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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
serntor Tlllman asked taat time be

Senator Tillman asked that time be given for such amendment.
 In view of the fac, however, that the senate was under agreement to vo.e at o'clock there could be TO postponemerit except under unanimous consent.
 Senator Garter, who from the first has been one of the most active and effective oppofn1nts of the treaty, interpose1 ob- jeetGcns. He said he would put no ob- stacle in the way of the postponement of the vote until another day, but if the Ndte was l5o be taken today he would insist upon it at the specified time. lie made a very pungent speech in opposi- tion. He s1id there could be no doubt of the partiabty of the government and people of the United States toward the settlement of disputes by arbitration, and that for this reason there would never be any difficulty in securing an agresrncnt fer arbitration for any spe- dlfic dispute with any nation, but it was ntlt rI;loessauy for cur people to tie them selves in securing an agreement of un- certain acope and purport, especially with a oountry which had shown itself SD completely cut of sympathy with the feelings of the people of the United States by the position England had taken in European affairs. MT. Carter advise the senate to let well enough alone.
 Senator Hoar replied briefly, going over the general argument in favor of the treaty and contending especially that the objection of inconsistency in regard to terri torda1 claims was not well found- ed.
 The remainder of the debate was of a running character.
 Senator White remarked that the docu- n1ent was full OF illogical propositions, and said furthermisra that its syntax would have to be improved before it could be thoroughly acceptable. It was evident before the ballot was completed that lthIa notion to ratlfy would be beaten. The absence of some senators impaired Who were considered favorable to arbi- tration was accepted as an unfavorable indication The covert opposition to ratification was made very manifest af- ter the vote was announced. SoGr,2 sea- atcrs who were recorded among the yeas spoke quite openly of objectionable features, confessGng that they had cast their votes inl the affirmative in def2r- epce to public oFinion. Among those Who waitel in the senate corridors to receive the news was MT. Michael Da- witt who appeared much plea sed at the result
 Sern tor Davis chairman of the commit tee on foreign relations, declined to ex- press an opinion for publica tion but talked freely with his friends. To them he attributed the defeat to the feeling of dissa tisfalctinn at EngIand's course in the struggle of the Greeks to- liberate ion and in the Armenian massacres, and with the evident designs of Great Brit ain upon, the Transvaal
 Upon the conclusion of the proceedings all of which were in executive session, the senate refused Do authorize the pub Ecation of the details.
 At 5:10 D. m. the senate adjourned.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
OUR SIDE HAS CONQUERED. With Gods Help, Says Crown
 Prince Constantine. TURKS BEFORE VELESTIN0 Meet With Disastrous RepuIss at the Hands
 of the Greeks NEAR PHARSAlOS ANOTHER DOSE Of the Same Kind Was Given Them-The Veteran Smolenski Telegraphs "The
 Brigade of Velestino Is De-
 luged With Blood,''
TURKS BEFORE VELESTIN0
NEAR PHARSALOS ANOTHER DOSE

Athens, May 5.-The Athens core spondent of the Daily News says that 10000 Turks attacked the Greek position at Velestino. The fight occurred at s o'clock this evening and it is evident the Greeks have met with great success. There has been gerat slaughter at Phara- salos where the battle is proceeding. Crown Prince Constantine telegraphs as to the engagement at Velestino:
 With Gods help our side has con- quered."
 The Athens correspondent of the Times says:
 Simultaneously with the attack at Velestino the Turks attacked the Greek outposts at Tatar, near Pharsalos It is said that both attacks have been re- pulseds by the Greeks. Gen. Smolenski says:
 "The brigade at velestino is deluged with blood."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
BASE BALL.
NATIONAL LFAGuE,

