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The age-herald., 1901-06-14
BOARD OF MISSIONS.
Annual Meeting Being Held in Nash
 viIle-Reports Submitted.

Nashville, Tenn, June 13-The annual meeting of the board of missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, be- gan here today, Bishop Wilson presiding. The secretary's report shows an increase of s19, ,SsO9 93 in the regular collections from home conferences. In addition, $11, TOT. 50 was transmitted for famine relief in In- dia.
 Mrs. S. c. Trueheart, representing the womans board of missions, submitted her report as secretary of that board. It showed that four new missionaries had been accepted for the China mission, four for Brazil. two for Mexico, two for Cuba and one for Korea During the past year this board contributed sS2,71S.96 for for eign missions and raised $40,000 for the twentieth century fund. A memorial was presented from missionaries in Brazil ask ing that three new missionaries be sent at once to that field, and that money be given to build churches and to aid Gran berry College. Rev. E. A. Tilley, one of the missionaries to that country, was present and spoke to the memorial, stat ing the needs of the situation as he now saw them.
 The report of the executive committee of the Geenral Missionary Conference, which was held recently in New Orleans, was made by the chairman, Rev. James Atkins. It was recommendation that a committee be appointed to investigate the propriety of bringing the local boards into closer relations with the general board. It was further recommended that the gen. eral board be recognized O as to comprise a larger lay membership and that the office force of the board be reorganized for more aggressive efforts. It was re- ferred to a special committee.
 The board granted Dr. Atkins the au- thority to start movement for endowing a chair in Soo Chow University, the money to be raised from among the Sun day schools.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
LOUD OF SORROW AND GLOOM OVERCASTS STATE CAPITOL
 WHERE DEAD CHIEFTAIN LAY
GOV. JELKS ASSUMES
 THE DUTIES OF OFFICE
BY E. E. kERsH.

ter notifying him of the death of Gov ernor Samford:
 Department of State, Alabama, Mont gomery, June 12, 1901. Hon. Wh1am U. Jelks, Montgomery, Ala. Dear SIT nave the honor to advise you of the deplorable death of the States beloved Chief Execu- tive. Hon. William J. Stanford, and to re- spectfully direct your attention to the terms of Section 15. Article 5, of the Con stitution, and of 'An act to provide Tor the administration of the office of Gov ernor," etc.. approved Nov. 19 l9oo. Very respectfully,
 ROBERT P. McDAVID,
 Secretary of State.
 A few moments later the oath of off1ce WA administered to the Governor by Su- preme Court Clerk R. F. Tigon, and Governor Jelks issued the following proc lamation
 A Proclamation by the Governor.
 .eWhereas. Almighty God, in His infii- nite wisdom, has seen fit to remove by death from the exalted office to which the people of the State had called him, Hon orable William J. Sanford, the honoreu and beloved Governor of Alabama, the able statesman and jurist, the gallant SOL dier, the true citizen. the sincere ChriS- fan. the devoted husband and father,
 .Now, therefore, I, William D. Jelks. as his successor in office, by virtue of the rule of succession laid down In the Con stitution and statutes do hereby express a full consciousness of Alabama's great loss: and in voicing our peoples pro- found sorrow and bereavement, direct that, out of respect and in tenderest mem ory of the revered life of our late chief executive, the Capitol building be appro- priately draped for thirty days; and that the State flag be hung at half-mast, and all offices in the Capitol building be closed for to-day and tomorrow, and request that all State officials pay the homage due the great and good man by attending his ob- sequies. "Witness my hand and the great seal of the State, in the Capitol, in the City of Montgomery this June 13, 1901.
 "WM. D. JELKS, Governor"
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
TRIAL OF OFFICER.
He is Charged With Receiving Money
 From a Stevedore.

