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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
A CHASTITY DISCOVERY. IN
Husband Finds His Wife and Four Chill
dnen With Their Threats Cut-Work
of the Drunken Mother.

London, July 15.-Emma Symonds the
wife OF an engine filter, cut the threats OF
her four young children and then her
own last night. Symonds returned fz,me
about l O'Clock this morning and as he
entered his bedroom, he stumbled over
the bodies of two of his children. Turn
ing in horror towards the bed he saw-his
wife and tow of the children sitting up
right their throats cut from ear to ear,
though life was not then extict. 1t is
not possible that any will survive. The
room was bespattered with blood and It
was evident that the children who were
lying on the floor fought desperately for
life. 1t appears that Mrs Symon1s, af-
ter a period of abstinence, broke the
pledge on diamond jubilee day and had
been drinking heavily ever since
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
FRANK RANDOLPH
Ex-Probate Judge Of Montgomery Coun-
ty Sentenced to Hang for Murder
at Bogota, United States of
Colombia.

Montgomery Ala, July 1.-two years
ago Probate Judge Frank Randolph, OF
this county became defaulter and alb
sconded He made his way to the United
States of Colombia, where he assumed
the name of Charles Radford. The next
heard of him was that he had been ar
rested and put in prison on the charge
of killing a German merchant in that
country. Today a letter was received in
Montgomery from the department of
state Washington, giving the information
that dispatch had been received from
the legation of the United States at Bo-
gotta saying:
BRADFORD sentenced to death. Appeal
taken."
Randolph was prominent politician
in this state and we'll known to all.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
"A MOST BRUTAL CRIME.

The crime for which Williams was
stamped, shot and burned today was the
most brutal ever committed in thia sec
zion of the country. The young lady left
her home eaaly Tuesday morning to pick
a few bIackberries. When she did not
return to dinner 'h.r friends wen. in
search of her.
She was found 200 yeards from her
home, dead nn1 tied to a saplng with a
leather strap around her neck. One of
hen eyes had been gougsd out and in her
tightly clutched hands were leaves and
grass. An around the ground showed
THAI a terrible struggle had taken place
betwe-m the unfortunate girl and her as
sailant. When the negro was captured
his face and arms were terribly scratched
and torn, showing that he had met with
much resistance in accomplishing his foul
design.
Tonight West Point is filled with exct-
ed men. From all the country round
about armed men f1ocked in, and now
they are gradually returning to their
homes, we'll satisfied with their work.
The original intention of the mob was to
take Williams 70 the scene of his crime
and theae wreak vengeance, but the dis
tance was too great and the mob too i'm
patient.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
RECOGNITION DAY
For the Formal Awarding of Diplomas to
Graduates of the C. L. S. c.
Course of Study.

Talladega, Ala, July 14.-(Chautauqua
Correspondence.)-On Tuesday afternoon
the usual musical concert was given at
the Chautauqua assembly hall by
Grambs' orchestra. Two-steps and selec-'
tions from the favorite ocera, "The Bo-
hemian Girl" were rendered The vio-
lin solo, "Then You'll Remember Me-"
from "The Bohemian GirP' by Prof.
Leonce Joseph received much favorable
comment.
During each session of the Alabama
Chautauqua one day is set apart and
known as "Recognition Day On this
day diplomas are formally awarded to-
the graduates of the Gil. S. c.. course of
study. This course of study covers four
years time, and lit so happened that tn ere
are no '97 graduates. Next year a large
class will be present to receive diplomas.
Owing tothe fact that there were no
graduates, Recognition Day services
were dispensed with and the hour de-
voted to the c. l.. S. c.. exercises. Mis-.
Jarvis, the round table leader and C. L.
S. c. state secretary, fully explained the
F. nature of this cour;is and urged those
present Ito take it up. A well written pa
per on Edwin Booth His Life and His
Work" was read by Mrs. B. Frank Will
son, of Ta1ladega. Mrs Wilson will be
pleasantly remembered throughout the
state as Miss Alice Smith, of Selma, not
only as one of the most beautiful but
also as one of the most brilliant of south
Alabama bellies. Her critique on the in
tcrpretations of the elder of the two fam
Gus brothers was exceedingly fine. The
whole paper showed close study and care
full research.
At p. m the orchestra rendered sew
eral pleasing selections; by special re-
quest "The Bohemian Girl,'' as played
in the afternoon, was repeated. Mr. Go.
P. Jackson, Of Birmingham, a carnef
soloist of decided ability, who has n nj
studying in Germany for the past year
is in the city, and will assist the or
cheStra this week.
AIT $40 the smalley Lady Quartett,, of
Chicago. made their second appearance
on the Chautauqua platform. They
We're greeted by a large and appreciativc
audience. The first number sung was
"A Waltz Song:" this was followed BY the
ever popular American lullaby, 'sRock-
ABBY Baby" This repertoire OF the small
ley,lquartette Is inSSeed varied They sing
With equal ease the most difficult class;-
cal selections and the sinrlest ballads.
Consequently sheir work pleasss artist
and amateur. conroisaeUr and dilattante.
all alike. Miss CailHhcrs then rsI'
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
MARRIED HIS HOUSEMAID.
A Cadwalder, Whose Genealogy Is
Among the First in the Land, and
Whose Wealth Is Great, Weds
Poor Irish Lassie.