Boston, Mass. May 5.-The Bostons defea ted the Phlladelphias again today, the home team punching Their hits in the seventh. Young Stahl distinguished him self with the stick. A
 Score: R.H.E. Boston,. :. ...O 0O12O4 - 14 1 Philadelphia. ..2 0 O210 0 O. 13
 Bhtterie9-Lewis and Ganzel; Olth and Clements. Umpire-Emslie. Time, 2:07.
 Pittsburg, Pa, May 5.-The Pirates and Cclonels played two games and splat even om the day. Hawley's miserable work ir the first inning and a half was respon- sible for the loss of the fist game. Hem ming was taken out in the third inning because the home ream was hitting him hard. The second game was played. Beth pitchers had their opponents guessing most of the time.
 Score: RHE Pittsburg.. .. 70 4 8 1 o 0 0-8 12 ] Louisville. .. Il 411OO3 0 O-1O 12 {
 Batterise-Hawley, Hastings, Hughey and Merritt; Hemming, Cunningham and Wilson. Umpfre-sheridan. Time, 2:o5.
 Second game: RHE Pttsburg.. :. 70 OOOO21*- 6 Louisville... ....1 0 % 0 % 0-2 5 ]
 Batteries-TannehiM and Sugden; Hill and Wilson. Umpire-Sheridan. Time 1:40.
 New York May 5-Gama at Washing ton postponed on account of wet grounds
 Chicago, Ill, May, 5-In but one inn ing was the Colts able to hit Donahue 10 advantage, while the Browns punched their hits in four different innings, final ly winning out in the ninth on two singles, a double and Connor's fourth hit a triple.
 Score: RHE Chicago .. .. Il o 90 OOO 0-7 ' s; St Louis, .. Il 1 0 8 o 0 8 g IS V:
 Batteries-Grffith tn and Kittredge; Don. ohue and McFarlanda Umpfre-O'Day Time, 2 hours.
 Brooklyn, N. Y, May 5.-Superb pitch. ing by Kennedy. brilliant work by rhe fielders and ability to hit Pond at oppor- tune moments contributed to a victory for Brooklyn today.
 lScors: RHE Brooklyn :. .. 70 1 % 0 30 *-5 12 2 Baltimore. .. 70 2 0 o O o 1-3 5
 Batteries-Kennedy and Grim; Pond and Robinson. Umpire-Hu:S-. Time, :45
 Cleveland, May 5.--The Reds and In- dians played an interesting game today Both pitchers did good work.
 Score: RHE Cleveland. 10 20 200 0 O. 2 10 2 Cincinnati ......0 2 0 0 0 O1 0 0-3 8 C
 Batetries-Wilson and Thinner; Den- man and Pettz. re-McDermo:t Time 1 :45
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA

Hears of Her Sisters Death the Next
 Morning-All Social Function Ended.
 London, May GA dispatch to the Times from Vienna says:
 Not until this morning "Wednesday had the emperor and empress of Austria heard that tlTs Duchess DAlenc,n was among the victims The empress was deVoitedly attached to her sis CT, and is completely overcome by the bereave- ment. The dinner which was to have been given to the queen regent and the queen of Holland at che Chateau Lainz, where the emperor and epmress ars stay ing, has been cancelled.
 Mime. Josephine Porges, one of the victims, was a n'sar relative of the we'll known Vienna banker, Ephreussi.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
SOMETHING WILL DROP.

Columbia, s. C., May 5.--Attorney- General King has completed his investi- gaton in the dispensary scandals today consequently the contempla. ed arrests were not made. The evidence duplicates a number of officials. and the attorney general stated tonight that some ac.ion would be taken tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
THE TURF.
NEWPORT RESULTS.

Cincinnati, May 5.-Ancther jockey was disabled by an accident at the Newport track today. Patty Whack, a maiden 9 year-old ran away with w. Hill just before the second race and jumped the fence. Hills left leg was crushed and the filly's right side was badly cut. Pat ty Whack went to the post after Randall had been substituted. Weather fair; track muddy Summaries:
 First Race-Slx furlongs. Cynthia H., 4,fJo l, won; Red, to 1, second; Asaph, 8 to l, third. Time. 1:201a
 Second Race-Four furlongs. Ella Rae, 2 to 1, won; Pure Gold. 4 to l. second !; Fairland, l to g. third. Time, O:5S1s 5 to l. won; Ondague, to 5, second; Ali me Goodwin, to 1, third. Time, 1:49%
 Fourth Race-Six furlongs. Fred Barr, IS to 1. won; Nimrod 8 to 5, second; Uncle Simon. 9 to B. rihird. Time, 1:20.
 Fifth Race-Flve furlongs. Dan Rice, to 5, won; The Doctor. even, second; St. Raymond, 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:O6A.
 AQUEDUCT RESULTS.
 New York, May 5.-There was good attendance at the Aqueduct races today, and the sport was fairly good. sum- maries:
 First Race-Fcur and half furlongs. Money Spinner, g to 5, won; Sly Fox, 8 to 5, second; Sensa sational, to l. third. Time, 0:56H.
 second feuce-One mile. Petrel, 5 10 ], won; Premier, 3 to l. second; Lambent, to 1, third Time, AS 1-5.
 Third Race-Four and hah furlongs, selling. Julian, 13 to 5. won; Walter Crest, 4 to 1, second; Gepero, 6 to 1, third. Time, 0:56h. selling Parme san, 2 to l. won; L,eedsvitle. 8 to ,. second; Ben Roland, 15 to 1. third. Time, 1:27
 Flfth Race-Six fullongs, selling. Rifle. to 5. won; Mistral. to !. second: K Ray, 12 to l. third. Time, 1:1s 2-5.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
A PROTEST FROM GREECE.

