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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
FRANCE TO AID INDo-Cn1xA COLONY.
Authorizes n Loan of zoo. OC0 900
Francs for Construction of Railways.

Chamber AuthorizeB n Loan OF zoo ,OC o 900
Francs for Construction of RaiIways.
Specia, CABLE D,spatch 10 THE SUN.
PARIS. Dec.15.-The Chamber of Deputies has
adopted almostiunanimouly a bill authorizing
a loan of2OO.O 00. 900 francs for the construction
of railways in ~Indo-China. NJ Paul de Cassagnao
urged the Chamber not to raise money for this
purpose. but to float a loan OF n similar amount
for the purpose of building guns and warships.
The bulk OF the opposition to the measure
was withdrawn on NJ. Paul Doumer. Coy
ernor of I~ndo-China. assuring the Cham
Der that that colony was In n prosperous
condition and was able to guarantee the loan
without burdening France. whose wealth and
power the railways would increase.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
Aiimony His Only Liability.

A petition in bankruptcy was filed in the
Federal Court Yesterday afternoon which prob
liability. which, is confined to the one item OF
aiimQny due adIIy4rced wife. The petition was
filed by Gentry X. Smith of Murfreeshoro. who
sets forth In due form that his liabilities are
"a due |hss; H 4; Fits Of Enon College,
essed hf in H. fbbaA a. ssRP dnSnn. The I9dGpen was Sc
county about six years ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
Fifty Years OF Boating,

The hftieth anniversary If the Atalanta Boat Club.
the oldest rowing organization in America. was cele.
Drat'd last night at the Hotel Marlborough. Presi-
dent George Burt Heath presided. and ON his right
hand was the Oldest living member OF the club. ex-
President Charles A. Peyerelly. The veteran To-
celNsd hearty welcome. He tnld the boys around
the board now, hfty years ago. in the parlors Of tho
residence Of Frank Charlton. the club was born on
MAY u. lh!s, Appropriate remarks were also made
oy eI PRESIDENTS Davts. Bsnks. Alden 8. swan. Mar
nn Van Buren, Smith. Nelson Greendeld aud many
Life.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
Syracuse Courier to n. Discontinued.

SYRACUSE. N. Y. Dec. 15.-The Syracuse
Courier. which has passed through many
serious vicissitudes during the past few years.
will be discontinued as "A morning newspaper
this week. The Courier was o.. the ragged
edge some months before election. but after on
encouragement that II would be discontinued
other Democratic formed a stock company for
Its purchase and carried IL through the cam
palgn as the Mayors personal organ,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16

Neither your temper nor your
gown will rufie here: you can
buy leisurely and return what
you don't want after Christmas.
Wise women recognize that
the easy comfort of a house-coat
adds to the peace of domestic
life: $4.75 to SIS.
Kind-hearted women are now
particularly inclined to prove
their good will to the clergy of
their church things clerical in
variety and abundance.
Supplies. linen, ss.2S; lace SO to saS. Clerical
suits. s1e, s22 and Gas. Ribbed silk eassoct va,...
coats. 1850. Rabbits s1.6o and 81. Beret.a, And
sarums -. cioaku s2S and s45. overcoatu q,
and sab.
You'll excuse our chucklinp
over this overcoat weather, won't
you2 Our stock is so abundant,
variety SO large, price,range so
great, that we know we can
satisfy all corners: $15 to $50.
We're giving away Christmas
umbrellas for 1915.
Clothes shoes hats and furnishingsf for man or boz,
RoeERs, PEEr & Go.
Leonard and Broadway.
Prince and Broadway.
Thirty-second and Broadway.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
Christopher Sykes. son OF Sir Tl

Christopher Sykes. son OF Sir Talton Sykes.
fourth baronet of Sledmere and brother of the
present baronct. was born on Jan. 10. 1881.
He was returned to the House OF Commons
from Beverley from 1855 to 1853. Tor the Fast
Riding Of York from 1868 10 1885, and from
the Buck rose division Of East Riding from
1888 to He was a member OF the Carl
ton. Whites and Boobies clubs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
HcRGLARY AZ coLLEGE roryE
A Haul OF Silysrwars Made mt K. Plat
StrRtton'S House.

