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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
 IS SPREADING
  War ClOus Hanging Over tb yBalkans. IrTErs 7Arx1ErY IS FELT
NTENs ANXIETY IS FELT
Town of vaSilek0 is Captured
 by Insurgents.
The Double Danger of Collision Be- tween Armed Forces and Pop ular Uprising Threatens
 Bulgaria sad Turkey.

Sofia, Aug N.-An the dispatches TO- ceived here indicate that the revolution in Macedonia Is spreading. The situation Is causing intense anxiety in ofiicfal cir cIes. The most alarming news relates to an outbreak covering a considerable area in the western part of the Adrianople vilayet, where the insurgents have cap- tured the town of vasileko. They took the chief Turkish officials prisoners and brought them to the Bulgarian frontier, where they liberated them. The Turkish officials, fearing to return to Vaslleko, sought refuge of the Bulgarian authors ties, who sent them to a hotel in Burgas, where they are at liberty to remain or depart. The insurgents burned Wasileko and twelve villages nearby and attacked a Turkish military post at the monastery of Elijah, south of Tiernevo.
 The strength of the insurfgents Is un- known. It is thought that the outbreak is an organized movement, but Is intend- ed as a diversion to divert the Turkish troops from other districts.
 The danger of the present outlook lies in it's proximity to the Bulgarian from tier thus creating a situation long fofe- seen and dreaded by the Sofia Govern ment., The Turks are. now. certain to send a considerable force to this terri- tory to suppress the outbreak which will necessitate the strengthening of the Bull karian troops along the frontier. With the two armies close to each other under the present strained relations. the situa- ton becomes extremely desperate. The Bulgarian Government Is taking every possible step to prevent a calamity. but the officials express the greatest con cern. 4 R
 In addition to the danger of collision between the military forces. there is the chance of the popular excitement getting beyond control and forcing the Govern ment to adopt a belligerent attitude. Meanwhile the country remains quiet. The Bulgarian officials arrested the insur- gents who brought the Turkish officials at vasileko to the Bulgarian frontier.
 Severe fighting is rsperted to be pt0r ceeding near Gesgle with heavy loss Oh both sides. 2 ss At Rratavo half of the Turkish garri- son has deserted, the mem saying that they had enough to do, at home. The Turkish authorities have Thobilized their whole forces in Macedonia, numbering 1S,0O0 men. Twenty-four regiments of Aslatic troops are ready to move.
 The Macedonian revolutionary organi- zations are preparing heavy assessments on the rich Macedonians resident in Bull garia.
 Russia's move in sending warships to Turkish waters has caused surprise III diplomatic circles and diaapproval and regret in Government quarters. The feel ing exepressed here is that 1t can only do har mia inclining the insurgents who are ignorant of the complications fthe European politics to the belief that Rus sia is supporting their case against the Turks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
Restraining Order Tssued.

Wilmington. Del. Aug. M.--Tn the United States CIrcilt Court, Judge Brad- ford issued an order to temporarily re- strain the Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company, the Del. aware Railroad Company. and the Dela- ware. Maryland and Virginia Railroad Company from interfering with the prop erty of the Western Union Telegraph Company on the right-of-way of these railroad companies. The order of Judge Bradford will remain in force until tho question has been finally decided by the United States Supreme Court. or until the local court makes the further order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
FIRST HANK OF SILK
WAS REELED FROM MACHINES
 RECENTLY PURCHASED.
Three Were Bought by Department of Agriculture-one Will Be Sent South to Tuske-
 gee Institute.

Washington. Aug. n.-secretary Wilson exhibited on his desk in the Agricultural Department the first hank of silk reeled from silk reeling machines recently pur- chased by the Department.
 There are three of these machines, though only one of them has been put in operation, the intention being to send one of the two remaining machines to Tus- kegee and the other to some other place where pupils may be taught to operate 1t. Cocoons have been purchased all over the country and two expert female French operators have been brought to Washing ton to teach the operation of the ma chimes. It is Secretary Wilson's desire to have the people of the South. and es- peclally colored persons. learn the busl- ness. ArranE nents already have been made to have some girls come to Wash- inRton to learn the machines and they are expected daily. Secretary Wilson says that the Department Is prepared to do everything possible to encourage the in- dustry and that silk worms as well as young mulberry trees will be supplied to persons desiring to engage in the busi- ness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
STATEHOOD FOR TERRITORIES.
Trans Mississippi Congress Went on
 Record for It. ~

