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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
A WIFE MURDERER CAUGHT.
The WOman'S Brother S'ekinS YtL-
seance With a Shot Gun.
KILLED FOR REFUSING HIN MONEY.
Great Excitement I'm the Streets and tho
Police Have Much Difficulty in Get
ting Their Prisoner to Jail.
His Disguise.

GREENSBORO. n. c.. Dee. Especial.
Soniy Ryan, n white man OF desperate
character, shot and Killed his wife IN
her home on south Ashe street In this
city tonight Ryan has been in hid
ing from the officers for some months tor
various offences and yenturcd TO the city
this afternoon.
lie AT once went 60 his wfe's home and
without warning. drew 3S-calibre pistol
and shot her in the neck. killing her in
stantly.
KILLED HER FOR MONEY.
IL Is thought that her refusing 10 give
him money led 10 the murder.
Ryan fled but was caught IN the south.
etn part Of the city about two hours
after tho murder
On the way To Jail an immense crowd
followed the police with the prisoner
When near tho Benbow House the police
saw "a brother Of the murdered woman
coming towards them with double bar
relied gun.
THE AVENGER.
lie raised the gun and was I'm the &C,
Of firing at the prisoner when IL was
snatched from his hands by a citizen
The prisoner was safely landed In jaii
When arrested. Ryan had shaved hla
moustache and had on a woman's dress
with which he had tried TO disguise him.
self and escape.
The police round letters on his person
addressed TO prominent parties her,
stating that he intended 10 kill his wife
tonight. Tho murdered woman bore
a good character and leaves seven chill.
drcn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
SAD SCENE IN CANTON.
The President Leaves His Dying Mother
in Response TO Implacablc Duty.


CANTON, OHIO. Dec. 4.-sadder scenes
were never witnessed than the leave taxi
ing OF President Mckinley from his dying
mother this afternoon. The carriage was
carly announced TO convey him to the
special car at the Pennsylvania depot
awaiting the arrival OF the regular East
bound train. But TO the very last pos
siblc moment the President remained at
the old homestead.
Before leaving the house he and other
members Of the family. went to the bed
side OF the dying mother. lie looked at
her long. spoke TO her lovingly and stoop-
ed and tendorly kissed her. There was
no response, no movement to indicate
that she recognized her son. lie remain
cd in a STOPPING posture for some time,
hoping that the ne might receive some
sign that she knew or felt his presence.
1t did not come. with feeling Of the
deepest emotion he at last left the room.
It was a strange coincidence that al
most Immediately following the departure
Of the President. the mother should suffer
n relapse. Within half an hour after he
left the city the Illness of the mother
took a turn for the worse.
The attending physician declared II was
a relapse which for time threatened 70
extinguish the family fiickering fame Of
life. Once more. however. the rugged
constitution OF the AGED woman with
stood tho assault. She rallied slightly
and ere long was back 20 the condition
in which sho had ben for nearly twenty
hours. condition Of quiet and seemingly
restful sleep, but which. it was fully
realized. was slowly burning out the vital
spark OF life. In that condition she was
tonight. How long it might continue no
ono could tell.
The President left Canton-at 2:05 o'clock
this afternoon, Judge Day Assistant Sc
cretary Of State. ACCOMMODATING him I'm a
special car Shortly before the departure
he held q conference with the doctor who
advised that Mr.. Mckinley carry out the
original plan Of leaving FOR Washington.
lie assured the President that no act Of
q loving son or any other mortal could
do anything for the aged mother and that
she would never again be able 20 recog-
nize him or TO realize his presence or alb
sence
His last words 20 the family were that
he bo telegraphed at every station along
the route as 10 the mothers condition.
The President has definitely arranged 90
return 10 Canton Tuesday morning, lcav-
ing Washington Monday as soon as he
has completed his duties in connection
with the opening Of Congress Mrs. Nc
Kinley will accompany him. as will her
daughter. Miss Mabel. Of New York. The
family are nearly All AZ the homestead
including the surviving children. several
grandchildren. and Miss Abigail Osborne.
Mrs McKinley's sister and mother OF
William Mckinley OsaOrne. Consul-Gcn-
oral to London. She arrived last night.
too late to receive a sign Of recognition.
DR.. Phillips left the Mckinley house
early this evening. The patient was then
resting quietly. The pulse and respira-
tion were much improved. giving some
reason 20 hope that she may survive the
night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
CUTTING DOWN OF EXPENSES
Reform and RetrsncGment Fever is
Spreading Among Legislators.
LIVELY DEBATE IN THE HOUSE.
Mr.. Cookies Bill Concerning the Payment
of Charter Fees Received Favorable
yotc-gesult of the Election on tho
J,A..I tional Convention.

