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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
BIG STRIKE PROBABLE.
Mechanics Want an Increase In
Wages.
CEy ASSOCIATED Press

(By Associated Press)
PITTSBURG. Pa, Feb. t5.-Unless the
master builders of this city comply with
the demands of the Building Trades
Council q general strike will be declared
which will involve 1T least 10000 work
men
Nearly every mechanic in the city is ex-
pecting an advance of from five TO twenty
per cent The date upon which rIany OF
the scales expire is April 1st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
Duke Weds.
iRy Associated Press.

LONDON. Feb. l6.-The Duke of West
minister and Miss Shelash West were
married at ST. Paurs Church. Knights
bridge. this afternoon. The church was
filled to its capacity with distinguished
people
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
Minister I.on1nis I'LL

(By Associated Press.3
CARACAS, VENEZUELA. February 49,
Francis B. Loomis. the United States Min
lister, is Very ill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
BIG GUN EXPLODED.

One ofthe Thirteen-1nch Guns Aboard
the hearsarge a Wreck.
(By Associated Press}
PENSACOLA. FILA. Feb. ia thirteen
inch gun exploded on the battleship
Kearsarge while the ship was at target
practice off Key West. The gun Itself
and its sunerimposed turrets were badly
damaged. The battieship is at present at
anchor here awaiting orders from Wash
ington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
To sin~ntCentcnar arr.

Madame Evta Kileski.> of Boston. who
gave such delightful song recital at the
Woman's Club last night will sing the
ofrertory at Centenary Methodist Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
Boxers Decap'tatod.
nv A.sociotcd press,

IIy Assoc1utcu 1FtSS.1
Z SHANGHAI. Feb. 16.-Eight alleged
Boxer leaders, after trial by officers Of
Chang Tung. the viceroy have been de-
capitated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
Croker onr OF Politics.
lRr Associated Press

Ilby -ASstbCIdtcu IrcSS.
LONDON. Feb. l6.-1,ltirnate friends of
Mr. Richard Croker openly declare he will
never re-etiter active political life in
America
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
JOSEPH LASITTER

in the history of New York banks deposits
to-day passed the billion dollar mark, ag-
gregating 81 ,329, COS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
TO CuHEA COLD IN ONE Day

take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money IL II fails to-
cure. Fl W. Groves Signature 4 "a each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17

Youngstown's quarrsrnen won n strike
against q cut from 20 cents TO Il l-2 per
hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
LnborNote..

Members Of the Chicago Hodcarr1ers and
Building Laborers Union have been grant
cd IS cen.s an hour.
4 trnt tooacoo Apctnry 10 30 eStao-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17
Beers ESCAPE.

Swan from Island of Cey1on and
Boarded u Vessel.
(By Associated Presso
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 16.-Five Boer
prisoners who escaped from the Island
Of Ceylon have arrived alta Crimean port
on board the Russian steamer to which
they swan while In the harbor Of Colon-=
DO. Among them Is a nephew OF Presi-
dent Steyn and a brother-in-law OF Gene
raj Botha, the Boer commandant-in-chief.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-17

Passed R;llion Mark.
(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-For the drgt time
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
NEW YORK CAMPAIGN.
The Citizens Union Committee Hold
 Big Meeting.

New York, January 2S.-The Citizens Union city committee held a meeting to- night and proclamation for the campaign of 1901 was distributed The signers to the proclamation contain large number of names, among them being three former Mayors, namely, Hewitt Cooper and Ed- son. The proclamation says in part:
 'The Union appreciates the importance of having one ticket in the field upon which all may unite who demand the separation of municipal from state and national poli- tics and a civic administration without spells, favoritism or political tyranny.
 There must be non-partisan citizens ticket on which will appear only the names of men whose character and reputation are such as to assure the public that they will not use their office nor permit them to be used for any partisan purposes
 Tine Union now appeals to all citizens to unite with it heartily in its efforts to accomplish its purpose"
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
FOPElGN ENVOYS.
Meeting of Those Whose Fellow Coun-
 trymen Were Killed.

