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Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
SERIOUS TROUBLE FEARED.
A Negro Rapist Upheld by His Race Two Unsuccessful Attempts Made
 To Lynch Him.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 24.-A special to .he Citizen from Key West says:
 Two unsuccessful attempts were made today to lynch the negro rapist Sylvester Johnson, who assaulted Mrs. Atwell yes-- terday. The negroes of the city are up- holding the acccused villain.
 During the examination c. B. Pendle- ton arose in the court and asked the au- disnce If there were not enough whites present 70 take the negro and hang him. Great excitement ensued and loud cries of yes" were heard from all parts of 'the room, but nothing was done and the ne-t gro was safely moved to jail. Later mob of negroes a tempted to kill Pendle- ton, but ihe authorities interfered and protected him.
 Intense excitement prevails and the Island City Guards will sleep a their ar mory tonight, although they have not bsen ordered in.o service, Threats to raid the armory have been made and se- riouS trouble is feared.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
PRINCESS OF WALES DAY Was Yesterday and a Great Sue
 cess It Proved. MAY GOD BLESS YOU, DEAR,9 Was An Irish Woman's Prayer-An Affecting Scene With the CrippIes-The Prime
 esS' Message 10 Diners.

London, June 24.-The jubilse dinners to the poor today were very successful. About S0,000 of the poores; were sumpt- uously entertained at the various cent srs. The Princess of Wales, accompanied by fhe Prince of Wales, Prince Christian of Denmark and Duke of York, visited the various halls where the feaSts were giv- en. The places visited by the royal par. ty were the Peoples Palace in the East End, the Central Hall and public school in Clerkenwell.
 At the lat CT place the party were re- ceived by Lord Mayor Faudell and the lady mayoress.
 After the national anthem had been sung the children were served with d good feast of ioast beef, po.atoes, pies, tarts, jeLies, apples, oranges and ice cream The fars a rhe other places was similar.
 The people at the Peoples Palace were cripples. They came in on crutchss, were rolled in or carried in. As soon as the party were on she platform two little crippies presented the princess with a bunch of flowers. The sight was an af- fecting one aind nearly every eye became moist at the sight of so many sufferers.
 The Prince of Wales expressed the pleasure 1t afforded them to be able 10 bring some degree of happiness foa ths sufferers. The prince called for cheers for the que5 n which were heartily given. Before leaving the hall the Princess of Wales picked up one of the glasses of gingerads which had been served to one of the little cripples and emptied it to the heaEh of the queen.
 At the Central hall 200 people paftook of the banquet. As soon as the royal party entered the food was apparently forgotten. The people stood up and Far -..ho c1,n ply f1na hiIfl O1 making a tour of the building the Princess Of Wales turned to an old Irish womln and expres sed the hope that she had par taken of good dinner The old woman replied: ,5i tt4.E
 God bless you, dear" and patted the plircess on the shoulder.
 The members of the royal party shook hands with and spoke encouraging " 1rds to many ragged waifs.. The same scenes were witnessed at Clerkenwell. e
 This emphaticaliy has been Princess of Wales day and her idea of giving a treat, to. the poor has been crowned with the greatest isuccess. She was every where received with enthusiasm.
 The day was very hot and the princess wore a simple white muslin dress. s
 At the Princess pa ia6e,the prisce her. self made the first block of ice/ cream with patent freezer to the delight of the children. At the various adults feasts 1t was first decided not to allow beer to bs' served Eut the lady mayor ss intercf d d and an present had reasonable allow anee."
 The Princess of Wales. requested the lord mayor to deliver message to all the diners as follows:
 Although I am unfortunately unable to be present at all the dinners for my poor will be with them in spirit Hoping that they will enjoy themselves and give three cheers for their queen.
 (Signed) "PRINCESS OF WALES"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
NEARING AN END.
The Trial of the Officers of the Tobacco
 .-a.s Trust Is Nearly Con- t,ff.Htgi tF''" cluded.

