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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
GIRL KILLED FROM AMBUSH.
Shot Was Intended for a Mormon Elder
slayer Commits Suicide.

Shot Was Intended for a Mormon Elder
slayer Commits Suicide.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Sept. six Mormon
elders were conducting meeting in a school
house at Pine Bluffs Stewart county. Tenn.
Wednesday night, when the building was
stormed by mob OF over 100 men. Eggs and
stones were thrown through the windows and
those present fed to save their lives. as
bullets began to strike the building thick and
fast. Elders Hiram Olson and II. C. Petty tried
to escape; Miss May Harden. popular young
woman walking between them with a view
to checking the mob AS the trio passed down
the road shots were fired from ambush Tho
woman was hit and almost instantly killed
Miss Hardens brothers vowed vengeance.
secured bloodhounds and placed them on the
trail OF the assassins.
Baston WinsOn, a young farmer and superin-
tendent OF a Sunday school. was lying in wait
for the elders and yesterday became convinced
that he had fired the shot which killed his neigh De-
boris daughter. He wrote out confession
stating that it was an accident. Shortly
after the confession was made bloodhounds
appeared at his home. WinSon picked up a
knife and cut his own throat. almost at the
same instant sending a bullet through his
brain. There Is intense feeling against
the Mormons In Stewart county. and further
serious trouble Is expected. The elders have
been warned repeate lily to leave the county,
but they 20 right on holding meetings.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
Plan OF DREYFUSS DEFENCE
NJ. Demange Says He Must Not Attack Gen
MERCER but Defend the Prisoner.

Special cdoie DesDateh to THE Sun.
RENNEs. Sept. IN. Demangs. one Of Drey-
fuss counsel. still thinks that the trial will be
finished by next Thursday. He believes that
the testimony will be all in tomorrow or Mon
day
Replying to-day to some criticisms on the
policy OF the defence. NJ. Demange said ::
Though the eyes OF the world are fixed
on this trial. as you we'll know. l must not
forget my role. l am not prosecuting Gen.
MERCER but defending Dreyius. AIN my
faculties must be devoted to that end alone
have a special audience composed OF seven Of
icers who although they are upright and fair
minded, cannot in the nature OF things
fail to have a prejudice against the prisoner
The witnesses for the prosecution have played
upon this natural prejudice and sought to in
tensify it by making the issue a question be-
tween Dreyfus and the Army. l shall endoavor
in my pleadings to remove that pre-
Judice a delicately as can without
Ruling the feelings of the mem bers OF the
court martial. Ii lt the 1894 trial over again
Plus tho bitterness Of party spirit aroused dur
ing the fight for revision
Il shall try to show that Dreyfus neither
wrote the bordereAu nor delivered any OF the
documents mentioned therein, and | have
every hope OF success, hearing In mind the fact
that tho Judges are honorable and honest men.
II | fail to carry absolute conviction to their
minds on these points, l shall also argue that
they must not. In conscience, convict the pris-
oner il q shadow OF doubt remains"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
REMsr 10 SUCCEED SAMPSON.
His Unselfish Devotion to Duty in the War
the Chief Cause of His Selection.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1.-Rear- Admiral George
c. Remey, at present in command of the Navy
Yard at Portsmouth. n, H.. has been selected
to succeed Admiral William +. Sampson
as Com mander-in. Chief Of the naval force on the
North Atlantic station, when Admiral Sampson
is relieved OF that command In the fall.
While Admiral Remey is the senior
flag officer without a sea command, or
who has not had n sea command recently. IL
is said at the Navy Department that his sclec-
ton to succeed Sampson was due to another
reason. greatly creditable to him. At the be-
ginning OF the war with Spain. Admiral Remey.
then Commodore. was anxious to obtain a
command. but when he found this was impos-
eible. the flag officers available being greatly
in excess OF the number OF squadrons. he nc-
ceptei the post Of command OF the naval sta
ton at Key West. The cheerfulness with which
Admiral Remey assumed this detail. which
was not desirable from n climatic standpoint
and meant much hard work without any glory.
i'm pressed the Navy Department with his de-
votion to duty. and his assignment 10 the COM
mand OF the fleet that was stationed in the
West Indies during the war with Spain is
natural result OF his demonstration of unset
f1shness.
Admiral Sampson will be relieved from COM
mand shortly after the Dewey reception cere-
m onies in New York. He will have some i'm
portant shore assignment. His two years
tour Of duty expired in June. but he will be re-
tanned in command of the North Atlantic
Squadron until after the arrival OF Admiral
Dewey, so that he may have charge OF the
naval force gathered at Tompklnsville to greet
the hero Of Manila Bay When Admiral Samp-
son was in Washington last spring. Secretary
Long suggested that he take leave OF ABB
sence. but the Admiral preferred to retain
active com mand until the fall Subsequently,,
however. he was obliged to go on leave for
month on account of the condition Of his
health.
The Chicago with Rear-Admiral Henry l.
Howlson on board. is scheduled to reach New
York on Oct. 5. after a voyage Of 1000 miles.
Admiral Howison will be retired for age the
same month and it is generally understood
that Rear-A Admiral Norman Ii. Far1uhar. the
commandant OF the Norfolk Navy Yard. will
succeed him as Commander-in-Chief OF the
South Atlantic Naval Station.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
IsTOR DEAL DIsCREDITED HERE.
W. w. Astor's New York Representatives
Ridicule the Cabled Reports.

