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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20
BARON RosEN.

that would exist between the repre-
sentatives of conqueror and van
pushed.
The high art Of diplomacy, that so
well masks the innermost thoughts of
those who rise to the heights Of an
ambassador, doubtless viewed the so
cial intercourse between Baron Rosen
and Viscount Aoki as most natural.
But to the uninitiated the part Of the
host taken by one-Baron Rosen-
who acted as Russia's peace envoy,
lent peculiar glamour to the occasion.
The treaty of peace between Japan
and Russia marked the close Of one Of
the bloOdiest wars of history. The
dinner given by Baron Rosen in
honor Of the representative Of the
victorious Japan goes farther, in that
it takes up social intercourse upon a
plane exactly as though war had never
been waged.
Those who were present at this
most interesting social function were
the Minister from the Netherlands and
Nine. van Swinderen, the Counselor OF
the Japanese Embassy and Nine.
Miyoka, Count and Countess Secken-
dorff, Baroness Elizabeth Rosen, the
charge d'affairs Of Spain, Senior Don
Luis Pastor; Baron Schlippenbach, and
Prince Koudacheff, of the Russian
Embassy.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20
THE JUNGLE.
Mr.. SincIeir's Story of the Awful
Methods of the Beef Packers.

MIR. SincIeir's Story of the Awful
Methods of the Beef Packers.
No more powerful or terrible book
has been written in recent years than
"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair. 1t
seems incredible that such depth of
human misery as the author relates
could be permitted even by the most
callous money maker or the most
soulless corporation; or, on the other
hand, that such vileness and filth in
the preparation Of human food could
be permitted; yet most Of Mr.. Sim
clair's statements are from personal
knowledge and observation, visiting
the great packing plants, as he die
mostly in disguise. Moreover, his
statements have been abundantly cor
roborated by President Roosevelt's
special commission, whose confidential
report, containing descriptions of deg
radiation, filth and food pollution, is
too vile to print in newspaper.
The hero of THE JUNGLE is Jurgis, a
great, broad-shouldered Lithuanian,
who gloried in work, for the mere sake
of it. even if he had had no incentive.
In the far forests of Lithuania, where
he and his father had lived all their
lives, children of nature. Jurgis had
heard of free America, and that as
much as $40. week was to be earned
by willing laboring man, in the great
city of Chicago. And after many argu-
ments and much discussion, he had
prevailed upon his father, and Ona the
sweet blithsome lass to whom he was
betrothed, and her mother and several
children and relatives, to emigrate to
splendid America, where a man may
not always remain a peasant, but
where he has a chance to improve him
self and rise in the world. Ten dollars
week was an unheard Of fortune
The peasants Of Europe make a few
cents a day
So they all went to Packingtown, and
the first day that Jurgis stood in line
being altogether the finest specimen
of a man in the yards, he was beckon
ed to by the boss and given a job. HI
went home jubilant. Two other mem
bers of the family, one a great strap
ping woman, also got jobs at once
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20

H1NAk AAaAAANaNs my AAA A9A AANAAI
he exclaimed. What of the speeding
up" practice Of the packers7 II was
but play to him TO keep abreast Of the
fastest. He was working TO wed Ona.
They we're all cheated shamelessly
by the sharks which infest the great
packing district; they could not speak
English and they were at the mercy of
these parasites. But as new Obliga-
lions arose In the buying Of a small,
worthless house, sold them by an
INSCRIPTIONS agent, etc. etc, Jurgis
but smiled grimly, confident In his
strength, energy and great love for
ona. Il will work the harder" he says.
And then came a misfortune. Ona,
mere bloom Of girl of H. had to go
to work-temporarily. Then a young
er child. Then Jurgis had a fateful
day, after many months Of faithful and
herculean service for the great corpora
ton. In the melee Of a wounded
steer running amuck, he slipped on the
bloody floor and sprained his ankle.
Did the packers give him a short fur
Tough with pay while he was recover
ing; at least they held his place for
him? Neither. He returned to work,
not very strong looking through pain
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20
BRIDE AT SHIPS HELM.
MRS. C. ". ROBINSON ASSISTS
HER HUSBAND IN DARING
OCEAN RACE.

