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The age-herald., 1902-01-24
BASKETBALL GAME
 WILL BE EXCITING
HOWARD AND MOONEY WILL PLAY TONIGHT AT THE BlR- MINCHAM ATHLETIC CLUB.

Howard College basket ball team will battle tonight with the Mooney College team of Franklin. Tenn, at the Birming ham Athletic Club. the game to be called at S:3o o'clock.
 The enthusiasm of college boys will en- ter into the play. promising to make 1t interesting and spectacular from start to finish. The outcome of the game is doubtful, both teams being strong and well managed. The Mooney team has a slight advantage in weight and experi- ence, but the Howard boys are; however, on their home grounds and know the hall and ali its points of advantage and dis advantage.
 The Mooney team Is practically the same as last year when champion of the South, and it comes to Birmingham with a record equally as good this year. The Cumberland University team went down 6s to 8, flushed with victory the Tennessee team expects to make a large hole in the record of Howard.
 | Towards team Is strong and its hopes are high. Utmost confidence is placed in the good judgment and knowledge of the game of Captain Laird. and he is we'll backed up by Gwin. the other forward.
 A large crowd Is expected in the gym nasum when the whistle blows for the game to commence. Mir. B. F. Roden, Jr.. will referee the game and MT. Moore of Franklin and MT. Harry Miles will umpire The entrance to the Athletic |
 The lineup will be:
 Howard-Center. Spruell or Harrington; forwards, Laird (captain). Gwin; guards. Gordon, Mullin: substitutes, Faucet. | Katon.
 Mooney-Center, Roger Hamilton; for wards. Bridges, Ed Hamilton guards. Byrne (captain). Harris: substitutes. | Britt Kenneday Moss, Stone.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
NOTHING FROM DUNCAN;
 OFFICERS ARE BAFFLED

that numerous depredatiens have oc- cured in the last few days near Attaiia- It is thought probable that some of Dun cans friends may be in this neighborhood and that he is seeking to join them.
 Duncan's wife. Myrtle Haas, is still re ported in the city and 1t Is believed by the officials that her object here is to communicate to Duncan the movements of the officers as she learns them from the papers.
 There Is another woman in the city who was at first supposed to know something about the escape of the prisoners. She was the one mourner at the funeral or Frank Miller, one of the leaders of the Miller-Duncan gang The police have in- terviewed her, however, and now believe that she was unaware of the proposed plan of escape and Is ignorant as to the direction the men kaye taken At the time of Miiler's death she claimed to have met him in a Pittsburg boarding house and to have been the wife of a mining expert then in Pittsburg.
 Duncan and his pals are supposed to be hiding out by day and travelling at night on the highways and avoiding the railroads. They are now supposed to be in a section of country that is very wild and thinly settled and where news trav- els slowly. A posse of deputies consist ing of Deputy sheriffs Coursen, Gaddis lin and Cole are in that section looking for the men. Van Horn is known to have relatives between Albertville and Guntersville, and 1t is probable the men are relying on them to hide them for a time. if they can reach there in safety
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
M'KNieHT ASKS BAIL.
Former Bank President Wants Free.
 dom Pending Appeal.

Nashville. Tenn, January 2S.-Judge A E. Richardson of Louisville, Ky, attor' ney for J. M. Mcknight, former president of the German National Bank of Louis ville sentenced to six years in the Nash vile penitentiary by the Federal Court for embezzlement, today made applica- tion before United States Circuit Judge H. H. Lurton for bail pending disposi- ton of the case in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
 Judge Walter Evahs/a at Louisville re- fused to allow Mcknight bail, hence the appeal to Judge Lurton. Judge Lurton announced that he would not deliver his decision for some days yet but tele- graphed to Judge Evans recommending that he release the prisoner on bail pend- ing his decision.
 Mcknight was former receiver of the defunct Commercial National Bank of this city.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
DAVIDSON LODGE
 HELD BEG MEETING
TEN CANDIDATES OF A. 0. U. w. WERE ikiTIATED-To HAVE
 GALA DAY-BRIGHT PROSPECTS

