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The age-herald., 1901-06-03
SCANDINAVIAN TRADE.
Exports from the United States in 1900
 Show Increase.

Washington, June 2.-Frank H. Hitch cock, chief of the foreign markets section of the Agricultural Department, has pre- pared a comprehensive article on the growth of the trade between the United States and the Scandinavian countries Denmark. Sweden and Norway-during the ten years from 1890 to 1900, inclusive It shows an increase in the years subse- quent statements publishing therefor Imports from Scandinavia are very small, being below s4,oOO0O0 In 1890. and only a little more than $5.000.0O0 in 19oO which was the record year in imports. Denmark is the principal factor in our Scandina- vian trade. the exports to the country for 1900 having value of more than $1S,- 900, while shipments to Sweden and Norway were valued at about $1o, 900 900, the latter being the more important cus- toner.
 Our export trade to Scandinavia con- sisted chiefly of breadstuffs. which in 1soo amounted to s9.740.25o. or nearly half the total of our agricultural exports and were made up of corn, wheat, flour, rye and oatmeal, in the order named. Meat products aggregated s4.6sS.75o The next most important agricultural exports were oiIcake, cotton. vegetable oils, molasses and syrup. tobacco, seeds and fruit and nuts.
 Of the non-agricultural commodities shipped from the United States to Scan dinavia during 1900 mineral oils and man. ufactures of oil and steel comprised the foremost items
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
CONDITION OF
 MRS. M'KINLEY
No Material Change But the Patient is Gradually Grow
 ing Weaker

Washington, June 2-Mrs. Mckinley continues very weak. Her condition is not greatly changed from that of yester- day, but each day that elapses without recuperation The complaint which came near ending her life In San Francisco is still present. It is in slightly less ag gravated form, but gives the physicians and the President much concern. Mrs Mckinley has shown remarkable vitality, but her illness has so reduced her strength as to make her very feeble in- deed. It Is feared that unless a change soon for the better manifests itself her strength may become so near exhausted as to leave her without ralying powers. The notices given out by. the physicians in attendance today were not reassuring, though hope of better things are expect ed. After consultation between Drs. Rixey sternberg and Jonhston the fol lowing bulletin was issued:
 Mrs Mckinley passeS comfortable night, but her condition has not mate day"
 There were no further consultations of the physicians during the day, but pr. Rixey called during the evening and spent some time with the patient. The state ment was made that there had been no change in the condition of the sufferer. President Mckinley spent much of the day at the bedside of his wife.
 Drs. Rixey and Sternberg both were in attendance at the White House during the evening, although the latter did not remain very long. Dr. Rixey was at the mansion for over two hours and when he left for the night, shortly before Il o'clock, he announced that at that time Mrs Mckinley was resting comfortably as she had done all the afternoon.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
SENATOR M'LAURIN
 MEANS BUSINESS
Says He Has as Much Right 10 Define Democratic Princi-
 pies as Any One Else

Charlotte, N. C.. June "A special to the Observer from Bennettsville, s. C., the home of Senator McLaurin, says there are good reasons for believing that just prior to the meeting of Congress in December, that Senator McLaurin will resign and request Governor McSweeny to appoint his successor. Should the Senator do this. it is understood he would expect the Governor to appoint a man representing the same political views of Bryan and Tillman and the Senator would meet this gentleman In 1902 on the hustings with the purpose of regaining his seat In the Senate. The Senator believes he has sas much right to define Democratic principles as has zMr. Bryan, Mir Tillman or any one 'else MT. McLaurin claims that MT. Bryan and MT. Tillman both opposed true Democ- racy and advocated Populism, Socialism and Communism. The earnestness with which the fight is to be carried on may be judged from the announcement that a strong daily morning paper will be es- tablished in the city of Columbia, with a South Carolinian now residing in Rich mond, Va, as editor.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

