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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-17
tBy Telegraph to virginian-pllot.,

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pllot.)
Washington. Nov. 16.-NIinister WI
has received from Director General
shen The following cablegram, which
he communicated to Secretary HAY to-
day:
An imperial decree of November 10
deprives Prince Tuan and Prince
Chwang of their ranks and Offices and
orders them to be imprisoned for life:
frince Yin and Secondary Prince Wing
70 be imprisoned Secondary Prince
Lien to be deprived of his rank: Duke
Ian and Wing Men to be degraded in
rank; kang vi being dead. no penalty
can be Imposed upon him. and Chao
Shu-Chiao TO be degraded but retain
ed In Office; and Yu Hsen to be ex-
lied to the farthest boundary"
THE END IN SIGHT?
Washington, Nov. 1G-The State De-
partment has not heard from Minister
ConSer for four days mast But his
last report upon the progress of the
negotiations now going on at Pekin
between the Ministers, taken in con-
nection with the Departments ample
instructions relative To this subject
warrants the officials mere in confirm
these consultations is in sight 1t can
not be connected, however that dis
approval is entertained of the attitude
OF the German military commander in
China. and though our Government
has not protested against the punitive
expeditions, which il regards as in
genuiously calculated to cause fresh
outbreaks among the Chinese, 1t fears
the results. There is no hesitation in
energetically denying the European
Implication that the United States
Government Is moved in its Chinese
course by sentimental and unbusness-
like considerations On the contrary.
it is pointed out that while sentiment
is on the side Of our Government on
this matter it is accompanied by the
soundest business considerations, for
the animating purpose of the State
Department now is to prevent the de-
struction of Chinese territorial integ-
rity upon preteXts; To maintain the
open-door for which our Government
has commended and to secure indemni-
ties for the past and guarantees for
the future. 1t is felt that these oh
5ects can be secured without break
Ing the implied truce entered into be-
tween the Ministers and Ii Hung
Chang and Prince Ching. Advices
from the most influential Chinese
sources agree in stating that Ameri-
can prestige has been greatly advanced
in China by the moderate and humane
course adopted by the United States.
CHINESE PRINCES PUNISHED.
London, Nov. ga News Agency
the alleged new imperial edict (dcpriv-
ing Princes Tuun and Chwanr of all
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-17
(By Telegraph to virg!nian.Pnoo

Honolulu. Nov. s.-CVia san Fran
cisco. Nov. l6.)-Robert Wilcox. the in
dependent Socialist candidate, has been
elected Hawaiian delegate to Congress
by small majority. over Samuel Par
lker. Republican.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
HOW ARD COLLEGE
 DEFEATS TAYLOR
A Loosely Played Game of BaaebaII at East Lake Resulted in Victory
 for Howard

rather loose exhibition of baseball was put up by the Howard College and Taylor School teams yesterday afternoon at East Lake. the former winning by a score of 15 to B. Though some of the individual play CTS worked hard and conscientiously the game as a whole could be properly termed "A Comedy of Errors'
 Both sides batted hard and switched pitchers before the end of the game One of the special features was the batting of Daniel of the Howard college team, who figured two home runs out of the Taylor twirlers curves
 A large crowd of rooters for both schools were out, and what the game lacked in clever playing was made up in noise.
 The two teams were composed of the fol- lowing members:
 Howard-Harris, Weldon, Daniel, Sprueli, Laird. c. O'Rear G. ORear, White, Holder, J. Mclaughlin.
 Taylor-Lee Catchings, Taylor, F., Henry, Stevens, Morris, Landrum, T. Mclaughlin, Adams and Pnckard.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
Throng on the Midway
AT A SEWING SOCIETY
Lady Gets Funny on a Harmless? Drink


