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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20
THE EDITORS LEISURE HOURS,
Points and Paragraphs Of Things
Present, Past and Future.

North Carolina Is a good State tor
religious bodies to meet in; and gen.
orally such bodies do not miss a good
opportunity to come. Here they find
welcome by all, tor the moral tone of
the people of "The Old North State" is
mostly good.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20

The season OF cOmmencements is
drawing nigh, and the question whether
whether they shall cease, seems to be
agitating the public mind little.
There is no question about the fact that
many occasions are called commence
ments which ought not to be so called /;
and in some cases too much time is
spent in preparation for them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20
~ T. A. WHITEHEAD.
TARBoRo, N. C

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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20

In articles to several leading journals
OF the country Judge Walter Clark of
Raleigh has shown that the postal SER
vice of this country, through malad-
ministration of the Postoffice Depart
ment, is very corrupt and costs entirely
too much. We read Judge Clark s
article in "The Coming Nation" of
April 3, published in Rusk1n, Tenn. He
puts it very strongly, showing that the
Government could afford to buy postal
cars instead of paying such enormous
rents for them. If his statements are
true, and we suppose they are, Congress
ought to take hold of the matter and
purify the mail service If possible.
While no such spirit of State pride
was thought of in the great Southern
Baptist Convention at Wilmington, it
was source of qualification to the peo-
pie of the State generally that North
Carolina was not lett out when places
OF distinction we're named. Rev. r. H.
Marsh, D. D., OF Oxford, who has spent
most of his life with country churches,
was elected as one of the vice-presidents
of the body. He is president of the
Baptist State Convention, and is a
parliamentarian of ability. Besides
DIR. Marsh other North Carolinians fig
ured prominently before the Conven-
ton, VIZ, Mr.. John Pullen of Raleigh
in the Young Peoples meeting, and
Rev. John E. White and N. B. Brough-
ton, of Raleigh, before the Convention
proper.
! The Charlotte Observer recently
made the following observation con-
cerning the proposed battle abbey of
| the South
"The location of the Confederate bat
tie abbey is again the subject ola some
what lively discussion. Richmond,
New Orleans, Atlanta and Nashville all
want it. 1t is natural that the people
of those cities should wish to capture
the prize, and natural that they should
have the sympathy of their Immediate
neighbors, but Richmond, by reason OF
its having been the capital of the Con-
federacy, by reason of the fact that it
already has an exceedingly creditable
museum, and for various other reasons,
is SO naturally the place for this battle
abbey that it is perhaps not over-stating
the case to say that it is the choice OF
ninety-nine out of every one hundred
Southern people who ale not influenced
by some local consideration in favor Of
lsome other locality"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20

The people OF North Carolina do not
feel that there is any special duty on
the Government to give colored men
Office but if they are to be given
places OF peculiar trust ex-Congress-
man Cheatham from Halifax county is
as good a colOred man as could be
found. He is to be Recorder of Deeds
for the District of Columbia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20

Rosebud Tobacco Handled by all
dealers.
Chew Alleys Rosebud.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20

The arrangement for a Summer
Chautauqua at Norfolk from June 18th
to July 18th, is good move for the
people of The Old Dominion. The
programme prepared and published
some days ago promises a treat tor those
who avail themselves of the opportun-
ity of the occasion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20

The New Jersey Legislature has been
called to meet in extra session on May
2Sth, for the first time in the history
OF that State. In an act passed con-
cerning gambling the word provided"
was engrossed for prohibited" and
this makes 1t necessary to call the law
makers together in extra session.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-05-20

would not dare to thus write to you
unless, in my own small corner, an
honest endeavor were being made to
practice some of this preaching.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
]. ADNANCIN ON DAMASI.

