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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26
CLEANING OIL PIPES.
An Odd Knife Which Is Compelled t
Make Long Trips.

Make Long Trips.
10 those people of inquiring mind
who have seen or read of the long pines
that carry crude petroleum from the
wells of western Pennsylvania to the
retinerics OF Philadelphia, it is IL source
OF wonder how the pipes are cleaned.
AS the oil flows through these Ander-
ground conduits, the parafiine in the
fluid is separated, and this residuum in
crusts the sides of the pipes and proves
serious hindrance to the free passage
of the current of oil
The device that is used to remedy
this evil is knife about two feet in
length, with sharp edge that is con-
structcd exactly like the thread of {,
screw; indeed, the knife itself resembles
huge headlcss screw more than any,
thing else. 1t is always slightly smaller
in diameter than the pipe it passes
through.
When the thickness of the crust of
paratiine renders a cleansing necessary,
this instrument is inserted in the first
link of the huge iron chain far off in
the oil fields. 1t receives its motive
power from the stream of petroleum,
which it accompanies all the way to
Philadelphia, revolving rapidly as it
hurries along, and scraping the chan
ncls clean from every particle of paraf-
fine.
1t turns and twists and cleanses in
this manner throughout it's whole long
Journey. finally dropping from the pipes
in the midst of the vast stream of pc
trolcum that cmpties continuously into
the receiving tanks at Philadelphia. Its
edges, to be sure. are dullcr than when
1t set out upon its expedition, but other
wise its condition is perfect.
1t is Immediately shipped back to the
fields, when it is sharpened again and
land away, until future paratfine ac-
foundations require once more its val
liable services. Golden DAYS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26
Whist il WILL Do:

CURE indigestion, dyspepsia debility, weakness.
sour stomach. nervous dyspepsia, loss OF appc-
,ne; Ii will give strength to the system. and
bulld up all wnstc from disease. We alludc to
ihat great system and nerve strengthened. Dr.
Davids Cherry and Iron Tonic Bittcrs. This ie
most pleasant. harmless. mild and cflcaclous
Don ! ib1nre yourself by taking prescriptions OF
Cherry and | on Tonic Bitters is 81 per bottle
Fix bottles for IS, 1T Massie " Martins, Roanoke,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26
No Health win Imnure n,ooa

DIR. DAvID's Iodo-ferratcd Sarsaparilla cures
syphilis, scrofula cancer gotrc, and all blood and
skin discusses lr you suffer with any of the above
symptoms and will he cured without entianperino
any other healthy portion OF your system take
Dr. Davids lodo-ferrated Sarsaparillh, the great
csl Dinon purlher, not only OF the nineteenth cen
fury. hut of all centuries. Don't nut Off taking
II but get IL at once Price 81 per bottle six hot
ties for -, At Maesic " Martins Roanoke Va
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26

ON papers. 10 cents per hun
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26
THE VANISHING KNOT.
This Article Tells You How to Perform a
Very Clever Trick.

Very Clever Trick.
Here is the neatest and simplest trick
of all when once it is learned. 1t is
called the vanishing knot, and all that
you need to have are patience. skill and
a handkerchief to puzzle the kcenest of
observers.
''Yon see, explained the doctor, as he
twrlcd Il silk handkerchief between his
fingers-''it is Il fact, although you may
not know it-one of the easiest things
in the world to loose is knot For in
stance, hcrcis one;" and he deity tied Il
knot III the handkerchief "Now you
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26
Mrs. Words Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. Q. NJ. Word, who
died yesterday morning at 1920 o'clock,
will take place to-day from the First
Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock. The
friends of the family are invited. The
remains will be inferred in Fairview
Cemetery.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26
Solace For Smokers.

PEDESTRIANS on Salem avenue can
see an exceptionally fine display of
Winston smoking tobacco in the show
window of the Isle of Cuba cigar store.
Take peep at it.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26
Kranich g. Bach Pianos

ARE a combination OF the best material
and workmanship that can be produced;
hence it is entitled to tho high position
in the musical world which it enjoys.
Hobbie Music Company, sole dealers,
1877 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26

100 ROLLS Chinese and Japanese ma,
tings at bottom prices. The e. II
Stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26

THE largest assortment Of house fur
nishings in the South can be found at
the e. II. Stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-26

WINDOW shades and picture frames
made to order at the e. III. Stewart Fur
niture Company.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19
Correspon lrnce Of tho TINES.
Santuc Happenings.

