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The San Francisco call., 1906-05-04
BUILDINGS TO
Be FIREPROOF
Architects Plan for
Many StruCt-
ur6S.

Preliminary plans for many big fire.
proof, shake proof buildings have been
drawn up. Builders are slow to accept
plans for their new structures at pres
ent. They are waiting for the final
insurance settlement.
Capital also is waiting for the new
building ordinance. So far there is no
inkling as to what the new restrictions
and limitations will be. But there is
not the slightest doubt about whether
new skyscrapers will be built.
The State Board of Architects has
the following suggestions to make in
relation to the restrictions Of the COM
ing building ordinances:
Thorough inspections and investiga-
tions have been made through the burnt
district and it has been found that safe
ty is not a question Of style of archi-
lecture, but quality of workmanship.
Cornices and arches need not be ex-
cluded from the new city. Where they
were properly anchored and built they
withstood the shock and the fire both.
1t is the opinion of the board that the
city beautiful need not be without it's
picturesque cornices and decorations.
The Call and Kohl buildings are proof
enough that good work on decorations
will insure them against destruction
The pile foundation has been found
to be the most substantial. In the
earth g vibrations It rests as does 8
chip in water. And the building rests
securely upon it. Forty five feet is ad-
vised as safe depth for either pile or
concrete foundations.
The height makes no difference in the
matter Of safety. Any building sup
ported by what is known as the cage,
steel frame will withstand any ordinary
number nine'' shake. It is necessary
buildings. With proper workmanship
they can be built in such a way that
they viii be absolutely safe.
Bay windows are not considered safe.
Though it is strongly urged that decora-
tions be permitted, few projections
should be allowed.
1t Is considered that the Ferry Build
ing sustained the most severe shock Of
anv in San Francisco. Yet inspection
shows that it is good for several more
shakes such as the one of April 18th.
The tower is included in this statement.
In conformity with the resolution
adopted by the Citizens Committee,
Mayor Schmitz yesterday appointed q
Committee to devise laws for rebuilding
San Francisco, which will suit existing
conditions and facilitate the speedy
construction Of dwellings, business
houses and public buildings. The Com
mittee consists of seven supervisors and
an auxiliary Of seven representative
men including architects, builders,
structural engineer and attorney. The
following supervisors are on tho Com
mittee: James L. Gallagher, George F.
Duffey, A. N. Wilson, Daniel G. Cole
man, L. A. Rea, Charles Boxton, Max
Mamlock. The following constitute the
auxiliary: William Curlett, jeremiah
Deneen, R. G. Berkeley, William H.
Leahy, Frank Shea, ]. W. Mahoney, A.
Ruef.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-04
UNDERWRITERS MEET.

OAKLAND, May AIT ths meeting
Of the executive committee Of the Fire
Underwriters Adjusting Bureau hsld
in Reed Hall today the following were
selected to constitute general ADJUST
ing committee, the first seven names
being those of Eastern men and tho
remaining eight those OF men promi-
, nent in the insurance circles OF Cali
fornia: w. II. Clemons. J. II Cas-
well. C. H. Coffin. ]. A. Bament. L A
Moore, J. c. Corbet. II. F.. Atwood.
William Sexton. r ". Watt. Dixwsu
Hewitt, c. Mason Kinne. ". c. Drift
field. E. c. Niebling. E. Morrison and
D. E. Miles.
H. F. Atwood, who comes from Ro-
chester, N. Y, was elected chairman
OF the general adjusting coumittss
and E. 3. Morhardt was chosen sscre-
tary.
Speaking OF the work the committee
was formed to do and the extent OF its
powers Mr.. Atwood said:
"The principal duty OF the body OF
which / have been elected chairman
will be to apportion the losses among
the adjusters. Where six or more
companies are interested in q loss
that loss will be referred to a sub
committee. In loss where five or less
companies are interested the company
may designate their own adiustsrs.
This general adjusting committee or
no subcommittee of the parent body
shall have power TO bind the compa-
MES or waive any Of the rights or con-
~ ha ~
sub committees will simply act as ad-
Justers to arrive at the measure Of
damages. and their work must be ap-
proved or disapproyed by the general
organization.
we are eager to get busy, but be-
cause Of the precautionary delay
being taken In the opening Of safes
and vaults We are compelled to await
the time when we can begin important
operations. We have wired TO Baltf-
more for a supply OF the blank forms
that were used by the adjusters in
settling the insurance losses OF ths
great fire In that city two years ago.
Whether the general adjusting
committee will discriminate betweeen
losses occasioned by earthquake and
fire, and just what our course viii be
In that respect Is something that I
am at this time unprepared to talk
! about We plan to hold another ses-
sion tomorrow afternoon. and by the
early part OF next week we hope to
have the general adjusting COMMITTEES
at work in San Francisco. with head
quarters in the ferry depot"
Estimates OF fire risks carried by
companies insuring In San Francisco
vary from s1s5.oo0.o00 to $3.50, 600, 900.
e Myron Wolf. State Insurance. Com
missioner. makes an approximate ss-
innate OF $500 .0O0, 600.
The St. Paul and American Central
Insurance. companies today. through
John A. Backwith, loca. agent, paid
policies In full on Insurance held by
Governor Pardee on property at
Fourth and Folsom streets and F1f-
teenth and Mission streets. San Fran.
cisco.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-04
THEODORE ROOSEVELT" /"

