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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
WILL PERFORM IT'S DUTY
Greek Blood and Treasure For
Her Honor
AND LIBERTY FOR CRETE
Hellenic People In a Temper to Welcome War
at Any Cost.
INExcusABLE ACT OF CHRISTIANS
Fire Upon a Flag of Truce Displayed By
Consfils of the Great Powers - Stir
ring Debate In Parliament and
the German Reichstag.

Athens, Feb. 22.-The indignation caus-
ed by the bombardment yesterday of the
insurgent position near Canea by the
foreign warships has increased and the
action of the powers is denounced on
every hand as a gross outrage and
wanton disregard of the rights of Greece.
A very largely attended Indignation
meeting was held today, at which strong
protests were made against the inter-
ference of the powers wno it was declar-
ed, were putting their right against
Greek right. The speakers vehemently
asserted that the country was now more
firmly resolved than ever to spend it's
blood and treasure for Crete.
Prime Minister Delyannis addressed
the meeting. He declared that the cabi-
net was in perfect accord with the ma
ton. The government knows its duty
fully and would perform 1t in face of
every obstacle.
The audience was carried away by the
war-like words of the speakers who were
frequently interrupted by cries for war;
There is no denying the fact that the
whole Hellenic people are in a temper
which would make war welcome, even
against overwhelming odds. They are
determined to uphold Greek rights and
honor, and will persist in helping the
Christians in Crete, Notwithstanding the
attitude of the powers in supporting the
Turks.
1t is reported that Col. Smolentz, min
lister of war, has resigned.
M. Skonzes, foreign minister, visited
the foreign ministers today and protest
ed against the bombardment and the
consequent encouragement of the Turks.
1t is stated that several Christians were
killed or wounded by the shells fired by
the foreign warships and that great
havoc was done to property
One hundred Turkish prisoners. includ
ing several officers, are in the camp of
Col. Vassos, the commander of the Greek
army of occupation.
Korakas "a Greek, at the head of 5000
CretanS, has invaded the town of Harak-
lion. He has cut the water supply and
has summoned the place to surrender,
promising protection to those who do so.
Eight hundred Turkish troops will
leave for Heraklion and Canea tomor-
row. The transport conveying them will
be conveyed by British and Italian cruis-
ers to prevent interference with them
by the Greek warships.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
IN GREATER NEW YORK
The Day Was Observed by All the So
cietiesAToasts of Southern Society.

The Day Was Observed by All the So
cieties-Toasts of Southern Society.
New York, Feb. 22.-Patriotism was
manifested in the observance of Wash
ington's birthday in and about the
Greater New York. The national flag
from the public buildings and from
innumerable business structures and
private houses. Business was generally
suspended, and the. day was given over
to ceremonies, parades, drills, sports, lee
lures, Entertainments, dinners and recep-
-tions, to meetings of all kinds by patri-
otic societies, military organizations, po-
litical, religious, educational, civil and
athletic associations.
The day was noted for the meetings,
dinners and private receptions given by
members of the various patriotic socle-
ties, the Daughters of the Revolution,
the Empire State society of the Sons of
the Revolution, the Colonial Danes of the
State of New York, the Daughters Of the
War of 1912, the Mayfiower descendants,
the Colonial club, the Washington
Heights Society of Children of the Amer
ican Revolution, the Southern society,
the Loyal Legion, the Grand Army of the
Republic and the National Guard regi-
ments.
Hugh S. Thompson presided with the
Southern society dinner. About ITS menu
bers of the society and their guests were
present. Among the more prominent
were George Gordon Battle, Rev. Alex
Carson, S. M. Inman and Col r. H. Saw
age.
There were four toasts responded to. as
follows:
"Washington," Theodore Roosevelt;
New York and Greater New York"
Seth Low; What the South Wants"
Richard M. venable; and "Some Southern
IDEALS" John Fox, Jr.
The members Joined in singing Dix.
ie,'' and other southern melodies between
the addresses.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
REPORTS FROM HAVANA.
Consul General Lee Has Not Called for a
Naval Demonstration, But Friction
Exists Between Him and the
Spanish Authorities.

