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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
SLAIN IN A WRECK
AWFUL DISASTER TO ITALIAN
 SOLDIERS AT UNDINE.
Train overflowing With Soldiers Collided With . Freight--- > Seventeen Persons Were
 Killed n the Accident.

Rome, Aug. 2s.-A disastrous railway accident has cut short the festivities and demonstrations in honor of the King and eastern frontier, sixty miles from Venice, the grand army manoeuvres At 10 c clock uast night near Udine, q train overnowing with soldiers. collided with freight. fs
 Fifteen soldiers and one captain were killed and over sixty injured, twelve dan gerously so. The Colonel in command of the soldiers was among the injured. The train took fire a few minutes after the collision. but fortunately the flames were extinguished.
 Special trains were hurried to the scene of the disaster carrying theA authorities from the nearest town, who organized corps of physicians and administered to the wounded.
 King Victor Emanuel visited the hos pitai in person later to sec the victims of the acident.
 Later 1t was announced that the dead numbered twenty and the wounded eighty, including six officers. An engine driver was burned alive.
 Queen Helena accompanied the King on his visit to the scene of the railroad disaster, and spoke words of sympathy to each of the wounded, with whom the King also shook hands.
 With the royal couple were the Minister of War and the Archbishop of Udine, the latter having received a telegram from the Pope instructing him to visit the hospital and to assist at the funerals of the victims.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
VOLCANO IS ACTIVE
vESUVIUs IS NOW RESTLESS
 AND DANGEROUS.
A New Fissure Opened Up Yesterday Afternoon and New Rivers of Lava .ooded Down the
 Mountain Side.

Naples. Aug. 2S.-The correspondent or the Associated Press has just returned from spending a night on Mount Nesu- vius with the special permission or the authorities to pass the prescribed limits
 The scene was terrifying but magnlh- cent. Enormous masses of liquid hre flowed almost to the correspondents feet forming great mounds. Occasionally a mass of burning material became detach- ed from the pyramid and rolled down the side of the mountain. the fast cooling lava in It's turn detaching other masses until the whole became stationary at the bottom. The main stream of molten lava flowed down the volcano until stopped by the mounds of old lava. when 1t di- vided and filled up the valleys, the old and new masses meeting with such force as to cause loud detonations. which shook the earth.
 Today the eruption continues and the volume of lava is acquiring vast propor- tions. Detonations inside the volcano have caused the prediction that a more violent eruption may be anticipated.
 With tremendous detonations heard for miles around a new Assure opened al : o'clock this evening in the cone of Ve- suvius. and from the new gap came pour ing out tons of burning lava which flowed in the direction of the village of Otta- jano. The stream, however. encountered the deposit of lava from the previous eruption and did no harm. There is said to be no danger to the village.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
WAR GAMr CLOSING.
Flagship Olympia Went on the Rocks
 Yesterday.


