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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-10-01
A Good Reason.

Tho general passenger agent Of one
Of the Chicago trunk lines received
letter from Kansas man the other day
requesting pass for himself to Chicago
and return. There was nothing about
the letter to indicate that the writer
had any claim whatsoever to the courte-
~ he requested. but tho railway man
thought that perhaps the Kansnn had
some connection with the road In some
way, possibly an local freight agent.
30 he wrote back. "Please state explic-
lily on what account you request trans
portation. BY return mail came this
reply, Eve got to go to Chicago some
way, and don't want to walk. "--Ex-
change.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-10-01
Real Estate Agents.

VIE undersigned having entered into the
real estate business, in Gaithersburg, is
now prepared to make sales Of some OF the
rs. Osst farming lands in Montgomery county;
iso OF houses and lots, both in. and out OF
own. We also have q number of houses TO
~. u. Loans negotiated, &C.. 'Oorrsspond-
"ce solicited. respectfully,
O. W. CRAWFORD 4 CO.,
ely GAithsFsb1rs, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-10-01


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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-10-01

One Of the latest appliances for use In
bakeshop oven consists Of machine
which takes tho whole meat and grinds
1t, mixes water with 1t and kneads it
into dough ready for the oven.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-10-01
Delloate Complainant.

Among the musical "reminiscences OF
Max Muller, ~ printed in Cosmopolis,
IL a good one about Mendelssohn and
Liszt The incident occurred during
Liszt's first visit to Germany. His style
Of playing was then somewhat now.
and he was, an he remained, theatrical
In his manner The Leipsic critics were
not ELUSIVE. Says Max Muller:
Mendeissohn only, with his we'll tenn
pered heart, received him with open
arms. He gave a matinee musicale at
his house, all the best known musicians
OF the place being present Well, Liszt
appeared In his Hungarian costume,
wild and magnificent.
He told Mendelssohn that he had
written something special for him. He
sat down, and swaying right and left
OIL his music stool played first Hun
garian melody and then three or four
variations, one more incredible than the
other.
We stood amazed, and after everybody
had paid his compliments TO the hero OF
the day some Of Mendelssohn' friends
gathered round him and said:
An, r6ll1, uOW We ChH phcA. No
one can do that. It Is over with us F"
Mendelssohn smiled, and when Liszt
came up to him, asking him TO play
something, he laughed and said that he
never played now, and this, TO certain
extent, was true. He did not give much
time to practicing then, but worked
chiefly at composing and directing his
concerts. However, Liszt would take no
refusal, and 10 at last little Mendelssohn,
with his own charming playfulness,
said:
"Well, I'll play. Butyou must prom
Use me not to be angry"
And what did he play? He sat down
and played first Of all Liszt's Hungarian
melody, and then one variation after
another, no that no one but Liszt him
self could have the told the difference.
We all trembled lest Liszt should BIZ
offended, for Mendelssohn could moi
keep himself from initiating Liszt'I
movements and raptures. However,
Mendelssohn managed never TO offend
man, woman or child.
Liszt laughed and applauded, and ad
mitted that no one. not he himself
could have performed such a bravura
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
GREECE DEF|ES THE POWERS
Declares Her Intention to Occupy
Crete.
It NOW loOYE LIKE WAR
France in Command the Allied Fleet in
crsY S@aters
AND GREEK vEssl & ARE BEING WATCHED
In Order to Prl >6t the Landing of Troops
and Munition = Prince George
Notified of the Decision
of the Powers.

Berlin, Feb. 15.-The many rumors
concerning what actually occurred in
Athens as a result of the two confer
encesa of the diplomatic representatives
of the powers yesterday and subsequent
representation of the conclusions ar
rived at by the conference to Premier
Delyannis NJ. Boure, the French minis
ter, being the spokesman of the diplo-
mats, have been set at rest by semi
official statement which was given out
here today. According to this statement
M. Delyannis, upon being formally noti-
fled of the action of the foreign minis
ters, which notice was put in the form OF
q protest against the action which Greece
has taken in Crete, asked that time be
allowed him in which to consider and
formulate a reply. This request having
been granted. M. Delyannis today COM
municated to the diplomats through M.
Boure an answer to their protest. The
Greek premier, after a brief review of
the situa ton, declares without qualifica-
ton that it is the purpose of Greece to
occupy Crete.
In view of this defiant attitude of the
Hellenic kingdom, the German govern
ment will consider that it is no longer
consonant with dignity to proceed fur
ther in the paths of diplomacy at Athens,
and after having communicated this con-
clusion to the governments of the other
powers, will instruct the commander of
the German warship Kaiser in Augusta
to proceed to Canea and join the asso-
ciated fleets off the Cretan coast in pre-
venting any hostile action on the part of
Greece and cooperate with them in re-
storing order in the island. According to
the semi-official statement this decision
on the part of Germany is final.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16

