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The age-herald., 1901-04-11
E. K. SHAW IS ACQUITTED OF
 THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE
Jury After Being Out Seventeen Hours Returned Verdict of Not Guilty in the Case Which Caused Great Sensation
 in Anniston-A Pitiful Sight

friends from his old home at Lowell, Ind. who have been here attending the trial will leave Friday for the former place.
 Shaw, in several letters written imme- diately after the trial said that he and his wife had decided to commit suicide rather than face disgrace.
 They had been selling subscriptions to the Ladies Home Journal and had not made any returns of the money received was the cause of MT. and Mrs. Shaw s trouble.
 They seemed to be a very loving old couple, and when his wife was referred to during the arguments in the trial he broke down and wept bitterly
 Shaw, in answer to the indictment in open court pleaded not guilty and claim ed insanity. The insanity plea was not used by his counsel, good defense being made without it.
 During the speeches in the trial on-look- CTS were often brought to tears at the pitiful sight of the old man charged with the murder of his beloved wife.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
FIGHT BEGUN FOR
 GILMAN MILLIONS Mrs. Hall Wants Share Atlanta Man is Interested in the
 Big Lawsuit.

Hartford Conn, April 10.-Action was begun in the United States Circuit Court here today by Mrs. Helen Potts Hall of New York for the recovery of her alleged snare in the millions of the late George F. Gilman of Bridgeport. Mrs Hall de- ciares that she is the adopted daughter or MT. Gilman and brings her action through her next friend, her brother Frank G. Potts, against the Bridgeport trust Company, as administrator of the Gilman estate and against George NJ. smith of Bridgeport as receiver.
 The bill declares that MT. Gilman was engaged in the tea business in co-port- nership with George H. Hartford and that they had about 200 stores in the United States. After estimating the value of the estate at more than s1, ,500, 900, the com plainant says:
 Ine property came into Mrs. Halls possession at the time of Gilman's death and remained until she was forcibly oust- ed by the defendants. For several years prior to MT. Gilmans death," continues the complainant. The having conceived a strong personal regard \ Tor < Mrs. Hall, adopted her as his daughter.
 On or about November l, 1900, 1t is al- ieeed that MT. Gilman entered into an agreement with Mrs. Hall, If she would continue to live with him as his daugh- ter she would benefit as if she was his natural daughter. The complainant al- ieges that none of the relatives lived on intimate terms with Gilman, but on the contrary they had for many years been estranged from him and some were hos tile to him and that Gilman failed to make will and died intestate.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Report Not Confirmed.

London, April 10-The report that Gen. era1 Botha has renewed negotiations with Lord Kitchener is not yet officially con firmed, but 1t is generally credited and re- ceived with satisfaction, except by the ultra-jingoes, who fear that the govern ment will renew the terms recently re- jected.
 Regarding General Dewet's mental con- dition, reports have been very confiicslpg for some time. His recent Fl. AA AA } points to there being some truth in the rumors, which allege that longlcontinued hardship under the harassing British pursuit have unhinged his mind.
 On the other hand. a correspondent Of the Times quite recently acknowledged "the wonderful foresight and fertility of resource" which characterized Dewet's retreat from Cape Colony.
 As during the previous abortive nego- tiations, the British press again loudly insists on unconditional surrender" but with the budgetary necessities staring the country in the face if negotiations are reopened, the Boers. as the Daily Chroni- cle remarks editorially, may reckon on fair treatment at the hand of the Brit ish
The age-herald., 1901-04-11

Anniston April 10. Especial )-The jury in the case of E. K. Shaw, charged with murder in the first degree. returned a verdict of not guilty this morning at 10 o'clock. after being out since o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 The alleged murder took place in a room of Gilmores restaurant. this city, on the morning of January 15 last, while Shaw and his wife were under arrest by the city authorities. Shaw claims that his wife committed suicide with small pocket knife belonging to her, by cutting her throat, and that he then took the knife and tried to end his own life.
 The case has consumed three days in the City Court and the action of the jury Is well substantiated by the people who heard the trial
 Shaw, accompanied by several of his
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
May Quarantine Friday.

