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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
they occupied and retiring upon the plain,
Which was commanded IlnOn all sides by

they occupied and retiring upon the plain,
which was commanded upon all sides by
our batteries, which were brought into
action as the Greeks left the hills. The
scene which followed was interesting
and cruel. The Greeks from all parts
OF the plain were converging towards a
stone bridge spanning the river, and
which was the only means of getting
over. The mass of humanity at this
rear of the Turkish artillery began fir
ing. The Turks obtained the exact
range of the enemy, and shell after shell
fell and exploded in the midst of the
fugitives. The havoc created by the
shrapnel was terrible. Gradually, how
ever, through this decimating fire, the
greater part of the Greeks crossed the
river. The Turks, who We're then COW
ering the plain like bees, met with a
strong resistance until attacking Veseli,
where the Greeks, from hidden positions,
opened furious fire. In the face of this
the Turks advanced with marvellous
temerity and captured the village, not
SO much by force of arms as by the fear
which their splendid insouciance inspired
in the enemy.
Owing to the fact that it was not de-
signed to commence the decisive engage
ment till tomorrow, the Turkish division
intended to take the enemy in flank only,
and arrived half an hour before the close
of the combat today, having marched
thirty miles. The Greek guns, while
they opened well ended badly, while the
Turks were served better than usual.
The Turkish attack upon Veseli was
made without any previous plan. The
men were ordered to capture the place,
and they advanced as quietly as though
hunting. The Greeks maintained n
whitening fire. I saw Turk, wounded
in the leg, advancing to the attack on all
tours.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press is writing this dispatch in the
midst of the bivouac at Edlfem Pasha IS
headquarters. The general and his staff
are at the same time forming little
group around a lantern, studying the
war maps of tomorrow's operations.
During the day the Turks captured q
mountain battery, eighteen mules, a
great quantity of ammunition and pro-
visions. and the personal effects of the
Greek Princes Constantine and Nicholas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Royalty in a PeriIous Position.

London, May S.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily Nail says:
Private news from Athens, which has
escaped censorship. shows the position of
royalty there to be more perilous than
ever. The members of the royal family
rarely leave the palace, and their por-
traits have been withdrawn from public
view.
When the queen and princesses visit
the hospitals they are openly insulted in
the streets. The palace is watched by
revolutionary agents, lest their majes-
ties should attempt to flee the country.
1t is said Turkey is really the chief
alton, as the porte claims the right to
finish the war in the ordinary way
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Senator Coke,s Condition.

Waco. Tex, May 7.-(Special.) -Sena-
tor Coke is brighter tonight and his head
is clearer than for several days. He is
very much reduced in strength. His
physicians pronounce his case progressive
paralysis. Today the senator transacted
a little business. He talked of his ap-
preaching death and expressed desire
to get all of his affairs in order. He con-
versed cheerfully with his friends.
Among his callers was Ex-Governor l.. s.
Ross, who had made the trip to Waco to
call on Senator Coke. The latter partook
of .nourishment tonight, and is Nesting
well at 0 O'clock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Victim of the Paris Fire.

Paris, May THE funeral of Comtesse
d.Honolstein, sister-inlaw of Duchesse
d,Ulzes, took place today from the
Church of st. Clotilde. The Russian
and German ambassadors were present at
the services, and delegations from all the
charities supported by the comtesse fol-
lowed the coffin. The deceased was one
of the victims of the charity bazaar fire.
The United States ambassador, Mr..
James B. Eustis, who had previously
written to Nj. Hanotaux, the minister for
foreign affairs, expressing his coincidence
with the families of the victims of the
fire at the charity bazaar, called person.
ally upon the minister this afternoon and
repeated the expressions of his profound
sympathy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
The Retreat.

