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The age-herald., 1900-12-27
5 oNLY pAILY NEWsPApER IN ALAsAMA
Joint Note to ChIna.

The joint note has been signed at last, and sent by wire to the Emperor of China, and presumably to the Dowager Empress, who does not seem to be as omnipresent as she once was She is evidently sitting a few steps lower down.
 The joint note calls for many reforms. Equitable indemnities come first in point of importance No mention is made as to how these indemnities are to be ascer. tained, but a subsequent commission of some sort will sit no doubt to transact this branch of the business. The assassinatfons of the German minister and of the Japa- nese counselor receive attention in the joint note, and then the beheading of Prince Yuan and other leaders of the Box CTS Is demanded. No arms are to be im- ported. Permanent guards are to be main- talned in legation quarters. No forts are to be permitted between Pekin and certain ports on the sea- Anti-Boxer circulars are to be issued New treaties of commerce are to be negotiated. Chinese foreign of- fec methods are to be reformed.
 None of these provisions are beyond the powers and resources of China, unless 1t be the one calling for equitable indemni- ties and as to this nothing can be said until the indemnities are determined. As these are the terms of the conduerors 1t is expected that the conquered will accept them as an ultimatum in their entirety, thus paving the way for a final settlement and the evacuation of Pekin and of tine province of Chilli.
 The United States is chiefly interested in Article Il of the joint note, which reads as follows:
 "The Chinese government to undertake to negotiate amendments to the treaties of commerce and navigation considered use- ful by the foreign powers, and upon other matters pertaining to their commercial re- lations, with the object of facilitating them"
 Under this article "the open-door must fully beneficial it must cover Manchuria as well as every other province of the vast tiated under this article of the joint note, together with the complete evacuation of the country, depend about all that Is left of deep interest in the Chinese problem.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
KING COTTON.

From the Boston Transcript
 King Cotton has resumed his sceptre. It has been great year for the South, as well as for the whole country. It was not long ago-not more than two years-that the cotton growing industry was depressed so much that urgent cries went up through the South for diversifying the planting and reducing the acreage of the staple. Now cotton has come up again with em- phasis, and stands as the most important factor in our non-manufactured exports of 1900. In November alone we exported $A,- 500,000 worth of cotton, and in eleven months $270, GOO, ,OOO These totals show in- creases of $15 900 600 for the month and $105, ,O0OO 900 for the eleven months over 1899. In the month the total of all exports in- creased but $13,OO0,OOO, and for the eleven months $1SOOOO,O 600. The importance of cot ton to the whole is seen plainly from these figures,
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
PENNSYLVANIA STEEL co.
Plans for Reorganization Have Been
 ompleted-lmmense Concern.

Philadelphia, Pa, December 26-rhe Ev- ening Telegraph today says:
 Plans for the reorganization of the Penn sylvania Steel Company were completed today and will shortly be submitted to the stockholders. The company owns plants at Stockton, near Harrisburg, and at Spar rows Point, Md, besides owning all. the capital stock of the Maryland Steel Com pany and of the Baltimore and Sparrows Point Railroad and 50 per cent. of the capi- tai stock of the Juragu Iron Company, lim- tied, a corporation owning and operating mines in Cuba.
 Of the $2O,50O,OOO preferred stock to be issued $6,500,0OO will be for the retirement of the outstanding preferred and common stocks of the Pennsylvania Steel Compa- ny, $2,G00, 900 for the retirement of a like amount of the per cent bonds of the Pennsylvania and Maryland Steel Compa- ny, $4,0O0,0OO for the acquisition by pur- olnase or otherwise of ore properties, man. ufacturing plants or other enterprises use- full to the company and $S00e,000 for pro- viding funds for working capital for im- provements at Sparrows Point and at Steelton and for such other Improvements as may be deemed advisable.
 A syndicate has been organized to pur- chase from the company the S10,OO0,O0o pre- ferred stock, the proceeds of which will retire $2,O00,000 outstanding per cent. bonds and provide the $S,0OO,00O cash re- quired for additional working capital and for the improvements and extensions pro- DOSad.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
Alabama Rivers and Harbors.

