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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
MARECHAL RECALLED.
Wrote a Letter That Was Displeasing
 to PeIletan.

Paris, September 10.-Admiral Mare chal, the commander of the French squadron of the far east, who was re- gently relieved of his post by Marine Minister Pelletan, arrived in Paris to- night. The cause of his recall was a letter the admiral wrote to the minis ter, who had scored Lieutenant Horst for landing sailors of the gunboat Ol- rey for the protection of nuns w~o were threatened by natives, which the minister regarded as political act. The admiral sustained his subordinate, and a correspondence followed, closing with a letter which led to the admiral s recall by cable.
 In this letter Admiral Marechal said :: q am not seeking notoriety, but have a right to defend my military and pri- vate honor against all attacks. The chief of the French navy would dis grace himself if his object were to command naval officers cowardly enough to accept insults without wine ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
GROCERY HOUSES
 BURN AT NASHVILLE
ONE PERSON IS KILLED AND FIVE OTHERS SERIOUSLY INJURED BY FALLING WALLS-LoSS IS $125,ooo.

Nashville, September 10.-A fire that started in the wholesale grocery house of Coleman Tompklns & O. early this morning resulted in the death of one per- son and the serious injury of five others The fire originated in the third story of the Coleman, Tompkns building and spread rapidly to the adjoining buildings occupied by the Broad Street Stove and Tinware Co, and the wholesale drug house of w. H. Smith & Bro.
 It was about o'clock when the flames were subdued and all the firemen had re- turned to their several stations with the against another outbreak These men were on the third floor of the Coleman. Tompkins building when shortly after 10 o'clock, the middle walls gave way with gut warning and carried with them the roof and side walls The firemen were precipitated into the cellar and were near ly smothered when taken from under the debris. Those injured were:
 Assistant Chief Joe Weaver, scalp wound and probable fracture; Captain Bob Burk. spine broken; George Paris, rib broken and injured internally; Sam McHenry, colored. injured internally and lower limbs temporarily paralyzed from shock. Charles Meadows and Stith Der ickson were badly shaken up but escaped without serious injury.
 Dr. ". H. Smith and s. S. Wharton were in the office of Smith & Bro when the walls fell and were caught under the mass. Dr. Smith was terribly bruised and was smothered to death before his body could be extricated. Wharton sus- tained a severe scalp wound
 The buildings and stock are a total loss and the damage is estimated at $i25, 600; the insurance is placed at S75.OOo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
GALE IN ENGLAND.
Heavy Wind and Rain Sweep Over the
 Island.

London, September 10.-A terrific gale has sprung up all over the United Kingdom. Within ten hours the bar ometer fell one inch, the wind blew at a force of seventy miles an hour and torrential rains have fallen. All the telegraph system was disorganized for several hours and communication with Ireland and the United States was in. terrupted. No damage has been done to property in the interior and along the sea front. especially at the seaside resorts. Hundreds of vessels are run ming to shelter and it is feared that there will be serious casualties. Heavy floods are reported from Wales and snow is falling on the Grampian hills in Scotland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
MERCHANTTELLS THE
 HORRORS AT MONASTIR
Turkish Soldiers Are Daily Perpetrang the Most nconceva ble Atrocities and Officers Make No Effort to Stop Them
 Over 10000 People Are Homeless and Starving

Christian inhabitants hourly fear gener- al massacre by the Mussulmans. whose fanatical hatred of the Christians has reached the highest point.
 The shops are closed in Monastir, busi- ness is suspended and the streets are de- serted Even the consuls do not dare to venture outside their homes. Europeans desiring to see the burned villages are pre- vented by the authorities on various ex- cuses. The British consul wanted to go to Smilevo, but Hilmi Pasha informed him that he could not guarantee his safe ty as the revolutionaries had plotted to kill him.
 The informant continues, that 1t is es- timated that there are over 10000 people in the fields without shelter and starving Hlmi Pasha has promised the consuls that he will assist the destitute people. but he has done nothing. even refusing to allow them to enter the town and beg for goods
 The Greeks are. accused of inventing reports for the purpose of flaming the Mussulmans hatred of the Bulgarians. The Turkish functionarles openly scoff at the idea of reforms or European inter- vention. declaring that should armed Eu- ropean forces come the Turks would im- mediately burn. destroy and massacre, leaving only barren fields throughout Macedonia,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11

