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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21
WILL LAMB RESIGN
Rumor That He WIFI vacate the State
Republican Chatrmanship.

Norfolk, July 20.-The following spe-
cial dispatch was received from Washing
ton by the Landmark last night: GAS in.
timated in these dispatches, the meeting
of the Republican State executive commit
tee, called by Chairman Lamb at Cham
berlin's for to-day, did not materialize
Colonel Lamb was here, however, but
none of the members of the committee
responded. One of Colonel Lambs friends
stated here this morning that the Colonel
would acguiesce in the action taken Ivy
Committeeman Brady, Waddill, .Agnew
and Walker here last week, aud would
attend the meeting of the State commit
tee at Lynchurg on the 18th Of August.
"Another rumor is that he has APP
pealed the matter to Chairman of the Ma.
tional Committee Hanna and threatened
to resigu.th craftsmanship of the State
committee. The Colonel's followers, it
is understood, advise the former course,
and it is predicted that 'Mahomet will go
to the mountain
"Nationul Committeeman Bowden is
here. He had long conference yesterday
with several members of the national
committee and with Chairman Hanna 70
dayn
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21
(QtiCura
ants and Their Uses

During IL months spent in the Aus
tralian colonies i'll the years 1870 /,
had more opportunities than were pleas
ant of studying the habits of ants.
These insects, rs is we'll known, are not
only nuisance. but an absolute pest in
hot countries. They march in myriads
and destroy everything in their road.
In justice to the ants, am bound. how
ever, to admit that l have found them
useful in moro ways than one. For in
stance, bought an opossum skin rug
from q native. soon became painfully
aware of the fact that it literally
swarmed with fleas and other vermin.
In vain did 1 exhaust my stock of pep
per. Even turpentine seemed to have
no effect beyond increasing tho reckless
activity of these irritating settlers.
At last. i'll despair, l threw my rug
down Oh an ant hill. In less than half
an hour every flea and Objectionable
parasite was eaten, but the rug was full
OF ants. / therefore hung it on mimosa
bush, and as soon as the ants found they
were suspended they hastened to leave
the rug and descended by the bush as
best they could.
Again, 1 had killed snake in Tas-
mania and wished to clean and bleach
the skeleton, which intended to have
mounted as q necklace. left the body
near an ants nest In few hours there
was not vestige of flesh OH the bones.
The sun soon did the rest. g
Magazine.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21
The Largest Book.

Professor Max Muller of Oxford, in u
recent lecture, called attention to the
largest book in the world, the wonder
full Kuth Daw. 1t consists of 729 parts,
in the shape of white marble plates
covered with inscriptions, each plato
built over with n temple of brick. 1t is
found near the old priest city of Man
dalay, i'll Bnrma, and this temple city
of more than 700 pagodas virtually
makes up this monster book
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21

BRANN'S ICONOCLAST for July now
ready at, JACKS NEWS DEPOT.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21
CASToEEA
Tho fac n
''s q: !; ZnIAzszSm ~! !; II; &
ASSAULTED WHILE ASLEEP.
A Young Farmer Beaten Nearly to Death
by Nepr0eS

A Young Farmer Beaten Nearly to Death
by Negroes.
Richmond, July 20.-George Saddler,
young Chesterfield county farmer, was
assaulted in Manchester early Sunday
morning while asleep in his wagon, and
beate nearly to death. Fills assailants
were negroes, sleeping in the same stable
yard, and robbery is supposed to have
been the motive.
Saddler ann other countrymen. who hat:
brought produce to town the day before,
were spending the night under the shed.
George Riddick, William Sanderl:n and
Robert Bolden were arrested for the as.
sault, and were indicted at once. Saddler
will recover,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21
THE GRANDEST REMEDY.

Mr.. X. b. Greeve. merchant, of Chill"
howie, Va, certifies that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought all
medical treatment that money could pro-
cure, tried all cough remedies that he
could hear OF, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair; was
Induced to try DR.. Kings New Discovery
and was cured by use of two bottl For
past three years has been attending to
business, and says DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is the grandest remedy ever made,
rs it has done SO much for him and also
for others in his community. DR.. King S
New Discovery is guaranteed for Coughs,
Colds and Consumption. 1t don't fail.
Trial bottles free at Massie's Pharmacy,
100 Jefferson street.
Examine the Virginia Carriage Co. s
buggies before buying. They are manu-
featured at home and their prices will
surprise you.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21
BA By
H()M()R RS

Instant relief for skin-torturcd babies and
rest for tired mothers in warm bath with
CurIcURA SOAP, and q single application of
CuTIcURA (ointment), the great skin cure.
The only speedy and economical treatment
for itching, burning, bleeding. scaly, and
pimply humors of tho skin, scalp, and blood.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain S Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21

"Dead Stuck" kills reaches. ants,
moths and bedbugs. Non poisonous, 20
cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21
BOARD AND LODGING WANTED.

