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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-11
Electric Storm
Hits The City
Thunder and Lightning Prevailed
for More Than Two Hours
Yesterday Afternoon.

The first electric storm Of the winter
occurred yesterday afternoon. and FOR
more than two hours the roar OF thun-
der and the fash OF the lightning could
be heard and seen. The first thunder
clap came at . o'clock and was 30 near
as 10 shake buildings on their founda-
tons Thereafter for two and one half
hours the thunder and lightning oc-
Cured at short intervals.
SO far as was learned last evening.
little damage was done In and around
the city. The lightning played havoc
with electrical apparatus. especially In
the central telephone Office and In the
offices of the telegraph companies. Fuse
was burned out several times and the
operators otherwise inconvenlenced.
The lightning more nearly resembled
the genuine eastern article than any
which had previously been experienced
here In years. The air was charged
with electricity during the prevalence
OF the storm. and a high school student
who was leaning against a radiator
when fash of lightning occurred re-
ceived heavy electric shock The
thunder claps appeared to have been
very near, and the last OF the claps was
by far the most severe OF the after
noon.
Lightning struck a large stump near
the home OF william Greenland. who
resides near A. +. C. park. The con-
cussion stunned Mr.. Greenland. who
was at home. and he was knocked
down. Several windows in the house
were broken.
1t Is somewhat remarkable that four
hours were required for the storm to
come from North Head to Astoria, a
distance OF only about 20 miles.
Weather Observer Ellis had conver-
sation with the North Head observer,
who said the storm broke there at 10
a. M, while II did not strike this city
until p. m. At North Head during
the previous night fully two inches Of
rain fell, while in Astoria there was
scarcely any precipitation. Last night
a moderately high wind prevailed.
The electric storm had decidedly
queer effect on the barometer In the
Office of the weather observer. During
the prevalence Of the thunder and light
ming the barometer took n zig-zag
course, the range varying only very
slight fraction Of point The baromet-
er registered 2S45 during the storm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-11
BLIZZARD STOPS TRAFFIC.
Vancouver, 3. c., Without Eastern
Mail For DAYS.

Vancouver B. c., Feb. 10.--With a
blizzard raging in the Rockies for a
couple Of days, the Canadian Pacific
railway has experienced great difficulty
in running its main line trains on any
thing like schedule time. In fact, to-
day is the first since last Friday to
find the line really back in normal
The Big Hill, east Of Field, near the
summit Of the range, where the recent
fatal accidents occurred, has been the
worst point. There the wind blew 10
miles an hour for "a hours at stretch,
the thermometer went to 20 below zero
and a regular mountain blizzard
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-11
Republican Gets Seat.

Washington, Feb. 1O.--The house
today declared George Howell, demo-
crat, sitting member from the Tenth
Pennsylvania district, in the Connell-
Howell contest, was not elected and de-
clared William Connell, republican
elected. The oath was administered to
Connell
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-11
Association TO Hransh Out.

Spokane. Feb. 10, Representative
Of washington, Oregon. Idaho and
Montana responded TO the call of the
Inland Empire Retail Lumbermen's
Association today In sufficient numbers
to make 1t apparent that a new name
and larger orgnization Is needed. About
1875 were present and committee on
organization on broader lines was APP
pointed TO report tomorrow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-11
Attention. EanIss.

All members Of Astoria Aerie No. II
Fraternal Order of Eagles. are request
ed to assemble at the Aerie room al
o'clock, today "wednesday Feb
uary 10, to attend the funeral Of Broth
er Charles James Of Redding Aerie
which takes place from PohPs under
taking parlors. BY order Of
G. p. Foster w. 8. H. Wise, w. p
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
commencement.

