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New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
As HARTMAN SEES 1T
Uninterrupted FIo7o of Foodstufs
Still Necessa,U

l. II. hartman. president of the Union Pa
CHIC railroad Company, sent the following mes
sage from Oakland, Cal. TO the offices of the
railroad company in this city yesterday:
having gone over the situation in San Fran
ctsco, ! am deeply impressed with the necessity
Oh uninterrupted forwarding of foodstIffs With
Which 10 feed the two hundred thousand bor,a
less people. The situation is well orea,Iao5
ana the United States Quarterms sster,c Dara.t'
nneflt Is receiving and distributing through it's
chdhIelS and through the various local raI{ef
associations all supplies as fast as the,C arrive
nut the fact should be made pubIic y, oil 80,
LeIs mat II VIII require continued effort on the
pari OF every one TO keep supplies coming ,rha
railroads are. Of course handling ali ennb ,l
ples without charge, and the people must re
spond to calls for relief
Mr.. Hartman wired his family Sunday ri,,t
follows:
Oakland Pier. April 22-Have Just returned
lLolh nah francisco impossible to describe the
oeStructlon and all parts the city affected are
total loss. About fifty thousand have bcen moved
20 outlying districts and those as well as the
Mioe oi tne remaining inhabitants of San Fran
CISCO "lii nave 10 be fed and cared for for some
ume. Ihere are no markets or stocks of anv
KIND left so that even with abundance of money
the pare necessities could not be purchased
People are living in all sorts of Temporary bab-
itauons. but in a few days it is expected that
they VIII be supplied with sufficient tents which
are on their way, we'll as blankets The cook
ing by the whole Inhabitants, whether those re
naming In their houses not, has to be done
III Tie Steets, as no nreS are allowed in any
OF the houses. I living on the car at the
end of the Oakland Mole next 10 Mr.. Calvin
and Mr.. Merrin is with General Funston at his
heaquarters. The whole staff is at work on
something TO help in the general care of the
people. IT fortunate hat a gOVernment
post was located here and especially so that il
is in charge Of General Funston. His foresight
and quick action has given the people necessary
protection against depredators and inspired
feeling Of confidence and cheerfulness. The
rich and the poor have TO be cared for alike
and ii is wonderful how courageous and hopeful
they all are.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
Y INSURANCE BOOKS LOST.
Large Force Of Men Duplicating
Records Of Big Com panies.

All The records of their San Francisco offices
having been destroyed in the earthquake. the Equi-
7enle- New York and Mutual Life Insurance com
psnies have large force Of al the home
office copying the duplicate records. They will
be sent West At the earliest possible moment.
The NeW York Life has special inspector
70 San Francisco with orders facilitate the pay
ment cf claims in every possible way. None OF the
companies has ANY indication to just what their
death losses win ne. Il is understood that the
proofs Of death viii he simplhed much pos
sfble. that the beneieiaries who need the money
may g@t - with the least possible delay
All The big fe insurance companies have ex-
tended the trne for payment Of premiums San
Francisco policies for sixty DAYS
Tie Mutual life tho only one Of the three
big companies 70 building in San Francisco
II was an eight story ana basement structure Of
granite and brick, At California and Sansome
sireets. which Quilt I'm 1884. and was valued at
$4,000 ~ is thought 10 he almost total loss
The New York Life had Offices in The Mutual Saw
:ngs Bank Building. at Market and Kearney streets;
the Parrou Building, in Market street, between
81 and 5th streets, and the Shreve Building
Post ans Grant aves. The Offices Of the Eouita bic
were IN The Crocker Building al Market and Mont
Fonlery streets
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24

impress upon the troops the Importance of tenn
perate action in dealing with the unfortunate
people who are suffering from the awful catas-
trophe that has befallen them He desires also
the assistance of the people, for whom every
effort possible is being made. whose forbear-
ance already bespeaks their courage under cir
cumstances impossible to fully comprehend
without experiencing them.
In light of the unfortunate conditions We
must ask this co-opera tion and assistance. Food
supplies. tentage and blankets are beginning to
in very rapidly, and in a very few days it
is believed that sufficient supplies of all kinds
will be regularly distributed daily for the abso-
lutte safety Of all. 1t is particularly requested
that no person permit himself to receive more
be expected from unavoidable unsanitary con-
ditions. and every person is cautioned that to
violate In the slightest degree the instructions of
the sanitary officers would be crime that could
have available punishment"
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
Broadway & Nineteenth Street

