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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
THE MIDNIGHT REPORT

Brings a Reversal of the Earlier News
 Great Greek Victories.
 Athens April --(Midnight.) News has reached here that the Greeks, after a desperate struggle have captured and burned Damsci.
 Virgil is still resisting.
 Another Greek battalion has attacked Milouna Pass and captured three block house. This division has almost reached Damsci, where they will effect division with the force that captured that town. Twenty thousand men under Gen. Smo- lenzi displayed the greatest bravery. Damsci is 112 miles northwest of Lar issa.
 Edhe m Pasha, with a force variously estimated at from 10000 to 14.000 troops led seven assaults against it yesterday, but ell were repulsed by the Greeks. X Crown Prince Constantine has tele-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
IN THE NICK OF TIME

A Government Relief Boat Arrives and
 Much Suffering Is Thereby Relieved.
 Vick:burg. April 20.--Thanks to the promptness of the government ia d,s- patching the steamer Vidett to. the dis triot back of Coons Landing it is be- hisved all distress will be relieved. No more breaks have occurred in the levee. The refugees applying for relief here are increa sing, and it is difficult to relieve all Dispatches from Davis Island state that the planters will be unable to sup ply rations fer more than two weeks, hence the prospects of making not more than a short crop.
 A dispatch tonight from Tallu,a says that part of Madison county is flooded from the Briggs break, though not deep lN
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
THE TURF.
JENNINGS, RESULTS.

Washington, April 2O.-The fields at Ben- nnss louay were rather small, and with but one exception the talent found no trouble in picking the winners Her Own, an e.ght to one shot, surprised the crowd by coming first in the third. Weather fine;
 First Race-six fur.ongs. Gee Gee, to 3, won; Mahony, to l, second; Lochlyn, 15 to l, third. Time, 1l7 4-5.
 Second Race-Four and one-half furlongs. Sly Fox, 3 to l, Yon; Tantis, 10 to l, second; Water Crest, 10 to l, third. Time Al 4-5.
 Third Race--Six furlongs Her Own, to to l, third. Time, 1:i7.
 Fourth Race--One mile. Dutch Skater, Il to 2 won; Brisk, 9 to 5, second; Volley, to 1, third. Time, 1:46.
 Fifth Race-Easter steeplechase, purse $75o, 4-year-olds and upward, about two miles. Peconic, ' to ?, won; Marshcan to 1, second; Dr. Eapod, to l, third. Time,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Charles R. Reid, His Wife and Friend
 Arrested and Now In Jail.


 Macon Ca, April 20.-Charles R. Reid, who shot and killed L, M. Halstead, an attache of Cooper's circus, in this city, April ', because of an insult said to have been offered to Reid's wife by Halstead, was inditted for murder by the grand jury of Bibb county today.
 Mrs. A. F. Reid his wife, who was pres e,rt at the kfhing, and who pointed out Eralstead as the man who had insulted her, arld Robert Bennington, @ friend of Reids, who accompanied him in the search for the man who was killed, were also indicted for murder as "prin cipals in the second degree"
 Mrs Rsid and Denninsiton were arrested and put in jail today. Reid was already in custody.
 The triol of these people which will probably be had early in May. promises to Ia of a most sensational character Applica tion will be made by counsel for the release of Mrs. Reid under suitable bond tomorrow for the reason, so the position will state, that she will become lnd.'her in the near future.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
NEWPORT RESULTS.

