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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
WATER WALKERS.
Captain Paul Doynton Treats I.oadoners
to q Novel Exhibition.

LONDON, May 27-An London seemed to
have lined the river banks between Batter
sea and London Bridge. Every wharf was,
crowded; on every bridge spectators clus-
tered like bees. Whatever the spectacle
for which these thousands were waiting,
there is no question that the objects of
their regard had an unequa!ed audience.
The occasion was nothing greater after all
than an advertisement of an exhibition
which will rank among the leading attrac-
tions of the Earl's court exhibition. Cap
tain Paul Boynton led bevy of men and
maidens, shod with delicate double canvas,
from Chelsea to London Bridge, and
steamers full of delighted guests accom-
panied the party, and perfectly amazing
crowd witnessed their progress all along
the route.
1t was very picturesque scene off Bat
tersea church when Captain Boynton's
water cavalcatle got under way. There
were men and girls, of highly romantic
aspect, in nautical attire, their feet shod in
a sort of Calais-Douvres divided skirt,
armed with hockey sticks that they might
the more easily ride the waves. There were
gentlemen on their backs, in inflated cos
tunes; there were CHEEKY looking West
Indians padding their own canoes, and
shere was tug full of conducive damsels
ittired as men-of-war's men. chaperoned
by waterman who was quite old enough
to have known better Everywhere along
the route music and cheers greeted this eX-
traortlinary carnival. Alongside the ter
race of the house of commons where a
multitude of members were assembled,
the cavalcade made Al slight rallentando,
while the band on the good ship Empress
Frederick played Rule Britannia" The
claim of the Thames rs scene for public
pageants has been wonderfully INDICATED.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

MONMOUTH, ILL.,, May 27.-The question
before the United Presbyterian assembly
was of great moment to the church, being
an appeal from the decision of subordinate
church bodies relative to the removal of
Rev. w. j. Wallace, pastor, and the elders
Of tie jamestown pa congregation. Scri-
Gus charges were brought against the pas
tor, and i'll the interest OF peace both he
and the elders were deposed from acting
i'll an official capacity. Rev. Wallace stated
that Is charges were brought against him,
all of which were disproved. He said judg-
ments should be rendered against the
elders for SANDER.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
A Woman Editor I'm Japan.

Mrs. w. II. Smith, editor of the
Japan Gazette, conducts the political
and commercial departments of daily
paper with a large circulation and
much influence in the orient. Her first
contributions were offered four years
ago, during her residence in the in
terror of Japan, where her husband
was an English teacher in the govern
mcnt service. Having made hit in
reporting a military review, she was
invited to Yokohama and joined the
Gazette staff, while her husband en-
tered the business Office. 1t is to be
hoped she will not be interfered with
by the absurd new law of Japan,
which forbids editorial work to women
on the alleged ground that it is
neither becoming nor desira BILE" for a
woman to conduct newspaper.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
THE TELAUTOGRAPH.
an Instrument for Long-Distance
Business Transactions.
Vrof. Elisha Gray's Wonderful Invention
How Writing Ia Sent from Ono
Place to Another : Secrets
OF the Machine.

Prof. Elisha Gray, of Highland Park,
ILL.,, has devoted his life to the perfcc-
ton of systems of communication by
electricity. His first work pertaincd
to improvements in the Morse tcle-
graph, which, for many years, was the
only means of transmitting intelli-
gence electrically. These improve
mcnts were followed 10y his printing
telegraph, which transmitted Roman
characters. and was especially adapted
toprivate line work A number c.s these
Gray printers are still in use Ills
next invention was the musical tcle-
phone, which enabled the operator TO
play upon an organ in Chicago to Il
New York audience. From the musical
came the speaking telephone, of which
Prof. Gray was the inventor, and for
which history will give him credit.
Almost simultaneously with the speak
ing telephone, was his production of
the harmonic telegraph, allowing
eight messages to be sent over one
wire at the same ii ne. But his crown
ing effort is the most wonderful of all
electrical inventions, the telnuto-
graph, or long distance writing ma
chine.
This consists of Il transmitter and n
receiver associated for use at one
station. The structure - these in
struments is remarkably simple and
devoid of complication, and the mode
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

