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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
THREE OLD DEATH SIGNS.
A Case Where Their Application Furnishes
Food For the SuperstitIous.

Food For the SuperstitIous.
Do you believe in the superstitions
connected with the house of death?
The contributor confesses that he has
always been skeptical about them, but
here are three old signs which prophe-
sled death i'll Waterbury home, which
are almost remarkable in their coinci-
dence, If not in supernatural signifi-
canoe.
A group of people were sitting in
pleasant room one evening in one of tho
suburbs of Waterbury, where neighbor-
ly intercourse is often freer than in the
city itself There was a knock at the
door, and another neighbor came in on
an errand. Another knock and another
neighbor. and then third. Then some
ono remarked: Three knocks and three
callers. Tho next will como in without
knocking, and death will come in after
him." The next incomer opened tho
door without Il Knock, and it was
neighbours boy, as strong and healthy
lad as one is likely to see anywhere.
And death was behind him, though
they did not SEQ him nor think much of
what had been said.
This boys mother has always been
disturbed by an extraordinary anxiety
and restlessnes at the approach of death
to any of her relatives. It has happen
ed several times that she has been pur-
sued, rs it seemed, through the house,
from garnet to cellar and through all
the rooms. by an incorporeal something
which sho tried to escape. No one
could stop her or quiet her for n long
time. A day or two after the myster-
lous fourth call mt the neighbours door,
this mother, who had heard nothing
about that incident, was seized with
this intangible fear and began her per-
picked wanderings through the house.
In and out, up and down, she walked,
with frightened air, trying to escape
what? She did not know, but they
agreed that death was pursuing some
member ostho family.
One day not long after, the boy who
was the fourth caller and whose mother
had had this prcmonition was sick.
Not very, but little. His father was
sent for in the city to como home. He
was detained and walked home in the
early evening. a strange cat followed
him home, crossing his track and wind
ing its way in and out of his along tho
road. AT home was another strange cat
which had followed Il sister home.
They We're stopped mt the door and soon
were joined by two more. The four
stood there on guard all night and all
next day with IL dreadful patience and
persistence, craving admittance with
signs of horrid appetite, lodging into
the house whenever the door was open-
ed, and kept at distance only by great
difficulty. They might have been
stoned or shot, but that is not the way
the old superstition reads. The boy in
side grew worse and died the next day.
This is not very remarkable story,
but 1T made good deal of an impress
sion OH the contributor as it was told to
him by Il member of the family who
knew that those things had happened in
just this way, that they We're old super
stitions which still live, and who asked
him if he believed there was anything
In it.-Waterbury Comm Republican.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
National Exchange Bank Officers.

The adjourned meeting of the board
3of directors Of the National Exchange
Bank was held yesterday and tho fol-
lowing officers for tho ensuing wear
were elected: T. Il. Fishburno. presi-
lent; j. Is. Andrews. vice president; j.
AB. Fishburne, cashier; j. G.. Kuyken.
d1all, assistant cashier; d. M. TAYLOR,
teller; e. B. Tinsley. bookkee per-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
Death of Former Roanoker.

D6ath OF Eormer ROanOker.
Capt. S. L. Crute received a telegram
yesterday from Pamplins. announcing
the death, at his home near that place,
OF his nephew, N. G Rice, who was
formerly in this city in the employ of
M. d jennings & Co. Mr.. Rice con-
tracted cold in this city during the deep
snow three years ago in assisting to
remove the injured men from the shops
at the time they were caught under the
falling roof. Since then his health has
been failing, and he died of consump-
ton January 9, and was buried yester-
day.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
Wanted I'm Princeton w. ".

London Hancklin, alias Charles John
son, was arrested Tuesday night on
Railroad avenue By Officer Rignoy. He
1 is wanted at Princeton, w. Va, for
stealing 1G0 pairs of pants Tho
Princeton authorities have been notified
and they will probably come after him
Tomorrow.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
Saturdays Football Game.

Another game OF football will be
Delayed Saturday afternoon st Athletic
HPark between the Douglass and Graves
&elevens. The game will be played by
a;he association rules. The players on
3ooth sides arc training hard for the
%,ontost An admission of Is and IS
&;ents will be charged and the proceeds
Twill be turned over to the hospital fund
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
hob Hunt,s Cnse Continued

The case OF Bob Hunt, colored, WAS
Icalled before United States Commits
sloner Rhodes yesterday afternoon.
hunt was arrested Tuesday for selling
whiskey without a license, and also for
sunday sale. He was not ready for q
hearing, AMI the case was continued
4 until this afternoon
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
The Library Helped AIonr.

