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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
EMPEROR NICHOLAS.
In a,Lot of Gusb In Cosgratuat- ing the Sultan of Turkey.

Constantinople, June 1.-The follow ng is the text eff the telegram sent by Elm p.p5r Nicholas to the sultan on May IT. after the fall of Domokos:
 Your majesty will not be surprised if our relations of sincere friendship aad neighborJy feeling induced me to appeal to your poblest sentiments and assure me with the firm hope that you will not fail to crown the success attained by your heroic armies in armed struggle by a faithful adherence to the moderate and pacific intentions which your majesty proclaimed at the beginning of the war.
 By concluding and armistice and by a favofable reception of the mediation or the powers your ma jesty would acqure a fresh title to the high esteem you now enjoy and would accomplish an act of profound wisdom. an act which person. ally should always retain in rems mbrance-
 q beg your majesty to believe in my unchanging fr'isndship.
 {SigneD N1chopaS. F
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
PRIZE FIGHrER ACQUITTED.

New York, June 4.-Caspon Leon, the prize fighter who knocked out Edward Vaughan, of Newark N. J.. at ehe bout of the National Sporting club, his sec onds ard bottleholdeTs, were arraigned in the Harlem police court today and were discharged. After the knockout Vaughan wss removed to the Harlem hospbal, suf- fering from concussion of the brain. To- day Dr. Robeson, of the Harlem hospf- tai, s;Isted that Vaughan was still in the hospital, but would probably recover. Police Captain Devery rold Magistrate Hodges that as the exhibition was con- ducted in compliance with the law. he did mot think Leon and the others should be held.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
TIE TURF.
sT. LouTs FAIR GROUNDS.

St. Louis, June 4.-Five favorites and an outsider were successful at the. Fair grounds today. fWeal her pleasant; track good le
 First Race-Maidems, six and half furlongs. Rowland Duet, 5 to 2, won; Zephyrus, to 1, second; Can Galop, to l., third Time, 1:24%. 4f SecondgRace-S furlongs Our Bishop, II to 9, won; Lit le Billie, 100 to 1, second !; Nick Carter, 5 to. 1, third. Time, 1:1S.
 Third Race-A'Maiden .2-year-ol6is, five furfcdpess Noama, 6 to 1, won; Barris, 8 to 5, second 9(NGoch 5 to ?, third. Time, 1:04.
 tFounth Race420ne mile. Anger. to 5, won; Cilalie Christy, 2 to 1, second; Jack B., so tos ], Third. Time, 1:451k.
 Fifth Race--A mile and seventy yards. DAmoelasS este 10;' won; Madeline, 8 to B. seeond;a Blackingbfush, 100 to 1, third. Time, 1:49szzs.l 5t
 Sixthy Race-Six ix. furlongS. Horseshoe TolbaccoS evenss svons St. Augustine, 8 to l. second; Miss B4amble, IS ito 5, third Time, 1;16. .,p s.fstt
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
WON TAUscH ACQUITTED

While Won Luetzow is Sentenced to Two e Ala Months Imprisonment. ,s Berlin, June 4.-Her Von Tausca, the former chief of the secret political po- lice, who has been on trial for nearly two weeks past, charged with perjury, high treason and forgery, was acquitted today.
 m Baron Won Luetzow, who was tried with Her yon Tausch and who was changed with defrauiing the army fund and with forging a receipt for purpose of wailful9 imposition was convicted and sentenced Do two months imprisonns nt.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
,,, ,,,I.ATloNIAssREsULTS.

CinciHnafi June 4-Col Jack Chin did nhe eiartingS at fsatonda today and sent ,thd fields away in' good order. He will handle the flag during the remainder of the meeting. t5
 F'irst Raee-Sevenf furlongs. Banquo IT., s to | won, Three Bars, to 1, second 1; viscountty to s, third Time, 1:29A
 Second Raee-Five furlongs. Banlshed, 8ito 5, won; The Doctor. 12 to l. second; aymond, 10 l. third Time, 1:03
 Third Race--A- mile and one sixteenth. Efusive. ito 2, won: fletcher. to 1. sec ond; Harbinger, 8 to 1, third. Time. 1:471s.
 Fourth Race--A mile. Powhattons to i, won: Duke of Mo1atrose. IS to 1. second; Raymond, to 1, hhird Time, 1:431z.
 Fifth Race-Four and half furlongs. Farilla, to 1, won; Assay, to 2, second 1: Frog gmores6 6 to 1, third. Time, 0:57%
 Sixth One mile. Aimee Goodwin, g to 2. won; Frontman. 9 to 1, second: Carrie Ldsle. Ao I, third. Time. 1:425z.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
WON IN rHB LAST INNING.