Mr. Bankhead's work in the room of the rivers and harbors committee was by no means confined to the opening of the War rior, important as that project is; for the Coosa river is to be improved to the ex- tent of $59,OOO in cash and $174,S45 in con- tracts, and the Chattahoochie below Co., lumbus is to have the benefit of an eXpen- diture of $S5,OOO. These items, together with the handsome appropriation of $4OO,OOO for Mobile harbor make the aggregate for the State a handsome sum; and every dollar of it is sorely needed in the chief river State of the Union.
 The appropriations in the new bill should be duplicated next winter in the long ses- sion. and then the waterways of this State and it's one spacious harbor will begin to be useful factors in the development of the country Fortunately for the State the same efficient members will be on hand, fortified by some new members, who will put in an oar here and there, even if it be the work of prentice hand.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

one might well have charged that a mod ern Themsis was amongst us, and blind folded indeed, if we are to judge from her reckless distribution of justice. During our last campaign of yitriol and cayenne pepper 1t would not have surprised or disturbed me if I had accidentally walked up on the dove giving the lily setting down
 That justice is blind is very pretty metapheti but human nature at this age of the world is not sufficiently sublimated for us to regard the Olympian metaphor other than Titanic jest. Themis was regarded as a Titaness by many of the aneients The truth is, ThemsIs has more 'gibbets than Nemesis, for she isfar more powerful"
 'When MT. William Berney came back from Montgomery to dwell in Birmingham last autumn he could not find house in which to reside, a difficulty which daily confronts good men who desire to make Bir- mingham their home, and so he was forced to engage board and take lodgings said a personal friend of MT. Berney last night. Now that he has been chosen president of the Capital City Bank at Montgomery, he will resume his residence there. much to Blrmingham's loss. This bank to which MT. Berney has been called is long-estab- lished, rich and prosperous, having always paid good dividends. As far back as fifteen years ago it was paying 10 per cent. annu- ally to the shareholders. The Capital City Insurance Company, kindred corporation, is also very prosperous.
 Hon. D. B. Joseph, Mayor of Montgom- cry, had long been president of the bank, but its rapidly growing business made greater demands upon his time than his mayoralty duties would permit him to an- swer, so he resigned and MT. Berney was elected. MT. Berney opened a stock and bond brokerage office in Birmingham, with his brother, MT. Chellot Berney, who has been dangerously ill for several weeks"
 MT. William Butler Duncan, chairman of the directors of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company, emphatically denies that Col. E. L. Russell of Mobile is to retire from the presidency of that road; but there is no doubt that Colonel Russell has written and sent to the Governor his resignation from the board of trustees of the State UnlEersity," said a public man. Colonel Russell says he is too busy for duty as trustee. So Governor Sanford, who has unexpectedly assumed office, has to appoint University trustee for the First District. The trustees are to meet in Tuscaloosa on January g, 1901, and probably the new mem- Der will be appointed before that time"
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
Boer Remnant in Cape Colony.

The Boers are fighting to the last, and in their desperation, they have invaded Cape Colony with a view of melting the Dutch to rise against the English It Is. and all along has been, race question: Dutch against English.
 At the outset the Boers in the field can not much exceed 5000 men, but mounted on hardy and acclimated ponies they are very mobile. They are here today and far away tomorrow. Their mobility, together with their long range rifles render them very elusive and troublesome. especially when long lines of communication have to be guarded.
 The Boers seem to have crossed Orange river going south into Cape Colony al three points. These points are about 300
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
BRYAN SANGUINE.
Says He Has Received Substantial En,
 courauement.

Linciln, Neb., December 26.-W. J. Bry- an told the World correspondent tonight that the first issue of his weekly paper, the Commoner, would not appear before Jan- uary 5.
 T am very well satisfied with the out look," he said. 'I have received substan- tial encouragement from people in thirty three States and territories, and am not worrying over the future of the paper expect soon to announce nearly all the de- tails of my plans for the publication, but cannot do so yet"
 MT. Bryan leaves for Florida next Thurs day, but his stay will not be long. On his return he expects to have considerable to say about his paper in advance of its pub- lieati0n.
 The story that Professor Ross, late of Stanford University, California, was com ing to Lincoln to accept a position as one of the editors of the Commoner, is not confirmed. Professor Ross, 1t is true, is likely to come to Lincoln but if he does it will be to accept the chair of sociology iH the University of Nebraska, rather than place in Mir. Bryan's sanctum.
 A late rumor, which cannot be confirmed is that Willis J. Abbot will have a thand h editing the Commoner.
 While MT. Bryan says he has not deter mined on the size and form of his paper, 1t is pretty generally understood among the printing fraternity that it will be more in the shape of a magazine than a newspa- per. There will bs an absence of "scare'' heads, but plenty of leads when any arti- cle seems to justify their use. There is considerable rivalry among the different large printing plants of the city for the contract of issuing the Commoner.
 MT. Bryan said tonight that he had not decided who would be the business man. ager of his paper.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
DELLA FOX MARRIED.
The Famous Actress Weeds John Levy
 of New York.

Baltimore, Md, Dec 26.-Della Fox, the actress, was married today to John Levy of New York in the office of the clerk of the Court of Common Pleas. Rev. William w. Way. pastor of Immanuel Reformed Church, performed the ceremony in the presence of the brides maid and few of the court officials. It is announced that after this week Mrs. Levy will retire from the vaudeville stage with the intention of returning shortly to comic opera.
 The marriage license gives the age of Miss Fox at 25, single and a resident of New York, while MT. Levy said he was 35, lived in New York and has no relatives.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
THE WORST OF ALL.

