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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

TIE committee in charge OF the pro-
posed reception and entertainment of
the Juniata Valley Editorial Associa-
ton, Of Pennsylvania, cannot accom-
plish anything without money. The
solicitor will make another appeal to
the business men to-day, but if he meets
with as poor response as on yesterday
the committee will have little else to do
but refund the money collected So far.
1t is no ped the responses to-day will be
prompt and liberal.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

THERE is somo doubt about the au-
thcnticity of the story of George Wash
ington and his little Ratchet, and it now
turns out that Abraham Lincoln, the
famous rail splitter, never used the
maui and wedge. The Indianapolis
journal is authority for the statement
that the Lincolns had no fences, and
consequently no use for rails. This is
rather inconyenicnt to some of the par
tisan papers, that will have to find, a
title other than "rail splitter to apply
to the man whom they imagine to be the
author of all the ills the South is heir to.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
UNCLE SANS FINANCES.
Considerable Increase In the Surplus in
the Treasury Durin. the Past Month.

the Treasury Durin. the Past Month.
WAsnINGroS, Aug. 2l.-ISpecial +
The am ount of AZ per cent. bonds con-
tinued at pc. cent 10 date is s2O,I III, :
$50. There are about $4,000, 900 AZ
per cents still held by National ba nks
that will undoubtedly be presented for
continuance.
Tho Treasury cash balance today is
stated at Si55,6 ,53S. of which SD. zoe :
600 is on deposit With national banks
and Si9,O0o.0o0 is in subsidiary coin.
Exclusive OF these two items and 500
00o,U00 gold reserve" there is, there
fore, now in the Treasury 500, Ooo,0 oo.
showing very large increase during
last month.
Since July there has been an in.
crease of S5,00O.0O0 in the national bank
circulation and i, is understood that 4
number of banks are pre- pairing to take
out additional circulation.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
ANOTHER FAKMEKs, TRUST.

The farmers will evidently soon make
a reputation for forming trusts-things
they pretend to abhor above all others.
Following the wheat combine comes
movement TO hold the cotton crop for
high prices.
1t is proposed that trust companies
with a capital of $4,000 or $50, 900 each
be formed in each county in the entire
cotton belt, and receive as subscription
to the capital one-third of the cotton
crop made by each cotton raiser in the
county.
1t Is proposed to bind these trust
companies so firmly that the cotton
placed in their trust can be considered
the same as if not in existence or de-
stroyed for the next twelve months. AT
the expiration Of that period the COM
panies are to dissolve and return the
cotton held in the trust to the owners.
BY this means it is calculated to hold
the cotton supplies for this year down
to about $500, 900 bales, and consa.
quently bring the price up to about 10
cents per pound, as formerly received
with similar supply of cotton in
former years.
If the wheat and cotton trusts work
successfully for the farmer the Alliance
will be out of Job
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
Accommodating.

Irate Guest Ito landlord of an Okla
homa hoteD-You informed me that l
might order whatever l liked for din
ncr. l called for oX-tail soup. salmon,
chops, potato salad, bottle of wine,
and the like, and the waiter brought
me corn bread and bacon. i"
Landlord (chccrfully)-O that's NIL
right an regular, stranger. We like to
be accommodation an SO we let new
Corners order what they please an then
give 'cm jest the sane as the rest git
It's no trouble fer the walters to tako
their orders, an 1t makes the strangers
feel kinder good while they're waitin'.
jury
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
Entirely Too Polite.

1t is n very discreet man who never
says either too much or too little.
. at business meeting the chairman
announced:
brother Skinner submits his rcsig-
nation as q member of this society.
What action shall be taken upon it?"
81 move you, SIR" said one of the par
liamentarians present, that the rcsig-
nation be accepted, and that a vote of
thanks be rendered to Brother Skinner"
Lowell Citizen
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

Eminent Advocate Ito possible juror
do you entertain any conscientious
scruples against the intiiction of capital
punishment
Possible Juror (confidently)-John
Smith, siSty-two ycars old last grass,
thanls yc.
Advocate twrathfully)-I did not ask
your name.
Possible Juror (checrfully)-No,s sir;
hain't read nuthin' about the case.
Advocate (roaring)-Aro you deaf or
a fool?
Possible Juror-You IL hat to speak
n little louder. I'm kinder hard o
hcarin'.
Acknowledgements!
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

