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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25

RALEIGH, Nov. 20 Robert T..
Gray. com missioner, under an order of
court sold here to-day 167 900 acres Of
land in Dare county. This embraces
the entire county save what are koowD
as the Banked section along the ocean
shore, part of Durant's island and all Of
Roanoke island. the latter being the
Que on which Sir Walter Raleigh's col
oois,s made the FIRST English settlement
on Ibis continent. The land was bid
eff by the trustee for the note holders.
who are New York bankers. the price
paid being 100000. This is the
greatest land sale ever made in North
Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
THE CAMERAS GREAT VALUE
It Was Not Apparent at First, but She
Opened Els Eyes.

1t Was Not Apparent at First, but She
Opened Els Eyes.
She was laboriously loading her snap
shot camera, and he was watching ker.
'sNow, what an absurdity this camera
business is,'' he said at last.
"Yes:'' she said inquiringly.
"Why, yes, of course. Of what use
are they? Now take your case, for in
stance. suppose it is some amusement
to you, but of absolutely no value.
She laughed softly as she continued
winding up the spool, with one eye on
the indicator.
"You evidently don't know much
about the camera,''' she said. "1f you
were at all conversant with its value,
Won wouldn't treat it in that flippant
way"
"You press the button, and some
camera man does the rest, :" he said
scornfully.
''Not at all,' she replied pleasantly.
''There is lot Genes after that. All
that girl needs is confederate and
camera to-
He became suddenly deeply inter-
ested.
s'Of course you haven't forgotten our
boat ride of last week." she suggested.
His face showed that he had not.
CATER your proposal you nearly cap
sized the boat to clinch it all with
a k''-
She justified the last twist Of the
spool and saw that all was ready for the
first exposure.
"Now we're ready for another, " she
said.
'Another what?" he asked bitterly.
''Breach Of promise case, she an
swered promptly. "Oh, I knew you
didn't realize the value Of tho camera.
When it is used properly and with dis
cretion''-
"Well?"
"Well," she said thoughtfully, "you
press the button and the court does the
rest. It is sometimes great help to the
summer girl. ''-Chicago Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
The Ideal Panacea

James L. Francis, Alderman, Chicago, says
Il regard Dr.. Kings New Discovery as an
Ideal Panacea for Coughs, Colds and Lung
Complaints, having used it in my family tor
the last f Ve years, to the exclusion of physi-
clans prescriptions or other preparations"
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk. Iowa, writes 81
have been Minister Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Chsrch for so years or more, and have
never found anything 80 beneficial. or that
gave me- such speedy relief as Dr.. Kings New
Discovery" Try this Ideal Cough Remedy
now. Trial Bottles free at J. F. W. DeLorme's
Dru2 Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
Beware of O1n,ments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derauge the whole s5s-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
siciaus, as the damage they will do is ten
told to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Hall's Cxtarrh Cure, manufactured
by j. Cheney h Co Toledo, y, COD tains
no mercury and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous SUR
faces of the system In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine 1t is
taken Internally and is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
@~ Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
THE wATCHMAN AND soUTHRON. NOVEMBER 25 1896.

YoNKERs, N. Y. Nov. 20.-Gwine
to large surplus Of carpets on hand
the big tapestry mill of the Alexaude-
Smith & Sous, carpet company. closed
down to day It is rumored that the
shutting down of other mills operated
by the company will shortly follow.
To days close down throws from 800
to 400 hands out of employment
The Smith Carpet mills are the largest
in the world
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
These Degenerate Days.

81 don't think the kids enjoy cir
Gus these days as much as they did
when you and I were boys" said tho
man with the bald spot.
II know mine doesn't enjov it as
much as did," said the man with the
brindle whiskers. 81 was taught in my
early days that it was sinful. Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
Had Been Very Moderate.

81 should fine you for contempt, :"
said the judge as he glared at the law
yer who had aroused his ire.
"With all due respect to your hon.
Or" responded the attorney. I think
that you should not. i have been par
ticularly careful not to express my true
feelings toward the court. Detroit
Free Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
A Smile That Hurts.

