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The San Francisco call., 1906-06-30
PRAISES THE CALL PICTURE.

To the Editor of The Call;
1 have collected some sixty photo
en- ngravings Of our recent fire. Michael
Angelo said art required nature and
an event to make itself visible. Well.
there was the event right here. Was
there any art in those pictures? See
what an opportunity Yet out OF the
sixty not a single one but was banaI
and built but for bucOlics to buy. IN
till
On last Sunday morning a picture
was printed by you that is almost
perfect In single color it was-of
flame. In technique, in grouping, in
emotion. it pleased and il satisfied
with a sigh.
I have framed It, So should others.
And / lcok at II. So should others.
II states the terrible 18th day OF April
with the precision of a Messonier. the
light and shade of Van Dyck and
the dramatic insight of a Turner. The
busted mains: the falling walls: the
army on guard: the pitiful. chaotic
piled debris; the flag on the Palace;
the towering shape of The Call build
ruins Of Rome after Alaric-these dis
arm all criticism; demand all praise.
II 1t is a photograph. as il appears.
the point OF view. the subtle sureas
ton of the moment (as Realf had i41-
deserves TO be known
The picture is a genuine contribu-
ton to art
BURNETTE C. HASKELL.
San Francisco. June 25.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-30

at the latter's summer home in Men
decino County
Mr.. and Mrs Selby Hanna have taken
apartments at the Lafayette on Sacra-
mento street for the summer months.
Mrs. Robson and Miss Helene Rob-
son will return from Berkeley in the
fall, having taken a house in town for
the winter.
Mrs. Sally wolters. who has been the
guest of DR.. and Mrs. Russell Cool
at "Dotswood," Los Gatos, has re-
turned and is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Bundschu at Mill Valley.
Edward NJ Greenway has returned
from a visit to Del Monte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Porter Bishop
have returned from a trip to Santa
Barbara. where they have been visit
ing with Mrs Bishop Sr.. on her ranch.
Mrs Louise Allender of Oakland
leaves today for Grafton to spend some
weeks visiting the Lukens at their
country home.
Mrs. Henry wetherbee of Fruitvale
to Byron Hot Springs yesterday Mrs.
Wetherbee has cottage there and as
she is an old and close friend OF the
Meads she is frequent visitor at the
springs.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Heatley-Char-
lotte Elsey that was-have returned
to the Athens. where they are to make
their abode for the present
The wedding of Miss Maud Smith
and Charles Clinton Hoag took place
very quietly last Wednesday evening
at $50 o'clock The ceremony was
performed at the home of the brides
mother. Mrs. George Law Smith. on
Jackson street in the presence of a
few members of the family and inti-
mate friends.
Mrs. Hoag is we'll known in San
Francisco society. Mr.. Hoag being the
son of Mrs. w. W. FELTON, and a brother
of Mrs Linda Bryan
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-30
Pickinqs From Puck.

SAME THING TO HIM--"Oddest
thing" observed the man with the in
prospective nose, but 1 forget even the
commonest sayings. For instance, at
this moment l cannot complete that
weIl-known quotation. .AlPs fair In
love and'-and~ so forth. How does 1t
go. anyhow"
'.All is fair in love and marriage, Of
fered a subdued-looking man with roll
ing-pin bumps all over his bald place
DEAR -Clara-That man
Grace married is old enough TO be her
father.
Myrtle-Oh, think his age has been
exaggerated; very few people live to be
that old.
HEAVENLY vISITS.-Uncle Jim
Yais, chile, 1 reckon Use been around
most ev'ywhar.
Little Rastus-Has yo evan been in
heaben, Uncle Jim?
Uncle Iim-Yais, chile; twice-de day
1 got married and de day 4-11-44 done
come out,
RAPID-A man proposed some sort
of a new thing and the public forth
with stoned him to death. BY the time
they had him killed, however, the thing
was become an old thing.
why not finish the fellows business
at once and get it off our mind?' said
the public, and, suiting the action TO
the word, raised up statues in honor
of the man and made his birthday a
national holiday. when two games OF
baseball were played Time had been
when these transactions would have
been spread over a century or so. but
now, so fast an age was it, there still
lacked an hour of sunset
PLEASANT DREAMS-The Park
Cop-Con,e on, Get up out av here!
The Tramp (dreamily)-Wot's de
matter. porter? Coin ter make up de
berths?
A NATURAL INQUIRY.-Farmer Honk
My nephew, who graduated from the
academy week before last. is finished
elocutionist.
Farmer Hornbeak-That so? Kill
him yourself?
DODGING IN ROME-Cornelia point
ed to her children with ill-concealed
emotion.
These are my jewels!" she exclaimed.
But the assessor only laughed rau-
cously.
Come. off, quoth he. do you think
l was born yesterday?"
However, as luck would have 1T, the
father of the Gracchi possessed polit-
ical influence, and was able to swear
of the bulk of his taxes later.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-30

