F S6^ S33H^ j»~>» y j> ^i^s^y '^:i> >» 3x:^ ^^ ^^^^ LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. I :|opgtigM ||0. ^ — * , $r t UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. J 3 ^i,'^Si,m>^"^'^^M^ 3» > ^ x3> -r^ > >> 3K^ ^ s^-'^:^> .>^i^^ :)3>:> > > >^ > ~~-^^^^!fc") ~5>^"^S> ^ JR> < "*-? ''"^^^'''S> '• "^ -^J* ^ '^r'^''^'^^ 0^^ ' >^ ) ,"iip"5^^ v^^ '7 -j»" ^--i* -^'^SL* )/s^ ^J3> -^ 2j? -,, ^. -i^-^-c ~-y7^ ^^>l>3> ^ . vj-^^,^ ' .-3^ 'J^-^^_ ^ ^ ^^ IX^ . " " ^^''!i--B / . j» :^ I^ ~fZ^ -• .V >-» Z*' "-- -^SSf— . -> ^^ 3ri>i> -^'^ — '^ ?,^ >-a2> ^ ^^^i, ^^S '^^.^. PUBUSMD BT ^1 /I 5ca;e J200 P HAEE'S Guide to San Jose FOR TOURISTS AND NEW SETTLERS, Containing Directions to, and Descriptions of all Points of Interest in the Valley ; also, a carefully prepared Statement of Resources, Climate, Soil, School and Church privileges, Cost of Living, Wages, etc. ,ITH .V Pap of the ®ITY of i|'AN (d^OSE, ALSO, ONE OF THE VALLEY IN ITS VICINITY. SAN JOSE: Published by Geo. H. Hare^ Bookseller and Stationer, FIRST STREET. 1872. p. !^.-^W Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1872. By GEORGE H. HAKE, in the oiBce of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. Bacon & Co., Printeks. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Pagb. Alameda Avenue 28 Agricultural Society 56 Alum Rock. 48 Artesian Wells 65 Cook's Grove 30 Calaveras Valley 49 Climate ... 69 Cost of Living 83 Earthquakes '. 70 Fruit Culture 77 Fishing and Hunting 50 Guadalupe Quicksilver Mines 41 Game Law 85 Hop Culture 79 Hunting and Fishing 50 Labor 81 Los Gatos 41 New Almaden Quicksilver Mines 33 Oak Hill Cemetery 22 Penitencia Canon 45 Real Estate 69 Soil 70 Silk Culture 80 Strawberry Culture 74 San Felipe Valley 49 Saratoga Springs ... 44 Santa Cruz Gap 43 TABLE OF CONTENTS. Pagk. Santa Clara 30 Churches 32 College 31 Hotel 32 San Jose 5 Academy of Notre Dame 24 Benevolent Societies 62 City Government 51 Churches 57 Court House II Early History 6 Financial Condition 62 Fire Department 52 Farmers' Club 56 Gas Company 53 Gen. Naglee's Grounds 17 Hotels 9 Hacks, &c 10 Jail 16 Livery Stable Prices .... 10 Music Hall 22 Market Square 23 Mrs. Henslev's Grounds 26 Normal School 21 Opera House 22 Public Schools 64 Population 51 Public Gardens 27 Railroad Connections 8 St. James' Square 17 Sewerage 52 Street Railroads 55 Secret Societies 62 Woolen Mill 25 Water Company 53 Young Men's Christian Association 61 University of the Pacific 30 Vichy Springs 34 Vine Culture 76 Warm Springs, Alameda Co 49 Wages 82 SAN JOSE Its Early History. In the Fall of the year 1777, the Mexican com- mander at the Presidio of San Francisco sent out a detachment of troops from that post for the purpose of establishing an agricultural settlement in the Santa Clara Valley to furnish subsistence and supplies to the garrison at the Presidio. This detachment ad- vancing into the valley, located on the 29th of No- vember of that year, a settlement on the banks of the Guadalupe creek, which was the commencement of our now flourishing city of San Jose (pronounced San Ho-say). Its history from the time of its first location, as above stated, and the date of the cession of Upper California to the United States, is involved in obscur- ity, and is only to be obtained from tradition, frag- ments of Spanish records existing mostly in the ar- chives of Catholic Missions, partly among the records of the United States' Land Oflice, and in disconnected 2 HARE'S GUIDE TO documents in the government offices in the city ot Mexico. Frederic Hall, Esq., of San Jose, has col- lected and woven these fragments into a connected narrative in his " History of San Jose and Suk- ROUNDiNGS " ; a work which we recommend as of great value to those who desire a reliable, detailed history of the early settlement of this part of Califor- nia, both by the Mexicans and Americans, or a more complete and extended statement of its resources, climate, etc., than we have room for here, and as es- pecially valuable on account of tlie clear and concise statement of the Mexican laws which once governed the territory, and the laws regulating the founding of Pueblos. It is, in fact, the only printed work for sale containing these old laws, under which the titles to most of our real estate had their origin. To it we are indebted for the following brief summary and sev- eral extracts elsewhere in this work : At the time our city was founded, California, in common with all Mexico, was a province of Spain. The first house was erected by Mexicans, subject to the Governor of California appointed by the Viceroy of Mexico, who himself was subject to Charles IV of Spain. At this time the Presidio at San Francisco had been established but about one year, and the Mission of Santa Clara only ten months. With the exception of these and a few stations of the same char- acter further south, none but Indians dwelt in all Up- per California. The site first selected /or the town SA7V yOSE AND VICINITY. 7 was on the bank of the Guadahipe near the present northern city limits, bnt the high stage of water in the creek during the winter caused the location to be changed to a point about a mile and a quarter to the south. This was in 1797. Market Square was the " Plaza," and about the center of the new town which bore the name of " El Pueblo de San Jose de Guada- lupe," in English, " The Town of St. Joseph of Gua- daloupe," the first being chosen as its patron saint, and the latter being the titular divinity of Mexico. The settlement appears to have been nothing more than a mere hamlet of adobe huts for many years, for we find that in 1814 it contained but about twenty dwellings, and as late as 1831 the total population is recorded as being but 524. The first foreigner who is known to have come to the valley was John Gilroy, a Scotchman, who made his advent in 1814. In 1834 the foreign population consisted of only about twenty stray adventurers, brought to this coast by the ships of the Hudson Bay Company, and other vessels trafiic- ing in hides. There yere but few acquisitions to this portion of the population until after 1840, when every year brought a few hardy pioneers, some of whom are now our best citizens. In 1844 the first party of over- land emigrants arrived from Missouri, two years in advance of Col. Fremont, the famous explorer.*" In 1846 about 120 " foreigners" were in and about San Jose. [The term " foreigner " includes all the white *This was the first party that ever crossed the plains with wagons. 8 HARE'S GUIDE TO inhabitants, except the native born Spanish-speaking population.] On the 11th day of July, 1846, Captain Thomas Fallon, at the head of a company of Ameri- can volunteers, took possession of the town in the name of the United States of America, and on the 13th of the same month hoisted the first American Hag wliich floated in the valley. The real history of the present city dates from 1847, when the first survey was made, and the town laid out in streets and blocks under the system now existing. Americans then be- gan to fill its ofiices, conduct its business and direct its public afiairs. It was the first State Capital of California, the first Legislature meeting here in the winter of 1849 and '50, and subsequently in 1851 and '52, when an act was passed removing the Capital to Vallejo. From 1847 until the present time, except the reaction which followed the removal of the Cap- ital, it has had a steady growth both in popula- tion and business prosperity, and stands now the third city in the State. It is the county seat of Santa Clara county, and situated in the center of the richest agri- cultural valley in the State. Its altitude is ninety feet above tide water. Its Railroad Connections are by the Central Pacific and Southern Pacific Rail- roads on the north, and the Southern Pacific Railroad on the south. In addition to these, are the projected railroads, leading to Alviso, seven miles north, on the SAJV yOSE AND VICINITY. 