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The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Recommends Naval Academy
 Cadets Be Doubled
2452 DEsERTIONS AND 86 DEATHS
He Urges That Hereafter No Physical Disqualifcations ofths Applicants Shall be Overlooked in th9
 Academy Examinations

Washington, November 1.-The startling statement is made in the report of Admir- al Crowninshield, chief of the Navigation Bureau, that the present personnel of the navy would form barely one-fourth of the total establishment necessary to fight against a first class European power. II barely sufficed for the Spanish war, and no longer can be considered, the report says, as an effective nuclues about which larger establishment could be formed in case of war. The admiral says that the bureau can point to many cases where the service is being harmed by lack oi officers. The naval academy is suffering for want of instructors, and the present high standard of training cannot be main- tained. Every bureau in the department is short of officers and the service, the re- port predicts, soon will fall behind in tha struggle, first, for leadership, and then for equality with the other services. The dis ability of the sea-going corps of officers has greatly increased since the Spanish war, and many of the best officers are be- ing lost as a result of breaking down from over work.
 The personnel act, thus far has resulted in affording less officers than were on the active list before it's passage as while au- thorizing an increase, 1t failed to provide the means thereof, so there are now 131 vacancies in the list of naval officers. Therefore, 1t is recommended that for the next ten years that appointments to the naval academy be doubled, the President and Representatives in Congress appoint ing two instead of one wherever author ized now, and in addition Senators being given the same privilege of appointment as representatives Then to meet future needs, it Is recommended that whenever Congress authorizes an increase of vessels to the navy, 1t also provide in the same act for an increase of officers and men to man the ships.
 The training system as now practiced in the navy is commended, and it is declared that by no other means could the navy se- cure the sailors necessary to man the fleet.
 Admiral Crowninshied regards Is as most important, commercially, that we keep always fair representation on the South Atlantic station, saying that In no part of the world are our vessels more cordially received and nowhere can be traced direct benefits to trade more clearly than to this station.
 There were 2452 assertions from the navy and S6 deaths during the past fiscal year. The enistments number Sl23 from total number of 4O,S54 applicants. Over 6S per cent of the men In the navy are native born, 19 per cent are naturalized and per cent have declared intentions.
 Touching upon the naval academy 1t is earnestly urged that no physical disqual- fieation shall be waived hereafter, as there has been marked deterioration in the past ten years in the physical condition of the graduating cadets owing to their abandon ment of the vigorous "weeding out" pro- cess, which has now fallen into disuse.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
VERDICT OF AcQUITTAL.
Hardy and Miller Cleared of a Terri
 bIe Crime.

St. Paul, Minn., November Il. = James Hardy and Elmer Miller, who have been on trial at Anoka for the murder of two members of the Wise family were found not guilty. Mrs. Wise and younger son were killed on the night of May 27 last by shots fired through window while they were seated about table in their farmhouse near Anoka. William Wise the husband, and an older boy were very badly wounded and have not yet recovered from the effects of their wounds Eliza Wise, aged 15, made a confession, alleging that Miller and Hardy, who were said to be lovers of herself and sister, had planned to get rid of the old folks In order that the girls might inherit the farm and small sum of money.
 phe defense rested its case upon an alib and sought to discredit the testimony of the Wise sisters by alleging that they had been coached by detectives who were work ing for tn large reward offered by the State
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
FULLTExT
Of the Understanding Reached by the
 Envoys.


 Berlin, November 1.-The following IS the full text of the statement, evidently in- spired In the Cologne Gazette of Sunday as the understanding reached by the rep resentatives of the powers in PelSin, re- garding the Chinese settlement:
 "Pourparlers between the envoys in Pe- kin for the purpose of agreeing upon the fundamentals for peace negotiations with the Chinese plenipotentiaries, proceed fa- vorably in the whole series of important points,
 "An agreement has been reached between the powers, particularly regarding the pun ishment of the main culprits, the manda- rins and princes; also regarding the wit messing the execution of such punishments by representatives of the powers; also re- garding the principle of paying damages to the several governments for the cost of the China expeditions, and for damages sustained by private persons and missions; also regarding the permanent stationing or sufficient guards for the Pekin legations; also regarding the maintenance of secure and regular mmunication-between Pekin and the seashore.
 About number of other demands, put forth by separate powers, negotiations are still pending"
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
CROWNINSHIELD MADE
 A STARTLING REPORT
Says Present Personnel of Navy Not One-fOurth
 Necessary to Fight Frst-CIass Power

