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THE MORNING NEWS.
Established 1850. - - Incorporated ISSS.
J. H. ESTILL. President.
JOY FOR PRESIDENT
mbs- McKinley makes a decided
RALLY.
hopes now of recovery.
president may attend launch-
IXG OP OHIO TO-DAY.
DU Face Beams With Joy at the
Good News and the Members of His
Cabinet Are Greatly Pleased—For
eign Ambassadors and Ministers
Send Messages of Sympathy—The
Crisis Not Yet Passed, However,
and a Change for the Worse May
Come at Any Moment.
San Francisco, May 17.—President Mc-
Kinley described the marked improve
ment in Mrs. McKinley's condition to-day
as a transformation. But, perhaps, even
the President of the United States may
overstate the case in his elation at the
prospect of his wife's recovery. Certain
It is. however, that Mrs. McKinley's con
dition last night improved to an extent
that fairly nonplussed the doctors, bright
ened the anxious and devoted husband
and filled the city with joy and thanks
giving.
The sinking spell that was feared in the
early hours before the dawn did not come.
There was a slight tendency in that di
rection, but that was all. The physicians
were so favorably impressed with their
patient’s condition at the early morning
consultation that they issued a bulletin
announcing that Mrs. McKinley had pass
ed a good night, and informed the public
that there would not be another consul
tation until evening. This reassuring
news, posted at al! the newspaper offices,
was received with delight by the people.
It was communicated to all the members
of the cabinet and immediately after
breakfast they hurried out to the Scott
residence to express personally to their
chief their pleasure in the glad tidings.
The President Filled With Joy.
The joy in the President’s heart was re
flected in his face and a look at nis coun
tenance to-day was enough to dispel im
mediate apprehension. He looked niggard
and careworn yesterday, to-day his face
fairly beamed. The feeling of cheerful
ness continued throughout the day. Al
though the other physicians .eft early in
the morning, Dr. Rixey did not leave
the residence and Drs. Mlrsch'elder and
Gibbons were always where they could
he reached at a moment’s notice. Tele
grams continue to pour in from ill parts
of the country asking for news from the
sick room, and the President receive mes
sages to-day congratulltlng Mm upor: .he
reports of the improvements in Mrs. Mc-
Kinley’s condition. All the foreign am
bassadors and ministers at Washington
have sent messages of synfpathy, doubt
less by direction of the governments they
represent. One of the telegrams which
came to-day jvas from Gen. Ahumada,
governor of Chihuahua, who met the
President and Mrs. McKinley at El Paso.
There were callers Innumerable at the
residence, but most of them left cards
and expressions of hope for Mrs. Mc-
Kinley's continued improvement. Flowers
arrived in profusion until all the rooms
were filled with them. If Mrs. McKinley
shall continue to gain ground to-night,
the President may attend the launching
of the Ohio to-morrow. The President
went for a short drive at noon, and Sec
retary Cortelyou, who has been under a
great strain during the last few days,
was able to take a little rest.
She la Not Ont of Danger,
It Is not to be assumed that Mrs. Mc-
Kinley has pasesd the crisis and is out
of clanger. She is still dangerously 111,
and it will be at least forty-eight hours
before it will be safe to say that the
crisis has been passed. Her vitality is
so low and she is so weak that a change
for the worse would not be unexpected
at any moment, and it is feared she would
not have reserve strength enough to
weather another sinking spell, such as
she experienced yesterday morning. Her
mind was clear during her waking mo
ments. There was no necessity for the
administration of strong heart stimulants
during the day, although brandy con
tinues to be given from time to time.
That and beef tea are practically
nil the nourishment she takes.
If the President shall attend
the launching of the Ohio he will be
driven rapidly to the wharf wher~ tne
transport Slocum will convey him to the
yard, and after the new battleship shall
* !i de down the ways he will return to the
Scott residence.
Miss Rarber, a niece of Mrs. McKinley,
in the absence of Mrs. McKinley will
press the electric button and as the ship
begins to slide down the ways, Miss Hel
en Deshler, a relative of Gov. Nash, will
christen the ship with a bottle of cham
pagne.
HOLDING Ill'll OWN.
•’resident Will Not Attend I.nnnch
nn of Ohio.
Snn Francisco, May 17. 9p. m Chief of
Folioc Sullivan, who has Just come from
lllP Scott residence, states to the press
representatives that Secretary Cortelyou
,air ' Mrs. McKinley was holding her
r '" n - He also said that the President
"oukl no t attend the launching of the
•rttleshlp Ohio to-morrow.
About 9:30 a. m. to-morrow the Presl
ri.t expects to go to the Union Iron
' rks on the tug Slocum. He will ad
ress the workmen there and then re
_llrn Immediately to the Scott residence.
rs Hlrschfelder, Cushing and Gibbons
'rrived at the Scott residence to-nlghf
f only before 9 o’clock and are now In
consultation with Dr. Rlxcy. An offl
' - I bulletin of Mrs. McKinley’s present
'Onoltion probably will be Issued after
ne consultation Is over.
