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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
A MAINE COAST LIGHT.

It Was in an Invalid's Window, but
Guided n Wrecked Crew.
A pretty story comes from the Maine
coast.
Southport at its lower end spindles
off to Cape Newaggen. There is a
scallop in the end of the mainland
and a corresponding scallop in the
little island that lies off shore. And as
q result there is a bit of harbor there
that before now has Eeen a blessed
haven to storm tossed mariners. If
one is able to make that harbor there
is safe anchorage. If one misses it
there is no shelter between there and
the mouth of the Kennebec or the
black rocks of Damarlscove.
There is in the little settlement on
the half moon of beach at Newaggen
house in which there lives kindly
featured woman with an invalid hus-
band. One night during storm she
was obliged to be up through many
hours of the dark tempest attending
to the wants of the sufferer. And she
looked out of the window against the
whirling drift of the storm and no.
ticed that nowhere was there glimpse
Of light. So She set in the window
her lamp and there the tiny ray shone
forth.
After awhile there was knock at
the door. She opened it unhesitat'
ingly, for there are no criminal prowl'
ers down that way:
There, with the storm eddyin8
about them, were FIVE .desolate look.
ing men, standing in single fle, all
in oil skins -shipwrecked mariners.
They humbly asked if they might
come in and get warm.
She threw wide the door in well
come aud in they stamped.
By the side of the fire they told that
their craft, a schooner bound along
the coast to Nova Scotia, had struck
on s'The Bantam" some miles of
shore-had crashed high on the rocks
and had crumbled in pieces almost be.
fore they had time to scuttle into their
dory. Off they had set into the
night. having only general idea OF
the direction thsy should row to reach
the Kennebec.
At last some uncommon draft or
eddy in the storm dragged aside the
curtain of snow and showed to them
| \ glimmer of light They turned their
dory's prov in that direction. At last
riding past reefs that roared on the
right and on the left, they had surged
safely into snug and sheltered little
harbor. There were wharves there
and fishing boats riding at anchor
the harbor of Newaggen. And the
cold and hungry men, their oil skins
swapping as they walked, had fol-
lowed up into the fan shaped radiance
of that light that shone from the win
dow of the good woman.
They slept that night around her
kitchen fire and the next day they
rowed away in their dory to Booth
bay, reported and were forwarded to
their homes.
Had it not been for that little light
they would have swept upon dark
shore and-well, would it not have
been death?-Lewiston ME. Journal
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
A YOUNG cALLANr's PaEoIcAMENT,
Saved Himself by Eating Sugar In an
Oyster Stow.

Saved Himself by Eating Sugar In an
Oyster stow.
An amusing anecdote was recently
told by we'll known New Yorker
about himself. At the time of the
story he was in small salaried posi-.
tioa on the clerical force on the same
railroad in which he is now one of the
mighty.
ION my visiting list at that time
were several charming young ladies.
One of the most facinating lived near
q certain fashionable theatre. I owed
this young lady courtesy in return
for an invitation to very pleasurable
dance, 80 asked her to 60 with me
to the theatre / mentioned. The in
vitation was accepted. and bought
the seats.
"That done, I found two dollars and
some small change in my pockets. I
was very absent-minded in those days,
so when, during the afternoon, one of
the boys. asked me TO: the loan of a
two, 1 did the natural thing-dove
down in my pocket and gave it to him
without thought of how I was to
get along that evening.
"Later on T remembered my en-
gagement, and in turn tried to borrow
some money, but could not find any.
There was an epidemic of hard times
among my friends. Luckily I knew
of florist who could be stood of, so
ordered him to deliver nice bunch
of vioIets. That done, I had only sup
per to worry about-but with only
fifty cents to buy it.
CATER the play we were opposite a
we'll known oyster place, when the
idea came to me to propose an oyster
stew. I knew she wasn't drinking
girl, and, as the stews at that place
were twenty cents each, there would
be ten cents for the waiter.
s'The stews were brought while I
was giving her one of my very best
stories. She was absorbingly inter
ested, and was seasoning the stew
when the climax of the story was
reached. As I stopped I saw a dis
mayed little face opposite. Several
fearful thoughts flashed through my
brain them illness and cab
with not-to-be.appeased cabby. But
the truth: She had put sugar instead
of salt into her stew!
"The only way out occurred to me
in flash.
"'You'll allow me, won't you? ]
said, changing the stews. Il haven't
seasoned mine. I always use sugar,
so I'll take yours.
"And I downed every drop, but
was deathly sick that night. Ladies'
Home COMPANION.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
American Trade In Tasmania.

