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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-05

OANA-N1 AcSV NLC OLllC
States Weather Bureau kept
careful record of all re-
ports of damage by light
ming in this country.
II was found that the total number
Of strokes that caused damage was
5527. the number Of buildings damaged
was 6256. the value of property de-
stroyed s3,0I6,52O. Deaths TO the num-
Der Of 568 were reported. and 500
other persons were injured; the num-
Der OF livestock killed amounted to
z25I. having value of sI29.955.
. Some freakish performances of light
ming have been reported this year. At
Loveland. Colo c. H. Drage. a ranch
man. was struck while in his field
Starting at his head the electrical
bolt singed the hair from the right
side. took of part of his mustache
melted the stem of his watch and tore
his shoes TO pieces. He was uncon-
scious about fifteen minutes, but re-
lived.
of all the fantastic actions Of
lightning" states FIammarion's book,
the most extraordinary and ineom-
prehensible is the mania it has for
undressing its victims, and leaving
thsm dead or fainting in the primitive
n stume Of our first parents, or in a
dress too simple to be allowed by our
civilized customs.
O.. on June 2s, 1869. al Pradettes tn.
Mayor was unfortunate enough to take
shelter under very high poplar tree.
Soon afterward a burst Of lightning
split the tree and struck him dead. In
one Of its diabolical freaks it entirely
undressed him, throwing his various
garments about him, reduced to rags
with the exception of one shoe.
In 1884 the keeper of the Com
mune of Saint -Cyr-en-Val, near Or
leans, was struck while on his rounds;
the fluid deprived him of all his
clothes and removed all the nails from
one Of his shoes"
Another instance is related of a wo-
man, near Nice, who had started to
the fields, when a bolt descended. 1t
removed every particle of her clothing,
but did not Kill her. Her body was
uninjured, but she became dumb from
the shock
Near Ajaccio Corsica, ]. b. Panta-
loni, q peasant, was seated in a room
with. his two sons and a daughter, when
lightning entered and killed him. The
others were unharmed, but were COM
pletely undressed and their garments
disappeared.
Lightning" says Flammarionr
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q o FisARELL was Ihc no-
man Emperor CalIguIa of
having his dIsgracefuI en-
reer eus short by lightning that
he had constructed an under
ground retrcnt for use during
thunderstorns.
Had the cOrardIy despot read
book. Thunder and Light
Ming Just written by Camille
F'lammarIon, the noted French
scientist, he would have con-
"cluded doubtless that even a
cave was not safe from the in
'trusiOn of eccentric electrical
bolts.
For many years MIR. FIan-
marion has been collecting in
stances of the freaks Of light
ming, and a large number of the
most striking of these are pre-
scented in the volume.
Some very remarkable doings
% firebaIIs arc related, cases of
lightning bolts dropping with
fatal results from cIoudless
skies, or popping Unexpectedly
out of the ground attracted by
electricity in the afr, are men
TONED. Pictures have been
painted upOn human flesh by the
mysterious fluid.
Less is known of lightning
and thunder perhaps than of any
other natural phenomenon. One
reason for this is no doubt the
dangerous nature of the study.
BENJAMIN FranklfR was exceed
tnEIy fortunate that he escaped
from his Investigations with
nothing more serious than ting
ling fingers. The ancIents had
wholesome respect for "JOve's
fhunderbOIts,7 and FIammariOn's
book shows that they were wise
in their day.
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during a violent storm at Porto Allegro,
Brazil, a man was about to enter his
home when a flash of lightning illumi-
mated it.
He felt a great tingling in his feet,
then in his legs then all over his body,
and finally in his head; his hair stood
on end to such an extent that he was
obliged to hold his hat to keep 1t from
falling off. AT the same time white
flame burst from the ground about two
yards in front of him, accompanied by
a shower of sparks.
Near the village of Rumjgny, in Pi-
cardy, August 20, 1859, there was a
sudden eruption of Illuminating matter
from the earth in such quantities as to
produce the most violent results. A
young farmer and his wife were fol-
lowing, at some distance, vehicle
drawn by four horses.
Suddenly the driver Of the team was
thrown to the ground. His four horses
were stretched dead. There was a
smoking hole in the ground, from
which the eff1uvium came forth and
killed the young farmer and his wife.
1.-TWO men, surprised by storm, lay
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to the material they kept in place.
Ordinarily they are thrown far away.
september %. 1924. lightning pene-
trated a house at Campbelltown. Cop
per nails in the chairs were pulled out
very precisely without the stuff being
spoiled. Some were conveyed to
corner of a box standing at the op-
posite side of the room; others were so
solidly fixed in the partitions that il
was only with great difficulty that
they we're pulled out.
AT another time. close to MarseilleS.
lightning slipped into a drawing-room
and piIfered all the nails out of
couch covered with satin. Then it de-
parted by the chimney. through which
il had entered. AS for the nails they
were found two years afterward under
a tile.
I'm one instance hat wire was melt
ed into nothing. though the paper in
which ii was wrapped was not burnt
Knives and forks have been melted
without the least injury to the linen
which enveloped them. A sleeping man
was killed in his bed. His wife by his
side and their little girl felt nothing.
but a pillow on which one of them had
her head was thrown to a distance"
Sometimes pictures have been paint
ed on human flesh by lightning. Upon
the body of Joseph Ellison of Pertlus.
France, were made the picture of
pine tree, of a poplar. and OF the stem
of his watch. number of similar in
stances are recorded. Madame Morosa
of Lugano had the picture OF a flower
perfectly drawn upon her leg by elec~
( tric current.
In 1857 a peasant woman at Seine
! et-Marne. while milking a COW. was
struck Those who went TO her relief
/ found the picture of COW burnt upon
/ her breast
/ The most remarkable thing about
/ lightning is the tremendous power con-
/ tanned in a single bolt Sometimes
lighting flashes are five miles long. A
j German scientist has estimated that
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OF the roof, burst with such terrific
noise that the woman tainted. The
barn was burned.
THE petrifying action Of the electric
fluid is so rapid that horsemen who
have been struck have remained on
horseback and been carried a long way
from the place OF the accident without
being unsaddled.
often lightning rivals the more
skllful cabinet makers. Iron or cop
per nails are pulled out of piece
of furniture without doing any harm
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such a stroke contains enough power
to run the entire train service OF the
New York subway during the rush
hours for a period of forty-hve min
utes.
Latest researches indicate that the
speed of lightning is greater than that
OF light. which is 1S6,330 miles a Sec
ond. With such speed and such i'm
nnense power there is little wonder
that an electrical display IN the heav-
ems beautiful and awe>inspiring as u
Is, should be so dreaded BY mankind
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URING 1899 the United
States Weather Bureau kept
a careful record of all re-
ports of damage by light
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
staa corra.ponaenee d Erery EyanLng.