We're the recipients. of complimentary
attention last Monday evening, when a
congenial group of theater folk en.er.
tained them at dinner. The hosts were
William Grosskurth, Roy Siebert, Ell
mer Booth and Frank Bacon The
guests were Mr. and Mrs. Friend. Mrs.
Frank Bacon. Miss. Frances Slosson,
Mrs Halle Warfiefd, Franklin Under
wood and Frank Graham.
Mrs. Gilbert .Cnrtiss of Oakland gave
a dinner recently at the Piedmont
Club house in honor of Mrs Pierce;
The Egbert Stones of Oakland leave
today for month at Lake Tahoe.
The Wednesday evening concerts at
Piedmont Park augment the number OF
dinner parties which are always in evil
dence. A dozen guests enjoyed the
hospitality of General and Mrs. oscar
Fitzaien Long three evenings ago.
The wedding of Miss Hilma c. wist-
rand of Berkeley and Professor Leon
ard f. Davidson of Oakland took place
last Tuesday at the residence of the
groom on Sixty first street. Oakland.
Rev. Freeman D. Bovard officiated-
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Spencer Pal
tlleT, VINO nave Deen at 6iltllcudic SiHSC
the fire, left fortnight ago for New
York. Today Mrs. Palmer sails for
Europe to be away until fall She will
spend a large part of the time In Paris
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Smith, who will also return to America
A very happy coterie of artists is
enjoying the hospitality of the George
Sterling cottage at Carmel-by-tne-
among the visitors being Miss Geral-
dine Bonner, Mrs Mary Austin and
Miss Blanche Partington.
Mrs Mary r. Runyon has returned
from her summer. home at Red Bluff
and is residing at 209S Pine street.
Mrs. Mabel Gray Lachmund is
among Berkeleyites at Carmel by the
Sea.
Miss Julia Langhorne leaves today
to be the guest OF Miss Helen Wheeler
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-30
LABOR NEWS OF THE CALL
APPRECIATED BY UNION MEN
BEER DRIVERS AND STABLE
MEMS Union NO POI

BEER DFIIV EftS AND SIABLE-
MEMS UNION NO. 227..
San Francisco. Cal, June %, 1906,
To the Editor OF The Call:
/ have noticed with a great deal OF
pleasure the more lively tone your
paper has shown during the last few
weeks and especially the completeness
and fair presentation OF all labor mat
ters in your paper. The stand your
paper Is taking on all matters OF gen
era1 interest to the city and to the
welfare OF the toilers Is greatly ap-
preciated by the members OF the above
union.
Wishing you and your enterprise the
success and support it so well de-
serves, I am sincerely yours.
GUS FRANKEI. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-30
BETTER SYSTEM REQUIRED.

The arrest of John Clark superintendent of the
park relief station, and George Bryant, park en-
gineer, for selling to dealers blankets of the Red
Cross relief supply, shows that not enough atten-
ton has been given in the past to checking lip the
supplies that for distribution to fire sufferers
Supplies furnished relief stations should be checked
up just as they would be by mercantile house
and duplicate slips kept of the merchandise show
ing number of packages and the weight. An in
ventory of the supplies at the various stations
should be kept, and if the ticket system is prop
erly lived up to it ought not to be very difficult
undertaking to tell in few minutes just how MANY
supplies have been given out to applicants, If
Clark and Bryant are guilty they should suffer the
extreme penalty OF the law, for their crime is the
meanest and most contemplate of wrong doing,
but the. Investigations should not stop there-a
better system, at least must be insisted upon
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-30

California glace fruits and choice can
DIES Full stock Townsend's residenca
ana factory. 1920 Valencia ST. and fhs
emporium. Post St and Van Nsss ave
OFoer py phone. Special 37S.
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-30

Gar Nicholas expresses great admiration for
President Roosevelt. For obvious reasons, the
unpopularity of reciprocity not being the most
important, President Roosevelt is reticent about
giving his opinion Of Gar Nicholas
The San Francisco call., 1906-06-30

Lawrence S Ncoli, Washington merchant
testiies under oath that Standard Oil failed to
keep its contracts with him. 1t is evident that
nothing is sacred to Standard Oil, not even con-
tract.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17

american arrested for Burning
Huts to Destroy Pest.

