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The age-herald., 1900-12-31
BRILLIANT SPECTACLE.
Return to the French Play House Which
 Burned Last Year.

Paris, December BOA brilliant spectacle was presented at the Theatre Franchise tonight on the return of the Comedie Franeaise to it's old home, which has been rebuilt on scientific methods since 1t was gutted by fire. last March. The occasion was celebrated with q gala performance and it is doubtful the historic play house ever held more distinguished gathering of representative Frenehmen. The chief Of State and Mme Loubet occupied the pres idential box, while the King of the Bel gians made a special trip from Brussels to attend, engaging the Baignodre, former ly belonging to his uncle, the Due D'Au- male. M Waldeck- Rousseau. the premier members of the cabinet and all of the leading lights in uoltics, literature end drama were assembled within the famous edifice. United States Ambassador Porter and his daughter sat in the abassadorial box.
 The programme consisted of the fourth act of Corneille's "Lecid," the third act 'TMolieres Femms Savanates," concluding with a prologue on the reopening of the theatre, written by Richepin- -Mounet-Sully, Saivain Couquetin cadet and Mesdames Dudley (who escaped the fire when Henriot perished). Barreta and Bartet took the leading roles.
 During the entracte President Loubet conferred upon Mount-Sully the decoration of an officer of the Legion of Honor.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
AMUSEMENT IS.
Nathan Hale.

The complete production of Clyde Fitch's revolutionary play, Nathan Hale" will be given at the Jefferson Theatre tonight, to- morrow afternoon and tomorrow night, lust as it was seen during its long run at the Kniclerbocker Theatre, New York. All the scenery and costumes used in the original presentation will be seen here, and the occasion promises to be of more than ordinary. interest to the theatre-goer
 Nathan Hale" is a play that will never die while the American's reverence for patriotism lives. It's pivotal figure is the incarnation of self-sacrifice = the embodi- ment of all that is sublime in manhood. Nathan Hale'' is melodrama in a minor key Dealing with wartime episodes, it Is never noisy, and its most telling situations are reached in pantomime. The confront Ing of Hale, who has been captured by the British as a suspected spy with his sweet heart rivets the attention of the audience as no brilliancy of dialogue could, and the parting of the lovers on the eve of Hale's eoecution owes it's whole effectiveness to the fact that 1t passes in silence broken only by the woman's sobs In the final scerle of the execution in the apple orchard more time is covered by the sunrise than by the two only speeches that brings this play to a close. One of these Nathan Hale's dying utterance, is familiar to every school child, and will live as an immortal expression of the beautiful qualities of this inspired young martyr: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"
 A few words about the company That they are fully competent is evidenced by the statement of the author MT. Fitch, that he has never felt safer of an adequate treatment of the characters of his play than in the present instance. By way or special mention the names of Howard Kyle and Nannette Comstock, who play respect lively the young hero and his sweetheart, Alice Adams, should serve as guarantee of the excellence of the cast
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
IMPROVED SERVICE
To Texas and the West Via Meridian and
 Shreveport

Effective October 2S, the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will inaugurate a new schedule between Birmingham, Texas and the West, via Meridian. Vicksburg and Shreveport, thereby reducing the running time between Birmingham and the Lone Star State twelve hours.
 spects, consisting of elegant Pullman sleep ing car vestibule day coaches and dining car. on which meals will be served a la carte. This train will depart from Bir- rningham, as at present, 10:10 D. m. arriv- ing Dallas, Fort Worth and other north Texas points early the following evening, or twelve hours quicker than via any other line A close connection will be made at Jongview, Tex, with the International and Great Northern Railroad for Austin, San Antonio, Palestine and intermediate sta- tlons, shortening the schedule several hours. Parties contemplating a trip West should bear in mind that by availing themselves of this new service they can reach the end of their trip almost before they realize 1t has commenced; and what has heretofore been considered a tedious undertaking may now be looked upon as a pleasant journey. It is now possible to eat a supper in Bir- mingham one day and take the same meal the day following at your destination in the far limits of Texas.
 Write or call on R. M. Ellis, Travelling Passenger Agent, for detailed information.
 11-2-tf
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
THE RICHARDSON CASE
The Murderer of the Millionaire May
 Never be Known.