1' 0ES0kW AON &Ss
 Seattle. Wash. Aug. 21.-The trans Mississippi Congress adjourned today after passing resolutions favorins State hood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory combined favoring territorial govern ment for Alaska. an American merchant marine: an international fish hatchery to be established on Frazer River: closer relations with Canada in trade; placing the consular service under civil service; also resolutions relating to forestry. irri- gatIon. public lands and the improvement of rivers and harbors, resolutions favor- ing an appropriation of u.ooo.ooo for the Lewis and Clarke Exposition at Portland, approving plan for canal connecting Puget Sound and Lake Washington at Seattle: favoring more stringent pure food laws. the St. Louis Exposition and differential of per cent in favor of Pacific coast bidders on battleships; recommending the construction of an isthmian canal; favoring The Hague tribunal as q court of last resort and dis countenancing the sale of large tracts of Philippine lands and the introduction of coolie labor into those islands.
 The Alaskan discussion was resumed to- day. Former Governor swinford took . position in favor of a territorial govern inent for Alaska. During the afternoon session many resolutions were read and adopted. S
 Senator McCumber who was scheduled to speak did not do 50 but the Congress directed that his address be printed and distributed among the delegates. Senator McCumber gave out copies of his address for publication.
 The only fights was made in the Con- gress on the Statehood question of Okla horna and the resolution dealing with the Philippines which as originally introduced was against the raising of sugar and to- bacco in the islands and deal with the tarifk question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
TRoUaLE AT a9oNAsTrR.
Turkish Troops. Destroyed B0O HounsB and 1HO shops.


 Salonica, Aug. 2i.--The correspondent ofthe Associated Press at Monaskik eef0a the following dispatch under yestereay'g date:
 'Whan the Bulgarian bands entered Krushovo they occupied the Greek quar- ter, hoisting their flag over Greek house. The Turkish sFtops arrived A1.- gust i2 All the KenitaJa had already gone except about four hundred lucaA men. Although no siot was fireA from tho town. the Turks rglnmeneed hont@ bardmeht which was continued thruuGi- out August Is The ahsila destroyed sa0 houses. 150 shops and all the inc large Greek and vlach (wailachian) houses The Greek church schools were destroyed. The Bulgarian quarter escaped.
 The Turks entered the town August 1f. piilaged all the houses, assaulted many of the women, stripped many persons naked and killed about 300 local Bui- garians and also some sixty innocent Greeks and VIachs About 5000 people are homeless and starving.
 The material damage amounted to se*- eral million francs The Turks on Aug. 1s. massacred 200 Bulgarians who surren- dered at a village near Monastir.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
REIGN OF TERROR
FTREBUos IN FL PAso ALARM
 THE TOWN.
Reported Alarms Have Called Out the Fire Department and Extra Police Have Been
 Put On.

Dallas. Texas. Aug H.--A special to The News from Fl Paso says:
 The multiplicity of fires which have broken out here during the past twenty four hours las confirmed the suspicious of the police that frebugs are at work. Since early morning. five alarms have been turned and in each case unmistaka- Die evidences of incendiarism were found
 At the residence of William Crawford q blazing ball of cotton saturated with oil wss thrown through . window and started the flames. Ins the Texas and Pacific depot fire was stArted that would hays deetroyea the stFuctpTe had t not been quickly discoveksds n every in stance thus far the losses have been trivial owing to the prompt work of the department. Additional policemen have been added to the force to patrol the city and the utmost vigilance is being ex- ercised by both citizens and police to cap ture the guilty man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
Kidnapper Is Sentenced.

