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New-York tribune., 1906-04-20

panies are heavily involved. The Hartford
Fire alone carries risks in the wrecked city of
over six millions and. from advices al hand
present, it figures its losses at not less than
two millions None of the other companies are
in a position TO give figures, but they admit
that their risks are large and they anticipate
heavy losses. which the officers say will be
promptly paid. In insurance circles, 1t is
thought that the Aetna's losses may be even
larger than those of the Hartford Fire.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-20
CROKER WILL NOT VISIT FHsss

Early yesterday morning Chief CroAss Ca, ,s,cc tss
his mind TO visit the scene OF tho S~h -or,lais
astsr. At noon hs consulted WIKI 80 40. rss
ssns5 csssa.r onasa hss ssssGSHs spsnsvss ns
gave Croker the desired leave or sotns sor tns I,aHI: h:
In tho day. AFTER carefully going eVssba trip 4.n
would take him four days % rsace Av.ss9 =
SS ~ q tSss 3, sTi S. Ssusi;sSsSss usssiSsSsk
New-York tribune., 1906-04-20
BASEBALL PLAYERS ANXIOUS

tBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Plttsburg. April 1s.-Sheehan and NeaIon two
members OF the Pittsburg baseball team. We're un-
able play to-day because both live IN San Fran
cisco and almost distracted about theis families
They have been unable TO get any news.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-20
WORRY AT ATLANTIC CITY
Many Hotel Guests Remain Up AL
Waiting for News of Friends

Atlantic City. April 1s.-TheFs are .s,,. ~ saa
a hundred CaIifornians IN the city al R'..ls ask
they have all filed telesraus 10 their ,rsss.ysd
ing information. but no answers hsss and fass fa
OF them remained Up all last nigh, ws..inSla pass'
arrival OF the New York and Fhh@~
this morning
New-York tribune., 1906-04-20
WHAT PROFESSOR PICKERING SAYS
~ Telegraph to The rribnne.l

Vu
Boston. April 1e-Professor Pickering OF Rar-
ward. says the San Francisco earthquake was not
due to volcanic action and had no relation to the
eruption OF Mount Vesuvius. II was due to slip
ping earth falling into a gap.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-20

on such property We're near 100000. 0Oo OF this
amount only about sl5.ooOoOO will fall on the
San Francisco companies. while the other Amer
ican companies will be responsible for more than
half the great total.
Following are the estimated risks of the Cal
ifornia fire insurance companies in San Fran
cisco:
New-York tribune., 1906-04-20

Insurance men of this city said yesterday that
the San Francisco companies might be wiped
out by the fire. The California is a new COM
pany. The Fireman's Fund owns the Home
F. & M and the Pacific Underwriters Is
merely the caption Of policy issued by the
Fireman's Fund The assets OF the company
last year were said to be s9,055,504 while the
risks % the company close to 5000, 900. un-
less the company has reinsured its risks con-
siderably
New-York tribune., 1906-04-20

Foreign fire insurance companies have the
following estimated risks on San Francisco
New-York tribune., 1906-04-20
HARTFORD HOLDS MANY RISKS.

Another example Of a company holding risks
in excess of those appearing under its own
name, insurance men said yesterday, was pre-
sented by the Hartford Fire Insurance Com
pany which does business in its own name and
also under the caption of the New York Under
writer's Agency The Hartford also owns the
Citizens Insurance Company. OF st. Louis Its
total risks in San Francisco. estimated in the
table printed, therefore not far from sl6-
900 600. Insurance men OF the city said yester-
day that they thought not more than 100000
of these risks We're reinsured. The Hartford
has assets of over $4,000 900. according to the
reports while the Citizens has assets of less
than si,0000eO The Underwriters Agency has
no assets apart from the Hartford.
One foreign company whose condition aroused
interest yesterday the Transatlantic. of
Germany. The company's American assets on
January l s6s0,595 Its premiums in San
Francisco in 1905 We're s73,947. suggesting risks
OF more than $1,000 0OO
The National Board of Fire Underwriters re-
ported on fire risks In San Francisco six months
ago The summary OF the report contained the
following:
While two OF the five sections into which the
congested value district is divided involve only
mild confiagration hazard within their own
nnllls, they are badly exposed by the others in
winch all elements OF the conhagration hazard
are present 10 marked degree Not only IA
the hazard extreme within the congested value
district but IL is augmented by the presence
OF a compact surrounding great-helght large
area frame residence district. itself unmanage-
able from a fire fighting standpoint by reason
or adverse conditions introduced by tho to-
Biography
In TACT San francisco has violated all UNDER
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
BEG COURTS TO DRAG
PAT DOLAN FROM HALL
Miners Adjourn Convention TO Sue for
Writ to Make Former President
Leave Meeting.

