THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 19to.
FACES II
America Must Take
Stand in Turkey.
ISSUE IS MISSIONARIES
They Must Be Dropped orPorie
Made to Listen.
FLEET ARRIVES AT BEIRUT
Its Despatch "Will Probnblr Ileiiult
in, the Raisins of the Ranlc of
the Saltan's Representa
tive to Ambassador.
I
AMERICAN SHIPS ARRIVE.
BEIRUT, Syria, Sept. 4. The Unit
ed States cruisers Brooklyn and San
Francisco arrived here today.
LONDON, Sept 5. The Morning Post
publishes a letter from its Constanti
nople correspondent, in which ho discusses
the Beirut affair, and the position of the
American missionaries in Asia Minor. "He
says:
"Things have arrived at a crisis. The
United States must either insist upon the
Porte listening to its representations re
garding American converts or drop the
missionaries altogether. The latter course
is naturally impossible, and the sending
of a squadron has great significance as
showing a determination on the part of
America to take an active part in the
Turkish question.
"One result of this step will probably be
to induce the Sultan to raise his repre
sentative at Washington to v the rank of
Ambassador so that the United States
can be equally represented here. At pres
ent, America is at a decided disadvantage
in this respect compared with the other
first-class powers.
"Nobody can quite foresee the ultimate
attitude of the United States, but It Is
almost certain that her weight will in
cline on the side of the Christian against
the Turk. At the same time, as a matter
of Importance to Great Britain, America Is
almost hound to oppose the descent of
Russia on the Dardanelles, because in re
ligious matters the Turk Is more tolerant
than the Russian."
BULGARIA AT CRITICAL POINT.
Ruler Staves Off a Decision in the
Hopes of Action by Powers.
LONDON, Sept. 5. The situation is
critical for the Bulgarian government,
telegraphs the Sofia correspondent of the
Times, not only on account of Macedonia,
but also because of the internal political
complications.
The Vienna correspondent of the Times
reports that in various competent quar
ters the danger of a Turko-Bulgarlan con
flict is reported to be graver at the pres
ent moment than at any previous Junc
ture. It is believed In Vienna, he adds,
that if war breaks out, it will be less on
account of Bulgarian sympathy with the
Macedonians than because the Bulgarians
fear the untoward consequences to their
own country of the return en masse of
the desperate, disappointed Insurgent lead
ers, who would swamp Bulgarian public
life.
The increasingly threatening aspect of
affairs in the Balkansserlously affects all
Ihe European capitals. "What is to be done
In Macedonia Is anxiously discussed on
all sides. The censorship Is active at pres
ent, for the only news thus far of the
landing of marines emanated from Wash
ington. The subject Is not mentioned In
any Constantinople dispatches received
here. According to- these dispatches, al
though It Is considered certain that the
Sestruction of the Hungarian steamer Vas
kapu in the Black Sea was the work of
the insurgents, the intention to kill "Hun
garian subjects may provoke Austrian In
tervention. Austria Has Taken No Action.
The Austrian Embassy at Constantino
ple, in the absence of convincing "proofs,
has not taken action. The police, in the
meantime, are arresting Bulgarians in all
parts of Constantinople and wild rumors
are afloat of other projected outrages.
The Bourse is panic-stricken, because of
the fears of war. Most active military
preparations by the Turkish government
are proceeding, .and Turkish officers are
talking of their ability to reach Sofia
within three weeks from the outbreak of
war.
Dispatches from Sofia, via Vienna, as
sert that the war party in Bulgaria is
gaining ground. The semiofficial Dnevik
is preaching a war, and has revealed the
existence of an alleged Russo-Bulgarian
treaty of alliance, signed by Dr. Danleff
and General Paprikoff. late Bulgarian
Premier and Minister of War, respectively.
On the other hand, showing the diffi
culty of arriving at an accurate estimate
of the real conditions of affairs, the Sofia
correspondent of the Dally Telegram de
clares that Bulgaria's aversion to war is
insuperable on both military and political
grounds. He asserts that the Bulgarian
government is resolved to avoid every
thing calculated to lead to hostilities,
firstly, on account of Austro-Russian op
position, and, secondly, because the array
is totally unprepared for war. Prince
Ferdinand Is devoting his efforts to stav
ing off a decision, hoping that the powers,
for their own fjafety, will arrange for a
European control of Macedonia and the
restoration of peace
Will FlKht if Forced.