9 bay, and one across the mountains, toward the south- west, to Santa Cruz. Visitors from the East, can come directly to San Jose, by way of the junction at Niles' Station, on the Central Pacific Railroad, or can go to San Francisco, and thence by either road to our city. The Hotels. At the head of the list deservedly stands the Auz- erais House, not excelled by any in the State outside of San Francisco. It occupies about the center of the block, on the north side of Santa Clara street between First and Market streets. It was built by the Auzerais Bros., whose name it bears, and besides being an ornament to the city, aftbrds San Joseans grounds for assuring strangers, of first class metropol- itan accommodations in an inland city. Their tran- sient charge is three dollars per day. The New York Exchange, occupying two large brick buildings, cor- ner of First and St. John streets, is capable of accom- modating a large number of guests, and is clean and well kept. Here, they who do not desire pretentious attentions may find substantial fare, accommodating landlords and everything respectable and good, for from ^1.50 to $2.00 per day. The Lamolle House, corner of Santa Clara and San Pedro streets, affords excellent accommodations to those who prefer the French style of cookery, etc. The Lake House, on Delmas Avenue, a quiet place, surrounded by beauti- fully laid out grounds, is patronized chiefiy by sum- 10 HARE'S GUIDE TO mer boarders. It is kept on the French plan, and its patrons are those whose taste is in that direction. The San Jose Hotel, on Market street, is also kept in the French style. The Continental, near the Catholic Chnrch, on Market street, is kept by a conple of Ger- man gentlemen, with whom their countrymen will find a hearty welcome. The rooms are good, the fare substantial and it is in every way a well kept house, and much patronized by others than Germans. The McCutcheon House, on San Pedro street, aftbrds good home-like accommodations. Besides these, there are others of lesser pretentions, too many to enumer- ate, where the laboring man may be entertained with plainer fare at cheaper rates ; the neighborhood of the City Hall abounds with such, and others are scattered throughout the city. Like every other Cal- ifornia town, restaurants and chop-houses are abund- ant, where a cup of coifee or a meal, according to the length of one's purse, may be obtained at any hour. Hacks, Carriages and Livery. The facilities for being conveyed about the city are numerous and excellent. The hackmen, coach and omnibus pro])rietors, are not as is frequently the case, " sharpers," but are mostly well known and respected citizens, in whose hands tlie stranger need fear no extortion. The customary charges of those awaiting the trains at the depot, for conveying passengers to any j^art of the city, are : hacks and carriages oO SAJV yOSE AND VICINITY. 11 cents, each passenger ; for a full load made up of one family or party a slight reduction is usually made, hotel coaches and omnibuses, 25 cents a passenger. Tliose desiring a drive around the city, can employ any of the hacks or carriages, whose stand is in front of the Auzerais House, with gentlemanly drivers, com- petent to give all required information, for $2.00 per hour, for a load of live or six persons. For ladies making calls, where more waiting than driving is required, $1.50 per hour. For a whole day's trip they can be hired for $10.00. The livery stables fur- nish turnouts equal to any in the United States, for : Saddle horse, per day % 1 60 to $ 2 00 Single horse and buggy, per day 5 00 Single horse and buggy, part of a day 2 50 and upward Pair of horses and double seated cax'riage, per day 10 00 Pair of horses and double seated carriage, part of a day 5 00 and upward If requested, a careful driver who will assume the responsibility of the team, will be sent with it without extra charge. Where a spirited team is hired to strangers or inexperienced drivers the livery men prefer to do this. The object which first attracts the attention of the stranger is the County Court House, the lofty dome of which magnificent structure towers far above all surrounding objects. 12 HARE'S GUIDE TO This splendid building is situated on the west side of First street, between St. John and St. James. Ground was broken for its construction in the Fall of 1865, and the building was completed in 1868. The walls are of solid brick masonry, resting on a heavy foundation of concrete. It is of the Roman Corinth- ian style of architecture, combining the solidity of the former with the beauty of the latter. The exterior walls are covered with cement, painted and sanded in imitation of stone, but greatly surpassing the model in beauty of finish. In form the building is a paral- lelogram, being 100 feet front by 140 feet in depth. The bight of the walls from foundation to cornice is 56 feet; from the foundation to the top of the dome, 115 feet; from the foundation to the top of the flag- staft', 185 feet. The monotony of the front is relieved by a large portico, built of stone, extending the whole width of the building. Over this portico extends the main roof, supported by columns 38 feet high and 4 feet in diameter, fluted and surmounted by Corinth- ian capitals. The first floor is laid with marble tiles, in mosaic. The total cost of the building was about one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars. On the ground floor are situated the olfices of the County Clerk, County Recorder, Treasurer, Collector, and Sherifl*; and a person taking a look into these large, commodious and finely furnished apartments, can hardly repress the thought that the lines of the ofii- cials of Santa Clara County have fallen in pleasant SAJV yOSE AND VICINITY. 13 places. On this floor is also the District Court room, a large hall surrounded on three sides by a corridor, and its ceiling reaching the roof through which it is lighted. T]]is apartment is finely appointed through- out, the floor being covered with splendid carpets, while the "bench" is represented by the most luxuri- ous arm-chair that ever received the tired frame of mortal man. Returning from the Court room we as- cend to the second floor, which is reached by two spa- cious stairways, one on each side of the main hall. Arriving at the head of the stairs, the first object that attracts the attention of the visitor is the immense plate-glass window, which gives a complete view of the interior of the Court room. On this floor we find the duplicate of the corridor below, upon which open out the County Judge's chambers. Jury rooms, and the ofiices of the other county officers. One thing worthy of notice is the consummate skill with which all of the mechanical work on the building is done. This is explained by the fact that none of it was let by contract, but was all performed by " days' work," under the immediate supervision of Mr. Levi Good- rich, the architect. Turning to the right after reach- ing the second floor we are met by a door, on which is an inscription informing us that this is the entrance to the dome, and that visitors entering that portal must extinguish their cigars. Sunday visitors are ad- mitted from 12 until 4 p.m. only. Passing through the doorway we reach the narrow stairway and the *2 14 HARE'S GUIDE TO ascent commences. By going slowly, the hnndred and seventy two steps can be accomplished with very little fatigne, but if it were ten times the distance, The View from the Dome would fully repay the exertion."