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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
MORGAN REPORTS
TO THE GOVERNOR
Details of the Comprehensive Work of the
Director Of the Hawaiian Relief Bureau
Now in San Francisco.

Interesting reports of his work as
director of the Hawaiian relief bureau
in San Francisco were received from
Jas. F. Morgan by Acting Governor At
kinson in the steamer China IS mail
Two of the communications are printed
below, one giving the personnel of the
| bureau staff, the other some details of
Mr.. Morgan's action since he took
charge.
From his eonfessedly hurried dicta-
tion it may be judged that his report Of
work is a mere outline, or condensed
assortment of examples to show the
general scope of the bureau service,
yet even this much shows that Mr.
Morgan has had his hands full of busi-
ness ever since he arrived over Those
familiar with Mr.. Morgan's direct
methods in affairs will be able to read
a great deal more between the written
lines, and all such especially will real
ize that his frankness of expression and
habit of prompt decision make him the
right man for the onerots position.
Some of the incidents related by Ma
Morgan are provocative of smiles, for
instance, the modest application of one
'' sufferer for the trihe of a thousand
dollars. 1t will be seen, also, that he
ran down the story-which has been
hereof DR.. Mobiles al
legged efforts to recruit Portuguese and
Italian laborers for Hawaii
A supplementary report was also re-
ceived from Mr.. Fraser, whose con-
tinued practical interest in the bureau
is cordially acknowledged by Mr.. Nor
gan. His letter to the Acting Cover .
nor is likewise printed herewith. Mr..
Morgan s declaration of intention to
present Mr.. and Mrs. Fraser also Mr..
with some tangible rewards
for their services. viii assuredIy evoke
a hearty echo of approval from this
1t may be added, with reference to
he general relief fund.- that in answer
% a cablegram from Mr.. Morgan, ask
ng how much was being sent by the
Alameda, the Acting Governor cabled
hat $4,000 was remitted by the Man
huria
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
A SCHEDULE OF PRICES
FOR GROUND ON RENT.

Quite rapidly schedule of rates for
ground rents is working itself out.
While more slowly land values are TAX
ing shape in the minds of owners of
and investors in San Francisco realty.
There has been much wild taik-even
to the extent that it is not unneces-
y " to remind some people that there
is no boom in landed property. Some
localities have advantaged by tempo
rary conditions. but they are the ex
ceptions. AS a rule they will benefit
permanently by the artificial conditions
of trade. though only to a moderate
extent Gradually trade will return to
its normal conditions, and these must
be considered for a future not far dis
tant.
It would be ideal that the rebuilding
of San Francisco should begin at the
foot of Market street. continue out that
main thoroughfare and then radiate
to its tributaries and transverse and
parallel streets. And this ideal recon-
struction would appear to be indicated
as probable in realization from the
fact all during the day the ferries are
bringing thousands of people to the !
city from the neighboring cities and |
towns across the bay. 1t is a steady /
transient trade which business men |
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f1lled-new ones opened-and that the
mountain streams carry more water
than before. And it is also sure thai
seismic students who wish to see the
effects OF a shake much more severe
than ours here in the city will do well
to make haste as the ocean and the
land crumbles into the crevasses along
the ranches named.
1T is also sure that houses we'll
placed on ground God made well
braced, firmly built and kept in good
repair, suffer little Good work may
not defy earthquakes, but has little
cause TO fear any such as have come to
us within the period of the American
occupation at least. San Francisco
Chronicle, May g.
DAMAGE DONE AT
PENINSULA POINTS.
SAN MATEO. MAY 2.-The losses in
San Mateo county resulting from the
recent earthquake can never be even
approximately, estimated. 1t is known
that practically every building in the
county suffered some damage in CHM
neys. plaster, broken furniture or
crockery. Here, as elsewhere, brick
and stone buildings suffered most. The
loss of life was small.
In Halfmoon Bay a painter and two
children were killed in the collapse
of an old adobe building.
At Woodside a man in the employ
Of the Josselyns met death; and guest
Of the Capital Hotel at Redwood City
had leg broken.
The heaviest losses were in Redwood |
City, where the new s250000 court |
house. which was accepted month
ago, was almost totally destroyed. The
1eavy brass dome still stands. but
most of the walls of gray stone are
lown, and it is believed that the struc-
ure must be rebuilt entirely.
AS the old courthouse was put out
# commission, the county officials
lave moved to the school gymnasium,
! county building, and Judge Buck
lolds court in Odd Fellows Hall. i
The new $4,000 high school is a
vreck. as we'll as the Carnegie Library.
The Redwood City Commercial
Banks new building is level with the
round. :,
The First National Bank building.
he Ross and Fitzpatrick buildings and
IL other brick structures are so bad
: damaged that they will nearly all
ave to be rebuilt. A rough estimate /
laces the total losses at about $780,
)0
San Mateo's loss will probably reach
,OO. 900. The largest individual loser =
the Wisnom Estate Co, which ownedf
lany brick buildings. The three-story D
ructure occupied by the carriage q
Ictory and machine shops of Shrews- O
1rv q Smith is a total loss. n
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ONLY RECORD LEFT OF
SAN FRANCISCO TITLES.

