Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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f KA< IS A HO IT MdHTMNG Inder Ci'vtr the Safest Place During F Thunder StorniH. seu on of t Immlt-I storms is . fe There is more or less damage L.' bv lightning every year. This I ladies to alt sections of the country. S,? there is UU in this i-oast \uuntry than there is in the Piedmont <n<i mountain sections. jt js well to ? understand about lijrhUHiiK and I" know the best things t*dO as protection again St it. There ! is not only the loss to- property but ,ht. j,(>. Of liVfia every year to be coHsidfi t'ti. ... About the best advice we have seen panted ?n> '?'?*> lately has l>, ? u printed as follows: Get under cover if possible ( when a 'thunder stonn threatens. If this is not practicable, lie down. That is tho idvico which Alexander G. MeAdie, director of the Blue Hill observatory in Milton, Mass., and professor of meteorology at Harvard University, gius in an explanation of the action of lightning prepared for the Asso rted PfPSS. He gives what he de ?ribeV~as "ten go<Al rules to help people take care of themselves." ?In a battle," says Professor Me Adie, "a hundred bullets are fired for each soldier killed. It is something like this with lightning Hashes. There are a hundred discharges for every bolt of lightning that hits a person. Fortunately, too, of every hundred streaks of lightning about ninety aro from cloud, to cloud or spill over dis charges of moderate electrical energy and are mostly horizontal, doing no damage whatever. ? " "About ton flashes in a hundred tomi* vertically, that is, down to earth in a straight line. Some flashes come sideways and seem to be crooked, although there are really no flashes zig-zagging like the teeth of a saw as artists generally depict lightning. "The intense straight flashes are the ones to be feared and it is a stilly person who stands out in the open when such flashes are seen. He in vites trouble, but the invitation is not always accepted. "At this time of the year thunder storms are frequent and there are a < <'mpttiatively large number of fatal accidents. One reads in the press dis* patches that four men are walking along a New Jersey beach during a thunderstorm. There is a Hash of lightning, one man is killed outright, one M'U'U'ly binned and the otheis stunned. "Now , there is no protection for a case like this unless one could carry around with him a metallic cover well grounded. The rust rule 1$ then: Do not stay out On a bench or in a field' When dark, heavy clouds are over head or coming slowly from the west or south- Got under cover if possible, If this is not praet icable, lie down. Don't remain standing. "Second: Do not stand under a tree with thick foliage. You are forming a part of the line of discharge, since the body, mote particularly the skin [IV moist,' is a bettejr conductor than the trunk of the tree. More people are killed by lightning in this way than probably any other. ? ' "Third: Don't stand in the door- j way of a barn or at a window in | proximity to a chimney. There are currents' -of air or winds, and the lightning follows to some extent any draft or column of rising air, especially warm air. "Fourth: Don't laugh at any one's nervousness during a severe thunder storm. There is a good reason to be nervous. Even if one is in a building that is struck the damage is, in i)8 cases out of 100, confined to ripping out plaster or knocking off slats and tearing any. projecting timbers. But there are times when the storm ness and the flashes ai'e heavy and numerous. At such times there is danger. It is dangerous to be near a chimney Or a tree or a flagpole or a metal clothes line. "Fifth: Stock should not be tied near a wire fence. "Sixth There is no particular sense in going to bed. Standing on glass or rubber or any good insulator, a woolen blanket for example, will give one a little more security and a great deal more confidence. The probability of a person in an ordinary residence building being struck is very slight. "Seventh: If you are near a person who has been struck make every effort to resuscitate him, Only rarely does lightning kill outright. Mostly people, are stunned and all that is needed is a little artificial respiration to restore them to consciousness. Of course get a doctor quick. "Kighth: If you are in a trolley car and a Hash comes in and burns the fuses with a roar and a blinding flash sit still. The danger is over, and while you may be frightened you .are not likely to be hurt. "Ninth: If you have a radio, bettor cut it out during a thunder storm. The antennae