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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
REDUCTION OF RATES.
Railroads In Trust With the Local Iron Producers-Generous Response
 to Their Request

The present conditions, insofar as they relate to the local iron market, will be greatly improved in the near future.
 This improved condition is the result of several conferences b.tween local iron producers and railroad magnates.
 The conferences were for the purpose of discussing the rates on raw and finished iron to and from this city with view of having them cut in order to allow local operators to compete with the iron king of Pennsylvania.
 With che lights turned on, the railroad officials readily saw. where prompt ac- ton on their part was necessary, and that they responded may be seen by the fol- lowing rates, which become effective to- day:
 TO Cincinnati, s225; Louisville. $2 St. Louis. $275; Evansville, $2.25; Chicago, $3. .25; Cleveland, $3.50; Detroit, $3.40
 The cut on raw produoss, viz: Iron ore, hemetite, coal and coke will approximate about per cent.
 The railroads are to be commended on this generous action, and their action will not go unrewarded.
 The companies making the above cuts are ,,he Louisville and Nashville, the Ala bama Great Southern and the Southern.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
DESIGNATION.
? cairo lEgyptl sphinx.

From Ghe Cairo (EgypD Sphinx.
 Trans! Tramsl Trams! Three piasters to the Great Pyramid! What desecra- ton! There is something ,:upendous and gnandiose about that hoary monument of antiquity in its loneliness, hallowed by rhe past centuries, at once puzzle and an awe in it's magnificent solitude. Now there is to bean electric train from Kasr- el-Nil bridge to Ghe pyramid. The mod ern spirit of iLnovaltion cares nothing for the solemnity of solitude. and nothing for the fitnsss of things. Next, there will be a restaurant on ,op of that giant pile, and a hydraulic lift to carry one to the top. The times are indeed changed, and we with thsm. Drink Cilsops Bitters, ," Pyramid beer is the best" After wis.,. iifng Chufu's tomb take Parasyncrater- kolopoulo,s, brandy" These and others will greet the eyes of visitors to the pyra- mid next year. The fates forefend and may the Socf;ty for the Preservation of Egyptian Antiquities forbid. O Cairenes if you wish 10 disgust the best class of visitors, you are going the right way to do 1t.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
TRAINED ANIMALS.
Seventy Trained Horses and Twenty four Elephants Performing at
 One Time.

Few can imagine the time and patience necessary to train a flock of coclzatoos, these apparently stupid birds so that they will comprehend words of com mand. Think. if you can, what it Is to train a flock of geese, whose intractable nature is so we'll known, and think, also, of the difficulty of training pigs, goats, pigeons, sheep, dogs, and cats, so that they will perform clever and difficult tricks at the word of command. And still again reflect what difficulties had to be overcome in betting lions to submit to be harnessed to chariots. Yet it has all been done, and done remarkably well, too, and besides these, strange to say, monkeys, horses, ponies, bears, hyenas, partners, leopards, tigers, wolves camels, giraffes and zebras, have been so we'll instructed that one would think they were all endowed with human reason. Some of the tricks these animals execute border on the miraculous, others again appear amazing, while some are the most laughable ever seen. It IS one Of the most astonishing displays of trained an- imals ever exhibited, astonishing, be- cause aside from the fact that there are so many of them, they are all trained to execute such wonderfully difficult tricks and feats and still more so be- cause hitherto most of these creatures have been considered untamable and some Of them intractable. It is really astounding to see such animals of dame- trically opposite natures performing in harmony together at the simple word of a weaponless trainer. And now seventy horses have been trained to execute all manner of tricks at one time in one ringl or rather several concentric rings. Ev- erything, however, in this line is possi- ble with Barnum & Bailey. in whose greatest show on earth these queer trained creatures will be seen, as well as hundreds of other sights. There will be a circus in three rings, on three ele- vated stages races on big track, aer- ialists, hippodrome, museums, and the grand iiew entertairmept jr the men agerie of all kinds of nigh class artists together witt; oa exhibition of living hu- man curiosities- All will be here, un- divided, on sixty-four railroad cars. with the new historical free street parade on Saturday, May 22.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01

quarters in Athens the new cabinet seems about to enter a hopeless struggle.
 A comparison between the commissar- fat of the two armies is sent by the Eng fish correspondent relative to the strength of the Turkish forces and the weakness of the Greeks. The Greek leader, Gen. Smolenski. naturally makes the most of his momentarily success at Velistino with-the hope of putting fresh courage into his men. It appears that the Greeks In order to meet the Turks at Velistino, had dangerously denuded Pharsalos, leaving it open to a sudden attack by the Turks.
 The movements of Osman Pasha ap- pear as mysterious as ever. He appears to be strengthening the defenses of Kar- ada, where five large Krupps, ammuni- tion and five squadrons of cavalry have just arrived.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
THE WITHDRAWAL OF GOLD.
For Export Has Caused No Alarm as
 There Is Plenty on Hand.