Philadelphia. July. 15.-Dr C. E. Cad
walder, head of one of Philadelphia's
most exclusive and. prominent families,
was married in st. Paul's Episcopal
church to Bridget Mary Ryan, his former
housemaid. The marriage caused quite
a sensation in society circles in this city.
The bride came to this country five years
ago from Tipperary, ireland, and three
years later entered the doctors employ
as housemaid. The doctor took more
than an employers interest in the fair
Irish girl and finally proposed marriage.
The young lady accepted and after vain
ly endeavoring to have the Roman Cath
olic church, of which she was a MEM
Der, waive all restrictions. Miss Ryan
gave up her religion and Joined ST. PauPs
Episcopal church, where Dr. Cadwalder
is a vestryman.
Dr. Charles e. Cadwalder is a descend
ant of the famous John Cadwalder the
emigrant, who arrived in America in
1857, Cadwalder whose genealogical
tree is replete with fame and exclusiv
ness, who treasured genealogical sheep
skin with lion rampant, contains the
names of Lord and Lady Erskine,' Gen.
John Cadwalder, of revolutionary fame;
the Welsh Cadwalder, who fought
against Saladin under Occur de Leon;
Thomas j. Cadwalder who was promi-
nent in early Philadelphia.
The Cadwalder mansion, at Fourth and
Spruce streets, is one of the most inter
esting houses in Philadelphia from a
social historic point of view.
Oil paintings of the early Cadwalders,
by Stuart and Peale; DR.. Thomas Cad
walder, in the revolutionary garb of a
general; lovely women of the family tree
adorn the portrait gallery.
The Rape of Europe" hangs on the
west wall. This picture, found in adrid
by Joseph Napoleon shortly after he was
proclaimed king of Spain by Bonaparte,
has world wide reputation. Many other
art pieces of lesser value adorn the walls.
The bride comes Of poor but respectable
parents HShe is 81 years. of age, while
her distinguished husband has passed
50. The couple left on a brief wedding
frip tonight
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
RIG LAND SLIDE.

Montpelier, VT, July 15,-News was re-
ceived today Of a big landslide that oc-
Cured yesterday forenoon in the moun-
tains near Lincoln. A slide half mile
wide came down the side of the mounta n,
a distance of over half mile, sweep
ing off every tree and movable rock
which were piled into an immense heap
of debris In the valley below. Several
farms were partially covered but no
houses. 1t was only short distance
from the big slide that occurred June 8,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
DOING GOOD BUSINESS
Sheriff Love and Now He
Is In Jail

A white man named Sheldon, who is
we'll known to the authorities here, was
observed by Deputy Sheriff VIII Love
starding at the entrance gate to East
Lake park, last night, seemingly begging.
Mr. Love investigated and learned that
the man was collecting ten cents from
each person entering the park. Sheldon
was working on his own hook and he
promptly turned him in at the county
iaiN
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
DEPARTMENT UNINFORMED.
No News as to the Alleged Alliance and
Little Credence Given Tt-Mr. Sher-
mann Was Indixposed

washington, July 15.-Little credsnce il
placed in official circles here in the state
ment 'bha. the Spanish and Japanese gov
ernmerlts have entered into an offensive
alliance against the UNITED States for the
mutual protection of Cuba and Hawaii.
Indeed, so far as can be learned tonight,
MO intimation of such an agreement. has.
ever reached .the SKATE department ~
Secretary Sherman was indispos d
when reporter called at his home in re-
gard to the malpter. but Mr.. Day, the first
assisltariy secretary, discredited the report
and regarded vt as too improbable ito dis
cuss.
1.-The state department has no inform
alton concerning the reported alliance"
he said, land 1 do not believe there is any
foundation for the statement that one has
baen entered into" .-
Both the Spanish and Japanese minis
ters are away from the city. Asi
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
ON "A SERIOUS CHARGE.

