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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
NEW POSITION MADE
FOR A. GORDON JONES
Assistant to General Superin-
tendent of the Southern.
HAS HAD WIDE EXPERIENCE
Was Formerly in Charge of Washing
ton Division With Headquarters
IN Alexandria.

The Southern Railway this morning
announced the appointment Of A. Cor
don Jones as assistant to the general su-
perintendent. Sumner j. Collins. Mr..
Jones will have his headquarters in
Salisbury. y c.
For the past two years Mr.. Jones has
been superintendent of the washington
division OF the Southern. but resigned a
few weeks ago.
Not Accepted.
The ignation was not accepted. how
ever, until last Saturday. when W. G.
Choate. general superintendent OF the
Denver and Rio Grande road. was ap-
pointed 70 succeed him and assumed the
duties OF his new position last Sunday.
The selection of Mr.. Jones to this po-
sition. which is created specially for
him, has proven 10 be pleasant sur
prise to his friends. The increased bust
ness OF the Southern made II necessary
to relieve the general superintendent OF
scme OF his work, and Mr. Jones was
rendered The place. He is at present
living in Alexandria. Va, but will ac-
cept the position and move to Salisbury
Experienced in Work.
Mr.. Jones is an experienced railroad
man and while in charge Of the Wash
ington division did much 10 relieve the
freight congestion on that part of the
southern. In his new position he viii
have jurisdiction. subordinate 10 the
general superintendent, of all divisions
Of the Southern east of the Mississippi
River Circulars announcing the change
were issued this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
DECLARE PENNELL DID
NOT MURDER BURDICK

Friends of Dead Automo-
bilist and Widow of Man
He Is Suspected of Killing
Trying to Prove Crime
Was Work of Burglar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20

Singers and public speakers will find Piso's
'ure an efectual cure for hoarseneSs. ADV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
TEMPERATURE.
THE SIN
TIDE TABLE.

hun sets today ..6:1i p IN.
un rises tomorrow. w.............6.05 m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20

Increasing cloudinessand
warmer late tonight; to-
morrow clearing.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21

pressed The nominations for the cahinat
vacaac;es The exact nature of the ap-
pcintmen;s still continues matter Of
varied surmise
The Associated Press learns from an
authoritative source that Mr.. Balfour
expects Mr. Chamberlain tn reenjer the
cabinet III the event that an appeal 10
the country returns Mr.. Balfour to power,
Both desire. however. that the elections
be postponed so long as possible in or
der 70 give Mr. chamberlain the oppor-
tunity 20 impress his views on the people
If the government IS returnod. or if
weak, liberal ministry is retained in
power only short time. Mr.. Balfour an
ticipates that he and MI Chamberlain
will reorganizo a new ministry. Ac-
cording to an authority thoroughly cosrl-
zant with Mr Chamberlain's plans, Mr
Bafo0r might then find Mr. Cham 9erlain
unwilling to Join him.
IL has been Mr. Chamberlain pay
rose said the person quoted. to forr
a party Of his own and he may take ad-
vantage Of the present opportunity 20 car
~ oGt his intention. Ills reputation as
the only public man IN England with a
definite policy, coupled with his strength
OF viii and ability may enable him 20
achieve mis- ambition. In case Of the sue
cess at the elections Of his advanced
programme OF preferential tariffs ne may
form his own cabinet and probably dis
place Nj. Balfour as premier
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
PLUCKY JAPAN IS IMPATIENT.
Delays by Russia Are Not Regarded
Kindly by Japs

London. September l4-The Associated
Press is informed that Japan and Great
Britain have exchanged views on the
latest demands made by Russia on China
and that they decided to protest sepa-
rately 10 the Pellin government against
their acceptance. In case this should
prove ruthless and Russia continues her
occupation of Manchuria. Japan proposes
to break of the negotiations with Russia.
for a definition Of their respective rights
in Manchuria and Korea and 10 demand
OF the St. Petersburg government tnat 1t
order the evacuation Of Chinese terri
tory.
We cannot permit the postponcment
OF the evacuation" said japanese au-
thority. for Russia would utilize the
additional time TO strengthen her feet
and army In the Far East Already her
naval tonnage there Is equal 10 ours.
Public sentiment in Japan is deeply
stirred by Russia's failure to CARR out
her promises to evacuate Nanchuria and
demands the withdrawal OF her troops
on the date fixed a year ago
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
s.,auostinn 70 the Powers.

