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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-02-24
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-02-24
BIOGRAPHICAL.

Samuel Ellison Hcik was born
in 1872, in Lancaster county, ) {.
His fathers name was ! Washing
ton Bcll>. Miss McNIurray Wa
his mother. The family consisted
Of : + Bolk, j Washington Bc!a.
and Martha; who married Mr.
Hayes.
Capt Bolk IVES 50, his brother
SO, his sister about so. Captain
Belk was a relative of Jas Belll,
the old gentleman who visited in
Charlotte in 1875, and who was
10 years old.
q Captain BcIk's mother died
when he was quite young, and he
was reared by an uncle. He re
ccivcd the most Of his academic
education under the late Jennings
b Kerr, who was proprietor of
the Charlotte Hotel.
He was orderly sergeant of Co
a, first [ s dragons in the Mexi-
oor r.or
ITo olon,ol .o
-1i.t,rsas -,-rrrr,,u1.-.-, m r,I ,,r,sr,,, :,
county and came to Charlotte Oc
tobcr 1913. He cIcrkcd for Mr.
Richard Carson and Mr. EIms. and
was engaged aftcrword with . firm,
known MS Blair, Young & Co.
Selling out his interest in
the firm, he became clerk ut the
Charlotte and Columbia denot.
under Mr. Hamilton Mastcn.
After spending some time there.
he accepted an offer to become
te''"r OF the branch bank Of North
Carolina OF which the late John
IRWIN, rather or Mrs Judge o.
nofhc' was president, and Thomas
" DoWey, cashier. lie held this
position until he volunteered in
1861. to enter tbc sarv;oo of +,l
Confedarocv uo o.. .
e.. ,;o.. wv u
nrs' lieutenant IN Capt Harvey
"hi'e company. lie was wound
ed at Gettysburg, and his arm
amputated at the shoulder
Ho vvo. oIoo.oa o
900 .!'''"f
of III iooo' ana served continuous
~ until 1884, making a good re
cord for himself and the county
lie set al example for honest V
that hos noror h.o, ,o,ou..,. -.
'en ''i'"f'e" lr"'l
Captain Belk was really not q
captain, but lieutenant. so Mr. W
f. Cochrane, who was in the same
company, saws, but he was olw,v,
known as "c,nta,n - ue hooo,
life after the war without y ali. 49,
and by the strictest economv ~
his manner of living, had occnmn.
- 'i'" "''uiiIu'
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-02-24
Rev j b Harris, of Rock Hill,
was in town yesterday.
Ira B Dunlap gf Rock Hill,

is in the city.
When you come to town
bring Lemmond your Bees wax
he will pay liberal price for it.
Court will convene next Mon
day. Gentlemen of the jury an1
witnesses De at your post.
Leaks in the roof of the court
house are being stopped. A stitch
in time.
Miss May Williamson will
give an entertainment with her
class in physical culture at the
court-houso next Friday night
We are glad to learn that Mr.
K + Allison, who has bcan con
fined 70 his bed several weeks
with pneumonia, is able to sit up
ut his home.
Don't forget to call and pay
your subscription to the LEDGER
during court week. We shall OK
pect you. Don't disappoint us.
Miss Florclla Meynardie, who
has been on an extended visit TO
relatives in Chester County, re.
turned home Thursday.
Misses Ella Mackey and Nat
tie Miller, of the Winthrop Sol
lege, spent Saturday and Sunday
Mt this place with their parents.
They returned to Rock Hill Mon
day.
------. i-!"rriir',ltss-re ms Pinoo, i5y T,o,
c. w. Humphreys, on Thursday
day night last, Mr.. Mum Harris
and Miss Daisy Montgomery,
daughter of Mr. II n Montgomery
all OF this county. :,
j w Hindman, of Fort Lawn
took the o II d G. train here
Monday for Iorkvillo to visit
friends.
The Physical Culture Ciasscs
will give an exhibition IN the
Court House, Thursday night, ut
oight O clock. Admission, Adults
25 cents, children Is cents. In
case of rain it will be postponed
until Friday night.
The Monroe Enquirer says
that the demand for GHspensary
mt that place has been revived.
A meeting of citizens vas held
Tuesday and plans we've formula
ted for getting bill end petition
before the legislature now in ses-
sion at Raleigh.
Mr. Charley Griffin returned
yesterday from Monroe, N. c.,
where he went last Saturday to at.
tend the funeral of his grand
mother, Mrs. Edith Privett, who
died the day before, of Ia grippe,
at the advanced qge of 70 years.
MIR. n 0 Pyles, Columbia,
mas sent TO this office copy of his
Legislative directory. II contains
'ne names OF the members alpha
oeticaily arr9nged with their
church afiiliation copntv most
Office, occupation and BOARDING
places. 1t ais 10 gives cbairmep of
committees, attaches, etc. Price
10 cents.
Every effort is being made
10 capture he negro Joe Ham
mona VINO escaped from the chain
gang stockadfe one night several
weeks ago. MIR Addison, one of
the guards, las been searching in
several sectiP Pns of the county this
week. lie Jcalled in Saturday to
say that ne could find no trace of
MN ana TO Ask us to correct the
impression created that he was on
au'y as nigI Iht guard at the time
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-02-24
Local MatIays. !.
De.tJf Notice.

