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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21

John George Gerhard has brought an actioA
In the s preme Court 10 annul his marriage On
Aug. 30, 1857. 20 Anna II. Hamilton. daughter
OF John Hamilton, then a Police Sergeant. He
says he was 10 years old at the time md the de-
PENDANT WAS 10. When he called al her house
on the night of the MARI age. he says, her sister
told him the defendant WAS in a delicate con-
dl,ion and that her father would kill him. lie
was told to go ana get IA clergyman and marry
that there was any reason why he should marry
tho pirl
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
rows treasurer oIo.slo short.

WORCESTER, Mass. Sept. 2O.-An expert &C.
countant employed by the selectmen OF Clinton
TO examine the books OF w. u. Heagney, Town
Treasurer in ls9l.04. after working four
months reports a shortage Of $l6,718.5l. The
town has received 1900 from Heagney'S in
solvent estate. The bondsmen must pay the
balance. The books were badly muddlsd and
many vouchers were lest
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
WHERE rs OHETW
An EugIishman Supposed TO Have Come TO
Grief In Chicago.

CHICAGO. Sept. 2O.-Clarence Russell Chef
wynd. the son OF a London ex banker and iinan-
cier, Is supposed to have fallen a victim to
Chicago thugs. Two months ago he left New
York city for Chicago. after receiving a draft
for s.. 300. and that was the last heard OF him.
Before leaving New York he cabled his parents
that his Chicago address would be the Audito.
rum Annex. The Chicago police have been
asked by the New York police and Chief Nc
Naughton OF the Scotland Yard Detective Blu.
reau TO make diligent search for tho young man.
Central Detectives Burke and Early have been
detailed on the case.
When Chetwynd left New York he was ac-
companied by . woman supposed TO have been
Maud Bancroft. a former chorus girl In tho
wizard OF The Mile" company: Chetwynd 10
English, both as TO dress and manners.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
STRUCK DUNE AS HE PREACHED.

The Rev. w. n. Motley Or Newport News HAS
= Strange Attack In the PalDit.
NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Sept. 20.-The REV. W.
r. Motley. pastor Of the First Christian Church
in this city. WAS struck speechless in the pres
ence OF q large congregation yesterday while
preaching his morning sermon. Mr.. Motley had
Just reached the climax OF q particularly pas
sionate appeal when. TO tho surprise of his hear
ers. no stopped short and was unable to articu.
late. Tbs congregation WAS dismissed and Mr..
Motley WAS taken to his home. where after
several hours he recovered his power of speech
the evening. In taking OF the unnHsuaI ' occu n
renee to-day all Mr.. Motley could say was:
o n sudden / felt something snap In my
throat and ] was speechless."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
JABBED WITH A HATpIN.

A YounE Woman Creates . Commstion in q
sixth Avenue DRY Goods store.
A young woman startled the shoppers In q
Sixth avenue dry goods store yesterday after
noon by trying to jab u hatpin into the person
near her. There was a stampede for the door,
and tho woman with the hRtpin was grabbed BY
the store detective. She fought to get away and
screamed.
A policeman was called and she was taken to
the New York Hospital. where, she said her
years old. The doctors at tho hospital said that
the woman was suffering from nervousness and
tnannRia
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
SIX CHILDREN BURNED.
Locked In the House by the Parents. Whs
WeRt TO Church.

COLUMBIA, s. c.. Sept. 2o.-Andy smith and
his wife. colored. living in the country near
Donalds. Abbeville county, locked in their house
last night six children. four OF their own and
two visitors from a neighbours. The youngest
WAS ls months old and the eldest 7 years. The
parents went to church. An hour later neigh
found the building In hames. Negroes made
heroic Efforts 10 save the children, but 1t was
Impossible TO reach them, and all persisted
whore they were huddled together. on the floor.
II 10 supposed an oil lamp left burning Was over
turhed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
SHIP BURNED At SEA.

she WAS the sAvonins or $50 Tons, from
Pensacola for n~i0-NObSdy Lost.
SALEM. Mass, Sept. 20.-A telegram from
Capt. J. W. Du' ham OF this city. who Is in Pen.
sacola. Fla. stateS that tho ship savoaius has
been burned at sea. The Savonius was of LOO
tons burden and was carrying !, 900, 600 feet OF
lumber from Pensacola TO Rio Janeiro. The
vessel was loaded about two weeks ago, but a
dithcnity arose over a crew, as no one would
Janeiro. Shipping mon, here think that when
the weasel got outside the crew set Are TO her.
The telegram states that the Captain and crew
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
Run Into by tho Miantonomob.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2O.-As the result OF o
collision with the United States monitor Mian-
tonomoh the new United States Governments
tug SaInoset had her stem badly damaged last
night at the League Island Navy Yard. The
tug had Just been completed at the Norfolk
ship yard and was sent 10 this city preparatory
TO going into commission. The monitor was NOS
DAMAGED,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
GOLD BEArERs' WAGES UP.