tsari;n. September 1.-THE military oc-
.,,,o+ion Of Macedonia by Russia here
=, lid 10 be only expeaient suiilcleht
=. nrevent war between Turkey ana
1,,,,gsria This suggestion does not orig
80 IN Beri!a 1t reached mere some
- ago az The result Of an inquiry
60, Vienna to the foreign office as 70
mai Germany thought of the two pow
.rs, intervention. such Intervention TO ne
,,areIv long enough TO restore order ana
,-@6reanize the Turkish constahutary
-.ronsrlv. The inquiry, it was assumed
T1ested upon a Russia-Austrian agree
,,,ant The Identical question practlcally
Ill ne nut to all the signatories OF the
,rarli,1 treaty. The German reply appears
have been conditionaliy Affirmative
- 70 +errItory 20 he occupied was TURK
turkeys consent ought to be Sc
I'D 1s'-. Germany then would have no OBJ
Zion. But Turkey has noi agreed 10
MS the reason put forward being that
.-,,rkev's prestige is endangered. the in
.,lr,action having gone too far for Tur-
30 to withdraw She has been told
.hs must put down the rising promptly
s1d was doing so. 1t was nearly stamp
"a ont. and the porte felt entirely COM
,etent 10 finish the work. and also to
defend Itself against Bulgarian aggres-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
ONLY TEN SEPTEMBER DAYS
Time Growing Short Second Period OF $4,000 Comics
Secretary Hester's Latest Figures on the New Crop.

The $4,000 Port Rec ipts Contest has
only ten days remaining. counting today
and next sunday. for the second period
cash prize offered for the nearest esti-
mate We may receive ,luring sept 1ber.
Ii you have not figured on your estimate
yet or have not examined the cotton sta
tistics. it is time you were getting your
pencil and paper
Secretary Testers current statement
sives tha results for the present season
for the first eighteen days that ended
Friday right.
The total amount Of cotton brought into
sight for these eighteen days Is 2io,
ees bales. as against 5ee,592 bales lass
year. 3l9427 year before last and $50
eo7 the same time in 900. This shows
a falling off in the total brought into
sight from last year Of 37e,s24 bale.
Io2, 759 below year before Last ana 63,-
go below 900
The amount Of cotton brought into sight
covers every bale that has been brought
Into market this season. 1t includes pot
receipts, Southern Mill takings and the
overland movement-the cotton from all
sources.
The cotton receipts at all United States
ports for these eighteen days (and the
port receipts. YOU will remember. covar
the present ten thousand dollar contes}
were l4o, 6o7 bales. against 4oe,3io bal.s
last year. Iol 600 bales year before LOST
and 2l2,o47 bales in 1000 This repre-
sents a falling off of 269.7o3 bales from
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
GLOOMY VIEW OF THE
WEEV|L PEST.
Charles P. McLare Declares That in
Two Years Weevil Will Spread
Over Texas and Arkansas,
Making Cotton Rails
ing Impossible.

Knoxville. Tenn. September is-Cha7.ea
y McLa9e, . chemist in the employ 81
tn agricultural department Of the Caits
STATES government arrived here today
from Texas and Arkansas where he haa
been sent nv the government to invest.-
gate the damage done In the cotton brit
by weevh
he mas spent two months studying tha
insects. and admits thai The future
the cotton growing section west Of the
Mississippi is exceedingly gloomy.
NJ Mcl.ane SAYS that The cotton efol
in ninety six TEXAS counties VIII be NJ
most q total failure ana that the west
ern part IT Arkansas, especially Hem
stead county. presents desolate appea
ancc H. predicts that cotton sr93h4
In the southwest viii decline in ,Ae fu-
tGra
An efforts 10 destroy me weevil have
proved futile and the people are ils
couraged Arkansas has not been aA
h2ld hit This yeas as Texas. but fa
predicts that the Devastating weavil wiA
spread rapidly over the entire cotton
lands of the southwest within two year-.
Few If any evidences Of the appearance
If the weovil have been seen east Of tbs
Ntissiesippi,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
TWELVE VILLAGES BURNED;
WOMEN SENT TO HAREMS

