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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
CRY OF DEEP DISTRESS
From Farmers of Mississlppi-North
 Dakota Asks Aid


 Dakota Asks Aid.
 Washington, April 21.-A cry of dgep distress has come to the war department from Mississippi and bitter protest ag1inst the efforts of persons who are engaged in the distribution of govern n.eri. relief to the flood sufferers to carry on the work so as to avoid encourage ment to idleness among the laborors. At Helena there is a great number of re- SrcSS who have come irIao the town from their overfiowed cabins to get food and sae1-e.. Toaay a telegram to the war department from committee headed by tn Rsy. H. M. Smith, was receive Whi sh says that a great number of negroes in Tunlca and adjoining counties are in deep distress, and that their employers refuse aso support them on the ground that it would be an interference with the labor market.
 The department notified Maj Mertz of this report and probably will refer 1t to the local officials. It had been represent ed frCgn the beginning that there was great danger from an ind.scrminate dis trlbution or government supplies among the l2boriEg cbaSses in the flooded sec tions, as the rIaaters might find it inn p-gs.tle to get sufficient farm labor to make crops or to repair the damages resulting from the floods, if the hands were furnished with unlimited food and renewed nom the necessity Of laboring. Secretary Alger today received the fol- lowing telegram from the mayor and city council of Gnafton, N. D.:
 "The raging flood along the Red river bordering Walsh and Pembina counties, aggravated by cold. high winds and zero temperaturs, has caused great destruc- tion of property and suffering. Build irgs with contents, stock and seed grain have bee1 swept away. Immediate relis f is necessary or great suffering will en- sue. The requirements are beyond lacal aid The assistance of the government is invoked and at once. Can you aid us :? If so wire funds to be distributed by re- lief committees"
 Tn response to this appeal Secretary Alger telegrapher to Maj. Sanno at Fort Snelllngb Minn., the army officer, who recently visited the vicinity of Grafton wl1io is now at St. Paul, Minn., to return immediately to the flooded districts in North Dakota and render all possible re- lief
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
CONSTANTINE TO THE FRONT
Turkish Garrison of Prevsa Isolated by Greeks-Powder Maga
 zine Exploded.

Athens, April 21.-(G p. m.)-Prince Con- stantine, the crown prince and comman- der-in-chief of the Greek army, has just left here for the battlefield The Turks today tried to capture the post of Prophet Eli on the road to Tyrnavo, but were re- pulsed The series of the Greek reserves has now been called out and fresh troops have been sent to the frontier.
 The bombardment of Prevsa at the en- trance of the Gulf of Arta has been very heavy since early this morning. The Turkish garrison there has been com pletely isolated by the Greek troops.
 The news that the Greek fleet today bombarded Platomina, on the west shore of the Gulf of Salonica, is confirmed. The Greek fleet also bombarded the town of Lephotikara, near Platomina.
 The powder magazine of the Turks at Platomina was exploded by the Greek shells entailing a great loss of life to the enemy.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
JULIAN zARRAGA TALKS.

Says Independence for Cuba Is Beyond
 a Possibility-Will Go to Spain.
 Havana, April 21.-zThe well known in- surgent leader Julian Zarraga, who sur rendered with five of his followers to the Spanish authorities in Pinar del Rio on April 16 has made a request to be sent to Spain He has admitted to Gen. In-. clan that he has personally dynamited trains in the province of Pinar del Rio and says he surrendered because he considers the insurgent cause to be lost. Zarraga added that the independence of Cuba would mean chaos and final cates- trophe for the island under complete ne- gro domination. Zarraga is an annexa- tionist He claims that the insurgents in Pinar del Rio have been dispersed, every leader acting on his own account and all wishing to command. Zarragas frank admission and statements have won considerable sympathy for 'aim among the Spaniards.
 Seven hundred bales of tobacco were shipped today on American account.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
LUCKY MAJOR CARLISLE.