stah Correspondence Of Every Evening.
New Castle, June S.-The New Castle
Water Works Co. is making extensive
repairs 10 the plant and President James
G.. Shaw stated last evening that the
company was going to increase the steam
pressure, which will make the water
better than il has been in hot weather
by destroying the alge OF growth that
is bound 20 form in hot weather. The
company will also try the aerating plan
and erect a stand pipe about so feet in
height which will give a pressure suf-
iicient to force the water by gravity
over the highest building in the city.
Children's Day will be appropriately
observed in the NJ T. Church on Sunday
evening at 7.30 O'Clock The full pro-
gramme of the service, which is entitled
Natures Glory, will be published to-
morrow.
Neglgee shirts, underwear, belts plain
and fancy hose, suspenders- Biggs
The opening Of the season of the New
Castle Tennis Club took place yesterday
afternoon on the grounds OF the club at
the Old Foundry yards, where an excel
lent court has been made The affair
was under the direction Of Miss Mary
Shaw and Miss Ruby Warner, with Mrs
Alexander Van r Barnewall Mrs John
II. Rodney and Mrs Henry Handy Hay as
the patronesses. A fine repast was
served at the tent. In three sets Miss
Alice Burgin and Richard S. Rodney
won two Of them from Miss Rosalie VIII
son and Alexander b. Cooper, Jr.. and
received the handsome silver cup donated
by President John r. Lambson. The
cup must be won against all comers, and
at the end of the season viii become the
property of the winner A Bryson Tay-
Tor defeated Alexander b Cooper Jr., in
singles Miss Rosalie Wilson and Mrs.
Harry V. Holloway defeated Dr. Dupree
and Miss Alice Burgin in a close contest.
In the evening. az the home Of Miss Mary
Shaw, q dinner was served At bridge
whist, Harry Wilson and Miss Warner
defeated Miss Mary Shaw and John R
Lambson A pretty trave'ing clock was
the souvenir. Among the guests were
many Of those who attended the Rodney
Waltonnuptials.
Shoe bargains Ladies white ties, Csc;
ladies Oxfords. 75c; Juliettes, sl.35;
mems canvas. 60c-at Stoops
Miss Mildred Stoops on tertained
number OF friends az a lawn party at her
home last evening A feature Of the
affair was playing croquet by lantern
light
The Jim Shoe. ss50-Shaws
Az the marriage of Francis J Beck and
Miss Irene Flynn, on Tuesday next in
St. AIMS h. c. Church, Wilmington.
Rev Frank J. Connolly will ofiioiate.
Emmet McGrory Of this city will be best
man and Miss Kate Reilly OF Whining
ton maid Of honor The wedding trip
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
Hosiery for
ChNdren's Day.

