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Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
BANKER COLE LEAVES
HIS PRISON ABODE
BOSTON FINANcIER SERVES SIX.
YEAR TERM
Fled to Los Angeles and Is Arrested
in California Charged With Mis-
appropriating 100000 - Pleads
Guilty to Three Counts
BY Associated Press.

GREENFIELD, Mass, May L.
Charles II. Cole, former president OF
the Globe National bank of Boston
and once prominent financial leader
was released from Greenfield Jail last
night after serving six years in the
institution for the misappropriation OF
the banks funds.
He left at once for Boston and will
return TO his former home at Hing
ham, Mass.
Coles conviction followed a series OF
financial disturbances in Boston dur
ing the latter part of December, 1899
The business situation was seriously
unsettled by the failure on December
10 of the John P. Squire S Co. (cor-
poration) pork packers, for $4,000 900
and the closing of the Broadway Ma
tional bank. The Squire corporation
had a large amount OF paper in the
Globe National bank and heavy with
drawals followed the packers failure
The Globe bank failed OH Decem-
ber 21.
Cole. whose health became impaired
had gone to Los Angeles. after re-
signing his position as president OF
the bank In the fall of 1899. He was
arrested in California charged with
misapproprlatlng 100000. On April a.
he pleaded guilty TO three of the
counts of an Indictment.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
PROMOTION COMMITTEE WORKS
Bureau Is Sending Truthful Literature
to Eastern Press
BY Associated Press.

by AsSOciateu RresS-
SAN FRANCISCO, May Neither
the earthquake nor the fire has had
much of a general effect in giving
publicity to the opportunities which
California offers to people looking for
permanent loca tions.
Rufus p. Jennings, chairman of the
California Promotion committee, at
present located in Franklin hall, said
in speaking of the present work of his
COMMITTEES:
''The publicity department of the
California Promotion committee, un-
der the direction of Clarence G. Ed
wards, is doing excellent work in send
ing out to eastern correspondents, to
many newspapers and to publishers
whose publications circulate in the
great industrial centers Of the east and
the middle west, articles about Cali
fornia and San Francisco. These ar
ticles tell of the opportunities which
California and San Francisco offer to
permanent settlers whether they en-
gage in agricultural or other industrial
pursuits.
Articles reaching the east from
such source and at this time certain
ly have a tendency to allay apprehen-
sion concerning the present state and
the future of California, and also cor
rect misstatements, which have gained
circulation concerning prevailing con-
ditions in San Francisco and its vicin-
ity.''
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02

ar the approach to the mint for more
than an hour before the time set Tor
the disbursement to begin.
When payment was commenced tne
work went forward very rapidly, sew
eral assistants attending to the work OF
cashing the checks. Many OF the peo-
pie entitled to draw the maximum OF OF
$500 contented themselves with much
smaller amounts. drawing only sucn
as was needed to satisfy immeolate
demands. A number OF deposltors WEI a
represented by their attorneys VINO
stood IN line. 49,, rr,,,tad
states customs service and the SUB
treasury are also being paid at tne
mint. Pensioners of the Civil War are
enabled 10 draw their money upon pre-
sentation OF certificate from the SUD
treasury.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
SAN JOSE REcovERs QUICKLY
Nineteen Lose Lives, but Business Is
Normal Again
N Assoclated Press.


SAN JOSE, May 1.-San Jose was not
so badly damaged by the recent earth
quake as was at first reported. There
was no inundation of any kind. Only
a few buildings will have to be entirely
rebuilt and only two were destroyed
by fire.
A great many buildings were dam
aged by the shock, but can easily be
repaired. Plate glass was shattered In
the. fronts of many of the business
houses and brick chimneys have suf-
fered quite generally in the residence
portions of the city, but repairs are
progressing rapidly and in a short time
the city will assume it's normal appear
ance. The total loss of life here was
nineteen.
With possibly two or three excer-
tions, all business houses resumed bus
mess within a day or two after the
earthquake closing only sufficient time
to make temporary repairs.
San Jose promptly organized forces
for the relief of the people of San
Francisco and is prepared to care for
thousands of sufferers from the latter
place, a great number of refugees hav-
ing already been received.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
PRAISE FOR SANTA RosANs
Officials Find Her People Struggling
BraveIy for Recovery
BY Associated Press.