ToRoSro. Ont, Aug. 2i.-Canada will
export more wheat this year than cv, r
before. The yield in Ontario wi be
3).jo0, GOO bushels, or nearly 10000. 900
m ,re than last year. Manitoba and the
Northwest will yield, it is estimated.
3 100000 bushels; tn" other provinces
50o,O bushels. CT in all. about G3, :
ooo,ooo bushels. ncducting for seed AMI
consumption 80, 900, 900 bushels, this will
Leave 50 600, 900 bushels for export. or
this amount Manitoba expects 70 EXPORT
25.OoO. 900 bushels OF hard wheat. the
finest Canada produces. Last year the
total export of wheat from Canada was
llttle over ii,0OO. 900 bushels
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
ROANOKE COLLEGE : :::s 7az.

Healthful Mountain Climate Choice
OF Courses for Degrees; Commercial De-
partment; Library l.. 900 volumes: work
ing Laboratory; good morals; five
churches. Expenses for months S15I
to S204 (board, fees, &c Increasing pat
ronage from many States, Indian Terri
tory. Mexico, and Japan. Next session
begins September 10th. illustrated Cat
aloguc and illustrated book about Salem
free. Address.
JULIUS d. DREHER,
iuly2l-ecd 70 scpi2o. President.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
TO THE BUSINESS PUBLIC.

TIE TIMES is undertaking to get up
and publish in its columns a directory
of all the businesses and enterprises of
Roanoke. Each line of business will
have a special classification. Mr..
George Martin, well known in Bal,i-
more Atlanta and other cities, and now
associated with THE TINES, will call
upon you within the next few days and
give the necessary exclamation.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
ROANOKE, VA, AUGUST % 1891.
THE TINES, COUPON.

THE TINES twenty per cent. cash
coupon will be discontinued at tho end
of the present week. All coupons will
be good until the alst of August but not
after that date.
The experiment has been novel and
decided success, and the coupons have
been used by several hundred patrons OF
THE TIMES.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND

VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND
' Mechanical College, Blacksburg,
Va Full faculty-fiiteen instructors
Well equipped shops and laboratories.
Farm of 300 acres. Degree courses in
Agriculture, Horticulture, Civil, Me
chanical and Electrical Engineering and
Applied Chemistry. Shorter courses in
Agriculture and Mechanics. Total cost
for session of nine (o) months, including
clothing. text books, &C., about one
hundred and forty dollars (sl4O). Next
session begins Monday, Sept. 81, 1891.
For information, apply to j. NJ. Nc
BRYDE, PHI. d., L. L. D., President.
aug9tosep2O
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

THE Virginia State Alliance is orthc-
doX according to the strict standard and
cranky ideas Of Col. Polk. 1t has gone
the whole length by indorsing the
Oscala platform. The present pro-
gramme of the Alliance in Virginia is
to obtain ;helr demands through the
Democratic party. One or the other
of the two must be revolutionized be.
fore their purpose i accomplished.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
Richmond Terminal Forced to For

New YORK, Aug. 81 Reports were
current to-day that the Richmond Term
nal Company had been compelled to
make fresh loans to meet matur-
ing obligations. Latr it WIS
stated and the statement was
confirmed hy President Inman.
that the company had arranged
with bankers for any money ii may re-
quirc, AMI mat the money would be put
in bank to pay the coupons September
], in the Collateral Trust bonds. Among
other bankers it was stated that Drexcl,
Morgan Il 60. had arranged to furnish
to some Of tho terminal roads from
500, 90 to $500, 600.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
\ Chinese Forccr.

san FRANciaco, Aug. .l.-ISpccial i
For several days internal revenue oil
GERS have been searching for tho man
who has successfully forged Agent
Thomas Signature TO thousands of
iabc., placed on nnmanutao ture opum
Yesterday Young Gee Olg. q Christian
I'D Chinec, who was suspected OF tho
forgery. confessed t.at he WAS the
guilty person and in the presence Of the
revenue officers initiated the mans sig
nature so we'll that it could hardly be
oistinguishc from the original.
Call and see our 50 bed lounge and $40
parlor suit. Copper 81 Stone, 10 Salem
avenue S. c..
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
BIG CHANCE!

