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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-31
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.
Recent Inventions and improvements OF
Genaral Inf areut

Necont Inventions and improvements OF
| General Interest.
plan has boon devised by which a
single sowing machine in private
house can DO operated by electricity
without trouble, danger or great OK
! penso.
The daily mileage made in cities OF
the United States by cars supplied with
electric motors is now more than ono
hundred thousand miles, and is grow
ing rapidly.
In tho London General post-office
thero arc go electrical circu its fed by
twenty-nino accumulators, which arc
charged once month by tho electric
/ hight dynamos. 1t il stated that never
before has tho system of using accumu-
lators boon tested on SO largo scale.
! There is coal mino at st. Andre du
/ Poirior, France, worked with two shafts
of Il depth of 2.952 feet and 3, os3 feet.
Tho latter is to be increased TO 4, 600
feet Contrary TO theory, little increase
OF temperature has boon met with as
tho shafts wont farther into the earth
The rolling of cold stcc-wirc is now
accomplished with ease and, instead of
the wire becoming weakened by tho
stratcd that its tensile strength is nearly
doubled. In other words, the tonsilo
strength of hot-drawn steel-wire is 46.
foo pounds to tho square inch, whilo
that OF cold-rolled stool wiro is lO5, 500
pounds
Inventors are trying to adapt naphtha
engines, which have proved so success
ful in launches, to locomotives for pro-
been run SUPPLEMENTARY for six months
ut Elizabeth, n. j., and is said 30 have
developed abundant power, although
there woro mechanical defects which it
was necessary to overcome A speed OF
twelve miles an hour was attained The
motor has now reached such stage
That 1T is to bo tried in actual service in
St Louis. Tho cost of operating one of
these motors for day OF fourteen
hours running n distance of ninety
miles, is placed at Sl.4O; the cost Of op-
Grating stroot-cars with horses ranges
from s. to S. so 4 day
Tho "schiseophono" is tho name given
to an instrument for discovering flaws
i'll metals. invented by Captain Louis
DC Place, of the Paris School of Cavalry,
and described in a recent number of La
Nature. Tho instrument consists of a
microphonc combined with a mechanic
al striker and Il sonomoter. In using
this instrument one operator directs tho
striker over the surface OF the metal
undcr examination, while another list
ems at tho telephone in an ad Joining
room. When tho striker hits Il point
over y flaw tho sound is Increased, and
tho increase is so magniiicd by the
microphonc that tho listener at tho
telephone can detect its presence.
Tests of tho instrument wore made at
Ermont on the rails for the Northern
Railway Company, and in every case
where flaw was Indicated by the in
strumcnt it was found TO exist on brea.
ing the rai!.-Chicago News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-31
GAP WAS WITH HIM.


How tho Funny Man Made Himself greco
nblo to tho shipper.
r. Tho captain stood in front OF tho pilot
house, tolling tho man at tho wheel
what he ought to do from time to time,
and tho funny man stood close by with
his ovorcoat buttoned up and his hands
In his pockets.
When tho funny man had kept still
long enough, he spoke to the captain.
! "Cap'n," said ho, why do you tell
him to koep her to port. and then ask
him to keep her steady? She'd keep
steadier II she kept clear OF tho Port,
don't you think?"
"llave to keep her TO port so she'll
Keep away from tho bar" replied tho
captain rs no raised his glass and gazcd
anXiously ahead.
oTho funny man shrugged his shout
ders, walked away few stcps, returned
and asked tho captain if thcy kept tho
vessels log down among her beam
ends.
"No,"said tho captain, "wc keep i t in
tho log cabin.
"Pvo often wondered" said tho funny
man, thoughtfully, why tho whools of
a steamer don't work together"
"Thcy do"
"Do they? l thought they took turns
How'd you tear your coat, Cap'n?"
Caught ii on ono o tho points O. tho
compass"
Then tho funny man walked around
httlo whilc. by and by no stood
still.
"Capn," said he, "this boat is advcr-
tiscd to run, but she only just keeps up
with tho walking beam flows that?'
well, dunno" replied the captain;
'sho's got q mate running with her and
shc keeps up with him easy enough !
b'llcvc this wind is hauling around So
west"
''rhc matc has tho advantage of tho
boat in ono respect. suppose" re-
marked the funny man; hos amphib-
ious, isn't hep"
cam what?"
"Why he can run on land Just rs fast
as in the water"
$50 can tho boat. / can run her
ashore in minute and half if want
cd to-"
Your boat is very polite, Captain, l
must say that"
GLOW SOP"
81 saw her bow when camo out on
tho deck this morning"
20, yes, cc:tainly-IIarll minutc."
"What is it?"
Did you hear her vawl?"
NO! What time is it, Capn?"
Zen minutes past-.by George, this
is the mates watch. Mine ends mt five
o'clock" exclaimed the captain. and he
went oil to find tho mate, whilc the
funny man, muttcring something about
that chap being pretty fly for skipper
leaned over the rail and thought over
tho hull business. Detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-31