RidlCul0 inc SaDleu nspors.
Cable dispatches from London say that Mr..
Adams. the English agent OF William Waldorf
Aston, confirms the report that Mr.. Aston has
received an offer Of Sl5O.0OO,0OO for his real
estate in this city. and that the offer has been
accepted. The agent. according to the des-
patches. declined to discuss the details OF the
transaction, but stated that Mr.. Aston had
washed his hands Of America and American
methods, and no longer desired to be con-
nected in any way with his native land.
Charles A. Peabody. Jr.. legal representative
OF Mr. Aston in this country. said yesterday in
regard to the London despatch. that he knew no
English agent Of Mr.. Aston Of tho name Of
Adams and that II there was such person, he
had never made the statement attributed to
him.
life is to short to talk about it the whole
thing ia absolute nonsense" Mr.. Peabody
added.
At the Office OF the Aston estate. 81 West
Seventy-sIx street, it was said that nothing
had been heard regarding the reported trans
action except what had been published in the
New York newspapers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
HORNETS SPOIL A PICNIC.
Attack Party of Sunday School Children
and Sting Them Badly.

BLOOMFIELD, n. j., Sept. 1.-The scholars Of
the infant class and junior Christian En-
deavor Society of the First Baptist Church here.
were taken out for picnic in the woods in
the upper part of the town this afternoon.
Some OF the little ones wandered Off in search
Of flowers and berries. Suddenly there were
loud cries for help from twenty children
The Rev. C. A. Cook and some OF tho
teachers fastened to the scene and were
confronted with a swarm OF yellow jackets
which had attacked the children. singing
them severely about the head face and arms.
Parker Gilbert. Everett Brown. Jr.. Lila Bald
win and Cora Sandy were so badly stung that
they could hardly see out Of their eyes. The
little ones were all rescued and taken to a
place OF safety. The hornets broke UP the
picnic and children and teachers were glad to
get home
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
PYRAMID OF COLORADO GOLD
Will Take the Place of the Proposed Maude
Adams STATUE at the Paris ExposItion.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. Sept. 1.-The
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
has supplanted the Colorado Commission
appointed by Gov. Thomas to represent
Colorado gold at the Paris Exposition. The
commission disbanded after an attempt to
prepare gold statue Of Maude Adams, which
Commissioner General Peck refused to ap-
prove. When Nr. Peck presented his idea Of q
$1,000. 900 solid gold pyramid to the Chamber
OF Commerce. the plan was endorsed.
A committee has been appointed to secure
the gold and to attend to all other details.
The members own number OF great gold
mines and can furnish the ore themselves on
short order. The pyramid will be OF solid gold
mined at Cripple Creek between specified
dates. The manufacturers certificate Of
weight and quality will be given.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
BOERS MUST DECIDE NOW.
LATEST BRITISH OFFER Considered
TIE EXTREME LIMIT.

