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on the express to capture him I'll
keep him if l can"
Suddenly the thought flashed over
him: s.What if the man understands
telegraphy?"
But a glance at the mirror told that
the fear was unfounded.
Seems ter me you're long time
gettin' an answer" muttered the man
Fellow up the roads inquirin' about
q car load of salt" answered Ralph,
with pardonable prevarication.
There's something now" he went
on as his cali came. 1t was from the
station where the sheriff had been
found
Express just left Sheriff and four
aids aboard"
Trains left Salina," said Ralph out
loud.
Then he called up Cambria. Tell
the conductor to have sheriff and force
in front car and make quick leap" he
instructed.
Soon the train reached the place, and
he was informed that the order had
been obeyed.
The man was walking restlessly up
and down the floor. Ralph was afraid
he would suspect something. but he
evidently did not, and. though he was
constantly looking out the windows, he
seemed only anxious about the train.
Soon came the message from Sol
ONION. The train had left there, and
Ralph leaned back in the chair to wait
for the whirling wheels to pass over
the long stretch that separated the two
stations.
The man came up to him again. The
face was more sinister and unprepos-
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Railway Search Light.

A search light for railway purposes
was tested recently by Mr.. Wheeler,
the electrician of the New Jersey Cen
trail railroad One Huntington light Of
5000 candle-power was mounted on the
switch signal bridge twenty feet above
the track. AS result the bricks could
be counted in a station building one
third Of a mile away; when turned
on the track the ties could be
counted to the same station. Colors
were plainly distinguished at half mile
distance. at 1,50O feet it would enable
an engineer to tell the position Of
switches. The reflector was shaped
like those of locomotive headlights, sill.
ver-plated and highly FURNISHED.
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sessing than ever. He glowered at the
boy, and was evidently worried lest
some one should come in. But there
was little night travel. and it was not
likely that there would be another pas
senger.
Seems ter me you're doin' a mighty
| lot of business fer a night train he
grum bled. and Ralph saw in the mirror
that he was being watched closely.
Still fussin' about the salt" was the
reply, though with his excitement he
could hardly speak calmly.
Suddenly the long-dra wn-out whistle
of the approaching express engine rang
| out through the night. The stranger
| started nervously and made his way
toward the door.
Would the murderer escape? Would
the sheriff be quick enough? Ralph
could hardly keep from leaping from
his chair, and still he knew he must
| not.
| ''Whizz-z-z"' went the iron mon.
ster before the window. sheet of
| steam and fire lighting its path. The
dark baggage car followed. and then
came the first coach.
The operator forgot prudence. He
| leaned far out of the window and saw
FIVE stout forms leap to the platform.
| He saw them approach the figure in
the shadow of the doorway. The
stranger realized the danger and started
| to run.
Flash. crackr' went the sheriff's re-
volver. and the murderer was stretched
upon the platform.
IL moment he was in irons, and the
passengers had gathered round. Be-
fore the train pulled out. Ralph was
the recipient of many compliments.
The best one was from the sheriff who
said: There is reward of one thou
| sand dollars out for this man, and you'll
get it, young fellow
Then the train pulled out into the
night. and the sheriff and his gang
started with the wounded man for a
half mile walk across the fields to Warl-
ton. to place the prisoner in Jail.
There We're no more trains due. but
Ralph did not doze.
Atlas" his fingers called along the
wires: and when he had the little city.
he began: special to the Graphic.
and continued until complete story Of
two thousand words had been rushed
in. giving detailed account of the muir
der. as the sheriff had related it. and of
the capture.
AnNiously he awaited the papers
brought down by the morning train.
What bundle of them-six hundred
copies for Warlton. and on every one
the big black headlines announcing the
murderer's capture. not forgetting his
own work IN the matter, this having
been supplied by the editor. Every
copy was sold and more was needed.
Ralph was the hero of the hour, and
the Graphic did not get over Growing
about its great news beat" for three
months.-Charles NJ. Harger. in Yankee
Blade.
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THE BoYNroN UNICycLE RAILROAD.