Washington, April SO.-Todays with drawals from the New York sub-treas- ury of $4,000,000 in gold coin and bullion for export is not viewed with apprehen- sion at the treasury department, old of- ficials of the department calling attention to the fact that during the last twenty years and more here has been an annual outward movement of gold from this country to Europe, usually beginning in April or May and ending in mid-sum- mer and a corresponding return move ment during the winter months.
 The last three years, however, have been marked by abnormal gold move ments, based on abnormal conditions, which it is said no longer exist.
 Several reasons are given or the pres- ent gold export movement, of which req sons the heavy importations to take ad- vantage of the proposed new tariff law is regarded as the weghtest. Whatever is the cause no alarm is felt as to the outcome, the amount of gold in the treas ury, $153, 1854, ,638, being regarded as am- pie to meet any emergency without in the least impairing our credit at home or abroad
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
CABINET FINALLY FORMED RaIIi President of Council and
 Minister of Marine. GREEK SHIPS AT V0L0
Turks Meet Crushing Defeat at Velistino and
 Lose Heavily.
FRANCE CREATES A SENSATION
Issues Certificates of Protection to Greeks in Turkish Territorv-Turks Occupy Trikkali and Advancing Toward
 Volo-Report Not Confirmed.

Athens, April 30.-The cabinet has been finally and definitely formed as follows: President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Marine-M. Ralli
 Minister of the Interior-M. Theotokis. Minister of Foreign Affairs-M. Skou- loudis.
 Minister Of Public Instruction-M. Au tauxias.
 Minister of Justice-M. Triautafilaca. Minister of Finance-M. Simpoulos.
 Minister of War-Col. Tosmadis.
 At cabinet council held today, 1t was decided that the minister of war, Col. Rosmadis, and the minister of interior, M. Theotokis, should proceed to Phar- salos in order to ascertain the condition of the Greek forces there.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
WHOLESALE ARRANGEMENTS.

London, April 3O.lThe German nation alists have just intrdouced a motion into the lower house of the Austrian reich stag for The impeachment of Count Bade- Glach, the premier; Count Galouship, the minister of justice; Baron Glanz de Ei- cha, minister of commerce, and Count Ledbur Wichelin, minister of agriculture, for violating their ministerial powers by issuing a decree authorizing the official use of Llhe Czech language in Bosnia and Moravia as the footing as the German.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
TURKS ADVANCING.

And Reported as Occupying Volo, Which
 Is Not Confirmed.
 London, April 30.-The Daily Mail pub fishes a dispatch from Larissa, dated Wednesday, which says: battle has been proceeding near Trikkala upon which the Turks are fast advancing. They are superior in force and hope to cut off the Greeks there. It is reported that they have already occupied Trikkala and Volo, but there Is no official informa- tion as to the latter.
 The inhabitants are returning here ra- 'pidly, business is being resumed and confidence is restored. It is the general opinion that the war will continue; but all agree that the morals of the Greeks have been ruined by shameful flight and that they are not likely thereafter to offer serious resistance.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
TURKS AT TRIKKALA.

Constantinople, April 30-(Campaisn in Thessaly.)- .)-The Turkish government issued the following announcement to- day: "Edhem Pasha telegraphs that the first division occupied Trikkala on Wednesday. Two hundred convicts were released and armed on the previous day and 20,0O0 rifles were distributed among the inhabitants by the Greeks, who also permitted the pillage of arms and am munition. The Turkish commander or dered the arms to be restored under se were penalties"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
FRANCE PROPOSES A TREATY.

