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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
STORY or A STRIKERS WIFE
For whom and Her brood festerdays
sky Vas . Roof.

Mrs. Julia Mahr and her four children,
the youngest years old, came to the East
Twenty-second street station last night,
after wandering around rain-soaked all
day. Mrs Mahr asked that she and her
children be locked up as Migrants IN order
that they might have shelter.
She said that her husband. John Mahr
Is an electrical worker. He was ordered
out on strike a month ago, and his money
was soon exhausted. Then, when Mahr
could not pay his dues she said, he was dis
charged from the union that had ordered
him out on strike. Since then he has been
unable to get work, not being union man
A week ago, the woman said, she and her
family were evicted from their rooms
at 24O East Fort first street and her mother
in-law, with whom she took refuge, de-
clined yesterday to care for the family
any longer. So they took to the streets
and the storm.
The woman was sent to the East Thirty
fifth street station, where the police bought
her good meal and made her comfort
able The children were taken to the
Gerry society.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
BURGLAR SHOOTS A WOMAN.
Mrs. George T.. PIERCE OF Providence
Wounded by One OF Two Intrutiers.

PROVIDENCE, X. l., Sept. ls--Awakened
by noise in her home on Norwood avenue,
Edgewood, at 8 o'clock this morning, Mrs.
George E. PIERCE opened the door of her
bedroom and discovered two men standing
at the head of the stairs eight feet from
her Before she could move one OF the
men fired n revolver at her
The bullet struck the oak casing Of the
door frame, making a hole an inch wide
and half an inch deep, and then. gancing
from tho wood, struck the woman in the
right side, entering her body an inch to
the right of the medal line. 1t glanced
along rib and, passing under the muscles
Of the chest, emerged from her back and
was found on the floor of the bedroom.
Unless blood poisoning sets in, it is be-
lieyed that Mrs PIERCE will recover There
is no trace OF the burglars. although the
town authorities have offered reward for
their apprehension.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
STORM LOOSED DEATH COIL.
Broken Wire Winds About Man and Kills
Him Instantly.

Gustav Wickman. 81 years DID, Of Corona.
l.. l., was instantly killed near his home
during the heavy part Of the storm yes
terday afternoon. He was returning home
with Gustave Lane when, with a noise like
that Of pistol shot, live trolley wire was
blown down.
Lane saw it curling and coming in their
direction. He cried to Wickman to jump,
but before he could do so the wire curled
tightly around him. Wickman screamed
and fell dead. Lane, who saw his friend
burning, stood helpleesly by, unable to do
anything. The trolley company was i'm
mediately notified and. the power was turned
off. Wickman was taken to Lake Il Books
morgue.
The friends who have charge Of the body
are afraid to tell Mrs. Wickman, who is
seriously ILL.,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
THEATRE MONKEYS LOOSE.
TWO Of Them lombard Windows In Gin
cinnati and Have n Lot Of Fun.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 10. Pedestrians near
Rohinson's Opera House narrowly escaped
shower of broken tiles thrown by two
mischievous monkeys from the top Of tho
theatre to-day. The monkeys are a part
of a monkey. dog and pony exhibit now
showing there They escaped from their
cages and climbing the fire escape, found
loose materials Oh the roof left by workmen
recently.
A great crowd from the City Hall and
vicinity soon assembled on the other side
OF the street. but as soon as any one ut
tempted to get under the theatre shed the
monkeys began to defend their castle
One Of them known az Mrs. Murphy threw
piece Of thing through skylight in the
adjoining residence Of DR.. J. A. Haerr
They then began to lombard DR.. IIaerr's
windows and put brick through the sky
light OF the playhouse.
The escape o. the monkeys was first
reported by DR. Haerr, who rushed
breathlessly to the theatre Office and said:
For heavens sake come and cal! off
your monkeys. They got into my house
and ravaged the contents OF my sister 3
workbasket and hurled fowerpot through
the skylight Of my Office"
The monkeys were finally captured with
difficulty after being chased over the theatre
roof and the roofs Of several adjoining
Houses while a great crowd on the street
gave vent to their merriment. The mon
keys, all during these antics, seemed to
enjoy them as much as the crowd Of npec-
tat ors on the street.
DR.. Haerr was inclined to laugh about 1t
after It was all over, and took it az joke.
The show people Immediately made full
runaways.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
RUTH BRYAN OWED AN ARTIST
Her Ensagement to ". II. Leay1tt OF New.
port Announced.

