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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
THE oHAmBERLArN DISPATCHES.
The Council OF British Guiana Refuses to
Follow the seoretary's Instructions.

The Council of British Guiana Refuses to
Follow the seoretary's Instructions.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-The State De-
parsment is In possession of the full text
OF the dispatches sent by Joseph Cham
berlain, secretary Of state for the colo
MES in the British cabinet, to Sir Charles
Lees, governor general OF British
Guiana, concerning the strengthening
OF the frontier, the increase OF police
and the purchase OF Maxim guns in
British Guiana territory.
The department has been furnished
also with the detailed action of the
high council of British Guiana upon
the recommendation Of Minister Cam
berlain. The proceedings give the full
resolution offered by the governor gen.
eral for the purchase of a Maxim gun
and ammunition, uniform. arms and
accoutrements
They also make the surprising dis
closure that the high council of British
Guiana, after It's member had severely
arraigned Minister Chamberlain for his
precipltate action in recommending
Maxim guns, defeated the resolution
for their purchase by vote OF ten to
eight, thus rejecting the policy laid
down by the British cabinet.
The State Department was put in DOS
session of this informant on Wednes-
day last in an official communication
from high member Of the diplomatic
corps, who regarded the subject as of
such Importance that Secretary OlneY
should be in possession OF the facts
Mr.. Cham berlain's letter urges the i'm
mediate construction OF the road refer
red to, and asks II syndicate could not
be induced TO take concession for the
same territory leased By Venezuela to
an American syndicate. He urges the
erection of barracks. the purchase of
Maxim guns and other steps toward
st. engthening tho frontier.
The government secretary said he
regarded Mr.. Chemberlain's dispatch
TO the governor "a the most important
communication the colony of British
Guinea had received IN recent years
The dispatch showed those who were
advising her majesty in regard to the
affairs OIL. British Guinea were not asleep
to it's interests and they were not de-
sirous of letting things remain as they
are.
An editorial in the Chronicle saws:
We think that thus menaced by Rus sis,
Japan will refuse to evacuate Port
Arthur. 1t Is not inconceivsble that If
Russia attempts such step England
and japan will form an offensive and
defensive alliance. II Lord Salisbury
Will only be able to make up his mind
what to do and how to do 1t, he has a
chance to gain high credit for himself,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
FIERCE DUEL TO THE DEATH.
Texas Trainmen Shoot Each Other and
Then Clinch In a Final Struggle.

Texas Trainmen Shoot Each Other and
Then Clinch In n Final Struggle.
HOUSTON, Tex, Oct. rs Charles HI.
Neville, freight conductor, and Sidney
b. Lane, brakeman, fought duel to.
day in narrow hall leading into the
office OF the train dispatcher's Office of
the Southern Pacific Lane was in-
stantly killed and Neville was mortally
wounded.
The two men, who worked together
in the same crew, had some trou BILE
that resulted in the brakeman making
threat to kill the conductor. This
morning they met, and each pulled q
gun and fred five shots. two taking
effect in each man. They then clinched
and dubbed each other with the butt
ends OF their pistols until Lane sank to
the floor, dead, and Neville fell over
with groan. Neville Is not expected
to live through the night. The men
we're about 40 years OF age. Neville is
married
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Forest Fires In wisconsin.

GREEN BAY, Wis, Oct. 25.-The pail
OF smoke that has enveloped this city
Tor weeks past WAS never more disagree
able than last night. 1t came from the
West, where continuous fires arc burn
Ing between here and Seymour. Large
tires are raging Immediately east and
west nf that place, the one on the west
having approached to within . mile of
the city, but without apparent danger
unless in the event of a heavy wind
Those east of the city are still burning
and an immense amount OF tim Der ia be-
ing destroyed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
An Augusta Fire

AUGUSTA, Ga, Oos. 25.-Flre tonight
destroyed the extensive lumber plant Of
Jesse Thompson & Co., on tho outskirts
OF this city, together with about forty
small frame dwelling houses in the i'm,
mediate neighborhood. The lumber
burned rapidly and strong wind car
ried the blazing embers broadcast. At
one time the whole territory " as burning
furiously The local department WAS
powerless and the fire burned itaelf out.
The loss will reach 500, 900, with insur.
ance OF about one-third. Nearly zoo
people are homelesa
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
The Welsh Cyolist Challenged.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 "A challenge
was to-day cabled to j. Michael, the
Welsh champion bicyclIss, by Dixie
Hines in behalf OF j s. Johnson. 1t ia
for three match races for 81 900 side
and the professional championship of
the world, the contest to come off soon
on some large track OF this county Tho
races are to be one, five and ten miles
johnson Ia now ct Louisville.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Paper Manufacturer Dead