Washington, d. c.. Feb. 22.-It is said
at the state department that Consul Cen
eral Lee, who is investigating the Ruiz
affair, at Cuanabacoa, Cuba, under orders
of the department has not yet reported
the result of his inquiry also that there
is no truth in the report that Gen. Lee
had notified the department that he
would resign unless the administration
should support him with a naval demon
stration in Cuba.
There has all along been some friction
between the Spanish officials in Cuba and
Consul General Lee whenever the latter
was Obliged to intervene in favor or ar
rested American citizens. This has
grown out of a radical difference in con-
struction placed upon the organic law.
The state department has instructed
the consul general to insist upon his right
to have arrested Americans released at
the end of period of detention of seven
ty-two hours, or else that they be con-
fronted with formal charges
But on occasions when the consul gen.
eral claimed this privilege for an impris-
oned American citizen the Spaniards,
from the captain-general down, set up
the plea that in times of strife like this
the civil code was suspended and with
it the privileges claimed.
The state department has consistently
disputed this plea, because to concede
the soundness of it would be to renounce
all right to protect American citizens in
a disturbed country.
1t is said that the Spanish officials are
at no pains to take notice of an appeal
based on American citizenship nor to
report the fact that they have arrested
an American citizen to th= American con-
sular officers
High officials of-the administration
say that it is not at all likely that the
case of Dr. Ruiz will lead to interna-
tional complication. The matter was
brought to the attetntion of the state de-
partment the latter part of tha past
week through complaint of some of the
friends of the doctor in this country.
The allegation was that the man had
been imprisoned, beyond the period al
lowed by tr5aty for an American citizen
to be kept in Jail without the lodgment
of charges and that he had been MUIR
dered by his jailors.-o.i.
Consul General Lee was at once direct
ed by cable to Investigate the affair al
though it appeared from his dispatches
that he had already had his attention .di-
rected to the case. :, The official reports
of ths Spanish officers are said to show
that Ruiz committed suicide while in
Jail, but this has not yet been commune
while Consul General Lee is Investigate
ing the matter, and the stats department.
is awaiting his report >
In the absence, of this, the department
officials feel no apprehension of any COM
plications and all stories that warships
have been called for by Gen. Lee or that
this government Is making ready to take
forcible measures in the case are with
out foundation.4,.s. -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
GERMANY'S ATTITUDE.
Desires Only TO See Satisfactory Settle
ment of the Difference.

ment of the Difference
Berlin, Feb. 22.-In the r5ichstag today
the government was interrogated as to
the attitude of Germany in the matter
of the situation in Crete. Baron Mar
schall Won Bieberstein, minister of for
eign affairs, replied that the first task of
Germany in Crete would be to secure the
restoration of peace in the island and
remove the danger of war which had
been created by Greece's rupture of the
International law. Germany, he said
had no direct interest in the orient (Ap-
plause from members of the right) She
was mainly Interested in the preserva-
ton of the peace of Europe. The powers,
he added, would now endeavor to put a
stop to an extension of hostilities and OBJ
tain satisfactory settlement of the diff
ficulties In Crete. He was not in a po-
sition at the present time to communi-
cate to the chamber the character of the
diplomatic negotiations in progress. but
he would assure the house that Germany
was responding to the demands of Justice
and harmony. ~.
Continuing Baron Marschall Won Bic
berstein declared it to be imperative that
occupation of the island of Crete by
Greece should be promptly suppressed
The integrity of Turkey, he said, would
certainly be upheld by the powers though
some measure of autonomy would be
granted to the island.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
NO GREECE, NO CROWN
Would Be the Inevitable We're George to
Draw Back.

Would BE the Inevitable Were George to
~. Draw Back.
London, Feb. 22.-The Athens CORES
pondent of the Chronicle telegraphs that
Greece will instantly declare war if the
Turkish troops give proyocation. He
adds, that it would be impossible to ex-
aggerate the intensity of national feeling
Greece cannot and will not draw back.
If she did there would be neither crown
nor government in twenty four hours.
The correspondent admits that the op-
position in the Greek parliament is part
ly answerable for the war-like demon
strations.
The Daily Mail has a dispatch from
Athens stating that the German legation
there is guarded by marines
The correspondent revives the story of
the massacre of rMohammedans at Sitia
despite the denials given to 1T. Peasants
who have arrived at Heraklion declare
that 1.147 were killed through treachery.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
nclement weather had littl@ effect on the

inclement weather had littl= effect on the
attendance in halls and churches.
One of the regular features of the cele-
bration of the day in this city is the
meeting of the Association of Oldest In
habitants of the District. This was held
this morning at the headquarters of the
association, and the programme included
the reading of Washingtons farewell adj
dress.
The day was also marked by the OPEN
ing of the sixth continental congress of
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion, which is to be in session through
the week. The Sons of the American
Revolution and the Children of the Amer
ican Revolution also arranged to cele-
brate the day.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
STRENUOUS MEASURES PROPOSED.

