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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
The Great Eastern.

The Great Eastern was the largest ship
ever built, and at this time it would DO of
interest to compare her size with that of
tho st. Paul and Campania. The Great
Eastern was $50 feet long, SO feet beam,
2S feet draft when loaded, 80. 900 tonnage,
paddle engines, 1000 horsepower nominal
scrow engines, 1, 700 horsepower nominal.
She was commenced to DO built Mt MILL
wall In the spring Of 1854 and was launch
ed after many difficulties on Jan. 80, 1858.
Tho history of the Great Eastern was
from the first financially an unfortunate
one. She made several voyages to the
United States at great loss to her owners,
but in 1855 and 1866 she somewhat redeem
cd her character by successfully laying the
Atlantic cable. Subsequently, owing to
her vast size, she was instrumental In 10y
ing most Of the important cables across
the Atlantic, In tho Mediterranean,
through the Red sea, etc.
In 1883 she was sold at auction in Liv-
erpool to be broken up, bringing tho sum
Of $3.50, 720. She was designed by I. K.
Brunei. 1t is said by many that with the
improved machinery of this date she could
be handled and made to pay dividend
Kansas City Journal
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
This OPPORTUNITY Should Not be Lost.

The world Is filed with suffering PEG
pie who CANT seem to get we'll or find
out what their trouble Is. Such people
oftentimes cannot afford the lime or ex-
pense OF a trip to the city, or the large
fees charged by the best physicians. 1t
Is for just these people that DR.. Greene,
of 35 West 14th st.. New York City, who
is without doubt the most successful
specialist in curing nervous and chronic
diseases, makes the following oxtraordi-
mary offer. He invites you all to write
him about your complaints, tell him
how you feel and all the symptoms OF
your case, and he will answer your
letter free of charge, explaining
the meaning OF every symptom,
telling just what your trouble Is and
how to get cured. He makes the most
careful study Of every letter. and his
explanations are SO clear that you I'M
derstand exactly what ais you. And
1t costs you nothing. he makes
speciality Of treating patients through
letter correspondence and it has proved
perfect success He is the discoverer
of that wonderful mediLine, DR.. Greene's
Nervurs blood and nerve remedy, and
has discovered many other valuable
remedies. Probably you. reader, have
some complaint which you would like
explained and cured, and II you will &C
cept this offer and write this succ sss-
full specialist about 1t, you will un-
doubleday be made strong and we'll.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
= SALT WATER WELL.
funk For tho Supply of Pools and Tank,
at the New York AQUARIUM

at the New York Aquarium.
Tho salt water pools and tanks of the
New York aquarium ut Battery park are
supplied from we'll sunk on the promises.
The aquarium's salt water supply was
originally drawn direct from tho bay
through an intake pipe carried out near
tho bottom from tho Battery sea wall
The wator thus taken was fllterod In tho
usual manner before delivering 1t into tho
pools. This source OF supply was continued
until tho completion of the salt water well
Tho Castle Garden structure In which
fho aquarium is located, Is built on made
ground. Tho titfu was known to rise and fill
undcr some pnrts OF the building. There
Is . cellar under that part OF the building
which fronts on Battery park, and thcro
an excavation was made with a view to
tho sinking of salt water woll. This OK
cavation was carried down to point below
tide level, feet below tho cellar and
10 fcct below the floor of tho aquarium,
through mado ground found to consist of
number OF feet of stone and gravel filled
In on top OF two tiers of logs laid crosswise
and resting upon stone thrown In on the
bottom. In this excavation, which was
about $50 feot inland from tho Battery
sea wall, the tide roso and foil about ono
hour later than its rise and fall In tho open
waters adjacent to the Battery. Tho tests
VI WIS WCli as tO 6uDCly and
characteristics being satisfactory work
was begun upon tho permanent pfaut now
In use.
Tho we'll was carried down to depth of
II feet, and u perforated iron tube was
sunk in 1t, within which was placed tho
suction pipe of the pump that is attached
to 1t. Tho water Is drawn through q
wrought iron galvanized pipe inches
in diameter and 2o7 feet in length, which,
with number of easy bends, follows
along inside tho wall of section of the
nearly circular building from the we'll to
tho pump, which is located near the boiler
room and the aquarium's supply tanks.
Tho capacity Of tho pump is 600 gallons a
minute. 1t has been tested to the full CO.
pacity of the delivery pipe, with the result
OF showing ample supply In the we'll. The
requirements of the aquarium, however,
are less than this
The wator from tho we'll is of the same
density as that taken from tho open bay.
1t is ten degrees warmer In winter and
about ten degrees cooler in summer. 1t Is
drawn through what Is in effect q great
natural filter, and 1t is beautifully clear
This supply Is desirable for tho aquarium
stock, and its economy Is obvious, doing
away, as 1t does, with the use Of artificial
filters and tho need for the material re-
quirod in operating them.
There is so far as Dr. Bean of the
aquarium is informed, no other aquarium
in the world with Il like source of salt wa
ter supply.-New York Sun.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
PROPOSAL