The Dally Chronicle's correspondent at
Sofia, in-' a long review of the situation,
admits that it Is Impossible to foretell the
outcome, but says that. If forced upon
them, the Bulgarian people are ready to
fight, although they do not want war.
The Times' correspondent at Constanti
nople dwells upon the impossibility of ob
taining trustworthy details regarding the
progress of the rebellion. The main Idea
of the insurgents, he saysTls'to keep the
pot boiling In the hope- of European in
tervention, while the efforts of the Turks
to suppress the Insurrection are rendered
abortive by their bad organization and
divided counsels.
"A detailed chronicle of "the events
would be more bewildering than Instruc
tive," continues the correspondent, "but
to put matters as euphemistically as pos
sible, nr - side Is fighting with kid
gloves and rosewater. The real responsi
bility for the trouble rests neither with
the Turks nor the Insurgents, but upon
the European powers, who awakened the
hopes of the Macedonians 25 years ago,
nnd then abandoned them to their fate. It
should in justice be stated, however, that
Russia has less cause for self-reproach
than the rest of Europe."
The correspondent adds:
"In well-informed quarters In Constanti
nople it is reported that Russia and Aus
tria contemplate proposing to join In the
occupation of the disturbed provinces. I
cannot vouch for the accuracy fit the
report, hut it suggests a solution, -which,
though not ideal, is yet better than an
indefinite continuance of the present slt-uatlton."
LEGATION FORCES INCREASED.
Turkey Suggests the Action, and
Promises Embassies Protection.
WASHINGTON, Sept ' 4. Minister
Irishman has cabled the State Depart
ment, that, owing to the disturbed condi
tions in Constantinople, an additional de
tective force has been stationed at Nthe
American. Legation.
This action was taken on the suggestion
of the Turkish Government, which has
assured the American Minister that It
will use every precaution to protect all
foreigners, but has warned the different
Embassies and Legations that it would be
well to strengthen the forces inside the
buildings.
In case necessity develops, It is prob
able that the Turkish government will be
requested to allow the United States to
send a detachment of marines from the
squadron which is expected to arrive at
Beirut today. Minister Lelshman has
not yet made such a request of this Gov
ernment. The United States has no au
thority to send a warship through the
Dardanelles, -and must have the consent
of Turkey and also that of other Eu
ropean powers to do so.
Minister Lelshman In his cablegram In
formed the department that a 'number of
governments rave landed marines in Con
stantinople for the protection of the Em
bassies. A hlle the conditions existing In Con
stantinople, as well as In ether portions
of Turkey, are extremely unsatisfactory,
the Washington Government does not be
lieve that serious danger is Imminent,
notwithstanding that the tone of the uis-l-utch
from Minister Lelsi.man shows un
easiness. At the same time the Unite!
States will approve everv preca ion
taken by the diplomatic corps and our
Minister ior the safety o ths foreign
representatives.
The porte. In advising the foreign Em
bassies and Legations of the measures
taken to protect them, added a warning
against Bulgarian bandits who might at
tempt to elude the Turkish guards and
attack the foreigners from within.
It is a matter of some comment that
there are only about 200 marines with the
European squadron, but these with the
Kavasses already in the service of the
Legation, and with the TurklsTi govern
ment guard assigned to Minister Lelsh
man, will, it is believed, prove sufficient
for any emergency likely to arise.
Cheklb Bey, the Turkish Minister,
called on Secretary Hay today to Inform
him that he had received from his For
eign Office official advices to the effect
that the American Consul at Beirut was
entirely satisfied with the measures Tur
key had taken to protect life and prop
erty there, also the Investigation with
respect to the assault on Vice-Consul
Magelssen.
Britain Has Landed No Marines.
LONDON, Sept. 4. No British marines
have been landed at Constantinople, so
far as the Foreign Office Is Informed, but
It Is said If the British Embassy requires
protection the Ambassador Is authorized
to call upon the commander of the Brit
ish guardship for guards.
The Foreign Office considers it probable
that' Russia and Austria have landed ma
rines to protect their Embassies, as a re
sult of the Porte's note to the Ambas
sador, warning them that Bulgarian
agitators were projecting outrages against
the Embassies, Legations and public
buildings at Constantinople. So far as the
Foreign Office knows, -Constantinople ia
quiet.
POWERS HOLD FLEETS READY.
France Acts on the Suggestion of
Ambassador to Turkey.
