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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10
TOWN FALLS INTO MINE.
Light Plant Goes First, Darkness Al
ding to Terror.

N"s8 70 orFors
Quartz, Ca. This place Il threat.
ened with destruction and the inhabi-
tants are deeply concerned by The
cave.in OF the famous App mine.
which began last Thursday, reaching !
climax at $3.50 o'clock at night. when
e hole 200 by 800 feet and 100 feef
deep appeared. It bids fair Is swal-
low several buildings.
The floor fell out Of the sixth lave,
OF the mine, dropping down to the
eight, but the most serious disaster
dld not occur until oil the north work
lngs, which had been extensively
stopped without filling, went down
from the surface to the tenth or elev-
enth level. So far as surface indica-
lions are concerned, it is the most ex-
tensive cave-in in the history of Cal
ifornia.
That AZ men who returned to the
mine to work after the cave-in had
started>were not buried beneath 1OO.-
600 tons Of debris is regarded by min
Ing men as pure luck.
Quartz was aroused by rumblinp
resembling the premonitory signs of
an earthquake, and men and women
ran into the streets, only to find them
selves in darkness, without the power
to discover the nature Of the catastro-
phe. The transmission line Of the
Sierra & San Francisco Power com
pany, which supplies Tuolumne and
Calaveras counties with light and pow
er, had been swallowed up, and no
light was to be had. What little light
the stars might have shed was OBJ
scured by clouds Of dust. Yawninq
crevices appeared everywhere, and the
people were afraid to move.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10
Private Sale

he'll will sell at private sale at my
forfdence, at Kanaka Bay, the fol-
LOSING property:
pepne team of mares, and Z years
70 in foal. One lumber wagon in
We va ID repair, a new wagon-box,
ling seat and hay-rack. One COW
d buggy and single harness. One
OF double harness. Three iron
steads, mattress and springs.
~ bedroom SUITE. One extension
n,s lie. One sewing machine. Two
ha5 liking chairs, six dining chairs and
wofhen chairs. One baby carriage
teri one couch, nearly new. Baby
nedh tub. and other articles too nu-
Fous to mention.
thd George P. Smith.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10
liGHT GIRLS DIE
N POWDER FIRE
n,h,1;s Mill Scene Of Disaster
and Death.
III Behind Counter in Packing
Ps "''n Employees Have no Chance
''' ~ Escape Burst Of Flame.

,o,is Wash.-Perishing as they
Of their workbench which
'~ I'D them in behind long counter
ritb not chance for escape seven
W.. ,,c women we're burned to death
T !p and an eighth, still breath
WV uben she was removed by res
Ds ,,s died a few hours later in
'' r IS the result of sudden flash
u uncovered powder in the mixing
.,oms of the Imperial Powder COM
pSh a. The death shrieks of the girls
a n through the building, IL men
la rang had been working in other parts OF
W.. sD' nlant escaped with hardly scorch.
SEVERAL :.'0 of them were blown through
the exits to safety.
'n1 Tho dead: Miss Vera Milford, Miss
c,dia Westfall, only daughter of Sam
"" 0s Westfall; Miss Eva Gilmore, Miss
P Re- Hagle, whose mother, Mrs.
y No White, is a widow; Miss Ethel
Tharn Miss Title Rasback, Mrs.
uenrV Ethel, Miss Bertha, Crown,
nbn was 50 terribly burned that she
died in the hospital.
Onlv one of the bodies, that of Miss
rthol Tharp. has been identified.
Her father, B. F. Tharp, identified it
nv means of ring discolored and half
melted by the terrible heat, which
she wore on her finger.
Of the others, none will probably
ever be identified for certain.
The disaster befell with appalling
suddenness. An early report, which
has since been denied, was to the
effect that a careless workman in the
mixing-room let pot of paraffine boil
over, and that part of ran into some
powder material near by, igniting it.
There is no evidence to support this
theory, and the real origin of the fire
may never be known.
Whatever the cause, there was q
sudden flash, and in an instant the
whole interior of the factory was in a
blaze.
Besides causing the terrible loss of
life, the fire destroyed four of the
buildings owned by the company, and
equipment, powder that was ready fol-
shipment, and other property valued
at fully $40, OOO.., Two of the buildings
were saved
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10
Call Convention Soon.