TWenty.Eight Foot Yacht Braves
Dangers of Gulf Stream and Treach-
erous Waves OFF Cape Hatteras-
Winner Received $500 Upton Cup.
After a daring ocean race OF $50
miles, the sloop Gauntlet, with Mrs.
Thora Lund Robinson at the wheel,
finished second In the contest for
which Sir Thomas Upton offered a
$500 cup. The course Of the race ex.
tended from GraYesend Bay, New York
Harbor, to Bermuda. Mrs. Robinson
Is the two months bride of George W.
Robinson, the owner of the boat. It
was a daring race for each of the three
small yachts that competed, but more
80 for the Gauntlet, because she was
the smallest Of them all, being only %
feet long from bow to stern. The yawl
Tamerlane, which won the cup, was 40
feet long and the yawl Lila, 80 feet.
All OF the craft belong to the Brooklyn
Yacht Club. For eight days these tiny
boats were at the mercy Of wind and
wave, so much so that the yawl Lila
was compelled to put into Norfolk har.
Dor to save itself from destruction,
while the smaller yacht bravely stuck
to its task. They had to cross the gulf
stream $50 miles off Hatteras, one of
the stormiest spots on the Atlantic
Experienced yachtsmen we're much
surprised that the little Gauntlet was
not wrecked or foundered somewhere
on the way.
BUT TWENTY YEARS Oh.
Mrs. Robinson is only 20 years old
but ever since childhood she has been
used to boating and swimming. For
several seasons she has sailed an eigh-
teen-foot knockabout, making her sum-
mer headquarters near Amboy, on the
lower New York bay. Though small,
she is athletic and skilled in handling
a craft and Is said to be without fear
on the water. Storm or sunshine is
all the same to her.
zone of the conditions Of our mar
riage on April 17th," said Mrs. Robin.
son before starting in the race, twas
that should go in this contest. George
tried to dissuade me few days after
we were married, but made him keep
his promise. Although / am rated as
the chief mate and bottle washer, If
you will, Of the Gauntlet, l have an
idea that may superintend things be-
fore l get through.
Yachting Is not new to me. sail
ed knockabout for years in the lower
bay. learned to swim because was
capslzed so many times that l had to
learn.
"Mr. Robinson and myself are to
stand watch together, while j. L. Dun
lap and H. Higgins, the remainder Of
the Corinthian crew, will alternate IN
keeping watch. Steer? Why you DOM
suppose I'm going to be a passenger
l can, and am going to, do everything
that good navigator must do"
STUMPED PROFESSIONAL SALTS
Professional sailors stood aghast a
the courage of the Corinthian tars II
undertaking such a perilous voyage
Disaster was predicted from the first
The yawl Lila lost her mainmas
shortly after the start outside Sand!
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20
Who For Next President ?

from American Spectator.
At considerable expense American
Spectator has obtained opinions and
expressions of the same from all of
the prominent candidates for Presi-
Dental nomination. These are all I'M
genuine, having come to us over our
own private line, the least longest
wire in the world. The pithy, cpl
grammatic summing up viii, Of course,
be thoroughly appreciated. The fol-
lowing terse expressions are In an
swer to our query, "Will you be a
candidatep
Taft-My candidacy is a weighty
problem, and there is heavy respon-
sibility attached.
Cannon-I will If / do.
Bryan-The third is the lucky trial.
l shall not get out Of communication
with my friends.
Shawl have always universally
considered myself strong candidate.
Hobson-Of course, it is an Office of
limited respOnsibilities-but-
Fairbanks-You'l really have to ask
Mrs. f.
Funston-Am too busy to think OF
it, but they do say / was born In
Ohio.
Foraker may have to do it just
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20
NUrlBER 90

