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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-26

accession 10 the throne, But the fol-
lies of his youth were exaggerated by
the difficulties OF his waiting position
during long years, when he had to as
sumo semi-royal responsibilities with
out authority. The experience of years
and the temperlng effects of age have
brought steadness and calm judg-
ment."-Pittsburg Dispatch.
I'm some other countries. notably
England and Russia, the coronation
OF new sovereign is believed TO be
an indispensable formality. But in
most of the other European monar-
chies a coronation Is now regarded as
an empty ceremony, and not as nee
essary consequence of the accession OF
a new ruler. Buffalo Courier
whether Edward VII. does or does
not make a good king Is a matter
chiefly important 10 himself. II is cer-
tain that the British people would
never again tolerate a bad one An
other George ~. Is an unthinkable
proposition. while. OF course, more
than two centuries have passed since
"A Charles l. was possible.
phia Inquirer.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
INSURGENT ACTIVITY.
People of Colombia Disguised at the
 Governments Failure.

Kingston, Jamaica, February 10.-Advices received today by the British steamer Trent Captain Farmer, from Colon, Colombia show that there Is continuance of insur- gent activity in many quarters. Last week there was severe fighting between the gov ernment troops and the rebels near Panama, and the latter were then pressing toward Panama and Colon, in spite of the govern ment endorsements
 According to the same authority there is a serious deadlock in Colombian trade and business interests are sustaining considera- ble losses. while the people are "disgusted at the inability of the government to end the rebellion
 The government, meanwhile. is securing property and doing everything in order to raise money to prevent collapse.
 The British second-olass cruiser Phaeton and the British armed sloop Buzzard are at Panama protecting British interests.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
MAJOR GORDON A CANDIDATE.
Wants to Go as Commissioner to Louis
 lana Purchase Exposition.

Athens, February 10.-(Special. )-Major Eugene c. Gordon, of this place, who has been recognized for years as the most suc- cessful developer in the south and who has to his credit more In the way of up- building for his southern country than any other man, is a candidate now for posi- tion on the commission of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to be given at St. Louis, and he is receiving an endorsement the like of which was possibly never pre- sented with an application to any Presi- dent of the government He is peculiarly fitted for this important trust, and his friends hope that he may be appointed. He originated Sheffield, New Decatur and other important movements that have brought hundreds of thousands of dollars to Alabama.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
Prices Were Firm With Substantial Inn
 provement in Some Cases.

London, February 10.-On the whole the business of the Stock Exchange last week was fairly active. Prices were firm with substantial improvement in some cases. There appears to be good amount of cap- ital invested in non-speculative securities The monetary situation also continues to improve, and the reduction in the Bank of England's rate was intended possibly to help the new issue of 3 per cent exchequer bonds, f11, 900, which will be bid for to- morrow; at the same time the measure will be considered thoroughly This will have the effect of hardening consols which again went lower. Some classes of railway se- curities were also weak.
 Americans lead the market. The shares most conspicuous were Union Pacific, Wabash, Denver and Rio Grande and Atch- ison, Topeka and Santa Fe. Yesterday, in spite of Berlin and London realizations the American section closed firm, with a buoy ancy usual characteristic on a new week.
 The chief interest in foreigners centered In Chinese securities, all of which were higher on the strength of the prompt pay ment of the railway loan coupons.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
By Associated Press.

Mont mery, February 10.-Chief Justice Mcclellan of the Alabama Supreme Court was shot in the right shoulder at his home little before o'clock this morning by either Jesse D. Beale or his son, Phelan Beale. of this city
 The pistol struck the third rib on the right side, front, ranged upward and out ward, shattering the bone on the point of the right shoulder. The ball was cut out. The wound Is a serious one and it will take a few days to determine the result. He Is resting easily tonight.
 It is alleged that the Messrs. Beale went to the home of Judge Mcclellan to hunt Hon. John Mcqueen of Birmingham, assis- tant solicitor of Jefferson County, to pun ish him for what they believed to be bad treatment of the elder Beale's daughter Miss Carolina It is also alleged that she had not been at home all night, and they had been informed that Mcqueen had been riding about in hack with Miss Beale the greater part of the night.
 Judge Mcclellan attempted to prevent the Beaes from going up stairs and through his house in their hunt for Mcqueen This the Beales resented. and one of them, be-
 