The reform and retrenchment fever ap-
pears to be spreading in the Legislature.
Already quite a number OF resolutions
have been offered looking 10 cutting down
expenses by abolishing and consolidating
Offices.
These will be among the first measures
TO be considered after the committees
have been named, which will he early in
next week.
The talk is OF dispensing with the Of
fees of Second Auditor Railroad Conn
missioner. Register OF the Land Office.
Commissioner Of Agriculture Board of
Agriculture and Adjutant-Gcncral Next
week the investigation into the value Of
ahese positions TO the Commonwealth
will be commenced
THE WORK OF THE SENATE.
Rev. DR.. j. r. Garlick made the prayer
at the opening Of the proceedings OF the
Senate. lie t0uchinsly referred 10 the
President OF the United States, whose
mother IS ill.
The Parker resolution which passed the
House Friday was reported. This res-
olu-i1n provides for a Joint committee
OF fOnr senator's and five delegates 10
consider and report as TO en- bills and
resolutions concerning amendments TO
the constitution.
Senator Morris objected 70 the passage
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

chairman Of the Committee on Privi-
logcs and ElcctiOns)
The Times, will be the chairman OF the
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
According 10 an old but unwritten law of
the Senate. he viii be the Democratic
leader on the floor in all matters affecting
party policy Mr.. Flood is the senior
member Of this committee. lie IS an aDie
debatcr. a lawyer Of ability, and, thoush
O young man. Is old in legislative service
Mr.. FAIRFAX PROMPTED.
Senator Henry r. Wickham having been
made president pro tenn OF the senate
will not be given chairmanship' MT.
WicRham has for two or three sesh''.'
presided over the Finance Commit
successor will be Senator Henry idifia&'
Of T.oudoun Mr.. Fairfax is a gentleman
Of splendid business qualities ana mas
served on the committee ever since nc
has been en- the Senate. The prospective
chairman will have perhaps the most I'M
portant committee OF the session, as IL
will have 10 deal with all bills looking 10
the bringing OF additional revenue into
tho treasury 80 meet the increased IN
terest on the state debt 1910,
MIIWATNE SUCCEEDS JONES.
senator Mcuwainc. OF Petersburg. viii
succeed ex-senator Charles +. Jones as
chairman Of the Committee Tor courts OF
Tuetico. or the old members returned
senators Sands Flood and Mushbach
we're ahead Of Mr. Mcllwaine IN the hst
of members as arranged at the last ses-
eion. Put. as already stated Mr.. floou
a. given the Craftsmanship Of another COM
Ynittee and MIR. Sands will remain at the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Farmers VIII Raise Sugar Beets--The
Taskana>h Club.

