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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
MARYLAND WEEDS
 FATHER NEPTUNE
NEW ARMoRED CRUISER IS SUc- CESSFULLY LAUNCHED AT NEW PORT NEWS WITH SIMPLE AND BRIEF CEREMONIES.

Newport News. Va, September 2.- The United States 15,OO0 ton armored cruiser Maryland was launched at the yard of the Newport News Shipbuiding company today. An unimportant acci- dent attended the launching. marring but little the success of the event.
 The intensity of the suns rays caused the melting of the talow with which the ways were greased aud the big keel in- stead of gliding evenly down to the wa ter, chung to her cradle. When she was finally released the warship dipped her sterm heavily and grounded in the mud. The ship was so successfully handled by the experts in charge of the work that no injury was sustained by the Mary afloat in the mornin.
 More than 10000 persons witnessed the launching. Miss Jennie Scott Waters of Baltimore, was the sponsor. The ceremo- nies were brief and simple.
 'I christen thee Maryland" said the fair sponsor breaking a bottle of cham- pagne as the ship started down the ways. The christening party then went to Old Point Comfort, where an elaborate post launching lunch was held, Governor Smith of Maryland and his staff. accompanied by a party of nearly 200 Marylanders, and the Maryland naval reserve, attending the lunch.
 Governor Montague and large party from Richmond were also present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
MANEUVERS ARE
 VERY SPECTACULAR
EMPEROR WILLIAM AND HIS SUIT OF DISTINGUISHED PERSON AGES FORM A BRILLIANT PIG TURF FOR PoPULACE.

Weisenfels-on-t -the-Saale Prussia, Sep tember 12.-The army maneuvers were this year more than ever a vast spectacle, af- fording a gorgeous background for Elm peror Williams massed cavalry attacks and storming of batteries. The Emperor turned the working out of the days strategical problem prepared by the gem eral staff into gloriied sham battle that delighted many thousands of spectators assembled on the elevated grounds.
 The maneuvers were preceded by four parades, four provincial banauets and the state entry of the Emperor and Empress into Halle, for the purpose of attending the ceremony of consecrating a church. All these functions were attended by the various sovereisns of the minor German states, like the King of Saxony, the grand dukes of Oldenburg and Saxe-Weimer, the Duke of Saxe- -Coburg and Gotha, for eign princes, such as the Duke of Aosta of 1tals and the Du1se of Tecb from Eng land These distinguished personages ac- companied the Emperor everywhere and formed a brilliant picture when they were grouped about him.
 The value of the maneuvers, as usual, is again seriously discussed Every one appears to agree that they have the po- lltical result of stimulating interest in the army and of propagating a material spirit among the Germans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
TOWN HELD UP.
Robbers Hold Citizens at Bay While
 They Loot the Bank

Sioux Falls S. D., Sept. 12.-Valley Springs, 13 miles east of here. was. be- tween and 3 o'clock this morning, wis., ited by a regular Jesse James band of rob- bers Residents of the town were aroused between the hours named by series of explosions. When they appeared on the street. they discovered that the town was picketed by seven or eight armed men, who drove the residents from the streets on the pain of instant death if they att tempted to interfere.
 The desperadoes blew open the safe of the Mlnnehaha county savings bank and secured between 5000 and $1O,O00 in cash. The vault was not molested. During the robbery one of the pickets fired at a citizen. but owing to the shortage of fre- arms, the citizens were compelled to keep in the background. officers left for the scene early this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
DECLARED NATIONAL ANTHEM.
Navy Departemnt So Desienates "The
 Star Spangled Banner"

Washington, September 12.-The navy department has issued an order declaring The StarSpangled Banner" the national anthem and directing whenever that composition is played that all officers and men shall stand at attention unless they are engaged in duty that will not permit them to do so.
 It is required that the same respect shall be observed toward the national air of any other country when played in the presence of official representa- tives of such country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
Macedonian Situation is Ap-
 preaching the Last Stage
RUMORS AFLOAT AT SOFIA
Reported That Ministers Have Decided to Mobilize Two Army Divisions. The Turks Have 6o,ooo Sol
 ders at Adrianople.