St Joseph, Mo-, December 30.-The be- lief is rapidly growing that the murderer of millionaire merchant Frank Richardson of this city and Savannah, will never be known. The prosecution has run down almost every theory that has come to the attention of the officers, and all has van ished into air. Ex-Congressman Charles Booher, who is the prosecuting attorney of Andrew County, said tonight that he probably would be able to get hold of the domestic of the Richardson home some time this week. She is visiting in North ern Missouri somewhere, but the officers have been unable to locate her since the night of the tragedy A travelling man, whose name has been Incidentally men toned in connection with the case, has disappeared and the detectives are en- endeavoring to locate him. Mrs. Richard son is still confined to her bed with nervous prostration, and the attending physicians tonight do not think she will be able to go to the court tomorrow morning.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
MANY INSURGENTS
 REPORTED CAUGHT
Americans Are Doing Some Good Scouting Work Throughout
 Luzon-NO Casualties

Manila December S0.-Today brought many reports of captures of insurgents as the result of scouting throughout Luzon. The Americans in this work sustained no casualties. A detachment of the Fourth Regiment captured sixty in the province of Cavite.
 General Wheaton reports having captured and burned Gregories camp in the penin- sula, near Sanantonio.
 General Funston reports that five insur- gents were killed and several captured near Gaysan.
 General Smith wires that the proclama- tion of the governor-general has had good results in his districts.
 Near Moriones yesterday a dozen insur- gents were killed and eight wounded.
 General Grant telegraphs that he has de- tachments covering the lower portions of Mount Arayat in the hope of catching AL ejanderino. He says that last Friday a de- tachment of the Forty-first Infantry raided the camp of the insurgent leader and se- cured some of his papers.
 Near Aliaja today Captain Mendoza with thirty men of Sandicos' command surren- dered.
 Detachments of the Eleventh and Ninth Cavalry killed twelve insurgents and de- stroyed several camps in the Camarines district
 The Philippine Commission has added to the pending school bill provision for the employment of 200 American teachers at salaries ranging from $75 to $1OO per month.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
WoMAN's ADVANCEMENT.
Hall caine Says the Change Within 100
 Years is Remarkable.

Chillfcothe, Mo, December 30. - Hall Caine, writing to the Sorosis, local wom- ans club, under date of Greba Castle, Isle of Man, December s, says
 "When one considers what the position of woman was, even in the most civilized countries, as recently as one hundred years ago, and how high a place she has now won for herself, not only in the statute books of nations but in the republic of art, one cannot but feel that the change IS even more remarkable than some of the great material developments which had distinguished the century
 Speaking as one who has seen life in many countries, feel that 1t is within the truth to say that the position of woman is higher in America than in any other part Of the world For this result American women have no doubt to thank their own natural gifts and great independence of mind, but they have also. think, to be grateful to the splendid chivalry of the other sex, which Is now more conspicuous in the best type of American man.
 HALL CANE"
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
APPREHENsIvE.
London Stock Brokers Are Anxious
 Concerning Today's Results

London, December 30.-London stock brokers are very apprehensive as to the re- suits of tomorrow's dealings. Bear traders for the last fortnight had been concen- trating their attacks on the Whitaker Wright shares and had their assaults not failed, the results must have been quite as sensational as was the suspension of the London and Globe Finance Corporation, limited. As affairs now stand, it Is expect ed that no fewer than six additional firms will suspend tomorrow. The feeling this evening Is very gloomy. It is felt that the general markets must become affected. Those who take this view think the climax may be postponed until the next settle ment, but the prospect is far from hopeful unless the bears themselves come to the rescue of the brokers who have been prom irent in this attack.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
FOREIGNERS SATISFIED
At the Decided Tone of the Collective
 Nore to China.

Pekin, Saturday, December 9.-The for eign communities in Pekin are greatly sat- isfied at the decided tone of the collective note and the assertion that the powers are determined to entertain no proposals for the modification of their demands. It is understood u Hung Chang sent memor- ial to the throne, couched in very strong terms, urging complete compliance. The Germans killed forty Chinese troops near Nan Cheng, northwest of Pao Ting Flu. They had no casualties.
 >-. ong the natives feeling of great mistrust is being caused, apparently by the high handed action of the Germans as the Chinese suspect them of an intention to force a serious engagement with the Chinese troops.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
THE PHILIPPINES.
Total Imports Out of and Into San
 Francisco from Islands.

