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THE MORI"G 0KEG05IAN, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1906. AID IN REBUILDING PardeeAsks Congress to Allow State's Claims. - NEWLANDS WANTS INQUIRY Proposes Government Aid to City, Which Meets Opposition ol Both - Senators From California. ; . Will Be Rejected. WASHINGTON", May 2. That the Cali fornia. Senators do not consider that there should at present be an effort to secure Government sld In the general recon struction of the city of Ban Francisco was made evident in the Senate today. The Question came up on- Newlands' res olution directing the finance committee of the Senate and the ways and means committee of the House to consider the feasibility of the Government s guaran teeing bonds to aid In the rehabilitation of the stricken city. The Nevada Sen stor discussed the resolution at some length, contending for the regularity of his- suggestion and enlarging upon the desirability of making the city a more attractive center of population than it bad ever been. Both Flint and Perkins described the Introduction of the resolution as unwtoe at this time and both indicated their opin ion that the California delegation should have been consulted before the presenta tion of the measure. The resolution was referred to the committee on finance. At the beginning of the session Perkins presented a telegraphic petition from Governor Pardee, of California, for the payment of the claims of that gtate against the Government, for the settle ment of whloh bills are now pending. Th'o text of the petition was as follows: Will Congress, in California's great need, pais out 6 per cent land claims, amounting to about Il.OOO.OOO; also our War of Ra eelllon claims. aggregating le.000.000; also our Inaiaa war claim originally ewjv.iA,, m account of the destruction of 300.000.000 of Sen Francisco property, which represents one firth of the assessed valuation of the entire State? Our State funds, . including maintenance of aeyluma, penitentiary and repairs ot public buildings ' Injured' and destroyed by earth quake., will all be greatly hampered unless Congress can see its way clear to pass these . mime, the Justice of which has not been iTlouely questioned. . We are under great obligation to Congress already, but we venture to aak for. this fur ther, aid. , "The petition was referred to the committee on claims. ' Plan for Congressional Inquiry. Newlands presented a joint resolu tion directing the Senate committee on finance and the House committee on ways and means) to investigate the feasibility of the Government's guar anteeing; bonds to assist In the re building of San Francisco. The resolution recites the recent dis aster, ami says that under-the powers nt the general welfare clause of the Constitution, Congress should come to the aid of Ban Francisco. The resolution follows: Resolved, by the flenate and Home of Representatives in - -Ofmerrese assembled, that is plana for financial aid In the restoration ' P-an FVanolaoo. and that they report to 1n tire restoration of San Franolsco. either a guarantee of credit to the city of San -afieis(b. whlrii will enable the cltv to ee- .re At low rates of Interest the money necet- ry tot puouc wotm, u wen aa mf mone) 'ceejary for the restoration of 1 the com- "ftrclal. residential and manufacturing build- gs CI pan rnnDnrtJ, lu ue luaticu ai 1011 Ales or interest to property-owners upon note and mortgage, such guarantee of credit to be ordltioned upon -the approval by a commis sion to be appointed- by the President of the I'nlted 8tatea of the plans proposed and the expendtturas made thereunder: or whether It la practicable or advisable to promote the or aanlzation of a great financial corporation. National or State, half of whose stock shall be taken by subscribers for cash and half of whose stock may be taken by San Francisco property owners for property conveyed to such corporation at an appraised valuation, the eaeh, eubsorlbed to be ueed either for luaua- to' individual owners of Sen ' Francisco property, or to be expended in improving -property so conveyed to such corporation, with pro visions for the gradual sale ot such property after the successful completion of the work of reatoratton.' such plan to Involve profit to the atockholdera ' thus cooperating: and whether or not tt is practical or advisable for the United States to Invest In the stock of such -corporation or to make a loan to such corporation upon the linos heretofore pursued by the -National - Government in aid of Na tional expositions for the promotion of com merce between the States and foreign na tions, or whether any other plan Is advisable or practical for National aid in the restora tion of Ban Francisco. That whatever plan of aid he advised, a Board of National CommUeloners experienced in