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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

ocrats whlJ vol ed for uhe resolution wafe: Messrs MieTE, Norton, ogden, Pierce, Rhsa, Richardson, Rixley, Settle, Terry, Zenor, Aig3EI Benton, Brundlge, Burke, Cochran, Cowheqd, Davey, DeArm0r1, Cookery, Fleming, Fox, Handy, Hunier, Kitchen, Lamb, Latimen Lentz, Lewis, Love, NheDowel NfcAfilfan, AilcRae.
 The democrats who voted against the resolution were: Messgs. Adamson, Bal ley, Baird, Bell, Banl1head, BrenGrer, Brewer, Campbell, CaTmack Clark, Cctcney, Cooper, Cranford, Davis, De- GT-affennled, Devreys, Hay, Henry of Texas King, Kleberg, Lewis of Georgia, McClsfRam, Mcclure, Aeskkson. Mayer. Robinson, Savers, Slayden, Stephens, Sullivan, n ate, Wheeler of Kentucky, and Williams.
 MT. Cannon, republican, of IlFlffois, called up the senate resolution 10 ap- propIiate $50,000 for the expenses of the congreSs of the Universal Postal unln, which convenes at Washington this week, and it was adopted.
 lAt BPS D. m the house adjourned un- til Thursday
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
GEN. sMoLENsKI roo BUSY

Around Volo to Assume Command-East- ern VoIo Road Is Important London, May S.-The Times will tomor- TOW print the following dispatch from its { Volo correspondent, dated 3 D. m., today: When I arrived at Velestino yesterday safternoon had just seen the Turkish in- rfantry advancing in two columns intenpp7 ing to cut out the railway. The Greeks, 12,000 strong, and under Gen. Smolenski, by whose side I watched the encounter in the rear of the Eighth regiment under Col Ganikos ta, gradually advanced one battalion to hold the railway, the other to support the artillery, which had mounted guns on the right center.
 The Seventh regiment of infantry, un- der Col. Ragali, advanced to a low pla- teau on the left where two batteries were in position Gen Smolenski had ordered the sholling to begin when the enemy was well within range; consequently the guns did not open fire before 5:30 D. m. The Turks were evidently about 14,O00 strong. Their cavalry accommodated the woods where the Greeks were con cealed, but the batteries remained si- ent until and at that time the fire fell short of being effective though the Greek practice was the best have yet noticed.
 "The Turks ran away from the shells,
  Our right was really never engaged, and the railway station was defended only by small force with two Krupp guns.
 Toward rfs end the large Turkish cen ter was seen to advance in the distance, but sunset at 6:45 caused @ temporary cessation.
 Trains are running to Pharsalos now, and I managed to get through.
 Having met endorsements on the way 10 Valestino, I went out again today, when the Greeks brought up nearly the whole Pharsalos force Save in the sharp struggles during the night the Greeks have been suecs ssful, holding their ground The Turks mounted a, battery on the hill facing the Greek left, ap- preached the end of the woods and burned a small village. Nearly all the fighting today has been on the extreme right in, the direction of Lake Karla and the eastern Volo road. Whoever gains this road comman nds Volo and could close off retreat here.
 More decisive fighting is expected to- morrow (Tu;sday)
 "As yet the Greek losses have not been heavy. The Red Cross society, formerly much in evidence, is now conspicuous by its absence, and chis fact causes com mEnt"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
THREE VERSIONS
Of the Attitude of Commanders of the
 Two Armies.

Of the Attitude of Commanders of the
 Two Armies.
 Athens, May 3.-Col Tosamedos, minis ter of war; and M. Theotokis, minister of the interior, are said to be favorably im- pressed with the situation at Pharsalos, both as respects the positions of the troops and the plan of defense.
 Runners conflict materially as to the diplomatic attitude of Turkey. Accord ing to one report, Edhem Paslha, the Turkish commander in Thessaly, has ask ed an armistice of five days; according to another, an aTmistice already exists by the tacit acqusescence of both command CTS, while a third story describes Edhem Pasha as only awaiting endorsements for an attack upon Pharsalos to be fol- lowed by am attack upon Volo
 Ut is also said to be probable that Ad- mira1 Tamatello is preparing to prevent a possible attempt of the Turks to seize Volo by the coast roads.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
THE TURF.
NEWPORT RESULTS.

