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The age-herald., 1900-06-17
SAM PHILLIPS WON
 THE ST.LOJIS DERBY
The Gallant Son of St. FIor.an Showed the Bunch His Heels and ilioped Home
 $1O,OOO to the Good.

St. Louis June 16.-Amid the plaudits of the gallant son of St. F'lorian, won the St. Louis Derby this afternoon. The day was proclaimed a half-hoiday by the Mayor, and the innovation of a free infeld by the Fair Association attracted an immense as- sembage. The betting ring was densely packed and it was with the greatest diffi- culty that betters placed their money on their favorites.
 The weather was perfect and the track very fast. The card was attractive one the feature being of course the Derby The Wounded Knee and Sam Phillips were in- stalled as equal favorites at to g. and all received tremendous play.
 To good start Wounded Knee was first to show. Passing the judges stand he was a neck in front of Highland Lad, who led Dr. Cave by head, all the others being within striking distance. In the run down the back stretch Florizar assumed com mand, but momentarily, for Tommy Burns shook up Sam Phillips, who was two open lengths in front of Florizar, who had a length the advantage of Star Chamber whom Devin had brought up from fifth position.
 Sam Phillips came into the stretch a length before Star Chamber, he four lengths ahead of Florizar. From this point lips winning in a gallop by three lengths from Star Chamber, who in turn beat Florizar four lengths for the place Wound ed Knee staggered in four four lengths be- hind F'lorizar. The race was worth $10OOO to the winner.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
ALABAMA FACTIONS
 REACH AN AGREEMENT
The Delegation Will be Denied by the Elimination
 of All Contesting Delegates.

gress now accorded to the several States of the Union on the basis of Article XlVp section of the Constitution, ought to pc modified so that in every State wherein the right to vote is denied to any of the male inhabitants thereof, being 21 years of age and citizens of the United States, or where in said right is in any way abridged, ex- cept for participation in rebellion or other crime, representation in Congress and In the Electoral College should be resumed in the proposition when the number of male citizens so deprived of the right of sui frage shall bear to the whole number or male citizens 21 years of age in said State Therefore,
 Resolved, That the Republican National Convention recommend that if the Republi- can party is continued in control of Con- gress it invoke and exercise the power Of Congress granted by Article XIV, section 5. to enforce by proximation the objects Of this resolution"
 The resolution called forth some debate, which was participated in by Senators Hanna, Scott and others. Both Senators Hanna and Scott expressed sympathy with the purpose of the resolution but said they were of the opinion that the question was one for the National Convention itself and not for the Committee. The resolution was laid upon the table by vote of "A to 19.
 Another resolution practically in the lan- guage of the Payne resolution of some years ago concerning the representation in the National Convention was presented by MT. Cumming, of Iowa. The resolution pro- vided for representation on the basis of Re- publican votes cast. The resolution was sharply attacked because of it's effect upon the Southern States, where the Republican vote is comparatively small, and after a short discussion was withdrawn by its au- thor.
 The Committee, then at GAO p. m, ad- journed until 10 o'clock next Monday. It is understood that the Alabama agreement will then be ratified.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
CLANS GATHERING
 FROM ALL QUARTERS
The Republican Hosts Are Anxious to Comply With the Wishes of
 President Mckinley.