H*e Improvement Maintained.
Sail Froncisco, Muy 17, 9:33 p. m.-Mr.
rteiyot, issues the following bulletin:
. McKinley’s physicians find the
mproved condition of the morning has
ecu maintained throughout the day.”
SVJIPATiIY FIIO.II CHINES 13.
' Peeling und Tender Tribute by
Chinese World.
Pan Francisco, May 17.-Tire Dally Chi
t 'e World (printed in Chinese and Eng
'‘'bt in its latest issue contains the fol
lowing;
It is our custom thot each household
'■ “rect within the living room of his res
however humble though the
m * m *y be, a shrine before which he
worship after his own faith. And we
§alum mil) UUirnimj §foto£.
request that this night the elder of each
and every Chinese family pray fervently
and tenderly to the Creator to spare and
restore to health the wife of this great
man; the heart of his heart, for whom he
has shown a devotion which must excite
the admiration of every true hearted
man, be he Christian or Pagan. We
may differ materially in our religious
faiths and because of thousands of years
of training it is sometimes difficult for
us to agree on certain ceremonial
laws, still our love for those
for whom we have taken to our hearts
is identical, and the same tender love
for wife and family is common to all
mankind. Our sympathy for the Pres
ident is as sincere, and as intense as it
could be, were it expressed by his own
people.”
WILL RETURN TO WASHINGTON.
Special Wire to White Home Fur
nishes Bat Little News.
Washington, May 17.—Although the
White House is connected directly by teb
egraph wire with the Scott residence in
San Francisco, but little information
comes as to the condition of Mrs. McKin
ley. The wire has been used chiefly for
important and official cbmmunications
necessary to be sent from Washington to
the President, and *since the illness of
Mrs. McKinley has reached a critical
stage the wire has been little used. This
morning a belated dispatch from Secre
tary Cortelyou was received by Maj. Pru
den, assistant secretary to the President,
stating that the presidential party will re
turn to Washington as soon as the cbn
dition of Mrs. McKinley permits.
McKinley and predestination.
Dr. Hcfonk Relates an Ineident to
General Assembly.
Philadelphia, May 17 —Although it has
been for years the custom of the Pres
byterian Genera! Assembly to begin the
real business sessions of the meeting on
the Friday following the opening to-day,
an innovation was introduced this year
in the form of a twentieth century cele
bration in the Academy of Music. Ad
dresses were made by a number of emi
nent divines, among them Rev. Henry C.
McCook of this city, who, in speaking of
the doctrine of predestination, referred
touchingly to Mrs. McKinley. He stated
that President McKinley, on meeting a
member of the Revision Committee, re
marked to the latter:
“So you are going to revise your con
fession of faith?”
To which the committeeman replied:
"We are going to consider the ques
tion."
"Well,” responded the President, “I
hope you won't revise out of it the doc
trine of predestination."
“Let us hope,” said Dr. McCook, "that
as our beloved President sits by the bed
side of the noWe woman whom he wedded
in a Buckeye Presbyterian church, this
goodly doctrine may be a comfort to
him, whatever the issue, and that he may
say with resignation: ‘Not my will, but
Thine be done.’ ”
MRS. SECRETARY GAGE DEAD.
Heart Trouble, Resulting From Grip
the Immediate Cause,
Washington, May 17.—Mrs. Gage, wife
of Secretary of the Treasury Gage, died
at her residence here at 9:30 o’clock this
evening.
Heart trouble, the result of grip com
plications, was the immediate cause of
death. Mrs. Gage was a native of Al
bany, N. Y., and 58 years of age. She
was married to Secretary Gage in Den
ver. Col., in 1887. There were no chil
dren from their union.
The remains will be interred in Rose
Hill Cemetery, near Chicago. Mrs. Gage
was an Episcopalian in her religious
belief, but during their residence here
she and the secretary have had a pew
in the Metropolitan M. E. Church, where
the President attends.
During their residence In Washington
Secretary and Mrs. Gage have taken
quite an active part in social life at the
capital. Mrs. Gage probably was closer
to Mrs. McKinley than any other of the
ladies of the cabinet.
THE NEWS AT SAN FRANCISCO.
.Mrs. Gage's Dentil Kept From Mrs.
McKinley.
San Francisco, May 17—The news of the
death of Mrs. Gage was received by the
members of the President’s official family
in this city with expressions of regret.
The Associated Press dispatch which was
transmitted to Secretary Cortelyou at the
S.ott residence, conveyed the news to
President McKinley. Extra precautions
were taken to keep the news of Mrs.
Gage's death from Mrs. McKinley.
SECRETARY l/MG TO LEAVE.'
Ilia Daughter's Illneas Calla Him to
Colorado Spring*.
