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The sun., 1901-03-18
Million Dollar Contract In Disput

NffffUH DUffar CUHtrHct III DIspute.
New York, March 1I.-John Coyne, a
taxpayer of Yonkers. has made COM
plant and summons served on Mayor
Sutherland of that place to set aside
the S1,000,000 ten year contract made
by the common council with the Yon-
kers Gaslight company last July. This
contract was awarded over the mayors
veto, and the mayor declined to execute
the contract or sign it.
The sun., 1901-03-18
Delayed Travel.

Some guy wires at Lancaster avenue
ard Union street broke at 8 Is o'clock
last evening. and let down the trolley
wire. Travel was delayed for about half
an hour
The sun., 1901-03-18
Foot badly Mashed.

Peter Vilantcric, an italian. had one
IF his feet badly mashed while working
N the T., w. & b. railroad yesterday
afternoon He was removed to the Del
lware Hospital.
The sun., 1901-03-18
Torpedo pont To- BE I.auncbed soon

Washington, March 1.-THE Colum-
bian Iron works of Baltimore has noti-
fled the navy department that the tor
pedo boat Tingey, built by that compa-
ny, will be launched on Monday, the
25th inst.
The sun., 1901-03-18
Chinamen Cross on ,hc lee

Ogdensburg, n. ", March 17.-Four
Cinnamon have been arrested at Nor
ristown. They walked across the river
on the ice from Canada and eluded the
government officers who had been
warned and We're watching for them.
The sun., 1901-03-18
Two Boys Arrested.i

Park Guard James Black yesterday ar
rested Earl Lane and Willard Williams,
two boys, for disorderly conduct in the
park.
The sun., 1901-03-18
Co. A Wins Again.

Compa ny A basket ball team defeated
the strong Kenilworth team of Philadel-
phia, at the Armory Saturday night b,
the score of 81 to Is. The line up ant
score was as follows:
The sun., 1901-03-18
KenilWorth,

Goals from field, Smith 9, OgIe
Doyle 2, McKav |, s. Patterson ., De
we're !, Myers 2 Verdon l. Goals frcn
fouls, Mckay 3, Devere 8. Referee, S
Saunders. Timer, F Hills. Scor r, f
Tidmarsh. On Saturday next Co pan,
A will play the Frankford A. A., O.
Philadelphia, at the Armory.
The sun., 1901-03-18
HARRISON IS At REST.
Ex-President's Funeral Service Sim.
pie, but Impressive.
THOUSANDS AT CEREMONY.
Ex-secretnry of the Navy Tracy
Pays Tribute to the Late General.
ThrOngs of Visitors Overcrowd
Transportation Facilities.

indianapolis, March 17.-yThe body of
eN-President Harrison was laid at rest
II Crown Hill cemetery after simple
out impressive ceremonies. Thousands
.H men. women and children followed
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
EMANCIPATION DAY
Celebrated With Unusual Enthusiasm
 in South Carolina.

Charleston, s. C., January 1.-Emancpa- tion Day was celebrated with more than the usual enthusiasm in Beaufort, this State, today. There was a street parade of colored veterans and coored militia and reading of President Lincoln's proclamation at the school house. General Robert Smals described the first emancipation celebration in Beaufort in 1863, and read congratula- tory telegram from Gen. Rufus Saxton, who had been present on that occasion.
 The main feature of the day was the ad- dress of ex-Congressmen Miller (colored). now president of the South Carolina State Colored College. He preached good will be- tween white and black; said that when all the circumstances are considered it is a matter for congratulation that the white people are doing much for the education and uplifting of the negroes. He opposed any resolution of Congressional representa- tion claiming that 1t would indirectly be a blow to the colored man, who will eventu- ally come to his own. He cited the alleged persecution of negroes by Governor Tanner of Illinois, and said that neither the North nor the Republican party wanted the ne-
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
THE B|G BICYCLE
 RACE IN BOSTON
WaIthour in the Lead at Close of the Second
 Day

