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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11

Des Moines, Ia, July 10.-The Hood
situation in Iowa is more serious
than at any time. The Des Moines.
Iowa, Raccoon, Cedar and Skunk rly-
ers are from seven to fifteen feet
above low water mark and the low
lands are submerged. Hundreds have
been made homeless.
Heavy Losses Sustained.
In Des Moines 200 persons have ai-
ready been forced to abandon their
homes and have suffered the loss OF
horses, cattle and hogs. Truck gar
deners have suffered the loss of crops
of an estimated value of $3,Ooo. Az
Des Moines and elsewhere through
out the central section of the state,
continued rain has fallen for "a
hours, the precipitation at Boone ana
FIT. Dodge being reported as nearly
four inches.
Rivers Rising Rapidly.
Rivers continue to rise rapidly and
are filled with driftwood. False work
on a concrete bridge has gone out
here and two other bridges are in
danger. A bridge across the Des,
Moines river near Boone is reported
TO have gone out. Levees in Des
Moines are weakening and If a break
occurs hundred of acres of residence
property will be flooded.
Towns Inundated.
From Atlantic comes the report
that the west half of Extra is mum
dated and that Barytown in similar
condition. Onawa has experienced
rain almost amounting to cloud
burst. as a consequence OF when
trains can neither enter nor leave
Sioux City from the south.
Trains Seriously Delayed
At Marshalltown, the Iowa river mas
reached its highest point and nu-
merous washouts have seriuosly de-
,aved trains on the Northwestern anu
Great Western. The Des Moines river
is rising two inches an hour. Many
persons are being removed from
their homes in small boats. Similar
rescues are reported at Marshah-
| town and elsewhere. At noon Inc
| Des Moines river was 1914 feet apo'0
| the low water mark.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss sss Of Z(HzZzEM
Paying the Premium.

Some few months ago young
matron telephoned to one Of the young
men she knew, who is connected with
a large insurance firm, asking him to
write policy covering her new house
hold effects.
Don't tell Dick" she asked. II
want to surprise him. He really thinks
I have no business head at all" .
The young man assented and issued
the policy. He waited considerable
time for the payment Of the premium.
His friendship for the young woman
caused him to resist sending the bill.
but he finally did so. The recipient
complained bitterly to an acquaint-
ance. who is considerable of wag, and
he readily encouraged her in her ideas.
"Now, really" she said, wrinkling
her pretty brows, "this bit of paper
costs next to nothing. could have
written it myself"
"Yes," said he, "but II you have .
FIRE the company will have to pay the
loss"
"Well," she suggested, "let them de-
deduct what they say owe them.
Then they won't be out anything
Chicago Record Herald -. -
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
a Pearl Hunter Drowned.

Eli Bowers. a we'll thought OF negro
of this city, was drowned WEDNESDAY
afternoon in Duck river, Just oelow tne
bridge. He was engaged IN nuntlng
pearls, and the day before had FOUND d
very valuable one. He could not SWIM IN
stroke, and the way he hunted the
nearls was to suspend rope with a
weight attached, from his boat to the
bottom of the river. Thus he would
dive down the rope and get the mus
sels ON the bottom of the river. 1t IS
sunnosed he lost his grip upon the rope
and was drowned. His body was re-
cOvered
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
uNcALLED FOR LETTERS.

The following list OF letters remain
in office week ending July III, lSoz'
Alexander, WE. Posey, Butch
Armstrong, Hattie Ragsdale, Fred
Beard, Sam smelly, w:
Brown Chem. Co. Stevens, MARIA
Digger, Miss Zula Iunllss, water
Glover, James Wash, Coi. aetna
Harrison, w. E. Wells, MISS w liiie
Harrington, L.. Wilson, Nennie
johnson, Fannie Wright, sam
Kirkpatrick Miss Williams Margaret
Porter. Katie Minstadt, John
Parties calling for the above letters
will please say advertised.
Advertised letters due one cent.
A. M. HUGHES, +. M.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
He Is Chilled.