Cincinnati, May 3.-The talent got a
 Cincinnati May 3.-The taent got a knockout blow at Newport today as ev- cry favorite on the boards met with de- feat. The weather was cold and the track heavy and sloppy.
 First Race-Six furlongs Mamie D., to l, won; Osaphs 3 to l. second; Will Wallace, to 1, third. Time, 119.
 Second Raee-'Four and a half furlongs. Ruskin, 5 to ?. won? Bonneville, to 5, second; Tole Sin Hons, to 1, third. Time, ;5S%.
 Third Race-One mile. Ollean, to 1, won; Myth, 8 to 5, second; Astrada, to 1, third. Time, 1;48.
 Fourth Race--Four furlongs. Lady of the West, 2 to l, won; Maito, 10 to 1, second; Margaret Easling, 5 to l, third. Time, :51%..
 Fifth Race-Six furlongs. Her Excel lency, to l. won; Cynthis H., to l, sec ond; Miss Rowett, to l, third. Times 1:1815
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
DIR J w HUGHES.
Named to Succeed Postmaster Copeland in This City-Other Ap-
 pointments.

Washington May 3.-Ths president to- sent the following nominations to the senate:
 State-Robert F. Patterson, of Tennes- see, to be consul general at Calcutta, India; Stanton Slckles, of New York, sec- retary of legation at Madrid.
 Postma sters-AIa bama-James W. Hughes, Birmingham; Virglnia-Jolin M. Griffin, Fredericksburg; Samuel M. Yost, Staunton.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
THE FRENCH FLAG

Has Been Hoisted Over the Greek Hos
 pital at Volo.
 Volo. May 3.-4:20 D. m.-CCampagn in Thessaly.)-A majority of the inhabitants have migrated from this port to Athens and the island of Euboaeu The town is calmer, owing to the arrival of the Greek squadron and French, British and Italian warships,
 Two hundred French sailors are pa- rading the streets in ordsr to reassure the inhabitans. The Greek treasury of 'Thes- saly, comprising 100 chests of money, which has been lying at the French con sulate, was transported on board a Greek warship today to be conveyed 60 Athens The Turks are approaching in the diree- tion of Valestino, where 1S,000 Greeks are
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
BITTER AGAINST GREECE

Are the Inhabitants of Epirus-Condition
 of the Hospital.
 London, May 3.-A special dispatch from Janina, Eptrus, says:
 After travelling two hundred miles across the country I found the greatest loyalty to the sultan and hatred of the Greeks everywhere. The Greek prisoners are bitter at the conduct of their officers. Thy are all well treated by the Turks. Seventy wounded Turks and twenty-two Greeks are in the hospitals here.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
CUMBERLAND PARK.

Nashville, Tenn. May S.-The opening day at Cumberland Park-was blsak, cold dreary and forbidding with rain threat ening every hcur. But these drawbacks did not prevent the attendance of a good crowd, exceeding 2.500iain number, not withstandirlg the counter attractions of the exposition and other attractions in the city The track was good and fast, the racing good ard fully up to expecta- tions in every respect. Summarizes:
 First Race-Six fuT'lo- gs Eaton Jack ct, to 1, won; Marine, 3 to ?, second i: Lexington Pirate. 2 to l, third. Time, 1:141A. .e.-,=.ss. "a.
 Secord Race-Half mile. Bangle, 8 to 5, won; Anagpol,- 3 to ?, second; Pearl, 8 to 2, third. JTime. 0:49%.
 Third Race-Mile and an eighth, Cum berland prize. Sharon, 8 to 9, won; George Ross, 2 to 5. second; MaddaIo, 20 to l. third. Time, :57h
 Fourth Race Sel1ng. one mile. Lady Doleful, 2to 1, won; Trilbys7 toll, second {; Paul Kauvar 8 to 1. third. Time, 1:42A p Fifth Race-Selling, seven furlongs. Epona, z to 5. wup Forfeit. to 5, second i; Dawn. to 1, third. Time, 1:29A.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION
In Havana Despite Spanish Assurance Is
 Unsettled and Very IInsa ti:factnrY

