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The age-herald., 1900-12-30
CLEVELAND ON THE
 TWENTIETH CENTURY PRESIDENT

portant remedial legislation during sim gle Presidential term.
 Another argument of considerable weight in favor of the change is based upon the complaint that the business and other important interests of our people are now too frequently disturbed and dis quieted by the turmoil and heat of a presi- dential election. It is not amiss to add that substantial extension of the execu- tive tenure would pave the way for estab- fishing the ineligibility of an incumbent to succeed himself-which has long found fa- vor with large class of our people as a oonsummation much to be desired.
 Thus, American citizens in the twentieth century, will be charged with the duty of securing for themselves the actual. exist ence of popular rule by establishing a more direct mode of selecting the peoples chief executive in strict accordance with the peo- ple's will, and by so extending the tenure of his office as to enable him to better serve his countrymen and more thoroughly protect and defend all their interests"
The age-herald., 1900-12-30

New York, December % = Writing on ''The President of the Twentieth Century for a copyrighted special edition of the New York World tomorrow, ex-President Cleveland refers to the Presidential tenure in these terms:
 "Thoughtful citizens will more and more appreciate the objections urged against the present indirect and cumbersome mode of electing their presidents. The circum- stances in which this plan originated, II ever of controlling importance, ought no longer to excuse such a baffling confusion of ideas as grows out of the proposition that in a popular government the peoples s chief officer and their most direct repre- sentative may be made the recipient Of their trust and the depository of their power in fragrant opposition to the de- clared popular will.
 Strong arguments are from time to time
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
A RECOGNITION
 OF THE MOSQUITO Government Believes Insect is Responsible for Transmits
 sion of Yellow Fever.

Washington, December 29.-The United States government has formally recognized the responsibility of the mosquito for the transmission of yellow fever and malarial diseases This fact Is indicated by the is- suance of a general order by Major General Wood at Havana, directed to his post com manders, recting that the chief surgeon of the Department of Cuba has reported that it is now we'll established that ma- laria and yellow fever and hliarial infec- tion are transmitted by the bites of mos quitoes. Therefore the troops are enjoined to observe carefully two precautions:
 First-They are to use mosquito bars in all barracks, hospitals and field service whenever practicable.
 Second-They are to destroy the wig glers'' or young mosquitoes by the use of petroleum on the waters where they breed Permanent pools or "puddles' are to be filled up. To the others is to be applied one ounce of kerosene to each fifteen square feet of water twice a month, which will destroy not only the young but ts9 old mosquitoes. This does not injure drinking water if drawn from below and not dipped up. Protection Is thus secured, according to the order, because the mosquito does not fly far, but seeks shelter when the wind blows, and thus each community breeds its own mosquitoes
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
JANUARY WEATHER.
Weather Bureau Gives Results of Long
 Series of Observations.

Washington, December 29.-The following statements are based on average weather conditions for January as determined by long series of observation. As the weather of any given January does not conform strictly to the average conditions the state ments cannot be considered as forecasts:
 January Is a month of severe storms in the middle attitudes of the North Atlantic Ocean. Along the transatlantic steamship tracks these storms set in with southeast gales which shift to west and northwest with freezing temperature. Westbound ves- sells experience sudden shifts of wind from the southeast and storms of comparatively short duration, and have prevailing strong head (westerly) winds. Storms encounter cd by eastward bound vessels are fewer in number and of longer duration; the vessels and the storms travel in the same direction. Storms seldom appear in the tropical re- gions of the Atlantic and Pacific ocean in January. On the north coast of Cuba, how ever, and in the Gulf of Mexico high and cold north winds arc not uncommon during the winter months
 In the lake region and the Atlantic coast districts of the United States the severest January storms come from the west and middle-south with northeast, shifting to northwest gales and snow to the north and rain or light snow to the south of the paths of the storms. In the Pacific coast States the rainy season Is at its height and strong gales occur from the central California coast to Alaska. In the plateau and Rocky Mountain districts and on the great plains the prevailing weather Is fine and cold. This entire region is, however, subject to occasional cold waves of great severity which with snow and nigh winds sweep southward to New Mexico and Texas and sometimes to the Rio Grande and northern Mexico, causing great loss of stock on the great ranges.
 Frost is likely 10 occur in any part of the United States in January and about once in five years severe freezes occur in the gulf coast districts and in central and northern Florida,
 (Signedl WILLIS L. MOORE,
 "Chief U s. Weather Bureau'
The age-herald., 1900-12-30