 "Our Sewing Society meets every week to sew, and we always have lunch. Just as sure as take a cup of coffee 1 act so silly and say such absurd things it seems as though I were intoxicated. I feel so ashamed of myself, but cannot help it. My heart will go like a triphammer and l am invariably kept awake half of that night. So I thought I would take my Pos tum Food Coffee next time, and you should have heard the names they called me, old maid crank etc. But before the lunch was through Postum had more than one convert, and those who tried it were de- lighted. They had heard of it, but had no idea it was so good.
 T have given a great deal of Postum away to friends, just to convince them how good 1t is, and they invariably adopt it. There are so many people who cannot drink coffee without 1t distressing them, and Postum Food Coffee seems to be exactly the thing. Postum and I have been old friends for years. I began the use of 1t when it was first intro- duced four or five years ago. At first I thought I could not use it, for the way l made it, it was so fat and taste- less; but when I found out that it simply required long boiling, the old trouble dis7 appeared and we always have an elegant Send postal card to Postum Cereal O., Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich, for the name .tnd address. Put a small piece or butte. the size of two peas in the pot to prevent it boiling over. F.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
IRON AND RAILROAD
 MACNATES IN THE CITY
Party of Capitalists from Baltimore and Richmond Spend a Few Hours
 Here-Leave Today.

A party of the stockholders and directors of the Alabama Consolidated Coal x Iron company was in the city last night, hay ing come in over the Southern railway at an early hour. With the party was F. M Jackson, general manager of the company, and several directors in the Seaboard Air Line company. They were rraveling In private car, and although engaging rooms at the Morris, they spent the night in the car, and will leave for the east at an early hour this morning.
 The object of the visit at this time is not known, except to the visitors them- selves and officials of the company. It was stated few days ago that they were com ing merely to look over the properties of the companies. While they were in Annis- ton Tuesday, the report was circulated that the sale of the Tredagar Mineral road at Jacksonville had something to do with the trip at this time, but if 1t has those not connected with the company have not been so advised.
 The men in the party are mostly from Baltimore and Richmond.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
THEIR FATE NOW
 RESTS WITH JURY Trial of Manning and Duncan
 Concluded. THE CLOSING ARGUMENTS Judge Greene's Charge Was Clear and Able-The Jury Retired Without Rendering Verdict Much
 Interest Manifested.
THE CLOSING ARGUMENTS

1 The fate of John Manning, alias Frank 1 Miller, alias Dutch Henry, and Frank
 Duncan, the men charged with the mur- der of Police Officer J II. Adams, rests with jury of twelve men. The trial of the case, which was begun in the criminal court on Monday, May z, was concluded late yesterday afternoon, and was immediately given to the jury, which retired for the night without bring ing in a verdict.
 The concluding arguments were made by Attorney Montgomery for the defense | and B. M. Allen for the prosecution. When court convened yesterday morn- ing, MT. Montgomery began his argument. He made strong appeal for his clients, addressing the jury for two hours and thirty-three minutes.
 He apoligized for any annoyance he might have caused during the procedure of the trial, and asked further indulgence for the time necessary to review the evil dence and the law.
 He referred to the rapidity which had marked the progress of the case from the arrest of the defendants following as it did the commission of the crime and point ed out the element of doubt that might be adduced and the possibility of error that might enter into the identification He ap- pealed to the jury to lay aside prejudice and to render verdict in accordance with the law and evidence as required by the oath they had taken.
 His address was earnest and was given close and marked attention
 At the conclusion of Mir. Montgomery's address a recess was taken until ? o'clock, when B. M. Allen made the concluding speech for the state. MT. Allen spoke for ever two hours and in splendid effort he called upon the jury to discharge their duty, regardless of sentiment, and asked that the severest punishment allowed by the law be meted out to the defendants, whom he referred to in most scathing terms, following closely the evidence in his criticisms.
 When MT. Allen concluded. Judge Greene began his charge to the jury, which con sumed almost two hours. The law and it's application, the evidence and its weight, and in fact every point was fully and clearly explained, and at o'clock the jury retired in charge of the baliff The court room was crowded during the | day, and as the trial neared it's end great interest was aroused, and much specula- tion was indulged in as to the probable outcome.
 Shortly after o'clock, as there seemed to be no likelihood of verdict being reached carly Judge Greene and the at torneys went to their homes. Court will convene at 9:30 o'clock this morning, and if the jury has reached verdict it will be returned at that time.
 The defendants are under indictment in a second case charged with the killing of Officer Kirkley, but the case will prob- ably be passed.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
BIG CROWDS FLOCK
 TO THE STREET FAIR
Immense Throng of People on the Midway Last Night To-day
 Is the Elks' Day.

