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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
TURKISH Atrocities.
Accounts Received State That They
Are Dreadful.
NUMBER MASSACRED.
The Plight OF Those Who Survive
Is Truly Pitiable, They Having
TO Satisfy Their Hunger
by Hating Grass.

London. Sept. THE Daily Mails
correspondent az Monastlr telegraphs:
There II no doubt that Turkish
war OF determination Is proceeding In
the okrida district The massacres OF
a century ago are as nothing compar-
ed with those occurring daily In the
vilayet OF Monastir. | have obtained
substantial evidence 20 prove that the
Turkish Nizamas turkish regular
troops) are In most cases. committing
unheard of atrocities. which are not
solely the work OF the Bashl Bazouks.
as the authorities are seeking TO prove,
The plight OF the survivors is terrible.
Not daring 10 leave their houses. and
subsisting on grass and water. they re-
semble people In the last stages OF fam
Inc. The Turks are also losing heavily.
judging from the number OF injured ar
irving here. Among the instances he
gives In support OF his statement. the
correspondent relates that priests
son In one village was layed alive and
kept In this horrible condition for sew
eral days. TO the delight OF his tormen-
tors, until a merciful Turk shot him
dead
Reports have reached the revolution
airy headquarters az Constantnoople Of
atrocities by the Turks IN the village
OF Nelmosti In the district OF Debre
The troops and Bashl Bazouks are said
20 have surrounded the village and part
OF them entered and began plundering
the house and assaulting the women.
Tn" other soldiers remained outside
and killed those inhabitants who tried
20 escape The Turks then set fire TO
the village IN four places. burning
twelve women ana children. one child
was hanged. Altogether sixty peasants
We're killed and their bodies were left
lying IN the streets
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
CHICAGO sULeARlANs.
An Organization to Give Assistance TO
Their Native Land

Chicago. Sept believing war with
Turkey to be Imminent Chicago Bulga-
rlans are organizing Co give financial
support to their native land and 90 send
hghtlng men TO the ngld A number
OF Bulgarians have lgft for PhiIadel-
phia. where a regiment Is being form
Cd
Among those who have left Tor the
scene 81 the threatened war b. Stanis-
las Svetokoff OF Waukegan. formerly
lieutenant In the bulgarian army
Meanwhile 1000 Chicago members OF
n Greek patriotic society that has for
lts chief object the extension 81 Greek
territory. have manifested their lack
~ sympathy with the bulgarian revo-
mtlonary movement The Greeks de-
clare that the bulgarian revolution l.
prompted by Russia
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
STRUCK A COW
Engineer and Fireman Of Train Had
Miraculous Escape.

Goshen. Ind, Sept 7-Southbouud
big -Four passenger train No u was
wrecked here Sunday morning by hit
ting a COW The engine turned over
and landed half way down an en-
bankment. The engineer and fireman
escaped unhurt. While the wrecking
crew was clearing the track In the
afternoon chain broke the recon
hurting IL into the crowd that was
the proceedings Samuel OIL
liver received broken thigh and H.
IN a serious condition. Victor Kauf-
man. aged thirteen, gas badly injured
In both legs. and Charles AhlWiuc. aged
ten was seriously injured.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
SUSPECT ARRESTED
He Made Several Efforts to Speak TO
President Roosevelt

New York. Sept "A powerfully
built man caused considerable excite
ment a. President Roosevelt was about
10 board the train In IIoboken FOR his
trip 10 Syracuse hy persistently trying
10 follow aud making several efforts TO
speak 10 the chief executive.
lie was seized by the chief ~ police
Of Hoboksu aud two policemen and
hustled nto q waiting room. where he
was searched lie was found 10 be
unarmed and was released
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Are lnvss,iaa,ina

jacksonville. Cll Sept THE dis
trlct attorney and sheriff are iuvestl-
gntlng the death of Mrs Elylra Scales
Greene. 600 aunt of BW Nye. the we'll
known humor.st Mrs Gtoaue's death
recently was attributed to gas asphyN-
latlou. The district attorney states
that ha has received Information thgt
her dalth was NOT accidental
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
nn. KiIlea. sever,I Hurl.

Hartford. Arb, Sept THE pit boss
was Killed and several miners wore
hurt by gas explosion that partly
wrecked the Prairie creek mine. owned
by the Mexican Gulf Coal ana Trans
portluon company The mine is a new
one and the number OF men employed
was not large
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Twenty One Indicted.