An Advance or IS Per Cent. az . Result or
the DinEiey Tariff Law.
The Gold Beaters' Union reported yesterday
that a general advance Of wages amounting to
So per cent. had been granted TO gold heaters all
over the United States. There are forty.fve
employers. who employ about 700 men. Forty.
three OF the employers granted the advance yes
terday. Gold heaters can earn 500 a week
under the new scale.
This sudden increase in wages is ascribed to
the operations Of the Dingley Tariff law.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21

disciplined by = saIoonkeeper for Calling
Nance.

uiscipiinoa pS seioonheeper Tor saiiinE
Names.
MONTGOMERY. Ala, Sept. 2o.-The Rev. @. J.
Thrasher, a reformed drunkard and gambler,
while delivering a temperance lecture in the
South Montgomery Baptist Church last night.
WAS attacked by II. J. Martin. u saloonkeepor of
this city. Thrasher made the statement:
A whiskoy sellers are liars and robbers"
Martin, who was I'm the audience. took UNI
bragg at this and ran TO the pulpit, pulled the
preacher from II and gave him q singing blow
In the mouth, saying:
you're a damned liar and you know It,"
Several deacons leHped to their feet and
averted more serious trouble. Martin has been
arrested.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
CAST HIS CHILDREN ADRIFE.
Lawrence waters says No Did so uoDinG Thoy
Eysuid Get = Coed AAsne.

Lawrence Waters. 20 years old, Of Eighty
sixth street. Brooklyn. night foreman OF tho
Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company. at Third
avenue and Fifty-eighth street. was ar
rested last night charged with abandon.
ing his two children, LAwrencs. aged z. and
Wsters said his wife was dead. and that no only
earned @l4 q week He abandoned the children.
might pick tkAtn mp ana give them q good home.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
WOMAN BICTCLISr INJURED.
Overturned by . scorcher While Riding .
Tandem with Her Husband.

Mrs. Bertha Fletcher, "a years old. OF 1873
West Sixty.seventh street. was badly injured
in a collision on the boulevard last night while
out bicycle riding with her husband. While the
Fletchers were riding along slowly on a tan
dem near Seventieth street a bicyclist
scorched up behind them, struck their rear
wheel, and upset them. Mrs. Fletcher was
badly bruised and cut on the face. Her injuries
were dressed by DR.. Murray of pos Amsterdam
avenue. and she was then sent home. Mr..
than a shaking M. The scorcher escaped in
the confusion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
a New trolley Lilac 70, brooklyn.

The Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company has
completed plans for a new trolley line from
FlAtbush 10 Bath Beach. II will run through
Avenues @ and Il, under the, Ocean Parkway,
and thence down Fifteenth or Sixteenth ave
Aue TO the bay.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
BELhAMF rAINrs IN THE STREET
Brsaks Down In Chicago. but 10 Able -
Contiaue His Journey.

He HTohEo down. In 0hIchGo, but II AbIe %
COntiaue His Journey.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2o.-Edward Bellamy. anthoP
OF Looking Backward arrived in Chicago az
3 o'clock to-day over the Michigan Central road.
on his way to Colorado. in search Of relief from
bronchial trouble and threatened consumption.
He took n carriage for the sta
ton, and finding that his train was not to start
for several hours. he went back toward the bus
mess centre of the city for a walk with his wife
and children. In front OF the Briggs House Mr..
Bellamy was seized with a ~faintinR DIT. lie fell
unconscious on the pavement, and was carried
into the hotel. He revived sufficiently 10 pro-
coed on his journey at 10 O'Clock tonight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20.-Three thousand
feet OF snow sheds were burned on the Central
Pacific to-day between TruCkee and Summit.
These sheds become dry a. finder, and fires are
frequent at this season from sparks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21

CITY or MEXICO, sept. 20.-The n emium n
gold here to-day was lilo per cent
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21

