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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
A DANGLING BODY
IN A CHURCH BELFRY.
GruesOme Spectacle Presented to n
Chicago Congregation.

GruesOme Spectacle Presented to a
Chicago Congregation.
Chicago, May 15.-The dead body of
a man dangling at the end of a rope
in the belfry of the Emanuel Baptist
Church on Michigan avenue, was the
gruesome sight that met the eyes of
the congregation as they assembled for
this mornings service. The police were
notified and the body was cut down
and taken away.
In one of the pockets of the dead
mans coat a memorandum book was
found bearing the name and address
of William johnson, 2233 Webster ave-
nue., Pittsburg. Written on fly leaf
of the book were the following words:
well, 1 see that nothing but my
death will satisfy the outraged public.
Therefore, 1 will give it, but will be
my own executioner.
1t is supposed that Johnson had been
hanging in the belfry since Friday
night, when he was last seen to en-
ter the church. He had been employ
ed on different ccasions by the pas
tor to repair the electric lights at the
top of the steeple. Friday he work.
ed all day at the top of the belfry
and when his work was finished it is
believed he climbed inside the steeple
and hanged himself.
Pittsburg, Pa, May 15.-w1liam
Johnson was a well-known electrician
and steeple climber. His father died
about a month ago
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Russian coal mines were attacked
nv Chinese, who drove out those
employed there and looted the
works.
Alexieff reports to the Car upon
the state of affairs at Port Arthur.
From Japanese sources come re-
norts of communicating of supplies
by Cossacks.
Band of brigands was attacked
near New Chwang by force of
native irregulars, three of the brig
ands being killed and two mortally
wounded.
Russian launch steamed out from
Port Arthur and exploded a tor
nedo against a Japanese cruiser,
crippling the warship.
Attitude of the Chinese affords
reason for apprehension to the Rus
slams.
Gen. Sakharoff reports to the gen
eral staff regarding operations.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
BAPTISTS AT NASHVILLE.
PuIpits Were Filled by the Visiting
Ministers.

Nashville, Tenn. May 15.-No busi-
ness was transacted by the Southern
Baptist Convention here to-day. The
various pulpits of the city were occu-
pied at the morning and evening serv-
ices by visiting ministers, and large
congregations greeted them. In the
afternoon a rally at the tabernacle
In the interest of Sunday-school and
evangelistic work was attended by
5000 sersons.
Tomorrow night the convention will
complete its work. During the day re-
ports Of the Committee on Work of the
Foreign Mission Boards was heard.
This work during the last year has
heen larger than ever before in the
boards history, the fund devoted to It
approximating $250,000.
Committees on the work of the
Sunday-school Board, on nominations
and on finances will also report. In
addition final conclusions win be ar
rived at as to the Home Mission
Boards work.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
BREAK MAY COME
In the Deadlock in the Illinois Re-
publican Convention.


publican Convention.
Springfield, ILL.,, May 15.-Indications
tonight look toward another day of
fruitless balloting before the guberna-
torial deadlock in the Republican State
Convention is broken. 1t is quite pos
sible that a break will come early to-
morrow afternoon, but the develop
ments of to-day do not justify any
such prediction.
A comparatively small number of the
delegates are here, most of them hav-
ing gone home to spend Sunday, but
the candidates and their trusted advis-
ers remained on the ground, and num-
erous conferences have been held dur
ing the day.
1t is known definitely that desperate
efforts are being made to take from
the Yates column enough delegates to
nominate Lowden on an early ballot
tomorrow. 1t is reported that the Will
county delegation will go to Lowden
on the first ballot tomorrow. This,
however, although emanating from a
Will county delegate, is received skep-
tically. t.5
AIter the 1allRreS OF Ine attempted
stampede to Lowden yesterday started
by DeKalb county 1t is thought prob
able that Lowden will not permit any
Of the counties which he may secure
TO vote for him until he feels conf
dent of having enough to nominate;
for the moment Yates counties begin
going to Lowden, the remaining Yates
men may be expected to go to Deneen
or the Deneen men will go to Yates.
There is now no probability that a
dark horse will be chosen. The
choice is generally regarded as being
Yates, Lowden and Deneen.
The convention viii reconvene at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
lT--------~----
FOUR WERE DROWNED.