Sofia, Bulgaria, September 12.-With the arrival of new and startling reports of the wholesale massacre of Christians in Macedonia the situation is hourly becom- ing more alarming. If the latest mes sages, which say that 6o,0o0 Bulgarians have been slaughtered in The districts of Okhrida and Leren, shall be confirmed, no doubt exists that the government will be forced to order the mobilization of the army immediately.
 According to information brought by courier to the revolutionary paper, Autonomye, a force of Albanians, as- sisted by Turkish regular forces acting under orders direct from l<ildiz, Kiosk, massacred the entire Bulgarian Chris tian population of the Okhrida and Leren districts. Fearful descriptions are given of the sights seen there. the soldiers slaughtering men, women and children in every direction, displaying barbarism never before witnessed.
 The number of killed is not given in the courier's dispatch, but according to reports from other sources, the total num- Der of victims will reach 6ou0O.
 News Only Too True.
 Official circles are so far without in formation regarding the reported mas sacre but in view of the character of the latest advices from Macedonia 1t is feared the news is only too true.
 Rumors are current that a. a council of the ministers today it was decided to mobilize immediately the first and second army divisions.
 This Is officially denied, but well in- formed persons do not doubt that the cabinet, which is meeting in council daily. is seriously considering such measure. deputation of leadins ,-, ssors and representatives of the professional classes yesterday waited on the minister and urged the government to order imme- diate mobilization. Premier Petroff re- piled to the delegation that the ministry was unable to admit the necessity for such step at the present moment.
 Turkish Troops Numerous.
 The Turkish government is believed to have at the present moment no less than 5000 soldiers in the vlayet of Adriano- pie, large bodies of them within ten to
  tier. Confronted with such a situation, 1t is argued Bulgaria would be amply justified in mobilizing the first and second army divisions. the headquarters of which are at Sofia and Phillopolis, and which comprise the forces nearest the Turkish frontier.
 The government appears to be firmly resolved to avoid giving Turkey the slight est prctext for declaring hostilties and is itq to Ia xun fa- yer The situation, however, Is rapidly becoming worse, and popular excitement Is increasing.
 An engagement Is reported to have oc- cured between a force of insurgents and Turkish troops at Suchindol in which not a single revolutionist was killed, while the Turks lost heavily.
 Telegrams from Burgas says the Bull garian population is fast disappearing from the district of Losengrad, and that every one unable to escape to the Bulga- rian frontier Is killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
MINERS TAKE TOOLS.
Thurber, Texy Strikers Are Ready to
 Leave the Mines.

Dallas, Tex, September 12-A special to the News from Thurber, Tex, says the 1000 striking coal miners went to the miners today. secured their tools and are making all preparations to leave. There is no sign of trouble,
 District President Hauraty, at a meet ing today of strikers. announced that money is coming, 5000 having already been sent by the district secretary. Con corning the proposed exodus, Mr. Haura- ty says both the company and the miners understand their postion and if they disagree there is no cause for hard feel ings,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
DISASTROUS FIRE IN MOBILE BLOCK
BARNEY-CAVANAU HARDWARE COMPANY SUFFERS A LOSS OF s4o.ooo BY RAvAGEs OF FLAMES AND WATER.

Mobile, September 12-At 9:3O o'clock tonight, the big four-story block of the Barney-Cavanaugh Hardware company, southeast corner of Commerce and St. Francis streets, took fire and, although by quick action of the fire department. the flames were subdued in an hour, the three upper floors of the northern half of the building were badly damaged, and much loss was occasioned by water.
 The building belongs to the Warning estate and Is damaged about s10,OOO; the loss on the stock can only be estimated at about $30.0O0; fully covered by insur- ance. Two and half years ago like fire caused loss to the company of se6 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
GOV. VAN zANT TALKS OF
 LAW AND STATE IDEAS"
We Hear Much About fine Iowa dea and the "Ohio Idea, But Minnesotas Idea is: In Obedience to Law Lie
 the Safety of State and the Nation.