Pelin, January @.-A meeting of the for eign envoys was held this morning only by those whose fellow-countrymen have been killed in the internal provinces, the object being to decide what punishment should be inflicted upon minor officials. A report will be made to a general meeting of the min- isters to be held probably after the funeral of Queen Victoria. The ministers refuse to state the decisions arrived at, but it is believed that few will be beheaded and cer- tainly not the highest officials.
 Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching have, on their request had Sheng and Chou Flu appointed to assist in the negotiations. Chou Flu is the newly appointed treasurer of Chi Li, and was formerly Chinese minister to Corea-
 The Germans today began building a bar racks for the legation guards.
 Reports from the province of Ho Nan says that tue native Christians there are not molestsd, but that they are boycotted and suffering considerable disress in conse- Quence.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
NELLY SAYS HE
 EARNED HIS MONEY
Does Not Expect Justice in the
 Cuban Courts
READY FOR HIS SENTENCE
Says He is Innocent But Has No Chance to Prove It, But Some Day People Win Know-Ex-
 poets an Early Death.

New-York, January 2S.-The Journal and AdveI tiser contains a long dictated state ment from Charles w. Nicely who has just been taken to Cuba for trial. In the course of this, Nicely describes in detail how after issue of stamps had been made for the Cuban service the surcharged stamps were destroyed For the purpose of conducting the destruction Director General Rathbone appointed a commission, he says, composed of himself (Neely), Auditor Reeves of the registry division, and Marfield, an Ohioan.
 It has been alleged that Nicely stole many thousand dollars worth of stamps by burning in their places packages of waste paper. In reference to this charge Nicely says about these stamps: "The man who says they were not destroyed, or who says that I said the packages contained only brown paper. tells a damnabe lie. Save for one or two packages, they were in their original form, the seals of the de- partment unbroken, and if they contained only brown paper the fraud was committed in Washington before the stamps were shipped to Cuba"
 Further on he says: Had been desirous of stealing from the government, why did 1 not steal when there was chance for me to steal something worth see while? I had plenty of opportunities to do so. On one occasion l could have pocketed over a mil lion dollars.
 "On one of my trips to the States, made on official business, 1 brought with me on the transport over $9o0,00 I had at the same time in my pockets certificates of de- posts made out in my name and individual capacity on the Seventh National Bank, the government depository for postoffic.. funds, for over $300, 000 This made over S,2O0,0O0 that was as completely in my pos session as though it were my own."
 Nicely made his statement in the follow ing words
 The wild stories of extravagant specula- tion on my part in Cuba are all the purest fiction.
 That I made money while in Cuba I have never denied but l made 1t legtimately, and it was the product of private funds which 1 took to Cuba with me.
 My innocence can be proved, but never expect to be able to prove it. The oppor- tunity will not be given me- and I am pre- pared to be sacrificed and to receive a sen- tence of from eight to ten years. All idea of obtaining justice has left me, and I have no thought now than that my fate may be decreed as quickly possible. l cannot stand the Strain and when 1 go to a Cuban prison it will be with the Knowledge that have only a few months more to live, for no American can stand confinement in those tropical provinces But sooner or later l expect the facts in this case to be made public and subStantiated and when that day comes the public will confess that it prejudged me, and that instead of being guilty, I was innocent of the crimes laid at my door,"
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Snow Storms in Germany.

Berln, January 2S.-Hurricane-like snow storms prevail in many parts of Germany, and during the last twenty-four hours con- siderable damage has been done. The weather is particularly violent on the east Frisian coast, where the city of Leer and the neighboring districts were struck by a tidal wave. Dispatches from Bremen say that a strong northwest wind is driving the water into the Weser until it nearly reaches the edges of the dikes. A freight train near Dresden was partly hurled from an elevated track on the line from Pots- chapel to Wisdruff, and five cars were badly wrecked.
 Telegraphic communication from England is badly interrupted, cablegrams arriving many hours late.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29

day of general mourning. All the banks will be closed and business suspended. The ar- engagements for the funeral have been only partially determined. Almost everything thus far is provisional and subject to the approval of the King, who will come to Lon- don tomorrow to look over what has been proposed to give his decision.
 By order of the King, the officers of works desire that all draperfes displayed by citizens shall be purple The procession from St, Georges Chapel Royal at Wind- Sor to Frogmore has been abandoned and the coffin will remain in the chapel until the day of interment, which will probably be Monday.
 Emperor William has commanded Count von Wadel master of horse, to bring six of His Majesty's chargers from Berlin and the Kaiser, the Crown Prince and other Germans in official attendance at the flu. neral will ride in the procession. The gun carriages to be used at Cowes and Wind sor and in London will be painted the color of khaki and fitted with rubber tires.
 King Edward has commanded MT. A. Forestier, the well-known artist of Black and White, to draw the lying in state for him.
 The King and Queen with the Kaiser will Chapel, Windsor, Sunday.
 The funeral procession will leave Osborne House Friday at D. m. The route to the pier will be lined with troops and the royal personages will follow the coffin on foot
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
EMPEROR WILLIAM DIsPLEAsED
He Wanted the Reichstag to Adjourn
 Out of Respect.

