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The age-herald., 1902-01-18
oousps MAKING HARD FIGHT.
Engage In Railroad Struggle for
 Transcontinentai Traffic.

Chicago, January 17.-The Record-Her- ald tomorrow will say:
 The Gould and Hartman interests are engaged in a struggle for trans-continent- al traffic which will test to It's uttermost the strength of the community of inter- ests. The fight which the Goulds have begun for recognition as a trans-conti- mental factor through the Ogden gatez way is the explanation of the withdrawal of the Missouri Pacific from the Colorado and Utah Association.
 Through their possession of the Rio Grande roads the Goulds are laying claim to a large percentage of the through traffic from tue coast
 Should the Hartman people refuse to turn over to the Gould connections the amount of traffic the Goulds think they are entitled to. the result will be prob lematic. Should the Goulds decide to get the amount of traffic they are claiming their position entitled them to, rates would undoubtedly be cut, as was done in December. and the bulk of the traffic would go from Ogden by the way of Grand Junction and Pueblo. where it would be delivered to the Missouri Pa- cific for St. Louis and the east.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
FRENCH OFFICERS KICK.
Say General Andre Is Running War
 Office on Political Basis.

Paris. January 17.-In the Chamber of Deputies today M. Cuneo D'Ornano inter pellated the government regarding alleged violations of the military laws and regu- lations governing the promotion of off, cers by General de Gallifet, the former minister of war, and by General Andre, the present minister of war The speaker said these ministers had been infringing on the rights of the offices. and General Andre by assuming the sole right of pro- motion, had a democratic idea of ad- vancement and that the officers had no confidence in the minister who was sub ject to political influence. Officers, the deputy added. had been punished because of their political opinions.
 General Andre announced that he vas preparing a bill providing for the exclu- sion of pupils of the schools of the con- gregations from scholarship at the militia ry schools.
 General Andre said he took the sys- tenn of promotion out of the hands of the former army commission and assumed the task himself because the commits sion was an irresponsible body.
 The chamber by sos to PA votes adopted a resolution approving General Andres declarations.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
BOBR PRISONERS
 CLEAN CLOTHING
SOME OF THEM HAVE NOT HAD CHANGE FOR 16 MoNTHS-THE REV. MIR. KEY MAKES A RE- PORT.

Boston, January 17.-Rev. Edward Ev- erett Hale, D. D., president of the Lend A-Hand Society, which for months has been collecting and shipping clothing, food and other things to the Boer pris- oners held by the British in Bermuda, re- oently sent hts assistant, Rev. W. s. Key, to visit the prison camps and report on the conditions. MT. Key, who has just re- turned, says he was permitted to visit all the camps on six islands and to talk at will with the prisoners. There are now about 5000 men and boys in the prison ieagers. All the prisoners complained of having no clothing except what they wore when captured Some of them had not had a change of underwear for six teen months.
 During Mir. Keys visit clothing was distributed, but hats, caps, socks towels, handlerchiefs, underolothing. suspenders, soap, needles, thread. buttons and knives are badly needed. The short allowance of vegetables was complained of. Rev. pr. Hale asks for contributions of such food as oatmeal, cornmeal, condensed milk, all kinds of cereals, tea, coffee, peas beans, rice, eyaporated apples, canned corn, dsssicated vegetables, and tobacco for the old men. Money is also needed.
 The Lend-a~Hand Society, Boston, re- ceives and ships all contributions.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
CATHOLICS LEAD
 IN MEMBERSHIP
AT THE END OF 1901 THERE WAS A GAIN OF 5So,o27 MEMBERS IN ALL OF THE CHURCHES IN THE UNITED STATES.