boot and shoe firm. He was not before swels the known death roll to thirty-two. Benham took the place of Whtmore, pre- vioulsy reported lost. Copeland was also a substitute, but for whom it is not known.
 It is a coincidence that the ship Peter Stewart wrecked off this shore few years ago in the month of July, had boat load of men come in where the Monticello's boat was found. Half of the men were dead before the boat touched the landing, and many believe the same was true of those in the Monticello's boat. The fury of the surf is appalling in his region.
 The body of o. N coleman, another tray eler, who was not previously known to have been on the Monticello, has been washed ashore and identified. He repre- sented Levi Bros. & Co.,, jewellers of Ham, ilton, Ont, and carried samples in trunks worth $S0,00O One trunk has been found
 Wreekage of all kind filters the shore boxes, barrels, pieces of ships boats, parts of the superstrueture of the steamer
 James Ball. a merchant of Yarmouth, who was supposed to have been on board, is safe, he having missed the steamer at St John. Rupert Olive was crossing the bay from St. John to Yarmouth to join his own steamer. Chief Steward Hopkins, of the steamer Yarmouth perished he having taken his brothers place for one trip. Swen Johnson was taking E. s. Cooks place as quartermaster and Fred Vanrenenberg was acting as cook for his father. The absentees were off to vote at the elections fa oir they owe their lives.
 No trace of more than three women hay- ing been on board the Monticello can be ootalned. They were placed In the first boat. One of them, Stewardess Smith, Is one or the four survivors Elsie Mcdonald was drowned and her body has been recov- cred. The third woman was colored, named Lawrence, and her body was seen in the breakers this afternoon but could not be reached. The number of passengers is yet in doubt. Some bought their tickets on board.
 A revised hst of the crew prepared at the head office of the Yarmouth Steamship Company here shows that the officers and crew numbered twenty-eight, of whom Third Officer Flemming, Wilson Cook deckhand, and Miss Smith, the stewardess, were saved.
 The total number of people who were aboard is now placed at thirty-six. The four survivors are Captain Smith, pas senger; Third Officer Flemming, Quarter master Wilson and Stewardess Smith.
 The three men saved agree that the cause of the disaster was. briefly: "The steamer was pounded for hours by sea and gale, sprang a leak and filled. became un- manageable, broke apart and foundered."
 The is not remembered to have been so heavy on this coast for many years.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
MONTGOMERY THE
 POLITICAL MECCA
Gathering of the Democratic Clans Preparatory to
 Meeting of General Assembly Tomorrow

Smith. Auditor-elect Sowell, Frank S.. White and D. A. Greene of Jefferson; w. c. Tunstall of Hale John B. Knox and w. c. Tunstall, Jr., of Calhoun, J. H. Johnson of Talladega, O. R. Hood, W. J. Boykin and Amos Goodhue of Gadsden, J. T. Cor man and N. P. Renfroe of Lee, Charles R. Bricken of Crenshaw, John F. Proctor of Jackson and others.
 The members of the Senate who are here tonight are Messrs Harrison, Rather, Mea- dor, Jelks Jenkins Ray, Thompson, Wiley, Cain, Acre, Nunnelle, Windham, Hipp, Hor- ton and Arlington.
 Among the House members here are Messrs. Pettus of Dallas, Tunstall of Hale, Arnold and Gunnels of Calhoun, Bullman of Jackson, Pettus of Limestone, Wallace of Madison, Jones and McMillan of Wilcox, Long of Walker, Brooks of Mobile Dill of Jefferson, Harwood of Greene Ward of Henry, Garner of Dale, Bulger of Talla- poosa, Henry of Eseambia. It is learned that two of the most prominent members will not be present for the opening Tues day.
 w. w Haralson of DeKalb is detained at home, suffering with broken arm and w. B. Bankhead of Madison cannot come because of the serious illness of his wife. It is quite probable that caucuses will be held for the nomination of Senate and House officials immediately after the ad- journment of these bodies Tuesday after noon. E. E K.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Famine May Add It's Horrors
 to RaVages of War RICE CROP 4 TOTAL FAILURE Six Million People Are Threatened With Starvation in the Northern
 Portion - More Missiona-
 ries Are Murdered

