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The age-herald., 1901-01-27
A MOCKERY IF THE TRUE SPIRIT
 OF THE MEMORY OF BOBBY BURNS

of the flowing bowl and incidently to re- joice fin the spirit of the occasion.
 Rich did not arrive at the celebration un- til after o'clock and when he met Byrum the latter, it is said. proceeded to tell him of his dislike for him. A quarrel en- sued, but mutual friends interfered and clash was prevented About o'clock, how ever. the quarrel was renewed and McKib- bons. who was with Rich tried to quiet the men, who only became more boiStrous. In a few moments the shooting began and when the smoke of battle cleared away Mckibbons was picked up with bullet hole through his body and about one hun dred yaI ds from the scene of the shooting the body of Rich was found cold in death
 Great consternation was caused among the sJS .oers and the celebration was quick ly biI.sef. up.
 Dr. .5. F. Huey was summoned and an examination of Rich's body showed that death had resulted from the severance of the cartoid artery, bullet having entered his body about two inches below the right collar bone. McKibbons was shot in the right breast, the bullet passing clear through the body and lodging in the spinal column.
 Every attention possible was given the injured man, but realizing that he was despt rately wounded he was brought to the city yesterday morning and taken to Copeland and Berry's infirmary in Fourth avenue. report from the infirmary at an early hour. this morning was to the eff feet that he was barely alive.
 Byrum and Mckee are said to have dis appeared immediately after the shooting and have not been arrested.
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bi-centennial of the Prussian monarchy has done much to strengthen the Anglo German alliance, however, brief 1t may be; Capetown in giving up their sports pend- ing the Queens funeral softens the ani- mosities of war
 The solemnity with which the English people look on wha seems to Americans to be queer ceremonies is remarkable. Every Englishman thinks he has a personal share in the affairs. The proclamation at the cross of Edinburgh where Walter Scott from the window of Constables Bookshop saw George ". proclaimed, was no less brilliant than the London pageant. Heralds and pursuivants ascended the battlements and the octagon turret. Around the tall shaft was swathed royal purple. After reading the castle guns saluted and the Scots sang, "God Save the King The ceremony was repeated at the gate of the castle and the Stuarts palace of Holy Rood at the town boundary. The city of Uni- versity professors and the local soldiers were in the procession which took place in a snow storm.
 In the meantime, the government will probably ask Parliament to increase the sovereign's allowance by half million on account of the increasing pecuniary de- mands upon the office. Queen Victoria's allowance was fixed at the beginning of her reign at GOO pounds, partly defrayed by the crown estates.
 new edition of prayer books tomorrow from Her Majesty's printers has been necessitated by the changes of the names of the royalties occurring frequently. If the Duke of York is made Prince of Wales, another edition will be printed. The new form will be used in all the churches to- morrow.
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mocracy, for the first can and ought to subsist as does the church itself, under the most varied political regimes. Christian Democracy also ought to respect the laws of legitimate civil authority. The appellation Christian Democracy" therefore, contains nothing which might offend any one. These divergencles having now been dispelled, Catholics should continue to devote their cares to social questions and the ameliora- tion of the lot of the working classes. The Pope encourages the zeal and action of those Catholics who consecrate themselves to this eminently useful work.
 The encyclical eulogizes the giving of alms which the socialists wrongly re- gard as insulting to the poor almost, on the contrary serve to tighten the ties of social charity It matters little whether this action of Catholics in favor of the working classes is called the social action of Catholics Christian democracy The essential point is that Catholic should act together to preserve the sentiment. Idle, useless questions ought, therefore, never to be brought up to the press or public assemblies. Catholic must act so as not to engage in disputes
 The Pontiff concludes with exhorting Catholics to inspire themselves with these principles and to inculcate them. They must urge the people and workingmen to shun everything invested with a seditious or revolutionary character, respect the rights of others, be respectful to their mas ters and observe sobriety and religious practices. Thus will social peace again become fourishing throughout the world.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27

