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The age-herald., 1900-01-05
BASKET BALL
The First Match Game Was Played Last
 Night 4..-.

The first match game of basket ball of the season was played by teams "A" and "B" of the Athletic club last night.
 "A" team won by the score of 29 to If.
 Quite number of friends, including sev- eral ladie.. witnessed the game and ap- plauded the players whenever opportunity offered.
 The game was highly exciting, notwith- standing the lopsided score
 The teams lined up as follows:
 A. Position. B. Ferguson, Capt. .risnt forward. Dean Capt Huey..... ...... ...center... .. ...Belden Crawford. ..... left forward. ..Etel.enwercls Biddle.. .. .. right guard. ... Norman Brazelton, Roberts .. ... =. .....
 ..........left guard... .. ..Chairs ell
 Play started with rush. and Ferguson second man to get hold of the ball threw goal! scoring two points "A" team kepl the ball at their end of the field nearly all the time and threw, goals with apparent ease. In the first half goals were thrown from the field; By Ferguson, 4; Eiuey, g.; Crawford and Eddie of "A" team and by Dean and Be.den of "B" team and from fouls oy Ferguson of "A" team and Dean (2) of .4B" team
 The score at the end of tho 1.s h2lf was F to in favor of A."
 In tine second half TOT A Riddle no de two goals; Huey, 2; Crawford 1; Ferguson, 1. Score, 12. For "B" team Dean made l; Belden, 1; Stolenwerck, 1, and Dean and Chairsell 1 each from foul. Score, $.
 "A" and 'C'' will play next Friday night.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
DELAGOA BAY
Ambassador Choate Makes Official h.
 quiry About the Matter.

London January 1.-The United States ambassador Joseph H. Choate, visited the British premier, Lord Salisbury, at the for eign office this evening for the purpose of making the first official representations on the subject of the Delagoa Bay flour seiz- ures.
 Mir Choate received no definite reply, as the premier informed him that the British government had not yet arrived at any de- csion as to whether or not food stuffs were contraband of war. But Lord Salisbury as- sured MT. Choate the commercial rights of the United States would be equitably con- sdered. and that decision in this inpor- tant matter would be reached as soon as possible. The interview was brief.
 The Associated Press learns that Lord Salisbury has not only got the attorney general working on the question of the Deagoa bay seizures but that he is con- sulting with the ablest lawyers in Great Britain. ,.'' ts. 'st'-'
 To qdote high official: England Is be- tween Scylla and Charybdis. If we declare food stuffs contraband we put ourselves in a most awkward position should we-ioe a neutral power in some future war. We are most anxious to conserve the interests O. the United States, yet self preservation must necessarily come first
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
JOHNSTON FACETI0USLY REPLIES
 TO ATTACK OF SENATOR MORGAN
Continued From First Page.)

use my influence to aid in-bringing money
 into the state I have been warting all the time to increase our circulating me- dium. l hope that I did something in se- curing the building of the Tuscaloosa branch of the Mobile and Ohio railroad and in locating cotton factories al Hunts vile, Cordova and Gadsden. I think I may say that I have aided in bringing in millions of dollars I would rejoice if you could point to even hundreds you nave brought in Possibly you do not know senator, that the corporations in Jefferson county alone, the almost exclusive result millions of dollars and have enabled us to greatly improve our schools.
 You say that since the Georgia legisla- ture- refused to call a convention you do not favor one in Alabama. Don't you think you should have as much respect for the conclusions of the legislature of Ala bama as of Georgia? Why did you not change when the Alabama legislature re- pealed the act? Have you been absent so long, senator, as to almost forget which state you represent? You certainly favored a convention last spring; you came all the way here to line up with that crowd you approved it in your subsequent canvas of the state, and until you left the state. The convention papers and leaders support you almost solidly. We fear you may change again. You are somewhat given to change of recent years. In July, last, you were ready to throw MT. Bryan over for a man "who would promise not to veto a silver bill" At Athens you said you had your arm around Bryan's neck. you were almost his political twin. and. in order to show how
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
CASES CONSIDERED
Severe Punishment of Prisoners. Will be
 Investipated a.,~