dren. The poor husband Is stunned.
'Napolll She so back to Napolil
No, no. All, Dlo Mol You dom under
stand" be goes on, wlstfully. II
work three year an sava da money TO
bring her TO me. Your boss he can
nota send her back-we live all right
on nine dollar week. / take her away.
You leta me go-ehp
''Its hard on you" says the officer,
"but It's the law"
Luigi scorns the notion.
Law? You taxa my wife away;
you senda my littlea boy and girl bacs
to Napoh, an you say 1t is da Law
Ma, ma. America is q free country
l pay for her 10 comea to me. l dom
steal, so whata de law got to sayT
But threats, tears, reasonlngs are
all In vain. Luigi at last stealthily
offers the blue-cOated official 81, his
all, wrapped up in a handkerchief, as
a bride. The officer frowns and says
firmly:
II cannot. l didn't make the law.
I can't help you. We have to do this
every day."
EVERY dayT Lulgl's eyes grow
wide with pain. "YOu doa this every
day? All, Diol Every day you breaka
da hearth
Then he goes to Maria, rakes her in
his arms, and explains brokenly what
1t all means.
"They will not leta you stay-Maria
mia-we have waited long-we musta
stilla wait"
In the face Of her fearful dlsmay he
even tries to be cheerful.
"Say, looka here" he cries; "you goa
back to Napoli now, an bimebye
getta da more money. make may
be twelve-fifteen dollar week. Then
senda for you an Pablo an Tessa,
an they letta you stay"
But Maria is overcome.
"Back to Napoli2 AloneT" she sobs.
A sudden thought comes to Luigi.
mo, no; not alone. / goa too. Ii
they senda you, goa too"
He rushes over to the officer with
his poor seven silver dollars, only to be
met with the cruel truth, "Not half
enough for your ticket"
Meanwhile the boat Is returning.
The officer lays his hand kindly on
Marla's shoulder. The children look
wonderingly on. Painfully the little
trio pick up their bundles and turn
back to the great gates Luigi en-
braces them between his sobs
"Don'ta cry, carrlssima; don'ta cry
I soon make twelve, fifteen dollar
week and buya da peanut stand, an
I kann da little home Then Won come
again to stay. Don'ta cry-you goa to
the Nader in Napoli. All, Dio! We
have waita three year an l must senda
you back. Maybe next year send for
you again"
AS they pass out of his sight his
voice fails him and he falls sobbing
against the gate.
The author is said to have got his
idea for the piece from newspaper
paragraph read at the breakfast table
describing in three lines a case Of tho
lsort.
Robert Patton Gibbs, who played
Luigi, studied his type with the help
of a Neapolitan who has been long
enough away from home to know the
salient characteristics Of his own
people. The extra wome, who fit so
well into the picture are caretakers Of
the Hudson theater.
"We used to rehearse the piece every
now and then down in the coal cellar"
Explained Mr.. Gibbs, "and these two
women used to come and weep over
lit"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20
Live HeaIthiIy.
Horace Smith

Horace Smith.
The English Poet. Born 1879. Died
1849.
Ye who would have your features fiorid,
1.-the limbs, bright eyes, unwrinkled fore
head,
From ages devastation horrid,
Adopt this plan
Twill make, in climate cold or torrid,
A hale old man Tor woman)
Avoid liz youth luxurious diet;
Restrain the passions lawless riot
Devoted to domestic quiet,
Be wisely gay;
So shall We, spite of ages fiat,
Resist decay.
Seek not in Mammon's worship pleasure,
But find your richest, dearest treasure
In God, His word, His work, not leisure.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20

Hook, and had to put back for new
spar, which was Immediately prepared
to permit her to restart the following
Tuesday. The Tamerlane's navigator
seeing the Lila's plight, decided that it
would be an unfair advantage to con-
tinue in the race, and she, too, put
back. The people of the littl Gauntlet
did not see the accident to the Lila, it
is supposed, for the sloop kept right on
in her sea-smashing trip to Bermuda.
The three yachts that contemplated
the trip lay at anchor OFF the Brooklyn
dock all morning, with their owners
and crew busily at work preparing
them for their severe test. On board
the little eau, tlet, Mrs Thora Lund
Robinson was as busy as the rest max
ing things shipshape about the boat,
Until the day before the race no one
took seriously her statement that she
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20

lroposed 10 aecompanyA e

EtVFV7VU 70 uVVVIIIFHIIg - F9@st7Ns4H11
II was with CONSERVATION that the re-
gatta committee learned that she
meant TO 90. Refusal to permit her TO
start, threatened TO disqualify the
boat, and all appeals were in vain. At
last the committee yielded and permit
ted her TO start.
The Tamerlane finished the course
at Hamilton, Bermuda, at o'clock,
June Bird, while the Gauntlet did not
arrive until "a hours later The result
was in doubt until the finish Of this
tiny boat, as the Temerlane had to al.
low It 16 hours and 10 minutes owing
to the difference in their length.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20

to get that Roosevelt fellow out.
Roosevelt-Didn't l say all along
that there would be no third teri
for me. After what's happened l sup
pose you'll believe it now.
Hearst-I have enough capital to
command labor.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20

Honduras has a debt Of about one
hundred million dollars or about $1,000
a head.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20
Heaven On Earth.
command
Rnnt-

Be such a man, live such life, that
If every man were such a man as you
and every life a life like yours this
earth would be Gods Paradise.-Phil-
lips Brooks.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-07-20