Berlin, January 2S.-In spite of the denials given to the statement that Emperor Will liam expressed displeasure at the failure of the Reichstag to adjourn as a tribute of respect to the late Queen Victoria, many members of the Reichstag accept the re- port as genuine. It appears that the de- cision of the Reichstag was dictated by German and British precedents. The Reich stag did not adjourn upon the death of Alexander of Russia, who was a nephew of Emperor William I and had always been distinguished by particularly friendly sentiments towards Germany. More than this, the British Parliament did not ad- journ upon the death of Emperor William l, consideration which had It's influence with the present Reichstag. It is pointed out that the appearance of Count von Bue- low in the Reichstag to make formal an- nounoement of the death of foreign mon- arch and to offer an eulogy was an unpre- cedented mark of respect, and speaking generally, the members of the Reichstag feel that they did all the situation called for.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
PERSONAL.

Ed c. Ullman of Natchez Miss, arrived in the city yesterday to be present at the marriage of his sister, Miss Leah Ullman, to Rabbi M. Newfeld, which takes place tonight
 Among the arrivals at the Metropolitan Hotel yesterday were: J. J. Johnston, Shef- fleld A. J. Faber, Cleveland; M. Weis, Now Orleans; J. T. Coles, Jr., New York; s. M. Scheil, Mt. Sterling, Ky; F. N. Scheil, Mt. Sterling, Ky; R. l.. Blanton, Double Springs; F. l.. Hunt, Chattanooga; W. T. Kent and wife, Montgomery; w. G. Suel- Ter, New York; James B. Hunter, Union Springs; c. c. Copeland, Nawboo; R. c. Middleton, city; J. o. Jeffries, Cincinnati; J. c. Seymour, Atlanta; W. T. Reid Rus sellville; R. E, Watson, Atlanta; George P. Howard, Atlanta; G. H. Myrick, Gads- den; w. T. Cannellye and wife, Selma; R. B. Zuber, Iranton; B. Porter, Atlanta; H. L. Ison, Centre; w. A. Jordan, Alabama; T. H. McVawn, w. s. Wilson. Russellville; s. Rosenhiem, J. D. Chamber, New York; William F. Feagin, Albertville; A. G. Levy, Sylacauga; c. Tate, Pensacola; George and wife, New Orleans; James Black, Ros- COG. Pa.; Charles Catteil, Staunton, Va; James McAuslin, city; A. B. Holdt, At 1anta; Pete Dotsheimer. Cincinnati; T. J. Riley, Jr., Philadelphia; Charles Wlrtz- burger, Cincinnati; H. Robbin, Bessemer; 1; A. Koch, St. Louis; R. B. Naley, South ern Railway; W. T. Chambers, Sheffield i; A. E. Jones' Cincinnati; H. Yancey, Rome; w. Clark, Anniston; A. Uhlefelder w. H. LaPrade, Montgomery; T. o. Harrison, oity; Felix P. Leppman. New York; s. &. Wyly, Tampa, Fla; 0. c. Fisher, Gin cinnati; J. M. Jacobs, city; Dick Hundley. Mexico.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
FELL 75 FEET.
Man Met Instant Death While Painting
 Smoke Stack.

