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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
CHINESE FORTS FIRE ON
INT EHNATiONAL WARsHIPs.
bombardmsnt by wsrship. Follows and
Ports Compelled TO Surrender.

iombardmsnt by wsrships Follows and
Ports Compelled TO Surrender.
China declared war against the world
when the Taku forts opened Gre upon
the International feet, June ~. The
accounts Of what took place are still
unsatisfactory, the best semi-oficial in
formation being the dispatch received
AT Berlin from Chez Foo.
The German consul at Chez Foo tele.
graphs the following:
The Chinese laid to-pedoes In the
Taku river and collected troops from
Shan Iei Kwan.
The foreign commanders assembled
on the Russian flagship and addressed
an ultimatum 10 the commanders OF the
Taku forts, summoning them to with
draw their troops before 2 o'clock,
June n.
At / n. M. June n, the guns OF the
forts opened fire. to which the Russian.
British, French and Japanese warships
replied.
The bombardment lasted seven hours.
Two British ships In the river between
the forts are reported to have been
sunk.
The telegraph line and railroad be-
tween Ticn Tsln aud Talsu was de-
stroyed Communication by water lie
also threatened
The casualties to the mixed forces
were as follows;
Killcd-lBritish, !; German, J; Rus
sian. 1, aud French I.
Wounded British. 4; German, Il;
Russian, a., and French /.
The Chinese loss is estimated at 400
killed.
The Shanghai correspondent Of the
London Daily Mail, says;
"l'hc forts began firing In Observance
to orders from Pckin, conveyed In the
personal edict OF the empress dowager.
by advice OF Kang VI president OF the
ministry OF war;. Several warships
were struck by shells from the twelve
inch guns Of the forts.
"Thc heavy Russian losses were due
10 the blowing up OF the magazines Of
Mandshur.
At Washington II is difficult to get n
precise Official view OF the status OF
our relations with China since this last
news. The conclusion that we are In
n state Of war Ia emphatically mega
lived by the officials best competent to
speak.
The Chinese minister, WI Ting Fang.
does not believe that We arc a. war
with China. lie said tina, there had
been great misunderstanding, aud he
WIS satisfied that II the Taku forces
had fred upon the international hoet
II was because the commanders OF the
Chinese forts there did not understand
what was wanted, or had failed,
through an error. TO receive proper In
structions from his superior.
Secretary Hay was asked ifthe latest
developments had made any change In
the policy which the United States has
adopted toward these Chinese troubles.
He replied: "Our naval forces In that
region have been directed To act con-
currently with the forces OF the other
powers for the protection OF oil Ameri-
can interests.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22

Daniel j. Campau, Democratic
national committeeman from Michi'
gan, says the national convention will
declare for bimetalism with silver
coinage at 10 TO /, aud win oppose the
issuing OF paper money by the banks
point out poecy for the handling OF
the Philippines absolutely opposed ts
the policy OF the administration, EN-
phaticAlly declaring for an independ
ent form OF government for the islands
and say to all other nations, "keeI
your hands of"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
coNvENTIoN HALL. pHILApEL PHIA


Persistent rumors are aAoat Auth.
president has decided to call az ,,trA
session OF congress to deal with ths
Chinese situation.
II war exists In China growing ON, a,
the destruction OF tho United s,,,.,
aud other legations, IL will be sec.,.
sary to send more troops to China
Owing to conditions In the Pbn,,.
pines no more troops can be witAa,, - n
safely. Therefore, II will requlr, an.
thority from congress to iurni.h
troops.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
ELECTION IN CUBA.
Light votefs Poiled--Peopis seemed to u.
indifferent.

Indifferent
General Alejendro Rodriguez, Ma.
tionalist, VIA elected mayor OF Hav.
ana. polling i3,o7s votes. against ooaI
cast for Senior Estrada Mora, Independ.
emit The total vote fell about $500 be.
low the registration.
The national party elected its entire
ticket, eighteen eounoilmen, the treas.
urer, one correctional judge and three
municipal judges. The other Judge.
ship fell to an independent, candidate.
~ did also the fourth municipal Judge
ship. OF the siI other eouneilmen.
four arc Republicans and two are Ma
tionalist,, who ran independently.
Reports from every part OF the is
land 20 to show tina, perfect order pre-
vailed at the polls Not shot was
hred, nor was there any sign OF dis
turbance anywhere.
To an American observer OF the cleo
ton II seemed As II the people regarded
the whole matter with absolute indif.
ference. There was not a crowd In
waiting TO hear the result declared.
not cheer was raised, nor were there
any Of the ordinary indications OF slss-
ton excitement, although = demon
stration In honor Of the sueees.ful san
didate was held.
The victory OF the nationalist Ia
chiefly due to the fact that they were
first in the field, aud had the bensa,
Of a well.diseipllnsd orgRniEA,ion.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
Foreigner. In Chlna.

