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SENATE REFUSES HE
 FLOOR TO THE ENVOYS
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accredited to the government of the United States.
 Tt is no part of the functions of either branch of congress to attempt to decide, one way or the other, the diplomatic char acter of such agents. or whether they shall be received such or not That is purely an executive function.
 Without attempting to disparage the efforts of these gentlemen, without at tempting to detract from the sympathy that may be expressed for them, 1 feel bound to say that they have proceeded in manner entirely irregular and premature. Before they have been received by the president they have appeared in public meetings and have stated the object of their mission, and that they desire to gain the good offices and sympathy of this gov ernment and seek to create public opinion to influence the action of the government" !"
 MT. Davis said he did not intend to bring into this question the merits of the war between Great Britain and the South Afri- can states and cut off debate by moving to lay the resolution on the table.
 Theyo
 The motion was agreed to by vote of 36 to 2l, as follows:
 The vote on the senate's motion to lay the Allen resolution on the table was as follows: Allison, Baker, Bard, Burrows Clark, of Wyoming; Davis, Fairbanks Fos- ter, Gallinger, Gear Hanna, Hansbrough, Hawley Hoar, Kean, Kyle, Lindsay, Lodge, Mcbride, McComas, McMillan, Nor gan. Nelson, Penrose, Perkins, Pettus, Platt of Connecticut; Platt of New York; Quarles Ross, Scott Sewell, Shoup Stewart, Thurston, Wolcott-36.
 Nays-Allen, Bacon, Bate, Berry, Butler, Caffery, Clay, Cockrell, Daniel Harris, Heitfeld, Jones, Arkansas; Kenny Mason, Money, Pettigrew, Rawlins, Teller, Till man, Vest Wellington-21.
 Consideration of the postofIice appropria- tion bill was resumed, but MT. Tillman, in a brief speech, declared the voting down of the resolution was "a cowardly truck ling to British influence"
 MT. Hoar, replying said:
 No man has a more hearty admiration for the Boer republics, or a greater sym pathy for their gallant fight than I have It is the best fighting done on this plan since Thermopylae, and no fighting has been done in holier cause. But this is a diplomatic mission
 Does not the senator believe" inquired MT Tillman, that the hypnotising infiu- ence which has been brought on by our war of conquest the disgraceful attitude which we occupy in the eyes of the world, has paralyzed the honest American love of freedom and patriotism?
 ''I am bound to say" replied MT. Hoar. that I think the attitude of the country with reference to the people of the Phil
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ATLANTA ASSEMBLY
Question of Overtures Was Discussed
 at Length

Atlanta, Ga, May H.-Scarcely quorum was present when Moderator Martin opened the session of the fifth day of the thirty ninth annual session of the Southern Gen. eral Assembly of the Presbyterian church this morning. Attendant commissioners were brought into the auditorium sufficient to make a quorum, and the business of the day was taken up.
 After the preiminaries the question as to individuals overturing the assembly was again raised. Two overtures were offered. One from M. c. Taylor of Waco, Tex, garding divorces, and another from Robert c. Osborne, of Petersburg, Va, asking a change in the book of the church. The oiscussion as to whether these overtures should be received became general, there being great diversity of opinon among the commissioners whether individuals should file petitions with the higher court before the lower court had been appealed to. The law of the church on overturing was read but this was differently construed by the commissioners who made arguments.
 It was stated that other overtures had been received from individuals during the present session, and motion from Elder J. l., Dean that the overtures be received was adopted
 A communication from the mayor of Fort Worth, Tex, was read asking the assembly to meet in that city in 1901, also an invita- tion from the congregation of the First Presbyterian church of Little Rock for next years session.
 The following overtures were reported:
 Overture from Rev Angus Johnson of Dallas, Tex, to change paragraphs "A and 75, section 4, book of church order, at least so far as the same requires the sign ing of the obligation by ministers. Answer ed in the negative and adopted
 Overture from Joseph K. Rankin asking that all Presbyterian distinction in our book of church order between teaching and ruling elders be abolished. Answered in the negative. Docketed for debate.
 Overture from Charleston presbytery ask ing an in thesis deliverance as to the scrip tural doctrine of the teaching and ruling elders. Answers: The book of church or der is sufficiently clear on this point.
 Overture from the Presbytery of Alber- marie, asking change in the beginning of the fiscal year from April l to January l. Answered in the negative and adopted
 Overture from the Presbytery of Enoree, asking the repeal of the action of the as- sembly of 1899, stating that the moderator alone has power to convene a meeting of presbytery in case of extraordinary emer- gency. Answered in the negative and adopted.
 Overture from Presbytery of Nashville asking the general assembly to request the ministers and churches to discuss the bind Ing obligation of the tithe law and report at the next assembly the views of the pres byteries. Answered in the negative. Dock eted for debate.
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METHODISTS CAST
 SIXTEENTH BALLOT The West and East Were Close
 Together IN THE VOTE FOR BISHOP
It is the Opinion of Many Delegates That the Vote Will be Concen- trated on Doctors Moore
 and Hamilton Today

