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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-27
LONG USED TO
EARTHQUAKES
tolden Gate Metropolis Has
Been Shaken Often
In the Past.
PRESENT WORST EVER KNOWN
Some of tie Skyscrapers and Other
Buildings :royed - Magnificent
City + Ruins Fires Ar.
e. Dynamite Earth.
-. CT 1868 Described
BY Marx Twain.
PRESENT WORST EVER KNOWN

~ !AE recent disastrous earthquake
extending over so large a part
Of the Pacific coast region and
wrecking such an extensive
:tion of the city Of San Francisco
'as not the first of these catastrophes
known in the western metropolis,
though by all odds the most damaging.
For many years the municipal au-
thorities refused to permit tall build
1ngs in the city because of the fear Of
earthquakes, several of which had al
ready been experienced. Finally the
Introduction was removed, however,
and number of skyscrapers resulted.
{ Prior to 1890 there was hardly a
building in excess Of five stories and
only few of that height. Today there
Is one eighteen stories high and quite
a number from twelve to fourteen
stories.
In the spring Of 1898, about 10 o'clock
one night, the city had a seismic shock
that put to test it's high structures. It
was the worst earthquake since 1868,
when for eight or nine blocks Oh the
Al1.I1u StICtt \N1dl ACtJ lAC SlOuAlu VIC
cracked open several inches.
In the upheaval of 1898 the tall build
ings were given Il fearful shaking, and
some Of their occupants were made
dizzy and sick The structures were
unmjured, and ever since that time
there has not been so much question
!; Of the safety Of high buildings of mod
ern construction-that is, buildings Of
structural iron frame and facings of
pressed brick, terra Gotta or stone.
1t was NJ. II. De Young, the proprie-
tor and editor of the Chronicle, who
was the pioneer in this respect. He
met with opposition from the munich
pal authorities fourteen years ago when
he decided to erect a ten story house
for his newspaper. 1t was believed to
be dangerous undertaking because Of
the earthquake fear, but Mr.. De Young
won out and thereby set an example of
enterprise to other wealthy men who
have since built more tall buildings
For instance, D. o. Mills, the New
York banker, who owns a great deal
Of San Francisco property, has one of
the tallest and finest structures in the
city:
Claus Spreckels, known throughout
tho country as the sugar king and the
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-27

tel erected by Mrs. Herman Oelrichs
on fashionable Mob hill. Mrs. Oelrichs,
who is daughter Of the late Senator
Fair, has shown fine taste in the ar
chitectural plans of Fairmont, the ap-
propriate name of the new hotel Seen
from the bay this structure, with its
classic outlines, makes the beholder
think OF Greek temple. White and
graceful, it looms above the busy mar
ket places, the great wholesale district
the crowded business section and pic
turesque Chinatown, which, by the
way, is fast disappearing owing to the
encrOachments Of commerce and the
dwindling Of the Chinese population.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-27

from the bay back was almost CON-
pletely wrecked.
The most conspicuous building in
San Francisco, the city hall, is almost
totally ruined. It cost from 100000
to 100000, took twenty-five years in
construction and was surmounted by
a dome 1872 feet high. 1t was thought
to be very solidly constructed, being
built substantially Of brick, with the
walls covered by cement. The interior
of the dome was decorated with ex-
pensive marbles taken from the Pa
cif1c coast mountains.
Another very fine building, which
cost over $1,000, 600, is the splendid ho-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-27