reserve in case another not so acceptable as he should become too formidable.
 The most difficult problem arises in con nection with the New York delegation. Headed by the "big four" Platt, Roose- welt, Depew and oden, the Empire States delegation came to town today and set the gossips agog with speculation.
 To New York, the logicians argued, the nomslation naturally should go to secure a we'll balanced ticket geographically, and if New York should present a candidate, solidly backed, unless the candidate was acceptable, there might be trouble ahead for the managers. Lieutenant Governor Timothy Woodruff, already on the ground with headquarters open and buttons en- graved, has never been considered serious ly, but the possibility that the New York delegation might get together on Odell or Greene or Bliss if he could be induced to change his mind at the eleventh hour makes the political prophets pause. Gov ernor Roosevelt still firmly adheres to his determination not to be candidate.
 Unless New York finally acts at the meeting of it's delegation on Monday, and unless the situation should crystalline meantime prophecies are valueless. In the interim the west will go on booming her candidates. She has Irving M. Scott of California, the builder of the Oregon;" Bartlett Tripp of South Dakota, Fairbanks of Indiana and others in addition to the eloquent Deliver None except the latter has arrived. Tomorrow, with marching clubs and brass bands they will invade the monotony of Philadelphias Quaker Sab- hath And tomorrow, for the first time, Philadelphia will take on an appearance of a convention city. Tonight dozen ban quets are being given to distinguished visi- tors, but the most important gathering is at the Union League Club, where Chairman Hanna and Secretary Root are dining. Sec retary Root and Postmaster General Smith arrived late today from Washington. The Postmaster General, 1t is understood, was the bearer of the draft of a platform that meets the Presidents approval.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
QUIET AT SHANGHAI Admiral Seymour's Force is in a
 Tight Place. CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO PARTIES It is Stated in Diplomatic Circles That the Question of Intervention Is
 Under Discussion by the
 Powers-Japant to Act
CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO PARTIES

London, June 17-4 a. m.-There Is no confirmation of the reported destruction of the legations in Pekin and the killing of the German minister, Baron Won Ketteler, nor the later report of the fighting be- tween the British and the Chinese. Dis- patches from Shanghai dated last evening state that Admiral Seymours force is in a tight place between Lang Fang and Yung Sun with enormous masses of sol diers in front, while the boxers with more soldiers are cutting the railroad in the rear. The column is reported short of pro- visions and water. The Kiang Nan arse nal, outside of Shanghai, is sending vast quantities of munitions north.
 All is quiet at Shanghai, but trade has been disrupted. It Is stated that 1000 Americans are coming from Manila and that large forces of Japanese are also en route. The wires south of Tien Tsin have been cut, and the city is telegraphically isolated
 According to a special from Vienna, 1t is stated in diplomatic circles there that the question of intervention is under discussion by the powers. It is proposed that Japan shall act as mandatory of the powers and of the disorder in Pekin and elsewhere. This, it is said, emanates from England, and is supported by Germany and Aus tria, but it is doubtful if Russia and France will agree to the proposition.
 St. Petersburg reports that communica- tion between Kal Gan and Pekn has been interrupted. There is great excitement at KaI Gan where a missionary has been att tackled.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
RELATIONS SEVERED
Ministers Demand Safe Conduct for
 Their Servants and People

Iondon June 16.-A special dispatch from Shanghai dated today says that it is reported after the audience of Sir Claude Macdonald, British Minister to China, with the Tsun-li-Yamen the foreign ministers demanded a safe conduct for their ser- wants and their people, notifying the Tsung -l- Yamen that they could no longer maintain relations with the government. The answer was Certainly not. What other answer could be expected in civil ized country?'
 This was followed by an increase of the forces around the gates and the next night widespread incendiarism.
 This incendarism prevailed among the foreign residences. The massacre of native Christians and other friends of foreigners was also commenced. The buildings of the American missions, the customs, the mess quarters and a number of other structures were destroyed. The guards alone saved the foreigners, who, it is stated, are hud- dled in legations, very short of food and deserted by native servants.
 Latest Chinese dispatches state that the Empress has ordered Liu Kung Yin, Chang Chi Tung and Ii Hung Chang to hasten to Pekin They will probaly find excuse for declining.
 The latest edict against the rioters es- pecially avoids mentioning the Boxers
 Berlin and St. Petersburg dispatches as- sert that Russia and Germany have com bined so common axtion in China. It is reported that high Russian parsonage Is going to be ready to arrange details, and that Russia does not wish to compromise hopelessly her relations with China by a rupture which would only be to the ad- vantage of other powers.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
ALARMING REPORTS
British Marines and Soldiers Fought
 the Chinese Troops