severe FunlSnnenC OI FrlSOneTS. Wlll p6
 Investigated sa@ ~sat Havana. January 4-Coloney Dudley judge advocate, and Major Runcie' now legal adviser to the division, are considering the cases reported to them of persons in prison who are awaiting trial, and also the cases of those said to be suffering unjust or excessive punishment. General Ludlow's report covering cases in the Havana prison has been submitted, and it is believed that several persons will be released within the next few days. Colonel Dudley and Major Runcie spent a long time today with Gen eral Ludlow, obtaining his views on the subject, of which he had personal knowl- edge.
 Generals Rabi and Lara, who attended the meetings of the recent council of Cuban notables and the conferences with General Wood have sent a telegram to all the mayors in the eastern province declaring that they were extremely well impressed with General Wood. who spoke frankly to them, and that there is no reason for un- certainty or suspic,on with regard to the future The dspatc % asserted that the signers had the utmost confidence in the new governor general both as man and as an administrator. General Wood today visited the leper hospital The members of his staff and others whom he invited to accompany him found themselves ''pre- vented by other engagements, and there was not the usual alacrity of acceptance. General Wood therefore went alone. He says he was greatly interested in what he saw.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
FATAL. SHOOTING ON A BESSEMER DUMMY One White Man and Three Me-
 groes Have a Row.
THREE OF THE FOUR SHOT
Lewis, One of the Negroes, Was Shot in the Neck and Will Die Two Escaped from the
 Moving Train

very serious and perhaps fatal shooting affray took place on a Bessemer dummy about midnight last night.
 J. B. Griggs, boiler maker. is danger ously wounded, with bullet holes in his chin and legs.
 negro named Lewis is fatally wounded. He was shot several times, one hafl enter ing his neck.
 A negro whose name couuld not be as- certained was shot in the breast, Dut made his escape by jumping from the dummy while it was running at high rate of speed.
 capped without any serious Injuries so far as known.
 The last dummy for Bessemer leaves Bir- mingham for Bessemer at Il p. m., and when it had reached the long curve just this side of Woodward. a station ten miles from Birmingham, last night, Griggs, who is said to have been drinking got into quarrel with three negroes. After exchanging a few angry words they began firing at each other. dozen or more shots being fired before the trouble ended. When it was over Griggs and two of the negroes were more or less seriously wounded
 Conductor J. E. Nail was in another coacn at the tine, but started for the one in which the disturbance occurred as soon as he heard t;ae pistol shots. As he opened the car door the negroes began shooting at him. but none of their snots were ef- fective
 Conductor Nail took Griggs and Lewis in charge. and when he reached Bessemer turned them over to the pohce of that place.
 A telephone message from Warden Gerst of the city jail at Bessemer at o'clock this morning stated that the negro Lewis could not live.
 The city physician was at that time with the wounded men, dong what he could for them.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
Refused to Forward Arms

Hamburg, January 1.-The German East African company publishes statement in the Hamburger Nachrichten saying that immediately on the declaration of war the company voluntarily refused to forward to South Africa two consgnments of arms already on board their vessels, simply to avoid trouble and delay In connection with the portions of the cargoes.
 A copy of the manifest Of the Bundesrath has been published showing that their car go did not contain contraband. The own ers declare that there is absolutely no foundation for the statement that saddles and other war material have been found amid the cargo of the Bundesrath.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
 Another Blow at England

vienna, January 4.-Diplomatists here seem to consider that Great Britain ought not to have searched a German steamer in the Suez canal The Weiner Algemeine Zeitung says: Ut looks as if Great Brit ain cared less for the cargo in question than for demonstrating before the world that, although most unlucky on the land, she is the unchallenged mistress of the sea- demonstration which will do more for the German navy than all the speeches of Emperor William"
The age-herald., 1900-01-05

Garruiity of Old Age
 You now assail me, senator. with the reckiessness of youth and the sarrn1ity of old age. Before I became a, candidate for the senate you canvassed the state and had not word of criticism for ma or my ad- ministration. If I was really doing all the wicked and unconstitutional and law less things you now charge, why did you not have the courage to denounce me to the people? Speaking of my misdeeds and un- constitutional acts you Say the legislature had no power to repeal the constitutional convention act! It did.
 You say appointed two agents to select the school lands, and had the power to ap- point only one. I did not appoint any. These are samples merely.
 Really, senator, is it not my chief offense that am a candidate for the United States senate?
 Permit me, senator, to ask in conclusion whether you ever before heard any senator essait in the senate chamber. the governor of his own state?
 I challenged you to meet me on the stump and discuss our differences before the peo- ple of Alabama You accepted this ehal- lenge, but after few debates you left the state. I respectfully submit that then and there you would have found the proper time and place to have exhibited all your transformation and spoiled goods.
 Respectfully,
 JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
FIGHT EXPECTED
 AT TUGBLA RIVER
This is Now the Pivot of the
 Campaign.
FRENCH IS REINFORCED
The Boers Are Working necessarily With Shovel and Pick Their Ens trenchments Now Cover Over
 Forty Miles of Ground

