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The age-herald., 1900-12-22
THE BOOK THEY THINK IS BEST.

From London Cable Letter
 The Academy recently asked a number of well known men to name the two books which they had read in 1900 with the most interest and pleasure. Frederick Harrison said the only ffrst-class book of 1900 was Hewletts Richard Yea and Nay" I. Zangwill named Anthony Hopes "Quisan- te," and Stephen Philipp's "Herod;' Sir D. s. Ball, the Life of Arbishop Benson" by his son, and Mary Colmondeley's Red Pot tage;" Dr. Parker, Robert Orange" and Marie Corelli's Master Christian:" Arthur Pinero, "Huxleys Life and Letters and Beatrice Marshall's Emma Marshall."~ Of thirty-two answers only two mentioned American writers. Max Beerbohm named Henry James Soft Side of Life" and Richard Pryee, Annie Wakema ss Auto biography of a Choirwoman.'
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

From the New York World
 In the year 1900 the Territory of the Uni ted States was PA square miles; in 1900 1t is S,76S,521 square miles. This in an ex- pansion of nearly S,0O0COO square miles in 100 years. It is the most amazing record of tenritorial growth ever made by a na- tion, if We consider that the great bulk of all the area gained forms a continuous do- main on one continent, which it spans from ocean to ocean, and whose inhabitants speak the same language and live under substantially the same laws
 Great Britain has expanded the area of her Empire from l, ,0425 595 square miles in 1900 to 1275l 600 square smiles in 1900 But her newly acquired territories arg widely scattered and are peopled by q large va rety of alien races. speaking different lan- guages and living under different laws.
 France, which ruled over 1,0j6 726 square miles in 1900. now flies her flag over 363S,- 755 square miles, but in her case also her enlarged territory is populated by many alien races.
 Russian territory has increased from E.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
-Gaynor Case Continued.

New York, December 21-Abram J. Rose continued his argument today before United States Commissioner Shields in his effort to prevent the removal of John FA, William T. and E. H. Gaynor and Benjamin Greene who are accused of conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with the inn provement in Savannah harbor, which was done under the direction of Oberlin M Car ter, who is now in jail, to the jurisdiction of the United States Court in Georgia for trial. MT. Rose insisted that all proof went to show that there was no conspiracy to de- fraud the government and that there was no evidence to show that the government has been defrauded. In conclusion, he said the integrity of the work done by the con- tractors had been established beyond all question.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

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 MT. Morton Kirke Moore has returned to Birmingham from Baltimore, where he successfully underwent a surgical opera tion for appendicitis. He Is now in excel lent health.
 MT. George Fleming Moore of Montgom- cry Masonic grand inspector-gen of Alabama and one of the very few thirty third degree Masons, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Former State Auditor Malcolm C. Burke of Montgomery was in Birmingham yes terday.
 Criminal Court Clerk John Bradley and John c. Burgin have returned from the Coosa river valley, where they successfully pursued with deadly intent all sorts and conditions of game birds1and animals.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
SCHOONER A TOTAL LOSS.
The Captain and Two Men are Drowned.
 Others Hurt.

Cape Henry. Va. December 2.-By tele- rqhone from Dam Neck Station it is learned that the schooner Jennie Hall which strand ed eight miles south of Cape Henry at a. m., will be total loss. The captain and two men are drowned. The bodies are not yet recovered. Four nearly died from ex- posu-e but were rescued in the brooches buoy One man still clung to the mizzen crosstree. By heroic efforts the life-savers succeeded in getting the sailor into the buoy and he was hauled safely off. One of the surfmen was washed out of the life boat but was rescued. The weather is rainy, with light fog and northwest gale blowing 50 miles an hour.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
THE VACANT CHAIR.