bed. Men and women rushed wildly
forth in their night robes and fed in
panic through the streets. Many were
caught by the falling roofs and walls,
and in the poorer districts the tene-
ments collapsed like eggshells, crush
ing and suffOcating their inmates be-
fore they had time to escape. In many
cases fire finished the work of death,
catching the victims as they were
pinned still alive under the debris.
To arrest the spread of the fire along
Market street many buildings were
dynamited.
The track Of one railroad was de-
pressed four feet or more for dis
lance of three miles. At one point In
the city the earth cracked open for a
distance Of six feet, leaving yawning
chasm Of fathomless depth.
The destruction of all telegraph wires,
except one belonging to the Postal
union, made it almost impossible for
the stricken city to communicate with
the outside world The severe injury
to the Western Union and Postal Of
fees also the Associated Press, greatly
added to the difficulty.
The practical destruction of six or
eight blocks, coupled with the immense
loss of life and damage to property
throughout San Francisco and the en-
tire coast region, makes this the worst
earthquake disaster in American his
tory, exceeding even the historic
Charleston earthquake of few years
ago.
San Francisco has suffered from
many slight seismic shocks, one Of
them occurring about year ago. At
that time long article appeared in
one of the papers, signed by pro-
lessor In one Of the observatories near
by, stating that there was no partic-
ular danger from these tremors of the
earth's surface. The coast region, &C.
cording to this writer, was newer than
parts Of the country farther east and
was therefore settling. He said peo-
pie should feel no alarm, as nothing
serious was liable to happen.
Evidently the earth's crust in the
Golden Gate region has been doing
some more "settling."
The most severe earthquake San
Francisco has known prior to the pres
ent one was in 1868. Quite little
damage resulted, though nothing re-
motely comparable to this. 1t was the
1868 shakeup that was made famous
by Mark Twain. The most surprising
thing the genial Mark saw at that time
was the, opening up Of the ceiling of
his room, the lips Of the orifice work
Ing to and fro like mouth and brick
slipping through and held in suspen-,
hon, like one lone tooth on the jaw of
an old man.
The last earthquake that occurred in
San Francisco was in January, 1900.
Several distinct shocks were felt early
In the morning, causing the vibration
of buildings all over the city. The
chief building affected was the St.
Nicholas hotel, which was severely
shaken. The walls collapsed In GER
tain parts of the structure, guests were
thrown out of their beds and furniture
was destroyed.
In 1904 there was severe seismic
disturbance in Los Angeles. which was
felt throughout the city and for Q
radius Of several miles around.
. S < 4
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-27
FISH YOU NAY SPEAR.

Game Warden Rutledgs in Bemidj1
Pioneer: There seems to be q mlsun.
derstanding o. to spearing 6sh. The
law. as now constituted,i allows the
spearing of the rough fish, piokerel,
suckers. redhorson and carp, at ali
times during the year, and artificial
light may DO used while spearlng.
There is no limit az to the number OF
fish that may be speared. No other
fish but those mentioned can be
speared, at any time. It might be
we'll to state that no ducks can be
shot until next fall.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-27

r: Tompklns, proprietor of the Vine.
land hotel, was in tha city Saturday
to Tuesday. MIR. Tompkins says the
pickerel fishing in Mile Laos lake at
present Is very fine, and all are max
ing great catches.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

| dropped into the nearest chair, ana tne
same words fell from his lips when
he had uttered before under somewhat
similar circumstances-"Am | gong
! mad"
"Not at ALL" was the cheerful re-
sponse. Don't you see?' he went on
clapping him on the back you
dreamt it; that was all"
The other raised haggard race
toward him. But how about the Writ
ing which | saw, and Of which, even
though it has now mysteriously dlsap-
peared. | can recall every word"
1T certainly is very strange SAID
DR.. Cartwright. But, at the same
time, there is an explanation pos
sible."
"And that isl"
THAT in your sleep this arrange
ment suggested itself to your mind 20
forcibly, that you were able to retain
the impression on waking. and, what
you thought you read with your out
Wdru eyes Was, III dCtudl ioSe, oiii'
visible to those of your imagination"
The young man gave an impatient
sigh. Have it your own way. Or
course can't expect you to accept my
statement as the truth.
my dear fellow" said the doctor
Let us both agree to maintain our own
without seeking to disturb the others
opinion. But, for all that | should
like, if you have no objection, to sub
NIT the origin of this discussion to
two tests, and, if you have micro
scope anywhere about the premises
and can also procure lamp, as there
is no fire in the CRATE, we can pro-
coed with the investigation at once"
Both articles were forthcoming
with very little delay.
The doctor examined the blank
spaces on the paper carefully through
the microscope, then shook his head.
There is no sign of any writing but
your own. suppose you will stick
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and injuring my eyesight over this
any longer Let me see your copy
of the letter-that mysterious copy
which the ghostly hand filled in for
you. suppose you have kept it under
lock and key ever since?"
Il have done better than that" was
the answer. Il have carried it about
my person ever since"
81 suppose you have some specimens
of your late fathers handwriting that
may compare 1t WITH"
His friend put his hand to his breast
pocket and produced an envelope.
This is it," he said. "As to COM
pairing it with any other writing, it
happens that, without noticing it, |
made the copy upon the back of a
sheet of paper upon which my father
had written the first words Of letter
"a letter, which, for some reason or
another, was never finished"
The doctor took the envelope which
was fastened down. opened u and
drew out the Enclosure. AS he held it,,
the other man could see on the outer
page the date, april 3d." and the
words, my dear" He watched the
doctors face. He saw its expression
change from interest to bewilderment,
and felt that he was triumphing over
the scepticism which had possessed
his friend at the outset. you notice
the difference in the two handwritings
In which the copy is nader" he asked.
you observe that part of sentence
is written in one and the rest in an
other?"
well, can't quite say that do"
was the unexpected reply.
What do you mean?"
"Why, it's plain enough. Look
here" The doctor held the sheet
of paper out toward him.
He saw the broken, incoherent SEN
fences which he had himself written.
He saw and recognized his own hand
writing. The other had disappeared.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
CHAPTER xvIII.-Continued.

