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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
MYSTERIOUS ELECTRICITY.
tho Human Mind May Never Solve che
Problcin OF MINT IL Is.

Tho HUMAN Mind Nay Never Solve che
Problem of What 1t Is.
To the metaphysical mind on the ono
hand and to the confident ignoramus on
the other the mysterious nature of cleo
tricity offers fruitful subject of specu-
lation. To the latter especially it seems
n reproach that the true nature of cleo
tricity has not long before been made
manifest, and he is always prepared to
dash Off an explanation with much moro
confidence than Newton proposed i.is
theory of gravit@tion. 1t seems inexpli-
cable to the public at large that the nlys-
terry surrounding electricity is not dis
PEELED. 1t does not seem to occur to
those who arc impatient to have the
great question, what is electricity?"
answered that we are in just as dense
ignorance rs to the mechanism of other
phenomena. Gravitation, Eight, heat
and chemical action are in the same
category of scientific mysteries and have
had centuries more of thought bestowed
on them than has been devoted to the
new agent. While it now seems that
we may be on the threshold of one of
the greatest discoveries of the human
mind, yet it is possible, and even proba-
BILE, that the knowledge of man muy
never be permitted to extend to the en-
tire solution of the problem, for it is tho
very problem OF the universe itself.
Assuming what seems to be unQues-
toned, that electricity. electrical action
OF whatever we may call it, has ats seat
in tho atoms or molecules of matter or
of the hypothetical matter, ether, we
are brought face to face with tho same
conditions that confront the cosmical
philosopher. AS the latter can never
hope to have his material Vision extend
to the bounds of the universe, neither
can the molecular physicist hope to ma
terially appreciate the ultimate elements
of matter. Lord Kelvin has shown that
If drop of water We're magnifed to tho
size of the earth one of its constituent
molecules would only be magnified to
approximately the size of a cricket
ball. Bearing this i'll mind, the i'm
mensity of the problem which is so often
fiippantly referred to is evident. True,
we may demonstrate the exact relation
between electricity and magnetism and
may satisfactorily connect these with
other phenomena and even obtain a
working hypothesis that will answer all
scientific needs, but the ultimate solu-
ton may forever evade the human mind.
Whatever we do learn, however, will
not be through the speculatons of meta
physicians or the guesses of tyros, but
through the physical Investigations of
Hertzes and Teslas. While rs Il mental
training metaphysical speculation may
have its Use, the absolute lack of addi-
lions to our real knowledge during the
many centuries from Plato to Bacon,
when metaphysics held full sway, is con-
elusive that nothing can be expected
from this direction, and merely specula-
tive theories i'll regard to the nature of
electricity deserve rs little considera.
ton as is now given to tho metaphysical
vagaries of the schoolmen of the middle
ages.-Electriea World.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
The Secret of Success.

To be truly successful, Il man must be
! able to rise after failure. The general
whose campaign is commenced amid a
series OF disasters, but who, neverthe
less, by repairing his mistakes, concen-
trating his forces and watching his op.
rortunities, carries triumph out of de.
Feat is the truly great captain The
statesman or orator whose maiden eff.
fort was covered with confusion and
ridicule, but who resolves-in spite, or
rather because of this-that he Will force
his opponents to hear and to respect
him shows that he is Il great man. The
ability and the readiness to learn from
failure is the secret OF success.
The man who has only an eve for diff.
ficulties will not succeed. When Howe
was appointed commander in Chief in
the Mediterranean, II question concern
Ing him was asked in parliament, u
which Lord Hawke, thcn first lord OF
the admiralty, replied: Il advised his
majesty to make the appointment. |
have tried my Lord Howe on important
occasions. lie never asked me how he
was to execute any service, but always
went and did it."-Scribner's Magazine
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
DRY GOODS BACKWARD.

New York. Feb 2.-The Commercial
Bulletin in its weekly review OF The dry
goods market, says: The course of bust
ness during the past week has failed to
reveal any new condition of moment in
the cotton goods division of the market
In cottons the demand has continued in
different and for fancy lines for spring it
has hardly been up to Immediately pre-
cedng weeks. The weather has been n
restrictive influence in many directions
business i'm mems wear and wooden and
worsted fabrcs for the :.ew' heavy weight
season is still very backward
TREASURY BALANCES
New York. Feb. 2.-Trcasury balances,
coin, 1922, 500, 1853: currency, f5b5S6, 300
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded Price %
cents per box. For sale ut Massie's Phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street, Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03

FOR POCAHONTAS NUT OR lump
COAL 90 TO w. X ANDREWS <,
Co, 2l9 SALEM AVENUE. Their
teams have bells.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
CAS- ORA
For Infants and Children
Tha s:.. ~
''sS': & s''"&MAzzz;;;zx 49, ii; ;;;;
A GOOD LETTER.