appointment to last only until the presi-
dent shall appoint and the senate confirm.
To supply the national guards Of the
various states and territories with mod
ern Spriafield rifles of 45-calibre in ex-
change for their present rifles.
Authorizing certain homesteaderS in
Florida TO sell the timber on their lands
felled by the storm of September last.
Senate resolution authorizing the sec
Tetary of the navy to furnish a naval or
other ship to transport to India certain
supplies donated by western states for
the relief Of The starving poor Of that
country.
Relating to lighthouses. ETC., in Florida
completing the removal of Cape San
Bias light station to Blacks Island and
building 1ightkeeper's dwelling at Eg-
mont key; reconstructing the front bea-
con of Apala chicola bay range light sta
tion; establishing a light station at st.
Joseph point; establishing danger lights
to mark the channel over the bar en-
trance to Choctawhat tchee bay; repairing
wharf and buildings at Key West.
The bill providing for the adjustment
of claims of the United States against
the state of Tennessee, and the claims
of Tennessee against the United States
was defeated-yeas 3d. nays 4l-twe-
thirds being necessary to pass the bill.
At o'clock a recess was taken until
s o'clock-the evening session TO De de-
voted to private pension bills.
NIGHT SESSION.
Washington. Feb. 15.-One hour ana
forty minutes were wasted at tonights
session of the house before quorum
was secured. The house was in face
tious mood and amused itself in its own
fashion during the long wait. The roll
call disclosed the presence of 173 men,
bers.
While the house awaited the arrival of
the six ahsentees whose presence was
necessary the members crowded into
the area before the presiding officers
desk and begged that certain of their
colleagues should be excused, principally
upon the ground of Illness. A score of
excuses were accepted when Mr.. Poole, of
New York, asked a similar privilege for
his cN1eague, Mr.. Mahaney. Defeated.
Evei more decisive was the vote
against excusing Messrs. Terry. of Ar
kansas, AID Allen, of Mississippi When
Mr.. .Mahaney came in a little later he re-
ceived round of applause Similar
demonstrations were made in favor of
other late arrivals until a quorum was
esta blished by the presence of Mr.. Hart,
of Pennsylvania, when the house settled
down to business. The net result of the
session was that ten bills were laid aside
with favorable recommendation, and
ait half past IL O'clock the house ad-
i0urned
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
WITH THE FLEET.
Target Practice the Main Feature OF the
Days Programme.