In Tasmania the trade in axes and
saws has been almost entirely monop-
olized by Americans. It is now the
intention to carry on international
competition between teams of axmen
and sawyers, using British and Amer
lean tools, with the object of proving
which country manufactures the better
implements. Chicago Tribune.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Problems.

"Henry," said the master of the
house to the cook, 81 heard bass
voice in the kitchen last evening""
"My sister, slr!'' replied the cook,
in some confusion.
"Nc, Henry, I believe it was the
policeman on the beat!" said the mas
ter, severely.
Mere social permutations, albeit the
Chicago custom Of; hiring men to do
the housework becomes universal, may
not be expected to obliterate such
problems as find their elements in the
human nature inherent.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
I FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
Yalne Of SuhaoilinS.

One of the advantages of subsoiling
is to do away with the evil effects Of
deep plowing, that is the under soil is
loosened without the necessity of
turning the humus of the surface
under, and necessarily placing 1t at
the bottom of the furrow below where
it will lie able to do the most good.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
A Mothers Tears.
81 Would Cry Every Time ! Washed
My Baby" -

dered him would cry, realizing what pain
he was in. His pitiful wailing was heart
rendlng. had about given UP hope OF
saving him when I was ur ;ed to give him
Hoods SarSspariIla. all other treatment
having failed. washed the sores With
Hoois Medicatsl Soap, applied Hoods
Olive Ointment and gave him Hoods Sar1
saparlIla. The Child seemed to get better
every dsy, aud very soon tho change was
quite noticeable. The discharge grew less
Inflammation went down, the skin took on
! hsathy color, and tho raw flesh begnn to
scale over AMI thin skin formed rs the
&c ,lcs droppel OF. Less THAI two bottles
Of Hoods SarsapariIIa. alded by Hoods
Medicnted Soap and Hool's Olive Oint.
mont, accom- plishel this wonderful cure.
cannot praise these medicines half
enough" Mrs. GUEn1XoT, 81 Myrtle St.,
Rochester, N. Y.
Tue above testim onial is very much con-
lenaei from Mrs. Guerinots letter. Az
many mothers will be interested In read
ing the full letter, We will send it to any
one who sends request OF US on post.l
card. Mention this paper.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Millions for Baseball,

A million of dollars are spent every year upon
the game of baseball, but large as this sum
is 1t cannot begin to equal the amount spent
by people in search Of health. There lisa sure
method of obtaining strength, and 1t Is not q
costly one. We urge those who have spent
much and lost hope to try Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters 1t strengthens the stomach. makes
digestion easy and natural. and cures dyspep-
sia, constipation. biliousness and weak Kid
neyS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Fore-Armed.

s'Have you bought your automobile
yet?"
mo. I'm taking lessons now from
a professional acrobat, so that ] may
dismount with grace when I begin
to operate my auto. "--Philadelphia
Press.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
LIFE.

4 cradle. a laugh.
A lovers ceafI,
And blossoms. and chimes, aad friends;
A deathbed scene.
And a mound Of green.
Where weeping woman bends.
A smile, q fear.
A sprinkle, tear.
The blossoms. the chimes, the fliends:
Aud night makes way,
For another day.
or the life that never ends.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens tho gums, reduces innamma-
tton allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc. bottle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
AIittle Light as TO History.

A NCtIC LIZ ut 10 10 HKStO1!s
Tommy-Pop, what is profane his
tory?
Tommy's Pop - Profane history,
son, is-um, ah-well, you know
when George Washington cut down
his fathers cherry tree?
Tommy-Yes, Pop,
Tommy's Pop = Well, what his
father said to George is profane his
tory.-Philadelphia Record.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

Halls Catarrh Cure is liquid and is taken
internally, and acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials, free. Sold by Druggists, 7Sc.
F.J. CHENEY & o., Props, Toledo, o..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ease,
powder to shake into your shoes; rests the
feet. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Sore,
Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating Feet and In
growing Nails. Aliens Foot-Ease makes new
or tight shoes easy. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25 cts. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen e. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

PUTNAM FADE.Ess DYE produces tho
fastest and brightest colors OF any known oye
stuff. Sold by all druggists
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. kHne's Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DR. R. II. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch ST.. Phfla., Pn
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
His Experience,

Mr.. Good-Ah! there is nothing which causes
SO much misery as liquor!
The Tramp-Beggtn' your pardon, ma'am,
It'ink first causes more mis'hy dan anything
else-Puck,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

..Your basketball club hasn't reported any
broken bones lately"
"No: we voted out all the girls who wanted
to play for exercise. e."-Chicago News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Proof.