An enjoyable sociable was given by
the Ladies' Missionary Society of the
8tlrst Baptist Church last night in the
lecture room. Those that could were
Expected to bring book as contribu-
! tlon to the library, and in this way the
library received considerable addition.
Refreshments were served by tho ladies'
/ of the church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
woman Arrested for Selling Liquor

Catharino Simmons, a colorcd woman.
Twas arrested yesterday by United Sta tes
deputy Marshal Chewing on the charge
3)f selling liquor without license. Tho
Woman lives in the country about nine
miles from Roanoke. and it is said sho
makes her living by selling illicit
3yhiskey. She will be tried by Com
missioner Rhodes this afternoon at
o'clock
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
Bits OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
streets by Times Reporters-Points
Political, Social aud General Happen
Ing Yesterday.
what's Going on To-day.
HUsTlNGs COURT-Criminnl cascs


CIRCUIT CoURr-Civil cases
FIRST PREsBYTERIAN CHURcH-Praycr meet
ing.
BERKELEY Misunderstanding Mountain Dale
Lodge, l. o. o. f.
Hh JEFFERSON sTREEr-Mccting Virginia
Castle, knights of Mystic Chain.
ffTHIAs HALL-Meeting Osceola Lodge, X.
OFF.
JUNIOR ORDER HALL-Mecting Martha Wash
ihston Council, Daughters OF Liberty
JUNIORS Headquarters Meeting Junior
Fire Co.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-Archic Boyd in "Thc
Country Squire"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
CITY DIRECTORY.
Ofthe Principa Business Houses
of Roanoke, va.

The following is published daily for
the benefit OF strangers and the public
generally. 1t includes all trades and
professions and cannot fail to prove Of
interest to all who intend transacting
business in Roanoke:
COURT STENOGRAPHER
cMA s; E, GRAVES, Cog Terry Building
FURNITUEE, CARPETS. ETU
Z: II. STEWART FURNITURE CO.
WIN. +, BAKER CARPET co.
REAL ESTATE.
j. +. WINGFIELD.
j. s. GROVES " co
BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS.
F. j. AMWEG, Terry Building.
ARCHITECTS.
CHAS. c. WILSON, Commercial Bank Building
GROCERs
Z. X. WERTZ, Commerce Street.
DRY GOODS.
HElRoNIMUS u BRUGH, Commerce Street
CLOrHIERs.AND GENTS FURNIsrERe
K u s., Salem Avenue
DuGGAN " SAUTEK, Jefferson Street
PRINTINGIAND BOOK BINDING
STONE PRINTING CO., Opposite Hotel Ros
nokc. M ""
ROOFING AND METAL CORNICEs
ROANOKE ROOFING AND.METAL CoRNIuB
COMPANY
IRON WORKS
CUSHMAN IRON COMPANY.
DRUGGISTS
MASSlE 4 MARTIN. Commerce Street
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11

l.. ALE OF STOCK-THE FOLLOWING SOCK.
holders of the Roanoke Savings Bank having
ceianited In the payments OF certain insialmente
on their stock as shown below, and being re-
directors OF said bank, shall sell for cash n
pnblic auction In front OF the said bank ON
NJ, tho stock standing in the name OF the said
dclinQucnts follows:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

w AMI ED-TO TRAVEL FOR A
w Roanoke grocery house on the
Clinch Valley division of the Norfolk
and Western railroad, being acquainted
In all the surrounding Counties with
the merchants. Address lock box No.
81, Richards, Tazewell county, Va.
197t
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11

And so your son has finished his col
legc course: Did he graduate with
honors:"
"Oh, Yes, but he tells me that some
of tho other fellows carried them OFT.
Rascally, wasn't it?"-Boston Tran
script.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11

The conference of tho members OF the
Greene Memorial Church, which was
continued from last Wednesday night,
was concluded last evening. Several
church topics were discussed by those
present.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
The One Case Dismissed.

Justice Turner had only ono case be-
iore him yesterday morning, that one
being the continued hearing of Edward
Wade, charged with stealing a hat, and
as no convicting evidence was brought
in against him he was dismissed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
LOST AND FOUND.
FOR SALE.

EOR SALE, 9, 7 AND 10 FL. p.
II otto gas engines and l, and 4 h.
p. electric motors; all Ia fl RS t-class order
and guaranteed. WIN. HOLDINGS.
WORTH, engineer and machinist. 21o
N. Holiday street, baltimore, Md
% It's
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
Recnrd RrenLnrs

Jagson says if horsemen could trot
their horses as fast around the track as
they can around the hotel radiator there
would be record broken every day.
Elmira Gazette.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
Chicken Thief on Eleventh Avenue.