Washington, D. C.-The call Of the
Republican national convention, to be
issued by the national committee De-
cember 81, will provide for 1,O64 dele
gates. to be increased to 1,072 if Ari-
ozna and New Mexico become states
before the convention is held.
The increase from $50 delegates,
which comprised the Chicago conven-
ton in 1908, is the result of reappor-
tionment by congress, which increases
the size Of the house Of representa-
tives from 391 to 413 members, or 415
with the two new states.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10
The Elections

DUPLICATES A. \ 4 ->>.>.--
provement In transportation facilities
that will bring many more travellers
to Manila and give It good deal OF
freq advertisement louisville Cour.
ier-J Journal
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10
Summer Resorts Offered Uncle sam

but for the beautiful sparks~ abouf
them, which are always heavily tim-
cered and suitable for forestry pur.
poses. according to the promoters. If
All the land offered were to be bought
Z would probably cost Uncle sam
400. 100000 instead Of 311,00o.oo0.
one Of the leading summer resort
forest reservations" which the goy-
eminent has been asked to buy Il the
Natural Bridge in Virginia, for which
something like quarter Of q million
II wanted. Accompanying the offer
was beautiful painting Of the bridge,
which was great for scenic beauty.
but did not seem to be much for tim
Der. No charge was made for the pic
ture. It was explained. The promoter
OF this property did not admit It, but
1t is well known that the Natural
Bridge died q natural death In recent
years.
A large number OF other resort ana
hotel properties In the White Noun
.tains and the much advertised Land
OF the Sky" or Sapphire Country"
OF Carolina are being offered to the
government at ridiculous prices
whether ridiculously high or ridicu-
lously low will be for the forestry COM
mission to say.
Certain big White Mountain hotels
want the government to buy whole
mountains SO that the trees thereon
Will be preserved for the benefit Of
their guests. Lands are being pressed
upon the government for $50 to 500
an acre. but few II any of these will
be bought
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10

tn9There is little danger from a
90 or from an attack of the grip
- ept when followed by pneumonia.
II this never happens when Cham
thu pains Cough Remedy is used.
easf remedy has won its great rep
taiition and extensive sale by its re
thafkable cures Of colds and grip
tail can be relied upon with implicit
Incidence. For sale by. Friday
'n fbor Drug Co.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10
~ Are Drowned :. Sa. I.

jty.fon.r almas, Canary Islands
the Frop persons were drowned when
sea Th steamer Diolibah sank al
Freroli The Diolibah was towing mo- The i,
Settles steamer Liberia, for Mar.
The I;h mnen the Liberia fouled her.
man sierra was picked up by the Ger.
here in a'1er Elmshorn and lowed il
ID damaged condition. 4
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10

-
PekinT situation in Pekin is
becoming worse. A veritable panic
prevails among the Manchus, and
the Manchu women are adopting Chi
nese dress. Some of them are at
tempting to make their feet appear
smaller by peculiarly constructed
shoes.
Alost all departing trains are drawn
by two engines. So heavily are they
loaded that the people are sitting on
top of their household belongings.
Officials are seeking asylum for their
wives and children among the foreign
ers. Prior to the revolution the news
papers frequently cried out agaisnt
the presence of foreign soldiers, but
the natives are now fleeing to them
for shelter.
The presence Of $1,000 Manchu
troops insures the safety of the cap
ital for the present The only danger
seems to be from a sudden attack
against the throne and officials, which
might precipitate the threatened mas
sacre by the Manchus. Race feeling
is becoming intensified.
The price of provisions is still rising
and a large number of foreigners are
entering the legation quarter. The
legation guards are preparing for
emergencies. The Americans had
sandbags piled on the corner wall,
which is now under a strong guard.
Picturesque movements Of the Manchu
troops through the city gates occur
silently after nightfall to prevent ex-
element among the population.
Rumors are current that the emperor
has been spirited away and that Prince
Ching, who is too old for flight, has
committed suicide. There are many
such stories. They may or may not
be true. The American legation has
issued orders that the women and
children living along the Pekin-Ha
kow railway and also in the country
to the west of the line shall proceed
as soon as possible to the coast.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10

Tripoli- Turkish forces attack
ed the town Of HONS, not far from
Tripoli, but were repulsed with heavy
losses.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-11-10
|PANICKY MANCHIJS
FLEEING PEKlV
Fear Race Feeling May Precipi-
tate Massacre.
Women Adopt Disguises Americans
Hold Section OF MaIl-6, 900
Troops Mutiny.

