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The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
H0ODLUMS ATTACK
MAN AND WOMAN.
Police Pursue Miscreants
Who Fire Upon Them
and Vanish in Ruins

After being set upon by a gang of
hoodlums in the ruins of what was once
the Italian quarter late Tuesday night.
a Mexican woman was seriously In
Jured and her man companion saved
himself from a beating by running
away. Sergeant Brophy and PATROL
man j. B. Welch of the Police Depart
ment heard the woman's screams and
gave chase to the miscreants. One of
the seven of the gang turned and fired
four shots at the policemen before dis
appearing in the ruins.
The assault occurred late at night at
stockton and Union streets. The Mexi-
cans whose name could not be learned
were picking their way through the
disordered streets that are shrouded In
darkness. Suddenly from the ruins,
seven thugs emerged. Two of them
grabbed the woman and another or
dered the man to throw up his hands.
Instead of complying with the de-
mand, the man ran and was chased by
three of the men. The other four then
dragged the woman toward cellarway
when her screams attracted the atten-
tion of Sergeant Brophy ahd Patrol
man Welch
The policemen ran up and the four
thugs, who had been Joined by the
other three, ran toward Vallejo street
brophy's command to halt brought four
shots In reply. and the party separated
and was lost in the ruins. In the mean
time the woman and her companion
disappeared. 1t is believed that the
woman was struck in the foot by a
pistol bullet, as the man was seen to
assist her to walk. Spots of blood also
were found on the street.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
PEACE DELEGATES
END SESSION.
Further Resolutions Are
Adopted Suggesting
New War Regulations

LONDON, July 25.-The conference of
the Interparliamentary Union, after a
prolonged debate today, adopted the
following resolutions:
The Interparliamentary Union now
assembled in London expresses the view
that the second Hague conference
should,
First-By treaty define contraband of
war as being restricted to arms, NUM-
tions of war and explosives.
Second-Reassert and confirm the
principle that neither a ship carrying
contraband of war nor other goods
aboard such ship not contraband of
war may be destroyed
Third-Affirm that even belligerents'
private property should be as immune
at sea as 1t is on land.
The conference also adopted a reso-
luton in favor of the discussion by
The Hague conference of means to cut
down the "intolerable expenditure on
ornaments"
Another resolution provides that each
national group of delegates shall ap-
ply to its own Government to grant
funds to aid future conferences OF the
Interparliamentary Union
The decision as to the time and place
of the next conference was left in the
hands of the international council. 1t
Is expected that 1t will be held in Ber-
lin in 1908.
Congressman Bartholdt OF Missouri
read a paper for Senior Diego Mendoza.
representing Colombia, making a plea
for Bogota, Colombia, as the place for
the next meeting, which with other in
vitations was referred to the council.
The conference then adjourned.
Lord Chancellor Loreburn presided
at luncheon at the House of Lords.
given in honor of the delegates. En-
bassador Reid Paul CambOn. the
French ambassador; Count Benkendorf.
the Russian ambassador, and other
members of the diplomatic corps;
Speaker Lowther of the House of Com
mons: Home Secretary Herbert Glad
stone; Chief Secretary for ireland
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
ALCAZAR FIRE AIDS
POLICY-H HOLDERS.
Theater in Flames When
Big Blaze Was Still
Several Blocks Away
ORIGIN UNKNOWN

