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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
BRIDGE BUILDING.


How Ono Was Constructed In Germany
by Guess.
was lieutenant of engineers under
Won Moltlic, said Paul Wolff, of Wash
1ngton, to representative of the St.
Louis Globe Democrat Let me give
you chapter frcm my personal expert
cnce to show how thoroughly the Ger
man war department prepared fcl- cmcr-
gcncics. One day a message came to,
me at the barracks bidding rae report
III civilian dress at the railroad station
and receive orders. | went to the sta
ton.
~ man approached nc and addressed
me rs Meyer. | said: My name is
Wolff" 40" said lie. your name is
Meyer. Here is your bag of samples.
You arc selling whisky. am selling
wine. We will go to such and such II
city and call on NIr. So-and-so and Mr..
So-and-so, and try and sell them some
goods" We went and made an effort
to sell whisky 10y the sample, but didn't
sell any, of course.
Then we proceeded to another city
and tried to sell goods there. After we
had visited several merchants and had
returned to the hotel my companion
said to inc: 1--WE will take a walk and go
across the bridge. We will not return
together. On your way back you will
pace the bridge, and going and coming
you will keep your eyes open TO OBJ
serve all the points you can about tho
bridge"
Then for tho first time began to
have suspicion of what was really
wanted. l strolletl down to the bridge
and leaned over the edge, looking ut
somc worlllncn who were making holes
in the ahutments. | observed the plan
OF construction from various points,
and then went on across the stream.
After awhile started back, and on nv
way paced the bridge arch by arch.
In the engineer corps we are trained
TO pace distances with great cxactness
can walk block now and tell tho
length of it within six inches | re-
turned to my hotel without having
made note, but with my head full Of
the plan OF construction. My compan-
ion joined nc.
Now" said he, you will return to
the place from which we started and
you will make as complete Il dcscrip-
ton OF the bridge rs you can and tur.,
1t in" carried out the order and
heard no more Of the expedition. A
considerable time after that war came
and the German army marched to tho
frontier.
AS the advance drew near tho bridge
had reported upon was blown up and
fell i'll n mass Of ruins. The army halt
cd train Of freight cars came for
ward, and from those cars was taken
the prepared material with which n new
bridge was put together in few hours,
and the army marched over tho river
and into the cnemy's country.
Every timber and every piece of
metal was ready for immediate use. A
new bridge had been constructed
throughout for that particular crossing.
based upon my report
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
TWO QUEER NEW WORKERS.
oae Eats Eggs, Shell and s-ill. and tho
Other Crunches Bones,

oae Eats Eggs. Shell and :.iT. and tho
Other Crunches Bones.
There was an account recently givcn
here OF {; man who crunches the Shells
OF the boiled eggs that lie takes ut
breakfast. says the New York Sun.
There is another man in town who cats
bones, and who is known among his
friends as the great American bone
eater" lie is scientist, and when n
question was put to him he said: ~ do
not follow this habit for any fantastic
reason. believe that the organic
chemical clements found in bones, such
as phosphate and carbonate of lime.
are greatly needed in the human frame
for the development of the osseous svs-
TEN. do not make dinner Of bones.
but merely taking little bone dclicacy
at times, when not III company | will
60 through the rib bones of q spring
chicken or quail, or what not. / will
have the grilled leg bones of n young
chicken. which are easily eaten when
we'll grilled, and are very nice. Then
there are the grillcd bones of n sucking
pig, or of lamb, and, in fact, there are
sundry bones that can be prepared in
various ways to the advantage of the
eater. have had benefit from one cat
ing, and know several bone enters.
Some Of the African negroes, who are
very strong, cat the bones of game after
making them crisp ut the fire, and the
books tell Of the bone caters of Eurooe
in olden times. | would advise you TO
get a few dainty bones in nice order
and try them"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
Mrs. Tinsley Dead.

Mrs. Kittie l.. Tinslcy, tho wife of
John M. Tinsley died yesterday morn
ing at o'clock at her homo on Roam
oke street. Mrs. Tinsley had been very
i'll for several weeks and her death was
not unexpected. She was forty four
years Of age, having resided in Roar
oke for fifteen years. She was Il men,
Ter of Greene Memorial Methodist
Church. and her funeral will be con-
Quoted from that church this afternoon
by Rev. w. f. Hammer, the pastor, as
sisted by Rev. DIR. w. c. Campbell. of
the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Dr.
Q: f.. Flippo, Of the First BAPTIST
Church.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
LEMON ELINIR.
Pleasant, Elegant, Reliable.