San Francisco, Cal, December 30.-The New Years edition of the San Francisco Chronicle gives considerable space to the growing trade with the Philippines The total imports and exports out of and into San Francisco from the islands during the year were:
 Imports, $4S6, ,293; exports, $6O1.7O4.
 In 1899 they were: Imports, $290,0 900; ex- ports, $325,OO0.
 The total California mineral output was thirty millions, of which sixteen millions was in gold. Copper amounted to nearly $4OOO,O GOO; quick silver, 22926 hasks. The to- tai values of imports and exports from San Francisco to foreign countries is:
 Exports, s41, ,e51, ,193; imports, $1,0S5,S11
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
SKINNED ALIVE.
Story of Horrible Torture Inflicted 5y
 the Filipinos.

West Superior, West, December SO.-In letter written from the Philippines just be- fore the recent election5 to relatives in this city. Capt Harry w. Newton says that at that time the encroachments of the na- tives were worse than they had been at any time during the year previous As one instance of their ferocity he writes:
 Just the other day they jumped a de- tachment of our Twenty-fourth, numbering twenty-two men, and captured sixteen Of them One of them was found terribly mu- tilated, showing signs of being skinned while yet alive.''
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
A NEW IRAN

On December 30 the Kansas City, Mem- phis and Birmingham Railroad will inaug- lprate new train between Winfield and Birmingham. Train No. from Winfield will arrive in Birmingham at 10:30 a. m., and returning, will leave at 5:39 p. m. Train No. G. now leaving Birmingham at 12:1O, noon, will leave at 12:45 p. m. This train consists of new solid vestibule cars, including Pullman sleeper, free reclining chair car and elegant day coaches. Train No B. consisting of the same equip ment as No. S. will arrive at Birmingham at 3:55 D. m instead of 4:30 p. m.
 Train No. 4 will leave Birmingham as usual at 10:2O D. m. and No will arrive Birmingham as usual at $50 a. m. All trains making close connections with diverging trains at Birmingham.
 For further information apply to
 CHAS JONES, Travelling Passenger :
 Agent 1914 Morris Avenue q M. BII,LHEIMER, City Passenger
 Agent Phone 974. 12-sO-1ot
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
REDUCED RATES
Via Alabama Great Southern Railroad
 Account Christmas Holidays.

For the Christmas holidays the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell tickets from all points on its line to points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers at the rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip.
 Tickets will be sold December g, 23, "A 25. 30 and S1, 1900, also January l, 1901, with final limit to return January 4, 1901.
 This gives excellent opportunity to par ties contemplating spending the holidays with friends at their old homes.
 For further information call on any Ala hama Great Southern Railroad Ticket Agent or R. M. Ellis. T. P. A. 2O19 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
Denmark's Trade.

Copenhagen, December 31. Denmark s trade with the United tSates is growing radily, showing record figures for 19OO Imports from the United States trebled since 1896 and now exceed s2O000,0OO The increasing commerce between the two countries is inducing many Danish-Amerl- cans to return to Copenhagen to represent American houses and this is doing much to introduce American goods As a natur- al result new ships have been ordered for the American trade.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
PAN-AMERICAN MEDICAL CONGRESS HAVANA CIIRA DEC. 26-29. 1900

For this occasion. the Southern Railway will sell tickets from Birmingham to Ha- vana Cuba, and return, tickets on sale December 21, 22, 2S with final limit for re- turn January 1o 1901. The rate, Birmingham to Havana and return, for this occasion is $5S.S0.
 We operate double daily service from Bir- mingham to either Tampa or Miami Fla, where connections are made with the steamships for Havana.
 For further information apply to Union Depot Ticket Office, or c. D. Jackson, Travelling Passenger Agent, 2019 First av- enue.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
FURIoU4 BLIZZARD
Has Begun in the Western Part of Ne
 braska-Much Snow.

Omaha. Neb., December BOA furious blizzard began in the eastern part of Me- braslza at 8 o'clock this morning, continu- ing throughout the day and tonight extends over the state. and far west as Cheyenne. In this city street car traffic is badly blocked There is a high wind and heavy snow which cleared the streets of pedestrians at an early hour.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
KILLED HIMSELF.
After Having Tried to Shoot a Young
 Married Woman.

