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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30
MAN IS MURDERED
NEAR HIS HOME
Mystery Surrounds Death Of
John w. MuIlin
RECEIVED WARNING NOTE
While Out for Accustomed Walk He Is
Attacked BY Two Men and Fatally
Wounded, Then Thrown
Into a Ravine.
RECEIVED WARNING NOTE

Columbus, Ga, September 29.-tSpe-
cial.)-Mystery shrouds the tragic
death of John w. Mullin, a prominent
citizen of Phenix City, who was found
early this morning at the bottom of
20-foot ravine in that city with his
throat horribly gashed on both sides
and with the ground all around him
stained with blood.
A day or two ago Mr.. Mullin is said
to have found at his front gate
sealed letter, warning him that he was
going to be killed. He arose early
this morning, as was his custom, and
took a short walk. 1t was while cross
ing a small bridge over a ravine not
far from his residence that he had his
frightful experience, just as the day
was breaking. An hour later a little
girl, passing along, saw blood on the
bridge She gave the alarm and Null
lin was found in the bottom of the
ravine, still alive but very weak. He
declared that he had been attacked and
cut by two unknown men and after his
throat was gashed he was pushed into
the ravine. His own knife, red with
blade closed. He died this afternoon
from his injuries. He was 81 years of
age and is survived by a family.
Mr.. Mullin was bookkeerer for the
wholesale grocery house of J. B. Tar
yer 81 Co. in Columbus for "a years
and held that position at the time OF
his death.
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NEW THEATRE OPENS.
Congressman Burnett Makes Campaign
Speech at AshvilIe.

Gadsden, September 29.-(Special.)-The
opening of the new opera house last
night brought out a representative gath
ering of the best people of the city.
About 600 people witnessed the play of
''Magda" by Hortense Nielsen and her
company. The play was we'll received
and the opening was considered a COM
plete success.
Congressman J. L. Burnett went to Ash
vile yesterday, where he addressed the
people of ST. Clair county on the political
issues of the campaign. He reports I'M
usual interest among the citizens of that
county and that all are enthusiastic over
the excellent chances of Bryan's cleo
ton.
Last night was the coolest of the sea-
son and in some localities there was a
very light touch of frost. No vegeta-
ton was affected.
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Opening New Division.

Prattville, September (Special)-The
American Land company, with headquar-
tiers at Athens, Ca, has secured 80 acres
of land lying for the most part in the
city limits, east of Washington street, and
are grading streets and sidewalks. They
have cut the plat of land into lots and
propose to put them on the market. New
streets will be opened up and old streets
extended to make this addition to Pratt
vile a desirable residence section. The
addition will be known as Park Place,
and is destined to become a popular resi-
dence portion of the city, as most of it
lies within four blocks of the main busi-
ness district and manufacturing plants.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30
SPRAG|NS MAY
Be CANDIDATE
Only. Senator Voting Against
Prohibition Law
He FAVORS LOCAL OPTION
Merrimack Puts Two Large Cotton
Mills at Huntsville Back In Opera
tion-James o'shaushnessy
On Business Trip.
He FAVORS LOCAL OPTION

Huntsville, September 29.-(Special.)
A great deal of interest is felt here in
the discussion that is being carried
on over the state in the probable can
didacy of State Senator Robert Il.
Spragins for the governorship. Senator
Spragins has not expressed himself yet
further than to say that he would in
deed like to be governor of Alabama,
but that so far the matter is entirely
in the hands of his friends.
Senator Spragins enjoys the distinc-
ton of having cast in the senate the
only vote against the prohibition law
that will go into effect January 1. He
believes in local option. His friends
believe that the anti-state administra-
ton faction will find in him the most
available man to line up all factions
of conservatives and ants and that
he would be an easy winner.
Pittsburg, Pa, capitalists are said
to be interested in plan to locate
several hundred immigrants in this
section representative of the syn
dictate is in this city now looking the
field over.
The Merrimack Manufacturing COM
pany put its two big mills in this city
in full operation yesterday. About 100
operatives are employed, 400 of them
having been out of work several
months.
James F. O'Shaugh messy, president of
the Huntsville and Monte Sano I'm
provement company, and a prominent
capitalist of New York, arrived here
last night to attend to important bust
ness concerning his company. deal is
said to be pending for the transfer OF
the old opera house property to a syn
dictate that will convert it into a large
department store. Col. OShaugh messy
in speaking of general business condi-
t1ons expressed the belief that pros
perity will have returned to his coun-
try by the first of the year, regardless
of the election of a republican or DEM
ocfatic President.
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EXPLOSION IN
BLOCTON CHURCH
REV. HENRY WHEELER INJURED
WHILE ILLUSTRATING POINTS
IN SERMON WITH CHEMICALS.
STUNNED BY THE SHOCK.

