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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

NEW YORK. Aug. "a dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
In spite Of the message received from
Sir Claude Macdonald announcing the
safety. or the comparative safety Of the
Pekin legations up to Aug. s, official cir
Giles here are full of pessimism. Doubts
still prevail. and It Is felt even now TO
be more than doubtful whether the al
lies can strike hard and quickly enough
TO save the ministers.
The publication here of the latest
Conger message confirms this despond-
ent opinion. On the other hand 1t is
worth while to remember that the Brit
ish foreign office has from the begin
ming displayed a tendency to look at
the worst side of the Pekin situation,
1t unhesitatingly accepted as authentic
the reports from Shanghai and Che Foo
which gave lurid accounts of the whole
sale massacre Of the foreigners, and il
| seems TO have made up its mind that
its representative had been slaughtered
weeks ago. A curious example of this
| despairlng frame Of mind is found In
the queens speech. read at the close Of
the parliamentary session. Her majes-
ty is made to say that 1t is a matter
Of uncertainty whether the British min
lister and his family have been among
the victims of Chinese violence, yet
shortly before this document was sub
mitted. Mr. Broderick read to the house
of commons cipher dispatch from
Sir Claude, which showed that at any
rae the British minister was alive on
Friday last.
Outside of the foreign office there is
strong hope that the emphatic mes
sage communicated by Consul Good
now from the United States may have
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

NEW YORK. Aug. s.-The country :
over which the allied forces are now
fighting is. according TO all accounts.
OF sort TO make it a wonderful ac-
complishment 20 reach Pekin in the
face OF superior force. W. Kai Kee.
Of this city. who has traversed the
route between Tien Tsin and Pekin
several times. having gone from south
China by the Grand canal. says Of the
country:
Near Tien Tsin it is waste Of mar
shes with lagoons and wandering riv-
ers. The Chang Ho, the Hun Ho, and
similar streams join the Pei Ho some
where in this mesh. but they are very
much confused. About the city 70 the
north ore rice fields and gardens. Be
ynnd these are marshes. across which
the railway is built on an ernbankment
made Of bamboos driven in the earth.
the space between the two rows being
iilled in.
AT Pei Chang (Pei Tsang) the first
good ground is found It is go Ii. GO
miles) from the town. The newspa-
pers have much misstated distances.
because the Chinese miles are one-third
of English miles.
Here are great rice fields stretching
for many miles. with embankments
built by the province along the river.
which is. very crooked and with earth
raths running every few yards through
the rice. The water being very low.
these paths and embankments would
make natural trenches for fighting.
Only on boats in the river or along the
railway can artillery be used.
For 90 miles here and all about Yung
Sung CYAN Tsun), which means dust
and mud, are mud fats, which at this
season are very dry and baked. The
last summer I was along that road
we often had to lie down and cover up
our heads while the dust storms swept
by 1t is rs bad TO march through as
water. Lafa-Sang or the last place OF
mud. is where the low hills covered
with grass begin to rise. and the coun-
try from there on to Pekin is fine and
rolling with many villages, rich farms
and gardens.
before Lafa-Sang is reached there
is not one stone as big as mans fist
which is natural to the ground, and
not one tree is to be seen. If the SOL
diers stay long near the rivers which
in the summer have an awful smell,
they will next month become i'll with
fever and very many will die.
There are not many people living
between Lafa Sang and Tien Tsin, ex-
cept the Chinese whom the railroads
keep at work on the track to watch it
so the water, which sometimes flows
two different directions within an hour,
will not carry a mile of 1t away"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9.--The follow
Ing dispatch mas been received at the
war department from General Chanee
sent via Che Foo:
rang Tsun. Aug. 6.-Yang Tsun oc-
cupicd today. Wounded: Second Lieu
tenant Frank II. Long. Ninth infantry:
casualties about 90 men. Ninth United
States infantry. Fourteenth United
States infantry and Battery F.. Fifth
United States artillery. Nearly all from
Fourteenth infantry. Names later.
Many men prostrated by heat and fa-
tigue. CHAFFEE."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