"Wait Bit" was the impetuous
answer, there is more to come still"
He told him about the visit to the
detective. and the detectives opinion
of the matter. Then, with little hest
cation in his manner, he related his
strange experience on the night of his
return the voice which he heard tell
ing him where to look, and the discov-
cry of the photograph in the very
place indicated. Having reached this
point in his narrative he paused to
judge of the effect 1t had produced
upon his hearer.
DR.. Cartwright said nothing, and
Ted went on to tell how the imperfect
copy of the letter, which he had made
himself from the remains of the
original, had been completed and filled
up In another hand.
The doctor withdrew himself into
ambush, as it were, behind his spec
tacles. Then he opened his mouth
"A remarkable Co."
'No, hang it ALL" was the Interrupt.
ton; don't let us have any more
condolences; I'm sick of the very
sound of the word. Call it anything
you like but that"
Dr. Cartwright shook his head. But
what else could it be? My profession
al opinion'-in quite another tone of
voice-"is, that the sooner you hand
this room over to the housemaid the
better. Meanwhile, suppose you show
me the original document that was
burnt?"
The young man produced it from
the same secret hiding place as before,
and laid 1t out before him without
word There was silence for some
moments, which was only broken by
the sound of the doctors voice, as he
repeated the words to himself, as he
succeeded in deciphering them. At
the end of five minutes he gave it up.
"Its of no use puzzling my brains
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| to your original opinion in spite of
this?"
81 do" was the answer, given most
emphatically.
Il thought you would" answered his
friend. Il suppose that now you have
told me all there is to be told?" He
rose from his chair.
Keep your seat" said the young
man; Il have not done with you yet
First, give me your pledge of secrecy"
The doctor, somewhat puzzled, gave
his promise
Now" said Ted, where is the
morning paper?"
II left it in the other room. Do
you want it?"
Eyes, I'll get it," he replied, and
quilted the room.
Read that advertisement, DOCTOR"
he said, when he returned, and he
handed the paper to the physician.
DR.. Cartwright read blindly through
small announcement among the
Situations Vacant" and then looked
wonderingly up at the young man.
I'm going to apply" said Ted.
What" gasped the doctor. "You
mean to say that you're going to trick
yourself out as a servant on the off
chance of locating your fathers muir
derer. Why you're mad, sir, mad.
Here, let me read the thing again:
'Man-servant wanted at once. Apply
personally, j. Ferrers, Belmont
House, Hampstead
"Ferrers, " broke in Ted, impulsive.
ly. That name of all names. There
can be no mistake | tell you I'm
going to apply for that situation, and
so get chance to study the man"
Very well" said DR.. Cartwright,
after a pause. GO ahead with your
plan, and I'll help you all can. I'll
explain that business has made il nee
essary for you to leave home for
time"
With Ted, to think was to act and
he wasted no time in shaving off his
mustache and repairing to Belmont
House. He created such a favorable
impression that he was at once in.
stalled in his new position under the
assumed name of Edwards. He was
not able to discover anything for
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

