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The age-herald., 1900-01-13
RAPIsT HANGED IN TEXAS
Denied His Guilt to the Last But Impli-
 cated Others

San Antonio, Tex, January 12.-A special from Seguin, Tex, to the Express says:
 Rapist Ellis M.sher, alias ''Black Bird, was hanged today at the poor farm, and died in thirteen minutes after the trap was sprung He declared his innocense and re- itenated his story that Tom Jones, now in jail at Columbus, charged with another rape in Colorado county, and man named Ingram did the deed, and that he was suf- fering for their crime.
 He warned his people against giving way ito their passions and keeping bad com pany which he said brought him to where he was now. He ascended the seaffo.d without tremor, and was given drink of whisky and wine. His last words were "Tell my grandfather I will meet him in heaven"
 On the 13th of last April TIisher waylaid Bohemian girl named Rosa Messka, who was returning from instruction in conirma- tion in the church at Weimar He beat her into insensiblity with a rock, infict- ing frightful wounds and then outraged her. Thinking sine was dead, he placed the body on the track for the next train to run over. He escaped to Eagle Lake, and was arrested next day, brought back and identified by the girl. He was sen- fenced to death in May, and today expiated his crime on the gallows.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
NOTHING OF INTEREST
Both Governments Procuring Evidence
 in Question of Seizure

Washington, January 12.-There were no developments here today of interest in re- gard to the seized American flour and pro- visions, the two governments concerned de- voting their efforts to the procurement of evidence touching the ownership of the diff ferent parcels of goods with the view on the part of the British government, it is assumed here, of making good the losses of the owners In fact, with the decision announced by the British government to MT. Choate yesterday touching the freedom of foodstuffs from seizure under ordinary conditions, the sensational features have passed from the negotiations and all that remains now. is to adjust certain small de- tails.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
FREDERICO MARA REMOVED BY WOOD Fiscal of Cuban Supreme Court
 is Dismissed. ONE PAPER MAKES PROTEST The Removal is Said to be Result of the Recent Arrest of Custom
 House Officials Question
 of the Successor
ONE PAPER MAKES PROTEST

Havana, January 12.-"Frederico Mora, fiscal of the supreme court. is hereby re- moved from office for the good of the pub lie service
 "This removal is the result of an investi- gation into the conditions existing in the administration of justice under his super vision."
 The foregoing official order was handed to Senor Mora this morning by Governor-Gen- eral Wood.
 Senor Morals fall has been predicted ever
 since the first case was brought against
 the custom house officials. and the dis
 graceful condition of the prisons, especially
 as affecting those awaiting trial, has been
 generally charged against him. For some
 time 1t has been said that Mora has de- voted too much attention to sociai aHalrs
 and too little to his duties. General Woods investigation has shown
 that the office of supreme fiscal IS large4y responsible for a number Of the untr4eo cases and that not only Mora, put o'hels l in the department of justice, have been per l sistently trying to block the charges asa" customs officials whom Collector BLISS iS anxious to prove guilty of wholesale prloe- ny and corruption
 Every influence has been exerted to pro tect the incriminated men from recelV4ns
 fine punishment which is their due; put tHe
 nuhlac has scarcely been willing to believe
 that high officials of the rank Of Mora
 have been implicated. Mora's letter 10 the supreme court regarding the custom mousse fraud cases under trial, which has aireaoy heen cabled. was only the last straw. HIS dismissal had been decided upon some days before.
 -Senor Esteyez secretary of justice, nad A long consultation with the governor gen
 eral before final action was taken. Both
 aqreed that the letter published without
 tbe authority of the members of the govern
 ment of which he was part, was pup
 bshed through a real desire to tnwart Jus tica although there was a superficial at | tempt to make it appear that the civil au- ] paority was being overturned by the mill i tary
 l The only paper which comments upon the | removal is the Discussion, which evidently | received the news just before going to | press this evening. Its only remark is a l protest.
 1 As the order was not issued to the press l the Discussion which is Moras mouth l piece, must have received 1t from the dis I missed fiscal.
 | Senor Andrade and Senor Pierra are prom inently mentioned as possible successors in the fiscalshp General Wood Is partlcu- larly desrous of securing the services of an able and honest lawyer, an indefatigibe
 worker, and man whose loyalty to the Cuban cause Is unquestionable. Senor Andrade has a strong political | backing, but by many he is considered too | vigorously anti-American. Senor Pierra was formerly the editor of the Independ- | ent. His loyalty to the Cuban cause is l unprecedented and, as he lived many years l in the United States, he is friendly to the 1 Americans. Either appointment wouio | probably be popular with the people,
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
PRUSSIA MAKES TERMS
New York Life Receives the Most Lib-
 eral Concessions