 with pistol Mcclellan was driven down the stairs and out upon the sidewalk, where he called for the police.
 The Beales pursued their hunt through the house, and believing they had located Mcqueen in a closet which was locked, fired about a dozen shots into the door. Several passed entirely through the closet. Mcqueen was in the closet but was in narrow place to the side of the door and was not struck by any of the balls.
 A policeman came upon the scene quick ly and the Beales were arrested and taken to police headquarters. They are still un- der arrest.
 Later the fact was developed that Me Queen and Miss Beale had gone to the residence of Probate Judge Gaston after midnight to get a license to be married. The judge declined to issue license under the circumstances and they spent the rest of the night trying to find a county justice to perform the ceremony. Their marriage had been opposed by the lady's parents for long time.
 As soon as all the facts became known, the Beales were reconciled to the marriage or the couple. Accordingly they were mar ried at the residence of Judge Gaston by Rev. Edward Cobbs at 1 o'clock this aftec- noon.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
MRS. MAVERICK.
Report Says She Will Be Released From
 Prison Today.

Chicago, February 10-A special cable gram from London to the Record says:
 "A well-authenticated report reaches the Record correspondent tonight to the effect that Florence T. Maybrick will be released from Aylesbury prison tomorrow. Monday. At the United States embassy nothing is known about the matter, and Ambassador Choate, when seen at his residence tonight, declined to either deny or confirm the ru- nor.
 Even since Charles Thomson Ritchie the Newhome secretary came into office last November efforts to secure the release of Mrs. Maybrick have been active and have continued up to within few days ago The efforts of Ambassador Choate, al though made informally have been unceas- ing. When Mrs. Maybriok was allowed the privilege of seeing her New York lawyer MT Clarke Bell, last summer, that gentle man told the Record correspondent that tlte chances for his clients release were more favorable than they had been at any other time during her twelve years incarceration
 ''The authority conversant with the at- tempts to secure the famous prisoners s freedom say at last she is to be given her liberty, and this may be regarded as due to the influence of King Edward, and may be interpreted as a token of appreciation of American sympathy over the death of Queen Victoria"
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
The Irish Joan of Arc.

New York, February 1o.-Among the pas- sengers on the steamship La Champagne which has arrived here from Havre, is Miss Maude Come, known as the Irish Joan of Arc" She will land tomorrow and will be greeted at the pier by delega- tions of Irishmen and women. She will proceed to the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and there hold reception.
 Next Sunday Miss Come will deliver an address at the Academy of Music. She will agitate in the interest of the Boer cause and the keeping of Irish youths from en- listing in the British army.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
Sir Evlyn Wood Not Goinq.

London February 10.-Lord Raglan, under secretary of state for war. informed the correspondent of the Associated Press to- day that Sir Evlyn Wood is not going to South Africa and that no peace commission is contemplated.
 "The report as to a peace commission Is false from beginning to end," he said. "The policy of the government is the very oppo- site of what would prompt such step. Troops not peace commissioners, are go- ing to South Africa"
 It Is also understood that Sir Evlyn Wood is less likely than any other high of- ficer to be chosen for important special du- ties, as he Is now so deaf that his retire. ment is only question of short time.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
Major Crewe Fought Hard But
 Had to Withdraw
BOERS OUTNUMBEREO THEM
British Were Finally Attacked on Both Hanks and the Rear and Had To Retire, Leaving "Pompom"
 On the Field.

