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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
THE ATTACK ON PORTLAND.
War Vessels Entering are Fired on
 From Ports.

Portland Me, Aug. 1.--At i:i5 large vessel. evidently a battieship, came into range and was fired upon with one round from Forts Williams and Levett and three rounds from Fort Mckinley. The vessel returned the fire of both the fcrtss
 General quarters were sounded at Fort Preble, the fertilization farthest inside the harbor when the fire was opened from the other forts.
 At 1:e5 the harbor near Fort Preble was fiIled with launches from the fleet with landing parties and the troops defending Fort Preble, the acknowledged key to the harbor defense, were firing in force.
 The firing was general from all the forts in the harbor. At 1:fs a. m. all the forts had ceased firing
 The searchlights at u;b were trained on warship approaching the harbor en- trance and the batteries at Fort Williams began heavy cannonading. Two battle ships were destroyer by shots from six and thirteen inch guns at Fort Will Hams. Other warships were seen outside the harbor.
 When the war vessels were sighted the following message was sent from the ob- servation station to the district head quarters on Gushing Island:
 'aThe flagship Kearsarge, with eight vesseys of Admiral Barker's fleet has come to anchor off Seguin.'
 The following order was tcnce is- sued: "Information that a hostile fleet was on its way to attack Portland has been confirmed. and 1t is now known that the fleet is destined for Portland harbor Post commanders with all possible dis patch will complete preparations for re. sisting the attack which undoubtedly will be made at l2 o'clock tonight. l "Sub-district and post commanders wil exercise closest supervision of their com mands after that hour and require all tt be on the alert"
 | The orders issued by Colonel Mills were sent to the commander of east post on the cape and on the island. The last few mines which will block the entrance to Hussars' Sound will be laid today in a line from Long Island to Diamond Island. This passage has been thoroughly GOV cred.
 Towards noon rain and q thick haze which settled over the water made it diff ficult to see any distance from the land. The weather Is so bad tonight that the hostile fleet may get within striking dis tance before discovery. Little can be seen by the aid of searchlights in the thick fog and this fact Is putting every one in the alert. r
 Colonel Mills expects Che attack imme- dlately after midnight and he has made all preparations to resist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
were in themselves of great difilculty.

were in themselves of great difficulty.
 Moreover, aside from your work in these two divisions of the Government service. appreciate most keenly the in- valuable advice and assistance you have rendered me in innumerable matters of weight not coming directl yin your de- partmental province. but in which sought your aid with the certainty of mol being disappointed. Your position on the Alaskan boundary commission at the present moment Is an illustratica of these services.
 May all good fortune attend you wher' ever you are; the American people wish you well and appreciate to the full tht debt due you for all that you have dont on their behalf. Faithfully yours.
 "Theodors Roosevelt"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
oDELL ON HILL.
New York Governor Replies to At
 tack on Roosevelt.

Genessee. N. Y, Aug. Ex-Governor odeli addressed the Pioneers Association of Living ston county at it's picnic here to-day. The Governor. after speaking of the present gem eral industry turned his attention to that part of former Governor David B. Hills address last week at Olcott Beach, N. r., in which MT. Hill referred to ''Spectacularism' and 'egomania" In it he said: Those who seek only personal ambition and political advance are too often led to public utterances which breed discontent in the hope that through the misery of the people they may secure the consummation of their own selfish desires. respect for laws rather encouraging those un-American doctrines which the outgrowth of despotic European governments
 That man, therefore. whose unrequited po- litical ambition causes him to look on every man as his foe. whose character is so black that he is led through the circulation of ma- lcious falsehoods and islanders to pull down others to his own level. Is possessed of a dis ease more dangerous to society than homici- dal insanity. more to be pitied than to be cen aured,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
Senator Hanna Verv Ill.