Reno, New, May 15.-By the break
ing of one of the spans of the suspen-
sion tramway across the Truckee river
at Lawton Springs, five miles west of
this city at o'clock to-day, four young
people, Maurice Jacobs, young busi-
ness man of this city: Miss Mcmillan,
daughter of a prominent business man
of Reno: Mrs. r. S. EIDE. and a Mr..
Kingsley of Chicago, were precipitated
from the car into the swollen stream
and drowned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
KUR0PATKIN AND A Jap
EXCHANGE C0MLP LPIMENTS.

Lao Yang, Saturday. May 14.-The
Japanese army in Northern Manchuria
is marching slowly, evidently being de-
sirous of remaining in close touch with
the. reserves The movement is aimed
partly at Hai-Cheng. but chiefly at
Lao Yang. The Japanese main force
IS only a few miles from Liao-Yang.
The Russian troops are in excellent
health and spirits, and anxious to do
duty. The inspiring sounds Of the Rus
san choral songs echo through Lao
rang the whole day, varied by the
music of the bands Of freshly arriving
regiments.
Gen. Kuropstkin, while making an
inspection Of the hospitals, said to
wounded Japanese guardsman:
I visited your country and saw your
active people. Now am convinced
mat you are excellent soldiers. and
] am proud to meet such foe"
To this the gli~ -ss---. replied: my
:. ..'''-'--- "~-.-ed war, and will Tight 10
"a ne last, but II is Japan's luck that
~1uSsla 10 vulnerable heRa.n.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
CHINESE SOLDIERS
LOOTED THE MINES.

Liao Yang. May 15.-Chinese
soldiers yesterday attacked the
railway coal mines occupied by
the Russian administrative force
the officials who were worked
therein, many of them escaping
only partly clad. The Chinese
looted the works and retired.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
BENTON WAS KILLED BY
EXPLOSION OF HIS ENGINE.

Ocala, Fla, May l5.-J. M. Benton.
engineer on the Dunnellon branch Of
the Atlantic Coast Line, was killed
by the explosion of his engine at York.
ten miles from Ocala, to-day. His
death was instantaneous. He was very
popular here, and his death saddens
the city. He leaves a young wife and
little boy. The remains win be sent
TO Columbus, Ga, his old home, to-
morrow.
The explosion blew the fireman
distance Of twenty-five yards, but
causing him no serious injury. o. II.
Eaton, the conductor. and the rest OF
the crew were uninjured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
CHINESE CERTIFICATES
ARE MADE TO ORDER.
A "Burcau" in Jacksonville TO Sup
ply Them ON Demand.

Jacksonville. Fla, May 15.-Oficials
have discovered that the Chinese have
a bureau here, where certificates are
issued to order. The bureau was dis
covered last night, and a number Of
bogus certificates and photographs
were found and are now in the pos
session of the officials.
The certificates contain the affidavits
Of two white witnesses to the effect
that atlantis know the Chinese person
described to be a merchant, and that
he was a merchant at the time the
exclusion act went into effect. They
are all signed in blank ready to be
filed in with the name and description
Of the person needing them.
Some of the papers found were such
as those issued to Chinese merchants
who have permission to return to the
United States after a visit to China
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
Another Chicago Man.

Fort Worth. Tex. May ia special
to the Record from Dallas says:
Another prominent Chicago man
charged with crime has been arrested
and locked UP IN a Dallas Jail. the third
within three months.
Henry A. Wamhold. who came 20
Dallas, nine months ago and opened m
Office for law practice and collateral
work, was to-day arrested on orders
by mail and wire from Chief O'Neil OF
Chicago who states that he holds war
rants charging Wambold with cmbez-
slement and larceny.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
schooner nirhee snnls.

Rockland. Me-, May l5.-Her owners
received telegram from Capt. Ber-
net. at New York, tonight. advis-
ing them that the schooner William
Bisbee had been sunk. The Bisbee was
bound from Virginia for this port with
ship timber. She was last reported
passing Cape Henry about a week ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
TWO PRESIDENTIAL
RUNNING MATES
BOTH LEADERS IN THE HOUSE.
HIT OF ILLINOIS AND WILLIAMS
OF MISSISSIPPI.