SOFIA, September 15.-The revo-
lutionary headquarters have received
news Of a terrible situation at Losen-
grad. The whole district is filled
with Turkish and Albanian troops
and Bashi Bazouks.
Twelve villages have been burned
and over one hundred families have
been massacred.
Many of the women and girls cap
tured have been sent to various ha-
rems.
About one hundred widows and
orphans have arrived at the frontier
village of Telendge from Losengrad.
A telegram from Burgas says the
authorities of the town Of Losengrad
have ordered the Bulgarian families
to be removed from the Greek dis
tricts. The decree causes great fear
among the Bulgarians.
All the Bulgarian prisoners in the
town Jail at Losengrad have been
killed by Mussulman prisoners, aiG
ed by the prison guards.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21

.ast year; an increase OF 43,oII bales
over year before last; and a falling off
from 900 of 62.44o bales.
There is no problem more interesting
tl.an the study of the cotton situation.
There is nothing moro evident than that
this year is phenomeual one and pro
scnts more problems than any cotton saa-
son we have over entered upon. Secretary
Hester's Weekly Crop 81 tement his
Statement Of Spinners' TakiEss Of cotton
and of the Worlds Visible supply Of col
ton will be found on the market page.
Turn to THESE full reports and make
your own figures and let us have yout
estimates with your subscription by an
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place for the $500 extra prize ior the
nearest estimate Of September Witt
tho data given YOU should be able to
make an intelligent estimate.
The terms Of securing estimates ale
quite si,nple and reasonable and your
estimates should be in our hands at ~
early date. The So. 600 first prize, on evan
the smallest division Of the Consolation
prize, will be very acceptable carly ir
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TIE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION.
Atlanta "a
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
How London Views Situation.

t,ndo, september l5.-Tho important
,,,ta sem bv Bulgaria to the powers, Ge-
claYjng that unless the latter ln'erFei"
g., Macedonia Bulgaria Will be forced to
take such measures As she may deem
necessary is held TO be prelude TO me
mobilization of tine Bulgarian army u'-
1.ss Europe cxerts herself IN some way
10 nrevent a conflict and there is proi'aoiN
some connection between this eventua4itY
and tie decision Of the TeVoiuionists
10 revert II guerilla tactics which may
ne in order t., reserve their resources
10, cooperation with Bulgaria
I. Is announced In Sofia This morning
that Prince Ferdinand VIII return 70 'he
bulgarian oaaltal from EuXingrad IN a
1ex DAVIS when the government VIII 'aNo
some decisive steps.
The Daily Mail understands that tAe
r.ritlsh cabinet Yesterday resolved upon
1-at,al cnopcratiou with the powers IN
- eastern waters. ara that BIltish var
Sims will shortly appear AT Stlohlca.
Tho Turkish embassy III LONDON iHt9
eyffn assured "a long statement warm -
f1e nuhlic against the "untounded lFPpi, -
cd ISLANDERS Of bulgarian sources oaliy
annea-iny in the London papers. ana
danyine seriatlm The reports OF urAlsn
,'lrocit5ae ana chat Turkish troops have
hcer, ordered to cross into eastern hpu-
,na,tfa in order 10 cut OF the msGrSen'
Tbe statement further gives accounts
80 r,rlxish successes against the Bul-
,,a~,an ..brigands' and represents the
6auds as demoralized hiding and sur
rendering.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
Advised To Remain Quiet.

Sofia Bulgaria September I6.-Although
no formal replies have been received to
the Bulgarian governments note, 1t is
said that the representatives, OF three
great powers have repeated their eollnseis
10 Bulgaria TO remain quiet. as IN the
event Of war with Turkey Bulgaria need
not EXPECT any help in foreign quarters.
il IS further reported that the same dirlo-
mats visited General Petroff and eudeaV-
ored to persuade him TO postpone the
mobilization Of Bulgarian forces, but the
premier declined.
One of the ministerial organs, in an edi-
torai on the government. note. says 1t
hopes il VIII be the last time that the
Bulgarian government will issue a note.
II the powers do not intervene to restore
order in Macedonia. Bulgaria will under
take. with the feeble forces she possesses.
10 do what is expected OF her and give
Europe the pleasure Of Witnessing
bloody drama in Macedonia.
4 telegram from BurGas reports that
general massacre IS beginning throughout
ihe district Of L0seusrad. Turkish troops
and bashi- azoUks attacked Greek
Village near Losensrai killed twenty-five
11assants and destroyed the church,
schools and many houses. Inc Turks at
lacked the village OF Paouseyo and killed
everybody they found IN the streets.
\ fight is reported from Petchomtza
between a band OF 100 Insurgents and 300
Turks. The insurgents, who occupied
strong position. killed twenty-five turks.
\ telegram from skub says the mopIh-
cation OF the Turkish army )
raDijlv. while dispatches from CONSTANT
NOME assert that the military party IS
urging the sultan to order his troops 10
cross the Bulgarian frontier "lttioit
= 6e..Iarati0p ~ war, whch the party
legards as unnecessary inasmuch as B ,i
saris is a -tizDralu state Of Turkey fhe
sultan Is said TO he hesitating. a,.,.,vsa
Prince ferdinand. OF Bulgaria arrive"
here today from Erxinoerad.
4 seni-official statement just ISSUED
The details received Of the. atrocities IS
dairy committed by Turkish soidisis pas
orinion Is that Adrianople Will soon De
citireiy depopulated Of The Christian c'e-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
Sir Thomas Has Appendicitis.