Many EnRlishmen Leaving tho Transvaal-
volksrnad Won't Discuss the situation
Until Monday-Another Conference Be-
tween Kruger and Miner Not Approved.
Special Cable Despatches to THE Sun.
LONDON. Sept. 1.-The publication Of the lat
est dispatches between Great Britain
and the Transvaal is regarded as bring
ing diplomacy to deadl rex un-
less President Kruger assents to
Mr.. Chamberiain's terms 1t IL feared that in
stead Of asserting he may utilize the invitation
to another conference with Sir Alfred Miner
for n renewal OF indefinite bargaining.
The Standard says that President Kruger
has still little time to think over the position
II he does not comply with the British de-
mands there is only one issue.
The Telegraph says it is palpable that Eng
land has reached the extreme limit to which
she can go in honor and safety along the path
OF concession.
The Daily Mails Aldershot correspondent
says that in the event OF a rupture with the
Transvaal $4,000 men. $50 officers and 5000
horses are ready for mobilization at the bar
racks there.
Col. Hector Macdonald. who. 1t was reported
recently expected to 60 to South Africa under
Sir Frederick Walker. has received an urgent
summons to come to London. Col. Macdonald
expects to start in the direction Of Cape Town
Immediately.
PRETORIA. Sept 1.-Jonkherr Fischer a
member OF the Executive Council OF the Orange
Free state. has arrived here and is consulting
with President KRUGER concerning the situa-
ton.
The Volksraad has deferred until Monday
It's discussion OF the latest correspondence
that has taken place between President KRUGER
and Mr. Cha m ho rlain
JOHANNESBURG. Sept. 1.-The situation Is
most grave. There was great excitement here
this morning occasioned by the large number
Of passengers taking tickets for Natal and Cape
Colony 80 as to be out OF the Transvaal in the
event OF war.
The Volksraad is strongly against any fur
Their recognition of British suzerainty The
presence of Jonkherr Fischer in Pretoria will.
| 1t Is hoped. have a conciliatory effect. The
| Beers do not approve Of President KRUGER ac-
| cepting Mr. Chamberlain proposal for an
| other conference with Sir Alfred Miner in Cape
Town.
The Boer. who was tried yesterday for Great
| ing disaffcction among the natives OF Rhodesia'
| was sentenced. in default OF finding suretics
| that he would preserve the peace. to six months
| Imprisonment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
SENATOR BETEHIDGEF FOR ExPAN,ION
Back from tho Philippines Prepared to
Uphold the President in the Sennte.

Back from tho Philippines Prepared to
Uphold the President In the Senate.
1NDIANAPoLIs. Sept. 1.-Senator Albert j.
Beverage reached this city this afternoon
after six months visit to the Philippine
Islands and other places in the far East He
was met at the Union station by the Marion
Club, the members to the lumber OF three
hundred and fifty being dressed in blue coats
white duck trousers and white hats. There
was rush to grasp the hand OF the returned
Senator when he appeared in the station. and
for two hours the corridors OF the hotel were
crowded with persons who came to bid him
welcome to his home city.
Senator Bcveridge refused to say anything
regarding his experience in the Philippines.
that is. as to what effect they had in shaping
his convictions in respect to our policy to-
ward the islanders. or what he pro-
posed to do with the Information he has
obtained. 1t is said this refusal is because of
purpose to discuss the Philippine situation
fully as soon as the Senate meets in Decem ber
tits believed that the Senator will offer reso-
luton in that body endorsing the policy OF
President Mckinley and that the resolution
will be made the basis OF q speech in which
he will draw from his observations
and experiences to enforce his arguments.
His friends say that his speech will have as
wide an influence In moulding public sentime nt
as did Senator Proctor's when he addres sed
the Senate after his return from Cuba.
There no longer remains shadow OF Ques-
ton in the Senator'S mind regarding the ne
cessity for carrying out tn, present policy OF
the Administration toward the PHILIPPINE
Islanders. Before leaving here he had
given much thought to the question
and was an expanslonist. but he de-
termined to look deeper into the question.
and his trip was undertaken for that purpose.
He has returned here thoroughly imbued with
the idea that only American rule in the islands
can save the Filipinos from themselves.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
ENTERTAINED By THE KAISER
John wanamaker Went Aboard His Yacht
and Talked to Him About America.

John Wanamaker Went Aboard His Yacht
and Talked to Him About America.
John Wanamaker, who was one OF a
party OF Americans that went on a
cruise to the North Cape. Norway. in July.
returned yesterday on the Hamburg Amer-
can liner Auguste Victoria. At Aalesund. on
July 20, the Emperor William OF Germany.
who was aboard his yacht. the Hohen2ollern,
cruising in arctic waters. sent word to Capt
Kaempn OF the Auguste Victoria that ne
would be happy to receive and to entertain
representative American on the imperial craft.
Capt Kaempff decided that Mr.. WanamaEer
was the man the Emperor wanted to see. Mr.
Wanamaker said yesterday about Ms visit to
the Hohenzollern:
1T was an unusual courtesy on the part OF
the Emperor to give me an hour Of his time
as we'll as his personal attention in show
ing me over the HohenZollern. was
much impressed with the scope OF the
Kaiser's intellect. He was DESTROYS OF In
forming himself on subjects in which the
Americans are most interested believe that
he is broad minded; he has not the narrow
ness that ill-informed persons attribute to him.
To me he seemed to be filled with tho ptfr-
pose not only to be ruler but TO
advance the welfare and happiness OF his
people. l am very sure that his pride in
the TRADITIONS anu the pfeeehs e''t' VI
the German Empire will not cloud his
appreciation OF the near Western Empire
which is made up. in no inconsiderable part.
OF German Americans.
There can be no doubt that it will be no fault
Of that young and vigorous Kaiser il the re-
lations between America and Germany are not
Of the closest and and most cordial character
/ may say that while l was speaking to the
Emperor in a private capacity. also repre-
ssnted my country, and. therefore. used what
ever common sense l could command to in
crease the good will OF one nation toward the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02

Mr.. Chamberlain Makes Public His Refusal
to Discuss the suzorainty Question.

