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The age-herald., 1900-12-26
HANNA PRAISED
 SALVATION ARMY
Fifteen Hundred Poor People Were Fed at Cleveland, o.
 by That Organization

Cleveland, O., December 25.-The Salva- tion Army fed 15OO poor people here today in the Grays' Armory Twenty-Five long tables were used, covered with paper and furnished with tin dishes. A large squad of police had busy time keeping the men and boys in good order. Senator Hanna, who Is a staunch friend of the Salvation Army, was present and was greeted with cheers. He made a short speech, in which he said:
 christmas should be happy day, con- secrated to the highest sentiments of true happiness. It should be confined to no class or sect, but be consecrated to Him who came to earth for all men.
 Tt is happy time made happy by these kind and noble men and women, whom I call practical ---ristians. 1 am glad to have occasion to express my appreciation of the Salvation Army. IL is the kindergarten of Christianity
 Tt fuifills the needs that other institu- tiens fall to fill. It gives an opportunity to those who have none; it lays the founda- tion of law and good order; it advances higher civilization, and the city of Cleveland is fortunat te in having such band of Chris tian workers. This labor to be entirely suc- cessful, should have the support of all good citizens. Therefore, my friends, renew your allegiance and give your support to this grand work"
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
PRINCE OF COLONNA
 TOO EXTRAVAGAN1
And Eva Mackey Secures Divorce from Her Courtly Husband.
 Another Woman.

The custody of the children was to be given to their aunt, the Princess Staglano, of Naples. In the event of failure to comply with this order the Princess was ordered to pay a fine of $6O every day for three months.
 The Princess promptly came to America with the children, and some of her goods in Paris were seized by the sheriff to help pay the fine imposed. She sued the sheriff later.
 At the suggestion of her brother, John W. Mackay, Jr., the Princess sent her three children, maid and secretary out of Paris on a train for Calais, while she started in a cab for another railway station and took the train alone for Havre. Young Mackay in the meantime mounted his bi- cycle and, speeding out of town, joined his sister at a suburban station. The family was reunited at Southampton.
 After short stay in this city Princess Colonna went to San Francisco. In 1899 she returned to Europe. A Naples court grant ed to her a decree of separation from her husband. She also secured the custody of her children.
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, La., December 25-Imp Mint Sauce, who on Saturday placed the $2000 Crescent City handicap to the credit of his owners, today added the 5000 Christ mas handicap to the score. The English bred gelding was always favorite in the race and his price receded from to to g to 10 in response to the play on Sir Florian, who was backed from fours to to 2. The others had but trifling support. Tom Kingsley set a hot pace for six furlongs, then tired and quit relinquishing the lead to Mint Sauce, who, carefully rated by McJoynt, was never worse than third. Sir Florian took the longest route, and though he ran a very fast quarter at the end, he could never reach Mint Sauce who won easily by length. The weather was fine and the track fast. Attendance was very good
 Summary:
 First Race-Nfile, selling; Tom Gilmoare, 99 (Scully), 15 to l and to 1, won Bert Davis 101 (May), 10 to 1 and to 1, second {; Brown Vail, 101 co. Murphy, 12 10 1, third. Time 1:42% Sallie J., Gray Forge, nuendo, Miss Loretta, Jessie Jarboe, Free Hand. L. w., and Divertisement also ran.
 Second Race-Handicap, six furlongs i; Senator, 14 (Cochran), 8 to and to 10, won; Isabel, 10S (May) to 1 and to 1, second; Gallopin, 1O4 Dade), 10 to 1, third. we'll Divonne, Cherries, Alex Pearson, Por- ter B. and Add also ran. Ramsburg pulled up bleeding.
 Third Race-Handicap steeple chase; full course; Isen, IA Gawless), even and ? 10 5, won; Donation, 142 (Pines), 13 to and to 5, second; Terry Ranger, TAO (Wil- liams), to 1, third. Time 456. Jack Hayes and Claroba also ran.
 Fourth Roce-The Christmas Handicap, mile; Mint Sauce, 120 (McJoynt), to 10 and 1 to 3, won; Sir Florian, 106 (MitchelD, to and even, second; Fleetwing, S7 (Wil- kerson), 20 to l, third Time 1:41A. Andes, Moroni Tom Kingsley and Eva Rice also ran.
 Fifth Race = Handicap, mile and an eighth; Sir Gatian, 9S (May). to 1 and to 5, won; strangest 104 (Cochran), to 1 and even, second; Hardly, 90 (CogswelD. 15 to 1, third. Time 1:55. Woodtrice, Alo- ha IT and Candle Black also ran.
 Sixth Race-Mile, selling; Ben Chance, 100 (o'Brien), 15 to and 6 to 1, won; Hood S Brigade, 99 GA Weber,, to 1 and even. second: Uncle Bil 101 Cwilkerson), 20 to l. third. Time 1:42A. Lillian Reed, Dram burg, Star Cotton, Handcuff and Ida Led ford also ran
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
sMoKELEss CARTRIDGES.
Significant Find in the Office Where
 Youtsey Worked.

