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The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
THE FIRST HosTILITIES.
Plans of Campaign Decided Upon by both
Countries.

Athens. April 1S.-The Greeks hold
that it was an attempt upon the part
of the Turkish forces To occupy STRAIT
egic position near Mount Analipsis not
far from NeZeros. on the neutral zone,
which led to the encounter on Friday
between the Greeks and the Turks
This it is added. was used ut Constan-
tinople. rs reason for ordering Ed
ham Pasha. the Turkish commander
in.chief to assume the offensive and
led to the rupture of diplomatic rela-
tions between. the countries.
The so-called outrage of Prevesa.
this morning. when the Turkish batter
les there sank the Greek steamer Mace
donia, further justified the Greeks, in
the minds of the Athenians. in waging
war 10 the death against Turkey.
Little news of reliable nature has
been received here or is allowed to leak
out regarding what has really trans
pired on the frontier
1t is known, however, that the whole
frontier of TheSsaly has been blazing
with murderous firing since early this
morning, and that the Greeks have
captured fortified position at MeneX,
in Macedonia.
According 10 the general understand
ing here. the Turkish plan of campaign
Il bl lllt ulhS
the important Greek frontier town of
Tyrnavos, with a view of forcing the
mountain passes leading toward Laris-
sa. One report which is generally
credited. has it that Edham Pasha. at
the head of 1000 men. has already
begun this movement. and runners in
this respect are floating. the substance
of them being that the battle which
is expected to be fought at or near
Tyrnavos, has already commenced.
The Greek plan of campaign. so far
as il is understood by the Athenians is
found on the defense of LarisSa. in the
first instance. an attack upon that
place having been anticipated and pre-
pared for by occupying and taking ev-
cry possible advantage of all strategic
points. The country here is admirably
suited for defense and while this de
fense is undertaken. the Greek fleet is
relied on TO destroy the coast ports of
Epirus and Macedonia. The Greek be
lief in ultimate success is based on the
expectation of a universal rising of the
Macedonians and Epirotes. as soon as
the Greeks succeed in winning a bril-
liant victory. anywhere, over the
Turks
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
THE LOWELL OBSERVATORY.
Work During Its Service in
Mexico,

Remarkable Work During Its Service in
Mexico.
City of Mexico, April 16.-The Lowell
observatory, which was transferred
from Flagstaff, Arizona. to Mexico
early in December last for the purpose
of observing the opposition of Mars,
and for the measurement of Southern
double stars. has been dismounted and
shipped back to its original location
after three months of remarkable ser
vice.
DR.. Lee, who was in charge of the
observation in the Southern heavens,
announces that since January LIST more
than 100000 double and triple stars
have been measured. More than half
We're new. having never been repre-
sented by any astronomer. The report
will be the largest and most important
addition to the Southern stellar astron-
omy since the observations of Sir John
Herschel. Full reports of their work
are to be forwarded soon to the Royal
Astronomical society at London.
Among his discoveries are many bril-,
liant stars and perhaps fifty difficult
stars, separated by less than one second
of an arc. In addition to these discov-
cries his corroborative points of argu-
ment as to the formatio of heavenly
bodies will be exceptionally interest
ing.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
Students Revolt.

Denver, April 1.-THE State School
of Mines is enjoying a sensation. in
the revolt of the junior class against
the authority of the faculty.
The trouble originated in the mis-
chievous act of one of the boys in the
chemistry class. While examining Il
piece of sodium he spit upon, the re-
suit being big smoke. This gave of
fense to Professor Jones, who was in
charge of the class. and he endeavored
in vain to learn the name of the cul-
prit. but he would not confess and the
class would not peach on him.
The class was ordered to meet tho
faculty the next day although it was
Arbor Day and the rest of the school
had vacation. Against this order the
class rebelled and proceeded to spend
the day or part of 1t in planting a
tree.
1t now remains to be seen what the
faculty will do about it.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
COMMANDMENT OF PREvEsA.
Greek Warshlps SIlehced and DESTROYED
the Turkish Battery.

