24 GUESTS INSPECT THE NEW BAY SHORE CUTOFF Press Representatives and Railroad Chiefs Ride on Special Train VAST WORK FINISHED Sum of $7,000,000 Spent in Piercing Mountain to Shorten Route By the opening of the bay shore J cutoff San Francisco has an approach | •worthy of a _;r<-at city, and the stranger j arriving by this gatcv-ay cannot fail j to he impressed with the fact that he is entering a large and an important commercial center. U<- will note with, surprise the vast >c!i>rjrccring feats achieved to conquer distance and natural obstacles, all re nUhing cr.ormous expenditures of *»oi: cannot help seeing that every thing possible has betn done without j view to expense. Tlit- visitor will gaso j upon the massive i-ement wall built j to hold up lowa street: the solid iron j bridges over i'hp track for the ac- : oomo.lation of teams and pedestrians, j the careful building of the roadbed, j level and smooth as a garden -walfc. Tons and tons of earth and gravel wen; • pou:ed into most of this land unti! j it acquired a solid foundation, and as j an oid railroad builder remarked:!, • T.'iJF if tlie finest roadbed .in the j United States, for it is elastic; a road- J bed which is not elastic is bad for j trair*." All these points were brought to tlie i notl«".*> of the guests of ihe Southern • Pacific yesterday who were takrn over j tha bay shore cutoff in a special train j as far as Fan Mateo, the outward and i the homeward trip being made overt The new line. \ \ \ A layman looking at the work can- j rol lielp wondering how the Southern j Pacific expects to repay itself for the j cost. The sum of 57,000.000 has been spent In building from Pan Francisco to the junction with the old line at Van Bruno. 9.K4 miles, and the total length operated from Third and Town send streets to San Bruno is 11.04 mi.or. being 2. €5 miles shorter than by wa 5 of Ocean View. RIG SAVING IX GRADB Th» maximum grade on the bay Fhore roa4 Is 15. 54 feet per mile, while on th«» old road it is 158 feet per mile. The highest point of grade on the new line Is 20.3 feet above the San Fran cisco base and the highest point on the road via Ocean View is 292 feet, Th^re ar* five tunnels onthe cutoff, the first being 1.517 feet long, the sec ond I,OS6 f the -third 2.564, the fourth ::.M7 end the last 1.T33. Tunnel 3 is under St. Joseph's orphan asylum, and The railroad tracks are 175 fe6t beneath the surface of the ground at the asylum building. The average daily progress, Jn both ends together, of each tunnel was 8 feet, \u25a0which will give an Idea of the difficult formation that had to be hored through. To build the large yards at Vlsitacion involved the ' reclamation of 130 acres of the har, and in addition to this 26 urres more had to be reclaimed by fill ing in between McDonalds point and Visitation point. To do this two and a half miles of trestle -were. built for the purpose of dumping filling from them scroes arms of San Francisco bay, and th«*se trestles are now replaced by solid embankments. At Islais creek there Is 3.660 fe*t of permanent rreosoted tlm her trestle and steel bridges carrying the railroad over streets. LARGE YARDS BEING BUTI/T In the Vis!tacion bay yards Just south of San Francisco, on the San Mateo county line, there are being built a 39 stall roundhouse, largs repair shops, about 60 miles of track and two hump tracks on gradients for gravity switch ing In Forting cars received and to be dispatched. The bay shore route, for fast train*, •will save from 16 to 20 minutes over the present route via Ocean View, The bay shore cutoff was projected several years ago. There were three reasons for this — saving of time, saving of scrad* and the possibility of a rival road seizing upon it as an entrance .'