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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-13

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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-08-13

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
GREATLY oUTNUMBERED.
The Greeks Fought Valiantly and Hurled
 Back Their Enemy. .s-"

The Greeks Fought Valiantly and Hurled
 Back Their Enemy. s-@
 London May 1S-The Daily Chronicle correspondent alt Athens sends the fol- lowing official account of the fighting yes- terday:
 Over 50,000 Turks simultaneously and continuously attacked our whole line with the greatest fierceness. Our artillery and infantry did splendid work. Twice all tha regiments of the enemy wavered and fled, though their attack was soon re- newed with fresh forces, which in turn we were unable to hurl back
 The stubborn resistance and splendid vigor of our troops finally compelled the enamy to give way altogether. All the attacks on our left were similarly re- pulsed.
 On our right we did not fare so well. The first attack of the enemy was re- pulsed, but they massed in imemnse force for the next attack. Our first line way cred and was broken, and the wing would have been turned but for the timely ar-, rival of the reserves.
 Seeing that the enemy had gained ground which it was then impossible to regain, we therefore fell back on Bousi. The Turks had 50,O00 troops, with 30,00o reserves. Our force was only 35Go0. We have lost heavily but tine enemy must have lost thousands.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
FIGHT TO THE LAST DITCH
Demokos the Point of Vantage and Scent
 of Grea. Fighting.
MANY WERE KILLED ON BOTH SIDES.
Edhem Pasha Continues to Push His Army Forward-PIot to Murder King George Two Generals Reported Wounded
 Worst Yet to Come

London, May 1S.--1 a. m.-News from the sea; of hostihties by way of Athens shows that. the battle yesterday ceased about o'clock in the evening, but will probably be resumed in the mornfngy Thus far no news of actual fighting has been received from the Turkish side. It s is evident from the Greek account that the Greeks have suffered serious de- feat, and if the left wing has given way, as appears proba ble. Edhem Pasha may be able to cut off the Greek retreat and separa.e Gen. Smolenski at Spori from the main army.
 This is Edhem Pasha's reply to the foolish attempt of Col. Manos to snatch a victory in Epirus. If Greece had pre- vented Manos from playing this last card of a gambler, Turkey might perhaps have ceased hostilities. As it is she is now in full possession of TheSsaly, and the powers will find the task of protect- ing Greece more difficult than ever
 The disrn. ches from Athens represent the populace as astounded when the news of the fighting came. They had hoped to the laSi- that the powers would prevent Turkey from going furth.r One report represents the Greek government as threatening to take extreme and desper- ate steps unlsss Europe arrests the prog resS of the invaders.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
SUCCESS IS ASSURED.
Birmingham Carnival Society Receives Encouraging News-A Great Treat
 In Store for Next Week.

The darkness has been dispelled and the Birmingham Carnival society is now a fixture, i.s debts will be paid and next years pageant will be the grandest in the history of Alabama
 The executive board held a meeting yesterday evening, which was largely at tended and full of enthusiasm The board was given assurances whereby ample funds would be forthcoming to meec all ou1sltanding indebtedness and surplus left, which, added to monthly dues from members, would insure next years carni- val.
 The entertainments to be given at O'Brien's Friday night, May 2e, and Sat urday evening, the 29th, under the direc- tion of Prof. Mahler, promises to exceed anything of the kind ever seen in Bir- mingham, and from indications the re- ceipts will be enormous. All preliminares are being arranged with a view to mak- ing the entertainments great successeA
 The State Herald and Daily News were represented at the meeting, and both papers promised all possible aid in their line.
 Tickets for the entertainments will be sold at the opera house box office and by participants.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
NEWS FROM CUBAN WAR More Official Reports of Defeats
 ZE Insurgents, WITH : ANY MEN KILLED, But VI z mall Losses to the Spaniards-A RI 5 Denied d-Specia Counsel Cal
 houn Not Yet Heard From.
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WITH 2 ANY MEN KILLED,

