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The age-herald., 1901-06-11
COMMITTEE WORKING
 ONtTAXATION CLAUSE
BY FRANK HARVEY MILLER.

States ability to refund these bonds at a low rate of interest Some of the com mittee want the State tax to be seven mills and some six and a half. some are willing for 1t to remain at seven TOT several years and afterwards to be re- duced to six and a half. So far no deli nite plan has been agreed upon
 The suffrage committee is still at work on the suffrage plan. The sub-commit- tee appointed to prepare plan did not report to the comittee today as expected. The opinion seems to be that majority of the committee have decided to abandon the ''grandaddy" clause, and content themselves with registration the payment of a poll tax and probably an education al or alternate property qualification
 The committee on exemptions Is draft ing an ordinance and will shortly report 1t to the convention. It will not make any material change in the present ex- emption clause except that it will put the amount of land for homestead at 160 acres instead of 30 acres as in the present constitution. The Legislature in carrying into effect this clause of the present constitution made the exemption 160 acres instead of 80 acres and this law was sustained by the Supreme Court by curious process of reasoning. This clause in the new constitution will be made definite and fixed at 160 acres. The per sonalty exemption will remain as at pres ent at 5000.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
CABINET MEETING.
All Members Directed To Be Present, But Subjects Discussed Kept Secret.

Washington, June 10.-President Me Kinley this afternoon issued request that all members of the Cabinet be in attendance at a meeting of that body at o'clock this evening.
 Secretary Long, Gage, Hitchcock and Wilson, Attorney General Knox and Postmaster General Smith were those present. Secretary Root is in Buffalo, while Secretary Hay left for the same place tonight.
 The Cabinet immediately repaired to the Cabinet room. where they remained less than an hour. They took occasion to express their gratihcation at the con tinued improvement In Mrs. Mckinley condition and also considered another subject. which none of them would dis cuss each member saying that 1t was a personal matter and some of them giv- ing out the negative information that the meeting had no relation to Cuba, China, the Philippines, the Porto Ricans. the Supreme Court decisions, the Boer war or any important question. The personal injunction on each member to say nothing about the matter prevented any information on the subject being had.
 Several Cabinet officers said that their calls had to do with Mrs McKinley's continued improvement. Some announce ment may be made later about the matter.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
FLED LIKE 4 MADNAN THROUGH THE STREETS IF CHICAGO WITH
 DETECTIVES IN HOT PURSUIT
OFFICERS NAMED.
These Will Serve With the Provisional
 Army in Cuba.

Washington, June 10.-The President has appointed the following officers of the Porto Rico provisional regiment of Infantry:
 Lieutenant Colonel-James Buchanan.
 Majors-W E. Ilmy, Eben Smith.
 Captains-Louis E. Bennett, Christian Bryan, om M. Butler, Charles H. Ham, ilton, Osman Latrobe, Thomas F. Magin- his, James T. Ford, Allen D. Raymond.
 First Lieutenants-William B. Ballard, Jr., William W. Bessell, Harry L. Cooper. Morris F. Locke. Walter F. Martin, Bias Hadal, John o. Steger, A. Owen Seaman, Orval P. Townsend, Jacob D. Wyke.
 Second Lieutenants-George c. Broom CT, Terrence Hamill, Charles B. Kerney, Jean s. Oakes, Eben Swift. Jr.. Paul Wuttkee.
 Assistant Surgeon. rank of Captain Joseph E. Lugo, Vina-
 Also the following in the regular cavalry.
 Second Lieutenants-Eugene J. Ely, Clarence Lininger, Howard c. Tatum.
 Second Lieutenants of Infantry-David A. Heukes. Edward K. Masse, Shelby c. Leasure, William Little.
 Second Lieutenant Artillery Corps Hartman L, Butler Frank T. Thornton. John H. Musgrove.
 Surgeon of Volunteers, rank of Major Frank F. Artaud.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
Smoke Began Issuing from the Shaft Late Yesterday
 Afternoon WIVES AND MOTHERS WAITING
Plans Suggested for Rescuing the Men, But None FeasibIe-SeveraI Ex- pIosIons Occurred in the Mine.
 Rescuers Overcome by Gas.