New York, January 17.--Statistics on the growth of the churches of the United States in 1901 and the order of denomiua- tion rank in 1890 and 1901 have beeen com pleted by the Rev. Dr. H. K. Carroll who was in charge of the religious statistics of the United States census of 1890.
 At the end of 1900 there were 27,36O. 61o members of all churches in the United States. according to Dr. Carrolls figures, and 2S,090,56 at the end of 1901 gain of 5SO,o27 or 2.87 per cent or greater than the gain in population, 2.1s per cent, the annual rate of increase in population from 1890 to 1900.
 The Catholics lead with a present membership of s,lbS,741, a gain of 4sS,o63. Dr. Carroll rates the increase in Roman Catholic membership as too high, and re- gards the figures as those of the growth of several years in a large proportion of the dioceses.
 The percentage of growth in the Protes- tan Episcopal church. 4 per cent, Dr. Carroll regards as large. It is next to the Roman Catholic church, with the largest growth of the year. and was greatest in the eastern cities. The accessions to the Protestant Episcopal church were from Methodists. Presbyterians. Baptists, Con- gregationalists and other denominations, rather than from the non-church public.
 The Disciples of Christ, whose member ship is almost wholly in the middle west, has almost doubled it's following since 1890. Of Christians Dr. Carroll says he took his statistics from the mother church at Boston, while his figures are much less than some scientists claim.
 The statisticians found 9 different kinds of Lutherans in the United States. The total Lutheran growth last year was S6 oil, much of which was in independent synods. that of Iowa alone being 20o0, while others lost heavily.
 Of his own body the Methodists, he says with a total m embership of 2,762. .6s1 the Methodists (North) increased but 16,- 800 last year. However many evangelical movements in which the Methodists led were undertaken, and 1t has been claimed that 600.0O0 new members were brought in.
 It is Dr. Carrolls belief that there are 300,000 Mormons in or about Utah, and 1t is stated that 65,000 converts were made last year by 1140 missionaries in the East.
 There are twelve kinds of Presbyte- rians.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
SPRING FoULARDs.
They Are Already Appearing in the
 Shops About Town.

From the Philadelphia Times. T.
 The new spring foulards are already exposed to the admiring feminine gaze. and from all that we can see, it Is to be a season of lovely fabrics. Tn quality, these silks are exauisitely soft, fine and glossy, the colorings and designs are charmingly artistic. and at least one foulard gown will be numbered in the vernal wardrobe of the well-dressed wo- man.
 Foulards have enjoyed a decided vogue for several consecutive seasons, but the woman who is introduced to the various m embers of the fashionable foulard fam fly of 1902 will agree that never have these popular silks made their vernal bow to the feminine public in more cap tivating guise. Printed peau de soie printed satin liberty, printed armure, Shanghai. wills and the brocade satins printed. unfold themselves in fascinat- ing lengths of woven beauty of design and coloring. The woman who goes to purchase one gown will yearn to buy a dozen.
 These silks are produced principally in Lyons which for centuries has been weaving fabrics that challenge the admir- ation of the world, but far away China and Japan also send us silks of beauty.
 Fashionable colors for foulards, for spring will be reseda, old rose. gobelin blue and the shades of deeper but rich and luminous blue. The designs show a decided partiaiity for the spot. which, repeated in small, medium and. large sizes, gives the chic touch to many of the patterns Frequently it Is associated with flower or foliage motif. swirling lines and sinuous flg1lrea- uifh 'sSffst1caJ- D effective results M
The age-herald., 1902-01-18

the Governor ought to be informed of the gossip concerning his wife, in which they considered there was ample grounds Tor a duel, presented the matter to Yon Ber- nigsen, who challenged Falkenhagen.
 A meeting was arranged and Falken- hagen fired at the count of One. Von Bennigsen fell without firing once at his adversary. The governors aged father. Rudolph Won Bennigsen. one Of the founders of the National Liberal party and long noted as leader in the Reich stag, arrived on the field soon after, ae- companied by his second son, who is the governor of German New Guinea and bore the wounded man away.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
BEET RAIsERs REBEL.
Claim That Manufacturers Are Not
 Treating Them Fairly.

Omaha, Neb.. January 1.-The sugar beet raisers of this State are preparing to rebel against what they complain to be the unfairness to them by the manu- facers. and indications are they will take their protest to Washington. It Is un- derstood they will send representatives to appear before the Congressional com mittee to urge that the duty either be re- auced or that reciprocity be arranged on Cuban sugar.
 They explain that while this may ap- pear to be opposed to their own interests, n is the only means of bringing the manufacturers to terms. The prices they are receiving for their product they claim. has reached a mark that makes the industry unprofit able.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
ZeIaIer Whips Leach.

