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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-12-13
fro BE CONTINUED
FIRST GEORGIA DIAMOND.

Very strange
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
antiquity will slip forever from the grasp
of civilization.
Forced Draugbt in Marine Prn nctice.

Forced Draught in Marine Practice.
In a recent report, the Chief of the Bu-
reau of Steam Engineering of the United
States Navy says: "Now that the time is
rapidly approaching when the boilers of all
the vessels of the navy Will be worked un-
der forced draught, steps should be taken to
educate the men OF the freroom force up to
their new duties. A fireman accustomed
only to :tural draught becomes demoral-
lied when set to work in tireroom where
the fires are urged to their utmost by power
full blowers. We have training ships for
sailors, but we yainly imagine that the put
ting OF a man down the fireroom hatch with
a shovel in his hand makes him an expert
fireman"
Just what this means is conveyed vividly
and accurately in the following extract from
late article on "Atlantic Racing:'' ''To
pass between the boilers is to face temper
ature positively frightful; it is almost i'm
possible to let a draught of air through the
space, but in many ships coal has to be bar
rowed through it by the trimmers. When
forced draught is used the heat
in the frerooms rises sometimes in deep
ships to as much as $50 degrees. The only
consideration Is to get the air to the fires.
If this is done it is assumed that the men
will be all right. There never was a more
unwise policy. The engineers are often
driven TO their wits end to keep the men up
to their work.
The time for reform has more than ar
rived. That it Will have to be carried out
is certain, but whether it will consist in
furnishing blowers enough and providing
boilers and furnaces with air jackets, so as
to bring down the temperature to point
where men can work in reasonable comfort,
or better still in the supercession of manual
by mechanical labor, time only can decide.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

An apparatus for navigating the air, and
for towing vessels and vehicles over water
and land is the subject of one of the latest
patents. The inventor calls it an aerial
railway, operated by two forces-the oblique
impact of the wind upon the surface of areo-
planes or kites, and the resistance to this
force of drag at opposite ends of three or
more draught lines. The drag, when tray-
ersing over land, is to consist OF wheels and
axle with brake, for which heavily laden
sledges are to be substituted when traversing
icefelds, and it is suggested that the sue
cessful carrying out OF this device would
afford a means for the exploration of the
polar zone. In water, the drag may consist
of one or more boats, or a raft of logs. The
kites may be multiplied as desired, and bal
looms are attached to them to keep them
alo!t in the absence OF wind. Steering is
effected by the fexion of the wings by brace
ropes. The height OF the series OF kites is
regulated by halyards connected with the
car in which the passengers ride. This car
is supported on the draught lines and may
be suspended in any position and firmly
held there by means OF a brake, which grips
the lines. If the voyage is to be long one,
the drag is supposed to be capable of
holding all the necessary baggage and sup
plies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

pliances. The capital has been subscribed,
and the venture predicted success by the
manager, an experienced deep sea fisher.
Some two years ago a similar undertaking
was attempted by the local Government, but
after an expenditure of 10000 rupees a
miserable failure was the result, 1t seems
that only fishermen from the coast ports at
tempt sea fishing by means of nets, but the
Burmese resort to the rivers and trap
the fish in the following manner. An up
right. oblong, finely made bamboo cage trap
is set in intervals OF stockade consisting
OF solid bamboos firmly fixed across the
river. The mouths OF these traps have up
right triangular slits, and the ends of the
bamboo slips point inward but do not touch
each other; it is easy for fish OF almost any
size to enter these traps and next to i'm
possible for them to get out. There is a
small flap which unites at the back of the
cage to empty the fish out. This forms one
of the most effective fish traps known.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
Gutta Perchn and India Rubber.

Many people think that gutta percha and
India rubber are the same or very similar
gums. This, however, is mistake. India
rubber is the solidifed sap of South Amer
lean tree. 1t is of soft, gummy nature,
not tenacious, but very elastic; is easily de-
composed by oily substances, and does not
stand acids well. The sap is prepared for
the market by coagulation and heat. Gutta
percha, which is found in the East Indies,
is obtained from the gutta tree. 1t is a
brownish gum which solidites by exposure
to the air, and is usually scraped from tie
tree with considerable of the bark adhering
1t is fibrous and tenacious and acid proof. 1t
has little fexibility and no elasticity, and
stands oil much better than rubber. Al
though it sOftens at comparatively low tenn
peratures, it may be melted and cooled many
times without injury. 1t is used not only
for insulation, but for making damp proof
shoe soles and many other purposes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
P0MPEII OF AMERICA.
Wonders of the Buried City of
Palenque in Central Mexico.
RARE FIELD FOR ANTIQUARIANS.
High Time for Reform in the Treatment of
Firemen on the Ocean.
INTERESTING EVERY DAY SCIENCE

