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The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-13
HEIRS TO A MILLION
Are a Restaurant Cook and His Broth
err. Both of Welston, Ohio.

Wellston. OHIO, Aug 12.-Otho War
ren. q cook in Stratton's restaurant
and his brother Clyde. both young
men of this city, received word today
that they had fallen her to 81 100000.
The maternal grandmother was a sis
ter Of three McCoy brothers, wh-
went to California in 1919 and made .
fortune there The brothe 5 wer
bachelors and the e-tate Of $2o,0op,01C
is to be divided among 80 heirs.
Other heirs live at lronton, Ohio
Meadow Greek, Va, and Jackson
Ohio.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-13
j. w. WoRL DEAD.

Kinglisher l. r.. Aug. IA. W.
Worl, president of the Citizens State
bank, said to have been at one time
Judge of the supreme court of Indiana,
is dead. aged 50 years.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-13
PANIC FOLLOWS QUAKE.

Roma. Aug. IA severe earth.
quake shock lasting two seconds oc-
currred at San Reno today The popu-
lation was panic stricken. Slighter
shocks occurred at Bordighera and
GOidirOdl.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-13
NEARLY sTRANGLED
His Wife Because She Threstened 70
Meet Him in Heaven

Meet Him in Heaven.
Evansville. Ind. Aug. 12.-Nick Tin
dall. a billp0ster. received the follow
ing note from his wife last night:
i want 10 see you. Nick. n yo do
not respond 10 my wishes I will leave
this earth. WI wait for you till 2
O'Clock. anl IL Won are not here will
see you in heaven.
BERTHA"
After receiving the note linda
went 20 his wifes room and. 81 is al
legged. nearly choked her % death. Hc
was arrested today
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-13

or COURSE, YOU can eat soup
with a fork, but you don't get much.
II Is the same way with cheap adver.
tising. y
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-13

a BURGLARS LIFE 10 easy unsII
he gets caught. A merchant may prone
by advertising untruthfuIIy until tho3
people find him out.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
STILL GOOD;
FRANK ILLEGAL.
Rate Bill Permits Former
Until January /, but For
bids the Use Of the Latter

Joy reigns supreme In the hearts of
those individuals who hold compli-
mentary annual passes over the lines
of the Southern Pacific They have
received the gratifying news from the
Passenger Department that the highly
priced bits of pasteboard, by which the
fortunate possessor can board a train
at any time and forego the troublesome
exertion of paying fare by merely
flashing his pass before the conductors
eye, will not be taken away from
them, as rumor has persisted, but will
be honored by the railroad until the
time of their expiration, January 1,
1906.
Sadness fills the heart of the holder
of a complimentary Wells-Fargo ex-
press frank. His little bunch of stick
ers. by which he could sent his goods
over the express line where he pleased
without cost, has been taken from him
and he must now pay the same ship
ping charges as the ordinary citizen.
He is envious of his more fortunate
pass holding brother and resentment
against the Congress which passed the
railway rate bill and took away his
frank burns viciously within him.
Congress was thoughtful enough to
provide for complimentary annual
passes already in existence by a pro-
vision legalizing them until January l.
1906. 1t made no provision. however,
for complimentary franks and accord
ing to the strict Interpretation of the
law these franks became illegal after
August %. Holders say the law is
discriminating and inconsistent
Wells-Fargo, following the example of
the American, United States, National
and other Eastern companies, called in
all it's complimentary franks in order
to avoid legal entanglements.
Hundreds of Californians are affect
ed by the action of Wells Fargo
Franks were quite common among poll
ticians, legislators and business men Of
the State. Telegraph advices say that
in Washington. D. c., the Eastern ex-
press companies recalled more than
5000 franks.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
SAYS EAST STREET
IS A MENACE.
Health Officer Ragan Wants
Harbor Board to Put
Choked Sewers in Order

