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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-29
ECLIPSE OF THE sun.
1t Was Total in Portions of Some
Southern States.
GOOD VIEW OBTAINED
II Was the First Occurrence In Eleven
Years-At Various Places the
Eclipse Was Viewed With
Improved Apparatus.

Atlanta, May 9S. The eclipse Of tho
sun today was visible throughout
North America, Europe and Africa. but
total only In some parts Of louisiana,
Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and
Virginia, was the event of first impor-
tance, not only TO astronomers, but tn
the world at large. II was unprecedent-
ed IN more than one respect. It's path
Of totality instead Of extending through
settled regions or running over
a vast expanse Of water, crossed six
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-29

New York. May 2S.-The failure of
Seymour, johnson & Co has been an.
nounced ON the stock and cotton ex.
change. The firm was organized in
March, 1899 It's members were Fred.
erick w. Johnson, Henry A. Seymour
and David Webster, the latter is said IL
b. special partner for $4,000
Alfred Hayes, Jr., is the assignee OF
the failed brokerage firm II is said
the troubles Of the firm is due TO com.
mitmonts in the cotton market. They
have been long Of cotton but turned e
the short side two weeks ago. In the
stock market they have been bears. NJ
information can be obtained as to the
extent Of their contracts. but In stock
exchange. The arc not believed to b.
large.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-29

New York, May 2s.-The marriage Of
Miss Katherine Stauifer Clark, daughter
Of Senator Clark Of Montana, 20 DIR.
Lewis Rutherford Morris. took place
this afternoon in st Thomas Prot.
estant Episcopal church. There was no
musical programme Of special signih.
canoe, and the ceremony was simple as
the ritual Of the church permitted. AZ.
GER the church service, which was read
by the rector, there was reception Of
probably 300 guests. at the home Of the
brides sister, Mrs Everett NJ. Culver.
Rumored French Enters johannesburg.
Cape Town. May est is rumored
pere that General French has entered
johannesburg.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-29

They also wrecked the track, destroyed
number Of cars and murdered several
Chinese employees. Belgian engineor
In charge Of the work are safe at Fling.
lai. The boxers" are marching ON TO.
ward Pckin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-29

anticanteen law and over this point the
conference debated all morning.
After a warm debate Of two hours the
minority report was adopted. This 70.
port eliminated the name Of President
Mckinley from the resolution.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-29
DIphihsrIa Amonr unr....

Austin, May 2s.-A serious epidemi,
OF diphtheria prevails among the horse,
In this city and vicinity. During the
past Few days 10 valuable horses hay,
succumbed to the disease.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-29
JUST OPEN

have again opened up my shoe store
and repair shop az my residence The
red boot sign you viii see In front of my
place OF business on Railroad street,
across the railroad east from James A
Castles Furniture store. An nov ready
10 make boots and shoes. Al repair
work done on snort notice AZ reduced
prices. have on hand a full line oi
New Orleans shop made shoes that I
offer AZ -, - -, - 80 and - per pair
These shoes are well made and a guar
antee with every paii sid; also keep a
full line OF hall soles and sole leather,
etc. Call early. Yours 10 please,
Y. JAMETTA, Bryan.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-29
End. mi. Life with Eclipse.

Marietta, Ga, May 2S-when the
eclipse reached the darkest at this place.
G. VI. Crosby, a prominent druggist.
committed suicide by shooting himself
In the head.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-29

Tien Tsin, May 2s.-The boxers
burned Liulano Station ON the Luhan
railway. 20 miles from Pekin Sunday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
FRIDAY Evening, March 18th.

After considerable trouble, arrange.
ments have bcer made for the ap'
pearance in Bamberg on Friday
evening, March 10th, of G. Pau
Smith and Willard Gorton, 1.-THE
royal entertainments This is one OF
the very best entertainments Of its
kind on the read, and We feel
sure that our people will be highly
pleased. Many features are entirely
new, and these gentlemen have been
playing to crowded houses in the
largest cities iii Florida this winter,
and they have strong testimonials
from each place. Nr. Flagler, owner
of the Ponce de Leon Hotel at St.
Augustine engaged their services
there. and commends their enter
tainment in strong terms. Theenter-
tainment will take place at the Car
isle Fitting School hall, and the
prices will be rs, 35, and so cents.
Reserved seats will be on sale this
week at Thos. Blacks store, and it
would be good idea to secure your
seats early. This entertainment is
the one spoken of by Alba Heywoed
during his recent visit here, and ne
assures us that the attraction is the
best of it's kind, and he guarantee:
that our people will be highly de-
Iirhfel
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Major w. l.. Lee.

