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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01
SETS HIMSELF ON FIRE.
bome Past and Prospective Experimc nts OF
the Electrician Nikola Tesla.


the Electrician Nikola Tesla.
Mr.. T. @. Martin, editor of The Elec-
trical Engineer, writing on the work of
the Servian- American electrician, Mix
ola Tesla, says:
Mr.. Tesla has advanced the opinion
and sustained it by brilliant expert
ments of startling beauty and grandeur
that light and heat are produced by
electrostatic forces acting between
charged molecules or atoms. Perfect
Ing generator that would give him
currents of several thousand alterna-
tions per second and inventing his dis
ruptive discharge coil, he has created
electrostatic conditions that have al
ready modified not few of the accepted
notions about electricity.
1t has been supposed that ordinary
currents of 1000 or g, 1000 volts poten-
tial would surely kill but Mr.. Tesla
has been seen receiving through his
hands currents mt potential of more
than 200, 600 volts, vibrating million
times per second and manifeeing them
selves in dazzling streams of light. This
is not a mere tour dc force, but illus
trates the principle that while currents
of lower frequency destroy life these
are harmless. After such striking
test, which, by the way, no one has
displayed n hurried inclination to re-
peat, Mr.. Tesla's body and clothing
have continued for some time to emit
fine glimmers, or halos, of splintered
light. In fact, an actual fame is pro-
duced by this agitation of electrostat-
ically charged molecules, and the curl
GUS spectacle can be seen Of puissant,
white, ethereal flames that do not con-
sumo anything, bursting from the ends
of an induction coil as though it were
the bush on holy ground.
With such vibrations as can be main
tanned by potential of 5000, 600 volts
Mr.. Tesla expects some day to envelop
himself in complete sheet of lambert
fire that will leave him quite uninjur-
ed. Such currents as he now uses would,
he says, keep naked man warm at the
north pole, and their use in therapeutics
is but one of the practical posi- bilities
that has been taken up.-Century.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01
MEETING OF THE ENGINEERS

Highway Bridges Diseased and tho Re-
port of the Committee on Roads Re-
ceived.
About dozen members we're present
last night at the regular monthly meet
ing OF the Association of Virginia Engi
neers at their Office in the Terry build
ing. c. G. Wentworth, vice president
OF the American Bridge and Iron Com
pany, who was to read paper on the
orldges OF New York, found 1t i'm possible
TO OBTAIN the details in so short while
ana substituted general talk on high
way orioges. In which he gave out some
very valuable information and gave to
the association plans, drawings and log
arithmic tables that will be OF much
benefit. No
After general discussion by sevoral
members, on motion OF C. S. Churchill a
vote OF thanks was rendered Mr.. Went
worth for his remarks.
The following committees for 1894
were appointed:
Finance and MON bership, J. C. Ram.
II. A. ellis and M. E. Yeatman: public
entertainment, K. H. Soule, &. Il. Hon.
derson and Clarelce Coleman; house
and library, W. M. Dunlap. j. b Fuller.
D N. Graham and George p. Wood.
clarence Coleman, who, with j. C.
Rawn, forms tho committee on roads.
reported that they visited the legisla-
ture In the interest of the proposed
road law drafted by the Virginia Asso-
citation and succeeded in getting the bill
introduced In the house and senate. The
Legislators, especially those from the
rural districts, looked on evervthino
with suspicion that had an appropria
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01
Artcsian Wells In South Dakota.

Mr.. Duncan McFarlane of South Da-
kota was talking of tho great artesian
wells fed, it is supposed by snow from
the Rockies, following the porous sand
stone at depth of from 500 to 1900
feet below the surface of the ground, and
told many interesting stories. He in
stanced one case of a towns having
bored for water, and after hard work
having secured we'll from which the
water would hardly rise to the surface.
One Sunday, though, tho we'll broke
loose, and as the water flowed away I'M
der the snow its course could be marked
by the steam rising into the air. The
water made its way to farm a few
miles from town and there settled. The
owner came post haste to town, and
consulting a lawyer was told that he
had first rate basis for damages.
The suit was instituted The snow
disappeared, the water had been con-
tIolled finally by the town, and the
farm remained great mudbank. The
farmer was almost in despair, but final
~ decided to put in a crop anyhow.
Hot weather came, and the country suf-
fered for rain. That mudbank contain
ed sufficient deposit of moisture, and
the crop was in fine condition. The
farmer made his way again to town.
Say, jim, he remarked to his at
torney, "how is that suit getting
along"
"Oh, it is coming along all right. !"
was the reply, but believe the court
Will deduct tho amount of the damages
from tho price of your crop and award
tho rest of your profits to the town. -
Wnshin.ttn,, No...o
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01