Tacoma, Wash, November 11.-Oriental advices received by today's dispatches state that four to six million Chinese north of Pekin are in danger of starving, their crops having been total failure One mil lion picules of tribute rice were to be dis patched from Shanghai and distributed among those hungry nodes from Tsin and Pekin, but the military officers at Shanghai gave orders that no rice should be sent out of Central China There is great danger that an immense swarm of robbers will be sent out of the famine dis trict as usually happens
 Many shipping disasters happened last month on the Asiatic coast. The steamer bay. The passengers were rescued just in the nick of time. The steamer Tadotsn and bark Kawata eolided near Yokohama, badly damaging both. The steamship Hokushiu Maru was wrecked on the coast of the Chishima Islands, both vessel and cargo becoming total loss. The steamer Izagni Maru sank after striking a sunken rock near Osaka and sixteen of her pas sengers were lost.
 The Japanese third class coast defense vessel Katsuragi of 15OO tons went ashore off was rocked by a severe gale. A cruiser ing off the crew
 News has been received at Yoyohama that eleven American missionaries were murdered in Mongolia by bandits last month.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
PROFOUND IMPRESSION
Produced on Natives by Execution of
 Officials.

Pekin November 11.-A profound im- pression was produced upon the natives at Pao Ting Flu by the execution there of three officials, Tien Tung, provincial treas urer; General Wei Shung Kong and Colonel Kiu, who were condemned by the inter- national courtmartial as among those re- sponsible for the massacres there.
 They were beheaded and their heads were exposed on poles for a day before burial
 It is probable, despite discrepancies, that the foregoing officials are Identical with those referred to in dispatch to the Asso- ciated Press from Tien Tsin dated Novem- Der 6, which said:
 'Ting Yung, Acting Viceroy of Chi Ii, the Tartar general, Owei Heng and Colonel Wang Chau Me were shot at ao Ting Flu by order of the courtmartial."
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
FURTHER DETAILS IF TERRIBLE
 MARINE DISASTER OF SATURDAY

Yarmouth, N. S., November H. - The shore of this county for ten miles east and west is strewn with the wreckage of the hull and cargo of the steamer City of Mon- ticello, which foundered Saturday morn- ing, and twenty-five bodies of the victims of the disaster have been recovered from the sea, which is still raging with terrific fury. Many people have assembled at Rockville, near where the first body came ashore and numerous relatives of mem- bers of the crew, who nearly all belonged to points this coast, have arrived to identify the dead.
 The bodies were arranged in room in the public hall and Coroner Fuller, who held an inquest, gave an opinion of acci- dental drowning All the bodies are terri bly, battered
 The first body was found at daylight when the zinc lifeboat which was supposed by the survivors of the first boat to have been swamped, was discovered on the shore. few yards distant were the heeSes of Mir. Eldridge, passenger; Secops En- gineer Poole, MT. Fripp, a traveller for McGeesgon's of St. John, and the ebody of a seaman. All four had hfebelts around them. At short intervals along the beach eleven more bodies were found, making fifteen discovered up to noon today. They had all evidently come ashore in the life- boat and were killed on striking the beach, not one escaping. The remains so far identified, in addition to the former enum- erated, are:
 Capt T. M. Harding, the commander; Second Officer N. M. Murphy, Chief Stew ard N. c. Hopkins, Chief Engineer Charles Greig, Second Engineer Herbert Poole,
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
PROPOSED INCREASE
 OF THE REGULAR ARMY

will be asked by the President to reorgan- ize the army upon a larger basis. It will be impossible to keep any troops in the Philippines unless the army is increased, to say nothing of gArrisons for the forts in this country.
 My own judgment is that Congress will provide regular army of about 55,000 or 60,0O0 men, with discretion of the President to raise the total to 100000 if he finds the larger number necessary. nave no doubS that this legislation will be enacted at the coming session"
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
LETTER FROM DON CARLOS.
The Pretender Critlcises Late Move
 ment as Treason.

Madrid, November 1.-The Madrid pa- pers publish a letter from Don Carlos ad- dressed to the Carlist, General Moore, In which the pretender protests against the movement as contrary to instructions ' and characterizes the authors of the up- rising as "men without consciences."
 'I shall never abandon my rights" says Don Carlos, "but at the same time I do not wish to ruin Spain. I cannot forget the danger to the integrity of her territory from prolonged instruction, because 1t would excite the ambitions of powers which are attentiyely following events in Spain. The Catalonia movement is verita- ble treason on the part of a few impatient and undisciplined men"
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
In Manchuria.

