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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-05
DEFEAT OF SULTAN RABAH.
The French are Taking Possession of the
 Lake Tchad Region.

The French are Taking Possession of the
 Lake Tchad Region.
 Great Britain and France signed a
 treaty in March, last year, by which the
 Central Soudan, including the group of native states around Lake Tchad, came
 within Frances exclusive sphere of n-
 1uence. The Sun said at the time that
 France would not be able to control a
 foot of the vast region till she had
 conquered the Sultan Rabah, whose
 capital was near the south end of Lake | Tchad who, by fifteen years of con- quests, had carved out large empire | for himself. After destroying the first | French expedition that entered his ter ritory last summer, he at last met se- we're defeat at the hands of strong French force advancing from the French Congo region. The victory, how ever, does not appear to have been de- cisive for the French commander re- ports that he is not strong enough to advance to Lake Tchad and he is con- tent, for the present, to hold his ground at Tounia without challenging Rabah to another fight.
 Last year France sent out three ex- petitions rom AlSeTla, senegal and the French Congo, respectively, to converge upon the Lake Tchad region and estab- fish her influence there. The advance of the party from Sengai was checked in most abrupt and tragic manner through the murder in cold blood of Col. Klobb by the two leaders of the expe- dition whom he had been sent to super sede A few days later the murderers were put to death by their own follow CTS and thus the expedition ended The Tourcau Lamy expedition, with bag gage train of 1,200 camels and some horsee, croesed the Sahara and, at last accounts, was on the southern edge of the desert, not yet having ventured into Rabah's territory. The advance de- tachment of the third expedition, known | as the Gentil- Bretonnet, mission, com- ing from the northern Congo basin, en- | tered Rabah's territory from the south ] and was practically annihilated. Rabah | himself led the attack upon the party, which was commanded by M Bretonnet The leader, two of his European com panions and all but three of his Senegal ase sharpshooterS were slain on the field of battle. M. de Behalge, was talk en prisoner, and the latest report is that le died of starvation. M Gentil, hear
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-05
A PLEA FOR SOUTHERN COL
 LEGES.
Men With Money Asked to Remember
 Them.

Men With Money Asked to Remember
 Them.
 The Chicago Tribune kept record of the gifts and bequests last year fol public causes and institutions in this country; and while such a record of mu- nificent giving excites the surprise ant admiration of other nations, 1t may properly be the occasion of just pride to us as Americans. The grand total Of gifts and bequests was $79,278,000; of which institutions of learning received S55. .5Sl, SIT; charities, s13036, ,69S; libra- ries, $5,O12,000 (of which MT. Andrew Sarncgie gave So52S,70O); churches, $2,- 9Gl 593; and museums and art galleries, $2,6S6,5c0, The total amount is far in advance of that for any previous year.
 "The Independent' in commenting on this noble record of phianthropic gifts, says: "They show that we are begin ming to recognize that men of wealth have an obligation, living or dying to do good with their money, It is some times said that it is a disgrace for a Bostonian to die without leaving a be- quest to Harvard college. Some of the same feelings now extend over the y. w ially if he has not been dispensing dur ing his lifetime. one looks to see if he nss made any public bequests,
 While commenting the tendency to give so much more largely to institu- tions of learning than to other objects, the Independent very properly directs attention to the fact that there are many institutions that deserve help be- sides our great universities which re- ceive annually the bulk of the benefac- tions to education. We are all proud of our American universities and we want them to grow strong; but at the same time jud!cious givers might find many worthy colleges that are doing good work In spite of the urgent need of in creased endowmerts. Such colleges certainly there are in the south
 Wc arc clad to find this matter dis cussed in the Forum for this month in a timely article on the Needs of South ern Colleges" by the Hon. J. l.. M. Curry, IL. D., general agent of the Peabody and Slater funds, man thor oughly familiar with the subject he discusses "The colleges of the south" he says, "have been handicapped by in- adequate means; and they need new de- partments, better equipped for learning and research, better adapted for mod 1 orn demands more inviting and su;- cient for the eager multitudes patheti- | cally seeking admission. If the un- iversities and colleges in the south, for the benefit of the white people of both sexes, are to remain unable to meet the demands upon them no seer can fore tell the woes 10 the inferior race, to all |
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06
TAKING OF PEKIN.
How the City Was Captured-Treach-
cry Of the Chinese.