NEWPORT, II. l., Sept. l8.-Word was
received at Newport to-day that accounts
for the recent visit Of William j. Bryan,
and when an investigation was made 1t
was found what the object Of his visit
was.
Information came to-day from the home
OF Mr.. Bryan, in Nebraska. that Miss Ruth
Bryan, his daughter. is engaged to be mar
ried to William Homer Leavitt Of this city.
Mr. Leavitts father confirmed the state
ment and also said that the recent visit
Of Mr., Bryan to Newport was for the pur-
pose Of seeing the elder Mr.. Leavitt.
Mr. Leavitt is an artist. He was born
in Newport and received his education
in the public schools Of Newport, and after
graduating from the Rogers High School
went to Boston to study painting.
From there he went to Paris and studied
for four years with Gerome, the famous
artist. Upon returning to Newport he
opened studio in this city, and his work
soon attracted attention
A few years ago Mr.. Leavitt made life
size portrait OF Gen Joe Wheeler, which
was placed on exhibition and elected favor
able comment.
Mr.. Bryan heard Of Mr.. Leavitt and sent
for him and commissioned him to paint
a portrait Of him. 1t was while at work
on this portrait that MIR. Leavtt met Miss
Bryan, and it resulted in the engagement
which is announced to-day from the home
Of the young woman
Mr.. Leavitt is 80 years old and has beer
married once before. his wife dying some
years ago She was quite wealthy.
child survived her, which also died about
year ago. 1t is understood that the
wedding will take place at the home Of
Miss Bryan on Nov g.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
EX-GOV. M'MILLIN ROBBED.
Discovers in Louisville That His Pocket-
book and Passes Are Missing.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Sept le.Former Gov.
Benton McMilin of Tcnrossc". who paid
visit TO Louisville vest G%" left last night
for Nashville minus Eis purse, containing
several dollars and number OF annual
passes
He thinks the touch was made on the
train after the conductor had made his
rounds The loss was not discovered
until Mr. McMilln attempted to board the
train for Nashville at the Union station at
Tenth street and Broadway.
The Governor had only minute or two
to catch his train, and when he was asked
by the gatekeeper to show his ticket, he
learned that his purse had been taken
Gov. McMillin was then compelled to
return to his hotel and when he left for
Nashville he paid his fare. The loss was re-
ported TO the railroad officials, and every
effort will be made to recover the purse
and passes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
WORST STORM COMFY HAS SEEN.
Both Piers Wrecked-BOats Smashed by
the HIIndred-May BE Lives Lost.

Old timers at Coney Island Sheepshead
BAY and Gravesend Bay say that yester-
DAVIS storm was the worst that ever struck
those places,
Both piers at Coney Island were wrecked
The new one, at which the boats from Man
haitian land, had 200 feet of the ocean end
carried away 1t will be impossible to use
it during the remainder Of the season.
Planking, bulkheads and breakwater were
swept like straw and landed in heap on
the beach The roof was swept away by
the waves which broke fifteen feet over the
pier.
The old pier, which has been used by
boats from Newark and other Jersey
points, was totally demolished. The roof
and floor were thrown up on the beach,
wrecking the bathing pavilion OF Stauchs
Hotel.
Much Of the wreckage was carried out
to sea, vet the beach from Sea Gate to Man
haitian Beach is strewn with wreckage.
The bulkhead and breakwater erected
to protect the Ocean Parkway was under
mined by the sea and is practically ruined.
The Parkway baths and hotel were badly
damaged On these buildings were huge
electric signs The wind carried them
away and, tanging the wires, set fire TO
the woodwork The rain and spray ex-
tipguishcd the fire the wind had caused
The east ern half of the roof of the Ocean
Hotel, Coney Islands oldest tavern, was
blown of end all the windows on that side
we're smashed. Broken beams and plank
ing from tin, boa rdwalk in front were showed
under the hotel flooring, tearing 1t up.
The boardwalk was so badly damaged that
the police have forbidden traffic over II
The Manhattan Beach and Oriental hotels,
living further back from the beach, escaped
with slight damage, but the gardens in
front were destroyed, Seats, scenery and
props in the Pains fireworks theatre
we're smashed into kindng wood by the
wind
In Sheepshead Bay twenty-five house
boats twelve catbOats, four sloOps and
schooner were wrecked. Most of these
were stove in against the bridge crossing
10 ,aniai ian Beach. The iuus,-boai Chat.
terbox, owned by the Rev, Mr.. Perry,
hssistaut pastor Of Grace Church, was
totally wrecked No one was aboard,
the minister and his family having gono
to town.
Alpngside the Chatterbox lay the Pea
Green. owned by Harry johnson. He had
gon. 10 business, lea wing his wife and eight
months odd baby aboard Mrs johnson
ess giving the child u bath when the storm
broke tn" brat dragged her anchor,
driited against the bridge, sprang aleak,
ard began to s.u" Mrs Johnson, carry.
ing the baby in her arns, ran up on the roof,
screaming Tor help.
Thoma. Osborne clerk of the Corey
Island court. jumped 10 the boat from
the bridge and carried the baby 10 safsty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
FRED s. GIBRS IMPROVING.
Physician Says He May Come TO New York
by Sept, IS

