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The age-herald., 1900-07-31
MAYOR DRENNEN HAS RETURNED HOME The Refunding Bonds Have Not
 Yet Been Sold. THE FINANCIAL DEPRESSION Causes Investors to Hold Of-Holders of the Unpaid Coupons Are
 Willing to Take Five Per
 Cent Bonds
THE FINANCIAL DEPRESSION

Mayor Drennen returned yesterday from New York, whither he went two three weeks ago for the purpose of disposing of the s26s 800 of city bonds to be issued on August 13. R. H. Kerr, chairman of the finance committee of the City Council, and Alderman J. J. Altman are still in New York, and will remain there until the lat ter part of the week.
 Mayor Drennen stated on his return yes terday that he had not yet succeeded In placing the bonds, but that he believed purchasers would be found within the next few days. Just at the present time there is little or no demand for bonds on ac- count of the Chinese war and the Presi- denual election. which is to come off in November
 In speaking of his trip to New York and the reception he met in the money cen- ters Mayor Drennen said:
 Money matters are depressed on ac- count of the Chinese war and the Presi- dential election and investors prefer to wait until after the election before mak- ing any more investments. There is less business in Wall street at present, l was told, than at any other time for the past year or tWO. anu nllle DuSlileSS iS diliSi- pated until after the election.
 ''The holders of the unpaid coupons are willing to take the entire issue of bonds at 5 per cent but new investors are slow to take hold of them, because of the present indebtedness of the city and the high rate of interest that is being paid on the out standing bonds. However, some of the in- vestors are considering the matter, and believe that we will be able to place the new bonds with one or the other of the firms that now have them under advise ment.''
 As will be remembered in 1895 when Bir- mingham, like all other industrial cities, was suffering from the effects of the finan- cial panic that had swept the country a year or two before, arrangements were made with the holders of her bonds by which the city paid interest on half of the indebtedness and retained the other half, the unpaid portion to bear interest at the rate of per cent. This agreement was to continue for period of five years, or until Auugst 13, 1900. It Was also agreed that at the expiration of that time, unless the coupons had been sooner retired, the hold CTS thereof were to receive per cent. thir- ty-year gold bearing bonds The unpaid coupons, together with interest on August 13 will amount to $269, ,OO0 The last Legis- lature passed an act authorizing the city to issue refunding bonds to the amount of S269,OO0 and provided that the bonds must not be sold for less than par.
 The City Council meets tomorrow night and it may be probable that the committee to which the oueStian of sellipo tho re funding bonds was referred will be able to report something definite, though it seems rather improbable now. Mayor Drennen and Aldermen Kerr and Altman are on the committee.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
THE EXCURS|ON|STS
 HAVE RETURNED
The Alabama Newspaper Repre- sentatives Complete Their
 Annual Tour.

The members of the Alabama Press As- sociation who went on the excursion to Pikes Peak and the West returned last night, arriving in Birmingham at o'clock. They report having had a great time and say that the people in the places where they stopped treated them kindly.
 At Manitou Springs, Col, they were en- tertained by the Press Club and also at Cripple Creek. Among the novel sights they speak of were the gold mines and o7,tn gambling houses.
 On their return to Birmingham Secretary Rountree, who made all the arrangements for the trip and who went along as guido and leader, was presented with a handsome silver set, the gift of those who made up the party that went to the West The pre- sentation speech was made by J. c. Harris of the Sheffield Reaper.
 At St. Louis the members of the aSso- citation were entertained by the Alabama Society. One hundred and five persons re- turned with the party last night No acci- dents occurred to any of the party while on the trip.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
THE MOTHER OF A
 FAMOUS MAN DEAD
Mrs. Richardson of Birmingham Passes Away at the Home of
 James D. Richardson.