HAvERFoRD, Pa, Oct. 25.-James M.
Wilcox, president Of the American Co.
ment Company, director of the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation Company, and
largely identified with other corporate
interests, died last night at his home in
tkis place. Mr.. Wilcox was II years
old, was long engaged in the msnufac-
tore OF United States bank note paper,
and produced the localized fiber" paper
used by the government for its notes
and bonds.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
National Association Of Underwritsrs.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IS The Ma
tional Association OF Life Underwriters
to-day elected the following officers
and then adjourned: President. B. s.
Calef. Boston; secretary, L D. Dfewry,
Chattanooga; treasurer, K. D. Weeks,
Connocticut; executive committee.
George Harley, New Jersey; D. s Hen
erickson. Washington; j. w. Harris,
Texas; James L johnson, Springfie
M 49,; e d. Schofeld, Maine; j. s.
MOTIFS Mtlwaukee: vice-presid 'nts, A.
A. Dayton, Eastern Now York; A. e.
Tresdekl, CINCINNATI, j. E Steel,
Nebraska; Oliver Williams Denver; w.
+. Howlsnd. Taxas; D W. Edwards,
Indiana; / K Martin. Iowa;S s. Ball
lard. Vermont; R t. Sheldon Geo gis,
u ID. Church, C>rolinas; Esd p .essant,
Virginia; G & Hirks.e,t.r Kansas
City; Charles e. Nc Lane, San Francisco.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Whore is the Governor of rexa.e

Ell PAso. Texas, Oct. 25.-This morn.
ing j. ]. Taylor, chairman OF she El
Paso committee, wired Dan Stuart chat
El paso would put up . caah guarantee
OF $1,000 and that Corbett and Fitz.
simmons could fight here without in
terfererce. Stuart replied that he was
st work trying to sign the men for q
ngnt at El Paso: Corbett telegraphed
that he had no objection to Ell Paso as
battle-ground.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
FATAL ACCIDENT.
collision on tho Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad.

Railroad.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 25.-A collision oc-
Cured this morning on the Baltimore
ana potomac railroad at Bowie station,
midway between Baltimore and Wash
ington. One person was killed, one ia
ssliy injured and three injured. Engine
lib moving northward with stock tra,r
backed in on the Y at Bowie to allow an
express train to pass when a work trais.
on the Popes Creek line ran into the
rear train.
E. A. Ellis. 6 drover. of Fort Springs,
WAS killed. The injured are A. R. John.
son, drover, OF Fort Springs, WA; w.
w. McClelland, drover. of Hugher,,
Greenbrier. w. Va; ]. M. SkegRs,
drover, OF Hughert, w. Va. rhysicians
went from Baltimore and Washington
to look after the injured.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
oLNEY AND THE PRESIDENT.

1he story Of u Row Between Them VIM
out Shadow of Foundation.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Attorney Gen.
eral Harmon said to-day: There is
NOS an atom OF truth in the story that
secretary Olney has quarrelled with the
President and Is about to leave the
Oaoinet. l am willing to be quoted as
saying thas the relations between them
are wholly cordial and friendly. They
n lave NOT haa even difference of opinion
out OF which story of a quarrel could
be built and the tale of serions dis
agreemens Is lie without a shadow of
foundation"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Ward Swallowed In Honaura.

PUERTO CoRrEz. Honduras, Oct. 25.-
a. K. Ward. alias Albert w. Kenneth,
the former embezzler, who absconded
from Memphis, Tenn, with a shortage
OF $500, 900, arrived at Puerto Cortez on
the Royal Mail line steamer Break.
water from New Orleans yesterday
morning. Ward is accompanied by his
wife. A Pinkorton detective boarded
the Breakwater at Fort Livingston,
Guatemala and is no W shadowing Ward.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Writ Not Yet Served on Van Allen.