Shanghai, June 16-Last nights advices from Tien Tsn report that large incendia- ry fires occurred in the eastern part of the city, where three English and American churches were burned besides the resi- dences of many foreigners
 Photographic communication is interrupt ed, the poles have been burned, and there is no hope of immediate repairs being made.
 The train conveying the relieving party food and ammunition was obliged to re- turn being unable to reach Lang Fang, where detachments of foreign troops, dis patched on Sunday last, are now endeav- bring to repair the line.
 British marines and sailors fought tho troops of General Jung Fun Slang several hours. Many Chinese were killed.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17

Philadelphia, June 16-The feature of the hosts at the close of the weeks proceed ings prior to the assembling of the con- vention is the absolutely unanimous dis position to carry out fully the wishes of the President in everything relating to the coming convention. As the clans from every quarter of the country gather the overwhelming sentiment is that, having served one good term, Mckinley deserves another, and that good faith and good politics demand that the wishes of the candidate as nearly as can be ascertained shall be respected in the matter of the Vfce-presidency as well as of the platform upon which he is to go to the country.
 The National Committee completed it's labors in connection with the contests to- day by leaving the Delaware factions sus- pended in mid-air, like Mahommed's coffin. The vice. presidency is the uppermost topic in the minds of the leaders as we'll as the rank and file. It Is the only one of conten- tion, and that contention would cease very quickly if anybody were authorized to say exactly what the President wants. The men who are popularly supposed to be Nc Kinley's spokesmen are the more careful to disclaim any plenipotentiary power, and their reticence in proclaimng a candidate leads the rank and file to believe that the President has declared "hands off,
 The result Is that numerous candidates are being boomed by their respective sup porters for the time being at least. Either Bliss or Allison would be the first choice of a majority of the leaders, but both of these men have turned deaf ears to the applications of the managers. Secretary Long of Massachusetts they are holding in
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
SOUTH AFRICA.
British Continuing to Clear Of the
 Boers in Their Front.

London, June 17.-There is no news to- night from South Africa, where the British forces are continuing to clear off the Boers on their front or holding in check dis persng those threatening the rear of Schopernok.
 General Bundles line at Senekat and Ficksburg is now almost invulnerable. The Boers attacked F'icksburg this morning and were driven off. President Steyn of the Free State is still trying to encourage the burghers General Dewet is trekking north of Bloemfontein.
 In an attack on the railway Pioneers near Sand river today the Boers were driven off, but General Seymour, com manding the Pioneers, was killed He was an American and was formerly employed in the raad The indications are, accord- ing to reports from Capetowp, that the ministerial crisis will soon be ended by the formation of cabinet by Sir Gordon Sprigg.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
Order for Dr. Kin, oun's Arrest.

San Francisco June 16.-Judge Morrow issued an order fol the arrest of Dr. Kinyoun, the federal quarantine officer of this port, and he must on Monday show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of court in issuing today an or der to railroads and steamship companies forbidding them to carry passengers out of this state unless they have a certificate of health from the marine hospital service. Wong Wan a Chinaman, procured the or der for Dr. Knyouns arrest because the Pacific Mail Steamship Company had re- fused to sell him a ticket to Eureka, Cal.
 He had previously secured an injunction against the enforcement of the quarantine. Insurance inspectors have been placed at the State lines and all trains will be board ed and passengers examined in accordance with Dr. Kinyoun's order. Dr. Gage Is in communication with the authorities in Washington In an endeavor to have the order quarantining the State withdrawn.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
THE INFLUX OF DELEGATES
 HAS NOW BEGUN IN EARNEST

