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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29

Springfield. Mo. March 2S.-(Special.)
Farmers in this county are making no COM
plaint as to the condition of the wheat
crop. although the promise is not for a
very large yield. The acreage is smaller
than usual. Very little will be plowed up.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Atchison County.

Atchison, Kas.. March 2S-(Special.) The
wheat growers and dealers in Atchison
county. and the general opinion is that 20
per cent of the wheat in Atchison county
is dead
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Osborne County.

Osborne, Kas.. March 2S.-(Special.) Mar
tin Mohler. ex-secretary of the state board
OF agriculture, says the wheat is all right
In Osborne county-that the outlook was
never better
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Reyoltinx Torfnre

Think how they used % torture men In
the old days of the inquisition."
"Horrfblei"
Yes: they even put cracker crumbs In
beds and made people sleep there. .'.LChica-
Recnrn
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Bnrton County.

Lamar. Mo-, March 2S.-(SpeciaI.) The
winter wheat prospect in this section is
excellent. Farmers report that there will
be from 20 to 25 per cent more wheat than
last year If the present favorable weather
continues.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Was a Good Rexinninu

Mirister."I hope you began the new
Sable ian misunderstanding we'll
had two funerals."-Philadelphia North
american.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-29
Clay County.

Liberty. Mo-. March 2S.-(SpeciaL) There
Is very little wheat raised in this section
of Clay county, but full crop is expected
from the limited acreage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Americans Released.

Washington, April 24.-The state de-
partment has been informed through the
Spanish representative in Washington
that the audencia of Santa Clara has dis
missed the case of Jose Capedo and the
audencia of Havana that of, George
Washington Aguirre. Both will be set
at liberty as soon as the requirements of
the law have been complied with.
United States Consul General Lee later
notified the department that Aguirre had
been released upon condition of leaving
Cuba, not to return. Cepado is a native
of Cuba. but was naturalized in 1881 in
the United States. He was arrested
prior to January 20. 1896, on board the
steamer from Cienfuegos for Batabano.
the charge being sedition and rebellion,
and since then has been held under ar
rest in Santa Clara, awaiting the action
of the civil court there. Aguirre is %
years old and was born in the United
States. He was captured by Spanish
gunboat July 10 last and confined in the
Cabanas fortress on charge of rebel
lion. Upon request of the United
States consul general his case was re-
moved from the military control and
brought before the civil court of Jaruco.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
SOldier'S Home Transfers.

Leavenworth, Kan. April 25.-Col.
Andrew j. Smith, governor of the sol
diers' home here. has received an official
telegram from Washington, informing
him that the board of managers of the
National Soldiers Home, which met in
Washington yesterday, by unanimous
vote transferred him to the Pacific
branch home at Santa Monica. Cal. and
by the same vote elected Col. J. G.. Row.
land, at present governor of that branch,
commandant of the Leavenworth branch
at Leayenworth. The board elected
Cyrus Townsend of this city treasurer of
fne western branch to succeed Maj. w.
/. Shockley; No other changes have
Deen ordered, but it comes from the
highest authority that complete re-
organization will soon follow. Cover
nor Smith states that the transfer will
become eeffctive July 1. Col. Rowland
Is an lllinoisan, and a few years ago was
mayor OF Quincy, his former home.
Later he was governor of the Illinois
state soldiers home for two years. being
elected governor of the Pacific branch,
upon, the death of its former com,
mandant..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
HOLY FRIDAY OBSERVED
In Athens-Prayers for Those De-
Tending the Nation.