In Havana Despite Spanish Assurance Is
 Unsettled and Very Unsatisfactory.
 Havana, May 3-Today La Lucha re- fers edatorially to the serious character of the financial situation.
 This Is aggravated, it says, by the in- stability of the governments resolutions as to bank hills and by the speculation in the war tissues. At this rate, accord ing to La Lucha, it will soon come to pass that no one will know the value of piece of paper currency, or how far to deperd upon it to procure the necessities of life in spite of the government assurances that it's issues are current and redeema- ble at full value.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
AoUEDUCT RESULTS.

New York, May 3.-A heavy track, cold and showers of rain at intervals were the conditions for today's racing at Aque- duct.
 First Race-Six furlongs, ssll.ng. Bray Lad, to 2, won; Her Own, 5 to 1. second; ; Harrington, 15 to 5, third. Time, 1:17h.
 Second Race-Four and a half furlongs. Nosey, to 1. won; Julian, 5 to l, sec- ond; Burdell, 15 to 1, third. Time, o.53El.
 Third Race-F'ive furlongs, selling. Friendship, 10 io l. won; Passover, 6 10 l, second; Ben Ronald, 5 s to l, third. Time, 1:O5%. ~ e-
 Fourth Race--One mile, selling. Albert S., 20 to l. won; Premier 15 to 10. second i, Langden, 15 to 1, third. Time. 1:47h.
 Fifth Race-Four and half furlongs, selling Judge Wardel, 10 to 1, won Tors jensen, to 1, second; Ma Petite, : to 9, ahird Time 0:58
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
NEWS FROM THE CUBAN WAR insurgents Enter the Province
 of Santa Clara, DOING IMMENSE DAMAGE Official Statement of Casualties as Given From Spanish Standpoint
 Financially Unstable.

Havana, May 3.-On Saturday last it was officially announced today, the nsur- gents attacked the cultivated ZoR5i of Vueltas, province of Santa Clara, and burned the ward of Santa Maria, fifty huts a quantity of furniture and two thousand bales of tobacco, rendering 100 families homeless. The military com mandsr of the district has asked fer as- sistance and the Estreumada battalion has been sent to reinforce him.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
GREEK HOODLUMIsM.

London, May 3.-The Athens correspon- dent of the Standard will say tomorrow that on unday a crowd, summoned by the ringing of church bells, proceeded to the residence of Crown Prince Constan- tine in Achai, seized the arms of the royal guard, smashed the furniture and burned all the papers they could lay hands on.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
THE POWERS MOTT WANTEn

Athens May 3.-It is said here on good authority that the powers have made overtures to Greece on the subject of The king has decided to remain fer the prescmt
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
GAVE CREEKS MORE ROOM.

London, May 3.-The Daily Telegraph's correspondent al Vole will say tomorrow that the fore ga warships have moved fur ther out, leaving the Greek fleet free range, and that the Greek fleet has sent four heavy guns to Velestino.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
COT. vAssOs REMOVED.

Athens, May 3.-The Greek government has removed Col- Vassos from Crete. He will be replaced in command of the Greek forces in the island by Col Staikos.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
THE CRpsIs APPROACHING.

