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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

oeen clooe. In fact. while the quickest
tfain In the world is said to be the
hicr' on tho Philadelphia and Reading
railroad between Camden and Atlantic
City, the Northern railway of France
contends that MS recent run of 1S5 miles
IN 1Si minutes ana 20 seconds breaks
the worlds record and transfers the
Eonor to Europe.
II has been generally conceded that
the record for long distance trains be-
longs 10 the Paris Bayonne sud ex.
press" Which makes the run OF 1861
mics III hours and 70 minutes. ut an
average speed OF 5l.is miles per hour
ING second best long distance schedule
Is that Of the Empire State express
between New York city nnd Buffalo.
4fo miles. in S hours and Ii minutes.
With an average OF 53.s3 miles per hour.
Although the French claim that no
other long distance" trains have APP
preached the sustained speed made on
me Northern OF France between Paris
and Calais of fraction over n mile n
minute, yet the distance is l55 miles less
than that haversed on the New York
Central by the empire State express.
which. Notwithstanding II makes no
less than IS STACKS" through crowded
tereets and AT grade crossings and
draWnridges. always arrives on schcd-
ule time, Just as fair a comparison can
pc made, between the best time in
france and the quickest schedule time
In America, which latter is that of the
camden Atlantic city nicr. OF 55M miles
IN 30 minutes nj the high specd of sc 6
miles per hour Compelled TO SLOW IN
Mt termini and nj railroad CROSSINGS. I'm
order to make its schedule The engine
sometimes males mnvnlilcont bursts OF
Is miles per Hour for II TO 20 miles in
succession.
lis rival--thc Pennsylvania covers
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

latest inventions as auxiliaries, there
seems to be no reason why 1T shall not
De accomplished In England, the home
OF watt and Stephenson (but where the
ancient stagecoach is often preferred TO
the palace CARP. high rate of speed has
not been attained, except in spurts of a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

say MS testiness. according to his Eng.
hsh contemporaries. He is never hap
per they say, than when in "hot wa
aei una gwen chance to air his legal
requirements. When the Comtesse ia
fremont sent to him asking for an inter.
view and he responded that 1t wouId
cost her 100 guineas. she made the neat
reJoinder that she would be happy to
write his obituary for nothing!
certain lady having asked him
what Bach was composing now. he re-
pied, Nothing, madam: he is decom-
posing" When dog belonging to the
Blackwells, the famous pickle people
who owned property adjoining his own
strayed over into Mr.. Gilbert's properly
on one occasion, he promptly wrote
them. PLEASE keep your pickles out of
my preserves"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
JOHN BURNS AS A cnIckErDn.

Although Mr.. John Burns, who has
Just been returned to parliament after
several reflections having served
since 1892. is generally known as n la
Dor leader yet, as this Illustration
SHOWS. he sometimes condHscends 10
play the national game of old England.
AS famous man in politics. n profess
ed agitntor and humanitarian worker
in and out OF parliament, and especially
as the organizer of gigantic strikes. his
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
Gauat 2aAskas aod his sssA eueszp AKkaSHs

whch mas out
living
VINO this decree
OF the church Some said
tho
da oil reform at
excomuncae the
apostle OF peace but il he
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

infancy that there was no reason why
a speed of 100 miles an hour could not
be attained. That was n rash predic-
ton, when the fastest trains of that pc
riod could hardly overtake COW; but,
with the powerful engines of the pres
ent time. having ample boilers and the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

Initiation Arts
o
oroch The mise la broch the Illustration
of
of
him With
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

cially for their goods" or freight serv-
ice. Now that the contest for premier
ship has become international and the
best engineers of the three countries
are engaged in friendly rivalry. the
near future should bring some startling
deVelopments
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

the distance OF 80 miles between Cam
den and Atlantic City at speed of Gi.3
miles per hour. and these two head the
list of the worlds most rapid fiiers at
the century's close. The following ia
blcs Will give ut glance the best times
made at present by the racing locomo-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
Fastest Locomotives lin the World

a. oW that the evidence is all In
IN and the experts have awarded
~ y the palm to America for the
fastest locomotives in the
world ut the close of this wonderful
century, we can we'll afford to be gem
erous and admit that competition has
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
A MAN OF MANY PARTS.