DOAItII <f4NII LOLUIANU W <f-N ITII
All persons who will entertain dele
gates attending the.State Democratic con-
vention TO ba held on August II, will
please let one of the undersigned know
number of their residence. G. b. MOO
NAV, chairman of arrangements COM
mittee, Moomaw building, Jefferson
street. w. +. BRYANT, Secretary,
Courthouse
c3y- Subscribe for The Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21
KILLED A WHITE CAP LEADER.
Gov. Bradley, in ?ardoniug "A Negro Con-
vict, Commends His Deed.

vict, Commends His Deed.
Frankfort, KY, July 20.-Gov. Bradley
to night pardoned George Dining, the
negro sentenced to seyen'years in the pen
itentiary from Simpson county for killing
.Iodie Conn, the leader of II white cap mob
who attacked Dinning's house at night.
Gov. Bradley in issuing the pardon says
Dining should have heen commended for
defending his home instead OF being pun
ished as n felon
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-21

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price 25
cents per package.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
A CARD.

AS The reports OF the daily papers are (un-
Intentionally misleading in regard to what
/ said, when the House had under consdera-
ton the unfavorable report of the Committee
on Privileges and Elections. for the establish
ment of Salem Couaty, and as some of'my
friends are criticising me for favoring the
formation of the county. and others for
opposing it, please publish the substance Of
what / really did say. The question was ::
Shall the House Immediately consider the uu-
favorable report Of the committe, said,
shall not attempt to prevent the immediate
consideration of this report. The committee
is unanimous, and the action of the House is
inevitable. Therefore think it unwise, and
perhaps really wrong to reqnire the State to
print this bill at considerable expense. /
wish to state, le behalf of those of my consti-
tueots who have brought this bill, that they
have been actuated only by pare motives.
They honestly believe, that if all the irrega-
larities attending this election had been elm
mated, that they bad won the right to estab-
lish the county of Salem, but the verdict is
against them, and like the true, honest and
patriotic people they are, they gracefully
submit to your decree.
J. HARVEY WILSON.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Returned to Anchor.
Indlana's New Commander
Shy of Seas.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Wbat may
be represented to foreign governments
as an iguominious failure Of one of the
crack vessels of the new navy receives
an explanation which navy officers Of
experience regard as satisfactory. The
return Of the battleship Indiana to
Hampton Roads to day after 5aVing
been at sea with Admiral Bunce's
squadron scarcely "a hours. was due to
the same turrets which got loose in
storm last fall when Captain Evans
commanded the ship in evolutious off
Long Island. On that occasion the
big guns projecting from the turre1s
swung back and forth across the deck
as the ship beeled over on her beam
ends in the sea, and the graVest fears
we're felt that the magnificent vessel
would "turn TURTLE" assailors expressit,
and 20 down with all hands. Captain
Evans hove her to, and lashed the guns
temporarily, which enabled him to
reach port, and then several months
we're spent at the navy yard in trying
to remedy the defect. Captain Evans
vas succeeded 10 demand by Captain
Taylor, formerly of the war college,
aud yesterday was Captain Taylor's
first experience for some time in an ar
mored ship that has earned reputa-
ton for wallowing. and it is understood
that the long rollers following the re-
cent heavy gale MADE themselves felt
on the ship when the feet got off Hat,
teras. If she had not been restricted
to squadron formation Captain Taylor
might have headed his course into the
seas, but as the New York, with her
high free board and notable stability,
was setting the course, aud as the ln-
diana could oot safely stay with the
feet, she was permitted to return. Ii
her turre,s had broken loose off Hat
teras The ship might have been lost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
No Dogs.

