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The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
THE CAR AND HIS PARLIAMENT.

Parliament is beginning everybody expected
would send budget of ten demands
the throne embraced pretty much everything sight This
budget fiery Russian spirit about red mantle
savage bull After had been read the Parliament
ready for its Donnybrook
Senno Social Revoutionst from Sarao said regard
amnesty amid wild applause that Parliament considered the Cars
the throne upon the opening of the Douma weak
Parliament evidently with
the people
His constituents liberty. The peas
revolutionary that only spark necessary nd
coafsgao and anarchy and destruction certain if the
demands of the peasants satisfied Immediately This pre-
nnary places Semnof in
entay frebrands He will probably be heard similar
strain again
Following Seablothy of PodolL by peasants
Abolition OF the death penalty his theme He said country
already had many catacobs daily
Considering that the Russian average
Governors Chiefs of Police and other public heads departments
about days this statement reads rather peculiarly
Schchepdn Of Odessa after observing that the
supporters considered every association illegal every meeting
riot said: WHO claim that it is illegal strike against
which has
the peopler
to the Gar He evidently has times
easy lies the head that Nicholas great faults as
ruler natural ab and weakness His whole during
the Russo and the
one of evasions shrinhngs and procrastnations
He made his first amenabe mistake when he
to meet the meeting of workngmen though they
enlnly assured him that his life would be protected been
making mistakes since He always depended upon to do
the wrong thing at the right time
When the Gar opened his Parliament opened hornets nest
II will keep him busy from on
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
BUILDING UP LIBRARY
OF COMMERCIAL FACTS
Chamber of Commerce Is Proceeding to
Secure Information to Replace
That DESTROYED by Fire

A large number of statistical works re-
lating to California Industries and gener-
al commercial topics are on the way to
this city. through the agency of United
States Senator George c. Perkins, to fur
nish basis for future exploitation. This
mass of statistical literature is In the
mails consigned to the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce, which has under
taken .ne task of instituting a new H.
brary of commercial literature for refer
ence in this city. The fire of April swept
away practically all the Libraries of the
city. The commercial Accommodations of
information in the possession of the
Chamber of Commerce in the Merchants
Exchange building went with the rest.
with the exception of a few books that
Secretary Burks secured while the Mer-
chants Exchange building was in flames
In addition to the literature that Sena-
tor Perkins has started en- route reports
from the various departments of the Fed
eral Government will be sent to the
Chamber of Commerce William Nj
Bunker, the chambers representative at
Washington. has made arrangements
with the secretaries OF the departments
to this end. Reports win also come from
various bureaus at Washington cir
cular letter has been addressed BY the
Chamber. of Commerce to all commercial
bodies throughout this country and In
Europe soliciting their aid to supply cop
les of all publications that they may is
STE from time to time.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
IRON MANUFACTURERS MAY
LOCATE IN ONE DISTRICT
Will Meet With the Machinery DEAL
ers on Saturday Afternoon and
Discuss the Project.

The iron manufacturers and ma
chinery dealers of San Francisco ef-
fected preliminary organization yes
teroay, with the idea Of having the
manufacturers select some permanent
site In San Francisco for the purpose
OF concentrating the principal iron in
dustries at that place. The machinery
dealers have also thought It advisable
TO locate in some particular part of
San Francisco for the purpose of IA
cilitating any business dealings with
them on the part of customers from
the interior, as well as from more dis
tant points. The consensus of opinion
at the meeting seemed to be that the
time was ripe for concerted action
along these lines, as experience has
proven it's advisability. for in the case
OF large Eastern cities most of the
various iron industries are located in
a special district
Another meeting has been called for
Saturday afternoon at o'clock at 1898
McAllister street, to which all manu-
facturers and machinery dealers. are
invited. Some definite action will he
taken at that time
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
UNITARlANS TO REPAIR
HOUSES OF WORSHIP AT ONCE
Seven Churches, Damaged by the
Earthquake, to Be Ready for
Services in a Few Weeks.

