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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

General Miles ought to come back home
from Europe one of the best informed
military men in the United States. He
has already had an opportunity of study
ing the soldierly qualities of the Turks
ard Greeks and is now in Russia observ.
ing the movement of the soldiers 81 that
country, and before he returns next Sep
TENDER will watch the,fall maneuvres of
the German army. He also had a fine
opportunity of inspecting the different
branches of the British army at the
queens jubilee and beside has no doubt
studied to some extent the military sys
TEN of Italy, Austria and France. With
such plendid opportunities for acquiring
information he ought to be able, in case
of war, to put the American army in a
condition to cope with the soldiers of any
nation,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

Early next spring a party will be sent
out from the geological survey to make
another investigation of gold resources
in Alaska. An appropriation of $25, 900
was asked for from Congress last year,
but the amount was cut down to IS, 600
This was not available in time to send n
party last season, but it will be used in
dispatching probably three survey ex-
perts, headed by Prof Spur, already n
recognized, authority in Alaska, and an
effort will be made to have Conore ss raise
the appropriation to about the same
asked for last year. If this should be
granted, more than one PARTY will go.
They will probably stay until the latter
part of August, though plans have not
been determined. The mission is to com
pile authentic data, on which another
more complete report will be based, and to
make an accurate survey and geological
map of the region.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
ELECTRIC BITTERS.

Electric BitteIs is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps mere gener-
ally needed when the languid, exhausted
feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid
and sluggish and the need of n tonic and
Alternative is felt. a prompt use of this
medicine has often avertcd long and per
haps fatal bilious fevers. No medicine
will act more surely in counteracting and
freeing the system from malarial poison.
Headache, Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters. SOC
and $l.00 per bottle at Massie's Phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street, Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

The report Of Mr.. ] or dan, of the Amer
lean fur seal commission, will show, IL is
said,a decided decrease of seal life on the
Probyloff Islands, due chiefly to pelagic
sealing, killing the animals on the
open sea, which is mostly carried ON by
the Canadians. The seal question is one
that promises TO be a constant source of
irritation between Great Britain and the
United States, and as all of this agitation
and annoyance is for the benefit of one of
the greatest monopolies eff the country,
tie Alaskan Fur-Seal Company, it is be-
lieved by many that the total extinction
of the seals would be the easiest way of
settling the matter and removing con-
slant source of danger to the peace OF the
country.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

Cpto the time CT Cleveland's election
It was 4 popular superstition with poll
tlciani that no candidate whose name
began with the letter G. could be elected
to the presidency. The idea arose from
the fact that no man whose surname
presented this popularity, no matter
how strong he was with tho people, had
ever been successful al the polls There
were two Cl!ntons, George and Dewitt,
William If. Crawford, Henry Clay,
Lewis Cass and IL number of others.
who, though their prospects seemed
bright indeed, met with Il defeat when
1t came TO tho test. Several of the e's,
George Clinton and Henry Clay, for in
stance. were strong candidates several
times, but never could "mako the
rifle. "-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
DESCENDANTS OF PILGRIMS.
Sir Walter Besant Figures That There
AFRO 10000 In America.


