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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25

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 We're
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
tance Of three miles. at one point in
the city the earth cracked open for q
distance Of six feet, leaving q 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 q year ago. AT
that time a long article appeared IN
one of the papers, signed by pro-
fessor in one Of the obseryatories near
by, stating that there was no partic-
ular danger from these tremors Of the
earth's surface. The coast region, ac-
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. It 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 orifce work
ing to and fro like mouth and brick
slipping through and held in suspen-
sion, 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 4 severe seismic
disturbance in Los Angeles, which was
felt throughout the city and for q
radius of several miles around
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25

PRESENT WORST EVER KNOWN
Some of The Skyscrapers and Other
Buildings Destroyed = Magnificent
City Hall Ia Ruins-Fires Ars
rested by Dynamite Earth
quake OF 1868 Described
by Mark Twain.

SWN He recent disastrous earthquake
extending over so large part
So OF the Pacific coast region and
wrecking such an extensive
section Of the city Of San francisco
was 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
ings in the city because Of the fear OF
EARTHQUAKES, several Of which had al
ready been experienced. Finally the
Introduction was removed, however,
and q number OF SkyScraperS resulted.
Prior to 1890 there was hardly
building in excess OF FIVE stories and
only a few Of that height. Today there
is one eighteen stories high and quite
q number from twelve to fourteen
stories
In the spring of 1898. about TO o'clock
one night, the city had 4 seismic shock
that put to test its high structures. It
was the worst earthquake since 1865,
when for eight or nine blocks on the
main street (N1arkeO the ground was
cracked open several inches.
In the upheaval Of 1895 the tall build
inss were given fearful shaking. and
some Of their occupants were made
dizzy and sick The structures were
uninjured, and ever since that time
there has not been SO much question
of the safety Of high buildings Of mod
err construction-that is, buildings Of
structural iron frame and facinSs OF
pressed brick, terra Gotta or stone.
It was N. e. De Young, the proprie-
tor and editor Of the Chronicle, who
was the pioneer III this respect. he
met with opposition from the munich
pal authorities fourteen years ago when
he decided to erect I 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 bailt more tall buildings.
For instance, D. D. Mills, the New
York banker, who owns great deal
sof San Francisco property, has one Of
the tallest and finest structures in the
city.
Claus Spreckels, known throughout
the country as the sugar king and the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25

tel erected by Mrs. Herman Oelrichs
o., Fashionable Mob hill. Mrs. OelricEs,
who Is y daughter OF the. late Senator
Fair, has shown fine taste in the ar
chltectural plans of Fairmont. the ap-
proprlate name Of the new hotel Seen
from the bay this structure, with its
classic outlines, makes the beholde1
think Of Il Greek temple. White and
graceful, it looms above the busy mar
ket places, the great wholesale district,
the crowded business section and pic
turesuue Chinatown, which, by the
way, is fast disappearing owing TO the
encrcachments Of commerce and the
dwindling OF the Chinese population.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25
Gharuher!ain's SalYe.

This salve is intended especially for
sore nipples, burns, frost bites, ,chapped
hands, itching piles, chronic sore eyes,
granulated eye lids, old chronic sores
and for diseases OF the skin, such as
letter, salt rheum, rign worm. scald
head, herpes BARRIERS itch, scabies. or
itch and eczema. It has met with un-
paralleled success in the treatment of
these diseases. Price 23 cents per box.
Try it. For sale by The Arant Co.Drug
Store. successors to The r. B. Loryea
Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25

Living indoors so much during the
winter months creates sort of stutfy,
want-of-ozone condition in the blood
and system generally. Clean up and get
ready for spring. Take a few Early
Risers. These famous little pills cleanse
the liver, stomach and bowels and give
the blood a chance to purify Itself.
They relieve headache, sallow COM
p;exion, etc. Sold by The Arant Co.
Drug Store. successors to The X. B.
Loryea Drug Store.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25

from the bay back was almost COM
pletely wrecked.
The most conspicuous building III
San Francisco, the city hall, is almost
totally ruined 1t cost from 100000
to $77,O00,00O. took twenty-five years in
construction and was surmounted by
q dome 332 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
cifc coast mountains.
Another very hIc building. which
cost over S5,000,00O, is the splendid ho-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25
The Fifth Nerve.

Sneezing is averted by pressing the
upper lip, because by doing so we dead
en- the impression made on certain
branch Of the fifth nerve, sneezing be-
ing q reflex action excited by some
slight impression Oh that nerve. Sneez-
ins does not take place when the fifth
nerve is paralyzed, even though the
sense oI ssrcell is retained.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25
sGroW Strong Again.

