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The age-herald., 1900-02-03
Comnaratire Statement.

New York. February 2.-FNor the week ending Friday, February 2:
 norris during week. 215O2S Net receipts at all United States
 ports during same week last year. 177,9So Total receipts to this date. ..s ,90o, Total receipts same date last year. .6IS9 96l Exnorts for the week 146,350 Exports for same week last year.. 23S,595 Total exnorts to trhis .3,31I111 Total experts to same date last veal. .5,3l3, l39 Stock at all United States pornts.... S92,4A Stock at all United States ports
 same time last year................. 9Sl f9 Stocl, at all interior rtowns........... 61 S70 Stock at all interior towns same
 lime last 5S1, ,9S9 Stock at Liverpool. ool.................... 669,O0O Stock at Liverpool same time last
 year ......... ,756OOO % Britain in ........... ................... 1SS,oOO Stock of American afoat for Great
 Britain same time last year. ....... 2s9O
The age-herald., 1900-02-03
BONDS

United States 2s registered. 102h United States 3s, registered.... .... ..1O9A United States registered 3s, coupon. .... .109A United States new As, registered. coco. .1331a United States new As, coupon. .1331a United States old As, registered. ..........114h United States old As, coupon. .n41s United States 5s, registered. .112A United States 5s, coupon. .112h Louisiana new consols 4s.... .... ..... .106k North Carolina 6s.... ...... .... ........127
 North Carolina 4s........................ .104
 Tennessee new settlement 3s............ 94
 Virginia Sehlufnes ....''.................. Sos4 Virginia Centuries deferred.... .... e.
The age-herald., 1900-02-03

Limited" solid vestibuled train. Atlanta to Washington; Pullman sleeping car, Bir. mingham to New York; also Pullman ii. brary observation car. Atlanta to New York, making close connection at Atlanta with through sleeper Tor Tampa. Fla. man sleeping cars. Birmingham to Jack sonville, Fla, via Atlanta; also sleeper Al lxnta to New York.
 No. g carries Pullman sleeping car. B,r. nlngham to Greenville, Miss
 F. g. Cannon, Third Vice-PresIdent .na General Manager, Washington, 10. C.,
 J. M. Culp. Traffic Manager, Wilmington D. c.
 w. A. Turk. c. P. A., Washington. ID. c.
 .. A Bensceter. A. o. P. X. chatts. nooga, Tenn.
 c. E Jackson. T. P, A.. Birmingham. Ala
The age-herald., 1900-02-03
Relief in Six Hours

Relief in Six Hours Distressing kidney and bladder disease re- lleved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney. Cure.' It Is great sur prise on account of It's exceeding prompt ness In relieving pain in bladder. kidneys and back, in male or female. Relieves re- tention of water almost .mmediately If you want quick relief and cure this Is the remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co.,, Bir- mingham. Ala.
 2-28- thurs frI-sat-1yr
The age-herald., 1900-02-03

New Orleans, February 2.-ICotton futures steady. February 7.S1 bid; March, 7.7SQ77s; April, 7.7s97.79; May, 7.7SQl7.79: June. 77S@ 7.79; July, 7.7S@Z79; August, 7.66@7.67; Sep tember, 7.20@7.21; October, 6.69d6.70; No vember 6.9SQ6.99; December, 6.99G6.70.
The age-herald., 1900-02-03
Dry Goods

New York, February 2.-Cotton goods market without change in prices Demand quiet in staples. fair for prints and ging- hams at firm prices. Print cloths continue dulls prices unchanged Linens are very firm and still scarce. BurlaMs at previous prices Business with jobbers active. Some good orders taken by importers for dress goods this week, recent advances in domes- tic woolens and worsted dress goods giv- ing them a margin In some staple lines
The age-herald., 1900-02-03
ally %tate,nea