Dr. D. F. Ragan, health officer OF
this city, in a communication read at
yesterdays meeting of the Harbor Com
board to the filthy condition of East
street between Market and Folsom
streets, with request that the Harbor
Commissioners have the street cleaned,
as in its present condition it is a
menace to the health of the city.
Now as East street is not much more
unswept than other streets In the city,
DR.. Ragan was asked for an explana-
ton and to President Spear he impaired
the information that by filthy street"
meant "choked-up sewers although
there was never a word of sewer in his
official communication
The Harbor Commissioners replied
yesterday, disclaiming any responsi-
bility for the condition of city sewers
running through State property, but
suggested that If DR.. Ragan thought
otherwise, he was at liberty to attend
the next meeting of the board and
..thresh out" the question
Dr. Ragan said last night that the
State, like any other owner of prop
erty, was responsible for the mainte-
nance in good repair of all sewers run
ming through that property. He said
that every sewer that should empty
into the bay between Market and Fol-
som streets, was choked, and that un-
less something was done soon to clear
the pipes the consequences might be
very serious.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
ADDITIONAL LIGHTS
PLANNED Fol- CITY
Company to Provide More
Gas Lamps and Electric
ity in Ruins and Uptown

Light Inspector Stephen A Byrne
yesterday held conference on behalf
OF the Supervisors Light Committee
with the officials of the San Francisco
Gas and Electric Company and as
result the streets in the unburned dis
trict will soon be better lighted. The
company has been handicapped by lack
OF necessary apparatus, but has or
dered force of men to go out on
motorcycles to ascertain just where the
lights are needed. The Mission dis
trict will receive attention. At 12
o'clock tonight the lights will be shut
of temporarily so the proper connec-
tions may be made
The company is having the gas lamps
IN the North Beach district repaired
and the broken mains south of Mar
ket street are being put in proper con-
dition AS soon as the repairs are
made more lights will be turned on
IN the burned district
The Supervisors light committee
has made deductions amounting to
$4,000 in the company's bills since
July ! representing the lamps and arc
lights that were not lighted during
that period. Further deductions viii
be made, but the surplus in the fund
will be utilized to provide additional
lights For this fiscal year only $22,5o0
was appropriated for lights, against
s32. 900 last year.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
SAYS HE DID NOT
PROMISE LICENSE
r. P. Troy Answers Suit
on Lease Brought by
a Restaurant Keeper

Robert p Troy has filed an answer
to a suit for annulment of lease
recently brought against him by N T.
Giacomini, in which he denied the
charge made by Giacomini that he had
agreed to use his influence to secure for
his tenant license to operate French
restaurant and sell liquors on the prem
ises. He also stated in his answer that
the deed given him by Giacomini was
not a part of the contract to lease, but
was merely given over to secure his
rent
The lease was for property at the
corner of Boyce street and Point Lobos
avenue and was executed on June 8.
Troy claimed that it was unconditional
and that he did not at any time promise
to use his influence with the Police
Commission to secure a liquor license
for his tenant, or that he ever told Gia-
comini he would do so. He said he re-
fused to put such a stipulation in the
lease on the ground that it would affect
it's legality. Troy admitted going with
Giacomini once at the latters solicita-
ton to the Police Commission. but failed
to accomplish his object and made no
further attempt. He claimed that the
lease was drawn to Giacomini's entire
satisfaction, and contained every stip
ulation which the latter required.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
Bullet That Killed Nolan Fired
by Unforeseen Accident.
Detective Wren
and Coroner
Convinced.

In the opinion of Coroner Walsh and
members of the Nolan family, Patrick
F. Nolan. the pioneer shoe merchant.
came to his death from pistol shot,
the weapon having been accidentally
discharged while Nolan was rummag-
ing through bureau drawer for
muf1er. Nolan was found dead Wednes-
day noon at his home. 1923 Golden
Gate avenue. Detective Ed Wren. who
investigated the case for the Police
Department. concurs in the view or
the Coroner No autopsy will be held
on the body, so convinced IS the Cor
oner that there is no mystery connect
ed with the case, but a jury will view
the remains this morning prior to the
funeral. which will be held from the
Holy Cross Church at $50. There
solemn requiem mass will be said for
the repose of the soul of the deceased
John Hughes. a crony of Nolan's. Is
the last one who spoke to the retired
merchant. Wednesday morning at
1920 the two old friends met at Golden
Gate avenue and Fillmore street. They
walked about together. according to
Hughes, until about 1880. planning
drive to the ocean beach and game
of Switchboard at Roberts roadhouse.
In the evening there was to have been
card party at the Nolan house.
Hughes walked with Nolan to the No
Ian, home. large dwelling on Golden
Gate avenue, above Steiner street. and
waited at the door while his compan-
ion went upstairs, ostensibly to get
muff1er to wear on the drive, fearing
the chill of the afternoon. Then a shot
was heard and Hughes and Nolan's
daughter Miss Katherine Nolan, rushed
upstairs to the room and found the
old gentleman dying on the floor of his
apartment, a bullet hole in his head
above the right temple. At his feet
lay on old-fashioned revolver of 3S
ca1iber, entangled in the silk muff1er.
From the appearance OF the wound. in
the opinion of Coroner Walsh, who
viewed the body early in the afternoon,
the weapon was several feet distant
from the head when discharged. 1t is
presumed that the revolver was en-
tangled in the scarf and was knocked
against the edge of the drawer in such
a way as to cause the cartridge to ex-
plode. DR.. John Gallwey and DR.. w.
B. Coffey were summoned, but arrived
after Nolan was dead. Father Ryan of
the Holy, Cross parish reached the
house however, before death came.
Hughes says that Mr.. Nolan was in
the best of spirits III the morning and
gave no indication of dependency.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
IRISH VOLUNTEERS PLAN
JIGS AND REELS AT PICNIC
Outing of Company A to BE Held Next
Sunday mt Shell Mound


