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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
FIGHTING IN CRETE
Reported Defeat of the Turks at
So. Fort Voukalasie.
THE OPPOSITION OF THE POWERS.

The Greeks Urge That the Action Of Euro
pean Governments be Resisted at Any
Cost-Premier salisbury's snub to Em.
peror william.
Athens, Feb. 20--A dispatch from
Canea says that the Greek army has
taken the offensive and attacked the
Turkish outposts at Plategia. The
Turkish outposts were overpowered
and compelled to retire In the direc-
tion of the town. The Greek regulars
shared in the attack on Vouklase. One
officer and three soldiers were killed.
Eleven soldiers were wounded. The
Greek artillery destroyed the fortress
of Vcukalasie. The advance guard of
the garrison succeeded In reaching the
Turkish outpost west Of Canea. The
fate OF the other members of the gar
rison is unknown. According to the
early reports received, the garrison Of
Fort Voukalasie consisted of 800 SOL
diers and 100 Cretan Mussulmans.
The proposals of some of the Euro
pean powers to take coerciye measures
against Greece to enforce their pro-
hibition of Greek action in Crete have
aroused fierce public resentment
throughout the kingdom, and popular
demands that the government resist
the action of the powers at any cost
are being made in all quarters
The government, backed by the un-
animous sentiment of the people, still
insists that the Greek tiotilla in Gre
tan waters shall be allowed to act in
accordance with the purposes for
which the vessels were sent. If the
European squardons should prevent
Greece from acting against the Turks
by sea, revolution In Macedonia and
Epirus is certain to follow.
In the chamber yesterday the pre-
mier, M. Delyannis, introduced bill
abolishing the consulates of Greece in
the Island of Crete.
The Greek steamer Pan Hellenic,
conveying munitions of war to the in
surgents in Crete, has been stopped
by British cruiser and turned back.
A British cruiser also prevented the
steamer Hera from landing provisions
on the Island of Crete, but it is UNDER
stood the prohibition only applied to
that portion of the coast occupied by
the powers.
The Greek consul at Canea has asked
his government to send more men-of-
or. The foreign consuls have ex-
tted from the insurgents a promise
70 give 12 hours notice in case of an
attack on Halepa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Inaugural Ball Decorations.

Washington, Feb. 20.--While eXpec-
tations have been high regarding the
ndornment Of the inaugural ballroom.
Il Is believed that the result when the
decorations are completed will surpass
them. On former occasions the dec
orations were more in keeping with a
coronation or great military occa-
sion. Brass and iron armor and shields
and such medieval adornment seemed
to be the order. This time, however. 1t
was determined to make everything
subservient to the floral decorations.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
ResOiuiioD on Atr. ElIlOtt's Dealh

The following resolution has been
adopted by the vcstry of St Johns church
touching upon the death Of ]. Cloud
Elliott.
Whereas, J. Cloud Elliott, one of the
original incorporators Of ST. Johns church
and who continuously served as vestry-
man thereof from the time of Its organiza.
tion until his death, has recently departed
this life.
Resolved, That in his death this church
has lost one of its most loyal and devoted
servants, and tho members of this b ody
have been deprived of the wise and cordial
cooperation Of loved and respected fel.
-vestryman;
Resolved, That we shall sadly miss his
genial presence and his wholesome coun.
sci and advice touching the promotion Of
tho influence and welfare of this ch urch.
Resolved, That he has gone from us only
to reap the reward Of q consistent, useful
life, adorned with Christian virues.
Resolved, That duly certified copy Of
these resolutions be transmitted by the
clerk of this yestry to the family Of the
deceased
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
stol. Nearly a Quarter of a Million

New York, Feb. 2O--Ferdinand May,
member Of the firm of We'll. Auer-
bach & Co., importers of whale bone,
at Strassbourg, Germany, has been
committed to Ludlow street Jail In de-
fault of 100000 bail. The order for
Mays arrest was obtained by the legal
representative of the Allgemeine Ell
salessische Bank Gesellschafft, of
Strassbourg, on an affidavit made by
Carl Woelffle. imperial bank inspector
Of Germany. 1t is charged that be-
tween Dec. 10. 1895, and Sept. /. 1896,
May obtained from the bank snanied
above $222,S1O on fraudulent receipts
for whalebone alleged to be stored in
New York. May came to this country
in January last.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Fire Panic in q Boston School.