To maintain it's dignity and to make forceful and true the saying that law is no respecter of persons should be our individual aim. Belief in the enforcement of our laws and in the integrity of our courts is our greatest shield against law lessness and anarchy.
 "We hear much these days about the Iowa ideal which eontemplates a revis- ion of the tariff. We hear much about the Ohio idea which would not tinker with the tariff but would let well enough alone
 There is a great deal of difference of opinion about these two propositions. Minnesota has an idea, too, one about which there can be no difference of opin- ion, one broad enough for every state In the sisterhood of the union to stand upon. The Minnesota idea is; Tn obedience to law lies the safety of the state and the nation.
 Minnesota pledges herself to stand by her idea until it applies to every foot of her territory and to every individual within her broad domaines."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
Strike Settled.

St. Joseph, Mo, september 12.- President Donnelly of the Anal gamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen, who came here from Chi cago to investigate the strike of the 1900 unemployed of the Nelson-Morris Packing company at South St. Joseph, announced a settlement of the strike and says the men will return to their places Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
TEST SUCCESSFUL.
Moccasin and Adder Fire Torpedoes
 at Three U. 8. Ships.

Newport, R. l., September 12.-Torpedoes were successfully fired at three vessels of the United States navy today by the submarine boats Adder and Moccasin, participating in the first of three tor pedo tests to be made In connection with the naval maneuyers
 The torpedo boats Mckee, Stiletto and Caravan were stationed off Block Island. while Adder and Moccasin, submerging about five miles away, attacked the sup posedly defending force. Without detec- tion dummy torpedoes were fired at each of the three torpedo boats at such close range that, had they been loaded, the three boats would have been destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
Anti-Semitic Riot,

Lamberg, Austria, September 12-- An anti-Semitic riot occurred yester- day at the annual fair at Zablatov in consequence of a report that woman had been robbed and murdered in a Jewish house. Three Jews were se- verely injured and a number slightly hurt and windows in many Jewish houses were smashed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13

N HICAGo, September 12.-The Chi tV cago Press club gave a banquet O tonight to a large number of wis., iting newspaper men and several distin- guished guests. Among the latter were: Senator Fairbanks of Indiana, ex-Gov- ernor Peck of Wisconsin, and Governor Van zant of Minnesota. Speeches were made by these gentlemen and Joseph Medin Mccormick of the Chicago Tri- bune and President Homer c. Carr of the Press club.
 In the course of his address, Governor Van Zant said: "The safety of our coun- try depends upon the enforcement of the law. Public officials can best serve the people by compelling strict obedience to the law, by all classes regardless of sta tion and influence. When violations of law by powerful corporations or men of great wealth and influence go unchal- lenged, then contempt for law follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
TOURNAM ENT ENDS.
Lieutenant Casey Wins Military Shoot
 Ing Championship of U. s.

Seagirt, N. J., September 12.-The big shooting tournament closed today, inn mediately after Lieut.. K. V. Casey First regiment of New York. had won the military championship of the United States by scoring 192 out of a possible 2l0 He captured the title by finishing in the lead in the Presidents match.
 Private George E Cook, First district of Columbia. last years champion, finish ed in fourth place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
Biq Fee Allowed.

Houston, Tex. September 12.-The probate court of Harris county has approved fee of s1O0,000 for Baker, Bott, Baker & Lo"ett for legal services rendered the estate of w. M. Rice, the millionaire, who was murdered in New York several years ago by All bert T. Patrick. This Is the largest fee ever allowed in Texas in single case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
COTTON BLlGHTED.
Leaves of Plant in Mexico Ruined By
 Dummy Accumulation.

Dallas, Tex. Sept 12.A special to the News from Fl Paso, Tex, says
 The large acreage of cotton planted this year at Santa Rosa Mexico, has been struck with blight in the shape of a gummy accumulation on the leaves and heavy damage in the way of decrease in the yield and poorer qualities is now cer- tain.
 Up to two weeks ago the crop was promising indeed, but now this has chang ed.
 There will be more cotton raised this year than last by reason of the increased acreage, but 1t will not be of as good a quality.
 The blight is attributed to the extreme ly dry season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
Philadelphia Team Defeated.

Philadelphia, September 12.-The all-Philadelphia golf team was de feated by the Oxford and Cambridge golfing society today on the links of the Huntingdon Valley Country club, II to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
SENATOR POWELL HAS
 A NEW PENSION BILL
NEGROES ATTEMPT
 DESPERATE ESCAPE
GADsDEN JAILER IS DEVELOPED IN BLANKETS AND THROWN TO THE FLOOR, WHILE A PRISONER sNATcHES KEYS.

