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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
TURKS REFUSED WITH SLAUGHTER
Another Telegram About the Pharsalos
FiSht-Greelss Rejoicing.

Ficht-fireeks Rejoicing.
London. May Ga dispatch from the
correspondent Of the Associated Press
at Pharsalos telegraphs: The Greek
line was attacked yesterday by Turk
ish force Of 10000 infantry in addition
TO artillery and cavalry. Colonel Makris
commanded the Greek left wing and
Colonel Mavromichaelis the right wing
Both repulsed the Turks with great
slaughter. The railway station was de-
s;royed by the Turkish shells and rail-
way communication between this point
and Volo is interrupted. Preparations
are being made with the utmost activity
for the battle which seems Inevitable
today
The Athens correspondent Of The
Standard under date of yesterday, says:
There is great rejoicing over the re-
ceipt of the Official telegram from Phar-
salos saying that the Turks have been
repulsed and that the Greeks hold their
positions after a three hours battle.
The dispatch says that Crown Prince
Constantin and Prince Nicholas fought
courageously in the front rank, risking
their lives a hundred times, and that
they had an ovation from the whole
army when the fighting was over.
The government has forward 10 them
its warmest congratulations. The king
and the cabinet have also addressed a
manifesto to the troops, congratuiating
them upon their courage and patriotic
devotion. The public is overjoyed and
is already forgetting the earlier blum
ders' of the campaign. A decisive battle
Is expected at Pharsalos tomorrow"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
Supreme Court and Judicial
Apportionment.
DECISION Is GIVEN TODAY.
Close, of the Illinois Grand
Army Encampment.
Miscellaneous Late News of
the Day.

Mount Vernon, ILL.,, May 6.-The
supreme court Is in session here.
Chief Justice Magruder rendered Q
decision in the case of Herdman and
others against Rose. secretary Of
state. in which the judicial appor-
tionment bill passed by the legisla-
ture April % last, was found to be
valid. and he said the apportionment
law was sustained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06

Washington, May 6.-Postmaster Cen
eral Gary yecterday opened the congress
of the Universal Postal Union in the
presence of delegates from nearly every
civilized country in the world. The con-
gress will discuss the whole subject of
postal administration and it's proceed
inGs viii be important, but mighty dry
reading for those not enga ged in the
postal service. Mr. Holm, director of
the Postal Union of Berne, was chosen
secretary of the congress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
The Big Turner Meet.

st. Louis. May 6.-The Nor;h
American turnerbund quadrennial
festival began today. There are A.
900 active participants in the ath-
letic exercises. Over 5000 strangers
are in the city. The parade at noon
was very elaborate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
british Defeat i'm Africa.

Accra. Gold Coast Colony. May 6.-It
is reported that Chief Samory has cap
tured the mission OF Lieutenant Hender-
son at Wa. All the available troops are
being hurried to the front. as it il feared
that Samory intends TO invade the
colony. The object of the lieutenant S
mission was to make treaties with
the chiefs in the Hinterland of
the coast He had a large es-
cort Wa is considered to be within
the sphere of British influence. Samory
is a powerful chief who has hitherto
professed friendship for the British.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
Ye.,srd ~. Io..c. OF Gre. K. ard Turks

London. May 6.-An Athens spe.
cial asserts that the Greek losses in
the battles yesterday at Velestino
and Pharsalos are certainly 1000
killed and wounded. The Turks lost
fully 5000 killed and wounded.
Lsrissa, May 6, 1920 p. m.-The
Turks have captured Pbarsalos.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
Aiken Resigns His OMce,

Washington, May 6.-William Martin
Aiken. of Ohio. supervising architect Of
the treasury. has rendered to Secretary
Gage his resignation, to take effect
July l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
s.eainer. Tied up Tor Debt.

Detroit, May 6.-The steamers State of
Michigan and Swain. OF the Grummond
line. running between Detroit and Cieve-
land. were tied up yesterday by the
United States marshal for debts in
Cured to various local creditors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06

Washington, May civilian H.
PuGh. Of Cincinnati. auditor for the
navy department. has resigned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06

Hoods Sarsapsrilla is known to b.
an honest medicine, and it actually
cures when all others fail. Take il
now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06

Washington, May 6.-Outside Of the
rejection in executive session Of the
Anglo-American arbitration treaty the
most important act of the senate yes
terday was the appropriation of s50,-
600 for the Improvement of Pearl har-
Dor. Hawaiian islands. This is looked
upon as a step in the direction of an
nexation. Deboe, the new senator
from Kentucky. was in his seat and
was sworn in. Discussion without action
of the sundry civil bill occupied the bal
ance Of the session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
Greatest Battle of the War.