The despatch printed in the Paris Temps said
that Gen. Woodford Courteously but firmly
urged the necessity OF finishing the war. adding
that II IL was not terminated before tho end OF
October the United States would consider itself
justified in taking measures TO assure the in
dependence OF tho island"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16

be.n generally favorable to agricultural interests over the greaJ. CT portions of the country. There has been too much, rain,. however. in New England and the norfth-l ,sirn portion of the middle AJlantfc States, where il has also been rather cool, while over poutior,s of the lower Ohio valley, western Tennessee and northeastern Ms siesippi rain is much needed Except over limited areas, rain would prove gem erally beneficial to growing crops in the cerlral valley and central gulf states. The latter part of the week was part1e-. t1llarly favora ble to the sta tes of the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys. In Ne. breSka the weather was the mOst 1aVor- able of the season. Corn, while generafiy backward, has made good progress in the principal corn states under -h7 favorable weather condi tions of the past week. There has been "a general improvement In the condition of cotton throughout tiffe cotton belt, it being most marked in South Carolina and Georgia The cot ons crop is generally clean and inseoIts,less nlrmer- ous. In Texas it needs warm, dry wealth iir over the northern pollcn of the state, where the growth has been slow, and some replaning continues. while showers would prove beiLaficial in ether sections of the stu te.
 Except on she Pacific coast winter wheat has continued to improve. Harvest is now in progress in the southern DOT tionS of Kansas. Missouri and lfllnoIs and is nearing completion in soms' of the more solBtherly states. In Texas nearly the whole crop is in shock in good condition, except in some localities where damage from rain has resulted. On the Pacific coast ihe condition of winter wheat is only fair; in Oregon and Washington high temperature has caused the grain to shrink. Rains in eastern Washington promise to increase tne prospects of the crop in thar section. a es
 Spring wheat has experienced some improvement in Minnesota and North Dakota; the crop is recovering rapidly rfom the effects of the low temperatures of the previous week. Tobacco needs rain in Tennessee and Kentucky and sun shine hn Pennsylvania. The early plant is in Kentucky and plsntine is in prog ress in Pennsylvania. The Virginia crop is progressing satisfactorily ard practi- caily the whole crop has been set in in Mau-yland.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
ALABAIMA HEADQUARTERS.

The prompt response of the state troops to the scali made upon them by the gov ernor last week was most cred1 able to the men and officerss~ Alabama has rFa- son to- be~proud of it's citizen soldiery.- Mobile Herald. <
 And as is usually lsthe case. when a timing must be done, and done right and quick, Birmingham is depended upon. How could the staIte get along withour Birmingham, anyway? She pays nearly one-foufth df the taxes, furnishes three fourths of all the exhibits at the fairs and axpositions and pays three-fourths of the expense of same; furnishes a good home fer all the conviets of the state; er.ertains nforetlan two=thirds of all inn pousant eoriveniions; 4eauipped and sat aside free of charge regular enca mpment grounds for the stalte soldiery; boasts more churches and schools than all other eFti.is of the state combined; has given the best democratic governor the state has had since the war; her name is as we'll known to the civilized world as the state in which she is locatd, and still her population is but little more than some cities in the state boast, and her age only a few years above the requisite ma- jority, 21 years.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
AUBURN.
Commencement Exercises of the Ala bama Polytechnic Institute-ce!e-
 bration of 18th Anniversary.

