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The advocate., 1896-04-08
Counting a Million.

l wrote to the Treasury Department
in Washington, and / put two questions,
which one Of the leading authorities
answered in the most obliging manner.
Treasury Department, Office of the
Treasurer, Washington, D. G., March 16,
l893.-Sir: You asked me the following
questions: O How long does it take,
under the most advantageous circum-
stances, for an expert to count 100000
silver dollars? ~ How long does it take,
under the most advantageous circum-
stances, for an expert to count 100000
notes?
ain reply to the first inquiry, permit
me to state that for continuous count
of an expert it will require twenty hours
to handle 100000 standard silver dollars.
Under ordinary conditions, and observ-
ing the rules and regulations of the
Office for count as to correctness, and at
the same time keep a careful eyefor the
detection Of counterfeits, 4,500 per hour,
or $1,000 per six working hours each
day is about the limit capacity of our
experts in that line.
"To the second inquiry l may say that
it will take an expert 1873 hours to
count 100000 new notes, and for cur
rent or ordinary days work 10000 notes
is about all that can be done. Respect
fully yours, E. Fl. NEBEKER,
Treasurer United States"
Take, then, 100000 silver dollars, and
set an expert counting it. If he worked
night and day over it, lost no time In
eating, drinking, or sleeping, he would
finish a fairly tough job Of counting
100000 silver dollars In precisely eight
and one-third days.-HGrper'S Round
Table.
The advocate., 1896-04-08
The Face in Illness.

The face is q good index to the state
OF ones physical being, and from it
symptoms of disease can be detected
almost before the patient is aware that
anything serious is the matter with him.
For instance, incomplete closure of the
eyelids, rendering the whites Of the eyes
visible during sleep, is symptom In all
acute and chronic diseases of a severe
type; it is also to be observed when rest
is unsound from pain, wherever seated.
Twitohing of the eyelids, associated
with the oscillation Of the eyeballs, or
squirting, heralds the visit Of convul-
sions.
Widening Of the orihces of the nose,
with movements Of the nostrils to and
fro, point to embarrassed breathing from
disease Of the lungs or their pleural
Investment.
Contraction of the brows indicates pain
in the head; sharpness Of the nostrils,
pain in the chest, and drawn upper lip
pain in the abdomen.
To make general rule, it may be
stated that the upper third Of the face
is altered in expression in affections Of
the brain, the middle third, in the
diseases Of the organs contained in the
abdominal oavity.-The French Nurse.
The advocate., 1896-04-08
HOME READING
KNEE DEEP. KNEE DEEP!

Knee deep Knee deepl am child again.
hear the coW.bells tinkllng down the lane.
The pI&intive whippoPwills, the distant call
OF quails beyond the hills where night-hawks
FALL
From iArnbent skies to fields OF ripening grain.
hear the milkmsid's song-the clanking
chain
OF pl0wman homeward bound; the numbering
vain;
And down the darkllng vale, mid rushes tall
Knee deepl Knee deepl
We're ell at home--John, Wesley and little
Jane,
Dsad long ago and the boy soldiers twain
Who sleep by purling stream, or old wall,
In come faT-Oh unknown grave,
We're all
At home with mother--heart-ache gone and
pain,
Knee deep! Knee deep
Henry Jerome St0ckGrd.
The advocate., 1896-04-08
Transparent Mirrors.

A transparent mirror was brought
from Germany to this country q few
months ago by New York firm and the
perpleXing properties of the glass excited
much curiosity. 1t was at once in de-
mand for many purposes, and the same
firm is now engaged in importing it in
large quantities. The coating is placed
on one side Of the glass just the same as
the silvering on the mirror and has the
same properties Of rejecting the rays Of
light and color. The difference, however,
is that when looked at from the back
the coating is entirely transparent. To
one sitting indoors the view without is
not obstructed in the least but q
pedestrian peering into the window or
doorway is greeted by his own reflection.
The glass is used largely in lieu of
screens whore privacy is desired without
obstruction of light from the outside or
barring the vision Of those inside. It
was introduced with effect first In q
New York club window. It's use is
resorted to in cafes and seml-public
places, where it offered privacy to those
lounging inside, while the latter had an
undisturbed view of the street.
The advocate., 1896-04-08
The Antiquity Of Soap.