San Francisco, May 17.—Secretary Dong
will not remain here longer than Monday,
owing to the condition of hit* daughter,
who is ill at Colorado Springs. It Is his
Intention to go there Monday and join tile
presidential party at some point in Col
orado, probably Denver, as the train goes
east. Secretary Dong to-day visited all
the warships in the harbor, as well as
the naval barracks here, where Uncle
Sam's jackies are recruited. He was re
ceived aboard each ship with the honors
due to his position. The marine guard
was paraded and there was a great uour
ish of trumpets as he came over
the side. Some of the Northwestern
cities which had arranged to entertain
the President on the return trip, are ap
pealing to the Ohio congressional party
and also to Gov. Nash to visit them, in
order that they may have an opportun
ity to work off some of the enthusiasm
whi h they had stored up for the Presi
dent.
It is positively decided that when Mrs.
McKinley shall be able to travel no stops
will be made on the trip back lo Wtuffi-
Ington. A little excitement and the par
ticipation In any sort of n reception
might overtax her strength, and the
President Is determined to take no risk,
ome she shall recover sufficiently to re
turn home.
A PREACHER CONVICTED.
Gets Three Years far t alas Malls lo
Defraud.
Washington, May 17.—Rev. Litton D.
Bass, recently convicted of using the
malls for purpose to defraud, to-day was
sentenced to three years In the Mounds
vllle, W. Va„ penitentiary and to pay
tines aggregating *I.OOO. The case was
appealed. Judge Barnard in pronounc
ing sentence scathingly denounced the
prisoner. Mr. Boss Is the pastor of two
churches lit Virginia.
SAVANNAH, GA„ SATURDAY. MAY 18, 1901.
ALBANY’S DARK PAGE
TWO DEAD, ONE DYING AND SIX
TEEN SUFFERING.
RATHER QUIET YESTERDAY.
MORE TROOPS AHKIY'E AND MOB
SHOWS APATHY".
Probability of a Settlement of Strike
and Soberness on Account of
Dentils Resnlt In Moderation—Ytr.
Leroy Smith YVas n Prominent Citi
zen and an Authority on YVliist.
The Street Railway Company
Manages to Run n Few Cars.
Albany, N. Y.. May 17.—Two dead, one
dying and sixteen suffering from Injuries
more or less severe, is the re’eord to-day
of the casualties resulting from the strike
of Traction Company employes in
this city. Of the three men who were
wounded by the tire of the National
Guardsmen yesterday William Walsh and
E. Leroy Smith are dead, while William
Rooney’s wound is not dangerous. Will
iam Marshall, the non-union motorman
whose skull was fractured by stones
thrown by the mob that attacked a car he
was taking out of the barn Tuesday, can
not recover. Mr. Smith died this morn
ing. He was prominent in business, politi
cal and social life here, and was the pre
siding officer at the last session of the
American Whist Congress.
A drenching rain succeeding a warm
humid day made it unpleasant for the mil
itary guarding the city to-night, but had
the effect of clearing the street corners
of crowds.
No Disorder Y'esterday.
There was no repetition to-day of the
scenes of disorder and turbulence that
have marked the other days of the
strike. There was the same imposing show
of military strength and in mid-afternoon
600 additional troops of the Ninth Regi
ment of New York city were added to
the already large force now on duty here.
Two elements seemed to contribute to
the quietness that prevailed, one the gen
eral anticipation of a settlement of the
strike, and the other a feeling of sobri
ety that succeeded the anger and indig
nation over the killing of William M.
Wash and E. Deroy Smith. More non
union men w'ere brought into the city,
but, contrary to expectation, their com
ing did not inflame sentiment to an ap
preciable extent. The traction company
added pare of another division to the sec
tion operated by force of arms, and, as
on the preceding day, began late in the
morning and quit early in the evening.
Under orders from their officers the
street patrols kept people moving and It
is doubtful If a crowd numbering 600 as
sembled anywhere in the city during the
day.
The Center of Action.
Quail street barn was again the center
from which action radiated. A heavy
force of troops was massed there and at
9 o’clock a battalion of the Twenty-third
regiment and the signal corps cavalry
troop were sent westward to the New
York Central tracks and picked up twen
ty-five non-union men who had been
quietly dropped at a crossing some dis
tance from the West Albany station.
They were quickly embraced In a hollow
square of Infantry and hurried to Quail
street barn. Once the non-union* men
were safe in the barn the movement of
cars began. Maj. Case, who commanded
the battalion In charge at the barn. In
structed his men that in case of attack
they were to first use their rifle butts,
then their bayonets, and as a last resort
their cartridges. The mounted signal
men were instructed to use first their
horses, then the backs of their sabers,
next their saber blades, and last their
revolvers.
The distribution of troops along the line
into the city and out to North Albany
was the same as on the previous day, and
the whole distance was effectively cov
ered. At certain points sharpshooters
were stationed on roof tops, and every
possible precaution to guard against suc
cessful attack taken. The first car had
glided down into the city before it was
generally known that one was in motion,
but it attracted only slight notice. The
cars carried strong guards who sat with
their guns half aimed, in constant readi
ness for trouble.