women carrying a monkey IN cage betwesh
them Another woman. with hardly stitch o.
clothing upon her. carried two bird cages. Al one
time Iunatic ran past her with staring eyes
shrieking: Its the alarm clock Again sns
a woman jump from second story wiho0"
to a stone sidewalk
There We're IudicrOus scenes. even IN lhe
saddest hours and 7 cannot forget them sala
l. F. Ryter. a Salt Lake mining man. i hsS@i
many parrots, canary birds. nocAihs
birds and pet dogs together IN my life. ga"
a pet dog on the seat Of an automooiie' 'ns
owner of which would not stop 10 take IN any
wounded man on the sidewalk
WARNING PINNED ON DEAD MAN.
.one thing in particular viii always remain
in my memory ON pile Of bricks. stones ana
rubbish was thrown the body of man snoe
through the heart. and on his chest was pilhs'
a placard: Take warming, II was most e.
fective way to terrorize those who wouiH S'7~
make trouble
Il met one poor crazy woman VINO sloNS
us to say that they had killed her husoaha az.
might as we'll kill her. Then she cnahseu - -
cry and said she was COW and ASST ass -r,th
take her away. Our hearts We're COW ~ ulSea ~
pity. but what could we do We !sI' ne nT- 800
ing TO the next comers and could only "a. ~
that finally those in authority Wouo S9
her. - -,.n
1T was grand to see the spirit OF tne 10 -,
who had lost fortunes themselves IN caseains s.sst
the poor ones who had lost Things 'i ~
value. s,-ua, 4.
why lost s2oo.OOo,' said one. What III n
your baby carriage 10 that2 Cheer up. - -
all come out in the wash.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
TO TREAT ALL ALIKE.
ORDERS OF PRESIDENT.
Red Cross and Army Must Succor
SUFFERING Chinese.

Washington. April 23.-It is the desire Of
President Roosevelt that the work of the Red
Cross in alleviatins the distress in San Fran
cisco shall be done wholly without regard to
the person. and Just as much for the Chinese as
for any others. In a letter to Secretary Taft to-
day he made this point plain The text of the
letter follows:
Sir: Accord1ng to the newspaper reports, the
suffering and destitution are peculiarly great
among the Chinese need hardly sav that the
Red Cross work must be done wholly without
regard TO persons. and just much for Chinese
once to see that this is done. Will II not be- we'll
also. 70 wire to General Funston to the same
effect? L know nothing of the matter bevon6
what appears in the daily press
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Acting Secretary Oliver to-day sent the FOL,
lowing telegram General Funston al sa,
Francisco:
Following message has been sent to-day.
DR. Edward T. Devine, Red Cross San Fran
cisco.
and destitution liable to become peculiarly great
among Chinese. Nothing known OF the mstter
here beyond press reports. At suggestion of
President am authorized to say. in name of
Secretary Taft, president of society, that Red
Cross work should be done wholly without re-
gard TO persons and just as much for Chinese
as any others. Please that this is done
Secretary of War will instruct General Funston
TO cooperate with you TN this matter Have
aifeduy given 10 FIRST secretary OF Chinese Ile-
cation, who has left for San Francisco a letter
to you, asking that he be extended all possible
assistance in relieving distress of Chinese.
'MGEE, Secretary"
President directs you furnish same shelter
and camping facilities to Chinese as TO others
and that you cooperate with Red Cross In re-
lieving suffering destitution among them
Use your own discretion as to whether spAcisI
camps shall be established for them. Govern
ment supplies must be furnished and gov.rn
ment protection afforded TO all alike and all
suffering relieved without regard to nationality
OLIVER. Acting Secretary OF War
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
FIRE LOSSES GREAT.
INSURANCE RESOURCES.
Table Shcsoing Estimated Condition
of COMPANIES Since Disaster.

T-ne following table showing the resources OF
American fire insurance companies and their
estimated losses by the San Francisco fire has
been prepared with the greatest possible care.
In cases where the table fails to give informa-
tion regarding losses IN San Francisco. it must
be stated tha1 the information was not to be
obtained yesterday because of the destruction
Of telegraphic facilities or because the books of
the companies were still in vaults which could
not be opened owing to the fire and the falling
OF buildings
An officer of the American Insurance Com
pany OF Philadelphia who in the city yes
terday explained that owing TO reinsurance
held by that company the amount of its net
losses would not exceed $4,000
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
FARCE AMID TRAGEDIES
Refugees Tell of Strange. Uncanny
Scenes and Incidents.