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found the very interesting pro-
gramme of the S. c. c. I. COM
mencement. Notwithstandingth the
fact that the former commence
ments have been. very good, we
honestly believe that this will be
the best ever held. All of the ex-
ercises will be free except the Con-
cert on Tuesday evening. On that
evening an admission fee will be
charged as heretofore. This money
will help to make up the balance,
about $3.50, now due on the school
furniture. This will be very de-
iightful occasion and we trust that
our people will attend en- masse.
Tickets on sale at MIR. G. E. Mays
store. Reserved seats SO cents,
general admission 35 cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
AANc0cXs S LIQUID SULPHUR.
The Best Blood Purifier Known
Invaluable rs a Wash.

Sulphur is natures greatest
germicide. It's value has been
known for centuries, but it was
never successfully produced as a
liquid until the discovery of the
method of making HANcocK's
LIQUID SULPHUR.
1t is the, best blood purifier
known. HANcocK's LIQUID SULPHUR
will save doctors bills and make
clear, brilliant complexlons.
Taken internally, it is invaluable
in the spring. Used as wash it
kills germs, and cures aud heals
eczema, ache, Itch, dandruff, prick
ly heat, diphtheria. catarrh, cuts,
burns, scalds, and all inhamma-
tions and sores.
Ask your druggist for it, or write
for booklet 10 Hancock Liquid
Sulphur Co., Baltimore, Nd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
For Supt. of Education,

Without his consent, we an
nouncs the Hon. James P. Bean
as candidate for County Superin-
tendent of Education.
For twenty-odd years, Capt.
Bean was one of the most success
full teachers ever known in the
county. He..underatands thorough
ly the fundamental principles of
teaching; and. as County Superin-
tendent, he would greatly aid our
young teachers in improving their
work fir, M year to year.
Let the people of the county
insist on his making the race, and
elect him.
Voters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
Successful Union Meeting.

The coming together Of the
members of the several churches
of given section at stated times
such as the quarterly conferences
of the Methodist church and the
union meetings of thess Baptist
church, proves very helpful to :he
cause, especially when these occa.
sions ale entered into with zest and
spirit by those in attendance. The
union meeting which met with our
Baptist church on Saturday and
Sunday last was probably the most
interesting and profitable one that
has ever been held within the
bounds OF the Edgefeld associa-
ton. Every one of the eight
churches in the division was re-
presented by earnest, consecrated
Christian workers, who made ok
cellent and very encouraging re.
ports of the work, along all lines,
in their respective churches. Good
congregations, fourishing Sunday
schools and increased contribu-
tions for missions and works of
benevolence were reported.
On Saturday the queries that
had baen prepared were ably dis
'cussed aud all who were in atten.
dance were greatly benefited by
the new ideas advanced and by
the experiences of others. As
previously announced, the ledies
spread a bounteous repast of tempt
ing vlands on q long table unde,
the shady oaks near the church
where the delegates and others re.
galed themselves at the dinnel
hour on Saturday.
On Sunday morning Rey. P. P
Blalock addressed the Sunday
school, and Rev. G. Fl. Burton, in
his earnest and impressive man
ner, preached the missionary ser
mon, which was the very essence
of Gospel truth.
Our people were greatly delight
ed that the attendance from the
country churches was 30 large and
only regret that it was not ever
larger. Let all of the churches
send full delegations to lie mex
union which will be held q
Stevens Greek church in July.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
Graded School Closed.

Graded School Closed.
The efficient and very faithful
teachers of the Edgefeld Grad d
School, Mrs. Mamie G. King, Miss
Hattie Newsome and Miss Minnie
Dicks, have closed another very
successful. sc esslon. In season aud
out of season, i'll the class rooms
and out, these ladies have endeayor
ed to do their full duty to pupils
aid patrons alike, and "well done''
is being heard on every hand in
commentator of their good work
Indeed we have never seen a corps
of teachers give such universal
satisfaction. The very beautiful
closing exercises of the school on
Friday last afforded visible and
tangible evidence Of how thorough
ly and we'll the children have been
taught.
And of the children them
selves, what shall we say2 We re-
gret exceedingly that limited space
will not permit a detailed write
up. All of the pupils, from the lit
tie tot to the Oldest, performed
their parts well, and the people of
our community are greatly indebt-
ed to them for the beautiful, very
beautiful, closing exercises. The
Advertiser wishes them all-teacb-
ers and pupils--a very pleasant
vacation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

