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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
MORE TERRITORY.

1t is reported in Canada that the
United States desires To purchase Green
land from Denmark, with the view of Sc
curing one or more harbors in the North
Atlantic ocean. AS all the explorations
of that ice-bound country have only
tended to confirm the belief that it is ut
terly barren and uninhabtable it is diff
cult to discover any reason why this Gov.
eminent should desire to add any more
Northern territory to its possessions.
Alaska has turned out to be valuable
possession, and even before the discovery
of gold there it's seal and other fisheries,
as we'll as its immense timber resources,
had demonstrated it's future utility to
the people of the United States, but with
Greenland the case is entirely different.
From all accounts the entire interior is
one vast sheet of ice and snow, and if
there are any fish along the shores likely
to he of any value to the people of this
country such n fact is not generally
known.
1t may be the policy of the far-seeing
statesmen of the United States to shut
Canada In on the east and west as far
as possible, with the view of its ultimate
absorption by this country. but there are
so many drawbacks to such q scheme
and the possibilities of annexation are so
very remote that the game is hardly
worth the candle.
That the Dominion of Canada has
within itself all the elements of great
and powerful nation, those acquainted
with its immense resources confidently
believe, and while in the course of time
the people there may decide to unite their
fortunes with those of this republic the
day has passed when it was possible for
the United States to acquire that .coun-
try by conquest.
General Washington and his compatri
OTIS of revolutionary fame realized the i'm
portance of it's acquisition, and had Mont
gomery succeeded in capturing Quebec
the prize might have been ours; but after
that disaster the colonies had all they
could do in defending their own homes,
while the war Of 1912 still further demon
strated that the conquest of Canada
was impossible.
AS after years OF war and separation
England and Scotland are now patriotic
portions of the same great empire, So in
years to come there may he a peaceable
agreement by which all the English
speaking people Of North America will be
under one flag and one government; but
those who talk of the conquest of Canada
by the United States either do so in a
spirit of idle boasting or are ignorant of
the immense obstacles in the way of such
an undertaking.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
PRESENT SOURCES OF OUR UN-
SKILLED LABOR

The rapid substitution in this country
of Italians, Poles, Hungarians, and the
like for English speaking unskilled labor
bas unquestionably had some tendency to
make capitalists more arbitrary and less
carefully Just in healing with working.
men. This new immigration has sharp
end the distinction between organized
and unoIganized labor. The trades unions
can generally take pretty good care of
themselves, but it is comparatively hard
for the newcomers from eastern Europe
to resist injustice. Those engaged in min
ing, 1t is true, have now been more or
less completely brought into labor organ
izations; but generally speaking the new
corners are at the mercy of capitalists
For the past two years immigrants COM
ing from Austria Hungary, Italy, Poland,
and Russia have constituted SO per cent
of our toJal immigration. Their average
illiteracy is 40 per cent. ,as compared with
about 1-2 per cent among immigrants
from Great Britain and Ireland, France,
Germany, and Scandinavia Only one in
about twenty five of the immigrants from
southeastern Europe is II skilled work
man. They are exploited by our corpora
tions in gangs at low wages upon all
kinds of work requiring muscle rather
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

The action Of Council in awarding the
contracts for furnishing and laying the
drainage pipes on Franklin road and the
improvement of the sidewalks already in
progress there under the direction of SUI
perintendent of Street Work Knight,
leads to the hope that this important
thoroughfare will before long be in good
condition for the passage of vehicles as
we'll as for the safety and comfort of Pc
destrians. If the avenue could be made
wider. or if 1t were possible to transfer
the electric railway back to Roanoke
street it would soon become from that
point to Eighth avenue S. W., one of the
best business thoroughfares in the city.
1t leads directly to the country south OF
here, and but for its narrowness and the
fact that farm horses easily become
frightened at street cars, would be trav-
eled much morethan it is, with oonse-
quent large increase in the trade of per.
sons doing business on that thoroughfare.
AS Rome was not built in day and as
money is not very abundant hele, even
with Mckinley prosperity in full blast,
1t may be thatiit will be found impossi-
BILE just now to make all the changes suu-
gested. There is no doubt, however, that
Franklin road would be..greatly improved
if it could be w!dened as we'll as macad-
amiZed
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