Richmond, July ia special to the
State flom Norfolk says: w. A. Noble,
formerly auditor Of the city of Roanoke.
was arrested here today, charged with
being short s22.onQ in his accounts lie
resigned hi& office IN March af4 :ias
since been living I'M Norfolk wi h his FAM
n.y.. Noble says he Is anxious to go hack
and stand trial etf-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
SCHOONER IN TROUBLE.

New oYrk, July 15.LThe observer at
Sandy Hook reports that at 6:15 o'clock
this morning the schooner Carrie Ballino,
from Savannah, July 6, was ashore ON s..
Romero shoal. Two tugs were pulling
on the schooner but she refused to bulge.
Another tug has arrived with whose as
sistance it is expected the schooner will
be fioalted ON the rise of the tide.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
TO AN OUTSIDER.

New York. July 15.-The wifi of William
H. Locke, the retired liquor merchant OF
Cincfnriati, who died In this city July Z,
Was n1sssd Tor probate. The value of the
whole estate is estimated at more than
100000 and is left to James Pringle.
There is no mention of any relatives 1t is
provided that i'm the event of Mr.. Prin-
~, living the estate Is to go to his heirs
e-s,e of the l'clatiyes of Mr.. Locke.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
coMMUNqoATuoN CUT OFF.

Montreal, Quebec, July 15.-FIoods
caused by the rains Of THE pas. few days
have done great damage in the southern
part of Quebec. Many people are home
less and farms have been DESTROYED.
Business at the little town of st. Hya-
cirthe is almost at a standstill on account
oil high waI1:r. Communication with
Richmond and Quebee. ON the Grand
Trunk system Is cut off,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
RAPIsT GIVEN NINE YEARS,

Richmond, Va, July 15.-Wilfred Davis,
Twitchell of Henry county, was todhy,
in the Henry county court house, given
assne years In the pelSitentaary. Letters
that had passed hztwem the negro ARD
his victim greatly weaened the case OF
ihe commonwealth.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16
rMHT ROUGH WEATHER

Wilmington, NJ c.. July 15.-The Clyde
steamship Crotan arrived here this morn
ing about sixty hours late. She encoun-
and had to make her way against fkad
winds during almost THE whole OF the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-16

noon at 2 o'clock Anthony Williams, her
murderer and ravlsher, was caught near
Pruitton, in this county, and at o'clock
he expiated his crime in the streets of
West Point in the presence of fully five
hundred people. The widest excitement
prevailed, and tonight the people are
pouring into West Point from every
neighboring town and village.
A HORRIBLE VENGEANCE.
Williams was riddled with bullets and
burned in the streets of West Point, his
body being burned to ashes. Before a
shot was fired the negro was knocked
down by one of the crowd and stamped
to death. Then the crowd fell back and
those who had pistols fired volley after
volley at him. The crowd then gathered
wood, and building a fire over him,
watched the ghastly scene until the muir
derer was only ashes.
For two days and nights five hundred
men armed and determined have secured
the country for miles for the fiend. Sew
eral times posses were within shooting
sdistance of him, but every time he es-
capped. When he was captured it was
within sixteen miles Of the scene of his
horrible crime. A man named Clark,
to whom he applied for tobacco, suspect
ed and held him for the crowd.
THE RIGHT MAN SPOTTED.
For hours after the deed and horribly
mutilated body of Miss Williams was
found there was no clue to the perpetra-
tor of the deed. Finally suspicion fell
upon negro Anthony Williams alias
Ball, and that suspicion later became
the whole country around West Point
was up in arms and searching for the
negro. He was traced to Iron City, where
young lady's belt to a negro woman, at
whose house he had spent the night. He
was later seen at Pruitton, and the mob
there got within shooting distance of him
and several shots were fired He es-
capped and all trace of him was lost until
this afternoon, when a party of the
searchers came upon him unexpectedly,
three miles south of Pruitton He had
been in the woods without food for more
than two days and running most of the
time, so that he was in no condition to
offer resistance. The crowd quickly de-
cided to take him back to the scene of
his brutal crime, tie him = to the same
tree that he had tied his victim to when
he outraged her, and there give him a
torturfng death.
The mob who meted out summary JUS
tice to Anthony Williams was composed
of the best and most substantial men of
that section, ard their ac ion is applauded
by even the negroes. Seventy five men
went from Florence today to see the job
we'll done.
THE VICTIM OF WILLIAMS LUST
and munderous frenzy was very attrac-
tive girl, and was shortly Ito have been
married to a young man in Nashville.
Her Intended husband came down from
Nashville today, and was at West Point
to meet the crowd of avengers and as
sist them in dealing out vengeance. When
the crowd nsached West Point they pro-
ceeded alb once without ceremony and
without disorder to carry out tne pro-
gnamne they had decided upon.. The me-
gro was too frightened and too much ex-
hausted TO offer even q feeble resistance.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-04-25
?l!itras Bottasti|pyeaEa'
Del Or. D. Nicolas Revor0n.
FRIvILBaIo EXCLUSIVE ExpMD1Do HN
MADRID ELL s DE MAYO DE 1881 pOR ELL
ExCMO. sR. MINISTRo D8 FOAdENTO.
Prepanddas en- Ia farn,acia k KaNs cGncjo
PONCE, PTO~RlCO.

