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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO CORN.
Frost's Nip Not Serious. Except In Nebraska
Danger Net Over.

CHICAGO. Sept. 17.-Jack Frost's snarl
has been worse than his bite in the corn
belt so far. and the reports received indi-
cate that the crop has escaped Temporal
rily the serious damage expected. Nebraska
Il the only corn growing State which ex-
perienced a really hard frost last night,
and In some parts Of that State cloudy
weather took the sting out Of the air.
Cloudy weather saved Illinois from frost,
according to Forecaster Walz.
The conditions to-day, however. were
moro favorable for a sharp frost tonight.
a. 1t is clear. Frost is predicted also for
Minnesota. Iowa. Kansas, Nebraska and
North and South Dakota. Missouri is
to have touch Of frost, too, as will Indiana
Michigan and Wisconsin.
While there are some traders on the Board
OF Trade who argue that the corn crop has
been damaged seriously, most Of the brok-
ers in touch with the situation hold that
the injury has been exaggerated. Closing
prices for corn show a decline Of from
\ to 4 cent for the day.
B.W. Snow, a crop statistician, formerly
in the service Of the Department Of Agri-
culture, who lately returned from a
visit in the corn belts and the wheat lands
as far north a. the Saskatche wan River
Valley in the Canadian Northwest, said:
Forty per cent. Of tho corn, IS 1000 900
acres, is out Of danger Of frost. OF the
e5 900 900 acres bet ween Ohio and Kansas,
more or less susceptible, probably 20 per
cent. Of the corn Ii late enough to be seri-
ously affected. The loss (actuaD would
ct ill leave crop little short Of 1000 900 900
bushels. but with a heavy percentage Of
poor quality
TOPEKA. Kan. Sept. 1.-THE temperature
to-day rose. and it is probable that the
frost. IL IL occurs tonight, will not be heavy
Northern Kansas was visited by frost last
night, and some damage was done to corn
! A rising temperature over the central and
eastern parts Of Kansas prevented killing
| frost.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 17.-Lght frostt
were reported from all parts Of the State
last night, but in most places little damage
was done. Bulletins indicate a heavy fros
tonight. For two or three nights the tenn
perature has been low enough for heav!
frosts, but blankets Of clouds or the wind
have prevented the frost from forming.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
FEAR TO TELL SUICIDES WIDOW
Four Men Spend the Evening In the hai
Of Tenner's Apartments.

Sigmund Tenner, who runs the New York
Portrait Co 40 Great Jones st rect was found
dead last night in a room on the NTH moor
of the Bartholdi Hotel He had shot HIM
self while sitting Oh chair in front OF the
mirror. A glass containing carbolic acid
was on the bureau. Near this was bottle
of the acid which had been bought at sixth
avenue department store.
According to the hotel folks. the man
arrived there on Wednesday afternoon ana
registered as F. Gottlieb. He had q satchel
which was found to contain change OF
underclothing.
Coroner Scholer found on the body SOL 81
and some letterheads \ OF the New
York Portrait Company bearing Tenner
name He had gold watch with the
initials IS. t." also wedding ring with
this inscription: "A. X. B. and 3. T., May
IA, ls93" The body was taken to an
undertaker's at 4Oe Third avenue
Tenner lived in an apartment house
at 70 West Eighty-Hfth street. His wife
was waiting for him to come home Tor
dinner last night when telephone mos
sage announced his suicide.
A woman friend took the message and
instead of telling Mrs. Tenner went OUT
and got three male friends OF the family
None of the four could muster up enough
courage to tell the widow, and remained
all the evening in the hall to prevent any one
else from breaking the news, while MRS
Tenner waited inside the apartment Win
the dinner table set for two. None OF
them at midnight had broken the news.
One OF the men, who refused to give hi
name, said that they would wait until
morning. According to this man, who said
he was a friend Of Tenner, the latter hac
no business troubles and was apparently II
GOOD health.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
LAMAR'S TRIAL POSTPONED.
Prosecutor Says He Isn't Ready-Belie
That Case May BE Dropped.