DeEtnf Notice.
will te in nv Office IN Ian.
cater Jr0n lhe 1t TO the 20th q.
every month for the practice o
my Dro'ee sion.
80 Office over pa
Respectfully.
J. E. RutIedse, NJ. d., ID. DIS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-02-24

I Not to enjoy life but to employ
life ought to be our aim and aspi-
ration.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
ST. CLAIR BROS. IN TURKEY TIME.

The melancholy days may come
The saddest be and drear,
But with Thanksgiving's holiday
Abundance and good cheer
VIII serve to make the clouds seem bright
If we consider it Alright.
In turkey time.
The monarch of the barn. yard wide.
With plumage rutlled oft,
Who common poultry doth deride
And thinks his "snap' is soft,
will, ERE November days are past.
Find out that those DAYS are his last
In turkey time
To make Thanksgiving Day a Joy
or feast and of pleasure;
Oae thing ut least is requisite
IN Overlooking measures;
Heap up the table we'll with food
That's dainty, delicate and goJd
In turkey time.
or prunes and raisins, dates and figs.
And nuts from Sicily,
And Spanish olives, pickle too,
There ought IL store to be;
Plum pudding and the best mince pies
We know especially you'll prize
,n In turkey time.
Now to be frank with all our friends,
And surely let them know
Where they can get the best of these,
We counsel, LOOKsBELOW;
And If you follow up the cue,
They ii do their very best for you
in every time.
Cranberries and Kalamazoo Celery.
G. L. BLOUNT, Manager,
III Jefferson St. Both Phones No. III
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
GREAT MINE FIRE RAGING.
Aspen Camp May be Closed Down
By 1t.

Aspen, Col, Nov. IA fire tina. gives
promise to close down every mine in the
camp is raging in the 500 foot level of the
Smuggler mine. In one of the immense
caverns left from the excavation of ore n
large crib is turning
rms crib Is so feet wide, 1854 feet long
ana 5oo ,eet high. 1t contains many thou
SANDS OF cord timber. The tim Der is dry
and pprky and will smolier for MANY
months unless Quenched All efforts r.
reach the fire have proven unsuccessful.
At one time twelve unconscious. miners
we're hoisted from the mine. Shortly
aiterward siN more were hOisted out in
only little less serious condition.
J ne Mollle Gibson owners, w hose mine
Is but twenty feet from the burning crib.
and connected with it, became pauic
stricken about the time the unconscious
miners were being brought to the surface.
and were ready to abandon :be mine to
its fate
The pump nien, as we'll IA the miners,
deserted their posts, and the pumps
stopped. Hearing of this, Master Me.
chanlc Carson. of the Smuggler mine.
crawled through the connection and
started the Mollie pumps before they
were drowned out. This prnbabl, saved
the Mollie.
AT the Smuggler Manager Hallett en-.
deavored to bulkhead the workings above
the lire. This was unsuccessful and some
twenty-five men were overcome by gas in
the attempt. To flood ..,the mine means
the drowning out of all the big mines in
the camp Manager Cox, of the Mollie
Gihson' gave the impression that flooding
the burning workings would be necessary.
Should the disaster prove as far reach
ing AS it is generally supposed tonight,
Aspen, mining camp, will he seldom
heard from until silver reaches a figure
lar beyond its present value.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
THE ORDER EXTENDED
And a New One Issued, Including
KendriCk and DoriOi,

