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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

During the army manouyers near
Stetiia a comical incident occurred.
A young lieutenant Of the cavalry
guards, who has considerable property
was sent with six men 10 reconnoiter
in the direction in which his regiment
was to advance. Arriving at a bridge
crossing the Stettin highroad, ho fas-
tened a board across, writing upon it
with chalk these words, "This bridge
is blown up" signing it with his
name. After this heroic exploit he
retired a little ways aud treated his
command aud himself to an excellent
breakfast, in which several bottles Of
liquor played an important part
Tired from the ride on the hot day,
the little command, after that repast,
took a rest along the wall Of ceme-
near by, allowing the horses to Craze.
In the meantime, however, an in
fantry regiment of the enemy had ar
rived at the bridge, and lie command
er wrote another one, which read:
"This bridge is built up again" The
cavalry patrol were discovered and
found asleep. The colonel of the reg
iment ordered their horses and arms
taken away, allowing them to continue
in their slumber. OF course, when
they awoke, a few hours afterward,
and made their way back to their own
command, without being able to give
an account of what had become Of
their horses, sabers and guns, there
was great CONSERVATION among them.
sa@As~e44.4
Since the lieutenant in charge Of the
expedition intended to retire into pri-
vate life at an early day, to devote
himself to his agricultural interests,
the colonel Of his regiment gave him
the advice of executing the contem-
plated change at as early date as pos
slble. Berlin Boersen. Zeitung.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

Philippe with more icars Dld
ho feally9
(ihero ia a pause. Uncle John
reeda his paper uumovod
Philippe ltimidly)-I think. uncle,
j viii write 20 The secretaries and say
1 have not been been well lately. 4
think ] should like q change
Uncle John-Abroad, my deari
Phillippa-Yoa. and we don't mon-
ton physical development 20 any ono
we meet
Uncle John-Not for worlds, my
love. Suppose wo 60 to Nice. Charlie
has his yacht there. Do you think
Nice viii do?
(Phillippa thinks it will. II does)
Black and White.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15
Animals Like Petting.

"Does petting make any difference
in the intelligence of animals?" an
animal expert once asked
eyes, and often the effect is marked.
Cats are generally regarded as the
least susceptible to influence are
slowest in developing but great
changes have been made in them by
petting. Inmany parts of the country
they run wild; that is, cat
abandoned by family, because the
people are tired of it or because to
move it will bring bad luck, takes to
the woods and its descendants live by
hunting. These cats often becomes
expert hunters and fishers. Some are
caught and trained but they are never
bright.
"a cat that lives in family of
sedate people, who never play with it
is never so intelligent as one tina ;
plays with children. ! have known
cats that seemed to understand all
that was said to them. / had a cat
once that would turn somersaults
when begging for supper. Triubner
the great publisher, had one that
came to meet him every afternoon
when he returned from business-it
seemed to know when he was due.
"Dogs show the result OF attention
even more than cats. Several years
ago an experiment was madeat Belle
yue hospital which was interesting. A
litter Of newly-born puppies was divid-
ed, part shut up in solitude and part
allowed to remain in the house. At the
end Of one year all the dogs we're
killed. The brain cells Of the house
dogs we're twice as large as those of
the dogs that have been confined.
Animals like to live with people
and are willing to be petted. Young
seals crowd around their slayers and
seem to welcome them. Moose are
very susceptible, and will even allow
women to ride on their backs Bears
do not respond-they are very stupid
and beyond a few tricks, know moth
ing. New York Press.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

A novel and interesting report has
just been issued by the United States
geological survey on the public lands
now open to entry and settlement,
which embrace one-third Of the whole
extent of the country, exclusive of
Alaska. The relative location and
area of this vast domain of free land
are shown by large colored map and
the distribution is further illustrated
in the report by means of diagrams
showing the proportion from each
state and territory. Numerous pho
tographs of scenery in the West are
also given. The character of the land
is described in general terms and
shown by a colored map exhibiting
the forests, woodlands and grazing
areas. The main point developed by
this report is that the value of the
lands Of this unoccupied third Of the
United States is dependent primarily
on the water supply. Much Off has
been reclaimed by irrigation, but by
far the greater portion cannot be irri-
gated, and is valuable mainly for pas
turage and for forest growth. 1t is
asserted that the great question before
The American people is how best to
ntilizo this vast area to develop its
agricultural possibilities, and how to
nse that portion which cannot be cul-
tiyated for grazing and for the pro-
duction Of timber. This report gives
in concise form the results Of years Of
investigation, and brings together in
= clear and striking manner the most
prominent facts concerning the peo.
pies. heritsge.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15
QUAINT AND CURIOUS

