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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
LAST OF VOLCANIC MOUNTAIN
Lake of Boiling Water Took Its Place
After Earthquake Shock

After Earthquake Shock.
Several years ago great earthquake
In the far north produced an active
volcano in a mountain on a little island
of the Aleutian group. Now the vol
canic mountain has sunk out of sight
and In lis place is a lake of boiling
water. says Il San Francisco dispatch
The earthquake that produced the sen
sational change occurred June 81
The result of the strange submarine
commotion was discovered by the crew
or the United States revenue cutter
Perry of the patrol feet guarding the
seal rOokeries
AS the Perry steamed near to inves-
tieate it was noticed that the water
around the vessel took on an unusual
hue. From dark green 1t changed to
dull gray and then to milky white
Steam came from the wafer as the cut
ter came on, and the atmosphere was
50 charged with heat that it became
unbeatable.
The Perry approached as near as
possible, and the crew saw stretched
before them lake. which had formed
III the center of sink made by the
settling mountain. TO determine the
temperature of the water n thermom-
eter was lowered over. and those on
board were startled to see the record
rise to 240 degrees. A number of eggs
were then lowered in a basket and
after being in the water n few sec
onds were found thoroughly cooked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
R0CkEFELLER'S BEST DEED.
Joined Cleveland Sunday School Fifty
six Years Ago, Says Oil King.

SS''SS SStoSt NY
six Years Ago, Says Oil King.
The best thing ever did in nay
ife," said JohnAD. Rockefeller the
other day of his entry into the sun
day school of the Euclid Avenue Bap-
list church in Cleveland fifty-six years
ago. He was speaking 10 the school
on his first appearance Of the year.
Il came to Cleveland to board and
go TO school when was fourteen.
fifty-six years ago Mr.. Rockefeller
told the school. "Ny landlady la tie
old house on Erie street invited ME to
this Sunday school. She told me old
Deacon Sked had class OF boys
would like. came and have thanked
God ever since. Ii was the beginning of
my life in Sunday school and church
and was the best thing ! ever did
1t has given me life of content and
happiness.
1T did me more good than anything
else in my life, and / want you to know
it and to stay in Sunday school, as l
have done"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Chinese Tree For California.

AS Il result of the labors of trained
explorers of the bureau of plant indus
try In China the forest service has
been furnished with a supply of seeds
Of the Pistacia chinesis, an oriental
tree resembling somewhat the Califor-
MIA pepper tree. These seeds were
gathered from trees growing in the
province of Shantung, China, where
some of them have reached large pro-
portions. A tree standing at the grave
Of Confucius has diameter of over
four feet. They are well adapted to
dry regions and are very long lived.
1t is hoped the trees grown from this
iced win serve as stock for the pis.
rachio nut OF commerce. The seeds
viii be planted at the Lyle Greek
nursery station in southern California.
and il the plantations are successful
they will be grown extensively for re-
forestation purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
While Wheat Scars.

| must not throw upon the floor
The crust / do not eat
For many hungry millionaire
Would think II quite a treat
Eheu! Our tears fall thick and fast;
They dim our eyes for old times sake;
No more we know. except in dreams,
The biscuits mother used to make!
One penny. two penny,
Hot cross buns.
Each one costs dollar straight,
Now the rhyming runs.
Ella A. Tanning In New York World
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

walks from his hotel 10 the state cap
itol. when he mixed with the pedes
TRANS and cracked his jokes TO while
the time away, know him no more
He has bought an automobile, and in
stead of the pleasant smile and swing
ing tread which formerly character
lied his morning excursions. there is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
River Riplets.

The Helen Blair arrived at Rock Is
land at 1920 this morning from Bur
lington with big cargo Of freight and
The boat left this afternoon at O'Clock
for Burlington.
The steamer Columbia left last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
Object of Hysienic School Cars Trip.