New York June 4-The New Yorks in their half of the nirth today made four runs and wen9the game. The Louisville men pui@ up strong kick at a change of decision by the umpire in the last inning, and Roger was put out of the game. Score:
 R.HE. New York. :, :. 70 0 O % 1 4-5 6 Louisville. .. Il 0 0 0 0 o 0 0-3 2 BaItteries--Doheny and Warner; Cum ningham ard Wilson. Umpire, McDer- mott. Time, 2 hours.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
mia. to be auditor for the war depart

mia. to be auditor for the war depart ment se
 PostmastEre: North Carolina,-Leroy j.. BIdnkley, Edmonto.
 MT. Townsend is a resident of Phila- defphia He was appointed by Press- dent Cleveland secretary of the legation at Vienna. He is brother of pr. Town send, superintendent of the Philadelphia mint. The selection is not political one although he had the endorsement of PannsYlVanial senators
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
RIFE
:. Enf4 MAS TOO THICK.

Boston, June 4.-Just bcfore starting thfs Boston Cleveland game this after nocn thick fog set in making 1t almost impossible to see the ontfitil1elrs and, af- ter playing two innings, Umpire O'Dey called the game on account of rain. The score stood Boston 9, Cleveland 0.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

The president today sent the following nominations to the senate:
 iStatet-Lawrence Townsend. of Penrsyl- vania, to be envoy extraordinary and minister phenipotentfary of the United States to Portugal.
 Treasnry--Enis Roberts. of New York, to be treasurer of the United States; Conrad N. Jordan, of New Yerk, to be assistant treasurer of the United States at New York; w. E. Andrews, of Ne braska, to be auditor of the treasury de
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
GOr A .sMA1lI.. MAD.

Richmond, Va, June 1. .--Profe burglars last night blew open che safe of the Adanrs Express company al Wood- stock They got only $l5. There is na clue. .t-----ts-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
BRTDEGROCMs WIN.

Brooklyn, Junle 1.-The Browns lost the game today. Score: [ ss't.. i3iy s'fA RH E Brooklyn.. ..0IO331 o*-S 8 St. Louis. .7 ... ..2 0 9 0 o O. 4
 Batteries and Smith: Kissin- ger and Murphy. Umpire, Sheridan. Time, 2 hours.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
BASE BALL.
LEAGUE STANDING.
2 SWAIN LOST THE GAME.

|, Washington, June 4-Swain was re- sponstble fer the loss of todays game. Tn the two innings in which he pitchsd the Colts made ten hits or total of four teen bases, scoring five runs. He was followed by King who did better work. Two ganns were scheduled but the sec account of rain. Score:
 RHE washington :. ..od102o 1000 2-5 1S 5 Chicago ....s......1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0-S Il 3 Batteries, Swains King ard Magu re- McMsthon and Kittridge; Umpire, Ems lie. Time, PIP.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
PIRATES ACT UGLY.

Philadelphia, June 4.-Umpire McDon- ald forfeited today's game to the Phillfes by the score of g to 0, because, as he said, Illre Pittsburg men were throwing the ball around the field for the purpose of de- laying the game until a threatened rain should arrive. The trouble began when Paissburg was at the bat in the fourth inning. The actual score at the time was to in favor of Philadelphia. Rain fell heavily n few moments after the game was stopped
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
TILLMAN,s NEW BILL.

Senator Tillman. from the committee on interstate commerce, today reported the bill introduced by himself giving states the same control cvsr flqucr in- ported into the state. which they now exercise over liquors of domestic manu- facture. The bill is intended to in part mset the objections to the state d'spen- sary law pointed out in he recent decis- ion of Judge Simonton.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-05
CHAMPS ENCOUNTER RAIN.

Baltimore, June 4.-Babtimore looked reasonably sure to win today's game when the rain stopped the game in the first half of the third inning. The score stood Baltimore, 6; Cincinnati, 8.
The morning times., 1897-01-03
Three Hours forPrayers.

