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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
REPLIES UNAVOIDABLE.
Bulgarian Note Answered by Aus
 tria and Russia.

Sofia, Sept. N.-The unfavorable replies of Austria and Russia to Bulgaria's last note and the fact that none of the other great powers has yet replied, coupled with the allegations that one of the powers Is encouraging the military party at Yildiz Kiosk. tend to create a less hopeful feel ing here. There is. however, no percepti- ble change in the situation.
 Various reports are in circulation re- garding negotiations between Turkey and Bulgaria looking to a solution of the Macedonia difficulty. The Dvnik says Tur- key has presented a note to Bulgaria asking for the latter's assistance in reach- ing a eeaceable solution. Bulgaria replied that Turkey must end the massacres, withdrew her frontier forces, guarantee peace and protection to the villagers de- siring to return to their homes, amnesty the political offenders and introduce such governmental reforms as will pacify Macedonia and Adrianople.
 The Bulgarian reply concluded:
 If the present situation continues the Bulgarian government will be compelled to yield to public opinion and send an army to the frontier"
 It appears doubtful that the government has sent such an answer, but the state ment published represents in some degree the governments attitude.
 According to information received at revolutionary headquarters from Monas- tir 120 persons perished in the flames of their burning villages near Nastoria more than 1,2O0 bodies of women and children are said to be lying unburied in the fields and on the roadsides around that place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
BLOCKED BY STEEL TRUST,
It Has outwitted Consolidated Lake
 Superior Company.

New York Sept. 2l.-The directors of the Consolidated Lake Superior Company after two hours meeting to-day gave up the attempt to find plan for saving the properties of the company. which are in the hands of Speyer & Co.. as collateral for the loan of $505O.OO0 made by the banking house to the company some time ago. and announced that the stockholders of the company were entirely at the mer- cy of the banking firm which could sell out the stock of the operating companies in the Consolidated Lake Superior Com pany at any time they saw fit.
 With the announcement of this decision came also a practical acknowledgement that they believed that their plans for financing the company to sound posi- tion had been blocked at every point by the great financial interests that are be- hind rival steel companies in the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
WAR SURE TO
 BE OUTCOME Belief of People of Bul-
 garia. SLAUGHTER AT MELNIK Insurgents Under General ZOncheff are Defeated. Turkey Massing 10000 Troops in and Around Palanka and Bull
 garia Has Only 4,0oO to Oppose Them.
SLAUGHTER AT MELNIK

London. Sept. 22.-A dispatch from the town of Ritchevo on the Turco-Bulgarian frontier, to The Daily Mail reports that great excitement prevails in the district because of skirmish between Turkish and Bulgarian troops. Saturday on the mountain range which forms the boundary line.
 The general impression Is that war is only a question of few days and the people are removing their property from the frontier districts to places of safety.
 The dispatch adds that Turkey is mass ing 40,00O troops in and around Palanka. ten miles from the Bulgarian frontier, against which force the Bulgarians have only 4000 men at Kostendil.
 The Turkish frontier officers, says dis patch to The Times from Kubnitza, Bull garia, report that the insurgents under General Zontchef were defeated with great slaughter near Melnik and great number of Bulgarians were massacred in the neighborhood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY.
Scheme of Two Men to Lock Them
 selves in Express Car.

Scheme of Two Men to Lock Them
 selves in Express Car.
 Chicago, Sept H.-A bold attempt by two men to lock themselves in a Michigan Central Railroad express car with the ex press messenger, overpower him after the train had left the yards, at Thirteenth Street and then rife the two safes in the car, was frustrated last night, when the plans of the would-be robbers mscarried
 William Ganghin. an expressman, was Knocked unconscious and gagged in the express car shortly after o'clock in the evening and then the men discovered he was not the express messenger and fear ing detection, fled. This is the theory of the officials
 The express messenger who has charga of the car left Chicago at 3:30 this morn ing with one guard and about s25. GOO in two safes on the car. This money if te believed. was the object of the attack of two men.
 Ganghin was taken to the St Iuke's hospital. and 1t was found his shoulder had been dislocated and he had sustained severe bruises. If he had not been dis covered in the car in time the physicians say he would have smcthered to death because of the gag In his mouth. The police are Investigating the case Moth ing was taken from the car
 Ganghin says nothing was taken from him by the robbers. which leads him to believe he ceived the beating Intended for Express Messenger Hall. According to the railroad officials. eight or ten weap- ons are usually kept in the car. Every evening except Sunday the car leaves for the east at g o'clock A s:3o the time of the attack last night, Hall and an as- sistant loads the money into the car and entering locks himself in. On Sunday evening the train does not leave until 3:30 a. m. and 1t is believed the change In schedule on Sunday, of which thev did not know, frustrated their plans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
TO PENETRATE WILDs.
American Consul at Marxeilles Will
 Be Sent on Dangerous Mission.

