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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE.
The Insurgents Threaten Reprisals for
 Turkish Atrocities.

London, Sept. 9.-Everything seems to point to new and terrible develop mefts in Macedonia. On top of the ap- palling accounts of the results of the Turkish methods of restoring order" in the yilayet of Monastir comes the threat by the insurgents to resort to re- prisals on the same scale. The porte's anxiety to suppress news by expelling newspaper correspondents from the area of the operations is held to have but one meaning. This mornings pa- pers comment upon the significance of the news that Russia and Austria are seeking to persuade the powers to CO., cree Bulgaria as showing a belief that war is inevitable. , ..
 No further news regarding the out break at Beirut has been received here. A dispatch to the Standard from Con- stantinople. dated Sunday, says:
 'sThe Turks are much disturbed by the presence of the American warships at Beirut and are making every effort to have them recalled. In spite of all as- sertions that the United States only in- tends them to be there for the simple protection of the rights of her citizens it is quite possible that the dispatch of the warships may initiate action lead- ing much further"
 The same correspondent telegraphing upder Mondays date on receipt of the news of the Beirut outbreak says:
 with the slightest encouragement disorders might result in the whole of Lebanon rising in revolt. To-day had been foretold as the date of rising against the foreigners and many resi- dents of ConstantinoDle are keeping to their houses. Personally doubt whether there will be anything more than dynamite outrages which are pret- ty sure to be attempted before long"
 The Daily Telegraph's correspondent at St. Petersburg says he is assured on excellent authority that Russia when she submits proposals to the porte for the paciacation of Macedonia conten- plates the dispatch of her Black sea squadron to Turkish waters. where it will make much longer stay than re- gently in order to overcome the sultan's objections to her recommendations.
 The Sofia correspondent of the Morn- ing Leader says by the end of the week
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
BATTLE OF LAKE GEORGE.
Memorial Monument Unveiled Tester :
 day Norning.

Lake George, N. Y, Sept. S--In the presence of thousands of excursionists from all nearby towns in northeastern New York, from Vermont, Massachu- sets and Connecticut, representatives of patriotic societies of New York and New England, representatives of the official life of these states, the gover- nors of New York, Vermont, Massachu- setts and Connecticut, stationed at the four corners of the battle monument, the fastening which unveiled the bronze memorial of the battle of Lake George was pulled to-day.
 "A As the canvas which had hidden the figures dropped the guns of the First battery fired national salute. The bronze figures of the monument were designed by Albert w. Einert, the sculptor, and represent the Indian .chieftain king Hendrick demonstrating ito General Johnson the frtility of divid-8 ing his forces The figures are nine feet high. cast in bronze, and stand on a grand pedestal in the center of Battle park On the east face is the following inscription:
 1908 The Society of the Colonial
 Wars erected this monument to
 commemorate the victory of the col
 oniaI forces under General Johnson
 and the Mohawk allies under Chief
 Hendrick over the French regulars,
 commanded by Baron Dieskan, with
 the Canadian and Indian allies
 On the south face it reads: Defeat would have opened the road to Albany to the French
 The north: Confidence inspired by the victory was of inestimable value to- the American army in the War of the Revolution. Z
 On the west side are the words: Bat tie of Lake George, September 8, 1755.'s
 The days ceremonies began at ten O clock with a review of the troops by the four governors. In the line were a troop from the Second United States cavalry, company of the Ninth United States infantry, three companies of the National Guard, B and c of the Seveil- ty-first regiment and H of the Second; the Governors Foot Guard of Connect- icut and a company of the Second Mas sachusetts infantry.
 The presentation speech was made by Senator Depew and the response by Governor Odell
 Following the review Governor OdelI held an impromptu reception and was ent Enthusiastically greeted A luncheon was served at noon to the visitors by the Society of Colonial Wars.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
capita, Stock Increasea.