London, May S.-A dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Dokomos says:
The Turkish artillery practice when the
Greeks were retreating from Pharrsalos
marked the beginning of the retreat, but
this soon disappeared. The rear guards
behaved remarkably well and the artil-
lery remained until dawn guarding the
entrance of the pass.
The troops marched all night and
reached the lofty position soon after
dawn. They Immediately began prepa-
rations for aresolute defense. Heavy
guns have already been admirably placed.
There is no sign of the Turks ON all the
broads 100 feet below. The Greeks are
in excellent spirit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
SmOIenski Mt AImyrOs,

London, May 9.-A dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Athens says:
Gen. Smolenski's vanguard reached
Almyros at 5 O'Clock this morning. The
main body followed at noon. One regi.
ment remained at Velestino to cover the
retreat. The Turks perceived the Greek
movement and attacked in force, but the
and succeeded in reaching Almyros about
two hours after the main body. Two
squadrons of dsmounted cavalry and one
field battery have retreated to Volo,
whence they will be transported to AL
myrOS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
News From Athens.

Athens, May 1.-THE Greek fleet at
Volo has been instructed not to hinder
the entrance of the Turks in order to save
the town from destruction.
Gen. Smolenski's artillery engineers
and some cavalry have proceeded to Al
lmyros by sea.
Crowds of volunteers continue to arriy e
here, and 1000 Italians, led by Ricotti
Garibaldi, left tonight for thee frontier
A dispatch from Pharsalos via Larissa
says:
During Wednesdays battle our losses
were not heavy, but it is impossible to
exaggerate the strategic and moral i'm
pOrtance of the Turkish victory.
Our soldiers are hunting for umbrellas,
which are almost a military necessity, the
sun is so brOiling hot.
at appears that the Greeks intended
to resist to the uttermost On the plat
form at the railway station were bafri-
cades of turf and forage, and the houses
had been strengthened by heaps of turf
and were loop-holed for rifles"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
A Cretan Discussion.

London, May I'm the house of COM
mons today, in the committee Of supply
on the foreign Office allowance, William 3.
Robinson, liberal, moved to reduce the
salary of the Marquis of Salisbury, the
premier and minister for foreign affairs,
by $500, for the purpose of raising a de-
bate on the eastern question. 1t was re-
jected by vote of 1859 to 66.
In the course of the debate Mr.. George
N. Curzon warmly defended Great
Britain for her part in the concert and
blamed the provocation of the Greeks,
saying the attitude of the Christians in
Crete was due to the presence of the
Greek force. Mr.. Curzon further said
that the withdrawal of the Turkish troops
in Crete would be the prelude to mas
sacre of the Mussulmans, compared with
which the Armenian massacres would
sink into ipsigni6cance.
Continuing, Mr.. Curzon remarked that
the day the Greeks withdrew would be
the dawn of brighter prospects for Crete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Greeks in MiserabIe spirits.

Copenhagen, May THE Athens cor
respondent of Politken reports that he
has interviewed an aidede-camp of King
George, who says:
"Since the loss of Larissa the Greeks
have totally broken down. They have no
equipment, neither foods nor tents. They
have to sleep in the open on the coolest
nights. If Greece obtains even trifiing
success she will sue for peace"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Was n Piece of Strategy.

London, May S.-The Athens cores
pondent of the News says the retreat
from Pharsalos was at first received with
CONSERVATION, but the public has al
ready accepted the situation and now
regards the retreat to Dokomos as a
strategic movement dictated by prudence.
1t is generally felt that Gen. Smolenski's
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
ObJectionnbIe Law Repea1ed.

Pretoria, May 6.-The volksraad held
a protracted secret session today to
discuss the answer to be made to the
dispatches of Mr.. Chamberlain, British
secretary of state for the colonies, which
demand repeal of the Transvaal immi-
grafton law.
Today the volksraad repealed the law,
not because 1t was breach of the Lon
don convention, but because 1t was dis
tasteful to neighboring states. Mr.. Co.'S
ter, the Transvaal state attorney, has
rendered his resignation in disapproval
of the repeal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Asked Russia to Mediate.

Berlin, May THE Lokal AHzeiger
says that the king. of Greece has formally
asked the mediation of the emperor of
Russia. 1t asserts that the question of
abdication turns on financial considera-
tons. When King George came to the
crown it was agreed that if deposed he
should have an allowance Of .f24 900
yearly, but only One-third of that amount
if he shall abdicate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
BopL examiner In Cbnrre.