Athens, April 1S.-The Greek com
mander at Actium. opposite Prevesa.
telegraphs that the Greek steamer Ma
cedonia. which was fired upon this
morning by the Turkish batteries while
leaving the Gulf of Ambracia, did not
sink in deep water, but was able to
run ashore near the entrance of the
gulf.
1t appears that the bombardment of
Prevesa only began at II 80 II. m.
whereas the Turkish forces there
opened hot fire upon Actium at $50
a. m. A column was formed mt the
telegraph station. but the building was
converted into Il fort and was garr-
soned with 800 men, The Turkish fire
completely destroyed it, several of the
garrison being Killed and wounded. al
though the Turkish aim was often
wide.
The Greek commander requested in
structions by telegraph, and the minis
ter of war ordered him to lombard
Prevesa Immediately
At 10 o'clock a. m. the Shafidaki fort
fired few shots on a Greek gunboat.
which replied. effectually silencing the
Turkish battery. At II O'Clock the
Greeks began to attack the Turkish
forts outside the entrace of the gulf.
partly to divert the enemy's attention
and partly in order to prevent the mas
sacre of the Greeks at Prevesn. The
Greek ironclad SDetzai arrived to assist
in bombarding Prevesa. and the gun
boats continue to lombard from inside
the gulf.
According to the latest kilograms
from Actium. 1000 Greeks have
crossed the Gulf of Arta from VonitZa
to Salagora. and are now marching on
Prevesa. Various reports are current
as to the landing of the insurgent
bands on the Chalkis peninsula. Blu
giles are sounding in various quarters
of the city; soldiers are Fastening to
their barracks. and bodies of troops
hurriedly equipped, are being dis
patched to the front. amid enthusiastic
ovations from the crowds that fill the
streets.
A dispatch just received here SAYS
that the Schtidaki batteries. which
were attacked by Greek warships
shortly before 3 o'clock this afternoon
have been completely destroyed The
Greek battery at Kefalipanghia coop.
Grated effectively with the tiotilla In
bombardment.
All the forts except one, which is the
strongest. have been destroyed at Pre-.
vesa by the bombardment of the Greek
fleet.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

positions on the summit of the hill. Al
the present moment four battalions of
Mendukh Pasha's division are advahc-
ing to the frontier positions already
taken.
The Turks are fighting like demons,
the Turkish artillery doing splendid eX-
Pasha.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press says: Il regret to have to an
nounce the death of Hatiz Pasha at
Milouna. The battle is still undecided.
but the Turks, without calling up the
reserves, have taken almost the whole
pass. 1t is impossible to give details
as to losses. | saw many groups OF
wounded men. but they were mostly on
the heights. Ambulauccs have been
sent to bring them in. | cannot say
whether the Turks intend to advance
on LariSSa."
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

favorite place for osculatory ex-
ploits with the Topeka bellies and
beaux is on top of the dome of the
State House. On this airy summit. $50
feet above the earth, it is the delight
of the amorous swain to take his
sweetheart and far away from the
madding crowds ignoble strife kiss her
to his hearts content, with none to mo-
lest or make him afraid. The ribald
small boy and the derisive young man.
although armed with powerful field
glasses, are as if they were not.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
BATTLE OF MILouNA PASS.
Turks Fought Like Demons and Drove
Back the Greeks.


Foot of Milouni Pass. April 1910
Il. ma fierce battle ragged in the pass
all night long. The Greeks. who en-
tered and descended toward the valley,
encountered four battalions of Turk
ish troops, who drove them back and
at the point of the bayonet rescued the
force gaIrisoning the Turkish block
house, which the Greeks had encircled
before entering the pass.
Neshad Pasha, commanding the fifth
division, occupied Mt. Harnia with a
great force. while Hairi Pasha, com
manding the sixth division, prepared to
enter the TschaiSahn pass, and Hiadar
Pasha, with the fourth division, occu-
pied the Milouni pass.
Before dawn Edhem Pasha rode out
to direct the disposition of the divis-
ions. A general engagement ensued.
The battle still continues along the en-
tire pass, over 10000 men being en-
gagged. The combat turned on the pos
session of the Greek block house.
which was most obstnately defended.
Several vigorous attacks We're made by
the Turks without success, but finally.
about o O'Clock. by Il magnificent dash,
they took the block house at the point
of the bayonet.
The Greeks are stlll defending their
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
CASHIER OF A BANK MURDERED
Struck Down and His Throat Cut Will
FIKhtIng to Protect His Treasure.

