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The age-herald., 1901-12-25
RELATED SCIENTIST ARRIVES.
The Party Has Rough Trip Through
 South America.

New York, December 24.-J. B, Fairbanks of Provost City, Utah, ar- rived here tonight on the steamer Andes from South American ports. He was a member of a party of nine which set out from Provost City to obtain specimens, alive or dead. of the faunas and flora of Central and South America.
 Others of the party fell sick and some of them were targets for rebel bullets in the southern portion of Co., lombia when they attempted to reach the coast in order to seek their way home. Finally all but Fairbanks sue ceeded in reaching the coast and found an avenue of escape. Fairbanks proceeded up the Magdalena river about 400 miles and stayed with a planter until a chance offered itself month later to get to Santa Marta, where he took the Andes for New York. Fairbanks says the trip was a success from scientific standpoint.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
AMERICANS REMEMBER
 SIR THOMAS UPTON
Magnificent Punch Bowl Presented Him By Former Guests
 On the Erin.

London. December 24-Sir Thomas Lipton today received a magnificent sil- yer punch bowl and stand as a Christ mas gift from John D. Crimmins. J. H. Flagler, Charles Dana Gibson, Judge Morgan O'Brien and nineteen other Americans who were guests on board the Erin during the races this year for the Americas cup.
 Sir Thomas said: 'I cannot say how delighted I am. It merely shows that if a man does the right thing in America they appreciate it as no other people do. I have never received anything I valued more than this splendid gift from my American friends"
 King Edward has presented Sir Thomas Lipton with cigarette case. bearing the royal monogram.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
YOUNG GIRL SAVES
 LIFE AND PROPERTY
An Eight+Year-old Heroine Showed Rare Presence of
 Mind.

St. Paul. Minn.. December A.-Eight- year-old Maude Patterson last night. at the risk of her own life, saved her sister s home from being destroyed by fire and probably saved the lives of her three lit- tie nieces, aged S. and years.
 Maude was left at the home of her sis ter, Mrs. Charles Hanley. to care for the house while Mrs. Hanley went to do her Christmas shopping. Two slender lines hung with clothing suspended over a lamp on the table, caught fire. The flames mounted to the ceiling. Maude, with rare presence of mind, climbed on the table, grabbed the burning mass and ran to the door. Fortunately the flames did not communicate to the little heroine's clothing When the firemen arrived the girl had extinguished the flames and was trying to dispel the fears of the little ones.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25

All previous records for the number of arrests in twenty-four hours were broken yesterday. There were 116 names on the docket at the city jail last night at 12 o'clock all of which had been en- tered since midnight before. The prev ious record for a day was made the day before Christmas 1899, when 105 found their way behind the bars for enjoying themselves during the holidays.
 Despite all these arrests the police department says this is the quietest Christmas Birmingham has ever known and give as their reason that there is only one serious case on the docket.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
WRENCH DEPUTIES FIGHT.
Bovyied Each Other Over In Good Old. N~lN Fashioned Way.

. Parts, December 24.-During the debate in the Chdmber of Deputies today, Depu- ties Allernane and Charter Bernard ex- changed words which were followed after the Adjournment of the Chamber by a personall encounter in the lobby. An usher, who attempted to intervene be- tween the depuues was knocked down by M. Befnard The combatants clinched { and rolled over each other on the ground until Friends succeeded in separat-
 M.lAlieninane was taken to doctor to liave his Bruises dressed, while M.
 Bernard departed, threatening vengeance.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
SELLS HIS CLAIM TO
 LARGE FORTUNE FOR
 PALTRY SUM OF $3O0
RECORD FOR ARRESTS
 BROKEN LAST NIGHT

while in the past there have always been many more.
 The larger number of those with cases against them on the docket have com mitted no greater offense than exploding fireworks inside the fire limits. or getting on their annual jag. Here and there Is found a charge of carrying concealed weapons or assault and battery, with an occasional charge Of larceny.
 Of all the number arrested, but twenty three are white. The rest are negroes, there being about two negro men to every negro woman. The majority of the white persons arrested are young boys who are getting their first load and have not learned to take care of themselves.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
President Exercises His Pre- rOgatVs and Insists on Re-
 mOVa| of Historian
IGNORES REPLY ID FIRST
 LETTER OF DISMISSAL
Mir. Long Wires Admiral Baker to Notify Historlan-Laborer That He Has Been Dismissed.
 Incident Closed.