PARIS, Sept. i. It is authoritatively
stated that In view of the growing disor
ders in Turkey a French fleet will be or
dered to hold Itself in readiness to pro
ceed to Turkish waters.
This announcement followed the receipt
of a report from the French Ambassador
at Constantinople that it was desirable
to have warships In readiness for all
eventualities. Similar preparations have
been made by Italy, Austria, Russia and
Great Britain. The officials here expect
the fleets will act together In case of a
crisis.
The first Autumn meeting of the Cab
inet was held today. Foreign Minister
Delcasse reviewed the Turkish" situation.
The French Consul at Monastlr reports
that conditions there have Improved.
The Consul of France at Salonica says
the conditions at that port are much
worse.
Not to Constantinople Particularly.
WASHINGTON, Sept 4. Officials oLthe
State Department, commenting upon the
Item from Paris saying that ships of for
eign powers would be sent to Turkish
waters, stated that the United States was
now sending ships to Turkish waters. The
term "Turkish waters does not mean
Constantinople,, they say, and, while the
whole eastern portion of the Mediterran
ean might be covered with warships it
was possible that none of them would
force the Dardanelles. After the Crimean
War a treaty was made which has been
followed up by subsequent treaties which
prohibit warships from entering the Dar
danelles without the consent of Turkey,
and Turkey must have the assent of all
the signatory powers.
INSURGENTS RETIRE TO HILLS.
Turks Are Fast Reinforcing Their
Force at Adrlanoplc.
SOFIA, Sept. 4. No news of serious
fighting anywhere in Macedonia has
reached here. In Adrlanople vilayet, the
Insurgents have retired to the mountains
in the face of overwhelming forces of
Turkish troops, and reinforcements of the
latter are arriving dally.
In the vilayet of Monastlr the railroad
men are working night and day rushing
troops Into the most disturbed areas.
There are many reports of disaffection
among the Turkish troops, and it Is stated
that the Redifs are continuing to sell their
rifles to insurgents.
The Autonomye publishes a telegram
from Burgas in which It Is stated that a
panic prevails in the district of Losen
grad, and that hundreds of fugitives are
crossing the Bulgarian frontier, fearing
that the Turks may begin a general mas
sacre. At Omarabas. the Turks have
been defeated, with a loss of 100 men,
while the Insurgents lost 22 of their num
ber. It Is rumored that 33 Christian villages
have been destroyed in the district of
Okrldo, that many women and children
were killed, and others are destitute.
The Post, a revolutionary organ, re
ports that during a fight between insur
gents and Turks near Uskub, a body of
Servians came to the rescue of the for
mer. Those wounded were brought to
Vranianitsch. where they received care
ful attention In the Servian hospitals.
SEEKING ASSAILANT OP CONSUL.
Turkey Makes Many Arrests in Con
nection1 With Miigel.sscn Attack.
CONSTANTINOPLE. Sept. 4.-Consul
Rayendal telegraphs from Beirut 'to Min
ister Lelshman that the authorities there
have been actively seeking the assailant
of Vice-Consul Magelssen, but the Consul
Is not able to state If he is among, the
persons already arrested.
The report circulated by a news agency
September 1 in the United States that a
balloon bomb had been found near the
palace is utterly without foundation.
Turkish official reports Indicate the com
plete success of the military operations
against the insurgents In the Kllssura dis
trict. Over 400 Insurgents are said to have
been killed.
Tho agent here of thfe Hungarian Le
vant steamship line has gono to Burgas
to Investigate the three explosions which
occurred Wednesday on the Austrian
steamer Vaskapu, soon after that vessel
had left the port of Burgas on her way
to Constantinople, resulting In the death
of 29 persons. The cause of the explosion
is still in doubt.
It is now said that the assistant c6n
ductor of the sleeping car was the author
of the bomb outrage of August 27, when
the east-bound dally express from Buda
pest was blown up near Kulell Burgas
and seven persons wereMdlled and 15 oth
ers were Injured. He left the train at
Phillppopolls, and has been arrested
there.
The Sultan announces the gift of 50,000
woolen coats to the troops concentrated
in Roumella. and In -an official note Issued
by the prefecture orthls city tho popula
tion Is .invited to contribute flannel vests,
boofs, socks, etc., which are required by
tho soldiers in the field.'
REBELS CROSS THE FRONTIER.
Jankol? Passes Through the Turk
ish Ports Without Opposition.