Reports 70 the state department
show that on June ist there were il
Pekin about 900 sailors and marines
Great Britain, Russia and France hat
IS each, the United States az. JApAI
az. Italy 90, and Germany "a.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22

The strike situation in st. Louis hAi
become more strained than ever. Thu
Transit officials insist the strike Il
over, while the men, backed by thi
Federation OF Labor, declare they will
hrht 70 the bitter end.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
MAY coNveNe coNoRgss.
CRISIS In China May Result In an EI,r
session.


The Crisis In China may result In the
presidents issuing a proclamation re-
cenvening congress at mn early date
The possible necessity OF so doing Is a
subject OF consideration by the presi'
dent aud his advisers. Whether con
gress bo called together again or moi
will depend together upon the devel'
opments In China.
That the situation there II very
grave Ia recognized on all hands. Thai
IL may lead To war IL unfortunately
more than possible, even probable, and
that the United States must Interfere
for the protection OF The lives OF it'
citizens aud its own interostA In uni
versAlly conceded In oflcisl circles.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
NO EXTRAVAoANcE IN CUBA.
Governor Wood says Charges Are without
Foundation.

Foundation.
General Wood has issued the follow.
ing statement; THE examination by
expert accountants oi the treasurer's
Office from the date Of Its inspection
last year has been completed. The
office was found In excellent condition
II has also been eonelusively proven
that the charge OF extravaganza 10 the
matter Of salaries to Americans paid
from the island funds is absolutely
without foundation"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
oPeRATloNs IN pHILLIrIaEs.
Grant and Funston send Successful EIpsil
tions In tue Interior.

Grant and Funston send suesessfsI EIpsii.
tions In tue Interior.
The United States forces had two en-.
gagemsnts OF Importance ls.t week.
The troops under usnsrAl Funstoa and
General Grant organised an advance
with par, OF ave rsgimsnts aud two
guns AgAInss 500 rsbsls In . mountain
stronghold cas-, OF BiAbAeo,.. where IA
was supposed tina, oaptsia Robert. OF
the 1hirty.hhh Vsgimsn,. whs waa
saptursd las, month ., saA Miguel de
MHyumo, was held captive. The
Americans operated under many din.
sultios aud over an sIesedingly rough
country; bu, the rebels rstrsAtsd, . few
resisting. and tho stronghold was 90
eupied and burned.
As result OF last weeks scouting
sixty Filipinos were wounded, 500 kill.
ed aud 200 rides with $4,000 rounds OF
ammunition were surrendered. Two
Americans were killed.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
NOME FIELDS RICH.
one Claim Planned out $4,000 In One
Monsh,

Monsh,
That the gold field o Cape Nome
are richer and more productive than
has yet been represented is the story
brought down by the steamer Alpha,
which has arrived from the north.
From asingle claim worked by twenty
men in the employ Of Jack Brady, sl5.-
600 was taken out in one week, and
the same claim PANIED out $50, 600
within the month.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
oENsus OF PORTO RIoo.
Bun.,ia just Issusd Places Population =,
Obs.RAs.

Obs.RAS.
Inspeotor.GenerAlJ p. Sanger, direc'
tor Of the census of Porto Rico, has
issued bulletin No. 1, giving itemized
statements OF the population OF the
islands according TO the census taken
October 10th last. The population Of
the island, an shown by that census
was O5s, el3, about nine-tenths OF the
population OF the state Of Maryland In
1890.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
NEWS SUMMARY.

