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The age-herald., 1901-06-13
THE CUBANS HAVE ACCEPTED THE
 PLATT AMENDMENT BY A VOTE OF
 16 ID fl WITHOUT DISCUSSION

Philadelphia, June 12. = Horticultural Hall was crowded tonight when Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister arose to ad- dress the convention on ''Ameriean Trade With the Orient" Minister Wu was given f1attering reception and his speech was frequently interrupted by rounds of applause. He said in part:
 ''The world today is oervaded with a spirit of commercialism. The cry now ev- anywhere Is commercial expansion. This is very good. I am very glad to hear it.. It is far better than territorial expan- sion. This latter expansion in many cases works hardship and does injustice. In making this comparison I don't mean to refer to any nation or to any individual; am speaking in general way. Trade and commerce is good for us all; 1t bene- fits you and benefits us. It Is a mutual advantage.
 There are those who, for some trade concession, make an excuse to seize ter ritory; and there are merchants = and these belong to the great numerous class who are sincere in their trade-who give
 . . A A A A A
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
GOVERNOR SAMFORD'S REMAINS LYING IN STATE IN THE SUPREME
 COURT ROOM AT MONTGOMERY
LOVE AND REVERENCE
 FOR DEAD CHEIFTAlN

watch the funeral train and in most in- stances they stood in the scorching sun with uncovered heads. Particularly mo- ticeable were the crowds at Centerville and Maplesville.
 This great mark of respect caused one of the most distinguished of Alabamians who was aboard the train to remark that Alabama had possibly never had Cover nor so loved by all the people as was Governor Sanford.
 Hon. W. D. Jelks, the succeeding Gov ernor, was not in Alabama when the death of Governor Sanford occurred. He was at Beaumost, Tex, looking after some business interests. He telegraphed to Secretary of State McDavid that he would reach Montgomery at o'clock to- morrow morning. When he arrives he will immediately take the oath of office and assume the duties of Governor. Gov ernor Jelks will accompany the remains of the late Governor to Opelika.
 Governor Stanford is the second Gov ernor of Alabama to die while serving the State, the other being Hon. w. w.. Bibb, who was the States first Governor. serving in 1S19-20.
 Governor Blob was succeeded by his brother, Thomas Bibb, who was then president of the State Senate.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
LIGHTNING PLAYS
 . HAVOC IN CHICAGO
Strikes Several Houses and Suns the Marshal While He
 Is at the Telephone

Chicago. June 12.-During storm to- Driscoll in South Chicago, was shattered by lightning just as the marshal was an- swering a call with the department to another residence which had been set on fire by lightning The marshal was stunned but his wife quickly revived him by sprinkling water on his face. While she was thus engaged the fire cut off the exits in front and the marshal upon re- gaining consciousness had to carry his wife, her mother and his children to a place of safety. Then he directed the de- pertinent in it's work both upon his own residence and the neighboring house first struck. A number of other buildings were struck by lightning through the city and suburbs and much damage was done by wind and water
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
Delegates Relieved of Taking Oath.
 Some Preferred Expulsion.

Richmond, June 12.-The Virginia con- stitutional convention met at noon to- day and was called to order by Delegate Petit of Fluvana-
 Hon. John Goode of Bedford was elected president, and in his speech of acceptance announced the principal ques- tion the body will be called upon to con slider. He took strong ground in favor of restricting negro suffrage.
 The question of the members taking the oath prescribed for state officials was raised and a long debate followed. It was decided finally that no oath should be taken.
 Senator Daniel was one of the leaders of the opposition to swearing in the mem bers. The decision of the body was in- fiuenced by the fact that to take the oath of office might trammel 1t in deal- Ing with the suffrage issue. Some of the members declared that they would suffer expulsion before they would be sworn in
 After the oath question had been dis posed of several committees were ap- pointed and the convention adjourned un- til tomorrow at noon.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
FASTEST OF HER GLASS.
The BattIeship Illinois Maintains High / Rate of Speed Four Hours.