London, May 6.-The correspondent of
The Daily Telegraph at Volo. under date
of Wednesday. says: The biggest battle
of the war began near Velestino this
morning. As result of il the Turkish
force of 10000 men has been repulsed.
The Turkish plan was to seize the hills
on the north dividing Pharsalos from
Velestino.''
dispatch to The Daily News from
Velestino dated Wednesday says: 1.-The
Turks today We're repulsed after five
hours fighting with a heavy loss Stimuli
taneously Edhem Pash's main force en-
gagged the Greek outposts at Pharsalos.
and the fighting lasted from D. m. un-
til half past p. m. both armies retain
ing their original positions"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
the discussion on this matter naturally
will precipitate debate on the annexa-
ton question.
CROWDS AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
President Kept Very Busy with Peopl.
Who Want TO See Him.


Who Want to See Him.
Washington. May 6.-There has not
been such a crowd at the White House
in weeks as thronged the presidential
ante-rooms yesterday. Bartholdt of Mis-
souri, headed a delegation of about
twenty st. Louis Republican politicians
who called to make a vigorous protest
against the recognition Of National Com.
mitteeman Richard c. Kerens They are
partisans Of c. l. Filley. and went so
far in their protests against Kerens as
to request the withdrawal of the NOM
ination Of Smith, who was appointed
collector of customs at St. Louis en-
kerens recommendation. General
Grosvenor and the other members of the
Ohio delegation in the Gig unitadiy
presented ex-Representatiyc Geo. Will
son, of Ohio, for comprehend the treas
ury.
stephen Collins and A. =. Wilkins. of
Pittsburg, representing the Junior Or
der of American Mechanics had a talk
with the president about the appoint
ment OF commissioner of immigration
The order is not backing any candi-
date, but Is desirous that the appointee
should earnestly favor the restriction of
immigration. A delegation from the
National Saengerbund invited the pres
ident to attend the National Saenger-
fest in the City of Brotherly Love dur
ing its session in June. They told Nc
kinley that forty cities and eleven
states would be represented, and that
there would be a chorus Of 5000 voices
and an orchestra of go instruments
Michael Davitt. the Irish leader. was
introduced to the president by Patrick
Egan, ex-minister to Chill. Another
visitor at the White House yesterday
was w. L. Disston. of Quincy, Ills, who
achieved considerable note at the st.
Louis convention, and seeks the position
of marshal for the southern district of
Illinois. A delegation of Georgia Re-
pubicanis. headed by Colonel Farrow,
called on the president in the afternoon
in behalf Of General Longstreet, who is
candidate for railroad commissioner
to succeed General Wade Hampton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06

THE crown prince took a very active
Iart in the combat. and advanced with
in range CT the Turkish fire. greatly in
spring the men. Prince Nicholas was
equally active at the right wing, and di-
rected the fire of his battery against the
Turkith batteries. His coolness greatly
encouraged the troops. We maintain all
our positions intact, and the engagement
will certainly be continued tomorrow
(1hursday. We calculate that about
1000 Turks attacked our right wing
They rushed down the hill slopes in vast
numbers. The enemy was our
superior in both artillery and
cavalry: the caliber of their guns
was larger. while their number was al
most double ours We had no cavalry,
because our only squadron has been
used for scouting and had gone to Trik-
kala."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
WASH GOODS.

WASH GOODS.
About 100 pieces handsome new
Wash Goods-:issue Brodes. Lappet,
Mul s, Dotted Swisses, Orgsndies,
etc, at special prices for this sale.
One lot Ice and 1870 Wash 93n
Goods to close, per yard. Vi"
Very fine F.ench Ginghams o.
worth 25, to close. per yard. ""
DOMESTICS.
6)-inch extra quality, water proof.
worth CSC, great bargain 90n
at, per va d.. ........... eOV
Brown and G-sy Jeans. Soc 97a
quality for. ............... 6sV
49,, 2oc and 22s quality l0n
for. ........... SIU
40 aud 60, plain aud fancy wool (7e
Fiannels given away at ..... ~
5000 yards factory short lengths 10
best standard Prints, until all 9Sn
sold. per yard d.............. I4V
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-06
GREECE TRIUMPHS
RepuIse Of the Turks at Pharsalos
and velestino.
GREAT SLAUGHTER OF MosLEMs.

