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The age-herald., 1900-10-22
No Developments

Washington, October 21.-Nothing came to the State Department today from Min ister Conger in regard to the proposed pre- liminary meeting for the consideration of peace negotiations asked for by Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching for October 20. The postponement was due to the unreadi- ness of the powers generally to begin ne- gotiations, the ministers in all likelihood not having received their final preliminary instructions from their governments for their guidance.
 The United States minister, MT. Conger. is prepared to proceed with the preliml- nary work, his instructions from the State Department being ample to cover all ques- tions which it is expected will be raised at the beginning. As is understood here, the initial meeting will relate mainly to the Verifcation of the credentials of the Chi- nese plenipotentiaries. Both Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching are in Pekn, but the two great southern vieeroys are supposed to be still in their own provinces. Confer ence with them by the Chinese now in Pe- kin will be largely by telegraph. Following the verification of credentials will come the designation Of pienipotentiaries by this government to conduct the formal negotia- tions.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
A DESTRUCTIVE
 ST, PAUL FIRE
Four Bremen Killed and Several Injured-Property Loss
 S130,000

St. Paul Minn., October 21.-As a result of the fire which broke out in the slaughter ing department of A. V. Hinman 6 Co., s packing house at the Minnesota transfer, men are dead and a number of others in- jured, and property to the amount of $13O, 600 was burned.
 The dead are:
 Second Assistant Fire Chief W. H. Irvine, Lieutenant Frank M. Eddie, Fireman Burt Irish and Fireman Louis Wagner
 The injured are:
 Andrew Johnson engineer Company No. 13, badly crushed, and w. M. Field, fireman
 The fire is supposed to have been incen- diary.
 From the packing house the flames spread to the warehouses of the Northwestern Harvester Companys large brick ware house, filled with farm machinery. It was here that the fatalities occurred.
 The firemen of Engine Company No 13 had entered the Mccormick warehouse to better fight the flames. There was a tank containing 200 gallons of gasoline in the rear of the building and it's explosion shat tered the walls, which buried the men. Andrew Johnson was taken from the ruins alive, but badly injured. The bodies of the other victims have been all recovered.
 The Mccormick Harvester Companys s loss of $60,000 was the largest individual less suffered.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
Discussed in Rear Admiral Hichborn's
 Report

Washington, October H.-The report of Rear Admiral Hchborn, chief of the Bu- reau of Construction and Repairs, for the fiscal year 1S99-19OO calls attention to the great changes in ships of war during forty years.
 Brief mention is made of the work of re- construction of the historic Hartford and the efforts looking to the rehabilitation of the Constitution, the controversy over which the chief officer believes useless ex- penditures of the public money for alumi- mum torpedo boats after authority for such construction has been especially sought for and obtained; his consistent advocacy of sheath!ng the inclined turrets, known at one time as the Hichborn turrets, the principle of which has been adopted; his efforts in the direction of reduction of wood and the fre-proofng of such as remained on board, and the good results accom- plished the encouragement of submarine vessels and the important addition of ef- ficient vessels of this class to the navy which has resulted, are touched upon, as are also the effects of the care and study devoted to conveniences, adding to the comfort of both officers and enlisted men.
 Especial attention is placed on the need of dry docks He says:
 There are available at the present time or the East coast of the United States but nine government dry docks of all sizes, dis tributed among seven ports, and of these
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
SOME NEW INFLUENCES Sales Agents and Retailers Want
 Something Done
SAY THE TRADE WILL BE RUINED
President Mitchell Says Responsibility for Further Continuance of Strug- gle Rests on the Operators.
 Concessions 10 be Made

