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The age-herald., 1901-04-16
CAUGHT BY DEATH ON 4 LONG THISTLE Railway Engine Runs Down
 Merchant A. ]. BeviII. NECK BROKEN BY ACCIDENT Body Is Knocked Twenty Feet-De- ceased Was We'll Known in the
 Southern Portion of the
 State.

Blocton, April 15.-(Special "A. J. Be- will was killed on a trestle by engine No. on the Mobile and Ohio railroad this two miles from town.
 MT. Bevill was a merchant doing busi- ness at Woodstock. He had contracts to furnish some material men near Blocton and was on the way to see some of his men at the time of the accident Messrs Weslfey Clarke and Will Clarke were within a hundred yards of the deceased at the time. They heard the train com ing and hallowed to him to hurry and get off the trestle. The latter told the Clarke boys to flag the train down, which they did at once. Some sharp curves are near the trestle at either end and when the engine came in sight of the Clarke boys 1t was within a short distance of the trestle Engineer F. L. Tapie reversed his engine and made every effort to stop the train, but owing to the steep down grade and a long train of loaded coal cars it was impossible to stop before reaching MT. Bevill, who was knocked off the trestle from height of about twen- ty feet.
 The train crew stopped as quickly as possible, picked up the dead man and re- turned to Blocton with him. When the crew reached him he was dead, having his neck broken, besides numerous bruises all over his body. Undertaken Yancey Smith prepared the body and it was taken to Woodstock, where 1t will be inferred tomorrow.
 The deceased was a highly respectable citizen and leaves a wife and severa children to mourn his untimely loss.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Frank Lyman surenders.

New York, April l5.-The Herald tomor- row will say:
 Frank Lyman. the packer of the de- funct banking concern of Joshua Brown & Co.,, which was fiscal agent for the ln- ternational Zinc Company and the Yukon Company, limited. has submitted himself to arrest in the civil action pending against him and having given bail. is now safely sheltered in his home. It was learned yesterday (Monday) that Lyman left New York late last month for Eu- rope. He was summoned by a cable mes- sage to return and he got back here on last Thursday. MT. Lyman and his attor- ney went to the sheriff's office and asked what papers against the promoter were being held there. They were told that there was one civil order of arrest In a $96,000 suit brought by Charles w. F. Stewart and the Lawyers Surety Con- pany promptly furnished a $1, ,250 bond for Lyman and he was legally set at liberty.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
sMALLPoxt EATEN
Causes a Bib .tow in IIinois--officers
 Break in Hotel.

Springfield, Ill.,, April 15.-A man who had smallpox at the Salvation Army Hotel. and who had left there several days ago. appeared in this city today and when officers captured him and took him to the same hotel. where are quarantined five smallpox patients and twenty-three others. the inmates refused to admit the patient, saying that the hotel was no pest house. Chief of Police Castles, with a force of officers, went to the building and the inmates threatened to burn 1t down and make their escape. The police then battered down the door and placed the patient In the building. Castles then went to the State arsenal and secured a num- Der of rifles with which he armed six pa trolmen and stationed them around the hotel as guards.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Line of Steamships.

St. Paul. Minn., April 16.-The Dispatch states that the Northern Pacific Railroad Company today made an important an- nouncement regarding new line of steamships which the company will oper- ate three quarters of the way around the globe, or in other words, from Tacoma to Liverpool by way of the Pacific ocean, the Suez canal and the Mediterranean sea The ships are what is known as the Glenships in marine and transport cir cles. They are as follows:
 The Glenlochy, 5000 tons; Glenroy. 10, 800 tons; Glenlogan, new ship; Glen- turret, S100 tons Glangarry 4,500 tons; Glengyle, 40OO tons, and the Glenshield, 4,000 tonS
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
WILL STRIKE IN ALL TRUST MILLS President Shaffer Addressed
 Men Last Night. M'KEESPORT MINERS QUIT Only Three Departments Are Now WorI<ine--strikers Are Very
 Quiet-Trouble in Many
 Other Cities.