TIE Board of Public Works has the
satisfaction of feeling that they go out
OF office to day with clean record,
with the assurance that their work in
me past has been appreciated and tn t
their laoors for the city have been
directed carefully, expeditiousiy and
scientifically. During their official
career they have undoubtedly saved TO
the city many times the amount of their
salaries in the awarding of contracts
for some of the big public improvements
and the careful direction Of work under
the city's charge. 1t is only to be re-
grettod that the financial condition of
the city and the inability to undertake
in the near future any very decided
public improvements could not warrant
the continuance in this position such
efficient public servants as Messrs.
kirk, Coleman and Sheehan have proven
themselves.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01
THE CLEANER.

Fear is said to cause erysipelas.
The area of the earth Is 100. 0O0, 900 square
miles
England has 81 dukes, Scotland z, Ire
land g.
The English language contains Al distinct
sounds.
To secure a patent fees must be paid in
advance.
any other rnce.
Petroleum is one-half penny n gallon on
the east coast of Siberia.
One pound of sleeps wool ia capable of
producing one yard Of cloth.
Americans are the best penmen In the
world, and the British come next.
Zinc in Germany is almost exclusively
produced from native ores-calamine and
zinc llenla
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01
GILKESON g. CHILD,

law was fully explained 1t was re-
ceived with favor and the committee
was fortunate to have joint committee
from the senate and house a; pointed to
which the bill was referred.
This committee will give it considera.
tion during vacation, and Mr.. Coleman
thought the chances were good for the
ultimate adoption of general road law
embracing the main features OF the one
drafted by the association.
AT the next meeting paper will be
read by Reuben Patterson, Of the Roa-
noke Iron Company, on "Glass Furnace
Construction"
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ROANOKE, VA. MARCH /. 1894.

THERE S disposition all over the
country to give crsnks their just deserts.
Prendergast has been sentenced to
death for his brutal assassination Of
Mayor Harrison, OF Chicago, and now
DOMAIN, who, in q threatening letter to
Vice President Stevenson, called for
S25. will have eighteen months in the
penitentiary TO ponder over his rash
dead or behind the bars yet.
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Pocahontas, Vs.-Pocahontas Inn.
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59-seIls American Newspaper Direo-
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sDuS paper in Southwest Virginia, and Mt
,tsre than that Of all the other papors of
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01
The Tree Killed Heokman's Tive Dangn.
ters.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 2s.-A special to
the Post from Birmingham, Ala. savs:
James Hickman was cutting down a tree
near Glasgow, Ala, yesterday, when it
fell on his two daughters, who wore
passing near by, unseen by him. Ono
daughter was killed instantly, and thu
other died this morning. Hickman has
since gone crazy from grief, and ia n
raving maniac.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01

DR.. RALPH Brown will occupy the
office OF Dr. Charles G. Cannadsy, at
1871 Salem avenue, and attend to DR..
Cannadays practice during his absence
In Europe.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01

Id ra2ers for the.:next week.at 10
cents per hundred
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01