-io San Francisco; perhaps the latter consideration cut small figure in the minds of the projectors, as when tho matter was broached the, owners of the .Southern Pacific were In no fear of any rivalry. "When "K. H. Harriman decided upon th* measure, he, gava one of his char acteristic orders: "Build, and builfl it as rapidly as you krow hmr." HOOD LEADS IX WORK The task devolved on William Hood, chief engineer of the Southern Pacific, In fact the builder of the Southern Pa cific, whose life, as he himself says, "'has been taken tip in doing one Im portant piec© of -work after another, so that the only thing I know definitely about a Job Is when it is finished." TTork on the Bay Shore cutoff was commenced In January, 1905. It Is fin ished and Hood and his chief assistant, W. E. Marsh, know that it is completed. It would not be within human nature If Hood was not proud of the work. H© takes a quiet pride in explaining tb«' difficulties that had to be encoun tered, but he never brings In the per sonal element. As far as any one would know the boy in his offlce'might have done all these engineering tasks. An enthusiastic guest who was on the special train yesterday eaid: "Mr. Hood, I take off my. hat to you for this piece of road." "Don't take your hat off to me," was Hood's reply, "but to the man who fur nished the money." » . \u2666 In other words. Hood meant to imply that money did the work and that he was merely a supernumerary, the real credit belonging to Mr. Harriman. SAVKS TIMB AXD PATIE>'CE ICone other than passenger trains will use the tracks in Seventh street, Bf the Southern Pacific company has purchasedan enormous acreage to the south, where freight will be . dis charged. Only those . who travel up and down the peninsula will appre ciate the many advantages of the new cutoff. It was between San Mateo and San Francisco that time was lost, and uEH Judah remarked:' "The traffic between San Bruno and San Francisco, has made the hair; of many a division superintendent grow white with anxiety handling. this busi ness orer a Eing-le track." The building of. the Bay sflore; cutoff is of greater Importance to the city than the mere savingr. of time and of •ilmrnattng grades/. It j 'means the . Tunnel No. 6 (upper), funnel N0.; 5 (middle) and^tunnel No: 4-on^the new Baiy; Shore cutoff be tween this city and ; Sanvßruno, the work on which improvement cost the Southern .Pacific; com pany $7,000,000. ; X : - building up of the peninsula and the growth of the city southward. Al ready benefits are to be seen by building this road. New towns are springing up along the coast line and South San Francisco, now called South City, Is coming to be a place of importance. It will not be mjany. years before a laj-ge town is established at A r lsitacion . tnd many thousands of dollars added to the assessed valuation of this city. Rapid transportation has been the need of. San \u25a0- Francisco, particularly.; down the peninsula. . SIAVFULFILI, PBOPHECT This fact tias been appreciated by General Manager E. E. Calvin and he has been among the. most active to se cure for San Francisco rapid transit along the peninsula. It looks now as if the prophecy of E. O.McCormick was to be realized. "I expect to live," he said, "to see the day when it will be a continuous town between here and San Jose. The opening of the Bay Shore cutoff was made* the occasion of an excursion over the line, restricted to the officers of the company and the members of the press. The task of making 