Washington, June 2.-In a further se- ries of extracts from the forthcoming volume two of commercial relations deal ing with United States trade in France, Consul Brittian of Nantes, notes the development of the trade in American machinery in Western France. During the past season he says about 800 reapers, mowers and horse hay rakes arrived at that port American mowers give good satisfaction and the increase prices ask ed for farm labor will stimulate the sale of such machinery In the future. The American mower was common sight In the hay field last summer. In regard to the advantage gained by exhibiting ma chimes, the consul says:
 Last month representative of New England factory made an exhibition of meat choppers in one of the Nantes stores, and during the afternoon about twenty of various sizes were sold. The Nantes house has since sold more than 200 of these machines
 Consul Covert of Lyons says:
 ...rhe houses of this district which some years ago furnished fine French hardware
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

probably the first to secure favorable committee report. The committee on ex- ecutive department considered the reso- lution last Thursday and after thorough discussion the unanimous vote of the committee was cast in it's favor. The ordinance shas not yet been reported back to the convention, and may not be for several days to come, but the com mittee's action has become public.
 Under the provisions of the ordinance the lieutenant governor is to be elected by majority vote of the qualified elect ors of the State, the same as the Gov ernor. and is to serve for a term of four years. His duties will be to preside over the sessions of the State Senate, and in case of the death or disqualification of the Governor the Lieutenant Governor shall succeed to the office. His salary is fixed the same with the Speaker of the House-s6 per diem while actively serv- ing as presiding officer of the Senate.
 The action of the committee in pass ing upon this ordinance, and fixing the term of office at four years may be taken as a sure indication that the com mittee will report favorably the ordi- nance lengthening the terms of all State officials to four years, and disqualifying them for second terms Several ordi- nances have been presented with this
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
AN IDLE DREAM.
There Can be No Combination Against
 America, Says London Paper.


 London. June 3.-The Daily Telegraph, in the course of an editorial upon King Edwards reception of the visiting delega- tion from the New York Chamber of Commerce Saturday. says:
 Tt stamps the royal seal upon a na- tional welcome. There could have been no more fortunate suggestion at the out set of this remarkable visit of the true spirit in which American business rivalry is regarded in Great Britain"
 The paper advocates. as one of the best means of meeting this friendly rivalry that British employers and workmen alike should visit the United States and observe for themselves American busi- ness methods; and 1t declares that "the fact of the two countries being so indis- pensable to each other, makes all plans of European industrial coalition against the United States an idle dream so far as any British participation is concern ed.'
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
CITY OF BUTTE. SLIDING
 UPON A CLEANING ROCK

Butte. Mont, June 2-The strange sliding movement of the city of Butte, which has been noticeable at intervals for several years has again manifested itself by five large cracks in the earth in different sections of the city. The largest crevice occurred on West Galena street where a crack twelve inches wide and of considerable length and depth has ap- peared. Three of the openings occurred on the west side of the town and two on the east side. There is no cavins, but a distinct paving of the earth and the granite walls can easily be seen in them. The gas and water companies have much
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
AMERICAN MACHINERY
 HAS THE CALL IN FRANCE

to the United States have almost entirely lost that trade within the last two de- cades, and they are enabled to hold their own market here only by a protective tariff American stoves, base burners and smaller heating stoves find a steady market here. the French make being un- able to replace them. American saws and other wood cutting instruments are pro- nouneed the best In the world because Americans are the greatest wood using people Agricultural implements of American pattern and bearing an Ameri- can name are met with at every country fair and are highly prlzed. They are often made in France on account of the high tariff duty. Farmers tell me that they prefer to buy the Ohio or Illinois harvest ing and hay machines notwithstanding the increased cost"
 Consul Tourge of Bordeaux says:
 "The fastest time made by any railway, it Is said, is on the road between this city and Bayonne, where a run of 12S miles is made every day In 12S minutes. It Is quite to the credit of American mechanics that tho honor of making this run Is accorded to American locomotives"
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Shorter Day In Boston.

Boston, June 2.-The nine hour commit tee of the Machinists Union estimates that 2200 machinists in Boston and vicin- ity have secured the nine hour work day and advance in wages demanded and that 5000 other workers within the territory named have secured shorter hours
 Golding & Co.,. printing press makers today granted their forty machinists the concessions demaded and the machinists strike is now confined to five shops, em ploying in all 1720 hands.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
SAFER IN RUSSIA.
Jews Declare They Are Prosecuted
 in the City of Chicago.

