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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
No ScntImentalism In 1t.

"A bouncing beauty from the North
Side came i'll to see me the other day, )"
said local photographer, land wanted
to know If l could photograph docu-
ment so that the writing would DO lcgi-
bic i'll the reproduction. I told her that
L thought it could be done without any
trouble, and she handed mo three letters
to be photographed. Tho missivcs were
love letters of the most caloric sort and
bore the signature of we'll known
young man about town.
when l finished the job and destroy
ed the negatives mt her request, l re-
marked that 1 supposed she was afraid
she might lose the originals and wanted
tho photographs to look Mt occasionally.
Nonsense. she said with an en-
phatic snap, Pm through with all such
moonshinc. The ink is fading out, and
don't propose to run the risk of losing
tho trump card i'll breach of promise
suit. Chicago Times Herald
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
IN A TIGHT PLAcEs
Engineer Attacked by Rnttlesnnkes While
Expecting His Boiler to Explode.

Patrick l.. Fennell, an engineer of Viii
Transport, Pa, recently took charge of n
sawmill in the forest some miles from his
homo. Tho mill had not been in operation
for some time, and it required several days
to clean it. Then Fenneli started l, fro i'm
the furnace and prepared for business. He
was called TO some other part of tho mill,
and when no returned to the ongno no saw
that tho steam gauge registered ITO, al
though tho boiler was tested only to 100
pounds and was supposed to work with 20
to so.
In his excitement ut tho peril Fcnnell
slammed the door of the engine house and n
latch on the outside dropped down, max
Ing him u prisoner. Paying no attention
20 that, he started for tho safety valve It
had become rusted and refused to work.
Catching hold of Pipe he started to swing
himself into position to reach the valve
when he noticed rattlcsnakc hanging to
tho pipe. Ho jumped back and landed OH
something which yielded under his feet.
1t proved to bc another snake.
The fire in tho furnace had warmed the
walls of the engine house and reused n den
OF rattlcrs and several of them were ready
for trouble. Fcnnell seized an iron bnr
and attacked the snakes, finally killing all
OF them Hc then loosencd the safety valve
ana released the imprisoned steam The
gauge registered 100 pounds, and in a few
moments more there must have been an
explosion that would have wrecked the
building and perhaps killed several men,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
A Pearl Divers perils.

Charles G. ID. Roberts, in his book
Around tho Camp Fire." tells "a good
story of pearl divers pcrils. The diver,
AL johnson, suddenly found his foot
caught in the grip of monster clam. His
steel handspikc had fallen where he could
not reach it, and he resolved to give the
signal to be pulled up.
Just rs had come to this resolve" he
continues, "a black shadow passed over
my head and 1 looked up quickly. 1t was
II big turtle. l didn't like this, 1 can tell
you, but kept perfectly still, hoping the
newcomer would not notice me
He padded along very slowly, with
his queer little head stuck far out, and
presently he noticed my air tube. 1t
seemed to strike him as decidedly queer
My blood fairly turned to ice in my veins rs
l saw him paddle up and take hold of it in
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
Encounter With a Wild Ynk.

Adventures Of nll sorts cnlivcn the pagcs
OF >. j. Stones " In and Beyond the Hima-
layas." There is ono lively encounter with
wild yak bull that contains spice of
humor as well rs of adventure Mr.. Stone
had wounded the animal, and he and his
native assistant, or shiliari, ran to inter-
cept it as it boltod up tho steep and stony
hillside.
Il slnckcncd my pace" says the author,
but PalJour not noticing this, went on
and got above me. He was thus between
tho bull and myself AS tho bull turned
the swell in the hillside ho suddenly camo
i'll sight of Paljour and, instantly chang
ing his course, charged furiously ut the old
man straight down tho hill
"Paljour rctreated toward me, best pace,
shouting to me to fire. But mt first l could
not sec the bull, and when he did come in
sight the shikari was directly in line with
him. shouted to him to get out of the
way, but he was too clustered to under
stand.
Fortunately above mo and about ten
yards off small rock juttcd out of tho
hillside, and Paliour screwed himself I'M
der 1T into tho smallest space. Tho in
furintcd bull stood above tho rock, only n
few feet from the man, evidently at loss.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

The bosom friend of young girl is
usually tho ono who most resents her
engagement. This chiefly because it de-
prlvcs her of her companionship to a
great dcgrcc-oftcn, indeed, entirely
because newly engaged girl seems to
have no thought for any one but the
hero of her heart.
OF course, the friend is often littlo
to blame, because she abscnts herself
from the society of her companion as
much as possible, thereby creating II
misunderstanding and tho relation of
friend may drop to mere acquaintance.
The same is often the case with the
mans friends, and it is u we'll known
fact that many friends of recently en-
gagged man shun him entirely Why this
should be so is past all comprehension.
London Answers
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
Birtbdny OF tile I,ocomot,ve.