Frankfort Ky, December 25.-One of the clerks in the State auditors office, in searching the vaults for old records, found B cartridge box containing eight metal patched smokeless powder cartridges, 3S-55, corresponding exactly to the bullet found in the hackberry tree and which was be- neved to have passed through Senator Goe- bers body. The significance of the discovery lies in the fact that Henry Youtsey con- victed of participating in the murder, was a clerk in the auditors office at the time of the assassination and had access to the vault where the cartridges were found and that George Barnes, another clerk in the office. testified that he saw Youtsey with box of cartridges.
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
NEGRO KILLED NEGRO.
Young Boy Teased Old Man and Was
 Shot.

Selma, December 25.-(Special.)-Out on the Eskridge place, about three miles from this city, today an old negro, Marshall Holmes, killed Fesser Holston, another res-e, aDour 16 years of age. Holmes claims that the killing was accidental. He had been drinking and had brought his gun with him. As he went to Eskridge's house for his Christmas present the boy was joking him and he took his gun from behind a fence and shot him, the load en- tering the boys side, from which death ensued in a few minutes. Holmes was ar- rested and brought to jail tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
Snow in Nebraska.

Omaha, December 25.-A fine fall of snow made sleighing good in Omaha today, the first of the season. The principal affair of the day was a fashionable reception to General and Mrs. Lee and their daughters, Miss Annie and Miss Lee, at the residence of Mir and Mrs Walter Taylor Page to- night. About three hundred guests were present. Assisting were General and Mrs Charles F. Manderson, MT. and Mrs Her man Kountze, MT. and Mrs. G. c. Barton and other society leaders of Omaha
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
Open to the Public.

St. Petersburg, December 25.-The Prince of Oldenbourg. president of the govern msnt temperance committee, at noon to- day declared the peoples palace open to the public After the inaugural ceremonies, the prince and twenty of the higher army of- ficers, including the commanding generals, along with high officials. noblemeh and ladies, dined side by side with peasants and the families of wo&kingmen
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
BRYAN's GREETING.
Says the Old Principles of Democracy
 Still Lives.

Leavenworth, Kan, December 25.-W. J. Bryan today, wiring from Lincoln, Neb, to the Evening Standard, sends the following
 "Please present greetings to my political friends of Leavenworth and of Kansas The principles of Democracy still live and the policies of which the fusion forces fought will yet be vindicated. We can enter the twentieth century with the confident belief that the people will soon return to the teachings of the fathers, and to the tra- ditions of the Republic"
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
ouatttx of chamnaune.

Without quality no article can maintain its prestige but G. H. MUMMS EXTRA DRY did more. Importing several years back double the quantity of any other brand, it this year to Dec. l. surpassed all records, importing 1O9,321 cases, or 72169 more than any other brand. Special atten- tion is called to the remarkable quality now imported
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
Brakeman Killed.

Florence December B. (Special)-C. B. Moore, a brakeman on the Nashville, Flor ence and Sheffield Railroad, was terribly mangled by being caught between the bumpers of two freight cars, from the eff fects of which he died in short time af ter the accident
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
Found a Sympathizer.