From the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Fernandina, Fla, Feb. IS, 1896
Mr.. }. George Suhrer, Druggist, CITY.
Dear congratulated send a bottle of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. would
not feel easy if knew there was none OF
this valuable Remedy in the house.
nave given it IL fair test and consider il
one OF the very hest remedies COR croup
That have ever found. One dose has al
ways been sufficient, although l use it
freely. Any cold my children contract
Eieids very readily tc this medicine.
c''h conscicntionsiy recommend it for
groups and colds in children
Yours respectfully, GEO. +. WOLFF
Sold by all druggists.
We still receive our cream from the,
polytechnic Institute. Our ice cream
will satisfy YOU. Try it. j. j. Catosni
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03

The trade in oats was devoid of incident
and tile prices ranged narrow Nav
oats closed l.Sal4 lower. Cash oats
were steady
ions-Disapponting news from
the hog market discouraged any attempt
to bull provisions. The opening was
weak, further retrogression subsequently
occurring. May pork closed Z, Lee lower.
May lard 1.2 lower, and May ribs . ID
acc lower.
leading futures ranged as follows:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
Ml) ON S
III 6. RV
CUR ::

Cures all forms of nervousness, nervous
prostration and all the symptoms of
nervous exhaustion, such as depressed
spirits, peevishness, irritability, general
sensitivencss of the whole nervous sys.
TEN, failure of memory, inability to con-
centrate the thoughts. morbid fears, rest.
less and sleepless nights, pains in the
head, noises in the ears and dizziness
1t sti nulates and strengthens the nerves
and acts as IL strong tonic. Price %
cents
a separate cure for each disease. At
all druggists. mostly % cents n vial.
Personal letters to Prof, Munyon. 1905
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03

KIMBALL COAL! KIMBALL COAL.
The cheapest and best substitute for
Anthracite coal. w. X. Andrews q Co.
Roanoke agents
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
Z QlY . 8

Prove the merit of Hoods SarSaparilia posi-
tive perfect, permanent Cures
Cures OF scrofula i'll scyerest forms. like
goitre, swclled meek, running sores. lip
disease. sores in the eyes.
Cures of salt Rheum. with its intense itching
and burning, scald head letter. etc.
Cures of BoilS, Pimples, and all other crup-
tons due to impure blood.
Cures OF Dyspepsia and other troubles whcio
good stomach tonic was needed
Cures OF rheumatism. where patients were mn
able 10 work or walk for weeks
Cures OF Catarrh by eXpelling :he Impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
cures ot Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves apon pure blood.
Cures OF That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book of cures by
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03

w. X. ANDREWS 4 CO., al0 Salem
avenue have exclusive control of the cell
ehrated semi btumnous RED ASH
COAL, the finest CRATE coal on the mar
ket. Their teams haze bells
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
IN The WORLD IF FINANCE
NEW YORK STOCKS.

New York. Feb. Profit taking was
the order OF the day ut the stock eN-
change to-day. The movement was not
heavy and transactions footed up only
l1j.1' shares In this total Nor;h ern
Pacific figured for 80, 900 burlington 49,
600 aud Sugar ! 900 shares. At the start
the Northern Paciiics were the centre CT
attraction. which was TO he expected in
view OF the joint sale of syndicate hold
ingS TO German capitalists The COM
mon rcccded Ii and the preferred 3 4
TO HAS. Other disturbing, influences
were lack Of London orders
The December statement of Buriing-
ton. which is promised for Thursday, ac
cordng 20 gossip will show II heavy loss
in net earnings. Furthermore, it was rs
serted thar the st. Paul earnings for the
fourth week OF January, due late in the
day. it was asserted, would not come
within 100000 OF the corresponding
week Of 1895. This was used with some
effect against the Western'sha
Western Union sold down :, : to 50 81
on the adverse decision rendered by the
supreme court Yesterday on the Ohio and
Indiana tax cases. Later the stock raj
lied on the statement that the sum in
vOlved was Insignificant Manhattan
| was relatively firm throughout. State
iiiCnLs, lIlhI lHc Stl ilicCUlIlS yes
! terday had decided the question of Il bond
issue met with a prompt 'enial and this
accounts COR the strength of the stock.
Among the high priced stocks New
York, New Haven and Hartford WAS con-
| spicuous for break to lGi. Yesterday
ordinary lots were tladed ut l1lalTl ~.
| Similar transactions were effected to-day
ut ia. The street was flooded with I'M
favorable rumorS. Ii was said that the
company had IL floating debt of between
six and nine millions: that new issue OF
stock was imminent, and that the diyi-
dends are likely to be reduced. Nothing
oi..an official character was forthcoming
In the indust"ials Sugar was steady
General Electric was firm am. Tobacco
weak. The last named fell from "a to
- ) s and the increasing legal troubles
of the concern had created quite bearish
sentiment. Speculation closed quiet and
barely steady in tone. Exchanges show
decline OF If 10 -. ss,x ';'
The bond market wa easier to- day.
The sllcs footed IN 50 bod, 400.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18

