eloquent writer, Pnilip Francis, | in beet raising, while several hundred The Pajaro Valley Bank Block, Watsonville. to-day. It was the only thing to save the country. You see the lumber business had gone 1o pieces after the old company was absorbed by the Loma Prieta. 1 know that hundreds of woodchoppers and others were thrown out of employment and afterward found a livelihood in the beet sugar business, either as workmen in the faciory or as producers of the beet.” Mr. Porter has lately traveled over the const and has made a comparative study of locations. Speaking of his travels yes- terday he said: “I have been from the Colorado to Oregon, and I find no such heelthfol, growth in any town as right here in Watsonville. Ithink more terri- tory has been devoted to residences and more houses have been built here than in any town in California, in spite of the fact that there is a class that opposes all im- provements, preferring to live from the income of mortgages and the earnings of other people.” A common complaint of the people here is that the conventional railroad reports show Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley at a great disadvantage, because the re- ports of shipments of products are cred- ited to the division or terminal point rather than (o the locality where products were raised. In this instance therefore San Jose gets the credit for products that were raised here in the vast territory con- tributory to Watsonville. To give one an idea of the productiveness | of this rich valley it may be stated that in 1895 tnere were shipped from nere 128 596 boxes of fruits, muking 238 carloads. This in exclusive of 750 carioads of apples, stone fruits and berries shipped during the same period to Han Francisco /s twtal of about 1000 carioads, and other ~California points, makin t trieved the fortune which the breaking out of the war had taken from him. The Chicago fire proved as great 8 mis- fortuns for MicMahon as had the Civil War, for in the great fire he lost every- thing. After the tire he removed to Evan- ston, whece he has since livad. ————— Beer Boycott at Chicugo. CHICAGO, IL, March 21.—The Chi- 'ugo Federation of Labor has declared a general boycott, effective on April1, on all _beer brewed in Chicago, unless the local and Milwaukee Brewers’ Association acree to “uniomize” all Chicago breweries and use union-made barrels and kegs ex- clusively, The meeting indorsed a m: meeting to be held to-night by the Se men’s Union at Scandia Hail, at Milwau- kes avenue and Ohio street, to protest against the “‘Slavery of American Seaman- ship.” Another Blizzard Sweeps Nebraska. OMAHA, NEsR., March 21.—Reports re- ceived here to-night from Western Ne- braska indicate a veryi severe snowstorm prevailing. The blizzafd extends from Schuyler, sixty miles west of here, to North Platte, in the farther end of the State. A dispateh from Benkleman to- nizht says ten inches of snow Las fallen and the wind is blowing it in great drifts. The loss of stock will be very larze. Nearly a foot of snow has fallen at Central City. ———— THE Cough that “cutsiike s knlte,” can bs re- Iieved at once, and soon cured with Dr. D. Jayne's Expecioraat. Ald digestion with Jayne's Paluless Sanative Pllls, WORK OF ThE LEGISLATUR Bills Which Have Been Transmuted This Szssion Into Laws. A Large Variety of Measures Considered by Both Houses. Torrens Land Act, Primary Election, New Mining Regu'ations—Other Important L .ws. The following is a digest of the biils which were converted by the Jate Legis- lature into laws of the state: An act directing the State Prison directors to employ at least tweuty prisoners in the construction of roads to the State Prison at San Quentin. An act to inerease the number of Judges of the Superior Court of the Gounty of Santa Clara and to provide for the appointment of a0 edditional Judge. An act to amend the Civil Code relating to the distribution of estates of deceased persons where the value of the estate does not exceed $1500. ‘Amending the Civil Code relating to the powers of Justices of the Peace to call in other Justices to act in their stead. An act amending Section 529 of the Political Code relating to pubii¢ printing. An act to provide for the management and operation of railroads above certain elevations. Making an appropriation loely the expenses of electors of President snd Vice-President of the United