* The hight appears to annihilate distance. It seems but a step to the extreme limits of the city, and but a stone's throw across the valley to the mountain ranges on either side. To the north in glittering beauty lies the bay of San Francisco. As the eye of the specta- tor follows the line of hills to the east, lingering on the verdant slopes and the intervening plain, inter- spersed here and there with the dark foliage of the lusty live oak and covered with rich fields of waving grain, it rests upon the burly form of Mount Hamil- ton, the highest in the eastern range, which rears its crest 4,448 feet above the level of the sea. On the south the Lomas Lagrimas or "Hills of Tears," a low range of slight elevation, appear to fence in the valley, and running westward lose themselves in the rugged bights of the Santa Cruz range. To the south and west rise two peaks in lofty grandeur. Mount Chaual and Mount Bache, the former 3,530 and the latter 3,430 feet in hight. On a lower elevation, at the foot of these mountains and immediately in the range of vis- ion, are located the famous quicksilver mines of New *In order to preserve his " direction " the visitor will bear in mind tliat First street, on which the Court House fronts, runs about 31 de- grees west of north. SAJV yOSE AND VICINITY, 15 Almaden, a description of which will be found in sub- sequent pages. On this range of mountains is found the noted redwood which is used almost exclusively in this valley for building timber. Passing to the north these mountains lose themselves in the distance. So intent has the spectator been in drinking in the beau- ties of the distance, that he has entirely overlooked the attractions nearer home. To the west and north lies the beautiful town of Santa Clara, with its spires peeping throuojh the dense shade of its surrounding;* foliasje, whilst a verdant line from it to San Jose marks the course of the magnificent Alameda, the finest avenue on the coast. Between Santa Clara and San Jose is seen the new building of the University of the Pacific. Seven miles to the northwest, on the margin of the Bay, is the town of Alviso, formerly the shipping port of this valley. To the right of Alviso, and about the same distance from San Jose, is the village of Milpitas. The city of San Jose itself lies at your feet in all its wealth of nature and art, and excites the admiration of the most indifierent beholder. Directly under the north side of the Court House nestles the beautiful grounds of Mr. Wm. H. Hall. That building with the cupola and flag stafi* just to the north of First street, is the San Jose Institute and Business College. Beneath the spectator on the East is St. James' Square. That large brick building fur- ther to the South, with the lofty spire, is the Pres- byterian Church ; and tlie more humble looking 16 HARE'S GUIDE TO structure across the street, is Trinity Church. Furtlier South on the same street, tlie Methodist Church rears its twin towers, and still further South is seen the tow^er of the Engine House, near it the South Metho- dist Church, and further on, the spire of the Baptist Church. Down Santa Clara street to the East, and beyond the Santa Clara street School house, which is the brown building wath a mansard roof and cupola, stands a large and dazzlingly white structure ; this is the residence of Mr. W. S. Clark, built at a cost of about $60,000. On the Southern edge of the town is seen the grey walls of the Reed street School house, while the San Jose Woolen Mills occupy a corres- ponding location on the Northern limits. Between the Woolen Mills and the Court House is seen the San Pedro street Depot, with its trains of cars look- ing like infants' cabs. Language is incapable of conveying an adequate idea of the beauties of this panorama, nor will one visit be sufficient to satisfy the spectator. Descend- ing from the dome we will with your permission visit the County Jail, Which is situated in the rear of the Court House. Arrived at the ground lioor, pass through the Court House by the corridor to the left, and calling at the last door make known your washes ; the gentlemanly jailor will accompany you through the cells and give you all the information, desired. The jail building SAN yOSE AND VICINITY. 17 was commenced in the spring of 1870 and finished in 1871, under the supervision of Mr. Goodrich, the architect of the Court House. Its total cost was about $75,000, and it is a model of convenience and security. After viewing the Jail, and returning through the Court House, and out at tlie front entrance, we have St. James Square Before us. This tract comprises four blocks, and is being finely ornamented for the enjoyment of future generations. Returning to Santa Clara street, follow- ing it eastward to Seventh street, we come to the Santa Clara street School House, A wooden building built by the city at a cost of $25,000. Three stories high, with mansard roof, and its exterior highly ornamented. Its interior is finished and fitted up more with a view to durability and convenience, than ornament. The rooms are spacious and well ventilated. The class rooms are on the first and second floors, while the third floor is entirely occupied by a large hall used for school ex- hibitions, etc. This house is occupied by the High and Grammar Oepartments of the Public Schools. Leaving the school house and continuing: down Santa Clara street, as we near the Coyote Creek, we arrive at the main entrance of the beautiful Grounds of Gen. Henry M. Naglee, Which are open to visitors during every day of the 18 HARE'S GUIDE TO week, excepting Sundays. This tract contains 140 acres, and is bounded on the Nortli by Santa Clara street, on the East by the Coyote Creek, on the South by William street, and on the West by Eleventh street. The grounds were laid out in 1865, and not- withstanding the short period of their existence, they are already a marvel of beauty. " The premises are tastefully divided into fields, parks, and beds, where vegetation is seen springing forth in every form. A pleasant drive winds for a mile and a half through a vineyard of an infinite variety of grapes and grace- fully hanging trees. Here and there, sparkling foun- tains feed this little vegetable world, and give it life and continued freshness. The capacity for irrigation is large. There are seven artesian wells with a capacity of 100,000 gallons each per day, but their full volume is scarcely ever permitted to run, as so much is rarely needed for actual use. One of these wells feeds an artificial pond, and waters all the vegetation ; it furnishes for this purpose about two hundred and fifty gallons per day. The exquisite fiower beds are adorned with a myriad of blossoms of every light and shade, and you almost fancy that at twilight hour the goddesses come stealing in to deck themselves for the festal eve. Here is the palm, the fig, the olive, the almond, the magnolia in all its splendor, the heliotrope, fuschia, geranium, oleander, jessamine, clematis, ivy and the century plant. Here, too, flourish the palm from Panama, the origanum SAJV yOSE AND VICINITY. 