Object of Hyeienic School Cars Trip.
Professor Snow of the Stanford uni
yersity recently left San Francisco on
a campaign of sanitary education
Professor Snow is travelling in a pri-
vate car equipped by the state. and he
rural districts. The car Is filed with
models showing farmers how to care
for their homes, barns. food, water
drainage and general hygiene This
is the first time In history such work
has been undertaken so thoroughly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

81. Paul. Mimi, July 16.-Governor
John A. Johnson, who. like another
distinguished member of his political
party. has always prided himself on
AT last fallen from grace and succumb-
ed to the speed bug. and the leafy ave-
nues which knew him on his morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

4. II O'Clock for Burlington on its reg
uiar trip. 1t will return tomorrow
nc rning and in the afternoon it will
take tde regular weekly excursion to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

nothing but a streak of red and
smell of gasoline.
Roosevelt is a rife shot, Taft plays
golf Bryan goes in for marrying Chris
tan Endeavorers on excursion trains.
and Johnson. who will probably be
around where the lightning can hit
him next time presidents are nom
mated, has gone in for automobiling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

Surprised on sirthday-A company
Of 20 lady friends perpetrated a pleas
ant surprise on Mrs. Henry Edwards
a. her home on Twenty-ffth stree. and
Sixteenth avenue. yesterday afternoon
Gu the occasion of her birthday ami
Iversary. The hostess was presented
with a nice present and the ladies pro
vi6ed a delicious lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

Merrie Widow Club Dance.-The
Merrie Widow club will give another
OF its popular dancing parties at the
Watch Tower inn Monday evening.
July 20. This is the third in the ser
les.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

pians Were made for moonlight ey-
cursion to be given on the w W. next
Tuesday evening. During the evening
III orchestra organized among the
members rendered several selections
n.uch 10 the enjoyment OF the mem
Eers. Cigars were passed and social
faif hour enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

Hold Annual Picnics-The annual
Picnic of Grace Lutheran Sunday
school was held yesterday afternoon
at Long View park. The school was
accompanied by the fife and 'iru,d
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

n;mcA bringing down logs The Helen
E,air Mas in port from Burlington.
The ltage of water was 4.15 at 8
a m. aid iso at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

Muscatine. The boat leaves Rock Is
land,at 4 O'Clock and returns at 1929.
The Ruth. Harriet and North Star
were north and south, The two last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD

AIRS w. B. Clemmer, teacher of the
QUeen Esthers, and A. F. Wickes. sec
rotary of the LOYAL Sons. The even
irg was spent enjoying the various
amusements a the park.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

Queen Esthers and Loyal Sons Pic
nic.-Members of the Queen Esther
srild and Loyal Sons of the Memorial
Christian church TO the number If
about so gave picnic dinner at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

[Society news, written or telephoned
TO the society editor of The Argus, win
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the, sender
must be made known, TO insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-16

direction of J. H. Hauberc Special
cars were run from the cnu:ch ard a
goodly number of pupils an their par
ents attended
The First Baptist Sunday scho.)i and
church picnic was held yesterday At
tae Watch Tower, cars COW .ying Inc
members from the church at . 50. The
lay was ideal for picnics and was en-
Joved to the fullest extent.
Clerks Plan for Excursion.-The
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Tri-
CITY lodge No 16. held a meeting last
evening at Maths hall Routine bust
Eess came before the meeting and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
S II O X T
SHAVINCS

A big man, weighing at least 200
pounds, got into an alteration near
the Stevens street bridge last night
with diminutive fellow, with
freckled face and brick red hair.
Soon blows were being exchanged.
Then the big fellow pulled a
young cannon from his pocket. But
he wasn't quick enough. In an in
slant the little fellow had him by
the wrist, and, with a quick twist,
he secured the gun.
/. Now, smile, blank you, smile!"
he commanded the big man, as he
pointed the gun at him. The scowl
on the big ones face turned to a
sickly smile, fringed with yellow
ish green and pale purple hue.
Now, put your hands behind
your back; walk up and kiss the
end of that barrell!" he COM
handed The commanded one
obeyed. Then the little fellow
turned on his heel and hurled the
shooting iron far down the river,
/ saying to his antagonist, Don't yer
know little boys hadn't otter play
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
BEAUTIFUL
SLAVE GIRL

