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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
WAR AGAINST THE POWERS
VaSSOS Is Said to Have De-
; Clared.
CHEERS FROM IRISHMEN
In the House of Commons on Hearing of Greek
VIctories-ConStantine's Triumphal
Tour-lndemnity Offered

lIondcn, March 29.--In the house of
commons today the Rt Hon George
Curzon, under foreign secretary, read
a number of telegrams from the admiral
commanding the British warships in Gre
tan waters. The admirals wired that the
Cretan insurgents having refused to per
NIT supplies of food to be sent to the
Turkish force at Malaxa, an ultimatum
was sent to them by ths foreign admir-
ais informing the insurgents that the
supplies must be allowed to go to the
Turks otherwise the foreign warships
and troops would resort to force to COM
pei obedience to their demands In The
meantime, the admiral added, the inSur-
gents captured the Turkish block house
at La Lava. (Cheers from the Irish
benches).
The foreign admirals. the kilograms
stated, then decided that it was neces-
saly to drive the insurgents out of the
block house, and, accordingly, the war
ships opened fire upon them. The firing
lasted six minutes, at the end of which
time the insurgents evacuated the block
house, but not before they had looted 1t
and burned 1t. (Renewed Irish cheers.
hr. Curzon continued his reading after
the cheers had subsided. The British
admiral wired that owing to repeated at
tacks on the part of the insurgents the
foreign admirals decided to treat them
as enemies (cries of shame), and to de-
mand more troops from .he powers in or
der to keep them in subjection.
Col Vassos, commanding the Greek
troops in Crete, received warning flom
the admirals to this effect, and replied to
it by ordering the capture of the block
house at Mnlaxa, and followed up his sue
cess by attacking and capturing the
earth-work fort at Suda. Col. Vassos,
the admiral wired, had practically de-
clared war against the poweIs.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
IN THE HOUSE.

Mr.. Richardson, of Tennessee, objected
to the approval of the journal of the
transactions of business when the house
was called to order today because of the
absence of a quorum. "A call of the roll
sustained Mr.. Richardson.
The second roll call showed the presence
of quorum, and at lilo the journal
WAS approved and the reading of the
tariff bill resumed. In making the an
nouncement of the vote, Speaker Reed
said:
'"rhe chair hopes that members will
find 1t convenient with their private en-
gagements to be present when the house
meets. We have already lost an hour
and ten minutes today because members
have not been att entiye to their Duties I"
The rumored dissatisfaction among re-
publican members of the house with the
schedules of the tariff hill was manifest
ed today when nteesrs. Mccall and Low
ering of MeSsa ohusetts, protested
against the high rates Of duty imposed
in the wool and ootton schedules.
The former said 1t was the wooden
schedule In the Mex inley bill that had
caused the reaction against the protec-
tive system, resuking in the loss to the
republicans Of the house, the senate and
the presidency Afr. Lowering declared
that the manufa cturers of Massachu-
sets did not wont the high rates, but
asked for a tariff that would stand. They
believed in protection, b,rt did not want
to be smothered in tts embrace. The
statements of these members were warm
ly applauded by the democrats.
The provisions of the bill were defended
by Messrs. Grosvenor, of Ohio; Russell,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
MFRS. w. C. ADAMS.

At $50 O'Clock Sunday morning, at the
family residence, 422 South Nineteenth
street, after brief illness of two weeks,
death. claimed Mrs. Adams, the beloved
young wife of Mr.. w. C. Adams. She
was but 2S years old. and woman of rare
Christian virtues, a most devoted and
loving wife and warm friend. A 2-year-
old SON and 3-month-old daughter mourn
with their grief-stricken father the early
death of their mother. Mr.. Adams is a
we'll known and popular engineer of
the Louisville and Nashville railroad, and
delega tions from the Brotherhood of Lo-
icomotive Engineers and Regents of the
White Shield attended the funeral yes
terday morning ait Woodlawn.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
GROWN PRINCE CONSTANTINE
Received With Cheers and Manifestat ton
of Joy at Larissa.

Athens, March 29-Crown Prince Con-
stantine and his party have arrived at
Larissa, where the prince will make his
headquarters. They Travelled by rail
from Volo without mishap and were ev-
erywhere along the route received with
much enthusiasm. The whole garrison
at Larissa were under arms to receive
their commander. Crowds had assem-
bled in the flag bedecked streets to well
come the crown prince, and he was givenl
an ovation as he proceeded from the rail
way station to the headquarters that had
already been prepared FOR his reception.
The enthusiasm of the troops and The
populace was UNPARALLELED.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
TREASURY STATISTICS.