Many people i'll America claim descent
from the pilgrim fathers. There might
be very considerable number, if we
como to think of it. For instance, let
us assume the number of married peo-
pie among the first hundred who sur
vlved the first winter as 90 couples. We
will allow them three children apiece
We will give to each Of these children
two-a large allowance, it is true Then
we have for each married couple, for
the first generation, 3 descendants; for
tho second, 6; for the third, 10; for the
fourth, "a; for the fifth. 48; for the
sixth, 06; for tho seventh, 1912; for the
eighth, 1854; for the ninth and tho pres
ent generation, 76S, and for the orig
inal 20 married couples, 1880. So
that tho living descendants of tho May
flower pilgrims can hardly DO moro than
about 10, 000 Out Of these great many
have probably clean forgotten their de-
scent. Probably there are not anything
like 10, 600
If were an American, should GER
tainly like to be one of that 10000.
Not that feel the least attraction to q
AhhioM liNl ltullllC TtllSlOu, UuG De-
cause the pilgrim fathers made so fierce
fight for existence and place where
they could think rs they pleased and
allow nc ono else to think as no might
please. Ancestry, i'll this country at
least, is chiefly il matter of selection
The people who keep up their geneal-
ogies drop out as they 90 along num-
berless branches. People who wish to
recover their genealogies have got to
Glitch on" mt one of tho dropped
branches. Every marriage i'll geneal-
ogy is Il kind of junction, where many
lines may meet. Now, the business of
the gencalogist is to look up all the juno
tons, to follow up each one and to
choose the line which offers the mos5
desirable alliances. Some years ago an
ingenious gentleman offered to find roy
al descent for any one for e70 down.
He did it, too, quite honestly. He said
that If you could only get back 100
years CT so it was perfectly easy to COLI
meet with Edward 1 or Edward Ill
Sir Walter Bcsant i'll London Queen.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
PAVED WITH GOLD.
RoaI in California Which is Worth $40 n
Ton

California boasts road paved with
goid says the New York Journal. John
Johnson, a widower, of Bloomfield,
wished to improve the road from his
home to the village of Valleyford For
this purpose he received permission from
Widow Martin Jones to take rock from a
hillside on her furm.
While cGrting the rock he noticed what
seemed to he specks of gold shining in
the sunlight Seeming wealth, he sent
samples TO San Francisco 10 be assayel,
and learned that the stone he was build
ing his road with was gold. bearing quartz
worth from IS to SIC ton.
Then he sought the widow, and, point-
ing out the fortune which seemed to be
hidden in the hill. proposed To share the
cost and profit of development. But the
widow was coy financially as we'll rs SEN
timentally. She did not believe in John
son or his gold. mine yarn, and in the Ian.
guage of the Bowery. "trun 'em down
hard" Her permission had been given
to put the rock on the road, and that was.
all she cared to have done with it.
Johnson was furious, but he saw his
opportunity. The widow had given the
rock for the road-pn the road it should
go, even if it were worth 500 ton. So
all summer long Johnson's wagons
worked until four miles of road were
built, but the widow didn't weaken.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Give the babies LAXOL, which is Cas-
tor Oil made as palatabe as honey.
STANDS AT THE HEAD

Aug. j. Bogel. the leading druggist of
Shreveport, La, says: CDR. Kings New
Discovery is the only thing that cures my
cough, md it is the hest seller [ have -
j. i. Campbell, merchant of Stafford,
Ariz writes: CDR. Kings New Discovery
is all that is claimed for it, it never fails,
and is n sure cure for consum ption.
Coughs, Colds. i cannot say enough for
its merits" DIR. King 's--New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is
not an experiment. 1t has .'een tried for
a century. and to-day. stands at the head
1t never disappoints. Free trial bottles
at Massie's Pharmacy, 100 jefferson
street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

Two lots on Henry street s. W., 5000
each, terms any way.
Two lots on Lewis Addition. so by 1870
feet, 500 EACH Payments to suit pur-
chaser.
Best lot. best location in Southeast
Roanoke, or Seventh avenue, in front of
Mr. Junius McGehee's residence, 50x130,
$3.50.
Two lots on Eleventh street car line n.
w, 50Xl30 feet, $3.50 each
Two lots on Dale avenue S. C., 40x130
feet, $780, 50 cash 50 pei month
Lot on Second avenue n. w, 50xl30
feet, just west of Park street, $40.
great sacrifice Of one of the most val
liable residences of Franklin road; for sale
Oh reasonable terms.
Two houses and lots on Park street n.
W., in good repair Price and terms
strictly in keeping with the times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
WE'LL WORTH THE MONEY.