nv EINTE AMOS De experiences han d.
" mostrado las propiedades tonieas reoous
ttuyentes de estas pfldoras, curandc IS
pidamente t0das las enfern1edadesa que ,depeGdeI
del empobrecmento de la sansre por eli
mentaci6n POGO nutriti"a, por haotar en- luga-
res h1medos nal ventilados por enfermeda
dca anteriores.
Su acci6u curativa cs muy eRcaz en- las pal
pitaciones de coraz6n, dolores de cabeza, inape-
teHciG, deblldad dolores las piernas, nj
drcpeala, canaancio, sorderas zumbidoe de oil
10, marcos, palidcz de Ia piel la Que restitu-
yen su color natural netcorismo, flores bancas
gcandes p6rdidss de sangre, falta de meDstrua
ci6p, abundancia escasez par& procur2r
el complete desarrollo de las j6venes en- Ia pu-
enfernedadcs agu6as cr5nicas con tal que ee
tes alteraciones rnorbosas sean sfntomas de una
ctoTo n9eeDaio simple no de afeccion gone
raj de Una lesion orgaRica que reolam&r&n en-
t0nces otra medication.
En- vista dc los progresses de Ia terapSutica
dc algunos inoonvenientes que notaban en-
La pCActics
Sc ha modiflcado Ia formula
fin de ofrecer al p6blico una preparation dtil.
segura raPida efecEos, 10 que &c com-
prueba por el uso tan generalizado que se hace
de ella ep toda la isla.
Con Ell FIN de precayerse de las muchgs rui
taciones que de esta formula Sc han hecho Gu
yas propiedades son interiors; debe exigirse
que en- cada GAIA de legltima proccdencia, esta
Ia paarca de fabrica en- Ia taps superior un sel1c
que dice: DIR. y. REVERON, Medico Cirujano
Ponce, Euerto Rico" en- la inferior, su Hrrna
e4 81 lado derecho de Is faia exterior, &c esta ca
ita Ponce, Agosto 80 dc 1896,
hViG0 Siendo oje1o de frecuentes inaita
fvlOO clones las PILDORAS DEL DIR
REV ERON hago presente, que las legitimas
son las preparadas exclusivamente en- In acredi-
tatla Farmacia de VALE Y CANCIO, que sor
los depositaroa de Is verdadera f6rrula Y 10.
1Iicos que estsa autorizados para usar mi non
bre en- dichas pfldoras.--DIS. N. HEVERON.
Deposito en- las siguentes Farmacias VA
LIE Y CAECI0, Ponce. .--GUILLERt1 ETY.
Capital RIVERA, Arecibo -TTURRTNo. II
res.--ROvIRA y EI1VIRA; Aguadilla.-RO
DRTGUEz, Yauco FONT, Adiuntas.
LA, GuAyanilia. EIsRERs Juana Dias.-R1
TAGEES. Coarne--
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-02
DANGER FROM DROUGHT.

New System of Cultivation by Which
1t May BE Minimized.
Those who have studied the conserva-
ton of moisture in the soil claim to be
able to raise summer crops almost with
out rainfall during their growing Pc
Rod. Summed up in few words, their
method consists of deep blowing, thor
ough preparation and then frequent
stirring of the surface. In other words,
keeping a mulch of dust on the soil.
Those who have succeeded best make a
rule to stir their surface every time
there is enough rainfall to cause the
forming of a crust. But it is probable
that in the long dry spells even oftener
than that would pay. Moisture escapes
from the earth through little thread
like pipes, which are formed as soon as
the ground begins to die. If the top
soil is frequently stirred these pipes or
tubes are broken of, and instead of es-
Gaping the moisture raises to the top
and is retained by the surface soil.
The truth of this can be easily dem
onstrated by anyone who will try it.
Take a small piece of ground, say, ten
feet square, and divide it into two equal
parts. Leave one part uncultivated; the
other break deep, then after chopping it
fine with hoe and rake keep the surface
constantly stirred. If there should be a
long dry season test the amount of
moisture in each by digging down to the
depth of a foot. It will be found as hard
as flint, while the other will be quite
moist up to within few inches of the
surface.-Colman's Rural World.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-02
ROTATION OF CROPS.
without 1t the Fertility OF Soil II
ExhauAted Very Soon.

