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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
THE GREAT HOO HOGS
Hold an Important Meeting-List of
 Present Officers.

An, ha! Ahem. Great Hoo Hoo slipped quietly into the city of Birmingham last evening and was attended by Messrs. B. Arthur Johnston, of the Timberman, Chicago; E. R. Cooledge, the Southern Lumberman, Nashville; W. J. Kilduf, Lumber Trade Journal, New Orleans; Edward Hart, Jr, of the B.. & D. R. R.. and D. A. Lindsay, of the Pennsylvania lines, as well as a number of other dis tinguished staff attaches who made mer- " the evening until the we sma' hours of morn in regular black cat style
 There is no order in existence which has grown so rapidly in a general way throughout the United States as that of Hoo Hoo.
 The purblinds met in concatenation at the hall of the Elks which was in itself ebrate the coming of his Royal High ness
 The following officiated as officers:
 Shark, Jno. l.. Raul; Senior Hoo-Hoo, E. R. Coolidge; Junior Hoo-Hco, c. H. Beale; Bo Jun, Louis Clark; Seriveno- Fellows; Jobberwock, F. H. Lathrop; tes, c. H. Werden Custocation, w. c. Artanopee, D. A. Lindsay; Gurdon, M. F. German.
 Those initiated in the folds of catdom were: Jos. James Raul, Hoflin's, Ala; Jno. Bia lists. Ford Robinson, Rollins, Ala; Jas. Vincent Pieroni, Riverside, Ala. Wm. Beasor Borrow, Birmingham, Ala; Vim. Borie Tyres, Birmingham, Ala; Chas. Oracle Davis, Birmingham, Ala.
 Come again. Kittens. and celebrate the day of Hoo-Hoe.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
WILL PLAY BALL.
Two Crack Co,ored Teams will Cross Bats At Wes. End Park
 for Three Games.

The lovers of base ball will have an opportunity of witnessing three gams this week, commencing tomorrow. The games will be between the Memphis Chffords and the Birmingham Unions, two crack colored teams. The Cliffords are acknowledged one of the best col ored feamS in the south and the Unions have been conceded the palm in this state.
 The games will be called at 3:30 o'clock each day, and no ungentleman or dis orde rly conduct will be tolerated. The white lovers of Vhe sport are giving their mo.nl aid to the games and have prom ised a:tendance.
 The colored clubs have organized a lea gue, consisting of teams from Mem phis, Little Rock, Hot Springs, Mont gonery, Pensacola and Birmingham. Each team will play series of games in the other cities during the summer months.
 The Unions have secured new uniforms and are practicing daily. They expect to turn the tables on the Cliffords and re- trieye the games loeS to them several years ago. The team is composed cf good players from the ranks of the best courJt always receive the support and commenda. ion of the white lovers of the great spcrt.
 The Birmingham Railway and Electric company have made arrangements to transport everybody who desires to see the gamzs. The management has re- served good positions in the stand for the white people as well as chose of the cOiored race.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
AN AGREEMENT
Democrats Ta Allow the Tariff Bill To Be Pushed.