Chicago, June 2.--At meeting today Of the Chicago Protective League. formerly the Jewish Peddlers' Union, an appeal for justice was made for the entire Jew ish race. both rich and poor. Numerous speakers declared that the poor and ig- norant were assaulted on Chicago streets and the wealthy and educated were often reviled and insulted. It was declared that regardless of the persecution of the Jews in Russia. they were safer from assault and insult in that country than they are on the streets of Chicago The charge was made that the laws of Rus sia are better enforced than are the laws of the city of Chicago. Severe criticism was directed towards many individual members of the Chicago police force for their failure to furnish protection to the members of the association.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
MAYOR JOHNSON
 OUT OF BUSINESS
Says the Recent Publications Concerning Him Are With
 out Foundation

Cleveland. O., June 2.--Mayor Johnson has returned from an Eastern trip. In regard to the reports that have come from Chicago and Trenton, N. J., con- meeting MT. Johnstons name with street railway and other interests, he said: T say now, as I have said several times before, that have no interest In street railways or other projects, nor am ne- gotiating to obtain any. I made that statement last winter and I make it now.
 'I have ceased paying any attention to such reports but if the newspapers per sist in printing them, tell them to go ahead. They don't hurt me any, and in time they will become ridiculous. I am out of business and will remain out"
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
HEAVY STORM.
Wind and Rain Do Great Damage al
 Pittsburg.

Pittsburg. Pa, June 2.-one of ths heaviest spring storms known to the gov ernment weather bureau here passed over this section today Much damage was done and four people were badly hurt during the storm. The storm lasted only fifteen minutes. but in that time three tenths of an inch of rain fell, heavy hall ruined many trees and the wind blew down several small houses.
 At Whitaker. near Homestead. part ly finished store and dwelling were wrecked. burying fin the ruins three boys and a man, all of whom were badly hurt The man, Daniel Martin, may die from the effects of injuries to his head and spine. The boys, George Martin. aged Il years; Frank Sturgiss. aged 13. and Dan iel Ashton, aged 16. when dug out of the ruins, were in bad shape. Martin re maining unconscious for some time after ward. but all will recover. The boys had been playing ball and twenty-ive or thirty took refuge from the storm In the building. When the collapse came all escaped except those mentioned
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Stranger Committed Suicide.

Fergus Falls Minnp June "A strang- CT, who last night came to the Occiden- tai Hotel and registered as George Gill; bert of Portland, Ore. was this morning found lying upon the floor of his room with bullet hole in his forehead. He never regained consciousness and died a short time after found. A revolver was found near the body and the man had evidently killed himself No letters or anything that would establish his iden- tity or give clue as to the cause of his action was found. He was about 30 years of age and had considerable amount of money
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
John Alexander DOWie Passion ate|y Pr0cIaims Himself
 Preacher, Prophet, Priest
HE MADE 4 FRENz|ED SPEECH
And Three Thousand Persons Greeted His Declarations With Cheers and Hand clapping-commanded
 the Payment of Tlthes.

Chicago, June 2-"I am Elijah, the prophet, who appeared first, Elijah him. self. and who now comes in me John the Baptist. the restorer of all things. Elijah combine in myself the attributes of prophet, priest and ruler over men. Gaze on me, then; I say it fearlessly. Make the most of 1t, you wretches in ecclesias- tical garb. I am He that is the living physical and spiritual embodiment of Elijah, and my coming to earth a third time has been prophecied by Malachi, by God himself, by his son Jesus, by Peter, and three thousand years ago by Moses All who believe me to be in very truth, all of this will stand up."
 And three thousand people rose to their feet and greeted the declaration with cheers and handclappling.
 John Alexander Dowie, true to his platform of the auditorium tonight in the presence of 5000 people. It was the cul- imitation of a frenzied speech, in which he denounced everybody and everything not in zion, cursed the Pope and the Ro- man Catholic church. spat literally at Masonry, the newspapers and the bank CTS of Chicago and ragged and tore up and Town the stage like a madman.
 Understand well what I mean" he continued. T will take no counsel in my methods of government I have come to proclaim theocracy, pure and simple, the government of God. by God and for God and I will never rest till all other forms of government have been driven from the earth" f
 s'You talk about your democracy Bah, tell you democracy has been tried in the balance and has failed The govern ment of the people, by the people and for the people is twaddle stand loyal to the flag and countenance no revolution but I demand here and now that the name of God must be placed foremost in the Constitution of the United States and the supreme authority of Gcd over all things must be recognized"
 ''Listen to the first message of the prophet he demanded. You must pay your tithes and offerings into the store house of God. Accursed be ye if we would seek to rob His house of it's full ness by not obeying this, His will, sent through Elijah"
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

