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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
THIRTY MILES FOR AN ACORN.
The Industry of a Mexican Bird In Stor.
ing Up Winter Provisions

Fred a. Obcr contributes an article to
It. Nicholas entitled "A Birds store
house; or, The Carpenter Bird" MIR Ohcr
tells of tho California woodpcckcr that
borcs holes in trees and then ills them up
with acorns. He adds:
down in Mexico there lives Il similar
wondrcckcrwh stores his nuts and uculliS
III the hollow stalks of the yucci, and
nugucys These hollow stalks are scua-
rated by joints into several cavities and
the sagaciouS bird has somehow found this
OUT and b0:CS :; hole AT the upper end of
each joint and anuthcr at the lower.
through witch tn extract the acnrns when
wanted. Then ii eli: up the stalks solidly
and leaves its stores there until needed
safe from the Expectations OF any other
thicvish bi:;l or four iGOtcd animal
The first place in which this curious
habit WAS observed WAS on Il hill in the
midst of IL desert. The hill was covered
with yuccas and lnai;ucyS, but the nearest
OAK trees were 30 miles away and So il
was calculated, these industrious birds
had to make il flight of ia miles for each
acorn slowed thus in tho stalks.
An observer of birds remarks. There
arc several strange features to be noticed
III these facts-thc provident instinct
which prompts this bird to lay by stores
OF provisions for the winter, the great dis
lance travcrscd to collect II Kind of food So
unusual for its racc and its seeking in /,
place so remote from its natural abode a
storchouSC so rcInarkablc.'
Can instinct alone teach or have expert
onco and reason taught these birds that.
far better than the bark OF trees or crcviccs
III rocks or any other hiding place, are
these hidden cavities they make for them
selves within tho hollow stcns of distant
plants?
This VIC cannot answer But we do
know that ono Of tho most remarkable
birds iii our country is this California
woodpcckcr, and that he is well entitled
to his Mexican namo of cl carpintcro-
the carpenter bird.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

with the Standard Sewing Machine Cor :.
pany. OF which j. a. Thomason Is the
agent, has resigned his position
r. w. Terrier and VI life, of Craig coun-
~, were In town yesterday on their way
to Roanoke.
Mrs. Capt. N. V. Sayers, who has been
i'll for several months, has improved
enough to be out visiting her friends of
late.
The literary depa, tment of the Epw orth
League of the Methodist Church gave q
social Monday night IN the chapei nea,
the church The programme consisted of
choruses, solos, quartets, readings and
recitations. y large number of young
people was present.
j. Levy, OF Fincastle, was in town yes
terday.
DIR. Sam McCoEkey, of West Virginia.
is visiting his brothers in town
Misses Berta Body and Myrtle Wood
ward OF Roanoke, were visiting Mrs. G.
Jones Ligon Monday.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
THE GALLEY FIRE.
Customs Aboard Ship Concerning It-Saw-
ing and Shifting the KindIinrs

Customs Aboard Ship Concerning It-Saw-
ing and Splitting the KindIngs.
The galley stove has rack around the
top To keep the pots and kettles from slid
ing oil when the ship pitches and rolls.
Some stoves arc provided also with iron
straps, which can be secured to the rack
across the top of the stove, over the pots
and Kettles, so that they can't slide mt all
but arc held down to one spot. As far as
the lire Itself is concerned, that is kept just
rs it would he in stove ashore.
On American deep water ships the com
mon custom is 10 burn hard coal, and the
fire is built anew every day 1t is let 30
out after supper has been prepared and is
built up again in tho morning. The cool,
Is an carly riser, for on these ships it is
customary 10 give the watch on deck COZ
fee ut half past I or clock in the morn
ing. On some ships the men get II little
snack of something to eat with it, For
the preparation OF this early coffee I he cook
makes IL wood fire. When the coffee has
been made, no puts OH coal and starts up
the fire for the day.
The wood used is usually cord wood
sawed and split When Il ship is ut sea, il
Is not convenient to run out and get ii
bundle Of kindling wood at the store. and
an ample supply of ircwood is taken
aboard ut tho outset. The customs us to
this wood vary. Some ships take aboard
regular cord wood, which is both sawed
and split aboard; some have the wood
sawed into lengths ashore and take it
aboard in that shape To be split up as need.
ell on the ship. There may ut times be
some wood that has been used ior dun
mage and can be sawed up
As to who saws and splits the wood ON
the ship customs vary also. Oftcncst
probably, the cook does, saving and split
ting enough 10 last perhaps two or three
days at - time. If there arc boys ON the
ship, they arc likely 10 saw the wood On
some ships the sailors SAW il and split it
and stack it UP for the cook. who is sun
posed 10 have enough to do in his regular
utics.-New York sun
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
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ISAAC CANNADAY, REpoh TER.