The Arrival of the Ninth.
The arrival of the Ninth Regiment cre
ated a stir that subsided offer it had
marched away to its camp on the heights
in South Albany. The special train of
sixteen cars that brought the Ninth fToin
New York, rang its way Into union de
pot at 3:20 o'clock this afternoon, and
when It pulled up the troops came piling
out and soon marched into Broadway.
Their baggage wagons were stoned on the
way out through South Albany, but the
escort disregarded the attack.
The afternoon was featureless save for
the events recorded.
NO SETTLEMENT REACHED.
Company Refuses to Discharge the
New Non-Union Alen.
Albany, N. Y., May 17.—N0 settlement
has been reached In the railway strike.
After hours of conference the officials of
the United Traction Company and the
committee from the organizations of the
strikers adjourned without changing the
situation. The company will proceed lo
run Its ears to-morrow on every line with
in the city limits, with Ihe aid of a mili
tary force, that now numbers 3,000 men.
The reason there is no settlement to-night
is because the company refuse to dis
charge the men brought from other points
to take strikers' places.
This is anew phase of the difficulty
and promises to develop far more serious
consequences and Impediments In the way
of settlement than have been anticipated
at any time sines- the strike was called.
It Is a matter which had not been con
sidered by the strikers or the public and
puts an entirely new aspect on the sit
uation. The company, It Is learned, on the
wage question was willing to Increase Ihe
wages of the extra men and night trip
pers to 19i'* cents per hour, hut refused
to establish a uniform rate of 2a cents an
hour for all employes as requested by the
strikers.
Hon. Edwin F. Uhl Deoil,
Grand Rapids. Mich., May 17.—Hon. Ed
win F. Uhl, former assistant secretary of
state and ambassador to Germany under
tha Cleveland administration, died short
ly after noon to-day.
SERVIA'S ROYAL SCANDAL.
Reported Pregnancy of Qneen
Proves to lie Untrue.
London, May 17.—A remarkable state
of affairs in the Servian royal family was
revealed by official telegrams from Bel
grade to-day. The Vienna newspapers,
in February, announced the accouchment
of Queen Draga, who was married Aug.
5, 1900. This was shown to be untrue.
Recently, the same papers reported she
was about to be confined. As the Czar
was one of the attesting witnesses of the
marriage, he sent a special
Russian envoy to investigate the
strange rumors. The envoy summoned
a trio of Russian and French specialists,
who declared the Queen was not enciente
and an official notifications to this effect
was to-day sent to the diplomatic crops.
The diagnosis of the doctors, however,
does not seem to have satisfied the royal
family and two specialists have been
summoned from Vienna and Bucharest
to report on the ease.
A Sen nila lon. Stnte of AfTnlrn.
London, May 18.—The Servian scandal
becomes stlil more inexplkhble. Accord
ing to the Vienna correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph the doctors attending
Queen Draga have issued a bulletin de
claring that "the case is peculiar, and it
is not impossible that the Queen is only
in the fourth month of tier pregnancy.”
The Vienna papers last night reported
lhat Queen Draga was seriously ill, with
several physicians in consultation, and
that the case would require protracted
treatment.
The greatest indignation has been arous
ed in Belgrade by the report that Queen
Draga failed in a deliberate attempt
to foist t lien the King the child of tier
sister as her own.
The following explanation of the situ
ation In tl.c Servian royal family may be
regarded as authentic. The physicians
have presented a written statement, ac
cording to which there, is no immediate
prospect of Queen Draga’s aceouchem“nt.
She is eoitainly not in an advanced state
of pregnancy, such as would have been
the case had the opinion given last Sep
tember by Dr. Caulet, the French physi
cian, been correct. The physicians pro
ceed to explain that Dr. Caulet may have
been correct, but that the natural prog
ress of pregnancy may have been sub
sequently interrupted. In conclusion they
say that lie Queen's present rondit'on is
in no way disquieting, either with regard
to her lu.ilth or physical constitution, and
that consequently there is no reason why
she should not eventually become a
mother.
AN EARTHQUAKE YESTERDAY.
Passed From Writ to Fust Across
State of Ohio.
Ironton, 0., May 17.—An earthquake
shock was felt here about 1 a. m. It
passed directly west to east. A succes
sion of violent undulation almost merged,
lasted thirty seconds. Many residents
were aroused, and not a few were nau
seated by the rocking motion of the earth.
Itudly Excited at Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, 0., May 17 —An earthquake
shock was felt here at 1 a. m. Houses
were shaken as if by a heavy explosion.
Hundreds of persons rushed into tne
street in their night clothes, and it was
some time before the excitement sub
sided. No serious damage was done.
Furniture Displaced.
Wellston, 0., May 17.—A pronounced
earthquake was felt herd at 3 a. m. to
day. The first disturbance was of suf
ficient force to awaken many persons. It
was followed by two hard convulsive
tremors of the earth that displaced fur
niture in many houses.
