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The age-herald., 1901-04-13
EPISCOPAL TROUBLE.
Discussion Over the Use of Certain
 Official Church Titles.

Indianapolis, April 12.-Protestant Episcopal Bishops McLarens of Chicago, Grafton of Fond du Lac, Nicholson of Francis of Indiana and Coadjutor Bishops Williams of Nebraska and Anderson of Chicago, today sent to Bishop Clark of Rhode Island, presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal House of Bishops, a protest against his use of the title of Presiding Bishop of the Church" which 1t is claimed he did in an official com munication published in the church or gan, The Churchman of December. dis claiming any responsibility for the viola tion of the Rubrics and the introduction of vestments, having no authority or use in the church, which he claims was done on the occasion of the conservation at Fon du Lac a few months ago The pro- test says In part:
 For reasons which will appear we cannot recognize you as holding any arch episcopal or judicial relation to our ac- tion; nor do we propose in this letter to offer any plea to the charges mentioned in your communication.
 We find ourselves to compelled to em- phasize the point because the title which perhaps inadvertently you employ in des- ignating yourself suggests the idea of some measure of review and control as vested In the incumbent of the position which you now hold. The title Presiding Bishop of the Church is not found in our cannon law It would be very unfor- tunate if there should exist in the Protes- tant Episcopal church (and there are many who fear 1t does exist) such law. as 1t would create general discomfort and bitter opposition"
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
UNITED MINE WoRKERe.
Exhaustive Canvass of All the pIa-
 trIcts Is Being Made.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 12.-The United Mine Workers executive board is engaged in an exhaustive canvass of all of the districts in the organization. The conclu- sions of the conference will determine what districts are to receive the special attention of the national organizers and what financial assistance from national headquarters these districts shall receive Unquestionably West Virginia will be fa- vored. Its unorganized condition for years has been constant menace to the success of the entire organization. For several years the Indiana and Illinois op- orators have complained of the competi- tion of non-union Kentucky and vigorous measures will be taken to bring the pres ent strike in that State to nasty and successful close
 The southwestern strike in Arkansas and the Indian Territory Is one of the most obstinate situations that the board has had to handle. For two years the members of the United Mine Workers in that district have been on strike and the organization. through a special as- sessment of g cents per month per cap ita. has paid out many thousand dol lars, and today there are said to be more non-union miners in the district than at the beginning of the strike. The union has been fought to a stapdstill. and new methods have to be sought for.si s
 The men have been asking for months that President Mitchell come into the dis trict. They believe that with his prestige he might turn defeat into victory Though MT Mitchell will not admit it. the fndi- cations are that he will go to the digtrict soon
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
GENERAL TAYLOR
 LOST GREAT FIGHT
In Battle for Life the Grand Old Kentucky Warrior is De-
 feated by Grim Monster

Louisville, Ky, April 12.-General Thomas H. Taylor, who fought in the Mexican and civil wars and who held the office of Chief of Police of Louis- vile longer than any other man, died here this morning of typhoid pneumonia. aged 75. During the Mexican war he was elevated for distinguished services through the various grades from private to major and in the Confederate army from captain to Brigadier-Genera
 General Taylor was among the first to raise a Confederate troop in Kentucky and he was made colonel of the First Kentucky He saw service with General Joseph Johnston at Harper's Ferry and at Drainsville. Later he was Brigadier General under General Kirby Smith and his command was part of the army op- erating in Eastern Tennessee and com prising section of the army that came to Kentucky under General Bragg. Later General Taylor was chief of stan for General Pemberton.
 He was captured at Vicksburg in 1S63 After his exchange he was in command of the District of Eastern Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. He was in com mand at the evacuation of Mobile at Mobile. After the war he had a sensa- tional fight in which he killed his antag- onist. He was later manager of the Max we'll House at Nashville. He was thrice married.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
DEFENDED WIFE
 AND WAS KILLED
Burglars Desperate Deeds in Pittsburg-four Captured
 and Booty Found