Pittsburg, April 15.-As a result of the dispute that for a week past has involved the employees of W. Dewees wood plant Keesport, and the company, about half of the men are on a strike today, and the operation of the plant Is badly crippled. The cause of the trouble was the recent discharge of seven men, whom the men claim were dismissed because they were members of the newly organized lodge of the Amalgamated Association. The strike was ordered at Q meting of the local lodge yesterday afternoon, and went Into effect at 10 o'clock this morning.
 All is quiet about the works today. None of the discontented workmen are lettering about the mill, and there is no prospect of trouble. The members of the firm say that they will continue the op- erations of their plant, and if they are troubled by the strikers at McKeesport they will ship their material elsewhere for manufacture. The mill employs about 800 men, and about half of them are now out
 The event is looked upon as momentous through the iron and steel trade of the country from the fact that 1t Is the first conflict between organized labor and the United States Steel Corporation and be- cause of the announced intention today of President T. F. Shaffer. the head of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers to tie up every plant of the new combine, steel, tin. tube, structural iron, wire and all. if neces- sary to win the fight
 As to the chance that the men in all the mills of the United States Steel Cor { no one connected with the management of any of the organized plants in the new organization will consent to be quoted.
 The only underlying companies in the new corporation whose mills are entirely independent of the Amalgamated Asso- citation are the Carnegie interests and the National Tube Company The mills of the American Steel Hoop Company, the American Tin Plate Company and the Republic Iron and Steel Company are all organized, while most of those of the American and National Steel Company and few of the National Steel. Ameri- can Steel and Wire and American Bridge plants are under the Amalgamated As sociation; Most of the American Steel plants are controlled by the rod mill men.
 At a mass meeting of the strikers of the Dewles-Wood plant, held in McKees- port tonight the men were addressed by President Theo Shaffer of the Amalga- mated Association. He said the strikers in McKeesport would call out all the men in the trust mills of the country. The only departments working in Woods mill tonight were the hammer mill. the steel mill and the knobling department. All other departments were idle. The strikers are keeping very quiet
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Sensational Disclosure During Trial of MestOn. HEARING COMES ID A CLOSE
 --.----- Harold Nj. Pitt, Manager of a Con tracing Company. Was Notori- ousiy Lavish in Entertain
 ing Officers.

Manila, April 16.-The trial of Commls- sary Sergeant John Meston, charged with complicity in the ceHnmissary frauds, IS finished. No verdict was announced and Meston's conviction is uncertain. Other 2 trials of those implicated will follow.
 Capt James c. Read. formerly depot commissary at Manila, has been arrested. It is alleged that entries on the books of Evans and Company, government con- tractors. indicate that the commissary officers received the following sums: Ma jor George B. Davies upwards of 5000, Capt James c. Read s10oo, Capt. Frank H. Lawton $750, B. L. Tremack, Colonel Weodruff's chief clerk, s7oo.
 It also appears that Evans and Com pany furnished the handsome residence of Colonel woodrnff Harold M. Pitt manager of Evans and Company, who is now under arrest, was notoriously lavish in entertaining commissary and other cf- ficers, while the dei ot commissary, fre-
 
 quenter of the "Tenderloin' district, oc- casionally spent days at Pitts house In questionable society. Pitts house is in a Baechanalian rendezvous, and prominent officers of the commissary visited It, drinking champagne and playing poker. Women of doubtful reputation have often been known to be there. It is alleged that Pitt had the inside track in securing government contracts, and 1t is also as- serted that he was the prime mover in the scheme. tat se-essssblish eeekpits in Manila, Mrs. Lara being subsidized in securing cockpit.
 It is. asserted that the cornmissary de- partment made unauthorized purchases of quantities of champagne. Pitt sold some. In addition to what the transports brought, the commissary imported 200 gallons in February and like amount in March. The commissary and the commits sary sergeant kept private carriages and indulged in other extravagances.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
PALACE FORWARDED.
Italian Consul Trying to Break Up
 Trade in Contraband.

Rome, April 15.--A dispatch from Alden says that the Italian consul at Zanzibar arrived at Alden from the Somali coast where he went on a mission to break up the trade in contraband. He caused the palace of the Sultan of Mijertain, Italian Somaliland. who was largely concerned in contraband transactions, to be lombard ed. The Sultan's son was captured and large quantities of arms and ammunition were taken The Sultan lied to the in- terior with a small following.
 In August, 1892. the Somall coast to a distance of about 1SO miles inland. was ceded to Italy by the Sultain of Zanzibar, and the administration or the region was taken over in September, 1893. Italian Somaliland has an area of 100000 square miles, with about 100000 inhabitants
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
TOBACCO GROWERS.
Charles Gardiner Asks Leave to File
 Motion in DeIima Case.