The earthquake clause, to which the
dishonest insurance companies look to
relieve them OF the necessity Of paying
their fire loss claims in San Francisco,
viii be found an incomplete subterfuge
for the companies insuring property on
the gore of land bounded by Market.
Sutter and Taylor streets. For several
days Detective Sergeant Ed Gibson Of
the Police Department has been aiding
policy-hOlders TO obtain their insurance
by appearing before the adjuster of the
companies and testifying that the fire
which destroyed the property on the
land above mentioned started in the
Aloszar Theater on the afternoon of
April is.
This fire, which was either of acci-
dental or incendiary origin, started
when the main fire was still many
blocks away at stockton and Pine
streets Gibson was walking down
O'Farrell street on Wednesday night
toward the Alcazar when a volume of
smoke burst from that theater and
sheet of fame sprang skyward. A
number Of soldiers emerged hurriedly
from the building
The fire from the theater spread
quickly through at the rear TO the FUR
niture houses Of Breuner & Co. and the
Cordes Company, and later leaped
across O'Farren street and down to-
ward the Phelan building.
The St Francis later was caught in
the grip Of this fire and it was not until
the fire. starting at the Alcazar Theater,
had eaten as far as Taylor street on
one side, Sutter on the other and Mar
ket on the third side OF q great triangle
that il Joined with the great fire coming
over from Chinatown.
There are several witnesses to the
burning of the Alcazar and all agree
that at the time in the afternoon IL
caught fire the great sea of flame to the
northeast was many blocks away.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
SEE BOOMERANG IN
FRIENDLY SUIT.
Will Compel Milwaukee
Mechanics Assured to
Prove Upin Wisconsin

The friendly suit brought by Attor-
ney e. w. McGraw against the Mil
waukee Mechanics Fire Insurance Com
pany to compel it to divide its reserve
fund equally among the San Francisco
policy-holders turns out to be a wolf in
Sleeps clothing, according to sydney
Van Wyck and others of the assured,
who are trying to collect money for
their losses. If the suit Is decided as
McGraw petitions every policy-holder
of the Milwaukee Mechanics will be
forced to- appear either personally or
by counsel before the Master of Chan
Gerry in Milwaukee to swear to his claim
against the reserve fund of the Mil
waukee Mechanics.
This suit was brought to prevent
creditors of the Milwaukee Mechanics
from attaching the reserve fund of
100000 on deposit in Wisconsin Such
a suit was supposed to be a protective
action for the policy holders. The as
sured, according to their statements,
did not dream they would be compelled
to appear in Wisconsin to swear to
their claims.
Now" says Attorney Van wyck, "ac-
cording to the safety fund law the Mil
waukee Mechanics has the right to lay
aside part of its assets to cover its
outstanding policies. The company has
set aside $1,000. 900 for this purpose. BY
doing this 1t will not have enough
money left to settle its San Francisco
losses. By a stipulation in this suit
the San Francisco policy-holders must
appear in Milwaukee to prove up their
claims"
AT the meeting Of the policy holders
this afternoon Van Wyck will advocate
sending a protest to the Wisconsin
courts, asking that the policy holders
be relieved from appearing personally
or by counsel before the Master of
Chancery at Milwaukee
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited
Commercial Union Fire Insurance Company OF New forS
PaIatne Fire Insurance Company, Limited
Alliance Assurance Company, Limited
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society
Indemnity Fire Insurance Company of New York
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The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
DUrToN Will REPORT.
To show Condition of the Fireman's
Fund Company Today.

When the Organized Policy-Holders
rlleet this afternoon at sl1 Laguna
street they will receive from President
Dutton Of the Fireman's Fund Insur-
ance Company and the Home Fire and
Marine Insurance Company, both of
which concerns have been compelled TO
suspend business, detailed statement
OF the assets and liabilities of both
corporations. A full discussion Of the
situation and Of the course that Will
best serve the interests Of the policy
holders who were insured by either Of
the companies. will take place.
The general subject has been in
ouired into by the committee of three
of the Policy Holders League that was
appointed some days ago to look into
the condition Of the Fireman's Fund
and the Home Fire and Marine Insur-
ance companies and to report. The aid
OF the Policy Holders League was
solicited by President Dutton, and the
committee Of three. Of which Andrew
J. Carrigan is the chairman, is looking
into the affairs of both corporations.
asking a great many questions and
getting all the facts possible.
At a meeting Of the policy-holders'
committee with President w. J. Dutton
yesterday, the form Of procedure TO
wind UP the affairs of the two corpora
tions was discussed. Bankruptcy, in
sOlvency, ordinary liquidation and the
appointment Of a trustee were con-
sidered. The assets of the company.
as they were reported by President
Dutton, were given consideration.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
Personal.