Soap is not modern invention. 1t Is
twice mentioned in the Bible, first in
jeremiah, and again in Malachi. History
tells us that more than two thousand
years ago the Gsuls manufactured it by
combining beech tree ashes with goats
fat
A few years ago a sosp-boiler's shop
was discovered in Pompeii, having been
buried beneath the terrible rain Of ashes
that fell upon that city in 70 A. D.
The soap found in the shop had not lost
all Of its efficacy, although it had been
buried eighteen hundred years. At the
time that Pompeii was destroyed the
soap-making business was carried on in
several Of the Italian cities.
Pliny the Elder speaks of soap, and
says that because its price was 90 high
The advocate., 1896-04-08

bicycle and comes to school with a
healthy glow on his face, that means a
good circulation and a hearty appetite,
produced by exercise in Gods fresh air
and Gods bright sunshine, is a much
more tractsble lad than is the same boy
when he is allowed to NOPE around the
house or the corner grocery, listening to
the vile stories Of vile men or concocting
some deviltry of his own. And not
only is he more tractable, but he is more
teachable, he learns more, he is better
boy, and will make a better man.
WOnGnkjHpd.
The advocate., 1896-04-08

many substitutes were used, among
them kind Of glutinous earth and fine
sand mixed in the juice of certain plants
that made l8ther.
AS early as 700 A. d. there were many
soap factories in both Italy and Spain,
and about $50 A. D. the PhoeDicisns
introduced the business into France, the
first factories being established at
Marseilles London Sun.
The advocate., 1896-04-08
Taking Care Of the Eyes.

An eye expert says: "Don't read while
you are travelling; but if you will read,
let it be books or newspapers with the
largest type you can get hold Of. Read
ing in car in motion is also much easier
and less injurious il large card or an
envelope be held just under each line
you are reading, and moved down as
each line is read" The use o. tinted
writing papers is very beneficial to the
eyes, but the colors chosen should be
gray, neutral tint, or blush green; red
dish brown, pink, yellow or strongly
yellowish green should be avoided.
Those who suffer in any way from i'm
paired vision, and have much writing
to do, should use the typewriter. The
writer can lean back in a chair and
change from one position to another
without ceasing to work, and there is
none Of the orRmping effects upon
different sets Of muscles inseparable
from ordinary writing. Looking for any
length of time through wire-gauze blinds
is injurious to the sight. An oculist
tells Of police detective who came to
him with his eyes in shocking condition.
He had nearly blinded himself by look
ing through such blinds for several
weeks together. Ladies' wells, when thick,
frequently injure the sight, especially
when Of the dot pattern. The desirability
Of keeping the eyes cool is urged. 1t is
q good plan TO bathe the eyes closed
every morning with moderately cold
water. The constant practice of this
habit tends to strengthen and preserve
the sight. But IL the eyes are actually
infamed, water OF the same temperature
as the air in very cold weather may in
crease the inflammation, and tepid
water will, under such circumstances,
be most beneficial. Slight inflammation
in the eyes may be relieved by bathing
them with cold or nearly cold tea, or the
invaluable boracic acid and camphor
eye-wster which may be obtained from
any druggist.-St. Louis Globe Demo
crQt,
The advocate., 1896-04-08
Read and Study History.

Everybody should be familiar with
the details Of the history Of this coun.
try. Historical works are usually so
high priced as to be beyond the reach
Of many people, but the ADVOCATE
now gives its readers an opportunity to
obtain one Of the best histories Of our
country, written by q true American,
absolutely free. All 1t takes Is little
hustling. Glance over our offer on
page IA.
The advocate., 1896-04-08
Treasurer United States.
Turned-DOwn Lamps.

When New York was suffering from an
epidemic Of diphtheria, the Board of
Health decided that Its presence was to
be attributed to the fumes of a kerosene
lamp turned down low more than to any
other single cause. Whether or not this
be so, it is certainly mistaken kind
ness on the part of an indulgent mother
to allow lamp to remain in child's
bedroom, with the flame turned low.
A turned-down kerosene lamp is a
magazine Of deadly gas, to which the
the strongest lungs can not be safely
exposed. d.-NeoO York Herald.
The advocate., 1896-04-08
Bicycles for BOYS
era.

