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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
lIBLE CONFERENCE AT wINoNA.
Fifteen Hundred Ministers of Various
 Denominations In Attendance.

Warsaw, Ind, August 1.-The eighth annual session of the National Bible con- ference opered at Winona today with fully 150O ministers of various denomina- tjons in attendance. The opening sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman, the director of the conference. The speaker lamented the condition of coldness prevalent in the churches of today. He also told the preachers that they were not preaching Christ, and that ,n the ministry at present there seemed an accentuated disposition toward idle ness.
 This afternoon the Rev. George John stcn Rcss, pastor of St. Paul's church, U-estbourne Grove, London, preached his first sermon in the United States. He snoke on the Glory of Christ" and took occasion to make T strong plea for more reverence in churches for the rayiour whose features were neither like Jew or Gentile, and who belonged to no sect or creed, but was for all men.
 The Hillside service, which corresponds Syith Northfields' Round Top meetings, rvaa conducted by she ksv. James Mus s,e pastor of the Upper Clapton Baptist church. London. The Rev. Mus5le Is an asseciate and co-laborer of the Rev. r. B. Never end is prominently identified with Ahe Christian Endeayor movement in Ep-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
TRAINMEN INSTRUCTED.
Grand Master Fitzpatrick Has Com.
 pleted His Tour of Coal Region.

Wilksbarre, Pa. August H.-Grand Master Fitzpatrick of the Brotherhood of Railway trainmen has about com pleted his tour of the anthracite strike regions. He Addressed local brotherhoods in many places and it is said pointed out to the members their duty in case any of the coal carrying railroads should at tempt to ship coal from mines where non-union men were employed. Just what instructions were given were not made public. James Nelligan, an executive of fieer of the Brotherhood of Railway telegra ohers were In conference with the official at miners strike headquarters today. He said his visit to headquarters had nothing to do with the miners strike.
 It is said an attempt will be made to start the Maltby colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal company tomorrow. About twenty electric lights have beeen strung within the enclosure and fully fifty coal and iron police were taken to the mines this evening. The electric lights will enable the guards to be stationed at the surroundings At strike headquar- ters some of the officers are considera- bly exercised over the matter.
 The Rev. j. J. Curran of this city, who has figured considerably in the strike said in his address at his church to- night that if J. Pierpont Morgan did not do something to bring the strike to an end it would last for a long time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
MORO SITUATION CRITICAL.
American Troops Will Probably Make Movement Against BacoIod Soon.

Manila, August 17.-The Moro situa- tion in Mindanao is considered critical. It is believed that American troops will soon move against Bacolod. where the recent murders of two men of the Twen- ty-seventh infantry occurred. A small party of Moros surprised an outpost of the Twenty-seventh at Camp Vickars, Mindanao, August 12, and succeeded in killing two and wounding one American before they escaped. They were from Bacolod. which has a strong fort and other defences. Ritter opposition to the Americans exist at .}aesiod and Capt. John J. Pershing of the Fifteenth cav airy, commanding the American forces at Lake Mao, has recommended the re- duction of the forts.
 General Chaffee, who left Manila Au- gust 12 on final tour of the southern islands, reached Zambangoa last Friday. At a conference with the local command CT General Chaffee argued that unless the American forces moved directly against the hostiles, they would lose the support of the friendly Moros.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
vAILRURo BICYCLE RACES.
Frank Kramer Wins One Mile Profes-
 sionaI After Hard Fight.