States. Appointing s commissioner to represent this State at the Central American Exhibition, city of Guutemala, March 15, 1897. Amending the irrigation act of March 7, 1887, rolating to redemption of property sold for non-payment of assessments. ‘Amending section 2181 of the Civil Code, lating to luggage—naming a bicycle as ge. B R ending section 389 of the Civil Code, re- lating to the conduct of trials. Conferring power upon the governing body of municipal corporations of the first class to rovide for the erection of a municipal hos- pital and to levy a tax therefor. To regulate medical practice to prevent blindness in infants. Toprohibit the adulteration of honey. Amending section 10 of the Political Code providing that where holidays fall upon Sun- day that the Morday foliowing be the legal holiday. Appropriating $125,000 for the erection of buiidings for the affilinted collezes. Amending sections 10 and 134 of the Civil Code relating to holidays, - that injunctions and writs of prohibition may be issued on any day. “imending section 388 of the Civil Code re- lating to the sale of a tranchise to collect tolis; that the franchise may be levied upon s0ld under execution like any other property. ‘Amending scction 312 of the Civil Coae pro- viding that clyil eclions can only “be com- menced after the cause of action shall have ac- crued, unless where in special cases a differ- ent limitation s prescribed by statute. Amending tie act providing for the disincor- poration or municipal corporatious of the sixth class. ‘Amending section 383 of the Civil Code pro- viding that persons liable upon the same obli- gations may be included in the same action or nay join as plainuffs in the same action in like inanner. ‘Amending sections 632 and 634 of the Penal Code, relating to fish. Providing (or the rebullding and repairing of public bridges. [})flclullg[gm bom:lfl“{a line between the counties of Butte an ‘Amending sections 237, 245, 246 and 268 of the Po'iticai Code, providing for the appoint- ment of officers and emplo yes of the Legisia- ture. Amending the act creating a Commissioner of Public Works. To compel all depositories of money and commercisl banks to publish a sworn state- ment of all uncluimed deposits. To authorize any City sud County of this State to take its census. ‘Amending section 397 of the Penal Code re- lating 10 penalties for selling liquor to ha- bitual or common drunkards and Indians, Legalizing acknowledgments of deeds, etc., taken befoze COLt commissioners or & county clerk, To amend section 638 of the Civil Code re- lating to the interest to be charged and se- curity taken by mutual building and loan as- | sociations. ‘Authoriz'ng Stats agricultural socleties under the control of the State o sell property held by them in fee. Adaing & new section to the Civil Code re- leting to the voluntary dissolution of corpor- ations. ‘Amending section 61 of the Civil Code, re- lating to the granting of divorees, providing that marriages are illegal and void from the baginning when contracted by persons already married and'not divorced; provided, where a divorce has been secured a year shall clapss from the date thereof, or where a former hus- band or wife was absent and not known to be living for five years preceding, in either of which cases, the sub-equent marriage is valid, Providing for the destrvction of municipal bonds where they have been executed and re- main unsold. ‘Amending sections 8 and 49 of the act for the relief of insolvent debtors. For the protection of the Antwerp mes- seuger, or homing pigeon. AGatug section 170313 (o the Civil Cods con- cerning the distributivn of estate and dis- charge of executors and adminfstrators. Amending sections 1and 3 of the act for the vetter protection of the stockholders in cor- porations formed for conducting the business of mining. Making an appropristion to pay the current printing expenses of the session of the Legis- Inture. ‘Providing for an approptiation for the con- tingent expenses of the Assembly and of the Senate. ‘Amending sections 702 and 703 of the Civil Code relating o the redemption of property sold on executiorf. "Amending section 1189 of the Civil Code re. lating to the acknowledgment of instruments, ‘Amending section 475 of the Civil Code, re- 1ating to errors and reversals of judghents and orders. Providing for the levy of 1 cent on 100 tax- ab e