Washington, April 24.-The republican n1sbers of the finance committee of the senate have decided to appeal to their democratic members on the committee to allow the tariff bill to be repoted to the senate wi hout passing through the lands of the full committee, or ta de-ault sT this to agree 10 a report af-er one @oi1nal session. Tha republican senators 2 gake 10 effort to conceal the fact that Their l'ea.tan for preferrfng this request Is fhe desire to avoid the importantly that will result from making the bill pub lie before reporting it to the senate. With the bill once out of ,.ha hands of the com mlitee the members of the committee wi1 be as powerleiss as any other sena- tors to make comeIats, and hence will be comparatively free frem the pleadings of those whose interests may be affected by the changes proposed.
 Members of the committee, while sill rsfusing to make public any of the de- tails of their work, admit that their alter a.iorgs are numerous and far-reaching in effeclt, and therefore of a character to call forth many objections.
 They also admit that while they have made some increase in rates the great bulk of charges have been in the way of reducing the house figures. The demo- era tic members of the comni ttee have not yet orma.ly received the proposition and say they are not prepared to indicate what their response will be until they do receive it and have an opportunity to confer over it. The republicans intend to report the bill next Thursday if demo- cratic assent can be secured to their plan not to delay it in committee and they agree that it should lie in the sen ate before taken up for any reasona ble time the democrats may suggest, up to two weeks if necessary, in order to give the democrats an opportunity to analyze the changes before beginning considera- tion.
 There is a movement on foot to reduce the rates on lumber and coal, which ef- fort is being stubbornly resisted. Sena- tors Davis, Pritchard, Burrows, Spooner aad Wilson were in consultation today with lumber men from all parts of the country devising means of retaining the s2 rate on lumber fixed by the house.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
THE SEASON AT O'BRlEN'S
Has Closed and the Baldwin Melville Company Won the Prize in
 Successful Engagements

When the curtain rang down and the audience was dismissed at OBriens last night the sea son of 1S96-97 was ended.
 And such a finale it was. Perhaps the largest audience assembled there in years was present to witness the close of the weeks engagement of the Baldwin Melville company. Every seat, the boxes and all available standing room was oc- cupied and it was asserted by some that enough people turned away to have filled the house again. This was indeed an attestation of the great worth of the company, which for the second time this season has, for six consecutive nights and five afternoons filled the house to its capacity MT. Baldwin is to be con- graduated for the excellent perform ances given by his unusually strong com pany and he can go away feeling assured that similar welcomes await his future coming.
 The repertoire for the week was unus- ually good, but Mir Baldwin assured the critic last night ere bidding him adieu that next season he would give equally as good, if not better performances than in the past.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25

bco1me immediately apparent. The shells from the guns commanded by Capt. Pierls fell irto the center of the Turkish column, exploding with great havoc. The column wavered, naked ard retired for shelter in the wood. Later the Turks adop ed the rtan Of open lorna ton and three times made a ccIzh to the top of the hill. coming on implEuously and animat- ing each ether with loud cries, but the eve zones, Wh1se discipline was of the very best, exteI1ed [heir ranks in admira- ble order or the lower slopes of Annun- cation ea.ll and poured on a steady and well aimed fire, which was well supported by the shells from Capt Pieri's guns. Their pelsition proved insurmountable, and when night fell hostilities ceased. The Glaeks strengthened heir position.
 The next day, in obedience to orders from the crown prince, they acted strict ly on the defensive. The Turkish fire w7s poor. On the Greek side eight were kill1 and tweleva wounded. While Saralin P:eris successfully bonn bar6led several block houses before dawn, Greek endorsements arrived and were posted by Col. Fuers along the eastern si-,oe oa Annuneiation hill. As dawn broke, at o'clock Sunday morning, the Turkish battalions debouched from tNe woods of Marcasi hill The first Hna rushed forward to occupy entrenchments during the night and facing those occu- pied by the eVezoneS. Tns' second of the Turkish t1ttalions took up position higher up the s'ope while the third was held in reserve. On the Greek sida the four-gun battery on the crest was sup poHed by rillery and by the evezones. some in extended order and soms under cover of trenches or rocks, while the sec ond battery with the eve2anes as sup ports was held in reserve al the lake side. The action began with slow rifle fire on both sides At 5:30, the Turks, spring. ing irto the entrenchments, rushed on the Greek positicis, but the ev5zones re- spcpd'ed with the bayorct. driving the Turks back in a most gallan. manner. By o'clock in the morning it was light enough to employ the battery and the gunners opened fire and the engagement became general. rT1'e Greeks, who num- bersd 1,200 in obedience to orders. re- frsined from attacking the Turkish po- sitior. Thy kept up a gallipg fire. and after shelling t'he position of the frat hat a'ien compelled the Turks belonging to that organization to seek the cover of fhe woods. Two of the guns of the Greek battery were >hrown out of c'ion, breaking Their trunionS, owing to the force of the reco,1. The cores pendent of tho Associated Press says:
 up to the time thaS I retired to Neg cree on Sunday morning the Turks had rnt attempted a combined assault upon the Greek position The villagers of Nez- eros fled to tho mouny aims. led bv the pas'or with a rife flung over his shoul- der'
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25