American Consul at Marxeilles Will
 Be Sent on Dangerous Mission.
 Washington. Sept. A.-Under instruc- tions from the State Department Robert P. Skinner the American Consul General at Marseilles. will penetrate the wilds of Abyssinia. guarded by a detachment of American marines from the European squadron. He goes to negotiate with the King of Abyssinia a commercial treaty which 1t is hoped will give important ad- vantages to American trade.
 The Navy Department has informed the State Department that either the Machias. now at Port Said. or the San Francisco. which is lying off Beirut, will be available to take Mir. Skinner to Djidouti. From this 1t is believed 1he guard Of sixteen men will visit Abyssinia and Herrar. The State Department officials say Mir Skin- ner's mission is of a confidential charac- ter and they refuse to make public any details. In the event that the San Fran cisco is selected to convey MT. Skinner to Didouti she will be replaced by the Ma chias. unless the Amerian ships are or- dered from Beirut before his departure. Mfr. Skinner at present is at Massillon. O. He will remain in this country several weeks and will confer with State Depart ment officials before leaving for his post.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
ELECTRICITY IN PHILIPPINES.
Taft Sends Details of Franchise to
 be Granted.

Washington, Sept. Ex-Governor Taft has cabled the War Department details of the franchise which is to be granted for furnishing powers for various enter prises in Manila and elsewhere.
 He says the commission has surveyed the territory embracing Balocan Falls at Mahhi. province of Maruna, and Lamot and Caliraina Rivers, nearby, and that 1t has been discovered that at least 10, 900 horse power may be developed from these sources The distance from Manila to the point in question Is fifty-five miles, and Governor Taft says few engineering dif- faculties wih be encountered
 The local electric lighting company of Manila, backed by strong capital, desires to develop the power of the Angat River in Balocan, distance of .hirty-five miles, The Philippines Government, however, should 1t decide to grant the franchise for furnishing power from this point, will give 1t to the highest bidder. The fran chise will provide for the sale of power to all alike on reasonable terms fixed with reference to the cost of the plant. An opportunity probably will be given American investors to bid on the fran- chise. which, Governor Taft states, will be most valuable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
CANFIELD ARRAIGNED.
Through Attorney He Demurs to the
 Indictment.

Blnghampton. N. Y.. Sept. a.-The case of Richard Garfield, the alleged gambling house keeper of New York city. came up on change of venue at the open ing of the September term of the Supreme Court here today. John R. Stanchfield. representing Canfield. demanded an im- mediate. trial for his client
 Attorney Gray for the people. said that papers had been served on the District Attorney giving notice of an action to dismiss the indictment. If after the first term of court following the finding of the indictment he was not tried, then his counsel could ask that he indictment be dismissed. The prisoner had no right to fix the time for trial MT. Gray said he was not ready for trial
 MT. Stanchfield insisted on the produc- ton of affidavits. Upon this the papers were handed him and the matter was then adjourned until p. m.
 At the afternoon session of court Mir. Stanchfield asked permission to withdraw the plea of not guilty and demur to the indictment. Judge Sewell granted his request and the demurrer will be filed tomorrow to be argued at a later date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
NO EXTENSION ASKED.
AlthougL Only One Day Remains fo,
 Ratification of Treaty.

