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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
WELL KNOWN MAN
KILLED AS A H0LD-UP.
He stood Up n Crowd and Their
Helped HfmseIf

Helped Himself.
San Jose, Cal. April 25--A masked
man, armed with two revolvers, enter
ed the rooms of the Delmonte Social
Club. and after lining up against the
wall six men who were in the rooms,
took a diamond ring valued at 5000
from one of the men, grabbed $3.50 or
$500 from the table and then backed
out of the room.
J After pursuit by citizens, lasting
over an hour, during which over thir-
ty shots were exchanged, the robber
was finally killed. Upon investigation
the dead man was found to be Bert
Ihorndyke, prominent young man.
Thorndyke was one of the best known
young men in this city. His mother
in-law was Mrs. G. M. Bruce, a wealthy
widow, with whom Thorndyke, his wife
and little child lived. Thorndyke's
mother is a wealthy widow of Stock
ton
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
As Mrs. oeIrichs Attorney.

San Francisco, April PA power Of
attorney, by which Mrs. Theresa Oel-
richs empowers her sister, Mrs. w. X.
Vanderbilt, Jr.. to act for her in this
city in all matters pertaining to the
settlement of the estate of their late
brother, Charles l.. Fair, has been
placed on record. Mrs Vanderbilt will
assume the duties which were PERFORM
ed by Mr.. Oelrichs. husbands of Mrs.
Theresa Oelrichs, up to few months
ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
LANDING TROOPS AND
ERECTING BUILDINGS

Seoul, Korea. April 90, Saturday, 4
p. NIT is reported that the Japanese
are landing troops and constructing
buildings at Hungchuan, below Yong
ampo.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
stevenson Burke. washington.

Washington, April 24.-Former Judge
Stevenson Burke died here to-day. He
had been prominent in legal and fnan-
cial circles in Ohio for fifty years.
He was nearly so years old and had
been a director in many railroads. He
with Mrs. Burke, had been travelling
through the South for several months
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
Tornndo in Kannnn.

Mcpherson, Kan, April ga Sc
we're tornado struck Mcpherson this
afternoon, demolishing six residences
and causing more or less other dam
age to property. Three persons were
injured, one seriously. Much damage
was done in the country north of here.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
MEXICAN GUNBOAT READY.
Trial Trip of the Vera Cruz Proved
satisfactory.

SATISFACTORILY.
New York, April 24.-The trial trip
of the Mexican gunboat Vera Cruz,
which ended last night, was pronounced
in every way satisfactory. Her guns
worked satisfactorily and the vessel
under natural drdught made ten knots,
and under forced 16. The Vera Cruz
is now anchored in the north river,
and will ship crew to take her to
Mexico. Her sistership, the Tampico,
will be finished next month.
The two gunboats were among those
tied up by the troubles of the United
States Shipbuilding Company, but
were finished under a special arrange
ment between Receiver Smith and the
Mexican government.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
Il. p. Thompson, IndianapoIis.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 24.--Edward
Payne Thompson, former postmaster
at Indianapolis and at Hanava, Cuba,
is dead at his home, in this city. Mr..
Thompson was SO years old.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
New RUSSIAN BnttIe.hip.

Cronstadt April 24.-The new bat
tleship Alexander III has gone into
commission and is the first vessel of
year.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
Released From Allegiance.

81. Petersburg, April 24.-The EN-
Ep,,or mas released from allegiance to
tktoSSla, Prince Paul Karageorgevitch,
seryia. 1A"s VI
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25

have yet attempted to cross, although
the opposing lines, it is understood, now
skirt the two banks of the river.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-25
OPPOSING LINES ARE ON
EITHER BANK OF THE YALU.