 Portland. Me-, Aug. 2s.--At noon tomorrow the mimic war waged off this port since midnight Tuesday, with all manner of manoeuyres by the navy, win come to an end and the several thousand men hurried to defense of the city will be withdrawn from the harbor defenses. Today's movements consisted of . fierce engagement during which landing party of 1000 men under Rear Admiral Cough lin captured all the stations and idefenses of the Cape and 'Spurwin. These marines and tackles landed almost at dawn and were engaged until afternoon when they returned to the fleet. Rear Admiral grandest victory of the manoeuvres. but at 3:45 Lieutenant Jordan, in command of the engineer corps at the Two Lights. was informed by telegraph the umpires had decided that nS landing was effected by the invaders. as the men and boats had been put out of action before the landing was attempted, Therefore, the capture of all the points on the cape. in- cluding the signal. searchlights and fire control stations at Two Lights, was void. This left the immense searchlights in ac- ton for a demonstration tonight. Re- ports that the invaders were marching upon the forts of the city prevailed. but if such had been the intention it was not carried out. the men returning to the ships at 3:45.
 The following bulletin regarding the en- agreements at the Cape was issued from headquarters:
 The signal station at Two Lights was captured this morning. The ultimate point of the attack is at Fort Williams or Fort Preble. probably the latter, on &C., count of the peculiar raange of the n1or- tar batteries which command all the other forts.
 Major Duval has abandoned his battery at Williams, and Is with his command in the trenches to protect his rear from the enemy, who are now 2.S00 strong. The fleet Is at anchor at Prouts Neck but it Is expected 1t will come to the sup port of the land forces and she'll the bat tery at the entrance of the harbor Six hundred men are being sent tot tine trenches at Preble. and the trenches of Meeting House Hill. It will take 5000 of the enemy to overcome the force.
 Four destroyers which ran in close to the Two Lights and swept the shore with their small rifles were fired upon by Forts Williams and Levette and put out of ac- tion."
 An official message from the Olympia to the Kearsarge. intercepted at the wire less telegraph station at Fort Preble and made public tonight, officially confirms the report of the grounding for forty-five minutes during the manouvres of Ad- miral Dewey's famous flagship Olumpia. The message read:
 ''We are on the rocks. Double bottom leaking. Can get off without assistance"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
SITUATION STILL ALARMING.
Revolutionists Have Destroyed Posts
 Along Frontier.


 Washington, Aug. @.-The general situ- ation in the vilayet of Adrianople con- tinues alarming. The reyolutionaries have destroyed all the Turkish posts along the frontier.
 The Autonomie says the Turkish com mander in Zeris has ordered subordinates to kill and destroy everybody and every thing Bulgarian as soon as the insur- gents appear. The Turkish population Is fleeing towards Constantinople. Eight hundred men, women and children have gone to Yalisko and the Turkish Govern ment is arranging to send the into Asia Minor
 A fierce fight has occurred at Passakul, twenty miles from Adrianople, where three Turkish battalions surrounded A body of insurgents. A second band of rebels came to the assistance of their comrades, where thereupon broke through the cordon, killing 150 Turks.
 The Macedonian organization is report- ed to be planning big movement Gen. eral Zontscheff is said to be organizing a body of 5000 Macedonians to cross the frontier. The Macedonian eemmittee has urgently appealed to Prince Ferdinand to show greater interest in the Macedon- ian situation. saying if Macedonia is not soon libera ted, the position of Bulgaria will become exceedingly critical.
 The Dnevnik prints today what purports 10 be the accurate details of the train outrage near Kuleti Murgas. It said a package was placed in the restaura nt car ,of the train at Budapest containing the bomb. with a clockwork attachment which was timed to explode as the train was crossing the bridge at Maritza. II was intended to destroy the bridge and cut off communication between Adrianople and Salonica.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
COMMITTEE PROPOSED
Unwilling to Cede Authority
 6 Over the Cities.
French Company Must First Attain
 Permission to Cede Its Rights. No Mixed Tribunals Will t Be Allowed.

Colon, Aug. 28-In the issue of the Cor rec Nacional of Bogota- of August Stn, which had been received here, 1t is stated that the- majority of the Senate commit tee on the Panama Canal treaty recom- mended the following among other ameno- ments: That the French company must first obtain Colombia's premission to transfer its rights. privileges and con sessions to the United States; that only the gone necessary for the construction of the canal be given to the UnitedStates' This would exclude the cities of Panama and Colon: that all the waters required for the canal be placed at the disposal of the United States, but not made their exclusive property; that no mixed tribunals be allowed; that the United States laws be imperative at Panama and that a fixed time be given to complete the canal. failing which the concession would revert to Colombia.
 It is learned here that Diego Mendoza and other prominent politicians are en- deavoring to induce Congress to issue a law of authorizations to the President which should specify that Colombia agrees on principles to negotiate with the United States and that a canal treaty should be made by plural committee in which all political parties would be represented. The committeeman sug- gested are Pablo Arosomena, distin- guished Isthmian lawyer and liberal; Marco Fidel Suarez, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs during President Cas- tro's administration, Nationalist; Jorge Roa, and Edurado Pasada, both noted writers and conservatives. This idea is said to be gaming ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
ERROR IN THE DISPATCH
Magellessen Was Shot at by Unknown Man.
Squadron will, However, Proceed to Turkish w.ters to Protect American Interest Which
 are in Jeopardy.