lHshtnd~h = iups
WILLTAAISBURG, VA, December A.
special-Rev. Isaac Ketter Of Grove
CITY. Pa, president OF the Geneva col
ony. will Doe here on the 18th instant,
when steps will be taken to further de-
velop the colonization OF this part Of the
Peninsula. The company behind the col
0nv will build q hotel and a number OF
houses. besides starting an industry OF
s0mc kind.
The Peninsula Bank Building Commit
te. have advertised for plans and speci-
l.~uons for their structure. which they
ropose TO erect on Duke Of Gloucester
trect.
the farmers Of this section are watch
u,- with much interest the movement Of
fne Richmond capitalists towards starting
a vast sugar refinery. a large acreage Of
bccis can De raised in this and York coun-
Ties.
The Taskanash Club house will be open
ID shortly with a grand ball.
Mrs. Lyon O.. Tyler. who has been very
sick. continues 90 improve rapidly.
Mrs. Mary T. Neal IS visiting Richmond
roilHvcr
Miss Nlybol Welsh. of Richmond, has
boan elected assistant az Hickory Neck
Academy. az Toano. vice Miss Fannie
B'deood rcsignad.
The name of the station on the Chesa-
noaks and Ohio cast Of this city. formerly
known az Kclton. has been chaneer 10
LiChtfOOt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Neither Attorney General Mckenna Nor
Gov. Griggs Can Give Up al Present.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-From the best
obtainablc Information it appears that
no change is TO be made in the compo-
sition Of the Cabinet during the remainder
OF the current year. There are two rea-
sons for this Attorney Nc
Kenna has charged himself with the pros
ocution Of the Pacific railway cases, and
ii is supposed he will not relinquish his
present office until these cases pass into
history. Governor Griggs, of New Jor-
sey. has been offered the place in the
Cabinet TO be vacated by Attorney-Gcn-
eral McKenna but it will not be poss bic
for him 10 take the Office before the be-
ginning OF next year.
The constitution fails TO make provision
for a Iieutenant-Govcrnor and the Sue
cessor to the Gevornorship would be the
president Of the State Senate. who is linz
tied in the assumption Of the Office 10 the
time when the Legislature is in actua!
session. which will not occur until jan
nary 1st. Should Governor Griees roln-
ouish his place now there consequently
could be no head to the State Govern
mont during the neriod between now ana
January lst. and the Governor Is unwilling
10 leave matters in such condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

DURHAM. y. c.. Dec Special
Argal Rawls, member Of the firm Of
Rawls Bros. Of This city, died yesterday
at the home of his father, iu Isle of Wight
county. Va. The nterment took place
this afternoon. Mr and Mrs. Q. r.. Rawls,
of Durham attended the f.neral.
Rev. &. W Maxwell % Presbyterian
minister OF this city. accepts the pastorate
OF church i'm Norfolk
aIr. James a. MAY. OF Flagstaff. Ariz.
and Mrs Lucy NJ Hanks. Of Durham
were married at the residence of the
bride this morning at iO O'Clock. Rev A..
A. Pruden. rector of st. Philips Episco-
pal church. 0ficiated. The groom and
bride left Immediately for bridal tour
To New York ard other northern cities
before leaving for their home in Arizona.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
AUSTRIAN SITUATION GRAVE.
A Historic Revolution May Take Place al d
the Map of Europe he Changed

LONDON. Dec. 4-International ques-
tions have been temporarily overshadOw-
Cd by the gravity Of the situation In Aus
tria. where the situation is rs gloomy as
imaginable I'm addition 10 the imminence
o. ci ,.l war. the next few hours may pos
sibly witness historic revolution In the
relations OF Austria and Hungary which
might mean tho reconstruction OF the
mao of Europe.
The question OF the provisional Aus
gleich bill COR agreement TO prolong for a
year instead OF ten years. the compact
between Austria and Hungary. pending
the pending Of arrangements for a longer
compacO is, II possible. a question even
more grave then the threatened civil
war.
The Hungarian Diet has given Baron
Non Cauisch NoaFranenthurn. the Aus
srian Premier. until Monoay next in
which T. state whether ne can reasonably
expect the Ausgelich bill TO pass. and
failing a decisive answer, Baron Banffy.
the Hungarian Premier viii introduce
on Monday bin whereby Hungary will
act Independently as regards The duties
20 be levied. In the course OF commercial
relations with Austria and the renewal Of
the charter OF the Austro-liungary Bank.
The compact between the two portions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
Mr.. BRODyAx BEDS.
He Makes Miss Hattie J. McMuIien oi
Pennsylvania His Bride.