The true spirit of Bobby Burns songs of peace and goodwill did not find lodge- ment in the hearts of all the attendants at a celebration at Blossburg of the anni- versary of the great Scotch poets birth Friday night and in consequence thereof railroad is dead and J. D. McKibbons, an engineer, is mortally wounded Frank By rum, a miner and Adam Mckee, a young friend and fellow workman are charged with firing the fatal shots.
 The bloody encounter took place about 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning while the celebration was at it's heighth and ap- pears to have been the sequel to an un- friendliness that had existed between the men for some time and which was aggri- vated by an incident that occurred at a dance given in the little town a few days before
 It seems that the men had been on bad terms for some time, and that at the dance given a few days ago a young lady friend of both parties refused to dance with By rum, but accepted the attentions of Rich, which intensified the feeling of Byrum, who charged that the other man had set the girl against him.
 The Burns celebration was held in Cough ler's Hall and was largely attended, so great was the crowd in fact that a bonfire was made on the outside where the men congregated between the dances to partake
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
MRS. NATION IS BEATEN WITH A BROOMSTICK BY
 A SALOON KEEPERS WIFE

where the crowd was not allowed to enter. Here she detailed the story of her experi- ences and what she expected to do in the future. She asked the Associated Press corre spondent how many joints" there were in Topeka. On being informed that there were more than a hundred, she threw up her hands in horror and said the con- dition must not last any longer She said: ? 'I wi go out against these joints tonight if I lad some women to go with me. But l will rest for day or two. Something will be done here yet. You may count on that.
 Mrs. Nation then inquired where she could go to swear out a warrant against the woman who had assaulted her. Police man Luster, who was present, volunteered to take her to the city attorneys office where she could swear out the warrant.
 Mrs. Nation readily consented to accom- pany the officer on his assurance that he would let nothing harm her.
 As Mrs. Nation and the officer stepped out the front door of the Capital building the crowd which had been waiting in the street surged toward her The policeman instant ly drew his pistol and shouted above the uproar: T am here to protect this woman, and will shoot the first man who makes a move toward her. Stand back, you villains"
 The ruffians fell over each other in getting out of the way, and Mrs. Naion proceeded to the office of the assistant attorney, where the warrant was sworn out. The crowd attempted to enter the building, but was cowe1 by the police. Mrs. Nation addressed the mob for a few moments and they gave her attention. She gave a logical eXplana- ton of her action and said she was law abiding citizen whenever she raided a joint" as joint" had no rights.
 Chief of Police Stahl Is an ardent tenn perance worker and he will order his offi- cers to protect Mrs. Nation from mob vio- lence whenever there. Mrs. Nation will de- liver ah address tomorrow night in one of the largest churches of the city.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
.F|L|P|NOS WHO
 ARE INELIGIBLE Commission Passes Act Concern ing Natives Who Are in
 Arms After March

Manila, January 26.-The Philippine com mission has passed the act declaring per- sons in arms against United States authori- ty or aiding and abetting the insurrection- ists after March next ineligible to hold office.
 A bill has also been enacted regulating the hours of labor and leaves of absence of civil service appointees. The measure requires six hours work daily, and pro- vides free transportation for American employees from San Francisco with half salary from the day of authorization.
 General Funston reports that thirty of his men near San Isidro yesterday killed five insurgents Later the same detach- ment engaged thirty insurgents under Tagunton, the notorious leader and as- sassin Tagunton was killed while trying to escape.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
LIEUTENANT ROBSON DISCUSSES
 HAlNG AT J. 5. MILITARY ACADEMY