By John Godfrey Sake. Again hear that creal0ing step: He's rapping at the door; Too well l know the boding sound That usherS in a bore. I do not tremble when I meet
 The stoutest of my foes, But Heaven defend me from the friend Who comes-but never goes. He drops into my easy chair,
 And asks about the news; He peers into my manuscript
 And gives his candid views
 And where he's forced to grieve; He takes the strongest liberties But never takes his leave. When'er he comes-that dreadful man Disguise it as I may, I know that, like the autumn rain, He'll last throughout the day. In vain speak of urgent tasks; In vain I seoul and pout; A frown Is no extinguisher-
 It does not put him out. I mean to take the knoeker off,
 Put crape upon the door, Or hint to John that am gone To stay a month or more. I do not trembie when I meet
 The stoutest of my foes. But Heaven defend me from the friend Who never. never goes!
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
BIG FIGHTS OFF.
Authorities in Cincinnati Say They
 Will Not be Permitted.

New York, Dec. 26-William A. Brady this evening announced that the fight between J. J. Jeffres and Gus Ruhlin, scheduled to take place in Cincinnati on February IS, will not be permitted by the authorities of that city. Brady said that he had re- ceived word to this effect from the officials of the club which was to manage the af- fair.
 This being the case, the bouts arranged for Kid Mccoy and Tommy Ryan and Terry McGovern and Kid Lavigne are declared off for the present. 1t is said that Terry McGovern will now make arrangements to go to England to fight Ben Jordan.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

From the Atchison Globe.
 A number of great men got together re- gently and each related what had been the greatest disappointment in his life. One, who seemed the most oppressed at the memory of 1t, related that he had once been away from home seven months. In that time he had been very sick among strangers and had been in two railroad wrecks. He reached home with a heart beating high, and his wife met him at the door. Looking very nervous, and shaking her head at him, she said: Ssh! Don't wake the babyr'
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
EDUCATORS.
The Tenth Annual Convention Begins
 in Richmond, Va.

Richmond, Va, December 26.-The, tenth annual convention of the Southern Educa- tional Association begins here tomorrow at 10:30 a. m. A large attendance is ex- pected.
 The first session will begin with ad- dresses of welcome by the Governor on behalf of the State; Mayor Taylor for the city, Superintendent Southall for the yir- ginia schools, and Superintendent Fox for the city schools. After responses by Dr. Jupus Jordan of the University of Arlxan- sas, Superintendent J. G. Wooten of Paris. Tex, and Prof. ". s. Jones of Tennessee. the annual address of the president of the the University of Mississippi, will be de- liyered.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
Root Not Yet Informed.

Washington, December 26 = Secretary Root said today that he had not been in- formed of the appointment of MT. H. T. whitmarsh as Governor of Benguet, prov ince of Luzon, but as all such appoint ments are subject to the approval of the War Department, he undoubtedly would get the information in due course of time. No protest against the appointment had been made so far as he was aware on the ground that MT. Whitmarsh was Brit ish subject or for any other reason.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 womans idea of politics are most as interesting as Christmas goose book for children.
 One of the most painful things in the world ds to watch girl try to look shy while she is proposing to a man.
 Every man has times when, if he was only crazy, he would go out and murder the hired girl, his wife's minister and the baby.
 The girl who marries the man she re- fused once happens only in novels. In real life if girl refuses a man, she never gets the same chance again.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
Presents Go Free.

Washington, Dec. 2s.-The War Depart ment today amended the recent circular authorizing the free entry of Christmas presents into the Philippines, Porto Rico and Cuba, so that in the case of Cuban ports it will expire January 15 instead of February 5, as originally provided. It is stated at the department that the privilege of free entry applies only to goods of the character described, addressed to officers soldiers and strictly military employees.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

The Hast" business Is becoming tire some. The Hast Christmas eve of the century was disgraceful in this town, and should not be mentioned more than ten times a day.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
United states, InfIuenee

Berlin, December 26.-In it's yearly finan- ciai review the Franlfurter Zeitung points out that one of the most important factors of the last twelve months has been the growing influence of the United States up- on the economic situation of Europe.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

The report that Joe Jefferson proposes to dramatize MT. Cleveland's recent repair" article is an invention of the other rank and file There is nothing In 1t.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

The invasion of Cape Colony is to be deepened and made thrice distressing by another poem on the subject from the pen of the Laureate He cannot be suppressed.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

Nikola Tesla is always going to do some thing wonderful but he never does. He carries more promise and less perform ance to the square inch than any other living man.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