Cincinnati, April 20.--The talent expert enced considerable trouble in picking the winners at Newport today. Several hot fs> vorites failed to score, and the books had a good time of it. Track fast, attendanc- good; weather cool.
 First Race-Five furlongs. Animosa, to 1, won; Miss Alice, F to l, second; Mas
 Second Race-Four furlongs. Clara Van, 2 to l, won Lauretta B. 60 to l, second; trad, 6 to l, third. Time, :4Sh.
 Third Race-One mile. P. J. Dun, to 1, won; Patrician, to 1, second; Everest, 10 to l. third. Time, 1;41.
 Fourth Race--Seven furlongs. Minnie Murphy, to B. won; Swordsman, 15 to l. second; San Juan, 6 to l. third. Time, 1:2S1s.
 Fifth Race--Seven and one-half furlongs. Roosevelt, to l. won; Fl Sket, to 1, sec ond: Carroll Donder, 30 to 1, third Time, 1862.
 sixth Race Seven and one-half furlongs. Parson. 12 to l, won; Fretful, 20 to 1, second; Robinson, 2 to 1, third. Time, 1:35A.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
CREEKS ON THE MOVE.

Athens. April 2o--An official dispatch from Arta. says that after crossing the Araots'han, at Bsiai ithe Greeks occupied ,ae villages of N'eckheri and SakhiSa- laInoa, where lhey strongly entrenched themselves. Col. lMarJas Is now advanc- ing Ilolthward in .'ne direction of Paras- kevd Ths Greeks grepuEsed an attempt Of tha Turks to cfo,- $ the bridge ait 5 o'clock. A rumIbsr of Greeks, amoag them, several officers were kil1sd ard cI-ners wounded.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
A SECOND SQUADRON

Greek Minister Retires.
 Constantinople, April 20.-A second Turkish squadron left the Golden Horn this afternoon for the Dandanelles. It consists of the ironclad Ornahnian, the monitor Hifsirahman, the corvette Man Zoura, five torpedo boats and four steam CTS which have been converted into cruis- CTS
 Prince Maourocorda to, the Greek min ister to Turkey, has sailed for Athens. All the ambassad dors except the German ambassador went to the quay to bid him farewell
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Chicago, April 2o--Municipal elections were held today throughout Illinois. Re ports up to II o'clock Indicate that party lines were not sharply drawn. Streator, Decatur, Pontiac. Belmont and Lemont elected republican mayors and Freeport, Kankakee, Litchficld, Jacksonville and Peoria, the democratic mayoralty, was victorious. In the latter city John Wer- ner was tho successful candidate, win ming by the narrow plurality of IT out of a total vote of 10660. The repub- licans will contest In Rockford, the election was the hottest in the history of the city, the American Protective asso- citation question being the issue. The present mayor was reelected on the anti American Protective associa ton ticket. Danville elected an indeperd- ent candidate, the republicans carrying the balance of the ticket In Cairo the victory turned up in the civic federation candidate.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
LOOKS LIKE A SlETTL LEMENT
Of the Tariff Bill to Meet All Parti5s O
 tho Republican Side.

Of the Tariff Bill to Meet All Parti5s On
 tho Republican Side.
 Washington, April 20.-The presence on the flcar of the senate today ofsths mem bers of Ghe subcommittee of the senate finance committee. who are engaged in preparing Slle tariff bill, was made the basis Of much speculation. The members of the committee were closeted for time with Senator Vest of the democratic side of the finance committee and after wards held individual conferences wiih ether members of both sides of the cham Der. Ut was generally supposed that the committee had reached a pctnt from which the end of thgs ailiuous work could be discerned and that preparation was being made for full meetlng of the com mittee. This may not prove to be ex- adtly true, but this visit was ma dc for the purpose of slnoothing the way for final work. The coni,nI, tee is approaching the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
REPORTs OF DEATHS.

New Orleans. April 20,---A tale of wee come5 from Bayou Nidel, in the lower pc6ition of Madison parish The water from the Riggs crevasse caught the pso- pie there unprepared and unaware of danger Word was sent out from that locality requesting that boats be dis patched at once, as the people were drowning How many were actually dead is unknown, but Thomas Blackman, his wife and infant are known to be drowned. It is believed others have per- icl1 ol
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
GREEKs CAPTURE DAMscI.