Greek Forces Have Penetrated Turkish Territory, Making Important Clpturss. London, April 23.-The Greek charge d'affairs here has received dispatch da tsi Athens today giving the exact sit uation on the Thessallian frontier. It is as follows:
 Tn Thessaly, in the direction of Re- veni and Boughazi our forces have pen- etrated into Turkish territory, and have advanced toward Damasi.
 'All the attacks of the enemy have been repulsed in the direction of Crivoli. Our army has occupied a strong posi- tion at Matt, where there has been fight ing since yesterday The Turks have been Srepulsed.
 "The Greeks had to retire from Neze- ros to the bank O Denchri, which position , they are now defending.
 "In Eprus cur army is advancing and has captured Fort Imaret, Philipida and several small villages. The Greeks have also occupied Salagora, capturing three cannon, @ number of guns and a quantity of ammunition and provisions. "The army is now advancing north
 (Signed.) "SKOUZEES,
 Minister of Foreign Affairs"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
TURKS GREATLY DISCOURAGED

Over the Great Loss of Stores at Kate
 rina-Turks Withdrawing from C.ete.
 London, April 23 Champaign in Thes- saly).-The Athens correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says that the Crown Prince Constantine has wired to King George as follows:
 "The Turks are quiet today owing to our success yesterday CThursday). We have destroyed the Turkish battery at Ligardi. The Turks have retired from Nezeros and Rapazni. The action of our fleet at Katerina was excellent. l was in the first line of fire yesterday"
 The Chronicles correspondent says:
 eThe Turks are greatly dismayad by the destruction of their stores at Kat erima and al Literchorion. Commodore Sachtouris destroyed the stores from the coa.t to the foot of Mount Olympus Nothing remains there for Edhem Pasha is being barred. The only road from Salonica is the Vera road eight days from Elassona. The reports of the in jury to the railway line by the blowing up of bridges and tunnels are confirmed.
 Financially everything is going well, and the value of paper money has risen. It is reported here (Athens) that the Turkish troops will be withdrawn from Crete. Private advices from Volo say that all the villages between Katerina and Verria have risen.
 Among the wounded who have arrived here are several who state that a number of the Greek wounded at Gritzovali un- able to follow the Greek retreat, were shut in a small church by the Turks, who set fire to the building and burned them to dea thu.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
NOT YET OUT OF DANGER
Current of the River Beats the
 Embankments, PROVOKING GRAVE FEARS Water Continues to Pour Into Louisana-fall- ing at Cairo-The Missouri Also Fall
 ng-Encouraging at Helena.

Memphis, April 23.-No new crevasses have apepared in the levees today, but the current of the river is still beating against the southern embankments with a fury that causes the gravest appre- hension. The break at Delta has inun- dated 75000 acres of the finest planta- tions in Southern Louisiana and the wa ter continues to pour through the open ing and is rapidly spreading over a great CT area, Reports from Greenville are not very encouraging, While the water is slowly receding in the overfiowed dis trict of the Yazoo delta yet 1t is almost certain that the planting of this years crop will be thirty days late The sit uaton north of Memphis and in Ar kansas, however, has greatly improved Capt. Davis, the general purchasing of- ficer here will send out two boats loaded with provisions tomorrow, one going north and the other to the St. Francis. river country. Capt. Davis states that this will be the last government ship ment to these districts unless some new emergency arises. Many people are returning to their farms in Arkansas and the work Of planting will begin short ly. According to the official bulletin of the United States weather bureau the Mississippi river at Memphis fell two tenths of foot in the past thirty hours and will continue to fall slowly at this point.
 From Cairo, H., most encouraging re- port comes. It is to the effect that the river there fell several tenths of foot since the last bulletin was issued and will continue to fall at that rate for sev- eral days to come.
 At Vicksburg and New Orleans there olaa rixy ffait e-ta tionary.
 At all other points from which bulle- tins are issued a decline is reported, varying from one-tenth to eight-tenths of a foot
 The Missouri river at Kansas City and at Omaha fsll three-tenths of a foot. The river at Nashville and Chattanooga also registered a fall. In fact no rise was re- ported at any point covered by the weather bureau in it's official bullstin.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
THIRD DAYS SESSION
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa- ton International Convention at Mo
 bile-A Valuable Gavel.