should be grounded direct and all wires, as far as pos sible, kept outside. "Tenth: If your house is provided wi^h good lightning rods you ^need not have much fear. Moreover, dwelling houses in city blocks are practically safe." ? Marion Star, Noted Ostrich Killed in Fight. Hot Springs, Ark., June 23. ? "Black Diamond" famous ostrich, is dead. The passing of the noted bird recalls the memorial event at Greenville, \ Ohio, 17 years ago, when "Black Diamond" sprinted a half mile in 1 :05, setting an American record, which still stands. "Black Diamond" was killed in a tight with six other birds at the farm of Tom J. Coekburn near here. So fierce was the struggle that tho heavy fence about the inclosure was splintered in several places. .Attend ants had difficulty in quelling the riot and peace was restored only after "Black Diamond" lay mortally wounded. "Black Diamond" was 59 years old. He raced on many tracks from Cali fornia to New England during a period of 15 years and never was de feated. Two children of Mrs. jack Alger were burned to death near Honey ville, Va., Saturday, having been locked in the house while the mother went away to purchase necessities. Mrs. Alger returned" while the fire was in progress but was unable to rescue the children. The service station man buy* gasoline on a prac tical basis. With him it's that's a popular seller. That's wfaf the ?jwfcj invariably cells " Sdai* ard.M Made in South Caroling Ask the service station owner why he carries "Standard" Gas oline. Eight to one he figures it the best simply because "Standard" has been longest in the game. Sound common sense in that. Our fifty successful years in business might account for the big "Standard" organization, with its splendid experience and equipment. But there's another angle. Keeping public favor that long can mean just one thing? a foundation of" ab solutely reliable products. The tests of time and public service are hard, but they do make leaders stand out STANDARD OIL COMPANY [Nctv Jersey] "STANDARD" GASOLINE The wonderful new fuel ? "Standard" Ethyl Gasoline ? now avail able at many "Standard" pumps, completely eliminates "gas knock". More power on the hills! Less gear shifting! Less vibration! Ask the man at the pump about it. \"i* the tirade mmrk of the Sjfapdard Oil Co. (AT./), and many foreign countries. MISSING WOMAN KKTl'UNS |<tft Home Mysterious!} in (JueKt ?I' Health and Returns Home Cured. ? . i ..... .. After the police departments of dozens of cities had vainly sought for pon\e trace of Mrs, A. J. Bush, who disappeared mysteriously from her home in Spartanburg February ?, Mrs. Hush returned unannounced Sat urday flight to greet her overjoyed husband and childr&n. 9 ftntirely recovered from the afYU.c* t ion which |et| her to leave he: honi" on Calhoun street, Mrs. Hush is the picture of health. She now weighs about 1 lift pounds, as compared with 105 when she disappeared. Her husband and two children were de lighted when Mr |. Hush Came Satur day night to the home of her father* Cobe Wingo, near Campobello, where Mr. Bush and hi? children were spending the week-end. ., Mrs. Bush first came to . Spartanburg Saturday night, only to find, that her family had gone to Campobello.* She then hastened to her father's home, where she found the three who hud never despaired of her ultimate return., Mrs. Bush has been in South Bend, Ind., practically ever since she dis* appeared from Spartanburg the night of February 7. In a hospital there she underwent, treatment for several weeks, she told her family upon her return Saturday night, and when able to leave her bed secured employment in the diet kitchen of the hospital, it was necessary for Mrs. Bush to earn money with which to repay a ff He n d" who had de frayed her expenses in the South Bend hospital, and as soon as she had refunded this money and had saved enough to purchase a ticket to Spartanburg she resolved to return, unannounced.? Spartanburg Journal. William Coleman Head. Gaffney, June 21, ? William Cole man, 49, capitalist, textile manu facturer and candidate for the Demo cratic nominatjon for governor of South Carolina two years ago", when he was defeated by Governor McLeod, died here late today of pneumonia, which developed as a result of a broken leg which he suffered a week ago today, when an autolmobile in which he was riding was overturned, near here. At the time of the acci dent Mr.' Coleman was on his way to Princeton, N. J., to* attend the graduation of a son from Princeton university. Joseph Donaldson, Alabama tarm er, has been sentenced to serve a prison term of three years, by a Mobile court, for