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The age-herald., 1900-01-12
COAL TEST
Business Men in Santiago Are Greatly Interested

Santiago, January 11-Business men, es- pecially those interested in mining, were greatly interested in a test made today of coal recently discovered in the Mayari dis triet. coal mine in Cuba will be of the greatest possible value. At present the priceof coal is $s per ton for ships and steam plants, and there is virtually no do- mestic consumption owing to this prohbi- tive figure. Scientists have always held that it was impossible that coal could exist in Cuba, and all tests of reputed discoveries heretofore have resulted in failure. In today's test the fire was kept burning continuously for ten hours. Julian Gen. -doyoa is the owner of the claims, and thera are indications of deposit practically un- limited.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
Lawton's Remains to Arrlve.Jan. go

San Francisco, January 11.-General shsf- ter received telegram from Nagasaki to- day sent by Major Hyde. quartermaster of the Thomas stating that the body of Gen. eral H. w. Iawton is on this transport, which is due in San Francisco on the 2sth of January. The body will be escorted to Washington by General Shafter himself. accompanied by his aide, Lieutenant Eu- gene T. Wilson of the Third Artillery. The bcdy of Major Logan is also on the Thomas.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
A New Year Chilling Cape

A certain cynic is quoted as saying re- gently that the twentieth century will dawn upon the universe finding men mak- ing new resolutions and women wondering what the fashions will be. However caustic may be the statement, it must be admitted that it is not wholly untruthful; and while critics are taking a stand for the defensive lovers of the up-to-date in dress will turn to study the designs that are really to play a part in the new year modes.
 The calling cape of the new century com-
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BEST IN SOUTH
Agnes Scott Institute and the Personnel
 of It's Instructors

Agnes Scott institute, at Decatur, Ga, is perhaps the best equipped educational in stitution in the south for the proper edu- cation of girls and, young women. Its in- structors and graduates are of the best in- stftutions,-and have been selected because of their teaching ability and of their high moral and intellectual character. These points should be carefully considered by every one who has daughter to educate.
 Write to Dr. F. H. Gaines, Decatur, Ga, and he will give you information.
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number of beautiful toilettes were worn by the ladies in the receiving party.
 Mrs. Dafoney wore an exquisite toilet of black, with cut steel trimmings. Mrs. Crandell wore turquoise blue crepe de chine, with black applique.
 Last evening from s to 10 o'clock a large number of the younger set called. The re- ceiving party included a brilliant bevy of young women, among whom were the guests of honor, Dr. and Mrs. Dabney being
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
Alabama W0man's
Building Association

The annual meeting of the Alabama
 Women's Building association will take place Monday, January 15, at 1O:S0, at the Woman's club. All stockholders and those who may desire to become stockholders are urged to be present. Officers for lsJo are to be elected and the by-laws adopted.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
FLORIDA, CUBA
Or Porto Rico Via the Southern Rail.
 way.

Double daily service on quick and conven- tent schedule is now offered via Southern Railway to points in Florida. making close connection for Cuba or Porto Rico via either Tampa or Miami. Through sleener Birmingham to Jacksonville, leaving Rir- m,ngham 4:40 p. m.; also through sleener Atlanta to Tampa, connecting with morning train from Birmingham.
 This is the most comfortable and hest route to points in Florida. Cuba or Porto Rico. Cheap excursion rates now in effect
 For rates, schedules, sleeper reservations. etc. apply to any agent Southern Railway. or c. B. Jackson. T. P. A., Birmingham. Ala. 1-29-tf
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mars not it's comfort or convenience as in no case does the skirt touch the ground. Three inches below the shoe-tops is con- s,dered the proper length.
 This illustration portrays a Princess skating gown of black and graysh- white plaid. The skirt is modelled upon close fitting lines that distinctly define the con- tour of the figure.
 The Princess has basque effect which fastens at the left side with large smoked pearl buttons, and the bodice is given an air of coquettish dash by a yoke of black velvet finished with a large pointed col lar of the same material
 {. A iaring turban of black velvet trim med at the front with large white bird completes the costume, and large huff Is carried. HELEN-GREY PAGE.
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In Society.