"PERHAPs you would not think so.
but very large proportion of diseases
in New York comes from carelessness
about catching cold says DR.. Cyrus
Edison. 1T is such simple thing and
SO common that very few people, unless
it is a case of pneumonia, pay any at.
tention to cold. New York is one of
the healthiest places on the Atlantic
coast, and yet there are great many
cases of catarrh and consumption which
have their origin in this neglect of
tho sim plest precaution Of every day
life. The most sensible advice is, when
you have one get rid of it as soon as
possible. BY all means do not neelec
It," Dr. Edison does not tell you how to
euro cold but we will. Take Cham
beriain's Cough Remedy. 1t will relieve
tue lungs, aid expectoration, open the
secretions and soon effect permanent
cure. 25 and so cent bottles for sale by
the Chas. Lyle Drug Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01
ROANOKE, Va, Feb. 80, 1894.
The Board of Public Works, Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va, Feb. 80, 1894.
The Board of Public Works, Roanoke.
Va:
GENTLEMEN: The new charter for
the city having been approved by the
governor Of the State of Virginia on
the 18th day of February, 1894, and
being in effect from that day this is to
inform you that by the provisions thereof
your term of Office will terminate on
the first day of March, 1894. ten DAYS
after the passage of said charter
Therefore in accordance with the pro-
visions OF section II of said charter on
vacating your Office you will turn over
to tho clerk of Cou rcil and auditor all
property, books or papers in your pos
session belonging , the city or apper-
tanning to your offi.o. SO that the said
clerk may hold the iame subject to the
disposition Of the p, oper authorities.
In communicating this order to you,
gentlemen, | take this occasion to thank
you heartily for your efficient services
during your term OF office, and for YOUR
prompt and effe ctual manner OF trans
acting business pertaining to the city,
and believe that much has been saved to
the corporation by tho good conduct of
your department and only regret that
the needs OF the city does not at present
warrant the continuation of your valu.
able services. Yours very truly,
II. s. TROUT, Mayor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-01
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

The Terms Of ONCE of the Members and
the ONCE Itself Terminate To-day
The board Of public works ceases to
exist to-day, as it was abolished by the
new city charter.
The duties of the Office will be per
formed by the city engineer, or, if
Council shall 80 decide, by superin-
tendent Of public works, whom they will
appoint.
The following is the mayors notifica-
ton to Hessrs. j. D. Kirk, Clarence
Coleman and j. j. Sheehan OF the ter
mination of their existence as a board
Of public works:
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DEATH OF HENRY w. DUpUy.
His End Came Aftor n Lingering Illness
With Consumption.

With Consumption.
Henry w. Dupuy died yesterday
morning at 7:5O o'clock, at Lynchburg,
st the Masonic Retreat, whore he was
under the care of his uncle, DR.. W. T.
Walker. For moro than year he had
been suffering with consumption, and
in December was taken ito Aiken, S. c +,
with the hope that his health might
improve, where he remained until two
weeks ago, when he was brought to
Lynchburg.
Mr.. Dupuy was "a years Of age. and
the son of the late Joseph and Mrs.
Sarah Dupuy, Of Prince Edward county.
lie leaves two brothers, ". p and
Judge James A. Dupuy, and four sisters,
Misses. M. L. aud j. n. Dupuy, of this
city, Mrs. E d. Jeffries, of Charlotte
county, and Mrs. L. D. Reid, OF Prince
Edward county.
The deceased was a Christian gentle
man beloved by all who know him, and
CONSTANT member of the Second
Presbv terrain Church.
w. p Dupuy left on the noon train
yesterday and Judge j. A. Dupuy, on
No last night for Lynchburg. c c.
Taliaferro went to pden-Sidney
yesterday to see if lot in the burial
grounds there could be procured. if Tot
his remains will be brought to this city,
and inferred in Fairyiew Cemetery.
Judge Dupuy received telegram late
last night from Hon. W. 2. Dupuy stat
ing that he had arranged for the burial
at ampden-Sydney, which will take
place this afternoon. Judge Dupuy was
joined at Lynchburg at / o'clock this
morning by his brother, w. P. Dupuy,
who had charge Of the remains. which
will be taken on No. to Farmville.
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Entered at the postohicc st Roanoke as second
ass matter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02

at once to the President. Casimir-Perier.
He read it, laid it down, and after long
silence, said "He was Frances strong and
loyal friend" Signs of mourning have
multiplied ever since the news was made
public.
La Presse, LIE Jour and LIE Boir issued
special editions with black border. All
sold as rapidly as they could be brought to
the street. Booths and newsmen were sur
rounded by eager crowds struggling to buy
papers before the supply was exhausted.
La Presses comment was: CAN French
patriots will be grieved BY this
news. The mourning will extend
throughout France. The Car was
sincere partisan of peace and a devoted
friend of cur country. Our sorrow is un-
utterably deep, but there's no reason for
despair. as the heir of Alexander III will
recognize the close bond uniting France
and Russia. The sorrow of France will be
most con, incing evidence to the son and
sovereign that the union of the nations
which for years has assured peace must re-
main and guarantee peace in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
no CHANG E
In The Altitude Of European Countries will be
Effected by Cars Death.