COLLEGE POINT. l.. L.. Dec. l5.-Burxlars
made a haul OF silverware and other articles of
q value OF $500 at the residence OF L. Plat
stratton on the shore front, some time during
last night, Tho burglars got into the house by
cutting a hole in u pane of glass in one of the
parlor Windows and pushing back the window
catch, They worked very quietly in forcing an
otthe, house Indicates that they must nave
been frightened away before completing their
search Ior plumber. The burglary was not dis
covered nnul ms morning when the family
came Downstairs. Mrs. S~tratiGT was home
with her two daughters. her husband beins
absent on business. 'e"S
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
A womnn Burned to Death in brooklyn.

Mrs. Eliza Darby. who lived with her cousin.
John Lyons. OF 1888 Pacific street. Brooklyn.
went into the cellar OF the house last night to
attend to the furnace. A live. coal fell on her
dress and she was so badly burned that she
died before tho arrival Of an ambulance sum
moned from st. Johns Hospital.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
E1-state Treasurer LOOMS Drops Dead.

B~INGHAMToN, N. Y, Dec. 15.-Ex-State Sena-
tor David p. LOOMS dropped dead to-day while
in Unadilla. Mr.. LOOMS was q well-Enown
attorney. having been prncticing law forty-hve
years. He served several terms as state Sena-
tor. He was 10 years old. and leaves Ii family
OF a widow. four DAUGHTERS. and two sons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
Chess Notes.

Janowski will meet all corners simuItans-
ously at the Brooklyn Chess Club Tomorrow
evening. On Monday evening he will play
against fifty boys OF the Brooklyn League, at
the Dutch Arms clubhouse.
The Brooklyn Chess Club has forwarded q
circular TO all the Leading players Of the country.
asking them TO select a team To represent this
country in the coming cable chess match against
Great Britain, This novel scheme OF getting
the best possible team for the match Ia COM
mented upon very favorably by all Interested in
the success OF the undertaking
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
Firemen Killed on Duty.

CHICAGO. Dec. 15.-The collapse OF n will
during a fire at 3l54 and 1856 Cottage Grove
avenue tonight killed two ilremen and injured
a half dozen others.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
YOU'D RECoTER FROM DIRECTORS

SHit 10 COIIeCt fTom Them Tor Bank Cngh-
ier's Defalcntion Dismissed.
DOVER, n. H.. Dec. 15.-Judge R. NJ. Wallace
OF the Supreme Court to-day decided the equity
case OF Kicker against the Dover National
Bank directors in favor OF the defendants and
brought by Mrs. Marilla VI. Kicker. a stock
holder. to recover in behalf of the stockholders
the banks capital of 100000. which was
Ter, Isaac +, Abbott. The bill alleged criminal
negl lgeace on the part OF the directors In allow
CARRIED I'm
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
Janey Put. wiIIiama to Sleep Early.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 15.-The twenty five rouud
fight between Jim Janey Of this city and Tom
Williams o. Australia came to a lightning finish
in the middle of the third round tonight. when
riGht-hand punch on the Jaw put the Austria
liam 10 sleep. 1t looked like Janey's fight
from the start. but the stamina and recu-
r%erativc rower of Williams were wonderful.
He almost turned defeat into victory In the
second round. Janey fought like a demon in
the opening round. and before two minutes
had elapaed had sent his opponent to the floor
twice with q shower of terrific blows in the face
and Jaw. Williams came up gamely in the sec
ond round. and the men exchanged rights and
let's with lightning. rnpidity Janey landed
blow, after blow on Williams, sending him to
the floor. The, Australian jumped up and
planted q terrible punch in Janey's stomach
that doubled the colored lad. Williams then
played a tattoo on Janey's head. and at the
sound OF the gong both were. Rroggy. In the
third round the men lost no time. They went
at each other hammer and tongs, landing right
and left. Janey suddenly hooked his right on
Milliams's Jaw and the latter went down and
out,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16
CHRIsTorHER SYKES DEAD.
Brother of Sir Talton Sykes and q Friend
of the Prince of Wales.
Special Cab. D.spahh % TIE sun.

Special Cdb, Despdhh 10 The Sun.
LONDON. Dec. 15.-Christopher Sykes. a
prominent society man and for long time one
o: the Prince OF Wales's most intimate friends.
is dead.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-16

We're giving away Christmas
umbrellas for 1915.
, 1898-11-03

As the tour de force of an entertain.
ment once given at an English country
house it was arranged that the children
should present an original play. to be
entirely written and acted by them
selves. The play turned out to be sur
prisingly well written and would have
won much praise but for the ending.
This was tia story of the play:
A gallant knight Joined. the brave
King Rich.ud in one Of his crusades in
Palestine. Nothing having been heard
from him for more than seven years, the
conviction was forced on his faithful
wife that he was dead. The villain came
to her and wanted her to marry him,
but at the critical moment the knight
reappeared and clasped in his arms his
lady, who had never ceased to love him.
Then explanations came, and he told Of
his many noble achievements. "In
short, dear wife" said he. 81 have
never been idle an instant"
"And l, too, my lord, have not been
idle, - she said with pride. "See!' And
here she led out before the electrified
audience four lovely children to he pre-
sented for the first time to their father.
San Francisco Argonaut.
, 1898-11-03