New York, Aug. s.--At special meet ing of the Copper Range Consolidated Copper Mining company, held in Jer- sey City to-day, the stockholders voted to increase the capital stock from $2S,- 50O,0OO to $SS,5OO,0o0. They also author ized the purchase of 10000 shares of the Tri-M Mountain Mining company of Mich igan, for which the company is to pay share for share in it's capital stock and the purchase of the balance of the Tri- Mountain stock, 90,00O shares, on the same basis, after the increase of the Copper Range stock. --'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
ENGLISH TENNIS CRACK.
Pays Fine Tribute to Management of
 -. Americans. "A

London, Sept. S.--The Dohertys re-. turned to the Queens club to-day after their victorious lawn tennis trip in the United States. There was no organized reception. The two brothers received the congratulations of their. personal friends and started immediately to practice on the grass courts. R. F. Doherty said to representative of the Associated Press that nothing had been decided about a trip to Amer ica next year. It was too early to spec ulate on it. Personally, he hoped the Americans would send team over here and if they can include Whitman and Larned they ought to make a very good showing. Whitman R. F. Doherty con- sidered to be by far the best of the American players. He added: "So far as my observation goes, the trip to America was most enjoyable. All the arrangements were excellently perfect ed. In fact, it is hard ever to pick a flaw in the management of an interna- tional tournament in America"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
CHANGES IN ooNsUlARsERrIoE
Prssident's Plan of Giving Trainet q
 Msn Important Posts.

Men Important Posts. Washington, Sept. S.-The first an- nouncement of appointments in the con- sular service since the presidents re- ieent decision to give the important posts to men already trainedin the ser vice, instead of outsiders, was made this morning as follows: John ". Riddle of Minnesota. now first secretary of em- bassy at St. Petersburg, to be consul general and diplomatic agent at Cairo. E in place of the Hon. John G. Long. de- ceased.
 Spencer F. Eddy of Illinois. now sec-
 retary of legation at Constntinople, to be first secretary of embassy at St.
 Petersburg.
 Peter A. Jay of Rhode Island. now
 second secretary of legation at Constan- tinople, to be first secretary. Grant Smith of Pennsylvania, to be second secretary of legation at Constan- ttnople. William R. Halloway, transferred from consul general at St. Petersburg | to consul general at Halifax. Ethelbert Watts, transferred from consul at Prague to consul general at St. Petersburg.
 Urbain J. Ledoux, transferred from
 consul at Three Rivers, Quebec to con- sul at Prague.
 Church Howe. transferred from con- sul at Sheffield, Eng, to consul general
 at Antwerp.
 Charles N. Daniels of Connecticut, has been appointed to the vacancy at Shef-
 seld. England. ts
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
CT. 4. U. OFFICERS.
Rev. Peter McoIean Elected Preaident- t
 New Havon man Secretary.

South Norwalk, Sept. S.--The thirty fourth annual convention of the Con- necticut Total Abstinence Union was brought to a close this afternoon with the election of officers for the ensuing year. The officers elected are as fol- lows:
 President-Rev. Peter McClean. of Milford.
 First vice. president-Stephen J. OBrien, of South Norwalk. Second vice. Miss Elizabeth F. Kelleher, of Wallingford.
 Secretary-Willi Cronin, of New Haven.
 Treasurer-Ch Charles Fitzgerald, of Middletown. Ats . State editor-George Lambert, of Norwich. @ F a# <
 Delegate to the national convention to be held in St. Louis in 19O4-P. J. Sul- livan, of Hartford. The next annual convention of the union will be held in Winsted A state parade and field day will be held in Waterbury some time in 1904.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
CIRCULAR TO POWERS.
Hint That Turkey Is Preparing for War
 with Bulgaria. 2.

London, Sept S.--A despatch to a news agency from Constantinople says the Turkish government is preparing a circular to the powers, calling attention to the attitude of Bulgaria and declar- ing i. is the intention of the govern ment to pursue armed Bulgarian bands in Macedonia and even into Bulgarian territory.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Mine Operators Pu. ss Jail.