A Smile That Hurts.
To smile at the jest which plants
thorn in another's breast is to become
principal in the mischief. Sheridan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25
TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby GIVEN THAT,
the County Treasurer's books for the
months of November aud December, 1893,
and the fiscal year lse6 will he open for the
collection of said taxes from the l5tn day Of
October, 1896, to the 3lst day of December,
1896, inclusive, at his office in the County
The total tax rate is 10 4 5 mills, appor-
toned as follows:
For State purposes, 41 mills.
For ordinary county tax 1910 mills.
For school tax mills.
There is also the following additional
SPECIAL school taxes levind in the school lis
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25

The Salvation army will enter OBJ
crusade among the negroes # the
South
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-25

All male citizans between The ages OF II
and 60 years, except those incapable of earn
ing support or otherwise exempted, are La
BILE TO poll tax of one dollar.
The Treasurer would respectfully urge
prompt pa yment, ina. much As there is no pos
sbilty OF an extension. Those waiting until
the last will be liable 10 serious delay and
inconvenience, as there is always a rush to-
ward the end.
HI. SCARBOROUGH.
Treasurer Sumter County.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
EXIT THE BLUEJAckET.
I'm Modern Steam Battleships Athletic
Sailors Play q Minor Pnrt.

In Modern Steam Battleships Athletic
Sailors Play a Minor Part.
proportion of the bluejackets of any
fully rugged ship were necessarily ath-
letes. The upper yardmen" in a line
OF baltic ship or q frigate were excep-
tional men in this way, and much moro
so perhaps just about the time that sail
power was receiving it's death warrant
than ever before. These young men had
to race aloft to nearly the highest points,
ut top speed, eight or ten times a week
when the ship was in harbor, to keen
their heads and maintain their breath
while holding Oh by their eyelids," as
the phrase went, and manipulating
with u careful and measured order of
action the various and intricate arrange
ments for crossing" or ''sending down"
the royal and topgallant yards. 1t was
all done at full speed, for it was uni
versally held that the upper yardmen
gave n character to the whole ship and
That one which was foremost in this ex-
erclse was ever considered ''the smart
est ship in the fleet" The upper ward
men were always the coming men. Thoy
had most opportunities for distinguish
10 shSiioOANSo, N6I6 THO DoSC kOOWD,
and were most under the eye of the au-
thorities. They developed great muscu-
lar power III chest, shoulders and arms.
Their lower eXtremities suffered, and
one always knew the men who had been
upper yardmen by their ~tadpolelike ap-
pearance when they were bathing.
But Ill Ii modern steam line of bat
tie ship and frigato these extremely ath-
letic specimens formed a very small
minority of the "ship's company" and
none of them could lose his turn at be-
ing upper yardman so long as the ships
reputation depended on tho speed with
which the upper yards were crossed and
sent down. In harbor tho rest of tho
bluejaclkcts had tho handling of Yards
and sails for exercise once or twice n
week, but Mt sea the use of sails for pro-
pulsion grew less and less important.
and most of the work aloft was more Of
an exercise and less of a nccessitv.-
North American Review.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
Brave sepoys and si,s.s.

The siege had lasted altogether 4G
days, and there had been 80 men killed
and G2 wounded. The sopoys had suf-
fered greatly from want of food, as TO
eat horsefiesh like the officers would
havo been against their creed, and the
GIN had long run ont. They had ONLY
half rations of flour, and when tho relief
came, they were weak and emaciated
from want of food and sleep, but their
endurance and pluck were most admira.
bic. The slkhs especially showed extraor-
binary nerve. Tho worse the outlook
no. hecrier they grew. They would sit
all day cleaning their rifles, with n
quiet smile, as though tho anticipation
OF defeat had never entered their mind.
They felt sure, they said, that the gov
crnment would not desert them and
that III due time help would come. AS
one OF them tersely put it, ''The arm of
the government is slow, but it reaches
very far. Indeed, no praise can be too
great for the Sikhs, who were the very
backbone of the defense. They not on
ly endured hardship and privation with
out a murmur. but they fought with n
quiet, dignified courage that in itself i'll
spired confidence. 1.-The Chitral Cam
paign," by Thompson.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