Was Fell at 7.nnesvlllr.
Zanesville, 0., May 17.—A slight shock
of earthquake was felt here at X a. m.
Huntingdon, YV. Va., Felt It.
Huntington, W. Va., May 17.—A severe
earthquake was felt here about 2 a. m.
THE UMTEII TR AVELERS.
The Grand Connell In Session at
Richmond, Vn.
Richmond, Va„ May 17.—The Grand
Council of the United Commercial Trav
elers met here to-day. Grand Councillor
Gilbert of Dexington, Ky., presided.
The body was formally welcomed to
the city by Mayor Taylor, and an appro
priate response was made by Mr. Gilbert.
Officers for ensuing year were elected
as follows:
W. S. Brown, Bluefleld, W. Va., grand
senior councillor.
J. C. Hunt, Dexington, Ky., grand jun
ior councillor.
R. N. Greathouse, Staunton, Va., grand
conductor.
J. T. Morgan, Douisville, Ky., grand
page.
J. C. Swartz, Dynchburg, Va., grand
sentinel.
J. T. Gilbert, Dexington, Ky., past grand
senior councillor.
The council will meet in Wheeling, W.
Va., next year on the second Friday and
Saturday of May.
THE COTTON DUCK COMBINE.
Flrat Conference Itesnlts In Stop
ping AVnr of Prices.
Baltimore, May 17.—A meeting was held
here to-day of of the va
rious interests connected with the United
States Cotton Duck Corporation at which
the terms of exchange of stock were rati
fied.
Following the meeting was a conference
relative to the organization and policy of
the new corporation. This was attended
by representatives of all parties In inter
est. A resolution was passed that no
change be made In the price of the pro
ducts of the mills acquired or to be ac
quired until after May 27. This ends tha
war of prices which had been on. What
will be the future policy after May la
yet to be fixed.
AN ATTORNEY ARRESTED.
Represented Counterfeiters and Is
Now t barged With Complicity.
Philadelphia, May 17.—John D. Semple,
a prominent Camden, N. J., attorney, was
arrested to-day by United States secret
service detectives, charged with complic
ity In the counterfeiting of *2O Unit si
States treasury notes. Semple was coun
sel for Bredell * Taylor, who were the
engravers for the Jacobs & Kendlg gang
of counterfeiters.
Ninety Hoers Surrender.
Petersburg, Northern Transvaal. Wed
nesday. May Ninety Boers, Including
Barendvorster and Heystek. the former
landroet and many former officials have
surrendered. The district Is rapidly set
tling down to the usual conditions.
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH
FATHEn PHILLIPS’ BODY' FOUND IN
NEW YORK.
WAS A FRIEND OF MINERS.
THE CAUSE OF DEATH NOT YET
DISCOVERED.
All the rircninntaiiers Snrronndcd
by Mystery and But Little Light
So Fnr Massage Operator, In
YVhose Rooms Body YY'ns Found,
Under Arrest—Deceased Was Pas
tor of St. Gabriel's Church nt
Hazleton anil Was Active In Hls
Effort to Avert Ihe Recent Threat
ened Miners’ Strike.
New York, May 17.—The body of a man
found late last night in a house in Ninth
avenue has been identified as that of
Rev. Edward S. Phillips of St. Gabriel’s
Church, Hazelton, Pa., who recently nad
a conference with J. Pierpont Morgan in
reference to the threatened strike In the
iron and coal regions of Pennsylvania.
Kirk Stanley, a massage operator, In
whose rooms the body was found, is un
der arrest as a suspicious person.
Decomposition had advanced so far
when the body was discovered that a cur
sory examination was not sufficient to
reveal the cause of death.
Stanley has been subjected to a rigid
examination and is said to have told con
flicting stories. Mrs. Bernius, from whom
Stanley leased four rooms, in one of
which the body was found, says that her
tenant claimed to be from San Francisco
and called himself "Dr. Stanley.” He was
accompanied by a young woman whom
he introduced as his wife. The body was
discovered by Mrs. Bernius’ daughter,
who went into Stanley's apartments to
remove some bedding which was hang
ing out of the window.
The police were immediately notified
and a search of the body disclosed a
number of papers. Among them was a
letter from John Mitchell, president of
the United Mine Workers, and addressed
to Rev. Dr. Edward S. Phillips, Hazle
ton, Pa. There were also several tele
grams from Mitchell addressed to the
priest, a half-fare rate coupon, such as
is issued to clergymen, and several re
ceipts made out in Dr. Phillips’ name.
Stanley Under Arrest.
Stanley was arrested at midnight. The
prisoner seemed to be suffering from the
effects of drink or drugs. His manner
was that of a man who was badly dazed.
He said his name was Kirk Stanley, and
that he had come to this city about a
year and a half ago. He said they called
him Doctor, but he had no diploma. He
was a massage operator and Intended to
open an office here.
