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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-10-12
"The Act Of God"
Litigated

had been decided by the
against the company. In view OF
the very great interest everywhere attitude many Of
Francisco to the settlement OF
their losses fire insurance companies and fire insurance methods
companies have The defense nerposcd by
Gus companies to claim for losses under their policies in San
greatest thousands policy
holders all the United States 1t not surprising therefore that
the first decision suit brought against of these
should be considered matter of Importance enough to
rant its being cabed
The Transatlantic Company company which did
100000 by admissions and in the judgment of many
position know amounting $6oooooo Some part of this how
covered by reinsurance The compan policies did not
Earthquake clause hence matter OF surprise
the great disaster company asked its pocyhod
accept thirty per of their claims The offer
ferrous that the San Francisco manager OF the company withdrew all
connection with the company refusing have friendly relations
with company that proposed to treat its pohchoers in any such
thirty company accepted by very few
Of its pochoers and became clear that the company
did not propose to settle its losses on any basis that appealed to the
Of fairness of the Francisco public begun. Two
yndca Of poHoders organized One syndicate employed
lawyers on small contingent tee each poc advancing costs
in his Another syndicate organized i'll which the law
yers taking the contingent fee advanced the
the contingent fee this being considerably larger than in the
other.
Because the TACT that the policies OF this company did con
tain the earthquake clause good deal of interest was manifested as
suits pocyoders therefore watched for with good deal
of when they greeted with of laughter
by the public
up destruction wrought San Franz
April the Cod and therefore the company
liable for loss occasoned by it. In all the forms in which
the system of pleading California admitted of it, this de-
repeated The casualty that away MUCH OF the
city by the Golden Gate all charged variations of
bage to have been the act OF God and therefore the insurance COM
pany did not hold itself liable.
Evidently the decision of the the holds that
this defense good But would be interesting to know
what form takes negative the allegation that the destruction
aege that the other being influence? Or does
It simply hold that it such act of God as legal contem-
paton 2boves party to contract from the obligations OF the con-
tract? Does the decision deny the allegation simply the deduction
that was drawn from it?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-10-12

Frederick, the son of Vice President
Fairbanks, must lack the cool, unemo-
tional character of his father; his
father would never have eloped.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-10-12

The cable dispatches the other
dav announced that the first suit
against the Transatlantic Insur-
ancc Company for losses sustain
ed bv the fire in San Francisco,
had been decided by the courts
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-10-12

A considerable number of venerable
survivors Of the first and second gem
GRAFTON of missionaries attest that this
climate is not inimical to longevity.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-10-12

The durability or incurability of lep-
rosy seems to have become a political
issue. Is it to be decided by ma
jority vote?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-10-12

Havana banker, comes here with his
million dollars we will try and find
means to help him spend it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-10-12

The campaign of oratory is on,
Certainly the voter can make no
complaint that he is not offered
opportunities enough to hear the
several candidates who are asking
for an election. While there is
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13
SOME REAL GOOD COPPER
PROPERTIES IN THIS COUNTY

A great many people have in some
way gotten the idea that there Is no
copper in Colorado worth mentioning
and that most of the ore deposits of
that useful and valuable metal in this
country are located in Montana, Ariz-
ona and Michigan. Such conclusions
are mistaken ones and are prejudicial
to the mineral resources Of this
state.
While there are no great producing
copper mines in Colorado at present,
1t is folly to assume that there never
will be, in fact to assert that such Is
the case is to contradict the geology
of the country and the experience OF
men who devote their lives to pros
pecting for the commercial metals.
Heretofore there has not been a
great deal of attention given to cop
per mining In this state on account
of the greater profit to be derived
from the more precious metals. but
now that copper has advanced in price
and is 30 generally used more interest
ID being taken in Its exploitation. The
indications are that q great change
will take place in the next few years
and that Colorado will occupy prom
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13

shipper of ore. No effort has been
made to enlist outside capital In the
mineral properties of that section OF
the country, but 1t is only matter
of time" said Mr.. Williams, until
plenty of 1t will be seeking Investment
in mining propositions in that VIC
unity"
Other promising copper properties
in the territory alluded to are the
Copper King" which was bonded to
the late Gov John r. Tanner OF Illi-
lois; the Green Mountain" mine.
,wned by the late Col. Johnson of
Denver, promoter. and builder of the
Florence and Cripple Creek railroad,
and the property owned by w. L.
Blackburn and others OF Bellaire, o.
The future of copper mining busi-
less in Fremont County is on the
whole very satisfactory.
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13
IMMENSE SUM DISTRIBUTED
AMONG CEMENT WORKERS

