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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-11-06
AN UNQUlET SPIRIT.
The Mysterious Light That For Years
Haunted Cape NOir.

The Myster1OuS L1Sht lhat OF enFs
Haunted Cape Noir.
For many years On Cape Noir, the
western point OF Maria, strange
light was seen, dancing and moving
about in the most unaccountable man
ner. At one moment it would rise like
q column Of fire into the air, and at an
other time it would fall like q meteor.
Then it would seem to leap over the
point and drop into the sea, afterward
appearing again in the same spot on
the hillside. The habitants tell this
story about it:
In the time Of the war for the pos
session Of Canada a French vessel,
pursued by an English warship,
steered its course into the bay at this
point for refuge. A boat was lowered
from the side of the richly laden mer-
chantman, and in this thirteen men
swiftly rowed to the shore. Their OBJ
ject was to secrete q chest Of gold
which they had brought with them. On
reaching the point they drew lots to
see which Of the men should remain
to guard the treasure. The one to
whom the lot fell was forced to swear
a solemn oath; by land and sea, by
night and day, by the ruler Of the
neither world, that he would be faithful
to the trust through life, unless re-
lieved by his returning comrades, and
even after death would haunt the spot
should no one come to take his place,
says a writer in the Era.
10 secure the fulfllment Of this VOW
his wicked associates then and there
put him to death and buried him with
the treasure The ghostly light was
supposed to be the spirit Of the muir
dered man, and many persons who,
tempted by the hope Of recovering the
treasure, ventured into the haunted
spot fled In terror and told blood
cupdling stories Of the horrible phan-
toms and frightful sights which they
had witnessed. The light is seen no
longer. Perhaps some adventurer
bolder than the rest succeeded In dis
covering the gold, carried it of and
thus gave rest to the unquiet spirit.
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Captain Steedly Dead.

Captain R. J. Sttedly died suddenly
Tuesday at his home in the Hartzog sec
ton. Although he had been in bad health
for some time past, his death was sudden
and unexpected. Heart failure was the
probable cause. The burial took place at
Zion church near Howells mill Tuesday
the services being conducted by Rev. E.
M. McKissick.
Deceased was well-known in this county.
and leaves many relatives. He has six
sons and two daughters, and number OF
grandchildren. He volunteered at the
outbreak of hostilities in the civil war
and made good soldier. He was only
slightly wounded, although he took part
in many of the most important battles.
He went in as private in Co. G., 1st S.
c. ", but was promoted and had COM
mand of the company at the end of the
war. He surrendered rs Captain with
his company at Appomattox. He was
seventy-four years old at the time of his
death. Lack of space and time prevents
more extended sketch of his life.
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Union Meetings.

Union meetings of Barnwell Associa
ton will convene Saturday; November
29th, at II a. m.
First Division at Cypress Chapel.
Introductory Sermon-Rev. W. D. Nc
MILAN.
First Query-G. Z. Brit, W. S. B. New
som.
Second Query-Rev. A. Buist, w. A
Gyles, W. T. Walker.
Sunday-school Mass Meeting Address
Prof r. N. Dobson.
Missionary SermOn-W. NJ. Jones.
Second Division at Hunters Chapel.
Introductory Sermon-Rev NJ. l.. Law.
son.
First Query-Dr. J. B. Black.
Second Query-Rev. S. P. Hair and S
G. Mayfeld.
Sunday school Mass Meeting Address
Rev. S. P. Hair.
Missionary Sermon-Rev G. E. Burts
Third Division at Mt Arnon.
Introductory Sermon-G. n. Askew.
First Query-Rev. G. Britton, J. W.
Kinard
Second Query-Rey. j. D. Sandifer, W.
T. Cave
Sunday-school Mass Meeting Address
Rev. W. G. Britton.
Missionary Sermon-Rev. j. D. Moore.
Queries: /. Do our churches exercise
proper discipline with reference to their
young members? What is the correct
idea of discipline?
2. How can we develop the missionary
spirit and the grace of liberality in our
churches
Sunday-school Mass Meeting Sunday
at 1880 a. m
Note-Let delegates come prepared to
stay for both days. 1t is expected that
dinner will be served on the grounds.
G. E. BURTs,
J. A. JENKINS,
J. D. MOORE,
Committee
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Branchyille News.

