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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-07

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-07

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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25

caisine leave nothing to DO desired by
the sojourner there
Radford is rapidly growing indus
trial city at the junction Of tho New
Rver division and main line of tho Nor
folk and Western railroad. In Il com.
paratvcly short period of time the
population has increased from 1000 to
1000, and it is confidently predicted
that this number will bo moro than
doubled within the next two years. The
short distance to the great Flat Top
coal and coke fields and the Immediate
presence of iron, stone and timber in
great abundance are advantages
which will attract capital and settlers,
and rapidly increase the manufacturing
industries already located here. The
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25

venandas of the house a splendid view
of the surrounding country is obtained.
Pulaski is known as the "Gem of the
Mountains" and deserves the distinct
ton. Maple Shade is, however, one of
its most attractive features and is des-
tined to be in great demand with people
who desire n quiet, pleasant, healthy
place at which TO spend the summer
months.
BLUEFIELD INN, BLUEEIELD, VIVA
This new and thriving town, like
Roanoke, Radford, Pulaski and many
others along the lines of the Norfolk
and Western railroad, owes its rise and
progress to the liberal policy of the
management of that corporation. 1t is
only about twelve or fourteen miles
east of the great Pocahontas coal mines,
and all trains on the Clinch Valley ex-
tension OF the Norfolk and Western to
Norton, where connection is had
with the Louisville and Nashville sys-
tenn of roads, start from here (Bluc-
field, where extensive shops and
yards are located. There are also a
large machine and repair shops and sew
eral other industries in successful opc-
ration.
Bluefeld Inn is admirably conducted.
In fact, this goes without saying. for it
is managed by Mr.. Fred. e. Foster, who
has made Hotel Roanoke Maple Shade
Inn and Radford Inn so popular with
the travelling public. 1t is situated on Il
commanding elevation and affords n fl ne
view of magnificent natural scenery. Its
capacity will be increased and the
grounds ENCLOSED by 4 stone wall like
that which surrounds Hotel Roanoke
and Maple Shade.
There is one striking featArc of Mr..
Fosters management which cxcitcs
favorable comment. Extensive and
costly repairs and an increase of the
running expenses OF his hotels are
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25

last year-1S90. Elaborate plans were
prepared and the improvements begun.
Large wings, commodious and sub
stantial, were added to the central or
original portion, and the whole given a
complete renovation. The house now
contains about 100 rooms, furnished in
elegant style. for the comfort of guests,
tho spacious piazzas, extending the en-
tire length OF the building on each
floor, aifording promenade, of which
majority of guests do not fail to find APP
probation. The interior of tho hote l
has picturesque arrangement as to the
little details which go to make up a
-proportioned and properly con-
Quoted institution, not the least of these
being the attention given to the loca-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25

same year saw tho completion of fair
sized hotel adequate to the demands of
the day, j. c. Holmes, of Charlcstown,
w. Va, being the architect and con-
tractor. This project, together with
the improvements to lawn and general
surroundings entailed an outlay of
some $4,000, including the cost of
acreage, upon which the structure was
erected.
George L. Jacoby, an experienced
hotel man, was placed in charge Of the
original house, under n lease given by
tho owners to George X. Mullin, a we'll
known innkceper of Philadelphia.
Under this management the infant
Hotel Roanoke made rapid strides for
ward and few years sulliced to show
the necessity of an enlargement Of
quarters, which the Virginia company,
the present owner, undertook during
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25