Mrs. Colt wife of Colonel Colt Of
Tcxas)-As was going by Turner's
this morning, John, heard Jim Bluff
say if Justice had its due you'd have
adorned telegraph pole long ago.
Colonel Colt (sprnging up from din
ner-tablo) Jim Bluff, you say? Let
mo --
Wifo-Now, John, please finish yon r
dinner. The shooting will Ike Life
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-31
Dan rent I,rc, ds.

Portland Man-Thcrc is some fino
wool growing country here in Oregon.
We have some of the best ilccccd sheep
in the world.
New York Man-Wo have tho best
fleeccd lambs in the world though, in
Wall street. -Wcst Shore.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-31
a Pertinent Question.

Harry Jagged eight DO people hunt
lions and tigers mamma?
hlother-Ycs. dear.
Harry Why?
Mother Because they kill dear littlo
lambs and sheep
Harry-Thcn why don't they hunt
butchers. Tho Jury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-31
10 AIRY Him Away.

Time: li:30 Z. m.
Young Siaylatc-Aw, do YOU know.
Miss Mabel, ! was suddenly carried
away yesterday by real inspiration.
MaUrl-Wcro you, indcel. Mr. Stay
late? ] wish you would have real in
spiratioa now.-LiGht
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
THE FRATERNiTiES.

LAKE DUNMORE LODGE, NO. IL, /. o. OF o. +.
H. r. Langrorthy ". g.
Meetings every Friday evening at 80
o'clock. Degree work every meeting. Hall
over Z. +. Chapmans store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
LOCAL NEWS.

Extensive improvements in the way of
new paint and paper are to be seen in the
Addison House.
The Graded school suspended opera
lions on May day, but no formal exer-
cises were held.
Mr.. A. Williamson's shipment to the
Boston market on Monday consisted of
Is cows and 200 calves.
The Memorial-day exercises at East
Middlebury will be held in the forenoon,
so that those desiring may come out here
in the afternoon.
The college glee club gave concert at
Brandon on Wednesday evening for the
benefit of the Congregational church
there. 1t was largely attended.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
CONGREGATIONAL.

REV. a. +. KEITH, PASTOR.
Sunday services, 10 '45 "a. M; 80 p. M
Sabbath school, II 100 IN.
Thursday, conference meeting, p. M
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
LOCAL NOTICES.

Spectacles at Wales.
Spring millinery at Mrs. SHADES.
Finest line OF teas in town at Benedct's.
Full line OF infants wear AT +. X. Clay's.
L. r. Clay's is the place to buy millinery
Pigs for sale. NJ. T. BUTTERFIELD.
To get pine apples and oranges, go to
Browns.
new stock trunks and bags at Beckwith
4 Cos.
prices.
Go to Clay's for new spring prints, ging.
hams etc.
Banjo and violin strings, superior quality,
at Rich's.
AT Bond Bros.'-good canned corn and toma-
toes at 10 cents a can.
Bicycle and tennis shoes just received at
Beckwith Co.'S.
just received, new line OF carts, wagons
and games at Rich's.
Mems working shoes-good and cheap-at
Beckwith Il Co.'S.
At Bond Bros.-Ladies' shoes at -, equal
in quality to many sold at $3.50.
At Bond Bros.-Best quality tea and coffee
possible TO be found at prices.
Our pillow-sham holder given away with
every chamber suit at B. b. Hopes.
FOR sALE.-All sizes and prices of fence
posts. ii. L. Hulett, Salisbury Depot.
Fifty pieces prints just received AT +. r.
Clay's-to be sold Tor cents, worth I.
wANTED-A few carloads OF first-class horse
hay at the market price. +. w. ATWOOD.
FOR RENT-Two good tcnements.
f. r. CLAY.
Carriage sponges and channels.
w. H. SHELDON.
WASTED.-Those who owe us to pay up at
once. EARL CALHOUN.
FOR sALE.-Two good new milch COWS, high
grade Jerseys. L. c. BARRows.
New shoes arriving every day. Look at our
stock. Prices low. w. H. SHELDON.
WANTED-A few boarders at No. 9 High st.
MRS. SAMUEL BROOKS.
wANTED-To buy 100 bushels OF potatoes be.
fore Tuesday night. A. X. CARR.
Piano forte for sale cheap. Inquire OF Ma.
ry A. b. Hacketr or E. J. Richardson. l7;tf
A fine assortment OF ladies' and misses OK.
ford ties just received at Beckwith & Co.'S.
SEED CoRN-saniord and sheep.tooth corn,
for seed fodder corn, Tor sale at the sun Mills
Inow have new line OF parlor suits ana
center tables at very low prices.
Ii. Il. HOPE,
PAsTURAGE-Will furnish desirable pastur
age tor n limited amount OF stock
=. c. ELMER, Bridport
can show the public the best line of baby
carriages ever in town and the lowest price.
Ii. B. HOPE
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09