pletely demollshing the general store icf w. R. Clowsion, whose residence was asso torn down.
 Nt ard Mrs. II. Hsgley were blown si.ly fees in the air and both were fatal ly hurt Mr Clow1.oa received a serious scalp wound and is bought to be Fatally injured Mrs. Jcln Balsia and her b?sI-h- CT, Jclhn Cannaliy, of P-G't Huron, were in .he upper potion of the store building when ii collapsed. They were bu.ie1 un- der the debris, but escaped serious in jury.
 John Campbelfs building, under course of c5nfi- -ruo.io1, was completely wrecked. The Hagley residence was blown to picss and not a beard can be found with in 200 fee. of the f-rmr location The cyclone lasted but a moment, and was followed by terrific rain4 The cloud was funnel-shaped. ard took north easterly d.:ection. When il reached the woods trees were uprooted and carried into the air.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25

ism and he found belle among a section of Catholics. Taxil announced that he intended to produce Diana a meeting, and large audience, inc uding a number of priests, appeared, but instead T1xil confessed that he had perpetIated a gigantic hoax. The audience nearly lynched him.
 The developments in South Africa are creating much anxiety here, especially in ths departure Of the Cape of Good Hope squadron of British warships to Delagoa Ely. It is believed here that the British government is preparing fer some important step. According to one report the government learned that Ger man warships had been dispatched to Delagoa Bay ard determined to forestall any movement on the part of Germany. The Globe however believes that Great Britain intends to administer Mozam- bique under the Portuguese flag in re- turn for the cancellation of the large award that Portugal would be obliged to pay Gaeat Britain under the Delagoa award.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
LAST DAY AT JENNINGS.

Tw9sbington, April 24.-The spring mee,.ing of the Washington Jockey club closed today. All the events were we'll contea:ed the finishes being made in a drive. Summaries:
 First Race-Six furlongs. Rustler, to 1, won; Atlantus, 20 to 1. second; Hi Dad dy. to 5. .hird- Time, 1:16 2-s.
 Secclzad Race-Congressional stakes, purse, $500. for 2-year-oIds. half mile Genoid, 15 to 1, won; Mir. Stoffel, even, second Torstenaon, Il to 1, third. Time, 051 3-5.
 Third Race-Five furlongs Miss Lillian, 5 to 2, won; Minrl.rel, 12 to l, second Maud Adams, to 1, third. Time. 1:03 2-5.
 Fourth Race-Wnshingil1 handicap, purse. s1,200, one mile. Buddha, even, won; Arabisr, to 1, second; Volley, 6 to 1. third Time. 1:43.
 Fifth Race-Selling, five and half furlongs. Tantris, Il 10 10, won; Brent wood, to D. second; Laura May, 25 to 1, ,thil1d 1.12 2-5
 Sixth Race-Salling. tseplechase. about two and a half miles. The Peer. 1 to 2, won; Deeapod, 6 to l. second; Thackeray, g to :, third. Time, 5:25
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
TT WAS A GALLANT STAND.
The Greeks Showed Great Bravery and
 E-pulsed the Turks.

0ISSkS Gll~WeQ STitdL bravery dilu
 R-pulsed the Turks.
 London, Arr.l 24.-The Associated Press special dispatches from Larissa dated April IS, 19 ard 20, delayed in transmission owing to the enormous con- ges. ion of the wires with official com municatiogs to A hens, received in U9l- don up to m.dn.gil, c3afl.,m the prs vious advices from Larizsa, more compl.te de- tails of the conflicts being given. Re garding the battle of Nezeros, the corre- sponGent of the Associated Press, writ ing April IS. describes the difficulties of dragging i.o the cr;Gt of Annurciatf-n hill by mul5s and meE, four guns, which arrived that morning. More men were needed before this battery was placed on the great ridge. Hardly had 1t been To- on,.d ard scarcely had the gurners opened fire. abefore the enemy debouched from thick wood on top of Marcasl hill ard forming steadily iTlto column swept rapidly twards the Greek psitt,n. Then the value of the mountain battery
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
THE TURF.
NEWPORT RESULTS.