East London, Cape Colony, February D. Details have been received here of severe
 fighting at Tabaksbarg mountain forty miles east of the railway and about mid way between Small Deet and Bloemfontein. Major Crewe, with composite column travelling southwest, sighted the mountain on the morning of January S1. He heard heavy firing, and knowing that Colonel Piloher's column was on the other side of the mountain, he concluded that this ot- fieer was in action Consequently, he hur- ried forward, only to meet Boers stream ing down and evidently retiring from Col onel Pitchers lyddite shells. Immediately Major Crewe brought three 15-pounders and a pompom" to bear on the Boers, who, however, were found to be so numer- ous that 1t was impossible to head them. Orders were given to return to camp about two miles from the mountain. The column rested until four in the afternoon when the march was resumed southwest.
 Major Crewe was just touching the southern point of the mountain when a ter- rife rife fire opened from large force of Boers, who were in ambuscade on the mountain. The fight soon became general. The Boers outnumbered the British five to one and were attacking them on both Hanks and the rear. The British ''pompom' damned and became useless. Major Crewe grasped the situation and by a brilliant, move got the convoy into a. safe position.
 Between and 8 in the evening the Boers charged the position and turned both Hanks. The British ammunition became exhausted and Major Crewe was obliged to retire and abandon the "pompom' after the advance party had endeavored to save 1t and had sustained severe losses
 A rear guard action was fought by Major Crewe into the camp, where the wagons had been laagered. He personally superintend- ed the retirement, the Boers harassing him throughout Entertainments were thrown up during the night
 When morning came Major Crewe start ed to join General Knox. twelve miles south west. The Boers immediately reattacked him. compelling him to fight a second rear guard action for few miles. General Dewet personally commanded the Beers, es- timated at 2500 Major Crewe's force was only 700. Eventually the British officer join ed General Knox and returned to Bloemfon- tein Lord Kitchener has highly compl- mented Major Crewe upon the accomplish ment.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
ItaIy's New Cabinet.

Rome, February 1O.-Accordng to the newspapers of Rome, Signor Zanardelli has been definitely charged by King Victor Emmanuel to form a ministry to succeed the Sarracco cabinet It is intimated that there vii be the following assignment of portfolios:
 Minister of the Interior-Signor Giovanni Gioletti.
 Minister of Foreign Affairs-Signor Giol)- prinetti.
 Minister of Public Works-Signor Alzsan- dro Fortis
 Minister of Finance-Count Francesca Guiccfardini.
 Minister of Agricuture-Marquis Paffeh Cappeli.
 In such a government Signor Giolittf would be the actual premier. It Is believed he will appoint Signor Nicolo Fulci, author of the amendment that overthrow the Sar- racco government, to be under secretary of the interior
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
JUSTICE M'CLENNAN IS SHOT
 DURING AN ESCAPADE WHICH
 ENDS IN HAPPY MARRIAGE
fContlnuer From First Page.)

-~~-~-~-~---~------------- Beale discovered that his daughter had been riding about a great part of the night in a cab with MT. Mcqueen, and that they had parted only at about 630 o'clock this morn-i ing by the young lady being left at the house of a friend and by Mcqueen going to the risidence of Judge Mcclellan.
 Acting on the suppostion that their daughter and sister had been very badly treated by Mcqueen, MT. Beale and his son, Phelan went to Judge McClellan's residence, where they were informed Mcqueen was, for the purpose of punishing him. Judge Mcclellan tried to prevent their getting to Mcqueen, and in the difficulty which fol- lowed the judge was shot. We are pleased 10 state that the wound, though painful is not likely to prove serious, and that Judge Mcclellan will shirtly be all right again.
 Subsequent to the shooting it developed that MT. Mcqueen and Miss Beale were at a dining together last night, from which they departed quite late. After escortng another young lady home they started back to town and concluded that they would marry. It may be stated here that, according to rumor at one time MT. Me- Queen and Miss Beale were engaged, but there was opposition to the matcn .on the part of MT. Beale, the father. MT. Mcqueen and Miss Beale, after leaving their young lady friend at her home, went to Judge Gaston and requested him to marry them. Judge Gaston did not accede to their re- quest and they then left him, and we learn, attempted to get married by other means and at other places. Failing in all such attempts, MT. Mcqueen took Miss Beale to the home of one of her young lady friends. After the shooting Miss Beale re- turned home, and about o'clock today she and MT. Mcqueen were married at the resi- dence of Judge oaston and left the city for New York on bridal tour.
 It is greatly to be regretted that the foregoing explanation of the absence of Miss Beala from her home was not known
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
ACCUSED OF FORGERY.
Man Arrested for Fraudulently Securing
 Railroad Transportation.

