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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
81 'einf:member Of Red Hill church
We extend our prayers and sym
poathy to the bereaNee nessiSs

entS S.aiSember of Red Hill church
We extend our prayers and SYM. il-.
pathg to the bereaYedao nsssass i
A series of meetings are being
conducted at Antioch this week.
Rev: w. E. Wilkirs Of Colum bla
WILDE with our=pastorSnext week.
at Rehoboth in a series of meet
,ings.
Mrs. +. T.. Littlejohn ard two
little boys of Rose Cottage are
visiting friends in Laurens this
week.
n Mrs. Ida Bodie, and Misses
Matte and Nellie Dorm, of Au-
gusta, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
James Bodie this week.
Miss Bessie Holmes visited
friends at:==Modoc last week:
Mr.. O. j. Holmes has purchased
new. top buggy.
1t was Preston Stone not Pres
ton Strom thai. hrs the five acres
of cotton that he expects to ge'
six bales from.
Mr., John Blackwell, of Parks,
vile, was on our streets last week
Mr.. Sidney Wash of Atlanta
! is visiting his mother, Mrs
Emmie Wash, this week.
Misses Jennie and Tll.le Gll
/ CHRIST arc spending few day
With friends at Ninety Six.
Mrs. Gillian, of Aiken, is visit
ing at Rehoboth, and drinkihi
that. life giving water.
MR.. A. Cochran made a bust
ness trip. to COLUMBIA last week
/, Mr. Milton Bussey thinks ,tha
1.-The nearest way to Edgefeld is b,
Modoc. Watch Milton.
Rev. G. E. Burts visited Ros
| Cottage last Saturday.
Rose COTTAGE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
August Term ofsCourt.

The Court of General Sessions con.
vened on Monday with Hon. J. C
klugh as presiding Judge Solicito,
Zimmerman, Stenographer Macfea!
and the other court officials were
promptly at their respective posts.
The Solicitor handed out the follow
ing indictments, which tie grand
jury passed upon-
Walter Forrest, assault and battery
of high and aggravated nature, true
bill.
John Williams and Miledge An
derson, house breaking and larceny.
true bill.
G. P. Collier, assault aud battery
with intent to kill, true bill.
Taylor Oliver, arson, true bill.
Steward Wigfall, assault and bat
terry of high and aggravated nature,
true bill.
zack Coles, murder, true BILL.
Jno. Jones, assault and battery, no
no bill.
The case of Will Abney, indicted
tor assault and battery with intent to
XIII, was tried on Monday, reSul ing
in mlstrial. J. II. Tillman. Esq,
represented the defendant and SoIicl-
tor Zimmerman the state.
Lewis Williams, convicted BIZ town
council of Edgelield for violating the
d1spensary law, appealed from decis-
ION OF council to higher court. Judge
hlugh on Monday issued an order re-
mandlng the case to consider for new
trial.
Steward Wigfall, charged with as
sault and battery, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to pay ne of 500 or
De imprisoned at hard labor Tor a
period of months.
As we write ('ruesday noon), the
court is engaged with the trial of
Walter Forrest, indicted for assault
nd battery of high and aggravated
iature. $. NJ. Smith, ESQ.,, is repre-
citing the defendant and tne Solci-
5or the State.
The grand jury will complete its
work this afternoon or early We'd |
aesday morning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
Ffightfully 3 rned.

Chas. w. Moore. a machinisi, OF
Ford City, Pa. had his hand
irigh'fully burned in all electrical
urnace. He applied Bucklen's
,rnica Salve With the usual re-
ult:. "a quick and perfect cure" "
Greatest healer on earth for Burns,
V unds, SO -es aud Files. ,25c at
!. l.. Penn & Son w. f. Lynch
I Co.
Good quality tooth brushes from
10 to 25 cents.
G. L. rem & Son. &
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

Standing on my record and exper-
.ience derived as former Clerk and
County Commissioner, and with
heartfelt appreciation for the unstint-
ed Kindness and generous support
heretofore bestowed upon me by my
acknowledgements of Edgelield county
whoss votes and influence L again So
iicit. / respectfully announce my can
didacy for tile office OF County Super
visor and pledge myself to- abide the
resultof the Primary election, and to
.an!eliiclent and faithful discharge of
.allthe duties of this important Office
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

"Make Hay While the Sun Shines"
There is Lesson in the work Of
the thrifty farmer. He knows that
the bright sunshine may last but
a day and he prepares for the
showers which are SO liable to fol-
low. So it should be with every
household. Dysentpry, diarrhoea
and cholera morbus may attack
some member of the house without
warning. Cham mberialn's Collie,
Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy,
which ia the best known medicine
for these diseases, should always
be kept at hand, as immediate
treatment s necessary, and delay
may provo fatal. For sale by G..
T.. Penn & Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
Candidates Cards
'$3:4-az .yg4ss?JH. ;
FOR CONGRESS, s5.s 5: y.