Pittsburg, Pa, April 12.-Thomas D. Kahne, Mount Washington grocer, was this morning shot and killed in his home by three burglars while defending his wife, who was being chloroformed. A few hours later force of detectives were put on the case. After tracing the culprits to their rendezvous desperate fight ensued. Fitzpatrick, one of the off, cers, was killed, and another man, giving his name as Edward Wright being badly wounded. Two male and two female members of the gang were arrested, and diamonds and other booty worth from 5000 to $40OO recovered.
 The wounded prisoner was removed to Mercy Hospital where it Is said he may recover, although he was shot three times. The others arrested gave their names as Robert Wilcox and his wife, Jennie; J. B. Wright, brother of Ed ward W. Wright, and a woman said to be his wife. They were taken to the central station, where 1t was learned that all were from Chocago. Wilcox is said to be known in that city as Kid" Nichols. Mrs. Wilcox admitted that they had all come from Chicago some months ago and had been working here since then.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
Farmer Crittenden Fills Farm
 Hand With Buckshot GIRL HAD BEEN OUTRAGED
Negro Tried to Run, But Was Stopped By Twenty-four Buekshot-Crit- tenden Surrenders to Sheriff
 at Tuscumbia, Ala.

Tuscumbia, April 12. = Especially = Elm melt Crittenden, well-known farmer of Spring Valley, in this county, shot and instantly killed a negro named West yes- his eldest daughter.
 Mn Crittenden, who had spent the day ip Tuscumbia, was informed of the terri ble crime committed upon his daughter when he reached home. Without the slightest hesitation he loaded double barreled shotgun and went to the field where West was working. Upon reach ing the negro's side he calmly told him he had come to kill him. With a fright ened look the negro cried: "I ain't done nuthin," and started to run. Mir Critten- den leveied the gun and fired. The negro turned slightly around and Crittenden fired again. Twenty-four buckshot passed through Vests head and body and he was instantly killed.
 Crittenden quietly walked to his home and telephoned the sheriff of the occur renee. stating that he would come to town and surrender According to his promise Crittenden came to Tuscumbia this morning and surrendered himself 10 the sheriff.
 West had been in the employ of Crit tenden for the past three years and was considered good negro.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13

mills and the manufacture of sugar and cane and syrup out of sorghum cane and organizing townships and cities of the second and third class to subscribe for stock in such sugar factories and to vote bonds for this purpose.
 Under the act every company receiving the benefit of the bonds was required to retain 10 cents from the purchase price of every ton of cane and pay it over to the treasurer of the township. to be applied to the payment of these bonds. The act declared that all mills receiving such aid were public mills and should manufac- ture the sugar or syrup for customers who furnished cane, and that they might charge a toll for this manufacture.
 Under this act the township of Mission issued thirty bonds of $500 each on Sep tember 1, 1S90 Of these Dodge bought twenty-two and payment was refused on the coupons. He entered suit, and to his allegations a demurrer was filed and sus- tained that they were insufficient In law to uphold his case. The Appellate Court affirmed this decision.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
PORTO RICO PROSPEROUS.
Senator Foraker Discusses the Pres
 ent Condition of Island.

Washington. April 12-Senator Foraker sof Ohio, chanrman of the committee which deals with Porto Rican affairs, was in Washington today and discussed condi- tions in Porto Rico from information re- ceived by him. He has many letters from the island and has been in constant cor respondence with prominent men of Porto Rico, and says his information Is con- trary to that presented by the delegations which recently have visited the United States. Et
 ''The island" says Senator Foraker, 'fs in more prosperous. condition than 1t has been for years. and has better out look than 1t has had in two hundred years. There is no part of the world where taxes are as light as they are in Porto Rico"
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
TOLD IN LONDON.
Story of the Alabama Subject in Eng
 land,

London. April Histories and memories of the Alabama have been revived here by an advertisement offering reward for the recovery of a document convey ing the thanks of the Confederate states to John Lancaster for rescuing Captain Semmes and part of the crew of the Ala bama when the Kearsarge sank her off CherbourG.
 The Confederate steamer Alabama, Cap tain Raphael Semmes. was attacked and sunk by the United States corvette Rear sarge. Captain Winslow, near Cherbourg. France. June 19, 1864. The British yacht Deerhound picked up thirty-nine persons. including Semmes and fourteen of his off, ficers, after which she headed for South ampton Captain Winslows officers begged him to throw shell at the Deer hound, but he refused. John Lancaster was probably the commander of the Deer hound.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
STORM IS OVER.
Under Bright Sunshine Colorado Snow \ Is Rapidly Melting.