Pheasant, Elegant, Reliable.
For biliousnoss and constipa ton, take
Lemon Elixir.
For fcvcrs, chills and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir.
For slecplessness, nervousness and
palpitation of tho heart, take Lemon
Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach.
take Lemon Elixir.
For all sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir
Ladies', for natural and thorough or.
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
DR.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir will not
fail you in any Of the above-named dis
eases, all of which arise from torpid
or diseased liver, stomach, kidneys or
bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. II. MozELY,
Atlanta, Ga.
SOC and 81 per bottle, at druggists.
LEMON HOT DROPS
Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage
and all throat and lung diseases. Eie.
CANT, reliable
rs cents at druggists. Prepared only
by DR.. II. Mozely, Atlanta. Ga.
Another invoice OF those S2S.jo oak
bedroom suits, with bcvel plate mirrors
and oxidized trimmings. Just received
by Copper IL Stone, No. 10 salem ave
nue. ). G.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
School books. Thompson & Co.
CHARGED WITH STEALING.
Jcfiry Fixes up the Matter by ,I:cturning
With the Valise.

JeNry Fixes up the Matter by ,Ecturning
With the Valise.
VIM. Jefrry was tried before Justice
Iiowerton yesterday on warrant sworn
out by Robert Coleman, both colored
men, charging him with stealing his
(Colcmans) valisc. .IeiTry stated that
he had left his valise in barber shop
on Railroad avenue about two weeks
ago and the other day he went to tho
shop to get it. He WAS slightly under
The influence of liquor and took what
he supposed was his own valsc
few days later he met Coleman,
who told him he had taken his vallsc
and Jcilry offered to return il TO him, as
he had not opened it. Coleman, how
ever, had him arrested.
Justice Howerton told him to return
the valise. which he said he was per-
fectly willing To do, and Officer Gee
went with him to see that he did it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
IT is MARSHALL AND THOMAS.
Continued from page ~

preventative in the general assembly
since she had become city, and the
county Democrats had always supported
MIN. The county was now entitled to
the nomination. The county Democrats
would not make the inSinuation against
Mr.. Watts that tho speaker who nom
mated Mr.. Thomas did. The candidate
OF The county was also 4 poor boy, who
was struggling to make y name for
himself and to benefit his race. He
nominated Charlie DENT, broad
minded, patriotic gentleman, VINO, if
selected as the candidate, would be
elected and make Il fine representative.
Mr.. Pugh's remarks were greeted with
frequent applause.
MIR. Glasgow again arose and pro-
tested against the name of Mr.. Watts
being used.
Col. Bowman said if tho representa-
tions of many citizens of Roanoke city
were true. there had been a recent CON
test between Democrats there that
would imperil tho cause of Democracy
in this contest. Mr.. DENT was not
identified with any faction. lie COM
menccd life by selling newspapers upon
the streets Of Salem, and got his educa-
ton by torch light IN his fathers
humble home. and in q printing office.
Tho people of his home and county were
proud Of him and he was their choice.
The Democrats of Craig would find him
in every way worthy of their trust and
he merited it. He was FREQ from the
dangers which attached to tho repre-
sentatives Of either action in Roanoke
city.
Rush U. Derr declared that Roanoke
city Democrats were q unit, and would
bo found standing side by side in the
support of M. C. Thomas, if he was
nominated
The delegate from Craig brought
down the convention by saying that he
would withdraw Mr.. Watts.
On roll call, Craig voted for Thomas
and for DENT. Roanoke city gavo
Thomas 30, two moro than necessary to
nominate. Major Ballard arose and
moved that tho nomination of Mr..
Thomas be made unanimous, and it was
carried with a whoop.
THE NOMINEE SPEAKS.
Messrs. Thomas and DENT wore
brought to the platform. Mr.. Thomas
said the Office he had been named for
was the property of the people. He was
deeply sensible Of the honor and rcspon-
sibility it carried with it and profoundly
grateful to tho Democrats who had
called him to Ill it. Tho banner placed
in his hands would not be allowed to
trail in the dust.
Mr.. Denit said he had hoped that
somo other man would be nominated
for delegate. lie had hoped Roanoke
would recognize the claim of the county,
but there were no sores in his heart on
this account. lIo was laid on the shelf,
but temporarily. He was grateful for
the solid support of the people. who
had known him from infancy, and
all IL 4
TO shoulder for the election Of his sue
cessful competitor.
MIR. DENTS speech was graceful and
to the point and made him many new
friends.
School hooks frhOmnS6e, c, Co
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
Mayors Court.