Washington, Aug. 2-A decidedly new turn in the case of United States Vice Consul William c. Mase.ssen at Beirut, Syria, who was reported to have been as- sassinated last Saturday, developed 10" night when 1t became known that the report was incorrect and that although Mir. Magelssen had been shot at he had not even been injured.
 This informal ton came to the State De- partment tonight in dispatch from United States Minister Leischman at Constantinople who said the mistake In making the original announcement was due to an error in the transmission of the cipher despatch from Consul Rayndai at Belrut In reporting the incident to the minister. The despatch from Mr. Leisch- man followed closely on the Associated Press bulletin on the same subject which had been shown to the prominent officials of the government. The despatches from the minister was communicated to the President at once at Oyster Bay.
 Acting Secretary Loomis declined to make public the text of Minister Leisch- mans despatch tonight. but he gave a summary of It's contents. The local Turkish officials were prompt to express their regret at the occurrence and were exerting themselves to apprehend' the as- sassin, but thus far had been unsuccess-
 
 that Consul Ravndal had reported to him that some of the foreign conspls located at Beirut had reported to their govern ments that the situation at that place had become exceedingly unsafe, that this condition of affairs had existed for some time and that something ought to be done to relieve the tension.
 The opinion was expressed that the at- tempted assassination ct Magelssen prob ably would bring matters to a focus, the attention of the Turkish Government be- ing drawn to the matter in this torcible way and some effort thus De made to avoid further trouble. a<T
 The latest developments in the Turkish |. nitpation was discussed ix efsaefai srrseiez where the view is held that the denial of the report of the killing of Mir Magels- sen relieves the situation of immediate ewkard and embarrassing feature. but will not prevent our naval vessels con tinuing to the east. Minister Lelschman in one of his dispatches to the Dpart- ment suggested that conditions were such that 1t might be we'll to have some Amert- can naval demonstration in those waters. Reports also have come to the govern ment from the missionary interest of threatned destruction of their properties at Harpoot and because of this Admiral Cotton. 1t is expected, will be allowed to proceed with one or more of his ves- seis to Beirut.
 Acting Secretary Darling tonight re- ceiYed a cablegram from the Admiral dated Vile Franche, saying that he had left the place with the cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco for Genoa on the way to Beirut.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
THE GUARDED TURK
SULTAN SURROUNDS HIMELF
 WITH NOVEL GUARD.
Trembling Ruler in Yildiz Palace Hires Generals, Colonels and Other Officers at Great
 Cost

Vienna, Aug. 2.-(Special )-Weh au- thenticated reports from Constantinople today are that the Sultan Is in a fren- zied state of terror.
 The troops in the city have been heav- fly reinofrced and outposts have been es- tablished just as if Constantinople ex- pected an attack. Bulgarian insurgents, however, arc reported almost within striking distance. According to a special dispatch His Majesty has established a new and costly bOdyguard at YildiZ Ki- osk.
 It Is entirely separated from the regu- lar imperial bodyguard and its immedi- ate duties are to watch over the Sultan S personal safety during the night The cost of this guard will be tremendous. It Is figured out as $S0,O00 per week. Eight full generals have command. They have been, like the entire personnel of the guard. chosen for their unquestionable loyalty.
 Two generals take the chief watch ev- cry night in turn, in the ante-room of the Sultan's sleeping apartments. The fidelity of the special guard, though as- sured. is further made safe by the mon etary rewards. Each general for each nights watch receives $250; the colonels get 800; the majors $175. and the cap tains Sl5O. There are none in the guard under the rank of captain.
 Payments are made promptly and punctually every morning the moment the Sultan arises for the day. Payments are made by the Sultan's own chamber lain. It Is currently reported that the Sultan is in grave fear of assassination or attack at any moment from at least a dozen sources.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
LABOR PROBLEM
RAILROAD AGENTS LOOKING
 ITALIAN WoRKMEN.
Declare Negroes Prove Unsatisfac- Tory-They Work e Month and Then Return
 to Likeness.