Judge Woods issued the following Or
der N the hustings court yesterday in re-
gard to the order issued by him several
days ago and which was returnable Mt
@:3O yesterday afternoons:
This cause carae on to he heard and
for reasons deemed sufficient tie court
doth postpone the hearing of the matter
EN- braced in the coinplainant's bill until
Wedn' day morning ut ~ O'Clock, until;
which time the restraining order hereto
fore entered shall be and remains in force
and effective.
And the court bei1g Informed that
certain agents Of G.. H. Kendrick and II.
Doriot are serving notices of application
which had been flee in the office of the
clerk of the hustings court, it is further
ordered that said parties and their agents
be and they aIe hereby enjoined and r.
strained from serving any OF said applica.
tions or copies thereof until Wednesday,
the 18th of November, 1897, when the
court will dispose OF the matters con.
tanned IL conplainant's bill.n
Giapnini. Miss McGuckin, Choral Soci-
ETY. and w. Wully Davis at Academy
Thursday night this week
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
WAS HORRIBLY SUDDEN.
The Community Was Shocked TO
Hear of Mr.. JOhnStOn'S Death.

Inc community was shocked Sunday
morning to learn of the sudden Death of
Hon. Games David Johnston, senior mem
Der of the law firm of Johnston, Graves
IL Joh nstt II, at his residence on Seventh
avenue s. w
Mr.. Johnston had been in seemingly
good health for some time and had been
recently in Pearisburg on legal business
being connected with the firm OF John
sion, Williams IL Johnston, of that place.
He returned to the city Saturday and
after eating hearty supper he retired
Sunday morning when be first woke M
he seemed to he in good health and not
until about o'clock did his family get
any warning of the great shock they were
to receive in few minutes. About that
time he complained of pains in the re-
glon OF the heart and one of his sons
went Immediately for DIR. John Izard his
son-in law. but before the doctor could
reach him he breathed his last.
Deceased WAS born in Pearisburg, Va.
69 years ago, where he lived up to a few
years ago, when he nc we'd &c this CITY.
MIR. Johnston was one of the most prom
inent lawyers in this city and for many
years had been counsel for the Norfolk
ana Western railway at Pearisburg.
which position he held at the time of his
death.
In 1877 Mr. Johnston was elected to
the Virginia house of delegates and dur
ing the long struggle and debate over the
State debt question, which took shape in
the so-called Barbour bill," he took a
prominent part.
Deceased was a consistent member of
Trinity Methodist Church, an M. A. of
Emory and Henry College and one of its
trustees. He was noted for his high
Christian character, unflinching devotion
to duty and his great integrity, which
commanded the respect and esteem of all
who knew him.
Mr. Johnston is survived by n wife and
five children. They are Mrs John lizard,
Misses Allene and Mamie Johnston ana
j. ID. and Sidney f. Johnston.
The funeral will take place to. day at
Trinity Church, and not at tho house, at
II o'clock and will be conducted by the
pastor, Rev. j. C. Jones, after which the
remains will be laid to rest in Farview
Cemetery.
The following gentlemen will act as
honorary pail bearers: Judge John
Woods, Judge j. a. Dupry, r. f. Scott,
5. Hamilton Graves, l.. H. Cooke and
Roy b. Smith
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
a GOLDBUG'S VIEWS.

EX-Gov. Merriam Expresses Himself on
the National Situation.
Washington, Nov. 15.-EX-Gov. Mer-
ram, of Minnesota, who has had frequent
conferences with the President on cur
rcncy reform, says that prosperity cannot
he permanent until the national finances
are put on an indisputably sound basis.
lie says that the business mon OF the
country do not accept the victory of last
fall as complete unless the monetary com.
mission continues to work along the lines
laid down by that victory. He believes
that grecnbacks should be retired and
says that business in. The Northwest has
greatly improved
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
TO ISSUE A DECREE.
Believed at Madrid That it Will
Bring Cuban Peace.

Madrid, Nov. ia dispatch TO the
impartial from Havana saws that Can.
tain General Blanco will tomorrow issue
"a tiecree to 90 into effect Immediately.
which is destined to restore prosperity to
Cuba and to protect the non. com batants.
The decree, while revoking the order
issued by Captain General Weyler, for
the concentration Of the pacihcos in the
cities, which resulted in the death Of a
very large number of persons from star.
walton and famine, diseases, will announce
that il is impossible 10 entirely abolish
the concentration of nOn-combatants i'm
certain districts. 1t will add, however,
that the population confined in these dis
tricts will be fully protected; food will
be regularly supplied to them, and the
sick among them will be cared for in The
hospitals.
All the recorcentrados possessing
farms, estates or other properties will be
allowed to return to them, and workmen
will be allowed to seek employment on
condition that they reside on estates
where they find work. The owners of
estates will be compelled to furnish food
aud medical attendance to their employees
and to put their dwellings in condition
20 Offer defense against the rebels. The
military commanders of all towns i'm
which there are non -combatants will be
ordered to report periodically concerning
the health and condition of the inhabi
tants. The dispatch adds that it is boped
that these measures, combined with an
energetic campaign against the rebels,
will quickly restore peace
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
MICHAEL BEATS TITUS.