MAUCH CHUNK. PA. Dee. 4.-Spe.
cial-St. Marks Protestant Epscopa,
church of Mauch chunk. Pa. was the
scene of a brilliant marriage az high
noon last Wednesday when Mr.. William
Frederick BroadnaN, of Richmond. Va
led TO the altar Miss Hattie j. McMullen.
of Dcl1no Pa. The bride entered lean.
ing on the arm of her father who gave
her away. She was gOwrod In hand.
some white satin with lace trimmings
and carried a large bouquet Of violets
She was met az the altar by the groom
and his best man, Nr. Wythc r. Boiling,
of Richmond. VI. Her maid of honor.
Miss Mildred Roberts. OF Wiikcsbarrc.
Pa was handson ely attired and carried
large bouquet of white chrysanihe-
NUNS The brides maids who were
Miss Grace LOWS aud Miss Ellen Gallo.
way wore white organdio and carried
bouquets of white chrysanthemums. The
groomsrnon were Mr.. Fred NJ. Nellis. OF
Utica. n. y; Mr.. Stuart $. Baker. OF
Suffolk Va: Mr. George Driesback. of
Mauch Chunk Pa; and Or. Williams. Jf
Wlkesbarre. Pa.
Tho wedding march was sung by the
splendid choristerod choir. who net the
bridal party al the door and preceded
them 10 the altar.
The bride. charming and accomplish
ed young lady is the only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John McMullcn. OF Delan0.
Pa. The groom Is the efficient ar
brake instructor for tho Southern Rail-
way Company. 4 handsome reception
was given az the home OF the bride :
grandmother Immediately after the we'd
ding Mr.. and Mrs. Broadnax received
many handsome and useful presents.
They left on the afternoon train for an
extended trip 20 Florida and will return
10 the groom's home in Richmond about
December 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

the Senate and House OF Delegates that
the President Of the Senate shall appoint
a special committee OF live on the part of
the Senate and that the Speaker OF the
House SHAH appoint also committee Of
five on the part OF the House, which two
committees shall constitute a Joint com
mittee. whose duty shall be TO make an
examination and investigation into the
various departments OF government
Estate. county. and municipaD. for the
purposes OF retrenchment and curtail-
ing expenses and to report by bin or 9TH
erwse.
And be it further resolved that II on
said examination said joint committee
shall consider that amendment TO the
Constitution viii be- necessary 10 obtain
the objects and purposes OF this resolu-
tion. the said committee shall report
such amendments 10 the General Assem-
bly, for approval according TO law.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
Mr.. Letcher from the committee TO
canvass the vote on the question OF call
ing convention TO amend the Consti.
tuition made the following report:
To.al vote cast l2i7ls
For 3s 325
ArainFt S3i53
19s JslegyaIa Gom Senator Daniel 70
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
THE SENATE CHAIRMANSHlP
II Is Said There Will Be Some UneI-
psCtsd Changes Made.
PILWSIEE FOR COUTRS OF JUSTICE.
Tse Petersburg Geutieman VIII succeed
Mr. Jones; Who was not Returned ana
Mr.. Fairfax H. slated to Take the
Place of Mr.. Nickham'

There will be a little shaking up OF the
ohairmanships Of the ! important commit
tees In the Senate.
Tat Is. the shaking up will occur ac-
oording TO what appeared 10 be we'll
founded rumors in the hotel lobbies last
night. The members OF the Steering
Committee are maintaining a dignihed ST.
ience when approached by newspaper
men. but outsiders say they know what
the committee will report to the caucus
~ Democratic senators which viii proba-
bly boz held Monday afternoon.
THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER.
Senator Flood. as has been predicted IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