Guthrie. okla. Sept THE federal
grand jury ut Hobart. okla. investlgat-
ing the alleged frauds iu the cxpendi-
ture OF government funds. completed
two weeks work and had returned
twonty-one indictments. u b. estimat-
ed that two weeks more will be requir-
ed 10 complete the investigation Ia
Kiowa county.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Guarded BY Sailors.

Constantluople. sept 1-Theinterlors
OF most OF the embassies here are
guarded by armed sailors from their
respective guardships The German
embassy. ln the absence Of rs guard
ships, the Loreley which o. cruising
In the Black sea. Is guarded by Turk
ish soldiers
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Riqorous Treatment.

Constantlnople. Sept Private adj
vices from Adrlanople report that the
troops In the Kirk-Kilisse district are
treating the inhabitants with greater
rigor Every Bulgarian village fur
nishing recruits 10 the insurgents has
been bombarded and destroyed. the
inhabitants being given barely time 20
escape
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
lnve.tLnat-on unae- Wnr

Ardmorc. T. r, sept inspector
Taylor of Washington. representing
the department 90 Justice is making "a
complete inspection ot the United
States marsh3Is office harN ne is In
quiriug into fha charges made hv D.
FuIs Fox of Arlm1ra against Ml-shai
Colbert
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Fifty Additions.

ChlckBsha, T., Sept THE biggest
revival CO. years is now iu progress here
AZ the Christian church. ~ began two
weeks ago ana o. being conducted by
the pastor Rev John \ stevens. as
sisted by Rev j. r Boon. % celebrated
evangelist who has Travelled extensive
" In Egpyt ana tho Holy Land There
have been over MY additions Go th"
church and me meeting is just now AZ
its height
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Twelve CONVICTED.
Richard Roberts Made Complete Con.
fessIon In DanviILe Riot Matter.

DauvlGc. IIl, Sept Twelve OF the
fourteen parties ON TRIAL charged with
riotiug were convicted. Richard Rob-
orts made complete confession. one
OF tho defendants convicted was Mrs
Bessie Dodge. John Krcer and Richard
Roberts We're acquitted. An other
prisoners denied participating In the
riot.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Burned 10 Death

Scranton. pa. Sept Two young
sons of 50. Epstein. living with their
parents over 1 junk shop. were burned
20 death ln o. Ono which destroyed The
building. Tho Gra i1 supposed t1 have
been ~ luccudnrv origin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Awaits Developments.

Constantinoplc. Sept minister
Ieischman Is not taking any steps re-
garding the pttempt upon Vice Consul
Megelssen at Beirut. but Is quietly
awaiting developments on the part OF
the porte.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Bitten by Toad

Guthrie. OKLA Sept Annie Fred
erioks died near Alva 'n great agony.
after sunora.rg two days from he li'r
of horned toad She was travelling
overland with her parents
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
DossETT ARRESTED.
Charged With the Murder Of a Rsla.
tive in Tennessee.

Oklahoma city OKLA Sept -
Thomas DUssctt was arrested here
charged with the murder Of his broth
er-in-law at Lafayette. Tenn. three
years ago BE had been ln oklahoma
two years Ills arrest was caused by a
Tennessee man who recognized him as
he passed -m on the stree, Dosseit
says the killing was done On self de-
Tense
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-08
Loubet Reeeiye,lodns.

Paris. Sept. 1.-Prosident Ioubet
gave an audience 20 Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
TWO WIVES CLAIM BODY
Produce Dealer in the East Appears 10
Have Been a Much Married
Man.

Camden. N. j.. Feb la.@Tw0 women.
each declaring herself TO be the legal
wife Of Thomas G.. Davenport. q Pill
adelphja produce dealer. who died In
hospital here Monday night, have
called at the morgue TO claim his body
with them came attorneys TO look
nfter the interests Of each, All the It'll
gants were referred to Prosecutor
Lloyd. who advised them what course
10 pursue.
One of the women, who gave her
name as ANry Ann Davenport, claims
10 have been married to Davenport in
I>G5. She was divorced from him IL
years ago the divorce being condi-
tional one Davenport, however, after
visiting several OF the western states,
was emarried and took up his resi-
dence In collingswood, N. ].
II was finally decided to keep the
body subject TO the orders Of Mrs.
Alice Davenport. or the wife with
whom the man had been living up to
the time OF nis death.
II is said that Mary Ann Daven-
ports claim was made in the hope
that she and her children might have
a share in the estate, which amounts
to about $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
II the Measures Are Not Ratified
Extra Session Of Congress
Will Be Called.
PRESIDENT MEANS BUSINESS
DiIly DaIIying With Panasn>
Canal and Cuban Reciproc-
ity Excites the Ire of
Chief Executive.