"r' ,,' up' i,,I h's i.eius"'
Special cdoe De''Steh to The sun.
LONDON sept l.-ooionlal secretary CHAM
oerlain Is consistently following his SELF
adopted new diplomacy In publishing the text
OF the despatches 10 ana from the Iransvaal
almost concurrenty with their receipt and
oenvery. Inc iate't eorrespon"ehee MADE
pubic IL the lrahsVaars reply 10 tho BRUSH
proposal ior an INJURY ihto the matters IN
dispute. IN ohec. II promises 10 grant hVe-
years franchise 70 inc Oitlahuers. Out adus
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
sOhUIEhs' RIOT Ar HONoLULU.
Men from the Senator Got Wildly Intoxi-
Gated on Alcohol.

Mon from the Senator Got Wildly Intoxi-
Gated on Alcohol.
HONOLULU. Aug 28.via San Francisco. Sept l..
-Four DAYS ago the United States transport
Senator arrived here, Two days later num-
Der Of soldiers bought several bottles OF notify
lated spirits of alcohol. which can be purchased
In any quantity. and were soon half insane I'M
der its influence.
A general fight ensued which soon involved
ovor ono hundred soldiers A riot call was
sounded and the police arrested the ring
leaders. On the way to the station the soldiers
friends attacked the police. but citizens and
the provost guard came to their aid. A few
hours later the Senator sailed with many
soldiers in irons
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02

A wora.. with dog license made out in
1895 to Mrs. Margaret t. Brady OF Pol West
135th street was found dead last night. sitting
on the doorstep at lO5 West l31st street. In
her pockets were lis pawn tickets, 10 cents in
money ant a pair OF Kold-rimmed sDectncl,s
At the house in l35th street ii was said that
nothing was known of the woman there,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
ENDORSE M'HISLEY's SPEECH.
English weekiies Discuss Our Campaign in
the Philippines.

Ssecidl Gable Despatch 10 THE Sun.
LONDON. Sept. 1.-The leading weekly papers
publish articles on the speech delivered by
President Mckinley at Pittsburg a few days
ago. and they unanimously endorse it. The
Spectator hopes that the American Govern
ment will not try to rush things In tho Philip
pines by using vast army OF white troops and
also hopes that Governor General. with alb
solute power and free hand, will be ap-
pointed.
The Speaker says: whether the American
Government is popular in the islands or not. it
10 vastly superior to any conceivable Filipino
administration"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
GLASGOW CONTRACT FOR AMERICANS.
Their Bid for Engines Il Highest But Quick
Delivery Is Wanted.
Special Gable De,pateh to The Sun.

GLASGOW. Sept. 1.-The City Corporation
has practically decided to accept the action of
the Tramway Committee and award the con-
tract for supplying engines to generate cleo
trcal power for the city road to Ellis 4 Co., an
American firm.
The Americans rendered the highest bid. but
the homo competitors could not approach them
In the matter OF quick delivery. Two vertical.
compound condensinE engines will be built in
Milwaukee at a cost OF $3.50. 900.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
PLANNING A SLAP At GOLFER.
Tammany City OreiaM VIII Try to Pay
Him on for the Ramnpo FizEIe.

Him on for the Ramnpo FizLle.
Certain TammanY city officials are planning
to attack the resolution adopted by the Board
OF Public improvements at its last meeting. by
which the Board is pledged to the purchase OF
the plants Of all the private corporations from
which tho city now purchases water.
The resolution was forced through by Comp
troller Coler and Bridge Com IN issioner Shea TO
head OF the proposed contract with the
Ramapo Water Company. II the plans
now under consideration are carried
out these officers will be charged with
taking advantage Of the Romapo agitation to
force through. under cover of protecting tho
rights OF the city, a resolution intended to
benefit the owners OF water companies in
Brooklyn,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
TIE ALASKA BoUNDARY CONFERENCE
Sir Louis Davies Going To England to Rep
resent Premier Laurier.