AlthougL Only One Day Remains for
 Ratification of Treaty.
 Washington, Sept. M.-withtn one day of the expiration of the time limit for the exchange of notifications of the Hay Herran Panama canal treaty, the State Department is still without any request from the Colombian Government for the extension of this period. At the State De- pertinent today the canal situation was said to be in he same hopeless sate as described in the cablegram of Minister Beaupre received Saturday. Acting Sec- retary of State Adee today asserted very positively that no new proposition had reached Washington from Bogota. The communication which Dr. Herran, the Co., lombia charge. recently submitted to the State Department was to the effect that the Bogota Government desired to con- tinue canal negotiations in case the pres- ent pending treaty failed ratification. The State Department has not replied to this 
 The President and Secretary Hay arc being kept in close connection with the State Department regarding the canal ad- vices from Bogota. Dr. Herran the Co., iombia charge. expected Secretary Hay to return to Washington this week, but since the receipt of Minsiter Beaupres cablegram indicating that he had aban- doned hope it is said at the State Depart ment there will be no occasion for the Secretary's return until next month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
BELGRADE's REGICIDEs.
Two-thlrds of Officers of the Army
 Opposed to Them.

London, Sept. 22.-The Times corres- pondent at Belgrade sends review of the situation at Belgrade in which he says the military conspiracy at Nsh directed against the regicides Is far graver than khe government dare ackno wledge.
 Of total of fifteen hundred officers, one thousand are said to be concerned in 1t and probably the bulk of the nation secretly sympathizes with them. The clique of sins. however, hold all the chief civil and military offices, the keys of the arsenal and the treasury. and any one crossing their path is doomed. The king Is surrounded and under the rule of the assassins and many doubt whether he will ever shake himself free.
 Minister Gentchetch, in whose house the regicide plot was matched, and who conducted the secret negotiations with King Peter, is alleged to possess an in eliminating letter which Is kept hanging over the royal head. Lately however, the regicides are beginning to realize that they have gone too far and must moder- ate their attitude. The elections are an- tcpated with considerable interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
THE IRISH PARTY.
In Position to Make Terms With Bal
 four,

London. Sept. 2.-The question of the support of the nationalist party for the new fiscal policy of retaliation is said to be the subject of negotiations between the government and the Irish leaders It is reported that Chief Irish Secretary Wyndham is offering a concession in the shape of a Roman Catholic College at Dublin. while the nationalists, on the other hand. are demanding a measure of local self-government as the price of their support. It appears clear that the nationalists intend to use the cabinet crisis as a lever.
 William o'Brten. N. F.. speaking at Cork tonight declared uaequivocaiiy that both of the English parties were broken. and the solid Irish party would meet which ever came out on top. The future aim of the Irish party. he said, was Ireland a natlon' and they intended to adopt a position of independence and hold their hands until 1t was discovered from whom the best terms could be ob- tained. The means which secured the abolition of landlordism, he declared, he could easily on the same lines achieve home rule.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Must Not Refill Bottles.

Washington. Sept. A.-Commissioner Yerkes has issued a circular letter to collectors of internal revenue in which he calls attention to the growing tendency on the part of some persons engaged in the sale of distilled spirits to refill with spirits bottles which had once been filled and stamped under the provisions of the act of March 8. 1897 The commissioner says that while this may not result in fraud on the Government. 1t involves a gross violation of law and enables the offender to impose on the public by dis posing of a cheap and inferior grade of whiskey. In view of this fact, collectors are directed to report all violations of the law for prosecutions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
THE CHARGE OF MURDER.
Negroes Who Raised Bills Guilty of
 Other Grimes.

