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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-20
How He Explains This
New Move.
Kirkwood Will Play Detroit,
November 8.
Chicago Heavyweight In Town.
Local Sporting News.

Local Sporting News.
Gus Rubin is champion Of the
world, says the New York World. At
least that is what his manager, Billy
Madden, claims him to be- and all be.
cause Jim Jeffries won't fight him.
Madden claims a decided right to
claim the title for his man and bases
1t on the doing of such things in the
past.
when | managed John l.. Sullivan's
affairs years ago." said Madden, II
proclaimed him the champion six
months before he won the title by bat
tie. Then, again, Charley Mitchell
gained the championship of his coun-
try through me two weeks in advance
of his fighting for It, SO you see when
claim the honor for Rubin cannot
be far astray.
''Some time ago issued a challenge
to Jeffries to fight for the champion
ship of the world and posted 81 900 to
show that ] meant business. He paid
no attention to my proposition, but
instead went about trying to arrange
match with Fitzsimmons, who he has
been told repeatedly has retired. The
grounds on which ! claim Gus cham.
pion are the very same as those which
existed when Sullivan and Mitchell got
their honors.
"Now that | have the champion, I
want to say he will fight to defend
the title against all comers. He ia n
fighter, not an actor, and whenever
a def is issued | will accept 1t FOR
Gus. no matter from whom 1t comes.
''Of course l would like to bring
about fight with Jetfries, but IL that
Is impractlcable, why the next best
man will be accommodated.
ut Is my intention, II Jeffries fur.
ther ignores Rubin, to give Peter
Maher the first chance, and the battle
will be for the championship of the
world. regard him as next in the
line. This match will take place as
soon as 1t can be arranged, and no
very severe conditions will be asked
OF Maher. Then after Peter let any
one come"
Ruhlin, in his usual modest style,
had little to say regarding his man
ayers action.
He's the boss, you know, and |
guess If Billy says It It must be so,
He's seldom wrong. But really |
would like 20 win the title from JEFF.
fries, there's so much credit goes with
II. The general public is icke, and
goodness knows what some of them
will say of me. But the best chances
can come II hold the title, and no
stage engagements will keep me from
defending II. But I'm not going TO
get caught In the fix | was when
fought FtZsImmons. When | fight
tn be In the best of form, and IL
lose-well, II viii be better man
who'll win"
The declaration OF champion has
been made many times before In re-
cent years, but II is seldom that the
public has recognized the claim as
legitimate.
Rubin at the least Is entitled TO a
fight with Jeffries. He is as good
man as any have been shown, II not
better, and fight between him and
the champion would surely arouse con.
siderable public interest.
AFTER BIG GAME.
Detroit, Sept 20.-(SpL}-If Frank
Erne will agree to weigh In at 130
pounds at 9 o'clock on the day OF con
fes' -" S''""'s tho c"ack Akron Hight |
Al sight. vii nsn .yticl-s At once OH
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-20
Dime. to Onset Dollars.

~ can always tell when Harry has
indulsed himself In an eXtravagant
luncheon down town"
How do you tellT
He always comes home and wants
TO treat me TO a trolley rlde."-Detroit
Free Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-20

you once arrested for horse stealing in
Arizona?
The Witness-Fer horse stealth? In
Arizony? I'm still alvin, amt I?-In-
dianapols Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-20

After preacher has made married
couple one they each Immediately set
to work to find out which is the one
Kansas City Times.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-20

Impossible.
The Prosecutor by the way, weren't
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-20

The One Active Thing over There.
McJlgger-It should be cool enough
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-20

Tuohey, who has posted forfeit to
bind a match If Erne cares to make
one. If the lightweight champion does
not care to make the match the offer is
open to any man in the world. Simms
is ready to meet Eddy Santry at 1913
pounds, weigh in at 3 o'clock, winner
to take all.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-20
BOWLING.