Athens, May 5-An American man-of- var has just joined the international squadron al Phaloium.
 The Greek government has protested to the powers against the acts of violence and rapine being committed by the Turks in TheSSaly
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
oAUCUssING ON coMlMITrEEs.

Washington, May 5.-A caucus of re- publican sena.ors was held this afternoon and the report of the committee on com mittees was adopted. The democrats will hold caucus tomorrow to name their choicesL after which the commi,tee- men on both sides will be officially an- nounced. 'r
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
CEN. MILES 1s OFF

New York. May h.--Mlai. .-Gen. Nelson A. Miles, United stases army. accom- panied by Capt. Maus of his staff. sailed today for Southampton. Gen. Miles is going to observe lhe military operations in the war between Greece and Turkey
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
EDHEM PAsHA CUT LOOSE.

f7arissa May 5.-(Campaign in Thes-- saly).-Six divisions of Turkish troops have marched forward to Pharsalos, and it is understood hera that the porte has given Edhem PaSha free hand
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
TT COMES VERY HIGH.

London, May 5.-A dispatch to the Times from Constantinople says that heavy and extraordinary expenditure of the war department from March 13, 1896, to April IS, 1897, were f3, 800, 900 sterling.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

The president today sent to the sem ate the following nominations:
 Henry A. Castle, of Minnesota, auditor of the possoffice department.
 Stanford Newell, of Minnesota, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotenti- ary of the United States to the Neither lands. Tarus Bixby, of Minneso-a, commis- sioner to negotiate with the Indians of the Cherokee and Choctaw nations.
 Eli P. Jennings, postmaster of New De- catur, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
TURKISH wARsHIPs MOVE.

Salonica, May 5-It is officially an- nounceId that six Turkish warships have left the Dardanelles, and after prodeed- ing to the Cas9andra peninsula sailed for tine Island of Lemons (Sta1liri).
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
A BATTLE NOW ON
Between the Turks anid Greeks Neaf Ve- lsstino-Suspicfous Schooner
 Captured.

Athens, May 5.-(Campaign in Thes- saly).-The Greek fleet has captured at the entrance of the Gulf of Salonica a
 schooner, in which Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett, the Anglo-American member of parliament, recently visited Turkey. The vessel will be taken to the Piraeus foqS examina tion.
 5 p. m.-A private dispatch received hore from the front says that a battle between the Greeks and Turks began today al Aivili, between Velestino and PnarSalcs
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-06
Ex-PRRAcHEIR HANGED.

Somervtlie. N. J., May 5.-Jacob s. Johnson, colored. an ex-preacher, was hanged here today for the murder of Annie Beekman He died protesting his innocence.
The sun., 1897-05-09
TO HONOR WASHINGTON.
THE GREAT MONUMENT TO BE UN-
TEIL ED IN PHILADELPHIA.

May nB TO See ut Dcdicnted-The state Society
or the Cincinnati Raised the Money-Tho
story or the stntuo-How the Monu-
puent Will Appear - Tho Programme.
Tho monument to the memory Of tho Father
OF his Country which the State Society of tho
Cincinnati of Pennsylvania has erected In Fair
mount Park, Philadelphia. is the most important
group OF sculpture over raised in America. Tho
society," moro than eghty-fvo years ago, pro-
joctod It rs n tribute from his comrades In
arms. The almost insignificant sum at that
timo contributed has been SO carefully
handled that II has acquired the vast
proportions of quarter Of n million OF dollars,
and 1t is now the proud privilege Of the original
Cincinnati to fulfil their trust. and 10 present
this beautiful structure to their chief city.
Its dedication, May 15 inst, will be an event
OF national significance and Importance.
The collection Of subscriptions for this monu-
ment was commenced in 1911 by mon who fought
In the Continental army with Washington.
On tho Fourth OF July of that year tho Society
Of tho Cincinnati, which still had In its member
ship men who had fought in tho Revolution.
met in the State House and adopted measures
necessary to sot on foot tho erection Of monu'
mont which should flttingly commemorate the
character and virtues Of tho Father Of his Coun-
try. When tho dedication takes place, next
week. tho ninety.sixth year of the existence of
The sun., 1897-05-09
HERoSs MUST NOT BE KILLED.
Their PIumes Hiring $500 n Pound. but tho
Birds Mustn't He Destroyed.

