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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
DANGER FROM LIGHTNING.
Very Small Percentages of Human Beings
Are Ever Struck.

A reference to lightning brought out
the fact that the weather bureau ia
using its poaderous organization for
the collection Of lightning statistics.
The officials are less concerned with
the Identification of the thunderboIt
than they are with its disa trous eff
fects. According to lightning Stats
tics. 312 inhabitants of the United
States on an average are struck by
lightning during each year. Twenty
five hundred were struck during the
last nine years. Farmers suffered most.
proba bly, because of their exposed oc-
cupation, for the danger from light
ming is found to be four times as great
in the country as in cities. January
naturally is the least dangerous month
and J4ly is the most dangerously
persons were killed during July, 1893.
During the eight years ending with
1897, 1858 buildings, valued at ST.
672772, were destroyed by lightning,
1881 Of these were barns. Compare
lively few churches were struck. In
1898 buildings valued at 81, AL $50 were
destroyed. New York state headed the
list. with 1886. There were no disas-
trous strokes in Idaho, Arizona. Cali
fornia, Oregon. Nevada or Utah. In
the same year 1,842 animals, valued at
$4,000, We're killed by 710 strokes of
lightning. This mortality was I'M
equally divided among cattle, horses.
mules, pigs, and sheep whole flocks Of
the latter being killed by single bolts.
There is no means of finding out the
exact number of trees struck, but It Is
interesting to know that the list OF la
bility is headed by the oaks. Flrs.
beeches, pines, larches, ash and birch
trees are most liable to be struck in
the order named, on account OF their
conducting qualities. The records show
an increase in the number of damage
dealing lightning strokes, especially in
/ Europe. But the cause of this has not
yet been discovered. Tho only definite
fact observed by the bureau is that
these violent manifestations seem to
! occur in connection with the movement
/ Of sluggish cyelonic areas across the
country during the warmer months
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16

A correspondent in Mainly About
People states tnat the present Duke OF
Westminster has been forced to post
pone for ten years Improvements on
his West End estates owing to a eramp-
ing OF his resources oceasioned By the
enormous death dues he has had TO
pay to the British Excheauer on the
estate OF the late duke.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
DIsrREssINe STOMACH DISEASE.

permanently cured by the mastery
power of South American Nervine
Ttnic. Invalids need suffer no longer,
b. ,ause this great remedy can cure
thsmall. 1t is cure for the whole
world of stomach weakness and indt-
re .tion. The cure begins with the first
disc. The relief IL brings is marvellous
ani surprising. IL makes no failure
never disappoints. No matter how
loug you have suffered, your cure Is
c,rtain under the use OF this great
health. giving force. Pleasant and al
ways safe. Sold by
A. b. RAINS, Druggist,
aplIs IY Colnmoia, Ienn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
Walked in Her Sleep.

KNOXVILLE, Nov. 10 "A sensation
was created here Thursday night
by lady walking in the streets
attired only in her nightgown. 1t
was O'Clock in the morning when
she lett home, and after wander
ing about the streets some time she
alked into the house of citizen
VINO was an absolute stranger to her.
The police were called and it was
found that the lady, who is highly
respected by everyone, was III II
somnambulistic spell and did not
know wnere she was going. she has
been sick for some time. she is now
Mortified over her conduct.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
AN ANSWER
To Those Who "Read" Fleming ct al.
Out of the Republican Party.