'out tho Invitations was left to Paul Shoup. as sistant general passenger agent of the Southern Pacific, and on - returning to the city General Manager Calvin asked him with a smile: "TVell, Shoup, hav<% we " done every thing to your liking?" "Indeed- you have, Mr. Calvin," -was" the reply, and Shoup's answer was the ons that every one- on •the < trip ; would hay«» mad*. IXSPKCT. THE CUTOFF The start was made from' Third and Townsend streets at .11. a. m. The run was as far as San Mateo, and San Fran cisco was reached on the return trip at 1:20 p. m. The train backed slowly down the cutoff, giving everybody ample opportunity to .examin c the work leisurely. Luncheon was served when San Bruno was reached. Among the officials on the trip were E. E. Calvin, "W^R. Scott, William Hood, W. E. Marsh, Peter F. Dunne, C. S. Fee, DR. PI_RCE?S REMEDIES A. Most Valuable Agent.' ~ The glycerine employed in J)r. Pierce** medicines greatly enhances the medicinal properties which it extracts from nativ-j medleinal roots and holds in solution much better than alcohol would. It al?o possesses _edidnil properties of tts own,' being a valuable demaloeot, nntritire, antiseptic and antif ermeni. It adds gTeatly to the efficacy of the Black Cherry- . bark, Bloodroot, Golden Seal root, Ston« root . and .Queen's root, contained in "Golden Medical Discovery " In subduing chronic, or lingering coughs, bronchial, throat and lusg affections, for all of which these agents are recommended by stand- ard medical authorities. In all cases where there Is a.. wasting away of flesh, loss of appetite, with weak stomatfh, ss- In the; early stages of con* sumnxipn, there can be no doubt that gly- cerine/acts as a valuable nutritive and * ids trie Golden Seal root. Stone root, Queenls root* and Black Cherry bark in promoving digestion and building , up th« f.esh an>f strength, controlling the cough and brin ;fcgfrbout a healthy condition of the vr i Ale system. Of course.it must not bee) dected to work miracles. It will not cure Consumption except in its earltei Stage*. It \u25a0 .rnr* v/>rv y wr > - r,hpM. nay, nanp-on. enronie ronyhs. bropchta] aTi£luryr,pei.rtroubif^, arrl rpny^ynj fj' TO *\u25a0 xHh ,ho^rspnft'• Finley Ellingwood, M. DMD M of Ben- nett Med. College, Chicago, says of gly. cerine:, , \u25a0 - _* Jn dyspepsia it serres an excellent purpose. vi^JS* of the peroxioVol hydrocen in soluUon. it is one of the best in_ul actured products of the present time to iU action upon enfeebled, disordered I stom- ach*, especially if there is ulceration or c»- . tarrtal gastritis (catarrhU;_fla_mattonoi KpmachVit Is a most efficient preparation. an ted .. . . ". . . . ."Vsloo J&MxMJ&J^ MBX'S REGULaIT" Garnet colored vel- Gkggg&^^ SUPPERS vet Romeos,' fur trim- " 7 * 11 "" ,- Illustration No. 3 mcd ....;. .......81.75 . 3 / A Slipper for. the Fire- ". Ladles' Felt SUpper«, W. Xv iT^* leather sole, in black. R||k \u0084 oi a •«, ™ ~*yil k« red and gray. . . .51.25 \u25a0 |I|&^ "fan ki'd^. . f . . .SS, '." J . \u25a0."\u25a0 - Imkli- 1 . 91 .75, : «2.«0 \u25a0 and' * $3.50 -. I^ADIEV KTD 'J^'.^Si I?W V Tan seal or a lll^ 8 -- \u25a0" \u25a0\u25a0JULIETS; : - '\u25a0-\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0! ikwßfe?%mL~ : - v . tor^.. ......$3.50 „ _, , . RX.-iSffICTkV *\u25a0?%. Brown and tan wal- Fiir . Trinunrd --\u25a0>.-; K»B^.>^^ : rUK $3 .50 - Blackkld.. fur- trim- "'\u25a0WEES&ssEßyt&y. Ijizarrl skin $3.50 mcd, good quality.... .' QKP^-v •\u25a0% Brown ooze ...$3.50 $1.50 and $2.00 -^*J s *^fe&/^ I ': > J>S k . 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'\u25a0' Felt Romeos, Black, red or tan vv ' * W< wMWl_- -j- iuu gray .