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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07

a TToRNEY c. E. KINARD caused
~ hope TO beat again in the
~ breasts of the policy holders of
the Fireman's Fund Insurance
Company by declaring before q large
gathering OF the assured last night that
the California company would pay 100
cents on the dollar He said that he
had talked with the large policy hold
ers OF the company and with the stock
holders. and that they had assured him
in confidence that the cornpany's losses
would be paid in full. He said that he
knew Of the plan by which this was to
be accomplished. but he was not ready
to tell il because he had promised to
keep the details a secret from the pub
lie.
Kinard's glowing words of promise
were received with doubt by the ma
jority Of the policy-holders. Their
fordest dreams during the past few
weeks has been a possible settlement Of
20 cents on the dollar and q suit for the
remaining 30 cents against the stock
holders of the company. Kinard's 100
cent promise seemed TO them impossible
after President buttons statement to
them that the Fireman's Fund was go
ment would be levied. Yet Kinard's s
confident manner caused a happy un-
essiness, and all OF the policy-holders
promised TO be present at a meeting
next Monday evening, when Kinard
says he will give every detail of the
plan for the payment Of the Fireman's
Fund debts.
In the meantime the organized pol
icy-holders are not willing to remain
inactive. They are contemplating
forcing President Dutton TO make de-
position giving the names Of the stock
holders Of the Fireman's Fund so that
personal suits may be brought against
them. Dutton told the attorneys rep
resenting the policy-holders that first
payment would be made in August Is
planned. but that in the end the assets
would not begin to cvver the liabilities.
He refused TO give the names of the
stockholders Of his company and asked
more time.
The policy holders say that they can
fcrce Dutton to give the names OF the
stockholders, and that these men will
&c sued under the personal liability law
OF this State. IL is proposed to attach
the property OF the stockholders.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07

they are filed in the Superior Court. 1t
has organized the Title Protecting
Bureau for the purpose of telling
property owners when their holdings
are endangered.
Fill out the coupon and send it to the
Title Editor The Call. The new law
leaves many loopholes by which de-
signing persons may annex more prop
erty than is rightfully theirs.
With notice of suit there will be
sufficient time to make a defense.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
MYSTERY BEHIND MOVE
OF WASHINGTON RAILROAD
Incorporation of Company to Build n
Line From Columbia River
Arouses Speculation.

TACOMA, Aug. 6.-Articles of in
corporation were filed today by ]. C.
Donnelfy and Arvid d. Rydstrom for
the Southern Extension Railway Com
pany to build railroad from a point
on the left bank of the Columbia River
near the mouth of the Deschutes River
through the valley of that river 10
point near Madras, thence to Bend.
Ore, with a branch line to Prineyille.
Ore. The capitalization is $3.50, 900.
Considerable speculation exists as to
the men behind the move.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07

TN view of the recent disclosures
made by The Call of attempts at
land-grabbing it is more imperative
than ever that property owners
should arrange to receive notice when
a suit is commenced that attacks their
property rights. The danger is not
only in the suit itself, but in the lack
of knowledge that such action may be
pending.
The Call is watching these cases as
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
ACCUSED OF FORGERY, TWO
MEN WILL BE EXTRADITED
Jose v. Di Ryana and AttiIio Carlo,
Wanted In This City for Insurance
Swindle, Caught In New York.

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 6.-Governor
Pardee has been asked to issue requi-
sition papers on the Governor of New
York for Jose Di Ryana and Attilio
Carlo, who are wanted in San Fran
cisco to answer to charge of forgery.
1t is claimed the men approached
the agent OF the Hamburg Insurance
Company and asserted that A. Solimeria
Of Solimeria Bros. had assigned his
insurance OF $1,000 to them. They de-
clared, it is alleged, that they were
willing to compromise for half the
amount and presented forged papers to
uphold their claim.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
Buy Electric Light Plant.