The Importance of the safety of these
memoranda may be comprehended
when it is considered that the records
in the Recorders office We're almost
completely destroyed. Of the 21S9 deed
books written up, it is said that only
644 were saved, with only one of the
1850 mortgage books, one release book
and one index to mortgages. The con-
tents of the vault of the California
Title Insurance and Trust Company
consists of the accumula tions of twenty.
years of search, going back to 1S4S and
coming down to April II, 1906 In ad-
dition, at its office at 63 City Hall
avenue there is in the vault a COM
plete card index of all transactions
down to recent date showing those
from grantee to grantor, as we'll as
those in the main vault from grantor
to grantee. descriptions of property.
and references to the posted books in
the vault of the Kohl building.
1t is stated by officers of the Cali
fornia Title Insurance and Trust Com
pany that a decision was rendered by
the Illinois Supreme Court after the
great fires in Chicago. when the official
records were burned, that such memo
randa might be accepted as secondary
evidence as to property rights and
obligations. provided an enabling act
We're passed by the Legislature. Such |
an enabling bill viii be presented to
the California Legislature on its as /
sembling. After Monday next and |
pending the reopening of its main Of
fee in the Kohl building. the California
Title Insurance and Trust Company |
will establish a branch office at 2111 |
Pine street
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JAS. F. MORGAN.
MoReAN's DETAIL REPORT.
Oakland, Cal, May IL, 1906.
Mr. 4 I. Atkinson 4 Actinn Governor n1

Oakland, Cal, May IL, 1906.
Mr.. A. l. Atkinson, Acting Governor of
Hawaii
Dear Sir: The steamship Nippon
Maru arrived at San Francisco last
Monday at p. m. too late 70 be passed
by the customs service. On presenting
Mr.. Stackable 5 letter and stating the
object of my visit, the custom house
launch was placed at my disposal and
l was landed in San Francisco. TIE
following day I met Mr.. Fraser of the
relief bureau and we have worked in
company ever since.
The destruction of the city of San
Francisco in loss of property, business
enterprises and homes has been greater
than l expected, but from the energies
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
Records of the Titles to
Real Estate in San
Francisco Have Been
Saved, andthe Cocu-
ments in the Office
of the Probate Court
Are Also Found to Be
Intact.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 5.-The few
estate situation for week seems to be
fast expending itself. Calmness is COM
ing, and with et clearer judgment as to
the extent of the damage inflicted and
women are making up their minds what
is best to be done, and will be ready
to act when the savings banks and in
surance companies shall respond to the
necessities of the situation.
Very fortunately for owners Of local
real estate, the Kohl building, on the
northeast corner of Montgomery and
California streets. was scarcely in
jured by fire. ON a portion of the
ground floor are located the offices OF
the California Title Insurance and
Trust Company, which is believed to
have saved all of its memoranda,
memoranda which can be used in court
to establish title to land. evidence of
Indebtedness and proof of payments
of loans in the absence of the official
documents deposited at the City Hall,
most of which perished in the flames.
Before the fire reached the Kohl build
ing all of the company's records re-
lating to titles. mortgages, deeds of
trust releases and reeonveyances were
placed in the large vault, and since
then careful examination of the recep-
tacle by architects and engineers con-
vince them that the precious data are
intact. However, that no risk may be
run, the vault will not be opened for
two weeks yet
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
CHINA WANTS TO
OWN THE RAILROADS.
TOXIC, May 12.-China is preparing
for a coup d'etat in the matter Of rail-
road organization.