Savannah. January 17.-Owen Zeigler, formerly of New York. and Billy Leach of Chicago, welter weights. met before the Savannah Athletic Club for a 25-round contest. In the fourth round, after Leach had been knocked down three times, the referee stopped the fight and gave the decision to Zeigler. Kid" Henning of Washington and Pete" Manzie of Sa- vannah went on for six rounds. It was a fast, clean and clever bout, in which Manzie was awarded the decision on points.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Pursuing HighWaymen.

Guthrie, O. T.. January 17.-A company of soldiers left Ft. Sill to aid in the pur- suit of highwaymen who murdered Sher- ifs Smith and Beck Wednesda, morn ing. It Is announced that they aer sur rounded in the brush at the head waters of Beaver Creek near Rush springs. The bloodhounds tracked the robbers to that point from Apache and were then called off, not being allowed to enter the brush. The posse then surrounded the brush and began the siege. awaiting reinforce ments. It was for this purpose that the troops started
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Morgan Says Committee VIII
 be Ready Tonight
MORE ROUTES SUGGESTED
One Company Claims to Be Able to Secure a Canal at Sea Level Which VIII Be Only Thirty
 Miles In Length.

Washington, January 1.-Senator Nor gan, chairman of the Senate committee on inter-oceanio canals. made a brief re- port to that committee today as the re- suit of his investigation of the status of the Panama Company's proposition. He and Admiral Walker, chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, and had learned that the President had impressed upon the commission the necessity for an early report, fixing the time at the close of the present week, and that the admiral had said that in accordance with these instructions the commission would propably be prepared to report by Sat urday night.
 He also stated that he had learned of ficially that the French government had made no proposition to the United States in connection with the Panama route, and further that nothing had been heard subject
 Admiral Walker this afternoon an- nounced that the commission would be unable to file their report with the Pres ident until some time tomorrow. It was stated that Admiral Walker hopes to harmonize the difference known to ex- ist among the members of the commis- sion.
 The subcommittee appointed to hear the representations in behalf of the sev- eral canal projects met during the after noon to interrogate representatives of the American Isthmian Ship Canal Company. Those who spoke for this company were Gen. Edward W. Serrell consulting en- ygineer; H. H. Adams, a stockholder, and Theodore Schroeder, counsel.
 They control the Darien route, also designated as the San Bias route. They claim to be able to secure a canal at sea level which will be only 90 miles in length from ocean to ocean. Their route extends from Mendago harbor to Pear Island, and their plan is to run a tunnel for five miles, this tunnel to be 20 feet in the clear and with water 35 feet deep. The ships would be drawn through the canal by an cleo trio trolley line. They estimate that the entire canal could be constructed at from $75, GOO GOO to s90000,0O0 When asked to make a proposition to the government they declined to do so. but said that within three years they would be able to state the terms upon which they would allow the canal to be constructed by this route. These terms they thought, would be that they should retain the ownership of the canal and that the government of the United States should agree to pay 50 per cent of the cost of construction, pay ments to begin when s10,0O0,000 of work shall have been completed and other pay ments to be made each time that $10, 00o 900 worth of work Is done. They also said in reply to questions that they had se- cured neither right of way nor govern ment concessions
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
BOARD OF TRADE
 AND TELEPHONE
COMMITTEE WILL NOT WAIT UPON THE EXCHANGE MAN. AaERs BEFORE NEXT WEEK. MEMBERS TALK OF SERVICE.

MT. Simon Klotz, a member of the Board of Trade committee appointed at a meeting of the board last Wednesday to take up the telephone question with a view of getting better service, said yes- terday that the committee would not wait upon the manager of the two tele- phone companies before next week.
 Asked if the board had received many complaints about the service Mir. Klotz replied that quite number had been made by members of the board and by phone subscribers having business rela- tions with merchants who are members.
 Another member of the committee said that the complaint which was most com mon was with regard to cutting in'' on the connection one was using.
 The managers of the respective com panies when asked if many complaints came to them about the service replied substantially that they heard from kick CTS occasionally, but subscribers, as rule, seemed to be well satisfied
 Manager W. L. Woodruff of the South ern Bell Company has his service tested every morning by an Inspector dHo eie sheets on which the tests are recorded are kept on file and can be seen at any time by subscribers who take the trouble to call.
 These tests show that the central office averages less than four seconds respond ing Response is often made in two sec onds while seven seconds is about the longest time Should the operator take as long as eight seconds there is an in- yestisation at once. MT. Woodruff says that when the companys building was being enlarged and a new switch board was being installed there was not first class service, but since then it had been excellent.
 Mir. R.. H. Polk, manager of the Peo- ple's, said yesterday that he was about to replace his old phones with new ones the latest and most approved devices oi the kind made. These new phones were already being received at the companys exchange he said, and the work of in. stallation would be commenced in a week or two.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Well-known Citizen Killed.