Madge-But don't you really believe that Ida
is engaged?
May-Nr; I'm snre she isn't. asked her II
there was any truth in Lhe report, ana sne re-
fused to say a word.-Harpers Bazaar.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

Hoping For the Best.
Benham-Everybody says that baby looks
Mrs. Benham-Bus he may outgrow 1t, dear.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

woman usually abandons her opinion the
moment her husband is converted to 1t.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
Specifc.

81 wonder how he was cured Of the political
fever?" -,
"By the mud. bath treatment, belieYe!"-
Detroit Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an 1nfalli.
BILE medicine for coughs and colds.-N
8 AHUEL. ocean Grove, ID, Feb. II, 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

The Insane who Become Sane.
One-third Of the people who 60 mad
are said to recover their senses.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
The Best Prescription for Chills
Ameliorated Athletics.

and Fever is a bottle OF GROVES TAsTELEss
GRILL TOXIC 1t is simply iron and quinine In
a tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price SOC.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26

The happy father is apt to relate creepy sto
ri ies about his flrstborn.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-04-26
To cnr, n Cold in One Day.

To Cure n Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUrNINs TABLETS. IAN
druggists refund the money If it fails 70 cure.
Z. W. GROVES signature Is on each box. 2oc.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-01-06
NEW L1FE.sAvIUG DEVICE.
Invention to Render Boats Unsuitable
Successfully Tried.

Invention to Render Boats Unsuitable
Successfully Tried.
There was recently a successfu trial
in st. Katherine's docks, London, of
a method of rendering boats unsink-
able-the invention of Mr.. E. S. Nor
ris-a method which is as simple as it
is effective. Surprising that he wishes
to apply the invention to a lifeboat
which is already fitted with water
tight compartments, he would fill
those spaces with an indefinite num-
Der Of closed tubes, each only a few
inches long, made Of some strong inn
pervious material such as waterproof
paper. Buta boat with such eompart-
ments is not necessary, for the little
cases can be held in a canvas band
which can be nailed along the sides
Of any ordinary roWboat, and render
it quite unsuitable. The principle
can also be applied to life belts and
b~uoys-replacing the cork ordinarily
used, with a great saving Of expense.
In the trials referred to, a specially
designed boat, with canvas-held tubes
along her sides as well as fore and aft.
righted herself after being purposely
capsized, although fitted with a mast
and sail while an ordinary boat SINH
larly treated failed to sink, although
the bung was removed to fill her with
water, and seven men were aboard
These hopeful experiments were wit
messed by representatives from The
admiralty and various shipping au.
fhoritie ~ Journal.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-01-06
a ROSARY OF WILD v

blossoms for Every Mohth in the Year
in Bleak New England.
How many know that eYeninbleak
New England there is n month with
out its blossom children, no season.
utterly destitute Of fowers?
In January the star chickweed,
and, in seasons of thaw, the swamp
cabbage, defy the elements; while.
February calls forth the first willow
.catkins beside the brooklet. March.
is the month Of snowdrops and iris,
but Aprips sunlight shines over he
patica and sweet arbutus.
May has an unnumbered following;
violets and anemones carpet the shell
tered glades, while overhead is the
pink glory Of the thorn apple. June,
the month Of eglantine and hawthorn,
brings as well the buttercup, dear to
childhood's heart, and yellow prim-
roses, cleaning like floral stars amid
nocturnal shadows. In July the
creamy masses Of elder bloom fringe
every country road and the pink
purple spikes Of the willow herb
demand our praise; but as August,
the delight Of the orchid family, APP
prOaches, pink lady's slippers and
moccasin flowers bloom everywhere,
while the Indian pipe, that mysteri-
Gus flower Of ~alabaster, graces the for
est aisles.
September is especially rich in
specimens Of the daisy clan, to which
belong our garden dahlias and mari
COLDS. pansy and thoroughwort, en-
dive, satisfy, blaekeyed Susans, and
even the bold, vigorous defiant thistle,
whose purple head lures every passing
bee and butterfyt Alright royaIfeast.
One hears the fairy artillery of the
witch hazel in October, and it is then
that the milkweed shakes out its
snowy fakes.
November gives the golden.rod
and everlastings, while DEFENDERS
representatives are ehickweed, witch
hazel and a few late violets.-Good
Housekeeping.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-01-06
HRENLLLEs nn NIM.