AsBURY PARK, n. j., Sept. 49, The
gratifying improvement noticed in the
condition of ex-senator Fred s. Gibbs
yesterday was unchanged to-day. The
following bulletin was issued about his
condition.
The Improvement noticed in Senator
Gibbs's condition continues and the pros
poets are that he will be able to return to
New York by the 2sth Of September"
The bulletin was later verified by DIR. j +.
Alderman, the attending physician.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
CAR REP.AIRERS MAY STRIKE.
10000 Men Of the Northwe stern Railroad
Threaten to Go Out.

CHICAGO, Sept. 10 The demands of
10000 car repair workmen over the entire
Northwestern Railroad, which the union
men say We're refused point blank by Cen
eral Manager Gardner Of the road to-day,
may precipitate strike Of the entire body.
Officers Of the Northwestern road to-day
denied that the demands Of the union men
had been refused, but declared the COM
mittee was referred TO the master mechanic
of the road. u. G. Hogan. national or
gnni2er of the Federation Of Labor ar
rived from Buffalo to-day and will have
charge of the situation in Chicago until
the controversy IS settled. Hogan adj
mitted tia' strike was possible.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
WHIPPED THE IDLE NEGROES.
Score Of Them Punished by Whites for
Resenting q beating Teacher Received.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept, ia party Of
whites administered severe whippings to
a score of idle negroes at Sulphur Springs,
Bowie county, to-day. A negro school
teacher, having made insulting remarks
about young white woman, was pub
licly whipped. Some Of the negroes who
witnessed the whipping grew indignant
and denounced the outrage.
The crowd took them, also, and gave
each of them a sound thrashing, warning
them that unless they should go to work
very quickly they would have to move out
of town. There WAS no attempt at con-
cealment, the negroes being publicly
whipped in the streets in the presence of
a large crowd.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
uy'STN,T ORDER MORE STRIKES.
Ipterna ti0nsi Machinlsts warned That the
treasury j. SrSriJ i;s,r.

INpIAmApoLIs, Sept. l6 business Agent
Collins Of the local union of machinists
received letter 10 day from James O'Con-
nell, president Of the International Union
Of Machinsts, directing him TO be very
cautious about ordering strik"s.
President O'Connsll says that there are
more than 100 strikes in progress among
u,arhin,t-, and that the troubles during
Tie year have proved heavy drain on the
International treasury, which In now prac-
t.cnlly empty For this reason he urges
caution, and say that additional trouble
might swamp the treasury
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
Sweetheart Paid His Fine.

HAcKENsACK, n. j., Sept. 10 Arthur
Calder of Oakland borough, who was mr.
rested for riding Iii bicycle without light
abused the officer and refused TO pay fine
Of 1915 and costs Recorder Lewis sent
him TO Jail where he was locked up over
night. Then young woman, SAN 10 he
his sweetheart, but whose name war sup
pressed paid the money aud secured hs re-
leaaa When the Young man reached the
court house corridor the young WOMAN
threw her arms around his neck and en-
braced him joyously.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
MYSTERY OVER DYING WON AN
Taken TO Roosevelt Hospital in . Cab
With Bullet Wound In the bdOmen.

bullet wound in the abdomen was brought
to Roosevelt Hospital in cab at o'clock
this morning. man and a woman who
refused to give their names came with her.
The man said the woman had been shot
in a saloon at Fortieth street and Seventh
avenue. The woman was believed to be
dying when brought in
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17

The Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman became
we'll known in this city as pastor Of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, to which
he was called from Bethany Church, Phila-
delphia, in 1898. Under his passionate
the church grew very much in member
ship. DIR. Chapman resigned in October
# last year /" assume direction of the
evangelistic work laid out by the General
Assetnbly's COMMITTEES, He is graduate OF
the Lane Theological Seminary at Cincn-
nali las u degree Of ID. d, from Wooster
uDhio) University and & degree of LII. ID.
from Hartman University In July, 1901,
he was taken i'll at Warsaw, Ind, and for
a long time hung between life and death,
A years vacation restored him to health.
Last January DR. Chapman caused sur
prise by reading typewriter confession
at a meeting of minister here to the effect
that he was in the wrong when he wrote
a life of Dwight L. Moody and had it pub
lished as official.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
DIR. y. ". CHAPMAN IN DHNGER.
wife Gives Him an Overdose OF Bromide
BY Mistake-Life Barely Saved.