Cincinnati, April 24-The attendance was large and the tack very fast at Nerwpor. today. Summarize:
 FircE Race-Six furlongs. Gocding, F to 1, won; Fl Sket. 10 to 1, s5coEd; Issie O., 3 to l, third Time, 1:14A.
 Second Race-F'ive furlongs. Mitchell 8 to 1, won; Albanton, 6 to 1, second; Inn pecunious ? to 1, third. Time 1:02%.
 Third Race-Widemar Brewing Com pany stakes, seveh furlongs. Gid Law, 10 9 won; Abe Furst, 4 70 1. second; Ori- mar, 4 to 1, third Time, 1:26A.
 Fourth Race-Four and a half furiongs Peacemak5l g to 5, won; Friar John, i1o 5, seeor1 Miss C., to 1, third. Tim, 056.
 Fifth Race-One mile. Kallitan. to 5, won; Evanesca, 2 to l. second; Calcula- sbr. 5 to 2 third Time, 1:41%.
 Sixth Race-Slx furlongs. Irkscme, 8 to l, won; Everyon. 12 to 1, second; Du- rois, 5 to ?, third. Time, 1:13h.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
TURKS CAPTURE LARISSb Most Desperate Was the Strug-
 gle of Greeks, AND WELL DID THEY FIGHT But Superior Numbers and Advantageous fo-
 tons Did the Work. AND LARlSSA AND TYRNAV0 FELL Constantine, After a Consultation of War, Orders the Troops to Retreat-Volur-
 unteers Leave New York
 for the Fatherland.
AND WELL DID THEY FIGHT
AND LARiSSA AND TYRNAV0 FELL

London, April 24-Special dispatches from Athens this afternoon says that af- ter a desperate battle at Matt the Greeks were outnumbered, retreated with heavy losses, abandoned Tyrnavo and Larissa and removed their headquarters to Phar- salos, a small town on the right bank of the Phersalitis and at the north foot of spur of the Chassidiary mountains. Phar- salos is about twenty miles due south of Larissa.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
WANTED FOR EMBEzzL EMENT.

Philadelphia, April 24.-Warrants have been issued for the arrest of George Erickson, real estate broker of West Philadelphia. Erickson has been miss ing fer several days, and an investlga- ton of his affairs shows he is a defaulter to the amount of about $14000, princi- pally rentals collected by him from ten ants for various clients. Erickson was the surviving partner of John M. Brick son x Co.,, and the accusations against him have created a surprise amongst his business associates. He has enjoyed the most implicit confidence of + IS clients for a number of years.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
BASE BALL.
NATIONALIEAGUE.