Readers of THE DISPATCH who desire
information on subjects relating to indus
trial development and progress in mechani-
cal, civil and electrical engineering and the
sciences can have their queries answered
through this column.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
Vegetable Flannel,

A large industry has been developed in
Germany by the manufacture of a textile
material from pine leaves. This material
is virtually vegetable flannel, and consti-
tutes valuable addition to the textile
fabrics of the country. The fiber is spun,
knitted and woven into undergarments and
clothing OF various kinds.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02
B. F. F. NJ.
Big Footed
Fannie Mills.

The most wonderful trait of nature ever
known to exist. A beautiful young lady,
but &c years of age, with feet larger than
the largest cured ham; her foot measures rs
inches in length, while the instep measures
IS inches in circumference. Imagine lady
walking about the city wearing shoes No.
80. Miss Mills, although the owner of these
cumbersome feet, cxn walk as sprightly as
any young lady. She enjoys outdoor exer-
else. and has engaged 8 carriage in which
she will visit every portion of the two cities.
She does this in every city she goes to.
Miss Mills, while on exhibition, win ex-
pose her feet in a modest yet satisfactory
manner. One week only, beginning March 8.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-02

In Burmah new industry, under the
title of the Burman Fishing Company, has
been formed with a view of carrying out
deep sea fishing with the most approved ap-
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
LOCAL Ne A TIERS.
HAPPENINGS in AND AROUND
THE CITY.
GATHERED BY OUR REPORTER.
The Professor of rhysiosnomy Decid-
ell 10 Re Observation-Disclosures I'm the
Churchcs Toaay-.Rnpid Rise ia Zeal
Estate.

The lunacy commission met at the
Office of Justice S. w. Howerton yes
tcFdey morning to inquire into the
sanity of Professor Nathan Fellows,
an old gentleman who has been lectur.
Ing through several states on physiog-
nomy, and who came to this city
several weeks ago on his way 10 Mis-
sissippi. The professor has been I'M
fortunate. since arriving here, in
imbibing too freely of ardent spirits,
and mas shown unmistakable evidence
of insanity and it was thought best to
have the commission look into the
case. Dir. Lewis &. Pedigo, as a medi-
cal expert, was examined and stated
that he believed Professor Fellows to
be demented, and was of the opinion
that such Il man should not be allow
ed to run at large, as he is not respon-
sible for his actions.
The commission did not take any
final action on the case, but have
communicated with some Of his
friends at Martinsville. Henry county,
', ho, it is thought, will take charge of
tie man, and if they will care for
him, he will be delivered into their
keeninC.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Sunday Services.

Second Lutheran church, corner
Seventh and Luther streets S. E.
Sunday school, principal, q. Il. kohn,
superintendent, at 3 p. II.
Public services will be held at St
Andrews Catholic church at s and IL
o'clock this morning. Rev. j. W.
Lynch will conduct the exercises.
The meeting at the Young Mems
Christian Association rooms will be
held at 1 o'clock this afternoon, con-
Quoted by G. r. Luck. Subject, Jere-
miah iv., /.
Divine services will be held az the
Fourth Avenue Christian church at
IL o'clock this morning and 1880 to-
night. Morning subject, Jesus at
Nazareth Night. adam and Eve,
Types of Christ and the Church.
Divine worship at st. Marks at II
a. IN. and 745 .. III. The pastor, Rev.
]. E. Bushnell's, will preach in the
morning upon The Example of Jesus
at Nazareth. " The subject for the
evening will be lessons from the
Lottery on the Lords yesture." Sum
day school, Hon Fl. S. Trout, superin-
tendent. at $50 q. II. Strangers will
receive a cordial welcome.
Rey. j. II. soyd, pastor of Greene
Memorial church, will hold 4 MEM
orial service this morning at II o'clock
after which the sacrament of the
Lords Supper will be administered
The evening service will be for the
benefit of the children and the sing
ing will be by the Sunday school
scholars.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Ync Meat Law.