Salt Lake city, April 23.-seores of Salt Lake
people were in San Francisco at the time of
the earthquake and many of them returned
home yesterday. bringing a mass of informa-
ton. J. j. DAILY. wealthy mine owner. escaped
with LIS wife and four children. He left the
Charlemagne Hotel in his automobile. but the
police made him give II up to carry the WOUNDED
Speaking of his experiences, he said:
"Ths policing OF the city was perfect under
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
EUROPEAN TRIPS ABANDONED.

The names Of ffty-eight persons from San Fran
cisco appear the passenger list of the Kaiser
Wilhelm II, which sails this morning for Bremen.
Much Of the booking OF the Californians done
In San Francisco and IL is believed that when the
steamer sails there will be fewer Californiasls
aboard than the list calls for. Many persons who
game 20 try TO embark for Europe have cancelled
their saiiings and are now speeding back TO the
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
NURSES AND pocToRs FOR FRISCO.

Chicago. April 2S.-One hundred physicians, sur
gcons and trained nurses started tonight over the
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for San Fran
cisco. TIE party Is under the direction OF the
American White Cross First Aid Association.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24

Estimates of the losses OF the foreign insur-
ance companies at San Francisco were pub
lished in The Tribune Friday. and were the
best to be obtained then. No fuller information
regarding the losses of the foreign companies
was to be obtained yesterday.
The following table gives the resources of the
various fire insurance companies. and an esti-
mate of the losses at San Francisco:
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
CHINESE RELIEF DUTY FREE.

Washington, April 23.-As an act Of international
courtesy. the Treasury Department hss issued an
order allowing goods and provisions from China
rendered for the relief of Chinese at San Fraucisco
TO come in free Of duty. The goods. however. will
be distributed by the regular relief committees Of
the city The game courtesy has been extendsd TO
yaGcouvs, British Columbia
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
SON OF DR.. M'KENziE SAFE.

The Rev. DR. A Q Mckenzie of the Rutgers
Presbyterian Church, has received word from his
500. James \ lawyer Of san Francisco that he was
safe snd his property had not heen destroyed
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24


II mast
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
For Timid Investors

Some are deferred from investing
IN mortgages because Of lack OF
knowledge of real estate values OF
fear OF a burden of details IN tns'f
management
The guarantee of mortgage on
New York City real estate ehmio-
ates every possibility of trouble OF
loss Your money earns satisfactory
interest," which is paid regularly until
the principal IS refunded
No snusstor bax svsr lest o dollar.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24
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Outside
Venetian
BLIND AND AWNING
COMBINED

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illustrated eaiet and testimonials mailed free. Blinds
IN view a
JAS. g. WILSON MFG CO.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24

Est. risks Est. losses
in San in san
Francisco. Francisco.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-24

T. H. Hartman. president of the Union Pa
CHIC railroad Company. sent the following mes
sage from Oakland, Cal. TO the offices of the
railroad company in this city yesterday;
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
PROGRAM IS
OUTLINED

At a meeting OF the joint commits
tee Of Arrangements at the ehamber
OF commerce at noon today the pro-
gram for tbs initiatory ceremony
was discussed and a program OUT
lined. subject TO amendment by this
council committee after the meeting
nf the council Thursday night. Tha
program eontemllatea that Judge
Milo a. Root. 81 the state supreme
court. be Invited 10 administer tha
oath OF office to the incoming of
ficIals. 20 be followed by brief ad.
dresses By Mayor Moore, Corpora-
ton Counsel Calhoun and a MEM
Der fthe new council TO be chosen
by that body.
Thore viii be brief addresses also
by Chairman John Schram, DIR.
Fletcher Wharton and Mayor r. A.
Baliinger Balllagcrs address viii
be given before the oath Is admin
istered 20 Moore. so that each man
will be mayor at the time OF delsv-
ering his address Wagner's band
will be secured for the occasion, ana
the City Federation Of Woman's
Clubs has ben invited to Decorate
the opera house for the occasion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
NOME RATES
WILL STAND
FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER TON TO
az aAsis or RATES DURING
COMING SEASON.

The traffic officials Of the Nome
steamship companies today decided
that Last seasons freight rates
which we're on the basis OF tia per
ton landed on the beach. would be
the tariff this Hrason
From present outlook more freight
Will be handled than ever IN the
history of the Nome country There
are two great shortages at present
In the district Coal Is practically
exhausted. with the exception OF
that owned by the government. and
lumber il all oui
Last year only approximately 1000
tons % coal were shipped 90 Nome
an against 10000 tho previous year
The lumber market was eiosntd up
By the fire. which occurred iuat
prior 10 the closing " the season
There vill be many lafHe ship
meats % machinery thts year and
operators are already setting rates
Al present little Interference h
feared from outside chipping con.
Germs in the matter Of accepting
Nome freight. and there II seeming
~ 40 possible reason Tor a bfeah
In freight rates.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
ARE MAKING
RECORD RUNS
STAGES FROM WHITE HORSE
TO DAWSON MAKING GOOD
TIME OVER TRAILS.