Washington March 29.-The comp
troller of the currency has declared Sec
ond dividend of 10 per cent. to the cred
itors of the Chattahoochee National
bank of Columbus. Ga.
The issue of standard silver dollars
from the mints and treasury office for
che week ending March 27. was $401 800,
and for the corresponding period last
year was $339,3S9 The shipment of frac-
tional coin from March Ito 27 aggregated
S679 $40
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
AT NEW ORLEANS.

The Water Is Running Over the Levee--
Algiers Appeals for Aid
New Orleans, March 29.-The river has
finally reached the top of the levees in
this city and this morning began running
over into Vaudeville street, directly in
front of the celebrated French market
building. 1t is not believed that any
damage will occur to property. An ur-
gent request came from Algiers, on the
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
AWAITING THE MORROW.

When the Northwest Flood Is Expected,
Many People and Cattle Rescued. =
Cairo, ILL.,, March 29.-The river g
one-tenth of a foot in the last twenfS-
four hours. but the severe winds this q
ternoon will not offset It all and by go
morrow the flood from the north HISx-
pected to reach here and the rive SWill
go higher. ~
The government boat Mimi .onka
reached here today from Gold ID 1T. On
her trip she rescued 125 persq s and
over 200 head of cattle.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
VESSEL AND CARGO LOST.

Cape Charles. Va, March 29.--The
schooner, Capt. Pierce, with phosphate
rock, from Charleston, 8. c., for Phila-
delphia. sprung a leak about thirty-hve
miles off Hog Island, Saturday AFTER
noon, and went down. The captain and
crew of five men were picked up by a fish
tug and brought to Hog Island. The vss-
sci and cargo are total loss.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
FOREIGN NATIONS.
Invited to Participate in the Great Nom
ument Ceremonies.

Washington, March 29-Secretary
Sherman has sent the following cable
gram to our ministers abroad who are
accredited to nations possessing navies:
THE grand municipal inaugural COM
mittee has requested the president to
officially invite the maritime nations to
send warships to participate in the cere-
monies on April q next when the Grant
Monument associa ton will formally de-
liver to the city of New York the tomb of
Gen. Grant, erected by voluntary sub
scriptions at Riverside park. 1t will be
gratifying to this government IL this
courteous invitation could be accepted.
(Signed) John Sherman"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
DEATH S RECORD.

The friends ard acqrnintances of Mr.
and Mrs. j. A. Wigs, Jr., VIII be paine1
to learn of the la,t-er's death, which oc j..
Cured at Phoenix, Ariz., last Friday.
Mrs. Wigs had been in Phoenix but ten
days, Mr.. Wiggs having taken her there
in hopes of her regaining her health
which had been very poor for several
months. The body will be brought here
for burial, and the funeral notice will be
published Thursday or Friday neXt.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30

way down, and may be expected here
within the mex. forty-eight hours. 1t Is
raining this afternoon, and reports at
local weather bureaus stating that the
rain is general throughout Missouri, Ar
kansas and Tennessee. Reports from AL
ton, ILL.,, at noon, state that the river is
about stationary, but a rise is threat
ened.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30

right bank, this morning, for help to
strengthen the levees there, weakened py
the high water and heavy winds of last
night. The river rose seven-tenths of
a foot in the past twenty-four hours and
is now eight-tenths of foot above the
sixteen foot mark, which is the danger
line
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
WILL CERTAINLY BE SHOT.

London, March ga dispatch re-
ceived here from Havana, in reporting
the capture of Gen. Ruis Rivera, the in
surgent leader, and his chief of staff,
states that both of the prisoners will be
tried by a drumhead court-ma rtial, which
means that they will certainly be shot.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
A TEMPORARY FALL.

fell slightly today, and tonight the water
registers fourteen feet nine inches above
low water mark. 1t is believed that the
fall is only temporary, and that there
will be another rise in a day or so.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
EARN HANDsOME BONUS.

New London Conn, March 29.-The
new gunboat Helena, sister to the Will
nington, was given her official trial to-
day over a twenty-seven mile course and
developed a speed of fifteen and eight
tenths knots. Her builders the Newport
News Ship Building company, will earn
a bonus Of $4,000.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
FOUND THE MAN.

Frankfort, Ky, March 29.-Chairman
Tompkins. of the bribery investigating
committee, has learned the identity of
the man who says he was offered 500, 900
with which to get two votes for Hunter.
Summonses have been served and the
Investigation will begin tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
WILL OFFER INDEMNITY.