ROME Aug. 9.-The foreign Office
here has received cipher dispatch
hearing the signature of the Italian
minister at Pekin. not dated. in which
the minister. the Marquis Salvage Rag
gi, confirms the reports Of the murder
Of Baron Won Ketteler. the German
minister. and adds that the Legations
of Belgium. Austria. and Italy have
been evacuated, she members of the le-
cations. missionaries and foreigners to
the number of 200, seeking refuge in
the British legation.
The Catholic missions in the north
city. 1t IS further announced. hold out.
defended by thirty French and ten Ital-
ian marines. The British legation,
when the dispatch was sent, was pro-
visioned for two weeks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

BERLIN, Aug. Sit is generally be-
lieved that Germany win send another
expedition to China, bringing the total
German contingent up TO 10000 by the
middle Of October but neither the for
eign office or the minister of war will
confirm the 'eports to this effect.
The foreign office. however. denies
that Emperor William has arranged
with the czar for the transportation Of
German troops by way of the Siberian
railway.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

NEW YORK, Aug. "a dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
News from China is almost limited
to messages received from the ministers
In Pekln
The Express correspondent in Shang-
hal sends the disquieting intelligence
that sheng has prohibited the export
Of foodstuffs to the north. Such a mea-
sure would initiate seriously against
the operations Of the relief force. which
is largely dependent upon Shanghai for
its supplies from Nanking.
The Expres also reports that Ii Hung
Chang is endeavoring to negotiate
terms with Russia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10
CHINESE STRONGHOLD CAPTURED WITH
A LOSSOF 200 TO The ALLIED FORCES
City Of Yang Tsun Objective Point Of Present Expedition andW
Be Held as Base Of Supplies.
MAIN ARMY OF ALLIES STARTS FOR PEKIN AUGUST 18TH

VIII Be $1,000 The Allies the Second Expedition Sixty American Casualties
Gsnsra OSapprOys Landing British Troops ShanThau Hung
Chang States Ills Parry Has No Longer Any
influence Peku European Diplomacy No Match for Chinese
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

VIENNA. Aug, 9.-The foreign office
has received the following from Dr. A.
Won Rosthorn. secretary of the Aus
Hungarian legation At pekin, dated
August 4;
"Austro- Hungarian legation with ar
chives was burned June 20. Since June
90 we, with the French detachment,
have been defending the French lega-
tlon which has been bombarded by can
non and rifle fire. Part of their build
irg was destroyed by mines, Since
July 16 the Chinese attacks have not
been severe, The Chinese government
wishes to induce us to leave for Tien
Tsin under safe conduct, but until now
we have not fallen in with this offer"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10
WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND. Aug. 9.-Wheat, Walla
Walla and Valley. SIC q 55c; bluestem,
5sc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

CHICAGO. Aug. s.-Wheal, Sep lem
Der, opening 7Sssc O 7sk. closing, 7sik
q 7sk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

SIMI,A. Aug. s-Including the Fourth
brigade, the strength of the force pro-
ceeding to China is 446 British officers,
1864 non-commissioned and native off
GERS, 1890 men, 1850 followers. 1850
drivers, 252O horses, 4SOO ponies and
mules, 19 guns, IA Maxims and 1900
imperial service troops. It is expected
that the entire force viii have sailed
before the middle Of next month.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-10

LONDON. Aug. 9.-The flooded coun-
try beyond Pei Tsang adds imneasur-
ably to the difficulty of the progress
OF the allies toward Pekin. This news
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
REPRESENTED HIMSELF
 AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF
Drunken Man Had a Prisoner Handcuffed and Was Taken Into Custody-His
 Claims Not Verified.

