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The Resolution

Resolved That it is the sense of this con- vention that a more perfect primary elec- ton law be enacted by the general assem- bly, embodying the following provisions, with adequate penalties for their enforce ment:
 l. The corrupt solicitation of a qualified elector for his vote in such primary by the offer of money or other valuable thing.
 Z. The purchase of a vote by the payment of money or other valuable thing.
 5. The sale of his vote by a qualified voter Tn such election in exchange for money or other valuable thing, or upon promise to pay the same at any future time.
 4 Fraudulent registration of persons to vote in said elention
 5. Fraudulent manipulation of ballots and fraudulent change of same.
 b. fraudulent return of election results or fraudulent change of same.
 '. False and fraudulent impersonation of qualified voters at said election.
 $. Repeating vote in said election.
 J. mat no person, firm or corporal ation, or officer or agent of the same, shall in- t1mldate or coerce any employe to vote for any particular candidate at said election, or violate any other provision of such act.
 10. That no state county officer shall use the time and service of any appointee to office under him for the purpose of pro- noting the candidacy of the incumbent to any office for which he may be an aspir- ant.
 Il. That the call of such primary shall be at the option or discretion of any or ganized political party of any county, city or town.
 12 That after such election each candi- date shall be required under penalty to file with the probate judge of the county in which such election is held sworn statement itemizing the expenses of his canvass, which expenses shall be defined in the act proposed.
 13. Disqualifcation for office by violation on part of candidate of any of the provis- ions of such act.
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WHEN TRAVELLING

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and effectually on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, prevent ing fevers headaches, and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the Cal fornia Fig Syrup Co., only.
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A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR
Grand Calico Ball at the Turn Verein
 Hall

The Calico ball at Turn Verein hall last night given by the ladies of Concordia so- ciety was largely attended and proved one of the most delightful affairs of the sea- son.
 The music was furnished by Joseph's or chestra and the merry dancers tripped the light fantastic until an early hour this morning.
 During the evening delightful refresh- ments were served and quite a neat sum was realized Tine arrangements were in charge of the following committee: Mes danes Brantl, Hentschel, Sucker, Hager- ty Vickers and Busenlehner.
 "Beauty and folly are old companions. Likewise Hoods Sarsaparilla and good
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Getting Ready for uInmer

5 The Young Mems Christian association has just finished putting in new baths, both tub and shower which will be ready for use this afternoon. The gymnasium exercises of the association will be resumed tomorrow night.
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Dixie Furniture Co.,. 2lO 21st.
WHY NOT -

Be in accord with the general freshness and crispness that have come with spring.
 What could be heater, nicer, or better than having the walls and ceilings of your home painted with delicate shade of that ideal wall finish,
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To Meet In Atlanta

The Southeastern Freight association will hold meeting in Atlanta Friday, at which time officers to serve for the next year will be elected. Chairman s. F. Parrott and Secretary W. E. McGill will probably be reelected
The age-herald., 1900-04-18

DhDmD A TIC Largest and oldest [ VII NA4 l S house in the south
 Twenty years in business. Crayon Water Color, Pastel, Sepia-all kinds-from $100 up. Jobbers in frames. always in stock. Solar Prints and Art Material at low price. Agents should write at once for big inducements. Enclose stamp for reply. Residence. Store and Studio, Parker Sta ton, Woodlawn. HELM PORTRAIT CO. P. o. Box 29, Birmingham. Ala. 2-17-6m
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THE WEATHER

Birmingham, April IT, 19O0 Local observations during the 2i hours ending p. m., Central time:
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THE PRIMARY
 ELECTION LAW
Movement Looking to Its lm-
 proVement on Foot.
MANY EVILS TO REMEDY
Chas. w. Ferguson Will Introduce a Resolution in the County Con- vention Calling on the
 Legislature to Act