James Whltcomb Riley. Missed his voice last Chris mus-missed
 Them old cheery words, you know. Mother helt up tel she kissed
 All of us--then had to go And break down! An I laughs: Here ], Chrism comes but onc't year." Them s, his very words,'' sobbed she. 'When he asked to marry me- "Chris' mus comes but onc't year. "Chris' mus comes but onc't year!'
 Over, over, still I hear "Chris'mus comes but onct year.!
 ''Yit, like him, I'm goin' to smile
 And keep cheerful all the while;
 Allus Chris mus there-and here Chris mus comes but onc't year!"
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
CHILD FATALLY BURNED.
Little Girls Clothing Caught From an
 Open Crate.

Florence, December 21.-(Special)-T g. year-old daughter of John Gazer was fatal ly burned today by the igniting of her dress while sitting in front of an open grate. The father heard the screams and went to the rescue and found the childs dress in flames. He tore off the burning dress and wrapped the child in bedding. uazer was badly burned himself.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
PROMINENT MEN FIGHT.
Florida Senator Mixed Up In the Road
 With Four Men.

Tallahassee. Fla, December H.-NeWs has been received here of serious shooting at- fray which took place at Sopichoppy, Wa kua County, last night, according to the best information. Four men were engaged, State Senator w. c. Rouse, Edgar Nims, w. F. Edwards and Frank Walker. Nlms was shot dead and Rouse has since dled' The other two escaped with slight injuries. All the men were married except Walker It is said the trouble vas caused by an at tempt to settle business affairs Sopichoppy is S9 miles from Tallahassee Walker did the shooting.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
MRS. FRYE DEAD.
Wife of Senator William p. Frye Dies
 Very Suddenly.

Washington. December A.-Mrs. William P. Frye, wife of the president pro tenn of the Senate, died suddenly at the Hamilton Hotel this morning at 9:30 o'clock.
 Mrs Frye on last Thursday suffered an acute attack of indigestion and had since been ill When she arose this morning she was apparently much improved and par took of breakfast Shortly after leaving the table the end came without the slight est warning, heart failure causing death
 The body will be taken to Lewiston, Me, the home of Senator Frye.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Ratification of Canal Treaty.

The treaty amended in the respects recommended by the Committee on For elgn Relations only. It was amended so as to declare that it "supersedes" the Clay ton-Bulwer treaty. Other nations are not to be invited to guarantee the neutraliza- ton of the canal, and all of it's neutraliza- ton provisions are not to be construed as applying ito measures which the United States may find it necessary to take for securing by its own forces the defense of the United States and the maintenance of public order" /
 The last named amendment means much or little according to the construction placed upon it by the construing power. The treaty as amended now goes to Great Britain for acceptance, and what Lord Salisbury will do with it is problem. He States is the one country that cannot make a treaty on the spot The Senate is now by usurpaton a treaty-making branch of the government, whereas it formerly held the right to reject or ratify only. It now makes treaty and then ratifies it.
 The chances are that Great Britain will accept the amended treaty, and that Con- gress will then have no further excuse for opposing or delaying the passage of the Nicaragua canal bill, unless indeed the transcontinental railroad lobby can devise something new.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
STUDENTS ARM SHOT OFF.
Tom Smith Had Just Started for Home
 to Spend the Holidays.

Florence, December H-(Special )-Tom Smith, a student of the Normal College, had an arm shot off with a shotgun this afternoon while getting out of buggy. Rufus Nance, a classmate, handed Smith the gun wrapped in an overcoat, when it was discharged, tearing away the right arm above the elbow. Smith was taken to his home at Smithonia on the steamer Bessie Smith. He was preparing to leave on the steamer to spend the holidays at home when the accident occurred.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
ExchanqeabiIity of Gold.

Washington, December Y.-Chairunan Southard of the House committee on coin age will cali meeting soon after the holi- days to take up the bill suggested by the New York Chamber of Commerce and tn- troduced by MT. Levy of New York, provid- ing for the exchangeabiity of gold for all kinds of money when presented at the treasury. It is expected that hearings will be given to Secretary Gage and prominent representatives of commercial interests re- latiye to the proposed change.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Murderer Lewis Still Free.