/ do not for an instant hold that the
bicycle is going to redeem the world or
turn the rising generation into an army
Of saints, but 1 do know from personal
experience that the boy who rides q
The advocate., 1896-04-08

discipline. II they sit at our table for
meat it is but kind and right they should
also bow at it in prayer.-AmeIiG E..
Barr jn LGdieS' Home Journal.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Durdette, the Hawkeye Humor,st

BuRDETTE ia coming. Burde.te, the
laughing philosopher, the prince of
pathos! Burdette, the wizard, who
jingles among the bells OF His cap the
key to every human heart! Burdette,
the only; when he WAC msde there was
no more material left, and there can
never be another Bob Burdette. "a
lecture by Robert j. Burdette is certain
to draw q crowd. 1t doesn't seem TO
mako much difference what kind of a
night 1t may be, nor what the subject Of
the discourse may be, people always 90
to hear Burdette. n y \ Bless youl IL
doesn't make bit of difference what he
says or how many times he says it.
People take him on the principle that
thing. "-Chicsgo Inter Ocean. Mr..
Burdette will lecture Monday night al
the First Baptist Church. Tickets at
Johnson & johnson at IS cents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Mrs. NIoseIey's ENTERTAINMENTS

The lawn festival which was given by
MRS. ID. A. Moseley, for the past two
nights at the corner OF Teuth avenue
and franklin road, was q most plensant
affair and greatly enjoyed by all who
mad the good fortune to attend. To-
night Mrs. Moseley will give q selec t
entertainment at her residence, gao
FRANKLIN road, which will consist OF yo.
cal and instrumental music and recits-
lions and reading by the best talent.
Refreshments in the way Of cream,
strawberries and cake will DO served
and those who wish to spend a pleasant
hour and at the same time help a good
cause should attend,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW.

r. d. Campbell will preach at the
Vinton Presbyterian Church Sunday
morning at IL o'clock and st Woodside
at $3.50 p. m.
The regular services of the First Pres.
byterian Church will be conducted at
the usual hours, IL 3. M and %. m. nv
the pastor. Rev. DR.. Campbell. The
Young Peoples Society will meet at 7:l5
p. M.
At ST. Johns Church tomorrow the
first service will be held at 1880 q. m. at
which the Holy Communion will be ad
ministered. The second service will be
held at IL q. m. Children's service 1t
AIS p m.
Services as usual at the Fourth ave-
nue. Christian Church conducted by the
pastor, Ira w. Kimmel. Morning SER
mon, Our Misfortunes, Those We Are
Responsible For, Those We Are Not y
at night, IAN Old Testament Politician,
His Failure TO Succeed" All are in
vised to attend.
To morrow ia Children's Day at
Greene Memorial M. e. Church, South.
Sunday-school will meet at $40 a, m.
At IL q. M, Rev. Thos. K. Carson, the
pastor, will preach to the school, and
all parents and friends Of the childr rem.
At SIP. m. the regular services will be
dispensed with and q pleasing pro-
gramme OF singing and recitations will
be given by the children.
At the First Bsptist Church Sunday
morning Rev. e. B. Pollard will preach
9 special sermon to the Knights of
Pythias Of this city. The regular ser.
vices will be conducted at 8 o. m. The
church will be opened for the reception
OF members at both gervicss,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
In Behalf of Mr. Jamison.

A special from Washington to the
Richmond Dispatch Of yesterday says:
Representative Otey today called on
the President and again made 6 strong
appeal for the pardon Of J. f. Jsmison,
Of Roanoke. He slso presented the pc
tision of the Roanoke clergy In the
mans behalf. and told the President
that his wife and family were in great
need, and were in ill-heslth. Mr..
Cleveland promised to favor the appeal,
il possible"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
CALVARY DEDICATION.
The Ftnhhing Touches Being Put ca the
interior OF the Church.