Dublin, Ga., December 3O.-Robert Morris attempted to kill Mrs. Tompkins, young married woman, near Harrison, last night and then put bullet into his own head, inf1icting a dangerous wound Neither Of the two shots he fired at Mrs. Tompkins struck her.
 Morris had been paying attention to Mrs. Tompkins and her marriage to another man was supposed to be the motive for the attempted murder and suicide.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31

all exigencies and is sensational enough to please the most jaded tastes and lovers of sensationalism on the stage will get their moneys worth" It is said that one sensa- ton is heaped upon another until one won ders what is coming next
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
NEW AND IMPROVED SCHEDULE.
Between Savannah, Birmingham and West by c. of Ga.-Effective Dec. 30.

Train No. leaves Savannah p. m. Ar give Birmingham 1920 D. m, making close connection with K. c. M. & B. for Mem phis. Kansas City, etc. Train No. 1 from Macon, Columbus, etc., arrives D. m. Train No. ? for Columbus and Macon leaves 6:30 a. m Train No. leaves 4:05 p. m., ar irving Columbus 9:25 D. m; Macon 12:40 a. m; Savannah a. m Through sleeper be- tween Savannah and Birmingham on Nos. 8 and 4. Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent; w. D. Hammet, T. F. A., Birmingham Ala
 12-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
No Associations.

St. Peterburg, December 31.-There have been no negotiations regarding the arbi- traitor of the China indemnities between the United tSates and Russia which first proposed arbitration, and the raising Of this question, the correspondent of the As sociated Press understands, will not be regarded as timely until negotiations in Pekin have proceeded further. It is be- heved. however, that Russia Is still ln- clined to support the arbitration proposi- fion
The age-herald., 1900-12-31

character in the copper region named sul- livan and the sheriff with large posse of indignant citizens are securing the coun- try, hoping to catch him before he gets beyond the State line. It is thought he is heading for Canada
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
Wheeler Resting Easy.

George Wheeler, the young man who was run over and badly hurt by an electric car in Twentieth street Saturday evening, was doing very well yesterday and his physi- elan states that he does not believe the internal injuries are of a dangerous na- ture.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL REIN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS It SOo'rHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO, and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists fin every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, " and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
PLANT SYSTEM.

Effective February ls, 1900. Pullman sleep Ing car service was inaugurated between Savannah. Ga, and Montgomery Ala. on the following schedule: Leave Sss s--'ah, 5 D. m; arrive Montgomery, 8l0 a m. f; leave Montgomery, 7:46 p. m.: arrive Sa, an uah 10:30 a. m.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31

All persons indebted to the estate of Err win Schillinger are requested to come for ward and settle at once, and all persons holding claims against said estate are noti- fled to file them properly verified, with Louis Schilllnger within the time prescribed by law CHAS. BOBZIEN
 12 24-2t-mon Executor
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
Five Year old Boy Kidnapped.

Houghton, Mich, December 30-The b- year-old son of Mrs. Raymond Thiervy of Dollar Bay. has been kidnapped, evidently In the hope of securing a ransom. It is be- iieyed the boy was taken by well-known
The age-herald., 1900-12-31

Go where the crowd goes, to Dunker's Saloon, 2O8 and BIO North goth Street, between 2d and 3d avenues.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
Save a Day.

By using the popular Queen and Crescent Route Alabama Great Southern Railroad) when going to Texas and the Southwest
 Quickest time by twelve Q2) hours. Par t!culars at No. 2O19 First avenue. 12-4-tf
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
Kinq of the Opium Ring

Charles P. Blaney argues that if theatre patrons are to have melodrama it should be melodramatic, and his "King of the Opium Ring' which will be presented at the Jefferson Theatre on Friday, he claims is centainly melodramatic enough to suit
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
E. e. Bedford Dead.

Paris, Ky, December 9O-Edwin G. Bed ford died near this city today aged 66. He was noted breeder of short horn cattle and recently sold a young bull for $70OO.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31
Da- Cost-a-N Nickel.

Vote for w. R. Gum, can didate for alderman in Fifth ward.
The age-herald., 1900-12-31

Vote for W. R. Gum, can didate for alderman in Fifth ward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-17
DUN'S REVIEW OF TRADE.