Denver Col, April 12.-The weather to- day has cleared after a continuous snow storm of ninety-six hours. and under the bright sunshine the snow is melting rap idly. The storm was the most extensive known in April along the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains in ten years. There was but little snow on the western slope.
 Rotary snow blows were kept in opera ton during the night on all railroads run ming over the divide, and passenger trains were run, though the schedules were badly dlsarranged. Many freight trains were stalled in snow drifts, and none were run except on special orders. Service on several mountain lines was en- tirely abandoned.
 All the roads will be opened today.
 Three collisions occurred in the blinding snow between Denver and Pueblo. the most serious of which was at Eden be- tween the Rio Grande and Atlantic Ex- press and the passenger, in which six per- sons were slightly injured.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
CABINET TALKED
 OF MULE AFFAIR Attorney Central Requested to Investigate the South Afri-
 can Injunction

Washington, April 12.-The legal pro- ceedings to prevent the shipment of the mules purchased In this country to South Africa was the, most important matter discussed by the cabinet today, and the Attorney General was directed to make an investigation of the question and re- port to the cabinet.
 As nearly as cal be learned members of the cabinet with legal training are of the opinion that these proceedings are contrary to the rights of the government. The views expressed were that where neutrality proceedings are inaugurated In the United States courts they should be brought in the name of the United States, an alleged violation of neutrality being a question affecting nations, not individ- uals. y
 The mover of the proceedings in the New Orleans case is man claiming to be a resident of South Africa, who con- tends that his interests are placed in jeopardy. It is pointed out that if an in- dividual could go into the courts and se- cure restraining orders on the ground that the neutrality laws of the country were being violated the commerce of the country might be seriously endangered.
 These views of the New Orleans pro- ceedings were elicited during brief sug- gestion with reference to the statement that the British government had decided to use no more American meats in It's army. No official information exists con- cerning this report.
 Attorney General Knox will make a thorough investigation of the New Or leans case. If it is found the neutrality laws are such as to permit individuals to bring proceedings in courts Congress may be asked to pass such such amendments as will leave these questions wholly in the hands of the government.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
Latter Wanted to Avenge Mur-
 der of His Father
FIRING HEARD THIRTEEN MILES
Three Hundred Shots Exchanged-The Sheriff Had Been Searching for the Gang Two Months-They
 Tortured Widow and Son.

Whitesburg. Ky, April 12-Two men were killed and two wounded in a fight between Sheriff John W. Wright and his deputies one side and the desperadoes who robbed and murdered aged Mrs. Je- nina Hall and her son on the other The fight occurred on the mountain top be- tween Boones Fork and Millstone Creek.
 Wright and his posse started out sew eral months ago to capture the gang who cruelty tortured the gade widow and after cruelty tortured the aged widow and after son and burned her body with the little hut in which she lived. Citizens have been daily expecting to hear of a pitched bat tie between the two crowds that have al- ready had several scrimmages.
 Yesterday John and Morgan Reynolds, Isaac and Creed Porter and George New some were located in the rendezvous by the posse on the top of the mountain Morgan Reynolds Newsome and Isaac Porte went away, and while they were gone the officers suddenly confronted Creed Porter and John Reynolds, and all of them, ten in number opened fire. The desperadoes replied with rifles and re. volvers and more than three hundre, shots were exchanged at distance of les than dozen paces.
 John Reynolds received serious if no
 fatal wound in the left shoulder and re | treated, leaving Porter alone. The latter's | ammunition soon gave out, and he, too. | went intos hiding. Of the posse, win Wright, aged IS, was killed by a steel bullet which passed through his abdo- men. and Isaac Willard, aged 21. was shot through the heart. A third man named Osborne was struck in the right leg and severely hurt.
 Young Wright, who was killed at the {, first volley, joined the posse about a month ago to avenge the murder of his father, w. s. Wright whom the gang assassinated about a year ago. Firing was heard at a distance of thirteen miles, It was at first feared that the posse had been defeated and Governor Beckham was telegraphed to send State troops to cap- rure the gang.
 When it was learned, however, that the desperadoes had retreated and Sheriff Wright declared that he could capture the gang without the aid of state troops. Gov ernor Beckham was notified not to send the soldiers.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
TRYING TO
 INJURE THE UNITED STATES