grounds complete the surroundings. At
the time of charging the hotel in 1890
an oddly constructed wall, similar to
those seen on the estates of wealthy
Englishman, was put in position and en-
circling the entire tract This, together
with the Queen Anne style of architec-
ture, which was followed in erecting the
building itself, goes to make up an at
Effectiveness seldom found. The owners
maintain conservatory on the grounds.
from which are supplied the flowers and
plants used both in decorations indoors
and out. Naturally tho company has
been called upon to expcnd considerably
over 100000 in giving the Hotel Roam
oke to the city in it's present condition,
but the value of the plant has been en-
HANGED a great many folds by the i'm
provements and the rise in property
values and several additional changes.
which are now in contemplation will
only add to the efficient service of Roa-
noke's pioneer big hotel
FOREST Inn, NATURAL BRIDGE, VA.
Natural Bridge is we'll supplied with
hotels. There are Forest Inn, Pavilion.
Appledore and several cottages affording
splendid accommodations for 400 guests.
This place, destined to rapidly become
the Ashcville of Virginia and the most
famous all the year round resort in the
South, is under the management of Col.
Eugene Peyton, we'll and favorably
known in connection with the Green
brier White Sulphur, Rockbridge and
Jordan the Alum in their most popular
days. Next fall a large three or four
story brick hotel and several cottages
will be erected for winter use, and from
year to year additional provision will be
made to meet the rapidly growing pa
tronagc of the place.
The hotel and grounds will be lighted
by electricity, and an electric street
railway will connect them with the
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25

ton Of dining rooms and parlors, so as
to afford the beat possible view of the
scenery about Roanoke, and which APP
pears to advantage from tho elevation
the hotel occupies.
Tho heating and lighting depart
ments and sanitary qualities of the
Roanoke have had the benefit of the
most careful supervision, steam and
open crate fires being used for the for
mer, whilo both gas and incandescent
electric lights furnish the other neces-
sary adjuncts. The cuisine and table
appointments are absolutely faultless,
the English plan of serving luncheon
at monday and n g o'clock dinner being
observed. The compare two proximity
of tho hotel to the large markets North
and East, rs we'll as the possibility of
securing the seasons delicacies fresh
from the catch or growth, enables
tho management to present menu
which an epicurc would consider worth
his while to interview
In consideration of the comforts it Of
iers to guests, the Roanoke has estab-
lished rates varying from So to 81 per
diem. The management of the hotel is
under the supervision of Fred L. Eos
ter, who is likewise manager of the Ma
pie Shade Inn, Pulaski, Va; the Rad
ford Inn, Radford, Va; the Blucfield
Inn, K!ucfield, w. Va, and the Hotel
Columbia, Bcllmar, n. j. Mr. Foster
assumed the reins about two years ago,
when the former leasehold expired. and
has done much to give tho institution
the excellent reputation it now enjoys.
AS already stated, the Hotel Roanoke
occupies the large block elevation be-
tween Shenandoah avenue and Third
avenue with jefferson street and Com
monwealth avenue rs the east and west
boundaries. All portions of tho city
and tho Roanoke Valley can be seen
from this point and the finely kept
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kadford-Cranc Iron Works, Pipe Works,
Hopes Townshcnd Iron Speciality
Works and Stove and Range Works
are among the larger industries We
have not tho space to mention the
numerous small enterprises New
River will soon be connected with tho
opposite side by steel bridge 1900
feet in length. on which street cars,
vehicles and pedestrians willcross
Radford is we'll supplied with schools
and churches and is singularly FREQ
from the rough element which usually
seeks now or booming towns. The resi-
denccs, business houses and hotels Of
West Radford, as tn, portion of tho
city herein described is called, are fur
nished with pure mountain water,
which, with its fine climate has made it
popular as 4 summer resort
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25

Southwest Virginia and tho Shenan-
adoah Valley flow with milk and honey.
HIho weary wayfarcr need never fail of
com Portable bed and sumptuous board
provided he have the whercwithal to
pay for it.
TIE TINES notes in this edition some
score Of the famous hotels which have
thrown open their doors to the public.
a few are old institutions dating back
to tho days of stages and turnpikcs,
with the flavor of famous old Virginia
dishes, of antc-bellum days and ways.
Others are modern, alert, dcxtcrous,
beautiful in exterior and interior. SUNNI
tuous throughout, with the latest appli-
anccs of electric lights, and tho latest
achievements in culinary art. Take
them all in all their equals individually
and collectively will be hard to find.
Read and reflect Then visit them. You
will have an experience to be rcmcm-
bered with pleasure.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25
RADFoRD Inn, RADFoRD, VA.