Thirty burRhers were killed and
wounded during the las. few days
sighting near Pretoria
Fifteen officers and 100 British sca'
diers, prisoners. have arrived Al stsHt'
erton. Free State, bound for Nosit
Gedacht
Sir William Vernon Hareour1 soutra-
diets the report that 1t is his intention
to retire iiom political life q, the time
OF the next election.
Tho Missouri state prohibition con
vention nominated Charles Is. Stokes
Of Mexico for governor and Simpson
Ely Of Kirksvillc for licutenant-Eov-
ernor.
The coffee just gAthored-orop 81
isg0-in Nicaragua is being moved
from the plantations to the sea eoas,
with much greater rapidity ,haH In
former years.
The Colombian rebels are strongly
intrenched at San Joaquin, near santA
Marta, and all the government, troops
at Baranquilla have been dispatches W
Santa Marta.
The announcement Is made that the
Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroas
company will engage In the mAnufaet
ure Of steel rails at their works al Ems
ley, Alabama.
The rebels In China arc busy smuR
Cling in arms. including large number
OF quick-fring guns. They are said
to number $1,000 aud more are daily
joining them.
An important battle was fought %
Friday last about ten miles outside q
Panama. The insurgent forces vert
victorious and some 200 Of the govern
ment troops were killed.
While boating ON the river a. South
Bend, Indiana, Fred Sinders and Mary
Claire were drowned through thsiI
boat capsizing. II Is thought thsrs
was third person In the boat
The Hudson bay company has do
i5s per share and bonus Of ioa per
share. as compared with n dividend Of
N. and n hanna ~ ia for tn, n,.xisus
year.
The secretary OF the interior has d.
rectsd Indian Inspector MeLAuEhlin 70
accompany Chief Joseph Of ,hs Ess
Perces to Oregon. and there inspss, M
land which the old chief desirss ~
return.
Former president and Mr.. Be. jaah
Harrison. accompanied by nrA strsAs
OF New York. the Rev. DE- n. /.
Hsines and DIR. Henry Jameso. Of In
diAnapolis, are visiting the Yellow
stone park.
The importation OF dead meat to hs
United Kingdom has reached tho daily
average OF over $500 TONS while wheat
butter eggs rabbits aud game have
all enormously Increased in The sHtsnt
OF their Importation
II will cost the citizens Of PhfA-
delphia more than 5000. 900 70 have the
honor OF having the Republican ma
toual convention meet there and -
properly entertain tue hosts Of visiIoTs
expected curing convention "osh'
The japanese naval authorities are
ABOUT 10 enter on ne" naval pro-
gramme. A. only o'ooo'ooo ysn'will Be
yearly devoted TO the navy, men like
Admiral lnoueye recommend the con
struetion OF torPedo-boat dettroysrA
Felix r. Mcwhirter OF indianapolis
will be a candidate for the vice prsti-
dency before the national prohibition
convention at Chicago, provided an
eastern man Ia chosen for hrs' place
In Ban Francisco all railroad aHs
steamship companies have bees .sH-
ned by the Federal AuthorGs. "A
Washington that AsiAties will noA Is
allowed To leave California unlssa Pm
Vided with health sernhsA,s hauSd
by the United States marine AssP'tai
oiieials there Whites will be allowed
I a.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
CONGRESSMAN FALLS DEAD.
Oniy Republican In Delaware who ooul,
Cement Factions Gons

Congressman Henry Hoffecker, Della
wares only representative in the lower
branch OF the national legislature, and
who "a said 10 have beea the only re-
publican both isosOnS OF the party
could agree uPon Tor sush position.
dropped dead In smyFnA
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-06-22
LODGE PRssIpsp
senator Selected Permanent .cAssmsa Of
the ConyentioA

The committee on psrman,sl orgAnl-
ration Of the Republican nal,sai con-
vention, OF which General G,oavenor
OF Ohio Ia chairman aud Tkoaaa NJ.
Hastings Of New llampshlrs stetAry.
by unanimous consent selected s,pator
Lodge OF Massachusetts, Tor penAnen,
chairman, and voted 10 eoutuus Chas.
w. johnson OF Minnesota p,faansni
secretary.
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SOUTH HIGHLANDS - Elegant resi- dence: all modern conveniences; splendid location.
 Three-room house on lot 50x75 feet, near Humbolt avenue; rented and paying hand some interest on investment.
 Two lots 75x140 feet, on 14th avenue, be- tween 18th and 18th streets
 SOUTH SIDE-Lot 25x100 on Avenue A. near 22nd street; price low. FOUNTAIN HEIGHTS -, Attractive r. room dwelling, with stable, servants house and large grounds.
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM - Four-room house with basement, barn, good fences, cistern and hydrant water.
 ENSLEY-One single story brick store on 17th street, lot 50x150; occupied. One two-story brick store Avenue D, lot 25x140; occupied.
 NORTH SIDE-Several six-room dwell- ings on easy terms.
 Desirable residence lots in Ensley and North Birmingham; 10 per cent cash and per cent. per month.
 For prices and other information, call on
 A. R. DEARBORN 6 CO.,, 1921 First Avenue Birmingham; Avenue B, Ensley City.
 G. HERBERT ELLERBE,
 Manager Real Estate Department
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
Remnants and Odds aud Ends of
 IiningS.