Target Practice the Main Feature OF the
Days Programme.
Charleston, S c.. Feb 15--The feature
of the day in the blockading of the port
of Charleston by Admiral Bunces fleet
consisted of some heavy gun practice by
the entire squadron. Shortly after L
O'Clock the ships moved into their block
aiding positions and, putting out foatlng
targets at distances ranging from 400 to
1000 yards, began to get their main bat
teries into action. The line Of action was
the same as that which the fleet has OBJ
served during other blockade work, the
Massachusetts to the north and then the
Maine, Amphitrite New York, Indiana
and Columbia running away to the south
ward at distance of 5000 yards apart.
The targets used were the ordinary float
ing trlangles of seven feet to the side.
The practice began at Ills in the after
noon, and continued until $3.50 p. M, with
cut Interruption.
The main batteries of the ships are the
Massac chusetts, four Pinch, eight S-inch
and four 6-inch guns; the Main, four 10
inch and six 6-inch guns; the Amphitrlte,
four 10-inch and two 4-inch rapid-fire
guns; the New York, six S-inch and
twelve 4-inch rapid-fire guns: the lndi-
ana, four 13-inch, eight S-inch and four
6-inch guns; and the Columbia, one 8
inch two 6-inch and eight 4-inch rapid
fire guns.
The guns on the individual ships were
in action one at time and while the
ships were anchored. Once the Massa-
chusetts fired her 13-inch guns at inter-
walls of two minutes. and at one time the
battleshp Maine got under way and fired
several shots at her target. The guns
were loaded with service charges and
shells were the main projectiles used
The booming of the great guns rever-
berated for miles along the coast, and in
the city the concussion could not be
heard. but felt distinctly The shooting
was nearly all line shooting, and while
the range of the targets were not gotten
with accuracy, the practice was appar-
emily successful. Many of the projectiles
struck short of the targets, and plunged
into the ocean, ricochetting some times
for a mile before making the second
plunge.
The Vesuvius left the harbor this MORN
ing at 10 o'clock ard rejoined the fleet
Later in the day she sailed to port again
and remained for few hours. The Mar
blehead sailed for Mayport. on the Flor
ida coast shortly before o'clock this
afternoon. The Terror, Puritan and 9th
er ships. possibly, are expected to join
the fleet tonight or tomorrow morning.
Thursday the Maine will go to Port Roy
a / to be cOaled.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
GONE TO SMASH.
Machine Bolt Trust Plays Quits-Mem-
bers of the Combine Caught Cutting
Prices, and the End Soon Came

Cleveland, o., Feb. 15.--The great ma
chine bolt trust has gone to the wall. It
comprised all the leading machine bolt
manufacturers in the country. The Cleve-
land firms were the Upson Nut COM
pany, Chaplin Bolt and Nut company,
Lake Erie Iron company and Lamson
and Sessions company. A $. Upson, OF
the Upson Nat company, was president
of the trust The cause of the downfall
was sharp competition, formed by the dis
trust and jealousy Of some of its mem
bers The combination was formed last
April for the purpose or governing the
price of machine bolts and regulating the
OUTPUT. Within the past few months
some Of the members OF the trust have
made repeo ted cuts under the trust price.
When this became known other members
of the trust became wrathy and accusa-
tions of unfaithfunesS were freely maue.
This 50 angered those who had cut under
the combine price that they revolted
With these members selling bolts at their
own figures away under the trust price
the trust officials decided that II was tu-
tile to try to maintain the combination
and so a few days ago thetrust gave up
the fight and disbanded.
Trea surer q O. Darlington, of the
Chaplin Nut and Bolt company, said to-
day that the demand for machine bolts
did not equal quarter of the supply
that there was no demand a all since the
trust went up, as the open market which
now exists has made buyers timid as the
prices are now so divergent that they are
confusing, and buyers are not in the
market because they are fearful that
they will not be able to huyat the lowest
figure.
The machine bolt trade" continued
Mr.. aBrlington. has practically gone to
smash. There are no signs Of reaction.
The business is paralyzed. The general
discount now is 70 per cent while for
ar1< r xpae In ra, aau l<zcs -
1t is not proba BILE that any steps will
he ta ken to reOreanize the trust
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
INSANITY THE PLEA
gan, Now On Trial In DeKalb County,
Ca, for Murder

Atlanta Ca, Feb 15.-Edward G. Flan-
agan was put on trial in DeKalb county
today for the murder of Mrs. George w.
Allen, Sr., and Miss Ruth Slack. The
double murder occurred on the night of
December 81 1896. Flanagan boarded in
the home of George W. Allen, near De-
catur, Ga. Flanagan professed TO- be in
love with Aliens 12-year-old daughter,
Leila. For some reason he attempted to
kill the entire Allen family. While the
members were a t supper he thrust an arm
through a portiere and began firing on
the groupe with o pistol. George W. AL
len and his father were both seriously
wounded. Aliens mother and Miss Slack.
a relative of the family, were mortally
wounded. Mrs. George w Allen seized
the murderer and prevented him from
shooting her. Her husband regained con-
sciousness and aided her in holding the
murderer until neighbors came
The defense is that Flanagan is sex
ual pervert and was insane. He is rep
resented by w. c. Glenn and Dan Roun-
tree. The state Is represented by Solic-
tor Wright and w. Brazewell. Judge
S. Candler is presiding. Col Glenn filed Il
plea declaring that Flanagan is insane
the mans sanity.
This was ordered, and the prisoners
two older brothers were called They
were w. w. and ]. j. Flanagan, of Ten
nessee. These men testified that their
mother was insane at times. and did not
know members of her family. sister
died while insane. and they gave it as
their opinion that the prisoner is not al
ways sane. ]. ]. Flanagan was not very
strong in his testimony. He stated that
he had not seen much of his brother for
years. w. w. Flanagan swore that his
brother visited him about ten years ago.
On leaving Edward remarked that they
might never meet again. and drawing a
pistol. pointed 1t at the head of the wit
ness, saying: II would rather Kill you
than go away and never see YOU again."
Witness thought this was insane con-
duct The experts will be put on the
stand tomorrow. If the jurors ina tnas
the prisoner is sane now, his counsel will
demand that he be tried as TO his sanity
when the crime was committed. m
The case will probably be long one.s'
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
THE POWERS DEMAND.
Greece Asks for Time, Which Is Granted
Volunteers Respond Promptly.