The manufacturers of Tobasco sauce are getting as much free advertising as MT. Bryan's "Commoner"
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

In northern cities the automobile sup planted on Christmas the sleighs, and no one regretted the change except the senti- mentalists.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

The West Pointer who ate eighty-five prunes at one sitting has no need of a record in battle. He is living hero as the case stands.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

The battle-ship Kentucky made no more impression on MT. A. Hamid than a postal card would have done.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

The modern American breakfast consists of chicory, buckwheat cakes, process but ter and glucose maple syrup.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

Tn. Chinese do not seem to care what sum they owe if they can get rid of their foreign tormentors
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

All who have s2O gold pieces are consid- cred Omaha kidnappers until they prove an alibi.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

The New York World thinks the keeping of 7-year-old children at work in South Carolina cotton mills Is crime, law or no law.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

The brutes of class are not the proper ones to measure and correct conceit in lower classmen.
 The boss-ridden Republican party has no rank and file of independent proportions and assertion.
 In taking conceit out at West Point life Is sometimes taken also in order to insure a good job.
 Editor Bryan should have a query depart ment in his newspaper for the rank and file. Tobasco sauce, according to the West Point ring, is not much hotter than water.
 
 Judge Lynch stands ready to accept ju- risdiction in kidnapping cases. Only the children of the rich have right 70 Do kidnapped.
 The University is slowly emerging from politics
 Let the old century slip out unnotced.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

Tobasco sauce, according to the West Point ring, is not much hotter than water.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

Judge Lynch stands ready to accept ju- risdiction in kidnapping cases.
The age-herald., 1900-12-27
HIS HOMECOMING.

Let the old century slip bud unno
The age-herald., 1900-12-27

Only the children of the rich have right 70 ho kidnapped.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-25
LAMBERT,s POINT.

The funeral of Mr.. p. NJ Hammtl
who died at his home on Fortieth street
triday morning. was held from the res
iuence at O'Clock yesterday after
Moor and was largely attended. Mas
sasolt tribe of Red Men, of which the
ueSeased was member, was present in
o0ay. The services were conducted
odist Church. The intermcnt was in
Eitnwood Cemetery. The pall-bearers
were selected from friends of the de-
ceased and the Red Men.
a heavy windstorm prevailed here
between I and o'clock yesterday af-
tern on envelopng the streets in clouds
~ uust. mat made 1t exceedingly dis
agreeable for pedestrians.
Dr. ri. /. Drewry, of Pocahontas ave
nue.. returned last night from n two
weeks pleasant trip to Columbus, O..
ana other Western cities.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-25
TIE NEWS OF NORFOLK on PAGES D. 8 s e Is
on hand to discourse music at inter-
walls during the meeting

on hand to discourse music at inter
walls during the meeting.
The members Of Harmony Conclave
No. II are requested to assemble at In
grams Hall Tuesday evening at 1880
O'Clock, ut which time tickets will be
issued free Of charge to each member
to attend the Methodist carnival at the
armory, which will entitle the holder
to an elegant supper ut the expense Of
the conclave.
A circulating library has been estab-
lished at Mr.. T. B. Turner's store, cor
ner Of Park and Brambleton avenues.
Mr.. Turner Is the librarian.
Prof. III. Womersley will give a recital
in the lecture-room of the Park Avenue
Baptist Church Monday. March 5th, at
Sis p. m. for the benefit of the music
fund.
The Donkey Party" will be given Mt
the residence of Mrs. w. r. Russell,
No. All South Park avenue for the
benefit of st. Peters Church Monday
from to p. M, and not from Z to
10 o'clock, as previously announced. All
children are invited.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-25
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-25
ATLANTIC CITY.

The monthly meeting of the Local
Soard of Improvement will be held
Monday night at O'clock.
Thc Silver Cross Circle Of the Kings
daughters will give a parlor social at
the home of the Misses Nina and Cora
Macdonald Tuesday night from to IL
o'clock
Hermon avenue is to be curbed, gut
tered and drained. The material for
the work is already on the ground.
The program to be rendered at the
entertainment for the benefit of the w.
Z. L. U. next Thursday will be COM
posed of n number of very choice Sc
lections.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-25
Washington Steamboat Company: dis

Washington Steamboat Company: dis
charged.
Cleola Evans. assaulting Rosa Grif-
fin (colored), fined $780,
Mabel Evans (colored). abusing Rosa
Griffin. fined $3.50.
Frank Moore (colored). assaulting
Francis Robinson, discharged.
A CRATE" THIEF.
Cornelius Johnson. colored. was up
ne1ore Justice Tomlin yesterday morn
ing for committing a "Erate" rob.
berry.
The crate in question was stolen
from an unoccupied residence by john
son. He will spend two weeks in jail,
MS old home, so dear to his heart.