word has been received here from Rev.
w. n. Martin stating that his health was
much improved and that he expected Ia
arrive here next Saturday.
Rev. Paul Seig, of Wytheyille, a grad.
uate OF Roanoke College, of the class of
'S7, is In town.
3 Sudo. of Giles county, was In
town yesterday on business.
William Pabst has moved his sbon
from Bnrwell street to Ligon's livery on
Main street.
Sergeant Frier received a telegram
Monday evening from the sheriff at Coal
Greek, Tenn, telling him to look out for
a negro named James Garrett, alias
Thomas Potter. Yesterday Sergeant Frier
SAW the negro and promptly arrested him,
assigning him comfortable quarters in
Maple Shade Inn.
Mrs. Huffard and her daughters, of
Tazewell. are visiting the formers sister.
Mrs. j. b. Baumgardnel, on the Boule-
v,rd.
Jackson Beall returned to Scottsville
last night.
"A. i. Scott, of Lynchburg, and Blair
Filter, of Roanoke, were registered at
Hotel Duval yesterday
Miss Carrie Preston and her grand.
mother are visiting friends in Vinton.
Information was received Yesterday of
the death Monday night of Mrs l.. r.
Munford at her home, "Greenfield," stu
ated at New Amsterdam, Botetourt
county. Mrs Nunford was the mother
of Hon. \. G. Preston and Mrs. Gilmer
Breckenridge. of Washington county.
The funeral will take place to-day at 3
o'clock p. m.
j. L. Helms and j. a. Evans, of Ellis
ton, were in town yesterday.
VIM. NJ. Neighbors, who lives near
McAfee's Knob, lost one of his oxen re-
Gently. The animal fell on the ice and
died from the effects
j. ID. Derflew. representative of
Lynchburg firm of Nowl,n and Gibbs,
was in town yesterday. Mr.. Derfew is
on an extended trip West.
j. d. Parry, of Roanoke. was in tow n
Monday on business.
S. +. Eader, who has been connected
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
Es-.wARM TINE OVER DEAcoNs.
Old Men Give Way to Young In Church
of Venerable John Lasner

Richmond, Feb. S.-Tbeie came near
being riot TO- night in the Sixth Mount
Zion Church,o of which the venerable John
Jasper, OF wide fame as the expounder OF
Inc doctrine that de sun do move and
de erf m square," Is pastor.
1t seems that in the election of dea.
cons, the first of the year, all tie old men
we're turned down and new and young
men were chosen. This did not satisjy
the congregation, and there was meet
ing to- night to consider motion to recon-
slider. The sisters were allowed to attend.
aud the church was packed TO the doors.
Excitement rail- high, as we'll rs the Their
nometer, and three messages were sent
Tor the police to quell the disorder that
arose,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
A REAL CArARRH CURE

The I'D cent trial size of Ely's Cream
Sam can be had of the druggist is sufli-
cient to demonstrate it's great merit
Send 10 cents, we will mail it. Full size
Soc.
ELY BROS, SO Warren ST., n. Y. city.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to great extent loss of hearing. Nv
the use of Ely's Cream Balm droppinr Of
mucus has ceased, voice and hearing have
greatly improved.-J. W. Davidson.
Atty at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
gSS- Subscribe for The Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
SALEM.

Salem car runs between Terry building and
Eslcm. First car Sundays at $40 a. IN. Tickets
between Roanoke and Salem can be purchased
I'm Roanoke at VaushaI's cigar stand Terry
building, and at billiard 4 Persinger's Salem.
Vinton car runs between Terry building aud
|VInton. and connects with Norwich and Crystal
Sprnfs cara. First Ger Sundays 500 a. m.
/ Norwich car runs between Union Depot and
Norwich and connects with V.nton and Or, stal
|Sprines cars. Trlps marked ~ win go throue h
to:Nofwich; all other trips will stop at Wood
|rnms First car Sundays 800 M.
/ College car runs between Union Depot and
Virginia College, via Baseball Park, aud cou-
meets with Norwich and Vinton cars
n Crystal Spring car rnns between Union Depot
and Crystal Springs. First cur Sundays S:u0 q.
west End car runs between Union Depot and
EuH" street First car Sundays s:2A n. IN.
/ FRANKLIN Road car runs between Union u spot
md Tenth avenue 3. W.
East Roanoke car ruus between Union Depot
and Lynchburg avenue n G.
s. W. JAMESON, Gcn'l Mgr.
ONCE Rooms i0o and lc6 Terry Building.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
n NV Norfolk Western
I1.ai-am Schedule in Eject
Dec. 6. 1897.

