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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
CROP CONDITIONS
- vorable in Some Portions-Unfa-
 vorable in Others.

Washington, May 1S.-The weather bu the week ended May F says:
 In the central valleys the week has been favorable for farming opera tions, but it has been too cool for napid germination. On the Atlantic coast the temperature conditions have been more favorable, which, with abundant rains, have caused rapid advancement of crops, but farm work has been retarded considerably as a result of the excessive moisture.
 Corn planting is now in progress in most of the northerly section, having been started during the week in North Dakota and Minnesota. In the southern states the early corn is caring, and is be- ling laid by. The reports indicate an im- provement in the condition of cotton in the CarolinaS, Georgia and Texas. In the last named state, however, some damage has resulted from excessive rains and in sects. Cool. nights have proved urfavor- able in Arkansas and Louisiana, where stands are poor and where insects have caused injury. Bad stands and com plaints from cut worms are also reported from Tennessee. Winter wheat con- tii1ues in most promising condition in the middle Atlantic states, Kentucky and Tennessee, and reports of damage from chinch bugs are numerous as far north as the Ohio river and Southern Missouri. Spring wheat seeding is now finished and the early seed generally doing well, but needs rain in portions of South Da- kota and Idaho and Washington.
 Transportation of tobacco has com- rnenced in Connecticut and Kentucky, but is not progressing favorabiy in Ten riessee and the Carolinas.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
INTERESTING COMPETITION
Americans to Compete With Italians in Ascending Noted Mountain-An
 -a9 Exploring Party.

New York, May 1S.--Prince Luigi of Savoy, will have interesting competition for the honor of being the first to ascend Mt. St. Elias. An expedition having the countenance of the United States gov efnment and under the leadership of Henry c. Bryant, of Philadelphia, left that city yesterday evening to explore the country about Mt. St. Elias and to ascend that mountain, if possible. It is oyer 18,000 feet high and lies in the dis puted territory between the United States and the British possessions in North America. The other members of the party are: Samuel J. Enkrin, of West chester, Pa, who was second in com mand of the Peary expedition of 1S93-94, and E. B. Titham, of the United States coast survey The American party goes by way of Chicago and St. Paul to Se- attle where a steamer for Sitka will be taken on May 29.
 | Prince Luigi proposes to reach San Francisco early in June and to go from there to Tacoma where he will take a steamer for Yakuta bay, which he calcu- lates reaching about June 25, afterward by boat and sleigh crossing the glaciers and mountains to the foot of St. Elias. The prince will be accompanied by sev- eral thoroughly. experienced Alpine guides and he expects to return to Italy the beginning of October.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
NOT SMOOTH SAILING.
Western Passenger Association Fails to Secure Much Desired Members
 Canadian Pacific Not Tn.

Chicago, May 1S.-H seems unlikely that the Western Passenger association will secure the membership it desires by the first of June. The executive com mittee has labored unceasingly to get the roads into the association, but despite all its efforts many roads have not yet become members and there seems to be no immediate prospect of their doing so. The Canadian Pacific has not yet signed the agreement and as a conse- quence neither the Great Northern nor the Northern Pacific have joined the as- sociation. They have practically as- sured Chairman White. of the executive committee, that they will join as soon as the Canadian Pacific becomes member and they have not absolutely refused to sign the agreement in case the Canadian Pacific finally refuses to join. The Wis consin Central and the Great Northern are still hanging out and they have giV en no indication of their intention.
 The agreement of the freight men en- tered into last week for the preservation extent it is considered desirable by the conservative members of the association. The lumber rates from Wisconsin points to the Mississippi river, which were in a ate of damoralization when the agree ment was formed, are still in the same condition and there seems to be no im- mediate chance for their betterment
 In various parts of the territory rates are demoralized and nobody seems to be making any effort to re-establish them on the old basis.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
THE RETREAT FROM EPIRUS.