Upper Sandusky, Ohio, July g.
Frank B. Bemis, with the thermometer
" orking over time in the nineties, made
a business Grip here yesterday. He wore
three suits of heavy winter undercloth-
ing, a heavy winter suit and an overcoat
made from cloth quarter of an inch in
thickness. Gracing his head with a fur
cap. Bemis is the unfortunate victim OF
strange affection, and this IS ms usuai
summer outfit in order that he may keep
comfortable. He represents furniture
company.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
A CARD FROM ". P. WOODBRIDGE.

take this method of thanking the many friends who
assisted in removing my stock Monday night and who have
sho wn such all interest since them
When consider the arduous toll involved the excitement
that prevailed fragile nature of the goods handled
know you showed great and intelligence ana now
thoughtful you of my interests during my ABSENCE
have been told how we'll the fremen fought and now ANY
thew were assisted by Bahiany and men, and wish
to thank them every
Now for business. You know what careful consideration
we give our prescription department Our patrons nave
learned rely fully upon us for their medicines we nau
this ready business 20 hours after the fire.
We practically Strengthened out again ana are
ready for business and invoke continuance OF the hoer
have been kind enough to oestow upon US
the past. -
What was broken was what left is at your
service We stop geve over broken glass or
spilled drugs; but with face turned toward the futue'
hope through your liberal patronage to recover our oSs
Very Truly Your Friend
w. P. WOODBRIDGE
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
Knlqhts of Pythias.

Last Friday night at the regular meet
ing of the knights of Pythias, their semi
annual installation of officers was had,
after which very pleasant smoker was
enjoyed, The following officers were
elected G. L. Coleman. Q. o.; j. ..
Robinson, V. c.; w. B. Turner, Prelate.
Shelby Coffee, X. r. S. and M. F.; W;
p. Erwin, NJ. A.; r. G. Irvine, M. r.
Athey Rawls, M. W.; F. G. Smith, .;
g.; Robert Harlan, |. G..
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
Valuable P earl.

Jim Jones, an old negro OF this
place. found q very valuable pearl the
other day in Duck river right below
the pumping station. He is said to
name sold it for $3.50, but declines to
say who to-.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
Wire Fence.
American is the best. We sell it.
If Satterfield & Dodson.
Hon. J. B. Frazier III.

Nashville. Tenn, July THE Hon.
James B. Frazier, Democratic nomi-
nee for Governor, is quite i'll at his
home in Chattanooga, suffering from
rheumatic affection. His physician
says it will take him two or three
weeks to recover. He is in no partic-
ular danger.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11

Waterloo, ILL.,, July 10.-Adam
Kumpf died here, Tuesday, aged 80
wears, after an illness of eight
months. He was one of the Oldest
pioneer settlers of this locality and
celebrated his golden wedding annl-
yersary two years ago.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
TERRIFIC RAIN STORM
The Flood Situation In Iowa, Due
to Heavy Rains Beeom-
ing Serious.
HUNDREDS OF PERSONS ARE HOMELESS.

Towns Inundated, Bridges Washed
Away aud Traffic Demoraitzed-
Floods of Rain mt Peoria, ILL.,, and
vicinity, Resulting In Fatal
Wreck.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
Public School Directors.

Last chance. Monday July the 14th
to hand in the County Superintendent
your directors report and report Of
8 cholastic population.
p. w. DODSON, 20. Supt.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
Britain g. Abbott,
Columbia. Tenn

Handle Granite and Marble Monuments,
Tablets, Markers, Coping, Corner
Posts. Steps, Cut Building stone ana
iron Fence. We have an enlarged buiio-
inc rheumatic tools aud power plant.
a home enterprise and your work given
personal supervision. Give US a chance
Mt your order. Telephone 81.
w. q sat 3m.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
Mur.kM!kA gzlsN

the above signature is OH the>wrapper Of
very bottle Of the genuine OWENS PINK
MlxTURE-the baby's friend from birth
until he has his teeth. All druggists.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
Potato Barrels.

For potato barrels, made from best
dry stock by experienced coopers. See
Bell phone 49, Maury Barrel 90.
Citizens phones 8i0-811. may2-tf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
MAURY DRY : GOODS co.
Annual July Clearing Sale.
A GREAT SAVING EVEN


and bio reduction in price all seasonabe Merchandise
To reduce stock in hurry, close out odds and ends ana
broken lots we will offer goods without regard to former
price value.
Clearance Prices on Wash Goods and silks.
Wash silks worth 4oc and 5oc Fouard silks worth as
HIGH as 90 per yard cent cotton grenadines SOC ~
chain ace soc coored stripe SWISS soc tissues all OF, oe
counter and the absurdy low price OF Zoe per yaru
7lc nc and zoe lawns dmes, dotted swisses, batstes
all new fresh goods desirable paterns clearance sae UC w.
Clearance Price on Wash Skirts.
Stas and ST. 90 quality linen crash, and white T. X: skrs
Gl sweep nicely trimmed with OF insertion ana Dra
choice, 75c each.
Clearance Prices on Ladies' Misses and Children koaS 'eS
All on one table price Included in this lot are Few
small sizes to Il of fine Oxfords, worth as high as
most Of them are Oxfords and ties Choce 95C per pair
Special Ribbon Values.
All shades in solids assorted stripes, to inches vice.
worth as high as soc per yard choice Zoe per yard
BIO values in white goods, domestlcs and staple cottoS
In Mems and Boys Clothing.
We are still adding to that line Of Bargain Suits, no mat
ter whether the price is ST. 500 $780, soon as the os
are broken we put all odd lots the $685. pile.
S2os for choice of hundred men and youth su'tS'
worth as high as $3.50.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-07-11
7. Buggy Buyers