show comes to an end. Mir. Gaskil's mid :. way far surpasses the midway seen at the state fair.
 The Oriental or Turkish theater Is doing land office business. The queens who dance there are the best Oriental dancers in the business.
 The Streets of India was packed All tickets were sold and the performance given was grand. Abdallah and his troup of Arab acrobats made the hit of the even- ing.
 Rosco the snal1e-eater, drew like wild hre. Dr. w. E. B. Davis witnessed Rosco eat a snake and pronounced it an utter disregard of the laws of mastication and digestion. A lady by the name of Morley from Anniston fainted. During the course of week about six ladies faint at the snake den where Rosco lives. Yesterday afternoon a copperhead captured near the city was thrown in her den. The snake bit Rosco seven times and the bites had the same effect as if wood or stone had been struck by the deadly copperhead. "She eats them alive" is cried throughout the city and will no doubt be heard here long after the midway has gone.
 The miners of the surrounding country are preparing to give MT. Gaskill and his midway a warm greeting Saturday. Two years ago he gave weeks benefit to the striking coal miners at Cleveland, o. He is friend of the sons and daughters of toll and throughout the country they shower kind remembrances.
 A meritorious exhibition is that where the Spanish-American and South African wars and Spanish bull fights are reproduc- ed. It is the work of electricity that does this marvellous reproduction and was in- vented by the great French electrician, Lumore.
 'Lurette," the wonderful girl who under the mesmerists spell floats in the air is one of the best attractions on the grounds, and is drawing large crowds. Philion's act on the spiral tower stands out as one of the star attractions and Is most beautiful illustration of balancing and muscular de- velopment.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
FORMAL IN STERILIZATION
Of J. J. Grier Will Take Place Sunday
 Afternoon

On next Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the South Highlands Presbyterian church, the Rev. J. J. Grier who has been acting as supply for some time past, will be in stalled pastor of the church. The commits sioners appointed by Presbytery to carry out the installation order are the Rev. A. B. Curry, D. D., l.. S. Handley, D. D., and U. D. Mooney and Elder T. N. Angling Dr. Curry will propound the constitutional questions and preach the installation ser mon; Dr. Handley will deliver the charge to the new pastor, and MT Mooney will de- liver the charge to the congregation. An attractive musical programme is being ar ranged for the occasion.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
OPENED LAST NIGHT
Fair for Benefit of St. VIncent's Hos
 pital

The fair for the benefit of St. Vincent s hospital opened at the Walker building, First avenue and Twenty-first street, last night, and will continue every night this week and the first part of next The spa cious first floor was gayly and beautifully decorated and the booths, attended by charming matrons and pretty maidens, were exceedingly picturesque and inviting. There was good music, too
 The crowd was large and the occasion was in every respect brilliant.
 The voting contests promise to be decid- edly spirited Another large crowd is ex- pected tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
CRACK TEAM:
Being Organized to Play the Selma Tn
 vincibles"

Gresham, the well known baseball pitch CT, is getting up team to play the Selma team here next Monday and Tuesday. He has secured several good players and says he will get together nine by next Mon- day that will put up a stiff game of ball He will have the men out practicng every afternoon this week.
 The game will be played at the baseball park at North Birmingham. The park will be put in good condition by that time and come interesting sport is expected.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
AGAIN IN BLAST.
Furnace of Sloss Company Which Was
 Injured by Fire.

Furnace No. of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, which has been idle since a week ago last Saturday night on account of the fire that destroyed the stock house, coal washer and other properties, re- stunned operation yesterday morning. The fire was caused by the blowing out of the furnace and proved quite serious con ilagration, as told in The Age-Herald at that time. Furnace No. ?, which had to close the same night, was started up within three or four days, and now the other is in blast again.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
I. T. U. ELECTION.
w. s. Lopez Elected Delegate to the
 International Convention

Members of the local typographical union held an election at Adams drug store yes- terday to select a delegate 10 the interna- tional convention, and to vote for officers in the international organization.
 w. S. Lopez was elected delegate over w. R. Bynum, by a vote of 3i to g. The official count of the vote for international president has not been made, but it is stated that the box went overwhelmingly for Lynch over Donnelly. the present in cumbent,
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
A Close Vote in New Yo k

