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Evening journal., 1900-07-16
CHINA PROBABLY PAVING
WAY FOR TERRIBLE NEWS

Washington. July 16.-Such news as
came to Washington yesterday from
China was distinctly bad II consisted
OF cablegram to Minister Wu from
Sheng, the imperial director OF posts
and telegraphs ct Shanghai, and, ac-
eording to the minister. was in reply to
the urgent message he himself had
sent on Saturday to that official ask
ing him to try to secure some news
from the Chinese capital. This cable
gram Minister Wu regarded as of suf-
ficient Importance to carry in person
directly to Secretary Hay, who was
waiting at his home for news. The
message was as follows;
"Pekin news of July says that Gen.
Tuan Fuh Slang, in disobedience OF
imperial orders, was about to use guns.
Legations and the government will be
in peril"
This news is corroborative of that
contained in a recent cablegram from
Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai
although the consul generals dispatch
gave his Pekin news the date of the
9th, saying that the final attack upon
the legations with guns was about to
begin on the 9TH of July. It is sur
missed here that Mr.. Goodnow got his
news from Sheng. who is certainly in
position to secure the first news from
Pekin.
Aside from the gloomy forecast given
of the end of the terrible struggle OF
the legationers against the inevitable
the significant feature Of the message
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tire right to search for and recover the
treasure. In 1890 the Merritt Wreck
ing Company brought to light more
evidence of the existence of the ship in
pieces Of teak wood, Old-fashiOned
hand-forged bolts and similar indica-
tions of an old vessel.
Some time in 1892 DR.. Seth Pancoast
of Philadelphia, conducted a similar ex-
pedition. but nothing ever came of it.
Old pilots familiar with the Break
water have little faith in the finding OF
the treasure ship, claiming that no liv-
ing person knows Just the position OF
location where the De Braak lies.
There are many persons who do not
believe that the obstacle struck by the
Philadelphia tug Pilot is the long
sought treasure ship.
According to the best evidence in the
possession of the De Braak Treasure
Company, the wreck of the De BraaB
lies ten miles further down the coast.
Whether there is or ever was any
money on the wreck is a matter o.
doubt. The records of the British Gov.
ernment show that the vessel had VERY
little. Spectators have spent consider.
iable money in looking for the vessel
and all kinds of magnetic charms have
been used to convince those who ars
not acquainted with the facts Of the
case that the De Braak had several mil.
! lion dollars in specie on board at the
time she was lost
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
IIAVEMEYER HOUSE STRICKEN:
SUICIDE Or KANSAS EDITOR
Natalie Meyer SucCumbS to Mysterious Bullet Wound.
ESkrdge Was Determined to End Suffering
From Cancer Of the Liver

Railway. n. j.. July 16.-Mrs. Natalie
Mayer, wife Of John Mayer, and eld-
est daughter Of the late Theodore
Havemeyer, died in the Mayer man
sion, on Mountainside Farm. near here.
late Saturday afternoon. Little definite
was known concerning the cause Of
death until yesterday, when Com
mander Winslow, u. S. n, who is mar
ried to a sister of Mrs. Mayer, gave
out the following statement: Mrs.
Mayer died from the effect Of a pistol
shot accidentally fired. The wound
was not at first believed to be fatal. ="
Or. Albert zabriskie. the FIRST physician
to be called after Mrs. MayeF WAS hurt.
said; Il understand that Commander
Winslow said to one OF the members
Of the family that he would have some
body before the coroner who would
testify that Mrs Mayer said she acci-
dentally shot herself"
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IS the coupling Of the fate OF the i'm
perial government with that OF the
foreign ministers. officials here de-
rive some satisfaction from this por-
tion of the dispatch, as It sustains
them in the position they have held
from the first that the Chinese gov
ernment Is not at war with Christen-
dom, but is confronting a formidable
insurrection. There still remains Il
suspicion that. while Mr.. Wu is un-
doubtedly acting with perfect SINGER
ity. that Sheng who is represented to
be clever and adrOit man, may know
more Of the actual happenings at Pekin
than he is willing to reveal at once.
1t is feared that he is trying to pre-
pare the way for the disclosure of ter
rible news, hoping that by letting it
come out gradually the blow will not
fall with such severity and perhaps
with such disastrous results to his own
people as might be the case IL the
whole story were impaired to the
world at once.
This news. it may be noted comes
entirely from Chinese sources. Il is
now y days since a word has come
directly from any of the unfortunates
besieged in the legations at Pel1in.
The last message from there was from
Sir Robert Hart, the Englishman in
charge Of the Chinese customs service.
and was of undoubted authenticity. 1t
represented the situation OF the lega-
tioners as desperate. and implored
help. The last word from Minister
Conger came TO the state department
from Pekin under date of June u. At
that time he asked that Seymour's in
ternational relief column. which was
even then doomed to fail should sig
nal its approach when near Pekin.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
HEBREW DEMOCRATIC CLUB ELECTS
Committee Appointed to Draft ResOIu-
tiOnS Endorsing Bryan