Athens, April 21---1 a. m.--The report undsr Gen. Smolenz has created great enthusiasm. Ar,a dispatches report also that heavy breaches have been made in the Turkish forts at PreVsa The firing ceased at nightfall, but will be resum ed this morning (Weinssday) The iron clad Spezzia has left the Gulf of Arta to join the eastern squadron. which it is stated has an important mission.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
GOING TO THE FRONT.

Athens, April 20.-6 D. m)-An the members of the gendarmerie and police force military organizations are now go- ing to the frontier. The citizens have volunteered to guard the town. The same conditions prevail in all the other towns of Greece. On all sides there is a firm determination to meet the Turkish invasion and every man who can be spared and who can bear arms is going to the front
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
POWERS TO HOLD OFF.

London, April 2O-A telegram to the Times from St. Petersburg says that Count Muravieff, the Russian foreign minister, has dispatched a circular note to the powers advising them to observe an expectant attitude in case either Tur- key or Greece should request interven- tion. The correspondent understands that all the powers have agreed to con- tinue to hold Crete with the forces al- ready there.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
GREEKS NEED ARMS.

London, April 2O-The latest dstais as to the fgltlng at Milouna Pass made it evident that the Greeks suffered se- verely beeause of their lack us artillery Several war correspondents aver that if the Greeks should possess anything like adequate arms the Turks would never have captured positions so obstinately held by the Greeks.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
A GOVERNMENT NOTE

Athens, April 20.-Tha government has addressed a note to the foreign ministers and consuls in Greece, calling their att h. tion to the fact that Greece has adhered to the declarations of the Berlin congress of 1876 and exprs ssing a hope that foreign governments would preserve the laws of neutrality.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
MRS. HANNA BURIED.

Cleveland, April 20.--The funeral of Mrs. $. NJ. Hanna. mother of Senator M. A. Hanna was held from her late resi- dence No. 7s6- Prospect street, this after noon. pr. S. P. Sprecher officiated. The utmost sympathy was expressed in all directions The pail bearers were her grandsons. The interment was at Lake, view cemetery. z
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
CAPTI1RE TWO TOWNS.

London, April 2O-A dispatch to the Morning Post from Constantinople says that the report that the Greek volunteers have cut the Saloniea railway near Ka- liva is not confirmed. But the Greeks have occupied Mitylene and Chios, after sharp engagement with the Turkish troops.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
SEVERE ARTILLERY DUELs.

Athens, April 2o.-A dispatch from Arta says that 800 Greeks have crossed the frontier at Arta and a severe artillery duel has been in progress since Monday. The Greek artillery have sileaced the Turkish Imauret fort, commanding the town. Two attempts of the Turks to cross the river were repulsed. There has been brisk firing at Plasa and heavy infantry firing along the line for about twenty miles, Twenty Greek officers and many Turks have been killed
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
ICE BREAKING UP.

Buffalo, N. Y, April 2O.--About three miles Of ice was visible off this port yes- terday, but the strong wind blew it down the Niagara river and at daybreak only a small streak was left. Nothing will be left of the big field by tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
WEYLER TO MOVE.

Havana, April 20.--Tt is expected that Capt.-Gen. Weyler will soon leave the city of Santa Clara. The weather re- mains unsettled and Iain is falling al most cOnStaDl ly
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21

graphed that the Turks at that point
 In Athens great attention have been paid to returns from Milos rather than Miloura Pass. The theory has been all al5ng that if the Greeks could establish themselves at Damsci their road would Jig open to Elassona.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
ANOTHER INSUFFICIENT DEFEAT.