SOFIA, Bulgaria, Sept. 4. Colonel Jan
koff, the Insurgent leader, with three Lieu
tenants of the Servlarix Army, at the head
of a band of 400 insurgents, with a flag
flying, crossed the frontier Monday even-
UNITED STATES MINISTER TO TURKEY
JOIIN G. A. LEISIEVIAN.
John G. A. Lelshman, United States Minister to Turkey, has had a short
but active diplomatic career. In 1897 he was made Minister to Switzerland,
and two years ago was transferred to Turkey. The kidnaping of Miss Ellen
Stone, and pressing financial claims of this country against Abdul Ilamld.
as well aa the general turmolr- In Turkey, have given him a very busy two
years. Minister Lelshman is one of tho many Carnegie millionaires, was
president of the Carnegie Company from ISO-i to 1800, and Is the confiden
tial friend and protege of Andrew Carnegie. His home Is Pittsburg.
Ing and passed through the Turkish posts
unopposed.
General Zontcheff, president of the Mac
edonlan committee, In the disguise of a
sheepdealer, also crossed the frontier.
Captain Sloyanoff's band captured 50
Turkish soldiers at Rakcvltza (about 15
miles southeast of Sofia) August 31, took
their arms and ammunition, and proceeded
to Metnlshno. A dispatch from Rlla (40
miles from Sofia), says the date of the
general insurrection has been postponed.
According to reliable information from
Constantinople, Turkey will soon have
400.000 soldiers In Macedonia, The pros
pect of the appearance of such an Im
mense army causes the most Intense
anxiety here. It Is regarded as certain
to arouse the apprehensions of the pow
ers. The Porte had great difficulty In
inducing the Asiatic troops to proceed to
European Turkey. The change of climate
has already caused many deaths.
NO ORDERS TO FLEET YET.
Report From Admiral Cotton Will
Form n Basis for Action.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4. The disposition
of the cruisers Brooklyn and San Fran
cisco, of Admiral Cotton's squadron,
which arrived at Beirut today, has not yet
been Anally determined by the Adminis
tration. No orders regarding the future
movement of the vessels have been sent
to Admiral Cotton, and much will depend
upon the character of the report he makes
concerning conditions In and about Beirut
and on tho representations which may
come from the Minister as to the neces
sity for the presence of American war
vessels in Turkish waters to look after
the protection of the Interests of the cit
izens of the United States In the Sultan's
domain.
Acting Secretary Darling up to 9:30
o'clock tonight has' not heard from Ad
miral Cotton.
BULGARIANS FALL IN BATTLE.
Four Hundred Slain at Lake Rapela
and Rest Are Being Surrounded.
SALONICA, Sept. 5. Details of the
fighting between the Turks and Bulgarians
at Lake Rapela, between Kllssura and
Kastorla, September 1, when the Insur
gents were defeated, have been received
here. Four hundred Bulgarians were killed
and many captured, including the Chiefs
Kole and Manoloff. Two thousand five
hundred troops are reported to be surr
rounding the rest of the band. Fifteen
thousand Bulgarian villagers have taken
refuge in the mountains at Vltch, between
Fiorina and Kastorla. A revolt has begun
at Razlog, 25 miles south of Sofia, In the
Turkish province of Seres.
Court to Try Insurrectionists.
SALONICA, Sept 4. A special court
has been constituted for the purpose of
trying the Bulgarians implicated In the
insurrection. Over 230 Albanians who
refused to do military service, were dis
patched yesterday to Smyrna.
Strong insurgent bands are threatening
Ghevghell and Gumenjo, 35 miles north
west of Salonica.
Mrs. Molincux Secures Divorce.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4. Counsel for Mrs.
Roland B. Mollneux has announced that
the reports of his client having secured a
decree of divorce In South Dakota, are
true. None of those connected with the
case will say where the decree was Issued.
Beyond the mere confirmation the only
statement vouchsafed was that Mrs. Moll
neux will resume her maiden name.
"With the Letter Carriers
SYRACUSE, N. Y., Sept 4. Today's
session of the convention of Letter-Car-riers
was devoted to discussion of the wel
fare of mutual benefit and the retire
ment associations. The Michigan endow
ment plan presented by the Detroit dele
gate was considered, and final action post
"poned until the next convention."
Mnnchnrlan Trains All Guarded.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 4. Every pas
senger train on the Manchurlan Railroad
Is now accompanied by a detachment of
soldiers, and the whole line Is guarded by
sentries.