A jolly old boy from the Midlands
entered into one of the hotels ut the
seaside and seeing on the slab on the
right a crab dressed on the she'll with
legs, claws and parsley ranged round.
said to the landlord:
"What dye call that?"
"Crab," was the answer.
Looks good. I'll have IN, and gle
Us q pint Of ale"
Bread and butter was added ard the
diner left to his dinner. In about an
hour the genial landlord entered the
dining saloon to see if his guest was
getting On all right. He found him
chawing mp the last claw. the chawer
red in the face, but beaming.
Like the crab, sir?"
"Yes. He was capital. Inever tasted
one afore, but l think You baked un a
little too long. The crust was hard.
Let's have another pint"
He had eaten the lot-shell, claws
and all complete. London Tit Bits.
, 1898-11-03

When the furniture Of Charles James
Fox, the famous English orator and
s%tateGman, was sold by auction, there
was among the books'a copy of the first
volume of Gibbons Roman history.
1t appeared by the title page that the
book had been presented by the author
to Fox, but no considerations of senti-
ment deferred the recipient from writ
ing on the fly leaf this anecdote:
1.-THE author at Brookes' said there
was no salvation for this country until
six heads of the principal persons in ad-
ministration were laid on the table.
Eleven days after this same gentleman
accepted a place of lord Of trade, under
those very ministers, and has acted with
them ever since
Such was the avidity of bidders anx.
ious to secure the least scrap of the writ
ing and composition of the famous OWL
81 Of the copy that owing to the addi-
ton Of this little record the book sold
for 8 guineas, a large sum for the times.
Youths Companion.
, 1898-11-03

Customer-I thought l told you to
paint me sitting on the piazza of my
house. You've painted the piazza all
right, but there's nobody on it..
Artist-O OF course not. The painting
represents IN afternoon view. The sun
would then he on the front Of the house,
and Of course you wouldn't be sitting
In the sun. The picture is true to art
and to nature. You are supposed to be
sitting on the back stoop.-Boston
Transcript.
, 1898-11-03

Nargsry-Papa, why I'D tney barry
Nr. Goodman with his eyeglasses onl
Pap-Well, my pet. be was near
aghted, and his widow feared he might
mis- sbs pssrly gates and come hack
jsWs3oeS' Weekly
, 1898-11-03
HIDDEN FOES.

Spanish bushwhackers, in the Cuban
war, covered themselves with palmetto
leaves, and, so disguised, lurked among the
bushes undetected by the American SOL
The age-herald., 1898-10-14
MANY INQUIRIES.
The Porto Rican Excursion Attracting
 Considerable Attention.

Many people just at this time would like to take an excursion to Cuba, Porto Rico and other points in the West Indies. Real izing this, an excursion has been arranged for their special benefit.
 The excursion will leave Brunswick, Ga., for Porto Rico about November 10. Ev- erything for the comfort ana pleasure of the passengers has been planned. For those desiring to combine pleasure with business, trip around Porto Rico has been arranged, with stop-over priv leges at ali important towns, allowing sufficient time at all places to make a thorough in- vestigation.
 This is rare opportunity and one which the American people will no doubt take advantage of.
 The excurs on company Is composed of leading business men of Atlanta and those who take the trip may have the assur- ance that every want has been antici- pated
 The cost of the round trip, including all expenses, is very small. If you wish to know fully about the matter, send 10 cents to the West Indan Excursion company, 509 Temple Court, Atlanta Ga., and they will take pleasure in sending you a map of Porto Rico and all particulars concern ing the excursion. *t'
The age-herald., 1898-10-14
, TN SOCIETY D

Invitations have been sent to friends in Birmingham to the double wedding of Miss Blanche Madeline O'Brien and MT. Robert Lawrence Washington, and Miss Mary Augusta O'Brien and pr. Samuel Walter Hassel. the ceremonies to occur Wednesday morning, October 26, at Ii o'clock at Saints Peter and Pauls chuEch, in Chattanooga. The wedding will be one of the most notable of the season. The brides-elect are nieces of Colonel M. J. O'Brien, yice-presidcnt Of the Plant system and general manager of the Southern Ex- press company.
 Mrs. Joseph E. Johnston left yesterday for Baltimore.
 Colonel Louis " Clark is in Mobile.
 Miss Mary Miller has returned from Huntsville
 MT. Robert L. Wetmore has returned from Mississippi.
The age-herald., 1898-10-14
The British Band Played.