properiy, annually, for the support of the Siate University, Authorizing cities and towns owning puslic parks outside of their limits to lay out streets inio and through such parks. ‘Authorizing cities and towns to grant fran- chises for the construction of railroads beyond their limits leading to public parks owned thel‘nbr Providing for the appointment of five Su- preme Court Commissioners, Providing for the election or appointment of aseparate Judge of the Superior Court for the counties of Yuba and Sutter. Amending the act regulating the control of appropriated water in the State. ‘Amending sedtion 5 of the act conferrin power upon the governing bodies of municipal corporations of over 1000 inhavitants to con- demn land for s site for municipal buildings. Ceding to the United States of Amer diction over sll lands within this State ac- quired by the United States for military pur- re- fug- ses. P Creating & polico reliof, health and life n. surance and pension fund in the several coun: ties of the State. ‘Amending section 407 of the Code ot Ciyil Procedure relating to the summoning of de- fendants. Prohibiting candidates for any legislative office from pledging support to any measure, aud prohibiting persons from soliciting such promises from such candidates. Fixing salaries of the Fire Department of San Francisco. < .;anh}munl flll (fo"eclll:‘!!l flf‘ fees for llny avit or application relating to a pension. Amending section 939 of the code of Civii Procedure relating to appeals. Prohibiting County Treasufers from allow- ing the deposit of unofficial funds in & county treasury. Amending section 943 of the Code of Civil Procedire relating (o judgments. Empowering the Rezents of the State Uni- versity to construct buildings sccording to & permanent plan, etc. Amending secilon 1575 of the Code of Civil Procedure requiring returns by executors after sales. Providing for the settingaside of a judgment of a Superior Court and for the rendition of a new judgment without a new trial. Amending section 1213 of the Civil Code, re- lativg to therecording of cenverances. Amending sections 566 and 641 of the Code ol‘ Civil Procedure, reiative to receivers and referess. Creating a pald fire department in San Fran- i8c0. Amending section 1723, Code of Civil Proce- dure, relating to the disposition of life estates or community property on owner's dea! Amandxn'wupcunn 164, Civil Code, relating to conveyancesof real property by married women, and the recovery of community prop- erty by husbands. Relating to the assessment of property of persons neglec'ing or refusing to give the As- sessor statements. Relating to land transfers. An act and appropriation to prevent decap- tion in the manufacture and sale of butter and cheese. Defining grades of cheese and for branding same. Ex(ending right of eminent domain, includ- mfi mining aud other uses. exulating Police Department salaries in San Francisco. Relating to the issuance of bonds by railroad corporations. Creating a commission for the promotion of smiormity of legislation fn "the Unfted ates. Relinquishing to the United States title to submerged territory contiguous to lands owned by the Goverament. Authorizing Incorporated cities and towns to refund indebtednsss. Amending the act establishing a tax on col- Iateral inheritances and bequests. selating to the absence or oflicers from the State. Relating schools, Authorizing the sale of the fish hatchery on Battle Creek, Tehama County. Relating to coniracts for public work by muni cipal corporations. Fixing $2 as the minimum pay for labor on State work. Amending the game laws. Providing for mining claims on unclaimed lands in towasites. Amending scction 2035 of the Civil Code relating to the morigaging of personal prop- erny. Reguht\nfil the purchase and sale of real eniate by the directors of mining corpors- tions. Reiating to Justices of the Peace acting ss police judges. Amending section 1159 of the Civil Code,rel- ative to the recording of instruments, espec- ially locations of mining claims, Amending section 581, Code of Civil Pro- cedure, relating to the dism issal of actions. Eepealing the law conceraing the ransle- tion of the Iaws into Spanish. Governing the operation of the rock crush- ing plant at Folsom, and the sa'e of the crushed rock. Amending section 602 of the Civil Code, rel- ative to corporations sole. Relative to the 1ssue of school