many DAYS. Mr.. Ferrers kept his
room for the most part and was care
ful tn lock the door when he left for
even the shortest time. With great
difficulty. Ted-or Edwards, as we
must now call him-got an impre Zion
of the lock and had a key made, but
could yet find no opportunity to use it.
But one tremendous discovery Ed
wards" the man-servant, made, and
one which he had not anticipated.
When his eyes fell on Agnes Ferrers,
the pretty daughter of the man he
was tracking down, his heart was no
longer in his keeping. He had first
seen pretty Agnes Ferrers in the
Royal Academy, and the smile she had
then given him for returning a drop
ned program had set his pulses throb-
bling and stamped her image on his
soul. Now, by strange caprice of
fate. he was brought into touch with
her again, but they were not on equal
footing now. She was mistress, he
was a servant-nay, more, a spy
Besides, had he not sworn to avenge
his fathers murder The situation
was torture.
1T cannot be-" he groaned. Il may
not-I must not love her. l have my
mission"
But, try as he would he could not
altogether hide his affection. His
ewes followed Agnes about, and If she
did not notice it, there was one other
who did. This was Perkins, the house
keeper, who had ever been suspicious
of "the young man." Not for mo-
ment did she allow him to escape her
pert scrutiny, and he was often handi-
capped in his task by her prying eyes.
He dared not make any prolonged
search, for Perkins would have had
him denounced as thief, and he
should probably have been dismissed.
Then came a break in his attempt to
unravel the mystery. His mother was
taken seriously i'll, and he fastened
home, only in time to hear her dying
message. When the funeral had con-
cluded he returned to his task, leav-
ing his sister in DR.. Cartwright's care.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

An excellent fireproof paint for a
single roof is red iron oxide with
boiled linseed oil for the first coat,
finished with second coat of raw oil.
This is dark brown color and the
most durable of all kinds of paint, as
the oil and the iron oxide make
chemical combination which is alb
sorbed by the wood or unites with
metal roof. The quantity needed is
based on the fact that one gallon OF
the thin first coat will cover four
hundred square feet, and the second
heavier coat will require gallon for
two hundred and fifty square feet
If the roof is of shingles it is desira.
Bile to paint these on both sides before
they are laid on the roof. They will
last twice as long as If painted only
on one side after the roof is laid. A
quick way of painting the shingles is
to dip them In the mixed paint.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

In making concrete tile there should
be several extra rings for every set of
molds. The molds can be removed in
six or eight hours Qf concrete is prop
erly tamped in the molds), but the
tile has to remain standing on the
rings for about forty-eight hours. But
if one has the leisure time and can
wait that length of time one set of
rings will do.
Concrete tile should not be taken
off the rings until the concrete be-
comes set hard enough SO that it will
not break; forty-eight hours should be
sufficient time for the concrete to set,
so that they may be handled. After
the tiles are removed they should be
kept wet for several weeks and out of
the sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
CHAPTER Xxx.
Extracts from a Young Mans Diary.