$2.50 CHTLDRETS AJfD "• • - Sizes 13W.-2 ...$1.50 MISSES' FEI/T \u25a0- Sizes 2% -s^ . . -SI.7S ROMEOS \u25a0' 4 ~ BUCKSKIN eooAtelt. fur ji,^^? l^. 4 -S?^B Til 70c •\u25a0-\u25a0\u25a0• \u25a0'^^\u25a0'Vfeiii'^roJ- The:- -'- : Most \u25a0\u25a0- Durable I isu »%*"-\u25a0& ,s*te&* l %af '&%&£s£& Blue, best grade, fur A^^^Ssf^vvxnffi'tiaP^^ ' Ladies*. $2: Men's $2.25 ; trimmed and bow— • .; \\f Tjr\X\\XSSSwsP^.\-'- • * ':.\u25a0:-.- Children's' sizes; 6; to ; - " Sizess 6-11 :'.-. . : .$1.15 -^Liig^^^ii^^ 'io . .... :. . . . . .'...51J56: Sizes $1.25 •\u25a0\u25a0^™ i * iS^7; Sizes 11 to 2... $1.50* If ycnidonU'Know'tHe site give one of our- shoe orders* \u25a0 -\u25a0•\u25a0.- (Mail orders given special care— let us select your holiday slippers and you' ll be pleased [Fine To^ 1628 FILLWOREST near CeanySth^ fiP^ W3Cf A^%IV hiESS^AVE near Bush --. ; ;|638; j^RKEXST near Powel» - MERCHANTS* ASSOCIATION DOES NOT' FAVOR PLAN Believes Supervisor Sullivan's Over- head Wire Ordinance Would Cause Great Inconvenience Supervisor -Sullivan's proposed ordi nance provid ingr for the removal of all overhead wires and supporting: poles does not meet -.with the full approval of , the Merchants' association, particu larly, in regard to the districts south of Broadway and east of DevJsadero street, "t That organization had 1 - filed with the supervisors a' communication setting: forth that to remove the over head wires land place them under ground in the time specified would re sult in the. tearing up: of too many streets at once, thus causing, great In convenience to the traveling public. The association-; is- of the opinion that better results would be obtained by working in smaller districts. Atten tion .is called to ' the fact that nearly all ;th«7 wires in the? old district mapped out , six years ago have- been placed underground by the service cor poiations/but'the same amount of dili gence has ' not been shown •' by the city Jn regard to Its wires. It. is believed by , the ; association f.that \u25a0•- all. the wires can be, removed within the next eight or ten years without inconvenience jto the public or corporations i^ the;wt>rk is carried . on in districts of reasonable size. "a ; : : B. F. Stoll, Haight Bt.' at Masonic ay.» \u25a0 \u0084 ":" ' ; : ' ; — '\u25a0 —— — " "" ,\u25a0 \u25a0->_ ' " J Commencing Monday, Will Inaugurate a aY greatly reduced prices Offering a splendid opportunity to purchase Rich : ;•\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0 *Furs for the Holidays at ! /4 Less Than Regular Value The collection includes Ermine, Russian Sable, Natural Mink, Lynx, Japanese Mink, Fox, Squirrel and other fashionable, skins modeled into Muffs, Neckpieces, Stoles, Ties and Fur Coats, making very , desirable Christmas Gifts. An extensive and attractive stock of Holiday Goods ill all departments from which to select appropriate gifts at very low prices r-Christmas Novelties b— Gloves .An immense, collection of Holiday Novelties, . Complete stocks of Men'<«. Women's and Chil- f including Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, Mirror?, i ren * s Gloves from the' leading manufacturers of x- i t t> *\u25a0 tt 8..1, , n^ q^. rr,m^ tne wor »d« »« Suede, Cape. Kid, Lisle and Silk, Necklaces, Barettes. Fancy Back and Side Combs, induding Dent>s> Fownes. Reynier and Kavser. Brooches, Veil Pins, Jewel Boxes; Ink Wells, Special— Women's elbow length Silk Gloves in Shaving Sets. Writing Pads, Smoking Sets, I white, black and colors; extra heavy quality. Dressing. Combs, Beauty Pins, Card Cases, Hair f QO 55SS** and Clothes Brushes, Beaded jmd Silk Opera t— r^^ Ml^^.T,*!!'