Miss Stella Minis, a beautiful
young lady from Whaley, S. q
who has two sisters who are stu:
dents of the S. G. C. l., is the
guest of Mrs. DR.. E. C. Smith.
The young ladies who compose
the "City Beautiful" club mot
the kindergarten school will sell
refreshments in the opera house
on Friday evening after the exer-
cises are over. Help these young
ladies in their worthy cause. We
shall have more to say Of the "City
Beautiful" club and it's work next
week.
Miss Katie Ballowe, the eldest
daughter of Mr.. R. A. Ballowe,
graduated last week from the lead
ing college of Eufaula, Ala. She
will be valuable acquisition to
Edgefeld's social world and is cor
daily welc comed among us. Miss
Ballowe has her friend, Miss
Tommie Searsey. a III r m j Il g
young lady from Eufaula, visiting
her.
"Voters" announce Hon. James
p. Bean, who is we'll aud favorably.
known throughout oue county, as
candidate for The office Of Super
intendent of Education. Should
Mr.. Bean decide to enter the race
he has many friends who will sup
port him. Beiug uncompromising
in character, strong in mind and
large in experience, he is we'll fit
ted for the duties of the Office.
Mrs. R. w. Tinmons has q dish
and a plate that were left on the
table when dinner was served at
the Baptist church on Saturday.
The owner can get them by sending
for them. Mrs. Timmons lost a;
pretty salad dish that she would
be pleased to have returned to her.
Probably some one in the confu-
sion incident to the occasion put
the dish in their basket through
mistake.
Rev. Marvin Aud went to Green
wood Oh Wednesday to confer
with his brothers who lost heavily:
(upwerds Of $5,000)in the very
disastrous fire of last week. These
gentleman, Messrs Auld Bros,
having inbited the Greenwood
spirit, are not cast down. They
will as true, brave men press for
ward, undaunted by reverses of
fortune, knowing that in Gods
providence they can by hard work
and dlose application to business
regain what they have lost. Tenn
porary quarters have been engaged
and their large mercantile business
will continue as heretofore.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
Penalty Too Light.

Dick Penn, colored, was disturb
ing the peace of the town on Sat
urday afternoon, and in his at
tempt to arrest him Officer Dorm
fred at the negro who returned the
fire and fed to his home. A short
time afterwards when several Off
GERS went to Dicks home to make
the arrest, the latter standing upon
hill, armed with rife, halted
the officers and turned them back.
He was, however, arrested on Mon
day and arraigned before council
on two charges-frine upon the
streets, and resisting arrest. He
acmltted his guilt and received the
maximum sentence of $4,000 or
so days on chain gang. The fine
was paid. The only regret is that
a heavier fue could not be i'm
posed.
Later. Dick Penn was arrested
upon the charges of assault and
battery with intent to kill, and
carrying concealed weapons. He
is now ir jail. Solicitor Thur
mona will prosecute the case vigor-
Ouslv.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
THERE rs NO SUBSTITUTE
kindergarten Commencement.

The beautiful and bright little
.children-some of them being
mere babes-who compose the
kindergarten school will appear
before the footlights in the opera
fhouse on Friday evening, June 3rd,
the occasion being their annual
commencement. Our people do
not have to be urged to attend
these exercises. So sweet, so cum
ming, SO beautiful. so inimitabls
are these little tots, and so fairy
like and enchanting are their COM
mencement scenes that simple
announcement sufices. The fame
of tbe Edgefield kindergarten has
gone abroad and great numbers
from Johnston and Trenton always
attend.
The very talented ladies,
Mrs. ). H. Tillman, Miss Cottie'
Youngb]ood and Miss Bessie Fitch,
who have charge OF this school
have prepared an elaborate pro-
Sgramme, and the little children,
each in his or her place, perform
their parts charmingly. Lack of
space precludes the possibility of
our giving all adequate idea of the
programme. Suffice it to say, how
ever, that the entertainment Oh
Friday evening will be the most
unique and the most enjoyable
ever witnessed by an Edgefeld
audience. AS has been the custom
heretofore an admission fee will
:be charged to defray the expenses
of the commencement. Tickets are
on sale at the Bank of Edgefeld.
Reserved seats 35 cents, general
admission rs cents, children under
10 years of age Is cents. Exercises
begin at $50 o'clock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
On Sunday Next.