Cleveland. O., Aug. 25.-Senator NJ A. Hanna, who has but recently returned from several weeks vacation, was taken so i'll at his office today as to require the service of a physician. The physician stated after an examination, that MT, Hanna was suffering from stomach trouble, and advised his immediate re- taxation of business and retirement tc his home. Senator Hanna left for his home and tonight is reported to be some. whart better than this afternoon. The Senator may not be able to take an ac. tive part in the State campaign. which begins na few days. as he had aAtici
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
WINTER RAGE MEET.
One Will Probably Be Held in xAt-
 tie Rock.

St. Louis. Aug, 25.-At a conference of men interested in the Hot Springs. Ark. race track. held nero to-day. arrangements wsra practically completed for the winter uaasEanx which will open the first week in Januaxx. and continue until The opening of the Lltlla Rock meet in March. Joseph A Murphy waa selected presiding judge. Mars Cassidy starter.
 The association will tender the Western Jockey Club at it's October meeting. bond sufficient to cover the entire amount for the entire meetings. The plans will be complete by December |. The racing stewards will ba John M Oracle G. Lacy Crawford. Chas Gates. Sidney c. Love and Robert Aull. with a professional stewCrd yet to be selected as chn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
EUROPEAN STEAMERS.
Louisville and Nashville Will Soon
 Establish a Line.

Louisville. Aug. 25.-within thirty days a line of steamers established by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company will be in operation between Pensacola, Fla. and the most important ports of Southern Europe.
 The arrangements for the line of steamers were concluded with the Austro-Ameriean Steamship Line The ships which will be used in the serivee are all new.
 The Louisville and Nashville Railroad has for several years been engaged in business to the Mediterranean and Adriatic seaportB Heretofore, however. the service between these ports and Pensacola has been irregular and uncertain,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
WARM IN DANv1LLE.
Painter is Arrested for Criticising
 a Court Verdict.

Danville H., Aug. 25.-winheld Baker, Soe- merly of the mountains of Kentucky, wan convicted to-day In the county court of as- sault to murder Sheriff whitlock He xaa sentenced to a term of from 1 to I4 yaara. This is the first conviction and tho trial of a member of a mob that attacked the DanviIis jail the latter part of July. after having lynched the negro. James Metcalf and burned his body. Immediately after the verdict to- day, Harmon Marongold. a painter, who was publicly criticizing the court officials. was ax- rested, charged with melting a riot
 The trial of eight others accused of being in the mob was begun late this afternoon Bessie Dodge. the woman accused of melting the mob, is too m to be tried. and the trial was postponed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
pemocrats in convention.

Columbus Neb., Aug. 25.-rhe Democratic State Convention was called to order to-day by Chairman P. L. Hall of the State Central Committee who. after a brief address, intro duced George l. Loomis of Fremont as tenn porary chairman. Loomis was enthusiastic ally receievd and at once announced the nom- lnation by the populists at Grand Island of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
NEW COLD FIELD FOUND.
Cavalry Called Out Because of Great
 Excitement.

Mexico City. Aug. 25.-There is much ex- citement in the state Of Oxaca over the dis covery of rich gold fields about i60 miles west of the city of Oxaca and twelev miles from the town of Ejutla. The ore found is said to assay up to S5o,ooo ton. and SC great is the local excitement that cavalry have gone to guard the claims located by ente1prising and lucky miners. The ledge is said to be 5 feet wide. Samples of the ore received here show it to be of a rich quality with threads of gold sticking out Of the quartz
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
coRsA1R IN COLLISION.
Morgan's Yacht Had Serious Colli'
 sion With Monmouth.

sion With Monmouth.
 New York. Aug. 25.-The first serious accident which has marked the nightly race home of the steamship fleet from the racing course took place tonight in the collision of J. P. Morgan's. yacht Corsair, with the fast Sandy Hook steam CT Monmouth, under charter by the New York Yacht Club and filled with members and their friends. The Corsair struck the Monmouth glancing blow on the star board side nearly amidships. her DOW spirit raking the Monmouths side, break ing stanchions and awning supports and smashing woodwork and glass. The Corsair fell astern, carrying part oi twisted iron support on her bowsprit, but not appearing to be disabled.
 On the Monmouth there was a brief panic, ds the many passengers on that side of the boat rushed away to safety Several women, 1t is said, Tainted. but no one was hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
varrinp on RolI waaviI