WARSAW, Ind, Sept. le.-The life Of the
Rev. DIR. J. Wilbur Chapman was barely
saved here last night by the prompt action
of several physicians. BY MISTAKE his
wife gaze him an overdose OF bromide in
4, cad OF tonic he had been taking. DR..
Chapman lost consciousness. and the physi-
clans worked several hours before his con-
dition was improved 1t is now thought
he will recover.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
W. T.. Eustis Found bro wned.

BANGOR Me, Sept i6-W. T. Eustis.
a prominent resident Of Springfield. Mass.
was found drowned at his summer homo
Mt Castins to-day. II 10 feared that no
committed suicide.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
U,ond,k. Gold output $40. coo, 900.

TORONTO, Ont, Sept. 10. A Dawson
d.-patch SAWS the klDndike gold output
Nh be a, least $4,000 900 and may reach
sil 10000
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17

EDUCATIONAL Sightseeing Yacht. coaches.
Automobiles lOCO points OF intrtrst explained by
s.ueU lecturer Yacht foot OF West 22d st N II.
Tonrhrs and automobiles start from 9Th ave side
Pistron Bldg, 9Th ave. and 7sd 81. Telsphons
call t070-1sth st, ADJ.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17

via LarkAwanna Railroad will not run 10 day or
70 morrow Last trip from New York Sept. 10:
returning Sept. ~. -bds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17

A short repetition OF your summer VACATION may
DO sni Dyed on . Day Line one day ekcuTslon--Adp
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-17
IMMIGRANTS HAD AMERICAN MONEY.

A long line Of men and women were wait
ing to tell their stories to the immigration
officials when the President entered the
registry department He began to ask
questions At once Rosa Klausner and her
three. year-old boy from Germany were
At the desk The President called DR.. Lee
X Frankel from his group Of friends and
pressed him into service as an Interpreter
10 talk 20 the woman She said her husband
was a baker earning great deal Of money
in this city, and that he had sent for her
10 come with the boy Besides her German
money she had SIS in United States bills,
which her husband had cent to her. II If
unusual for an immigrant to have United
states money,
That's fne fne!' exclaimed tho Presi-
dent THE right sort
There was enc other woman in the line
with American money Tire" one dollar
bills An attendant told her that the man
with eyeglasses at the desk was the Presi-
dent ~ the United States Quick M "A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

 in the building is in constant use, and provision has been made with one of the business colleges to teach some of the educational classes because there were no vacant room in the building in which they could met.
 That new and modern building is needed by the Association is not a matter of doubt, even if 1t were possible that the present quarters could be held longer than one more year. It will be remembered that the Baldwin building will be turned over to the Young Womens Christian As- sociation next year. if the proposition of Mir. Peabody Is met, and 1t Is generally understood that the young mon will have to move out whether building is ready for them or not.
 The Board of Directors will soon take up the building canvass again, and push 1t to conclusion. While no general can- vass has yet been made. number of the larger subscriptions have been secured, and some quiet work has been done by the Association's officers and directors,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
A WEEK OF PRAYER
SERVICES TO BEGIN TODAY AT
 THE Y. M. c. A.
Dr Rice Will Lead First Exerciss and Other Ministers of Montgom- cry Will Serve During
 Week.

The week beginning today has been set apart by the Worlds Committee of Young Mems Christian Associations. and also by the International Committee of North America. as a Week of prayer for young men," and the following call has been is- sued from the latters office In New York:
 ITO the Young Mems Christian Associa- tions of North America:
 At the historic Albany Convention of 1866. tho associations were asked to set apart year by year a special day of prayer for the work among young men. This custom. now worldwide In its observance, has been maintained for nearly forty years and has been fruitful of untold blessings to those coming within the range of its influence.
 We are called upon the present year to devote Sunday, November S, and the week days following as fully as practi- cable to prayer and effort for the upbuild- ing of the spiritual life of the Associa- lions, and the winning to Christ of young men who have not yet yielded their lives to his service.
 "A strain of glad thanksgiving should mingle with our prayers, for the past year has been one unequalled advance in rearly every department of the work and also of great material prosperity.
 Pastors and all Christian believers are invited to join Tn the weeks observance.
 ''Fraternally yours. Lucien C. Warner Chairman, Richard c. Moore, General Sec rotary"
 The fact that week of prayer will be ob- served by the Associations in at least forty-fve different countries all over the world, numbering a membership of nearly three-quarters of a million of men. is one of great significance. The phenomenal spread and growth of the Association movement indicated by so many branches and such large membership in little over fifty years may well be taken as evil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08