Havana, April 20.--A number of skirm- ishes have taken place recently in the province of Santa Clara The losses of the insurgents are officially reported as thirty-eight killed, thirty injured and one taken prisoner. The, Spanish troops have seized the contents of two camps, in- cuding an armory and several well stocked shops.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21

end Of I P F1Gorss, and many ssen2ters who arc making pers.steae demands for o1aEges were called rC5n with a view to arriving at an rfdsrskardIng. Among .ae rrob,ems which are yet unss t.l5d arg those relaxing to sugar, lead, ere ard wool
 Some senators have manifes ed a Cts- position to hold out persiasently for eer- tain notifications of the sAedules r5faF- ring to these and other articles. The members Of the commits e, while 1iJ- in- dicat}ag their own position or thag of the committee, have thought it well to talk over thssa m2ttera with the complaining send DTS. They are anxious to bring in q b. l that will command the united sup port of the republican, party and hat will be sure ID become law. Thy think they will succeed. but beyord th.s they know i1Iyle. except that they expect 70 report tnz bill to the senaSe next wsek. They took especial pride in keeping it's work private and say .hat nona of the changes win be announced until all are given to the pubEc. MeGnbe: of the com n 1.tee O-f5 thsir colleagues that many redudions had been made They have Este1icd patiently to adVoca'. es of- in- creases, but have granted few of the re- quests.
 Ona of tha members said today tha l. l'ha bill would be a revenue bill ard not pr h-blt,va me3 sure. The committee has practically agreed upon 9 modification of the retroactive clau9e of the Dingley bill, which it is hoped will ha satisfactory to the opponents Of The house provision. The wool men are s ill pressing for iadioll charges. The wool growers are not sat isfi;d with She ratrs of the Mantle amend ment. but wart a. complete change of asslfioiat117 ari1 sI1ill irsist tha. no wools shall be admitted for less than cents per pour1. While some ciglnges are proDa- ble in this schedule, it is quite certain that ,.hese demands will rot bs entirely met.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
GREEK VILLAGES DESERTED.

Milouna Pass, April 20.--Dvenng.-The Turks have bssn shelling the town of Tyrnavo. All the roads to Larissa are crowded with refugees shouting Re serves don't try conclusions with tha Turks" All the Greek villages are de- serted
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
COMING SOUTH IN. SUMMER.

Barnmm & Bailey Will Makesan 1nnova-
 ticn In Circus Practice.
 Barnum & Boilay, whose Greatest Show on Earth, is now filing the big Madison Square Garden, in New York City, twice
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
BASEBALL.

Charlottesville, Va. April 20.-Princeton won from Virginia today in the first inning, scoring five runs on as many errors by Vir- gnia:
 Princeton ........ ..........5 1210000-95 3 virginia ........ .e.,.......0 O O 1001001-33 8 Batteries-Princeton Jayne and Kaffer; Virginia. O'Brien and McNair.
 Danvilie, N. C., April 2O-The University the home ground today in poorly played slow and uninteresting game. Score: 1aIe .......... ....-... ........4 O4O5 l-l9 North Carolina ...... ......:.2 221611 0-15 Batteries-Waliace Finck and Bartlett Wilims, Mangum and Bailey.
 Washington, April 20--The Lehigh Uni- versity base ball club completed it's eastern trip here today by defeating the Catholic University team. The Lehigh team is the strongest collegiate aggregation in the field this season. They have yet to be defeated. Today's game was pitchers battle. Score Lehigh .......... ..........2122Oo2fO-i0S4 s 4 Catholic University ... .000300400-76 5 Batteries-White and Carman; McTighe and Hannon.
 Columbus, Ga. April 20.-Columbus de- feated Chattanooga this afternoon pulling the game from the fire in the last inning. Score:
 Columbus ........... .......0 00O0010L5 Batteries-Coumbus, Connef and Sulli- van; Cha attanooga, Short and Turner.
 Atlanta, Ga April 2O.--score:
 rsf-f ef. R.H.E. Atlanta ........ ...... .....00O00000G-041 Batteries Coleman and Gibson: Jones and Kellner.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Asi>'-i | I-ANIISi1 4>t4hIANfN 4 lCNo.
 The president today sent to iills senalte long lis. of nominations, among vhica were several of importance.
 John A. Merrill, of New York to be third assf4'tar Tt postmaster general. 3 Postm ma'sters--Cornelius Van CoIits, at New York City; Melvin NJ. Conklin, El- myTa, N. Y; Andrew J. Pollock, at Pen sa.cola, Fie.; Jchn w. c. Long, at IS at S. vile, N. C.
 Inteilor-James l.. Davenport. of New Hampshire, first deputy commissioner of commissioners; l.. Kelly, of Illinois, sec ord deputy of pensions.
 TreaSury-William Youngblood, of Ala bnm1, t9 be auditor for the irl erior de- partment
 Iri.erhor--William Jones, of Wiseor1.n, to be commissioner of Indian affairs; Sim 'c?t E. MsIs hews, of Mississippi, to be regf-.ef of the largd office at Jackson, Miss.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21