LondoA. January ,, 5:10 a. m.-This morn- ing throws no further. light on the war sit pation The exact position at Molteno and Cyphergat is not yet clear, but in any case these little engagements are of small importance beyond proving that the Brit ish forces are beginning to attain great ef degree of mobility.
 It is fully expected that next week will see a heavy battle on the Tugela river which is now the real pivot of the cam paign. The Boers appear to be working in- cessantly with shovel and pick
 Lord Methuen's cavalry scouting has de- veloped the fact that the Boers entrench- ments extend some forty miles, far over tapping the British positions and making flank attacks exceedingly difficult. Military analysists affirm that the Beor trenches confronting General Butler stretch away some seventeen miles, and that work upon them is pushed unremittingly. While the advance is delayed, flank movements are rendered most difficult. because long marches are not done with celerlty, and 1t is hard to time an attack with certainty. The extent of the Dutch rising may be measured by taking line from Prieska,
 
 east Along the whole of this line, except at points actually occupied by the British, the population seems for the most part hostile.
 An, army order has been issued direct- ing the embodiment of sixteen additional pattalons of militia. . New redoubts are being built at Kim berley and IT miles of works now encom- pass the town.
 The Admiralty Programme
 The admiralty programme embraces the stationing of small squadrons at Durbin, qEes, St. Vincent in the Cape Verde islands and Capetown and sending an additional ship or two to Alden.
 It is announced that British agents and detectives secretly watching all Italian ports. It now appears that it is John Churchill, and not Winston Spencer Churchill, who has been given command of squadron of South African Light Horse.
 Lord Roslyn has thrown up his engage ment at the Court theater in order to join the yeomanry. The offer of Lord lveagh to raise at his own expense a completely has been accepted.
 The war office has invited Sir William Thompson to accept the post of chief sur geon to the forces in South Africa instead of consulting surgeon.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
FURNACE SOLD
August Belmont and Milton H. Smith
 Were Stockholders

Clarksville, Tenn. January 1.-The Helen iron furnace, of this city, has been sold to the Red River Iron company, who have been operating under lease.
 It.is hundred and fifty ton per day plant The price paid was not made public, but is a large amount Milton H. Smith, president of the Louisville and Nashville, and August Belmont, of New York. were the principal stockholders in the Clarks- vile Furnace company, which sold the fur mace.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
Rescued Men Arrive

Chester. Pa, January 1.-The Norwegian steamer Them.s. from Cape ,Hayti for this city with a cargo of lumber, arrived to- day, having on board Captain Kelsy and the crew and ten men of the four-mas sted schooner, W. w. Wallace Ward which Was wrecked and burned during the gale 12O miles off Cape Hatteras on January 1. The Ward was bound from Tampa to Car taret, N. J., with rock phosp,hate,c n,
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
General French Reinforced

Orange River, Cape Colony, Wednesday January S.-There was a small skirmsa near Belmont this morning. The British fired few shells but the Boers did not respond.
 A detachment of about forty Boers att tempted to rush Klokfontein this morning. but were beaten back by the mounted in- fantry. Possibly this force consisted of fugitiyes from Sunnyside. Endorsements of infantry and artillery have been dis patched to General French at DeAar,
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
Alaskan Residents Freeze

Seattle, Wash, January 4-The steamer City of Topeka, from Alaskan ports, brings information of five recent tragical deatns in the north, four of which were due to freezing. The victims were R. C. Jennings, D. R. Richter, Andrew Andochwitz and William Somerville, prominent mining su- perfntendent. One of the men had in his belt a check for $7,0OO.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
Railroad Commissioners Confer

Jackson, Miss, January 4.-A joint con ference of the state railroad commissioners and traffic commissioners of all the boards opearting in Mississippi was held here this evening for tine purpose of discussing the subject of joint freight rates. It was agreed to make a reduction of rates on all commodities and manufactured products in the state. No specifications were agreed upon. but the reductions will be made some time soon.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05

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The age-herald., 1900-01-05
Colonel Rhodes Escapes

Hofager Ladysmith, Tuesday, January 2.-Six horsemen made a dash from Lady smith few nights ago, and though pur- sued, they escaped. It is believed the party included Colonel Rhodes, brother of Cecil Rhodes, and pr. Jameson.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05

