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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04
SHIFTING CHINATOWN
Strange Section That Sam Fran
cisco Knew So Well.
DISTRICT OF INSTRUMENTATION.

| One Was the Chinatown That Ladies
Saw, Another Was the Exb ibition
Third Belonged to uhe Chfnese-It's
| Mystery and SpIendDr Gone Forever
| F'ranciScO-the place of wonderful art
| that ladies knew and loved, the lurid
| home of dreaming sins and shabby
| voluptuousness that tourists saw O.
| nights, and the real oriental mysteries
of unspeakable sins and strange re-
| finements of shuddering pleasure that
was the Chinatown of the Chinese, says
the Kansas City Star.
The mere dollar sign is useless in
valuing the treasures in art that were
stored in those polYglot houses and
shops crowded together on the city
hillside. 1t used to be possible to walk
for days and weeks i'm that alien town
among an alien people without coming
anywhere near the endl of the things
they had to show. The streets OF the
vicinity had been narrow enough be-
fore the Cantonese contingent captured
it, but few years after their Occupa-
ton began they had burrowed and war
rened and builded and painted and
colored until it glowed like 1.-THE east In
it's rainbow dress.
From the ugly facades Oftthe frame
houses wonderful Chinese balconies
bourgeoned out, grinning with strange
gargoyleS carved in wood and design
ed in delirium, splendid with hanging
clothes SO colored and woven that all
the drab textiles of the west seemed
dingy i'll comparison, trembling under
the weight of mammoth lanterns that
swung from frail brackets on their
edges. Where there were no balconies
to nod to each other across the streets
the walks were hidden in great squares
of red sprinkled with Chinese charac-
tiers, and where there were no fiaring
signs there were open windows, glow
ing with things in gold and purple and
beaten brass and carved ivory. The
dividing walls between many of the
shops had been cut away entirely and
where the walls We're not gone arch
ways and doorways had been carved
out. so that the streets We're cata-
comb of little baZaars.
Everywhere, silent footed, suave and
smiling, were the Chinese merchants,
dressed in silk jackets of such COR
geous refinement that western raiment
never can approach, shining IN soft
black silk, blazing in golden silk frog
gings and coverings, free from any
touch of vulgarity, the men of another
age and world. Leaning against the
walls, standing on the floors, hanging
from the ceilings. set out in countless
rows on countless shelves We're things |
to make an artist craftsman weep at |
the utter impotence of his own poor |
efforts-great brass candlesticks. mar |
vels of erotic design and immaculate |
execution; vases, gongs. cabinets and !
grinning temporal gods beaten in brass
and copper and gold and silver, perfect
in contour and free from the mark of
any tool; gowns, kimonos, shawls.
wrappers of silk so thin as to be trans
parent, so strong as wire, heaped with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04
OTHER EARTHQUAKES
ON PACIFIC COAST
Latest Shocks Most Destructive
In CALIFORNIA; History.
EFFECT OF UPHEAVAL IN 1898.
Panic, Riot and Series of Disturb
1y In the Chinese Quarter-Celes-
tinI Offerings to Supposed Fiery
Dragon the Cause of Combat.