The committee appointed by the direc-
tors of the Board of Trade to collect data
favorable to locating the proposed armor
plate factory in or near this city met
last Thursday evening and reported salts
factory progress. The comm ittee il al
ready much encouraged at the array of
facts already accumulated, and believe
that when they have been arranged for
presentation to the armor plate factory
board the Magic City's claims to the site
will be equal to the best. This is en-
couraging news, and shows that our PEG.
pie should persevere in the effort to have
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
THE LAND OF GOLD!
new YORK and Alaska Gold Exploration and Trading Company

Is formed for mining, transportation
and trading purposes, and the first step
taken was to acquire 2,0C0 acres of land
in the hest gold region of Alaska, which
is very substantial investment. This
company is not satisfied with this land
alcne, but is following 'he rush and dis
coveries of the l&londike and other sec
tons of the gold region. and through its
representative on the ground has secured
some OF the richest properties in that
land of fabulous wealth.
The organization of this company is
with its management conservative and
safe, offering rare opportunities to in
crease your values by subscribing tn it's
stock, par 'alue 81. Capital 81 ZOO, 900,
and It's officers are men of affairs and bus
mess which has prospered under their
management. The members of the board
of directors will warrant your investment
in this company
Here are some OF the forty hardy spirits
that, few months ago, had gone out to
the frozen lands CT Alaska in the attempt
to wrest fortune from the hands OF fate.
Through the golden gates and into the
beautiful waters of San Francisco bay
steamed the modest little craft excel
sior" on the morning Of July IA, 1897.
No salvos of artillery marked her arrival.
No whistle blew welcome home. No
dipping remnants indicated that few
hours later her name would be carried
around the world and be upon the lips of
millions of people. But such was the ar
rival OF the Excelsior, bearing the follow
ing individuals and their treasure:
VIM. Stanley, Seattle. $l15, 900; Henry
Anderson, Swede, $4,000, and supply
OF dust and half interest in his mine
unsold; Frank Kelly, of Los Angeles.
Cal, $35, 900; William Sloct, Nianano,
B. c., $50, 900; Wilkinson. of the same
place, his companion. $4,000: Frank
Phiscator, Of Dorado, Mich, 500. 900; Jo-
seph Ladue, of Binghamton, II. Y, the
owner of Dawson City and the first saw
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

8-room residence. Ninth avenue S. WI;
81, 600, 800 cash, So per month Very
desirable.
Business lot, Campbell avenue near mar
ket; 81, 100.
Sroom residence, Sixth avenue g. W.;
81, 500, $500 cash, $50 per month
This one may be just what you want
Groom house, Fourth street II. g., near
Fifth avenue. good house. good lot,
newly painted, and only $500, and we
can make the terms all right. Come and
see it to-day.
Desirable house, Belmont Boulevard,
near school building, corner lot, shade,
stable; in fact one of the best homes in
Belmont; S1,450, $3.50 cash, $lS per
mouth.
Groom residence, Fourth avenue II. W.,
near Jefferson street; $3.50, SO cash,
$12.50 per month.
Cozy little cottage, Rorer avenue south
west, shade, lnrge lot, only 1925. Very
easy to pay for
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

few weeks ago the editor was taken
with very severe cold that caused him
to he in most miserable condition. 1t
was individually bad case of In grippe
and recognizing it as dangerous he took
Immediate steps to bring about speedy
cure. From the advertisement of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy ami the many
good recommendations included therein,
we concluded to make first trial Of the
medicine. To say it was satisfactory in
It's results is putting it very mildly, In.
deed. 1t acted like magic and the result
was speedy and permanent cure. We
have no hesitancv in recommending this
excellent cough remedy to anyone affIict-
ed with cough or cold in any FORM
The Banner of Liberty, Lihertytown,
Maryland. The 81 ard so cent sizes for
sale by II. G. Barnes. she puts up pre-
scriptions."
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
New Things In Silverware.