II sold IMMEDIATELY, will sell nv
property. No. Isl Campbell street $. W.,
improved by two'story and basement
house, for the sum of So. GOO.
This property has a frontage OF 81 fec t
on Campbell street, running lack to
Patterson avenue LAG feet.
Ii purchaser wishes to buy, must APP
ply AT ONCE to
"BUSINESS,"
aug22toseptl TIMES . flee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
EDUCATIONAL
BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Roanoke Va

Complete preparation for business.
Young men and women admitted to any
department Of the college. The COM
plctu course embraces okkceping,
penmanship, business calculations,
forms. correspond cnc", mercantile law,
shorthand, typcwriting. etc.
y preliminary department has been
added to tho college, and will admit
boys and misses between the ages Of IL
and 10 years, according to qualifications.
The course of study will embrace the
primary branches and first principles of
a business education. For particulars
call at tho college or address NATIONAL
BUSINESS COLLEGE, Roanoke. Va.
aug2l-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
THE TIMES can be-tound regularly Oh

THE TIMES can be-tound regularly on
sale at the following places:
Roanoke-George Gravatt. Jr.. Nj. l..
Smith Hotels Roanoke, Ponce de Leon,
Elk's News Stand, 81 Salem avenue, and
Roanoke News Depot, los Henry street
Bristol, Tenn.--W. A. Ward, Front
Street, Steiner s. Mathis.
Blueheld-Bluefield Inn.
Observation-Disclosures Hotel.
Pocahontas--Focaho Inn.
Pulaski-Maple Shade Inn, Brown g.
Brown.
Radford -Radford Inn. Jenkins News
Depot Norwood Street.
Salem-W. S Taylor's Book Store.
Washington Wizards, The Metropoli-
tan.
Norfolk and Western trains.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

Dudley referring to ridcr)-1-see-
aw-that our young friend Bobbington
still sticks to the saddle.
Miss Snapp-Why, from his way of
riding, should think you'd say that he
still continued to bounce out of it'll
Texas Siftings
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
COul,in't Xnit.

Mr.. Sharpsct," inquired al attentive
hostess, 'how in the world 90 you man
age to eat that hot soup without burn
ing yoursclf?"
MADAM" was the pathetic reply, "1
am burning myself. Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
An Unfair Attack.

Miss Daiscy-Won't you take chair,
Mr.. Jones?
Mr.. Jopes-Thank you. It makes me
feel young to sit here and swing my
feet
Young RIVAL should think you'd
have to feel young to swing those feet.
-uarpcr's Bazaar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

Rowell's American Newspaper Direc-
tory for 1891 puts the circulation of THE
ROANOKE TIMES above that of any
other paper In Southwest Virginia. and mt
Roanoke combined.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
WASHINGTON AND LEE

University, Lexington, Va. Academic;
Law; Engineering. For Catalogue ad-
dress, q. w. c. LEE, President.
LAW SCHOOL
Washington and Leo University, Lex
ington, Va, c. a. Graves, Prof. Com.
and Stat. Law. J. Randolph Tucker,
Prof. Equity and Constr Law, etc. Opens
Sept. 10. For Catalogue address,
augl3-lm q. w. c. LEE, President
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

INT USIC TUITION.-DR. Ii. II. HAAS
1tl formerly Of Hollins Institute, Va
lately OF Wooster University, Ohio,) will
give vocal and instrumental lessons
after September the first. Terns s25
per term OF twelve weeks, or $40 per
course OF thirtysix weeks. Early appli-
cations solicited. Address DR. III. II.
HAAS, Salem, Va. aug9-saw5wks,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
1t VIII Answer All Purposes.

Observation-Disclosures Sara Bcrnhar:t
is to be hero next week and wanted to
know if you could get cut of her pic
turc so that we can give her big send
Off.
Editor-No use OF going to so much
trouble. You CON use that patent med
icine cut-the one that says: before
takinS."-Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
No Leak There.

Agcnt-So you are not satisfied with
the house. Does it leak?
Tcnant-It doesn't look like It. The
cellar has been holding water for five
WCeliS.-.Jury
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
Gov ernor Mckinney In Town.

