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TERRIBLEJABTHQ?AKL (Continued from Page 2 ) Third streets bad collapsed. They immediately set to work with axes and other implements to rescue those inside. The pastor of St. Francis church, .on the slope of Telegraph Hill, a few blocks from the raging furnace be low, gathered his flock about him on the sidewalk, where all knelt in grayer. The Chinese wore greatly alarmed and though not in apparent danger, 4? many of them Hocked to the public equarea with their families. The tower of the Hall of Justice was greatly damaged. In the base ment of the building Mayor Schmitz, .established his headquarters, using ?candles for light. There is neither gas nor electric light in San Francisco to-nigbt. The plant of oue of tho gas companies blew up this morning and for pre caution all the other gas in tho city was turned off. It will he many days before the .complete story of tho ruin wrought In the double calamity of earthquake and tire that visited San Francisco to-day will he written and then there .still will remain untold countless tales of woe. The exaot loss of lift: will never bo known, as hundreds oi unfortunates have been incinerated in tho llames which made the rescue .of those buried under tho toppling steeples ami falling walls impossible Temporary morgues were iinpro .vised at many points only to in razed by the llames. Tho city rc sembles one vast shambles with tin red glare of lire throwing wein shadows across the wan and pani< stricken faces of the homeless wh< are wandering thc streets or sleeping on pileB of mattresses and clothing in the parks and on the sidewalks ii those districts not yet reached b; fire. Thousands have fled the city Forgetting for a moment the terri hie sufferings, physical and finan .cial, that trails in tho wake of th disaster, the scene presented hy th flames is one of unspeakable gran .dour. A MILLION FOR SUFFERERS Washington, April li).-The Ser ate resolution appropriating $600 OOO for the relief of San Franctsc earthquake sufferers, was amende by the House Committee on Apprc priations, the amount being increase to one million. TENTS AND KATIONS. Washington-Thc government ht .directed that '200,000 rations and ? many tents as possible ho sent froi Vancouver Barracks to San Frat ?iso. The supplies will ho forwarde with all tho expedition possihl More supplies will ho forwarded necessary. ? ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE. 'President Roosevelt t?l?graphe the following to Mayor Schmitz : "I share with all our people tl) horror felt at the catastrophe th; has befallen San Francisco and tl most earnest sympathy with yoi citizens. If there is anything tl Federal government can do to ai you it will be dono. Let mo kno if there is anything the Nation government can do." ^ OIL KING GENEROUS. New York.-John 1). Rockefell to-day authorized tua agents at Sfl Francisco to expend -100,000 for tl relief of the homeless and destitu of that city. TEN KILLED AT SAN JOSE San Jose, April 10.-Latest r ports show that ten persons we killed by tho earthquake here. Tl Hall of Records was destroyed well as tho Hall of Justice. All tl main buildings were damaged. !N damage was done to tho Lick Obse vatory buildings or instruments. WORSE AND WORSE. New York. - Postal Telegra] TifsPil After oatlng, persons of a bilious hnt will derive great benefit by taking o of these pills. If you have been DRINKING TOO MUCH, they will promptly relieve thc nausc SICK HEADACHE_-. and nervousness whkh follows, reste the uppctltv u nd rcmovo gloomy fe? inga, t U '/antly sugar coated. Take No Substitute. Company gave ont the following to. night: Two-tuirds of the business section of San Francisco is devas tated. Fire heading for residential section. Efforts to tight flamea are futile. Three buudred thousand will be homeless to-night. By Saturday San Francisco will be an ash heap. BRAWLEY WIPED OUT. Los Angeles.-Brawley, a small town, 120 miles south of here, was practically wiped out by an euri h. quake yesterday. The town had a population of 600. This is the only town in Southern California that suffered from the shock. STOCK EXCHANGE LIBERAL. New York.-In fifteen minutes the Stook Exchange gave $85,000 for tho relief of San Francisco suf ferers. TO REBUILD UNIVERSITY. New York.-Clarence Mackay, of the Postal Telegraph Company, has donated $100,000 to rebuild Univer sity of California, at Berkeley. UNDER MARTIAL LAW. San Francisoo.-By order oi Presi dent Roosevelt the city has been placed under martial law. During the afternoon thieves met their death by rifle bull?te while at work in the ruins. "v I UHULIl t. San Francisco, April 20.