You will find a vast saving in
buyingyour white stockings here.
AT I2Hc child's hne ribbed
cotton, 5 10 9.
AtI5c child's fine ribbed maco
yarn, 4 10 9.
At 25e child's fne lisle, 4 to 9.
Al rsc child's fine lace Isle,
worth 2sc, 8 to S1z.
AT 25c child's lace Isle, double
heel and toe, 4 10 9.
AT a5c womens plain gauze
Isle and all over lace.
AT 3sc lace Isle, plain and
boot lace, worth soc.
Al soc different designs in all
over lace and plain, many styles
TO select from.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
HALL-BLocKsom WEDDING.
ecIal oone.ponaenee d Everr Erenine.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening.
Milford, June S-Mn. Cornelia A
Blocksom, formerly OF Wilmington. was
married yesterday at noon to Robert c.
Hall Of Saratoga Springs MY.
Tho brides residence on South Walnut
street was a bower of lovcliness with
flowers handsome costumes and happ,,
faces. Mrs. Dawson sang 90, Promise
Me, and to the strains Of the wedding
march, played by Miss Pauline Abbott.
the bridal party descended. First came
Miss Blanche Blochsom. daughter Of the
bride, bearing the ring. The bride was
in a lovely creation OF white. The
solemn and impressive ceremony was
performed by Rev Henry L. Bunstein.
pastor Of the First Presbyterian Church
Mr.. and Mrs Hall left on the 24O
train for Saratoga Springs, n. Y, where
they viii reside Many guests were
present from Wilmington, Dover and
other places.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08