provision. General Oates presented one yesterday with this end in view, but at the same time increasing the salary of the chief executive from 5000 to 5000 year It also provides that the Governor shall be thirty-ive years of age, and shall have been a citizen of the United States for ten years and of the State for seven years next preceding his election. There has been an effort for several years to have the salary of the Governor increased to living basis" and bill presented to the last Legislature with this end in view would probably have passed that body. but for the fact that the bin providing. for the holding of a Constitutional Convention had already been passed.
 There are some members of the conven-
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Railway Officials Say Strikers Who Do Not Return To-
 dayWiIIbe Discharged SOME OF MEN RETURNING
Telegram States That Thirteen Ma chinists Have Arrived from the North to Work In the Seaboard
 Ar Line Abbeville shopss

Washington, June 2.-At the offices of the Southern Railway Company today it was said no word had been received eith- CT from the striking machinsts or the su- perintendents of the shops where they have been employed. Several telegrams that came late last night stated that considerable number of the strikers had been around to announce that they would report for work Monday morning, in con- formlty to the companys ultimatum of- ficials of the Southern say the men who don't return for work tomorrow will be paid off, and 1t is said it will be impos- sible in the futue for them to secure en- ployment with the company.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
NEW AGNOS11C
 MARRIAGE FORM
Ceremony Performed for First Time in This Country at
 Cincinnati Yesterday

Cincinnati June 2-The first "agnostic marriage in this country occurred here today and formed the closing feature or the agnostic Sunday school that has been established here. The contracting parties were Frederick Foderle and Miss Martha Seaman. Justice Alexander Roebling per formed the legal part of the ceremony, af- ter which both parties made their pledges, including one not to resist divorce pro- ceedings. The bride also repeated the words:
 ..Should I discover that we are uncon- genial or mismated I hereby pledge that will not bear children that are not born of affection"
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
INCREASED CAPITAL STOCK.
Cumberland Telegraph and Telephone
 Company to Extend Lines.

Nashville, Tenn, June 2-The Cumber- land Telephone and Telegraph Company has decided to increase it's capital stock 20 per cent. or to s75o0.000. The new stock will be issued at par, each stockhoder being allowed to purchase 20 per cent. of the amount of his present holdings. Part of the added capital Is to be expended in completing a direct line now in course of construction between Nashville and Louis- vile. The company operates throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Louisiana and in the Southern portions of Indiana and Illinois. Lines from New Or leans to Shreveport, La. and from New Orleans to Beaumont, Tex, are also be- ing built
The age-herald., 1901-06-03

trouble on account of the strange move ment which frequently breaks their un- derground pipes. City Engineer Ricken- bach says the engineering department of the city encounters the same trouble as elevations and bench marks In certain parts of the city are constantly changing. This is particularly true of the section west of Main street and north of Broad- way where the marks have been known to shift to the extent of foot in very short space of time. The continuance of the strange phenomena is beginning to cause some alarm among the citizens of Butte.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
JAMES A. HERNE..
The We'll Known Actor-PIaywrigh'
 Dies In New York.

New York. June 2--Jas. A. Herne. the well-known actor and playwright, died at his home in this city this afternoon of acute bronchitis and pneumonia after an illness of eight weeks. MT. Herne was taken i'll in Chicago while playing in Sag Harbor,' play of his own composition. He came at once to his home took his bed and never arose. It has been supposed for some days that he was improving. but Saturday night there was a change for the worse. which resulted fatally.
 At his bedside were his wife three daug1- ters and his 5-year-old son. He had a beautiful home in this city and was ac- counted wealthy. The body will be ere mated It has not been decided when the funeral will be held.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
THE PAN-AM ERICAN
Exhibits Opened Yesterday for ths
 First Time on Sunday.