Newark. N. J., August 1.-The most exciting race of the day at vailsburg was the professional open. A single motor bicycle was used to pace the riders in each heat as well as in the final. The motor was topped each time after going three-quarters of a mile. leaving the sprinters to fight it out alone in the last quarter. Kramer captured the first heat in 1:5s. Carnie. the second heat in 2:02, J. Redall the third in :5s 2-6, Mcfarland the fourth in 2.o4, Stevens the fifth in 2:02 1-5. and Bowies the sixth in 1:59 1-5. After three semi finals only Kramer, Mcfarland and Bowles were left in for the final. Kram- CT caught the pace and the race was a procession to the finish with Kramer winning by a length and Mcfarland as far in front of the Chicago man.
 The half mile consolation for amateurs resulted in a victory for the colored vision as the winner Dove and the sec- ond man, Bailey, are both negroes.
 Summary-One mile. motor-paced, pro- fessional won by Frank Kramer. East Orange; F. A. Mcfarland, San Jose. Cal, second; James Bowler, Chicago. third. Time, 1:5c.
 Half mile consolation, amateur, won by M T. Dove, New York; Edwin Bailey, New York, second. Time. LOT.
 Five mile handicap, professional, won by F. A. Mcfarland. San Jose, Cal. scratch; William Martin, Lowell. 200 yards, second; John Bedall. Lynbrook, 100 yards. third. Time, 10:0S 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
COL. HENPHILL
 DIES SUDDENLY Was Founder and Business Man. ager of Atlanta Constitution
GREAT SHOCK ID THAT CITY
He Was Sixty Years of Age and Had Been In Feeble Health Several Months, But Death Was
 Not Expected.

Atlanta, August i7.-Col. William Ar hold Hemphill. founder and for many years business manager of the Atlanta Constitution, died tonight at his resi- dence on Peachtree street. Colonel Hemp hill had been in somewhat feeble health for number of months. but his condi- ton was not regarded as serious. and his death was a great shock to the entire city.
 The cause of death was apoplexy. He was down town Saturday afternoon at tending to some matters of business, and even drove to church this morning, but becoming suddenly Ill, decided to return home without entering.
 Colonel Hemphill was sixty years of age, having been born in Athens, Ga, May 15, JS42. He was graduated from the State University of Georgia in 1861. and in the same year enlisted in the Confed- crate army, fighting with conspicuous gallantry to the end of the war, and be- ing severely wounded in the battle of Gettysburg. He removed to Atlanta in 1867 and soon after founded the Constitu- ton, of which he was one of the prin- cipal owners until January. 1902. when he disposed of his interest in the paper. He served as an alderman and mayor of Att lanta. and as president of the Capital City bank, the Atlanta Trust and Bank ing company, and the Atlanta Street Car Company He has several times been prominently mentioned as the democratic candidate for governor of Georgia
 Colonel Hemphill was twice married, his second marriage taking place within the past year. He is survived by widow. two sons and three daughters. He was a communicant of the Methodist Episco- pal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
COFFIN CONTAINED ICE.
Grave Opened But the Supposed Dead
 Man Is Missing.

Guthrie. O. T.. August 17.-A grave near Orlando. a town short distance from Guthrie, in which c. S. Morris, a Madi- son, Kan, man, who was reported last week to have been killed, was supposed to have been buried, was opened today in the presence of 300 people and found to be empty. Friends of Morris who be- lieved that he had been murdered had requested the authorities to exnume the body. Telegrams of inquiry have been received from Morris wife and from ip- surance orders in Madison Of which he was a member.
 Morris appeared week ago in company with a man who gave his name as Cox and who represented himself as a loan agent. On Monday Cox reported that Morris ad been killed in runaway ac- cident. The man purchased lot in a country cemetery near Orlando and bought a coffin, which he buried with the assistance Of a colored man. The cof- fin todsy contained a cake of ice weigh irg about two pourds. Evidently 1t had been filled with ice when 1t was buried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18

gatherers. If necessary. to collect the in- terest. Mr Conant said today:
 If such a plan succeeds in developing the agricultural resources of Turkey and Egypt which is now being tried, and there Is sufficient sense of financial re- possibility among these people to pre- vent serious losses. 1t Is possible that similar benefits could be obtained in the Philippines l know that some means of aiding the farm is a subject very close to the heart of Governor Taft and Judge Ide. There Is already Spanish law in the Philippines permitting the creation of mortgage banks, but 1t apparently needs the support ard active initiative Of the government to put plan of relief for the small farmer in practical operation. Governor Taft and bis associates have so many problems before them that 1t will probably be some time before they will be abls 10 take this Up, but 1t will be greatly fer the benefit of the people when they are able to borrow enough to equip themselves with the best seed and mod ern tools"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
SHAH OF PERSIA ARRIVES.
Steamer Empress from Calais Makes Trip to England at Slow Speed.