w H. wosswich of Fresno is at the
Majestic.
]. D. Murphy of Goldheld is at the
Majestic.
J. D. Campbell of Goidhelds is at the
st. Francis.
w. n Ketchum of Chicago is at the
Dorchester.
A H. Grunell and party of Hag-
town, Md, are at the St Francis.
A L. Waters and family of Guada-
lajara, Mexico, are at the Dorchester.
John McNaught sailed yesterday on
the steamer Senator for Cape Nome
Alaska.
Fred NJ Seller. a prominent mer-
chant OF Portland, Or, is at the Dor
chester.
DR.. Rudolph Lasswitz and Alfred
Broker of Gotha, Germany, are at the
st. Francis.
Gay Lombard, prominent in grain,
shipping, club and social circles in
Portland, Or. is at the Cosmos Club.
w. z. Ball of Revillon Freres of
New York, the largest fur house in
the world. is at the st. Francis.
Frank J. Ratio and wife are the first
couple to occupy the bridal chamber at
the ST. Francis.
E. D. Ferren and family OF Atlanta,
Ca, are at the st. Francis.
H F. Anderson and wife of Santa
Cruz are at the st. Francis.
Murray Howe of Elizabeth. N. J., is
at the ST. Francis.
o. A Johnson of Los Angeles is at
the Savoy.
w. H. Sykes of Drain, Or, is at the
Baltimore.
James B. Dermbody of Goldfeld is at
the Baltimore.
Charles H. Ward and wife of Pasa-
dena are at the Dorchester.
c. w. Clark and wife of San Mateo
are at the Majestic.
Herbert Goodwin and party of Hous-
ton, Tex, are at the Majestic.
]. H Kinkiad and wife of Virginia
are at the Majestic.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
AUSTRIAN PHOENIX BEsrEGED.
Hundreds of PoIicy-HOIders Call for
Money In Vain.

Hundreds of Polfcy-HOIders Call for
Money In Vain.
Hundreds of holders of policies of
insurance issued by the Austrian
Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of
Vienna went to the headquarters of
the company on Post street yesterday
TO consult with the representatives of
the company and ascertain whether the
intention Of the company was to re-
fuse 10 make any payments in San
Francisco. Some were angry and some
were sorrowfuL They represented large
and small losses. They received the
same answer IN every instance, which
was that the company denies all liabil-
ity because Of the earthquake that took
place in this city on April IS.
More than 800 formal notices of this
attitude were sent out to FIRE losers
who Yainly pinned their faith on the
company when they paid their pre-
miums for insurance.
The policy holders held a meeting
yesterday afternoon at 1715 O'Farrell
street and decided to proceed against
the company as soon as possible. At
torneys were instructed to prepare ar
ticles of Incorporation of the associa-
tion that is to be formed
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26

quest into the death OF Henry Choux.
VINO died from the effects of a blow re-
cetved in a saloon row at Tventv-sixth
and Bryant streets. The Jury returned
verdict that II was impossible to de-
termine whether Chouxs death was
caused by the blow from a club welded
oy j. j. Linehan. proprietor of the sa-
ioon' or from the fall of Choux from
the roof. The jury also found that
Llnehan was justified in defending his
life and property and exonerated him
from all blame in the matter
Choux had been refused drink in
Linehan's place and afterward led an
assault by his friends on Lfnehan and
his bartender
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
onern Remnrd for Murderers

The Chinese Consul General, Sun SEE
Yee, notified Chief Of Police Dinan yes
terday that a reward of $500 would be
paid for the arrest and conviction of
the persons guilty Of killing Hoong
Foong Sing on June 16 at Sacramento
and Stockton streets. Sing was delving
IN the ruins Of his store when he was
made the target of a brick thrown by
young hoodlums. The Chinaman died
later Of a fractured skull. and Detec-
tives Mcmahon and Bell, after search.
reported that his slayers could not be
found. The murdered man leaves a
wife and two children destitute in a
refugee camp in Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
Policx-Holder. to Confer.