Athens, March 29-The Greek gov
ernment has undertaken to indemnify the
owners of the steamer Heralkion. which
was boarded at the Piraeus Saturday by
an armed crowd CT Greeks and Cretans,
who jettisoned her entire cargo of pro-
visions destined for the use of the Turk
ish and British forces in Crete.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
: GEORGE La FAYErTE MORRIS.

Mr.. George Lafayette Morris, one Of
Birminghams oldest and most promi-
nent citizens, passed away last night
at $40 O'Clock after a lingering illness
of Bright's disease of the kidneys, at
his residence on Twentieth street and
Quinlan avenue
Mr.. Morris was born forty-eight years
ago, in Spring Place, Ga, but moved with
his parents to Dalton, when about 5
years old. His father is Judge F. B.
Morris, of Dalton.
Mr.. George L. Morris came to Alabama
in 1871 to assist in the construction of
the South and North Alabama railroad
(now the Louisville and Nashville), and
finally located in this city in 1882. He
afterwards built the Birmingham Min
eral railroad and a short line from
Blocton to Woodstock.
He received only common school edu-
cation In Dalton and attended the Bryant
and Stra tton business college, of Pough-
keepsie. N Y. In 1885 he married Miss
Lizzie TT'ammell, daughter of Col. L. N.
Trammel, of Marietta, Ga. Besides his
wife. he leaves three children, HELEN,
aged 81 Lizzie, age 5, and George L. Jr.,
a baby about 10 months old.
During his lifetime Mr.. Morris was
an extremely active business man with
unlimited energy. He organized the Nor
ris Mining company and was president
of the Morris Real Estate company, and
Consolidated Electric Light company.
He was vice-president OF the Empire
Mining company and Birmingham Gas
company.
He was part owner Of the Gadsden fur
naces and owned half interest in the
Read house. Chattanooga hotel
He was a director in each of the fol-
lowing companies: First National bank,
Avondale Land company, East Lake
Land company, Standard Coal company
and Birmingham Railway and Electric
company.
He was one of the receivers of the
Lady Ensley Coal, Iron and Railway
company and, at one time, was a part
owner of Blount Springs.
He was a prominent church member,
being a stewart in the First Methodist
church, and took an active interest in
all religious matters.
Mr.. Morris was a cousin to Col ]. F. B.
Jackson with whom he was associated in
railroad contracting.
Notice of the funeral will be given to-
day when relatives from Georgia are ex-
.pected.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
ALARMING SITUATION.

Memphis, Tenn, March 29-The levee
broke this afternoon back of Perthshire,
Miss. The situation below here is re-
ported alarming.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
AT ST. LOUIS.

An Immense Flood Hourly Expected
Raining and the River Rising.
ST. Louis, Mo-, March 29-The river is
rising steadily at this point, and Is now
within about four feet of the danger
line. Reports received from upper river
points say an immense flood is on ats
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
AT PADUCAH, Ky.

Paducah, KY, March 29-The river is
falling slowly at this place at the rate
of about half inch per hour.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
MRS. iMARIA.T. HILL.

Sunday evening, at S:15 o'clock, at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. T. B..
Wetmore, SIT Ndretee nth street. at the
advanced age of 70 years, Mrs. Maria T.
Hill passed from mortality to immortal
ity. Deceased was most estimable
Christian woman, lovable in disposition,
devoted mother and true friend. Her
death came after brief illness, having
kept her health excellently until three
weeks ago.
Mrs. HILL was the grandmother Of
Messrs. J. H. Richmond, P. and Robert
S. Wetmore and Mrs. w. II. Thompson.
She was the widow of Gen. James T. Hill
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
JAMES cURRBN FERGUSON.

Mr. and Mrs. ]. C. Ferguson were called
upon Sunday to give up their infant SON,
James Curren Ferguson, he being called
to join the vast array of infant angels
around the great white throne. The
babe, the idol of a now sorrowing home,
was inferred at Woodlawn yesterday
afternoon.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
INDIAN TERRITORY.
All Large Streams Bank Full and Much
Damage to Farms-Tornado Visits
ChicaSaW Nation

CNlCdSdW NdtIUII.
Denison, Tex, March 29.-This section
and Indian Territory has been visited
by terrific rainfall for the past twen-
ty-four hours. All large streams are
bank full of water and great damage
has been done to farming land. Every
stream and river in the Indian Territory
is reported as being out of it's banks.
In the eastern portion 'f Chickasaw ma
ton a tornado 1fi> u houses, but no
casualties are rep, rl-I.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30

