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The herald., 1898-09-08

direction. Railroads are being built and
manufacturing 10 advancing rapidly.
"A great field for American industry -
opening. particularly on the Pacific coast
near the terminals Of the new railway.
Merchant vessels are In demand and. iron
and steel will be needed and 1t was to get
our share Of this trade more than anything
else that went abroad. My visit will. 1
think, result In our getting contracts for
some Of the new warships to be constructed
for the Russian government.
"Our naval victory at Santiago was an
eye-opener to all Europe. There had been
a great deal Of skepticism before the war
about our navy, and the experts were In
clined to consider our shipbuild!ng in the
experimental stage. The cruise Of the Or
egon was an object lesson to all the world
In what q battleship can do, and now ev-
cry, one recognizes that our warships are
Of the best. No such performance had
been dreamed Of abroad and the prestige OF
our navy rose to the highest point. There
was keen interest taken in erythdng we
did. The destruction of the torpedo boats
was the cause Of a revision of all foreign
naval programs. The battleship was ele-
waited to the place Of Importance It deserves
and much doubt was thrown on the utility
Of the torpedo boats. In consequence all
the powers have curtailed their outlay for
these craft and are doing more for heavily
armed and armored vessels.
"Prince Michael Hilkoff, who was in this
country a year or so ago, has taken a
deeper interest in things American than al
most any one else in Russia. know him
we'll. When 1 was in Russia he was super
intending the construction Of branch road
to Archangel"
Mr.. Scott will sepnd week or ten days
in the city. During his stay he will visit
his masterpiece. the Oregon, at the navy
yard.
The herald., 1898-09-08

In the absence Of Edwin Sharp. chair
man of the state central committee, the
Silver Republican convention was called
to order for ]. P. Pedigo Of Walla Walla.
Only thirteen counties were represented.
Temporary organization was effected by
the election of J. P. Demattos OF New
Whatcom. chairman, and George s. Coul-
ter Of Yakima, secretary.
The committees were then appointed.
Congressman Jones addressed the conven-
tIon at this juncture. While he did not ex-
press his own views on the subject. he
suggested that uniform expression be
made by the three conventions on the Ques-
ton of territorial expansion.
Temporary organization was made per-
manent and the convention then took a
recess to o'clock p. m.
The herald., 1898-09-08
SANTIAGO SICK
Thirteen New Fever Cases and -Four
Deaths

SANTIAGO, Sept. 7.-"Adjutant General
Washington Total sick, 465 total fever
cases, 2s2; new cases, 13; returned TO duty
"a. Deaths: VIM. E. Mcleod Company A,
Fifth volunteers; Private Effle ]. Ba rift,
Company G, Twenty-fourth infantry: Pri-
vate Loul. Reese Company II, Third vol
unteers; Private S. H. Smith, Company F
Third volunteers.
"LAWTON, Major General"
William Mcleod, reported by Gen. Law
ton as among the dead, was well-known
Washington newspaper man. For several
years he was connected with the staff OF
the Minneapolis Journal and the San Fran
cisco Examiner in this city. He was a par
tculhr friend Of Col. Sargent of the Fifth
lmmunes and enlisted in his regiment be-
cause Of that friendship.
The herald., 1898-09-08
WAR IN EGYPT
The Slaughter Of Dervishes Is Some
thing Horrible

I 40 SA006 AtoA Va OVA ASAASS - 0S@AAS
thing Horrible
LONDON. Sept. THE British war Of
flee has received dispatch from Gen. Sir
Herbert Kitchener, commander OF the
Anglo-Egyptian forces, dated Omdurman n
on Monday last. saying that over 500 Arabs
mounted on camels. were dispatched after
the fugitive Khalifa Abdulah that morn
ing. The general added that the dervish
leader was reported to be moving with such
speed THAT some of hts wives had beer
dropped along the road followed b? him.
The slrdar also says:
"Officers have been counting the dervish
bodies on the field and report the total
number Of dead found as about 10 500. From
the numbers Of wounded who have crawled
to the river and town, 1t Is estima ted THAT
5000 were wounded. Besides the above,
between 300 and 400 dervlshes were killed
in Omdurman when the town was taken.
have as prisoners between 5000 and 4OOC
fighting men,"
The herald., 1898-09-08
Alaskan Copper Mines