London, August 17.-Muzaffar Ed-Din, shah of Persia, arrived at Dover at noon today on board the steamer Empress from Calais. At the shah's request the Empress made the trip over at slow speed. The steamer was escorted by the British cruisers Galatea and ImmortaIite and was greeted by salutes from the bat teries at Dover and an imposing military display.
 The shah is said to have exhibited great nervousness upon embarl1ing on the Empress at Calais for his first sea trip. But he bore the journey well, and when Prince Arthur of Connaught boarded the Empress and greeted him the shah smiled and conversed with animation through an interpreter.
 The shah and Prince Arthur walked through the crowds at Dover to the Lord Warden hotel where Muzaffar Ed Din will spend the night, coming to Lon don tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington. August f-Following IS the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Monday sud Tuesday except showers on the Louisiana coast; winds mostly fresh south.
 Page One. King Edward receives Boer generals. John Mitchell is still confident. Colonel Hemphill of Atlanta dies sud- denly. Pope Leo holding up well.
 Page Two. China and United States reach tariff agreement. Montana will have monster steel plant. Young man murdered and house fired.
 Page Three. Trades council meet Raymond Orr injured. Political situation. Field sports at the fair grounds.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard around hotels and else where.
 Page Five. Saturdays local and foreign market re- ports.
 Page Six. A currant patch covers eighty acres. Baseball and general sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
coUNsELMAN TOLD NOTHING.
Refuses to Have Anything to Say About Bartholln-MltchelI Case.

Chicago. August 17.-Edwnrd Counsel man. who was arrested yesterday in con- nection with the Bartholin-Mitchell mur- der mystery, was subjected to a rigid examination today by Inspector Hunt, but told nothing that would throw any light on the case. Counselman contra dicted himself several times but made no discriminating admissions. After an hours questioning Counselman finally blurted out:
 "If I knew where William Bartholin was I would not tell you.''
 Counselman evaded an explanation of why he abused his wife when she refused to return to him the letter that he had received from Bartholin July 12, summon ing him to Bsrtholir's home, five days after the murder of Mrs Bartholin.
 The other two suspects, Thompson and Claffy. who were sent to the county jail yesterday, were in good spirits today and stili declare their innocence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
Says Anthracite Strike Situation
 Is Unchanged.
MEN ARE BEING CARED FOR
Some Shipments of Soft Coal Have Been Made Into Eastern Mar kets, But Anthracite Sup-
 ply Is Exhausted.

Indianapolis, August 17.-President John Mitchell Of the United Mine Workers ar rived in the city today on his way to While in the west Mir Mitchell will go to Chicago to confer with leaders of the miners of Illinois He expects to start for Wilkesbarre Wednesday.
 President Mitchell declared that his visit to national headquarters was most ly to look after routine matters which have accumulated during his absence.
 ''The situation in the strike field re- mains the same" said MT. Mitchell. There has been no change and I do not anticipate any until the trouble is finally adjusted. The men are just as deter nnined as ever to win and will stick it out as long as necessary, so that it all depends cn the acticn of the operators when the strike will terminate.
 'sThe financial end Of the strike is be- ing kept up in a very satisfactory man. per and we have been able to relieve every cese of distress. There is no doubt that we will be able to continue to do this.
 Tt is true that some of the miners have left the field. When the strike first broke out quite a number of the non-English speaking young men return ed to their native countries and other miners have gone to the bitumious field and secured employment There has been very little emigration of miners of late, however. I expect that all told about eighteen thousand men have left the anthracite field since the strike began. Except for these the number of strikers is as large as ever.
 There have been some shipments of soft coal into the eastern market; but I cannot say how many tons have been sent there. There have been no ship ments of anthracite coal since the strike began and the supply of that article Is now practically exhausted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
MORTGAGE LOAN DATA.
Judge de,Secretary of Finance ir
 Philippines, Receives One.

New York, August 17.-Some data re- garding mortgage loans to small land- holders under govei nment supervision las been forwarded to Judge Henry C..
 Ide secretary of finance in the Philip pine islands, by Charles A. Conant, who was in the Philippir es last sumr,er for the purpose of studying coinage and banking conditions there. A new bank Is therefore in process of formation to en- gage exclusively in small mortgage and agricultural looms. The government is to euarantee dividends of per cent on the capital and is to employ the public tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
BRITISH SHIPS ARRIVE.
Cruiser Ariadne Makes Port at St
 John In Deep Fog.