EwEsrBoUND LEAVE ROANOKE
DAILY
ny a. m. Washington and Chattanooga
bnmltetD for Bristol, intermediate sta.
Cions anu the South and West. Pull
4 man sieepers to New Orleans and Mem
pms Connects at Radford for Blue
7 field and Pocahontas.
10 p. M, the Chicago Express for Rad
ford, Blnehell, Pocahontas. Kenova
Cincinnati indianapolis, st. louis
\ Kansas City, Columbus and Chicaoo
pullman Buffet Sleeper Roanoke to
columbus. Also for Pulaski. Wythe.
aVllie. bristol, Knoxville, Chattauoogs
sand intermediate points.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT ROANOKE.
rom Norfolk $50 a. M; 4:O5 p. m.
rom Hagerstown $50 a. M. 400 p. m.
rom Winston LEO p. m.
rom Bristol and the West 1:4O p IN.
8ORTH AND EASTBOUND, LEAVE.
h ROANOKE DAILY.
70 p IN. 1or petersburg, Richmond and
I Norfolk.
ioO p. m. for Washington, Hagerstown,
philadelphia and New York.
$50 p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk.
/ Pullman sleepers Roanoke to Norfolk
and Lynchburg to Richmond.
:30 p. m. Washington and Chattanooga
limited> for Washington, Hagerstown,
philadelphia and New York. Pullman
lsleepers to Washington via. Shenan.
Sdoah Junction and Baltimore and Ohio
railroad.
durham Division-I.eave Lynchburg
Union station) daily, except Sunday,
i4:O0 p. m. for South Boston and Dur
ham and intermediate stations.
1 inston-Salem Division-L.ave Roanoke
(Union station) 4:25 p. m. and 1870 a. IN.
daily, except Sunday for Rocky Mount,
'Martinsville, Winston Salem and inter
mediate stations.
For all additional information apply
ticket Office or to w. B. Bevill, General
tassenger Agent, Roanoke, Va.
M F. Bragg. Travelling Passenger
gent.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09

II is not often that a physician recon-
mends patent medcine when he does,
you may know that it is a good one DR..
}. Z. Cleveland, Glasgow, Va, writes: ''I
have used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy in my practice
and 1t assproven to he an excellent rem :
edv, where thorough course of medicine
had FILLED with me. l recommend it 10
my patients every time for collie and dar-
rhoea" Many other progressive physi-
clans recommend and use his remedy he
cause il always cures and cures quickly
Get bottle and you will have Az excel.
lent doctor in the house for all bowel
complaints, both for children and adults.
For sale by II. c. Barnes, "He puts up
prescriptions.
Vienna and Cream Bread. Rolls, Buns,
Pies, Maccaroous, Lady Fingers, Kisses,
Pound Cake, Angel Food. Lsdy Cake,
Current Cake. Cream Puts. Chccola te
Puifs, ETC., at j. j. CATOGNTS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-09
Treating Him Ger Nothing.

What are You treating me for, doc
tori
"Loss of memory. You have owed me
bill of $50 for two years "-Dctvoit
Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30
Miss Sawyer to Sing in Augusta.

Mrs. Antonio H. Sawyer of New
York city. formerly of Waterville. the
famous contralto and voice teacher.
will sing at the morning service in the
Universalist church, next Sunday
morning. September 4th. Her selec-
ton will be announced later in the
week.
The New York Journal has this to
say of Mrs. Sawyer:
This richly endowed contraltO sing
er, who has won a leading position in
concert and Oratorio during the past
three years. halls from the banks of
the Kennebec, being a native of Maine.
and completes the quartet Of famous
American singers, which comprises
Emma Games, Annie Louise Cary and
Lillian NOrdica.''
Mrs. Sawyer is known in all parts OF
the Union as is shown by this tribute
for the Galveston Tribune:
Mrs. Sawyer sang herself into the
hearts of all. She possesses a fine,
rich voice and her song by Chaminade
was exquisitely tender and sung with
much expression. Her articulation was
especially good. In 'Chant Hindou."
a violin obligato. played by Professor
Lindenberg. Mrs. Sawyer was highly
appreciated and had to respond to
many encores, one of the sweetest be-
ing 1.-The Maid Of Dundee"
Her work at Boston concert on a
hot evening, in a noisy hall, is thus
commented on by the Boston Sunday
Times:
Her opening number was exceedingly
we'll done, but it was in the last group
of simpler songs that her rarest charm
were most evident. We shall hope to
hear Mrs. Sawyer again in Boston be-
fore long, for an artist who could make
a success under such circumstances as
last Thursdays would never be heard
but with pleasure. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30
THE cossossEcomTee REGATTA.
Waubaushsns Wins Silver Medal, vsse Second
and Ella Pearl Third.