Washington, December 24.-Secre- tary Long has discharged Edgar s. Maclay from z--ss position as a skilled laborer in the Brooklyn navy yard, MT. Maclay having refused to resign when raailested to do so. sn saa
 MT. Maclay is author of 2 naval his tory, and it's last volume sharply critis cised Admiral Schley and denounced him as D 3caitin, poltroon and coward.
 Secretary Longs action was taken by direction of the President, and the Secretary, who took to the White House with him letter from Maclay in response to the request for his res ignation sent by the Secretary last Saturday. In this letter Maclay sub mitted that he could not be removed or be compelled to resign without definite charges being made against him. and without having an oppor- tunity totAhswer those. charges, Although the eiviil servioe rules gives employees or the public service the opportuniitty Of an- swering charges that may be preferre ed agaif,st them, the President exercis'sq ms 1prerosatives in the present Instance and l, directed Afaclay' g removal, II peing pe ein .i that the latter was aware nnofn claliy,f H H not officially, of the reasons which aet- Euated the Executive in takifs ttie course determined upon. .sseseSSSSSsst lpfLI}lN
 Secretary Long said the action taken today would disp6se Sof the case finally MAC LAYS RERLYSssSgs N s' < sl |%5ftTo sEcRETARY LoNG. I < Mr McClay's letter to Secretary Long, replying 'c the redusAt for bis reaigna- .--rSs,'Sa Savy Yards, New York.
 seffioe of the General Storekeeper, De- celnber ga 1901. Rear Admiral Albert s! Barker, U. S. N, Commandant Navy Yard, New York--sir: have the honsr or acknowledging the receipt Of your commur4cation of this, In which you for ward the following communication of this date from the Honorable Secretary Of the navy: sIlesNs
 ". I am directed by the President to ask Edgar s. Maolay, special laborer, eeneral storekeeper's office, navy yard. New York, to send in his resignation.'NA
 CT respectfuIiy submit that I was reeu- larly- appointed to my present position after having duly passed a clerks exam nation in accordance with all the re- quirenents of the civil service regula- tions. and. therefore. cannot be removed or be compelled to resign without defi- nite charges being made against me. and without having an opportunity to answer those charges. have been in this of- flee for fifteen months, have been pro- noted for efficiency and. so far as I know, my work has been satisfactory to my superiors. f have violated rules or regulations of this office or of the navy yard so far as am aware.
 "Such being the case I feel that it would not only be an injustice to myself to resign under such circumstances, but 1t would be establishing a precedent that Ttally concerns thousands of civil serv- ice employees. both national and state.
 "Very respectfully yours
 aEDGAR q MACJ,AYn
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
Expelled From Board of Trade.

Chicago. December 24-The expulsion of Arthur R. Jones and Michael J. Ryan. President and Secretary respectively of A. R. Jones & Co. brokers on the Board of Trade. was pronounced effective and valid by Judge Hanecy today when he dissolved the temporary injunction ob- tained before Judge Tuley December 2O to restrain the board from enforcing the act of expulsion and depriving traders of their privilege In the grain pit. The ex- pelled members will appeal their case.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
cREosoTE WORKS DEsTRoyEc.
 Property of Southern Paclficfi at1Hous. Property of Southern Pacific atHcus,

Dallas, Texas, December 24.--A rpsriel to the News from Houston says;
 The immense creosoting works of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, lo- cated two miles beyond Jtfie city limits were destroyed by fire today The plant extended about six blocks In length along the Texas and.sNew Orleans tracks and was place of almost con- stant activity. It Is learned that the loss will reach about s1oOoOO. The Nvslue of the plant was estimated at $7200o and the amount of material destroyed will reach from s15,0oO to $3o,oOo Noys iuslr- ance was carried and the loss falls wholly upon the company. A
 The fire broke out about 10:30S O clock this morning and Is supposed to have been due to spontaneous combustion of gas generated in one of the underground reservoirs t,
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
ENGLAND SPENDS THIRD
 CHRISTMAS AT WAR

London, December 25-"Christmas, for the third year in succession, finds the country engaged in war" is the burden of the edit orials in the London papers this morning, and regrets are expressed that the casualty list issued today totals 49 killed ana 71 wounded. Satisfaction. however, is foundgin the fact that the process of attrition brings the end of the struggle perceptibly bearer. Compensa- ton Is likewise found, in the undlmin- ished loyalty displayed bys the colonies.
 christmas brought e ehapge of weather
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
MILES WILL NOT
 APPLY FOR COURT