Bocton, September 29.-(Specia1,)-
While Rev. Harry Wheeler was conduct
ing q series Of chemical experiments at
the Methodist church at this place Sun
day retort exploded, injuring DIR. Alex
ander, who was assisting him in the ex-
periments. His face was cut by the
flying particles of glass and one eye
was also injured.
He was taken to Birmingham on the
afternoon train for treatment, being ac-
companied by Rev. Wheeler.
DR.. Alexander was severely stunned by
the explosion but soon managed to get
to his feet and reassure the congregation,
thus preventing a panic in the church.
The experiments were used to illustrate
a sermon to the young people and chill
dren and were very interesting and all
regret the unfortunate conclusion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30
COTTON Is BURNED.
Car Is Destroyed at Tyler In Dallas
County.

Selma, September 29.-(special)-At an
early hour this morning at Tyler. be-
tween this city and Montgomery, a car
of cotton was burned. There were SO
bales on the car which were consumed,
entailing a loss of about $500. while the
damage to the car is estimated at $500.
The cotton was the property of mer-
chants and planters of this county liv-
ing in the vicinity of Tyler. The loss
will be borne by the Western Railway
of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30
GROWS HAIR
Cuticura Removes Dandruff and
SOOtheS Itching SCalpS.

Warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap,
and light dressings with Cuticura, pre-
vent dry, thin, and falling hair, remove
crusts, scales, and dandruff, destroy
hair parasites, soothe irritated, itching
surfaces. stimulate the hair follicles,
loosen the scalp skin, supply the roots
with energy and nourishment, and
make the hair grow upon q sweet,
wholesome. healthy scalp when all
other treatment fails.
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Humor of Infants Children, and Adults con-
sists OF Cutcura Soap (25cD TO Cleanse the Skin.
Cuticura Ointment(50c, TO Heal tho Bkin, and Cuti
Coated Pills ESQ per vial Of eo TO Purify the blood.
Bold throuehout the world Potter s Drug q Chem.
- Mailed FEeS- cuucua Book on Skin Diseases. J
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Mrs. Liaon Dies.

Tuscumbia. September 29.-(Speeial. y
Mrs. Ida Lyon, mother of the late Pro-
bate Judge A w. Lyon, died Saturday
night at o'clock at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. II. *. Belser. She was 81
years Of age. Mrs. Lyon was sitting
on the front porch when she was stricken
with paralysis and died a few minutes
later. In addition to Mrs. Belser she
has several living children. The funeral
was held yesterday morning from the Bel
ser residence. the Rev. f. NJ Glenn Of
flciating, assisted by the Rev. w. +.
Trump.
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BOY MAY DIE FROM
KICK OF A HORSE
LsSes An Eye and Face Fright
fully Bruised
WALLACE GIVEN DAMAGE
Is Awarded $4,000 for Injuries Received
on Railroad-Boys Are Arrested
for Robbing Store at
Holly Tree.
WALLACE GIVEN DAMAGE

scottsboro, September 29-(special)-A
most distressing accident happened yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Johnnie Boyd in this city. Little Hugh
Gotten, the 5-year-old son of Albert Cot
ten, who is visiting his grandmother, Mrs.
Boyd, went out in the back yard to play
and was kicked in the face by a horse.
The entire shoe of the horse struck the
little fellow full in the face, crushing his
nose and knocking one eye full out. His
condition is most critical and his death
Is momentarily expected.
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News of Columbia.

Columbia, September 29.-(Special. Miss
Mary Alice Shipper of this place and Mr..
John Morgan of Winfield, w. Va, were
married at the home of the brides pa
rents last Sunday.
Work on the new cotton factory three
miles from town is nearing completion
and will soon he ready for the machin-
cry. The factory will cost about ST.
when completed.
James Wilson died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. A. II. Askin, Sunday
morning. He was one of the oldest citi-
zens of Columbia.
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Lovctt at Dadcville.

