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FOR RENT.
SUBURBAN HOMES

$500 PER MONTH -0ne-halr mile
ives, OF Overlook Inn; = rooms; suitable
for q road house: liquor license. tiSJ
3.5O-BE BENNINGROAD- D-4-rOomIrame:
large lot t3IS)
SaOO PER YEAR, LANIER HEIGHTS:
frame, 2-stOry and atSlc; looms and
bath. (396)
$4,000 YEAR-GUNSTON, vas
room house and Out-buiIuings. 10 acres
iSS0)
S35.OO-CoTTAGE HILL-Frame, IL
rooms; stable. . Il acres: o Minutes
walk from Columbia cable cars. (45O)
S-DEANWOOD, u C.-Two Groom
cottages; well located. 145)
SlS-TAKOMA PARk-Frame cottage:
rooms: near both car lines. t373)
Sl5-CONDUIT ROAD-7 rooms and
bath; hot and cold water. (4S9)
GI6-LALOND STATION-Frane cot
lage;9 rooms; newly papered- 1872
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FOR SALE-FARMS.

For SALE-Pcach orchard, 1000
leiliIny Irces, seven years Oh siIu-
ated Iour miles below Alexandria, on
line OF Wash, Alex. and Mt. vernon It. H.
Call on undersig gned at orchard, or ad-
dress :. +, EIKER, Nero, Fairfax Co., va.
nnS-3G
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RAILROADS.

uTaSHINGToN, MOUNT VERNON AND
w ALEXANDRIA RAILWAY co.
From Station. Thirteen and-a-half street
and Pennsylvania avenue
For Alexandra 6 40. Z, 90, s, o. 10;
1920, ex,, II IL "a. m, l, 2, 8, 4.I5,
b.I5, 5.i6, G.l5, Z, 8, 9, 10, IL. D. m.
p. m.
For Mount Vernon 10, II, IL a. m, 1,2.
4.15 p. M. daily, except Sundays
q. F.. A BBOT, GEO. R. PHILLIPS,
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. gent
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OFFICE ROOMS FOR RENT.

$40 sos D ST Nw.-Two rooms on
LIST floor; l room on % noQr., FLO;
will rcnt whole building for $1O0 per
month. 80 l4eS)
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3 ALTiMORE ~
- AND OHM
RAILROAD.

Schedule in effect November 8, 1886.
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PosTOFFICE NOTICE.

Should be read daily by all Interested
as changes may occur ut any time.
Foreign maIIs ior the week, ehuias I,ils w,
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
4 YOTNG DOCTOR'S Suicide.

Baltimore. Aug %.-Dr. Argyle Mackey. tho
young Washington physician. who shot himself IN
the breast on Wednesday In the city Hospital. died
this morning from his wound He entered tho Office
Of the College OF Physicians and Surgeons Wednes-
day. and after A few minutes conversation with
persons I'm the office, drew pistol from his pocket
placed the muzzle against his left breast and
pulled the trigger. The bullet entered his breast
Just over the heart and lodged In his back.
According 10 the contents OF a letter written in
q feminine hand and found in Dr. Mackey's coat
pocket and according TO his statement made to Dr.
Edwin Gecr. Of the college staff Of physicians. the
young physicians attempt at self-destruction was
due 10 love. liquor and morphine He IS supposed
TO have had trouble In love affair with the writer
OF the letter and had been drinking and taking
mOrphine % eNces1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
OBITUARY.
WORDSWORTH THOMPSON.