Continued from First Page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
The Pre- sident
MUTUAL CONGRATULATIONS.
President and Senator Fairbanks Inter
change Dispatches

Chicago June Ex-senator Fairbanks was at
his hotel when he heard Of the nomination by
reclamation of President Roosevelt. and he
promptly sent this telegram:
Chicago. Juns %.
The President. Washington;
am pleased to extend to you my heartiest
congratulations upon your nomination amidst
great enthusiasm
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS.
Later in the afternoon the Senator received
this telegram;
White House, June 23.
Permit me to extend TO you and the country
my heartfelt congratulations your nominal
ton l need hardly add how pleased L am per-
sonally. THEODORE ROOSEVELT
In reply the Senator telegraphed the Presi-
dent:
| thank you for your cordial congratulations.
To be named by the convention as your assoc
ciate in the great campaign that is upon US is
a distinction which I deeply appreciate.
The Indiana delegation marched in body to
the Senator's hotel from the Coliseum, and gave
him a rousing greeting.
The Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks start from
here tomorrow for Indianapolis. where they
will be honored with a reception tomorrow
night.
Hundreds OF kilograms were received by the
Senator this evening from all parts OF the coun-
try. and by nightfall the Fairbanks buttons were
everything to be seen.
The Indiana delegation IN the House OF Repre-
sentatives this afternoon sent this dispatch to
President Roosevelt:
The members of the Indiana delegation in the
House OF Representatives congratulate you upon
the uuanimity and enthusiasm of your nomina-
ton. Roosevelt and Fairbanks will receive the
electoral vote OF Indiana in November.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
At FAIRBANKSS HOME.
His Return IVM Be Signalized by
Enthusiastic Reception.
Ivy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

INDIANAPOLIS June 23-The nomination OF
President Roosevelt and Senator Fairbanks at
Chicago to-day was responded TO here with
marked enthusiasm the part OF working Re-
publcans and the few leaders who were not
at the convention expressed themselves as well
pleased with the way in which the ticket was
received. There were few persons on the street.
and the bullet.a boards at the newspaper offices
were not watched with that eagerness which
characterzes similar events when there is sharp
rivalry among candidates. but the Republicans
feel that the interest was as pronounced as could
be expected when every one knew beforehand
what would happen.
Throughout the city the belief was expressed
that Mr. Fairbanks would add to the strength
of the ticket in sections where there is supposed
TO be opposition to the President among Repub-
leans and this sentiment pronounced
among the Senator's friends. They were es-
peciary gratihed his nomination that
account. and the prediction freely made
that the campaign Will be aggressive one
and the party will win signal victory at the
polls. Among n few OF the friends OF Mr.
Fairbanks there was feeling that he should
have waited four years and stood for the first
place but this feeling did not carry with II any
regret his present acouiescence IN his
party's WILL which, they say. has always been
law to him and another bond OF union between
him and his friends
Plans for a public reception are already under
way, and when the Senator returns on Saturday
to his home city he will be greeted by thousands
of his fellow citizens. He is a member Of the
Marion and the Columbia clubs. and both OF
these organizations appointed committees to.
day TO go to Chicago to escort him to this city
and other committees to arrange for public
reception. Both clubs. IN uniforms. will meet
him at the Union Station There are nearly one
thousand members OF the Marion Club. and from
the Union Station they will march to their club.
where Senator Fairbanks will have reception
and his friends will congratulate him
While the Marion Club will take the initiative
in the receptions cher organizations are invited.
is the public in general. to join with the club
in making the reception notable one. Mayor
Hoffman met with the committee to-day. and
though Democrat will take part in the recep-
ton to the Senator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
RATTFICATIONS BEGIN.
Big Mass Meeting To BE Held in
COOper Union.