Topeka, Kas., Sept. S.-Judge Hazen to-day sentenced Mine Operators John Jack and John Bel! to jail until such period as they might conclude to answer the questions Of the attorneys in the coal trust inquiry. The men had refused to testify on the theory that it might incriminate them. The prisoners will appeal to the supreme court
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
Two Men in Custody Ut Chicago for Car
 Barn Murders.

Chicago, Sept. s-James Redmond, alias William O'Neill, and Arthur Tib- betts have been arrested on charge of complicity in the murders committed in the barns of the Chicago City Railway company a week ago. The evidence against Redmond is: circun1stantial. the chief part of it being his heavy. expen- allure of money during the last week. x
 Redmond formerly lived in Kansas City, and was tried there in 1900 for the murder. of a girl. He was acquitted of the charge, however. Tibbetts was ar rested because Redmond was living in his house. ra-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Gravity O f Chin ese situation.

Paris, sept.s.-A dispatch from Marseilles to La Presse asserts that the government
 has requisitioned all the steamers on the far eastern service of the Messageries Mar atimes and Chargeurs Reunis companies for the conveyance of large number of troops of ali arms and a quantity of supplies.
 The dispatch adds that this step confirms the report that critical situation pre- yails in China. 4a,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Attempt to Hold Up Express

Stevensvile, Mont, Sept. S.-A bold at- tempt to hold up the Bitter Root express just east of here this morning was frus- trated by the vigilance of the crew. pile of ties had been placed on the track The engineer slowed up and backed away as soon as he could. Three men concealed in the bushes jumped out and ran after the train but soon fell behind. The crew se- cured arms and returned and threw the ties to one side, after which the express went through unmolested,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Cresceus Rrea ks Record

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. S.-Cresceus, the trot- ting stallion driven by George H. Ketchan, his owner, broke all records for half mile track this afternoon. at the state fair grounds, lowering his own previous time second. He covered the mile today in 2:OSA. Twenty-two thousand people wit messed the performance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Shipping News.

\ Havre. Sept 5, g p. m. Sailed, steamer La .C.ascogne, New York.
 Queenstown, Sept. 8-Arrived, steamer Friesland Philadelphia, for Liverpool (and
 Bouiogne. Sept. 4 f2.30 g. m.--Sailed, steamer Ryndam from Rotterdam), New York.
 September S.-Steamer arriyals:-Napols tan Prince, Naples and Genoa.
 Sailed. steamers KronDrinz Wilhelm, Bremen via Plymouth and Cherbours; Ar- menian. Liverpool.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Now Adn,iral tn sh,Nayy,

Libson, Sept. s,-King Edward has ap- in the British navy as a token of the friendship between the two countries which was strengthened by his maiesty's recent visit to PortuSal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
FIRST OFFICIAL DoOUMENT.
Plus Conhrms Appointments of Leo--
 No EncycIical Yet.


 Rome, Aug. s.-It had been announced that Piux X would publish to-day his first encyclical addressed to the Catholic hierarchy and people throughout the world, but this was incorrect. The pom tiff published to-day his first official document, consisting of letter ad- dressed to Cardinals Vannutelli, Ram polla, Ferrata, and Vivesy Tute confirm ing their appointment by Pope Leo as a commission to commemorate the fif- tieth anniversary of the dogma of the immaculate conception. The letter, which is very brief is followed by a prayer to the Virgin Mary which will acquire importance as being the first to bear the signature of Plus x.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Linton wtIi Attend.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. S.-Sir Thomas Lipton has wired the state fair manage ment that he will come with his guests, the earl and countess of Shaftesbury, to the fair on Friday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Prominent Oambury Man Dead.

sixty years old, one of the most promi-
 nent citizens of Danbury, died suddenly
 late this afternoon while talking to friends in his office.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
BRYAN ADDS HIS DENIAL
HIS DAUGHTER NoT1NGAGED TO
 LIEUTENANT ROBSON
No Truth Whatever in the Report
 Calls 10 Sec Mayor Johnson of CIeve- land but Falls to Fird Him In-De- olinss 10 Discnss National Politics
 Thinks Johnson yviIl be Elected Gov
 ernnr nf nnin. LL--