Mrs. Benjamin J. Dryer and Mrs. Lewis A. May are visiting relatives In the southern part of the state
 Miss Trapp, who Is the guest Of Mrs. Bount will also spend some time with Mrs. c. B. Mccormack.
 There will be a called meeting or the Creche tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. T. Nixon.
 Mrs Joseph E. Johnston, who has re- mained in New York all winter, it is under stood, will come south in February for change of climate. She will be at her homo
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Latest zn Fashions.
A New Year skatIng Gown

The ice ponds will be resp.endent with brilliant gowns at the thermometers first drop to zero.
 rather new idea in materials for skat- ing gowns is the two5toned Scotch and Irish tweeds that have figured so conspicu- ously upon the golf links this year. Very rretty, indeed, are the newest of these goods. They have diamond-shaped squares of dull black, alternating with the same de- signs carried out in an attractive shade oi grayish-white; and a novelty texture Is gained by the heavy silk ridge which de- fines the plaid.
 The ultra-fashionable skirt has increased in lentgh few inches; but this additioa
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS
To Florida Via Central of Georgia Rail- way.

To Florida Via Central of Georgia Rail-
 way.
 Winter tourist tickets are now on sale to all resort places in Florida. The Central of Georgia Railway offers greatly im- proved schedules and service from all points north, west and northwest to Flor ida.
 Through Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars and day coaches, St. Louis to Jacksonville. via Atlanta, Macon and Lake City, Train leaving Birmingham daily at 2:4o D. m. carries Palace Sleeping Car "Bir- mingham" to Savannah, making close con nection at Macon with the ''Dixie Flyer Pullman Sleeping Car and day coach to Jacksonville.
 For descriptive advertising matter, sched- ,,les rates etc, apply or write to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agt.,
 JACK w. JOHNSTON, U. T. Agt., Birmingham, Ala
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TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If you are contemplating trip to Florida, Cuba or Porto Rico you will find it to your interest and advantage to correspond with the undersigned regarding schedules. rates, and sailing dates of steamers. The Plant system trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd, division passenger agent. 16 Commerce street, Montgomery. Ala
The age-herald., 1900-01-12

and the material is gathered upon either side of it. In many cases there are three bands of insertion, one running through the upper part of the sleeve and one at each seam. Any way is pretty, and the idea is so delightful that it has already been car ried out on many evening gowns for new year functions FRANCES TAYLOR.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
The Only Through Line to Savannah, Ga.

The Central of Georgia is the only line operating through service to Savannah Elegant through sleeping car service. Fast time; no delays. Convenient schedule For particulars. call on
 SOLON JACOBS,
 2o15 First Avenue
 J. C. HALLE.
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Prominent Mason bead

Denver. Col. January 11.-Thomas Lyn- ton, one of the most prominent Masons of the United States, died today. He was born in England in 1893
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gown of pale eau de Nil satin yelled with
 an oyerdross of shimmering rose green chiffon The slipper is an example of the broadened heel and toe design which shoe makers are offering as the seasons nov
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Mexico.
 Senator Allen introduced bills to prohibit the apitalization of railroads, and to authorize the creditors of insolvent na- tional banks to elect receivers.
 Special Plenipotentiary Kasson, for the United States, and Senor Duarte, for Portugal today signed a protocol intended to make operative the reciprocity arrange Ment entered into last spring by the two countries. The treaty will not be pro- claimed, however, until the protocol has been ratified at Lisbon.
 Treasurer Roberts and Assistant Secre- tary Allen this evening presented to Ad- miral Dewey the beautiful volumes re- cently prepared containing the names of the contributors to the Dewey home. The pre- sentation was made at the admrafs home and without ceremony. The admiral expressed his gratitude for the present.
 The monthly statement of the exports of domestic breadstuffs, provisions, cotton and mineral oils from the United States issued by the bureau of statistics shows total of $67, 300, as against s93 ,S6S for De- cember, 1898. For the twelve months the exports amounted to $71203l, ,925, as against $7Sa, ,995, ,103 for the twelve months of 1898.
 Washington, January n.-Representative Sulzer, of New York, announced today that he would call up in the house tomorrow the answer of Secretary Gage to his reso- lution, calling for information respecting the deposit of government funds in na- tiona banks. He condemned the course of the treasury department, but said that he could not say at this time what action he would ask the house to take on the secre- tary's response.
 Washington, January 11.--Senator Spoon CT today introduced the following bill: That when all insurrection against the authority and sovereignty of the United States in the Philippine islands shall have been completely suppressed by the military and naval forces of the United States all military, civil and judicial powers neces- sary to govern the said islands shall, until otherwise provided by congress- be vested sn such persons, and shall be exercised in such a manner as the president of the United States shall direct for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of the said islands in the full enjoyment of their llb- erty, property and religion
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city. A broad satin ribbon of pale green striped with black is the material used to make this shoe, and the trimmings are of black velvet loops and silver buckle. "Trippers of the light, fantastic toe" shave a design which will certainly be acceptable for dts elegance as vel as for its wearing properties FRANCES TAYLOR.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
A Sleeve Design