Officers Of the Hebrew Democratic
Club were elcted yesterday as follows:
J. Faber. president; B. Herzbrum. first
vice-president; j. Huber. second vice
president; S. J. Baeringer, financial
and recording secretary; S. Kasdin,
treasurer; A. WOlfsOn, sergeant-at-
arms. A committee has been appointed
to draft resolutions to endorse Bryan
and Stevenson. President Of City
Council William Alexander and
Joseph S. Dunlap were present and
made speeches.
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asylum. the children being taken to
an orphanage. The family was re-
united about three weeks ago, but dur
ing the separation Eisen had contract
ed an affection of the lungs. Little
work came to him Of late, and he found
IL hard struggle to provide his fam
lily with meager necessities OF life. The
Hebrew Benevolent society aided the
family on several occasions, but II is
thought that Eisen became despOndent
because of his inability to provide for
his family and decided to end the
struggle in death.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
PARSON SCORES TRUSTEE
Accused Him Of Trying 60 Wreck
Struggling Church

The Rev. r. p. Karholsen. pastor Of
Kingswood NJ. e. Church. yesterday
accused a former trustee Of trying TO
cripple a struggling church and
causing it TO receive a financial black
eye"
He also said the trustee. whom he
named. had induced six other trustees
to withdraw as official members, and
he added that it would have been better
for Kingswood Church If he had left
there a year ago.
Members discussed the pastor
statement at all services during the
day.
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GIRL BURNED TO DEATH
Terrible Fate OF Anna Waddeu
Whose Apron Caught Fire

Chester, July 16.-While preparing
breakfast yesterday Anna Waddell, IA
years of age, received burns which he
suited in her death. Anna was using a
gasoline stove, the flames from which
caught her apron. In a moment she
was enveloped in fire. and ran scream
ing through the house and out into the
street
Her mother. who was ill left her bed
ana ran 70 Anna's rescue, while neigh,
bors, Mortified at the sight of the pill
lar Of fire, tore off the burning clothes
Mrs. Waddell was badly burned abou'
the hands. Anna was sent 10 the Ches
Ter Hospital, where she died yesterday
afternoon.
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Missionaries Plea For Prayer.

Shanghai, July 16.-The American
missionaries ask the newspapers to
publish the following appeal to the
Christian people OF the United States:
The missionaries in China ask a
special prayer from every pulpit for
the guidance OF the government and
the speedy succor of Americans and ma
tive converts in extreme peril"
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
Death OF william j. Han

William ]. Hall. who was for fifteen
years superintendent OF Swarthmore
College. and who was well-known in
this city, died in Albuquerque New
Mexico, on Thursday last. He was a
brother OF Mrs, John c. Philips and
Mrs. Allan Speakman. Of this city.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
TOO HOT FOR COMFORT
sweltering Humanity Seeks in Vain
for Cool Spots

Everybsdy in Wilmington suffered
from the extreme heat yesterday and
to-day, although many attempt to
dodge the issue by visiting parks and
watering places.
In the early morning yesterday
promenaders were out in large num-
bers, but toward the noon hour the
streets were deserted except by the few
who had to be on the move. The streets
present a more animated appearance
to-day, even though the heat is more
intense.
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Oh to NIal.e Their Renort

Members of the Financial Committee
who have been auditing the accounts
Of the committee in charge Of the re-
cent Elks' carnival and street frair. viii
make their report at the meeting of the
Wilmington Lodge Of Elks tonight
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Missionary Meeting

At BishOpstead on Thursday after
noon a lawn missionary meeting will
be held. The speakers will be the Rev
Or. Lloyd the new general secretary OF
the National Board Of Missions, and
Major Moses Veale OF Philadelphia,
both well-knOwn for their ability and
elOquence.
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showing the present political condition
Of your district and return same to
this committee as soon as possible, as
we desire the information in prelimi-
nary political work.
Very respectfully yours.
WILLARD SALISBURY.
Chairman OF Democratic State Central
Committee.
BY order Of the committee.
.C. c. CLIFTON, Secretary.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
Jackstone Caused a Death