The recent demise of Sir Arthur Sulli-
van, the famous composer. brings to
nina the unique partnership that for Is
years existed between himself and w.
s. Gilbert. whose portrait is given here
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

Those who have
enjoyed Pima
fore" Pirates
of Nance"
THE NIikado,"
ETC., will never
forget what they
owe to this 1nu-
sic al literary
pa rtn e r s h 1 p,
which extended
from 1876 to
1890, when 1t
was dis s olved
by mutual con-
sent.
1t is not only
as a survivor,
n ow ever. that
Mr.. Gilbert is
now known. but
for his original
ity, his humor
and Sfronna ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

enc galhnt old Duke
o. ag anu by
~ shooting
ana 100
off
@ su Rect of which he is Unfortunately
(which
fond pratng
ased VIE SISTER Din
%
aNfe As also Baron
Two whose N
Admiral; and ceone Fitz George " 80 " ' So "A
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
THE EMPRESS Or JAPAN.

Whatever may be her personal
charm. the present empress OF Japan
can truly boast that she is the first roy
nj consort In her land out of long list
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

Ii was stated as long ago MS 1905,
when locomotive engineering was in its
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

f enrar
dd
grip"
Land
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

tivos Of America, Franco ana Great
Britain, by which it Will be seen that
the last named country is far behind in
the matter OF speed
Fastest long distance trains In the
world. according to the London Times.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

portrait has been presented many
times, but never before in the garb of
cricketer.
1t may be a shock to the horny hand.
ed sons of toll who We're wont to greet
their champion with. low are we, John
Burns ?" to find him seeking recreation
in toys so different from his ordinary
habiiimenis. They will be likely to be-
come reminiscent and ask If this is the
man VINO began business life as boy
oil IL in Old Prices candle works
More than one-third of the students
OF the University of Geneva this winter
.So' out OF l,oSS-are women. OF these
1l5 study medlclne.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

with JOY. She is progressive woman.
setting an excellent example to her peo-
pie, and 1t Is owing to her influence
against IL that the fashion of staining
the teeth of females and shaving their
eyebrows has fallen into desuetude.
Empress Haruko has. together with the
emperor, raised the standard of the
Japanese court to n higher plane than
1t ever before occupied.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

OF more than a
hundred to he
allowed the priv
ilege of eating
at the same timo
and at the Same
table with her
i'm pc rial hus-
band.
She is very
y o p ular, an d
when 1t was
learned that the
alleged attempt
at her assassi-
nation lately was
perhaps nothing
more than the
act of a mad
man who threw
Il toy instead Of
a bomb into her
earria ge her sub
jects went wild
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

Miles
per
Railways. From-ro Miles hour
orleans & Midi. irars-nayonnc $500. 4sGM 5,la
y. i.o'~ H. u. L. New Iork-iiutfalo..... 40 1913
II. R....... I.ondon-Edlnburgh. -. so3Hi so II
Il. d NV. s
Caledn Il. II. London Glasgow AOlibi % IS
Highest speed attained on official
schedules:
Miles
per
railways. From-To Miles hour.
=. & II. H. II. ICamdrn-Atlantic City 55isi &C. o
p. u. R....... Camden Atlantic City 80 o. 3
Midi........... Observation-Disclosures. aTai GIG
Nora. .......... raris.Anieus. ...... siai COS
Nord,.......... AmVns Calais pier. 1Oi 57.a
N N.C& lLR X, iSi nsr-Eochester. o.. 50 50 |
I.C.& Ii.R. Il iAlhany.U Utica o. "a
II eiotoI inpn ,-o
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09

Highest speed attained on official
schedules:
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
Cotton Letter,

New Orleans, December 17.-A poor re- sponse was furnished by Liverpol to our ad- vance Saturday. Futures only closed theye 1-64 up, with spots off 1-32 on sales of 600O bales. In consequence of disappointing cables, American markets opened lower, New Orleans trading at 4QS points loss, March selling 9.20. In the early morning there was renewed covering by shorts in New York, when the market was lifted some 5 points, March here selling 925 but the covering movement soon spent itself, and as this was the only sustaining feature, prices gradually sought lower level. To- morrows estimated receipts at New Orleans and Houston, as well as a free movement for the day at ports were also Instrumental in forcing lower level. News from the dry goods centers is not encouraging; neither is cloth market favorable to prices, as unsea- sonable weather is affecting both markets
 Sales of print cloths for the week at Fall River are reported as light, with 64s un- changed at SIS. Trade news from Manches- ter is of a more favorable character It Is claimed that views are divided as regards
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
Southern Tour Opened.