exposition building to be appointed by the -President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall be included, with such powers ef control over both plans and eat tndlture as may be deemed 'advisable. That $100,000,000 Story. - Newlands had read a newspaper clip ping which was an extract from the New .York Horald. containing headlines, "One1 Hundred Million for San Fran cisco," and stating that "Senator New lands, of Nevada, says huge sum has been practically agreed on by financiers." "It had," he said, "doubtless been given wide currency by the Associated Press." He said the wrong Impression 1b con veyed In the headlines over the story, rather than in the article itself. He stated that it was because Ui Informa tion had not been officially obtained that it contained any errors, which he knew were wholly unintentional. While he had been in New York for the past two or three days consulting financiers on the subject of the restoration of San Fran cisco, the statement printed was an. ex aggeration. Newlands' Plea for California. Newlands said he offered the resolution without consuling the .California Sena tors, saying that they might be sensitive nn the question or asking aid. While he and those connected with him had been heavy losers, they would not be bene ficiaries under his resolution if it should become a law. "We propose to reconstruct our hotels and finance the matter ourselves," he said, and added that hla interest was due solely to his Interest in the Pacific Coast generally. ; Newlands said he thought that as much as 1:60,000,000 or 300,000, OX) would be neces sary to accomplish the complete rehabili tation of the -city. Of that he thought tho insurance companies would supply Jl). 000.000 to KU0.0oa.0uo and private enter prises also would do much. He believed the Government would not be called upon to guarantee more than 1100,000,000. VA country that can spend e300.000.000 in freeing Cuba and P00,000.000 in instructing the Filipinos In self-government can," he said, "afford to lend Its credit to the ex tent ot JM). 000. 000 or tl00.000.00u to help the Pacific Coaat In Its hour of distress." He thought it could be done under the gen eral welfare clause of the Constitution. JJje; .cpuntrj-Vh.a.-. declared,. "does not yet know-' now-hard It has" been hft by this disaster, for not only has San Fran cisco been Injured, but the entire country Is affected." Newlands asked for Immediate consid eration -of the resolution. . . Flint also asked for Immediate action, saying that he did not want the people of his. state to be buoyed up by false hopes which did not appear to him to be good. The California delegation, he added, hoped soon to have a plan of its own for seeking relief from the Govern ment. "We are asking many things from the National Government," he said, "and are not so much concerned whether the mil lionaires shall have aid in restoring their steel blocks as that we shall receive as sistance for the people who are asking bread and meat." He spoke of the neces sity for the reconstruction of the Gov ernment buildings of Ban Francisco and said that he and his colleague, Perkins, had received assurances from the com mittees that the bills would receive prompt attention. Let California Ask Aid. v : Speaking for himself, Perkins expressed regret that the resolution had been pre sented without consulting the California Senators. Congress and the country had responded most generously to California's pleas for help, and after referring briefly to what had so far been done, he said that neither the Government, the State of California nor the municipality of San Francisco had been able to formulate a request, owing to the fact that neither the state Legislature nor the San Fran cisco Council had held a session and he was opposed to any action In advance of an official request. He had no doubt that Newlands had been actuated by generous impulses, but he felt that. If he had con sulted the California Benators, he might have been dissuaded from presenting the resolution, which he considered would have been most desirable. Aldrlch then moved the reference of the resolution to the committee on finance and that motion prevailed without op position. He promised that the commit tee would take up the resolution prompt ly and report as its Judgment might dictate. NOT FAVORED BY THE SENATE Newlands' Scheme Meets Opposition of California Senators. OREGONTAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. May 2. It Is Quite improbable that Congress will act favorably on Senator Newlands' resolution presented to the Ben ate today, looking to Government aid In rebuilding San Francisco. The fact that the California Senators disapprove the Newlands Idea Is one of the strongest rea sons for believing it will fail, but, what Is equally important, the entire proposi tion