Mobile, Ala, April 23-At the third days session of the Young Mems Christ ian Association international convention a savel made from a tree growing on the sits of Washing tons birthplace was pre- sented to the convention lt. Prof. Ross, of the Agricultural and Mechanical col lege, of Alabama.
 The Bible study course was taken up by Dr. Scofield. He spoke eloquently for an h our on the authority of the Bible.
 The work of state committees was dis cussed in five minute talks by T. D. Frost, of Minnsal olis; F. H. Burt, as sistant state secretary of illinois; 4. E. Anderson, of Milwaukee; F. G. Marshall, of New Glasgow; N. Fred White, of BoS- ton; James Barker, of Charleston, s. C.; F. K. Reid, of Natchez Miss; W. $. Park, of Nashville; F. L. Huey, of Day ton, O.; and R. R. McBuraey, Of New York city.
 The convention this afternoon heard some excellent papers on the educational work by Mir Huey, of Dayton. O., and Chancellor Kirkland, of Vanderbilt Un.- vsrsity
 Miss Price, international secretary, told of her progress in her branch of work. At the night session nearly 2000 people heaud an address by Collage Secretary J. l.. Mott on his recent tour among the colleges of the world. Speaking of Ar menia, he said that the real reason for the atrocities of Armenia we're that they were instigated by the Mohammedln theological students.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
GREEKS MAKE A GOOD HAUL.
Capture Katherina and Large Amount
 of Valuable Stores.

Capture Katherina and a Large Amount
 of Valuable Stores.
 Athens, April 23.-5 a. m.-After the bombardmept of Kathilna, on the gulf of Salonica, when the Greek squadron had put 70 flight two battalions of Turks and ths inhabitants of that place, the Greek fleet landed detachment and found the Turks had left behind them i'm mense stores of provisions destined for nhe armies of Edhem Pasha. These val uable stores had been left almost unpro- tected in the belief by the Turks shat blockade of Greece by the fleets of the powers would prevent the Greek fleet from attacking the Turkish towns on the gl'lf of Salonica, which are near the rail- road to Salonica, ard which have been used as points to land stores for the Turkish army and forward them to the front.
 The capture of these towns, not to men .icla the loss of the stores, places a serious difficulty in the path of Edhem Prasha, and it is stated here that as soon as the commander-in-chief heard the news of the capture of Platmina and Kaybhrina he dispatched 10000 men ao- ward the coast of Macedonia, fearing a flank attack from the gulf of Salonica The Greek f1est, in returning from the attack on Katherina, bombarded the port of Lieheron.
 A dispa.ch from Larissa says that after the Greeks had fortified MarocaGi to which place they retreated after evac- uating NeZeros, they reoccupied Ratnit- "a and Hegani, which when abandoned by the Greeks the Turks failed to oc- cupy
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
MORE ENCOURAGING
Is the Situation and Only a Few Destl- tut= People Noted-Negroes Cared For.

Is the Situation and Only Few Dsstl-
 tut= People Noted-Negroes Cared For.
 Washington, April 2S.-The army off, cer sent from Fort Smelling, Minn., to the Red river section of Dakota, arrived on the scene of the flood and today reported to the war department as follows
 Had conferences with Mayor G. A. McCrea, J. K. Fairchild and J. K. Wylie, of the relief committee, who had just returned from making their rounds. Twenty families, comprising 105 persons, are destitute andAin need of immediate aid. Twenty-two hundred rations will be sufficient for the next few days and can be purchased here at 10 cents per ration. I recommend that a sufficient sum b. placed at the disposal of the mayor to provide necessary relief. River is falling steadily
 The Mississippi situation is shown by the following telegram from the army inspector at Memphis:
 "Conditions improving. No more sup plies needsd at Trotter's Landing. Helena does not want more supplies. Commit tee say they want money to spend there. No real destitution there. No truth in the rsport that negroes could not obtain supplies in Helena. Worthy destitutes are supplied"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
TURKISH TROOPS

Move With View to Threaten the Greek
 Retrsat-Some Captures.
 Constantinople, April 23.-The Turkish government yesterday evening issued the following statement:
 "A reconnaissance with a force of in- fantry, six batteries of artillery and cavalry division enabled Naim Pasha to occupy position with eight battalions and some field batteries opposite the Greek forces situated opposite the Mill ouna and Silva passes.
 "Hakki Pasha with twelve battalians advanced towards Neraly, on the plain in order to threaten the retreat of the Greeks at Kioskana.
 "Naim Pasha defeated the Greeks and occupied the important heights of Kar- adja and Viran.
 'Hamdi Pasha captured the fortified summits of Gordonan and Barbaki, con- manding the paSses."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
WESTERN OFFICIALS MEET.