Sarah E. France, aged years. who
died on Thursday. was buried on Satur-
day. The little one, while playing sew
eral days ago. swallowed a blackstone.
which was discovered in her throat in
a pcst-mortem examination
Evening journal., 1900-07-16

Emporia, Kan, July 16.-C. Y. Esk-
ridge, editor Of the Emporia Republi-
can and former lieutenant governor OF
Kansas, died at his home in this city
yesterday from self inflicted wounds.
Mr.. Eskridge had been in for several
months. After he had fired one shot
into the upper part of his body his
sister-in-law struggled with him for
the possession of the weapon, but he
managed to infict another wound.
which proved fatal He remained con-
scious TO the last. and talked with his
family as they stood about his bed.
He had been III with cancer Of the
liver for several months. He knew. he
said, that recovery was impossible and
he did not care to suffer longer.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
VISITED MINQUADALE HOME
Yesterday was a Great Day for the
Old People Who Live There

Al the MinQuadale Home yesterday
was known as Cunningham Dal," as
the Rev. Henry Ward Cunningham
rector Of Calvary p. E. Church. and
Mrs. Cunningham made their regular
visit to the home.
Later in the day. Walter Sillltoe's
class, Of Asbury Sunday school. anC
Miss Louetta Sillitoe. the evangelist
visited the home. and there were speak
ing and singing, which were greatly
enjoyed by the old people
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
Rnmors of a Democrntic Dnilr

RumOrs Of a Democratic Daily
1t is said that the Democrats, headed
by Willard Salisbury and Governor
Ebe w. Tunnel, will establish a daily
paper in this city. Negotiations are
said to be under way for the purchase
CT the plant of the Freie Presse.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
MRS. NELLIE ARTS DEAD
Died After n Painful Illness of Sew.
eral Months

Mrs. Nellie McCarron Arts, Of No.
703 West Second street. died yesterday
morning after an illness of several
months. She was the daughter of
Mrs. David J. Chambers, and was
well-known.
Mrs. Artis was % years of age. She
leaves a 4-year-Old son. The funeral
will take place on Wednesday morning
and high mass will be said in st. Paul's
r. G. Church.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
Outing at shelIpot

Members of the Sunday schools OF
the Church Of the Good Shepherd
Philadelphia, and Emmanuel Church.
Holmesburg, Pa, arrived here on the
steamer City OF Chester, on Saturday.
and picnicked at Shellpot Park.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16

y. NJ. G. A, Improvements Pushed
improvements TO the Y. NJ. C. A..
building are being rapidly pushed for
ward. The masonry work was started
to-day.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
RED NEWS REUNION
Beneath The Trees Of ShelIpot Forest
They Fight PaIeIaees

Under the spreading trees in Shellpot
Park the reunion of MinQua Tribe. I'm
proved Order Of Red Men, on Saturday
afternoon and evening was a success.
While in the forest a sham battle was
given between palefaces and Indians.
Members OF other tribes attended the
gathering. and IL is estimated that 49,
900 persons were in the park.
Another feature was a voting contest
for a set of jewels, to be awarded to
the most popular tribe. The vote re-
ottIf.I.
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Many Went to Baltimoc

About 500 persons took advantage Of
the 81 excursion to Baltimore over the
b. & o. railroad yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16
Sow Ruilding oneratIans

Building Inspector John j. Cassidy
last week issued permits amounting to
$40 1000.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16

Harvey Kirkwood has been visiting
in Greenhurst, Nd.
Evening journal., 1900-07-16

