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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
Believe China Can Pay $500, 100000
fBy the Associated Press. J

Pekin, April ,2.-The Committee of
Ministers, which is considering China 5
financial resources has reached the con-
clusion based upon what information is
obtainable, that three hundred million
dollars in gold can be raised without in
juring China's resources.
The Ministers openly express their de-
sire that the foreign troops leave Pekin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
The State Printing.

not signed yesterday as was expected.
This was due to the absence of Mr.. G. B.
Edwards, of the firm of Edwards e.
Broughton, who is in Goldsboro attending
meeting of the trustee of the Odd Eel
lows Orphanage there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
SLAUGHTERED IN a GORGE.
shiek MabarCnk's Forces Overwhelmed by the
Hordes Of Ibu Rashid.
(By The Associated Press.

bombay, April 12.--Ibu Rashid has re-
covered the kingdom of Neid, Central
Arabia, after defeating Mabaronk, Sheik
of Koweyt, who recently seized the city
of Neid and deposed Thu Rashid, after a
pitched battle. The army of Mabaronk was
lured into narrow gorge, where the
hordes Of Ibn Rashid swooped down from
the mountains and overwhelmed their
enemies. The fugitives who have reached
Gulf ports declare that 5000 men were
killed. The fate of Mabaronk is not
known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
Three Buried by an Avalanche.
(By the Associated Press. J

Denver, Col. April PA huge mass Of
snow and rock swept down from the
near Adelaide on the Florence
and Cripple Creek railroad burying a
and killing three men and seri-
ously injuring four others. The men were
clearing NJ the debris of an earlier slide
when the second avalanche swept down
the mountainside and buried all but Sup
erintendent Rockwell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
Nineteen Conversions.

Revival services are now in progress at
Brooklyn Methodist church. Last night.
there were nineteen conversions and
thirteen persons presented themselves
for membership in the church. The SER
vices are being conducted by Rev M.
NJ Mcfarland.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
NC. Conference Brotherhood,

On account Of the death Of Rev. A. r.
Raven, who held certificate No. is in
the North Carolina Conference Broth
erhood, assessment No. is called for.
Will the members please remit to me
at ROxboro, N. c., instead of to East
Durham, N. c., as per printed calls just
sent out.
d. N. CAVINESS,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Roxboro, N. c., April IS. 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
MouIton's Mind Diseased.
DIV the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press.)
New York, April 12.-Robert Hayden
Moulton, who shot A. w. Dingwall, the
theatrical managed in Pabst's hotel
some weeks ago, was reported to b.
somewhat better physically, but it was
said his mental condition "as very bad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
Will Not Run For Governor.
(By the Associated press. }

by The Associated Press.J
Cleveland Ohio, April 12.-Charles P
Salem, Mayor Johnson's campaign mana
ger, today stated that the mayor VIII
positively not be a candidate for Cover
nor this year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
His Assets Twenty Five Dollars.
lRy the Associated Pregs.l

New York, April 12.-William c. COT
fin, of this city, who was a former
partner in the banking house of Cof-
fin and Stanton, which made a general
assignment in 1894, filed petition in
bankruptcy in the United States Dis
trict court today. He schedules his liza
bilities at $4,150,9O7 and assets at SIT,
which is cash in the bank. The secured
claims amount to $2,9S6,172.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
Purchase of B1rds.
(By the Associated Press.l

Washington, April 12.-The Secretary
of the Treasury this afternoon purchased
one million dollars short term per cent
bonds at $11S.55. the same price he PAID
for the last bonds purchased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

Lengthy conferences between repre-
sentatives of employers and employees of
the Central Railroad of New Jersey
yesterday led to no satisfactory result
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

The Confederate steamer Alabama,
Captain Raphael Semmes, was attacked
and sunk by the United States corvette
Kearsarge, Captain Winslow, near
Cherbourg, France, June 18th, 1854. The
British yacht Deerhound picked up
thirty-nine persons. including Semmes
and fourteen of his officers, after which
she headed for Southampton. Captain
Winslow's officers begged him to throw
shell at the Deerhound, but he refus-
ed. John Lancaster was probably the
commander of the Deerhound.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
Tom L. Johnson For President
lBy the Associated Press. !