urged in favor of a change in the tenure of the Presidential office These should challenge serious attention, to the end that the present constitutional limit may be re- moved and more reasonable and useful one substituted. There has been con
 tinual increase in Federal legislation of peremptory character and related to the immediate and routine necessities of the country and so it has come to pass that of the four sessions of Congress held dur ing a Presidential term, two are so brief as to scarcely permit the passage of neces- sary appropriation bills while of the others one occurs when the President is usually strange in his new office and bur dened with Opportunities and labors in- separable from change of administration and the remaining one encounters during it's continuance the interruptions, timidity and demoralization of a Presidential and Congressional canvass. These conditions suggest the seant opportunity allowed for the initiation and adoption of new and im-
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Letter Says the Police Have
 Found No Clue.
SCOPES AT THE PAT GROVE IDEA
Mr. cudahy Has Refused to Comply With the Terms of the Letter and Still Makes His Offer of
 $25,0o0 Reward.

Omaha, Neb December 29.-E. A. Cuda- hy, the millionaire packer, has received a second communication from the men who kidnapped his son. This time, as formerly, the letter contains a threat and says in sub stance that unless he withdraws his offer of $25, ,00O reward for the arrest and convic- tion of each of the three bandits, they win kidnap another of his children. The letter refers to the failure of the police to get anything like a tangible clue as to the iden- tity of the kidnappers, scoffs at the idea of Pat Grove being one of them, mentions the ease with which the first job was pulled off, and concludes by saying that if MT. Cudahy is as wise as he showed him self in the first instance he will comply with the request and withdraw the remarks at once.
 The letter Is written is pen and ink on the same kind of paper as the first and evil dently by the same person. It was found by a servant of the Cudahy household ear- ly on the morning of Thursday, December. 27. Some one called up the house by tele- phone and asked if Mr. Cudahy was in. The servant answered that he was not.
 Well, came the voice over the phone, you go out in the front yard and you will find letter there near the gate. It is ad- dressed to MT. Cudahy. See that 1t is de- livered to him personally and to no one else."
 The servant went out at once and found letter. It was plain white envelope and was addressed:
 MT. F. A. Cudahy, Senior, personal and private"
 Mr. Cudahy, who was then at his packing iTa Cn11th nN1an1 n1a .l home at once No one was permitted to see the letter at first except MT. and Mrs. Cudahy. MT. Cudahy's intention at the time was to keep its contents to himself, as the bandits had requested, but later he thought better of it, as he believed, that in he hands of the police, it would prove valuable clue, so tonight he took Chief Donahue into his confidence. The chief re- fused to disclose the nature of the sub ject discussed MT. Cudahy says he has not withdrawn the reward nor will-he do SO. It stands as originally offered.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Interest Payment suspended.