There have been apparent efforts
heretofore on the part of the Chinese
Government to get control of railway
concessions in the empire, or rather of
the Chinese themselves to get control
of them. 1t would not be surprising, in
view Of the naturalization of railways
in Japan, to see China follow in the
way of the Toxic government.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
FUNERAL DRIVERS
GO ON STRIKE.

NEW YORK. May 12.-Fifteen hun
dred funeral drivers have gone on
strike, stopping the business of the I'M
dertakers completely. There are now
one hundred and ten bodies awaiting
burial in the various establishments OF
the city.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
TO DIVORCE BONI.

PARIS, May 12--The preliminary
hearings have been closed, and the
Countess of Castellane Will proceed to
secure an absolute divorce.
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MoRGAN's OFFICE STAFF.
Oakland. Cal, May 4, 1906

OdhIdntt, NdI., 4Nty r, I"VU'
Hon A. L. C. Atkinson, Acting Cover
nor, Hawaii, Honolulu.
Dear Sir: | received the cable in
regard to paying j. ". Stanton the
sum of twenty dollars. / have mailed a
letter to him stating that l wished to
see him on important matter and L ex-
pect to meet him soon
In my first letter to You | forgot to
mention that my office force consists of
Mr.. Doyle and Mr.. Bryan, both of
whom are rendering very valuable re-
lief and information work; Mr.. Cock
burn in office work and Miss X. Il. Vida
as stenographer.
Ny cable address is Morgan, San
Francisco. Use Western Union code
Very truly yours,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
BRITISH ULTIMATUM
EXPIRES ON SUNDAY.

LONDON, May 1.-THE British ulti-
matum to Turkey will expire on Sun
day. Tt is thought that the Tabah af-
fair will be settled by diplomacy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
DOWAGER QUEEN HURT.

BERLIN, May 1.-THE Dowager
Queen of the Netherlands has been
thrown from an automobile and slightly
injured.
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FOREST FIRE RAGING.

BUTTE, Montana, May ia great
forest fire is raging near Standpoint,
idaho.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
SUCCEEDS LAMSDORFF.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 12.-count
Iswolsky has been appointed successor
to Count Lamsdorff as Minister of For
eigu Affairs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-05-12
HOPPE DEFEATS
SCHAEFFER.

CHICAGO, May 12.-Hoppe defeated
Schaefer in the billiard tournament.
Hoppe's highest run was 307, which is
the record.
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DOWIE VERY SICK.

CHICAGO, May 12.-Dowie's condi-
ton is critical.
The Washington times., 1906-10-30
URGES BIBLE STUDY
BY SUNDAY SCHOLARS

Commissioner Macfarland was The
principal speaker last night at the
opening session OF the thirteenth annual
convention Of the District Sunday
School Association, In Mt Vernon
Church In addressing the eco dele
gates, Mr. Macfarlaud spoke on the
Bible. and the necessity OF its close
study by Sunday school teachers and
church people. generally. He declared
the Bible 10 be- the greatest book in
the world. and that II IL were wiped out,
one would Immediately see the begin
ming OF the republics decline
W ". MILAN, president Of the as
ISOLATION, iu his annual address said
thar the rolls showed membership of
-. 90. and that ia less than 100 schools
LOO conversions were made last year.
The Rev. T. J. Frettyman. of Edltl-
more spoke on Facts and Fads in
Child study and musical program
was given
a meeting Of the District primary union
viii be- held this afternoon, and the sec
0nd session Of the association Will be held
tonight Addresses and reports con
corning the past years work will com
prise the program.
The Washington times., 1906-10-30
SCHOOLNA'AN ARMY
GREETS CHANCELLOR
New Superintendent Shakes Hands
With Over 1000 Enthusiastic
Woman Teachers.