5.zf respectfully annoane eesm8 candi dat'
cy for reelection to- 961rs rcss from be
Second Congresslo street Of
South Carolina. InSdding ask
thatm constituents;examdne into my
Eecord of only q few months as5their
Representative. 1 haYe been and am
now embarrassed by reason of the
contest for my seat which seriously
affects my influence and my efforts in
:behalfso my people. With my expe7;
rience, | am SATISFIED that can and
Will:repreoeht yotIenore advantageolls
,ly ii the future than L have done in
,rlle past. - z.1'. 80, 7-.-.,-.r.2-- = - Y:
h i make5this zannouncement~slblect
to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic primary, pletging .uy-
sci to abide by the results, and to sup
port the nominees thereof.
J @, PATTERSON
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
He Was in Trouble

81 was in trouble, but found
way out of it, and I'm a happy
man again, since Dr.. Kings New
Life Piles cured me of chronic
constipation" says E. w. Goodloe,
1O7 st. Louis ST.. Dallas, Tex.
Price 25c at G. L. Penn u Son
w. e. Lynch & Go,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
Unnecessary Expense.

Acute attacks of collie and diar.
rhoea come on without warning
and prompt relief must be obtain
ed. There is no necessity Of incur
ring the expense of physicians
service in such cases if Chamber
laiu's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy is at hand. A dose of this
remedy will ralleve the patient
before doctor could arrive. 1t
has never been known to fail,
even in the most severe and dam
gerous cases aud no family should
be without 1t. Sold by II. l.. Penn
& Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

A laudable ambition for promotion
coupled with a God-glven desire to
serve the neople, causes me to an
nounce my candidacy for Congress EX
anime my record as member of the
House of Representatives of S. c. l
will obey therules of the Democratic
Primaries. Obediently.
CASPER LOREN TO0LE. <
Aiken, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

1 respectfully apnounce5myself
as e candidate for the oflicesof
Auditor of Edgefeld county: |
pledge myself to abide the>result
of the Democratic primary and to
support the nominees of tho party.
H..W. DoBE.Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

herewith very respectfully an
nuuhce my: eli asa candidate frr Su-
peIvisor OF + ,gi: tratlon Of EdgeHeld
cuunty, pIedgns myself to abide the
result of the primary election and to
support The nominees OF the patty.
GE0R 5E W. QUARLES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

Judging from the following
clipped from the Keowee Courier
prohibition is proving to be very
satisfactory. IN Oconee county !:
S.Itls reported to us that drunk
en- man was seen IN W,alhalla last
Saturday. It's rare animal in
this community, snd,tbe next one
sshat appears should be Gagged"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

respectfully announce myself a
candidate for recollection ID The Office
of supervisor Of Registration. and
pledge myself to abide the result Of
The Democratic primary and to sup
port che nominees of the same,
CHARLES STROM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
FoR, AUDITOR.

respectfully announce MYSELF
ss candidate for rs-electionsto
the office of County Audi or, and
do hereby pledge myself to'abide
the result of the primary election
and to support the nominees of
the Democratic party. -:
j. B. HALTIWANGER. ].
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

!. 1 hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Office of County
Commissioners of Edgefeld county,
and-pledge myself to abide the re-
suit Of the Democratic primary.
j. C.. REYNOLDS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
I re. prctfu!ly announce mYseIf as

T. re.prctfil!ly announce myself as 3
candidate for the office Of Supervise;
of Registration Of .Ei gcfield equity
pli.dg,ng myself to abide the result oI.
ih. primary aud tosllnpOrt thu nomi-
: ees5ufIha party, and To do my full
dutysif. elected. thank my friends
andtthe voting public in advance for
ull fay0rs that may be shown me.
- G.. w. WATSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

ii. n. Evans says he hasn't been
called q thief. Ii he hasn't it is an
5oyersight-he has been called
everything else.-Spartanburg
Herald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