New York, April 12.-A dispatch to the Herald from the port of Spain. Trinidad. says:
 Efforts are being made by the official press of Venezuela to create apprehension throughout Latin America that the Unit ed States is seeking to control the new world A great outcry Is being raised over the American policy in Cuba, which Is cited as evidence of far-reaching ambi- tions on the part of the United States. The most influential Caracas journal is- sued in mourning its edition announcing the capture of Aguinaldo. The Filipino leader was ranked among the great he- roes of history and the American policy in the Philippines bitterly assailed.
 Views from Barcelona, Venezuela, Is that the Venezuelan government definite ly refused to make reparation in the case of the American consul, Mr. Baize, who was twice imprisoned, 1t Is alleged, with out cause. and from whom large sums of money were extorted."
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
BEN AHNEY ACQUITTED.
He Shot and Killed John L. StoiIworth
 In Monroe.

Monroe, Ala, April 12.-(special.)-At 1O:35 o'clock this morning the jury re- turned a verdict of not guilty in the trial of Ben Abney. The trial was begun on Wednesday about Il o'clock, the testi- mony concluded Thursday at 11:40, and the jury went out on the case at 9:45 Thursday evening, returning verdict as above indicated
 It will be remembered that on the 29th day of October. 1900. Ben Abney shot and killed John L. Stallworth in the town of Monroe. The state was ably represented by Solicitor B. F. Elmore, assisted by Hon. N. 8. Stallworth. of Evergreen. The defense was represented by Messrs. Miller & Miller. of Camden. and Hon. B. l.. Hubbard, of Monroeville.
 The fight was a hard one and much in- terest manifested, as both the deceased and defendant were prominently con- nected in the county.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
TEwkssuRY CLAIMS.
Creditors Will Get Full Amount of
 Claims With Interest.

New York, April 12.-The Times tomor- row will say:
 According to B. G. Oppenheim, law yer who has just returned from the City of Mexico, the creditors of Lewis c. Towksbury, the broker who disappeared from this city last July are not only to get the full amount of their claims, but to receive the interest. Tewksbury left claims aggregating over $600,000 He was the promoter of the firm of L. G. Tewks- bury & Co. which was supposed to do a brokerage and banking business. On July 3 last he had his clerk draw s5OOO from bank for him and he left the city saying he was going to Chicago to settle up mining claim. He did not go to Chi cago but never came back to New York.
 The story of Tewksbury's intention to settle all claims as told by MT. Oppen- helm, is as follows:
 Among the creditors of MT. Tewks- bury was w. H. Johnson, who had a claim for s15.0O0 Tewksbury was found to be in the City of Mexico, where, under the name of Louis Thorne. he was doing business as the Supply, Contracting and Decorating Company.
 "I entered into correspondence with him In regard to our claim, and he asked me to come to Mexico and he would set tie. I went there with instructions to take $5OOO if could not get more. I went to Tewksbury's place and found that he was doing good business.
 .Ie told me a number of his friends had advised him to go into bankruptcy, but he had refused to do SO because he wanted to settle all just debts, with full interest.
 MT Tewksbury has sold out his busi- ness in the City of Mexico at good fig ure and has gone to South America, where he is interested in mining deal out of which he expects to make several hun dred thousand dollars.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
NEGRO BELIEVED TO HAVE
 BEEN LYNcHED IN GEORGIA

Sylvania, Ga., April 12.-Kennedy Cor don, negro, who it is alleged on Monday attempted to assault the daughter of Da- vid Cowart near Portal, Is believed to have been lynched here last night. Cor don was arrested Tuesday in North Caro- lima and was given chance for hIs life." The negro made an effort to escape and two loads of buckshot were fired at him. Some of the shot went into his back, passed through the body and lodged under the skin. He was left. supposed to be dying.
 Yesterday he appeared at Rocky Ford and was placed under arrest. Last night a crowd took charge of the negro to take him to Portal After crossing the river there were number of shots fired. No member of the posse returned, but the report is that the negro was lost"
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
sINcLE-TAxERs MEET.
They Want to Run Tom Johnson for
 the PresidencY.