The following pretty story is going the rounds:
 As our ships left their anchorings off Cavite and started for their stations Go begin the bombardment of Manila), the Englishmen also got under way, and then there occurred an incident that set the the sailormen of Uncle Sam a-cheering with a will. The big English flagship Immor- talite had been in Mfrs Bay that April day when Dewey steamed out for Manila, and as his flagship passed her, the Engishman's band played American airs, winding up with "El Capitan." Now, as the Olympia moved away, the Englishman's band be- gan with "See the Conquering Hero Comes" Before the tune was half through, the battle flags were broken out from every truck and gaff in our fleet. The breeze was fresh and the big bright flags snapped like whipcords. Instantly the English band swung into '"The Star-Spangled Banner and every man on every ship stood at at tention and saluted as our ship steamed slowly by. Then, as the last bar of "The Star-Spansled Banner" died away, the band of the Immortalte began "El Capitan." The American sailormen remembered Mfrs Bay, and their cheers rang across the water You have never heard men really
The age-herald., 1898-10-14
What Borrowers and Investors Roth Have to Say of the Alabama Home Build
 ing & Loan Association.

What Borrowers and Investors Both Have
 to Say of the Alabama Home Build
 ing & Loan Association.
 W. V. M. Robertson, General Manager:
 Your check for $2, ,026. IS received, being the my stock in ''The Alabama Home" My re-joining your association and taking $5,000 new stock is. think, the best endorsement '''''' ' N. A. MYATT. w " M Robertson, General Managers:
 Your check for $S26.20 received, being the balance due me on my stock after re-paying my loan. I consider The Alabama Home Building and Loan Association a financial munity.. The investor is encouraged to save, feeling sure that his savings will be returned with fair profit. The borrower Is enabled to pay for home. the increasing value of his savingc helping him very much to get out of debt. I endorse "The Ala bama Home by rejoining the company:
 T. A. KLEBS, M. D. W. V. M. Robertson, General Manager;
 Seventy-two months ago l was nying III l borrowed from your association SoVo l paid $11.50 per month in dues, interest @ gnu premium for seventy-two months; The withdrawal value of my stock, with ac- cumuiated profits, then repaid my loan ana returned me S61.60 which check have Jusl received. I find that the total net cost to me has been $3.66 per month. The Ala, usefulness to me. The settlement gave me such satisfaction that I have rejoined the association. I would advise all parties needing home of their own to become member of '"The Alabama HDme.
 B. H. BRANTLEY.
The age-herald., 1898-10-14
Notes From the Fashion Writers.

Battleship gray is now a most popular shade. Dame Fashion has decided that she must be patriotic. The war began too late Tor her to be so last spring, but then red, white and blue filled the void. Now, how ever, the war Is past, so Uncle Sams colors are not to be displayed so conspicuously. Some color must be selected to represent the war spirit which still exists, and what could be a prettier than the soft dull gray dress of the battleships?
 It could act a gentle reminder of victories and a second mourning for Spain at the same time. So 1t is here, and a pretty, harmonious, serviceable color it is. But it does not reign supreme, for every shade of all colors are popular.
 Blue, gray, tan green, petunia reds; in fact, there never was such a variety from which to select. All women can be satis- fied-the tall and short, stout and slender, to become each one and still be strictly in the fashion. The greatest blessing to women, however, is the constant growth in popularity of the rainy-day skirt. Dame Fashion has decided that reception, calling, ball. and even walking costumes are to be made en trains. But when the sky weeps
 