-San Francisco's darkest hour has dawned into a day of hope. Its time of overwhelming disaster and peril is ended and the future now is a sub ject of general consideration. The tire is practically under control. Work of relief started early today. Homeless people in tho parks and vacant lots were provided for to-day UH speedily as possible by thc bak eries. The destitution and Buffering is indescribable. Women and chil dren who had comfortable homes a few days ago, slept last night-if sleep came at all-on hay on the wharves and on sand lots near tho North beach. Instructions were is sued by Mayor Schmidt to-day to break open every store containing provisions aud distribute them to the thousands under police supervision. Two men were shot and killed' this morning for looting Early severe measures were taken by thc soldiers and police in shooting down thieves, which lias maintained order. Four teen men were killed at the mini last night by the soldiers guarding, for attempting robbery. Next to viewing the many square miles of ruins, no better realization of the destruction can bc gained than by visiting the refugee camps lo cated in thc districts untouched by the tl ames. Golden Gate park is tho Mecca of thc destitute. This immense play ground has been converted into a vast mushroom city that bears re semblance to the Heeling towns lo cated on the border of government reservations about to be opened to public settlement. Common desti tution and suffering have wiped out all Bocial and racial distinctions. The white of California has forgot ten his antipathy to Asiatic, and is maintaining friendly rotations with his new Chinese and Japanese neigh bors. The society belle, who Tues day night was a butterfly at the grand opera performance, is now as sisting some factory girl in tho prepa ration of meals. Not alone are thc narks places of refuge. Every large vacant lot in the safe zone has been pre-empted and oven cemeteries are crowded. Eleven postal clerks were taken from the debris of thc post-oflice building to day. All were thought to be dead, but it was found that although buried in the stone, every ono was ..live. They have been for three days without food or water. All mail is saved. ] Qufts WHERE All USL Hoot Coiixh Syrup. TAMOS Good. In time. Hold by ilnuvi-t?. ONSUMPTIONl Sonator Eugene Bluaso WHB tried in Saluda last week and acquitted of tho murder of his brother-in-law, Joe Ben Coleman. The gums and resins obtained from pine trees havo long boon recognized as liighly benotleial in the treatment of baokaohe, kidney and bladder troubles. Pino-ules is the name of a new medicine, tho principal ingredients of which como from tho pino forests of Our own nativo land. Hold by i)r. J. W. Kell, Walhalla; I W. J. Lunney, Seneca. A Tribut? of Respect. Newry, April 16th, 1906.-To the Oftiuerfl ?nd Members of Courtenay Lodge, No. 249, A. F. M.: A worthy brother has passed away from amongst us, and it is my painful duty to announce that Brother Will Moore, after a short illness, expired on the 7th day of Deoember, 1905, in his 82d year. Brother Moore was born iu Coonee county july 4, 1874, and received his early education at Flat Shoals school and finally entered the employ of the Courtenay Manufacturing Company, giving his services at all times when r?quired, e?ioerfuiiy, faithfully and intelligently ; always at his post of duty on time, and was regarded by. his employers as one.of the most re liable of. its employees. As a citizen, he was always promi nent in every good work, and made a fine reputation for truthfulness and fair dealings with all with whom he oame in coutaot. His Masonic life began when he was raised to thc sublime degree of Master Mason in Courtenay Lodge, No. 249, A. F. M., at Newry, S. C., and ho filled, at different times, many positions in the lodge with unusual promptness and dispatch. He was laid to rest in Poplar Springs cemetery with the honors BO justly his due. As a tribute of esteem and affec tion, be it Resolved, That the above be spread in full upon the minutes of our lodge, and also printed in The Keowee Courier ; also that a copy of these resolutions be mailed to his widow, accompanied by a letter from the lodge, a copy of said letter being attached hereto. H. A. Leroy, J. F. Hochester, St. John Courtenay, Ch'in., Committee. Newry, S. C., April 16th, 1906. Mrs. ltessio Moore, Newry, S. C.: Dear Madam - Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to remove from among us our dearly