Now the Largest Land Owner in the
 State of Alabama.
 Montgomery, Ala, April 21.-A special from Huntsville, Ala, to the Advertiser, says; Maj. Hugh Carlisle, of Gunters- vile, was here yesterday, when he re- ceived the intelligence of a decree issued by the United States court of appeals at New Orleans, making him the largest land owner in Alabama. The suit was brought nineteen years ago. The de- cree gives the major a clear title to 120 sections of land and a half interest with the Alabama and Chattanooga railway to 50000 additional acres. Altogether he owns 100000 acres of rich timber land occupied by 11,000 tenants. The prop erty occupies portions of the counties of Blount, Marshall, Cullman, Etowah and DeKalb.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
IN THE HOUSE.

The chaplain in the house, Mir. Couden, in his prayer today gave thanks that this nation was at peace with all others and prayed that higher and holier meth ods than var might prevail everywhere. He prayed fer the friends of Representa- tive Millilsen, of Maine, who died cn Sun day and whose desk was draped in black and covered with flowers. The death of Mir. Milliken was announced by MT. Dingley, who presented resolutions in the usual form for adjournment as a Irark of respect to the memory of MT. Milliken.
 Speaker Reed announced the appoint ment of the committee to attend the fun eral and at 12:01 D. m. the house ad- journed until tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

tion fer an adjournment of the senate and house from April 26 to May 3, with view to participating in the Grant cere- monies at New York.
 Mir. Morgan's objection carried the res- olution over.
 At 2 o'clock the bankruptcy bill was taken up.
 MT Nelson secured an agreement that voting on the substitute k all amend ments to the bills be taken at D. m. tomorrow.
 MT. Turpie, democrat, of Indiana. ar gu1d against including corporations with in the benefits of baRkruptey proceed ings An amendment proposed by him was agreed to, emitting public corpora tions from the operation of the bill.
 At o'clock the bill was laid eside and the senate adjourned
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
R.H.E.
VERY HEAVY FROST.

Raleigh, N. O., April 21.-Telegraphic dispatches received here tonight from Greensboro in the north and Newburg trucking country in the east, says the frost was very heavy and fruit in both sections are injured Only small truck CTS under the leeway of thickets has crops cut off by the frost. sThe larger farmers burned pine straw to the wind ward of the truck and it was practically in every case saved from injury.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
GAVE THEM A SURPRISE.
Greek Forces Proved a Little Too Strong
 at Larssa. 6


 Constantinople, April 21.--The sitting of the military commission has been con- tinuous since yesterday at the Yildiz Kiosk It is reported that Edhem Pasha has asked for 10000 endorsements and that orders have been received from Salonica to hasten the dispatch of the reserves to the frontier The lnobiliZa- ton of forty additional battalions has been decided upon and the enrolment of volunteers is being considered. The sturdy resistance offered by the Greeks was wholly unexpected and the idea that the forces of Edhem Pasha would have a military promenade to Larissa has al- ready been abandoned.
 Telegrams received by the porte from the far west provinces show that the Albanian irregulars are devastating the country in many localities, especially along, the line of route between Prcysa and Janina. The local authorities are powerless to restrain them. An impe- raj trade has been issued ordering the Turkish fleet to avoid battle at sea and to remain under the protection of the Qualifications.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
HIS NECK SAVED

Harrisburg, Pa., April 21.-Ihe board of pardons tonight recommended commit tation of the death sentence imposed upon James B. Gentry for the murder of Actress Madge Yorke to imprisonment for life. It was officially announced that Gov Hastings would approve the recom- mendation. Gentry was to have been hanged next Thursday.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
GREEKS cANNoNADE DAMAGE.
And Advance Upon and Occupy Strat- egic Point-Turks Aban-
 don Strevina.

has been renewed at Damac, which is being cannonaded by a Greek brigade advancing from Bougashei. The Turks have occupied the posts of Ligari and Katazo, which are stragetically unim- portant, while the Greeks have advanced and occupied the Slati Hill
 A dispatch from Arta says that the Turks have abandoned Strevina. beyond Filippiada, after burning it. The bonn bardment of Prevsa continues with n- creasing damage to the forts.
 After bombarding Platomina the squadron will proceed to Katrina.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
VOLUNTEERS TO THE FRONT.
All of Thessaly Being Armed Prepara-
 tory to Moving.

