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The age-herald., 1901-06-02
NO COMPUTATION
 HAS BEEN ASKED
The Governor Has Received Only Six Letters Relative to
 the Miller Case

Age-Herald Bureau, Clancey's Hotel, Montgomery. June L. (Special) - ''The printed statement in the Birmingham papers that the Governors office is being flooded with letters asking executive cle- mency for Frank Miller are entirely with out foundation" said Private Secretary Sanford today.
 '"To my knowledge only six letters have been received We have no official notice that communation will be asked for. The Governor has been absent for ten days and has had no opportunity to even think of the case Of course I can not case but I am quite sure he does not know himself, not having been given an opportunity to investigate it."
 As the private secretary talked to the Age Herald representative he was reading the contents of letter which came from Birmingham relative to Miller's case. This letter was not sent by friend of the condemned man. It contained only some newspaper clippings, one from the Age Herald relative to the unveiling of the police, monument in Birmingham and anOtHeT BiFinS th0 iSSoiu VI naiiei aS Dutch Harry" with reference to his photograph in the rogues' gallery.
 The few letters that have came relative to the case have been filed with the board of pardons in the office of the railroad communication. Not a single member of this board Is now in Montgomery. Presi- dent Smith is in California attending the National Association of Railroad Commis- s.sners. and Associates Caffee and Tuns- tai. are at their homes.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
CAPTAIN HOWGATE
 DIED SUDDENLY While Serving as an Officer MiSappropriated Govern-
 ment Funds-Career

Washington, June 1.-Capt. Henry W. Howgate, formerly signal officer in the United States army, died suddenly this afternoon of cerebral hemmorhage at his home in this city He was 67 years of age.
 Captain Howgate had been living with his daughter and his health up to short time before his death was good
 Captain Howgate had a singular and eventful life. While a trusted official of the signal service he was charged with appropriating a large amount of govern ment funds and placed under arrest. His escape and flight were attended wW many dramatic features for by ruse he got away from government officer hav- ing him in charge while the latter sup posed his prisoner was taking bath For years he remained in hiding, and not until fourteen years after his escape was he located by secret service detectives as proprietor of an obscure bookstore In New York. For some time before his actual re-arrest the authorities here were aware of his presence in New York, but they were disinclined to take him into
 
 doubt concerning the evidence in the old case. It was finally decided to bring him back here, and former Chief Drummond made the arrest. He was brought back here, tried and convicted. After serving sentence in the Albany County peniten- tiary he returned to Washington last December.
 Captain Howgate was known as scien- tist of ability. He gave much attention to Arctic researches and was the author of what is known as the Howgate colo nization plan for reaching the North pole by means of stations along the route. His attainments were such that he doubt less would have made a name for himself in the scientific world had it not been for his misfortune. Up to the time of his death he firmly believed in the coloniza- tion plan as the one most practical for reaching the pole.
 Captain Howgate was born in England. In 1862 he was appointed second lieu tenant in the Twenty-second Michigan Volunteers and served to the end of the war with distinction, earning promotion for gallant and meritorious service in the battle of Chickamauga and in the At lanta campaign. At the close of the war he entered the regular army and rose to the rank of captain in the signal corps.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
A NEW CAPITOL
 IS BADLY NEEDED
The Roof is in Bad Condition and the Offices Are
 Not Adequate

Age-Herald Bureau, Clancey's Hotel, Montgomery, June 1.-(Special.) - The heavy rains which have fallen during the past week have served to call the at tention of delegates to the Constitutional Convention to Alabama's urgent need for a new capitol building, or the remodeling of the present building. The roof on the old building has become so bad, until there was not a room on the third floor but that showed some leaks. The walls are becoming badly cracked, and the pa per in many places is beginning to fall off
 A remodeling of the present building would not serve the need of the state unless 1t be greatly enlarged There is not an office in the entire building but that is badly crowded, and indeed there is no room at all for the department of archives and history, and Commissioner Owen is forced to use little ante-room to the Senste Chamber. It has been sug- gested that forty foot wings to the north and south sides might be added to the present building. affording sufficient room. It would require an expenditure of about $100,000 to put the building in good condition.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
ROCKEFELLER MEDICAL lNsTITU
ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE. logical Institution.

