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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
GREEK AND TURK At War
The Sultan Orders His Troops tC
Take the Offensive.
BATTLES ON LAND AND SEA-

War Declared on Greece by the Council
of Ministers at Consta ntinople.--F
Fighting on Frontier---Greek Fleet
Opens a Terrific Bombardment on
Preveza-- Turks Fight Like Lions.
CoSsTANT1NopLE, Turkey (By Cable).-
War with Greece has been declared by Tur-
key.
The declaration Of war was made follow
ing the news of the incursion by the Greeks
on Turkish territory.
The Council of Ministers at the Yildiz
Palace recalled the Assembly, gave passports
to Prince Mavrocordato, the Greek Envoy
Extraordinary and ordered Edhem Pacha,
the Turkish military commander, to take
the offensive.
A detailed circular sent to the Turkish
representatives abroad recalls the weeks in
yasions, and states that the newest incursion
was participated In by the Greek troops,
which, therefore, establishes war, which has
broken out.
The circular expresses the hope that the
Powers In spirit Of justice Will agree that
the entire responsibility for the war falls on
Greece. Turkey has no idea OF conquest,
and as fresh proof Of pacific sentiments
offers to retire the Turkish troops on the
frontier If Greece will retire hers from the
frontier and from Cete.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
WHAT CONGRESS IS DOING.

Democrats in the House caucused on the
best policy to pursue against the Republican
majority.
In the Rcuse Mr.. Simpson (Pop.. Kan.
criticised the policy Of Speaker Reed In not
appointing committees.
A late canvass Of the Senate showed that
the peace treaty lacked one vote OF the two
thirds necessary for ratification.
Certain Democrats. Silver Republicans
and Populists in the Senate formed combl-
nation to dictate committee assignments.
Mr.. Mcmillan presented In the Senate the
petition of the Washington Board OF Trade
praying for the immediate completion OF the
Washington aqueduct tunnel.
The Senate adjourned for q day owing to
tie death Of ex-senator Voorhees,. OF Ind
| lana, who, until recent day. was con
splcuous member Of that body.
The Senate subcommittee engaged on the
| Tariff Bill have found 1t necessary 10 pre-
pare practically new bill. It Is not be.
iieved that they can finish their work before
May Is.
Representative Ball. of Texas. introduced
bill appropriation S125,00 to aid and en-
courage the holding OF the Afro-Amerlcan
and Interstate Exposition IN Houston,
Texas, next year.
The paper on Hawaii which was recently
read by Mr.. John W. Foster before the Ma
donal Geographic Society was presented to
| the Senate by Senator Morgan and will be
printed as document.
Senator Mcmillan introduced joint 1880
| luton directing the Secretary OF War to
prepare and submit to Con gress by the 1st
Of next December project for the reclama-
ton of the Anacostia flats.
Mr.. Bailey met with opposition In his
policy of giving the Republicans free
hand. and the Democrats held caucus to
agree on policy Mt the close Of the session.
Financial legislation Is demanded.
Mr.. Simpson. OF Kansas. leader of the
Populists, declares that he will carry into
effect his threat to block any business which
the House may ATTEMPT to do by unanimous
consent before the Speaker has appointed
| committees.
A number OF Western Republican Sena-
tors, more particularly those from the
Rocky Mountains, have united In move
| r1ent to make sure OF securing certain con-
cessions in the tariff bill. The articles which
| The Senators have especially In view are
wool, hides, coal and lead ore. The ten
deney is TO ask change.
Mr.. Hoar introduced in the Senate reso-
luton directing the Secretary OF State to
ascertain and report to the Senate from time
to time the following particulars In regard
to each Of the nations with which the
United States has diplomatic relations: The
amount Of taxes or excises and the mode of
collecting the same. Statistics Of exports
and imports and methods Of collecting du-
ties Tariff laws. Several objects OF public
expenditure. Judicial system. List OF
crimes, offenses and punishments. Mem
| bers OF the army and navy. Police or other
arrangements for preserving the peace and
enforcing the law. The administrative
mechanism. Public Indebtedness. Method
Of enacting laws. The character Of legisla-
tive chambers; the public officers who have
practically the determination OF what laws
Shall be put upon their passage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
MRS. e. r. TILToN DEAD.
Passing Away OF the Woman Whose Hus-
band Prosecuted Henry Ward Beecher.