The IlIinOisRn an Opposite Type to
Roosevelt, Disnifed, Rather In
clined to BaeISwardness but with
Long Experience in Public Life
and an Authority of Foreign Af-
fairs-Representativ williams "a
Born Leader of Men.
BY r. NJ. Larner.
Washington, D. c., May 15.-With
Representative Robert Hit, of Illinois,
as Vice Presidential candidate on the
Republican ticket, and John Sharp Will
liams, of Mississippi. occupying a
similar position on the Democratic
ticket, there is a fair prospect of the
intellectual standard of the United
States Senate4being strengthened.
1t now seems probable that Mr.. Hit
will be on the Hcket with President
Roosevelt, and there seems to be a
growing possibility that Mr.. Williams
may be selected a the running mate
for Judge Parker or whoever may be
chosen as the Democratic standard
bearer at st. Louis.
High Types of stntesmanship.
Both of these gentlemen represent
the highest type of scholarly states
manship in either branch of Congress.
In many respects their intellectual at
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16

Buffalo, N. Y, May 15.--Two mass
meetings, one for women and the other
for men, services in several churches
and an evening meeting at the City
Convention Hall to-day, ended the thir-
ty-flfth International convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association Of
North America. AT the meeting for
women, Miss Helen NJ. Could read the
lesson of the day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
MISSIONARY SOCIETIES
Hear a Speech on ''The Greatest War
in the WorId.''

in the world"
Chicago May 15.--All the states of
the Middle West especially Indiana,
Missouri, Texas. Illinois, Kentucky
and Tennessee, were represented at the
opening session of the twenty-fourth
annual convention of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Missionary womens So
cieties. which began here to-day.
The annual sermon was delivered by
Rev. DR.. w. L. Darby of Kirksville,
Mo-, who spoke on The Greatest War
in the World" The speaker declared
that a victory for Japan would mean
more for Christianity and civilization,
because her strides in civilization are
longer and surer than those of Russia.
The unexpected military power dis
played by Japan. he declared. was in
directly the fruit of the civilization
that has crept into the little empire
through the efforts of American mis-
sionaries.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
CRUISER OF JAPS
WAS TORPEDOED
A RUSSIAN LAUNCH DID IT.
TUE CRUISER WAS CRIPPLED BY
THE EXPLOSION.

,oune Russian Ofhcer Had Three
Jockfes with Him When He Made
an Effort to Destroy n Japanese
Warship-StOIe Ont Into Hostile
Fleet and Selected n Vessel to
Torpedo-Launch Then Had n Mar
row Escape.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16
JAPANESE SPIES
NOT UNGRATEFUL.

Liao Yang, Saturday, May IA
The Japanese officers who were
shot here as spies bequeathed $500
to the Red Cross in consideration
Of their kind treatment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16

Pittsburg, Pa, May 15.-William
Johnson was a well-known electrician
and steeple climber. His father died
about a month ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-16

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-05-22

a II LAST Maude Adams is to play
~ am engagement In salt Lake.
Inis VIII be the first time she
mas ever appeared hero since sba he
came Famous. Salt Lake ueorIe I,s,-.
az aILectlon for this charmine vouur
y oiiah that IS genuine and sincere.
lles lte-soefs here nave long wished
Tor me presence of Miss adams and
she has frequently Dron7fzs5 h, fifI -
~Haas eillehl, but never until the Ures-
ellt time has IT. been possible for her
manager Charles FT0hman. 10 so arr
range her tour that she could appear
az hef ola home. Til was on the stage
OF the salt Lake theatre that Miss
ADAMS 1rsJ made her appearance in
tne theatrical world. That was when
she was but a few months old She
Is now returning 10 salt Lake to de-
hght her friends and admirers by APP
pearing iu the capacity of a star
acknowledged TO De one of the leading
actresses ON the American stage at
the present time.
For the past six or seven years
Miss Adams has occupied a COnspiCu-
Gus place I'm the dramatic armament,
and is known to be- a young woman
of extraordinary talents. She. has
won the plaudits of the public wher-
ever she mas been seen. BY her art
she has charmed millions of people
who have seen her from across the
tootHghts- and she has a long list of
triumphs TO her credit, She has APP
peaTed in many roles from comedy
10 tragedy, and in an she has ac-
quilted herself with distinction.
When Miss Adams made her Grst
appearance iH New York. as a lead
ing woman for John Drew. she quick
ly advanced 10 a position that made
her a most distinctive favOTite I'm the
opinion of the best class of theatre
gCeTs In that city. 1t was not long
until she was sharing hOuOTs with
Mr. Drew. AS Mr.. DreW's leading
woman, she appeared with him i'm
The Masque Bali" Rosemary
The Bauble Shop" and other plays
So great am impression had Miss Adj
ans made upon the clientele of the
Empire theatre that i'm the opinion
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-05-22