Auburn. June 14.-(Special.) )--The1 1eom- increment sermon at the Alabama Poly technic Institute was preached at II a. m. today in Langdon hall by Rev. R. w. Barnwell, of Selma, Ala
 Tho subject of the sermon was "Com- mon Sense" and the discourse was full of common sense and practical suggestion. The minister spoke in a logical, clever and forcible manner, making lasting impression on the minds of his audience pr. Barnwell was assisted in the service by Rev. Walter c. Whitaker. of Christ church.
 The service was not long but very inn preSsive. At D. m. Dr. Barnwel1 made an address before the Young Mems Christian association of the college. The address developed a line of thought and suggestion very appropriate and efgreat value to the young men personally and as aiding them in their work. #ts
 This is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Ala bama Polytechnic Institute and nothing is being left un- done by the alumni and officers and fae- ulty of the college which aids in making the celebration of this event a success.
 Laqgdon hall and the main college building are handsomely decorated. The plans for the alumni banquet are to make It ans elegant one iu every respect.
 The following is the general prog amme of the exercises of this week:
 Monday, June 14. p, m., competitive company and individual drill; D. nn., senior class orations, delivery of prizes.
 Tuesday. June 15, 10 a. m.. alumni ora tion,, w. w. Pearson, 1882, of Montgom- cry. s.i,
 8 D. m, inspection Of laboratories and experiment station; 5 D. m., review of battalion by Gov. Jos. F. Johnston and staff.
 8 p. n1., address before literary socie- ties. F. c. Sherman, Texas.
 10 D. m., alumni banquet.
 Wednesday,. June 16. 10 a. m.. histori- cal sketch of the college, Prof. c. c. Thach, 1877, Auburn. '.- ,
 Commencement address w. M. Thorn ton, IL. D., University of Virginia.
 Conferring of degrees and distinctions, by President Wm. Leroy Brown. ILL. D.
 The following trustees are present to- day and the others are expected: Hon. H. c. Armstrong, Auburn; Hon. Tan cred Betts, Huntsville: pr. R. H. Duggar. Gallon; Col. J. G. Giichrist, Hope Hull; Rev. VIC. Whitaker. Tuscaloosa.
 There are many visitors here from ev- cry section of the country and more ar- rive on every train.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
JAMES K. POWERS.

The rliominating committee of the board of td1gtees cd the State university met in this city yesjerday and nominated Prof. James K. Powers, presidnt of the State Normal sehdol, u Florence, for president of the State university. This action vir Gually s5la;les the presidency question as it is understood the action of the com mittee will be sustained by the board and the election will only be formal.
 While ther-' were several favorites in the fed for the place., the selection of Prof Powers will TO ssloat: give general satisfaction. He is reckaned among sha best educators in the state, is a typical Alabamiar, and pe4sonaIly known to many peopt- in all sed-ions
 No higher compliment can be paid Prof. Powers than the following letter recently wrleten to Gov. Johnston by Dr. A. D. Mayo, presided, of the Peabody Normal fund:
 q can honestly say that in all my ex- perience in the south, have seen no State Normal which seems to me 70 have mc:e completely grasp.l the true idea of that style of school or more completely carried i. out than the one at Florence.
 "PresiGent Powers is ncs only born educator but, what is absolutely neces- sary to success in such a position, he has all the quasIties of 8 sue9eSsful public man. So many of our public schools fail because f.fiey are in the, har9ds of schol- ars or clergymen who have limited view of the eduea taoEal field, and do not know what the people need. This is an essen bsal in educational work of all grades from tine common school to ,hs nnive It Is impossible to copy success fully from any other state. on from any model abroad from anywhere along the line. in the present condition of Alabama.
 .tPNsideTj. Powers seems to have eyes everywhere--aII around his head. as It were-and at once discovers the present conditions in your stsu.emore clzarly than any man have found, and detects afar
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
I ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one pur- pose namely. a receptacle for the Urine, and Rs such 1t is not liable to any form Of disfase except by one of two ways. The tirstaw is from imperfect action of the kidneys. The second way is from care less local treatment of other diseases.
 CHIEF CAUSE.
 Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid neys is the chief cause of bladder troubles. So the womb, like the bladder, was created for one purpose, and if not uoetored too much is not liable to weak ness or disease, except in rare cases. It IS situated back of and very close to the bladder. therefore any pain, disease or inconvenience manifested in the kid nsys, back, bladder or urinary passage IS often, by mistake attributed to female weakness or womb trouble of some sort The error is easily made and may be as easily avoided. To find out correctly, set your urine aside for twenty-four hours; sediment or settling indicates kidney or bladder trouble. The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney and bladder reme- dy is soon realized. If you need medi- cine you should have the best. At drug gists 90 cents and S1. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail.
 Please mention the Daily State Herald and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & O., Binghamton, N. Y. The proprietors ot this paper guarantee the genuineness of this offer
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
HON. ". I. RIILLOCK.

Hon W. l. Bullock, of Franklin, mem Der of the democra;ic state executive committee. an atrient advocate of the free coinage of silver and gold at th;' raiio of 16 to 1, a follower of W. J. Bryan, has been invited to attend the Fourth of July celebra tion by Tammany Hall, New York, and make an address on that oc- casion, which is a we'll deserved compli- ment to a man who has the courage of his convictions and the manhood to stand up and do balttle on all occasions for the cause of true democracy
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
GREENSBORO.
Commencement Exercises Grow Inter- estng-Contest for the First and
 Second Prizes.