Charles w Ferguson, one of the dele gates from Cleveland beat, will offer a resolution in the county convention next Saturday looking to the perfeeting of the primary election law, which, in it's present shape, he deems inadequate to suppress the many evils tht may be resorted to by candidates and their friends. In discuss Ing the resolution yesterday, MT. Ferguson said:
 ''Fhe present primary election law is not sufficient to suppress the evils to be rem edied. It does not include many of the most dangerous features attending a pri- mary. It imposes no penalties except for the sale and purchase of votes. If we are to have a primary election law, why not enact one that will accomplish the pur- poses desired? The evil is great and I be- lieve the people are ripe for it's suppression. My purpose in giving this to the press be- lore the meeting of the convention is in order that the matter may be fully dis cussed and considered
 The resolution is as follows.
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c. w. AUSTIN,
 Chief of Police

Chief of Police On motion of Commissioner McCary a rising vote of thanks was extended to Spe- cial Officers Bodeker and Disheroon for their splendid work in running down and capturing the murderers of Officers Adams and Kirkley.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-28
NAVAL DAY AT G. A. R.
Bryan Refuses to Attend Because of
McKinley's Absence.

CHICAGO. Aug. 27.-willlam ]. Bry-
an has followed the example of Presi-
dent Mckinley and declined to be a
visitor at the national encampment Of
the G. A. r.
He this afternoon sent a message to
the executive committee in charge Of
the encampment saying:
"Slnce President Mckinley is detain-
ed by public business, I believe that
the proprieties of the occasion demand
that also decline and relieve the re-
union of any appearance of partisan
ship w. ]. BRYAN"
According to estimates Of railroad
officials this evening. fully $1,000 old
soldiers had arrived and 100000 other
excursionists had come with them to
attend the encampment. 1t is expect
ed that there will be $4,000 additional
arrivals by tomorrow morning.
General Bragg, of Wisconsin. said
today that he looked to see tomorrow
the greatest number Of old soldiers that
had marched at one time beneath the
Stars and Stripes since the memorable
review in Washington at the close of
the civil war.
The first day Of the encampment was
one Of ideal beauty. in marked con-
trast to the hot ana humid weeks that
have preceded it since the first Of Au-
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Washington POpnIists and Dem.
Ocrats Against Him.
FUSION IS LIKELY TO FAIL
No Harmony Among SiIyerItss Democrats
Elect Heiiner as Permanent Chair.
maH-SlIver Republicans
Have Done Nothing.

SEATTLE, Aug. 27.-The opposition
forces in this state to the Republican
party are holding their convention In
this city They went into session at
o'clock this afternoon and did not adj
journ except for short periods until late
into the night. The Populists are hold
Ing their convention in Germania hall.
the Democrats In the armory and the
Silver Republicans in Masonic hall. The
conventions win be in session tomor-
row and may not adjourn sine die until
Wednesday or Thursday.
The most significant development to-
day lies in the apparent defeat OF the
Rogers slate. which carries with It
Governor Rogers as the fusion nomi-
nee for the Office he now occupies.
The Popullsts have declared from the
start that they would not stand for
Rogers. The leaders Of the party had
held number Of anti Rogers caucuses
and felt satisfied that their party would
be against Rogers.
They figured correctly. for when the
Popullst convention met. state Land
Commissioner Bridges was elected
chairman by a good-sized majority.
Bridges is very bitter In his opposi-
ton to the governor. He was author
lied to name a committee Of five to
confer with like committees from the
other conventions. Each man he named
is against Rogers. The Rogers men In
the Democratic convention were fully
aware Of the Populist opposition to
Rogers. but declared that they would
nominate him on a straight Democratic
ticket and allow the Populists to put
an independent ticket in the field.
Tom Vance. assistant attorney-gener-
al. was made temporary chairman Of
the Democratic convention. The Rog-
ers' and anti-Rogers' people united on
him. The Rogers people have main
tained for several days that they would
control the convention by a good ma
1ortty Tonights session proved this
claim to be'without basis OF fact. Sem
ator George Turner was nominated by
them for permanent chairman. Charles
G ,Heifner was nominated by the anti
Rogers people and was elecetd by a.
majority of five or six. The antl-Rog-
ers people say that the vote was
true test of strength and Rogers. It
would seem tonight is out Of the race.
Fawcstt, OF Pierce county. and voor-
hees, OF Spokane is likely to be nomi-
mated although there is opposition to
both and the convention may unite
on a dark horse.
The Silver Republicans have done
nothing.
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WEST DEFEATS wALcorr.
Twelve Round Fight in New York Last
Night.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-Tommy West
won from Joe walcott in the twelfth
round tonight.
The bout had gone eleven rounds
very much in walcotts favor. When
the bell rang for the twelfth round. to
everybody's surprise. Walcott refused to
80 on. claiming that he had injured his
left arm. Referee Charley White, sus-
pectlng erookedness. insisted on Wal
colts continuing. but the negro re-
fused to do so, which left White no
alternative other than to declare West
the winner.
They were both In excellent cOndi-
tion and ready for the fight. The men
have met four times in the past. Each
has learned by hard experience the
fighting qualities Of the other Wal
colts desperate rushes and random
blows are familiar to his opponent.
He had studied those dangerous hooks
Of the Barbados Demon" until he be-
titNtA ~ Aiipy91ADit Apt Dilr VI tArAh "
land hard enough to do him harm.
but he had provided for chance land
ing OF one OF them by putting himself
in condition to stand deal Of punish
ment.
Walcott thought Of the fight much the
same way. Four contests had taught
him just where his danger lay, and at
which style Of lighting he had the best
chance to win. For years these fighters
have been meeting men out OF their
class. They have knocked out middle
weights. welter weights and heavy
weights, but in each Of their respective
careers neither has ever met a tougher
customer than the other.
West had prepared himself for this
battle in his Brooklyn gymnasium and
in his training quarters at Bath Beach.
Matty Matthews and Harry Fisher
had spared. roughed and wrestled
with him every day for three weeks.
and he entered the ring as well as he
ever was in his life.
walcott did his work at Newdorp, S.
l. There was not a flaw in his condit-
ion and he announced that he would
win before the twelfth round
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STEVENSON ENDORSED.
Populsts Accept Towne's DeclinatIon
and Endorse the Democratic
Nominee.