Washington, December A.-Lieutenant- General Miles returned to the city today from his brief visit to New York. The general declined to discuss the question of the reprimand given him by the Secre- tary of War for his published observa- tions on the report of the verdict of the court of inquiry in the Schley case, and in reply to inquiries as to his future course in the matter he had no statement to make He did say. however. that the report that he would apply for a court of inquiry was entirely unauthorized.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25

St. Johns, N. F., DeeeInber 2RSME Mar conf left here for Ottawa this afternoon. time and hopes to reach England by Jan uary 10, passing first through New York.
 The inventor Is gratified lover the out come of his controversy with the Anglo American Telegraph Company, as is ~-S%<~>~>-<<<%~> ~>><<<~<<<S>~ T. Merservey of Fort Dodge Iowa.; w. A. Avery of Detroit; Hewitt Boice, of Kingston, N. T., compose the advisory committee of the new company.
 SThe principal offices of the company will be at Chicago with distributing branches at Omaha, St. Louis and Buff falos 1sAi&
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
Neqro Kills Another.

Jasper. Fla. December 24-Henry Nor. man. a negro, employed in a saw mill, shot and killed another negro at Avoca, fin Hamilton county. this morning at a negro festival.
 Near Avoca last night negro named Roundtree cut the throat of another negro named Lee. killing him, and shot and seriously wounded Joe Lee, father of the man killed
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
TO TEST REWARD ACT.
Will Fight Appropriation for Appre-
 hension of GoebeI Murderers.

Frankfort, Ky, December 4-Suit was filed in the Franklin Circuit Court this afternoon to test the constitutionaiity of the Goebel reward commission act of 1900. appropriating s100,oOO for the appre- hension of the murders of the late wm. Goebel.
 The suit is brought in the name of David M Covington of Leslie county, who acts as a citizen and tax payer.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
MARCONI LEAVES FOR
 ENGtAND IN GOOD HUMOF

evinced by letter from the Anglo-Am- erican company printed today in the Lon don Times.
 One of Marconi's assistants has accom- panied the inventor to Ottawa Mar conis other assistants have returned to England, taking part of the wireless ap- paratus with them.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
Shoots a Carpenter.

Beaumont, Tex, December A.-W. F. Steinman of the firm of Whitney and Steinman, architects and builders shot and killed J. A. Kinny, a carpenter. who had been in the employ of Steinman's firm. The shooting occurred when the store and sidewalks were thronged with people and 1t was fortunate that no one else was struck by one of the four shots fired by Steinman.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25

conditions in Europe where the severe frost and snow have given way to cold rain and sleet. In London the wretched weather threw certain gloom over the festivities. Shopkeepers suffered heavily, as the downpour kept thousands of peo- pie indoors.
 Among the great cities of the world New York Is regarded as having the greatest cause to rejoice for material prosperity. Rome and St. Petersburg are fairly prosperous, but Paris, Berlin and Vienna are all suffering from bad trade conditions.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25

ing general, and for duty as senior mem Der of the board Of officers appointed last September to report on the subject of defense of ssinaportant harbors, of B. Jseafs of these duties. Major Sears has been assigned to command the second battalion of engineers, now serving in thes Philippines. -FsIiy41
 Major Bixby on being Relieved of his present duties at Cincinnan win take Sta tidnf at Detroit, Mich, assupaing charge ofthe work now under the direction of Colonel Lydecker. Captain Wnl l., Sibert has Srelieved Major c. E. Powetl of hls duties at Pittsburg. NftfLIgS5
 Major Powell has been transferred to New London, Conn ~tf4J<g5
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
GOES TO PENITENTIARY.
Newell Rathbun Will Begin Serving
 Term Today.

Jeffersonvilie, Ind. December 24-New- ell c. Rathbun, who was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to the 1ndi- ana reformatory for from four to twen- ty-one years on the charge of causing the death of Charles Goodman In this city last month will be taken to the peniten- tiary tomorrow morning. He will not ask for a new trial.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
TO CONTROL GYPSUM FIELDS.
Consolidation of Twenty-Five compa'
 nies Is Effected.

Chicago. December 24.-The consoli- dation of twenty-five companies controll- ing the principal gypsum fields of the United States was effected today under the name of the United States Gypsum Company. The company has paid up capital of $10,000. It will have no bond issue and its stock will not be offered for sale. The company will develop the use of gypsum in the manufacture of plaster instead of lime.
 George Emery, Boston; Emile Durr. s.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
Hold up a Postmaster.

Charleston, W. Va, December 24.-. Gordon Atkins and Frank Thompson werei arrested late tonight at Scott, Putnam County, charged with holding up and robbing Postmaster Conly last night. Deputy United States Marshal Cunningham made the arrest after an exciting encounter with the men. The postmaster identified the robbers.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
QUEEN ALEXANDRA BETTER.
Prince and Princess of Wales to Spend
 Christmas at York Cottage.

