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The Washington times., 1904-01-01
The Lesson of a Catastrophe.
A Result of the Burning of a Vienna
Theater.


Since the burning of a thester in
the RIngstrasse in Vienna, more than
twenty years ago, when nine hundred
persons lost their lives in a manner
somewhat similar to the conditions of
the fire in the Iroquois Theater, arch
ltects have learned at least one lesson
on making theaters safe-that is. some
architects have. The builders of the
lrOquOis did not avail themselves of
the knowledge won by that disaster.
The gas which swept into the thea
ter IN both cases suffocated hundreds
of persons who never left their seats
and would otherwise have ESCAPED.
For years the wise have been trying
to impress upon theatergoers that in
case of panic the safest plan is to
keep still. and get out after the rush
has subsidized. If all the eool-headed
ones followed this plan. it would nos
only reduce the number of people
crcwding TO the doors. but would have
a moral effect on the whole audience
and help to reduce the panic.
But II one is TO be ehOked to death
by gas IN ones seat as a result Of this
Ioosonableness, there seems to be little
reason IN it, though. after all, to die
by suffocation is presumably less
painful than TO be crushed under foot
by maddened mob Of humanity. The
people of Vienna, as has been said,
learned a lesson from their horrible
experience. Theaters in Vienna, and
IL many other places, were thereafter
built with a large area of glass direct
~ over the stage, so that In case OF
gas explosion or fire among the in
tiammable properties Of the stage,
that part of the roof just above would
break and the gas, smoke, and flames
90 soaring up into the air instead Of
being blown straight out into the aud
NolAuih. II VIII DE remembered AildL
the roof Of the Iroquois Theater was
blown off by the explosion. The sky
light plan would have prevented the
death of those who died from suffoca-
ton, and the sweeping out into the
auditorium of gusts of fame and
smoke, which undoubtedly increased
the panic 1t is possible that had this
unusual ard terrifying feature of the
situation been absent, no more people
would have joined in the rush for the
doors than could have gotten out
without being seriously injured; but
whatever may be the truth in this
case, it is certain that the suffocation
Of people in their seats would have
been prevented. Why is it that, even
after monumental catastrophes, the
commercial spirit still counts flesh and
blood cheaper than dollars2 Why Is
IT that Americans, IN particular, seem
to have such an aversion to making
public buildings absolutely safe?
There is much talk of the folly Of
sports in which young men willingly
rlsk their bones. If there had been
Rhout half as much talk and agitation
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about the safety of places in which
women and children are compelled 10
llsk their lives railway trains, public
buildings, hotels-these places would
long ago have been made safer than
they are.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
DEATH TELLS FORTUNE
OF PITTSBURG WOMAN

PITTSBURG, Jan. while telling
her fortune with a deck of cards. Mrs.
Mary Mcmillan. twenty-one years old of
Fairview Avenue. Elliott Borough.
dropped dead OF neuralgia of the heart
yesterday.
Her husband left the house during the
morning TO seek employment. When he
returned, at Z O'Clock last evening. he
found his wife dead on the floor with
the cards still In her hands
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JEWS LOOK 10 Japan.

At a recent meeting of Jews ia Cooper
Union. New York, 70 protest against the
threatened massacre in Kishenef on
January = one of the speakers. Rev.
Francis Clay Moran said The first
japanese vessel that fires shot into
n Russian man OF war strikes the first
blow for the liberty of the Jewish people
in Russia"
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SOCIALISTS TO HEAR
BOLTON HALL, OF NEW YORK

To an audience composed Of socialists.
single takers. and reformers of other
kinds. Bolton Han, of New York City,
viii deliver a lecture in Concordia Hall.
SOC Sixth Street northwest, or Sunday
In Paterson. n. J.. recently Mr.. Han
was prevented by the chief of police
from delivering a lecture at an iudigna-
ton meeting. which was called 70 pro-
test against the deportation OF William
Turner. an English anarchist
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BOWLING ALLEYS AND BATHS
IN CHURCH BASEMENT

