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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
Deputy Chewing stili Active

Deputy Marshal j. d. Chewing ar
rested yesterday morning at Salon e.
L.: Abbott, charged with selling whiskey
without license. He was tried yester-
day afternoon by Com N issioner Rhodes,
and was sent on to tho grand jury and
bailed in the sum of 5000.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31

Good Business Opportunity.

DARKROOM and liquor license for sale
at bargain; fixtures will be rented
cheap. Address at once "BARGA1N,
TIMES office.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
Pleasant Dance and Supper.

The country home of T. d. Crawford,
about four miles west of this city. was
the scene of gaiety and pleasure Friday
night. About twenty-five couples were
present, who tripped the light fantas.
tic toe to the strains of excellent music.
AT midnight sunptuous repast was
served, which was hugely enjoyed by
all present. Dancing was kept up until
tho wee sma' hours, after which the
happy party dispersed to their homes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
Baths,

TURKISH and Russian electric. hot
cold, shower and needle bath for ladies
at Rebekah Sanitarium, 12l Eighth
avenue 8. W., from to p. IN.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
New Years Reception.

The ladies and gentlemen of West
Roanoke are invited to New Years re.
ception at the railroad department Y.
M. G. A new building Monday night,
January !. The building will be open
as early as o'clock and the ladies arc
particularly invited TO come at that
time prepared to receive their gentle
men friends. Music is expec ted.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31

noon at $3.50 o'clock. This is the same
woman who has been in the aims house
for some time, and who ran away twice
from that place, an account OF which ap-
peared in THE TIMES several DAYS ago.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31

IF YOU have sour stomach and fec
bilious, and your head aches, take a
Japanese Liver Pellet, it will relieve
you. Sold by Christian & Barbce
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31

MAGNETIC Nervine quickly restores
lost manhood and youthfu vigor Sold
by Christian & Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
Lillian Lewis Coming.

j. q. FITZPATRICK, the advance agent
for Lillian Lewis, was in the city yes
terday arranging for tho appearance of
that emotional actress at the Academy
OF Music January 9Th, in her new play
"Good-bye, Sweetheart"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
Ouinn-C apito.

very interesting marriage was con-
Quoted yesterday afternoon at $50
o'clock at the home of Rev Father j .
W. Lynch, In which the principal par
ties we're Francis j. Quinn, a popular
employe OF the Roanoke Machine Works,
and momber Of the Friendship Fire
Company, and Miss Georgia Capito, q
popular young lady Of this city. The
marriage was in fact an elopement, the
parties meeting by an agreement at the
market and going from there to tho
priest. The attendants were J j.
Murphy with Miss Mollie Lewis and w.
B. Murphy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
arrangements Completed For the Mask
fuI

The sale of tickets to the Lenox Club
ball to be given tomorrow night in
Armory Hall has been reasonably large
and shows that the affair, which pro-
mises to be quite an event in the social
world. will be we'll attended. All ar
rangements have been made to insure a
splendid time to the participants. Tho
music will be by the Roanoke Machine
Works Orchestra which has been re.
tanned for the occasion. A limited
number OF tickets are still on hand and
will be sold to parties holding invita-
tons.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31

OLD papers for sale at TIE TIMES OF
hce at IN cents per hundred.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
Bits OF Facts and Gossip Gathered on tho
Streets by Times Reporters-Points
Political. Social and General Happen
ing Yesterday.
Marriage License Issued

marriage license was issued in the
clerks office yesterday to Frank Quinn
and Miss Georgia Capi5o.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31

Young Man-What did your pa say when
he heard that had kissed your sister,
Little Grille said that was encourage
inR-Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
Tho January Term

The January term of the Hastings
Court will not begin on Monday, as was
expected, on account of the important
trial in progress at present betwe en-
Mcclure, Ainsler &c Co. VS.. the Roanoke
Iron Company. 1t will probably begin
about Friday morning. The following
grand jurors have been summoned: D..
Meadows, C. A. Moomaw, Samuel
kinnear, w. X Andrews. N. B. John.
son, C. e. Thomas, d. V. Reed, Joseph
Earman, j. M. Tinsley, T. p. Buforu,
Thomas Engl.ny and w. A. Waugh
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
Mr.. Fackenthal Resigns.

M. Fackenthal, who has been the
general manager for the Crozier Furnace
Company for several years, has rendered
bis resignation from his position to take
effect January 1. No one will be an.
pointed to succeed him and the duties
Of the Office will be filled by D. I. Bach.
man, the superintendent of the mines.
Mr.. Fackenthal will still make Roam
Oke his home
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
To Inquire into Her Sanity.

