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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20
Death of a Colored Bishop

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-Rev. Perry
Hopkins, bishop in the American
African Union Methodist Church, died
here to-day. he was rs years old and
for many years was preacher in this
city. Before the war he was slave
and belonged to Robert Gamble, "a
planter on the Eastern Shore Nd, but
he bought his freedom and came to this
city As years ago. Last evening he
preached on 1.-THE mysteries of death"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

THAT the Union Veterans Associa'
ton is sectional and partisan repubii-
can organization, is proved by the fact
that it's commander in chief last fall is-
sued an order directing ali its members
to vote for Mckinley. But, for all
this, Richmond people, who call them
selves democrats, invite the G. A. R.,
whose commander in chief hoped that
President Cleveland's heart, head and
hand might be paralized because he
issued an order for the return of the
surrendered Southern dags-which,
however, he subsequently revoked-to
hold its annual reunion in that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20
Celestials Detained.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2O.-Fity China
men were arrested this morning at the
Grand Central station by order Of Chi
nese Inspector Scharf. The reason for
the detention was irregularity in the
papers presented. The Orientals came
east on the Canadian Pacific. Some OF
them were going to Philadelphia and
others to Washington snd Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

A head end collision between psssen-
ger and freight cars of the Troy and
New England trolley road, near Abba,
n. Y, this morning, resulted in the
death of Robert Saxby and fatal inju-
ries to Perry Scrivens, the motorman Of
the passenger Car. Several others on
the car escaped with painful injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20
Calls on Labor Organizations.

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 2O.-The miners
officials have adjourned after having
mapped out statement to the effect
that the time has come for united &C.
ton by labor organizations. The call
will make about one and half COL
umns. II is not ready for delivery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

ALL Is not we'll with the republican
psrty. It's members in Virginia, Mary
land, Ohio, New York and other States
ara fighting among themselves. chiefly,
of course, over the division OF spolls.
The cohesive power of public plumber
Is only strong when the plumber is d.
yided equally and fairly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

The Tennessee Centennial at this date
promises to beat all records in exposition
finances, II the attendance keeps up, the
exposition company will be enabled to pay
dollar for dollar of the subscribed stock and
return q small dividend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

Don't thin your blood with s.' SSH. !. !
poison it with blue mass but sid Ns'3 ~. !.
using DeWitt's Little Early Rl'efs ile 80 ID
little pills for constipation. oi!olsn' s.,r
stomach and liver troubles lhey ." r."
vegetable. Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

BAsEBALL.-The National Lesgue ts;ea.
games played yesterday resulted n
lows: Cleveland 3, Baltimore % Boston d
Pittsburg Cincinnati 1, Philsdelphii 3.
New York l, Louisville 0; Chicago "
Washington 4 ; Brooklyn Is, St Lou; ..
The following is the standing Of the club
W., no, p.r Cert
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20
LOST.

EsTRAY.-Came to the subscribe; y I'D
~ urday, 14th instant, bay ns's s.',+rr
the owner can obtain by pfoving yPp ,TiEs,
and paying charges --CHAELLS9; g.. Tan.
ADJ a; dining Watkins 'S'n'' ' sagl8 u,
oToLEN. BAY MARE 10 hsa a.s y *
- white star on forehead, Ngn i.,tnrs q!
white, small lump on left T gnu ~ a,.4
scar on neck behind left ear. 3E'l "a n -
knees foretop trimmed. 4 Te~s.a nd %
will be- paid for return Of the l w.. HE.
for the arrest and conviction o. 'I IT,. cr!.
iy28 3w. BID. CATE "0'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

TERRIBLE AccIpENT.-It is terrible &C.
cident to be burned or scalded; but the pain
and agony and the frightfnl disfgurements
can be quickly overcome without leaving q
scar by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Charles 6. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

The Monthly Bulletin of the Bureau of
American Republics, for August, has been re-
oeived from Mr.. James P. Smith, the efficient
director Of that bureau,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

Sick headache can be quickly and complete
" overcome by using those famous little pills
known as "DeWitt's Little Early Risers."
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

CHIRTs at 3ec, worth SOC, reinforced back
y and front and patent stays, at
A, C, SLAYMAKER'S,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20
WANTED.

VHyANTED-To buy or lease FIVE OR
w Six ACRES OF UNiMPROVED
FARMING LAND within four miles of
Georgetown Bridge b. P. SIMPSON, 1907
Yale street. Washington, D. Ca aug13 WIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-08-20

SCOTCH HERRING received to-day for
- sale st 16c per box BY
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
PRRsIDENrs CALLLRl
He AnnOunoss that COHSuIHr ApPOln
monte will be HOId Up for Awhile.