Boston. Mass, June 12-With the dis tinction of being the fastest battleship in America and the speediest of her class in the world, the Illinois lies at anchor in Presidents Road tonight. Over the government course from Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise and return, distance of sixty-six nautical miles, she raced today, watched by United States naval represen- tatives and established new record by maintaining an average speed of 17.3l knots for four consecutive hours. She described complete circle within three hundred yards, or little more than twice her length, in three minutes and ten sec- onds, while ploughing through the sea at full speed As she streamed back to her anchorage with a broom at her mast head. the officials of the Newport News Shipbuilding Company. whose three years of labor had reached such a happy climax, were enthusiastically congratu- lated
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
INSURANCE COMPANY QUITS.
It's Losses in the Jacksonville Fire
 Heavy-PoIlcy Holders Protected.

New York, June 12.-As result of losses sustained in the Jacksonville fire. one New York Fire Insurance Company retired to- day from actual business. When the Flor ida fire loss was reported 1t was said that the Pacific Fire Insurance Company of New York had been hit hard. although the exact amount was not known. It devel-. oped today, however. that the company's. claims as result of that one fire aggre- gate sSO000O and that last night the com, panys risks were reinsured with the West Chester Fire Insurance Company of New York. The contract of reinsurance went into effect today so that the Pacific. which ranked high among the smaller under writing concerns. is no longer in business The Jacksonville losses did not cripple the Pacific. for 1t had surplus beyond all claims. but 1t reduced it's margin above capital to such an extent that the direc- tors decided to withdraw from the field The Pacific had more than $e0. .000. coo of in- surance in force. which will be amply. protected under the terms of the rsinaur7 ance deal.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
AID FOR STRIKERS.
The Wealthlest Labor Organization In
 the World ./iII Send Money.

New York, June 12.-The Herald will say tomorrow:
 At the headquarters of the striking machinistssin this city yesterday cable dispatch was received from the Amalga- mated Society of Engineers in London, promising financial aid. This society Is the strongest trades union in the world, and Is said to have over $S.0O0000 in its treasury. The American Federation of Labor, 1t was declared, will tax it's two .million members ten cents each for the striking machinists.
 ''Furthermore 1t was announced last night by the strike committee of the New York district lodge of machinists that the iron metal workers in general had promised to go to the assistance of the machinists in the event of combination of manufacturers against the strikers. It was asserted that general sympathetic strikes of machinists on all railroads in the United States and Canada was among the possibilities"
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
CONVENTION
 ADJOUNED OUT OF RESPECT ID
 MEMORY OF GOVERNOR SANFORD
MINISTER WU SPEAKS
 ON COMMERCIALISM

what they take; they earnestly Seal in what they possess. China is one of these nations which consume more than they can produce. So in many things we have turned to the foreigner for goods that we needed. Thus you see China Is the great market for your people. We consume many things that we do not make
 Continuing, Minister Wu said China's imports of American cotton were increas- ing every year. He said 1t had been urged that China was economical and would not purchase many American manufactures. especially those termed luxuries. Human nature, he said, is never satisfied and the Chinese will buy many things when they come to know the use of them.
 "Commerce," said Minister Wu, makes friends, cements friendship and main tains peace. Therefore, by extending your commerce you will be indirectly maintaining the peace of the world" Minister Wu was followed by Mrs. s. M. Horner president of the local council of women of New Orleans, who deliv- erel an interesting address on 'Women's Work for the Industrial South
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
HOT IN CHICAGO.
Several Persons Prostrated With Heat.
 Lightning Strikes Church.

Chicago. H., June 12.-The mercury to- day reached SS degree and the humidity was 90 against 92 yeasterday.
 People prostrated were: Thos. Curla, railroad brokeman Charles Delaney, stonemason; Bert Kune, fireman; John Dempsey, laborar will die: Lopis Weis- baum, teamster; John Carlson, overcome in his office; Edward Hendrick. overcome on the street: A. M. Donelson, overcome on elevated train. condition serious.
 Relief came tonight in a thunder storm that carried destruction in its path. Sev- eral buildings were struck by lightning and downtown basements were flooded St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, on Sixty-seventh street. valued at $20000. was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
Was Enqaaed To Be Married.

Louisville, Ky, June 12. = John Gray Foster, who was killed by negro near Shreveport, La. was in Louisville last week. He was engaged to be married to Miss Bessie Marshall Felix the daugh- ter of the Rev. J. l.. Felix, pastor of the East Broadway Baptist Church of this city, and the engagement was to have been announced within the next few days
 Miss Felix. accompanied by her brother, Colonel Felix, left for Shreveport tonight
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
WILL NOT MERGE.
The Two oil Companies Will Cooper
 ate, But, Not Consolidate.