Although the earthquake that re-
Gently devastated San Francisco was
the worst that ever occurred on the
Pacific coast, the city has been visited
by seismic shocks several times, says
the Chicago Tribune. In the shock
that took place in June, 1898, the city
was thrown into u state of panic by a
series of upheavals.
Many of the buildings In San Fran
cisco show the effects of the earth
quake, and while no actual loss of life
was reported, considerable damage to
property occurred and many people
were injured.
For several days more severe
shock was anticipated and work was
suspended In factories and stores and
the public schools were dismissed.
The disturbance took place on Sunday
at the hour when churches were hold
ing services. and many wOrshipers were
injured while trying to escape from
the rocking buildings.
The panic was at its worst in China
town, where the CelestialS were
thrown into a frenzy of fear. For days
the streets were filled by Cinnamon
Offering sacrifices to the wicked god
who was supposed to be trying to de-
stroy the world.
The Chinese believe that the center
of the earth is inhabited by a giant
dragon, who must be appeased by
offerings and prayer. His burning
breath escaping from the interior of
the earth is supposed to cause vol
canoes, and when he moves about the
earth trembleS. There Is an old Chi
nese tradition to the effect that some
day the earth will be destroyed by the
wicked earth dragon, and whenever an
earthquake occurs they believe that the
monster Is not satisfied with the offer
ings made to him and is making prepa-
rations to come forth and sweep man
kind from the earth.
They believe that the only way that
this tragedy can be averted is by a
wholesale burning of incense and
'.joss" paper. at the time of the last
earthquake In San Francisco this
strange belief caused many of the
denizens of Chinatown to go insane
with fear and many strange scenes
took place. At the first shock the
Cinnamon ran into the streets beating
their breasts and shouting incantations
at the top Of their voices, but they soon
settled down to the serious work of
appeasing the wicked dragon. Wash |
ington square. on Kearney street, was |
filed with horde of jabbering Celes- |
tials burning their offerings
Immense bonfires We're built In the |
square and on Dupont street and valu- |
ables of all descriptions were thrown |
into the flames. Fine ebony furniture. |
imported at great cost from China, |
beautiful embroidered silk hangings
and clothing and bales of spices were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04

cay. I could rot coax him on the boat"
Il wouldn't take $1,000 for that key"
declared l. l.. Weinstein. n New York
travelling man. the other morning as he
exhibited brass key marked NO.
so" ITS the only relic ! have Of the
earthquake. Before had been out Of
the city long n man offered me 500
for 1t. but | would not sell 1t for ten
times that"
The key was for room No. so in the
destroyed Palace hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04
STRANGE DOG HER GUARD.
Woman's Faithful Companion In san
Francisco's Days of Terror.

Francisco's Days of Terror.
"A dog, evidently the pet of some
one, attended me during the San Fran
cisco earthquake" said Miss Alice
Childs of Brooklyn. who recently ar
rived at Denver. Il was on the fourth
floor of the Palace hotel ut the time of
the shock and was SO frightened that
l did not know what to do. | started
for the street, when n big ST. Bernard
dog came down one of the corridors
and escorted me downstairs. He stay
ed with me Wednesday april 49,
night. guarding my bed in the street,
and went with me-to the ferry Thurs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04
Deaths from Appendicitis.

Decrease in the same ratio that the
use of DR.. Kings New Life Pills in
creases. They save you from danger
and bring quick and painless release
from constipation and the ills growing
out of il. Strength and vigor always
follow their use. Guaranteed by Hartz
& Ullemeyer, druggists. 25c. Try
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04

ing the fight was carried on. much of
the time wine instead of water being
used. Then the fire was practically ex-
tingushed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04
GIRL BURIED FOUR DAYS.

Found Alive and Unhurt I'm Ruins of
Santa Rosa.
Compared to the population. 1t is
now believed that in Santa Rosa, Cal.
the greatest loss Of life occurred from
earthQpake and fire. even j. that city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-04

See that your druggist gives you no
imitation when you ask for Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar, the original
laxative cough syrup. At all druggists.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-15
"TAls DATE IN HISTORY"
September Is.

1615-Lady Arabella Stuart victim
Of the jealousy of James l., died In the
Tower.
1776-New York City captured by
the British.
17S9-James Fenimore Cooper,
American writer of romances and his
tory. born. Died 1851.
1S14-British repulsed In attack on
Fort Bower, at entrance to Mobile Bay.
1S3O--Porfirio Diaz, president of
Mexico. born.
1S35-Richard Olney, secretary OF
state In Claveland's cabinet. born
1S57--William Fl. Taft, secretary OF
war in Roosevelts cabinet. born.
1sso-Surrender of Harper's Ferry
after two days fighting.
1S63-President Lincoln suspended
| the Habeas Corpus Act.
1S85-Jumbo, famous show elephant
killed in railway collision at st
| Thomas, Ontario.
| 1902-Horace Gray. retired justice
| of United States supreme court died
Born 1928
1s04-Son and heir born to the Kins
of Italy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-15
2 Editorial Page of The Evening Teller
FEARLESS
I. NEWS FORECAST OF The
. WEEK..


WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept 10
Hearings will be begun in New YORK
Monday by the commission on rules
and regulations of the pure food law
in order that the food manufacturers
of the country may have an opportun-
ity to make suggestions concerning
regulations for the enforcement of the
new pure food law.
Republicans of New Hampshire will
meet in convention Tuesday to name
state ticket. More than ordinary in
terest centers in the event because OF
the fight of Winston Churchill, the
novelist, for the gubernatoria1 nomin-
alton. The great issue of the tight
is the question of corporation domin-
alton in politics.
The foggy condition of the political
atmosphere in New York is likely to
be considerably clarified by the pri-
| maries on Tuesday. The factional dis
| putes in both the republican and
democratic parties will make the pri-
maries the hardest fought in years
The republican factions in Connec-
| ticut will fight 1t out for control at
the state convention to be held We'd
nesday.
The football season of 1905 Will be
ushered in Saturday with several
games in both the east and west. AS
rule the games will be IN the nature
Of practice skirmishes in which the
larger colleges will line up against
some of the smaller schools as first
step in the work Of getting into prop
. err trim for the big games to be play
ed later in the season.
Three unusually large conventions
are to be held in Canada during tbs
week. The most important of these
, is the annual communication OF thf
{ Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows, which will attract members o.
the fraternity to Toronto from man!
: parts Of the world. The Canadian AS
5 ISOLATION of Manufacturers will NEE
3 in Winnipeg, Monday. and the Domin
. ion Trades and Labor congress VII
begin its sessions the same day Il
Victoria, B. c.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-15
Huns to Honor WASHINGTON.

BUDAPEST, Sept. 15.-Another link
IN the strong chain of friendship bind
ing together the people of Hungary
and America will be forged tomorrow
when magnificent statue of George
Washington will be unveiled in this
city. The municipality has granted
space in the town park for the statue
and the government has given the
local funds for the celebration. Money
for the erection of the statue was pro-
vided by the various Hungarian states
the governors and other dignitaries OF
which will attend the unwilling. A
delegation representing the Hungarian
societies in America is here for the
celebration.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-15
this Is NY 10TH Birthday
Porfirio Diaz.

Porfirio Diaz. the creator of modern
Mexico and for 80 years the president
of the republic, was born in the city
of Oaxaca, September Is, 1880. His
parents wished to educate him for the
church, but the young man chose the
profession of law instead. He served
in the revolution against Santa Ana,
which was the beginning of his bril-
liant military career From first to
last he was prominent in the defense
of his country against the combined
forces of England France and Spain
in their effort to convert Mexico into
an empire, with the Inflated Maxi
milan on the throne. On April 2
1867, Diaz scored his greatest victory
by capturing the city of Puebla afte,
desperate assault. After the fina
overthrow of Macmillan Diaz proved
himself a master in statecraft, Ht
overthrow one after another of tht
ambitious leaders who We're striving
for the upper hand in the republic. Ii
1876 Diaz finally became constitutions
president of the country. A better da,
began for Mexico from the time h,
first assumed power. That the repub
| lie appreciates his work is evidenced
| by the fact that he is now serving hi
seventh term as president and is prac
| tically assured of a continuance of hi
| power so long as he lives.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-15
Notes from the Labor World.

Steps are being taken in Chicago
for the formation of an arbitration
board of teamsters and team owners
which will adjust all differences
which may arise in the future
1t really begins to look as II the
farmers, at least those in the south.
were going to join hands with the
other workingmen in the effort to
improve conditions for the producers.
A strike is threatened by freight
conductors on the Southern Pacific
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-15

railroad. The conduct RS demand i'm
provement In the hours of labor and
method of computing overtime.
The supreme court of Saxony has
decided that boycotts and strikes in
wage war are not punishable by
law, and that employers cannot de-
mand compensation Tor losses caused.
1t is reported that the switchmen's
union of North America, one of the
large railway organizations. has af-
filiated with the American Federation
of Labor.
Sailors Union OF the Pacific is
making a demand FOR an average
wage increase for all hands of IS a
month.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-15
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1906
CLEAN UP THE CITY.