Manila, June 13.-The trial of H. w. Happle, port steward of the Commissary Department, charged with receiving. in monthly installments, money from a stevedoring company, began today. The defense is that the money received was salary for extra services The alleged transactions appear on the company's books, and it is claimed that Happle fig- ures under an assumed name.
 D. M Carman, the former Califorians who was arrested in February last on the charge of furnishing supplies to aid the insurgents, but whose prosecution was abandoned last month, is going to the United States shortly and has asked for the return of $10,000 paid as security for his appearance when summoned for trial General Macarthur has declined to order the return of the money, but probably it will be returned after the instruction is over.
 General Sumner has returned here and has reported to General Wade the failure of negotiations for the surrender of Cailes, the insurgent leader in Laguna province. The Filipino apparently be- lieves he can hold out, now that the rainy season has begun.
 General Sumner received a notification from Cailes that unless the general agrees to the Filipino terms, which in- clude the granting of amnesty to the in- surgents, Cailles will not surrender and the negotiations on the subject are to be considered at an end.
 Disappointment is felt here at the backward conditions in Southern Luzon. Some insurgent camps have been discov- cred and destroyed. Lieutenant Cowen, with a detachment of fifty men, killed five insurgents near Jovlar.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
MINE OWNERS MUST PAY.
British Government Will Assess Them
 for Expense of Boer.

New York. June 13.-A dispatch to the World from London says:
 ''The British government has decided to levy s25O.OoO.O0O on the Transvaal gold mines to pay half the cost of the war.
 sir David Barbour, formerly finance minister for India, who was commits stoned to report upon the taxable capacity of these mines, advised Colonial Secre- tary Chamberlain to levy SITS, 900, but MT. Chamberlain after consultation with Lord Milner, increased the maximum in the amount stated.
 'Barbours report is awaited here with the keenest interest in political and financial circles.
 This recommendation, when it be- comes known here, is certain to cause consternation among the Kaffir stock holders, who fancied that the idea of tax ing the mines, which are mostly owned in England, had been abandoned
 'As these gold mines were the real underlying cause of the war, many iave maintained that their British owners should be made to bear a large share, at least of it's heavy burden"
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
autifuI Floral Offerings Were Eloquent Tributes to the
 Noble Dead E FUNERAL OCCURS TODAY
Governor Samford's Remains Were Taken to Opellka Yesterday and Will Be Laid to Rest In the
 City c metery Today.
BY E. E. KERsH.

Montgomery, June 13.-(Specia1.) - The remains of the late Governor Sanford, which have been lying in state in the State Capitol since 6:9o o'clock yesterday evening. were taken to Opelika at 1:50 o'clock this afternoon.
 The remains were accompanied to Ope- Hka by the members of the deceased's family, his personal staff and the con- vention committee. From the Capitol building to the union passenger station the four local military companies, led by the Second Regiment Band, acted as a special escort. In slow drizzling rain thousands of citizens watched the funeral procession as 1t moved to the station. A salute of eleven guns was fired as the procession left the Capitol.
 The members of the Sanford family met the remains of the beloved husband and father at the station. During the early hours of the morning several of them went to the Supreme Court cham Der and there viewed the body of the dis tinguished dead There were only few visitors in the building when the family came. but the scenes were most pathetic.
 Later during the morning there was a continuous stream of grief-stricken peo- pie passing through the corridors and viewing the remains. The steady fall of rain did not apparently affect the crowds. anxious for last look at the States dead chieftain.
 The floral offerings sent to the Supreme Court room were handsome indeed Among the most beautiful offerings were those sent by the convention committee, the Governors staff and MT. and Mrs. William D. Jelks. The offering sent by the convention committee was designed as aus.apen book, about 3x4 feet in size. The first paZe of the book bore the in scription: His life was an open book. v On the opposite page was fac-simile of the State seal, with the inscription: Here We Rest.0
 The offering which bore the card of s.Mr. and Mrs. William D. Jelks" was a large cross resting upon the Rock of Ages The Governors staff sent a large wreath of red, white and blue. There were a number of other very handsome de- signs.
 All of the offices in the Capitol have re- mained closed through today and no busi- ness will be transacted until after the in- terment tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
IRON PRODUCTION
 SHOWS INCREASE
Stocks Declined in May About 3O,OO0 Tons While Output
 Increased 13,0OO Tons