NEWPORT, z. l., Oct. IS The writ
for the arrest OF James j. Van Allen in
the suit of Colonel Colt. for the alleged
alienation of Mrs. Colts affections, was
not served to day, owing to the absence
OF Van Aliens counsel, who have gone
TO New York for the purpose of arrang-
ing for surety.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Major e. A. PeapIe Dead.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-A Richmond
special says: Major E. A. Peaple, a
prominent citizen of this city. is dead
He came from Belgium in 1850 and was
for years professor OF modern Languages
in Arcadia College, Nova Scotia. During
the war he WAS lieutenant on the Con-
federate school ship Patrick Henry. For
many years he was superintendent of
the Marshal Manufacturing Company in
this city
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Duke of MARLBOROUGH Dined

NEW YORK. Oct. 25.-H. l.. Horton,
senior member OF the tanking firm of Fl.
l., Horton & Co, gave a dinner this
evening In the Union League Club to
the young Duke of Marlborough, which
was attended by fifty business men of
the city. There was no speaking, save
tnas ten. Horace Porter, a few words,
welcomed the duke in behalf of Mr..
Horton and the COMPANY.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
a Fathers Sad Mission.

SAN FRANCISCO, Ocs. 25.-Jno w.
Mackay took private car for New
Z ork this evening. He is accompanied
by Jno. d Rosendfel, and at the end Of
his journey will take charge OF his sons
oody and bring 1t to this city, where
the final interment will take place.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Local Freight Train wrecked.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Oct 25-A local
freight train sou,hbound from Column
bia, on the Florida Central snd PENN
sula railroad, was wrecked four miles
from Savannah last night. Someone
set fire to the tressle over a rsvine. The
trestlesupports were burned, as was AGO
bales OF cotton and other freight. The
total loss Is about $40. coo. Two NEG rces
were injured In the wreck
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
The Grain Congress Abandones.

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. 25.-The South
and West grain congress, which was
called for yesterday, has been aban-
doned. During the past week Exposi,
tion officials have been notified that
many Of the delegates could not Coma.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Plotting the suItan,s Life.

LONDON, Oct. 25.-A special dispatch
received here from Constantinople saws
that plot has been discovered smong
the officials OF the sultsn's palace. In
consequence, it is added, numerous ar .
rests have been made, and the resi-.
dences OF the ministers are now guarded
By troops.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Charged With Stealing Mail.

WASHINGTON. Oct 25.--The Postoffice
Department has been informed of tn g
arrest of Tulley b Powers, late postal
clerk, on the route between Greenville
and Columbia, y. c., for stealing regis
tered mail. He was held In $500 bali.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Surrender of Armn urasrea

HAVANA. Oct. 25.-Tho governor o,
the province q Santa Clara mas order, d
all cIt'2sns within his jurisdiction 70
deliver IN any arms which may DO in
their possession to the officers.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Ex-Governor Ames, Fupers,.

North EAsToN, Macs Oct. 25-The
funeral of the late ex Governor Oliver
Ames was held in the Unity Church
here at o'clock to-day. The services
were simple and unmarked by any
ostentations features.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Armenians ON the ,Sarnnth

ALEpHo. Oct. 25 According to ad-
vices received here the Armenians of
the district OF Marash have attacked the
Inhabitants of four Turkish villages.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
A VOTER ASKS SOME QUESTIONS
Which the Public Would Like
MIR. Watts to Answer.

III Mr.. Watts Did Not Favor the Gas and
Water Bill why Didn't He Say SO In.
February, 1904, When Public Meet
ings Were Being Held?-Other Perti-
nent Questions IN That Direction.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
A Cabinet Meeting Yesterdav

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25,-The Cabine.
held its regular Feiday meeting at the
White House today. The President
and all the members of the Cabinet. ex-
cept Secretary Smith, were present.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Tho Marblehead at hIos,Ina,

CoNsTANTINorI.E Oct. IS, The United
States cruiser Marblehead arrived at
Messina, Asia Minor, to protect the
missionaries OF that district.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26

THE United States Governments re-
ports show Royal Baking Powder su-
perior TO all others.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-10-26
Caiifornia's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS =,

Los ANGELES. Csl, Oct. 25.-Lieut-
Governor Spencer Willard died at 1850
last night, after an illness which ex-
tended over period of nine months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-15
A TURF EXAMPLE.