AS the meat inspection law has
caused so much comment, the TIMES
reproduces it today, as many people
will be curious to read it. 1t is as fol,
lows:
Whereas it is believed that unwhole
some meats are being offered for sale
in this commonwealth: therefore
|. Be it enacted by the general as
sembly of Virginia, That it shall not
be lawful to offer for sale within the
limits of this state any fresh meat,
(beef, veal or mutton) which shall
have been slaughtered 100 miles or
over from the place at which 1T is
offered for sale, until and except it
has been inspected and approved az
hereinafter provided.
2. The county court of each county
and the corporation court of each
city of this state shall, in their respec-
tive counties and cities, appoint one
or more inspectors of fresh meats, on
the petition of not less than twenty
citizens; and it shall be the duty OF
said Inspector to inspect and approve
and condemn all fresh meats offered
for sale in this state which have been
transported one hundred miles OF
more from the place at which it was
slaughtered.
8. And for all fresh meats SO in
spected, said inspector shall receive
as his compensation 1 per cent. pei
pound, to be paid by the owner OF
the meat.
4, 1t 81 all the duty of any and
all persons, nrms or corporations, be-
fore Offering for sale in this state fresh
meats which, under the provisions OF
this act, are required to be inspected,
to apply to the fresh meat inspector
of the county or city where the came
is proposed to be sold, and have said
meat inspected; and for failure SO to
do, or for offering to sell any fresh
meats condemned by said inspector,
the person, firm or corporation SO
selling or offering to sell, shall be fined
not less than $40 nor more than $lOo
for each offence, to be recovered before
any justice of the peace of the county
or city where the violation occurs.
Provided, That in cities OILS, 900 lnhab:
itants or more; one-half of the fees OF
inspectors shall be paid into the state
treasury; and provided further, That
nothing inthis act shall apply to the
counties of Accomac and Northa1np,
ton.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
..rrARBoR LIGHTS"
To DO Performed ut tho opera House
Next Tuesday Night.

"Harbor Lights melodramatic
success of three seasons standing in
New York City, Boston and London, is
making it's first southern tour this
season, and will be presented at the
opera house next Tuesday night, with
all the magnificent scenery and me
chanical effects that were used for the
New York and Boston engagements.
The play depicts life by land in Eng
land with taste Of salt air in it and
illustrative of the heroism of
the coastguard, and abounds with
stirring incidents and strong drn
dramatic situations. Its thrilling
climaxes and magnificent scenery
make it one of the best plays of it's
kind being presented on the American
stage. The company presenting the
play is an excellent one and includes a
long list of weil-known people. Mr.. o.
H Barr appears as Lieut.. Kingsley
Mr.. Odgen Stevens as the "Squire's
Cousin,n Frank Coltman as TON
Dossiter," Miss Carrie Colberts as
Peggy and the charming Miss Mar
guerite Fealy, a talented Memphis
(Tenn.) girl, will sustain the part OF
the heroine, dora Yane." The Syra-
cuse Standard says: 'Harbor Lights
was produced at the Grand Opera
House yesterday afternoon and last
night. The audiences at both perform
ances were of unusual size and
the play made a distinct hit. Its
scenic features were particularly fine
and held the admiration of the be-
holders at every turn. 'Harbor Lights
is melodrama depicting life by land
in Eugland, but with taste of salt
air in it and illustrative of the hero
ism of the coast guard. The play tells
a pretty story of love and never lags
in its interest. The acting of the CON-
pany is exceptionally good. o. Fl.
Barr has the leading part and plays
it vigorously. Miss Marguerite Fealy
gives him fine support as indeed do
most OF the others. 'Harbor Lights
is on for the week"
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
The Corbin OpoosItiop.

PHILADELPHIA, March 1.-The peti
ton addressed to the court of common
pleas asking for the dissolution OF the
Reading voting trusteeship, Or the re
moval of President Corbin, has beer
signed by large number Of the Read
ing bondholders. The anti-Corbin peo-
PIE have been active this week and they
have induced many OF the large holders
OF the company's securities to sign the
petition. A formidable array of names
will be presented to the court by join
G. Johnson, the legal representative o.
the anti-Corbin party, and when the
case comes up for argument, MIR. John.
son expect to Lave the Endorsement
not only of the holders of majority Of
the stock, but also OF numerous bond
holders
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Rapid Rise la land.