OFIA, BULGARIA.. September TO- NN An European merchant who " left Monastir September s, has arrived at Sofia and has given the Asso- ciated Press correspondent an account of the terrible conditions prevailing in the vilayet of Monastir. He says Hilmi Pa shas administration has greatly disap- pointed the Christians. who expected that he would make an improvement in the sit- uation Hilmi Pasha, however, is follow ing the lines of his predecessors and the greatest excesses that have ever been committed, have happened since his arriv- al.
 Throughout the vilayet of Monastir, the Turkish soldiers are daily perpetrating almost inconceiyable atrocities. They dishonor young girls in the presence of their parents and pillage and murder ev- anywhere. Even funeral processions are halted and the eorpses stripped of the new clothes in which they are dressed according to the Macedonian custom. The priests vestments are seized and the sol- diers sell all their plunder openly, the officers apparently consenting. The infor- mant of the Associated Press says the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
Frank I, Rogers of Chicago is
 Elected President MEET NEXT IN ST, LOUIS
Plan Is Adopted for Creating Mortu' uary Benefit Fund and Issuing Policies for $500, $1ooo
 and $2ooo.

Nashville, September 10.-The Union National Association of Postoffee clerks was addressed this morning by Repre- sentative George w. Harris of tlse American Federation of Labor. Mir Har- ris addressed himself to the necessity of the organization of the forces of labor, and spoke of the advantages to be de- rived from an utilization with the feder- ation. He said the federation has dis tinct record for conservatism and was irrevocably pledged to arbitration for the settlement of all disputes.
 The association rejected a resolution urging the department to give hours off to clerks who have to do considerable work on Sundays and holidays in pay ment of the extra duty performed.
 A resolution was adopted urging that substitutes be provided for clerks who are overworked or on vacation, and also a resolution condemnlng the system or fines for minor ofienses that is in vogue in some offices.
 Condemnation was expressed of the pol icy that allows full pay to substitutes for regular clerks in the first and second class, when regular clerks are absent It was also urged that the salary of substitutes be fixed at s600 per annum, and that the difference between this amount and the salary given to the reg ular clerks be paid to the regular men for work done by the substitutes
 The postoffice clerks adjourned tonight after having selected St Louis for the next convention. The following officers were elected President. Frank T. Rogers Chicago; vice president, Forest l.. May, Dayton second vice president, P J Me- Dermott, Worcester, Mass; third vice president, William H. Mccarthy St. Louis; secretary, R. c. Loeffler, Milwau- kee. &<L One ofsthe most important actions taken by the convention was the adoption ul q plan for the creation of mortuary ben eft fund. The plan provides for the is- suance of policies for $500 5000 or 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
NOW
 IS DWINDLINC Bulgarian People Cannot Remain
 Passive Much Longer THE SITUATION IS CRITICAL 
Unless Powers Suppress Turkish Atro. cities an Outbreak Will Be the Re- suIt-Rumors of Fighting
 and Massacres Numerous.