Panama, May 16-The telegraph wires be-
tween Panama and Bocas del Toro have been
busy for the last twenty-four hours regarding
the alleged illegal imprisonment by the local
authorities OF Professor McKenney. Of WASH
ington, an expert employed by a fruit company
70 study the banana plague which recently APP
peared here and threatens TO destroy planta-
ions. IL seems that the professor decided to
DuTn certain huts within the infected territory
as the first step toward the determination OF
INC pest, but shortly after so doing he was inn
ptlsoned on the charge OF arson. brought against
MIN by man who had occupied one OF the huts.
me lfult company protested unaVailingly say.
ing mat the nuts burned were it's property
IeheIal Guardia, Secretary of War and Min,
IateT OF foreign Affairs. has issued an order 70
release Professor MeKenney under bali. 80 as 10
snaDle MN 70 continue his laboratory work on
has discovered. " Gays AS
Last night the American Legation here re.
ceHed dispatch saying that McKennev was
sun q prisoner The American Consul AZ poeSs
oet TOTO teiesraphed 20 Governor AIaeoon ans
AFTERNOON that the professor would be sent for
trial 20 Panama N NNA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17
TROOPS COW RIOTERS.
One Man Seriously Wounded IN
Fight an Clay Pits.

Coeymans. N Y May 16.-Martial law prac-
tically reigns tonight in this little town on the
west hank of the Hudson River. twelve miles
south OF Albany. The strike of the brickmakers
IN force all along the Hudson. broke into riot
here early this morning. and after a pitched
battle between the 1--WE hundred union strikers
and nearly as many negro non-union men, in
which one man was severely wounded, Sheriff
Pitts was called from Albany. He decided that
he and his deputies could not suppress the riot
and four Albany companies OF militia. about two
hundred and fifty strong, the Cd Battalion OF the
10th Regiment, were ordered out, arriving here
early this evening
The original trouble was Of character not
unusual among the somewhat turbulent ele-
ments working in the brickyards along the river.
but 1t was more serious to-day. The negroes
are imported annually in the spring for the
extra work called for at that time. and they
refuse a rule TO Join the union for the short
time they are here.
The employers here, elsewhere, employ
both union and non-union men. The main de-
mand Of the strikers is for recognition Of the
union by the employment only Of its members
The strikers last night served notice on the nom
union men that there would be trouble to-day,
and carried out their threat by an armed attack
which began soon after the men went 70 work.
at 4:S0 a. m.
The men at most Of the yards quit work at
sight Of the armed strikers. but at the yard OF
Sutton & Sudderly there was a hot fight. in
which three men were wounded. One OF them,
Fred Southland, engineer Of the steam shovel,
was severely hurt and was taken 70 the Albany
Hospital.
The strikers made their attack from the top
Of the clay bluffs where they were well pro-
tected from the shots OF the defenders in the
yards, fifteen feet below.
Meanwhile the strikers picketed all the ap-
proaches. including the river road from Albany.
/ allowing no one 70 pass, and this condition pre-
vailed until the milltiamen arrived tonight.
The strikers then went TO their homes.
Camp pitched on the bluffs whence the
besiegers made their attack, and the town was
patroed all night. The saloons were all closed
by the military under the orders OF the Sheriff.
Tonight the people in the north section Of the
town required to remain indoors. and all
suspected persons are being arrested. The yards
are expected TO begin work as usual to- morrow
under the guard Of the troops. How long the
militia will remain cannot be told might.
The camp is named Camp Lloyd, in honor OF
Brigadier General Lloyd. Of Troy, commanding
the Third Brigade Of which the 10th Regiment
is part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17
HELD FOR PAGE MURDER.
Laborer Charged Nth Deed for
Which Tucker Aaoaits Death.

Bingham, Me- May 16-Jerry Hayes. said TO
be otherwise known J. Nfoulton. laborer,
was arrested this town to-day on a war
rant charging him with the murder Of Mabel
Page at Weston. Mass, March 81, 1904, and
with being fugitive from justice. Charles L
Tucker is awaiting execution next month for
the Page murder
The arrest is based upon remarks alleged to
have been made by Hayes TO Mrs. Margaret
r. Brown, Of Bingham. at whose home Hayes
was formerly a boarder. According to Mrs.
Brown, Hayes remarked one day: Tucker has
got the chair, and it's good thing for me that
ne has, Mrs Brown says that when she asked
what he meant he replied that he was at the
Page house the day Of the murder, just be-
fore the crime discovered that he was re-
covering from a spree and was on the way
across the country 20 obtain work, when he
stopped at the Page house for glass OF water.
The story came 20 the ears Of a lawyer OF
this town. who informed fuckers lawyer. Mrs.
Brown communicated with Mrs. Albert Ia
Tucker. the mother OF the condemned man.
When Hayes was arrested to-day he said: 4
have done nothing: what am arrested tor!
He was taken to the local Jail, and Will be re-
moved TO Skowhegan for arraignment to-mor-
row.
Boston, May 16-Deputy Chief George c. Neal
OF the state police. when asked for opinion on
the DEVELOPMENTS in Maine said he refused 20 re-
gard the arrest at Bingham seriously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17