Richmond, Va. December H-(Special)- Nathan Hale," Clyde Fitchs inspiring revolutionary play, presenting Howard Kyle and Nannette Comstock in the lead- ing roles, began its Southern tour at the Academy tonight, directed by W. M. Will kison The play made a profound impress sion.
 Of all the colonial plays now so prevalent 1t ranks amongst the best. It Is simple. direct and expertly dramatic. It is vibrant with honest Americanism devoid of blus- ter and buncombe. It does not draw its inspiration from novelized fiction. Avoid ing invidious comparisons and speaking strictly within the merits of MT. Kyle and Miss Comstock, it is only fair to admit that two better opponents of Nathan Hale and Alice Adams could not be found, while the excellent supporting company was most agreeable surprise. MT. Kyle is manly, forceful and dignihed where necessary, while his comedy touches are delightful. Miss Comstock is sweet, girlish and alto gether charming in the early comedy scenes and powerfully convincing in the later strenuous passages.
 The scenic equipment is beautiful and it's equal is rarely seen in plays offered in the South.
The age-herald., 1900-12-18

the American cotton crop, and there is tendency to support the estimate of lOAc. Business with all British possessions is re- ported as improving, and export movement of the finished article to China shows im- provement and that additional inquiries in- dicate more cheerful conditions. Returning to futures, it would seem that receipts are large enough to prevent any marked ad- vance, and as we are approaching holidays that will be closed and observed, both at home and abroad, leads us to believe that shorts will have the better of the situation until after the holidays. We close F points lower than highest of today and F points lower than Saturdays closing. Spots, how ever rer1ain unchanged, with sales of HOO bales; to arrive 305O; middling 93sc.
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
Murphy & Co.'s Cotton Letter.

New York, December H.-Liverpool was rather disappointing this morning, both on futures and spots, former being practical ly unchanged; spot demand dull; sales, 5000 bales; middling, 19-92d. We opened on a range of s to 12 points lower. Shorts were again principal buyers and particu- iarly in January option, which opened at 9.49 and gradually advanced to 9.55. Re ceipts were again great and particularly estimates for tomorrow at New Orleans and Houston which encouraged lquida- tion by recent buyers The market had lit- tie snap today. There Is also less talk about manipulation of January option. It is also reported that considerable amount of cotton of low grades will be shipped to New York for delivery on December and January contracts The market closed at about lowest for the day. Estimated port receipts. 4S,OOO vs. 36.OOO; New Orleans to- morrow, 13,OOO vs. 11,54S; Houston, 26,OOO vs. 1S,331.
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
WILL VOTE DIRECT FOR CITY OFFICERS Pratt City Adopts the Birming- ham Plan-0ther Items
 of Interest