bat Wauld got ID
Should die and leave fou
eave ire how much london
Tit-Bita,
1le SON sai5 Pat, eddyeafed.
man. He graduated from eivilsaV-
ice examination last year. Phiis.
.delphia North American
Hicks Ehat LadyYou boWedtB
are YOU particular friends of one an-
other2 WicksQh, no; 4 have
sung with her ia our church ohoir
Hick-I see5 only q chants al
quaintanee Boston Transcript.
DO you remember What you said
when you proposed?7 Yes, Iremem-
Der what I said wen enough, but To
this day I haven't figured out how !
came to say il. indianapolis Jour
nal.
Muggins-My wife insists upon
having The last word Buggins-
You're lucky. In the brightlexicon
Of my wife's vocabulary there is no
such word as last. ~ Philadelphia
Record.
Loyalty aWhut did you smash
i'm foh?" Gle insulted a frien Ell
mine" sWhut did he say2" ''He
said dat mex ter me, my frien' wah de
mos ignu'nt pusson in dis commune
ity-Washington Star.
a Bargain offered. a Editor
"Wel, young woman, If the story
suits me pay you SIS forit." Young
Lady Author (persuasivelD-@0h
come, now. Buy it without reading
it, and I'll let you have it for ten
Brooklyn Life.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-01-06
A Csrmaris Cit

Dr.. j.. Cans, arich citizen Of Frank
fort, Germany, has presented that
municipality with 10000 marks to
form the nucleus OF 1nnQ5 NJ IHtef7
est Of which IS to be devoted 70 adorn-
ing the citys streets and squares with
works Of sculpture. Other citizens
viii contribute, and it Is Thought thst
the city win soon have 5000 marks q
year for the purpose.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-01-06
A HEALTH RESORT.
COnsumptives May Regain Health and
Strength in Arctic Regions.

Consumptives May Regain Health and
Strength in Arctic Regions.
The arctic circle as a health resort
sounds somewhat eccentric, but it is
not beyond the dreams Of the doctors.
Recollect that DR.. Nansen has de-
clared that his medical adviser on the
Fran was a sinecure while the crew
were in The farthest north. every
one was absurdly healthy" remarked
the leader Of the expedition. ga man.
with an ache or pain would have
broken tbs monotony."
Is it more extraorinary that Spitz-
bergen should become a sanitarium
than that Davos in winte should have
won the approval Of the medical men
for consumptives? Dayos was orig
inally discovered BY the Germans.
Thirty years ago a Teutonic physician,
accompanied by a friend, wandered to
the spot, and with difficulty obtained
lodging in a solitary dwelling. The
doctor was suffering from consump-
ton, and to his delight and astonish-
ment found himself rapidly growing
better. He considered that the high
Alpine air was an admirable tonic:
that though at a great height above
the sea, the sun beat down with i'm
mense power through the rarefed
atmosphere; and that the pine forests
which clothed the hillside we're
fraughtwithhealthfu Influence. The
German doctor, happily recovered,
started the theory for his countrymen
that in cases Of phthisis a cold climate
was better than a warm one. This
medical heresy, for suchit wouldhave
seemed at the time, gradually made its
way. The theory was that in this cold
climate the living germs which cause
pulmonary disease cannot. exist, and
are gradually extirpated. The Ger
mans came in crowds. Gradually, to
defray the expenses, they resorted to
every means Of earning a livelihood.
They opened all kinds Of shops, ho-
tells, pensions; gave lessons in every
province Of Acknowledgements,
natural science, painting, wood carv-
ing.
In the next century we may see
Spitzbergen q hourishing health re-
sort. We are getting tired Of the con-
tinental cures. Arctic baths sound
i~nvigorating, and arctic air is certain,
" free from noxious microbes. The
only disadvantage is the long sea
voyage, which, however, may be de-
clared to constitute part Of the treat,
ment. But if Spitzbergen be too fan
distant, why not patronize Icelandi
Iceland is one Of the most interesting
places in the world; its physical fea.
lures are very remarkable, endnot les,
so is the history Of its peopie-Fire.
side.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-01-06
noW a DRAaoN Isl 49,.
Ihe Snake That Appears ia One &
WagnsE's Operas