Chicago Aug. H.-Hazel Avery self confessed kidnaper of 2-year-old ollVe EurIonq was today sentenced to three wears in the penitentiary. The baby was stolen near it's home on June 9. and was moi recovered until June SO Miss Avery admitted taking the child and said she did so through compassion for it because of it's unkempt and dirty appearance. In sentencing Miss Avery Judge McEwen de- clared he did not believe the woman mentally responsible for her act. but con sidered 1t necessary to make an example of her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
GORDON'S MESSAGE
SENT FRATEnNAI GREETING rs
 COMMANDERS !. c. BLACK.
Response Made in the Same Spirit Encampmsnt of Grand Army of
 the Republic Has
 - Closed.

san Francisco. Aug. ai.-The thirty seventh national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic closed this afternoon after e pr0tracted morning ses- sion. The newly elected officers were installed. {
 Commander-in-chie Black announced the following appointments:
 Adjutant General, G. W. Partridge, Illinois; quartermasters, Major Charles Burrows, New Jersey; judge advocate general. James Tanner, New York; in- spector general. E. B. Wessen, Iowa. Council of nistration-Alabama, M. D. Wickersham; Arkansas, A. A. Wissen; Florida, Charles Donovan; Georgia, c. A. Sumererd; Illinois. T. B. Scott; Indiana, S. A. Root; Indian Territory. James Red- geld: Kentucky. Jacob slebert; Louisiana and Mississippi. c. H. Shute; Missouri. T.. T. Dew; New Mexico, J. R. McFie; Potomac, B. F. Entriken: Tennessee, N. Hacker; Texas. R. M. Moore; Virginia and North Carolina. J. E. Fuller; West Virginia, G. B. Woodcock. The reports of the various retiring officers were adopt ed. It was resolved to telegraph to Presi- dent Roosevelt the resolution favoring the pensloning of veterans of 62 years, which was adopted yesterday.
 A resolution favoring legislation to pre- vent by education and in other ways the QCSSCIAbtOu OL tlAo AAd WdS a0DRACAs Hc endorsement by the committee of the ser- vice pension law was approved. The pro- posed establishment of national soldiers homes at Fort Sherman, Idaho, in Florida and in Oklahoma was endorsed.
 It was resolved to appoint committee of five to investigate cases of discrimina- ton against veterans in the civil service.
 The encampment unanimously adopted resolution laudatory of General Miles and commemoratinS his retirement. A committee of seven was appointed to pro- vide for the perpetuation of memorial day in the South.
 Tonight camp fire reunion was held at Mechanics Pavilion. Communicated Black after the adjournment of the en- campment, received the following tele- gram from General John B. Gordon, Commander-in Chief of the United Con- federate Veterans:
 My hearty congratulations to you and the country. Your election assures unanimous and increased good will and closer amity."
 General Black responded as follows: "The encampment having adjourned, I have submitted your message to the council of administration and am dIrect- ed by them to acknowledge 1t and say as do l. that they fully reciprocate its fra ternal and benehcient spirit. God bless our land"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
A aUNNER,s BRAVERY.
Leads Party to Fasten a Runaway 6. Gun on Roard


 st Gun on Board
 New York. Aug. 2l.-with a big Hotch- kiss gun plunging from side to side and threatening to tear of her plates with every lunge. there was quite a bit of ex- citement- on the revenue cutter Gresham. while she was on patrol duty for the yacht race. But for the bravery of the gunner and members of the crew of the cutter. the result might have been disas- trous. The gun weighed 1.s0o pounds and was in transport, not constituting a part of the armament, but intended for one of the ocean-going revenue cutters. It had been dropped on the lower deck and apparently nobody thought it was worth while to lash 1t securely. A z 8s fS
 The Gresham. which, vas the flagship for the course patrol, was lying near the running. At times she rolled so heavily that her rail almost went under water. :. It was amid this rolling persons on board heard the crashing down below and felt the tremors passing through the cutter as the gun struck her heavy iron sidds.
 That Hotchkiss gun has broken loose down below, and the captain said:. If you don't want holes stove in the sides of the cutter you'd better get your men down there and tie it up."
 This was the startling message poured into the ear of the gunner by one of the crew.
 The gunner made for the companion way. As he ran he called to his assist ance some of the crew, telling them to bring lines. With every roll of the cut ter the big gun went crashing to port or starboard, following the lifting of the boat and threatening with death anybody who got In it's path. The rolls were so close together that the men were kept busy lodging. Many times they risked their lives in trying to fasten the line and encouraged by the brave example set by the gunner. they persisted until finally they had the gun under control and tied so securely 1t could do no moro harm. The hands of two men were in- jured slightly in the struggle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
TURNING TO Ex-PREsIDENT
A Tried Man Established in
 Popular Favor.
Louisianians in Saratoga Meet in Conference With Northern Lead
 CTS on the Demands of the Situation.