Athens April 24.-The Holy Friday pro-
cession here yesterday was one of the most
dramatic incidents of war, moving vast
crowds of Athenians on an overwhelming
wave of motion. The various professions,
all carrying lighted candles, cOnverged at
about o'clock a. m, on Constitution
square. As seen from balcony above the
sea of heads, the spectacle was fairy-like.
AS far as the eye could reach there were
myriads of lights, and all around was sol
emn silence. The metropolitan, robed in
gorgeous vestments and wearing a re-
splendent gold tiara, headed the process
sion of the clergy in the center of the
square, the choristers chanting prayers in
unison.
A moment later the metropolitan, in a
loud voice, broken by deep emotion, prayed
with uplifted eyes for those who had
gone to defend the national honor and
fight for the glory of the cross"
All heads were barred and all eyes were
streaming with tears as the metropolitan
pronounced the benedictiOn.
The metropolitan returned to the cathe-
dral, where a solemn mass was celebrated,
and all who had taken part in the process
sion proceeded either to the churches or
to the cathedral to take part in religious
services. The king and queen of Greece
and the whole official family were present
at the cathedral mass.
The metropolitan repeated the prayer
for the soldiers, impforing the Almighty
to bestow His blessing upon those whose
homes are Swallowed by the angel of
death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Y. NJ. 6. A. CONVENTION.
A Farewell Meeting Was Held and
Sine Die Adjournment Taken.

Mobile. Ala, April 25.-The pulpits of
Mobile were filled by the delegates to
the Young Mems Christian association
convention today. DR.. Scofield spoke in
the largest Methodist church to crowd
ed house. In the afternoon meeting, led
by General Secretary Messer of Chica-
go, over fifty young inen Drofessed con-
version.
At night farewell meeting was held
in Princess theater.
An audience of $500 and 5000 people
packed the house. Addresses were made
by several secretaries of the interna-
tional committee under the leadership of
Mr.. Mott. Mr.. Gaily, champion foot
ball player of Princeton college and one
of the brightest students, spoke of his
determination for the past five years to
go as foreign missionary. The mission
board of his church Presbyterian)
could not send him. but the association
the new Young Mems Christian associa-
ton of Madras, India.
Mayor Bush of Mobile said to the AS
sociated Press representative:
1.-The effect of the convention on the
business community has been common
surate with the standing of men in the
convention. Active. practical Christian
ity as these young men display can not
but leave a most favorable impression
upon our business men,"
Three thousands dollars additional to
the. $1,000 already given was pledged
tonight for special work among young
men in foreign lands.
The last two speakers were DIR. SEQ
field and Mr.. Gilbert A. Beaver of Penn
sylvania, after which the convention adj
journed after singing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
PROFOUND SENSATION.
A Young Man Noted for Exemplary
Habits Short in Accounts

Atlanta, Ga, April PA profound SEN
sation was created today by the announce
ment that Harry w. Cassin, cashier of
the Georgia Loan and Savings and Bank
ing company, had Incorporated some
$4,000 of the funds of that institution.
Cassln has always been known as a
young man of exemplary habits and fine
business qualifications.
Cashier Cassin applied the funds of the
bank to private enterprises in which he
wished to invest, and lost all. He sent
good money after bad, until finally his de-
falcatiOns reached the sum already stated
and discovery followed.
Friends and relations of the young man
have made up the shortage and the bank
will not lose n dollar of the sum stolen.
Young Cassin will not be prosecuted. His
connection with the bank ceased yester-
day and he will begin life anew in At
lanta.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Occult Artists Assemble.

New York. April 25.-The third an.
nual convention of the Tbeosonb;cal co
ciety of America was held TODAY in
Madison Square garden. The convention
was held behind closed doors. none hnt
delegates and members being admitted
Ernest T. Hargrove was chosen perma.
enent chairman. Mrs. Katherine A
Iingley. Mrs. A. L. Cleather, III. r
Patterson. F. NJ. Pierce, Rev. w. Wi.
liams of England and DR.. L. Wood Of
Westerly, r. l., made short addresses
The presidents report showed that many
branches of the parent organization have
been started throughout the country.
At the afternoon session Mrs. j. G.,
keighley of London spoke of the warm
appreciation of the work of Mrs. Tingley
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Spanish Troops Blown Tn.