^ H .Bags, Leather Dressing Cases, fitted with toilet accessories; also a full line of French and *S«fl American Perfumes, Sachets and Soaps. '"iIUSIwIY 2510 r Leather Goods W^ m «™ :^ g ] B.W M-i- Rons and S,«che. S; M.nV Ho^fr?'^ U^L^ iS^rSiTS CoUar and Cuff Boxes, Wallets, etc., in the latest fancy Half Hose and Underwear for men. Styles and leathers, at very moderate" prices. Women's Pure Silk Hose; hand embroidered ....1.,.!— iiiiiiiiiißiMiiiwiwiiiiiimr' \u25a0'-•\u25a0"\u25a0 nil .. i . on black grounds. ?2.25, ?2.50, SS.OO. f 3.25 • \u2666 pair. . . \u25a0'\u25a0 |_ j AY |_^ .Women's Lisle Thread Hose; fine quality; KnlUlSrQnfHlt SilfllPC hand embroidered. 3Oe. 75c. ?1.00. $1.25. - ' Women's Fine Lisle Thread Vests; hand -J y..l£* crochet ytskes. . 75<, . 91.55. 91.50 Ulll! if 111111) . Women's Silk Vests: pretty designs in hand A choice collection of fine Marabout leather Cr °^ '.*™ **"* /f. 9^?' „ Stoles and Muffs to match in black, white and:all and the fashionable shades; especially suitable for a | Men . s Underwear in linen mesh, cotton, wool beautiful Christmas gift. £^J and ca.shmere. including the Medlicott brand, at $13.50 to $23.50 »«k CO « I i°w«» n, arkel ..p^ 5 ; comprising niuff and; stole." . . \u25a0\u25a0- | a : . -Neckwear and r Feather Boas v Handkerchiefs ,„«„,„ An extensive display of Ostrich Feather ' Boas - in black white/ gray - and natural ; ; from- 45 inches . Christmas display , of Wornenj; Novelty Em- m DiacK. jMiiLc, » «jr broidered and Lace Trimmed in to 72i inches long. ;\u25a0 'an endless 'variety 'of pretty designs. Prices, each, ; CIO CA 4*% 6Q9CA 25^. 50^, 75^. f I.OO to ?S.OO. Real Princess Lace Trimmed Hahdkerdefs. , ,|| \u0084| Hiimm I mi 1 -PnCCS, each, 50^*. 75f. .«?1.00 to 55.00. -',- »%V iJ "^fc ;L . Real Ardennes and Appenzel Hand Embroid- I AflA UAfl Ua4a " ered Handkerchiefs. Prices, each, 50^, 75*, •^LSCB 880 delS n.OO to »io.w. •\u25a0->:>,;:.-. I Women's Hand. Embroidered Shamrock, Holiday importation: of Ruffled Lace Bed Sets Thistle- and Arabian Sheer Lawn Initialed Hand- in white and Arabian in Renaissance, Cluny and kerchief »r- B «» half dozen, fI.OO, $1.50, ;Lacev. with Bolster: piece, to; match; in- * 2r*s'l*3-®?«2 r* 5 '1* 3 - ®?« . '4- ~i,,.;..r,. >Ueicr«« P«r*« Women s iSovelty Fancy Stock Collars, 50^, new and exclusive designs. Fnces • 75<*. ?1.00, ?1.25, QR 0(1 Bfl SR 50 till tfi 522 50 Novelty Lace and Lawn. Lace and Net and 30.UU, 0'.0U, .#0.911 U|l IU QCC.OU Chiffon Jabots at 60<. 75<, ?1.00. $1.25 and n ...— . » -» \u25a0— \u25a0— $1.50 each. - *', • • - Women's Hand Embroidered Linen Collar?, with PAaMVAiivAVA \u25a0- Tabot attached; put up in Hollyberry Boxes. fiOc, — bomiorier s 8 B «, *i.oo. *i « =«>, Prince?s, Venice. Real In=;h and Cl-uny Lacs Wool and Eiderdown Comforters; in >Sateen, Neckw-ear in Stock Collar?. Turnovers.' Yokes, Silk and Satin in exquisite designs arid colorings. Chemisettes, Coat Sets and Collar and Cuff Sets. Prices " : - Prices 50 prising Gun' Metal, Sterling Silver, Antique Gilt, ___IJ|_in'ffc ilonlfllfClAr' Pearl, Horn, Gold and Silver Mounted and plain |^|f|Cll S lw6lyl\W6ui -Natural: Wood' Handles in pure silk .and ; silk= v serge. Prices Men's Bows, Knots, Four in Hands and a« , &OE Windsor Ties in a- great variety of pattern* and $1 tO VP-.9 shades. Prices 25<^, 50<,75^J and $1.00. Glove and Merchandise Orders Issued "Mail Orders yTj^^ /**/& P-one FrankHn 591 Special Sent Oil \ NE. Cor. Van Ness Aye. '^ii''JuijHUH-i £_^ Vl^^ . Made Request. ; and Pine > St.; j _>r to Order. For Results-A CALL WANT AD-For Results