Lincoln, Neb., May THE Exchange
Bank of Atkinson, State Treasurer Bart
ley's bank, was taken in charge by State
Bank Examiner Coad today. The banks
last statement shows assets and liabilities
amounting to Silt 400 and $4,000 re-
spectively. Deposits of sos, 100 were in
the name of ]. S. BARLEY, which amount,
however, was set up in the statement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
CAPTURE OF PHARsALOs.
The Story Told By n Correspondent
Greeks Made a Fatal Error.

Headquarters of the Turkish Army in
Thessaly, Pharsalos. May 6.-(Delayed
in Transmission THE Turkish army to-
night is bivouacking in the eighteen vii
lagos surrounding Pharsalos, captured
from the Greeks.
The battle began at 8 o'clock in the
morning. After skirmishing between the
advance posts of the opposing forces, the
Greek artillery opened fire with great
precision. But the Turks pushed for
ward, exposing themselves to the enc
my's fire with the greatest sang-froid
AIhe Greeks then made fatal error, il
leaying the commanding positions which
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
CalI wa. Withdrawn.

Tallahassee, Fla, May 7.-Call was
withdrawn in the race for United States
senator today and j. N. G. Stockton, a
banker and supporter Of
Call, was placed in nomination.. The re-
suit of the ballot was: Chipley, 81;
Stockton, 33; Rainney, 20; Hosker, 3;
Burford, 1. Chipley's friends have
driven Call from the race and hope to
soon effect Chipley's election.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Bradshaw,s Hearing.

Stephensville, Tex, May Especial
The habeas corpus hearing of Gordon
Bradshaw, charged by indictment with
the murder of his wife on March 20 last,
was concluded before Judge J. 8.
Straughnthis afternoon. The defendant
was adjudged entitled to bail and the sum
fixed at $1,000. In the forgery charge
against Bradshaw bail was fixed at $500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
spnIaing SIN An JAM.

Spalding of the defunct Globe Savings
bank was brought into court today to
plead to twenty-nine indictments against
him, mostly charges of embezzlement.
He entered plea of not guilty to each
Of the indictments and was then sent
back to his cell in the county jail. He
has not yet been able to secure bonds
men in the sum of 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
VIII Recon- mend Impeachment.

Tallahassee, Fla, May 1.-THE joint
investigating State Treasurer Collins
with special reference to his dealings with
the defunct Merchants National bank of
Ocala will submit report tomorrow,
recommending that Collins be impeached.
The report will show shortage of over
$4,000.
The railroad commission bill has be-
come law without the governors sigma
tire e
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Turkish Legation News.

Washington, May THE Turkish le-
cation has received dispatch from Con-
stantinople supplementing that of last
night announcing the occupation of Phar-
salos:
To-day at dawn Thursday the impe-
rial troops have attacked the enemy To-
Gated at Pharsalos, who had in part at
tempted to fly during the night, whipped
them and occupied the fort"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
southwest system Complete,

New York, May THE Postal Tele-
graph company completed its new south
west system of telegraph lines between
Memphis and Little Rock today. Tele-
grams of generalization were received by
President Chandler of the Postal Tele-
graph company from Governor Jones Of
Arkansas and from other state officials.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Twenty Yictims Buried.

Paris, May Twenty victims of the
hre OF tuesday last at the charity bazaar,
on the Rue Jean Goujon, were buried to-
day. The churches where the funeral
ceremonies took place and the routes ira
versed by. the corteges were thronged
with people. The crowds displayed the
deepest sympathy for the relatives of the
victims
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
A Young Man Suicides.

Mobile, Ala, May Herbert J..
Kaiser, aged %, of Louisville, committed
suicide today in Magnolia cemetery
by shooting himself through the heart. 1t
is supposed that unrequited love was the
cause of the rash act. The remains will
be sent to Louisville for interment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Looted by Bandlts.

