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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
IFAS. GEN. BUTLER GUILTY?
A Suit in Which an Alleged Breach O
Faith to a Client is Involved.


Boston, Oct. 25.-Upon the question of
whether or not the late General Benia-
min F. Butler was at one time guilty
of breach Of faith will hinge a suit
which was begun to-day in the Mid
dlesex superior court at East Cam
bridge before Judge Sherman.
The suit was brought by William D.
Drury of Framingham against Paul
Butler and Adelbert Agnes, admins
traitors of the estate of General But
ler,. The plaintiff owned certain lands
in Framingham in 1889 that the town
took for public purposes. There was
disagreement over the price and Mr..
Drury considered that he had a good
cause for action.
The plaintiff said that he engaged
General Butler to bring suit against
the town, paying him q retaining fee
OF $3.50. General Butler was instructed
to bring suit against the town. The
cause for action was that General But
ler after accepting the retaining fee
neglected to bring such action. IT is
claimed that nothing was ever done in
the matter. The present suit is for
$4,000 damages with interest,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
HEATY SEA At ATLANTIC CITY
The Storm of Yesterday Caused Extensive
Dnlnncn to Prnnertx


Atlantic City, n. j., Oct 25.-The sea
here last night and to-day was the
heaviest in years. No wrecks or injury
to vessels have yet resulted off this
coast, but considerable damage in a.
local way has been done Fully fifty
yards of Young's Ocean pier has been
washed away and a considerable nor
tion of the old board walk off Chelsea.
has been wrecked and washed ont to
sea. At the other end of the citv the
water in the inlet is very high and tba
inlet pavilion has been badly dam
aged.
The tide is exceptionally high and tho
railroad tracks across the meadows arc
submerged. This is the only route of
the railroad into the city and all trains
on both the Pennsylvania and tho
Reading railway have been abandoned
The telephone wires between Absecon
and Atlantic City are all down. The
small wooden pier at the foot of Texas
avenue has been entirely destroyed.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
sWINDLED orr or 10000, 900.
@. A. Bates Serious Charge Against j..
Pierpont Morgan, ct al.

New York, Oct. 25.-According to a
summons and complaint filed in the
county clerks Office to-day, Charles
Austin Bates claims he has been fraud
ulently swindled out of $2,000,O00 worth
of stock of the General Electric Rail
way company of Chicago and he names
]. Pierpont Morgan, the latter's son
and the other members of the firm of
j. Pierpont Morgan & Co. as defend
ants in the suit to recover it, the other
defendants being Lucien Clark, A. G..
Wheeler and P. A. Hull of Chicago.
Bates says he purchased 10000 shares
of the road in November, 1895 that he
turned the same over to Clark, who in
turn transferred them to Morgan &
Co. The transfer to Clark, Bates as
serts, was to give the latter a control
of the company to secure certain rights
of way, etc. The stock was to have
been re-transferred to Bates when
these objects We're accomplished. The
complaint alleges that this re-transfer
has not been made.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
RAPINE IND SLAUGHTER.
Awful Vengeance Wreaked by Osman
Digna and His Dervish Followers,

Cairo, Oct 25.-A column of troops
commanded by General Hunter, it is
announced in a dispatch from Berber,
on the Nile, has started to drive Osman
Digna, the great Dervish general, from
the Atbara river. But, the dispatch
adds, it is feared Osman Digna will not
wait for the Anglo Egyptian troops to
attack him.
Details just obtained of the revenge
of the Dervishes upon the Jaalin tribe,
caused by the refusal of the latter to
Join the forces of the Khalifa against
the British, shows it to have been terri
BILE in the extreme. The left bank of
the river between Berber and Met
meh was practically depopulated. The
Dervishes butchered every male men,
Der of the offending tribe and took the
pretty women to their harems after
sending $50 selected virgins to the
Khalifa The Dervishes, in addition,
threw many women and children into
the river.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
THE PLAGUE rs SPREADING.
yesterday Was the Worst Yot in Record of
Fatalities at Now Orleans.