London, November 12.-Dr. Morrison, wir- ing to the Times from Pekin Saturday, says:
 "Li Hung Chang has not replied to Ad- mirai Alexieff's invitation to resume the government of Manchuria under Russian protection. Russia will require the names of all officials to be submitted to her ap- proval. Her proposals are tantamount to military occupation and every Chinaman realizes that Manchuria Is lost to China.
 Increasing alarm is felt here at the spread of the insurrection in the southern provinces. No surprise will be caused If Japan intervenes. The trade and financial outlook is very gloomy
 All the Russian troops here," says a dis patch to the Times from Tien Tsin dated November 9, "are being withdrawn"
The age-herald., 1900-11-12

Victoria, B. C., November 11.-News was received by the steamship Victoria concern ing the rebellion in South China. The triads have broken out in Kwang Si and Marshal Su, and the commander-in-chief of the imperial forces is asking for SOOOO men to suppress them. The British have despatched infantry and artillery to guard the Row Lon frontier. When the torpedo boat destroyer Handy was landing men, she encountered a force of rebels and threw shells among them as they advanced on San Chuan, routing them and killing forty. A strong force of Kwan Si rebels marching to join the Kwan Sing rebels met and defeated the imperial troops near Kuang Ming and captured thirty.
 A battle was fought at Tsan Tsou, on the
The age-herald., 1900-11-12

Ewen Johnson, quartermaster; Stanley Ringer, oiler; Robert Nickerson, deckhand; Levi Nickerson, waiter; Wynne yanenberg and his father, Fred Vanenberg, both cooks Walter Cunning, Austin Wickins, both walters: David Benham, deckhand; Harold Copeland, deckhand; Elsie Mcdonald, pas- senger; Thomas c. Johnson, passenger; J. G. Fripp, passenger; Q. W. Colman, pas senger; John Richmond, passenger Rupert Oliver, steward; A. F. s.. Eldrige. passen- ger; Isaac H. Wilson, baggagemaster: one man unidentified.
 Rupert Olive, purser of the steamer Prince Edward. Baggagemaster Wilson, Deckhands Johnson, Levi Nickerson, Rob- ert Nickerson, VanRenenberg, Austin Wick ems, James Cole, John F. Whltmore, Stan ley Ringer, Winslow Ringer, Harry Cope land and David Benham
 The watches in the pockets of two of the men stopped at 12:45 and 1925 o'clock re- spectively.
 The body of Captain Harding of the Monticello has been found at Picnic Point encircied with a lifebet and fully dressed An unknown body, supposed to be that of a traveller for a western boot and shoe firm, has been found at the same place, Wltn the bodies of Elsie Macdonald and Second Officer Murphy, recovered yesterday. Of the members of the crew whose bodies were secured, Copeland and Benham were not known to be on board until their bodies were Identified. They were not on the ships articles, having joined for the trip only.
 Several bodies are still unidentified. One hodv xhas recognized this evening as John Richmond of Essex, N. B., raveler for a
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
RELATED NEWS OF THE
 SOUTH CHINA REBELLION

Shang Tung-Chi-Li border October 1T be- tween imperial troops and Boxers. Gen. eral Yuan's troops numbered s,0OQ and the Boxers 12,0OO. Two thousand men were left to guard Tsapg Chop and General Mei, in charge of the Imperial troops, gave bat tie outside. The battle lasted all day and resulted in the defeat of the Boxers with great loss Their leader, Chen, refused to retreat, and when the fight was lost fought with ~s66 desperadoes ip 3 ravine until al were dead. His head was taken and hung on the wall of the city. Six thodsand rebels were killed.
 Consul Goodnow of Shanghai has made a summary of Boxer Qutrages showing that 93 American and British missionara ies were murdered aud TO other mission. aries in shan Si and Chi Ii are missipA
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Socialists Demonstrate.