A meeting of policy holders of the
German Insurance Company of Free
port will be held this afternoon at 2
o'clock in Judge Troutt's courtroom in
the synagogue at Webster and Califor-
mia streets to discuss ways and means
to secure better treatment.
The policy-holders of the Rhine and
Moselle Company will meet at o'clock
today at 1929 California street.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
MCKINLEY COMING HOME
To RECEIVE HIS SENTENCE
Convicted Oregon Land Grabber Now
on Way to San Francisco From
China

PORTLAND, July 25.-Horace G. Nc
Kinley, one of the arch-conspirators in
the land frauds in this State, accord
Ing to the Oregonian, Is now on his
way to San Francisco from China and
will arrive at the bay city within two
weeks. Since his conviction last year
in the United States District Court of
Oregon, along with S. A. D. Puter. d.
w. Tarpley, Frank II. walgamott and
Mrs. Emma L. Watson, Mckinley has
travelled over a considerable portion Of
the United States and China. 1t is ex-
pected that he will come north and
submit to a sentence at once on his ar
rival at San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26

constructed in San Francisco, and, as
the cut shows, is to be very attrac-
tive.
The structure will contain twelve
apartments, eight of which will con-
of which will contain seven rooms and
bath. The basement, which will be well
lighted and perfectly ventilated, con-
tains the servants quarters and store
rooms.
The whole building, which is to be
constructed on the lines of the very
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26

latest Eastern apartments, will con-
tain every modern convenience. 1t
will be three-story and basement
frame structure with stucco finish, the
design to be Spanish renaissance.
Mrs. Lewis is the first to give orders
for improving any of the property on
Mob Hill. The architect who prepared
the plans for Mrs. Lewis is Kenneth
Mcdonald Jr., and the building when
completed will be managed by Mrs
Lewis agents, Messrs Baldwin &
Howell.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
OAKLAND AFTER wILcHERs.
Board of Works VIII Cancel Policies
in All Bad Companies.

OAKLAND July 25.-The Board Of
Public Works has ordered the cancel
ing OF every policy carried on public
buildings in "welching" fire insurance
companies. Commissioner F. c. Turner
today presented q resolution which
directed Secretary W. B. Fawcett to
communicate at once with the State In
surance Commissioner and ascertain
what companies doing business in
Oakland were in poor standing.
The resolution was adopted with the
decision that all policies in bad COM
panies would be Cancelled as soon as
the information reaches the board.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
STILL SUING FOR INSURANCE.

Two New Actions Are Commenced In
the Superior Court.
The Henry Hip Tailoring Company
brought suit yesterday against the Will
liamsburgh City Fire Insurance Com
peny 10 recover the full amount on
$500 policy on the stock Of clothing at
81 East Third street. The total loss is
placed at $4,000.
Mrs. r A Teubner sued the North
German Fire Insurance Company for
$500. it being the amount of Insurance
on frame building on Clay street, be-
tween Hyde and Larkin.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
San Francisco the ImperishabIe.

folder giving story Of recovery of San
Francisco. Large map Of burned district air
ship pictures. panoramic views. 20x6A inches
show whole water front and unburned section
also the start of the FIRE. Will send auy
number, any address, receipt of cents a
copy. Address call Department ii, General
Passenger Gee, Southern Pacific. Ferry Build
Ing, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
SANTA FE HANDS WALK OUT.
Freight Handlers Demand an Increase
in Wages.

The freight handlers at the Santa Fe
freight yards, Spear and Harrison
streets, walked out yesterday to get an
increase in wages. They are being
paid 22k cents an hour and want what
the Southern Pacific freight handlers
are getting on this side of the bay, %
cents an hour.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
CaIifornians fin Paris.