VALLEJO. Aug. 6.-The Rio Vista
electric light system. which was con-
structed by ]. s. Mcdonald of San
Francisco year ago, has been taken
over by corporation of Rio Vista
residents. The new company has elect
ed 3. Fleischer, president; Captain l..
P. Larsen, secretary; M. Stewart, treas
urer, and L e. Pollard of Eureka as
engineer.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
WIN witne.. strange and Curious sight.

On or about August IS a special party, per-
sonally conducted by Fred W. Prince. ticket
agent Santa Fe. viii leave San Francisco for
the seven villages OF MoQuiland, situated in the
northern part OF Arizona. The weird ceremony
known ae the MoQui snake dance and num-
Der OF other ceremonial dances will be wit
messed Afterward the party viii spend some
days in viewing the worlds greatest scenic won
der the Grand Canyon OF the Colorado In Ari-
zona.
Write TO or call upon the Santa Fe agent,
ferry building. FOR full information.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
LEAFLET TELLS THE CONDITION
OF GROWING SAN FRANCISCO
Santa Fe Railway Issues Folder to Set
the Eastern Mind at Rest Regard
ing Local Rehabilitation.

In contradicting the numerous stories
that have been circulated throughout
the country derogatory Of San Fran
cisco. the Santa Fe Is distributing a
leaflet throughout the country draw
ing attention to the changes that are
taking place day by day in this city.
AS developments proceed the form Of
the pamphlet is changed and the in
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
CHILD ACTRESS FATALLY
BURNED IN SEATTLE
Member of Sam Francisco Opera Conn
pany Tries to Light Fire With
OIL and Loses Life,

SEATTLE, Aug. 6.-Pearl Hayes, 13
years old, was fatally burned today
while using kerosene to start a frs
in the kitchen stove at the home of
her mother. The victim of the acct-
dent played child parts with the San
Francisco Opera Company now at
Boise, Idaho. An older sister is a
member OF the chorus of the same
COMPANY
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
nnnker,s Auto Rrlng. Hlm rronhIe.

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 6.-Suit for $25, 900
damages was commenced today against
Ralph Granger, president OF the Mer-
chants NATIONAL Bank. on account of in
3uries received by Louise Hache OF Ma
tional City last OCTOBER in a runaway
accident, caused. 1t is claimed, by the
bankers automobile.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
HAWAII.
OF oUR OWN UNITED STATES

OF OUR OWN UNITED STATES
The place to go on your vacation
Splendid hotels, modern appointments
Mark Twain said of Hawaii:
charm for me but that one; no other land could
so longingiy and beseechingiy haunt me sleep
ing and waking through more than half life
time, as that has done. Other things leave
me, but it abides; other things change, but II
remains the same. For me, its balmy airs are
sun; the pulsing of its surf beat is In my
ear; | can see It's garlanded erags its leapins
cascades It's plumy palms browsing by the
shore; Its remote SUBMITS floating like islands
above the cloud rack. 1 feel the spirit OF
It's woodland solitude; l hear the plash
OF its brooks In my nostrils still lives the breath
OF flowers that perished twenty years ago
Reduced first class rate by the S. S
alameda, August IL. $125 from San
Francisco to Honolulu and back. Office
116S broadway, Oakland, Phone Oak
land Ssls, and Pier Z, San Francisco
Phone West 1878
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
sues Austrian Phoentx.

L J. Clayburgh & Co fled q suit
yesterday against the Austrian Phoe-
nix Insurance Company to recover the
fun amount Of a $500 policy on
stock of silk goods at 6 and Sutter
street. 1t is alleged that the total loss
was sI02.s .s5e.42 and that there was
500, 900 insurance on the goods.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
Attorney Announces FiTeman's
Fund Will Pay Dollar for Dollar

the Fhm Fund night
n policies He "sde" information
the stockholders the
the
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
KLAMATH HOT SPRINGS