Saratoga, N. r., Aug. n.-(Special.) .)- Some ot the Louisiana Democrats here, there is always a numerous Louisiana summer colony in Saratoga, met promi- nent New York leaders today and talked over Presidential situation. What the Southern men said was highly pleasing to the Northern men.
 They informed their Northern allies that since MT. Cleveland's Tuskegee Institute speech there has been a pronounced alteration of political sentiment in the South towards the ex-President and that he is now regarded there as the foremost Democratic statesman. Up to the time of that Speech Mr. Cleveland had not been discussed as Presidential possi bility, they say, but he is now considered most fayorably by men who are deeply interested in the questions of Southern politics touched on in the address.
 The decline of Bryan in the South nas. they declare paved the way for a for,nida- ble Cleveland movement.
 The attitude of the Louisis ,Ahs was presented this afternoon bye 4te Senator J. D. Fisher the Democp dc leader of New Orleans, who said:
 We have been strongly impressed by the information that the States of New York and New Jersey will support Mir. Clevelands candidacy. We learned this in an authorative manner today from New York Democrats with whom we talk ed and accepted 1t as an indication of a healthy spirit In the northern Democra- cy. Personally I favor Mir. Cieveland's nomination. He stands out as the strongest and most representative type of true Democracy that we have. He is a tried man who Is established in the popular mind as a great statesman. com pelent in every way to deal with the big problems of natural government.
 His services are needed by the coun- try and l believe that they will be de- manded. Louisiana Democrats have been favorable to Mir. Bryan. They gave him very hearty support in is9s -and In 1900. and many of them still have a very high regard for him. They have been recently turning toward Mir. Cleveland, However. as the leader required by the times and have no doubt that they will fall in line with New, York and New Jersey in support of his candidacy
 Louisiana Is not the only State that is strongly in favor of the nomination of Mir. Cleveland. The sentiment for the former President Is growing very rapidly all throughout the South, and mark my word. within the next few months there will be several States who will declare themselves for him through their leaders,
 You see there are so many thousands of Southerners who are still willing to give their support to Mir. Bryan and 1t will take some time to convince them that MT. Cleevland is the man to head the Democrats in 1904. Many of the State leaders in the South are strongly for Cleveland. but they doJ not deem 1t ad- visab.e to declare themselves for him at this present time. They will wait for Mir. Cleveland to make a formal an- uouncement that he will be a candidate for the Presidency again."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
MIMIC WAR HAS BEGUN
 - Hostile Fleet Sails to Range Maine Coast. PREPARING FOR DEFENSE Departments of Army and Navy Take Part. Tn Portland Army of Defense is Sleeping on Its Guns, Ready
 For Invading
 Force.
PREPARING FOR DEFENSE

Portland, Me, Aug. M.--Theoretically q hostile fleet sailed from the tropics today to attack Portland. and secret agents mo- tified the United states government of the fact. This way began the mimic war in which detachments of the United States army and the combined fleet of the North Atlantic squadron are to take part during tho next ten days.
 The fleet which Is supposed to be sailing toward Portland really is at anchor ohf Rockland where 1t will remain for two days, which will be consumed as if it were actually approaching the tropics.
 In the meantime, prompted by the m. ag- mary receipt this afternoon of news of the advance of the enemy's ships, the enemy of the defense will assemble and prepare itself for the protection of the harbor and the city.
 The local batteries. being the first nat urally to hear the news of the threatening danger, responded promptly, and by noon ail the companies had gone Into camp and taken up active duties.
 The 1st and End regiments, which con- stftute the entire State militia, started as soon as notified for Portland, and they were in camp in good season. Before Sunday night additional forces from neighboring States will be here to assist in preventing the operations of the enemy from being successful.
 Mat. Gen. A. R. Chaffee is to com mand the land forces. The enemy will be under Rear Admiral A. S. Barker.
 Portland, Me-, Aug. H.-The soldiers of defense are sleeping at the guns tonight. Reliable information has. been received that the North Atlantic Squadron under command of Admiral. Barker is headed for Portland harbor and the issue Is now a matter of about forty-eight hours. The harbor Is mining and plans are making for both day and night attack. Major General Chaffee is expected tomorrow.
 Rockland. Me, Aug. 2l.--Rear Admiral Barker's fleet of warshirs was joined to- day by four of the torpedo boat destroy eEss z. < gf. X eenai- -ofEsciai announcement today was made to the effect that the fleet would leave at il o'clock Sunday forenoon to begin the war manoeuvres..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
Sanitary Tax Levied.