On Sunday Next.
A spiritual and intellectual
feast is in store for the people of
this vicinity on Sunday next. 1t
marks the beginning of the annual
commencemento of the South Car
olina Co-Educational Institute.
In the forenoon, beginning prompt
ly at IL o'clock. the Rev. John
Bass Shelton, who ranks among
the most prominent ministers in
the Baptist denomination in South
Carolina, and pastor of the First
Baptist church of Chester, will
preach the baccalaureate sermon.
In the afternoon at 5 o'clock there
will be a mass meeting in the
college auditorium of all of the
Sunday schools of the town. Short
addresses will be made by leading
representatives Of the several de-
nominations. In the evening at
the usual hour for services, Rev.
A. S. Thomas, rector of the Epis-
copal church at Darlington, and
one of the ablest young ministers
in the state, will deliver the annual
sermon before the college Y. M.
G.. A. Rev. Mr.. Thomas is a first
honor graduate of the Citadel, class
1892, hence the gray uniforms of
our college boys will be an inspira-
tion to him causing his mind to
revert to those halcyon days when
he was one of "the boys in gray"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
May 24t h, 1904.
A Runaway Bicycle,

Terminated with an ugly cut on
the leg of j. B. Orner, Franklin
Grove, III. 1t developed a stubborn
ulcer unyielding to doctors and
remedies for four years. Then
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured, It's
Just as good for Burns, scalds
Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c, at
The Penn Drug Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
Doesn't Respect Old.Age.

It's shameful when youth fails
to show proper respect. for old age.
but just the contrary in the case
of Dr.. Kings New Life Pills. They
cut off maladies no matter how
severe and irrespective of old age.
Dyspepsia, Jaundiee, Fever, Con-
stipatioa all yield to this perfect
Pill. 25c. at The Penn Drug Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
AIN OPEN LETTER
TO Our FRIEND S AND PATRONS:

ON April nth we inaugurate what we termed Red
Letter Cut Price Cash Sale During this sale store was
crowded with larger buyers who simply astcnshed at
the beautiful goods we have in stock at such low prices
of this time but feeling efforts appreciated,
have decided not to change the prices though the
small You will have therefore the opportunity to buy
goods at little above the cost Of production that you did
during this ten day sale.
OUR aim is to furnish those who favor with their
patronage with the newest and best goods at the lowest
prices possible Any wishing procure Dry Goods,
Notions Shoes etc. Should not fail to examine our stock
before buvng Tho Red Letter Sale but the prices
will not be changed We will take pleasure in showing any
one through whether they wish to purchase or not
Come and be convinced that we are not trying to de-
ceive you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

A large assortment of the newest
styles in Untrimmed Hats has jGst
been received, also great variety
of the most stylish materials for
trimming the hats. I invite the
ladies to call to see them.
MISS MARY BUFORD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

Photographs in latest Spring
and Summer styles on the new
and beautiful cards are on exhi-
bition at the gallery-Call and
see them.
r. H. MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

Ladies don't fail to call and see
J. Nj. Cobb's lovely Easter Dress
Skirts $1.25 to $500.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
(Complaint not. served.)