Louisville. Sept. H.-Secret Service Agent s. A. Donnella returned to Louis vile this morning. He was asked wheth- CT or not Folly and Ray. the two negroes arrested by men of his department re- gently in Memphis. on charges of rais- ing counterfeit bank notes would be tried first for the murder of Harry Sheppard at Cave City.
 MT. Donnella said he had not heard whether or not this matter had been de- cided upon. but that it was a subject which would have to be settled by chief of the Secret Service, MT. Wilkie. It Is understood that there Is a strong prob ability of the men being tried in this State on the charge of murder before they are arraigned before the United States Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22

gates. called attention to the geographi- cal curiosity in the case of the extent Of the principality of Monaco, which, he said, was given as twenty times greater than 1t really is Herr von Mayr. speak ing on immigration statistics, said the present system of international statistics was inadequate. He urged that card be issued for each immigrant. giving full particulars, especially whether the im- migrant settled in the country perma- nently or whether he remained for only a sea son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Fire in Grain Elevator

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 21.-The conveyor Of the Southern Pacific Grain Elevator, 1,5O0 feet long. was destroyed by fire to- day. The elevator was in great danger for while part of the wharf was de- stroyed. The total damage Is estimated at between $75,OOo and $9O 900. .. probably will be two months before repairs can be made. though some temporary arrange ments for handling grain may be made sooner. Insurance probably covers the entire loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
TRIAL OF JIM PULLMAN.
It Will Be Begun Before Judge Gary
 Monday.

Columbia, s. C.. Sept. H.-At today's open session of the Lexington County Court, Judge Frank B. Gary ordered that the trial of James R. Tillman, charged with the murder of N. G. Gonzales. be heard next Monday September B. Solici- tor Thurmond of the prosecution contend ed that the case be called this week. but int their report to the court this morning 6 the grand jury recommended that the case be held over until next week on ac- count of the local criminal cases on the docket.
 The prisoner was in court today. as were his uncle. Senator B. R. Tillman. and other relatives. There are ten law yers entered for the defense and five be- sides the solicitor for the prosecution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22

CTS against the Universal Tobacco Com pany. This stay prohibits the examina- tion of the tobacco company's books pending an appeal to the Court of Errors and Appeals from the decision of Vice Chancellor Pitney. The vice chancellor made an order authorizing the examina- tion of the eompany's books. This he did in connection with the suit brought by McAlpin and others charging misman. agement and asking for the dissolution of a voting trust under which William H. Butler. president of the company, dominated the companys policy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Furnaces Close Down.

Lebanon, Pa.. Sept. 1.-The Lackawan- ma Iron and Steel Companys five fur naces situated at Lebanon. at Cornwall and North Cornwall. and the coke plant in Lebanon are at once to suspend opera tions for an indefinite time. Every man is to be discharged. These orders were is- sued to-day from Buffalo and no reason was given for the suspension. neither will the officials advance any explanation. Two thousand men are affected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22

cinnati. has purchased for s3l5.0oo Kyle more Castle and estate. comprising 13,OOO acres. situated on Loush Kylemore. Con- nema. The place formerly belonged to the late Mitchell Henry, M. P, who built the castle. It is one of the noblest and most romantically situated residences in Ireland. It has often been assigned by rumor as probable royal residence It is estimated MT. Henry spent $25O.OOO in building the castle and Improving the estate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Colorado Populists.

Denver, Col, Sept. I.-The Populist State Convention today nominated Dis trlct Judge Frank w. Owens of Lead vile. for Justice of the Supreme Court Resolutions were adopted condemning the present Republican State administration and also denouncing the Democratic Par ty because its recent convention failed to denounce the use of military at Grip nla Greek
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Rand Not at Work

Washington, Sept. A.-P. H. H. Rand, formerly confidential clerk of thePostmas- ter-General and lately assistant supertn- tendent of the salary and allowance di- vision, is now "on leave without pay" and has not been at the postoffice for some weeks. MT. Bands former offices in the department are now used as head quarters for number of inspectors work ing on the postal investigation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Will Deal in Grain.

New Orleans, Sept. H.-A largely at tended meeting of the members of the Board of Trade today ratified the action of the Board of Directors taken on Sep tember Il by approving the report of the special committee on the subject and providing for the establishment of grain fgures on the floor of the New Orleans Board of Trade
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Will Play Football.

Lexington. Ky. Sept 21.-For the first time in it's history the students of the Kentucky Bible College will be allowed to play football this year. President J. W. McGervey has always declined to permit his matriculates to play. but such pres sure was brought to bear upon him by the university proper that he announced in chapel today that the students may play
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Abused a Subordinate.