Want Page closes at IL
o'clock. No ads taken
over the telephone for
the same day after Has
a. m.
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standing on equal ground in scholarship With the boys. The university is endowed with an exceptionally fine faculty and is well equipped in almost every departmenf each of which is presided over by a most distinguished scholar.
 We were so fortunate" she continued. "as to have with us on this visit Miss Julia Tutwiler, the fostering rnother of the annex and for whom it has the honor of being named We were more than pleased to hear the plans and ambitions of this nolIa woman. who has already do -e so much for the uplifting of all classes of humanity. The annex, in which her heart exults wotIld have to be almost perfect to meet with her entire desires such is her loving au- bition for its success. Miss Avery, the efficient matron who presides over this do- main. fulfills most satisfactorily the many requirement. of her position
 ''The girls of the Annex have their study hall in the university, next the office of the president. It is well lighted comfortably warmed and furnished here they can pre- pare their lessons without repairing to their rooms. Although small favors are thank fully received, still, we hope the day not far distant when the girls of the Annex will have adequate and equal home and domes- tic appointments with those of our boys This year the Building Is sufficiently large, there being only eleven admitted; but an- other year there will be others craving ad- nlltdHCS, WuO Stldll nave to De QenieQ un- less suitable accommodations can be sup piled. Almost all the workings and ap- pointments are excellent and up to date in every respect, and every Alabamian should feel pride and rally to its support and up- building, especially is this incumbent upon the women of our state who are interest ted in the higher education of our young wo- men. Nothing for the comfort and edifica- tion of the pupils seems to be overlooked or left undone, so far as in the power of the president and his faculty to accomplish. The curriculum is extensive and high and markings made in accord with standard at tained. The brisk step and bright looks of these students evince that the efforts of our good president and able faculty are duly appreciated and improved. The pro- fessorS and their good wives, not only promote in every way the intellectual ad- yancement and growth of these girls, butt also render them exceptionally fine and frequent opportunities for sociei culture. I cannot refrain from mentioning wi:a pride the charming reception given our commit tee at the elegant home of the president. at which these girls presided with unusual grace and ease of manner. It-is oil such
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ty annex, they have spoken most enthusi- astically of their delightful stay In Tus- oaloosa, and especially have they grown eloquent over the work of the young wo- men at the university annex.
 As Is we'll known, the educational depart ment of the Womans club, of which Miss Willie Allen is director, maintains a scholarship at the annex, and the commit tee appointed by Miss Allen to visit the annex included Mrs. A. o. Lane. Mrs. Gregg and Miss Mary Ritten5erry. Their formal report will be made at the business meeting of the club, but knowing of the universal interest felt throughout the state in the work of the young women at the annex, I asked Mrs Lane to tel me some thing of the success of co-education at Alabama's university.
 With President Powers,' she said, in recalling her visit, i've visited the univer- sity grounds and it's several departments. I think few throughout. the state realize what fine institution our state university Is. The grounds are large and ample. the barracks adequate and comfortable, and the cuisine sufficient and excellent, the most modern and approved methods being adopted for baking and cooking, having a Reed oven for bread. The museum, under the care and arrangement of Professor Smith was a revolution, as to native re- sources and historic relics, and in fact, every department we left with reluctance and sigh Of regret that such opportunities were out of the reach of girls in our day. However" continued Mrs Lane i've thank and honor our men who have at last lent listening ear to the earnest appeals and efforts of such noble women as Miss Julia Tutwiler, and have at last consented to open its doors to the young women of our state and thereby enabling them to share equally the blessings and advantages of higher education. l am sure they will be found worthy and appreciative of every opportunity afforded or. favor granted AL ready they are pushing to the front. and in many instances are neck and neck and
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In Society.

Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Bush. who are in California, will remain through the month of April.
 Dr. B. l.. Wyman gave a banquet on Friday evening in honor of the graduating class of the Birmingham Medical Col lege.
 MT. James Bowron and Miss Ada Bowron will leave this afternoon for New York, whence they sail Wednesday on the Ger maniea for England. They will visit the continent, and 6a their return to London Mss Bowron will probably remain for sev- era1 weeks with her grandmother who lives near London. MT Bowron's visi. abroad will be brief. as business interests are taking him over just at this time
 
 Miss Edna Gockel and Miss Alice Rumph will leave this afternoon for New York They are also going over on the Ger manica and they will be with the Bowrons In London. The party will spend a week or more there before Miss Gockel goes to Berlin, and Miss Rumph to Paris. The two latter arranged their date of sailing that they would have friends on the passage and their stay in London will be made par tcularly delightful by Mr. Bowron, since London was his former home, and he will know all the sights that would interest AmeflCan SlTiS.
 
 Miss Zarah F. Wheeler of Toledo. O., who is the guest of Mrs. Benjamin Guek- enberger, will remain unt,l after the May festival Miss Wheeler is a member of the festival chorus.
 Mrs. Guy D. Bluett of Mississippi, is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Richmond F. Wet more.
 
 Miss Banks of Jasper Is the guest of Judge and Mrs. J. J. Banks.
 
 Miss Edna smyer is the guest of Mrs l.. J. Smyer
 Mr. and Mrs James S. Tanner have re- turned from Gadsden.
 Mrs. Lila Thach will return to Auburn this week.
 Dr. and Mrs R. M.' Fletcher of Madison are in the city.
 Miss McFerrln will entertain the Nine teenth Century club Wednesday after noon.
 Miss Hannah Elliott will spend the sum- mer in Europe with charming party. The young friends of MT. Joe Mason will loe glad to know he has recovered suf- fieiently to be removed from the Hillman hospital to the residence of his aunt, Mrs. Arthur Smith. in Avondaie.
 eee
 Among the young graduates of the Bir- mingham medical college is pr. Edward Stephens Casey. who is a son of Mrs. John w. Sjbley. Dr. Casey passed an unusually hne examination. and he is being con- graduated by many friends. He inherits
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Patronesses for Miss BaiieY's ConCe,t