This pretty and handsomely furnished
hostclcry is also under the management
OF MIR. Fred. Il. Foster, of Hotel Roam
okc, Roanoke, Va. 1t is situated on an
eminenco in West Radford, and over
looks New river and tho lovely valley
and mountains. y more delightful place
to sojourn during the simmer months or
for the tired traveller to seek rest can
not DO found in Southwest Virginia.
The handsomely laid out grounds sur
rounding the Inn lend an additional
charm to it, while the furnishings and
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25
ILegEL ROANOKE, ROANOKE, VA.

! Sesrs
Less than ten years ago Roanoke could
|Poast Of no hotel or inn worthy of the
!name, if in fact such an article of public
accommodation was to be found at all
Now, however, tho whole aspect of
affairs is changed and the city can Justly
Day claim to several of the finest lostel-
3ries to be found in the country, and GER
|tainly of an order OF excellence unde-
3hiablc. The pioneer institution of it's
Ekind has kept pace with the rapid growth
8of the city in other respects, and no
municipality of Roanoko's size any
swhere in the United States can produce
Ia better equipped and moro perfectly
8appointed house of entertainment than
ais to be found in tho Hotel Roanoke.
y In 1882 the Roanoke Land and In
8provement Company became a full
Ahedged corporation under tho laws of
#Virginia and the stockholders of the
organization were not slow in recognize
#ng the Importance Roanoke was figured
obtain as n railroad center With
8Ehis question arose the consideration of
suitable public accommoda tions both in
Quantity and quality increased travel
Knight demand. Negotiations were ac-
fordingly begun by the land company
mentioned and a tract Of some sixty
Il acres was secured on tho high ground
directly north of the Union depot and
RH1nnOSito tho nrpsnnt oonoral otJiooo or
{, he Norfolk and Western railroad. The
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25

never followed by an effort to mako up
temporary losses by giving his patrons
cheaper fare and service. Prompt and
polite attention and the best the market
affords arc his requirements, and he
sees to it that they are studiously met.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25
MAN MEADOWS Inn, MAN MEADOWS
VIRGINIA.

This inn is situated on hill and over
looks ono of the prettiest little valleys
in tho sou thwest. 1t is finished inside
in haldwoods, furnished in antique oak,
lighted by gas, heated by steam and in
all its appointments is one of the best
equipped hostclries in Virginia. 1t was
erected and furnished by the Max Moa-
dows Land and Improvement Company,
who secured August Miller, of tho
Colonnadc Hotel, Philadelphia rs man
ger.
Max Meadows is in Wythe county,
one Of the richest in agriculture and
minerals in Virginia. The boom hero
was inanSurated by the company, of
which Clarence NJ. Clark, of philadel-
Continued on p1-o 50
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25
THE TINES HOTEL EDITION.
The Resorts of Southwest Vir-
ginia and the Valley.

A Unique Effort in Virginia Journalism-.
Graphic Descriptions and Beautiful
illustrations of the Famous Hotels of
Two Famous Sections of the Old Do
minion-Structurcs Unriynlled in Ar
chitcctural and Natural Beauty.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25
HOTEL GRAHAM. GRAHAM. VA.

Graham is in Tazcwell county, and is
the point at which the Clinch Valley ex-
tension Of the Norfolk and Western di-
vergcs from the New River division. It's
growth within tho past two years has
been rapid and permanent, owing to tho
liberal policy of the railroad authorities
and tho Graham Land and Improvement
Company, of which Arthur c. Dennis
ton, of Philadelphia, is president, and
X. *. Wright, general manager. Sew
eral manufacturing industries, includ-
ing an iron furnace, have been estab-
lished and Hotel Graham, a handsome
and commodious house, erected and
elegantly furnished for the accommoda-
ton of the travelling public.
The company fortunately secured A.
Guigon as manager and it required but
little time for him to make this
hosiery known as one of the most
pleasant places TO sojourn at. Graham
is way up in the mountains" and in
region justly celebrated rs ono of tho
richest in coal. and agriculture
in Virginia. The great Flat Top
and Clinch Valley coal fields are within
few miles and 1t is certain that the
town, with these advantages will become
city. Residents and visitors have tho
advantage of several churches, good
free schools, fine college, pure water,
and calth-giving climate, an old
Virginia welcome and all tho comforts
of homo at Hotel Graham.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25

railroads. At present four horse coaches
and careful drivers perform that SER
vice.
Scarcity of space prohibits moro than
mention of the hundred points OF inter
est visitors arc taken to, the long drive
and walk-ways, tho scene of accidents
and suicides at the bridge. The guide
books will supply full information. The
hotels are elegantly kept and are sup
piled with mineral water by pipes. Hot
and cold baths will DO provided for those
who desire them. There arc several
daily mails to and from the place, and
telegraph, express and post Office in
Forest Inn.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-25
MAPLE SHADE Inn, PULASKI, VA.