Buffalo, N Y. June 2.-The exhibit buildings at the Pan-American Exposi- ton had their first open Sunday today. While the gates have been open every Sunday from 1 p. m. until 10 D. m. the exhibit structures have been closed to the public The midway shows and the government buildings were closed.
 The intercollegiate to be held in the stadium on Tuesday will be in the nature of a dedication of that great arena for athletic sports. As a large number of entries from colleges of both the East and West have been received the event will have national interest.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
THE INDEPENDENCE.
The Cup Defender Will be Given Her
 First Trial Today.

Boston, Mass, June 2.-Thomas W. Lawson's yacht Independence will go out for her first sail early tomorrow if there is no fog or rain. There is always good breeze off this coast at this time of the year. probably more breeze than will be needed for sail and rope stretching. To- day thousands tried to reach the dock at which the yacht iayp but found their way barred by high fence, the top of which was liberally smeared with tar.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
INDEX TO TOOAY's NEWS.

1-Constitutional Convention. Dowie Is Inspired. Machinists Strike. City of Butte Sliding. American Machinery Preferred. 2-Jasper. Tex, Destroyed. Fire st Anniston.
 Miscellany. $Sermon by Dr. Curry. Prisoners Enjoy Sunshine. Dr. Branscombe's Sermon. Commencement at Owenton College. Large Crowd at Howard College EEditorial
 Hotel Lobbies.
 Editors State Press. Murnur of the World. Morgan on Insular Cases. 5--About Horses. e-Memphis Defeats Birmingham. Hopeful of Better Trade
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
R. c. MCCORMICK DEAD.
he Held Several Prominent Govern ment Offices During Ills Life.

New York. June 2.-Richard C. Me- Cormick died at his home in Jamaica, l.. l.. today. He was born in this city in 1882. In 1866 he was appointed terri torial governor of Arizona. He served in this capacity until 1869. He was assist ant secretary of the United States Treas ury in 1S77-7s and was elected to Con- gress in 1895, serving one term. He served as the United States representa- tive to the Paris Exposition in 1889. He married daughter of the late Senator Thurman of Ohio. who survives him.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
Mir. stubbs Denies.

New York. June 2.-A dispatch has been received in this city from San Francisco stating that J. c. Stubbs of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company had been offer ed the, position of commissioner of the Trans-cptinentai Railroads at a large salary bSS Eastern railroad magnates. MT. Stubbs ttnight denied the report
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
tusband of Dead Woman Arrested.

Kansas City, June 2.-W. H. Klensmire whose wife was yesterday found murdered near their home at Holton. Kan. buried in a shallow trench, was arrested in Kansas City. Kan. today. Marks on the body, which is believed to have been buried since May 19. indicated that her skull had been crushed with a club and suspicion was against the husband, who disappeared on that date,
 Klensmire denied that he had murdered his wife
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
300 Operators Out.

Holyoke, Mass, June 2-Tomorrow in- augurates the first complete day of the big strike. If the expectations of the strikers are realized there will be nearly 5000 operatives out from the yariouA nils which have not agreed to the slltneTs' demands.
 It was decided tonight to call a meet ing of the women operatives for Tuesday evening at which time a union will be instituted. Tickets will be posted at all the mills in the morning, but no serious trouble is anticipated.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
spanIsh Elections.

Madrid, June 2.-The elections for the renewal of the elective half of the Sem ate were held today. The Liberals elected TIT of their candidates and the conserva- tives 5s. The various other parties will be represented by twenty-four members.
The age-herald., 1901-06-03
National Fete pay.

Rome. June 2.-Today was the national fete day and large crowd witnessed Q review of the troops by King Victor Emmanuel. who was enthusiastically re- ceived. The King personally conferred upon the premier, Sisnor >zanardeul, the collar of the Order Of the Annsuist