Postage stamps 20 the number ef
1900, $500 are annually used -
people IN The United States
Artificial teeth Of porcelain we're
made in France aa early 81 l776. A
fuli upper aud lower sot cost g little
over si 900.
A German Doughlas Count of
the Grand Duohy Of Baden, seven
feet, two inches tall, has made his APP
pearance in London.
A farmer Of South Gray, Me-, says
he has a ben that is twenty-five years
old Who can yet scratch a good living
and care for brood Of chickens.
In tho United States a driver Of
horses sits on the right and turns his
team in that direction. In England
the national custom is the reverse.
The city OF Sydney, Australia, has
imposed a fine Of one pound upon any
person convicted Of splitting upon tho
floor Of public buildings or upon the
street
A Caxton copy Of Chaueer's Can
terbury Tales, " printed in 147s, was
sold at auction during the week FOR
So, 100 although some Of the leaves
were missing.
Bears are the most profitable AMI
mails for trappors in Maine this sea
son, on account of the large amount
Of oil taken from their bodies II Is
sold for "a a gallon.
A Parsee sacred fire which is burn
ing in a temple at Logiguil, Persia, is
known to have not been extinguished
since the days OF Rapbereth, who
lived twelve centuries ago.
The longest suspended telephone
wire is no doubt that extending across
lake Wallenstadt, in Switzerland. The
distance from post to post measures
one and half miles, yet at the lowest
point the wire is still 100 feet above
the lake.
A New York undertaken has a big
black horse called Duke, which pos.
sesses n genuine mustache Of long,
curly hair on its upper lip. 1t was
shaved off once, but quickly grew
again, and is now as soft and curly as
any mans.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15
Mnnmnnn.

hifaIghiway through my heart thls fasi 4
day
ny trulh.aown hand Is driven,
God never takes ono thing away
but something else IL given.
Ibid not know IA earlier years
This law otloye and kindred,
But without hope, through bitter years
lmoumed On sorrows blindness.
And ever following each roeut
For some departed treasure,
My sad ropInlng heart was met
With unexpected pleasure.
I Thought e only happened 90,
But limo this truth has taught mei
No least thing from my llie can 20
But something else ls brought me.
It Is the law, complete, sublime,
And now with faith uuahaken,
In patience but blde my tlmo
When any Joy Il taken.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

According to the reckoning Of Alex
ander Hogg, correspondent OF the
Railway Gazette, a railway run can be
made more easily from Buffalo 10 New
York than from New York to Buffalo,
because the speed Of the eastward
moving train being added to that of
the rotating earth, the reduction Of
weight due to centrifugal force is
ereater.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

The population of the German en-
pire, according to a census just com.
pleted, is now 81, us, 364, an increase
Of 1929, S94 since 1890. This low
rate of growth, less than five percent,
may be partly accounted for, however,
by the large German emigration to
America. The rats of increase in
France is also very low The total
population in that country in 1891
was only SO, 343, 1872 inhabitants.
Germany probably leads France by
about $4,000, 600.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

German universities are determined
to put down the time-honored custom
OF students duels. At Halle heavy
penalties are enforced against dueling
and notices are posted up in the uni
versity that ''those who are not
ashamed to show themselves in the
streets and uqhealed wounds, the re-
suit Of dueling, are liable to the Sc
verest punishment "
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

The New York Observer says: The
only newspaper in the world printed
almost exclusively in figures is said to
be lie Monaco, published at Monaco,
on the Mediterranean, which gives
the numbers that turn up in the
gambling business week by week,
Monaco itself is but blot upon the
lovely landscape Of the Riviera. And
that is but an ignoble use to which to
put arithmetic, to make it record the
gains and losses of the poor dupes Of
the gambling craze.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