TyREASURY DEPARTMENT., OFFICE SUI
i pesrssisinng Architect, washington, D. c..
at this ONCE until O'Clock D. M on the nth dsv
OF April, 1896, and opened Immediately thereafter
for all the labor and materials reauirod for the
tho United States postofiice at Roanoke, Virginia.
In accordance with drawings and specification,
copies OF which may be had at this Office or at
ginia. Each bid must be accompanied by q Ger
tilted check for not less than per cent of the
to reject any and all bids or to waive any defect
or informality in any bid should 1t be deemed IL
the interest OF the Government to do 3d. All bids
received after the time stated will be returned to
the bidders. Proposals. must be enclosed in
envelopes; sealed and marked, proposal for In
the United States Postoffice at Roanoke, Va"
and addressed to VIM. MARTIN AIKEN, super
wishing Architect. 325 cod ct.
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DID NOT SEE THE JOKE.
How tho Editor OF Scientific Journa
Reviewed Book.

Reviewed Book.
Charles Monselet, n Frenchman Of let
tiers, published not long ago n comic "soi-
entifio dictionary for the benefit of chill
dren, who found no little amusement In
his odd accounts of things in tho animal
world which wero perfectly familiar to
them, but which were described In q rath-
er fantastic way In M. Monselot's book.
Tho editor Of q certain scientific journal,
however, was much surprised and shocked
at NJ. Monselet's ignorance when he took
up the book, and no wrote an article about
1t in his paper, which ran as follows:
"a certain NJ Monselet has published
a dictionary for the use of children which
contains definitions showing tho most OK
traordinary ignorance, such as the follow
ing:
'Sardine-A little fish without any
head which lives in OIL
Gas IL fish could live without any
head and In oil
"Another definition:
"'Parrot-A bird somewhat resembling
the pigeon, generally green when 1t is not
red or yellow or blue. Cookatoos somo-
times live up to 100 years old except when
they are stuffed, and then there is no limit
to the length of their life.
"Now 1t happens that the parrot is not
pigeon Mt all and never has tho colors
that Nj. Monselet gives to him, and, in
short, this NJ. Monselet knows no moro of
natural history than he has grains of COM
mon sense
The editor knew great deal Of science,
but he did not know, as tho children did,
how to take q joke.-Rehoboth Sunday
Hera1d
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
An Incident Mt Lexington.

The following story was written, q few
days after the battle Of Lexington, by DIR.
Gordon minister of the church in Jamaica
Plain:
1.-The brigade marched out, playing, by
way of contempt, Yankee Doodle, a
song composed in derision of the New
Englandors, soornfully called Yankees. a
smart boy, observing it as the troops pass
cd through Roxbury, made himself ex-
tremely merry with the circumstance,
jumping and laughing so as to attract the
attention of his lordship, who, IL is said,
asked him at what he was laughing so
heartily and was answered, To think how
you will dance by and by to Chevy
Chase!'' 1t is added that the repartee
stuck to his lordship all day"
Does any one know who the boy was, or
at exactly what spot the incident took
place? A recent tradition, not very we'll
founded, says he was sitting on fence.
Where was tie fence?-Boston TRANSCRIPT
THE bicycle Built Like Watch"
Yoat- E0rrop ~ uipoifod
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
Tea and Coffee Stains.