He AnnOunees that ConSRIGr Appoints
mOntS will be Held Up for Awhile,
WASHINGTON. D. c.. May 5.-De-
spite drenchlng rain the President had
n largo number OF callers to-day. Or.
Hunter, the Republican candidate for
senator from Kentucky, who was fore
cd to withdraw, had q brief talk with
NIr. Mckinley about the Kentucky pat.
ronaEe. which has been held up, pend
ing the result OF the senatorial election.
Nothing, Il Is announced. will be done
In the matter until the arrival here
next Wednesday OF SenRtor.elect De-
Doe. DR.. Hunter says he Is not can
dldnte for any position in the gift OF the
President. He will press his contest
against Congressman Rhea for seat
IN the house.
tIonRl committeeman ]. i. Boyd, OF
North Carolina, win be appointed sollc-
itor OF internal revenue and his nomina-
ton is expected this week. Congress-
man Northway. OF Ohio, presented
General Robert r. Sampson, OF Arizo-
ma, a former resident OF the Buckeye
state, who asplTeS to be consul general
10 Mexico. For this post there are al
ready ninety applicants. The President
informed Mr. NOrthwRy that turther
consular appointments. as rule. would
be postponed until after the ADJOURN
Enent OF Congress. There may be Hp-
poIntnents In exceptional cases from
time to time. but the general policy OF
the President will be to hold up this
class OF appointments until after the
tariff bill Is passed and Congress has
adjourned.
panled a delegation OF thirty four, head
"a by Mayor Williams. OF Winchester.
who formally invited the President 10
be present at the Shenandoah valley
agricultural fair next September, In
aSmuch as MFR. Mckinley received hls
Masonic degree at Winchester during
the war and as q Masonic delegation
Will call next week to urge his accept
ance OF this invitation, the Winchester
dpIeCat.on have strong hopes that he
viii accept. The President said he re-
called his experience at the Winchester
Iodge, but would communicate his reply
20 the Invitation later.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
rELEeRApH1c BRIEFS.

The AnElo-American treaty will be
voted upon in the senate Tomorrow.
The wonan's beautiful building at
| the Tennessee centennial was opened
| Yesterday in the presence OF a brilliant
nsscmblaGe and with appropriate cere-
monies.
Southwestern Virginia experienced
| severe earthquake shocks yesterday,
shortly afternoon and ut o'clock p, IN.
| At several points there was snow sun
day night
Clara Barton. president OF the Amer
| lean Red Cross Society appeals To the
| American people for aid FOR the Greek
society. Nurses and surgeons are not
wanted: only funds Tor hospital sup
| plies,
Tho shipments Of caol yesterday from
| Pittsburgh by boat TO southern ports,
amounted TO 2.75O,OOO bushels. requiring
twenty steamers FOR the tows. Proba-
bly, a million more bushels will 80 out
to-day.
President Kruger. OF the Transvaal
republic recommends the R9Ad To de-
clare June % an official holiday In cele-
bratlon OF the Queen Nictoria's diamond
jubilee. as testimony that the Trans
vaal desires peace.
Mrs, FcliN BTuHpt' NCuNlS RUS
burgh lady. yesterday notified the board
OF foreign missions OF the Protestant
Episcopal church that she would build
and cndow for them hospital for lep-
| crs in any part Of China which they
might select,
+. Richter & Sons. foundry and ma
chine shop. OF Milwaukee. made an as
sIEnmpnt To 4. G Magdcburg. Tho bond
is In the sum Of Sl50,OOO. They were the
original promoters OF the beet sugar
enterprise NJ Mcnomluec Falls. which
failed Saturday
Rev Edward Fairfax Berkeley, ID.
the oldest minister of the Episcopal
Missouri diocese died at an early hour
yesterday morning nj ST. Louis as re-
suit uf severe cold He was 81 Years
OF age. forty OF which he had passed in
the Christian ministry.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
BOUNCED FOR CAUSE.
ASIuiStant Secretary OF War Doe, Under
Cleveland, Had TOO Mach OF = 'GTHft.'
SECRETARY IamOnt's Good Work.

