Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-04-29
THE GREEKS WEAK.
They Are Being Exhausted by the
Incessant Turkish Attacks
Al APPEAL TO WOMEN FOR HELP.
ne Union Of Greek Women Issues to the
World . Call for Aida RevOlu.
ton II Feared In
Athens.


pense here last night was terrible
owing to the lack Of definite news
The government had received tele'
grams from Larissa throughout the
day urging the prompt dispatch OF
endorsements to that point, as the
Greek troops are being exhausted by
the incessant Turkish attacks. All
the shops were closed yesterday, while
prayers were being offered In the
churches for the success Of the Greek
troops. Every nerve is being strained
70 send all available men to the front.
The palace guard and the gendarmerie
will 60 to-day. Volunteer bands are
organizing everywhere throughout the
country. In Thessaly the whole popu-
lation is being armed and made ready.
Next week thousands will start for
the frontier from provinces long
famous for the finest quality Of fight.
ing men.
The first seriously planned battle
commenced yesterday at Larissa.
Early in the morning Edhem Pasha's
advance guard, under Gen. Maviomic-
hall and Macris, advanced against the
Greeks In force, from Reveni, Boug-
hazo and st. Elias. The fighting was
greatly extended and the battle ragged
till late In afternoon with varying for
tune. The Greeks were assisted by
thousands Of irregulars who harrassed
the Turkish outposts and wings, as
well as participated in the general en-
gagement. The Turks had an over
whelming superiority in numbers.
They had constructed earthworks and
trenches everywhere and in and behind
these awaited the attacks Of the
Greeks. On the whole, they chung te.
naciously to the side fences, while the
Greeks attacked these again and again
with the most desperate bravery.
The last height commanding Tyrna-
70 has been captured by the Turks.
The infantry advance was supported
by the cavalry, the soldiers cheering
Justify as they began the attack 1t
was the task Of Neschat Pasha to at
tack the Losphaki heights, the last
Greek stronghold commanding Tyrna-
vo The Turkish batteries, each gun
dragged by 80 men, pushed forward
and bombarded the Greek position. A
deep ravine lay between the infantry
forces of the two armies 1t was
strewn with heavy rocks and loose
powders. After sharp fighting the
Greek batteries withdrew, but the
Greek infantry continued to defend
the position until compelled to retire,
Col. Manos, in command Of the Greek
army operating against the Turks in
Epirus, telegraphs that he has de-
stroyed lmaret fort and has advanced
without opposition to Fillipiada, which
place the Turks abandoned after burn
Ing It, Col. Manos has hoisted the
Greek flag over Fillipiada.
AN ANPEAL TO WOMEN FOR HELP.
New York, April 22.-The following
appeal has been issued by the Union
Of Greek Women under the presidency
Of her majesty, Queen Olga and Crown
Princess Sophia:
Christian mothers, sisters and wives, workers
Tor civilization and progress, guardians Of love
and justice, greeting;
Christian mothers sisters wives, civilized
like you, earnestly appeal for your help. Our
sons, our brothers and husbands fighting for
the cross are being killed and wounded In the
sacred cause. Their blood stains the last page
Of the history Of the 10th century the history
Of civilization and progress, Of which you are
the promoters
Christian women, do not share the RESPONSE
biity Of your diplomats Arouse in the hearts
Of your husbands and sons more Christian and
more equitable sentiments, Unite and your
Just protest will re-echo In the hearts Of the
nations and the people Prove by your energy
and Christian work that the women, the true
missionaries Of right with the gospel Of love
and Justice In their hearts, range themselves
on the side Of the wronged HELEN GRIvA
Presidcntoi the Union.
The appeal was promulgated imme-
diately on It's arrival here from Athens.
Donations for the fund of the Union of
Greek Women who have In charge the
Greek Red Cross, can be forwarded d.
rect to her majesty, Queen Olga, of
Greece, at Athens, or to the president
Of the union, Madame Helen Griva,
Athens, or to Scion j. Waste, editor Of
Atlantis, 2 Stone street, New York,
who has been authorized to collect
funds and organize committees
throughout the United States.
REVOLUTION FEARED IN ATHENS.
LONDON, April ga Rome CORE.
spondcnt of the Pail Mall Gazette tele-
graped to that paper yesterday after
noon, saying dispatch had been re.
ceived there from Athens expressing
fear that should the Greeks suffer fur
Their loss and the Turks occupy Larissa
q revolution will break out ut Athens
OMAHA, Neb., April 23-The corner
stone of the Transmississippi exposi.
ton arch of the states was laid yester.
day after long parade Of military
and civic societies. Grand Master
Phelps, of the Nebraska masons, Off
ciated, assisted by officers Of the grand
lodge. Addresses were made by Mayor
Broatch, Lieut.. Gov. Harris and ex.
Secretary of Agriculture Morton.