Berlin, December 29.-The mortgage bond holders of the Deutsche Grundschuld Bank, representing 79,6S6,7OO marks out of 95, ,S65, 300 marks have decided to allow the payment of interest to be suspended until further mo- tice. provided the company shall liquidate.
 Tho shareholders later met and-decided to hquidate. The chairman of the meeting at which this decision was reached, de- pressed the shareholders by announcing that Edward Schmidt, president of the su- pervisory council of the Prussian Hypoth- eteken Aikten Bank had been arrested. The committee of debenture holders of the latter bank reports that 241 900 GOO out of 26S. .000 600 marks of the mortgages are good While the
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
0OWARCER'S ACT
 CAUSES TROUBLE Appointment of KWang sIs Successor is HighhandGd' II WILL NOT BECOUNTENANCED The New Emperor is a Son of
 Prince Tuan AND OBNOXIOUS TO FOREIGNERS Hardly Likely That me Powers oper- ating In China Will Permit a Fur
 ther Increase of the Empress Dowager's Influence.
The New Emperor is a Son of
 Prince Tuan
AND OBNOXIOUS TO FOREIGNERS

Washington, December 29.-One month ago the Empress Dowager designated the young son of Prince Yuan as the successor Of Kwang Su Although the name given in the dispatches as that of the new successor differs from that named by the Empress Dowager sometime ago they may be one and the same as imperial names refer to the dynasties and change on appointment to the throne, that of Kwang Su being different from the name he bore before he ascended the throne. Should the change be con- filmed it would doubtlss be regarded by the powers as a high-handed act and one not likely to be countenanced.
 In the present condition of affairs such procedure by the Empress Dowager would be an offense against China as well as thu powers. Under the ancient system of Chb- na the Emperor Is able to name his sucs cessor at any time, going outside of the imperial family, although under the present. dynasty it has been the custom to desiga nate the son and heir as successor, or in the absence of a son to select a membeR of the imperial family.
 Nephew of Former Emperor.
 Kwang Su is the nephew of the former Emperor who had no sons and designated the youthful nephew to succeed him. But in the recent disturbed conditions of the efits pire the ancient usages appear to have been lost sight of, and in September 1898. the Empress Dowager executed coup a. etat and took the reins of government in her own hands, practically displacing the Em- peror. Later the Empress Dowager named the young son of Prince Yuan as the suc- cessor to the throne and now according to the press dispatches the Empress Dow- ager has displayed the Emperor with a successor.
 The previous acts of the Empress Dow ager have not been such as would permit intervention by the powers although tho Emperor has made appeals to Great Britain and other countries to uphold his ancient prerogatives. But with the powers operating in China it is not likely they will permit further exercise of the Em- press Dowager's influence, particularly if it takes the obnoxious form of seeking to confer power on a son of Prince Yuan, the chief conspirator in the Boxer disturbs ances. Besides the specific demands mad6 by the powers on China it is we'll known that the governments and their ministers at Pekin have for some time been con- sidering means of overcoming the sinister anti-foreign influence of the Empress Dow ager by excluding her from Pekin and from all further participation in the gov. ernmental affairs of China.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
SOUTH AFRICAN
 NEWS IS SCARCE Seems That British Are Regain-
 ing the Lost Ground BOERS IN DESPERATE PLIGHT Many Commanders May Never ReCroSs the Orange River. FRENCH OCCUPIES vENTERSD0RP That Is a Great Photographic Center and Gives the British Stronghold-Re-
 port Says That Kruger Has
 Lost All Hope.
FRENCH OCCUPIES vENTERsDoRP