19 from Patagonia, the cedar from the Himalaya Mount- ains and from Lebanon, charming varieties of cypress from Japan and China, and many from the Pacific coast. Here grows too, in all its grandeur, the beau- tiful eucalyptus, and heye the arching willows shade the sparkling fountain. Here a fair lady may gaze with delight at the beautiful Japanese arbors and hedges entwined with the fragrant honey-suckle, the jessamine, clematis and ivy. Mexico, too, has fur- nished her pepper trees, with their graceful narrow leaved boughs to aid in the adornment of these lovely grounds. Seventeen varieties of the acacia, and fifteen of the eucalyptus grace this forest, besides many varieties of the pine, the cypress, the arbor vitae, the juniper, the palm, and the fir; also, the yew, the laurel, the native nutmeg, the bay, the madrona, the manzanita, the tamarack, the Washingtonia, and the New Zealand flax, have their share in forming this arborical host. Nor has the Monterey cypress, so grand in form, been left out of the ranks. A mag- nolia planted in 1866 is now seventeen feet high, and has been blooming for two years. A century plant or agave planted in 1865 is now seven feet high, and as much in diameter. The avenue, one thousand feet long, planted three and a-half years ago, is, on an average, thirty-one feet high, and the trees eight to ten inches in diameter. An eucalyptus planted in 1865 is now sixteen inches in diameter. The rapidity of the growth of these 20 HARE'S GUIDE TO trees is truly wonderful. The deciduous which are so very highly appreciated in the Eastern States, are continually falling by the axe of the horticulturist to make room for rare varieties of evergreens. This lordly estate is dotted here, and there with artistic works of statuary, standing, seemingly, to guard the enchanting scene from the touch of the spoiler. The premises so far described are dedicated to the pleasure of man, not profit, the latter being derived from the culture of the grape, and the manufacture of wines and brandies. The vineyard comprises one hundred and fifty varieties of grapes, among which are the Peneau, the Riesling, from wliich Johannis wine is made, and La Falle Blanche, the only grape from which cognac brandy is produced. The development of the extraordinary flavor and delicacy of the wines and brandies produced here is truly wonderful. The wine house, with a capacity of one hundred thousand gallons, for completeness and convenience, with all the improvements of the j^resent times, is un- surpassed in this or any other country. The county and country generally are much indebted to Gen. Naglee for his experiments here made. He has shown to the world the value of this soil to be infinitely beyond expectation for the successi'ul 23roduction of first-class wines and brandies. It was no inviting task to risk so much in a pecuniary way to attest a doubtful and somewhat hazardous experiment. Gen. Naglee is a man of great wealth, much of which SAN yOSE AND VICINITY. 21 sprang from his own resolute exertions in this country, and part of which came by inheritance from the rich estate of his father. It has been fortunate for the welfare and progress of this valley tliat he has thus been favored pecuniarily." The publisher is indebted to Hall's History for the above description. Leaving Gen. Naglee's premises and passing West on San Fer- nando street, we come to Washington Sqiwire, in the center of which is situated the State Normal School Building. The square comprises about twenty-seven acres, and extends from San Fernando to San Carlos streets, and from Fourth to Seventh streets. It was originally re- served as a public park, and improvements commenced thereon for that purpose ; but in 1870 it was donated by the city to the State as a site for the State Normal School Building. This structure is of the Corinthian order of architecture, and is spacious enough to ac- commodate all of the pupils of the State for a century to come. Its entire length is 284 feet. The main building is 160 feet deep, and is surmounted by a tower 150 feet high. Its hight to the summit of the cornice is 70 feet. Its portico is supported by ten Corinthian columns, and the tower and frieze by Corinthian pilasters. The basement story is of brick on a concrete foundation. The main building consists of three stories, in the upper of which is a magnificent hall 91 by 66 feet in area, constructed much after the 22 HARE'S GUIDE TO style of modern theater lialls. The cost of tlie build- ing is about $175,000. The architect is Theo. Lenzen, of San Jose. A thorough uxamhiation of the building and its appointments will amply repay the visitor. Near the corner of Santa Clara and Third streets stands the San Jose Opera Ho us Built in 1870 by Mr. G. Brohaska. It is a neat and elegant theatrical hall, not so extensive as some of the metropolitan theaters, but still sufficiently ample for a city of the population of San Jose. It is occu- pied for concerts, c%c., and occasionally for a short season by some of the San Francisco stock companies. A regularly established theatrical company has never yet been successfully established here. On the East side of First street, near Santa Clara, is situated Music Hall Building, A large brick block, containing a spacious hall, from which the building takes its name. It is a large apartment, built with beautiful frescoed walls and ceilings, and will compare favorably with like halls in the largest cities of the East. Oak Hill Cemetery, Is situated about two miles south of Santa Clara street on the " Monterey Road, " which is the south- ern extension of First street. It is. easily found, as a large sign over the gateway informs ^^assers by as to its SAJV yOSE AND VICINITY. 23 location. The enclosure comprises about twenty-five acres, including the Jewish cemetery adjoining, of which about one third embraces a side hill. It is laid out into drives and walks, many of which are still to be properly improved. It contains some very fine monuments and very pretty lots. The sexton, Mr. Gladewitz, is ahvays present and willing to show the stranger all of the sights, and to give all desired information in regard to the gi'ounds and occupants. Market Plaza, Is situated on Market street, and extends from San Fernando to San Carlos. It is the prettiest park in the city, but its surroundings are not altogether as pleasant as might be. This was the " Plaza " of old Spanish San Jose. Here were the Bull fights and Cock fights, and here on the feast days established by the Church the " Caballeros" performed their feats of horsemanship, practised their game of trying to seize the head of a rooster buried in the sand while riding by on a running horse, and baited the maddened bull or bear to the admiration of the dark seiioritas in the porches of the surromiding " adobes. " But now un- der the hand of" Los Americanos" it presents quite a ditierent scene. It ]ias been graded and fenced. A fine macadamized drive surrounds it, and tlie enclos- ure is already a small forest of trees from many a dis- tant clime. The surrounding " adobes " liave in many cases given place to tlie more modern residences; 24 HARE'S GUIDE TO and when the Chinese (who occupy the buildings which are on its north-eastern boundary) give way, it will become one of the most attractive localities in the city. Academy of Notre Dame, Or as it is commonly called '' The Convent," is located on the north side of Santa Clara street just west of San Pedro. It was established in 1851, but Avas not incorporated until 1855. It is under the manage- ment of the "Sisters of Notre Dame," and is a Catho- lic institution. During the past few years many im- provements have been added to both grounds and buildings, and now it is one of the main points of in- terest in the city. The grounds are surrounded by a high brick wall, with a wide entrance on Santa Clara street at about the center of its front. The building is of that solid massive order usually built for this purpose. Its extensive front is IGO feet, flanked by two wings, the one on the east being 200 feet deep, and that on the west 103 feet deep. Belonging to the school is a philosophical apparatus manufactured in Paris expressly for this institution : the collection of mineralogical and conchological specimens is made up by contributions from all parts of the world, and is probably the finest on the Pacific Coast. All the other appointments are on the same scale. The regular visiting days at the Convent are Thursdays and the afternoon on Sundays. Visitors who desire to inspect the establishment will be met in SAJV JOSE AND VICINITY. 