London, December 24.-The health of Queen Alexandra still improves, but 1t will be impossible for Hlr Majesty to leave London this week
 The Prince and Princess of Wales will spend Christmas day at York Cottage with their children.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
General Manaaer Reslons.

Amarillo, Tex. December A.-General Manager D. H. Nichols of the Pecos and Northern Railroad Company and the Southern Kansas railroad company of Texas has resigned to take effect Jan s,ary 1.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
Mining Expert Is Dead.

Phoenix. Ari., December A. = Clarence H. King. widely known as a mining ex- pert and engineer. died here today of pulmonary trouble, aged 5s years. He was associated with the organization of the United States Geological Survey.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
TELEGRAM SHORT
 AND TO THE POINT,

Secretary Long's dispatch to Rear Ad- miral Barker directing Maclay's removal was as follows:
 Washington, December "A, 1901. ''To Rear Admiral A. S. Barker U. S. N, Com mandant of Navy Yard, New York: By direction of President Edgar 8. Maclay is discharged Notify him.
 HONG"
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
SHREVEPORT THREATENED.
Fire Starts In Heart of City and Ma,
 Spread.

Shreveport La. December 25.-Fire that started in Jackson Bros. furniture store in the heart of the city threatens the entire block and may spread fur ther. Loss at this time is estimated at over s100,o0o.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
Daughter of Joaquin Miller Dead.

Oakland. Cal, December 24--Mrs. Maud Mccormick, known to the public as Miss Maude Miller. an actress and da -eter of Joaquin Miller, the poet, de ay of heart troublA
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
Major eenette Dead.

Memphis, Tenn. December M-Major Jones Gennette. veteran of two wars and one of the oldest citizens of Mem phis died tonight at his home in this city aged s2.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
En Route to Washington.

Washington, December Ex-Governor Leslie M. Shaw, who has been offered the Treasury portfolio. and who is now on his way to Washington, is expected her late tonight or early tomorrow morn ing.
 The cabinet was in session little over an hour today. Practically no busi- ness was transacted, the whole time being occupied in felicitations O. the sea- son. The President did not mention the fact that he had rendered the Treasury portfolio to Governor Shaw at the meet ing, but privately talked with Secretary Wilson, about the matter. the latter ex- pressing the opinion that Governor Shaw would accept.
 If Governor Shaw accepts Secretary Gage will suit the incoming secretary 8 convenience about relinquishing his port folio to him. Whenever Governor Shaw is ready to assume the duties of the po- sition Secretary Gage will turn over the Secretary Gage has not yet announced what his plans for the future are. If Govern or Shaw goes into the cabinet the question has been raised whether Secre- tary Wilson, who also comes from Iowa. will remain. On this point a cabinet of ficer is quoted as saying that the Presi- dent is particularly desirous that Secre- tary Wilson shall continue in the cabi- net His work in the Department of Agri- culture Is highly appreciated by the farm CTS of the country.
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
Many Claim He Has Never Refused Any Public Of-
 flee Rendered Him POLITICS FOUND IN OFFER
President Roosevelt Is Assured of Iowa's Support If Shaw Does Take Gage's PIace-Governor
 Says He Will Consider.

Washington, December A.-(SpeciaD- Private telegrams from Dubuque. Ia.. to- nigth state tnaL both Senator Allison and Speaker Henderson have advised to Gov ernor Shaw to accept the Treasury port folio rendered by President Roosevelt. It is fully expected here that Governor Shaw will succeed Secretary Gage.
 Those familiar with the political record of the Governor say he has never yet de- clined public office. His term as Cover nor expires Tuesday. Several months ago Senator Allison announced Shaw for the presidency.
 By placing him in the Cabinet Presi- dent Roosevelt is assured of the support of Iowa and probably the solid West in the next National Convention, so there is some politics in 1t as well as a desire to get the best available men.
 w.sh Shaw at the head of the Treasury Department the state of Iowa, from an official standpoint, is the strongest in the United States. Henderson is speaker of the House.
 Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural department is from Iowa
 Hepburn, chairman of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Hall, chairman of Military Affairs, Lacey, chairman of Pub lie Lands, and Cousins also holds a chair manship, and Allison, in the Senate, heads the appropriation committee.
 Will Consider Offer.
 Des Moines, Ia., December 24-Gov. Les lie M. Shaw was seen by the Associated Press representative as he stepped from the train on his arrival from Dubuque tonight. He said regarding his attitude concerning the secretaryship of the treas- ury:
 ''The appointment of Secretary of the Treasury has not been formally tender cd to me by the President. I have been asked if would accept the position if such tender was made I shall consider the matter somewhat further and decide it without unnecessary delay"
 The governor said that that was as deep as he cared to go into the matter at present and would not intimate what his decision was likely to be. Those close to the governor here, believe he will &C., cept the position if 1t Is formally ten- dered
The age-herald., 1901-12-25
THE WEATHER.