The Unitarians are already repair
ing their churches in the district af-
fected by the recent earthquake. Seven
churches were more or less injured by
the earthquake alone. The American
Unitarian Association, which is the
chief executive body of the denomina-
ton, has provided the funds necessary
to put all the churches in order. The
work is already proceeding and the
money is in the bank to pay the cost
A general relief work is being done
at the Unitarian headquarters in the
First Church, corner of Franklin and
Geary streets, with funds and materi-
ais supplied from the East by Unitar-
ians through the American Unitarian
Association. The work of relief is car
ried on in all the parishes by the Uni
tartan ministers, the administration be-
ing conf1ded to an executive commit
tee consisting of the Rev. George w.
Stone, field secretary and representa-
tive of the association in the Pacific
States; Rev. Earl NJ. Wilbur, dean of
the Theological School, and Charles A.
Murdock.
Mr.. Stone expects to haze every
Unitarian church injured by the earth
quake ready for public services very
soon, with the exception of the First
Church in San Francisco. That church
has not yet decided upon it's plans.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
GAYS GAN FRANCISCO PLUCK
INSPIRES EASTERN CONFIDENCE
J. W. Erwin Confident That Money
From Beyond the Rockies VIII Be
Used Heavily in San Francisco.


J. W. Erwin, who was San Fran
ctsco's commissioner to the St. Louis
Worlds Fair and who has been de-
nvertng free lectures IN the East since
that time for California realty firm,
arrived In San Francisco yesterday.
Mr.. Erwin Is an observer of conditions
and he says he believes San Francisco
VIII be q greater city than ever and
that II VII receive strong aid from
Eastern hnanciers.
Il came 70 the conclusion from my
conversations with business men In the
East" he said, that this CITY would
get their fullest aid in case the people
kept UP bold front here and showed
a brave determination to rebuild their
city. The spirit Of the people, I find.
is even better than could be expected
The optimism and cheerfulness is re-
rnarkable and is certain to inspire con-
fioence IN the East. The fire can't
down us; well simply begin over
again and re-establish ourselves and
the city better than ever is what
those I have talked with say"
Mr.. Erwin was in Pittsburg when
this city was destroyed He had many
slides OF San Francisco buildings and
scenes and soon obtained some Of the
fire and the ruins, which he also threw
on the canvass. These were the first
pictures Of the calamity shown in
Pittsburg and the hall was packed at
each lecture. Erwin took occasion to
tell his hearers that the spirit of San
Franciscans could not be crushed and
drew a word picture Of the future
greatness of the city, which was cheer
ed by the Pittsburgers.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
CITY OF SACRAMENTO
WANTS CONVENTIONS
Of THE BIC PARTIES
Issues Circular Giving Reasons Why
Nominating Bodies Should Meet
in State Capital.
Points Out That II 10 Proper Place
Because Of Location and Poll and
Hotel Accommodation.
Citizens Offer to Defray the Lssiti-
mate Expenses of the PoIiti-
clans and Attaches.

The citizens Of Sacramento, through
the executive committee on State con-
ventions. has issued circular setting
forth the reasons why the State capi-
tai should be selected as the meeting
place of the nominating bodies OF the
political parties. The circular is as
follows:
To the Editors Of California: The
citizens Of Sacramento. irrespective Of
party lines, are working to secure the
Republican and Democratic State Con-
ventionS this year.
Sacramento has housed these conven-
tions in past years, and all who at
tended them can bear testimony to the
excellence Of the facilities the city Of
fers.
The disaster suffered by San Francis
CO, Santa Rosa, San Jose and other
communities in the central part Of the
State furnishes new reasons why Sacra-
mento should be the meeting place Of
both conventions. 1t is easily and mex
pensively reached by delegates from that
every citizen Is obliged to bear added
burdens, he should not be put to the
T expense Of 5 tr5ayeiins ell to far.distant
little reflection on this point and ref.
erence to Sacramento's geographical
position shoul6be new and very strong
reason why Sacramento should be chosen
as the place for holding the conven-
tions.
Newspaper men. especially. know how
well Sacramento can provide for her
Correspondents who attended the ma
tfonal conventions declare that the space
and facilities given the newspaper men
in Sacramento excelled those found
either at Chicago or st. Louis
Our city being compact and a consid-
erable distance from other large cities
and towns, the membership OF conven-
ton is the better held together, and the
attendance Nd
slant.
The pavilion in which the conventions
viii be held has a seating capacity OF
over i've thoc>Sand, and connected there
arately on the first floor Of the pavilion,
for the convenience Of Congressional and
district conventions. and there will also
pc several committee rooms. offering
transaction of business without the an
noyance and confusion usually incident
to the assembling of these bodies and the
OF the conventions In the han there
Will be telephones. Western Union and
Postal Telegraph offices. and other con-
veniences.
The per diem of all attaches and All
other legitimate expenses OF the conven-
ton will be betrayed by our citizens.
During the period Immediately follow
ing the San Francisco disaster. Sacra-
mento became the headquarters Of the
Eastern press correspondents, and their
copy was dispatched without delay A
city used to accommodating itself TO ses-
sions of the State Legislature finds il
spondents with all needed facilities.
We hope you will say a good word
for Sacramento. and We assure YOU a
hearty welcome win await the Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike Yours very
truly. WELLS DRURY.
Chairman Press COMMITTEES.
Z. ]. DEVLIN, Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
MORE RELIEF
FOR THE CITY
Senator Perkins Believes Con-
Congress Will Give
$1,000, 900 More.
Expects Army Depot Bill Will
Be Passed by Both
Houses.