Berlin, Sept. 2l.-A dispatch from Kel gives an indication of the views of Prince Henry of Prussit on the ill-treatment of soldiers and sailors. A machinist. Ditt- mer. belonging .ol the cruiser Witells- bach. was recently tried for abusing a subordinate and was sentenced to under go twenty-one days detention. The pa- pers went before Prince Henry, who to- night decided that the sentence on Dit mer should have been degradation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
HORSE WOUNDS FIVE.
Frenzled Animal at Gallatin, Tenn,.
 Runs Amuck.

Gallatin, Tenn. Sept. A--A runaway horse attached to delivery wagon smash ed through vehicles here this afternoon. seriously inJuring five persons, three fa- tally. The animal, when finally caught. was in such a state of frenzy that it was killed.
 The injured: Mrs Smith, right arm broken. hurt internally, will die; Miss Hattie Smith. left thigh dlslocated: Mamie Smith. aged 6, skull, fractured both hips dislocated, will die; Miss Mollie Saddler, internal injuries. will die; w. Watson. wounds on head.
 Miss Saddler was In a surrey with four other young ladies, all of whom were more or less hurt. Watson was in bug gy alone. The horse while hitched be- came frightened at toy balloon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Farmer Captures swindlers.

Steubenville. O.. Sept. 1.-Two alleged confidence men who are said to have swindled John Kerr. a farmer of East Springfield, out of $3.OOO were captured to-day by a farmer after a fight with shot guns. The men give their names as A. Blake of Cincinnati and Charles Hig- gins of Pittsburg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Ready to Sail.

London. Sept. A.-Admiral Fisher has ordered that certain vessels serving as tenders at Portsmouth be kept in readi- ness to put to sea at few hours notice It is only explained that this order has no connection with the Balkan situation but Is simply part of the admirars scheme for improving the ships under his com mana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Trial of the Bainbr,Jga

Washington. Sept. H--The Board of In- spectlop and Survey has informed the Navy Department that the special sea trial of the destroyer Bainbrldge was completed Saturday and that the perform an2e of the vessel was satisfactory. The destroyer Decatur vii be given a similar trial in about ten days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Death of Courtess de Chamneaux

Detroit, Sept. FLA cable dispatch was received tonight announcing the death of Countess L. de Champeaux at the Cha teau Villeneuve, Cote dor. France. The Countess was the daughter of F. F. Palms of Detroit. and was married June 3. 1902. She was born in New Orleans. although
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Wanamakers Wins.

Beaver, Pa, Sept 21.-The islander suit brought against Postmaster General Wanam&ker by former State Printer Rob inson has ended in a victory for the de- dendant The sealed verdict was read in court this morning and found for the de- fendant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Anti-Duelling League.

Berlin. Sept. "A meeting of the anti duellinR league, attended by forty dele gates, was he'd al Frankfort today, ,Sl- der the presidency of Prince Loewenstein. pr. Kolb of Da7mstad reported that the largest number of duels took place in Austria. while Germany took second place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Col. c. V. Deland.

Jackson, Mich. Sept. 11.-Col. c. ". Deland. one of the oldest and best news paper men in the State. died at his resi- dence here early today after a long ill., ness. Colonel Deland served through the civil war and WIS made brigadier general of United States volunteers in 1865.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Italian Laborers 2int

Cooperstown, N. Y. Sept. A.-A riot by Italian laborers on the Oneonta, Coopers- town and Richfield Springs trolley road today resulted in the death of one Italian and the injury of General Manager Triton and a deputy sheriff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Linton is Recovering.

Chicago, Sept H.-Sir Thomas Lipton was reported this morning as having passed the most comfortable night since his attack of illness. He has improved SD steadily and satisfactorily that his physi- cial now considers further bulletins un- necessary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-22
Ball Player Dead of Lockiaw

Marion, Ind. Sept. n.-John Stobel, a former player in the Evansville baseball team of the Central League, died today of lockJaw. He broke a finger while playing two weeks ago and tetanus fol- lowed