Chicago, Ap1tl 3.-Representasivss of western roads held a mse.lng today to consider Christian Fiadeavor rates. They did net come to any decision regarding tham but referred the whole matter to their executive committee.
 The pIoposif-l which seemed most fa- vorable was that or,s-Way rate of $25 batween Chicago and san Francisco be made in both directions via the Missouri River, and that a one-way rate in 5aeh direction via St. Paul and Portland be S32.50. In making this proposition lle western road. know that it will not be ac- ceritable to the Southern Pacific. The reference of the matter to i.he executive committee Is to see if it cannot make terms with the Southern Pacific. without the concurrence of which no rate can be made
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
WILL SAIL TODAY.

Birmingham's Volunteers Arrive In New
 York and Will Board a Vessel To-day.
 New York, April 23-Five hundred and sixty-two Greek recruits will sail tomor- row on the French line steamship La champag gne for Havre. From there they will be transported via Marseilles to the scene of line conflict between their coun- trymen and the Turks. The recruits came from different cities as follows: Chicago, 250; Birmingham, Ala, 15; Atlanta, 8; Minneapolis, 26; Boston, 20; Lowell, 8; Hartford, G. Trenton, N. J., 6; BalfA- more, S. Indianapolis, 12; and about 200 from this city.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
CALL FOR MORE RESERVES.

Athens, April 23.--It has been decided to call out several classes of the land- ''ahr CT militia. In Greece all able bodied
 lales of 21 years of age and upwards are liable to be called upon for military service. The total service is for nine teen years, of which two years (with con siderable terms of leaves of absence) must be passed with the columns. Eight and seven years are then passed with the reserves and the remainder, total term of nineteen years is passd in the militia or landwehr.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
LARGE REINFORcEMENTs

Of Turks Pushing to Milouna Pass-Ed-
 hem Pasha Cautious.
 London, April 23-A dispatch to the Times from Milouna Pass dated today says: Edhem Pasha continues to pur- sue cautious policy. His plan seems to be to capture in succession a number of small positions held by the Greeks, but avoid general engagement. The can norade continues from the Turks who are advancing on the left wing. but in the direction of Tyrnavo matters are quiet, the Turks having taken possession of the town. Large endorsements are arriving and the result of the war is doubt. The Turks treat their prisoners with humanity and kindness.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
y FACE TO FACE
Are the Greek and Turkish Forces at
 -.. Miiouna Pass.

Are the Greek and Turkish Forces at
 ,.rs Miiouna Pass.
 Washington, April 23.-A dispatch re- ceived by the Turkish minister today from Constantinople today says:
 "A heavy exchange of shots took place on Wednesday between the division of the Turkish army commanded by Nechad Pasha and the Greek forces without any sensible result. From demonstration made by the Twenty-frst infantry, the Sixth battalion of artillery and the first division of cavalry, Naim Pasha was enabled to take a position in front of the Greek forces, who are now concentra- ted in the plain face to face with the Ottoman forces in front of Milouna Pass and Scoumbra Pass, having with them eight battalfons of infa ntry, besides light artillery. Al demonstration made by HaWkeye Pasha enabled him to take position on the side of Miraly Place with twelve battalions of infantry and with artillery and cavalry. He was thus ena- bled to cut off the retreat of the Greek forces, who. took position at Coskenyc The same demonstration enabled Hamdi Pasha to take the offensive against the Greek forces. t4a
 'Naim Pasha's division, without s2ri- ous resistance from the Greeks, has oc- cupied the village of Caradjakaran and Hamdi Pasha also occupied all the inn portant and fortified positions at Carad- Javiran and Garilc.n
 GREEK SQUADRON ACTIVE.
 Corfu, April 23.-The western Greek squadron. of warships has suspended the bombardmert of Prevesa, the Turkish position north of the entrance to the Gulf of Afta and left this morning for Senta Quarta. On arrival there this morning, they b5mbarded the Turkish block-house. HERO OF PLEVNA TO THE FRONT. i, Washington, April 23--Secretary Sher- man has received brief cablegram from Minister Terrell at Constantinople, un- der date of yesterday, stating that Os- man Pasha, he-eld hero of the Turkish defense of Plevna, left Constantinopfe last night to assume command of the Turkish army in the field. The cable gram is regarded here as significant of some change of plans on the part of the Turkish government.
 --s HOW THEY WILL. RANK.
 London, April 23--A dispatch to the Times from GonstantinopIe says that while Osnlan Pashaswill take supreme
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
sIJccEssF1JI, BoMBARDMENT.