Extracts from Young Mans Diary.
81 find my self-imposed task harder
and more torturing to my feelings
than ever. Heaven knows how l am
to muster strength and determination
to carry it through. AS 1t is, l am
torn by conflicting feelings; my reso-
luton varies a hundred times a day.
l only returned to my situation two
days ago. | had fully determined In
my own mind, before doing so, that
the only way in which to remain mas
ter Of myself was to put myself, as
far as possible, beyond the reach Of
temptation, by allowing myself to see
as little of, and by holding no sort OF
communication whatever with, the en-
chantress, who has made havoc Of my
sternest and most justifiable resolu-
tions, and taken my heart and brain
captive
81 returned to this house full of the
resolution of keeping my plan and pur-
pose constantly before me-of remem-
bering whose son | was and whose
daughter she is. And how long did
keep faith with myself? How long
did | preserve this precious resolve
inviolate? Only until she encountered
me-quite unavodably on my part
and, animated by some celestial SYM
pathy and divine impulse, spoke to
me of my mother, pitied my
sad bereavement, wished she
could have done something, and
even went so far as to say that she
could sympathize with me, because
she was half-orphaned herself!'
Poor fellow!' heard her muymur
to herself as she turned away.
Poor fellow! What title would
she bestow upon me if she knew the
truth-the truth, which must out
sooner or later? Villain! Spy! Be-
trayer!
But I must not allow myself to
think of this, for, if | do | am lost.
Let me employ my pen on some other
and less distracting subject.
81 have made discovery since my
return-or, rather, it has been made
for me. One of the first items of in
formation worthy of notice, which |
received from cook, who was appar-
emily bursting with that and sense
of her own added Importance, in hav-
ing played such a prominent part in
the affair, was Lor'! now, whatever do
you think, young man? Masters been
and made is will, which | was the
chief witness"
"This was a piece Of news worth
having. Why has he suddenly taken
this step? What does he anticipate?
Does he begin to fear mans vengeance
or Gods? Is he menaced by some
mortal illness, the chances of which
| have before contemplated, or does
he mean to commit suicide and thus
elude the just punishment which
might await the discovery Of his
crime?
Ito be continued)
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
Spain Is Waking Up.

A recent report from Bilbao states
that there is a very strong possibility
OF the import trade in nitrate of soda
and sulphate of ammonia for agricul-
ture purposes being considerably in
creased, owing to the efforts to i'm
prove the methods of cultivation in
Spain. About 1000 tons of nitrate
are used every year at Bilbao in the
production Of acids and chemical
manure.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

The sGSan's general uprising of Is
lam in holy war for the green flag
of the prophet seems to be petering
out into the usual version of the propo
sition of Crockett's coon, Don't shoot,
I'll come down"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

A woman in Newcastle, Pa, caused
the arrest of her son for talking in
his sleep. She knows that something
must be done to cure him, If his mar.
ried life is not to be failure.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

white, while the castings or trimmings
of doors and windows are pure white.
The cottage has a fire place in the
living room, also a fue for kitchen
stove. The inside is plastered and
trimmed in the usual way. The ap-
proximate cost of the building would
be about as follows: Brick work for
cellar, walls, piers and chimneys, SITS;
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
A Practical Definition.

81 say, old fellow, what's a garage?"
tits place where fool who thinks
he can drive motor car as well as
anybody is parted from his money, and
where they take automobiles for re,
pair that haven't enough horse sense
to keep to the middle of the road"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30
NEAT AND INEXPENSIVE HOUSE

Can Be Built Complete for the Small
ASA Cost of 1915.
The accompanying sketch and
ground floor plans are for subur-
ban cottage that should serve many
who desire to build neat, inexpensive
dwelling. 1t is 24x27 feet and is set
on cedar posts or brick piers. The
walls are built of 2x4 inch studs, COW
cred with building paper and matched
siding or clap boards. The roof and
gable ends are shingled with stained
shingles in two shades of green, to
give it a mottled appearance. The
clap boards are painted a creamy
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

Japanese gendarmes fired on mob
in Seoul, Korea, the other day, and
in Toxic anti-imperialists filed forty
three speeches, twenty-seven news
paper articles and protest with the
mikado.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

Under a new policy of the war de-
partment, officers of the commissary
department are to be taught to bake
bread and to cook. This will make
them especially desirable as hus.
bands.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

]. P. Morgan says he was cheated
in recent railroad deal. The other
fellow might almost be justified in
fixing up dates for the purpose OF
going out to lecture about 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

Harvard will play no more football
until the rules are changed. Some OF
the Yale partisans claim, however.
that Harvard will not be likely to play
football even then.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

Also now is the time to find that
nice little savings bank in which you
were going to put certain sum every
DAY this year. Have you seen it since
the 10th of last January?
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

Mark Twain says he never did a
days work in his life. This is calcu
lated to remove the impression that
plotting a Mississippi river steam
boat in the old days was anything
like work,
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-01-30

News from Russia cannot be guar
anteed, but Is is said that the empires
retiring minister of finance is a
Tschipoff the old block.