Contrary to the agreement of the
allied commanders. the Russians adj
vanced and occupied the first door of
Pekin's East gate early Tuesday morn
ing, but failed to force the second
door.
At two o'clock in the afternoon the
Americans and British entered the
gate near the legations and met with
only slight resistance. The japanese
met more serious opposition at the
upper East gate all day. At midnight
they blew up the gate and entered
the city. Many Chinese were killed.
The persons in the legations were
well. but somewhat starved. Minister
Conger said:
They tried to annihilate US the
day before you got in. Prince Ching.
President Of the Tsung Ii Yamen. sent
word that his officers had received
orders to cease firing on US under
pain OF death. At I o'clock in the
evening OF the same day the Chinese
opened fire. aud this continued. II
the relieving column had not arrived
we must have succumbed. The Amer
leans lost marines killed and Is
wounded. One child died.
The whole movement is a govern
mental one. The Boxers are only q
Pretense. having no guns. The con-
fidential adviser Of the Empress was
the leader OF the imperial troops here
lin II days over 1000 shells fell
among US. The American marines.
under Capt. Myers. held q position on
the wall throughout the seige. Upon
the allies passing the wall the Chi
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06
(Raleigh Post.l

(Raleigh POSt.l
Hon. F. Nj. Simmons, Chairman of
| the Democratic State Executive Com
mittee, announced yesterday his can
| didacy for the United States Senate to
succeed Senator Butler, subject to
the will of the Democratic voters of
State in the November primary.
| The brilliant campaigns of 1898 and
| 1900, which were led and conducted
by Chairman Simmons, have endear-
ed him to the hearts of Democrats
throughout North Carolina. He has
assurances of strong support and will
be formidable candidate.
Chairman Simmons letter an
nouncing his candidacy is given be-
low:
RALEIGH. N. c., Aug. 20, 1900.
To the Democratic Voters Of North Caro-
| lima:
More than year ago, in reply to a
letter written to me by the editor of
the Asheville Citizen, enquiring
whether l would be a candidate for
the United States Senate to succeed
Marion Butler, I stated that would
be a candidate and would be pro-
foundly grateful to the voters OF my
party if they should see fit to elect me
to that exalted position. My reply
to the Citizen was not only published
in that paper, but was generally
copied by the press throughout the
State.
This declaration, together with the
general understanding that was a
candidate, I had supposed would pre-
clude the necessity Of any further an
nouncement Of my candidacy, but
letters Of inquiry upon this subject
recently received would seem to make
it proper for me to again make an
nouncement of my candidacy before
the primaries to be held on the 9th OF
November.
As Chairman OF the Democratic
Executive Committee, my first duty
will be to the party, and from now
until the election in November,
shall devote my time almost exclusive
ly to the work of aiding the election
Of Bryan and Stevenson and the Dem
ocratic nominees for Congress.
shall, therefore, have but little time
for the promotion of my'own interest.
After the campaign is thoroughly or
ganized, may be able to make few
speeches, but they will be made for
the party and its nominees.
Under these circumstances, l COM
nit my cause to my friends and sup
porters in the different counties and
precincts with entire confidence that
they will not permit it to suffer from
neglect, either in the canvass or at
the polls. If their efforts are in vain,
l shall be none the less appreciative.
If they are rewarded with success,
cannot better attest my gratitude
than by bringing to the discharge OF
the duties that will devolve upon me
all the virtues of head and heart
may possess.
Very respectfully,
F. NJ. SIMMONS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

There are extensive beds OF mica IN
the western portion Of the state. Mica
mining showed an increase In 1899
there being SO mines. What was pro-
bounced to be the finest deposit OF
magnetic iron ore In the southern
states exists In Ash county. and in
November. 1900. tract of 10000 acres
was leased by two Pennsylvania steel
companies. and railroad extensions ia
the seat OF operations were ordered
A first class exhibit Of mica and other
minerals at the Pan-American Ex.
position Mt Buffalo might be the means
OF attracting the attention Of capital.
tied enterprise toward these invaluable
deposits.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

There are found In North Carolina
more than $50 species Of gems, In
Guiding the rich ''hiddenite." or lithia
emerald, which is not known to occur
elsewhere. There were % corundum
mines In operation In 1890. and the
price Of corundum has risen from 4 to
70 cents a pound. There should be q
well arranged exhibit Of North Caro-
lima gems at the Pan-American Ex.
position at Buffalo next year.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

If there is anything in a name we
may look for some old time eloquence
when the next Congress meets. The
Mississippi delegation will include
two men of the same historical Fame.
The present member from the Sixth
district is Patrick Henry, and another
Patrick Henry will represent the
Third district, for the past fifteen
years represented by General Thomas
c. Catchings.-Newport News Herald.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

If the white voters split up in diff
ferent parties until they again make
the negro a balance of power, that
would bring the race issue back to us
as vital as ever. They are not going
to do it.-RockinghamA nqlo- Saron.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

HON. F. NJ. SIMMONS IN THE RACE
FOR SENATOR.