HaVana, May 17.-During a number of small skirmishes which have taken place recently in the province of Santa Clara the ireurgen:s had thirty men killed, an 1nsurg:nt major and sub-prefect surren- dered and sixty-five armed insurg ents were captured.
 In the provinces of Maneanzas, Havann and Pinar del Rio. 2G6 insurgents were killed in recent skirmshes and thirteen surrendered to the Spanish authorities.
 In these engagements, according to official reports, the government foro.s lost six men killed and twenty wounded.
 A detachment of troops, commanded by Gen. Molina, which was eseor ing a convoy from Manzanlla to Bayamo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. has dislodged an insurgent force in positions which it occupied The troops had twen- ty-fye men wounded.
 The Spanish officials here say that the story published by a New York paper today from Havana via Key Wes. an- nouncing the defeat of Col. Ruiz near Manzanila, with a loss of many kill d and the defsat of Col. AguiIar, near. Guines, this province, recently, by insurgent forces, are untrue.
 The Marquis Palermolo, the civil gov ernor of Havana, has gone to Plates, province of Santa Clara, 10 confer with Capt. Gen. Weyler regarding the pardon for political offenders, which is moment arily to be expected from Madrid on the occasion of the elever.h anniversary of the birth of King Alfonso XIII, which occurs today
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
CHlLDRENS' DAY
Was Observed by the Various Churches in Birmingham Sunday--5O0
 at First Methodist.


 Sunday was children's day in the vari- ous churches. They did credit to them selves, as Birmingham's people always do.
 At the First Methodist church the chil- dren had the morning all to themselves, and under the leadership of MT. B. B. Comar, the superintendent, this vast army of 400 or 800 young people rendered the beautiful programme to the delight and edification of all present.
 The children's services at Trinity church was at 8 o'clock Sunday afterne on and was a delightful one indeed. Mir Malcolm Stewart, superintendent, with his well trained teachers and faithful scholars, gave such a beautiful service. After the service closed there were ex- clamations of surprise on all sides that SC much talent should be manifested by ones so young.
 While the St. Johns church is being removed to Twentieth street, that ccngre- gation is holding services in a tent on Twentieth street and Avenue H. Child rens day was. held there.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
ON FOUR CHARGES
Will the Treasurer of the State of Flor -~ ida. Be Tried by Seven of
 tho Legislators.

i f'Tallahaeee, Fla, May 1.-The following ! resolutions were unanimously adopted l by the house of representatives this morning:
 i "Resolved, That Clarence B. Collins, treasurer of Florida, be impeachsd for high crimes misdemeanor, incompetency, malfeaseance in office and conduct detri- mental to the public good.
 "Resoived, further, That commhatee of seven be appointed by the speaker as managers to conduct the impeachment before the senate, and said committee are instructed co presetn to the house imme- ldiaitely the articles of impeachment.
 Speaker Mays appointed as the con- lnfttee Messrs. Sloan, Hendry of Lee county; Harms, Wall, of Putnam; Rice, Young and FuEon.
 J3ased upon the evidence submitted in the recent repollt of the joinl. committee, not less than four charges will probably be preferred, namely:
 First, loaning in violation of law of money that cannot now be collected. . Second, the use of public funds in prl- yate sIpeculaltions.
 Third, false reports to the executive as to the condition of the treasury
 Fourth, actual dedication.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18

handed, red-handed, bloody, cruel war. IL is war in which Spain employees more troops than England employed in ssek- ing to put down the American revolution. And yet senators were met with the statement that the recognition of a sta te Of war in Cuaba would be inimical to Spain. He denisd that recognition of an existing fadt could be construed as a hostile act; but in any event the fact should be recognized and the grea. in- huence of the United States thrown lo- ward the cause of civilized and Christian progress. It might give Spain the right to search American vessels, bu. in this way greaN results might be achieved. It might give Spain right to blockade Cuba, but in that Spain would suffer more than the United States. It is said this means war, said MT. Daniel. I deny 1H. If Spain should declare war against us because We recognized the belliger- ency of her former su ubjects who have car- ried on war for two and a half years, she would have an. unjust cause of com- plaint and war against us, and we will nave just complaint and war againss her l do not wish to see the Amsr srican people involved in war. I look upon war as one of the greates+ caIamities that can befall a people. But it is a greater calamky for the high public spirit of a grsat nation to be so dea dened that ft can look upon murder and arson and pilla ge wloh indifference, and for the public spirit Of that nation to be so dead as to delay one 1nls ant in doing an act of Justice be- cause of fear of war.
 At the close of MT. Daniels speech. Mr. Mason, of Illinois, secured the 1oor, and VIII speak when the resolution is taken up at o'clock tomorrow
 He yielded at 3 o'clock for an executive session, and at 5:S0 p. m. the senate ad- journed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
BIRMINGHAM CYCLE CORPS
Enjoyed the Fourth Annual Barbecue at Standifur Springs Last Night.
 A Pleasant Occasion.