Washington. Aug. 2s-(Special.) )-There is an unprecedented demand for labor for seven railroads. Two agents of the Sea board Air Line are here on their way north looking for several hundred Italian workmen.
 Superintendent of Construction Dodson. of the Southern was here this week on the same mission. One of the labor agents said today: Tn the South there are plenty of negroes, but they work only until they have received one month s pay then they return to idleness until 1t Is all gone. They will not remain in one place any length of time. In the North there Is work for all who want it on the subways and railroad tunnels arounw New York.
 There is all sorts of building going on around Philadelphia which keeps In that city all of the spare labor. In Baltimore there are few men to be had and in Washington there are none' Figuring things down closely. can say truthfully that the railroads are ready to spend $6.0O0. 900 or $7,0O0.000 monthly in wages if they could get the men to take the money and do the work.
 The speaker could not foretell just how the problem is going to be solved. He concluded with the statement that the work would have to walt on the men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
SOME COMFORT
REORGANIZATION IN OHIO AT
 TER DEFEAT HAS HOPE.
Revulsion in Ohio Against Bryanisra Will Be More Pronounced
 Than at Any Time Since 1896.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-(Special. )-The state of mind of Republicans about Washington regarding the Ohio Demo- cratic convention, with Tom Johnsonism and Bryanism rampant, may be described as condition of ecstatic glee.
 old Republican party leaders have seen their own troubles accommodating lately in an unprecedented way and naturally they are vastly relieved to see as a renewal of promise of Democratic disaster. There is no sort of doubt, from reliable information received here since the convention, that the revulsion in Ohio against BryaniSm will be more pronounced than at any time since 1S96
 The one element of comfort in the situation to those who hope for the best for the National Democracy next year is that the lection in Ohio will be done with and Johnson so overwhelmingly de- feated that the dictatorship of Bryan will have petered, down to the sandy shadows of the Platte River.
 The talk among Democrats here who have formerly supported Bryan is that the reorganization of the party which he has most scornfully secuted Is now a necessity of duty and prudence. Indig- nation is expressed at the miserable paucity of manly Democratic spirit evinc- ed in Ohio in the senatorship contest. in that lt IS stated lL oepenos upon tne nrSC speech of John H. Clarke, the man en- dorsed for United States Senator whether he will have the approval of William J. Bryan. The question is asked will the same course be pursued In other States? Must candidates and platforms, no mat ter how decisively chosen and emphatical- ly uttered. require the approval of one man and that one man William J. Bryan who has acclaimed all over the land about the consent of the governed?
 Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
NO CHANGE IN PLANS
SQUADRON WILL BE KEPT IN
 TURKISH WATERS.
President and Secretary Hay Hold Long Conference at Sagamore Hall-Hay Will Return to
 Washington.