W. Loring Lee, of this city, who
has been Captain of the Sumter
Light Infantry since it's reorganiza-
ton, has been elected Major of the
Third Battalion of Infantry at the
recent elections for officers of the
regiments Of the reorganized State
military forces. Capt. Lee went in
to the Spanish war as a private, but
his military ability was recognized
by his comrades of Company NJ, who
elected him to command them after
they were mustered out. He has
made an excellent captain, and the
company reflects great credit upon
his energetic efforts. We congratu
late Major Lee on his deserved pro-
motion 10 higher military honors.-
Sumter Herald.
Major Lee is we'll known to many
members of the Bamberg Guards,
who were in the Spanish war with
him, and we are all heartily glad of
his promotion, an honor which he
we'll merits. The Second regiment
is showing good judgment in the
selection of its commanding officers,
and if Major Havelock Eaves is
elected lieutenant colonel the militia
will have additional reason for SELF
congratulation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Have to Pay the Compound.

City council at its meeting on
Tuesday last took up the postponed
matter of remitting the compound
tax of all members of B Company,
S. G. V. l.. and after considerable
discussion it was finally decided that
at the present time it was inexpedi.
ent to grant the petition presented
by the Guards.
Councilman q. R. Brabham in
discussing the matter said:
owe certainly appreciate the
advantages of having a military
company stationed here, and we feel
disposed to encourage its members
in every way possible, but inasmuch
as the company is new one, and
our finances are low, we concluded
that it was both wise and expedient
to put the members of the command
on trial for year. If the organi.
cation is kept up,I have no doubt
that the city tax for the year of 1901
will be RENTED for every man who
keeps up his active membership this
year."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
NAV be Lieutenant Colonel Yet.

Major Havelock Eaves, who was the
second man in the late election for Lieu
tenant Colonel of the Second regiment,
has another chance, and this time, backed
by the unanimous support OF his own
company, and the endorsement OF his
multitude of friends all over the State,
he will probably land winner.
The election will take place on Satur-
day, March II, at thearmory. between the
hours of twelve meridian and nine p. m.
Captain Eaves has appointed the follow
ing members of the company as managers
of election: First Lieutenant William K.
Wright, Secretary George Wolsey Sy-
monds, and Private Henry F. Free.
Major Eaves has begun an active can
vass, and the following extract from a
letter recently received from Col. Willie
Jones, who was elected to command the
Second, shows in what high esteem he is
held in military circles:
"The regiment could not select better
officer for Lieutenant Colonel than Major
Eaves. His long service with me in the
United States Army places me in posi-
ton to say that he is a soldier from the
crown of his head to the sole OF his foot,
and his selection as Lieutenant Colonel
would be a great gain to the military OF
the State,'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Cow and Hog Thieves in Jail.

People in the Colston district have been
missing COWS and shoats from time to
time, during the past five years: The dis
appearance of the bovine and ,porklnee
property was mystery and the losers OF
this sort of personal property were IN de-
SPAR.
Friday a brindle bull turned up missing
and Saturday the slaughters of the pied
taurus were pinched red handed. A search
warrant having been sworn out before
Magistrate Preston Mcmillan, his consta.
bic Julius Jennings visited the cabins of
Nelson Williams, Sam Singleton and Cape
Grimes, and found in each fresh beef
enough to start meat market ne ar
rested the three men, they were given a
preliminary hearing before Magistrate
Mcmillan, and he committed them to Jail.
The trio arrived here Sunday afternoon
and are now enrolled as star boarders at
Sheriff Hunters hostelry.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
ENJOYABLE Entertainment.

The entertainment given by the
ladies of the Baptist church at the
residence of Col. II. j. Counts last
Friday was a most successful and
enjoyable affair. There was quite a
large attendance, and a nice sum
was realized for church purposes.
Following is the program rendered !:
Cornet Solo, piano accompanl-
ment-Mr. c.. w. Rentz.
Vocal Solo-Miss Annie Moye.
Instrumental Duet-Misses Ro'
berta johnson and Minnie Black.
\ Vocal Duet-Misses Pearle Counts
and Dot Stevens.
Instrumental Solo-Mrs. FL. F.
Rice.
Comic Solo-Mr. G.. W. Rentz.
Instrumen ;al Solo-Miss Roberta
Johnson.
Vocal Duet-Mr. G. ". Rentz
and Miss Pearle Counts.
Instrumental Duet-Mrs. Il. f.
Rice and Miss Minnie Black.
Vocal Duet-Mr. C. W. Rentz
and Miss Mary Lou Gill.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Lost His All.