Fighting to IrOtect His treasure.
Somersworth, n. H.. April 1G.-Whil
resisting the entry of two desperate
and determined robbers. and during /;
heroic struggle to protect $4,000 ol
more In money and securities in til,
compartments of the open vault of th'
Great Falls National Bank of Somers
worth, this afternoon, Cashier JOSEPH
A. Stickney was struck down and bru
tally murdered near the desk which ht
had occupied for years. After killing
Stickney, the murderers ransacked the
vault and fled with the cash, with
the exception of few gold pieces. As
near as can be estimated. $1,000 was
taken. but 1t is possible that the loss
will considerably exceed this sum, as
none but the dead cashier knew the cX'
act amount that was in the institu
tion at the time.
The robbers, after knocking Stickney
down with blackjack, cut his throat
The most remarkable feature of the
robbery is that 100000 in bonds OF
the United States, which were kept IN
one of the drawers of the big vault and
which the robbers examined hastily
We're not taken. Neither was any of
the negotiable paper and securities of
the bank-in fact, nothing is missing
except the cash.
No one was aware that there was
anything wrong at the bank until
nearly 2 o'clock, or an hour after the
murderOus work was done. The perpe-
traitors had ample time to escape, and
this evening scores of sheriffs, mar
shals, police and citizens are securing
this section of the State and the adj
joining State of Maine. which, from
this city, is just across the Salmon
Falls river. The men made their visit
to the bank at the busiest time of the
day in the locality where the bank is
situated and so completely and thor
oughly did they accomplish their rob
berry that only an uncertain clue and Il
very meager description of the terrible
deed can be obtained. Stickney had
died fighting desperately.
The first clue that the officers found
WIS from persons who reported seeing
Il man hurrying up the hill, carrying a
bag heavily weighted over his shoul-
der. He thew the bag behind a stone
wall. changed some of his clothes, and
finally got into the buggy driven by an
other man. Other persons reported see
ing the buggy, and in West Rochester
Il horse and buggy was seen headed for
Salmon Falls river. which forms the
Maine State boundary. This outfit has
disappeared. despite the
fact that the whole section hefeabouts
is being searched tonight.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

AS instancing the antagonistic atti-
cles. Consul-General Max Judd, at Vi
enna. calls the attention of the State
Department to an intended tariff meas
ure preventing further Importation OF
glucose into Austria-Hungary. All
producers of glucose in Austria have
formed trust. The market price OF
syrup has been made by them 81 forms
($S.44 per 100 Kilograms (220.46
pounds. This price has enabled Am
erican porducers to sell their syrup,
which is even better In quality, at a
lower figure. The trust, seeing them
selves undersoId, have now urged the
government to assist them, and have
succeeded in the effort. The duty on
glucose or syrup has been six forms
in gold ($2.99) on 100 Kilograms (220.46
pounds). A new tariff, to go into effect
'anuary /, has now been published,
making the duty Is forms in gold
S7.23). This rate" says the consul
general. SIS on glucose from all coun-
tries. but 1t is aimed only against the
United States, for it is only with syrup
from our country tHdt tne syrup trust
(home producers) cannot compete.
American syrup is sold, landed in Ham
burg, per 100 Kilograms at 1880 marks
32.97kO. The import duty for Aus
tria being also six forms in gold
$2.99 and freight from Hamburg to
Austria amounting to about one forin,
makes the entire cost OF 100 Kilograms
of American syrup landed in Austria
about $6.40 against the trust price OF
syrup OF 21 florins (SS.44. This new
duty will at once shut us out from
further sale of syrup. 1t has been this
way with other articles for which
Americans found foreign market. II
It was not tariff measure, some other
obstacles have crippled their efforts to
maintain the trade"
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
Reviewed by Mckinley.

Washington. April 16.-The colored
people of the District of Columbia
to-day celebrated the anniversary
of President Lincoln's proclamation
emancipating the slaves of the South.
The principal features of the day We're
Il parade and an open air meeting. at
which oratory ran riot. President Nc
Kinley reviewed the parade from the
portlco of the White House. The col
ored organizations of the district, with
about 2,5O0 men in line, marched
through the White House grounds.
Mr.. Mckinley. with Secretary of War
Alger at his side. stood with uncovered
head while the procession passed.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

1897, came UP for trial in the United
States Court to-day. After the govern
ment had submitted its testimony the
case was promptly dismissed. No testi-
mony was offered by the defense and
argument was not made by counsel.
Judge Locke stated that no evidence
had been submitted to show that the
Dauntless had been fitted out for the
purpose charged, which fact was
shown by her return to Jacksonville
within few days of the date charged
in the libel.
The district attorney reserved the
right to appeal upon consultation with
the attorney general.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
WITHDRAW TROOPS FROM CUBA
Report That the spaniarda VIII Send Sew
eral Thousand Home at Once.


