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The age-herald., 1901-04-11
CONNOLLY WAS HAMMERED DOWN The Odds On avorite Lost Fight to Tom Couhig POLICE STOPPED THE FRAY
  .eers Mercifully Interfered in the Eleventh Round-Terry McGov- ern Will Fight at Louis
 vile, Ky.
POLICE STOPPED THE FRAY

Louisville, April 10.-Tom Couhig of Dunkirk, N. Y. was tonight given the de- cision over Eddie Connolly of New Bruns wick in the eleventh round of a 2o-round bout. Connolly was all but out and the lice stopped the fight.
 The fight took place before the Monarch Athletic Club and Connolly was a to favorite, He forced the fighting TOT the first six rounds, but from that time to the end was at Couhig's mercy. The Dun- kirk boy landed hard and fast on Com nolly's stomach and face and gradually weakened him down till the tenth round when Connolly was barely able to stand. Connolly swung viciously time and again, for knockout, but with some Of the fast est and prettiest work ever seen here, Couhig avoided the swings and landed on Connolly's stomach. Several times in the first six rounds Connolly landed up- percuts on Couhigs chin, but they seemed to lack force, for they did practically no harm. In the third round Connolly was knocked down and took the count to six. In the eleventh round Couhig changed his tactics and made a chopping block of his opponent s head and face Connolly be- 1QR DOWefleSS 10 Qe1enO niIDSeil- f1e WAS knocked down with a left swing, but on the count of nine was on his feet only to be hammered all over the ring till the fight was stopped. The men weighed in at 13S pounds
 reliminary to the Connoly-Couhig bout, Steve Crosby of Louisville knocked out Kid" Brown of Louisville, in the first half of the first round, and also knocked out Kid" Bowman of Jeffersonville, Ind, early in the third round Both of the fights were to have gone five rounds.
 Before the Connolly Couhig fight 1t was announced that the winner would meet Matty Matthews before the Monarch Club, on derby night, April 2e for the welter- weight championship of the wor!d-
 Announcement was also mn2e that the winner of the Dave SullivsIi-Jack McClel- land bout. before the southern Athletic Club, derby night. April 2s, would meet Terry McGoverp sEi this city on McGov- erns return from the coast in the open air at the Auditorium Bicycle Ampithe- atre, urder the auspices of the Southern Athletic Club. The details are said to have been closed tonight with McGov- arr
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
coRHIN OR FUNsToN-cHoosEl

From the Kansas City world.
 In an interview with Congressman Ches- ter I. Long of Kansas. published in the Wichita Eagle, MT. Long declares that Adjutant General H. c. Corbin was bit terly opposed to the promotion of Trcd- erick Funston to brigadier generalship. MT. Long says that when he called on Corbin and suggested the promotion Cor bin said: T am making lieutenants out of better stuff than Funston every day. Funston is boss scout-that's all."
 MT. Long Is a man of honor and probi- ty, and what he says can be relied on as true. He could have no motive in the case in hand to tell an untruth about the adjutant general of the army.
 The fact of the business is that Corbin is prig, always was and always will be until he is subsoiled. It is his proud claim that he is the handsomest man in Washington, and he dresses to suit the part No function is so obscure that ne does not take advantage of the >ccaslon to don his full-dress uniform and pin a half-dozen medals to his pouter-pigeon breast On pleasant afternoons he rides through the park on a big bay horse that prances sideways and pretends to be un- manageable. There is a marked resem- blance between the rider and the horse. Corbin is a poser and striker of atti- tude, and one of the best in the business. As an opera bouffe soldier he is easily
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
ON THE RACE TRACK
At Memphis.