Lincns that have been stained by tea or
coffee may be cleanscd by moistening the
spots with water and holding them over
the fumos of q small piece of burning sui
phur or a fow sulphur matches. Wash i'm
mediately with water in which little am
monia or soda has been dissolved. Stains
that nothing else will remove are often
taken out by the vapor arising from burn
ing sulphur, but the material must be
washed thoroughly ut once
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
SALEM NEWS

]. M. Gambill, OF Roanoke, was in
town yesterday.
L. g. Hansbrough has gone to Phils-
aelphia on business.
william Peel has returned from
business trip to New York.
Jno. h. Peyton. of Charleston, w. Va,
is in town visiting his relatives.
A. B. Pugh has returned from Rich
mond, where he has been on business.
Evangelist O. B. Strouse is very sick
ut his home on Broad street with diph-
liberia.
James NJ. Medley died yesterday from
heart disease at his home several miles
south of Salem.
President J. w, Coon, OF the CONNER
ciaL National Bank OF Roanoke, WAS In
town yesterday.
Judge ]. Ii. Alter. OF Texas, ar
rived yesterday and will spend the sum.
mer here with his family.
Miss Wills, who has been visiting
Miss Annie Wiley, left yesterday for
Bluefieid, W. Va, on visit.
Rev. Il. II. Kenredey, pastor of the
Methodist Church, is i'll with diphtheris
at the parsonage on College avenue.
Mrs. G. B. Strouse has arrived from
New Orleans. by way of Florida, where
she has been on visit to her relatives.
= DR.. G. G. Smith. OF Georgia, preached
nt the Baptist Church Sunday morning
and Rev. Mr.. Piott, Of the Holstein
conference, in the evening.
Rev. DR.. Gwylm and wife, OF New
York city, who have been the guests OF
d. B. Strouse for several weeks, left for
Washington yesterday morning.
Thos. L. Cooper was down from Coop.
er's, w. Va, Sunday, to be present at
the christening of his little child and
his wife. He returned yesterday.
Bishop Randolph preached at the
Episcopal Church Saturday evening,
after which twenty-one members were
confirmed and received into the church.
The Students. assisted by some Of the
ladies of the town, will give play in
the town hall on the 7th of April en-
titled 'Our Regiment" for the benefit Of
the Roanoke College Athletic Associa-
ton.
Services every night this week except
Saturday in the Lutheran Church by the
pastor. Rev. G. Armsnd Miller. Subject
last night ."Eternal Kinships," to night.
"Athirst." All are welcome to these
services.
marriage license was issued yester-
day to Olin w. helms, of this county,
and Miss Annie l.. Crawford, daughter
of Madison P. Crawford, OF near Cave
Spring. The marriage will take place
next Thursday.
Rev. Campbell Called.
At congregational meeting held yes
terday morning after services the Pres
byterians unanimously extended a call
to Rev. Mr.. Campbell, of Berkeley
Springs. W. Va. Mr.. Campbell pres ched
to this congregation on the 22d instant
and made very favorable impression
with all who heard him. Pc
Letter From the Queen.
On the End instant Mr.. Cullingford,
of Roanoke College, addressed letter
of coincidence to Queen Victoria on the
death of her son.in-law, Prince Henry
of Battenburg. and on yesterday re-
ceived from Buckingham Palace the
following reply:
1.-THE private secretary is commanded
by the queen to thank Mr.. w. Culling-
ford for his letter of kind sympathy of
the end instant.
"ARTHUR BRGGE
"Buckinghsm Palace, March ~. 1896
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
His Revenge.

On one occasion an actress grew tenn
pestuous with Perrin, the Partisan man
ager, and gave him stormy quarter Of
an hour. "And what did you do, my
dear PERRIN" asked Febvre 81 said
nothing-and watched her grow old. Z"
-Argonaut.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
just q Hypothesis.

Perry Patettic-Now, what do you
think Of them French? jist learned
that their name for water is "eau"
Laymond Soare-Well, if they are like
us, they call it ooh" cause the thought
of it gives 'em pain. -Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
Smart Man.