sue based upon present valuation and
limited by charter provision only suf-
fees to construct public buildings,
water system and other improvements
which are indispensable. and that in
no way can the municipality be de-
pended upon to further private recon-
struction.
Former Mayor James D. Phelan.
chairman Of the finance committee, re-
ported that outside contributions for
the day amounted to $4,000 and local
contributions $4,000. bringing the
total available to $5,7so. 900. Adding
sums the press announced had been
contributed q total Of AAS16,2s5 vas In
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BRANDS CHARGES AGAINST
c. q. LATHROP As FALSE

David Starr Jordan Of Stanford Uni
vsrsity Is Aroused by an Un-
founded Attack.
The Call is in receipt Of tho follow
ing telegram from David Starr Jor-
dan, president OF Leland Stanford
Jr. University:
"PALO ALTO. CAL. May s.-San
Francisco Call: Anonymous attack In
the Examiner of May 2, charging
Charles G. Lathrop with peculatfon in
relation to the wrecked Stanford build
ing, was UNANIMOUSLY false and wholly
without foundation The university fac
ulty without exception have absolute
confidence in Mr.. Lathrop's integrity.
The buildings show architectural mis-
takes In not foreseeing earthquake but
not the slightest evidence of dishon-
esty known to me.
DAVID STARR JORDAN"
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Clothing Distribution SATURDAY.

By order OF General Greely no more
clothing will be distributed to the refu-
gees until Saturday, except in espe-
cially d1stressful cases. This order
was considered necessary to facilitate
the Issue OF clothing. The interim will
be utilized in the unpacking and ar
ranging Of the contributions.
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-04

sight The receipt of $4,000 in green
backs from Bisbeee. Ariz., will be
acknowledged today.
The committee meets again this
morning at 10 o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-04

WASHINGTON, May a. Major Gen.
era1 Bates, retired, will leave for San
Francisco tomorrow, where he will sup
erintend the accounting for Red Cross
and Government funds
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Only Those Whose Property Was De-
Stroyed by Fire Will Receive
Insurance.
London Companies Decide They Will
Only Recognize Claims Based Upon
the COnfla9ratiOn.

Union and National s1.ooe.oOo. Total
s13, ,150, Goa.
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1915 Broadway

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
VACATION DAYS

1t is getting along towards the time
When arrangements should be made
for the summer vacation and the MAN.
agement of the beautiful Haleiwa will
make special rates for your accommo-
dations during the summer months. At
this hotel the cuisine is superior and
the climate excells that of any place
on this island. The hotel is capitally
arranged and tennis court and golf
links are convenient adjuncts. There
is a fine bathing pool, good shooting
range and boats for the use of the
guests. Manager Bidgood WIN be
pleased to correspond with you relative
to rates and accommodations.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
.SONOMA WAS LATE
REACHING PORT
VESSEL HAD A GREEN. CREW AND
1HIIS AFTERNOON.