Washington, April 15.--Tn the United States Supreme Court today Charles A.. Gardiner, for the New England Tobacco Growers Association. asked leave to file a motion in the Delima case, one of the Porto Rican cases which are now pend ing in the United States Supreme Court and were argued there for some timo since. He stated that this brief was in support of the government contention of the right to levy a duty in connection with commerce between the United States and Porto Rico. He stated at the same time that he had the consent of the opposing counsel to present the docu- ment. MT. Park, representing the gov- ernment, expressed fear that if the brief should be filed 1t would call for replies MT. Gardiner said he could not under stand why the government should object to the filing of the brief, which might save the case for it.
 The chief justice told Mir Gardiner that he could hand the brief to the clerk.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
VIII Have Interview.

Washington. April 15.-The committee of the Cuban constitutional convention appointed to visit Washington for con- sultation regarding the Platt amendment chief executive They will be compelled, however, to hasten their departure for Washington if they hope to see the Pres ident before he leaves on his Western trip on which he starts just two weeks from today. The administration is anxious to accord every facility to the members Of tents and purposes of this government as embodied in the amendment, believeing that Tn the end the Cubans will realize that its acceptance by them will prove for the best interests of both countries.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Western Coal Strike.

Indianapolis. April 15. = The executive board of the United Mine Workers of America in session here has decided to continue the strike in the bituminous coal fields of Kansas, Arkansas and Indian Territory.
 This strike has been in progress for more than two years and has already cost the national organization an i'm mense amount of money. The board has made provision for continuing the relief fund. Over three hundred miners and their families are now being maintained.
 The strike was declared because the operators refused to grant an advance of 10 per cent. but non-union men who were imported to take the strikers places were paid the increase demanded by the orsani- zation.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Ninth Cavalry Sails.

San Francisco, April 15. - The trans ports Logan and Thyra sailed for Manila today. The Logan took battalion of the Ninth Cavalry. a battalion of the Tenth Cavalry, Companies L and M First h. fantry and the First Battalion of the Eleventh Infantry. Int Thyra was to have taken the horses of the Ninth Cav airy, but it was found at the last minute that glanders had broken out among the hourse of the Ninth at the Preside, and tht horses of the Sixth Cavalry, which were brought back by the disabled Arab, were substituted.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Report From Kitchener.

London. April 15.-The war office has received the following dispatch from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria, April 15
 "Col. Sir Henry Rawlinson's column rushed the southern laager, northwest of Klerksdorp, at daylight. Six Boers were killed, ten wounded and twenty-three taken prisoners. He captured a 12-pound- er,, one pompom and two ammunition wagons.
 "Our casualties were three wounded. Colonel Plumer captured a field cornet and seven men, with ten wagons and eighteen rifles.
 During Colonel Pitchers operations in Orange River Colony seven Boers were killed"
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Christian Scientists Not Liable.

Milwaukee. Wis. April 15.-Judge Eugene s. Elliott, in the circuit court to- day decided the Christian Scientists are not liable to prosecution under the state medical law. The court ruled that the Scientists can no more be held for prac- ticing medicine when their means for healing is by prayer than can minister who prays at the bedside of the sick and receives therefor fee either directly or indirectly. The case was that of the state against Grecentia Arriesa and others. who treated a child named Gos- senbach afflicted with dyphtheria, and who died from the disease.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
HITS OFFICERS HARD.
Sam Jones Is Making Merry War
 for Church.

Anniston, April 15.-(Special. )-Sam Jones is warming up things in Anniston. He is giving the city government, the mayor and the police some hot roasting. The evangelist is also lighting into the saloon men, those who indulge in danc- ing, the social circle in which card par ties are held, and the ministers have not escaped scathing rebuke.
 Thousands flock to hear Jones at every meeting. Never before in the history of Anniston has revival awakened so much interest and created so much talk. Sam Jones is the chief topic of the day here and will be until the present revival closes the middle of next week. The evangelist is holding three services day and at each the large auditorium Is crowded.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Duchess Gets 1t All.