Sofia, Bulgaria, September 10.-Premier Petroff is said to have informed repre- sentatives of the powers in Sofia that neither the government nor the Bulga- rian people can witness with indifference the annlhilation of the Bulgarian ele- ment in Macedonia and the devastation of the country and unless the powers can find some means of restraining Tur- keys terrible repressing measures Bull garia will be forced to drop from her present attitude of strict neutrality
 While the premier's intimation was conveyed in the course of an informal controversy with the diplomats in Sofia, and is in no sense intended as an official communication, it may be regarded as an indication that the patience of the Bull garian people is becoming exhausted. Every day brings news of fresh massa- cres and outrages in Macedonia. The revolutionary organs today published elaborate statistics giving the names of 100 villages burned by the Turkish sold iers, the number of houses in each the date of the incendiarism and particulars of the number of persons murdered in each.
 View Is Pessimistic.
 The official view of the situation con tinues pessimistic but in other quarters the belief prevails that the powers will shortly propose a new system of pacifica- ton in Macedonia and thus remove the possibility of Turko- Bulgarian war.
 Much confidence is expressed that the approaching visit of the czar to Vienna l., he FttIS 0f a difficulties. Telegrams from the frontier indicate approaching disturbances in northern and eastern Macedonia. tele- gram from Djoumaia says the rich Turks are leaving the villages in that district and that the Pomaks, or Bulgarian Mo hammedans would follow suit, but do not know where they can find refuge
 The greet fnrest of fi@sin Is b,irninSs The Turks set fire to the forest in fo'2 places and the flames are visible atsa great distance.
 Fighting is reported to be taking place near Melnik and another fight is going on in the vlayet of Monastir. Al Bukovit, between Krischevo and Gostiva, the in- surgents surprised a body of Bashi Ba- Zouks, pillaging the village. The latter were attacked and many were killed.
 Turks Reported Defeated.
 Near Midish, district of Kostur, 1t is reported that a band led v Tohakaloroff has dc' 9ated a detachment of Turkish troops, who had about sixty killed Many wounded Turks are arriving at Monastir. filling the hospitals. The population in the district of Veles are reported to be in a terrible condition. Nearly all their vil- lages have been plundered and destroyed. The old men, women and children were brutally fiogged by the soldiers, and many ktlIad ha ,lc xfft, the bodies unburied.
 telegram from Burgas states that 2000 Turkish soldiers with two cannon have landed near Vasiliki, on the Black sea, and attacked the town. which Is still oc- cupied by the insurgents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
GAL LIANT OLD SOLDIERS WILL
 BE GIVEN A HOME BY ALABAMA
MINOR LEAGUE CLUBS
 ACCEPT THE AGREEMENT

dered back to the major leagues. The players are Newton, Hughes and Cor bett awarded to Brooklyn; Dundon and Jones to the Chicago American leagde, and Hickey to the Cleveland American league.
 One other meeting will be held at noon tomorrow when the agreement will b, ratified.
 Those present at the meeting were: President August Hermann of the Gin cinnati National league. President Harry Pulliam of the National league, President B. B. Johnson of the American league, representing the national baseball com- mission; President Powers of the Ma tional Association of Minor leagues, President Sexton of the Western league, President Kavanaugh of the Southern league, Secretary Farrell of the National Association of Minor leagues, Ned Han lon of Baltimore and w. H. Watkins of Indianapolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
CANNOT JOIN
 TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION

Omaha, Neb., September 10.-Bishop Richard Scannel, bishop of the Omaha diocese of the Catholic church, has taken a definite stand in the matter of catho- lies becoming members of the Interna- tonal Typographical union, and makes the plain statement that a Catholic can not belong to the union and receive abso- lution from priest
 Bishop Scannel tonight said: This ques- ton has not come up in this diocese, and there is no reason why it should, because no priest would need any instructions in the case. There is a primary principle of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
SENATOR HOAR SAYS THE
 NEGROES WILL REMAIN

Salem. Mass. September 1O.-Senator Hoar and George von Meyer, United States ambassador to Italy. were the 7ripeipal guests today at the annual summer outing of the Essex club of Massachusetts at Bakers Island sena- tor Hoar. the chief speaker discussed Problems of the Nation." He said in part: we hear a great deal nowadays of reciprocity and of foreign trade and of revision of the tariff. A revision of the tariff is as necessary as it is for Massachusetts to revise the statutes. The time to make those changes is not in the year before d presidential election. but after a presidential election"
 Discussing the race problem in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11

south. the senator said: q know, my friends, that there are special difficulties in this problem, as 1t affects our colored fellow citizens. l know how deeply moved are the feelings of our southern brethren. I would not utter toward them word of reproach. 1 know how near to their homes and how close to their social and political life comes this cloud and shadow.
 'I see that one enthusiastic southern man has renewed the proposition that we send the 100000 negroes out of the country. This Is totally impracticabfe. Let us not delude ourselves. We have this question to meet squarely at home. The negro will stay. The European and Asiatic will come. You cannot turn them out and you cannot keep them out.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
UNITED STATES AFTER STERN.
Proceedings for Extradition of Balti.
 more Contractor Instituted.