An augury for the success Of turf
meetings, despite the attempts on the
part OF the ''outs" to bear the prospects.
is afforded by the Brooklyn Jockey
Clubs spring meeting which closed on
Thursday. IL was success. Not as
much money was made as in former
years, but there was a good profit, a
first rate business interest on the invest
ment, and breeders are Of the opinion that
the result was practical proof that
racing under the new system is safe, at
least in the State of New York. There
will be no more OF the vast profits that
have made the control of the sport more
sensational than Wall street plunging,
but the sport, ii is believed,
will continue to pay and the
public will back 1t up. President
DwYER said last autumn that the
Brooklyn Jockey Club could race as long
as there was cent of surplus in the
treasury, and he and the other gentlemen
In the management are worthy of the
highest praise for the stand they took
from the opening OF the meet
ing concerning the placing Of
money. Every one of tie
requests Of the stewards of the Jockey
Club were faithfully followed, and the
meeting just closed has done much to
place the turf where it bolongs-at the
very head aud front Of American sports.
The sport was remarkably clean, and
horses have, with very few instances.
raced TO form.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-15
MANITOBA'S SCHOOLS.

Manitoba has refused, fiat-footed, the
demand of the Dominion Government
that separate public schools be main
tanned for Roman Catholics or any other
religious sect. The memorial setting
forth the refusal to comply points out
that the schools maintained for 10 years
under the separate Roman Catholic sec
tion of the board of education proved in
efficient; that no grounds were tenable for
the further expenditure of public money
in their support; that the taxes bear so
heavily that the highest efficiency must
be sought; that the change of system in
augurated in 1890 has given notable i'm
petus to educational work; and that at
will be obvious that the establishment of
a set of Roman Catholic schools, followed
by set of Anglican schools, and possi-
bly, Mennonite and Icelandic schools.
would so emasculate our present system
that any approach to even our present
standard of efficiency would be
quite impossible"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-15
SCHOOL AND THE CIRCUS.

We print In another column a commu-
nication from an esteemed reader of THE
NEWS which invites issue with us on our
recent plaintive appeal in behalf of the
school children on occasions when the
circus comes TO town.
Our correspondent is evidently in
doubt and as we happen to have the
privilege Of a personal acquaintance
with him and know that he is, and will
always be. youthful in heart and spirits,
we can only surmise that his years are
so far along that there was no circus
parade worthy OF the name in his school
boy days-unless, perhaps, the days were
spent in town not big enough to have
a circus parade.
We are quite unprepared TO discuss
the question Of the educational advan-
tages of sticking to school on circus day.
which our correspondent raises. While.
as general principle, we believe that
hardship and self-sacrifce are factors
OF education, and that the little givings-
up tend to give the child
proper idea Of what the battle of
life Is going to be like, and de-
velop in it the desirable qualities of
strength Of character and patience. we
feel also that child-ife Is full Of burden.
some sacrifices, aud that TOO often these
sacrifices are imposed for little better
reason than the lesson they may instil.
At any rate there are, we think, n suffi-
cent number Of burdens neces-
sarily called for The child can
not sit up O. nights as late
as IL wants TO, and il must often rise
earlier than il is disposed to. 1t cannot
have peanuts and candy when il
wants them. IL cannot play with GER
tain other children that its heart yearns
to make companions Of. IL has TO early |
learn TO use fork at the table and |
gets punished when 1t smashos the
crockery, and is taught politeness and !
by course Of severe parental
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-15
Why the Virus Didn't Take.

A short time ago the employees of a GER
tain United States institution in this city
were obliged by law TO undergo the oper-
alton of vaccination. They all stood it
like majors, but somehow or other not
one of the entire force had q sore arm or in
other words, sit did not take" Some in.
quisitive cuss nosed around until he found
out how nearly 100 men and women
could be vaccinated and not one
of them lose a day by being sick
from its effect. IL appears as
fast as one OF the force
was vaccinated he stole off to a
remote corner OF the room applied his
mouth to the little break in the skin
made by the physician, and with one long,
strong, and vigorous breathing-in re-
moved the virus from the arm TO his
mouth. and from the mouth TO the floor.
One of the force was asked why this
was done. His answer was: "What do
you think? Suppose we are going to be
laid up a week or so ana lose our paw on
account OF this foolish piece OF bus mess?
guess not"
This little bit OF Information may be OF
some service to employees who are likely
to be called upon TO undergo the opers-
tion, and by following tho methods used
by the aforesaid, Will prevent the
vaccination taking"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-15
IMPORTANT STEP
England to Establish an A.
rican Protectorate.
Territory Belonged to Egypt But
Abandoned by That Country.

