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The age-herald., 1900-01-04
MORMONISM TAUGHT
 IN MISSISSIPPI
Governor McLaurin Denounces the Sect Strongly in His Annual
 Message

Jackson, Miss, January 3.-The reading Of Governor McLaur.n's message in the legislature today created quite a surprise when the section referring to the growth Of Mormonism in Mississippi was reached.
 The governor denounced the Mormon sect in scauhing terms and recommended the adoption of laws that will prevent the teachings of the doctrine in the state. Dur ing the discussion of the subject he said;
 There is no threatened danger to the state more baneful than the lecherous teaching, of the Mormon apostles of polyg- amy It is more dangerous because 1t is taught under the guise of the ministry of the gospel. The Mormons disclaim the open teachings of polygamy in the pulpit but they teach it in the corner and the minis- ter's cloak gives potency to the speech
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
BISHOP BLENK ARRIVES
The Eminent Divine Meets With Royal
 Reception at Puerto Rico

The Eminent Divine Meets With Royal
 Reception at Puerto Rico
 Correspondence of the Associated Press).
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, December 26 lS99.-Rt. Rev. James H. Blenk, the new bishop of Puerto Rico arrived al San Juan December 2l, after a pleasant voyage from Santiago de Cuba He left New Orleans November IS. From Santiago to San Juan ne was accompanied by fat. Rev. F. W. de Paula Barnada, archbishop of Santiago de Cuba, and his brother, Father Barnada and the bishops chaplain, Father Foman- deg.
 The archbishop returned by the same steamer, the Maria Hererera, the follow ing day.
 The ceremony attending the reception of blsnop Blenk was most impressive and of great solemnity The people, who were in large numbers, were very orderly and quiet. Immediately on landing the bishop was received by the acting bishop the priests and the acolytes of the Roman catholic church. He advanced to the cushion placed before him and was blessed oy Fne acting bishop of Puerto Rico. The procession then marched to the Church of st. Anne. The native band rendered se- Ieclions of sacred music outside while tne bshop was invested With mitre and crozier py the acting bishop. Then through crovd ca streets the cathedral Was reached. where nigh mass was celebrated The bishop was preceded on the way by two priests. chant ing the offices of the church iron, ,tba prayer book. e
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
ConspiracY Trials ided

Paris, January 3.-The conspiracy trials before the senate, sitting as the high court, came to an end today, except for the sen tences in the case of those convicted Out of the seventy-five alleged conspirators who were thrown into prison five months ago and who have been since released in patches owing to want of evidence, only Nm. de Roulede, Guerin and Buffett have been found guilty; and these three are ac- corded "eXtenuatfn circumstances" which reduces their punishment to detention in a fortress or punishment. It is understood that the sentences will vary between five and ten years detention. President Loubet may extend pardons in accordance with the Beranger law in favor of first offenders.
 Strong precautionary measures were taken today in the vicinity of the senate house, but there was no sign Of disorder anywhere when the judgments were rem dered.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
- - Large Df!egation Expected

Fort Worth, Tex, January 3.-F'rom in- formation received here today Denver, Col, will send to the annual convention of the National Live Stock association, which con- venes here on the 18th, larger delegation than ever before left that city onS.any. similar occasion. The citizens have raised, sl 300 with which to pay the expenses of band of twenty-five musicians to accom- pany the delegation, which will number about 200 The Utah delegation of 150 will join the Denverites in the latter city. This number will be increased by delegates from other towns in Colorado and New Mexico. and will travel in two special trains of Pullmans over the Colorado and Southern road. The present indications are that the convention will be attended by 5000 dele gates and visitors.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Julia Morrison Case Called Today

Chattanooga, Tenn, January 3-The case of Julia Morrlson-J James, for the murder of Actor Frank Leidenheimer, will be called for trial in the circuit court here tomorrow The defendant has been closely confined prisoner in the county jail ever since the ragedy. Her attorneys have secured about thirty dispositions, and it is learned they are ready to go into trial Relatives of Leidenheimer will attend the trial from New Orleans. It is possible the state may ask for another continuance on account of the absence of witnesses, but indications are that the case will go to trial.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Little Interest in Memphis Election