| Passing Away OF the Woman Whose Hus-
band Prosecuted Henry Ward Beecher.
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Tilton, wife Of Theodore
Tilton, who prosecuted the great preacher,
Henry Ward Beecher, on the charge Of hav-
Ing alienated her affections, died in her
home, No. 1903 Pacific street, Brooklyn, N.
Y, few days ego.
Mrs. Tllton had been very Ill for the last
FIVE weeks. She had been stricken with
paralysis. Her daughter and u few friends
were with her at the last. Theo lore Tilton,
her husband, went to France after the cele-
brated trial. He took up residence In Paris.
he still lives there.
The Beecher-Tilton trial, which was begun
In January, 1875, was one Of the most
sensational in the history OF this country.
The reputation and character Of the foremost
preacher Of the land were placed In the bal
ance, and while the proceedings lasted the
details aroused the interest OF the Christian
world, for Mr.. Beecher was we'll known In
Europe at the time Of the scandal.
Theodore Tllton, the plaintiff, had been a
friend of Henry Ward Beecher for years.
The great clergyman had united him and
his wife in marriage. They we're worshippers
in his church. Later Mr.. Tilton became
associated with Mr.. Beecher In the editing OF
q religious journal.
In his bill Of particulars Mr.. Tilton de-
clared that his wife and Mr.. Beecher had
made confession OF guilt to him. To all
the accusations Of the plaintiff Mr.. Beecher
answered with q sharp denial. Mr.. Tllton
sued to recover 100000. The jury was un-
able to agree upon verdict, and was dis
charged. In 1878 Mrs. Tilton was excom-
municated from Plymouth Church. Her
husband was forced out Of the church at the
time OF the trial. The confession which Mrs.
Tilton was alleged to have made to her hus-
band was denied by her.
After the trial Mrs. Tilton endeavored to
seclude herself from the public as much as
possible. About five years ago her eyesighr
failed, and she was nearly blind, until year
ago, when an operation was performed. She
was overjoyed when she regained her sight.
Mrs Tilton. subsequent to her expulsion
from Plymouth Church, became member OF
a religious sect known as the Plymouth
Brethren. The sect held most OF the meet.
ings In Mrs. Tilton's home. Mrs. Tilton was
sixty-two years old. She had seven chill
dren, Of whom several are living.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
Minor Mention.

The removing of last winters snow from
its streets cost Berlin, Germany, S3O0,O0O.
J.R. Allen, OF Fairhaven, VT, received the
first Postmaster's commission signed by Nc
Kinley.
Oranges have been grown in Lyons, Kan,
the owner of a tree having plucked three
this season.
Six million bushels onions we're imported
into the United Kingdom last year valued at
about 50. 100000.
1t was announced in the French Chamber OF
Deputies that immoral songs, pictures and
journals are to be suppressed.
Antelope are abundant out in the Garden
City neighborhood, Kansas, and sportsnen
have given the nimble jack rabbit rest.
Canada will retaliate upon the United
States for passing the DlngleY tariff bill,
making efforts to divert her trade to Great
Britain.
The women Of Kansas were m important
factor In the late elections and large per.
centage Of the vote everywhere was polled
by women.
1t Is estimated that the shipments OF iron
ore from Lake Superior to the lower lakes
during the coming season will amount to at
least II, ,000,0 600 tons.
Winter has been 80 long in some OF the
Washington State valleys that it Is saidthat
no hay will be left BY the time the spring
crops are In. al unusual condition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
sXIRMIsH WHICH PREcIPlTATED WAR.
Greek and Turkish Regular Troops Have
Fierce Engagement In Greece.

Greek and Turkish Regular Troops Have
Fierce Engagement In Greece.
LAn1ssA.- of the Greek Army
In Thessaly-CBy Cable).-Greeks and Tur-
kish troops have had their first battle on
Greek soil. The battle began at Nezeros,
lust within the Greek frontier lines In Thes.
saly. and due south of Mount Olympus. TIE
fighting originated. according to the Greek
reports, In an attempt upon the part OF the
Turkish forces to occupy an abandoned post
of the Greeks.
The movement was opposed by the Greek
forces. whe-eupon the Turks opened fire and
a sharp engagement, lasting four hours. en-
sued. The Greeks eventually receded.
Their losses are not known.
Heavy firing between the Turks and the
Greeks near Nezeros was resumed ut 5 o'clock
next morning. The Greeks, in the meanwhile
had been reinforced with artillery, which
they brought into play against the Turkish
posts at Kotroni. The latter we're eventually
destroyed by dynamite.
It Is reported that the Greeks occupied
three Turkish stations and that the Turks
retreated. The engagement extended to the
Greek posts to the lett Of Nezeros, but 1t Is
reported that the firing did not last long.
The Greeks finally captured the Turkish
positions from Nezeros to Koutra, and the
Turks are in full retreat toward the interior,
where their forces are massing. The bat
terles at Menexa ceased firing at eleven p.
M. but there is no oficial news as yet OF the
capture of that place. Several bands OF
Greeks have entered Macedonia
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
TURKS WIN A HARD FIGHT.
They Capture Nearly the Whole of Milouna
Pass After Fierce Battle.