To the defendants above named:
You are hereby summoned and re-
quired to answer the complaint in this
action which has been filed in the office
of the Clerk OF Court of Edgefield
County, S. C., and to serve a copy Of
your answer to said complaint on the
subscriber at his office at Edgefield,
s. c., within twenty days after the
serYice of the summons on you, eX-
elusive OF the day of service; and if
you fail TO answer the complaint with
in time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in the Complaint.
B E NICHOLSON,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

Do you contemplate painting
your house. If so, let us euppll,
you with the celebrated Heath u
Milligan paint, lead, varnish and
status. None better.
TIMMoNs BROS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
,.onvsncing proof that the

's0uVa1Suu& Ptoos tllkt luS hloiCyS dlio ptsAo"
der arc out Of order.
What to Do.
Tbeye Is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfllls every
wish in curing rheumatism. pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of tho urinary passage. It corects inability
TO hold water and sca!ding pain in passing
Il. or bad effects following use of liquor.
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
curing the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild end the extra
ordinary effect Of SwaMap.R0ot Is soon
realized. It stands the highest for It's won-
6erful cures Of the moat distressing cases.
lfyou need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists In SOC. and$l. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery Efe
and book that tells @s|# sE:ssIIaa
more abouti It, both sent
absolutely free by mail. aS y
address Dr.. Kilmer &. Homo Of swanpRoos.
Co., Binghamton, N. X. When writing men
tion reading this generous oaar In thisPaper
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
R. H. MINIS.

Buy your boy a suit of the cele-
brated Jane Hopkins boys cloth
lag, fit and wear guaranteed, $1.25
to $500. j. M. COBB.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

200 beautiful Rugs aud Art
Squares going from 25c to $1,000
at Cobb's
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

q Handsome Black and Colore d
s.Voilles" Cream and White Eta
mine Just in at COBB'S.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

We want the housewives to know
that they can get Cheese Sand
wiches, Butter Thin Biscuits, Five
O'Clock Teas, Social Teas and other
nice crackers at
The PENN DRUG STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

Large stock of Trunks, Valises,
Rugs, Lap Robes, Etc. Get our
prices.
s '5z RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

Have yon tried our syrup !?
Gaa1ine II Geeofgi1a Cane syrup and
! ali, other varieties always on hand.
* TIMMoNs BROS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
The PENN DRUG STORE.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
.snd Don'S Know It.
How 70 Ieind Out.

FIJI bottle or common glass with your
wafer and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01
Summons for Relief
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELU.
Court of Common Pleas.
The Scottish American Mortgage
Company, Limited, Plaintiff,

Snocen G. Meriwether, as executor Of
the last will and testament of Mrs.
Martha R Meriwether, deceased
and in his own right; u @ Meri-
wether, w s Griffin, Irene Griffin,
Clifford Griffin, and Sarah Griffin,
2 C. Middleton, T Z Mid dleton,
Tom1nie Middleton, Mary Middle
ton, John Middleton, .Mattie
.Niddleton, Frank .Mlddleton,
Pattie Middleton, Margaret Mid
dleton, Robert Middleton, Allie
.MiddleIon, and an infant child of
2 c. Middleton and f L yMiddle-
ton, about two years of age, which
has not been named, Defendants.
Summons for Relief.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

aMost praised where best
known" The best advertisement
of Rheumacide is the hundreds of
wonderful cures 1T has made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

Let us furnish your house at q
little cost. Solid Oak Suits, from
s23 up, chairs from so cents up
aud Solid Oak Rockers from $3.50
up.
RAMSEY & JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

There is no need to bake cakes
at home when you can come to our
store and get delightful cakes and
crackers that are fresh.
T1MMoNs Bros.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

Ills that come from Summers Heat
a mother need not fear to greet,
When with "TEETHINA" she's
cunD1ipd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

IF you want the best cigars our
to baccos, and of course you do
come to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

No ills with baby neel abide.
"TEETHIN A" Aids Digestion,
Regulates the Bowels, and costs only
% cents at Druggists, or mail 25 cents
to DR. c ] Moffett, st Louis, Mo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1904-06-01

Gents, get yourselves an "Elk
brand" Hat, color good, style cor.
rect, and price low down.
J. M. COBB.