In TIE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE lIUST
Il ings Court for the city OF Roanoke, Va May
H. b: Gilkeson. E. NJ. Gnhcron u,,n,,r
aud c. c. Harrison, ia'h''hs
D. V. Reed, +. L. Huisman, WI
W. Berkeley. trustee; Mnrga-
trustee and the Bankers Loan
and Investment Company,
corporation,
The object OF this euit Is 70 subjt ct the follow
irg real estate in the city OF Roanoke, Va, to-
wit; Lot No 2, section 81, according to the map
10 the payment OF certain debt evidenced by
an instrument drawn by said d. v. Reed, IL
June 10, 1880, payable two years after date, with
interest from date srbject 20 4 credit of $1t0, ne
OF July 49, issts and secured by deed Of trust of
recorded In the afo csaid clerks oncc July 10,
1890 in deed book So. page 264; and to declare
null and void, and have the came delivered up to
be cancclled,a certEin deed OF release. executed
January Is, 1892 by a. y. staples, trustee; II. y.
Gilkeson, E. NJ. Gikcs or Ind 9. c. Harrison. re.
leasing the above 10. tom :he lien o: the deed OF
true; aforesaid; also 10 declare null and void, in
10 far as they relate 10 the above described prop
conveyance from D. v Feed ana wife to F. l..
Huffman, dated November &C. ISl u deed of
i;nst from raid T. L huffman 20 ~. " Bcrkely
OF even date, recorded IN the aforesaid CLERKS
ysyance from said W BeTIoey ys trustee st so To
four dee ds OF :ru.t from said Margaret o. Reed,
and d. V. Reed, her husband. TO Slas w Burt,
TO secure varioue loars, ts stated in sal deeds,
made by Bankers Loan and Investment Com
pnnJ three OF said deeds being dated December
}, 1871, and recorded in deed book II, pages lob.
It6 and ITO respectively, and one OF the said
deeds dated December (. 1891, ind recorded In,
deed book II, page 80. And an affidavit having
ono OF the defendants IN enid city, IL net a resi-.
dent OF Virginia. Il is ordered that no DO appear
here within fifteen days after due publication.
hereof, and do what may DC necessary 10 protect
his interest in this suit; ind il is further or.
dered that copy hereof be published once a
It's LOT 'Gai Weeks in inc ROANOKE
Roanoke, Va, and that q copy ht re OF be posted
nj the front door OF the courthouse of this city
on the fret day OF the next term OF the lIustinga
court; Ac)py tes.e S s BROUKE, Clerk
u. >. GOOD, D. 5T1d2l % .
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STATE LIQUOR SALOONS.
South Carolina VIII Try New Expert
ment In Tempernnce Work.


COLUMBIA, S. c., May Ex-Governor Till
man has issued rules for the regulation of
the 'dispensaries" (the official name for
the state barrooms under the law which
will take effect July y. The rules prohibit
person from being served more than once
day. No loafing will be allowed around
the dispensaries. Clubs will not be allowed
to serve liquor The dispensaries are to
open at O'Clock in the morning and close
at O'Clock in the evening. A special con-
stabulary force is to be employed to enforce
the law
Governor Tillman stated that the whisky
men of the state had been selling liquor of
but 20 to 90 per cent. proof, badly adulter-
atcd, that they sold short measure from
half pint to quart bottle sizes. This is also
done i'll North Carolina, where the whisky
men are afraid that similar measures TO
these adopted in this state will he taken
and are forming state association for mu-
tnal protection.
The governor says that he expects to sell
between ,0OG,O 900 and i $4,000 gallons of
liquor annually at profit of at least 81
per gallon He thinks the expense will
not I've less than 100000, nor more than
S500, 600 year, so that he figures out net
profit to the state OF from 500, 900 to 81 ,000
coo per annum.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
The NInrycls ofyituIitr.