The following business was disposed
of by Mayor Evans in his court ycstcr-
day morning:
Jim Davis, disturbing the quiet and
good order of the city by swearing on
the street: fined $3.50.
George Houston, drunk; fined $40
f.. F. Davis, drunk on the street; fined
$3.50.
Thomas Morris and Emma Tinslcy,
disturbing the quiet and good order of
the city; fined S32J.
George Dulancy, leaving horse IN
pitched and unattended on the streets;
fined 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17

Interesting Ceremonies Mt st. Mnrk's New
Lutheran Church Sunday.
Next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock
has been arranged as the time for laying
the corner stone of st. Marks Lutheran
Church. Pastor j. a. Hufard will be
assisted by visiting clergymen. The
exercises will consist of tho use of tho
liturgical form, as laid down in the | oolk
of worship.
Rev. j. E. Bushnell will deliver a
brief address OH the Origin and Grow tn
of the Lutheran Church."
The public are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
THE BELMONT SCHOOL.
- 'EAhoNl SCuOOI.
Opens With IFS PupiIs-Many Refused
Admittance For Lncil of Room

Opens With lis Pupils-Many Refused
Admittance For Lack OF Room.
The Belmont school opened yesterday
morning. superintendent Dcrr was
present and saw that the school was
started in proper shape.
Tho capacity Of tho building was
taxed to its utmost. lis scholars beinr
in attendance. 1t was nj cessary to re-
fuse admi sion to some of the applicants,
owing TO tho lack of room. Tho school
is divided into four grades, tho names
OF the teachers having been announced
in previous issue Of TIE TINES The
opening was a success in every parti-
cular, and the new school promises 10
be as tlourishing as any in the city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
Try our school book prices. Thomp
son Il Co
VIII be Concluded To-day.

The case of Sullivan and Stronger VS..
the Pittsburg Development Company,
which has occupied the attention of the
Hastings Court for the past three DAYS,
was again taken up yesterday and the
remaining witnesses examined, after
which argument commenced. 1t is OK
pected that tho arguments will DO con-
cluded to-day. Col. John E. Penn and
d. Hampden HOge are counsel for t. O
plaintiffs and Messrs. berkeley ~ Phlc-
gar for the defendant
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17

Jesse Terry, colorcd boy, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon on the
charge of stealing al umbrella from
Mr.. Phil T.. Lockctt. Chief Morris hap.
pened TO be present when tho trouble
occurred and he gavs Terry into the
hands of citizen, with Instructions TO
take him to the station house, which
WAS done.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
Cord Wood for Sale.

Proposals for the purchase of 300 or
more cords OF WOOD, now stacked on
Mill Mountain. will ue received at the
Office Of the Roanoke Gas and Water
Company until the 2ad of Sep, cmber.
Ivy. j. {. kAwN, Manag -7-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17

Tho alley running from Commerce
street to Henry, between Salem avenue
and Campbell street, (which was recently
ordered to be graded by the Council,
has been pat in splendid shape and a
nice plank bridge built across the creek
which guns across it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17

For tone, touch, beauty-ana best of
all-durSbily, the celebrated Kranich
~ Bach piano has no superior and few
equals Hundreds of them have been
sold throughout this State by the
Hobbie MuSic Company. Roanoke, Va.
1t has hundreds of friends without a
single dissatisfied purchaser.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
a Ground Hog and Terrier Meet.