The body of Father Phillips was removed
to the morgue. Dr. A. F. Dougherty of
Wilkesltarre, who said he Is a nephew of
the priest, identified the body. He said
Father Phillips had come to the city to
buy some statuary for his church.
Coroner Bausch committed Stanley to
the Tombs in default of SIO,OOO bail, to
await the result of the autopsy.
After the autopsy on the body of Fath
er Phillips had been completed Coroner
Bausch announced that no marks of vio
lence had been found on tho body. Tne
condition of the organs showed that the
man had suffered from chaonic nephritis
and fatty liver. The coroner said that,
owing to the suspicious circumstances
surrounding the case, it was deemed ad
visable to have the vital organs analyzed.
Stanley was arraigned in Police Court,
and was remanded to the custody of the
coroner. He refused to make any stats
ment in court.
Stanley's Remarkable Story,
Coroner Rausch visited Stanley in his
cell to-day'and there, after much persua
sion, the prisoner told the following re
markable story to the coroner:
“It is true I knew the priest, and this
is the way I became acquainted with him.
I left my home about midnight May S
and walked over to the corner of Ninth
avenue and Fiftieth street. There I saw
standing on the corner the priest, talk
ing with two girls. He was somewhat in
toxicated, anu so was I, for I had been
drinking in my rooms. The priest was
in good humor, and so were the girls.
They spoke 'to me as I approached
them, and I slopped. After a little con
versation X asked them to come with me
to my rooms, where we would have some
whisky. They all accepted the Invitation,
and in a few minutes were seated in my
sitting room drinking whisky.
"The girls remained with us about Iwo
or three hours and then left, saying they
had to go home. After they left Isyth
the priest and 1 were taken 111. I don't
know whether the girls had put anything
In our drinks or not, 'but we were nause
ated. The priest took a small bottle of
medicine from his vest pocket and swal
lowed a little and then told me to do
the same. I did so. and In a little while
we both frit better.
“It was then the priest told me he was
a Roman Catholic clergyman from Penn
sylvania and offered to financially hack
me In my dure. He did not tell rat his
name.
He AA'ent Out for n AAnlk.
"As dawn was breaking I told the priest
T thought 1 would take a little walk, as
the air would do me good, and I asked
him to accompany me, buf he said he
would rather rest where he was. 1 went
out and returned, 1 should say, two hours
later.
“When I got track the priest was gone.
That was the last time I ever saw him.
The dead man In the room which Capt.
Donohue showed me was not the priest I
knew. The dead man looked like a ne
gro.”
tWanley could not describe the two girls,
nor would he admit having had a woman
there whom he called his wife.
Ills Altai Organs In Rail Shape.
Dr. O'Hanlon, who made the autopsy,
said:
"The autopsy showed that the man suf.
fered from chronic Bright’s disease, fatty
liver and fatty heart, any of which would
have been sufficient to cause death. Of
course, ho might have been given a hot
bath and might have been smothered.
There were no'signs of alcoholism in the
stomach."
Father Phillips' friends said the body
probably would he shipped to the priest's
late home to-morrow. They expect lo
make a lengthy explanation of the priest's
acts up o May 8. the day on which he is
supppoaed to have met his death. The po
lice theory so far is that the priest died
In Stanley’s room, either after having
been drugged for robbery, or simply as a
result of Intoxication and excitement and
that Stanley was afraid to notify the au
thorities, putting It off from day to day.
A watch owned by Father Phillips Is
missing.
Dr. A. S. Dougherty of Ashley, Pa., ne
phew of the priest said:
"It may be that Father Phillips was
lured to Stanley's place for the purpose
of robbery and thot he died there that
night. I do not believe that the murder
theory is tenable. I have known Father
Phillips for 25 years, and this is the sec
ond time I have known of his going out
on a spree.
"Shortly before ho left Hazelton for
New York my mother visited him and
she told me after her visit that she did
not find him to be the same man that he
was formerly, that she feared his ner
vous system was giving way and that he
was decidedly unstrung.”
Capt. Titus said to-night that he had
important clues, and while he did not
rare to commit himself he was satisfied
that woman in the case would be ar
rested shortly.
aguinaldolnterviewed.
Tnlkn of tlie Government American*
Should Give Kill|>lno*.
Manila. May 17.—Aguinaldo, in an inter
view' with the correspondent of the Asso
ciated Press, to-day expressed the opinion
that the American government of the
Philippines, in order to be unquestionably
satisfactory, should conform strictly to the
constitution. Asked whether he consid
ered the Filipinos capable of exercising
all the privileges guaranteed by a literal
interpretation and application of the con
stitution, he declined to express an opin
ion.
Concerning the political and commercial
future of the archipelago, Aguinaldo was
reserved. He said it was hardly time to
discuss it. while In what he considers to
be captivity. The military officials say he
is kept guarded principally for his own
protection. Aguinaldo says he knows of
no enemies, needs no protection and is
willing to go unattended if permitted to
do so. He is pleased with the municipal
law conferring full local self-government.