Oyster Bay, N. r., Aug. 2S.-President Roosevelt was informed tonight by a representative of the Associated Press of the incorrectness of the report that Vice Consul William c. Magelssen at Beirut had been assassinated. The President expressed qualification that Consul Mag elssen had escaped without injury from the assault of the would-be murderer. He announced, however, that no change at present would be made in the plans of this Government and that the European squadron which he last night ordered to proceed to Beirut would continue to it's ordered destination.
 It can be said that the President and Secretary Hay both regard 1t advisable in view of the present state of unrest In Turkey to have American war vessels in Turkish waters.
 For several hours today President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay were in conference at Sagamore Hill. They dis cussed every suggested phase of the sit- uation in Turkey. Secretary Hay re- turned to Washington tonight.
 The fact that Secretary Hay considers his presence in Washington necessary at this time indicates the serious view he takes of the Turkish situation. He had not expected to return to Washing ton for several weeks, but the develop ments in the Ottoman Empire during the past few days induced him to come to oyster Bay for a conference with the President, after which 1t was deemed desirable by both that he should return to Washington at least for couple of weeks. At il o'clock tonight a telegram received by Secretary Loeb from Act ing Secretary of State LOomis at Wash ington communicating the text of ca blegram from Minister Leischman at Constantlnople confirming the Associated Press report of the inaccuracy of the re- port of Consul Magelssen's assassination. It can be said to be the purpose of Pres ident Roosevelt to afford American citi- gems in the disturbed provinces of Fur key all the protection possible. For that reason and for others which may de- velop in a short time the decision Is reached that nU change will be made at this time in the orders to the European squadron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
ELEcT,-0 or. IcERs
Lawyers Went on Record for Patent
 Court.

Lawyers Went on Record for Patent
 Court.
 Hot Springs. Va, Aug. 2s.-At the morn ing session of the American Bar officers were elected:
 James Hagerman, Missouri. president.
 John Hinckley. Maryland. secretary.
 Frederick F. Wahams, New York. treasurer.
 New members of the executive conn mittee: Francis Rave, Philadelphia; P. W. Meidrim, Georgia; P.att Rogers. Cobra: M F. Dickinson, Massachusetts: Theo s. Garnett, Virginia; w. P. Breen. Indiana, and Everett P. Wheeler of New York, chairman of the Committee on Law. endorsed the following resolutions:
 Resolved, That in the opinion of the association 1t is important that the rapid increase in the number and volume of reported cases in the United States should be checked. That 1t is not desira- ble that opinions should be published which would discuss merely questions of fact; or which re-afiirm without modifica- tion some obviously well settled principles of Jaw. That the judges should consider an decide which of the opinions are not for publication, having in view the true purpose of reporting and the rapid in- crease of reports and that the reporters should use further discretion of their own In emitting cases of no value in the illustration or development of legal principles.
 The resolution was lost by a decided vote.
 After a debate of more than an hour the Association finally adopted the report of the committee recommending the establishment of the Patents Court with an amendment that the subject of trade be eliminated from the proposed jurisdic- ton of teh proposed court.
 The officers nominated were elected. A committee was appointed to report on the feasibility and advisability of the for nation of an international Bar Associa- ton. the committee to report at the meeting next year which will be at St. Louis in connection with the international lawyer congress Many lawyers spoke at the banquet which marked the close of the convention tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-29
DARING BANDITS.
Locked Six Men in Refrigerator
 Car,


 Mcfarland, Kan, Aug 2S-At o'clock this morning six armed masked men ap- peared at the Rock Island depot and started to enter the office door. Con- ductor Monnehan. of a freight train which had just pulled in, and Night Baggage man Charles Toler saw them and hur- riedly attempted to block the door. but the robbers forced an entrance, and after taking their money and watches, beat the railroad men into insensibility.
 They then robbed the depot. and going hurriedly to the eating house held up and took all the valuables from half dozen men on the platform. employed at the round house, and a part of the train crew. Passengers at the lunch counter securried upstairs and blocked the en- trance effectively. The bandits then footed the eating house cash register and silyerware, doing their work in cool manner. Then. apparently as a joke. they locked six Rock Island employees in a refrigerator car and disappeared.
 During the thirty minutes of their presence not shot was fired. Inly Mon- nehan and Toler were. injured.
 Two hours after the robbers disappear ed Sheriff Frey had organized a posse and started in pursuit. The. bandits were headed toward Topeka.