London, December So-Last nights cable dispatches from South Africa add little or nothing to the information concerning the situation. though the general trend Of events seems to show that the British are regaining the ground recently lost.
 A special from Naauwpoort dated De- cember 2S repo rts that Colonel De Lisle defeated Hertsog eighteen miles west of Deaar, capturing a number of wagons and releasing the prisoners captured at Phil lipstown. Lieutenant Colonel Greenfell forced back Kritzenger towards Venter- stadt. Both commandos are in a desperate plight and will probably never recross the Orange river.
 A Standerton dispatch dated December 2S says it is estimated that 2OOO Boers were engaged in the operations in North Natal, hoping to break the British line of com munication. This plan failed and the Boers were driven off in each case with more or less loss their casualties in the last day or two numbering fifty, while the British casualties were slight
 According to Johannesburg dispatch of Fridays date, General French occupied Ventersdorp that day without opposition. This place being a great telegraphic center has been much used by the Boers for the dissemination of information.
 The possession of Ventersdorp, Ricihten- burg and Zeerust gives the British a stronghold upon this part of the country. From Carnavon under yesterdays date comes a dispatch saying that the Boers occupied Vosburg December 27 in force, and were reported to be moving on Cara von, where martial law has been pro- claimed
 The loyal field comets and farmers have assured the authorities that they will re- main loyal and will suppress disloyal talk. It is creditably reported according to a dis patch from New Castle, December 29, that Louis Botha has informed Commandant Spruight that Kruger has sent word that the bnrghers must lay down their arms or continue fighting their own account, as no support from Europe can be ex- pected.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Porto Rican Legislators.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.J
 San Juan, P R.. December 2e-The legis. lative body of Porto Rico adjourned on Sat. urday until January 2. It has been in ses- sion eighteen days Nearly fifty bills have been introduced. If present conditions con- tnue to exist, there will be confusion at the end of the session.
 The popular opinion among the Ameri- cans even among some of the higher offi- cials is that if the House continues as it Is, Congress will abolish it altogether and goYt ern the island through Governor and cab. met. Such irregular procedure has been fol- lowed that it Is question or some time to straighten things out.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Woman in the Case.

Omaha, December 29.-"There can be no doubt" said Chief of Police Donahue to- Light, that there was woman in the case and I have reason to believe that that wo- man is still In Douglass County. don't care to say just why think so. Grove was not a woman's man, so far as my knowledge of him goes. But it is difficult to understand why woman was pressed into service in this matter A woman could pick up a little girl on the street and carry her away easily, where if a man would attempt dt, the child would scream and be frightened into mysteries. So I think the appearance of the woman in the case was in this con- nection. I can say, however, that the police are looking for no particular woman at this time.n
The age-herald., 1900-12-30

Kansas City, Mo-, December 29.-Three women held up by highwaymen, one of whom is dying from injuries received; young girl attacked by an acid thrower and another girl criminally assaulted Is the record of crime in the two Kansas Cities for the past twenty-four hours. A lypching may follow the capture of the ravisher.
 At noon today white man enticed Ethel Campbell, the S-year-old daughter of a former deputy marshal from her home in the east bottoms and before making his escape nearly ehoked her to death to pre- vent an outcry being made. The girl, half unconscious, was found by a fisherman in a desolate place near the river and taken to the city physician's office. There she re-
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
KANSAS CITY IS HAVING 4 SAD
 EXPERIENCE WITH LAWBREAKERS

covered sufficiently to give description of her assailant A volunteer posse searched the bottoms all afternoon, determined to lynch the man If found. He has not yet been captured. The girl will recover.
 In Egerton, a suburb of Kansas City, Kan, woman garbed in black yesterday threw carbolic acid in 14-year-old Flanore Bare's face, severely burning her cheeks and forehead. No cause for the assault is apparent and no clue to the woman has been found. The story was not circulated until today, when it caused much excile- ment in Egerton. The girl had gone to the street car line to meet her mother.
 Within a. few days three women have been held up on this side of the river and attacked by highwaymen. One of the vic tims, Mrs. Mary Bolder, is in the hospital with q broken skull. She Is unconscious and cannot recover.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
CHICAGO SALOONS CLOSED
For the First Time Since the Present
 Mayor Held Office.

Chicago. H., December 29-An the sa- looms were closed as tight as drums to- night at midnight for the first time since the present Mayor, Carter H. Harrison, has held office.
 Chicago had taste of the blue laws ard the men sitting as grand jurors in the Criminal Court building through their de- Alterations and exposures were charged with the responsibility for the great change. The orders closing the saloons emanated from Chief of Police Joseph Kip ley's office and were read to every police officer detailed on night duty.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
GEN. MILES MAY ANSWER GEN. ALGER Says the Beef Question H; s Already Been Pretty Well
 Condemned.