NeW York June 24.-President Duke, of the .American Tobacco company, was the only officer of the organization in court today when the trial on the charge of conspiracy was resumed.
 The testimony for the prosecution was closed, and MT. Fuller then began an ad- dress for the defense.
 ' Mir. Fnller's argument was based on | the contention that the consignment agreement was not violation of the law. ? He said that competent legal talent had declared it was not so before it was put in He said it was for the safety of the jobbing trade, who wanted some protec- tipno from ruipous outside competition. The rebate system had been tried and found wanting, and the contract system had been put in.
 He dwelt with stress upon the fact that the National Cigarette and Tobacco com- pany had guaranteed against loss to job bers, who had consented to break the agreement and handle National cigar ettes.oy aaraNsa
 MT. Olcott objected to Mir. Fuller's summing up in his opening address, and the judge sustained the objection.
 Mr.. Fuller read the consignment agree sment-to the jury and announced that the case as far as the defense was concerned would stand or fall by it.
 Mir Fuller said that the introduction by the. district attorney as a witness for the state of Senator Lexow,- chairman of the trust Investigating committee of the legislatures by means of which testimony given by President Duke. Secretary Brown and other officers of that com pany, was brought out made 1t necessary for, the defense to produce any of the off, cers as witnesses They would stand by the testimony given before the investi- gatirg committees.
 :, When MT. Fuller finished his address court was adjourned until, tomorrow imorning.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Pythias, Selected Their Rulers Last Night for the Ensuing Six Months.

A well attended meeting of Birming- ham Lodge No. s5, Knights of Pythias, was held last night at Magnolia hall. Great interest was manifested in the pro- ceedings, especially in the election of of- ficers.
 After transactirg the regular routine of business the election of officers was taken up and resulted as follows:
 George A. Alexander, P. C.; F. P. Smith, c. C.; c. P. Beddow T. C.; V. l.. Cowart, prelate. M. Wolfe, master of work; w. s. Lapez. master at arms; H. E. Warner, master of finance; George A. Alexander, K. of R. and S.; Louis Gel- ders, M. of E.; W. K. Wilson, inner guard; J. c. Bartlett, outer guard.
 These officers serve for six months, and will be installed at the next regular meet ing.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
DAMAGING HAIL STORM
Every Window in Topeka Was Broken
 and Many Psop'e Injured.

and Many Pso2,e Injured.
 Topeka, Kan. June 24.-The worst hail storm known in the history of Kansas struck this city, shortly after o'clock tonight. Hailstones we ghing twelve to sixteen ounces stripped the trees of their foliage, smashed window panes on every hand, including the finest plate glass store fronts, cut down telegraph and te,- ephone wires, riddlei awnings and in- ficted unprecedented damage through ut the city. Dogs were struck in the street and instantly killed. Horses were knocked to their knees. Runaways oc- cured throughout the city. When sIc fury of the storm had passed dead brds were found everywhere. A heavy w.sd and terrific lightning accompanied the storm.
 Topeka tonight looks like city that has withstood siege of war guns. There are not dozen buildings in the xwn that are not almost windowless and ma. y roofs are cavsd in. The roofs of street cars also were pierced The damage wrought can be better imagined when it Is known that the hailstones ranged in size from that of a hens egg to that of an ostrichs egg and thirty mir utes a Ger the storm one hai'stone was picked up which measured fourteen Inches in cir conference.
 Surgeons are busy dressing the wounds Of perscES injured In the storm and re- ports of injuries continue to be received. Many were hurt in runawsys on the streets.
 The following a among tn. most se-. riously hurt:
 Frank BraInard. \ackman. skull frsc- tured: Roy White leg broken: Mrs. Mary Hughes. arm broken in runaway: D. K. Lee bad scalp wound: Miss Ansa Fen ton. head cut: Fred Ho'ler head cut.
 The damage cannot be Etimatad Zit 1t will amount to thousands
 Window glass is already at a premium here and tonight thirty ear leads were ordered from Kansas City. Street car traffic is stopped and electric lights are out. owing to the Generalization of rhe electric system.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
RECOMMEND IMPEACHMENT
The Courtmartial Says Gen. Watts Is Guilty of Serious Lack
 H of Judgment. Jt.