II the cathode ray assists in the
diagnosis OF suspected appendicitis, It
will be a boon to mankind, suggests
the Atlanta Journal This trouble
has been found to be frequent, and
unless a correct diagnosis is made in
the earliest stage. the chances Of re-
ooyery are far from good.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

The Russian government has re-
Gently placed contracts for sl2, 900, 900
worth Of war material In tho United
States alone, and the Parliament Of
Japan is now discussing q plan for the
investment Of $40, 900, 600 in fleots
and foriressoa
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

The Dundee Courier, an entorpris.
ing Scottish newspaper, has sent q
commissioner to Argentine to aacor-
tain how tho farmers Of that country
can probably grow wheat aud land It
IN Europe Of "a a quarter, or fity
cents a busheL
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15
IN PASTURES NEW.

Philippe, New. and Uncle John. Fat. Forty
and not such a fool as he looks. Scene "A
Drawing Room In Suburbia.
Uncle John quitting down his news
paper as Philippe entersl Very glad
to see you, my dear. Enjoyed myself
immensely, thank you Delightful
yacht; French cook; choppy sea.
Can't believe Two been away three
months Quite well-dear? That's
right And jogging along pretty
much the same as usual, suppose.
Philippe Seating herself opposite
in a straight-backed chair, and with
dignity)--I have ceased to jog, uncle,
for the past nine weeks
Uncle What-oh2 Ceased
to jog, my dear? Very onterprising
Of you, am sure. Struck out new
line, / suppose. Gone in for a slum
perhaps Very nice thing a slum, I
am told Dirt, drink and socialism
most picturesque.
Phillippa-You are mistaken, uncle.
Chrrity is SO old-fashioned that -
Uncle John-That you have written
a novel. Very clever indeed. There
is certain delicacy and refinement
about a lady's novel that no man, to
my thinking, not even a Frenchman,
has ever attained. Nota novel? Rights
and wrongs from a platform perhaps.
Such a charming speaker, my dear
Philippe, could convert me to any
thing.
Phillippa-You will oblige me,
Uncle John, by being as little friyo-
lous as possible Charity is played
out, as said. Every one writes
novels, and woman's rights are not at
tracing much attention. have gone
in for the physical Development of
our sex in fields doth actual and meta
phorical fields, as our leader says)
which men have hitherto ursurped for
their exclusive possession-and am
prepared to meet unAinchingly any
amount of opposition which you may
offer the cause in my person.
Uncle John (resting his newspaper
on his stout knees ana looking up)-
Opposition From me What in the
world should have made you suppose
that, my love? oppose you? Not
at all. On the other hand, a cause as
noble as the one you have named
claims all my sympathy. Physical
development, my dearl What more
needed in class of persons who can
get into No. 3 shoes and Not gloves.
am not personal in the least, as
sure you, Philippe. All women take
three in shoes and six in gloves-or
they say they do, which is the same
tWng. Yes-yes, Philippe, can
promise your cause my most Jealous
and devoted support.
Philippe (rather taken aback by a
reception which totally differs from
her expectations)-I am glad of it,
if you had dlsapproved should have
been compelled to act without your
approval.
Uncle Certainly, my love,
certainly
Phillippa-And have not indeed
waited for it, in that was, trust,
not inefficient member of the winning
team in the public football match, Of
which you may have seen an account
in the papers few weeks back.
Uncle John-To be sure / did. A
vulgar and preiudioed account, if l am
not mistaken but still an account, and
and in the public press. Dear-dear
me-what proud moment it would
have been if l could have turned on
all those ill-bred scoffers at Nice
British gentlemen, too, they called
themselyes) and said Gentleman,
beware Ny niece is member of the
Ladies' Football Club Disrespeot il
at your peril"
Phillippa-You would obligo me
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15
The Inst Atlantis.

The belief that the shalloWer parts
Of the bottom Of the Eastern Atlantic
are parts Of a submerged continent
once Joined to the mainland seems to
be growing. Scientific evidence in
support OF Plato's story Of lost
Atlantis has recently multiplied a
bundredfold.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

Il ia reported That Tho 'qady mayor"
Of Woitorn town has announced
"bargain day in tho tax Office. 40
cent poll taxes. reduced from 60.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15
UnexpIOred Lake In Missouri.