Saturday afternoon, the first game
In the two-man bowling contest will
be played upon the Howard st. alleys.
The bowlers are taking new interest
In the game and the present tourna.
ment promises to be lively one. The
following teams have entered: Tim
norman and Fite; Walsh and Carroll;
Wolf and II. King.
The age-herald., 1900-11-14

afternoon publishes a letter from a Bel gian gentleman who has been travelling to Pekin via the Trans-Siberian Railroad. He describes, under date of September 8, what he saw in the Amur river. His account surpasses In horror those previously pub ished
 'The scenes I have witnessed during the three days since the steamer left Blag- ovetchenek," he says, "are horrible beyond the powers of description It Is the clos ing tableau of fearful human tragedy. Two thousand were deliberately drowned BDagovetchensk, total of l2,000 corpses encumbering the river, among which were thousands of women and children. Navi- gation was all but impossible.
 Last week a boat had to plough her way through tangled and mangled mass of corpses dashed together by their long hair. The banks were literally covered with corpses In the curves of the streams were dark, putrid, smelling masses of human flesh and bone, surging and swaying in the steamers wake and wash. The captain vainly ordered full speed ahead. The sight and Smell will be ever with us
 Prom Blagovetchensk to Aguin, forty five kilometres, numerous villages studded the bank with thriving, industrious popu- lation of over 100000. That of Aguin was 1000 No one will ever know the number of those who perished by shot, sword and stream. Not village is left. The silence of death was around us, the smoking ruins of Aguin on the right, with broken down, crumbling walls and shattered, roofiess houses"
The age-herald., 1900-11-14
GOVERNORS MESSAGE
 TO THE LEGISLATURE

Following is Governor Johnston's mes- sage to the Legislatures
 Gentlemen of the Senate and House.
 You are again assembled to consider the welfare of the commonwealth and to en- act such laws as may seem necessary to you. No mistakes will be made If every member will seek only the public good. l shall submit very briefly to you the condi- ton of the several departments of the State government, and respectfully urge each one to carefully read and consider the full and accurate reports made by the heads of these departments.
 Financial.
 In November, 1896, and before I was in augurated as Governor, the two houses of the General Assembly appointed a joint committe to investigate the financial con- dition of the State This committee was composed of Senators Moody and Smith, and Representatives Merrill Smith and Mitchell, two bankers-one an accomplish ed accountant, since elected chancellor-an other the former treasurer of the State since re-elected-and the other gentleman who has since been the capable chairman of the committee on ways and means or the house. It would seem that 1t would be difficult to find five gentlemen in the State
  them more capable of reaching correct conclusion, or whose high character more entitled them to the confidence of the peo- pie.
 On the 17th of November this committee reported that after confering with the Gov ernor, Hon. William c. Oates, and the au- ditor and treasurer, they found that on the first of January next thereafter QS5O there would be deficit of S56S, ,065.S4.
 This report was unanimously accepted by both houses, not single member of either questioning its fidelity or accuracy.
 Subsequently some question was made as to the accuracy of this report by one or two newspapers. and Auditor White, one of the most capable and faithful, as well as courageous officials the State has ever had, after thorough examination, made a report to me on May 1, 1897, showing what the actual condition of the treasury was on the 1st of January, 1897, preceding. This report showed that the apparent deficit was $621, ,480. .65 but 1t included in that state ment the balances then to the credit of the convict and agricultural departments and the pension fund that had accumulated, which three amounts aggregated S7,SS1 .63, and being deducted from the $62l, ,4S0 .65, left an actual deficit of $573, 499 00. The t5tnt committee doubtless did not consider these balances standing to the credit of the oan- vict and agricultural departments and pen
The age-herald., 1900-11-14
FEARS THAT THE CONCERT IF THE
 POWERS IN CHINA WILL BE BROKEN
London Papers Agitated Over Atti- tude of Germany and United
 States Feeling Pessirnistic