London, April 30.-The Athens corre- spondent of the Daily Chronicle MT. Henry Norman, says the report Is cur rent this (Friday) evening that France has proposed to the other powers a sus- pension of hostalities and that the sum- moning of congress at which the ratifi- cation of the Greek frontier on the basis of the treaty of Berlin might be consid- cred
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
FROM SUNRISE TO DUSK.

Athens, April 30.-The battle of Valis- tino ragged from sunrise to dusk this evening. The G1seks have been rein forced at critical stages of the fight. Gen. Smolensh telegraphs that the Turks will be unable to capture Pharsalos, be- cause the Greek position is strong and the morals of the Greek troops are un- impaired
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
ORANGE CREATEs A sENsATIoN.

Constantinople, April 3O.-In response to notes from the French, Russian and British ambassadors the Turkish gov ernment has announced that the expul- sion of Greek subjects from Turkish ter ritory is postponed to a period of eight days from May B. Meanwhile the French consul is issuing certificates of protection and by this act Is causing gen. eral comment in official circles, as the porte has not yet recognized France as the protector of Greeks in Turkey.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
IT WAS A SURPRISE TO HIM.

London, April 9o.-Joseph Chamberlain, the secretary of state for the colonies testified today before the parliamentary committee that is inquiring. into the Transyaal raid that neither he nor his colleagues in the colonial office had. until three days before the raid, the slightest suspicion of anything in the nature of an armed invasion of the Transvaal.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
TURKS LOST HEAVILY.

Athens, April -(Midnigh:)- IA tele- gram just received here says great bat tie has been fought at Valestino between a Turkish force of 5000 and Gen. Smo- lenski's brigade. The dispatch states that the Turks were repulsed win enorm- ous losses
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
oITDsTuoNs FOR ANlswyER.

Larissa, April 2S.-(Delayed in trans mission. )-Volo has not yet been cap- tured but the town is practically al the mercy of the Turks. The Greek tactics are difficult to understand. Ii is asked here why if the Greeks intended to re- tire to Pharsalos when the Turks entered the plain they did not destroy telegraph Mines, bridges and food supplies, as we'll as explode magazines an1 why they did not eake the guns instead of leaving here almost everything necessary for great army. Inasmuch as they lost Their heads, it is net thought likely that they will offer an effective resistance at Phar- salos to the victorious Turks, whose morals, discipline and conditions are splendid The people of Larissa are gradually returning. Thene Is not the slightest disorder. No one is allowed in the streets at night without permit. Immediately Volo Is occupied by the Turks Edhem Pasha will transport sup plies here from that point. The Turkish transport service is excellent. We are now over 100 miles from the base of Turkish supplies, yet there has not bsen the slightest hitch. There is great ae- tivfty in the Turkish camp, but mill tary considerations prevent me from ir- dicating the movements which are pro- ceeding.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01

0O0O0O pounds. Sales for the past four months have been 1sO302. $50 pounds in cludlng 92,943, 400 domestic, and for the whole year 351, ,S92,ss1, including 21S,352,- 631 domestic, but in 1s92-93 sales were 30s. .646 .855 pounds.
 Failures for the week have been 257 in the United States, against 29S last year. and 40 in Canada, against S1 last year.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
ARRIVED.

Charleston, s. G. April 30.-The rev. enue cutter training ship Salmon P. Chase came into port this morning from Pensacola to Baltimore. She has aboard four officers and twenty-one ca dets. The Chase will remain in this port for a few days. She has been cruising for some weeks.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
THE NEW CABINET.

Athens, April 30.-During the last twen- ty-four hours the Turks have almost been forgotten. Nothing is thought of but the cabinet crisis. M. Delyannis has countersigned the decree dismissing his ministry. The new cabinet is composed equally of members of M Ralli's party and of followers of the late M. Tricoupis, the latter holding the most important portfolios, war; foreign affairs, finance and interior
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
A sEvNRE RARTHQUAKE.

Washington, April 9o.-The United States correspondent ar Guadaloupe Is- land, West gndies. has telegraphsd the stcyse department under date of April 29. from Point Apitre. as follows: Severe earthquake; loss heavy; many injured"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
GREEKS ON THE RETREAT.

Athens, April 30.-The report of the re- treat in Epirus is confirmed. The Greeks abandoned the positions they occupied except Saluda. Philladia is among the places evacuated.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
GREEK SHIPS AT VOLO.