Out of the Republican Party.
EDITOR HERALD: - In reply to the
piece in your paper as to the meeting at
Gholston Hall, we say:
First, That we are Republicans and
voted the entire Republican ticket as
far as we found Republican on the
ticket.
Second, That in the meeting of the
county committee held in Columbia on
September 2lst, we recommended by
resolution introduced by j. r. Fleming
that the county committee should en-.
dorse the candidacy OF the Hon. r. A.
Haggard, of Wayne county, a regular
Republican, for Congress, and urged
and insisted that this be done and that
the delegate to the congressional meet
ing should so be instructed, but we we're
overrued and the resolution was tabled.
Subsequently the congressional com.
mittee met several times, but did not
call Republican convention and did
not endorse or recommend a Republican
candidate for Congress, but did endorse
the Independent Democrat, Hon. Joseph
Il Russell, for Congress.
| Third, Being brought face to face with
the question as to which of the two
Democrats we would support and vote
for, we made our choice and supported
Mr.. Padgett. The whole trouble is that
we felt that we had right to select
which of the two Democrats we should
vote for, and having done this the kick
is made that we are no longer Repubi-
cans. Sam Jones says, at is always
the dog which is hit that makes the
| howl"
Fourth, We deny that we received
one cent, directly or indirectly, or that
we used any unlawful means in the
election just passed. We did use our
best endeavors and persuasions with
our friends for our choice and nothing
more. They may read us out of the
party, but will need us many times
hereafter. A great many times hereto
fore some OF us have been appealed to
by members of our race when in trouble.
We will probably have such appeals
made again, but we will try to know
when and how to extend favors in the
future. 1t may come as it has been in
the past, frequently by appeals to us
to make bonds for some of our race.
We will try and discriminate as to where
such favors shall be bestowed. We
have done no wrong, directly or indi-
rectly, but great wrong has been done
| US.
Fifth, They cannot read us out OF our
PAL ty; we are in to stay.
FELIX j. WEBSTER.
j. r.. FLEMING,
W. Fl SHERRoL.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
Candidates For Co. Superintendent.

NASHVILLE, Nov. 10.-The State
board of Education met here to day.
The report of the committee appointed
to grade examination papers of the APP
plicants for positions as county superin-
tendents was received This committee
submitted papers from seventy-four
counties, or 1914 candidates for superin-
tendent. OF this number 15l passed
and eleven failed. OF the number who
passed, twenty received over 80 per
cent. in grade, and under the law they
Will be exempt from future examina-
tons. The board ordered another ex-
animation for November 26, q and IS,
for counties where examinations were
not held this time.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
More COnqressmen.

Washington Dispatch: II the
ratio of DOC, 900 instead of l73 900, a.
at present, is chosen for the appor-
tioument of COngressmen, the
House of Representative will COM
prise 375 members, instead OF 351, a.
at present. Tennessee would
continue to have ten Congressman
Kentucky won d bold her own, con
timing TO have clever, and Ala
bama would have nine, "a at present,
The only Southern States to make
any gain would he Mississippi one,
Arkansas one, Florida one. Texas
two aud Missouri one, while Virgins
would lose one.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
81; $'S;s :|$ ss %n DOBBINS & EWING.
Nashville TroIIy Men Quit.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. IL. =
Service on the Nashville street rail
way trolley lines was crippled today
by a scarcity of employees. Alleged
obnoxious rules and regulations are
the reason assigned for their action
by number of motormen and con-
ductors who have quit within the
past few days. The discontinued
men assert that there will be further
depletions in the company working
force IL the rules in question are not
rescinded.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S VICTORY.
II is to Be COMMUNICATED by a Mon
ument to be Erected in San
francisco.

San Francisco, Nov. ia monu-
ment to commemorate the victory of
Admiral Dewey at Manila is to be
erected in this city. The committee
to which the designs offered in com
petition were submitted have adopted
that sent in by George T. Brewster,
of New York. 1t is a classic doric
column surmounted by winged fig
ure of Victory. About the square
base will be reliefs illustrating the
naval battle which gave the Philip
pines to this count~".
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
STORY OF A LAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George civilians, of
Manchester, Mich, tells how such slave
was made free. He says: "My wife has
been so helpless for five years that she
could not turn over in bed alone. After
using two bottles of Electric Bitters, she
is wonderfully improved and able to do
her own work" This supreme remedy
for female diseases quickly cures ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, melancholy,
headache, fainting and dizzy spells.
This miracle working medicine is a
godsend to weak, sickly, run down peo-
pie. Every bottle guaranteed. Only so
ceuts. Sold by w. P. Woodbridge drug
gist (6) june2 ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
Mike Found It BAD Walking.

In the course of the terrible march
os the Irish fusileers from Dundee 20
Ildysmith the men were fatlgued
g wing to the rough journey. One
,nan in particular stumbled along as
ii walking in his sleep. An officer
passed. Sir" said Michael, "wnat
,ountry is this we're marching
oqer?" "rhe Natal tableland, MY
man." was the reply. "Bedad, sir,
: I'd Michael, II think the tables
tlrned upside down and we're walk
= over the legs Of it.'-London Tit
Bits.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
BRIDE Is SEvENTY-FIvE.
But She Is Attractive, Has Money ana
a 24-year-old Husband.