FREEHOLD, N. j.. Sept. 1.-THE Lamar
Mcmahon assault case, which was down
for trial to-day, was postponed indefinitely
on the motion of Prosecutor Foster When
asked for the reason for his action, he said
Il was not fully prepared to move the
case There were six indictments found
and two of the indicted men have not yet
been arraigned. The case will be tried
probably early in the October term
An impression is abroad in the county
that the case will be adjourned from time
to time and finally dropped. The prescott or
denied that there was any foundation for
this rlmor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
ARCHITECT {. G.. POST ACCIS SEQ.
Porto Rican Commissioner Of Education
Demands His Removal.

NV'tlH Ca0F' DrsPu7e' TO 1HE 'U''
SAN JUAN, p. R., Sept. 1.-THE res
ignation of c. g. Post Of New York,
supervising architect Of schools, has been
demanded by Commissioner Lindsay of
the Department of Education on the ground
that he has personal relations with the
contractors and has been using the official
inspectors for private enterprises.
The charges appear to be disproved by
the personal and professional standing
of MIR. Post. An investigation will be made
a onca
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
ACTRESS III RNED on THE STAGE
Nellie McIIenry = Dress Catches F1re--ActOr
Hurt In saving Her.

While standing on the roof of burning
cabin in the third act Of M Lis, at the
Biiou Theatre in Jersey City last night,
Nellie McHenry switched her skirts owe
the blaze and her dress ignited. The flames
spread quickly up her back and the audience
became frightened
NJ f. Kelsey, a member of the company
put out the blaze with his hands. His right
hand was severely burned. Miss McHenry :
hips were scorched but she was not seri-
ously hurt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
BIYING POPOCATAPETL.
American syndicate Pays First Install mcnt
for Volcano.

MEXICO CITY, Sept. i7,--Gen. Sanchez
Ochea has just received from the American
syndicate which has purchased from him
Popocat apetl volcano the first instalment
of the purchase price, amounting to 500 OOO.
Capt. Charles Holt, the representative Of
the syndicate. has started for New York
to arrange the plans for the sulphur mining
and other enterprises which the syndicate
is 10 establish.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
CALLED OUT AND SHOT.
Man In virginia and One In North Carolina
Killed BY Enemies.

SUFFOLK, Va. Sept. l7.-Peter Odom a
white man, SO years old, was called out Of
his house near Newconb', Va, early this
morning and shot to death almost in The
presence Of his wife. There ID suspicion
attached to two persons, one a resident
OF Southampton county, Va. and the o'h her
q man who recently got out OF the North
Carolina State Prison, where he was sent on
the charge of shooting Odom six years ago.
RALEIGH, n. C., Sept. H. Russell Sherrlm,
aged "a, was called to the door OF MS moth
er's home In Rowan county early this morn,
ing and was shot TO death by Calvin and
Thomas White, business men Of Concord
After the shooting the men went to salls-
bury. surrendered TO the sheriff ard are now
in jail Before the shooting the whites
demanded that Sherrim marry their niece,
bnt he refused, saying he would die first
The various one DEFY excursions OFFERED by the
V..u IUa err
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
EMILE NOTICE A JOKE.
Negroes Ordered Out OF Sour Lake, Tex
Citizens Aroused for . Time.

New ORLEANS, Sept II. Notices
posted at Sour Lake, the new oil town
of Texas, purporting to be signed by
a white committee, ordered all negroes
to leave the town Immediately. The me-
groes were frightened and many Of them
left Judge Peet swore in a large number
of extra deputies TO keep the peace. and
had the promise of law abiding citizens
to support him in suppressing any violence.
An investigation disclosed that the no
tees we're posted by a practical joker.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
CHICAGOS S27, 900 AFLOAT.
Was Thrown Into Bay When Launch Was
Swamped, but Bucys Kept 1t Up.

Steam launch No. Of the United States
cruiser Chicago went from Tompkinsville
landing in the storm on Wednesday with the
ships paymaster and chest containing
1900.
The chest was buoyed and had line at
tached, according to regulations. sea
swooped over the launch and carried away
the smokestack. The launch became un-
manageable and was sramped. All hands
swan around or chung to the craft until
rescued by the lighthouse tender Daisy,
which put out from Tunipk 1usvale. and
launch No. Of the Chicago. whose men saw
their shipmates' plight.
The chest also was picked up, and the
Chicago's crew got all their pay. Then
the ship sailed for Norfolk.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
LOST AT THE BREAKWATER.
Five More Lives known to Have Been Les
Ten Men Also Missing.