Memphis. April 10.7-Racing was con tinued at Montgomery Park today with | the Tennessee Brewing Companys selling stake the star event The race was at [ furlongs and some. of the best sprinters In the west. accepted the weights. w. J. Deboe and Triaditza were favorites at
 threes. Larkspur, the Montgomery handi-
 cap winner, and Maud Come were next in demand, while long odds were posted against the remaining starters. The race was won easily by Maud Come, who got away in front and making her own run ming, won pulled up by two lengths from w. J. Deboe. Wild Pirate finished third a nose in front of Larkspur.
 In the first at four and a half furlongs, for two-year- olds, Tom Wallace, the fa- vorite, won from Jim Scanlan. Lefiare, who finished third, was practically left at the post.
 In the second, a selling purse at a mile and a eighth, Lee King, the favorite, lasted long enough to beat Sunlocks at 100 to l in the betting, by length
 Brannigan was a red-hot favorite for the third race at four and one-half fur longs. He won through racing luck. Old
 Hutch, second choice, after getting away
 last finished second, a nose behind the
 faVOrlte. Olu f1utCn IS d rdHBy-lOOklHB
 colt by Wawekus- Blink, and Is owned by
 Turner brothers Clorita, a decided fav-
 orite in the fifth event had no trouble in
 beating Curdgilock, while Bohul, an out
 sider. won the sixth race easily from
 Aloha II. the favorite.
 First race, four and one-half furlongs-
 Tom Wallace, 106 (Cochran), to l, won; Jim Scanlan. TOT (Gilmore). 10 to l and 3 to 1, second; Leftore, 106 (Miller), to 1, third Time :5S.
 Second race, mile and one-eighth, sell ing-Lee King, 92 (J. Tweeds), 3 to 2,
 won; Sunlocks 95 (Monroe). 100 to 1 and | 90 to 1. second; Kentucky Babe, 9S (Jack- son, to 1, third. Time 1571a. Third race, four and one-half furlongs, | 2-year-olds 11S (Coburn), 8 | to 5, won: Old Hutch, 103 (O'Brien). to | l and to 5, second; Weyth, 103 O.. | Woods). 15 to 1, third Time :56%. Fourth race, seven furlongs, Tennessee | Brewing stakes, selling-Maud Come, 9l | (Weber), to 1, won; w J. Deboe, S6 | (Cochran), to l and even, second; Wild Pirate. 92 (J. T. Woods), 10 to l. third | Time 1:2SA.
 | Fifth race, six furlongs-Clorita, 112 | (Winkfeld), to 10, won; Curd Gillock.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11

entitled to the center of the stage. When he wishes to impress the visitor with his courage and prowess he indulges in pro- fanity and billingsgate in the presence of his young lady stenographer. His mli- tary record can only be represented by the algebraic minus sign. All that is known of his service during the civil war Is that he was tried by court-martial once, charged with cowardice. The speci- ffcation was that while under fire, he got of his horse on the wrong side and hid behind a tree. He Is bully and braggart
 On the other hand, Funston has fairly won his spurs. He accomplished, with 80 men, what for two years 1000 men had been striving for in vain. He brought into camp the insurgent chief. the head and front of the rebellion. His brave act will hasten the close of the war and the return of thousands of soldiers to their native land. By hastening these ends he has saved hundreds of lives. His record throughout the Spanish-American and Filipino wars has been without flaw. The President was broad-minded enough to fittingly reward valiant service In spite of the mouthings of Corbin and the rest of his ilk.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Dotben. Ala.. July 1s. 1899.
THOMAS J. BRADLEY
Was "the Brightest Young Man in
 Tammany Hall"

Former Congressman Thomas J. Bradley. once called the brightest young man in Tammany Hall" died last Monday afternoon at his home. His friends had seen when he was elected to Congress at the age of 26 years, in 1897. the end of his career.
 After making a fine record as an assistant district attorney he secured the nomination for Congress in 1897. Richard Croker had seen the young man and had admired his talents. His splendid voice and ability as a speaker first won for him distinction among his neighbors in the Ninth Congress ional District. Timothy J. Campbell was his bosom friend.
 You are foolish, Tom, to try to go to Congress, said Campbell. You are too young and you will run up against too swift pace. You are too good fellow. Don't run for Congress, and Tammany Hall will make you a great man right here among your friends"
 But Bradley would not listen to ad- vice, and Campbell secured the nomi- nation in opposition. His friends said he was running for the sake of the ''boy."
 Without previous experience in a legislative body and meeting with pol. iticians from all over the country, more of his time was spent in the House restaurant than upon the floor of Congress. During the first term he was called to New ork by Croker and told that he must attend to busi- ness. He promised, but the influence of his newly made friends was too strong for his good resolves. Again. in 1898, after having been reelected, Croker told him he must reform. Tim Sullivan and Martin Engel pleaded with him and won the promise to do better. But the promise was broken. A third term in Congress was refused him. During inauguration week he was in Washington, but he was a mere shadow of himself-a prematurely aged man. His wit and captivating manners were still evident, but his health was gone
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
NEW DEMOCRACY
Brought to the Fore By the Victories
 In the Middle West.