The barn and stables Of Toby
Irons, a very respectable negro, living
ON Mrs. Fishburne's place about six
miles from here, was burned Tues
day night, February 20. Fourlhun-
6red bushels Of corn, a quantity OF
hay and fodder, and next seasons
stock of fertilizer were destroyed.
The live stock was saved.
Toby's loss was between three and
four hundred dollars and he carried
no insurance. His white friends
came to his assistance in the hour of
his distress, and Mr.. f. G. Bruce
circulated petition for pecnniary
help in town last week, receiving
a very gratifying response.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
KNIGHTS Of Damon.

Last Friday night Mr.. G. B.
Beardsley, State Organizer, institu'
ted Bamberg Conclave, No. 1856,
Knights of Damon, in this city. The
following were elected officers:
Commander-H. F. Rice.
Vice Commander-E. L. Smoak.
Secretary-F. F. johnson.
Collector-C. B. Free.
Trsasurer-W. W. Lightsey.
Prelate-W. A. Riley.
Senior Warden-J. A. Vernon.
Junior Wardtn-S. w. Sandifer.
Sentry-C. F. Ellzey.
Medical Examiner-Dr. j. B.
Black.
Lodge Deputy-Geo. Quattlebaum:
This is one of the best fraternal
insurance orders in existence, and
Mr.. Beardsley organized fine lodge
here. He with his family left yes
terday for Beaufort, and he will III
stitute conclave in that city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Denmark's Good Roads.

The Denmark school district has the
best roads in the county, and this is due
in a great measure to the scientific knowl-
edge and untiring energy of Township
Commissioner Charles McGiever. Dur
ing the late inclement weather, under in
structions from Senator S. G. Maytield, he
went out with plows and teams and laid
off the roads in his township. He was
mainly responsible for the good highway
now existing between Denmark and BAN.
berg, and if his suggestions are followed
out it will become perfect thoroughfare
The Clients branch road, on which the
chain gang is now working, has, thanks
to his foresight, been transferred from a
byway hard to travel into thoroguhfaire
that will compare favorably with any IN
the county
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Teachers Association.

Program for teachers meeting tC
be held at Bamberg courthouse
Saturday, April 7th, II A. NJ.
l. What method should be pursued
by the teachers in their county Or
ganization ?
Messrs. Patterson, Rhoad, Hoff
man, Misses Pet Stephens, Lillier
Stevens, and Narcissa Matheny will
discuss this question.
2. Essayists: Miss Ellen j.
Murphy, Miss Maggie Kirkley, Mr..
Il. D. Jones, Mr.. G. R. Calhoun.
Subject: The best method for
in the common school.
5. Queries will appear in suhse
quent issues of this paper-answers
to be read by teachers at next meet
ing.
j. ARTHUR WIGGINs,
W. f. WILLIS,
Mrs. j. A. MURDAUGH,
Executive Committee.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Believes in Pecans.

Senator S. G.. Mayfeld, of Denmark,
believes in pecan groves as permanent
investment that will eventually net the
owner handsome revenue, and he has
now laid out grove OF twenty acres,
partly planted and partly replanted.
II like shade trees" he said when ques-
toned about the grove, land you get a
combination of the ornamental and the
useful in the pecan that is gratifying to
the physical senses and a very material
assistance to the pocketbook.
"The best place for pecan grove, be-
lieye, is right around the house, where
you can watch the growth of the trees,
and the maturing of the nuts when the
trees begin to bear.
"What pity it is that our fathers did
not set out pecan and other useful trees
years ago. We'd all be enjoying com
Portable incomes as the result of their
foresight. 1 believe in planting for pos
teritV"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Qualified to Teach.