LONDON, June 15.-In the house Ct com.
mons Sir Edward Grey announced that
the government had decided to construct q
railway to Uganda, Central Africa, and to
establish protectorate over the country
between Uganda and the coast. He asked
the house 10 vote 10000 $3.50, ,000) yearly
To meet the expense of administering the
protcctorate. Joseph Chamberlain and A.
j. Balfour, the leaders of the Liberal.
Unionists and Conservatives respectively,
congratulated the government upon its de-
cision. Sir Charles Dixie declared that
the policy of the government in this re.
spect was fatal one, and no would un.
ceasingly protest against IL. The money
grant was adopted by vote of 2i9 to 81.
The resolution of the government OF
Great Britain to declare Uganda and the
country between Uganda and the coast a
British protectorate adds another consider
able slice of valuable territory to the i'm.
perial dominions. This kingdom Is OF
crescent shape and lies on the west and
north of Victoria Nyanza. 1t consists of
10 provinces, Of which the four largest are
Chagwe, Singo, Buddu and Bulamwezi.
Uganda occupies an extent of some 80 900
square kilometers, and, with it's depend
encies. moro than three times as much.
Mr. Stanley estimated the pop ulation at
between 100000 and 1900. 900 OF persons.
Natives Intelligent and Industrious.
IL is said that long ago the great Wa
huma tribe, coming from the north, over.
ran the countries of Uganda and Unyoro,
and founded the extensive kingdom OF
hitara, which comprised both these states,
together with those southwark which were
tributary to them. They are very In.
telligent, industrious race of people. They
have craving for all kinds of useful knowl
edge. They readily learn trades and be.
come cunning handcraftsmen. Their
spears are beautifully made, and they can
construct new rifle barrel as well as a
London gunsmith. They are possessed of
quick, sharp minds; they revel In argu.
ments and points of law. They are ex.
citable and very brave. Their system Of
land tenure IL very intricate, and the divi.
sion of their minor chieftainships exceed.
ingly complicated. They have an innate
love of justice and fair play.
The equatorial provinces, OF which the
new British protectorSe is part, were
formerly the property of Egypt, but were
abandoned by that power after the revolt
of the mahdi. Whatever legal right to
them there 10 belongs TO Egypt, and Eng
land is, therefore, responsible TO Egypt
alone. Egypt is practically an English
dpnondnncy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-15

edurance and live long. A lanky
figure is, we believe, healthful IL not
altogether a handsome figure. 1t is a
good figure to cultivate for good diges-
tion and long life, we CUES
CoRBETr has the advantage of only an
inch and quarter in height, but the five
years difference in age is big advantage,
We should say. He is excellently
weighted at 1856 pounds for a six-footer,
while FrrZsIMMoNs is rather light.
Both will train down in about the same
proportion, we should Judge. CoRBETT
has good strong neck, though perhaps
not big enough, and FITzsIMMoN's IS neck is
so small as to b. homely, il not actually
weak.
When we come TO the chest measure
ments we have an interesting study. Cor
BETT is weak there. With his inch and
a quarter advantage in height-over six
feet in all--his 10 pounds advantage in
weight, his longer waist measure, his
very much stronger biceps-three inches
bigger around-his better developed
forearm, his rival has the advantage
OF a full inch in chest measurement.
while his chest power, his wind power,
which has much to do with staying
power, amounting to five and one quarter
inches of expansion,is is incomparably finer
than CoRBETT's poor four and one-quarter
inches.
In the fistic encounter it is matter OF
speculation whether FITZsIMMoNs' extra
lung power and longer each-amounting
to one and three-quarter inches for both
avms, with lighter body and legs equally
well built with CoRBETT's-there is only
a difference of one-half inch in thigh
measurement-will not prevail to more
than balance CoRBETr's bigger biceps
and the heavier weight back of them.
As matter OF physical beauty we should
say that the New Zealand mans breadth
OF shoulder and lung development con-
tribute much to redeem his physical
ungainliness, while handsome as CoRBErr
Is, his weakness across the chest robs |
his physique OF a good deal that young
men should aim to acquire in the interests |
Of physical comeliness and healthful-
ness.