THE BOYNroN UNICYcLE RAILROAD.
one rail. a connection is made by means
of a vertical rod and upper switch ban
with a shifting section of the guide rail
whereby, on the moving of the track
rail and the setting of the signal, the
guide rail will be simultaneously moved
the adjustment being effected and both
being locked in position according to
the methods usual in ordinary railway
practice.
The cars, as will be seen, are each
two stories in height, each story being
divided lengthwise into ni4e separate
compartments, each Of which Will com.
fortably seat four passengers. thus pro
vil.:hg seats for seventy-two passengers
in each car. Each compartment has its
own sliding door, and all the doors on
the same floor of the car are connected
by rods at the top and bottom with a
lever in convenient reach of the brake
man. by whom the doors are all opened
and closed simultaneously. The COM
five feet long, the seats facing each
other. Only one rail Of the old single
track was used, as only one guide rail
had been erected. except at the ends Of
the route. for switching purposes, but
the width of the cars and motor was
such that it only required the erection
of another guide rail. for the utilizing
of the other track rail- to form regu-
lar double track road of the BoyntC41
pattern.
The section road on which this sys-
tenn has been operated is only Ia miles
long, in which distance the curves are
considerable, but, although they are
mostly in one direction, the indication
of wear upon the traction wheels,
and upon the guide rail and trolley
wheels were hardly perceptible. Dur.
ing portion of the season, when the
summer travel to Coney Island was at
its height, trains were run on regular
schedule time, ffty-three car trains
daily each way, carrying from one to
three hundred passengers per trip. The
regular time taken for the run was
three minutes, but special trips were
made in two and three-Quarters min
utes each, including starting and stop
ping. The daily consumption of coal
in performing this service was but half
ton The great economy of this
method OF traction is also evidenced
By the smoothness with which the cars
run. and the entire absence Of side mo-
ton and vibration, there being no strik-
ing and grinding Of the wheel hanges
upon the rails, as is common on double
track roads.-Scientific American.
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THE UNIcYclE RAILWAY.
StnGle-Ran Track ROAd DeAEned for
High Speed Traffic.

sinsle-Ran Track Ro.d Designed 70,
High Speed Traffic.
During several weeks last summer
there were in regular and continuous
operation. in railway passenger service,
the locomotive and cars shown IN the
lower view herewith presented. the
service being between Gravesend and
Coney Island, on an Abandoned section
Of an old standard gauge track Of the
Sea Beach & Brighton railroad The
locomotive weighs nine tons and has
two 10 by Pinch cylinders, the piston
rods Of both being connected with
cranks on each side the single six-foot
driving wheel and the front Of the To-
connective being also supported by two
Ss-inch pony wheels, one behind the
other. These wheels have double
fanges, to contact with either side of
the track rail, as also have similarly ar
ranged pairs Of ss-inch wheels arranged
under and housed IN the floors near each
end of the cars,
In the upper view IS shown an i'm
proved locomotive especially designed
for this method Of traction, and built
for use on a street railway of . western
city. 1t weighs 10 tons and has a
pair of five-foot drivers The crank is
only seven inches in length, and the en-
CINE is designed to readily make GOO
revolutions a minute, and maintain a
speed Of 100 miles an hour with full
train Of passenger cars The first Boyn-
ton locomotive, described in September,
1889, had an eight-foot driving wheel
and weighed 2S tons 1t proved too
heavy for use on the old Coney Island
road, although it was undoubtedly cap
able of making very high speed and
easily drawing heavy train of single
wheel cars on a properly arranged
track.
In true line with. and fifteen feet
directly above the face of the track
rail is the lower face Of a guide rail.
supported from posts arranged along
the side of the track. and on the sides
Of this guide rail run pairs of rubber
faced trolley wheels attached to the
| top Of the locomotive and the cars. The
guide rail is simple stringer Of yellow
| pine, ANS inches in section. and the
standards on which the trolley wheels
are journaled are placed far enough
apart to allow a space of 6 inches be
tween the contiguous faces of each pair
of wheels, thus affording Ia inches TO,
lateral play, or sidewise mOvemen,
toward or from the guard rail. it being
designed that the guide rail shall be
| arranged in the exact line OF the true
center of gravity of the cars and
locomotive. The standards are bolted
to 6-inch wide strap iron attached tc
and extending across the top of the car
The switching arrangement is re
markably simple. In addition to an or
binary track switch, in which. however
| the switch bar is made to throw only
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A Word About Dairy Cows.