Wordsworth Thompson. y. A., the well-known
American genre and historical painter. died sud
denly Yesterday at Summit. y. j. where he had
been passing the summer.
Mr. Thompson was born on May 26. 1910, In BATH
more. where he received HIS early education. lie
went to Paris in 1861 and pursued the study OF art
til lSGi working under Charles Gleyre' Emile
Iamblnet and a. Passini Passini was his tavorite
master and exerted a permanent influence over
his work Mr.. Thompsoa's historical painting
dealt largely with Colonial subjects. IN which ne
took special interest. His genre work was chiehy
devoted to Oriental scenes. studies OF Algerian ana
Arabian life He had sketched In Morocco, Al
g!ers and Spain One Of his paintings received an
hon orabic mention at the Paris Salon
He was elected an associate Of the National Acad-
envy in 1873 and a National Academician IN 1874
His principal works include: "Moorlands OF Au.
Fargi" 1S6J); Annapolis in III. view OF MOUNT
Etna" GsG9). "Desolation" ls'0; Midsnn.neI
Day on Long Island" 1s76) by the Sea-Meht9n le
$50; Review at Philadelphia In August 80
0s7s). THE Departure Episode OF Colonial i-te III
Virginia" Gs79) May Day In Fifth Ayenue-SSew s
York nssO); Halt Of Diligence ussiI; iii fIi
ing the Outposts." old Stone Church.S!eepy ioi-
low 1ss2j: Market Place-Biskra, Moorish
Hunters Returning 20 Tangier lssfD; W,iII,Stt Sr
Mornings Ride" Advance OF the Enemy uso1l
and I'm the Port Of Agiers'' 1sse9 -,
Mr. Thompson married a Miss PompeIa; whose
brother is a Chicago artist. She survives him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
FREDERICK W. sIMONDS.

Frederick W. Simonds, who was for many years
weu-known business man in this city, died sudden
~ on Thursday night az the Sockbrldge lhl SIOUX
bridge. Mass where he and Mrs. Simonds mad been
stavIna with their daughters. His death was due 10
a stroke OF paralysis.
Mr. Simonds was born In March, 1873 IN England
and received his education there. lie came TO Amer
tea about fifty years ago. and started IN me eNpo'
and import commission business, in which ne was
engaged for the remainder Of his life He eventually
took his son, Henry A. Slmonds into partnership
and the firm was established at No IS south W lI'ia-
~ under the name of f. W. Simonds & SCh NI
S,,ds huilt No an extensive business, ana MS irul
became particularly well known in the tnited NILE
dom and on the Continent. 10 when us trdfsdc.'o7
extended Mr. Slmonds was one OF ne oldest mem
hers OF the Produce Exchange, but did not peok ~
any cub or fraternity He had no political prefer
en;ss lie was widely known among business men,
and was unusually popular. null. ,,A .
Mr. Smonds lived at NO ia hdst mr. -.Ont 49,
when In town. He was spending ne SUNNI tr a.
S,ockbrilge when 20 student stricken down. ne
leaves a widow. daughters ana seven Sole, on.
Of whom William B. Sm0nds, Is vine merchant d.
M - South William-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
BERNARD AMEND.

Bernard Amend died Friday at his home NO
so Avenue A. He born in Buchold near
Wurzburg in Bavaria on March Is, 1917, ana was
the Youngest OF six children. His father was
teacher and he. with his two brothers was edu-
Gated ut the Teachers College in Wurzburg, so
that they could follow the profession of their rather
He remained for several years in Bavaria after ne
had completed his course Of studies. In lsib ne
came TO tho United States, and shortly AFTER MS
arrival became teacher In the school attached 10
the German Catholic Church of the Most Holy
Redeemer I'm East Thrd-st He was also organlst
of the church. He resigned both positions IN le9s
civ His building operations here were extensive
He also studied law and practsed IT IN connection
with his business until his retirement some years
ago Mr. Amend was known as a devoted sup
porter Of German and Catholic interests IN New
York He was active in establishing 81 francl5 ;
Hospital st. Josephs Orphan Asylum ana lhe
Catholic Protectory. OF the latter two institutions
he was an original incorporation ana ne continued
as one OF the Board OF Managers or the Ndlho,lC
Protectory until his death. FOR many years III
Amend was a member OF the Liederkranz society
and the German Society. At his death ne was on"
OF the trustees Of the German Savings Bank, wee
president OF the Yorkyllle Bank, and "A trustee od
81 JOseph's German Catholic Church. IN 100
Mayor Cooper appointed him School tomfl'ssloi,,,I
ana he served in that capacity for three years. MI
Amend was married in lA7 y widow, fGur Sons
and three daughters survive him. one ddusil
is the wife of r. William IIeide. and another Is the
wife Of Herman Ridder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
RANK OFFICIALS ARRESTED.
ORLEANS MEN CHARGED WITH VIOLATING
THE UNITED STATES LAWS.