The theatre going public have been so
often misled, by promises made by differ
ent theatrical organizations rs to the
merits of their attractions that they have
grown 70 place very little faith in the
promises made so temptingy by the
posters displayed. So such being the case,
an organization of real merit often
suffers for shortcomings of some barn
stormirg company. The public in this
city are ever ready to literally patronize
the theatre. but they want value for the
money they invest. They want per-
Torrance that has merit and n scenic pro.
duction that is artistic, picturesque and
novel. In a word they must have first
class article or they will stay at home. On
Thursday next, August 26, the scenic
play Humanity" will be presented here.
The play, company and scenic accessories
must be of a superior order or they would
not have received the flatterirg notices in
the cities where they have been seen.
The company. judging from the names in
the cast, is a most excellent one AMI as
the production is identicaliy the same rs,
presented ut it's run in New York city at
the Academy of Music, that too is most,
elaborate. Every thing points to the fact
that we will see first class entertain
ment.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

a Vermont man who was defendant in
a divorce suit shot the Judge because he
did not like his decision. If such a
shooting had occurred in the South it
would be pointed to in the North as an
instance of the slight value placed on
human life in this section. but circum-
stances alter cases, land now it is only one
of the enigmas of crime
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
SOUTHERN LYCEUM ASSOCIATION.

An association has lately .heen formed
to organize cooperative public lyceums
in the largest cities of the South to pro.
mote popular education, and it's appeals
are meeting with Il ready response from
all quarters The.ofIicers are Henry Wat
tefson, of Louisville Ky president; Gen
eral John b. Gordon, Atlanta, Ga, vice.
president, and Hugh c. Middleton, Au.
gnsta, Ga, secretary and treasurer. The
advisory board of the ASSOCIATION COM
prises such names as the above, along
with Rev. DIR. J. l.. NJ. Curry, Thomas
Nelson Page. ex Senator Patrick Walsh,
Rev. Sam Jones, and other distinguished
Southern men of letters.
An address has been issued by the pro
motors to the people of the South, calling
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
PROPOSALS.

Sealed bids marked "Proposals for fur
nishing sewer pipe" and addressed to W.
f.. Thomas, clerk of the City Council of
the city of Roanoke, will be received
until noon, September ~, 1897, for fur
nishipg and delivering f. o. b. cars mt
Roanoke 1850 linear feet of 24 inch drain
pipe, and 200 linear feet OF Is inch stand
ard terra Gotta sewer pipe
The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved j. II. WlNGATE,
City Engineei
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Flnnts from Buds.

There are certain varieties of noun
tain plants which gave singular pro-
vision of nature for perpetuating their
species. The duration of summer i'll
these elevated regions is too short TO
permit of the ripening of seeds, and tho
top buds fall off and tal1o root as would
the seeds
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

bargain inn lot on Tazewell avenue.
House on Centre avenue n. W.. we'll To-
Gated. rooms, big lot, good stable, only
$1,000.
One of the cosicst cottages in the cjtv
can he found in East Roanoke, which we
are Offering at 5000. Very easy terms.
"A large variety of choice fruit good stable
on lot, just what you want.
Big bargain, lot 50xl3O, Eighth avenue
8. w.
Several lots West End, well located, Mt
Il sacrifice.
We will not only furnish you with va
cant lots and houses ready built mt hard
times prices in any part of the city, but
will furnish you lot and build YOU -
house or will build on your owa lot and
make the payments about the same as
rent. Call and let us talk the matter over.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

The latest news from the Yukon gold
region is to the effect that the prospectors
try are no. at all anXioue to return. The
number and the variety of the stories
concerning the Alaskan gold fields are
amazing.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
TO MERCHANTS.

keep OH hand complete line of dry
goods and notion samples for Guggen-
heimer 81 Co., and invite all merchant is
to call. rooms No l and 2, over the old
postoflice on Jefferson street.
w. II. PAULLING.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

The late Senator George, of Mississippi
unlike many Of the members of the
American house of lords, was not a mill
ionaire. He died poor, which is one of
the many evidences of that high integrity
which was one of his most striking char
acteristics. In these days of sugar trusts
and monopolies of all kinds, he might,
had he been so inclined, have accumulat-
ed much wealth, but beyond the salary
which he received as United States SEN
ator his income amounted to but little.
He WAS man Of profound erudition, but
was not known to the country as IL great
orator or brilliant debater. His work in
the Senate was of that quiet and unos-
tentatious character so useful in practical
legislation, and his influence among his
fellow Senator's was perhaps greater than
that of many who are noted for their dis.
plays OF rhetoric and powers OF oratory.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

the Democrats are not counting on any
division in their ranks for an increase of
the majority which they are conf dent
their State ticket will receive at the cleo
ton in November
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