BRANcHv1LLE, November 5.-Quite 9
number of people from here attended the
State Fair last week.
Miss Nettic Munson, one of Aikcn's
charming young ladies, after taking in
the sights of the Fair in Columbia, is
again with us.
Mr. E. Hutto, the assistant postmaster
has resigned his position here and has &C.
cepted one as operator at St. Matthews.
Little Thomas Wright, of Charleston
who has been quite sick at his grand
parents here, we are glad to know is up
again.
Miss Bessie Connor, of Allendale, is
visiting relatives in town.
Misses Annie and Jimmie Cooner visit
ed in Orangeburg this week.
Miss Eva Bruce is spending some time
in Bamberg with relatives.
Miss Mary Simmons, who has been
spending some time in Bamberg, has re-
turned.
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Ehrhardt Efchings.

EHRHARDT, November 4.-Quattlebaum
6 Dannelly took all their mules and
horses to Walterboro Saturday, and will
offer them for sale there to-day, it being
salesday.
Ehrhardt is badly in need of livery
stable. Last Sunday the demand for
horses and buggies became by-word in
the town. There were about fifteen par
ties wanting teams.
Mr.. L. 4. Brabham, with his crew of
carpenters, has just finished an addition
to the large store OF Copeland & Dannelly,
We visited Messrs. W. D. SeHse and II.
A. Kearse Sunday, and are glad to report
that they are improving.
Mr. j. G. Westerlunds' mother, Mrs.
King, is no better at this writing.
GE Col.
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Too Smart.

He was one OF those men who are
constantly trying to beat down prices"
said a bank cashier. "and had evident
ly been looking around for bargain
prices for his bill Of exchange. When
he presented it to me and asked the
rate, replied, 'One-tenth OF l per
cent
"'Now, look here he said. You are
too high. have done business in this
bank for ten years. and yet you charge
me higher rate than I can get from
the Farmers bank, over the way. They
will do it for one-eighth. II you don't
do 1t for that, IN take my account over
there
"'All right remarked. We will do
It for the same rate, considering that
you are an old customer
"The bill Of exchange cost him GU
cents more than 1t would had he kept
oniet,"-NeW York Times.
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Refractive Power of the Ruby.

The primitive form Of the spinel
ruby is like that Of the diamond, eight
sided, which distinguishes it at once
from the oriental stone. The color of
the genuine ruby is that Of the arte-
rial blood, or pigeons blood, as it Is
called. 1t Is extremely hard and after
the sapphire is the hardest Of the
corundums, which renders 1t difficult
to understand why the earth so rarely
gives it up. Its tint Is as beautiful by
artificial light as by day, and its pow
ess Of reflection are so great that an
cient belief credited it with power Of
emitting light. The ancients even sup
posed that it would shine through
clothing with undiminished power.
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HOW SALT COOLS COFFEE.
A Little Experiment Worth the Try
Ing Out Of Mere Curiosity.

A Little Experiment Worth the Try
Ing Out of Mere Curiosity.
Between bites of the simple break
fast he had ordered the young clerk
gaZed nervously at the restaurant
clock. It was plain he had oversight
himself and was paving the way to fu-
ture indigestion by bolting his food.
The coffee was the stumbling block. It
was hot-very hot-but the clerk need
ed it badly, and he slipped it carefully,
having due regard for his mouth and
tongue.
But time pressed, and, with parting
glance at the clock, he reached for his
glass of ice water and prepared to pour
some of the frigid fluid into his cup.
Don't spoil your coffee, young mar" }"
said an elderly gentleman who was
eating his breakfast on the other side
of the table. "You take all the good
out Of it by putting ice or ice water in
it."
The clerk was at first inclined to re-
sent the interference, but the patri-
archal appearance Of the other man
tempered his resentment.
What am 1 to dol" he asked. IT am
late for the Office, and want this cof-
fee badly"
LET me show you little scheme" D."
said the elderly man. Taking the cylin-
drical saltcellar from the table, he
wiped it carefully with napkin, then.
reaching over, deposited the glass YES
sci In the cup Of coffee.
"Salt. you know, has peculiar cooling
properties" he said, meanwhile hold
ing the receptacle firmly in position.
"They put it with ice to intensity the
cold when making Ice cream. It Is used
extensively in cold storage warehouses
for cooling purposes. and being incased
in glass does not affect its power to
any great extent"
As he spoke he withdrew the saltcel-
lar from the coffee and motioned to the
younger man to drink. he raised the
cup to his lips and, to bis surprise,
found the liquid cooled to such an ex-
tent that he could drink it without in
convenience.
"The uses Of salt are manifold" said
the elderly man, with the air Of one be-
ginning q lecture. II remember once
when was in Mexico'-
But the clerk, with another glance at
the clock, thanked him profusely and
dashed out Of the restaurant.--New
York Mail and ExDress.
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News from kearse.