Chicago, May I.-The west and the east were close together and close to victory in the sixteenth ballot for Bishop, taken just before the adjournment of the session of the general Methodist conference today According to the statements made by dele gates who claim to know the findings of the tellers, the west was represented by MT. David H. Moore of Cincinnati editor of Western Christian Advocate who led the east, as represented by pr. J. w. Hamil ton of New York, senior secretary of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education society, by about a dozen votes. The re- suit of the sixteenth ballot as it was un- officially given out tonight, follows;
 Whole number of votes cast, 657; neces- sary for a choice, 43S; David H. Moore, 425; J. W. Hamilton 413; J. R. Day. 19S.
 Many of the delegates were of the opn- ion that the first ballot tomorrow morn ing would concentrate the votes of the conference on Drs. Moore and Hamilton and affect the election of both, thus ob viating the execution of the suggestion that the conference postpone the elec- tion.
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THE HOUSE

Washington, May 21.-The house today under suspension of the rules, has had two important bills reported by the com mittee on labor-one to extend the eight hour law to all laborers employed under contract on government work and the other to prohibit interstate traffic in prison made goods by bringing them under the Jurisdiction of the police powers of the state. The former bill is designed to carry the law of 1892 to its logical conclus- ion. The convict labor bill caused some sharp inquiries from members from south ern states where prison labor is employed in the fields and in the mines, but upon assurances that it would not interfere with the production of coal, cotton lumber the opposition was not pressed MT. Bailey of Texas asked why the com mttee had not included in its bill provis- ion against trust-made goods. Tt is a fact that trust-made goods" said he. ''are vastly more injurious to la- bor than convct-made goods" MT. Gardner of New York, chairman of the committee on labor explained that mat ters relating to trusts were not within the jurisdiction of the committee on labor.
 MT. Williams of Mississippi asked MT Gardner if he would accept an amendment to include trust-made goods.
 No, I would not" replied MT. Gardner. Tt will not be germane and it might de- stroy the bill"
 MT. Lentz, of Ohio, declared that the re- publicans dare not accept MT. Williams amendments. "The trusts" said he ito whom you offer up your daily prayers for revenue in the coming campaign will not allow you" Applause the democratic side).
 The bill was passed without division
 The conference reports on the agricultural and fortification appropriation bills were adopted.
 MT. Payne of New York, the floor leader of the majority, offered a joint resolution for a sine die adjournment of congress on Wednesday, June G. The reading of the resolution was greeted with round of ap- plause.
 At MT. Payne's request the resolution was referred to the ways and means committee,
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute
 Takes Place June 1O-l3

Auburn, May 21.-(Specal) )-The com mencement exercises of the Alabama Poly technic institute will take place June 10-13 The following programme has been ar ranged:
 SUNDAY, JUNE 10. 10 a. m.-Baccalaureate sermon, by Rev. F. H. Kerfoot, D. D., Atlanta, Ga. D. m.-Address before Y. M. c. A.
 MONDAY, JUNE H. a. m.-Meeting of the board of trus- tees.
 10 a. m-Junior class orations. p. m.-Competitive company drill p. m.-"Festival of Lights,' by Y. M. c. A.
 TUESDAY JUNE 12. H. Price, Vanderbilt university, Nashville, Tenn.
 2p. m.-Inspection of laboratories, draw ings, experiment station, etc. 5 p. m.-Review of the corps of cadets by his excellency Governor Joseph F. John ston.
 8 D. m.-Address before literary societies, by F. Lloyd Tate Southwest Alabama Ag- ricultural school, Jackson, Ala.
 WEDNESDAY, JUNE IS. 10 a. m.-Senior class orations. Commencement address, by James Bow ron, vice president Tennessee Coal and Iron company, Birmingham. Conferring of degrees.
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CHINESE REFUSE
 TO BE REGULATED
Highbinders Threaten to ASSaS-
 Sinate All Who Submit.
THE SITUATION IS SERIOUS
Chinese Consul Says That All Who Have Been Vaccinated Are Death ly Sick, and That the Oth-
 CTS Are Terrorized