The Birmingham Cycle club held its fourth annual barbecue last night at Stardifur Springs, near the fair grounds. As previously announced it was blind run" and the 150 or more participants were forced to depend on their efficient leader, Capt. John A. Snider, to pilot them to where the juicy shoat and lamb and other palatable varieties awaited. To get lost or fall by the waysde is one of the test of the Cycle club, and it's against the rules to do more than allow the repairing of a wheel on these occa- sions, and no Moses Is allowed to direct the weary travellers to where the luxuries await
 The party formed into a procession, two deep, and paraded the city before leaving for the objective point. It was most beautiful sight and the parade was applauded on several occasions. The run to the springs was made from Second avenue and Nineteenth street and ac- complished in just seventeen minutes. The barbecue was prepared by MT. M. T. Standford and was cooked to a turn when the boys arrived, and to say that they enjoyed 1t after following their leader in a parade and thence to where the refreshments awaited would be put ting it mildly. It was not only palata- ble, but appeased a well whetted appe- tite.
 MT. A. McCloud, chief counselor of the legal American Wheeler, acted as toast master.
 '@rhe League American Wheelmen" was responded to by Hon. D. A. Greene; who spoke of the benefits to be derived from the wheel, both as to physical devel- opment and health and the beneficient influence of the wheelman in the building of better roads.
 Good Roads" was responded to by Hon. w. J. Whaley. He spoke of the great improvements of the public high ways since the introduction of the bi- cycles. While some of the states had progressed much faster than others that the introduction of the bicycle had made the improvement general He referred to the general saving In transportation, both as to the amount that could be transported and as to time, together with the saving in the wear and tear of vehicles, in compa rison with the old roadways that were only worked once in twelve monthes. He attributed these Improvements in roads to the introduce tion of the bicycle and the demand mads by the riders for better highways. He complimented Jefferson, Montgomery and Madison counties specially on their good roads.
 The boys had delightful outing and returned at 10 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
ATHENS GREATLY STIRRED.

News From the Front Sought With Great
 Eagerness-A General Wounded. P London. May 1.-The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at Athens says: This afternoon tMonday) has bean one of great excitement. The whole city turned out to discuss the news of the fighting and the newspapers issued numberless spe- cial editions. The impatient crowds gathered around the offices of the minis try of marine, questioned everybody coming out and finally invaded the build ing. The minister of justice, M. Triaut- filcat, announced the news as 1t was re- ceived to the anxious crowds. The min isters have been sitting in council until a late hour.
 Word has been received that Gen. May ralivitis has been severely wounded in the engagement and obliged to relinquish his command to another officer.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
THE PoRTE's DEMAND

Ridiculed and Declared Utterly Absurd
 by English Parliamentarians.
 London, May 17.-The conditions pro- posed by the porte as to terms of peace with Greeks have been freely discussed by members of parliament today and the idec of the recession of Thessaly and of such an indemnity as is suggested is rldi- culed as impracticabls and absurd.
 At the outside an indemnity of f5 000,- 090 or f6000,000 and a slight rectitudc of strategic frontier are suggested as terms likely to be settled on.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
MICROMALovICH WOUNDED.