What has been regarded by some as
tho birthday of the railway locomotive
occurred ON Sept. az, 1896, with Ste
phenson as the father Of the event. Tho
Stockton and Darlington railway had
been built, and, through his persistent
opportunities, laid with iron, instead Of
wooden rails. 1t had been intended
merely for horse draft, but the inventor
prevailed upon the owners to allow him
a trial of his steam locomotive.
Stephenson himself was the driver on
that occasion, and, before tremendous
crowd OF curious and for the most part
lncredulous people, he drew train Of
nearly 80 wagons, loaded with passen-
gers and coal, ut IL speed Of 10 to 10
miles per hour. Thus the first train that
ever carried passengers made it's journey
III safety, and the enthusiasm of tho
multitude was Understandable.
But, Notwithstanding this demonstra-
ton, the locomotive was still unmerci-
fully ridiculed by tho majority. Nor
was this ridicule confined to the ignor-
ant classes. Tho ablest engineers con-
tended that it was ridiculous to suppose
that steam could ever be practically en-
ployed in competition with horse power
for transportation. Almost incredible as
1t may now seem, 1T is II fact that politi-
cal economists inveighed against therail-
way and the engine as constituting an
imaginary reform, which, even if success
ful-which was very doubtful-would
deprive stage drivers, teamsters and inn
keepers of their livelihood. 1t was in
tho face of an almost universal opposi-
ton, of the wild, unreasonable kind,
that a few men, led by the great Ste
phenson, labored steadily onward and
finally established the railroad and the
locomotive as institutions of tho land
North American Review.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26


"Young gentlemen, said the lecturer
in chemistry, coal exposed to the cle-
ments loses 10 per cent of its weight
and heating power. This is due to the
action of the alkali constituents Of
''But what if there is dog slceping
nes.s~the coal, professor?''
"Nonc of your levity, young man.
This is serious NATTER
THAT'S what father thought when
70 per cent of his coal pile disappeared
during three nights of exposure. Then
he asked my advice as Il student of
chemistry, and told him to buy IA dog.
He bought Il dog with bay window teeth
and the stringhalt i'll his upper lip, and
now we don't lose per cent of our coal
month. That's tho kind of practical
chemist am. Now 90 OH with your
theory. "-Exchangc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

FROM I'm AND AROUND THE nIMALAYAS."
fio could hear his enemy distinctly, for
Pnljour was shouting continuously mt tho
top of his voice for me to como and hide
under the rock beside him. 1t was clear
that both man and animal were uncon-
scious OF each others proximity One was
mad with rage, and the other was Off his
head with funk.
There WAS no time however, to admire
the tahlcau, for tho monster above mo was
bent on mischief | put u 900 cxprcss
bullet into his chest, and down he came
straight for me. l backed II few yards to
get out of his course and fell into "A stony
hole cutting my legs very severely. The
hand of Providence again! In the hole
was out of sight of tho furious animal
which Numbered past about thrco yards or
Il had just time to twist myself into /;
sitting position and deliver my second
barrel into his shoulder as he rushed by.
That finished him. He fell 20 yards below
me, sprawling on his belly, with legs
spread out, thus checking tho otherwise
inevitable roll down hill.
1.-THE scene, though it lasted only few
moments, has left an indcliblc impression
on my memory. Our respective positions
III this transaction were, | should saw
unique. The blazing sun behind tho bull
as he stood over Pnljour, setting off his
grand proportions, Pnliour iammcd under
the rock, bawling at the pitch of his voice
and myself quivcring with excitement ON
the stormy hillside. 1t seems IA laughing
matter now, but at the time we wcro all
three desperately in earnest"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