New Orleans, Oct. 25.-Numerically
this has been the worst day yet of the
IeVer situation here. AS early as
O'Clock this evening the score showed
total of flfty-two new cases and there
| had been eleven deaths. Heretofore
the highest number of deaths in a sin
gle day has been nine Unfortunately
! there continues to be conceelment of
cases here.
The masses are in a revolutionary
mood because Of the enforcement Of
house quarantine and are resorting to
every means in their power to put OBJ
stacles In the way Of the authorities.
Io-day there Is no quarter Of the city
that has not reported cases and the
germs are being spread by reason of
the TACT that inmates of infected
houses succeed by means of rear exits,
IN eluding the vigilance of the guards
stationed in front of the premises
Jackson, Miss, Oct 25.-The state
BOARD of health chronicles no new cases
OF yellow fever. as follows: At Raw
mond, one; Edwards, ore; Bay st.
AS' S4-N' oiio oie uett1. InG SICK at
Edwards are nearly all convalescent
ana reports from all sections show u
decided improvement in the situation.
Mobile, Ala, Oct 25.-Seven new
cases and one death was the report
published by the board Of health this
evening. There have been no deaths
In Mobile proper in the previous seven
ty-two hours In Mobile.
Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 25.-Three new
cases of yellow fever were reported bv
the board of health tonight and two
deaths occurred in the early morning
from the disease. About five hundred
people left town tonight for northern
points.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
RUSSIAN INSULT TO GERMANY.
Czar and Czarina Refuse to Receive Mem
bers of German Royalty.

Berlin, Oct. 25.-The refusal of the
czar and czarina to receive the Grand
Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden at
Darmstadt, after the latter had inti-
mated to their Russian majesties
desire to visit them, is vigorously criti-
cised by the German press. The gov
ernment issued orders this morning
forbidding the telegraphing of any
comment on this subject and its grav-
ity may be guaged when it is added
that many of the German newspapers
regard the occurrence as an insult to
the whole nation as the Grand Duchess
of Baden is daughter of Emperor
William I.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
SECOND TRIAL or LUETGERT.
Possibility That the Proceedings Will
Begin During This Week.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-There is a possibil-
ity that the second trial of Adolph L.
Luetgert, the alleged wife-murderer
will begin this week. States Attorney
Deneen said to-day that unless the de-
fence asked for continuance and still
persisted in their demand for the re
lease of the prisoner on bail, he would
put the case on the trial calendar for
Wednesday. The states attorney does
not know what judge will be selected to
hear the second trial Judge Horton
has been suggested and the case NAV
come up before him.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
DISASTROUS FOREST EIHES
Still Raging md Already a Loss of s1so
OO0 Has Eesultn,I

Grce-iburg, La, Oct 25.-The fires in
the mountainous region in the vicinity
of Laureliville are still raging this eve
ming. The people living along the
course of the fire are panic stricken.
The terrific wind Sunday evening start
ed the fire anew and now the loss is
estimated at $150,O00. There are still
several thousands of acres of the most
valuable timber on direct line with
the fire besides several houses and
barns. These, it is believed, will have
to so. The hillside along both sides of
the Youghiogheny river for a long dis
tance are burning.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
Four saloonkeepers Arrested

The four saloon keepers, P. J. Call
gan, James Lacey, John Welch and
John Mantell, who were found by ON
GERS of the Grand avenue precinct Sum
day, breaking the Sunday liquor law
were arrested yesterday afternoon and
last evening and were released on
bonds.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26

Chicago, Oct. 25.-Five dead bodies,
those of four men and one woman,
were stolen last night from the morgue
at Dunning. The corpses were remov-
ed by men, who forced open the door
OF the morgue. The bodies were those
OF paupers Of the county asylum.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
.dLlISHOUSE EXPENSES.
List of Expenditures Each Year Since the
House Was Built-Expense Per Inmate.

List or expenditures Each Year since the
House Was Built-Expense Per Iumate.
A gentleman interested in municipal
affairs has recently at considerable
pains compiled list of figures showing
the total cost of the conducting of the
almshouse each year since 1890. The
compilation shows not only the total
cost each year but also the cost per in
mate per year. The list Is especially
interesting and pertinent Just now as
the estimates for the almshouse for
next year will be made UP and given
out in a short time after hearing on
the matter by the board Of finance.
The list Of figures follows:
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
The Pope Did Not Interfere.

Rome, Oct. 25,-Cardinal Rampolla
authorizes the denial OF papal interven-
on in the case of Prof Schroeder of the
Caholic university at Washington and
says that the matter is entirely in the
hands of the bishops.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
Six Persons Commit Suicide.