Baltimore, M, D., Feb. pa meeting
of trunk line representatives of the Joint
Traffic association will be held in New
York tomorrow, when the question of the
Norfolk and Westerns Cumberland Gap
rates cutting wilf be considered. 1t Is
believed that the meeting will try to in
duce the Norfolk and Western to with
draw its reduced tariff and failing in that
will recommend that a fast freight line
operated over the Baltimore and Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and Chesapeake and Ohio
be authorized to meet the cut of the
former the other, Joint traffic line pro-
rating the loss sustained by the reduc-
ton. If The latter course is adopted 1t
is believed that it will prevent general
rate; war. e1
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
FOUR LIVES LOST.

The Charred Remains, Found in the De-
bris of a Burned Building.
Hannibal, Me-, Feb. 22.-Four people
lost their lives in ithe fire which destroyed
the dry goods store of M. M. Marks, at
8 o'clock this morning. The rooms above
the store were occupied by the Marks
family and a number, of dodgers. The
flames had gained considerable headway
when discovered. In the ruins were
found the bodies of Proprietor Marks,
his two young sons Irwin and Harold,
and William Reed a barkeeper, who
roomed on the second floor. Reed lost
his life by returning for his clothing at
ter he had made a successful escape from
the building Fire loss 100000.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
TO BECOME AMERICANS
Capt. Paul Gilardonis Brother and Fam
lily and Four Others Come From
Italy to Make alabama
Il Their Home.

On Saturday last there arrived in this
city Mr.. Louis Gilardoni, wife and three
children and four males. all direct from
lombard, Italy. The first named is
Capt. Paul Gilardoni's only brother, and
their meeting after a separation of
eighteen years was hearty and affec-
tionate.
Capt. Paul Gilardoni has purchased ITO
acres of land in the North Lake neighbor-
hood, excelently adapted to fruit and
grape culture, and his brother will move
there as soon as suitable houses can be
built.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
THE DAY IN PARIS.

Paris, Feb. 22.-The big flags of the
American embassy and consulate-general
were out today, and red, white and blue
bunting was displayed from many Amer
lean houses, both in the business and
the day was the second dinner of the
season given by the American University
club at the Hotel Continental this even
ing. Some sixty or seventy persons were
present, representing over score of uni
ambassador, Sir Edmund Monson OK
ford) presided, and spoke to the senti-
ment, Washington and the Mother
Country
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
ARCHBISHOP THos. L. GRACE.

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. 22-Archbishop
Thomas L. Grace-died at St. Thomas
hospital this vmornings He was at one
time bishop of this diocese, but on ac-
count of failing health, was succeeded by
Bishop Ireland, When the latter was
an archbishop, Bishop Grace was made
archbishop eof titular archbishoprlc in
Europe.-l D.. .sjI..3s:ffi y ,a raR.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
WARM WEATHER MEN MEET.

Charleston, Feb. 22.-The advance
guard of delegates to the seventh annual
meeting of the Southern Ice Exchange,
which assemblies here tomorrow, arrived
toiay.--At-H O'clock the ice men will be
welcomed to the city by Mayor Smith,
and t4eIi the visitors will be taken for q
visit around the harbor. The business
sessions will not begin until Wednesday,
About 100 delegates to-the convention are
on the ground tonight and some fifty 9TH
ers are expected t<sE arrive tomorrow
Nearly every large &ity in the south is
represented, - -
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
TOO MANY BURGLARS.
Birmingham Just Now Seems Infested
With Large Number of Th+m-
More Police Protection Needed.