Assistant Secretary OF War Doe, UHdsr
Cleveland, Had TOO Mach or = "GTGft."
SECRETARY IlamOntIs Good Work.
NEW YORK, May IA Washington
special to the Tribune says: Assistant
Secretary OF War Joseph b. Doe, Of
Janesyille. Wis, was practically dismiss
sed by Secretary Lamont. The Tribune
says: There was considerable comment
concerning the unusual act OF President
Mckinley In accepting Does resignation
before the selection OF his successor.
Doe'B resignation was accepted at once
and his desk was vacant until Mt.
Meikeljohn, OF Nebraska, was appointed.
This was due 20 hint from Col. Lamont,
who had practically made a vacancy In
the office several months before. As
early aS he was able TO md the time
Secretary Alger began an investigation
or the official conduct OF Mr.. Doe, but
soon discovered that Secretary Lamont
had anticipated him and the only result
OF his Inquiries was the dismissal ot
Richard ]. Whltfpn. also from GAINESVILLE,
who was brought 10 washington by Doe
and served as hi private secretary
About yea ago Assistant Secretary
Doe began TO iiisue orders 10 the division
or supplies and other branches Of the de-
partment that caused considerable gos-
sip among the clerks and TO make re-
quisitlons for articles for his personal use
which had rot before been purchased
from the public fund. He continued 20
do 30 during the frequent absences OF
Secretary Lamont until after the election
In November. when that sort OF business
became so ective as TO attrac; general at
tsntlun an6i within few weeks the gos-
sip reached the ears OF the head OF the
department., Secretary Lamont began
at once 10 make an investigation. He
called be fore him the clerks on the books
in the fMpply division. the storekeeper
and 9th er officials OF the department. and
secured statements from them which
caused him TO require Doe and Whitton
to make restitution 60 the amount Of
nearly 81, 900 In cash and to surrender to
the department a considerable amount Of
prop hrty which in Mr.. Lamont's opinion
belonged 10 the government.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
THE PITTSBURGH FIRE.

FIrSt Estimate of the Damage Not EIHE-
EsrAtsd-OBo Fireman Known 10 be
Killed aud Several InJHred.
PITTSBURGH. May S.-The IRE that
occurred here early this morning de-
stroyed 100000 and probably resulted
in two deaths and the injury OF four
others Not only is the fire enormous,
but It involves the complete destruction
OF two Of the greatest mercantile houses
OF Pittsburgh, houses OF long and proud
record and known far and wide In Penn
sylvanla and the neiGhboTinE states and
sister cities
The great wholesale grocery establish
met OF Thomas G. Jenkins and the man.
moth retail store OF Joseph Horne & Co,
are total ruins. There remains Of the
first only jagged patches OF walls. here
and there towering into blackened PIN
nacles: and OF the latter there stands
only the great naked framework. built OF
structural iron, which would not flal,
but stripped OF walls and floors and fcs-
tooned only with the dragging shreds OF
blackened strips OF timber. CTinkled
pieces OF sheet iron and twisted rods and
wires. They are mournful monuments
or wealth and commercial enterprise.
The burnt section extends from Fifth
street 10 Cecil alley on Penn avenue and
from Cecil alley TO Fifth street on Liber-
ty street, covering an area OF several
acres
The names OF the killed. missing and
injured are: KIIled-GeorEe Atkinson.
No. Is engine company. MlsSlng-GeoFge
Thomas. No. Is engine company. In
jured-Elmer Croke. No. engine COM
pany. struck on the head by falling
bricks: Michael Delay, No. engine COM
pany. cut and bruised and arm broken
by falling Arc lamp; George Meekln. No.
engine company. struck by falling
bricks and bruised.
A number OF firemen are missing and
are supposed TO be buried under the walls
ut LIberty avenue and Cecil alley.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
CUBAN LOSSES
On ths Field During the Last Half OF
AprIl-NsWs OF Ihs War.

On ths Field During the Last Half OF
AprIl-Nsws OF the War.
HAVANA, May 2-FoIlowIng are the
official estimates OF the losses OF the
insurgents from April 10 to April 80:
In Santiago de Cuba. the insurgents
left dead on the field two; In Santa
Clara ninety-four: in Matanzas "a: in
Havana 56. and IN Plnar del Rio l46.
Among the Killed were three majors,
four leaders and four other officers.
The insurgents also lost thIrty-seven
prisoners, one hundred and Slxty-six
firearms and ninety-eiEht side arms.
one hundred armed insurgents surren-
dered and ilve hundred and seventy-one
who were not armed.
The Spanish loss, according to the
same authority, was two officers and
eighteen soldiers killed. nine officers and
one hundred and forty-seven soldiers
wounded.
To-days official reports say that In
the insurgent camps recently destSoyed
by the Spanish in MatanZas, Havana,
Plnar del Rio and elsewhere, the in
surgcnts left ffty-nine killed. among
them the leader Rodriguez and Cesar
SaLas, dc-de-camp of Ruiz Rivera
In these skirmishes twenty-five were
taken prosincrs and twenty-five surreu-
dercd with arms IN their hands. The
Spanish loss was only twenty-eight
wounded.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04