Irish Jig and reel dances and ath-
letic games will be the features of the
fourteenth annual picnic of Company
A, Irish Volunteers, which will be
held at She'll Mound Park on Sunday,
September 1e. Captain H. p. Fiigate,
commander of the company, reports
that he is already assured of a success
full outing for the company.
The following committees have
charge of the picnic:
Committee on Arrangements-Lieu
tenant Thomas McNaboe, chairman; c.
Herlihy, secretary; Lieutenant ]. ].
Sullivan, Sergeants P. Kenny, Dan Har-
nedy, Tim Mahoney, Corporals M.
O'Neill, James DAILY, Privates J. P Kel-
leher, p. Herlihy and p. Diggins.
Floor mittee-Lieutenant T. Nc
Naboe, manager; Sergeants T. Shea and
d. Harnedy. Privates H. Moynihan, T.
Moynihan, p. Kelly, M. Kelly, M. Muir
ply, P. Grove and 7. Griffin, Corporal
]. DAILY.
j. Sullivan, chairman; Sergeant J.
Gaughran, Privates ]. McArdle. J. J.
Caldon, J. Mccarthy, James Mccarthy,
B. Russell ]. Waters, Corporal Con
O'Leary.
Games Committee-Private p. Dig
gins, chairman; Sergeants Kenny, Ma
honey, Corporal j. j. Rogerson. Private
p. Grove.
Irish Step Dancing-Private ]. p.
KeHeher, chairman; p. Reilly, T. Man
nion, Henry Bulger.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
FAVORs THE SALE
Of MORE BONDS.
Supervisors Committee ]
clares Many Street j.
provements Are Cr5en
TO PASS ORDIN

The Supervisors street committee
recommended to the finance committee
yesterday that additional municipal
bonds be sold to the amount of 81 000,-
600 for sewers and 100000 for repav-
ing the streets. The committee de-
clared that there is considerable work
OF an urgent character required to i'm
prove the streets.
The committee referred back to the
board without recommendation the
proposed reduction of the grades on
Golden Gate avenue, from Taylor to
Hyde streets. so as to remove the
hogs back" at Jones street. The plan
is opposed by. some property owners,
including the franciscan Fathers of st.
Boniface Church. J. B. Carson. attor-
ney for the protestants, raised the
point that If the grade were reduced
the entire expense would have to be
borne by the city because the streets
affected have all been accepted.
Carson said his clients would oppose
any reduction of the grade unless
Leavenworth street Is cut through to
Market street The committee consid-
cred the supplementary plan for a mod
flied change of grade so as to make
more uniform reduction, but the board
will now act on the original PROPOSE
tion to make a radical cut by remov-
ing the so-called hump on the street.
T. Burke, representative of the South
ern Pacific Company, one last chance to
state his objections to the proposed
ordinance regulating spur tracks. The
company is opposed to the amendment
giving all transcontinental lines the
right to use jointly any spur track. The
clerk was directed to request Burke to
put his objections In writing before
next Thursdays meeting or the ordi-
napce will he ma ssed without further
delay.
L Jacobs representing the Potrero
Commercial and Manufacturers Associ-
alton. said the organization was anxi-
Gus that the ordinance be passed and
is in favor of the clause permitting
the joint use of spur tracks by all rail-
road companies.
I'VE will oppose the granting of a
permit to the Southern Pacific Com
pany on Beach street, from Van Ness
avenue to Lyon street., said Jacobs,
unless all railroad companies are
given the right to use it. We are plan
ming a campaign for the issuance by
the State Of bonds in the sum of
$20.00o,000 for improvements to the
harbor front, but do not desire to be-
gin 1t until this ordinance is passed"
Charles ]. King of rne same associ-
alton petitioned the committee to build
a sewer at the foot of Kansas street,
as the drainage from another sewer
escapes and menaces the health of the
residents in the vicinity. The commit
tee agreed to make a personal fnspec-
tion Of the locality tomorrow morning.
The committee referred to the finance
committee the recommendation of the
Board of Works that $4,000 be al
lowed for the East Potrero sewer and
$4,000 for the North Beach district
sewer.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
APPLY FOR BUILDING rERmrrs.