She had one brother, Judge Eoenezer Starnes of Georgia, and one sister, Mrs.
 Williamson Smith of New Orleans. All were Georgians by birth and are descend- ants of Englishmen who came to America with Governor Winthrop about five years after the landing of the Mayfiower in 1850.
 As the descendants of the family drifted South the name changed from Stearnes to Starnes, and is of the same family stock as Archbishop Stearnes of England. Her father died while she was an infant. Her mother married few years after and came erations of her family-herself, daughter,
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
SISTERS OF MERCY
They Elect Sister Mary Partricia Ryan
 Mother Superior

On Friday, July 2o the election of Mother Superior of the Sisters of Mercy took place at the Convent of Mercy, Mobile, Ala Right Rev. Bishop Allen, D. D., presided, assisted by Rev Father Coyle.
 Sister Mary Patricia Ryan was elected Rev. Mother Superior, to be assisted in the government of her community by the fol- lowing: Sister M. of Mercy Carter, Moth- CT Assistant; Sister M. Brendan, Bursar; Sister M. Benita Pacheco, Mistress of Nov ices
 The rule and constitution of the Sisters of Mercy (confirmed by His Holiness, Gregory XVI), require an election of su- periors every three years. though a supe- rior who has governed three years may be reelected at the succeeding election, but cannot have a third successive election in the same community without dispensa- tion.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31

Mrs. Augusta Mary Richardson, the mother of Hon. James D. Richardson, Dem- oeratic leader of the House of Representa- tves at Washington and permanent Chair man of the recent National Democratic Convention at Kansas City, died at Con- gressman Richardson's home at Murfrees- boro, Tenn, on Saturday, at the age of S6.
 Mrs. Richardson had for some years re- sided in Birmingham, making her home with her daughter, Congressman Richard son IS sister, Mrs. Sue Jolly, widow of the late Hon. John J. Jolly, famous Alabama orator. Mrs. Jolly's residence is at 2409
The age-herald., 1900-07-31

Sixth avenue. Her venerable mother re- gently went to Tennessee to visit MT. Rich ardson special dispatch from Murfrees- horo to the Nashville American gives these facts:
 This morning Mrs. Augusta Mary Rich ardson, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this county, died at the home of her son, Hon. James D. Rich ardson. She had been in ill-health the past two years, having had severe attack of the grip, which, with old age, caused her death.
 "She was born in 1874, in Augusta, Ga.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31

1S1..
 "She married pr. John w. Richardson at Old Jefferson, this county, in 1883. He died in 1872. Four living children survive Mrs Richardson, Mrs. Sue w. Jolly of Birming- ham, Ala; Mrs. John B. Baty of this coun- ty; Hon. James D. Richardson and John E. Richardson of ti;is city. A singular coinci- dence of her life winch rarely occurs in a lifetime was that she lived to see five gen. to Tennessee and died in Murfreesboro in Mrs. Jolly of Alabama granddaughter, daughter of Mrs. Jolly; great-grandson, grandson of Mrs. Jolly; great-great-grand- daughter, grand daughter of Mrs. Jolly.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
Swazy's Liabii ties \ screase

Kansas City, Mo-, July 30.-It is impossi- ble at this time to determine the extent of the cattle operations of l.. L. Swazey, who, it is charged, is en route to South America. Of total of s1 ,soo,000 worth of his paper said to be ahoat s1,S0o,00O has been located. Already two banks are claiming the same herd of cattle in Hemp hill, Tex, and it is alleged that banks in Kansas City, Springfield, Mass. Philadei- phia and Lancaster, Pa, and St. Joseph. Mo, are losers.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
YOUR DAUGHTERS EDUCATION
How & Good Education Will Help Her
 in Life

The time has come when 1t Is necessary to educate your daughter in order to insure her any standing in polite society. This being true, the question naturally arises as to where would be the best and cheapest place to educate her? Scores of parents who have had this same question to solve say that Brenau College, formerly Georgia Female Seminary at Gainesville, Ga, Is in- comparably the best. Brenau's solution consists of a well equipped college, with factulty of the highest standing For hand some catalogue address Brenau, Gaines vile, Ga.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
Mexicans Detained on the Line