Nothing will relieve indigestion that
is not thorough digestant. kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests what you eat, and
allows the stomach to rest-recuperate
grow strong again. \ few doses of ko-
dol after meals will soon restore the
stomach and digestive organs to a full
performance Of their functions natural
". Sold by The !Arant Co. Drug Store,
successors to The r. B. Loryea Drug
Store
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25
A Badly Bnrned Girl

or bov, man or woman, is quickly out
of pain if Bucklen's Arnica Salve IS ap-
plied promptly. G. J. Welch, of Iekon,
sha, Mich, says: Il use it in my family
for cuts. sores and ali skin Injuries, and
find it perfect" Quickeet Pile cure
known. Best healing salve made. Zoe
at The Arant Co. Drug Store, success
snr- RI Tho = r T To"rea. Drnr Stc"o
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25
Dress Cures.

Men do not seem to derive any special
comfort from donning new tie or fan
cy yaistcoat when stocks fall or their
livers are out of order, but there IS no
time when a woman cannot be distinct
" cheered by something new to wear.
-Lady's Pictorial
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25
Stricken City Long Permeated
With an Ait Of
Romance.
IN The DAYS OF YIGlLANTES
How the Metropolis OF California Was
Purged OF Disorder-Lynching OF
Casey-The Days of the Forty.
niners-Town Depopulat.
ed by the Rush OF
Gold Seekers.

A%AN FRANCISCO, the earthquake
e. stricken city: has long been per-
~ meated with an air Of romance
and adventure. Nowhere may
one turn without being reminded Of
the legends that have been woven
around the forty-niners and their i'm
mediate followers. The names Of the
streets and of the business blocks, such
as Kearney. Sutter, Montgomery, Du-
pont, Flood, Crocker and Sharon, bring
to the mind Of the visitor long forgot
ten stories Of riot or adventure and Of
fortunes whose vaSJness once excited
his wonder or made him incredulous.
The site Of the city was first visited
by Europeans in 1869. and in 17775 Bu-
.carell ordered fort. preside and mis-
sion founded on the bay. One year
later, the year Of the Declaration Of
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25
The Poor Poets.

Poets are born, sir said the bard
to the editor.
Yes, know they weren't hatched
from duck eggs answered the editor.
But the question is, Why are they
born"-Cleveland Leader.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25

rnere IS marked popularity about
yellow fever which distint
from most epidemics 1t Is
q disease Of a hot climate, al
q certain amount and durati'
to awaken it to life. 1t Is s;
can never prevail where In
Will not ripen.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25

-Some men don worry said Uncle
Eben, "'cause dey's got too much
sense, and others don worry cause
dey ain got sense enough. Washing
ton Star.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25
Holding Hands.

De Garry-Why is it that when fel-
low is alone with a girl he loves they
seldom play cards? Merritt-Because
II they did she would have to hold her
own hand.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25
Utterly Unreasonable.

Mamma-Don't YOU like Auntie Prue?
Johnny-Oh, she's very kind, but she'd
expect q boy to keep quiet on Christ
mas.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25

You feel the life giving current the
minute you take it. a gentle soothing
warmth, fills the nerves and blood with
life. us real pleasure to take Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1906-04-25

The charity that hastens to proclaim
its good deeds ceases to be charity and
IS only pride and Standardization.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
STORY Of BEGINNING.
Rev. Clapp of the Methodist
Church Starts a Series of In
terestins Discourses.
FIRST SERVICE WELL ATTENDED
The Subject TO be Considered Next
Sunday Evening Will be of
Interest TO All.

The Methodist church was filled last
Sunday evening by people Interested in
: The Story of the Beginning" Rev,
Clapp held the close attention of his
hearers during so minute discussion Of
the subject, and next Sunday evening
will answer the following questions:
How could snake" speak? Why did
Eve listen to it? What was the Fall2
How far was it? Was Eve to blame?
How about Adam? Why did the snake"
have to crawl? Sunday evening, Decem-
Der 10 lis the "snake" alive today?
Does it talk any more? Do people listen
to it, Can there be another Fall? Can't
anyone kill the "snake?' What can one
do? Sunday evening, December 23.-
Will there ever be another Garden of
Eden? How long will it last? Who will
live there? Will the people be made of
the Dust of the Ground? What will they
look like? How about the people who do
not get there?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
REPORT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.7

Report of School District No. Z,
Arcadia and Pine River township. Re-
port for month ending No. %, '06:
Total attendance 460, number of pupils
enrolled 10, average daily attendance IS.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy during
the month were Ross Sullivan, Clarence
Mexican, Dewey Omans, Laurel and
Elmer MUM, Ernest Ellison, Clyde
and Rexford Johnson, Morris Bagnall,
Marjorie Adams, Sadie Gerard, Edna
and Mildred Wiley and Nina Omans.
The Thanksgiving exercises and box
social last Wednesday evening were
well attended, $l3.21 was realized,
which shall be used for reading chairs
and school papers, The interest taken
by the parents in the entertainment is
very much appreciated by the teacher,
HAZEL HOPE POTTER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
WiTHEY MORTON NUPTIALS.