rich shades, and tho collar and cuffs arc
edged with q narrow Insertion of tinted
guipure.
Velvet bodiccs are having quito a vogue.
especially for house wear, where tho fash
ION of having n bodice different from the
skirt is still in great favor. Some of tho
Scotch plaid vclvets are particularly pretty.
Bright plaids always need to be set off by
black adjuncts in order to appear to tho
best advantage.
u illustration shows n street costume
OF chestnut bouclctto. Tho godet skirt
opens on other side of tho tablier over n
pointed panel Of white cloth braided with
chestnut. The panels arc outlined by
bands OF chinchilla. The somewhat DO
culiar bodice consists of q sort Of figaro of
bouolotte, gathered up In front and open
up the back, over q close corsage of white
cloth braided with chestnut. Thcro is q
short, rippled basque of tho braided white
cloth and q bolt of chestnut velvet fastened
by buckle. The figaro is edged with
chinchilla, rs Is tho faring collar, and n
band passes down tho middle of tho front.
Straps OF chinchilla aro carried across tho
shoulders. Close opaalets of white brnid-
od cloth conflno the top of tho full volvct
sleovo puffs, the doep, mediDval cuffs bo-
ing also of whito braided cloth. The hat.
OF chestnut velvet, is trimmed with bows
OF tho same velvet and velvet flowers OF n
poppy red. UDIC CuOLLET.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
Good Enough In His Why.

uncle''- began the old friend.
Ssh! interrupted Mrs. Jennie Olog-
ical Tree.
whats the matter?" asked the old
friend. "Ho was II good man, wasn't
hep
ooh, yes, I suppose he was good
enough in his way, but we never speak
of him now"
"Why, 1 thought that he used to be
very fond of you"
HE was."
And that he left you all his money"
He did. l said that he was good
enough i'll his way, didn't II"
Yes, of course. But 1 don't quite
understand. Wasn't it his money that
made you independently rich and en-
abled you to set up this establishment?''
or course it was, and 1 am very
grateful to him, but I don't want it TO
get noised about among my society
friends. 1t would be n fearful humilia-
ton to admit the relationship"
II don't see"--
Cant you understand that he made
his money in trade, and in the retail
trade at that?'
"Oh, well, if that's the way Won feel
ABOUT 1t, don't sec how you came to
accept It,"
Why, can't you sec that it was very
piebelan IN him to mako money in trade.
but that it's all right with us because
we got it by Observation-Disclosures
Post.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
Making Him Happy.

Uncle Ike, as they called him in
Montezuma, has always been a queer
character. Years ago, as the story goes,
he lived up in the edge of Taylor coun-
ty, and every Saturday would come to
town to get drunk and have a rousing
time with the boys. The old man final
~ decided to emigrate to Texas, where
he remained several years and then re-
turned to his old place.
The old man looked sad and detected
when he was told that since his depar-
ture Montezuma had become civilized
enough to have sidewalks and the tele-
graph. He could not believe it till he
went to town and saw it with his own
eyes, and when he realized the truth.
the old man wept like n child.
He hunted up the mayor and told him
he was 60 years old and had no hope of
living through the winter. He had come
10 town expecting to get drunk, ride his
old mule, through saloons and do consid-
cradle shooting and yelling, and it sad
dened the mayors heart to be obliged
to tell him that any such conduct would
result in his arrest. Tears were falling
Town his aged checks as he asked official
permission to ride through just one sa-
loon and shoot six holes in the mirror
behind the bar. When the mayor had
to refuse it, he begged to be allowed to
gallop up and down the street and shoot
at glass insulators on tho telegraph
poles. His honor couldn't sanction that
either, but after discussing the matter
he made a compromise with him. 1t
was agreed that he might stand OH the
public square and utter n dozen old
time boots and then go and get drunk.
put there was to BIO 10 riding or shoot
ing.
Old. Ike selected Z O'Clock in the even
ing as his hour, and the city marshal
was on hand to count his boots. The
first throo brought everybody into the
street, and the next three started half
the population out of town. The last
II was a grand wind up which Jared
the shingles Oh the roofs, and when he
got through tho old man felt himself
ten years younger. An hour later he
was blind drunk, and by the mayors
he was laid away on q bed of
shavlngs i'll a carpenter shop.
The mayor didn't deny that it was
against the ordinance, and he certainly
had no legal authority to permit it, but
he wanted to make old Ike happy once
more, and he was willing to take the
responsibility .-Atlanta Constitution.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
VIEWED AND FQl
Adjustable Collars md Cuns-Plaid velvet
For Bodlccs and Trimming.