tp the several states and territories. Mr,
uawley declared this to be a startling
proposition and Mr.. Tlllman sought to
oppose It by a series Of questions ad-
dressed 10 Mr. Morgan. Some OF the
questions referred 10 the amendment as
a proposition TO "gobble and steal the
Interest Of states in public lands. MT
Morgan In turn made sharp and sarcastic,
rejuinders and for n time senators ana
spectators were interested In the AMI.
mated croSs-fire. After Mr. Morgan had
protected against the interruption as a
breach Of the privileges OF the senate. the
incident was closed by statement from
Mr., Tillman dlsclRiming any purpose Of
being dlscuurteous to tho Alabama sena-
tor.
The Morgan amendment was with
drawn and an agreement reached for a
finnl vote on the free homestead bill NJ
, o. m. tomorrow. Early In the day Mr..
Morgan endeAvorcd TO secure n vote on
the Cuban resolution. Il went over.
however, at the request OF Mr Hale, OF
Maine. In order that speeches In opposl-
tion may be made.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04

special Dispatch to tho intelligence.
WASHINGTON, May 3.-Postmnsters
as west virginia offices were appointed
to-day as follows: At AdlIns. Marshall
county, ]. II. Riggs, vice Christopher
Yestes: at Elm Grove, Ohio county, w. c.
Smith. vice W. T. Chambers; Flatwoods,
Braxton county, p. L. Curry. vice @. B.
Fisher; Llttleton. Wetzel county A. M'
Crow. vice Mollie Connolly; MARQUES,
Preston county, F. NJ. Huffman, vice j.
c. simpson; MIddlebOurne. Tyler county,
G. s, Stcaly, vice W. f. Klrschner: Min
nora, Calhoun county. William sunk,
vice ]. X. Knots; MoleTs, JeHerhoh
coup,v G. w. Carter, vice c. +. Lamar;
Roney's Point. Ohio county, G. Eppie'
vice John y. Laney: Salem. Harrison
county. J. J. Flanagan, vice +. NJ.
swiger: West Liberty. Ohio county ": j.
Duniap, vice A. J. McColloch. West I'm
ion. DoddrIdge, A. A. Bee. Vice S. =.
Smith,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 3.-The
following official announcement was Is
sued to-day:
"Tho imperial government confirming
itE previous message mentioning the
victorious march Of the ottoman troops
at Velestino. states that all rumors to
the contrary which have been circula-
ted during the last few days are un-
faunded.
There Is also no truth in the report
that the Albanians intended to wage ir-
regular warfare In Tbessaly and deVas-
tate the country.
THE porte also denies that members
OF the Anglo-Armenian Society have
been invited to come 10 COnstRntinople
to discuss reforms with the govern
l1nnrlA y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
GREEK IMPOTENCY.
Forced HostiIides When Least
Prepared for War.
NO PREPARATIONS WERE MADE
To Resist Invasion, but all to Do
Invading.
WHILE PEOPLE CRIED FOR WAR

The Government was tn No Co ndItlOn for
= Conflict - Thousands Of R'S'rv'S
walking the Streets Without Arm' or
ARmunitIon-InSldS FastS Not Hereto
fore Given 10 the worId-Ths EHrOP'an
Power, NOtRrady to OIsdlAts-Gr'sOs Ia
bad Way, and DorI'lvO Battle
Impending.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04

Special Dispatch to tho Iutcllsencer,
MARTINSBURG. W Va, May G.
The vacancy on the Republican munich
pal ticket caused by the withdrawal OF
Ellsworth Gettle in the third ward was
filled tonight by the nomination OF
Wcstley Kaufman. The Democrats
nominated candidates as follows: First
ward. Charles Lemcn; Second. Harry
: Cushwa: Third. G. u. Roberts;
Fourth. John Foley; Fifth, John 5.
gtunkIp
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
THREE APPLICANTS
In the Field for Franchises In East
End District.
WHEELING RAILWAY COMPANY

Is the Lats5, Applicant, CominE 70 De
Front at the Meeting OF the Joint Conn
ell Committees on Streets, AIlSyS and
Grades and MISUNDERSTANDING 4 EEin
Grove Company On.ru Proportlon II
Net Rscsiptu for ths Franchise, While
Suburban Company Goes IL One Bsttsr
with a Proportion OF Gross Rsosiptr.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
ATTITUDE OF The POWERS.
Tile situation Tn NHt'hsII--NO Mediation
Yet offered.