SANruC, Feb, l0.-Te-day it is raining,
and it will put n stop TO oat sowing, for som :
time, il it continues. Some Of our farmers
have not been able t. get seed, ani have not
snwed any yet. Some few, in my knowledge
we're fortunate t. have seed of their own
raising which came in nice.
There is considerable Gearing of land
aroun here this NJ: but hear some COM
plaiut Of scare ty of hands, There are
many who wish to hire only by the month,
and some who cali themselves day hands"
1t is rumored among the colored farming
c'ass, that the day hands will demand
seventy five cents per acre for hoeing c,tou
At the vc'y off start. One of these fellows
who seldom has employment makes it a rule
when he goes to y farmhouse 10 say "Mis-
sus, cant y"u give me piece of bread
please Ma am ," VOWS he will not Loo for
anyone for less than G0cts rer acre. This
is n forcble warning to any one owning even
only an acre of farm land, not to furnish
houses for such fellows. [, is encouraging
ext Nrtion aud idleness among the farm labor
crs, and is suicida, to the prosperity Of farm
ing.
There are some Improvements still going
on here. Mr.. }. =. Jetcris havirg his dwell
ling painted, and putting neat fence around
1t DIR. Geo. Douglass is having Il very con-
vcnicnt barn built on his lot
Only one CO lrni of commercial fertilizers
has been ship'ed to this depot as yet.
Rev. a. =. Wilcf,ri, of Kcrshaw, filled
the pulpit at Salem here last night, for hi4
son, Rev. G. II. W'licford. aud preachcl q
most interesting sermon, from Matt. $40.
Mr. A. NJ. McGIarn"ay, of n. C., WAS in
trwn n few days last week, it is said, on
ardent JnSiHrSS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. +. Willcford, Of Ker.haw,
spent few days with relatives here last
week
Mr.. q. Il. Sims, Of Dawkins. s. U. & c.,
Il. II. is visiting his parents Mr.. and MIS-
G. +. Sims.
Mrs. }. II. McK,sick, of Union, is on a
visit To rca YES in and ground Santuc.
"iSonuic' is in Santuc somewhere. and |
hope she will ysi, our parlor again. am
glad of n sister correspondent here, AMI |
will find Eer cut soon if she continues to
write. +. W. J.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19
Correspondence Of the Union TINES.
Union County Sunday School Convention

SANTUC, Feb. G.-Onc of tho latest enjoya-
bio events to great many of this county,
and more especially to your correspondent
was the Dist session of the Union County
Sunday school convention, which met with
the Putnam church near West Springs on
Friday 29,h Jan.
This va, the meeting 10 elect officers for
he year, which resulted as follows Presi-
deut, J. II. Randolph; Vice President, J. ".
Sanders; Secretary, T.. ". Jeter; Treasure er,
j. fl. Will ans
The following were the list of schools, and
the delegates Of each, who answered the
roll call:
Bethesda, ,-F;tzhugh Lee.
Beuiah-C. II. Meador.
lIchron,-D. j. Gregory AMI Miss Alice
Hawkins.
Mt. Lebanon. NJ. Sumner, j. w.
Smith and Mrs. l.. c. Smith
Mt. Joy.-Rev. W. Il. c. lIumphries, and
J. ID. Gong.
Pu,nam.-J. II. Williams, NJ NJ. Sumner,
and J. f. Gregory.
Palgetts Creek B. Sparks.
Scdaia - T. NJ. s ms.
Salcm.-W. a. Jctcr, and J. II. Randolph
Sulphur Springs,-W. NJ. Carol, sni J.
D. Carroll.
The several committees were duly ap-
pointed, aud they reported promptly. The
committee on Sunday school reports, re-
portel q favorable showing for the schools
represented.
On place of next meeting the committee
recommended Bethesda. The committee to
report on The programme for the next meet
ing was absent, but the Secretary was
authorized to receive it later, and have il
published for the next meeting.
g
body was interesting, rs the speakers freely
spoke their opinions, AMI there wa, much
good derived thcrefrom.
The contributions were not very large, hut
will help the object it was raised ( r, that Of
foreign missions.
Rev. w. f. q. Humphries, preached the
'sionary sermon Sunday morning to full
house, from Mat. 2l:2S. The convention
was treated t. some good singing under the
lea ie"shp of the acc 'mplished and talented
0rGanist, Miss Lul, Wnl>tr
The visitors were rryaly entertained anl
highly appr"cil'ed the magnificent hospi-
ttliy "x led them by the goJd people Of
West Springs and vicinity. The weAthcr
WAS exceptionally fine, tut rather too COO
to rcm,in out ofdoors during recess.
Myself and companion were assigned TO
the hospitality OF SIR VIM. Smith and family,
where We rec lived the kindrst attention
and consideration, making Us to spend one
of the most deligh ful times it was ever our
good fortune u enjoy.
With friend spent q delightful n. !. ht
at pr. B +. Walkers, similar to the one
spent there several months past, to which
can best refer the reader. This i. the con-
muuity in which "Joc' sail he saw so many
4" "bcwi;ching flowers, and ] believe they
are becoming more ami more bcwitchng.
+. w. J.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19
Alliance rributs Of Respect.
IoBN T. BErsrLL.