All of Thessaly Being Armed Prepara-
 tory to Moving.
 Athens April 21.--IThe public suspense here tonight is terrible, owing to lack of definite news. The government has received telegraphic dispatches from Larissa throughout the day, urging the prompt despatch of endorsements to that point as the Greek troops are being exhausted by the incessant Turkish at tacl1s. All the shops were closed today while prayers were being offered in the churches for the success of the Greek arms.
 Every nerve is being strained to send all available men to the front. The palace guard and the gendarmerie will go tomorrow. Volunteer bands are or ganizing everywhere throughout the country. In Thessaly the whole popula- ton is being armed and made ready. Next week thousands will start for the frontier from provinces long famous for the fine quality of their fighting men.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
FIRST SERIOUS BATTLE.

Larissa, April 21.-The first seriously planned battle commenced today. Early this morning Edhem Pasha's advance guard under Gems. Mavomachili and Ma eros, advanced against the Greeks in force from Reveni, Boughasei and Ste has. The fighting was greatly extend ed and the battle ragged till late this af- ternoon with varying fortunes.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
GREEKS ON THE RETREAT.

Paris, April 21.-A dispatch to the Temps from Constantinople says that Ed hem Pasha, the Turkish commander-in- chief, has telegraphed from Tyrnavo to the porte that two divisions under Men dou Pasha and Omervrechat Pasha are now pursuing the Greek forces, who are in full retreat. Edhem Pasha also re- ports that these divisions have arrived within two kilometers of Larissa. He adds that his troops have commenced the investment of Larlssa and that Mendou Pasha and Omervrechat Pasha expects to capture it within three days.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
WILL ATTACK CANEA.
If Ordered to Do So by the Home Gov
 ernment Says Nasos

ernment Says Vases.
 London, April 21.-A dispatch to the Times from Canea says that the Italian consul is visiting the camp of Col. Vases, with a view of inducing the Italian vol unteers to return home He has had a long interview with Col Vases, who said he could not control the insurgents and feared they were preparing to take some action that would leadsto serious compli- cations.
 The Italian consul gathered the iinpres- sion that an attack was meditated on the positions occupied by the interna- tional troops. Col. Vases declared that he would not hesitate to attack Canea if ordered to do SO by the Greek govern ment But he added that in such an event he would give due notice to the ad- mirals of the international fleets.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
FROM THE GREEK CAPITAL.

A General Summing Up of the Present
 Situation Is Sent Out.
 Athens, April 21.--The news of the cap ture of Damasi puts new complexion on the situation on the frontier and is a
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
AN OLD BARD PASSES AWAY.

New York, April 21.-Billy Birch, the old time minstrel, died at his home this afternoon of paralysis of the brain and chronic Bright's disease. He has been very i'll for over month.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
SITUATION IS CRITICAL
Says Crown Prince Contantine, Who Is
 in the Midst of the Fight.

III tht 4hiu9t OA hhS T AS
 Athens, April -(Midnight. .)--Crown Prince Constantine telegraphs from Lar issa, the headquarters in Thessaly: we have kept all our positions, but the situa- ton today is critical. Every road by which the Turks can descend into the Thessalian plain has been secured by the concentration of our troops. I cannot wire at greater length at present am fighting myself and so is Prince Nicholas"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
TRUCK KILLED BY FROST.

Wilmington. N. C.. April 21--The frost and freezing temperature this morning caused gerat damage to the crops of the truckers in this section. The damage to the strawberries is estimated at from Is to 20 per cent; beans per cent; peas and potatoes 15 per cent.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
BASE BALL.