CHICAGO, Sept. 7.-Mr. p. B. Wear. a
member Of the North American Trading
and Transportation Company, who returned
from Klondike today, says that copper has
been discovered on the American side of
the gold territory and the veins that have
been uncovered are so rich that expert
enced miners expressed the belief that
copper will make Alaska as famous as
gold has done before many years have
gone by.
The herald., 1898-09-08
IN NEVADA
Democrats Deliberating on the Cues
ton of Fusion

RENO, New, Sept. THE state Demo-
cratic convention was called to order by
Joseph r. Ry an, chairman of the state GEN.
trail committee, at 1880 this afternoon, with
about 100 delegates present. The convention
took a recess until o'clock to enable the
temporary chairman to appoint committees.
The convention was called to order
promptly at 3 O'Clock by Temporary Chair
man Webber. who instructed the secretary
TO read a list of his committee appoint
ments, after which the convention ad-
journed until tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock.
The question OF the hour seems to be to
fuse or not to fuse. Many in the west favor
fusion, while those in the eastern pant Of
the state are in favor Of going it alone,
with George Russell of Ellpo for govern or
and a full state ticket.
Tomorrow startling developments are an
t.cipated. The silverites seem quite inde-
pendent as to fusion, but close observer
can see that both parties are not little
concerned as to the result.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Jamaica Annexation

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept. 1.-THE pro-
moters of the movement for bringing about
the annexation Of Jamaica to the United
states, having failed to secure popular sup
port, because Of the color prejudice, are
now agitating for admission into the Ca
madam dominion. Their efforts in this d.
rection promise to prove more successful,
but before adopting definite measures the
promoters wish to see the result Of the
efforts of the Barbados conference to se-
cure relief for the sugar and other indus
tries Of the British West indies.
The herald., 1898-09-08
The Filipino Future

MANILA, Sept. 1.-The insurgents are
converting a mass meeting. to convens
shortly at Maloes. thirty miles north of
Manila for the purpose of deciding, from
their standpoint. upon the future of the
Philippine islands. Aguinaldo, the insur-
gent leader, insists that the insurgent
forces should remain in their strategic po-
stions and strengthen them, lest the Amer
leans withdraw from the Islands, in the
mean time threatening Manila, command
ing the railroad and threatening the food
supply. A dispatch from Ioilo says Gen.
Rios, the Spanish commander there, has
given orders that American vessels be per-
mitted to have free access to Spanish Phil
ippine ports.
The herald., 1898-09-08
A Distinguished Visitor

NEW YORK, Sept. fright Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain, secretary of state for the
British colonies and Brmingham's repre-
sentative in parliament, arrived here this
evening on the steamer Majestic. He was
accompanied by his wife and Miss Cham
berlain. They left later for Massachu-
sets, where they will visit the Endicotts.
of which family Mrs. Chamberlain is a
member. Mr.. Chamberain's visit to this
country, the distinguished statesman said,
had no political significance. Mr.. Cham
berlain will make an extended tour of the
west, especially visiting the British Co.
lumbar possessions.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Democratic Gains

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Sept.
THE result Of yesterdays election in Ver-
mont shows many surprises, the Republic
can vote having fallen off quite materially
from four years ago, whereas the party
managers expected 1t would equal II not
exceed the vote of 1894. The Democrats
have not only made gain for governor,
but have elected 33 representatives In 179
towns heard from, while only II were seated
the last Off year,
The herald., 1898-09-08
THE FRENCH CABINET
Agrees on a Revision Of the Dreyfu.
Case

PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE Figaro today says
the Cabinet Council just held unanimously
agreed upon revision of the Dreyfus case
and directed the Minister of Justice, NJ.
Sarrien to take the necessary steps to that
end.
The Matfn announces the discovery of
facts duplicating the officers Of the general
staff, adding that General Zurlinden. the
rev Minister Of War, reported the matter
to the council, and urged the necessity Of
reforming the intelligence department OF
the War Office, whereupon he was directed
to elaborate project separating the duties
of the general staff from those of the in
telligence department.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE agitation for con-
voking the chamber of deputies is growing
daily. Already notices Of twelve interpella-
TOMS as to the Dreyfus affair have been
given.
Three duels are imminent over the case.
The herald., 1898-09-08
BACK FROM RUSSIA
Irving NJ. Scott Talks About Boa
Building

NEW YORK. Sept. s-1rving NJ. Scott
of San Francisco, vice-president and gen.
eral manager of the Union Iron Works, at
which the Oregon was built, arrived from
Europe on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
and went to the Holland house.
Mr.. Scott said he went to Russia to fur
ther American interests on the eastern
coast of Siberia and incidentally to crack
up the performances OF American-bu!lt
ships of war.
Russia" he continued, "is undergoing a
marvellous industrial development in every
The herald., 1898-09-08
Mrs. Botkiu'a Case

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 1.-THE appli-
cation Of the Delaware authorities for the
extradition Of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin will
probably be presented to Governor Budd
some time tomorrow, though his decision
In the matter is not expected before the
first part Of next week. The papers will be
first submitted, after which the arguments
Of the attorneys On both sides VIM be heard.
The herald., 1898-09-08
In the Strike Region

PANA, Ill.,, Sept. 7.-Chief Deputy Sheriff
Edmonds, with large force armed with re-
vovers and clubs continues In charge Of the
city, and additional deputies are being
sworn in rapidly as they can be secured.
Sheriff Coburn is seriously Ill. A dozen negro
nof-union miners came in from the Sprin.
side mine today and boldly paradsd the
streets, apparently challenging any inter-
ference that would induce the Governor to
send troops here. The negroes were armed.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Victims of Fever

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. TAT the divi-
sion hospital today, H. L. Schof1eld Of COM
pany and Albion of company X,
Seventh California volunteers, were booked
as fever patients. Victor Peterson Of COM
pany F, Eighth California regiment. died
at Oakland today from a complication Of
diseases.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Too Fat to Live

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Sept. Mrs
Mary Masaue, negress. is dead in this
city. She was said to be the largest coll
ored woman in the world. At one time
she weighed over 700 pounds and at the
time of her death she tipped the beam at
$50 pounds. She was 30 years Of age and
her death was the result of excessive ac-
cumulation of adipose tissue.
The herald., 1898-09-08
A Reasonable Request

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Madrid corres-
pondent of the Times says: The cabinet
council yesterday (Tuesday) decided to
send diplomatic note through M. Cambon.
requesting permission of the United States
government to repatriate Spaniards from
the Philippines In armed vessels, since the
insurgents possess war ships, which might
otherwise molest the Spaniards en- route.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Wheeler's Son Drowned

CAMP WIIlOFF. Montauk Point, Sept.
7.-Thomas H. Wheeler, son Of General
Joseph Wheeler, and Second Lieutenant
Newton d. Kirkpatrick, First cavalry, were
drowned while bathing here this afternoon.
A detail of sixty men from the First cav
airy was detailed along the coast to watch
for the bodies. and late tonight the bodies
were found on the beach.
The herald., 1898-09-08
IN IOWA
The Three Silver Parties Agree on a
Ticket

l A6 i 01CS 0AAVCI ( al C1CS x1BACO VA q
Ticket
MARSHALLTOWN,I Iowa, Sept. 1.-THE
state convention Of the Democrnts, Popu-
Ms;s and Silver Republicans was not large
ly attended, the former being the smallest
since the silver issue was taken up three
years ago. The platform declares unequiv-
ocaEy for the Chicago platform and 16 to l.
The fusion conventions have made the fol-
lowing nominations:
Secretary Of state-C. v. Porter.
Treasure-NeIs Anderson Of Des Motnes
Attorney general-J. NJ. Parsons Of Lyon
county.
Judge Of the supreme court-W. A. Spur.
rier. Silver Republican.
f. M. Millett Of Polk nominated for au-
ditor, and A Hanson of O'Br!en county fol
railway commissioner, both Populists.
The herald., 1898-09-08
An Arizona Appoiutment

TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 7.-Herbert Drown
editor OF the Arizona Citizen, Tucson, was
appointed today by the governor superin-
tendant Of the territorial prison at Yuma
John w. Darlington resigning. He leaves
for his new post of duty tomorrow, accom-
panied by the governor.
The herald., 1898-09-08
A omission Day Celebration
trooper in Troop I. Third U. s. cavalry

trooper In Troop I, Third U. s. cavalry.
arrived in Chicago from Camp Wikoff.
Boyd applied to the police for transporta.
tion to his home in California, claiming he
had no funds to 90 there. He appeared to
be delirious, and was sent to the county
hospital in an ambulance.
Lexngton-There are $50 patients In the
division hospital here. There were two
deaths from typhoid fever today.
The herald., 1898-09-08
At St. Paul

ST. PAUL, Sept. 7-Results ut Hamline:
Trotting, 2:40 class. purse $l0O0-Dollie
Marchutz won second. third and fourth
heats; time. 2:lsA. 2:lsh. 2:lsA. Aggie Me-
dium took first heat and second place;
time, 2:19 Maggie Lass third. Belle Cilf-
ton and Hill Freda also started.
Pacing, 2:13 class, the st. Paul purse OF
$5OO0-Redianda won first. fourth and fifth
heats; time, 2:O91a, 2:1211, 2:14. Anna Lee
second, Red Strath third, Alfred b. fourth.
Donovan, Hartford Jf., Jib Laverna also
started.
Trotting, 2:Os class. 3-year-olds, purse OF
$8OO-Miss Della won in straight heats;
time. 2:s9k. 2:29h. Luto Boy second, Tenn
pie oliver third.
At Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn, Sept. IA thunder
storm broke UP the racing at Charter Oak
park this afternoon, only one race being
finished, the 2:l8 pace, which was won by
Winfield. The heats were noted for poor
starting and an attempt to force silvan
Way, who won heat Tuesday, out OF 1t
altogether She finished fourth, staying
in until the sixth heat. In the 2:0S trot
four heats only were trotted. The Abbott
taking the first and fourth heats and Ken
lucky Union second and third. The Abb
bott sold even with the field. and Kentucky
Union 10 to so. None Of the other events
on the card started.
Pacing, 2:12 class, purse $15Oo-Winheld
won third, fifth and sixth heats; time,
2:14, 2:14, 2:16H. Jimmy B. won second
heat in 2:14A; Pussy Cat won fourth hea,
in 2:12%; Silvan Way won first heat in
2:1OA. Hydrogen. Queen vitallie, Bert and
Alcienta also started.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Shafter Is Silent

NEW YORK, Sept. "a special to the
World from Camp Wikoff says:
General Shafter listened with interest to
synopsis OF General Miles interview crit.
icising him. Then he remarked:
II won't say a word"
The herald., 1898-09-08

If argument Is extended, 1t may be later In
the week before the governor will make
public his decision. In Judge Joachimson' s
court the preliminary examination Of Mrs.
Botkin was postponed for one week. Mrs.
Botkin did not appear in court.
The herald., 1898-09-08
INSURRfCTION IN CRETE
Is RAPIDLY ASSUMING SERlo Us
PROPORTIONS
THE CAMPERD0WN IN PORT
The City Of Gambia Bombarded and
Sailors Landed to Reinforce tho
English Camp
Press Special Wire,