PITTSBURG, Pa. April 5.-Wben the
miners convention adjourned this morn
ing at 10 o'clock. to reconyene in one
hour. committee left for the court
house To obtain an attachment against
President Dolan 10 remove him from
the convention.
At DOian's appearance at the conven-
ton haH this morning. cries OF Down
with Pat Dolan,' Throw him out,
were hurled al the president OF district
No. ). DOlan calmly took his seat IN
the presidents chair. He raped for the
meeting To come 70 order
Delegate James Clark took the floor
and moved that. in the absence OF
Chairman Joseph Sharp. Steve Whetzel
be appointed 10 preside. The motion was
carried. and WhetzeI took his seat al the
opposite end OF the hall from DOian.
Both chairmen raped for order. The
delegates turned their backs upon DOlsn
and faced WhetZet
A sergeant alarms and ten men were
appointed by WhetZel 10 remove any
disOrderlies. Dolan continued 20 inter
rupt with both voice and gavel, and the
ten Elen were ordered 70 remove him
They advanced 20 his side. but DOlan
remained immOgable and not a man laid
A hand on him The convention then
adjourned until the writ could be OBJ
tained.
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
Some Sell Only Bushels.
GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS
TO BE INSTALLED TONIGHT

Tonight at Scottish Rite Hail. 1907 G
street northwest. the officers OF the
Grand Council. Royal Arcanum. of the
District of Columbia. for the ensuing
year will be Installed. They were elected
last night at the hall al the first meet
ing OF the twelfth annual session OF the
association as follows:
Grand regent. j. l.. Beatle; vice grand
regent. NJ. A. TOlson; grand orator. A
f. Cook; sitting past grand regent. J. r.
Swain. grand treasurer. 6. NJ. Copeu-
haVer. grand chaplain. G. j. James :;
grand guide. George s Britt. grand war
den. II. G. Lenz; grand secretary. J. D.
EeSSelieVre-
After the installation a banquet will
Oe held at the Riggs House.
At the meeting last night the supreme
regent OF Virginia WAS represented by
Rev. T. F. McFaden. or Richmond. Rob-
ert Arnold. of Alexandria. represented
the grand council and the supreme coun-
Ell OF Virginia
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
TELLS BY
THEIR SLEEP.

q can tell by my little
ones sleep when a cold is
coming on" said a mother
when speaking of the ad-
vance symptoms Of colds in
children. They toss about,
are restless, their breathing
rs heavy and there are
symptoms of night sweats.
The next morning | start
with SCOTS Emu sion. The
chances are thatin a day or
two they are all over it.
Their rest IS again peaceful
and the breathing normal"
Here's a suggestion for
all mothers. SCOTS Emul-
sion always has been almost
magical in Its action when
used as the ounce of preven-
tion. Nothing seems to over
come child weakness quite
SO effectively and quickly as
SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTT { BOVINE, go Pearl Ss1sss. s.- YsrA
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
EARL GREY AND PARTY
WHITE HOUSE GUESTS
Canadian Visitors to Dine and Remain
Over Night at the Executive
Mansion.

The Governor General Of Canada and
Countess Grey, with their daughter,
Lady Evelyn Grey. and their niece.
Lady Alexandra Beauclerk, will arrive
IN Washington this afternoon, and Will
az once go TO the White House. where
they viii remain as the guests OF the
President over night.
The President will have guests 10 dine
with them, the party including his sis
ter. Mrs. COwles. who will do the
honors of the occasion for him.
Tomorrow the Governor General and
Countess Grey will 90 tO the British
embassy, as guests. and tomorrow the
French Ambassador and Nine Jusse-
rand viii entertain at luncheon for
them. while tomorrow night and the fol-
lowing night. The British Ambassador
and Lady Durand will have guests 10
meet them at dinner
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
Mr.. ROCKEFELLER'S GUARDS
NOW ARMED WITH WHISTLES

NEW YORK. April 3-To give warn
ing OF intrudeTs. who might succeed in
eluding his watchmen. John D. Rocke-
feller has supplied his guards at his
Lakewood home with whistles. Mr.
Rockefeller has been annoyed by curious
persons, who have trespass-d upon his
estate.
He is planning TO enjoy his favorite
pastime. golf. and his employees are busy
on getting his private golf links in
readiness. The top dressing was re-
moved from the course and steam
roller was sent over the greens
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
WILL BUILD NEAT ROW
ON RANDOLPH STREET