Rustic Taffeta Percalne, 36 inches wide, flat fold, all colors, in Fridays bargain rem nant sale, only Sc
 Egyptian Cambric, 27 inches wide, all colors; regular price per yard, 7 1-2c, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only Sc
 Velveteen Skirt Binding, Award bolts; regular price Sc and 25c, in Fridays bar gain remnant sale, only 7c
 Dress Stays, gray, black, pink and white, 10 inches long; regular price per dozen, 1oc, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 4c
 Hooks and Eyes, white and black card, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only Pc
 Percaline Remnants, 36 inches, all colors, lengths from one to five q to ) yards. Reg ular 15o and 25c goods, In Fridays bargain remnant sale, only Sc - Neva Lining, all colors, lengths from one to five q to 3 yards, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 15c
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
BOER DELEGATES
 START TO AMERICA
They Say They Are Coming to a Liberty Loving Coun-
 try for Sympathy.

Rotterdam, May 3-The Boer delegates were warmly greeted today as they drove to the quay and boarded the steamer Maasdam, of the Holland-American line, bound for New York. Dr. Leyds, the di- plomatic agent of the Transvaal, will &C., company the party to Boulogne-Sur-Mer. The vessels in the river displayed the Transvaal, Orange Free State and Dutch flags, while numerous societies, with bands playing national airs, assembled on the quay, one association singing the national anthem, in which the public joined.
 After Dr. Leyds and the Boer delegates had boarded the steamer MT. Fischer ad- dressed the crowd. He remarked that in the song just sung reference was made to the people of the country. But" he add ed, mo mention is made of peace or liber- ty, without which there can be no question of peace in the country"
 Continuing, MT. Fischer said:
 We are going to country which fought for liberty with the same country with which we are fighting We also hope to obtain this liberty. We have not sought for the support of factions in Holland, nor will we seek for them in America. We will only seek the people. On our return we hope to be able to say that in them also we find supporters of our cause"
 The Maasdam sailed at p. m
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
Friday Bargain Remnant Sale.
Remnant Wash Goods.

Short lengths and odds and ends in the White Goods and Wash Fabric Depart ment.
 50 yards of short lengths Irish Dimities. last years patterns; enough in cut pieces for full dress; regular price 25c, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 15c
 25 yards of figured Crdpon, pieces con. taining 10 to 12 yards, very stylish goods; regular price 20 cents. In Fridays remnant sale, only 121 1-2c
 50 dress patterns of French Organdes, no two of them alike, best imported goods in the market, worth 39c to soc, but carried over from last season, and therefore at Fridays bargain remnant sale will go for only 15c
 Odds and ends, such as Dimities, Fig ured Lawns, Organdies, Batiste; regular price 10 and 15 cents. At Fridays bargain remnant sale only 5c
 20 pieces of French Madras, assorted pat terms, suitable for shirt waists and mems shirts; regular price g cents. At Fridays bargain remnant sale only 90
 Short lengths of 1 to yards of India Linen; regular price 10 cents; at Fridays bargain remnant sale, only Go
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
A. M. E. CONFERENCE
Three Hundred Delegates at the Session
 in Washington

Washington, aMy 3.-The general confer ence of the A. M. E. church is in session here, Bishop Lomax of Charlotte, N. G., presiding. The opening sermon was deliv- cred by Bishop Hood of Farrville, N. c. There are 300 delegates at the conference, representing every state in the union, Af- rica, Bermuda and St. Christopher islands. Bishop Small, the representative of the church in Porto Rico, Cuba and the Ha- waiian islands, also Is present.
 The most important legislation to come before the body is the election of bishops and the consideration of proposed change in the organic law of the church. The con- ference represents a membership of more than million. A letter from President Me- Kinley was read in which he regretted his inability to be present at the opening exercises.
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
Remnants, Boys Wearables.

Boys Waists in assorted colors, all sizes in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only Ic
 Boys Percale Waists, with box-pleat front and back; sold for 35c, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only .22c Boys Mothers Friend Waist, in colored percale and Madras, with attached and de- tached collars, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only .45c Boys Sweaters, in red and blue stripes, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 1.15 Boys Sailor Hats, in white and colored straws; sold for 25c, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only Sc Boys Sailor Hats, in red, brown and white mixed colored straws; sold for 75c, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 35c Boys Sailor Hate, in brown linen; sold for S9c, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only AUG Boys White Duck Golf Caps; sold for 25c, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only
 9c Boys Doube-Breasted Suits, to 16 years, in gray oheviot, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 1.19 Boys Blouse Suit, in brown crash, with blue and white duck, trimmed color, in Fri days bargain remnant sale, only 64c Boys Blouse Suiis, blue duck, white stripes, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 95c Boys Blouse Snits, in grey and brown cheviot, with white duck vestee front, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 1.19 Boys white duck and pique pants, in Fridays bargsin remnant sale, only 45c Boys Pants, in grey, brown ana blue striped duck and crash, in Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 19c
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
FOR SALE-BARGAINS.