Managers of the national Republican
party have recently met in Chicago to
prepare for vigorous campaign in Il
half dozen States this fall. One feature
of especial moment in the conference will
be the conduct of the campaign in Ohio,
where the situation is n peculiar one and
where it is the desire CT those high in the
party councils that no mistake be made.
What part, if any, the Republican league
Will take in the elections in Virginia, Iowa,
Kentucky, Maryland and Massachusetts is
will also be determined during the con.
ference. In Virginia especially the sit
uation is considerably complicated by
dlssensions among the party leaders, but
as the Republicans of this State have n
way of voting together on election day,
despite their chickering's and jealousies,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

Russia has about decided to prohibit
the expectation of wheat from that coun-
try, which would help to increase the de-
mand for American grain. 1t is an i'll
wind that blows nobody good.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

The Greeks in Athens who held mass
meeting and urged King George to renew
the war against Turkey had probably
never met the bloody Moslems on the
battlefield, or they would not be so anx-
ious TO fight.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU.

have hot weather shoes for everybody.
Keep your feet nice and cool and you can
stand the hot weather, | have complete
stock In two stores-Sa!em avenue ann
Jefferson street. BACHRACH.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
WE ARE THE People.

At least, we are the peoples friend, for
we enable them to buy GOOD shoes
CHEAP. Come to either store-Ealem
avenue or Jefferson street-and get a
square deal and good pair of shoes
BACHRACH
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, instantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. It
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands. chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
Or. Cady's Condition Powders, are

Ur. Cndy's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
verrlifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
ELLIS BROS, lO4 Jefferson Street.
TRADING IN coUNrERFEIrs.
An Exchange in Paris Where Walters
Buy Ealse Coins

~AA AS-NShuh6C III w mere walters
Buy False Coins.
The police of Paris recently discovered
regularly organized market place for
the sale of spurious coins IF France 1t
was extensively patronizrd by walters,
who lay in IL supply of the false coins to
work them off on tourists The large stock
OF false coins seized were found to be of n
quality superior to that generally uttered
by counterueiters.. The idea seemed to
be to safely insure small profits. For
instance lot of five franc pieces were
found to have an almost bullion value of
three francs each, thus allowing tho dis.
honest purchaser Il clear profit of one
franc.
Few people LOOK closly at II franc piece,
ana IL very bud limitations can he success
fully uttered in four cases out of five.
The average price paid ut this exchange for
franc pieces Was twenty five centimes, or
two and half cents. European CONT
neutal walters are past masters in the art
of passing counterfeit or dcmonetized
coins, foreigners being their victims.
For more than hundred years the
Shakers have been studying. the remedial
properties of plants. They have made
many discoveries, but their greatest
achievement was made last year 1t is
cordial that contains already digested
food and il a digester OF food. it is effect
i've in removing distress after eating, and
creates an appetite for more food so that
eating becomes Il pleasure. Pale, thin
people become plump and healthy under
its use. 1t arrests the wasting of con-
sumption.
There never has beeu such step for.
ward in the cure of indigestion az this
Shaker Cordial. Your druggist will be
glad to give you little book descriptive
of the product.
Give the babies LAXOL, which is Cas-
tor Oil made as DalntHhle as hnnav
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
CASToRIA.
Tho fac II
similo ~ 10 On
signature ~ IZXN1ST every
Of C1<A%V ZLLC&<Z[ wrapper.

Fresh Pineapples in to-day, sweet and
luscious Direct from the Flori ha pine
groves. ]. J.CATOGNI.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25
ON EXHIBITION!