Washington. April 16.-According TO
information received from trustworthy
sources here the withdrawal of at least
n part of the great army Spain has
maintained for several years in the is
land of Cuba will begin when the
rainy season sets in within few days.
The Initial movement will be the de-
parture of 10000 Spanish troops from
Havana for Spain. and within short
time 10000 troops, it is understood.
VIII withdraw. The Spanish insist
positively that it Heans only that lit
tie or nothing of the lnsurrection re-
mains; that Gomez has only about fit.
ty or 100 followers, and that to watch
these under the conditions in which
the campaign has been necessarily con
Quoted few thousand men are quite
as effective as the 10000 men which
are now in Cuba. The Cuban contin-
gent, on the other hand. insist that the
Spanish financial resources are ex-
hausted, and that the troops are to be
Withdrawn because of lack of money
to keep them in service.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
The Turkish Account,

Elassona. April 1S.-0Ieadquarters of
the Turkish army in Macedonia.)-The
first division of the troops is at Dod-
mix. the second ut Elassona. the fifth
at Skompa, and the sixth at Karya Tor
Koskuy). The last two are engaged in
defensive operations. The Greeks who
have invaded the district of Mount
Goodman have been repulsed. Battal-
ions from the divisions at Apium and
karahissar are arriving at Ismudt en-
route for RodostS and Muratli. in order
TO reinforce the troops in that district.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
soldier. VIII Not he withdrawn,

Washington. April 1.-THE Spanish
minister has received telegram from
the president of the council of minis
ters, Senor Canovas. saying that the
report of the recall Of 10000 men from
Cuba has no more foundation than the
fact of its publication in an opposition
paper of Madrid.
Minister De LONE says no soldiers
will be Withdrawn from Cuba. Cap
tain General Weyler has telegraphed
that he does not need more reinforce
ments to terminate the war and that
he does not need single soldier more
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
Body of General Grant Removed.

New York. April 17.-The body of
General Grant was removed this after
noon from the temporary tomb which
has sheltered it for nearly twelve years
to the imposing mausoleum which is
designed to he its permanent resting
place. There WAS no ceremonial and
beyond the attendance of a guard of
honor the removal was accomplished
without special incident. The interest
of the public i'll tile event WIS atteSted
by the presence of several thousand
people, although the hour for the re-
moyal had not been previously an
nounced,
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
Does No. Recognize the BLOCKADE

London, April 16.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Standard says 1t is
stated there that Admiral Canevaro,
commanding the international fleets in
Cretan waters, has received notice
from the American government that
the United States does not recognize
the existence of a blockade of Crete.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
Zig Liquor Seizure,

Charleston, s. c., April 16.-Dispen-
sary constables to-day seized ninety
eight cases of liquors consigned to
John c. Simonds, one of the leading
men of the city. The liquor came
from San Francisco house and was
marked for personal use. A drummer
of the house was recently In Charles
ton and number of leading people of
the city dubbed together and made
this purchase.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
Ohio Guard VIII Attend.

Cleveland, o., April 6.-The entire
National Guard of Ohio will attend the
Grant memorial ceremonies in New
York. 1t Is held that as Ohio is Grants
birthplace this State should be repre-
sented with It's full equipment Of $500
men. The troops will go In heavy
marching order.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
The Greek Account,

Larissa. April 1S.,-CHeadquarters of
the Greek army in Thessaly.)-The
Greeks have captured the Turkish posi-
tions from Nezeros to Koutra and the
Turks are in full retreat toward the in
terror, where their forces are massing
The batteries at MenaXa ceased firing
at II p. III. Sunday.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