The commissioners of lunacy. consist :
ing of Justices Pole, Neal and Turner,
met yesterday afternoon In the police
courtroom to consider the case of Mary
l.. Dowell, white woman. who claims
to be from Charlottes Vile. AS several
OF the witnesses were absent the case
was continued until to morrow after
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31

~ Office : THERE WILL BE A
meeting OF the stockholders of the
Lake and Driving Park Association Of
Roanoke, Va, Thursday, january a.
1894, in Room 2ol, Terry Building, at
o'clock, p. M, for transaction of
such business as may be brought before
the meeting. BY order OF the president.
GEO. G. McCAHAN, Secretary.
1874 3Ot
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
Not Yet Concluded.

The case Of Mcclure, Ainsler & Co.
VS.. the Roanoke Iron Company was
still in progress in the Hastings Court
yesterday. The evidence for the plain.
tiff was concluded, and Henry King,
the first witness for the defense, was
introduced. Mr. Kings Testimony con
sumed several hours, and the attorneys
on each side think the case will not be
concluded until about Thursday night
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Roanoke Development
Company will be held at the office of
the com pany, in the city of Roanoke,
virginia, Wednesday, January "a, A. D.
is'4, at ~ o'clock M. BY order of the
board OF directors, LAWRENCE R.
SOLLENBERGER, Secretary. ~ I'd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-31
I'M THIS PAPER
YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS 1T
SHE WAS TOO SLOW.

While She Thought of Revenge Her Lover
practiced 1t.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20

executive committee Of the Southern
Railroad aud Steamboat association.
held quiet meeting in th. Fifth Avenue
hotel. New York. last Monday. Tie
majority of the ineiubcrs left that city
on Saturday night but some remained
20 learn what action the executive com
mttee would take regarding the taxes
which some of the roads paid last year
Tho officers of ihp roads in Alabama.
Mississippi. Louisiana. Texas, Georgia.
Tennessee, Florida. South Carolina aud
North Carolina declare that most OF
the roads doing business in the greater
part Of those states ought To be- exempt
from taxation for one year ut least.
Most Of the roads wish 10 make improve
ments. bat as the revenues are snail Il
is impossible 10 pay dividends. 10 say
nothing Of increasing the facilities
One of the railroad men. iu speaking
VI the condition OF affair among the
Southern railroad companies said after
The committee meeting. 'lhc building
OF railroads Va the Southern states lns
resulted IN increasing the wealth and
prosperity ~ the country, and still we
are taxed. We better the cond ton Of
the country aud of the people and yet
we must nay for the privilege. VI we
were making anything out of The states
we have improved. we Should not object.
but we are losing money instead Of
making IT, aud II Is the opinion Of most
of the rnilrOnd men of the southern as
ISOLATION that the states ought to cN-
empt some of the roads from taxation.
II Is the intention 10 make nn effort 60
bring about certain special legislation
In that direction. Stocks and bonds Of
most Of the southern railroads have ma
terribly decreased instead Of increasing
since The roads wore built. aud " we
do not get better rates and are not as
sisted by reducing our expenses. many
Of the roads win be- either forced into
bankruptcy or compelled TO retire from
business
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
ON SHORTER TIME.
Union Pacific Shopmen TO Work
But Eight Hours Day.
STILL CHOPPlNG OFF HEADS.
The Work Of Reducing Expenses on the Big
-Four Still Goes .MerriIy Og--Condiiion
Of Southern Roads Which Side
Won The Dead OF 1892.
erIoRrryED rIlB nouns.