Danville, Va, April 21.--The University of North Carolina lost the base ball game to Princeton here today in the second inning, when the Tigers were allowed to score six unearned runs. Score:
 R HE Plinc: ten ...... ....1 6 0 % 0-0-9 1 North Carolina ....1 1 0 0 Q 0-2 9 Batteries-Princeton, Altman and Ka- fer; North Carolina, Mangum and Bailey. Newport R. l., April 21AThe Artillery school base ball team was an easy vic tim for Johns Hopkins in the game at Fort Monroe this afternoon.
 Score: R.H. F. Johns Hopkins A HOP 2 8 1-15 r Artillery School...0 % 0 o 0 O. ' ' Batteries-Goodrich and Haulenbac Mead and Mizell.
 Columbus, Ga., April 21.---Columbus won her third victory from Chattanooga this afternoon with ease. The visitors were weak in the box.
 Score: s.t -.t R.H.E .E. Columbus .........0 700 I 0 0 O---S 2 Chattanooga ....,.0 GO 0 0 0 0 ? t--2 4 5 Batteries--Chattanoo Clifford, Bates, billiard, Turner and Hawkins; Columbus, Bean and Sullivan.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
AN IMPORTANT OFFICE VACANT.

Washington, Aprfs 21.-W A. Burwell. of >Tenrgias chief Of the lewiston of post office department. has resigned The va cancy will be filed by promotion and other changes will follow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
BY MRS. GEORGE c. BAIL--------.AAA


splendid achievements. Chicago women,
no longer content to limit their charity
by the narrow horizon of the home, have
gone abroad to minister to the homeless.
BY the efforts of these public-spirited
women kindergartens, lodging houses,
soup kitchens and manual training
schools have been established which
have supplied the needs of those less
fortunate. BY the zeal which they have
shown in endeavoring to make good citi-
zens of others, the women of Chicago
have proved their right to citizenship.
Nor can any carping critic claim thai
the home has suffered in the meantime
Those of us who personally know the
members of the philanthropic clubs
know that the women who are enrolled
in their ranks are those who are the best
wives, daughters, sisters and mothers.
"No measure for the pubic welfare is
now proposed that does not receive the
aid and encouragement Of Chicago wo-
men, and the energy with which they
fight for reform makes their aid much
sought. Were the men who do the vot-
ing half as good citizens. Chicago would
be the best governed city in the world
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05

upon the scene as a fashasnsb.e novelty
is most opportu-e The new sashes are
made of plain and fancy plaid ribbons.
also OF satin and modre. They all have
the bow in tine back, with tbs long ends
pointed or rounded, and are edged with
narrow plaiHngs of mousse,fne. They
are also made with tine Ettle pointed
girdle, similarly trimmed. OF black satin
ribbon, they ere sJ.rvicsab1e as well es
ornamental. A very pretty one Is of
black MORE; the lorg ends are caught
UP ait intervals with a round gathering
of nfoussaine. 1t Is also trimmed all
around with Ettle plabted edge
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line New Or
leans-Solid Vestibule Trains.

Shortest and Quickest Line New Or
leans-Solid Vestibule Trains.
The Alabama Great Southern Railroad
with its connections. formerly the Queen
& Crescent Route. is the shortest and
quickest line from Birmingham to New
Orleans. A solid vestibule train leaves
Birming ham at 1925 night. arriving New
Orleans AS next morning. This train
carries Pulman's handsomest drawing
room Buffet Sleeping cars. day coaches.
baggage and express cars through with
out change.
The evening train leaving Birmingham
at D. M, carries elegant Pullman Union
Sleeping Cars from birmingham to
New Orleans without change, arriving at
New Orleans at $50 next morning, max
ing connection with Southern Pacific for
the west.
For comfort and speed, travel via the
Queen & Crescent Route.
c. NJ. BILLHEIMER,
Travelling Passenger Agent Alabama
Great Southern Railway. No. North
Twentieth st. Telephone S46.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
THE WORK OF NEW WOMEN
FOR HUMANITY