Athens, January 8,-(Special.)-A dis dressing accident at the cotton mills in this place this morning cost Sam Richardson, painter, his life. He was given the job of painting the tall smoke stack to the mills, and was instructed by the engineer how to tie the rope so as to insure his safety.
 While engaged at his dangerous task, but thinking that he knew a better way, fol- lowed his own directions, and when the rope was ready he ordered the helpers to draw him to the top of the stack, seventy five feet, to begin his work.
 He was told by the helpers that it was dangerous, and that he would get killed if he attempted to do as he was doing but he insisted. and they hoisted him to the top and with the first stroke of the brush the rope parted and he fell to the ground, breaking his neck, producing instant death.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at our office until o'clock p. m., February 20, 1901, for the erection and completion of bank building for the Birmingham Trust and Savings Company, building to be com- pleted on or before September 1, 1901. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check for $5O0. conditioned that if the bidder is awarded the contract will enter into a final contract and bond for the execution of the work, according to plans and speci- fications, within ten days after the con- tract ia awarded. The right to reject any or all bids is expressly reserved.
 CHAS. WHEELOCK & SON.
 Architects. By order Board of Directors 1-25-20t
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
MEXICAN LEAGUE.
New Circuit Arranged in Accordance
 With Comittee's Report.

Chicago, January 2S-The meeting of the magnates of the American League opened this evening. With the exception of short recess it continued until nearly midnight A new circuit was arranged in accordance with the report of the circuit committee. Baltimore Philadelphia and Boston were admitted and Indianapolis, Buffalo and Min neapolis were dropped, Manninss Kansas City franchise having been transferred to Washington at previous meeting. lowsi Baltimore. to the corpofatica of which Sidney Franks is president; PhlladelpAis, to Cornelius Mack; Boston, to Charles VI Somers.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
PRATT CITY.
Many Items of Nc;ys from the Prosper
 ous Mining City.

Pratt City, January 2S.-(Special) = The place tonight. J. H. Pasco, policeman No 4, will be tried for drunkenness while on duty. MT. Pasco has been suspended be- fore for the same offense.
 The tower for placing the bell recently purchased for the volunteer fire depart ment was commenced today. It will be built the engine room of the water works.
 John G. Bradley, superintendent of the Electric Light Company of Birmingham was in Pratt City today, and it is thought the question of lighting the city by cleo tricity will be agitated.
 The remains of Dr. w. M Bloodworth, who died here yesterday at the home of his son-in-law, were shipped to his home at Alexander City, Ala, for interment.
 Messrs. Duncan and Kirkland, who have been the guests of James Duncan, left for their home in Pickens County today.
 Herbert Going leaves tomorrow for a ten days visit to relatives in Pickens.
 No definite steps have yet been taken in regard to the building of a new church by the Methodist congregation, but the ques- tion is still being discussed
 Miss Maggie Foley is improving after a dangerous illness.
 The child labor and compulsory education bills are being circulated and freely signed by all classes of citizens here.
 Miss Mary G. Hughes of Pratt City was the guest of Miss Eubank on Saturday.
 Edward Donaldson has returned from a weeks hunt at Belle Ellen.
 Will Robinson has returned to work after a weeks struggle with the grip.
 A. G. Lush and Ash Grain are erecting fine houses on Dewey avenue, Wylam.
 Miss Alice Burnell was at home to her frieuds on Saturday evening. The occasion was Miss Burnelrs birthday, and many friends wished her happiness and long life.
 Miss A. Dodds entertained few friends in a delightful manner on Saturday even- ing at her home in Wylam. Y.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
LORD SALISBURY.
No Foundation for Rumor That He Will
 Resign.

London, January 2S.-There is not the slightest foundation, the Associated Press is officially informed for the statement that Lord Salisbury will resign. Furthermore, it is officially set forth that the premier s absence from Osborne at the time of the death of Queen Victoria was due to the urgent request of King Edward, who feared Lord Salisbury's health might be impaired by the trying journey, as sea trips particularly go hard with the premier. Besides, it was bitterly cold at Cowes The most cordial relations prevail between King Edward and Lord Salisbury.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
United Mine Workers.

Indianapolis, January 2s-Before the adoption of the wage scale submitted at the convention of the United Mine Workers of America today, clause was added de- manding that the price for mining coal in the block district of Indiana shall be ad- vanced 15 cents per ton. M. Dougherty Joseph Pope and John Oakley were chosen as members of the credentials committee and John ], Mossop M. N9Taggert aud Joseph ope form the new auditing commit. tee. The net convention will be held in rn- dianapolis.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
PRODUCE MARKET.
Yesterday Was Fairly Active-Demand
 Continues Good.