plyng rigid rules against hazing, but it is thing which cannot be checked without the cooperation of the cadets.
 ''The growth of the custom is more or less national. A youngster goes to West Point with pretty good idea of himself. He has been congratulated upon passing his examinations until he thinks that to be a West Point plebe is to be a great man. Before the strict discipline of the acade- my be employed officially to take the conceit out of him the cadets try to do 1t in their own way"
 During his illness Lieutenant Hobson was a very sick man. His fever ran seven weeks and for thrty-three days his aver age temperature was 103 As he is still on sick leave he does not know what his fu- ture duty will be. The lieutenant sent this morning a message to Admiral Cevera in reply to the latter's cabegram of sympa- thy. The Admirafs message was fol- lows:
 Greatly affected to learn of valiant Hob- son's unhealthy state. Praying God to re- store him to health, and if he dies to re- ceive him in His paradise
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Topeka, Kas., January 26.-Mrs. Carrie Nation caused a great furry among the Joint keepers of Topeka tonight and was roughly handled by a mob. Mrs. No tion arrived in Topeka at $40 o'clock and immediately hunted up a newspaper re- porter with a request that she be shown some of the leading Joints of the city. The newspaper men volunteered to pilot her around. She said she did not wish to begin smashing crusade, but wanted to talk to the '.Jointists.''
 The keepers of the saloons had been ap- prised of her intentions and when she ar- rived at Ed Myers Joint" on Kansas ave- nue she was confronted by the wife of that individual, who rained blow after blow on her head with broomstick while Myers stood by and encouraged the ef- fort By this time a crowd of 10000 peo- pie had gathered among them were nu- merous sympathizers of Mrs. Nation. No body attempted to interfere and soon the ''Jointists'' wife stopped her assault. Mrs. Nation said she was not hurt by her ex- perience in the least.
 What does a broomstick amount to?f she inquired, ito one who has been so much used to rawhfdes, rocks and rotten eggs. That woman should be arrested, though. Where Is an officer?''
 A policeman then appeared the scene for the purpose of protecting Mrs. Nation. He commanded the mob to stand back, and started up the street with Mrs. Nation, all the time followed by hooting, jeering row dies who were sympathizers with the joint keepers.
 She Found Refuge.
 Mrs. Nation at last found refuge in the editorial rooms of the Topeka Capital,
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
TWO CHILDREN ARE
 BURNED ID DEATH Residence in Florida Fired by h. cendiaries-Severa of the
 Family Injured

Lake City, Fla, January 25.-The resi- dence of George Fleming. agent of the Seaboard Air Line at Watertown, was burned this morning at 2 o'clock. MT. Fleming his wife and oldest child, were badly burned and the two younger chill dren burned to death.
 Miss Stella Crawford, sister of Mrs. Fleming was also dangerously burned, and her wounds may prove fatal. It is gen. erally believed that the family had been chloroformed and the house fired by in- cendiaries after robbery had ben com mitted.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
.PREPA PARAT|ONS FOR
 THE PRIZE FIGHT Promoters of JeffrieS-RuhIin Con- test Will Soon Begin the
 Sale of Tickets

Cincinnati, January 26.-Since the grant, ing of permit by Mayor Fleishmann for the contest between Jeffries and Ruhlin at the Saengerfest Hall, February 15, the fight promoters are much encouraged. sarly this morning a force of carpenters began work on the interior of the hall and the con- tractors stated that everything would be in readiness in about ten days.
 Manager D. F. Cook, William A. Brady's representative tonight said that the tickets for the contest would be on sale early Mon- day morning and that they already have orders for over $2OOOO worth and expect to double this by the end of next week.
 Jeffries, who has been training here for the past week, now weighs 223 pounds and says that he is already in fighting condi- ton Ruhlin will arrive here tomorrow and immediately go to his training quarters near CoVington, Ky.
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 New York, January 2e.-(Special. .)-Lieut. Richmond Pearson Hobson who has been i'll at the Presbyterian Hospital with ty- phoid fever since December 10, left there this afternoon. After few days visit with his friend, S.. R. Berton, of No. 46 West 54th street, he will go to his home in Greensboro, Ala, to stay until he has en- tirely recovered his health He was in- vited by Admiral Sampson to complete his convalescence in Boston, but he did not think it best to make the journey. The lieutenant was eager this afternoon for news from the outside world As he has a younger brother at West Point he was interested in the progress of the congress- ional investigation of hazing at the mili- tary academy.
 'I am glad to hear,' he said to a report CT, that sentiment against hazing has been created among the cadets themselves The only way the practice can be stopped is by moral Influence. Colonel Mills and his associates have been most strict in ap-
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
UNITED MINE WORKERS.
DeIeoates Will Demand an Absolute
 Single Standard System.