Chicken thieves entered tho hennery
Iol WIN. hays on Elventh avenue w.
early yesterday morning, and stole
about twenty i've chickens. No clue TO
the theft has been found.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
COMMISSIONERS SALES.

C0MMl 7sI0NERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ mouse ana lot:-Pursuant to- con sent decree
entered in the Hastings Court for the city OF
Roanokc on December ii, 1893, in the consoi.
dated chanccry cause OF Dennis, Truitt Il Co.
ana others against Layinia Trimmer and others,
inc undcrsigned special commissioners will ON
1884, AT II O'CLOCK NJ, In front OF the court.
house in the city OF Roanoke, VA, proceed TO
sell by the way or public auction, to the highest
bidder that certain lot or parcel of land and
frame dwelling house and outbuildines appur-
tenant thereto situated and being In The CITY OF
Koanokc anu bounded and described as follows:
Beginning ut point on the northeast corner OF
Washington and Fourth streets and fronting
abont 50 feet on said Washington street ana
running back between parallel lines and with
said Fourth street $50 feet, more or lass. md
known ~ lot No. $, section ~. ss shown by the
city OF Roanoke. W Wv
TERMS OF SALE: Cash
CIIAS. ii. VINES,
A. Is. HUNT.
Special Commissioners
In the clerks Office OF the Hastings Conf or
the city OF Roanoke: Dennis, Truitt II Co, and
ais, plaintiff; Lavinia Trimmer and ais defend
ant. Chancery.
!, IS. ). Brooke clerk of said court do csr,i,v
that the bond required OF the special commits
sioners by the decree rendered In said cause IN
the 10th day OF December, 1893, has been 1ulv
given by A. Is. Hunt and c. H. Vines '
Given under my hand NJ clerk OF said coprt
this 2nd day OF January, 1884 -
i3aod. BROOKE. Clerk.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
Chances Swept Away.

OeNcOnI
Deacon Randolph mought IA knowed
1t, parson. Dis coon done lost FORUM.
Parson Johnson-How dat, niggah2
Deacon Randolph-My wife done dream
las night she see cross eyed green bull
dog chase a redheaded cat into rabbit
hole and like blame ole fool LATED at
'er-Truth
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e: Cash.
CHAS. III. VINES,
A. Is. HUNT
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF tho Roanoke Development
Company will DO held at the Office OF
the com pany, in the city OF Roanoke,
virginia, Wednesday, January "a, a. d.
is9i' at IL o'clock M. BY order OF the
board OF directors, LAWRENCE r.
SOLLENBERGER, Secretary. 10 I'd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11

cation blanks, and all necessary infor-
nation to parties, who desire to com.
pete for the positions.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11

~ ANTED-ROOM AND TABLE
w boarders at 400 Church street g.
W. MRS. MOIR l6st
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
sUsINESs NOTICES

NOTICE OF DISOLUTION-TH
- partnership heretofore existing un-
oer the firm name OF p. E. Thomas &
20, Is this LIST day of January,
1924, dissolved by mutual consent.
E. THOMAS,
w. H. SKINNER.
have this day disposed OF my in
terest in the shoe business OF p. E.
Thomas 4 Co., to my partner, w. II.
Skinner, who will receive all outstand-
ing accounts, and settle all liabilities OF
inc ABOVE hrm. p. e. THOMAS.
, tt.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11

TWO GENTLEMEN CAN SECURE
Il nicely furnished room with board
at s2 Sixth avenue. MRS. PRICE.
l62t
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FOB RENT,

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.
"A communicating and otherwise, mt
90 TN ave. s. W., near Jefferson st. IL tt
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11

TOR RENT FINE FRONT OFFICR
4 on second floor new TIMES building
apply at office. It
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-01-11
BOARDING.

POARDERS WANTED-THREE
- four gentlemen, or gentleman and
wife; rooms furnished or unfurnished
Call at 30 Tazewell street s. o. l31w
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-04

Prof. James Lith OF Brown university,
spoke ON s'Agnosticism" last night before a
fair sized audience. He entered into con-
siderable detail for such prehensive
subject. He said evolutionism and
agnosticism were the two characteristic
intellectual attitudes of the present CEN
tury. Although the name agnostic is new
the line Of conception suggested is an old
one II the doctrine was studied and traced
hack, we should find that here again the
Greeks were our teachers.
Philosophy begins with this distinc-
tion between being and seeming To be-
Plato ynd Aristotle passed this very prob
lem on 10 The modern world and we
have nov TO SEE how we
have grAppled witn il. The first
of the two roots OF agnoss.c.sai i tho sep
aration OF the esse nli4l from tia eiapiri-
cal. Tht second Is tho doctrine u ths
relativity OF knowledge; a theory OF tao
absolute division Of subject and object.
The lecturer engaged in minute discus
sion Of these points.
Monday evening next Mr.. Kriohbiei OF
New YORK viii commence a series Of four
lcctures. The subject announced for
Monday II "Fo.k-Son< in America"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-04
Report Of tho Court Of Inquiry In
Tho Hackett CaSs Submitted.
NOW IN TIE GOVERNORS HANDS.
xsstinsny shows Irrsguiarity Occurred,
Bus That Hacksu Claims It Was the
clerks rsuit-No Verdict Given. for
Nsns wss Asked for Specially.


Governor Brown received late yesterday
afternoon through tho adlutant general
the evidence taken before the court OF
inquiry appointed to examine the matter
Of the pay rolls returned by Capt. Hackett
Of Co. +, I'd Regt. r. 1. NJ. for duty
performed by his command at camp. 1t
will be recalled, that the pay rolls in
question were transmitted TO the adju-
tant general in duo form and while in his
possession were examined by a sergeant
Of the company who declared that they
contained the names of five men who were
not present in camp. The rolls were re-
turned TO Captain Hsckett through the
proper channels, and in response he for
warded to the adjutant general an expla-
nation. He admitted that the
pay rolls were incorrect as
pointed out by the sergeant,
but asserted that IL was due to the care
lessness OF the company's clerk, upon
whose statement he had relied when he
sworc that the pay rolls were correct.
Adjutant General Dyer reported the mat
ter to the governor later on anca court Of
inquiry was at once ordered.
The testimony now received covers over
800 pages type writing and is not accom-
panied by any recommendations as the
military law provides that the courts
shall not give their opinions on the merits
Of the case unless specially required
to do SO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-04

NJ. de Qustrefages. the noted French
ethnologist, read n paper before the Paris
Academy Of Sciences on his favorite study
In it he gives an interesting summary OF
his general conclusions with regard TO the
origin and distribution OF the human spe
cies. Omitting minor differences, he es
Inmates that there are no fewer than -
distinct races Of men now inhabiting the
earth. All OF these, he says. descend or
branch of from three Fundamental types
the white, the yellow and As black
which had their origin In hslfh central
Asia, which is without doubt the prmi
tive Eden, or "cradlc OF the human rncc.
M. de Quaterfages further statcs--in learn
ed terms that would be meaningless TO any
one except an ethnologist--that represent
atives OF these three primitive types may
yet be found scattered over his Asian Eden
the whites to the west of the central
point OF origination, the yellow to the east
and the black TO the south. The yellow
race spread to the northeast and crossed
TO America. where they mixed with 10
cal quaiernnry race. producing what we
know as the American indian.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-04
nlninr,s story of a nfrc,crr.

Mr. Blaine was the only eminent man
wEo told me u story while ! wGs taking
his picture. This happened number ol
years ago. VIXEN we were rot 10 far al
vanced IN photographic science ms we are
now. and after an impression it was neceS
sary that the plate he removed 10 the dar.
room 40 once. Mr.. llla!ne went in with ms
and seemed very much Interested in wha,
was doing poured the solution over
the plate, aud his features appeared upon
II. THAT Is the mystery. you see" re
marked.
could hear his Is ugh and see his bright
eyes sparkle in the dark
THE best explanation Of y mystery
ever heard was given by an Ir.shDian'
he said. Zone son of Erin asked another
'Begorra, Pat. an what's mystery Pat
Knocked him down by way OF reply. do
yoI know why hit yezp asked Pat. 'Bc
Eon, iLats q mystery responded the fall
ca MIKE. &c. Pach In New York Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-04
SOCIETY INSTALLATIONS.
Recent Public Ceremonies in Seve-
raj Secret Organizations.

American council, No. 20, American
Mechanics, installed officers as follows
Councillor, A. j. Keach; vice councillor,
D. III. Munroe; recording secretary, q. w.
Munrce; assistant recording secretary,
w. $. Smith; financial secretary, w. X.
Mathews, jr.; treasurer, N. ID. Mathews
instructor, s. B. Williams; examiner w.
T.. Lsssell; outside protector, c. II. I'm
derwood; inside protector, II. A. John
son. junior ex-councilor, ID. A. Crowell: |:
senior ex-counciilor, j. l.. Ordway; trus-
tees, j. Il. Peckham, j. S. Gilbert, d. A.
Crowell. ID. A. Croweli, the retiring
councillor, was presented with star COL
lar.
The officers OF Brayton lodge No. 13.
Ancient Order OF United Workmen, were
publicly installed last night by District
Deputy .. Il. Morey and suite as follows
Master workman, Albert w. Morse; fore
man, M. N. Green; overseer, A. o. Blake;
recording secretary, r. b. Pierce;
financier, f. w. Morse: re-
ceiver, q. w. Ladd; guide, Earnest
Spofford; inside watch, Cellar Brown; out
side watch, Ellis Hall. During the even
ing Miss Evelyn Louisa Davis and Mary
Spencer entertained the gathering with
recitations and vocal selections. The com
mittee OF arrangements were; A. o. Blake,
II. +. Morse and William M. sherman.
The officers OF the grand lodge publicly
installed the officers of the st. Elmo lodge
last evening. They are as follows: Chan
cellor Commander, William Pond; vice
chancellor ii. o. Cotton; prelate, John n.
Purves; master OF work, NJ. Fred Streeter;
master-at arms, &. V. Kimbark; master
OF exchequer, Thomas Arnold; master OF
finance, Frederick A. Fairbrother. During
the evening a very pleasing entertainment
was given.
Slocum Post hall was filed last evening
by interested friends to see the newly
elected officers installed. Chief Mastering
Olicer James A. Abbott conducted
the ceremony. The officers are as fol-
lows: Commander, Duty Johnson; senior
vice commander, A. Manchester Hussey;
junicr vice commander, Thomss A. Gardi-
ner; quarter master, Henry II. Baker; OIL
Ger OF the day, n. Henry Robinson; officer
OF the guard, w. w. Grant; chaplain, 1,
Isaac Croker; surgeon, &. IL.
Leonard, Nj. D.; Past Department
Chaplain Joseph Motley and Senior Vice
Department Commander Charles H..
Baker were present and made addresses,
During the evening Past Commander @.
". Tiemer, on behalf OF the members OF
the post, presented the retiring comnan-
der, George B. Lapham, with badge OF
the order. There was also a pleasant
musical and literary program given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-04
Tho Conspiracy Failed.

The young attorney was telling the sto-
~ to a Buffalo Express reporter. ''The
fellow came into my office" he said, "and
we had n long conversation. Finally said
something he didn't like, and he got mad
He said he would make complaint against
me, and / told him he couldn't be toe
quick about 1t. Then be asked me how
spelled my name, pretending he wanted
to make note of it in q memorandum
book. told him. He boggled over II for
awhile, then passed me the book and ask
ed me to write it. was glad enough to
get rid of him, and did write 1t.
Just as he was going ont the thought
struck me that perhaps that was only n
bluff, and he wanted my name to use for
promissory note. The moro l though:
OF 1t the more j became convinced that
that was his game, and I ran after him
bareheaded. caught him just as he was
going out of the door. took him by the
shoulder and asked him right out IL that
wasn't his motive in getting my name az
he did. He stammered and suffered, but
had him dead to rights, and he finally
confessed that he had intended to make n
note over the name and get IL discounted. "
"What did you do'" asked his friend.
"Turn him over to tho policeg'
"No, said the young attorney, 81 didn't
do that. told him to 20 on and get the
note discounted II he could, hut made
him promise he would give me half OF
what he got out of it,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-04

The camel I. u good soldier u nisy he
stupidity and Il may ~ tuvrrs. LlH q
cannl ~ ~ steady urd,r ire a.. q a. 5s'
The rersisns moun'e,i siJa,l c.nii.ga -
the ~ ~ OF the;r cam s!a ,,hi cN'I.j lhra.
zambw las. or "lif'le wrF,." iais f.-i
ion was adopted va l.s.'. sud gflsr %,
battle Of Sohrlpn cD'fl ;h.~s silfifrN
camels were Captnrea taslr it'ii9u i0u
tiny the British hal a camel oo.ls ~ .f
beasts. and on the back of each cSi'.r .s
n Scotch highlander In his kit IN go
Sir CLafi- Napier had u camel corps
Sindh ,ad In oue day he marched a.
miles. defeated brignnd chief and march
ed home again In 1873 The British used
camel. against the AfghN.. and the gov
ernmcut paid for 10000 csmels that dir,
In those campaigns. Many ~ these wer
driven to death by their owners In order
that they might claim the government
bounty. -Milwaukss wiscousin