A permit for the erection OF twenty
four twO-story dwellings on Randolph
street was taken out yesterday by q.
". Blacksten- The houses win cost
about $500 each. and will b. complete
in every detail Work Will begin in a
very short time. and il is intended to
have them ready for occupancy early
in the summer Joseph BOhn IS the
architect and ". r SpieT & Co has
been awarded the contract for building
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
ROCKEFELLER, PALE, BENT,
SEEN BY HIS NEIGHB0RS

NEW YORK. April John D. Rookie
feller has been seen by his neighbors
at Lakewood at last Wearing his wig
and a gray suit he strolled from his
house to the middle gate of his estate
accompanied by man who Is believed
to be John D. ArchbOld
James Steele. a neighbOr, who Sd v
Mr. Rockefeller. says that in appearance
he aged five Years since last fall. He
was bent in his walk and his face was
pale and drawn
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
BO0KMAKER M'FADDEN
HAS PASSED AWAY

CHESTER, Pa. April 3.-William Nc
Fadden. one OF the best known book
makers in this State. died last night at
his home near this city.
McFadden followed the races in New
York and other large cities. and always
conducted his business on the square.
Although sport OF the old school. Me
Fadden never took n drink. He was
forty-three years OF age
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
MEYER PRESIDENT
Of b'NAl BIRTH
Elected Head of District
Grand Lodge.
LOVING CUP FOR SIMON WOLF
Token of Orders Esteem for Man
Who Has Done Good
Work.
LOVING CUP FOR SIMON WOLF

Simon Wolf OF Washington. D. c..
was presented with large silver low
ing cup AT the session OF the District
Grand Lodge OF B'nai Birth yesterday.
now In convention at Norfolk. Va The
presentation speech was made by Ben
jamin Banks. of Washington For many
years Mr.. Wolf has been a member OF
The order and one OF the most active
workers. lie was one of the founders
OF the organization in this country.
The Washington times., 1906-04-03

heard stranded patrons relate their woes
in the Dathos of almost every known
language. But the outpcuring from the
mouth of this player in the field OF
Shakespeare, for such was the second
speaker. an earnest plea for a tempo
rary "stand-off' of his board bill, failed
TO awaken interest.
He who formed the second figure of
the picture was a tall gaunt. frayed-
out relic of better days. on whose
melancholy face was written "A story Of
ilamlet's soliloquy or Marc Antony'S
address spoken many times from the
hollow eloquence of an empty stomach.
long, green-hued frock coat covered
his pare frame. and much-worn plus:
hat. surmounted a wealth of uncut hair
which the ViCiSSitudeS OF 'sone-night
stands and similar interviews with
cynicai hosts had tended slightly to
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
ST. GAUDENS BETTER.

BOSTON. April 3-Augustus St Gam
Gens. the sculptor who has been in the
hospital in BrOOkline. Mass, with
sciatica. is so much improved that il is
likely ne VIII be able TO so TO New
York shortly 10 serve on the commits
sion TO choose model for the statue of
General Macomb, To be erected in De
troit.
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
STRONG ADVOCATE
Of F|RE-ESCAPE
Mr.. Hamphat a Believer in
Proposed Law.
AIDED IN HOUR OF DISTRESS
Reduced Thespian Saved From Bond
age by Friendly Device on
Theatrical Hotel.
No bars or locks were ever made.
This actor 10 detain.
No thought he gave 10 debt unpaid:
All landlords looked the same


No thought he gave TO debt unpaid:
All landlords looked the same
Nothing doing in the credit line. Mr..
Hamphat Cash Is the rule here. Pay
your board bill or your baggage stays"
But. my dear host. is my long and
honorable record as a tragediano not
worth"
Such was a portion of brief colloouy
overheard yesterday afternoon in what
answered as the lobby of one of those
low-eeilingcd. halfway houses within
the circle OF the incandescent glow. red
and otherwise. downtown. known to the
Thespian offspring of Broadway as
Theatrical hotels"
The FIRST speaker was the rotund host.
As ne leaned against the counter his at
t,tude was that of one steeled against
such hard luck tales as the second
speaker was pouring into his Gnrespon-
sive ears. a meditative sigh escaped
his lips. At other times ne had helped
needy actors seek the next burg. by
rail, instead of over ties, for he had
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
Convention in Charleston.