The Cobbossecontee regatta which
was twice postponed. last week. was
finally held. Monday afternoon, al
though the day was not propitious for
good time. There was very heavy
head wind and the lake was rough.
There was not a large attendance be-
sides the cottagers as 1t was too cool.
The boats to race at 3.45 started of.
The Undine, Capt. H. H. Small, was in
the lead. the Ella Pearl. Capt. Frank
Prescott, was second, the Waubau-
shene. Capt. r. w. Soule. third. and
the Vega. Capt. Melville Smith.
brought up the rear.
On account Of the heavy wind none
of the smaller boats ventured out. At
the start the boats all had their sails
reefed but as they drew away from the
shore they took them out and went
along under full sail over the Emile
course.
At the stakeboat on the turn the I'm
dine, which was closely following the
Waubaushene. broke her gan and was
obliged to drop out OF the race. The
other boats kept on and finished with
the Waubaushene first, the Vega Sec
ond. and the Ella Pearl third.
The official time was: Waubaushene,
III. 9m.. Asec.; Vega. III. 2Om.. 10sec.;
Ella Pearl, H., 29m, 25sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30
ENJOYABLE LAWN PARTY.
Ladies Of Eastern Star Have Very Pleasant
Party, Monday.

Although 1t was very cool, Monday
evening. there was d goodly number in
attendance 1.-THE lawn party given by
the ladies of Rose of Sharon Chapter,
o. E. s., on the lawn Of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. Cunningham, on Melville street.
Those who were brave enough to at
tend. despite the threatening weather
were amply, repaid, for 1t was one of
the most enjoyable occasions Of the
season.
A unique idea was in the hanging
of Japanese lanterns around the lawn.
They started from Mr.. Cunningham
house and were hung from several
houses in the vicinity on both
sides of the street making a large
enclosure. The lanterns were very
pretty, there being a number of odd
shapes and patterns among them.
During the evening there was whist
in the house and dancing on the lawn
for which Dennis Orchestra furnished
excellent music. Light refreshments
were served and at late hour when
the party broke up all were unanimous
in expressing 1t as one of the most de-
lightful times of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30

ed furloughs and sent to their homes,
where 1t is expected that q few days
of rest and renewed acquaintance
with their mothers cooking will make
them all right again and At for duty.
Captain Baker who was taken III
with typhoid in Portland Sunday, had
been acting major Of the I'd Battalion,
since Major Collins was taken i'll, and
came to camp, Saturday, with the regi-
ment. He went home that afternoon
to spend Sunday with his family. He
was not feeling well when he left
camp, but nothing serious was antici-
pated.
Majors Timer and Collins and Quar-
termaster Harris, who are at their
homes on sick Burroughs, are doing as
well as can be expected.
Camp Notes.
The officers mess has not been estab-
lished on account of the failure to Sc
cure suitable cook.
Colonel Kendall left on the morning
train. Monday. to visit his family at
Camp Ellis, and will return, today.
The payrolls for the batteries have
arrived and the men are rejoicing over
the prospect Of having some money in
a few days.
DR.. Elliott is again on duty but still
feels the effects of the great strain at
tendant on having charge of so large
a hospital train.
Captain Dow of Co. "A, will be in
command of the I'd Battalion until Ma
jor Collins return. unless Captain
Baker makes a speedy recovery.
Papa" Murch. the genial quarter
master sergeant of the LIST Regiment,
returned with the boys and shows lit
tie signs of having gone through such
hardships.
jeremiah Daley, a member of Co. F.
who came home on the first hospital
train, having strained his leg, causing
verbose veins, is no better and as soon
as the clothing account can be settled
will be granted his discharge. There
has been some difficulty in settling this
account as it is not definitely known
how the State and national equipments
are to be settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30
Sergeant Partridge More Comfortable.

Sergeant Lester A. Partridge, quar-
termaster of Co. F. Is suffering Of q
mild form Of typhoid fever at his home
on Court street. Mr.. Partridge had
been i'll four days when the orders
came for the LIST Maine to return to
Augusta. He was placed upon the
hospital train and upon his arrival in
this city was taken to his home.
He Is under the care Of DR.. Turner.
and that physician Is Of the opinion
that he will quickly recover from the
fever. Mr.. Partridge has many friends
in this city and they will be very much
pleased to hear that. although confined
to his bed. he Is quite comsoFtable. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30

Mr.. Woodman OF Rockland, returned
home, Monday morning. from short
visa Sc his friend, W. g. Moody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30
caspel Mission Meetinqs.