Galveston-Firm; middling, TAG; sales, 2S66; receipts, 1O,067; stock, actual, 1SO,624. Mobile-Firm middlng, FAC; sales, 1000; receipts, 2S1; stock, 42, 154
 Savamnah-4Firm; mdddling, 13-16c; sales, 109i; receipts, 6,965; stock, 134,231.
 Charleston-F'irm; middling, TAG; re- ceipts, 1880; stock 23,741.
 Wilmdngbon-Furm; middling, 71kc; receipts 790; stock, 1S,OS9.
 Norfolk-Firm; middling, Sc; sales, S95; receipts, 3,556; stock, Al 400.
 Baltbmore-Nominal middling, SHc; re- ceipts, 1,521; stock, 19,0S0.
 Boston-Steady; nldddling, S1sc; receipts, net, 162; gross, 29s4.
 elphia-Fdrm; middling, S1Ac; re- ceipts, 112; stock, 7,556.
 St. Louds-Ffrm; middllng, z 13-16c; sales, 1,50O; receipts, S,942; stock, 94S14.
 Memphis-F'irm and 3-16c higher; mid ding, 71sc; receipts, 2,7S4; sales, $500; sh.p- ments, 1,S43; stock, 167,7S9.
The age-herald., 1900-02-03

Texie Cigars cost more to produce than other Sc cigars.
The age-herald., 1900-02-03
New Orleans Cotton Marlze

New Orleans. February 2.-Cotton firm sales, 4341; ordinary, GAG; good ordinary TAG; low middling. ' 11-1Gc; naddlins 15-16c; good middling, SEC; midddng fair 7-16c; receipts, 7.799; stock S9S097
 Consolidated statement: Net receipts 215,O2S; exports to Great Britain, H,962; t France, 17,4S1; to tine continent, 53,957; stock 992 AL
The age-herald., 1900-02-03
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool, February 4 p. m.-Spot cot ton in moderate demand; prices 3-32d high CT; American middling fair, 5d; good mid- ding, 4 13-16d; middling, 434d; low mid- ding 4ssd; good ordinary, 7-16d; ordi- nary, 414d. The sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which 800 were for speculation and ceipts, 5000 bales. no American. Futures opened firm and closed unsettled and ir- regular American middIing. L. M. C.: February 439d seller; February and March, 4.39d, seller; March and April, A. S5d; April and May, 432d seller; May and June, 4.29d, seller; June and July, 427d, seller; July and August, 4.25@4. .26d, buyer; August and September, 4.20GD4. .21d, seller; September and August, 4.11d4 .12d, buyer; October and November. 4.03d, buyer; No- vember and December, 3.62d. value.
The age-herald., 1900-02-03

 No. from Macon. Columbus, Albany. etc, 7:45 D. m.
 No. from Savannah. Macon. Columbus. etc, 1:35 p. m.
 Elegant through sleepers between Blr- mingham, Columbus, Macon and Savannah on Nos and 4. Connection at Savannah with superb freight and passenger steamers of the Ocean Steamship company from New York, Boston and the east. To Cuba and West Indies via Central of Georgia railway. By taking the Central of Georgia railway, close connection Is made at Por. Tampa and Miami for Key West and Havana.
 For further information apply to SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agent JACK W. JOHNSON,
 Union Ticket Agent,
 Birmingham, Ala.
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Advertise in the Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-02-03
Treasury Statement

Washington, February 2-Today's state- ment of the condition of the treasury shows available cash balance of $292. .656, ,767; gold reserve, $2lS,9S3, ,7O9.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
HANNA is WORRIED
ANTHRACITE COAL STRIKE ~ 4
SERIOUS QUESTION.
SUBJECT OF A CONFERENCE.
To MAKE EFFORT TO TAKE POIIT-
ICAL COLOR oUT or 1T.