Greensboro, June, 14.-(Special Corre- sEos sdence.)-Promptly at 10:30 a. m. the exercises of the Southern university were cpered by prayer by Rev. J. O.. Noble. Dr. Keener is always prompt and re- quires rromptness of his audience. Like s"time and tide" he waits for no man, and if the audience has not assembled at the appointed hour the proceedings are be- gun all the, same. This was the day ap- pointed for the prize sdeclaretion of the Sophomore class. and twelve young men appeared as contsstnrts. whose names
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
TILI4MAN's LATEST.

Washington, June 15.-Senator Til ma n, of South Carolina, today gave notic. of ltlre following amendment to the tariff bBl. providing tax of s1Q0 on all imm,- grants enteillng into the United s ates. The amerldmerlt also makes it a misde- meanor punishable by fine and imprison- ment fer any person to enter the United States for the purpose of engaging in trade or manual labor without inte1diny to become a citizen. Tltf SC f7ov isions aine modified by a proviso ito the effect that they shall "only remain in effect until silver shall be admitted to our mir ts for coinage at ths ra tin of 16 to 1 on the same standing with gold.''
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
SOUTHERN PRoREss.
The New Industries Reported In the
 South In a Week

Chattanooga, Tenn, June 15.--Among the most important new industries for the week the Tradesman reports the fol- lowing The American Beauxite company. capital $100.o00, Rome, Ga; @ cc'aton com- press at New Albany, Miss; electric light plants at Bainbldge and Ea ton'ton, Ga, factory at Alexanria,' Va; flour and gris; mill at Weldon. N C.; machine shops alt Louisville, Ky; the G. B. Griffin Land company, capital s25,O00, Jacksonville, FNa-; 100-ton oil mill at Sequin, Tex. and one 10 cost $30000 at Victoria, Tex; the Menard Oil and Gas company, capital $15.000. at Dallas. Tex. and the Ohio Falls Dye and Finishing works capital $20,000. at Louisville, Ky. A edition mill will be erected at Lexington, N. C., and wood- working plarts glt Mon eval1o. Ala; Co., ltrmbus, Miss, and Decherd. Tenn.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16

The mew t.Iz factory will help filings al 7lons he Nae. It will give the railroads the hanbaEe of the phospha tes dron the be5s in TenneSses. These phos- phate beds, by the way, are very rich, and are largely owned by local capital ists. Fertilizers are largely compossd of cotton seed meal and phosphates. The factory will get it's cotton seed from the co ton seed oil meal mill a East Blrming- ham. The factory will chsapen the price of fertilizers which have heretofore been obtained from Atlanta and other distant points. The cheapress of the fenflizer will increase l.s use among farmers, and we will have more and cheaper cotton and corn, which will be to the advantage of the cotton mill and the packing houses. The farmers generally are using more fsrflizers than ever.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16

A flash of wit is like the sparkle of champagne when the cerk is pulled. The witty remark often comes when good hu- nor is effervescing and seeks an outlet The mind works quicker than the tongue can speak. Bishop Winner has q mann script with which he regales his personal friends when they call at his home. It is e computation of humorous situations and witty remarks drawn from his own ex- perisnce. A lady who imagned herself afflicted with many bodily ard spiritual ills, once sent for the bishop. He had learned that her affiictions of both soul and body were due to over-eating. A skeptie sought to entrap him and asked What became of the body of Moses?" That IS question which does not con- cern you" replied the bishop. Why not ?'' .Because there is no doubt as 10 what will become of your body" The reply sank deep in the mind of the slzep- tic. and when he came to his last illness he sent for the bishop.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

The president today sent the following nominations to the ssnate:
 J. T. Brady, of Alaska, to be govsIn of the district of Alaska; to be commis- siorlsr of the district of Alaska. Cald we'll w Tuthill, of Indiana. and John E. Cnarfe of Illinois.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-16

and five dynamite bombs The Spanish force, it is added, had five men killed and one officer and twelve seriously wounded.
 An official dispatch from Artem sa says that two sisters of the nsrrgent leader, Fredericke Nunez, surrendered to the Spanish there yesterday.
 . It is, reported that the Spanish raided an inisurgent stronghold nsar Cardas, capturing an insurge mt ohie'ss harem. It is said twenty women were feun1 therein and are held by thJs Spanish.