Knoxville, Tenn, February 10.-B. Fl. Pierce, who is said to be known also as J. H. Freeman, was arrested by the police here under directions of a circular of the Western Passenger Association on the charge of forging an order for railroad transportation. Pierce is charged with presenting in Knoxville a forged request for transportation on stationary of the Mexican Central Railroad purporting to be signed by General Freight and Passenger Agent Hudson of that road. The police say Pierce acknowledges the forgery. He turned over to the police a. quantity of sta- tionary of the Mexican Central and other railroads and also stationary of express companies.
 He was arrested while en route to Atlanta on the Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern road.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
- EAST LAKE.
Items of Interest from the Prosperous
 Little Suburb.

East Lake, February 10.-(Special )-Dr Charles F. Acker, formerly of Montevallo, and Miss Theona Brazeton of Birmingham were happily married yesterday. Dr. Acker Is graduate of Howard College and of the Birmingham Medical College, and is a young man of substantial promise is professional and social circles. The bride is charming woman of many graces of mind and person
 Mrs. Edwards, the estimable wife of Rev. Charles V. Edwards. pastor of the First Methodist Church at New Orleans, Is visit Crumpton, secretary of the State Baptist Missionary Board.
 Mrs. T. J. Giles, who recently suffered injury by the flying off of car trolley, has 50 far improved as to be able to be up. Mir. Giles has been a conductor for a number of quite popular with employers and employees alike.
 Rev. J. NJ. Roden, a graduate of Howard College, who had been pastor of the Baptist Church at Selma for seven years, is now pastor of the Baptist Church at North Bir- mingham having accepted the latter charge about two months ago.
 The new city administration is moving along smoothly and seems to be proceeding cautiously in the matter of the bonds to be issued for school and other purposes A schedule of license has been adopted by the board and progress in other directions have been made. An amusing feature of the
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
Deception.
From the Detroit Journal.

From the Detroit Journal.
 At first ascribed 1t to my British sensi- tiveness, but presently I saw it was no illu- sion; the Boer was actually become more ccld and distant in manner.
 You're licked!' quoth I, endeavoring to infuse into this conventional remark a cor diality that should leave no suggestion of resentment.
 You told me six months ago that I was licked!' exclaimed the Boer. "I have since discovered that I was not, and, what is more, I have reason to think that you i'm tentionally deceived me at that ume.'
 Here he turned upon his heel abruptly.
 Of course I was vexed with myself, but what could I do?
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
Law and Order League.

Kansas City, February 10.-The Law and Order League has been organized here as a result of the visit of Mrs Carrie Nation. The object of the league, as stated in it's bylaws, is to "see that the laws of Kansas City as to saloons and gambling are en- forced for the protection of homes and children and for the general welfare of the people,"
 There is to be no smashing of saloons, but vigorous action will be taken to suppress the evils that result from alleged non-en- forcement of prohibitory and Sunday-clos- ing laws. A hatchet pin will be the en- blem of the league.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11

ed O. T re uy numebr of Chinese while out with few men near Pao Ting Flu, and his theory is that the power of the foreigners should be shown if possible, wherever an occasion arises.
 A staff officer of Count von Waldersee who investigated the Pao Ting Flu affair could find no evidence of such trouble as had been reported On the contrary he believes there are grounds for supposing quite the opposite, although probably there, elsewhere, considerable numbers of dangerous robbers infest the country districts.
 At Tuesdays meeting the foreign envoys will consider the plans submitted by the military committee of the legation de- lenses. A reply from the court is not ex- peoted until then, at the earliest.
 L Hung Chang asserts that the Empress Dowager and Emperor Kwang Su never had more harmonious relations than they have now and that the former quite agrees to the necessity for modern reforms He has telegraphed to the court his refusal to agree to sentences of execution "fraught with extreme danger and threatening ths dynasty itself.'
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
Western Jockey Club.