The tenacity of life in an Indian is
most remarkable He will carry off as
much lead as a buffalo bull, and to drop
him in his tracks," the bullet must
reach the heart, the brain, or the spine
There was at Fort Mason a worthless
old Tonkaway Indian, beggar and
hanger-on of the garrison, who had but
one foot. Colonel May, then command
ing, told me that this Indian had, when
alone some miles from the post, found
bee tree. On cutting it down, to get at
the honey, his foot was caught, crushed,
and held in such way that he could
not free himself. For three days he re-
manned in this condition, hoping some
one would find him. He then made a
fire of such leaves and twigs as he could
reach, and taking out his knife, dislo-
Gated the foot at the ankle joint, stop
ping the flow of blood by soaring the
he made his way to the post. where his
stump was properly dressed 10y the sur
geon. l have myself seen an Indian go
off with two bullet holes through his
body, within an inch or two of the
spine, the apparent effect being to
ch,nge his gait from run to digni-
ficl walk. I have heard anecdotes
enough of this remarl1ab BILE character TO
make book of themselves. I was once
with troop which camped near large
band of Commanches, near the Lano
river, in Texas An Indian came into
camp wounded, and our surgeon was
asked to see him. When he returned he
told me that a heavy bullet had pene-
trated from the rear just at the juno
ton of the pelvis and thigh bones,
breaking both. The wound was some
days old, modification had set in, and
the man died that night. 1t subse-
quently transpired that the Indian had
been wounded in fight with troops
near Fort Inge, and kept his seat, es-
capped his pursuers, and had ridden
alone a distance of over one hundred
miles lin an air hole), crossing the
Guadaloupe Mountains. A white man
would have instantly fallen from his
horse on receiving such wound, and
never could have moved, much less
mount a horse.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
AN HOUR WITH IRVING.
Ten and Talk in the Actors Charming
English Home.


Henry Irving is very busy man. To
have whole hour of his society is,
therefore, no small privilege. and no
can manage to crowd into that hour
enought pleasant chat to fill up several
hours for future Renaissance in tho
mind of the visitor.
Mr.. 1rving's London residence Is Just
off Bond street Piccadilly, Here he
formerly had two or three unpreten-
tious chambers, but he now occupies
the entire house, small one SO far as
the number of rooms goes, but large in
the matter of the size and luxury of
those rooms lie has souvenirs of tho
worlds great actors, and he has old
curios and bric-a- brac, each with it's
history.
The hour was spent in the study,
which was in picturesque disorder,
with its litter of books and manuscripts
Mr. Irving dislilies to talk about him
self, and seemed glad to discuss Amcri-
can friends instead. He spoke of the
enthusiasm of audiences in the New
World, and of the generous praise
OF the American press. He was plan
ming te take Il seaside holiday, and
looked YEARLY ut the huge scrap
baskets filed with letters and papers
he had not found time to open
On the shelves were Shaleesperean
books and rare old editions of the
bard. On the walls were pictures of
great actors of a past day, and in
cabinets were relics of priceless value
of Mrs. Siddons, GarriclS, Edwin
Forrest, the Kemblcs, Charles Mathews
and dozens of others who have made
great names in the dramatic profession.
Presently the kettle began to boil on
the little spirit stove on the hearth
and lady present made tea A maid
servant brought in some hot buttered
crumpets and cool, crisp watercresses,
with some squares of cake and a dish
of sweet strawberry jam. A long
writing table was quickly converted
into o'clock tea table, and the little
company made merry over the meal
Mr.. Irving paid Nine. Albani Some
compliments in courtly phrases in her
absence. He praised Nine Bernhardt
and the French school of acting. He
spoke enthusiastically of the elder
Mathews, and said there had never
been an actor quite like him.
Mr.. Irving dresses ALWAYS in faultless
'"sIe, citdrln IN man as well as IN
women. He wears n handsome fob
chain, which is ornamented with very
valuable old seal, the gift of This
friend Toole," he remarks. He never
tires of telling tales of Toole's whimsi-
calities, his goodness, his love of chill
dren. lie talks, too, of the great gifts
of his fair stage comrade, Miss Ellen
Terry.
Mr. Irving has great belief in the
popularity of ''Beclset," Lord Tenny-
sons poetic play, in America, when he
again comes to these friendly shores
next October, and certainly its run in
London justities such expectations.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Clothing Made from wood Pulp.

Hungarian inventor claims to have
made Il discovery which will revolu-
tionize the textile industry. lie as
serts that he is able to spin ordinary
wood pulp or cellulosc into yarn, from
which all sorts of textile tissues can be
made in the ordinary way equaling in
appearance, durability and fastness of
color the best cotton goods. The
method is not only applicable to ccllu-
lose, but also TO every sort of short
fibrous matcrial-for instance, rags,
scraps of cotton and linen goods. The
fiber, whether paper pulp or textile ref
use, can be dyed before being spun
into yarn, so that the dyeing of the
woven material is not necessary.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