And to Users of Vehicles Generally
have rented the Lazarus warehouse
nm south Main street ard will open IN
Sav or two with complete stock OF
Rnpgies, Vehicles of all descriptions
and Harness. / will sell you worthy
Foods at reasonable prices. See me be-
lore buying.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
ELklNS TALKS or CUBA.
The senator Tells Secrets OF His Fight
Against Reciprocity Feared For
Lumber Tariff.

Washington, Nov. IA. -" The whole
secret of NV fight against Cuban reci-
procity last session was in inst one
thing. ! don't mind telling it now. +"
said Senator Elkins at his Washington
residence last evening.
Lumber is one o. the great pro-
ducts Of my State. he added. 'Lum-
Der and coal have added immensely to
our resources. The tariff of $s thous-
and ON lumber increased West Virgin
ia ) valuation many millions, proba-
bly, between $50, 600, 900 and $40, 600,
600. The price OF land went up; cap
ital began to come into the State
mills were built,
"The Northwest wants free lumber.
Had we started voting on Cuban reel
procity, the way would have been
clear to vote for lower duties on many
other products Amendments would
have been placed OH the bin. There
would have been efforts to lower the
duty on steel When we were voting
on steel, others would have proposed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
EXPLOSION OF GAS
IN THE NEW STEWART BUILDING
ON QUEEN ST. THIS AFTERNOON
mr.. Louis walker Badly Burned Abou
the Face and Hands -Buflding
Not Damaged

Quite connection was eau sed
Friday on Queen street by and ex-
plosion in the new Stewart building
which shook the nearby buildings
This morning the gas was turned ON
and what was thought to be the main
pipe in the building was plugged hut
the one that was plugged was not the
main pipe and consequently the gas
leaked ont and filed the building.
Lewis Walker, workman for g C'
Keedv, who had been connecting the
gas, started to find the leak. ~ look
ing for the leak he lit match which
ig nited the gas and caused the explo-
sion. Mr.. Walker had his hands burned
into crisp and his face badly scorched
also his hair was burned
When the gas exploded the workmen
from all parts OF the bnilding rushed
to-the street except one who was on the
third floor and he wanted ladder so
as to get down The explosion occurg-
ed on the second floor. The curtains
that were in the windows were blown
out but the plate glass windows on
the first floor were not damaged.
II was first thought that the build
ing would catch fire but the gas was
turned off mnediately after the ex-
plosion
MI Walker, who with his face and
hands severely burned. had presence
of mind enough after the explosion Il
run down stairs into the cellar aud
shut off the gas. He then Went &
Mr. M A. Snodgras's drug store and
had his burns dressed The damage &
to the building was very small.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
FIRED At KING LEOPOLD
THREE sHoTs eRom ANARCHISTS
REvoLyER MISSED the MARK.
Wousd-Bc Rcgscide Cioriss an AIS AZ.
tempt, hut Regrets That Il Failed.

Brussels, Nov. IT. AN attempt to
assassinate King Leopold was made
SATURDAY by an Italian anarchist NAM
ed Rubino Three shots were fred by
tho would be assassin. but all missed
the mark One Of the bullets smashed
a window ia the carriage of Connie a
'Oultremonte, which followed the roy
al earsisze. and grazed the Grand
Marshal's face.
The King was on his way 70 the
Cathedral to attend Te Deum in
memory Of the late Queen HE was
but little affected ii the attompt upon
his life, and this afternoon enjoyed an
automobile ride. before taking train
for Groendael
CROWD SOUGHT VENGEANCE.
The anarchist was seized BY the pc.
lice As he fred the third shot. A big
crowd sargcd forward aud tried 70 get
possession Of tire man. intending 20
tear him 70 pieces The officers threw
the man into cab and hurried him
70 the police station On the way the
cab was repeatedly attacked
kubino came here from ENGLAND,
where he obtained holD st the Italian
Embassy He was employed rs spy
to watch anarchists until his own an-
archistie sentiments were discovered
. HAD THE KINGS PICT URE.
Ii the mans rockets wore found pic.
lures OF the King and members OF the
royal family. He said that he had
several times sought All opportunity to
kill the King but without success. He
said that the reason he missed his
mark was because he had diff
Guilty D getting his pistol ont Of his
pocket. aud tho royal carringe passed
before he could fire
! Rubiuo is d small, bald-headed man.
with heavv dark mnstache.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
APPEALS CTED UPON.
Business Before the Supreme Court of
West Virginia.