For BodIocs and Trimmings.
Chinohilla, SO long neglected, is again
worry fashionable. 1t enters into many of
tho most expensive costumes of all kinds.
Unfortunatelyit is very delicate md easily
injured and requires careful use. Women
who have collars and pieces of chinohiHa
lying away, tucked out of sight because
thoy wore out of date, could do woll to
bring them out II altor thcn to suit tho
times, for this fur will never be moro fash
tonablo than 1t is ut present.
Silver fox Is one Of tho most expensive
furs that nrc worn, and only tho wealthiest
persons can afford to buy it. Silver beaver
Is also costly, but that is because SO much
handwork is dono on It. Tho silver hairs
from the badger arc insorted In tho beaver
pelt by means Of % barbed noedle, which
carries each hair separately through half
tho thickness of tho skin, where 1t Is So
ouroly fastened. Russian sablo Is another
high priced fur and is one Of tho most
beautiful ones.
A recent novelty consists of adjustable
velvet collar and cuffs, which may DO worn
with any gown. Tho velvet is OF dark,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
San Francisco For an Epicure.

Oclrichs asserts that not any,
where in America can you get so perfect q
dinner rs can DO served in midwintcr in
San francisco. During ono of his visits
here in january. 1 think, ho was enter.
tanned at tho Palace hotcl, and OH the
menu were fresh Bartlett pears, now po-
tntoes, asparagus, cucumbcrs, melons,
awbcrT and every variety of gamo.
Mr.. Oclrichs' establishment was unbound.
ed.-San Francisco Wave.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
ChcynlIer lsavard.

Tho famous Chevalier Bayard, who
Is held up in all tho histories and ro-
mances MS % model of chivalry, was
greatly opposed to the use of firearms,
and always ordered his troops to put
captured musketeers to death without
mercy, as practicing a form of warfare
antircly uncivilized and unlawful. ~
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

"The saloon" said the prohibition
list boarder, kills moro men every year
han war;"
why shouldn'titf" asked tho cheer
full idiot. at gets better action, so to
speak. In battle only / ball ont Of every
so takes effect. indianapolis Journal.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
BUY A home.
Why Continue to Rent, When You
Can Buy Almost as Easy ?
Below See a Partial List Of
Our Bargains. We Have Many
Besides These.

No.. L. 8ss s ct III sia best 9. S S9i,asss s sSsss' 20, on
CENT Pee Tso. l esoand nI is w Toatt0g g6 5s , Sgsr Tho 10
price OF the property.
NO. q ss seS e .vs siESO 3! w., rs %iss Soa. on
,n%ssgnr over stable and large lot. for sa,aS0;
5000. "A great bargain, and will not DO on ths
market long at this price.
NO, 3- nae. " Rese 8 n snd the on ot nsT0Ts soo ans.
COED Location loo + and large lots. for $1,000 each; SID
Nh /-Three good Groom houses on Well,
; per months once sold Tor s2,CoO apiece.
Mn. E--A goodlhouse near the West End
Mu. round house, nicely located, 5000;
Mn G Nice 4room cottage on corner lot,
$50: 80 cash M and ~ ns. m IN good r condition, for
SLIGO to build.
Mg., H.. best part Of S SIs Gis0S aVen nSess 6. on O..
$i,2oo; $50 cash; s1s per month.
Nh 9 A nice Broom house :on Jefferson
Modern improvements, Sa,35O; $3.50 cash and $40
Elegant1l.room house on Jefferson.
s,t, many many %. osstssSaIdId ! including stable, ss sasES
No: TO-. , s5$sn :ea asHlis; s9 sl,eSs; s. il
WUe i. avenue n. W., to trade for a farm.
Mo. -Four houses on best part o, Third
farm.
Init Groom residence, with so foot
Ss6o. on easy terms. This Ia AIN fine invest%en ii .Ss
it must be business property somo day.
NJ. ~. improvements o. Dale avenue,
near in. $780,
mo. IL. s sls ssss d sSs .3S, N, mssss, $500;
mo. s l. ss,S s aSe! ], ~ N sasss $500;
GFaat Bargain In Truck Farm.
ACRES highly improved land, now ak room
n nn rssefvoiT. from which al the land can be
electric car line. Cost $500. Prico now SI,4So, |
'Pippin" Apple Land.
l ACRES a.9ss g 8 q r,s nice Sot level land, twenty-five
"a good timber. This land HEsddol% ies o ON baek eae. srs sn
tho famous .,Pippin" apple belt. Twenty.aye
5Gsgo assorted apple trees. Price 8 ,l6O cash. /
This IS . hnc investment. '
and adjoining counties 'Ao
~ Teams always ready to show any Of these.
4. W, SPINDLE & COL
Q Jefferson Street. Roanoke. Va.
Coal and Wood. |
IA LII GRADES OF COAL. FULL WEIGHT
:, = pTomIRpsu 1ssIyes y: Also, Wood by tho load
Yards, Norwich Lock Works.
III In r.. %. LOONEy.
L
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
The Same.