bonds by citiss of the fifth class. Appropriating §500 for the purchase of & portrait of ex-Governor John McDougall. Accepting srom the Vetersns’ Home Associa- tion the Veterans' Home at;Yountville, and makisg it & State institution, Conierring privileges on officers and privates mustered out ofservice during reorganization, ete. Enabling cities, towns and counties to lease properiy tw associations of veterans. ¥or the support of the State Printing Office for the remainder of the forty-eighth fiscal ye to the establishment of high blishing a State Normal School in San Diego County and appropriating $50,000 there- or. Providing for general primary elections and regulating them. Providing for the sale of street railroad and other iranchises in municipalities. Protecting citizens of any race or color in their civil and legal rights. For the improvement of the Capitol build- ing and grounds. Yroviding for the certification of land titles and the simpiification of the transfer of real estate, McLeod, Mr. Shell, Miss Lusk, Mrs. L. Latimer, Mr. Todd, Miss D. McCormack, §. McCarmack, D. McMiliian, Miss Genevieve McCarthy. Miss Mary Beutis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jobn 0. Berkeles, Is visiting friends in Lon- on. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zadig leave for Europe Monday. March 24, o be gone & year. Mr. and Mrs. P. Dollboff, irom ~Merced, Cal., en route to.Europe, nave been the guests of J. G. Thuma during the past week. De Max Werder, the eminent homeopathic physician, has left for a visit to Europe While abroad the doctor will visit the various Bopitals, Mr. and Mrs. K. Pischl, after an_absonce of several months in Europe, have returned to San Francisco. The Pioneers will cive their eighth party at California Hall on Tuesday. March 23. The Golden Gates will celebrate their forty- third party by introducing a noveltysieam- boat party at Californis Hall on Thursday evening, March 25. Mr. and Mrs. Max Brooks announce the en- gagemeut of their daughter, Miss ; Mattie Brooks, to Charles S. Marsball. ' They will re- ceive Sunday, March 28, trom 2 1o 5 :0’clock and on Tuesday, March 30. R Ry Order B'ne B'rith. Grand Secretary J. J. Aschhelm has prepared a circntar letter to the secretary of each lodze in- closing & blank for each member of the lodge to fill out. This will contain the hisory o the member, and when they are all collected they will be preserved in the office 0f the grand secre- tary for reference. The grand secretary has also prepared a leaflet 10 send to each memver and to furnish to ‘hose who may desire to join the order. ‘This contains & table of ciassified rates as recently adopted and & great deal of information In_concise form as to What is requisite to become a member and in re- gard to the be eficlary teaiura of the order. The Pest Preside ts’ Association has appointed the fol'owing named &+ a committce 10 make ar- rangements for a grand ball to be giver al & date ) be fixed in the near future: kdward Bare, first grand vi e-president (chairman), Herman Lesse Sig Simon., M. Koliman, Louis Cohen i and H. Guistadt. The 'commiitee the eénd that this social fanction shall be grander than any given i mauy years in the Order of 'no Brith. I e youth’s auxilliary lodges. which, for somo time past, bave been more or less neglecied, are (o be taken in haud by the commliitee Wwhose duty i 15 10 look after the welfare and advancement of this branch of the order The commitiee racge for a series of officlal visits and re the laterest that prevalied in the junior .odges in the past. Rev. M. 8 Levy has been ifivited by the auxil- tary lodge of Oakland to deliver a lecture before it and he bas consented to appear before thy FOUUE men (0-MOrFOW evenin e —e————— Independent Order of Foresters. Court Noe Valley No. 1729 celebrated lts first annlversary recently in Duveneck’s Hall, corner of Tweaty-fousth and Church sireets, There were present a large number of Visitors from other courts ana a very enjoyable evening was spent. During the business session three candidates wers inittated and four appiications were presented. Among those Who Visited were mempers from Court Golden kra, Cours Yerba_Buena, Court Seal Rock and Court’ §ndeavor. Under the heaiof guod of the Orier were given remarks by promi- neat members and songs were sug. - Bay City Circle. Bay City Circle No. 11, Companions of the For- est (. of A.), has appointed a committes to make arrangements for a domino par:y, o be given in Social Hall of the Alcazar bullding on the evening of the 50th inst. This circie has aiways been suc- cessful in the management of its socisl functions and the indications are that this one wi.l not bean exception to the rule. Authorizing the School Trustees of San Jose o build & high sobool n the Siate Normal School grounds. To validate the organization and incorpora- tion of municipal corporations. _Amending an act creating a Debris Commis- sioner and appropriating $250,000 to be ex- pended under his direction. Providing for an auditing board to the Com- missioner of Public Works, appropriating $300,600 for & dredger, etc. WHAT SOCIET 15 DOING Mrs. N. Van Bergen Enter- tains With a Violet Luncheon. Mrs. ~Russell Harding the Guest of Honor at Mrs. S F Thorne's. Mrs. N. Van Bergen gave an elaborate violet luncheon iast Tuesday at her 1esidence, 834 Post street. Those present were Mrs. N. Van Bergen, Mrs. J, Bauer, Mrs. V. Habenicht, Mrs. W. A. Bryant, Mrs, H. Bendel, Mrs. George Habenicht, Mrs. Edward Van Bergen, Mrs. C. Mangels, Mrs. G. Marcus, Mrs. W. Van Bergen, Mrs. Charles Foster, Mrs, John Van Bergea. Mrs. 8. F. Thorne gave an elaborate lunch at the Palace Hotel Friday in honor of Mrs. Rus- sell Haraing, wife of General Manager Hard- ing of the Great Northern Railroad. Among those invited to meet Mrs. Harding were Mrs. Colonel Meares, Mrs. B. F. Sherwood, Mrs. Judge Allen and Mrs. John Spruance. Mrs. Harding is making a tour of the State. Mr. and Mrs. Farrant were the recipients of a surprise party tendered by their many friends on Saturday evening at their resi- dence, 114 Haight street. Dancing and games were indulged in until midnight, after which the guests ad journed to the dining-room, where an e was serve Amoug_thoso present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Clark, Mrs. J. Lippi, Misses A. Fernan- dez, V. Fernandez, M. Fisher, E. Hobson, L. Holliday, H. Koch, C. Norton, E. Schutz, M. Schmitt and_N. Taylor; Messrs. F. Andres, C. Bradley, M. Biasse, Wiliiam Blasse, C. Coun ter, A, Dougles zl!:l Fer: 011y, PPl ppi &7 Pierce, W. Keardon, W. Shine, Spiller, S. Taylor and E. Taylor. "A most enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Miss Ottilie C. Hafner on Thurs- day last, and dauciog, singing and games were kept up until a late hour. Among those prosent were: Miss Editha Brown, Miss Gene- vieve White, Miss E. Shaw, Miss H. Locke, Miss A. E. Schafer wnd Miss’ Ottilie’ Hafner, H. Roger Hall, A. W. Clarence, Eugene J. Brown, Walter Sheddan, Captain Bradsnaw, Everhard White, P. P. Howard and Professor Von Muhl- hausen. A most delightful surprise party was_ given 10 Mies Mamie Hadler by her many friends last Friday evening at ber residence, corner Twenty-third aud Vermont sereets. Daucing and games tormed the greater part of the evening’s amusement. At 11:30 o'clock an elaborate repast was served. Those present were: Miss Mamie Hadler, Miss_Annie Mill- edge, Miss Jennie Pedersen, Miss Neliio birgle, Miss' Mary Holst, Miss Aunie Behrens, Miss Fanoy de Blois, Miss May Kay, Miss Lillie Raetz, Miss Emma Butenop, Miss Edna Den- ning, Miss Pearl Alien, George H. Knipe, An- drew W. Dow, Ruaolph J. Raetz, William Kat- telmann, Hugh Conway, Martin Boradorl, Roy Kay, Henry Bahlmann, Charles Bicklord, George Holmes and Henry Jansson, The Yosemite Social Club held its first social gatnering Saturday evening, March 13, at the residence of Ed Hensley, 513 Stevenson street. The rooms were brilliantly illuminated and decorated with the colors of the club, black and gold. Games, singing and dancing wers indulged in until'early morning. The gentle- men on the commities wore: John EAright, William Baker and Charies Honen. Those present were; Presideut Walter Daly, Miss Katie Conroy; Vice-President James Nabnary, Miss Rose Willlams; Secretary John Enright, Miss Josle Scully: Treasurer W. Baker, Miss Annfe Kelly; J. Garrison, Miss julia Enright, Charles Honen, Miss Nelia Ficlds, Ed Heusley, Miss Aggle Bcu'la. Johu Kennedy, Miss Jean: nette Richards, William Liebreich, Miss Helen Wernberg, George Baker, Miss Marie Corcoran, Ed Masters, Miss Rose Déimas, Adam Tomalty, Miss Victoria Lewis, Ray Nabnary, Miss Ma Ryan, Fred Melviile, Miss Cecilia Campbell, Ed Elgren, Miss Esther Parker, Sam Bohan, Miss Katie Hensley, joe