The trails IN the north are re
ported in the pink OF condition.
General Agent Dudley. Of the White
Pass Route. received word today
that stages were making record runs
between WhitehurHe and Dawson.
There Il plenty III snow aud cold.
crisp weather Much freight n be-
ing handled ~ the freight stages
James Fish. r. Of the Fish Trans
portaiiob company operating stages
from Naides to Fairbanks. has re-
eelycd word that the weather has
materially changed and the trails
are hard. the warm spell being over
for the time being Many outfits
on he trail were in bad places. but
according To Mr. fiah's advicee ali
Will be able 10 get through Ia good
shape
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
SELECT DATES

The annual election OF officers OF
the Young Mems Republican club
viii be held about April 10. The club
will hold a meeting March Is for
tho purpose OF placing candidates
for the various offices in nomina-
tion under the direct primary plan.
and at that meeting will select the
date for the election. The consti-
tuition provides that the election
shall be held two weeks or more aft
er the nominations have been made.
The date for the nominating meet
Ing was fixed by the executive COM
mlttee az q meeting held this after
noon. There f. a lively contest in
prospect for the selection OF officers
OF the club. A. G. Macdonald and
John H. Perry are among those
mentioned for president. and Paul
Holhrook has announced his can
didacy for secretary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
STRUCK BY
AN ENGINE

Mike O'fIara had a narrow escape
ffola being crushed g. death under
a Northern Pacific engine ca the
waterfront AZ the foot af University
81 iAst evening The engine was
hArking ap and O Tiara failed % no
tfee IL IN time 90 succeed In getting
of the track
Tie man Waa IN the act 81 jump
Ing - one aide and the weight Of
hia body, together with the force
q the collision with the locomotive
rceaitrd IN hia being thrown TO one
slda instead OF - the front. In
which taso be would have beeu In
riantts ground Ca piecea under the
v heels
A aaickly AZ possible the injured
mAa whs taken u charge ~ ON
cer J r. iierpllnek and sent 10 the
WkYaiae hospital Hia injuries are
scrsous. bnt not necessarily fatal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
EAGLESON
ON TRIAL

The suit Of Saul schooiey against
Dr J H. EaEisson. a prominent sur
renn. for t50.eoo on a charge - NAL
practice. was commenced thia MORN
ing in Judge Oililamn court School,
ley claims that he WIS treated by
ur Eaglsaon with an N-ray and
permanently injured Several physi-
clans testified this morning that the
treatment given schoolsy by Dr.
nagioson was very efficient nud
pgohAhY saved Tie mans lie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
WILL NOT LET UP

Richard Mansfield white. speclai
representative Of various CONNER
clAi and fratsrnai organizations
during the Investigation Of the Val
encia disaster b. the federal com
mission. has completed his report
and Il has been adopted and in
dorsed BY those organizations that
have met 10 date.
II Is the purpose 81 Seattle com
meroiai bodies and fraternsl orders
70 keep a watchful eye upon the ac-
tons % congress touching aids 10
navigation for the Pacific coast
following up the work already ac-
complished
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
viii Do Good.
COUPLES AIR
TROUBLES IN COURT

Five petitions for divorces were
flied ga the superior court this
morning. the largest number for the
past week The causes are various,
cruelty ana non-support being gen
orally alleged.
Minnie Estella Clayton Is the
plaintiff IN one action. and alleges
ffiKhtful series Of erueltica. e1-
tending over several years of her
married life She Gays that G J.
G Clayton. her husband. began 10
systematically abuse her By throw
ing a hot cup OF coffee in her face
In a restaurant AZ Astoria. Ore AZ
ter that the pair went 10 Los An
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
FUNERAL Is HELD

The remains % Richarl HeiYokc.
ar.. a pioneer OF Puget sound and a
former resident Of Seattle. who died
Sunday morning at BeilinEhafn.
were brought 20 this city today Tho
funeral services were held from the
FIRST Baptist church At II O'Clock
this morning. Rev Haynes offlciat-
Ing
Mr ffolyoke was iumberman. ~
years % age and came 20 the coast
ia 1880. lie IL survived By his widow
and one son. Richard Holyoi,e. Jr.,
residents q Bellingham. a brother,
A. b. Holyoke. residing IN Eastern
washington, and two brothers and a
sister la the East
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
ROLLER SKATES
AGAIN
RINK TO eG OPENED IN sEAr.
TLE ny FOUR WELL KNOWN
MEN.