thanks, as he does not know who they
are and cannot do it personally. The
note accompanying the present says the
donors "wish to show their appreciation
of his untiring efforts in arranging so
tastefully and beautifully the flowers
which have for so long added great
deal to the pleasure of the Sunday SER
vices" Mr.. Eliot has missed but one
Sunday in four years, and then he was i'll.
The marriage, announced to take place
IN our columns last week, of Mr.. Charles
w. Earl to Miss Carrie f. Dodge, was SOL
emnized at st. Stephens p. Z. church,
lastgruesday, the 9th inst, at 8 o'clock
a. M, Rev. Thomas Bell, rector of the
church, officiating. The splendid organ,
presided over by Mr.. j. Harris Engels
of Rutland, pealed gleefully as the par
ties approached the chancel, where the
impressive marriage service of the church
was admirably recited by the rector.
The edfice was filed to nearly its utmost
capacity, and all passed off with the
greatest ecldt. Mr.. Merritt Stow and Mr..
Horace G.iVelsey of Troy, n. Y, acted
as groomsmen and with Mr.. j. j. Hyde,
assisting them in their additional duties
as ushers, contributed to the full success
of the whole affair.
The suit which grew out of the settle
ment of the estate of the late Daniel l..
Wright of Weybridge was settled on
Wednesday. Mr.. L. Silas Wright of
Weybridge, a son of the deceased, was
not satisfied with the judgment of the
probate court and appealed. The other
heirs, who, he thought, got more than
their just shares of the property, were his
sisters, Mrs. George Root and Miss Eme-
line Wright of Charlotte, and Miss Doty,
daughter of another sister who is dead.
Gov. Dillingham; was designated by the
county court to ascertain the facts, and
a hearing was begun before him at the
office of Stewart q Wilds on Wednesday.
Messrs. Bliss & Royce and Stewart &
Wilds appearing for the appellant and
Hon. f. II. Hard of Burlington for the
other heirs. The taking of the testi-
mony had hardly begun when the par
ties concluded to settle, and they did so.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09

UNION LODGE, NO. 2, F. AND 4. VI.
w. II. Bre,cSter, ". W.
Regular communications the first Monday
evening OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
Thermometer.
I a. m. Noon. 6p. m.
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains pass Middlebury station at the hours
given below:
GOING NoRrH-Express, AS a. M; local ex.
press, :02 a. m. mail, 36 p. M; express,
622 p. m.
GOING SoUTH-Mail $40 a. m; passenger,
43s p. m; mixed, s19 p. M; express, ESQ
p. m.
MAILS CLosE-North, 80 and 7;30 p. M;
South, 10 a. M, and 80 p. m.
See Central Vt. timetable, elsewhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
ROMAN CATHOLIC.
REV. HENRY LANE, PASTOR.

This is the order of services in the X. c.
church commencing with Trinity sunday,
June 5:
Muss at 10 80 a. m. After Trinity, mass at al
ternate Sundays at 8 and 10 80 II. III. Bene-
dection and prayers every sunday at 30 p.
III. Regular time tor catechisin, 80 p.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
METHODIST.

Sunday Services: 10 40 a. IN.
Young Peoples meeting, 600 p. IN.
Evening service, 80 p. M
Sabbath school, II 100 III.
Class-meeting, IL 100 III.
Class-meeting Tuesday, 80 p. m.
Prayer-meeting Thursday, 80 p. III.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
BAPTIST,

REV. A. A. CAMBRIDGE, PASTOR.
Sunday Services, 10 40 a. m; 80 p. M
Sunday school, IL 100 IN.
Prayer-meeting, Thursday, 80 p. IN
seats free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09