Davidson Lodge No. 31 Ancient Order of United workmen, held an interesting meeting last night In Magnolia Hall at which ten candidates were initiated It was the regular meeting of the lodge, but the attendance was unusually large, showing the increased interest and growth of the lodge in Birmingham
 Assistant Superintendent Advisory Dep uty Vernon of Atlanta conferred the de- grees on the new members in an impress i've manner, and interesting talks on the work of the lodge were made by Judge Head and Capt. R. F. Kolb. The speaker of the eveni~r was, however, Superin- tendent Adv. Deputy w. c. Wheeler of Georgia. h. was greatly enjoyed by all the m..s 5.
 At the next regular meeting of the lodge, Thursday, February IS, fifty can- didates will be initiated. The lodge will have a gala day the week following, when Mir. Wheeler will again be in the city. A committee of five was appointed to ar- range suitable programme.
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Sheriff A. W. Burgin is still in the dark as to the whereabouts of Frank Duncan, George Bullard and Jeff Van Horn, three of the prisoners who es- capped from the Jefferson County jail early Monday morning. A. J. Dye, the one who was retaken. has apparently not thrown any light on the movement of the others.
 While nothing definite is known. it is thought by some of the officials that Duncan and the other two men are to- gether, and are making their way north towards Tennessee.
 A report reached the sheriff's office Wednesday night that three suspicious characters had been seen in the neighbor- hood of Village Springs. Nothing definite has been heard from there. however al- though the officials throughout this part of the country have been notified and ara on the lookout for the men.
 It is stated that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was induced to stop one of It's freight trains at Village Springs by two men who claimed to have Duhcdh unuer aTreSt. The men were al- lowed to ride. but they evidently thought better of 1t and alighted at Broyles, a station short way beyond Village Springs, as they were not seen after this point was reached. It Is thought prob able that the men were the three escapes and that they adopted this ruse in order to get ride.
 One thing which leads the officials to think that Duncan and his pals are to the north of Jefferson county is the fact
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
MRS. HARRISON NEEDS PENSION
Gays She Wants to Have Her Daugh-
 ter Properly Educated.

Indianapolis. January 23.-Mrs. Benja- min Harrison. widow of ex-President Harrison. was asked tonight If she had requested that the bill to grant her an annual pension of s5ooo not be presented She said: No. have made no such re- quest at any time. have supposed that Congress would accord the same recog- hilton of President Harrisons services by granting to his widow pension as have been granted to those of other Presi- dents. My desire to give my daughter the same advantages she would have en- joyed had her father lived is my chief thought in the matter
 Mrs. Harrison was asked if 1t were true. as has been printed. that she is now enjoying an income of sloOOe year. She expressed surprise that such a statement should have been published. saying her Income was nothing approaching that amount.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
PERSONAL.

Florence Hotel Arrivals.-A. F. Wilson, Montgomery; H. M. George, Mobile; Leo Broda. Ensley, Ala; F. c. Jennings, New Orleans; O. l.. King Chattanooga, Tenn. i; w. E. Cutliff, Baltimore, Md. R. E. BaX- ter, Redwood, Tenn; James K. Powers, Florence, Ala. A. L. Slaton, Atlanta; Jack Goodman, Tuscaloosa; J. M. Mc- Clence Chattanooga; R. G. Miller Knox vile; H. D. Scanther Atlanta! J. s. Sort, Chicago M. w. Croxton. Virginia; J. A. Meyers, Atlanta; Franklin Ritchie, Chicago; Miss Molle Revell. Dallas Tex. i; W. E. Whitmore, St. Louis A. Doggwell, Memphis; R. D. Johnson, Buffalo; B. H. Quigg, Chattanooga; c. w. Hoar, Tus- kegee; Judge W. A. Austin, Mont evallo; J. M. Minor Ensley; G. G. Wildo. Mont gomery; c. E. Jackson, Memphis; MT. Gunners, Montgomery; J. w. Oden, Chil- dersburg; Miss M. L. Oden, Childersburg; P. T. Pitts and wife, Childersburg: E.. G. Minnen and wife, J. Lee, St. Louis J. H. Lansdcn, Montgomery; H. Hasscn, Atlanta; c. M. Pitts. Teggett, Tex. Jas. F. Hammer, Indianapolis; w. M. Rogers, Chicago; Mrs. G. H. Martin, Denver F. Crcnsham, F. Dashaweiss, Chicago; S.. E. Ware Selma; Dr. Frank Walter, Blossburg; R. c. Bush, Carbon Hill; R. D. Wall, Memphis; J. A. De Hart, Green Vile, MISS. w. Upper, hou'SVllle Ky; D. E. Kelley, Springville; C. Ii. Morgan, St. Louis; Joseph L. Finch Atlanta; J. A. Cheney, Anniston: c. B. Thomas, Chattanooga; B. F. Raymond. Boston; Miss Elizabeth Armstead. Memphis; J.
 E. Sanby Detroit; D. Weitzburger, R. c. Rotte and wife, H. E. Gould, Memphis; c. Purce, Mobile; G. H. Napier and wife, Vicksburg; Misses Cohn, Meridian; E. L.
 Landrum, Cincinnati; R. M. Billings, De- troit; E. H. Brogelton, Ensley; c. B. Thomas, Chattanooga; Miss Pitt, New York; M Evans, c. Woodward, New York; c. R. Thomas, Chattanooga; J, w. Dean, New York; A. c. Samuels, Atlanta
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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, January 23.-(Special.)- The Supreme Court of Alabama today rendered the following decisions:
 Mcclellan, c. J.-E. L. Clewis vs. Ma lone & Sons, appeal from Henry Circuit Court; reversed and remanded.
 Haralson, J.-S. H. Kress vs. H. o. Porter, appeal from Clark Circuit Court; reversed, rendered and remanded.
 Tyson, J.-Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company vs. J. J. Burlington, appeal from Conecuh Circuit Court; af- flrmed.
 Sharpe. J.-James Tatum vs. The State of Alabama, appeal from Autauga Cir cult Court; affirmed.
 Dowell, J.-Blumenthal & Bickart ct al. vs. J. Tragar & Co. ct al, appeal from Gadsden City Court; affirmed.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
CHINESE EMPEROR
 HEARS MINISTERS
Foreigners at Last Gain the Re-
 cognition So Long Sought
EMPEROR LOOKS CHILDISH
Rumors Among Attendants Say the Empress Dowager Was Hidden Be- hind Screen and Witnessed Cere-
 rnonies-Satow Made Address.