The last pay day at the Portland
Cement works was the largest pay
roll for the first half OF the month
that has ever been disbursed among
the company's employees.
The total pay roll was more than
10000 and was only for two weeks
work. The pay for the cecond two
weeks will occur on the goth. and
when the months earnings are dis
bursed, more than $21 900 will have
been paid TO workmen.
Such an institution as the Portland
Cement works is to be rcckoned with.
1t has grown from small experiment
tai plant to one OF gigantic pr1por-
tlons In a few short years. Today II
stands the foremost In the county In
point OF pay roll. or course the coal
camps pay out more dollars and cents
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13
Is WINNING NEW LAURELs
IN THE EASTERN STATES

Tom Richards OF this city. who is
member of the Savage Opera company.
is receiving many compliments from
The New New York and Boston press
on account Of his superb baritone
voice.
The New York Herald says high
praise is due Mr.. Richards for his
splendid work in the opera OF Mad
am Butterfly" and the Morning Tele-
graph of the same city declares him
10 be one of the stars OF the American
operate armament
The praise Mr.. Richards is receiving
from Eastern cities is highly crafty
ing TO his relatives and friends here.
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13

plans are being made for the future.
r. A. Crossman of Pueblo is presi-
dent and Geo. A. Davis of the same
city secretary and treasurer of the
Mayfiower company, which is to a
very large extent composed OF stock
holders who reside in this state. Mr..
williams has himself put something
like $4,000 into the proposition and
is confident that it is good invest
ment.
"The Mayfower" and Sunset" pro-
perties are located about 18 miles
west OF Canon City and eight miles
south Of Parkdale, the nearest rail-
road point.
Three shafts have been sunk on
THE MayHower." one OF them about
225 feet deep, the others 1870 and 90
feet respectively. It Is the Intention
to sink to depth Of 500 feet, or 300
feet below the river, where they ex-
pect to find high grade copper ore.
The company has decided to erect
a mill on the "Mayfiower" property
next spring and will proceed with the
development work as rapidly as cir
cumstances will permit
Mr.. Williams says the future Of the
Copper Gulch mining district IL en-
couraging and that 1t il only = quss-
tlon Of time until It becomes . big
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13

inent position among the copper pro-
ducing states.
The Increased interest In copper
mining among the people Of this city
during the last year or two has been
very pronounced, and many Of them
are sanguine that it is destined to be-
come one of the important Industries
of Fremont County. The encouraging
showing made by the Red Gulch Cop
per Company at the Springfield mine,
eight miles north Of Cotopaxl, and the
various discoveries made in recent
years in the vicinity of Copper Gulch
leave no doubt that there Is plenty of
paying ore in this county.
Already lot of money has been
spent in its development, but only a
beginning has been made in this res
pect In few years from now many
thousands of dollars will have been
invested in this class of mining, and
the product will increase as the mar
ket for copper becomes wider and the
prices more generous.
In the course of conversation with
J. d. Williams, superintendent Of the
"Mayfower" and Sunset properties
in Copper Gulch, day or two ago, It
was learned that thsre Ii considerable
activity in copper mining in that part
OF the county. and that ambitious
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13
W. b. WOOD DIED ON
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

w. b. Wood died at his home on
Dozler avenue Wednesday afternoon,
aged rs years.
Deceased was an Englishman by
birth, but had lived In this country
for long period. most of which had
been spent in this state. He leaves
three sons, Prince, Albert and Charles.
the two latter of whom reside here.
the former being a rancher on Talla-
hassee Creek.
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13
NEW COMPANY FORMED
FOR MINING PURPOSES