After the mass an 'out sister" comes In
and arranges the altar, and prayers follow.
AT breakfast, which Is served at s, one
OF the visitors SUNNI onS courage to ask how
much of the day is given over to prayers
by the nuns, and Is told about three hours
Every moment OF the day is laid out for
them, and no time for repining is allowed.
This is the way the retreat progresses.
Three whole days are given over to thought
and contemplation. They are sometimes
weary minutes, but these are few, for the
sisters watch them and constantly warn
them against too much sCrupulousness AMI
mournfuness. There are half hours spent
walking in, the garden, and half hours
spent in ncedlework and quiet talk When
the hour approaches for them to go they
have grown SO accustomed to the routine
they like it and almost long to remain.
The sister greets them as they come
from the chapel, where they make fare
we'll visit. She clasps their hands and Of
fers her blanched cheek TO be kissed The
dark veil falls over the worlding'S shoul-
de. in a parting blessing, ana then they
bestow their aims for the order and go
| down the oaken stairs To the great front
portal.
Go to your confessor tonight and get
your Indulgence at communion tomorrow
| morning. whispers the nun. And come
i back to US next year for revival Of faith.
| See that you are faithful and persevere. >
The great door swings back and then
| closes behind them, like Fate pushing them
into the world. The clang of the electric
car breaks on their ears, the chatter, gos-
sip and laughter of the world the mingled
strains of the grind organ and the newsboys
| swell the tide, and hurry and greed and
| ambition are spread out before them again
| "Dominus yohiscum," says the tower
| ing convent behind them, and then their
| carriages, which have been waiting, roll
| up and they are wheeled away, wondering Z
| whatletters await them and who has called
| SIBYL WILBUR.
The morning times., 1897-01-03
MODERN SOLOMON.
Pathetic Incident That Acquitted
Poor Mother.
Week.lu Telerraph.

a pathetic little drama was recently IN
acted in a French court Of justice. y poor
needlewoman was charged with stealing
two gold coins from her employer. Her
defense was that, while waiting in her en-
ployer's house the child in her arms, Tn
known to her, was attracted by the sight
of the glittering gold on the maMtcl shelf
behind her, and, leaning forward over her
shoulder, clutched the Coins IN its chubby
fist, and had~so carried them away This
she persistently and solemnly stated on
oath.
The court, however, was incredulous,
and reproved the mother for her attempt
to deceive him. But she asserted her III
noeence with such pathetic power that the
sagacious Judge determined to test The
truth OF her statement. He bade her stand
by his desk, with her child facing over her
shoulder in the way she had described
Then he took several gold coins frnm his
pocket and placed them on the desk within
reach of the child.
A breatheSs silence ensued. Every one
awaited the touching sequel Then sud-
denly the chiId's eyes caught sight of the
cleaning gold, and, with an eager smile,
the tiny hand was outstretched to the
desk and the coins were ciutched in its
tenacious grasp. The mother was prompt
liz acquitted.
The morning times., 1897-01-03
THE MORNING TIMES. SUNDAY. JANUARY 3,

ecclesiastical sense. 1.-THE Lord has given
them wealth for purpose. They mustnse
1t wisely. Our Lord requires some to
live in the world and some tolive out OF it,"
Their eager questions are all explained
and more practical turn given to them
than their first pious rush of absoution
had suggested.
When the great gong strikes they go
down stairs to the midday meal. In the
lower corridor they pause, another bell
rings more musically, the sister goes down
on her knees where she stands, and the
worldlings initiate her 1t is the angelus.
Through the hallscan be heard the children
and the sisters chanting THE Angel of
the Lord declared unto Mary" 1t is a
short but beautiful prayer, and they rise
from their knees thrilled with the import
of it. Morning, noon ard night this little
devotion is made. A sister in charge Of
a few children who have remained in the
academy over the holidays comes by and
is presented, and their guardian excuses
herself and slips away to the IL onastery.
1t is a surprise to the visit ors to learn
that they are not to be taken into the
society of the nuns, but simply into the
outer academy life The cardinal does
except for most serious reasons, that
cloister being reserved for silence and
prayer. The children politely stare at the
ladies and subdue their voices.
The dining-room like all the others, is
bare Of carpet and furnished with old
fashioned, substantial buffet and table.
There is pause before they are seated,
while the sister in charge crosses herself
nd
tating her in pious manner, and then they
! are served by lay sister in white linen
| headgear, to plain but substantial dinner.
There is very little conversation. The
sister In charge is less disposed to con-
versation than the one who mas received
them, but when she speaks her language is
marked with the quiet culture that is de
void of affectation, and makes any accent,
British oil otherwise, which a fashionable
might have adopted, stand out in all its
drawlery or staccato, unlovely and garbled.
| The ladies take refuge in silence, but one
Of the resolutions that goes down in the
tablets is to try to acquire the dignity
of selfrenunciation which the nun has
| made her own.
After dinner the ladies are advised 20
walk in the galleries for a short time
The nuns have a certain part of the gal
| leries, which line the inner side of the
house on every floor, set off for Their own
uses. Here they may be seen walking with
a screen of canvas shutting off the sgat
OF their figures from the waist up.
1t also shuts off the nuns vision, and is
another reminder to the wurldiing of what
austerity may really mean The vines
are trained over these galleries, and though
leafless at this time of the year, the birds
The morning times., 1897-01-03