Berlin, January 12-(Special)-It is ru- mored here that the Mutual Life Insurance company of New York is to be readmitted to Prussia on condition that 1t will de- posit with the government the full policy reserve on Prussian policies, this deposit to be made in Prussan securities.
 If this deposit is made the government will waive the requirement. which calls for the disposal of the company's stocks amounting in the case of the Mutua! Life to s0,OOO0O0.
 The New York Life Insurance company which was recently admitted to Prussia was not called upon to deposit the full re. serve because it has agreed to dispose oi all its stocks. Its deposit with the govern ment is therefore but half the amount re quired of the Mutual Life.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

trimmed with fringe. The skirt was close fitting over the hips and was trimmed with two rows of the fringe, one around the foot, the other just above the knees.
 The waist had a bolero of plain brown Scottish goods, and around the edges of the bolero was a deep row of fringe, which which made a pretty effect. The wearer of the gown was very slim and the fringed trimming added pleasing degree of full ness to the figure.
 The costume was completed by hat of mahogany brown beaver, with a velvet crown. The trimmings were simple, and a tasteful touch was gained by the full chrys- anthemum of Solferino red silk.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Between Birmingham and Cincinnati On
 Queen and Crescent Trains 1 and ,.

Eaectiye November 18th. Cafe dinins and observation car service was re-estab. iished on Queen and Crescent trains and Q between Chattanooga and Cincinnati I,his Is in addition to the cafe service oper- oted on Alabama Great Southern trains 1 and 2 between Attalla, Ala, and Radford Va and places the Queen and Crescent hefore the travelling public as the only line with dining car service serving all meals an route between Birmingham and Gin oinnaH. The train on which this ear is handled leaves Birmingham daily at 555 m. arriving at Cincinnati the same eyen- ing at 7:3O p. m. Returning, leaves Gin cinnati at S:30 a. m., arriving at Birminp ham at 9:55 D. m
 Full particulars as 10 tnls service can be obtained at Alabama Great Southern Rail- road passenger office, 2O19 First avenue, Birmingham Ala 11-23-tf
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

ties for semi-dress occasions this year that other materials seem out of the race in comparison There are more reasons than the much-to-be- considered one of cost that endear crepe de chine to the hearts of fash ions leaders. Its graceful draping quail ties and easy adaptability to the fashiona- ble trimmings of the season are not to be despised
 A bodice that is the embodiment of the seasons craze for contrast and elaboration is made of pastel blue crepe de chine upon a fitted lining of the same color silk. The bodice is appliqued with the narrowest bands of black ribbon put on to produce a plaided effect The yoke is scolloped and stitched with many rows of stitching as is
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the lower part of the waist. The two divis- ions are supported, as 1t were, by broad band of black satin which begirds the fig ure and rises to a scarcely perceptible point at the bust line.
 A deep square with detachable filling of satin constitutes the neck trimming which may be removed for evening purposes. The sleeves present something entirely new in the broad trimming below the shoulders and are extremely pretty.
 HELEN GREY-PAGE
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
FLORIDA. CUBA
Or Porto Rico Via the Southern Rail.
 way.