8E WH "
Wagner's Operas
Many people, if not all that have
seen and heard Wagnefs Rhine
gold, have wondered about the inner
workings Of the dragon so feet leng
that plays a conspicuous part in chat
beautiful music drama The secrets
disclosed By Gustav Kobbe in an az.
ticle ID the November Century on
Wagner Behind tie Scenes"
As the performance progresses, the
next mechanical property Of interest
IS the snake, into which, in the Nibel-
helm scene, AIberich changes himself
by means of the Tarnhelmet to prove
to Wotan and Loge the truth Of his
boast that he can assume any guise.
Alberieh steps behind a rock. Imme-
diately a huge snake issues from be-
hind it and crosses the stage with the
~undulating movements 81 a serpent.
This Is a famous bit Of theatrical prop,
ertY, the mechanism Of which is as
simple as it is ingenious. The snake
is mounted on small wheels whicha are
entirely hidden from view, and il
would be child's play to draw it aerosa
the stage with a wire. This wenld
not, however, give the realistic mo-
tions desired.
A section in the serpent's back
opens on hinges. A man gets inside
the monster, stretches himself out
face downward, and the lid is closed.
The man thrusts a couple Of sharp
pegs through holes in the snakes
belly, and by digging them into the
stage floor works the beast along.
while, with a string which he holds
between his teeth, he plays the lower
jaw Of the monster so that it shows its
fangs as it crosses the stage.
The ~serpent's tail is made in joints
connected by two wires to which stir
rups are attached. The man puts his
feet in the stirrups, and bymoying his
legs as if he were swimming makes the
long tail curve and straighten out
again. This, combined with The for
ward motion, gives the realistic effect
whlCh saves serpent and scene from
being ridiculous.
When in temporary retirement, not.
from lack Of public appreciation, but
because manager cannot always be
giving operas With snakes and dra-
CONS, the pet monster of the Metro
poiitan opera house is hauled up high
in the air beneath one Of the fy gal,
l@eries, and, suspended there, is left to
his own interesting mediations on the
gods and demi-gods, SO plentiful in
his day, when human beings appear
to have been rather scarce.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-01-06
gaAI OPAL


ela. 4alat Carried win e tae .
dstienat u.rsas
Alnan made wager and lost it.
No wonder. said d bystander.
You're wearing an opal. Younever
viii have any luck.
This set the man to8hinking. Four
days later be slipped ia getting otE q
tram-car and sprained has ankle. This
decided hahn. He gave the pin to a
friend who was on the stock exchange,
and Who had no superstitious beliefs.
Nevertheless, when the skeptio lost
over $4,000 he began TO worry. He
didn't care much for the pin, anyway,
and 50 one day, when a young man
in his Office admired the FIRE IN the
stone, he said; s'Take it along ifyou
like it.0
The Young man overwhelmed him
with thanks. Then he waited with
guilty knowledge to see what would
happen to the young man. He did.
not have to wait long The very next
week the employe was taken i'll, and
be missed four days at the office. The
stock exchange man was troubled III
conscience, SO he told his young friend
about the opal pin and the supersti-
ton attached to it, and the employee,
after d~eliEeration, decided that he
would give the pin to his girl.
The opal did very rapid and eff
fective work after it became the prop
erty Of THE young woman. Onthe sec
ond day after she began to wear it she
ignited a curtain in attempting to
light the gas. The curtain was de-
stroyed, and the young woman burned
both her hands in attempting to ex-
tinguish the blaze.
can opal is always unlucky," she
thought. "In not wear the dreadful
thing a day longer" And she did
not.
She gave it to her brother, who
scofed at the suggestion that spark
ling, CLASSY little stone could WELD
any influence, good or bad. Never
theless, when he started for London
and the train ran off the line, and
he was nearly killed, he became con
verted.
Cpl not give it to anybody elset to
be a Jonah" said he. "Tu sell it to
a jeweler."
So he went to the ieweler and said:
"WhatH you give me for this opal?"
The jeWeler said: "That isn't an
opal; it's a cat's-eyel-London Tit
Pi+s