Athens, May 3.-The cabine; remained in council from midnight Sunday until after o'clock this morning. It Is evI- dent that the crisis approaches.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04
SENATOR EARLE vTRY ILL

Greenuille, s. C., May 9.--United States Senator Earle Is pronounced tonight by his physicians a very sick man, but inl- mediate danger is not apprehended.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

BASE BALL YESTERDAY. Pittsburg, 2; Louisville, f. Baltimore, 5; Brooklyn, 3. --s. Cleveland, 6; Cincinnati, 2.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

encamped and skilfully entrsnched. The French flag has been hoisted ever the Greek hospital.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-04

NO LEAGUE GAMES IN CLEVELAND.
 Cleveland, O.. May l.--AIayor McKisson announces today that as he has been called upon as an official by many citizens to en- force the statute prohibiting the playing of base ball on Sunday. he will not allow games to be played on Sunday.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23
MINT DIRECTORS REPORT.
The Operations of the Mint and Assay Of
fees for the Fiscal Year 1897.

The Operations of the Mint and Assay Of
fees for the Fiscal Year 1897.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-The director
of the mint has submitted to the secre-
tary of the treasury his report for the
fiscal year 1897, covering the opera
tions of the mints and assay office, to-
gether with statistics of foreign coun-
tries relative to production, coinage
and the monetary condition of each.
The value of gold deposited at the
mints and assay offices during the
fiscal year 1897, cents omitted, was
$I39, 1O5, 500; of this amount $S7, ,O03, 33T
were original deposits and $42, lO2, 162
redeposits. The coinage value of sill
yer bullion received during the year
was 80, 725, O22; of this amount 50. 470, ,623
were original deposits and the re-
mainder, S254,39s, redeposits. The
purchases of silver bullion for subsi-
diary silver coinage, under the provi-
sions of section 32G, revised statutes of
the United States, aggregated 259, ,24S
fine ounces, costing S171, ,455. The coin
executed during the year was as fol-
lows: Gold, ST., $40, 7O5; silver dollars,
S21, ,2O3, 7O1; subsidiary silver, So. l24, ,OS6;
minor coins, S9S4, 500. The director of
the mint, in his report, reviews the de-
cline of silver since 1878 and attributes
the decline to the great increase in
DroductiOn
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23
THE FEVER SPREADING.

Reports to the Surgeon General Not Favor
abIe-1OO Deaths at New Orleans.
WASHINGTON, Oct. l9.-The yellow
fever situation as reported to Surgeon
General Lyman was not favorable, the
disease having made its appearance at
Baton Rouge, La, where there is one
case, and at Montgomery, Ala, both
of which places heretofore have been
free from the disease. Dispatches from
other places show new cases and deaths
as follows: Mobile, Ala, 6 cases, 1
death; Scranton, IL cases; Pascagoula,
Miss, 2 cases; Edwards, 2 cases and 3
deaths; Cayuga, Miss, cases, 1 death.
At New Orleans the 100 mark of
deaths during the present yellow fever
prevalence has been reached. When
the board of health closed its books
Sunday night there had been 93 fatal
cases Yesterday seven deaths were
reported. This century of deaths has
occurred as among less than 900 cases
that have been reported to the board
since early in September. when the
first case made its appearance in New
Orla
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23
MOST DIABOLICAL.
A Father Suspected or Having Murdered
His Three Year Old Daughter.