The action of the Republican convention at Chi
cago yesterday enthusiastically received in
New-York. Ratification meetings were held at
several OF the Republican clubs, and number Of
clubs announced meetings tor various days in the
two weeks Flags unfurled, and trans
parency orders were given by most of the clubs
4 big ratification meeting by New-York Repub-
ncans win be held at Cooper Union on Wednesday
evening. The Republican Club called 1t yesterday.
II is be made a notable gathering, that will
leave doubt in the minds Of any as 10 the sup
port Which New-Yo-k Will give Roosevelt and Fair
banks. Several speakers OF national reputation
will address the meeting.
Among the clubs which held ratification meetings
last night were those of the XNIVth, XlIth and
AXXlst Assembly districts. They well at
tended in every instance. and enthusiastic resolu-
tons indorsing the action of the convention and
promising active support were passed.
At the meeting Of the Jacob a. Newstead Asso-
citation Of the XIIth Assembly District. the crowd
was too large for the clubrooms. No 464 Grand-st.
and an outdoor meeting was held in a neighboring
square The speakers were Leonard A Snitkin.
Alfred r. Dittler. Jacob a. Newstead. Joseph
Krombach and Norberth Pfener.
The Republican Club Of the XXXIst Assembly
District which three weeks ago hung out a Roose-
welt League banner. held a rousing meeting at it's
headquarters. No. 500 Lenox-ave. Captain W. {,
Reddy presided and the speakers were William W.
Crosby. ex-state Senator S. S. Slater, DR.. R. W.
Finlay. Captain II. B. Smith ard Charles w
Lyons.
Mr.. Crosby said. In part:
There is no doubt about President Roosevelt be-
ing a safe man To vote for and elect. When he be-
came President he promised pursue the policy
OF Mr. Mckinley. II he had been an unsafe
he would not have kept that promise. He made no
changes, and The men in the Cabinet who respected
and loved Mckinley, transferred their affections
his successor. During President Rooseyets ad
yninistration the policy Of the United States has
become the policy OF the world and all the great
nations look up him a leader.
Captain Smith said that President Roosevelt was
tho peoples pet, and would surely win, but that
Republicans must not forget that IN this city they
would face trading campaign.
Resolutions OF Endorsement were adopted unani-
mously.
Among the ratification meetings announced for
ths next few days IS by the Harlem Republi-
can Club. whose membership is composed OF Re
publcans from all districts OF upper New-YoTk at
its clubhouse. No % West One-hundred- and TWEEN
ty-fourth-st, tomorrow evening This meeting will
be TIE frst step in active campaign which will
be conducted by committee Of ten members IN
der the direction OF President William Sherer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
GOV. BATES ENTERTAINs FILIPINos.
The Commissioners Follow a Varied Pro-
gramme in Boston.

Boston, June 2S-The visiting Filipino Commits
sioners had varied programme TO follow to-day
In the forenoon they the guests of the Bos-
ton Chamber OF Commerce. the organization which
arranged for the trip of the Flipinos TO New
England After a reception at the chau,cer the
commissioners were escorted on board the United
States revenue cutter Algonquin, where lunc Aeon
given by Mayor Collins IN the afternoon a
tour of the park system made.
The commissioners were the guests OF Governor
John /. Bates nj the Algonquin Club this evening
The other guests included city, State and federal
officials, representatives. of the army, navy and
militia; men prominent in commercial. political and
social life and the leading educators OF this region
Governor Bates delivered the principal address of
the evening The Governor dwelt at length on the
ACQUISITION OF the Philippines the problems pre-
scented by their acquisition. and declared that the
dented freedom and prosperity. Tomorrow morn
ing the commissioners will leave Boston for Buffalo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
HOW DoMINICANs FOUND PEACE.
Government Will Pay All Expenses Of Revo'.
luton and Forgive It's Instigators.

washington. June 2S.-Semi-oficial advices re-
ceived al the State Department give in detail the
negotiations by which peace was accomplished IN
san Domingo. Much credit is given Captain Dllns-
ham of the Detroit for the service he rendered.
while there The agreement entered into with me
revolutionists has the following provisions:
The authority OF the government will De recog-
niZed and the revOlutOnists Will submit 10 us
orders
They will deliver up all their arms and remain
with only $50 rifles FOR policing
The government guarantees them their ives anu
property, and will prosecute them for the part
they have taken in the evolution
The government will pay the debts and expenses
made by the revolution. after examining and finding
the accounts are correct
The government agrees that the military author
tiles OF the district shall be Of their own district
The government gives them 5000 10 pay OF their
troops
The writer says:
We now expect peace for long time. ana
that the Morales government Will consolidate tn5
country. The people who could start revo-
luton have entered into the above agreement and
are Disguised with JimAez. The man has entirely
lost his prestige. and hardly think we will ever
hear OF him again the chief OF a revolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
MIR. FAIRBANKs's MOTHER PROUD.
She Thinks Her Son Would Have Preferred
to Remain Senator.