Luisville April 10.-The proposal of the Kentucky board of health to quarantine against Tennessee as to smallpox is being discussed here between the Kentucky board and the Tennessee board. A fnal conference will be held tomorrow night. There is said to be very little prospect of the board receding from it's plan to put the quarantine in effect Friday. Accord ing to the modified plan certificates of vaccination will be required. but there will be no Immigration of baggage.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
They Shall Have Opportunity of
 Passing On Il EXECUTIVE M|NCES NO WORDS Says If Convention is Silent
 He Will Act WRITES LETTER TO JOHN V. SMITH The Governor Says He Cannot Con. celve That an Attempt Would Be Made to Thwart the Will
 of the People.
WRITES LETTER TO JOHN V. SMITH

Governor Sanford has spoken out frankly and boldly in favor of the Dem oeratic party abiding by its pledge to sub init the constitution which the approach ing convention shall adopt to the voters of Alabama for acceptance or rejection. Campaign Committeeman Chairman John V. Smith asked the Governor a leading question, and the Governor an- swered uneouivocally. Following is the correspondence:
 MT. Smiths Inquiry. Governor William I. Sanford, Montgom- cry.
 Dear Sr-The Campaign Committee would be very glad to have your construc- tion of Section g of the act calling a Constitutional Convention.
 There is not a Democratic nominee who if elected. will not carry out the require- ments of this section.
 While this is true, is not the act man datory, and would 1t not be the duty of the Governor to issue his proclamation submitting the question of ratification or rejection of the constitution to vote of the people. even though the convention should be silent?
 The committee would appreciate any other suggestions you may deem proper to make in furtherance of the plans for . convention. Yours very truly (Signed) JOHN V. SMITH,
 Chairman
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Would Have Taken Money.

New York. April 1o.-A jury before Jus tice Fitzsimmons in the city court today decided that Henry Ivison. broker. would have to pay notes for 5000 which he gave to John Bradley of St. Augustine, Fla Ivison fought payment of the mon ey on the plea that the amount sued for represented money which he had lost playing roulette in place kept by Brad ley. Asked whether he would have taken Bradlsys money if he had won. Ivison replied that he thought he would have.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
A DAY NURSERYPOR
 COLORED CHILDREN
Is Opened in Selma by Mother Mary Margaret et-Prom-
 iseS Success.

Selma, April 10.-(Special. )-Yesterday Nursery and Orphanage for Colored Chll- dren was formally opened by Mother Mary Margaret, c. A. A. of the Sacred Order of Community of All Angels.
 Mother Mary is an Englishwoman, hav- ing been in this country eleven years and in her mission of mercy twenty years, and comes with highest credentials from Bishop Seymour of Illinois. Bishop Nich- olson of Wisconsin and others.
 From every source comes the same story of her devoted work of Christian charity, and she well deserves to wear the cross-symbol of Him whose true dis ciple she Is.
 In January Mother Mary saw copied in a Chicago paper an article by Mrs. Madge B. Barnwell of this city suggesting the needs of day nurseries in the south for the children of working women, both white and colored. Mother Mary at once began a correspondence and proposed 10 come south to establish this work.
 Previous to her arrival the leading ne- groes, preachers. teachers and club wom- en were interested, and asked: Do you consider this plan need among you?' They emphatically affirmed they did and assured their hearty endorsement, co-op- eration and support. The subject was announced from their various pulpits and meetings appointed. The result was that they secured a comfortable two-story house one block below the depot on Broad street, and voluntarily raised the first months rent and $25.00 with which they painted and calsomined 1t. The colored teachers of Knox Academy scrubbed and thoroughly cleaned the entire premises The earnest zeal and labor of the negro men, women and children is truly com mendable.
 Mother Mary Is assisted by Sister Vir- ginia, who is a Kentucky woman. Mother Mary and Sister Virginia have rented a house on Maxey street and are prepared to make of their own residence a day nursery for white children should there be enough working white mothers in this place to prove demand for the same. A reliable negro woman. of the good old fashioned nanny type, resides in the negro nursery, which may eventually develop also into refuge for the aged.
 The ceremonies were impressive. All the colored ministers of the gospel in Selma offioiated in turn. and from the opening prayer of the Rev. Coleman. all through the fine addresses of the Rev. Walker Rev. Bell and Rev. Nixon. full of sentiment, to the benedictfon of Rev. Moten, our hearts were touched by their appreciative and delicate tributes to the white friends of the institution and by their earnestly avowed loyalty to it's fu- ture interest and growth.
 The home opens with two little or phans permanently and two little ones for the day which the Woman's Club pledge themselves to support. The home promises to be creditable testimoniaI to tho worth of the colored people of Sel- ma
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Sugar Market at Fever Heat.