25 the little waiting room in one side of the gateway by one of the " Sisters," who will show them over the grounds and buildings. The extreme neatness that prevails in the dormitories, school rooms, and through- out the whole, will excite the admiration of all. The number of pupils is large, and is made up from all parts of this and adjoining States. In our circuit around the city the next object of special interest is the San Jose "Woolen Mill, Which is situated on the line of San Pedro street, nearly a mile north of Santa Clara street, and beyond the Railroad Dej^ot. ' The buildings were completed and ready for occupation on tlie 26th' of February, 1870. The main building is 50 feet wide by 110 feet long, and is three stories in hight. In addition to this are also the necessary engine rooms, dye houses, &c. It contains six sets of looms, and other machinery complete in proportion to its capacity. It can manufacture, per annum, 154,000 yards of cassi- mere, 64,000 yards of flannel, and 5,000 pairs of blankets. It was established, and is run by the " San Jose Woolen Manufacturing Company," of which Hon. K. J. Peckham, of this city, is president, mana- ger, and priit)ipal stock-holder. It employs on an average about fifty hands, of wliom three-fourths are Chinamen, who perform the same labor as girls in similar manufactories in the East. Keturnino- to the 26 HARE'S GUIDE TO center of the city by way of First street, the attention of the stranger is called to the beautiful Grounds of Mrs. S. J. Hensley, Situated on the east side of First street, between Empire street and the railroad. These grounds, com- prising about twentj^-tive acres, were laid out in 1853 by Major Samuel J. Hensley, and are now owned and occupied by his widow. A minute description of all the points of beauty and interest in these elegant prem- ises would be unfair to the stranger. It is far better to let him come upon each new attraction unprepared, and the pleasure will be greatly enhanced. Frederic Hall, in his history, says of these premises : " It is the ground of enchantment. Here multifarious flowers greet the eye with every hue, and perfume the am- bient air with odorous breath ; here grassy lawns are shaded by gracefully hanging boughs ; here gurg- ling waters sparkle like a jewelled queen ; here the apple blossom from the cold clime greets the mag- nolia from the sunny South ; here the fuschia, the jessamine, the orange blossom, the heliotrope and the rose array themselves in vernal splendor, as if in- vited by Flora at a May day festival of the goddesses. Here the shell bark stands by the side *of the English walnut and the almond on friendly terms — all thriv- ing luxuriously, as if indigenous to the same clime." It is not to be supposed, by the stranger, that these SAJV yOSE AND VICINITY. 27 we have described (Gen. Naglee's and Mrs. Hensley's) are the only Beautiful Homestsads In the city. Sprinkled all over it and its suburbs, dotting it with Howers and verdure, are handsome flower gardens and luxuriant foliage. It would re- quire a volume of twice the size of this to give even a synopsis of them. Many door yards are graced by plats tastefully laid out, in which may be found blooming at almost every season of the year, blossoms of every hue and of the most delicious perfume. Even the humblest dwellings have these, while tliose of more pretensions are flanked by broad lawns, guarded by the choicest evergreens, and covered with the most rare plants. After the visitor gets outside of the business limit, it seems as though he was in a never ending garden of flowers, fruit, and foliage. He needs no directions as to where he may find these spots ; whichever course he may take he is sure to come upon them at almost every turn. Public Gardens. Of these institutions there are three situated in and and about the city. They are patronized more par- ticularly by Germans and other foreigners, who look on Sunday as a day of recreation. "Z^'we Oak ParV is situated on the banks of tlie Guadalupe, just on the south-western edge of the city. The " Scm Jose Pleasure Gardens " are on the north side of Santa 28 HARE'S GUIDE TO Clara street, just across the Guadalupe. " Central Park " is comparatively a new resort, and is located on the east of the city beyond the Coyote. They are each and all beautifully shaded places ; but, besides being occasionally used for a 4th of July celebration, or the special gathering of some society, they are al- most wholly dedicated to Sunday sjwrts and revelry. The Alameda. Long before the stranger has visited all of the places before described, he has heard of and perhaps in his impatience has seen the celebrated "Alameda," the^pride of our valley. This beautiful avenue is a prolongation of Santa Clara street, and extends to the village of Santa Clara which lies to the west a dis- tance of about three miles. It was laid out and the trees, the common black willow and sycamore, planted in the year 1799 by the Indians under the direction of the " Padres " of the Santa Clara Mission, to afford a road for the dwellers in the " pueblo " of San Jose to travel over to church at the Mission. A ditch con- taining running water formerly ran its whole length on the north side ; but the cultivation and drainage of the surrounding land has rendered it dry for many years. The total width of the avenue is one hundred feet, and the half of it between the two rows of trees is now graded and macadamized. The liorse railroad which runs its entire length is wisely placed on one side, leaving the drive free for vehicles. In many SAN 'JOSE AND VICINITY. 29 places the dark green foliage meets oyerliead, forming a continuous arch of luxuriant verduVe. The grounds on each side are occupied by neat dwellings with the inevitable flower garden and shrubbery, while every here and there the stately mansion* lifts its lofty head, looking with seeming pride down at the broad lawns which sweep down to the ro^d. Everj^year this prop- erty is becoming*«inore vailuable for residences, the street I'ailroad mals^ig it ^^"accessible to business as almost any locality in tlie city limits. In 1870 cer- tain parties coming to the conclusion that the Alame- da contained more ground than was allowed by law, squatted, upon* various portions of the south side of the ayenue, and erecting enclosures, claimed preemp- fSi.Q». riglrbs. The public indignation at this proceeding over(5ame the cupidity of some of the squatters, and they abandoned their claims. Several of them however persisted, and their claims will run through a long series of law suits before they are decided. Some of the enclosures erected, can still be seen. In passing along the Alameda from San Jose, that narrow shady road flanked, by elms, and leading off to the left, is Delmas Avenue. At a distance of about a mile from town, on the left of the Alameda, and surrounded by a high board fence, are the Fair grounds of the Santa Clara Valley Agricultural Society. Here are held the annual exhibitions of stock, and the semi-annual races of the San Jose Jockey Club. That large building s so HARES GUIDE TO standing out sa^pminently, somewhat to the right of the Alameda a^mt halfway to Santa Clara, is the University of the Pacific. This institution was incorporated in 1851, and located at Santa Clara in buildings used temporarily for that purpose. Th^ building now unde# our view was commenced in I870:and#comple%icl. in 1871, and is only the first of a serie^^^tructi^es in contemplation for the use of the Univei^^^'*TJie institution is under tlie especial patronage of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1858 this University'graduatec]^ tl'e first class ever graduated ^rom a classi«a||^course' by any colleore in the State of California. T]ie colleo-e course is open for males and females alikQ, and maify wojj^o^ have taken advantage of this fact' to perfect thei* edu- cation. Cook's Grove, Owned by Mr. John Cook, one of our pioneers, and a most genial old gentleman, on the north of the Alameda near Santa Clara, will easily be found by the little lake at its entrance near the road. This is a favorite place for picnics from both towns. A few minutes' drive from liere brings us to Santa Clara, Which dates its birth in 1777, the time of tlie establish- ment of the Mission of Santa Clara, from which it has grown to its present dimensions. It is a very pretty, SAN JOSE AND VICINITY. 