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The age-herald., 1900-07-15
P6nnSuIVdni0 Hat Go. 117 North Twentieth Street
 Ira L. Armstrong, Mgr.
BAND OF GYPSIES
 RIDE ON THE TRAIN
One of the First Instances of the Kind on Record All of them Very
 Much Excited.

The Gypsy band that has been encamped in Jefferson County for some time, supply ing Birmingham and it's suburbs with pie turesque fortune-tellers, leaves for Cincin- natl by the Alabama Great Southern this morning at 545. It is quite departure from their established custom for Gypsies to travel by rail. The rule is for them to use their wagons and horses for transpor- tation, no matter how great the distance or how rough the road may be.
 This band Is made up of Russian Gypsies. According to their chief, Emile Michel. these wanderers migrated from their na- tive land to Egypt, and from Egypt they came to the United States, spreading their tents near Baltimore. From Baltimore they came overland to Birmingham
 Yesterday Chief Michel called at General Freight Agent Seviers office and paid the freight on wagons and horses, and later called on Passenger Agent Ellis and bought thirty-five full tickets. He was accompa- nied by a number of his band, men and women and lively jabber was heard All of the party tried to speak at once. Mr. Ellis blushed somewhat and hemmed and hawed a little when the women appealed to him for cheaper rates. But he kept a cool head and got his price. Besides the thrty-five who had to supply themselves with tickets, there are thirty or forty ba- bies in the band who ride free.
 To carry their equipment-wagons, horses tents and furniture-two cars are required, and for the Gypsies themselves one coach. The chief informed reporter that this would be the first time that any of his band had ever travelled on a railway train.
 "Yes, it is a departure from the old way he said, "but no nomads must get a twentieth century move on us, just like the rest of the human race Wagon travel is to our liking, but we find it is too slow for long distances. The train will make our heads swim, and most of us will be sick, but we will get to our journeys end in hurry. We didn't engage a sleeper, because we would be too i'll to sleep. Per- haps on our next long trip some of us will venture in sleeping car'
 Chief Michel speaks fairly good English and is glib talker.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
THE POLICE HAVE ANOTHER BUSY DAY Boy Arrested Charged With
 Stealing a Watch. BURGLARS LEAVE A CARD On it Was You Will Find the Police at the Citizens" Mass Meeting
 Entered House ofMr.
 Jungerman
BURGLARS LEAVE A CARD

Henry Kelley a 17-year-old boy, was ar rested by Officers Thompson and Brown yesterday morning and locked up in the city jail on the charge of grand larceny.
 At 1 o'clock yesterday morning Officer ThomDson was notified that watch, val ued at $50, belonging to Mrs Adams, had been stolen from her residence on avenue D, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. The officers were informed that Henry Kelley had broken into a trunk and taken the watch, and that he hal gone to the Union Depot. Acting on this in- formation, they went to the depot, and there found Kelley with the watch. They arrested him and took him to the city jail, where he was confined to await trial.
 The residence of H. J. Jungerman, at 252O Second avenue, was entered by some un- known person or persons Friday night in the absence of MT. Jungerman, and robbed of a suit of clothes a razor a poclcetbook and other articles. The burglar or burglars discarded some of their clothes while in the house and left them in MT. Jungerman's room. On coat which Mr. Jungerman discovered lying on the floor he found a card with the following written on it:
 You will find the police at the citizens mass meeting"
 young white man giving his name as R. E. Lee was arrested last night between 12 and 1 o'clock and locked up in the city jail on the charge of carrying concealed weapons. It is stated that he jumped off of the Louisville and Nashville train which arrives here at 1225 at Fourteenth street, and that when arrested for that the officer discovered a razor in his pocket, hence the charge of carrying concealed weapons.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
Sunday School Associa tion

The quarterly meeting of the Birmingham City Sunday School Association will be held at the Central Presbyterian Church, Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, tomorrow night. The following programme has been arranged for that occasion:
 Devotional Exercises Q5 minutes)-Rev. s. L. Handley.
 What Constitutes a Good Superintend- ent?"-B. B. Conner (20 minutes); R. F. Lewis, alternate.
 Song.
 What Constitutes a Good Teacherg'- John H. A.ilier 60 minutes); T. Henry Johnson, alternate.
 General discussion will follow the dis cussion of each subject, limited to five minute talks.
 Song, selected.
 Benediction.
 Do not fail to attend and see that your Sunday school is represented.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
Gut Price Sale on SjlkS. for this Week.

