CHAPTER V.

THE CITY OF A HUNDRED HILLS.

A Description of San Francisco, the Metropolis of the Pacific Coast, Before the Fire--One of the Most Beautiful and Picturesque Cities in America--Home of the California Bonanza Kings 78

[Illustration: =JAMES D. PHELAN.=

Former Mayor of San Francisco, and who gave $1,000,000 for the relief of the sufferers. Largest sum given by an individual.]

[Illustration: =EUGENE E. SCHMITZ.=

Mayor of San Francisco and who rendered great assistance in bringing order out of chaos.]

[Illustration: =LOOKING EAST ON MARKET STREET.=]

[Illustration: =VIEW FROM FIFTH AND MARKET STREETS.=]