Eagle Pass Tex, July 3G-There has been quite a commotion here for the past twen- ty-four hours over the detention of seyen- ty-five Mexicans who were about to pro- ceed to the Indian Territory as coal miners and were suspected of having been hired in violation of the contract labor law. Fifty of them were found to belong on this side of the Rio Grande, and were liberated. The remainder are held under guard. They were from Mexico.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
Col. Smith Receives Bill of Ladinp of
 Third Regiments Portion

Colonel T. o. Smith of the Third Regi- ment, Alabama National Guard, received the bill of lading of the camp equipment for the Third Regiment from the quarter master-general yesterday. The equipment was shipped from Washington on July 26, and will be here in a few days.
 Colonel Smith said that he was not pre- pared to reveal the exact location of the camp as yet, but that it would certainly be somewhere in Northern Alabama
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
Bapt st Church Supper

The Ladies Society of Elyton Baptist Church will serve cake and cream in the church yard this evening, July 31. A hand some cake will be given to the most pop ular young lady. Children will be served from until this afternoon and given a chance to blow bubbles.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
To Divide Creek Nation

Tulsa, I. T., July 3o.-Large numbers of Indians under the lead of one Harjo held a meeting here today at which it was de- cided to divide the Creek nation into its original forty-seven towns. They propose to return to their tribal customs and es- tablish their own courts, although such a course will conflict with the United States laws
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
HetYy Da macrs Claimed

In the circuit court Peter F. Glass has entered suit against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company for s25 900 damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained on February l5 1900 near Noun tain Creek. He alleges that while he was under an engine the engine was suddenly started, and that his hand and a part of his arm were crushed.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
New CompanyAEorrned

new industrial enterprise, was organized yesterday. and will be incorporated forth with w. B. Nutting is the secretary and treasurer.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31
PERSONAL.

Sol Haas, president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, who has been in North Carolina the past three or four months in the hope of regaining his health, has returned to the city. He is much i'm proved.
The age-herald., 1900-07-31

ing MT. R. E. Black and family at North Birmingham.
 MT. and Mrs. Jonas Schwab have gone East to spend few weeks
The age-herald., 1900-07-31

Advertise in The Age-Ieraid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-14
HORRORS OF THE AMUR.
Navigation Barely Possible on Account
of Dead Efudres.

y
LONDON, Nov. 12.-The Globe this af-
ternoon publishes a letter from Belgian
gentleman who has been travelling to Pekin
via the Trans-S.oeran Railroad. He de-
scr.bes under date Of September 9Th what
he saw in the .Amur River.
His account surpasses in horror those
previously published:
1.-The scenes 1 have witnessed during
the three days since my steamer left
Blagovetchensk,' he says, are horrible
beyond the powers OF description. Two
thousand We're deliberately drowned at
NIorxo 1900 at Rabe and 5000 around Ella
sovetchensk, a total of 1000 corpses en-
cumbering the river among which were
thousands Of women and children Navl-
CATION was all but impossible.
Last week a boat had to plough her
way through a tangled and mangled mass
OF corpses lasned together by their long
haw The banks were literally covered
with corpses. III the curves OF the stream
were dark. putrid smelling masses of
human flesh and bone, surging and sway
ing in the steamers wake and wash. The
captain vainly ordered full speed ahead,
the sight and smell will be ever with us.
''Froln Blagovetcilensk to A,Sun. 45 kilo-
meteres. numerous VILLAGES lined the bank
with q. a.'thriving. Industrious population of
over 100 GOO That Of Aigun was 2000. No
one will ever know the number of those
who perished by shot. sword and stream
Not q village is left. The silence Of death
was around us. the ruins of Agun on the
right with broken down crumbling walls
and shattered rooflesS houses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-14
THE CONCERT WAS
A GRAND SUCCESS
Crowded House Greeted the Per-
formers, Who Appeared to Ex-
ceIIent Advantage.