is of a Socialist nature and is con sequently frowned upon by many Influ ential Senators. Mr. Newlsnds admits that the Govern ment, under his plan, would be called upon to guarantee not more than 1100,000, 000 to aid In rebuilding the stricken city. It Is announced that New York capital ists stand ready to furnish this amount, and more, If necessary. This, too, will be a strong argument against the adop tion of the Newlands proposal. Just what form of aid the California Senators will seek at the hands of Con gress is not yet known as they themselves are awaiting instructions from home. They will probably not, however, ask the Government to guarantee bonds. Con gress will make provision for the recon struction of the official buildings de stroyed or damaged by shock and fire, and,, it is possible, may promptly pay soma of the old California claims that have been pending for years without ad justment. But from present indications Congressional aid will not go much beyond this. The fact that Mr. Newlande) Intro duced hla resolution without consulting the California Senators and the further fact that Mr. Newlands himself is a heavy loser by the fire are both handicaps which will operate to defeat the move which he today inaugurated. OPPOSES PHELAN'S SCHEME President Wheeler Says City Needs No National Guarantee. OAKLAND, Call. May 2. Dr. Benja min Ide Wheeler, president of the Uni versity of California, does not agree with James D. Phelan that it will be necessary to ask a National guarantee to secure money with which to rebuild San Francisco. Dr. Wheeler said to The Telegram correspondsnt this morning: "We have always been a self-resourceful people, and I do not wish to have it believed now that we are try ing to make all we can out of our catastrophe aqd seeking to Impose upon the generosity of the country. We must secure the funds in a differ ent manner. In fact, I believe there will be little trouble about it. "San Francisco was built here -for natural reasons, and will be rebuilt. The earthquake had no lasting effect on the minds of the people. Those Injured by the fire will have to pool their interests, I should suggest by blocks, cheapening reconstruction. The city Is bound to help itself, and there will be no lack ot oapltal com ing In. Insurance money and funds handled by the banks will all go for reconstruction. A temporary stay of the bankruptcy law may prove neces sary, but this may not be, as the whole city Is In the same predicament, and failure of any considerable num ber means failure to thousands. . "All must stand together. Human life Is like a bicycle as long as it keeps going It stands, the moment it stops it falls. San Francisco must keep up its pace and not hesitate for a moment, and that it is certain to do. "If I were In a position, I should buy all the real estate I could In San Fran cisco. Some owners will be discour aged and sell at a low rate, and those who take these bargains will make fortunes. The only difficulty will be In selection ,of purchases. It Is hard to say how property values will re arrange themselves. "Personally, I believe the retail dis trict will stretch further up and down town, principally on Market street. "The banks and similar institutions will remain where they are. anchored by the . steel frame buildings now standing. If It were not for these, there would bo no guide for reconstruction. Aside from these features, the city may build up entirely different. If this should be the case, it will affect existing property values, and, while making the fortunes of some, will ruin thousands now well established." BOND GUARANTEE ADOPTED Metcalf Will Lay Plan of City Be fore Government. SAN FRANCISCO, May 2. Victor H. Metcalf, Secretary of Commerce ana La bor, who la here as the personal repre sentative ot the President, will be re quested to lay before President Roosevelt and tho Cabinet upon his return to Wash ington, the plan proposed by former May or James D. Phelan of having the Gov ernment guarantee a large municipal bonl Issue by San Francisco for the purpose of rebuilding the City. This action, it is said, was unofficially decided upon at a conference held last night at Fort Mason between the finance committee, of which Mr. Phelan la chair man, and Mayor Schmitz. at which the proposition for the rehabilitation of this city as suggested by Mr. Phelan, iwaa dis cussed at considerable length. It Is proposed that San Francisco shall Issue municipal bonds In the sura of $309. 