On charter extensions. Goyorno. OFerrau
entered the hail. Speaker Ryan at zine
time occupied a e.lt ON the floor of the
House. having introduced an amendment
20 the bill. and Mr. stulht held the
Sneakers chair The Gorerir quietly
walked down the aisle ana G lok seat
among the visitor. outside 0f the railing,
ON the extreme ri-ht Of the spcater.
When the Hous. had been called 10 Or
der at noon Yesterday by Speaker Ryan.
Rev. Dr. ~ ID. Hose again offered the
opening prayer. llo asked God 20 be- with
the President NJ the United States in his
presenf dread affection. "lhere is no ten-
dcrness Ike that Of mother" he said.
..and there is no sorrow like such be-
roavemcnts brings Or. llOee also pray
cd Tor the families of the members from
whom thcv were separated, and asked
Cod 10 watch over them during the alb
scnce of their natural protectors. and
that lie be their protector himself
DELINQUENT BILLS.
Tho foiloufnc senate bills were placed
ON Inc calendar under the suspension OF
'':s senste ltS Bin. 40 %. To amend and re-
or,ct Soction 80 of the Code of Virginia
as amended and re-cnactcd by an act ap-
proved March D. 1898. m relation 10 de-
lnquent lands purchased in the name OF
he Auditor. and as amended and re-
eracfed nv an act approved January o.
lSoG entitled AN Act % amend and re-
enact section 665 Of the Code Of Virginia,
as areuded ana rc-enacted by an Act ap-
pr,ved March 3. 1895, in relation TO de-
iinouent lands purchased in the name
VI senate eIo Biil No. %: To amend and re-
enact secflon f6Gi OF the Code OF Virginia
az owrnded and rc-enactcd by an Act
entitled IAN Act 10 amend Section C1i
or C,banfcr 2s OF the code Of Virginia. in
relation TO redemption or delineuent
lands" approved February 3. 1850.
senate Bu No. q. For the protection
of game and song plrds ~ the counties
OF Amelia and Nottc"AN,
ILLEGAL BONDS.
Al. pi,.rs OF King William. offered the
following. which was agreed 10;
Ht.beress judgments nave been rendered
,,'i,'st tbo commonwealth OF Nirg.nia in
,.,,ite nations and actions. brought by
- 5,eainst defaulting officers and their
''',rotiss on Official bonds, because OF de-
fects md technical Inaccuracies in taking
- o,rcuting said bonds, and, whereas
.,,'h defects and technical Inaccuracies
n,a,- exist in other oficlai BONDS. on which
i-Eflifv 10 the Commonwealth may arise.
10 ''ipscived fthe Senate concurring). That
=. ehou ba The duty OF the Attorney
fI..,.,I y 20 procure al once copies OF the
oesnsai honds OF all county and city treas
'.i' oiil.l"i ~ clerks Of courts, together with
u u - s,,.s of courts, powers OF attorney
az III ,tber papers connected with the
anu , az ~. executing said bonds. examine
IN ,oe and n any such defects or in
nv Wv 49,, 80 be found 10 exist he shall take
s,,cb im1nediate steps az may be neces-
lcoltlaped On Fifth Page.l
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ENprrlence Ills Reward