KEARsE, November 4.-.Mr. George
Aver went to Bamberg last Friday.
Mrs. W. P. Jones, of Bamberg, visited
her parents at Kearse Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. II. ". Aver went to Bamberg last
Friday.
There was large crowd from Kearse
went up to Columbia last week to attend
the State Fair.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. Angus
Kearse is still no better.
Capt J. ". Jenny, of Jennys, spent Sun
day at Capt. W. E. Sease's.
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The Color Line Again.

WELLESLEY, Mass, Nov 3-The fact
has become known that Miss Portia
Washington, daughter of Booker T.
Washin gton, who failed to pass her es-
animation for the second year at Welles>
lev, is now student at Bradford academy.
The faculty of Wellesley rcfuseto discuss
the matter beyond stating the fact that
Miss Washington was not proficient in
her music, but among the students the
sentiments of race feeling were plentifully
expressed.
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Monument Meeting.

We, the committee on the monument
to be erected at Bamberg, S. c., to the
memory of the Confederate dead and liv.
ing, ask the committees to canvass their
townships and make return on Wednes,
day, the 25th day of November, 1902, at
10 O'clock a. m., at Bamberg, S. G.
The monument meeting will be held
the same day All are invited to attend
at the court house on the above named
day We expect to have addresses by
distinguished men, of which announce
ment will be made later.
J. B. HUNTER,
W. T. BEARD,
J. c. COPELAND,
Committee
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A THANKSGIVING Dinner.

Heavy eating is usually the first cause
of indigestion. Repeated attacks infame
the mucous membranes lining the stom-
ach, exposes the nerves of the stomach,
producing swelling after eating, heart
burn, headache, sour risings and finally
catarrh of the stomach. Kodol relieves
the Inflammation, protects the nerves and
cures the catarrh. Kodol cures indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, all stomach troubles by
cleansing and sweetening the glands of
the stomach. Bamberg Pharmacy.
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TO CURE CORNS.
A Few Remedies, Cheap and Simple
and Involving No Danger.

n rev oc"cuAcSt SAShp tAho SAhARACj
and Involving No Danger.
When the feet are pressed into tight
fitting shoes-high heels make the
pressure greater-by adding friction
we have a needlelike point formed in
the skin. and the greater the pressure
the deeper the point will grow. The
best preventive remedy known is real
~ to go barefooted, but since this Is
not considered ethical in civilized life I
will give few simple remedies which
may be of some value for the afflicted:
First.-Place on the corn q piece of
cold, moist linen folded several times,
wrap it up in dry linen, then 60 to bed.
With this treatment the hard epider-
mis- swells up, and after six or eight
hours the outer covering Of the corn
can be removed with a dull knife.
When this treatment has been followed
for three or four days, small needle
like growth Che corD can be extracted
without pain or bleeding. By washing
the feet often in cold water the tender
place will heal rapidly. After getting
rid Of this corn it is well to wear shoes
which are neither too large nor too
small so as to avoid excessive pressure
or friction.
Second.-In place Of the linen a crust
of bread soaked in vinegar may be ap-
piled.
Third.-The best application is to
soak whole onion twenty-four hours
in vinegar, then apply one Of the layers
Of the onion to the corn and keep it In
place by a bandage through the. night.
After repeating this procedure a few
times the corn can be removed without
any trouble. By either Of these simple
applications this troublesome agent
can be removed without any danger OF
blood poison and "free Of charge. e."-St.
Louis Republic.
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A Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe in looking al
A. T. Hoadley, healthy, robust black
smith of Tilden, Ind, that for ten years
he sufferd such tortures from rheumatism
as few could endure and live. But won
derful change followed his taking Elec
trio Bitters. 1.-TWO bottles wholly cured
me-" he writes, land have not felt
twinge in over ayear." They regulate the
Kidneys, purify the blood and cure rheu
matism. neuralgia, nervousness, improve
dieestion and give perfect health. Try
them. Only so cts. at Bamberg Pharmacy;
H. Rice of Denmark.
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A MuItiDIying Family,