31 V-^-: ^- but a very sleepy looking place. It is 8ilr4*ounded by productive farms and fruit ranches, but its close pi'ox- imity to Sau Jose has had a bad eifect oH its business. The town is chiefly important as being the location of <» ■ •• «i^ Santa Clara College, Which stands upon the same ground ^hich Avas i%Y- merly occupied by the old Catholic Mission ^Buildings, .■#r; a few of which are still visible with their adobe wallsi^Jp and tile roofs. The old church yet stands, but with a new roof and modern front. Tlie large, carefully pre- served wooden cross, standing across the street from the church, is the sam^ one erected when the church was built, and Indian converts and a few Mexican soldiers were the only worshippers. The college is under the control of that sect or organization among the Romanists, know as " Jesuits," or the " Society of Jesus." It was founded in 1851, by the Rev. John Nobili ; but not regularly incorporated until the 28th of April, 1855, at which time it received the power to ' confer degrees and to possess such rights and privileges as other literary institutions. As you enter the town, turn diagonally to the left, and you will soon bring up before the door of the building, where a porter will meet you, and if it be on a Thursday, will report to the president your desire to see the college. The pres- ident then will either attend you himself, or delegate some one of the faculty to conduct you through the buildings and grounds, and will give you such in- 32 ^ HARE'S GUIDE TO —^^ — -^•— ^/ formation,, in .regard to .the" institntion as you may desire. The different 'departments, study, recitation, and recreatimi rooms, laboratories, cabinet, libraries and s,oc\ety halls are well worth seeing and spending tifne on. The institnffon is exceedingly wealthy, and 1^^- it is said that its chemical ap])aratus for experiment- ^ iftg will comi^re favorably with that of any college in '■^'» the United States. The last buildino^ erected was the ^^1^ large structure fronting on Main street, in 1870, and contains the theatrical hall, an apartment used by the students for exhibitions and dramatic entertain- ments. The apartment is a most spacious one, with quite complete stage furniture and appointments. The scenery is the work of an artist of no mean })re- tensions. There are about 200 students, among whom are many from foreign lands. Churches in Saiita Clara. The large brick, is the Methodist Episcopal — besides which the Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Christians (or Campbellites) , and Baptists, have each neat wooden* churches. The Cameron House In the center of the business part of Santa Clara, is a well kept hotel, and every summer entertains a num- ber of city boarders. The Vicinity of San Jose. No town on the coast possesses so many objects of SAJV yOSE AND VICINITY. 33 interest and attractive places of resort, within a few liours' drive over level «valley roads, as San Jose. Amono; them are Tile New Almaden Quicksilver Mines, Situated about twelve miles south-east of the city. A stage leaves San Jose daily at about 3 p.m., and returns each morning : fare, one dollar. Dependence upt5n this conveyance, however, necessitates stopping- over at the mines two nights, for the stage arrives so late, and starts into town so early the following morning, that there is but little time for sight seeing, unless one lays over one trip. If you have but one day to devote to this point, the better way is to get an early start from San Jose Avith a livery convey- ance, and you can comfortably be back before sunset. The drive is a delightful one. The first half of the way you wind among the huge sycamores which skirt the Guadalupe. Ifit be summer, the creek, although further up a running, sparkling trout stream, will here be dry, and afford a nice hard graveled bed for the road. The last six miles is over a macadamized road. All is sufficiently level to make good time over, yet undulating- and varied enough in views on either side to make .tjbe ride pleasant. When within a mile of your journey's end, you turn into a pretty gulch or caiion, and soon find yourself in the one crooked street of the "Hacienda," as this part of the New Almaden estate is commonly called. You are at 34 HARE'S GUIDE TO first reminded of an eastern manufacturing village. The long row of cottages, llie noisy brook behind them, the clear running water in the ditch booide the road in froiit, and tLe liigli mountain rising *n the right and before you, form a pretty scene, which you cannot fairly contemplate before you draw up before the Vichy Springs Hotel. Any one with leisure can put in a few days here pro- fitably. Game abounds in the mountains, and in the spring good trout fishing is found up the creek, and better still on the Llagus, a few miles further south. Board at the hotel is $2 per day, or $10 per week. A horse and buggy can be had for $5, or a saddle horse $2 per day, from the stable adjoining. A mounted guide costs $3 per day. But if you are only here for one day, order your dinner or lunch, and after resting from your ride, leisurely take a Avalk about the premises ; you will find the «' Springs " Across the creek in the rear of the hotel. One taste will satisfy you that soda is one of the principal chemical ingredients of its wate^^quantities of which are bottled and shipped to San Francisco for sale. The following is its a,nalysis. " One gallon contains one hundred and sixty grains of solid matter, as follows : — SAN yOSE AND VICINITY, 35 Carbonate of Lime, 30 grains. Carbonate of Magnesia, 60.4 " Bi-carbonate of Soda, 38.6 " Chloride of Soda 20.2 " Cai-bonare of Iron, 2.4 " Snlphate of Lime, 3.4 " Silica, 4.5 A little lemon syrap added to a glass of it makes a delightful beverage. The Reduction Works Should next be inspected. It may seem to be begin- ning at the wrong end, to examine* the disposition of the ore Ijefore you see from whence it comes ; but it is the wisest way, for when you come down from the mine you will be somewhat fatigued, and will be apt to omit this interesting feature, or go over it hurriedly. A person from the hotel will accompany yon. Only one caution, z.e., take off your gold rings, else in play- ing in the kettles of quicksilver they will receive a silvery coating, which can only be got off by heating or wear. The process of extracting quicksilver from cinnabar is very simple. TJie ore is crushed and placed in an ore chamber, which is securely covered ; a lire is then built under it and the quicksilver " sub- limes," and passes off in vapor througli a long zig-zag passage, and over a cistern of cold water which serves to condense and precipitate the liquid metal. The vapor thence is carried up a long inclined tlue, built for that purpose on the side of the mountain. By this 36 HARE'S GUIDE TO time it is entirely i-obbed of its mercurial wealth, which is conveyed by pipes to a circular cauldron, from which it is weighed into flasks of 76^ pounds each, ready for shipment. This desci-iption of the pro- cess is necessarily deficient, but will give the visitor a general idea of the method, and his eyes will supply the rest. This process was discovered by a black- smith named Baker, in 1850, and worked so well that fourteen smelting furnaces were erected for the use of the mines. Before this, several processes were in use, but all were very imperfect. The first was the use of gun barrels, which were filled with ore, heated, and the vapor condensed in cold water. Next, whaler's try 23ots were used, by taking two for a furnace, fill- ing one with ore and inverting the other over it, and condensing the vapor in cold water. About two thousand pounds of quicksilver thus produced was the annual yield of the mine. At present it is supposed to be about 18,000 flasks of 76 J pounds weight (English) each. Having given this as much time as you care to, and dispatched your mid-da}^ meal, order up your team, and having fii-st secured from the Superintendent, whose oiiice is in the yard ricar the fui-naces, a i)ass for the purpose, start up the mountain for TJie Mine. The distance around the face of the mountain, by the road, is three miles. There are two other modes of SAN yOSE AND VICINITY. 