Memphis, Tenn, January Every little interest is being manifested in tomorrow's municipal election, the officers to be filled being only minor ones. There is a regular democratic ticket and an independent tick ct. The regulars are supported by Mayor Williams, while Hon. D. P. Hadden, the vice-mayor, is the leading spirit in the n- dependent movement The most important office to be voted for is that of fire and po- lice commissioner, Hon. Hugh L. Brnkley being the candidate of the regulars and Dr. G. B. Malone being the independent stand ard-bearer. Tomorrow's vote will be a light one, and indications point to the suc- cess of the entire regular democratic ticket.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
STOCK MARKET
 WAS DEPRESSED Everything Went the Toboggan
 Towards the Close. HIM cplIpIC AT nprNlMN
FEW SPURTS AT OPENING
The Isolated Points of Strength Proved Entirely Insufficient to Sustain
 Prices in the Face of Dribbling Sales

New York, January 8.-The stock market was unable today to resist the factors working towards reaction, and closed at losses both for speciaties and in the rail roads, running from 1 to points.
 Depression was manifest from the open ing in sympathy with the earlier declines dn the London market. but the downward tendency was resisted
 A number of the Industrials stocks ad- vanced in a small excited manner in the first hour, and induced a sympathetic har- denfng of prices all through the list Con- sohdated Gas jumped points on the re- popt of it's absorption of an electric light ing company and incidental advantages in the local gas war. American Tobacco rose an extreme points, and the continental tobaccos were strong. Sugar showed dis position to continue it's advance, and some of the iron and steel stocks maintained yesterdays show of strength in the group. Later in the day there was vigorous up- ward movement in New York Central, with a slight sympathetic response in other Vanderbilt stocks.
 The bond market showed yielding ten dency in sympathy with stocks. Total sales, par value, $1,975,OOO. U. s. new As, registered, advanced & per cent, and U. S. new As, coupon, the 3's, old As and 5s ad vanced A per cent. in the bid price.
 New York, January 3.-Money on call steady at 4M6 per cent: last loan, per cent; ruling rate per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper per cent.
 Sterling exchange firm, with actual bus- ness in bankers bills at $4S71s for demand and $4.S2la for sixty days
 Posted rates, $4.S3@$4. SSh.
 Commercial bills, 4Sl@$4.S112.
 Silver certifcates, 5S1a@59k
 Bar silver. 5SA.
 Mexican dollars, 47b.
 Government bonds strong.
 Railroad bonds irregular.
 State bonds inactive.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
speech of King, of Wurten,bnr.

Stuttgart. January S.-The speech of the king of Wurtemberg in presenting the new century decorations to his regiment is re- garded as evidence of the disposition of the lhuepenoeht states to support the emperor's policy King William IT.. after extolIine the empire, said:
 4 We look upon its mighty fabric as firmly welded and commanding respect but at the same time imposing on us the sacred duty of preserving under all circumstances what has been achieved and of defending it against any danger to the last drop of our blood"
 His majesty concluded with calling for three cheers for the emperor
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
YAou1s PREPARING ATTACK
The Indians Will Make Raid on City of
 CuanamaS

Austin. Tex, January 3.-A dispatch from Ortiz, state of Sonora, Mexico, says a courier has reached there from Generai Torres camp who says there is much activity in the Yaqui Indian camps and iliat definite information has been received that the rebels are preparing for an att tack on the city of Guanamas. There is a garrison of. few companies of govern- ment troops at Guayamas and several hundred able bodied citizens in the town,
 Unless General Torres intercepts' the Yaquis the Indian attack on the town may be successful and they may be able to get control of the Sonora railroad thus pre- yentng the government rushing reinforce ments to the rescue -
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Hryan Returns to Lincoln

Lincoln, Neb., January 3.-Coonel W. J. Bryan returned to Lincoln today from St. Louis, after an absence of six weeks He found number of leading democrats from other states awaiting him and conferred with them in an informal way. Mir Bryan will remain In Lincoln until Saturday. He is interested in the meeting of the fusion state central conventions Friday, and Is to respond to toast Friday at the banquet of the Nebraska Travelling Mems club. He leaves for Chicago Saturday morning.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
oUARTERMAsTER's TUG SUNK
Collided With Another Boat-All Saved
 But One