RAINING AT NEW MADRID, MO.
New Madrid. Mo-, March 2s-The river
is at a standstill today. The strong
wind blows the water against the levees
with considerable force, but 1t is be-
lieVed they will stand. Raining hard.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-03-30
TERRIBLE NEWS
Comes From Along the Mighty
Father of Waters.
BREAK AFTER BREAK IN LEyEES
Reported and Miles of Land Being F1ooded-Des-
peration Nerves the People to Action,


Is Being Made-Greenvil1e In Danger-Water Over
the Levee at New Or1eans-Tmmense Flood From
the Northwest Hourly Expected at ST. Louis
and the Worst Reports Are Yet to Come
News FROM Helena-Texas End the
Indian Nation Experience Great
FlOods-A Brief Resume.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-04-22
cranesville.
Correspondence OF the Arpns.
MGoSoN.

Correspondence OF the Argus
Mrs. Lydia Feather is about as usual.
r. Il. Miller has new baby boy in
his family.
Mrs. James Wolfe is still lingering
in "A critical cond ton.
We reduced the hard shells TO a CON
sidera BILE extent on Easter Sunday.
Our good people organized a Sa bbath
school on Sunday last with c. G.. Teets
as leader.
j. ID. Browning has purchased the
property occupied by ~ Il. Browning
of this place
N. Is. Browning has purchased the
Fitzgerald property and also that OF j.
A. Beatty al Terra Alta and will leave
us in a short time. he will occupy the
j. A. Beatty property
Messrs. j. @. Wilhelm and Il. T..
Jenkins will use the trowel and ham-
mer OF Terra Alta this season and &.
W. Cramer will work at carpenter work
at Cumberland. Md.
We notice that New Conner on the
Watch" is now watching for post
office and book pediers. If he would
watch the results OF some OF the west
ern city elections he could very readily
see the effects OF the restoration OF
confidence.
IL is very amusing 90 some OF us 10
see that Senator Elkins Is trying 80
hard 20 stipulate bill for the object
OF enhancing our facilities for com
merce while Congress is doing All shc
can in order 90 enact tariff bill that
will almost be death 10 our foreign
trade.
There was a man in this section dur
ing the past week who claimed 20 be a
nursery man, and ne think tlat he was
~ grand sviudlcr as the notorious
book agent He made some Of our
people believe that he bad trees that II
being frost bitten when IN bloom they
would bloom again. lie had a kind Of
blackberry that he said would bear one
and half gallons 10 the tree the same
year that It, was plated, and 10 was 90
grow for many years and boar each
season from spring 90 fall which we
know TO be contrary 90 nature since
the life Of the brier tribe Us but two
years His scheme Tor selling was that
be was introducing new varieties and
would sell but one Of kind 20 each
purchaser &C very unreasOna bic price.
The people did not realize that they
were duped. uptl thev found out from
another source that they could buy the
ca nae varieties IN an Ohio nursery for
one-third ~ the price that they agreed
20 pay This man. he quoted the coun.
~ he lived in, but gave no postofice
consequently they cannot conn tor
mand, but they will refuse TO take the
trees when delivery is made
SALAwANpER
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-04-22
Mount Vernon.

Correspondence OF tho Argus.
Mrs. a. w. Zinn is very poorly at this
writing.
Born, unto MIR. and Mrs. Jacob Borp,
ine big girl
Harvey Brown and Miss Ella Riggle
man were calling on frieAds here last
Sunday.
NJ. l.. Martin and wife. of near Ma
sOntown, were visiting their uncle, l..
g. Rogers, last week
Miss AndH llawley and little brot or
Amos, were visiting their uncle, John
Mckinney, Saturday and Sunday.
Several OF the young people fron,
here attended tho Easter services al
Iiun's Chapel Sunday night. They re.
port "A good time.
The farmers seem TO be q iscoura ged
about having so much wet weather,
especially those who are not depend.
ing ON confidence and prosperity.
Our Sunddy-School at this place Is
now in full blast We have very good
attendance and an interesting school.
The officers are l.. G.. Rogers, Sup't;
VIM. Watkins Secretary; and Aiss
Anna Sharpes, Treasurer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-04-22
Pisgah Items.