BALTIMORE, Nov. I'm an interview to-
day regarding the effect of the Cars death
upon European politice, Hon. Thomas f.
Bayard, United State States ambassador to
Great Britain said: "Forewarned has
been forearmed with the countries
of Europe in this case, | think
They know this great friend OF
peace was dying, and were prepared for it
have reason to believe and hope that the
doctrine of peace the Gar strived so hard
to establish will be followed out by his sue
cessor. There was only one line of policy
on the subject in Russia, and that was the
Cars policy. know of no strong opposi-
ton to the peace doctrine in his
ministry and do not think his death
will affect the relations now existing be-
tween France and Russia or Russia and
Germany. Nor will the sad occurrence Ie-
suit in any change in the Triple Alliance in
my opinion. In regard to his succession,
the devotion of power will, think, be car
ried out strictly in accordance with his FOL
ICY"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
OPTIMISTIC VIEWS
Held Ameng Parisians Who Believe Nichol: 5
will Adopt His Fa'hsr's Policy.

PARIS, Nov. 1.-The President has sent
the Czarina a personal message of condo
lence. M. Hanotaux, French minister OF
foreign affairs. rent NJ. De Giers, the Rus
sian foreign minister, a dispatch expressing
in the name of -the government the
grief news of til, Cars desth had caused
in France. Premier Dupuy telegraphed
to the projects of the department, an order
that their flags be draped in m jurning anil
raised half mast. This evening there wa
but one absorbing topic on the boulevard )
and in cafes, clubs AMI theatres. II th..
President of the Republic were dead expires
sions of regret could not be more genuine
The probable effect of the event upon til.
French Russian alliance and European sit
uation in general is discussed by ever,
group. The views almost without excep-
ton are optimistic. The belief is that Mich
oias will adopt his fathers policy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
QUEEN EXPECTED IT
But Was Deeply Moved on Receipt Of the New:
Of Cars Death.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-The Prince and Prin-
cess of Wales, who are on their way to
Livadia, were at the last station this side of
Vienna when they received a dispatch
announcing the Queens death. The new s
did not reach Balmoral until this evening.
The Queen was not surprised, as she had
been informed of every phase of the Czar s
illness, but she was deeply moved when
she learned that the end had come.
She sent long telegram to the Czarina
and issued to court officials the usual in
structions as to mourning, which are to be
published in the extra gazette.
The Russian embassy received the first
official news of the Cars death from Lord
Kimberly, secretary of foreign affairs, who
handed Ambassador Staal copy of the
dispatch sent from the British embassy in
St. Petersburg. Several ministers called
at the Russian embassy, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
England Notified.

LONDON, Nov. 1.-The foreign Office re-
ceived dispatch from the British embassa-
dor in St. Petersburg stating that the Cars
death occurred at 2.20 2. NJ. The an
pounce cement of the death of the Gear was
officially communicated by wire from
Livadia to Marlborough house, the resi-
dence of the Prince Of Wales, but no par
ticulars of the death were given.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
COLLEGE PRESIDENTS
Assemble at the Meeting Of Association OF
New England Colleges.