New York, June 1.--Having conferred with many of the most eminent patholo- gists in this country as to the best method of setting on foot an original scientific research into the problems of medicine and hygiene. John D. Rockefeller has added to his already long list of benefac- tions.
 MT. Rockefeller has placed at the dis posal of body of prominent medical men $200,000 to be available for immediate ex- penditure by an association incorporated under the name of 'the Rockefeller h. stitute for Medical Research"
 The home of this institute, with such laboratories, staff and equipment as may be found necessary, will be located in this city
 The officers and board of directors have already been chosen The officers are as follows: Dr. William H. Welsh, professor of pathology at Johns Hopkins Univer- sity Baltimore, president; Dr. T. M. Prudden, professor of pathology at Co., lumbia University, vice president; Dr. E. L. Emmet Holt. clinical professor of chill dren's diseases at Columbia, secretary: Dr. c. A. Horter, professor of patholog- ical chemistry at the University of New York and Bellvue Hospital and Medical College, treasurer
 The directors are Dr. H. M. Biggs, di- rector of laboratories for the board of health, New York City; Dr. Theodore Smith of Boston, professor of compara- tive pathology at Hartford University, Conn.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02

l. The Sloss-Sheffield people quit claim to the university all lands involved.
 9 Deed to university seventeen forties north of Little Warrior River.
 8. Deed to the University forty-six forties south of the river.
 1. University deed to- Sloss-Sheffield Company sixty-three forties.
 5. State return the purchase money.
 6. Sloss-Sheffield company pay all court costs, not including. University attorney s fees.
 Some changes are made in the lands exchanged under the Compromise as ac- cepted, but the University will get back about half of the lands sold and ex- changed for the remainder of the 44s0 acres originally sold. This plan bodies up the land of the University, but the lands received in exchange are at present less accessible than those sold.
 The full details of the compromise have not yet been given out
 It is said that the report of the com
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
CHILEAN CONGRESS.
Session Opened Yesterday-President
 Sends Optimistic Message.

Santiago de Chili. June 1-via Calves ton.-Owing to the illness of President Errazuris. the Chilan Congress was open ed today by Vice President Zanart.
 The message of the executive was opti- mistic and elaborate in volume. The general conditions of Chili are said to be good.
 Referring to the international confer ence to be held in Mexico City this sum mer, the message expressed Chili's desire to an agreement by which all future ques- tions should be settled by arbitration, and said that the government of Chili would uphold any such agreement. Ow- ing to his serious illness the President will not be able to assume the duties of the chief executive.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
FISHING PARTY
 CAUGHT IN SQUALL
Fifteen Are Missing and No Hope is Held Out for
 Their Return

Charleston, S. C., June 1.-Fifteen fish ermen are supposed to have been drowned in a wild squall which blew up yesterday afternoon while the mesquite fleet of fish ing boats was anchored off the Eastern Patches" There were eight boats fishing at the time. The storm scattered them to the winds and all save three were ac- counted for tonight.
 The missing boats were the Anna Julia, the Messenger Boy and the Knife. There were fifteen men on the three boats. When the supposed disaster was reported the revenue cutter Forward went to sea and skirted for thirty miles around the lightship. but came back with no sign of life being discovered near the fishing ground All hope of the safety of the fish ermen were abandoned at dark today when the cutter got into port with the bad news It was thought during the day that the boats had drifted to places of shelter, but the failure of the government boat to find a trace of their whereabouts convinced the crowd of watchers on the wharves that the men were dead.
 Captain Joe Watkins of the Messenger Boy was the only white skipper supposed to have perished. Relatives of many of the fishermen wait tonight for news from the sea- They cannot believe so many victims would be caught In one storm and in spite of the little hope held out they wait and believe that the lost will be found. Experienced shippers, how ever, say there Is not one chance in a hundred that the fifteen were saved. The negro fishermen of Charleston every clear day except Sundays sail beyond the bar, many of them. out of sight of land to catch fish for this and neighboring mar kets. Their boats are small cat-rigged craft which impresses the stranger as un- safe even for a trip in the inner harbor.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
"A LADY FROM TEXAS"
Written by Mrs. o'connor and Played
 By Miss kittie Cheatham.