Princes COns.aut;a and Nicholas Cover
Themselves with Glory - Greeks, At
tackled by Largely Superior Numbers,
Roll Their Assaiiants Back in Defeat
and Hold Their Posit;ons-Athens Poo
pie Rejoicing Over the Good News.
London. May 6.-The Athens CORE
spondent of The Daily Mail says, tele-
graphing yesterday: Ten thousand
Turks attacked the Greek position at
this afternoon, and it is evident that the
Greeks have met with a great success.
There has been great slaughter at
Pharsalos, where a battle is proceeding.
Constantin telegraphs as to the engage
ment at Velestino: With Gods help
our side has conquered
The Athens correspondent of The
Times says: simultaneously with the
attack at Velestino the Turks attacked
salos. 1t is said that both attacks have
been repulsed by the Greeks. General
Smolenski says: The brigade ct Veles-
tino is deluged with blood
Official Report from Pharsalos.
London, May 6.-The Athens corre-
spcndent of The Daily Telegraph. under
date of yesterday. says: Following is the
official dispatch from Majc- Pallis, chief
of staff of the Greek forces in Thessaly.
describing the fight at Pharsalos: THE
Turks attacked our advance posts at 9
O'Clock. Since yesterday the enemy's
movement had indicated an intention to
cit off our left wing, and today they at
tackled our front. Our advance posts
retreated, as they We're fighting against
very superior numbers, and took up a
Position in frcnt CT our right wing. An
artillery duel ensued along the extensive
line. The eremy's infantry advanced in
perfect cTder at three points and in
large numbers. but they were speedily
checked by our infantry. The respective
losses are not vet known
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13
CITY COURT.

Juries for the week were empanelod in the first division of the city court as fol- lows:
 Jury No. 1-J. J. Graham, J. A. Creel, Wm. Miller, J. A, Fugua, P. s. Hennesy, J. P. Hickman, John T. Ash, c. B. Bell snyder, H. s. Meade, M. M. Roper, James L. Black, J. o. Began.
 Jury No. 2-Sol Bernstein, L. Braun, N. A. Pool, J. NJ Bibby ]. w Fields, J. F. B. Jackson, M D. Holmes, Hugh Friel, George T. Watkins, Byrd Hill, Joe Frank, Wm. J. Vann.
 First Division-The following cases were disposed of: s-s+f.
 Simmons, Durham (. Co ,vs W. B. Grant & Co.,; judgment, with leave to prove damages, and discontinued as to c. D. Frazer.
 J. o. Cross vs. R. A. Vaughn; judgment for plaintiff for S137 J. c. Marks Liquor company vs. Will liam J. Kelly & Co.,; judgment, with leave to prove damages.
 William Hicks vs. Sloss Iron and Steel company; on trial.
 Second Divlsion-George Roebuck vs. Jefferson county; submitted.
 J. R. Blair vs. w. F. Brown, ct als. dismissed
 A. M. Boyle vs. D. M Drennen; same order.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13
CRIMINAL COIIRT.

The following juries were empanelled for the week in the criminal court:
 Jury No. w. D. Hollingsworth. G. ". Lawley. J. M Little, William Gentry, H. Lowentllal, J. D. Pittman, J. A. Hodges, ". M Grimsley, J. D. Payne, B. H. Walls,W. D. G. Rains, T. M. Jar wis.
 Jury. No. 2--Geo H. Garrett, w. T. Har- rison, M. Mahoney, J. F. Hodges, s. Van degrift J. M. Snow. S. E. Dunn, M. M. Davis, c. M. Yielding, Carlos Veitch, s. V. Copeland, Lem Yam.
 The following docket was disposed of:
 Tom Parker, train wrecking; passed to be reset.
 Ben Williams, burglary and grand lar ceny; guilty.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13
CHRIS COLEAS NOW ON TRIAL For the Murder of His Wife
 Matte CoIeas. SUIT ENTERED FOR s7,OOO ByW H. Crouch vs. Southern Railway Com pany for Damages-Juries in the Three
 Courts = Inferior Court.