London, April 11.-With the appearance in the sugar market is reaching fever heat The wharves at Hamburg are choked with sugar waiting to be shipped to England. and there is such a run on vessels that eyen colliers are being press ed into service.
 If 1t should turn out that no tax Is to levied on sugar there would doubtless be a great slump in price, and probably a number of speculators would fall.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
AN IMPORTANT
 CHINESE EDICT
Dr.. George ChaIfant Has Re- -ceiyed Document Which He
 Regards of Great Moment.

Pittsburg, April 1o.-Rev Dr. George what he regards as the most important Chinese edict of this century-the proc lamation of Yuan Shih Kai, governor of the province of Shan Tung, in China. Following Is a translation:
 With reference to the cause of the re- canting of the Christians in the sixth moon (July. 19oo) all Chen and Hsien of ficials on their own authority determined and arranged the matter in the hope of protecting the Christians. Their action was not on my instruction. On numerous occasions ordered my subordinate to protect Christian interests as you, rev. erend sirs, well know
 "All pledges of Christians to recant. whether given to officials or persons act ing as security therefor, all voluntary pledges or promises of whatever kind to the same effect. are null and void and no further account Is to be taken of them.
 The present overturning is of a most extraordinary character. It forced you, reverend sirs. by land and water to go long journeys and subjected you to alarm and danger. causing me many qualms of conscience.
 Everywhere Gin Shan Tung) 1t has now quilted and the new missionaries of Ger many and France and other nations have returned to the interior to preach as for merly. If you. reverend sirs wish to re- turn to the interior would beg of you to first give me word that may most certainly order the military to carefully protect and escort you.
 With wishes for your happiness, yours in reply,
 (Signed) YUAN SHIH KAI,
 'CHNIAN FU.
 Eleventh Moon. Eth day.''
 Q7th of January).
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Broker Commits Suicide.

New York, April 10.-Benjamin Forst, a broker and member of the Consolidated Exchange. committed suicide today in the Hoffman House.
 1 L. sonnenberg, with whom MT. Forst had desk room, said that Forst had lost more than $320,000 in his stock dealings but that his credit was high on the ex- change. In some quarters there was an impression that MT. Forst was worth at least half a million.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
FEATURES OF TODAY's PAPER.

1-Samford on Constitution. Saloon Smashed la Nation. Bradley Star Witness. Shaw Acquitted Botha After Peace Coal Prorated. 1.-The Patrick Case. Russians Want Alliance. Tragedy at Somerville, Ga &Platt amendment Officers Elected by Junior Order Army Transport Crippled. State News. 4Editortal. Hotel Lobbies Mir. Knox on Constitutional Convention 5-Tom Fay's Trial. Young Mans Peculiar Death. First Day of Spring. Union formed at New Castle. Last Meeting of Relief Committed. 6-Society. 7--The Markets. s--ConnoIly Was Hammered Down. Georgia Needs Money. The Races and Baseball
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Russian Minister InsuIted.

Paris, April 10.-The Patrie today pub fishes a dispatch from St. Petersburg which says the Chinese minister there, Yang Yu, gravely insulted Count Lams- dorff, the Russian minister of foreign af- fairs, during a discussion of the Man churian question, whereupon the count ordered his lackeys to put the Chinese minister out, and Yang Yu was thrown down stairs and fatally injured in the head
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
GENERAL BOTHA
 IS TRYING ID
 SECURE PEACE Has Had Another Long Inter-
 view With Kitchener GEN. DE WET IS OBSTINATE Report Says He is No Longer Mentally Responsible HE IS SEEKING 4 MODUS vlvENDI London Credits the Story of the Peace Negotiations, But Has Received
 No Official Confirmation of
 the Movement.
Report Says He is No Longer
 Mentally Responsible
HE IS SEEKING A moDus wyENDI

London. April 1o.-"It Is semi-ofricially asserted here,' says the Capetown corre- spondent of the Daily Telegraph that with Lord Kitchener, in which he in formed him that he had seen General Dewet. who still refuses to entertain the idea of surrender on any terms. General Botha. however. regards Dewet as no longer responsible for his actions. and seeks modus vivendi on behalf of all the Burgher forces"
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
France Aaaln Stirred Up.