From the Washington Star.
 ''1es, I went to New York to see if I could get word of my brother" said the man in the smoking compartment. He went on voyage to Japan in a sailing ship, and heard that the ship was wrecked and all hands lost"
 And did it turn out to be true?" was asked.
 Not altogether. The ship was lost, but three or four men were saved"
 "And your brother?'
 'He was saved at first, but after the boat Lad drifted about for weeks some one had 70 die to save the others. They cast lots, and it fell upon my brother Poor Ben!'
 But the survivors apologized to you, of course? They said they were sorry to be obliged to eat your brotheT?'
 "Oh, of course. Yes, they excused them- selves and seemed to feel for me. These tearsi Please excuse me-"
 Certainly" replied the other. T had grandfather scalped by Indians, a father carried off by a cyclone, mother eaten by an alligator a sister lost in the quicksand, and two brothers baked seasoned and de- coured in theFiji Islands, and I know how you feel and can excuse you. I'll leave you alone and you can give your emotions full nlavp,
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
rhe AntiIIia EIoated.

New York, December 25. = The British steamer Antillia, which went ashore on Great Egg Harbor shoals yesterday during a heavy fog, was floated today with the assistance of four wrecking tugs. The ves- sel was apparently uninjured and started immediately for New York under her own steam
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
The Offer Accepted.

Sydney N. S. w., December 25.-Mr. Ed mund Barton, who was the leader of the Federal convention, has accepted the Earl of Hoptoun's offer to form the first cabinet of the federation. He anticipates no diffi- culty.
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
Averaue.

From the Indianapolis Press.
 How stale that fellows jokes are,' said the man at the show.
 ''Yes" said the manager apologetically ''but consider how fresh he Is himself.''
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
PLANT SYSTEM.

Effective February ls, 1900. Pullman sleep. Ing car service was ipaugurated between savan9ah. Ca. and Montgomery Ala. on the following schedule: Leave SavspNah. { p. mi aryive Montgomery. Si10 m.; lsaye Montgomery. 7s4S p. m; arrive sasan-
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
Dowager Lady Churchill Dead.

London, December 25.-The Dowager Lady Churchill, senior lady of the bed chamber, and an intimate friend of the Queen, was found dead in her bedroom at Osborne this morning. On retiring last night she com plained of cold, but no alarming symptoms manifested themselves, and her indisposi- tion was not thought to be of a serious na- ture
The age-herald., 1900-12-26

Buy your wife an Ideal Down mattress for a Christ mas present.
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
"HE THAT WORKS EASILY, WORKS SUCCESSFULLY" CLEAN HOUSE WITH
 SAPOl 10
ANNOUNCE MENT
For Mayor.

hereby announce myself candidate for Mayor of Birmingham, subject to the ace ton of the Democratic party.
 10-N-tf w. M. DRENNEN.
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{ ject to the action of the Democratic pri- l mary
 A. Stockmar, candidate for Alderman ip Ninth Ward, subject to Democratic primary. l hereby announce myself candidate for 1 Alderman from the Eighth Ward, subject | to the action of the Democratic primary to be held on December S1.
 HENRY B. GRAY. | I am a candidate for reelection as Alder man from the Fourth Ward, subject to the action of the City Democratic Primary. JOSEPH MEIGHAN. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the Sixth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary De- cember 31 c. B. MEGLEMRY. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from t1e Second Ward. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary De- cember 31. c. T. RAINBOW. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the Fifth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held on December 31. W. R. GUNN. John R. Copeland announces his candi- dacy for Alderman from the Fourth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
 hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from the Eighth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary December 31 T. II. SPENCER.
 For Police Commissioners.
 hereby announce myself n candidate for the office of Police Commissioner, subject to the action of the City Democratic pri- mary, pledging myself, if elected. to dis- charge the duties of the position fairly and impartially and to the best interests of the city. W. T. SIMMONS. hereby announce myself candidate for the office of police commissioner, subject to the action of the city Democratic pri- mary. THOMAS w. GATHRIGHT. W. H. Lodge announces his candidacy for police commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 I hereby announce my candidacy for Po- lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the city of Birmingham, and If elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscien- tiously. z. T. RUDOLPH.
 I hereby announce my candidacy for Po- lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the City of Bir- mingham, and if elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscientious ly. J. H. McCARY.
 I hereby announce my candidacy for Po- lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the City of Birmingham, and if elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and consclenl tiously J. D. SCOTT.
 For Chief of Police.
 I hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Birmingham. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. c. w. AUSTIN.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Blrming. ham, subject to the action of the Demo4 cratic primary. T. c. MCDONALD
 hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Birming- ham, subject to the action cf the Demo- cratic primary J. B. DONELSON.
The age-herald., 1900-12-26