Pekin, January 23.-The ministers of the foreign powers here have attained the goal which has been their aim since in- tercourse between China and the powers began. They have been received as repre- sentatives of sovereigns equal in rank to the Chinese Emperor. The audiences yes- terday between the Emperor and the min isters were held in the innermost large hall of the forbidden city. The Emperor sat upon a dais behind a table. There were four princes at the back of his chair and a dozen officials at each side.
 The Dowager Empress was concealed by a screen, according to the stories of the attendants and remained invisible.
 The audience chamber was furnished somewhat in contrast to the dingy rooms which served for these audiences under the old regime.
 The secretaries translated the addresses handed to the Emperor. The replies were delivered by Prince Ching.
 Emperor Was Silent.
 The Emperor was silent throughout the auulenceS, anu TeiidAHeu SlOho dhu impassive.
 Formerly the Emperor replied to the ministers in Manchu, and the prince in terpreted what he said. Today he ap- peared as an automaton. and the secre- taries of the foreign ministers who were present report that he looked weaker. less intellectual and more childish than II.
 Sir Ernest Satow. the British repre- sentative, made the following address:
 My august sovereign has charged me to express to your majesty his sincere de- sire to see the independence and integ- rity of the Chinese Empire maintained intact, and that the prosperity and hap piness of the Chinese people may be hastened by the removal of obstacles to the free exchange of commodities by the extension of manufactures and by the utilization of the resources of the soil.
 'The wonderful Improvements in th< means of communication in the different parts of the world, through the develop ment of steam navigation, railways and telegraphs, has brought all countries into much closer relations than was possible in former times. Thus the nations of the world are enabled to profit by the les sons to be learned from each other in government, in methods of education, in the administration of justice and the application of the public wealth to the advantage of the whole people.
 ! China Can Progress.
 'If under the enlightened rule of your majesty the barriers which in the past hindered the free and mutual and ad- vantageous intercourse of China with the rest of the world be completely removed and her domestic institutions wisely reg ulated. it is certain that China, advanc- ing along the path of progress, will at tain to height of prosperity unknown in the past"
 The ministers of the foreign powers entered the Forbidden City at the main gate, leaving their military escorts out side. At the second gate they entered yellow chairs like those furnished for
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
Sleloff Gets Decision.

Chicago. January 2s.-Otto Sieioff of Chicago was given a decision on points over Dave Barry of Toronto at the end of six round contest at the Pyramid Athletic Club tonight It was a rather tame affair, as neither man made any attempt to force matters. Tn the pre- liminary Danny Duane. the New York lightweight, knocked out Billy Loudon of Chicago after one minute of fighting in the first round. Loudon was helpless be- fore the New Yorker.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
Good Roads Convention.