The Chicago Times-Herald has just
expressed the following admirable views
of the work of the new woman in its
editorial department:
Those who sheer at the new woman
should read the record of What Wo-
man Clubs in Chicago Have Accomplish
ed in Twenty-Five Years." published In
the admira BILE womans supplement of
the Sunday Times-Herald.
1.-THE record there given of a score of
representative clubs is summary of
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincin-
nati-Convenient Schedules to
Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad
with it's connections. formerly the Queen
& Crescent Route. is the shortest and
quickest line from Birmingham TO Cincin-
natl A solid vestibule train leaves Biz
mingham at 1886 a M daily, carrying
Pullman's handsomest drawing room
change, arriving at Cincinnati 1880 p. m.
Cafe and observation car on this train
from Chattanooga to Cincinnati. Close
connection at Lexington with chair car
fer Louisville, arriving Louisville at Sis
p. m.
The train leaving Birmingham at 2:45
o. m. CARRIES Pullman sleeping cars Biz
mingham to Cincinnati, arriving Cincin-
natl 7:30 a. m. Pullman union sleeping
car Chattanooga to Louisville on this
train, arriving Louisville 755 a. m.
For comfort and speed travel via the
Queen & Crescent Route.
e. NJ. BILLHEIMER,
Travelling Passenger Agent. No. North
Twentieth st. Telephone S46.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
The PIANO CONTEST.
MRS. WlNSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOOTHES
the CHILD, SOFsrENS the GUMS, AL
LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLIC,
and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA.
Sold by druggists in every part of the
world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05

You can't get the news un-
less you read The Age-Herald;
neither can your sweetheart
get that $500 piano unless you
cut out the sixth-page coupon
and vote for her.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05

Bali The ladies' class wtll b formally
organized his afternoon at o'clock ak
the rooms of tine Atilesic club, en- Fist
avenue, and viii n.est regularly every
Friday and Tue1st1nv afternoons
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
REMOVAL NOTICE.

The office of the Travelling
Passenger Agent of the Ala
bama Great Southern Rail-
road, Mr.. G. nj. Bilheimer,
has been removed to 20l9
First avenue.
11-o-7t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05

The Age-Herald will be de-
livered to you at 65 cents a
month. It hopes to give you
dollar gas very soon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05

The meeting of The board of elders and
deacons of the Presbyterian church
called for Nov. Z, in Tuscaloosa, has been
postponed indefinitely. Further notice
will be given later. w. H. BURR.
Admission, Ala, Oct. go 1897. 49,
11-3-2t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05

Everybody who is anybodA
reads the AGE-HERALD.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
Presbyterian Meeting Postponed

Pure rich blcod Is the safeguard of
health. Hoods Sarsaparilla insures it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
Waits.

"a Glutted MarlQt: Bill Pluggem--
Failed in my Attempt to hold up that
bank cashier.
Sam Swattem-W'hat was de cause of
de failure?
Bill Plugge n-Overproduction. pro-
dueed one gun. and he produced two
Philadelphia North American.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05

Trimming the bonnet expensive
ly trimmed?"
Very. Tt had $3.50 price tag of the
Maison de Shocks. and fancy that alone
never cost less than $20"-Detro1 Jour-
nal
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
TO CuRE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
to cure. ESQ. 9-2a-Slt.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
CAsToRIA-.

.'s =; L>HAzzzw . ~
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05

Miss VIII Allen Dramgoo.e is The guest
of the ladies of the Birmingham s-4ni-
nary on Filth avenue, n:ar Seyentse--th
street North
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05
49, 4 ,
In the Social Realm of
Birmingham and Elsewhere.

MIR. end Mrs. Smith Cullom, of st.
Louis, an= spending several weeks in
the city. They are the guests of Mr.
and Mas. Edward M .Cualom, on the
South Highlands.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-11-05

A regular monthly mestiag of the re-
lief commibtee of tfle United -Ch1iu les
Will be held ait the headquarters of tae
society at 10 O'Clock this morning.