Volo, Thessaly, April 3O.-A squadron of Greek war ships has arrived here.. There are 15,O00 Greeks encamped at Fe- lestino and 30,000 Greeks occupy positions at PharsaloS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
VOLO HAS FALLEN.

london, April S0.-A dispatch to the Times from LaIissa, dated Tuesday, says: Volo surrendered las. evening CMonday> to force of Turkish cavalry.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
NO NEWS FROM ARTA.

Athens, April 3O-(Campaign in Epir- us)--There is no news today from Arta, but it is rumored that the Greek forces which have been operating in Epirus against the Turks are retreating.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
cALHoIJN GoEs TO CUBA.

Washington, April 30--It was definite ly announced today that w. H. Calhoun, of Danville, Ill.5 issto go to Cuba, to in yestigate the Ruiz case.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
TURKS REFUSED AT vEL1sTINo.

Athens, April S0-It is announced that the Turks have been completely repulsed at Velistino. Smolenski has asked the crown prince to congratulate the troops.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
TURKS MAKE MORE CAPTURES.

Constantinople, April s0.--The porte an- nounces that the heights commanding Ne checta and CravenSerta, beyond Penti- pigida, Epirus, have been occupied by the Turkish troops.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-01
TURKS ADVANCING.
Steadily But Surely They March Into
 Thessaly and Espirus.

ThtssdIy dIu EsPIrUs'
 London, April 30.-Today's news from the seat of war indicates the continuous advance of the Turks in both Thessaly and Epirus, but Edhem Pasha is care fully concealing the time and place of his principal attack.
 Despite optimistic views held in certain
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-15
RoB1NsoN-FRANKLIN HOLIDAY
The Coming of the Grandest Shows on
Earth-A Real Holiday.

Every one is on the "qui vive" over the
fact that the great Robinson and Frank
lin Bros Shows are coming to Raleigh.
Tuesday. Oct. 10Th.
This biggest of all big shows has ev-
erywbere met with the most enthusiastic
reception, and the press of other cities
do not hesitate in proclaim:ng it the
most wonderful exhibition ever seen I'M
der canvass. In point of novelty or in
the number OF features, no other amuse-
ment enterprise can even approach it,
Its many exclusive features make ii be-
yond question the representative big
show of the world. 1t requires four
massive trains of especially construct
ed cars to transport it from town to
town. four of the most thoroughly
equipped and handsomely decorated ad-
vertising cars ever built are brought in
to service to herald its coming, and more
than one thousand people employed, be-
sides three hundred of the finest horses
ever owned by any amusement institu-
ton. There are three rings, two ele-
waited stages and a quarter mile hippo
drome track all going at one time dur
ing the performance. The geological
display contains more rare wild beasts
than any other two shows, and the larg-
est waterproof tents ever constructed
are required to properly give this massive
entertainment and accommodate the
vast audiences which daily throng to see
tire many wonders contained in these
shows that can be seen nowhere else on
earth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-15
FIELD WILL RETIRE.
CONTINUED from first page.)

been the intimacies and friendships that
have been formed between its members.
Though we have often differed in our
opinions, it has always been an honest
difference. which did not affect our
mutual regard and respect. These many
years have indeed been years of labor,
and of toll, but they have brought their
own reward; and we can all joni in
thanksgiving to the author of our being
that we have been permitted to spend so
much of our lives in the service of our
country.
The courts reply, which is signed by
all the members, expresses deep regret
ut the loss it has sustained and pays Il
high tribute both to the character and
ability of Justice Field. The President
apparently has not yet decided upon the
appointments that Justice Fields retire
ment will occasion, says that Attorney
General McKenna will be nominated for
the Supreme bench unless some cause
intervenes between now and December
to prevent it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-15
GRAND CHAPTER ADJOURNs.

Baltimore, Md, Oct. 14.-The Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons held the
final business meeting of it's present ses-
sion this morning and elected the fol-
lowing General Grand officers: High
Priest-Reuben G. Lennon, Toledo, o.;
High Priest-James w. Taylor, Luth-
ersville, Ga; King-Arthur G. Pollard,
Lowell, Mass; Scribe--Joseph Edyas,
Paris, ILL.,: Treasurer-Daniel Striker,
Hastings, Mich; Secretary-Chr;sto
G.. Fox, Buffalo; Captain of the Host
William G. Swain, Milwaukee; Principal
Sojourner-Nathan Kingsley. Austin
Mimi; Royal Arch Captain-Bernard G
Witt, Henderson, Ky; Master of the
Third Veil-George Il. Corson, Wash.
ington; Master of the Second Veil
Frederick w. Craig, Des Moines, Iowa
The next tri-ennial meeting of the Gen
eral Grand Chapter will he held at Gin
cinnati, in September, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-15
THE GOSPEL TRUTH.