Presbyterian Rescue mission.
There for six months the pretty
slave girl remained sheltered, until
Chin Len arrived, and. in spite of
Miss Cameron's protests, claimed
1.-THE purse of gold" as his wife.
In February he left for New
York with the girl, and Long Dong,
her previous owner, followed. He
sought out Chin Len and demanded
$4,000 as the price Of Bow Kun.
According to the oriental now &C.
cused, he refused to pay the price,
and Long Dong Is alleged to have
threatened serious harm to Chin
Len, Bow Kun, or both.
The assassin, armed with a dag
ger, crept into the room where the
woman lie sleeping, and stabbed
her to death. The sharp steel
pierced her heart twice. When dis
covered, the girl was found on the
floor by the side of richly draped
couch and lying nearby was the
bloody dagger which had been used
to take her life.l
The mystery promises to prove
as battling as shat involving the
identity OF the murderer Of Elsie
/ Sigel, the white girl who was killed
in the Chinese quarter recently.
Six American women, who de-
clared themselves to be the wives
of Cinnamon, were found in the
house and arrested, but none OF
them would admit any knowledge
of Bow Kum's death.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.--Accused
Of numbering Ms beautiful slave,
Bow Kun, aged 81 years, Chin Len,
an Americanized Chinese from San
Francisco, Is imprisoned here to-
day. He strenuously denies that he
killed the Chinese belle and accus-
ed Long Dong, another Chinese
from the western city, Of the grew
some murder at II Mott street.
The police do not believe that
+. Chin Is telling the truth, and he
is under strong suspicion of hav-
ing committed the deed. Near the
doorway leading to the room
where the woman was stabbed to
death is the bloody imprint of a
mans hand. The finger marks CO
incide with Chin's.
Chin declares that Ling killed
the woman because she refused
to return valuable jewels he gave
her when he first imported her
from China for the slave traffic.
These, according to Chin, Bow Kun
took with her when she escaped
from San Francisco with Chin to
New York.
Until her death, the life Of Bow,
whose name means Purse OF
Cold" was intense and tragic. She
was kidnapped from her home near
Canton and held captive in San
Francisco Chinatown for several
years before she was rescued from
the opium dens by Miss Donaldina
Cameron, superintendent of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
INI,13''1!&
&YSgf5
CURES PERMANENTLY

Mr.. A. H.s Powell, Manufacturing
Chemist, Spokane, Wash.
Dear Sir-After suffering with
stomach trouble for the past four
years and doctoring with doctors
and paying out over $500 fol-
patent medicines, the first perma
nent relief I received was from
Powell's Stomach Remedy. The
first bottle gave me great relief
and after using three bottles
have no more stomach trouble and
feel that l am permanently cured
This l write you in hopes you
may publish 1t so my friends. II
any of them are so afflicted, may
hear of it and be benefited by its
use. Yours truly, w. A. BAKER
Furniture Dealer, 2128 East
Sprague Avenue.
For sale at all first class drug
stores.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
NEW MARRIAGE LAW
(Continued from page u

alton itself that lays a barrier IN
Cupid's way. Men and women are
still being married--just as many
of them as before, but their
nuptials are being celebrated in
Idaho, Oregon, Montana and across
the line in Canada. This fact In
itself is the strongest argument
against the theory that marriage is
too expensive with the new law In
effect.
Spokane county alone is losing
on an average of from 5000 to $3.50
month as the result of it. Then
comes the hotels. the ministers and
the justices of the peace-all these
are losing money. Figure it all out
and it is seen that more than a
thousand dollars a month Is pass
ing by Spokane into Idaho and 9TH
er of Washington's sister states.
According to License Clerk Hay
woods version of the matter, the
new law will continue to be a los
ing proposition financially to the
state until all the surrounding
states adopt the same new law.
In July this year only 70 marri
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
AN ENDLESS CHAIN
|. SWINDL|NC GAME

Another endless chain swindling
scheme through which 1t is claimed
many guileless working women
have been fleeced out of their
money was discovered by the POI
lice today when Miss Clara Man
son, a stenographer, came to the
police station with a contract with
the Alexander Supply Co., of Chi
cago, for which she had paid $40.
Mrs. j. M. Jones, room z of the
Raymond hotel, who has been OPP
Grating the scheme here, was taken
to the police station this afternoon
and may be prosecuted.
The contract sold to Miss Man.
son makes her a general agent for
the company at guaranteed wage
of $18 per week and expenses. 1t
is her duty, according to the paper,
to canvass territory assigned to
her, for other agents. These she
shall charge $40, $14 Of which she
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
ANTS A PEST IN LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1S.-War-
fare of most strenuous character
will have to be undertaken against
the ant pest in Louisiana within
the next few years If the orange
crop is to continue. This is the
opinion of Wilmon H. Newell, Sec
rotary of the state crop pest com.
mission. Strange to say, CORE
spondence which have had with
other sections of the world has es.
tablished that the same kind of
ants which are devastating the
vegetation of this state and caus-
ing thousands Of dollars worth of
damage annually are equally as
much a pest in other place." says
Newell.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18