Brenham. Tex, Aug. 25.-The members ok the State Boil Weevil Commission are here experimenting with devices and drugs intAnd- ed to externinate the boil weevil The mem found an effective remedy or device. and that they will probably wait year before making any report on the matter of awarding 4ha $50 900 reward offered by the Stata.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
pniannnns Mnshrnnma-

La Crosse. Wis. Aug. 25.-As a result of eating mushrooms picked in their yard, the entire family of six of B. l. Schuler of this city. and a guest. Mrs. A. Clark of Chicago. are seriously i'll with ptomaine poisoning It is thought that toadstoola were mixed with mushrooms. Mrs Clark is very low.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
Enoagement is Announced.

Carthage, Mo. Aug. 25.-Announcement was male to-day ot the engagement of Miss sibyl Hodges of Carthage to Congressman Malcolm R. Patterson of Memphis. Tenn. Miss Hodges is inc grand daughter of Judge Hodges. who was in congress from Illinois with Congress man Patterson's s father.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
Minister will Leave.

Mexico City, Aug. 25.-Mlnister Of Foreign Relations Mariscal. with his wife. will leave Vera Cruz, Thursday for Europe. the journey being for Mrs Mariscals health. During the absence of the minister. Jose AL gara, at present sub-secretary, will be acting minister of foreign relations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
TURF EXCHANGE CLOSED.
Ministers Gain Victory in Macon
 Crusade.

Macon, Ga. Aug. 25.-The Macon Turf Ex- change closed to-day as a result of warfare recently undertaken against all gaming houses, the turf exchange coming under a definition of gaming house. recently given by the Supreme Court of Georgia. A war rant issued, signed by Rev. J. I. White, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and serv- ed at noon to-day. but the owners of the place had already agreed not to open. They were continuing business on the idea that they were justified under a city license which did not expire until the end of the year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
Makinp Mauser RifIea.

Berlin, Aug. 25-rhe Mauser works ak Obern. on the Neckar. are making 200. GOO rifles which were ordered some weeks ago. and the principal ammunition factory in Berlin has contracted to deliver oo.ooo.0oo cart ridges.
 The Krupps decline to give any information as to whether they have received fresh ordsra for artillery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
Birl Raisers at Work.

Louisville. Ky, Aug. 25-United States se- cret service men believe ttat bill raisers are plying their trade throughout this section of the country. The Cincinnati police report sev- eral arrests and the local authorities have taken into cussody two negroes who attempt ed to pass raised 6 notes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
Robbed the Altar.

Danville, Ill. Aug. 2s.-After the congrega- tion of st Josephs Roman Catholic Church had assembled for mass early this morning 1t was discovered that burglars during the night had robbed the altar of the cructhx and all tbe gold and silver vessels. Serivces were adiourned and held later in St. Elizabeth HosRitals ''----
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
Boll Weevil statistics.

Galveston. Tex. Aug. 25.-The Texas sec- ton of the weather bureau service to-day is- sued map showing the boil weevil district of the cotton belt of the State. There are 9i counties included and it is stated that ''the pest is doing great damage wherever pres snt,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
Fighth Bi-enniaI Convention.

Providence. R. l.. Aug 25s--with 300 dela. gates present. representing maiofity uf tha courts throughout the country tho 9uRreA Court of Borastera of America met today zoN tbair eigAth hisepnial eqnveians
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
THREE STORES BURNED.
Heavy Loss Probably by Incendiary
 at Clio.

at Clio.
 Clio Aug. 5-(special. .)-Three stores containing durgs. furniture and general merchandise owened and operated by Dr. w. T. Middlebrooks at 41lamville were destroyed with all contents by fire this morning at ? o'clock. The lock on one of the doors was broken and the origin is thought to be incendiary. The loss will approximate 5000 with $1.50o insur- ance
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26

Four Overcome by Heat.
 Louisville. Ky. Aug. 2B.-Four prossrations from heat were reported to-day. The maxi- mum yesterday was e6 and to-day sl degrees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26

ceded that the platform would finally be in accord with Johnson's weil known
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-26
FOR NINETEEN CENTS.