 the short skirts must be donned by the women who wish to be decidedly au fait. And, ohi what comfort. Bundles and um- brellas can be carried with ease, and there is the enjoyable thought that when home is reached the skirt will not be wet and limp.
 Talking about carrying is also reminder that the train skirt must not drag in the dirtT ha rrfa in, dair fashion, which requires hours of practice before the glass to perfect it. so difficult it is. Then when the skirt is lifted the silk foundation, which, by the way, is made without a train, and separate from the skirt, is displayed When the beauty of this is enhanced by ruffies and lace, as is often the case, a pretty effect is produced.
 To skip from skirts to shoes is rather an extreme, but the mention of the tailor made suit recalls to mind the fact that the heavy tan walking boots have become a fixture for winter as well as fall and sum- mer wear. Men have worn them all sea- son round for several years, but 1t is not until this fall that women have decided to select the warmest, most comfortable and best appearing boot for constant use. But the fashion is here now, and it has evil dently come to stay.
 Again, to make jump from one extreme to another and mention hats. They are in all styles, but the prettiest and most fash ionable are cooked up in front in chic, saucy fashion. Bow-knots trim them in every conceivable way, and, in fact, the bow-knot is appearing on everything this season It trims the skirts, which are elaborately covered with braid rufIles and spangles. and decorates bodices most sat- isfactorily.
The age-herald., 1898-10-14

Mr. Charles White is attending college in Auburn.
 Miss Jennie Walters has returned to the city.
 Mrs M. L. Sloss is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Minge, in Farmsdale.
 
 The carnation party given by St. Agnes guild Church of the Advent, last night, was a success socially and financially. Mrs. William Vaughan, agent for the Monarch Publishing company, of Philadel- phia, is in Birmingham.
 Miss Goldberg, of the Birmingham sem mary, has begun a class in the critical study of Shakespeare. large number of club women are interested in this work, and the study of Shakespeare promises to be very popular this winter. The success of Miss Goldberg's class Is assured. Miss Kate and Lillie Gregory, of Deca- tur, are visiting MT. and Mrs. D. l.. Greg ory. y'
 Mrs. Emil Levi has returned from Cin- cinnati. On account of illness in the household Mrs. Paul Freeman's evening dancing classes will meet at Elks' hall for the re- mainder of October.
 Mrs. Currie Norris is visiting her parents, MT and Mrs. l.. J. Barnes, in Tuscaloosa.
 
 The young ladies of Tuscaloosa are mak- ing preparations for an Old Maids 'conven- ton, similar to the one given In Birming- ham early in the summer.
 At the last meeting of the Nineteenth Century club Miss Alva Bradford was elected director, Miss Jamie McLester hav- ing resigned. Miss Mary George Linn was elected member of the educational board of the federation.
The age-herald., 1898-10-14
Calendar of CIionian Club.

The members of the Clionian club were unavoidably delayed in the publishing of their calendar for the season, and 1t has just been issued. The subject that the club will take under consideration Is that of the Netherlands. Hand that rides at anchor and is moored; where people do not live, but go on board" The programme for each meeting will lead the club into in teresting fl Ids and the work is unusually attractive The Clionian club is one of the most progressive clubs in Birmingham, and IS members are among the brightest wo- men in clubdom. The Clionian club mem- bership includes: Mesdames J. w. Barclay, Charles Campbell, A. R. Dearborn, D. A. Greene, L. J. Haley, D. M. Malone, Mark Myatt, Florence Randolph, F.. P. Riggs, s. E. Thompson, G. M Crukshank Rich ard Fell. B. D. Gray, S. L. Ledbetter, W. M. Newbold, Richard Randolph, T. L. Rob- ertson, E. T. Taliaferro, Finday White, John White, Misses Sue Rogan, Bessie B..nn and Hattie Morton.
 The officers are: President Mrs. W. M. Newbold; vice-presdent, Mrs. T. L. Rob- ertson; secretary, Mrs. John White; treas urer, Mrs Mark Myatt; orthoepist, Miss Sue Rogan; director Mrs. s. L.. Ledbetter.
 The club meets this afternoon with Mrs. J. w. Barclay, and the programme Is as follows:
 ''The Free Cities-Their Political Imqor- tance and Infiuence," Mrs. John White.
 Beginnings of Dutch Commerce. Mrs. Barclay.
 Dutch Manufactures" Miss Blinn.
 History of the Dutch Language" Mrs. Campbell.
 Open discussion. Current events.
The age-herald., 1898-10-14
DON'T

Don't try to say things when you have nothing to say.
 Don't borrow trouble for the purpose of lending 1t to others.
 Don't be impetuous enough to warm your hands by burning your fingers.
 Don't blame critic if he abuses your book. Perhaps he actually read it.
 Don't select for your friend the man whose dog never cares to follow him.
 Don't manufacture umbrellas if you would keep your name from under a cloud. Don't forget when you break silence that the least said the soonest mended.
 Don't eat with your fingers because fin- gers were made before forks. Yours were not.
 Don't think for moment that the labor union makes the working man and the walking delegate equal-in the eyes of the latter.