Boston, January 3.-The United States ouartermaster's tug Resolute, Captain Geo. Loring, was sunk in the harbor early to- night in collision with the steel ocean tug Swatara of the Philadelphia and Read ing Coal companys fleet. All on board are believed to have been saved except Engin-- ger Ottobine who had not been found at late hour Among the twenty-one persons on board were Captain Brown, Seventh arr tdllery and daughter; Lieutenant Hatch, Fourth artillery; Mrs. Hatch and Miss Hatch.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
 TOM SHARKEY ACCEPTS
The Sailor Agrees to Fight Jeffries
 Twenty Rounds

Hot Springs, Ark, January 3.-Tom Sharkey tonight, in answer to challenge from James Jeffries sent him by wire through a New York paper, in which the latter agrees to fight him twenty rounds within thirty days, the winner to take all, provided Tom O Rourke is excluded from his (Sharkey's) corner, stated that he was glad of an opportunity to fight Jeffries within the time specified and on the terms stated. He would insist, however, that George Siler not referee the fight.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
vii increase It's srmy

Budapest. January 3.-The Pest-Hirlap says that the Hungarian govern ment contemplates spending 10000 pounds immediately for increasing the army and navy in consequence of the grave Europe an situation The government, according to ahe same authority will also propose to the Austrian and Hungarian parliament an increase of the annual grant for defensive purposes.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
ENGLAND HAS NOT ANSWERED PROTEST Lively Exchange of Notes in BundeSrath Matter. COOL HEADS PREDOMINANT In Any Event the Seizure of German Vessel is Being Used to
 Pass the Proposed
 Navy Bill
COOL HEADS APPROXIMATE

Berlin, January 3.-The German foreign office informed the correspondent of the Associated Press this evening that. Great Britain had not then wered Germanys note of protest regarding the seizure by the British cruiser Mag.cienne of the German imperial mail steamer Bund esrath off Dela- goa Bay.
 It appears that the British foreign office desires first to communicate with Durban on the subject This desire is not regarded as indicating any disposition on the part of Great Britain to delay the final adjust ment of the matter
 1t is known that there has been a lively exchange of notes on the subject. but cool heads seem to predominate so far
 The Neuste Nachrichten says 1t learns that the foreign office is pressing the Bundesrath incident decisively from the le- gal standpoint but hopes for an adjust ment without interruption of correct offi- cial relations.
 The correspondent of the Associated Press has received information going to show that the Bundesrath was possibly guilty of carrying central band. Heavy shipments of arms and ammunition were shipped in De- cember to Macao and Hong Kong, consign- ed to order. It is surmised that their ultim- ate destination was either the Philippines or the Transvaal.
 In any event the Bundesrath incident is being worked to create sentiment in favor of naval increase, and the passage of the navy bill is now considered assured, in spite of centrist opposition. No serious conflict between Emperor William and the reichstag is expected. On the contrary, popular sentiment for larger navy is con- stanty growing.
 The semi-official Berlner Post says: We expect to see the reichstag equal to a great national task. Otherwise an appeal to the voters will undoubtedly secure favorable majority. sss
 The official Berlnger Correspondenz quotes in double leaded article the declar- alton of the Hamburg chamber of com merce that Germanys navy must not re- main behind other navdes, and pronounces this a "most significant demonstration Tn favor of an increase of the fleet and world policy for Germany"
 The pronouncement of the Hamburg chamber was very emphatic. "Germany must cast her eyes toward the future and make her power felt, if she wishes to main- tain her rank among the nations. We can congratulate ourselves upon having ruler impressed with this historical necessity.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
consnI studer Died at Naples

Washington, January 3.-The state de- partment has received notice of the death at Naples, where he had been i'll for a long time, of A. c. Studer, United States con- sul at Sorrento. MT. Studer has been in the consular service for many years, once filling the post at Singapore. He was ap- pointed consul at Sorrento March 15, 1899.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
oYelp Beer Widows and Orphans

Grand Rapids, Mich, January 3.-John Stekete vice consul of the Netherlands, today forwarded a draft for s3,700, Grand Rapids HolIanders' latest contribution for the widows and orphans of Boers killed dn South Africa.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Bradley Win be Republican Nominee

Frankfort, Ky, January Ex-Governor w. O. Bradley will be the republican nominee for senator. Congressman Vincent Boreing has made quiet canvass for the nomina- ton. but ex-Governor Bradley is the choice of a sufficient number of the republican members to make his nomination certain now that the republican anti-Goebel coali- tion on General P. Wat Hardin has fallen through Bradley is being supported by both Governor Taylor and Senator Deboe.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
ACCIDENTAL KILLING
Charles Davis Was Shot and Instantly
 Killed Near Ashford