Columbia, S. O., June 24-Adjutant- General Watts. of the state militia, on the 2Sth of May, precipitated a fight be- tween battalion of infantry and the students of South Carolina college by ordering the troops to clear the diamond while the students were playing a game or ball. Charges were preferred against Gen. Watts before Gov. Ellerbee by the college authorities He ordered court martial to investigate the charges. The court today completed it's work and re- ported it's findings and recommendations to the goAernor.
 The court inits finding says: Tn taking and maintaining a position amidst d crowd of turbulent students at or near third base. thereby encroaching upon the lawful territory of the base ball players and uselessly interfering with with their game, when ample and suitable grounds were available near by, Gen. Watts showed serious lack of judgment and dis regard for the rights of others, His or dering the battalion forward for the pur- pose of clearing the field was an assump- ton of authority that was unwise, un- necessary and unwarranted."
 The adJutant-gereral of South Caro- lima IS constitutional officer, elected by the people, and hence not subject to court-martlal, as in other states, This being the case, the court of inquiry rec commended that the governor lay the whole matter before the general assem- ply for it to impeach Gen. Watts. The court further recommended that "the governor and commander, n-chief pub fish general order reprimanding Gen. J, Gary Watts for serious lack of judg- ment and disregard of the rights of oth- CTS on the occasion of the disturbance on the athletic grounds of the college of South Carolina on May 2S, 1S97.'
 Gov, Ellerbee has the matter under ad- visement.
 The dismissal from the service of Priv ate Fisburne, who broke ranks and men, aced student with his gun, is recom- mcnded,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
OFFICE ABOLISHED.

Norfolk and Western Railway Has No
 Superintendent of Transportation.
 Roanoke, Va, June -24.-Vice- President J. M. Barr, of the Norfolk and Western, has issued the following eircullr
 ''The office of superintendent of trans portation, made vacant by the death of Col. Frank Hugo, is hereby abolished. Effective this date. MT. J. F. Snyder is appointed car service agent He will have charge of car equipment and the distribution herewith, and all reports in connection herewith. and calls hereto fore made to and upon the superintend- ent of transportation will hereafter be addressed to him."
 MT. Barr states that all rumors of other changes are without foundation.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
A FINISH FIGHT.
Maher and Sharkey Finally Arrange Such
 a Ma oh by Signirig AtLicles.

a Ma oh by Signirg Allicles.
 New York, June 24.-Peter Maher, the heavyweight champion pugllist of Ire land, and Tom Sharkey, the 'iaoailor lad" of San Francisco, who also halls from the Emerald Isle, were matched today to fight to finish.
 The terms of the agreem6n. were that the men shall fight to a finish before the club or individual offering the biggest in- ducement and fon a side bet of $5000 Both entatves of the fighters de- posted $2,500 each to bind. Richard K Fox was made temporary stake holder, and on August another deposit of $2, 500 for each man will be paid down in this city, making the final amoun: $5.00). The referee is to be mutually agreed upon. The articles call for the bout to take pia ee within three months after he second and deposit is made on August ?. Al Smith will be final stake holdea,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
VIRTUALLY ENDED.
Such Is the Fact as For as the Ga9eral
 Public Is Concerned.


 London, June 24.-Windsor castle Is brilliantly lighted tonight with Bengal lanterns. The brilliant effect is visible for distance of twelve miles.
 Large receptions were given this eve-- ing by the German and Austrian amba S. sadors and Lord Frederick Roberts, of Kandahar gave special reception to the Indian officers. So far as the Lon- don public is concerned the fetes are virtually ended. Some illuminaions will be continued until the end of the week, but many houses together with the d cor ations are already being dismant ed.
 The very oppressive heat of the day. was followed this evening by a su5d n wind and heavy thunderstorm, which has done much damage in various parts of the count J.. The heavy ain hasthor- oughly soaked the remaining dscorati ms here, while there have besn floods along the Thames valley and roofs and stsepes have been damaged and tnees destroyed
 At Norwich two men were killed by lightning.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
DHAN1s EXPEDITION.

Including the Baron, Has Been Massa-
 creed On the Nile.
 Brussels. June 24.--It is learned from good sources that the entire Dhanis ex- petition to the headquarters of the Nile including Baron Dhanis. has been mas sacred. Baron Dhanis last year enlisted 5000 men in the Congo Free State to take part in a secret expedition. The British government allowed a number of its Illus sar troops to join the expedition, but it was officially denied that the Anglo, Bel gian expedition had been concerted against the Mahdi. The evident inten- tion of this expedition, however, was to act in conjunction with the Anglo Egypt ian expedition up the Nile and take the Mahdists between two fires and event rally complete the re-conquest of the SOudan
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
AN OPEN SWITCH.
It Nearly Causes a Frightful Disaster at
 Lynchburg Yesterday.