One Of the most important qualities
in dairy COW is constitution. She
need not necessarily be large or coarse.
but should be vigorous and capable of
consuming and digesting great
amount of feed. Delicate calves are
not worth raising. and a COW that pro-
duces delicata calves is not worth
keeping. and no matter what the pedi-
gree of sire or dam. no line of breed
ing is good which results in calves lack
ing in vigor. The talk about wedge
shaped cows has misled many. The
development in the region of the vital
organs should never be small. though
it should appear small in comparison
with the larger development and
breadth and depth of the hind quarters
N. W. Agriculturist.
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good place for news and number OF
city details printed both to the east
and to the west were glad to obtain its
happenings. The Atlas Graphic was
particularly careful to give Warlton's
sensations to the world, and its tele-
graph editor watched the proceedings
of the townspeople closely. The dis
lance from the telegraph wires, how
ever, made it difficult to obtain late
news.
Ralph Verne sat in the telegraph
Office one spring night almost doing
over the clicking wires. He was but
fourteen, and though competent to be
night operator of the little station. yet
enjoyed play well enough to feel rather
tired when night came.
The express is late" he unused. as
he caught an order from division head
quarters. Now I'll have to sit up
here for an hour or two longer waiting
till it goes by"
He had half dozed off into dreamland
again when his trained ear caught a
quick repeated call for his station
He answered it and waited.
Want special on murder at Warl-
ton" the key clicked out Operator
get news and send quick. Good pay.
Party here says murderer has one arm
and bad scar on face. Signed, The
Atlas Graphic. 5"
Ralph was wide-awake by this time.
He had not been up to Warlton that
day. having been playing in the fields
and taking hunt across the prairie.
The news of the murder must have
been sent out by the day man who had
told him nothing. How was he to get
the story?
Even as he considered it there was a
shutting of feet on the walk outside
and the door opened.
A tall, dark-browed gentleman en-
tered and seated himself in the wait
ing-room In moment he arose and
came into the operators apartment.
Fine evening" he muttered, and
Ralph noticed that he kept a heavy
scarf around his head.
Eyes. Been uptown"
Just came from there. How's the
express?"
Two hours late
Blame the luck. That means big
wait"
did you hear about the murder?"
The mans head gave quick jerk and
then he answered.: Yes, nothing par
ticular about it though"
who was killed?''
''Old Seymour, the banker"
1t was Ralph's turn to be surprised.
The old man had been one of the rich
est men in the town and lived alone on
the outskirts of the city.
But how was it done?" continued
the boy.
Broke in somehow. an'-but l don (
know anything about it When will
that train get here?"
Ralph turned to answer and saw the
man close behind him. The sinister
face struck terror to his mind and he
fairly shuddered as he glanced at it.
WAIT and I'll ask" and he began
clicking the keys.
In front of him was a piece of glass
covering the connecting switch. 1t had
become dusty on the inside and with
the light shining on it made rude
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mirror. Suddenly CHANGING in its direc-
ton Ralph noticed that he could see
the stranger who was still standing be-
hind his back. AS he watched he saw
the man loosen the scarf which was
about his neck. Something revealed
itself that sent a chill to the boys
heart.
There was deep scar on the neck.
But there was yet another sign The
stranger wrapped his neck again and as
he did so the other mark revealed itself.
He used but one hand. The other was
evidently useless.
Ralph was alone with murderer,
Wont be mere in some time vet he
muttered with unsteady voice, to keep
the man quiet. IN find out shortly -
How his fingers did fly. He called
up the next station above and inquired
for the sheriff. That functionary was
out of town. Then the next. He too
was gone. But at the third the oper-
ator told him an officer was near.
The murderer of Seymour is in the
Office here" Ralph ratified on. land the
+, officer. with a strong force, must come
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pied with ornamental trees and shrubs,
with the lawn between them to be
made and kept smooth by passing the
hand lawn mower once a week. The
portion on the right may be an orchard.
as represented in the plan. or the whole
may be devoted to ornamentals, if the
owner desires. The farm road being
entirely away from the dwelling. gives
more space for planting the surround
ings. The vegetable garden. extending
towards the rear of the grounds ad-
mits of any extent of land devoted to
these crops as the owner may prefer
Country Gentleman.
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and work h a I'd
W h e n used in
green 5 a p p v
wood. 1t is easy
enough to make
a saw that will
work to perfec-
ton. A suitable
n a FRO w 5 a W
blade. about IS
inches long. can
be bought at any
hardware store
or a b Ut -
cents. Drill ! a
hole a t e d C h
end. and select a
strong Y o u n e
o a k or hickory
-hnAA aL-&
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enables the own.
er to shut out its
purs err. An
other very Pc
culiar spider Of
this class was
found to have no
I'D or closure to
the aperture Of,
it's burrow; but
as its abdomen is
hard as leather
behind and .r,in>
Gated to form
a perfect circle
( N q Inference
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that when pursued It simply plunges
into its hole and stops up the entrance
with its own body. Fig. g gives side
view of this spider, and Fig. dia-
gram in section of its position in the
supposed act Of thus closing the door To
its dwelling and presenting living bull.
wark to the foe.
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thick as thumb. SAW.
This is split at its upper end. the end
of saw blade inserted saw teeth point
ing toward YOU. and thus fastened
with nail driven through the center
of stick and the hole in the blade. Now
the stick of wood is bent. and the
other end of blade inserted somewhat
in same way as the first. Now you
will have a saw. with good handle.
and you will be able to saw off limbs
as thick as mans arm without the
least difficulty. Such a handy imple-
ment is shown in the accompanying IL
ustration.-Der Landwirth.
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Go ABOUT the business of road max
ing as though it was worth doing well,
as it most certainly is, and stop fooling
away time and money in efforts that
may be we'll meant. but which are the
result of guess work rather than intel
ligent theory confirmed and established
~ successful practice. la }
Hawkeye.
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A MIDNIGHT ESPECIAL
How the ATLAS Graphic" Got q
Great News "Beat."

