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The Greeley tribune., 1906-09-13
Cotton Of the Ine...

Cotton growing in Peru dates back
to prehistoric times, and it is quite a
common occurrence to bring TO light
6ne specimens of cotton textiles in
digging up ancient Inca graves At
various times subsequent TO the CON
quest foreign varieties of cotton-Egyp-
tan. Argeltan, sea island Metafifi-
have been introduced among the plan
tations, but the distinctly Peruvian
variety, the Peruvian rough of com
merce, still commands superior prices
abroad Exports are chiefly to Eng
land and the United States. The IA
nous Peruvian rough. however. DOES
not take kindly to cultivation in all
parts Of the republic, lea and Plura
being the regions where apparently il
thrives best. The variety called local
ly Egyptian" which is our upland
Of the United States, grows readily in
the coast region of Peru. The Arselian
variety is less adaptable to local CON
ditions and suffers greatly from a
prevalent blight, the bane Of cotton
planters, which is locally known as
''hielo' frost. II IS probably of bac-
THEOLOGICAL origin and. here at least.
has no remedy. The Metaff CYano-
witch, and sea island are grown in
spots along the coast, chiefly at Supe
and Huacho, near Lima, for export
chiefly. The limitations of the local
mills form the chief reason for the
more prevalent selection Of the variety
known as Egyptian. which Is more
easily worked than the Others.
The Greeley tribune., 1906-09-13
Stale Brains,

OF course there is no future for stale
brains or for a man who stands still
and ceases to grow. He Is old who
thinks he is old and useless who thinks
be is useless. When man has ceased
to grow he begins to die. and many
people are half dead at fifty. not be-
cause Of their age. but because of their
mental attitude. because Of the way
they face life.-Success Magazine.
The Greeley tribune., 1906-09-13
The Honexmoon Over.

mo one comes to see me-" said she
wearily, like they did before I was
married"
Speaking Of that fact" said he. 81
used to call on you seven evenings In
the week at that time. But l am as
bad Oh as you'll now have nowhere
to Co."
The Greeley tribune., 1906-09-13
HISTORIC DARK DAYS
ONE T-IT ssous-- TERROR TO The
PEOPLE OF sz~ ENGLAND.

II Wa Friday May Is, lisa anA In
MANY ConHuafries II wAs YAsaxhf
That the Day of Judgment was NJ
HxxS-A Brave IeSiAlAtor
The Greeley tribune., 1906-09-13
Too Much Levity,

KIldun-For bill collector young
Dunn displays considerable Ill timed
levity. Skidmore-In what way? XII.
duf-When he comes after an account
he says cheerfully. Did you want to
see me today?"
The Greeley tribune., 1906-09-13


Upon their roosts were seated.
The herds and focks stood stiIl as stocks
Or to their folds were hying,
Men young and old dared no, TO scold
At wives and children crying.
The day Of doom most thought was come
Throughout New England's borders;
The people. scared, felt unprepared
To obey the dreadful orders
Philosophy. with curious eye,
While viewing the phenomenon,
Like all the rest. freely confessed
1t was a most uncommon one
Soon 1; came out, to ease all doubt,
In space OF half minute,
Though dark the day. fun Of dismay.
No miracle was Il, II.
In New Hampshire. the woods on fire.
Sent smoke up dense ard smothertpx.
Spread round the sky canopy
Ger all the Yankee brethren
With one consent they did REPENT
AID promise reformation:
But. danger Ger. Just before
Their sins resain@d possession.
History has recorded three other not.
ably dark days in the United States. 1t
is Of record that Oct. 81. 1T16. was so
dark that candies had to be lighted so
that people might eat their dinners" !"
Aug 9, 1872, was another. the cause Of
which Is supposed TO have been a
forest fire In Canada. On Oct. 10. 1852.
Il is said that citizens Of Detroit were
In darkness at midday, and 1t Is sup.
posed the cause also was a great forest
fre.-Chicago Record Herald.
The Greeley tribune., 1906-09-13
A Rule For the Dnx.