A number of gentlemen met at the
store OF A. H. Davis, 426 Main street.
Monday night and organized the Tay-
lor, Florence and Canon City Leasing
Company, for the purpose of taking a
bond and lease on the property of the
Gold Nugget Mining and Milling Com
pany near Wickenberg. Arizona.
John G. Taylor of Florence was
chosen president; A. H. Davis. vice.
president and DR.. T. B. Moore secre-
tary and treasurer OF the company.
Phil Sheridan and j. J. Heating,
both Of whom are stockholders in the
concern. will leave on Thursday of
this week for Wickenberg to take
charge Of the property. which 1t is
believed can be placed upon paying
basis In very short time.
The property they intend to exploit
is a mixed gold and copper PROPOSE
ton. and is only two and a half miles
from the "vulture," an old Spanish
mine. from which s17.50O.00O In the
precious metals have been taken.
Assays of selected ore from the
Gold Nugget property have shown
vales running as high as $11 400, but
the new company will devote itself
to the copper ores of the mine, which
have market value OF $54.50 at any
OF the smelters In the southwest.
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13

The Canon City Merchants Associa-
ton Will hold business mems ban
quet at the strathmore hotel Monday
night, December 18th. and will have
as their guests Colonel Gillis Wood
and William Huddick Of Kansas City
and W. W. Umbenhauer of PhiIadsl-
phia. Matters relating to the Royal
Gorge electric road will be discussed.
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13
DIED At THE ST. CLOUD
HOTEL FRIDAY NIGHT

David Frederic Miller died at tho
st. Cloud hotel about II o'clock Fri
day night OF an affection OF the heart,
aged n years. II months and II days.
Deceased was a native OF Germany
and came here from Fairplay. Color
ado. about five weeks ago.
Cañon City record., 1906-12-13

"a month, but there are several mines
against one cement works.
The pay roll is steadily growing.
and the end is not yet When the vast
extensions the company are making
are completed. the working force will
be augmented by several dozen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20

Postmaster and Mrs. Cowling mourn
the death of their seven months old
son which occurred Sunday. The
little fellow had been sick only a few
hours and his death was a surprise.
Pneumonia was the cause. The fun
eral occurred from the residence Tues
day afternoon and was we'll attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cowling have the SYM
pathy of the community in their
bereavement,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20

Judge Whitta was properly initi-
ated Wednesday with the Austrian
cutting scrape of Sunday evening
wherein two men were somewhat
badly used by three brothers named
JaIicb. new arrivals from Austria.
Two of the men were fined 500 and
costs and the third $40 and costs. One
of the injured. men had over twenty
stitches put into his scalp by the at
tending physician.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20

DR.. Mack, the state veterinary sur
geon OF Saltwater has been in the city
several days this week looking over
the horses for the St. CroiX Lumber
20. 1t is understood he found over
twenty five cases Of CHAMBERS and has
taken measures to stamp out the di-
sease by doing away with the horses.
DR.. Mack left yesterday morning for
Stony river camps to examine horses.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20
FOR BIDS!

Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received by the
Common Council of the City of
Ely, up to and including Tuesday
evening May LIST, 1906 at s o'clock
P. M. for doing the city printing
for the ensuing year.
The council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
L. j. WHITE, City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20
Undoubtedly True,

And that's no lie," said the man who
occasionally thinks aloud
whats no 1ie?" queried the party
with the rubber habit.
THAT we would be more thankful for
the things we have if there were not so
many other things we want" explained
the noisy thinker.-Chicago Daily News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20

I'll give you this quarter" said the
charitable old lady, IF you'll promise
not to use it to get drunk with"
Madam" answered the hobo, in dig
nified tones. you do me deep and un-
deserved wrong"
"Are you total abstainer, them"
get drunk on quarter-ah, that is too
much! "-Cleveland Leader
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20

Capt. Nicholas Cowling and son,
Randall, returned Friday evening
from their visit in the western states
where Mr.. Cowling has been for the
benefit OF his health. They liked the
appearance of the country.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20
Favored.