So Announces Himself In Reply to
Letters of inquiry Which Required
That He Again State His Candidacy
VIII Devote Himself to the Work
of Aiding Bryan and Stevenson's
EIection-tiis Time viii be Occupied
and Will Commit His Cause to His
Friends.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

1t is significant fact that the ma
lority OF those who object to men,
tioning the negro in this campaign,
do not want to see MIR. Bryan carry
North Carolina Necs
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

We repeat, that State which places
restriction upon the right OF suffrage
must place within reach of its chill
dren the opportunities for measuring
up to this restriction. Hence, it is
now more than ever. the duty Of North
Carolina to give impetus to the cause
OF education and we have abiding
faith that this duty will be dis
charged by the party which will be in
power after this Winston Sen
Gncl
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06
THE MAN WITH THE PEN;
The North Carolina Editor.

Games Robinson North Carolina Press
>'"" ation at e. 18th, 1902
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

nese retreated. The imperial family
left four days ago for Shen 81 Prov
ince."
1t is estimated that the strength OF
the Pekin garrison was 10000 men.
The United States legation was urged
to leave the city under an escort OF
Chinese troops, but refused. fearing
treachery. The Chinese in the Tartar
city made stout resistance. After
Smelling them the allies succeeded in
forcing the gate and entering the
city about noon on the 10Th. The
American loss in this action was the
greatest. Capt. Reilly, of the Fourth
Artillery, was killed.
In an interview Sir Claud Mcdonald.
the British minister, said:
The Chinese broke every engage.
ment with the foreign ministers.
There is no truth in the story that
the imperial palace supplied the lie.
cations with food. The palace sent
vegetables, which were refused. Our
total losses during the seige were 81
killed and 12O wounded.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

The thief who makes a speciality of
picking women's pockets lives on the
outskirts of civilization.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

Lots of men are honest only because
it is the best policy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06
The Hon. G. \. Reynolds writes:

The Hon. G. \. Reynolds writes:
Mr. w. +. Porter, Euffalo, n. y:
Dear Sir-In answer to your letter
asking my help in getting an appro-
priation for the removal Of our state
exhibit from Paris to Buffalo. ! can as
sure you that will be glad to do what
l can, but nothing can be done officially
until next January. Yours truly,
G.. a. REYNOLDS.
Winston n C. July 30
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

What difference does it make VIZ" ~, o
this is the 10th or 20th century d
you can buy farms, town Io!s'
J. l.. Currin, real estate broker
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06
Baltimore Steam Packet Company
COLD BAY LINE
BEST ROUTE NORTH OR SOUrH
Baltimore, Norfolk, Portsmouth
and Old Point Comfort.
VIA MONUMENTAL CITY.

Steamers will leave Light Street Per
at $50 7. NJ, direct for Old Point Com
fort, Norfolk and Portsmouth, withou'
stopping at Canton Wharf
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06
Boone. N. c.. July %.

President l.. l.. Hobbs of GuilfOrd
College, writes as follows:
Mr.. w r. Porter:
Dear Sir-Your letter concerning an
exhibit of our state ut the Pan-Amer-
lean Exposition in 1901 has been re-
ceivcd, and | write to say that shall
be pleased to use any influence l may
have to bring about the end you have
set forth in your letter. Yours truly,
l.. l.. HOBBS.
Guilford College, \. c., Aug. q.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-09-06

The Hon. J. G. Pritchard writes the
following letter:
Mr.. w. +. Porter. Buffalo. y. Y:
Dear Sir Replying to your letter OF
recent date relative to the transfer OF
the exhibit from North Carolina ut
Paris to Buffalo for exhibition there, l
beg to say that If you will write
me Immediately after the legislature
meets. In January next, will take
great pleasure in bringing the matter
up and trying TO secure the necessary
appropriation. With best wishes | am.
yours very truly, j. G.. PMrCHARD.
Marshall, n. C.. July 2G.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
STOCK MARKET
 IS AGAIN SLACK Effect of Development in the
 Wheat Market. CLOSING WAS VERY STRONG While Break in the Wheat Market Was R.- Unquestionably Dominant h.
 fuence There Were Other
 Points ofStrength
CLOSING WAS VERY STRONG