Cleveland, Sept. S.-William J. Bryan arrived here to-day from the east and called as the city hail for conference with Mayor Johnson. The latter was out of the city, however, and MT. Bryan subsequently left for Toledo after talk ing lunch with Charles B. Salen, chair man of the democratic executive com mittee. MT. Bryan declined to dis .cuss national politics, but predicted that MT. Johnson would be elected governor of Ohio at the coming state election.
 MT. Bryan gave out the following written statement adding his denial to that of Mrs Bryan relative to a report that his daughter Ruth was engaged to marry Lieutenant Richmond P Hob son.
 There is no truth whatever in the reported engagement and the newspa- per man who sent out the report might have learned the truth by inQuiring Eeither of Lieutenant Hobson or of our family. MT. Hobson called on Mrs. Bryan when he lectured in Lincoln re- gently and there met my daughter. The fact that such circumstance is made the basis of the story printed shows how unreliable some oe the so-called news is.
 Signed: '.Wm. J. Bryan.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Australian Government Defeated.

Melbourne, Victoria, Sept. S-The govern ment was defeated to-day in the Common wealth house of representatives by the adoption of labor amendment making the <conciliation bill apply to railway servants. The ministers are considering their po- Sition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
Dr. James Hubbard Dead

Richmond, Ind, Sept S.-After long illness, Dr. James Hubbard. aged S7, died here to-day. He was ex- president of the American Medical association. P
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
BETTER FEELING IN IRELAND
Meeting of the Irish National Leagne
 Yesterday. "

Dublin, Sept. 8.-The Irish National League held meeting to-day at Berlin under the presidency of William Red mond, M. P. A resolution was adopted welcoming the Irish land bill as the most substantial victory gained by the Irish people for centuries, and ascribing this result to the loyalty of Secretary Wyndham, the high spirit of the liberal party and the good will of the land- lords. Other resolutions urged the ten- ants to negotiate the purchase of their holdings in a spirit of friendliness.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
LESE MAJESTE IN PRUSSIA.
Three Men and Two Women Arrested at
 Harle.

Halle. Prussia. Sent. s.-Three, men and two women have been arrested here charged with insulting Emperor Will liam. The precise nature of their off, fense has not been disclosed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09

There was q serious railroad strike in Victoria in May which resulted in the sur render of the strikers after the adoption of n government bill providing for severe CO., erciye measures,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-09
CIRCUIT RACES AT HARTFORD.
pr. strong Take. she Unfinished RIO
 Trot-Other contests.

Hartford, Sept S.-The second days racing in the fall meet at Charter Oak park was devoid of any unusual feat ures. Weather and track conditions were almost perfect, although the air was trifie too shap to insure the best work of the horses. All the fields were small. many horses scheduled for the meet here. going to Syracuse instead.
 The first race of the day was the un- finished 2:10 trot of Monday in which only Dr. Strong and Mckinley partici- pated. Dr. Strong had taken two heats and Mckinley one. In the first heat of to-day's contest Mckinley won with ease. but pr. Strong turned the scales next time. winning the heat and race by nose.
 There were only two starters in the 2:2s trot. Emma Wilkes. Horace ". Wilson. Texas and FIashlight were drawn. Ben Leibes. driven by Geers, Won the 1lTSL neat aLter a iiVeIy DruSh at the finish. The second heat was won by Ben Leibes. who led Miss Jeanette all the way.
 In the PIP pace Pan Michael won in three straight heats, and had plenty to spare at the finish of each heat
 In the 2:09 pace Joe Pointer, who was backed heavily to win. was beaten out by Sugreet after hard struggle in which Cubanola figured conspicuously.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06
HEARD STRANGE NOISES
And Weird Tappings at the Windows
of the House.