Brussels, November 1.-The Socialistic demonstration which was postponed at the time of the homecoming of Prince Albert after his marriage to Duchess Elizabeth of Bavaria, occurred today
 Fifteen thousand persons paraded and the burgomaster received deputation who presented to him a petition in favor of uni- versal suffrage. There was absolutely no disorder whatever, and the city this even- ing is perfectly calm.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12

Washington, November n.-Senator Proc tor, of the Senate Committee on Military Affairs, and Adjutant General Corbin, of the War Department, held an informal conference with the President yesterday Congress in connection with the proposed increase in the regular army.
 Under the existing law" said Senator Proctor at the conclusion of the confer ence, "the present strength of the army, 65,000 regulars and 35,0O0 volunteers, will be reduced on July to 25,0O0 regulars. This
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Russia is Restless.

St. Petersburg November u.-Russia is becoming increasingly restless on account of the strict course of the allies. particu- larly the Germans and British, toward the Chinese. Russians" says the Bourse Gazette, Twill reap the hatred of foreign CTS which the Germans and British are sowing"
 Official circles in St. Petersburg do not conceal their dissatisfaction over the re- cent executions of Pao Ling Flu officials
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
By the Pistol Route.

Charlotte, N. O., November Il. -J. D. Neal, native of Louisiana but who had been living at Rutherfordton, N. C., was walking through the residence part of that town this afternoon, when he drew a pis- tol and shot himself, falling dead In the street. Worry over business troubles Is said to have been the cause of his suicide.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Complications May Arise in the
 Peace Negotiations ATTITUDE OF GOVERNMENT Demands ot Powers for Punishment of Prince Tuan and Retirement
 of Empress Will Not Be
 Complied With

Rome, November 1.-The Tribuna pub fishes the following from its Pekin eorre- spondent:
 "Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching have informed me that the demands of the pow CTS for the punishment of Prince Yuan and the withdrawal from power of the Empress are too humiliating to be accepted by the Chinese"
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
MIR. BRYAN
VIII Visit His Cousin, the Governor
 Elect of Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla, November n.-Demo- cratic Governor-elect William Jennings has received information that his cousin, Wil- liam J. Bryan, will visit him at his home In Brooksvlle, Fla, and be present at the inauguration at Tallahassee on the first Tuesday in January
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Eastern Field Trials.

Newton, N C.. November 1.-The an- nual meeting of the Eastern Field Trials Club here begins Thursday, and already a number of trainers with their kennels have arrived The meet promises to be one of the most largely attended in the history of the club.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Tie Up Imminent.

Nashville, Tenn, November 11.-Service on the Nashville street railway trolly lines was crippled today by scarcity of employees. Alleged obnoxious rules and regulations are the reasons assigned for their action by a number of motormen and conductors who have quit within the past few days. The discontented men assert that there will be further depletion in the company's working force if the rules in question are not re- scinded.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Safe Blowers at Work.

Charlotte, N. O., November Il. = Safe blowers opened the safes In the post office and in the general merchandise stors of J. F. Black & Go. at Matthews, N. C., ear ly yesterday morning and secured nearly s1000 in cash. The robbers were tracked to the depot, where they probably took train passing there at 5:30 a. m.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Serious Friction.

London, November 12.-"Serious friction has been caused In the peace negotiations in Pel1in," says the Daily Mails corre- spondent at Tien Tsin, wiring November 9, 'by Belgium, Denmark and Holland and Spain clamoring to have locus standf in any important decision. Russia and France have supported their claims which are opposed by the powers Belgium Is es- pecially importunate and intensely pro- Puccian
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Methodist Minister Shot.

Huntington, W. Va, November 11.-Rev. John Holden, prominent in the M. D. con- ference of this district, was probably fa- tally shot by Robert Bostock at Matewan. There has been trouble between their fam flies for some time.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Roer General Killed.

Capetown, November 11.-Among the Boers who were killed In the recent fight near Belfast was General Fouries com mandant, Prinsle.
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
COL. SAMFORD'S CONDITION

Ill. His physicians are more hopeful, and it isibelieved that the distinguished patient IS os t.a. highway to recovery
The age-herald., 1900-11-12

opelika. November 1.-(special)-Go prove, but very slowly and is still seriously
The age-herald., 1900-11-12
Leaders Present.

There are many leading Democrats from over the State here tonight. Among them are noted: Congressman Bankhead Under wood, Clayton, Bowie Wiley and Thomp- son, State Chairman Lowe, Treasurer-elect
The age-herald., 1900-11-12

ALABAMA FORECAST: FAIR MON DAY AND TUESDAY; LIGHT TO FRESH NORTHERLY WINDS.