They Capture Nearly the Whole of Milouna
Pass After O Fierce Battle.
Foor or M1LoUNA PASS, Thessaly BY
Cable).-A fierce battle ragged in the Pass all
night. The Greeks, who entered and de-
scended toward the valley, encountered four
battalions of Turks, who drove them back,
and at the point Of the bayonet rescued the
force garrisoning Turkish blookhouse. which
the Greeks had encireled before entering the
pass.
Neshad Pasha, commanding the Fifth d.
vision, occupied Mount Parma with great
force, while Hairi PiIsha. commanding the
Sixth Division, prepared to enter the Tchal-
shan Pass, and Huidar Pasha, with the
Fourth Division, occupied the Mllouna Pass.
Before dawn Edhen Pasha rode out to d.
rect the disposition OF these divisions. A gen.
oral engagement ensue1. The battle ragged
along the entire pass, over $4,000 men being
engaged.
The combat turned on the possession Of the
Greek blockhouse, which was most obstin-
ately defended. Several vigorous attacks
were made by the Turk, Without success; but
finally, about 9 o'clock, by a magnificent
dash, they took the blockhouse ut the point
Of the bnyonet.
The Greeks bravely defended their posi-.
tions on the summit of the hill.
The Turks fought like lions, and the Turk
ish artillery did horrible execution under the
command Of Ria Pasha. The death Of
Hatlz Pasha at Milouna Is announced. The
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
A LARGE TELEGRAPH SYSTEM.

~
The Average Number Of Messages Han
died on the B. and o. System.
Superintendent Charles Selden Of the Bal
simore & Ohio Telegraph said the other day
that the average number OF messages han
died every day on the Baltimore & Ohio sys-
!em was $1,000. exclusive Of train orders.
The Baltimore & Ohio has 22.252 miles OF
telegraph wire, Of which they use 1910 for,
company's business and the balance Is leased
to the Western Union. There are 384 tele-
graph offices on the line Of which 234 are re-
porting Western Union offices. Mr.. Selden
employs in his department $50 men, e1clu-
siye of linemen. He also has charge Of the
Block Spnal offices which east OF the Ohio
River average one to everv six miles. The
service of the Company's plant Is considera-
bly, augmented by the use OF several multi
plex systems. )
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
SPANISH TO LEAVE CUBA.

10000 Troops to be Sent Home Soon and
10000 More Later.
Spain will begin to withdraw from Cuba
u least q part OF the great army she has
maintained there, according to trustworthy
information, when the rainy season sets in q
lew days from now.
The initial movement will bethe departure
ni 10000 Spanish troops from Havana for
Spain, and a short time after that 10000
sroops. it Is understood, will follow.
Whether this movement IS to be construed
fn favor Of or against the insurgents Is in
6ispute.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
Turks, without calling up the reserves, have

Turks, without calling up the reserves, have
taken almost the whole pass.
The Turks have occupied Ana and Eni-
lonna, but they have not succeeded in taking
Kata. The Turks destroyed two pieces OF
Greek artillery. The Greeks captured an
entire battery from the Turks, Three Greek
officers CT high rank were killed.
While this was going on force Of Greeks
crossed the frontier and evidently started
for salonica, the Turkish base of supplies.
It is probable that their intention Is to cut OF
the Turkish army from their headquarters
and thus pen them up in the mountain passes.
All diplomatic relations between the two
countries are at an end, and the Greeks have
announced thai they are ready to fight until
the last. The Greek belief In ultimate sue
cess Is based on universal rising OF the
Macedonians ami Epirotes as soon as the
Greeks succeed in winning any brilliant vie.
tory anywhere over the Turks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
GREAT CAPTAIN IN NEW TOMB.
The Body of Ulysses S. Grant In Its Final
Resting Place In Riverside.