COLUMBUS. Ind. Jan. The Cen
trail Christian Church, the only one in
the West which has a roof garden. has
formed a stock company Of Its members
and VIII start gymnasium. shower and
plunge baths. and bowling alley in the
basement
When completed there viii probably
be no other church in America SINH
larry equipped. The purpose is to fur
nish amusement TO keep the men from
saloons.
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WOMAN 10 COLLECT TAXES.

louisville. Pa, Jan. Mrs.
Mary Conway has been appointed as
tax collector Of Gordon. Mrs. Conway
is a widow and a school teacher. and is
the first woman ever appointed TO a po-
sition Of this kind in this section of the
State Collection Of taxes I'm Gordon is
very difficult and no male resident couII
be found 10 undertake the work.
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This is the day when the person TO
whom you sent a Christmas gift from
the jewelers. sends you by way Of ac-
acknowledgement chrome calendar. with
God Bless Our Home on It
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vIcKSBURG AT cHEM0LPo.

The United States gunboat Vicksburg
has arrived at Chemulpo, Korea, where
she IS to protect American interests.
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There was a time when a man. if he
did not like a certain article Of food. told
his wife SO and she dutifulIy respected
his taste; in these days he says that his
health will not allow him to eat every
thing.
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local clergyman announces a sermon
on the question. do Women Tire Of
Being Loyed?' This is a question which
ought TO be settled for the sake Of the
spiritual good Of the community.
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4 Nyack Christian Scientist has found
out that cut hay, molasses and faith are
not enough TO support a horse. Funny,
how much time and patience those people
spend in finding out something that a
ten-yeaI- old boy ought TO know
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Panama has generously agreed TO ''as-
sumo a portion of CoIombia's debt but
automatically refrained from the use
OF the word pay"
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There is a great chance for the owners
of theaters 70 make New Year resolu-
tons this year. What is more. they
will be made. and carried out. or the
public win know why.
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1t is sixteen to one that Perry Heath
and Mr.. Hanna would each give some
thing to know what the others New
Year resolutions are
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Perry Heath says he is prosecuted be-.
cause he is-a friend of Hanna. The
question is still unsolved. just how
much of friend Mr.. Z anna is to Perry
Heath
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magazine writer asks what are the
four sweetest words in the English Ian
guage. Just at present they are THE
coal has come"
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With what a thrill Of regret we al
hear that Mary Anderson has appeared
again before the footlights. and we are
not there to hear and see her, For the
FIRST time in fifteen years our Mary
has again stepped upon stage in the
character of a performer and this
time the inducement was not gain for
herself. but a desire TO lend aid to 4
charitable Enterprise. What good II
would do us oldish fellows who used
To worship her from afar If she could
be induced TO come % this country
again. They say she doesn't look a day
older, and perhaps. it would bring back
our own youth 10 gaze at her and
imagine that we. too. had not lost a
hair or changed in the least Maybe,
who knows. We should all fall IN love
with her again. and that would make is
young. y man is never really old SO
long as his heart beats faster ct the
sight OF lovely woman.
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When the steam pipes play the Gotter-
dammerung on these cold winter morn
ings. and the uneasy sleeper has visions
of battle, murder, and sudden death.
would that be called a pipe dream?
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II the Senate knew Edward Everett
solve TO lead a new life this year
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A famous leaning tower i'm Bologna.
italy, has been sold. Begins TO look as
though anything crooked can find a
ready market.
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January 1-Swear or.
January 2-Swear.
January 3-On.