Five Mere Lives Known 70 Have been Lew
Ten Men Also Missing.
LEWIS, Del, Sept. 1.-THE worst wrsck
in the harbor by yesterdays hurricane
is that Of the New London schooner Hattie
A. Marsh. With her went down her cap
tain, j. B. Mebufey of Boston and Seamen
Joseph and Harry Joyce. Charles Smith
and Joe Olsen Many seamen were injured
in the hurricane. Seaman Andrew Smith
Of the bark Olowsy was brought ashore
minus one foot, which had been caught in
the lee rail.
The tugboat somers N. Smith saved
the laundering bark Essex. bound for Phila-
delphia from Savannah. Tho fishing
schooners Vincent Of Anglesea and Irene
Of Atlantic City are believed to have sunk
with their crews Of five men each.
Capt Gillingham Of the Queen Carolina
reports the sea strewn with wreckage
He noticed mems clothing, battered
yawls and cabin furniture aaoat every
where between Cape May and the Della.
ware Breakwater.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
RESPECTS MONROE DOCTRINE.
German Chancellor Denies Having Political
DESIGNS on South America.
Special Gable Despatch TO TIL

Special Gable Despatch to THE SUN.
BERLIN, Sept l7.-Chancellor Won Buelow
is quoted as declaring in an interview with
the Berlin correspondent Of Brazilian
newspaper that it is not true that Germany
is promoting emigration to Brazil in order
to create German imperial movement in
that country. In point Of fact, the Chan
cellor says, Germany is not promoting any
emigration, since the needs OF the army
and OF agriculture forbid such course.
He expects that the German colonists,
while not forgetting their fatherand or
their native tongue, will prove to be good
citizens of Brazil He concluded;
I'VE have no political aspirations in the
New World, but we naturally seek share Of
the South American market for our indus
tries
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
CLYDE FITCH INJURED.
Glass From Q broken Skyiight Lanos o.
Mia Head at Rehearsal.

Clyde Fitch, the dramatist. was direct
ing a rehearsal Of "Her Own Way at the
Garrick Theatre yesterday morning when
he met with an accident. He had number
of children on the stage and was putting
them through their PAGES when something
happened to the skylight over the stage
There was shower Of glass and a scatter
ing of Juvenile actresses. One piece OF
glass hit Mr. Fitch on the head, INJECTING
a painful wound, which bled profusely. A
doctor was called. After the cut was
dressed the rehearsal was put on.
The Garrick Theatre seems to be an
unfortunate place for Mr.. Fitch. While
alighting from his carriage in front OF the
theatre last year to hold a rehearsal OF
Tho Stubbornness OF Geraldine he slipped
and sprained a leg
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
CALLED GEN. GREENE A LIAR
Assembly, man CODItIinx I SEES Fighting Talk
at the Primary.

When Police Commissioner Greene went
to the primary voting place at 4H Fourth
avenue on Tuesday Assemblymnn Howard
Conkling stepped up 10 him and said Sen
eral why did you change your mindr !
thought you promised me not to vote"
Assemblyman Conkling was supporting
the Rirrell ticket while Gen. Greene II WAS
presumed, had come to vote the Parsons
ticket.
Il didn't promise you that" said Gen.
Greene.
DO you mean 10 call me @ liarp asked
the Assemblymsn "You are damn
liar"
Gen. Greene grew very white, but made
no reply. He voted and hurried away.
BuTnstts Extract Of vsniila
ImpaTts superior delicacy Of nay0r. Try II, VS. ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
TRAIN LOST ON 1O-MILE RUN
Fears That II May Have Conc Into Grass
Hay Through . Trestle.

may AuOu8h -
i ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Sept. H-The
Brigantine Life Saving Station reported
late tonight that the train which left Brig
antine Junction at $50 for a ten-mile
run to Brigantine Beach had not arrived,
and that friends Of people who were e1-
pected on the train we're worried over its
non-appcarance
No further information can be gathered
concerning the matter, as the wires are
still In bad state The missing train is the
only one on the road which connects the
main line with the hotel on Brigantine
Beach and runs through country which
liz in some places entirely deserted.
Part Of the run is across a trestle over
Grassy Bay, shallow but extensive body
Of water, and there are fears that some"
thing may have happened to the train
there. A searching party on handcarl
is to make search for the missing train.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18
Road Agents Take $500 From Canadian

THREE RIVERS, Quebec, Sept. i7.-E,
Ga,thier, while driving to this city yestsr-
day, was held up by three masked high
waymen and robbed OF 500, the property
OF the st. Alexis cheese factory. A posse
of police and citizens 10 after the high
waymen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18

The various one dsy excursions onersd by ne
Hudson River Day Lxse are very enjoyable -Ass
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-18

BBTnstts Extract Of vsniila
Imparts superior delIcacy OF nayor. nv H. VS. "
--AdE
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
HELEN KELLER ACCEPTS
INVITATION OF WORLDS FAIR
Famous Blind Deaf-Mute VIII Take
an Active Part in the Operating
Exhibit at the Exposition.