ORLEANS MEN CHARGED WITH VIOLATING
TIE UNITED STATES LAWS
Washington Aug. %-The Acting Controller OF the
Currency Mr. Coffin. caused the arrest yesterday OF
President H. Gardes and Nice-Presiden; Girault OF
tho American National Bank. New-Orleans, which
tousd IN August g. They are charged with violations
Of Section 500 United States Revised Statutes and
~ Section 49, act Of July u. 1889. They appear 10
have used the funds OF the bank % large extent 70
buy up its stock. have made large loans IN ther
own Interest 10 have made false reports u CONDITION
:, tho Controller and 20 have certified a cneck Tor
a depOsliOr whose account was Overdrawn. AS re-
suf OF their rnsmanagement. the assets OF the bank
have In some way wasted 70 the extent that the
20 initial has been evtngulshod 10y resulting losses The
losses inflicted Will b. confined strictly 20 snare
holders and creditors OF the failed bank
The officers are said be men o. high social posi-
I- mi the Acting Controller insisted upon their be-
Ing promptly arrested and had the hearty ana active
support OF the Department 81 Justice In bringing this
about He received a telegram this afternoon from
the Bank Examined. ". u. BurewXn at Now
orleans Informing him that directors Renaud. Du-
mas Fenner and Ke.ner and Acting Teller Songeron
had also been arrested to-day charges Of crmna ~
Violations OF the National Banking laws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
GOOD VIEW OF THE SUNS ECLIPSE.
RETURN OF AN AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC
PARTY FROM NORvAY-MISS PROCTORS
DESCRIPTION.

On June q the steamer Ohio Of the American Line
left this port having on board party OF seventeen
excurslonists on their way 10 Norway witness the
total eclipse OF the which occurred there on
August O. In the party Miss May Proctor. the
daughter Of the late we-known astronomer. Richard
A. Proctor The steamship touched al southampton
and then went 10 St Petersburg, allowing the pas
sengers chance TO go TO Moscow. The ONO then
steamed 10 A point near the Isle OF Stoti which Is
near the promontory OF Kunnen off the coast Of Nor
way The passengers early on the morning OF August
went on deck TO the eclipse. The morning was
perfect for clear View TO DC obtained ana me spec
tace was a magnificent one.
The Ohio returned to this port yesterday. Miss
Proctor said tina: a: 2:53:25 a. m The disk o. the
moon began TO cross the face OF the sun. JUS one
hour afterward The total eclipse occurred !; lasted
one minute and thrty-hve seconds At 4:D;O3 a. m
the last edge OF the disappeared. The eclipse
lasted altogether about TWO hours. During the
eclipse Miss Proctor said It looked as II me moon
had been pushed up agains. a huge reflector. on
The east and west u the sun .ong rays sho- iotth
OF a pearly gray color. wnhe on me eGges Oh we
disk appeared shorter rays OF Yellow Durlhs the
cciinse ne femperatre dropped TWO degrees, from
% 10 Il and 4, became as dark as evening me sea
gul's screamed and flew away as II seeking shelter
the eollpse was obtain the chance 10 examine
the suns corona. which Is supposed TO ne iorineu
OF incandescent gas, and which can only ne ~
ined when the sun Is in an eclipse Inc motiou Oh
he vessel prevented the OF telescopes and Miss
Proctor could use her field glasses only.
II appcars that the party of eXcursionlsts OF
which Miss Proctor was one was the only sue
cessful party which made preparations IN TINS
country % witness the eclipse. Professor Schae-
bere OF the Lick Observatory lec one expedition.
professor Todd Of Amherst College. led another to
a noint off Japan. The sky was cloudy. however,
and both expeditions were failures so also was one
Of French scientists which went to a point In Nor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
WHY THE TUPpER CABINET FELL.
PREMIER lACRlER PRESENTS THE OFFICIAL
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE OTTAWA
PARLIAMENT