Boston, Feb. 20.-A small fire In a
waste basket in the cloakroom Of the
first floor of the Everett schoolhouse.
a girls school. caused panic among
the pupils, and 10 were injured Ten
children were taken to the City hos
pital seriously hurt, and two others
were taken to their homes In am
balances. The teacher discovered the
fire and quickly put it out, but the fire
dismissal signal had been given and
the 700 pupils began to file out. Those
on the lower floor passed out in line.
but when those in the upper rooms
reached the first floor and saw the
smoke they made break for the doors,
and in a moment the children were
lying ten deep on the floor. By prompt
and energetic effort the teachers soon
quieted ths excited pupils.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Another stunning cost unie 10 developed in
purple Iadies cloth with n trim.
ming of narrow silk braid.

suggest the coming months when chill
wauld be an agreeable change. The
spring of '97 will not be au epoch mark
ing period in the ganealogy of costumes;
departures from the previous year being
neither pronounced nor material. And
yet, certain notifications are observed
that are sure TO distinguish tho "'97
Model" However, in these slight
changes there is no cause for regret, for IL
there ever was n time in the history of
dress when women might DO content with
what they have it is now, when fashion
has reached perfection in all that goes to
constitute graceful outline, harmonious
colorlng, becoming effect and prett 4 con-
trasts.
The principal notifications are in the
narrow skirts the widely ilaring skirt be-
ing thing of the past, and in tho small
sleeves, which are both comfortable and
becoming, since there is no limit to the
~vartaty IN design, and therefore can be
made to suit each and every figure.
Three distinct styles of skirts are pro-
phesied for the coming season.
These arr the plain skirt, just full
enough to insure n pretty curve, the
skirt fiounced to the waist, and the skirt
which is lightly drnped and moderately
trimmed.
Gowns for street wear arc most in de-
mnnd just at this moment and variety is
the ono thing nocdful since luncheons
musicals, teas and shopping expeditions
are tho order of the day TailoG-made
gowns prevail, dark unassuming ones be-
ing chosen for shopping and tho more
fanciful models in delicate tints doing
service for social occasions
One of Mrs. John jacob Astor's newest
taior-lnade gowns is an entire study in
stem green The material il soft broad
cloth and che "Sui5" consists of u plain
sEirr, cut very full III the back, but with
no suggestion of II flare, and n single.
breasted eton trimmed with black SILK
braid A small green velvet toque com
pletc5 the costume and carries out the
color scheme Of this most harmonious
toilette.
Another stunning costume that would
prove Il worthy rival to Mrs. Astor's is dc.
vc)oped in purple lady cloth. The skirt
is perfectly plain and the jacket which is
quite short is left open at the front to dis
play soft full vest of white satin A
trimming of narrow silk braid on the
front and back of the jacket makes an ex.
ceedingiy handsome garnituro.
The collar and slHshrd revcrs of this
jacket give it II peculiarly graceful finish,
and while there is nothing 10 1ontne it
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

Reading, Pa. Feb, 2O.--One of the
most pitiable cases brought to the at
tention Of the police of this city in
many months is the INDECENT condition
Of the Dyle family, No. $50 Culvert
street. The husband is lying dead in
the house, and the widow and II ohil-
dren were found wholly destitute. with
cut any provisions in the house, and
only few bucketsful of coal, which
several Of the older children picked on
the railroad. Ample arrangements for
Ahe family's relief were made.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
tENDIG AND STUART AT ODDS.
she New York Sport Says the Texan Is
"Brsesing Him Out"