Boston, Mass, January 1.-The second afternoons riding in the big bicycle race closed at 6:15 o'clock with Kaser, the Ger man, in the lead at 311 miles and five laps Accidents were few. Gougoltz's slump was a surprise to every one, while McLean's pluck with a severely injured shoulder brought him great praise. Gougostz, whose knees bothered him, dismounted at 2:07 to get a rub down and lost F laps. A number of times later he sprinted to knd back the lost ground closely followed by Dowrey, but the pace would gain half a length on the bunch and then be caught again The only excitement was the tumble of Me- Eachern, Mclean, Babcock and Fred ericks at 2:3O. McEachern struck on a chair injuring himself of the abdomen, but returned to the track at 3:25 and did good work during the remained of the time Mclean, Fredericks and Babcock were on- ly off the track few minutes.
 During the afternoon Ryser and Acou- them being able to continue.
 The last hour was drawing to close when series of sprints kept the crowd in great excitement.
 The riders challenged one another re-
 
 The 300-mile mark was passed in If hours 25 minutes and AS 2-5 seconds.
 The final sprint was extremely hot one and Kaser won out He was pushed by Me- Eachren, Mclean, Walthour and Stinson.a The riders got on the track for the six teenth hour at 7:15 tonight. Physicians ex- amined GougoHz and found that he had sustained a slight fractr-e of the kneepan The score at the end of the nineteenth hour, 10:15 p. m. was as follows: Downey dn the lead; McEachern, Stinson, Mclean Kaser, Fischer, Walthour. each SS2.4; Bab- cock 3S1.7; Muller 372.2; Gougoltz 3001 (not riding); F,redericks 2S9.2 (not riding): Fyser 22S.3 (not riding); Acoutrier 1853 (not rid- in9)
 The score at the end of the twentiesA hour and the close of the second day fol- lows: - Malthour in the dead; Walthour 390.5; Kaser 3y0.6; McEachreH s9o-e,- Sttnson SOC; Mclean 3S0.6; Downey 390.6: Fischer 3996: Babcocl< 3901 Muller 3S94 Gougoltz s001; Fredericks 2s9.2; Ryser 22S.3; Acourtier 1853.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
NOTABLE EVENT.
Debut of Senator Hanna's Daughter in
 Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., January 1.-The debut of Miss Ruth Hanna, the young daughter of Senator Hanna, took place tonight in the Chamber of Commerce, which was engaged for the occasion because of the distance of the Hanna home from the center of the city. The guests included all the leading society people of Cleveland One thousand and five hundred invitations were issued. The debutante received in bower of / palms She was attended by her father, her mother. her sister, Miss Mabel Han and her grandmother, Mrs. D. F. Rhodes.
 The Senator and his family will go to Washington this week. They will make their home in the old Don Cameron resi- dence and expect to entertain much during the winter.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
f-@- LAUNCHED WITH GREAT CEREMONIES First Governor of Australian Col onies Sworn In QUEEN SENDS GREE TlNGS The Occasion Marked by Scenes of Pa eeantry Never Before Witnessed in the Antipodes-A New Brit
 ish Commonwealth.
QUEEN SENDS GREETINGS

Sydney, New South Wales, January L. The Earl of Hopetown was today sworn in as the first Governor of the federation of Australian colonies amid scenes of page antry such as never before had been at- tempted in the antipodes. Scores of thou sands of people participate in the demon tration
 The rejoicing of the commonwealth was intensified by a message which Queen Vic toria sent through MT. Chamberlain as fol- aows
 "The Queen commands me to express through you to the people of Australia, her majesty's heartfelt interest in the in- auguration of the commonwealth and her earnest wish that under Divine Providence it may assure increased prosperity, and well being to her loyal and beloved subjects in Australia"
 When the procession moved the Governor took up position at the rear As he passed, the band played the national anthem, in which the crowds joined.
 Shortly after noon the procession entered the park, into which the public followed. swelling the multitude that already assem- bled on the hiAs, which formed vast am- phitheatre overlooking the pavilion which had been erected for the occasion. A mag nificent sight was presented by the teeming humanity on the surrounding eminences.
 The Governors arrival at the pavilion was announced by artillery salutes and the pealing of bells. The Chief Justices and Cabinet officers were awaiting him and as soon as the Earl of Hopetoun took up his position a choir of a thousand voices sang 70, God, Our Help In Ages Past"
 After his commission had been read the Earl of Hopetoun took the oath of office and signed it at a table presented by the Queen. The signature and swearing in of the first Federal ministers followed.
 The Earl of Hopetoun read the Queens message given above, which evoked pro- longed cheering This was followed by second message as follows:
 Her Majestys government sends cordial greeting to the commonwealth of Austral- ia. They welcome her to her place among the nations united under Her Majesty's sovereignty and confidently anticipate for the CIV federatio a future of eyer-increas- ing prosperity and influence. They recog- nized long-desired consummation of the hopes of patriotic Australians further step in the direction of permaneney of the British empire, and they are satisfied with other powers and responsibilities hence forth secured to Australia will give fresh opportunity for a display of that generous loyalty and devotion to the throne of the empire which has characterized the tion in the past of its several States"
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
A. AN END.
Sugar and Coffee War Between Ar
 buckle and Havemeyer Interests.