Those wishing to get away from all thoughts
Of their terrible experience find this the best
place In the State. Send for booklet. EDISON
BROS. Beswick. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07

formation 1t contains is kept up ta
date.
In the leahet reference is made TO
the repairs on the large Office build
ings, the rebuilding of schools and the
spread of the commercial district and
means OF travel. In addition a list OF
the new hotels is attached and the
financial situation IS set forth.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07

DES MONIES, Aug. o-Because his wife
refused TO accompany him home, L. Mitchell
killed her and then shot himself at Curlew
Sunday night. Mitchell fred five shots into
the woman's side. Then he knelt at her side
begging forgiveness before turning the revolver
upon himself, He died half hour later. They
leave six children.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
MOUNT VIEW HOTEL sSss sSss s4s4i6S. xa555S.

Is now open. Newly furnished: new plumbin
Reserva tions now be made BY addresSi
Manager. Ross Valley station
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
WILLOW RANCH.

Delightfully."- located IN the Santa Cruz red
woods. MIX. fruit. spring water, phone. daily
mail. excellent table: 81. MRS. NJ. J. GRAN
DELL. Special rates to families
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
JOHANNESBURG.

Now open Beautifully situated among the red
woods. Boating and bathing. Stage meets guests
at Oakvhle. Napa County. Rates reasonable
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
Saratoga Springs

Fifteen Different Mineral Springs.
]. MARTENS BACHELOR, p. o.,
Lake County, California.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
Adams
Springs
Lake County.
OPEN
ELEVATION 5000 FEET.

ELEVATION 5000 FEET.
Surrounded by a pine forest Of 5000 acres.
This and its new hotel make It the largest and
most desirable resort In California The waters
are positive cure FOR stomach. liver aud kidney
eomplsints
PRATHER. Prop.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
c. E. Kinard Tells Policy
Holders They Need Not
Fear Loss.
LATTER READY TO FIGHT

a TToRNEY c. e. KINARD caused
~ hope TO beat again in the
~ breasts Of the policy holders of
the Fireman's FuDd Insurance
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-07
MENDENHALL SPRINGS.

LAWRENCE VILLA, SONOnA,
Completely renovated. Family resort swim
ming tank. Bus daily to Hot Springs; IS week.
b PELLISSIER
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22

Total L. S......,.$3.5SS.O lS,l29 20
Outside n. Y. city 1S4,109,9iG 4G
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
Dun G. Co.'s Report

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-R. G. Dim &
Co $ Weekly Review of Trade tomorrow
will say:
Weather conditions accelerate distribu-
ton of seasonable merchandise at re-
tail. but increased traffic difficulties,
freight blockades and shortage of motive
power not only retard business but
threaten serious results at some western
points.
Holiday trade has equaled the most san
guine expectations, yet this large volume
has not interfered with the brisk demand
for staple articles, which depleted stocks
to such an extent that Wholesale trade
experiences unusual activity for the sea-
son.
The only noteworthy decrease in COM
parison with activities year ago ap-
pears in building permits.
Staple farm products have nuctuated
within narrow limits, no developments of
Importance being reported. Wheat had
the support of unfavorable crop news
from Russia, but light grinding by domes-
tic mills prevents any material improve
ment and there was no speculative activ-
ity.
Liabilities of commercial failures thus
far reported for December amounted to
50, 703 ,S27 of which SO, 434 $50 were in manu-
featuring, $211S,243 in trading and $3.50, 1853
In other commercial lines.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
HOLIDAY TRADE
BREAKS RECORD
DEALERS FORCED TO ORDER
MORE GOODS
Coal in Great Demand in the NORTH
west-copper Frm-car Short
age Retards Prompt
Shipments
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. 2t.-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say:
Holiday buying easily the pre-eminent
trade feature increases as the season
draws 60 q close, and early predictions
of record turnover are being fully real
posed of that jobbers have booked a large
volume Of recorders. Car shortages still
continue to retard shipments and deliv-
cries, grain and coal being particularly
affected. The paucitY of the latter is
causing much anxiety i'm various parts
of the country but especially in the
northwest and on the Pacific coast.
The commodity markets show striking
~ little variation in prices, which. taken
as whole, are steady to firm. Raw wool
is quiet but very firm, and higher quota
lions are predicted. The grain markets
have been dull, fairly steady and with
little fluctuations. continuing the situa-
changes i'm prices have been really trifing.
Provisions also show no change on the
week in cash price.
Coal is firm and in good demand the
supply being scarce i'm the northwest and
on the Pacific coast and none of the best
in any section, owing to the car shortage.
Copper is firmer in that larger pre-
miums are paid for spot deliveries, but
future business is smaller for the time
being. Lead and spelter are higher.
The failures in the United States for
the week ending December 20 number 227,
against go last week and 235 in the like
week of 1905.
Wheat. including flour, exports from the
United States and Canada for the week
bushels against 4,473,lS2 this week last
year.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
BRIGHT OUTLOOK
IN STOCK MARKET
LESS STRINGENCY IN THE
MONEY SITUATION
Interior Movement of Currency in
Favor of New York-Condtion
at Home and Abroad
Analysed


BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2t-The stock
market was free from disturbance
caused by a heavy withdrawal of credits
i'm call loans today There was no
pressure Of forced liquidation in stocks.
Uncovered bear traders with no pros
pect of immediate urgent selling to en- .
able them to take additional prOutS
bought on a moderate scale to cover
their short contracts There was no
evidence of large demand from other
sources
Tho lesscned striugeucy in the money
market was returned with some DOUBTS
of it's permanenCy. The part played IN
stock market liuuida ton in bringing
it about was also held in hand IherG
was lacking confidence that a reneWal
of speculative commitments i'm stocks
would leave the money market exempt
from a renewal of stringency
Indications pointed to decided i'm
provement in the showings of tomor-
rows bank statement Most of the
cash gain is due to the subtreasury
operations which had been in favor or
the banks UP to Thursday night TO inc
extent of $5436,000. In addition to
This the interior movement has been in
favor of this center but the balance OF
the movement has been small one n
gain in cash is thus indicated in ltsell
sufficient to restore considerable mar
gin of surplus i'm the reserve or the
banks. The action of the stock mar
ket during the week points TO con-
siderable loan contraction having p i,'a
effected In view of the heavy require
ments confronting the market II is not
believed that the resources III mana py
the banks will be more than suillclent
to meet demands without any compli-
eating factors such as a renewed specu-
Advices from London pointed to a
notable recuperaton of reserve also by
the Bank of England by receipts OIL
over $4,000, 900 from Paris and over
$500. 900 secured in the open market IN
London. Additional gold is expected TO
go from Paris to London TINS W. Wees A.
London credits its exemption from d
demand for gold from New York to the
compiiance of New York bankers with
the needs of the London market.
IT is believed also that some accom-
modations made have been given liie
extension of credits to New YORK ran :
ing due on the first of the year. 1t is
to he remembered also that railroad
companies which are making large new
stock issues are among those pelnS tlle
largest number of foreign stockholders
Subscription to new stock by these for
eign stockholders will establlSh creulls
for this market abroad which VIII IN
crease the supply of exchange
THE days market offered few feat
ures. The prominent place held by st.
Paul in the recovery was not strange IN
view of the violence of its rail- pfeceu-
ing The Hill stocks continued unset
tied to some extent ana We're SLOW "
respond to the general upward move
The strong showing of the Southern
Pacific annual report seemed to nave
more effect upon Union Paclhc imam
stock of the subsidiary company.
There was some concession from the
best prices of the day before the mar
Bonds were steady, total sales, par
Na United States new As advanced "A per
cent on call.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
Pacific Coast Trade
BY A ISOLATED Press.