L
OAKLAND, May 1.-Governor Par
dee has returned from Santa Rosa,
where he inspected the ruin wrought
by the earthquake. He was accom-
panied by Secretary of Commerce and
Labor Metcalf General Greely. Con-
gressman Mckinley and several other
officials.
The governor said that the pressing
need of Santa Rosa. at present is money.
The debris from the wreckage Of many
buildings must be cleared away before
business can be resumed. 1t is esti-
mated that s147, 900 will be required to
do this work. There is a call for S25, 900
or 100000 for immediate needs.
The governor. said that conditions
at Santa Rosa were depressing, but the
townspeople were brave hearted and
had faced the calamity with sturdy de-
termination to recover. The business
district is in ruins, while much of the
residence portion is destroyed
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
SAN JOSE s SIX
BANKS RESUME
NORMAL CONDITIONS QUICKLY
PREVAIL THERE
From All Stricken Places Come Re.
ports Of Revived Industries and
Plueky Spirit Among the
People
by Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, Cal, May 1.-The level.
headedness of this community was ex-
emplifled this morning when for the
first time since the earthquake the
banks of the city resumed business.
At exactly 10 o'clock the doors of the
six banks swung open, and during the
day all who needed money were sup
piled. Not more than the average
daily business was done at any of the
banks. Among the business men IT
seemed as though the number of those
who desired to deposit was greater
than that Of depositors who wished to
draw for business or personal use.
Wrecked buildings are being torn
down, streets cleared and repairing
done. Electric light, gas and telephone
systems are all in normal order. Prao-
tically all firms have now resumed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
MINT RELIEVES srRINoENcY
Clearing House Authorizes Limited
Payments to Deposltors

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The
money stringency In San Francisco was
greatly relieved this morning by the
payment from the United States mint
Of large sums on checks issued by the
banks to their depositors. Although
not more than $500 was paid to any
individual, the issuance of this amount
TO more than 300 people win do a great
deal toward re-establishing business
and enabling people to provide them
selves with supplies that are pur-
ehasable.
The payment of money from the
vaults OF the mint was in accordance
with an arrangement of the banks
through the clearing house association
Depositors wishing to draw money on
their accounts In the bank were re-
quired TO procure from their bankers
clearing house certificate for the
amount desired. This certificate when
presented at the mint was promptly
paid, each bank having a representa-
tive present TO see that the certificates
were properly drawn and indorsed.
Several hundred people stood In line
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
SINKS THE MoKELUMNE RIVER
Bed Drops Twelve Feet Because oi
the Shock
Rv Associated Press

STOCKTON, May lit has been dis
covered in the vicinity of Woodbridge
bridge the Mokelumne river has fallen
twelve feet, the bed of the river having
dropped from the effects of the recent
earthquake.
as the waterway has been steadily
filling up each year with silt from the
upper portion of the river, farmers
along that stream are highly pleased
with the change, since it can carry far
more water than heretofore and not en-
danger their lands on either side of II.
Another incident of the earthquake is
the drying up of Tracy lake, In the
northwestern part of San Joaquin
county. Ever since the earthquake the
water has been decreasing at rapid
rate and at present it is almost on a
level with the Mokelumne river.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
MINING BUREAU is INTACT
After This Week Laboratory Work
Will Proceed Regularly
BY Associated Press.

tF NsSOCEdItU TT 1SS.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 1-Accord-
ing to State Mineralogist Aubury the
state mining bureau, which was main
tained in the Ferry building, is prac-
tically intact.
A few glass cases in the museum
were destroyed by falling debris, but
the contents were not injured. The
collection, which contains nearly 1000
mineral specimens. was somewhat dis
arranged by the shock.
Persons desiring mineral determina-
tions can forward the same as usual,
but replies canot be expected until
after May 5.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02

In Its advanced and Sonio form
Nasal ~ Salsrrh Is the recqized source
- otner diseases. davin stood the
Sn Ssss VI eohunued success use. Ely's
Srealn Sam Is recosnlzeqs a specific
passages. 1t is not dryt, does NOT
produce sneezlng. PricaO cents st
druggists or by mail. EI3rothers. Se
Warren street. New Yorl -
Give up prejudice and It.
Messrs. Ely Brothers. have been
anlcted with catarrh ro1Fenty years.
IL made me so weak ught had
consumption. got one title OF EIv,s
Cream Balm and In thre4ays the dis
charge stopped. IL is q best medi-
cine have used for catal.
FRANK u. kIniLESPIRR
Proberta, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
QUEER FISH MAKE APPEARANCE
Phenomena Of Earthquake Appear at
Monterey Bay
Rv Aaanrlnted Press.