CHICAGO. Aug, 2Z-At the meeting
Of the Peoples Party national commit
tee today the declination of Charles A.
Towne. as vlce-presidential nominee for
the party was accepted and the name
of AdIai E. Stevenson was put in his
place.
This result was obtained after long
debate. But one test vote was taken.
The motion was made to endorse Ste
venson. For this motion washburn. Of
Massachusetts, moved as a substitute.
that Populist be placed upon the
ticket. The substitute was lost by
vote Of "a ayes and II nays. The orig
inal motion was then adopted by a
viva voce vote.
There were 124 members Of the COM
mittee present or represented by proxy.
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FUSION AT BOISE.
Populists VIII Take Down Their Elee-
tors and Get Member Of
Congress.

BOISE, Ida. Aug. 27,-The Demo-
cratic and Populist leaders are gath
cred here for the purpose of arranging
fusion as tentatively agreed on at the
recent conference in Chicago.
The plan is to have the Populists take
down their electors and they are to
be given a representative in congress,
the state auditor and mine inspec-
tor.
There has been much talk to the
effect that there might be trouble in
bringing about the arrangement, but
those interested appear to feel conf
dent it will be accomplished.
The formal conference is to begin
tomorrow.
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ALLIES DRIVEN
BACK BY BOXERS
Eighteen Hundred, Mostly Rus
slams, Reported Slain.
ALLIES BEING BOMBARDED
Serious Trouble Also Al Amoy-TwO Thous-
and Germans Arrive ai Pskln--
--MIulsiers Of TsuaE U va
men Seen.
ALLIES BEING BOMBARDED