In the circuit court, Judge Banks pre- siding, the first business yesterday morn ing was the empansling of three juries for the week, with the following result:
 Jury No. }1.--B. NJ. Walrdop Frank o'Rourke, E. G. Stafford, E. L. Que want, J. A. Temple, R. Fink, J. L. Hol- combs, J. McCombs, R. E. McGrady, A. Speaker, w. R. Phillips, T. H. Wright. Jury No. 2,-John Egley, w. D. Sims, Robert Smith, s. 17 Vines, c. P. Boyd, E. B. Norton, J. R. Sullivan Hugh Scot;, Joseph Humber, A q. Wilson, 5. P. Eth eridge, A. c. Kyzsr.
 Jury No. 3.-Mortimer Vines, G. A. Gib- son. Wesley Parsons, w. L. Lides, J. N. Patton. J. P Mudd, H. s. Pope, w. NJ. Jones, Jacob Renner, sam W. Brown, E.. H. Worrel, ", ]. Gilbert.
 The first case called was that of the state vs. Chris Coeas, murder. Both sides announced ready and the work of drawing a jury was begun, wih the fol- lowing result:
 B. NJ. Waldrop, Joseph Humber, w. J. Gilbert, E. l.. Queyent, R. E. McGrady, A. Speaker, s. P. Vines, T. H. Wright, sam W. Brown, w. M. Jones, W. D. Sims, w. L. Lides.
 Hon. B. M. Allen, of counsel for the de- fense, moved to quash the venires, both as to the petit and grand juries, as drawn by the commissioners, on technicalities. The motion was oyerruled.
 He then moved to quash the indictment.
 First. Because the indictment was re- turned by a grand jury illegally drawn and by grand jury illegally summoned, because the list of names of persons drawn as grand jurors was not sealed, enveloped and indorsed as required by law, and said venire was not issued ac- cording to law.
 Second. Because a copy of the indict- ment, together with lis: of the names drawn by the judge of said court from the jury box, as provided by. law, was mot served on the defendant as required by l1w.
 The motions were overruled, and the examining of witnesses was entered into When court adjourned George Lam brakis had testified.
 The case will occupy several days, it seems, as a large number of witnesses have been summoned.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13
INrTED STATEs cOTrRT

Judge Aleck Boarman, judge of the western district of Louisiana, held a short session of court yesterday after noon. It was his intention to set for trial the Cahaba river bridge damage cases and other suits for the special term, which will be called in the near future The date of the assembling will be an- nounced today. s'sg%fst.
 On account of the absence of District Attorney Emmett O'Neal and MrfW. A Walker, attorney for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, no business was transacted.d s1 sses s.sl, fs.
 In the, issue of thei State Herald of March 30 appea red the following: IE
 "In the case against J. N. Durham, w. E. Durham and Daniel P. Jett, suit on
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13
INFERIOR CRIMINAL co1JRT.


 Yesterdays docket was an extremely light one for Monday morning. Only twenty-three cases were given a trial of which number only nine were turned back into jail with fines to work out. Alicas Coats assault and battery on John Morrow sio. The fine was re- mitted at request of Officer Johnston. B. L. Taylor, the young negro man who imagined he owned the Alice furnace and who was Arrested for trespassing on its property, was fined $7.50.
 John R. Fish, burglary and grand lar ceny; dismssed at request of the prose- cutor.
 Robert Shepherd. larceny of clothing from John Clark; bound over to await the action of the grand jury under bond Thad Parrish, perjury; continued unt,, the 18th and bond set at $2O0
 Early McCluster, larceny of shoe pol ish from Will Mills; $10 and one day. VIII Robinson, affray; $5 and costs. Sherman Fleetwood, assault and bat tery; $19S5.
 Charlie Hampton, doing business with out license; $11. Reunited on payment of license. - a-t -
 F. B. Benswanger, H. ". Leslie, J. B. Adams were arrested for doing business without a license. They were dis E. ElMs, licensesinspector, was assessed 2 the costs in each case. The costs in the three cases amount to S7.5O
 Several other minor cases were dis posed of and some were continued. The cases against Jennie Roebuck alias Jennie Beale, came up for trial this morning. c,s fSa z Ss 7sii
 "Lomax's Digest" the volume of legal references which was removed from the court room some time ago, has not been returned. Clerk Sam M.. Mingea is very anxious to have 1t sent back as it is great ly needed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13

the bond of the Oakman postmaster, a writ of inquiry was executed and a yer dict for plaintiff and judgment entered for $30.75.' The case should have been against Warren E. Durham, postmaster at Black Oak, and his sureties, James M. Durham and Daniel P. Jett. The judgment against them was for $S0.75. There is nothing against the postmaster at Oakman, hence the correction.
 NOTES.
 In the dity court W. H. Crouch filed a suit against the Southern Railway com pany, asking $7,00 damages. Plaintiff al- leges that on Nov. 6, 1896, he was an employ of said company and Tn the dis charge of his duty was knocked from a car, having his nose broken and sustain ing other injuries.
 A large number of interested persons were present in the circuit court yester- day to hear the testimony in the Coleas case.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13
THE WEATHER.