Paris, Oct. ga tilemaker, named
Guillout, his wife and four children
have committed suicide by the use of
charcoal fumes at Choisy-Le-Roy.
Poverty was the cause of their self de-
struction.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
TAMMANY WILL VIM
John S. Sheehan Confident of Victory for
Van Wyck-Tracy WIZ be Second,

New York, Oct 25.-John S. Sheehans
leader of Tammany Hall, said to-day:
Il am confident that Van wyck will
poll at least 25O,000 votes. Tracy is
sure to be second and 1 believe Low
will be third. George will be a poor
fourth-in fact he and Gleason will run
pretty closely"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
IianCtry's Dsath Vns Accidental

Chester, Eng, Oct. 25.-The coroner's
jury, which has been inquirlng into the
death here on Friday one week ago of
Mr.. Edward Langtry, the husband OF
Lilly Langtry, the actress, to-day rem
dered verdict of accidental death.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
(D---Not in report.

Other interesting facts have been
gathered from the reports, showing the
amount Of money spent for various
items for the inmates of the almshouse.
The report for 1896 shows that $1,600.65
was spent for clothing, in that year;
for boots and shoes, ss9660; for tobacco,
$704; for tea, $521.
The expenditures for groceries and
cash for outside poor, that is those not
in the almshouse, each year since 1898,
inclusive, are shown in the following
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26
GEN. CASTILLO rs DEAD.
Private Dispatches Confirm tho Repo
That He Was Killed i'm Hottl.

Private Dispatches Confirm tho Report
That He Was Killed in Battle.
Havana, Oct. 25.--Private advices re-
ceived confirm the report that General
Castillo, the well known insurgent
leader, has been killed in an engage
ment with the Spanish troops. 1t is
further stated that his body has been
carried to La Chorrera, four miles dis
tant from this city, where it is in
TERED.
Havana, Oct. 25.-The body of Gener-
al Adolfo Castillo, the insurgent lead
er who was killed in the engagement
with Spanish guerilla forces under
Major Ruano of the artillery between
LaChorrea and Managra, arrived here
this afternoon. Large crowds have Wis
tied the morgue to look at the remains
Major Ruano is a nephew of the Mar.
uuis of Santa Lucia.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26

Paris, Oct. 25.-The Soleil makes a
violent attack upon the policy of the
United States toward Spain and de-
clares that it merely serves as a dis
guise for the ambitions of politicians
and the mercantile calculations of
spectators"
The paper adds:
Cuba would be splendid prey Tor
American politicians and spectators,
who hesitate at nothing. United
Europe would do well to support Spain
against such policy of rapine."
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lContAnued on Fifth Page.l
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-26

Madrid, Oct. 26.-It is reported here
that the Spanish government has ca
bledto General Weyler, the retiring cap
tain general of Cuba, instructing him
to await the arrival of his successor,
Marshal Blanco, before embarking on
his return to Spain.
Madrid, Oct 25.-The conversion of
the Spanish legation at Washington
into an embassy has been postponed
London, Oct 26.-The Times. after re-
marking editorially this morning that
the real danger is that America will
take some step to precipitate crisis"
says: General Woodfords note, like
other papers enanating from Washing
ton, cannot be construed by the ordi-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
Coming and Going.