Was Pitiable in the Extreme and Cost
 Hundreds ot Men Their Lives.
 London, May 19.--The correspondent of the Daily News at Patras describing the last retreat in Epirus with especial ref erence to the experiences of the Botza column at Prevesa, says: aI-
 One commander committed the mis- take of informing his weary, hungry and rain-soaked troops that they must re- treat quickly. There was narrow es- cap, from panic. The men retreated in fair order to the shore with the exception of 200, who had apparently not been warned, and were therefore either killed or taken prisoners. sf1.s
 At the shore, however, genuine panic occurred. The Turks were still quiet, but the Greeks finding no boats fell into despair and finally started to wade across the arm of the sea dividing them from Greek territory. It was two and a half hours job, the men laundering breast high in the water. When dawn broke the Turks discovered what was happening and began to shell the groups of waders whose position became most distressing. Many of them were drowned either falling wounded or stumbling out of their boats. The condition of the force when it finally reached a place of safety was in the last degree lamenta- ble. The total loss of the Epirus army during the three days fighting was 800 killed and 1000 wounded or missing. many of the latter of whom must be accounted dead.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
THE WAR IS ENDED.

Great Depression at Athens Over the
 Announcement-Gre Great Loss.
 London May 19.-There is still lack of accounts of the battle of Domokos from the Turkish side, but it is evident the Greek defeat was complete and decisive. An Italian officer with the Greeks puts their killed and wounded at 1000, but probably this is much exaggerated as the Greek positions were we'll protected and the retreat began as soon as they became untenable.
 It is believed that Edhem Pasha will insist upon the surrender to him of the passes over the Othris range before he consents to an armiStice, but save for a small force of Turkish cavalry following the retreating Greeks at a distance of 1000 yards the Turks have not attempted to attack the Greek rear guard.
 The war is virtually ended. The crown prince headed the retreat and his head quarters are now established close to Devernfortua pass, a very narrow gorge through the Othris range about twelve miles from LamaL
 The greatest depression exists at Ath- ens There is a complete collapse of the high hopes raised by the aptismistic dis patches from the front, but as yet there are no disorders. While the battle was in progress the government vainly en- deavored to get at the exact position and the number of casualties but Con- stantine sent only evasive replies. Very feeble were the shouts raised when ad- ditional troops started yesterday for the front. The Athenians are completely diSheartened.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
EASTERN COMPLICATION
Discussed Briefly by Lord Salisbury at the Junior Constitutional Club
 in London Last Evening.

London, May 1S.-speaking tonight at the Junior Constitutional club Lord Sal isbury touched briefly on the complica- tions in eastern Europe. The premier said that he regretted that political req sons precluded him from saying much on the subject of foreign affairs. The arm istice, which had been declared, was due to pressure exerted by six powers, es- pecially Russia. It was a very import ant step giving time for reflection and ne- gotiation, but it did not seriously dimin- ish the difficulties which had to be faced. Neither Turkey nor Greece ought to be under an illusion as to the real state of feeling in the United Kingdom. His lordship referred to tl;e sympathies of England for Greece as, founded upon classic association, liberalism in politics and community of religious conviction, as we'll as upon other influences, but such consideratio tions as these, he said could not be suffered to guide the policies of na- tons for their policy was to maintain peace by the strict observance of inter national engagements.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
GAR CRIES HOLD! ENOUGH! = s-H The White Bear Finally Shows : His Hand. ae FLAG OF TRUCE AT ARIA
 U Tu And the Announcement of Cessation of Hos
 F. tiIities by Yussuf. a
THE RETREAT FROM EPIRUS
Was Pitiable in the Extreme-Hundredsi of Greeks Lose Their Lives-Athenians Dis
 heartened Over the Finale = Some a
 Underhand Work Going On. .