With other novelties reported in The
Jewellers Circular are the following:
Nickel silver egg boilers are not only
ornamental. but they cook the eggs by
steam. the approved method
The variety Of tiny bonbon dishes in
silver is simply bewildering. Some of
these are shaped like baskets with han
lies, and all rest Oh four clearly defined
'oet.
The mandate to lent all wet foods
with spoon" receives encouragement
Iii the number and variety Of patterns
thas have appeared i'll this line of fat
ware
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
STEPS TO PROSPERITY.

Stop and think Doesn't man who
owns any real estate always command
your espects Don't you think. ooh, he's.
oil right?" Aren't you little more
willing to listen to him than to the man
unattached to the earth2 It's natural to,
feel thus. and 1t may Re right. Surely
respect Is due to the man who sits down
and ihtelligently thinks about HIS posi-
tIon-how to get along in the world, and
who then put, his thoughts into action
There is no reason why you shouldn't do
the sa aie. We don't care If you get six
cents week, or six hundred dollars
we can help you to prosperity. and it
won't take us long to tell you how we'll
do It,
Brick business house, Salem avenue,
best location, 3 stories, $4,000.
Beautiful home, northeast Roanoke, z
rooms, large lot, near market house.
small cash payment, balance monthly.
II you want u splendid house in north
east don't fail to see it.
S-room dwelling, Centre avenue II. W..
Just west Seventh street; $l,10O, easy
payments.
Good house, Fourth avenue n. W., re-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth streets:
500. SO cash, Sl2 per month.
Comfortable Groom house, Dale avenue
g. e., near school building; $780,, $50
cash, SIC per month.
Groom home, best location, Fourth
avenue Z. w; $3.50, $50 cash, $40 per
month
We would also have you remember we
are headquarters for vacant lots.
Now, do not delay if you would have
show at this list of bargains, for we are,
going to sell them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

the fa, tory located here. since all are
aware of the immense benefits TO be de-
rived by the establishment of such a
great industry in this city. The adage
that Providence helps those who help
themselves has been already demonstra.
ted in the history and growth of Roanoke
ard, if the people here will press forward
with their usual pluck and enterprise
there are many reasons for hoping that
fortune will again smile upon their
efforts
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

There are four tickets in the field in
Kentucky this fall, as follows: Free
Silver Democrats, Gold Democrats, Pop
ulists and Republicans. AS the gold
Democrats voted with the Republicans
last year, and as many of the Populists
will vote with the silver Democrats this
year in spite Of the fact that the middle
of the road" men have ticket in the
field. it is believed in well-informed cir
Giles that the National Democracy, as
represented by ex Senator Blackburn and
other leaders, will carry the State this
fall.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

Those in command of sealing vessels
recently returned to Victoria, British
Columbia, report the catch ON the coast
of Japan and the Boring Sea as unusu-
ally small this year, the seals having
scattered In all directions on account of
the abundance OF food. While this may
be very disappointing to Canadian poach-
ers, if it helps to preserve the herds be-
longing TO the Pribylof islam Is it will be
very agreeable to the government of the
United States.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
DIR. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY FOR
CONSUMPTION

This is the hest medicine in the world
for all forms of Coughs and Colds and for
Consumption. Every bottle is guaran-
teed. 1t will cure and not disappoint. 1t
has no equal for Whoopin0 Cough,
Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneumonia, Bron-
chitis. La Grippe, Cold in the Head and
for Consumption. 1t is safe for all ages,
pleasant to take, and. above all, cure
cure. 1t is always we'll TO take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills in connection with DR.
Kings New Discovery, as they regulate
ana tone the stomach AMI bowels. We
guarantee perfect satisfaction or return
money. Free trial bottles ut Massie's
Pharmacy, i0O Jefferson street. Regular
sizes, 30 cents and 81.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
and Trading Company,