Sleeves of gauzy evening gowns are not
 lined this year. Modistes claim that the transparent beauty of the sleeve is en- hanced by a glimpse of the fair arm be- neath Following this suggestion bands of elegant lace insertion are set in the sleeve
The age-herald., 1900-01-12

Senator Allen introduced bills ito prohibit the over-capitalization of railroads, and to authorize the creditors of insolvent na- tional banks to elect receivers.
The age-herald., 1900-01-12
WASHINGTON TICKS.

Senator Baker introduced bill creating a preserve for American bison in New Mexico
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-01
LAST DAY OF INSTITUTE.


Yesterday was the last day of the Marion
with a we'll attended and interesting ses-
sion. The morning discussion was lead by
w. w. Parsons, of the State Normal
school His subject was Shakespeare's "As
You Like IT. He said every drama has a
right and wrong side. The principal act
discussed was the first act, and was con-
tinued till the afternoon session. Truant
officer George S. Cotton. of Irvington, gave
a brief talk on the truancy laws of the
State. and said he would do everything
possible to enforce them the coming year.
~. j. Alley, of the State University, closed
the morning session with talk on the need
OF economy in the schools. He said pupils
should be trained to keep their eyes open.
to be quick and accurate and should be
drilled in short ways of doing things.
In the afternoon Professor Alley dis
oussed the Young Peoples Reading Circle
He said good literature should be kept be-
fore the child and that no mention should
be made of bad literature by proclaiming
against it.
County Superintendent closed the session
with announcements of dates set for begin
ming the schools outside of Indianapolis
end read statistics bearing on the work.
Schools in Center township will begin Sept.
10, in Washington township Sept. "a, and
in all other townships and Irvngton Sept
IL. The reappointment of George s. Cot
ton, of Irvington, as truant officer for the
county was announced. In regard to the
reading circle work, Mr.. Lands said that
during the last year 5,43S books have been
read by i,S15 members. and that lis diplo-
mas were granted. The course of study
and text books are the same as last year,
and the truant officer is to be informed
when pupils are absent for reasons other
than sickness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-01

The matter Of tax levy for the year 1901
and is at the present occasioning the mayor
and Controller Johnson some little worry.
The mayor and Mr.. Johnson were in close
conference yesterday afternoon, figuring on
the recommendation to be made to the
Council Monday night and from all that
cate levy of 20 cents or more. There is
some talk of a compromise between the
Republican and Democratic members of
the Council, whereby the improvements i'm
the fire department the City Hospital and
the contemplated additions to the police
facilities in the way of substations and
issue of bonds, anu the tax levy be made
large enough to cover tie maintenance of
the new buildings, salaries and equipment
TO be paid from the current revenues
There is disposition the part of the
mayor and Controller Johnson 10 recon-
many of the Council members of both
parties favor the method
1t was thought at first that the estimates
an. contemplated improvements from all
departments of city affairs would have to
be greatly reduced, but the basis of figur-
compromise, and the only material reduc-
tion made in the estimates was in those of
the Park Board.
The plan will be decided upon to-day, if
possible and not later than Monday morn
ing. The recommendation will then go to
the Council, though that body may not act
on ii for several weeks. Some action must
be taken before the end of September. how
ever, in order TO change the tax levy, other
wise 1t will be the same as last year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-01