Miss Birdie Bingham, of Charlottes-
Vile, is visiting her sister, Mrs. e. A.
Hase, on Chapman avenue s. w.
Miss Annie and Claire Gray will leave
to-day for Buena Vista to spend few
weeks with Supt. Aiken's family.
Robert Hale left yesterday to spend
week with home folks in Rocky Mount.
Jas. F. Miller, of Cumberland. Md,
was registered Mt the ST. James yesterday.
c.. #. Thomas. of Blueficld, WAS in the
city yesterday.
Stanley Strudwich, of Richmond, who
has been in the city for some time, will
leave Sunday for Southwest Virginia.
DIR. w. w. Rhody aud wife, of Rural
Retreat, are in the city stopping at Hotel
Roanoke.
Mrs Thomas Spratt, who has been Oh
o visit to friends in the city for some
time, left yesterday for her hcme in Phil
adelphia. e.
E. S. Cardiac, of Richmond, was in the
city yesterday.
Miss Belle Gregory passed through the
city yesterday, returning from a visit to
Winston, N. c.
II. S. Baumgardner, assistant train
dispatcher at Radford, was in the city
yesterday roofing for ST. Adams.
H. H. Dickey, of Lynchburg, was in the
city yesterday.
w. f. Anderson, of Admission, Ala, has
recently moved to Roanoke and connected
himself with the American Bridge Com
pany.
Mrs. j. c. Rule and daughter have re-
turned from a visit of several months to
Parkersburg, w. Va.
The members of the st. Adams baseball
club were registered at the Ponce dc Leon
yesterday.
C.. L. Menefee, of Rocky Mount, was in
the city yesterday.
r. d. Buford. clerk of Bedford county
court, was in the city yesterday.
JAS. Goodwin, cashier of the Bank of
Fincastle, was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Ramsey left yesterday to
spend some time visiting her parents near
Coyner's Springs.
Mesdames j. I. Halter and L. L. Fluff
left yesterday to spend few days visit
ing their parents at Bedford City.
Mrs. j. o. Kinsey, of South jefferson
street, left yesterday morning for Chris.
tiansburg, where she goes to visit friends
and relatives.
Miss Daisy Reamey, of Martinsvlle, is
on visit to Miss Cora Lampkin, mt 352
Church street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
PETERSBURG CLUB INVOLVED.
It's Withdrawal From the State Leagu,
the Grounds for Suit.


Hampton, Va, April ga suit for
50, 600 damages was filed lin the circuit
clerks Office here this afternoon by At.
torney Francis T. Causey, representing
Frank Darlington, general manager OF
the Newport News, Hampton and Old
Point Railroad Company, and James Nc
Menamin, proprietor of the extensive
crab canning factory of this place, against
w. B. Bradley, manager of the Richmond
baseball club, and ~. A. O'Niel manager
of the Norfolk baseball club.
Messrs. Darlington and McNIenamin
set forth in their declaration .that during
the latter part of the baseball season of
1896 they were induced by Messrs. Brad
ley and O'Neil to furnish the funds nee
ssary to prevent the collapse of the Pc
tersburg team, which, with the Norfolk,
Richmond, Portsmouth, Roanoke and
Lynchburg clubs, were members of the
virginia State League.
Bradley and O'Neil represented, 1T is
alleged, that no loss would result by la
son Of the arrangements on account OF
the lateness of the season, as the Peters,
burg team would retain its membership
in the State League during 1897, when
the investment would return Il handsome
profit.
The compliments aliege, however, that
before the close of the season of 1896
Aiessrs. Bradley and O'Ncil caused the
Withdrawal of the Petersburg club from
the State League. and with other clubs,
made it II member OF the Atlantic League,
thus entailing upon them IL direct loss of
81, 600 and incidental losses footing mp
81 ZOO more. AS the parties to the CON
troversy arc all of the highest standing
the herring of the case to take place in
the circuit court of this county ut its next
term will attract widespread attention.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
Your House Might
Burn Down Tomorrow!
Better See Me Now.
] aWrenCe S, Davis,
General Insurance.
r Campbell Avenue s. w.
SOUTHERN RAILROAD RATES.
A Committee Appointed to Recommend a
Plan For Maintaining Them.
r Campbell Avenue s. W.

Plan For Maintaining Them.
Atlanta, April 22.-The executive Off
GERS and general counsel Of the Southern
railroad met here to. day to consider 1.-The
problem of rate maintenance precipitated
by the decision of the supreme court in
the Trans Missouri Traffic Association.
The meeting was presided over by
Major j. w. Thomas, president of the
Nashville, Chattanooga and ST. Louis
railway. Mr.. w. l.. McGill, of the
Southern States Freight Association,
acted as secretary.
There was IL general discussion of ..the
situation by Major Thomas, Mr.. Samuel
Spence and others. All the speakers
dwelt OH the advisaeility of maintaining
rates, and a strong sentiment against
rate cutting was expressed.
The existing rates were affirmed by vote
as far as the meeting could lawfully
affirm them, and a. .committee, with w.
Finley, vice.president of the Southern
railway, rs chairman, was appointed to
formulate rules to meet the situation. It
is understood that the committee VII.
recommend the Reorganization of u stats.
tical bureau to promulgate rates, but no
argument for the maintenance of rates or
fines for rate cutting will be recon-
mended.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23