The Ftnishfng Touches Being Put cn tb,
interior OF the Church.
Calvary Baptist Church will soon b.
ready for cccu pancy. The anishinc
touches are now being put on and bS
next Tuesday the most completelv.
ntted up edif1e Of worship In the civ
wiil be ready for dedication. w. l..
Glies' OF the K. Il. Stswart Furniture
company, completed the laying of the
carpet yesterday. Il took SIS yards OF
earpetlng OF superior quality. The
oulIolnE Will he heated by steam snd
everything will be thoroughly modern.
Inc seats are arriving and will be put
Gown early next week, ready for the
dedication exercises, which begin on
Wednesday. The auditorium will be
lighted by fifteen electric light chsnde.
liers' each containing twelve glober,
Gas arrangements are also added, 80
snat either light may be used. The
oaphstery Is very complete in every de-
TALL and Is surrounded by marble slab
OF surprising beauty. The church. tt ia
estimated, will seat about !, 900 peopIe.
The pastor, Rev. DR.. Broughton, de-
serves much credit for having worked so
eireiessly for his congregation in order
shat they might have so complete a
mouse OF worship. He has worked hard
ana with determination that knew no
sucn word as fail and has demonstrated
to the world what can be done. His
example is worthy Of emulation by
otner pastors and churches who are
struggling to build or pay for build
ings already erected.
On Wednesday night Rev. H. A.
Brown, d. D., Of Winston. N. G., viii!
deliver al addreas on "Our Church
Home" Short addresses will be do
iivered by different members of the
ohureh concerning the carly history OF
the church and is presens prospects,,
This meeting will be presided over bv
Prof. G. l.. Cooke, of Hollins Institute.
Thursday nighs there will be mis-
sionary rally presided over by Rev. j,
M. Luck, OF Hollins. Addresses will be
made by Doctors R. j. Willingham, of
Richmond, and j. NJ. Pitcher, OF Pe.ers.
burg.
Friday night will be devoted to Sun.
day school and young peoples rally,
presided over by DR.. J. B. Taylor, of
salem: Addresses will be delivered by
N. Is. Broughton, of Raleigh, N. c.. on
ID esses;" also by John Garland Pollard,
OF Richmond, on young Peoples
Work"
Sundsy morning at o'clock there
Will be Sunday-school mass meeting,
which will be addressed by T. II. Ell
lett. and Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, Of
Richmond, and N. B. Broughson.
At IL O'Clock the dedicatory services
proter will take place, the aermon be-
Ing preached by Rev. P. S. Henson, d.
D.. of Chicago.
Sunday night ct o'clock there will
Will be mass meeting Of all Christian
workers, the programme OF which has not
yet been definitely decided. The musi-
cal programme is very superior and will
be under the directions OF Messrs. Rus
mussen and Flippo.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Roanoke IL All Right.

Tho attention OF our readers Is d.
rected to the statement Of the Roanoke
Trust, Loan and Safe Deposit Company,
which appssrs on the fourth page to-
day. The standing of the banking in
situations OF Roanoke is . gratifying
exhibit OF the prosperity OF Roanoke.
No city of it's size in the country can
mako better showing for its banks
than Roanoke. These recent bank
statements speak we'll for the integrity
officials.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
The Men Arc Being Paid.

Yesterday afternoon the yard en-
ployes OF the Norfolk and Western we're
paid off and today the employees of the
general offices will receive their checks
to the amount OF about S35, The
pay car will begin its monthly journey
ard more than 10000 employees will
have their hearts gladdened by receive
ing their wages.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
An Enjoyable Tackey Party.

a tackey party WIS given last night
at the residence Of Walter EnRleby at
1913 Campbell avenue 8. W. A large
crowd OF young people were present and
thoroughly enjoyed tho occasion. Music
was furnished snd refreshments served.
Prizes were given to lady and gentle.
man. Miss Reeves won the lsdys prize.
handsome belt, and Raymond Ludwig
was awarded the BOBBY prize, q tin baby
rattle. They were decidedly the tack
lest couple present.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
To Elect a District Deputy.

Yesterday afternoon Col. 8. S. Brooke,
R. E Coleman, w. H. Peters. w. e.
Brown, w. A. Tonlinson. Thos. Kirk
and several others went to Radford as
delegates representing Roanoke Castle
No. l, and Virginia Castle No. Q of the
A. o. X. OF the Mystic Chain to attend
meeting to elect district deputy for
the State. 1t Is understood that the
Roanoke delegations were going to cast
their votes for w. E. Brown, which is
equivalent to an election.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
News of the Proposed Strike.

c. B. Houston, of the Houston Coal
and Coke Company, WAS in the city yes.
terday and left last night for his home
in Pennsylvania. Mr.. Houston ia dire C.
from Elkhorn and says there is no like
lihood Of strike on the part Of the
miners.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
A Commission ofLunacv.

A commission Of lunacy composed of
Justices Camper, Swavely and Neal, will
sit this afternoon at 5 O'Clock in tho
case OF Mrs. Mollie e. Moses, who WAS
recently sent to the almshouse, ~ith she
hope that she would get better. but in
stead her mental condition has grown
worse.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
The Washington HIcurs,op.