dence of Divine blessing on the work, and throughout this and foreign countries to- day and during this week these Associa- tions will be engaged in services of thanksgiving and prayer. ...
 The Montgomery Association has made preparation for an attractive series of meetings beginning this afternoon with an address by Rev. J. A. Rice. D. D.. pastor of Court street Methodist Church. This meeting will be held at 3:30 o'clock In the Association building. Professor Galloway will play, and W. l.. Van Pelt will sing solo.
 The other meetings for the week will be held at 7:3O o'clock each evening ex. cept Wednesday, closing not later than S:15 o'clock
 The program for the week is as fol lows
 Sunday s:SO p. m. Address by pr. J. A. Rice, D. D. Subject. Jesus, the Light of
 Monday 7:so p. m. Address by Rev. Neal L. Anderson. Subject. Light in the Lord"-the Light of Truth.
 Tuesday 7:30 p. m. Address by Rev. Chas. A. Stakely. D D. Subject. Light in the Lord"-the Light of Holiness.
 Wednesday 7:sO D. m Prayer meeting in the various churches
 Thursday 7:3o p. m. Address by Rev. O. Y. Gregory. ID. ID. Subject, Light In the Lord'-by the Peace thaf !s among you.
 Friday 7:S0 p. m. Address by Rev. C. $. McDaniel. Subject. Light in the Lord" by your hope.
 These meetings will be in chadge of the Religious Meetings Committee of the As soeiaion, of which R. o. Blakey Is chair man. The other members of the commit tee are G. A. Grant. John R. Waters. P. F. Dix, B. l. I. Dahlberg, John G. Can tey. T. NJ. Dix, J. NJ. Videto, A. Roemer, and A. M. Kennedy. This committee Is a part of the working force of the Re. ligious Work Department of the Assocla- tion. of which W. B. Davidson is chair man.
 The local Association is a strong body of men. numbering now nearly six hun dred. The membership has increased very much since the Association moved into its present quarters. and new members are constantly joining
 It was thought less than two years ago that the gymnasium. locker and bath rooms would be adequate for several years but 1t has been demonstrated that they are already too small. Every room
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-08
Advertiser Bureau.

S Mobile, Nov. .. ports and imports for the week ended bon today wore as follows: frwegian steamship Hiram for Puerto lez; % barrels flour, 1000 feet pine Der. Value of cargo $4c9.
 rwegian steamship Spero for Belize: bushels corn. A bushels oats. i.725
 ds bran. 1000 pine lumber. Value of Irwegian steamship Aim for Progress general cargo valued at $,eA irwegfan steamship Agnes for Blue ls; 3,2N feet pine lumber. general car
 tish Bark GIenafton for artasena:
 inc pifngs. sao.ss2 feet pine lumber. se of cargo ss.6lA.
 lerican schooner Freddie Henken for pau; g, 246 feet pine lumber. Falue of perican steamship Sabine for New E; 2,000 bales cotton. 6o.o00 feet pine Der, 300 packages merchandise. Balue
 rwegian Steamship Fort Morgan for ehandise. Value of cargo, $S57. kaerican schooner Alexander M. Law se for Inona. Mex: 6,422 pounds flour. Feet pine lumber, and general mer-
 disc. Total value of cargo not given. herican schooner Flora Morang for "a de Cortes; 11.lOo teeS pihe Lumoers feet laths. Value of cargo $2.los. packages merchandise. Value of car {s7, ,692.
 hrwegian steamship Nedenes for Cien- los; 50.9H packages merchandise. fe of cargo SH 946.
 htish steamship Casth ventry for Bre- B 7.a59 bales cotton. weight 4,202,352 Ids. Value of cargo $42S, ,4s8.
 }tish steamship Hilltorn for Havre:
 bales cotton. weight 3,770,42S pounds. ke of cargo $3S2,666; also 520, 900 feet \ lumber, 17,5Go cubic feet pine tim Total value of cargo 6S97.12 lports for the same period were as 'fws:
 herican schooner Alexander M. Law Ie from Iriona, Mex; 1000 punches ba- }.s, 60,000 cocoanuts, 1000 pounds rub
 70 boxes lemons.