San Francisco, May 21-Chinese highbind- CTS and the board of health have had a clash over the bubonic plague question, and up to the present time the highbinders seem to be ahead. So far, by threats to assassi- nate any Chinese who submit to innocula- ton against the plague, they have prevent ed the Chinese from taking treatment There 25,000 Nninese in the Chinese quarter of this city, and they are terrorized at the prospect of vaccination with the Haffkine- Brophy-lactic. It was stated at a meeting of the board of health today that at first the Chinese were willing to undergo the treatment, but that the highbinder ele- ment circulated report that the whites had conspired to kill off the Chinese, and had adopted this measure to do it. This story had immediate effect, and it will require force to make the Chinese submit.
 The Chinese merchants have closed their stores, not on account of fear of the vac cination but for fear that their stores viii be wrecked by the ignorant Chinese masses who hold them responsible for the action of the boar of health. So far plague cases are concerned there have been no develop ments, as no cases have been discovered. An attempt is being made to kill rats in China 
 town by putting poisoned fish and other materials in the sewers The alarm in this city seems to be confined entirely to the Chinese quarter and they are afraid of the measures taken to prevent the plague and not of the disease itself.
 Ho Vow the Chinese consul general in this city said today that the Chinese would not submit to inoculation; that many of those who have undergone the operation are deathly sick and that each case adds to the terror of the Chinese. Chinese clerk in the employ of the consul and re- siding in Berkeley was forcibly compelled to submit to inocuation before he was al- lowed to cross the bay to his home. He has since been very sick, high fever rag ing and his life is despaired of. The consul stated that his people had twice surrounded the consulate demanding that he not al- low the doctors to inoculate them against their wishes. The demands were of violent nature and the police were called upon to disperse the mob.
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BLOOD MONEY.
Consider Your Body as System of Gov ernment-Your Blood as
 It's Bank

What currency does it use? Gold? No. Silver? No.
 The currency of your blood is iron. The stability of your government depends upon its funds. Its strength depends upon its iron. Too little iron in your blood means bank ruptcy.
 Are you bankrupt? If you are weak thin, pale, nervous and easily tired you are at least on the verge of it. If you have no reserve you had bet ter create one.
 Lay in fresh stock of blood money. Put iron in your blood Take pr. Harter's Iron Tonic.
 This will bridge over the crisis.
 Nature will do the rest.
 Rich blood is red blood. The red color Is caused by iron. "As strong as iron," is lit- orally true. It means red blood and red cheeks, pink nails, pink skin, iron and the strength of iron in evory part of your body If you haven't got 1t, Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic will give 1t to you.
 Weak organs of every sort-stomach, liv- CT, heart, lungs-come from the want of vitalizing bloodblood with plenty of iron in it.
 Indigestion loss of appetite, headache backacne, lack of vitality, depression of spirits, anaemia, female troubles, general weakness and chills and ague can be cured by pr. Harter's Iron Tonic
 Read this from a Texas man:
 Dallas Tex, Dec. 14, 1897. "Dallas News: Gentlemen-I think pr. Harters Iron Tonic a good medicine. It certainly put my system in splendid shape.
 "J. M. BEEBE, "No PIT Main street."
 Sold everywhere.
 Sample dose of Dr. Harter's Little Liver Pills and Book of Dreams mailed free. Address HARPER, Dayton, O. pr. Harter's Little Liver rii.i do the busi- ness.
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THE CUMBERLANDS
Yesterday Was Missionary Rally Day
 at Chattanooga

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 21.-This was Missionary rally day in the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly and the ex- ercises were deeply interesting to the large audience assembled. Rev J. W. Laughin of St. Louis presided. Devotional services were conducted by Dr. O. T. Hogan.
 Rev. J. F. Fender of Cleveland, O., dis cussed the subject "the Christian church |" Rev. J. w. Mcdonald of Logansport Ind, and Rev. G. w. Silvens of Lebanon, O., spoke on methods for home mission work"
 Rev w. T. Darby of Kirksville, Mo, ad- dressed the assembly on the paramount and permanent motive for Mission work"
 An address was delivered by Rev. J. L.. Hudgins of Albion, H., on money and the kingdom"
 The main address of interest d'-ing the morning session was by Rev G. ". Van horn, representative for the Cumberland Presbyterian church on the missionary in- terest in Japan, on the subject ",The Great est Need in Japan"
 Pending the report of the standing com mittees the sessions of the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly were de- voted today to the discussion of the for eign and home missionary work of the church.
 A report was made from Indian Terri tory which indicated that there was great need in that section of systematic work. The condition of the Choctaw Indians was reported to be most pitiful in many in- stances. It was announced that the church had been compelled to withdraw It's missionary from that field on account of lack of means. No action was taken. but the matter was referred to later session
 Tonight Rev. J. 1. Vance of Nashville, Tenn, vice president of the Presbyterian board of missions, addressed the assembly on the foreign and home mission work of the evangelical church. He urged the as-
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PRATT CITY,.