An attempt Is 90 be made 60 In
anEufate roller skating In Seattle.
Al Olympia yesterday the Washing
ton Amusement company was IN
eorpufated b. Frederick Chrialsns
sen. Frank G. Egnn. Hush s. iiuns
ter and \ & Nichols, 0f seattle for
$50. 00e Chrlsisnacn hall, IN the
Arcade block. will be the home OF
the company. which will operate =
roller skating rink The fret 81 the
month will zee the innovation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13

to see that every order Of the board
is carried out.
Hereafter e sanitary inspector will
make weekly visits 10 every Chin.
ese laundry In the city and will seq
that all instructions from the Board
Of Health are strictly observed.
Result ~ crusads.
The cleaning up Of these laundrisa
comes as the result of a short cru%
sadG instituted by The Star on
March 3. one week ago last satur-
day. The Board % Health immes
dinteiy took the matter up and I'D
conjunction with the Star inyestis
gated several Of the laundifes that
seemed particularly unsanitary.
The result is gratifying TO Thu
Star Everything undertaken HAD
been accomplished aud The StAr
will sec that these Chinese laun-
dries are not allowed 10 return "a
the old condition OF uneleaniinesH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
TRAIN WRECK
INJURIES SIX

EOs ANGELES. Cal. March ia
81 persons we're slightly Injured IN
q wreck. a. the result % a wRsheut
- he Southern Pacific coast line
resr BerAaak ct 50 o'oIock thls
nasainx. The entire train. with the
ssespsiou q the chair car. vas de-
rafled
Engineer Edmond Rynard was
sai1>t other injured are James
7 Lyons. Of San Francisco. dining
AZ ehef head injured. Charles Sye.
= san fFanciEco. express mssscn-
81. bruised. Frank GowinE. IRE.
naH. ". " Mslxsr. Of Pasadena.
- ,. c. kenekeovcoia. o. santa
eafhara.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
FOUR LOTS 60
FOR 100000

-Four lots directly aefosa Stewart
AZ. from the Washington hotel ON
the corner Of Stewart e. and Third
av.. have henn sold - james A
Moore for 800 Goa. and the deed VAS
reeurded A the county auditors II.
flee this morning ~ ". Jordan
and Charles X HAnnar. 81 Boston.
are the purchasers The deal IL anr
OF the largest yet reported Ia Denny
bin real estate and indicates that
the blg reNrade 81 the hill will take
place In he near future The lots
are technically described ~ lets
q. aud :. block q. A. A. Drnny's
addition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
FIRE DESTROYS
SMALL TOWN

GuEHNEvuL.Es Cni March Ia
TIRE most disastrous fire In fhe his-
tofy % the Sapa valley broke cut
hsrv just before midnight and. de-
sfAi4 ~ efforts Of the local fire de-
rafstnent ana citispns, was soon be.
Youd control Telephone MESA gos
were sent 70 santa Rosa faf assist
arce. but before The fire apparatus
cold arrive everything that could
30 vas destroyed.
The loss VIII amount 70 about
80 .nea The origin Of the fire il
a mystery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
TOCONCLUDE:
| TONIGHT
SERVICES Az THE
BoYLsroN AVE. UNITARIAN
CHURCH NEARING CLOSE.

nedicaiary services n the noylg-
ton Avenue Unitarian church will
conclude tonight Rev = a Powell
will open the closing services AZ
y b m.
ThiE morning Professor A ~.
foder. OF the state u delivered
An address on the topic. The
Chlfafen and the Church A. N
O'clock Mrs II q Carr delivered a
lecture on The Church as "A Social
and Educational Center
Res. q. J Nelson. % BslhnEham
spoke 20 the congregation on "A
Positive Faith" und following him
Hes y A Powell. Of Salem. ore
spoke on a Cause
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-03-13
TRIAL TRIP
THIS WEEK

The flreboat Snodualmio wili soaa
50 into commission again The lat
Ter part ~ this seek she sill 30 sub
laci~f 70 A TEAL trip. and The opera
ton q her nee Oh BURNERS viii BE
inspected There il considerable
sofk 10 - hahn yet on the tifehuas
but an extra etrs is IT work ia the
unEino room making pipe gonnres
tons
The fifrbuat has been out If con.
mission for several mouths ant
great Satisfaction aill be felt ~
waterfront property holders when
she Ia in the service again.