Lewiston is known abroad as city.
People who hear of Lewiston in other
countries form the opinion that the
city is up-to date In every respect and
thriving. The report that reaches
them is true, but one Of the troubles |
Is to convince the visitor within our
limits of this fact.
Muddy streets, poorly ,shacks,
disreputable looking houses and yards
city with civic pride are few OF the
sights that greet the eye of the visitor
Streets" is one of the questions the
visitor asks himself as he picks his
way across muddy streets, and then
stops on the other side at the first
bootblack stand. 1t is hard for him
to reconcile the stories he has heard
before coming here with the conditions
as he sees them. To be sure he sees
some fine brick buildings. He sees
some of the most modern business
establishments to be found in any city
the size Of Lewiston. but how does he
know that the owners of the brick
blocks are prosperous? How does he
know that they are not the mistakes
some venturesome business man has
made?
IL the people are prosperous, as a
rule they have pride. The prosperous
business man usually has his place OF
business looking attractive Just SC
the prosperous city should be made at
tractive by its people. Lewiston has
attractive places of business. 1t has
stores that many a city of $4,000 popu-
taken as whole it lacks every ele
ment OF beauty that rightly belongs t.
1t. There is not and has not been {
concerted movement on the part o
any of the citizens to beautify TIN
city. IL
Lewiston. by its location. and b.
the topography of it's townsite coul
be made city beautiful. There Is n
reason why Portland should be tn
only city of Roses" Lewiston ca
grow as beautiful flowers as any cline
There is no reason why Tacoma wit
her picturesque position. overlookin
the bay should be more beautiful tina
Lewiston overlooking the confiuenc
of two mighty rivers
All that is lacking lies with the PEG
pie. Nature has done her part.
the people of Lewiston would but d
their part we we'll might be proud {
our city In ne future. We need a
organized movement, We need
work with system, and with definit
aim W view There are many peop
in the city who would be glad to lea
such a movement If the people wer
with them. and would manifest II
proper interest.
Lewiston the City Beautiful" shouI
be their cry and every citizen of ever
creed should lend his assistance
this movement.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-15
Good Prospects for oystsrs.

NORFOLK. Va, Sept. 15.-Expert
opinion is to the effect that the oyster
season, which opened today. will be
one of the most prosperous expert
enced in Virginia waters for years.
oystermen have made preparations for
heavy business. The oysters. too,
are reported to be- In good condition
and of fine flavor 81
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-15
THEHTERS
"'NsTRELs az HERE MONDAY
Hi henry's Company Will Give One
Performance at the Temple.

Srfof "'0'tSC CIT tf3e FefHpIe.
Lewiston theatergoers Will gNet
their old friends. Hi Henry's Min
strels, next Monday evening at the
Temple theater, these favorite enter
tanners being booked to appear here
for one night only. Hi Henry the
celebrated cornetist. continues to
travel with his organization and is re-
ported to have lost none of his powers
on his favorite instrument. He has
assembled this season one of the
strongest array of talent to be found
in the minstrel world and reports from
the management are to the effect that
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-11-10

Arden Hutto, the young white man
who drives the delivery wagon of
the Brunswick Steam Laundry, was
quite painfully injured late yesterday
afternoon by being thrown under tn
wheels of the wagon and receiving
several injuries
1t seems that thefhorse was cross.
ing the rough PLACE along Richmond
street caused " fthe excavating be
ing done by hef telephone company.
AS the f. onti wheels went over the
slight Hill tie horse suddenly jump
ed. the front wheels of the wagon
giving way MIR. Hutto fell between
the wheels And received an ugly
cash across The head and was other
wi1e hurt. Physicians were quickly
allied and his wounds dressed. No
bones were broken and the young
man will probably be out in d few
days.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-11-10
COMFORTING WORDS.
Many a srunowick Household VIII