by AeSOclateu fISsS.
OAKLAND Cal. May Regarding
phenomena In various localities of the
state caused by the recent earthquake,
II. A. Greene of Monterey writes Gov
ernor Pardee as follows:
"In the Salinas valley a redwood tree
was recently found at q depth of 26l
feet by men engaged in sinking well.
This is stated on the authority of H..
Jacks Of Monterey.
REV. r. M. Mestress, also Of this
place, visited Moss Landing after the
quake. He reports many happenings.
one being that large sand dune near
the shore has sunk sixty feet below
the sea level.
~. B. r. Cooper. former represen-
tative Of this county in the state legls-
lature, took a launch on the day of
the disturbance for San Francisco. A
few miles off shore there were thou
sands of strange fish floating on the
water, none of which were known to
old fishermen on the boat. This was
in Monterey bay, where the water is
very deep,"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
SOLDIERS IMPRESS FIFTY MEN
Escorted to Railroad Yards and Forced
to Unload Cars

OAKLAND, CAL, May 1.--Despite
their vigorous protests, about fifty men
were impressed by soldiers today and
escorted to the railroad yards, where
they were made to spend several hours
in unloading carloads of supplies.
A number of trains had to be imme-
diately emptied on account of the
perishable nature of the supplies and
as more assistance was needed, the
order was sent out to bring laborers
The military authorities stated that
the command was given to impress
none but those who appeared to be
lettering.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
ALL WILLS ARE FOUND SAFE
Deputies Open Vaults of the County
Clerks Office
Rv Assoclated Press.

1issOCsdlVu
SAN FRANCISCO, May LIN the
presence of number of deputies from
the county clerks office, the vaults in
that department of the ruined city hall
were opened this morning and the con-
tents found in good condition. The
vaults were not reached by the fire.
All the wills which have accumulated
in San Francisco since the earliest days
were filed away in the big steel vault
and their loss would have been ire
parable.
The only will of importance that is
known to have gone up in the flames is
the last testament of James Alex. Yoell,
which had been placed in the wooden
safe in. Judge Kerrigan's court, where
the contest was in progress
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
TWO THOUSAND CARPENTER,
Sixty Men at Work on ono Large
Structure
BY Associated Press.


SAN FRANCISCO, May lit is diff
fieult to tell exactly how many tenn
porary buildings are being exrected,
but the carpenters union reports 1000
men at work
The largest temporary building now
in the course of construction is at Van
Ness and Market streets. covering one
fourth of a block. Sixty men are at
work there and it is estimated that the
cost Of the temporary wooden structure
is 500 000
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
Weather Observers New Home
BV Associated PreAN

SAN JOSE, May 1.-Maurice Con-
nell, local weather observer, whose
finely equipped office on the fifth floor
of the Dougherty building was de-
stroyed by the earthquake and fire,
today received instructions from Willis
S. Moore, chief of the United States
weather bureau, to procure new quar-
ters as the bureau would provide new
Instruments,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02

Alto during the past three years that
magnificent buildings and arches were
ignored in an effort to erect preten-
tlous but unreliable gingerbread struc-
lures
Six million dollars was set aside to
construct the library the gymnasium
and the memorial chapel. Experts vino
have viewed the ruins OF these build
ings declare that they could not have
cost more than sS,000,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
Daughters OF Revolution
BY Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA. May 1.-Two hun
dred delegates today attended the open
ing session OF the fifteenth national
convention OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
RussIan Coco 70 WashInaton

BERLIN, May 1.-Baron Kroupen-
sky, first secretary Of the Russian em-
bassy here, has beeh appointed coun,
cilor Of the embassy Of Russia al
Washington, new position
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
BURBANK SAVES HIS GARDENS
Half of HortleuIturist's Gallery is
Smashed, but Negatives Saved
Bv Associated Press.