Frank H. Withey, of Hibbing, Min
nesota, and Miss Julia Morton of Elwell,
were united in marriage Monday after
noon at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morton. The service
was performed by Rev. Williams, pastor
of St. Johns church, in the presence of
the immediate friends of the bride and
groom. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Leona Morton as bridesmaid,
and the groom by Louis Anderson of
Omena. After the marriage the bride
and groom took the evening Pere Mar
quette train for Chicago and other west
ern points for a ten days wedding trip,
after which they will be at home to their
friends at Hibbing Mimi, where the
groom is employed as chemist by the
Oliver Mining Company.
Mr.. Withey was last year student at
Alma college and has many friends in
this city who extend congratulations.
Mrs. Withey like her husband was for
mer Alma College student.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
SHEPHERD HAPPENINGS.

Miss Floy Struble is still sick with
fever.
Frank Proper and family are moving
TO Cadillac.
Major Lemen was home from Detroit
the last of the week.
Retha Fuller spent Thanksgiving with
her grandparents in Marion.
Geo. Gehrett has returned from a few
months visit III Mexico.
Miss Gertie Clark was an Alma visitor
the last of the week.
Miss Olive Hafer was home from Clio
to spend Thanksgiving.
Ren Smith came home from Alma
Thursday on account of sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Gould and daugh-
ter are visiting relatives in Leslie.
Mrs. Shaw of Alma, was a guest of
Miss Cynthia Fosgett over Sunday.
Mrs ID. NJ. Peters and daughter, Beu-
lah are guests of her mother in Dansville
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Hafer of Elk
hart, Ind, were guests of their parents
east of town last week.
Miss Edith Royce was in Chicago last
week to attend her brothers wedding.
Miss Iva Upton taught in her place.
Nellie Field. accompanied by Miss
Gladys Calumet was home from Ann
Arbor to spend Thanksgiving.
Mrs, Mary McCloin and son Will,
were in Vestaburg Friday to attend the
funeral of relative. Chas. Wilkins.
Glen Zagelmeyer. accompanied by a
friend, Harry Nichol, spent Thanks
giving with his parents in this place.
G. w. Park, a missionary from Guy
iart, India, gave very interesting talk
at the NJ. e. church Sunday evening.
Parties from Carson City, have rented
the building formerly occupied by ID.
Seitner q Co., aud will soon be located
here with stock of dry goods and
clothing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
DORA THoRNE.

No play of recent years has attrac-
ted so much attention, and is being
strongly patronized by the public
everywhere, TINA that of Dora
Thorne" which is now being played
through this section of the country
with the most gratifying results. Crit
les are unanimous in their praise of
Dora Thorne" and its supporting
cast, so our amusement lovers may
look forward to an enjoyable evening
at the Alma Opera House next Satur-
day night. Reserved seats on sale at
Sharrer's drug store.
Dora Thorne" which is coming to
the Opera House next Saturday eve
ming, is something our theatre patrons
have been waiting for, a chance to see
in play form the interesting novel
which every reader knows so well.
The play has been carefully construc-
ted, and follows the trials and tf1bu-
lations of Dora" to a happy ending.
Reserved seats on sale at Sharrer' S
drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
DECEMBER TAX ROLLS
Amount of Taxes to be Raised in
This City for All Purposes
$40. S6S.93
RATE $3.50 ON EACH $1,000
This is a Decrease of S2,13 on Every
$1,000 of Assessed Valuation.
No Collection Fee Until Jan. 10

The Supervisors have completed their
tax rolls and last Saturday City Treas
urer Baker commence collecting the an
nual tax. The total assessed valuation
of the city is $I,5e4, ,2IS divided by wards
as follows: First ward SSe6,I3o; second
ward $6Se, ,695; third ward S25I,I85; ;fourth
ward S276,e4S.
The total tax divided by wards is as
follows: First ward, $Io,I4S.I6; second
ward SI7,67S,o7; third ward. $5,925.5l; /;
fourth ward, S7,IoS.S5.
The rate per Il 900 assessed valuation
is divided as follows; County tax, SI.6o;
School tax, $500; state tax, s2.oo; high
way tax, $3.50; city tax, sI2.5o. Total
per 81 900, S25.60.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
ATTORNEY KRESS WINS.

About year ago the city council in
structed City Attorney Kress to draft an
ordinance regulating the peddling OF
goods, wares and merchandise within the
city limits. Subsequent to the adoption
of this ordinance it was claimed that one
Frank Glow was violating said ordinance
by peddling groceries from house to
house in said city. He was arrested by
City Marshall Button, was convicted in
Justice court, lie then took an appeal to
Circuit court, where he was again con.
victed, after which he carried the case tc
the Supreme court, who, on the 3rd inst,
affirmed the conviction of the lower
courts. Mr.. Kress, who drafted the or
dinance conducted the prosecution in all
the courts alone.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
COLLEGE HAPPENINGS.