"6reeaing Him Out"
New York, Feb. 20.-Jos Vendig, a
well known sporting men of this city,
yesterday instructed his attorneys,
Howe and Hummel, to begin legal
proceedings against Dan A. Stuart. of
Texas, for failing to keep a signed
agreement, whereby Vendig and Stuart
were to share the expenses. profits or
losses Of bringing Corbett and Fitz-
simmons together for fight in a
prize ring Vendig claims that the
agreement was signed in June, 1895,
and that Stuart has violated the con-
tract.
Reviewing the case. Vendig said that
Stuart promised that the counsel fees
would be 1880 and the rent of the
arena $500. Vsndig claims that he
told Stuart to go ahead. but after the
latter reached Texas he wrote letter
saying that the cost would be very
much more. In reply to this letter
Vendig says that he wrote Stuart to
60 ahead and draw on him whenever
he needed money. 1t Is now a matter
of history that the bout was prohib-
tied In Texas. owing to the action of
the legislature. and after a fruitless
attempt to bring 1t off In Arkansas
Stuart presented an itemized bill to
Vendig for expenses, amounting to
$2O.522.41. and an additional bill of
$1,000.
Vendig claims that he was an equal
partner with Stuart In the Fitzsim-
mons-Maher battle. He says that ITO
people paid to see the fight. and when
Stuart and Vendg compared notes
they found that they had lost $4,000
on the speculation This showed a to-
tai loss under the articles of agree
ment of nearly $4,000, half Of which
Vendig paid.
Vendig claims that when Stuart was
endeavoring to secure place for the
coming contest he .Vendig) was equal
ly interested. and advanced Stuart
$l.3365O as his share Of preliminary
expenses. Since the fight has been as
sured Vendig says Stuart has ignored
him. A few days ago Vendig received
a telegram from Stuart which said
that Stuart was willing to give Ven
dig pooling interests on the event. but
nothing more. Vendig then felt that
he was being frozen out and immedi-
ately informed his lawyers,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

All the pretty girls can De seen at th .
Shields Library Fair, Sixth and Tatnall :.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
To Keorgnnize the Consular servicc.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The foreign
affairs committee of the house yes
terday voted to make a favorable re-
port on the bill prepared by Mr..
Adams, of Pennsylvania, for the reor-
ganization of the consular service. The
plan contemplates the appointment of
commission by the president to reor-
ganlze the service by a system of civil
service examinations for admission,
the abolition OF the fee system and the
rating of consular offices in grades ct
stated salaries and tenure of office
during good behavior, with removals
only by the action of a board after
trial ON charges
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

to the figure, yet every curved line of the
waist and back Is shown to advantage.
The gown just described was seen at
the last musicale given at the Waldorf,
and as the wearer was young and pretty,
her poke bonnet made most fitting
crown. "The poke was made Of pur-
pie velvet, faced with black tulle finely
shirred, and the trimmings consisted of
large black plumes and artiscally ar
ranged punches of velvet pansies.
For this season OF the year there Is no
material so suitable as cloth for the we'll
dressed woman when she passes the por.
tails of her own door before six O'Clock In
the evening. She may wear silk or vel.
vet, but 1t will be at the expense Of her
taste. Her tailor-made gown may be Of
the most delicious shades Of blue, red.
purple, tan or brown; in fact, just such a
dress as can bs worn during the latter
part Of April and in May. Because 1t is
tailor.made, 1t need not necessarily look
severe, for all the newest styles have
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

Indianapolis Feb. 20.-Mrs. Helen
Goug8r yesterday appealed to the su-
preme court to declare that women
have an equal right with men to vote
at general elections. At the general
election in the fall of 1894 Mrs. Gouger
offered her vote in the precinct in
which she lives, at Lafayette, and on
being refused brought suit for her
rights. The court there refused her
petition, and she appealed. Yesterday
she declared her suit to be a plea for
freedom in government which de-
rives all it's powers from the consent
of the governed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
McKinle,s Cabinet Complete.

Canton, o. Feb. 20.-Major McKin-
ley has completed his cabinet by the
selection of John ]. McCook, of New
York, for attorney general. The cab
met complete is as follows: Secretary
of state, John Sherman of Ohio; Sec
letary of the treasury, Lyman J. Gage
of Illinois; secretary of war;, Russell
A. Alger of Michigan; secretary Of the
navy, j. d. Long of Massachusetts;
secretary of the interior. Joseph Nc
Kenna of California;; postmaster gen.
eral, James A. Gary of Maryland; at
torney general John J. McCook of New
York; secretary Of agriculture, James
Wilson of TOwa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

New York Feb. 49, - Beeves active native
steers, "a 50tG5.2O; stays and oxen, s2sTg42O; ;
bulls $275td8. .25 dry cows, s203, Calves steady
veals, s5;S7 25; barnyards, 81 50G9 Sheep apd
lambs quiet, steady sheep, 50 75846211; lambs.
s5els2Is. Hogs firm at S3.7O64l0
East Liberty, Pa, Feb, l9.- Cattle steady |;
prime, $4.9Gq6. 10; feeders $8.6064l0; bulls,
ttags and cows, 81 7593bO, Hogs active higher
prime medium, s8.sG@3S5; best Yorkers, s3 3T5tA
tSO; pigs, SB G0g3 d5; heavy hogs, S8.b5tSs.60;
ioughs, Sc 50t93 Is. Sheep firm; Ohio fed west
trns, $3 s5g4 Isl prime natives, Stl0G4.25i /
Common, 81, ,50@3.20; choice lambs $5g5.25 Veal
t4lves, $5lg65o,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Consul Issigi's Hearing Adjourned