000.000, to run a series of years, and the payment of which is to be guaranteed by the United Blatea . . - .... PUT END TO WASTE Relief Authorities Adopt Thor ough Check. NO STEALING POSSIBLE Thieves Who Robbed Hungry Will Be Detected and Prosecuted. Total of Over $4,000,000 Available for Fund. T NOTIFTf BI REAC OF PEOPUE i I FOUND. J OAKLAND. Cal., May 3. (Special., I I would suggest that you say to Oregonlans making Inquiry for rela t tlvea and friends in San Francisco t that it Is important that they notify 1 . either The Oregonlan or the bureau ' Ihere whether they have been located. I find that we are wasting time . . searching for persons who have al- 1 ready returned to Portland. W. 6. MACRAE. a........ ........ .........j BY ARyO DOSCH. OREGON RELIEF BUREAU. Oakland, Cal.. May 2. The finance committee,, in conjunction with Dr. DeVall, in charge of the Red Cross relief work, has devised a system of checks and balances that guarantees the proper expenditure of funds sent to'ald the city. By this it has removed any possibility of misap propriation, as all checks drawn on the fund will have to pass through a whole system of accounting and finally be signed by James D. Phelan, chairman, or J. Downey Harvey, secretary of the com mittee, e- Almost All for Food. ' These funds will be devoted almost en tirely to the purchase of food and other ; provisions, which will be now wholly in the hands of the Red Cross Society. This insures final distribution to the right persons. A checking system is already in operation ' In handling provisions and there will be no misapplication of these In the future. A great deal of food and other pro visions In the past- has not gone to the proper source. With the very rough or ganization necessary in order to get quick action men and women were trusted who were base enough to steal food from the needy. Will Prosecute Thieves. The most flagrant cases have, however, been discovered and prosecutions will fol low. The Red Cross Society Is secretly making investigations, and when it has secured sufficient evidence, will bring the guilty people Into court. It Is under stood that some of those who will be tried stood well In the community. The finance committee has received so far almost tSOO.000, and has spent leas than tlOO.OOO. There Is now raised by one means or another over $4,000,000, which will come to the hands of the finance committee and be expended by It through the Red Cross Society. i WORK AT OREGON HOSPITAL Oregon Doctors Care for Many Poor Burned in Disaster. . OREGON RELIEF BUREAU. Oakland May 2. Another day of traveling over the broken streets of San Francisco in search of Oregon "refugees resulted in finding about 20, many of whom were in need of assistance and it was freely given to them. At the Oregon Hospital, Captain Dr. Carll, who Is In command since the departure off Major Sternberg, reported having treated Mrs. Ella Mc Craken. widow of John McCraken, at one time a well-known Portlander. Mrs. McCraken was one of the first people treated, but in the rush of establishing the hospital the fact that she was a mem ber of the well-known Portland family was lost sight of. She was treated for a slight injury to her foot, received In making her escape on the morning of the earthquake. It was certainly a happy Inspiration that placed the Oregon National Guard Hospital Corps In the Wllmerdlng school. It Is also a great stroke for those who equipped the hospital in the name of Oregon. The hospital is located where live thousands of God's forgotten poor, just a few blocks north of the place where were the homes of people of wealth and contort. It is true that these homes were razed by shock and fire, but those who lived beyond the poor district were the kind who well know how to manage and to seek assistance In the pell-mell rush to provide for the home less, those who, on account of toppled chimneys and unsafe houses, were left to shift for themselves. It Is these peo ple for whose illness, burns and injuries the staff of excellent doctor from Oregon care. Yesterday three operations were per formed and today five sufferers went un der the surgeon's knife. At this hospital the doctors are called upon to treat more patients suffering from burns resulting from the big fire than any other hospi tal in San Francisco. The conflagration burned within a couple of blocks of tho hospital and so fiercely and suddenly came the flames that hundreds were driv en from their beds Into the streets with out time to dress or put on their shoes. Frightful burns resulted, for men, women and children in fleeing to safety trod on living coals of fixe. Within two days the number of cases treated daily has Jumped to 130. Mrs. Henry A. Snowe, of Tillamook, es caped without injury. She Is now em ployed at the Presidio Hospital as a nurse. Mrs. Burnett has moved out on the San Bruno road. The Postofflce ad- Norchweet People Registered at Ore gon Relief Bureaus, Oakland and Saa Francisco. OREGON RELIEF BUREAU, Oak land, May 2. Those who registered today follow: Portland Robert W. Collier.' E. C. Neldt. ' J earl Marks. . Edw. D. Deurent. Herbert D. Thompson. W. Pell Coleman. Wells Drury. Curg