Annoy, China Placards have been
posted on the city. gates announcing
that the revolutionists intend to take
the city this week.
The people OF Annoy are further ap-
prised that if they surrender peace
fully order will be preserved, if not no
guarantee Of order would be given.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29
HUMOROUS QUIPS

on m inv wife he a blond

Ay son. II thy wife be a blond
Let thy sweetheart be blue eyed and fair.
For hell In the share OF the man
On whose coat In the wrong kind Of hair
Or perhaps thy wife In brunette
Ho. then love only those who are dark.
For still must tho hair match thy mates
II the difference would not cause remark.
My son. buy face powder and paint
And perfumery for sweetheart and wife
To make sure that both are the same
II thou value the peace of thy life.
For the scent OF hound on the trail
Leads straight TO the lair OF the game
The wrong kind OF scent on thy face
May but spell her address and her mana.
My son. guard thy tongue and thy eyes.
And especially guard thou thy pen,
For woman will see at glance
All the things that are hidden 10 men.
When sweetheart and wife are all one
II Ia needless 20 live by these rules
Not needed for angels on earth.
But Just for the guidance OF fools.
-Hafz In Puck
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29
Many Elks in u. p.

Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler John r
Foley, b. T. o. K in charge of the
upper peninsula district. who has just
COMPLETED his tour OF inspection Of the
nine lodges in this district. says that
the b p. o. K. in Northern Michigan
is growing and prospecting. Deputy
Foley says that there are now close TO
2, 600 Elks members OF the nine lodges
In the upper peninsula. Hancock has
the largest lodge, although the Calumet
lodge is a close second in point OF
membership All OF the lodges are
taking In only men who will make the
best kind OF members, men who are fit
ted to and who will exemplify the
highest ideals OF the order. The nine
lodges In the peninsula are Calumet,
Hancock. ssult Sto. Marie, Ishpemin1,
Negeunee. Marquette, Iron Mountain.
Escanaba and Manistique.
In all probability lodge OF the b.
p. o. r.. wilt be- organized this year NC
Crystal Falls. There are at present a
number Of ElKs residing at Crys
Falls who are anxious for the institu-
ton OF a lodge of the order in their
CITY They nave interested enough
others TO give the proposed new lodge
strong and excellent charter member
ship. Deputy Exalted Ruler Fole, has
been appraised Of the situation ut Crya-
tai Falls and expects 20 be caled 20
that city rometi,ne within the year ca
institute the new lodge. He states
that he believes the organization OF n
lodge at that place w,uid be- succese-
fully contaminated.
Deputy Foley ssva he has heard con-
siderable convention talk curing his
tour Of the upper peninsula lodges II.
believes that northern Michigan will
send large delegation Of Elks to the
state convention ot the Michigan Elss
convention. which will he held at
Traverse City In Jnne. Special coaches
likely will be ARRANGED for To handle
the allegations fron IN copper Nh I
iron count ies aud tfa 49, picking w
the delegates snd oth,r. % some central
oint suuh M Ms-luatt.. W Ishpemiux
and &c Tgnan- Fifty or more dele
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29
A comnlimsnt For Him.

She was eighteen and very shy, and
she never had been In the city before.
There was no one at Broad street sta
ton to meet her. and she looked about
timidly for a cab Her mother had
told her TO take hanson. She did
not see any hanson nor did she know
that the cabbies wore n livery all their
own. She did not see policeman,
either. 10 she approached youth who
WIS standing on the corner OF FIT
teenth street with her bashful qucs.
ton
"rlense." she began. ARE you a han
som NAM
The youth raised his hand and
twirled his mustache ingratiatingly.
smiling with deprecating assumption
OF modesty.
u am - considered" be rsplisd-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29
Or Here!