Miss Helen Keller. the famous blind deaf
mute. member of the graduating class OF
Radclif College. has accepted the invitation
of President Francis to take an active par,
in the deaf. dumb and blind operating ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair.
A touching communication from the ceie-
brated young woman, the most highly edu-
Gated unfortunate of her kind In the world
has been received by the official head OF
the Exposition.
Miss Keller frankly tells President Fran
els that the protracted interval between
the receipt Of his letter of invitation and heI
acceptance was due not to lack OF ap-
probation of the honor, but because Of the
difficulty she experienced in coming to a
decision
Il felt deeply the Kindness implied in
your recognition of my efforts to overcome
the obstacles which encompass me- she
yolved In an acceptance made me pause
and consider a long time. Yet the thought
that Miss Sullivan's and my presence at
the Universal Exposition of St. Louis might
be of service to those who are handicapped
in lifes struggle like myself has out
weighed the many objections which sug-
gested themselves to me as / read your
gracious letter. l write now to say that
we accept the invitation"
Miss Sullivan, referred to in the letter
mas been Helen keller's teacher since her
infancy and accompanies her wherever she
travels.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25

Portland. Me-. Aug. 2.-Fort Preble is
considered the key to the whole situation.
If the enemy can capture Fort Preble. or
even the knoll Just to the westward Of it,
the other forts might have to capitulate.
But if the enemy captures all the other
forts. Fort Preble cannot be captured ex-
cept by a heavy land attack. and Fort
Preble. still holding the key to the stua-
ton. can drive an enemy from all other
forts, according to the defenders.
At sunset tonight the coast patrol sys-
tenn of the defending forces was put in OPP
Grafton for the first time since the official
notification of the departure of the naval
forces for Portland. The patrol consists of
attachments from the various companies
of the First and Second regiments. N. G.
S. NJ, and stretches from Fort Preble to
Bowery Beach, some nine or ten miles.
Without this precaution the naval forces
could land small boats without number IN
the many small and thickly wooded coves
along this vulnerable part of the coast. A
heavy artillery company has been assigned
to the wireless telegraph station taken yes
terday by Major WEIGH.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25

Ladies' Tucked Waist, With Yoke. No.
s0lEF1ne white damask Is used for this
attractive blouse, with Mexican drawn work
and bands Of blue peau de sole for trim
ming. This idea Of trimming wash fabrics
ls comparatively new and rather an expen-
sive fad, for with such decoration 1t Is i'm
possible to have the waists laundered. They
must be dry-cleaned.
The blouse has for its foundation a glove
fitted featherboned lining that closes in the
center back. and Is faced with squares of
drawn work to form yoke back and front.
The full fronts are tucked and applied to
outline the yoke. The tucks are stitched
down part way. the fuliness provided by the
tCckS forming smart blouse over the belt
The backs are tucked to correspond with
the fronts. but are stitched down from yoke
to belt. tapertng stylishly at the waist. The
closing Is made invfsibly beneath the tucks.
A plain linen collar Is trimmed with bands
Of silk.
Inside seams fit the one-piece bishop
sleeves closely to the upper arm. They are
very wide at the lower edge, where the full
ness Is gathered and arranged on cuffs of
unique shaping. The bands Of silk are APP
piled to simulate caps. but may be omitted
II palmer sleeve IL preferred.
Waists In this style are made Of taffeta,
satin. albatross,. yelling in soft silk and
wool fabrics, with lace, applique, allover
embroidery or inserted tucking for trim
ming.
To make the waist in the medium size will
require two yards of material forty-four
inches wide. with one yard for trimming
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25