New York, June 12.-Homer Wise, president of the Union Lead and eOfl Company. today made the following state ment: MT. Rockefeller and his asso- ciates having acquired the control of the American Linseed Company and having taken over the control of the company by the substitution of directors representing their interests. the Union Lead and oil Company has declared the promised agreement of Merger non-operative and has instructed the respective Repositories to return the stock which has been de- posted under said agreement. The Un- ion Lead and oil Company owns large interest in the stock of the American Linseed Company and will cooperate with MT. Rockefeller in every way"
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
Postmasters' Pay.

Washington, June 12-The annual read iustment of postmasters salaries has inst been completed, the result being that on the first of July ITO postmasters will receive increased pay ana zzs VIII receive reduced compensation.
 The toai reduction Is $2S,40 and the aggregate increase $215,oO0. making net increase of s1S7,200.
 In only one instance, that of New or leans does the increase amount to as much as $1000
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
Former Governor Dead.

Sherman. Texas. June 12.-wilson N. Jones, 6s years old, one of the best known men of the Choctaw tribe. for several terms the Governor of the nation. died late yesterday afternoon at his territory residence, seventeen miles east of Cad do. He has been quite i'll for the last twenty days. His wife and family left sherman several days ago when his ill., ness became of a serious nature. and they were with him at the end The burial will take place at his home burial grounds.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
PROFOUND SORROW
 AT HIS OLD HOME

Opelika, June 12.-(Special.) 1.-The death of our beloved and distinguished Cover nor, brilliant orator and statesman and honored Christian gentleman, Hon. w. J. Stanford, has cast profound gloom over Opelika, his home. He was public man universally respected, admired and be loved at his home. He was always in the front for the advancement of his people financially morally. religiously and ed- ucationally, and this city and county will turn out en masse Friday to do the last sad honors to the lamented dead.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
At centerviIIe.

Centerville, Ala. June 12.-(SpeciaD.-A large crowd of citizens of this place gathered at the Mobile and Ohio depot this afternoon to pay the last sad token to the memory of Governor Stanford With bowed and uncovered heads they stood as the special train bearing the re- mains of Governor Stanford passed on its way to Montgomery
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
Want to Stay in Manila.

Washington s'une 12.-Adjutant-General corbin has received the following cable gram from General Macarthur al Manila:
 "A large number of men In regular regiments ordered back to the United States wish to remain here. Authority required to transfer those desirable to regiments remaining
 General Corbin has cabled a reply to General Macarthur granting him the au- thority requested.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
INDEX TO TODAY'S NEWS.

1-Governor's Remains To Lie in State. The Constitutional Convention. Cubans Accept Platt Amendment. 2-The Big Consolidation.
 Dig Industry For Birmingham The Miller Case. 3-Industrial Convention.
 News of the Courts.
 State News. EEditoria1.
 Hotel Lobbies.
 Storage Batteries Useful 5-Baseball News.
 Coal Market Hurt By Oil
 Tennessee Co. Disposing of Bonds. Epworth League Convention s-social News. 7-rhe Markets. s-Race. Track News.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
s1o.ooo for a Fight.

Hartford, Conn.,, June 12-The Nutmeg Athletic Club has offered purse of Sl0,- GOO for battle between Terry McGov- ern and Dave Sullivan in this city July 4. McGovern says he is willing to accept, and the matchmaker is now endeavoring to get Sullivan's signature.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
lndependence of Cuba.

Buffalo, N. Y, June 12-When secre- tary of War Root was shown the Asso- ciated Press Dispatches from Havana to- night announcing the adoption or the PIatt amendment by the Cuban ,Constitu- tional Convention, he said
 Tt means the independence of Cuba and all that is best and freest in Cuba will be backed by all that is best in the United States"
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
Bust of General Lee.