Augusta, Ga, January 23-The good roads convention at Augusta was organ ized today with Hon. M. c. Butler of of addresses on good roads were made and committees were appointed to form permanent organization. Tonight at Mill ler-Walker Hall the visiting delegates were addressed by Hon. P J. Beckman, ciety. Gov. A. D. Candler of Georgia, Governor M. c. McSweeny of South Car olina and a large delegation from the South Carolina Legislature will arrive to- morrow and take part in the convention s deliberations
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
DouGHERTY KNOCKED OUT.
Harry Forbes Landed Right Hand
 Punch on the Jaw.

St. Louis, January 2S.-Danny Dougher- ty of Philadelphia was knocked out with a right hand punch on the jaw in the go at the West End Club tonight in what was scheduled as fifteen round bout at 1l5 pounds, for the bantam weight championship. Daugherty did not show to the advantage hoped for by his sec onds, his leads being all ill-judged and his blocks lacking steam. On the other hand the Chicago lads blows were well timed and his ring generalship of high order. "a
 Telegrams were read from Austin Rice and Tom Quingley challenging the win ner of tonights bout.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
Prince Henry Coming
 South in Special Train

Washington, January 23.-Emperor Will liam has approved the plans of the com mittee of arrangements for the reception of Prince Henry as far as they go. He has left to the committee the arrange ments for the details of the general plan, and today the members were at work on these, particularly upon the contracts to be made with the railroad agents for the hauling of the train which will be en- gagged by the government for the journey of the prince.
 This train will be made up of six cars of the finest description, and one will be set apart for the exclusive accommoda- tion of the prince. The press will be cared for as as far as the limited space will permit.
 It Is now proposed to take the dis tinguished visitor as far into the south as Chattanooga, as far west as St. Louis and as far north as Milwaukee on one side, and Boston on the other.
 The prince will arrive in New York on Saturday and will spend his first Sunday in America quietly in that city, paying a visit to Grants tomb in Riverside park He will leave after midnight, arriving in Washington about 10:3O O clock on Monday morning. He will be met at the station by a military guard, a squadron of cav airy and battery of artillery, both from Fort Meyer. With this escort he will pro- ceed to the German embassy, and a de- tail of engineers from the Washington barracks will be named as a special
 guard of honor to watch the embass,
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
A. K. 6 N. Deal Denied.

Atlanta, Ga., January 2S.-It Is denied here by officials of the Seaboard Air Line Railway and of thes Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railroad Company that any deal has been consummated by which the Seaboard Air Line has purchased or leased the Atlanta, Knoxville and North ern Railroad. It has been recently ru- mored that the seaboard would secure connection with the Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern and run into Knoxville by way of Atlanta.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
Fire at WInona. Miss.

Winona, Miss, January 2.-Fire broke out shortly after midnight this Friday) morning, and at a. m. several business houses have been burned. The entire male population turned out to fight the flames. Lambs restaurant. Harris shoe store and the office of the Southern Express Com pany are among the buildings destroyed.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
AFTER TEN YEARS.
Negro Arrested for Crime Committed
 Many Years Ago.

Walter Walker, negro, was locked in the Jefferson County jail yesterday on charge of assault with intent to murder committed ten years ago in Clark County.
 He will be held here for the Criminal Court to answer to the charge. He was captured yesterday on & description sent from the sheriff of the place where he ia wanted
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
HEAD BADLY CUT.
Railroad Man Struck His Head on i;
 Low Bridge.

D. W. Bethel, white man. who was arrested Monday night by Policeman Marshall on charge of vagrancy. has large jagged cut on the rear of his head, which it is feared will affect his mind
 He is a railroad employe and his head struck bridge while the car on which he was standing passed under it.
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larceny of Bottles.