r. A. WaXelbaum was elected repre-
sentative 10 the Orphans Home. ATTAIN
ta. and Joseph Hlrsch was made repre-
sentative 10 the National Jewish Hos
pitaI fo- ConsumptIves. at Denver. Col.
Members appointed 10 constitute the
court OF appeals were J. Henry Cohen.
Augusta, Ca: l. A. Bernie. Baltimore.
Nd: Sidney TeiseT. Norfolk Va: T.
RaeT. iT. Wilmington y. c. A
Weatherhorn. Charleston. 5. C. r.
Elkmeyer. Macon Ga: @. 4. Peyser.
Washington. .. c.
The convention will be held IN
Charleston. s c.. next wear.
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
FELL FROM HAY WAGON.

While unloading hay from a wagon
at Twentieth and l. streets northwest
George Slaughte-. colo-ed. fifty yea :
old. Of ] Queens court northwest. I, n
TO the ground a distance OF about
twenty feet. and was painfully injured
about the head Physicians at the in
stitutiOn took several stitches 10 close
the scalp wound and sent the injured
man To his home
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
JURY MAKES AWARD ON
BROWN STREET PROPERTY

The jury summoned to assess damages
and benefits resulting from the proposed
extension OF Brown street. from Thirty
second street to Wisconsin avenne. flied
their report in the District Supreme
Court yesterday. They placed a value of
$3.50 on the land condemned, and to
this added the assessed benefits and ex-
penSes OF the proceedings. totaling
s.. I5l 40 among property owners in the
vicinity. The individual holdings are
small. and both damages and benefits
viii be divided among a number Of
DeOnle
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
Meyer Gets High Office.

y $. Meyer. OF this city. was elected
president OF the order Mr. Meyer has
been a member OF the Hebrew organi-
zatlon for many years, but Is at present
one OF the youngest men in the order.
He Joined as soon as he had attained
his majority.
Other officers elected We're: First vice
president. Sig Gardner. Savannah, Ga /;
second vice president. r. :. HutZler
Richmond. Va. SECRETARY. Joseph Levy.
Richmond. Va rrraSureT. A. Goodman.
Baltimore Md. r--aut-at-arms. Mon
taCue Triest. Charleston. s. c.
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
Saved by a Happy Thought.

''By the shades OF Hamlet's ghost, g"
escaped his lips. ''me-thinks L have a
happy scheme
Reaching backward and grasping the
waiting suit cases he mounted the
window SILL stepped TO the platform Of
the fire-escape. and surveyed the scene
below with critical eve. The coast
seemed clear and hesitating no longer
he slowly made his way To the side
walk below. With a parting look at
his late habitation. the actor. his con-
fidence once more restored blazed a
path to the nearby railroad station. and
was gone out OF his OBTAINING hosts
life.
When the host received the news or
his late guests unexpected departure
by the fire-escape route, his surprise
was painful to see.
We'll. anyway" he muttered in tones
of chagrin and regret. "Hamphat' :
name goes on the blacklist
Suggestion-A possibility after the
District Commissioners proposed fire
escape law goes into effect.
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
Baskets and Buckets
Get Coal in Bushels
Washington SuburbaniteS Are Entirely Out
of Supplies and Their Local Dealers
Have None to Sell Them.

common price is s7.50. Many dealers
have nearly exhausted their supply and
are selling only by the bushel. For
coal in this amount they are charging
from SC TO 40 cents a bushel. There is
a great demand for white ash stove
coal. and little To be had.
prominent coal dealer said today
that he had orders fled, but cOuid not
say when the coal would get hele, or
even whether il would be sent before the
trouble is over.
Some Sell Only Bushels.
If the strike had come In more severe
weather. IL could hardly have arousec
more interest Nobody knows how long
the strike will last and in anticipation
of ii being continued until the late fall
the whole town is bearing down on the
coal yards. People are carrying il
away in baskets. coal hOds. and buckets.
and are apparently contented In getting
IL even in this small quantity.
Coal dealers IN the suburbs have ex-
hausted their supply and many of the
suburbanitcs are without coal
The Washington times., 1906-04-03