New Orleans, December H.-Henry Lew is. the alleged negro murderer of Marshal Richardson of Gulfport, has not been caught, though bloodhounds and posses are still after him. The negro Lewis kill ed yesterday by the mob, turns out to have been wholly innocent of the crime Cd man Lewis is in jail at Mobile, Ala, and his son Joseph, who was captured yester- day is in jail at Scranton. Further lynch ing is probable if the guilty fugitive is caught.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

Ois.127 square miles in 1900 to 6.4ss. .es2 square miles in 1900.
 Germany is q brand new Empire. which dates from 1870 only, and now embraces territory that aggregates 1,023S4O square miles.
 And, If the world is regarded simply as big landed estate. these four nations-the United States, Russia, Great Britain and France-own 23OOO,OOO of it's total area of 51,O00OOO square miles, Including by far the most valuable of 1t all
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Radcliffe Died BraveIy.

Paris, Ill, December H.-Preserving to the last the silence with which he has shrouded his identity, John owens, alias Radcliffe, went bravely to an ignominous death on the gallows today for the brutal murder of James F. Hogue of this city on September 22. About 200 persons witnessed the execution.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
THE DIVORCE BUREAU.
Head Man of the Fraudulent Institution
 Gets Ten Years.

New York December 21-Recorder Golf today sentenced Henry Zeimer, one of the heads of fraduent divorce bureau, to ten years in States prison, and James Holden, alias Frank Wilson, a professional core snondent, to three years in States prison.
 Mrs Byrne Herrick and Mary Thompson, who said they had testified falsely in di- vorce cases, were allowed to go under sus- pension of sentence.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Cruiser Albany Aground.

Washington, December 21.-The Navy Department received a cablegram from Admiral Remey today saying that the cruiser Albany went aground in Subig Bay, but has been floated off The extent of the damage is not stated.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Millionaire Found Guilty.

Berlin, December 21.-Sternberg, the millionaire banker who has been on trial for long time past was found guilty to- day of unnameable immoralities, and was sentenced to two and half years impris- onment with loss of citizenship for five X-a1
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
ONE MORE PLANT.

From the Columbus Enquirer-Sun'
 Birmingham has just landed a million- dollar steel car plant which will employ 1000 skilled, high-priced men. Birmingham is a wonder.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Cabinet Meeting.

Washington, December Z.-The cabinet meeting today was void of interest, no public, business of importance being tranS- acted. No reference was made to the Hay Pauncefote treaty.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
ATLANTA'S PRESS AGENT.

From the Savannah News.
 Atlanta really ought to be very fond ol Mayor Woodward. He has done more te get .the name of the town into the papers than any of his predecessors.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
Biz Schooner Ashore.

Philadelphia, December LA big un- known schooner is reported ashore on Hen and Chicken shoal. just below Cape Hen lopen. The wind is so fierce that the life savers are unable to send any assistance to the crew.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

The water question is always paramount in St. Louis When it is not Chicago drain age canal water, it is Rainwater who wants to be Mayor
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

Senators Morgan and Pettus voted aye" when the canal treaty came up for the final vote. They voted in other words to build the Nicaragua canal, and that, too, right spPedfly
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

The Supreme Court is taking a whack at the Porto Rican case, which has been va riously decided heretofore. Its decision will stand unless the court again reverses itself.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

Uncle Sam is the first gold producer in the world, and if the Boers can stay in the field he will hold fast to his present posi- ton at the top of the list
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

The Roman general who put out the eyes of ninety nine out of every hundred in captured army was recalled in Omaha, and turned to account.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

As soon as the Kentucky steamed away the Sultan began to ask again for an item ized statement of Uncle Sam's account against him.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

4 Brooklyn minister has asked that his salary be reduced, but as yet there are no signs that he has started a stampede.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
HE OILY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
Leading Counties of the South.