"a woman should always give her
home the first consideration, remarked
the quiet little woman.
That's the way Henrietta does" re-
joined Mr.. Meekton. sShe reads her
speeches to me before anybody else
hears them. '-Washington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20
Thought It a Hint.

The Young Man-And do you really
love me?
The Pretty Girl-Of course l do,
George.
You love me as much as you used
to do?"
why, certainly. Why do you ask 90
"Oh, well, 1 notice that your clock
is always fast now."-Tit-Bits
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20

DR.. Rene of Superior was up today
and yesterday and visited the White
Iron Lake Iron Company's work on
section 2. The DR.. expressed himself
as. very we'll pleased with the work in
which he is heavy stakeholder.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20
Solicitude

You have very little consideration
for the public"
There you wrong me-" answered
Mr.. Dustin Stax. 81 believe in taking
care of the public. Think what would
happen to my various business enter
prises if the public were to become ex-
tinct. Washington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20

The sympathy Of the world is with
San Francisco and the other Califor-
MIA cities in the late aff1ctiOn. Upon
the proclamation of the President
and the Governors of the various
states relief committees are being
formed in every city of the Union.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20
Part Of His Work,

He'd worry for money again and again!
Though the statement appears rather
sinister
It's simply the truth / am telling, but then
1 suppose l should add he's minister.
Press
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20

For anything in house furnishings
go to BERGLUND BROS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20

Moved by Alderman Kandelin, sup
ported by Alderman Cove that the
bills be allowed and the clerk in
structed to issue orders on the trea-
surer in payment of the same. Car
ried: Yeas, six; Nays, none.
The committee composed Of Henry
Chinn. o. G.. Korb and G.. L. Brozich,
who had been appointed to audit the
city books reported that they had ex-
amined the books of the treasurer and
clerk and found them correct and in
balance. They reported that they
had also examined the books Of the
Municipal Court and recommended
that a new system of keeping the
cash book be established, that so far
as they could ascertain the moneys
had been handled honestly.
They also recommend various other
changes In the existing systems of
books, light and water rates, etc.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Petritz that the
report Of the auditing committee be
accepted and placed on file. Carried,
unanimously,
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Eisenach that
the city clerk and municipal judge be
empowered to draw up new form Of
cash book for use in the Municipal
Court, the same to be suitably ruled
to meet the requirements Of the office,
they to also have power to purchase
the same. Carried, unanimously,
Moved by Alderman Knutson sup
ported by Alderman Cove that the
other recommendations Of the audit
ing committee be referred to the
finance committee. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Eisenach that
the same order of business be adopted
as has been in use during the previous
year. Carried, unanimously.
Alderman Eisenach stated that var
ious citizens living in the vicinity of
Seventh avenue in Whiteside's addi-
tion had asked to have free tap es-
tablished at the hydrant located at
Seventh avenue so that they could
procure water for use without having
to carry it so far, as is now necessary.
and moved that the matter be re-
ferred to the light and water commit
tee. Motion was supported by Alder
man Petritz. Carried, unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Eisenach, sup
ported by Alderman Cove that a
vote of thanks be rendered to the old
council for the efficient manner in
which they had conducted the affairs
of the city and also to the auditing
committee for doing their work. Car
ried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Kandelin, sup
ported by Alderman Cove that
the council adjourn. Carried.
III. WHITE, City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-04-20
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Continued from First Page