Athens May 1S.-10 p. m.-After hoist ing a flag of truce at Arta this afterno6n a deputation of Turkish officers appeared on the frontier at the bridge over the river Arta (Architos) to negotiate with CoA Manos for an armistiee.
 May 19.-1 a. m.-The communication from the Turkish to the Greek command CT at Arta, which followed the rising of the flag of truce by the former was in Turkish and ran as follows:
 "On condition that no Greek soldier be- longing to any army of the service rs- mains on territory Of the Ottoman em- pire we have ordered that an armistice shall be concluded on sea and land with a view of arriving al an understanding.
 (Signed) "YUSSUFs Chief of Stait.s
 The Greek commander telegraphed to Athens for instructions and the govern msnt replied:
 "We authorize you to suspend hostiI- ties in order to discuss the conditions or an armistice."
 The government in notifying the enVoyS of the powers of this proposal said that inasmuch as Greece had intrusted her in terests to the powers it was for them to negotiate the conditions of an underestimate n
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
EX-SENATOR ]. R. PATTERSON Has a Close Call From a Would
 Be Assassin. IS THOUGHT TO BE INSANE War Y the Senator to Pay Him Large lndem- S nity for Use of Farm-The Man LS Was Also Blind.
IS THOUGHT TO BE INSANE

lew York, May 1S.--An attempt was ~- Ade today to kill ex-United States Sen ~ tor J. R. McPherson in his office in the V Lbridge building in this city. William B. Van Aiken, who made the attempt, Is partly blind and is said to be interested in suit in which the senator is also in volved. Van Aiken had an accomplice in the matter whose name is unknown and who escaped. Van Aiken was ar rested. He attempted to shoot the ex- senator, but was prevented from doing so by his secretary, Edward Flow. Van Aiken was arraigned in police court this afternoon and remanded in default of S, 900 bail.
 MT. McPherson has admitted that he knew Van Aiken several years aago. Van Aiken" said MT. McPherson, was once very wealthy man, owned prop erty in New Jersey and was contractor He built several docks in this city and New Jersey. He was obliged to mort gage a good deal of his property and I bought one of his Jersey farms at mortgage sale. 1 never had dire ct trans action with the man, but he came to me afterwards and claimed that l had en- tered into an agreement with him to run the farm oil equal profit shares. He insisted that l owed him $280 900 and in November last brought suit in the su- preme court l had the suit transferred to the United States court and since that time he has not attempted to revive the suit. l am inclined to believe that the man is insane. Van Aiken told me this morning that he was tired out waiting for his lawyer to settle the case and thought that we could settle between ourselves. I told him l did not want to talk to him and that he had better go away and if he wanted to know any thing about the case he must see my lawyer. As I said this his accomplice deliberately turned a chair so that Van Aiken was directly opposite me and sat with his knees against mine. Then Van, Aiken said will you settle the case? I said 1 would not. He made move to- wards his hip pocket and l got up and went out into my secretary's office. If it had not been for MT. Lows action in the matter I would have been killed"
 Rufus N. Williams the attorney for Van Aiken, said that he would not put in any defense and the case was set for the grand jury.
 MT. McPherson said that he is very anxious to secure the capture of Van Aken's companion, who was poorly dressed and not the sort of looking man Van Aiken would know intimately. Van Aiken in court declared that in go- ing to the office of MT. McPherson he had no intention to shoot him, but simply wanted settlement of the suit.
 At the hotel where Van Aiken lives 1t is said that this was the first day that he has left the house since last fall. He was always looked upon as a respecta- ble business man and was always an ob- ject of sympathy on account of his par tial blindness. He has been almost blind for two years. He is said to have one son and to be a Widower
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
JAMES D. HILLH0USE
Appointed Chief Inspector of Mines--His Two Associates Named Also
 All Capable Men.

Montgomery, Ala, May 18.-(Spec:al)- Gov. Johnston today announced the ap- pointment of the following state mine inspectors:
 s Jas. D. Hillhouse, chief inspector.
 John M. Duncan and Frank Culver house, associates. E Representative John Harkins, of Jef- ferson, would likely have been allowed one of the places had he not been dis barred by the constitutional provision which prohibits a member of the legis- lature from holding an office created by the assembly of which he is member.
 All of the gentlemen are practical and scientific miners of the Birmingham dis trict-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
MEMORIAL SERVICES
For the Repose of the Soul of the Late Due D'Aumale-Queen Victoria and
 Wales Send Tokens.