Don't Forget Little Paint Store.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13

Jures for the week were empaneled in he first division of the city court as fol-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13
GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT

East Lake, Sunday, April IS, 1897, by the Birmingham Mu- sicians' Protective association, for the benefit of the delegate fund. Grand free concert commences at 2 o'clock D. m. !, by all bands, orchestras and combined bands of the associ- ation. Remember the date, Sunday, April 18th, 1897.
 4-8-td,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13

Join the party for Wilmington, N. G., to the Southern Baptist Convention, May 6-14, 1897 via the Southern R ilway Tick cts will be sold May 3rd to 7th, at one fare for, the round trip, limited to fliften days. Through trains carrying Pullman drawing room sleepers
 J. P. BILLUPS,
 Tfsou
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13
DEATH S RECORD.
THOMAS WILSON.

THOMAS WILSON.
 At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. w. A. Wilkings, Avondale, at o'clock yesterday afternoon, MT. Thomas Wilson died, after a short illness, who will had a large circle of friends, who will regret to learn of his demise. Funeral notice in another column.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-13
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama State Land company will be held at the office of the company, over the First National bank, Birmingham, Ala, or
 MONDAY. APRIL 1s 1sg7, at 12 o'clock m. for the election of direc- tors and other corporate business
 CHARLES SCHIFF, President T, J. H. WALLACE, SecretarS. s-a0-2o,
Evening star., 1897-06-12
STORY OF A q, 900 BILL.

A Great Bank Robbery by Which a
Car Conductor Prollted.
From the New Haven Leader.
The recent attempt Of young King to
get away with $4,000 from the Boylston
Bank has drawn forth some incidents con-
nected with that instituttons previous ex-
periences. The following one given US by
New Haven man Is connected with the
robbery of about 1862 when some $4OO, 900
was lifted from the banks vaults by an
elaborately worked plan. The method by
which they worked, hiring a barber shop
next the bank and running It for several
months. while drilling through the division
wall, is familiar to the press; but q little
ctdent which is not generally known is
this:
On the night of the robbery the late Con-
ductor "Hez" Mckinney of this city took
charge of his ''owl' train at Springfield.
Among his passengers he noticed particular
ly three or four well-dressed men. though
they did not evidence any connection be-
tween them and were not seated together.
One OF these men had no ticket, and saying
ne was going to New Haven. produced bill
In g. casual way to pay the fare. McKin-
ney was phased at the size of the bill-a
crisp $1,000 bank note-and said he would
have to hand him the change after the
next stop, Hartford. At Hartford he got
the money, and as the train started, went
through the car to the seat that his man
mad occupied to square accounts. He
identified the passenger carefully, and
started to hand out the money. The occu-
pant Of the seat however, appeared not to
recognize him. gave q blank stare of
anazement at the mass of money, and pro-
fessed to have no knowledge of it, having
Just got on at Hartford. Though McKin-
ney insisted on the identity and urged the
man to take the money, he stoutly refused
When collection of tickets was made this
passenger produced some small change and
pald rare to Mertden, where he got Off the
train. The other men left the train at dif
ferent stations.
At the end Of the trip McKenny reported
the occurrence at headquarters, and while
refusing to hand over the money. suggested
tnat 1t be put in bank and advertised.
which he himself did. No claim was ever
made for 1t.
After long wait the railroad company
undertook to claim the money, but McKin-
ney didn't see 1t in that light He paid
over the fare from Springfield to New Ha-
ven and retained the rest, being supported
IN his action by legal opinion When he
mad allowed a considerable further time
Tor any possible claim, Mckinney used the
money In nicely furnishing his home. No
c!ue could ever be found as to the source
OF the money. but of course the conjecture
was that the bill was probably a part Of
the banks funds: that the passsn ger hand
eo 1t out by mistake and, discovering It
Wnen too late, decided to let It all 90 rath
er than leave a trail,
Evening star., 1897-06-12

hated any fellow creature causelessly prior
to the second-class voyage which has so
recently enlightened my understanding on
this side of human nature; but. on the 9TH
er hand. 1 never felt before so broad a SYM
pathy for such heterogeneous. common
place mob as We made. clutterirg down our
second-class companionway. to the sound
Of our seccnd-class dinner bell.
The first-class passengers had bugler
blowing on his bugle to summon them to
their repasts. which-for emphasis. 1t SEEM
ed-were had at different hours from our
own feeding. We loved each other at the
same time despised each other; and we
were at one in rage against the innocents
who kept the middle of the boat detesting
them while We admired and envied them.
One dark night. fatigued beyond COM
posure and good judgment by the ceaseless
churning of the ocean greyhound's twin
propellers, pounding. humping, in the tail
end of the boat. which was our own, two
of us broke bounds to accomplish a most