Jim Wood, a white man claiming to be a peace officer at Coalburg, was taken in custody last night by officers Mullen and Armstrong and the charge of ifnpersonat- ing an officer and disords1ly conduct were docketed against him.
 Wood was arrested at the corner of Eighteen street and Second avenue, and at the time had man named Welburn hand cuffed, claiming that he was wanted.
 Wood was drinking and stated that he was a deputy sheriff at Coalburg, and that his prisoner was wanted on the charge of murder. He had lost the key to the cuffs and one of the officers used his cuff keye to release Welburn, who stated that he had been taken in charge by Wood under the representation that he was an officer. Wood was taken to police headquarters, still con- tending that he was vested with the au- thority of law, but a telephone message to, Superintendent Sherling at Coalburg pris-. on failed to identify him or to substantiate. his claim, and he was locked up. jsf}
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
REHEARSING ELIJAH
May Festival Chorus Begins Work
 Good Sight Reading

MT. Guckenberger conducted the first re- hearsal of Mendelssohns oratorio. "Ell- jah,'' at the Conservatory last night. This is to be hte Heading work for the May Festival programme, and it will prove even more popular than I1aydns Creation" which was rendered at the festival last year. In the opinion of many musicians no more beautiful oratorio was ever com posed.
 The chorus numbered nearly one hun oIed and was evenly balanced. After a week or two it will be up to the limit one hundred and fifty. The work of the chorus last year surpassed the highest ex- pectations, and MT. Guckenberger is en- couraged to think that it will do equally as we'll next May. The sight reading last night was remarkably good.
 The May Musical Festival association will hold an adjourned meeting at the Com mercial club next Monday afternoon at o'clock, and no contract for orchestra or soloists will be made before that time Since the meeting last Tuesday two of the directors of the association-Major F. Y Anderson and B. Steiner-have rendered their resigna tions.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
NEW OWNERS WILL SOON
 BEGIN WORK OF REPAIRS
Henderson Steel Mill at North Birmingham to be Put in Condition-The Tal-
 ladega Furnaces

Representatives of the Union Steel and Chain company, of New York, the new owners of the Henderson steel plant at North Birmingham, are expected in the city next week ito begin the work of re- building the mill and putting in additional steel furnaces.
 The company has been delayed in be- ginning this work by reason of their fail ure to secure a suitable man to take charge of it. They have in the last few days se- cured the services of a first-class steel man, whom the representatives of the com pany will bring with them to Birmingham.
 The Union Steel and Chain company is one of the biggest corporations in the coun- try, having s6O,0O0,OOO capital stock and owns plants at several points in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
 The blast furnace of the North Alabama Steel, Iron and Railroad company at Tal- ladega will be put in operation next Mon day. after being idle eight or nine years
 The Talladega furnace was purchased last year by Eugene Zimmerman, of Cin-. cinnat, and has been put in thorough re- pair.
 The furnace was built about ten years ago, but was operated only short time.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
WILSON RIGHTS HIMSELF.
The General Claims to Have Been Nils
 quoted by Correspondents.

Washington, January 1.-The following letter, received here some time ago, was made public at the war department today:
 Matanzas. Cuba, December 31, 1899. Adiutant General Washington through
 military channels).
 Sir:-The Associated Press representative in this island, perhaps others, have ma leiously sent to the press in the United States the report that I had said I would not serve under General Wood, but would shortly resign my commission in the army. This report is entirely without foundation and authority. It has been the rule of my military life to serve Loyalty and faithfully under whomsoever the president might place in command over me, and this will continue to be my rule so long as my ser vices are required or the important inter ests of my charge demand my attention.
 It has not been my custom to notice mis- representations of the press, but this report has been so widely circulated that it seems to call Tor different treatment, and I would thank you to make known the substance of this letter in such manner as may seem best suited to correct the injury already done. Yours respectfully,
 JAS. H. WILSON, Brig.-Gen. Vol.
 It is proper to state the Associated Press never handled in its reports the item com plained of by the general to the effect that he would not serve under General Wood and would resign in consequence of the lat ter's appointment.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
SUBCOMMITTEE
Will Consider Cost and Location of the
 Proposed Jonesville School