The wholesale produce market was fairly active yesterday. Eggs declined a cent from Saturdays quotation, bringing only 1Sc. The receipts of country eggs yester- day were quite large and there may be a further decline today.
 There is a good demand for poultry, and some fine heavy weight hens brought as high as SS cents. Irish potatoes are quick sellers at 75c. Sweet potatoes are steady, but the prices are a shade lower than last week.
 Northern cabbage is in light supply. The price is 11sc per pound. Mobile caggabe is selling readily at s2.25 per crate.
 Onions are steady at 24c per pound.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT.
Negro is Held in Montgomery on &c.,
 rious Charge.

Montgomery January 2S.-(Special.)- Lucius Malone, a negro was arrested and placed in the county jail here today, charged with an assault upon Mrs. J. A. O'Leary Saturday night. Mrs O'Leary was in her small store at West End and was in the act of selling the negro piece of meat when the negro struck her terrific blow across the head with an axe handle. Mrs. O'Leary will recover
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Neeley Will Get Fair Trial.

Havana, January 2S.-Mr. Horatio Ru- bens, one of the special counsel for the government in the postoffice fraud eases, says that c. F. w. Nicely, the alleged em- bezzler, will be given fair trial and every opportunity to establish his innocence. The trial will be in public and before a jury composed of seven judges.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Cuban Constitution.

Havana, January 28.-Articles IA and 22 inclusive of the third section of the Cuban constitution submitted to the convention by the central committee were adopted. An article providing all the degrees for the ex- ercise of public professions was added, as was also an article providing against pro- hbiting, under any conditions, that Cubans land in Cuba or be deported.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Cotton Receipts.

Birmingham's cotton receipts were light yesterday and prices were unchanged from last week-9Ac for good middling and Sc for middling, the jump in January futures having no effect on the local market
The age-herald., 1901-01-29

Sealed bids will be received until Mon day. February 20, at 12 o'clock noon, for the erection of Lakeview School building, for the city of Birmingham. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals presented. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office.
 CHAS. WHEELOCK & SON.
 Architects. By order Board of Education. 1-2z-&t
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Piles Cured Without the Knife.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudng Piles. Your druggist will refund your mon- ey if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you. 5U cents.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Cannot Come.

A telegram was received last night from Rev M. Sanford of Memphis announcing that he would be unable to attend the New field-Ullman wedding on account of a death in his congregation.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
SATURDAY. IS MOURNING DAY.
King Edward Sets That Day and Busi.
 ness Will Suspend.

London, January 2S.-It was officially an- nounced late this evening that King Edward had ordered Saturday to be observed as @
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
KILLED HIS FATHER.
Man Shot by His Son for Whipping
 His Wife.

Anderson, Tex, January 2S.-Robert Jones, aged 19 today shot and killed his father Constable R. H. Jones, at Courtney, near here. Jones, 1t is alleged, was beating his wife with whip when the boy shot him.
The age-herald., 1901-01-29
Notice to Contractors.

By order Board of Directors.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
}Real Estate transfers.
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FURNISHED by the Abstract Title,
Guarantee and Trust Co., 22l $. Main
ST.
A. j. Ashonell to Joseph Cook, 100
feet Bank St, %liO0.
Tim O'Toole to Andrew Rudy, 80
feet First St, Barberton, $500.
The Barberton Land and Improve
ment company to Albert Hines, SO feet
Seventh ST.. Rarberton, $500.
Catherine Baker TO \. A. Moore, 100
feet Moore St., and 30 feet Melvin St.,
Barberton. $1,000.
Adam Gassmann to \. A, Moore,
80 feet Rose St, Barberton, $500.
Lillian r. Ghilda to Ellsworth James
Eblen, 10 feet Schell ave, 5000,
Thomas II. Evans to Charles r..
Nanness, 32S5 feet Wunderlch ave,
Barherton. S3UO
jacob j. Row 10 George Helmst en-
10 acres Franklin ,un usnlp, 5000.
Alfred Wade to Jane Wade, 100 feet
East Marker ST., 81.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
TWO HUNDRED CARS
Can be Handled In New Railroad Yards---PIan
For Improvement In South Akron.

There will he room for 261 cars in
the new yards of the G. A. & C. at
South Akron.
A reporter for the Democrat was
allowed to look over the plans and pro.
files of the proposed yard at the Of
flee of the company Saturday.
The first switch will begin 80 feet
south of Main st. There are numerous
tracks branching off of this. Not far
from Main ST., the round house VIII
be located. Near this building a turn
table will be constructed. The plans
also make provisions for quarters for
the wreck train. A large coal bin