When the Tax Returns Agent was making
the rounds of the county, he. Of course, bad
many novel experiences, but be relates an in
c,deut occurring in the Northern part of the
county which is given our readers, for it is
real funny A. gentleman was making his
returns, and the agent had propounded the
usual questions. among them being, 'tany
dogs?" The gentleman after slight hesitation
replied, "Noue." The same gentleman after
wards invited the agent to dine with him.
The invitation was accepted, and at the din-
ner hour be started for the home OF his friend,
feeling sure be would not be troubled with
dogs, but imagine his surprised when be
reached the house, to be met by no less than
eleven dogs!
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Lamar Locals.

LAMAR, s. C., Feb. 8.-Mrs l. G.. Plum
mer died at her home near here Saturday,
the 9Th instaot, with pneumonia. She was
only married about four moaths. She leaves
husband and host of friends to mourn her
loss.
Mr. r. Lee DnBose returned Saturday
night with his auot, Mrs. Mary Skinner, who
had been in Arkansas for twenty-eight years.
She lost her husband about the 18th instant,
and as she had DO relatives out there, she has
come to speed the rest of her days with her
relatives in this place
Mr.. TT. Drew, editor of the Hartsvilia
Messenger, was in town last week looking
after the interest of his paper.
Mr. 4. c.. Starr is preparing to erect a
handsome store aad residence combined on
Main Street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Banks Go Down.

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Feb. 5-The
Northwestern National bank of this
city, with a capital of S250,OO0, was
placed IN The hands of receiver this
morning Chashier Hatcher is said
to be short $27 900.
FRANKLIN, O., Feb. 5.--The First
National bank has suspended. Capt.
tai 100000 +; surplus $4,000 un-
divided profits $4,000 deposits
$4,000 !; loans and discounts $780,
600.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. Feb. 5.-Expert
accountants have found shortage Of
$4,000 in the accounts Of Cashier
G. E. BREEDER OF the First N..ional
bank of Bethlehem BREEDER has ab-
scondeed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
THE DOCTORS STORY.
An Experience THAT Followed Can st


Night.
Fo2r CT five rh?s:c;ars were talking
up town tie ether cv(ai.g at the Zone
CT one, and the conversa:ion later turned
to shop One of then. had recently
moved his offi>e Gown town, and there
was some discussion IS to the advisable
ity of separating house aad cGice
"Well. said Tie sep:::rat:st, t, - can't
see any difference so loag as I arl ut
NJ ctfice during cGicc hens >
'Let tie tell yoa a stcry, . remarked
the Oldest ,:s@n in the r"-.y. Thirty
years ago, when began practice, lived
in Virginia, and for q year CT two
slept in my Office. Then I married. and
nv wife owned a nice house, and Iwen5
to it to live. 1t sat back from the street
about so feet, and we decided that it
would be much nicer if we had my Office
out on the street in the far corner of the
lot. Only so feet away, you will OBJ
serve, but still it was enough. In order
to see such callers as came during the
night had night bell and speaking
tube connecting the front door of the
Office with my bedroom. You see, did
not want patient to escape under any
circumstances.
"Well, everything went nicely enough
for three years or so, when one night
ring came to my bell. Itwas then about
o'clock in the morning, and the ring
was a hot one. asked who it was, and
the answer came from friend Of mine
to the effect that be was a mighty sick
man and wanted to see me at once.
told him to come around tU the house
and I would meet him at the door and
take care of him. Then got up, and,
putting on my dressing gown and Slip
pers, I proceeded to the fron5 door. But
there was no one there and no one in
sight on the way between the gate and
the house.
"That was odd, and went back and
called through the tube to know what
was wrong. received no answer, and,
being quite unable to account for it, /
took my lamp-it was a very dark and
still highland started to 60 out and
investigate. Just as was about to step
off the po- i I lowered my lamp to
get be+' light on the step, and there
at the foot of the porch lay body. 1
turned it over at once, and as the light
fell on the face saw it was my friend
who had only aminute before spoken to
me. He was quite dead. And when an
examination was made, it was discovered
that he had died of heart disease, and
so near to NE that I could almost have
touched him. Possibly could not have
been Of any service to him if had seen
him when be first rang the bell, but the
possibility that I might so affected me
that from that day to this have had
my Office as near my bed as I could get
it. "-E2change.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Appointments for Sumter County