Khaki Wash Silk in stripes, plaids and checks, were S9c and 49c; cut price, 25c a yard.
 Fancy Taffeta Silks in very bright, eff fective stripes and checks; was 75c and S9c; cut price, 53c a yard
 Solid Colored Taffeta Silks in black and all the leading shades; was 65c; cut price, 4Sc a yard.
 Foulard Silks, A inches wide, in very. pastel colorings; was 9Sc; cut price, 79c yard.
 2S-inch Black Satin Duchesse, all-silk, ex- tra super black; regular $1.25 quality; cut price, 93c yard.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
WOMAN'S CLUB APPEALS
To the Women to Do Their Shopping
 Before Six O'clock

The Woman's Club has appealed to the women of the city to make their purchases before 6 o'clock in the afternoon every day, except Saturday in order that clerks may get away from the stores at o'clock. The club passed a resolution last year request ing the merchants to close at 6 o'clock, and most of them now do so, but great many women when out shopping go too late to get through with their purchases in time for the clerks to get away at the closing hour It is said that in many instances the clerks are kept at the stores until near ly o'clock waiting on customers.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
CAN SLEEP NOW.
Since Leaving Of Coffee.

"Up to five years ago, I had used coffee all my life, but was finally forced to give it up on account of the way it acted on me. Right after drinking it, I would be taken with a dizzy headache and sour stomach and have to take a cup of strong tea before I could go about my work.
 Two years ago, I started on Postum Food Coffee and since finding how to make 1t properly, I would not exchange 1t for the best coffee I ever saw. My old troubles have disappeared entirely, I have gained considerable flesh and what is still better, sleep perfectly at night, which was not the case while using coffee.
 When I first used Postum, my husband complained of It's being tasteless so tried to use more of 1t, but as that did not help matters, tried more boiling, which proved to be the right thing and now it is delic- ious." Mrs. w. A. Eckels, Sis- son, Calf.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
Creel Still at large

Selma, July H.-(Special. )-Grant Creel, who killed Jesse Troup and William Col lins at picnic at Lake Lanier last SaturI day, was seen at his home near this city yesterday at dinner time He eluded tho officers, and it was rumored that he would give himself up this morning. In fact the morning paper stated that he had given himself up last night, but the fact in the case is that, after consulting with | his friends, Greet decided to move on, and &C., cordingly last night he left for parts ,un- known.
 This is the second time Greet started to give himself up and changed his mind the other time being immediately after the shooting. 9d D
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
Birmingham, Ala. July IA, 1900.

To Whom 1t May Concern: It affords me genuine pleasure to give Professor James J. Whit, of this city, my unqualified endorsement as a disciplinarian and instructor. i heartily commend him to lege.
 My reasons are:
 First-Personal acquaintance and previ- ous recommendations from friends else- where who command my confidence Second-My son attended last session his University High School, this city, and made most satisfactory progress in all his studies and in his department.
 W. c. GARRETT
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
ON SALE MONDAY.

500 Colored Shirt Waists at 39c, 69c and $119; (worth 75c, $1.50 and $250). They are made of Percales, Lawns Madras and Cling hams plain or trimmed. better lot of colored shirt waists was never offered at 39c, 69c and s1.19, here, elsewhere or any where.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
Funeral of Arthur Hanlin

The funeral of Arthur G. Hanlin, who was drowned Thursday at the Isle of Palms, near Charleston, will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Avon dale Methodist church. The interment will be in Woodlawn.
 The body will reach Birmingham by the Central of Georgia at 80.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15

Don't leave Birmingham for health giving waters for Park CT has them all. Tate Springs, Livingston, Lithia, Blue Lick, Congress-and a long list of others received fresh every day in glass direct from the springs. 1913 First ave-, three doors from Morris Hotel.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
To Investigate Ensley Fire

The insurance adjusters will be here to- morrow to investigate the recent fire that destroyed the plant of the Birmingham Ce- ment Company at Ensley. It is stated that as soon as the insurance is adjusted sEd a settlement had with the companies the Ce- ment Company will begin the work of re- building the plant on the site of the plapt that was burned. President Baldwin of the Cement Company Is expected here tomor- row.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
A Negro Applicant

Burrell Bailey, negro miner at Helena, has made application for certificate as mine foreman. Examinations for foremen were held here last week, and Bailey was one of the miners who came to town to stand the examination. He is the first ne- gro to apply for a foreman's certificate in Alabama. The mine at Helena where he is employed Is operated by negroes.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
Father O'ReiIly's Party Returns