Eunsaker. , . Rsv. J. P. MclntjTe. S. A. Halla and family. William A. Groee. Edith X. Baum. C. O. Hanson. George Vrama.n. Mrs. E. W. Newt a. Mrs. Honoa M eyera. McCoy. EUansborg J. M. Murray. ancuu t er Charles K- Clssna. dross of E. IE. O'Niell Is the Presidio Postofflce. J. U Mitchell, of Portland, who is here in the interest of the Order of Washing ton, said today that he had distributed 2S5.35 amon- destitute members of the organization. ARMY IS DISTRIBUTING FOOD Only Plain Rations, Which Will Freeze Out Loafers. SAN FRANCISCO, May 2. For the first time in Its history the United States Army is engaged in distributing food In a city not under martial law. .The new regime began at noon today, at which hour the citirens' food committee that has been furnishing supplies for the var ious relief stations passed out ot exist ence. In order to facilitate the work of dis tribution, the city has been divided into seven districts, each in charge of an Army officer. The seven officers are to meet every day, after having learned the Immediate needs of their districts, and confer with Major Lea Feblger, chief of the bureau of consolidated relief sta UonsL At this daily conference all requi sitions for supplies will be Issued. Allan Pollock, or some one named by him, will sit each day with the heads of districts and the chief of the bureau es the rep resentative of the city. After being signed by th'e division head and approved by Major Feblger all requisitions involv ing the expenditure of money must be countersigned by the city's representative. In this way it is planned to combine the administration of the Army with the responsibility of the city for the funds that have been contributed for its relief. , The Army is distributing a ration which, although sufficient to sustain life and health, will not appeal to persons who crave for occasional luxuries. The ex pected effect of the limited diet is to force out of the food lines every man and woman who Is able to work, and can find It to do. As a precaution against sudden disar rangement of the new system, Dr. Devlne has arranged' for a Red Cross organiza tion within the Army organization, one official Red Cross representative being assigned to each district and instructed to work in harmony with the army offi cers. RESTAURANTS FOR WORKMEN Mrs. Crocker's Scheme Approved by Mayor, and Will Be Executed. SAN FRANCISCO, May 2. Mrs. Will H. Crocker this morning presented an extensive restaurant project to Mayor Schnuts, which at once met his approval. Vast eating-houses for the accommoda tion of workingmen in the burned district will be established, where a hot and nour ishing meal may be had for a -nominal charge of 5 or 10 cents. The first of these will be installed im mediately In Union Square, with a capac ity for 1000 customers. Mrs. Crocker's Idea is to organize places where men who are earning their living may secure good food at noontime at cost prices. She is now searching for an ex perinced manager. A large number of cooks and waiters will be employed at good wages. The Crocker building, at Montgomery and Market streets. Is' in a condition to be reconstructed, and the laborers are already at work upon it. The Will Crocker mansion on Nob Hill will be re built. The only thing saved were three Valuable pictures Millet's "Man With the Hoe," a Corot and a Rousseau. Besides Mrs. Crocker and her husband, Charles Templeton Crocker Is in the city. There will be a meeting of the Crocker heirs at the first possible opportunity, when plans for the future distribution of the estate will be discussed. Willi ONLY PAY FIRE LOSSES British Companies Deny Liability for Earthquake or Dynamiting. LONDON. May 2. A meeting of the representatives of the several British tire Insurance comanles interested in San Francisco was held in London today. It was unanimously agreed to send a Joint dispatch to Oakland to the following ef fect: "Under any circumstances, the British companies will only pay the losses for which they are legally liable, since to go beyond their contracts would be Il legal. They canont recognize any liability for damage by an earthquake where no Are ensued, not for damages to buildings pulled down or destroyed by order of the Ban Francisco authorities. The committee of Insurance officials at Oakland is dereoted, in the general in terest and before the removal of the de bris, to employ immediately the best available engineers and surveyors to in vestigate and report in detail the earth quake damake in the burned area. Three British offices the Alliance, the Commercial Union of Norwich and the Union whose San Francisco policies con tain clauses excluding liability for fires due to earthquake, have sent telegrams to their agents at San Francisco explain ing that, while concurring in the resolu tion quoted above, they do so without prejudice to