Port Royal, Pa, June 10.-The Pittsburg Coal and Coke Company's shaft No. 2, at this place, is again on fire and over thirty men are in the mines, many of whom, it is feared. will never be heard from again. Among the number are Wm. McCune, superintendent of the district; Dennis Worthley, pit boss, and Michael Roy. foreman of the Euclide mines.
 About o'clock smoke was seen to be issuing from the shaft. It is thought the fire started from an explosion and that six men were in the mine at the time, Jack Peoples, Tony Stickles, Frank Davenport, Daily, Lawrence Settler and John Stakes. Stakes and Settler were not near the place in which the explosion occurred and upon the arrival of rescue party they were quickly brought to the surface after being nearly overcome by after-damp. They could give no infor- nation as to what caused the fire and told the rescuers that four other men were entombed.
 About o'clock William McCune, gen eral superintendent of this district; Den his Wortley, pit boss of the mine, Mi- chael Ross, foreman of the Euclide mines and several other bosses with about twenty men went down shaft No. 1, which is just opposite, and have not been heard from since About three hours after the rescue party entered the mine two more explosions were heard. In the meantime the crowd around the opening of the shaft, including many mothers, wives and sisters of men emtombed, had increased. All sorts of plans have been suggested for the rescue of the men. Some talk of turning the river into the mines but many are opposed to this idea for fear of Browning the miners All that would be uecessary would be to pull plug whic WE s placed in tie mines after the explos.on of seven years ago. and the water would rush into the mines at a rapid rate.
 At il oclock tonight four men volun- teered to go down shafts No. 2 and No. and one man went down No. 1, but up to this time 1t Is not known whether they have succeeded in making any rescues. Gas and snoke are issuing from the mines at night and over two hun dred mei. wumen and children are wait ing for son. news of relatives.
 At o'clock this morning heavy vol umes of smoke are still issuing from the mine and hope of saving any of the en- tombed men, miners or rescuers, is fast disappearing.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
MAcHINIsTs' ASSOCIATION
VIII Extend Aid to Non-union Men
 Who Joined in Strike.

Toronto, Ont, June 10.-The Interna- tional Association of Machinists in con vention today decided to extend f1nan- cial aid to non-union men who went out with members of the association. Presi- dent O'Connell stated that officials were not restricted as to the amount non- union men should receive but iie added that In any event 1t would be sufficient to induce them to remain in the fight to the end Since May 20 over $400OO has been distributed among strikers and as yet no regular system of benefits has gone into force. A resolution was passed asking the American Federation of Labor to levy an assessment as provided for in their constitution to provide funds for the strikers. Tn the event of long drawn out fight an appeal for aid will be made to the organizations of Great Britain, who were assisted by the ma chinists in their struggle for an eight hour day.
 Regarding finances. President O'Con- nell stated that special strike fund amounting to over $10,0o0 was still in- tact.
 The convention almost unanimously voted down a resolution pledging the as- sociation to socialism It was also de- cided that a certificate of death from Christian Scientist doctor would not be recognized in the future in a claim for death benefits.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
FREE TRADE.
Governor Allen of Porto Rico Giving
 the Problem Consideration.

(Correspondence of the Associated Press.)
 San Juan, Porto Rico, Wednesday, June 5.-Since Governor Allen has returned here he has given the free trade problem earnest consideration. Treasurer Holland has presented to him a report showing that when the new revenue law shall have gone into full force July the island revenues will be sufficient for the islands maintenance without u e customs duties on trade between Porto Rico and the United States.
 The Governor shows some hesitancy in acting. as he is yet undecided when 1t would be proper to call the Legislature in extraordinary session for the purpose of declaring that the island has in opera tion an adequate system for collecting revenues as 1t has the power to do under the Foraker organization act. Then, to make free trade reality will be for the Presient to so proclaim.
 It is safe to say that the Legislature will be called to meet in extra session as soon after July 1 as is practicable. July 25 has been suggested. By recent act of the Legislature that date which will be the third anniversary of the land ing of American troops, and also San tiago's day the feast of the patron saint of Spain,' has been made legal holiday.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
STRIKE INVERTED.
Northeastern Will Not Repair A. c. s.
 Engines Pending Birmingham Strike.