She-Hold mo fast.
He-Pardon ne You should say,
Hold me quickly
She tdemurcly)-But l meant both.
Truth.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

Nn. ca goodlhouse near the West End
ssu' round house, nicely located, 5000:
$1OJ cash and $1s.5O per month. Wv
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

Nh X-Three good Groom houses on Well,
NU. = avenue o. W One $500, one $500 and
9ne $1,000; $40 cash and $40 per month, or $50 and
: per MONTH once sold Tor S2,C0O apiece.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

M One OF the best business nuuses on
w. q. tho best side OF Jefferson street. for
Ss.VoS,9n easy terms, now renting for over 10
~ LcenE--fho ground Is worth more than the
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

Ma 9-Three nice houses on Tazewell ave-
NU.. d. nue., two 9 and the other 7 rooms.
good location and large lots. for 81 900 each; Sid
cash and $40 per month.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

M Nice 4-room cottage on corner lot.
sSn. ". ,Northwest, in good condition for
SSoo; 800 cash and IS per month. This house cost
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

En Two number one 8-room houses on
sNUsl best part OF Eighth avenue 9. g..
&1,2oo; $50 cash; s1a per month. -
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

NH Groom residence, with 80 foot
= lot RAINING back to railroad for
Ssa61. on easy terms. This IL a fine Investment. AZ
it must be business property como day.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15
WHY THE SEA rs SALT
1T HAS BEEN SO EVER SINCE THE
CREATION OF THE WORLD.

OF Great Benefit to Observation-Disclosures
Produced by tho Skeletons OF Animals
That Could Not Havo Lived In Fresh Wa.
tcr-Nroses' Short Account.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

EH IN -9-room dwelling with modern
W. q improvements Oi Dalo avenue.
near in. 81, $40,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-15

Mn D. Splendid s-room residence on
eeUs 4 Seventh avenue 8. W., with modern
improvements. stable and large lot, for Sa.a5O:
$2S cash. balance $25 per month. Former price
market long at this price.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28


Adjourned until afternoon.
Chairman St John raped for order
and introduced the Rev. Mr. Hagerty,
afternoon session. At the conclusion
of the invocation G. W. Baker was
called upon for report from the con-
ference committee He said that the
time was too short to reach Il salts
factory conclusion. There were not
more than 100 men III the conference
and only two hours in which to dis
cuSS the methods to be pursued He
read the resolutions which We're
adopted at the coniele nee On motion
of Mr.. Turner of Kansas the report
was accepted and adopted by 4 unani-
nous vote.
The report of the platform commit
tee was then made by Senator Jones
of Nevada.
A motion to adopt the platform was
made. Mr. Hess of Illinois objected,
and wordy wrapgle followed. 1t
ended in The adoption of the platform.
1t was decided by the chairman that
the recommendation regarding nOmi-
nations was not part of the platform
and should be acted upon separately.
Mr.. Page Of Nebraska moved that the
convention proceed to the nomination
of a presidential candidate. 1t pre-
vailed. Gen. Warner said it would be
necessary to nominate a candidate
rather than endorse in order to avoid
some of the peculiariIies of the state
ballot laws. E. e. Lutte of Kansas
nominated William J. Bryan of Ne
braska.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28
Fight at q Hall Game.

Minneapolis, July % -To-day's bali
game was sensational in the extreme.
In the first inning Bill Wilson became
angered because Umpire Clark called
a foul OH him. He grabbed the umpire
by the neck, but Clark turned and inn
mediate1y commenced to pound him.
Wilson fell and Clark was punching
at his head all the time. Several 9TH
or players joined in aid in endeavor-
ing to separate the contestants there
were several encounters. Wilson
waited for Clark after the game and
went for him, but Clark knocked him
down several times, and when the po-
lice interfered Wilson acknowledged
that he had enough. Clark had drawn
blood in several places. Wilson was
out of the game after the first fight.