At the teachers examination held on
Friday, February %, at the courthouse, in
this city, the following white applicants
for certificates to teach had those invalu-
able documents issued to them:
Miss Annie Riley, Denmark, first grade,
general average so 16; J..W. Miley, STU
dent at the Carlisle Fitting School, sec
ond grade, class A, general average, 764 :;
D. ". Thomas, student at the Carlisle
Fitting School, second grade, class A,
general average 69a.
The negro applicants who passed were,
J. w. Faust, Denmark, second grade,
class A, general average S14; H. B: Dan
iels, Denmark, second grade, class A, gen.
eral average 80 is; T. j. Baker, Bamberg,
second grade, class A, general average
S9l; William Holman, Lees, second grade,
class A, general average S6s.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
More Work to be Done.

Township Commissioner Chas. MGeiv-
er is determined to have good roads, and
Tuesday last he strai ightened and laid OF
the upper end of the road connecting
Denmark and the shire town.
Tomorrow Overseer Sylvester Guess
will warn out his hands, and they will put
that section of this important thorough
fare in thorough repair Ultimately, ii
the commissioner and his lieutenants keep
ON, this township will have the finest
roads in the low country.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
A New Resort.

Mr.. J. II. O'Neal has perfected
his plans for the rehabilitation of
"Cedar Springs and will make it a
popular place of resort the coming
summer. He will lay the grounds
out nicely for picnic parties, and
has already contracted to build a
large bath house and put in appara-
tus to give the springs patrons not
as we'll as cold water baths.
Everybody knows how delightful.
" refreshing the cold baths are, and
MIR. O'Neal, who indulges in a
plunge every morning, declares that
lit will make an old man young and
q sick mali we'll"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08

"The Royal Entertainers" G.
Paul Smith and Willard Gorton,
royalty entertained fair and ap-
preciative audience at Fry's opera
house Friday evening, these unique
performers appearing under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Aid Society of
the Presbyterian church.
In their elegant protean entertain
ment they were ably and charmingly
assisted by the Palatka Symphony
Orchestra, which discoursed delight
full selections between the acts.
Mr.. Gorton's dialect stories were
given in pleasing style and fidelity,
and were immensely enjoyed by all
present, who evinced their apprecia-
ton with hearty applause.
Mr.. Smiths sand etchings, most
novel mode of consigring the crea-
tions of the artistic mind to canvas
by means of -colored sand instead
of the brush. were indeed wonderful
in point of detail and finish. Those
in the audience let Mr.. Smith know
that his gift was unusual and that
its demonstration was duly recog-
nized and appreciated.
Mr.. Gorton's costumed delineation
of ssThe Stow lway," and Mr.. Smiths
ssSarah Bernhardt" in the mad scene
from "L'Article 47'' were skillfulIy
rendered and enthusiastically receiv-
ed, the two producing a visible ef-
feet upon the assembIage.
CLAY modelling, that is, the pro-
duction of heroic facial statutes by
adroitly throwing balls of mud at an
easel prepared for the purpose, was
a remarkable tfeat executed by Mr..
Gorton. His work was roundly ap-
plauded, and he was the recipient of
many sotto voce encomlums.
The entertainment concluded with
an original comedietta by G. Paul
Smith, depicting rural life in GEN.
trail New York State called "Home-
spun," Mr.. Gorton assuming the
role of Obadiah Spaulding and Mr..
Smith as Alvina Todd, which was
happily conceived and admirably
rendered. 1t was fitting finale to a
very enjoyable evenings amenities.
The above is from the Palatka,
(Fla.) Advertiser, and gives some
idea of what a rare treat is in store
for our people Friday evening, the
18th. Reserved seats will be on
sale at Thos. Blacks store, and the
prices are 25, 35, and so cents. This
will positively be the last entertain
ment of the season in Bamberg.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Cotton Mill Coming.

Denmark people believe that their pro-
jected cotton mill is in sight. There has
been an encouraging local subscription,
and. Monday evening Senator S. G. May
field. who has been one of the prime
movers in the enterprise, went North to
interest foreign capital.
The Senator will be absent about ten
days, and hopes when he returns to have
sufficient money behind him to apply for
a charter and complete the capitalization
of the company.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
The County's Rum Business.