Charlotte, N. C., December 29.-A special from Gold sboro to the Observer says:
 Lieutena nt-General Nelson A. Miles, U s. A., is in the city tonight en route to Wash ington. He is returning from hunting trip on Trent River. Speaking of Alger s attack he said:
 T haven't read 1t in its entirety. Alger waited some two years to make the attack and 1 guessI need be in no hurry to make reply. The beef question has been pretty well condemned already by the press of the country. If need be, may have yet some thing to say of the rottenness of the whole affait."
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
ouEY,s BATTLE BEGINS.
Friends of the Republican Leader Say
 His Election is Assured.

Harrisburg, Pa, December @.-The bat tie for United States Senator will begin in earnest within the next twenty-four hours. Colonel Quay and many of his lieutenants are on the ground and the leaders of the opposition will be here before night.
 The greatest interest attaches to the or ganization of the Senate and House. The stalwart Republicans believe that If they can organize both bodies the election of Colonel Quay will be assumed. Few of the Legislators are here and the majority will not come before Sunday night.
 Chairman Reeder of the Republican State Committee has arrived and opened head quarters.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Imperial Troops Scattered.
To Take up FIoatIna Debt.

Vienna, December 29.-The Vienna Zeit- ung will publish tomorrow imperial ordin- ances directing the taking up during the first six months of 1901 of fifty million kroner of the floating debt providing for the expenses of 19O0 neccssstated by the non-passase of tine budget bill Another decree continues until 1908, the freedom from duties of a-going trading vessels.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Pat Grove outwits Police.

St. Joseph, Mo-, December 29.-For the fourth time the police and detectives of this cityShave been outwitted by Pat Grove and the men who are alleged to be instrumental in keeping him from the clutches of the police. Capt. Henry Frans led squad of officers in a raid on building this even ing, in which it was supposed Grove and Galveston, alias McGee, Crowe's pal, were in hiding, but the officers found no trace of the men. The policemen, Dillon and Carson, stated tonight that Grove and Balston were in the building this afternoon.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Judge FaireIoth Dead.

Goldsboro, N. C., December 29 = Chief Justice William T. Faircloth died suddenly at his home in this city tonight about 10 o'clock He served twice on the suprems Court bench. being first appointed in 1sB and elected chief justice in 1894. He left 2 large estate. .ais
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
For couraoe and oaIIantry.

Washington, December 29.-The Navy Department has issued a general order commenting the courage and gallantry of Franz Anton Itrich, chief carpenters mate United States navy, and has awarded him a medal of honor and gratuity of s10O. This action is based upon a report made to the department by Commander E. P. Wood, commanding the U. s. s. Petrel, to which Otrtch was attached at the time.
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Pope Expressed Bitter Sorrow.

Paris, December 29.-Cardinal Richard Archbishop of Paris, has received a long letter from the Pope expressing bitter sorA row at the danger threatening the religious orders. His holiness advises the French bishop to work in perfect harmony to safe- guard the interests of the congregation
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
SHOT HIS WIFE
And Then Turned the Smoking Weapon
 On Himself.

Denver, Colo, December 29.-S. W. Hub- bick, said to be a. stock dealer of Omaha, shot at his wife, slightly wounding her, and then turned his weapon upon himself with fatal effect at No 1914 Champa street tonight The couple were married Christ mas day. It is not known what prompted the deed
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Bodies Wash Ashore.

Holyhead, December 29.-The bodies Qf twenty members of the crew of the British bark Primrose Hill, Captain Wilson, from Liverpool for Vancouver. which went op the rocks three miles off South Staeh durf ing gale and broke up, have been washed ash hnr
The age-herald., 1900-12-30
Bank cIearinqs of the United States.

New York, December 29.-Total clearings of all the bank clearing houses in the Uni ted States for the week ending today, were $1,S34, ,7S7, ,662, an increase of H.26 per cent over the corresponding period of last year.