Ottawa. Ont, Aug %-Premier Laurer presented
10 Parliament to-day the correspondence between
oT Cnares Upper and Lord Aberdeen In respect to
me resignation OF the late Ministry. The CORE
spondence begins with memorandum from Lord
Aberdeen TO Sir Charles Upper and his Ministers
MS ExceHency proceeds by saying that II Sir
charles attempted TO meet Parliament the result OF
the general election such as 10 Insure his de-
ieat II was, therefore, 81 the public interest that
Parliament should be called together for the dis
patch OF business early as possible. Lord Aher-
deen men weni on 10 review the whole circumsan
when trough; about the collapse OF the Govern
meh' pointing out the very peculiar position which
pr Cnar.es Tuppers Government occupied. being
formed after Parliament had elapsed by time
SIR Charles Topper replied At length to THIS mem
ordHdun tie started Out by saying would frankly
admit the views OF His EXcelency and that they had
caused himself and his colleagues much surprise an
regret Sr CHARLES recites the particulars OF what
happened after the defeat Of the Bowel Government
ana ms taking the Office up MS defeat polls
me acton OF His Exceilency Sir Charles looked
upon win serious consequences. He then cites
sutuuonal authorities with a view of showing that
the defeated Ministry should continue 10 govern until
such time as their successors took Office The
tHeit Delng no supplies entirely due the OBJ
sructon OF the Opposition and therefore II deserved
no consideration on the part OF inc Crown.
IN conclusion Sir Charles referred the fact that
the Governor-Genoral should no, Identify himself
with either party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
/ coUN7ERFEITIyG GANG BRoKEN Up.

Waco Te, Aug 2s-The Federal authorities
b.,e discovered a gigantic system Of manufacture
ing counterfeit coin in imitation Of silver dollars
~ United States miataee. and have captured se'-
eral condiments and three prisoners Edward
Daniel Ennis the head Of the concern III WACO
Let week attended revival. and. under strong
.f,~,o,,s e,potior con fessed that b" was coun-
terfener lie told whore he cruclbes BAG moiai,
,oords and rollers for milling the counterfeit dol
~ ,yer, 10 be found The deputy marshal5 capt
iired the equipment and arrested Two oihrr tnen
,,,nm Ennis Mitchell and Shanncr were arrals
Lcfore United States Commissioning finks IN a.
I'll If TAIL they went to jail Inc counterfeit
ddnjIsrs are made Of part OF silver ana -FOUR
r.rts Of alloy IN his confession Ennis VINO Is an
P1a'n1o,.t man ana Theological student says the
co,nnrcrfeiting syndicate was called the Royal
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Company. ma has plants AZ III
49, birmingham Ala. and other points II APP
go ,baf counterfeit dollars were sent 10 Mexico
a,d exchanged for genuine Mexican SILVER com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
HE SPRAY HALFWAY ROUND THE GLOBE.

IN A sLOOP OF ONLY FIFTEEN TONS CAPTAIN
sLOCUM. SAILING FROM BOSTON. HAS
COVERED 5000 NAUTICAL MILES.
san Francisco. Aug %-The steamship Alameda
arrived to-day from Sydney. Apia and Honolulu
with latest advices from the Southern ocean do
mains When the Alameda was at Apia he sloop
Spray was In port with Captain Slocum, the IN
.-epd American who sailed from Boston months
.ro as sole occupant Of his little craft. cap
Kin slocum started from Boston for tie An
tpodes by way Of the southern route unac-
crnpanied by sailor mate. and the story or MS
Undertaking was spread broadcast over the entire
wtld re-
he Spray arrived In Apia on July 81 During $40.
c,1 phenomenal voyage the Spray has travelled
1910 nautical miles. The Sprays tonnage is only
Nf.4n IONS No mariner has ever before accom-
rihed such remarkable voyage as has Slocum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
FOUND DEAD ~ THEIR HOME.
MRS GREEN BELIEVED TO HAVE KILLED HER
THREE CHILDREN AND HERSELF
WHILE INSANE.