Corfu, April 23.-(Campaign in Epirus) The Western Greek squadron is bonn barding Santo Quarantine and doing great damage to the town. All the gov ernment and private buildings have been destroyed with the exception of the Aus trian agency. All the stores and mer- chandise on the quays have bsea burned. Fifty refugees, who had embarked on ships, have been landed here.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
vAsos MAKES AN INQUIRY.

London April 23.-The Times corre- spondent at Canea says that today the insurgents are attacking Fort Izzedin, which is occupied by the international troops in addition to the Turkish garri- son. Three warshps have left Suda and anchored opposite the fort, The ad- mirals have gone to reconnoiter in torpedo boat. He says that Col Vases has written to the admirals to ask whether the powers are in alliance with Turkey. The object of this inquiry is obvious.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
BULGARIA MAY REBEL.

London, April .23.-The Times has re- ceived dispatch from it's Constantinople correspondent which says: The Russian government has ordered the Bulgarian government to keep quiet yet Bulgaria has given notice to the Porte that she will mobilize her troops tomorrow Sat urday) unless the Berats (the warrants for five more Bulgarian bishops in Mac edonia) and the appointments of Bulga- rian commercial agents at Uskub and Monasteri are granted.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
sITUATTON CRITICAL.

London, April 23.-The Athens corre- spondent of the Times will say tomor- row; Those in authority here regard the situation as highly critical despite the favorable news from -Epirus. Fight ing continues at Mati. The Grown Prince Constantine has ordered his troops to maintain a strictly defensive attitude A portion of the western squadron has bsen reached to lombard the fort of Parga, opposite Pax island.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
NOW COMES THE TUG OF WAR Col Vassos Ordered to Attack
 the Turks. TURKS GIVEN A SURPRISE
Greeks Capture Their Entire Stores Along the
 Thessaan Frontier.
THE TWO ARMIES ARE FACE TO FACE
In Front of Milouna Pass and Some Heavy Fighting Is Expected-Birmingham Volunteers Leave.New York this
 Morning With Others.

London, April 23.-A dispatch to ahe Daily News from Canea says that Col. Vassos has notified tha admirals that he has been ordered to attack the Turks. The Times correspondent at Canea says it is repor,ed there that Col. Vassos has received this order.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
IN FRONT OF LIGARIA,

The Greeks Occupy Good Position-Re-
 port of Turkish Atrocities.
 London, April 23.-The Daily Tele- graphs correspondent at Larissa says that on Thursday the Greeks attempted to retake Gritzovali. A long fight en- sued, but the Greeks failed owing to su- perior forces of the Turks and their
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
BICYCLE RACES
At Chattanooga a Great succass-IndooG
 Mile Record.

Mile Record
 Chattanooga, Tenn., April 23.-The bi- cycle races at lhe Coliseum tonight met with fine weather. The track had been improved and the racing was better than any in the southern circuit so far. There were nine everts, the riders qualifying for one mile open professional and one mile open and consolation. The finals were as fo1lows
 One Mile ProfeSsional-Sammy McFar- Ian, San Jose, Cal, won; Charles Wells, San Fruncisco, second; A. c. Stevens, New York, third. Time, 2:06.
 This is the m-S- phenomenal indoor race ever run in America.
 One Mile. Invitation Profa ssional-Jay Eaton, Elizabeth, N. J., won; Bob Walth- our. AtIarlta, second; Eli Winsett, Mem phls, third. Time, 2:13 2-5
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-24
TO PROTEC,T TORE LACEY.

Alexandria, Va. April 23.-The Alexan- dra light infantry is camped tonight at the home of Tobe Lacey. Since the lynchng last night of Joseph Mccoy, who criminally assaulted Lacey's daugh-.A ter, there have besn fears that the ne-s gnses would seek revnge on Lacey. The soldiers were ordered out as precau- tionary measure.