Hayden, Miss Lettie Dooley, Frank Hayes, Miss Carrie Nolan, Ray Philips, Miss Mary ‘Chureh, Walter Reiliy, Miss Emma Castle. Harry Sherwooa, Miss Lula fi'ah'lkux:l h;’niahy, 5:1 Mc;:iaaen. c“m cGee, Arthar McGee, M. A. Miliner," C. J. Leany, J. W.0'Connell. : A téception was tendered to Henry G. Mathewson at his residence, 502 Powell street, Wednesday_evening, March 17, iu honor of Dis twenty-first birthday, which was also the occasion of his mother's fifiy-first birthday. During the evening Bert Waterman ana Mr. Armsirong recited, Miss Genevieve MoCarthy rendered a piano solo aud Josepn McCarthy & vocal solo. ‘Daucing was indulged in, aiter which refreshments were served. Among those present were: Miss M. Wiseman, W. Co- vert, Miss £. Huff, P. Lenfesty, Miss Chadwick, F. Eastman, Miss E. Stadfeld, B. Waterman, Miss B. Adams, Miss V. Lillte, G. Town. tend, Miss D.'Ames, Mr. and Mrs. East, W. W. Pennycook, Miss M. Pennycook; W, G. Pennycook, Miss Btadpole, Miss M. Perkins, D. Mathewson, Mr. Likens, B. Golding, Miss A; McKenzle, Mrs. C. C. Mathewson, Miss Janet Mathewson, Mrs, N. Hensley, Bob Mitehell, L plleGl D auare, " X R rirade ‘MoCarthy, C. Wood, Miss A. Wood, Mc. Nichols, the M ssss. Grindlevs, Brs. McLeod, Mr. and Mre. D. McCarthy, Miss Brown, Mrs. Berry, Miss White, William Mo Kenzie, D. McKenaie, Mrs. Warberton, Mr, Feig, Mr, Owen, Mr. and.Mrs Roberts, Miss | BIG “JIM"” WENT TO THE FIRE He Answered a Second Alarm and Had No Trouble in Finding the Blaze. “Jim,"” the big third horse of engine 39, at Fourth avenue and Seventh street, is getting many a kindly pat and word thess days on accountof the feat in which he figured asa hero last Wednesday. Engine 39isa large oneand *“Jim’s” services as third horse are required on account of its being so heavy todraw. On Wednesday it was at the rerair-shop, and being out of commission a smaller engine was sent to the house of No. 39 to take its place. The substitute engine is easily drawn by two horses and as a_result “Jim' received a vacation. On Wednesday an alarm of fire was sounded from the box at First streef, near Fifth avenuz. This was in No. 39's district and the engine responded to the call, leaving “Jim” chained in his stall. Soon a second alarm was turned in on the same fire, and the gong in No. 39 engine-house sounded with the rest. As soon as the bell began to strike big Jim’s ears suddenly straightened, and before the last sound haa died away with a mighty wrench he had broken his chains, rushed out of the house and was on his way to the fire, Just how he iound the fire is the marvelous thing that the firemen are all talking about, but he d:d find it, and soon galloped up to t.e engine and stood in what would have been his place had the regular engine been in use. In their aston- ishment at Jim's sudden appearance the firemen connected with engine No. 30 al- most forgot that there was a fire to be put out. He was blanketed and escorted home, and is now the hero of the fire department. —New York Tribune. —_———— A single bee, with all its industry, en- erzy and the innumerable journeys it has to perform, will not colléct much more than a teaspoonful of honey in a single season. KING OF ALL That is loud praise, but the great specific for all kinds of nervous debility that is owned alone by the celebrated doctors of the Hudson Medical Institute deserves to be called King, for it is all-conquering. It’'s known as “Hudyan,” and as well as being so strong and swift in action it is perfectly harmless. T0-DAY You may be a weak, half-para- lyzed mortal, shivering, blue and fit to fall in the strect, but this grand remedy can do what no other remedy can—stop the mis- chief in a month. Drains do cease in ten days—indeed they ,DO—and life, light and full, un- utterable joy come back like sun= shine after rain. Try it at once, and then you. will be one more voice added to those who sing «The only thing IS HUDYAN.” ‘ You have but to write to the Insti- tute or call there and you will be given convincing proof of what this grandest of all remedies can do. Write for circulars. If you suffer from any form of blood poisoning the *30-day blood cure’ will be found to be as firm and true a friend to you as is ‘‘Hudyan.” The great doctors give thelr advice free, too, and as you surely want to live act wisely and act to-day. Hudson Medical Institute Market, Ellis and Stockton Sts., AN FRANCISCO: DAl