Double daily service on quick and conven- ient schedule is now offered via Soutborn Railway to points in Florida, making closa connection for Cuba or Porto Rico via either Tampa or Miami Through sle,ra. birmingham to Jacksonville, leaving Pir mingham 4:40 p. m; also through sleener Atlanta to Tampa, connecting with morning train from Birmingham.
 This is the most comfortable and best route to points in Florida, Cuba or Porto Rico. Cheap excursion rates now in effect
 For rates, schedules, sleeper reservations etc. amply to any agent Southern Railway or c. E. Jackson, T. P. A., Birmingham Ala. u-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Lafest an FashsoNs.
nresa of Scotch Plaid

A delightful combination is afforded in the accompanying toilette. which is devel- oped in scarlet and mahogany color. And yet the red is not a scarlet of the shade which is so familiar to all. It is cheerful blending of scarlet and old rose. known as solfcrino, and Is a color much seen in the beautiful Italian city of Solferino, repete with historic "reminiscences.
 Mahogany is one of the many browns, and initiates faithfully the article after which 1t is called.
 A shopping dress recently worn was made of Scotch plaid, combining these colors and
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
WASHINGTON TICKS.

Washington, January 12.-The state de- partment has been informed by MT. Hey wood, United States agent at Honolulu under date of January 1, that eight deaths have occurred from the bubonic plague at Honolulu; since the last telegraphic report, December 26, which announced three deaths from that cause. MT. Heywood also stated that the entire city of Honolulu was in quarantine.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Relief in Six Hours

Distressing kidney and bladder disease re- leved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure" It Is a great sur prise on account of It's exceeding prompt ness in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and back, in male or female Relieves re- tention of water almost Immediately. If YOU want quick relief and cure this Is the remedy. Sold by Collier Drug Co.,, Bir- mineham, Ala.
 2-2S-thurs -fri-sat-1yr
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHII.- DREN WHILE TEETHING. with PER- FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURE WIND COLIC. and is the best rem edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists fin every part of the world. Be sure ard ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents n hottla
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If you are contemplating trip to Florida Cuba or Porto Rico you will find 1t to yoltr interest and advantage to correspond with the undersigned regarding schedules. rates and sailing dates of steamers. The Plant system trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd division passenger agent. IS Commerce street. Montgomery, Ala
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
A Persian Velvet Effect

New Year calling modes ,are st1dkingly picturesque and modistes who supply the demand for the seasons novelties predict a year Of unprecedented popularity for the separsite waist. The handsomest bodices for calling and dressy occasions are made
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
NEW YORK AND THE EAST VIA
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

The Southern railway offers double daily service on convenient and quick schedules.
 Leave Birmingham 6:00 a.. m. and use the Washington and Southwestern Limited, through sleeper dining cars and library observation cars east of Atlanta.
 For sleeper reservations, tickets, etc., ap- ply to c. E. Jackson, T. P. A., 2019 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

until all danger of yellow fever contagion at Key West. their proper station. has been removed.
 The war department is informed that the squadron of the Tenth cavalry, which re- gently arrived at Galveston from Cuba, has been distributed among Forts Mcintosh, Clark, Brown and Ringgold, Texas, and probably will arrive at those posts this evening.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Relative to the reports in circulation some time ago of a contemplated massa- ere of American Christians al the Vilayet of Tarpoot, the state department has re- ceived from the United States minister at Constantinope information that no such massacre was threatened. Conditions at Harpoot are reasonably pacific, and no cause exists for alarm on the part of the Christians.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
NEW YORK AND THE EAST VIA THE
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY

The Southern Railway offers double daily service on convenient and quick schedules Leave Birmingham at 6:09 a. m. and use the Washington and Southwestern Limited through sleeper. Dining cars and library observatory cars east of Atlanta.
 For sleeper reservation, tickets etc, ap- ply to c. E. JACKSON
 T. P. A., 2019 First Ave
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

quality of foulard. The coforias is odd and very beautiful, and one of the popu- lar effects has a background of pale yell low traced with figures of reddish orange closely intersected with dots of Persian blue and dull green.
 bodice of this pattern designed for New Year Is made upon a fitted Ening, Is adjusted at the side where the opening Is concealed by one of the revers It has a vest of Persian blue satin and the pointed lapels are developed in cream-yellow satin appliqued with designs of the oodice ma terial. The figures are carefully cut out of the goods and sewed upon bits of lace then applied to the satin. The effect is wholly original, and afforded a variety to the pre- vailing passementerie trimmings of beads and shining threads.
 The neck of the bodice/is simply finished with a crushed stock of Persian blue satin trimmed along the upper edge with a grad uated ruffe of Renaissance lace.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Little strokes fell great oaks" You may escape winter colds by taking Hoods Sar- saparilla.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Attend our NeckWear sale today; 39c, or two for 75c.
 Ferd Marx.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

2lOO German Linen Collars, all shapes, lOc, at
 Ferd Marx's.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Highest grade Sc Cigar TeXie.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

A satisfying smoke-a Texie Cigar.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Naval Constructor Gilmore, who is at Newcastle-on-Tyne, inspecting the new cruiser Albany, has informed the navy de- partment that the vessel will be ready to receive her crew within two weeks. The department will send out a complement Of about 200 men on the Prairie, when she makes her next trip to Europe to form the crew of the Albany, and bring her to the United States. The reports indicate that the cruiser is very similar in speed and other qualities to her sister ship the New Orleans
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
Farcy Bodice of Pastel Blue Creme

Farcy Bodice of Pastel Blue Crepe If there is one thing that is emphasized ahove another in the department of fash ionable gowns, it is the fancy bodice; for ths is at present expressing the major part of modistes attention.
 Bodices of crepe de chine are such favor-
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 Before the completion of the Siberian struct the work already done, and this will cost not less than s25,G0o00o.
 This infermation is supplied to the state department by Commercial Agent Greener, at Vladivostock. His report, compiled from Russian sources, shows curious condition of affairs the road. In the haste of construction and the anxiety to get every thing cheap, the road was laid with a 12-pound rail instead of a 24-pound rail. The bridges were built of wood and cross ings were far apart. Consequently, more than twenty miles an hour cannot be made on the level with safety.
 To add to the danger, there has been put on the line one of the heaviest engines in existence, the compound system. The light rails, the steep inclines and the high gradings combined make the travelling risky.
 On steep inclines, owing 10 the light rails. tne heavy engine cannot be held, and running at a speed of thirty-three miles an hour turns the rails out. Therefore, 1t has been concluded that the road must be reconstructed on broader lines Ferdinand Peck, commissioner general from the United States to the Paris expo sltion, has secured from the French gov ernment through the department of state the remission of duties on printed matter | dealing with our exhibits. He also secured space for Cuban, Puerto Rican and Ha- l waiian products as an independent exhibit. It is said at the war department that batteries B and M of the First artillery, | whose orders to proceed from Fort Mon- I roe to Key West were revoked yesterday, l have simply been detained at Fort Monroe
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

of Persian velvet CT Oriental cloth. This velve: Is 90 al'.n and soft that were it not for the supplementary weft of satiny threads it might be taken for heavy
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Gelders' oysters are famous.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

The industrial commission today heard Joseph Bishop, secretary of the Ohio state board of arbitration. He gave the com mission the results of arbitration in Ohio. He said that wherever recognized commit tees representing labor settlement without strike was the result.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Representative Pearce, of Maryland, to- day introduced bill flor the suspension of tariff duties upon imports when. their sale or manufacture are monopolized, and providing for commission on foreign com merce to investigate and report 5o the president thereon"
 Among the other house bills was one by MT. Lloyd, of Missouri, to change the>oath of a cadet of the military academy So as to require him on admission to the fnsti- tution to subscribe to an oath that he will als tain from the practice of any form of hazias wlnie at the academy.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13