;:stes will probably go from the iron
country lodges and the 500 and perhaps
party OF about the same size can be
raised between the Hancock and Calu-
met lodges.
The national convention. which ia 10
be held at Atlantic City in July. will
be attended By few northern Aichi-
gan Elks probably including deputy
Foley. Mr.. Foley will also attend the
state convention. going an representa-.
tive OF Grand Exalted Ruler Hermann
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29
CRYSTAL FALLS, COMMERCIAL CLUB
Club Room in Lindsay Building.
Open from 8 A. NJ. until l2.00p M.
oFFICERsr

THos. oorLIr Pass.
T.. A. HENRY, vEu- I'H.~-
w. j, REYNOLDS, s&-o. TssAs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29

Consti pAtion brings many ailmente
in its train aud ia the primary cause
OF much sickness Keep your bowels
regular, madam. and you will escape
many OF the ailments to which women
are subject. Constipation is q very
simple thing. but like many simple
things, ID may lead to serious conse-
ouences. Nature often needs little
assistance and when Chamberlain a
Tablets are given at the first indica-
ton. much distress and suffering may
BE- avoided. Sold by Sam Bridgea
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29

FOR SALE Two mulch cows ONT
4 Hol tein bull. Inquire of p. &
Dahlgard.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29
GsssIF1Eg
ApyEsrlsisf

"A. IN M. coi"m" ar Io-ct"'.: per t"'e'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29

Good money in moving pictures.
WANTED A party to start moving
picture show in Crystal Falls. Write
me for particulars.
"A. Davis. Watertown. Wis.
For Rent or Sale r.. B. Webb's
residsence. whole or part and some fur
niture. Can rent two room back for
rent in part.
FOR RENT Rooms. Inquire Of
Amelia Wehse.
FOR SALE Two mulch COWS one
4 Hol tein bull. Inquire of p. &.
Dahlgard
FOR RENT Four large rooms with
ligrts. bath and water Apply to Mrs.
c. S. Henry, Fifth street.
FOR SALE On account or leaving
the state. am Offering all my property
for sale. houses, IL seated surrey,
single harness. 10 It. cut saws
and most any other thing you want.
stoves. etc. etc.
W. w. He ndricki
FOR SALE:-40 acre OF good timber
land near Lucas Spur.
X. p. Hollow.
Maple Syrup For Sale, in 4 gallor
or quart cans Call Phone 20 or leave
orders at N. M Jacobs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29

FOR RENT -Four large rooms with
lignts. bath and water. Apply TO Mrs,
G. S. Henry, Fifth street
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29
ONE CONDUCTOR HELPED BACK
10 WORK

Mr. Wilford Adams 10 his name, ana
he write ~ was confined 10 my bed
with chronic rheumatism and used
two bottles OF Foley's Kidney Remedy
with good effect. The third bottle
nut me on my feet aad resumed work
AS conductor on the Lexington, KY.
stra.. Railway. 1t will do oil you
claim In cases OF rheumatism. II
clears the blood Of uric acid. ReEin' Z
Drug store.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29

"Our baby cries for Cham berlain' 9
Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. T. b.
Kendrick, Rasaca, Ga. ut il the best
cough remedy on the market for coughs
colds and Group" For sale by Sam
Bridges.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29

SAFE MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is
safe and effective medicine Tor chill
dren as 1t does not contain opistess or
harmful drugs The genuine Foley 9
Honey and Tar COMPOUND is in ysl'
low package. Resin Drug Store
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29

POR RENT Rooms Inquire OF
Amelia Wehse
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29
e. ABOUT OUR
\ ADVERTISERS
G. H. BOYCE, ND C. M.

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Specialist. 507 Stephenson,
Az, Beside Empire Hotel.
Iron Mountain, Mich.
ONCE Hours l0-l2 A NJ. 2-5 p M.
Except Sundays, Evenings by Ap-
pontment. Phone No 81.
DR.. Boyce, fellow Of Trinity Medi-
cal College, has been regular prac-
titioner OF medicine and surgery for a
number OF years, is licensed TO prac'
tice in Illinois, Wisconsin and Mich
gan, but am combining my practice tc
the medical and surgical conditions
OF the head. Glasses fitted
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29

Maple Syrup For Sale, in e gallon
or quart cans. Call Phone 20 or leave
orders at N. M jacobs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-04-29

FOR sALE:-40 acre OF good timbe
land near Lucas Spur.
h. p. Hollow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-20