The Southwest Virginia Mineral,
Land and Improvement company has
received and accepted an cffer al
81 900 an acre for Il one-tcnth interest
in a tract of land near Big Stone Gap,
in Southwest Virginia. The tract out of
which this tenth interest is sold con-
taius about 200 acres, and when the
company purchased it three years ago,
they paid $50 an acre for it. It's rapid
advancement in value has been keep
ing pace in the race with other prop
critics in that section, where one OF the
NOSE gigantic booms the south has
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Cairo Keep. Dry.

CAIRO, Ills, March 1.-The river ros 9
one foot in twenty-four hours ending
last evening, marking IL 2-10 feet on
the guage, or 30 above the danger
line. 1t is now pouring over its natu-
raj banks into the bottoms, but Cair o,s
levees are still fifteen feet above the
flood line and are impregna5le. There
is one continuous sheet OF water from
Birds Point, No, just across the river
from here, all the way to the Arkansas
state line, a distance of seventy miles
along the ST. Louis, Arkansas and Geor-
gia railroad. All the small steamers
and tugs on the harbor are busy saving
corn ana stoce, and people are gathered
on high spots in the bottoms around
here, in Kentucky, Missouri and Ills
no;s
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
CuttJnr Down the Gin Stills

MEADvILLE, March Judge Hen
derson decided on license applications.
Meadville gets twelve retail, four
wholesale. one bottiing and nine re
fused. Titusville gets eight retail, four
two breweries and six re-
fused. Spartansburg gets two retail.
Vernon and Mead townships and Val
lona get three breweries. Total granted
thirty four. Last year forty were
granted to the same places.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
The Levaes Enrd Pressetl.

NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-The levees
in the Lake Providence district are hard
pressed but are still holding, and as the
mercury fell to the freezing point at
Lake Providence, it is hoped that the
rise in the Mississippi may be checked.
1t is reported that two whites and q
negro were killed just over the Arkan-
sas state line for attempting to cut
lnyaaa
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
oppose Compulsory school Laws.

MILWAUKEE, March AT largely
attended meeting of Germans, every
German Lutheran church and society
in the city being represented, it was de-
termined TO support only such candi.
dates for aldermanic seats as will pledge
themselves to oppose the enforcement
of tho compulsory school law. The
German Lutherans as Republicans hold
more than the balance OF power in
Milwaukee politics.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
tb.rters Grantea ct uarrI,burr

HARRIsBuRa, March l.-Thesc char.
tcrs were issued from the state depart
ment: The Straub Brewing company
of Pittsburg; capital, 100000. Fair
mount Machine company, of Philadel
phia; capital, 500, 900. Keystone Pot
terry company, OF Rochester; capital
$4,000. Moshannon Vein Coal Mining
company, OF Philadelphia; capital $780,.
900. The Brook Coal company of Brock
wayville; capital, $50, 600.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Eefuceea in Eyansvllle.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, March 1.-The
river gauge registers u go feet and is
still rising three-quarters of an inch an
hour. The lowlands above town are
completely flooded and the city Is full
of homeless wanderers driven from
their farms. Refugees from the low
lands are coming in at every hour, in
wet, exhausted and hungry condition.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Fourbt for Nearly sever hours

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1. - Danny
Eeedham, of st. Paul, and Patsy Kerri-
ran, OF Boston, fought here last night
Tor "a purseof $500, of which $3.50 went
to the loser. after fight lasting six
hours and three-quarters in was de-
rIared draw. The referee announced
that the amount of the purse to be
awarded to the men would be fixed
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Notice.

Notices hereby given to the va
rious stockholders in the Old Donln-
ion Paper Bag comDany that there
will be a meeting held on Monday,
March 8, 1890, at the Office OF l.. u.
Powell 81 Go. for permanent organiza-
ton. Officers for the ensuing year
will be eected, afulI attendance ls
requested. Il. Z. POWELL y Co.,
febe5-6t Promoters.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Personal POINTS.
Comincs nnd Goings OF People we
Know.