Paris, May 1S.-Memorial services for the repose of the soul of the lat- Due D'Aumale were held this afternoon in the Church of the Madeline. The ceremonies, which were most imposing, were att end ed by all tn: French minis CTS, the mem bers of the French Institute and great number of public officials, all in uni- form.
 Queen Victoria was represented by the Hon. Col. w. P. Darlington, one of her majesGy's equerri;s in ordirnry, and the Prince of Wales was represented by MaJ. Gen. Arthur Edward Ellis, one of -i.he princes equerries.
 Queen Victoria sent wrath of laur- els and lilies, tied with a sat in ribbon. upon. which was inscribed: "A mark of respect. affection and sincere friendship from his faithful friend and cousin, Vic toria R. l." The Prince of Wales sena similar wreath.
 "A guard of honor, consis ing or two battalions of infantry and ditachnents of cavalry and artillery. was drawn up before the church. which was heavily draped the draperies bearing the arms of the house of France. After the relig- ious services the coffin con aiming the re- mains of the late Due D'Aumale w,as placed in front of the church and the troops marched past. the bands playing the march of the "Sanbriegen Muse"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
A SUDDEN CHANGE.
Russia Showed Her Hand and An Armis-
 tice Was the Result.

Russia Showed Her Hand and An Armis-
 tice Was the Result.
 Constantinople, May 1S-There was a sudden and unexpected change in the political situation shortly before noon to- day. Russia quietly showed her hand and thereby forced Germany and Turkey out of the game to all intents and pur- poses.
 Last night and early this morning Tur- key, supported by Germany, was prac- ideally defying Russia, France, Austria, Great Britain and Italy, insisting upon the annexation of Thessaly in addition to huge war indemnity and seemingly was determined to march upon Athens. The ministers received official advice from Sofia today announcing that orders has been issued for the partial mobfla- tion of the Bulgarian army, possibly at the instigation of Russia. There was a hurried consulta tion of the ministers. The war party was for further defiance, but in the end pacific counsels seemed to have prevailed, for at Il :35 a. m. orders were telegraphed to Edhem Paaha. the Turkish mmander-in-chief in Thessaly, to cease hosti,ities. The peace negotia- tiops will now be undertaken in real earnest and the Greeks will most likely be spared any further humiliation.
 It tra anspires that the czar made a di- rect appeal to the sultan to order his troops to cease hostilities and arrange an arnistIce, and this, coupled with the fact that most serious results would have en- sued if Turkey had persisted in her de- liant attitude growing out of the present stste of affAtrs. Tewfik Pasha. the Turk
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
MONTHLY STATEMENT

Of Collections of the Internal Revenue
 Department Show Decrease. < Washington t May 1S.-The monthly statement, of the collection of internal revenue shows that the total receipts for the month of April were $11, 1884, ,539, a de- Urease of $96, ,705, as compared with April, 1886. ,,'.7sfea. 1e,
 For the last ten months the receipts az gregated $122. .350. .404,. an increase, as com- pared with the same period of last year, of s69O0S3. The receipts for April last from the several sources of revenue are given as follows:
 Spirits. $6.079.616. a decrease as com parei with April, 1896. of $60,205 Tobac- co, S25517 .146:l ipcrease, s197. .451. Ferment- ed liquors, s2s620, ,932: decrease, $230. TAI. Oleomargarine. s85,616; increase. 4,0e1. Filled eisseses 3.0s5 Miscellaneous. $25,- 19es z .S
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
AN INTERSTATE SHOOT
In Which a Savannah Team Captured
 the First Prize.