PARIS. July 25.-Miss Mary Grim
Minis of Los Angeles and Sam H. wes-
ton of Berkeley registered at The Call
Herald bureau today.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26

CHINESE GAMBLER FINED-Ab linn
Keeper OF the fantan resort on Brennan place
that was ratded last week by Police Captain
Duke. who bagged eight players. was fined $50
Yesterday by Judge ShortaL The players were
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
WOLF MOVES HEADQUARTERS.
Insurance CommISuioner's ONCE Lo-
Gated in Union Trust Building.

Insurance Commissioner Wolf moved
his Office to the Union Trust building
yesterday. His old headquarters on
Fillmore street Were not large enough
70 accommodate his Office force. The
new Office will be open from a. m
until D. m. daily except Sundays.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26

Bryce, William j. Bryan and Prince
Hilkoff were among the distinguished ed
guests.
Mr.. Bryan made the hit Of the occa-
sion with a brilliant piece of word
painting. describing the glories OF
peace. his text being that a noble life
is better than death on the battlefield.
Prolonged applause greeted Bryan's
oratorical EFFORT.
The delegates and their ladies visited
Windsor Castle during the afternoon.
They were received by the officials and
conducted through the royal apart
ments and gardens by special invita-
tion of King Edward Tea was served
in the conservatory.
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26

Cooper e. Co., the stationers, AZ years
on Market st., now 1927 Fillmore mr..
Ellis. Full line blank books &stationerys
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26

N m RS. o. LEWIS. who formerly
NH owned the three-story and
basement building on the
north line7of California street,
between Jones and Leavenworth, oc-
cupied as flats, has had plans
prepared for a new building to be
erected on the same site, which will
be valuable improvement to the Mob
Hill neighborhood. The building will
be a distinct departure. both in design
and plan, from anything heretofore
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26
PanI Elder a Co.

Are open Informally during the COM
pletion of their building on Van Ness
avenue. corner of Bush street. They
have ready Keeler's San Francisco
Through Earthquake and Fire
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26

LINEHAN ExONERATED
BY A CORONER's JURY
Coroner Walsh yesterday held an in
The San Francisco call., 1906-07-26

CINCINNATI. July 25.-H. C. Holmes, a mer-
chant Of Adams County, today while insane,
opened fire upon Policeman Rossiter. The officer
returned the fire, killing Holmes
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1906-08-23

Word has been received that DR.
Thomson's father, living in Medina,
o., had a paralytic stroke last week
and DR.. Thomson has gone 10 be
with his father in his last hours, as
there is no hope Of recovery, and a
few hours or days will probably see
the end. DR. Thomson is expected
back in Berea next week.
Last Saturday Sam Davis, with his
shotgun shot and killed a valuable
dog belonging TO Curtis Kelley, on
Mr.. Kelley's grounds, near Muddy
Greek, apparently just 70 see what
he could do with his gun. II Mr.
Kelley chose 10 prosecute, the boy
might be sent 10 the penitentiary for
his fun Guns are dangerous play
hings and ought not 10 be allowed
in hands Of minors at ali, unless
older people are watching over them,
Many will remember Mrs. Durbin,
formerly Of Hornick, Iowa, who at
tended the "h0me coming" in June,
While in Kentucky word was sent "a
her that the store owned by Mr..
Durbin, valued at about 5000, was
burned 10 the ground. The FIRE was
probably due TO the carelessness OF
roomers. The insurance papers were
lost in the fire and they were able 10
secure only $500. They are now
living in Mclean, Ills, where they
have gone heartily 10 work 10 regain
what they have lost
The annual Sunday School Con
vention OF the Glade District was held
at the Baptist church last Saturday,
aud with the exception of Miss Fox 8
address, the program was fully car
ried out. The president, who has
attended many such conventions, says
the addresses were among the most
inspiring and practical he has ever
heard, and all who attended express
the same opinion, with 81 am glad |
was there" The officers for next
year are; William Flanery, president;
William Blanton, vice president, and
Miss Lille Chrisman, secretary.
Let's work up a little more enthusi-
asm for next year.