New York, June 2s.-The stock market showed simptoms during the early hours of the trading today of having fallen back into the condition of lethargy and tagging prices which marked the trading last week. But the large outstanding short account showed itself very sensitive to develop ments in the wheat market. With the continued fall in the price of that cereal and reports of the enormous quantities of wheat thrown upon the market to liqudate, the courage of the bears oozed out at the tips of their fingers and they scrambled to cover their short contracts in the late deal ings with considerable precipitancy.
 The result was strong closing at the top level, with the rally still in force and at a level of prices from 1 to points over last night for many active tsoeks. The bears were in full retreat all through the list, even Baltimore and Ohio returning from its persistent downward course with rally of 3 points from the early decrease. Sugar, Brooklyn Transit, Peoples Gas and American Tobacco all made notable upward movements, the latter apparently on a be- lated appreciation of yesterdays dividend declaration.
 While the break in the wheat market was unquestionably the dominant influence, there were other points of strength which radiated favorable influence. The coal CTS advanced on the rice in price of an- thracfte The southwestern stocks moved upward in company on the more favorable prospects of the Texas cotton crop, com pared with that in other cotton States on the large winter wheat crop and on the hopes of foreign crop.
 The money market continued quite un- ruled. The decrease in exchange was checked today with the sharp advance in call loans in the London market and the marking up by quarter-penny for the Bank of Englands s price for gold and for Amer ican eagles. The decrease in earnings ill exchange is said to have been caused by the coming upon the market of long sterling bills, which have been held for maturity and now being sold sight bills As they had figured meantime collateral for loans, their liouidation now involves the paying off of loans and may thus help 10 account for the current ease of the money market.
 The bond market was not active, but prices were firm Total sales, at par value, $1,050000. United States bonds were un- changed in bid quotations.
 D,,,- q CN
The age-herald., 1900-06-29

Objections to the appointment of such
 committee were made by two or three
 delegates.
 MT Fairley replying to these objections
 stated that the convention had the right to
 adopt a scale contract and to put IL nto effect, but he presumed the scale, whatever it might be, would be referred back to the locals He said he did not agree wftn MT. Baxter that the parting of the ways had | been reached. He believed that if the dele gates go back to their constituents ana explain the situation an agreement VIII De reached He urged the appointment Of the joint scale committee. The motion to appoint the scale con1nlt- tee prevailed and the chair appointed on the committee John Lloyd of Warner; John G. Smith of Pocahontas; w. s. Sweeney of Adger; l.. B. Evans of West Pratt; Frank Fournier of Pratt City; J. c. Nelson of , Brookwood; - McKinZie of Warrior A. C. Robinson of Blossburg; Dave Johnson of Blocton.
 w. R. Fairiey, member of the National Executive Board was added an advisory member.
 Substitutes to take the places of mem- bers that might be unable to attend the | meetings were appointed as follows: J. H. Starkling of Belle Ellen; Cap Clemmons of Johns; Tom English of Sayreton and c. w. Wyatt of Coal City.
 General Manager Mccormack of the Ten neSSee Coal, Iron ana hd1lfodu CoHpdHy suggested that if there was no further business before the convention the opera tors would retire to their own hall to make arrangements for the appointment of tnelr committee and that they would be ready | to meet the miners committee at 10 o'clock today.
 | There being no further business before It | the convention adjourned until 10 o'clock | this morning.
 l The coal operators at their meeting ap- l pointed the following scale committee to l meet Jointly with a similar committee from | the miners: Nat Baxter, T. H. Aldrich, 1 F. NJ Jackson, w. T. Brown. w. H. Has, 1 singer, R. H. Pearson, F. B. Thomas G. B. | Mccormack, H. S. Matthews and Erskine l Ramsay Substitutes: MT Kirkwood, T. | G. Bush, R. C. Harris and P. J. Stith.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29

information of the above experts W." state so they will know not to tell any more lies, except they do so wilfully ana malieiously, that until I commenced to eX- clusively treat private diseases as spe- cialty was member of the State Medlcai Association; also secretary of the Cullman County Medical Society and one of it's boa'o of censors or medical examiners tSee Transactions of Medical Association or Ala bama, 1887, for prooD. I will still give special attention to private troubles, and also treat at my office patients with any disease they may trust to my care.
 refer you with permission to First Ma tional Bank, Alabama National Bank, Jet- Ierson County Savings Bank and steiner 6ros Bankers as to my responsibility TOT my contracts I cure many patients py mail treatment. Write for prices and terms. Address Dr. Y. E. Holloway, 1S011A Second avenue Birmingham, Ala.
 Office, Second avenue and Eighteenth street, opposite postoffice.
 Office hours, S:30 a. m to 5:30 D. m. Sun days 10 a. m. to 12 m.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
The Cattle Marx tt