New York; June 13.-The Iron Age says:
 "Our blast furnace returns show that during May production increased from 301 ,125 tons per week to 314,b05 tons per week, carrying 1t far beyond any previous record. Stocks of coke and anthracite iron have declined further from S6S251 tons on May 1, to s,S13 tons on June l, thus proving that consumption is still enormous The new furnaces of the Unit ed States Steel Corporation are coming in one by one. One at Mingo has started, and a second one will follow. Neville Is- land is going into operation and the new Castle is soon to blow in.
 ''So far as foundry pig iron Is concerned, the market Is really at a deadlock. Sell CTS are not pressing iron, simply because it would be of little use while the present temper of the buyers continues.
 Under the circumstances prices are nominal Consumption continues heavy in nearly all sections of the country except in New England and along the coast. Steel is exceedingly scarce and high prices are paid for what little reaches the open market. The new tonnage of finished iron and steel which is being placed is rather small, and there is more anxiety to secure what is coming up in some branches.
 "In the plate trade some additional or ders for ship-buildfng are coming up on the lakes. The pipe trade has had further heavy demands upon it from the Texas oil country. The labor situation Is caus- ing some uneasiness The machinists have driven the manufacturers into a much more closely knit organization, but there are mutterings among the holders and it is probable that the demands for an advance on the part of the Amalga- mated Association may cause some trouble.
 "In the heavy lines, the export trade is practically suspended, and this. of course, with our rapidly increasing productive capacity will push additional quantities of material upon the domestic market during the second half. The prospect of good crops may stimulate further heavy consumption of iron and steel"
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
ARRIVAL OF FUNERAL
 PARTY AT oPELIkA

Opelika, June 13.-(Special.)- )-The re- mains of the late Gov. William J. Sam ford reached Opelika at S:30 o'clock this afternoon. and now rest at the home of Hon. Thomas D. Sanford. When the fu- neral train reached Opelika it was met bv hundreds of the citizens, who bowed down in grief, were gathered to receive and tenderly lay away to final rest the body of their most loved and greatly honored fellow townsman.
 How different the scene from one just a year ago when tfe same citizens gath cred at the same station to receive the same man who had just been honored by inc Democracy of Alabama with the gu- bernatorial nomination. Then the scene was one of great rejoicing, the playing of a brass band, the alarming of steam whistles, the ringing of bells and the en- thusiastic shoults of admiring friends greeted the great and good man. To- day his body was brought cold in death and not a sound greeted the arrival or the train save the tolling of the church bells.
 Two thousand people crowded about the utation and as the casket was removed from the train, they stood in silence with uncovered heads paying little attention to the falling rain. There was no cere- mony a the station. The citizens commit tee had promptly arranged TOT the recep tion of the body and 1t was taken from the train and at once taken to the home of T. D. Sanford. Carriages were in waiting for the family and friends who came with the remains from Montgom- nry.
 The Lee Light Infantry acted as an esI cort, leading the procession. which was long one. The Confederate veterans and the committee of 100 citizens who went to Montgomery this morning to meet the re- mains marched in the procession.
 The profound sympathy of the citizens for the bereaved family and their great sorrow at the deplorable taking away of their beloved fellow townsman is every where in evidence. Business was suspend cd for an hour today and almost every business house is draped in mourning.
 The funeral service will be held in the Methodist Church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Dr. H. D.. Moore and other ministers of the city. The interment will take place in the city cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
MACADAM ROADS.
D. P. Hutchinson of Charleston Speaks
 About Their Building.

Washington, June 13.-D. P. Hutchin- son, president of the Board of Trade of Charlotte, N. C., testifiyed today before the Industrial Commission concerning the successful effort made by Charlotte to establish good roads in the surrounding country. He said that ninty miles of ma- cadam road had been established at a probable cost of s250,000 Convict labor. he said, is ued in constructing the road beds as free labor would cost from 30 to 60 per cent more. Mir. Hutchinson said that the saving in cost to rolling stock was more than equal to the cost of the roads and that the value of farming and other lands lying upon the improved high ways has been enhanced 50 per cent since the construction of the new roads.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
BRITISH SEEKING
 AMERICAN MILLS
Capitalists Are Trying to Get Possession of Steel Works
 Outside Morgan Trust

Philadelphia, June 1s.-The North American tomorrow will say:
 British capitalists have come to Amer ica with the view of buying of specula- tive investors all the good steel com panies outside of Morgan's steel trust. The article says Arthur Keene, president of the London City Bank, and head of the Duke of Devonshire's great steel and iron works, and D. Windsor Richards, a practical steel man, representing Eng fish iron masters, came to the United States recently to make a thorough ex- animation of the steel situation
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
THE SULTAN TO PAY.
Minister Reports That Claim Against
 turkey Will Be Settled.