A joint meeting of the special committees from the city council and board of educa- tion was held last night in the office of Mayor Drennen to consider the Jonesville school question, and while no decided &C., tion was taken, it is probable that a favor able report will be made.
 Present at the meeting were Mayor Dren- nen, Messrs. Gray, Kerr, Steiner, Superin- tendent Phillips and City Treasurer Eus- tis. The situation was fully discussed and on motion of MT. Gray a subcommittee of three was appointed to consider the loca- tion of the lot and the size and cost of the building Messrs. Kerr, Lane and Steiner were appointed on the committee and will take up the matter at once and report back to a special meeting. The joint com mittee will then consider the report and formulate a report to be submitted to the council
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
LANDSLIDE CAUSED SMALL
 WRECK ON SOUTHERN
Locomotive and Two Cars Left the Iraek- = The Engineer and Fireman
 Both Injured

A small landslide near Coalburg, ten miles west of Birmingham, caused a seri- ous wreck on the Southern Railway at an early hour yesterday morning, in which Engineer w. Roberts and Fireman A. T. Nicely were injured.
 The train wrecked was freight No 72, eastbound. The engine and two cars loaded with rails left the track and rolled down the embankment.
 The landslide occurred in what is known as the loop, a short distance west of the Coalburg station. The track at this place runs along the side of hill, describing crescent. The heavy rains of Wednesday night are supposed to have loosened some of the boulders on the hillside, and these together with large quantity of mud were prechpitated to the railroad track, covering it over for several feet. The engine ran into the obstruction and was thrown from the track, and the two front cars followed.
 Engineer Roberts and Fireman Nicely jumped from the engine as it was going down, and both sustained more or less serious injuries. Engineer Roberts had his left arm broken and a shoulder bruised, while Fireman Nicely was bruised on sev- eral parts of his body.
 Both the injured men were brought to this city and Drs. Copeland and Berry, the companys physicians, attended them.
 The engine and both cars We're badly damaged, but the track was soon cleared and regular traffic was not interrupted.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
LOOKS LIKE BASE
 BALL SURE ENOUGH Organization of a Local AsSocia-
 ton Effected Yesterday. THE PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT Temporary Officers Chosen and Com mittees Put to Work on Details
 League Meeting to be Call-
 ed at an Early Date
THE PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT

The prospects for baseball in Birming- ham this year are exceedingly bright.
 Temporary organization of the local as- sociation was effected yesterday afternoon and a good start made towards the forma- tion of a league to include eight of the southern cities.
 A number of baseball enthusiasts met in the Commercial club rooms and formed a temporary organization by the election of Snowden McGaughy as temporary presi- dent, and W. J. Boles as temporary secre- tary.
 A committee consisting of L. W. Fried man, W. H. Jeffries and J. J. Curran was appointed to make arrangements for park for the Birmingham club. Two or three good locations were suggested, one of which will probably be secured.
 Letters from Nashville, New Orleans and other cities were read. They were all of a most encouraging nature and state that the proposed league, to consist of Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans, Mem phis, Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta meets with great favor.
 Another meeting of the local association will be held in the Commercial club rooms next Tuesday afternoon at o'clock to hear reports of committee and to consider other matters pertaining to the club.
 The plan of the local association, as here tofore outlined, has been heartily endorsed by all baseball lovers in the city, so far as heard from. The capital stock of $2,50o is nearly half subscribed, and there is no doubt of the balance being taken by the time permanent organization is effected.
 It is believed that matters will have pro- gressed far enough by the middle of next week to assure the calling of a meeting of representatives of the different cities to be held the latter part of this month
 In the meantime all who desire to sub- scribe for stock in the Birmingham club can do so by giving their names to the president, the secretary or any one of the committee named
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
INCREASED TRADE
 OF BIRMINGHAM
Remarkable Record for the Past
 Twelve Months.
VOLUME OF BUSINESS LARGE
Especially Satisfactoryin Hardware and Building Material Line and Business Men Are Confident
 of Even Better Results