On Monday morning, May 25, at 9:30
oclcck'the Railroad Department. Y. M.
y. A. excursion train will lesye for
Washington. Two days and nights viii
be spent there. In view of the low rate
every person who can ought to 90. Plan
now to go: Lee Ephzaim has been sp-
pointed city agent.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Silver Club Tonight.

Silver Club Tonight.
The silver club will hold q mass
meeting In the courthouse Tonight az q
O'Clock. II 10 expected that q large
crowd Will be in attendance. The
friends OF silver are cordially invited to
be present, and equally cordial invita-
tion 10 extended to those who have not
taken tho psins or trouble to post them.
selves on this great Issue. Several
good speeches will be made on tho sub.
ject.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
R3%:a!!!! B Rskii2g
ABSOLUTELY pURE

Day. and the following officers were
elected to serve for tbs ensuing wear:
d. G. Cara, presidents; R, M. Girvin.
vice'president; j. B. Collingwood, sec
resary and treasurer. Directors: John
Jay Gilroy, 8. II. Guilford and ]. M.
Oollingwood, 81. O. Cara and r. M,
Girviu.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
In Police Court.

In police court yesterday Mat Arthur,
young white man, was fined $40 for
stealing saddle; Jack Witt, $40 for
being drunk and disorderly; Howard
Clayton, SIS for being drunk and disor-
Derby and $40 Tor resisting an officer.
The gambling cases were dismissed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Visiting His Family.

Jos. l.. Hunter, mining and con-
ntructing engineer, formerly OF the
American Bridge Works, but for the
past six months engaged in the South
eral large blast furnaces, is at home
for few days on visit to his family.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16

JUST received csr-loai ca lciped
plaster cheap to the trade. j. II WILL
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16

maohinists Have q Day Of Rest.
Inc machine shop department of the
Roanoke Machine Works has susuended
work until Monday in order to give the
wnitewashers chance to renovate their
quarters, end re- whitewash the walls,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Bsrgains. bargains. BarRaina.

ALL standard organs, such as the Es-
tey, Mason 81 Hamlin, Palace and all
other celebrated makes at prices never
before offered in Virginia, and on easy
payments without interest. Hobbie
Piano Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16

BE cure and hear "Queen Esther" MAY
% and 70 at the Academy. Reserved
seats, soc; balcony zoe.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Friendship's New Uniforms.

On Mondsy night bids will be opened
FIR furnishing the eighty members Of
tha FtioEosh.p Fro Com pany with new
uniforms, which Will consist OF blue coat
and penls, with double row OF gilt bu.-
tons, white vcst and blue cap.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Garden Party at Trinity,

A garden party will be given on
Tuesday night by the ladies OF Trinity
Church at the church on Commerce
street. Sandwiches, coffee, ice cream
and cake will be served
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Executive COMMITTEES.

The city Democratic executive COM
mitsee met last night In the office Of
Lnnsford & Antrim, Terry building,
and transacted some business of routine
nature connected with the present cam.
paign.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16

When You Go to Market
TO-DAY remember that the Palace
Market has on hand fine lot of spring
lambs, veal, pork and beef. They have
q fine refrigerator, and are specially
prepared for keeping fresh meats in
not weather. Don't forget the place.
corner OF Campbell avenue and Henry
street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16

THE beautiful cantats, "Oueer
Esther" at the Academy OF Music Ma,
Is and 26. Reserved seats, soc; bal.
cow zoe.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16

FIFTY people can be seated et th
Crystal Spring dining parlor.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16

ALL havors ice cream at Jones
bakery.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Localities

SEVENTY FIVE people in the cast of
Queen Esther" az the Academy May 25
and 90. Reserved seats, soc; balcony
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
When You 60 to Market

JUST the thing for hot weather, some
OF Jones' fine ice cream. Phone 81.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Chas. Lunsford & Son

You can be served with a nice lunch
at Crystal Spring Cafe.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
Officers Elected.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Enterprise Building and
live Company was held yes.er-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16

Hustings Court.
In the hussings court yesterday the
case of Andrews and Briggs va. M. J.
buckley for unlawful detainer, was tried
and decided in favor Of the plaintiff.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
The Man For the Buaine,s

CALL on Captain Tuley J. Mitchell,
No. Campbell avenue. opposite the
Terry building. for the renting or pur
chase OF real estate. He has fine list
OF houses for rent or sale and also
solicits the agency for business In either
line. His experience ss city SCISSOR
makes his Judgment particularly VAL
liable as to the title or price of real
estate.