CALLS OUT TROOPS
Governor of Colorado Will
Preserve Order at Mines.
STRIKE SITUATION IS SERIOUS
Executive Acts on Receiving the Re-port,-of
a Commission -Sent
to- Investigate No New
Acts of Violence.
DENVER, Sept. 4. Governor Peabody
decided at noon today, after receiving the
report of the committee, which he sent to
Cripple Creek to investigate the strike
conditions there, to dispatch troops to
the gold camp.
Orders were Issued by Adjutant-General
Ball to the First Regiment of Infantry,
Company H of the Second Regiment of
Infantry, tne First Squadron of Cavalry,
composed of Troops B, D and C, Batteries
A and tho Signal Corps,; and Medical
Corps of the National Guarq to proceed to
Cripple Creek forthwith. Brigadier-General
John Chase will be in command of the
force, which will number about 1000 men.
Troops were asked for by the Mlneown
ers' Association, but Sheriff Robertson,
of Teller County, said he saw no neces
sity for calling out the militia.
No violence has been reported at Crip
ple Creek since Tuesday night, when one
nonunion carpenter and a justice were as
saulted by unknown persons.
A part of the troops in charge of Adjutant-General
Bell left Denver over the
Denver & Rio Grande for Cripple Creek
at 4 o'clock. It was the Intention to take
the Cripple Creek Short Line from Colo
rado Springe to Cripple Creek, but at the
former place General Bell was Informed
that about 30 strikers left Cripple Creek
soon after It was learned that the troops
were coming by the Short Line. They fol
lowed the line of that road, and, although
they were ostensibly on a fishing trip, It
was feared they Intended to blow up the
track or otherwise interfere with the
progress of the troops, and the plans were
changed.
President Charles H. Moyer, of the
Western Federation of Miners, addressed
a letter to Governor Peabody, In which he
declares tho conditions In the Cripple
Creek district are .not such as to warrant
the calling out of the troops. He deciares
such an act at this time Is a violation
of the law under which the executive is
empowered to call out troopa President
Moyer says that the members of the Fed
eration in the Cripple Creek district will
help to maintain order.
Governor Peabody made the following
statement regarding his action In calling
out the troops:
"I have tried to act with prudence.
The gentlemen who went to Cripple Creek,
at my request, to Investigate conditions
have advised me that the situation Is
such that troops ought to be ordered out.
"Sheriff Robertson has maintained the
position he took when the matter was
first suggested, and he did not join In the
request for troops. I had hoped that the
necessity for calling out troops would be
avoided, and final action was delayed a3
long as was consistent with tho proper
protection of the lives and property of
the people In the Cripple Creek District,
judging from reports of conditions there."
The report of the Governor's represent
atives was as follows:
"Having visited Cripple Creek, and
after careful Inquiry among representa
tive citizens and property-owners, in
cluding the Mayors of Cripple Creek and
Victor, we are of the opinion that the
lives of citizens df the district are In
danger and property and personal rights
are In jeopardy. Prompt a tion is im
peratively demanded by t e people to
protect the lives and property of the citi
zens. We find that a reign of terror
exists in the district, which should be
relieved at once. We do not believe the
civil authorities are able to cope with the
situation.
"JOHN CHASE,
"Brigadier-General.
"N. C. MILLER,
' Attorney-General.
"TOM M'CLELLAN,
"Assistant Attorney-General."
At 10 o'clock Governor Peabody received
a message from General Bell, at Colorado
Springs, saying ho was advised by Lieu
tenant Whann, commanding the Cripple
Creek militia company, that the conditions
were becoming threatening, and was urged
to hasten the movement of the troops.
Troops Are Nearing Camp.
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo.. Sept 5. The
special -train bearing the first contingent
of the National Guard arrived at Gillette
at 2 o'clock this morning. The troops will
not attempt to go into camp until day
light The town is quiet.
Denounces Action of Governor.
CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo., Sept 4. The
Board of Commissioners of Teller County
today adopted resolutions denouncing the
action of Governor Peabody in sending
troops to the Cripple Creek district The
resolutions declare there is no need for
troops here, and that their presence will
do more harm than good.
Sheriff Robertson this afternoon mado
public a statement in which he protests
against the Governor's action, declaring it
a usurpation of authority and a violation
of Ifcvr. "
CALLS OUT COOKS AND WAITERS.
Union Closes the Only Boarding
Place for Three Hundred Men.