Wilkesbarre, Pa, October H.-The gen. eral belief here is that the coming week will see the wind-up of the strike. This the strikers do not admit openly, but the lock- out cannot be continued much longer Both sides are expected to make concessions.
 The operators say they have none to make, but under certain pressure they ex- pected to make them nevertheless. The politicians have had their say in the nego- nations looking toward d settlement and now the sales agents tor the big coal com panies and the retail dealers in the big cities are taking a hand. They are writing and telegraphing every day to the local companies ,hat unless something is done very soon to bring the strike to an end and an effort made 10 get some hard coal on the market at salable figures, the an- thlacite trade will be demoraized for years to come and some of it will be lost for ever.
 One sales agent writes: "One of my largest customers tells me that consumers are getting to like bituminous coal and that they think they will keep using it.'
 It is such reminders as these that make the operators just as anxious to settle the strike as the miners. But the strikers must make the biggest concession and there is every reason to believe that they will do it before the week is out.
 President Mitchell is expected to take a decided stand tomorrow or tomorrow night on the issues that stand between the op- orators and miners of the anthracite dis tricts.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
INSANE PATIENTS ASSAULT KEEPERS Revolution Among Inmates of a
 New York HosptaI-
 Several Escaped

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, October 21.-There pital for the criminal insane this evening when six or eight keepers were assaulted and overpowered by about twenty insane patients. Some of the patients escaped and seven are still at large. One or two of the keepers are badly bruised.
 After the patients had been given their supper they were taken back to their apart ments with their keepers. Among the num- Der were fifteen or twenty who slept in one of the large corridors where there were six or eight keepers. There were sus- pcous movements on the part of the pa tients until suddenly and without warning each keeper was attacked simultaneously by two or three patients and heavy blows fell on the heads of the surprised attend ants. The keys held by the keepers were soon taken from them and a rush was made for the door. As the patients passed through the dining room each one of them picked from the table heavy plate or bowl. From the dining room they went through adjoining rooms the doors of which were unlocked and then into the long hall leading to the rear exit.
 Through the yard they ran like deer and crowded around the big gate in the wall while one of their number was turning the key in the lock. When the gate was thrown open they rushed out of the yard, fairly tumbling over each other in their anxiety to be free again.
 In the meantime the keepers had recov- cred from the surprise given them by their assailants, and gave an alarm. Chase was given across the hosiptal farm, and all but seven of the patients were captured The keepers then took the re-captured patients back to the institution and had them se- curely locked up in other parts of the build ing. By this time the keepers had formed several searching parties and they all started out to SCOUT the woods in the vicin- ity of the hosiptal. The keepers who were assaulted were given medical attention and joined in the search for the fugitives.
 The revolt, it is thought, was caused di- rectly by the cramped quarters at. the hos pital.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
ROBSON CREATES A
 GENUINE SENSATION
Defends Admiral Sampson, and Says the Great Naval
 Officer is Broken Hearted Over Treat ment

there was a missionary meeting in St. Paul's Church.
 The first regular session of the council will convene Tuesday morning at Christ Church Cathedral, where there will be a celebration Of the holy communion, fol- lowed by sermon by Bishop Partridge ot Kyoto, Japan. At o'clock Tue sday after noon the council will meet at the Lieder- kranz Hall. The address of welcome will be delivered by Bishop T. U. Dudley ot Kentucky and the response will be made by Bishop Scarborough of New Jersey.
 Wednesday morning will be gvea up to business.
 The council will continue in session for three days. Next to the general convention the council is the most important gathering Of the Episcopal Church in this country.
 Many notable men both from the prlest- hood and from the laity are arriving 10 attend
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
.STEvENSON SAYS THAT THE ARROW
 POINTS ID DEMOCRATIC SUCCESS
Vice-Presidential Candidate Makes a Conservative and Hopeful ES-
 innate of the Result.