Perry Heath says he is prosecuted be-
cause he is-a friend of Hanna. The
question is still unsolved. just how
much of a friend Mr.. anna is to Perry
Heath.
4 Nyack Christian Scientist has found
out that cut hay, molasses and faith are
not enough TO support a horse. Funny,
how much time and patience those people
SPEND in finding out something that a
ten-yeaT-old boy ought TO know.
This is the day when the person to
whom you sent a Christmas gift from
the jewelers. sends you by way OF ac-
acknowledgement a chrome calendar. with
God Bless Our Home on It
local clergyman announces a sermon
on the question, do Women Tire Of
Being Loved?" This is a question which
ought to be settled for the sake Of the
spiritual good Of the community.
There was time when a man. if he
did not like a certain article Of food. told
his wife SO and she dutifulIy respected
his taste; In these days he says that his
health will not allow him to eat every
thing
1t is sixteen to one that Perry Heath
and Mr. Hanna would each give some
thing TO know what the others New
Year resolutions are.
When the steam pipes play the Gotter-
dammerung on these cold winter morn
ings. and the uneasy sleeper has visions
of battle murder, and sudden death.
would that be called a pipe dream?
A magazine writer asks what are the
four sweetest words in the English Ian
guage. Just at present they are THE
coal has come"
There is great chance for the owners
of theaters to make New Year rcsolu-
tons this year What is more. they
will be made. and carried out or the
public win know why.
Panama has generously agreed TO ''as-
sumo" a portion of CoIombia's debt but
automatically refrained from the use
OF the word pay"
a famous leaning tower i'm Bologna.
italy, has been sold. Begins TO look as
though anything crooked can find a
ready market.
II the Senate knew Edward Everett
Hale as Boston knows him. it might re-
solve TO lead new life this year.
The man who shot his mother-in-IaW
in Bridgeport. Conn. is another star in
1.-THE Only Way"
Be honest, now; did you write 1903 OF
1904 at the head Of your letters today?
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Be honest, now; did you write 1903 or
1904 at the head Of your letters today?
The Washington times., 1904-01-01

The man who shot his mother-in-Iaw
in Bridgeport. Conn. is another star in
1.-THE Only Way"
The Washington times., 1904-01-01

Good morrow. Master New Y rf
How can you be so bright2
Why, you're a little orphan
Whose father died last nigh.
As yet you're quite a strane
You're such a tiny laddie:
And yet we feel we know yc
You look 50 like your daddy
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24
NORMAL CONDITIONS
PREVAIL AT STATESB0R0.
Little to Indicate That the Little
City Was Recently Scene of Lynch


Little to Indicate That the Little
City Was Recently Scene of Lynch
ing.
Statesboro, Ga, Aug. 23.-Notwith-
standing the continual talk of the
Battle of Statesboro" by most people
the city is not only quiet, but bust
ness resembles the old time activity.
A few bales of cotton come to town
each day and all classes are getting
ready for the work of the fall and
winter.
Besides activity in the commercial
world. the city contractors are busily
engage, in putting in the electric light
and water plant. There are two
forces at work on the street digging
bitches, laying water mains and erect
ing the poles for street lamps.
But for the talk of the probable court
of inquiry one could not tell that any
thing beyond the ordinary had hap
pened in the quiet little city. Every
body is waiting on the movements of
Gov. Terrell.
The squad of Statesboro Guards
that expects to go with the Cadets is
drilling nearly every night, preparatory
to joining the company when it leaves
for the national encampment 1t had
been almost decided to give UP the
trip, but when the company passed the
resolution not to disband until the
Governors investigation was over, the
squad resumed the nightly drills.
Lieut.. Cone has accepted the position
as quartermaster on Mai. Elliotts
staff
Photographer T. NJ. Bennett is be-
ing overrun with orders for pictures of
the Hodges family. the home, and the
negroes at the stake, all of which he
has copyrighted. Orders for whole
| sale lots are coming in and the eager
ness with which the photos are bought
by people from distance is a subject
| of comment.
| Sheriff Hendricks is taking all the
accusations heaped upon him by out
siders quietly and says that he VIII
| have no trouble, when the time comes
! in indicating himself completely. One
fact pointed out by him as being sig
nificant is that as long as the prisoners
were left in his hands they were not
disturbed and he believes still that
the people would not have troubled
them if the military had not taken
things in charge. Even then his inf1u-
ence in quelling the mob was very
marked. He went into the country
as soon as the reports came in of the
killing of other negroes and put stop
to all lawlessness.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24
MYSTERY AS TO INFANTS
THAT WERE FOUND DEAD.
May Have Been Solved by the Ar
rest of an Augusta Negress.