Wy lIIC HoSUCItIIbU IICoo'J
Indianapolis, Ind, April 1.-THE In
dianapolis single tax club has called a
meeting for Thursday night to launch a
Presidential boom for Tom L. Johnson,
of Indiana. Resolutions will be adopted
setting forth Mr.. Johnson's eligibility for
the Presidential nomination.
TOM DOESN'T WANT IT.
Cleveland, Ohio, April 12.-When the
dispatch was telepholed to Mr.. Johnson
at his home he replied:
II would like to telegraph them nor
to L am not candidate for the Presi-
dency."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
FOR THE RESCUE OF sEMMEs.
Reward offered For the Document Conveying
Thanks of Confederate Government
(By the ASSOCIATED Press.l

London, April Histories and memo
ries of the Alabama have been revived
here by an advertisement offering re-
ward for the recovery of a document
conveying the thanks of the Confeder-
ate States to John Lancaster for rescu-
ing Captain Semmes, and part of tho
crew of the Alabama, when the Kear-
sarge sank her off Cherbourg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

Fresh Tomatoes at Dughi's.
4-13-2t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

ATLANTIC COAST LINE X, R.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
n. M. ENERsON,

General Passenger Agent.
]. r. KENLY, General Manager.
T. M. EMERSON. Traffic Manager,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
ACTION NOT RErALIAToRY.
Foreign Beef Excluded Before New Orleans
Incident
fBy the Associated Press.l

London, April 1.-THE British War
Office confirms the report that IL is GO
ing to try the experiment of supplying
the army with only home grown beef. The
experiment will extend six months. from
June LIST.
The director of contracts, major, said
to representative of the Associated
Press:
1.-The new rule applies only to refrig-
Grated beef hitherto bought in the open
market in London 1t will not seriously
affect the American trade. as the total
weekly supply for the army is only 200,
600 pounds, which is barely two per cent
of the weekly imports of refrigerated
beef into England from the United States.
Mr. Brodericks action was taken long be-
fore the New Orleans proceedings. 1t is
quite absurd to suppose that any idea of
retaliation prompted the order which was
due to natural desire to help some of
the home industries. We have no preiu
dice against American firms and we do
not believe they will miss this trade to
any extent. even if it is decided to con-
time the experiment"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
HAY QUESTIONS ENGLAND.

Washington, April 12.-Secretary Hay
has cabled to Ambassador Choate an in
quiry into the reason for the order OF the
British Government a measure which ex-
cludes American refrigerated beef hereto
fore used. This action is taken at the m
stance of the Department of Agriculture.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

TO CURE A COLD IN NE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quirie Tablets,
&c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14

tor WhonDing Cough use
CHENEY'S EXPECTORHNT.
The age-herald., 1901-11-16
COMMERCIAL CLUB TO
 TAKE UP BANKRUPTS
Merchants Have Brought Abuses of the Law to the Attention
 of the Body. f4sH

At the next meeting of the Commercial Club the question of securing relief from the abuses of the present bankrupt law will be taken up. Hundreds of merchants in the city of Birmingham say they have suffered from the workings of the law, and it is at the request of this class of citizens that the matter will be investi- gated. Congress will probably be urged to make some changes In the law.
 Up to this time S2357 petitions in bank ruptcy have been filed in Birmingham, and in q majority of the cases the liabili- ties were not as much as the cost of the proceedings. In several instances negroes and some white men have bankrupted with a total indebtedness of $15.
 It is said this condition Is brought about to a large extent by "shyster'' lawyers, who for fee of $5 advise negroes and a great many white persons to go in bank ruptcy to avoid payment of debts such as grocery bills, board bills and accounts held by physicians In two instances men have bankrupted twice within thirty days and both times avoided payment of their debts.
The age-herald., 1901-11-16
Roof Burned Away and the Interior Furnishings
 Ruined
FAMILY GET OUT SAFELY
Excited Crowd Does Damage In Try ing to Save Household Furni- ture-Much of the Loss
 Caused by Water.