Probably never before in his career a.
an educator has Superintendent Chan
cellor been more completely overwhelm
ed with feminine attention than on tht
occasion, thls afternoon, when he mel
and shook hands with a thousand o.
more white teachers Of the District
schools who had assembled al the East
ern High School for that particular
honor
To say that the new superintendent
enjoyed the rare treat, goes wIthou
saying, Ior never once during the recep
ton did he cease smiling. He was com
posed-WonderfuIly so-under the cir
ciiHstanees At times. however. a fain
blush mounted his cheeks. and his eve.
tw-nkled with merriment.
The teachers were dressed In tbeil
best TaimenL White and black were
the prevailing shades. When DR.. Chan
cellor arrived AT tie building he en-.
countered a human bee hive. From
every window peered bright. fiashinl
eyes. Many Of the teachers had neve
seen the new superintendent.
The head or the Washington school.
climbed the stems and entered the Drin.
cipal S office. lie had TO force his waN
tsenUyt through the JhToug Once iU
the sanctum. he heaVed a sigh OF re-
lief. aad sank listlessly upon a chair
Presently Tie door opened and the SUI
per!ntenGent was Informed tiat the rrO-
cesslon was IN waiting. lie rose. and
opening and closing his hand several
times TO see that the muscles were f.
working order, he stationed himself a
the door and awaited the avalanche o.
---7- ninity- Fer an hour or more he We
kept busy shaking hands
The Washington times., 1906-10-30
GOLD FIELD
DURING THE NIGHT
Those Who Waited Signal
Found Best Claims I'm
lawfully Taken.

THORNE. New, oct. 2o.-Au The val
liable gold mining claims in Walker
Lake Indian reservation were located
In the darkness last night in willful de
fauce Of United States law.
When the rush took place into the res
crvation today those who had waited for
the signal found that all the most val
liable land claims I'm the vicinity OF the
Rich Dutchmn's cottonwood, and mum
erous other creeks emptying into the
southwestern section of Walker Lake
had been taken up 10y men who had
rushed In the darkness, contrary 10
law.
only the presence OF the mounted In
dian police restrained the angry. disap-
pointed gold seekers from taking the
law into their own hands and lynching
the men who had crossed the line In the
darkness.
The rush itself was the most spectac-
ular thing Of it's kind ever witnessed in
he history Of the opening of Indian res
eIvations.
The signal for the rush was the firing
Of a mighty blast of dynamite from the
top Of Grant Peak. the highest point
in the adjacent mountains.
As the crash of the explosion rent the
air hundreds or gold seekers In automo-
biles and on race horses, dashed across
the line i'm an indiscrimiRate mixture.
Il is believed the whole thlnB VIII ne
declared invalid and a new rush called
for. with troops TO see that valuable
claims are not stolen under cover OF
darkness.
The Washington times., 1906-10-30
FIVE TONS OF GOLD
ARRIVE IN BOSTON
Treasure Laden Steamer
Comes From BuenOS
AyreS.

BOSTON. oct. 20.-With five tons Of
gold specie valued at S2.725.000 in her
hold. the largest shipment Of the yellow
meta ever received at this port, the
British steamer Arabistan anchored to-
day in Boston harbor The Arabistan
Is the ship which caused her owners
great anxiety by failing to make Ha-
vaaa during the time OF the Cuban hur-
ricaue.
For several days it was feared that
she had gone TO the bottom with all her
precious cargo. The gold comes from
Bueaos Ayres consigned 10 the City
Bank, of New York and the Second
National Bank Of Boston.
The Washington times., 1906-10-30

most encouraging, the miners declaring
they vii! vote for Nichols 10 man
These four spellbinders have been in
structed by the officials Of the American
Federation OF Labor 10 take no action
part Ia any partisan contest, but 10
LABOR hard for the election OF union men
and Giends Of labor, and 20 leave no
stone Uuturned 10 defeat men who have
proved 10 be enemies Of or hostile TO
labor legislation
Word has been received at labor head
quarters here that Congressman Long
worth Is having "a hot run and that he
has appealed 10 the Republican cam
plgm committee for help. Organized
labor IN that district. IL is said. Will be
almost a unit against him and that the
stories sent out that the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor had Withdrawn its
opposition 10 L1ugWOTth because he
happens 10 be the Presidents son-in-
law are absolutely without foundation.
The Washington times., 1906-10-30
COLOred COnpict'S Tenor
Delights Jail Visitors
yield Not to temptation and Haven OF
Rest" Ring Loud and Clear
From No. Ia.