Over 1000 shop men employed ON the
Union Pacific system yesterday teit
the FIRST effects of the ''retrenchment
inaugnfated by the road some time ago
SAYS the Omaha Bee. a reduction Of
one hour in the days work has been
made, cutting u down To eight instead
of nine as formerly, and seven hours To
constitute day on Saturday. Every
man on the entire line employed IN the
shops is affected. aud the company hopes
until such time as their earnings IN
crease 20 make mp IN part by the reduc.
ton portion, ut least, OF the decreased
income.
The order reducing thc hours aud
necessarily cutting down the wages Ut
the men was not entirely unexpected.
and while not q pleasant surprise was
accepted without complaint, the company
agreeing 10 return To the old schedule
as soon as circumstances would per
nit
The number OF men employed IN the
cOmpHnys shops at Omaha b. l.iSJ, anu
while they were the last ON the system
to feel the effects of The general order
for the curt0iling Of expenses IL f0rtu-
natciy came nt n time when half loaf
Is considered better than no loaf at alt
Tie move D. made necessary 10y the
general unsatisfactory condition of husi-
ness on the main line and branches,
hcNelUl OF the iuiWf, notuulN the OilhHh
and Republican Valley, The Denver and
South Park and the Manhattan Lin
coin aud Colorado, not earning their
fixed charges and operating expenses
the earnings of the main system going
towurd paying the interest on the bonds
of these roads, which, while necessary,
are dead weights 10 carry.
Ronds In the transnissUur country
are generally complaining of reduced
earnings, grain is tied up at terminal
points. elevators are full aud there h no
market for cereals. In Washington aud
Orrgnn half the cop Of 1872. about
100000 bushels Of wheat. Is still in
the hands of farmers and naturally the
railroads fear the depression M much as
the producer 10 cuuutcract the in
iluencc of decreased earnings the Union
Pacific decided upon general uduc-
ton Ia the working hours Of its shop
men. rather thnn laying on any Of it's
employees
The conditions for the year just begin
ming give every Indication that the re-
ductiOn win be- at worst but one Of short
duration The order reached the other
departments Of the rond some time ago,
aud 10 is thought the move of yesterday
will Ice the end of It's effect
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
TnnATRIcAL RArES.

The meeting OF the passenger depart
ment OF the Central Traffic association,
which was 90 re'arrRnge the theatrical
rates for the year, failed ia the chief
purpose before IL. There wasn't that
harmony of feeling thai IA necessary to
the success of n joint arrangement.
The meeting had no trouble Ia liking
the uniform rate of . cents per mile for
parties for ten or more, but the matter
Of granting tavors IN the handlmg Of bag,
gage was the sticking point An effort
was made 60 adopt an agreement to show
no fayoV TO theatrical companies Ia re-
spect of handling their baggage. but TO
charge them The established rate Tor ex,
cess.
Several of the roads represented posi-
lively rafused TO enter such an agreement
prominent among the opponents hcing the
Baltimore aud Ohio and the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern Other roads nOt
represented a. the meeting are under
s,Nod - bp opposed 20 the agreennt The
resolution passed because Il had q major.
ity oi representatives, IL was nhenef0re
adopted 80 40 into effect AZ soon as am
the ruads sign the agreement
CONDITION or SOUTHERN ROADS
y M. 1homaA ~ NopGerlNeg. A. j.
l.'lylou Jr.. gGd other ic0slSeis " lho
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20

gers will run from Hannibal to Sedalia
for a time. but their fun viii be event
ually extended through TO Parsons. while
those on the main line viii run through
FROM st. Louis TO Denison.
ID. NJ Herriug. who has been for some
years agent of the Mississippi Valley
road at Baton Rouge. has gone to San
Antonio, Tex 20 engage in tue railroad
business out there. lie is anxious to
try the West for while. aud carries
with him the best wishes of n host Of
rlCnds la Louisiana. New Orleans
Times Democrat
Train Dispatcher Miller and Tom Bos-
well eluted with reports that there were
millions Of ducks % Limestone Gap. 1.
r., boarded the FIRST train. To make
SIRE OF plenty of game the boys cNrlied
along 1000 shells They returned this
morning looking for the man who started
the lie about ducks at Limestone Cup.
They never laid eyes on as much as
mud hen--Derisou Herald.
Colonel Morgan Jones returned last
night from a trip TO Kansas City and
the North
Until further notice the Fort Worth
and Denver train will not leave Fort
Worth Until 1880 n. M, account of wait
ing for connections
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
THE DEAD OF 1892.