Mrs A. Tween, residing at 720 Henry
street, Alton, ILL.,, suffered from scatic
rheumatism for over eight months She
doctored for it nearly the whole of this
time, using various remedies recon-
mended by friends. and was treated by
the physicians, but received no relief
She then used one and n half BOTTLES of
Chamterlain's Pain Balm, which effected
a complete cure. This is published at
her request, as she wants others similarly
afflicted to know what cured her. The 25
and 90 cent sizes for sale by H. c.
Barnes, ''He puts up prescriptions.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23

All persons troubled with cotghs,
colds, hoarseness, sore throat, ETC., win
find immediate relief by using Smith
Bros. Cough Drops. Public speakers,
singers, etc. are invited to try them.
One of these drops put in the mouth be-
fore going to bed loosens the phlegm and
causes the patient to enjoy comfortable
nights rest. For sale by J. j. Catogni,
Salem avenue confectionery
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
||C|OlOrel Shirts.

Business men need Shirts
that WON'T show dust aud dirt
at the close Of the day. My
Colored Shirts meet the need.
They hare link cuffs, attached
or detached, and are worn
with white collars. There are
three sleeve lengths, short,
medium and long. They look
business-like, but they look
swell, y too.
They are roc, $1.00, $1.25
and $3.50 each, and they fit to
perfection.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE FIRST WARD.-At the request
of many friends, announce myself a can.
didate for the position of Councilman
from the First ward: and respectfully So
licit your vote IN the Democratic primary
election on May the 9th next. Respect
fully, j. II. CUTCHIN.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
5 cents each.
NEW CURTAIN MATERIALS.

New materials, and new IN price us
well-that is, away below what you have
been accustomed 90.
Pretty Tambonred Muslias Eat 10c,
IL Lee, lSe and Soc yard.
Fine Rutled Muslins at lSo and 25c
yard.
Swiss Novelty Nets are the latest ideas
for fine curtains, 80 inches wide, 42c, soc
and 59c n yard.
Lace cdgings to match Nets at Sc yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
INDIA LINENS.

Our man in New York has CONSUME
mated IL gigantic deal in India Linens
which promises veritable revolution in
the white goods business in Roanoke.
Tremendous piles of these goods are now
stored in our New York wa4erooms.
The first shipment is opened and now
ready; come and see them and pass judy
ment upon the merit of ouy claim. The
biggest values ever offered by any white
goods house. irrespective oil size. OF the
140 pieces opened yesterday there are
20 pieces ut Sc, 32-inch
30 pieces mt 10c, 32.inch.
30 pieces at IL l.2c, 32-incn,
30 pieces ut l5c, 32-inch.
90 pieces ut 17c, 32,inch.
10 pieces ut zoe, 32-inch.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
WHAT is MiMO SAT

1t is pretty, thin material of the
lawn family, having small lace Stripes
and cords We have some very pretty
ones, the very latest printings; styles for
waists, wrappers and ladies' and misses
aud children's dresses. Not an old'style
in the lot. Just 2G pieces taken from the
big lot Actual value of this goods is 10c
yard. 1t has the original ticket extracted
to conceal identity, and thus dodge the
iobbers. This beautiful Zoe goods here
for only
6N Cents
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
WORKING FOR DEBoE.

Frankfort, KY, April 22.-Dr. Hunter
finished writing his.communication to the
caucus called ut his request for O'Clock
last night, and then left with his wife on
the 1895 train for Washington. He came
out boldly for Deboe yesterday afternoon,
and he has gotten his friends to work for
him.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
FRENCH oRGAADIE, Csc.

Not supposed to be French, but the
genuine imported cloth, coming direct
from Mulhonse, Asnce. There is an in
describabe loneliness about them that
magnitizes the passcr.by. Come ut once
and secure the choicest, If indeed there
is one that's more to be desired Than
another. This is the sort that's selling
for 33c ut most places. Our hustling
New York man was at the right place mt
the right time, and so they are here ut
only
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-23
MUST SHOULDER LOSSES.

Grad Rapids, Mich, April 22-Judge
Severans, In the United States court to-
day, held that Henry Anderson and John
Foster, directots of the defunct Bank of
Grecnville, are Liable for all the losses
sustained by the bank through President
Moore between July, 1892, and July, 1903.
the date of suspension. The amount they
will have to pay is not yet determined,
though Moore's total indebtedness eX-
ceeds $172, 900.