Kansas city Mo. Aug. 2S.-At noon to-day the
family OF Charles ". Green. travelling passenger
agent Of the Big -Four Railway. consisting OF Mrs.
Green and three children boy aged thirteen. girl
aged nine and little girl Of six. were found dead
IN their home No 80 West Thirty-fOurth-st. All
the little ones were ia their beds and the mother
Law dead in a doorway with revolver by her side.
The tragedy is supposed 10 have occurred on Ned-
uasday morning about O'Clock. a. al that hour
neighbors heard pistol shots near ne Green nome
NM no Investigation was made until the nOh-ap-
rearance Of the Green family led 10 an inquiry.
Nfr Green left the city week ago last Tuesday
90 20 on Il trip to Salt Lake city with Nj. Lynch,
assistant general passenger agent OF the Blg our
Thursday morning one Of the neighboIs chllircn
,ycuf 10 The Green home 10 play with the children
parents They thought II strange. but dld nothing
until This morning when there were Sun no signs
~ III. about the house Repeated knOcks NJ ,ihI
door falling 10 bring response ladder was raised
~ second story window and one OF the ncghbors
vent in and the dead bodies Of the family We're
found 60, 1900, =. 49,
Mrs Green had not undressed for bed and 1t was
e,dent that she had put the children TO bod wait
inr until they were asleep and then sent mem INTO
eternity The only explanation Of the terrible crime
IS that Mrs. Green was crazy MT Green Is now on
his wav from Salt Lake. His friends say his home
life WAS especially happy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
LEWIS STEWARD.

Plano ILL.,. Aug 2S-Lews Steward dieH Al N's
home here last night from muscular rheumatism
o,crovated nv an injury received in Chicago about
three wear ago The funeral Will be held on
Monday He was born in Wayne County Penn
November 90 1924 He came TO Kendall County ar
the age Of thirteen years. and had since Deeh
closely identified with local interests In 1910 ne
was a candidate for Governor OF Illinois on 'he
Granger and Democratic State tickets. lie was de-
fea led by only 500 votes. He was elected 70 Con
grcss in 1891 serving one term. Robert ChilGs. OF
1,Inage county defea ted him In contested cleo
ton by seventeen votes lie also served as assessor
and in the General Assembly. He was twice mar
RED and leaves a widow and four grown sons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
,,osuEMS DID THE KILLING.
,rurR PHASE OF THE RECENT RIOT
Az ING IN CoNsTANTINoPLE.
.oo PERSONS SAID TO HAVE BEEN
r,-rcHEREp-IAzEs AND KuRDs MUIR


,,-rcuEREp-rAzEs AND KuRDs MUIR
DER RIGHT AND LEFT.
,-ostantinople. Aug. S-The principai siausn'er
-. reoent rioting here was done oy Mos!em
III 90 -avenge for Armenian outrages NO eHoF'
nv ~ the mob In their murderous work was
70 ~. tho police Numerous arrests Of Arme-
mae ~ 80 made to-day and this led further
nia.ns which, however was or a less serious char-
r rSsr The hospitals are CROWDED an OF we
s1-dships have landed parties OF "a'''es ~ "S''''
ka'sreserving order
,nong the officials who were In the ottoman
=, an wednesday Sir Edgar Vincent
~ ~overnor OF the Institution, but he was among
~ lumber who succeeded in making their escape
W ". ., the bank directors and several Of the en-
-, however were not fortunate and were
wa Nv the Armenians. who held them prisoners
- a view Of enabling them 10 como to terms
vah 'anurnenians demanded that they be allowed
~. Main their reviewers and be furnished with safe
rnsscts out OF Turkey and when these -, ,eil M;
s GER Vincent and were conveyed by the dragc-
.r Of the Russian Embassy on board OF the oank
ssia morning their departure arranged by
80 various diploma;ists. Concurrent with me az
is SSi Revolutionary Committee delivered az
ne various embassies announcing the intenuon %, Oh
he Armenans TO seize the hank ana ho.n ~ i i
,ne DAYS during which time the Powers must IN
erfere secure se,uemen' OF or,ns attempted
- fore an entrance TO the bank the captors oi
W. building would destroy all the securities IN 'ne
MY and blow up the building
1nrdon Aug. 2s-"The Daily News to-morro"
will publish dispatch from Cons'an'inope' under
Aote of Thursday, saying that besides the oon'oS
- ,bev possessed the sellers Of the ottoman
VIZ WIZ "a sixteen pounds Of dynamite.
Only nine of the number Iormins ng 70 sr
se.~ss~ US reached Fearful scenes. the dispatch
.s vere enacted Wednesday night, especiaiy
sn he Topanes Hasskeni and kisslm Facha o uls
ID ~ --bere Nobs OF LaZes and kurds OF the worst
~ racter looted shops and residences ana muir az,
e ia,isn or a sympathizer with the Armenlans
rodera,e estimate places the number kiieu al
H.,weer 1000 and 1000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
WILLIAM Z. GALLAHER.