Washington. Feb. 1s.-Presidenf
Roosevelt viii call an extraordinary xes
sion Of the senate OF the 5sth congress
unless both the Panama canal and shs
Cuban reciprocity treaty are ratified
at the present session. The president
made this declaration Of his intention
to several senator's today, and he made
II as emphaticly and unequivocally -
he was capable Of making It.
1t is deemed likely by officials Of the
administration and by many senator's
that both treaties viii be ratified be-
fore March 4, but the necessity for their
early ratification is regarded by the
president as 50 urgent that in tie esent
OF the failure If either one or both az
the present session he win issue Inn
mediately his call for an extra session
It is said that there are grave reasons
Of state why both treaties should be
ratified as soon as possible. These
have induced the president TO mako
the announcement to senators Of his
determination.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
Train Crashes Into a Trolley Car
Filled With High School
Students.
TWELVE MEET THEIR DEATH
Mutilated Bodies Are Scattered
About the Street by an Ap-
paliing Accident at o
Crossing.

Newark. N. j., Feb. ia trolley
car. loaded with pupils on their way to
the high school. was run into today, at
the Clifton avenue crossing. by Della
ware, Lackwanna & Western railroad
train. Twelve persons were killed and
30 or more injured. Some OF the injur-
ed may die. Twenty of the injured
passengers were taken to hospital.
and others were able to go to their
homes. The identification OF The dead
and injured was difficult task, and
was accomplished very slowly.
The train, which was running at al
most full speed. was seen by the motor
man, who put on the brakes and did
all he could TO stop the car, but the
wheels slipped on the rails, which were
covered with Ice, and the car slid for
ward until its front platform projected
over the railroad track. The pilot OF
the engine struck the platform. threw
the car around and then toppled 1t over
The train went on and was not stopped
until 1t had gone several blocks from
the crossing.
The body Of one of the victims, a girl.
was found on the pilot Of the locomot-
i've when II was brought to a standstill.
The accident occurred~at the Clifton
avenue crossing, long noted as a danger
Gus spot The trolley car was one Of
the special vehicles which the North
Jersey Street Railway company runs
between and o'clock five days in the
week for the especial accommodation Of
high school pupils. 1t was crowded
with young men and women from all
parts Of the city.
The train which caused the accident
was the Delaware & Pacific express.
There is some question as to whether
both crossing gates were down when
the car and the train approached the
crossing at the same time.
The motorman saw the train and put
on the brakes with all force, The car,
however, slid upon the icy rails until
the front platform projected over the
tracks. A moment later the crash
came. The pilot of the engine struck
the front platform and tipped the car
over. The pupils were precipitated
under the wheels Of the engine. To
some death came Immediately. Others
moment in fearful agony.
Dead and injured children lay in all
The motorman's skull was
fractured, 1t is thought he will die.
The sight was a sickening one. Mutt
lated bodies were scattered in every di-
rection. The uninjured carried the in
jurei children to nearby places of tenn
porary refuge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
EVERYTHING
ON TIPTOE
Events Have Reached a Boiling
Point al Salem and To.
nights the Night.
NOTHING DONE YESTERDAY
Muitn0mah IL Restless and Seek
Ing Every Opportunity to
Solidify Opposition to
q. w. Fulton.