Assistant Secretary Taylor of the treas- ury department, told the house committee on public buildings and grounds today that the supervising architects office was much hampere1 because of an advance of about 30 per cent. in building materials. Many appropriations for public buildings has been found to be quite inadequate because of advancing prices. Moreover, the cost of sites had also risen. There are about B public buildings before the committee in- volving appropriations of 20OOO,O0O.
The age-herald., 1900-01-13
DINING CAR SERVICE

Try Gelders' Business Mems Lunch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03

stone of Atlanta, Ca, at the st. James,
but your people do not know how to OBJ
serve street car etiquette. At my home
it is absolutely necessary for gentleman
to arise and give a lady his seat, provid-
Ing there are no vacant seats in the car
If he should not arise the ladys escort
would request him to do SO. Should he
still refuse there would undoubtedly be
| an exciting few minutes on that car. I'll
wager that the man who refused to va
cate his seat in favor of lady would very
soon find himself sitting on a curbstone
wondering what had happened. Here is
another phase of the street car situation
Your conductors spy a passenger, pull the
bell the car stops, the passenger is hus-
| tied aboard and the car goes ahead. With
US the conductor must get off the car
assist the lady to a seat and then start his
car. Failure to observe this rule means
| instant DISMISSAL
You see so much about Kentucky in
| the papers," said H f. Queen at the Ma
| tional last night, that I hardly think
| could tell you anything of interest. One
| thing, however, l want to say and that
is that this Goebel business has cost the
state millions of dollars, and will feel
| the effects of 1t for twenty-five years.
| There is not a capitalist in the country
! that would invest his money in business
| In the state today. l know Of one real
| estate deal in my city of Covngton in
| HoiNihs thousands OF dollars winch has
| been made contingent upon the election of
| Mr.. 1erkes. This condition of things pre-
| walls throughout the entire state and as
| long as the present crowd is in control
| the financial and commercial interests of
the state Will continue to suffer"
| Mr. Queen stated that he was not a poll
| tlcian and did not wish to talk politics in
| any form. He was democrat. but could
| not swallow the Goetel faction. He said
| that he believed that MIR. Yerkes would
| carry the state on account OF his sup
port 10y the best element of the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
JAPANESE SERVANTS.
Well to Inquire Whether They Ar,
Princes or Divinity Students

Well to Inquire Whether They Are
Princes Or Divinity Students
From the Critic.
A lady, talking to me about servants the
other day, said that she liked the Japanese
better than any others for many reasons,
but that even they had their drawbacks,
one being that they did not like to stay in
the country after the first Of October, as
so many of them were college undergrad
yates. Il have a Columbia junior in nv
dining ROOM" said she, land a Harvard
divinity student In my kitchen at the pres
ent time, but that is not all. A short time
ago had chamber man and waiter who
was highly recommended to me by a fellow
Japanese who had lived with me before.
He was nice-looking little fellow but not
a very good servant. for his mind seemed
to be on other things rather than his work
And then he would ask me such profound
questions! I really could not answer them
and he always had book in his hand even
when he was making the beds. Finally
had to tell him that, much as I liked him
In many ways, 1 should be obliged to let
him go. All right he said. and to my sur
out. without waiting for his money. AS
money is usually the thing that they work
for / wondered and waited. Hearing moth
ing from him, wrote to the Japanese
WHO'LL Hdu engaged making
particular point Of the unpaid wages. The
man wrote back not to worry about that;
| that my ex-chambermaid and waiter was
| not in need Of money; that he was prince
who had come to America to travel and OBJ
| serve; that he was going to write a book on
| our manners and customs, and thought that
| the best way to learn them was to live in
an American household! Since then have
| been particular to ask my Japanese SER
wants whether they are princes in disguise
| or only divinity students"