From the New York Journal.
 The city elections throughout the west make 1t evident that the Democracy Is picking up. Cleveland is a Republican city: so Is St Louis Chicago used to be Democratic, but}o late 1t has been more inclined to go the other way. Democratic victories in Cleveland. St. Louis Chi cago. Tc.edo, Columbus and a dozen other riaces indicate a vigorous recovery from the paralysis of the past eight vars.
 Note, too. the region of the revival It extends through the middle west. It Is felt in Ohio, Illinois. Michigan Wiscon- sin and Missouri In the remote west. in Montana in Colorado and in Kansas, there have been Republican gains.
 What does that mean? Well. one thing is pretty clear It means that the silver question Is deader than ever. In the far west where silver was a source of strength to the Democracy, the disap- pearance of the issue leaves the party weakened. In the great cities of the mid de west. where it was load to carry the Democracy has risen with new vigor since it has been thrown off.
 In Chicago and St. Louis the extreme Silver Democrats represented by MT. Altgeld. joined the Republicans. and in St. Louis Mir. Bryan himself was indis- erect enough to urge the defeat of the regular Democratic ticket. But the party was strengthened more by it's separation from the principles of this element than 1t was weakened by the loss of it's votes
 This weeks elections have brought to the front a new class of leaders-men who have given thought to the problems of the new century, and who will be able to pro- pose solutions that will commend them selves to the public intelligence Tom L. Johnson. Carter Harrison and Samuel Jones are thoroughly modern men, MT Bryan, able and patriotic as he is is not really modern. He lives in the past He has never been able fully to adapt him. self to the economic and social revolu- tion that has changed the face of the world. A superseded financial theory like free silver appeals to him more than the public ownership of railroads and tele- graphs. postal savings banks or any of the other pressing needs of the twentieth century
 Under it's new leadership the Demo cratic party will turn It's face to the front It will be devoted neither to the coropr- ate schemes of Princeton nor to the finan- cial fads of Nebraska. It will have a modern, progressive, popula programme that will align 1t with the other advanced liberal parties of the world, and enlist the brains and the conscience of the ma tion on it's side.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
A MINISTERS FIRST WEDDING.
Pastor Johnston's Experience in Per
 forming a Dual Ceremony.

From the Baltimore Sun.
 Rev. Hugh Johnston, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, in his clerical capacity, has officiated at a very large number of marriage cere- monies, but perhaps, none. has made so vivid an impression on his mind as the first time he performed the ser vice, many years ago. It was in To- ronto, Canada, he said, soon after his ordination, that Dr. Johnston, very much interested in all the services of the church, was called on to read the marriage service before two couples, the bridegrooms being two young off, cers in the British army. It was a church wedding and when the time came for the ceremony the building was crowded with young people, who were attracted not only by the inter- esting double wedding, but by the fact that this was the first effort of the kind on the part of the young minis ter.
 The bridegrooms looked very dis tinguished in full regimentals, tho brides very shy and pretty in their bridal array, as they stood before the clergyman, the four in line, first the two girls, then the two men.
 The service began and things went on smoothly until the minister, look ing at the man in front of him, asked:
 Wilt thou have this woman to be thy welded wife," etc.
 The man made no reply, but the other groom, separated from his bride, called out boldly, "I will"
 Then why" asked Dr. Johnston, with indignant earnestness, don't you take your place beside herr"
 The bridegrooms instantly changed places and the services went on But when the ring was placed on the finger of the bride came another interrup- tion, for the groom, thinking the time had arrived to comply with the cus- tom of the time and kiss the bride, turned at once to salute her.
 The bride, better versed in the mar riage ceremony, resisted and the young minister was forced to interfere and induce the happy groom to post
The age-herald., 1901-04-11