he STATION of
WarltOn was in
one of the most
out-of-the-w a Y
places for OBJ
tanning ne W S
imaginable. II
was a good half
mile from the
little town OF
the same name
W h &c h was
located in the
midst Of the
pretty Smoky
Hill valley. The
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ObIginR.

She-Why. I'm not ready to marry,
Mr.. Freshman.
He-Will you let me know when YOU
are?
Certainly. sir. I'll send you a we'd
ding card. Detroit Free Press.
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Couldn't Take q Hint,

What is it sign of when your Liz
itches?" asked Miss Cuddlesome OF
young Goslin.
1T must be sign Of cutaneous irri.
tation. replied the dense young man.
Judge.
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I'm going 70 give you an important
part in my next play" said the manager
TO the supe with large hands
''Se?" said the ambitious assistant
"A leading part?"
Exactly. want you to sit out In
the audience and start the applause. -
RarPer's Bazae.
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did he leave in a coupe?" asked the
judge of an amusing witness.
mo. your honor. He left in huff, -
was the unexpected Detroit
Free Press
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rowing spiders is described by D..
Henry c. McCook in american Spiders
and their Spinning Work" and several
examples are presented in the accom-
panying figures The hly-shaped tube
Of pure white spinning work shown in
Fig. rises directly above the spiders
burrow. and is supported by the sur
rounding foliage. Opinions differ as 70
its purpose. One observer thinks it Il .
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All He Could Do.