Sy merchants and manufacturers in the coagested
Gis.tIct may wen be viewed differently by under
~LaLtettS IepreSehung the companies who have re-
CeNe9 Such a staggering blow In San Francisco
una oy Orokers representing the assured-unless
the ulunate value of the indemnity which a FIRE
M policy affords be the factor kept In mind
mere can be no two opinions on the main question
IN IePIy 20 the point YOU make I am informed
h0"eveT that II Is the intention to advance rates
al Sne Ohlted states and tho merchants and
tnney are not unfairly Disseminated against
lnnh, 700 tnat you will md that the heaviest adj
NhHSeSS IN !atSS Will, everywhere. be in the con-
gested sections OF the large cities which business
companies 70 'ie
II your reference to geographical Limitations Is
paneS intend 70 reduce their expenses I'm no other
city than New York | would saw thai r. iS tbe
lntenuon or tho companies reduce eyDepses
everywhere, and especially in the congeste cs1ITe
OF large cities all over the United States
Replying to the suggestion OF Mr.. Tanenbaum f,r
legislation TO limit the liability OF Insurance com
panies in corgested districts to an amount not ex-
ceeding their combined capital and surplus Mr.
Shallcross wrote:
II your plan Put into effect / would ask Won
20 consider how far the combined capital and sur
this state would go in protecting property owners ic
the section which. under your proposed legislation
would probably be At least specified section =
viz. what rs known the confederation section Of
and what would become Of the propcrtv owners
who every day, being paid for losses sustained
in more or less serious fires in that section which do
not become confagratons and who could get abSo-
utely no adequate Insurance protection under your
plan2 Better than this would appear 10 be the
present Snore OF the companies TO build up their
so as constantly to Improve the value Of the in
demnity offered by their policies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17
NEW INSURANCE VOTE,
Question of Increased Rates to Come
Before Exchange Again.

The trouble in the New York Fire Insurance En-
change. resulting from its decision to raise rates
and reduce brokerage fees in this city. empha-
sized at a crowded special meeting which was held
yesterday afternoon at No. 80 Nassau street. Tit
call for the meeting had been made in a circular
signed by most of the members, and its avowed Oh
ject was to patch up peace with President Evans
Of the Continental and President briggs Of the
williamsburg, both Of which companies have re-
fused to raise rates.
Mr.. Evans was not present at the meeting, but
Mr.. briggs present by special invitation, and
had with him letter from Mr.. Evans which de-
clared in substance that II the exchange went
about task raising rates in Legal and order
~ manner. as provided for in tho agreement under
which the exchange was formed, the Continental
would remain a loyal member. Mr.. briggs made "a
speech. declaring that no thought It would DC a
calamity to have the exchange dissolved but that
he was sure the action TO raise rates ana reduce
brokerage fees was Illegal under the agreement he
made a plea for harmony and business sense which
was well received.
In the discussion at the meeting II was made
cleer that the agreement would protect any mem
Der who refused 10 abide by Thea decision 10 raise
rates because the agreement provides that change
Of rates can be be made only at regular meet
ing and after Ave days notice TO all the members,
and even then only by unanimous vote Accord
lngly the notice OF intention 20 change rates was
given yesterday. and at the next meeting OF the
change the resolution 20 raise the rates will be
presented anew.
II Mr. Evans OF Mr.. briggs votes ''no'' at the
next meeting. howev y, the rates cannot be raised
under the unit rule This would leave the majority
in as bad plight as at present The only way out
would be 20 dissolve the present exchange and
form one. leaving the Continental and WILL
iamsburg the sole remaining members OF the pres
ent exchange. Even then II the Continental and
Williamsburg declined to raise rates. the other
companies would be az Disadvantage unless tbe,,
increased. rather than decreased. the brokerage
fees.
c. F. shallcroAs. president OF the exchange. re-
plying 10 letter from Moses Tanenbaum, had The
following 70 say yesterday regarding the plan 20
raise rates: -
The question whether rates ehoulA ho,,n 49,.
adEaneed N the metropolitan district ana vvhnthS
. he@Vy aaVance should apply 70 risks occupied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17
BUSY IN THE NEAR EAST.
Servians, Turks, Greeks, WaIlachi-
ans and Bulgorians Fighting.