Church street TO Senate avenue; let to j.
d. Hess at "A cents lineal foot.
For grading and crawling roadway OF
first alley east of Pennsylvania street. from
Twenty-first street TO Boston street: let TO
George w. McCray at Is cents lineal foot.
For paving with cement the sidewalks OF
Pleasant street. from Harlan street to st.
Paul street: let TO Henry Mag at 90 cents
a lineal foot
For paving with cement and curbing the
sidewalks OF Walter street. from New York
street TO Owosso avenue; let to p. E. Phil
lips at S167 lineal foot.
FINAL ACTION TAKEN.
For construction of local sewer in first
alley east of Brookside avenue, from Flew
enth street 10 first alley west OF Arsenal
avenue
For construction of local sewer in first
alley west of oxford street, from Washing
ton street to New York street.
For paving with cement the sidewalks of
Morris street. from Dakota street TO White
River bridge.
For paving with cement and curbing the
street to Iowa street: remonstrance of P,
c., c. & st. l.. railway being overruled.
ACTION DEFERRED.
For paving with cement the sidewalks of
Nickel street, from McCarty street to Ray
street.
For opening and extension of Addison
street, from first alley south of jackson
street to I. III. & /. railway.
ACTION RESCINDED.
In the matter of paving with brick the
roadway of Wabash street, from New Jer-
sey street to East street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-01
BIG STRIKE THREATENED
RETURN or PRESIDENT MITCHELL,
OF THE UNITED MINE WORKERS.
Action of Anthracite Miners VIII De-
pend on Executive Board Meet
ing Here Sept. q.

President John Mitchell. of the United
Mine Workers. returned from the anthra-
cite coal region in Pennsylvania and New
York yesterday afternoon. where he has
been TO attend the convention of the an
thracite coal miners and TO take part in the
effort to adjust a wage scale for the work
men I'm the district affected. He said the
miners In the district had applied for per-
mission TO strike. This can only be
granted by the national executive board,
which meets here Sept. s. The meeting
OF the board is called for two days be-
fore the limit given the operators to meet
the demand expires. In the event that
no settlement Is Effected by that time Pres
fdent Mitchell said the men will certainly
be called out and that il will be the great
est coal strike this country has ever seen.
II will mean that 10000 miners will throw
GOWN their tools and refuse to work.
While the danger of strike is now con-
fined to the district affected, President
Mitchell says there is a possibility of it
spreading, should soft and bituminous coal
operators ship fuel into the anthracite
market. To check assistance in this man
ner he said II would be necessary to carry
the radical measure further. But so long
as outside operators remain neutral and
show inclination to take part in the
affairs of the anthracite region he saws
there Is no danger where mines are oper-
ated under the union scale.
President Mitchell says the situation in
the anthracite region Is worse than I'm any
coal district in the country. The miners
there have not received an increase since
1853. when strike was declared TO re-
sist a reduction. The same grievance
caused strike in 1915. While there has
been no direct decrease in the miners
wages. President Mitchell says the opera
tors have accomplished that end by max
tng the work harder for what the men get.
He says miners are paid by the ton and
the number Of pounds to the ton is regu-
lated by the operators. The laws of New
York and Pennsylvania declare that 224O
pounds is a ton, and President Mitchell
says the miners compelled, in some
places 10 mine as high as 1000 pounds OF
ccal 10 make a ton The rate runs down
low Zoo pounds. making an aver
age OF about $500 pounds 10 the ton for
the district
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-01
RECRUITS SENT AWAY.
Squad OF Fifteen Soldiers Leave for
Different Points.