Natchez, Miss, January 17.-Thomas Glenn. Texan, who has been employed on the extension work of the Texas Pa cif1c Railroad in Concordia Parish. Lopis- lana, shot and killed Alfred D. Carpenter in Main street tonight Carpenter is a well known citizen and is brother of J. N. Carpenter, one of the wealthiest men in this section of the state. After the shooting there were threats of lynch- ing and Glenn was hurried to the county jail The shooting is said to have occur red over trivial dispute.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18

phers has been in session here for the past two weeks, and has arranged a new agreement with the management of the Norfolk and Western, and 1t is under stood that a satisfactory understanding has been reached. It is said that a sub stantal increase in pay has been grant ed the operators, and an overtime scale fixed along the lines of the railway train men. The increase will affect more than 800 men. The new arrangement will go in- to effect February 1.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
NO PRISONERS EXCHANGED.
Colombian Commissioners and Capt. Mead Waited 5 Hours for Liberals.

Colon, Colombia via. Galveston. Jan- uary 17.-No exchange of prisoners took place at Toboga yesterday, inspite of an- nouncement that an exchange was to be effected then. The government commits sioners and Captain Mead. of the United States cruiser Philadelphia waited five hours fruitlessly for the appearance of liberals having the government prisoners in charge.
 It is reported at Panama that General Castro recently engaged a detachment of evolutioeary forces and defeated them though most of the liberals escaped to their vessels.
 Another report says liberals ships have been seen chasing the government gum boat Boyaca, in the direction of Chiriqui
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
RaAvoaA WoAd.

The site of Booker City, between Pratt City and Adamsviiie, will be inspected to- day by officers of the Booker City Land Company and representative colored men. The Kansas City. Memphis and Birming- ham will run special train from Birm- ingham to the prospective colored town for the purpose of conveying the party. This train will consist of an engine and two coaches. and will leave Birmingham at Il a. m.
 The Southern Railway Company had expected to remove its local offices from 2019 First avenue to the quarters vacated by the Birmingham Trust and Savings Company, at the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street, by February l, but 1t win be the middle of February, perhaps, before this change can be made. The new offices will be elegantly fur nished. They will be occupied by MT. George R. Browden, division freight agent. and Mir. Coffee B. Jackson, travel ling passenger agent of the Southern. and MT. A. c. Freeman. travelling pas senger agent of the Alabama Great Southern.
 There was a slight Hull in Birmingham traffic on the Louisville and Nashville A~Einx ohuistmas week. hut sinns the
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
MISS ROOSEVELT AT HOME, The Presidents Daughter as the Peo- pie at Oyster Bay Used to See Her.

From the New York Sun.
 It is difficult for people at, Oyster Bay to identify the Alice Roosevelt of the White House with the slender young girl they used to see so short a time ago romping about the Roosevelt grounds or dashing along the country roads on horse back
 Miss Roosevelt used to make a pretty picture on horseback, her tangled mass of hair topped with one of her father s rough rider hats. her cheeks glowing and her eyes sparkling with excitement.
 She used to enjoy g. gallop and then she would walk her horse through the woods, feeding him on the delicacies that she could pick up along the way. She was favorite with all the people of the village and always had a cheery word for any of them that she met along the road.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
TRIBUTE TO M'KlNLEY.
Governor Lonslno Says South VIII Aid
 In Erecting Monument.

Cleveland, O., January H-In replying to the appeal of the Mckinley Memorial Association. Governor Longino of Missis sippi says:
 President Mckinley was not only great and noble man, but possessed such a rare combination of all the Christian virtues that his name deserves to be fit- tirgly and enduringly commemorated, and in your noble undertaking you will have the sympathy and support of the South. which has recently remembered him with the most profound gratitude and reverence
 Governor Jennings of Florida says an appeal will be published throughout the State. There Is an active auxiliary of 25 members in Florida
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Islanders Protest Against Sale.