moonshining. SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS The Spartanburg county grand jury said in its final presentment to Judge Thomas S. Sease Wednesday: "We have given serious consideration to the remarks made at the beginning of this term by your honor with refer ence to depriving a citizen of his right of citizenship when such person has been convicted of violating the prohi bition laws by manufacturing or sell ing whiskey. It is the opinion of the whole of the grand jury that such a law would be wholesome and for the betterment of the commonwealth. We, therefore, recommend that the next legislative delgation from this county take such steps as will be necessary for the enactment of such laws." Fred Lawson, white man about 23 years old, is in the county jail in Union, having been arrested on a warrant charging attempted criminal assault on a young white girl Sunday night, near Union. The warrant was sworn out by the father of the girl, who is said to be between 14 and 15 years old, and it is understood that the alleged attempted assault was made about 9 o'clock when the yc^ing man and the girl had left presumably to go to church, but instead it is re ported he took her for a motor ride. After the warrant had been sworn out Rural Policeman Thomas Mc ! Daniel went to the home of Mr. Lawson's father some miles west of Union and there made the arrest. It is reported habeas corpus proceedings are being arranged for, looking towards the release of Lawson. William Coleman, of Union, capi talist, extensive planter and a ean i didate for governor of thus state two years ago, sustained severe injuries when his car overturned near Gaffne.v Saturday afternoon as he was motor ing to catch a train there to Attend the graduating exercises of his oldest son, William Coleman, Jr., at Prince ton. Missing his train in Union, Mr. Coleman with his three daughters, Miss Elizabeth, Ann and Evelyn Locko, started for Gaflfncy to catch the fast northbound train, which .passes through that city about seven o'clock. Four miles out from GafTney Mr. Coleman had a Hat tire, but de cided to motor in, and in passing a wagon the car overturned pinning Mr. Coleman and Misses Elizabeth and Evelyn Locke Coleman underneath the car, Mr. Coleman sustaining a broken leg and collar bone, while Misses. Elizabeth and Evelyn Locko were only bruised and sustained a severe nervous shock. Miss Ann Cole man, who was on the rear jeat, was thrown from the oar before it over turned and sustained only slight bruises. Passing motorists rescued th* party and they were immediately taken to a hospital in Gaffney where they were treated. - Mr. Coleman and Miss Elizabeth Coleman remaining there for treatment while Misses Evelyn Locko and Ann Coleman re turned to Union Sunday. The Pullman company ha* poHod the following bulletin in certain of their sleeping ears: "Strangers who invito you to play cards generally are too lucky for the average mortal." This warning is emphasised by a pie* ture showing the corner of the aee of clubs sticking out of a player* \ pocket. Officials report the Florida runs have had more robberies by card sharps this year than at any timo during yhc last twonty-t\vo years. ANNOl NCKMKNT. For Clerk of Court. I hereby announce myself ns a can didate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court for Kershaw County, subject tO the rules and regulat ion.> of the democratic primary. j. it. clyburn FOR KICI'UI-ISKNTATIVK To the Democratic Voters of Kershaw County: I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the House of Representatives from Kershaw County, Subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Very respect fully, NORMAN S. RICHARDS. To the Democrat iu Voters of Kershaw County: * In acceptance with the wishes of my friends from every section of the county 1 hereby annouce myself as a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the rules governing ? the Dumucratic Primary. JAMES B. MUNN. I desire to announce myself as a candidate for the House of Repre sentatives in the ensuing Democratic primary subject to the rules thereof. MENDEL L. SMITH. I' hereby announce myself as a can didate for the House of Representa tives, pledging to abide the Jesuit of the Democratic primary. ALLEN B. MURCHISON. For Superintendent of Education. I hereby announce that I am a ! candidate for the office of Superin tendent of Education of Kershaw County subject .to the rules and regu lations of the Democratic Party, J. TEAM GETTYS. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of 'superintendent of Education of Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the democratic primary. My life work as a teacher in the public schools of the state, 1 think, should qualify me for this im portant office. Respectfully, T. M. McCA SKILL. I wish to thank my friends for an nouncing me for County Superin tendent of Education for Kershaw County. After considering the mat ter I will make, the race ahd will appreciate the support of the people. I have disposed of my business interests and therefore I am in posi tion to devote. my time to the Super intendent's work, which I will do if elected. I need no introduction to the people >-of Kershaw County; my work and record is known. I. J. McKENZIE. FOR MAGISTRATE AT BETHUNE The many friends of O. E. Manguni hereby announce him as a candidate for Magistrate at Bethune in thy coming primary. Air. Mangum is fully competent and if elected will fill the office fearlessly and fairly, and he will be found in his office six days in the week. VOTERS. FOR ROAD SUPERINTENDENT At the solicitation of my many friends throughout the county, I here by announce myself as a candidate fpr the office of Road Superintendent Kershaw County, subject to the rules and regulations of the Demo* L'ratic primary. I). T. VAHBHOUGH. L hereby announce myself a candi ilate for JKoad Superintendent of Kov* shaw v County, at the approaching primary election, and pledge myself if elected to faithful and efficient ser* vie e. (5, W. TUHNKR. The many friends of Mr. Alex A. West HnnA\i-tk*e him us a candidate for'lioad Superintendent of Kershaw t'ounty, subject to the rules of the 1 )ennn ratie Primary, MANY FJUKNDS. 1 hy:vl>\ .-.nnounce myself as a can didate tor Uojul Superintendent for KerMuiw ( o.uniy, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. S. 11, MlCKl.lv. FOK COHONKB I hereby announce 'myself as a can didate for the office of Coroner fo< Kershaw County, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. ?W. F. KUSSKl.L. The friends of Mr, Amos Wes' hereby announce. him as a candidal for Coroner of Kershaw County a: the .approaching primary election. Mr. West is quick, alert and is fully capable of tilling the position. MANY FRIENDS. ' , FOR MAGISTRATE I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-nomination for the office, of Magistrate for DeKalb Township, Kerstoaw County, South ?Carolina, subject to the rules of the Demo cratie primary. SAMUEL N. NICHOLSON. At the solicitation of my many friends in and around Bethune, I hereby announce myself ^as a candi date for re-election to the office oi Magistrate, subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic Pri mary, J. E. COPELAND. We ,the friends of K, T. Estridge, announce his name for the office of Magistrate of Bethune District , of Kershaw County and pledge that he will abide by the rules and regula tions of the Democratic primary. FRIENDS. 1 OH COUNTY DIRECTOR 1 hereby announce myself as a can didate for County Board of Director for DeKalb Township, subject to the rules and regulations of the primary. ' J. N. McLEOD. ; To the Voters of DeKalb Township: I hereby offer my name for re election to the office of Director on the Hoard of County Directors ? sub ject to the rules of the Democratic primary. N H. G. GARRISON, SR. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of County Direc tor from West Wateree Township, subject to the rules of tho Demo cratic primary. J. L. HINSON. I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of County Director from Wateree Township, subject to the rules of the Demo cratic Primary. KARL H. BO WEN. We hereby announce Victor Ward as a candidate for County Board of Directors from Wateree Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Friends of West Wateree. FOR CONGRESS I hereby announce that I am a can didate in the Democratic primaries oC South Carolina, for the nomination of Representative of the 5th Congres- x sional District for the 69th Congress and I take this opportunity to thank the people of the District for their loyal support in the past and to say that I shall endeavor to deserve their support and confidence in the futuire. W. F. STEVENSON. Taking a Long Chance r A GIRL who marries a man who has no money in bank is taking a long, long chance. Loan & Savings Bank CAPITAL $100,000.00 4 Per Cent. Paid on Savings Deposits Garden Hose? HOSE ? Water Hose We do not claim to sell cheap hose, but the best at the lowest price, least can be sold at and make a legitimate profit, which we always try to make. With every e order for 50 feet of Hose we will give you the best and - > Biggest Little Saucer Sprinkler you ever saw. COLUMBIA SUPPLY COMPANY 823 W??t GervaU St. Columbia, S. C.