In!i2n pi!u2 SAN JUSTO NUMERO 1s
'"''u" o"'a Dep6sito de Maquinas de coser
Compra, Venta y Alquiler. Sc dan plazos
10 mismo las nuevas que las usadas, siendo
responsible la msma maouina: lanzaderas y
agujas de todas classes para las mismas e infni
dad de accessories dificiles de enumerar, Ade
mas Sc compran venden muehles usados. San
Juan Puerto-Rico. (3l D. a7l
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18

oas; todss las personas que las han tornado han
tenido buenos resultados. ,,,.,
' Las Pildoras Rosadas del DR.: Williams
gentlemen en- forma condcnsada los elementos ne
oesarios para dar nueva vida riquezaa la
sangre para restablecer los nervios. Son es
peoffco infalible para intermediates como la
ataxia locomotriz, PARALYSIS parcial, bale de
San Vito, ciatica, neuralgia, reumatlsmo' 40
lnres de oabeza nerviosos, palpitaci6n del CO.
raz6n. catis palido anemico, frialdad de las
manos dc los pies, NAL de estomago y toda
clase de debilidad en- ambos sexos.
Todas las farmacias de este pals venden
las Pfdoras Rosadas del doctor Williams Cua!-
quier persona quo tenga dificultad en- adqu-
rirlas, debe dirgirse la casa Dr. Wlll1ams 1s Is
Medicine Co., dc Schenectady, New-Yor y
sera avisado donde debe comprarlas. La mlsma
casa cuenta con un departamento medlco para
atender grat,1itamente a las consultas DE los pa
cieptes donde qniera que sc encuentren.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18
A. RAUSCHENPLAT

SAN JUAN.-Ietuda natnaero 18-Gira
corta vista sobre Londres, Paris, Nueva- York,
Hamburgo, Madrid, Barcelona todas las de-
mas ciudades y pueblos de Espana islas ad-
syacentes. 45-43
~ Lo que ha pasado en- la Carolina con
ell paquete de LA CORRESPONDENCE del dfa l6,
tiene mucho de extrano original. segdn
nos dice nuestro agente en- aquel pueblo, aver,
despues de repartidos allf los dos paquetes que
remitimos, Sc ,present6 dicho agente ell en-
pleado repartiAor de la Estacidn de Comunica-
clones con el del dfa 1e, diciendo que 10
habfan recibido de Rfo.grande (?) por 81 CO.
rreo que acababa de llegar. Como ha po>
dido ser este =? Esperamos que ell sef1or
Administrator General de Comunicaciones,
cuyo cello por ell buen prestigio de su ramo nos
hemos complacido en- reconocerle, tratara de
averiguar en- que ha oonsistido la extrana ire
gularidad de que nos quejamos, con sobrada
raz6n justioia.
nicipales de la Ceiba de 1875 7e, las de las
Piedras de 1872 a 73, las de Arroyo de 1882 4
s3, y las de Caguas de 1870 a II.
x*x Escriben de la Carolina: <Ayer le
trajeron al juzgado municipal de este pueblo &
los indivfduos Benito Denis y Lazaro Couver-
tier. FL primero esta herido en- la cabeza, y
81 segundo, en- el est6mago, de una bala que no
ha podido ser extraida. Sc dice que este.esta
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18
LA VENGANZA DE UN NOBLE