turns back to the company. The
remainder, she keeps toward her
wages and expenses. The parties
whbm she is expected to make
agents are also given contracts of
the same kind, giving them the
same authority that she has been
given, and SO on 1t is operated
like the many "get-rich-quick"
schemes for which Chicago has
become noted and against which
the government has been fighting
forsseveral years.
Mrs. Jones is declared by the po-
licesto have operated here prior to
the sarrest of three Spokane bust
ness men for conducting a similar
morley making scheme. The
state was unable to convict these
men Of fraud, as it was shown in
court that they were victims of the
alleged swindle themselves and the
only means of getting even was to
secure other victims.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18

William Simmons, the young Chi
cagO drummer, charged with entic-
ing pretty Verda Davidson, 04003
Mayfair street, away from home,
was released today on a cash bond
Of $1,000 telegraphed here by his
father in Chicago.
Backed by two firms of lawyers,
Simmons walked from the sheriff's
office this morning with a holder
step than he has employed since
his arrival in Spokane yesterday in
the custody Of deputy sheriff from
North Yakima.
Simmons has employed Post,
Avery & Higgins and c. d. st. Nor
ris as counsel. His parents back in
Chicago are wealthy, and this is
most fortunate for man who gets
into trouble among strangers In a
strange land.
After Simmons walked into free
dom from the county building, the
lgirl whom he is charged to have
wronged remained prisoner in the
juvenile quarters. She was unable
to give bond and will probably be
held until the preliminary hearing
in the case, which is set for Friday
morning in Justice Suckers court.
Deputy Prosecutor A. c. Clausen
has charge of the case for the state.
The charge against Simmons is that
of enticing a minor girl away from
home for immoral purposes. 1t is
a felony, but can be settled by mar.
riage.
Simmons denied that he has al.
ready married the girl, as init.
mated. He denied having any in
tention of marrying her, and in fact
denied that he went with her to
North Yakima, where they were ar
rested together, and denied every
thing else connected with the case.
Simmons was not very commune
cative, but gave the hint that he
was being made the victim of an
alleged public prejudice against the
gay drummer"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
IMPERISHABlE WOOD.

PARIS, Aug. 1S.-A curious
source of wealth is reported by the
French consul at Mongtze, in Upper
Tonkin. 1t lies in wood mines. The
wood originally was a pine forest,
which the earth swallowed in some
cataclysm. Some of the trees are a
yard in diameter. They lie in a
slanting direction and in sandy
soils, which cover them to a depth
of about eight yards. AS the top
branches are we'll preserved. 1t is
thought the geological CONFUSION
which buried them cannot be of
very great antiquity. The wood
furnished by these timber mines
is imperishable and the Chinese
buy it for coffins.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
Pianos
Story & Clark
Hallett & Davis
Haddorff
Lester
AND OTHERS; ODD STYLES AT
BIG REDUCTIONS


Discriminating people who have
a fine sense of economy will be
interested in the offers we are
making this week in number OF
old styles of fine pianos taken
from our warehouse stock Of about
200 pianos.
They are brand new, strictly
high grade, worlds finest makes
and are usually sold for 1923 to
1920 more than we are asking for
them this week, while they last.
Pianos at $156, $196 and S2os.
A few of the special shipment of
a New York make left at about
half price. These should have
your prompt attention, as such an
opportunity comes very seldom.
They are pianos made to sell for
$3.50, $275 and $500. We do not
claim them to be the best piano
on earth, but they are the best you
ever saw for anywhere near the
money we are asking, and very
small payments buys one.
Pay as little as SIS down and
the balance at 81 or more per
month. You will own fine in
strument before you know 1t.
Remember, we take it back If
not as represented and satisfactory.
This is the best assurance of salts
faction you can have.
Visitors are Welcome-cOme in.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
milwaukee GETS THE WORST
Of ENCOUNTER