For the first me in ths history Of Cross
Keys Alliance, the cold hand OF death has.
made it, apr."-.-SS. TIuiy uearn mas been
here AMI borne away one Of the youugesk<1
members of our order, just in the morning OF
his d-y:
.'Not long ago he filed his place
And sat with us to learn,
But he has run his mortal race
And never can return.
1nd Whereas. our Heavenly Father, in the
dispeu- alto, Of His providence, on the 9ih OF
January, 1892. did remove from our abode
midst our esteemed aud beloved brother,
JOHN 7. BErsILL, while in the prime Of life,
in his twentieth year and tchereds, We rea-
lie that in his death the beresvei family,
Cross KEYS Alliance and community, have
sustained an irrspsrable loss: and while it
is sad 10 contemplate death, undor any cir
cumstauce, we have the consoling and COM
foriing assurance that what has been our
loss is his eternal gain therefore, no it.
Resolred, That we extend to the bereaved
family our deepest sympa,hy in this thtir
hour of distress and bereavement, and hope
that this dispeusatisn of providence may Le
sanc.ifed TO their eternal benefit.
Resolved, That a copy Of these resolutions
be sent to the Cotton Plant and Weekly
Unirn TInKs for publication, AMI they be in
serted on = blank Page in our Minute Book,
and the Secretary he instructed to furnish
the bereaved family q copy.
JESSE b. DAVIS, Sec'y.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19
For the lIHE'.
The Cause Of 0aT Depressed Condition.

Mn. EDITOR After m eight weeks
struggle with the dreadful epifemic. La
Or ppe, have concluded /, gle You and
your rea1ers some thoughts upon our
present financial coalition.
The time has come when every citizen
s.s-:S rAprcss MS views fearlessly and
b,ldly upon the issues Of the day. We
ought, if possible - a.certaln the cause OF
our distress aud the remedy. III gb tar d,
over-proJuctioo, laziness Of the farmers,
Tillmln being governor. and other imag mary
causes equally as absurd, have been 1s-igneI
for our depressed condition.
While am oppose TO high tariff, yet
am sstishel that our iniqnitous financial
system is responsible for the present de-
pressed condition OF the people. All classes
must admit that more money is nee led. The
gradual contr,cii IN OF the currency for the
past twenty-five years has diminished the
volume Of money until it is entirely made
quate for the increasing business ef the
country.
The que .tion arises, who is responsible for
this condition OF affairs? The answer is
plain. Our lawmakers.
Congress has thc right to issue money direc'
to the people and in suiiicien. volume to do
the legitimate business of the couutry. But,
alas the men we have trusted ani honored
have ignored the rights and Interests of the
grost mass of their constituents and became
the willing tools Of bloated bon1hOlders and
bankers. What right had congress TO issue
the peoples money to corporations at cost
Of per cent. and license those corpoi atiens
to loan it TO the people at n cost of s to 20 per
cent! The result OF legislation in the inter
est Of Wall street and the money POWER is
Just what might have been expected. Mil
lionaires have sprung up like mushrooms,
.lnn L. 80 q lo
wealth Of the nation, leaving "a 800 ,00O in
possession of so per cent OF the national
wealth. "Actusl oppress on and want is fIl.
lowing closely upon, the heels Of Dives
chariot"
Is il any wonder that the farmers and
other laboring chsscs have combined to
check and drive back the mighty current
VIII ch threatens their utter ruin? a recent
writer says: 1.-The laborers has been toe
eagerly lured with frurlesI promises aud
nice strings of rhetoric aud fact assembling
speech. The bars are now closing behind
him, and in the full realz zui N Of his posi-
ton, at last he stands agh,st at the end oi
his political pHth"
Now, Mr.. Editor, the farmers have sug
gestcd remedy for the diseased body
politic-the best known TO our WateriO
| " .Rcd.
The political quacks say; no, that will
never do. You will destroy the patient.
Well, you have had charge 70 years, and
now must give up the case into other hands.
If the laboring classes do not press their
demands until they make themselves heard
in the halls of legislation they are worthy OF
| no higher position than ''hewers of wood
and drawers Of wa'er."
"ln my next wish 10 give the opinions
| of some Of the eminent men of the past iu
| regard to cur financial system.
G.. B. Bono.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19