Charleston. w. Va, Nov. 14.-The
Supreme Court of Appeals transacted
the following business Rehearing was
refused in each of these six cases :
Bereher VS.. Foster, from Richie coun-
ty; Childers VS.. Loudin. from Webster
county; Marshall VS.. Hall. from jeff
erson comfy; Nutter VS.. Brown, from
Harrison county Newberger VS.. Wells,
from Wood county. and Webster Lum-
Der Company VS.. Keystone Lumber
Company. from Webster county.
A rehearing was allowed in each Of
the following cases Dunfee VS.. Childs.
from Tyler county Rosenthal VS.. In-
surance Company, from Tucker conn
ty. and Ward heirs We. Brown, from
Kanawha county.
In Eakin ct al. VS.. TAYLOR ct al.
from Calhoun county, an appeal and
supersede as was allowed; bond $500.
In Irons vs. Irons. from Monroe
county. an appeal was refused. Court
adjourned until Saturday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
CIGARETTE IN THE POWDER
WHOLE TX sc SET OFF Ar A DANCE
NEAR RUsH RUN
Two Women and Man Dead and the
Host Fatally Hurt.

Beverly. W. Va. Nov IL. News
has reached here of a deadly explosion
which occurred at Rush Run, in the
interior of Pocahontas county. W. Va.
There was party of some kind at q
house occupied by the family Of Ben
jamin Jackson. Jackson is q miner,
and kept keg of powder in the house.
During the evening someone threw "a
lig hted cigarette into the keg, which
caused the accident.
There were number of men and
women in the house, and two of the
former and one of the latter were kill
ed. The women were Carrie Robson
and Anna Brown. The male victim
was a young mar named Richard
Whitlock. After the explosion the
house caught fire and all three were
ere mated. Benjamin Jones was blown
through door and into the ward with
his clothes on fire He was perhaps IA
tally injured. The rest of the compa-
ny escaped without serious injury.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
A VERY NOVEL TRAIN
now FULTON COUNTY MAN GETS
HIs LUMBER To MARKET.
Morsis Mas M@de Train OF HIS Own
and Makes several Trips "a Week
Across the Mountain

Fulton county. Pa, is without a
railroad III fact, vet is being crossed
and recrossei by novel train due to
the originality of one Aaron Morris. a
| lumberman.
Morris lives at Chapman's Run and
the nearest railroad station is at Ever
EFT, Pa, 50 miles distant
Hauling lumberSby means Of two or
| four horse teams was too slow work
for man Of his get up and hustle
proclivities. so he looked about him
| for more rapid mode of transit. Be-
| ing possessed of traction engine the
| idea occurred to him to build several
trucks. load them with lumber and
then attach them to the engine This
he did and went steaming across the
country with his novel Grain.
Aside from the fact that Morris is
able to haul more lumber in one trip
with his team than he could with a
half dozen horse teams, he is able to
make the round trip in less time. be-
sides doing the work with less men.
He is fnow making the round trip
every two DAYS and is exciting much
curiosity along the route.
When the farmers first heard the en-
CINE foot and saw train coming along
the public highway in the railroadless
county they we're greatly astonished
and have learned to watch for its COM
ing, with as much anxiety as do those
accustomed to more modern railroad
| facilities.
With the exception Of the West Vir-
ginian who started town, peopled
and Differed it. that he might secure a
license to run saloon, Morris de-
serves to 90 down in history as one OF
the most original beings in the coun-
try.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
coNFEDE.ATr VETERAN KILLED

An unknown man was killed by the
second section of No. 6 Thursday about
4.15 O'Clock near Vanclevesville.
From all accounts he was walking on
the track towards Kearneysviile as he
was seen short time before by some
workmen.
The remains were brought to this
city and turned over to Undertaken
Wilen and an examination made.
On his person was found papers
which gave his name as III. III. Jack
son. of Georgia. He was man about ~
years of age and an ex-Confederate sol
der. He was cripple and this il
thought to have been one of the caus-
es that he was unable to get off the
track from III front of the train.
1t was later learned that he had q
son living west of Charles Town and
a daughter at Frostburg, Md. The
remains will be buried here tomorrow
by the Confederate veterans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22