Applications for building permits
were fled yesterday by Mahoney
Bros, south side of Mission street
near Third, $4,000; Hayman Bros. Com
pany, Clay street near dupont, $22.-
000 Goodall, Perkins & Co., Market
and Sacramento streets, $4,000; M.
Cazero. southeast corner of Fifth and
Harrison streets, $4,000; Mrs. Lees,
southeast corner of Fell and Scott
streets. s24,6S0; Mrs. M Caroul, north
west corner of Folsom and Moss
streets, $4,000. and Durphy & Ong
Toon for a $4,000 building on the
northeast corner OF Clay and Dupont
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
Anxious to Avoid All
Proceedings in
Insolvency.

The Policy holders League has issued
q circular letter TO advise all holders
OF policies OF the Firemans Fund In
surance Company, the Home Fire and
Marine Company and the Pacific Under
writers 70 accept the proposition made
by these companies for settlement In
lieu OF proceedings in Insolvency. This
action was taken upon the advice of a
committee on finance which has re-
ported that the best thing the policy
holders OF the three corporations can do
IS 70 settle on the basis OF so per cent
IN cash and so per cent in stock esti-
mated ct $500 a share.
The situation is critical Unless the
policX- holders agree to the proposition.
proceedings in insolvency will follow,
the companies having decided that the
present scheme is the only one that
can save the organizations from hqui-
dation. The Policy Holders League, in
its circular letter of yesterday. sets
forth that: The appeal made by the
league TO the policy holders Of the COM
psnies TO give power OF attorney to
the Policy Holders League, with au-
thority 70 represent them in the matter
OF claims against the companies. has
not met with favorable response from
g majority Of the policy-holders. The
efforts OF the league not having re-
ceived sufficient support. particularly
from the larger policy-holders, prompt
action OF some kind is necessary in
order that the worst results may be
avoided"
NOTICE GIVEN BY LEAGUE.
Notice is also given that the league
has cancelled such powers of attorney
as were received from policy-holders.
In part the circular letter is as fol-
lows:
The league therefore now advises
policy-holders to accept and sign the
agreement proposed by the companies.
as the best that can be done under
present circumstances. or to inform the
companies promptly that they do not
inmate q useless and dangerous sus-
pehse, which can only work injury to
all concerned
. The powers Of attorney given to the
standing that all OF the policy-holders
act unttedly through the agency of
the league, but inasmuch the league
has been unable to secure united action
by the policy-holders. the powers of at
torneys are cancelled. and no charge
will be made for such service as the
league has been permitted to render to
those who have given such powers Of
attorney.
The payment Of the first instalment
Of twenty per cent to policy holders
Of the Fireman's Fund Insurance Com
pany continued yesterday. A large
number of claimants signed the agree
ment to adopt the company's plan of
settlement at the same time that they
received their coin. Practically every
policy-holder who went to the COM
pany's Offices yesterday expressed ap-
proval of the settlement IN progress
as an alternative to liquidation.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
ROOM THIEF MAKES
A LARGE HAUL.

A stylishly dressed thief. pretending
TO be in search of apartments, called
at the residence of Mrs. c. E Brown.
55s San Bruno avenue, yesterday after
noon, and after engaging rooms stole
s120 from George Vaughn and rified
two trunks of SIS and 81 respectively.
The thefts were not discovered until
late in the afternoon The stranger
told Mrs. Brown when he engaged the
rooms that his luggage would arrive
in the course of three or four hours
No attention was paid to him and
he had ample opportunity to ransack
the house. He is described as being
2e years Of age. 5 feet inches tall
and weighing about $50 pounds. He
wore a panama hat and patent leather
shoes.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
NEW CITIZENS ARE APPREcIArrvE.