Indianapolis, April 12.-Single-taxers have called a meeting for Thursday night to launch Tom l.. Johnson's presidential boom in Indiana. Resolutions will be adopted setting forth MT. Johnson's elig- ibility for the Presidential nomination.
 While there are only about 100 members of the Single Tax Club, MT. Johnson has many warm friends in Indianapolis. The men that have control of the Democratic party machine in Indiana largely favor the nomination of David B. Hill for President. It is a question whether the masses of Democrats throughout the State will take kindly to him.. ,.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
State Department Says He Will
 Have to Explain
HIS REMARKS TOO PERSONAL
If He So Desired, 1t Would Be lmpos- sible for Him to Return to vene- zuela On Account of Presi-
 dent Castro.

Washington, April 12.--The various in- terviews ascribed to Minister Loomis at San Juan have attracted much attention here, and the minister will probably be invited to explain some of his utterances if he Is not able to enter broad denial of the accuracy of the interviews.
 Reflections upon the personal character of the President of Venezuela are not re- garded as being according to official eti- quette. and 1t is confidently hoped that the minister will be able to repudiate these. Otherwise it would be manifestly impossible for him to return to Venezuela even in the event that the issues which led to his departure were satisfactorily composed.
 The prevalent idea is that no matter how these personal questions are settled 1t will be long time before te United States minister resumes his post at Ca racas.
 One particularly objectionable state ment attributed to Mir. Loomis is the declaration that while President Castro's salary is $12000 per year he has laid up E, 900, 900 in the last two years. MT. Looms is also quoted as having said: President Castro told the Venezuelans that they and the Europeans in Trinidad were at liberty to seize claims in the | Orinoco district on land previously ceded | to Americans. It was evidently his in- tention to embarrass the United States | government and force 1t to make armed | demonstrations, such as would possibly | lead to trouble with foreign nations ow- | ing to the large German and British com mercial interests on. the coast. | It Is learned there will be no original l appointment to the post at Caracas l which is vacated-by. Minister Loomis. Tine State Department expects to transfer tc that post some one of the United States ministers now serving in another capital, | but 1t cannot be ascertained whether the l selection has been made.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
kENTUckIAN KILLED.
T. H. Pemberton Murdered in Ala
 bama-Spspects Arrested.

Weatherford, O. T., April 12.-Thomas H. Pemberton, aged 65 years, was killed here at midnight last night, and tonight six suspects were arrested and will be held for investigation. Their names are E. J. Welch, Thomas Mccormick, Charles Reed, Charles Chapman, J. A. Welch and J. s. Bowrie
 Pemberton, who came here six weeks ago from Glasgow, Ky, where his fam fly resides, was assaulted by some one who strisck him twice across the head with a heavy club. The Coroner's inquest Is in progress tonight, and if the guilty person is found he will be lynched. Penn bertons remains will be shipped to Glas- gow tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
EULoeY FOR CANADA.
General Butler Said Country Helped
 Work in Africa.

London, April 12.-General Sir Redvers Butler speaking last evening at Plymouth eulogized the assistance which Canada and Australia had rendered Great Brita- ain in forming in South Africa third English-speaking nation.
 New nations are springing up around us," he said, "and must be allowed to do what is proper for themselves. Rea- sonable concessions must be granted to them. We must not repeat the error which lost us America. That first great child of the empire was lost because fine, growing, lusty boy was not given enough rope and was not allowed to think differently in small matters from his parents"
The age-herald., 1901-04-13
INDEX TO ToDAY's NEWS.

1-Catholics Are Alarmed.
 Negro Shot Dead.
 Loomis Talked Too Much.
 Pitched Battle with Robbers.
 Witches May Be Killed.
 General Taylor Dead. &Plea for Honest Ballot.
 Psper Trust Increases Cost.
 Drank Alcohol in Coffee.
 The Ripley Case.
 The Canal Treaty. 9Railroads get Heavy Tax Raise
 A Wife Whipped to Death.
 State News. 4-Educational. Hotel Lobbies. England's Envy. 5-Increased Sunday School Roster. Minors Scale Committee. Court News. e-Trade Reviews. Social. 7-Thc markets. s-Police Stories. The Races.