FOR ALABAMA-CLOUDY. and RAINY WEDNESDAY,. COLDER THURS DAY; FRESH SOUTH WINDS.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1901-02-10
DOS
s ON ~ y Il N ER GsiN i Il
S ElN TODA la GIsLA
1PaldbraS de KIlge

Los telegramas .de La Haya que
:leemos en- la pernsa extranjern dicen
que el presidente de u Rep1blica
stransyaalenss sigue eafefmod de bron
quilts. u d0lsacia tiande 8 desafa-
recer. n
Kruger norecibe sino 6 las per-
.sonas de ~ intimidad; pero deoica
todo 80 tiempo IL estndio de- las mott
scias que negAn del Snr dc Africa.
81 correcponsal del peri6dicO
norteamericano xSturt, ha consegui
de forsar lasconsigna y hablar con eI
presidente del Transvaal, quisn le
dijo estasj mobiles frases:
II o que suoede ahore no es'sino
el principle de una nneva campalla.
La invasion de 10 CoioHis del Cabo,
del Natal y de 10 GriqualAndia no
responder 4 nm plan concebido, sino
al cumplimieLto de- los prop6sitos de
Ia raza boer. Seremos ibres, porque
todas las naciones del mundo juntas
no podran vencernos. Jam&s ha sido
vencido un pueblo cuando ha preferi
do la muerte s la servidumbre.
"Me asombra que en- Londres SO
discutan los gastos de la guerra y 81
ndmero de hombres que se han per
dido y SO podran perder parA domi-,
narnos Nozotros no cpntAmos estAs
cosss. Todos y todo; tai es nuestro
programa.
'Ofreceremos u siglo Xxx IN ho
menaje digno de ell; Ia victoria de IN
pueblo pequeno, pero neno de lusti-
la, sobre sus inicnos invasores:
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1901-02-10

EIiStenCia as de orc.

III Banco de ErAncia, en- sla q. .
tnalidad, posee una existencia d0
oro ei sszs oajas az Asst; eco, ,e6o ffran
cos, masa prodigiosa que cpnstituye
la reserVa aurffera m4s smportante
que existe en el mundo entero.
Para Alcan1ar IL misma masA de
orc serfa necesario snmar 10 totali-
dad de Is one posee Alemania es. re-.
ferva con u del Banco de Inglaterra
~ agregar estos dos sumandos Ia re
serYa del Banco de Espara, Ia de
los Paises~ ~Bajos y Ia del Banco de
Italia, y aun asf quedarfa IN Eema-
nente de tres 8 cuatro millones do
frances, que darfan lugar & gastos
mas 6 meaos plausibless
Existe tan solo una Naei6n que
pueda rivalizar con Francia respec-
to & las reserves de orc con que cuen
ia, que es Rcsia, cuyo Banco Impe
rial acusa una existencia en- orc de
2,073 millones.
Francia y Russia, aliadas por 81
solas, son duef1as de 1928 millones
de frances en- orc, respecto los
g, $50 que represeatan las existen
cias metalicas de todos los Bancos
del mundo reunidos.
-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1901-02-10
Al PllbliCo:

Proxlmos los dias IL. Is y 10
delcorriente On este tecindario, co
mo en- otras poblaciones cultas, ce
Zebra. las fiestas del Carnival, creo
conveniante recordar 81 p1blico Ia
prohjhici6n que ,se tiene hecha de
arroiar aqua 8 Il VIA p6blica "a sea
desde plaxas, calles, balconies azo
teas. por 81 perjulcio que de clio re
sulta al transeunte y desdice de Ia
cu1tura de nueetra sociedad
Toda contravencion 6 esta or.
dem en- 10 via pdblica podra sci de
nunciada por particulares 8, agentes
de l. autoridad y los autores ser&n
penados gabernativamente.
la policia qued encargada del
cumplimisnto de esta disposition.
San Juan, Puerto Rico, 9 de Fe
brero de 1901
*JOsE:M MARXUACH. ::
AlcaIde do San Juan.