Toledo, O., January 1.-The Times to- morrow will say:
 Reports are current that the coffee and sugar war, which has waged so long and bitterly between the Arbuckle and Have meyer interests is nearing an adjustment satisfactory to all parties.
 For four years the Wolson Spice Com pany has not made advance in the price of roasted coffee It is now under stood that tomorrow the Wolson people will order an advance of one-half cent per pound on their roasted product.
 Word also comes through private sources that B. H. Howell & Go. of New York. one of the largest concerns of it's kind in the country, will tomorrow advance granulated sugar five points, bringing it up to that now quoted by the American Sugar Refining Company. or, in other words, the Havemeyer inte11zts."
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
M ExICO.
New Year Celebrated in the True Re-
 ligious Spirit.

Mexico City, January Midnight mass was held last night in all the great churches , of this capital and throughout the country according to instructions from Rome, and the services were solemn and impressive. The new city government took the oath of office today at the city hall, which is the oldest municipal edifice on the American continent. The City Council is also the old est municipal body, having begun its ses- sion in 1524. Mayor Landa was reinaugu- rated. His admins tration has been both popular and efficient
 The Jockey Club gave ball in it's pa- latial house tonight in honor of Mime. Diaz wife of the President of the Republic. It was attended by Mexico's aristocraey.
 Congratulations have been inorder dur ing the entire week on the reelection of President Diaz from all classes.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
COMPROMISE EFFECTED
With Bondsmen of Tax Receiver Me-
 Culough.

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 Altoona, Pa, January Ion the con- fessed dedication of between s30,0oO and s4O.OOO the County Commissioners have agreed to accept s25,OOo from Tax Receiver James H. McCulloughs bondsmen and call his accounts square. He owes s25,oOo on his 1898 duplicates and s5O,00O on his 1899 duplicates. These amounts include the sum total of his peculations. The compro- mise was effected yesterday after several conferences had been held by the bonds men, commissioners and attorneys. The bondsmen are to pay $12,5OO for 1898 and the same amount for 1899, the commissioners claiming McCullough's duplicates are square up to and including 1897.
 Although Mccullough is still missing, he is not likely to escape punishment as one of the bondsmen proposes to offer a reward for his apprehension.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
SAGE OF NININGER
 HAS PASSED AWAY IgnatiuS 0onnelIy Died at 12;3O O'clock This Morning THE END CAME SUDDENLY Taken III at the Home of His Father-in- Law and Sank Rapidly-An
 EventfuI career-Sketch
 of His Life.
THE END CAME SUDDENLY

Minneapolis, Minn., January 2-Ignatius Donnelly, politician, author, sage, aged TO- died at 12:30 this morning. He was taken suddenly i'll last night while visiting at the home of his father-in-law, Barton Hanson From the first MT. Donnelly sank rapidly and soon was unconscious. Dr. Murphy was summoned and when he arrived the sick man was still unconscious. The doctor pro- nounced 1t heart failure, and stated that there was little chance of the patients re- ccvery. Later MT. Donnelly passed away, surrounded by number of his relatives From the first they had understood that he could not live, as he was well advanced in years, being nearly 70 years of age.
 He died at 12:30 this morning without re- gaining consciousness.
 Sketch of His Life.
 Ignatius Donnelly, known as "The Sage or Nininger," has been conspicuous in the political and literary field for many years. Mr. Donnelly came to Minnesota thirty five years ago, and since that time had been member of both houses of the State Legislature and represented his district in Congress.
 During his many years in the State Legs- lature he was a power. He was an able orator, always had an answer ready and rarely failed to turn the laugh upon his opponent.
 He had pronounced ideas, and during his political career had been member of near ly every political party known in the State. MT. Donnelly was an able and deep thinker, and he was a thorough Shake spearean scholar. His many efforts in the literary line have been we'll received and he is famous for his writings all over the country
 For the last few years he had been bit terly opposed to the policy of the Demo- cratic party and at the last general elec- tfon he was candidate for vice-presldent Of the Middle-of-the-Road Populist tfcke.
 He was active during the campaign and spoke in Minneapolis and other cities of the State a number of times.
 MT. Donnely married about three years ago Miss Hanson, a daughter of Barton Hanson of this city.
 Since his utilization with the Middle-of- the-Road party he had earnestly espoused its principles. He was bitter towards trusts and combinations of all kinds and was an ardent supporter of the political code in economies and social questions as set forth in what is known as the "Omaha platform"
 MT. Donnelly was famous for his pro- mitigation of an alleged cyprogram in the works Of Shakespeare, by which he sought to prove that Francis Bacon wrote these words.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
PoNTlFICAL HIGH MASS
Was Beautifully Celebrated at St. Der
 nard's College, cuIIman.