Havana, via Key West. April %
Spanish forces escorting the convoy of
supplies to Guayamo lost a dozen men
by the explosion of dynamite bombs
placed in the roads by the insurgents.
Ten of the soldiers were horribly mutt.
lated. fragments of some of them being
found a long distance from the scene of
the explosion Portions of the clothing
and equipment were found hanging
from the trees in the neighborhood. No
trace could be found of two of the sol.
diers.
The men of the garrison who remained
at Guayamo were found to be in a most
pitiable state. Nearly all are sick from
drinking foul water.
1t is reported that an insurgent eyne.
dition has landed near Juaracoa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Hoods Pills taken after dinner aid digestion.

in Sweden, Norway and Central Europe.
Augustus Neresheimer was elected presi-
dent and treasurer, and the following
executive committee was chosen: DR.. J.
D. Buck of Cincinnati, DR.. A. ?. .Buch-
man of Fort Wayne, Ind, DR.. J. A. An
derson of San Francisco. III. Il. Patter-.
son and e. Augustus Neresheimer, all
of this city. In leaving public meeting
was held Addresses were made by DR..
Franz Hart of Berlin, Mrs. Tingley,
Mrs. Cleather and others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Mexican Matters.

City of Mexico, April 25.-President
Diaz has issued decree establishing n
naval school at Vera Cruz, to be opened
July next. Youths desiring to enter the
navy or adopt careers as pilots or marine
engineers will be admitted
The budget committee of congress re-
ports an estimated revenue for the next
fiscal year, beginning July 1. at $40, 425,-
800 and disbursements some $4,000
less. The committee does not recon-
mend any increase in appropriation for
the payment of the gold interest abroad,
it being believed that before the next
September session of congress that silver
will have again risen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Alexandria Quieted Down.

Alexandria, Va, April 25.-The excite
ment of last night growing ont of son
sational reports that the negroes world
attack this city as a revenge for the
llynching of Mccoy Friday night had en-
tlrely subsidized today In a few places
the people gathered in small crowds to
discuss the doings of last night. but there
was no excitement. A large number of
people. from Washington came over TO
the city today, attracted by curiosity.
among these, were a good many colored
people but there, were of the peaceable
CLASS, from which no trouble arose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
The Retreat From Matt.

Athens, April 24.-The following semi
official announcement was made this af-
ternoon:
I'm a fierce engagement at Matt yester-
day the troops fought heroically until 6
o'clock in the evening, and compelled the
Turks to retreat. Whereupon the Turks
were heavily REINFORCED and our positions
were shaken and retreat was ordered.
eral."
A second dispatch from the headquar-
tiers staff says:
"Our troops are concentrated along the
line of Pharsalos in consequence of these
operations, the abandonment of Tyrnavo
and Larissa being considered inevitable"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
THE BATTLE OF NEZEROS.
BeIated Details of the Fierce Fight
ing In That Vicinity.

/
London, April 24.-The Associated
| April IS. 10 and 90 delayed in trans
mission. owing to the enormous conges
| ton of the wires with official messages
to Athens, received in London up to mid
night. confirm the previous adyices from
| Larissa. more complete details OF the
conflicts being given.
Regarding the battle of NeZeros. the
correspondent of the Associated Press,
wiring on April 16, describes the diff
Guilty of dragging to the crest of Annun-
citation hill, by mules and men, four guns
which arrived that morning. Many
hours were spent before this mountain
battery was placed in position on the
great ridge above the lake. Hardly had
it been located and scarcely had the gun
ners opened fire before the enemy de-
bouched from the thick wood on top of
Marcasi hill, and, forming into a column,
swept rapidly toward the Greek posi-
ton. Then the value of the mountain
battery became Immediately apparent.
Two shells from the guns, commanded
by Capt. Pieri, fell in the center of the
Turkish column, exploding with great
havoc. The column wavered, halted
and retired for shelter in the wood
Later. the Turks, adopting the plan of
OptH luTce
rush to the top of the hill, coming on
impetuously and animaring each other
with loud cries, but the Evzounes, whose
discipline was of the very best, extended
their ranks in admirable order along the
lower slopes of AnnunciatiOn hill and
poured in steady and well-aimed fire,
which was well supported by the shells
from Capt. Pieri's guns. Their position
proved unsurmountab BILE, and when night
fell hostilities ceased and the Greeks
strengthened their positions. That day,
in obedience. to orders from the crown
prince, they acted strictly on the de-
fensive. The Turkish fire was poor. of
the Greeks there were eight killed and
twenty wounded.
While Capt. Pieri successfully benz
barded several Turkish block houses be-
fore dawn, Greek reinforcements arrived
and were posted by Col. Fouros along
the eastern slope of Annunciation hill.
As dawn broke. at O'Clock on Sunday,
the Turkish battalions debouched from
the woods of Maracasi hill. The first
line rushed forward to occupy intrench-
ments made during the night and facing
those occupied by the Evzounes. The
second Turkish battalion took position
up higher, while the third was held in
reserve.
On the Greek side the four-gun battery
on the crest was supported by artillery
and by the Evzounes, some in extended
ORDER some under cover of trenches or
rocks, while the second battery, with the
Evzounes as supports, were held in re-
serve at the lake side. The action
began with a slow rifle fire on both sides.
AT $50 o'clock the Turks, springing
from the intrenchments, rushed on the
Greek position, but the Evzounes re-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
sPALDING BEHIND THE BARS.
President of the Defunct Chicago
Bank Failed to Furnish Bond.