Give US to awake with smiles: give
us to labor smiling. AS the sun bright.
ems the world. SO let our loving kind.
ness make bright this house OF our
ha abitation.-Robert Louis Stevenson.
The Greeley tribune., 1906-09-13
Only q. . Last Resource.

Luck Is good enough thing to trus.
to after you've done everything else to
invite success.-Kansas City Times.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
BRITISH. TENNIS CHAMPION
DEFEATS AMERICAN. EXPERT
Jay Gould of New Jersey Goes Down
Before Eustace Miles at the
Queens Club.

LONDON, May AT the Queens
Club today after a splendid series of
victories against the leading British
covered court tennis experts, Jay
Gould Of Lakewood. N. j.. went down
before the worlds champion, Eustace
Miles. in the championship round, the
latter winning 81
The American champion started
splendidly and won the first set by
6-4, but thereafter Miles perfect con-
clifton seemed to tell. The champion
set a tremendous pace and Gould was
palpably tired.
The second set fell easily to Miles
by 6-1.
In the third set Gould made a great
fight and though the set fell ultimately
to Miles by GA, some Of the best ten.
Lis seen here in years was played.
The fourth set also went to Miles
by 6-3
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
RUINS TWO CATHOLIC CHURCHES AND WHAT NOW LEFT OF ONCE BUS1LG STREET.
BANKS NOW ASSURED THAT
VAULTS WITHSTOOD HEAT
t One to Be Opened Is Found to Have
Safeguarded Wealth Perfectly.

The most gratifying news since the
fire was learned yesterday when it
became known that the contents of
the bank vaults are unharmed. One
Of the vaults Of the Bank Of Califor-
MIA was opened and every article
within was found as perfect as the
day 1t was placed there. Papers, coin
and all other articles are intact.
1t Is now believed that the vaults
OF the other banks may be opened
without danger to their contents. This
will enable the financial institutions to
extends their business to the usual
channels. At present the banks limit
themselves to new business, but in a
few days they will be able to take UP
matters left uncompleted by the fire.
The vault opened by the Bank of
California was considered the weak
est one in the institution. It's door
consisted of a single sheet of steel.
whereas the other vaults are protect
ed by doors made up of several lay
ers Of steel. The vault was opened in
the presence of some of the leading
business men of the city. and con-
gratulations We're exchanged when
the uninjured contents Were revealed
II Is regarded as a certainty that the
other vaults are unharmed. Other
banks will open their vaults as rap
idly as possible.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
F|REMAN'S
FUND MUCH
CRIPPLED
All Records Are Lost in
the Destruction OF
Vault.
FOrm-HOlding Company to
Take Over Business
OF Concern.

The Fireman's Fund Insurance Com
pany discovered last Saturday that the
vault containing all the records of its
insurance business done in San Fran
cisco was destroyed. The falling of an
immense steel girder. which broke off
corner OF the vault, gave the fire
easy access to the records. including
all policies. maps. eto. The anounce-
ment Of this discovery was not made
until last night when President Dut-
ton authorized the printing Of a state
ment describing the steps which have
been taken by. the company since last
Saturday to meet the new conditions
created by the destruction OF the COM
pany's reeords.
A new company, to be known as the
Fireman's Fund Insurance Corporation,
is to be formed as soon as legal holi-
days cease and incorporation can be
effected, this new corporation to be q
holding company for the business. in
cluding assets and liabilities Of the old
company. The new corporation will
have million capital and million
surplus, thus insuring, according tc
President Dutton, complete ability tc
meet every outstanding obligation, as
the million capital and million surplus
is in addition to the assets OF the old
company, estimated at eight millions.
Incidentally, Mr.. Dutton intimates
his behalf that more than one insurance
company's vaults in San Francisco will
be found in condition like that Of the
| Fireman's Fund, with all records de-
stroyed. The effect of this state of at
fairs, SO far as the Fireman's Fund is
concerned. in the settlement of claims
will be to delay settlement and to en-
barass the company in It's adjustins
of claims. Persons whose policies, KEEP
by themselves, were not destroyed vii
have but slight difficulty. Others who
last their papers in the fire will have
to go through more tedious process ot
adjustment.
| The destruction Of its San Francisco
maps and records In the great frs, de-
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10