Washington, September 10.-This gov- ernment has instituted proceedings for the extradition of Leopold J. Stern, the Baltl- more contractor, who disappeared when indicted by the grand jury in this city for conspiracy in postal contract and who was found recently at Toronto. Can ada.
 Postoffce Inspector Walter Mayor, of Chicago left tonight for Toronto, where he will confer immediately with the crowns attorney and the American consul there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
AUTO RUNS AWAY.
New York Hotel Man Is Injured In
 France.

Paris, September 10-A fatal auto- mobile accident occurred yesterday at Barbee, near Bordeaux. A car con ducted by an American, whose name was given as Martin, said to be hotel man in New York city, and who was accompanied by party of guests. be- came disarranged and the vehicle dashed into a ditch.
 One of the occupants, NJ. Cuivillier. had his back broken and was killed outright. Martin had shoulder in jured, but the other occupants of t.fs carriage escaped uniniured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
WANTS TO THANK SHAW.
Bank President Makes Resolution Be.
 fore the Saratoga Convention.

Saratoga, N. Y., September 10.-At the state bankers convention which president of the Mechanics and Trad CTS bank of New York, offered the fol- lowing resolutions:
 Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be rendered to Secretary Shaw and this his andardahrdalnhrdlu Shaw and that his wisdom in deposit ing the revenues amounting to $40,- 100000 in the banks be approved"
 Action was deferred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11

ethics and such principles are self-evident to every one.
 No man could lawfully take an obli- gation of this kind. for the keeping of 1t would render all government, ecclesi- astical or civil, impossible. In fact, 1t would render null and void all courts at law, ecclesiastical or civil. It would make the authority of a voluntary organization paramount to all law, national, divine, ec- ciesiastical and civil.
 T am at loss to understand how any sensible man could formulate such an ob- ligation, or how any sensible man could assume it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
Indicte l for Perjury.

Louisville, Ky. September 10.-A special from Cynthiana, Ky, says The Harrison county grand jury today re- turned indictments against Tricky" Jim Back, George Boiling and c. c. Adams for perjury They testified in the recent Jett-White trials here, at tempting to prove an alibi for Jett. Warrants have been issued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
Kills Himself in Presence of Wife.

Vicksburg, Miss, September 10.- Charles B. Schmaling, a well known merchant and property owner of this city, fired bullet into his head last night. Schmaling committed the act in the presence of his wife, who used every effort to prevent the tragedy. He died within ten minutes. III health is said to have made Schmaling despond- ent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
EXCITEMENT AT DOVER.
Reported That Two Wrecks Have oc-
 cured in Heavy Sea.

London, September 10.-Excitement prevails at Dover over the report that two wrecks have occurred, one on the Goodwin sands and the other at Dun geness At late hour lifeboat was seen approaching Dover with ship wrecked crew. An imense crowd Is awaiting its arrivel.
 At Weston-Super-Mere, on the Bris- tol channel, the sea has invaded tho streets and boats are floating into the town 300 yards from the promenade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
Mccord peseryes Reward.

Louisville, Ky, September IDA Cynthiana. Ky, special says: Judge Osborne has certified to the state treas urer that Sheriff Woodson McCord of Clark county is entitled to the reward of $500 offered by Governor Beckham for the arrest and conviction of the assassin of J. B. Marcum. Sheriff Mo Cord arrested Curtis Jett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
Scale Conference.

Youngstown, O., September 10.-The bi-monthly amalgamated scale confer ence of iron and steel workers was held here today. The scale for Sep tember and October will be based on 1.6 card Since last January it has been based on IT card
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
Gold Stolen.