the hotel office, Governor Roosevelt went directly to his rooms, and then steady stream of cards was started to the apart ments.
 Senator Platt and Senator Depew and State Chairman Odell followed close on the heels of Governor Roosevelt. Ex-Secretary Bliss went directly to the Stratford Hotel where he remained until tonight, when he attended the banquet at the Union League in honor of Senator Hanna. MT. Bliss was asked for an expression of the vice presi- dential situation, but absolutely refused to give one
 Senator Foraker, of Ohio, who was chair man of the committee on resolutions, and placed Mckinley in nomination four years ago, arrived today. He has been selected to nominate Mckinley next week and also to be chairman of the resolutions commit tee. He attended the banquet at the Union League Club tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
EINLEY MACK WINS
 SUBURBAN STAKE
Ethelbert Made a Gallant Effort
 In the Stretch,
BUT THE TASK WAS TOO HARD
And Belmont's Pride Got Second Place With Gulden Third-Jean Be- raud and Imp Trailed
 Home In the Ruck

New York, June 16.-With a good track under him and fine sky above Kinley Mack, with McCue up, took the $lO.00O Su- burban Handicap away from the great Etheibert today at Sheepshead Bay by length and half. Ethelbert was punished hard all the way through the stretch but to no better avail than second place, while Gulden ran in third and Imp and Jean Be- raud trailed home in the ruck. There was an enormous crowd.
 After two false breaks in fifteen minutes they went laundering down the stretch with Imp in the lead. Jean Beraud had second place with Kinley Mack third. Etheibert was fourth, but dropped back and not seeming to care for the position he had drawn against the rail. Before they had completed the turn Jean Beraud poked his head in front of Imp and they were running a pair, length in front of Kinley Mack, who was in turn a length ahead of Gulden.
 The great Ethelbert was slowly dropping back and soon took seventh position. Inch by inch, foot by foot, Jean Beraud slowly slipped away from the others and when half a mile had been made the pride of the Whitney string had a length the best of it in 0:50 1-5 seconds. Ethelbert was in the rut. Next to Jean Beraud came Imp with only head the advantage of Mnley Mack the Brooklyn Handicap winner, who was hanging or like grim death fin spite of the fact that everybody thought he could run only ip the mad. Guden was still m fourth place and the others close up Ma her still lay back while 1t took thirteen seconds to run the next furIong. and all but Ethelbert were begnoing to draw nearer to the. leader. Jean Beraud's mar gin got smaller and smaller as horses and jockeys were straining every nervs D get closer to the leader and striving to poke their noses 10 the front
 They whiried past the five-furlong post as if they were Tn for four-mile race in
The age-herald., 1900-06-17

Philadelphia, June 16-The rush of dele gates and visitors to the National Republi- can Convention began in earnest today. Most of the big men are in today. The solid delegation to arrive today came from California. There were over forty persons in the party, headed by U. s. Grant, Jr., delegate-at-large. All of them had on Scott badges, and they assured inquirers that their State was in the fight for the vice presidency to stay. The chief interest in today's arrivals was centered in New York's ''big four. Shortly after o'clock while the corridors of the Hotel Walton were crowded some one shouted There comes Teddy" Instanly there was shout and then most of the crowd took to cheer ing New York's Governor.
 After holding an impromptu reception in
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
Congressman Honecker Dropped Dead

Dover, DeA, June 16.-Congressman Henry Hoffecker the State of Delaware's only Re- publican representative in the lower branch of the National Legislature, and who is said to have been the only Republican both factions of the party could agree upon for such position, dropped dead today at Smyrna
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
Boxers Entered Pekin June 1J

London June 16.-Dispatches from Ten Tsin received In Berlin say that the Box CTS entered Pekin on the evening of June 13, destroyed several missions and attacked the legations but were repulsed with the aid of Maxims No Europeans were killed. The attitude of the Chinese troops towards the Bowers was uncertain
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
Gordon and Bryan Invited

Chicago, June 16.-Commander-in-C Chief Shaw, as representative of the civil war in the Grand Army of the Republic, sent a personal invitation today to Major John B. Gordon, representing the United Confeder ate Veterans, to come to Chicago next Au- gust as a special guest of the thirty-fourth national encampment.
 William J. Bryan has also been asked to be present at the reunion as a guest of honor.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17
When Beckham's Term Expires

Louisville, Ky. June 16.-Three attorneys advise the Democratic State Committee that Governor Beckham's term does not expire until 1903. The matter will probahly be tested in the courts.
The age-herald., 1900-06-17

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-14
A Transvaal missionary.