Know.
Mr.. S. j. Dyerle, of Big Spring, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. j. P. Maherleft yesterday even
ing for Johnson City.
Mr. F. B. Jacobs, of West Chester,
Pa, is in the city prospecting.
Mr.. T. Mcdowell, of Fincastle, is in
the city.
Mr Robert Lang, of Lynchburr,
was in the city yesterday.
Colonel a. j. May, of Tazewell
Courthouse, was in the city yesterday.
Mr. E. N. Wilkins, of Elkhorn, w.
Va, is stopping at Hotel Roanoke.
Mr.. Fred. Julian, of Emporium,
Pa, is registered at Hotel Felix.
DR.. D. H. Baldwin, of Abingdon, is
stopping at the City Hotel.
Mr.. T. L. Preston. of Franklin
county, was In the city yesterday.
F. H. S. Morrison, esq. was in Salem
yesterday on legal business.
Archer A. Phlegar, esq, of Chris
tiansburg, is in the city.
Mr.. T. III. Jones, of Bonsack, is in
the city.
Mr.. J. Chapman, of Salem, was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Blanche Smith, of Bonsack, Is
registered at the City Hotel.
DR.. H. w. Harrison has gone to the
University Of Virginia on professional
business, to be absent several days.
Mr.. r. H. Gray, the real-estate
agent, returned yesterday from a
business trip to Lynchburg
Mr.. P. S. Miller, president of the
Bridgewater Carriage factory, is in
Bridgewater on a business trip.
Officer Joseph Trout has resigned
his position as member of the police
force of this city.
Mr.. ]. H. Briggs, of Scottsville,
Albemarle county, is visiting his son,
Mr.. ID. K. Briggs, on First street.
Rev. v. W. Wheeler will preach in
the Methodist church at Vinton this
morning and evening.
Judge G.. G. Junkin, of Christians
burg, is in the city looking after his
business interests.
Mr.. Robert e. Coleman, conductor
on the Vinton extension of the street
railway, is visiting friends in Lynch
burg
Messrs. G. S. Curry and T. NJ. Hume,
of Christiansburg, of the Norfolk and
Western engineering corps, are in the
city.
Mr.. Samuel Walton, contractor on
the Clinch Valley railroad, was in the
city yesterday and stopped at Hotel
Roanoke.
The stone wall around Hotel Roam
oke will be one of the greatest i'm
provements ever made to that popular
hotel.
Mr.. W. E. Maher, master mechanic
of the CPS railroad, with headquar-
tiers at Johnson City, was here. yes
terday.
The new sidewalk on the north side
of Campbell, west of Park street, is a
much needed improvement and will
be great convenience to the people
living in that locality.
Mr.. E. NJ. Wilkins, engineer in
charge of the Grocer Coal and Coke
company, on the Elkhorn extension
I of the Norfolk and Western railroad,
is guest at Hotel Roanoke.
Mr.. L. B. Floyd, of Lynchburg, has
accepted a position in the claim de-
partment of the Norfolk and Western
railroad, and entered on his duties
yesterday.
Ex-Judge Cabe, of Leesburg, now
commemorative attorney of Loudon
county, and Mr.. Frank Norris, of the
same place, are visiting friends in this
city. The Judge is very much pleased
with Roanoke which he regards as
1.-The most wonderful city in the
country.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02

The new furnace in the western part
of the city is rapidly approaching
completion. The mines of this sec
ton will furnish all the iron ore need,
ed, and of limestone there is the great,
est abundance. When the deposits OF
iron ore and limestone about here
are taken into consideration, there is
no longer any need to look further
after the resources of this section.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
-
Recovered.

Mr.. Joseph Funk, the Norfolk and
Western conductor who came so near
losing his life in the yard Wednesday
evening, was on the street again yes
terday for the frN time since his 40
cident. He received an injury in the
right eide in addition to sprained
ankle mentioned atIthe time.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Daltimoro,s t;ns nIonopoIy.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 1.-The bill
granting a monopoly to the CONSOLE,
dated Gas company, in Baltimore, for
fifteen years, was passed in the house.
the company to pay to the city $40. 600 a
year. The bill was passed In defiance
of the protests of the people of Balti-
more and against the wishes of the
mayor and city council.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
A Lady in south Carolina.

My labor was shorter and less pain
full than ON two former occasion !;
physicians astonished: | thank you
for "Sfother's Friend" tits worth Its
weight in gold. Address The Brad
field Reg. CO., Atlanta Ca, for par.
ticulars. Sold by Budwell, Christian
81 Barbee,
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-03-02
Gold Weather at Omaha.

OMAHA, March 1.-The extreme cold
weather here continues with occasional
flurries OF snow and high wind. The
mercury was near the zero point, but
gradually fell. Trains on the roads
leading into Omaha have been delayed
more by the wind than by snow, but
none of them have been abandoned. No
casualties have been reported.