mill in that country; Clarence J. Berry.
of Southern California, 100000 from
one mine and the owner of several others:
Robert hooks, 500, 900, and many others
on the same boat, and the steamer Port
land arriving later brought many more.
Numbers have returned since with large
fortunes that are being reported daily by
the press. The riches of this country Is
far ahead of any other ever discovered.
Here is what some of the stock compa-
MES paid, formed and operated in South
Africa: j.. s. African Exploration, mt IS
per share, sold at $3.50, Consolidated
Gold Fields, Mt IS per share, sold at
Sil.64; Geld Fields OF Mysore, at So per
share, sold at 500 81 Crown Reef. mt IS
per share, sold at S48; Crown Deep, at So
per share, sold at SAC; Rand Mines, sat So
per share, sold at S1l1.76; johannesburg
Pioneer, mt IS per share, sold at S36.
Alaska is far richer than any country
on the globe and stock subscribed in the
companies now forming will pay richly
beyo all expectation. No one should
let this opportunity pass them. for when
Will you have 1t again? IL is the one on
portunnity of your life. Grasp it, The
following directors will warrant your in
vestment and you may feel assured that
your interest is we'll protected under the
laws of New York:
Officers-President, Chester r. Hoag;
vice president, Theodore d. Palmer; sec
rotary and treasurer, John X. Weeks;
Alaska manager, Louis G. Frey.
Observation-Disclosures r Hoag, secretary
and treasurer Whitehead Il Hoag Com
pany; Theodore d. Palmer, treasurer Pal
mer, Smith g. Co., Newark, N. j.. John
II. Weeks, attorney at law, Al Broadway,
New York; Louis c. Frey, Alaska mana
ger; C.. w. Youngman, President Invent
ors' Aid and Development Co.; Oliver
Sumner Teal, President the United
Agents; j. "A. McDuffie, General Eastern
Agent of Georgia and Alabama Railway.
Bankers Wells, Fargo s. Co. IS Bank
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

The recommendation of Dr.. jenkins, a
Kentucky physician, that the blood of a
pure African be transfused into the veins
of 8 patient attacked with yellow fever,
on the alleged immunity of full blooded
negroes from this disease, does not
amount 70 anything, in view of the past
history of the plague in the South, and
of the fact ttat during tho present cpl
demlc there negroes as well as whites
have been attacked by the plague.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

1t is said that the President in his
forthcoming message to Congress will
recommend considerable increase in the
navy. The work of adding to the
strength of the United States in this re-
spect has been going on for seveal years
and as we are still, according to the es-
timate" OF German military experts, in
no condition on the water with such a
power as Spain, it would appear, if this be
true, that Congress should hurry up the
work of building battleships and making
guns.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

The great fight for the baseball league
pennant between Boston and Baltimore is
virtually ended, leaving the former the
undisputed champions of 1897. 1t WAS
grand and close fight, however, and the
Orioles have nothing to be ashamed OF on
their part, even though defeated at last
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
Bcncmth tho Earth's surface.

Lord Kelvin docs not believe in tho the
DRY that the earth consists of thin crust.
Enclosing liquid, l9valike mass. If tha1
assumption has any gr;nind, he cannot SEQ
BOW 1t Is that the crust has not yielded to
inc tidal influence ms readily rs tho sea,
and thus caused tho globe to be pulled en-
tirely out of shape. There is, he says. no
reason whatever for believing that there is
anything more than very moderate
amount of lava under the earth's surface.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
RIFF JAMS
Packed Without Glass.
TEN FOR FIVE CENTS.

