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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
FELL OVER A CLIFF.
Thrilling Experience and Narrow
Escape of Mrs. Johns.

Thrilling Experience and Narrow
Escape of Mrs. Johns.
Yosemite Valley, Cal, July 14.-As&
A. E. Johns of New York city, who has
been staying in the valley for a fw
days, was found this morning in a steep
crevasse back Of Sentinel Dome.
Yesterday Mrs. Johns started from
Glacier Point Hotel to walk to assures
located some two miles from the hotel
and did not return last night. Early
this morning Mr.. Potter. a hotel clerk,
who was a member of one of the
searching bodies, started out to look
for discovered her almost lifeless form
on a ledge that jutted out from the
steep side of the Sentinel assure.
Her rescue from the perilous position
was attended with great difficulty. A
rope was securely tied around Mrs.
Johns waist and an effort made to help
her to the rim above. This attempt
proved futile, because of Mrs. Johns
weight.
By leaning over the abrupt precipice
Mr.. Potter could discern another and
larger ledge a hundred feet below,
from which was a sheer drop of hun
dreds of feet. He determined to try
this plan of rescue. Giving
the order to those above
to lower the rope, Mr.. Potter
swung the inanimate form of Mrs.
Johns out from the tiny strip of rock
upon which she had braced herself
for fifteen hours and by swinging the
rope to and fro Mr.. Potter was able
to lodge the body of Mrs. Jones on the
larger edge. He then descended him
self.
Calling to one of the mountain guides
above, Mr.. Potter had him drop the
rope to the ledge. upon which all three
were now resting. Then the two pick
ed up Mrs. Johns, and together they
made their difficult way around dam
gerous lodges and over yawning preci-
pices beneath until. almost worn out,
they finally reached the rim above once
more.
Mrs. Johns is suffering much from
nervous shock. but as no bones were
fractured. she win recover She is a
woman of some prominence in New
York. and expected soon to start for
Japan.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
0RIENT'S WAR CLOUD.
ConGer Is to Make an Investigation
mt New Chvyann

ConGer Is to Make an Investigation
at New ChwanG.
Pekin, July 14.-United States Min
lister Conger arrived at New Chwang
to-day. where he will make a personal
investigation of the situation.
NJ. Lessar, the Russian minister to
China, win return here late to-day. The
Russian legation is without informa-
ton regarding the result of the con-
ference of high Russian officials at
Port Arthur.
Unless the evacuation of Manchuria
occurs soon the belief obtains here
that the acts of belligerent Russians
on the Yalu will precipitate a conflict.
as it is understood that Japan win re-
gard the continuation of Russian en-
croachment on the territory bordering
the Yalu as causus belli.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
strikers Are stim out.

Philadelphia, July 1.-THE announce
ment made yesterday by leaders of the
textile workers strike that the dyers
employed by John and James Dobson
at Falls of Schuylkill would return to
work to-day on a compromise basis
was erroneous. 1t developed to-day
that no direct proposition was made to
the strikers. and the majority of them
failed TO report at The mill this morn
ing. "A few of them are at work.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
MONTGOMERY
NEGROES COMING.

Another Team of the COIOred League
Will Play the Chathnms.
Those who witnessed the excellent
games of ball last week between the
Macon team and the Galatians will
be glad to learn that the Montgomery
team of the colored league will be here
Thursday Friday and Saturday to play
the Chathams. Large crowds of white
people attend these games which are
never lacking in hard play
The Montgomery team stands third
in the colored league, and bears the
distinction of being the only team in
the league that shut Macon out after
losing two straights to them.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
CONDITION OF COTTON.

General Improvement Noted by the
Weather Bureau.
Washington, July 14.-The Weather
Bureaus weekly summary of crop con-
ditions says:
Throughout the cotton belt there has
been a general improvement in cot
ton, which has made vigorous and
healthy growth There is, however,
general complaint of grassy fields in
the coast districts of the eastern sec
ton, and in Texas. the crop being in
better state of cultivation in Mis-
sissippi and over the northern portion
of the central districts. Boil weevils
in Texas ARE less numerous.
The general outlook for tobacco is
very promising, the least favorable re-
ports being received from Ohio, where,
however, the crop is doing fairly we'll.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
Helpers ON strike.