Meridian, Miss, June 10.-There is gen. eral feeling of relief In Meridian today over the averted strike of the machinists Company. President Harvey was not due until today to discuss the matter with the machinists, but the continued send ing here of disabled engines of the Ala bama Great Southern, after their refusal to be handled at Birmingham. caused the machinists to become uneasy, and MT. Harvey was called here Saturday by tele- graph to meet a committee from the ma chinists in conference. After a number of hours discussion 1t was agreed that the Northeastern would not repair anw Alabama Great Southern engines pending the strike of the. machinists at Birming- ham, and that the men should receive 5 per cent increase in wages and double wage for overtime.
 This satisfactory settlement of the diff ferences has lifted great anxiety from the minds of Meridian business men. There are more than one thousand railroad em- ployes in this city, and if a general strike were to follow 1t would seriously inter fere with business.
 Meridian, Miss, June 10.-(Special )-The grocery store of Stephen Sordet, 2920 Da- wis street, was burglarized last night. Among the articles carted away were five hams large quantity of breakfast ba- con, can goods, snuff and tobacco and 140 copper cents. The burglars evidently used a wagon to remove the goods MT. Sordet sleeps next door, but knew noth- ing of the theft until this morning when he went to open up.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11

Montgomery. June 10.-(Speciai.)- )-The committee on taxation has been hard at work today trying to agree on a plan of taxation The committee is bound by the Democratic platform not to increase taxation, yet they are trying at the same time to devise some plan of local taxa tion for school purposes. Cecil Browne, the chairman of this committee, thinks that the State can reduce its general school tax and allow such counties as wish to levy an additional local tax so as to bring the total tax rate up to the maximum. Some of the poorer counties like Winston oppose this. While they are perfectly willing to levy the extra tax they say the county is so poor that the amount to be derived from such a tax would be too small to do any good
 Another thing which the committee has to consider is a probable deficit at the end of the year of between $350000 and $400,0 900 due to the extravagant appropria- tions of the last Legislature. Besides this, in 1906 the State will have to re- fund its debt of over s9.O000OO. If the tax rate is put any lower some of the committee think 1t might injure the
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The age-herald., 1901-06-11
ALABAMA LAW MAKERS LISTENED
 TOA WOMAN SUFFRAC|ST SPEAK
CANNOT COMPETE.
MT. Porter Says the United States Can
 Not Take British Trade.

London, June 10.-Robert P. Porter, speaking today before the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce on the epidemic of industrial pessimism in the United Kingdom" said:
 Tt is extremely doubtful whether the United States are prepared now to com pete in the markets of the world in man. ufacture except in iron and steel ma chinery and the coarser grades of cotton goods. The tariff indicates that Ameri- can economists and statesmen do not be- lieve the United States are yet able to take an industrial position by the side of Great Britain"
 MT. Porter expressed the opinion that Great Britains backwardness in electri- cal science was due more to absurd re- strictions and laws than lack of enter prise" and he said that Great Britain needs bracing up in new, not old in- dustrial problems"
 Those who argue that Great Britain's 8 commercial supremacy is at an end be- cause the value of American exports or the total of the foreign commerce of the United States exceeds Great Brit aims for one year." continued MT. Por- ter, might find the argument upset by the first bad harvest. Many complicated economic problems must be faced in the United States. The magnitude of Amerl- can undertakings may be impressive, but these have corresponding dangers.
 ''In spite of European mutterfngs there is little likelihood of a combined Euro pean tariff war against the United States because the nations concerned are so hopelessly involved in tariff conflicts be- tween themselves.
 Great Britains free trade policy may have injured her home industries, but 1t has strengthened her foreign trade. On the other hand. the United States is find- ing considerable difficulty, both at home and abroad, in negotiating commercial treaties"
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
Y. M. c. A. CONVENTION.
Delegates From All Quarters of the
 Globe Arrive.

Boston, Mass, June 10-Steaming into Boston from nearly every quarter os the globe cana delegates to the semi-cer- tennial and International jubilee con- vention of the Young Men's Christian Association of North America. Practi- cally every civilied country In the world will be represented tomorrow when the convention is called to order in the ex- hibition hall of the mechanics building and it is confidently expected that there will be nearly 5000 delegates from the different associations in attendance dur ing the six days the convention Is in ses- sion. The first of the delegates to ar rive were those from the most distant climes, one party from Adelaide, Aus tralia. and another from Japan, getting in early.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
PITCHED BATTLE.
Negro Desperate Killed and an Officer
 Seriously Wounded.