returned 10 the stage where had been
the scenes Of her triumphs as a Lead
ing woman She was ROW at the
head 1f her own organization She
was where she must depend upon
herself. The reception given her in
New York was so generous and cor
dial that her opening night nils one
of the brightest pages Of dramatic
history iu the metropolis Miss
Adams appeared in the Little Min
ister' for two consecutive years in
New York. all the time at the same
theatre, and at every performance
during this long run before audi
ences taxing the capacity of the
house. AT the conclusion Of her two
yeaFs stay IN New York. she made
years tour through the cities of
the east, attracting audiences 50
large that few theatres had suffi-
Client seating capacity TO accommo-
date ali who wished 10 see this lit
tle girl who had risen so quickly 10
the very summit of dramatic fame.
After three years Of presentation OF
the little Minister Miss Adams
next venture was in the tmpersOna-
ton Of Juliet-the first time she had
ever appeared in a Shakespeare
play. AS the heroine Of this great
tragedy Miss Adams maintained
herself with splendid reputation. The
following year she created a most
pronounced dramatic sensation by
appearing I'm "L'Aigi0n," ia which
she impersonated the son Of NapO-
leOn--''The Eaglet." During this pc
ROD Sarah Bernhard was making a
tour Of this country i'm the-same play,
and SC IS recorded by those who saw
both that the salt Lake girl COM
pletely eclipsed the great French aC-
tress. Two years ago Miss Adams
appeared in another Of Miss Barries'
plays Quality Street" ia which she
won new laurels. Last season Miss
Adams cid not make the tour Of the
country, but devoted more than
twelve months to European travel
She returned to the stage in Octo-
Der last I'm Mrs. Frances HOdgsOn
Burnetts beautiful play THE Pretty
Sister Of Jose" and in this play she
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-05-22

of her manager, ar. Frohman. she
possessed every essential to be adj
Fauced to the position Of q star The
wisdom Of Mr. FrOhmans judgment
was Immediately approved BIZ the
public iu general, for 40 young Wo-
man had ever achieved such popular-
lily and admiration as quickly as shat
which came 20 Miss Adams. Mr.
Frohman selected for her debut into
the realm of a star y. HI. BarFie's
beautiful comedy THE Little Min
lister" sn which she made TN less than
six months a national reputation as
Lady Babbio. Else Scotch lassie. Mr..
FrOhman selected Washington, the
capital Of the uati0n. where Miss Adj
ANS would make her Initial appear
auce in stellardom.
1t was i'm October. the first year Of
President McKinley's administration.
While President Mckinley and his
wife were never great theatre goers.
they were present on the occasion Of
Maude Adams debut. The president
and his wife we're accompanied by
his entire cabinet, all of whom ocCu-
pied boxes. Lord Julian PauncefOte,
the British ambassador. and family,
and almost the entire diplomatic
corps were present upon this occa-
who occupied high positions I'm the
service of the government. 1T was a
representative audience, and a high
compliment 60 the modest little Salt
Lake girl, who was destined 80 iii a
conspicuous niche I'M the dramatic
world Before Miss Adams engage
meut was concluded at Washington
she was the recipient of numerous
invitations from the leading families
of the capital city to be entertained,
with requests that receptions be Civ
en- in her honor Her triumph was
complete I'm every way and today
Maude Adams is the greatest stage
favorite that visits the capital of the
nation.
Following her successful advent iu
Washington. Miss Adams next en-
gagement was at the Empire thea
tire in New York. Here she was
again at home, so to speak! She had
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-05-22
Breaking &c ED Newa.
(Chicsgo Record-HeraId)