The home of Mrs. P. H. Earle in Third avenue near Twenty-third street caught fire shortly before o'clock yesterday af- ternoon and the roof was burned off be- fore the flames were extinguished. The handsome furnishings of the house suf- fered severe damage from water.
 When the fire was discovered Mrs. Earle, her daughter and Paul Earle, Jr., were in the house, MT. Earle carried his mother and sister out, they having suffered no injury other than from shock. The damage to the structure is estimated at s15OO. The damage to the furnishings cannot be ascertained
 The fire was eating along the roof when discovered. The fire department found the entire building threatened and two lines of hose were sent up the stair way half way to the second story.
 In short while all danger was passed. but an excited crowd did much damage in their efforts to rescue property. They tried to remove the carpets, chairs, chinaware or anything that was porta- ble.
 The zealous efforts of the crowd, how ever, saved some of the furnishings. One very handsome and costly chest filled with chinaware and cut glass was re- moved safely. Many costly curtains and other handsome articles were also saved
 In order to fight the fire properly the men under Chief Mulin were forced to drag their lines of hose into the building as well as to play on the flames from the outside. This brought on the heavy damage by water. Carpets. beds and clothing and curtains were soaked
 The building was on modern plans, two stories high and of imposing appearance.
The age-herald., 1901-11-16
FORFEITED GAME.
Taylor Team Quits in Contest With
 University High School.

University High School, 21: Taylor, O. at end of first half. This tells the story of the football game between these two schools at West End Park yesterday afternoon.
 One of the commandments of gridiron etiquette reads: "Indulge in all the slugging and roughing you can find; do little less than murder your opponents but, under no circumstances. question the decision of the referee"
 Taylor team objected to a decision of the referee and refused to play the sec- ond half The referee ordered one of the University High School players out of the game but on finding that there was TO substitute to take his place allowed play to continue with the man in the game. At the beginning of the second half when the referee blew his whistle the Taylor team failed to come on the field and at the end of time limit the game was declared forfeited.
 The features of the game were O. yard run for. a touch down by Catchings of the University High School and Will liams advance of 15 and 20 yards when needed.
 For the serious diseases that attack the kidneys. Frickly Ash Bitters is an unfail- ing remedy. Relieves backache, swelling of the feet and persistent headache symptoms which indicate kidney trouble
The age-herald., 1901-11-16
ALL JEFFERSON COUNTY
 HAS MAIL AT DOORS

smooth working order the morning pa- pers can be delivered in every part of Jefferson county by noon. None of the carriers have more than twenty or twen- ty-five miles of territory to cover, and they return to Birmingham by 30 o'clock.
 Under the system The Age-Herald can carry the news to every part of the coup ty on the day the paper is published
 Congressman Underwood says when the slight defscts in the routes are discov- cred and perfected Jefferson county will nave the best or as good postal facilities as any section of country in the world
 The carriers have been cautioned to as- certain the names of everybody within a mile of their routes so that no one will be missed in the delivery of mail. Per sons living some distance from the routes have failed to turn in their names, and consequently are missed in the first rounds.
 The rural mail carriers who left Bir- mingham yesterday morning on the first trip are J. F. Bryan, Walter Carlisle, James M Morris, Jackson Brown, Walk CT B. Garrett, w. B. Beckley and J. E. T. Latham.
The age-herald., 1901-11-16
WILL NOT NJURE
 OTHER BUILDINGS
Work of Excavation for Foundation of Office Building Being Pushed
 Right Along.

"The excavation for the foundation of the new Woodward office building cannot interfere in any way whatever with the safety of the surrounding buildings" said John Griffith, the Chicago contractor, yesterday.
 q do not think we will have to go more than twelve feet below the cellar line to reach rock bottom. We will construct caissons and excavate within these cais- sons, thoroughly protecting everything adjoining. In other words, adjoining buildings will not be interfered with in the slightest degree. and it Is absurd for any one to think that we will excavate beneath any other building or to interfere with them in the slightest"
 MT. Griffith built the great Masonic Temple building in Chicago and has been the contractor in the construction of a score oc more great office buildings in this country. He knows his business thoroughly and will waste no time in the construction of Birmingham's new office building.
The age-herald., 1901-11-16
APPEAL FOR MONEY. colored Orphans and Old Folks Home
 Needs Assistance.