Associated Press Special Wire.
LONDON, Sept. S.-The correspondent of
the Standard, who is on board the Camper
down, says:
Ed,hem Pasha, the governor, has just ar
rived date Wednesday afteynoon) on board
the Camperdown. Capt. Hughes-Hallett,
who spoke with him, saw no necessity nor
using diplomatic language and told him
plainly, in strong terms, that, as governor,
he would be held responsible in the event
Of any further disturbances. Edhem Pasiha
asserted that he was powerless to control
the mob, but his sincerity seems very
doubtful, seeing that he had over 1000
Turkish troops under his orders.
The sea Is rough and landing Is difhcult-
Indeed, It Is almost impossible to get
through the harbor, which Is held by the
mob. Marines, however. are being landed
In small detachments and are Fastening to
reinforce the British camp. Outside the
Gordon the Christians are assembling in
thousands. They threaten to rush Into the
town and avemge the fate Of their co-reh-
g1onists.
The AtH1ens correspondent Of the Daily
News, telega phing Wednesday. says: Re-
ports have been received here OF fierce
fighting in the STREETS Of Gambia today and
brisk bombardment by the Camperdown.
Nearly 100 British soldiers are among those
already killed or wounded.
The fate of the Christians In other towns
Is uncertain, but it is feared that only those
who succeeded in obtaining refuge in the
count house have been saved.
The EvA!sh vice consul. Mr.. Calocher1no,
to I'd M,
Insurgent Attacks
CANEA, Island of Crete, Sept T. (After-
noon, via Paris.)-Numerous insurgents
have attacked the Ottoman troops at Can
dia and are forming a Gordon around the
city. Edhem Pasha, the governor. has
urged the admirals Of the international
fleet to take immediate steps. The fighting
continues. but Gambia itself is quiet. The
British naval commander has threatened
to lombard the town il the disturbances
are not kept down.
Bombardment Begins
ATHENS, Sept. 1T is reported the
bombardment was renewed at Gambia and
that the port has been seriously damaged.
The foreign warships have landed sailors
to reinforce the British garrison a.d
pumps have been landed to assist in
quenching the ames.
According to kilograms from Gambia It Is
estimated that twenty-five British were
killed and forty-five wounded yesterday.
Several Christian families have sought
refuge on the warships. Many corpses are
lying in the streets of Gambia. In one case.
the whole family was killed. The italian
consulate Is also reported burned.
A Russian warship left the Piraeus hur-
riedly for Crete today carryf1ing the Rus
sian consul.
The herald., 1898-09-08
are u Cold in Ono Day

To Cure Cold in Ono Day
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II It fails to
cure. 2So. The genuine has i. 3. g. On
each tablet.
The herald., 1898-09-08
Sick Soldiers

CHICAGO, Sept. 7.-sick with malarial
fever and without friends. J. NJ. Boyd. .
The herald., 1898-09-08
Santa Fe Route-A Day Quicker

Los Ancee Scam Sur. Thus, ri
w S TSSf: Sa: M sum- sum Men, Sn f %
What the travelling
eroute-
The herald., 1898-09-08
IN WASHINGTON
The Silver Forces to Unite oni Fusio,
Ticket

ELLENSBURG, Wash. Sent 7-The
Populist Democratic and Silver Republican
conventions mef here today for the purpose
of forming a fusion and nominating a Joint
ticket, consisting Of two congressman and
two supreme court Judges.
The results of today's session were the
forming Of permanent organization by
each convention and the appointment Of
The herald., 1898-09-08
Catalina Island


H1 e. s s '' s auf M S M sS s. ns . SHS
tables For full Information illustrated
~ Main ISL Banning Company. x "sn spring street.
The age-herald., 1898-06-04
New Sleeping Car Line

5. The Southern Railway company are now operating Pullman sleeping cars between Birmingham and Charlotte, N. C., on trains 35 and 36, leaving Birmingham, east bound, 4:15 p. m., arriving Birmingham, re- turning, 11:4o a. m., thus affording passen- gers from this territory destined to points in North Carolina, Virginia and the east to secure immediate sleeping car accommodate tionsn this train. For further information apply Union depot or 5n
 J. P. BILLUPS,
 Travelling Passenger Agent.
The age-herald., 1898-06-04
REDUCED RATES
To Dallas, Texas, and Return via. the Q. &
 C. Route.