Springfield. Ohio, June 2s.-The mother Of sena-
tor Fairbanks. Mrs. Mary Adelaide Fairbanks,
lives in this city with her daughter, Mrs.
NJ L. MiIigan She is seventy-four years old. She
of the opinion that her would have preferred
to remain a Senator, instead OF becoming the
nominee for Vice-President
II was In Washington last winter at his home"
she said land many men came to him in re-
gard to his being candidate for Vice-President.
am OF course very proud that he should have
been nominated. and particularly since there was
such a strong demand for him that he could hardly
do otherwise than accept. I think the position he
now has is OF the most honorable that man
can have in politics. There is great deal of in
huence and dignity about the Senate and great
many opportunities to do good"
Mrs. Fairbanks received an afrectionate message
from her In less than hour after the con-
ventiou adjourned this afternoon.
Senator Fairbanks has extensive manufacturing
interests In this city, and owns much real estate
here The Senator visited his mother here about
two weeks ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
SAYS CRITICS ARE NOW SUPPORTERS
James Speyer on Roosevclt's Nomination
Mr.. schiff Praises His Administration.

James speyer, head OF the banking house Of
speyer Co. made the following statement yester-
day on President Roosevets nomination:
Mr.. Roosevelt has been nominated on his merits
ana the Republican party. believe. could not have
selected stronger candidate 1t is generally known
that there was time when certain interests in
Wall Street were more or less outspoken In their
antagCnlsm 10 President Roosevelt, but his actions
IN respect 10 certain matters which criticised
then have been completely INDICATED.
Most OF his former critics are now among his
strongest supporters. Those who came 10 scoH
have remained to pray People in Wall Street as
In other parts or our country realize that in up
holding and enforcing the laws against ever one
the President Is giving the best protection 10 every
ones interests. rich and poor alike No one who has
watched public opinion in the whole country could
doubt that the great mass of the American peop,e
approve of Mr. RooseVelts adninstra ton. and thar
they desire il TO continue. I have been a sincere
admfrer of President Roosevelt and OF his admins
tration. and believe he viii be elected and that ina
American people will feel proud OF their choice.
Jacob H. Schif. CT Kuhn. Loeb & Co. said:
Ex-secretary Root in his address as temporary
chairman n no way oyerdrew the great qualities az
President Roosevelt; IL anything he rather under
valued the services rendered 70 this country by the
Roosevelt administration. When at the instance of
Securities Company was begun thought ar
of judgment had been committed bIt the
course OF events has borne out the wisdom and
given justification the Presidents course IN thtS
important instance feel very certain that there is
a strong feeling in conservative financial circles
that in any case Of emergency President Roosevelt
VIII be found on the safe side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24

hospitable and perfect provisions made for the
convention and the entertainment OF delegates
alternates and visitors"
Announcement was then made OF the COM
mittees TO inform the candidates OF their nomi-
nations.
AS is usual in all conventions. the closing mo-
ments were fun OF confusion. The delegates ad-
journed themselves, while the officers struggled
through with the routine necessary to COM
pleJe the record. The galleries empty by
the time the clerks had shouted the resolutions.
and only here and there did a handful OF dele
gates wait 10 see the end OF the Republican Ma
tional Convention OF 1904.
GraeTne Stewart, OF Illinois. recognized
and moved that the convention DO now ad-
Journ sine die"
Chairman Cannon put this motion amid great
confusion, as the delegates and spectators were
leaving the hall. He declared IL carried and
brought his gavel down with a resoundtng
whack at 2:25 o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
THOMAS C.. PLATT SUED.
Republican Leader InUolUed in So
900, 900 Case.