Washington, Aplll 24.-NOrtOn was able to keep the visitors hits scattered today with the exception of in the third inning This. together with the loose fielding of the Brooklyns gave Washington the game. Attendance 2,500. Score: R.HE. Washington .....1o oo8O211"-S Il 4 Brooklyn ........0 0 3 0 0 0-6 15 2
 I3atteries-Norton and Mcclure; Ken- nedy and A. Smith. Umpire-Hurst. Time, 2:05.
 Baltimore, April 24.-The champions succeeded today in making it three straights from Boston. It was clearly g. pitchers battle until the seventh inning, when Klobedanz gave out. Duffy's run ming catch of Robinson's long fly was feature of the game. Attendance 5,000. Score: R.H E. Baltimore ......O01OO "-7 10 8 Boston ..........0 o 0 0 0 0 l 0-1 8 2
 Ratteries-Corbett and Robinson; Klo- bedanz and Yeager. Umpire-Lynch. Time, POS.
 Philadelphia, April 24.-The Phillies whaled Jouett Meekin nightly today and defeated New York hands down. Their record was seventeen hits with a. total of twenty-six. The game was an ordinary one and outside of the local clubs hitting the only noteworthy feat ure was La Joie's individual batting. Attendance, 12,762.
 Score: R.H. E. Philadelphia ...2122O2 s0-12 IT New York .0 10O % 2 0-4 9 4
 Batteries-Carsey and Clements; Meekin and Wilson. Umpire-Emslie. Time 2:15.
 Cincinnati. April 94-Good fielding and timely batting, won the game for the Reds today The Colts again started of6 as sure winners, but finished weak. Not an error was made by either team. Att tendance 5,00C
 Score: RHE. Cincinnati .......0 Il 1 0 0 o 2 A 10 0 Chicago .........o l o 0 0 0 0-3 0
 Batterier-Damman and Pietz; Den ger and Kttredge. Umpire-Sheridan Time, :35.
 Louisville, April 24.-The Indians were defeated again today in slow but in- teresting game. The score was close until the ninth inning when the Colonels batted out four runs and clinched vic- tory. Burkett was put out of the game in the first and O'Connor in the ninth inning by Umpire McDermott for abus-
 Score: R.H.E. Louisville ....".2 o02 4-9 12 Cleveland ......1 1 0 0 1 0 0-3 1
 Batteries-Hll and Dexter; Cuppy and O'Connor and Trimmer. Umpire-Mc- Dermott. Time, 2:15.
 F St.. Louis, April 24-Unfavorable weather ktpL uOWH tHs dlleHodHcS ae Sportsman Park today and the game was called in the first half of the sixth inning on account of rain. Hawley's wild pitch, giving eight men first base and the Browns five hits out of which they scored five runs won them the game. Attendance $500.
 ~ Score: R.H.E St. Louis ...........3 011 *-5 1 Pittsburg ... ......,.0 01 0-1
 Batteries-Hart and Mcfarland; flaw ley and Merritt. Umpire-M McDorsio. Time, :25.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
REITERATED FROM TYRNAvo.

at noon yesterday strongly attacked Mati, which was defended by Gen. Mas tapho's brigade. After six hours fight ing a council of war, presided over by the crown prince, decided to order the re- treat of the Greek forces from Tyrnavo. The retreat was effected in good order
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
MONTGOMERY PARK REs1JI,Ts

Memphis, April 24.-The at endance at Montgomery parH today was llrge. Summarizes:
 First Race--Four end half flrlongS. Bannoclxburn. to 8. won; Widower, 1 to 3, second; Brazilian, 6 to 1, third. Tims'. 0:57
 Second Race--Sellng, six furlonigs HaEe'onbel, to 1. woni Afternoon, 2 to 1. second: John Corbin. to 1, third. Time, 1:16%.
 Third Race--Tennessee Brewing com pany's sake, seven furlongs. Gath to 2, won; Timemaker, to 1. second; Linda, to ?, third. Time 1:2SA.
 Fourth Race-On,a mile. G'le''on. to l. won; Moncreith. 5 to ?. secclad; Tux ilNo. 9 to 1. third Time. 1;4t
 'Fffth Racn--A mile and 2 f,lrl7ng s;li- ing. Anger, tJ 5. won; Flkin. 10 to 1. sec ond: Domingo, 5 to 1, third. Time, 1:57A.
 SiH'h Race-Six furi-ngs, selling. Charm. even, won; Don Fulano, to 1, second; Trilby, s to 1. third. Time, 1:16%.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
O,sMAN PAsHA'S PLAN.