Ladies' Nine-Gore Skirt Cwalking
Lengthy. No. 9022-Train skirts still reign
supreme in the fashion world; In fact, no
modiste would think OF making q dressy
gown without train. There are however.
many women who vii! not wear long sllirts
In the street and seriously object to rainy
day lengths. For this reason ladies' failors
are making number of costumes with
ground.
Such skirt is shown here. developed In
white brflliantine. unlined and trimmed
with heavy lace motifs. 1t Is shaped with
nine evenly proportioned cores, fitted
smoothly around the waist and hips. It
closes invisibly at the back in habit erect
The skirt is sheath-fttlng from belt to
Knee Extensions added at the lower edge
Of each gore are arranged in hollow box
piaits that are fatty pressed. but hare
stynshIy when the wearer walks. Lace mo-
tifs are applied at the lower part Of each
gore between these box plaits:
skirts in this style are made Of chsviot.
serge. Venetian. flannel or any Of the heavy
WASH fabrics and trimmed with bfaH
STITCHED bands or lace. frequently the plaka
are faced with contrasting color
To make the skirt in the medium sixe Win
REQUIRE six and one-quarter yards Of mate.
rial forty-four inches wide. The pattern.
No: 1922. is cut in sizes for e a. 81 n =
and 80 inch waist measure,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
WAGNER FAMILY WILL STAY
AWAY FROM UNWILLING.
Action Due to Emperor's Refusal to
Allow Fermentation OF Fourteen.
Day Programme.

Berlin. Aug. A.-The refusal of the wag-
ner family to partake in the ceremonies at
the unwilling Of the Wagner monument in
Berlin on October and the musical con-
gress incidental thereto was due to the
fact that the Emperor declined to accept
the programme offered by the family
through Professor Thode. son-in-law Of
Frau Cosima Wagner. showing the develop
ment Of Wagner's genius.
1t would have required both the Royal
Opera-house and the Royal Theater four
teen days to produce 1t. The Emperor said
It was impossible to do so.
The Munich Court sided with the Wagner
family, probably because Of it's coolnes,'
desired to make Munich the great Wagner
center: Hence, neither the Munich Court
orchestra nor a Prince Of the royal house of
Bavaria will attend the Berlin unwilling.
The Emperor has arranged to unveil the
monument.
Andrew Carnegie.s acceptance Of an inyi-
tation to be present has been notified by the
committee to the court master Of ceremo-
MES. with the expectation that Emperor
William will request that Mr.. Carnegie be
presented to him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
REVEALS MURDER MYSTERY.
Body Found Buried Under Bushes
Near Rochester, Ind.

Rochester. N. Y. Aug. 24.-The body Of a
man who had probably been murdered some
time ago was discovered near here to-day.
While hunting. Oliver johnson watched his
dog dig into the earth and uncover a dead
body in a cluster of bushes.
The body was that of a man about feet
and inches tall. with the head severed and
the flesh gnawed by muskrats. On 1t was
heavy black beaver overcoat and dressy
business suit, silk Undertaking and new
shoes. An open-face gold watch. the case
No. 5.iA.509 and the works No. 9.16iS56. were
the only marks of Identification. In the
pockets were sl.5o in silver change. water
soaked memorandum hook, penknife. emp
ty bilbook. elevated railroad tickets so
watersoaked as to be undecipherable and
few cartridges.
Five Of the mans teeth were filled with
gold and his hair was medium light The
body bore every indication OF having heen'
dragged to the spot where it was found.
The Coroner's inquest this evening found
that the man had been murdered, probably
with a long cudgel. both sides of the skull
having been crushed at the temple.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-25
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
TO ASK AID OF CITIZENS.
Members of House of Delegates Look
for Many Additional Cases Against
Street-Car Companies.

The House committee for the purpose of
investigating the alleged violations Of ordi-
nances by the street-car companies met
yesterday and decided to call upon the citi-
zens to help them obtain cases upon which
summonses may be Issued.
A printed circular win be sent throughout
the city, stating the object for which the
committee was appointed. and asking the
citizens to report to the committee any
cases of violation of the ordinances which
may chance to come to their notice.
In speaking of this decision yesterday. e.
J. O'Neill who is a member of the COM
mittee, said that they hoped in this way to
not only gain the cooperation Of the citi-
zens at large. but also procure many addi-
tional cases where the law Is being vio-
lated. The members Of the committee are
Griffin. o'Neill and Teschmacher.