Buffalo, N. Y, July 1.-Two hun
dred members of the Ship Yard Help
ers' Protective Union, employed at the
Buffalo dry dock struck to-day. The
dry dock is owned by the American
Shipbulding Company. The men de-
mand ia cents an hour for inside
bolters-up; 20 cents an hour for outside
bolters-up. and rs cents an hour for
wash punchers. They claim that they
have been working under no settled
scale
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
FEDERAL INTERVENTION
Is Asked by Transfer Company
Against Strikers.


Against Strikers.
Chicago, July 14.-Federal court in
PREVENTION in the expected freight ham
dlers' strike, growing out of the labor
troubles at the plant of the Kellogg
Switchboard and Supply Company,
was asked to-day by the Chicago Ter
minal Transfer Railroad Company. A
bill of complaint was filed in the Unit
ed States Circuit Court, naming as de-
PENDANTS Lawrence j. Curran, Hugh
MCGEE and Albert Young, presidents,
respectively, of the freight handlers,
truck drivers. and the National Team
sters' Unions. Federal Jurisdiction is
claimed under the interstate commerce
law to which the transfer company is
subject.
The defendants are charged with
having conspired to obstruct the COM
plainant's business by interfering with
the delivery of goods to its depot.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
MANY MELONS MOVING.

Quitman, Ga, July H.-The ship
ment of melons is at it's hight this
week. They are rushed to market very
rapidly. Mabbett & Grower of Quit
man, who have $50 acres at Maryland.
Fla, eighteen miles south of here,
shipped twenty carloads to-day. The
South Georgia Railroad has handled
nearly 200 cars TO date.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
AUTOS AGAINST CARS.
Strikers Announce They VIII start
q Rfehmond Service.

Richmond, Va, July lathe street
car strikers announce tonight that
they have secured subscriptions
amounting to about $4,000 for the pur-
pose of establishing an automobile
service in opposition to the street car
lines.
There has been no serious interior
ence to-day with the running of the
cars, but occasional stone-throwing
still continues at out of the way points.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
wITHERsPOON's TRIAL
Has Begun and Is Creating Much
Excitement.

Has Begun and Is Creating Much
Excitement.
jacksonville, Ky, July 14.-With 1874
witnesses summoned, the examining
trial of B. Witherspoon. who was con-
nected with the murder Of Jesse Burton
at darlington, July 4. and who was re-
turned from the Henderson Jail last
week. where the prisoners had been
taken to escape mob, began here this
afternoon with the Court House packed
full of people. 81
Owing to the excitement which has
prevailed, and strong sentiment. Judge
Owens has ordered that all persons en-
tering the Court + House during the
progress of the trial will be searched by
the sheriff. s
Lindle, who is also charged with COM
plicity in the murder, is in Jail at Hen
derson, having waived the examining
trial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
COMING or EDWARD
Preceded in Ireland by a JudiciOus
Proclamation.

Proclamation.
Dublin, July IA proclamation Is
published to-day in the Dublin Ga
zette. revoking the summary jurisdic-
ton powers of the magistrates in those
districts of Ireland which still remain
under the Crimes act.
This action, coming on the eve of
King Edwards visit to Ireland gives
great satisfaction both here and in
Belfast. The King is certain to have
most enthusiastic welcome, and gem
eral regret is expressed that the ques-
tion of presenting an address to mis-
majesty should have been forced to a
division in the Dublin corporation,
which, in spite of the decision arrived
at, is giving the citizens committee
every facility for the decorations of
the streets.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
DIRECTORS or n. c. & ST. L.
Approved the Reports of President
and Committee.