OF operation is in all respects direct
and positive. The methods for trans
hitting the electric impulses to the
line, and then converting them in the
receiver into the corresponding move
Inents of the automatic pen, are of a
positive character, and are therefore
not dependent upon accidental
changes in conditions. In the telauto-
graph the direction of the writing or
drawing may bc done at any angle
with the direction of the paper, which
remains stationary while being writ
ten upon.
This is obviously a great improve
ment, for no matter what may be the
location or speed (up to certain rate)
of the styles used by the sender, the
movable arm of the receiver follows
and records exactly every motion of
the pencil
An ordinary lead pencil is used on
the transmitter near the point of
which two silk cords nre fastened at
right angles to each other. These
cords connect with the instrument,
and, following the motions of the pen
ell, regulate the current impulses
which control the receiving pen ut the
distant station.
A lever at the left is SO moved by the
hand as to shift the paper forward
mechanically at the transmittcr and
electrically at the receiver. The re-
ceiving pen is a capillary glass tube
placed at the junction of two alumni
mum arms. This glass pen is supplied
with ink which flows from reservoir
through small rubber tube placed in
one of these arms. The electrical i'm
pulses coming over the wire move the
pen of the receiver simultaneously
with the movements of the pencil in
the hand of the sender AS the pen
passes over the paper an ink tracing is
left. which is always a fac-simile of the
sender's motions, whether in the
formation of words, figures or sketches.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
German Politics.

BERLIN, May 27.-The Duke of Cumber-
land has appealed to the Guelph leaders in
the city of Hanover to elect a National
Liberal to the reichstag He warns them
especially against nominating Guelphs for
parliamentary seats. Being II German
prince he said, 81 approve of the military
bill" These utteranccs are regarded as of
the utmost Significance, as the Guelphs
have been among the bitterest Prussian
LuterS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Health of Mrs. jefferson Davis.

NEW YORK, May 27.-The condition of
Mrs. Jefferson Davis, who was in such
feeble health that she could not go to New
Orleans to be present ut the removal of her
husbands remains from that city TO Rich
mond, is said to be unchanged. 1t is ex-
pected that Mrs Davis will be well enough
TO leave the city on Tuesday next :
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
PeDnsyIynnia Lice and Cholern

HARRISBURG, May 27-Secretary Edge,
of the state board of agriculture, has no
information from S.E. Weber, n veterin-
airy surgeon at Lancaster, regarding his
investigation of the wood lice plague He
takes no stock in the alleged cholera feat
ure OF the plague
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
international Miners, Conference.

BRUSSELS, May 25.--The miners inter
national conference has closed its session.
The next conference is to he held in Ger
many, provided the authorities do not
interfere to prevent it. Should the Ger
man authorities forbid meeting in that
country the conference will be held in
ENGLAND
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
Report of Arhitrntnrs.

New YORK, May PA. j. Cassatt and
William Bliss, the arbitrator who are to
determine the fare to be charged on the
Exposition Flyer the 24-hour train to
Chicago over the New York Central, they
are said to have agreed on S2G
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
How Jones Worhed 1t.

No man alvin an no man dead
Ever got minute or q mile ahead
y old Bill Jones-ddn't treat him square,
He'd git even, II II took ten yearl
Run for offs an he thought he'd TO
Town postmaster-spent his cash right free.
Guv'ment told him he was shore to win,
An Jones was ready fer TO jes' step fni
But the wilder go; it--'twos o downrlte shame
But her name was on IL when the papers came;
An they laughed At Jones-but he winked his
eye
An smiled on the wilder when she went byi
An the upshot OF Il wuz this-of course:
Jones married the widder-then got divorce;
An he took her sign an her papers down.
An he's now ostmaster O. that same town!
IF. L. Stanton, In Atlanta Constitution
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PROPOSALS.

SEALEO PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- ut the Office of the clerk OF the school hoard,
corner Court and Eleventh streets. until June
I'd, at - O'Clock noon. for building au eight.
room brick rchool home according 10 plans and
specifications to tie on Fl in the oillcc Of Aichi-
Monday next. Bids will be received on the house
comp etc, and also separate on the house heat
ing a nd plumbing. Tic tight is reecrvet to re.
jcct all bids. r. L. MILLER
Oh. irnan committee on supplies aud build
ings Lynchburg, Va, May 10, 1893. 523tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
zinc Reading Reimbursement.