Last Saturday Mr.. Harry Helmer
went 10 Owosso on business.
Mr.. M. Leroy Marshall returns
Monday morning from a visit in Bay
City.
Because of some Misunderstanding
it was stated that the Phi Phi Literary
Society entertained the Froeble So
ciety early in November. On the eve
ming of Dec. 3rd., this social function
came TO pass.
Miss Alice Coats and Miss Myrtle
Blacl: entertained a few OF their
friends i'll the boys reception room at
Wright Hall on Friday evening. The
evening was spent most enjoyable
by all.
Those among the students who re-
mained at the College during the
Thanksgiving vacation improved their
time to very good advantage. A
greater share of the rules were sus-
pended which helped much in our en-
joyment.
Thursday evening Ray Moon en-
tertained the members of the sopho-
more class in his room in Pioneer
Hall. From above one could hear
sounds of mirth till quite late in the
evening. Mr. Moon has certainly
shown himself 10 BE man of social
ability.
The annual two weeks of religious
meetings began in the chapel Monday
Dee. 3rd. Usually they
have been conducted just after the re-
turn OF the students from their Christ
mas vacation, but the religious board
of the faculty thought it advisable to
change the custom. Much good has
usually been derived from them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
ALMA AT OWOSSO.

When Alma was a member of the In
terscholastic league, an annual game was
played with Owosso on Thanksgiving
day. This year number of ex-high
school men, aided by several OF the col
lege scrubs, desiring to keep up the GUS
tom, tested their mettle against the
crack Owesso team, but were defeated in
one of the hardest fought games ever
played on Demby field. Alma, although
considerably handicapped by lack of
practice and training put up an admirable
game. Carter kicked off to Pedden OF
Owosso, who was downed in his tracks.
Unable to gain, Owosso punted and Alma
gained ground rapidly. Two ten yard
runs by Montieth carried the ball far in
to Owosso's territory. After all exchange
of punts, Owosso had the ball close TO
Alma's goal, when Benson kicked goal.
Just before the first half closed, they
scored again. St.Cyr of Alma blocked
the kick but it struck the crossbar and
bounded over.
The second half was but repetition
OF the first. Unable to gain through the
line, their heavy back field aided by fine
interference made their only gains around
the ends. Benson was easily the. star of
Of the game, his place kicking being re-
markable. AT one time he missed a
forty three yard kick from difficult
angle by less than two feet. Alma had
no brilliant players, all working together.
As it was Alma made her downs four
times. Lack of team work was notice
able on the offense. 1t was very gentle
manly crowd and Alma may well be
proud Of their game. Score II to o
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
NOT MRS. EDDY.

The following is published by request
Alfred Farlow, Manager of the COM
mittee on Publication for the Christian
Science Church, today gave out the
following statement;
"McClure's Magazine, in the Decem-
Der issue, published picture which he
represented as photograph of Mrs.
Eddy taken in 1882, 1t is not picture
of Mrs. Eddy, but likeness of Mrs.
Sarah G. Chevaillier, who formerly
lived in Boston. and who died in Cali
fornia two years ago. This fact is in
contestibly established by the affidavit
of Mrs. Chevaillier's son. We have in
our possession the picture of Mrs. Chew
aillier, which we have just received
from her son, and which is an exact
duplicate of the one used by McClure's. "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
TALENTED YOUNG AUTHOR.

The Grand Rapids Press of Dec. Ist,
contains portrait of Mrs. Geo. r.
Brown of Otsego and says: Mrs. Geo.
r. Brown of Otsego is talented young
author of several popular songs, writing
both words and music. Her latest sue
cess is entitled Down Country Lane, -
Mrs. Brown is the wife of the local editor
and her early home was at Grand Ledge,
ladies' band of that city. She is fine
vocalist, is prominent i'll church work
and society and, above all, is an exemp-
larry wife and MOTHER Mrs. Brown is a
sister-in-law of Messrs. {. +. and Eli
Brown of this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-12-05
THE NEXT SPEAKER.

A Courier Herald dispatch from
Lansing says: Nicholas ]. Whalen
Of Ottawa will be the next speaker
of the house of representatives, ac-
cording to the opinion of nearly every
politician in these parts. 1t is con-
ceded that he has the place cinched.
Representative Lord of Detroit and /.
ID. Dickinson of Eaton both concede
Whalen's election and congratulated
him today. Whalen had a conference
with Governor Warner, who is sat
isfied the Ottawa man will be elected,
although he has taken no part in the
contest"