A very interesting fight occurred in j.
X. Greene & Co. s clothing store yestcr-
day morning between Con OLeary's sky
terrier Sing" and MIR. Grecne's ground
hog Jimmie" 1t did not take quite
one round to fully demonstrate to
"Sing" that small dogs like himself
were not in it with ground hogs. even
such good natured ones as Jimmie"
and he retrcated ANONYMOUSLY, leaving
his antagonist in possession OF the field.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
States and school bags. Thompson
ENOCK GIVES bond.
The Fidelity, Loan and Trust Company
One Ofthe SUI cites.

ohc Oh the SUI cites.
In tho Hastings Court yesterday
morning tho question OF the bond of
Arthur Enock. the trustee for Grinberg
~ Morris, was taken up, and the follow
ing parties signed the bond which was
f'r $4,000: [. Bachrach. Nj. Rosenberg,
D. l.. solomon, MS. f. Solomon, Miss
Lena Goldstcin, Elias Mahoncy, Solo.
mon Fry and Chas. Enock
at this point the matter was laid over
until 9;a0 this morning, as the plaintiffs
wished to bring forward other bonds
men. During the afternoon the Fidelity,
Loan and Trust Company. by Jos. Il
EDgleby, president, signed the bend.
Don't fail to see the lO-picce solid oak
C lamD,r suits Sps IN ar c,n,,r 4.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
TO LAY THE CORNER STONE.

All tho school books at Thompson
Book Store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17

large variety of plush and tapestry
rockers. finished in mahogany, old Eng
lish and Sixteenth Century. The very
thing for wedding or birthday present.
At Copper & stones.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17

Don't fail to see the l0-picce solid oak
caamoot suits, $3.50, at Copper <
stones.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17
An Alley Graded.

son e Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-17

The Boys Who Stole Old IRON from the
Gas and Water Company Pay for Their
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-06-18
AMONG THE TOILERS.

The strike of the ore handlers at Randall,
OHIO, has been settl ed. 81
The coal passers and firemen EMPLOYED
on the vessels fthe North German Lloyd
steamship company at Bremerhaven, struck
for an increase of wages. -, a. ~ +
The carpenters strike at Pittsburgh is not
a success, many non-union men having
been empl eyed and many strikers having
gone back to work. 49,. ,.s'5 =
AT the international typographical union
convention in session in Boston has elect
ed W. B. Prescott of Toronto president and
w. S. McCleyy of Indianapolis secretary
treasurer. ~
The situation at the ore docks, Ashtabu-
Ia, Ohio, among the strikers, is assuming a
serious aspect. Adjt. Gen. Dill has been
requested to call out the militia to ouell
the anticipated trouble.
TWELVE hundred German bakers are out
ON a strike in Chicago. They demand 10
hours as days work; weekly earnings to
be not less than $13, and steady work.
There are indications that the strike will
extend to the English speaking bakers.
The striking London omnibus men have
sent out number Of drivers and CONDUCTORS
bearing collection boxes into the streets
and are canvassing the pedestrians in the
leading thoroughfares in order to raise
funds to assist them in carrying on their
struggle with the companies. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-06-18
WICKEDNESCES

>. F. REID, prominent citizen of Can
ton, Miss, was killed from an ambush near
his home by an unknown party. = -o"
EpHRA1M You've, director of the looted
Spring Garden bank in PHILADELPHIA. was
arraigned on a charge of fraud. He waived 2
hearing and was held for trial in $50. 600
bail. ''0'0
THOMAS Adds EMMETT has issued an an
peal for money for the support Of the home
rule agitation in Ireland He attacks Par
nell as the cause of the present division
among the Irish people.
AT Bridgeport, Cal, All Tin, China
man, was arrested for the murder of Poker
Tom, gambler whose headless trunk was
found in the Walker river. The Chinaman
confessed the murder.
Ex-PoL1cEMANJ JAMES c. JONES, of Denver
met his wife walking With T. J. Strawn.
drew his revolver and shot Strawn dead
Jealousy was the cause, although there
seems to be no foundation for it.
In the jury bribing trials at New Orlean:
McCrystol, one of O'Malleys tools, wa.
found guilty. The latter will now, proba
bly, be tried on charges Of several years
standing, while McCrystol must stand tria
on other charges of jury bribing. A mis-
trial resulted in the case ofCharles Grane err
another jury briber
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-06-18
EVENTS OF A WEEK.
Flashed by the Wires of the Telegraph
Condensed and Classified for
Convenience of Readers.
Washington, Foreign, Accidental, Per.
sonal, Criminal and Other
News Of Importance.
WASHINGTON.