The trade of Birmingham has enormous ly increased within the past twelve months, and the present indications are that the volume of business in 1900 will be much greater than in 1899. -O
 Speaking of the past years trade, and the outlook for future business, H. H. May berry, president of the Mayberry Hardware company, yesterday said
 "The general trade prospects are unusu- ally bright. Last years business was very satisfactory, especially in our lines-hard- ware and building materials-and l see no reason why this years bushes should not exceed that of last year. Business will no doubt be more satisfactory this year than it was last, for several reasons. Last year the manufacturers of articles we handle made large advances in the price and this caused more or less trouble, because the customers could not understand why they were made. I do not anticipate any large advances in prices in these materials this year, and for that reason business ought to be more satisfactory this year than last.
 "Our trade for the business year ending in June will show quite an increase over the preceding year, and I believe this Is true of other houses in-the city handling our line of goods.
 q think we will have fully as much, if not more, building in Birmingham and vi- clnity this year as last season for several reasons. First, on account of the improved condition of the district; second, the inn proved condition of the individuals; and third, on account of the demand for houses. I am certain the number of houses erected in Birmingham last year exceeds that of any former year in the history of the city. I do not think you can find vacant house in the city today"
 Other business men are equally as hope ful as is MT. Mayfberry, and the prospects for a record-breaking year commercially are exceedingly hopeful.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
REPUBLIC OFFICIALS
 HAVE RETURNED HOME
Greatly Pleased With Existing Conditions James G. Caldwell Will Retain Presi-
 dency of Birmingham Mill.

The Republic Iron and Steel company of- f1cias who came to Birminham Wednesday morning departed at noon yesterday for Chicago.
 They inspected the rolling mills, furnaces and other properties of the company while here, and from the tenor of their remarks seemed well pleased with existing condi- tions.
 The authorized announcement in the Age Herald yesterday that the Republic Iron and Steel company will build two additional furnaces at Thomas and mammoth steel plant at some point in the immediate vicin-. ity of Birmingham, gave great satisfaction. It has been generally understood for some- time past that this company contemplated the erection of a steel mill near Birming ham, but nothing authoritative or definate had previously been given out for publica- tion.
 James G. Caldwell, who was president of the Birmingham Rolling Mill company prior to it's absorption by the Republic Iron and Steel company, and who retained the same position under the new ownership, will con- tinue to preside over the business interests of that plant. A report gained circulation a few days ago to the effect that he would sever his connection with the Republic company and that Superintendent Dwyer would have the management of the roll ing mill. This report is incorrect in so far as it relates to MT. Caldwell.
 General Manager Thomas Ward who was for long time with the rolling mill, has resigned
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
Jeffries-SliariSey Fight

Next Monday and Tuesday and Tuesday matinee the original pictures of the Jeffries- Sharkey fistic argument will be seen at O'Brien's opera house. There are many ex- citing incidents shown in the Jeffries-sha Key contest pictures that remind one of the arena at coney Island. In the second round of the contest Sharlxey is foored twice by left hand swings on the jaw, but comes back quickly and fights on fercely. The fifth round is a lively one and shows both men to advantage. Jefries draws first blood from Sharkeys left ear in the eighth and opens deep gash over the sail or's left eye in the tenth, from which the blood runs freely. Sharkey goes to the floor again after few seconds of fighting in the eleventh round, but this time he slips.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
Cotton Report from Texas Towns

Houston, Tex, January 1.-The Post to- morrow will print reports from 211 interior Texas towns, none of them inctoded in |Secretary IIester's report. The total of )these towns, representing 100 counties, shows: Wagon receipts to January 1; 19OO 1,126 2s4 bales against ,455 SS0 the same date last year,; receipts for the entire season of 1S9S-99, 1,700,1A bales; amount on hand January l. 1900, 12s,o66 bales against 144,ao1 the same date last year; estimated receipts for the remainder of this season, 9S,247 bales: received after January 1, 1899. 254.l1 bales.