I3F sNT7'iIN w 758-
SANTA ROSA. May Ia remarkable
escape from injury was that OF Luther
Burbank, the world famed horticul-
turist. His home and experimental
gardens were undisturbed.
Mr.. Burbank saved his valuable coll
lection OF Photographic negatives.
These were unbroken, though the
other half of the gallery in which they
were stored was smashed to splinters.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
DEATHS OF THE DAY
Rev. J. A. 3. Wilson, Grass Valley
Rv Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-Rev. T.
A. B. Wilson, formerly a prominent
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church. died yesterday I'm Grass Valley
of typhoid fever DR.. Wilson served
the Howard street and Trinity Metho.
dist Episcopal churches for five years
leaving the city two years ago foI
Grass Valley. He came TO the coasl
from New York. He is survived by
a widow and four sons. The eldest
son, Or. Clarence r. Wilson, is a
Methodist pastor at Portland, Ore.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
Architects Tender Services

by ASSOCIdteu PTeSS.
SAN FRANCISCO. May six ar
chitects from eastern cities. headed by
G. L. Lockhart of Nashville, Tenn, Of
fered their services to the citizens conf
mittee and expressed desire to be of
service in any capacity in rebuilding
the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
SCORE UNIVERSITY BUILDING
Faculty Hints at Inadequate construe-
ton at Palo Alto
by AssooIated Press.

PAL0 ALTO. Cal, May 1.-The di-
lapldated condition Of the one-time
splendid buildings OF the Leland STAN
ford, jr, university, as a result Of the
earthquake, is the subject Of uncom-
plimentary discussion by the faculty.
Some professors hint that the earth
quake has shown that the buildings
were inadequately constructed, and
give weight to rumor current in Palo
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
MANY SUFFER FROM HYsTERlA
Waits From Holocaust Drift Into the
Oakland Hospital
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, May 1.-Many waits OF
the San Francisco holocaust have
drifted into the sheltering walls of the
local receiving hospital
Every day several cases are treated
and while numbers of these resolve
themselves into temporary cases of
hysteria, some show that the memory
of the catastrophe will never leave
their disordered minds.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
CONGRESS- FUNDS ABOUT SPENT
Nineteen Hospitals Are Dependent on
Voluntary Gifts
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, May THAT of
the 2,500.000 appropriated by congress
for this city all but about 500, 900 has
already been expended by the war de-
partment and that the remainder must
be disbursed by the same power in the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
: dlmittee still

cisco sufferers, and the d1mittee st,u
has over $4,000 on hand.
A consignment of clotkg and Lem
ons was shipped by the stmer Bonita
which sailed for San lancisco 10,
night.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
SANTA RosAs DEAD INCREASE
With Finding of Corpse In Theater
Total Is SeVenty=seven
| nv Aeeootata5
BY Associated Press

SANTA ROSA, Cal, May 1.-The list
of dead and missing here has run up
to a total of seventy-seven. and the
last body found was that of Mrs. Au-
gusta S. Rodgers, a dressmaker, with
apartments over the Novelty theater
She was killed in the collapse of that
building. and her body was partly in
cinerated by the flames. Search had
been made almost daily for the re-
mains but they could not be located
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
FILIPINos ourBID AMERICANS

Manila Native Purchases Box at Pro-
posed Earthquake Benefit
BY Associated Press.
MANILA, May 1.--At an auction sale
Of boxes for concert to be given May
for the benefit of the San Francisco
sufferers the Filipinos outbid the
Americans.
A prominent native purchased the
governor generals box for $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
No More Candle Restrictions
RV Aseocfafed Praaa

SAN FRANCISCO May 1.-Mayor
Schmitz announced that commencing
tomorrow night there would be no
further restrictions imposed as to the
hours in which candles might be used
for lighting residences.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
MidvaIe Steel Company Gives