A Father Suspected or Having Murdered
His Three Year Old Daughter.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Oct. 19.-The Jour-
nal says: 1.-The body of the little girl
which was cast into the Missouri river
with great stone bound upon its
chest, and which was uncovered by
the receding waters at the mouth of
the Blue Sunday, revealing Il most
cruel and shocking murder, has been
identified as that of Cecile Lavine.
She was nearly three years old. The
mother, Mrs. Lavine, is employed in
this city. The father, who is sus-
pected of the crime, lives some -
miles up the Blue valley. He will
be arrested if located by deputy
marshals, who left for his home
last night. They were also armed
with warrants for the arrest of the
grandmother and step-grandfather of
the murdered child, with whom she
was supposed by her mother to be
safely housed. The murder was one
of the most heartless and appalling
crimes in the whole history of Jackson
county. 1t was canseless and diabol-
ical in it's character. Yesterdays post
mortem shows that the little one was
probably bound and thrown into the
river alive"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23
RAILROAD STATISTICS.
Figures Extracted from the Ninth An
nual Report of the Commission.
EearIy 1000 Employees Killed During the
Year and Over 10000 Injured-15I
Roads In Hands of Receivers
Compensation of Employees.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE ninth sta
tistical report of the interstate COM
merce commission for the year ended
June so, as6, gives interesting infor-
nation concerning the mileage, equip
ment, number of employees, capitaliza-
tion and valuation, accidents and earn
ings and expenses of railways in the
United States for the year named. One
hundred and fifty-one Dads, represent
ing 80, ATS miles of operated mileage,
were in the hands of receivers on June
30, 1896, a decrease of 1S from the pre-
vious year. The capital stock repre-
sented by the railways controlled by
receivers was $742, 597, ,69s and the fund
ed debt was S999, 733, 766 The total
railway mileage on June 80, 1896, was
1872, ,7?6, an increase of 2,ll9 for the
year. Georgia was in the lead with
233 miles.
An interesting feature of the report
is summary showing the amount of
compensation paid to the railway en-
ployes of the United States, number
ing about $4,000 Their aggregate
compensation amounted to over 60 per
cent. of the total operating expenses
of all railways, a slight decrease from
the preceding year. Much data on the
capitalization and valuation of rail-
way property is contained in the re-
port.
Passengers carried during the year
numbered 51l, ,7T2, 1877, an increase of
over 1000, 900 compared with the pre-
vious year, which, however, showed a
decrease of SO, 2GG, s37, as compared with
1894.
Freight tonnage amounted to 1885,
s91, 1856, the largest ever reported for
railways in this country, and an in
crease of nearly 10000. 900. Gross earn
ings amounted to 81, $50, 169, 376, an in
crease of nearly S75, 1000, 900, resulting
in n net increase of over $33, 00O, 600
larger than the previous year. Near
ly 1900 employees were killed and
almost so, 900 injured during the year. an
increase of so in those killed and over
1000 in the number Injured. One hum
dred and eighty-one passengers were
killed and nearly 5000 injured. The
number of persons 'other than en-
ployes and passengers" killed was A.
406 and those injured ,S45.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23


bers of his family had kept themselves
in constant readiness to go to his bed
side at any moment. The cause of Mr..
Dana's death was cirrhosis of the liver.
On June 9 he was at his office, appar-
emily strong and healthy. The next
day he was taken i'll, and he never
afterward visited New York. He was
TS wears of ace
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23
TELL HEARTaenDIno STORIES.
Persons Rescued from . sanken Spanish
afaAmAr ArrINa I'm Hanna.

Persons Rescued from . Sanken spanish
Steamer Arrive In Havana.
HAVANA, Oct. 1s-The gunboat Ma
ria Christian, which left this port Sat
urday for the scene Of the wreck of the
coasting steamer. Triton. bound from
Havana to Bahia Ronda, Pinar del Rio,
which sank between Dominica and
Mariel, has returned with - members
Of the lost ships company. The where
abouts of the others of the company 10
unknown. The Triton struck n rock
during heavy rainstorm- Her
cargo shifted and Is minutes later
she sank in 190 fathOms Of water.
Those who were rescued tell heart
rending stories of the scenes during
the terrible quarter of an hour before
the Triton sank. An army captain, hia
wife and daughter went down to-
gether, locked in last embrace. A
mother with twins IS months old
drifted helplessly away ON the crest
of = great wave. All the other ladies
and children were drowned. just a.
the Triton was sinking, Capt. Ricardo,
her commander, committed suicide by
shooting himself with q revolver. 1t
is impossible to give the exact number
of those who were lost, but 1t Is esti.
mated that they were no fewer than
$50. No passenger list has been found
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23
CORRIGAN'S PLAN.
The Catholic PreIate Wants Public and
ParochIaI Schools United