New York, April 15.-The will of the late Fernandino Yzanga was admitted to probate today. M. Yznaga left all his es- tate, both real and personal. valued at about s, 900, 900 to his sister, Consuello, the Dowager Duchess of Manchester, making no provision for his other two sisters, Lady Natiker, Lister-Kaye and Miss Emily Yznaga, or his mother, Mrs. Ellen N. Yznaga. It has been stated that the Dowager Duchess of Manchester will di- vide the fortune left her with her mother and sisters
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
irving Makes Big Hit.

London. April 16.-Sir Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry received tremendous welcome last evening at the Lyceum. where "Coriolanus" was presented with all the wealth of setting and scenery for which Irving is famous. The house was crowded to It's utmost capacity. At the close Sir Henry and Miss Terry were called again and again, and finally the former made an almost pathetic speech thanking the audience Tor their kind re- ception and promising to do his utmost to merit their good will.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Miners VIII Fight.

Indianapolis, April 15.-A special to the Sentinel from Brazil, Ind. says:
 "rhe joint conference of the miners delegates and the block coal operators to- night resulted in complete victory for the miners. the operators concedirg the miners the right to buy powder in the open market
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
storm Causes Stock Loss.

Cheyenne, Wyo., April 15.-It is reported that the Swan Land and Cattle Company which ranges large herds of cattle in Eastern wyoming and Western Nebras- ka, has lost more than 25oo of cattle dur ing the severe storm of the past ten days Jack Edwards, a large owner of sheep in Wyoming and Oregon, lost 1000 head of sheep near Kimball. Neb.. out of a band of 14.O00 Other losses are reported from Western Nebraska and South Dakota and Eastern Wyoming. The storm is still in progress and many stockfnen will be ruined.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
For Murder of Captain Bartach.

Berlin, April 15.-A dispatch to the Lo- kal Anzeiger from Pekin says "A young Chnaman named Ho Wau has been ar rested for the murder of Captain Bartach. He boasts that he killed the officer in a moment of anger at the captains i'll treatment of him. Three other Chinamen have been arrested as accomplices. One of them was with Ho Wau and riding Captain Bartach's horse."
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Prince Was Timid.

Berlin, April 15.--The German press prints columns regarding the doings of Crown Prince Frederick William in Vi.n- na, pointing out particularly the enthusi- asm with which he was received by the populace and the court. Private dis patches say that the crown prince was at first somewhat shy and flushed, being un- used to such ovations. but he soon re- covered his self possession and at last evenings banquet toasted in resonant terms and with military precision
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Reichstaq WIII Convene.

Berlin, April 15.-Emperor William to- day visited Count von BueIow. the i'm periai chancellor. and received from him a detailed account of his recent meeting with the Italian premier senor zanar- delli. telling Count von Buelow to take care that during the balance of the par liamentary session the conservatives "do not. bend the bow too tightly" The reichstag will reconvene tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Coal Land Bought.

Wheeling, w. Va. April 15.--J N Pew, of Pittsburg, has purchased from Dr. A. F. Gasmier of this city a tract of 10000 acres of coal land in Southeastern Bel mont County, O., on the Ohio river, for sIsc.ooo. It is learned that q company to be formed by MT. Pew will develop the property and ship principally by the river in competition with the river coal com bir1e-
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
No Tariff War.

London, April 16-"It is very unlikely" says the Berlin correspondent of the Daily News. that Emperor William and Count von Beulow will allow themselves to be forced by the agrarians into tariff war with foreign countries. It is improb- able they will go beyond rise in the cereal duties of from 35 to 55 marks per ton. The customs tariff will not be ad- mitted to the Reichstag during the pres ent session.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Larqest Class Yet.

Wichita, Kan, April 15. The largest class of candidates for the mysteries of Masonry in the history of the Scotch Rite in this country will be given the degrees here tomorrow the special occasion being a twentieth century jubilee. Congressman James D. Richardson of Tennessee will preside. A letter will be read from Presi- dent Diaz of Mexico. Distinguished men are arriving from various states. It is ex- pected that letter of regret will be read from President Mckinley.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
coRBIN TO WE'D.
Adiutant-Gencral's Engagement
 Miss Patton Is Announced.