Salem, Feb. fo.--Tomorrow night a
senator viii be elected TO succeed JOS
eph simon. All the forces have been
ut work this evening 10 effect change
In thc situatlon'to enable some candi-
date 10 secure majority OF the legis-
lature which In the absence OF one
member VIII be 10 votes Fulton ow
has 81 counting himself II Is under
stood that 10 Mulinomah county mem
hers have agreed TO stand solid for
Muitnomah county man. Geer has ls
votes that nrr generally ciassed an his
all. Wood. democrat. has II. and they
have resolved to vote for him I'll the
last.
The. great effort tonight is to get at
least portion OF the Geer forces TO
unite with Multnomah county In voting
for Portland man. No agreement has
yet been made, and the effort win prob
ably continue late tonight Fulton Is
also working hard for that portion OF
the Geer forces from Marion county
and has hopes Of success.
No one expects an election until the
last hour. No material change Is ex-
pectcd before the evening session
The largest crowd of the session since
Inauguration day was In attendance.
All through the morning the Hobbies OF
the capitol were ,hronged. The fact
that today's would be the final ballot
previous 10 the grand climax and that
all sorts OF rumors were rife as 10 the
possible senatorial Developments 10 to-
days joint assembly had brought peo-
pie out In droves. Notwithstanding
the numerous Wild rumors, however
the initiated looked for nothing start
ungly new today. When the hour of
noon arrived every nook and corner Of
the representative hall. except the
space reserved for the senators. were
filled. the sergeant-at-arms and the
doorkeeper having great difficulty in
clearing a passageway down the main
aisle so that the senators could pass
through.
Gecr lost Nottingham OF Multn0mah
and Paulsen of claokamas, today and
gained Hodson and Smith of Mnltnona,
ah, so that his total IL unchanged.
Nottingham perpetrated practical
Joke by making a speech which bore all
the earmarks OF leading UP to a vote
Tor Fulton and then casting his ballot
for Representative Hume. These were
the features of especial interest at to-
days session.
Following is the result OF the ballot
ing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
BREAKERS AHEAD


New York, Feb. 19,-British naval au-
thorities think there is mort trouble
ahead with Venezuela, says the Her.
AIDS Port of Spain, Trinidad. represen-
tative They say that England is de-
termined not to recognize Castro and
that her war vessels viii not hesitate
to iire on ships on shore upon any man.
ifestations of interference with British
trade with Venezuela.
No instructions have yet been receiv-
ed regarding the delivery of warships
to Castro 1t is believed here that moth
ing will be done until the terms Of
the agreement are received from WASH
ington. The German cruiser Fake and
the British warships Tribuna, Alert,
Pantome and Columbine have arrived.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
DOG FR1GHTENs HUNDREDS,

New York. Feb. 1s-Nine persons
have been bitten and hundreds terror
lied by dog. supposed to be suffering
from rabies, that ran about lower
broadway and through several adja-
cent streets. While 1t is not known
positively whether the dog was mad,
all those who were bitten We're sent
to the Pasteur institute for treatment.
The dog was killed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
SHE MARRIED his NAME
Lieutenant Colonel F, Seymour Bas-
sington Decorates the Rouges'
Gallery.

st. Louis, Feb, 1s.-The man serving
six months term in the city work.
house, who lived here for some time as
Lieutenant Colonel +. Seymour Bas-
sington, a member of the British mo-
bility," and married lady of Kansas
City, who believed his story Of wealth
and title, was today identified as Geo.
Barton, noted English criminal. A
photograph of Barton received from
Scotland Yard completed the identifi-
cation, and finally the prisoner admit
ted it. too Barton said.
THE crime which / committed in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
BELGIUM SEEKING CLAIMS
Representative Going to Washington
to Confer With Minister
Bowen.

New York. Feb. 19.-Ferdinand Van
derheid. charge d'affaires OF Belgium
to Venezuela arrived here today on the
Kronprince Wilhelm. He is on his
way to Washington to see Minister
Bowen and will try to get settle
ment OF the claim Of Belgium agaist
Venezuela.
These claims, yanderhed said, are 49,
000, 900 franks ami continuation of the
construction of water works at Caracas
by Belgian engineers. He hopes TO
conclude the treaty with Minister Bow
en-.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
From Death to Life.

Tacoma, Feb. 1s.-E. Chase, who to-
gether with his partner, John Prucha,
was yesterday. reported in dispatch
from Manila to have been slain by
natives on Placer claims in the north
Of Zambonaga, Mindanoa, arrived in
Tacoma tonight from San Francisco
where he arrived on the transport
Thomas January %.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
ALLIES APPEAR CROOKED
Supposed That Fleet Is Going to As
sist Revolutionists.