New York. May 17.-It was announced at 1:45 a. m. that the vote for national presi- dent of the International Typographical union in this city was close, but it looks as though James Lynch of Syracuse would win out by small majority over S. B. Don nelly of New York.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
COMMITTEE RETURNS.
Mayor and Aldermen Who Went to
 Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayor w. M. Drennen and the aldermen who went with him to Jacksonville, Fla, last Saturday to investigate the lighting plant of that city, with a view of the ad- visibility of Birmingham owning her light ing plant, returned yesterday at noon. They were not ready last night to make a report to the city council as to the result of their trip, but probably will have one ready by the time the board meets again.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
REPUBLIC COMPANY
Will Build Coal Washer at Sayreton at
 aCost of $25,OOO

It is stated that the Republic Iron and Steel company will build coal washer at Sayreton, and that work on it will begin at an early date. The company has coal mine at Sayreton which was recently open ed up, and it is for the purpose of preparing the output of this mine for the coke ovens that the new washer is to be erected The washer will cost about s25,0 or $30,0d6.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
GUN CLUB
Arranging for a Shoot on August 7th
 or 9th

Arrangements have been made by the Birmingham Gun club for a shoot on Au- gust and 8, next, and it is expected that prominent shots from all parts of the south will be present and participate in the event. The shoot given by the club last fall was very successful and the club hopes to even improve on that.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
KISS YOUR GIRL

Over the telephone. Did you ever try it? Then maybe you can tell why a kiss over the telephone is like straw hat. Because it isn't felt, of course" But whether you want a felt hat or straw hat you do want Stylish hat You can get both at the Pennsylvania Hat Co.,, IF North Twentieth street.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17

Well kept men eat at the Delicatessen, 2l23 Second Avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17

Everybody goes to Venable's for best soda water, ice cream and sherbets. 2O6 N. 18th st.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17

Try one of our famous 5G ice.cream sodas; they are the gnest made.
 DRENNEN & co.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
Attention, CompanyK

The hour for meeting at armory will be 3 o'clock sharp instead of 1:3O as before published. c. l.. LEDBETTER,
 Captain Commanding.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
Children's Parasols-special today-l5c; at Drennen's.

i Arlington Cafe;. under new
 management. Try it.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
Fine, pure tobacco and no flavor make Texie Cigar a magnificent smoke.

Attention, Elks! Try the Arlington restaurant; every thing new and first-class.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17

Highest temperature, 90; lowest temper. ature, 6i; average temperature, T.
 BEN. M JACOBS, Station Agent. U. S. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Died-Mrs. Huldah Killough, mother of Dr. Killough, at Huffman, Ala, yesterday afternoon at o'clock, in the 74th year of her age. Funeral from Five Mile Presby- terian church today at D. m.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
THE WEATHER

Birmingham, May 16, 1900. Local observations during the 2i hours ending p. m., Central time:
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
In the Canadian Rockies.
MORPHINE AND
 WHISKY HABITS

WHISKY HABITS Dr. westmoreland by scientific research has discovered a perfect antidote, and in forty-eight hours guarantees to destroy all desire and craving for Morphine, Cocaine, Chloral, Whisky and kindred drugs with painless and harmless remedy. The quan- tity the persons uses or the length of time they have used any of them makes no diff ference whatever
 CURE GUARANTEED
 Patients will be received and treated promptly and not one cent VIII be required for treatment until the patients say that all desire and craving for theeir former habit is destroyed. The patients should remain (though very few dol under the observation and direction of the doctor for a week or more. The treatment can be given in secrecy, and is so mild that the most delicate have taken it with little or no suffering In fact, the patient hardly realizes that he is under treatment until he finds himself cured and full of joy at his liberation from the most exacting and cruel masters that ever dominated a slave. Dr. westmoreland has never failed to relieve all of the great number that have taken his remedy for these enslaving hab- its or diseases. Why would any one con tnue in bondage when he is guaranteed cure? How could any physician devote his entire time to this one speciality and make this proposition, unless he knows he can cure you?
 No one that Is addicted to any of these dreadful diseases or habits should fail to avail himself of this great opportunity or heinz cured at once of these, the greatest afflictions that mortal ever had For fur ther information call on or address
 T. w. WESTMORELAND. M D.,
 APO Main Street. Memphis. Tenn. B-6-3m-sun-tues-frt =
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
Forecast for Alabama