What is often spoken of as WORKOUT
land is land that has been run long
time to one crop so that it's capacity for
producing that particular crop is seri-
ously impaired, says Kansas Farmer.
In broader sense the land is not worn
out, for if turned over to the produc-
ton of crops of different character it
readily manifests its old-time product
iveness. This creates the demand for
crop rotation, and the man who fails
to recognize this demand fails at the
most vital point in crop culture. There
can be no doubt that every farmer in
the country is continually suffering a
loss of production by reason of its own
er's falling short in coming up to this
most rigid of natures requirements.
This law is absolute in it's opera ton,
and the farmer is necessarily loser to
the extent to which he goes in in
fringing upon it. But in order the more
efectually to enforce her .dictum in
such matters nature has placed other
obstacles in the way of those who ig-
morantly or wilfully ignore her laws.
Thus, for instance, the farmer who runs
his fields long to corn invites serious
trouble with the corn root louise; the
chinch bug suggests that the farmer
had better put corn where the small
grain was before. The cut worm is
an evil of the same sort, and SO we
might mention score of such warn
ings to the farmer which say, you can
60 thus far but no farther. Many Of the
weed pests are to be classed in the
same list. If the farmer will keep
them in state of subjugation SO that
crop raising is profitable he must con-
tinually change his crops from enc
field to another. It would seem sim
pie lesson to learn, but host OF farm
erS fail to act upOn it.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-02
A BAD COMPANION.
He Didn't Like to Correct 4 Lady, But
He Had To.

He Didn't Like to Correct 4 Lady, But
He Had To.
The man with bronzed skin and longish
hair was hanging upon every word that the
charming. young woman spoke. She was
| telling of an actress whom she greatly ad'
mired.
II will never forget how she looked" the
young woman said. "She was as beautiful
as Juno"
The weather beaten auditor moved uneas.
lily, and then said: 81 beg yer pardon, miss
but amt sure that heard yer remark jest
right"
II said that she was as beautiful as
at amt fer me ter erect lady," he be.
gan in apologize tones.
II am quite willing to be corrected when
in tone with traces of congealment through,
such a case"
he replied. II haven't no observations to
make further than that there amt no &C.
countin' fur tastes"
" .H you, ever seen this actress"
Then don't see how you are qualified to
might I make SO bold as to inquire
Columbia? ~ '
Never
''Then, miss, you can't relize that I'm
standin' up fur the lady''s good looks as
much as you are. Ye can't believe half of
what these here miners that come east tell
Columbia. it STAINS to reason that We can't
have no idea Of what lonesome, ram.
shackle, frizup lookin' place Juneau isl
Washington Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-02
SHE DID THE LEADING.
4 slIght Mistake in the Wedding
Notice.


The .equare:jawed, woman with pinkish
and took her seat on pile Of damp proofs.
Ibid a man." she said, "a man with a
grayish goatee and sneakin' manner hand
in marriage notice this mornin' for publ.
cation?"
"He did," said the editor; "there it is,
Samson Sam PIP Peters to Mrs. Hudah Hoskns' Is
"The names is all right. 1t says Mr.: Pc.
don't it,"
1T does"
II thought so. I'm Mrs Hossins. That is,
I was last night. s'pose I'll have to, be
Mrs. Peters now, l want the style of that
marriage notice changed"
I'm W hat way?"' asked the editor.
I'LL give you my reasons first. You see,
I've got some money and own farm and
two cotton gins: Anybody can see don t
need husband. That Samson Peters is
triain', lazy, and no account generally. He
amt got no family nor friends and amt
care of hisself than babe. He'll be dead
expense on my hands, fur he'll never pay
fur his salt, and he owes morn eighty dol
lars that I'll have to pay. But don't keer
how no count man gifts, some woman o,
others bound to try and git him. That
sassy widow Albright's been on the trail for
four months and one of the Simpson gal:
has been maxim eyes at him every Wednes
day night at PRAYER meetin'. He's a mighty
I knows my duty when it comes before me
You jest scratch out where it says Mr.
Peters led Mrs. Hoskins to the hymeneal
altar and say that Mrs. lIuldah Hoskins an
nexed Samson Peters last night at nine
O'Clock p. m."-Detroit Free Press.