AMHERST, Mass, Nov. 1.-The opening
session of the annual meeting of the Asso-
citation of New England Colleges was held
at Amherst college this afternoon at 4,and
10 presidents and IL professors $
were present as delegates. The 13
colleges in the association are Yale
Harvard, Brown, Boston University,
Williams, Amherst, Dartmouth, Wesleyan,
Tufts. Trinity, Bowdoin and the University
of Vermont. The proceedings are secret.
The evening session began at 7.30 and the
visiting presidents and professors met
President and Mrs. Gates and the members
of the Amherst faculty at the presidents
house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
Official Report Received at Washing

WASHINGTON, Nov. l. Prince Cantt =
cazuue, Russian minister received tele-
gram from NJ. DeGiers, Russian minister of
foreign affairs, this afternoon: St. Peters
burg, Nov. l. 1t has pleased onr Lord t.
recall to him our much beloved sovereign,
Alexander third who died st Livadi, this
afternoon. the Goth of October (tst Of
November) at 2 10. Prince Csntecazune
formally forwarded the copy of the telegram
to the department of state, at so late an
hour that no action is probable by that
department before tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
PRAYING FOX HE CZ.R's SOUL.
Many Of His Subjects yourn the Death oi
their iron PuIer.

ST. PErERsBuR RG. Nov. 1.-The churches
in Moscow and 81. Peter ,burg was thronge
this afternoon and evening ith men an /
women praying for the Cars soul. TIE
streets were unnsuai'y full and everyon-
seems depressed. Near the churches many
groups of weeping women have been gath
ering since nighffill. The crowds are
quiet and mournful.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
The AIIeucd BoodIers,

LAWRENCE, Mass, Nov. 1. - At tho
Havcrhill Doodle trial yesterday several
aldermen, it was shown, had been enter.
tanned by liquor applicants; pool was
for.ned, it was said, by one of the defend
ants, Mr.. Smith of Boston, for campaign
expenses" The witnesses were told by
aldermen that licenses would cost about
SAnl
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
A DANGEROUS Obstruction.

BOSTON, Nov. 1.-The captain of the
schooner Pembina, from Porto Rico, re-
ports on Oct. %, when in lat. 3S.4O N
and long. 7l.2O W., sighted a large three
masted schooner, abandoned and water
logged. The main and mizzen masts,
bowsprit and the stump of the foremast
were standing. The water was too rough
at the time to ascertain particulars. 1t is
Q dangerous obstruction to navigation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
EX-capTAlNS INDICTED
For Their Numerous Corrupt Practices Dis
clmed by texaw Commission.

New YoRK, Nov. 1.-The grand jury
today, handed in II numbsr OF indictments
to Judge Coaing in the general sessions
court This list is said TO inc'ui ie the cases
of ex- Captains Stephenson aud peyery and
,x-Wardmep Glennon. Smith Ani Burns
Additional Indictments we're presented
agaia.t ex. Captain Doherty and tx Wad-
man Meehan. Ole charges Doherty with
accepting $50 from Mrs. Thurow, February
G, 1898 the first Indictment specified
January g. 1898 The sddiional charge
against Meehan is that lie received S25
from Mrs. Tburow Nov. ., 1892, as well as
S25 from her - C. 5, Of the same year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
Assaulted by an Italian.

PROVIDENCE, Nov. 1.-Tom Malloy, a
prominent politician, was crossing the
bridge from Berkeley when he was met by
Eugenio Gandeiri, who, without any warn
ing, attacked him with knife, cutting
him severely in the right thigh and across
the right side of the abdomen. Malloy be-
came insensible, but before he could bleed
to death he was discovered. Malloy's con-
dition is serious. Gandeiri fled to this city
and has not been captured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
Younq Bap!ists Elec! Officers.

Boston, Nov. 1.-The Baptist Young
Peoples union of Massachusetts, held an
anniversary last night in the Bowdoiii
Square tabernacle. The following officers
were elected: President, Rev. Walter
Galley, Boston,; vice presidents, w. w.
Main, Boston; H. T. Bailey, Scituate, and
Rcv H. :. johnson, Pittsfield; secretary,
Rev. NJ f. Johnson, Middleboro; treas
urcr, G. Z. Jameson, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1894-11-02
MEMS IN A NUTSHELL.

Crcspo's speedy fight from Venezuela
is predicted.
Three deaths were due to an open switch
at Foster, Pa.
l. is rumorcd that Crispi conte:nr lates a
raid on Tripoli. .....
The Bettcndorf wheel works vt DaveE
port, Ia, were destroyed By lce .l
Flour mills in St Louis and tho North
west may shut down during Dccenbor
Daring gale tho steamer Lewiston
coal laden, went ashore about mile cast
Of Oak Orchard, n. X.