Forecast for Alabama
 Washington, May 16.--Alabama-Shower and thunder storms Thursday; cooler in northern and central portions Friday fair in western, showers in eastern portion; fresh southerly winds, becoming variable.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17

ASSURANCE" G. so | in @ Stoves. Estes Hardware Co.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17

Dr. H. A. Alexander, who has been in Huntsville for the past three months at tending smallpox hospital has returned to Birmingham to resume his former practice. Office PIP South Twentieth street.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17

Filters and Water Coolers. Estes Hardware Go.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17

Banff, Canadian Nation- al Park Lakes in the Clouds, Great Glacier, a frozen Niagara.
 Reached by the Cana dian Pacific Railway. % hours from Washington. Apply W. W. Merkle, 12229 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington; c. G. Os- born, 129 F. Baltimore Street. Baltimore; H. McMurtrie, ,620-63l Chest- nut St., Philadelphia.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17

Advertise in the Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-05-17
Get our prices on
 CABINET MANTELS BUILDERS HARDWARE CEMENT, LIME
 PLASTER HAIR. PrOwe|| ||Hardware Co

Mining supplies, powder, dynamite, car penters' and mechanics tools, sash, doors blinds, lime plaster, hair, cement fire brick, cabinet mantels and sporting goods, paint
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-09

tho people He was not allowed. by law.
20 receive any compensation FOR has ser
vices. which al times were very ouerous.
and II elected or appointed he was oirlig-
"a 60 serve. Under these circumstances.
Il should not be a matter OF astcaish-
ment that he compensated himself illegal
~. The position OF Alcalde OF on lmpor-
tant city like Vlgan was sought for. and
an ambitious energetic man was willing
60 pay 10 the Civil Governor a bride Of
AZ least S. 600 for the honor OF being
elected 60 Alcslde. There never was any
uncertainty as 10 who would be elected
under these circums tances.
Since the election. Vigan gives evil
dence OF . newly awakened prosperity
and when Americans bring new and bet
ter methods OF agriculture and machinery,
improve the harbor. and build an electric
railway, the water power for which iF
close by Il will grow into a large and rich
city.
Opposing Candidates Of Identical
Name.
So successful was the election experi-
ment at Vigan that Il was followed up
with similar elections at san Fernando
ard Iaoag. both Of which have been desg-
mated as permanent posts. The results
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-09

10 the roots Of the equation. Analysts
had discovered certain laws governing the
co-ehiclents when the co-caicieut o. the
highest power OF the unknown quantity
Is unity. By working with the sum Of the
squares OF the roots Prof McGinuis shows
that cergan relations subsis, when the
sum Of the squares Of the products OF the
iooia are taken two aud two. ond 50 on
FOR algher degrees. The author lays
down ave fundamental theoreme whicn
he has discovered ana by the Application
Of these and some other principles he has
succeeded IN solving numerical equatlous
Ia The briefest manner ever presented.
ABEL demonstrated that The general soiu.
tlou o. an equation OF the rita degree
according 20 the methods employed IN the
solution Of lower equations was impossi-
Bile, which means that the modes Of At.
tack hitherto resorted 20 would not work
The complications were 70 great that they
could not he unravelcd Prot. McGinniS
does not Work a. equations according 20
the usual methods presented by mathe-
matlcians. but he goes az the subject
from another point Of attack altogether
By discovering new laws. not hitherto
suspected that eater into the structure
OF equations. and that the co-efficients
bear a constant relation 10 al the roots
OF. the equation h. feduces The princi-
ples that were unknown These being
admitted De- fheu proceeds 90 solve gen
srai equations both % the nfth add elXta
degrees. ana thc beauty ~ the method T.
that Il solves all numerical equations BY
processes almost srithmeucal.