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-Mayor
Schmitz announced that he had re-
ceived a subscription of $1,000 from the
Midvale Steel company of Philadel-
phia for the relief fund.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
Need No More Medical Aid
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, May DIR.
James W. Ward, president Of the board
Of health, has notified the civil author
tiles that there is at present no need
for additional medical aid in San Fran
cisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
Board of Arbitration

f'This board of arbitration will give
final decision in these cases where
there is a reasonable ground for diff
ference of opinion.
ITO avoid all legal complications,
the committee will depend upon n
counsel committee, composed of At
torneys Garrett 'McEnerny, Charles n.
Wheeler and Charles Rhinemann. All
legal phases of the situation will be
dealt with by this committee.
"The greatest difficulty that has yet
confronted us has been the dstribu-
tion of food and supplies at the var
ious depotS.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
SAN DIEGO SENDS SUPPLIES
Steamer Carries Cargo for Sister CITY
of North
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, May 1.Nren thousanH
dollars contributed by the people OF
San Diego and vicinity was today for
warded To Chairman Phelan OF the San
Francisco relief committee, The local
relief committee has already expended
ever 10000 in supplies, clothing. etc.
which have been sent to the San Fran
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
sitting the Unworthy

1--WE have found that in many in
stances the unworthy were receiving
double and treble rations, while
worthy families who have lost all Were
in dire want because they could not
bring themselves to stand in line with
the loafers who abused the charity ex-
tended to them.
To-day the committee has perfected
a system whereby these abuses will
cease Immediately, and no family here
after will be allowed to want for the
necessities of life.
THE new work will be under the
direct supervision of Carl C. Plehn of
the San Francisco school department
and a representative of the Red Cross
society. These two will enlist the ala
of every school teacher in the city
and such members of the Red Cross as
will volunteer to act. This body of
workers will make a house to house
canvas in that portion of the city un-
burned and ascertain the number of
children and adults In each household.
Upon the recommendation of the in
vestigator a subsistence card Will then
be issued, good for one week. Upon
the presentation of this card at the
proper depot one army ration for each
person named thereon will be issued.
A strict adherence to the military
ration Will be observed in each in
stance.
1--WE have now on hand an army
ration basis of supplies enough to feed
the people for three weeks"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
Adjust All Claims

1--WE will act promptly upon these
claims and within two weeks they all
will have been paid. That is, all of the
claims which upon their face are just.
"The method of dealing with the
claims will be as follows: The claim
will be first passed upon by the super
vising committee and If 1t is just and
honest q recommendation will be made
that it be paid. In any case where a
claim appears to be exorbitant or dis
honest, the same will be Immediately
thrown out and no further consider
alton given it.
This rule will be rigidly followed,
but there may be instances where the
committee is in doubt as to the just
ness of the claim presented. In such
cases the matter will be referred to an
adjusting committee made up of lead
ing merchants of the city representing
the different branches of trade. For
instance, on the committee will be a
leading wholesale grocer, a prominent
dry goods merchant, liquor dealer,
whose interests are so large as to cause
the committee to desire his advice, to-
gether with men representing the hard
ware business, the drug trade and
many other different lines.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
Wednesday a Legal Holiday
zuAnio tod Draoa

SACRAMENTO, May 1.-Governor
Pardee has declared Wednesday, May
2, a legal holiday
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
Half Million Through Malls

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, May LIP to the
present time Governor Pardee has re-
ceived through the mails nearly half
a million dollars for the relief of the
San Francisco cufferers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
STOCKTON GETS MUCH GOLD
Three Loaded Sacks Appropriated by
the state for Canal

STOCKTON. Cal, May 1.-The $780,
600 which the state appropriated to add
TO Stocktons $4,000 for the purchase
OF rights Of way for a diverting canal
TO prevent flood waters from coming
into Stockton, arrived from Sacramen-
to last night by Wells-Fargo expresa
1t was in gold coin and filed three
sacks.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-02
In Regular Form

To-day the supervising committee re-
ceived large number of blank requl-
sitions. This means that not an ounce
of food will be purchased until appli-
cation has been properly made upon a
regular designated blank, which in
turn will be passed upon by the super
vising committee and authorized by the
auditing committee. In this manner
not dollar will be spent that is not
accounted for.
This means. of course, that begin
ming with today the city will be run
upon mercantile basis. DR.. Devine of
the Red Cross society and myself have
been designated to act as purchasing
agents and it will, be our duty to pass
upon every one of these acquisitions
blanks
For two days following the great
earthquake and fire 1t was necessary
for the city to feed its own people.
This meant that stores carrying stocks
of groceries and medical supplies had
to be broken into and the goods there
in seized. OF course such comman-
deered articles must be paid for, and
for the last few days the officials have
been flooded with the claims of mer-
chants whose stocks had been so con-
fiScated.