Lexington. Va, June 12-General Rob- ert E. Lees bronze bust, by Frederick volck, has been presented to Washington and Lee University by Frank T. Howard of New Orleans. The bronze is life-size. The artist was employed by the Confed- crate government to make the bust dur ing the civil war
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
MRS. M'KINLEY GAINING STRENGTH She Sat in a Rolling Chair for a Short Period Yes
 terday

Washington, June 12.-After the consul tation today of Mrs McKinley's physi- clans this forenoon the following state ment was issued:
 Mrs. McKinleys physicians report that she continues to show improvement"
 Mrs. Mckinley sat in a rolling chair in her room today for very short period.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
The oreson Had Arrived.

San Francisco. Cal, June 1s.-The bat tleship Oregon arrived late this evening from the Orient. Preparations had been made to make the home coming of the famous vessel memorable one but they were anticipated by the arrival of the vessel twenty-four hours earlier than she was expected.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
Jimmy Kelly Won.

Savannah, Ga, June 12.-Jimmy Kelly of Boston tonight won twenty-five round boxing match from Tommy Mo- ran of New York The match went the limit and the decision was on points. The men are light weights
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
Nephew of General Lee Dead.

Macon. Ga. June Hillary Lee. nephew of General Robert F. Lee of the Southern Confectionery, died here today. The deceased was the son of Henry, the brother of the general.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
WIre, NaII and Hood MlII.

Chicago. H., June 12.-Contracts for the building of a wire mill. a nall mill and a hoop mill were closed here today for the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. The three mills will be erected at Pueblo. Col. and will aggregate in cost $4,000,000.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
FUNERAL SERVICES
 HELD AT TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, June 12.-(Special. 1.-The fu- neral services over the remains of Gov ernor William J. Stanford, which were held here today, consisted of short, sim le service at the Persons residence at 10
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
oil In Florida.

Savannah, June l2-News was received here tonight from Gainesville. Fla, that oil has been struck in considerable quan- tity near Dunellon, Marion County, Flor ida.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
The News of It's Acceptance Was Received With Great
 Joy at Washington SOLDIERS ID BE WITHDRAWN The New Government Will Be Formed as Speedily as Possible, and Gu ban Independence May Be
 Reality After All.

Havana, June 12.-The Cuban constitu tional convention today accepted the Platt amendment by vote of 16 to Il. The resolution to accept was carried without discussion. Immediately after the opening of the session Senors Tam ayao. villuendas and Quesade constitut ing a majority of the committee on rela- tions, submitted a substitute for the com mittees37 former report of the Platt amendment as passed by Congress, rec ommending that it be accepted and made an appendix to the constitution.
 In the vote on the resolution the twen ty-seven delegates present divided as fol- lows Tn favor of acceptance: Senors Ca pote, Villuendas, Joseph M. Gomez Tam ayao, Monteas uedo, Delgado, Betancourt, Giberga, Llorentefi Quesada, Sanguilly, Nunez. Rodr suez. Berriel, ouilez and Ferrer.
 Opposed to acceptance: Senors Zayas, Aleman, Eudaldo, Tamayo. Guan Gual- berto, Gomez, Cisneros. Sivalela, For tun. Lacret, Portuondo. Castro and Man dulri
 Senors Rivera, Correcso. Cener and Ro- ,bau were absent. y@,
 The latter two voted against acceptance in the previous division. Senor Ferrer vot- ed with the conservatives, explaining his change of attitude by asserting that he believed acceptance would be the best so- lution of the problem.
 The convention will now appoint com mission to draw up the electoral law. < Nasss a. Washington.
 Washington, June 12.--The uews of the adoption of the Platt amendment by the Cuban constitutional convention was re- ceived with general qualification here.
 Now that the Cubans have demonstrat- ed their good faith in the United States it is expected that a fairly speedy evac- uation of the island will follow, contin- gent only upon the establishment or staple government in the islands
 An effective police force and other measures necessary to the preservation of good order and sanitation are deemed as essential prerequisites in the forma- tion of the new government. One cabinet officer speaking of the matter. expressed the opinion that if the other requirements are met our withdrawal might be accom- plished during the summer, and that Gu ban independence might be reality py next autumn.
 General Wood tonight communicated to the war department officially the fact that the amendment had been adopted.
The age-herald., 1901-06-13
A~-~>-~-4->-4s-S
 THE WEATHER.

ALABAMA: SHOWERS THURSDAY
 AND PROBABLY FRIDAY; FRESH TO f
 BRISK EASTERLY WINDS.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-06-13
YsrdI sad RI.mareL on rIns..