Indianapolis, Ind, January 26.-The de- mands to be made by the delegates tS sAs sstssnSs convention or the United Mine Workers of America at the joint conference with the delegates in the Interstate Opera tors convention to be held at Columbus, O.. beginning Thursday of next week, were outlined at an executive session held here today. These demands will include, first, an Absolute single standard or run of mine hasis to cover the entire competitive field, composed of Indiana. Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania. To this will be added de- mand for general advance of 10 cents per ten over the present mine rune prices in the different districts.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
Sad Death at Pratt City.

Pratt City, January 6.-(Special)-The many friends of MT. and Mrs. Perry Clap per of Pratt City sympathize very deeply with them on the loss of their little son, Cecil, who died of membranous croup on the 24th instant at a. m. The death of little Cecil was entirely unexpected, and comes as a great shock to his parents. The little boy though only years old, was of a bright and happy disposition and gave promise of great usefulness and intelligence. A dark pail has fallen over happy home, but 1t is hoped that the All Merciful will soon heal the wound that in His wisdom has been caused.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
HORRIBLE DEATH IF
 MISS MiNHEH|IINNNNEEI{ F Young Woman Dies from Burns Received in Bath Room
 at Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, January 26.-(Special)-A ter rible tragedy occurred here about o'clock this afternoon, when Miss Belle Minhinnett was burned to death No one knew any thing of the burning until they heard her had gone only sort time before. Miss Minhinnett when found was almost dead, breathing only few times afterwards A doctor was hastily summoned, but life was extinct when he arrived. The deceased was fearfully burned, and her suffering must have been intense before death relieved her. Miss Minhinnett was about 30 years of age, and had been afflicted all of her life.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
JOSIAH MORRIS BANKING HOUSE
 CLOSES ITS DOORS AT MONTGOMERY
New York Correspondent Refused to Cash Checks and the Failure Followed County and City of Montgomery Are Among
 the Heaviest DepostorS-Much Excitement.

Montgomery, January 26-(Special) )-The Morris & Co. to open it's doors for business this morning has caused quite a fury of excitement in Montgomery business cir cles today
 The bank was one of the oldest private banking establishments in this State, and while this is its second failure within the past seven years it has for several years been considered one of the strongest es- tablishments in the city. Twelve months ago it was understood that the bank car ried more than s1,O0OOOO of deposits, but present will reach near that.fgure as large withdrawals from the bank are reported to have been recently made. However, there are still many heavy deposits with the bank
 Montgomery county has on deposit $144,- 1S4 and the city had $9O,00O It is also stated that the Louisville and Nashville, Central of Georgia and Western of Ala bama railroads were heavy depositors. Many large accounts with individuals were also carried. The failure caused very general surprise in Montgomery no one apparently imagined that the bank was in peril.
 Notice on the Door.
 The first intimation of it's condition came in the following notice posted on the doors this morning at the hour for the bank to open:
 ITO the public: Yesterday some of our checks in New York, for which we had made provision, were temporarily refused by our correspondent, though they were af- forwards paid. This information came to us late after the close of banking hours Since then a number of inquiries made and the apprehension created convinces us that in justice to creditors we ought to suspend payment This condition of affairs has
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
Arid and Semi.Arid Lands.

Washington, January 26.-Representative Newlands of Nevada today supplemented his previous bill for the storage of water on the Humboldt River, in Nevada by introducing in the House a general bill covering all arid and semi-arid lands in States and territories. It provides that all money received from the sale and disD= tFeow sf p1rRsv !nn0 K those States and territories shall be set apart in the treas- ury and shall create a fund to be known as the arid land reclamation fund. Reser- voirs shall be constructed under the direc- ton of the Secretary of the Interior.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
Prominent Turfman Dead.

Nashville, Ten--, January 26.-E. s. Gard ner. Sr, turfman and breeder, died at his home, Avondale near this city tonight Mir Gardner was proprietor of Avondale stud and was widely known throughout the country The mare Ida Pickwich has made Avondale colors famous in the west MT Gardner was 70 years old and a man of laroa wealth
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
Proposition to Botha.