The current issue of the Hallway Age
contains list Of all those prominent in
railway construction, operation and man.
agement who died In 1902 There are
less than $50 names In the list, but there
are a number that have long been synOn-
daily reports Of railroad operations. The
more prominent of those who died dur
Ing the year are Jay Gould, Sidney Dill
lon. Hugh Riddle, u n. nuBAuy. III.
Stanley Goodwin, William H. Shiun, VII
liam Edgar James r Furbcr b Nj. Me
Cullough, Henry g, Mutt, John h, Alul-
liken, William q. lla2cldine. w. X Muir
James NJ. SAWYER, Edward j. Cuyler,
Ross lNclls, w t. rurrcn n. q Smead,
Y. a. BrondwAler and L. n. Ro0th.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
WHICH SIDE WONg

The Baltimore American notes that
when Mr.. ID. g.. Ramsey, the grand
chief Of the Order of Railroad Tcle-
grupherH, and the members OF the
grievance committee conferred with
Baltimore and Ohio officials In NOvcm-
Der last In reference tn Hn increase Of
wages the committee insisted that no
operator ought To be- paid less than $40
per month The officials agreed, but
urged the committee 90 reflect thai II the
pay ~ an operator WIS placed az Sl1
az the minimum, the result might bo dis
ustcrous To- many operators. us there
where tclcgrAphcr was not needed and
that as, according To the prupOsrr rules
the operator could not work for the COM
puuy as an agent alone. he would la all
probability hV thrown out ot employ
mcnt The committee refused tn yield,
and the rule was placed in the schedule
The new schedule went into cilcrt
Doc / and pay rolls were sent to divi-
sion upeHutendcuts nc the eud of the
month. One superintendent found Tint
his pay roll had Increased nearly $1,000,
although he had not raised the salary
Of single employe, Further iuyestign-
ton showed that nnny ot the agents
whose duties ~ telegraph operator ended
nt Ia the evening. but who had to re-
turn to the office tO sell tickets for the
500 train for example had charged the
company for the extra time. although
they Ind not been required to do any
telegraphing. The agent telegrnpherS,
or Geographic agents where not needed
have been discharged aud men. having
no knowledge of biography, have been
substituted M agents nt rates of wages
ruling Ia the anti-schedule times.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
The Best Way to Advertise Texas

Is through the newspaper that daily and
weekly tells of the progress of Texas and
its advantages, opportunities and prcduc-
tiOns DAY after day and week after
week such newspaper does its appointed
work, and il ~
The Constant DrlppiaE that Wears Away
the stone.
No man dissatisfied with uRfriendly
climate, exhausted lands or uniayorable
conditions can read constantly of this
Southern wonderland without being IN
iuepced 20 come And no man who seeks
safe and profitable investment can read
constantly OF the opportunities presented
IA this vast undeveloped empire without
self M peleon.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
AUAPpY EVENr

happy event occurred M tbr Nlethodist
church yesterday evening II was a mar
ringe ceremony. Miss l,uln McLendun
aud DR., George Il. Powell. both of this
city. being the contracting parties. Roy.
III. .. Moore officiating The affair was
a most pleasant surprise 60 all persons.
hnd especially those who were not pres
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20

Floresvillc, Tex.. Jau 1s- Especial ~
J. Heathcock, deputy sheriff. calne down
tron san Antonio today, having IA change
a 4. curry and hngene Newton, charged
WITH tho assault made last week ilpOn NV.
buuden, the perehNhi m levernla They
were taken this Afternoon tO l.arernln fbr
examining trlni 10 pHrticulars could be-
iealhed except IL IS said that CURRY IA held
as accessory 90 the deed ana Il Is claimed
thefe Is another person wanted whom tho
ciiiCers failed 10 secure.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20

IL through the newspaper that daily and
weekly tells of the progress OF Texas and
its advantages, opportunities aud prOduc-
tons, Day after day and week after
week such newspaper does its appointed
work. and IL is
The Constant Dripping that Wears Away
the stone.
No man dissatisfied with unfriendly
climate exhausted lands or unfayorahle
conditions can read constantly Of this
southern wonderland without being Ia.
iiuenced TO come. And no mau who seeks
safe aud profitable investment can read
constantly of the opportunities presented
~ this. vast undcveloped empire without
being Influenced to Investigate for him
self IN person.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
-weatherford. Mineral Wells aud North.
D. z. HlRSHFlELD g. CO.,
tPiekEiek Hotel Fort HoFth.l
RAILROAD TICKETS B0UGHT,
SOLD AND EX[HAN6ED
rS-San Antonio office, ID. T.. Hirsh-
held & Bro, opp. Menger Hotel.
REcoGNITloN or VESTS WORK

Wichita Falls. Tex. Jan IS. Follow
ing Is a copy of petition that h now be-
Ing circulated la this city aud is beng
numerously signed
"Wichitu Falls, Tex, Jan. r. 1Sl3
TO the Hon. George c. Vest, Wash
inEtun, ID. g.
Strive, the undersigned citizens of
Texas, desire TO nform you
that your Efforts Ia behalf of Texas are
highly appreciated, and we take this
method of rendering tO you our sim
cere thanks for the good work YOU are
doing In the interest of homeseekers
by advocating and urging the opening
up Of the Indian Territory. Wishing you
GOd speed in the good work, we are
respectfully and sincerely yours"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
sNnM I'M cnnnn1A

falling here at $40 this morning and nj
100 tonight Is still coming down fui-
ously Nothing Ike Il has ever been
seen here before. An the Cotton ex-
change members and half Of the business
men IN the town, young and old, are In
snow battle
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
TRAVELLING NAN nnnnrn.