CHICAGO. Dec THE defence in the
Luetgert ease is likely 10 be greatly ham
pcrcd In the matter of expert testimony.
~ came 10 light during the proceedings
to-day that Professor John IA. Long. OF
the Northwestern University, has prac-
tically refused 20 have any connection
with the present trial. Professor Long
was one OF the prominent experts az the
former trial. and did more work Ia the
case than any other expert. with the pos
alble exception OF Dr. Ricse. For his
services at the former trial Professor
Long was paid $500 In HIS researches he
spent much more than this sum Ac-
cordiug 10 the attorneys FOR the defence.
there is no money available 10 recon.
pcnsc him for any further services
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competent witnesses Tor or against each
other in civil eases.
BY Mr.. Claytor-To repeal tho Act pro-
viding for a state Board Of Agriculture
and making appropriations therefor.
By Mr.. ClaytOr-To promote agricul-
tural. manufacturing and mineral inter-
ests in Ylrginia-this hin confers upon
the Board of Control of the Virginia Ag-
ncultural and Mechanical Institute at
Blacksburg. the duties now belonging 10
the Board Of Agriculture.
By Mr.. Claytor-FOr the deposit Of State
funds I'm certain cases.
By Mr. Claytor-To allow corrections Of
assessment I'm cases where land Is assess
ed to the proper owner and az the same
time the same lana is assessed 20 an0th-
or person at any time after discovery
OF such erroneous assessment
BY Mr.. Claytor-For the relief of c. y.
Bramcr S. j. Fisher ". Goldburg. Ella
Morgan. l.. Shere, j. ". Richardson, and
/ GrccnspOon.
BY Mr. Maynard To authorize the sale
OF an estate. real or personal given by
deed or Will 90 o. person Tor life with "a
vested remainder 90 another whether
the vested rcmainderman Doe an infant
or adult
BILLS PASSED.
Floods bin In relation 10 the killing of
partridges. after being amended so as 10
exempt certain counties: Mr. Lctcher's
bin amending the game law for Rock
bridge and Mr. Barksdale's measure au-
thorizing an issue or bonds hy the Board
Of Supervisors or Halifax county.
The Senate adiofned at 1910 o'clock
House oi Delegates.
The number OF sncctat0rs who attended
tho proceedings OF Che House Of Delegates
yesterday was not as large as the pre-
vious days. No notice was taken officially
Of tho action OF itg f7m0, 0,ratc caucus
on tine previous cvcnin.. and tne election
Of United states senator Daniel. Register
of the Land Office. Railroad Commission
er. and Superintendent Of Public Printing
was quietly passed by for the day. How
ever a good deal of business was disposed
Of during the two hours the House was
in session.
While the House was discussing Mr.
Cookies bill. providing for fees 10 be paid
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delegate Featherstone thanking the
Democrats for his denomination. was read
in the senate by the clerk at the sugges-
ton OF Mr. McIlwaine.
INTRODUCED AND REFERRED
by Mr.. ClaytOr-To require clubs and
corporations 10 obtain license to sell. dis
pense or distribute. or give away wines
and ardent spirits. malt liquors or any
mixture thereof. alcoholic bitters. bitters
containing alcohol or fruits preserved in
ardent spirits.
BY Mr.. Lowry-To amend the Act re-
gardIns the making OF husband and wife
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Of the dual state thus lapses and though
the status quo. may be maintained tenn
porariiy, Hungary Will establish her
claim 10 the right 81 Independently dis
posing OF these questions.
IL Is easy 20 see that victory VIII only
whet the Hungarans' appetite and that
IL Will be but "a short step 10 the disso-
luton Of Austria which IN turn VIII huTl
Europe into furnace Of terrible pos
sibiiities
Apparently the only hope OF escape IS
that the personal ascenGancy OF the
old Emperor Will once again enable Inn
to solve an apparently impossible soiu-
iion. Failing in this the Reichsrath viii
be dissolved and reign Of absoiutism
will begin in Austria and, technically
Hungary Will have resumed her indo-
pendence
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AssIGNmEyr IN BINSTOM
Sentenced To seven Years for killing HIS
Sveetheart--The POstmastership.

WINSTON. n. c., Dec. 4-Speciai-J. H.
Dingelhoef. Who has conducted dry
goods store here for several years, as
signed to-day. naming j. Lindsey Patter-
son trustee. Liabilities aggregate ABOUT
$1,000 Assets are placed az $4,000.
Bill Day was to-day sentenced 10 seven
wears i'm the State pententiary for killing
his sweetheart Laura Ellis.
District Attorney ll0ltOn has returned
from Washington. Tie says Colonel +. H..
IvbroolS has secured the endorsement OF
Senator Pritchard and Congressman Lin
noy. and Is certain 90 be Winston's next
postmaster. The appointment is expected
10 bc made about December list.
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The PODr Not Well

LONDON, Dec. IA dispatch 10 the
Pan Mall Gazette from Rome. published
this afternoon, says that the PODo has
NOT been enjoying his usual health ro.
Gently.
Dr. LappOni. the Popc's physician. II /.
part I'm any trying function and. there.
fore, the programme mapped out for the
ceremonies which were 10 take place Or
the siXticth anniversary Of the ceiebra.
tion of tho iirst mass Of Leo XII. has beer
abandoned