Ashford, January 3.-(Speeial) )-Charles Davis was shot and instantly killed by Will Hopkins about three miles north of Ash ford this evening. The killing was accident al, and was done with Davis pistol. Both were respectable young white men. Davis was from Barbour county.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
National Home in Excellent Condition

Washington, January 3.-The secretary of war has sent to congress a report from Major Knox, inspector general of the army, on the condition of the National Soldiers homes. It shows the homes in ex- cellent condition. It Is recommended that a law be framed to admit veterans of the Spanish and Philippine wars to these homes
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Congressman BoutelIc Improvin~'

Bangor, Me, January S.-Priyate letters from the attending physician at Mclean asylum Waverly, Mass, says: "l am very glad to say that Congressman Boutene has made some further progress since l wrote You on Friday last"
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
LOCAL MARKETS

tccsi Cotton Market Good middling, 7c. Middling, 6%c. Strict low middling. 6ssc. Low middling, 6hc.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
WOULD RETURN TROPHIES
Resolution Introduced to Return Cap-
 tured Flags and Cannons

Washington, January s.-Mr. Shafroth to- day introduced in the house a ioint raso,,, tion proposing the return to Mexico of th, cannon, flags and banners captured during the Mexican war, with appropriate ex. pressions of friendship and good will"
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Birmingham City Bonds
The Indi n Agreement Transmitted

Washington, January 3.-The secretary of the interior today transmitted to the senate the agreement recently entered into by the commissioner of the government with the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Gst,cre Has Another Til,

Sterkstroom, January 3.-General Gata- ere today met the invading forces at Cy- phergat. near the British advance camp at Bush ma nshoek The Boers retired hur- riedly shortly after the British artillery opened fire. The enemy occupied Molteno and Cyphergat today, but the latter place is now reoccupied by us
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Oh .aoo

Chicago, January 3.-Iresponsive cables were a depressing factor in the wheat mar ket today, May closing as@15c under yes terday. Corn closed hc and oats a shade lower. Provisions, affected by heavy hog receipts and persistent profit-taking, closed under yesterday; May pork, 121ac; May lard, 10c, and May ribs 5a715c lower.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Massachusetts Legislature Meet.

Boston, January 3.-The legislature met today and organized by tine election of George E. Smith of Everett as president of the senate for the third time, and James T. Myers of Cambridge as speaker of tine house.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
pnshinptl,e ase

Hamburg. January 3.-Herr Adolph Woer- mann, president of the Hamburg chamber of commerce and principal owner of the Bundesrath, who went to Berlin to confer with the foreign office concerning the seiz- ure, said today:
 "The foreign office is pushing. the. caseF with the greatest energy. but decisive new is not expected for several days.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
tfaiiv Statemen5

Csalveston-F'irm middlng, 7-16c; sales, 592 bales; receipts, 10,1S0 bales; stock, 2sS,- S39 bales. eh
 Mobile-Nominal; middling, 7-16c; re- ceipts, 9S bales; stock. S9,OS2 bales.
 savannah-Quiet; middling, 7ssc; sales. 116 bales; receipts, 7Sf bales stock, l4S,- 330 bales.
 Charleston-No ominal; mfddling. TAG; re- ceipts, 292 bales; stock, 21,562 bales. .
 Wilmington-Ste middling, TAG; re- celpts, 34O bales; stock, 5,212 bales
 Norfolk-Steady middling, 7lac; sales, So bales receipts, 2,067 bales; stock, 4S,ls3 bales.
 Baltimore-Nominal; mfddling, FAC; re- ceipts, 1903 bales; stock, 19,569 bales.
 Boston-Quet middling, 7hc receipts, net, 5S3 bales; stock, 2,457 bales.
 Philadelphfa-Quiet; middling, Sc; re- ceipts, 355 bales stock, actual, 6,1O3 bales.
 St. Louis-Steady middling, ' 7-l6c; reE ceipts, 5,SS7 bales; stock, 1029S7 bales. st.,.s.,
 Memphis-Firm middling, 71ac; receipts, 1,26i bales; sales, 1,5Oo bales; shipments, 300 bales; stock, 104, ,14s bales. 2f
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool, January 3.-Spot cotton in fair demand; prices 1-16d lower; American md6ling fair, 4Ad; good middling, 9-16d; mddling, 419d low middling, 11-S2d; good ordinary, 5-32d ordinary, 31-32d. The sales of the day were 12,U00 bales, of which 5000 were for speculation and export and included 300 bales American. Receipts, Il. 900 bales, including 31OO bales American. Futures opened quiet and closed quiet at the decline. American middling. l.. M. G..
 January, 4.19 buyers; January and >Febru- ary, 4.16@4 IT buyers; February and March,
 4.13@414 buyers; March and April, 4.11W 412 sellers April and May, 4.09 sellers; May and June, 4.O7 sellers; June and July, 4.O4@N.O5 buyers; July and August, 4.0S@ 404 sellers; August and September, 3.64lp 400 sellers; September and October, 3.55 value; October and November, 34Sq3. .45 value fsz4
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
COTTON MARKET lg WAS VERY WEAK Closed Steady With Net Loss of
 Several Points. SOUTHERN NEWS BULLISH The Claim Was Made That Closing Up of Long Standing Straddles in
 English Market Was Re-
 sponsible for the Break
SOUTHERN NEWS BULLISH