Democratic Leaders satisfied ~ VIII
nencnt the BryHn Ticket - VIII
Demonstrate 10 MorkinE People
That Combinations of Capital Are
Dangerous Democratic Confer
cncc Held IN New Work - Hard
Fight an Eastern states.
Chicago sept it-The anthracite coal
miners strike called last night BY Pres
icsnt Mitchell. OF the United Mine Work
crs Association. was subject OF serious
consideration at Republican National
headquarters to-day
senator Hanna and Vice Chairman
Payne held long conference with the
resident members Of the advisory board.
rs TO the hes, steps to take that po.iti-
cal coior be not given tho industrial dial-
Guilty in Pennsylvania.
Al Dcmocmtic National headquarters.
Secretary walsh said he was sure the
strike would benefit the Bryan ,icket.
1t will aid Us TO demonstrate to the
working people that combinations OF cap
iial are dangerous aud constitute a stand
ing menace to labor Tho strike viii
cause agitation and agitation Is educl-
lion "
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
REPAIRING THEIR HOUSES.
People Of Galveston Endeavoring 90
Make Them Hnbitabie.

Galveston. Tex. sept. i4-A large num-
ber Of business houses are open and al
vertising their wares az no advance IN
prices
Carts with dislnfectants are going
through the streets The cutters are b.
ing covered with lime.
Carpenters are having all the work they
can do. The storm tore hundreds OF roofs
OF and the people who are living in top
less houses are eager TO obtain coverings
SO as TO prevent the destruction of what
they have saved n rain comes along.
Thus far. however. the weather has been
clear and there are TO indications Of a
downpour
The relief committees are steadily broad
ening the scope Of their work. They have
established bureaus for the issuance OF
orders and rations in every ward. and
though there Is multitude surrounding
every bureau. applicants are rapidly be-
ing taken care OF. There seems no present
likelihood Of inability on the part OF the
committee TO furnish all che rations that
are aekcd for There Is. OF course. a
scarcity Of fresh beef and Of milk. bu,
bread is being provided in abundance,
as well as hams. potatoes. rice and other
articles
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
SAVANNAH, GA SATURDAY SEPTEMBER Is 1900

other sanitary precautions was discussed
and after adjournment OF the general
committee. the committee on correspond
ence sent the following telegram:
Galveston. Tex, sept i3.-To the As
sociatcd Press Our most urgent present
needs now are disinfcciants lime. cement.
gosoline stoves. gasoline. chacoal furnaces
and charcoal. Nearby towns also may
send some bread. For the remainder OF
our wants money will be moS available
because We can make purchases from
time 70 time with more discretion than
miscellaneous contributors would exer-
else. We are bringing order ou, Of chaos
and. again offer our profound gratitude
Tor the assistance 30 far received"
The telegram was signed by W. G
Jones. Mayor NJ. Iasker. J. d. Skinner.
G ~. McMas'er. n. G. Lowe. Clarence
owsiey. committee
Nr. Lasker stated 20 the committee
that there was a great scarcity Of mate
rial In the city 10 make the buildings hab-
table. and that prices had been greatly
advanced on the small stocks remaining
lie said barrel OF cement which ordina-
rily selh for g. has been advanced 20 s.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
STRIKE HAS BEGUN
ALREADY 10000 MINERS HAVE
LEFT TuEIR WORK.
OTHERS WILL FOLLOW TO-DAY
THE STRIKE ORDER ~ NOT EFFEc-
TIVE UNTIL MONDAY.