Rev. Father O'Reilly, Rev. Father Wright, A. J. Riley, William P. Kennedy, Redmond Wheeler and M. Maloney have returned from the gulf coast where they spent week fishing. They report having had most enjoyable time.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
REV. R. D. PATRICK
President Judson Institute Will Preach
 in Birmingham Today

Rev. R. D. Patrick, President of the Jud-
 son Institute at Marion, one of the most complete colleges for young women in the South and one of the oldest and most hon. ored institutions of learning, will occupy the pulpit at the South Side Baptist Church this morning at Il o'clock The Rev. MT. Patrick has on previous occasions been heard in the Baptist churches in this city.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
ON YQUR OUTING.

whether fishing or hunting, you musn't ne- gleet a supply of our Samuels Whiskey, bottled in bond to counteract the effect of an involuntary sousing in a trout stream or a sudden downpour from the skies. The best obtainabe whiskies, brandies, gins, cocktails and cordials-to say nothing of the indispensable blackberry cordial-are all ways to be found at
 SOLOMON & LEWIS,
 192S-1930 First Ave. Phone 1912.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
Two Specials in HOSi6ru.

Children's Ribbed Lisle Hose, absolutely fast black regular 35c quality, for 25c, all sizes.
 Ladies' Dropstitched Lisle Thread Hose. worth 35c. for 25c
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
SAM GREER DEAD
Worthy Citizen Died at Copeland and
 Berry Hospital

MT. Sam Greer, brother of Rev J. J. Greer, died last night at Copeland and Ber- rvs Hospital His remains will be taken to Charlotte, N. C., for interment. 4
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
BarQainS in LaC6S,

50 cortons of fine French Valenciennes Laces, over insertions, from 1 to inches wide; the correct style for trimming Lawn Dresses; put up in 2-yard pieces; value 25c, 35c and SOC; for 10c, 15c, 25c and 35c
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
SISTER SUPERIOR.

The favorite whiskey of famous men Is HARPER Because of it's smooth, ex- quisite flavor; because of its matchless purity; because of its mellow age. No wonder it's the favorite. Every drop ster- ling. HARPER WHISKEY, Sold by all leading dealers, Birmingham, Ala.
 6-N-thurs-sun-6m
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
Forecast for Alabama

Washington, July H-Forecast for Ala bama Local rains and thunderstornas in southern portions; fair in northern Sunday and Monday; fresh southeasterly winds.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
JuIu Wash Goods Bargains.

At 5c.-Very sheer Colored Lawns, de- signs and coloring to please any taste; not a yard worth less than 10c; our price 5c.
 At 10c-Five hundred pieces of fine Batin and Jaconettes, all the most wanted pat terms and colors, worth from 15 to 1Sc; our price, 10 cents.
 At 11c.-Indian Dimities, 60 designs to se- lect from. Dimity Is not surpassed by any printed wash fabric for delicacy and grace at Il cents.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
BURGER DRY GOODS GO. 1O13-10I5 2d Ave.
Five Specials MOnddu.

One case Al soft finished Bleached De- nestle, at 61ac.
 32-inch very sheer and fine White India Linen, at S12c.
 32-inch English Madras for shirts and shirt waists at 10c
 One case of Ladies' Lisle Thread, Drop stitched Hose, at 25c a pair.
 100 different patterns Irish Dimities, were 25c and 35c, closing out price 16c yard.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15

Invigorating and refreshing -Moerlein Beer.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15

Elder James Sharp will preach at the Christian Tabernacle, corner Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street. Sunday morning at Il o'clock, and at Beggs Hall Woodlawn, Sunday evening at o'clock
The age-herald., 1900-07-15

Some good, some better, but the Superior brand of con- deused milk is best. Price lOc
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
Sunda Church Services

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, Rev I. D. Steele pastor. Services by the pastol at Il a. m. and p. m.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15

Gospel meeting for men this afternoon at 33O in parlors of Y. M. c. A. All men in- vited.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
You Take NO RISK

when you buy from US, we sell a clean line of Up>to>Date Hats and Furnish ings at prices that are moderate. No job lots, no odds and ends, but goods that we can guarantee as to style and quality.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15

FINE Job Printing. Get our prices.
 Dewberry Book Store.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15

Highest temperature S9; lowest tempera ture, 70; average temperature, 79.
 BEN. M JACOBS, Station Agent, U. S. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1900-07-15
THE WEATHER