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21.-Pink beans.
$.9gga2l0; lima, $l9Oq1iO; small white,
&.NWI95; large white, A2.OOGl2.35 Oregon
Burbank pota toes, 81 .I5m2.OO: Salinas BIlr.
banks, IL9O6225; river reds, $lOOqI Is.
MERGED sweets, $2OOn2.25 fancy opions.
Toe; common, G0c; green peas, l6al2c;
string beams, zoe; egg plant, $2OOa2 so.
green peppers, i0Gc; tomatoes. T.75; sum
mcr squash, $780, garlic, sale; cucum-
bers. S.OO.
Flom-Family extras, $L3O@5IO; bakers
extras, Si.500t46O; Oregon and Washing
ton, $3.5O@40O! shipping wheat, $i.25Gii 30:
milling $.35@1l0; feed harley, N.O7lz0
l12la; brewing $l.1OGtll5; chevaliei, 81 80;
red oats. Sl.25@115; white, Sl5OGtl go;
black, H.15m2.25; middlngs $27OOG3OO 90:
mixed feed, S23OOa25OO; rolled barley.
33.5Oa25OO; oatmeal, $45Oa4.75; oat greats.
A.75; rolled oats, NOOMS0O; wheat hay.
N500n ZOO; wheat and oat $lOOOdl7.50:
wild DAT, $S.OOnl3OO; tame oat. $lOOOai6OO:
alfalfa, $SOOul2,5 so; straw, 35m7Oc
Receipts Flour, 2iO5; wheat. 595: bar
ley, lSS9G; oats, $50; beans, G4i potatoes.
S5; onions, $50; bran, so; mddlings 20;
hay l6S; straw, 20; hops, 1911; hides 258
wine, S0S00
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SHAREHOLDERS MEET
ing-The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders of the National Bank OF
Commerce in Los Angeles, for the cleo
ton of directors and for the transaction
fore the meeting, will be held at its
banking office northeast corner Sixth and
Spring streets, in the city of Los .Ange-
les, county of Los Angeles, state of Cali
fornia, on Tuesday, the Sth day Of Janu-
airy, 1907, at O'Clock p. m.
Polls will be open from 10 o'clock a. m.
until o'clock p. m. of that day.
By order of the board of directors.
CHARLES EWING, Cashier.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
FIDELITY AND TRUST COMPANY
Formation of New Financial Institu-
ton to Begin Business in the
Collins BUILDING

The Fidelity and Trust company, with
ganized and will begin business soon on
the ground floor in the Collins building
on West Third street, between Broadway
leased for twenty years. L. L. Elliott,
late manager of the Merchants Trust
company, will be president and other Of
ficers will be: Vice president, Edward ID.
Silent; vice president and general coun-
sci. w. r. Harvey; secretary and trust
officer f. b. Braden; Mrs. Pearl Adams
Spauldng, manager of the womens de-
partment; Clifford r. Horne, in charge of
the bond department.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
GENERAL FRUIT MARKET
Y Associated Press.

BY Associated Press,
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec N.-Fancy
apples, S1.65; common, soc; cranberries
S350dl2 so; navel oranges, 81 50d30O; seed
lings A.0Oql.25i Mexican lines, $4,000
fancy, $500 bananas, N,OOQ3OO; pine.
apples, $2.50Q35O.
Dried Fruit Prices
NEW YORK, Dec. H.-No fresh de-
Velopments are reported in the market for
evaporated apples; fancy, 9@91Ac; choice
S4SAc; prime, SIG.
Prunes are a little easier: quotations
for California n nit range from Base.
Apricots and raisins are unchanged
Peaches are quiet but steady: choice
12c: extra choice, 12hc; fancy, 1Sc.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
Financial Record


NEW YORK. Dec. 21-Money on call
firm, 4d9 per cent; ruling rate s per cent;
closing bid Az and offered at per cent.
Time loans steady; sixty days ,SqS1a per
cent; ninety days, per cent; months,
6R per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 6d121a per cent.
Sterling exchange barely steady with
actual business in bankers bills DIT $4.S32O
d4.S325 for demand and at "a 7475d4. 1850
for 60 day bills. Posted rates "a. S91a0l4.9O
and s4Si12G4.S5. Commercial bills $4.7712.
Bar silver 694c Mexican dollars, $3.50;
steady.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
Sugar and Coffee