Cincinnati, O., February 10.-The mem- bers of the Western Jockey Club who were not allotted dates when the new jockey club was organized at Chicago several weeks ago will hold meeting at the St. Nicholas Hotel here on Tuesday next to formulate plans and allot dates. Newport, Nashville, Highland Park and Little Rock have formed a combine with Delmar and Fort Erie, and plans have been perfected by which vigorous fight will be made against the new jockey club
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
TRAIN WRECKED.
No. 37 From Atlanta Meets With an Ac.
 cident.

Passenger train No 37 of the Southern Railway, due in Birmingham from the east at 10 o'clock last night, was wrecked near Tallapoosa, Ga., at 6:3o o'clock yes- terday afternoon.
 The engine left the track and plunged over an embankment, carrying mail bag gage and one passenger coach down with 1t, wrecking all three. Conductor Jones, who was a passenger on the train, had his leg broken and was seriously injured. None of the crew or other passengers were seriously hurt
 The passengers were transferred and brought to Birmingham on special train, which arrived here at 230 this morning.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
Another Battle With Indians.

City of Mexico, February 10.-The Federal troops in Yucatan have had another battle with rebel Indians, who were strongly en- trenched, but the Indians were unable to withstand the charge made on their posi- ton and fled in all directions. Many of the Indians would like to be released from the tyranny of chiefs who infict the death penalty and torture and who commit many barbarities to infuse terror into their ad- heents.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
chicaao Lecture Declared Off.

Chicago, February 10-The lecture of Mrs. Carrie Nation, joint smasher" from Kan sas, advetised to be given at the Audi torium Tuesday night under the auspices of the Chicago Press Club, has been de- cared off, Believing from the result of two days seat sales, which aggregated less than $12, that the lecture would be a financial failure, the directory of the club decided to abandon the project Mrs. Ma tion says she will come to Chicago never theless.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
THE CITY
WILL MEET TONIGHT.

Indications are that the meeting at 7:3o o'clock tonight, at Dunker's Hall, for the purpose of organizing Workingmen' 8 Athletic and Outing Club wt1lSbs well at tended. The movement Is a popular one, as the need of such an institution has been felt by the workngmen for a long time. Everyone interested Is invited to attend.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
Humbert's Tomb Profaned.

Rome, February LA painful impression has been made by the report that the tombs of King Victor Emanuel II and King Hum bert had been profaned by thieves, who en- tered the pantheon and carried away a number of ornaments, one of them gold edorning the Madonnas, together with fac similes of the various orders of the iron crown and a badge of the Annonciado.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
Pervades All Glasses.

From the Chicago Trlbune.
 "It makes me tired" observed the cyni- cal guest, who had been reading about the avalanche of invitations to receptions which the distinguished actress staying at the hotel had been compelled to decline, ito see how your people run after famous characters when they visit the city,
 You're right cordially answered the hotel clerk. You ougE to see the crowds that follow Bob F'itzsimmons along the street whenever he comes to town!''
The age-herald., 1901-02-11

acted.
 The shooting of Judge Mcclellan is of course a very sad affair and Is greatly re- gretted by all, especially by MT. Beale and his son, both of whom have always enter tained, and now entertain, no other feel ings than those of kindness and friendship towards the judge.
The age-herald., 1901-02-11
A Steam Whistle.

Athens, February TO- -Special)-A steam whistle that plays that beauaiful old melo- dy, 'Home, Sweet Home," with varia- tions is something new for Athens. It is on the engine at the cotton factory and its novelty has not yet worn off. and causes country people and town people to stop when it begins and listen to its music. It is said to be the only one of its kind in existence.