beloved brother, William Moore, it becomes my painful duty to note same. As a member of Courtenay Lodge, No. '249, A. F. M., I have been asked to say to you that should you, at any time, find yourself in need, you will make your wants known in writing to the secretary of this lodge, and rest assured you will always find many warm friends among thc mem bers of Courtenay Lodge, No. 249, A. F. M., who will see th.?t your re quests are honored. Yours faithfully, W. F. Hodge, Secretary. Catarrh Cannot he Cured with local applications, as I hey cannot reach tho seat of thc disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional discaso, and in order to euro it you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on tho blood and mucous surfacos. Hall's Catarrh Curo is not a quack medicino. It was prescribed by ono of tho best physicians in this country fer years, and is a regu lar prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with tho best blood purifiers, acting directly on tho mucous surfaces. Tho porfect com bination Of tho two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in cur ing catarrh. Sond for testimonials, froo. F. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, price 7f>c. Hall's Family Pills aro tho best. The Death of Mrs. Neville. The Atlanta Journal of April 18th says: Mrs. Margaret E. Neville, wifo of J. E. Neville, died early Monday morning at the home of her son, Dr. H. B. Neville, 398 Auburn avenue Mrs. Neville was a woman of beauti ful Christian character and loved by everyone who knew her. Her un expected death will be deeply mourned by a wide circle of relatives and friends. She is survived by her husband, J. E. Neville, one daughter, Mrs. George O'Neill, of New Or leans, and five BOOS, Julian J. Neville, J. Carl Neville, Dr. Hugh B. Neville, J. Frank Neville and Chas. IL Neville, all of Atlnnta. The body was car ried Wednesday morning to Wal halla, S. 0., her old home, for burial. The lovo and esteem which was felt by numerous friends of Mrs. Novillo was shown by the many beautiful floral designs sent. The Richest Man in the World. Tho richest man in tho world cannot have his kidneys replaced nor live with out thom, so it is important not to neg lect theso organs. If Foloy's Kldnoy Curo is taken at tho first sign of dangor, tho symptoms will disappear and your heall h will bo restored, as it strengthens and builds up theso orgaus as nothing olso will. Oscar Howman, Lobanon, Ky., writes: ' I havo used Foley's Kidney Cure and toko groat pleasure in stating it cured ino permanently of kidney dis ease, which certainly would have cost mo my lifo." Dr. J. W. Hoi'. 044 Fellow? to Dedicate Orphan Home. The Greenville Daily News says : ?Special orders have heen issued by Grand Master J. J. ide S wain to the varions lodges of Odd Fellows in the State, directing that they elect rep resentatives to a special oonirnuniea tion of the Grand Lodge, to be held here at 11 o'clock on the morning of May 8 for the purpose of dedicating the Orphan Home, belonging to the order, near thpj oity. lt is suggested as proper and practical that these representatives be the same as the lodge delegates to tho regular com j municatiou of the Grand Lodge, to bo held in this city beginning at 9 o'clock on the morning of May 9. About all preparations are com plete for the entertainment of tho Odd Fellows. Local committees have been bard at work for some time, meeting en masse, as necessary, ic the office of the Grand Master. The railroads have .granted to the representatives and Past Grauds at tending the Grand Lodge, to the members of the liobecca |Assembly and to the members of the Grand Encampment, reduced price tickets of one and one-third fare, on tho certificate plau. That is, the dele gate will pay full fare coming, but two-thirds of his fare going will bo remitted if his ticket is counter signed hero by the Grand Secretary. Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs. "Several years sinco my lungs woro so badly afTucted that I bad many hemor rhages, " writes A. M. Ako, of Wood, Ind. "I took treatment with several physicians without any bonellt. I then started to take Foley's Houoy and Tar, and my lungs aro now as sound aa a bul let. 1 recommend it in advanced stages of lung trouble " Foley's Honey and Tar stops tho cough and heals the lungs, and, prevents sorious results from a cold. Hefuse substitutes. Dr. J. W. Hell. Rock Hill Items. TToo Late for Last lssuo.J Rock Hill, Apiil 17.