is in jal for assault. The officer Of the
Institution who has charge OF the
wing I'm which No. "A is confined, Is
loud in lis praises Of this prisoner, and
says that although he frequently has
20 correct the other prisoners, ne never
has been compelled 10 speak a word Of
TeprOOf 20 the tenor singer.
No. "a has an aged mother living in
Washington who loves Tom just as
much in jail as out Her WItnlIled face
Ights up when some one mentions the
name or her boy and she is anxiously
awaiting the time when he shall be re-
leased
Among the songs which No. "A sings
ms best and loudest are yield Not to
temptation and Haven OF Rest"
The Washington times., 1906-10-30

Among the hundreds OF voices that 80
TO swell the great volume of music com
ing from the threats Of the coiored pris-
oners in the jail ct the services each
Sunday afternoon there Is a single tenor
of remarkable power and sweetness.
Nearly every verse he sings is clearly
and distinctly above ali the rest
To one sitting in the audience the
singer seems to be to the left OF the
speaker, and a careful scrutiny Of the
mass Of prisoners on that side or the
room VIII locate him at the left OF the
third Ter.
The Washington times., 1906-10-30
Poor Sweetheart Found;
HeireSS Remained True
Her Parents, After Forbdding Marriage, Re
lent and Began Search for Man Who Six
Years Ago Went to Make His Fortune.

the girl has heard no word from him.
But she has remained faithful and re-
fused other suitors. even when she re-
CeiVed apparently authentic information
that Becker. disappointed and discour-
aged, had killed himself in Chicago.
Until she knew positively Of his death
she said she would not give him up.
Search Ends Successfully.
Their the parents relentrd. Believing
that the restoration of her lover would
alone bring her happiness they eagerly
began a search for him. And this hunt
has at last proved successful. Becker
has been located iu Florida, where he is
employed as time1eeper Tor the East
Coast railway at $50 a month. lie Is
known among his fellow-employes as
Dutch Al
Becker will not only learn that his
former sweetheart has remained true
to him, but viii ind that comfortable
fortune awaits him. His father cut the
young man without cent, but his sis
ter. the Baroness Won Haskell 20 whom
the family fortune was left, has decided
20 share 30 with her brother
Love and fortune viii come 10 Becker
together ii the identification of Dutch
AT proves correct
The Washington times., 1906-10-30
Robson Confdent Of MISSION.

Richmond Pearson Hobson came 10
town over Sunday from Missouri. He
declared II was accepted out there that
the Republicans would not hold over
three members Of the House. which
means a Democratic gain of seven. And
i'm two of the others he was assured
there were good Democratic chances.
The Republicans have insisted that
there is no ground for a Democratic
claim Of gains IN Idaho Colorado, and
Montana. well" replied Democratic
Congressman 10 this, then why is Taft
being rushed clear out to within sight
of the Pacific coast. to talk IN Colorado,
Montana, and Idaho?" And he added:
Republicans are admitting that most
of our claims are fair. AS to the few
serious disputes they make. they dem
onstTate a lack of knowledge Of situa-
lions which makes their statements
rather amusing in view Of some real in
formation -
The Washington times., 1906-10-30
OLD PARTY BONDS
IGNORED BY LABOR
SpelIbinders' Reports Indi-
cate That the Federation'S
Members Stand Solid.
GOMPERS' CAMPAIGN ENDING
Scranton District for Nichols, the Miner
Candidate-Dalzell Believed
Already Doomed.

Although Samuel Gompers. president
OF the American Federation of Labor.
has finished his work In the campaign.
save the two political speeches he is
scheduled 70 make in Congressman
Mud IS district this week Baltimore.
November .. and Annapolis, November
- The Information is given out at the
tederation HEADQUARTERS that the SMELL
ninder5 sent out by that organization
nave reported large and enthusiastic
meetings indicating that labor will cut
loose from old party ties President
Eompe-s says he IS satisfied with the
situation ana that organized labor will
make showing on election day that
cannot bat have a wholesome effect on
Congress during The coming session.
White officials OF rhe American Fed
Grafton of Labor do not care 10 give
out figures or 10 mention specifically the
districts they viii carry, they claim that
they have q few OF the big guns" in
the Republican party somewhat on the
run