The little daughter Of Mr.. J. N.
Powell jumped on an inverted rake
made of ten penny nails. and thrust
one nail entirely. Through her foot and
second one half way through. Cham
berlain's Pain Balm was promptly ap-
piled and five minute later the pain
had disappeared and no more suffering
was experienced. Iii three days the
HID was wearing her shoe as usua
nd with absolutely no discomfort.
Mr.. Powell is we'll known merchant
OF Portland. Va. Pain Balm Is an an
tiseptic and heals such injuries with
out maturation and in one-third the
time required by the usual treatment.
For sale by Shepherd 81 Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
FATHER COLLINS :TnASsFERRED

REV. Father Collins, who for two
years past has served as assistant to
Rev. Father J. b. O'Rielly, pastor Of
the Sacred Heart Church in Richmond,
Va, has been transferred to the pasto-
rate of st. Peters Church at Harper's
Ferry.
Back of the above announcement is
the intelligence which will bring sor-
row to many people here that the for
mer rector of St. Peters, Rev. Father
John J. Massey, is in bad health and
has been taken to a sannitarium for
treatment. Father Massey's ailment
IS of mental form. and he became
violent before he was taken away.
PHYSICIANS say that with proper treat
ment and complete rest his mind will
be restored The Young Iriest is ma
tive of Winchester, and has host of
friends who will watch with PRAYER
full anxiety for his speedy recovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
IN The NEWSPAPER
Cieveriy = orded Advertisements are
often Read ms News.

In the course Of recent lecture in
Hartford. Conn, ON The Making Of
a Newspaper, Charles Hopkins CLARK.
Of the Courant. said:
How are Won going TO set at tie
public2
Mail them circulars, and the waste
baskets in 100, 600 homes give each
weary yawn. and the circular disap.
pears unread Call upon the neople
and explain the merits of your wares.
The sign 0ur busy Day hangs iii has.
iness offices in private houses YOU
must ring the bell Offences vou are
turned away II you cot 4 ny any
shrewd excuse, you cannot so beyond
The hall on reception room--yon are
quietly watched in the interest of over.
coats aud umbrellas
"But pat cleverly wor,ied adver.
tisement of these wares ia a newspa-
per that has an established circulation
in the city's home and business houses.
epd see what happens Yes couldn't
set IN there yourself but Your adver.
tiseinent II these on the breakfast tn
bic, IN the library. IL the psrlor. ID
the sewing room. and when everybody
Is inquiring for the paper which can't
be found, II Is very likely doing duty
on the gaiet in the Kitchen II Is All
over the house and waited then, You
read and reread. and part of the use
Of This is Onr Busy Day sign Il to
get the chance to read the papers
And IL is interesting 70 note the ad
vertisement has another than com
mercial use Il II printed Tor business
purposes pure and simple; but it il If
ten read his news Y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
A Startling Surprise.

Verv few could believe in looking
at A. L. Hoadley. healthy, robust
blacksmith of Tilden, Ind, that for
ten years he suffered sucn tortures
from Rheumatism as few could endure
and live. But wonderful change fol-
lowed his taking Electric Bitters.
1.-TWO bottles wholly cured me. I" he
writes, "and have not felt twinge
in over a wear. They regulate the
Kidneys, purify the blood and cur
Rheumatism, Neuraliga, Nervousness.
improve digestion and give perfect
health. Try them. Only 80 cts. at
all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-22
FOUND DEAD IN MS BED
THOMAS LsNEoF ~ Epnmn psrowc
nImp E0NDAx MORNING.
Hemorrheges OF the lung the Cause .
His Death Was Formerly a Hammer
WAS az Yesterday.

Shepherdtown. Nov. IL Thomas
r.. Line. one Of the oldest aud highly
respected citizens Of this place, died
this morning Of hemorrhage of the
lungs. He was native of this place
and for number of years carried on
the tanning business. He was ~ years
old YESTERDAY. He was visiting his
brother ut Antietam aud was found
dead III his bed this morning. He is
survived by widow who was Miss
Briscoe and four children, Thomas r..
n merchant of this pace, Edward T.
a merchant at Connellsville. Pa, and
two daughters Misses Bette and Lucy.