Colorado Springs, Col, May 7s-DeputY
from Gilbert, asking him to COME at once
with his, bloodhounds, as that place has
been raidel by band Of desperadoes, who
had looted the stores. Mr.. Bramlitt left
Immediately. Gilbert Is small town
on the Gulf road, about forty miles north
of this city. No additional particulars
have been received. 1000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Deed OF Assignment.

Knoxville, Tenn, May IA deed of
assignment of all property, notes, mort
cages and debts of the Southern Building
and Loan association was filed In the
county registers Office here this morn
ing. The conveyance is made to the re-
ceivers of the association, ID. A. Carpen-
ter and John w. Conner. Its purpose is
simply to formally place the assets of
the association in the receivers hands,
as required by the chancery decree, and
to avoid the taking Of unnecessary proof
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Greeks withdrawn From Epirus.

London, May S.-A dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Patras says the
Greeks have now withdrawn from Epi-
rus, the last having crossed the bridge
into Arta on Monday. Arta is being put
into a stage of defense and the Turks
are awaiting the arrival of artillery be-
fore assaulting it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
lowering About yoIo.

London, May IA dispatch to the
Times from Velestino, dated noon yester-
day, says:
The Turkish forces have reached the
outskirts of Volo. AS yet there is no
confirmation of the rumors that the town
has already fallen, but in any case, its
as the defenses on the land side are very
feeble.
A portion of the Greek forces has re-
treated by the coast road to Almyros,
from which point it will probably be CON
veyed by sea to LAMA and rejoin the
rest of the army at Domokos.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Statement From Chairman blake.

Mexia, Tex, May Z. Especially Hon.
J. w. Blake, chairman Of the state dem
ocratic. executive committee, was seen by
your correspondent and asked If he had
issued u call for a state conference Of
senatorial and county chairmen. He re-
tinued and dangerous illness Of his wife
he was compelled to postpone the mat
ter for the present. 1t is probable that
the conference will not be called until
August, though Mr.. Blake can not make
any definite plan now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
THE SHOCK KILLED HIM.
Due FAumaIe Died shortly After
Hearing of the Death of the
Duchess d'AIencOn.

Paris, May 1.-THE Due d'Aumale died
yesterday at yucca, Sicily, from the
shock ne experienced upon hearing of
the death of the Duchesse d'Alencon.
The immediate cause of death was
cardiac apoplexy.
The relationship of the Duchesse
d'Alencon and the Due d'Aumale was
that OF uncle and niece by marriage, the
Due d'Alencon having been the second
son of the Due d'Nemours. brother of the
Due d'Aumale. The attack which caus-
ed his death lasted but few moments,
and he expired without suffering.
The Princess Clementine of Orleans.
wife of Prince Auguste Of Sake oburg
and Gotha, ssd sister Of the Due d'Au-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
News From Cuba.

Havana, May 7.-Capt. Gen. Weyler
arrived today at Manicargua, province
Of Santa Clara, from San Juan de las
Yeras.
Gen. Suarez Ynclan has captured a
large quantity of ammunition landed by
a filibustering expedition on March II
last near Bahai Honda and the river
Mesquite.
A dispatch from Matanzas announces
the surrender of twenty-one insurgents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Rumors of n Cabinet Crisis.

London, May S.-The Athens cores
pondent of the Daily News says:
1t is persistently rumored that cabi-
net crisis is impending. NJ. Rail- and his
colleagues advocate energetic prepare
tions to continue the struggle, while the
king desires to avoid further ,bloodshed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
skirmish Near veIestino.

Pharsalos, May IAN engagement be-
gan early today near ,Velestino and last
ed several hours. They have retreated
upon Volo, sharply pursued by the Turks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
oregon Bank Closed.

The Dnlles, Ore, May THE Dalles
National bank was closed today by Bank
Examiner Clary. The immediate cause
Of the closing, 1t is said, was an disagree
ment among the stockholders M state
ment of assets and liabilities has yet been
made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

male, at whose villa at yucca she has
been staying for some time past, is very
III. The princess is so years of age, and
the shock caused by the sudden death of
her brother. following closely upon the
tragic death of the Duchesse d'Alencon,
may prove fatal
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Miners Likely to Resume Work.