The good fathers and brothers of St. Ber- nard's College, Cullman, which is conduct ed in connection with the monastery there, had a great celebration of Ele dawn of the new century.
 On New Years Eve at 80 o'clock the monks, students and all others in the col lege community were awakened by the fir ing of twelve shots, reminding them that at the twelfth hour they will Eave outlived the nineteenth century.
 At F o'clock sharp, midnight, peals of all the bells and the entrance of the Rt Rev Abbot escorted by a long line of altar boys, deacons of honor and Presbyter as- sistant, to celebrate the pontificial high mass that was to inaugurate the new cen- tury.
 Introductory march, 'Holy Night" was rendered by St. Bernard's orchestra
 Solemn pontificiai high mass, at the close of which the Grand Te Deum was sung by the choir and the Rev. Fathers at the altar alternately.
 Missa Sancta Cecilia, in G, by Adolph Kahn, was sung by the choir.
 The ceiebrant of the mass was Rt Rev. Father Abbot, O. S. B.; Presbyter Assistant very Re'' rdtner AmoroSe, U. ,. B., dea- cons of honor. Father Charles, O. S. B.; Father Edmund, O. s. B.; deacon of mass, Rev Father Boniface, o. S. B.; sub-deacon of mass, Father Vincent, O. s. B.
 Masters of ceremonies, Father Raphael, O. s. B.; Father Gregory, O. s. B.
 At 8 a. m Rev. P. Boniface, 0. S. B., celebrated solemn high mass. At the prop CT time he preached a fitting sermon on the Dawn of the Twentieth century
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Lookout for the Locomotive"

Chicago, January Mrs. John Powell of Chicago Heights was killed instantly and her husband fatally injured by being struck by Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger train wf444e-drixing -across the tracks today near Crete. Where the acci- dent occurred there is a sharp curve in the road.
 The horse which Mir. Powell was driving baked on the tracks and the engine crashed into the buggy.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
JoyfuIly Received.

St. Petersburg, January 1.-The news that China has acceded to the demand of the powers is received joyfully in all circles, of- fic:al and unofficial here. The press, which had steadily prothesied that there would be no peace, has thus far made no men, ton of the news, but will probably find its tongue tomorrow
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Famine in Russia.

St. Petersburg, January IA dispatch received here today from Vladivostock re- ports that famine threatens the Amur and Mar1tive provinces. The crops there are bad and the railways, being almost wholly engaged for war purposes, cannot be used for the transportation of food to the inhab- itants In addition the prohibition of foreign coastwise trade elas prevented importation into the threatened provinces. The situation is deplorable and becoming, worse
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
A Deal With Indians.

Ardmore, I. T., January 1.-Governor Johnson of the Chickasaw nation issued a call for a special session of the Chickasaw Legislature to meet tomorrow at Tishomin- go for the purpose of appointing a commis- sion to meet with the Dawes commission and negotiate treaty, to close citizenship rolls and other matters necessary to be ar ranged in view of the approaching allot- ments of lands of the Chickasaw and Choc- taW Indians.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Settlement Probable.

Pittsburg, Pa., January IA settlement is probable in the strike which the struct- ural steel workers, Local Union No. 3, of the Pittsburg district began today for a wage rate of 8 1-3 cents an hour and a nine-hour day. A committee from the To- cal union left tonight for New York on invitation of Percival Roberts, president of the American Bridge Company, for a conference,
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
L. A. CAMPBELL
Succeeds Lapier in the Internal Rev
 enue Servnce.