Resting Place in Riverside.
In the presence OF three members of the
heros family, and without pomp or cere-
mony, the casket containing the body OF
Ulysses s. Grant, twice President OF the
United States aud the Conman ling General
of the Union Army in the Civil War, was
transferred from its temporary resting place
to the beautiful new monument at Riverside
Park, New York City.
Colonel Frederick Dent Grant, eldl st son
OF the general, superintended the removal.
With him were his brother, Ulysses s. Grant,
Jr., and his SOD, Ulysses s. Grant, third.
The guard Of honor which escorted the
body of the great captain from Mount Nc
Gregor to New York City twelve years ago
all grizzled veterans who served under
Grant-was present, too, and conveyed the
remains to the new tomb.
Though there were no religious services or
ceremonies in connection with the transfer
Of the body to the monument, the scene
when the casket was taken from the iempor-
ary brick vault and carried to the massive
granite structure which had been erected to
mark Nations gratitude was deeply i'm
presslve.
1.-THE coffin was not opened, but the un-
dertakers mon lifted the heavy, lead lined
cedar case to their shoulder, carried 1t from
tho temporary tomb through lines OF police
to the new monument and placed 1t In the
sarcophagus. All uncertainty as to whether
this would fit IN the opening followed out Of
the red granite was set at rest. There was
perhaps half an inch to spare all around.
The leaden box Was then closed, nnd the
TOP of the cedar box was put in position.
Next the massive slab of granite which forms
the cover OF the sarcophagus. and which was
swung by derrick, was lowered and cement
laid with silver irowel sealed the sar-
cophagus. The trowel was presented to
Colonel Fred. Grant, and will probably be
kept eventually among the relics In the por-
tion Of the monument set aside for them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
The Labor World.
oor,a,,are vork on Sunday

Paris carpenters work on Sunday.
Great Britain has 5000 union carpenters.
San Francisco, CAL, has 100 Chinese cigar
factories.
ga Federal Union" ts to be formed al
Washington.
The prospects Of the granite industry in
Maine are good.
Kansas City CMo.) retail clerks want the
Sunday law enforced.
A Colored Industrial Congress met al
Huntsville, Ala, recently.
New York Central Union indorsed the bill
maxim. ten hours a days work on stree
railways
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
MoDocs ON VERGE OF STARVATION.

Remnant Of the Once Powerful Tribe In
Pltiable Condition.
The remnant Of the Moioc Indians, now
living In Modoc County, California, in the
neighborhood of the scene Of Captain jacks
trcachery and General Canby's death in 1872,
are in a pitiable condition, vergtng on actuai
Starvation. In all there are about two hun
dred families OF the tribe. The winter has
been severe and the Indians have been un-
able to obtain the necessities Of life. 1t Is
reported that their number has been reduced
one half by deaths due to starvation and e1-
pesure. The Indians do not occupy ressr-
vation, and as a consequence an appeal 1or
aid cannot be made to the United States Gov
arnmant.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
DUAL MURDER IN A CARRIAGE.

Il Mysterious Crime Perpetrated at Sack.
ett's Harbor, n. Y.
The village OF Sackett's Harbor. n. Y, was
the sceae early Friday morning OF one OF the
eloodiest tragedies known in the history Of
northern New York.
Mrs. Wilbur Crouch, woman who had
separated from her husband, AMI Miss Mary
Daley were shot and almost instantly killed
while riding in 4 carriage with James Allen,
q se!dier of the Ninth United States Infantry.
Allen received five bullets in his body.
Wilbur Crouch, divorced husband Of Mrs
Crouch, is under arrest for the murder.
Mrs. Crouch and Mary Daley were en-
ployed as servants In the officers quarters
at Madison Barracks, where the Ninth In
fantry is stationed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN BEREA. OHIO.

The Business Portion of the Town Burned
by Tramps.
The business portion Of the town OF Berea,
Ohio, was nearly wiped out by fire. The
wind prevailing made 1t almost impossible
to check the flames The heaviest losses
were on the Shumway block and the Miller
block, which will aggregate $4,000 each.
The total loss will reach 10000. Berea has
no waterWorks. A detachment Of the Ceve-
land (Ohlo) Fire Department, with fourteen
men, secured water from branch OF the
river about a quarter OF mile from the
town. The contents OF most OF the stores
were saved by the heroic efforts OF citizens
The fire was attributed to tramps. To add
to the excitement dog went mad and bit
several people before 1t was shot.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
MASSACRE IN ABYSSlNIA.