Chicago June 23-United States Senator
Thomas C. Platt Of New-York. and j. Platt
Underwood Of Chicago. were made defendants
In a 100000 damage suit filed here to-day by
James Donovan Chicago attorney. who is the
surviving member OF the lumber firm Of Dom
ovan & Co, a corporation doing business In
Wisconsin and Michigan. Donovan asserts that
Platt and Underwood. who are officials Of the
Tioga Manufacturing Company. cut $3.OO0,0Oo
worth Of timber from Donovan's lands IN Wis
cousin and Michigan when they had no title TO
the land
After the case was fled Donovan and dep
uty sheriff went to the Coliseum. where the Re-
publican National Convention was In session, to
serve the summons on Senator Platt. In the
mean time Senator PIatt had heard Of the legal
proceedings and had left the Coliseum for his
hotel The two men then turned around and
came back TO the Auditorium Hotel. where.
after wait OF nearly an hour. they gained ad-
mittance 70 Senator Platt's room and served ths
summons
According TO Donovan, Senator Platt and MI.
Underwood as officials OF the Tioga company
figured In the illegal cutting OF timber on tracts
CT land in Lincoln. Langdale. Forest ana Villas
counties Wis, and in Montcalm, Lake.
Oscoda and Newaygo counties, Mich. Dono-
vans partner, Baker, whose heirs are co-pIalh-
tiffs in the suit. died in New York ABOUT teA
wears ago II was three or four years after
Bakers death that the alleged fraud by which
Bakers widow and children are declared 70 have
suffered was discovered
When seen tonight Mr.. Underwood said thar
Donovan's talk of Illegal cutting of timber on
his land by the Tioga company was nonsense
He added
II admit that Baker. whose partner Donovan
claims TO have been had q tract OF land in
Wisconsin adjoining one controlled by the Ilog@
company but that land was never invaded by
our company.
The summons served on Senator Platt and Mr..
Underwood calls for their appearance TO answer
suit during the term Of court which begins
July Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24

YOUR regiment will be on duty from now Until you
elected President. May God bless you.
ALEX 0. BRODIE.
w. H LLEWELLYN,
T J. LEHEY,
". F. DAME.
w. s. SIMPSON.
Chicago. June e
The President.
Accept my warmest congratulations. Your cleo
ton Will surely follow RUSSELL A. ALGER.
Chicago. June g.
President Theodore Roosevelt
Congratulations. My heart is with YOU May sue
cess ever be yours. REED SHOOT.
telegram received yesterday from Governor
Carter of Hawaii and others follows:
Chicago June %. 1904.
President Roosevelt, White House.
Several Yale men awaiting with joyful anticpa-
ton tomorrow. Just recognition of your services
TO country and party. CARTER.
HEFFELFINGER,
SHEFFIELD,
WILLIAMS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
TALK OF DEPORTING AMERICANS.
Canada Preparing to Arrest Engineers Work
ing on the Grand Trunk.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Ottawa. June 2s.-AHairs are at a crisis IN the
matter OF the employment OF American engineers
the survey OF the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
and the rival railroad and political interests have
evidently determined to act without awaiting the
report OF the Royal Commission. now at Winnipeg.
Warrants have been demanded for the arrest and
deportation OF five OF these snsisesrS. and II IS
said that the Department of Justice will issue them
1t is believed that four OF the warrants viii be for
c. c. Van Arsdel division engineer; r. E R. Nc
Nell district engineer, and John NJ Mellen and 5.
H Mason. clerks. The first three at Edmonton
and the last at WINNIPEG.
If these warrants issued and served IL -
freely stated that such action the politicians
will be striking deadly blow al the future devel-
opnaent OF all the Northwest Territories in shutting
out American money which would otherwise seek
investment there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
TO INFORM CANDIDATES.
At Oyster Bag July s7 and at Ind
ianapols Week Later.

Chicago. June 23.-The following Is the msrn-
bership OF the COMMITTEES appointed by the con-
ventien to notify President Roosevelt OF his
nomination by the convention BY custom. The
chairman OF the national convention is the
chairman OF the notification committee. so
Speaker Cannon will be one on behalf Of the
committee formally to wait on President Roose-
Island. on July q:
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The chairman Of the committee TO lnfor-d
Senator Fairbanks Of his nomination as Vice
President will be the temporary chairman of this
convention Elihu Root, of New-YOrk
The formal notifca ton will be given. proba-
bly, at Indianapolis. August 3.