Immense Force of Turks Attack the
 Greeks at Domokos.
 Athens, May T.-Dispatches sent from Domokos at D. m. say that the Greek left wing has fallen back towards the center before the gerater number of Turks. The battle continued after sun set, but despite the yielding of the left wing the Turks were finally repulsed. Gen. Micromalovich was wounded.
 A dispatch from Domokos at noon, by way of Lanai says: Thirty-five thous- and Turks, infantry, cavalry and artil- lery, have attacked the Greek line at sev- eral points on the left wing and center southward and surrounding Domokos. Large forces are also attacking Gen. Smolenski.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18

is believed the main attack of the Turks will be made upon the Greek center where Crown Prince Constantine is in command.
 Two Greek cannon are doing great exc cution on the principal Turkish column, which is advancing through the hills.
 The Turkish infantry at several points is in contact with the Greeks. It is be- lieved here that an attack on Gen. Smo- lenski near Almiros, is only a strategic operation and that the Turks will en- deavor to get between the two Greek armies, occupy~the road leading to the mountains and thus cut off the retreat of the crown prince.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
NO NEWS FROM CALHOUN.
A Strong Denial of an Accusat ton Against Ex-Assistant Secretary of State
 ROckhil1


 Washington, May 17.-Up to the pres mt momsnl. no word has come to the state department from MT. Calhoun, who went to Cuba as special counsel for the United States in the Ruiz case It is known through Gen. Lea's dispatches thac he arrived safely, but from the special coun- sel himself not a single word has been received at either the White House or at the stare department. This is not mat ten of surprise to ',he officials, because 1t is hardly to be expected that MT Cal houn or any other person in the short period of cime that has elapsed since his arrival in Havana could be in position 70 report upon so difficult a subject as the actual conditions in Cuba.
 The strongest possible denial Is made at the departmen, thst MT. Rockhil. while assistant secTS,ary of state under the last administration, addressed instruc- tions to lied States consuls in Cuba warning them to make their repor:s less favorable to the Cuban cause and more favorl ble to the Spaniards
 MT Rockhill is still at the S ate depart merit by request of the president, aiding his successor in the work of the office. He says the statement is unqualifiedly false.
 Gen. Lee has informed the state depart- ment that Jose F. Dumas. who was ar Ies1;d in Cuba April 20 last has been re- leased by the Spanish authorities.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
THE RIGHT WING

Of the Greek Army Forced to Retire
 The Men Fought Well.
 London May 17.-A dispatch to the Times from Athens says that the follow ing telegram has been received from Grown Prince Consta ntine:
 "Our right wing, under Col. Mastrapas, hats been obliged to retreat. 1t still holds Bousi, but may find it necessary to re- tire on Phourka Pass. It was necessary to bring up all the reserves in order to repulse the furious attacks of the en- emy. Our wounded have been sent to Lanai.
 ''The conduct of the army was praise worthy"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


 The president today sent the following message to congress:
 To the Senate and House of Representa- lives of the United States: Official information from our consuls in Cuba establishes the fact thalt a large number of American citizens in the island are in state of destltution, suffering for want of food and medicines This applies particularly to the rural districts of the central and eastern parts.
 The agricultural classes have been forced from their farms into the nearest towns, where they are without work or money.
 The local authorities of the several towns, however kindly disposed are un- able to relieve the needs of their own people, and are altogether poweGless to help our citizens.
 The latest report of Consul General Lee estimates that 600 to 800 Americans are without means of support. I have assured him that provisions will be made at once to relieve them. To that end I recommend that congress make an appro- priatbon of not less than $50. 900 to be im- mediately available for use under the direction of the secretary of state.
 It is desirable that a part of the sum which may be appropriated by congress should, in the discretion of the secretary of state, also be used for the t~ansporta- tion of American citizens who, desiring to return to the United States are with out means to do so
 (Signed) WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
 Executive Mansion, May IT, 1897.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
l,iasetoN SOCIETY MEETS.

Pia.sburg, May 1.-The preliminary fellowship meeting. marking the opening : oF the twentiesth- Annual melting of the Monren's Baptist ome Mission society, and which was also the. first of many liIfeti dpfps to i,eztrefd in the Fourh Avenue Baptist chIrqh this week in connection with the pttst anniversaries took place this afternoon a.. s o'clock. t was pre-
 sided over by .Mrs-tJ. N. Grouse. of Chi- cago, the prasidenr., and the proceedings were characterized by great earnestness.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
STAFF MAPS CAPTURED.