London, November 4-The London morn ing papers are again agitated concerning the stability of the cencert of the powers in China. The attitudes of Germany and the United States meet with disapproval, the former because Count von Waldersee has sent a column to destroy the Ming Tombs, an act which is regarded as needlessly vim dictive, and the latter because it threatens to break up the concert.
 The Daily Chronicle comments strongly upon the American attitude as a feeble compromise which 1t is impossible to &C., cept."
 The Morning Post says: "It would be unreasonable for the United States to break up the concert because they do not desire Indemnity. The powers would probably be willing to consider Americas objections. If, however, the United States have in view some new combination of powers, it would be necessary for great Britain and Ger many to agree upon a common policy to be pursued in the absence of a general agree ment."
 The Standard which dismisses the sub ject with a mere reference, says:
 American opinion on the Chinese problem Is too uncertain to be considered seriously"
 Dr. Morrison, wiring to the Times on Sum- day, expresses the opinion that China will readily accede to all the terms of the con- joint note except the execution of the princes and officials, which 1t will be im- possible to fulfill while the court Is in the hands of these very officials"
 Considerable curiosity is felt at Tien Tsin," says the Shanghai correspondent of the Times, "as to the whereabouts of the Japanese forces, which, though not leaving the country, are disappearing from Pekin and Tien Tsin, it Is not known whither."
 Referring editorially to the present stage of the negotiations the Times says:
 "The United States accepted the German note demanding the punishment of Prince Yuan and the other guilty officials, and it will not be harder to secure the punishment of eleven officials than of the three whose names were originally indicted by the State Department Therefore, 1t Is difficult to see how America could justify in her own eyes a refusal to join with the other powers in steps needful to secure their result"
 Horrible Story.
 Inc nhn hfc
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sion fund as constituting an actual or present charge against the treasury, and the auditors report shows that the com mittee were singularly accurate in their estimate, coming within $53S4 of the correct amount in an estimate that involved many hundred thousand dollars.
 In order that you might have before you the probable condition of the treasury OH January 1, 1901, asked the auditor to in- vestlgate and report to me. transmit that report to you. It shows that there will be an apparent deficit on that day of $209- 27S.72, but from this, as he properly says, should be deducted the balances standing to the credit of the convict department $75.000-and the agricultural department $5OO0-which would leave an apparent de- felt of $84,000 You can, by the passage of a bill covering these two balances into the treasury, dispose of them as liabilities They represent nothing more than the net receipts of these departments over and above expenses and charges, and belong to the people as much as any money in the general fund.
 In addition to this, there is in the audi tors estimate, $55,O00 standing to the credit of the pension fund, which cannot be called for or paid out for about ten months; it is not a present demand; so that practically there will be no deficit on January 1, 1901.
 It must be noted too, that since the re- port of the joint committee in November, 1896, there has been paid from the treas ury s27496O more for interest on our public debt by reason of the increase on Janu- ary 1. 1S97 in the interest rate on our bonds, than In any preceding four years, and $200,000 more has been paid from the general fund for public schools than in any previous four years.
 I think these reports demonstrate two facts First. that the actual, not technical, deficit, on January 1, 1897, was $575, ,449; and second, that the treasury will have the cash on the first of January, 1901, to meet every legitimate demand that can be made upon 1t. It also shows that had not the in- creased amounts noted above for interest on the public debt ($274,9e0) and increased appropriations to public schools ($200, ,00O) been paid out we would have a surplus on the first of January, 1901, of about $500, 900 instead of a deficit of s573,449, and that the net gain in four yeays has been over a mill lion dollars. These results are largely due to better assessments that have been se- curd of real and personal property amounting since 1896 in the aggregate to about 1000, 900; to the recovery of balances found due upon checking up the accounts of public officials; to the rigid economy in the administration of your affairs; to the admirable results obtained by our convict department-this alone contributing more than S1500O0 net gain during this time, and
The age-herald., 1900-11-14
WAS LITTLE DELAY Both Branches Were Organized
 in Short Order RESULT OF ELECTION DECLARED William D. JeIks Elected President of the Senate and Francis L. Pettus
 Speaker of the House. The Proceedings.
RESULT OF ELECTION DECLARED

Age-Herald Bureau, Clancey's Hotel, Montgomery, November 13-(Special.)- first day of the present session of the Gen. eral Assembly of Alabama has been an ex- traordinary one.
 Both houses have accomplished the work that 1t has heretofore required three days to complete. The programme as set out in the Age-Herald this morning was carried out practically to the letter. Both houses completed organization, the vote of the August election was canvassed and pub lished and two bills of great importance were introduced in the house.
 There were no surprises in the selection of important officials for the two houses. For president of the Senate William D. Jelks of Barbour was without opposition before the Senate caucus, and the same was the case with Francis L. Pettus for speaker of the House.
 A pretty contest for expressing and en-
The age-herald., 1900-11-14
COL. SAMFOED'S CONDITION