Chicago, April 24.-Charles w. Spal-
ding, president of the defunct Globe
Savings bank and treasurer of the Uni
yersity of Illinois board of trustees. was
placed in Jail today on ordei. of Judge
Dunno of the circuit court, who was dis
satisfied with the bond given by Spading
on the occasion of his arrest a few days
ago, on charge of embezzlement pre-
ferred by the university alumni. The
hearing of the case came up today, and
Spalding waived examination. He was
given a short time to find new bonds
men, but was unable to do so, and was
placed in Jail at the expiration of the
stipulated time. The formal order of
the court was that Spalding should be
held to the grand jury in the sum of
$4,000. The judge took up the case.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
The Powers May Intervene.

Paris, April PA dispatch received
here from Athens confirms the reports that
the Greeks have abandoned Tyrnavo and
Larissa and have concentrated on their
second line at Pharsalos.
The news has caused the greatest agi-
tation in political circles, and the diplo-
mats are freely discussing the question of
whether the time has not arrived for the
powers to take immediate steps to arrest
the further advance of the Turks in the
Greek peninsula.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
News From Edhem Pasha.

Constantinople, April 24.-Edhem
Pasha wires that on Thursday the
Korkein division of the Turkish army
pursued the enemy and captured a
quantity of ammunition. provisions and
rifles. The dispatch adds that portion
of the Fifth division. occupying Diskata,
firmly maintained its position. intiicting
considerable loss on the enemy, and cap
tured twenty-siX prisoners.
Finally the Turkish commander an
nounces that there was also fighting at
Mlouna on Thursday. and that a sharp
fusillade began at Tchay-Hissar at IL
o'clock that night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Gross Fraud Charged.

Washington. April 25.-Charles A.
Rufee of Crow Wing. MIMI. is confined
in the district Jail here, the charge
against him being that of classifying his
naturalization papers in furtherance of
an alleged fraudulent claim brought by
him against the United States. Rufee
brought claim against the government
for 100000 for alleged depredations
committed by Indians during his terms
of office as Indian agent at the White
worth agency in Minnesota.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
DISASTROUS CLOUDBURsT.
stretches of the Katy Track Washed
Out in the Territory.

, Denison Tex, April 25.-(Special.)-
Last night a cloudburst in the vicinity of
Eutala: l. T.. deluged that country and
washed out about 800 feet of the KATY
track in the North Canadian river bot.
tom, and three washouts on the South
Sanadlan We're also caused by the over
now from the waterspout A heavy
Windstorm accompanied the cloudburst.
ana a great deal of damage is reported in
me Inc yiclnity OF Eufala. houses and trees
I Iu,hg hd plown down Katy train No. g.
abandoned at Muskogee. M Which, Mob
left here at $50 this morning for the
north, went as far as South McAlester
and turned back. eIAie''er
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Pencil Pushers Invited.

Nashville, Tenn, April 24.-The bu-
reau of publicity and promotion has
issued a circular letter, to be distributed
throughout the United States, inviting
editors, publishers and correspondents of
newspapers and periodicals. to visit the
Centennial and giving assurance that all
OF those who send proper credentials in
advance VIII be furnished tickets of ad-
mission to the exposition. All responses
should be addressed to Herman JUST.
chief of the bureau of promotion and
publicity
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
TeNnS OrntOricnI SncietH-

Galveston, Tex, April 24.-(Special.)-
The Texas Oratorical association met to-
day and elected officers as follows:
c. c. Todd of the Agricultural and Me-
chanical college, Bryan, president; G.. B.
Morgan of the Trinity university, Tehua-
cana, vice president; B. p. Burlington of
Austin college, Sherman, recording secre-
tary; G. w. Steere of Fort Worth univer-
sity, Fort Worth, corresponding secretary;
G. w. McDaniels of Baylor university,
Waco, treasurer
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
The Retreat Was in Good order.