 Chicago June 2S.-Cattle1 Receipts 5000. steer sactive, strong to 10c higher; butch ers' stock steady to strong; best on sale today five carloads at $5.60; natives, good to prime steers 8. .201$5.S0 poor to medium {. $4. .40M$5. 10; selected feeders 8 756I$4. 70; mixed stockers S2 501Ds3 70; cows s. 90ll4 40; heifers $3@$4 S5; canners $2mS2. 75; bulls $2.- 50; calves $4 450d$6. 75. fTexas receipts 200 Steady Texas fed stcers firm at &.504 $5. 20; Texas grass steers $3.75@$4. 30; Texas bulls g. .756$3.4
 Hogs: Receipts 10000; 10c higher. Mixed and butchers s540; good to choice heavy s. .S00$5 .421s; light ssAl5@$5.40; bulk of sale $5. .9Oa$5. 5.35
 Sheep: Receipts 1000 Sheep and lambs. choice to strong to a shade higher; others about steady. Choice weathers $4dISi.75 fair to choice mixed $3 320@$4.15; western sheep $4Gs4.75: Texas sheep $3.50d$4 40; native lambs $56l$6.20; western lambs S5.600$6. 20; spring lambs s4.75@s6.5O; Colorado lambs S6. 50.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Murphy & Company's Cotton Letts sf

By Private Wire to Murphy & Co.
 New York, June 2S-Cotton in Liverpool advanced 1-16 on spots middling 51ad; sales 16'oeO bales. Futures early showed to 6 points decline; closed to points higher on old and unchanged to points down on new crops. This market opened to 6 points higher on the old crop owing to shorts covering to points lower on the new crop on long selling. The whole mair- ket weakened shortly after the opening but on bad weather reports there was a run to cover and the market quickly a1- vanced 6 to s points and closed at about the best price for the day with indications for higher prices tomorrow. ff
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool, June S.-4 D. m.l-Cottea in good demand; American middiing fair 15-16d; good middling 5 21-32d; midding 51ad; low middling 5asd good ordinary 5Ad ordinary 1-16d.
 The sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which 1000 were for speculation and ex- port and included 12,400 bales American. Receipts 600 bales, including 4,40U Ameri- can.
 American middling L. M. C.: June 5. 3odr5 .3l buyers; June-July 5.26 sellers; Juiy-Ausust 5.2l sellers; August-September 5.11 sellers September-October 4.57; October Novem- Der 4.45G4. 46 November- December f. & sci lers; December-January 4.36m4.37 sellers; January-February 4.3i sellers; February March 4.SS; March-April 4.32@4.33.
The age-herald., 1900-06-29
Birmingham City Ponds

v---'ts ord Prot'pco Rutter-Elgin. 1661Sc; dairy, No. 1 1s0 9oc. country, 13@14c; cooking, none in mar lxet.
 Irish potatoes, 65c per bushel. Lemons, s4.50@4.75
 Poultry-Hens. 25@27kc; fries, 15117c. suall. 1im16c: ducks. 20c; geese, 2563oc Eggs, 121h@13c per dozen.
 Tomatoes, s2.50@3.oo per crate.
 Surfing cabbage, 2A@21Ac per pound. Onions-white, 24c; red, Sc. Local Ftapie Grocerie,
 F,our-Best patent, s450; straight S. patents, $40. 55sc. ,o,,e,o. ages, SIP so: Lyon's packages, s11.SO. Lard, 71sc. clear ribs sides, 61sc.
 Mola Molasses-Centrifugal, 15635c; sugar house, 2o@S5c; Georgia cane. 36c.
 Rice, 4Q61sc.
 Corn-Mixed, 56; white, 57c. Pearl meal, 95c.
 Hay-Choice timothy, $19.50; No. l, SIS; clover mixed, $17.00. Oats-Mixed, 35c; white, 37c seed, &C., Bran-Mixed, S17.0O; pure wheat, s1S.50. Cotton seed meal, s22.00