TELLURIDE, Colo., Sept 4. The Fed
eral Labor Union today called out the
cooks and waiters at the Smuggler-Union
mines, and In consequence nearly 300.
miners will be forced to cease work, as
there Is no other place where they can ob
tain board.
The- Miners' Union could not call out
the men working In the Smuggler Union
mines, In consequence of an agreement
which they had with the company. The
action of the Federal Union, which works
In harmony with the ' Miners' Unlbn,
causes every property In the county
equipped with' a mill to close operations,
and the tie-up is now practically com
plete. A commissaryand lodging-house foifldle
miners and millirien In this district-were
opened today by the Western Federation
of Miners. The number of men already
thrown out of work In consequence of the
mlllmcn's strike Is about 1000.
GENERAL STRIKE THREATENED.
Express Employes Wnnt to Make
Chicago Companies Give In.
CHICAGO, Sept 4. The Chronicle will
say tomorrow:
A general strike of railway express em
ployes throughout the United States Is
threatened because of the refusal of six
of the largest companies In Chicago to
consider demands made by the Brother
hood of Railway Expressmen two months
ago. It was announced today that tho
men are preparing to strike, the fight to
be directed particularly against the United
States Express Company.
While It is (he aim of the rank and
file to tie up the local agencies of all the
principal express companies, leaders In
the organization declare that the strike
will spread to all agencies of the United
States and that S0C0 employes of that com
pany will be Involved unless some recog
nition of the demands made by the union
Is forthcoming.
LONGSHOREMEN LOCKED OUT.
Nevr Orleans Shipping .Association
WH1 Fight Union to Finish.
NEW ORLEANS. Sept 4. Eight thou
sand men employed on the river-front
have been locked out by the steamship
companies and a struggle for supremacy
begun between the New Orleans Steam
ship Association, comprising every steam
ship line entering the Port ofNevOrleans,
and the longshoremen, screwmen, steve
dores and frelghthandlers' unions.
The unions demand more pay, fewer
hours and the enforcement of certain
regulations for loading and unloading ves
sels. The steamship lines declare that
the demands of the union are unreason
able and unjust.
MINERS FORFEIT STB IKE PAY.
Missouri Conl Opcrntors, Instead,
Will Draw the Benefits.
KANSAS CITY, Sept. 4. The coal strike
In Northeast Missouri has produced a re
versal of ordinary strike conditions. By
defying the authority of the national or
ganization, the miners have barred them
selves from drawing strike benefits. But
the Southwestern Coal Operators' Associa
tion has assumed the responsibility of In
demnifying the operators for losses sus
tained during the present fight, and it is
the operators who will draw strike bene
fits. So far as the operators here are In
formed, matters at Novlnger were still at
a standstill today.
Hitch In Railroad Labor Situation.
ST. PAUL, Sept 4. It is believed that a
hitch has occurred In the negotiations
going on between the Great Northern offi
cials and engineers and firemen. Messrs.
Stone and Hanrahan, chief of the Interna
tional organization of Locomotive engi
neers and flremen, left the city today, and
will not return until Monday. It was ex
pected a settlement would be reached late
yesterday, but the company Is reported to
be unwilling to accede to the latest de
mands. The committees met today, as usual, at
their respective headquarters, and on re
turning to their hotels declined to make
any statement. It Is not likely now that
anything definite will occur before Mon
day. Furnace-Workers' Convention Ends.
YOUNGSTOWN, O., Sept 4. Tho third
annual convention of the Blast Furnace
Workers & Smeltermen's Union of
America adjourned at noon today. The
convention next year will meet at St
Louis. The officers elected were the old.
ones continued for another term, with
James McMahon, of Struthers, O., as
president The eight-hour movement,
which was much discussed, was left to
the discretion of the National officers.
Alaska Wants Marlneworkers Union
DETROIT, Sept. 4. Harry C. Barter,
secretary of the International Longshore
men, Marine and Transport Workers' As
sociation, has received an application for
a charter from a marine workers' organ
ization at Nome City, Alaska, tne first
union of Its kind in that country. Tho
application stated that there-are 210 men
in the new local who receive the high
wages of $1 per hour.
Gluemnkers Go on a Strike.
CHICAGO, Sept. 4. Two hundred and
fifty gluemakera have gone on a strike at
the factory of Armour &. Co., for a mini
mum wage of $2 a day. The workers have
a set scale of 5L50 a day. but the company
Is alleged to have hired boys at 51.37 to
take the experienced men's places. When
it refused to discharge them the other em
ployes walked out.