Operators Hoped THAT the Lacka-
wanna Miners wouId Decline 60
Obey the order. Hat Mine Oat OF
TNventy-one wines Already CLOSED
ueIonE to THAT Conpnny-Tis Fact
Has Worried the Operators Va LIT
tie-rnIL of "a sympathetic strike.
Scranton. Pa. sept. N-Thcro 81 no
longer any question az to general. il
not complete tc-up OF the mines In tho
Lackawauua region Monday morning.
To-day three days before the strike or
der goes into effect. i5.0N of the 23..0
miners are on strike. twcnty-ono Of tina
ninety-scvcn collcriou are forced into idle
mess, and by noon tomorrow. according
ta the advices received In the hcadquar-
iers % the mine workers. ana Judging
from che expressions or the operators,
every man in the district viii have cut
his lost ton OF coai
one thing the operators in and about
Scranton mainly based their hope. upon.
was that the Delaware. f.acklwanna and
Western mincrs. numbering third of
the whole district. and Operating hfth
u she oollierics. would decline to observe
the strike order
To-day the mine workers officers were
lubliant over the fact that. ~ che twen-
iy-one coilierics that are completely shut
down. niuc are those Of the Delaware.
I.ackawanuo and Western Company which
has twcuty-thrcc coliicrics. The operators
are correepondngly depressed.
National Organizer Dilcher issued an
address Ia the miners tonight stating
that all the collieries will be shut down
by noon tomorrow and calling on the
employees Of the Culm wosheries 10 quit
work before Monday. The companies oper-
ating waahsries declare that they will
keep them going AZ any cost. The mine
workers say the washcrics must shut
down. II violence ensues. the first tlit can
be looked for Ia the neighborhOod Of tho
washerise. At the Diamond shaft. one OF
the iackawanna workings there was a
pitched battle between two factions of tho
driver boys one wanted 60 quit at once.
tho other advised working out the day.
The first faction gathered on a knoll
above the shaft and stoned the other Tho
IRE was r turned and the attacking party
driven on Three hours later everybody
IN the Diamond quit
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
LoorING Al rEKiN KEEPS ur.
Gen. ChRaee 60 Investigate Barbari-
ties Mt TunE Chow.

Copyright iee. the Associated Press
Pekin. sept. g. via Taku. sept, :. via
shanghai. Sept i3.-Iootiug IN Pekin CON
sinues. both authorized and Unauthorized.
Few houses are guarded except those oc-
cupied hy foreigners. the Palaces and
those In the sacred city. Almost every
house Is destitute of furniture.
Gen. Chnffee says he could not have
believed that any city would ever be given
over - completely to tooiers. and ne earn
estly desires the cooperation OF any ma
tion To prevent this
on the other hand the missionaries com
plain because the sacred city hae not been
looted They urged that the royal family
ana other highly placed Chinese person
ages who were behind al the trouble.
should De made TO suffer more than those
who bhndly followed them
Gen Fukushima. the japanese oomman-
der informed Gen. Chanee that brutal
ou,ragcs were being committed In Tuug
Chow lie told the American commander
that he had positive information that
many women had thrown themselves into
wells or committed suicide In other ways
after having been outraged and that there
were several authentic cases OF coolies
who had been killed under peculiarly
atrocious conditions. He requested Gen.
Chaftee 70 investigate and then 20 CO.
operate with him 60 check these barbara
ties as FAR az possible Gen. Chanee or
dered Mai. Muir to proceed Immediately
TO Tung Chow and % report.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
STILL wITn rmE DIPLOMATS.
No Military Developments I'm the
Chinese situation

Washington. Sept. 14-There were no
deve opments in the Chinese negotiations
TO day with which the public could be
made acquainted the whole matter being
still in the Diplomatic phase ana there
fore not calling for military orders
The war department officials are await
ing word from the state department as
O. the next step expected Of the troops
but Il is now intmated that this will not
20 taken Immediately. The situation has
lost something Of it's acutencss owing. to
the change IN the attitude og the Rus
sian government as indicated in yestcr-
days dispatches and although no oficial
confirmation has reached Washington OF
the postponemcnt Of the withdrawal. tho
fact IS not doubted here.
But. regardless OF the course TO be TAX
en- by Russia IL Is now said that there
is nothing In the American note Of re-
sponsa to Russia that demands an imme-
diate evacuation IN the event that the
Russian troops are called away. Indeed.
IL g. stated that the control OF the situa-
tion would simply pass from tho state de-
rlfimfut into ten. thaufef haHnss ana
Il would be for him after couferring with
the other military commanders. to do
tcrmine when and how and to what cx-
tent the American forces should be with
drawn He might choose his own time and
In a degree. his position would be similar
10 that occupied by him Ia the advance
on Pekin. so far as having a free hand
is concerned.
This statement Of the code governing
the American reply 20 che withdrawal pro
posnl may be OF significance. in view Of
the fact that II IS made with the ex-
press purpose OF clearing away an erron-
eous impression that has been made upon
the public mind.
MIR Adee was again acting as Secretary
OF state to-day during the temporary In
disposition Of DR. Hill. who IS suffering
from cold. The former spent some time
this afternoon in conference with Attor-
uey General Griggs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
COZ nn,AN rNvAnEs onIo.
Declares Miner. Are Not Getting
Mnny FuIi Dinner paiIsR