The following appointments hsve beee
recommended TO the Governor ty the de.ega-
ton from Sumter:
W. 4 lngrsu, as Master.
n L. Scarborough. as County Treasurer.
J D Wilder, as Auditor.
E. F Burrows, as Supervisor of EeglStra-
ton, vice j. D. Wider resigned.
For Magistrates-H. l. 3 Wells, lst Dis
,slct Isaac u. Nichols, "a District Wm.
q. Scale, Sd District L. r. Jennings, 9Th
District; J II. Scarborough, 5tb District !;
Issa. Bradley, 7th Di,rict; Benz. P. Kelley,
9Th District
Have not yet recommended for 9th District.
TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS.
Sumter-H. Ryttenberg. Wm. M. Graham,
" S Reames
Bishepville- W. S,uckey, J. P. Kill
gore, j Ed Baskin
ut Clio-R NJ. Cooper, }. J. Shaw, j. A..
Monaghan
Concord-J j. Brunson. J. 81 N. Wilder,
JIM Brogdon.
Lynchburg-J. M Miller, e. D. Smith. "
A. Talon
Privateer-w o. Cain, J. NJ. Jackson, D..
E. Wells.
Manchester-R I. Manning, Alfred Owen,
" J. Ardis
Middle,ou-D. B. McLsurin, j. B Crouch,
can Mellett.
Rafting creek-R. NJ. James, Thos. D.
Mcleod, Thos O. Janders, Jr.
Shilob-S J. Tomlinson, W. J. Keels, ]
F. Hawkins
Provideuce-R J. Brown6eld, j. F. Brad
ford, W. S. Burkett.
Carter,s Crossing-J- c. Parnell, j. F.
Matthews, D.. A. Ssuckey.
Spriog Hhl-W. J. XcKaio, J. W. We'll
don, J. D. Evans.
s,a,eburg-Dr. j. C spanu, W. N. Lee
noir, Wallace Sanders.
Mayesville-Ne.soc Hudson, Jno. N. McEl-
veeo, J. A Boykin.
Swimming Pens-N S. Mcleod, W. S.
Dinkias, r P. Stackhouse.
Gov Ellerbe has made appointments of
county officers, Magistrates and township
comm issicners as recommended by the Sum-
ter county Legislative delegation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

Health Officer Rearcoo has a grievance
y ainst the City Cornell because be was not
provided With new wnter uniform at the
same time ,ha; the regular policemen received
their new clothes He has thought about
the matter from time to time until be cannot
bear it any longer in silence He has con-
cluded to register solemn protest against
the hard hearted council that would not pro-
vide him With new blue suit and shiny
brass buttons, He will discard bis uniform
and resume citizens clothes He will dress
hereafter like any ordinary, common man
who never filed the responsible and honor
orable Office of Health Officer. But even in
bis citizen clothes the Health Officer is a real
nice looking man, aud the city can put up with
a health officer without uniform and brass
buttons, "be,ng it's him y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Murder In Orangeburg.

OaANGEBURG, Feb. 8.-Saturday
night last, near the Farnum plantation
on the Columbia road, six miles from
this city. two negroes, both just about
grown, became involved in dispute
about some triaiDg matter and finally
came to blows and then the use Of pis-
tolls. Ooe was seriously wounded and
fingered until early this morning.
when be died. An inquest was held
to-day, but the result OF the investiga-
ton cannot be obtained at this hour.
The slayer has left the immediate
ueighborhood, aud is being hunted
With bloodhounds. under the direction
of Deputy Sheriff Douglas, and will
probably be apprehended.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