Chattanooga, Tenn, September 10.- A special to the Times from Jackson. Tenn. says: Dr. J. R. Cottongin of Teague, Tenn, has had nearly $4000 in gold stolen from him in the past few days. Two men are suspected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington. September 10.-Fore-
 cast for Alabama: Fair in north, showers and cooler in south DOT tions Friday. Brisk to high east to north winds on coast Saturday fair in north, showers in south por- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
Mokinlex to Be Reemmbered.

Canton, O., September 10-The sec ond anniversary of the death of Pres ident Mckinley next Monday VIII be observed in this city by a memorial services in the church which he attend ed during his lifetime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
FLORIDIAN SHOOTS
 HIS BROTHER -IN-LAW
J. E. STARK, PROMINENT RAIL ROAD MAN, FATALLY WOUNDS JOHN T. ANGEL IN A JACKSON VILE EXPRESS OFFICE.

Jacksonville, Fla. September 10.-J. ID. Stark shot and fatally wounded John F.. Angel in the office of the Southern Ex- press company here this afternoon while the latter was trying to protect his sister, wife of the man who fired the shot
 Stark, who lives in Fernandina, has been here some days, and this morning telegraphed his wife to meet him here. She came soon after noon and they met in the express office. He tried to get her to go with him to his hotel, but she feared violence and refused, remaining with her brother. Stark then exclaimed: q have brought you here to kill you. He endeavored to draw pistol but his wife seized him before he could use 1t and he was disarmed. He went to a pawnshop, procured another revolver and returned to the office. He walked to the cage, where Angel was with his sister and fired deliberately at him. Angel fell and Stark tried to leave the office, but was arrested
 It is said insanity will be the defense. Stark was formerly auditor of the Jack sonvifIe, Tampa and Key West Railroad company and Angel was cashier Of the Southern Express company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
Chairman simpsorr'

Chairman Simpson of the ways and means committee explained that his com mittee was not trying to hold the bill, but recognizing it's importance it had with several other bills bearing upon the same subject been referred to a special committee to investigate and re- port back as they thought best. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11

The bill of MT. Foster of Pike to pro- vide a homestead exemption in favor of every resident of Alabama, exempt from levy and sale under execution or other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-11
vagrancy Bill.

The Harrison vagrancy hll was called as a special order for the hour. Two amen dments were submitted. one l'y Sem ator Thomas providing that a defendant. proving that he had made bona fide effort to obtain work for a reasonable salary. and the other by Senator Hipp,
 
 Continued on Second Paae)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-06
NOTED ATHLETE HERE.

William Motz, the famous ball player, boxer, dancer and all round athletic is now a resident of the Elm City, and is employed at Cooley's cafe as manager and dispenser oS liquid refreshments, and would be pleased to have his many friends pay his visit. Motz has played ball since a small boy, beginning when fifteen years of age and continued in the game every season until 1898, when he had to give up the profession owing to a bad arm. In his prime he was con- sidered one of the greatest hitters and first baseman in the country on the Pacific coast. He was termed Home Rum -fotz. due to his long drives and timely hitting. He has travelled to al- most every city and town in the coun- try, and has played in every league that ever employed professional players. Not only has he played ball in each of the important cities of the country, but he has introduced with others the game to Mexico. In that city he played exhibi- tion games when thousands of the na- tives came to see sport of which they understood but little.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-06
BUSY AT THE ARMoRY.

Two Inspections-Light Guard Elected
 Two Officers to Fill Vacant Posi-
 tions.
 Last evening was busy one at the armory, there being two inspections and the Light Guard elected two new officers to fill vacancies. It was the regular monthly meeting of the Light Guard and there was a large attendance. Ed gar Thomas was elected first lieutenant and John l.. Graver was elected second lieutenant Both elections were unani- mous., The company voted to hold it's annual clam bake in July. Major Ham, ilton and Captain Sparks, two United States officers from New London, made the annual inspection of troop A and the First Separate company last even- ing. The inspections were great suc- cess. Captain Ludington of troop A, as we'll as the captain of the Separate company, were both highly compliment ed on the splendid appearance, as well as the excellent drilling done by the men