Gadsden, Sept 12.-(SpeciaL)-A bold and partly successful attempt was made at the Etowah county jail about 10 o'clock last night by the negro prisoners to es- cape, and one of the most desperate Of the large number, Morris Mayo did man. age to get away About 10 o'clock Joel Chandler, the young son of the sheriff, went into the jail to put a negro prisoner who was out in the corridor. in the cell. As he unlocked the cell door the negroes made a rush and throwing blanket over his head bore him down to the floor. While he was being held Morris Mayo made grab for the jail door key. Secur- ing it he ran for the door, unlocked it and made his escape Before the other ne- groes realized that the door to liberty was open the white prisoners raised a yell and Patrolman Bob Leath. who was near the jail, went to the rescue of young Chandler in time to prevent any more of the ne- groes escaping. He was forced to drive them back at the point of his pistol.
 Morris Mayo, the escape, is wanted on several charges, the last one being for stealing of trunks from the Southern de- pot "A reward of $25 is offered for his arrest
 The charcoal furnace of the Southern Car and Foundry company at this place, which was closed down when the com- pany was placed in bankruptcy, has not been put in blast again, and 1t is given out that it will not be until a more fa- vorable time. The ear works plant is in full blast TOW, and the repairing depart ment Is at work on the repair order of 600 cars from the Queen and Crescent sys- tenn.
 The cotton crop in this section, which had such fine prospects six weeks ago, is now deteriorating at an alarming rate and the farmers are alarmed, It is said that the rains of the early part of July made the plant grow very rapidly and fruit nicely, but the rains suddenly ceased and the drouth of the past four weeks has done immense damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
No Proposal Made.

London, Sepetember 12.-The for eign office informs the Associated Press that no proposal has been made to define the boundary between Brit ish Borneo and the Philippines and that there is no necessity for the ap- pointment of such a boundary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
BOMBS EXPLODED.
Tracks of the Uskub Railway Dam
 aged.

Salonica, September 1.-Two bombs were exploded on September 10 at a junction on the Uskub railway damaging the tracks. An indecisive fight occurred on the came day near Gumendje. The insurgents occupied strongly entrenched positions.
 The Turks are preparing for a big drive in the Yenidje district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
Rice Crop Damaged.

Houston, Tex, September 12.-Re- ports from southwestern Louisiana show considerable damage to the rice crop as result of heavy rain and wind storm Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
Postmaster Arrested.

Washington, September 12.-The postoffice department was today ad- vised of the arrest of John R. Jones, late postmaster at Theo, Ga, on a charge of making false postofiice re- turns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
WEATHER FORECAST.

, Washington, September I2.-Fore-
 , cast for Alabama: Fair in north;
 } showers and cooler in south por- , tions Sunday; Monday partly ; cloudy; showers in south portions;
 ; winds becoming north and increas- , ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
UrWitz Nominated.

Houston, Tex, September 12-The republican convention for the Eighth congressional district met here today and nominated Dr. Max Urwitz of Houston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
United States Cruiser Has Nar-
 TOW Escape from Explosion
ONE SAILOR MEETS DEATH
Damage to Vessel Is Slight, But Acci- cident Creates Great Excitement In the Navy Yard-Re-
 suit of Theft.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 12.-The explosion of a barrel of alcohol on the superstructure deck of the cruiser Olympia. in dry dock at the Norfolk navy yard tonight killed two men, seriously injured several oth- CTS and set fire to the ship. The master al arms of the vessel is missing.
 The dead:
 Corporal J. I. Yeager, United States Ma rine Corps.
 White seaman, unknown.
 And four seamen injured, one of whom may die.
 The damage by fire was confined to the deck of the vessel and embraced only the canvas awnings and their fixtures. The decks, however were slightly injured.
 Immediately after the explosion. fire alarms were sounded and the crew of the navy yard fire department and a detach- ment of marines under Captain Boots soon queled what looked to be a very dangerous blaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
Explosion Result of Theft.