Chicago September I7.-sir Thomas
Upton who is Ill Of catarrhal appended
It's in his apartments at the Auditorium
annex. is doing we'll. according to state
ment made by Dr. Thomas.
To Alexander n. Revel Sir Thomas
host, who was caller, the patient said:
I've been an awfulIy sick man. but I'm
ca eer now
Mr.. Rcvcu said ne considered the pa
tents condition very encouraging l.r.
THOMAS spent the nis.at in a room of the
Linton suite. but aside from ordinary
sick room Duties there was no urgent
need for his services \ number of mes
saees of sympathy from New York
friends were received during the night
and road with pleasure by the reci0ient
when he awoke. 1t is believed that an
operation will not be necessary, as no
pus has formed.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
BULGARIAN AND TURK
Week Of Correspondence, I'm
rest and Atrocities.

Sofa, Bulgaria, September i4.-The Bui-
garian government through its ioreiSh
representatives, has addressed a note "
the great powers declaring that the porte
Is systematically devastating Macedonia
and mas.aereing the Christian population
Further it says Turkey has modified hef
whole army. which cannot possibly be for
the sole purpose of suppressing the revo-
luton. Therefore, the Bulga rian govern
ment appeals TO the humane sentiment OF
Europe to prevent the continuance OF the
massacres and devastation and to stop
Inc mobilization OF the Turkish army.
The memorandum concludes with the
piaIn statement that unless the powers IN
fervene Bulgaria will he forced to take
such measures as she may deem necessa-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21

ed by their foreign ministers Is expected
TO clear up the obscurties Of the situation
and enable German statesmen TO forecast
the future. The emperors of Germany
and Austria meet at Vienna today. The
czar meets Emperor Francis Joseph Sep
TENDER 20, and will then visit the king of
Italy.
a The project for an Austrian Russian
joint occupation of Macedonia has been
wholly abandoned. and there is not the
least likelihood of q renewal of the prep
arat!op.
Despite the fact that the Balkan situa-
ton has grown worse Turkish funds
rose again on the bourse today.
Petroff On Bulgarian Note.
Sofia. September I5-Premer Petrorf
was interviewed today by the correspond
ent of the Associated Press on the rea-
sons which induced the Bulgarian govern.
ment to issue yesterdays note TO the
powers. He said
1T has from the first plainly been evil
dent that the policy Of Turkey was to hin
der the development of the Bulgarian
race in Macedonia. which was the strong
est national element there. With this
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
German View of Situation.

Berlin, September is.-The German gov
eminent holds in view four points IN the
Balkan situation;
/. Does Russia regard that the time
for the break up Of European Turkey ehas
arrived? The German ministers have
Seen unable to penetrate Russia's ultimate
Intentions, and. not with displeasure the
Concerted attacks Of the St. Petersburg
naners on Germany. which is being de-
srrtbed as beginning the background. and
taking pleasure In the extirpation of Slavs
In European Turkey
2. If Prince Ferdinand is persuaded that
his thron. is dependent on a war with
turkey then war IS certain Every eff
fort should be made to tranquilize Prince
Ferdinands mind.
8. The meetina Of the soNereisns attend
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
THEY PUT OUT STATE TICKET.
Maryland Republicans Name Ticket
and Adopt Platform.