Our candidate for fame to-day is the
Hon. James Weir, of Boone, Iowa. Mr.
Weir is the father of eleven sets of twins
twenty-five children" as his historiog
rapher kindly explains; eleven boys and
eleven girls, and ali as straight as nut
And twinship is hereditary in the Weil
family. The two eldest daughters married
twin brothers. "Within twelve hours OF
each other each of the daughters gave
birth to twins, a boy and a girl."-New
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killing Near Blackville.

BLAcKvILLE, Nov. 4-News has just
reached here of tragedy three miles
above here last night at ten o'clock. Mr.
Kline, of Kentucky, who has been around
here for some months in the tombstone
and memorial business, was shot and in.
stantly killed by MIR. Ben McKerley and
his brother.
Mr.. Kline was killed near the home Of
the McKerley's where he had just left
He was shot from his horse, receiving
five loads Nothing definite as to the
cause of the shooting can be learned, but
it is generally understood that the young
men were justifiable in the shooting.
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One Minute Cough Cure

Is the only harmless cough cure that
gives quick relief. Cures cough, colds
Group, bronchitis, whooping cough, pncu-
monia, asthma, lagrippe and ali throat,
chest and lung troubles. l got soaked by
rain, says Gertrude E. Fenncr, Muncic,
Ind, and contracted a severe cold and
coug gh. I failed rapidly; lost 4S lbs. My
druggist recommended One Minute Cough
Cure. The first bottle brought relief;
several cured me. l am back to my old
weight, 14S lbs. One Minute Cough Cure
cuts the phlegm, relieves the cough at once,
draws out Inflammation, cures Group. An
ideal remedy for children. Bamberg
Pharmacv.
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Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into a blazing home, some
firemen lately dragged the sleeping in.
mates from death. Fancied security, and
deathnear. It's that way when you neglect
coughs and colds. Don't do it. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption gives
perfect protection against all throat, chest
and lung troubles. Keep it near, and avoid
suffering, death, and doctors bills. A tea,
spoonful stopsa late cough, persistent use
the most stubborn. Harmless and nice
tasting, it's guaranteed to satisfy by Bam-
berg Pharmacy; H. G. Rice of Denmark
Price SOC and 81 90. Trial bottles free
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Cured of Piles After 40 Years.

Mr. G. Haney, of Geneva, Ohio, had
the piles for forty years. Doctors and
dollars could do him no lasting good.
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him
permanently. Invaluable for cuts, burns,
bruises, sprains, laceration, eczema, letter,
salt rheum, and all other skin diseases.
Look for the name Dewitt on the pack.
age--all others are cheap, worthless
counterfeits. Bamberg Pharmacy.
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ANY HOSPITAL or orphan asylum

ANY HOSPITAL or orphan asylum,
children's home or institution maintained
by charitable support, will be presented
with generous amount of Longman &
Martinez Paints whenever they paint
This offer has been in force for twenty.
seven years. Over $4,000 houses of vari-
Gus sizes are painted each year at loves!
cost; because about gallon of oil must
be added to each gallon of our paint be-
fore using. Superior durability insures
protection for many years. Always sold
under insurance guarantee. Longman &
Martinez Sole Agent, Bamberg Pharmacy
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Yes. Indeed!

When a man gets tired out and i'll,
he goes fishing, returning shortly with
three wall eyed pike, restored health
and a blister on his nose. When a wo-
man feels that way, she hangs around
the house and cries If anybody looks
at her. 1t must be lovely to be q
man.-Chicago Record
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Startling, But True.

"If every one knew what grand medi,
cine DR.. Kings New Life Pills is" writes
D. H. Turner, Dempseytown, Pa, "you'd
sell all you have in a day. Two weeks
use has made new man of me-" 1nfalli-
BILE for constipation, stomach and liver
troubles. Csc at Bamberg Pharmacy; H.
G.. Rice of Denmark.
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@MApr
This signature Is on every box Of the genuine
Laxative BromosQ sQuinine 7'Dles'
tina remedy that cureA q cold in one day

The Hotel Sumter, at Sumter, is trying
the experiment Of young white women to
wait on the tables. The proprietor
brought them from Boston with him, not
being able to secure the required number
in South Carolina. Sooner or later our
colored servants will be largely supplant-
ed by white ones.-Orangeburg Times
and Democrat.
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The German wife's Vacation.

It is a common practice in Berlin for
the wife to stay at home when the hus-
band and family 60 to the seaside. In
this way the wife enjoys her own holi-
day, for there is no housekeeping to be
done. She foregathers with friends
"grass Widows" like herself-and they
take their meals at restaurants, spend
their afternoons and evenings at popu-
lar places Of entertainment and thor
oughly enjoy themselyes.-London Ex-
press.
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Wnnderful.

He-She holds her age we'll, doesn't
she?
She-Yes. She doesn't look q day
older than she says she is.-Philadel-
phia Record.
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The Bameberg Herald.
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THURSDAY, November 6, 1902.

In response to the inquiry of the Able
vile Press and Banner we will state that
the honorable gentleman who now occu-
pies the position of Chief Justice is not a
''politician" by any manner of means.
~
The negroes in Georgetown and Beau
fort counties in this State were complete
ly shut out in the election Tuesday, for
the first time since the war Full Demo
cratic tickets for county offices were elect
ed in both counties.
~
The trouble in Columbia last week be-
tween the students of the South Carolina
College and Clemson is to be regretted
yet it is exceedingly fortunate that it did
not materialize into a grayer situation
Let US hope that the matter is ended.
~
From the Barnwell Sentinel we learn
that Attorney General Gunter has ap-
pointed Mr. w. H. Townsend, of the Barn
well bar, as Assistant Attorney General.
Mr.. Townsend is a good lawyer, and will
fill the position with credit and ability.
General Gunter has made wise appoint
ment.
~
Briefly stated the results of Tuesdays
election in other States is that the Demo
Gratis held their own but failed to carry
New York or Pennsylvania. The Demo
Gratis won in North Carolina. Republican
majorities were greatly reduced in Re-
publican States, and it is highly probable
that the Democrats will have larger num-
Der of congressman in the next House.
The Republicans now have majority
there of As, and it is expected that this
will be reduced to 25 or less. 1t is stated
in Wednesdays papers that the Demo-
Gratis only lacked ten of a majority in
congress, with Is doubtful districts to
hear from.
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Mr.. VIM. Jennings Bryan, who has 50
often led the Democratic party to defeat,
has $16S, 900 in bank, home that cost
$4,000 and an income of $500 week.
In 1896 his resources amounted to 800,
900.
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"Did Clifkin ever tell 70,

"Did Cliffkin ever tell you about his
love affair?'
ooh, yes When he first met the girl
he thought she was peach, and she soon
become the apple of his eye, but he learned
that she didn't give a fig for him, so it soon
became case of sour grapes"
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If it is really true, as the Rev. Sam
Jones says, that "the devil and Ben Till
man saddled the dispensary on South
Carolina" the Atlanta Journal will bet
Ben put the devil up to it.
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The Georgetown Outlook published on
Saturday handsomely gotten up indus
trial edition, which gives sketches and
pictures of the points of interest around
that beautiful little city.
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Judging from the number of pardons
granted in cases where the criminals were
suffering with consumption, one can
hardly escape the conclusion that the
State penitentiary is hot-bed for tuber-
culosis.-Orangeburg Patriot.
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IT you OF 't410e 20 'ite' W
Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
Just before going to bed.
You will find on the morrow,
You are rid of your SORROW
That's all; just enough said.
These famous pills do not gripc. but move
the bowels gently and easily, cleansing
the liver Their tonic effect gives strength
to the glands, preventing a return of the
disorder. Bamberg Pharmacy.
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Noise and Fury.

'T'ze observed" said Uncle Ephe,
"dat wiz er good many men lung pow
er an brain power am in inverse pro-
portion" ."-Colorado Springs Gazette.
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The Cotton Market.

Cotton is selling in Bamberg to-day for
u cents the pound. Receipts of the week
$50 bales.