Circuit Judge w. w. Morrow is in
receipt of the following communication
from Senator Perkins:
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10, 1906
Hon. w w. Morrow, United States Cir
cult Court, San Francisco, California
MY Dear Judge: l beg to acknowledge
receipt of your favor of the 5th inst,
relative to such bills as are now pend
ing in Congress relating to appropria-
tlons for the repair or reconstruction of
Federal buildings in San Francisco.
L enclose herewith a clipping from the
Record of May I'd. showing that my bill
appropriating S1,500,000 for the establish
for offices, storehouses, etc, at Fort
Mason has been inserted as an amend
ment to the army bill in the Senate
and will undoubtedly pass. The clip
ping inclosed gives also the Presidents
message on this subject and the favor
able report Of the War Department on
the proposition, showing that when COM
pleted the new buildings win furnish
accommodations for Quartermaster and
commissaSy stores and offices which were
previously scattered over the city.
We have thus far passed bills appro-
priating $2,5o0,O00, and will probably
pass s1,00o.0o0 more. making a total Of
S3,50o000 to be expended by the War
Department 70 rthe relief of sufferers by
the great calamity: also $4,000 has been
postal service at San Francisco and
500, 900 to give employment for extra
men in Navy-yard.
The so-called five per cent bill, which
introduced and which was passed in
the Senate February 1st, will undoubted-
ly be passed by the House, giving to the
State about 81, 100, 600. and will be avail
able by our State for any purpose the
Legislature may indicate.
l have also introduced a bill to reim-
burse the State for moneys expended
during the Civil War amounting to near
ly $4,000 The delegation will do
its best to secure favorable action on
this bill. but we are not over sanguine,
as it opens up the question of State
bounty and the difference in value be-
tween gold and greenbacks during the
Civil War.
1 inclose a copy of a communication
from the Secretary of the Treasury, In
which he states that the estimates Of
damages to Federal buildings in San
Francisco are as follows: Appraisers
stores, $40, 900; Sub Treasury, $50, 600;
Mint, $65, 1000; Postoffice, 100000. and
Revenue-cutter storehouse, $4,000; total,
S611, 900.
The new Custom house, which is un-
der construction, makes available ST.
100000. There are also liberal appro-
priations for the Preside Military Res
ervation. Marine Hospital. immigration
Depot at Angel Island, Naval Station at
Goat Island, the Navy-yard at Mare
Island, the Benicia Arsenal. Lighthouse
and Lfesaving service and the Revenue
Cutter service. 1 remain, cordially
yours, GEORGE c. PERKINS.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
SAFE DEPOSIT
VAULT secure
California Company Finds
That VaIuabIeS Are Not
Harmed.
Business Again Resumed and
Customers Flock to
Open Boxes.

The vault of the California Safe De-
posit and Trus11 Company, at the
southeast corne- of Montgomery and
California streets, was opened yester-
day and business was resumed by the
institution. The contents of the vault
were unharmed by fire. The vault it
self suffered only slight loss Of paint
on the exterior. Very little heat pene-
trated ii, evidently. The building was
fortunate in being situated on a corner
opposite the Kohl building, where the
flames made small headway, and next
to the Merchants Exchange building,
that contained very little except desks
and partitions that was combustible.
Hundreds of depositors with the Safe
Deposit and Trust Company took their
first opportunity since the fire to reas-
sure themselves Of the safety of valu-
able papers and jewels that were con-
tained in their individual safes In the
big vault. Papers were not charred.
Metallic substances were not melted
or even blackened.
The business of the safe deposit
vaults is increasing daily on account of
the near opening of the commercial
banks, and also because they furnish a
secure place IN Wnich 10 place Vdlua-
bles.
The commercial banks have opened
their vaults and have recovered there
from large sums of money In coin and
in paper. They are still engaged ac-
lively in preparing their quarters for
occupancy and the pursuit of banking
business on May 23. and are using the
safe deposit vaults for their bookkeep-
ing forces, for the counting Of money
and for general verification.
1t is not an uncommon sight In one
of the safe deposit vaults to see half
dozen men, With soldier on guard,
counting large piles of gold coins.
which clink pleasingly The finding
intact of all the safe deposit vaults
that have been opened makes the
bankers think that all the bank vaults
have been similarly fortunate. :.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18