MIDDLEsBoRo, KY, Nov. g.
Charles Woodbyn, 1. farmer, and
Mrs. Sadie Russell were married
yesterday at the home OF the bride,
In Claiborne county, Tenn. Mrs.
RusselT'is seventy-f1ve years old,
while her husband ia not more than
twenty-three or twenty-four and
youthful looking. Mrs. Russell is
said to possess unusual charms, as
we'll as being the possessor of sew
eral thousand dollars worth of
property. The wedding was sur
prise to every one, not even friends
knowing of the event.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
TYPHoON AT HONG KONG.
Much Damage Done Among Native
River Craft and II British
GunbOat Sunk.

Hong Kon, Nov. ia typhoon
struck the town Friday evening and
ragged until morning. a British river
gunbont was sunk, but her crew are
reported to be safe. Great damage
and loss of life occurred among the
native craft, but it is impossible as
yet to ascertain the full extent.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
Killed BY a Premature Blast.

KNoxvILLs, TENN, Nov. 1T.
G.. brown. superintendent OF the
Roane Iron Company, was instantly
killed at lockwood by a premature
blast. IL is reported that several
Others were injured. MT. Brown
was well known In Industrial circles
throughout the State.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
STANDARD OIL IS SOARING.
Certificates Quoted at 500 Bid, an
Advance of SIS In Twenty
-Four Hours.

New York, Nov. 11.-Standard oil
certificates were quoted at 500 bid.
none offered, as against s655. Fridays
market, and until to-day the highest
on record. The par value of the com
pGny's outstanding stock is S97 $780,
600, aud s7OO per share indicates a
market value of s6s2. 1000. During
this yyur the company has paid s46.-
SOC, OcC in dividends.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
MT. PLEASANT WINS.
Second Shoot Between Columbia and
Mt Pleasant Clubs.


The second series of shoots arranged
between the Mt. Pleasant and Columbia
Gun Clubs, which was shot on the Mt.
Pleasant grounds last Friday, re-
suited in victory for the Mt. PleasanG
team. Despite the weather, which was
e extremely cool for outdoor sport, a
s1lendid crowd was in attendance, many
OF the ladies in their wraps and furs re-
manning upon the grounds throughout
the shoot. Those honoring the Columbia
Tub with their presence upon the trip,
and wearing the Columbia ''colors, y
we're Mrs. E. H. Hatcher, j. M. Ded-
man and Eugene Long and Misses Nina
McLemore, Minnie fowler, Belle Webb,
Olivia Barlo and Leigh Whitthorne-
n bevy of beauty and wit that could not
Ii I've been surpassed, and one which
b ire with grace which was admiral,
the defeat of their colors.
Those representing the Mt; Pleas,
ant Club, and the number OF
broken birds credited to each out OF a
possible 20, follows: W. A. Long II,
Aris Hunter Is, G. Brownlow Ia, Geo
Ingram ID, II. CRANBERRY II, ). p
Womack u, Chas. Ingram IL, Jack
Ingram 10, w. Harris 10, j. A. BosticB
8 Tate Jenkins s, IL. Bivens 8, j. A
Moody s, E. Kittrell Z, total l54;
Representing Columbia-S W. WI
Inns 16, J. M. Sheppard Ii, A. j.
Nichols -, Earl Voss Ii, Chas. SharT
:, Jake Harlan 10, j. M Dedman 3
Aft Nicholson, Jr., 8, w. B. Embry 8
Geo Alcorn 8, G. N. McLemore 6, W
p. Hardin 6, Granville Coleman A
Fcank Swansburg 3, total 13l.
The next of the series of shoots vii
be upon the Columbia grounds within
the next two or three weeks, when the
fur as well as the pigeons may be eX
pected to fly.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
An Important Question.

If your friends or neigh bors are suf-
fering from coughs, colds, sore throat
or any throat or lung disease Gncluding
consumption), ask them il they have
ever used Otto's Cure. This famous
German remedy is having a large sale
here and is perfo' ming some wonderful
cures of throat and lung diseases. No
matter what other medicines have
failed to do, try Otto's Cure. Large
sizes 25c, and SOC. Sold by Woodbridge Il
rvlne, druggists.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
RELIEF ~ SIX HOURS.