Athens, April "a, 6 p m.-An tele-
graphic communication with Larissa is
interrupted, but it is understood that the
retreat of the Greek army was conducted
with the best of order. The excitement
and disquiet in Athens because of the
sudden abandonment of Larissa contin-
ues, but the tranquility of the city is I'M
broken. The foreign warships have
been signalled off Phalerum
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29

breach of the London convention. Mr..
Chamberlain regrets that in spite of the
assurances of President Kruger of his
respect for the convention, the British
government has so frequently been
obliged to complain of infringement of
the convention or action of the Trans
vaal calculated to lead to an infringe
mpnt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Edhem Reported Dend.

London, April PA special dispatch
from Athens says it is rumored there that
Edhem Pasha. the commander-in-chief,
has succumbed TO wound which he Pc
ceived in the recent fighting with the
Greeks in Milouna pass.
1t is further announced in a special dis
patch that the Turkish troops are leaving
Crete for an unknown destination.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
me Earth Quased Mt C,iro

caro- ILL.,, April pa severe earth
quake was felt here at exactly 10 o'clock
70, tonight 1t lasted about twenty seconds,
Inc largest structures were shaken with
swaying motion and people rushed in
been reported. """ee n''
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Were RepuIsed Several Times.

Athens. April 24.-Midnight-Special
dispatches received from the frontier as
sert that the Turks. while attacking Matt,
were repulsed several times yesterday. At
o'clock in the evening the Greek forces
were obliged to give way. The Greeks re-
treated in good order on Karacles. where
they are entrenched. From Aria the
Greeks occupied the heights of Pontepi-
gadi. 1t is believed the military opera
lions in Epirus will soon be terminated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
CAPTURED by the Turks.

Constantinople. April 24.-An official
dispatch, dated today, from the Turkish
commander of the army corps at Janini,
Epirus, announces that after a desper-
ate battle. lasting over seven hours, the
Turks have captured Fort Beshphomar,
where the Greeks were entrenched af-
ter crossing the frontier and advancing
along the river Luro.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
THE GREEK ARMY HAS TAKEN UP
HEADQUARTERS At
pHARStL0S,
Retreat WAS MADE IN GOOD0RD[R
Carried Away All the Movable Can
non and Munitions of Wharf.-The
Greek Warships May Try TO
Pass the Dardanelles.

London. April 24.-Special advices from,
Athens this afternoon say that after DIES.
perate battle at Madi, in which the Greeks
We're outnumbered. they retreated with
heavy loss, abandoned Tyrnavo and Laris-
50 and removed their headquarters 10
Pharsalos, small town on the right bank
of the Phersalitis, and at the north foot
of spur of the Charsidiari mountains.
Pharsalos is about twenty miles due south
of LarisSa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
The Greeks Retreated.

Athens, April 24.-Noon.-The Turks
at noon yesterday strongly attacked
Matt, which was defended by Gen. Ma
taphos' brigade
After six hours fighting a council of
war, presided over by the crown prince.
decided to order the return of the Greek
forces from Tyrnavo. The retreat was
effected in good order
Riccotti Garibaldi has arrived here. He
was accorded an enthusiastic reception.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Fatal Fight Over a Woman.

Covington, KY, April Pin fight
over Matte Turner last night, George
Washington was killed by Charles Clark
at the latter's saloon. The woman was
also shot while trying to protect Wash
ington. Clark and the woman are not
expected to live.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Insurgents In Macedonia.

Sofia, April 24.-An insnrgent band has
entered Macedonia under a leader who
was recently placed under surveillance,'
Other insurcent bands have gone north
with the intention of crossing the from
tier working around and meeting the
FIRST insurSrut band in Macedonia.