NEW YORK, November i6.-R. G. Dun
& Cos. weekly review of trade tomorrow
viii say:
Prices Of commodities advance almost
without exception and all the changes In
manufactured goods are In the direction OF
firmer quotations. The smallness OF stocks
OF goods carried Is feature OF our re-
ports from most OF the leading centers.
Scarcity Of labor gives manufacturers in
the middle States great concern.
Activity at iron and steel mills steadily
increases and there Is an equally uniform
advance Ia quotations. The gain has been
more general this week that at any pre-
vious time this season, pig iron moving
up Is cents a ton, and corresponding gains
appearing In bars, billets, plates and atrue-
tUral materials generally Instead OF tho
recent agitation for cheaper steel rails
there Is now talk OF an advance TO s2S,
owing to the further rise IA steel hlllets
orders come forward in the best volume
since last spring, when there was severe
imitation Of prices and requests for quick
delivery are general The report OF pig
iron production on November /. by tho
Iron Age, shows a weekly capacity OF only
2l5,30f tons. the smallest since September.
1898, but the reduction OF 1900 tons from
October ist Ia furnace stocks is most en-
ity In all branches OF the industry. indl-
cate that there VIII be no further reduce
ton tn output. but the December atate-
meut will probably show more than 900
furnaces in blast
Failures Ia the week were 2i7 IN the
United States against H9 last year, and %
In Canada, against 20 last year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-17
Y. Nj. c A Meetings

Great enthusiasm was manifested in
the mems meeting at the Y. M. c. A.
building last evening. The Aeolian
Quartette was present, and gave beau
tiful rendition of Nearer, My God, to
Thee" Mr.. Tibbits took for his sub
ject THE One Thing Wanting" as IL
Illustrated in the life of the rich young
ruler. Men make use of every oppor-
tunity to advance their temporal well
fare. How much more important
it is that they make use of every OPP
portunity to advance their eternal well
fare. Mr. Tibbits' remarks through
out were forceful and impressive, made
more so, perhaps, by his Use of illus
trations drawn from his own personal
experience
The attendance upon these meetings
has been steadily increasing, and no
doubt the two remaining meetings to
be held-the one at 7:45 this evening,
and the other at o'clock on Sunday
afternoon-wlll be largely attended.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-17
FOUR HURT AT A FIRE
EARLY THIS MORNING
Moundsviiic visited by q Two Thou
SAND Dollar BlnZe-Frame Build
ing Practically Destroyed.

Moundsviiic visited by Two Thou
SAND Dollar Blaze-Frame Build
ing Practically Destroyed.
a two-story frame residence and
business building at Moundsville
caught fire at half-past twelve this
morning and was practically destroy
ed. The blaze started from the heat
!. of stove in the rear of barber shop
in the house and rapidly spread to the
other apartments. The volunteer fire.
men responded promptly to the alarm,
but they were considerably hampered
owing to the fact that the water pres
sure was unusually light. However.
they worked heroically and. saved the
adjoining property from damage
The building was occupied by the
| families of r. J. Knox, James Walton
and Samuel Hartley, Hugh Nuzum, g
! baker, and Beeler Manning, a barber
Nearly all the household goods were
carried from the building before the
flames had gained much Roadway. The
: loss is estimated at $4,000, which is
/ partly covered by insurance
| An infant child of MIR. Knox was
/ dropped from a second story window
ny Oi4S VI Tie occupants, VIM L1tta VI
that it could not be carried safely
/ from the house. The child alighted on
| the ground and was severely injured.
! The distance was fifteen feet, and it
! is considered that the infant had a
close call from being fatally hur.
| Later Samuel Tomlinson, one of the
fremen of Liberty hose company No.
/ /, who was working on the roof, slip
ped and fell twenty feet 20 the
+ ground. He sustained injuries of a
serious nature He had his left .em-
! pie severely cut and was probably hurt
I internally, as he complained of pains
in his back and side when picked MP.
Tomlinson was carried into a house
in the vicinity. where he received
careful attention.
| AT two o'clock 1t was reported that
| the fire was under control 1t is not
known who owned the building.
A hired girl, who was in the second
story when the fire broke out, had her
! face painfully cut Mrs. Knox also
/ had her ankle severely sprainsd.