Senator Elxins. from the same commis. sion. has reported favorably bills to extend the laws relating to commerce, navigation and merchant seamen, over Puerto Rico and Hawaii
 The president today transmitted to the senate a report of Bartlett Tripp. the Unit ed States representative on the Samoan commission. The main features of the re- port have all been published.
 Washington January 4-Senator Clay to- day introduced a bill granting a pension of $50 month to Annie E. Brumby, mother of Admiral Deweys flag lieutenant who died recently at Garfield hospital in this city.
 The commerce commission of the senate has presented favorable report on Sena-s tor Frye's bill directing the secretary of the treasury to prescribe and enforce regula- tions governing the boarding of vessels in, seaports of the United States.
 The senate committee Cuba held it's first meeting today. No action was taken, but there was general discussion of the attitude of the United States towards the island. The prevailing opinion seemed to be favorable to the Teller amendment prom 1SinB independence to tIe CupdlS iS SoohoS pacific conditions should be restored.
 The senate committee on commerce today referred all the bills before it to sub-com- mittees including the Hanna shipping bill and the Frye bill for a department of com merce. The subcommittee on shipping, composed of Senators Frye, Elkins, Hanna, Depew Jones' Turner and Martin, will have hearings upon the Hanna bill at an early date
 In the executive session of the senate there was a brief discussion of the promo tion of General MacArthur, Senator Petit grew asking what the general had done to entitle him to such distinction as had been corferred ppon him. The inquiry was re- sponded to by Senators Hawley, Carter and others, after which the nomination was confirmed without an opposing vote.
 Commissioner Wilson, of the internal revenue bureau, has decided that a phy- sician who prescribes and sells to his pa tients whisky, brandy, wine or any other alcoholic liquor that is not compounded into a medicine, by the admixture of any drug or medical ingredient herewith. is required 2 to pay tax as a retail liquor dealer.
 complete revision and codihcation or the postal laws has been completed by Acting Assistant Attorney General Barrett for the department. The most important changes are a legislative confirmation Of the official practice where irregularities are discovered of relieving a postmaster from duty and transferring the office to the bond sureties and authority for the postmaster general to fix the compensation of fourth class postmasters in casas of boycott.
 Befors~rhe industrial commission today .w. sB. Frissel, principal of the Hampton, y,.s. Normal and Industrial Institute, spoke of the condition of the colored people and industrial conditions in the south. The small farms are rapidly increasing, he said, and in many sections the condition. of the negro is better than in slavery days. Progress had been slow because negroes had been taught that their salvation was to be found through political means rather than by hard work.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
sars,, of Mules

Boston, Mass, January 1.-The eCunsrd steamer Corinrha sailed today on her sec- ond trip ito South Africa in che service of the British government. The steamer will go direct to South Africa with cargo of 150 mules. Since the Corintha arrived here sast week from Capetown she has taken on 4.oO0 tons of coal. and 800 tons of feed were placed aihoard far tha mules.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
Contribution to Hiliman Hospital

A contribution of $500 in cash has been received by the board of managers of Hill man hospital from W. P. Pinkard. This is a very generous donation and comments itself to the careful consideration of other citizens of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
Compelled to Fight

Capetown, January 3.-Intelligence has been received here from the Free State to the effect that President Steyn has issued a proclamation declaring that every white man, irrespective of nationality, is to be considered a burgher and is liable to be compelled to fight for the defense of the country,
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fall in business by trying to do too many things.To be sue cessful every one should select some one special business, and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the paA thirteen years in the city of Bir- mingham, Ala, have treated eXelu-
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money If it fails to cure. D. w. Groves signature Is on each box. 25c.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05
WASHINGTON TICKS.

Senator Ellxins. from the same commis: sion, has reported favorably bills to extend the laws relating to commerce, navigation and merchant seamen, over Puerto Rico and Hawaii
The age-herald., 1900-01-05

very ultra you were you dehOunSed Mfr. Cleveland as dishonest man.
 Carrnittv of old Aeo
The age-herald., 1900-01-05

Washington, January 4.-Senator Clay to- day introduced bill granting pension of $50 month to Annie E. Brumby, mother of Admiral Deweys flag lieutenant, who died recently at Garfield hospital in this city.
The age-herald., 1900-01-05

The president today transmitted to the senate report of Bartlett Tripp, the Unit ed States representative on the Samoan commission. The main features of the re- port have all been published.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

Nota few leading dramatic critics are
on record as saying that The Winters
Tale" Is shakespeares greatest play as
wen as his last The statement is open
to question. Nevertheless 1t Is a great
play, and that It has escaped produce
ton By the big companies so long Is
difficult OF comprehension. IL has APP
parently remained for the James-Kid-
der Hartford combination to recognize
It's worth and seze upon Its wonderful
possibilities, which are so pleasingly
manifold as TO call forth the most en-
thuslastio admiration Of all beholders.
Salt Lakers, for the first time last night.
had the privilege OF sitting through its
six acts and watching its gradual I'M
folding amid scenes Of surprising
beauty and magnifoence, in their home
Theater The audience was large and
critical. though the absence OF many
first nighters was noted on account OF
the Lonten season. Mr.. Hanford as
Leontes, the Slcllian king, played his
part like an actor Of the first rank Il
Is evident that he has made a careful
study OF the character 81 the mercur,al
monarch whose peace destroying jeal-
ousy resulted In his own undoing. As
20 Miss Kidder, right well did she In
terpret the role OF the wrongfnlly ac-
cused and unfortunate Queen Hermione,
who fell a victim 60 her husbands