THE ONLY HOPE FOR DECENT
GOVERNMENT IN NORTH CARO-
LIMA. NOT TO SPEAK OF ANY
REFORM, is IN VOTING OUT THE
PRESENT CORRUPT AND INCOM-
PETENT GANG. THE MAN WHO
GAYS HE WANTS REFORM, AND
APPLAUDS RUSSELLISM OR
PRITCHARDISM is A LIAR OR A
FOOL. EACH OF THESE REPUB-
LICAN LEADERS MAY NOW AND
THEN DO A GOOD THING, BUT
THE WHOLE TENDENCY OF
THEIR LEADERSHIP is TO ELE-
WAITE BAD MEN AND LOWER THE
TONE OF PUBLIC MORALS. If
YOU DOUBT THIS, LOOK AT
THEIR WHITE AND NEGRO AP-
POINTEES HOLDING STATE AND
EEDERALS JOBS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-15
Ifyou are a poor cook, buy
i, oaoL hooL follow directions

Ifyou are a poor cook, buy
a cook book, follow directions
closely, see the result. Fail
ure six in ten times. How
long would you keep a cook
who failed half the timer
That's just the point. We
tell your doctor or your drug
gist precisely the ingredients
of SCOTS Emulsion. To
make it they follow our for
mula. But they can't make
it; they haven't our precise
knack; don't know each step
perfectly. When you can
get the best, the result of z
years experience, why exPer-
iment with substitutes?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-15
GRANT TALKS AGAIN.
The Hired Hessian" Admits That He
Is Hungry For Pie.
(Col. ODDS Correspondence

Maj. Hiram L. Grant says: "In your
interview with me / must have said
something that hit Mr.. Mott in a ten
der place. | am very thankful that
do not possess vocabulary of profani-
ty or billingsgate to answer the recent
attacks upon me in kind. Mr.. Mott did
say to me on the train from Washing
ton that which he published and a
great deal more. / only said in my
interview what he since admits, viz.
That Republicans have repeatedly
written charging him with this and
even that man in there has accused
me. Then why so much buster be,
cause | said it? Col. Motifs reputed re-
lations with the Southern as attorney
and the suspicion, to use no stronger
term, was very general that he was
running with the hare as well. This
caused some Republicans to think him
"Bi-lingual." Instead of abuse he
ought to thank me for an opportunity
of publicly defining his position. AS to
the alien racket, he played that ones
with such poor success / am surprised
he should have made the second at
tempt. My appetite for pie is fairly
good, but tell Marsh not to make any
comparisons which will disclose ouI
relative success in getting at the distri
button of it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-15
THE OPERA SINGERS.
The Prices the Most Reasonable Ever
Known for Good Opera

huONIl LOT GOOu OPERA.
The famous Wilbur Opera Company
will be the attraction at the Academy
of Music every evening next week The
company, which numbers 45 clever peo-
pie, comes here at great expense and il
has been decided to make the prices
within the reach of all. Seats will be
sold at -, 80 and 80 cents, which IS
by far the cheapest scale of prices ever
known in Raleigh for first calss opera.
On Monday the hilarious and tuneful
opera. "Said Pasha,'' will be render
ed and in order to give the public full
opportunity to appreciate the excellence
of the organization ladies accompanied
by person with paid ticket will be adj
mitted for 35 cents. The announcement
Of these prices will no doubt cause a
rush when the advance sale for Monday
night is opened at Kings this evening.
Miss Kirwin's name is as familiar to the
lovers Of light opera as is the perfume or
the rose. Each and every opera has
been handsomely staged and most beau
tifully icostuIned.
/ The principals are strong unsteady,
and there is good sized chorus of pref
ty girls. r
/ The magnificent living pictures, which
created such a fnrore last year, are still
made a feature of the performances, and
are presented on more lavish scale
than ever A number OF additions have
been made to the already extremely
complete repertoire of the company.