ments. J. B. sStovall the financial
secretary of California Council, is at
2939 Broderick street.
Golden Gate Chapter and Starr King
Chapter of the Order of the Eastern
Star met In King Solomon's Hall, on
Fillmore street, Tuesday and yester-
day, and each decided to continue
along the same lines as before the fire.
The subcommittees of the chapters
each presented report of what had
been done up to the present time in
the matter of assisting the Masonic
general relief committee.
There was a preliminary meeting
yesterday of stockholders of the ball
association of the Independent Order
of Red Men German order) for the
purpose of considering a proposition
to rebuild on the site of the hail. on
the north side of Bush street just
above Dupont, but the meeting ad-
journed without reaching any conclu-
sion.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND.

AS the demolition of the hundreds buildings partially de-
oed by the elements proceeds the heeuness of the city in
eases Every totteng WALL every confused brick twisted
pipes and charred ruins is continual reminder great
e OF April IL Every lot cleared and ready for building
AS long corpse the house
the stricken family steals tptoe through the darned
oonverg IN funerea whispers The hand is over the
house But when the funeral and the window
raised let the bright sunshine the change in the
aspect and spirits of those left behind of woe has been
lifted
These eda specters which have haunted us for month are
rapidly passing Let them 60 We be brighter and
more cheerful without them Once from our observation
we shall have practically hidden adu the old embraced
the new while the herald procas: lie ortvve ro
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Donations to the Eund.

The grand total of subscriptions to
the relief fund to date is s6,415, ,637.2S.
The following recent donations are re-
ported:
Canton, Ohio, s513s.s1; Pottsville.
Pa, $271S.29; Titusville, Pa, s2617:
Woodland, Cal, s2500; California Club.
n Y, 1897; North Side Board of
Trade, N Y. $1097; Consolidation Coal
Ill. $1,000; Pekin, Ill. s922.s5; Augusta
Me-, s95745; Sumter, S. c.. 1915:
Selma. Ala. s6S120; Springfield. MO.
s532.45; Clinton Bridge and IRON
Works, Iowa, $500; Kentucky Brewers,
Association, Cincinnati $500; Mann &.
Wilson, Chicago. s412.45; Mattoon III.
$492; sundry items not previously re-
ported. s7346.36.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
READY TO HELP MEMBERS
OF MEDICAL PROFESSION
Secretary of Physicians Relief Com
mittee Announces That Aid for
Doctors Is on Hand

The Physicians Relief Committee Is
now prepared to issue aid to 'physi
clans and their families. Members Of
the profession who are in need should
apply to DR.. Fred w. Lux, at the Lane
Hospital.
The disaster worked more hardship
on men of the medical profession than
those in any other walk of life. Most
of the physicians had offices IN the
burned district. Very few of them
were able to save any Office fittings,
Libraries or instruments. These were
lost while their owners were busy
treating victims of the disaster.
There are about 1900 doctors who
are without money or the prospect of
earning any. No complaint has been
made by any of the doctors, but East
ern physicians have realized the con-
ditions and have sent aid to their
brethren here.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
TRYING To GATHER
THE ADDRESSES OF
BROKERS AND CONsULS
Commercial Museum and the Manu-
facturers' and Producers Assccia-
tion Wish to Aid Foreign Trade.
Establish Headquarters at Merchants
Exchange, Where They Daily Re-
ceive Many Inquiries.
Messenger Service at the Disposal of
the Business Public Is Inaugu-
rated by These Bodies.