Nashville. July 14-The directors of
the Nashville. Chattanooga and st.
Louis Railroad held their regular quar-
terly meeting here to-day. The board
approved the report of the Finance
Committee and President Thomas
Basing his figures on actual earn
ings for eleven months and on esti-
mated earnings for June, President
Thomas stated that the gross earnings
for the fiscal year would be 81 800, 900
in excess of 1902. The question Of
dividend was not discussed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
STRIKE WAS SETTLED.
Mule spinners No Better of for HAY
ing Quit Work.

ing Quit Work.
Providence, r. l.. July 1.-THE strike
of the mule spinners in the employ of
the Manville mills at Woonsocket and
ManviIle is practically settled, and the
employees VINO have been out of work
are seemingly no better off.
A conference was held to-day be-
tween committees of both sides, when
it was agreed the company would al
low the employees of the spinning de-
partments who went out the same rate
of pay as before, without any dis
elimination against those who went on
strike. 1t was also agreed that if in
the future conditions warrant an ad-
vance in wages, the company would
be willing to consider the question.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15

-Elihu l. Bowman of Glenwood. Ia,
claims to have been a citizen of that
state longer than any other living
man. Born in Kentucky in September,
1925, he went with his parents to Iowa
four years later. His father was killed
by Indians while making a visit back
to his former home in Kentucky. Eli
hu served in the Black Hawk Civil
War campaigns.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
HARDWARE JOBBERs
Holding Their Convention at Sara
tOEa Springs.

Saratoga, N. Y, July 1.-THE South
ern Hardware Jobbers' Association be-
gan it's thirteenth convention here to-
day. The opening session was attend
ed by members of the American Hard
ware Manufacturers Association,
which began its fourth convention here
to-day.
Addresses of welcome were made by
President Adelbert P. Knapp of Sara
toga Springs and w. r. Crumley of
Atlanta to the manufacturers asso-
citation. The response was made by N
A. Gladding of Indianapolis. f. A.
Hoffman of Houston, Tex, delivered
the annual address of the president.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15

st. Petersburg, July 1.-THE report
that NJ. Lessar. the Russian minister to
China, had advised the Russian civil
fans to leave New Chwang, Port Ar
thur and Corea by a certain date is
semi-officially declared to be entirely
unfounded.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15

extra seven, Ell, Kinslow?' Hermann
said, amiably, to the swindler, at the
same time spreading the five sevens
out to the view of the two Westerners,
who Immediately grasped the situation.
Kinslow got up and skunk away with
out a word"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
NOT IN INDIANAPOLIS.
Advice Against Location of the
Headquarters.

indianapolis. Ind, July 14.-D. M.
Parry, president of the National Man
ufauturers' Association, has sent let
ter to the directors of the Commercial
Club. suggesting that it is inexpedient
for the club to encourage the location
in Indianapolis of the headquarters Of
labor unions. Mr.. Parry says that
manufacturers are inclined to be timid
about locating in city where many
labor organizations have their execu-
tive offices.
The club has taken no action in the
matter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
AGREED ON SOME HYMNS.
Work of the Commission Is Not Yet
Completed.

Plymouth, Mass. 4. July 1.-THE Meth
odist Hymnal Commission, which has
been in session here for a week past,
concluded its meetings to-day, and ad-
journed to meet in Washington in De-
cember. 1t selected a number of
hymns previously opposed, but it's work
is not yet completed.
After adjournment a meeting was
held at Plymouth Rock. Remarks were
made by Bishop d. A. Goodsell of
Chattanooga and Bishop E. E. Hoss,
Nashville. Prayers were offered by Rev.
Paul Whitehead d. D., of Norfolk,
and Rev. c. w. Quale, d. D., of Kan
sas City, the services closing with the
singing of America"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
Arrom de Ay'ala.
-Reinhardt Schneider, New Yorl

-Reinhardt Schneider, New York's
Oldest policeman in point of service, has
been retired at the age of &c. having
been on the force continuously for thir-
ty-seven years. Schneider was born in
Germany, but came to this country
as boy. He says contentedly: II re-
tire without owning any brownstone
houses, but I have my little home,
and no one has ever touched my hand
with a dirty doilar.''
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
Danny Maher Improving.

Hartford, Conn, July IA cable
gram from London was received here
tonight by Danny Makers father, say
ing that the jockey, who met with an
accident in London last week, was i'm
proving rapidly and would be able to
take his mounts again in about two
Naaxe
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15

Rev. A. B. Shields, rector of the
Church of the Redeemer. Boston, is an
artist as we'll as a priest. He earned
enough money painting the past win
ter to afford a summer in the galleries
of the Old World. and sails for Eu-
rope to paint in the National Gallery
of London, in the Louvre and Lux
embourg galleries during his vacation
season.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
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REVOLUTION IN HONDURAS.
Incidents of the Fighting There
Are Related.