New York, Feb. 19.--Astonishment
Is expressed In government circles here,
says the Herald's Caracas correspond
snt, that nothing has been yet heard
of the return of the Venezuelan fleet
as stipulated in the protocols. Offic-
als can only explain this as the re-
suit of the desire Of the allies to as
sist the revolutionists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
REFUSES BIG OFFER
John Mitchell Will Do Nothing That
VIII Interfere With His
Duties.

Indianapolis. Feb. 1s-President John
Mi chell OF the United Mineworkers OF
America today refused an offer Of
$4,000 to appear this year on the Chau-
tauQua circle. Mitchell said he did not
feel justified in making any engage
ments that might conflict with his work
for the miners organization,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20

England is attoned for. served my
time and am not out on forged par
don, as has been stated, and the records
there Will show H."
Barton was arrested several weeks
ago, after an encounter with the bro
ther OF wilhelmina cochrane Of KAN
sas city, whom he had duped into
marrying him. !.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
THREATENS HER LIFE.
Young Lady Receives Poison From .
Jealous Woman.

New York, Feb. fs.-Miss Luln Cole
OF this city received on Valentines day
phial Of poison by mail. and sincs
then has received letters threatening
her life. The valentine and letters
have been turned over to the postal
authorities, who are making an inves-
tigation. Miss Cole thinks the letters
were sent by young woman out o.
jealousy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
Seattle on Gambling.

Seattle, Feb. ls.-The grand jury to-
day considered the advisability of in
dieting certain city officials for permit
ting gambling to exist in the city in vio
lat.on of their oaths Of office.
A heated discussion was indulged In
with the result that the matter was
held In abayence..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
THIS WILL HELP SOME
Utah Approrpiates for Exhibit at st.
Louis and Portland Fairs.

Salt Lake, Feb. 49, In the senate to-
day bill was passed appropriating $50,
900 for Utah's exhibit at the St. Louis
fair and $4,000 for the Lewis and Clark
exposition at Portland. The measure
provides for the appointment OF fair
commission consisting of the governor
and four others.
AT the close OF the st. Louis fair
Irtah's exhibit vii be taken to Port
land.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
JUSTIFIED SHOOTING
Desperate Man Shot BY Richland Of
ficec, succumbs to His
Wounds.

Baker City Feb. ls.--Jas SlmIson
who was shot by Marshal Robertson Of
Richland Tuesday night died this
morning, Further Inquiry into the af-
fair, by the district attorney, makes 1t
appear that the officer was Justified in
shooting Simison.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
BAILEY STILL BREATHEs.

Washington, Feb. is,--The senate met
at il o'clock today, but spent only an
hour and 20 minutes in session. This
time was devoted to routine business
and the passing of bills Of no great
general Importance, Senator Bailey, by
a vote of the senate, secured the con"
sldaratlon of the Sabine pass port bill,
which has been the subject Of much
controversy, but a vote on the meas
ure was not rached
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
Held Up Wrong Woman.

Omaha. Feb. 19.--Late tonight Miss
Lillian Wilson was held up by Geo.
Williams, a colored footpad who de-
manded her money. She drew a revol-
yer and shot him inficting wound
that crippled him and few hours
later he was located and arrested.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
WITHOUT DEBATE.
Naval Appropriation Bin Including
Amendments Passed.

Washington, Feb: l9.---At the end of
o protraetsd session the house today
passed the naval appropriation bill,
The most important amendment adopt
ed was one to authorize the secretary
Of the navy In his discretion to pur-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20

chase or contract for submarine tor
pedo boats after an investigation of
their merits and appropriate 5000
for that purpose. The amendment was
IN the language Of the bill introduced
by IIil Conn and II was stated on
the floor that II had the support OF all
the members OF the naval committee.
II was adopted practically without de-
49,.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
TlLLMAN IN JAIL
Man Who Killed Editor Gonzales Tries
To Get Out On Bail, But
Court Says No.

Columbus, s, c.. Feb. 1s.--Former
observation-disclosures Tillman was this
afternoon refused bail on the conclusion
Of his appeal for release on bond,
Tillman liz held on the charge of mur-
dering Editor Gonzales.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-20
IN HONOR OF QUAY.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Feb. 1s.-The New
Mexico legislature this evening passed
a bill creating Quay county in honor
of Senator Quay's fight for statehood.