MATTHEW G. REYNOLDS of Missouri, was
! appointed United States attorney for pri-
| waite land claims.
THE government is actively preparing to
carry out the agreem ent for close season
in Behring sea this year.
OFFICERS of United States war vessels
from China stations have been caught snug
Cling silk gowns and costly bric-a-brac An
Investigation will be ordered.
The June report of the statstician of the
department of agriculture makes the area
| of winter wheat, as compared with the
breadth harvested last year Ills, spring
wheat, 1O3 4; barley, 1911; rye, l0l.5; oats,
97.9. t~%
SECRETARY RUsK has issued orders pre-
scribing the rules and regulations to govern
the shipment and transportation of cattle
from the United States to foreign countries,
under the new law providing Tor the safe
transportation ofsuch animals. 80. s.
THE commission appointed by the post
master general have examined 125 models
ofletter boxes and found about 10 per cent
worth setting aside for denomination.
They have 1000 models on hand for ex-
animation.
CONTRACTS for Indian supplies were
signed amounting to $261, s19 They are
with New York dealers, as follows, Gro
ceries S16s, PIG; BEANS $4,000; teas, SC, 21O.
Armour, of Chicago gets the contract for
bacon, mess pork and lard at So 173; Dozier,.
of St. LOUIS, who will supply crackers and
hard bread, SO. 300.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY CRoUNEsE has made
a ruling providing for the exemption from
duty of professional books, implements,
instruments and tools of trade, occupation
or employment, in the actual possession at
the time of persons arriving in the United
States, but this exemption Shall not be con-
articles imported for use in any manu-
featuring establishment or for any other
person or persons or for sale.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-06-18
PEOPIElN PRINT

The names of three candidates have been
forwarded to Rome, from which the pope
Will select successor to the late Bishop
GllmOur of Cleveland.
EDWARD SPELLMAN, the millionaire dis
tiller, who acquired some notoriety in con-
nection with the Gamma Gael murder trial
died from injuries received at Pekin, when
he tell from ladder.
JAMES II. GARFIELD, late professor OF
history in the university of Kansas, was
elected by the regents as chancellor of the
university ofNebraska, to succeed I :ting
Chancellor Bessey.
A. a. Stage, the famous Yale pitcher and
all-around athlete who has been elected a
member of the faculty of the University of
Chicago, has formally accepted the chair OF
physical culture. 49,
Miss A. A. CHEvAL1ER of Boston, turns
out to be the correspondent upon whose
statements DR.. De Costa of New York,
passed his arraignment of DR.. Phillips
Brooks.
CLINTON F. Woop, of North Dakota, was
awarded the Mcleod prize for oratory at
PRINCETON university commencement. AL
pert y. Eycleshymer, OF Wisconsin, was
awarded the university fellowship,in biol
ogy.
HERR BRANDENBURG, d member of the
Center party in Bersenbrueck, has been
elected without opposition to fill the seat
IN the German reichtag made vacant by
the death of DR.. Windthorst, the Centrist
leader.
HE distinguished Italian ecclesiastic
Reverend Father Curci died in Rome. He
was born in 1900, and was foremost and
eloquent pulpit orator of the society Of
Jesus. Father Curci founded the Civita
Catholica.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-06-18
ACCORDING to the English wife Of 6

ACCORDING to the English wife of a
Guatemalan coffee planter one can see
to read by the light of the moon in
that country. She says it is no un-
common thing to see O. senorita re-
Ginning in a hammock, with a book in
her hand, on her fathers veranda in
the Costa Cuca District Guatemala,
between IL and 1 o'clock in the morn
ing. ''There are no moonlight nights
in the United States or in England
like we have in Guatemala" says the
lady. "The moon at certain periods
OF the month is So bright that it is
as light outdoors as during the day.
1t is too hot during the day in Costa
Cuca to be out for pleasure, and all
our little excursions around the
country are arranged to take place at
night when the moon is BRIGHT
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-06-18

Most persons who use the incandes-
cent electric light prefer a new lamp,
because the light is winter and more
brilliant than after the light has been
in use two or three weeks. This is
wrong. 1t is this dazzling white light
that harms the eye. An old lamp is
the best; for in it the light has become
changed to a pale yellow-which is the
ideal color. Just as in monday bright
ness human sight is not so clear and
far-reaching as at the yellow sunset,
so a new incandescent burner is not
as good for the eye as the old one. An
old burner, so adjusted that the light
from it does not shine in the face, is
the ideal artificial light.