With determination to domy.
whole duty in the office if elected, and;
pledging myself to abide the'resGlt of
the Democratic primary. and to sup.
port the nominees Of the party. L!
hereby respectfully announce mvseli.
a candidate for Superintendent of.
EducatiDn Of Edgefield county.
w. D. H0LIIANE:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
!. COUNTY SUPERVISOR

I respectfully announce myself
a Candidate for re-election,to the
office of County Supervisor of
EdgeGeld Cpansy;; and if elected,
will in the future, as in the past,
give my faithful and undivided
attention To the duties of the said
office. l pledge my sell to abide the
result anrl 10 support the nominees
ofthe Democratic party.
D. P. SELF.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

;. I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the office
of County Commissioner of Edgefleld
county, pledgiEg myself to a faithful
discharge of duty and to abide the
resultof the Democratic primary.
R, c. GRIFFIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
AN1ENN1N5sNNNNN8NNN

I never drink cannot do it
on 56duai- ai-terms with others.-It
costs them only one day; but it
costs three; the first in SIM
ming, the second in suffering, and
Observation-Disclosures: the
eNsS1sN1s; NSNeVvWSN
Does any body know how the
candidates for the House stand
on the Brice blll2
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

I hereby announce my candida
cy for County Commissioner from
the west side, a section where a
com missioner is very much need
ed. If elected l will do the best l
can in looking after my territory,
pledglng myself to abide the re-
suit Of the primary election and to
support:the nominees of+the dear
Old party.
q, -, w q. WELLS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

i respectfully announce myself
a candidate for the office of Coun-
ty Supervisor, subject to the
Democratic primary. i will be
very; grateful should the people
elect3me to this office and promise
q. If + Jfaithfnl..discharge of; the duties
20. :. laEsG ..E.. QUARLES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
'Respectfu
]. T. PATT.IsON.
sUPT. OF EDUCATION.

Assuring the citizens of Edsefield
county of my sincere appreciation!of
their support and. confidence during.
IL past. L hereby announce myself a.
candidate for election to the office; of
superintendent of Education, SUBJECT
TO the primary of the Democraticparty
of this county and.rulcs regulations
governing same. If elected, j promise
il continuation of my. efforts to:.;giye
an honest and efficient administration
of the atfai.-s of this office.
ALBERT r. NICHOLSON. :.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

1 hereby announce myself
candidate for he office of Super
VISOR OF Edge6eld county and
pladge myself 10 abide The result
of the Democratic primary and to
support the nominees Of the same.
r.. j. MOULTRIE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

L hereby announce myself a candi-
date for County Commissioner of
Edgefield county and pledge myself
to abide the result Of the Democratic
primary and'to support the nominees
ofthe same,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
ar School Closes. : ]
Esl, session 1 foEiiaa,f ll fg@
y s,s.E:inr SchnnlhfiAaa aIn.
'Colored Su
Having J
weeks, the


weeks, the - hHfnr Ocn 49,
- BE Ifofsrs
Re tefs ald j M !sE:: 50 S inl ksnc $40 aEne.
Is close G ustiS1 4; ht i.:SSl; srd y J,
1905 Da1fn gIfa|Te aIfti re5s ssions=the 9 lHE Pc
ATTENDANCE Was.VeFy lasgFt hest 81
roll mentS Sbeingsas s;hig hsassl p lAe - s:
teachers took their deparlure.ft'or
their several homes on Friday,
carrying With them goed. wl4l,and' VII, I'd
warm friendship for the peopls,ot
)Edsefeld, white ard :.colored ,,sl!@r toF
lhe hospitality and kindness esq
#hown them while in2thefr- nlldst.
4 The Summer School was ~ ~
VERY way a success TheIteacbers
hanifested a lively interest ID
4 heir. work from the ebfg!nn.lnggs.l.ot 9
4 be end, and returned to their
i homes with .thei, mli.ds much I'M m
proved ard enlightened on the the
4 attest methods of teaching,
A Milton Strosher:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

I hereby announce myself
candidate for Congress from The
Second Congressional District OF
South Carolina, subject to the
rules Of the Democratic primary.
BUTLER B HARE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

Only twenty days remain for
#theeampaign liars =to-getiu-t their
work. Pay absolutely no heed to
what you hear, unless i, is vouch- ::
ed for by men Of unquestioned IN
tegrity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
sUPERvIs,R REGISTRATION

:. I respectfully announce myself
for the Office of Supervisor
OF registration, and peige myself to
abida the result Of the Democratic
primary and In support the nominees
OF The same.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

While listening to public
speakers who are candidates for
Office, weigh well what they say,
SO as TO be; able to separate the
wheat from the-cha-ff. The man
who amuses the audience by tell
ing funny jokesis not always the
one who makes the best speech.
Generally such speaker says
far less than oneswho discusses
the issues of the day in detail.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
,FOR.MAGIsTRATE.