Birmingham, Ala, July 14, 1900. Local observations during the 24 hours ending D. m., Central time:
The age-herald., 1900-07-15

The Colonial Rocking Arm Chairs Colonial Cabinets The Colonial styles furnishings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20
ASSURANCES FROM RUSSIA
NO PURPOSE OF TERRITORIAL AGGRES-
SION IN CHINA

Washington, June 19.-The Russian C~farge
! L. Affaires here. Mr.. Wollant this morning in
formed Secretary Hay that his Government was
dispatching four thousand Russian troops from
Port Arthur to Taku. The Department accepted
this statement without comment.
1t is known to the officials here that Japan
also is sending a corresponding number of troops
to the seat of trouble, and that England, Ger
many and France are doing likewise It is be-
lieved that, with force, numbering
about two thousand, including the 9th Infantry
the international army will be quite strong
enough to relieve the siege Of the legations at
Peking.
One of the most important developments of
the day, however was that the notice by the
Russian Government of its intention to dis
patch four thousand troops to China was ac-
companied by an undertaking that these troops
were to be used for the assistance of Europeans
and Americans, and with no purpose of terri
torial aggression on the part of Russia. This
assurance was received with the greatest salts
faction 1t is understood that Japan, in view
of Russia's frank declaration. will consent to
assume the same obligation toward the other
nations, in which case the greatest obstacle to
effective action, whether concurrent or joint by
the Powers in China, may be considered as re-
moved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20
WILD REPORTS FROM CHINA
COAST CITIES CONTINUE TO FURNISH
STIRRING BUT DOUBTFUL NEWS.

London, June 20, 3 a. m.-"The Russian re-
lieving force arrived outside of Peking this
morning" says the Shanghai correspondent OF
THE Daily Express" and Immediately began
to attack the city on two sides, employing
numerous artillery.
The force apparently arrived in the nick of
time, for the Chinese assert that the attack on
the legations had been successfully renewed
On the night of June 16 the Chinese troops un-
der Generals Tung Fuh Slang and Tung Ching
attacked the legations and set on fire five Euro
pean buildings. Nothing definite is known
to the result, except that the Chinese were dis
appointed, although other reports utterly dis
credited by foreigners here, are that the Chinese
infuriated by the destruction of Taku, have
since massacred all the foreigners in Peking."
A modified version Of these rumors received at
Berlin is that the French as well the Ger
man Minister has been killed
1t is now reported at Shanghai that it was on
board the Russian cruiser Korietz and not the
Mandschur. that the explosion occurred killing
and wounding than fifty. 1t is reported
that no fewer than seven hundred Chinese were
killed in the forts.
The British cruiser Undaunted arrived at
Shanghai yesterday. cleared for action and took
up a position commanding the Chinese forts.
There are three Chinese cruisers in the harbor.
The new Chinese cruiser Hai-Yang, built by
the Armstrong;. has been taken into custody at
Taku by the British and Russians
The disorderly elements have secured the
upper hand at Wuhu and Sze-Chuan. where the
native Christians have been massacred.
The Shanghai correspondent ot The Daily
News" telegraphing yesterday, says:
The Chinese officials here assert that they
have news from Peking up TO June II. The situ-
alton was then very serious. Beyond that they
claim to have received nothing, but they deny
that dispatches have been withheld.
Admiral Seymour's column is now in the mid
die Of an arid plain, with no food and no good
water. and surrounded by hostile forces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20
SEYMOUR NEEDS RELIEF.
SITUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
COLUMN. REPORTED DESPERATE.

tcopyrrhr: 1890: BY The New-York Trlbune.l
IBE CABLE To THE TRIBUNEl
London. June 20. a. m.-The Chinese situa-
ton is apparently unchanged All sorts Of
rumors are current in Shanghai, but not any
really fresh news is forthcoming. The Ex-
press" correspondent mentions report that the
Emperor is dead. and that the Empress is pre-
pairing for flight. while Russian relieving force
IS said to have arrived outside of Peking yester-
day morning and Immediately begun an attack
the city.
AT Yunnan-Fu where rising has been gath
ering force for some days past, six hundred
Christians attached to the French missions are
reported TO have been murdered and the French
Consul made prisoner.
Japan is said 10 be mobilizing twenty-five
thousand troops for immediate transport.
An Imperial decree has been published banish-
ing General Tuny Fuh Slang and Ii Hung
Chang has been ordered to proceed with all
speed to Peking.
The News" correspondent at Shanghai says
the Chinese officials there have received intel
ngence from Peking down TO June II. The sit
uation was AT that time very serious. but no
details were known.
Conflicting reports are published with regard
to Admiral seymours relief column A News
message from Shanghai says the force has not
yet returned to Tien-Tsin, but is still sur
rounded by hostile forces in the middle of an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20