Mlnevrorkers of America Finances.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 4. The auditing
committee of the National Mlneworkers
of America today submitted Its quarterly
report to Secretary-Treasurer Wilson. It
shows 325,000 members, of which number
less than 2000 are out on strike. The min
ers now have J990.C10 In their treasury.
Meet at Richmond Next Year.
BVANSVILLE. Ind., Sept. 4, The Na
tional Association of Stationary Engi
neers today selected Richmond, Va., for
their next meeting place.
COTTON MILLS TO CLOSE
Delay In Arrival of Nevr Crop and
Market Conditions Prompt Move.
FALL RIVER, Mass., Sept 4. Seven
teen cotton manufacturing concerns, of
Fall River, will shut down until Septem
ber 14, throwing out of work nearly 13,000.
hands, operating 1,300,000 spindles. The
curtailment next week 13 the most exten
sive of any here since the cotton situation
became unfavorable to mill owners.
This extensive stoppage of machinery
will take more than 5100.000 out of circu
lation through the loss of wages.
The delay In the arrival of new cotton,
and the situation in the market, and the
fact that Monday is a holiday, are respon
sible for the Idleness of so many spindles.
All of Old Directors Out.
BOSTON, Sept 4. At a meeting of the
TrlMountaln Company, all the directors
resigned, and their places were filled by
the directors of the Copper Range Con
solidated Company, which recently ob
tained control of the Trl-Mountaln stock.
The directors are William A. Paine,
Frederick Stanwood, John Gordon, C. A.
Snow and J. Henry Brooks. Two addi
tional directors will be elected later.
William A. Paine was elected" president,
Young girls at
this period of life,
or their mothers,
are earnestly in
vited to write Mrs,
Pinkfaam for advice; all such letters are
strictly confidential ; she has guided in a
motherly way hundreds of young women ;
and her advice is freely and cheerfully given.
School days are danger days for American girls.
Often, physical collapse follows, and it takes years to recover tho
lost vitality. Sometimes it is never recovered.
Perhaps they are not over-careful about keeping their feet dry;
through carelessness in this respect the monthly sickness' is usually
rendered very severe.
Then begin ailments which should be removed at once, or they will
produce constant suffering. Headache, faintness, slight vertigo, pains
in the back and loins, irregularity, loss of sleep and appetite, a tendency
to avoid the society of others, are symptoms all indicating that woman's
arch-enemy is at hand.
Iiydia E. Pinkham's "Vegetable Compound has helped many a
young- girl over this critical period. "With it they have gone through
their trials with courage and safety. "With its proper use the young
girl is safe from the peculiar dangers of school years and prepared for
hearty womanhood.
A Young Chicago Girl "Studied Too Hard."
"Dear Mrs. Pinkiiasi: I wish to thank you for the help and ben-'
efit I have received through the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege
table Compound and Liver Pills. When I was about seventeen
neaitrt ana
"Miss" Pratt Unable to Attend School."
"Dear Mrs. Pinkiiam: I feel it my duty'to tell all young women
how much Iiydia E. Pinldiam's wonderful Vegetable Compound has
done for me. I was completely rim down, unable to attend school, and
did not care for any kind of society, but now I feel like a new person,
and have gained seven pounds of flesh in three m6nths.
" I recommend it to all young women who suffer from female weak
ness." Miss Alma Pratt, Holly, Mich.
" Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the one sure rem
edy to he relied upon at this important period in a young girl's life
FORFEIT If wo cannot forthwith produce tho nr'giml letters .and signatures ot
above testimonials, which will provo tlirlr ah..h;t' " -uulnetims.
and Frederick Stanwood secretary and
treasurer. These gentlemen hold similar
positions In the Copper Range Company.
The question of overdue dividends on
Tri-Mountaln was referred to, the new
management.
State Moves Against Gnx Combine.
ST. LOUIS. Sept, 4. Injunction proceed
ings Instituted today by Attorney-General
Crowe before Judge Taylor, of the Cir
cuit Court, reveal an apparent attempt
on the part of the Laclede Gas Light Com
pany to regulate and control tho prices of
gas ranges manufactured and sold In St.
Louis.