Just at this time there seems to be not
one but dozens of house breakers infest-
ing this city and the number of houses
broken into and reported at police head
quarters is becoming alarming. Not only
men, but women are implicated in the
nefarious business and it is essentially
necessary that immediate steps be taken
to arrest them in their mad career of
crime or the outrages and even murders
of a few years ago will again be repeat
cd within the city limits.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
WASH|NGTON'S NATAL DAY
Appropriate Exercises byRegents
of the White Shield.
UNIVERSAL OBSERVATIONS
Both in America and Foreign Capitals Was the
Day Remembered.
SOCIETIES OF GREATER NEW YORK
Have Elaborate Spreads-Too Wet at Wash
ington For Outdoor Demonstrations.
London. Paris and Berlin Re-
sound With "Dixie."
SOCIETIES OF GREATER NEW YORK

notwithstanding the very inclement
4 weather a fair audience gathered in
Seals hall, on First avenue, last night, 1t
being the occasion of the celebration of
the anniversary of Washington's birth
day by the Regents of the White Shield.
An elaborate programme had been pre-
pared for the occasion, but several num-
bers were omitted, as the participants
were unavoidably absent.
The numbers were given as follows:
'Come Where My Love Lies Dream
ing'-First Baptist choir.
Recitation-Story of Faithful Soul
Miss Alice Davis.
Piano Duet-Misses Eva Daley and
Bessie Cox.
Master Tommie Dozier, with piano ac-
compartment by Mrs. Self.
Vocal Duet-"Two Merry Girls
Misses Alice Fallon and Berta e. Hayes
Comic Song-"The Barn Yard Song
White Shields Opening Ode-The
entire audience, led by the First Baptist
choir, with cornet accompaniment by
Mr.. Claude Seals.
Patriotic Oration-Gen. Fred S. Fergu-
son.
4, "Come Where the Lilies Bloom"-First
Baptist choir.
Soprano Solo-"The Patti Waltz Song"
Miss Alice Fallon.
s. Double Quartette Selection-West End
Glee club.
Concluding Remarks-Commande G.
F. Hart.
White Shields Closing Ode-"Good
Night'-Miss Berta E. Hayes.
Benediction-Mr. James Vinson.
The appreciation of every number was
shown by the frequent applause. The
First Baptist church choir was most
pleasing in all of its numbers, especially
in Come Where the Lilies Bloom"
Miss Alice Davis but added to her repu-
tation as a leading elocutionist in her
selection and delivery of the pathetic
STORY of a Faithful Soul"
Misses Cox and Daley were at their
best In their duet and were compelled
TO repeat it.
Master Tommie Dozier did remarkably
well in his patriotic song.
Misses Fa1lon and Hayes, both in
their solos and duets sustained the repu-
tation they so richly deserve. Especially
was this so in the 1.-Two Merry Girls" +"
PATHS Waltz Song and Good Night, the
closing ode of the White Shield.
Mr. J. X. Thomas was inimitable in
his comic selection, and the West End
Glee club gave evidence of excellent
musical talent.
Gen F. S. Ferguson, in his patpiotic
grafton, was most pleasing and forceful
Unwritten and long forgotten historical
events bearing upon the life and times
of George Washington were recalled in
his most entertaining manner
The stage was tastefully decorated
with the national flag and paraphernalia
of the Regents of the White Shield. Con-
spicuous in the center of the large organ
was the charter of the Regents, draped
in mourning. The decorations were un-
der the direction of Mr.. Wilbur F. Jones.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
SENATE COMMERCE. COMMITTEE.

Reports Favorably an Appropriation for
Improving the Warrior River.
Washington, Feb. 22,-The senate COM
mittee on commerce today made a num-
ber of additional favorable reports on
amendments to the sundry civil bill as
follows: For the construction of me-
mortal bridge across the Potomac from
Washington to Arlington and fixing the
limit of cost at $500, 900; making available
after April next the appropriation of
100000 for the improvement of Cumber-
land Sound, Georgia and Florida; provid-
ing for a survey into the feasibility Of
the improvement of the Warrior river,
Alabama.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
DEATHS RECORD.
WILLIAM t. THOMPSON.

Huntington, w. Va, Feb. 22.-Judge
William t. Thompson, ex-treasurer of
West Virginia, died here last night
Judge Thompson was a shrewd demo-
cratic politician and has frequently been
mentioned for governor of this state.
One year ago Judge Thompson had a
costly vault erected for his remains,
claiming that he would die in 1885, he
had an inscription put on the vault to
that effect, and this caused much COM
ment at the time.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Wet Weather Prevented Outdoor Ex-
ercises, But All Societies Observed
the Day.