Greece ASKS 1Of lime, WHlcn 10 WI oheeu
Volunteers Respond Promptly.
Athens, Feb. 15.-Representatives OF the
powers accredited to Greece held two
meetings yesterday, their conferences
taking place at the French legation. AT
the second meeting, which was held in
the evening, it was agreed that the pow
ers. through their ministers at Athens,
should protest against Greek Intervention
in Crete. and as a result Of this decision,
the French minister, M Boure, waited
upon M. DeLyannis, the Greek premier,
and intimated to him that the powers
had determined to take decisive steps,
even resorting to arms, to prevent Greece
from taking further hostile ACTION In
Crete and at the same time promised ma I
the powers would take into considera-
tion the claims of Greece in Crete, ana
the question of union OF Crete with
Greece.
Premier DeLyannis asked to be allowed
time in which to reply to the representa-
ton made by M Boure, which was
military reserve forces are responding
with great unanimity to the government
summons, and are focking TO the mintary
depots in large numbers. The military
bureaus report that the list OF reserves
will be made UP within two days.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
THE STEEL RAIL SITUATION.

New York, Feb. .15.-Local representa-
tives of the large steel mills were inter-
ested this morning in big contract for
steel rails for an eastern road which
has been holding off since the pool dis
solved. One of the largest companies
offered at noon to close for $50 25 ton,
including freight charges to this city.
The offer win probably be taken, as it
comes from strong concern, fully able
to meet competition. 1t was said later
that ordinary business could be placed
today at $20.75 at this city and that
rates would be stiffened from now on.
The heavy business of last week has
reduced the supply at many points and
a normal market is expected soon. The
strongest companies, 1t is believed, will
insist on better rates this week, and 1t
is not likely that an informal agreement
of a general nature may be entered into
between companies in the same territory.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS.

New Orleans, Feb. 15.--Very warm,
rainy weather and a heavy track, with
three fsvo-ites winning were the features
today. Attendance $500.
First Race--Six furlongs. Hardenburg,
QIirsch), z to 2, won; Loyal Prince, sec
ond; Chicot, third. Time, 1:241a.
Second Race--Half mile. Sue Sue. 101
Dorsey, to 5, won; Our Lizzie, Sec
ond: Octave, third. Time, ;5512.
Third Race-Mile and twenty yards.
Dave Pulsifer, 113 Garner, t1t0. won;
Jam mboree, second; Henry Owsley, third.
Time, 2:001a.
Fourth Race-Seven furlangs. Van
Brunt, 10S (Garner). 1 to 2, won: Domin-
go. second; CASTOR, third. Time. 1:40la.
: Fifth Race--Six furlongs. Frank DAILY,
Ito ca. BarretD, 9 to 2, won; Boarder,
second; Martin, third. Time, 1.261s.
Sixth Race-Six furlongs. Prince
Proverb. 81 IT. Burns) to l. won; Rob
ert Bonner, second; Pop Dixon, third.
Time. 1.251s
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
GREEK FLoTIILA WATCHED.
BY Warships of the Powers-Christians
Repulse the Moslems.