Dadeville, September 29.-(Special DIR.
J. A. B. Lovett, through the courtesy of
Judge B. NJ. Miller, who is holding cir
cult court mere, addressed large crowd
at the court house today. With fitting
remarks DIR. Lovett was introduced by
w. M Lacky of Dadeville. The new coun-
ties amendment to the constitution was
DR.. Lovett's theme and his address made
many friends to the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30
Home DESTROYED Bv Fire.

Albertville, September 29.-(Special)-
The pretty new residence of Walter Shipp
on Broad street was totally destroyed by
fire Sunday night at 10 o'clock. The
family were away from home and the fire
had gained such Roadway before being
discovered that but little of the furniture
was saved. The loss is doubly hard on
Mr. and Mrs. Ship, as they lost a resi-
dence in the recent cyclone, and had but
recently rebuilt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30
The End Comes At
6 O'Clock Tonight
The Opportunity to Save From $50 to
$3.50 on a Piano at the Great Re.
Company Ceases to Exist Tonight.
Will Give AWAY Two Pianos Today.

The Jesse French Piano and Organ conf
pany Will give away two pianos tooay,
one to the first lady, accompanied by
child, to enter the store at LOIS Seoonu
avenue after 8 o'clock this morning and
the second to the first lazy, accompanies,
by a child between and Is years of age.
to enter the store after the clock strikes
L o'clock today.
The sale enus tonight at o'clock. At
that hour the company commences NOV
ing all the stock which has nor been
sold to the new store, 1921 Third avenue,
where the largest ana most complete line
of pianos in Alabama will be shown. The
tuning department will also be moved to
the new store and all orders received there
Will be promptly executed.
Until o'clock tonight from $50 to $50
can be saved on every piano non5A1 .tI
the Second avenue store, where the com
pany is selling exchanged and slightly
used pianos and organs. Pianos are SELL
ing from IS, $40 to s275 and organs from
s. to s35.
The company will give free a good organ
to any church or Sunday school which
cannot afford to buy one, provided appli-
cation Is made before o'clock tonight.
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yellow. The eczema itched so that it
seemed as though could tear my face
all to pieces. The disease began in the
fall and did everything for it until the
next winter. Then / began to use the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and it
was not moro than three months before
Cuticura Resolvent Pills once in while
to cleanse the blood. am very thank
full that I tried Cuticura, and l can
recommend it to any one. Miss Ann
Pearsons, Mortified, VT, Dec. 10, '07."
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We DO Not Think All Are Liars

WHO USE The WORD 'QUALTTY' in the descrip-
w of whiskey Our opinion they know little about
the subject This word has encountered such hard knocks
sometimes think has lost its meaning and therefore refrain
from using it.
Just plain honest statement we think IS sufficient We
own Distlery No 100, Coll DIST Tenn, located on
our own farm The location ideal for good dsllng The
used flows from mountain spring. the temperature Of
The dstllery and surroundings are kept Immediately
clean We only the choicest Northwestern Rye and Bar
ley Malt The Corn raised in the Tennessee Valley
ton of which is grown land.
The whskey naturally aged in warehouses the
ses, then delivered to stores for distribution.
With exception, SIX full quarts the smallest ship
ent madewe do This reduces the Of hand
ling packing and charges enabling us to otter
quarts about the price would get for four
Do not let low prices prejudice They whole
sale, and you buy direct
Our rhiskies always the
FXPR FSS PR REPAID Shipment made wooden boxes.
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Corn Whistles

GRASSY VALLEY"-Unadu
ated. Very old. No better Corn
Whiskey made. 6 full quarts, $500;
12 full quarts, $3.50.
GRASSY White, 100
proof. straight Corn Whiskey. We
are the only distiiiers selling 100
proof corn at $3.50 per gallon, two
gallons, s4.75, delivered. Shipments
in jugs. Smallest shipment one gallon.
Bi.aisied Whistles
'R. II. g. CI.U-B"-A perfect blend
of old Kentucky Whistles. 1t has
that rich oily appearance. We consci-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30
COULD NOT CURE
WEEPING ECZEMA
Disease Began over Ear and Spread
till Face and Neck were Raw Itch
ing, inflammation and Soreness
we're Terrible Lasted Over
Year and All Treatments Failed
UNTIL CUTICURA AGAIN
PROVED GREAT SUCCESS
Eczema began over the top Of my
ear. 1t cracked and then began to

spread. L ndu CAlIOo
different doctors and
tried several things, but
they did me no good.
At last one side Of my
face and my neck clear
up to my hair we're raw.
The water ran out Of it
30 that l had to wear
medicated cotton, and
it was SO infamed and
sore that / had to put
a piece Of cloth over my
pillow to keep the water
from it, and it would
-Az: tlo@ olotk n sort IF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30