The management of the Colored Or phan's and Old Folks Home has issued an appeal for donations of money. gro ceries, coal, medicines or other valuables of any kind. In the statement of the chairman of the board of trustees, w. R. Pettiford, he says that in addition to run ming expenses the home has expended sS20O and still has pressing debt of sS75.
 It is stated that the sum of 5000 is needed to complete the furnishing of tho home of the association, which is situated at Newtown and is, of twenty-four rooms. Only eight rooms have been furnished. Contributions are received at the home or at the Alabama Penny Savings Bank in Twentieth street.
The age-herald., 1901-11-16
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH FAIR
 TO OPEN THIS EVENING
Many Ladies at Work Yesterday Dec. orating the Different
 Booths.

The fair and bazaar to be given by the ladies of St. Paurs Catholic Church will open tonight in St. Pauls Hall in Third avenue. near the courthouse. and con- tnue till November 25. Yesterday a num- Der of the ladies were at work the great CT part of the day arranging the booths.
 Father O'Reilly has general charge of the work, but the details have been ar ranged by the ladies of the church. The members of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians are assist ing in the work and will have a special booth.
 One of the prettiest booths In the hall is that of the Children of Mary order. It is decorated artistically and will be presided over by Mrs. J. Touhy, Mrs. John B. Burke, Mrs. J. Mccarthy, Mrs. Dan Harlow and Mrs. J. B. Whitfield.
 A number of contests will be conducted at this booth. Little Misses Sarah Elem ing and Nora Burke will contest for a doll. Mamie Freeman and Beatrice Burns for dress and Ed Entwine and Al Law renee for a handsome present.
 The refreshment booth will be under the direction of a large number of ladies, including Mrs P. G. Bowman, Mrs. Oli- yer Chalifoux. Mrs. Charles McCrossin, Mrs. Tom Rensford, Mrs. Will McCrossin, Mrs. Eberns, Mrs. A. B. Loveman, Mrs Tom O'Byrne and Mrs. Belle Dangaix,
 Among the ladies who will have charge of the choir booth will be Mrs o. w. Golman, Mrs. V. Glib, Miss Margaret O'Neil. Mrs. Cooper and Miss McKellop.
 At the booth of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be Mrs. John Harrington, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Hugh McGeever, Mrs. John Dowlan, Miss Allie Collins, Mrs. John Frederick, Mrs. Margaret Theilman, Mrs. John Means and Mrs. Charles McCrossin.
 Music and ehtertainmenes of various kinds will be provided for the crowd.
The age-herald., 1901-11-16

''The people along my route say that Congressman Underwood and The Age Herald can get anything they want" said M. w. Carlisle yesterday as he re- turned to the city after delivering mail in the rural precincts of Jefferson County.
 Everybody I saw is delighted with the rural delivery system, and they give great credit to The Age-Herald for con- ceiving the idea and to Hon. Oscar Un- derwood for carrying it into execution.
 Mr. Carlisle says when the rural post offices were first discontinued the people were a little dissatisfied, not understand ing the intent of the new system.
 "As soon as they saw they were going to have their mail delivered at their door every day just like people in town he continued, they were carried away with the scheme. One old negro met me in the road in front of his house and with an inquiring look, said, Boss, are we gwine to git ou' mail brought right to our dos like de people in BirminghamF assured him that was the case, and jump Ing up and clapping his heels he cried Fore Gawd, dafs de finest thing l eber seed "
 Make Their First Trip.
 Seven carriers left the city yesterday morning at 8 O clock and made their first trips over the rural routes. Several Of them had a large number of letters and papers to deliver, but others had noth- ing but daily papers, as the people along the new routes had not directed the car riers where to find them. A
 The carriers are equipped with horses and buggies and carry full supply or stamps, envelopes, postal cards and stamped envelopes. The mail boxes have not been put up yet, as the factory Is a little slow in turning them out. As soon es these boxes nave been placed in frcnt of the houses along the routes the work of the rural carriers will be somewhat iessened, as mall now has to be carried to the houses. These boxes are sold by the government to individuals Tor two or three dollars, but are under the pro- lection of the government. When bought by citiz sns they become prlvate property and can be moved to any route if desired. They are provided with two keys-one for the carrier and one for the resident. and letters can be mailed in the boxes as well as received.
 With the rural free delivery system In
The age-herald., 1901-11-16
CHIEF IN ROLE
 OF AUCTIONEER
SALE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN THE HANDS OF THE POLICE BRINGS IN $e2-A TRUNK SOLD FOR $1o.