PARIS. Aug 2s-A special dispatch
TO Steele. from 50. Petersburg. says:
IT Is perslstently rumored In 81.
Petersburg that the Russian govern
men, has received dispatch assert
INK that after fierce battle inside
Pekin the allies retrvaied. losing i'soO
men. mostly Russians. II IL further
said that the Chinese occupied forty
fortified positions from which they are
bombardlng the allies In a murderous
manner"
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.-After sew
ernl days lrtermlssion in Chinese ad-
vices the government today received
two dispatches which presumably bring
It's advices up to the most recent date,
There are Indications that the prIncl-
pal delays IN the lines OF communica-
tlon are encountered between Tien
Tsin and Pekin. a fact eXplalnable by
newspaper advices that small bands Of
Boxers are operating on the line OF
communication OF the Pekin campaign
force.
The last dispatch Of the day was one
from Minister Conger. referring to the
military situation in Pekin. Unfortu-
nately It lacked a date, but the message
was allowed publicity for what II was
worth
Conger's reference TO the arrival OF
1000 fresh German troops caused some
surprise, no one apparently having
closely watched the movements OF the
contingent which is now arriving with
fairly regular frequency in China, and
which, consequently, may be expected
soon to equal In numerical strength
the military contlngents Of any Of the
European nations there represented.
A significant statement In Minister
Conger's dispatch is that respecting the
appearance In Pekin Of some of the
members Of the 1sung Ii Yamun The
natural construction to be given to this
statement is that these ministers wish
20 undertake to represent the Chinese
government formally in negotiations
with the powers
With some responsible person or per-
sons to deal with, II may be possi-
BILE for the United States to come to
some agreement as to settlement Of
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ROOSEVELT NOT COMING.
viii Not Visit Oregon, Washington
and California.

CHICAGO. Aug. 27.-Gowernor Roose-
velt's route for his trip through the
West was announced today. Starting
from Chicago September 9, he will
speak in Wisconsin,, South Dakota.
North Dakota. Montana, Idaho, Utah,
Wyoming. Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska
and Iowa before reaching this city
again. On September II he will speak
at Helena. Mont; September 1S, at
Butte, Mont; September ls. at Poca-
tello. Ida. He viii not visit Oregon.
Washington and California.
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.--It Is said
IN administration circles that in the
event OF ability OF the powers to
agree upon Il Chinese policy that VIII
preserve the integrity Of the empire
the plan most likely TO be adopted will
provide for an international administra-
ton Of the customs service.
Under this plan representatives OF
several allied powers having forces on
Chinese soil win be stationed at all
customs ports Of China to supervise
or administer the service and watch
the revenues with view to ensuring
the collection OF the enormous indem-
nifty that win be individually demand
cd by each Of the governments.
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LONDON. Aug. 2s.--The allies. re-
suming aggressive operations. have
taken the district west Of Pelin. This
statement. based on Chinese authority.
II cabled from Shanghai.
From the same place comes the fur
ther statement that Ii Hung Chang
has wired the empress dowager at
Hslan Fu, requesting the arrest OF
Prince Tuan and the disarmament Of
the Boxers In order TO give him an
opening fer negotiations with the pow
ers.
The llluminailons projected at shang-
hal In celebration Of the relief OF Pc
kin have been abandoned lest they
should cause a native outbreak.
Evidence has been received here"
says the Shanghai correspondent Of the
Standard. going TO show that General
Lung WI was the real author Of the
antl.foreign outbreaks, the empress
dowagcr Prince Tuan and the Others
all having been persuaded by lin to
take an extreme attitude while he stood
abide and awaited developments"
Am ce- rfigee missionaries In
Annoy. according TO the Hong Kong
correspondent of the Daily Mall, are
anxious TO return 10 the interior but the
United States consul has forbidden
them TO do so and urges them 10 go
to the Philippines or to return to Amer
lea. Shanghai advices TO the Daily
News say that the consular opinion
there looks upon the Japanese action
in landing troops at Annoy despite the
protests OF the consuls as similar TO
that OF Russia at New Chwang, the
whole indication a tendency 10 partl-
ton the empire.
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gust. The right OF the line on the
opening day was given to the men who
sailed the seas during the civil war.
The cheering today was all for them
and all the honors were theirs. The
army win come to Its own tomorrow.
The heroes Of the river and sea OF
the clvil war are small band now.
Of the $4,000 men enlisted in the navy
in the days Of war. less than 1000
marched today. and It is agreed by old
sailors that their number was greater
in the march today than It will ever be
In any parade to come.
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.-The de-
partment Of state makes public today
the followinr dispatch from Minister
"onger received this morning:
From Taku, Aug. 27.-Secretary Of
State. Washington: No important de-
velormerts since last dispatch. Mill
iary is trying to restore order. No rep
resentatlve Of the Chinese government
encountered yet Several ministers OF
the Tsung II Yamun reported in the
city and are expected 10 appear soon.
Generals decide not to enter the imper-
ial palace leaving Il practically vacant.
Two thousand Germans arrived today.
"CoNGER."
This dispatch Is undated hut from
the fact that 1t mentions the arrival
Of German force at Pekin. which
mas not yet been reported from any
other quarter Il is presumed to be OF
very recent origin.
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the Chinese trouble. The United States
government could not withdraw lts
troops even II 80 disposed. without ar
ranging for lndemniGcation for the
heavy cost II has been put TO in the
Pekln campaign. Also II must make
arrangements with some responsible
authority for the future protection Of
American interests IN China. as our
business interests cannot be withdrawn
along with the army Of occupation.
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BRITISH CAPTURE
GENERAL OLIVIER
Five English Killed and Fifty.
eight Wounded.
STUBBORN FIGHT BY BOERS
Three Of 0Ilylers Sons Also Taken olivier
Was Moving Spirit Among Beers Ia
Southeast FortlOn Of the
0rauSe Colony.