Six days late the S. s. Senoma arrived
vessel lost seven days going from San
Francisco to the Colonies. She went
on the dry dock while in Sydney and
left that port on Saturday July Z,
five days late. She sailed from Auck-
land July II. She was expected here
yesterday from Sydney but did not
make the schedule. She had a green
engine crew and they could not keep
her fired up to the requisite point.
She brought four passengers for Ho-
nolulu and has a fair sized crowd for
San Francisco. A fair sized crowd will
depart by her from this place today.
Last Saturday night a fancy dress
dinner followed by a parade was given
by the passengers. The first prize for
ladies went to Mrs. Kelly who was
dressed as an American gentleman,
Captain Duton received the first prize
for gentlemen. He was dressed as a
Maori lady, the second prize went to
Bert Hawthorne as Cupid. He was
refreshing. D. Gerard an actor was
dressed as a cowboy and H. A, Wilcox
appeared as Neptune.
The S. s. Sierra was sighted as were
the Ventura and presumably the Kirk
field during the trip.
Herr Frithjoff Won Auer and Count
August Won Zedlitz are Germans who
are returning home. They have been
attached to the German bureau of in
telligence stationed in China.
Major LallOrff, Captain. Dulon and
Lieut.. Bahrdt are German army of
ficers who are going home from service
in China.
Bert Hawthorne is a wealthy Austria
liam ranch owner.
for San Francisco at p. m. today from
the Oceanic wharf
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
SERIOUS FIRE ON
THE WATER FRONT
TITLE E. STARBUCK ON FIRE
ENDANGERED OTHER SHIPPING
FIRE STARTED IN CARGO.

What came near being a very serious
fire on the water front occurred last
night aboard the ship Title E. Star
buck. The fire was discovered about
10 o'clock. Smoke was seen pouring
in great volumes out of the matches
and ventilator. An alarm of fire was
sounded. The fire was midships in
some bags of sugar stored in the lower
hold.
There was considerable delay in get
ting a line of hose on to the ship after
the fire engines had arrived but finally
the hose was carried from the Hack
field wharf across the slip to the Rail-
way wharf No. 2 where the Starbuck
was lying. The fremen went below
through the forward hatch and located
the fire after considerable difficulty in
the sugar close to the starboard side of
the ship. Sugar does not blaze out but
it attains a terrific heat and gives forth
great quantities Of smoke. Salt wa
ter was thrown into the vessel for
about half an hour before the fire was
extinguished.
The damage to the ship amounted
to little. A plate was warped and
some Of the wooden lining was burned
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away. Several hundred dollars will, it
is thought, cover the damage to the
vessel. 1t was a fortunate thing that
she was on iron vessel for otherwise,
the fire would have eaten it's way
through the side of the ship onto the
wharf. Comparatively few bags of
sugar were burned. The principal
damage was done by water. There
were about 1000 bags aboard and about
5000 bags will be more or less damaged
Captain Andrew Fuller is making a
survey.
On the opposite side of the wharf
were the bark Mohican and the bark
entine I<liSitat. Had the latter caught
fire nothing could have saved her for
she had a cargo of pine lumber. A
dredger was astern of the Starbuck
and further toward the land were the
tug Dauntless and oil barge Monterey.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
TURKEY OPPOSED
TO AN EMBASSY
TACTICS THAT MAY CAUSE AM
ERICA TO PRESS CLAIMS WITH
RENEWED VIGOR.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 1O-Fresh
instructions have been sent to the Tur-
kish Minister at Washington, Chekib
Bey, to renew his efforts to dissuade
the authorities at Washington from
carrying out the proposed elevation of
the legation here to the status of an
embassy.
1t appears that when the Turkish
Government was first notified that the
United States desired to effect the
change Chekib Bey was ordered to OPP
pose the project, but replied that he
was unable to shake the determination
of the State Department. He has now
been instructed to inform that depart
ment that the proposed action requires
a previous agreement between the two
countries, which has not been effected
i'm the present case.
WASHINGTON, July 1O.-The State
Department has not yet been advised
of the existence of any opposition on
the part of the Turkish Government to
the elevation of the American Lega-
ton at Constantinople into an embas-
sy. OF course, if the Sultan declines
to receive Mr., Leishman in the capa-
city of ambassador under the creden-
tials he now holds, he is acting per-
fectly within his rights. But it is GER
tain that such a course will not tend
to the strengthening of the relations
between America and Turkey, because,
in the view of the officials here, it
will amount to a distinct discrimina-
ton against the United States and in
favor of the great European powers
now represented by ambassadors at
the Porte. These ambassadors have,
by right Of their office, personal access
to the Sultan at any moment.
The American Minister and other
Ministers, in fact, must do business
through the Porte entirely, and on the
rare occasions when they gain access
to the person Of the Sultan, they are
obliged to wait many weeks for the
opportunity. The result is very real
obstruction and embarrassment in the
transaction of business, so that the
State Department is not likely to re-
ceive graciously any protests against
the reception Of Leishman's Embassa-
dorial credentials. It is true that much
of this business has related to the pre-
sentation Of American claims against
Turkey, but II the Government of that
country cherishes the idea that these
are to be further INSTRUCTED by a re-
fusal to allow them to be presented
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
DIMONO & CO,
AER TO REBUILD
WILL CHANGE IT'S ENTIRE STORE
TO GIVE MORE ROOM AND A
BETTER DISPLAY.