Chief of Police Austin cast aside his official dignity for an hour yesterday and played the part of auctioneer. The occa- sion was the selling of property gathered by the police in various raids and un- claimed by the owners. The chief made a good spieler and when the crowd cleared out Desk Sergeant Chambers counted $62 as the proceeds of the sale.
 It was miscellaneous pile of stuff of- fered for sale and the chief was eloquent in describing each article. yRevolvers, bicycles trousers, coats, curtains quilts, shoes, suspenders, hose supporters, and old clothes formed the greater bulk of the pile, though groceries, tack hammers and sandpaper helped to fill the street in front of the chiefs office. One trunk was in the lot.
 The goods were the property of many unknown citizens. Some of the stuff was stolen and some belonged to persons locked up who failed to ask for their re- turn. The conglomeration represents the spells secured during the term of Chief Austin up to six months ago. No gam bling apparatus was sold.
 The sale was opened by loud cries from the chief and round of cheers from the would-be buyers A big, rusty black re- volver was first offered.
 How much, how much am I bid for this modern weapon. It is guaranteed to scare any crap shooter in Scratch An kle?" cried the chief.
 Five cents," answered a little boot black who was scarcely up to the knees of the officer.
 "Thirty-five cents" bid a big negro with razor scar down one side of his face.
 'TIold on. chief" said an Italian, dash ing up out of breath" I want de guns, and I give you five dollars for de whole bunch'
 NO, no, I will sell each at retail" re- piled the officer.
 Then other bids were made and the gun finally given to a large black man for 65 cents
 A trunk filled with an indescribable array of everything a man and a wo- man could possibly use was offered This was a signal for rush of speculators and the bidding was more spirited than for anything else offered. The price was run up from $125 to s10.10 nd the spectacle of the battle of bids was striking. Bi- cycles were offered and brought from 30 cents to $1.75.
The age-herald., 1901-11-16

Dr. ". E. B. Davis returned to Birm- ingham last night from Richmond. Va, where he has been attending the annual meeting of the Southern Surgical and Genealogical Association. At the cleo tion of officers Thursday he was chosen president for the ensuing year.
 The association was formed in Birm- ingham fourteen years ago. Dr. Davis was one of the founders and a promin- ent worker in the movement. He was elected secretary and served from that time until last year, when he resigned an unexpired term. It was to his efforts that much of the success of the associa- tion is due.
 Dr. Davis is one of the most promin- ent physicians in the city. He, with his brother. J. D. S. Davis, established the
The age-herald., 1901-11-16
COURT TO PROBE
 RECOGNIZABLE CASE
TROUBLE BETWEEN COLONEL AND LlEUTENANT-CoLONEL OF THIRJ TO BE INVESTIGATED BY THEIR COMRADES IN ARMS.

The recent trouble between Col. E. A. Higdon of the Third Alabama regiment and Lieutenant Colonel Osceola Kyle of the same organization will probably re- suit in 8 courtmartial. The following Is a special dispatch to The Age-Herald from Montgomery in regard to the mat ter:
 An order will issue from the office of the adjutant general tomorrow conven- ing courtmartial in the city of Mont gomery on December 10. While it is not so stated, it is generally understood that the purpose of this courtmartial is to hear the Higdon-Kyle case. Higdon is colonel of the Third Alabama infantry and Kyle is the lieutenant colonel of the same regiment.
 Tt will be recalled that there was a very warm controversy between the two officers some weeks ago and Colonel Hig- don laid the correspondence before the Governor. This correspondence has not been made public, but it has been rumor- ed that Lieutenant Colonel Kyle was par ticularly severe in his criticism of his superior officer and that suggestion was made that the matter be made a per- sonal one.
 "The court will consist of five members who are to be field officers above the rank of major. The personnel of the court has not yet been announced. but it is believed that 1t will consist of Briga- dier General Clarke, Colonels Dumont and Cravas and Tiapfa1apf CoIonolc Hulk bard and May. The counts to be sub mitted cover many type written pages. So odd were interests to the case. The defendant is judge of circuit court in the State.n