London, June 1.--Miss Thomas Power O'Connor has written a clever little com edy which was produced at the Queen Street theatre this evening, and in which another American woman, Miss kittie Cheatham. made a successful reappear- ance upon the London stage as the heroine.
 The play, which is entitled "A Lady From Texas" describes the successful career of rich. but vulgar American in English society and her final capture of an English duke. This role Miss Cheat ham played to a perfection. The house was filled with the friends of MT. and Mrs. OConnor and, in response to calls for the author, Mrs. O'Connor was led upon the stage and made daring and amusing speech striking almost a tragic note at the end when she begged the critics to give her what encouragement they could in her new. career at a play wrNht, for, she said, If I fail 1t will almost break my heart"
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
SENATOR PULLMAN DECLINES
 ID WITHDRAW HIS RESIGNATION

years The cause of the killing is said to be jealousy. The only eye witness, 5-year-old child of the woman, tells horrible story of the murder. She says Johnson came home at a late hour last night very angry, and began to quarrel with his mistress, the child's mother. Then he said he would kill her.
 The child left the place and this morn- ing the body of the woman was found with her skull crushed. To the place where her body was found there was a trail of blood, and every sign seemed to indicate she had fought like a tigress to save her life
 Johnson was married to another wom- an, but had left her some weeks ago. Dogs have been taken to the place and put on the trail of the fiend, but so far little progress has been made in the hunt. He is described as follows:
 William Johnson-Slick black negro. Weight about 150 pounds. Height about 5.S. Dim scar across one eye made in in fancy. Sleepy-eyed. When seen Saturday morning had thin black moustache and wore tan shoes.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
THE ULTIMATUM
 OF MIR. CANNON
Will Have No Effect on the Striking Machinists, Says
 Director William Hall

Knoxville, June 1.-William Hall, di- rector of the machinists strike on the Southern Railway, states that the de- mand of Vice President Cannon of the Southern Railway to the effect that the machinists return to work Monday or be considered as having left the employ of the railroad, would not affect the 'situa- tion. He characterizes MT. Gannon's mo- tice as ''bluff."
 Respecting the situation at Birming- ham where it is said there has been break in ranks of the strikers, he states that the machinists had held a confer ence with the division superintendent of the railroad, in which they were given the promise of another hearing with MT. Cannon with the hope of an amicable ad- justment; that the strikers had wired for instructions from him, and that he had advised them to stay out until an adjustment could be reached over the en- tire system T..
 His reports are that at every point where the strike is on there Is perfect order.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
THE UNIVERSITY LAND CASE HAS
 BEEN SETTLED ALONG THE LINES
 COMMENDED BY COMMITTEE

mittee on the compromise agreement was accompanied by a clause allowing the att torneys for the University the sum of $2,500 as attorneys fees in the case. This brought spirited debate, some of the trustees contending it was excessive and that as alumni of the institution they should not require that amount for their services. Sterling Wood and Phares Coleman, the attorneys, were present and claim the fee was not excessive.
 It was allowed
 During the afternoon session yesterday the board granted the A. T. o. fraternity the privilege of having their german Tuesday night. President Powers had not forgotten it as reported, but an old ordinance had been invoked by some one.
 The degree of LID. was conferred on Dr. John A. Wyeth of New York city at the afternoon session. The board ad- journed to meet again Monday morning.
 No president has yet been elected for next year.
 Governor Sanford has been able to at- tend all meetings of the board of trus- tees.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02

Tuscaloosa, Juno 1.--{Special.) )-The famous land sale of the university was settled at the trustees meeting this aft ernoon. The report of the committee. which was referred to as the Smith-Al- drich compromise at the morning session. was received at o'clock. and was con- sidered in executive session. The terms of the compromise were practically the adoption of the Smith, Aldrich agreement and the payment to the university by the Sloss-Sheffield Company of s500O, and an additional s35OO for surface rights of about 1000 acres of land which it Is said the university does not especially need in the leasing of other lands.
 The committee was at work for some time on the matter, but the report was finally adopted by vote of to 5. It is said that Governor Sanford voted with the minority. The Smith-Aldrich com promise as reported to the trustees meet ing Thursday was as follows:
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
TRULY AMERICAN.
Cuban Elections Held Yesterday and
 Fraud Is Charged.