AS a sequel to having granted cit
izenship papers to Gustav Mann, pro-
prietor OF the Majestic Hotel, and Ed
mund Herczel. a well-known tobacco
dealer, Judge Hebbard has been made
the recipient Of handsome gift of ap-
probation. The citizenship papers were
granted a few days ago, and Judge
Hebbard yesterday received from the
two men a silver cigarette case and a
matchsafe, each surmounted by an In
dian head and engraved with the best
wishes of the young American cit
lens"
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
sI.Eo-speciaI E1cursion-s1.so.

Over the scenic NORTH SHORE
RAILROAD to the Russian River and
great Redwood Forests, on Sunday,
September 16. Boat leaves San Fran
cisco at 7.1b a. m, via Sausalito Ferry
for Camp Meeker, Monte Rio. Mesa
Grande and Cazadero, the great sum-
mer home resorts OF the Pacific Coast
Each ticket fnsures a seat. get them
IN advance and don't be disappointed
on morning of excursion, as the num-
Der will be limited Ticket office,
Sausalito Ferry, foot Of Market street,
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
MrsTREATs SMALL CHILD.

Charles Harrison, one Of the import
ed strike-breakers, appeared before Po-
lice Judge Mogan yesterday on Sc
rious charge preferred by 6-year-old
Ethel Gustavson, who resides with her
parents in tent near the Bryant
street car barn, where the strike
breakers have been housed. The child
states she was maltreated. The case
went over for the further taking of
testimony.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
Bile coa1PLAINT FoR INSURANCE..

L Dinkelspiel & Sons have filed a
complaint for ssO17.OS against the Nor
witch Union Fire Insurance Society of
Norwich and London. England, for in
surance claimed to be due on a stock
OF dry goods and merchandise de-
stroyed in the fire in a building at Bat
terry and Pine streets. The money is
claimed as a proportion under two pol
icies of insurance for $4,000 each.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
SANTA FE ROAD TO ENLARGE
SAN DIEGO WHARF FACILITIES

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 13.-In prepara-
ton for the increase in business ex-
pected at the opening of the Tehuan-
tepec railroad and the calling thrice
a month of the steamers of the Amer
lean Hawaiian line, the Santa Fe rail-
road will enlarge its wharf and ware
house facilities here to double their
present size. The work will be COM
menced at once.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
LoUIsIANA FUGITIVE CAUGHT.

]. C. Brasswell, wanted in Shreve-
port, La, for embezzlement and OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses,
was arrested here yesterday by De-
tective Egan on a warrant from G. F..
Gerald Chief of Police in the Southern
city The arrested man will be held
here pending the arrival OF an officer
from Louisiana.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
NEW RECEIVER POSSIBLE.
POIicy-HoIders of Traders' Insuranc.
Company VIII Discuss Proposition.

Company VIII Discuss Proposition.
The directors of the Traders Policy
Holders Company will meet this after
noon at S27 Eddy street, to hear a re-
port Of a committee that was appoint
ed 10 find out whether policies repre-
senting $4,000, 900 of loss in the Traders
Insurance Company can be brought to-
gether 10 afford their owners a chance
TO elect their own receiver to admin
lister the Traders assets. This COM
n1ittee has been at work during the
past week interviewing policy-holders
The report is awaited with curiosity.
II success is achieved the policy-hold-
ers viii be able to select not only a
new receiver but also 70 name their
own adjuster OF losses and his assist
ants.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
onenn ON Old Corner

The firm of ]. j. Giidea & Co, cloth
iers and furnishing goods dealers, an
nounce the reopening of their store to-
morrow Saturday morning, at the
corner of Market street and Grant ave-
nue.. This is the first clothing firm
10 return to the burned district
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
INSURANCE CASE TRANsFERRED.

The suit OF H NJ. Levy against the
Williamsburgh City Fire Insurance
Company Of Brooklyn, New York, to
recover $4,000 fire insurance on a build
ing at 2426 O'Farrell street, was re-
moved from the Superior Court yester-
day to the United States Circuit Court
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14
Imperial Waterman. Clocks.

Louis Weule Co., agents. log Steuart
St Watches, clocks, chronometers,
nautical instruments, y. S. Govt charts
and maps,
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14

The rarity OF the commodity is what
makes honesty valuable
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-14

AoLDERS of policies in the Fremans Fund, the Home
M Fire and Marine and the Pacific Underwriters
advised by e League TO accept the terms offered by The
companies per cent in cash and so per cent IN STOCK