First Bale of New Cotton Brought
 High Price. Evergreen, Aug. 25.-(Special. .)-The Evergreen Manufacturing Company bought today for 19 cents, the first bale new cotton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
KEEPING SHARP WATCH
ROOSEVELT HAS HIS, EYE ON
 THE DEMOCRATS.
The President Believes That Some Man Not Ardently for Bryan in Either Campaign Will
 Be Nominated.

Washington Sept 15--(Speciai. J. Roosevelt is keenly watchful of events among the Democrats said gentleman to your correspondent to-day. who was a recent visitor at Oyster Bay. 'sHe ex- poets the nomination of somessuch Dem- ocrat as German or man who was not one of the ardent Bryanitess <sther of the last two campaigns. With the fom- ination of German or any of his school as distinguished from the old free silver wing of the party. Roosevelt will expect to see a big Democratic stay at home vote. and counts, too, upon getting the votes of many thousands of former Bry- an men in the Western States.
 It is evident that he has received such assurance, as the same gentleman, who Is independent of party organization. and intimate with political leaders, said the attitude of the old stalwarts of the Re- publican party was a remarkable feature of the present situation. Said he: They say he will be nominated but none of them asserts 1t with the spirit that be- tokens hope for consequences. They state it as one of reluctant admission.
 ''The stand patters and higher pro- tective tariff Republicans are actually so distrustful of Roosevelt that they even look for consolation in the selection by the Democrats of either Cleveland German, Olney or Parker. It is not that they want to see a Democratic admin istration. but that they do not want to see another Roosevelt administration They are already reconCiled to the idea of Democrat in the White House. March 4, 1905. They will take exceeding interest in the choice made by the Dem ocrats next year" R. H, Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
NOW WAITS SON POWERS |v.&garia Pauses for an / Answer. ~ AIR FILLED WITH RUMORS Only 10000 Men Called to COlOrS so Far
 United States Ambassador Bellamy
 Sto.sl Says Unless Russia and Austria IntervenA There Will Be Bloody War.
.IR FILLED WITH RUMORS

Sofia, Sept. 15.-No important step Is likely to be taken at the present critical juncture. pending the return to the cap ital of Prince Ferdinand and a. reply from the Powers or some intimation from them in response to Bulgaria's note.
 The air here is filled with rumors of mobilization. It is alleged that the first three divisions of the army. having their centers at Sofia Philippopolis and Sliv- nac. have been called out In official quarters, however 1t is declared that the only step actually decided upon Is the summoning to colors of the first three battalions, who retired from the army during the last three years. This will give a force of some 10000 men who will be chiefly employed in strengthening the troops along the frontier.
 Delay of a Week.
 It Is expected that a week will suf1ice to enable the ministry to judge of the ex- tent to which its final appeal to the pow CTS is likely to prove successful. Doubts are expressed in diplomatic circles wheth- CT the Bulgarian note will bring any de- cisive results. but there is every disposi- tion to recognize the sincerity of the min- istry's attitude and it's complete justifi- cation for issuing such a document in view of the immense forces that Turkey is gathering in threateningly close prox- imity to the Bulgarian frontier.
 It is stated that the Porte has protested to Austria against Austrian and Bulgarian firms being allowed to furnish the Bull garian Government with cartridges at the present time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
ANSWER TO TURKEY.
Bulgaria pisclaims Responsibility
 for Uprising.