May Have Been SOlVeu ny the Ar
rest of an Augusta Negress.
Augusta, Aug. 23.-The arrest of
Anna Cumming by the county au-
thorities for fight and remark of
a. negro bystander have brought out
what the police think will be a clear
ing up of the causes leading to the
finding of the bodies of newborn and
prematurely born infants for some
time past.
Search has shown that the woman,
who is a middle-aged negress, has
been conducting a house for Illegal
purposes on the outskirts OF the city
for many months. There was bloody
female clothing of various sizes in
the house, and a number of surgical
and obstetrical instruments of anna
teur make were also located. A wom-
an inmate of the house at the time
of its discovery has disappeared, and
the police are looking for her through
the physicians, by tracing all the sick
females in town.
The affair has created much indig-
nation among the medical fraternity.
Other revelations are limited at by the
authorities
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24
AT CROSS PURPOSES.
Peter and Belinda Engage in ,
Slight Passage at Arms.

Peter and Belinda Engage in a
Slight Passage at Arms.
"Supposing we were engaged" said
Belinda, crossing her arms on the ia
BILE.
What a mean advantage to take of
me-" said Peter. How can 1 show
you in here what I'd do?"
ooh, / don't mean that" said Be
linda, with a pout.
Don't mean what?" said Peter, look
ing at her steadily.
You know" said Belinda, blushing.
Peter folded his arms and shook his
head gravely. Haven't the least idea.
I'm as innocent as a baby"
What you mean" explained Belin-
da.
What did 1 mean?" said Peter.
Good gracious, Peter!' said Belin-
da. 1--WE sound as if we We're con-
jugating cerbs."
"You began it," said Peter. Gram
mar always was your strong point.
Well, supposing-. Shall I tell you
categorically what I would do?"
Never mind" exclaimed Belinda.
hastily. 81 don't believe it would be
interesting"
Peter looked sad. "How unfattering
you are, Belinda. You disparage my
experience"
Experience" said Belinda, with
lifted eyebrows. 1T would be imperti-
nence, perhaps, to ask how many?"
mot at all, not at ALL" answered
4r1diffpronflu
member. But these things come and
go. 1 am getting old, my dear Belin-
da. Look at my gray hairs
Il do see q good many" said Be-
linda, heartlessly.
NONSENSE said Peter, straighten-
ing up, and glancing in the mirror OPP
posite. Il haven't one, and you know
it,"
Belinda laughed. Talk of woman's
vanity" said she. 1--WE are not in it
with you. You will be hunting for
those gray hairs for a week"
II ought to be pardoned for it, said
Peter. MY only desire is not to get
too far behind YOU"
ooh. pretty speech" said Belinda.
And you know YOUR hair being
light" continued Peter, won't get
gray half as fast as mine" He passed
his hands over his smooth brown head
away from the part, and smiled the
smile of inward JOY.
Really, Peter" said Belinda, with
severity You do wander awfully from
the subject. It's a habit that is grow
ing on you. You ought to try to stop
it."
Perhaps it is another sign of age, -
said Peter, regretfully,
mo doubt" agreed Belinda, picking
up her shopping bag and SunShade,
Yet even at the risk of being
thought discursive," said Peter mus
ing, Il should like to know what she
meant when she said, Surprising we
were engaged.
But Belinda was Strengthening her
hat at the mirror, and apparently
heard nothing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24
KELLY-DAVIS, MACON.

Macon, Ga, Aug. 2S.-Mr. and Mrs.
j. L. B. Kelly have announced the
engagement of their daughter, Matte
Lee, to Mr.. Edward Dessau Davis. The
wedding will take place the latter part
of next month. Miss Kelly is an at
tractive young lady with a gracious
ness of manner that has won her a
host of friend. She is quite an ac-
complished musician. Mr.. Davis is the
only son of Mrs. James F. Davis of
Macon, and is connected with the At
lantic Coast Line and the Central of
Georgia Both the young people are
social favorites here and their ap-
preaching marriage is looked forward
to with great interest
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24
CATERPILLARS IN COTTON.