Repulse the Moslems.
Crete, Feb. 15.-The Greek fiotilla is
lying at anchor outside the Gordon, which
has been formed by the warships of the
powers, and will not be permitted to
come any nearer. The foreign war ships
are practically blockading Retimo and
Canea and the report that the. Greek
flotilla landed large quantities OF arms,
ammunition. etc. intended for the use
of insurgents during the night OF Feb.
12, or at any subsequent time, is abso-
lutely untrue. The number of insurgents
gathered around Canea is estimated at
$4,000, and they have only one field gun.
The Turks, under cover of four of the
guns of the fortress, made sortie Satur-
day upon the Halepa quarter of the
town, where hot fight ensued, resulting
in the Turks being driven back by the
Christians and compelled to retire to
the fortress. After night fall force of
1000 Mcslem regulars and volunteers
made another sortie which was stoutly
opposed by the Christians. The fighting
which ensued was of most desperate
character and the losses on both sides
was heavy. The Moslems finally return
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
GREEcEs ACTION UNT1MELY.

London, Feb. 15-The matter of the dis
orders in Crete and the independent ac-
tion taken by Greece in sending a torpedo
fiotilla and transport ships with troops
to that island came up in the house of
lords today, when Lord Salisbury de-
clared that reforms for the island of
Crete had been arranged and were al
intervened. The powers, the premier
said, were unanimous In regarding the ac-
ton of Greece ill-advised, to say the least,
and had lost no time in expressing this
opinion in language of the most earnest
and unmistakable character to the Greek
government. The government of Great
Britain. Lord Salisbury declared, re-
manned in complete accord with the other
powers, and there was no ground for
thinking that they would depart from
the policy which they had hitherto pur-
sued.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
GREECE'S ANSWER.

Berlin, Feb. 15.-M. DeLyannis today
communicated to the diplomatic repre-
sentatives of the powers the answer to
their protest The Greek premier de-
clares without qualification that it is the
purpose of Greece to occupy Crete. In
view of this defiant attitude of the Hell
lenic kingdom, the German government
will instruct the commander of the Ger
man warship Kaiserin Augusta to pro-
ceed to Canea to join the associated
fleets of the Cretan coast in preventing
hostile action on the part of Greece and
cooperate with them in restoring order
in the island.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
FRANCE JOINS HANDS
With Germany and the Other Powers
The Secret Leaked Out.

with Germany and the Other POWers-
The Secret Leaked Out.
Paris. Feb. 15.--In the chamber of dep
uties today M. Hanotaux, minister of
foreign affairs, replying to an inquiry by
M. Jaurez regarding the situation in
Crete, said that the status of affairs in
that island was such as to render public
legislation impossible. M. Jaurez ex-
pressed dissatisfaction with the reply of
the foreign minister to his request for
information, and demanded that the Gre
tan affair be discussed at once by the
chamber. Thereupon M. Meline, the pre-
mier, declared that such action was I'M,
nossible as the discussion demanded
would necessitate the divulging of Sc
crets which were not Frances alone, and
demanded that the consideration of the
matter be adjourned, and this course was
adopted by vote of 382 to 40.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
FRANCE IN THE LEAD.

semi official authority that the admiral
in command of the French squadron, as
senior flag officer in Cretan waters, will
take command of the united fleets of the
powers, and every movement of the war
ships will be made under his direction.
1t is further stated that all ARA angements
for definite action on the part of the COM
bined fleets of the powers have been COM
nlntnd
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-02-16
THE FOREIGN SECRETARY
In the House of Parliament Says Eng
land Has Not Shown Her Hand.

In the House of Parliament Says Eng
land Has Not Shown Her Hand.
London, Feb. 15.--George n. Curzon,
parliamentary secretary of foreign af-
fairs, announced in the house of COM
mons today in reply to questions regard
ing the exact situation in Crete. that
the powers were taking every step possi-
BILE for them to take advantage of. to
the end OF checking the disorders in that
island. All foreign consuls in Crete. he
added, were under instructions to CO.
operate in the direction of restoring or
der.
Curzon, answering further questions.
said that the government had absolutely
no information that the Musselmans in
crete were exposed to massacre at the
hands of Christians. Replying to re-
quests for information as to the course
to be taken by British naval vessels i'll
Cretan waters, Curzon said that the Brit
ism naval officers had been instructed to
take no isolated action in Crete under
any circumstances. Curzon declined to
make any statement as to the nature or
purport of correspondence which had
passed between the powers concerning
the Cretan situation and the position Of
the powers in regard thereto.