Blinks-I should think after Smiths
daughter ran away with his last coach
man he wouldn't hire another, but see he
has now hired two in the place of the
other.
Jinks-Yes. but you sec Smith has also
got two daughters left too. Smart man,
Smith.-Detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

The largest flower known Is the Vic
toria regia. Specimens have been seen
feet in diameter and able to support the
weight of u man of average size.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

TOR sALR.-A FEW HOUSES I'M coon
II locations on easy payments Also a few 10
rent. w. a. PEDlGO b Co., no. s Campbell
avenue % shit
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
STOCKHOLDERS. MnnTINt,.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET IN(siOFTUE
shareholders OF the Roanoke Building Az
ISOLATION and Investment Company will De held
IN tho omces OF Cooke Il Glasgow, hfth floor
1855, at O'Clock, for tho purpose of electine \
PresiaeDt, vice:President. Secretary, Treasurer
three Directors for three years, and any other
business that may properly como before the
meetipE. ID. 81. MATsofS President
A'1. LouoHhRfs secretary. 313td
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
FOE SALE.

NTANTED - PURCHASERS FOR pLACK
wv Minorca eggs from prizo winpinR stock
Eggs 81. so per fifteen. X. b. ADAMS, Sis Day
avenue .. W., Roanoke, Va. Siy1ms
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

NoTICE.-THBRRGU ANNUAL, MEFT.
IN Ing OF the stockholders OF the Roanoke
street Railway Company OF Roanoke, va. viii
building, in tho city of Roanoke, va, saturday
At ~ O'Clock noon, April Ii, 1898. GEO. q. NC
CAHAN, Secretary. 3i2.td
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

A WONDERFUL ram
r,.opr;c ntnimsnt edy for the cure of
rheum atism, neural
gia, govt and lumbago. For collie,
cramp, diarrhns, cholera morbus, chill
blainu. toothache. Used internally
and externally.
Price rs cents, at Pharmscv
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
CLERK OF TIE COURTS.

T AM A CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION TO
Il the Office OF Clerk OF the Hastings Court for
this city and respectfully solicit the votes of my
fellow citizens. SIS. BROOKE
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

NOT1CB.-THR REGULAR ANNUAL, MEET.
~ Ing of the stockholders OF the Roanoke
Electric Light and lower Company OF Roanoke,
Va, will be held In tho office or the secretary in
the Terry building. in the city or Roanoke, Va.
Saturday ut 1890 o'clock p. m, April H. 1886
GKO. q. MoCAHAH, Secretary, Si2td
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
Bucklen,a Arnica salve.

THE Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box. For sale by
Msesie's Pharmacy. 100 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31

THE "Bicycle Built Like Watch.
Yost-Forrer Co. (limited.)
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WANTED.
AGENTS WANTED.

XyTANTED AN ENERGETIC CANVAsSER
w on salary for Roanoke. Apply "a Camp
bell street. STANDARD co. 325iWs
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WILL SOON BE GONE.

And then You will number another good thing
amongst lost opportunities. Our bargains are gen
nine, such as You will not get in n few months.
They will soon be gone.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
Political Announcements.
Announcements snder this head agM pay
the (oiio,oing rates: For Council, 50; for all
other Offices, $5-invariably In advance.
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY,

ITO MY FELLOW CITIZENS OF ROANOKE
Il City: am q candidate for Commonwealth's
attorney ct the ensuing May qso6) election.
epectfully, THOS. NJ. WOOD.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-31
FOR CITY TREASURER.

~ W. THOMAS
W Most respectfully asks your
support for re election to the Office or City Treas
urer, subject 10 Democratic primary should one
be held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-06
FINANCIAL IMPORTATION.
Secretary Clrlisle's Response to n
Resolution of the House.

SScfetArS Safl1sic's response to n
Resolution of the House.
Responding to House resolution of Feb
ruary II last, Secretary Carlisle has sent
to that body a communication containing
1t includes statement showing the amount
of and other data concerning bonds sold
under the resumption act to January /
last, with the statement that they were
payable, principal and interest, in coin Of
the standard value of July ii, 1870 1t Is
also shown that the United States and
treasury notes redeemed in gold coin be-
tween January l. 1879, and March /, 1898,
aggregated 800, 63437S, and between the lat
ter date and January 1, 1896, 1924, 155 1875
There Is also a statement Of gold and sill
yer certificates, legal tenders and United
States certificates of deposit for legal ten
ders held by national banks at different
periods
The communication gives the disposition
or legal tenders redeemed from January
1879, to March 1, 1898, and Of the same
kind Of notes redeemed between the latter
date and January 1, 1896 Figures are sub
mitted in answer to that part Of the reso-
luton asking statement Of the surplus
or deficiency CT revenue each year or part
Of year from July 1. 1879, to January I
1896, the disposition Of the surplus or the
source from which means We're obtained to
pay current expenses as We're in excess Of
the revenue. The amounts paid on the pub
lie debt from July l, 1879, to March
1888, are given, and the increase of the in
terest-bearing debt between March 1909
and January 1, 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-06
SCIENTIFIC COOKING.
How Young Woman Made House.
work Special study.