Bright. warm sunshine and every har-
binger OF spring have not allayed the
fears of citizens of Washington in the
coal situation and today local dealers
are being besieged TO fill orders for any
where from a oushel to a couple of tons.
Tons are impossible. and in many cases.
bushels are given grudgingiy.
Coal is selling today anywhere from
s. to $50 ton with the prospect that
il will go even higher within a week.
There are tons and tons OF il stored
by the operators bUt there Is small
chance that ii will get down this way.
and every dealer is holding or TO his
stock with a good grip. Nobody will
sell more than one ton. even TO his most
generous customer. That rule is iron
clad.
The Washington times., 1906-04-03

the aperture of his froek. turned
abruptly without further comment and
STROBE from the lobby and up the stairs
TO his cheerless room above
Left TO his own reflections. he turn
ed and locked the door, as IL to ponder
the problem OF exit withoIt interrupt
tion. A hasty survey of TIE scene dis
closed two well-worn suit cases, save
for the clothes he wore the actors sole
earthly possessions. plastered with as
sorted hOte! labels telling OF travels
by land and sea. They were packed and
strapped as il for a prospective journey.
Dun care overspread the Thespian's
features. marked and scanned like
crumpled parchment from much re-
course 10 the makeup box, and he pom
dered deeply over the depleted condi-
tion OF his bank roll. made so by the
too infrequent ghost walk" At this
point sudden gleam OF JOY lighted
mp the face. His glance fastened oil
the fire-escape just outside the win
dow. and with a quick stride he cross
ed tire room and threw up the sash.
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
His Dignity Unruffled.

oh. very we'll quietly observed the
man OF many parts with an air of ma
jestic sadness, my day is yet to come. -
Assuming properly that the curt re-
fusal was meant to terminate the pain
ful interview. he thrust an arm into
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
BUSINESS COLLEGE

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The Washington times., 1906-04-03
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The Washington times., 1906-04-03
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Books and Stationery Free TyDsvriters AZ
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The Washington times., 1906-04-03
Even Baskets Used.

Several dealers who have greater
supply than others are selling for s.
The Washington times., 1906-04-03
LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

zALL-roYEs DAY AND NIGHT
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Both sexes: ell ages. Primary. Grammar.
High also Business Branches NV classes
forming. Catalogues
FRANCES MANN HALL. A N. Eeincipsl
~ St NV. TelephOne Main sS77-k
ta2S-tf
The Washington times., 1906-04-03

One of the most popular
styles ever shown in co
CARTS. Full swell sides.
guaranteed rattan: adjustable
back and dash; 1896 gear ana
all modern attach
ments: Ike cut; CO 1r
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The Grenada sentinel., 1906-10-06
BEES CLOSED A MINE.
ewarmed in Millions and Men Wers
Unable to Work.

There are instances in great number
where mining operations were tenn
porarily suspended by a shortage OF
funds or by water flooding the proper
ty, but it remained for Mohawk, a
small station along the Southern Pa
cific, to furnish a new cause which is
unique in the history of mining. The
company affected owns the Red Cross
mines in the Mohawk mountains.
Millions of bees, attracted by the
water at these mines and forced from
their hives in the mountains by the
drought, took possession of the water
supply, and their numbers were so
great that it was found impossible to
drive the swarms away. Consequently
the mines have been shut down until
the rainy season sets in, when it Is
hoped the bees will return to their
mountain homes.-Sacramento Bee.
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-10-06
Aunt Mary's "Ouiet" Funeral.

A dear old New England spinster,
the embodiment of the timid and
shrinking, passed away at Carlsbad,
where she had gone for her health.
Her nearest kinsman, a nephew, or
dered the body sent back to be buried
as was her last wish-in the quiet
little country churchyard. His sur
prise can be imagined, when, on open
ing the casket, he beheld, instead of
the placid features of his Aunt Mary,
the majestic port of an English gen
eral in full regimentals, whom he re-
membered had chanced to die at the
same time and place as his aunt. At
once he cabled to the generals heirs,
explaining the situation and requesting
instructions. They came back as
follows: Give the general quiet fu-
neral. Aunt Mary Inferred to-day with
full military honors, six brass bands,
saluting guns"
The Grenada sentinel., 1906-10-06
Water in Epidemics.

The relation of water to germs and
epidemics is subject full Of interest
from the standpoint of public hygiene.
In the Revue Scientifique" DR.. Nal
mejac discusses the whole subject Of
the experiments which have been
made from 1885 to the present day to
test this question, and especially with
respect to Eberth's bacillus, which is
that of typhus. All that is known Of
this bacillus-its vitality, habits and
reproductions dwelt upon, with the
result of showing that it subSists long
er than any o-her in steriliZed water.
Dr. Malmejac's conclusion is that wa
ter should be regarded as true am
bient for germs, and not as an acci-
dental channel, and, above all, that
pathogeneous germs may live in water
for sufficient length of time to cause
epidemics.