Albany, Ga, Aug. 23.-Caterpillars
have appeared in the western part OF
Dougherty county. and are reported
from several plantations. Farmers
have been of the opinion all the season
that the pest would eventually put in
an appearance, as it's ravages at the
close of last season were serious and
there We're evidences more than a
month ago that it would soon be at
work.
Up to the present only cotton in bot
tom lands is affected. but from what is
known of the pest, there is little rea-
son to doubt that it will spread rapid
~, and there is yet plenty of time in
which great deal of damage to the
crop can be done
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24

Brunswick, Ga, Aug 23.-W. B.
Colesherry, lumber inspector, met
with a painful accident yesterday aft
ernoon while inspecting some lumber
Mr.. Colesberry was on top of the pile
about five or six feet high, and in
some way he made a misstep and fell
In the fall his right arm was twisted
under his body and was broken just
above the elbow.
A large number of Brunswick
Knights of Pythias are in Kingsland
Camden county, to-day assisting in
the installation of a new lodge. Dep
uty Grand Chancellor Max Isaac OF
this city is in charge of the cere-
monies.
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ENTERTAINED AT sTArEspoRo.

Statesboro, Ga, Aug. 23.-Miss Allie
Ollif gave a progressive campaigno
party last evening in compliment to
her guest, Miss Maggie Williams of
Adabelle. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Raines, Mr.. and Mrs. Per-
~ Kennedy, Misses Scessarine Fon-
tame, Eula Scarboro, Kittie Stubbs,
Ona Powers, Maggie Lou Jones, Leila
Bitch, Maggie Williams and Inez Will
HamS; Messrs. Charles Cone, Jack
Bitch, Hugh Dougherty, Brooks Sim
mons, Cecil Brannen Jack Murphy,
Herbert Lee and boy Jones; the first
prize being won by Mr. Charles Cone.
Mrs. Make P. Foy and Miss Ona
Powers, assisted in receiving the
guests. The cool verandas, which
We're made attractive with summer
furnishings and decorations of palms
and ferns, We're used for the entertain
ment.
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DISCOVERED BY AN ACCIDENT.

Albany. Ga, Aug 2S.-The arrest
of S. II. Holmes, blind negro musi-
clan. by the local police on Saturday
developed the fact that the prisoner
was one Of eleven negroes who dug
through the walls OF Dougherty coun-
Nv fail fifteen years ago and made
their escape. Some we're recaptured,
but Holmes remained a. large until
saturday. lie went blind several
years ago, and his identity was re-
vealed BY accident ~ is not likely
mat he viii be detained. his inhrmity
being IN his favor, and IL having De
veloped long ago that he was not
ring.ieader 10 the JAN delivery
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24
A GROWING TOWN.
Mnnr View BuiIdings Being Erecte.

Many New Buildings Being Erected.
Lyons, Ga, Aug. 29.-Lyons is forg-
ing to the front faster than ever be-
fore. Since the fire last spring, all Of
THE front street has been built in
brick. or will be soon.
Among those nearing completion is
the hotel, very large and beautiful
building. The stores of the Lyons
Trading Company. consisting Of four
stores under one roof and stores and
dwelling OF Dr. Roundtree. There are
also several large frame dwelling in
course of construction on the back
streets.
The cotton crop on a great many
nlaces through this section has the
hight. Many of the farmers say they
viii not make more than half crops.
MANY of the stalks are as dry as they
would be after frost, and all OF the
cotton that viii open is already open.
The bolls that have not matured viii
rot or shed off.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24
To ENTERTAIN THE ORPHANS,

The orphans of st. Mary's Home
will enjoy delightful outing to-day
at Tybee, when they with be enter
tanned at the Atlantic Club by Mr.. M.
A. O'Byrne. The children will be ac-
companied by the Sisters, and by a
number of ladies, who will look after
their amusement. The affair will be
an all-day picnic, and will undoubted-
ly be a great pleasure to the young
people for whom it is planned.
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men are welcome; none are rejected
because they are poor; none admitted
because they are rich. In her border
all honorable trades and professions
are represented, no matter what the
particular calling may be. Even law
yers are admitted"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24
PEOPLE COMING AND. GOING.

Mr.. Harold o. Aver, who has been
spending some time with Mrs. Aver
in Danville, Va, has returned home.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-24

Mrs. Charles B. Malone, Miss Eliza
beth Malone and Master Charles Ma
lone expect to leave Sept. l for Warm
Springs.
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HOTELS AND SUMMER RESORTS.

DE SOTO HOTEL. Savannah. Ga.
Open all year. Large airy rooms:
Z 900 feet piazzas; 100. rooms with
private bath. open air cafe. Illumin-
ated grounds. Golf links and sea
bathing within easy reach. Summer
rates June to October.