Distressing kidney and bladder
disease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
IL is a great surprise on account OF its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back. in male or
female. Relieves retention of water al
most Immediately. IL you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
bv "A. b. RAINS, Druggist,
aplI3Iy Columbia, Tenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
A Cordial Invitation.

The following invitation was re-
ceived oy an old colored citizen from
one of his old friends near Atlanta:
"8llly, ais is ter inwiJe yer ter
come down ter big 'nossum supper
81 soon ez you Kin git heah. Take
ie fust II ain ter my house, en- fetch
wild you some flour, en- some lard, en-
some spice, en- some pickles, en- some
fresh fish, Ell whatsumever else you
k n tote convenient. / got de pos
sum-"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
nIsMARcK,s lRoN NERVE

Was the result of his splendid health
IndOmitable will ana tremenduu'
energy are not found where stomach
liver, kidneys and bowels are out of
order. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only 25c at
Woldridge's drug store.
iuDH ~
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
Gar woods 'arSanar IIl--ror TIE blood
--Vuaraureed to sure B TA S {.
Drowned in the Cumberland.

NASHVILLE. Nov. s An unknown
young man was drowned in the Cumber-
land River near the old workhouse
about 10 O'Clock yesterday morning.
He was trying to secure a hat which
had blown from the head of pedestrian
who was passing along the bridge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
Gen. York.s War Losses.

Gen. Zebulon York. who died a few
days ago, was a general oficer In tbs
confederate army. though born IN
Maine. The war ruined him. II IL
said losses oceasioned by the var
amounted to 5000. 900.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
OFFICER GRESHAM RESIGNS.
Acceps q Position With Mr.. John
West in Undertaking Business.

West in Undertaking Business.
Officer Rush Gresham has resigned as
member of the city police force, and
has accepted position with Mr.. John
West in the undertaking business. The
change went into effect last Saturday.
Mr.. Gresham is an enterprising young
man, and will doubtless make success
in his new business. His successor as
policeman will be elected at the next
meeting of the Board of Mayor and AL
d rmen.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
A Cruel Critic.

Its too bad all the principal char
ar,ers were killed in the last act
YES: they ought 70 have killed some
Of them in the inst act"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-16
You KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING

when you take Groves Tasteless chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that IL
l. simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless
tJrm. No cure, no pay. soc. oct4ly
The Delawarean. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1859-1927, 1900-04-18

Miss BERTHE Killen returned from
Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Miss Bette Burris is visiting friends
i'm Philadelphia
Mrs. Wilbur H. Burnite, after a
pleasant visit to friends in Wilmington,
and Washington, where her husband
has a position in the Census Bureau,
returned home on Tuesday.
Mrs. George G. Collins and Mrs. j. w.
Clifton of Smyrna, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. James b. and Mrs. A. B. Con-
ner ON Monday and Tuesday.
Mamried at the FELTON, M. E. parson-
age, by Rev. ]. D. Kemp, ON Thursday,
April S, Mr.. John Weaver of Pittsburg,
Pa, and Miss Susan Madaline, third
daughter of Mr.. Thomas III. Welch, who
resides near Whiteleysburg. The bride
and groom left FELTON, ON the 449 train
for their home i'm Pittsburg.
Mrs. Thomas G. Roe of near Dover,
was the guest of her father, DR.. John
A. Moore, and of her friend Mrs. Amos
G. Turner ON Thursday.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Stevenson With her
daughter, Mrs. c. H. Pettus of Norfolk,
were guests of Mrs. John H. and Miss
Mary Schabinger on Wednesday.
William t. Parvis of Milford, was
the guest of his cousin, Mrs. William e.
Hugg on Wednesday.
Miss Elizabeth Schabinger, youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Schabinger, who graduated at Pierce's
College i'm Philadelphia, this week, is
now at home with her PARENTS.
Dr. ]. w. Clifton and Editor James
c. Wickes of SMYRNA, were in FELTON,
ON Wednesday.
Misses Bertha and Sadie Mills of Mil
ford, were guests of Miss Mollie Bay
mum ON Saturday.
Miss Taylor and Mr. Fisher of Mag
nolia, were with friends in FELTON, on
Sunday.
Mr.. Charles Satterfield of Camden,
was the guest of Miss Mae Cullen on
Sunday.
Miss Susie and Miss Virginia Lynch
were guests of their sister, Miss Anita
Lynch, NEAR Pennington, ON Monday
and Tuesday.
Miss Susie Wyatt of Thcmpsonvllle
was the guest of Mrs. John Coverdale
this week.
Your correspondent had the privi-
lege of attending service in the very
neat Presbyterian Church at Farming
tom last Sabbath afternoon. The pas
tor, Rev. I. R. Taggart, preached an
excellent sermon on Foreign Mission.
Mrs. E. G. Killen was THE guest ol
] friends in Harrington ON Wednesday.
The Delawarean. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1859-1927, 1900-04-18
FELTON,.
FELTON,. Del. April 1.