Santiago, Cuba. June 1.-The reports from outside municipalities show gen. eral victory for the Nationalists in the election today. but in the city both. par ties claim to have won. The Republicans show unexpected strength, though prob ably not enough to elect their candidates The Nationalists make charges of illegal voting.
 The streets are filled with frenzied par tisans, cheering their favorite candidates Over one hundred arrests were made during the day. but there was no se- rious disorder, though one small riot oc- cured in front of the jail.
 Considerable bitterness is expressed against the American supervision of the municipal elections
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
ASSUMES CONTROL.
Central of Georgia Takes Over the
 Chattanooga, Rome and Southern.

Chattanooga, Tenn, June 1.-The Gen. tral of Georgia Railway today assumed the control and management of the Chat tanooga, Rome and Southern, and Chat tanooga and Durham Railroads. Control was also assumed of the Savannah, Grif- fin and North Alabama Railroad from Carrolton to Griffin, Ga. The three newly acquired roads will be constituted and operated as the Chattanooga division of the Central of Georgia System c. B. Wilburn, formely president of the Chat tanooga, Rome and Southern, has been made superintendent of this new division with headquarters al Rome, Ga This gives Chattanooga a through line to the seaboard with Savannah as the terminus A rich mineral region Is penetrated by the acquired roads.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
WILLIAM l. BRYAN TALKS
 ON THE INSULAR DECISIONS

history of Great Britain towards It's out lying possessions, since the American rev. olution.
 An inspiring spectacle indeed. We may look at South Africa, where Great Britains unrestrained possession of power has destroyed two promising republics and has drenched the soil with the blood of patriots; we may look at India, whose people have been dying by starvation for years-at India where, on several occa- sions the bounty and generosity of the American people have been necessary to save human beings, living under the sov ereignty of Great Britain from death by starvation"
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
INDEX TO TODAY's NEWS.

1-Bryan on Insular Decisions. Tillman Insists on Resigning. University Land Trouble Ended. 2Constitutional Convention.
 Received by King Edward. United States Trustee. 3-New Track Record.
 Life at Beaumont, Texas. 4-Done, Seen, Heard and Said. Trotting and Racing World. Editors of State Press. 5-Strike in A. G. s. Shops.
 Railroad News.
 Coal Situation.
 Graveley Released.
 Industrial News. 6-Want Ads. 7-Weddings Customs of China. S-What to do with Sons of Ham. Baseball News. 9-New York Society Gossip.
 South African situation. 10-Rich Men and Great Wealth. Woman "Shiner." 11-Life of James Bowie.
 Criminals Sentenced. 1S-Humorious Illustrations.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
KILLED HIS MISTRESS.
William Johnson, Negro, Jealous of
 the Woman With Whom He Lived.

Selma, June 1.-CSpecial. )-WiIliam John son, big negro man, is charged with committing a most dastardly murder about eight miles from. this place early this morning. killing negro woman with whom he had been living for some time as his mistress.
 The woman who was killed was about 30 years old, while Johnson is only 22
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
REGRETTED IN CUBA.
Press DepIores the Misunderstanding
 With Washington.

Havana, June 1.-The press deplores the misunderstanding with the Washington government, but generally admits the possibility of a wrong construction be- ing put upon the amendment by the cx- plantations and interpretations, and that it will be best for the convention to take up the question immediately and accept
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Strikers ReturnIna to Work.

Chicago, June 1-Some of the striking machinists are returning to work. Elm ployes of five members of the Chicago Machinery Manufacturing Association, who refused to sign the agreement sub mitted by the union, agreed to accept a slight increase in wages today. The men disobeyed the orders of Business Agent Roderick and accepted concessions offered by their employers.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Flyina putchman Dead.