There are three hundred million
British subjects In Asia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24

handling supplies for the stricken Cal
ifornia cities will be begun The
Pennsylvania and Erie railroads and
Wells, Fargo & Co., have offered to
ship supplies free of charge. The
Western Union Telegraph company
will handle all relief messages at the
company's expense.
Rockefeller Gives 100000.
The big subscription list was headed
by John D. Rockefeller with a con-
tribution of 100000 The United
Railways Investment company,
through it's brokers, subscribed $751;
900; M, Guggenheim Sons contributed
$4,000; the Carnegie Hero Fund and
]. P. Morgan & Co. $4,000 each.
Many other contributions of $10,.
600 and $4,000 helped to swell the to.
tai. A number of these were made by
former Californians now residing in
this city.
The New York stock exchange brok-
ers contributed total of $4,000 in
addition to the large individual con.
tributions announced from the Wall
street district.
The relief committee appointed by
Mayor Mcclellan is headed by Nor
ris K. Jesup, president of the cham.
Der of commerce, as temporary chair
man.
The proceeds Of many theatrical
performances in the various play
houses this week and next will be
turned over to the relief committee.
Mrs. Herman 9elrichs, who lost
much property at San Francisco, is
chairman of committee of ladies ar
ranging for benefit Saturday after
noon and evening at the Hippodrome.
j. M. Barrie cabled to Charles Froh-
mans Offices in this city contribution
of $3.50. The proceeds Of his play,
Peter Pan" at the Empire theater
Friday night. with Mauds Adams in
the title role, also will be applied to
the relief fund.
The Merchants Association of New
York has sent out an appeal to 10000
merchants in Greater New York.
Several $1,000 and $500 contributions
| were received Thursday night.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24
BASEBALL RESULTS.

American league at Philadelphia
Washington IL, Is, 2; Philadelphia 10,
"A, 3; ten innings.
At Detroit-Detroit 8, z, 0; Chicago
/, 5, /.
At Boston-Boston 8, 7, /; New
York l, 8, s.
At st. Louis-cleveland 5, s, o; St..
Louis 1, 5, 4.
National league at Brooklyn
Brooklyn s, 70, 8; New York 5, 8, 4.
At Chicago-st, Louis 4, 5, /; Chi
cago l, 8. 8,
At Philadelphia-Phi Philadelphia 4, T.,
l; Boston l, z, 2.
At Pittsburg-Cinci 8, IA, 2;
Pittsburg 2, 5, 8.
American association-At Column
bus: Kansas City, s, Z, 3; Columbus,
2, Z, 8. At Indianapolis: st. Paul, 6,
II, O; Indianapolis, 2, II, 8. At To-
ledo: Milwaukee, 8, -, 2; Toledo, s,
s. l.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24
metropolis OF
PACIFIC COAST
HEAP OF RUINS
EARTHQUAKE AT SAN FRANCIS
DIN EARLY MORNING HOURS
is FOLLOWED BY SCOURGE
OF FLAMES.
FEARFUL LOSS is INFLICTED
Lives of Hundreds Are Crushed Out,
While Thousands Sustain Injuries
Property Damage Estimated at
ooo,ooo-Fine Buildings in
Ashes.

San Francisco, April 19.-Earth-
quake and fire Wednesday put nearly
half of San Francisco in ruins
At least 200 people have been killed,
thousand others injured and the
property loss will exceed $100,0O0,000.
Thousands of people are homeless
and destitute.
1t was 5:15 o'clock in themorning
when terrific earthquake shook the
whole city and surrounding country.
One shock apparently lasted two min
utes and there was almost immediate
collapse of flimsy structures all over
the city.
Water Supply Cut Off.
The water supply was cut off and
when fires broke out in various Sec
tons there was nothing to do but to
let the buildings burn.
Telegraph and telephone commune
cation was shut off for a time. The
Western Union was put completely out
of business and the Postal company
was the only one that managed to get
wire out of the city. About ten
o'clock even the Postal was forced to
suspend in San Francisco. Electric
power was stopped and street cars did
not run. Railroads and ferryboats also
ceased operations.
At Mercy of Fire.
The various fires ragged all day and
the fire department has been powerless
to do anything except to dynamite the
buildings threatened. All day long ex-
plosions shook the city and added to
the terror Of the inhabitants.
Following the first shock there was
another within five minutes, but not
nearly so severe. Three hours later,
there was another slight quake.
Reports from districts outside of San
Francisco indicate widespread dam.
age. San Jose, SO miles south, lost
many buildings and from Is to 20
people were killed. The annex of the
Vendome hotel collapsed and fires
broke out. Stanford university and
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24