The Catholic Prelate Wants Public and
ParochIaI Schools United
New YORK, Oct 19.-lt is reported
in high official circles that Arch bishop
Corrigan has been negotiating with
Superintendent James of the public
schools for the utilization of the pa
rochial and public schools. He has
offered, it is alleged, to turn the Cath
olic schools, with their 20, 900 children,
over to the municipal school authori-
ties, provided priests shall be per-
mitted to give an hours instruction
each day to the Catholic children of
public schools. No other stipulation
either as to textbooks or teachers is
made. 1t is said that many other
metropolitans are anxious to adopt a
similar policy if it meets with the ap-
proval of the apostolic delegate.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.

Figures Taken from the Annual Report 81
the General suPerIntendent.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19-An abstract of
the annual report of the general su-
perintendent of the railway mail serv.
ice follows:
At the close Of the year there were l.lo4 rail-
way post once lines, manned by oss4 clerks; Is
electric and cable lines, with 10s clerks: -
steamboat lines, with 81 clerks, making
total number of lines $50. and total
number Of clerks 7.0l3 In addition 70
these, there we're 3ii clerks assigned -
duty at important functions aud depots
and 238 detailed to clerical duty In the various
on1ces Of the service. making . grand total OF
1862 clerks The miles OF railroad covered by
railway post once car service was l54. .ss5: of
electric ana cable 303, and Of steamboat linea.
7.45o There were $50 casualties during the
year, in which IA clerks lost their lives. Thirty
three were seriously and IS slightly injured
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23
AN AWFUL MASSACRE.
Rebels Put Over 1000 People to Death in
Kuang Yang. China.

Rebels Put Over 1000 People to Death in
Kuang Yang. China.
TACOMA, WASH, Oct. 19.-The city
of Kuang Yang, in Human province,
has been captured and its inhabitants
massacred by an army of rebel bandits,
who scaled the walls of Kuang Yang
with the intention of capturing the
provincial prison and releasing three
of their members there imprisoned.
One band tore down the prison, setting
free several hundred murderers,
thieves and imprisoned debtors. An
other gang attacked the central part
of the city and murdered the magis-
trate who had sent the three bandits
to prison. His entire family, number
ing 80, including servants, was killed.
The number killed and injured ex-
ceeded 1000. The insurgents num-
bered 15, 900 men. half of them armed.
Their avowed object is to destroy ex-
isting government in southern China.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-10-23
WEBSTER DAVIS REPORT.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Gives
Figures from Hia Once.

Assistant Secretary of the Interior Gives
Figures from His Ofce.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-The annual
report of Assistant Secretary of the
Interior Webster Davis, after review
ing the leading pension cases decided
during the present administration and
the decisions liberalizing the adjudica-
ton of the claims, summarizes the
work of appeals in pensions and boun-
ty land cases during the last fiscal
year as follows: Decisions sustaining
the pension office, 3,Os4; reversing the
pension office, 3S9; cases reconsidered
by the pension office pending appeal,
327; appeals dismissed, 474; appeals
pending on July l, l,742; of original
appeals alone there were filed in July,
T54; August, 4s9; September (and up to
date1 SS4
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TO CHANGE THE NAME.

Protestant Episcopal Denomination May
Hereafter he Called "Ths Church."
MILWAUKEE, Oct. i7.-The Protestant
Episcopal church of America will be
known in the future simply as the
church." if the movement formally in
augurated at the meeting of the
Milwaukee diocesan council is taken
up by the dioceses generally
throughout the country, as the clergy
men and laymen firmly believe it
will. In amending the constitution of
the diocese the words 'the Protestant
Episcopal church" were stricken out
and 1.-The church" inserted in their
stead. 1t is stated that this change
has been under discussion for some
time in different dioceses.