Washington. Aug. M.-The Department of state has received a dispatch from the Consul at Colon stating that for the purpose of meeting the expense incident to the maintenance of necessary quaran- tine and sanitary measures the govern ment of Panama has issued decree tenn porarily establishing tax of 100 pesos, Colombian silver, on every steam and sailing vessel of more than thousand tons burden arriving at the ports of Panama or Colon. this money to be kept as a separate fund to be expended for sanitary purposes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
RUNK1E's HEARING.
He is Charged With compllelsy sn
 Postal Irregularikias.

New York. Aug. H.--United States Com missioner Hitchcock today listened to argument in the preliminary examination of Maurice RunkIe. the New Yerk uaer- chant recently indicted by the Federal grand jury in Washington for alleged complicity in the postal Irregularities. The defendant was not personally pres- ent. but reported by counsel. Assistant United States District Attorney Wise today offered in evidence the indictment against Runkle and contended that as he had established at q former hearing Runkle's identity as a person named In the indictment he had made out a prima facie case. Attorney Bien. for Runkle, however. maintained that before the United States could make out the prlma facie case by the law, the defendant must be given an opportunity to crose-examina the Government witnesses.
 Commissioner Hitchcock took the mat ter under consideration and adjourned until September N.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
MEETS POLITICIANS.
President Talks, Over Matters With
 Friends at Home.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 21.-Financial Iegisla- tion and New York State politics were the principal topics of discussion today be- tween the President and his guests. Early in the day Representative E. J. Hill of Connecticut talked of the prospect of enacting remedial financial legislation at the approaching session of Congress.
 William D. Murphy of New York, a oIng time friend of the President, also discussed finance with Mir. Roosevelt.
 Governor B. B. Odell of New York was expected to arrive at Oyster Bay on the yacht Aileen shortly after noon
 This evening Secretary Cortelyou of the Department of. Commerce and Labor and Representative Babcock of Wisconsin, vii be dinner guests of the President. Secretary Cortelyou will spend the night at Sagamore Hill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
Alabama at Washington.

Washington. Aug. A.-(special. )-Post- masters appointed:
 Cordeil, DeKalb County-John Nj. Will son, vice M A. Wilson, dead.
 Bailey, DeKalb County (new ofhce)- Noah s. Jones.
 Letter carrier appointed to begin Sep tember 18th:
 William H. Lindsey with Henry J. Lindsey, substitute.
 Pensions to Alabamlans:
 Theophilus Powell. John L. Dilbeck. Pearce L. Lewis, $6 each: William A. Burkett, Lary L. Nichols. s each; David J. Greer, $10; Ella L. Reese. s12
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
YACHT RACE TO-DAY.
Weather Bureau at Midnight Promis-
 cd Favorable Breexes.

New York. Aug. s1 1.--The wind at sandy Hook at midnight was from the southwest twelve miles an hour. The weather was clear and the sky cloudless. Indications are that the wind win hold through Sat- urday.
 Sir Thomas Lipton said today:
 T have not lost hope in the slightest The conditions yesterday were the worst have ever seen of Sandy Hook. have been here now since June and we never had anything 50 bad. It was purely . matter of luck. Shamrock got no show from the wind. Reliance was getting all the wind she wanted to foot away from us with. while Shamrock was lying with out q breath. Whenever we did ret breese VIC lost no time in making up Re- liance's gain but the luck never lasted with us.
 s'As matter of fact. Shamrock came about to come home, seeing it was hope less to continue when she was getting no wind
 ''Reliance's sails were full when our sails were lying iimp.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-22
Rule as to Baggare 1Taatera.

Washington. Aug. n.-The decision Of the Postofice Department to all baggage masters to act as custodians of loose newspaper mail on certain trains, has been misconstrued in some places as an intention to permit the indiscriminato swearing in to the postal service of all railroad employees, and the department has received a number of protests. It ia said that the postal laws and regulations already provide that every regularly scheduled train may be used for man purposes if the company Is willing to ac- cept the compensation provided by law.