de habar de todol que importa ell
mundo hasta
cuaquier famila.
Gambia estaba satisfechsmo
al nterroaoro pues hcf cada mas las sopechas
Hugues; demostro hpoce
No comprendo, oabaero para que puedan
-Hablad, hablad
zPue bien, mi tia, meor dicho la tia de mi mujer,
seora de Baudan ha deado sobrna, mi h la completa
propiedad de su fortuna
;Que ascende?
-Se ha evaluado aunque algo exajeradamente,
diez milones -
iCantidad muy tentadora-dijo ell Hardy dgien-
do mrada de ntelgencia al LIE Garroix1Y ell
usuuco de fortuna lie habfa quedado
-Naturalmente.
~ Hasta que hija fuera mayor edad?
No. cuando hija fuera de edad deba entregarla
cuarta parte la enta quedandose ella las
tas parties restantes ~
DE modo-dio sencilamente ell senor Hardy 81 la
de Gambia ha enda solamente la de dos
tres mione sin que pueda ell capital. mo
ESQ?
Mentras que la nriese hija here
dara embellishments diez mlones lo cual 10
.~naismo!
supongo cabaero, que tendreis nj la sopecha
de mf... @.....
No. trata de hija, sino del de los
rita de Gambia Ahoa procurador dporeis
podemos nterrogar No necesito caballero
dure e nerroatoro
Hughes present6 la cabeza ALTA el procurador
uez lie oberyaban famene rataron de hacerle baar
la vista.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18
1O--8.

zado en- breve fjar su actitad de una manera
defriti7a, pudo notarse que-los ministeriales Sc
pre- ,cupan de la soluci6n.'
x** Parte de policfa: Conducidos a la
prevention Francisco Quinones, por promover
un fuerte escandalo, teniendo que intervenir la
guardia de San Crist6bal; Teodoro Torres (a)
la Vieja, por sospecha de un robo verifcado a
Rosario NOME. Dona Laura Aguilar di6
parte la inspection de Vigilancia de que
Quintfn Encarnacion Sc lie fugo una venta
por valor de dos pesos, cambiandose ell nombre.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18

noticias que padre habfa da1o la vi-per ii
gimos juntos la habitacon de eutrn "a .n5
sin lamar, vimos...
E doctor que ia resoverse 10
que comprometfa Fernando Hugues
-;Qu6 vsteis?
Un hombre honrado 6l no debfa temer decr
la verad de 10 habfa v; 10 1emas, sno haba
senciado Blanca la 10 mism> 81?
Mi oven amigo acababa de dar de beber la baronesa
de Gambia. go. Aun tenfa en- la ell que.
Volv6 detenerse ell procurador acabo por e la frase
Ell que contenfa el veneno. iDe modo que no hay
que dudar que ha sido ELF.
No, no. senor-e nterrumpio vivamente Grandier;
juzgues pronto Els indudabe Fernando do beber
la baronea por mi honor que Ell 10 ha
vertido ell medicina la los juro
senores, que ese joven nj puede asesino
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18

El Capricho cuda indispensable
ene siempre
hasta 25 Suido
de coores de punas de todo bonios
CamiSetdS, Medals Ca1Cetines.
Esta oa especadad presente
surtdo CAMISErAS la bais
comodas cooes
de eda Cacnes medas coores,
verdadero gusto sobre odo muy barato.
Todo ell E Cupr1cho.
Juso 81
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18
Y A R | E D A D { 5,

Soluci6n Il la charada de ayer:-Casa.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18
J. 7 Silva Y CoInpah!a TEruA : r9It.

tambien por cable sobre todas las plazas de
Espaila sus islas adyacentes por cantidades y
memories de $25. Gira sobre las plazas princi-
pales de Francia, Alemania Austria, B6lgicai
Holanda, Dinamarca, Bulgaria, Russia, sueci,
J Noruega, Suiza, Italia, Portugal, Rumania
Egipto, Siria Tunez Sobre New-York. San
to Domingo, & Isla de Cuba.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18

Ell picor molestfsimo que siempre acompa-
ma las intermediates herpeticas en- todas sus
formas, Sc alivia en- los primefos mornentos de
usarla perfumada Loci6n Monies. Los granos,
empeines, manchas, espinillas, escoriaciones y
grietas de la piel, Sc cLrah en- muy POGO tempo
con ell uso met6dico de IA Locion Antiherpeti-
ca del DR.. Monies Depositario Guillermety y
en- todas las buenas boticas de la Isla.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-05-18
Locion antiherpetica del Or Monies

-Es el meior medcamento para curar los he'll
pes, quitarles la picazon en- ell momento de
aplicarla.-Esta eLocion, esta perfumada.
Cura la caspa evitando la caida del cabello.-
Hace desaparecer los barros, empeines. man
chas espinillas de la cara.-Exite SECURE
inmediato.-Pfdase todas las boticas de la
Isla.-Al por mayor en- la del ST. Guillermety
The times., 1897-09-26
MUST ALL PAY THE STATE.
Excitement Over Debts More Than
Hundred Years Old.