! hereby ANNOUNCE myself a cnndi-
date for recollection as Magistrate for
the lst Judicial District OF Edgetield
Comfy, subject Co the rules and
regulations of the Democratic prima
ry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

Doubtless our. sister town of
Johnston is somewhat surfeited
on political :,speeches. Senator
Tillman addressed large audi
euce on Saturday for more than
two hours, discussing everything
in general and, the !, dispensary.
compulsory education and The
State .in particular. Johnston had
a second installment, Of oratory
on Monday, at which time the
county candidates presented their
claims. Juet what effect: these
meetings had, we DO hot klow,
for we could not attend @eitheE..
The people of our county are
dong their own thinking upon
the questions Of, the. day. AID are
'talkingbut little. { z
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

Herais.what Sheriff.. W.San-
ders says concerning prohibition
in Union county: "When the dis
spensary was here, the jail was
nearly full: :Now>it is cften almost
empty. There is not one-ffth the
drunkenness in this county now
that there was in dispensary days,
Sand I do not believe the majority
Of the people would have the dis
pensary back"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
JUDGE OF PROBATE.

/ respectfully annoulce myself
a candidate for rs-e.ection to the
Office Of Judge. .oi Probate, AID
pledge myself to abide the result
aid support the nom!naes oizthe
Democratic primary election.
j. II. lslt! .EN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,

+ 1 respectfully announce myself
a candidate for reelection to the
House of Representatives., and
pledge myself to abide the result
aud 10 support the nominees Of
the Democratic primary.
8. e. NICHOLSON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
FOR TREASURER.

-
I rcspectfullylannounce myself
n candidate for recollection to the
office OF County Treasurer. i
pledge myself to abide he result
and to support the nominees, :ol
the Democratic primary.
Respectfully,
]. T: PATT.Is;0(N.. O y.
L respectfully announce, ,mysellI. sell
a candidate for the office Of Treas
sarei asdI
pfsd !s5 bfds 5Es g sul { {
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

1 respectfully annyunce myself a
candidate for the lI@u*e of Repre-
Srnla'ires and pledge myself to abide
the resullof the Democratic primary
and 10 support the nominees OF the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

ss .sf4h ff4h1s Company pays large Divi.
dsnds@ annually, reducing the
above ,ates considerably. NO
RESTRICTIONS as to War, Oc-
cupation, etc,
E. J. Norris, Agent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

Prohibition is suppreseing Ii
Sanor in Edgefeld, all statements
!. tofth,e contrary Notwithstanding.
The attendance upon court has
been unusually large this week,
: and yetwe have rlevor seen better
department upon our streets, The
perfect order that has been smaiAs
gsnssan commsnEe dsa
i can any pne. .in: the face Of this, cay,
I abadai haSs ISdaor sold
I'm Edgefeld?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

Associational w. NJ. U.
The Associatienal w. NJ. T..
will meet with the Johnston Bap-
tist church on Wednesday and
Thursday. August 20 aud %. The
program follows:
Wednesday.
1910 a. nj. Devotional exercises.
led bv Mrs. Hartwrll Edwards.
Address of Welcomes: Mrs. L..
C. Latimer. Response: Mrs. Alvin
Etheredge.
Enrolment of delegates.
Reports of Socleties and Bands.
Miscellaneous business.
Recess to 2:30 o'clock.
.2::30 p. m. Devotional exercises,
led by Mrs. L. D. Cullum.
Address. Mrs. M. B. Clinkscales.
Paper. Tie relation of prayer to
Mission Works. Miss Marvin
Quattlebaum; alternate, Miss Eva
Padgett.
$3.50 p. m. Sci mon.
Thursday.
o. a00 iolaalii sSerelS
Esas,. Isd. by RS: NJ: e. ABE:
eslsas |lEssa 5ifdieE ffsaoi1:;
Paper, Methods for crea imp a
love for Mission Work. Mrs. S. J.
Watson; alternate, Mrs. T. P.
Salter.
Address. Miss Attaway.
Paper, The object of the Asso-
ciational w. M. U. Mrs. C. l..
Jones; alternate, Mrs. Lou Hol-
stor.
Recess for dinner.
2:50 p. m. Sunbeam work con-
Quoted by Mrs. w. j. Hatcher and
Miss Sallie Mae Norris.
Adjournment.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