Bulletin No. 20 presents in figures the population of every county in the country, and from it one is able to see what the rank of the leading counties in the cotton states accurately is. The following table shows every county in the South that has over 10000 population:
 l. Orleans Parish (New Orleans) .... .2S7, ,10f 2 Shelby County (Memphis) ......... .153, 557 g. Jefferson County (Birmingham) .140. 520 4 Davidson County (Nashville) ...... .122, S15 D. Fulton County (Atlanta) IT, ,3G3 6. Henrico County (Richmond) ..s.... .115, ,1l2
 This is all, and it is indeed doubtful whether the cotton states have another county that will cross the 100000 line in 1910. Montgomery County, Alabama, has 72.N7 population, and it may entertain hopes. Pulaski County, in Arkansas, has 6S.17O people and it is by far the most pop ulous county in that State. Florida is not in the running, for Duval County has but 39,7S3 population. In Georgia Chatham County may entertain expectations, for it sibility outside of Orleans Parish, and Mississippi has none at all it's most popu- lous county. Hinds, having but 52,57 peo- pie. North Carolina is in like condition, for Mecklenburg County has but 55, ,26S peo- pie. Charleston County, in South Carolina, has SS,O06 people, and it may cross the line in 1910, but it is a bare possibility. not Q probability. Spartanburg County has 65 56O people. Knox County, in Tennessee, is undoubtedly to be considered a candidate in 1910, for it has 74O32 people. In Texas there are Bexar County with 69, ,422 people, Grayson County with 6S661, and Harris County with 6, ,7S6 people. Norfolk County, in Virginia, has but 5O,7S0 people, and no other is a second to Henrico.
 Out of these possibilities there are but two that promise even fairly well to cross the line in 1910, and these are Charleston County, South Carolina, and Harris Coun- ty, Texas, the county of prosperous Hous- ton.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

Seats in the New York Stock Exchange promise to follow the COW that jumped over the moon.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

Pennsylvania coal deals are forerunners ened.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

The Hon. MT. Hanna's subsidy bill is la boring in heavy sea. It will never reach port.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

The Senate has smashed three treaties and made one within two years.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

The Roman general who put out the eyes of ninety nine out of every hundred in a captured army was recalled in Omaha, and turned to account.
 As soon as the Kentucky steamed away the Sultan began to ask again for an item ized statement of Uncle Sam's account against him.
 4 Brooklyn minister has asked that his salary be reduced, but as yet there are no signs that he has started a stampede. Seats in the New York Stock Exchange promise to follow the COW that jumped over the moon.
 Pennsylvania coal deals are forerunners of Alabama deals when the Warrior is op- ened.
 The Hon. Mr Hannas subsidy bill is la boring in heavy sea. It will never reach port.
 
 The Senate has smashed three treaties and made one within two years  The Boers are the best post-mortem fight CTS the world has ever known
 Editor Bryan is coming in for world of free but valuable advertising.
 President Harper was able to announce again that he had Got it.
 The Senate will get MT. Quay in its stock ing, nolcns volens
 A jacked-up stock market at Christmas time is a novelty.
 Looting followed the flag even if the con- stitutlon did not.
 Count Boni can give any gold brick points and beat it out.
 The weather is on the side of the Christ mas shoppers.
 The historical novel is a seller at any rate. iS nio
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

The Boers are the best post-mortem fight CTS the world has ever known.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22

Editor Bryan is coming in for a world of free but valuable advertising.
The age-herald., 1900-12-22
A CENTURY OF EXPANSION.

Santa Claus is only three nights away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
SPECIAL SERVICE.
st. Elixabeth's to Observe Chrlstmas
Festival Sunday Next.