Charlottesville Va, April 20.-Princeton won from Virginia today in the first inning, scoring five runs on as many errors by Vir- gnia:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-21

IL n. t toh .'...ss...O U l l U UUUU-J0 Q l Virginia ........ .e........0 01001001-33 Batteries-Princeton, Jayne and Kaffer; Virginia, O'Brlen and McNair.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-30
East RoSb,,ry.

Last paper Of the year. Renew at
once.
AFRO Boyce is convalescent from his 70.
cent illness.
Lester Bates from Williamstown visited
friends in the place last week.
Alyce McCord from East Randolph was
guest OF Winiired Foss last week.
r. Y. Blanchard spent Christmas with
his daughter and family in South Tun-
bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. wheatley from East
Brookfied are visiting their daughter,
Mrs. f. f. Allen.
Cecile Buck is enjoying short vacation
from her school in Randolph Center.
Mrs. Emma Wardner, who has been i'll
for number OF weeks, is more comfort
able, but is still confined to her bed.
The community was startled last Satur-
day morning TO bear OF the sudden death
OF Mrs Timothy Blanchard. Although
an invalid for number OF years she was
aoout he house as usual the day before.
The immediate cause OF her death was a
shock, which she had Friday night. She
leaves a husband, one son and three
daughters to mourn the loss of kind
wife and mother.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-30
Ensi Itrnintree.

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. A.
+. Flint Dec. goth.
Mrs. e. w. Sturtevant is visiting in
Hsrtland this week.
Mrs. Minnie Boyce has finished work
for Mrs. Bert Farnsworth.
Miss Alyce McCord visited at j. c. Me-
Intire's the first of tue week.
c. Ii. LOOMS and wife went the first OF
the week TO Buttersville, Michigan.
The Sewing and Mite society will meet
with Mrs Stephen Hutchinson Friday OF
this week.
o. p. Dudley and vile of West Brook.
field and Miss Anna Farnsworth spent
Christmas at Ora Copeland's.
The annual church meeting and roll call
OF the East Braintree and West Brookteld
churches will be held at the church in
this place Saturday, Jan. Sth. Business
meeting at 10.30a a. m, dinner at II m. and
at 30 D. m. roll CALI etc. All interested in
the church and society are cordially invit-
ed.
The following officers were elected last
Sunday for the coming year in the Sunday
schools of the East Braintree and West
Brook field churches superintendent, b.
A. Flint; assistant perintendent,
Dwight Fisher; secretary and treasurer,
John Peavy; librarian, Fred Flint; assist
ant librarian, Ernest Flint
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-30

Last paper of the year. Renew al
once.
Kitty Worcester came home Friday.
Walter McDnffee came home Saturday.
Marjorie Carey spent Sunday at home.
Edith McDuffee returned to her school
Monday.
Willie Rule spent Christmas with his
mot her in Vershire.
Lettie Vaughan came home Saturday
for a weeks vacation.
Mrs. Lqdd, who has been visiting in
Fairlee, has returned.
Mrs. Morrill, and Eddie spent Christ
mas at Claremcnt, n. ii.
Emms Porter is spending a few days
with her cousin, Minnie Coombs.
Mr.. Goodwin's son, with his wife and
three children spent Christmas here.
Mrs. Mabel Harding spent Christmas
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Kinney.
Christmas services were held at the
church Friday evening. The entertain :.
ment consisted of singing, readings and
Rotations. The Christmas trees we're
we'll filled and not the least of the even
ing's attractions.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-30
Curlnlh.
f. I. Eaton is congalescent.