Are Related.
City of Mexico. July 4,-A resident
of Honduras just arrivel relates the
following incidents of the late revolu-
ton in Honduras.
After his election. Gen. Bonilh pro-
claimed himself president of the repub-
lie at the port of Amapala- Gen. Sier-
ra, who had turned over the presi-
dency to the cabinet, raised an army
and marched against Bonilla. Several
battles took place. the most impor-
tant being that of Acituna, in which
Bonilla was victorious.
The Bonilla forces won an inter-
rupted series of victories and entered
Tegucigalpa, where they captured
Arias, who has been proclaimed Pres
ident by the Sierra party. Gen. Sierra
fled across the border into Salvador.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
AGAINST sTEvEDoREs
Members of the LOngshOrmen's As
sOciation Adopt PInns.

Bay City, Mich, July 1.-THE con-
vention of the International Long
shoremen, Marine and Transport
Workers Association to-day took an
other determined stand against the
stevedore question, seeking TO elimi-
nate the system entirely at the only
place il now exists on the lakes-Chi-
cago. A resolution was adopted direct
ing that hereafter all local unions make
contracts with the vessel interests di-
rectiy. This. IL is claimed, will do
away with the stevedore and be sat
isfactory method Of transacting BUSH
ness.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
FALL OF THE BASTILE

~ EhtnusAasticauy Celebrated at
the French Capital.
Paris, July 1.-THE French national
holiday was enthusiastically celebrated
to-day in brilliant weather The main
feature was the review Of the garrison
of Paris.
An artillery salute announced the ar
rival of President Loubet, who was
accompanied by Premier Combes and
other cabinet ministers and the presi-
dents of the Senate and Chamber Of
Deputies whom Gen. Andre and the
military governor of Paris and their
STATS escorted to the reviewing stand.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15

Faith, Mrs. O'Hara, how d. We till
thin twins aparrt?" "Aw. I is aisy-
sticks me finger in Dinnis' mouth, an
II he bites know it's Moike. "-Har-
ward Lampoon. ...... ....-.',.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-15
SPORTING NOTES.
Continued from Third Page.

was Immediately given and the races
were not stopped.
The latest reports from London are
to the effect that Danny Maher, the
American jockey. who was hurt several
days ago in an automobile collision, is
much better. and will recover.
Atlanta's victory yesterday gave her
stin tighter hold on second place,
because she defeated her nearest oppo-
nents. Memphis got hustle on her
and pulled another game to their credit.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
NINE PASSENGERS HURT
IN WRECK ON WABASH
Train Running Fifty Miles an Hour
Leaves the Rails.

ST. LOUIS, March ia wreck oc-
CURED on the Wabash al Elm Point. five
miles west OF St. Charles, Mo. in which
nine passengers were injured. yester-
day Afternoon. The injured are Mrs.
J. E. T. McGee. Council Bluffs. Iowa
Mrs. Ella Cox. Council Bluffs. Iowa: Mrs.
J. r. Bennett Memphis. Tenn. Mrs W.
II. Smith. Kirksville. No; ID. Truehoft,
Des Moines. Iowa: W. NJ. Priokett. Mer-
Ger. No; James Canantsy. st. Louis: J.
ID. HolbroOk ST. Louis. end W c.
Seeger, 81. Louis. All will recover.
The train was behind time and was
running ffty-five miles an hour. when
the entire train. with the exception OF
the engine and express car. jumped the
track. Five OF the cars were ditched
and badly wrecked. Oficiais OF the road
say they have no idea what caused the
wreck. The injured were brought 20
this city
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
DISCREDITS CHARGE
AGAINST POLICEMAN
Major Sylvester Takes No Stock in a
Sensational Murder Story.