Association, Richmond, Va, December 27-29 Rate one fare for the round trip, plus $2 for membership fee. Tickets on sale December 25-26 limited for return to Jan- uary g. 1901
The age-herald., 1900-12-26
SPECIAL RATES BY SOUTHERN RAILWAY

The Southern Railway now has on sale winter tourist rate tickets to all prominent resorts for the winter season. Elegant train service on quick and convenient schedules.
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For Chief of Police.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Birmingham, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. c. w. AUSTIN.
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For Aldermen.

J. G. Greener announces his candidacy for Alderman from the First Ward, sub ject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
The age-herald., 1900-12-26

Remember the Southern Railway now op- crates & through sleeper Birmingham to Rich .nond, Va, leaving Birmingham train No. 36, 4:4O p. m.; no change now
 Apply to union depot ticket office, or Southern Railway passenger office, No. 2O19 First avenue for full particulars.
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hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Blrmng. ham, subject to the action of the Demo! cratic primary T. c. MCDONALD.
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HENRY B. GRAY.

I am candidate for reelection as Alder. man from the Fourth Ward, subject to the action of the City Democratic Primary.
 JOSEPH MEIGHAN.
The age-herald., 1900-12-26

A. Stockmar, candidate for Alderman Il Ninth Ward, subject to Democratic primary
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I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Birming- ham, subject to the action cf the Demo- cratic primary. J. B. DONELSON.
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hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from the Sixth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary De- cember 31 c. B. MEGLEMRY.
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I hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from the Eighth Ward subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held on December 31.
 HENRY B. CRAY
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I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from tine Second Ward. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary De- cember 31. c. T. RAINBOW.
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I hereby announce my candidacy for Pc. lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the City of Birmingham, and if elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscIenl tiously. J. D.. SCOTT.
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I hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from the Fifth Ward subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held on December 31 W. R. GUNN.
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For Police Commissioners.

I hereby announce my candidacy for Pc. lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the city of Birmingham. and If elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscien- tiously. Z T. RUDOLPH
The age-herald., 1900-12-26

John R. Copeland announces his candi- dacy for Alderman from the Fourth Ward. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
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hereby announce my candidacy for Po- lice Commissioner subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the City of Bir- mingham, and if elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscientious ly. J. H. McCARY.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-29
WOMEN WRITERS DINE.