William Formby, asnegro, was caught last night by Policeman Dickens on a charge of larceny of bottles, he having a barrel full which he wished to dispose of. He is also an escape from the South dug their way to liberty several weeks aQn
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day and night as long as the prince re- mains here. The second Sunday prob ably will be spent at Chattanooga, and a visit will be paid to the great national park at Chickamauga. The third and last Sunday of the princes stay in America will be spent in New York, where he will visit some of the German social organiza- tions.
 To Bring Fine Presents.
 Berlin. January 2s.-Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia selected at the court jewellers this morning about fifty presents for Americans with whom he will come especially in contact during his visit to the United States.
 The presents included several gold and silver boxes set with diamonds they have the Emperor's monogram, encircled with diamonds, enameled on the lids, beauti- ful silver cups with "Hohenzollern" enam- elled on them, gold and silver cigarette cases in which his majestys autograph is traced in small diamonds and small com passes, encased in gold and silver boxes with ''Hobenzollern" enameled on them besides larger and more valuable gifts. A number of cuff links, brooches and carf pins with the initial "H." in dia- monds are also included among the pres- ents. The latter are intended for less important persons.
 Official secrecy is maintained as to what the Emperor and Prince Henry will pre- sent to the President; Admiral Robley D. Evans and Miss Alice Roosevelt though it Is we'll known that his majesty will send Miss Roosevelt jewelled bracelet and Prince Henry will probably offer the President a fine hunting gun with inter changeable shot and rifle barrels and it's accompanying equipment.
 the Princes and secretaries. They walked through the inner courts of the Forbid den City and their cortege retired from the city by the east gate.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
2sth Regiment Ordered to Manila.

Chicago. January 23.-The Twenty ninth Regiment, stationed at Fort sheri- dan. received orders from Washington to- day to get ready to start for Manila.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
HOUSE COMPLETES URGENT DEFICIENCY BILL

Washington. January 23-The consider ation of the urgency deficiency bill was completed today, but owing to the late ness of the hour passage of the bill was postponed until tomorrow.
 MT Hin of Connecticut moved to fn- crease the appropriation for rural free delivery service from 900 to, $491, 900, for the purpose. he explained, of increas- ing the pay of carriers from $500 to $500 per annnm. The amendment was adopt ed. 109 to 7S.
 Three amendments were adopted with out division as follows
 For the division of publication, agri- cultural department $15,0oo for the bu- reau of animal industry, agricultural de- pertinent. s4O.0O0; for the incidental ex- penses of the special and select commit tees to attend the funeral of the late President Mckinley. $3O,000.
 The bill was reported to the House and the previous question ordered on It's final passage. February 8, at o'clock was set aside for eulogies upon the life and public service of the late Repre- tentative Burke of Texas.
 At 5:10 the House adjourned.
The age-herald., 1902-01-24
Neuro With Historic Name.

A negro with the historic name of John Henry King was arrested last night by Policeman Nix for assault and battery on Ada Jackson, a negro woman.
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MASON WANTS SCALEY TO HAVE ALL THE HONOR
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were yet an unexplored field for us. In order that the, direct attention of the gov , ernment might be given to the com mercial and industrial interests of the United States the commercial and indus trial and agricultural bodies of the coun- dry had demanded a bill of the kind pend- ing, and he asserted that when he spoke of the industrial interests he referred to capital and labor organized and unor- tganized.
 MT. Hale then offered an amendment transferring to the new department the inter r-state commerce commission. Pending action upon this and other Amendments. which had been offered, Messrs Ell1n, Cochran, Money, Spooner, Hale. McCumber, Hoar and Clay dis 'cussed various suggested amendments and the measure generally.
 The Senate at 4:30 D. m. went into ex- 5ecutive session, and at 4:55 adjourned un- til Monday.
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PULLMAN SLEEPER Birmingham to Mobile Via the South.
 ern Railway.

Effective November 13 the Soutberr Railway will shorten the biie-Chatta- nooga sleeping car line and will operate same Birmingham to Mobile and re- turn. Sleeper will be placed at ,nion depot at 9 p. m., and parties can occupy same after that hour.
 c, E. JACKSON. Travelling Passenger Agent. Birmingham Ala u-1A-n
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and all Points West and Southwest.
 Shortest Route--Fas Time.
 "Southeastern Limited" leaves Bir- mingham 12:30 noon, carries Pullman drawing-room sleepers, chair cars, coaches, cafe observation car, meals a la carte; through to Kansas City. arriving 9:45 next morning.
 "New York Limited" leaves Bir- mingham 10:20 p. nn., carries Pullman buffet drawing-room sleepers. chair car, coaches, to Memphis; arriving 7:15 next morning.
 City Ticket Office, Morris Hotel.
 Both Phones 974.
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the Princes and secretaries. They walked through the inner courts of the Forbid den City and their cortege retired from the city by the east gate.