BV AssOclated PTess.
NEW YORK, Dec. a.-sugar, raw,
steady; fair refining, 3 5-l6@S 11-S2c; CEN
trifugal, 96 test, 1865 27-32c; molasses
sugar, 1868 $500; refined. steady;
crushed, $3.50; powdered. $3.50; granu-
lated, $3.50.
Coffee futures closed very steady at a
net advance of 5dl0 points. Sales were
reported of 1900 bags, including Jan. at
IS 70; March IS SOFAS 80; May, &c. OO0D6 y;
July, 81. 15@6 20; Sept $6.15G1645; Nov.
So 49, Spot coffee closed steadler; No.
Rio. 7Ac; Santos No, A, sac; mild, steady;
Cordova, 9Q121ac.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
May Be Two Boards


By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 21-The Tribune today
says the Chicago board of trade the
premier grain market of the world, is in
danger of splitting in twain as a result
of the dissensions which for months have
taken the attention of the members and
made the floor of the exchange a great
debating school.
The minority members head a move
ment to organize another board of trade.
Sentiment is against the proposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
Chicago Live Stock
By Associa ted Press.

by Associated Hress'
CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-Cattle-Receipts
1000; market steady; beeves, &.OOq6,9O;
COWS and heifers, $1.6O@5.15; stockers and
feeders, 50 4O@4.5O Texans, $S,75@4,6O;
westerners. 50. 9OQ5 80; calves, So, OOlDS 90.
Hogs-Receipts 10000; market loo lower;
mixed and butchers, So. 00@6. 35; heavy
81 2OGG6. as; rough heavy, So .S5@D6 10; light,
SIS .9Oa6 10; pigs, $5.4Oq6.SO; bulk of sales
Sc. 15@6.25. o,oo.
sheep 5000; market N sdSet c. steady
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
Stockholders Meeting

Amusement Co.:
Please take notice that the annual meet
Ing of the stockholders of the Los An
geles Amusement Company will be held
at the office of the company in the city
of Los Angeles, California, at rooms 800
321 Bradbury building. on Wednesday, the
26tn day of December 1906, at p. M, for
the purpose of electing directors and for
the transacting of such other business as
may come before the meeting.
c. II. TREAT, President.
Dated Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 10. 1906.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
Butter, Eggs and Cheese

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2l.-Faney
creamery butter 32c; seconds, 26c; fancy
diaries, SOC Eastern cheese, lie; Young
America. 15c; western. 15c. Ranch eggs
43c; store, 36c; eastern 20GQ25c.
CHICAGO, Dec, 21.-On the produce ex-
change today the butter market was
25c Eggs. steady at mark, cases in
cluded, 2l@2lc; hrsts, 26c; prime hrsts
Csc; extras, 2ic Cheese, steady; l3Ql4c
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
The Metal M arket
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The London tin
market was higher today with spot clos
ing at G19G and futures at Gl96 Us cd.
Locally the market was quiet with spot
Copper was over in the English mar
ket with spot GlO6 los and futures clos
81. Locally the market was strong, with
lake $23 5OGl23 62la; electrolytc, 81 l2Adp
% 35l5: casting, So ,S71aM23. 1212.
Lead was unchanged in London, Lo-
cally the market is strong at SG.00MG..5
Spelter firm and higher locally at SG,GOQ
Go. In London the market was UNI
changed.
Locally the iron market was unchanged.
San Francisco Mining Stocks
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-22
FINANCIAL

Los ANGELES. Dec. 2l-Bank clear
ings were S2.O3S 75i13, against S,5tO, 1928
for the corresponding day last year. an
increase Of $523, 259 10. Following is COM
parative statement: