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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09
Tie Kangaroo.

Captain (,hon Lieutenan0 Cook,
with Mr.. (afterward Sir Joseph)
Banka, set soil in 1765, aud, the OBJ
servation Of Venus having been COM
pleted, proceeded in the spring of
1770 to Eastern Australia, visiting
among other places a spot which, on
account of the number of new and
strange plants there to be found, re-
ceiyed the name of "Botany Bay"
Subsequently, when detained by an
accident in Endeayor River, some
sailors sent on shore reported they
chad seen an animal as large as a
greyhound, Of slender make, and ex-
tremely swift" "Two days after
ward" Captain Cook continues, " as I
was walking in the morning at a little
distance from the ship, / myself saw
one of the animals" A fortnight af-
terward July 81 some of the crew "set
out with the first dawn in search of
game, and in o walk of many miles
they saw four ANIMALS OF the same
KIND, two of which Mr.. Banks's grey
hound fairly chased, but they threw
him out at q great distance by leaping
over the long, thick grass, which pre-
vented his running. This animal was
observed not to run upon four legs,
but to bound or leap forward upon
two, like the jerboa. This animal Is
called by the natives kangaroo. The
next day our kangaroo was dressed
for dinner and proved most excellent
meat" Such is the earliest notice of
the observation Of this animal by Eng
llshRen.
As Australia became better known it
was found to be inhabited by beasts of
many kinds, oil of which were pro-
viously unknown, while they almost
ell agreed with the American opos-
sums, in thnt they we're "pouched" or
''marsupial" animals. Not unnatur-
ally, therefore, some Of these creatures
were also called "oposums, though
the name had better have been re-
served for the American marsupials
exclusively, which are the only 'true
opossums. "-Fortnightly Review.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09

The development OF the railroad,
the bicycle, end other substitutes for
the horse has brought about apecuiGr
condition Of aGair4 I'm North Da-
kota, Montana, Northern Idado, and
Washington, there are one hundred
and twenty-five thousand horses roam
ing around tho prairies, and eating
the grass that might be used profit
ably in feeding cattle and sheep. The
horses are practically value!ess, and
the owners are helpless.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09
More Christians Massaored .

The Daily News (London) publishes
dispatch from Constantinople saying
that the American legation in that city
has received news from one Of the
American consulates that fresh mas
sacre, in which a large number of
Christians were killed, has taken place
at Ehin, in the yilsyst Of Kharput,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09
UNCLE SAM AFTER THE SULTAN
Said to Be Taking Part in the Move
mont to Depose Him.

mont to Depose Him.
The st. james Gazette (London)
publishes a dispatch from Milan,
Italy, stating that the Secolo, of that
city, says that the departure of the
italian flying squadron for the hevant,
is the initiative step towards forcing
Turkey to grant the reforms demanded
in the cases Of Armenia, and that it is
taken by Italy, supported by the
United States and Great Britain.
The Secolo adds that in the event Of
the sultan's refusal to grant the re-
forms he will be deposed.
A dispatch from Rome to the St.
James Gazette says that the Rome
states that the Italian ships will CO.
operate with those OF Great Britain
nnd tho United 9tates,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-10-09
CONSUL GIBSON DRAD.
lie Was Uncle Sans Representative
at Beirut, Syria.

at Beiruts Syria.
The friends of Hon. Thomas G.
Gibson. United States Consul at Bel
rut, Syria, we're shocked by The an-
uouncemeRt Of his deatl.
He expired Sunday, his death being
caused by smallpox. The information
came in cublegram to Mr. William
G. Gibson, OF Augusta, Ca, brother
Of the consul.
Mr.. Gibson was appointed By PTesi-
dent Cleveland in the early part OF the
present administration. He waa uni
verspily popular and the news Of his
death eau es great sorreE,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
WATSON on THE STUMP.
4 Beautiful German in the Town Hall at
weldon.

WELDON. y. g., Aug. 15.-sDecial.-
Hon. Cy Watson. of Forsyth. Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor OF North
Carolina spoke TO lareo crowd az Little
ton N. g.. yesterday, ana discussed
lully the three leading issues ln lhe
campaleu-the financial question, the IN
comt.tax law. and trusts and monopOiies.
He was Frequently arliaDdtl, anu car
red the audience with him.
At uight beautiful German was gwen
in the town hall. The following couples
danced. AIr. edwin Gregory. leader.
with Miss May Hawkins 0f Elenton.
Miss Mia Daniel with Mr.. George Cat
I'm. OF Raleigh. Miss Mabel Leach with
AIR Ed Land: Miss Lucy Leach Win
AIR. l. Mcmahon OF IiliiiaN, Miss jamie
Rhenu with Air. r. So. Watson: Miss
Nattoinofte Picot with MIR. G.. g.. Harris
son 1l Med1c. Miss Mary Seufr.i. OF
Courtand. Va: with Mr. j. $. Cutchin.
of WhraEers. Miss Nettie Gillian with
Mr.. Robert Gatlin. of Raleigh. Miss
EIzaheth Gregory with Mr.. j. y. Iiil
of Halifax: Miss Hattie Davis. OF Whita-
l,er's. with Mr.. Samuel Hhem. OF New
herue: Miss Kate Leach with Mr.. D. 4.
Moore: Miss Borta Persons, Of Louis
burg. with pr. j. T.. Shields, or Weldon,
Miss Oln HephInstall with DR. y. W.
Harris. Miss Ihett Leach. OF Brook
lyu. ~. ". with Mr. George Green, OF
Weldon; Miss Claude Johnston with MT.
Skinner Aston. Miss Mamie Rhem with
ar i " colo of Warrenton
Sta.s-T O. Harrison. win Fenner. r.
a. Weaver. and TT. j. Bhtreil.
Chaucr0ns-A Afesfiamcs Leach, Moore,
Hhom Davis and ficot.
The Weldon string band furnished de-
llghtful music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

Failure Of the Attempt TO Deraii and
PIunder a G. and q. Train.
wAsHINGTON. D. d. Il

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 15.-SDe-
cial At 1913 last night Chesapeake and
Ohio train No. ran into an open switch
at Ravensworth. which is seventeen miles
south of Washington. The engine struck
a box-car on the siding. The engine was
partially turned over. and the express
car and postal-car derailcd. Baggage
man y. c. Kaufman had his back slight
ly injured boy being thrown from chair
but tho injury was not sufficiently Sc
rious to prevent his continuing the trip.
The train was delayed three hours The
Richmond No. was run through on
time.
WASHINGTON, August 15.-The wreck
was tho work of tramps or other mis-
creants. whose object evidently was TO
wreck. and then plunder the train. They
broke the switch-lock. opened the switch,
and removed the signal.
The Southern railroads Jacksonville eI-
press passed over IL safely only half an
hour before Fortunately. the engineer
noticed the absence OF switch lights and
slowed his train down, so that no material
damage was done. and passengers I'M sleep
CT were not even awakened. The train
was got on the track. and loft Ravens
worth four hours late. with tut one in
iurod except the baggage master, J.. =.
Conman. whose back was slightly sprain-
Cd
Not satisfied with this effort the scoun-
drcls made n subsequent attempt 10 COM
INIT murder. A few minutes after tho cars
came 10 n standstill n 0acman was sent
hack 10 hold other trains that might an
nroach AS he was walking along lhe
track he was startled by tho sound or
pistol shot and bullet whizzed by nm
I'm tho darkness he could discover no one
ana tho voula-be wreckcrs viii probably
eecano detection and arrest
Investigation I'm the cause N me oei,'
inr n the train discovered that the SWITCH
1omn which usually hangs ~ inc en-
trance 10 switches. Ind been removed ana
the switch lock had heon broken ana
the switch thrown aside. so ne 20 allow
the train 10 run I'm on the siding. me
lamri was found I'm the woods nearby. ana
tha switch lock had been broken with
sfrdre hammer The parties doing tne
work were evidently unfamiliar with
switches rs thov threw it On instead oi
ont Had tho latter course been taken
the wreck would have been disastrous.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR
The COmmendable Objects the Newly
Formed Body Will Accomplish
SKETCHES OF ITS OFFICERS.
Among other Things the Federation Pro-
noses 20 Act In a Manner Which VIII
Rebound TO the Advantage of
Employer and Employe.

The dawn OF a new era in the history
Of labor economies that came In
Virginia the past week through the
contamination Of the organization Of
state Federation OF Labor. the routine
reports Of which have been fully covered
IN the columns Of The Times. Such a
convention of representative worldngmeu
from the several sections of the State 20
this time is Of more than ordinary I'M
portance. when the present UNSETTLED con-
dition of affairs in this country is con-
siderod
While this organization IS IN no sense
"A political one. declaration OF princi-
pies has been made which cover a broad
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
The White Soualron.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-A dispatch
received at the Navy Department this
afternoon announced the sailing OF Ad-
insial Buncc's squadron from Hampton
Roads at Il. NJ. to-day for the southern
drill grounds, which lie on the line be-
tween Block Island and the capes OF the
Chesapeake.
The battleship Massachusetts, was de-
tanned to-day getting coal AMI ammun.-
tion. but Will follow the squadron IN a
day or so. Tho entire neet after about
a weeks eyciLtiOns. will rendezvous AZ
'rorrrkiusville. Staten Island, under or
de-s from the department on August
a5th 10 prepare for the reception three
dsvs later OF ID Hung ChanS. VINO II Is
expected will review a parade or the
ships a few days after Ills arrival IN this
country. d.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
Charred Mith Ahhnclinn

SUFFOLK. VA. Aug. 15.-Chargcd with
ahducting Katie Wood. the siXtcen-year-
old daughter OF Lewis Jones. Edward
Chappel was to-day arrested ana lodged
i'm the county jail. Katie was enuced
away from her home I'm southampton
county in April 1855 since which time
an efforts towards Chappelrs apprehon-
sion were futile. When found to-day.
the girl and lover had taken refuge in
a small and secluded house I'm the coun-
Try. whore a young baby was being cared
for. Chappen will have preliminary
hearing next Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

scope and will place the wage-earners
Of Virginia on a higher plane, the loic@
OF which cannot escape the observation
of all crceds and parties.
DRAW THEM TOGETHER.
The first object of such a federation
Of tho various trades and crafts s 10
bring the members in closer touch with
each other and engendcr a fraternal feel
ing. whereby the needs Of those engaged
I'm different sections Will be made knowiN
realizing that II anything is TO be gained
for the benefit Of Wacc-carners. 10 must
be through united and cooperative ci-
fort.
A state Federation of Labor As a body
comprising an the organized branches
of industry iu the Commonwealth, and
ranks next 90 the National Federation.
in ITS councils and deliberations all meet
on common ground and discuss and per-
feet plans for the benefit Of the greatest
number 10 will use every honorabls
effort to secure the enactment of such
measures through the State General As
scmbly as in its Judgment will accrue
TO the bottermcnt Of the condition OF
all classes.
IL will likewise cndoayor TO gather sta
ustical data through the afiliating organ
izatious. heretofore uninterrupted, 10 cor
roborate the petitions for such lcgisia-
tive measures as may he presented "ii'
place the employc as well as the cm-
ployr in q better position TO more surely
work To ths interests of one another.
BENEFIT INVESTORS.
This organization viii also produce evil
donce 60 those who may desire 10 invest
canital in enterprises for which the mani
fold natural advantages of Virginia are
abundant. that as good skilled and un-
skilled labor for the operation Of such
plants of every description may be OBJ
tanned here as In any other state I'm the
Union.
Realizing as they do that Virginia l.
sure TO soon make rapid strides in the
industrial world. the organization will
nrovc Of material assistance. IL VIII
likewise place Virginia ON footing with
other progressive States NJ the Union
which have similar ORGANIZATIONS.
The meeting in Richmond last week
was success. beyond the hopes of its
projectors To those who read the re-
poris of its deliberations it was q revcla-
fon. and it was soon that the oreanizei
wapc-earncrs of this old Commonwealth
have within their ranks men or wisdom
intelligence. who are sagacious. honest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

She Attempts Another Tiiibustering TX
pcdition aud - Arrested.

jacksonville. FLA. Aug. 1.-THE
steamcr Three Fr.erds left Jacksonville
last nicht. presumably ON iliDustering
trio to cuba It is said that q great
quantity OF mn riuCrs of war was ~ tle
hold of the vessel covered hy coal. At
the mouth of the 50. Johns she FOUND lLe
paeeare boircd hy the United states
ret,Iuo cutter Boutwell,. Captain kii5Jre
Ordered. the Three Friends to come TO-
and the order vas obcyei RMS AFTER
moon the ci tier Boutwell, ca ue up from
the bar CAPTAIN kilgorc. Of the Bout
VIGIL and Captain y. i. EroWnrd were
hronght ashore Captain Browari was
asked if Doe was under arrest, ana he
Said he was not. lie was then asked
where was the Three Friends. and ne
said down the river, and the mate lh
charge lie Said an officer OF the cutter
was in charge Of the tug. and had Mate
Lewis of the tug. under arrc r. captain
Erouard cid NOT think That there would
Doe any trouble. as he cmphatcaliy SAID .
"I have nothing ON board except coal
and ship stores.
ON tne steamship Seminole which ar
rived this morning from Now York and
Charleston were twenty-five tuhans,
who boarded the vessel at Charles ion,
and who were TO have been put OH at
Nayp0rt. where 30 is presumed they were
10 make connection with the Three
Friends this morning. The presence of
the boutwell, however. Knocked the
scheme boo the head. and instead OF land
iue the men the Seminole had 10 bring
them uU To the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Aug. l5.-Fore-
cast for Sunday.
For Virginia: Fair; slightly warmer
during the day. probably followed by
southeast.
For North Carolina and South Caro-
lima: Fair. except local thunder-storms
near the coast.
Barometer has risen on the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts and In The Northwest
and at Rocky mountains. Thunder
storms are Indicated for the States north
OF the Ohio. the lake region. Central
Mississippi aud Lower Missouri Valleys.
followed by clearing. cooler weather.
Local showers are also Indicated for the
South Atlantic States and Lower Missis-
sipDi Valley.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

railroad men of the country that 10 was
the commission only which, under Con-
gress could exercise supervisory con-
troll OF rate matters on the transporta-
tion lines; and II the position taken by
Judge SimontOn is sound 10 Is argued.
their usefulness Is at an end.
RUMORED CONSOLIDATION.
Tho plan IS stated 10 De 70 OFFER the
property TO the Southern Company II
the latter IS willing 10 pay a ialr price
FOR a. The general suppOsition among
Southern people is that the Southern
Railway Company wants 80 control all
the weaker lines in the South. and some
people there think the Southern Company
wants 20 get control especially Of the
SeabOard Air Line. They are. there
fore. urging the Southern Company u
lttlo 10 hasten tho purchase by creating
greater necessity. IA they suppose Tor
s-lch action.
President Spencer. OF the Southern Rail-
way Company has. IL IS said. frequently
stated that The Southern does not want
tho Scaboard. and he S. quoted as having
said during the last few days that II
can as well he understood that no sys-
tern will be acquired by the southern
railway. nnlcss Il is going 10 be for the
espehial benefit OF the Southern railway
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

Chicago Consolidated Iron and Steel
works other Assignments.

Chicago 0ousolibht'u il'h anu ''''t
works other Assignments
CHICAGO. Aug. 15.-The Chicago Con
soidatel Iron and Steel-Works assigned in
tho County Court this morning 10 the
Chicago Title and Trust Company.
Ihc assets are placed at 100000, with
the liabilities about the same. The plant
of Ties company .s located at Harvey ILL.,
CHICAGO, Aug. 1J.-'ihe failures or
three large firms. having intimate hnan-
riui relations. occurred go day, involving
liabilities apereeating $4,000 The c0n-
Germs are George Oberne & Co, leather
dealers. Henry NJ. llOsick one of the
be-t-knoWu ana oldest wool dealers in
the city. and tho Chicago and Western
Soap Works TLis last-named concern
was form crlv known as Berne. Hosick
& Co.. hut changed its Title iu the early
part of 1851 The assets OF George
q. Borne a. Co. are placed at S2UO.OO,
with liabilities of $4,000 The same fig
urcs are given for Henry NJ HOsick,
while the Chicago and Western Soap
Works report liabilities of $4,000, and
makes no statement Of assets.
The cause OF the failure .n each case
is the samc-slOwrcss OF collections and
tho prevailing hard times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

Lieut.. Hampton VI. Roach Tries TO Cut
His Throat with Pen Knife.

BRISTOL. TENN. Aug. 15.-Speclal.-
Ex-Lieutenant Hampton NJ. Roach. who
brought his family here from Washing
ton y. c., a few months ago. attempted
suicide at Johnson city. twenty-five
miles west on here, to-day by stabbing
himself in the throat twice with a
pocket-knife Each Time me knife bare
iv escaped cutting the jugular vein, and
his efforts would have been successful but
Tor his little son. Hampton, who restrain
ed him and cried for neip. Ills action IS
due 10 excessive drinking.
Before his Retirement from the ser
vice Lieutenant Roach was first lieu
tenant of the Firth Cavalry OF the United
stafes Army and he WAS awarded a
medal by Congress for his eallantry in
"a battle with the Indians q Cheyenne.
wyoming. His location AZ this point
ig dus 10 the fact that he Is one Of
the commissioners Of Chickamauga Ma
tional PARK. and has in his charge the
LEGATION OF The Illinois monuments Lieu
tenant Roach is a close friend Of Sena-
tor Palmer OF Illinois.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
DEmOCRATTC CLUES,
Second Ouadrcnniai Meeting of the Na-
tional Association.


WASuINTON, Nug. d5.-A call has
been issued by Chauncey Black. presi-
dent of the National Association OF Dem
ocratc clubs. for the second quadren-
NAL convention OF Democratic clubs AT
St. Louis. Mo-, at noon on Wednesday,
september 31th. ,
Zach Democratic club will be entitled
TO one delegate for each hundred mem,
hers in good standing. but no CLUB VIII
bp--ntitlcd TO more than five delegates,
This call IS addressed 20 all popular
organizatIons under any name, wnich
support Bryan and Sewall or fusion TICK
cts i'm behalf Of the Democratic candidate
for the presidency.
The cali says it may be announced from
Information received at these headquar-
ters that the present campaign Will ue
I'm large measure 70 campaign OF clubs
and that tho approaching convention, 10
he held in the heart OF the confronting
states. will bF one OF the greatest po-
litical assemblages in the history OF the
world.
It win show the power OF tho people In
their home organizations, and demon
strate in advance the overwhel Inning trl-
umph cf their cause. despite the mighty
interests openly syndicated on the othcr
side to crush and destroy II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16

explained all that had occurred In CON
nection with the matter. so far AZ ne
was concerned. His explanation w'ls
the same in substance as that given aooves
When Mr.. Tyler took his seat. Coionet
Ellett's letter, which is reproduced above
was read 20 the COMMITTEES.
CRISP GREENBAcKs.
Mfr. St George Coalter then offered a
resolution TO the effect that Captain
Lambs check or money be received, his
name be placed upon the tickets. and thar
he be recognized as legitimate candidate
TO be voted for August 20th. Also that
$3.50 be refunded TO Colonel Elicit.
In Offering this resolution Mr.. Coalter
made a statement Of the facts as they
had come under his observation. which
Was practically the same as the one
given out by Captain Lamb.
Mr.. Coalter's resolution was seconded
bv Mr.. Gordon. the rules were suspended
and it was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Redwood. the agent OF Captain
Lamb. then placed I'm the hands OF Treas
erer Tyler, 500 I'm greenbacl1s, a receipt
was duly given, and the committee ad-
journed.
SILVER LITERATURE.
Secretary Joseph Button. OF the Demo
cratic Committee mas received NJ idSt
a lot OF Bryan's speech at Chicago. and
also a thirty-two-pagc pamphlet entitled
"Ths Money OF tho Constitution"
These be is preparing TO send out ana
another week viii witness large In
crease IN his mall.
Captain John Lamb yesterday opened
headquarters In the Rueger Building lie
has secured two rooms and they have
been fitted up for tho purpose for which
they are 70 be used. Some or the cap
tain's friends will be on duty there az
ali times during the day.
Chairman Ellyson will probably name
his Executive COMMITTEES next week. He
will then look into the matter OF making
appointments for speakers. The speech
making part OF the campaign will open
up Setember 1st.
Captain John lamb VIII speak at thu
Third market In Clay ward. corner LIN
den and Cary streets tomorrow night
A large meeting IS expected.
AGAINST FRED SILVER.
Hon. Jacob Kemple. OF West Virginia
viii address the voters Of Clay ward on
the fallacy Of free silver and free trade
at an open-air meeting on cary street
between Randolph and Reservoir streets
on Monday evening az o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
BRYAN LEADEs NEW YORK.
He is Glad None Of the Papers Called Him
an Anarchist.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-None Of the ar
rangements OF Mr. Bryan's movements
announced yesterday have been altered.
After spending Sunday at Mr.. walker
place MIR Sewall will return 10 Maine,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Will 90 10 ked
Hook. Duchess county, for vacation or
ten days Their later movements VIII be
governed by the plans OF the campaign
committee.
There was little or no demonstration at
tho Grand Central depot, although the
hour OF tho presidential candidate de-
parture had been widely ammo mced.
Before leaving Mr.. st. Johns house Mr..
Bryan had a brief talk with the reporters
who were waiting TO see him on lie
said that he knew when he came 10 New
York IL was 20 face an antagOnistic press.
and ha had received better treatment
than he expected.
He congratulated himself that none OF
the editorials published In this city had
referred 10 him as am Anarchist since he
arrived. lie knew that they had done so
previously. and was delighted 10 believe
that he had at least partially eradlcated
that sentiment regarding him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-16
Election in Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM. Aug. 15.-Specals 10 the
State-Herald rom the Eighth congress
sional district where primaries Were held
fo-dav indicate 10 close race between
General Zoe Wheeler and his opponent.
Judge Richardson. Both candidates
either viii be- small. and exact results
viii Lee difficult 20 obtain for some days.
owing to the fact that the elections in
sone Of the cOIntics We're held under the
unit rule and in others under the pro rata
.t r.rrt-tufgfiOu.