Reading, Pa, Sept. 26.-The Pennsyl-
Yania land owners who are now being
called upon by the State to pay over
about 81 900 900 In cash owing To the
much perturbcd The debt is upon lands
bought from the State, part payment Oh
" hich only bad been made.
Every county In the State is concerned.
Schuylkin county owes $4,000: Lehigh,
$40 900; Lebanon, 81 O,000, Montgomery,
$4,000, and SO on. The forefathers OF
Daniel Roone's father and grandfather,
who bought lands from Penns ylvania lying
along the Tulpehocken creek, located in
this county, failed to pay a cent OF the
purchase murey, and all this must be paid
by the present innocent owners OF the
lands, amounting TO quite a sum. II must
either he paid in fifteen days or IL VIII
be lien upon the property.
Hundreds OF farmers felt like contes ting
these century-old claims, but the lawyers
say that they had better pay them, as
with the accommodating interest after a
hne, the claims will be SO high that
they cannot pay at all
Thes. many landowners are now looking
up the recor sof the various members of the
last Ieglsla ture to see how they vote d on the
bnl compelling the farmers to square vi
these oldaccouuts,
In some cases nearly every dollar of the
farmers profits for the season viii be re
quired TO pay his Indebtedness.
The times., 1897-09-26
FIVE LOSE THEIR LIVES.
Fatal Results of an Explosion i
an Illinois Coal Mine

Fatal Results of an Explosion in
an Illinois Coal Mine.
Marion, H., sept % -Four men are
dead ana another VIII die, as result oi
yesterday mornings terrible gas explosion
in the williams county coal mine
The dead Frank Iarraro, Italian i'm
nrisoned in tie mire; unknown miner boGE
50 badly burned that il could not be recug
nized, and he v as no doubt instantly kille'':
G. Genetti Italian, horribly burned; Peter
Casper, Russian, burned internally; Was
still alive when taken out, but after ward
died.
Wounded: Joe Barlow. sixteen years
old, leg hrok on twice, head badly cut, can
not recover; Robert BrittOn, arm broken; ".
owens. ba.ly burned about the face ana on
the arms. Dave Richmond, head badlg cut,
II. Smith severely burnedoE faceand Shoul-
ders: Rohcrt Richmond, bruised and hurtiu
ternaHy; ]. higgins, driver, cut on head and
body. baClY bruised.
1t was first reared that half score %
men We're imprisoned in the mine, but i
is now reasonably certain that Frank Far
raro alone " as left behind.
The times., 1897-09-26
4 simple Device.

An English writing master OF TepUte
named Fred-rick Falcol.r had long puzzled
over the question Of how 10 provide 8
remedy for the distressing trouble known
as writers Cramp, which LAYS hold OF the
wrist ard hard OF man who Is compelled
to do much writing ana forces him TO stop
work and rest until the cramp departs.
Now nature does not usually rToviue an
inflictioh Tor which there is no remedy, 50
argued Falconer
Like flash came the solution OF the
problem: and now all the teachers Of
writing, bookkeeping nd ,lerk in England
are Sa wing 70 each ether: Why did we
not think Of that before FaIcuner's slime
Of reasoning Was simply this, Nature has
provided man with two hands.
When he insists on using only one for
some particular purpose, such as writing,
Nature steps in and raps him over the
knucEleS fer his fCClishness. In the case
specified the rap over the knuckles is called
writers cranp." Since writing first
became an art, Clen, with the exception OF
a few persons naturally handed, have
writer with the right hand only.
FalCOneI's proposition is 10 have the
pupils at the English public schools taught
10 write with either hand. Provided their
education in this direction IS begun early
enough, there is no reason why the left
hand should not be used 10 guide the penas
well as the right Then good-by TO writers
eramp. When the right hand becomes stiff
with too much handling Of the pen the
writer only needs to shift the pen in the
left hand.
The idea of teaching pupils 20 write with
both lands has been received so favor
ably by the educational magnates OF Eng
land that it has been put into practical
operation in scn.e OF the London schools
With scholars who are in the pothOok and
| hanger stage OF their educational career.
it Is almost as easy 70 teach the use Of
| the PES, with one hand as with the other
1t is with older pupils that the difficulty
| Is experienced
| The question of extending this new
style or teaching writing To all the public
| schools OF London Will come up for con-
| siderat!on at an early meeting Of the
| school board. IL is Relieved that it VIII
be gererall7 adopted, and it may event
uaily fiEd It's way TO the schools OF this
country Pittsburg Dispatch.