Washington, Feb. 22.-Wet weather
prevented any extended outdoor celebra-
tion of Washington's birthday in this
city, but exercises of different sorts were
held under the auspices of various or
ganizations. patriotic, social and others.
during the day and others in progress
tonight.
During the morning the rain fell in. a
most depressing manner and throughout
the day the sky has been overcast and
threatening all the time to break. The
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
MONEY AND CLOTHING TALK.

An unknown thief entered the room of
Mr.. A. L. Pool between Thirty-third and
Thirty-fourth street and Avenue Sun
day night and carried off a pair of pants
in the pockets of which were $4; a pair of
shoes, shirt, hat and overcoat. Mr.. Pool
said all of the windows to the house were
fastened down except the one at the foot
of his bed and the burglar must have
entered through that and crawled over
his feet He knew nothing of his loss
until in the morning, when he found him
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
IN BERLIN, TOO.

Berlin, Feb 22-Ambassador Uhl and
Consul-General De Kay attended dance
given tonight at the Kaiserhof, in honor
of Washington's birthday. A fine mu-
scal selection was rendered, including
well-known American airs.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
NUNS INJURED BY BrII,LETs.

Canea, Feb. 22.-It was learned tonight
that fifteen Christians were slightly
wounded during the bombardment yes
terday. The nuns in convent adjacent
to the insurgents position were injured.
7 The Greek warship Hydra landed sur
geons and obtained permission to em-.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
BRILLIANT AFFAIR IN LONDON.

London, Feb 22.-washingtons birth
day was celebrated by the Americans
in London by a brilliant reception at
the Hotel Cecil. Ambassador Bayard,
Mrs. Bayard and their daughter received
about 300 guests. including Lieut.. Com
mander Cowles, naval attaohe of the
embassy. and Mrs. Cowles, Col and Mrs.
Taylor, Mr.. Welcome, president of the
American society, and Monsieur D. Con-
way. After the reception supper was
given.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
ONLY A PIECE OF CLOTH.

While the family of Mr.. P. Cosminsky
were at supper on Saturday evening, a.
negress entered the yard, at the corner of
Third alley and Sixteenth street, and
walking up to window Of the kitchen
in full view of the family, snatched
piece of cloth from chair and ran off.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
A TERRIBLE RECORD.

London, Feb. PA dispatch to the
Central News from Constantinople says
that official reports from Crete say that
the total number of Moslems, men, wo-
men and children who have been killed
during the present troubles in that island
is over q, 900 and that twenty-five Moslem
Villages have been pillaged and burned.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
A. A. wAL1HIN.

Atlanta. Ga, Feb. PA special from
Washington slto the Constitution says
that A. A. Wallhin died there today. He
was prominent in Masonic circles. He
was major in the confederate army.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
ITALY. m, TAKE THE REINs.

Paris Feb. 22.-The Gaulois says that
the powers have agreed to entrust to
Italy the authority to pacify and ad-
minister. the affairs of the island of
Crete pending the establishment of con-
stitutienal autonomy Of the island.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
AN INDEcIsIvE ENCOUNTER.

Vienna, Feb. pa dispatch received
here from Salonica states that an inde-
cisive encounter between Turkish Redifs
or reserves and Greek troops has taken
place at Naschlidza, on the Greek 'front.'
Ter. About 1S0 men were engaged on each
side.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
GREEKs TOOK NO PART.

London, Feb 22.-The Greek charge
d'affairs here gives out the statement
that no regular Greek troops took part
in the attack made upon Canea yester-
day. The Greek troops. in obedience to
orders, he says. abstained and VIII con-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
tinue to abstain from all hostilities to-
ward foreigners in Crete.
NIIMBER OF GREEK TROOPS.

Constantinople, Feb. 22.-The porte has
obtained information that the total num-
ber of Greek troops now in Crete is 81
900. Photiades Psha has again been Of
fered the governorship of Crete. and
has finally accepted the position.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
MAYOR EVANS, REsIDENCE.

Yesterday morning Mayor Evans tele-
phoned police headquarters that some
time during the night his residence, cor
ner of Seventh avenue and Twenty
fourth street, had been entered and the
pockets of his sons pantaloons relieved
of $40 and pistol.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-23
THE CITY GENERALLY

All the city school buildings displayed
the national colors in honor of Washing
toms birthday. THE banks were closed,
the day being a national holiday.