Opelika November 13.-(SpeciAL)-Th statements in the press that Gov ernor-elect W. J. Sanford would take the oath of office was sent out from Montgom- cry without the knowledge of Governor Sanford. his family or physicians.
 Hon. w. H. Sanford of Troy son of Col onel Sanford, who is here at his bedside, informs your correspondent that such a move was not contemplated, and that the rumor had no foundation Colonel Sanford Is improving steadily, but If a committee were to come, his physicians could not and would not allow the members to administer the oath, and Colonel Samford's son is in- eligible to perform that function, and until he saw 1t in the papers had no knowledge that such an act had been suggested. The family and friends of Governor-elect Sam ford do not have in contemplation now any
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rolling clerk of the Senate between Mrs. Lulu Wood-Francis of Birmingham, Mrs. Gesner and Frank G. Mccall of Montgom- cry, took place. Mrs. Francis won the con- test, and she has been right warmly con graduated by her many friends who are here for the session.
 The serious illness of Governor-elect Sanford and the complications that would probably arise in of his death is the one serious question new confronting the legislators The counting and declaring of the vote of the August election has given some light upon the matter inasmuch as it does away with the possible claim of any other candidate at the August election to the position. The plan to have the oath of office administered to the Governor by notary public at his home in Opelika has been practically abandoned, but 1t may be that the Legislature will go to Opelika in a body that the constitution may be com piled with and the oath administered in the presence of both houses of the General Assembly.
 Two Bills Introduced.
 Two bills were introduced into the House today, looking to strengthening out of the possible complication. The first was by MT Bulger, the full text of which follows: H. 1-To amend section 1853 of the Civil Code of Alabama
 Section Me 1t enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama, that section 1853 of the CIVIL Code or 1oy6 De amended so as to read as follows:
 "section 1852 (ss) (s5) DS)-Governor's oath. By whom and when administered The oath required by the fifteenth article of the constitution of this State may be administered to the Governor by the pre- siding officer of either house of the General Assembly, or by any officer authorized to administer an oath" The bill was referred to the rules committee.
 MT. Tunstall of Hale offered this bill, which was read time and referred to the rules committee:
 bill to be entitled an act providing who Governor of the State of Alabama in the event that the Governor-elect should die before entering upon the discharge of the duties of the office.
 Section 1.-Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama, that in the event of the death of the Governor-elect before he enters upon the discharge of the duties of the office of Governor of Alabama, the President of the Senate shall exercise all the power and authority appeartaining to the office of Governor until the time ap- pointed for election of Governor shall ar rive.
 THE HOUSE.
 Speaker Waller called to order the session ct 12:0S D. m. Prayer was offered by Rev. F. F. Culver of Tuscaloosa The minister was earnest in his petition to God to restore the health of Governor-elect Sanford. Speaker Waller addressed briefly the
The age-herald., 1900-11-14

move looking to his taking the oath of of- flee here
 Whether he will be able to go to Mont gomery or not December f-is of course un- known. Neither can 1t be said that he will not take the oath here, for the conditions that exist have no precedent, and the peo- pie can only await in deep anxiety the outcome.
 Colonel Sanford is still seriously III. He is unable to receive visitors and is too weak and worn to be agitated but is improving He may get well, and then he may not He is making brave struggle for life and is receiving every attention, and yet after all 1t may be that his sturdy heart win give out in the pnequrt contest and that the bsa~ that wears the laurel wreath of vic- tory today may wear the crown of death tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-11-14
MIR. BRYAN
Writes a Letter of Thanks to Georgia
 Legislature.