The Grand Gulf in Oregon County,
Missouri, is nearly four miles long,
100 feet deep, and 100 feet wide. It
is crossed by natural bridge wide
enough for a wagon road, with a
passageway below wide enough for
two teams to pass abreast. At the
base of the gulf is a cave, leading to
an unexplored lake Of water inhabited
by eyeless fish. This lake is some 500
feet beneath the surface and is sup
posed to be a feeder for the mammoth
spring in Arkansas, eight miles dis
tant. The Grand Gulf is one Of the
wonders Of the world -Sedalia Mo. }
Bazoo.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-05-15

II is proposed to 'double-deck" the
Union stock yards at Chicago. The
ground space will be devoted entirely
to cattle aud that above to sheep and
hogs.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
THE POLLARD MURDER,
Fourth Days Trial of Mary Alternately.
Tho Priaonar,a Taatimanu

Fourth Days Trinl of Mary ALTERNATELY.
Tho Prisoners Testimony.
FARMvILLE, Va, April a3.-This ia
the fourth day Of the trial of Marv
Alternately, charged with complicisy in
the murder Of Mrs. Pollard. At the
opening Of court Judge Oruse stated he
would not decide the question of admit
ting the testimony of Lula Alternately
until she was placed upon the stand.
Although commonwealth witness her
Testimony was somewhat in favor OF the
prisoner.
DR.. Winston. OF this place, was called
oy the prosecution to ascertain how
long 1t would take the animal heat 10
leave dead body. DR.. Winston stated
several hours.
Mrs. Martha Thompson, of For.
Mitchell, mother of David Thompson,
the man whom Mersble claimed to have
been his accomplish when he told the
white man story" WAS next examined.
Her evidence was very damaging TO the
prisoner. The commonwealth here
rested its case.
at $3.50 O'Clock court convened again.
The first witness introduced for the de-
tense was w. #. Clark, q merchant of
Chase City. His testimony was q re-
production Of what he had previously
given In Sne Marble case. Several
Witnesses from Mecklenburg were ex-
amined. Mary Alternately. the accused,
was then placed on the stand to testify
In her own behalf.
She stated that she WAS at Pollard's
house on the evening Of the murder, but
remained there only short time and
then returned home. The first infor-
nation she had of the murder was from
her husband. Wilson Alternately, who
exclaimed. "Lor'. Mary. they done
killed old Miss" That was about
night. She then returned to Pollsrd's
houee and remained there all night, and
on the next morning assisted others in
shrouding Mrs. Pollard.
Judge Flournoy requested her TO
state to the jury whether she had any
thing TO do with the killing OF Mrs. Pol.
lard. She positively denied having any.
shing to do with the same
Mr.. Soutball (for the pfosecu tion) then
commenced to crois.examine her. Mr..
Wise objected to certain question, but
Judge Crute overruled the objection.
Mr.. Wise then requested His honor to
allow the prosecution to file bill of ex-
cepttons. Judge Crute granted this re-
quest. adiourninY court until tonight.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
his BOOM LAUNCHED.
amid Much Turbulence and Ioss os
Temper QUAY Was Inao,s.,