Little credence is given in this city
to the report from Newport News con-
cerring the possible implication OF a
Washington policeman in the murder.
two years ago. OF Amos Dysart. a Fort
Monroe artilleryman. for which A. n.
Pritchard, a saloonkeeper. OF Phoebus.
Va. has been arrested. Major Sylves-
ter has received no communication from
the Newport News authorities in regard
to the case. He will make an investi-
sstion OF the charges, however, al
though there appears TO be no ground
for the assertion
According to the dispatch Pritchard
was arrested on the strength of letter
from a soldier now stationed in Ari-
zona. who says the murder was COM
mitted in his presence. He accuses
the saIoonkeeper OF having administered
the poison which resulted in the mans
death. and also names several others.
among them the local policeman, who
was then a soldier
In speaking OF the report. Major Syl-
vester said this morning the charge
would perhaps amount to nothing He
considers il grave accusation to make
without proper foundation. There are
nearly forty policemen on the force
who were formerly soldiers but so far
il is not known which one has been
named in the letter.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
PRINCESS ROSPIGLIOSI
DENOUNCES O'CONNELL
Says Bishops Decision on Park
hurst Marriage Was Influenced.

ROME, March 16.-Princesy Rospigli-
osi. formerly Mrs. Parkhurst. OF Bangor
and Washington. continues to exert every
effort to have her marriage 10 Parkhurst
anDulled. in order that her marriage TO
the prince may be solemnized by the
church. She has sent a communication
to the propaganda denouncing Bishop
O'COnnell. OF Portland, saying that he
was Influenced by enemies OF Prince
Rospiaiosi when he refused TO declare
her marriage to Colonel Pa1khurst irree-
uIar
The evidence adduced at the time she
attempted tc have O'Connell make such
a declaration. she says, was most favor
able 10 her case. Prince RospigIIosi
wants Bishop O'ConnelTs decision re-
versed.
The troubles of the prince and Mrs.
Parklrurst have been before the Vatican
for about two years. Mrs Parkhurst,
who vas divorced from her former hus-
band several years ago. married the
prince. civilly. in 1901. She then tried
"a have her marriage TO Parkhurst an
nuIled. on the ground that he was
Protestant and she a Catholic. and that
no dispensation had been granted for
their marriage. She appealed to Bishop
O'Connell. Failing there, she carried her
case TO the higher courts of the church.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
THINK EXCAVATED BONES
WERE THOSE OF PATRIOT
Part of Skeleton Found in New York
ATouses Speculation.

NEW YORK. March I6.-The skull,
thigh. and shin bones of a man six feet
tall were dug up by workmen excsvating
for cellar in Lebanon Avenue. near
Bronx Park Avenue, yesterday. They
are supposed to be part OF the body OF
a Revolutionary soldier or an Indian. as
they are very old. and had to be handled
gently 10 prevent their crumbling to
dust
August Deiner. a contractor. had work
men digging a cellar for a house next
his own. About two feet below the sur
face they came on the skull OF the man
Digging little more they found the two
thigh bones, and the shin bones. but no
more could be found The bones were
sent to the coroner's Office and DR.. Cur
tin. the coroners physician. examined
them He said they were very old. Cor
oner Berry thought the clcseness OF the
bones TO the surface Indicated the has
~ burial OF a soldier The neighborhood
is sparsely settled, and up 10 recently
has been a wild place.
The Washington times., 1903-03-16
Mr.. RATHBONE, OF CUBA,
RENEWS HIS COMPLAINT
Files Charges Against General Wood
With Senate Committee.

Major Estes G. Rathbone, director
general of Cuban posts in the course
of the American occupancy OF the island.
who was convicted OF conspiring to de-
fraud the Government. has embraced
the charges he has been making against
Gen. Leonard Wood for the past six
months in a complaint filed with the
Senate Committee on Relations with
Cuba.
Major Rathbone was released from
prison in Havana under the general
amnesty proclamation by President Pal
ma. and since his release he has been
attempting TO secure an investigation
OF his trial on the ground that his con-
yictiOn was forced by General Wood
Major Rathbone maintains that items
in his accounts which were held 10 be
illegal were declared proper by General
Wood when presented in the accounts
of other officials. He also contends that
General Woods own accounts show
items for house furnishings, while
similar items included In the bills of
Major Rathbone were declared improper
by the governor general