The explosion, aoording to eye witnesses was the direct result of the theft of Q barrel of grain alcohol, containing fifty six gallons by a party of sailors This barrel 1t is said, was taken from one of the store houses of the yard and moved to a deck near the Olympia. There it was broken open.
 Ship Keeper Daily, on board the Olym- pia, detected the odor of the spirits and q search led to the discovery of the barrel. which was taken aboard the Olympia and placed on the hurricane deck. Only small quantity had been taken by the thieves.
 The incident created much excitement. and in the confusion the guilty men es- capped While this was going on, Yerkes and the unknown sailor went to the bar rel with the intention, 1t is reported. of getting drink, and one of them struck a match. The explosion was Instantaneous and beth mer were enveloped in flames. They perished before hand could be raised to save them.
 Ship Caught Fire.
 The ship at once caught fire and the blaze for a while was stubborn, but was finally extinguished. A search around the ship revealed two marine captains in the bottom of the dry docks, together with the ships parrot.
 A later report from Portsmouth states that a boat was sighted pulling away from the Olympia's vicinity immediately before the explosion, and the suspicion is i.eld that the master-at-a was foully dealth with. The ships company was as- sembled and the master-at-arms failed to respond to his name. It is said positive ly he was not on the ship at the time of the explosion, but was near the end of a dock searching for the alcohol thieves.
 No one was admitted to the navy yard and all accounts of the explosion and att tendant circumstances were secured from outside sources. The injured are said to number from four to seven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
Minor Senate Bills Passed.

Two senate bills, to prevent the adop- lion of the same name by two corpor- ations. and to amend section 1902 of the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-10-23
Temperance Rally.

The meeting in the Metho list
church Wednesday night attracted q
good sized audience.
1t was the initial step in the move
ment to place Marion county in the
dry column.
Rev. J. A. Hendry presided.
Rev. w. G. Lindsay, Rev. J. p.
Hilburn and Rev. c. H. Nash, of
Tampa, who is visiting Ocala, made
excellent addresses. Mr.. Hilburn's
receiving especial commentator.
1T was announced that those who
are behind the movement were in the
fight to win and that it would be
fought to a finish.
No collection was taken up but il
was stated that the friends Of the
movement would be asked for con.
tributiOns to make the campaign
effective.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-10-23
Danger in Fall Colds.

Fall colds areliable to hang on all
winter leaving the seeds of pneumo-
MIA, bronchitis or consumption. FO-
ley's Honey and Tar cures quickly
and prevents serious results. 1t is
old and reliable, tried and tested, safe
and sure. Contains no opiates and
will not constipate. POstOtfice Drug
Store,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-10-23
m others.
effective.

Who would keep their children in
good health should watch for the first
symptoms of worms, and remove
them with Whites Cream Vermifuge
1t is the children's best tonic. 1t gets
digestion at work so that their food
does them good, and they grow up
healthy and strong. 25c. at Anti
Monopoly. Drug Store. Iii
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-10-23

Mr.. l.. :. Black, OF Crystal River,
was up before Commissioner Will
liams Monday for violating section
1910 of the revised statutes of the
United States and also for intimidat-
ing a witness. He was held in both
cases, gave bond and was released.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-10-23

Dir. James A. Poser is putting a
lot of new shelving into his store
room on Fit. King avenue. He saws
his business is on the increase, each
week being better than the last. His
brother, Sam. is now assisting him.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-10-23

We enjoyed very pleasant visit
WedD esday from Mayor Fishel, who
has just returned from several
months trip to Hot Springs, Ark. He
left his rheumatism at the springs
and says that the cures there are
marvellous. Some people who go
there III rolling chairs and on crntches
throw them away in little while.
The bath is cheap, the price of board
is not excessive and the charge of the
physicians moderate. Mayor Fishel
was pleased with the management
and everything connected with it.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-10-23

Mrs. w. b. HOlley, of Ocala, Fla,
formerly Miss BETTE Daniel, of
Atlanta, is in the city with her little
son, Preston Holley, and is at the
ralmadge for three months. She
came TO have her sons eyes treated.
Mrs. Holly before her marriage taught
music in Atlanta for several years
and made NUM- bers of friends who
will welcome her Recommendations
Journal.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-10-23

Mr.. Boyd Scarborough a young man
working at the Spoke & Rim factory,
was ARRESTED Wednesday 10y Deputy
United States Marshal II. S. Cham
bers for violating section 3242 revi sed
statutes of the United States.