4OI OPTlS1uks
 Sofia, Sept. 15.-Replying to notes of the Turkish representatives here in which 1t was alleged that the instruction in Macedonia was the work of Bulgarian bands who had crossed the frontier, the Bulgarian Government Saturday last re- piled, refuting the accusations, reviewed the history of the insurrection and claim ed that the outbreak was the direct re- suit of the existing form of government in Macedonia, which had forced the youth of the country to flee abroad and grad ually organize the instruction.
 Bulgaria also declined all responsibility for the events at Adrianople. which, 1t is declared, are due to the persecution of the Bulgarian population. Finally Bull garia stated that the Turkish Govern- ment was prolonging a situation filled with perils to the principality and point ing out that there was danger of a cat astrophe disastrous to both countries.
 Prince Ferdinand returns here tomor- row. The revolutionary headquarters have received news of terrible situation at Losengrad. The whole district is filled with Turkish and Albanian troops and Bashi Bazouks. Twelve villages nave been burned and over 100 families have been massacred. Many of the women and girls captured have been sent to va rious harems.
 AlSut lV WluoWS dHdo OTpnanS nave ar rived at the frontier village of Tekenje from Losengrad.
 A telegram from Burgas says the au- thorities of the town of Losengrad have ordered the Bulgarian families to be re- moved from the Greek districts The decree causes great fear among the Bull Karians.
 All the Bulgarian prisoners in the town jail at Losengrad have been killed by Mussulman prisoners, aided by the prison guards
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
sroREE FoREsEEs WAR.
Says the Bloodthirsty Turk Must be
 Restrained.

Oyster Bay, Sept. 15.-Ambassador to Austria-Hungary. Bellamy Storer. today called on the President to bid him fare we'll before returning to his post. Mir. Storer will sail tomorrow. He said that he regarded the danger of war between Bulgaria and Turkey as imminent.
 Bulgaria, he thought, had nearly reach ed the limit of endurance and unless the powers of Europe intervened to prevent further outrages on the part of the Turk ish troops. war scarcely could be avoided. Tn the opinion of Mir. Storer. the hope of peace now must be based on the confer ence which Is to be held the latter part of this month between the Czar of Rus sia and Emperor Francis Joseph of Aus tria- Hungary. He did not believe actual war would be precipitated. although the strain on Bulgaria Is very great.S He expressed the hope that the Czar and Emperor Francis-Joseph might reach some solution of the present difficulty that would avert a disastrous conflict which. once begun, might involve serious ly other European powers.
 Ambassador Storer discussed the situa- ton with President Roosevelt today and will hurry to Europe in order that he may be in Vienna at the time of the con- ference between the heads of the two great powers of Central Europe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

then used being % constructed that 1t sat close to theI ground and was open to com plaint on that score. About this time Mfr. McGiehan stated the Columbia Supply Company secured from Mir. Losisr of Cleveland the right to use an improve ment, designed by him to overcome this objection upon the payment of 50 cents for each box. The improvement of Mir. Losier, as explained by Mir. Mcclellan, seemed to be box constructed with high CT legs. Mir. McGiehan explained that the Losier device had not been patented.
 When the original bid was put in and when the Columbia Supply Company com menced to furnish it's goods to the depart ment, he said Mir. Machen was not an of ncial of the Postofice Department.
 The 50 cents per box royalty was paid Mfr. Lozier. About two years after the expiration of the original contract and after the Columbia Company had been for some time furnishing the boxes with the Lozier improvement, Mir. McGiehan said that the Cleveland inventor called upon him and stated that he was about to go to Europe for a couple of years and re- quested the company to pay his royalties Ito MT. Machen. who was, he explained, interested with him in outside matters and who would send the money to his wife during the continuance of the Lozier con- tract. Mir. Mcclellan says the royalty was paid as requested, but that was all the connection his company ever had with Mir. Machen. The contract was secured long before MT. Machen became an offi- cial of the department. After the Lozier contract ended the Columbia Company furnished box of It's own. without the Loxier device. Mir. Giehan said he made "a statement to the postofice inspectors in the form of an affidavit in which he ex- plained carefully his exact relations with MT. Machen. This statement, Mir. Mo- Giehan said. he understood was submit ted to the Federal grand jury in Wash ington which returned the indictment against himself and MT. Huntington. MT. Mcclellan in conclusion declared that he was not afraid when the statements as he related them were laid before the proper tribunal, together with the undisputed proof of their truthfulness. that any con- viction would follow.