The Welshman Two Miles Ahead of his
Rival Mt the End.
Chicago, Nov. ID" Jimmy" Michael,
the Welshman, defeated Fred j. Titus,
of.New York, in n match race OF twenty
five miles for a purse of $1,000 at the
Coliseum last night. The race WAS run
on an eight-lap track and the trick was
easily turned. Titus being two miles be-
hind at the finish
The start was IL good one, Michael's
pncemakers picking him up beautifully
on the first turn The fifth mil. was
made in the remarkable time of :5S %
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

Hobbie Piano Co. have .ust received "A
shipment of Marshall & Wendell pianos.
They are the latest product of the Mar.
shall Il Wendell Co and are very hand.
some instruments. The tone still retains
that peculiar mellowness for which the
Marshall g. Wendell il famous. The
case is designed on strictly artistic lines
and contains MI the latest improve ments.
1t is well worth II visit to the Hobbie
Comranv's warerooms to see these beau
tiful instrum nts
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
WILL REMAIN IN NEW YORK

New York, Nov. l5.-Rev DIR. Collyer,
who has returned from protracted visit
to his former flock in Chicago preached
yesterday in the Church of the Messiah
AT the conclusion of his sermon, DR.. Col.
!yer set All rumors at rest regarding his
return to Chicago or accepting Il pasto-
rate on the Pacific coast by saying that
he would remain here
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
Second appearance Roanoke Chora. So
ciety Academy OF Music Thursday night
1T Is A SUCCESS

New York, Nov 15-The Horse Show,
which is the great society event of the
year. opened here to-day and is thronged
10y the 400" this evening 1t. promises
to be probably more successful that those
OIL former years. Qnite q number of
prominent Englishmen are present
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
4 pIITCEY WOMAN

Nashville, Tenn. nov l5.-Mrs. Jane
Wilmot, wife of oae of the best known
citizens OF this place, shot and killed n
burglar last night while the man was
trying to enter her room. She shot the
man three time. and was to-day exon
GRATED by the court.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
y CHANGE OF OWNERS.

New York, Nov. 10. -Lorillard Spen.
GER for eight years proprietor of the Illus
trated American, has sold the entire
property. including plant and coed will,
to syndicate Of capitalists. The editor
ship will remain with Francis Bellamy,
the present editor, and A. B. DeGueryille
VIII take the business mnnRgement
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
BIG COAT BARGAINS.

You will miss n feast if you fai! to
read the Palais Royals hig adj. on the
fourth pase of The Times this morning
Mr.. lndorsky, the proprietor, is Justly
famous in Roanoke for having the goods
to back every assertion he makes in his
advertisements. This il chance to get
fine goods Mt very low prices.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
See what Phoenixville Messenger SAYS
regarding Miss ..McGuckin in advertise
ment with cuts Of artists.
TO ENFORCE SATISFACTION.

Germany Lands Sailors and Marines on
Chinese Soil
Berlin, Nov. 10 Sailors and marines
from German cruiser, now lying off the
coast of China, have been landed in force
at kaiochan bay. This is the nearest
point TO Yen Chuh- Flu, in tho province OF
Shan-Fun, where several German mis-
slonaries were recently murdered.
The landing was made for the purpose
Oh iorcing-the government of China to
completely satisfy the demands of Ger
many.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
LEE BACK IN HAVANA.

Havana, Nov. 15.-Consul General
FitzhuRh Lee and Walter b. Barker,
United States consul at Sagua la Grande,
arrived this afternoon on the Ward Line
steamer Seguranca. They were welcomed
by the consular officials and a large con
pAnY of friends.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

Husbands who would please their
wives should buy only HYGIENE PAT
ENT FLOUR, made from the cream OF
Virginia wheat
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
FINAL TRIAL "TRIP

New York, Nov. l5.-rhe warsh.p
Iowa, which was lying of Tomkinsville,
;. l., this morning, fred salute of thjr-
teen guns in honor of the trial board
which boarded her. She is going or her
final trial trip.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