The composer Verdi was offered a
title OF nobility by King Victor En-
manuel Il was intended that he should
be created Marquis or Comte dc bus
seto, after the estate upon which he
lived, The composer refused the offer
cnergetically, lie considered that Verdi
was somebody and that the Marquis de
RussetO would he nobody.
Even Bismarck was unable To parry
a blow OF this character When the
young emperor broke with him. he
conferred upon him the title OF Duke
OF Luxembourg, bismarck received the
parchment with this exclamation;
"A pretty namel IL win be handy for
travelling lncOgnito."
some days after a parcel arrived at
NarEin hearing the address Mime. Ia
Duchesse dc Luxembourg"
hismarck. 10 whom Il was delivered.
being then az table. arose aud. offering
the letter 90 his wife, remarked iron
ically;
Duchess. enchanted to make your
acquaintancev
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-06-13
short and Sour.

There had been small bank failure,
and the bank had gone into the hands
OF n receiver. The receiver had proved
to be dishonest and had absconded
with what remained OF the funds OF
the institution. Expert detectives,
however, were on his track, and he was
run 10 earth In n mountain town and
taken back TO the scene OF his financial
exploits.
IL was after midnight when the de-
tectlves arrived with their prisoner,
Ind Mr.. Means, the principal deposit.
br In the bank and therefore the prin-
clpal loser, was awakened at his home
and Informed by telephone OF the cap.
ture.
lie expressed his qualification and
went back 90 he'd.
Shortly nfterward he was aroused TO
receive another telephone message to
the same effect from different source.
Thanks" he said, but had heard
OF II already. Good nlghtw
And again he sought his couch.
About > o'clock he was awakened a
third time. The telephone bell was
ringing.
In no gentle frame OF mind he an.
swered H.
"Hellow In said.
''IIelloP responded voice through
the telephone. "ls this Mr.. MeansT"
"Ycs. What do you want|
"Mr. Means. this is Deputy Sheriff
Jones. We've caught that runaway re-
ceiver. Is there anything you'd like 10
have me do personally In the matterT
"Yesw roared MIR. Means. "Hang up
the recclyerw
And he was not disturbed again.
Youths Companion.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-06-13
RICH
' SEVEN
DEVILS
Mining Region at Last Tapped
by a Railroad.
Rich Ores Piled on the Dump
for Years Will Now Go to
the SmeIter.
Special to the Journal,

| Special TO the Journal,
BOrsR, June I3.-The formal opening
OF the Pacific & Idaho Northern railroad
from Wiessr on the Oregon Short Line
TO Council near the famous Seven Devils
mining region took place yesterday at
Council Many distinguished people
were present, including Governor +. NJ.
Hunt, Mayor J. II. Richardson Of Boise
and q dozen prominent bankers and
capitalists. Il was one Of the most
representative gatherings Of men ever
assembled Tn the state Of Idaho and the
capital represented many millions Of
dollars.
The completion Of the p. & I. n.
railroad into the Seven Devils country
marks a new era in that celebrated cop.
per and gold producing region. 1t is rich
Ia mineral wealth and timber and thous-
snds Of tons OF ore have heen piled upon
the dumps Of the mines for years past
because there werc no adequate means
Of transportation. So rich is the cop
per ore that many tons have been
freighted for 40 and so miles and then
shipped to the smelters at q good profit.
All Of these ones will hereafter be
treated at the Weisner smelter as soon
as IL is completed.
The Pacific & Idaho Northern will
extend its line northward across the
divide and down the Little Salmon at
once il is believed. and will certainly
branches from Cambridge
into the Heath district and from Council
into the Seven Devils proper.
Lewis. A. Hall and associates Of New
York built and control the road and p.
Shelby is the general manager.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-06-13
BRIDGE
FALLEN

RosEnuRG. June l2 The lower coun-
ty bridge over the East Umpqna riv r,
IS miles east Of here, fell yesterday. NO
one was on the structure at the time,
but Mr.. Garner had passed over II with
his team a few minutes before. The
bridge was bull. eleven ysars ago by the
California Bridge Co. The main span
was $50 feet long, 30 feet above the
water and total cost WAS $500, A
rotten timber at one corner gave way,
twisting the upper works, and it col
lapsed. County Judge Thompson will
examine the wreck with a view to re.
building.