The reports from Bamberg county's
four dispensaries for the month OF Febru-
arv make the following showing:
Bamberg-Consumer's price, $l,696.S5;
invoice price, $1,S49.S5; gross profit,
$346.5O; expenses, $103.12; net profit,
$243.3S.
Denmark--Consumer's price, $500. .15;
invoice price, $631 81; gross profit, $17O.5S;
expenses, $63.73; net profit, $lO6.s5. =,
Ehrhardt-Consumers price, $5OS.3O;
invoice price, $39011; gross profit, $112.19;
expenses, $46.75; net profit, $65.l4.
Olar-Consumer's price, O.5O; invoice
price, $366.4l; gross profit, $1O4.09; ex-
penses, $5497 net profit, $49.12.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Held His Cotton to Advantage.

Township Commissioner Charles Nc
Clever, superintendent of Senator s. G.
Mayfeld's plantations, is a lucky and far
seeing man. He personally cultivates
two hundred acre farm, and last year
made eight bales of cotton, besides all
sorts of bread stuffs, forage, ETC.
Last Monday he sold his cotton to H. Z.
Rice, of Denmark, for 9 cents a pound.
He believes in sub-soil plowing, plants
plenty of Irish potatoes, wheat, corn, ETC.,
and hopes in time to produce bale OF
cotton to the acre. This year he will
plant sixty acres in cotton, forty acres IN
wheat, and the balance in corn and for
are crOnS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Deficit Asked For.

Superintendent of Education Sease has
received letter from the Comptroller
General enclosing blank form to be fill.
ed out by him, reporting the amount of
money apportioned in each school dis
trict in the county and the deficit, if any,
from July l, 1898 to June 30, 1899.
1t is expected that the county schools
are to get more money from the dispen-
sary fund, so that We can wipe out the
old scores and start the twentieth century
on cash basis.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
Mrs RiShOD Dead.

Mrs. Emily Bishop, of Ehrhardt, sis
ter of Messrs. Julius, Christian and Henry
Mcmillan, died last Sunday, aged about
seventy years. The burial took place at
the family burying ground last Monday
morning, and the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. J. H. Wilson. The
deceased had been in feeble health for
several years, and her death was not a
eurnrisp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
DARLINGTON, S. c., Ma

THE BAMBERG HERALD is not respon-
sible for the statement complained of in
the above communications. The Flor
ence Times printed it and we copied it
from that paper. Mr.. King is the attor-
ney for johnson, and this accounts for
his great interest in the matter. These
communications should have been sent to
the Florence Times, but, as Mr.. Johnson is
soon to be tried here for bigamy, we pub
lish them in order that he may make the
best showing possible.-ED. HERALD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
NOTICE OF REFERENCE.

Notice is hereby given to all whom It
may concern that a reference will be held
before me at Bamberg Court House on
Friday, the 22nd day of March, 1900,
pursuant to an order of His Honor Judge
James Aldrich, for the purpose of bear
ing and determining all claims against
the estate of the late Charles Proveaux.
THOS. J. COUNTS,
Master Banberg County.
Bamberg, S. c., March 6, 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
An Up-tO.Date Magistrate

We have too many magistrates in Bam-
berg county. Two, one here and one at
Denmark, with Jurisdiction all over the
county, and regular days for holding
court in different sections, would be sutfi-
cient.
Some of the magistrates don't have a
case once in three months. Magistrate =.
T. LaFitte, at Denmark, is hustler. His
office last year sent 80 per cent OF the
convicts to the chain gang, and last month
his fines, turned into the county treasurer,
paid not only his own salary but that OF
his constable as well.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
The Worm Turned.

Some of the white boys in town were
deviling a half-witted negro boy Tuesday
night, when the lad lost his temper and
pulling out his knife slashed out right
and left. In consequence one boy had to
have his ear sewed up, and mourns the
loss of pair of dude trousers, While an
other of the tormentors had his suspend
erS cut in twain.
These sanguinary maneuvers raised the
ire of the white boys and pistols were
drawn. At sight of the deadly weapons
the negro took wings" and although
two shots were fired at him, he escaped
unscathed,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-08
HiaWatha in Tableau.

A very unique and pleasing entertain
ment, which was we'll attended, was given
at Guess's hall, Denmark, last Wednesday
night, by the young men and ladies Of
our sister town, for the benefit Of Gra-
hams Baptist church.
In eighteen we'll conceived and histori-
cally grouped tableaux Longfellow's great
epic poem of Hiawatha was produced,
MIR. j. Arthur Virgins reading with ex-
cellent declamatory effect the appropriate
line for each situation. Between each
epoch in the life of the dusky wooer there
was an interlude of artistically rendered
vocal and instrumental music.