Lynchburg, Va, June 24.-An open switch at short piece of sldetrack lead- ing to turntable came near causing a serious wreck on the Southern railway here today. The northbound fast mail, which leaves here at 3:30 D. m.. ran into the open switch. The engineer applied the airbrakes and he and the fireman jumped. The engine ran across the turn table and crushed against the side of a rocky cliff behind. The engine was much damaged and the express car broken, but the damage was nearly as serious as might have been expected. Nobody was seriously hurt. The passengers were considerably shaken up, but none in jured. How the switch came to be open is not known. It is rarely used.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
FOR TYLER FOR GOVERNOR.

Lynchburg, Va, June 24.-Lynch burg democrats elected in mass meeting to- night twelve delegates to the state con vention at Roa arke The delegates were instructed to vote for Tyler for governor as long as his name is before the con venton. The delegation is divided on the attorney-gen with Montgomery in the lead No instructions will be given AS to this position
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
FOUND DEAD IN A BED.
Col. Ed Dean Cooke, of Illinois, Expired
 in a Hotel Unattended.

m a Hotel JhatteTlded
 Washington, June 24.-Col Edward Dean Cooke was found dead In his room st the Cochran hotel about o'clock this morning from disease of the heart. MT. Cooke retired at Il 80 last night appar- ently in perfect health. At 2 o'clock ie night clerk, Cochran. was called to h's- room and found him suffering from nau-- sea- but he soon recovered and refused to have physician called. Nothing more was thought of the matter until MT. Cochran returned to the hotel about 5 o'clock this morning and went to MT. Cooke's room to see how he was. Mr.. Cooke was dead and the physician who was summoned said he had apparently been dead for several hours. The mem! bers of the Illinois delegation were no- tified and the sergeant-at-arms took charge of the body which will be pre-. pared aft once for shipment to Chicago.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
ptA trNrrrlEss CREW ARRESTED.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 24.-A Special from Key West to the Citizen says that the cruiser Wilmington was ready to tow The Daunttess to Jacksonville when the forder was councermanded by the district attorney, whosdfrected the imms diate ar rest of the crew and Cubans who are on boa I'd, and they were taken before Unit d States Com missioner Julius Ottoe where they gave bond for appearance at a pre- filninary hearing to be held tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
ENGLIsH CAPTAIN DEAD

Savannah, Ga. June 24.-Capt. David D. Jones, of Nevin, Carnarvonshire, North Wales, master of the British bark Cambrian Queen. died suddenly here this morning First Mate Hugh Lewis has been appoirted master by the vessels owners, Thomas & Co.,, of Liverpool
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25

Georgia day. Gov. Atkinson and Gov. Taylor will review the Geo1g.l troops on the military plaza.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-06-25
FATAL CYCLONE.
Three People Killed and Four Others En-
 iured In Kansas

Salina, Ks, June 24.-A cyclone passed twelve miles north of this city last night. The house of man named Gesey was destroyed, and the following killed: Mrs. Anne Gesey, aged 34; Mona Gesey, aged 13; Ida Gesey, aged 9. Four members of this family are also dangerously hurt.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

ment. There were but three Things ASA
him. his Bible. his sword and ms
daughter. He had laid aside bis sword,
for he was growing old; but the Bible
was always by him, and he loved TO
interpret 1t in his own harsh fashion
And then his daughter-but she had
gone.
She was young and beautiful, pant
ing for all that makes life sweet and
grateful-for love, triumph, for the
apuIause Of thousands. She had resoiF-
ed 10 be an actress and to nave them
all She was sJiHed in that ugly square
house In scotland The dul unending
rroors overwhelmed her. The cold grey
stones Of her home crushed out all her
life, She l0ngad for the glare and gilt
ter OF some great city. So one day she
disappeared and James Gordon was left
alone with his Bible.
He uttered no reproaCh, but mis- grim
mouth seemed 10 close more nrmiy,
while the Zines grew deeper on his rug
Eed face. The neighboTs were dtsaB-
pointed at his apathy. They mention
ed his daughters name to him. in the
hope Of arousins some emotion or ter
rent OF abuse But he merely half rose
from his chair and looked at them.
They were silent. and left him. So a
year passed away. and he began to grow
weary OF sky and moor. He sat all
day in his oaken chair, with his hand
on the Bible.
Meanwhile Ruth Gordon's name was
on eyeryoneis lips in London Her
beauty had brought her all she had
ever dreamed, more than she could ever
have hoped. 1t was the last night OF
the burlesque wherein she made her
self famous. The house was crowded.
and she excelled herself In every song
and dance. At the close OF the piece
the stage was covered with bouquets
from admirens-from men she knew and
men who wished 10 be known to her.
She stood amid a bank Of flowers. and
bowed to the thunders OF applause. she
was a queen. for that night at least
Then. when the curtain had gone
down for the last time. she picked up
one or two Of the offerings and went
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