CALL AND SELECT q suit and over
coat of those manufacturers samples.
They are great bargains.
Il. SCHILLER,
Clotbier, Halter and Farnsher IS Salem
avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS LIKEL,

FURTHER PROCEEDINGS LIKELY.
Washington, Nov. !5.-Secretary of
War Alger has decided to refer to The
Judge advocate general of the army the
record of the court OF inquiry which tried
Capt. Carter, of the corps of engineers,
who is alleged to have been guilty of ir-
Irregularities in the Savannah harbor i'm.
provementworks. Nothing concerning the
nature of the courts findings has been
given out for publication by the War De.
partment, but the action taken Ey the
secretary in referring the papers gives
rise to the belief hat further proceedings
will be had in the case
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

MEMS AND BOYS High Grade
Clothing at low down prices can he
bought at the manufacturers sample suit
and overcoat sale now going on at
X. SCHlLLER'S,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
DIR. EVANS DEAD.

i'Ch1iSC " (IOWucu
Heads Expires in Paris.
Paris. Nov. 15.--Thomas w. Evans,
the famous American dentist, died s,.d
denly here yesterday evening. 1t was
Dr. Evans who facilitated the hight of
eX. Empress Eugene from Paris in 1870.
He was worth many millions OF dollars
anu had but recently returned from u
trip to his old home in Philadelphia. lie
was the dentist to nearly all the mon
archs of the world
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
A genuine musical treat Academy O
Music Thursday night.
FAvORS POSTAL SAVINGS.

Washington, Nov. Postmaster
General Gary strongly urges the estab.
lishment Of postal savings banks in his
annual report.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

WHY PAY three dollars more for a
suit Jr overcoat elsewhere when you can
buy of Us much better goods for that
much less during the great manufactur-
ers' sample suit and overcoat sale.
X. SCHILLER,
% Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

l get them at Jacks. What? Why
Queensbury Cigars
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
HUN = ~ 2 CO.
ALWAYS ON TOP.

lODAY ONLY. Limited quantity to each customer We have
everything that an ptodate grocery store should have Sole agents
for the Famous Osborn Cream Flour Corner Salem avenue and
Commerce street. Bell Phone, 1885, Interstate Phone 49,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16
THE wEATHEk.
cooler.

Forecast for Virginia: CLEARING and
cooler.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

Grand concert Mt Act deny for benefit
of y. NJ. G. a. Thursday night.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-16

Don't fail to attend the fire sale
at EnOck'S Bazaar. Goods slight
" damaged by smoke to be sold
regardless Of cost.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-05-25

Eluttered: and him Lambert angriIy ac-
cOsted:
What 90 you want us to do, Mr..
Parmelee? We've been here several
minutes with nobody to report to-
81 s'poSe, my poor fellows are MUIR
dered to man." cried Palmelee, sliding
off his mule and handing the reins to
soldier, who coolIy transferred them
TO the nearest post. Cant you make
'em hear, McBride?"
Not if they're all dealt" answered
the sergeant, disgustedly. (which
corpse IS pullin' the bell rope?'' At
this unfeeling remark the populace
again began to laugh.
''Oh, you'll pay for this, you felows!"
tremblingly shouted Parmelee to the
grinnin% group across the street IF
there's law in Washington and power
10 back it, you'll ketch he'll"
'Whawt's been the matter, squire -
asked citizen, soothingiy. Amt any
body hurt, is there? l amt heard
nothin' CT any row.
Parmejee pointed to the carcass of the
mule and to some significant shot holes
at the corner. Il s'pose you'll deny
shootin' or hearin' any shootin'-neXt"
''Shootin'? Shootin' round hyuh I?
Why, doggone f that amt the queerest
thing! L thought l heard somebody
pullin' of pistol awhile ago. Don't
you remember. major? l reckon twas
You / was talkin' with at the ;ime-I
said there was a shot fired P'r'aps
that's what killed Potts old mule out
yuh."
For heavens sake, man." muttered
Lambert, stop that internal bell and
your own jaw. Can't you see they're
just laughing at you?" nnd Parmelee
evidently did.
my God, lieutenant! they've mobbe'l
the Jail, let loose three of the worst
scoundrel3 eve.' went unhung, and
killed the officers of the law. They
ought to be arrested right here-every
one of them-'stead of standin' there
insultin' the United States governments.
If Capt. Close was here he'd have EN-
in in less than a minute"
Hell be here presently. if you want
any arresting done. Meantime, the only
row is that which your people seem to
be making. Can's you stop that??"