LONDON. Aug. 27.--wiring from Bel
fast today, Lord Roberts says:
Our casualties yesterday Sunday
were wonderfully few, considering the
heavy firing and the number Of hours
We were engaged
Butler estimates his losses at two
killed and twenty-four wounded. His
troops had to bivouac where they stop
ped. after darknsSs fell, and accurate
returns are yet impossible.
Casualties Of the force operating
north Of Belfast were three killed and
thirty-four wounded"
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TowNE ANSWERS TEDDY.
Made His Greatest Political Speech at
Duluth Last Night.

DULUTH. Mimi, Aug. 27.-The larg-
est gathering TO listen to political
speech that ever assembled in Duluth
occurred this evening at the armory
when Hon. Charles A. Towne opened
the campaign in a lengthy address in
which he replied to the recent speech
Of Governor Roosevelt, delivered at
st. Paul on the occasion Of the ma
tional convention Of the League of Re-
publican clubs. and arraigned the ad-
ministration's policy in the Philip
pines.
The speech, which will be used as
a campaign document, is considered as
Towne's greatest political effort. Towne
will leave Tuesday or Wednesday for
Idaho and other western points to en-
ter actively into the work of the cam
paign.
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NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-A dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser from Annoy,
China says;
The Japanese have been landing ma
rines for three days, not only without
provocation but against the protest Of
the consuls. Accidental destruction Of
the Japanese temple by fire was the
alleged excuse for their act, but the
Annoy officials have proved their ability
to preserve perfect order. There are
800 marines landing today.
The excitement is intense and thou
sands Of civilians are leaving the city.
The officials with scores of merchants
have visited the American consulate
pleading with the consul to intercede
for the withdrawal Of the marines,
otherwise they declare 1t will be inn
possible to preserve order
The landing of the marines by the
Continued on fourth page.)
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GETUMS FARM. Aug. 27.-General
Pole-Carew came into touch with the
Beers at their main position at Dalma-
nutha on Saturday and shelled a plan
tation east of Belfast. The Beers re-
piled with long range guns.
General French on General Buffers
flank exchanged shets with the Beers,
but no damage was done. An artillery
duel occurred on the British front also,
the l2-pounders bombardlng the Beers
position and the latter displaying great
enterprise in handling their guns, which
We're placed in strong position. The
enemy evidently intends to contest
stubbornly the ground between here and
Machadodorp.
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AFRo-AMER1cANs MEET.
Resolution Endorsing Mckinley Voted
Down.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 27.-The ma
tional Afro-American Press Association
today opened with over fifty delegates
in attendance. A resolution to endorse
the administration of President Nc
Kinley was voted down after a hot dis
cussion,
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LONDON. Aug. 27.-The war office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts:
THE Beers have been beaten back
by Hamilton. at winburg. General
Olivier has been captured"
The text Of Lord Roberts dispatch
from Belfast, under todays date an
nouncing the capture Of General OIL
vler shows that three Of olivier's
sons also were captured in the attack
which the Beers made from three sides
en- Winburg. Lord Roberts adds that
General Olivier was ''the moving spirit
among the Beers in the southeast por-
tion Of the Orange Colony during the
war"
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WASHINGTON. Aug 27.-The gun
boat Castne. Commander Bowman
commanding. has been ordered to Annoy
to report on conditions there. The
Cas,lne ls at Shanghai