New York. Feb. 20.-The case of Jo-
seph Iasigi, consul general Of Turkey
at Boston, WAS argued before Judge
Addison Brown, in the United States
district court. on an application for a
writ of habeas corpus, the ground TAX
en- being that as diplomatic repre-
sentative of foreign power he is not
amenable to arrest under warrant of
state court. No decision was reached.
the hearing being adjourned until next
Lalt nlda
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Another Turkish Defeat Reported.

Vienna, Feb. 20.-The Neue Freie
Presse publishes a report from Salon
ica to the effect that a collision has
occurred between the Turkish soldiers
and the Greek insurgents at. Nas2litza,
near the Greek frontier. The Turks
were defeated with losses and With
drew to fetch reinforccments The gov
ernor of Salonica has ordered troops to
the point where the disturbance took
place. The population along the Greek
frontier, according to The Neue Freie
Presse, is eagerly awaiting the signal
to rise against the Turks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

The High School Athletic Association
yesterday afternoon discussed the base
ball outlook and Captain William c.
o. Keith reported that be had about thirty
young men who wanted to try for posi-
tions on the team. These officers were
elected: President, A. E Rhoads; secre-
tary John Huxley; treasurer, j. +. Rob-
iuSon The board of directors is composed
of member from each class.
Manager Davis Of the Delaware College
team has already arranged these games:
Washington College, at Chestertown, Md,
onA April 30; Ursinus College, at Newark.
May !; Crsinus College, at Collegeville,
Pa June 6.
Games will be PLAYED With Pennyslvan!a
Military Academy and Villa Novn College.
Mr. Davis expects to have Il crack team
this year,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

Yesterday afternoon the funeral Of VIM.
c. Foord took place from No. 9O9 Tatnall
street and was attended by large num-
Der Of friends of the deceased. Delegates
were present from the Eoord Bottling
Company and from Eureka Lodge No
23, A. F. A. NJ. Rev. l.. H. Barrett con-
Quoted services at the house: The pail
bearers were: A. Dixon, G. r. Holt, w.
II. Jones' W. r. Griffith, J. II. Hickman,
and II. f. Pickles Interment was made
in Wilmington and Brandywiue cemo-
tfrv
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Exploding Gasoline Kills Three.

Cleveland, Feb. 2O.-Jacob Sterzel-
lac and his two daughters are dead,
while his wife and another child may
die as the result of gasoline ex-
plosion at their home. Albert Jerno
and Joseph Jerga, boarders. were also
badly burned. Sterzelac rose about s
o'clock to light the fire, and mistook
the gasoline lamp for the kerosene
lamp. The result was a terrific ex-
olosion
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Death of North Carolina Judge.

New York. Feb. 20.-Augustus s.
Seymour, of New Berne, S. c., judge
of the United States district court for
the eastern district of North Carolina,
died in this city yesterday Of cancer of
the stomach. Judge Seymour came to
this city from his home last month
for treatment. He was native Of New
York, and went south after the war.
He was elected to the state legislature
in 1868, supreme court Judge in 1873,
and United States district judge in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

London. Feb. 20,--In his testimony
before the house of commons commit
tee Investigating the Jameson raid Ce-
Gil Rhodes, expremier of Cape Colony,
admitted that the object of the rising
was to obtain plebscite to ascertain
whether the people were in favor of a
union of the whole of South Africa, or
whether the administration of local af-
fairs should be left to the Transvaal
government. Mr.. Rhodes added" You
may be sure that I was not going tC
risk my position by changing Presi-
dent Kruger for President Rhodes"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Louisviile's Corrupt Bankers.