Pratt City, May 21.-(Special. )-Work will begin on the wells for the city's water sup ply this wkeek.
 The Mothers Union held an interesting meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Holt, in Ensley. The next meeting, on June 4, will be with Mrs. Job Going, at Pratt City.
 Bishop Allen of Mobile administered the sacrament of confirmation to about thirty children here yesterday, and St. Catherine s church was taxed to its utmost capacity by those who came to view the beautiful and impressive ceremony.
 Dr. R. M Cunningham is moving to Ems ley where his family will occupy rooms at the new infirmary. Dr. Hamrick has pur- chased Dr. Cunningham's home here and will soon move in.
 The commencement exercises of the city school will begin on Wednesday evening, and promises to be unusually interesting.
 MT Lentz of Mobile is the guest of his son, D. B. Lentz.
 w. R. Lee is confined to his home with an attack of rheumatism.
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ippines has throttled and sti1ed the ex- pression of sympathy which ought to go out to the Boer republics"
 The amendment of Mir Lodge for the ap- propriation of 900 to carry out existing contracts for the pneumatic tube service was then agreed to 3S to 20 as was com mittee amendment directing the postmas- ter general to make an investigation of the pneumatic tube service and report to con gress whether it would be advisable to continue the service and the bill was passed after another effort by MT. Petit grew to reduce the appropriation for mail transportation had been defeated-16 to S.
 MT. Morgan moved to proceed to the consideration of the Nicaragua canal bill This would have displaced the present un- finished business.
 MT. Morgan's motion was defeated-21 to 2S,
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sembly to devote more of it's attention to this work, saying that now was the great est opportunity for the evangelization of the world ever known.
 At the conclusion of Dr. yance's address Rev. John E. Hail of Thedive, Pa, was consecrated as a missionary to Japan
 Tomorrow the reports of the standing committees will be submitted. The most important work wll be the disposition of the complaint against Professor R. Y. Eos ter professor of systematic theology in the theological seminary at Lebanon The charge against Dr. Foster is that he is not in accord with the church on the question of ''atonement," his views in that respect being more in accord with the old Preby- terians.
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Presbyterian Assembly at st. Louis

St. Louis. May H.-After a long discuss sion on the report of the board of educa- tion which occupied all Monday afternoon, during which several sharp parliamentary skirmishes were indulged in, the Presbyter- ian general assembly adopted the report and its recommendations unanimously.
 During the entire animated discussion the rulings of the moderator were received With appreciation and the business of the assembly moved along smoothly Rev George B. Stewart, D. D., president of Au- burn Thelogical seminary Auburn, N. Y, presented report and also made a supple mentry address in which he expressed grat- ification at the state of the treasury, but deolored the slowness of the sons of the church to offer their services for the minis try, which he said indicated a low spiritual condition in families and congregations
 The afternoon session was largely devoted to the reading and discussion of the report of the board of educa tion
 Tonight q popular meeting in the interest of missions among the freedmen was held
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Nursing Mother: My baby is fretful and cross; 1 am nervous and restless; can't sleep well, and what l eat does not seem to nourish me.
 Doctor: Madame, you require gentle stimulant. Take DUFFYS PURE MALT WHISKEY, a teaspoonful in a glass of milk every two hours, it will in sure refreshing sleep, your nerves will be strengthened and your baby will become healthy and strong I have prescribed 1t for twenty-five years on account Of its absolute purity It contains no fusel oil All druggists and grocers sell it. O., VOL rar eard to Rochester N Y.. for l.
 sale Agents for Birmingham. Ala.
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QUARANTINE
Established Against San Francisco at
 San Antonio

San Antonio, Tex, May 21.-A special to the express from Fl Paso says:
 ''State Quarantine Officer Norton fully es- tablshed the quarantine against San Fran cisco on account of bubonic plague today. camp has been established mile west of the city and guards are stationed there to stop all trains and prevent people, freight and express parcels from entering the state.
 United States mail will go through, as we'll as express matter destined for Mexico. But little fear of the plague spreading to this state is expressed.
The age-herald., 1900-05-22
WHITE GIRL ASSAULTED,
By Negro Within Three Miles of Gin
 cinnati

Cincinnati, May 21.-Lizzie Betz daugh- ter of a dairyman living three miles south east of the city limits on the Salem road, was brutally assaulted by negro today in broad daylight, in a lonely spot and left for dead, with fearful gashes on her neck There is but little hope of her re- covery. She was able to give but slight description of her assailant. Farmers be- gan search and the Cincinnati police also joined in the pursuit.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

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In the Canadian Rockies.
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"Good nature pays" You can be in good humor and good health if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
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