CARACAS, Venezuela, April 2O.-Last year
number OF bird hunters came to this country
from the United States to hunt hcrons. How
many of them camo is not exactly known, but it
is certain that five OF them landed at La Guayra,
and four others turned up in Maracaibo. Even
II no more came. these hunters were enough to
slaughter myriad of tho birds; and tho
slaughter has been so great for number Of
years that tho Government has now taken steps
to regulate the hunting of herons in order to
prevent their determination.
II has been profitable business for tho
hunters, though they get from each bird only II
few valuable feathers. These arc the long fine
plumcs that grow on the back part of the neck:
They are said 10 be worth $3.50 TO 200 pound
in the United States. whero they are in great
demand among milliners. 1t lakes u great
many birds to supply pound OF feathers. ana
the slaughter has been enormous. The birds
are highly valued here for they, destroy great
deal OF the vermin that infe5t this tropical
land. HerOns are particularly abundant around
Lake Maracaibo and Lake Sinnmaica.
The Government ha5 now prohibited the hunt'
ing of herons with firearms throughout vene-
Znela. Plnmes may be gathered, but the birds
must not be killed. Plume hunters will require
| a license, and the quality and quantity OF the
plumes collected, and tho rookeries from which
| they are obtained, must bo reported. Heavy
penalties Will be imposed upon any persons dc
| stroyng the birds collecting the plumeS In an
improper manner,
The sun., 1897-05-09
LAND OF FRUIT AND FLOWERS.
Wonders and Beauty orthe santa Clara valley
California.
Letter to the Springfield Republican.

letter TO the Springfield Republican.
The wonderful resources OF tho Santa Clara
Valley arc so well known that tho very name
has becomd, in a measure. a household word
with Californians. One could not be introduced
to this wonderful valley at moro auspicious
season than the spring. Every inch OF Its
thousands OF acres is n show of blossoms of
every description. The fruit orchards arc a
mass Of fluffy white. the nearest semblance OF
snow that the dwellers of this valley know. The
Santa Clara Valley is closed in by the Santa
Cruz Mountains ON the west and the Coast
Range ON the east. The rivers as they come
from the mountain heights bring down rich
alluvial soil and keep tho fertile ground well
moist0ned, and against the long dry months
when u raineth not, the far-sighted farmers
have built immense reservoirs, from whi h.
through well constructed canals, they irriRate
thousands of acres of fruit orchards and vine
yards. The special climatic conditions have
made this valley the fruit garden OF California.
Grapes, figs, olives, prunes, cherries, apricots,
pears, peaches, almOnds-all grow to equal
perfection, and are picked canned, and shipped
all over the globe. San jose, the queen city of
tho Santa Clara Valley is callod "the Garden
City" IL is nifty miles south from San Fran
cisco and about its pleasant homes all kinds OF
semi-trOpical plants flourish, such as callas.
fuchsias, heliotropes. and geraniums, the latter
growing over house walls In n very fascinating
sort of way. Every known variety OF rose
grows after Its own sweet WILL till one IL lost In
admiration at this daily flower show.
The sun., 1897-05-09

stone. Assistant Treasurer. and Col. Harmer.
Secretary. William Wayne, the present Presi-
dent, is a descendant Of Mad Anthony Wayne,
and was admitted 70 tho society IN lsSS' ,,,s,
from the officers OF the American army. and as
they were generally taken from the citizens OF
america they posscsssee,d high yenoraom tos
Qnintus Cincinnatus, and being resolved to iol-
low his example by returning to their citizen
ship, they thought proper, to denominate them-
solves the Society Of the Cincinnati
Among the immutablo principles which FORM
the basis of the society may be mentioned: An
inccssant attention to preserve inviolate those
exalted rights and liberties of human nature,
for which they have fought and blcd and with.
out which the high rank OF n rational being Is n
curse instead of q blessing.
An unalterable determination TO promote
and cherish between the respective States that
union and national honor SO essentially neces-
sary 10 their happiness and the future dignity
Of the American empire.
OF Swedish granite, and reached from four stdos
by thirteen steps, symbolical OF tho thirteen
original States rises pedestal bearing an eques-
trian statue in bronze Of Gen. Washington
colonial uniform OF the American army, large
military cloak being thrown artistically around
his commanding figure. While dignihcd. tho
whole conception is full of animation: In his left
hand Washington holds tho roins of his horse,
ono of tho animals fore feet being raised In tho
act OF moving.
tains, served by allcgorical figures of American
Indians, representing four rivers. the Delaware.
Hudson, Potomac. and Mississippi, On tho sides
each OF these fountains is guarded by typical
and back of tho pedestal are two allcgorical
groups That on tho front represents America,
seated, and holding in ono hand cornucopia
in the Sher trident and So syns s
act of receiving from her victorious sons the
trophies OF their conquest. Below this group is
The sun., 1897-05-09
MARINE CORPS DETAILS.
The Treatment OF Col. Forney ana Lieut.. Col.
Higbee said to he Persecution.