, primary and general elections, and also
that no change OF the boundaries OF
Assembly and Senatorial districts is
necessary.
Chairman TREY l. Ford received re-
ports from Judge Auraslky, showing
that The county Clerk has saved 5000
wills and miscellaneous files. The
Sheriff's records are all lost. Judge
morrow reported that all Federal bank
ruptcy records in the hands OF referees
were destroyed
f. 5. Heller reported his interview
With l. " Hellman, who said.that the
charter and constitution should be
amended SO that San Francisco may
issue bonds TO mature at rs and 100
years, instead of at forty years. The
interest recommended by the banker
was at not less than per cent. He'll
man added that he would gladly place
$lO0,O0o,000 of bonds In order to make
the issue the charter must be amended
so that the amount Of bonds may ex-
ceed 10 per cent Of the assessed value
OF the city land A subcommittee
consisting, of Mr.. Heller, Gavin McNab
and w. F. Herrin was appointed to
consider changes Of laws in relation
TO banks and banking.
PRESENT TAX ROLL, INTACT.
The assessment rolls the destruc-
ton Of which Assessor Dodge writes
in his report were those that were
being made out and which were to
he the basis upon which the taxes
were to be collected. beginning with
october l Of this year AS the destruc-
ton by fire has to a great degree dis
located the values of both real and
personal property. the work done would
probably have proved of no use to a
large degree.
The assessment rolls upon which the
present taxes are being collected were
saved, however. The real estate rolls
were put away in the vaults before
the fire reached the ruined City Hall.
They were made out in Assessor
Dodge's new card system. The cards.
being closely packed together, were
only charred, while all the loose stuff
In the vaults was burned.
The saving. of the rolls of unsecured
personal property was still more
miraculous. There was no time to put
them IN the vaults, and they were hur-
i1edly thrown into corner of the City
Han basement. Every one thought
them burned. A search conducted by
Assessor Dodge in the ruins yesterday
morning. however, discovered the
documents all safe where they had
been heaped. Judging from the con-
dition of things in the vault there is
no doubt that If they had been
placed there they would be now only
a little heap of ashes.
These. records. will prove invaluable
in making the new assessment, as all
records of this nature have been de-
stroyed. The property on this roll
amounted last year to $123. .OOO, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10

priving the company of concrete figures
TO prove it's estimate Of confagration
liability, which It's officers confidently
place at not exceeding five millions,
renders this course advisable to silence
any possible advere criticism or at
tacks of competitors.
The stock Of the new corporation will
be allotted among the present stock
holders Of the Firemans Fund in the
proportion of their present holdings.
thus making it practically a voluntary
assessment of geo per cent, less such
dividend as they will later receive from
the remaining assets of the old COM
pany The entirs holdings of its d.
rectors were spoken for and more are
wanted
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
SHERIFF. OF SAN MATEO
COUNTY CLOSES SALOONS
Takes Steps to Prevent Repetition
Of Last Sundays Orgies on the
San Bruno Road.

Sheriff ]. H. Mansfield of San Mateo
County has taken prompt action in
closing the four saloons on the San
Bruno road just across the county
line, where between 1000 and 5000 men
and women from this city were drink
ing all day Sunday and raising a dis
turbance.
Under-sheriff H. F. Butts called at
police headquarters Tuesday afternoon
and notified Chief Dinan that Sheriff
Mansfield had received the chiers let
ter yesterday morning and had at once
ordered the saloons closed. He also
promised that they would be kept
closed and that any others near the
county line would come under the
same order.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
SAN JOSE WILL TRY TO GET
LARGE BUSINESS CONCERNS
Commercial Bodies Decide to Offer In
ducements to Firms Seeking
Good 4 ne .finnc

SAN JOSE, May 9.--At a meeting
this morning Of the executive commit
tee of the commercial bodies of this
city 1t was decided to form realty
corporation, the object of which will
be to secure options on local proper
ties and to strive to bring large busi-
ness concerns TO this city. Articles
of Incorporation win be drawn up at
once
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
TROUBLE
IN STORE
FOR TURK.
British and German War;
ships MendCing the
Sultan.
Edwards Fleet OF Twenty
One Vessels Is Off
PirdeuS Port.