Paris, April 10.-The explanation of the collapse of Le Steele is undoubtedly that the French people are heartily sick of the Dreyfus affair and, now that Drey- fus Is free, approve the policy of M. Wal deck Rousseau in allowing the matter to sink into oblivion. The large circulation which Le Steele enjoyed up to the time of the Rennes trial dwindled rapidly away when the verdict was followed by Dreyfus' release and the attempt to keep the agitation alive by unceasing demands for the punishment of General Mercier and others responsible.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Meeting of the Ministers.

Pekin. April 10.-A meeting of the min- isters of the powers will be held tomor- row to consider the report of the generals upon Articles VIII and TX of the joint note, referring respectively to the destruc- ton of the forts which might obstruct free communication between Pelxin and the sea and the military occupation of certain points in order to maintain com munication between Pekin and the sea
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
An Authors Riuht.

Berlin, April 11.-Herr Eugene Richter, in the Freissinnige Zeitung. says:
 ''The question whether the Emperor can claim an authors rights and thereby prevent the publication of his speeches has been thoroughly discussed by the Reichstag committee on copyright re- form The committee, with the consent of the government, adopted unanimously a resolution declaring that such speeches were common property and subject to re- print, as they always have been"
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
FIVE WERE INJURED.
Wreck on Southern Pacific Resulted
 seriously-Nine Cars Burn.

San Francisco. April 1o-The night ex- press from Los Angeles. running over the new Southern Pacific coast division to San Francisco. was wrecked near Brad Icy this morning. One passenger and four, trainmen were painfully injured Fire broke out in the wreck and nine cars were burned, including the mail car, bag rage and seven tourist coaches
 The injured: Baggagemaster Watson, Charles Conroy, E. F. Higgins brake man; John R. Rebstock. passenger; Bag Kageman Thomas Murray.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
King of ltaIy's Reply.

Toulon, April 1o.-Late this evening M. Loubet received the following reply to his dispatch to the King of Italy:
 T thank your excellency most heartily cordial reception given to my uncle the Duke of Genoa and to the Italian fleet The Queen joins me in expressing grateful thanks for your wishes for our happiness. For myself, please accept my sincere wishes for your person and for the pros perity of France. the friend of Italy"
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
NEGOTIATIONS PENDING
For the Sale of the Republic Iron Com
 pany's Mines.

Cleveland. O., April 1o-A local paper says:
 Negotiations are pending for the sale of the Republic Iron Company's mining properties either to the United States Steel Corporation or to the proposed foundry consolidation, both of which arc bidders for 1t.
 The management of the mining com pany Is said to ask s3.000.00 for the mines. It Is said s2,5000o0 Is offered.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
CHARTER ISSUED.
Road Will Run From Florence to the
 State Line.

Montgomery, April 10.-A charter was issued today by the Secretary of State to the Florence and Northwestern Rail- road The road will run from Florence to the State line, where it will connect with a road running through portion of Tennessee. J. L. Bell of New York is president
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
The Reply.

Governor Sanford replied4ias follows:
 Montgomery. Ala. April 8. Hon. John V. Smith, Birmingham, Ala.
 My Dear Sir-I have your favor of the Sth inst, in which you ask me among other things for my construction of Sec tion p of the act calling Constitutional Convention.
 It seems to me that the section Is very clear that it will be my duty, if the con vention should be silent on the subject. to submit any constitution that may be framed to the voters of the State for rat if1cation or rejection of such constitu- tion.
 While I am not prepared to say not having fully investigated the subject, what would be my duty in the event the convention should attempt to prevent it's submission to the people. I cannot con- ceive that such an attempt would be made by the convention. To suppose that the convention would attempt to do such a thing, would be to discredit the pledges of men in whom have great confidence.
 The pledge of the party and of the dele gates to have 1t submitted to the people for ratification or rejection, is so clear as to leave no doubt in my mind that it will be submitted and those who know me, know that will submit 1t to the people, under the terms of the act, for their rat ifcation or rejection, if the convention should be silent on the subject.
 The convention of 1875, among it's first resolutions, resolved to be governed by the enabling act calling the convention, and have no doubt in my mind that the nominees who will be members of the convention to be held in May, will be as loyal to the enabling act of the last Leg islature calling convention. Indeed, in my humble judgment any member who would oppose a submission to the people of the constitution framed, would bid farewell to political confidence in the flu ture. I do not see any grounds for fears on that subject With regards very truly yours.
 (Signed) VIM. J. SANFORD.
 The campaign committee requests each Democratic newspaper. daily and weekly, In the State to publish the above.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
GOVERNOR SANFORD SAYS THE NEW CONSTITUTION MUST BE
 SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE
SALOON IS SMASHED BY BARTENDER'S WIFE
 A LA CARRIE NATION