St. Johns, N. F.. August 1.-The Brit ish cruiser Ariadne, flagship of Rear Ad- miral A. l.. Douglas, one of the lords of the admiralty, arrived here this morn ing, making the port in a dense fog. The Ariadne was escorted by the British cruiser Indefatisable.
 Awaiting Admiral Douglas arrival here were the British cruiser Charybdis, the sloop Alert and the special service steam CT Columbine, and the French cruiser Isly and the dispatch boat Manche. To- gether these seven warships form the largest fleet which has been here for 1rany years past.
 Admiral Douglas has come to the col ony to discuss the French shore fishery question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
ouTLAwa ttAD TO TELL.
Were Strung Up by Mob Which Sought Information About Leaders.

Ccrdeli, o. T., August 17.-A mob of sew eral hundred men took Levi Reed and Bud Virgo, outlaws, captured recently in raid on the Casey-Cravens gang, frem the county jail late last night and strung them up to trees to force them to reveal the whereabouts of their lead CTS and to give Information regarding their crimes.
 The outlaws finally gave the desired in- formation and the mob returned them to jail, disappearing, apparently to run down the gang. Reed was so badly strangled that he was revived with diff ficulty. The Casey-Cravens gang is one of the worst that infests this county. Re- gently they have committed many out rages in Southern Oklahoma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
FRANK kRoLL IS DEAD.
Claims He Was Shot While Trying to
 Break Open Slot Machine.

Chicago, August 17-Frank Kroll, sus- pected of having been implicated in the murder of Policemen Divine and Penneli. died today at St. Mary's hospital. His death resulted from lockjaw which de- veloped from a bullet wound m the leg. Kroll ersisted in denying any knowl- edge of the murder of the two policemen and claimed that he was shot by po- liceman while trying to break open a slot machine
 Samuel Meaghre, who was arrested at the same time as Kroll, declared that he, too, was shot at the same time as Kroll, and that they had nothing whatever to do with the killing of Divine and Fennell. The police, after closely Investigating the case, are inclined to the belief that Kroll told the truth on his deathbed, and that neither he nor Meaghre had any thing to do with the murder. of the two policemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18

rope. Nearly sOOo persous attended this outdoor meeting.
 The evening sermon was delivered by the Rev. George JacFson. pastor of the Methodist tabernacle at Edinburg, Scot land. The Sunday school had an attend ance of a000 the largest in the history of tho conference at W1nona. At this meeting W. c. dal of Indianapolis, prominently identified with this branch of Christian work, announced that a movement was on foot to make Winona the Sunday school center or trc country by securing the annual meetings of the international committee, whose work is to arrange the Sunday school lessons for the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
Lieutenant Mcdowell Drowned.

San Antonio, Tex. August 17.-Lieut Ralph D. McDowell of the Twelfth Unit ed States cavalry was drowned in Pinto creek. near Fort Clark. He and Lieuten- ant Lusk were bathing when McDowell was seized with cramps and went to the bottom before help could reach him. Lusk nearly lost his own life in attempt ing to rescue his unfortunate companion. McDowell was promoted from the ranks February 9 1901
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
wissenbschaft on the United States of

wissenbschaft on the United States of central Europe
 The writer will argue that the central European states will sooner or later be compelled to erect a common tariff bar Tier against the aims Of the United States to economic asc endanoy or against those of Great Britain with greatly moderated tariffs and perhaps free trade between themselves. Baron von Walterhausen believes that eventually complete po- litical union between Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and Holland is probable and that this union will give these countries an impregnable economic position. The baron will argue also that great states like Inc United States and Russia possess recuperative powers su- perior to those of the isolated and small countries of western Europe. In support of this statement he instances the fact that the United States issued loans at ' Ter cant at the end of the civil war and refunded these loans at per cent in 1892
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
TAFT EXPECTED THURSDAY.
Philippine Governor Will Arrive in
 Manila In Few Days.