Pulaski is new town of 1000 or
5000 population at tho junction of tho
Cripple Creek, or North Carolina
division and the main stem of the Nor
folk and Western railroad. 1t has
grown rapidly and can boast Of several
large and profitable manufacturing
plants, including two i5C-ton furnaces,
4 rolling mill, roller Touring mill and
the Bertha Zinc Works, and as hand
some churches and good schools as any
young city in Virginia or the South.
Maple Shade Inn. the leading hostclry
of Pulaski, is great favorite with the
travelling public, as we'll as people who
resort to the mountains during the
heated term for rest and recreation. 1t
is under the management of that prince
OF caterers, Mr.. Fred Il. Foster, of Hotel
Roanoke, at whose suggestion it's capa-
city has been doubled by the construc-
ton OF Il fifty room-addition. 1t is fur
nished with view to the comfort of its
patrons and the table is supplied with
all the dclicacies OF the season.
The knoll on which the Inn is situated
is beautifully laid out and was recently
enclosed by Stone wall. From the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11
A WORLD OF
ASTONISHING RESULTS OF
LATE EXPERIMENTS.
Genius That Was Hidden BLOSSOM
ing Out I'm all Lands-Some OF
the Latest MISUNDERSTANDING
Notes.

The illustration represents a coupling
device designed TO hold the link in ex-
tended position, or hold the pin ele-
waited, as desired, for coupling with an
approaching car, the coupling being
automatically effected as the cars come
together. Figure n Is n perspective
view showing the application of the de-
vice, figure two showing IA section
through the drawhead, and figure three
representing the coupling pin detached.
Near the fiaring edge OF the lower wall
of the drawhead Is n cup
shaped depression forming n seat
for the arrest of n steel ball
which rests and rolls in a longitudinal
channel extending back from the seat,
the ball not leaving the drawhead.
Near the front end of the drawhead is
a vertical oval passage adapted to
loosely receive the coupling pin, sliding
i'm n guide box, an arm or limb project
ing from one side of the pin through a
slot in the guide box. The coupling
pin litter has a rectangular loop adapt
ed / o engage this arm OF the
pin, a hub at the other end
of the pin litter being adjustably
secured on a transverse shaft journaled
on the end of the car, the shaft having
hand levers adapted TO be operated
from either side of the car. When the
coupling pin is fully elevated, IL may
be locked in such position, If desired,
by a latching engagement of n dog with
the hand lever, as shown in dotted
lines, but II the lever is released after
being raised, the coupling pin then
rests on the ball, which rolls by gravity
into The cup-shaped depression. BY
the entrance of a link, when the parts
are in this position, the ball is pushed
backward and the pin drops, thus eff
fecting the coupling. Figure two
represents the manner in which the
parts are arranged to support a link in
horizontal position for automatic
coupling with an approaching car.
Near the top Of the slotted side Of the
guide box is pivoted latch, which may
be used independently of the pin litter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11

The c~hemisette, In one form or
another, Is moderately characteristic OF
the evening dress Of young girls. For
"A few inches below the neck, there Is
an interval of gathered lisse Or silk,
upon which the dress proper infringes.
Partisan ladies have very dainty
fancies concerning underwear, ON
which they lavish fabulous sums of
money. Silk underwear of the finest
quality, trimmed with frills OF the finest
lace or with the daintiest Of needle
work. is the prevailing fashion.
The proper way TO arrange dark hair
that As, smooth hairs TO wave IL
from the nape Of the neck upward and
then twist IL In the center of the back
in q small coil, fastened close 10 the
head, The bang, instead Of being
curled, is waved and drawn backward,
one little love lock. just in the center,
being brought down low on the fore
head.
Old-fashioned delaines are now much
used again, and are capital for cool
days in summer and for the house in
winter. They make very pretty frocks
for young girls. They are made with
different backgrounds, black and terra
Gotta being the favoritcs. The delaines
are exquisitely decorated with flowers,
and a vest of the same color as tho
howers is generally used.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11
How frantic columns are turned.