Columbus, o.. sept 4 The ohio Dem
ocrar opened their campaign here to-day
with a meeting .n the afternoon AZ Cool
slc Park and ln the evening at the Cool
ole Auditorium
William }. Bryan made speeches at
both meetings and there was a large at
tendance Of Democratic leaders from al
paris OF the state.
MIR Byun spoke for au hour aud quar-
ter in tho afternoon and he appeared IN
goo.i condition despite his loss Of sleep
last night. His audience numbered man,
Thousand persons. and ihcy gave close
attention as well a. frcqucn, cheers. The
speech was a gcncul review Of tho poli,i-
cal situation. aud % was evidently intend-
81 TO set the pace for tho campaign Ia
ohio Nit Bryan said.
Measured by the principles COR which
the rarity stands there is every reason
why tho people Of this state should sup
port our 'ickot. and II any feel IKE being
restrained hy matter Of state pride you
should remember that YOU have had pre-
idcuis enough FOR this state to satisfy
any reasonable pride. aud then one term Is
ions enough if "a man does what be- ought
Co. and ~ hr docs not It b. too long
Referred 80 the strike.
III the lnhoring man wants arbitration
a. means or settling differences he
tween labor ard capital. he is told by the
Republican party that as long as he has
fun meal he docs not need anything
else. II the aboring man protests against
government by Injunction the only answer
he gets is "A FUN dinner pail
My friends " the Republican party
wants 60 make its fuli dinner psttl arru-
mcnt let it 20 into the anthracite coIl
regions whore the operatives get less than
$50 year This mornings paper con
tains Tho statement that the wages paid
60 miners viii in sons Instances average
less than t11o a year. way. my friends
that will not give tho laharing man one
fun dinner pan day and hc ought 90
have three (applauscl. ! am afraid that
when the Republican party was not look
ing the ia Of that dinner pail flew OF
and some coal got into the bucket and I
understand IL is coal that weighs nearly
twice, aH much per ton as the law re-
quires. ana the Republican party when u
goes 40 blow it out Will have 70 do It With
powder that is sold to the miners at s. a.
. key when it b. only worth $50"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
DEMOCRATS ~ CONFERENCE.
WIN Concentrate Their Efforts on
Eastern stntes.

New York sept. 1.-THE chairman Of
the Democratic State Committees from
the nearby states we're at the Hoffman
House to-day ia conference with National
Chairman J X. Jones and the sub-com-
mittse having IN charge the campaign In
tho East Maryland West Virginia. ohio
Pennsylvania. Connecticut. New Jersey.
Delaware and other states In New Eng
land were represented.
The conference closed after session OF
over three hours. Ex-Gov. Stone said ar
ter the meeting:
I'VE will now make an active effort 20
carry New York New Jersey. Connecti-
cut. Delaware, Maryland and West Vir-
ginia From now on the national sub
committee will cooperate with the state
committee on those states furnishing
them all the aid ana ammunition for the
hardest kind of hight"
Senator German before leaving tho Hon
man House said that he expected the dif-
ferent chaiuncn to communicate the sit
uauon 20 the national committee at least
once week hereafter
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
PRINCE CHING Is IN rEKrN.
Announces That lie Has Pull Au-
thnrIty 90 NegotIntc.