PHILADELPHIA. May 27.-The announce
!ncnt is made that the whole amount neces-
1ary to guarantee the success of the hnan-
Nal reimbursement plan of the Reading road
1as been subscribed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
The Sun Never Sets on Our Country

Taking the most eastern island Of
Maine as our eastern boundary and the
most western island of the Aleut'an
chain as our western boundary it is
calculated that at the present time the
sun does not disappear from the latter
until it begins to appear on the former.
But it is allowed that it is a very close
call.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28

"rwould be just tho same II our carte went by,
And you'd get more dust from the load" -
And thoy paSsed-nor dreamed OF the helpful
words
On listening heart bestowed
Edith Perry Estes, in Youths Companion.
III Were Rich.
II were rich in lands and gold.
The world would rcvcrmore behold
My weaknesses, but only see,
All n!agniicd, the good in me,
And loudly should be cxtollcd.
should not find my friends grow cold,
Nor would unpleasant truths be told.
dear, how perfect should be
If i were rich
No doubt soon would be enrolled
AS being born of special mold,
And relatives OF high degree
Would crawl forth from obscurity;
Would not my ancestry be DID,
II were rchf
a Melbourne Thompson, In the Week.
Eventide.
When far and near sweet evening bells ring out
the dying day,
When nature sleeps in bcautys pride and chill
dren knCei and pray,
Then for that rest and sweetest peace with
comfort by my side,
i love to dream OF childhoods days when falls
the eventidc
sec the cows come filing slow from far OF DER
the lea
Tho same US In those oden days love laid his
plot SO free,
The parsons smile and greeting MAY you
joyously abide"
Are cherished scenes in dreams see when falls
the Cvcntide.
Harvey n. Bloomcr. in Western Rural
Where the Old Trout Hide.
The rosy lips OF morning kiss tho blusbinr
check OF spring,
Tho first bluebird OF summer is already Cd the
wing,
gentle breeze,
The buds arc swellcd to bursting on the sappy
maple trees,
The wine oflfe IL mingled with every breath
you take
All nature is responding to the summons &c
awake,
And the resurrection lifts you like q mighty
rolling tide,
AS you early seek the deep pool where
Tho
Old
Trout
Eidoi
How unwillugly you left them when last years
season closed;
How you labored for that big one. who only
calmly dozc;l
10 the shadow Of the rock there, while he
winkcd the other eye,
do you take me for q baby, to be tickied with
ny:'
How dignifed and ley Us he came forth from
his lair,
And smc!cd your scarlet ibis and your royal
coaclInar therei
How every spcckle glinted like u ruby In his
side,
And you almost got TO swearing where
The
Old
Trout
Hide
There never was fisherman, SO I've heard the
old folks say,
Who caught the biggest fish Always sure tt,
get away,
And it's just as true IL troutiag as f. IS in other
things,
That blessings seem the brightest when they
spread their golden wings
And soIr where you can't touch them; but only
stand and wish
That you had them IN your basket with the
other little fish
II wishes we've but fishes how your hear, would
swell with pride
As YOU landed that three-pounder where
The
Ola
Trout
Hidol
YET after all She sportsman. though he doesn't
catcL lis Cs;..
Cstches all ;!.t li!, AID sunshine that q happy
hear; can wish.
Old mother E;.,.re takes him and smooths LIES
wrinkles ont
So Get your rou ard basket. for this mornings
made Tor trout;
You'll go bac!; TO your labor. TO your dry and
rlus:y looks;
In your soUl little laughter OF the laughter of
the brooks;
In your heart little singing like the singing Of
bride;
And you get your inspiration where
Tho
Old
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Not Truly Brave.

Not Truly Brave.
0, fercely fought he in the warsi
His courage oft was noted,
And three times he for gal,aptrJ
Was honored and promoted.
Where bullets flew as thick es f1eas,
And almost cs annoying
We'll to the front lie bore the brunt
When death with men was toying.
The Shrek OF shells no terror brought
Though omrades fast were falling,
Ho stood alon 6 In trenches strewn
With carnage most appalling.
He smiled en- death with a scornful smile,
And fear and lie were strangers.
When blood flowed free, he laughed In glee,
Found food for mirth In dangers.
Yet now his noble courage fails
His heart is near 10 stopping
II shakes his nerves when his wife observes:
John, come with me a-shopping"
Detroit Tribune
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-28
j. IL. La Roche in Forest and Stream.
Little Things.

Little Things.
There is some little thing each day
For Gods own ones 10 do or say:
Some tr:fiiEg work, although il be
Unnoticed III its ministry.
Yet stll some fine, discerning soul,
Needs but this touch TO make 1t whole.
II is not always we are stirred
By loving voice or helping word;
But something deeper in it's power
Has gently thrilled the passing hour,
And won some recreant heart, may be,
10 life aud God and liberty.
M. O Page, in Union Signal
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CHANCERY NOTICES.

TN TIE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE lIUST
Il ings Court for the city OF Roanoke, Va May