w w. Dimond & Co., will begin
shortly to rebuild its store. AS soon
as stock taking is completed, work
will begin. The plans have all been
prepared and approved.
Among the changes will be a maz-
canine floor for the art department.
This will give more office room on the
main floor. There will be a .rearrange-
ment of goods, everything being de-
partmentized and ornamental booths
being introduced.
On the Eva side, the mezzanine floor
will be extended over the alleyway
leading from King street to the Post
office lowering the ceiling of that al
leyway to eight feet. An ornamental
arch entrance from King street to the
alleyway will be built.
These changes win be completed
about the middle of September.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
LIQUOR
ROW STILL
KEEPS UP
ANOTHER CHARGE AGAINST
E&-SPEAKER AKINA AND A
CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT.

The Waimea liquor license row had
two new developments today One
was new affidavit charging J. A. Aki-
ma with queer work in getting sigma
lures to the protest against the Kauai
Wine and Liquor Company's applca-
ton, and the other was the resignation
of C. B. Hall as the manager of the
latter company. The resignation was
made known to Treasurer Campbell,
with news that A. e. Harris had sue
ceeded him. This removes the objec-
ton that first held up the company's
application, the objection having been
that a license should not issue to the
company while Hall, who was convict
ed on account of a supply of liquor to
minor in the company's place, was
still president.
The new affidavit is from one of the
purported signers of the protest
against the company's application. The
deponent sets forth that he was invit-
ed to Akina's house and that Akina
discussedwith him the matter of a job
as luna on Wahiawa Sugar Company S
plantation, saying that the plantation
was very short of lunas and that there
was a chance for him. Akina promis-
ed him a job, but never got it for him
After this statement, deponent says
that he has been informed that his
name is on the Kauai Wine and Liquor
protest which Akina circulated, but
that he never placed it there nor die
he ever authorize it to be placed there
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
TWENTY-THREE
FOR THE MOLOKANS


as he did, when he returned from the
Volcano. They spent a lot of yester-
day there and gang arrived before
he did this morning Several of them
have established communication di-
rect by a new variety Of pigeon English
which, mixed with japanese. Chinese
and Portuguese pigon efforts, to which
the Molokans have been listening
makes an entirely new and striking
variety of talk
Inquiry among the Molokans who
were drifting about the government
buildings today indicated that they
were down on" Demens They ac-
cuse him of utterly misleading them
as to the character of the jobs they
were to get in Hawaii. There is much
Indignation among some of them a.
gainst Demens, in fact, and also some
against Castle, who has spent a large
sum of his own money trying to help
them and colonize them here, but who
they think, didn't give them thorough
and correct information about what
they were to do They declare that
Demens led them to exect easy work in
Hawaii
The Molokans here claim to have been
getting 81 a day in California, and
working much shorter hours than they
are required to work on plantation cane
| fields here, though the work in Cali
fornia was equally hard, they state.
/ This is the cause of their abandon
ment of Kealia, according to their own
| statements. They deny being lazy or
unwilling to work.
The claims of the Molokans as to
work are borne out by those who were
employed them in Honolulu. They
were found to be fine stevedores. Char
! ley Bon, who employed them, was quot
ed some time ago as stating that they
were, the best stevedores he had en-
ployed, next. to the Hawaiians, who
are the best here when they work. A
number were given jobs among the
gangs at the Nuuanu dam and here also
they made q fine showing.
Moses" is among the men in the
gangs hustling about today for the-final
arranging of their plans to leave for
the coast. He has been quite a lead
err from the start. Unlike his great
namesake he is now engaged in lead.
ing his children away from the. Pro
missed Land, and also unlike the name.
sake, he got more than a look at The
Canaan he led them to, and he says
that he had far more looks than h,
wants to have again. Moses will leave
this afternoon if he can get away and
he will take with him a bunch of fol
lowers who will, as it was out thi:
morning, be good things for the wind
Today is the twenty-third day o
July, and it is 90 for the Molokans
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
ARE YOU PREPARED