will be to Atlantic City. Mr.. and Mrs.
Beck viii reside In this city.
For game of pool, stop at Kline's.+
Charles MunsOn. who is recovering
from a severe illness, was out for a short
time yesterday and was able to reach the
store Of Alexander T. Goudiss, where he
spent some time before returning to his
home. The outing did not appear to
have any in effect.
Closing out go-carts at Stoops.*
DR.. William H. kuntz has returned
from Philadelphia where be met his
brother. Rev John j. Kuntz, and wife,
of FTeeland, Pa. This was the first
meeting OF the brothers for several years.
The body of Miss Mary McCabe, whose
death occurred on Wednesday, will be
buried in St. Peters churchyard on
Monday morning. The services, con-
sisting Of high mass, will be held in st.
Peters Church az 9 o'clock
Word was received here last evening
of the death of Nose Emery, colored,
of Delaware City, at the Delaware Hos
pital
Hammoels. SOC; suit cases. p0c; oil
stoves, S425; mating. l2c-Stoops*
Hannah Green. aged S4 years. mother
President Thayer Of the Baldt Steel Co..
died at her residence on South Third
street, yesterday The funeral will take
place on Sunday afternoon at. . o'clock
with services at Union A. NJ Z. Church
and interment in the ohurchyard.
William Kirk, clerk at the Atlantic
House. moved from Chestnut and Second
streets 90 Third street near South yester-
day.
Charles Mcclure is suffering from a
sore right hand. the result of molten
metal at the plant Of the Baldt Steel Co.
striking it. He expects to resume his
work on Monday.
Straw and crash hats, caps-Biggs*
Daniel Klein who has been a resident
Of this city since tho starting of the Bryl-
gon steel works. will move his family TO
Reading, Pa, on June 10th Mr. Klein
has been employed as day Waterman.
His daughter, a musician, will be greatly
missed
Constable Thomas H. Buckley was in
this city yesterday and laid a number of
attachments against wages Of workmen
for bills Of various kinds, including board
and store bills
CLANS and ice cream-king
The Upland ball team Of Chester. Pa.
claimed to have two of the finest pitchers
in that city, will he the attraction at
Battery Park tomorrow afternoon.
Several players have played here before
and are well known, Taylor. Burren. Al
cut, Ousey. Wilkinson, Clowney, Draper
Carroll, Conwell and Lanahan being in
cluded
The New Castle Juniors defeated the
Atlas Club at Battery Park yesterday by
the score Of 10 to Z, in a fairly well PLAYED
game. The batteries were: Hatfon
Gormley, Walls, McCaughan; umpire.
James Foster. Jr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
Shirfwaisfs.

Our Waist sale is out Of the
ordinary because we give you
better quality.
Fine lawn and batiste in
a large variety of styles and
patterns, elaborately trimmed
with fine Val lace or with
dainty embroidered yoke and
panels, butioned back and front,
long or short sleeves; worth
$3.50, at 0Sc.
Embroidered and fine India
lawn Waists, styles are those Of
effective yokes, straight up and
down effects, beautiful designs Of
eyelet and blind embroidery
worh; kworth s2,5 50, at s2.oo.
Our line of the better class of
Waists is the most elaborate in
the cityi made OF very fine ba-
tisie, null and lawn, handsomely
trimmed with crochet, baby Irish
and German Val laees, ranging
in price from s2.5o to $500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
Val Laces.

Just received a shipment Of
French and German Val. Lace.
On every bill we find printed in
large, bold letters "Prices subject
to change without a moments
notice." These goods have
been bought months agoj even
though the scarcity continues we
have a large assortment at old
prices,ssc to S2.oo adozen yards,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
Tailored Suits.

A Tailored Suit is a necessity.
Every woman must at least own
one. We here offer IS Suits,
mostly Wooltex, all wool. These
Suits have been sI2.5o, SIS,
$40 and s2s; lightweight broad
cloth, panama, voile and serge.
The jackets are not all the new
est; some skirts cut after the new
gored patterns. Our price will
justify you to buy one even
though you do not want to make
use Of the jackets your own
judgment will convince you they
are the biggest value ever offered +;
10 close out all, $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
Back Combs.