Huntsville, January 1.-(Special.)-L. A. Campbell, a prominent planter of Court land, has been appointed Deputy United States revenue collector to fill the vacancy caused by the tragic death of John F. La nier Collector Bingham made the ap- pointment.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02

gro; that nothing in favor of full suffrage rights for the negro could be found in Presi' dent McKinley's message, and that perhapi the only leading Republicans now standing up for the race were Chandler, Mason, Al lison, Tom Reed and Harrison.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Killed by a Burglar.

Pueblo, Col, January 1-Walter c. Cas- ley, a druggist, was shot through the head and instantly killed in his store this morn ing by burglar. The body was found by q eHl-in the -emp!oye of Casley when he entered the store at 6:20 a. m. The cash reg ister had been rified and every pocket in the murdered mans clothes had been turned inside out. The murderer escaped.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Cabinet Crisis in Spain.

Madrd, Janury lit Is said that the resignation of Rear Admiral Ramos min ister of marine. is imminent, owing to the recenc rejection by the chamber of depu- ties of the governmet's scheme for increas- ing the navy.
 The crisis is becoming general, but no of- ficial announcement will be made before tomorrow when the cabinet will meet
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
SeekinQ funds.

New York, January 1.-The Rev. A. II. Strong, president of the Rochester Theo- logical Seminary, is now in this city con- templating a tour on which he was sent out to raise funds; John D. Rockefeller offering to duplicate any amount that the institution would raise before January 1, 1901. and it now appears that he will be called on to give about sl00.000. This will make a $2OO,oO0 fund for the seminary to expand its operations.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Nebraska Leqislature.

Lincoln, January 1.-The Nebraska Legis- Iature convened at moon today for its twenty-seventh session. William G. Sears, the Republican caucus nominee, was made speaker of the House by unanimous vote. Senator c. E. Steeie-Nras- made president pro tenn of the Senate.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
ThE BIG FIGHT.
Brady Says That it May Take Place
 Soon.

New York. January 1.-Wm. A. Brady, who is to have the management of the coming championship match between Jim Jeffries and Gus Ruhlin, will leave for Cincinnati tomorrow. Brady says that on account of the conflicting attractions it is probable that the fight may be changed to take place earlier than February 15 the date set
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
A Lee County Farmer Shot by His
 Cousin.

Opelika, January 1.-(SpeciaL)-Joe Til- lery, a prominent citizen of Mechanicsvllle, in this county, shot and instantly killed his cousin. Albert Tillery, last evening The shooting was purely accidental, they both being in blacksmith shop examining a pistol when it went off, the bullet instantly killing Albert Tillery. Both were well-to-do $. planters and the accident is deeply de- plored.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Resolution Voted Down.

Wichita, Ken, January 1.-At the regular meeting of the Evangelical ministers of Wichita, held today, a resolution commend ing the action of Mrs. Carrie Nation in smashing saloon furniture was defeated by an overwhelming majority.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
GaaaEsE-h

The cause exists in the blood. In what causes inflammation of the mucous membrane.
 It is therefore impossible to cure the disease by local applications.
 It is positively dangerous to neglect it, because i; always affects the stom- ach and deranges the general health. and is likely to develop into consump- ton
 Many have been radically and permanently cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla. It cleanses the blood and has peculiar alterative and tonic effect. K. Long. California Junction. Iowa. writes: "I had catarrh three years. lost my appetite and could not sleep. My head pained me and I felt bad all over. l took Hoods Sarsaparlla and now have a good appetite. sleep well. and have no symptoms of catarrh." H00G,s Sasssapas-iMa Promises to cure and keeps the prom ise. It is better not to put off treat ment - buy Hoods today.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Snow in Texas.

Dallas, Gexas. January 1.-The first snow storm of the winter set in over northern Texas tonight. At this time the ground Is covered at Dallas and snow still falling. Prospects are good for sieighing tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Stops the Cough And Works of the Cold.

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price l% cents
The age-herald., 1901-01-02

Highest temperature, 55 lowest temper ature, 37; average temperature, 46.
 BEN. M. JACOBS, Station Agent. U. 8. Weather Bureau.
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
Forecast for Alabama

Washington, January 1-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Wednesday, except occa- sional rains on the coast; Thursday fair; northeast to east winds; fresh on the coast
The age-herald., 1901-01-02
THE WEATHER

Birmingham. Ala, Jan 1, 1901. Local observations during the A hours ending ! D. m.. Central time:
The age-herald., 1901-01-02

TIME Il ITEM WEATHERl WIND R FALL sam 42 Cloudy N T j2m 48 Clear N 7pm 39 Clear N O
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