AL He Could Do.
''Your boy is simply depraved boy.
Mrs Bronson" said the physician.
''You need doctor Of the soul. not one
of my profession"
81 don't know, doctor" said the tired
little woman, but what you might
help me a little with advice"
mo. madam, the only thing ] caa
prescribe for him is a mixture o4
strychnine and prussic acid"@JUzy.
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lure for insects. which will suppose il to
be a flower and light upon il, thus be-
coming the spiders victims; bu; DR..
McCook believes it to be 4 sort of watch
tower, from which the spider can OBJ
serve the approach OF an enemy
and make a speedy retreat. Fig.
2 illustrates columnar turres
which one species erect 1t il
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made of chippage and various other
litter found near the spot. and has .
hinged cover like trap door, which
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GOOD PRUNING SAW.
How to Make One That Is sure to Work
to Perfection.

Many of the pruning saws bought in
stores have the fault that they pinch
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A CORRECTED EXPRESSION.

Old Rooster-Here, boy, drop that
egg. That is-ahen.-put it down care
fully.-Harper's Young People.
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INSECT MECHANICS.

Examples Of the Spinninx Work Of Anse.
lean Spiders.
The ingenuity Of spiders, both in con-
structing their snares and in seizin2
their prey. has been favorite subject
Of observation by naturalists. The en-
cheering skill Of some species Of bur
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male members followed. One of the
young ladies read a part of the last
canto of LUCILLE" very beautifully.
Surely" by Behrend, was sung in
manner that delighted all the listeners.
A fashion magazine we'll illustrated
with portraits of famous women, and
with designs Of beautiful Easter gowns,
found its way into the hands of some of
the fair members. The evenings pro-
gram was abandoned for the nonce; tho
gentlemen. neglected, retreated to some
quiet nook, while all the ladies in the
group bent over the precious periodical
and discussed the newest fashions.
These thrilling topics being finally ex-
hausted, two of the ladies sung one Of
Abts sweetest Duets
The St. Andrews Benevolent and Lit
erary Society will give an entertain
ment tomorrow night.
Miss Lille Ramsay entertained a
number Of her young friends last We'd
nesday evening at her home ON Third
street n. o.
The Roanoke German Club will give
= german at Hotel Ponce do Loon next
Friday night.
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BARGAINS

One special bargain on Valley street.
House and lot 4Ox130. House has nine
good rooms, water and gas, up nd down
stairs, house in elegant condition, only
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Don't fail to see this bargain.
House and lot fronting 1870 feet on
Holiday street, one square from Roam
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One of the handsomest building lots
in tho West end: fronting on Salem and
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The cheapest lot on West End boule-
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residence; only S2,750.
We have some elegant mine lands
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Three lots in the Northside addition.
The prettiest in the addition, command
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each.
Don't fail to SEQ these bargains. They
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ONE CENT A-WORD COLUMN.

ONE Gent A WORD COLUMN.
Advertisements of Wants,
For Rent, For Sale, Lost and
Pounds, ETC., are inserted in
this column at the rate of one
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For the convenience of adj
vertisers in this column, THE
TINES will publish every
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ceived by THE TINES, to-
gether with the initials to
which they are addressed, thus
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If you wish to buy anything
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After James Hughes.

HARRisBURG, Pa, March 2S.-l Spe-
cial]-Governor Pattison this morning
signed requisition for James Hughes,
chairman of the knights of Labor exc
cutive committee, and Deputy Sheriff
Hawley at once started for Philadel-
phia, where Hughes is under bail for
his appearance when wanted. Tho re-
QUESTION is upon indictments for extor-
ton and conspiracy.
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~ ROAD CO

PHILADELPHIA, March 25th, 1891.
Notice is hereby given, that the Board
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OF one and one-half dollars per share
out of the surplus income of the COM
pany, payable at tho Office of the Treas
urer, on and after April cad, 1891, to
the stockholders as registered at 3
o'clock, p. M, on April 18th, 1891.
The transfer books will be closed
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until o'clock, n. IN, May sth, 1891.
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