around at the horsehair furniture and
the walls, bare but for a painting of the
Virgin, and they tap their dainty feet on
the somber carpet and inwardly quake.
They had not looked for this. They had
q vague idea OF patronizing the gentle
nuns in sort OF good-natured humility
that was all the more creditable to them
because they were voluntarily assuming
II, but here they are shut off absolutely and
must crave audience, and be subdued.. One
OF them murmurs under her breath: "Isn't
this terribe?''
The others nod, but say nothing, and
after q while light fcotstep is heard,
and the door opens. There is a pleasant
little Jingle of a rosary and cross that
hangs by the side or the sister who ap-
The morning times., 1897-01-03

are conducted to the chapel. The wax
candles are giimmering on the altar. The
priest arrives in silence and passes into the
vestry. A door in the iron grating is open
and the nuns are kneeling in silence beyond.
Presently the priest enters in cope and
beretta, and the old, old service begins.
I'm nomine Patris,'' he chants, and they
fall on their knees. In reverence they OBJ
serve the progress OF the holy function
and see the sisters come one by one 10
kneel before the little opening and receive
the blessed sacrament. They wonder what
sins these women could have confessed the
evening previous to prepare them for this
moment
The morning times., 1897-01-03
OF Ancient Origin.

The social features OF New Years day
seem to have come down from ancient ages
unchanged. From the earliest recorded
celebration of it down through the inter
venng ages there has been mention of
feasting and the exchange of gifts. Sue
tonius alludes to the bringing of presents
to the capital. Tacitus distinctly refers to
the practice of giving and receiving New
Years tokens. This custom was continued
by the Christian kingdoms into which the
Western Empire was divided.
In England there are recorded many evil
dences of it, even in the itemized account
of court expenditures, down to the reign of
Charles II. In France and England and
throughout the new world the custom is
still more or less observed, although in
many places eclipsed by the still more
popular practice of giving at Christmas time.
I "St. Sylvester's eve," the last night of
the old year, used to be celebrated with
great festivity, which was prolonged until
after 2 o'clock, when the New Year was
mentary visits and mutual wishes for a
happy New Year. N
This is an ancient Scottish custom, which
also prevails in many sections OF Germany,
where the form of wish, "prosst neu- jahr,'
| or "may the New Year be happy suffi-
GENTLY attests the antiquity of the cere-
| mony.
| They rang bells in the early DAYS also
probably as soon as practicable after the
The morning times., 1897-01-03
The Bla zing.

Boastful New Englander-But you can't
deny that the Pilgrim Fathers blazed the
) way to all the greatness OF our nation.
Westerner-BlaZed the way? Yes, by
burning witches.-Chicago Journal.
The morning times., 1897-01-03
Facing Their Conscience.

Never before, doubtless, were they left
so entirely TO themselves and their con-
sciences. In the boudoir are countless ele-
gances that intrude the world. In the
church are other worldly people coming to
get rid of themselves. But here they are
quite alone. The windows open upon the
big garden, with its high walls. There is
nothing to distract them but memory, and
that soon becomes swallowed up in the
words Of the retired monk floating down
through the years to their minds.
They take up their tablets and silver pen
ellis and write such thoughts and resolu-
tions from time to time as were before
never scribbled there in the memoranda
Of a social day. They make solitary visits
TO the little chapel and sprinkle themselves
with holy water, and the perfume of their
violets is lost in the incense that pervades
the sanctuary.
The very thoughts Of that first medita-
ton are startling to them. The use that
the Creator intended them for, the way tc
serve God, the necessity Of absolute self
surrender and renunciation, poverty-all
these are startling thoughts. The very
beads they have brought to pray upon are
amethysts or pearls strung ON silver chains.
The morning does not drag; it flies, on
wings, for their spirituality has been
aroused and takes possession of their men
talty.
The sisters voice breaks in upon them
with cheerfulness that is unexpected, as
she comes clinking musically along the
corridor with her rosary and cross.
Not too serious; not too downcast, chill
dren. You would better come together q
little while before dinner"
They gather in one Of the rooms, and the
sister takes up some embroidery for an
altar cloth, while they produce handker
chief TO hemstitch,1or or a bit of lace work
that some Kaffee Klatech had begun, bu
had never been touched since.
''Do you think, sister, that we ought to
give up all our wealth." is the first anx-
ious inquiry that comes falteringly from
one OF the penitents. The sister smiles
and enters into al explanation. They are
not religious" using the word in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