BOttIed-i1-B Bond Whistles
Following brands bottled by the
Government, whose stamp guarantees
age, purity and strength.
CONCORD PURE RYE, leo
proof, 6 full quarts, $3.50; IL full
quarts, $11.00.
CONCORD BOURBON, 100 proof.
6 full quarts. $3.50; ls full quarts,
$1,000.
CLARKE'S PURE RYE, 100
proof. 6 full quarts. $6.25; Is fall
quarts, $11.No.
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EXPRESS PREPAID - Shipment made in wooden boxes

entiously say there is no better wills
key full quarts, $5.75; IL full
quarts, S11.0O.
GATES SS''-A true blend of
Kentucky WHISTLES. A good honest
whiskey Will give entire satisfac
ton. 6 full quarts, $5.0e; 12 full
quarts, $3.50.
Tennessee WhiSkey
"FREESTONE" = Unadulterated,
strsiaht Tennessee Whiskey. Our
lesctinr process makes this whiskey
distinctive None better. Very old.
6 full quarts, $500; 10 full quarts,
$1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30

J. C. Wallace, who was injured some
time ago, received judgment today in the
circuit court against the Nashville, Chat
tanooga and st. Louis railway for $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30

Two little white boys, Jessie Sloan and
Jessie Counts, were arrested in Paint
Rock valley and brought to Scottsboro
and put in Jail on the charge of robbing
the store of Matthews & Son at Holly
Tree. The boys are only ID years old,
and quite small to their age. They ad-
init their guilt Judge HARRISON will
send them to the reform school at East
Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30

Seaboard morning train
leaves Glib, only through Pull :
man to New York via Atlanta,
one night out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30

One tria y convince you The
Gawk is the place.
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Mr.. John Matthews, one of the oldest
citizens in Jackson county, died at his
home at Rash in the upper end of the
county at the advanced age of So years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-30

Prof. w. H. Robinson of Garth and
Miss Edna Flippin were united in mar
riage Monday morning at Q clock at the
home of the brides parents. Professor
Robinson had pretty home all furnished
and the young people went right to house
keeping that afternoon.
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SENATOR OWEN GOING WEST.
Leaves Bedside Of Ill Mother to
Start on Stamping Tour.

Senator Owen of Oklahoma has been
in Washington several days at the bed
side Of his mother. who has not been
in good health. and whose age, seventy
six years. makes her recuperation diff
cult However. she is somewhat i'm
proved
Senator Owen will leave here tomor-
row for New York. and will then go
west to begin speaking in the cam
paign. He will spend most of his time
in Nebraska and other western states.
LAS to Oklahoma there is no doubt
said the Senator That state is in the
democratic column to stay. The people
are satisfied with their state admins
tration and like Bryan, believing in him
to the fullest extent Oklahoma will.
as I see 1t. celebrate the election of a
democratic president.
THE republicans are not making
friends by opposition to guaranteed
bank deposits. There are 10000 900
bank depositors in this country.
Almost unanimously they favor the
contentious of Bryan.
About the only argument the repub-
licans can make against this IL that ii
will encourage wild cat banking by
bankers Offering extremely high figures
for deposits.
The Oklahoma plan regulates this
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CoLoRED Y. M. c. A. BUILDING.
j. L. Marshall's Bid of $4,000 is
the Lowest