37 reaching the top of the hill. One, by taking it afoot by a trail up the ravine, a much j^horter route than the road ; and the other, on the cars on the inclined railway which are used to bring down the ore to the furnace. The latter method is somewhat risky, as the connecting rope sometimes breaks, and the descent becomes more rapid than safe. Arriving at the top of the hill, we tind a straggling sort of village, con- sisting of a store, and the houses occupied by the miners and workmen. The employees are about 500 in number, of whom about three-quarters are Mexi- cans, and the balance Cornishmen. Experienced miners receive $3 per day, others $2. At the " planea " which is the shedded platform at the mouth of the main tunnel, where tihe ore is assort- ed, you will provide yourself with a guide either from among the numerous boys who may offer, or some miner off duty, who will make provision of candles and advise as to how much clothing to wear in. Be particular to ask them in regard to this. Sometimes the visitor is taken into the main tunnel, at the end of which he climbs down ladders and inclines into an at- mosphere which, with the exercise, will produce per- spiration at every pore, and cause a cold if care is not taken when he emerges into the open air again. Other times he is taken into the lower tunnel, the mouth of which is on the other side of the hill, through which a cold current of air passes, requiring more outside clothing. It is safe to take your thick coat or shawl *8 38 HARE'S GUIDE TO in part way witli you, in any case. Ladies need not fear to enter this mine. It is unusually dry, no water dripping from above, and but little to even soil your garments. The candle grease you will drip oii each other will be the most dirt you will encounter. Hoop skirts shoukl be left off, and if you are shod with pretty thick shoes you will be best off. The mine is well ventilated, and therefore no fear of lire damp explo- sions or suffocation. One may enter, say, the upper tunnel, pass down through the mountain and out at the lower tunnel ; but no directions can be given as to this, or what part of the mine you may see. The superintendent directs as to that entirely, for many reasons ; one of which is danger from blasts and other causes in different local- ities at different times ; another is, the company do not intend to give experts an opportunity of judging as to what wealth of mineral they have. The following ex- perience may or may not be ours. Being provided with candles and guide, we enter the tunnel through which runs a tramway on which the ore is transported from the mines. We take a seat in the car and move into - the cavern. Light vanishes, and tlie eye can distin- guish notlnng but the faint glimmer of the miners' lamps twinkling like stars in the distance. Visions of hidden pitfalls, sudden explosions and horrible acci- dents flit across tlie mind; but by the time tlie car stops, we have regained our composure and are ready to see it out. Ahghting from the car, we behold SAN yOSE AND VICINITY. 39 dusky forms arising from the bowels of the eai-th with a broad strap across their forelieads, to which is at- taciied a leathern bag containing tlie ore. These are the Indian " tenateros," who bring the ore out of the upper and lower shafts. Tliey come u]) and disappear again in the lower darkness like weird spirits. Cast- ing a light down the shaft we see tljat their only stairway consists of notclies cut in perpendicular logs, up flight after fliglit of which they bear their burden consisting of 200 pounds. For this service they re- ceive $5 per day. Formerly the ore was all trans- ported by the " tenateros," but latterly machinery has in a great measure superseded these human pack- mules. Passing through various passages or drifts, we come ui)on a party of miners at work extracting the ore. Tliey stand on single planks placed high above us in the arch, and are dialling for blasts. With every thrust of their drills their chests heave, and a deep groan is emitted which is supposed to assist in the labor, but which gives the stranger the idea that they are enduring mortal agony. Take the ago- nizing sounds of half a score together, with the click of their drills and the motions of tlieir bodies, the out- lines of which are just discernible by the feeble light of their flickering lamps, and one is led to believe that he has come upon the underground work shop of the ancient Titans. Passing through this part of the mine, the visitor becomes bewildered at the numerous passages above, 40 HARE'S GUIDE TO below, and at every side, rendering it a perfect labyrintli out of which extrication seems impossible. But your guide knows every foot of the ground as well as he knows the rooms in his own house. We come upon many passages and localities wdiich are closed against the visitor by the policy of tlie com- pany; which, although it is willing to receive the general visitor, wdll not allow such visits to be made the basis of speculation. The entire mountain is cata- combed by tunnels similar to the one we have just visited. Returning to the entrance of the tunnel, we once more feel the warm light of the sun, and inhale a deep breath of fresh air. At the summit of the hill stands a flag staff, and to this w^e take our w' ay, as it shows a pleasant spot on Avhich to take a few moments' rest before continuing our investigations. Tlie view from the flag staft' is grand beyond description. Santa Clara valley is spread out like a map; its orchards, fields, and flocks, and the glittering spires of San Jose and Santa Clara, 'and the glistening waters of San Francisco Bay, combine to make a gorgeous picture. The New Almaden mines are named from the mines of Almaden in the province of La Mancha, near the frontier of Estremadura, in Old Spain. The mines of New Almaden are famous throughout the w^orld, and were discovered originally by the Indians at a very early jjeriod. The first w^liite man to whom they became known, was a captain of cavalry in the Mexi- can service named Castillero. It appears that the SAN yOSE AND VICINITY, 41 Indians knew nothing of the quicksilver contained in t]ie cinnabar, bnt worked the mines for tlie purpose of obtaining the red paint. Some of these Indians painted with vermillion, Castillero met, in 1845, near Bodega, and from them learning of the mine, regis- tered and took possession of it. However, owing to a defect in the proceedings, Castillero was ousted of his title by subsequent legal action, and the mines passed the hands of a company known as the " Quicksilver Mining Company," by whom it is now held and worked. The Guadalupe Mine Is also a quicksilver mine, situated about four miles north-west of New Almaden, and is owned by the " Santa Clara Mining Association " of Baltimore, It contains many rich lodes, but at such a depth that their present machinery is not available for the pur- pose of keeping out the water. A bridle path passing through a wild and picturesque region, by the " En- riquita" mines, the property of the Almaden Com- pany, but not now worked, connects the Guadalupe with the New Almaden. This region abounds in game, and the streams are full of trout. The stage leaves here daily, for San Jose, at