St. Thomas D. w. l., January 1.-The following cablegram. signed by large number of persons. has been sent to Dr. J. H. Deuntzer. Danish minister of for eign affairs: St. Croix, F. w. l., The planters, burghers and property holders of this island urgently protest against the opinion of American capitalists being con- sidered an adequate expression of the views and interests of this island, and petition your influence to keep St. Croix in the possession of Denmark on the as- sumption that Denmark can find the means to make the cultivation of sugar, now in most critical position. remuner- ative to the island.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Paris Bank Sues Society Woman.

Cincinnati January 17.-A suit in attach ment was filed today by A. A. Taquin, c Parisian banker, against Miss Evans, of this city, aunt of the Duchess of Man chester for 2s60 francs. The suit is on e draft drawn on herself March {. 1890 and not paid. The real estate of Miss Evans is attached It is said the money obtain ed on the draft was used in expenses connected with the wedding of Miss zim- merman and the Duke of Manchester Miss Evans at the time was in Paris with her niece
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Bank Cashier Missing.

Fulton, Mo-, January 1.-The Commer- cial Bank of Fulton was closed this morn ing. by George B. Carstarphen, chief of the state banking department. Phillip s. cashier of the bank left Fulton afternoon ostensibly for St. Louis with $450O in gold and currency, to be de- posted in the Franklin Bank. His where abouts are unknown. It is believed the will be paid in full.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
rarr Brothers Win Drill Contest.

El Paso, Tex, January 1L-The worlds championship drilling contest today was won by Tarr Brothers, of Globe, Ariz., over Chamberlain and Malley. of San Pedro Mex. Tarr Brothers drilled 3Sss inches in 1b minutes and Chamberlain and Mailey STA there's. The winners re- -ceived $500. a gold medal and other prizes. One of the rarr brothers was hit on the head with a hammer and was badly wounded but did not drop the drill
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
ANOTHER GERMAN DUEL.
Gossip About a Gentleman's Wife
 Caused Probably Fatal Affair.

Berlin, January 17-Fresh material for the duelling controversy has been afford ed by the Won Bennigsen-Fa Falkenhagen meeting in Emperor Williams hunting park at Springs. near Hanover. yesterday. nor of Springe. was probably fatally wounded by Falkenhagen, who is large Jesse of crown lands.
 The affair has reference to the wife of Governor Won Bennigsen. Several gentle men of high position in the town of anrinRe- having dacidad at tha club that
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
AsphyxIated In OH Tank.

Cincinnati January Hilary Hager- meyer and Charles Berger, laborers at asphyxiated today in a partly filled cot tonseed oil tank car. The oil is what is known as the second product of cotton seed oil.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
THREE FIRES.
Department Was Kept Busy Yesterday. Damage Is Slight.

There alarms in less than an hour kept the fire department busy yesterday after noon. The first at 4:45 o'clock was the residence occupied by Charlie Jones cor ner of Huntsville avenue and Twenty third street; dagame slight
 The second was the residence of Tom Jones, Thirteenth avenue and Nineteenth street at 5:l5 o'clock. Very little dam age.
 The third was at 5:2o o'clock. It partially destroyed three houses. occupied by ne- groes, on Seventh avenue between Thir- teenth and Fourteenth streets. The roofs of two were badly burned and the third damaged.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
MAIL CONTRACTS LET.
Postoffice Department Makes Award
 to Steampship Line.

Washington, January 17.-The Postof- flee Department today awarded contracts to the Red D steamship line which, sup plementing existing service, provide for a regular weekly ocean service out of New York and Venezuelan ports and regular weekly service to Porto Rico. The new service will begin March l and is as fol- lows:
 New York to oPuerto Cabello, Venezuela, calling at San Juan, Curacao and La guayra every two weeks. Contract rates $1 a mile.
 New York to Maraicabo. Venezuela, touching at Laguayra and Curacao once every two weeks. This latter route does not touch at San Juan. Contract rate 66 2-3 cents a mile.