LOOKING UP MONTGOMERY STREET
Palo Alto suffered. At Stanford many
of the handsome buildings were demol-
ished and two people were killed. One
of them was Junius Robert Hanna, of
Bradford, Pa, and the other was Otto
Curtis, fireman.
The court house at Redwood City
and other buildings collapsed.
Rush to Death,
People became panic stricken and
rushed into the streets. most of them
in their night attire. They were
met by showers of falling buildings,
bricks, cornices and walls. Many
were instantly crushed to death, while
others were dreadfully mangled
Those who remained indoors generally
escaped with their lives, though
scores were hit by detached plaster,
pictures and articles thrown to the
floor by the shock. 1t is believed
that more or less loss was sustained
by nearly every family in the city.
Buildings Collapse.
The tall steel frame structures
stood the strain better than brick
buildings few of them being badly
damaged. The big History lMonad-
mock office building, IN course Of con-
struction, adjoining the Palace hotel,
was an exception, however, it's rear
wall collapsing and many cracks be-
ing made across it's front. Some of
the docks and freight sheds along the
water front slid into the bay. Deep
assures opened in the filled-in
ground near the shore, and the Union
ferry depot was shattered. Its high
tower still stands, but will have to be
torn down.
Roof Slides Into Yard.
A portion of the new city hall, which
cost, more than $7,OO0,OO0, collapsed,
the roof sliding into the courtyard
and the smaller towers tumbling
down with the great dome being
moved but not falling.
The new post Office, one of the
finest in the United States, was badly
shattered.
The Valencia hotel, a four-story
wooden building. sank into the base
ment, pile of splintered timbers, UNI
der which were pinned many dead and
dying occupants of the houses. The
basement was full OF water and some
of the helpless victims were drowned.
Scarcely had the earth ceased to
shake when fires broke out stimuli
taneously, in many places. The fire
department promptly responded to the
first calls for aid, but it was found
that the water mains had been rem.
derad useless by the underground
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24
70 Prepare for Trouble.

Harrisburg. Pa. April ls.-Brig. Gen
c. Bow Dougherty, the new eemmaAd-
er of the Third brigade, N. g. p, has
been summoned to headquarters here.
Gen. Dougherty's brigade covers the
anthracite coal field, and it is believed
the coming to Harrisburg is for the
discussion Of the distribution and con.
duct of troops in the event Of trou-
BILE in the mining territory.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24
Earthquake In italy.

Rome, April %. - Thirteen earth
shocks were felt in succession in the
province of Siena, Tuscany. Several
buildings were damaged, including the
city hall at RQggibonsi, 10 miles south
of Florence The inhabitants of Pog-
gibonsi were panic stricken. It is not
known whether Sienna was damaged,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24
Horse Saves a Woman.

A pet horse probably saved the life
of Mrs. J. Freshley at Kirkland, o. She
was in the barnyard when a vicious
COW threw her to the ground with Its
horns and began to trample her under
foot. The horse charged and drove the
COW away. The horse gets a lump of
sugar three times a day now and ice
cream on Sunday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24
Astor Buys Fossil Oaks.

William Waldorf Astor has bought
up forest of fossil oaks discovered
at Yaxley, Northamptonshire, England.
The majority of the trees are perfect
from roots to branches and so hard
that they turn the edge of the finest
PIX. Mr.. Aston is using these 1000
year-eld oaks to panel the walls OF his
medieval castle of Hever and tho
houses of the Tudor village he la con-
structing on the grounds.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24
As q Preventive.

Fa.her-I am very much afraid our
daughter will run away with that
young rascal.
Mcsher = No danger. casually
mentioned to her last night that girls
who eloped got no wedding presents,
and I'm certain my words sank into
her fnind.-Casssll's.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24
New York Billiard TOURNEY.

New York, April 20.-In the
eighteenth game of the International
billiard tournament Thursday George
Sutton defeated Orlando Morning
star in % innings by score of 500 to
BAL. Hoppe won from Cure, 500 to
1856 in the eighteenth inning.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-24
Flea Information

She-I see this paper says that the
mouth of the flea is located between his
torelegs.
He-That may be very valuable infor-
nation, but can't see that it's going to
help man to be told that when one OF
the pesky things is taking meal from
hhe uiddls Of his back. --Yonkers States.
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