Houston. Tex. jan, rs -(Speclall-A gen
ueman travelling for New Orleans house.
but who declined 90 give his name, was
robbed In the railway station az Mont
gomery He went 10 sleep In the waiting
room and when he woke up found he bad
been relieved OF watch and chain worth
$50 aud $50 la money
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
WOMEN's oFFIOERs.

Washington. Ian. rs. Al the Woman !
surerage convention the election OF OF.
ncers resulted.
President, Susan H. Anthony; vice.prcsi.
dent az large, Rev. Anna IA. Cav; cores
ponding secretary Rachel Foster Avery
recording secretary, Alice Stone Blackwell
Wright.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
srlLL cnoppING orr HEADS.

IL IL claimed that the Big -Four rail-
road company has, 10y ubOlisliing GER
partments. reduced It's snlnry expenses
$4,000 already. In addition TO this, it
Is stated that the company Is about TO
dispense with the service of travelling
agents, policy at one time urged by
Jay Gould II Is Understood that some
of the passenger agents have already
trade, aud make competition interesting,
viii ho watched with extraordinary in
tprcst. These agents have materially
increased the traffic revenue from spe-
cial party, excursion aud theatrical
sources for years past, aud the outcome
of the action Of the big -Four IN refer
cnmnnNtOrA.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
MEATHER FoRNCAar.

Galveston. Tex. Jan. rs. Especial -.
Local forecast orfexas east 81 The 1O0th
meudlnl for the "a hours ending 2. mid
s'sSsiis .lgn' lvthl 1871, FALL. warmer, va
Fiabl2 Niuds.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
NOT CHOLERA.

81 Paul. Mimi, Jan. IS Health C0ln-
missioner HOyt today announced the al
legsl case nf Aslatlc cholera simply
lad ease at cholera ,naehn.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20

avg
TEXAS and Pacific Hallway.
RAsr.BouND, MAIN LINZ
wrs4 BourD. NAN LISE
rnAnscorrlrsvrAL pIvIsInN

Texas and Pacific trains Nos. haud q tho 81
louis Cannon bail. only stop III Texnrkans,
n Junction Atlanta, Jefferson. Marshall,
Longyiew Jtncdon. B.g sandy. MineOlu. Wills
Point Terrell, East Dallas, Dallas aud Fort
Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
Fort worm AMI beaver.
Fort worth anu New Orloans.

Afrlye Depart
ssnger '.......,.....'... 1855 p. n. sisoa. m.
Ger ..................... iO.ib q. m. 0.iO p. IN
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20
~. Louis Southwestern.

ArfIYc Ucpart
Memphis aud 81 Louis
ETpross - -. 800, 7,op. M. $50 . Ia
,nienphls and 81 Louis
EIpHoss ...,"."... s0a. m. 500 a. IN
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-20

Fort worth ana Rlo Grandc.
Arrive Depart
Dublin, COmnnche and
Brovnwood Mail 5000, 2i,Op IA 1901 M
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-11-10
FROM SCIENTIFIC FIELDS.

The largest known species Of night
flying insects is the atlas moth. a resi-
dent Of the American tropics, which
has q wing spread of over u foot.
The whale moves through the water
with a velocity which. IL continued 1T
the same rate, would enable him % en-
circle the whole earth in less than
fourteen days.
TIE desideratum Of printing photo.
graphs on marble has now been real
lied to such n degree as 10 insure a
genuine artistic result, and this by q
process both simple and economical.
THE process Of carbonizing wool is
one to which special attention has
been given in Germany. and la.terly
IA agency Of magnesium chloride and
aluminium chloride in connection with
this has been a matter Of interesting
investigation.
The queer finger-shaped lakes Of
western New York, all running north
and south, were undoubtedly scoopcd
oHt and formed by glacial action, their
steep banks being formed by glacial
moraines. All of them are deepest a.
the southern end.