A number of Birmingham women are ar ranging a benefit concert for Miss Susan- etta Bailey, who contemplatesl going to New York for the further cultivation of her voice, which is a magnificent soprano The concert will be given Tuesday, April r, at the Jefferson theatre. Miss Bailey's friends are working enthusiastically for the financial success of the event. Miss Bailey has by her own efforts continued her lessons in Birmingham, and the deter imitation and energy that characterize her work have shown the earnest desire on her part to win her way in the musical world. She has been a pupil of Mrs. Gueh- enberger and Madame Navarro, both of
 whom predict a bright future for her. The following women are patrons of the con- cert:
 Mesdames R. s. Munger. R. II. Pearson, Robert Jemison, James Bowron. John ". Tomlinson, William Hardie, T. H. Aldrieh William Streit, M. D. Orcourt, B.-J. Leon- ard, NJ. Buck, l.. A. Townley L. Bethea, W. W. Clapp. J. A. Yates, w. l.. Howard, l.. l.. Robertson, w. J. Love, K. R. Stobert, Tom Stobert, Lewis Minoe, w. IT. Jeffries, John White, w H. Htt J. W. Savage, S. R. Emerson, G. B. Bevil, NJ. V. Joseph Henry Hanard Ben Meyer, Nor ITS Marx, Maurice LenK, B. StGlner, A. IN. Ballard, J. T. Roy. Walter Lynch, F. T. J. Brandon. Joseph M Meighan. J. W. Me Queen, G. B. Mccormick, J. B. Cobbs, J. B. McClary, A. o. Lane, William Cosby, F. IT. Simpson, IT. Peterson, Maude Stephens, L. M Blake, B. M. Brazeal, J. L. Sims Itara Moss, T. F. Vest, H. D. Mans, J. G. Putnam, l.. E. Reynolds, E. M Tutwller A. T. Henly J. H. Phillips, A. A. Clisby, c. A. Nolan. R. w. Mustin E. Wald, L. G. Philips, I. D. Steele, William Hood T. w. Smith, W. R. Blythe, T. A. Schoolar w. s. Cooper, Harry Lyons. Job Going, S. P. West, F. w. Brandon, R. A Lewis, w. E. McCaskey, c. M Hensley, J. 5. Mcintosh John G. Bradley James Bruce, J. L. Fer guson. D. R. Copeland T. M Sanford w A. Bell, Charles F. Enslen. H. J. Copeland, A II. Benners, C. c. Snider, Mary Ware, May Belle Sloss. F. D. Squires, J. Schwab, J. s. Phelps, T. z. Hargood. T. J. Edwards, J. L.. Whaley, Robert Harris, J. F. Bottom, C. A. Jones, A. H. Geohegan w. l.. Wood ruff, F. J. Barnes. John Frederick, G. W. Grain, c. R. Cochran. w. R. McGavock. I. w. McClain, M. H. Rhodes, S. V. Copeland. s. Russell, E. F. Dorsey, William Yield ing, J. Morgan Smith, James Weisel w. N. Sawyer, Frank Holt. J. H. Perkins. H. C. Miller, J. T. Mcknight Lois Mckenzie Georgia Samples, J. H. McCune, Arthur Smith, John Lantberth Joseph Brewer. s. M. Galloway, N. H. Sewall, Ida Hanlin. Fannie Carter, Susie Pearson, Fannie Cope land. Annabel Hanvill, ". J. Long, G. w. Read, George c. Jepson, Jennie Randall. Idene Key, T. J. Lyons, Lillie Hunt Mrs. M F. w. Aycock of Opelika, Mrs. Kate
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The Children's Chorus 10
 Be Organized "Wednesday

NIr. Guckenberger will organize the child ren's chorus-boys and girls-for the May festival next Wednesday at D. m. at the conserva tory. He hopes that all those who sang in the chorus last May will be on hand again promptly. He will be prepared to enroll the children tomorrow and Fri day at o'clock Into the World" Benoits tunefu and joyous cantata, which was sung last year. will be repeated at the forthcoming festival, but this year it will be with orchestral accompaniment, instead of piano. The score calls for youths and maidens" in addition to the children. These older voices give body. In a children's chor- us of 200. voices there should be about 30 or 40 singers, ranging between 16 and + years of age. At one time MT. Guckenberger thought of adding to the children's voices adult women-a dozen altos from the Treble Clef club. But he wisely concluded that that would spoil the effect.