II. r. LdngTorthy, ". q.
Meetings every Friday evening at : 80
o'clock. Degree work every meeting. Hall
over Z. +. Chapman's store.
UNION LODGE, No. 2, +. AND A. NJ.
". II. BrerSter, ". W.
Regular communications the first Monday
evening OF each month.
POTTER CHAPTER, NO. -, II. A. NJ.
w. II. Kingsley,M +. II. p.
Stated conversations the third Tuesday even
ing OF each month.
MIpDLEBURY COUNCIL, NO. IA, h. AND S. NJ.
c. Il. Prentiss, r. /. NJ
Stated assemblies the third Tuesday even.
ing OF each month.
MT. CALVARY COMMANDERY, NO. l, X. T.
Sir +. N. Manchester, E. c.
Regular conclaves the fourth Wednesday OF
each month.
WIN. p. Russell POST, NO. 50, G. A. h.
E. p. Russell, Commander.
Regular meetings the second and fourth
We'd Iesday evenings OF each month.
CAMP A. S. TRACY, S. OF V.
Clarence +. taylor, Captain.
Regular meeting the second and fourth Fri
day evenings OF each month.
GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE, NO s74 X. OF IL.
+. +. CuShmdn, Dictator
Regular meetings the last Thursday evening
OF each month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
THE CHURCHES.
ST. STEPHENS,

ST. STEPHENS,
REV. THOMAS BELL, PASTOR.
sundays-Service, 10 As a. M; 100 p. IN.
Sunday School, II 10 p NJ
Fridays, '3o D. H.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-05-09
SPICES,
TEAS,
CoFFEES,
SOAPS, ETC.,,
Which we shall sell
Strictly for Cash,

and at the Lowest Possible
Prices. No matter what others
may tell you, YOU know that
a man who does a strictly cash
business can sell goods cheap
er than one who does a credit
business. Buy your goods of
us and you do not help pay
the bad debts of Tom, Dick
and Harry.
No risk is run in trading
with us, as we are perfectly
willing to take back all goods
not giving perfect satisfaction.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11

David l.. Ogden, who died in New Ha- ven, June 24, aged 90 years, was native of Stratford, daughter of the late Daniel Judson, sister of the late Dea David F. Judson and well known to our older res- idents. She leaves two daughters and one son, Rev David Ogden, pastor of the Congregational church at Easton.
 Frank Beers has rented the Brown place on Elm street and will soon move into it.
 Mrs Clark Seeley has sold her place on Strawberry hill and bought the Curtis Thompson property on King street.
 Benjamin Smith has sold his place on King street to Mr Bliss and will move his family to Bridgeport. MT Smith will be greatly missed in our community and es- pecially in the M. E. church, Of which 1t. has been an active member. His many friends will join in wishing him success wherever he may locate. Lewis Curtis had the misfortune to To, e a well-filled pocket book Mhile on a trip for Il day in New York city. George A. Fairchild Was elected presi- dent at il recent meeting of the Eagle athletic club, William NJ. Wheeler secre- tary and treasurer and F. Blakeman quartermaster.
 Miss Mary c. Fairehild gave her annu- al musicale and reception at her home. Some GO of her former and present pu- pills from Bridgeport, New Haven and | other places were present and an excel lent program of 16 numbers was render ed by the young ladies and gentlemen. A bounteous collation. followed and, as evening approached, the happy guests left by the trains for their respective homes. Miss Fairchild has given these receptions for the past II years on the last Saturday i'll June and during that time the day has always been bright and 1 clear.
 The alumni association of the graded school is to give series of entertain ments during the Winter.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11

What a world it is }! Almost all of us bent on our own affairs. It pays, though, to look beyond self.
 A maker of lamp chimneys thinks of nothing but selling his chimneys. What will do that ? Low price. Very well; he makes them as mean as he can, and puts his price down. It's no concern of his if they break at first flames touch.
 Another maker makes his chimneys as good as he can, and "pearl-tops" <S@o them. They will not l1 break in use, he says.
 There is one such maker: Macbeth & Co.,, Pittsburgh.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11
New officers of the Congregational Y,

New officers of the Congregational Y. F. $. c. E..
 President, George E. Elwood; vice presi- dent H c. Barnum; corresponding secretary, Miss II. NJ. Bradley; recording secretary John Johnson; treasurer c. Bradley.
 Mir and Mrs James Wentz have enter tained Charles M. Calhoun and wife of Bridgeport.
 Rev l.. B. Fisher and Mir Davis of Bridgeport were guests of pr May, last week.
 Some one maliciously injured the spars of A. J. Hart's new boat, the Simon Banks, last week. The spars lay in the ship yard opposite Mir Banks's store and were nearly ready to be placed in the boat, when it was discovered that one had been wantonly hacked with an axe.
 Dr A, B. Sturges has entertained w. 5. Sturges of shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11