ana stones all bedded together. Tbs mass
was iuiiy TWO feet long. My heart gave n
ieap Oh cxultation. Instead of hurting Il
at inc turtle, reached out with 1t and
managed to scrape that precious hundspiko
within grasp.
JUST ut this juncturo tho turtle de-.
ciueu 10 take hand. I had given tho
slghal to be hauled up, and now could
1eci Larry Juggling cncrgctically at tho
rope. Inc turtle left off fooling with tho
tube, ana, padding down to SEQ what was
making such commotion in the water,
he tackled mo at once
AS it happened, however, he took hold
Oh the Dig copper nut on tho top of my
heaupiece' and thatwas too tough morscl
oven Tor his hcak, SO that all no could do
was to shake ne u bit. With him MT nv
head and the clam OH my leg and Larry
jerking on my waistband YOU NAV i'm
agino could hardly call my soul my own.
However, began jabbing with my hand
spike into the unprotected parts of the
curriers' body, feeling around for some
VITAL spot. In moment the water was
red with blood. All could Ito WAS TO
keep ON Iabbing as close to the neck as
could, and tho turtle kept chewing at tho
copper, joint.
- believe it was tho clam that helped
me most eifcctually in that struggle. You
sec, that grip on my log kept me ms steady
us rock. If it hadn't been for that, tho
turtle would have had mo end over end in
no time. AS it was, after fow moments
OF this desperate stabbing l managed to
Kill my assailnnt, but even in death that
iron bcak OF his maintained its hold OH tho
copper nut of my helmet. Larry had to
slash OH the heavy creatures head with a
hatchct.'
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
The Irrepressible Ynnkee.

eve ave q lot of national anniver-
saries i'll our country that you don't
know anything about, said an English
man. "You 'avent any Guy Fawkes
day"
NO" replied the American. eve
haven't any gay fox day that I've ever
heard of, but we've got IL ground hog
day, and don't you forget it. "-Youth's
Companion.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
His One Fear.

You can recommend this horse,
them
Certainly. He is as kind as can be,
and there is only one thing that he's
afraid of.
"What is that?'
"He's afraid somebody will say
whoa to him and he won't hear it. ("
'.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
Advantages of the Drop shutter.

Old Maid (who wants II portrait Of
her dog)-Do you take instantaneous
photographs here?
Photographers Boy-Yes, ma'am.
Run right i'll, and he'll take you afore
you re minute older New Yorl,
Weekly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Art Dcaler-If you don't like any Of
these landscapes, let me show you one
Of orr pictures of still life
Mr. Gaswell becoming intcrcstedj--
No. don't think care to sec any OF
EN-, but If you've got right lively
brewery scene you may show it to me. -
Chicago Tribune.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
She Won Him.

Tho millman was plainly irritated.
Here, just as times arc so hard" he
exclaimed, "you think you must have Il
new silk Dress
Eyes, dear, said his wife, "but this
IS to be only watered silk, you know /"
Feminine tact, it seemed, never did Il
thing but find man an easy mark
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Miss Hungerford-I think he is o
nan Of good horse sense.
Miss Wallingford-I'll go further
than you'd say he was man of good
bicycle sense. Detroit Free Press.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
Pertinent and Impcrtinent,

Mover run in debt, my son." said
the old fashioned father.
why III creation arc you always tell
ing me to keep my credit good if I'm to
make no use of it?'--Detroit Free
Press
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
Ice Wagons at n Funeral.

AT the recent funeral of IN ice dealer in
Orange, y. j., half dozen OF his ice wng-
ans followed the hcnrsc in the procession
10 tue cemetery.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
Cnworried.

Griggs-Strange thing, Mirandy. Ev-
cry timo you draw breath somebody
dies
Mrs. Griggs-Wcll, I amt going to
stoD breathing on that accour.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26

Gingcrly fashion with his bcak Luckily
he didn't think it would be good to eat
but L knew that if he should bite it |
would he dead man in about minute.
drowned inside my helmet like II rat i'll II
hclc.
I'm my desperation stopped down and
tore with both hands ut tho shells and
weeds for something l might hurl at the
turtle, thinking thus perhaps to distract
his attention from my mir tube But what
do you suppose happened? Why, l sue
ceeded in pulling up great lump of shells
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
First shipwrccked One-I'm hungry.
One on Them.

The shade of Noah perceived his OPP
portunity. "Why did 1 build the ark of
gopher wood?" he repeated "Why, SO
wouldn't have to gopher it. Sure.
His rude shout of merriment awoke
the Styglan gloom. New York Press.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
The Now Classiflcatinn.

"You know Buggins, the prize fight
or, don't your
Some
What sort of a fighter is he-kineto-
scope or Photographic" - indianapolis
journal
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
STIRRING ADVENTURES
Taken From Recent Works of
Fiction and Travel.
FIGHTING A BEAR IN THE DARK.
Mastery Description by Gilbert Parker.
a Pearl Divers Fight with Turtle.
Encounter with Wild Yak In the
Himalayas.