MONTREAL. Sept 1.-Sir WiIfred Laurier
Canadian Prime Minister. who was in Montreal
to-day, stated that owing to pressure OF en-
gaGements he would not be able to go to Eng
land personally to confer with the imperial
authorities on the Alaskan boundary question
but he would send Sir Louis Davies. a mem
Der Of his Government to represent the Cana
dian Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
FIRST PHOTOGRAPHIC


In sundays journal.
The Admiral talks to j. c. Hcmment. the
Journals noted photographer. on the deck OF
the Olympia, Mr. Hemment snaps the Admiral
as he speaks in various Characteristic atti-
-snAAA--Ads.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
600 LIVES LOST IN A NINE.
Copper Mine in Japan Flooded with Ter
rible Loss.
Spscial Cable DeSpstch TO THE US

YOKOHAMA. Sept, 1.-six hundred lives have
been lost by the flooding Of a copper mine at
Bcsshi IhkOku
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
Five Darieu Rioters Convicted.

DARIEN, Ga. Sept, Three negro men and
two negro women who took part in tho riots
last week were tried and convicted to-day
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
NO PROOF OF DRETFUSs GUILT
The FiEaro's Estimate of the Evidence Thus
Far Produced.
SPECIAL CdO'c D,spatch to THE sv,

PARIS, Sept 1.-The Figaro says tho taking
OF evidence 10y the Rennes court-martial will
be concluded in few days. 1t adds that not a
single proof has been advanced of Dreyius's
guilt.
The Figaro does not believe the High Court
OF Justice will assemble before the 10Th Of
ksptsnUer 70 hear tho evidence in tho eases Of
the allsked oonApiIatorS against the state
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02

Orange Athletics VS.. Brooklyn National Lelgue,.
Orange oval. to-day At 9iAb, D. L. W. u, R.
Grove Ut. 1i8o. 3;S6 AAd8 o'oloek.-A d.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02

DR.. Z. NJ. Brown says Missisquoi Water offers bet
ter prospects Of good results than any kno Wn phNr
nassuiisl Psspss~st'A. ~ RWAg.-1AaN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
Record Month for Customs Receipts.

The receipts at the Custom House for Aug.
81 were $637 54S.ll and the total for the
month was Sl3. 7sO,47l 90. This. it was said,
was the largest sum that had ever been taken
in in one month within the recollection OF any
the Custom House officials.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02

GAR. Natl" al Encnmpmen Philadelphia
Upon orcadou ii. 4. Z, NATIONAL Encampment,
PennsylVan.a railroad announces round "Trip ratio
from New iurA, $500 tickets ON sale sent "a 10
9TH, good to return sept, l.th; or by deposit u
ticket and payment OF 50 cents, good until ept.
sStS Itr.i1; every A0T during sAs day and at
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-02
GEN. ROGET TO he ARRESTED.
Report That He VIII BE Brought Befor
tho High Court of Justice.

NV'U'1' O"V's U'6V''" 10 THE 'UN'
PARIS. Sept THE Petit CapOrdl says the
Government intends TO include Gen. Roget in
the charges of conspiracy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-02
SCORING THE PRESIDENT.
Wants Co Know ifur. Mckinley Keeps
Ills Humanity TOR civilized
Countries Alone.

London. May 2-Robcrt Louis Ste
vcnaona widow has written letter 20
the Westminster Gazette from funchal
Madeira. on the bombardmcnt Of sa-
moan villages by British and Ameri.
can warshlpr Mfu. stevenson says
President Mckinley allowed no dr.
linz on cuban towns unless they gave
active cause Of onensc. and Commodore
Watson was ordered not 10 attack un.
defended Spanish cities. Does the
President keep hls humanity for civil
lied countries aione7''
MrH. stevenson declares that the Va.
moan Nllnrca arV inhabited IN time Of
war by non.combatnntn who have to
choose between the shells of the war
ships and taking 10 the BUSH Under
such conditions, she says; delicate wo-
men can hardly exist while children die
like iicH. Mrs. stsvenson'a letter con.
cludes an followA.
chief Justice Chambers has been
represented ~ saying Ia a letter a. hts
brother \ never was happier He
must % n pcrron SlnEulnriy devoid ~
ltnasinatiop ~ he never pictured TO
himself the rcenca being enacted In the
bonihaftimcnt ~ those Villages, the cN.
odus " panie-r,rickcn people rushing
hithcr ana iihithcr. shells bursting
everywhere. the cries OF bedridden aud
hapleFn wounded people burning alive
In their blnginE houHsa. women In the
ransa ~ chlidhlrthi mnnTlcd children
crawling ON the sands. the sea before
We read that the woods also were
rhellcd. Who " 10 be hold accountable
for these deeds that disgrace both
England and American"