Paris, Ky, June 1.-The noted race horse, Flying Dutchman. owned by Clay & woodford of this city. is dead of ca tarrhal fever at the .stockfarm of Ben Woodford.
 Flying Dutchman was considered one of the best stake horses in the West. As a 2-year-old he was bought by Pat Dunn from w. L. Simmons of Lexington for S1500
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
offered a Eat saIary.

San Francisco, Cal, June 1.-The Call will say tomorrow:
 J. c. Stubbs. traffic manager of the Southern Pacific, who is now in New York, has been offered the position of commissioner of the trans-contfnental roads by Eastern railway magnates.
 The commissioner will represent the Northern Pacific, Great Northern, South ern Pacific and Union Pacific. The sal- ary will be $50o0o asyear
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
siam's Minister.

Washington. June 1.-The State Depart ment has been informed that Phya Phel- chada pronounced Peet Pet-Cha-Dar), has been appointed envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Siam to the United States and that the appoint ment to this post includes no other
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
MRS. M'kINLEY.
Her Physician States That She Is Bet
 fer

Washington. June 1.-Dr Rixey was at the White House at 10 o'clock tonight and remained for short time with ldrs. Mckinley. He said after leaving the sick room that the patient was, if anything, somewhat improved and that sl,e had had Q comparatively restfuI day.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
cubans Going to Hawaii.

Los Angeles. Cal, June 1.-Ei9ht hup- dred Porto Ricans were embaFlked on board the steamship Colon at Hort Los Angeles this morning. They are destined to work on the sugar plantationsI of Ha- wall
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
That California LynchIna.

Bebir, Cal, June 1.-The coroner's jury today concluded its investigation of the lynching of tho five men at Lookout, Mo- doc County. yesterday morning and rem dered verdict that the men were hanged by unknown persons.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
General chaffee Going to Manila.

Washington, June 1.-The War De- partment was informed today by cable that General Chaffee. with his troops on the transport Sumner, had arrived at Nagasaki, spn theSMsy to Manila.
 The transport Kintuck, from Manila to Seattle, has arrived at Nagasaki
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
General Funston.

Washington, June 1.-Brig.-Gen. Fred erick Funston has been assigned to command the fourth district of the de- partment of northern Luzon, with head quarters at San Isidro.
The age-herald., 1901-06-02
Brigham Youns's sirthdsy.

Salt Lake. Utah, June 1.-The one hun dredth anniversary of the birth of Brigs ham Young was observed tfroushoat Utah. today.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-01-05
The american Girl Abroad.

The woman who pervades all foreign
parts is the American. Like the poor
tn v are Away with u.s." Thu dress
walk and general appearance are un-
mistakable long before the We'll
known accent proclaims the fact. lou
are grateful to them, and you admire
them. They are always well-dressu'
them. They are always weli-dressed'
beautifully set up almost always tnih
land that is alone a vrtuel and, nhaiiy'
good looking. The girls are charming
and pretty into the bargain, for no
American girl Is ugly. She has an ar
which makes it impossible, and there
is freshness, brightness ana an
originality which is most captivating
and which no one can resist. Amerl-
chs are full of interest, curiosity ana
sympathy i'm return. There is no false
SHINE, no reserve. They will tell you
all about themselves, and would ike 10
probe the most sacred recesses OF your
heart which is not done from an ldle
love of gossip, or wanting to know
things for the pleasure of repeating
them. but from a genuine desire to
know you and all about you. You can
tell an American woman anywhere Dy
her back, by the way she is coif1ee'
by the quick turn of her head. by the
lightning glance that takes in every
thing. 1t is universal dictum that
American women age very early ana
soon lose their youth. Like many ac-
ceptcd opinions it is erroneous, for
American women are bien conservee III
every sense of the word long after they
have passed middle age and they re-
tain their appearance Of youth in a
wonderful manner Wherever you en-
counter them they are agreeable. easy
and willing to meet any indication OF
friendliness in most hearty manner
Oady Jeune in London Telegraph