Cettinje, Montenegro, May 16.-A band OF
servians to-day surrounded a Turkish force Of
Nizams and Arnauts at Baritze. fierce action
is now going on. and many have been killed CT
wounded on both sides. Troops have been sent
to reinforce the Turks
Salonica, May 16.-on Sunday, between Pesta
and Grebena, three Greek bands exterminated a
party OF Wallachians, men. women and children.
escorted by lieutenant and forty soldiers. They
killed seven of the soldiers, wounded nine ana
captured the rest.
AZ Decova. near Resira, to-day. trooys cxter-
minated a Bulgarian band Of eight, the troops
losing three men killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17

EMERSON says England pnctaI practical wpoken Eng
T. land should not should And
is with WANAMAKERS Here at the very Of the American
Metropolis has finely appointed retailing
ua You and walk through
and impressions with those you building
the old only ap7g
tools andfur
Astor Place building
architectural nducement will bring TIL.
buildings will Dominant
persistent mercantile genius has instituted qua
public service that has appealed metropolitan
The people spoken their approval upon
policy lettering condition of
varieties comfortable shopping facilities intelligent
prices the possible freedom o exchange
people tested criticised many shortcomings m
institution bore with them grew methods
with merchandise
These buildings might be tomorrow; in
would live, nshdas began Philadelphia thirty
agobecau it is helpful and pleasing proportion Net
ropoitan and National public.
The people built WANAMAKER'S at Place
The Store It's greatest is a your service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17
LIABILITIES. sa2sy5n; ASSETS, ESQ.

John H. Brett, OF Mount Vernon. filed Yesterday
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy showing debts
OF SSs57 and assets of SO His principal creditor
IS the City OF Mount Vernon. with a claim OF s1ls :
6s6. The following persons living at Mount Vernon
have claims for $4,000 each: John 7 Fav A ~
4ATulon, Henry Palm. Peter Sheridan p NacraSe'
Feter MCGEE and g B Hem. Mr.. Brett SAYS ali
s.s RLo5leTty was assigned TO Charles G RameV 0S
80 81 Broad street. on May Is. 1865. under general
Brett was leading Democratic no,,,,c,.D ..
MeSseaester County and for sixteen years served
as HseelNer OF Taxes OF Mount Vernon ~ 49,
president OF the Lobster Club which co. -aS ~
years gave annual outings on the Sound AZ many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17
Herrera LEADER A PRISONER.

Berlin, May l6.-The German Consul General
at Cape Town to-day sent word to the German
Colonial Once that the Cape police had captured
Jacob NoTengo. the leader OF the rebellion IN
German Southwest Africa, and several Of his
warriors. in British territory. and had taken
them 20 Uppington, Cape Colony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17
LAUNCH OF BIG cuNAep LINrp

London. May 16.-The Lusitania, the new
1920 ton steamship OF the Cunard Line, which
IS expected TO have speed OF twenty-five knots,
viii be launched on June by the Dowager Lady
1nverclyde, widow OF the former chairman OF
the Cuperd Line A sister ship. the Mauritania,
VIII be launched IN July
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17

Tanning, or Washington. Island, one OF the Fam
ming group in the Pacific. station OF the British
Pacific cable. 20 have been sold al auction last
month but the sale was countermanded. When It
announced that the island was to be sold there
much comment concerning sovereignty but
Sir Edward Won Thurn. the British High Commits
soner for the Western Pacific. acting under m
structions from Lord Elgin Secretary of State for
the Colonies issued a proclamation 10 the erect
that while the British crown could not claim pro-
prfetary rights in Tanning Island, It would retain
After the sale the same full sovereign rights that
previously had been held, including the power 70
resume compulsor1y any land required TOT puOHc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17

We never play "cry baby" if one
of our boys suits goes wrong and
comes back.
The garments are so we'll made and
the fabrics so carefully tested that
even a standing offer of money
back" brings in mighty few suits.
Such quality, with style too, sells
an increasing number of boys fine
suits at increasingly high-though
perfectly reasonable prices.
$3.50 to $3.50.
ROGERS, PEET g. COMPANY.
Three Broadway Stores.
sso s42 1850
o,oos,s- near opposite
r.;.,, Hall Union Square Greeley Square.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-17

Dublin, May 16.-sir Thornley, Stoker presi-
dent OF the Royal College OF Surgeons ireland,
to-day performed a second operation on Michael
Dayitt, the Irish leader who has been suffering
from blood poisoning SOr some time Mr. Davitt
is very weak, and Il IS feared that a third
operation viii be Immediately necessary