-T. H. Bur dett, of this community, has the most promising wheat we have seen. Elijah Keese recently made a trip to Walhalla "a-foot-back." We know he was sorry for Tige when he got there. Tho old Hiver road? in this corner, needs working very badly. 1 x. The Original. Foley & Co., Chicago, originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy, and on account of the groat merit and popularity of Foley's Honey aud Tar many imitations are ottered for tho genu ino. These worthless imitations have similar sounding names. Beware of thom. Tho genuine Foley's Honey and Tar is in a yellow package Ask for it. and refuse any substitute. It is the host remedy for coughs and colds. .J.W.Boll. The British trump steamer Houns low was wrecked on the Nicaraguan coast last week with a cargo of 42,000 bags of coffee. This means the destruction of property valued at $775,000. Coffee valued at *650, 000 and the steamer worth the bal ance. Salve! Salve!! Spread tho salvo, but lot it bo Pinesaivo, naturo's romody fi r cuts, bums, sores, otc. Sold by J. W. Boll, Walhalla; W. J. Luuuoy, Souooa. We still hav f tons of all Grade We have F. ? mour's Blood an< All kinds of ( tures. 13, 14 and 1( 8-4 and 10-4 BO IfOT? F AI] Bi,iO..*? ?MB ? YOU MOKIOY. Garter A dispatch from Alexandria, Va., says : W. Il, Brown, . salesman and collector for K. A. (J old cn, a Wash** ington meat dealer, notified the Al exandria police yesterday that he bad lost $120 arid9 cheokB for more than $200. About 4 o'clock in tho afternoon Samuel Elliott and two companions were walking up the street when they met a dog carrying a wallet in its mouth. They secured the hook and found that the checks were intact, hut the cash was miss ing. Elliott turned tho book 'and pap? re over to the police. V d Two sunflower seeds, both of which had sprouted, and which would soon have grown*into healthy plants, were removed last week from the ears ot little Grace Barrett, daughter of ??cv. C. F. Barrett, of Delaware, Ohio. It is supposed that the child put thu seeds in her ears while at play last fall. Uer hearing beoame defective and a physician was called in. When the seeds were removed the girl's hearing was completely restored. A Painless Cure of Curable Pain Never resign yourself to suffer pain. Women's pains are curable. They are the sign of dangerous conditions of the female organs, which should be promptly attended to or dangerous results will follow. TAKE IT COMES TO WOMAN'S RELIEF whenever she suffers from any of woman's biting and weakening pains. It not only compels the pains to stop, but lt follows up and drives out the cause of the pains, which prevents them from coming back. It makes you well. Try f%. Sold everywhere In $ 1.00 bottles. WRITE US A LETTER freely and frankly, in strictest confid ence, telling us all your symptoms and troubles. We will send froe advice (In "lain sealed envelope), how to cure t na. Address: Ladles' Advisory Dept., Th? Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. "WITHOUT A PAIN," writes Mary Shelton, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., " I c?n do my housework, although, before taking CARDUI, two doctors had done me no good. I can truthfully say I was cured by Cardul I want every suffering lady to know of this wonderful medicine." An Ideal Heroine Barbara Winslow, Rebel By ELIZABETH ELLIS " There ii something ex ceedingly winsome about Barbara ; ?he is such a merry madcap of a girl, and yet as feminine ns one could wish or imagine." Brooklyn Sta ?dani'-Union " Barbara, coquettish and fickle, light-hearted and gay, but daring in (he face ol danger and true as .ted." N. Y. Mail. " Barbara is an alluring creature - a girl of brave heart, sweet spirit, high courage, and fascinating moods and qualities." Chicago Record-Herald. " Barbara is one of the most winsome of the seven teenth century heroines we have encountered in fie* tion." Detroit Free Press. A girl who masquerades in man's attire, fights a duel with a King's officer, disarming him, and then falls desperately in love with him, is the heroine of this channing tale. Barbara is an entrancing creature, whether in petticoats or doublet and hose. Her acquaintance is well worth making. Illustrated by John Rae, $1.50 1/your bookseller hasn't il, Hie publishers will send the book, postage paid, upon receipt of price. DODD, MEAD & COMPANY Publishers 372 Fifth Avenue New York r 111 / ii ii s ! e between three and five hundred is of Fertilizers yet to dispose of. >. Royster's Standard Goods and Ar i Tankage Goods. Cotton Seed Meal and Chemical Mix ? per cent. Acids. Acids. I Li TO BEE UH- IF YOU VT ART FER? PLWf FOR WK Wllil* BAYE & Co., Walhalla.