Savannah, Ga., May 1S.-The interstate shoot on the Avondale range began to- day. The principal tropby-the De Renne cup, presented to the Range asso- citation by Wymberly J. De Renne, of this city-was won by the team of the Savan- nah volunteer guards battalion on a score of 95S out of a possible 1,200. The team from the first regiment of cavalry was a good second with a score of 9SS, while the team from the First regiment of in- fantly of this city, scored 753.
 The match for the De Soto cup will be shot by the same teams tomorrow.
 Matches between company teams, mem Der eff which have never participated in interstate shoots, anf individual matches are also in progress.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19

ish minister for foreign affairs, called up- on the dean of the diplomatic corps, Baron Von Calico, this afternoon, to con- vey to the foreign ministers the sultan's decision to arrange an armistice. It is now believed that the terms of peace will be negotiated directly between Turkey and Greece.
 The sultan ordered two hospitals of six hundred and one hundred beds, reSpec- lively, to be erected near the YiIi1iz Kiosk, in order to enable him to visit the Turk ish soldiers who have been wounded in the campaign against the Greeks.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
THE RETREAT WAS ORDERLY.

London, May 1S.-The correspondent of the Times at Athens says:
 It appears that the retreat from Do- mol1os was orderly in spite of the fact that the order was given at o'clock in the morning. All the artillery was brought away except few heavy guns that were left at the acropolis of Domo- kos. A considerable quantity of war material was, however, abaudc D d.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
CALHOUN IGNORED.
Havana Yacht Club Tenders Him
 Breakfa si5-Den!al of Rnmor


 Havana, May 1S.-Senor Diaz, mayor of HavaIn, paid visit tc the HotN- 4n- gleterre today 10 meet w. J. Cd.noul, who came here to represent the Ame.t- can government in the investigation into the circumstances of the death tf Dr. Ruiz The Havana yacht club gave breakfast to Mir. Calhoun at their club.
 The statement has been published in New York that Consul General Lee hll made a report to the American state de- partmert in the course of which he had seriously censured Caps.-Gen. Weyler, ard representative of La Lucha has interviewed MT. Calhoun on the subject. Mir Ca lloun said that no reflection had been made by him on Capt. Gen. Weyler to the American government in any way, ari that he bad never said in any report that the insurgents could expel the Span- ish troops under the existing circum- stances. Gen. Lee is much annoyed by the circulation of these- uE-oun1ei re- ports and has written an earnest letter to the Marquis Ahumada denying the re- mort
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
JOHN BILL NOTIFIED

Washington. May 1S.-Secretary Sher- man has forma Bly notified the British e'overnmena through Sir Julian Panuce- tore the ambassador here, thai the United States senare having Tailed to rat fly the treaty providing for general arbi- tration that document has failed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
RAILWAY TRAINMEN
Hold Their Biennial Conference at

Hold Their Biennial Conference at To-
 ronto-Ladies' Auxiliary Also Meets.
 Toronto, May 1S.-Ths biennial confer ence Of the Irll.rnational Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen opened here today. Delegates from nearly every state in the union and provinces of Canada are in at tendance This is the first time the Brotherhood had met in Canada, and the local reception committee has made com plete arrangements for the reception of fAe visitors, Assot1sred with tfa foyin erhoot Is nre ias.ies' nnxiNary. Rrfther' hood of Railway Trainmen, which Is rep resented by Miss A. A. Downing, grand secretary and treasurer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
ORDERED TO CEASE FIRING.

Athens, May 1S.-Orders have been sent to the Greek commander in Epirus to cease firing in view of the armistice.
 A dispatch from Arta says the Greeks retreated from their position in good or der, The reports are denied that panic prevails there and that many of the in- habitants are leaving.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
SOME uNDERHAND WORK.

London. May 1S.-The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Athens says that he has absolute proofs that one of the powers has made serious underhand eff forts to undo the work of the European concert .. .5.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-19
WANTS SOME PIE.

< washingtofs May is.-B. F. Brfmway
 has made application for appointment as collector of Internal revenue at Atlanta,