tsi Whore Go.EE1Y. goes flies wi
not go. Use it on your horses ane
cattle. Sold by
P. ?. Blalock, Jr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
$. Il, WILLIAMS.

I respectfully announce myself
a candidate for the House Of Rep
,resentatives from Eds field coun-
ly, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic Primary
aud to support the nominees .ol
lhe party.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08
Notice.

On the Goth day Of august 1906 the
undersigned will make final settle
ment on the estate of Mrs. s. j.
Thompson, deceased, in the office of
Judge of Probate a. Edgetield. sc.
andat tht same time will apply for
final discharge as Administrative of
said estate,
Miss Eddie Thompson,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

n. Y. BRUNsoN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

G.. G. WEST.
Pleasant Lane. S. G,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-08-08

w. G. WELLS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
IN HONOR OF IROUP
William J. Bryan Gave a Luncheon at the Commercial Club at
 Lincoln.
TRoUP GIVES EXPENSE LIST

Lincoln, Neb. Nov 22.-william J. Bryan yesterday entertained small party at luncheon at the Commercial club to present to his guests, Alexan- der Troup, editor of the New Haven Union.
 Mir Troup. who was treasurer of the New York Bryan reception commit tee, last night gave out the following statement regarding the finances of the reception:
 "The total amount collected by the reception committee was $7,575.65. The total expense of the reception was st, 4O45S. The committee directed me to consult with Mir Bryan In regard to the uses tG be made of the $1.171.O7 surplus. In the call for subscriptions 1t was stated that the surplus If any would be used to circulate the speech es which were made at the reception. But that surplus was so much larger than was expected, that on Mir Bryan's advice $500 was sent to the National democratic congressional committee for. the use in the late congressional campaign and $250 was given 10 the Democratic state committee of Okla homa for use In the campaign on which the constitutional convention and indirectly two United States sena- tors depended. The remainder will be used for the circulation of the speeches delivered at the reception"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-22
OVER $6,OOO,OO0
 SENT ID CALIFORNIA Relief Committee Feels Called Upon to Make a Statement h Order to
 Make Themselves Right
THE CIVERs SHOULD KNOW
What Disposition Was Made of Money and What Will Be
 Done With Remainder.

San Francisco, Nov 22.-Owing to the fact that wide publicity has been given to charges that a million dol lars of the relief fund contributed to San Francisco has been diverted or stolen, and owing to the further fact that those who have sent money to San Francisco are entitled to a cor rect statement of conditions, the Cali fornia promotion committee has sent out the following statement:
 More than six million dollars con tributed to San Francisco came in small sums, ranging from 10 cents up to thousands of dollars. These sums came by mail and express, in all forms, from postage stamps and cur rency to money orders and bank drafts. Of the entire amount sent only two sums went astray, one package of currency containing $1,- 085.50 from Searchlight,sent through the Bank and Trust Go of Los An geles by express, and the other package of s200, sent by mail from Baltimore.
 The finance committee of the ciu- zens' relief committee of forty, af- terwards incorporated as the com mittee on relief and Red Cross funds, consisting of twenty-one prominent business men of San Francisco, re- ceived all funds, and the books of this committee were examined by General Bates, a representative of the Ma tional Red Cross society, sent from Washington for that purpose, who de- clared them kept under system that guaranteed their correctness.
 The Massachusetts association for the relief of California sent a con- mittee to San Francisco to investigate the methods of relief work. On its return to Boston it made a report, going into detail and covering every point in the work of relief in San Francisco. The report of this com mittee resulted in the immediate for warding of $250,000.
 James D. Hague of the New York chamber of commerce committee for the relief of San Francisco, spent several weeks in San Francisco in- vestigating conditions. After his re- port was made to the New York body the funds. amounting to half a mill lion dollars held by the New York were ordered turned over to the San Francisco relief commit- tee.