An italian Expedition Has Been Annihi-
lated in Menelik's Land.
The Paris Temps publishes story saying
that an Italian expedition, under Major
Bot:ego, has been annihilated in Southern
Abyss!nia.
It appears that the Ethiopian General COM
manding at Baro requested Major Bott.So to
halt until the expedition was authorized bv
the Negus to proceed.
The Italians, 1t is further stated, fred on
the messengers bearing the flag OF truce and
killed them.
In the fight between the Abyssinians and
the Italians which followed only Two OF the
latter succeeded in escaping.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
GREEK SHIPS VIcTORS.
They Destroy the Preveza Defences and
Troops Occupy That Town.


Troops Occupy That Town.
ATHENS, Greece (By Cable).-The Turkish
batteries at Preveza, the north shore OF the
entrance ofthe Gulf of Arta, where, accord
ing to the treaty Of Berlin. the Turks had no
ripht to erect Notifications, fired on and
sunk Greek steamer. the Macedonia, while
the latter was attempting to leave the Gulf
of Ambracia. The crew Of the steamer were
saved by boats from the shore, but the cap
tain Of the Macedonia was wounded severely.
Upon receipr of this news, the Greek Gov
eminent sent orders to the Greek fleet IN the
Gulf OF Ambracia to lombard Preveza.
Prevaza, which Is In Epirus and eighteen
miles from Arta, was strongly fortified.
At 10 a. m. the Shafldaki fort fired few
shots at Greek gunboat, which replied,
effectually silencing the Turkish battery.
At II O'Clock the Greeks began to attack the
Turkish forts outside the entrance OF the
Gulf, partly to divert the enemy's attention
and partly in order to prevent the massacre
of the Greeks at Preveza. The Greeks finally
captured the place.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
GRATITUDE OF A WIDOW.

Left $4,000 to an Editor Because He once
Beirlended Her Husband.
PC. Boyle, editor OF the Oil City penn. }
Derrick, while in New York recently received
q telegram to return home on urgent bust-
ness. It turns out that Mr.. Boylss presence
at home was required that he might look
after the probating OF the will OF Mrs. Rose
Harrison, Of Pittsburg, the widow OF q
former employe. who had bequeathed to him
her estate valued at $4,000.
Mrs. Harrison was the wife Of Charles q.
Harrison, formerly on the editorial stan OF
the OH CITY Derrick. He died of Bright's,
disease. and for year before his death was
unable to work. During this time Mr.. Boyle
assisted him, and 1t is out OF gratitude that
Mrs. Harrison left him her property.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
Prominent People.

Postmaser-General Gary is the father OF
eight daughters Of marriageable age.
Justice Field will retire from the Supreme
Court of the United States in July next.
The largest land owner In Germany is
Prince Wittengenstein, who holds 5000, ,00D
acres.
The least known and quietest Of all the
United States Senators Is Horace Chiffon, Of
Texas.
The most popular pictures in London shop
windows now are those Of Cecil Rhodes and
DR.. Nansen.
It Is now shown that the Grand Duke Of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. committed suicide by
jumping from bridge ...------
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
WAR AFFECTED MARKETS.
News From Greece Sent Stocks Down
Wheat Rushed Up.

"ueht nuSuou up
The Graeco.Turkish war struck this coun-
try In two spots. One was the Board Of
Trade In Chicago, which is the great wheat
speculative whirlpool. The other was the
floor OF the New York Stock Exchange with
It's millions upon millions in securities NOV
ing up and down In value under influences
from every quarter Of the globe. Wheat
went up in skyrocket fashion; stocks
indicated widespread fear.
Wheat went up under the nanipulations
Of group OF operators who argued that In
case Of war large supplies OF bread stuffs
would be called for with local sources near
the seat of war cut of. and that In the eager
ness to buy big prices would be secured.
There was an advance OF 6& points In
half an hours trading Later there was a
reaction. Speculators are talking about
"dollar wheat"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-05-05
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Cornelius Van Cott Made Postmaster Of
New York City. .'..y-

Cornelius Van Cott Made Postmaster o.
New York City. ~
The President nominated Cornelius Van
Colt to be Postmaster Of New York City,
vice Charles W. Dayton, resigned; John A..
Merritt, Of Lockport, N. T., to be Third
Assistant Postmaster. General, and Frank
r. Moore to be Collector OF Internal Revenuel
for the Brooklyn district. Messrs. Van Cott
and Merritt were Mr.. Platt's own selections.
Mr.. Moore was an original Mckinley man }!
Endorsed by the other antd-Platt leaders OF
Brooklyn.
Cornelius Van Cott is native New Yorker.
he was born In the Fifteenth Ward in 1881
In 1887 he was elected State Senator and two
years later President Harrison made him
Postmaster. Frank R. Moore Is teacher In
the public schools Of Brooklyn.