Pretoria, January 26-The burghers peace committee has sent to Louis oBtha, commander-in-chief of the Boer forces, to ascertain if he will receive delegates to discuss the question of peace The Boers have similarly expelled all the British numbering 70, from Petersburg. giving no reason for doing so. The refugees have arrived here.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
New Yorker a Count.

New York, January Backward J. Spar renberg, an Eastside politician, was notl- fled by cable today that he had succeeded to the title of Count von Sparrenberg, through the death of an uncle in Germany. Besides the title Sparrenberg was also left a fortune of $7OO,OOO. Sparrenberg is a re- tired pawn broker and is said to be worth millions.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
NEWSPAPER REPORTS
 SAID TO BE EXAGGERATED

Washington, January 26.-The Secretary of the Interior has received a dispatch from Acting Chairman Bixby of the com mittee to the five civilized trihes, stating that the newspaper reports relative to the Creek uprising are believed by the com mission to be exaggerated. He says that the United States marshal and deputies ex- pect to join at once the troops of cavalry at Henrietta and proceed to council ground, near Sonora Mission. He anticipates an Immediate subsistence of the apparent in surrectionary feeling. He states that re- ports of Creek lawlessness have stimulated discordant elements in the Choctaw nation and some difficulty may be experienced there, curable by the remedy now being applied in the Creek nation.
 Cavalry Troops Awaiting Orders.
 Omaha, Neb., January 26.-Lieutenant
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
CURTIS LAW |S RESPONSIBLE
 FOR PRESENT INDIAN TROUBLE

Dixon, in command of troop A, eighth cavalry sent to the Indian Territory to quiet the Creek Indian disturbance made a second report to headquarters today. He states he found no trouble at Henrietta and has been unable to find any civil officer who needs the assistance of the United States troops in controlling the Indians. He reports that some whites have been warned to leave their claims but that no attention is being paid to the threats. The lieutenant is now waiting for further or dar.
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arisen from inability to make quick real ization of large assets and shrinkage in as- sets. It Is hoped that the assets prudently arranged will pay creditors in full We have not arranged or taken any legal steps concerning this disposition of assets, but await the wishes of our creditors"
 The largest creditors do not seem much alarmed at the condition of the bank Sev- eral of them have expressed the belief to- day that they would receive every dollar of their money.
 It was impossible to learn the amount of the deposits or the banks liabilities. F. M. Billing, who is the head of the bank, declined to make a statement for publica- tion It is reported that one Lowndes County customer had filthy thousand on deposit
 Depositors Had Confidence.
 It will be remembered that the bank suspended in 1894, but the depositors felt such confidence. in it's management that they agreed to wait twelve months for payment and to permit the bank to resume business The doors of the institution were opened and at the time agreed upon every depositor had been paid in full with interest to day of payment. The same confidence expressed In 1894 appears to be felt now and the opinion is generally ex- pressed that all claims will be paid in full It was stated by a close friend of MT Billing today that the immediate cause of the banks suspension was the refusal yes- terday of the New York correspondent to cash certain drafts, information of this action being first received here at o'clock last evening. Montgomery County is se- cured in it's possible loss to the extent of $12o,0O0, the county treasurer having made bond for this amount with a surety com pany. The city treasurer's bond is only for $40,000 and MT. Billing, the bank off, cer, is the principal surety. The Josiah Morris estate, owners of the bank, have large property interests in Birmingham. Dr. B. J. Baldwin. who at time was largely interested in the bank, said today that he knew nothing of the failure.
 E. E. K.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
Japanese Expedition.

Berlin January 26>-A dispatch from Tien Tsin says a Japanese expedition has left Pelin, going in the direction of Shan Shi province with the object of scouting.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
killed in soxina Contest.

Cambridge, Mass, January 26-During friendly boxing match in one of the Har- yard dormitories tonight between young man named Corne of Boston and George Ainsworth, a sophomore, the former re- ceived a knockout which resulted in his death.
The age-herald., 1901-01-27
Another Oil We'll.

Corpus Christi, Tex January 26.-Oil was struck today on John Kennedy's ranch near here at depth of 300 feet The quality has not yet been determined. The well Is valuable find.