at heart believe that some decision should be
made.
ROOSEVELT APPEALS To DELEGATES.
Governor Roosevelt after the cheering for Mr..
Woodruff ceased. said:
After the equally dignifed and generous state
me1t of the Lieutenant Governor, I feel that a
word is due this delegation from me. and vet
simply wish you 10 take at their face value the
words have already said, and wish 10 repeat
the last sentence of the statement I made YES
terday, in which I said: Il feel that the best
field of my usefulness to the public and TO the
party is in New-York State. and If the party
should see fit TO renOminate me for Governor
l can in that position help the National ticket
as in no other way, and earnestly ask that
every friend of mine in the Convention respect
my wish and judgment"
AS I meant it then, I mean it now. If you
doubt my sincerity then you have no business
my sincerity, 1 ask You TO respect it.
After this strong refusal Robert c. Waldo,
of Brooklyn, made a strong speech urging that
the Governors wish ought TO be respected and
the delegation should vote a unit for Wood
ruff The same plea made by Mr.. Howe.
a KINGS County delegate.
WOODRUFF ASKS FOR DELAY.
At this Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff sprang
up and said:
I would ask that action be deferred on this
until we give the subject mature thought and
/ do not wish a vote vet. As the case stands
nominated not I do not admit I cannot be
nominated but / say IL is not absolutely sure.
In the case OF Theodore Roosevelt there is no
uncertainty l know how Governor Roosevelt
has talked for six months. and I know that
more sincere man breathss the breath OF life
II he allows his name 70 go before the COnven-
tiOn we are assured that he VIII be named and
the Empire State viii be the gamer. II he stiu
refuses, the nomination may gO-GOd knows
where-possibly To some State which is sure TO
give the ticket 10000 majority. Therefore
subordinate all 70 the thought 10 what Is
best for the party.
Governor Roosevelt jumped up and stood
silent for moment Then ne said uttering his
words with vigOr.
have taken this position after long consuIta-
ton with many friends and political leaders.
l took the position that L did not want this
nomination If the party would be pleased TO
nominate me for Governor OF New-YOrk where
believe I can be Of most service TO the. party.
or course never had any right to say IL I was
nominated for Vice President 7 would refuse.
Certain gentlemen seem to doubt my sincerity.
Again I ask YOU recall what I have said
and / appeal % YOU. my fellow delegates and
my friends. to respect that wish and credit me
with being Jealous for the best interests ct
the party as any one else here
ROOsEvELT'S LAST STAND.
Speeches were made by c. A. Moore. Frederick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20

TO RENOMLNATE PRESIDENT lrKINLEY BY ACCLAMATIoN
TO-DAY


The twelfth Republican
Pha yesterday by Senator Hanna chairman OF the National Committee
Wcott
ord and predicted the reelection OF President MCKINLEY The usual
be by
platform the Committee
on ooku up the econtes
The result of the for the WPdenc
doubt The nomination OF Roosevelt appeared still
o Long DoIve ased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20
RUSSIANS ATTACKING PEKING,
RELIEVING FORCE SAID TO BE SHILLING THE CHINESE
CAPITAL ON TWO SIDES WITH Many GUNS


exciting reports Chinese
cities last night
relieving reached Pekng nick
time" "ando t ohaveat ked the city with artillery
Of continued
Shanghai.
middle
hostile forces.
thousand China Russia
gsion.
Endynon reports from Tak that
ID British Admiral Taku had heard
nothing Admiral Seynour column IieTs This
than the intelligence
brought to Che-Fo by Japanese torpedo boat
the mandatory the Powers and
twent 1ousand troops to revived.
summoned Peing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-20
FRENCH FORCE IN THE EAST,

Paris, June 19.-The French Government will
have 1900 troops at Taku when the reinforce
ments just ordered out reach there Two thou
sand will reach Taku before July s.
The dispatch of a cruiser division, which was
decided upon to-day. will give France strong
naval force consisting of seven modern cruisers
three of the first class and four of the second
four gunboats and dispatch boat