Chicago. October 21.-Adlai p. Stevenson, who returned to Chicago yesterday from his campaigning tour through the Eastern States, in an interview today spoke enthu- siastically of the Democratic activity in the States through which he had passed. MT. Stevenson made the hatfooted declaration that the Democrats would carry Indiana, and added
 ''Ohio should be put down as very likely to give it's electoral votes for Bryan. To my mind the two great doubtful States which lean more strongly to the Demo- cratic than to the Republican side in this fight are New York and Ohio"
 MT Stevenson made the following estim- ates of the situation as it stands today:
 For McKnley-Californa, g; Connecti.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
GUESTS OF TLANTA
Heroes Hobson and Wheeler Reach
 Georgia's Capital

Atlanta, Ga, October A.-Gen. Joe Vince Ter and Lieut.. Richmond P. Hobson arrived here a o'clock tonight as the guests of the city. They were met by reception committee and escorted to hotel.
 Tomorrow Governor Johnston of Alabama and his personal staff are expected to ar rive. The distinguished visitors will attend the Southern Interstate Fair tomorrow and a demonstration has been arranged. It will be known as Confederate Veterans Day" General Wheeler will deliver an address at the Auditorium, where formal welcome will be extended to him and other distinguished guests.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
WEEK WILL SEE THE
 END OF THE STRIKE
Generally Believed That Settlement Will be Arrived
 at Within the Next Few Days

but one is of sufficient size to take the battleships. This disparity in time of war would be an extremely serious matter and might result in keeping a considerable DOT ton of our naval strength ineffective at critical time"
 The report faVors building some vessels in the navy yard, and points out that Eng land is building in her navy yards sixteen battleships and cruisers; France, seventeen; Germany, eight; Russia, six, and Italy, four in their government yard.
 Concerning the battery of battleshps, he says:
 'The trials to which the superposed tur- rets have been subjected have demonstrated only the mechanical practicability of the system of mounting. In consequence of the recognized commencement of the system, there are grave disadvantages In this sys- tenn of mounting"
 Admiral Hichborn says of sheathng:
 Tt Is practically impossible to prevent fouling within a short time after docking with the speed capacities cut down 25 per cent to nearly 50 per cent except by pro- viding her with wood sheathing and cop per bottom. The process is an old one. It's probabilities and freedom from in- juries of explosion to the ship to which 1t is applied. even the element of safety which it adds, have been fully demonstrated" Speaking of submarine boats, the report states:
 The past year has demonstrated the practicability Of the submarine boat. There can be little doubt that to the first nations in the field the new type will accrue not only to the advantage which will come from the possession of efficient vessels of this type, but the additional advantages of saving in cost, which will result from an early understanding if the new type and the notifications which it's introduce ton will force in existing types.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22

cut, G. Iowa, 13; Maine G. Massachusetts, 15; Michigan, IA; Minnesota, g; New Hamp- shire, 1; North Dakota, 3; Oregon, 1; Penn sylvana, g; Rhode Island, I; Vermont, 4; Wisconsin, P; Wyoming, 3. Total 13S.
 Tor Bryan-Alabama, II; Arkansas, s; Colorado 1; Florida, 1; Georgia, 1S; Idaho, 3; Indiana, 15; Kentucky, B; Louisiana, s; Maryland, S; Mississippi, 9; Missouri IT; Montana, 3; Nebraska, s; Nevada, 3; North Carolina, II; South Carolina, 9; Tennessee, F; Texas, 15; Utah, 3; Virginia, l2. Total, 1S9
 Doubtful-Illnois 24 Kansas, 10; New Jersey, 10; New York; 36 South Dakota, 4; Washington, 1; West Virginia, 6; Dela- ware, 3. Total, 120."
 MT. Stevenson left tonight for three days tour of Michigan.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
"Sheer Nonsense"

Berlin, October 21.-The statement pub lished in certain German newspapers that Baron Speck von Sternberg, former Ger man charge daffaires in Washington, was recalled because "too friendly towards America" Is characterized in official cir cles as ''sheer nonsense"
 His appointment as German consul gen eral in Calcutta, one of the most desirable positions in the German service, is not only regarded as a promotion, but is officially described as a recognition of his excel lent services in Washington.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
MITCHELL SAYS
Responsibility Rests Upon the Coal
 Oper tors