pone his proof of affection until me end of the service. Prayer immedi- ately followed. but there were signs of merriment that could not be con trolled among the witnesses in the congregation The other couple, per haps profiting by what had gone be- fore, were married quietly and in or dor.
 The service over, the young offlciat- ing clergyman, who through all his difficulties had continued grave and unsmiling, hastily retreated to the vestry, where, behind closed doors. he lay down on the floor and gave way to his mirth.
 Those who know Dr. Johnston's keen sense of humor and appreciation of the ridiculous will understand what a tax. on his sense of decorum was his first officiating at marriage ceremony.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
The Dea.h Rate Among Rich and Poor

From the Medical Record
 The National Provisioner studying the health statistics of New York City, with the view of ascertaining whether the rich or poor sections of this metropolis are the most conducive to good health and long life, takes first young children-that is, basis of comment The figures are for the second quarter of 1900.
 The Twelfth ward uptown, where a fair springling of the very rich of this city have their pied a terre and where their prosperous brethren have their more abiding homes, affords the following sta tistics with regard to the death rate of young children: This ward has popu- lation of 364,412; has only 61.6 people to the acre, but it's death rate for children under 5 years of age was 769. while the plebeian Thirteenth, ward downtown, in the vicinity of Grand, Division and Riv- ington. streets and the East River with a population of 56,S02 people and 5395 to the acre, had a death rate of 10S children under 5 years of age. The relative per- centages are in favor of the slums.
 Other comparisons drawn between dis tricts in which plutocrats live in those in- habited by the so-called lower classes bring to light a similar state of affairs The total deaths of those of all ages in proportion to population is then dealt with, and reveals truths equally as sug- gestive. The Twelfth ward in Harlem shows a total death rate of 22s7 for it's 364,4l2 people, living 61.6 to the acre, while the Thirteenth, down town, with 56,S02 people, living 539.5 to the acre, had a death roll of only 196.
 The above figures give rise to thought It Is probable too, that statistics taken in like manner the civilized world over would yield somewhat corresponding re- suits. No one, of course would even at tempt to argue from such records that 1t is more healthy to live in tenement house swarming with human beings like bees in hive than in an airy. well-ven.i- lated, commodious marble or brown stone structure. The writer in the National Provisioner does not argue thus; indeed, he draws but few deductions. Neverthe- less, he places his finger upon one inn portant point when he says: The poorer classes eating plainer and more nutri- tious foods, seem to prosper constitution ally better than the eater of rich foods, who expects to digest his dinner by suck ing in fresh air in a ride through the parks"
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
At Bennings.

Washington, April 10-With the'-.xcep- ton of two races the .a..s.s al Bennington today were re&ger in size and the con- tests we're not exciting. Two favorites s5on. Jockey T. Burns rode three success full mounts.
 In the handicap steeplechase Lady Dainty, the favorite, won by a length, and Maze, on whom the betting was about the same, finished fourth. There were five starters. Eleven horses contested the fourth race, the money going to brisk at 10 to in the books, Sylvan Dell second a neck in front of Give and Take, third
 Midnight Chimes, the favorfte, finished in the ruck Imperialist, an outsider at 8 to 1, took the fifth by two lengths, Surry the fayorite, coming in second. First Whip and Alsike were backed evenly to win in the last race In an exciting finish First Whip beat his competitor by a neck. Summary:
 First Race-Six and one-half furlongs; Invasion 1o5 CT. Burns), to 10. won; Lofter 1Os (Landry), to and 5 to ?, sec ond; Punctual s1 (Fitzgerald), 50 to l, third. Time: 1:23. Second Race-One-half mue: Rona lVO (Dart), to 2, won; Frivol 101 (Miller). 6 to l and to D. second; Astery 100 O. Slack), 3 to 5, third. Time: 0:50
 Third Race Handicap steeplechase; about two and one-half miles: Lady Daintys142 (Mara), ' to 5, won; Breach of Promise 13S (Dayton), 15 to and to l, second: Trillion 159 (BraziD, to l, third Time: 5:24.
 Fourth Race = Five furlongs; selling: Brisk 1O6 (Dale), 10 to l, won; Sylvan Dell 99 (Dart), 12 to 1 and to l, second; Give and take 102 (Miles), 15 to l, third. Time: 1903.
 Fifth Race-Selling; seven furlongs: Im- perialist 109 CT. Burns), to l. won; Sour " 96 (Wilkerson), even and to 5, sec ond; Prosit 99 (Brennen) 9 to ?, third. Time: 1:3O 3-5. fl
 Sixth Race-Handicap: mile and fifty yards: First Whip 124 CT. Burns), to l, won; Alsike 109 CBrennen), to 1 and 1 to 2, second; Althea 100 CWilkerson), 9 to ?, third. Time: 1:47
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
CHINESE WOMEN SUICIDE.
Horrible Effects of the Occupation by
 the White Soldiers.