The Laclede Gas Company was recently
sold to the North American Company, of
Philadelphia, which is capitalized at JC0,
000.000. The petition for an injunction
charges that the Laclede Gas Light Com
pany served notice on all St. Louis manu
facturers to the effect that their ranges
would have to be sold at a certain price,
or the gas company would refuse to make
connections free of charge.
Kansas Will Flfsht Coal Trust.
TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 4. United States
District Attorney Dean announced today
that he would start proceedings against
the alleged Kansas Coal Trust. The com
panies have been ordered before a Federal
Grand Jury to testify.
NEW RULING ON SMUGGLING
Judge Dellaven Says tlic Goods Must
Actnnlly Be Landed.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4. In the trial
of the case of the United States against
Naol Nanamatsu, who Is charged with the
crime of smuggling. Judge De Haven de
livered Instructions to the jury In which
he In substance said that a landing of
the goods was necessary to constitute the
crime of smuggling. It Is contended by
tho officials charged with the capturing
and convicting of this class of offenders,
that. If the opinion of the Judge is right,
it will be a difficult matter to punish
evaderof the customs laws.
Judge De Haven positively instructed
the jury to bring in a verdict of not guilty
on the first count, that of smuggling,
giving as his reasons those above stated.
Despite this the jury, after being out six
hours, disagreed.
Teachers' Institute at Vancouver.
VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 4. (Spe
cial.) Over SO teachers and instructors
"are In attendance on the sessions of the
County Teachers' Institute. On Wednes
day eyenlng Professor Kincald delivered a
very able address on the ''Seal Islands."
The programme for today Included "Snap
Shot Games," by llrs. Clara Ryan, ex
member of the State Board of Education;
"The Honey Bee," Professor Kincaid;
"School Ethics," Professor P. Hough.
The social sesions after the meetings in
the evening have proved very enjoyable.
The session will close Friday evening.
Boy Loses Hand While Hunting.
ASTORIA. Or., Sept. 4. (Special.)
Charles Hlllstrom, the 16-ycar-old son of
Gus Hlllstrom. of Blind Slough, had his
left hand blown off last evening by the
accidental discharge of a gun while out
hunting.
Trans Preparing for Fall Catch.
ASTORIA Or., Sept. 4 (Special.) No
announcement has yet been made as to
what cannerjes .will be run during the
years old I suddenly seemed to lose my usual good
vitality, father said 1 studied too
hard, but the doctor- thought different and
prescribed tonics, which I took by tho
quart without relief. Reading one day in
the paper of Mrs. Pinkham's great cures,
and finding the symptoms described an
swered mine, I decided I would give LydiiJ,
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a
trial I did not sajr a word to the doctor;
I bought it myself, and took it according
to directions regularly for two months,
and I found that I gradually improved,
and that all pains left me, and I was my
old self once more. Lilue E. SiNCLAnt
17 E. 22d St, Chicago ILL"
Fall season, which opens on the 10th of
this month, but that some of them will
pack Is certain. Quite a number of traps
on the middle river are being placed in
position and several of the seiners have
their gear ready to begin operations.
The Incentive for all these preparations
Is not disclosed, but It Is believed to be
contracts that have been made for tho
delivery of fish to the canners.
Brlnp; Alaska Salmon Packs.
ASTORIA, Or., Sept. 4. (Special.) Tho
ships Berlin and C. F. Sargent arrived in
this morning from Nushagak River, Bris
tol Bay, Alaska, and each reports an un
eventful trip. The Sargent brings tho
salmon pack of the Portland-Alaska
Packers' Association's cannery, amount
ing to 37,752 cases, and the Berlin brings
the pack of the Alaska Fishermen's Pack
ing Company's cannery, amounting to 43,
1S0 cases.
Loubet Receives Leopold.
PARIS. Sept. 4. President Loubet re
ceived King Leopold of Belgium today at
the Elysee Palace.
Liver and Kidneys
It Is highly Important that these organs
should properly perform their functions.
When they don't, what lameness of tho
side and back, what yellowness of the skin,
what constipation, bad taste in the mouth,
sick headache, pimples and blotches, and
loss of courage, tell the story.
The great alterative and tonic
9 amaSa.
Gives these organs vigor and tone for tho
proper performance of their functions, and
cures all their ordinary aliments. Take it.
Positively cured fcy these
ifttlo Pills.
They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A per
fect remedy for Dizziness, Kausca, Drowsi
ness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Ccatcd Tongue
Tain in t?sc Side, TORPID LIVER. They
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Small PI!!. Small Dos.
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