Hazleton, Pa, October 21.-When Presi. dent Mitchell of the United Mine Workers was asked tonight by a representative Uf the Associated Press what he had to say in regard to the settlement of the anthra- cite coal miners strike, he said;
 'As there appears to be some disposition sponsibility of the prolonsaton of ths strike on the shoulders of the miners, speaking for them, 1 want to say that when the Scranton convention accepted the 10 per cent advance in wages providing tho operators abolished the sliding scale and guaranteed the payment of the advance until April l, the miners had met the op- orators more than half way. They had shown a concliatory spirit, and I know of no good reason why the proposition should not have been accepted by the operators.
 "As a consequence the responsibility for the continuation of the strike rests solely upon the failure of the operators to treat the proposition of the employees consider ately. The public should understand that satisfactory as is the proposition of the operators who make the reduction in the price of powder, and of the advance of 10 per cent, that even this proposition has not been offered by a very large number of the coal producing companies in the an- thracte region, and until all companies guarantee the payment of the 10 per cent advance above the rate of wages paid in September until April l, according to the decision of the Scranton convention, the miners are powerless to act. l want to repeat again that there can be no partial sectional settlement of this strike.
 Companies which produce about 65 per cent of a total production of the anthra- cite coal fields have guaranteed the pay ment of the 10 per cent advance and have abolished the sliding scale"
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
TEXAS VISITED BY
 ANOTHER TORNADO

Atlanta, Tex, October 21.-This morning about o'clock tornado struck about half mile west of Lodi and fifteen miles west of here. The path of the tornado was about 200 yards wide, sweeping everything before it. One house in it's path, occupied by colored people, was destroyed, six per sons being killed outright and three others are missing and supposed to be dead.
 The cyclone travelled from the southwest to the northeast, crossing the Texas and Pacific Railroad at Campbell's spur, a
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
SECRETARY HAY RECEIVES A COPY
 OF THE ANCLO.CERNAN AGREEMENT

Washington, October 2t-The State De- partment has received a copy of the An glo-German agreement regarding China, published in the Associated Press dis patches from London yesterday It was sent to the department by Count de Quadt, the German charge daffairs, who received it by telegraph from Count von Buelow, the German Chancellor at Berlin.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
ShermaD's Condition

Washington, October H.-Ex-Secretary Sherman was very weak again today and has been losing ground steadily. It is be- lieved that he may not survive the night.
 2:15 A. MEX Secretary Shermans con- dition is about the same.
 He failed to gain any of his strength to- day which was characteristic of the early stage of his sickness. His naturally ex- tremely enfeebled condition refuses to yield to the treatment given him, and he is gradually sinking. However, he shows ex- traordinary vitality for man of his age.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22

understanding station about two miles north of Lodi. The lumber was carried away in all directions. It Is feared further loss of life has resulted out in the coun- try. A hard rain fell here all the morn- ing, commencing about o'clock, with a light hail at 7:15.
 The result will be considerable damage to the cotton crop ungathered in this sec ton, which is about one-third of a crop, of which two thirds has been gathered and marketed.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
Another View

Brussels, October 21.-The Independence Beige, which considers the Anglo-German agreement directed against Russia, whose influence in the East is now permanent" says,
 Great Britain is too weak and exhaust ed to undertake isolated action, and, wish ing to prevent other powers from obtain ing more than herself, she insists upon the maintenance of the status quo"
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
MISSIONARY COUNCIL
Of the Protestant Episcopal Church to
 Meet in Louisville

Louisville Ky, October 21-Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church occupied the pulpits of Louisville Episcopal churches today. This, the Sunday before the meet ina of the missionary council of the Do mestic and Foreign Missionary Society Of the church is called Missionary Sunday
 There was children's mass meeting this afternoon at the Auditorium and tonight
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
PADUCAH FIRE
Disastrous ConAagration Visits the
 Kentucky Crty