All was hustle about the local recruiting
station yesterday afternoon. Preparations
were being made TO send squad Of fifteen
recruits away on an afternoon train, in
order that the station might be as destitute
of solciers as possible at the end OF the
month. Most of the recruits had been fitted
out with bright. new uniforms. and proudly
viewed each other as they waited impa-
tiently for the time TO come when they
would be off, Every soldier at the station
worked hard TO get the necessary papers
ready The destinations OF the recruits
were widely divergent. going in directions
of all points of the compass. One recruit
was sent to Alaska Private Morhousen
came into the hallway with a hand full of
tickets measuring all the way from six
inches 10 foot and a half in length, and
the squad followed him to the railway sta
ton, and each was soon speeding on TO NIL
the place assigned TO him in the army.
August was banner month for recruit
ing. and the best that Major Noble has had
since he was sent TO take charge OF The
local station. Fifty-six men were enlisted
during the month, which is considerably
e5ove the average. Thirty "a month is con-
sidered good recruiting, but the war in
China had stimulating effect, with the
result that all at the recruiting stations
have been kept busy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-01
NEW HEATING SCHEME
PEOPLE WANTING FRANCHISES BE-
FORE THE BOARD OF WORKS.
Desire to Establish Hot Water Heat
ing Plants in This City-Mu-
nicipal Routines

The capitalists and promoters who are
seeking to get from the city franchises for
hot-water heating plants were in confer
ence with the Board of Works yesterday
afternoon. but no decision was reached by
the board, which has the matter under con-
sideration. Some action will be taken soon.
IL is thought, for all of the applicants are
asking for decision, so that in case a
franchise is secured work may begin at
once and heat furnished to patrons this
winter.
Judge Hackney and e. r. Vincent repre-
sented the first applicants, and Homer L.
Yaryan. w. w. Thornton and E. r. Vim
cent the others. They referred to the sys-
tenn proposed for this city as in use in a
number OF places, and maintained the cost
would be about equal TO heating by hard
coal, and that the temperature would be
regulated from the central station, so that
an equal temperature would be maintained.
no matter what the weather outside. Pat
rons. it was said, would at all times be able
to decrease the heat in the houses by
means OF stop cocks The company also
asks for electric light franchise in con-
nection with the other, and says the max
imum cost will be II cents per 1000 watts,
which, 1t is claimed, is about equal to 81
gas
Nathan Norris spoke in behalf of what
is termed the Home Heating and Lighting
Company. The petition to the board is
made by Julius A. Hanson and S. L. Rauh,
but Mr.. Norris said other well-knovn local
capitalists, whose names he declined to
give, were interested The proposition made
is about the same as that of the other COM
pany, except that no special territory is
designated and franchise is asked for
thirty years. The company headed by II.
I. Yaryan asks for a franchise for the dis
trict bounded by Tenth street. Fort Wayne
avenue, Bellefontaine street, Twenty-sec-
ond street and Senate avenue.
A petition was also filed by A. p. Hen
Erickson, George j. Marott, Lon B. Fletch-
er. Joseph w. Selvage, j. S. Terrell, B.
McCarty, +. II. Hudson and John H. Stem,
but they were not represented al the meet
ing yesterday. Mr.. Marott advised the
board that he had withdrawn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-01
Capital National Successful.

The bids of five of the city banks for
supplying money authorized by the Coun-
Gil to be borrowed for the needs of the
city were opened yesterday afternoon by
Controller Johnson, and the Capital Ma
tional Bank was the successful competitor.
The loan includes the $4,000 authorized
about week ago and the $4,000 authorized
at the special meeting Thursday night.
The rate asked by the Capital National
Bank was 3h per cent. The Union Trust
Company offered the money at 4-10 per
cent Fletcher's Bank and the Central
Trust Company at 3sl per cent. and the
Merchants at 31a per cent, with premium
of SIS. The Capital National Bank also
secured the first loan of $4,000 several
weeks ago at 3h per cent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-01
THERE WAS ENTHUSIASM
ORGANIZATION OF GID SOLDIERS
MkINLEY CLUB COMPLETED.
TWENTY-FIVE New Members Added to
List-Capt. Mason in Town
Political Notes.

At meeting of the Old Soldiers McKin-
ley Club. which was held last night at the
o. p. Morton clubroom, an organization
was completed. with the election of the
following officers: President, l. P. Ted
rowe; first vice president, Aaron Merely;
second vice president, Robert Dunlap; sec
rotary. J. c. Stokes; treasurer. George Bax-
ter.
The following committee on speakers was
also elected: James E. Twiname. j. w.
Scott and Joseph Shelton. Much enthusi-
asm was manifested at the meeting, and
twenty-five new members were taken into
the organization. The club will meet in the
future every Friday evening.