s17,5O0-Two 3-story brick stores, corner Morris avenue.
 $25OO per foot-Lot 1441ax190, corner Ave- nue G and Highland avenue; streets graded and lots curbed. $50 per acre-9O acres half way between Birmingham and Ensley This property will make the purchaser rich Lies we'll, and has car line and macadam road through it.
 $4,0O0-Choice 7-room cottage, Sth avenue; fronts park; lot 50x240. $2,500-Choice lot on 11th avenue; shade trees, and fronts south sewer and wa ter connections on lot; also gas main and sidewalks.
 Lot 321ax140-South 20th street; railroad connections; close in. Must be sold quick $10 per acre for 423 acres, Sh miles of Bir- mingham on macadamized road; 50 acres cleared; some improvements. One-third cash, balance in one and two years We represent North British and Mercan- tile and the Royal Exchange Assurance Companies. Telephone COG.
 CHICHESTER, YANCEY & ORR,
 PA Fist St., North.
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
Odds and Ends Furniture Sale.

Here are some odd pieces of furniture. Some from sets broken by us and some from sets broken by the manufactures, amp pnr- chased by us, because of their cheapness.
 Dressing Tables-We have an odd lot of dressing tables, ranging in prices from $13.50 to $15.00, in golden, oak, brds-eye maple and mahogany; at Fridays bargain remnant sale, anyone of the lot at only
 Mattresses-Only slightly stock worn, fit wooden and iron bedsteads, in full and three-quarter sizes; cribf, both wood and iron. These mattresses will go at exactly one-half price. Come in and pick out what you can use. You viii find it barfian
 White Enamel Beds--We have an odd lot in 3-6 feet and 40 feet sizes that will go very cheap in this sale. The only large enough brass ball. In white, green and maroon colors. Regularly sold for $50; at Fridays bargain remnant sale, only 500
 Odd Golden Oak Extension Table-The china closet and sdeboard having been sold, this table will go at an extraordinarily low price; it has 56-inch top, IA feet extension, heavily carved, stem base; an exceedingly fine. Regularly sold at $90.00; at Fridays bargain remnant sale we will close it out ''l A very Handsome Odd Walnut VWSaSy WaSd, robe-Well finished on the inner side, 15x AS 1-2 inch, beveled pattern plates, is 56 inches wide, and feet 2 inches high. Would sell regularly with suit for 5000, at Fridays bargain remnant sale will sell for 33.00
 An elegant Triple Mirror, solid Ma hogany Dresser, lined throughout with birds-eye maple. Like all the others, it is an odd piece; was once part of a $225.00 suit; two large French pattern plates, AK some article at Fridays bargain remnant sale for 55.50
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
Closing Out COrsets.

Among them are the Thompson's, War
 ner's and J. B. Corsets; regular prices are $l;;0o, sl.5o, .s1.75, s2,oo and SIPS, in
 Ladies' black brilliantine Petticoats, un- lined, ruffled bottom; regular price, $1.50, in Fridays bargain sale, only 98c
The age-herald., 1900-05-04

First excursion of the sea- son will go to Montgomery and return Sunday, May 18th by old reliable l.. & N. Leave Birmingham 8 a. m. and re. turning leave Montgomery 10 p m., giving full day in the Capital City. Only $l.5O round trip.
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
Remnants Children's Dresses

Children's colored Dresses, sizes to 4. They are. but slightly soiled, made up in dainty effect of yokes and ruffles, made of lawns and dimities, trimmed with lace and emb1pdery Gt with cluster raU tuekjag da $1.4Oc, in Fridays bargain sale, only 75c
 Lot No. 2-Regular price 75c and soc, in Fridays bargsin sale, only. soc
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
Remnant Lot No. 5.

AIT our highest grade novelties in tailor made suits, finest Broadcloths, in black and colors. The jackets of some are made Eton some tight-ftting styles; some have beautifully appliqued shawl, or medicIa collars, and skirts appliqued front and back; others are braided and trimmed, while some are exqusitely plain and natty. The $40, $45 and $50 ones. In the Friday bargain remnant sale only 29 98
The age-herald., 1900-05-04
Reh1nant LOt No. 3.

A choice selection of handsomely tailor made suits in Broadcloths, Venetians and Homespuns-one or two of each kind-in almost every size-Eton Jackets, tight-ft- ting and double-breasted jacket; skirts flared and slashed with boxs-plait backs; and $22.50. In the Friday bargain remnant sale only 14.98