Washington, D. C.. June 13.-United States Minister Leishmann, at Constants nople, has reported to the State Depart ment that he expects to effect a settlement of the American missionary claim against the Turkish government in the near fu- ture The basis for the minister's conf1- dence is not made known.
 MT. Leishmann has been giving some at tention to the case of pr. Norton, the United States consul at Harpoot, with sat- isfactory results, for although still with out formal exequater, Dr. Norton, is exercising the functions of a consul.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
MOTHER AND SON DEAD.
Mrs. Redpath Supposed to Have Fired
 Fatal Shot.

Montreal, Can, June 1s.--Mrs. J. J. Red path .one of Montrears society leaders, Is dead in her handsome residence on Sher- brooke street and her son Clifford Red path is lying unconscious in Royal vic- toria hotel with a bullet in his brain About o'clock the household was start led by the noise of two revolver shots from Mrs. Redpaths room On rushing in the servants found Mrs. Redpath and her son lying on the floor. both unoon- scious. Physicians were summoned, but Mrs. Redpath died in a few minutes Her son was taken to the hospital in a.dyine condition. suffering from insomnia The sur1nise is that while temporarily mentally deranged Mrs. Redpath attempted to end her life and in attempting to, preBent hen doine rq the son. was shot
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
Tribute to the Dead.

Philadelphia, June 13.-The following resolutions on the death of Governor Sanford of Alabama were unanimously passed by the Southern Industrial Asso- citation last night:
 Resolved, That this convention has learned with deep regret of the death of his excelleny, Governor William J. Sam ford of Alabama. That in his death the State of Alabama and the South have lost a most able leader and Christian statesman. That we deeply sympathize with the State of Alabama and Governor Samford's family in the great loss, and that copies of these resolutions be sent the secretary of state of Alabama and the family of Governor Sanford
The age-herald., 1901-06-14

Montgomery, June 13-(Special)- )-Hon. William Dorsey Jelks today assumed the duties of the chief executive of Ala bama by the terms of an act making the president of the Senate successor to the office in event of the death or removal of the Governor.
 MT. Jelks arrived in Montgomery at o'clock this morning, coming from Beaumont, Texas, where he was visiting at the time of the death of Governor Sanford. He went immediately to the Ex- change Hotel and to his room before reg istering. During the early hours of the morning he was closeted with some of his close personal friends.
 At 10 o'clock he left the hotel for the Governors office. Within few moments nearly the entire membership of the of ficial family had gathered in the office, and a conference was held to arrange a programme for attending the funeral of the late Governor. It was determined that the state officials, headed by Governor Jelks, should go to Opelika on a special train to leave here at 7:30 o'clock to- morrow morning.
 For a couple of hours Governor Jelks was busy receiving various of his friends who are in the city. Among the first of his callers was United States Senator Pet tus. who was in the city en route to Opelika to attend Governor Sanford s funeral. Messrs. Dent and Merrill, dele gates to the constitutional convention from Barbour, Governor Jelks' home county, were also closeted with him for a few moments.
 There was no ceremony connected with the induction into office of the new Gov ernor.
 AS soon as Governor Jelks reached the executive office Secretary of State Nc David sent him the following official let
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
INDEX TO TODAY'S NEWS.

1-Sorrow at Montgomery. Jelks Takes Charge.
 The Constitutional Convention. Cuban Independence. Foster Murder at Shreveport. 2-Industrial Convention Baseball News. 3-Public School Teachers. The Races.
 State News. EEditorial.
 Hotel Lobbies.
 Praise for Mckinley. 5-The Big Consolidation. Charles Sellers Commits Suicide. After Insurance Companies. Negro Shoots Peddler. Court News. 6-Social.
 Mississippi News. 7-The Markets. s-Racers and rrutterz.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
Black Smallpox.

Wichita, Kan, June 13-A dispatch re- ceived tonight from Fl Reno Okla. states that pr. White has returned from the Kiowa and Commanche country, where he had been sent to investigate smallpox rumors. and reports that an epidemic of black smallpox, fatal in nearly every in- stance, is raging among the Indians. This is the country soon to be opened for set tlement.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
Preachers Permits 25 cents.