Paris. April 24.-It is stated in dis patch from CaGlstanfinopls this evening that Osman Pazhas plan of campaign is to recall all the Turkish forces in Epi- rus, leaving only a strong garrison at JaEdna and abandon the rest of the prov ince. The Turks in Epirus would thus be able to form ajun,i.ion with the army in Thessally by marching around the mountains dividing tfae two provinces Osman Fasha would eventually have the whole Turkish fierce at his disposal and could deal a destructive blow
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
THE NEWS CONFIRMED

Paris, April 24.-A dispa.ch receiVed here from Athens confirms the reports that the Greeks have abandoned Tyrna- vo and Larissa and have concentrated on their second lina of defense al Phar- sales. The nsws has caused the great est agieal ion in political circles and the diplomats are freely discussing the ques- tion whether the time for the powers to take immediate steps 10 arrest the fur ther advance of the Turks in the Greek peEinSuln has arrived.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
WHERE ARE THEY GOING?

London, April 24-A special displsoh from Athens says 1t is rumored that Ed hem Pasha, the Turkish commander-in- chief has succumbed to a wound which Greeks in the Milouna Pass. It is fur ther announced in special dispatch that Ihe Turkish troops are leaving Crete for an llnkriowr deStira tion
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
B SHAH OF PERSIA VERY ILL.

London, April 2i.--A dispatch to the Excha r g } Te,egraph companT from Paris saws that the Shah of Psrsia. Muzafer Eddin, is alarmingly III. Muzafer E3dn was born March 25. 1853, and succeed d his father. who was assassinated on May l.. 1896 'Muzafer Eddin is the second son of the late shah,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
CONsTIA NTINE -AT PHARsALOs.

Volo, Thessally, April 24.-Prince Con- stantine, the crown prince, commander in-chief of the Greek forces in Thessally, and his staff have reached Pharsalos, where the Greek troops are being gath cred together
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
FATAL GUST OF WIND

Spreads Death and Destruction Where
 Before All Was Peace and Happiness.
 Saginaw, Mich, April 24.-A special so the Courier-H from Omera, Arenac coun.y, says that a cyclone struck that town about 80 o'clock this evening, com
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
PLEADED GUILTY OF MIyRDER

Somersworth, N. H. April 2A--Joseph T.. Kelley. charged with the murder of Cashier Joseph A. Stickney, of the Great Falls National bank. of this city. pleaded guilty in the municipal court before Judge Knapp today.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-25
OPERATIONS IN EPIRUS
It Is Thought Will Soon Be Ended
 Greeks RsItreat From Mati

Greeks Rstrea,t From Mati.
 Aehens, April 24.-Midnigh..-A special dispatch from the frontier asserts that the Turks, while attacking Matt, were repulsed several times yesterday. At 6 o'clock in the evening the Greek forces were obliged to give way. The Greeks retreated in good order on Karacles, wk:re they are ertrenched. From Arta the Greeks occupied the heights of Pom tipigdei. It is expected that the military operations in Epirus will soon be termi- mated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-25

Searls of Chelsea, Hutchins of Penob-
scot, Houghton Of Fort Fairfield, Reed
Of Harmony, Martin of Liberty. Day Of
Turner.
ON MINES AND MINING-Grindle of
Hancock, Witham Of Cumberland, Salley
of Somerset. Fernald Of Levant, Purin-
ton of Topsham. Prince Of Yarmouth.
Littlefield of Kennebunk, Merrill of Blue
hill; Holmes of Addison. Penley of Green
wood.
berland, Hargraves Of York. Morrill, Of
Cumberland. Rounds of Paris, Burnham
Of Edgecbmb, Hamilton of Mattawam-
keag. Luce Of New Vineyard. Smith of
Masardis. Forrest Of Lewiston, Murphy
Of Lyman.
ON LABOR-sharp, OF Aroostook.
Witham of Cumberland. Poor of Oxford,
O'Neil of Biddeford. Forrest Of Lewiston.
Burse of Pittsfield, Ames of Jefferson.
Pratt of Woodland, Edmunds of Corinth,
Purinton of Topsham.
TAXATION-Pike Of York. Maxwell OF
Androscoggin, Morrill, of Cumberland,
Whelden Of Portland. Pearl Of Bangor.
Pope of Manchester, Spear of Rockland,
Austin of Milford, Talbot Of Lewiston,
Young of Hiram.