Seldom does ono find moro thrilling
scene than that in Gilbert Parkcr's
Pomp of tho Lavilettes" in which Tom
Fcrrol is locked up in dark warehouse
with murderous bear.
He ran suddenly to tho center Of the
room, tho candle still in his hand, and
turned to meet his foe. 1t came savagcly
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26


tho lusty brush.
Tho cat pats up her fuzzy back and vacatcs
with II rush.
The dog, with tail half mast skulls out and
hides himself away;
Hc knows the racket she is on will last for
many day.
Tho sage old spiders their lives by fleeing
to the cracks,
And all the flies that wintcrcd through fall
prone upon their backs.
All your old coats and easy shoes and hats
that fit your head,
The magazine you've Just looked through and
circulars unread,
She sells for junk, and when you ask with
mild and pcnsivc air
Where they have gone, she looks Mt You, and
echo answers, "Whcre?"
And, though You should get mad and swear,
1t wouldn't change her plan;
She "won't have such old rubbish round! Just
like shiftlcSS mani"
And then she pins her gown up front, do
tcrnined in her mcn,
Which snys TINT, though tho heavens do fall
she shall 90 on and clean!
Cold rooms, cold dinners, chilly beds, cold
sofas, ice cold chairs,
a smell OF varnish everywhere, taclSs on tho
slippery stairs!
Wet rugs waylay you Mt each turn, cold winds
run riot through
The empty halls-shc's airing off, her nose
concealed and blue.
She skins her knucklcs, tears her nails, her
head and body ache,
But shc is happy, for shc knows her house
would "taltc the calSc!''
No nook or corner has cscapcd-stern order
settles DER
That domicilo from attic down to clean swept
cellar floor
And though that woman's almost dead her
forehead is serene
Because she knows, let como what may that
house of hers is ccanl
-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
TIE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMA
TISM
From the Fairhnvcn lN. - Rerlster.

From the Fairhavcn IN. ~ Register.
Mr.. James Rowland. OF this village
states that for twenty. five years his wife
has been sufferer from rheumatism. 4
few nights ago she was in such pain that
she was nearly crazy. She sent Mr.. Row
land for the doctor, bnt he had read OF
Chamoerlain' Pain Balm and instead of
going for physician he went to.the store
and secured bottle of it. His wife did
not approve of Mr.. Rowland's purchase
MT iir~t' but nevertheless applied the
Balm thoroughly and in an hours time
was able to go to sleep. She now applies
it whenever she feels an ache or IA pain
and finds that it always gives relief. lie
says that no medicine which she had ever
used dld her as much good. The % and
% cent SIZE bottles for sale by H. c.
Barnes He puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
The Greater Wisdom.

Watts-Don't you think that the man
who knows when to stop talking is
about us wise as they get?
Potts-About, but not quite. The
greatest brain is III the possession of tho
man who knows when not to begin. -
Indianapolis Journal
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-05-26
'One Cent a Word Each Insertion.
BUSINESS CaANCEs.

WANTED. "A partner with one hum
dred dollars; good paying business. Ad.
tdress, "L,." general delivery, city. "a
) 90 ct.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-03

Fierce CemhAtants aud Treason Mlrsa
with Patriotlsm.

Fierce Ccmhatants. aud Treason MlHed
with Patriotism.
The movements OF the comhatants
are 40 rapid In hattie tina, Il Is dlfhcult
TO follow them through an Of their evo-
buttons. bu, the plan Of battle seems
TO be very simple. Two bees from the
hive are sent TO XIII one intruder. and
the latter always tries to force an en-
trance. even al the risk OF its ll.s. Once
inside. Il makes room for others Of its
companions to enter and them. gather
ing up its abdomen In a. small a space
az possible. Il assumes the defensive.
Two OF the hive bees pounce upon Il.
and collaring u. heroely they seek 70
and a vulnerable point between the
rings o. the body TO sting Il TO death.
The attacking bee Just as determlnedly
struggles to cover every unprotected
spot II sufficient time can be gained
aud tho attacking swarm h large
enough 20 force an entrance. the badly
maulod bees that have not been slung
20 death will suddenly assume the Of
fenSiye and pursue the tactics OF their
enemies. The contortlons and ovolu-
tons OF the various fighters are inter-
cstlng to the observer. Should the
battle go against the attacking hody.
the balance OF the swarm flea away to
seek safety, and the dead carcasses q
their companions are thrown contempt.
uously out OF the hive.
But In the event Of an opposite ter.
minatlon Of the struggle. the poor IN.
hahltants are slaughtered. When their
fate has been practically decided. many
OF them turn traitors to their cause and
In order to save their own lives they
Join the forces Of the attacking party,
and display great vigor In killing their
former companions. But there is hon
est patriotism even among bees. In
every hive there are some who fght 10
the last and prolong the struggle for
hours
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-03
IN nnrpoE TIE YUKON.
toais Capitalist Wnl sead noat
IN La fte gnrir,.