This special form of Ripans Tabules "a nrenared
from the original prescription but more econom-
ieaIily put up Tor tho purpose of meeting tho
NKECfIONS.-Takeo one mt meal or bed
time or whenever you feel poorly. Swallow it
They euro nll stomach troubles banish main !;
induce sleep nrolong life. An invaluable tonic.
Hest Spring Medicine. No matter what's tho
matter. one will do you good. One gives relief
cure will result II directions are followed.
Inc five-ccnt packages aro not yet to be Ind of
NIL dealers, although 1t ia probable that almost
my nm druggist viii obtain supply when requested
by ncustomer to do go but In any case n single
carton, containing ten tabulcs, will be sent post
nge paid 70 any address for Ave cents IN stamps,
Spruce St, New York. Until the goods are thor
o9ughly introduced 10 the trade. agents and ped
oilers VIII be supplied at q price which will allow
tons for 10 ccnts-by mai IS cents. II dozen (iit
caItons) for SiS2-by mail for 81 50. gross GEO
SEQ. Cash with tho order In every case, and
freight or express CHARGES ut tho buyers cost.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

There was much speculation in Wash
ington Thursday as to the composition OF
the new Spanish ministry; but rs nearly
all Spaniards cordially hate the United
States just at this time it is not probable
that the new cabinet will be any more
friendly towards us than the old one.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

One of the best medicines for the ills of
this country, says an exchange, is good
crops. Our contemporary might have
added WIKI equal propriety, "and fam
lapds',
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

A bicycle rider named Bailey struck a
wagon tongue against his breast while
going at scorching rate and broke this
important adjunct to the vehicle with
comparatively little injury to himself
1t is doubted by crusty old bachelor if
he would have escaped with equal impu-
nifty fron contact with wonlan's ton
que.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
Not Woman's WAY.

"She never complains of her hus-
bands i'll treatment of her." remarked
Squildig. "She suffers in silence
IF she suffers only when she is ST.
lent, replied MoSwilligen, "she
doesn't suffer long at time. Pitts
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
Tetter. SaIt.Rheum and Eczena

The intense itching and smartin- Incl
dent to these diseases, is instantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
verl1ifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price 25
cents per package.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

than skill, and they are not always treat
ed with ordinary justice by the contract
ors. Review OF Reviews for October.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

The hay crop OF the United States ex-
ceeds $4,000, 900 tons and is worth $780,
100000. No wonder so many farmers
have hayseed in their hair.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

Our prices are always special, and we
can at any time meet competitors both in
prices and grade of goods. We do
straight, legitimate business and give
good values. J. E. ROGERS g. co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

Breakfast 25 cents; dinner, 25 cents;
supper, 20 cents. Meal tickets, 81. J.
j. Catogni's restaurant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

Breakfast, 25 cents; dinner, 25 cents
supper 20 cents. Meal tickets) "a. j.
j. Catogni's restaurant.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
SHANER,S GCARANTpr

pIHN4NEIt . u u AItN n FII.
If you own a horse go to 307 Salem ave-
nue. and see what j. 6. Shaner, the Ken.
lucky horseshoer, will guarantee 20 do
for yonr horse. His work stands on it's
merits. and his prices are right.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
T'IONS.

Our laws should be so amended, new
ones enacted and old ones repealed, that
such associations can be compelled to ad-
minister their affairs according to the
letter and spirit of the. ancient laws of the
commonwealth, and where practicable,
they should be required TO restore the i'll
gotten gains accumulated by illegal
methods
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02

Address R. H. Gray, General Agent, Roanoke Va. Cali
for prospectus at J. f. Wngfed Office Campbell street en-
trance, Terry Building, lower floor
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE VOTERS
OF THIS LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT.
THE ELECTION LA
Roanoke. Va, Sent. 18th. 1907

Our present election laws are capable
OF most fraudulent manipulation. A
law must be enacted so clear, so simple
and easy of construction that the most
illiterate can cast his ballot with perfect
confidence in it's legality.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
CORPORATIONS

The corporation must not be permitted
to tlespass on the rights of the citizen;
neither must the citizen bitInrily in
terfere with lawful administration oil
corporate affairs.
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIA-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-10-02
THE FARMER.

The farmers of our State have deserved
more and obtained less from The paternal
hand of the State than any other class.
Isolated, unorganized and unsophistica.
ted, they are the easy victims of the wiles
of the army of harpies, great and small,
who prey on them without let or him
drance. his has largely ensued from the
fact that they have been content to dele
gate persons to make their laws who had
no practical knowledge of their condition
or wants often no substantial sympa
thy with their Affections.