 New York, January 3.-The cotton market opened weak and excited today, with prices to points lower, this decline being imme- diately followed by further drop of 4Q5 points, after which fuctuations were varied with the general tendency for a time toward recovery. The news from the south was bullish, but cable advices were emphatically against the market. Though the claim was made that closing up of long standing "straddles" in the English market was en- tirey responsible for the serious break there, the impression was quite general here that an abundance of selling orders had been sent over from this side, together with predictions for a marked change in the price movement and attitude of the south. Liverpool was a large buyer of the near months in the forenoon. Aside rom enormous Wall street selling the outside public took comparatively little in today options.
 At the close sentiment was very much mixed. Prices were advanced sharply In the last few minutes under heavy selling from Wall street The market was finally steady at net loss of to 14 points.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
BONDS

United States 2s, registered... ...... .102R United States 3s, registered.... ........ .1O92s United States 3s, coupon.... .......... 110A United States new As, registered. ..... .134B United States new As, coupon.... ..... .1S4 United States old As, registered. .114A United States old As, coupon.... ......1 .114A United States 5s, registered. =. .......1 .113 United States 5s, coupon.... .113 Louisiana new consols 4s.... .... .. 105
 North Carolina 6s.... ........ .... .... .122 North Carolina 4s.... ..... ..102 Tennessee new settlement 3s.... .. . 92 Virginia Centuries..... .... .... ....... 831s Virginia Centuries deferred. .... ....
The age-herald., 1900-01-04

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour was steady. No. 3 spring wheat, 60@67c; No. red, 6siac. No. 2 corn, 3lAc. No. 2 oats, 2262sAc; No. 2 white, 25Ac; No. white, s2i5s@2514c. No. ? rye, 51km53Ac No barley, 39d44c. No. 1 flax seed, $l.4S; Northwestern, s1.4S; prime timothy seed s2.S2h. Mess pork, per barrel, $910@10.41; lard, per 100 pounds $5. 5.500l5.75 short rib sides, loose, s540@5.70; dry salted shoulders. boxed, 51sM54c; short clear sides, boxed, so.65@575. Whisky, distillers' finished goods, per gallon, $1.231z. Sugars-Cut loaf $5.69; granulated, $51S No. yellow corn, 31A@3l5kc. Clover-Coptract grade. $S.O0G1 1000. On the produce exchange today the butter market was firm; creamery. 1SR 27kc; dairy, 17423c Cheese was firm at 12G12%c. Eggs were firm; fresh, 19c.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, January 3.-Cotton was ouiet; sales. 3,95O bales; ordinary, 3-loc; good ordinary, 11-d6c; low middiing, 3-16c; mfddling, 7-16c good middling, 7shc. middling fair, 15-16c; receipts, 10,619 bales; stock, 405,620 bales.
 Consolidated statement: Net receipts, 93. .42S bales exports to Great Britain, So'4i bales; to France, 16,1O2 bales; to the contl- nent 70.0S2 bales; stock, 1,41O,O0O bales.
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
The Iron Market.

Birmingham, January 3.-The follow are the present quotations in iron:
The age-herald., 1900-01-04

New York, January 3.-Cotton, quiet; middling "A: net receipts 493; gross, 14bz; sales 147; stock, 115,6S5; Continent, hS; France 453,