Atlanta. Ga., June 10.-A special to the Constitution from Unadilla, Ga, says a lively battle occurred near Grovanian, about nine miles from this city, today be- tween sheriff and his posse and negro desperado, which reslted in the killing of Hence Wright, the negro, and the prob able fatal wounding of John Mathis of Elko. Ga The posse surrounded the cabin and the negro came out, Winches- ter in hand, and began firing at the posse. When he had consumed all his ammunition he turned and ran into the house. At this juncture the crowd closed in rapidly, reaching the house just as the negro began firing again from the in- terior. The doors and windows were quickly broken in. In one minute twenty shots were fired, ten taking effect in the body of the negro. In the engagement John Mathis received a ball in the leg which severed an artery.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
THEY ARE EXTENSIVE.
But the Hauling Capacity of American
 Locomotives Is Great.

London, June 10.-The Daily Express publishes an interview with Charles B. Elliott general manager of the Cape gov ernment railways, regarding locomotives employed on the lines under his supervis- ion. MT. Elliott told the interviewer that the Baldwin locomotives consumed 20 per cent more fuel than the British, but he thought this might be due to the fact that they were of the same type as those supplied to Japan. Discussing the Schen- ectady locomotives, he said that their hauling power is greater than that of any locomotive before used in the Colony. but the question of their durability was one that would require time to decide.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
BAD TIME FOR FRANCE.
Her Taxes Have Fallen Off Heavily
 Within the Year.

Paris, June 1.-The Morning papers, with but few exceptions, comment upon the unfavorable financial situation as shown by the revenue returns which, as compared with those of last year. have decreased more than 43,0O0.0OO francs It is pointed out that this is not an oppor- tune time to introduce an income tax, a fear of which Is already driving capital to seek investment abroad. The consen- sus of press opinion is found in the fol- lowing quotation from The Gaulois:
 When taxes do not come in it is a sure sign of impoverishment of country; and when country is becoming impov- erished, it is bad time to increase it's burdens
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
TWO boYS ON TRIAL.
They Are Charged With the Murder of
 Farmer.

Arkansas City, Kan, June 10.--A mur- der trial in which the defendants, Charles Betts and Clyde Moore, are mere boys. began here today. Betts is but IA years old and wears short trousers. Moore is Is years of age. The defendants are charged with the murder of c. l.. Wilt berger, farmer, who was killed by a shot fired from behind while riding in his wagon on the public road. Wiltberger had been to town with a load of wheat and was on his way home when he was shot. Robbery is supposed to have been the motive for the crime.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
w. w. KIDD SHOT.
Former Superintendent of Education
 of Marshall County May Die.

Memphis, Tenn. June 10.-W. w. Kidd, former superintendent of schools of Mar shall County. Ala, at Guntersville, who is charged with embezzlement of about $3,600 of school funds five years ago, passed through Memphis this morning from Newport, Ark, where he was cap tured. to the scene of his alleged crime.
 Kidd was on a cot, towering between life and death, with J. w. Wright, the deputy having him in custody, acting as nurse.
 The prisoner was shot while being ar- rested and may never reach his destina- tion
 He was arrested near Newport. Ark. on Wednesday afternoon.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES.
Believed That Linseed Company and Union Lead Company Will Combine.

New York, June 10.--Signifcant changes were made in the board of directors of the American Linseed Company today when the following members were elect ed:
 John D. Rockefeller, Jr., E. Parmalee Prentice his brother-in-law; F. T. Gates, George w. Murray. l.. M. Bowers, J. A. Mclean, John D. Rodgers. E. V. Gary. F. J. Lovatt and w. A. Jones. The old members who hold over are Guy c. Ma jor, G. E. Higbee. W. K. N. Daniels, W. P. Orr and A. N. Eddy.
 It Is generally believed that the ln- seed company has completed arrange ments to consolidate with the Union Lead and oil Company.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
MADE A HIT.
The Age-Herald's Meridia Edition
 Eagerly Sought On It's Arrival.