Transaction of foreign business has
been greatly impeded during the last
month because of the scattered tenn
porary locations of business houses.
While the foreign Consuls secured
prominent locations as soon as pos
sible general knowledge of such loca-
tions has been hard to disseminate.
At the headquarters of the Pacific
Commercial Museum and the Manu-
facturers' and Producers Association
at the Merchants Exchange are daily
received a great many inquiries rel
ative to foreign commercial transac-
tions and these organizations are de-
sirous of having the addresses OF
every Customhouse broker, of every
Consul and of every firm making for
eign shipments.
The Consuls of Panama and Mic
aragua will be at these headquarters
between the hours OF 10 a. m. and
p. m. for the two days preceding the
day of sailing of each southbound
steamer.
The Consuls of Peru and Chile will
be at these headquarters upon the
same days. If notified through this
office that papers requiring their sig
natures will be presented then
Telephone connections have been
made and a messenger service has been
established for the benefit of San Fran
cisco business houses.
An Oakland messenger and parcel
service has been inaugurated. Messen-
gers will leave from the headquarters
in the Merchants Exchange at 8 and
IL in the morning and at l and in
the afternoon for the delivery of mes
sages. books, etc., relating to COM
mercial matters. This service Is at
the disposal of the commercial public
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
THAT S1oo, 100000 SYNDICATE.

Ever since the fire the formation of $o0OOOO corporation in
New York Tor the rebuilding of San Francisco been
announced and repeatedly now turns out to be t
as the corporation definitely organized York on Wedns
o@y ano w organization publicly announced 1t has agents
20 confer with of
Names and otherwise put itself public Plans for the
summation OF vast mortgage corporations soon be conleted
and the work of applying this $O0OOOO0 to rebuilding
viii begin within thirty days.
There never has been any doubt millions upon millions of
capital would be at the disposal of San but the
aouneernen that this huge will be expended here d A
next year or two will be pleasant reading the public
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
IrIshmen to Meet.

There will be a meeting of the repre-
sentative men of al the Irish societies
in St Peters Hall, Alabama street, near
Twenty-fourth on Sunday, May 20, at
2 O'Clock. The object of this meeting is
to perfect means for raising a fund for
the benefit of the membership of the
Irish societies and all other people of
Irish nationality in San Francisco. Father
Yorke will address the meeting and the
appeal to be issued will be submitted for
the consideration of the representatives
present.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Death Of J. =. Kennedy.

John F. Kennedy. at one time Super
visor of this city. well known In the
lumber business and formerly of the art
firm of Morris & Kennedy. died last
Tuesday morning of heart failure at his
residence, 1775 Pine street. The excite
ment occasioned by the shock and the
fire, which reached within a block of his
home, caused the fatal attock. Mr.. Ken
nedy was q member of the Masonic fra
ternfty, knight Tempar and held
membership in several Scottish socie-
ties. He was native OF Nova Scotia,
II years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Judge Gilbert Goes Home.

The United States Circuit Court will
open at g.: 80 this morning.
United States Circuit Judge William
B. Gilbert of Portland, Or, left yes
terday to return to that city He will
come back to attend the session of the
United States Circuit Court Of Ap-
peals in this city on June Is.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
BOOKS OF GAS COMPANY
ARE ALL FOUND INTACT
Vaults on Post Street Are Opened With
Results That Are Gratifying
to Corporation.

The books and accounts Of the San
Francisco Gas and Electric Company
that were in the vaults of the corporation
on Post street were taken out Wednes-
day and were found to be unscorched
and otherwise uninjured.
By the preservation of books the Gas
and Electric Light Company saves many
thousands of dollars.
The book entries show how much every
consumer was indebted to the corporation
when the monthly bills for gas and elec-
trio lights were last made out in San
Francisco. They also contain memoranda
concerning the reading of meters. The
basis Of future bills is thus in sight.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Roomina the Beach city.

SAN JOSE, May 1.-THE Santa
Cruz boomer committee. headed by
r. w. Swanson, arrived in this city
on a special train this morning It
was accompanied by the Twenty-sec-
Ond Infantry Band and a stereopticon
outfit. From San Jose II will go to
Stockton and Sacramento.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-18
Four Christian chapeIs pessroyed.

LONDON. May 17.-The Tribune cor
respondent at Peking states that il has
been learned at the French leeation in
Peking that the sub-prefecture OF Kiente
was the scene of the Nganhwei brownies
outrage. of which indefinite news was
received May 10. Four chapels were de-
stroyed 1t Is believed that the Euro
pecan missionaries We're not injured