Pratt City, December 17.-(Special) )-The citizens meeting called by the executive committee for the purpose of determining as to whether the names of the chief of police, city attorney and city clerk should CT should not be placed upon the ticket with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen was called to order in the city hall by W. G. Powell, of the executive committee, at S o'clock tonight After stating the call he called for nominations of officers, which resulted in the election of c. B. Comstock as chairman and James A. Kirk as secre- tary.
 The chair then recognized Rev. M. V. Die klnson, who offered a resolution placing the names of the candidates for chief of police, city attorney and city clerk on the official ballot on January 12 and pledging the AL dermen elected to elect the candidates for office receiving the highest vote The mo. tion was carried by a vote of 62 ayes and Il nays. Immediately upon the announce- ment of the result A. J. Reilly obtained the floor and offered the following resolution:
 Resolved That the action of a former meeting in apportioning only one Alderman each to North and East Highlands be re- considered"
 This brought on warm fight and there were many speeches made for and against the resolution. After much discussion the chair finally ruled that the meeting had no jurisdiction over the action of a former meeting which had acted and adjourned, but that he would consider a motion as emanating from this meeting only" and MT. Dickinson then made the following mo- tion:
 That it is the sense of this meeting that our Representative be authorized to give North and East Highlands two Aldermen each in the bill now on the calendar"
 The vote upon this resulted 69 ayes, 5S nays, and the meeting then adjourned.
 There will be meeting of the City Coun- cil this evening, at which the Mayor and other city officials will make their annual report.
 Rev. R.. H. Latimer of Columbia s. C., preached to appreciative audiences at both the morning and evening services at the Presbyterian Church yesterday. After the evening service there was a meeting of the congregation, at which the news of the probable return of MT. Marston was hailed with joy by the congregation at large.
 The funeral of Mrs. Kavinaugh, whose sad death occurred yesterday by the acci- dental discharge of a pistol in the hands of her nephew, took place today at St. Cathc- rine's Church. The near friends of Mrs. Kavinaugh desire to express their gratt- tude for the many acts of kindness ex- tended them by the community, and espe- cially to the following gentlemen: John Dugan, Hugh Lynch and Tom Mulligan. Mrs. Kavinaugh had but one child, and no relative in America save the nephew in whose hands the pistol was discharged
 There will be a lively competition be- tween the various squads of the volunteer fire department for the handsome desk and office chair offered to the squad receiving the greatest number of votes for popularity
 The Tuesday Evening Club will meet to- morrow evening with Mrs. Mitchell.
The age-herald., 1900-12-18

posters. Now, for the information CT the above experts I will state so they will know not to tell any more lies. except they oo so wilfully and malicously, that until com menced to exclusively treat private ois- eases as a speciality l was member or tlie State Medical Association; also secretary of the Cullman County Medical society anu one of its board of censors, or medical eN- aminers (See Transactions of MeaicaI AS, AS sociation of Alabama, 1887, for prooD. I will still give special attention to private trou- bles, and also treat at my office patien.s with any disease they may trust 70 my care.
 refer you with permission to First @ Ma tional Bank, Alabama National Bank ger ferson County Savings Bank and SteiRer 9er Bros, Bankers, as to my responstoliily l9, my contracts. I cure many patients oy man treatment. Write for prices and terms. Au, dress Dr. Y. E. Holloway, 1S01h Secoho avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 Office, Second avenue and Eighteenth opposite postoffice.
 Office hours, S:so a. m. to 5:sO D. m Sur days, 10 a. m. to P m.
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
ARBITRATION CONFERENCE.
Bitter Opponents Meet Together in
 Common Cause.

Chicago, Ill, Dec. H.-Men who in the past have bitterly opposed each other in industrial contests filled Steinway Hall at tonight's session of the conference on con- cliation and arbitration which began here today. Both the day and night sessions were taken up with papers read by repre- sentatives- of capital and labor, looking to the same end-a cure for strikes. From the tone of the address it seemed plainly evident that both sides were vigorously op- posed to compulsory arbitration and if a recommendation on the subject of na- tional board results from the present gath ering the recommendation will in all prob- ability specify all the boards work shall be along the line of voluntary arbitration.
 The night session was called to order at clock. After few introductory remarks by Franklin MacVeagh, the presiding off, cer Henry w. White, president of the Ma tional Founders Association, was intro- duced.
 The next speaker after MT. Hoyt was Samuel Gompers, president of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor.
 The session adjourned till tomorrow after an address by Henry White, general sec- retary United Garment Workers of Amer ica,
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
Isis Hopkins.

Tonight Miss Rose Melville will be seen at the Jefferson Theatre. in the title role in the new comedy Sis Hopkins" In speak ing of this performance the St. Paul, Minn., Dispatch says:
 If there were many farmers in the audi ence at the Grand last night they must have recognized how true to live Is the story and the action of Sis Hopkins
 "The little comedy is truly rural, and is as Hooserlike as one would expect from Indiana. Anybody who has ever been in In- diana can testify to that, for the charac- teristics of that section of the country were brought out in strong fashion. It was not a mere matter of the dialect that rules on the Wabash or the clothes that do service there for long terms of years, but even the loud manner of talking and the free and easy, unconventional habits of the people are in evidence. Nobody ever speaks in a low tone of voice in the State of Indiana, nor ever shows bashfulness, except In a temporary, unnatural way. To all these characteristics Sis Hopkins Is faithful.
 "The comedy features are numerous and pleasing, and there Is music enough in the songs to suit the time and place. There Is one slight touch of melodrama, with the usual broken-hearted maiden and discom- fited villain and his confederate which could not be left out"
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
ENLARGED CITIZENS
Are Securing the Woods for a Negro
 Brute.