CHARLorrE's SALOON LICENsEs.-Chsrlottc,
n. c., Feb. l5.-On the 1st of January alt
the sa loons in Charlotte were closed because
The board of county commissioners refused
to grant license. There were thirty saloons
in Charlotte and they paid an annual city
license tax Of $1,000 each. This licea,e
was appropriated to the support of the city
graded SCI Dos. The refusal of the commits
sioners to roncw the ss'oon licenses has cit
off the source Of revenue aud the city alder
men at a recent meeting notified the scht oil
board that there is no money in the treasury
to maintain the schools. Legal papers have
been served upon the commissioners to np-
pear before Judge Bynum on Tuesday, the
23rd, and show cause why license should
not be granted to certaiu applicant. The
commissioners in various counties have been
refusing applicants for license wholly on the
ground that no man who applies for license
to sell liquor can have q COOL moral charac-
ter, and The whale Stole is interested in ,he
outcome Of the Charlotte aff,ir.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19
Correspondence Of tie TnEs.
The News From Jonesyille.

JosBvILLs. Feb 15.--As tomorrow Is
the day for the election 10 the Lockhsrt
Shoals Railroad subscription, the town is
getting lively, and both sides OF the question
is being freely discussed.
The colored hand from Pinckney are here
this evening dirnsrs;-s =-c-: :..ss.. 80 cneer
and stimulate the peoilo in the interest Of
the road. Ii makes one feel as if the poli'i.
cal arena had opened At seven o'clock
tomorrow evening the die will he cast, and
we will know whether or not we are to have
q railroad from Jonesyille to Lockhart
Shoals. and cotton Factory at Lockhsrt,
thing rha, has teen in contemplation for
many years,
While the weather has been very cold
II has been Dir most Of the time for seven
days, and favorable for farm work. The
farmers are putting in large quantity Of
oats, which is right; but one thing is wrong
about it-thcy are buying nearly all their
seel. They ought TO have them at home
without sending or have the merchants to
send away h Texas for them. Another mis-
take the peop'c make is buying their Irish
Potato seei 1t will take hundreds of dol
lars to ray for this one article in Union
County, to say nothing about what is spent
for garden seeds, onion Gets, etc.
Now, am not fighting the merchants, for
am n Werch'nt hy-e l. tnlhk IL Wouiu
he better for The merchants and farmers
both, if the f,rmcrs were to buy less and be
better able to pay for what they do buy
The Grippe has by no means relaxed its
hold upon our people. 1t ,till has its VIC
TINS al over the town and immunity. MIR.
Hugh Bentley has been seriously i'll with it,
but he is some better.
Rev. W. II. Miller, of Union, prc,chei
his first sermon in louisville yesterday. Mr..
Miller talked with ease. eunes'ness. and
free ION, like he accustomed to sgeiking in
public.
Mr.. John B. Free has moved to our town
and cast his lot with us.
Miss Myra Altman, Of kelton. is attending
our high school and boarding with Mr. Free
The Pr-shytcrians have pat up their new
church Bell, and no doubt wedding bells
will ring in Joncsvilc before another week
rolls round. TELEPHONE.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19

UNLAWFUL PROHIBITIoN.-Cha N. c.,
February 15.-On the lst Of january all the
saloons in Charlotte were closed because the
hoard of county commissioners refused to
grant licenses. There were tbn teen saloons
in Charlotte, and they raid an annual city
license tax Of 81 900 each. This license lax
was appropriated to the support Of the city
gra ed schools. The refusal OF the commis-
soners to renew the saloon licenses has cut
# the source of revenue, AMI the city alder
men Al recent meeting notified the school
board that there is no money in the treasury
to maintain the schools.
Legal papers have been served upon tho
commissioners to appear befora Judge By
mum on Tuesday, February %, TO show cause
why license should not be granted 10 cectain
applicants.
Commissioners in various counties have
been refusing applicants for license wholly
upon the ground that No man who applies
for license 10 sell whiskey, cln have a good
moral character, aud the whole State is
interest ed in the outcome of the Charlotte
affair.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19
For the TINES
Personals and Items at Rocky Creek.