Concerning the provincial law by which
the governor only Is an elective official,
Aguinaldo was uncommunicative.
It is not expected that Aguinaldo will
continue to be prominent in Philippine af
fairs. though his friends concede his ex
ceptional abilities for leadership.
CHAPPELL SCORES CRENSHAW
Raap Inarntlltide From Onr Who Him
Enjoyed No Many Rich Offices.
Columbus, Ga., May 17.—Senator Tom
Chappell is out In Interview, scoring Hon.
Thomas C. Crenshaw for his McLaurln
letter. He says in part: "Mr. Crenshaw
clannot dignify his position by classing
himself with McLaurin for the reason
that a senator's official position requires
that he should take a stand and announce
himself on political Issues, but without in
vitation or provocation, Mr. Crenshaw
writes a letter to a stranger, and then
makes that letter public, thereby forcing
an opportunity to go wrong. No, not to
go wrong, but to let be known his will
ingness to go wrong on a sufficient invi
tation.
"1 regret that a Democrat, who has
been so often, so deservedly and so highly
honored with profitable office in the party,
should announce that his ctonseience has
not been with the party. That announce
ment would not have been so regretful to
the public if it had been made when he
was applying for office in the party in
stead of on the eve of his retirement.
"There are many issues on which good
Democrats are divided, notably on the
currency question and colonial expansion,
but the division does not Justify the re
pudiation of the party by one who like
Mr. Crenshaw, has been so well provided
with rich offices under it.”
IMPERIALISTIC AMEMTIES.
“George” nnd “William” Exchange
Courteous Telegrams.
Washington. May 17.—The following ca
blegrams have been exchanged:
“President of the United States, Wash
ington. I thank you, sir, for sending
your fine cruiser, the Brooklyn, which I
have just had the pleasure of visiting, to
Australia to take part In commonwealtn
celebrations. Your action Is deeply ap
preciated by myself and the Australian
subjects of my father, the King.
"George.”
"His Royal Highness, the Duke of Corn
wall and York, Melbourne: Owing to my
absence from Washington, an acknowl
edgment of Your Royal Highness' courte
ous telegram of the 7th Instant, had l>een
delayed. I thank you for your kind ex
pression of appreciation of this govern
ment's action in sending the Brooklyn to
Melbourne. William McKinley.”
THEIR FAILI RE ANNOUNCED.
Gurley A Johnson's Liabilities Close
to ggOO.tHNI.
New York, May 17.—Formal announce
ment of the failure of Gurley & John
son was rqade from the rostrum of the
Stock Exchange to-day. The Junior mem
ber, Richard A. Johnson, Is a member of
the exchangej which he Joined Feb. 2.
1899. The. firm’s liabilities ora said hero
to be close to *200,000. They had no New
York office.
lirokers' Doors Ulosed.
AVashlngton, May 17.—The doors of the
office of the brokerage firm of Gurley and
Johnson were not opened to-day.
A REEF MAN AH RENTED.
Former Manager for Morris Reef
fom|inny Short Over $IO,Ofl:i.
Philadelphia, May 17.-0. B. Whitney,
former manager of this city for the Mor
ris Beef Company of Chicago, has been
arrested, charged with embezzlement. The
discovery of Whitney’s peculations was
made two weeks ago, when Auditor
Dougherty of the Chicago office, In going
over the book**, found a shortage In stock
amounting to 50,000 pounds. Mr. Dough
erty says the shortage thus far amounts
to over *IO,OOO. Whitney made a full con
fession and was aent to Jail In default
of *I,OOO ball.
Lost I'nrt of Her Cargo.
London, May 17 —The British steamer
Broombuugh, Capt. Boys, which sailed
from New Orleans, April 18, and Norfolk,
April 27, for .'Brest, arrived at that port
to-day with the loss of part of her car
go and deck load, It having been Jetti
soned on the voyage.
Our Little Game AA’lth I’ortagat,
London. May 18.—’The United States
government is trying to persuade Portu
gal, says the correspondent of the Morn
ing Leader, "to cede an Island In the
Azores for a coaling station."
Mr. Morgan's Stay la Parle.
Paris. May 17.—J. Plerpont Morgan
expected to stay In Paris for several days.
H® will then sail for home, without re
turning to Alx lea Bains.
DAILY. $8 A YEAR.
5 CENTS A COPY.
WEEKLY 2-TTMES-A-WB7EK.iI A TEAR
THE BRIDGE AT PEKIN
MAY BECOME A! IBTERSATIONAL
AFFAIR.
BRITISH ARE SORE ABOUT IT.
GERMAN EXPLANATION IS NOT
SATISFACTORY.
Rrltlsli Tug Fired on and Two Mem
ber* of Chinese Crew Fatally
Wounded—Other Members of Crew
Taken to German Prison nnd
Flogged—Gen. son Lessel Promises
That the Incident “Shall Not Be
Repented”—London Times Grow*
Hot Over the Matter.