Columbus, O., Feb. ct develops that
John Mcdaniel of Linden. who commit
ted suicide a few days ago. took his life
because he believed the house in which
he lived was haunted.
The surviving members of his family
deny emphatieally that they are super
stitious, but they say that no money
could induce them to live in the house
Immediately after the funeral of Nc
Daniel the family hurriedly left the
premises.
Strange tales are told blythe neighbors
about "doings" in the MCDANIEL house.
For long time Mcdaniel complained
about hearing footsteps in the attic and
the tapping on a certain downstairs
window. He repeatedly investigated
these uncanny sounds, but could not ex-
plain them.
Members of the family heard them,
but gave them no heed until the head
OF the household was driven to take his
own life because of the alleged spoOkish
demonstrations
A sister of Mrs. Mcdaniel. Mrs. Thorn
as, OF MlddlepOrt, Ind, went to Linden,
which is a few miles from here, to at
tend the funeral She had not been
told OF the phenomena, but one night in
the house convinced her that the family
should get out. She heard the footsteps
In the attic. and to her they sounded
ike the martial tread of a deta ehment
of soldiery. She also heard the tap
ping on the window. That experience
drove the Mcdaniel family out of the
house, and the widow and children are
with friends and relatives until they
can settle elsewhere.
The history of the house and former
occupants is also the subject of discus
sion in this peculiar matter 1t was
built II or IS years ago, and so far as
the older residents of that neighbor-
hood are concerned they can never re-
member of any crime having been COM
mitted there.
But the remarkable fact exists that
three former occupants of the property
became insane two of whom are dead.
The first insane victim Of the place was
a Mrs Davis. The second was a man
named Segrist, who died in the state
was Mcdaniel. who met tragic death
but a week or so ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06

The petition fled by Moves & Heath cites
the contract entered into by the firm and
the telephone company in which the COM
pany agreed to furnish them telephone
service from April 49, 1898. until July 81,
1902. al the rate of S72 a year The petition
further states that about May 1 the ser
vice became defective and little CONVERSE
ton could be carried on; that on June Is
the wires of the phone became crossed
and rendered the service absolutely worth
less as a means of conversing with their
clients as well as causing the phone bell
to ring at intervals during the day, which
gave them great annoyance in answering
false calls The firm also alleges that
central" would not connect other phones
with their own, and that during this in
terval the telephone company refused to
repair the machine or improve the service
IN any way.
The petition also says that fun pay was
received from the firm by the telephone
company during the month in which the
phone was useless to them which they
ask the court to refund. In conclusion
the complaint alleges that the defective
service greatly harassed, annoyed them
and injured their business by which they
suffered damage to the amount of $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-06

1000 francs were found inside. her rep
utation as a lavish entertainer was on
the crescendo; the diminuendo came in
a night.
Of the many exploits of this really
remarkable woman it is impossible in
the limited space of a newspaper arti-
Gle to go into detail Suffice it to say
that her dupes were, as a rule, neces-
sarily men of means and supposed
business acumen. On occasion, how
ever, she did not scorn to avail herself
of the numerous small loans of from
1000 to 1o.0o0 francs each which were
literally thrust upon her by persons
who had heard of the enormous pro-
spective fortune, to say nothing of the
very liberal rate of interest to which
Nine Humbert was always willing to
agree. In fact, she had the reputation
of never haggling over the rate of in
terest, as, indeed, why should she2
Had it not been for the appearance of
the thing she would have been as will
ing to make the rate 1000 per cent as
per cent Still the rate frequently did
make a difference. for it is probable
that at different times Mime. Humbert
repaid not less than $40, O00 600 of the
money she had borrowed. This was
done for two reasons, though but in one
way First of ALL she couldn't help
herself, and then the moral effect of the
thing was valuable beyond the posi-
bility of computation in securing fur
Their loans. OF course Nine. Humbert
was never so derelict as TO pay old
debts with money already in hand.
Her method was TO borrow 81, 900, 900
when she intended to pay a loan of
$500 600. A good guesser might suggest
what became of the surplus of $500 oo0
OF the persons involved in this gi-
gantic swindle there are two at least
toward whom the French public feels
no animosity. These are Marie, the
eternal fiancee.' the rather dull and