Report of Sup't. Toal on cost of OPP
Grating light and water plant and
earnings of same during the month of
March, 1906. was read.
The same showed that the cost Of
operating including charge for depre-
citation of Sl45.S3 was 1,254.SO.
The earnings for light and water as
charged to consumers on clerks books
was $1,220.97. Rental Of Is hydrants
ca 1925 each s156.25; Rental of arc
lights for street lighting, Sc CD $3.50
each 1882. so; lighting public buildings
s26.00; water free tap at the city hall
$3.50. total earnings 81 ,6S3.22.
Moved by Alderman Kandelin, sup
ported by Alderman Eisenach that
the report be accepted and placed on
file. Carried.
The following bills against the city
were read by the clerk.
S. S. Childers, salary as city
treasurer one year-----------S 10000
John Cosgrove, service as Mum
icipal Judge April LIST to 18th 4.26
Henry Chinn, services audit
ing city ooks------- 27.5o
o. G.. Korb, services auditing
city books. 27.5o
G.. L. Brozich, services audit
ing city ooks-,-.------ 27.5o
Grant McMahan, services as
fire warden one year-- 5000
John KotchevaI, rent of build
ing for election purposes 1000
Grant McMahan. lumber 1886
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10
PROTEST. AGAINST ERECTING
STABLES BESIDE RESIDENCES
Property Owners in Vicinity of Harri-
and Tenth Streets HIVE
q Grievance.

Property owners in the vicinity of
Harrison and Tenth streets are organ
izing with the object of protesting
against the building of stables which
they contend will initiate against the
erection of homes in that locality. 1t
was declared yesterday that as stables
had been erected beside some of the
dwellings on Tenth street since the fire
some steps must be taken at once to
compel the Board of Public Works and
the Health Board to take cognizance of
the alleged nuisance.
Among those who are loud in their
protests are William j. Lewis of 1413
Harrison street. Patrick Corkery, 1899
Harrison; John Leonard, 1441 Harrison
Peter Forsythe, 1447 Harrison; John
Adams, l443 Harrison. Lewis had
leased new one-story house and on
either side of him have gone UP
stables.
1t is alleged that in each stable are
more horses than are allowed by the
ordinance dealing with such matters.
and although complaint has been made
for weeks. nothing has been done to
remedy the state of affairs.
A meeting of all property owners of
the locality will be called for next
Sunday. when 1t is expected resolu-
tions Will be passed looking toward inn
mediate relief from the conditions
which exist
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-10
OELRICHS' ESTATE
IS NOT LARGE.

Report comes from New York of
contest of the will of the late Hermann
Oelrichs. Mrs. oelrichs is represented
terests against the claims of Oelrichs
brother Charles and his sister, Mrs
Colonel Jay There is even intimation
that mysterious unmarried woman
will figure in the contest in a sensa-
tional way. All of which has a ten
dency 70 make the dead mans friends
in this city smile, for so far as any
body out here knows Oelrichs didn't
leave any estate worth lighting for.
Six or seven years ago the first whis-
perings of anything wrong between
Mr.. and Mrs. Oelrichs began 10 set New
York and San Francisco society by the
ears. About that time, too, Oelrichs
severed his connection with the Ger
man-Lloyd Steamship Company. which
left him without Eastern business con-
nections.
AS the years rolled by the breach
between the couple widened, and two
years ago their trouble resulted in Mrs.
Oelrichs making settlement upon her
husband and they were practically sep
arated.
Oelrichs had been managing his
wife's affairs in this city. She came
West. expressed herself as decidedly
dissatisfied with his management, re-
voked his general power of attorney
and appointed Thomas Magee her
agent On Oelrichs she made a gen
erous settlement.
She gave him outright gilt edge
bonds and securities valued at almost
100000 and an income of from $25 900
to $4,000 a year for life in addition.
This would have been ample for the
needs of most men. but not for a man
of Oelrichs' habits and tastes
At tremendous expense he fitted up
apartments in the st. Francis. He gave
club dinners that were the wonder of
the town. One of them, it is said, re-
duced his fortune by $4,000. He main
tained a hunting preserve on the Sui
sun marshes. He was the prince of
generosity to the friends that gath
cred about him. Under such conditions
the Wife given fortune o. Hermann
Oelrichs was not calculated TO last
long. And then came the great leveler
of fortunes, the San francisco fire
What little he had left was probably
swept away.
San Francisco friends who knew
him well state that Hermann Oelrichs
died a poor man.
Mrs. Oelrichs is indeed coming West
those who know the family best say
but on business connected with the re-
building Of her San Francisco property,
not with the estate of her deceased
husband.