OF TO the dressing room. One she held
in her hand had attracted her by its
uncommon shape and condition. 1t was
half-faded cross of white lilies She
threw 1t contemptuously on her table.
and pressed the other-the gift OF a
young Earl-to her lips
Who dared send me that shabby
thing?" she said 10 her dresser. and
then picket 1t up. from sheer curios-
ity, to see the name of the man who
had ventured to offer 1t. She dropped
It, and uttered a cry Of surprise and
pleasure, then picked it up again and
kissed It passionately. The label read:
TO my daughter. Come home. am
angry no more" Truly it was the hap
piest day Of her life-a triumph and re-
conciIiation.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
CROSS OF THE LILIES.

'OU shall not go--l
would rather see
you dead at my
feet
Il shall so, faith
er-some day. And
so she went ou: Of
his life.
He was an old
Puritan-g grim, as
cetic. dead TO all
pleasure and amuse-
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

OND ttaad Machinery. NtEius Enf51rs f5di
ere, etc sod fur rff7gs : @ AuFktuEfy
Co. iae3 LaurFucs WsTHisauss ssth 4 sIarEys
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
The Reason.
White.

He-And 50 you love me because 1
am not like other men, And how do
you know I am not like other mem
she-You are the only man who has
never told me he was not Ike other
men.-BrOOklyn Life.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

SealskIns are originally of a light
drab color. but as found in the market
are always dyed.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
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The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

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The Lamar register., 1897-06-12

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The Lamar register., 1897-06-12
WALL PAptR & CARPETS sss,;:.i. :,.s:s y. :

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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-09-18
Cnurch Notes.

DR.. w. E. Avery will hold third
quarterly Conference at Ayres
Church to day and preach on Sunday
3p. In.
A series of meetings will begin with
the Drummondtown Baptist Church
on the fourth Lords day, September
Goth. The noted English Evangelist,
Arthur Crane, D. D., will do the
preaching. DR.. Crane comes highly
recommended as preacher Of note,
fill with the Holy Spirit, safe in his
methods and sound in bis theology.
Evangelist, DR.. J. S. Wharton, has
been engaged TO conduct e. series of
meetings for the Harborton Baptist
Church at Harborton, beginning the
second Lords day in October, the
tentr day. DR.. Wharton is we'll
known on this shore and needs no
introduction to an Accomack au-
dience. Dr. Fred W. Cleybrook of
Lancaster, says DR.. j. S. Wharton is
the safest evangelist he knows.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-09-18
ChescO1IsicSstx.
Mr.. W. T. Evans left on Monday
for Crisfield, his future home.

Mr.. w. T. Evans left on Monday
for Crisfeld, his future home.
Capt. Edward Mister is critically
i'll al his home with rheumatism.
The happiest man in this place is
Mr.. Edward W. Williams. 1t is a
boy.
Schooner Lille Helen, Capt. Yves
lev Marsh, returned from Baltimore
last Thursday with cargo of coal.
Mr.. Jno. Kofsky has purchased
lot of Capt. u. w. Evans, Jr
and expects to erect fine dwelling
thereon in the near future.
Mr.. Charles R. Marsh will take g
trip abroad in a few days. 1t is ru'
mored that he will return q bene-
dict. II this rumor be true, partieu'
lars will be given later.
The protracted meeting at Leath
bury's NJ e. Church is still in pro
gress. The meeting has been a sue
cess so far. Several have been con-
verified, and have connected them
selves with the church.
Several of our oystermen went out
to look for the delicious bivalve last
week, but found them very scarce
and the outlook seems to be very
poor for the coming winter. The
crab business being a little better,
they returned to grabbing again
The price paid for them this week is
12 cents.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-09-18
Grand Concert at parkslcy.

The ladies of the Parksley Baptist
Church will give musical and liter
airy entertainment at Johnson's hall,
Thursday evening, September 23rd
the proceeds to be used for the Bap-
fist Church now in course of erection
The music which is of high order will
be rendered by the best talent on the
Shore, assisted by well known
vocalist of Washington, D. e. A
large crowd is anticipated and all
who wish reserved seats should Sc
cure them at once. Tickets for sale
at D. H. johnson s. Sons store.