Governor Mckinney, who, with lis
family, is summering at Bluc Ridge
Springs, was in Roanoke yesterday, the
guest OF Mr.. w. p. Dupuy. Governor
Mckinney has accepted an invitation to
be presen: on the occasion OF the visit
of the Juniata Editorial Association to
Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

Proprietor OF Menager;c-That's our
last importation-a fine Austrian eagle.
Visitor. Cindisnantly)-Do you think
I'm Il fool. That an Austrian eagle?
Why, it's only got one hcal!-Lifo.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
HC Got Tired.

Rudyartl-Is the train running on
time to-day?
Crusty Officer (who has answered
that same question rincty-nine times in
the last ten minutes)-No, sir; she's
running on the rails-Lirht
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

New Owner (proudly showing horsc)
Rather high bred, don't you think, ch?
Horse Expcrt-Y-e-s, rather hybrid,
that's fact.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
NOLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND
/ l.,

NOLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND
~ Mary, Williamsburg, Va.-Session
begins October l, 1891; closes July 4th.
The oldest college in the South Pro-
vidcs thorough normal AND academic
training. Historic SURROUNDINGS, healthy
climate, forty eight miles from Rich
mond on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail
way. Terms cheap. Expenses for stu.
dents willing to teach two years in tho
public schools Of Virginia. board, fuel,
lights and washing-Slo per month;
other students from Si2 TO Sli per month
Tuition fee charges agai;ls. such stu
dents As are not Wiling 20 ;axc pledge
to teach. SIP 30 per half session. Send
for catalogue. LYON q. TYLER
july2j I'm President.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
TWENTY OFFICERS AND TEACHERS.
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTI-

' tutc, Lexington, Va. sd year.
Stale Military, Scientific and Tech meal
School. Thorough courses in general
and applied Chemistry and in Engi-
ncering Confers degree OF graduate in
Academic Course; also degrees of Bache-
Tor of Science and Civil Engineer in
Technical Courses. All expenses, in
GLIDING clothing and incidentals, pro-
vidcd a: rate CT S36.5 so per month, as an
average for the four years, exclusive OF
outfit. GEN. SCOTT SHIPP, Supt.
iuly16. 6wks,w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

4 LLEGHANY INSTITUTE. ROAM
L 4 oAc, Va =, Il first class academy for
boys and young mon. ful! corps OF ex
pcricnced teachers. Students prepared
for college and university, and for bust
ness life. Ninety students enrolled last
session Health and order unsurpass
Send for catalogue TO REV. G. T..
JAMES. Principal, Roanoke, Va.
iulyl2 Pm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
p. Q. Box 28O. IA Commerce St.
]. = WINGE fiji, J., u
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENT
INVESTMENTS THAT WILL YIELD A SURE PROFIT.

front foot owned bya merchant out of town who
wants to put the money in his business.
lots 5ox133 feet each Washington avenue, price
$3.50 each.
lots Center 5ox15o feet each back of West
End round house, $3.50 each
lots 5ox195 feet West End Boulevard near all the
great works, price 5000 each.
houses the round house for 81 900 each, 500
cash, balance S16 per month.
house in West End lot 5ox15o, price $4,000,
$500 cash. balance easy terms
House Campbell street between Park ard Grove, 9
ROOMS, lot 6ox13o, price $780,
lots South Jefferson street. 5ox15o feet each price
lots @ w oney
each.
Nice residence lots the Machine Shops for $3.50
each on easy terms
We have residences all parts ofthe town at prices and
terms that will satisfy anyone.
Strangers visiting the city invited to make Of
flee their headquarters. apris1,m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22


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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
Tho Sweet Girl Graduato.

Alicc-And now that all that money
has been spent on your education, what
can You do?
Annic-I can get married.-Munscy's
Weekly
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
Why lie Gave I'm Art.

"Iyhy did your friend bronson tire 80
quickly of art?"
'IIc said his palette couldn't supply
his palate. Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

Ills loavcs of bread have got to Ike
so small that he can't do such fine work
without magnifyiny glasses. They are
too small to be detected by the naked
eve"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

Entered at the Postofiicc at Roanoke as second
class matter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
WE EVA FEMALE
w LO IL HlS INSTITUTE
STANTON, VIRGINIA.