Granite for columns, balustcrs, round
posts, and urns is now worked chiefly
In lathcs, which, for the heaviest work,
are made large enough 10 handle blocks
twenty-five feet long. five feet in diane
ter. Instead OF being turned TO the desir-
cd size by sharp cutting instruments, as
in ordinary machines for turning wood
aud metal, granite is turned or ground
away by the wedge-like action Of rather
thick steel disks, rotated by the pres
sure OF the stone ms il slowly turns in
the lathe. The disks, which are six or
eight inches in diameter, are set at
quite an angle To the stone, and move
with an automatic carriage
along the lathe bed. Large lathes
have four disks, two on each side, and
a column may be reduced some two
inches in diameter the whole length
OF the stone by one lateral movement
of the carriages along the bed. The
first lathe for turning granite cut only
cylindrical or conical columns, but an
improved form is so made that templets
or patterns may be inserted TO guide
the carriages, and columns having any
desired swell may be as readily turned.
For fine grinding and polishing the
granite is transferred TO another lathe,
where the only machinery used is TO
produce IA simple turning or revolution
Of the stone against iron blocks carry
ing the necessary grinding or polishing
materials.
Blocks arc prepared for lathe work
by being roughed out with n point, and
by having holes chiseled I'm their square
ends for the reception of the lathe dog
and c%cntcrs. This principle of cutting
granite by means OF disks revolycd by
contact with the stone has been also
applied 20 the dressing OF plain sur
faccs, the stone worked upon being
mounted upon "A travelling carriage and
made 90 pass under "a series of disks
mounted in n stationary upright frame.
Census Report.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-07-11
curIou. Electrical Phenomenon.

Some remarkable electrical plienom-
ena accompanying the production upon
a large scale OF solid carbon dioxide
are described, says Nature, by DR..
Haussknecht, Of Berlin, in the current
number of the Berichte of the German
Chemical Society. In order TO obtain
large quantities of solid carbonic acid,
IL is found most convenient in practice
TO allow the liquid stored in the usual
form of iron cylinder 10 escape into n
stout canvas bag. The liquid issues
at pressures varying from 60
TO so atmospheres, and n com
pact snow-like mass of solid
carbon dioxide is formed in the can
vass receiver. When the experiment
Is performed in the dark. the canvas
receiver is seen TO be illuminated with
in by a pale greenish tight, and DIR.
Haussknecht states that electric sparks
10 to 20 en-. long dart out from the
pores of the cloth. DIR. Haussknecht
further states that the phenomenon is
very noticeable in the dark, whenever
there is n leakage in any por-
ton of COMPRISING apparatus
or the manomcters connected
Herewith. The reason assigned for
this development OF statical electricity
is similar in principle 20 that usually
accepted in explanation Of the hydro
electric machine Of Sir William Arm
strong. AS the liquid carbonic acid is
issuing from the valve, IL becomes part
ly converted into gas, which is violent
ly forced through every pore of the
canvas. Moreover, carried along with
this stream Of gas are great quantities
OF minute globules Of liquid, which are
brought in forcible contact
with the solid PARTICLES already
deposited. DIR. Haussknecht, there
fore, considers that the electrical
excitation is due mainly To the violent
friction between these liquid globules
and the solid snow. IL is very essen
tial for the successful reproduction of
these electrical phenomena that the
carbon dioxidc should be absolutely
free from admixed air; that prepared
artificially yielding much finer results
than that obtained from natural
waters, which latter contain considera-
bic quantities of air. The luminosity
is not generally developed in the in
terror Of the receiver until "A cruise of
solid carbonic acid 0.5 TO l en-. thick
has been deposited, which renders the
probability OF the correctness OF the
above theory all the greater.