ATHENS. May s.-The British feet.
lying at Piraeus with steam up. It
will be further augmented today by
the arrival OF the second-class cruiser
squadron. commanded by Rear Admir-
al Prince Louis OF Battenberg. which
IN November last was In American wa
tiers.
CONSTANTINOPLE. May Fire
quent conferences have been held dur
ing the last few days between thu
members OF the Cabinet In connection
with the Anglo-Turkish dispute. The
general opinion Is that the Turkish
troops will evacuate Tabah before ths
British ultimatrm expires.
The arbitrary detention OF the Ger
man sailing ship Odysseus by the
Turkish authorities recently threatened
friction between Turkey and anothsr
European power, but the energetic ac-
ton OF the German Embassador. Baron
Won Bieberstein. quickly solved the Diff
hculty.
The Odysseus was discharging her
cargo at Chibuklu when she was
boarded by the authorities and re-
moved to KAYAK. where she was an
chored beneath the batteries. the Turks
falsely claiming the vessel had explo-
sives on board The ambassador pro-
tested urgently. but unavailingiy.
whereupon he took a few sailors from
the German guardship Loreley Herr.
boarded the Odysseus. hoisted the dip
lomatic flag and took the ship from
under the guns OF KAYAK to her dock
at Chibuklu, where a watch was kept
over her while she completed the dis
charging OF her cargo.
I On returning to the embassy the
ambassador found state councillor
awaiting with apologies and explana-
/ tions.
| The Ncords available do not refsr TO
a German sailing ship named Odys-
seus. but there Is a German steamship
of that name. and she was In the Medl-
terransan recently.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10

The fcords available do not refsr 70
a German sailing ship named Odys-
seus, but there Is German steamship
of that name. and she was In the Medi-
terransan recently.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
Frost HlIahts the Orchard

DES MONIES. Iowa, May 9.-The
Central Weather Station is in receipt
OF reports from all parts of the State
Indicating general and, in some
places, killing frost last night
Small fruit and garden truck suffered
heavily.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10

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The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
Criminal Suits Against Oil Trust.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. May 9-Assistant
Attorney General Miller yesterday
said that criminal proceedings will be
brought against the officials of the
Standard Oil Company In Ohio.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-10
Noted CHICAGO LAWYER Dead.

CHICAGO. May s-Edwin Burritt
Smith. one of the best known lawyers
in Chicago. died early today at his
residence, following an Illness extend
Ing over a year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
TO EXCEL STEEL TRUST.
Combination 7cith Republic Company
MAJ Distance L. s. Corporation.

Further information in regard TO the rumored
Southern iron merger was obtained yesterday.
The report has been that a great holding COM
panv was to be formed but it said yes
terdav by those usually we'll Informed that
this plan had been abandoned as far as the
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company is concerned
at least The plan now is understood TO be for
the Republic Iron and Steel Company to take
over the Tennessee Coal and Iron stock by
issuing two guaranteed collateral trust . per
cent bonds for each share of Tennessee Coal
and Iron common. The Tennessee Coal and Iron
stock is understood TO be practically all in
the hands of the syndicate which controls the
Republic Iron and Steel Company and is pre-
pairing to make the marger Sales of small lots
recently have been sufficient to make the price
jump several points. 1t went to l61 yesterday.
A year ago 1t sold at e.
The position of the Sloss- Sheffield Company in
this merger proposition is not made clear. It
would probably have to be brought in sepa-
rate terms. The combination Of the Republic
Iron and Steel Company and Tennessee Coal and
Iron Company would give the Republic Iron and
Steel Company control of more ore than the
United States Steel Corporation has according
to the latest reports. The combined holdings of
the Republic and Tennessee companies are esti-
mated at 150O000o0 tons while the Steel
Trusts holdings are placed at 100000 600 tons
1t is pointed out that il will cost the ReDublic
Company nothing to guarantee the propoSed
bonds as the Tennessee Company is now earn
ing more than the requirements OF the bonds
1t said yesterday that no early announce
Tnenf of merger need be expected as the stock
of both companies is easily controlled nv the
same syndicate and there is no need for hurry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
sL0CUM SURVIVORS SEEK AID.
Petition to Congress to Support Sulzer Bill
Van SchaicI Trial Continues.