Opens Sept. 18th. 1891. One of the most
Through and attractive Schools for young
ladies in the South. Conservatory course
in Music. Twenty-Five teachers and Of
fccrs. Situation beautiful. Climate un-
surpassed. Pupils from twenty States.
Terms low. Special Inducements TO per-
sons 1T a distance. For the superior ad
vantagcs OF this celebrated Virginia
school, write for a catalogue to the
President,
". ~. HARRIS. u. D., staunton, va.
june2S-eod d&w2m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22
German Joke.

A.-Thc baker. Tlugclmcyer, has be-
gun to wear glasses.
B.-Ilc is compelled to wear them.
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TERMS, BY, MAIL, postage rrcpaid)
TELEPHONE NUMBER 12i.

TIE TINES is delivered III Roanoke. Salem ani
Vinton every morning by carriers for 30 cents ic.
month
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THE WEEKLY TIMES.

THB WEEKLY TINES, containing the news (
$1.00 in advance.
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"Founo any landmarlts?'

"fes; and | was thinking how you
must have expanded since the war.
Heres the tree you stood behind during
the whole battle, and it covered you
well, thcn."-Lifc.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

Items OF news, communications. etc, should
be addressed to the Editor of TIRE TIMES.
Rcmittanccs by express, moncy-ordcr. regis.
tered letter, check, or draft, should be addressed
and made payable 10
THE ROANOKE TIMES PUBLISHING CO.,
Roanoke, Virginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-08-22

1S6O-ISOI,
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.

CONDENSED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. /. 1891.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-25


SIGNS OF THE TIMss.-Mrs. Gen.
ersl John A. Logan, the widow of the
Union soldier, than whom there was
none moro popular. and deservediy
so. for he Was brave, blunt and demo-
cratic. With G big heart aud o kind
word for oil his comrades in arms :,
has spoken. Mrs. Logan is clsssed
srsohg The best informed and ssto,est
Women Of &merfca. Her opinions
ere sought Ef,er b5 the smartest OF
men, and no wonder, for there is
originality and wisdom in her
thoughts and energy and power in
her speech.
In an interview at Joliet, the other
day, upon the situation In the Re-
publican party, she said:
Blaine Is the most popular man
within the ranks OF the Republican
party. bat il Is question whether he
can placate or coalesce oil divisions
of Republicans in tho various States.
He could not do go In the pas, and
IL does not seem possible, with the
disin' egrstion now going Or, that lie
can do so year hence. The old
leaders who have won victory for the
party have gone, and in their place
stand many whose ambition and
svarice overIeap their patriotism and
loyalty to party.
Do l think the Republicans will
win in the comiug campaign ! Ger
tainly, II united. But il they cannot
unite in Illinois, single State, bow
can you expect them to unite in ali
the Safest Thew seem to he falling
to pieces Of their own weight and
through their diversity OF opinions
and efforts. / can hardly fail 10 SEQ
the signs OF the times.
The mos, omiDous Of Mrs. Logan 8
remarks above lie her reference TO
the political situation ia her own
State. True il is II they cannot unite
in Illinois, . single State, how can
you expect them to unite 10 all the
Sta es2
Mrs. Logan is not alone in observ.
ing the signs Of the timos II would
be strange u thoughtful observers
did nos see them, although viewing
the causes from different stsndpoints.
The labor parties. the Farmers ALI
ances and Unions, the radical and
impracticsble planks incorporated in
their platforms for relief from the
bur tens Of taxation, are all signs oil
the times, snd all Of them arc disin.
tegraling factors in the Republican
party.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1891-09-25

a LADY ENGINERR.-The Cairo &
Ksnawha Valley railroad, a narrow
guage line connecting with the Balti.
more & Ohio a, Cairo, in this state,
claims the distinction OF employing
the only female railroad engineer In
the United States. The lsdy's name
is Miss Ida Hewitt and she is the
daughter OF Colonel Hewitt, one Of
the principal stockholders Of the road.
Miss Ida, who is very beautiful
and accomplished young woman I'M
der twenty years Of age, has always
had a peculiar fascination for ma
chinery, and has spent large portion
Of her time 10 the shops Of the com =
psny. She finally became ma
chinist OF no mean ability, when che
undertook the task of running an
engine on the road. and her success
was so great that che is now regular
ly employed in that capacity and
makes her daily run with ne much
regularity ~ the most veteran engi-
neer. Her engine is said to be q
model Of neatness and cleanliness,
and she rarely misses making sched-
ule time Charleston Gazette.