Senator Morrill,, Of Vermont. was AMONG .ne
early visitors. Others who came were 0erH WI
Cullom and Mason. OF Illinois; Spooner; ~ Sl ,,,.o
consin and Platt OF Connecticu,. nH nv
Nichican Senators, Messrs. Mcmillan ana Bur
rows. came to ask the President 10 feappo'n -
General Spaulding Of Michigan 70 tne P .aee ~
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury io'"e'''
held by him. -. .,vr ~
,is constituents for Federal offices. huntins'on.
Wilson. of Chicago. wants to be secretary or
legation at Paris, Thomas b. Needles is are.
the Indian Commissionership. PROFESSOR Low!
would like to go abroad in dipiomave. =. III q.
sular capacity, and Mr.. Elliott. OF Chicag0' 10
an annIicant for an Assistant Attorney-Geh-
sralship. 80. IA rYocLins
" illinois, swelled the rather tnln con..so ore
rom the lower House. while of Senators tneIe
VAS a host including Messre. Wolcot,. FSnto ,s
El}sins Chandler and Foraker Seha'oi !" -
II California dropped in to pay MS respee.sa NJ
Senator Sawyer. OF Wisconsin, Accompanies ,ha :
Guenther, a former Representative iron. nc;
STATE who has been at the White House seVeLa,
times in the interest fshs candidacy LOT IN, VA
Mexican Consul Generaship. Others WIZ ."
we're Senator Hawley ex-Congressman N'o"u ~
OF wyoming: Delegate Flynn, OF OKLAHOMA wi Wiz
desires 10 be appointed Governor OF that ler err
sorw and x.Representative Crowther. OF MIS-
,ouri. soo tho Pres
trio of well-known men came 10 see me To- 10
,dent in the afternoon. 1t consisted OF JONI nc
Iohn w Foster formerly Secretary OF STATE, anu
Senator FRYE. Of Maine. Their business was p' q,
sumablf in connection with the appoh'U,em o, or
Mr. Hay IA Ambassador to England. Sen"s ~
Hanna anne gain this afternoon ana hao a .alN
With the president Other callers were eX- Mayu'
w. r. Grace OF New-York. ana rlen, from, New,
ex-senator and ex-Representative iro" -e"
Hampshire. ,ro,r this af
ternoon. and responded to frequent saiu.au n,oS
from people along the way. He was accompanied
as usual by Mr. Porter. his secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-12

evangelical work however at first among MS
fellow students and then among the laborng men
and women OF the Great British towns WINE at
college he was deeply Influenced by d. l." Moody
then visiting Great Britain. and was CHOSEN ny MIN
to accompany him on an evangelical tour III H"s-
land with Mr. Sankey For two years MT Drum
mond shared in their labors. AT the end OF MS
University studies he acted for a short Time DIS
assistant to an Edinburgh clergyman ana wniie
on a brief visit to the Island OF Malta assis.ea Ia
clergyman there; but he was never ordaheu W ,.he
ministry He had chosen science as ms ne WI n;
In accordance with this purpose MI Druni i, =
on his return to Scotland In 1876 was apPoSinsetS
College of Glasgow. In 1871 ne visited tne ON
States in company with Sir Archibald Heikie' vi
geological tour in the Rocky Mountains tho hook
that first attracted widespread attention 10 MIN
Natural Law in the Spiritual World. Work o.
original thought and much charm OF dlc,ion
Though 1t elected much criticism, 1t attained
great popularity and has gone through man. eu,'
tons and been translated into French terma az,
the publication OF this book lin which ne MAD con,
siderable difficulty Professor Drummohd staIt eu
on another scientific expedition. this time 70 Africa
where he travelled without single white com,
panion up the Zambesi istver, ana where ne wns
Ave months without news from nome IL was witie
encamped at Victoria Falls that he received the
first reports from England OF the great success OF
his book. On his return he published an accouh'
OF his African journey entitled. Iropical Alrca;
In 1856 Professor Drummond made tour drounc
the world, and while passing through the thlteo
States delivered many lectures az me co,eses o.
the Eastern and Middle States In the interest o
the Edinburgh students movement" and at Mr.
Moody's school at Mortified. In 1880 he travelled
In Australia and In 1893 he returned 10 me neI
States deliver course OF lectures at the Lower
Among his publications besides those airead!
are The Greatest Thing in the World-Love, Pa'
Vobiscum" and The Ascent Of Man.