ATHENS, May 3.--The diplomatic sit
uatlon may be summed up as foIlows'
No request for mediation has been or will
he addressed by Greece 70 the powers.
I'rtu the ministers OF war and marine
report upon the state Of the Greek forces
nj Pharsalos and elsewhere.
The powers have not offered mediation,
although they do not conceal the fact
fbat n request for Intervention Will be
highly acceptable 10 them
Tho minister for foreign affairs, NJ.
skoulaudls. says the military situation
mas greatly improved in both Epirus and
'rbesssIy and that the victory Of the
Greeks over the Turks at Nele3tino was
brilliant.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04

WASHINGTON. May 3.-Presideni
Mckinley to-day sent to Congress a mes
sage concerning the lynching OF three
Italians at Hahnvlllc. La, on the night OF
August 5, 1896. named Salvatore Arena,
Giuseppe Vcntureila and Lorenzo Saliva
tore He recommends an Appropriation
OF 81. 600 for the heirs OF the persons With
out admitting the liability OF the United
States In the premises
The message " accompanied by papers
from the secretary OF state
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
USUAL RESULT

Follow when - Little 10y AimG Gun
at UiS Baby Brothsr:
Special Dispatch to tho Intelllgeneer.
PARKERSBURG. W. Va, May IA
horrible shooting occurred here this
evening, and, when the ages OF the per-
sons concerned are learned. It is all the
more regrettable Raymond Scott. aged
eight years. living In Bclpre. took gun
from the wall and shot his little brother.
aged four. through the head, killing him
Instantly. The boy who did the shooting
did no, know the gun was loaded, and
said he was only playing when he did It.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04
rNPoRrANr MISSIONS
To b. FILLED soon-aIlniSt0r rS to Spain Snd
RnIEin.

To be Filled BOon-MtnlsteFs' 70 pam 49,
RnBEia.
WASHINGTON, May 3.-The PreSi-
dent now has under confederation rde
claims Of aspirants for two OF the most
Important European missions, Rusala
and Spain, and 1t Is believed has arrived
a, a point where he VIII be able soon TO
send in the nominations for these places.
Whf1e IL Is not known definitely who the
nominees will be, there IL reason to be
iIeve that the Russian mission may so 10
General ]. II. Wilson, OF Delaware, a
man OF distinguished record during the
war and since then a shining light In the
legal and literary world.
As successor to Hannis Taylor as U. >.
minister at Madrid. the name that 80 far
stands at the head Of the list is believed
10 be that OF ex-Speaksr Bryant. OF the
illinois legislature. whose claims nave
been 70 strongly urged upon the Presi-
dent ns TO encourage his friends in the
claim that his nomination is at least
likely.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04

LONDON. May S.-Col. John Hay, the
newly appointed United States ambas-
sador TO the court OF 81. James, accom-
panied by Mrs. Hay. left London at l:30
D. M. To-day, 10 present his credentials
20 Queen Victoria at Windsor castle. on
arriving at Windsor Colonel and Mrs.
Hay found a royal carriage in waiting to
convey them to the castle. After hav-
ing been received In audience by her ma
Iesty. Colonel and Mrs. Hay had lunch
with the queen.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04

LONDON, May IA dispatch to the
Daily News from Patras, on the west
coast OF Greece. dated Sunday, gives a
most graphic account of the battle be-
tween the Greeks and the Turks at Pen
tepigadia, EpIrus, and OF the retreat OF
mo former from that place. II shows
that the rout and panic OF the Greeks at
PentepiGadia was as complete as the
stampede which followed the hEht at
Tyranavos. and the retreat on Larissa
and Pharral1s. in Thesslly.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04

CoNsTANTINoPLE. May S.-1nhu-
en,Ial Turkish circles, the opinion is
expressed that the war with Greece will
soon terminate.
Itispolntedoutt that while Turkey was
forced into the war by Greek aggression
and the counsels OF certain OF the powers
she will not gain an advantage by
crushing Greece for the benefit OF the
Slav element In the BALKANS 1t IS held
that the successes attained by the Turk
ish troops in Greece are all the Turkish
government could desire.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-04

LONDON, May "a special dispatch
from Janlna. Epirus. says:
AFTER travelling 200 miles across the
country I found the greatest loyalty to
the sultan and hatred OF Greeks every
where. The Greek prisoners are bitter
M inc conduct " their officers. They are
ali well treated by the Turks.
Seventy wounded Turks and twenty
two Greeks are In the hospitals here.
The sanitation OF the iniirmary Is ex-
cellent. There are only 4ll sick men,"