Oh, for home! A place to
call ones own, where no foot
steps of the coming landlord
makes the pocket-book tremble
in anticipation of the regular
monthly pinch. Come, let us
exhibit to you such bargains as
have never before been offered
in Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

Breakfast, % cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets, 81. j.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-25

Strawberry Ice Cream made of fresh
strawberries at j. j. Catogni's.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-02
kittrell Letter.

kITTRELL, n. c., Dec. |, 1897.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Miss DOllie
Grissom died last w ednesday afternoon
after long illness. which she bore
with all the Chris tian resignation and
fortitude Of so good a woman. Her
disposition was truly a kindly and low
able one and well did she fill the niche
assigned her in this world; and though
her friends may grieve that she is taken
from them they may feel assured that
she has gone to a better land and has
received the plaudit swell done, thou
good and faithful servant" She was
buried Saturday at Antioch church, of
which she had long been a most useful
member. Rev. X. ID. Holmes con-
Quoted the services liz the absence of
her pastor, Rev. G. l.. Whitaker.
Thanksgiving Day was very gener-
ally observed here. Services were
held in the morning at the Episcopal
church, at night at the Methodist
church. Business was suspended and
everybody who had dog went hunt
ing, and not many were left behind for
klttrell just at present has quite a
''craZe' for the canine tribe.
Messrs. r. b. Raney and Guy V.
Barnes, of Raleigh. came to take
Thanksgiving dinner with their friends.
DR.. and Mrs. }. NJ. Hills, of New
buryport, Mass, have arrived and
! opened their winter residence. Quite
a number of Northern gentlemen are
! here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Moore went to
Raleigh Sunday to visit friends. They
returned yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Cheatham are
receiving the congratulations of friends,
y sweet little girl arrived Sunday night
to bring added JOY and brightness tc
their home.
Rev. c. l.. Whitaker returned yes
terday from High Point. accompanied
by his brother. Rev. Carey Whitaker
who will spend a short while with him
before going to Littleton, his home
We are much pleased that Rev. Mr.
Whitaker has been returned to thi:
charge.
Rev. X. D. Holmes left yesterda,
Tor Raleigh to attend the y. G. Metho
odlst Conference, which opens there
this morning. p.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-02
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

At this time OF the year IL cold is very
easily contracted, and il let to run its
course without the aid of some reliable
cough medicine is liable to result in that
dread disease, pneumonia We know OF
no better remedy to cure Il cough or cold
than Chamberlain Cough Remedy. We
have used itquite extensively and it has
always given entire satisfactiOn-OOla-
gah, Ind. Ter. Chief.
This is the only remedy that is known
to be il certain preventative OF pneumo-
MIA Among the many thousands who
have used it for colds and la grippe we
have never vet learned of Il single case
having,resuited in pneumonia. Persons
who have weak lungs or have reason to
fear an attack of pneumonia, should
keep the remedy at hand. The 20 and
80 cent sizes for sale by the Dorsey Drug
Go.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-02
JUST LIKE HIM.

We publish elsewhere language i'm
puted TO Senator Butler and the proof.
His denial in the Caucasian was the
denial OF an accusation never made
against him. The lodging and eva
sion is worthy Of him. We did not
hear him, but We do not doub, he
made the statement, for knowing him
as we do. we think he made the state
ment fft0nSt 1pr ffIiGrs Marion But
icr mean enough to suspect such mo-
tlveS OF human being.
God knows the meanness of Demo-
cratic politicians is bad enough, but
we don't think that any man would
make that indictment against any race
or set OF men, unless he wa, capable of
doing the same. And in all our ex-
perlence we have never known a man
! 50 devoid OF political or personal CON
| science as This same blatant hypoCrite.
Tie Harsctutr.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-02
1t is Said of Celery.

That if celery were eaten more free
ly sufferers from rheumatism would be
comparatively few.
That when celery is eaten largely an
alkaline blood is the result, and that
where this exists there can he neither
rheumatism nor govt.
That it should not only he eaten raw
but cooked.
That it should be cut in small pieces
and boiled till tender. in as little water
as possible, and after adding to this a
little rich milk, thicken slightly with
flour and season with butter, pepper
and salt.
That the tender leaves and small
ends Of the stalk, which are usually
thrown away, should be used for soups
and even the greener leaves are useful
for they can be dried and powdered anC
used for tlavoring soups and the dress
ings of roast.-Erchange