uon turbulence and Loss of
temper Quay Was Endorsed.
HARRIsBURG, Pa, April 30. The Re-
puoiicans OF Pennsylvania assembled
mere to-day In convention and formalIv
asuncnea che boom of United States
senator ID. 8. Quay for the Presid entisl
nominsuon. This feat was accomplished
amid scenes OF much turbulence. Men
orainariiy sedate Lost their tsmpers and
ssau nafhn shinRs TO each other.
Ing Violent scenes were the result of
efforts Of anti Quay delegates to seoure
sne adoption of . resolution naming
mckinley IS the second choice of the
convention. After an exciting deb,te
sne proposition was defeated by vote
Of 17s to 65. 'o'o
Ine convention nominated the slated
osndidstes for congressman at large
ana selected the delegates and electors
81 large named at last nights caucus.
oiawn up by Senator Qusy's friends.
witnout any material change. In fact
IL was Quay all through.
The platform declares for protection,
which is declared to be frst OF ali
national issues. On money a SAWS:
Fsishful TO Its record, believing that
tne people are entitled 10 the use of the
pest money and anxious 20 re-.
store and preserve the industrial
ana commercial prosperity of the Union
the Republican party favors inter.
national bimetalism, and until that can
Dc established upon secure basis, OPP
poses the coinage Of silver except upon
government sccounts, and demands the
ard of value"
The plank endorsing Senator Quay for
President is particularly strong. Candi-
oates were then nominated as follows:
congressman at.large, Galushs A. Grow,
OF Susquehanns, renominated. and
samuel A. DAvenport, Of Erie.
National delegates at large-James s.
beocom, Gov. d. 81. Hastings, who will
nominate Quay; James Elverson,
Francis j. Terrence, DR.. T. L. Flower,
w. w. Griest, f. II. Barker and Joseph
Bosler.
The last act of the convention was 70
re-elect Senator Quay as State chair
man by acclamation. The convention
adjourned sine die at Sis p. IN.
INK 10
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
STRAWBERRY sHRRBET,
FIVE CENTS.
ICE CREAM SODA,
FIVE CENTS.
KGG PHOSPHATE,
FIVE CENTS.
MAsSIR'S PHARMACY.

General Lees Nomination Confirmed.
WASHINGTON. April 90 The Senate
In executive session to day confirmed
the nomination Of Gen. Fltzhugh Lee to
be consul general at Havana, Cubs.
There was no opposition to the confirm
alton. Both Virginia Sens sors expressed
themselves rs satisfied with the ap.
pointment.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

MADRID, April 2a.-The Heraldc
msiptsins thst the United States has
semi officially approached Spain on the
subject OF political reforms in Cuba.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
Upright Piano, $3.50.

ONE splendid upright piano, seven &C.
taves, fancy walnut case, second hand,
but in good order and tune, for $50, on
payments Of 81 per month. without In.
serest. A real bargain. Hobbie Piano
Co,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
A Record.

5000 MILES on o "Cleveland" bicycle
without break For particulars look
In the windows OF Roanoke Cycle Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
A Record.

$4,000 MILES on q "Cleveland" bicycle
without break. For particulars look
In the windows of Roanoke Cycle Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
Minister Wills Bsok

SAN Francisco. April 23-Albert 8.
Willis, minister from this country to the
Hawaiian islands. arrived from Homo
lulu to-day.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

THE United States Government. re-
ports show Royal Baking Powder su-
perior to all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
Political Reforms An Cnba.

OUR csc Golf Caps are yours for this
week only for 100. Jos. Conn.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

LIGHT summer coats now on sale at
CoHN's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

OUR Shoe Department Is now open.
The latest and best in stylish footwear.
GILKEsON G. TAYLOR,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
Tobacco Burned.

WINSTON. N. G, April 80 j. w.
Wood 81 Co.'S. tobacco factory ct Kings,
WAS destroyed by fire including 40, 600
pounds OF leaf and large amount of
plug, fixtures, etc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

p CLEVELAND BICYCLES at Roanoke
Cycle CompAny's.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS MEET
Proceedings of the Convention
at Stanton Yesterday.

State Chairman Lamb Calls the Conven.
ton to Order and Urges HARMONY
Gel. II. W. Craig, OF stsunton, Selected
as Temporary Delegates at
Large Will Probably BIO Instructed for
Mckinley.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
~ RaYa.

Rays.
RAYS, the most powerful light, fail
to detect the slightest deiecs In the
"Cleveland" Bicycle. They are famous
by faultless manufacture. Roanoke
Cycle Co., sole agents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE }
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
Demand For a Shorter Day.

PIrTsBURa, Pa April 23.-In an in
terview here to- day President Gompers,
OF the American Federation of Labor,
stated thas over 100000 men would
make q demand for shorter day on
May l.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24

MEMS fine footwear.
GILKEsoN g. TAYLOR,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-24
No Women Delegatas.

No Women Delegates.
CLEVELAND, o., April 2s.-The propo.
sition to admit women az lay delegates
to the general conference of the M. e.
Church, has been defeated by l6 votes.