Wm J Cseelman. landsman. vas
Stapdiug on the poop deck. He saw
The up.urned face of Kosel floating by
Creelnan dove under the stern and
struck cut to save him [n the mean-
time two life buoys had been throws
over. Hassell GOT one Of them
Browp, Nelson and Kosei disappeared
and the brave Creeiman vas struggling
far from the buoy iDtended Tor them
Hassel saw nim aud reached hia, 10
time 10 save bis life The Maiue was
brought around in the storm and a lite
boat lowered from the starboard. Ma
val Cade, Ghsrardi was put III cou:-
mand with six men. The boat got only
few yards from the ship when she
was overturned aud seven more mrn
we're rescued With life llues
The life boat was lost. as were
one or more Of the ships boats. These
we're all torn from their davits by the
heavy seas.
The Ampbisrite. Maine, Columbia
and Marblehead we're sighted 10 the
morning 10 the order mentioned.
Marblebead was laboriog heavily and
had out her oil bags Grave fears had
been entertained for the Ampbitrite, but
she rode out the gale and as far as can
be learned lost 90 life
On board the Maine a board Of in-
quiry reported 90 the loss of the three
men. They highly commend Creel-
mans brave attempt to rescue e Kozel. lie
will be recommended for life savers
medal of the first class.
The Columbia, Marblehead and
Ampbitrite came down the coast to-
gether after the storm.
LOOKING FOR THE MONITOR.
The reason the New York did not
arrive until this afternoon is explained
by the fact that she turned back and
vent almost to Hatteras looking for
the monitor The Marbebead came up
to the city this afternoon aud arrange
ments we're made for putting
her injured sailors in the
marine hospital here. Exactly
what amount o. iujary the various ves-
sells themselves sustained during the
storm cannot DOW be stated. The Off
GERS say that the ships behaved spleu-
didly, but it was evident even TO
casual observer that the vessels had re
ceived rough usage at the hands of the
hurricane. 1t is practically certalo,
however, that none Of them have been
seriously injured It is probable that
the mauoeuyres will be seriously inter-
fered with or retarded by the terrible
experience through which the feet has
passed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
t .soverwork" that has filled this cour

T. 'soverwork' that has filed this coun-
try wi Ssth nervous dyspep:ics7-that takes the
Aesh d Af their bones, the vitality from their
blood AID makes them feeble, emaciated and
Iinefici$nt? No. 1t is bad cooking, overeat
ing of Andgestib'e stuff, and other health
des.royiPg habits
The refpedy is an arti6cially digested food
such as the Shaker Digestive Cordial. In-
stead of I irritating the already inhamed
stomach the Cordial gives it a chance to rest
by norrietiug the system itself and digestiug
o1be. food taken with it. So flesh and
strength return Is not the idea rational?
The Cordia is palatable and relieves imme-
dia,ely. No money rsked to decide
on its value A 10 cent trial bottle
does .het.
Lax, ,ois~ the best medicine for children.
Dociofts 'ee,mmend it 10 place Of Castor Oil.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

The road from Camden to Sumter is now
nearer certainty than ever before. lnfor-
nation has been received from reliable sources
that the directors of the Ohio River aod
Charleston Railway Company have decided
to build the Sumter extension and work will
be commenced within short time. The
road will be built oa the line surveyed seve-
raj yeaes ago, aud will be as nearly an air line
from Camdea as the contour of the country
permits. The distance by this survey is
twenty.niue miles, and there will not be as
much heavy grading as is generally supposed,
as the route avoids the abrupt bills, and the
ascent of the range of bills crossing the up
per portion of this county is made by gradual
stages The road will open up fine timber
region and will traverse some of the anest
farming sections Of the county. The 0 r.
i C. will have close traffic arrangements
with the Seaboard Air Line at Catawba
Junction, and will thus give this city the
greatly desired connection TO the north. The
announcement that the road will be built has
not been made officially, but the Information
given herewith came Indirectly from one OF
the high officials of the road The date fixed
for the com moetion Of the road is said to he
November 18th, next The official announce
ment that the road is to be built at once Will
be the most welcome Information that could
be received in Sumter. 1t is to be hoped tha,
the reports are true sod that the road will oe
built as soon as predicted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
A Confused Judge.

An English lawyer who had habit
Of dropping his his was one day prose-
cutting before Mr.. Justice Lawrance
man for stealing, ameng other things,
a halter. Constantly and consistently he
spoke of I" alter" and after an hour or
SO of this the Judge summoned the clerk
of assize and seriously asked him, sis
this the crown court?'' eyes, ny lord,
I believe so,'' was the answer Of the
wondering official "Thank you. l am
relieved. I thought I had found my way
into an ecclesiastical tribunal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

siciar. and he prescribed Dr.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine. She took three bottles before
we saw any certain signs of Improvement,
but after that she began to improve very
fast and I now think she is entirely cured.
She has taken nine bottles Of the Nervlne,
but no other medicine of any kind.
Knox. Ind, jan S, '95. II. W. HCsTETTER.
Physicians prescribe Dr.. Miles Remedies
because they are known to be the result Of
the lous practice and experience Of one of
the brightest, members Of their profession,
and arc carefully compounded by expert
enced chemists, in exact accordance with DR..
Miles prescriptions, as used in his practice.
On sale at all druggists. Write for DR..
Miles Book on the Heart and Nerves. DIR.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.