+. Z. Eaton is convalescent.
G. c. Ward is home from Harvard,
Mass.
Mary Fuller is teaching in the f. r.
Fits district in Nershire.
Stevey Darling got bone in his throat
on Friday night at supper.
The Center creamery paid its patrons
% cents for November butter.
Annie Wilson is home from Bradford
academy during the holidays.
A. M. Carpenter is spending the winter
at w. Z. SInborn's in Bradford.
Charles Buffers is recovering from his
stroke OF paralysis so he is able to ride out.
Mrs. Susie Dickinson of Boston is spend
ing the winter with her mother, Mrs.
Abbie Heath.
Blake Locke and wife celebrated the
| fortieth anniversary OF their marriage
December 23d.
Will Magoon has moved to the c. F..
Buffers place, and it is reported that he
holds the deed.
Eugene Smith, D.D.G.M. OF Post Mills
helu a meeting with Minerva lodge No. So,
F. q A. NJ, on Saturday afternoon ana
evening, December 18th.
Henry Jackman ,Jr., and wife and u RS. a..
p. Cook spent Xmas in Lebanon az Harley
Hauson's, and Henry Huntington and wife
in Barre with his bro ther Geo. and wife OF
Holland, n. Y. This was tie first time
they had been together at Christmas since
they were boys at their parents home.
The Christmas exercises were we'll car
ried out before a large audience. Fred Hut
ton was manager. Mrs. w. Il. Locke, or
ganist. had charge OF the music, assisted
by Roy Carpenter, cornetist, and quar-
tet composed of Geo. Patrick, Geo. Hook
err, Mrs Emma rhurston and Mrs. L. j.
Huttou
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-12-30
East Randolph.

!
Last paper ofthe year. Renew at once.
Park osgood is quite poorly.
Mrs. F.. g. Sprague is quite i'll.
Joseph Johnson recently passed his Goth
birthday.
The MOI malitss are home for short
vacation.
Mark Spaulding OF Worcester, Mess, is
vi iting friends here.
There was family gathering at b. A.
Durkee's Christmas day.
II. E. Miles started for Eden with his
first load of goods Thursday.
Mary Tracy, who is teaching in Fun
bridge, spent Christmas at home.
Mrs. Abel Tracy and little daughter re-
turned recently from Massachusetts.
The two grades OF the school joined in a
Christmas exercise Friday afternoon.
Hal Bennett had his COWS tested re-
Gently and found them to be all right.
Seymour Wright and wife spent Christ
mas with their son, Frank, in Randolph.
Mr.. Hall of Connecticut spent Christ
mas with his cousins, Clark and Elias
| Hall.
Clyde Camp is visiting in Middlebury.
Jared Hyde is tending the mill during his
absence.
Miss Alyce McCord is spending few
days with her friend, Winnie Foss, at
Roxbury.
Rev. Ransom Hail, student at Hart
! ford Conn, preached at the Baptist church
last Sunday.
Seymour Wright has moved onto his
place on the Chelsea road, formerly owned
J By the late Clarence Hayward.
The Good Templars will have an open
/ lodge Friday evening and will watch the
old year out. Refreshments will be served,
Rev. VIM. Prentiss, student at the
seminary in Hartford, Conn, spent few
| days with his classmate, Mr.. hail, at Il.
4 5. Hal S the first OF the week.
Christmas exercises at the +. w. church
/ were unusually interesting and were well
/ attended. Special mention should be
made OF the duet by Mrs, and Miss Davis
and the recitation by Leslie Durkee.