Knoxville, Tenn, May IA special
from Jellico says that the miners have
about concluded that they will have to
go to work under the reduction. All the
other districts where reductions were
made have accepted and begun work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Germany Clogs Negotiations.

London, May SIT is stated here that
Germany still clogs the negotiations for
mediation by the powers by insisting upon
the evacuation Of crete and the uncon-
ditional acceptance by Greece of such
terms as the powers approve
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
on litigation in other states.
this it has no significance.


Cleburne, Tex, May 7.-(Special.) III.
+. Mcconnell, doing dry goods business,
filed deed of trust, naming G. Colbert as
trustee, and closed his doors yesterday.
The liabilities, as named in the deeds,
after preferring Ramsey & Brown in the
sum of $3.50, amount to $5251. The as
sets are not obtainable at this time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

defense of Velestino has indicated the
reputation of the Greek army and wiped
out the disgrace of Matt and Larissa.
The national honor is untarnished. On
all sides the desire for peace is expressed
and should the government invoke the
Intervention of the powers it would prob
ably be supported by public opinion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Coast o. Epirus BIockaded.

Athens, May THE Intervention COM
munications from the powers have not
yet been received. The Greek govern
ment has notified the powers that the
Greek fleet has established an effective
blockade Of the coast of Epirus.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
A Dispatch From Constantine.

London, May IA special from Ath-
ems says a telegram has been received
there from Prince Constantine, saying:
Our new position at Dokomos is one
or great strength. We are resolved to
salos was rendered imperative by the
overwhelming numbers of the enemy and
was effected without mishap."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
River Receded mt Matches.

Natchez, Miss, May 1.-THE river to-
day recorded d decline Of one-tenth Of a
foot, and the stage Of water above gives
promise that slow decline will be shown
hencefOrth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Official Flower of Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, May both houses
of the legislature today passed resolu-
tons making the wild rose the official
flower of the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
GoId for Exp,ort.

New York, May 7:-Lazard Freres &
Co. will ship 100000 gold to Europe
tomorrow, and has ordered 1t from the
assay office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Decided to Recau Tbem

Athens May 1.-THE government has
decided to recall twenty-five officers and
two companies of sappers from Crete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Michael Broke q worlds Record.

Memphis, Tenn, May Tin a match
race tonight between James Michael and
Sammy Mcfarland at ten miles, Michael
won, breaking the worlds record Hi9
time was 20:O8 20, the previous record
being 2O:18 3-5. y s. & Z s
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

Paris, May IA dispatch from La
rissa, received here by an Ottoman
official, says Edhem Pasha, with his
staff, departed for Velestino this morning
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Ordered to Forge Ahead.

COnstantinople, May 7.-Orders have
been telegraphed to Edhem Pasha to
push on to Domokos Immediately.
The record-union., 1897-08-17
G. w. SCOTS BRIDE.
He Leads a Fair Maiden From
Humboldt to the Altar.

The following from the San Fran
cisco CALI viii interest the many
friends of the popular bridegroom:
Among the guests at the Occidental
Hotel in this city are Mr.. and Mrs. G.
W. Scott of Sacramento Mr.. Scott is
a popular attache of Secretary of State
Browns office at the Capitol and his
bride was, previous to Saturday, Miss
Edna NJ. Gillis. one of Humboldt Coun-
tvs fairest daughters. The words that
made them of one name and one des-
tiny We're spoken in Oakland on Sat
urday by the Rev. DR.. c. Coyle of the
First Presbyterian Church The wed
ding was a very quiet one. but few
invitations having been issued.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Will leave for
Sacramento this morning and viii make
the Capital City their future home.
While Arcata was the home of Mrs.
Scott, she has lived for two years past
In SAN Jose, where her beauty of feat
ure and of character We're the adlniTa-
ton of her many friends. The Garden
City was also the home of Mr. Scott
before he entered Secretary of State
Browns office