Although Illinois is the first state
with respect to the number of horses
the most expensive are found in Mas
sachusetts and Rhode Island. where
they average $14G each. Connecticut
and New Jersey are next, $142. The
average value ck the horse in Illinois
is $123, which IS 81 less than in 1910
In Wisconsia the average value is
$122, which IS 81 more than 1910. The
gain In Massachusetts, has been SIC
a head il one year; in abode Island
it has been SIG head.
The southern states lead by a large
margir in mules. The most expensive
are in South Carolina, where they are
worth $173 each. Georgia is second
$162; and Florida is third, $161
Mules in Illinois are worth $3.50 and
in Wisconsin 1922, the same as horses.
A mula is worth SIS more this yeai
than las. in South Carolina, Sc more
in Georgia and Florida, 81 less In
Illinois, and 81 more in Wisconsin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-20

should be put by himsale or tied up
At this time you can give an ear of
corn at meal and small amount of
hay. The mule should be turned out
in fair weather and not left TO stand
In the stable.
A mule should be made before he
is a year old. This can be done by
good breeding and the proper care.
1t is not necessary to give a great
quantity of food to him during the
winter, but it must be of the kind to
keep him growing. such as alfalfa
hay, silage, some corn fodder, some
corn and chopped food occasionally.
Oats are very good, but very expen-
sive food In spring he may be turned
out on pasture during the day and
fed some hay at night and morning,
because grass at this time is very
washy. AS the grass gets older leave
on pasture, but be sure to have plenty
of shade and water. A mule should
not be broken until he is three years
old, although many are broken before
they are near that age.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-20

Mules, much abused and neglected
animals. are not generally understood
by farmers. A mule in the first place
must be of good stock, not an off
spring of some scrubby mare, but a
mare with good breeding qualities,
writes Ed Mclaughlin in the Rural
New Yorker. A mule of the mann
moth stock is supposed to be the best
mule under all conditions. Mules are
cheaper than colts, for the servics fee
Is not generally as high. Many peo-
pie make mistake in working the
mare too soon after foaling. Never
work mare under ten days, then she
can do light work, but the mule must
be left in the barn.
When the mare is brought In from
work never allow the mule to suck as
long as the mare is warm. After
mule is two or three weeks old turn
it out In lot away from the mare,
especially at night, for a mule is very
hard on mare, much more than colts.
When the mule is about two months
old he may be allowed to eat a few
oats. about pint in the beginning.
Increase as he grows older, or the
same amount of bran along with lit
tie hay. alfalfa is preferred. At the
age of nine months a mule should be
weaned, not gradually. but all at once
Take 1t away from the mare and
never let II suck afterwards. He
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-20
An Artist and His Dog
BY CARL JENKINS
Copyright, 1911, by Associated Literary Press.)

1t was known to the Sheffields, the
Durhams, the Chattertons and all
other country families for five miles
around that the little farm known as
Roselands had been sold to some one
In the city, but the name of the buyer
had not transpired. Roselands had
been owned and occupied by an old
recluse for years. His hobby was
growing roses, but he would never
sell or give one away. They simply
budded, bloomed and faded.
On two occasions Miss May Shelf
field, who was by all odds the best
looking young woman who drove past
Roselands had stopped and tried to
melt the old mans heart, but it was
IN vain. Had she been red-headed
and cross-eyed, and had big mouth
and a nose tilted up at the end, he
could not have been more surly with
her. Neither praise, fiattery, smiles
or cash would melt him. Red roses
pink roses - white roses - roses
enough for a dukes wedding, and yet
the passersby could not have one of
them.
When 1t was known for certain
that the old recluse had departed,
and that the buyer was coming down
from the city in few days to take
possession, Miss Mary put ON deter
mined look and said:
well, I'm going right over there
tomorrow afternoon and get some
cuttings from those rose bushes. l
don't believe the buyer will care At
any rate I'll chance it,"
Hes probably married man"
said the mother, "and you don't know
what his wife may say about it."
IF she's mean enough to say any
thing I'll offer to pay. Why, we've
given away cuttings and roots and
bulbs by the cart cload."
At two o'clock next afternoon, after
walk of a mile. Miss May arrived at
Roselands. She had brought a knife
along, and she lost no time selecting
the bushes and making her cuttings.
When she had bundled them up she
took a look into the cottage through
window, and was amazed to find
that lot of new furniture had been
moved in. Weeds and grass had also
been cut down, and it was evident
that the buyer was ready to take pos
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-07-20

from the average. unwashed, un
brushed COW contained many time
as much dirt as that from a perfectly
clean COW. This is not guess work
as glazed dish equal in size to a PAL
was held under cows udder Az
minutes, the average time consumed
in milking, while motions similar t.
milking were made. The dirt caugh
in the dish was then carefully
weighed. It was then found that mill
from soiled and muddy udders similar
to that shown by the COW on the righi
contained from 20 to "a times as mucl
dirt as from that from a clean COW.