Many a 5runoWck Household win
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To have the pains and aches of a
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from annoying, dangerous urin&ry dis
orders Is enough to make Sng kidney
sufferer grateful. To tell how this
great change can be brought about
will prove comforting words IL hun
1reds of Brunswick readers.
James c. Adams, carpenter, resid-
ing at ga Oglethorpe avenue. east Sa-
vannah, Ga, says: Il used Doan S
Kidney ISlls for backache and diff
Guilty with the kidney secretions. My
1ack ached constantly and the pain
across the loins was so severe at
lines as to make me lay of work.
ne secretions from the kidneys were
strong, had dark color, were full
OF sediment, and scalded like Goals
OF flre. used many remedies, but
nothing had any effect My health
was run down on account OF my rest
being broken so much at night, and
would get up in the morning tired
and worn out. | saw Doan's Kidney
Pills advertised and got a box OF
them. They gave me new life, al
though ! had little faith left In any
medicine, Since using the pills my
back has become regular and normal
! attribute my cure entirely to Doan's
Kidney Pills. and you can Use my
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Plenty more proof like this from
Brunswick people. Call at Nance 8
drug store and ask what customers
report.
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster-Milhurn Co.. Bufralo,
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States.
Remember the name--Doan's-and
take no other.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-11-10

Can you win? You realize that 10
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A man or woman with disordsred di-
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days work or a days play. How Gan
they expect TO win? kodois tor
Dyspepsia contains the digestive
juices Of healthy stomach and Will
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plying the body and brain with
strength-building blood. Digests what
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-11-10
NEWS AND NOTES
ALONG THE BAY
DAYS SHIPPING RECORD AND
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
ON RIVER FRONT.

Following is the record of the
movement of vessels at this port
yesterday:
Arrived
Bark jose Fargo, Font, Cadiz.
Schooner Anna +. A. Holmes.
Smith, Portland
Cleared.
Schooner Eagle Wing. Morgan,
New York
Schooner Edward w. Cole, Rodgers.
New York. .
Schooner Samuel p Bowers. Rich
ardson. New York
Sailed.
Steamer Colorado, Smith, Mobile.
Schooner John b. Manning,
Sprague, Philadelphia
Schooner Mabel Massasoit. Fullock.
Kew York
Schooner Thomas e. Smith, Nor
bury. Philadelphia
Schooner VIM f. Downs, Flynn,
Wilmington
Schooner John 3. Bcimiller,
Adams. New Work.
Schooner Bradford c. French, Gar
land, Stockton Springs
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-11-10

Georgia, Glynn County
Whereas. c. G. Moore, acministra
tor OF f. w Meyer, represents to the
Court in his petition, duly fled and
entered on record 4 that ne has full
administered F. ". Meyers estate
This is thereforef flo cite all persons
concerned. Kindred and creditors tc
how cause. IL Iany they can.
aid Administrator should not be di
charged from lIls administration. an
receive Letters of Dismission, on III
lrst Monday in December 1906
Horace Dart. Ordinary
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1906-11-10

Orders taken for lrmt and wsddn
cakes at Leben's,
The Washington times., 1906-10-05
GARFIELD TO HAVE
NEW KINDERGARTEN
Item foT Building to Be Included in
Education Boards Es-
innate.

Al the last regular meeting of the
Eardeld Citizens association the com
Inittee on public schools reported that
as Q result of it's Efforts a kindergarten
had been established In temporary quar-
ters In Garfield halls with an enroll
meut 20 date Of 50 children, that perma-
nent quarters would be ready for oCcu-
pancy in a few days. II was also re-
ported that the efforts of the association
to secure a new building have been
very successful thus far, and that ad-
vices had been received from the OBard
OF Education that an item FOR a new
building for Garfield school would be
included in its annual estimate for 1905
10 the Commissioner, and also That AT
"a hearing before the Commissioners on
the first instant they had agreed TO
include in their estimates 10 Congress
an item for "a new school building for
this community. the committee fur
ther reported that the crowded condi-
tion OF Garfield school had been brought
To the attention of the authorities, with
a view 20 securing an additional room
for the increased attendance.
The special committee appointed al
the last meeting 10 inspect and report
upOu some suitable device for fire pro-
lection made report that il had inspect
ed several such devices and after con-
sultatiOu with Chief Belt OF the Fire
Department it was favOrably impressed
with the bucket suction pump. The re-
port was received and adopted. and the
committee increased 70 five members 10
further investigate the matter