Paducah, Ky, October 2.-The most dis trous fire that has visited Paducah in years broke out in the Morton opera house this morning about 1:20 o'clock. The fire had gained considerable headway before it was discovered and the building was doomed before the fire company, only half a block away could reach the scene. Within ten minutes the interior was roaring furnace of flames, and within half an hour the entire building was completely gutted by the fames The largest dry goods estab- lishment in the city, owned by L. B.. Ogilvie and Company, occupying the ground floors of the building, was destroy ed, as well many offices and a barber shop. David Van Culin's book store also was a total loss. The entire losses are es- timated at about $200, 900. The origin of the fire, which came near destroying one ot the principal business blocks in the city, is believed to be of incendiary origin.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
Report Denis d

St Petersburg, October 21.-The official Messenger makes the following announce ment:
 'In view of the reiterated false reports appearing in the foreign newspapers that Russia is seeking to conclude a foreign lean, the Minister of Finance considered it necessary again to declare that the gov ernment is not seeking to conclude loans of any kind"
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
PUTS A QUIETUS ON
 "TEDDY'S" ASSERTIONS

to the Democratic campaign fund and the other to vote the Democratic ticket"
 This should be sufficient to put a stop that "among those who are with us Is Fighting Joe Wheeler
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
A Successful Test

Friedrichshaven, October H.-Another trial of Count Zeplin's airship was made today, resulting in a series of successful evoutlons. The airship, with several aboard, ascended at o'clock this after noon to an altitude of five-eighths of a mile, while various maneuvres were exe- cuted. It then descended slowly to the water, which 1t reached near the point of departure at 5:25
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
AuatIlan PreRS

Vienna, October 21. = The Fremdenblatt 1t and the Neue Freie Presse approve of the agreement between England and Germany and express themselves as confident that all the powers will adhere to it, because any power declining to do so would excite distrust"
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
ADDroyed by German Press

Berlin, October 21.-With the exception of a few notoriously anti-British journals the entire German press approves the Anglo German agreement. It's effect upon Rus sia excites keep curiosity, it being no se- cret that the relations between Germany and Russia have lately become cooler.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22

Selma, October H.-(Special.)-Ge Jo- seph Wheeler while in conversation today with a party of friends, said, when asked If he had retired from politics.;
 "I expect only to do two things in po- utical way hereafter. One Is to contribute
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
Men Stand Firm

Shamoken, Pa., October 2l.-A committee of United Mine Workers canvassed the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company strikers of this place, Mount Car mel and Locus Gap today to learn whether any of the men intended going to work to- morrow. The strike leaders tonight stated that no ore would respond to the blowing of the whistles except engineers and fire bosses
The age-herald., 1900-10-22

France, the supposed omission of the name of Russia, according to the version of the agreement by the Havre agency, being the chief subject of comment. The Temps and other papers thought this omission was to be regretted.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
WENT UP IN SMOKE
Five Hundred Bales of Cotton Burned
 at Camp Hill

Camp Hill, October H.-(Special) - The Planters Warehouse, with about 300 bales of cotton, was burned last night. The loss is about s30,00O, partially covered by insur- nnCe.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
Spain sells Legation Buildings

Madrid, October 21.-The Spanish gov ernment has decided to sell the Spanish legation building in Pekin, to be occupied by the officials of the French legation. Senor B. J. Colon, Spanish minister to China, writes that he can transfer the le- gation to Shanghai early in January.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
To Visit the Oueen

London, October 22.-Lord Salisbury will go to Balmoral today to consult Queen Victoria regarding Cabinet changes and other important matters.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
Chief subject of Comment

Paris, October 21 = The Anglo-Gernah il agreement to maintain the territory and integrity of China and to keep her ports open to the commerce of the world con- tinues to monopolize public attention p
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
"Johanna" is Dead

Johanna" is Dead Berlin, October H.-"Johanna," Barnum & Bailey's famous gorilla, has just died of pneumonia at Neuremburg.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22
THE WEATHER

SHOWERS MONDAY; FAIR TUES DAY; FRESH EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS.
The age-herald., 1900-10-22

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