From the most elaborate to
the dainty kind. The best values
ever offered in new goods. Not
one pattern worth less than 7sc
and sI.oo. These Combs are
Of shell, round, polished
teeth, gilt and silver trimmings,
jewelled and plaini all 60 at the,
ridiculous price Of 2sc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08

which has not been in service for some
time, Is in working order and whether
II viii take care Of the drainage lfom
some Of the lowlands.
The iniectors. which are used IN e9i. 9i..
nection with the lift, are working smoo1ns
and Mr.. Rommel believes that the ii.a
chinery can be operated without diiiieui''
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
SOUTH WILMINGTON DRAINAcr

lnleetors in Connection With the gsv
Sewage System Are Working salts.
factorily.
George Rommel, Jr., engineer for tbo
street and Sewer Department, is of tbe
opinion that the proposed plan for ne,,.
sewer project in South Wilmington w;ll
prove a success. The test of ne Snr,,co
street sewer, which was begun sevoraI
days ago, is still in progress. and so f.r l.'r'
has proved satisfactory. The obiect 10
the test Is TO ascertain whether the sewer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
soapins is the Best.

Come 10 fair at the Springs ask the
Soapine agent for book of directions
showing how to make % pounds Of pure
white soap out Of each five cent package
OF Soapine. Soapine is the bestf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
To Have a Lawn Feta.

The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Sons Of
Veterans will hold a lawn fcte at the
residence Of Frank p Gentieu, 2524 West
street. this evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
f. B. RILEY.
The Besf Bargain News We Can Print

Instead Of waiting until after the Fourth Of July
ary) before sinking the knife into prices do now
policy demands that all garments be sold within the
for which they designed That determined
psh purpose clearly shown in the price
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
PASSED TIE CENTURY MARK
One Hundredth Anniversary of
Naaman's Greek School.
AN APPROPRIATE CELEBRATION
Fine Historic Address by Judge
!. Z. Grubb.

Remarks Were Also Made BY Rev.J.Hnrry
thesiey' Postmaster Henry G. sonraG,
EE-mayer Charles -. Bird. snperintend-
ent A. IL, spaid and A. Is. cooper
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
Nrnvnu. WOMEN

Take Horsiord's Aoid Phosphate
II quiels the nerves, relieves nausea an'
headache ana induces refreshing eieeF
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
Soda Water.

g from our % n
pei
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
THE NEWS Or NEW CASTLE
improvements 10 be Made by
the New Castle Water
Works Co.
TENNIS CLUB OPENS ITS SEASON
Some Interesting Playing Yes
terday Afternoon.

Children's Dag az tho M. r.. Church-The
Upland Baseball Club 10 Play Tomorrow
Afternoon-s0ciala aud Personal Items.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
Ice Cream.

With $ materials combined with the taste
il We specially
the hardened
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08

will be to Atlantic City Mr.. and Mrs.
L..l- Ill ....-..l. Z. |. IL. 49,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-08
New Confectionery and Ice Cream Store
Candies.

All kinds Of the choicest confecton comprising Bomb
candies guarantee their absolute purity.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-06

The primaries will be held Monday
evening, March 5, at 1880 o'clock, at
the usual place for holding ward
primaries.
Names Of Committeeman.
First werd-John Dittman, George
Withall.
Second ward-Henry Merrick, Theo.
Stoessel.
Third ward-Church Porter, Frank
McIntire.
Fourth ward-w. T. Harper, ]. j.
Smith.
Fifth ward-W. H. Gaylord, D. E.
Chisman.
Sixth ward-B. w. Van der Yer,
Henry Williams.
Seventh ward-J. F. Hammer, H. A.
Shahan.
w, McNett, Chairman.
c. B. Koett, Secretary,
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FairehiId .Abernathy Wedding.