On account of the meeting of the Imperial Council Noble Mystic Shrine, Dallas Tex, June 14-17th, the Alabama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets from all points on its line to Dallas and return at a rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be on sale June 10. Il and 12, limited for re- turn passage until June 2S.
 This line operates through sleeping cars between Chattanooga and Shreveport and Chattanooga and New Orleans, connecting with through sleepers to Dallas. The shortest and quickest and most dire ct route. For detailed information call on
 R. M ELLIS, Travelling Passenger Agent,
 Birmingham, Ala. Telephone, 617. 6-28-tf.
The age-herald., 1898-06-04
Elegant Service to the East via The Southern
 Railway.

The Southern railway has recently inau- gurated through sleeping car line be- tween Birmingham and Charlotte, N. o., which is handled on their trains Nos. 30 and S6 The eastbound schedule of this car is as follows: Leave Birmingham AIS p. m., arrive Atlanta 10:45 p. m., leave At lanta 1850 p. m., arrive Charlotte 300 a. m., at which points passengers can secure a through sleeping car to Washington, Phila- delphia and New York. This, in addition to the through sleeping car which is now operated Birmingham to New York and on train No. 3S affords excellent accommoda- tion for passengers en route east.
 Call on Southern railway agent for fur ther information.
The age-herald., 1898-06-04
LOCAL MARKETS.
Local Cotton Market Cotton Middling-5Ac.


 Fruits and Produce Butter-Eigin, 25c; Dairy, No. T., ~ 10c612c.
 Potatoes-Irish, SIPS per bushel. Lemons. $3.50QS4.00 per box. Oranges, $3.50 per box. Cocoanuts, $4.0O per 100. .o,s.z7znc. ,Poutry-H Hens, 22hc; friess Hf2eeA1S' ducks, 15cQ30c; geese. BOG.
 Local Staple Groceries flour-Best patent s6.25. Straight-s5s5; extra family. soeo. Sorn-Yellow, 52c; white, 53c. Meal-95c9$1.00. ~ro Hay-Cholce Timothy, ST; No. l. sio' i''' ?. s15.
 Sugar-Granulated. s5.64; Y. c. BAG. Coffee-Green, 9611kc; Arbuckies paon. sa oo. ages, S10.s0; Lovering's packages sio''o' Lyons packages, $9.S0. Lard-7Ac basis. Clear ribs, sides, 6%c. Molasses-centrif., l5@25c: sugar-house' 20G35c.
 Rice. 5lkM6hc
 Mixed oats. 42c; white 45c. Bran, mixed, s1e50; pure wheat sfi.oV. Cotton seed meal s1700.
The age-herald., 1898-06-04
Cotton Letter

(By Private Wire to T. G. Hewlett, Agent)
 Birmingham Ala, June 3-Cables reported continued dullness in foreign markets. Liv- erpool futures improved about one-half per cent. from yesterdays close. Spot demand dull. Sales, 5,0000. Middling, 5 9-16. Our market was in full sympathy with dullness abroad Trading was very limited and fuc- nations confined within range of twow or three points. However, the market seems steady and very few traders are disposed to go short. August delivery continues the center of attraction, as the bulk of trad ing Is confined to this option. The opening prices were about in line with yesterday 8 close and noon call showed practically no change outside speculative interest on ap- parently disposed to hold aloof from the market for the present at leasts, until the crop outlook is a little more closely defined.
The age-herald., 1898-06-04
Summer Tourist Tickets,

Summer excursion tickets to all promi- nent summer resorts north and east, are on sale via the Southern railway and Ala bama Great Southern railroads at greatly reduced rates.
 Call on P. Billups, travelling passenger agent, Southern railway, or R. M. Ellis, travelling passenger agent Alabama Great Southern railroad for further informa- ton.
The age-herald., 1898-06-04
AN ACCEPTABLE APPOINTMENT

From the Montgomery Journal.
 Friends all overi Alabama are congratu- lating Governor Oates upon his appoint ment to rigadier-generalship by the president. He was al brave and able off, cer in the Confederate service, and he will be equally so in the servicd of the United States.
The age-herald., 1898-06-04
PronhetIo Trust

From the Washington Star.
 Did you see the big pictures of the bom- bardment and naval victory, with thrilling details?" inquired the excited citizen.
 "Yes," repled the skeptic. Tt was beau- tiful vision. hope it will come true"