Sir Walter Besant IN The London Queen.
The women WRITER'S dined together re-
Gently at the Criterion restaurant under the
presidency OF Mrs. Humphry Ward. They
We're 10 In number. Very good. indeed.
Writing is no longer. then. the beggarly
the women who wrote were formerly a
very small company. They never had gar
rets in Grub street: they never went about
In rags. still. 1t must be confessed that
for the most part. they were Of small ac-
count. There were distinguished names.
such as those OF Miss Burney. Miss Edge
worth, Harriet Martineau. Mary WoIstone-
craft and few more Such n phenomenon.
however. as $50 ladies. all of whom fol-
lowed the gentle craft of the pen. would
have been impossible twenty years ago,
and they are reported to have been well
dressed, too, Prodigious, And some with
diamonds, Surely, not diamonds wrung
from publishers. After the dinner the
ladies' adjourned. and the president gave an
address. in which she confrasted the writ
ing woman of the early Victorian period
with the writing woman Of the day, read
ing a poem by the former and then one
by the latter. At least the latter may con-
graduate herself on the changed condi-
tons of the time.
Tho multiplication Of Journals and
magazines has done for the woman of let
tiers what It has done for the man of let
tiers; 1t has enormously increased the mar
ket. and 1t Offers . thousand openings: 1t
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appeals TO a side of their character which
is perhaps little understood. The average
Chinese is not at all interested In what Is
known as higher politics. He is. practically.
governed by an alien race, he has little
representation IN the councils of the ma
ton, no part in the direction Of It's affairs.
But the Chinese are allowed a great deal
of freedom in their local government. and
there is little Interference in their P.Iyate
matters. On such questions, therefore. The
Chinese merchant or shopkeener is 17t only
keen, but is able to exercise a good deal of
influence. though this Is usually of the
rough and ready order
The formation OF numerous clubs there
give every man the option of joining one or
more. was at once an opportunity for rec
reation to the social Chinaman and q safety
valve for his views and grievances IN local
politics. There We're. of course. some clubs
whose original aim was larger; the Triad,
for instance. one Of the oldest and largest.
founded as protest against the Tartar
conquest Of China. The original aims, how
ever, were generally lost sight OF. AMI the
societies became a refuge for bad charac-
tiers, malcontents and ne'er-do- wells. as
happened with the society Of the Trads.
who. beginning with the profession If re-
ligion and virtue. ended with the wholesale
massacres of the horrible Tai-Ping rebel
lion.
Other societies began with a wholly re-
ligious aim, and these probab bly, dcgeneratcd
sooner than Others since the Chnaman Is
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forces writer TO study strength, and
draTatic situation, AMI 1t makes him indie
pendent. This yearly dinner a. from my
point Of view. most desirable. and most i'm
portant IT, creating esprit de corps
among writers. and in making common ac-
ton in other ways possible. Formerly ev-
cry author hated his brother author;
for common action. even for their material
interests. IL was impossible; at the present
moment. when proof plain and not TO be
disputed is before the literary world Of
what can be done by common action, many
writer's hold aloof. even though they profit
b. the common action of others Now, tho
jealousy of writers toward each other es-
peclaiiy those of Imagination, Is the most
foolish thing in the whole world I will
show YOU why a, is novelist; so Is B. A.
mates u and b. hates A.: they are Jealous
or each other Foolish and lnreasonins
creatures! They each produce one novel a
year. 1t takes an ordinary reader three
nights 10 get through A. $ book: he IS then
free to give three nights to BIS book How,
then. can A. or Il. injure each other? II
may be that reader OF A. Will not caro-
10 read T.. who writes In another styl0k
Ihat Is not an injury. no man can pleaS
everybody. So You see AS jealousy of B. ia
uncalled for. and unreasoning and absurd
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country. even though he he a missionary. Is
entitled 10 the protection Of his Government.
especially In country like China, whsre
the other Powers do not shirk the duty or
protecting their nationals. avenginS them
IL they come to harm Besides. this country
owes q great debt to some of the men who
have gone as missionaries to this little
known part Of the world. II Is one thing to
spend a number Of years in the compara-
lively Westernized atmosphere Of treaty
port or n few years in the legation precincts
of Pekin. but 1t is another TO go down into
the heart of the country, To travel through
the Provinces. to live with the people them
selves and SO 10 obtain "a real knowledge or
them.
To missionaries who have done this We
owe a very large. We owe the greater part
OF the Information We possess as TO the real
China. The Americans Doolttle and Wells
Williams: the EngIishmsn. Lockhart and
Williamson. have in former years done
much 10 bring US into touch with CHINA.
while the most brilliant writer on the sub
feet of the characteristics OF the Chinese
at the present time Is missionary. Arthur
II. Smith. the author of Chinese Charac-
terist;cs"
The actual details. the inner history of
the Boxer Instruction. sink into ins.gnif-
icance beside the immense issues which are
likely to come out Of IL. One thing should
be inevitable-the deposition OF the En-
press Dowager. Her connection. direct or
indirect. with the rising is too clear to be
explained away. and II another reason were
wanted 1t would be found in the dissatis
faction Of the great bulk of the Chinese
with her aims and methods. That she Is
falling more and more under Russian infiu-
ence complexities the situation. but does
not strengthen her position either with her
own people or with the other Powers.
When the rabble rout of Boxers have been
made to feel the presence Of something
stronger than Themselves when PekinR IL
again quiet and the Powers sit down to
reckon up their claims-then will the critical
moment arrive.
A very serious rejection Is induced By the