Mr.. EplToR: As .'harl times il the cry
everywhere, 1 thought we would try to give
brighter outlook on Rocky Creek.
Farmers during these bright lays are
busiy engaged breaking their soil, ready
for "c0non,' bLi | believe if times don't
change peas will lake the place Of cotton,
and then the pi ospscts will be glorious.
We are pleased TO have Rev. ID. Tillcr and
W. II. Miller on Tn circuit. Brother Ii
preached very interesting and Instructive
sermon on the 9TH SabDrth eve vt Bethie-
hem.
M.. aud Mrs. Jesse Bishop have returned
from quite an cxtcn led and pleasant visit
to their brother Mr.. John Bishop, in
Florida
Ibis ncighborhood wax aw!a!iJ frightened
a few Sundays ago by n mad dog. 1t bi;
several dogs, AMI several people male nar-
row escapes. II WAS followed, but W. have
not heard that il was killed.
Little Alice. daughter of Mr.. l.. NJ. Smith,
had quite narrow c cape last Wcdnes lay,
by ,arge door falling on her, brulsing her
heal. DR.. Munro was summoned and We
were CAD to hear him pronounce the injury
not very dangerous.
Miss Moliic Davis, one Of Cross Keys
fnircst young ladies'. has retrrnei TO her
home. she has been giving Miss Nina Smith
drawing lessons. and ! wish oil who haze
not seen their work 20 call at Mr.. I. j. II.
Smiths. Miss M"l.e certainly does her
duty towards her scholars, and we hope for
her much success.
RncEy CREEK.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19
Tho Penalty Attaches.

Tomorrow, the 2u;h, il the 'ast day for
paying taxes without tho penalty. bat in
consideration Of the great scarcity of money
among the people, the Comptroller General
has extended the time for the Treusur.rs 10
receive taxes to the 9th of Mar,h, with the
penalty on all taxes unpaid after the 10th Of
this month, under the following order:
Dear Sir: The time for collecting taxes
without penalty for the fiscal year lS9O.9l
has been extended to ,he 2Gih doy of Febru-
airy, 1872. After the 2Oth of February the
tire 'surcr will collect until the 9rh of March
with the ID per cent penalty added
"lmmcdiatvly after this after date the
treasurer will i.suc executions against dc
l'nqucnt taxpayers and at once turn them
over to the sheriff Of the county and forward
to this Office date of 50 doing.
". ii. ELLEEHr
OF course an exception will he male in
the case Of this county. At any rarc.i, will
| e tut mpe ju.'ic, to the pcopc to cx-
nd .'!g ;iiLc win ut the enaty for the
length of time the Treasurer > Office has been
closed under the suspension Of that officer.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19

TIE INEVITABLE RrsrLT OF BLAxp's FREE
SLNLE BILL Washington. February ID
The minority report of the lI"use coinage
commute; on b ands free coinage Till !.
made r"h;c t"-dny. 1t is signed by Mcssrs
Tracy of New York, Abner Taylor OF Illinois.
Charles V. Stone OF PENNSYLVANIA, William.
OF Massachusetts,, aud Johnson e North
DAKOTA. The minority report says:
The ii reported by the majority cf the
commi,ic, bcgEs with the rroviS o., that
III" un Of Va tie in II" United States shall
&c two "nlts; one n standard ,ilyer dollar
worth evenly cents, and the other the gold
collar worth one hundred cent. The bil,
fnrthc" provides that standard gold and sill
YER c IL shall be received in the Uuiicl
States Ia Payment Of al debts. The first
eight linz Of the bill dcyciopcsits true pur
pose. They provide two diii,rsn, dollar.
anu the conpuls,on OF citizens to receive
either III payment Of debts. 1t Il IS not r,-
quire Knowledge of fnauciIl laws To see
that the co'ngn'siam + inc legal lcmicr pow
CT mus force on toe creditor the chc,per and
dcb,sci dUlla" Few dchtorS will plv do
lar TO discharge Obligations when seventy
cents will suffice.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-02-19

AWAY AHEAD OF LAST fKAR.-New
Orleans, La, February ]3.-Secretary
IIcsler's weekly Cotton Exchange rtateme Mt
makes an increase in the cotton movement
FOR the past week Of 65,GOl bales over the
seven days ending February II list year.
The quantity marke'ed f,r tho first twelve
days Of February was 1857 against
264, ,422, last year. These bring the total OF
the ,tton crop marx Sete up u date 7.53i,.
697, against 7,lO5,S5 Foreign exports
during tn. week were l73, 22O bales, asaiust
l42, 800 last year. Foreigu exports for tho
year thus FAR have been 4,46l, ,l30, against
4,007 ,493 last year. The total Of American
mills North and South thus far for The sea-
son have been 1,0S0,349, against 1908, AS
last year.