Baltimore September 1.-THE repubi-
can state convention of Maryland today
nominated the following state ticket:
For governor stephen A Williams. of
Hartford county; Tor attorney general.
George A. Whitlock. Baltimore city; for
state comptroller. l.. f. p. Dennis, Of
Somerset county.
The platform indorses the administra-
ton of President Roosevelt and favors
his nomination in GOA; the present demo-
cratic administration in Maryland is de-
nouCed: a reform of the present election
laws Is denied, and charges of corrupt
law to prevent bribery In election is advo-
Gated. Legislation on behalf of a sewer
age system for Baltimore city and to
encourage Chesapeake bay oyster indus
tries is favored.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
From Admiral Cotton.

washington. September 1.-THE navy
department today posted the following
bulletin.
"Admiral Cotton telegraphs from Sci
rtit 18TH instant. that he had exchanged
very satisfactory visits with the governor
general, The governor general mas per
eoDal charga Of the vice consul case. The
late chief Of police has been deposed.
Twenty-cieht persons, including the prin-
ripals IN the disturbances of last Sun
dav. have been arrested. Beirut IS quiet
The administration Of the new governor
general insptres confidence. The former
Governor general left on the 10th instant
for CouStantinople.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21

and orphans have arrived at the frontier
village of Tekenje from Losengrad
All the Bulgarian prisoners in the town
jail at Losinerad have been Killed by
Mussulman prisoners. aided by the prison
guards.
1t is expected that a week will suffice
TO enable the ministry to judge OF tho
extent to which its final appeal TO the
powers IS likely to prove SUCCESSFUL
Doubts are expressed in diplomatic cir
cles whether the Bulgarian note Will
bring any decisive results, but there IS
eynry disposition to recognize the sin
certify of the ministrys attitude and its
complete justification for issuing such
document in view Of the immense forces
that Turkey is gathering 10 threatenlngiy
close proximity to the Bulgarian from
tier.
It is stated that the porte has protest
cd to Austria against Austrian and Hun
garian firms being allowed to furnish the
Bulgarian government with cartridges at
the present time.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
Sir knights Would Fight Turks.

Chicago, September 5.-(special.)--A
twentieth century crusade against thei"
ancient enemy. the Turk. is being planned
by knights Templars, with the Balkans
IN place OF Palestine as the field In which
they will protect Christians against the
expressions of infidels
Prominent members of the order arc
agitating the formation of a league that
will send regiments of well drilled fight
ers to the aid of Bulgaria and the cru
sades Of the twelfth century may have
thier modern portotype in movement
Of the Templars against the troops of the
porte The plan has received considera-
ton by the Chicago members of the or
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
ROCKEFELLER SKY sCRAPERs.
Said That He Will Erect Fifteen
Large Buildings.

Cleveland Ohio. September te.-Tt Is
said that John D Rockefeller has de-
cidad to erect no fewer than fifteen large
office buildings and business blocks in The
TOW district or Cleveland a. cost az
greeating more than $4,000 ooo MIR
Rockefeller or his agents will neither Goa
firm nor deny the report.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
TURKISH MASSACRES
AN APPALLING LIST.

Smerdesch. May 2l-l5o.
!: Saida, Algeria, June $50.
Monastir. August 23-A5o
Solouica, August "a, Bulgarians
800
salonica. August "a, Greeks-eo.
Salonica, August 81, Vlachs-3o Z
Sofia. bulgaria, August $3.50.
, Sofia. Bulgaria. August 3o-e5o, 3
Sofia Bulgaria. Septemb9r I.
Sofia. Bulgaria. September I,
men and women 200.
! Bulga rans-65. 600 :
D Sofia, Bulgaria. September 2. :
general report-6o,oo
, Kastoria, September 81 o,ooo.
The names of the towns indicate
from whence reports reached :
America :
! Killed by disease and depriva- !.
; ton. women and children so, 600 q
> villages plundered and burnt-ilI :
Recent separate Bulgarian gov .
D eminent reports Of massacre. muir
der ana rapine-l3l o
> Men. women and children driven :
into other distrcts-3 900.
? cast into PRISON. 800 :
Shot and burned in Smerdesch--
200 :
Houses burned III Smerdesch-25o :
! Honss, burned in Salonica, Al .
! gust 24-575 !
! sofia Bulgaria, report Of An q
o gust % towns hurned-22.
Turkish troops engaged in MUIR a
. dering aud pilagine- 200. 600
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-09-21
Reshid Pasha's Successor.

Beirut. September i4.-It is reported
that KAHN Bey, governor of Palestine,
will succeed Reshid Pasha as vail Of
Beirut. relieving Nazlm Pasha. vail Of
SYRIA. who is now acting vail of Bel
rut.
istrative ability and has maintained ex-
cellent order in Palestine.