Nt4ll-@.-t AAe~iL u
Mrs. GOttWadds" said the gentleman.
as he took a seat in the luxurious draw
ing room, THAT 1s-please don't let
yourself be uuduly alarmed. but 7 havs
come to break some sad news TO you"
"Oh, heaven she cried throwing uD
her hands and casting at him an agon-
lied look, ''it is my boy. Something has
happened 70 Reginald! Speak, Tell me
that he is uot-deadt"
NO. he is not dead Calm yourself.
must insist that you try to control your
But he is hurtI He went away fn his
aUtom opile an hour ago Something has
happened Tell me-tell me- j cannot
bear this terrible strain. 1Iy Door boyt
Tell me that he wiz get weI- Have pityl
Have pity on met
oh. he isn't hurt at all. He's just as
sound in body and limb as I am. The
truth is"
But I thought you said it was going
70 be something terrihley All. YOU are
deceiVing me- You are keeping back the
truth. i must know ALI Don't torture
me this way. You are cruel Let ms
know the worst 7 VIII be brave. T viii
try to bear up. Oh my boyI MY poor
boy. Take me to himl Where is hep
You see, he was going faster than the
law allowed, and ran over an old lady.
They've arrested him for manslauEhteF,
and insist on holding him under heavy
bond. so thai
"Oh. is that au2 I'm so relieved. Real
Is. the way YOU spoke. L couldn't help
thinking If was something serious"
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maintained her zsell-esta3lished ra-
uown.
Miss Adams IS NOW masking her
first trsns-contiuental Journey iu
supplementary season, as it Wera,
and has f0r this occasion thought
best to present only the "Littie Min
lister, the play i'm which she made
her first great fame, and al the same
time complying with the general de-
mand from western managers Go have
her appear as Lady Eabbie
Miss Adams manager, Charles
FrOhman, has made 70 spe-
cial point TO provide her with the best
supporting company possible TO 0b-
tain She, herself. has always In
sisted upon having every part Boo her
plays presented by competent play
eTs. she comes TO salt Lake sur
rounded with many of the same CONF
pany that appeared with her during
the long run Of the Little Minis
ter" Her leading man upon this oc-
casiOn is Henry Ainley. young
English actor whom Mr.. FTohmau
engaged i'm London about two years
ago for this high position, Ut IS said
Of Mr.. Ainley that he gives by lar
the best impersonatlon of the min
lister of any who has so far APP
peared i'm this character. The other
members OF Miss adams company
are: Eugene Jepson, q. Harrison
Hunter, Joseph FraucoeUrf George
Irving. William Henderson, John H.
Bunny. Richard Pittmau Charles ID.
Pitt. Thomas Valentine, Mrs. ~. O..
Jones' Margaret Gordon, Violet Rand
and May Galyer
Mrs. Jones, mentioned above. is one
of the very remarkable elderly ladies
on the American stage. She is a co..
temporary of Mrs. G.. II. Gilbert Mrs.
Jones celebrated her 10th birthday
not long ago and was the recipient
of many favOrs from her admiring
friends She has been with Miss
Adams during the latter's starring
career. Miss Adams viii play during
her salt Lake engagement but three
performance, tomorrow evening,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
only. there being no matinee.
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80 &C. PRoMIsE-

That David BelasCo's good judgment
Is not the least factor I'm the success Of
all his productions cannot be doubted.
lie chooses an who are connected an
any way with his plays wisely ana
well. and a very important choice was
that of William Furst as composer or
The music for both "Du Barry and
"The Darling of the Gods Everyone
who has seen "Du Barry must nave
been charmed with the musical &C
compauiment-an accompaniment In
truth. for it. is always subordinate and
play is prophetic. in a way. of the
tragic end, for "a sad little motif runs
through it an, and though the themes
are ever i'm tune with the action on
the stage, now light and say, and per
haps even Joyous in "a few measures lJ
returns again and again TO the minor
and one must have heard and felt ID
10 realize the fun extent Of the charm
of it's delicacy. beauty and sadness
Mr. Furst seems to have mastered ful-
ly the art of keeping his music i'm exact
accord with the spirit of the drama.
One marvels AT the ease and grace
with which the music follows each
passing mood and glides ever on and
on dying at last with the poor Dl
Barry. as IT lived with her through ali
her varying emotiOns-faithful even
unto the end
I'm ~Du Barry" Mrs Leslie Carter
has scored the triumph of her career,
and the theatre Eoers Of this city Will
soon have the pleasure of seeing nef
I'm This truly great drama