The Organization of the General Slocum Surviv-
ors has sent petition which is signed by thou
sands of people, to Congress. urging it 10 support
the bin introduced by William SuIzer, OF New
York for the relief of the General Siocum disaster
This bill invests the Court OF Claims with juris-
diction 10 hear and determine the claims of the
victims of that catastrophe, and award to the
heirs of the victims such damages in the premises
as may be meet and just.
The trial of William H Van Schaick. captain of
the General Slocum. continued yesterday be-
fore Judge Thomas in the Criminal Branch of the
United States Circuit Court. After the jury
completcd Special Attorney Baldwin began his
opening argument. He reviewed the case. declar
ing that a fire drill unknown 10 the crew,
and that the men We're employed regardless of
their ability 10 do duty. In the
where Nj Baldwin made his address many
survivors Of the disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
PLACE FOR FORMER CASSIDY MAN.

Frank Meagher. of No. 4 Cooper-st.. Long ISL
and City. at one time active lieutenant Of ex-
Borough President Joseph Cassidy yesterday
appointed chief inspector in The Bureau of Build
ires for the Borough Of Queens by Borough Presi-
dent Rerlnel The salary Is SEQ a year. Meagher
succeeds Charles W. Hewitt, who mad held the
place for four years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
January Sale
White Goods

This is the time to provide for
later needs. When the rise in cot~
TON makes itself felt don't be among
those who have lost the opportunity
n buv at January Sale Prices.
YARD WIDE CAMBRICS-
excellent cuality-soft. up-to- ~
date finish for underwear ana ~ e
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80 inch-SpIendid value at IT.
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50 inch-excellent for II
cbfIdran's dresseS-usually L.
FINE NAINsOOKS-
sf inches wtde-through error ~
in wrapper we bought at a / saG
great discount-therefore p
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Hf Ss75 @@sS s5STE $50
SILK CHTFFONETTES IN
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BOARD AND ROOMS

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Imvorted Verona Vel0urS OS
Value $500 to $500.
Full 30 inches vide

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AT lovers should see these royal
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Designs are of embossed veIveL on st cu..
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80 coIsrsd with heavily embroidered
patterns.
,r,JL,cr GOODS ARE MADE IN FRANCE,
x.rre imported for finest trade. ana are
almost given away at the price hSnisN'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
MACHINERY.

AT REDUCED PRICEs.-5OO second hand
wood and iron working machines; fully
guaranteed; machinery bought ano ex-
changed GEO. B. EDDY. 3eS Madison-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
OLD GOLD AND SILVER.


OLD GOLD, silver and precious stones
bought at highest market value, made
into new articles or exchange for new Jew
eIry or Japanese goods at NJ. F. TEPPER'S
FACTORY. 10 West 31st-st-. basement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
MIDsHIPMAN COFFIN DISMISSED.

Washington, Jan. 15.-secretary Bonaparte to-day
approved the sentence of dismissal imposed by
co,,r+ martial at Anna polls in the of Midship
go, Trnnn1or coffin on conviction of hazing, and
nrdrred his dismissal the Academy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16

Full information concerning these rooms
may be had free OF charge at the Uptown
Ofice of The New-York Tribune. l.564
Broadway, between seth and 3Ith SITS
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Books and Publications.
Books and Publications.
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Special chapters on Tunnels and Bridges
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