Manila, August Ex-Governor William H. Taft is expected to reach here next Thursday H, left Singapore, Straits Set clement, last Friday on board the United States gunboat General 1Alava.
 The plans for the reception to be given Governor Taft are most elaborate. The shipping in the narbor will be dec crated when he arrives and a procession of small craft is to accompany the Gen eral Alava up the bay. A series of arches are at present being erected along the line of Governor Toft's march from the office of the captain of the port, where he will disembark from a launch, to Malacanan Palace, where a reception will be given him. There will oe a banquet the evening of tho governors arrival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
CREW OF MURoERERs.
Kill the Chief Engineer of Vessel and
 Wounded the Captain.

Manila, August 1.-The native crew of the inter-insular steamer Miss Hermanos mutined at Port Virac, Island of Catan- duances, last Thursday They murdered the chief engineer of the vessel and wounded the captain, the mate, the sec ond officer and one of the passengers, all of whom are Spaniards. Members of the native constabulary went to the rescue of the ships officers. They fired into the crew and killed three of them.
 Twenty-Five of the crew surrendered and five jumped over board and are be- lieved to have drowned. During the lighting on the Mis- Hermanis the steam CT ran aground but was subsequently, floated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
PLUMBERS TO MEET.
Annual Convention Will Begin in oma
 ha, Neb., Tomorrow.

Omaha, Neb.. August 17.-The annual convention of the United Association of Plumbers, Gas and Steam Filters will be- gin in this city tomorrow and most of the 200 delegates have arrived. They come from all parts of the United States and Canada, and will be in session several days.
 Among the important matters to come before the convention Is me establish ment of strike, sick and death benefits; the manner of electing officers and the elimination of helpers from the ranks of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
MANCHESTER CLOTH MARKET,
There Was Each Day Moderative
 Amount of Business.

Manchester. August 17.-The cloth mar ket was quiet and steady last week, and there was each day a moderate amount of business. There was considerable in- quiry. largely from India, and sellers complained of unsatisfactory prices. The Chinese demand was inactive. There is no immediate prospect of improvement in business with the miscellaneous, South American, Levant and smaller outlets The total turnover was poor.
 Yarns last week were quiet, the inquiry was finn, but the turnover continued small. There was a rather better demand for fine spinnings of American cotton, which resulted in business where quo- tations were not rigid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
ro Attend Meyer,s Funeral.

Brussell, August 1.-The Boer generals. DeWet, Delarey and Botha are expected to reach here next Tuesday for the fu- neral of Gen. Lucas Meyer. Enormous crowds viewed the embalmed body of Lucas Meyer today The remains will be taken to South Africa Among the many wreaths sent for the funeral of General Meyer were one from President Kruger of the Transvaal and from Joseph Cham berlain. the British colonial secretary. The wreath sent by Mir. Chamberlain was composed of splendid orchids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
POINTED DECLARATIONS.
Chinese Vlceroys Hold Conference
 With U. Tariff Commissioner.

Shanghai. August 17.-Lui Kun Yii, Chin Turg and Yuar Sinai Kai. viceroys respectively re of Nankin and Hnnlxow and governor of Pc Chi Li, in separate con- ferenoes with T. ,. IIarrets, tariff com- missioner for the United States have ccncur~ed in making two significant and eouivocal declarations.
 The first is that the critical time has arrived when China must make a su- preme effort for the promotion of com merce and friendly intercourse with America and Europe; the second declara- ticn is that as ar evidence of her good faith in this intention and her apprecia- ton of the generous policy of the United States toward her China will make an lnprecede nted exhibit at the St. Louis exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-18
PHOSPHATE ROCK IN U. s.
Total Production In 1901 Was f,41s,.
 723 Long Tons-Florida Leads.

duction of phosphate rock in the United States in 1901. according to statistics fur nished by the eeodetical survey. was l. 723 long tons. valued at $5.Sl6,4o3 as compared with 1,4s1.H6 long tons, valued at s5,35s.24S in 1900, decrease of 74s3 in tonnage and of s42,S45 in value.
 The industry in Florida, whicn mas bee.l the chief producing state since 1894. con tinued to show an Improvement the total output and value for that state in 1901 being the largest yet recorded. The total prcducticn il: Florida during 1901 was 71s, 9g6 long tons valued at $5. 15y. F75 as conl- pared with TOBIAS lorg tons valued ar S2 sSS 231 in 1900.