From the Chicago Times Herald.
Another young lady summoned home
from boarding school at the death Of her
father and finding herself almost penni
less, answered an advertisement for
cook. The advertiser. surprised at the
mantfestly delicate breeding of the appli-
cant. hesitated to engage her:
Il have had no experience in cooking"
the girl admitted, but l shall study 1t
scientifically and / feel sure that after
the first two three days / shall be able
to satisfy you. / think / shall like 1t and
1 am determined to make a success OF it,"
The householder. pleased at the girls
straightforward tone, tried the risky ex
pertinent with many misgivingS. she took
possession of the kitchen with a library of
gastronCmical literature" said the lady Of
the house. We were well enough satisfied
from the first and ii was not long before
she developed into most artistic chef.
She devoted all her spare time to study.
and gave the fruit of 1t in delicious
the most defeats roulades and fiourishes
OF cookery. She was always q lady, she
never showed any lack of Sclf-reSpect
never INDUCED in sentimental regrets for
her humble lot. / found her agreeable
addition to the family, and was always de-
lighted when she had time of an evening
to come in and read aloud to US, for she
was a mistress of that difficult art. But
her skill in cooking soon outgrew us. In
year she took a position in a restaurant,
and now she is chief cook in well-known
place down town, at a salary of 5000 a
her mother and sister. and supports all
three. She convinced me that a trained
intellect is as great an advantage in the
Kitchen as in law or medicine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-06
How to Store Winter Clothing.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Putting away winter things Is a bugbear
of almost every woman just at this par
ticular seasonal disagreeAble duty at best,
but one which may be much lightened II
the worker goes about II Systematically.
But first of all, let me promise that this
task, like marriage. must not be entered
upon lightly or unadvisedly. but must be
undertaken soberly and discreetly, and
never in a hurry.
An old-fashioned houSekeeper, from whom
1 had the good fortune to learn much in
the too-little-understood art Of houselieep-
ing has a method of packing away which
simplifies matters wonderfully. She. happy
woman, being a dweller N the country,
boasts ar attic-a boon for which the dem
iEens of town sigh In vain. There she has
a goodly array of capacious trunks and
packing chests The first move. then, in
the campaign, is n careful ovarhauling of
those receptacles and other useless articles
are discarded; then each BOX Is carefully
busted and wash out with clear water.
The attic is next cleaned, it's contents
overlooked, and everything not needed in
the present. nor likely TO De in the future,
Is set aside to be given 20 some one TO
whom it may prove useful Walls are
brushed and closets and floor thoroughly
secured That done, the rest is easy. The
house is dismantled of drapercs and all
heavy clothing collected together, and any
article which must be put into the hands
of a professional cleaner is promptly sent
away. Then this wise woman, when the
weather is settled, or seems to be, awaits q
bright, cool day. and then all The articles
to be put away are brought down to the
garden, hung on lines and brushed and
beaten and aired till no speck Of dust re-
mains, and there they hang until late in
the afternoon. when they are carefully
folded, laid in baskets and carried to the
attic.
The next day, bright and early. mlady
ascends to the same lofty rcgion-alone!
There, with the empty trunks and boxes
yawning open before her, and with an
abundant supply Of camphor on a table
near by, she begins her labor. The careful
ly folded draperies are laid by themselves
in huge packing box: the lace curtains in
another, the blankets in a third, the per-
sonal clothing in a huge cedar chest, and
furs and cloaks In a similar one. The con-
tents of each box written on q slip of
paper, which, when the receptacle is full,
is fastened on the inside Of it's lid, and each
box securely packed. Is labeled on the out
side as well. SO that In case a garment is
required during the summer there need be
no aimless searching in the various trunks
Then. keys in her hand, milajy Gescends,
tired, but contented. and accompanied by q
strong odor of camphor and the conscious
ness that she has laid her winter goods
away where thieves cannot steal nor moths
corrupt.