London, May 17.—The Bwa incident at
Tien Tsin May 4. when some German
soldiers guarding a German bridge across
the Pei-Ho at the south end of the British
concession there, fired on the British tug
Ewo wounding two of her crew, after the
vessel had touched the bridge, which im
peded river traffic, is assuming a graver
character. Owing to the unsatisfactory
nature of the German commander's ex
planations. the matter has been referred
to the British minister at Pekin, Sir
Ernest Satow, with a view to diplomatic
action being taken.
According to a dispatch from Pekin to
Ihe London Times, published to-day, af
ter two of the Chinese crew had been
wounded fthey have since died) the re
mainder were arrested, taken to a Ger
man prison and flogged. Gen. Lome
Campbell asked Gen. von Lessel for an
explanation for the “unwarrantable act of
brutality.” Von LesHel's reply, which has
Just been received, promising that the In
cident shall not be repeated, at least, so
far as the use of arms is concerned, is
regarded as quite Inadequate.
The Times, in an editorial, says:
Apart from the question of the flag
which the tug flew we have no hesita
tion In declaring that such punishments
are out of all proportion to the alleged
offense. We would have condemned them
If they had been inflicted on coolies sail
ing under the German flag at Kiao Chou.
The flogging proves that the German au
thorities deemed that something more
than two lives was necessary to atone
for the heinous offense of running
against a German bridge. We will want
to know who the authorities were who
took the law into their own hands and
executed it In this brutal fashion. The
fact that the crow dealt with in this
high-handed style were under the British
flag introduces a serious factor. Von
Lcsscl's apology is an aggravation of the
original wrong done us. It is not the
sort of satisfaction we are likely to ac
cept. Tien Tsin is not the only place
where Germans arc disposed to forget
that we are their allies and not their
subordinates.'’
The Times concludes with a condemna
tion of the various German expeditions.
COMPANY B OF THE NINTH.
AA'lll Protect tlie American Legation
at Pekin.
Washington, May 17.—The Instructions
Issued by Gen. Chaffee, under direction
of the War Department, In regard to the
protection of the American legation at
Pekin after the departure of the United
States troops from China, were made
public at the department to-day. They
designate Company B of the Ninth In
fantry as the legation guard and Maj.
E. B. Robertson of that regiment is de
tailed as commander. Maj. Robertson's
attention is especially invited to the fact
that the troops under his command are
stationed In a foreign country with which
the United States Is on terms of friend
ship. The guard must therefore not be
used aggressively unless In defence of
the American legation or persons and
property of American citizens In its im
mediate vicinity. The guard will repel
attacks made by Chinese on the Ameri
can legation or Its own position, and If
necessary to do so may Are upon the as
sailants. It may eo-operate with other
foreign troops for the defense of the le
gations In event of attack being made
on same by any Chinese forces.
Maj. Robertson Is instructed to consult
freely with the United States minister
at Pekin concerning the purposes and
functions of his command, and In all ex
cept professional and administrative mat
ters. he will be guided by his wishes and
desires A state of the most strict dis
cipline Is strongly urged. Until the bar
racks to be constructed are ready for
occupancy, the headquarters and about
two-thirds of the guard will be In build
ings |n the Temple of Agriculture, and the
remainder will be quartered In barracks
at the south gate of the Forbidden City.
THE NEW LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY,
Callaway of New York Central to Re
President.
New York. May 17.—1 t was announced
to-day by Harvey Fisk & Bons that S.
R. Callaway, president of the New York
Central and Hudson River Railroad, will
resign that office to accept the presidency
of the new American Locomotive Com
pany.
The new corporation will .include the
following companies: Brooks Locomotive
Woiks, Dunkirk. N. Y.; Cooke Locomo
tive Works, Patterson, N. J.; Manchester
Locomotive Works. Manchester, N. H.;
Pittsburg Locomotive and Car Works,
Pittsburg; Rhode Island Locomotive
AVorks, Providence, R. I.; Richmond I lo
comotive Works. Richmond, A’a.; Schen
ectady Locomotive Works, Schenectady,
N. Y.
It Is declared that the American Loco
motive Company, which was financed by
Harvey, Fisk A Sons, and W. C. Bheldon
A Cos., will control fully two-thirds of the
output of locomotive** in thintcountry.
Admiral He nicy's /Movements.
Washington. May 17.—A cablegram re
ceived to-day from Admiral Remey by
the Navy Department announces that he
will leave Melbourne next Sunday for
Auckland, New Zealand, where the
Brooklyn goes at the invitation of the
colonial government.
Arrested After Twenty-right Years.
Jackson. Miss., May 17— A. P. Brady, a
merchant here, was arrested to-night for
the murder of William Dlnsmore near
Coleman. Tex.. 2* years ago.
Gen. Mascurdn Surrenders.
Manila, May 17.-Gen. Mascardo, with
32* men. has ourrendered to Capt. Joseph
P. O'Neil of the Twenty-fifth Infantry,
at Sun Anatonia, Zambalea province.