Knoxville oAfter Carrie Nation saloonn which employed and
  a IS he work
 proprietor Payne entered suit for enoned Payne from further he will ontnu. Is Q SC
 alleges Nations Inspired h wife to inter fere occupation Ionaer live ae. with h.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
No Disturbances In santIaoe.

Havana. April 1o.-when the attention of Governors General Wood was called to- day to a report circulated in the United States that there had been disturbances in Santiago. owing to the reinstatement by him of Senor Tomas Padro. as Mayor, he replied that there had been no dis- turbance whatever. He added that he re- ceived telegram of congratulations from the Ayuntamiento of Santiago upon the reinstatement of 9enor Padro.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Drummer Commits Suicide.

Indianapolis April 10.-w. B. Carrcwa. a New York travelling salesman, commit ted suicide at the Stubbons House last night A note read:
 T go to seek the hereafter Tell Carrie Nation that rum and cigarettes arc damnation.
 Wire l.. Carrowa, No. HAS South Board street. New York, and if he re- fuses, the potter's field Is good enough for ma ia4slIl ff5
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Porto Rioans co To euayaqulI.

Colon. Colombia. April 1o.-The Ameri- gan steamer Catania, Captain Furlong. which is chartered by James P. McDon- aid. the railroad contractor, who on be- half of a Scotch syndicate, is building the Guayaquil- Quito Railroad in Ecuador, arrived here today with 205 Porto Ricans under contract to proceed to Guayaquil She will return to Mayaguez. Porto Rico, for larger shipment.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Railroad Property Sold.

Indianapolis. April 1o-The property of the New Albany Belt and Terminal Rail- road Company will be sold at recelv6eso sale at New Albany tomorrow. 1t VIII the Southern Railway as the lattog 1n- tends to buy 1t in. The EvansviiIe and St. Louis road, which belongs to the nouth~ ern. enter Louisville over the Belt traelEs,
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Charter for OH Fields.

Austin. Tex. April 1O.-Ten charters providing for the development of oil fields at Beaumont and other Texas points az gregating capital stock of s2,6oO, ,oOo were filed with the Secretary of State to- day and yesterday. The incorporatiors are principally Eastern and Western cap- italists
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
New Director of [. a N.

New York, April 1o.-At .meeting of the directors of the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad, on Tuesday, Walter c. Oakman of New York was elected a di- rector to fill the vacancy caused by the death Of the late J. D. Probst.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Wants National Aid for Negroes.

Washington. April 10.-Prof. R. R. Wright, a colored man. who is president of an industrial college located near sa- vannah. Ga. testified before the indus trial commission today as to the condition of negroes in the south. He advocated national aid in their education, saying he did not consider the southern states finan- cially able to give the necessary assis- tance
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
War on Gambling Houses.

Cleveland. Oh, April 10.-Mayor Tom L. Johnson has declared war on gamblers and gambling houses in this city, and has had notices served on keepers of gambling houses that they must close them.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Mckinley Donates sso0o.

Canton. O.. April 10. President McKin- ley has donated $500o towards q fund of SS0,000 necessary to secure ts erection of a new modern hotel in tn vcity. M. c. Barber has written the F &dent on behalf of Canton people ask that he allow the hotel to be called tn 1xinley.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11
Typhus Fever In Mexico.

City of Mexico, April 10.-The preva- fence of typhus fever here has elicited a statement from the Board of Health to the effect that s45 people died from the disease during the first three months of the current year.
The age-herald., 1901-04-11

FOR ALABAMA: CLOUDY THURSDAys SHOWERS; COOLER: VARIABLE WINDS. SHOWERS FRIDAY.