Louisville, Feb. 20.--The greatest Sc
crecy Is maintained by Bank Examiner
Escott and Receiver Courtney regard.
ing the affairs of the German National
bank, but warrants are expected to be
issued for other officials of the bank
President Mcknight is still In custody,
being unable to furnish the $l2, 900
bond. In a statement given to the
press Mr.. Mcknight claims that be-
fore his connection with the bank it
had been looted to the extent of $273,-
900, or s22, 900 more than the entire cap
ital stock Of the bank. He says it was
the most corruptly managed bank he
ever saw. The connection between Nc
knight and the indicted aldermen Is
expected to result in further and more
sensational Indictments.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20


yeats president of the University of
Pennsylvania. The future jurist spent
year at Princeton, and afterwards
studied law under Chancellor WILL
hanson, at Elizabeth. lie was ad-
mittsd in 1889. In his early years he
WAS city solicitor Of Trenton at sal
ary Of SIS per year. In 1851 he was
the Whig candidate for mayor of
Trenton. but was defeated. At the
break OF the Whig party he became a
Democrat. In 1894 Governor Parker
appointed him chief justice of the SUI
preme court, and he was reappointed
in 1STl, 1878, 1885 and 1892 His term
would have expired March 8, 1899. He
is survived by one son, ex-Judge
Chaunccy Beasley, and two daughters,
Nirs. Judge Green and Mrs. Justice
Guumere.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Fugitive German Haron's Suicide.

Detroit, Feb. 20.-Baron and Frei-
herr Francis Xavier Ludwig MaXimil-
ian Won Oeyen. of Schoss Johannes
burg, Bavaria aged Y, committed sui
eide Thursday night at his home, 81
AberIe avenue, this city, His corpse
was found yesterday. The baron Was
a descendant of a princely house of
Germany and also prince of the
French Bourbons He was highly edu-
Gated, and in his youth became an Of
king Of Bavaria. He became involved
with revolutionary ideas and fled to
this country in 1850. Later he was dis.
inherited, and swore he would never
revisit his native land.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

Youngstown, o., Feb. 20.-The relic
hunter is despoiling the property in
Poland where President-e McKin-
ley spent many years of his youth.
Pieces of trees, the old Mckinley
homestead and slvers from the old
church Mckinley attended are being
gathered by eurio hunters, and sew
eral shipments have already been
made.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Factory Closed by IA Wage Dispute.

Stoughton, Mass, Feb. 2O.-The firm
of H. and J. Fitzpatrick boot and shoe
manufacturers, closed its factory here
yesterday for an indefinite period. The
employees were recently notified that
their wages would be reduced. Thurs
day the lasters' union held a meeting
and a communication was sent to the
firm asking for a conference. Instead
the factory was closed. Two hundred
people were employed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
Charges Against Dairy Commission.

Harrisburg Feb. 2O.-Mr. Hosack, OF
Allegheny, made startling charges in
the house of representatives yesterday
against the department of the dairy
and food commissioner. They were in
the form of a resolution to Investigate
the department, and declare that it Is
alleged that the commissioner and
officers under him are not dtsnharging
their duties with fidelity, and are not
prosecuting violators of the law to
prevent adulteration
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
To Recommend New BattlesblD.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The naval ap-
preparation bill for the next fiscal year
has been practically completed by the
house committee on naval affairs, and
may be reported to the house by
Chairman Boutelle today. The bill
carries a total of about $33, 900,
which is about $4,000, 900 more than the
appropriation for the current year. The
committee decided yesterday to put in
the bill the new battleship Of the first
class recommended by the sub-com-
mittee. 1t is to cost including hull,
armor and machinery, not more then
S2 75O moo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20

BUFFALO, NJ Y.-Gents:-FrOm Y. my person
al knowledge, gained IA observing the effect
of your Sh lohs Cure In cases Of advanced
Consumption. am prepared 10 say It Is tn }
most remarkable RemeiY that has ever been
brought to my attention lt has certainty
saved many from Consumption, sod by
N. b. nanf0rth End and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-02-20
JUSTICE BEAsLEY.
Had Been Chief Justice Of New Jerseys
Supreme Court Since 1854,

Trenton, Feb. 20.-Chisf Justice Mer-
Ger Beasley, Of the supreme court of
New Jersey. died Of bronchial pneu-
monia yesterday. All the members Of
his family save his son, ex-Judge
Chauncey Beasley. were at his bed
side when he expired. The latter is
also Ill of pneumonia.
Chief Justice Beasley was born in
Mercer county N. j., in 1915, the son
of Rev. Frederick Beasley, for many