The extra meetings now being held
at the Gospel Mission are unusually
good. Mr.. Russell is a very interesting
man and is full of the power Of the
Holy Ghost. We would like to urge
the Christians especially. to come to
the o'clock meetings. These will con-
tinue until Wednesday. No one could
afford to miss the evening service II
they knew how much they were losing.
Let everybody come. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30
Sergeant Dsqen Is improving.

Sergeant John Alden Degen of Co. F.
who returned from Chickamauga on
the hospital train is still very i'll
with malaria Monday was the 14th
day of his fever. DIR. w. s. Hill. who
is attending him does not consider him
dangerously i'll. Yesterday afternoon. he
was resting quite comfortably and his
many friends in this city hope for his
speexly recovery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30

That jolly quartet which for the last
eight days has been at Camp 81, Ocean
Point, broke camp. Monday. and returned
home on the evening boat. The party.
composed Of Alonxo H. ,Chadbourne. G. f.
Sturtevant. E. 8. Hall of Augusta. and
f. A. Williams of Boston, had most
enjoyable outing, and the best part of the
whole thing Is that Mr.. Chadbourne's
race was not clustered Uy the sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
llnceln.

The following are the real estate trans
fers in Lincoln county for one week:
BREMEN-Delia n. Taylor to Syder
+. Osier. qand and buildings. q.
BOOTHBAY-Edward 8. Burnham to
Grace L. Lamb. land and buildings. n;
Rebecca n. Wylie to heirs Of Moses Ma
son, land, $3.50.
DAMARISCOTTA-Ge d. Waits ct al.
to Inhabitants of Damariscotta, land and
buildings. IS.
-Chas. W. Erskine to FL,
bridge 9. Baker. land. 80; EreeUan II
Woodbridge to Jos. B. Parsons, land. 81,
Freeman H. Woodbridge "a. Jos. B. Par
sons. land. 81; Elbridge g. Baker to Jan
3. Parsons, land and buildings, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30
Paid s. Tor Cutting 4 Bey.

Harrison whittier was fined s. by
Judge Andrews. Monday. for a kick
and two slaps administered to Samuel
L.. Silver. 12-years-old boy. at
Pettingil1's corner. The boy had be-
come mad at Mr. Whittier and had
called him some hard names and
thrown rocks at him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30

Also big mark down on higher priced
waists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-30
Toniaht's Band Concert.

Following is the programme for the
band concert which will be given in Nom
ument park, this evening at $50 O'Clock,
by the Augusta Cadet Band:
March. '.Boston Commandery," Carter
Overture. 'La Plus Belle.'' Bready
Song and Dance. You and I" II. A. Hall
Medley dragged RapscalliOns," Bell
Polka ji Concert Entire Act" StimsOn
Song for Cornet, "Will You Then Be
True?" ]. Day
Two-Step, admiral Dewey's," (by re-
Guest1. Carey
star Spangled Banner" Key
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-11-05
5NggeJfi0H.

Many girls Of sixteen yssrs ttem TO
have consumption. dthough they have Il
not.
Their anxious parents and ifisnds watch
them slowly i,ds away.
A dsa,h-liks p,llof, transpafsn, COM
riezion and iutisanse arc signs Of this
condition.
The body lacks bod.
Mrs. John Tanscy kaovr ire meaning
Of these symptoms, ard the cure.
She lives at 100 Baker Street, Detroit,
Aieh.
Her advice 10 mothers has been Of great
valus TO her ncighbors. She tells the story
10 help olhts who are al distance.
Sic 'ai4i
"Whsn my daughter was sixteen years
old she began 10 waste away.
"fiad | not known there wat no faint Of
consumption IN the family | would have
believed her lung were Affected.
"Shc grew thinner and thinner svsfy day.
She lacked only tho hacking cough 10 show
all the outward signs Of eoniump,ion.
sour Doctor called the disass by an odd
name, which | harmed meant simply weak
blood.
"No treatment seemed TO DO her any good.
She was iAding away tclore our eycs.
81 was induced 10 toy DR.. William Pink
Pills Tor Pale Pe5pls. and tho change they
made was almosi magical.
"Bsiofc shr had taken half boz there
was great improvement In her looks, ap-
pstiie and weight