Standard Oil magnates owning the
Milwaukee can we'll afford to pay
taxes on the valuation assessed,
since the line represented an In
vestment many times greater.
After a weeks rest the board
of equalization resumed its sit
tings today. Up to noon a total
of 80 protests had been considered
out of the Ill filed. The number
of kicks this year is small in com
parison with last year, when there
were nearly 500.
The board of equalization con-
sists of County Commissioners Nc
Broom, Phillips, Rohwer, Council
men Nelson, Funk and Mohr, Coun-
ty Treasurer Stewart and County
Assessor Galbraith.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18

The first encounter OF the new
Milwaukee railroad with the Spo-
kane county board Of equalization,
at the session of the board this
morning, resulted disastrOusly for
the railroad.
The Milwaukee wanted the as
sessment of $3.50 per mile charged
against 1t on it's six miles OF
track in the south part of Spokane
county lowered to $500. A plea
that It was new road and had
hardly gotten under way for bust
ness was made by Attorney F. M.
Dudley, but the board unanimous
ly rejected the application.
The board seemed to figure that
John d. Rockefeller and the other
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
LARGEST ANIMAL IN the
WORLD.

LONDON, Aug. 18.-What Is
claimed as the largest animal In
the world is represented by a col
ossal skeleton in the museum Of
Christchurch, New Zealand. This
is the remains of a large specimen
of the blue whale stranded on the
coast of that country. This whale
is probably the largest of all liv-
ing animals. The length of the
skeleton is 81 feet and the head
alone is Fl feet. The weight Of
the bones is estimated at nine tons.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
CROP
0FAPPLES

. REPORT ON APPLE CROP =
. Crop In the. United States =
= and Canada for 1909, esti- =
= mated at $4,000, 900 barrels, =
= an increase Of $4,000, 600 bar =
. reis over 1908. .
. Production east Of the Mis- =
= sissippi river heavier than In =
= 1908; west Of the Mississippi =
= river lighter than In 1908. .
= Quality east Of the Missls- .
= sippi river inferior to 1908; .
= west Of the Mississippi river =
= superior to 1908. =
>>>H<>>>>>>>>>>e
Rem H. Rice, secretary manager
of the second national apple show
in Spokane, November Is to 20,
who has just returned from Buffa.
10, where he attended the sessions
Of the International Apple Ship
pers' association, thus summarizes
the apple situation, based on re-
ports by members of the organiza-
ton as to the condition and prob
able size of the yield Of 1909 in the
various districts on this continent
Following is a resume Of the re-
ports:
The New England group has, a
crop this year 20 per cent in ex'
cess of last year.
The central groups crop is lit.
tie below last year, about ~ per
cent.
The middle west or Ben Davis
group has a very light crop this
year, but It is equal to double the
crop Of 1908.
The southern group has a
heavier crop than year ago, and
taken as a whole, it is fully 15O
per cent larger than year ago
In the Pacific group, Washing
ton, Idaho and New Mexico show
considerable decrease as against
last year, but this Is more than
made up by the large increase In
Colorado over last year, so that the
Pacific group as whole will make
as much If not a greater crop OF
box apples than year ago.
Canada, not including the prov
ince of Nova Scotia, as well as
Colorado, shows an increase of u
per cent over 1893.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
WANT $4,000
FOR HOSPITAL

In the appropriations being pre-
pared by the health board the city
council will be asked to set aside
$4,000 to complete the isolation
hospital.
Last year the council voted
$4,000 for the first wing, which is
just being completed, and the
health board says there is need for
the entire building were it ready.
The foundation for the entire build
ing will be laid.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-18
BIRTHS.

Howard A. and Violetta Dent
1903 Fifth avenue, girl.
William and Ragnhild Bergstrom
Gil Alice avenue, a boy.
Andrew J. and Lizzie Jordon
01915 Monroe street, girl.
John s. and Ruby l. Wyman, 172S
Buckeye avenue, girl.
David w. and Nellie Wilson, E116
Third avenue, a boy.
Thomas c. and Roxana Hirst
E40S Bridgeport, a boy.