the special position they oc cupy. ' RED CROSS HAD " $1,738,000 Has Balance Of $1,302,000 to For ward to San Francisco. WASHINGTON, May 2. The total amount of money raised by the American Red Cross up to date for the relief of San Francisco sufferers is tl.T28.000. Of this sum 1400.000 has been sent in cash to San Francisco; 134,000 was spent for blan kets, forwarded for the relief work, and $23,000 was used In buying provisions". The present balance is $1,302,000, which is be ing held at the disposal of the San Fran cisco Red Cross relief committee. Secretary Shaw has recommended to Congress an Immediate appropriation of $61,600 to replace land records destroyed at San Francisco. Gunnery Sergeant B. A. Forester, Ser geant McNally and Private Niemeyer are among the members of the marine corps who will bo reported to the President with a recommendation that they be com mended for fheir bravery and thoughtful ness at the time of the earthquake. MANY BURIED UNDER RUINS Coroner Convinced Death Total Will Exceed 1000. SAN FRANCISCO, May 2. Coroner Walsh is still of the opinion that the re mains of hundreds of earthquake victims lie under the ruins In the burnt district. "When the debris is cleared away," he said, "there will be at least .1000 addi tions to the death roll. I would not be surprised If the number reached 1500. "Great numbers of persons perished in the cheap lodging-houses that collapsed "Down In the fish market district, where hundreds of- men were at work at the time of the earthquake, several struc tures collapsed and the workers had no time to save themselves. "Few victims are being found now. be cause the debris in the places of death is as yet untouched. We cannot excavate the ruins, for that work would require 1000 deputies. "We can only wait for what we know must be a terrible harvest." . Captain Gwinn. from the headquarters of General Greely, called at police head quarters today and asked for police as sistance in the matter of investigating re ports relative to dead bodies lying in the ruins. He called attention to the inter view with Coroner Walsh. He has been looking up the dead for some days, and does not believe that the total will amount to any such number as the Coro ner states in his interview. So far the military authorities have a record of something over 350 dead bodies, and. in the opinion of Captain Gwinn. 500 will be as many as will ever be recovered. AID TO OUTSIDE DISTRICTS Committee Votes Money, but San Jose Declines Share. SAN FRANCISCO. May 2. The finance committee of the citizens' relief commit tee this afternoon - authorized President Benjamin lle Wheeler to draw $5000 of the $a.000 apportioned to Berkeley for re lief work. F. W. Van Siclen asked an appropriation for Alameda, but action was deferred pending the organization of a new district to include Alameda, Oakland and Berkeley. Ralph W. Hersey, of San Jose, informed the committee that his town asked noth ing, having found itself able to care not only for its own sufferers, but for 25,000 refugees. Chairman Phelan reported the arrival of two messengers from Kalchito, Alaska, bearing $700 for the relief fund. Need No Help, Helping Others. SAN FRANCISCO. May 2. In response to inquiries, telegrams as regards the condition of several towns were received today bySovernor Pardee as follows: "Holltnter In good condition: loss $76,000: no suffering; plenty provisions; town stands; ready to help others." "Santa Cruz, all right: needs no outside assistances have sent relief dally to other localities." "Salinas, suffered heavy property loss; no assistance needed; we ' are helping others." Clothiers Will Aid Brethren. NEW YORK, May 2. A meeting of New York: clothiers has been called for tomorrow to start a fund from which San Francisco merchants can borrow cash for necessary expenses in resuming business. The plan is to lend, not give, cash to the retailers and jobbers whose commercial reputations are regarded as proof that they will repay "the sums they borrow. The loans are to be made for a limited ttme, without in terest, and are for fitting up temporary stores. Did Not Flee to Sweden. SAN FRANCISCO, May 2. S. Zeberg, of the firm of Munger & Zeberg, pro prietors Of the American Hotel, "on Howard street, which was destroyed by fire, and who, with his partner, was supposed by some of his guests to have left the city with a large sum of money belonging to his patrons, returned to San Francisco from Sacramento today and reported to Captain of Detectives Burnett at police headquarters that the coin, of his accusers was safe. Leave Relief to Army Officers. SAN FRANCISCO. May 2. All the re lief work undertaken by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce was this afternoon turned over to the United -tates Govern ment. The authorities felt that continued free meals for any who