Meridian, Miss, June 10-The Meri- dian edition of the Age-Herald made a hit when it arrived here yester- day. The hundreds of copies were eager ly sought after and the reading matter received universal favorable comment It was one of the best write-ups the city has ever had, going directly to the meat of every proposition. The courteous bear ing of ex-Mayor Frank " Evans, who did the work made for himself and the Age-Herald here many friends.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
OFFICIAL DEGREE.
caraoes Can Be UnIoaded In Mexico
 Where There is No Ports.

Washington. June 10.-The State De- partment has been informed by the con sul of Canada at Vera Cruz that an ex- ecutive decree issued by President Diaz authorizes collectors of customs at the principal ports on the Atlantic and Pa cific coasts of, Mexico to allow vessels, without restriction as to nationality or tonnage, to discharge their cargoes at points on the Mexican coast where there are no custom houses or officers.
 Another executive decree exempts con sul invoices covering coin of any country or bank notes of any banks established under state or federal law in Mexico from the consular fee, provided no other merchandise Is covered by the invoice.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
MURDERED THE PRIEST.
Deseyted Woman Kills Her Lover in a
 Church.

Mexico City, June 10.-A clerical sesa- ton has been caused at San Geronimo, near the village of Otuiba. It is alleged that Spanish priest named Marcario, had as a mistress a Sonora Villavicencio. Transferring his affections to another woman his mistress, 1t is said. became madly jealous and penetrating the church during the hour of confession. shot the reverend gentleman dead on the spot. This assassination within the precincts of the church is said to be quite unparalleled in the history of murders in this country.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
DINING GAR sUPERINTENDENTs,
Annual Convention In Session at De-
 troit.

Detroit, Mich, June 10.-At a meeting of the American Association of Dining Car Superintendents. which was held here tonight. at which twenty of the largest railroad systems of the country were rep resented. the following officers were elected:
 President. G. l.. Spillman. Chicago; sec retary, William Wells, Chicago.
 Later in the evening dinner was ten dered them by J. R. Benjamin of New York at the Russell House. During the business session a uniform system of ser vice. relative to checking, prices of meats and wages of employees were discussed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
In Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 1O.-The al- legged forger arrested in Chicago tonight and who gave his name as Melville Chester is supposed by the police here to be Melville Chester Findlay, son of the proprietor of an art store in this city. He was arrested in the county court house here two months ago by Detect i've Andrew O'Hare but in the struggle that followed O'Hare was badly beaten and Findlay escaped. O'Hare has wide fame as a fighter and Findlay is the only prisoner who ever escaped from him. Findlay comes of highly respecta- ble and well-to-do family.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
LOOKS LIKE MONTAGUE.
He Carried Several Counties Yesterday
 In Hls Race for Governor.

Richmond. Va, June 10.-Attorney Gen. eral Montague made nearly clean sweep of the delegates to the State convention elected today. Caroline with eleven votes, Northumberland. with eight. and North ampton with twelve. instructed for him for governor, and in the precinct meetings in Hanover Montague got nine, Swanson two and Echols one.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
Young Man Stepped On Porch To Get
 Water and Was Fatally Wounded.

Fl Dorado, Ark, June 10.-Webb Nor ris, a leading young man of Loudon, was shot from ambush last night and fa- tally wounded. He stepped out on the porch of his home about o'clock to get a drink of water and an unknown party fired the contents of a double barreled shotgun into his head and shoulders. sev- eral buckshot passing through him.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
Rioters Dispersed.

Belfast, June 10.-The rioting which be- gan here yesterday in an attack upon the corpus christi procession was re- newed tonight when the crowd vigorous ly stoned the police. The latter were finally compelled to invoke military aid and the rioters were dispersed by lancera
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
CALLAHAN TRIAL.
He Is Charged With Perjury In cudahy
 Abduction Case.

Omaha, Neb.. June 10.-The preliminary examination of James Callahan on the charge of perjury continued in the county court today. Edward A. Cudahy, Jr.. was on the witness stand for more than an hour relating the incidents of his abduc- tion and explaining how he identified Callahan as the dark man" who partici- pated in the kidnapping case.
The age-herald., 1901-06-11
Honduran President.

Washington, June 10.-The former presi- dent of Honduras, Dr. Soto, was in Wash ington today and was entertained at din- ner by the Nicaraguan minister. Senor Corea. The guests included the Mexican ambassador and all the representatives of the Central American countries.