,r-,,,,.,,. ,, .r. so o,,.-,
WASHINGTON. May s.-Ihe order obliging
Lieut..Co Hgbee to dismount and march afoot
with the Marine Battalion in the Grant Day
-, .I ..,, IL, ,
parade, sald gentleman iainiiiar win naval
matters. "savors OF petty persecution and is in
n lin, with tho treatment NJ Col Fornev
..nH :. ~, "'ll -. ' e,N,', S,,
lhere are TWO Soioheis IN the MARINE corps
the senior being the Colonel Commandant.
Whom that Office becones vacant II ia f,lled nv,
-, -, ~
selection from the neid oncers OF the corps. In
The sun., 1897-05-09
FLOUR AT 4 CENT 4 POUND.
Large Business Done In Waste Samples at
the Produce Exchange.

the Produce Exchange.
Visitors to the Produce Exchange often call
attention to the great number OF pasteboard
boxes filled with flour, which are arranged on
the handicapped tables on the floor Of the Ex-
change. Each one Of these boxes contains
sample of n particular brand OF flour which
some broker has for sale. The prospective
customer walks up to a broker. and the -four
is inspected. A small portion is taken from
box. and. with the addition OF a little water. the
broker makes small dough ball, to show how
that particular brand OF -four acts. This opera
tion over. the dough ball is put into large tin
pan. with which every table is supplied.
None Of this flour goes to waste. Every bit OF
it is sold in the store down in tho basement to
people who come every morning to buy the
-four. They get it for a cent pound, and they
can purchase two pounds or as many hundred
pounds. The store opens at o'clock In the
flour is exhausted. 1t is located in room in
the basement. on the stone street side OF the
ESry dE after Sn the close Of bust
grade. is gathered up and brought down to the
store, whore i'll it j. nut m into a large bin and
OF all these grades makes the most nourishing
-four that that can be produced The ann annuel income
tion bureau. The dough balls are gathered up
daily. and sold to Ca paste manufaGturer. From
their sale about $500 a year Is realized.
The buyers of the flour comprise almost every
nationality. Italians are tho largest buyers
They come 10 the store. both men and women, in
parties of from four To dozen, bringing huge
bags or sacks, which they MI with from one TO
tw ohundrcd pounds Of flour. Another regular
customer is the prctzel baker, who comes around
about twice a week and buys up the entire
supply OF flour foE one day, which he uses in
making nrc,,zeals This leaves The regular pur
ticular day, and they have tried to induce the
clerk TO drop the pretzel man us customer
The sun., 1897-05-09
HATS OFF OR ON IN GRINT,s ToMBq
should visitors Uncover Their Heads ms n Mark
OF Respect To- the Dead

To THE EDITOR OF TIE SuN--SiY On Sunday
went TO Grants tomb. IL was a stormy, un-
pleasant day. Riverside Drive. thronged on
fair Sundays, was nearly deserted. Still, there
were met some persons men and women BOTH
going to and from the tomb. in the rain.
On the way asked myself il l should uncover
upon entering tho tomb. and it seemed to mo
that should not. am by no means lacking in
respect for the dead. ] served In the army and
81 believe that am as patriotic AS any man; but
II seemed 10 me that to uncover would be u
supertiuous act, which would not add to the
testimony Of my presence.
In tho tomb found about forty persons
Perhaps half were men. and haif women. or
the men two had removed their hats. One of
these was man OF forty; tho other, a young
man of twenty. TO them the removal of Tho
hat seemed proper token OF respect.
SEQ no reason why men should uncover at
tho tomb-thero Is no reason why men should
not do so II the spirit prompts to that further
form Of expression. CITIZEN,