Correspondence Of the Argus
Omer Walls, we think, will soon be
out again.
Miss Lizzie Christopher went TO Nor
gantown o secure work.
The sunday school at Pleasant Hill
is in "a flourishing condition.
j. O Jenkins is moving over TO his
dear old home across BIZ Sunday
Charlie Walls is no better at this
writing, but we hope he will recover.
j. 4. Gribble has purchased "a thor
oughbred short horned bull calf for 500.
o ) Walls does not draw as many
BIZ salmon from from the Beaver Hole
AS he used to
Gibson a. Bro have boxed their good,
and are bound for Valley Point. where
they expect to do an extensive business
J.. Bircher, the most prominent log
man and farmer of this section, is do
ing large business logging along the
waters of Bic Sandy. IN which he has
six or eight hundred logs ready TO float
Our NEST prominent young men and
young ladies in this section of the
county are going 20 attend the Normal
School at Terra Alta this summer
taught by Messrs. IL. 5. Whetsell and
X. Il. Burke.
NIGNoN
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-04-22
TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors ~ WIN. & Simpson. deceased (:
In pursuance of "A decree u the Circuit Court
OF the county ~ Preston, made In "a cause therein
pending to subject the real estate OF the said
simpson 10 tho payment Of bis debts. You arc
required 20 present your ciHims against the e.
tate ~ HE said simpson for al indication 10 = d.
Az watson. Commissioner at his Office In tho
said county on or before the 18Th day Of June
next.
Witness =. w watson. Clerk 81 said Court,
this 18th day Of April, 1891.
j. ". WATSON. Clerk
=. j CHOgAN. Attorasy. n ~ g7 GO So
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-04-22
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens bv iudy.
uenL or otherwise. on the real estate
or any part thereof OF Julia l.. Fitz-
gerald.
In pursuance OF decree of tho Cir.
cult Court OF Preston county, made i'm a
cause therein pending. to subject the
real estate of the said Julia l.. Fitzger-
aiu TO the satisfaction Of the liens
thereon, and you are hereby required
To present all claims held by Won and
each of YOU against the said Julia l..
Fitzgerald, which are liens ON her real
estate or any part OF il, for adjudica-
ton, to me, nj my Office in Kingwood
Preston county, West Virginia, on or
before the 18th day OF May, A. D.. 1897.
Given under my hand this 2ed day OF
April, A. D., 1897.
NRIL j. FoRTNEY, Com'r
Crogan N Morley, Atty for Plf.
i-22-0 T-dt-s3.uO
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Tunnelton Talk.
G. ]. CREsAP, Secretary.
dence Of the Argus

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Col Bill Lavslle spent Easter with
his family here
Misses Mary Stemple and Minnie
Smith spent Sunday in Grafton
We notice Mack Houk and Charlie
stevens on our streets again. Wei
come back, boys
Lloyd Edmends has opened his new
barber shop lie is good barber and
will treat you right.
Hugh Bonadeld left for Baltimore
last Friday to visit his sister Miss
Ethylind Bonaiield.
Willie Lavelle, who is attending
school in Baltimore, is visiting his
mother here. Willie is IA great base
ball enthusiast and carries book OF
rules in his pocket.
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MoTIcE To LIE noLpERs.

TO all persons holding liens by Judgment or
otherwise, on the real estate, any part
thereof Of Joseph Jackson.
In pursuance Uf a decree ~ tho Circuit COur
Of Preston count, made in a cause therein
pending to subject the real estate of tho said
Joseph Jackson To tho satisfaction Of tho liens
thereon, you are hereby required 20 present all
claims held by you and each OF you against the
said Joseph JAG son, which are liens on his real
estate or any part Of a., for adjudication. 20 me
az my Office in kingwOOd, Preston county. West
Virginia. on or before the 9th day OF June, a.
D.. 1897
Given under my hand this Goth day Of April,
A D., 1897. }. W. Watson Com'r
BROwN s. HYDE. Att'ys. a - VI 40 1890
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odd Fellows Anniversary

The Odd Fellows OF Kingwood. viii
observe the anniversary OF that founda
ton Of the or3er on next Monday
April Goth. All Odd Fellows OF Pre-,
ton County are requested to be present
Tbs members OF the Order will meet
at the lodge rooa ut o'clock u. n,
and march from there in regalia TO the
Court House where discourse will %,
delivered by the Rev. =. z. Crummett
one of the brightest of the Order IN
this State. The discourse will begin al
o'clock. The public are cordially in
vited to attend.
II. c. HYDE. Chairman Com.
q. J. CREsAP, Secretary.