From the New Iork world.
 Washington. April s.--A recent report at the State Department tells a dreadful story of wholesale suicide of women in China, When a Chinese matron Is abused by a white man she notifies her own fam fly and that of her husband, at the same time announcing that on certain date she will depart this life.
 No remonstrance Is made, and invaria- ply the woman carries out her plan. IT she did not commit suicide she would be oatracized by her people and compelled to change her mode of life entirely.
 The fate of the unmarried women who are mistreated by the soldiers is only little different. In some cases, 1t Is re- ported, they are Killed by their relatives instead of committing suicide but this Is only a form of self-destruction. as they are entirely passive in the hands of their friends.
 So extensive have been the crimes of the white soldiers that in many villages and small towns women have practically dis appeared.
 It is reported in this State Department document that in many villages it Is diff ficult to find a female person over the age of 10 years and under the age of 50 When the matrons do not announce that they will depart this life'' the sugges- tion to do so comes from the husband, and 1t Is said to be rarely evaded.
 The report gives the further informa- tion that the brutaities of the Russian soldiers in Manchuria are not so terri ble as in other parts of China. It says that the Russians have been exceedingly moderate in asserting their power in the province which they propose to annex, but the same class of soldiers in other parts of the Chinese empire have be- haved with indescrible brutality and fe- rocity Nothing is left undone that will add to the outrages and indignities suf- fered by the Chinese
 The report makes the point clearly that no complaint of the above character was made against soldier of this country.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
GEORGIA WANTS
 ID PAY TEACHERS Gov. Gandler Goes to New York
 for the Money
A LAW SUIT WILL RESULT I
Dispute Has Arisen as to the Disposi. ton of the Public Property Fund. Fight Grew Out of Depot
 Squabble.

Atlanta. Ga, April Ex-Governor Can dler left tonight for New York to borrow s2OO GOO on account of the State to pay the school teachers of Georgia their second months salary on the present year The Governor is permitted to do this under the constitution, but back of 1t all is a controversy between the State officials, which involves the public property fund of slS2,0OO now in the State treasury and the legal right of the officials to use 1t temporarily This matter has to be test ed in the courts for the present or flu ture guidance.
 There is only $9e,ooO in the State treas ury now which is available for paying the teachers. When that Is exhausted, as 1t will soon be, State Treasurer Park will, 1t is said, refuse to honor the Gov ernor's warrants on the ground that he has no funds with which to continue the payments State School Commissioner Glenn will then bring mandamus pro ceedings against the State treasurer seek ing to compell him to make the payments by borrowing temporarily from the pub lie property fund. as has been done here tofore. The case will go from there to the Supreme Court.
 The coming law suit grew out of the fight over the Atlanta depot question In the last Legislature. The public property fund was used last year to pay the teachers and has been so used for several years past. The constitution prescribes that this money can be used only for the purpose of paying off bonds. When the E~ci5is.urA wanted to appropriate this money to build a depot on the State s property in Atlanta. this constitutional provision stood in the way.
 It was at that time the legislators made such a hard fight against the Atlanta depot because they thought if this fund was removed they would have to wait eight or ten months before getting their money.