The concert for the benefit OF the Grove
Avenue Baptist Church building fund was
given last night and proved grand sue
cess 1t surpassed the expectations ot
the most sanguine, and large addition
was made to the fund, with which the
congregation will erect new ana hand-
hons, house Of worship Those VINO hiid
in charge this noble charity are receiving,
from all sides, we'll merited cong -u-alio..S
on the success that attended their efforts,
and to Miss Gay Ragand. especially, IS
much of the credit due
The concert was given IN the Academy
of Music. The auditorium was crowded
almost to suffocation. Every box was oc-
cupied. Every seat was taken ana stand
ing room, anywhere, was at a premium
All Richmond seemed to have turned cut
to aid In the deserving charity
The programme was: Miss Gay Rag
land, soprano. Mrs. L. NJ. Durrett, con-
tralto; Miss Lillian Taylor, contralto;
Capt. Frank ". Cunningham. tenor; MIR.
Conway H Gordon. tenor: Mr. Charles w
Hunter. Jr., baritone; Mr. Polk Miller.
humorist: Mr.. Felix Jardella, clarionettist;
Prof Noses Stein. orchestra; iasdeliats
R. L. ]. 3. Band; Msssrs. Shepherd Wsbb
and Herbert L. Rees. accoupanist; Under
the direction OF Mr.. Walter c. Mercer.
The overture was selection from tauss,
by the Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Band. under the direction az Bandmaster
Felix, Iardella. ard was follawsd by
quartette composed OF Miss Rasiand, Mrs.
DurretI, Messrs. Gordon and Hunter. ren-
dsring 1.-THE hiiller,s Wooing," which was
we'll received. as were Miss Tayior's reH-
dition of the aria from Sampson ana be-
lilai1,t' and the tenor solo .-Ah. Nicer. py
Captain Cunningham. The soprano solos
by Miss Ragland evoked continued ap-
pIause. as did the rendition Of Tostf5 -hy
Dream, as a eon,raIto solo by Mrs Dur-
rett.
The duet by Miss Ragland ard Ar. Cor
don was greatly appreciated. as were the
vocal and instrumental solos rensisrea oy
Mr.. Hirnier4 and Prof Felix IardeIia. and
the. SOPRANO solo. aria from Der tfeiciliit2-
by Dliss Ragiand. The first part OF me
progsan,,r e ended with ttiarsstte oy MISS
Ragiau,l, Mrs Durrett. Sfesscs Gordon atid
Hunter.
Part two of the programme wds devoted
10 selections rendered by Mr.. Polk Miller.
! ard was an entertainment ID itself The
well ard favorabiy known story letter.
Character delineater and musician ap-
pearefs To excellent advantage. and his
& hits were greeted with round after round
OF applause
trihutel inueti to the excellence OF ths pro-
-r;.r1,rr,,.. There wers ni1ry esiearos. and
sstt s,rYti1l,lei on Enurtf IL Fa..99j
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-14
SUMMARY OF To-DArs NEWS
Local.

Local.
rsntain Lanier chosen 70 command
Idsrp,s,i meet in warm debate
c;roye-Ayenue concert grand sue
sE,arly session OF Legislature.
millions for railroad development
Wants separate-car law enforced
Virginia Conference convsnes in Ners
'o.1 aFire less.h II winchester destroys news
i--.;lrI lg.rrassiy sa in Patrick comfy.
Synod OF North Carohnte net yestsr-
day in Raleigh
General
No changes likely 10 be mace ira Psesi-
dent Mckintey.s Cabinet.
Stock brokerage tirm makes an as
siSnment. e,
Ger. mystesiousiy disappears for short
1corbett wants to fight Jezries again
Foreign.
Force OF imperial etiiet may De h1n-
tied by peace terms. -,
Horrors of the Amur graphically toid
: by :. Belgian gentleman.
Hon Joseph Choate addfessed st-dft.
#btrEf, Philosophical Society na theme eS
career aud Character ot 4hhfanApn A.tii-
5 coIn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-14
CAPTAIN LANIER
THEIR CHOICE
Company T, Seyentieth Regiment,
Selects a Commander-:News
of the Military.
of the Military.