A.. t.oais Capitalist Wnl soad ioat
~ la the spring.
"A g. Loula company has been or.
gained with tie ayowed purpose OF
taking up the bottom Of the Yukon
river They expect to put Il carefully
back whoi they Cot through with II.
nut by that time Il will be no more
attractive than the bottom OF the Miss.
iss'rpi for the company will have all
the gold there was In Il. Already a
MINING engineer 10 90 Chllkoo, Pass.
en- route TO the golden waters. and as
hocn as his report Is received work will
DC commenced on a drodgeboai Of spe-
clal design which Il " believed viii get
everything worth having out OF the
river In no time. The boat will draw
about 20 inches Of water. and will be
about 10 feet long large enough for
the purpose Of this expedition. II will
be equipped with a sand pump, which
viii handle 200 tons per hour. Patent
sluice boxes will be placed on each
side Of the boat running its entire
length, and 10 arranged that all gold
will be saved. however fine. During
the season, the dredgo will operate q
hours day. In sand which runs but
$50 a ton. wh'eA Is a conservative es-
Innate. Il will be seen that the boat
will have a capacity OF $4,000 a day.
The boat will be built OF cedar and
steel. braced every 10 feet with water
tight hulk-heads separating the boat
Into air chambers, making Il impos-
Glhlo 10 founder or become easily
wrecked. The expedition WIN be pro-
vifioned FOR Two years. and a gasoline
launch will act as tender making
regular trips 90 the mouth Of the
Yukon. thus keeping connection with
the baso Of supplies. bringing 10 pro.
Visions aGd taking cut the output. tn,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-11-03

In 1893. when the hrst returns OF the
non-saoeharine sorghums In Kansas
were made 10 the State Board Of Agri-
culture the area planted to milo maize
was 1905 acres. Kahr corn i6,sli
acres. and Jerusalem corn 1907 acres.
In the four years since. according 10
a press bulletin issued by Secretary r.
ID. Coburn. milo maize has fallen 25.5
per cent In acreage. and Jerusalem
corn " per cent. while the Increase
In Kahr corn has been 692 per cent.
22i,s3s acres. The counties In 1898
having 1000 acres or more Of Kanr
corn were Neosho. leading with 2.S32
acres; Clark. 2.is0: Comanche, 2.405.
Haskell, zoos: Ness. i.7ie: Greenwood.
1877; Dickinson. 1919: Stanton. 1891.
Gray. 1893; Morris. i.2is: Meade. i.2iO:
Ford Iii; Grant. i.i5O. Lincoln. 1899.
and Ellis i.0ii. or fifteen counties an
told. This year there are n counties
with 1000 acres and upwards. ranging
from lbs acres In Graham 20 22.256
In Greenwood. This years area o.
sli.S3S acres The leading counties are
Greenwood. with 22.256 acres: barber.
2i,5is; Dickinson. ii.73i. Butler. ii.7if.
and Reno. ii.i2i So popular has this
plant become tina; Il is grown 10 every
county, and. except In n very few. ita
acreage Is OF considerable importance.
II The total increase In acreage during
the past four years was equally appor-
toned there would be 1908 acres in
crease for each county In the state.
During the four years from 1885, 10
1897 inclusive. the saccharine sorghum
area increased 220.323 acres. or isC
per cent. The total this year Is 352.52s
acres. The county having the largest
planting Is Barber. with 1878 acres.
followed by Finney. 1873: Ottawa.
$3.50: Reno. 9.0s2; Russell s.sS3. and
Dickinson. s.26s. Sorghum ls grown IN
every county: the great bulk Of the sac
eharino sorghum now raised In the
state is for forage and grain: not az All
Tor sugar-making. and only In a small
way Tor syrup. while stock growers
are pretty evenly divided az to which
sorts are Of greatest value for thoii
purposes both the sweet and the non.
sweet are rapidly gaining In popular.
liy and becoming important factors Ia
their buslness.-F. d. Coburn.