At st. Elizabeth's Hospital special serv-
ice will be held next Sunday afternoon at
o'clock in the asylum chapel in observation
Of the Christmas festival. The choir, a
triple quartet, will be assisted by Mr..
Charles Thierbach at the organ Mr.. j.
Taylor Branson of the Marine Band in vio-
lin solos, Miss Alberta Reichenbach of this
city, soprano, and Mr.. Robert Green, bari
tone. The resident choir is composed Of
those connected with the institution, and
it's personnel for the occasion is as follows:
Sopranos, Mrs. Oxford French, Miss Mar
garet Quad, Miss Bertha Richardson, Miss
Roberta Reichenbach; contraltos, Miss
Emma " Dodge, Miss Mary K. Gouger,
Miss Nancy Gouger; tenors, DR.. Harry r.
Hummer Mr. E. T. Davis; bassos, DR.. c.
H. Clarke, Mr.. Harry M. Conrad, Mr.. A.
w. Leonard, Mr.. Robert Green. Mr. E. T.
Davis is the regular organist
The following program will be presented:
Hymn, "All My Heart This Night Re-
joices.'' ]. G. Ebeing; "Adeste Fideles."
]. Reading; festival hymn. who is This
So Weak and Helpless?" L. Minsau; violin
solo, Mr.. Branson, HandeIs Largo; an
them. Great is the Lord F. A. Shack
ley; anthem, "Hark, the Herald Angels"
p. A. Schneider; violin solo, Hearts and
Flowers Moses. Rev. w. G. Davenport
rector of the Emmanuel Protestant Epis-
copal Church. Anacosta, will be the off,
ciating clergyman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
NEW STREET RAILWAY BILL
TO BE INTRODUCED IN THE ILLINOIS
LEGISLATURE.
1t Provides for Municipal Control and
Open System of Finan-
cferinE.

CHICAGO, December 26.-Municipal con-
troll and regulation of street railways, with
popular safeguards in the nature of a per-
missive referendum and an open system Of
financiering and provisions for ultimate mu-
nicipal ownership, are the main features Of
the bill to be presented to the next legisla-
ture by the street railway commission of
Chicago.
The measure has been completed and
passed upon by lawyers, and is now ready
to go before the members of the city coun-
Gil for approval and the general assembly
for passage. The main points are:
Regulation of street railways in the inter-
est Of the public by the city councils.
Modified frontage law.
Repeal Of existing street railway act.
Street railway grants to be submitted to
the vote of the people If the city council so
orders 10 per cent of the voters ask for
such method.
Future grants to street railway companies
may contain provision for municipal owner
ship without compensation at expiration Of
the grant.
City may purchase street railways at eX
piration of grants.
Cost Of acquisition to be betrayed by
street railway certificates of Indebtedness,
but no bonds are to be issued against the
credit of the city.
Creation of street railway fund for re-
ceipts. interest on bonds and other moneys
received through traction legislation.
Uniform manner Of bookkeeping for all
traction companies. the books to be open
to inspection by state auditor at all times.
No bonds to be issued by any street rail-
way company except upon permission of
state board appointed to pass upon the mat
ter.
Detailed statement of financial condition
of every street rail way to be presented to
state auditor yearly and made public.
The street railway bill is to be followed
by the subway bill. to be drawn in accord
ance with resolution adopted by the coun-
Gil on February 3, 1900. Both bills are ex-
pected to reach the legislature in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-26
DEATH OF ALEXANDER w. EATON,
Union Veteran and Prominent in
Local ORGANIZATIONS.

Local Organizations.
Alexander Wadsworth Eaton, one Of the
most highly esteemed citizens of East
Washington. died at an early hour this
morning at his residence, 1910 Sd
street southeast, after long and severe
illness. He was born in the Washington
navy yard the 10Th of August, 1888, and
was the son of the late David Eaton, boat
swain, United States navy.
During the war between the states Alex
ander Eaton volunteered from the District
in the three months service and received
an honorable discharge. Later he was
identified with the board of public works
under Governor Shepherd, and was also
prominent contractor during that period.
During the last twenty years of his life he
was inspector of wood for the Anacostia
and Eastern district.
In private life his character was that
of an upright. honorable and charitable
gentleman. He was a member of Dawson
Lodge, No. IS. F. A. a. NJ; of Washington
Naval Chapter, No. 6, R. A. c., and of the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He
was also charter member of Syracusian
Lodge, No. 10. knights of Pythias, and
member Of the Veteran Volunteer Fire
mems Association, having been a member
of the old Anacostia Fire Company.
His wife and two married sonS-Frank
and George G. Eaton-by his first wife, sur
Vive him.