 Capt Humeston of Bridgeport has bought the Pineman place will offer it for rent.
 A son was born to Rev and Mrs JoelS. Ives, July A. The Eagles were defeated by the high school nine of Bridgeport at Friday af- ternoon's game on the Athletic grounds. Justice Peek fined Mrs Helen Moran for assault upon some children. She ap- pealed.
 l The Keliar piano used at the school ex- hibition and at the fair in the Town hall on the Fourth was kindly loaned by the company. Its splendid tone excited fa- vorable comment.
 Mrs Peterkin and children of Brooklyn and Mrs Routh and family of Boston arc with their parents, Mir and Mrs Rhoades. Louis Wells of Kentucky is with Mrs 0ryille Curtis.
 The Housatonic club held one of their pleasant receptions, Saturday evening.
 Aunt Docia Lampson celebrated her ] 100th birthday, last week. She is blind and confined to her bed most of the time. but retains her mental faculties to re- markable degree. Many of her neigh bors and friends called to congratulate her.
 A number of our lady residents are trying fsithfnlly to master the intrica- cies of the cycle.
 Mrs Sa,ah A. Judson, widow of Rev
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11

c. ". Coles Rival bicycle agency is at the new brick building on John street.
 John Meitz, a German about 50 years old. was struck by q train at the Wall street crossing, Friday. His right leg was cut of, his left foot crushed and his head injured. He was taken to the hos pital after his wounds had been tempo rarily dressed at the emergency hospital, but died soon after.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11
CHESTNUT HILL.

Miss s. N. Reed of Deep River has vis- ited Samuel B. Beach and Agur s. Beach.
 The Summer term of school closed, Friday, and June 27,a number of friends of the teacher and scholars met to hear the exercises, which were quite interest ing.
 Mrs Agur Beach has been very sick with la grippe.
 Beach Hall is home helping his brother get hay.
 Mrs Mark French has been it George French's.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11

Main street.
 The frame block which Talcott Barlow is building on the corner of Howard ave nue and State street for Lacey Brothers is being roofed and the exterior is rapid ly approaching completion.
 The side walls of the new government building on Cannon street have reached tine height of the building and the many pinnacles and towers and gables of the roof are being finished. The beauty of the structure as it will appear when fin ished becomes more apparent week by week, but many express surprise that the building is no larger. It is asserted by some that all available space inside the building will be utilized at once and that before many years the rapid growth of the city will render the rooms assigned to various departments of government work too small for convenience or efficient work.
 The east store of T.. NJ, Brnndage's new block has been rented to barber, who will open in about q week.
 Engineer Hitchcock of the Evening Post mangled his left hand in the cogs of the machinery, making it necessary to amputate all the fingers.
 Only two yachts. Capt Hitchcock s Quaker City and Capt Morris's Hornet, entered the race for the citizens cup, the Fourth. The wind was light and three hours and a half were required to cover the l5-mile triangular course. The Quaker City won by q bout 20 minutes and now holds the emp for the second year.
 Mrs N. H Lindley of North Main street is in very feeble health,
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11

Tn 'l seaaser's s~l(-s best qu it., 35 ce-4ts, meliaal tc; good 37 a-Gc.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11
SPORT HILL.

Miss Fannie Seeley has visited her sis ter, Mrs George A. Sturges, and will en- joy cruise with social party on the Sound off South Norwalk,
 Miss Caddie Moore of Bath Beach, l., l.. has been guest of Miss Edith Sher- wood.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11

One bar of Brussels soap will last long, CT than two bars of any other kind.
The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11
THE D. M. READ GO oMP A N Y. SILKS.

The several different Weaves of silk we men, tion at prices to be had from cur regular seta l stock.
 INDIA SILKS.
 Tn sesasssssn's s@ies best qe it., 35 ce-.ts, meJla.l sec; e'ooi 37 .-Gc.
 SURAH SILKS.
 Blaek---5O, 60, 75, s5c, .$1.
 Colored---plain and fancy, soc.
 Cream---50, 60, 75, 85c. FAILLE FRANCHISE.
 Black---7o S1 G1 o5 to S2. | Colors---S1, S1 25, all shades. | PEAU DU SOLE. Black---89, 98, S1 42, $1 73. i GROS GRAIN. Black---85c, S1, S1 39, $1 85.
 RIBBONS. All Silk, No. s2, every shs- de, 22c. The ID. M. READCO.
 BRIDGEPORT.
 All mail orders are delivered with express charges or postage prepaid by us.