The pulpit of st. James Lutheran
church, on Chapllne street, was occu-
pied yesterday morning by Rev. Dr. A.
Merensky. a professor of missions in
the Seminary of Berlin, Germany, and
a delegate from the Berlin Missionary
Society to the Ecumenlcal Congress,
which was recently held in New York.
Dr. Merensky is the guest for few
days Of the Rev. W. A. Werder, pas
tor of st. James German Lutheran
church, at his home on Fifteenth street.
A large congregation heard DR.. Meren-
sky, who besides being noted educa-
tor and missionary, Is an interesting
personge at the present from the fact
that he spent twenty-five years of his
life as a missionary in the Transvaal,
He refused TO discuss the war situation
but expressed the opinion that the
struggle could not last much longer and
that the overwhelming forces Of the
British would conquer the Beers He
believes that the Volksraad, the Beers
parliament would soon have to sue for
peace. This'is DR.. Merensky's first visit
to the United States and he is greatly
pleased with the country and people.
He paid a tribute to the American wo-
man for her beauty and general per-
sonal graces.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-14
THE STATE BANKERS,

Association Annual Meeting Takes
Place at Grafton on Wednesday and
Thursday = Senator Elkins and
Col. Vance Among the Speakers.
The annual meeting Of the West Viz
glnia Bankers Association occurs this
week, Wednesday and Thursday, at
Grafton, and bids fair to be the most
successful and largely attended in the
history of the association. President
Lawrence E. Sands, of this city, is max
ing every effort to have the arrange
ments perfected. Among the disttn-
guished speakers who are to attend are
United States Senator Stephen B. Ell.
klns and Colonel John L. Vance, Of Gal
llpolls, Ohio, president of the Ohio Val
ley Improvement Association, who will
talk on river improvement. A pleasing
feature will be the excursion from Graf
ton to Huttonsvllle, via Philippt and
Beverly. The programme announced
by President Sands is as follows:
Wednesday, May 1e.
Association called to order at l p. m.
PRAYER by Rev. ]. II. Flanagan, u. D.
Address OF Welcomed ,,,., -,
BY Judge Dent, for the Banks OF
BY SFd Z. F. Guard, for the City of
R sFS5Sse' by J. L. Caldwell, of Hunt
ingtOn.
Presidents Address
Report OF Secretary and Treasurer. -,
Roil-Cnll and Enrolment OF New Mem
App SSISi Of Committees.
Pspsr-"CEedIts," Nv, A. Wilson, OF X. g.
pab DRn i GS; Taxation"-J. VIM. Gllko-
son, Romney.
EVENING SESSION
Prayer by Rev. ]. d. Simmons,
AddrcssE"PcrmanC Improvement OF the
Ohio Rlvcr"-col. ]. L. Vance Gallip-
AddressN"Materlal DEVELOPMENT Of West
VIrgInIn"-Hon S. u. ElkinS, Senator
from West Virginia.
Thursday, May II.
Prayer by Rev. c. L. Queen; ,.
CnIi of Gountios-RcEponRo by Represent
ntivcs From tho Counties.
Query Box. r,..,-.
the Fnst Year.
ReDortR OF Committees.
Election OF Oniccrs.
100 y, m.-EXCursipn from GRAFTON TO
Huttonsvllle. by way OF Phllippi, BeV-
erly and Elkins.