Atlanta, November 13.-The Georgia Leg islature being unable to adjourn November G. unanimously elected Hon. W. J. Bryan President of the United States. MT. Bryan has acknowledged the compliment, and a letter from him was read in the Senate to- day by order of President Howell.
 MT. Bryan says: While the returns show that the decision rendered. in my favor in Georgia has been ovsrruled Tn the higher court, which includes tn entire nation, yet beg to express my appreciation Of the confidence and the good will expressed by the members of the Georgia Legislature. Yours truly, w. J. BRYAN"
The age-herald., 1900-11-14
German Bishop Tortured.

Berlin, November 13.-Private advices an- nounce that the Catholic-German mission ary, Bishop Hammer, was horribly tortured and then burned alive at Tus Tseng.
 A new batch of letters from soldiers in China appears In d number of papers giving horrible details of wholesale executions of Chinamen at Liang Sian and Ia King but the press generally does not take cognizance of these revelations.
The age-herald., 1900-11-14

body, taking a firm position in advocacy of the passage of a constitutional conVen- tion bill. He believed the regulation Of the franchise to be the paramount issue.
 The members of the House were then enrolled and the oath of office adminis- tered All of the members were present except Messrs. Craig of Dallas, Haralson of DeKalb and Spears of St. Clair. A com mittee consisting of Messrs. Brooks and Jones of Wilcox, Ward, Merrill, Hefin, Harwood, Hammond, Pettus and Tunstall, was appointed to assign seats to members by Congressional districts.
 MT Tunstall moved an informal recess of /tnirty minutes, in order to permit the House to caucus upon officials.
 The Democratic Caucus.
 Immediately upon the adjournment of the House, MT. Wallace of Madison called the members to order and nominated B. Ii. Screws of Montgomery for chairman Of ...e Democratic caucus. MT. Screws was elected by a unanimous vote, and MT. Rob- ert D. Eckelberger of Madison was made secretary. A committee of three was ap- pointed to ascertain the members of the House eligible to seats in the caucus. The committee reported ninety members eligi- ble, and the report was adopted.
 MT. Bankhead moved that all candidates without opposition for House offices be nominated, and the motion carried.
 The result of this motion was the selec- ton of J. c. Adams of Dale for clerk, Fran cs L. Pettus of Dallas for Speaker, Frank N Julian of Colbert for assistant clerk, J. s. Williams of Barbour for enrolling clerk, Robert D. Hasson of Etowah for door, keeper, Thomas J. Fain of Dale for assist ant doorkeeper.
 There was a contest for expressing clerk, and this contest was passed until future caucus
 The caucus adjourned.
 It was 1:12 p. m. when the House recon vened. The speaker declared the order to be the election of officers, and the caucus officers were chosen by the full Democratic House vote, the ten Populists and Rpub- lcans not voting.
 A resolution by Mir Harwood, thanking Hon. Charles D. Walker for the able, im- partial and dignified manner In which he had presided during the day, was unani- mously passed
 MT. O'Brien moved the appointment of committee to notify MT. Pettus of his cleo ton as speaker, and Messrs. O'Brien, Clarke and Tunstall were named upon the committee. When the committee returned the House arose and cheered the new speaker. MT. O'Brien introduced MT. Pettus to the speaker, who In return presented his successor to the House, saying that the
The age-herald., 1900-11-14
Empress Makes Appointments.

Shanghai, November 13.-It Is asserted here that the Empress Dowager has ap- pointed Sir Robert Hart director of the imperial maritime customs to arrange the indemnity question with the powers.
 An imperial edict appoints u Hung Chang to replace General Yung Lu as general of the northe Il army.
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House had never had truer, abler nobler man to sit as member
 MT. Pettus, in returning thanks to the House, spoke of the solemnity of the hour, because of the inability of the great and good man who had been chosen as Governor of Alabama, to be in Montgomery today. He was sure that the prayers of the House and of every good man and woman In Ala bam& went up that the sick man might speedily recover.
 Took Oath of Office.
 The speaker then took the oath of of flee and declared the body ready for busi- ness.
 MT. Clarke of Mobile offered resolution,
 lContinued on Second Page).
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As Bad as Birmingham.

Jacksonville, Fla, November 13.-At Fruit Cave, Fla this morning a man named AL bert Houston decapitated man named Dorman Patio with a knife. They qua{- reled over 40 cents. Houston was arrested.