FELTON,, Del. April Is.
Mrs. William Spencer of Philadel-
phia, was the guest of Mrs. F. l.. Hard
esty on Thursday.
Lawrence Saltterfeld of Greensboro
was with friends in FELTON, ON Thurs
day
Mr.. James B. Conner was in Smyrna
ON Thursday.
Mrs. Mollie Cullen was the guest Of
Mrs. William S. Killen on Friday.
Ray and Harvey Waddell, late oi
Wilmington, We're the guests of friends
in FELTON, on Thursday.
Mrs. Mary E. Tomlinson of F'reder.
lea, who was visiting friends in FELTON,
has returned home.
Miss Martha Burnite after a visi
of several weeks with friends in Will
mington, returned home ON Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. John ]. Conner of Mag
nolia, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
James B. Conner on Friday.
Mrs. William T. Creadick who wa:
visiting relatives near Cedar Grove
has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. layton wert
guests of Robert H. Sipple near Wyom
ing, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Spooner o
Boston, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
F. A. Hubbard this week.
John Thawley of Laurel, was in Eel
ton ON Monday.
Kemp Bordley of Chestertown, visit
ed his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs.
D. Kemp this week.
Prof. NJ. B. Waite from the Agricul
tural Department ait Washington wa.
the guest of John w. Killen this week
Mr.. James H. Hubbard was il
Georgetown on Tuesday.
Mrs. Samuel Meredith of Virginia
was the guest of Miss Emily Cubbag
on Monday.
Mrs. A. B. Conner was with friend
in Smyrna this week, and will spent
sometime with his sister, Mrs. Ami
Morehouse in Germantown, Pa.
The Delawarean. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1859-1927, 1900-04-18

80 ''''''''''''''''' ''''sf 's'ssssssIofW ~
ISI FOR THE MENHADEN FISHERMEN
- ISSUED TO JULY H. 1899
The American Fisheries Company,
G. T. Weldon, Agent.
The Delawarean. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1859-1927, 1900-04-18
BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE.
Following the Lenten Season
Come Many Weddings.
ENTERTAINED SCHOOL FRIENDS.
Miss Nelly Dbwnes Had a Happy
Sixteenth Birthday--Dover
Old Maids Visit SMYRNA
Weddings of Interest.

The home. of DR.. and Mrs. Downes
OF State street, presented very pretty
picture ON Monday evening The oc-
casion was delightful progressive
crokinole party in honor of Miss Nellie
Downes' 10Th birthday. The parlor
was arranged very tastefully with cut
flowers, and five tables for the fasci-
mating game, together with the attrac-
Give school friends of the young
hostess, made the scene a decidedly
pleasing affair. The guests had most
delightful evening land their very many
expressions of delight and ninth dur
ing the gangs showed we'll their en-
joyment. AT the close of the progress
sive game, two prizes were awarded,
Edith Fulton winning the first-belt
buckle; Mrs. j. Milton Davidson, the
booby-a jumping nope.
AT 1890 o'clock the young folks were
served with tempting menu amidst
their expressions of satisfaction. Miss
Nellie was the recipient of many pref
ty gifts.
Those present were Misses Lizzie
Lewis, Lucille Virden, Helen Wright,
Priscilla Walker, Annie Cleaver, Roxy
Derby, Caroline Cullen Nellie Turner,
Edith Fulton, Carrie Ford Mary
Wharton, Ethel Wilmington, Elsie
Bishop, Leila Deane, Lydia Watson,
Nora Morris, Nan Bostic Nellie Downes,
Master Francis Downes, Donald
Downes, Findlay Downes, Mrs. Eager,
Mrs. Davidson and Miss Julia Carter
assisting Mrs. Downes