seven o'clock a.m., returning in the afternoon. Los Gatos, Is distant from San Jose about ten miles to the south- west. It is situated on the direct road to Santa Cruz, 42 HARE'S GUIDE TO and at the point on the Los Gatos Creek Avhere the *' Santa Cruz Gap " opens out on the Santa Clara valley. It is noted for its pure air, beautiful scenery, mills, and trout iishiug. Tlie Santa Cruz stage, pass- ing through here, leaves tlie principal hotels in San Jose at ten o'clock a.m. Fare, $1. The road lies principally in the valley, windiiig along the Los Gatos Creek through farms and orchards, and at last plung- ing down a steep foot hill into the village of Los Gatos, lying at tlie mouth of a canon, and sheltered by the ruo-o;<3d sides of hu C3 W ^' t^ u fa 5- d CO a tin . lO O ords and Co AT O CO W Q O U • GC 1 ntion given to all oi furnished at short no • < g CO o m t personal and Repo o a, ^ c3 u 2 PL, ital, Ool. CLAY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, Will fill your orders for Printing or Paper Ruling, More promptly and at lower prices than any other firm in California. Gates & Rhodes are Agents for the Star Dyes. Iu7 Gents' Furnishing Goods at Colborne & Wilcox's. SCHRODER'S GALLERY OF ART, CORNER OF MARKET AND SANTA CLARA STS. IN NEWHALL'S BLOCK. Pictures taken in all Styles at the Lowest Prices. Photographic and Stereoscopic Views of California Scenery constantly on hand. Strangers wishing to spend a pleasant hour, should visit this Studio. Hare's Circulating Library Is constantly replenished with the new works as fast as published. TEEiMS: Annual Subscription, $5.00 ; Six Months, $300 ; Three Months, $2.00 TRANSIENT READERS May deposit the value of any Book and have it refunded upon the return of the Book, less fifteen cents for its use, if not kept over one week. GEORG-li: II. HAI^E, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, FIRST STREET. E73i7thing warranted at (-ates & Rhodes' Drug i^tore. 1U8 Colborne & Wilcox, corner First and San Fernando Streets. Uiiiyersity of the Pacific, HALFWAY BETWEEN SAN JOSE AM SANTA CLARA, ACCESSIBLE BY STREET CARS EVERY HALF HOUR. Ladies and Gentlemen have equal privileges and may secure equal honors. EXPENSES. Primary — per Term of Thirteen Weeks $ 8 oo Preparatory " " " 1200 Scientific " " " 1600 Classical " " " 2000 Modern Languages, each, extra 10 00 Drawing " 1000 Painting, Pastel or Oil, " 1500 Music, with use of Inslriiment - 25 00 Janitor Fee, extra to each Student 2 cx> Vocal Music and Elocution, Free. Boarding, including Washing, Light and Fuel, in the family of the Presi- dent or Professors, at from twenty to twenty-five dollars per month. Boarding icr Ladies and Gentlemen entirely separate. CALENDAR, August 3d, 1S71, ----- First Term begins. November 9th, 1 871, - . . - Second Term begins. February 29th, 1872, .... - Third term begins. May 30th, 1S72, ----- Commencement. All kinds ot Bitters for sale by Gates & Rhodes. 109 Ladies' and Misses' Shoes at Colborne & Wilcox's. Cilitaia Sftt8 ini Mm[ SAN JOSE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Established July, 1862, For tlie Training of Teachers of both Sexes, for the Public Schools of the State. The Course of Study covers two years. Students must make application to their County Superintendent, and to secure ad- mission to the Junior Class must not be less than seventeen years of age, and must pass a satisfactory examination before their County Board of Examination, in Reading, Spelling, Gram- mar, Arithmetic, Geography, Penmanship and Composition. To enter the Senior Class they must not be less than eighteen years of age, and must pass examination upon the Junior Studies. They must produce a certificate of good moral character signed by some responsible person. All pupils must sign a declaration of intention to teach in the public schools of this State. The next term will commence Tuesday, June i8th, and terminate Thursday, October 24th. The second session will commence Tuesday, November 5th. For further information, apply to IV. T. LUCKY, Principal, Best Hair Oils at Gates & Rhodes, 353 First Street. 110 California Boots and Shoes at Colborne & Wilcox's. C. E. WATKINS, YOSEMITE ART GALLERY, 22 and 26 MONTGOMERY STREET, Opposite Lick House, San Francisco. PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHS. Work of the finest quality will be sent from this Gallery. Pictures Colored in Crayon, Water or Oil by the best artists. Our Collection of Photographic Views, comprising large and medium of Portfolio aftd Frames, and Stereoscopic, is the largest and best in the United States if not in the world ; se- curing for us the only medal awarded by the Paris Exposition, and the only medal of the Mechanics' Institute of San Fran- cisco, for Landscape Photography in California. We cordially invite all to spend a leisure hour or two in ex- amining our collection, and thereby visiting the wonders and beauties of Yosemite, the Mammoth Grove, Geysers, Pacific Railroad, Columbia River, and all places of interest on the Pa- cific Coast. STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS, $1.50 PER DOZEN. Look for Curiosities at Gates & Rhodes' Drug Store. Ill Colborne & Wilcox's Doctrine is Small Profits. San Jose and Santa Clara RAILROAD. Cars pass every twenty minutes. Fa7'e to Sajiia Clara, _ _ - Tejt Cents. " Halfway, - - - Five " School Tickets, - - - - T/u^ee " Extra cars run on all public occasions either at San Jose, the Trotting Park, Camp Ground, Cook's Grove, University Grounds or Santa Clara. Cars connect at Santa Clara with the stages for Saratoga, McCartysville, Los Gatos, Lexington and Santa Cruz. The cars going east connect with the grounds of the East San Jose Homestead Association. FIRST STREET AND SAN JOSE DEPOT. RAILROAD. Cars pass each way every fifteen minutes, connecting with all trains both at their arrival and departure. Fare to any pi School Tickets lint on the Route, per ICO, - - 5 Cents. $2.50. All kinds of Bitters for Sale 112 by Gates & Rhodes '" t 1 ^ HAEE'S Guide to San Jose A.isnD •^riciisriT'^sr TOURISTS AND NEW SETTLERS, Containing Directions to, and Descriptions of all Points of Interest in the Valley ; also, a carefully prepared Statement of Resources, Climate, Soil, School and Church privileges. Cost of Living, Wages, etc. ITH A. ^AP OF THE [llTY OF ^AN fjoSE, ALSO, ONE OF THE VALLEY IN ITS VICINITY. SAN JOSE: Published by Geo. H. Hare, Bookseller and Stationer, FIRST STREET. 1872. DRUGS, MEDICINES, ETC. ^^^^353 FIRST ST. San Jose, ^ \.^,, Nkxt to the Post Offick. We keep constantly on hand a Complete Stock of DRUGS AND MEDICINES, PATENT MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, such as TOUPES, HAIR BRUSHES, SUPPORTERS, CLOTHES BRUSHES, SHOULDER-BRACES, TOOTH BRUSHES, SOAPS, SPONGES, COMBS, PLASTERS, STRYCHNINE, PERFUMERY, HAIR TONICS, PHOSPHORUS, HAIR OILS, ETC. And in fact, the best selected stock of everything in our Hne of any House in San Jose. N.B.— Physicians' Prescriptions filled with accuracy and dispatch at all hours. GATES & RHODES, ti Apotliecaries, 353 FIRST STREET. Arctic Soda, cool and delicious, on draught. PRACTICAL DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY, 393 FIRST STREET, SAN JOSE, CAL. — > * » Keeps constantly on hand a large and well selected stock of DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, COMBS AND BRUSHE^S, TRUSSES, SUPPORTERS, SHOULDER BRACES, ETC., ETC. Physicians' Prescriptions accurately compounded all hours, both day and night. C. Morton. C. E. Chapman. MORTON 6c CO. Sheet Music, Musical Instruments. Just received direct from the Factor}-, a large invoice of Picture Frames Which we offer at prices that defy competition. »— '♦•— t — School Books, Stationery, Knox Block, Santa Clara Street, Near First. SAisr JOSE. -♦•♦' Pianos and Organs for Sale and to Rent. •r^c^ 2^ «2..«<. ^ae ^c- -«r ^ ^ rirc ^^^' ^ ir^'c: ^•