Chattanooga, Tenn, December r. = A. posse of enraged citizens of Cohuttah, Ga.. a station on the Southern Railway near here, are securing the woods in quest of a negro rapist who assaulted Miss Annie Neal, the 16-year-old daughter of John Neal a well-to-do farmer of that neigh borhood, at o clock last night.
 The negro choked his victim into insenst- bility accomplished his purpose and then covered the unconscious girl with leaves and set fire to them. A passerby saw the fire and went to the rescue in time to save the girls life. She is now in a critical con- dtion. The negro will be lynched when caught.
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
ELECT OFFICERS.
Magic Lodge of Knights of the Royal
 Arch.

At the last meeting of Magic City Lodge No. 1, Knights of the Royal Arch the fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensu- ing term:
 B. F. Oldham-Valiant Commander Thomas Bowers-Lieutenant Commander. H. A. Tompert Grand Treasurer Will Hill-Chief Orator.
 Frank Cokeroft-Secretary.
 Will Bowers-Captain of the Guards. H. VaIlady-Tyler J. Yagar-Grand Master of Ceremonies. James Wilson, Sam Worcester and l.. Schillinger-Trustees.
 Zeke Solomen-Representat to Grand Lodge.
 A b. Campbell and II. A. Tompert-Al- ternates
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
Bonds.
Financial

I New York, December 17.-CommerciaI- Advertisers London financial cablegram:
 The market here was firmly active to- day, but was more or less affected by heavy slump in Westralian mines, which
 may lead to severe trouble in the market. Americans were buoyant and active, clos ing excited at the top, although the deal ings were still mainly professional. Fa- vorites were Northern Pacifics, Atchisons, Southerns and Erie preferred. There was mo initiative here. only implicit acceptance of New York tips. New ork sold Ana condas, disheartening operations here, but to the general surprise Iney bought Argen- tines and Brazilians The bank got 15O,0OO pounds gold from South America and lost
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
Daily Statement.

Galveston-Quiet and steady; middling, 9asc; receipts, 13,7S4; stock, 23S,2n.
 Mobile-Quiet; middling, SAC; sales, 2O0 receipts, S63; stock, 4O,0n
 Savannah-Quiet; middIng, g 5-16c; sales, 192; receipts, 6552; stock, eos.
 Charleston-Firm; middling, 9Ac; re- ceipts, 800; stock, 16,173.
 Wilmington-Firm; middlng, 9Ac; re- ceipts, .194; stock, 15,9S6.
 Norfo1k-Quiet; mddling, 93sc; sales 354 receipts, 26S4; stock, 40,097.
 altimore-Nominal; middling, 10c; stock 12,57S.
 Boston-Quiet; middling, 101sc; receipts net, 2422' gross 1922
 Philadelphia-Quet; middling, 1OAc; re- ceipts S4; stock, 5310.
 St. Louis-Dull; middling, 91ac; sales, 100; receipts, 6966 stock, 67,641
 Memphs-Quiet; middling, 91ac; receipts, 1O555; shipments, S571; sales, HOO; stock, Al, ,066
The age-herald., 1900-12-18
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, Dec. TIA p. m.-Cotton, quiet; prices, 1-S2d; lower American middling fair, 25-32d: good middlng, 15-32d; middling, 53sd; low middling, 5 9-16d; good ordinary, 15-16d; ordinary, 11-16d. The sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which 300 were for speculation and export and included $500. Receipts, 16,OOO including 12,0OO American.
 American middling, L. M. C.: December, 5.1S buyer; December-January, 516 seller; January-February, 5.14 seller; February March, 5.11 buyer; March-April, 5.09 seller; April-May 5.O6GD5.0 buyer; May-June. 5.O4@ 505 seller; June-Juy, 5.02 seller; Juy-Au- gust, 4.63@4.65 seller; August-September 4.50 seller