Chicago, H.. June 13.-After July 1. all clergymen east of the Mississippi river and west of Buffalo and Pfttsburg must pay 25 cents for permits to secure railroad tickets at half fare.
 The new arrangement is an effort to in- duce preachers and others entitled to the reduced rate courtesy to pay q for the yearly credential books. which means a big profit to the railroads.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
Strikers oet pemanda.

Chicago. June 1a.-A break occurred to- day in the ranks of the Chicago Machin- cry Manufacturers. whose employees are on a strike. Six firms, employing 1s5 men, reached a settlement with their striking machinists. and the men return to work tomorrow under an agreement securing to them the nine-hour day and an in-
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
Booker Washington speaks.

worcester, Mass, June 1s.-Booker T. washington addressed the Worcester Congressional Club tonight in Mechanics Hall on Solving the Negro Problem in the Black Belt of the South.' He dwelt upon the necessity of industrial education for the race. Tho hall was crowded,
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
Bryan a Trustee.

Springfield. H.. June 1s.-william ,. Bryan was tonight elected trustee of . the, Illinois College at Jaclxsonville. (. .
The age-herald., 1901-06-14
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE ID BE
 AN ACCOMPLISHED FACT BY
 END OF THE PRESENT YEAR

against the prisoners. The store where the negroes are confined is guarded by posse of twenty-five men armed with Winchester rifles, and unless sentiment changes, the disposition tonight would in- dicate that the majority if not all of the prisoners will be let off with thorough whipping Edwards, if caught, will be burned or lynched. There is much feel ing against Prophet Smith and Edward Washington, both of whom are under ar rest. Smith is believed to be at the bot tom of all the trouble, while Washing ton is said to have been active in aiding Edwards to escape.
 Governor Heard wired tonight to Sher- if Heard of Caddo Parish and Sheriff Ward of Bossier, instructing them to pro- tect the negroes at all hazards. The Gov ernor commanded these officers to call upon the citizens for aid if necessary and promised military help of the officers re- quired it.
 The attempt made to move the negroes from the Kennebrew store to Benton proved a failure. The guards and their prisoners had proceeded about a mile when darkness overlook them and they decided to return to the store with their prison CTS. The negroes preferred to take their chances at Kennebrews rather than face the danger of a mob on their way to Ben- ton.
 New Orleans, June 13.-A special to the Picayune from Shreveport says: The prisoners supposed to have been impli- cated in the murder of John Gray Foster were tonight removed from Kinnebrews store where they were in the hands of the posse and taken to Benton under a strong guard under the command of Dep uty Sheriff Port Edwards. The carrying of the prisoners to Benton removes the immediate danger of lynching.
The age-herald., 1901-06-14

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The age-herald., 1901-06-14
THE WEATHER

2 >-e-&-o-N-e-1-1-4-e-&-e-o-&4- 1 THE WEATHER. I
 I FAIR AND WARMER FRIDAY AND I SATURDAY. WINDS VARIABLE AND fl 1 1sHIFTING TO soUTHBAsTERLY. I
The age-herald., 1901-06-14

Two Years' Term Abolished. General Sanford then having finished.
The Marshall republican., 1901-07-05
M. e School Picnic.

The Sunday school picnic given
BY the First NJ. i. church Friday
at Wilton Springs, IA a great sue.
cess in every particular. Forum.
ately for all concerned the trains
we're on time and no time was lost
in that respect.
Each scholar was given the per.
mission Of inviting one guest and
the privilege was greatly enjoyed
and Wilton never. o previous &C.
casions offered greater Inducements
for a happy day in the woods than
upon this occasion. A number Of
hammocks and swings had been
hung throughout the grounds for
the comfort and pleasure Of the
little folks, while a variety Of games
suitable for the time and place Lad
been provided by the entertainment
COMMITTEES who left nothing undone
that could have added to the pleas.
ure Of the day.
Superintendent J. B. DeGarmo.
who was in his happies, mood, was
on tue grounds bright and early
and proved to the children present
that he vas a fine companion for
an outing. The dinner was such a
one as the Methodist ladies are in
the habit OF getting up and was
served in great abundance.