applied for them might tend to make paupers of many able-bodied men. The Los Angeles relief committee has been feeding 30.000 persons daily, and altogether has brought 160 cars of supplies Into the city. Phelan's Estimate of Relief Fund. SAN FRANCISCO, May 2. At the meeting today of the finance committee, Chairman James T. Phelan said the con tributions of May 1 were reported to to tal $374,084. Mr. Phelan a ed that un usual efforts would be made to gather in promised contributions. He thought, judging from reports, that the total might reach $17,000,000. City Pays Its Employes. SAN FRANCISCO, May 2. The city government today began paying out April salaries to its employes. The sum of $200,000 was transferred to Tho Western National Bank, where today the members of the police force re ceived the money due them. In this way $90,000 was added to the coin In circu- They Stand Alone. Qn4iwte tt Is. 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Pierce can be consulted rsBS, by addressing him at Buffalo, N. Y.. and all communications are re garded as sacredly confidential. It Is as easy to be well as 111 and much more comfortable. Constipation Is the cense of many forms of Illness. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pallet core oonstf ra tion. They are tiny, sonr-eoated gran nies. One little "Pellet is a gentle laxa tive, two a mild eatbartle, u dealers in medicine sell them. Shreve & Co. Announce that their store and factory will resume business immediately, and orders will be promptly filled for jewelry, watches, clocks," silverware and plated ware. Customers' repair work upon - jewelry and watches is saved from destruction in the fire which consumed their store and fac tory, and will be delivered as soon as taken from their vaults.. Correspond ence solicited. Address till further notice Post Street and Grant Ave. San Francisco AETNA INSURANCE CO. Cash Capital $4,000,000 Cash Assets, $16,815,297 Net Surplus $7,036,011 Available for Policyholders $1 1,036,01 1 v After paying; all San FiufUm Imm la full, kiwi npoa liberal eantt mate of mr total liability la that city, thla Compaar will atHl hare Its capital na Ins paired and a large surplus. The Compaay haa agent, la every city and town the rarifle Coast, where w luarum may he effected a ad laformatloa abtalaed coacerm lag pollclea of the Aetna Company. Gomeml Aauty tor Pactne Coaat la located at 458 Ninth Street' Near Broadway OAKLAND, CAL. BOARDMAN & SPENCER, General Agents latlon. The firemen will be paid Fri day, the teachers Monday, nd within the next few days all members of the different departments can cash their warrants. Great Demand for German Steel. "ESSEN, . May 2. German Iron works are flooded with inquiries from San Fran cisco regarding prices and period of de livery. It is expected that heavy orders lorses at Auction SECOND DAY OF THE SALE AT IRVINGTON v TRACK High-Bred Handsome Horses for All Purposes at Your Own Price SALE 10 A.M. PARADE 9:30 A. M. Portland Horse Sale Co. New York U(Iwites, Agency . Assets $18,061,926.87 Pacific Department, 464 Tenth St., Oakland, Cal. MANIN & WILSON, MANAGERS All losses incurred by the NEW YORK UNDERWRITERS' AGENCY will be honorably adjusted and promptly paid, and the record established at Chicago, Boston and Baltimore will remain unbroken. TELEGRAM FROM Hartford, Conn., Aartl SI, ISO. MAJISf WILBOl, Maaagera, Oakland, Cal. Every legitimate claim against the JIEW YORK TJKDERWRrTERS AGERCT will be paid promptly and la full as at Baltimore and Calcao. 9lsmed)i GEORGE L CHASE, Proa. JAMES LAIDLAW & CO. AGENTS. Ainsworth Bldg., Portland, Or. THE WEEKLY EXAMINER (-- ' -OF ; SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. The Weekly Examiner is being published temporarily in Loi Angeles, Cal., and is going ahead as though there had been neither earthquake or fire. We respectfully ask each and all of our subscribers to send us either an old wrapper showing their name and address, or a copy of their receipt, giving the number, date and name of person who signed it. Address - , THE WEEKLY EXAMINER 204 Mercantile Place LOS ANGELES, .... CAL. Pacific Hardware 6 Steel Company 7th and Townsend St., San Francisco, Calif. Largest Hardware Jobbers West of Missouri River Buildings Intact. Stock Intact. Organization Intact READY FOR BUSINESS All Employees Please Report at Once will be placed here, but owing to the amount of work booked ahead It ,1s doubtful whether the mills can begin shipping to America within three months. The steel syndicate has just voted $1.X Increase on the price for half rolled and structural steel. Chicago. Employment offices is which es pecial attention Is to be given to men and women past 45 years of age are to be opened by the Chicago Bureau of Charities. HOME OFFICE. PARRISH, W ATKINS & CO. AGENTS 250 Alder Street. Portland, Or