Washington, April 15.-Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Edyth Patton to Adjutant General Corbin of the United States army. The news of the en- gagement is received with deep interest by society here. Miss Patton is a very attractive brunette and has long been an acknowledged leader in Washington's so- cial circles.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
strike at St. Paul.

St. Paul, April 15.-About 200 members of St. Paul Union of the Brotherhood of Painters. Paper Hangers and Decorators quit work today because the agreement offered the master painters by the Jour neymens Union on Saturday has not been accepted. About one-third of the masters have signed the agreement and are em- ploying 100 union men.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Carrie will Return,

Topeka, Kan. April 15.-Mrs. Carrie Nation. when asked tonight regarding her experiences in Kansas City, said: "oh. I'm going back to Kansas City week after next to speak at the McGee mission. Of course they think won't dare to come back but they cannot do anything as long as no trouble is caused. I had a good time in Kansas City and will go there again."
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Saved Friend, Only to Die Himself.

Youngstown, O., April 15.--After having successfully rescued fellow workmen from what would probably have resulted in death. J. c. Wilson. pipe filter, fell off platform this afternoon at the plant of the Ohio Steel Company and struck his head, dying instantly. Three fellow workmen of Wilson were at work on high scaffold. They had become over come by gas. when Wilson went to their aid
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Jenklns for Goxernor.

Wichita, Kan, April l5.-News received here today from an absolutely reliable source in Washington says that Secretary William J. Jenkins of Oklahoma has been selected as territorial Governor by Pres ident Mckinley to succeed Governor Barnes The appointment of Mir. Jenkins will be made tomorrow
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
AtaId of "spIrIts."

GIthrie, o, T., April l5.-Fred Gay to- day confessed to the killing of Solomon Russell at Ardmore. TT. on the 5th in- sta,its claiming that Russell was hoo dooings him and his family. Gay placed cordon of bluestone, salt and red. pepper --ound the house after killing Russell to
 sep the "spirits'' away. which were working on him,
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
TOUGH ON TiPPLERs.
Man Who Drinks Whskey in Arkansas
 Must Have License.

Little Rock, Ark, April 15.-By a vote of twelve to seven the Senate today pass ed bill making it unlawful for any per- son to drink intoxicating liquors as beverage unless he or she shall have first obtained license as dram drinker. The license is fixed at 5 per annum.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Want Lake Front.

Cleceland, O., April 15.-Mandamus pro- ceedings to compel Mayor Johnson to carry out the lake front settlement wore commenced in the Common Pleas Court today by the Pennsylvania and the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroads
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
INDEX TO TOOAY'S NEWS.

1.-Manila Scandal.
 Elmore County Squabble. The Ripley Case
 Stube Against Trust. Prominent Merchant Killed. Bouquet to Joe Wheeler.ps Banquet to Joe Wheeler. Boers Capture French? 2.-Carnival of Dances. Printers Convention. Dr. Penniman to Lecture. 3.-Will Have New Constitution. Smasher Driven From Missouri State News. l.-Editorial.
 Hotel Lobbies.
 Schurman on Cuba. 5.-Funeral of Mir. Mayer Still Talking Combination. Wants EpwortE League Meet,ms Negro Kills His Wife. News of the Courts.> 6.-Social. 7.-The Markets. s.-Fine Race Horse Poisoned The Races.
 Creedon Wins Fight. The Pope Alarmed.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
Girls Win a Strike.

shamokin, Pa.. April 10. --The Shamokin silk Mill Company started up today. after an idleness of six weeks caused by the 300 employees being locked out because they insisted on having their "union rec oenized. The company notified the girls today that their organization will be recognized.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
BOERS CAPTURE GENERAL FRENCH? ;? With the Officers Were 500 British TroopS-Report
 Was Private.

London, April 15.-It is said a private telegram has been received to the effect that General French, with 800 British troops, have been captured by the Boers while his force was enveloped in mist on the hills.
 No confirmation of the report can be obtained.
The age-herald., 1901-04-16
FOUR NEW BABIES.
Tennessee Woman Gives Birth to That
 Number.

Lewisburg. Tenn. April 15.-Mrs. John Isley living near Spring Place. has given birth to four babies each weighing four pounds They are all alive and doing well.
 MT. Isley. the father, is himself a twin brother.