Kirkville, March 5.-At the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Alternately on last
Wednesday evening, occurred the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Chloa
Belle to Thomas G. Fairchild. Prompt
ly at o'clock the bridal party took
their places in the east parlor and
were united in the holy bonds Of mat
rimony by Rev. w. L. Vincen, of
Kirkville The bride was beautifully
gowned in a cream silk wolfe, trimmed
with point lace and chiffon. She carried
shower bouquet and was unattended.
A delicious three course dinner was
served in the dining room, where the
tables were tastefully decorated with
pink and white carnations.
Both bride and groom are we'll
known in this vicinity where they
were born and raised. They were the
recipients of many beautiful gifts.
The guests numbered fifty and those
from out of town were: j. q. Benson,
Davenport; Miss Annie Alternately,
Bancroft, S. D.; Miss Maude Aber
nathy Charlton.
Reception.
At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Fairchilds on Thursday evening
reception was given in honor of their
son. Thomas c. Fairchilds, who was
married on Wednesday to Miss c.
Belle Alternately. The guests number
ed fifty and in the dining room they
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DuNREATH.

Dunreath, March 3.-Alvis Sanders
of this place went to Des Moines Fri
day.
Mrs. Bush called on Mrs, Emma
Amos recently.
Levi Brown is on the sick list this
week.
Miss Henry's school closed yester-
day
Grover Maplethose went to Des
Moines Friday on business.
Mrs. Thomas Gibbons is very sick.
Miss Daisy Nichols and Mrs. Pratt
were Cordovia callers Thursday.
Budd Williams Of Red Rock was a
caller here Thursday.
Lew Jefferson of this place went to
Des Moines Friday.
Arthur Pattison and John Shaffer Of
Perry were at this place Friday.
John Phifer and Arlo Johnson Of
Red Oak were at this place Thursday.
Miss Mamie Gibbons of this place
went with her brother to Des Moines
Mrs. Florence Dunkie went to Cen
terville Thursday to see her father,
who is very sick.
William McMains, who moved to
town this week, on Thursday purchas-
ed the A. G. Black property Of Trustee
Grant Cowley, and will occupy it some
time in April, after H. j. Wing moves
out.
Harry Miller and Charles Garrett
were in Abba Thursday on business.
Miss Aggie Lucas has been very
sick
S. E. Stephenson visited his brothers
at Fremont Wednesday.
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MISS BUSCH WEEDS ARMY MAN.
Becomes Bride Of German Officer With
Whom She Recently EIoped.

Pasadena, Cal, March .5.-Miss Will
helm1na Busch, daughter of Adolphus
Busch of st. Louis, and Lieutenant
Eduard A. Scharrer, of Stuttgart, Ger
many, an officer in the German army.
whose sensational elopement from st.
interferred with by the father of the
girl before marriage ceremony had
been performed, were welded Satur-
day at the Church Of the Angels, just
outside this city. "A reception at the
Busch winter home followed.
Miss Busch was given away by her
father, and her only attendant was
year-old daughter Of Mr.. Busch's eld-
est daughter, Mrs. Arthur Magnus, of
Chicago Miss Busch's wedding gown
was of white satin, made princess
style and trimmed with a garniture of
rare old lace purchased by the brides
mother in Brussels.
The wedding guests were limited to
fifty. Those from out of town were
Mr.. and Mrs. Drummond, Mr.. and Mrs
Davis, Mrs. w. H. scudder, Mrs. c. r.
Scudder, Mr. Cupples. Mrs. Hutchin-
son and Mrs. Mitchell, of st. Louis;
Mr. and Mrs. Crane, Mr.. and Mrs.
August Magnus, Mr.. and Mrs. Rohm
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Siepp, of
Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. F. Tillman, r.
Tillman, Jr., Miss Tillman and Mrs.
Magnus of San Francisco; Mrs. John
Busch and Miss Lily Busch, Of Wash
ington, and Mr.. Blattmacher, of New
York.
In the private car "Adolphus" Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Scharrer left Los
Angeles early Sunday morning Their
first destination will be ST. Louis,
which they will reach about March 15,
after numerous stops along the way,
and where they will prepare for a trip
to Europe.