Copyright. 1900. the Associated Press.
Pekin. Sept. 8. via Shanghai. Sept IA
Prince Ching arrived here yesterday. ac-
compauIed by an escort OF British and
japanese cavalry. He spent the night In
his own palace
Sharp diplomatic play IS expected for an
advantage, but any definite negotiations
will probably not take place until Ii
Hung Change shall have arrived and the
question OF his authority shall have been
disposed Of
The Japanese minister to China, Baron
Nishi stated 90 a representative Of the
Associated Press that he wished an in
vestigatlon to be made OF II Hung
Chang's credentials, as ne believed that
Prince Ching was tho only man with au-
thority IN the premises.
The Associated Press representative
saw Prince ching to-day thanks 20 the
courtesy Of the japanese guards. The
Prince said that he trusted IN the imme-
dlate future everything would be settled
eatisfactoriy He had come 20 Pekin, he
aa,a. with full authority from the En-
ps ror 10 obtain peace by any necessary
sacrifice. but he felt sure the generosity
of the Powers would not exact anything
degrading TO the dignity Of China or en-
croaeh upon Chinese territory.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15
HAwLEY SCORES nAxrER.
Denounces Statement That Calves
ton II HopeIessIy Ruinrd.

Galveston Tex. Sept 4-Much atten-
tion has been attracted by the dispatch
OF Quartermaster Baxter 90 the depart
ment expressing the belief thar Galveston
has been hopelosslv ruined. Congress
man Hawley last night sens the following
telegram 10 the War Department In reply
90 the dispatch Of Quartormastcr Baxter.
Galveston Tex Sept l3-To the Hon
orable Secretary OF War; Washington
While g might not bee significant or
worthy Of notice, I have the honor TO
state that Quartermastcr BaNtcr's tcle-
gram 90 the Quartermastcr General re-
spcctIng Galveston Is unworthy OF o sol
dier and IN no way represents the morale
OF Galveston citizenship and their deter
mined purpose 20 restore their city.
Csigned) "R r. Hawley"
The Cotton Exchange building proved
rself che Of the strongest during the
storm Windows were smashed on every
floor and on every de and much damage
was done 10 the cotton rooms and the
various offices I'm the building. but no por-
tion Of the walls or roof gave way ow-
ing to the prostration Of wires. however.
the exchange will not be able 90 do husi-
ness for some and IL Is understood that
many Of the operators have gone TO New
Orleans TO keep track 81 Affairs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-15

Copyright 1870. the Associated Press.
shanghai. Sept I.-L Hung Chang IN
formed a representative OF the Associated
Press to-day. that he will start for Tien
Tsin Friday. sea n tina, he win 80 10
Pokin f circumstances demand a.. and
that Prince ching and he had FUN au-
thority from the DowaEcr Empress and
the Emperor to negotiate settlement
with the Powers. explaining that there
were no other commissioners for China
Questions put 20 Ii Hung Chang con-
cerriug the settlement which the Chinese
government wanted to make. were dipio-
matically parried lie said:
China has her views as TO what settle
ment g. desirable and the Powers have
their views. We Will ct aud ~ nsgotiate." g"
When asked whether he expected de-
mands for the cession OF territory as in
dcmnity. Ii Hung Chang replied:
II am In communication with some OF
the governments. ] have found they have
no disposition 70 ask for land"
Empress queer Edicts.
The correspondent said:
There Is great curiosity abroad to hear
an explanation OF the contradictory edicts
Issued in the name OF the Dovager En-
press during the siege"
II Hung Chang meditaied a moment
and then speaking deliberately. said.
The Empress at the beginning was
badly advised. She was told the Boxers
had supernatural powers: that they could
not be injured and were able TO make it
very hot for the foreigners. She believed
this. bus afterwards found It was not
true"
When the correspondent was leaving.
the interpreter said
The viceroy hopes you will not give
him a bad impression to the American pa
pers He says he Is a very old man-the
oldest 20 take part IN these negotiation
chat he has had much experience IN these
affairs. that he is the only man who car
help the foreign governments as well as
tho Chinese. and that he Will cry to ar
range settlement fair 60 all parties"