Away back in '76 Jacob Schneider
Of st. Louis willed his dearest friend
Bernard Jungferman-a large sum
Of money. Unfortunately Schneider
spelled Jungferman with a Y instead
,f j, and Jungferman up to this time
hasn't received a cent. When you
make your will see that you do not
initiate the error of the good, yet
.eal careless Jacob.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
Wants the Fighting st,p,ed,

Paris. April 1S.-Thcy Temps calls
upon the powers to intervene by force
of arms and stop Turkey and Greece
from further lighting.
1t is reported that the powers. so far
from bockading Greek ports, will al
low Colonel Nnssos and his army TO re-
turn to Greece If he decides To do so.
All the Greek merchants in Turkey
have been given Il fortnight's notice to
leave the Ottoman empire.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
Case Against the Dauntle...

Jacksonville, Fla. April 16.-The
case against the steamer Dauntless,
charged with violating tn neutrality
laws by taking iilibustering expedi-
ton to Cuba from No Name key, on the
southern coast of Florida, January i,
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

When Mrs. Philpot was drawn as a
Juror in Chicago the other day she said
she would rather not serve. Is the
new woman to be depended upon when
she is already evading the duties OF
good citizen2
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

Prof. Thomas Chamberlin has just
declared in lecture that 5cience fur
nishes no positive proof of here
after, and that, on the other hand, 1t
loes not disprove the idea OF future
life. We shall, therefore, be under
The necessity of looking in some other
direction than science for what we are
10 know of our future.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

Widow Weed. who wishes to be con-
sui, is rich. While we have so many
worthy widowers who are not rich, it
would scarcely be good policy for Mr.
Mckinley to be sending our rich Wild
ows out of the country, to be won,
perhaps. by foreigners.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

The telegraph informs us that all
Londoners are gratified at the appoint-
ment of their fellow citizen. Henry
White. to be secretary of the Ameri-
can embassy.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

Miss Mush, who is lecturing in the
east on the best method of shoe-lacing,
is perhaps stringing her sisters with
mealy- -mouthed talk.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

It is impossible to discourage the
man who has learned in whatsoever
condition he finds himself Herewith to
be content.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

Locking the stable door after the
horse is stolen is wise proceeding
compared with bowling for reform af-
,er voting for the other thing.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23
Furious Fighting Near Arta.

Corfu, April 1S.-Furious fighting
has been in progress on the frontier to-
day near Arta. and it is rumorcd that
the Greeks have taken MenaXa by as
Sault
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

If the Princess de Chimay is really
going to receive $4,000 a week, she
ought to send the prince regular sti-
pend He is just the sort of man that
would take it.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

When 1t comes to remembering
things he is trying to forget, every
mans memory is phenomenal.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

One of the hardest lessons to learn is
that we are made out of the same kind
of clay as other folks.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

Falsehood may have its hour. but 1t
has no future.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

Never say die until you are dead, and
then 1t is no use, so let 1t alone.
The Springfield herald., 1897-04-23

There is such thing as having great
influence without having great talent
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-22

Eyes, / held public Office once" said
the man in the macintosh as he proceed
ed to light cigar, and tho other hastened
to get to windward of him.
"Have contract for sweeping 1t outf"
Queried the man with the green goggles.
"Somebody die and will it 10 you?r
asked tho man who had his feet on the
table.
''You have never been in public life,
either Of you," be retorted. "That's all
that ails you fellows. don't mind say
ing either that my experience as an office
holder was not pleasant one. was NOM
mated at O township convention against
my will for the office of town clerk. i
protested, but IL didn't do any good.
Some Of the boys bad put up job on me,
and they rushed the thing through with a
whoop. was not only nominated for the
office. but was elected. It's one Of those
little jobs. you know, that are u whole lot
of trouble and mighty little profit. I
served the term out, but 1t was really an
injury to me. IL took me away from my
business. It made.all sorts of bother, and
I was glad enough to lay 1t down at the
end of the term"
"What did the Office, payr' inquired tho
man with the white spot in his mustache.
'.It was worth $500 q year"
"Then what are you kicking aboutf"
"It was really worth $500 year, say,
but the actual salary, all fees included,
was only e40 That's where the injury
came In. And the people Of tho township
added insult to the injury"
"How?'
"They said the salary, was more than I
was WORTH
And the man in the macintosh relight-
ed his cigar, smoked on in silence, and the
others got still farther to windward of
him--Chicago Tribune.