The bids for the new building of the
colored mems branch of the Young Mems
Christian Association were opened At the
office Of the president of the association.
$. w. Woodward, yesterday afternoon.
Both colored and white bidders were rep
resented.
The bid OF ]. l.. Marshall-S75,O00-
the lowest received. 1t is estimated that
5000 additional will be necessary to
cover the heating and electric wiring,
which was not included in the proposals
submitted, making a total of $4,000 as
the cost of the building. The sum Of
$4,000 has been spent for lot and S10,-
900 additional is estimated as cost OF
furnishing the building. This will make
total expenditure of 100000. OF this
amount $4,000 is assured from the gift
Of Mr.. Rockefeller of $4,000 and like
amount from local subscribers
1t Is necessary to secure $50 900 addi-
tional, and plans for raising this are I'M
der consideration by the committee in
charge. with the confident expectation
that work on the building will soon begin.
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The Dollar Dresses OF wear-resistng mixtures. in
sizes to wonder at the price. The Double
breasted Coats with box back and velvet collar only
ST. 8 look worth S. The Coat Sweaters i'll sizes
ID years closely knit and bargain at SI.o9
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received authority from his government
to sign an arbitration treaty with the
United States government. The provis-
ions OF the treaty. 1t Is understood. will
be along the same general lines as those
negotiated with the great powers Of the
world. Differences affecting vital inter-
ests or the independence or honor of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15

nicely. 1t fixes 4 per cent as the limit
hanks NAV nav depositors and prevents
any greater amount This certainly
gives the conservative banker every
opportunity to get his share of de.
poSitS.
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The New Corsets, 79c
Instead OF SI.5O to S.. 30.

Many leading makes of SI.5o to
$3.50 Corsets are to be tomorrow
Opening Souvenirs at 70c. Note how
extraordinarily long they are Made
to suit the new autumn-winter Cos
tunes OF 1oo8-o9.
Glove-ftting Undergarments. sc.
Ladies SOC and SOC Glove-htting
Swiss Ribbed Union Suits and Sep
arate Vests and Pants and Corset
Covers. All styles-with high and
low necks, short and long sleeves.
knee and ankle length pants, glove
fitting and umbrella styles. Choice
for 25c.
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contracting state are excepted from the
questions which may be arbitrated.

William Miley was arrested In Hagers
town, Md, by Policeman Barber on the
charge Of attempting to criminally az
sault Miss Pearl Carbaugh over a yea
ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15

A writer Tor on "t the leading
newspapers. noted for its Fashion
Page stated yesterday: II have
been the round.; credit you with
exactly the claims you make. and
assure you that more insane than
sane hats arc the rule this au-
tumn''
Milliners were here Monday and
yesterday. and. judging by the
length of their visits and their in
tense interest in many of the hats.
We judge they are worth seeing and
profiting by.
OF course. our army of regular
patrons was outfit all its men,
bers were not. yet it was not be-
cause they were deJerters. Abb
sentees are advised to call to-
morrow-and profit by the SOU
venir prices.
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Art Pieces, 23c, 47c. 97c ard S1.98.

Welsbach Gas Man.
ties. good quality. ~
Regular price l5c. ~
Glass Gas Globes, as
sorted patterns. finch
opening. Regu- a.
lar price, 15c. ~
keystone Food Chop
pers. 4 steel cutters.
Regular price, An.
SOC. wv
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Oval Willow Clothes
Baskets. strongly made.
Regular price, aO~
nc.
Gilray Curtain Stretch
ers, 6xl2 feet, with
steel pins. Reg 0Qc
ular price. $1.25. SCS
Galvanized Iron Ash
Cans. 0-gallon size.
with side handles.
Regular price. 0Sc
81. %.
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The Millinery Souvenirs
I ermlnate Tomorrow EvenIl

TOW Evening.
The new 81 Roses. the correctly
new monster specimens: 3 in zO-
bunch. For tomorrow.........
The new 81 and SIS Paradise
Plumes, black, white and natural.
For tomorrow, $3.50 GID S0
AND.
The new $3.50 Ostrich Feather
PIumes. IS inches long; black.
white and coiors' For to- 5000
The new $500 Ostrich Feather
Plumes. black, white and all
colors: IS Inches long. Ga az
The new 81 yard Paon Velvet, in
a al, eolors, For tomor- 70c
lOWs ..s..s...s
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The new Cox Felt Hats. large
and small. in all colors. S1.O8
For tomorrow. .~As>C
The new $50 Satin and Felt
Hats: all shapes and COL CT TN
ors. For tomorrow. ~As@>
The new s222j Wings and Feath-
ers. q superb collection. 81 7S
Choice for tomorrow ~As ~
The new s1.2J Wings and FeatIl-
ers. in great variety. For SA.NN
The new s14, SIG and 500 Heavy
Head PlumeS, in bunch; the new
est of the new. For tomor- CnQ
row. s12, $14 and. " ~
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Treaty With China.

vu Tins-fang, the Chinese minister, has