Is your drug chest complete with
all of the requisites in the event of an
accident? Most drugs and iniments,
if properly kept, will last long time,
every house should have supply in
case of a sprained ankle, cut or sud-
den illness. Our drugs are above proof
you cannot get better anywhere and
we can supply you with just what is
needed at the home. To be ready at
all times is virtue that every house
keeper should possess. We would like
to quote you a price on what you need.
Hebron Drug Company.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
First Circuit, Territory of Hawaii
At Chamberlain Probate
In the Matter of the Estate of James
McCready, Of Honolulu, Deceased.
Order of Notice Of Hearing Petition
for Administration.
On reading and filing the Petition OF
H, II. Williams, of Honolulu, alleging
that James McCready, of Honoiulu,
died intestate at said Honolulu, on the
18th day of June, "a. u. 1906, leaving
property in the Hawaiian Islands
necessary to be administered upon, and
praying that Letters of Administration
issue to David Dayton.
1t is ordered that Monday, the 9th
DAY of August, A ID. 1905, at 10 o'clock
a. m, be and hereby Is appointed for
hearing said Petition in the Court
Room of this Court, at Honolulu, at
which time and place all persons oon-
cerned may appear and show cause, if
any they have, why said Petition
should not be granted, and that notice
of this order be published in the Eng
fish language, once a week, for three
successive weeks, in the Hawaiian Star,
newspaper in Honolulu.
Dated at Honolulu, July End, 1906.
]. T. DE BOLT,
First Judge of the Circuit Court Of the
First Circuit.
Attest:
L. p. SCOTT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court of the First
Circuit.
J 4ts-July 2, 9, 16, g.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The Board of Education meeting
which was to have been held this af-
ternoon was postponed for a week. By
that time, it is expected, a commits
sioner to succeed Mrs. Jordan will have
been appointed. The names of a num-
Der of ladies who have been suggeste'
are being considered by Governor Car
ter
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
DAILY STOCK REPORT

Between Boards-Sales: SO Eva Co.,
$23.625; Is Eva 1923 625; 25 EVA 1923 625;
10 McBryde 5000; IS Eva, $23 625; 10
Eva 1923 .625; so Waialua S62.5O
Session Sales: 10 McBryde 900; 30
McBryde 5000; 10 Haw. C. & S. Co.,
$S5 90; $50 Eva, $23 so.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
CHINA ARRIVED YESTERDAY.

The $. S. China arrived yesterday
from San Francisco with four days
later mail She was very light with
cargo and had few passengers. She
brought back T. H. Petrie who has
been absent on a vacation on the main
land. H. ]. Johnston the Customs
broker also returned. The vessel de-
parted for the Orient and Manila at
p. m. yesterday
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
A THEORY.

What makes Dumley keep talking
about hot weather."
II suppose" answered Miss Cayenne
ITS to get his mind off it. He's one
of the people who never give any
thought to what they are talking
about"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-23
Classified Advertising
Found

through an ambassador, it is probable
that the State Department will be
obliged to respond by charging the
American diplomatic representative at
Constantinople, even though he remain
in the grade of Minister, to press these
claims with an energy heretofore UNI
known in the course of the negotia-
tons.