William f. Gaaher died AZ the Old Dyckm1n
homestead Crugers y. Y, on Wednesday. from
the effects OF a wound which he received In the Civil
War Petersburg. Va He Was then left for dead
in the trenches His maternal ancestors were of the
family Of Dyckmans. many OF whom fought in the
wars. His uncle. Garrett Dyckman. received a gold
sEuffbox from the city OF NewYork for bravery
displayed in the Mexican war He Will be buried In
the old Dutch churchyard near Montrose y. Y. His
comrades in the G. A r., r. and a NJ and J. O. o. +.
have asked the privilege of being his pallDearer,
lie was man highly esteemed by his neighbors and
Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
FELL 2.j0O FEET TO THE EARTH.

An AWFUL DEATH DROPPED FROM \ BALLOON
WHEN ALMOST IN THE CLOUDS.
St Louis, Aug. 2S.-Mrs. George W. Ii"'hard.
known as Victoria Leroy fell from her balloon to-
day at Clayton St Louis County distance Of
200 feet At > o'clock this evening She had as
cended about sixty feet when her parachute be-
came detached and fell to the ground The balloon
shot up rapidly The woman in an effort to catch
the parachute had patty fallen. and was hanging
with one arm hooked over the trapeze bar. When
th. balloon was almost I'm the clouds dark speck
was seen TO drop from It. and the 1900 spectators
g.oarcd in unison. Tho frantic husband rushed
into hts tent and, Selling pistol. attempted
10 shoot himself He was seized and disarmed The
woman fell one mile north Of the fair grounds.
frst striking Il tree. Fragments Of the body were
left I'm the tree The Hibbards were residents OF
me place IN Eastern Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
PLANS FOR WORK on THE CANALS.

Albany Aug. 2s-The Stale Canal Board. which
IS composed OF the elective State officers met this
afternoon ard adopted plans and specifications pre-
pared by State Engineer Adams for work the
canals under the 100000 canal improvement ap-
propriation 70 the amount Of 1926 30l. The work Is
divided as follows. Eastern division Erie Canal
yfe 40. middle division Erie Canal s90l7 western
division Erie Canal Noa3557; Champlain Canal
sir, 5o2. Oswego Canal $l4 726 The Board also APP
proved estimates for canal Improvement work uu-
der the General Canal Appropriation law passed by
the last Legislature and special canal Improvement
be advertised 10y Superintendent AldridEe at an
early daK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
IN BEHALF or THE ARNENIANS.
A PEREMPToRY PETITION SENT TO PRESIDENT
CLEVELAND DEMANDING THAT INDEMNITY
BE FORCED From TIE Turks


CLEVELAND DEMANDING THAT INDEMNITY
RE FORCED FROM THE TURKS.
Saratoga, y. Y, Aug. &-An enthusiastic meeting
was he'd in behalf OF the persecured Armenians In
Convention Hall this evening. Spencer Trask. OF
New-York City presided, and previous to introducing
the speakers OF the evening made brief address. in
which he took to the impression
prevailing that Clara Barton had abandoned relief
work. The truth Is. he said. she has perfected the
work there far possible and will return this
fall 10 continue It. The other speakers were Fred
erick Green. of Van. Armenia Fay Mills and Bishop
J. i. Newman
The following resolution, offered by the Rev. DR.
Stone, of Hartford, Conn. was unanimously
adopted
To His Excellency, Grover Cleveland, President Of
the United States
Sir Citizens Of Saratoga and representatives of
various States Of the Union, In mass meeting
sembled. respectfully urge that you demand the
immediate payment OF indemnity due from the
Turkish Government for destruction of houses and
property at HarpOot ten months ago. The rights Of
our fellow countrymen and the dignity Of the United
States cannot tolerate further delay.
About 5000 paid into the treasury for relief
work.