Alexander Sidney Lanier was last night
elected captain of Company f, of the Sew
entieth Regiment. The vote was unani-
nous, and it was enthusiastically given.
a committee was appointed TO wait upon
the Captain and inform him Of his cleo
licn, but he could not be found. 1t was
arranged 10 send q committee 10 notify
hin, at f:15 z. NJ to-day a his law Offices
in The Times building.
Captain Lanier served in the volunteer
militia in North Carolina before coming
TO Richmond. lie was q member of Gov
ernor O'Ferrairs staff with the rank of
major The Captain is a very popular
young man, ana wall make an ideal COM
pany commandant. A great reception was
in store for him had ha been found last
night.
F:rst Lieutenant Thompson was no:
candidate for the cap.aincy. He refused
TO allow his name to be voted for, and
earnestly advocated the election Of Cap
tain Lanier.
Before The election. the company under
command Of Lieutenant Thompson marched
70 the Blues Armory. ard had a full-dcess
inspection drill. The company presented
splendid appearance.
Alter the election of the captain the
company decided 10 attend the, Wasiling-
tOC NE1ict.Il.ll Il satisfactory arrange
ments could be made. II was also deter
M ned TO hsve prac;.cs march ard target
shoot on Thanksgiving day. The shoot"
will probably be at Chimborazo Park.
Nothing has been positively decided upon
as TO the Washington trip. Col. Anderson
is trying TO make such arrangements as
will enable the regiment to attend at lit
tie or no cost to the soldiers.
Randolph Bumgardner, of Staunton, has
been appointed adjutan; of the Third Bat
talon Of the Sevent!eth Regiment, with
the rank of first lieutenant
The Howitzers had full-dress inspec-
lion and drill last night, which was FOL-
| lowed by a bail. There was large crowd
present. and mos: enjoyable evening was
spent The artilierymen never presented
a handsomer appearance.
Reeds Sons, of Philadelphia, the contrac-
tors for the new uniforms. was at the Ar
| mory last night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-14
THE VIRGINIA
CONFERENCE
Will Be Convened in Norfolk To-Day
by Bishop w. w. Duncan-Rev.
R. w. Blunt TO Make Address.
lsn.c,,, DIspatch TO The Times, ,


NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 13.-Bishop W.
". Duncan, of spartanburg. S, c., is
expected 10 preside over the sessions Of
the Virginia Conference Of the Methodist
,,plsco1at Clurcti, south, which assem-
bles here tomorrow.
Many delegates haze already arrived. It
is p,onosed that the conference shall sit
from Q O'Clock in the morning until 80
O'Clock in the afternoon, rasijournFlg then
until9the following morning, and that the
sessions shall last q week.
T,;t, announcement Of 5te assignment of
ministers to various pastorates will not
be announced until just before conference
adjourna.
Church Richmond, is expected to preach
thi. l,iu, onsn:ne sermon. Tie Board of Trus-
fees fees ,1s1 Of rhe Virginia Conference orphanage
met met here to.night At ,.l; Epworth Church.
rss, al a Newport News. pleaded guilty
's, smssszlsa ~ q SEQ 1Es
- I've .i.t a colecter wl
sent ssI 10 ian SIX mont tbs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-14
The Ratio Likely to Be increased to
Two Hundred Thousand.
THE FIGURES ARE NOW READY.
Congress to Have the Statistics Before
Them ami Ratio Will Likely be
Raised in Order That the
House aIay Not be Too
Large and Un-
wieidy.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Nov. lS.-Director Of
House to-day. He called the attention Of
the President 70 the fact that the figures
on the population Of the United, the total
of which had been announced, are in such
shane that they will be at the disposal of
Congress, when it meets, for any action it
may desire to take in the direction OF
reapportioument bill.
The reapportionment following the count
of the twelfth census will become opera
tive by law il 1903 There probably Will
be a considerable increase in the ratio and
total number of representatives under the
new apportionn,ent. Starting with a ratio
were IS representatives in the first Con-
gress This ratio under the tenth census
gave the House of Representatives 30
members. The eleventh census, in 1880,
gave a population of g., 622, $50, or an III
crease of 12,5G0,GW. With this the ratio
was increased to 173,2M people to each rep
resentative and at this ratio the House
numbered 356 members, an increase of Il.
VIRGINIA AND MAINE.
The ratio under the new census probably
will reach 100000. With an increase OF
13, 90, ,46i shown by the present census, and
letting majority fractions of the apportion-
ment count for an additional number, as
has been the custom, this would make an
increase Of IS members in the next House.
Reapportionnltnt on this basis would leave
but four States that would lose represen-
tatives They are Maine and Virginia in
the East and Kansas and Arkansas in the
West. They would lose one member each.
Any ratio smaller than 20o.000 which would
save them their representative, would, it
is thought, make an unweldy addition to
the membership of the House.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-14
STREET RAILWAY PRoBLEM.
Both Petitions May lie Rejected anl
Ert:er Service Required

The COMMITTEES on Streets VIII hold its
regular serr.s-monthly meeting ut . o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. and at e.ciock
Monday night the committee will eGHvens
in special session 10 take uD the reports
of the subcommittee on street-tar mat
ters.
There IS a sentiment prevalent among
some members of the Council 10 refuse 90
allow the Richmond Passenger and Power
Company To etectrify Its Erosld-Str7et i-ilt',
and 10 reject the application OF the tsteh-
rnond Traction Company for permission
10 onernte its cars on Main Street. redu.r-
ing the Power Company to give an ;t'ts-
ouate service or the latter thoroushlafs..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-14
MRS. HANCOCK REAPPEARED.
Mystery Not Cleared Up Till After the
Transport Had Sailed.
(Ry ASSocaind PrnsSA

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-A1rs. Hancock
wife Of Captain Hancock, U. s. A. now
stationed at Manila, mysteriously disap-
peared yesterday afternoon in this city
Mrs. Hancock wore valuable jeweIry
when she disappeared, and also cnrried a
considerable sum of money. Her home
was at Fort Monroe, where her sister.
Mrs William NIarNe. wife of Colonel Will
liam Marye, commandant Of the fort, also
lives.
Mrs. Hancock was last seen in q Sixth
Avenue department store.
Captain Hancock had written his wife
to join him in Manila. State-roonls were
secured on TIE transport klpatrick which
was scheduled to sail to-day a ? O'Clock
from the navy yard.
Mrs. Hancock returned to the Grand
Hotel this afternoon. She said she had
been in Philadelphia visiting friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-14
BROKERS ASSIGN.
Rumors are Rife ofa Very Large De-
fulcatiOu.
(By Associated Press.}

(By Associated t'ress.1
NEW YORK, November 13.-Tha firm OF
Grant Brothers. stock brokers', made an
assignment to-day TO Z. C. Stedman, and
the assignment was made the, basis Of
lot OF runlors which, in substance We're
made to the effect that the stoppage OF
he firms business was due to a detalca-
ton.
The amount of the dedication was
placed at from s15O,000 to sl75.0o0, but up
to the present no ono connected with tlne
firm will admit or deny the rumors that
are flying around and just where they
started is not known.
The firm was prominent on the Stock
Exchanee some years ago. but of late
has been inactive. Mr.. Stedman says the
liabilities will be below 100000, and prob;.-
bly, less than half that sum, and that Of
late the Grants hava been winding up their
affairs.