London, May 1.-The correspondent of the Daily News with the Turkish forces , in Thessally, writes: The Turks showed me yesterday a number of Greek staff maps with all the positions they intend to occupy carefully marked and with ths .numberjof the various Greek regiments and their contemplated positions. They me also a printed map with the frontier moved about 100 lkilometers north in anticipation of Greek victory.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
IN FRONT OF DoMoKos.

The Turks Advanced But Were Merely
 Looking for a Weak Spot.
 Headquarters of the Greek Army, Do- :noiros, May 17.r--(f P. m)--rhe Turkish attack on the Greek right wing began at 2 o'clock this afternoon. but the flank at jacks are considered to be feints and it
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
A FAIR COMPENSATION.
Received by the Southern for Hauling @ and Handling United States Mail.

Washington, May l7.--In compliance with resolution of inquiry the post ma master-general today sent to the senate a statemert in regard to the compensa- ticn paid to the Southern Railway com pany for she transportation of mail since 1894. The report shows .hat since Janu- ary last the compensation on the division between Washington and 'Lynchburg per mile has beeAias follows: For transporta- lion. Se9S: flor postal cars, $215, and for special facilities, $l25. { The pos, master-gs says that the weighing of mails on this line last year was conducted by more than usual care, and that all officers and employees or the Hallway Biaii. service who had anything to do with it were instructed fully as to btheir duties, and required to make re- ports or any unusual amount of mail matter received by them.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
A FE,AsT TOR OITTcAsrs.

London, May 17.-The Princess of Wales fund. started at the suggestion of her royal highness, to provide dmrer or some substantial meal during tho week of the jubilee commemoration for the poorest of Londonis people, beggars. ous- casts of the slums. etc. received today a contribution of $25.000. Lord Mayor Phil- isps .ss.s niynoapcA,. that with the -aceipu of this tiona.fon the fund Is ciosed. The Princess of Wales headed the subscripios list with f100-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
CREEKS RErREATING.

Athens, May 1S.--The correspondent of
 the Associated Press at Domokos. tele-
 graphing at 1 o'clock this morning, says: The Turks having occupied Kitiki, the Greek troops are resreating toward Orth- rvs range on the old frontier.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
WILL GO TO SIBERIA.

London, May 1S.--A dispatch to the Standard from Moscow says the police have made sixty arres s, mostly suspects, being men with university educations, although workingmen and mill hands are charged with planning big mill strike. They Mil! be sent to Siberia without trial.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
DoMOKOS HAS FALLEN.

London, May 1S.-The Daily Tele- graphs special correspondent with the Turkish orces in Thessaly, telegraphing late last night, says: Edhem Pasha has moved cn from point to point and finally occupied Domokos. The Greeks have sus- tained a crushing defeat.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
GOT ENOUGH MEN.

Athens, May 17.-The Greek govern ment ha issued & proclamation announc- ing that 1t does not desire any further volunteers, explaining that there already are ernany veluntee in Athens for whom 1t is impossible to find employment.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
RETREAn WAS A, PANIC.

.a London, May 17.-According to dis patch from Athens to the Daily News the Greek retreat in Epirus became so disorderly that it caused a panic in Arta,
 where the prisons have been broken open and many of the prisoners have escaped.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
EXCITEMENT AT ATHENS.

Athens, May 7.-The most intense ex-, citement prevails here. All the cabinet ministers have been ass mblei since noon at the ministry of marine, where the dis patches from the front are received. The gravity of the situation cannot be over estimated
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
PLAYERS ARRESTED.

Cleveland, O., May 1.-The police made good their promise to prevent Sunday base ball in Cleveland yesterday. At the end of the first inning between the Cleveland and Washington teams all the players on both sides and Umpire Hurst were arrested and taken to the po- lice station, where President Robinson gave bail for them and they were re- leased. The game was declared off. There were 10,00o people present.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-18
FUNDS FOR GREECE.

New York, May 17.-Mrs. Theodore Ralli president of the Greek ladies com mittee, which is raising funds for the Greeks today cabled $10,000 to the head quarters of the fund in Athens. This makes $40,000 in all that Mrs. Ralli has sent in this way.