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Evening journal., 1897-02-26
LTIMaTuM OF RUSSIA.
Gives Greece Three Days to Get
Out Of Crete.
EUE0gE THE ALIY OF GHE TURKg

France, Germany and Austria Join Rus
sla In tho depression OF Hellenic As
piratlons aud Cretan Freedom-Kine
George Declares Hs WIN Not Give Up
ST pETRRsBrR0, Fob sG-Russia
through the Russian minister at Athens
NJ H. 0rou, has called upon Greece {,
Withdraw al oi her troops anu her heul
from Crete within three days
The foregoing semiofcial announce
ment was accompanied by q long and IN
volved statement OF The motives actuatins
hussla-namely, that to Prevent the cx
tension of the revolution toother poriioni
OF the Turkish empire. imperiling tho
peace Of Europe a stop must be PUT to The
actlon OF ureece, which is In opposition *
international law Before negotiations foi
tuture Cretan constitution can be onter
ed upon, IL Is asserted, Russia has resolvcc
TO restore order in Crete Then, after TIE
Greek evacuation, under the protection %
the powers an autonomous government
Will be Installed under the suzoraintv oi
the sultan. In this policy, it Is claimed
Russia is supported hy France. German,
and Austria Throughout the entire state
ment neither England nor Italy Is mon
Toned but Greece is warned that should
she in blind misconception of her own ia
terests allow herself 60 he excited by sci
seeking friends TO persist In her present at
utude under the false iden that the powcr
are not united, because at tho outset on.
or another has not concurred in Russia'
proposals, Russia is resolved to take ropd
sails, the first step being the blockade o
the Firvus The powers considered Tn,
Greek annexation of Crete out of the qucs
tion, and, 1t Is asserted, in the conscious
ness of their absolute support. Russia vii
be in position to prevent the CretlI
question from imperiling the peace of Fu
rope even should any individual power
refnse to aocede to the proposed measures
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
snlzer N.,nnis W.
The Perrino land Grant.

WASHINGTON, Fob. 26.-The senate com
mittee on public lands met TO hear argu
ment of counsel in tho Investigation Of Tn
Perrine land grant in Dado county, Fla
G. w. Holcomb appeared for the heirs {,
the grant and Messrs. Brookshirc and Trey
tit for the settlers, Mr.. Lionherger, as
sistant attorney general, being present il
the interest of the interior department
Mr.. Brookshire spoke first. He arguet
that the Perrines had failed to compli
with the conditions specified in the aci
making the grant in the time specified
and had therefore forfeited all right to tho
land, quoting extensively from the case,
under the Oregon donation act in supporl
of this claim. The material thing In nnS
grant Of the character of this was, ne said
that all the subsequent conditions must
be complied with. The only condition in
this case was that requiring that the lands
should be located within two years after
the passage Of the act 1t was safe to say
that for moro than 30 years the United
States could have properly declared th,
lands forfeited The issuance of the patent
could only be justified on the theory thai
the land department. had right TO waive
any of the conditions, a position that coulc
not be defended
Mr.. Lionhergar said that the interior
department had been guided By the prin
ciples announced in the Schulcnberg case.
in which 10 was held that it was not neces.
sary to comply with all the conditions tc
prevent the rehearsal of the land OF a
grant to the United States.
He said that a different course woulo
have resulted in the forfeiture of at least
portion Of the lands of the grants of an
the land grant roads. He admitted that q
strict compliance with the conditions of
the law would have forfeited the Perrine
grant after 1850. But in the Schulenbera
case it was held that where congress did
not revoke grants once made they could
not be forfeited. This decision was by the
supreme court Of the United States, and il
was paramount authority in the interior
department. To refuse to Issue the patent
would have been to assume greater wis.
dom than the supreme court and than all
tho present officials in that Office The
facts as 20 settlement were established be-
yond doubt and without controversy.
Senator Iillman also spoke and said in
conclusion that if ne was certain that Per
rine, and not Elagler, was getting the
land he would put a shoulder to the
wheel
Mr.. Holcomb contended that the rail
road company and the Pcrrines and the
settlers under them had acted in good
faith.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
words From Mr.. Glnh.tnne.

PARIS Feb. 26. LIN reply 20 an inquiry
from The Temps Mr. Gladstone has writ.
ten q letter TO that paper. saving. Tbs
ideas which guided me at the time OF tho
Bulgarian atrocities still dominate my
mind. but Russia appears TO have made q
complete volielacc ! wonder what Alex.
under II would have thought of Russia 5
conduct during the last two years and
now. My feelings over the entire conduct
Of the powers during the lnst two years
are sorrow and Indignation The powers
nro now applying themselves to filing the
measure of their dishonor "
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
KIne Georre.a statement.

LONDON, Feb. 26--A dispatch to Tn,
Chronicle from Athens says:
During the Interview with King Georgt
obtained by your correspondent the kins
said:
i cannot express my profound aston
ishment and grief upon learning that th,
representatives, of the great Christian pow
ers not only permitted Turkish force Il
employ as military base q sphere they
had taken under their protection in order
TO impose upon 10 neutrality and peace
but also positively caused their cannons tt
be fired upon Christian people, driven b,
outrage and massacre to struggle for life
liberty and religion. Nothing I'm the wcrlt
till these events occurred would have in.
duced me to believe ia the possibility OF
such an act
His majesty then added
utterly fail to comprehend why Eu.
rope, instead of following historic proca.
dents in Italy and elsewhere allowing the
Cretans to declare by plebiscite what su.
zerainty they should desire. should nt
tempt TO force upon thom regime alicr
60 their feelings and inevitably destined
70 result in further complications 20
Mr. Henry Norman, the correspondent
Of The Chronicle, says that no IS author
lied to state that Greece Is fully prepared
to accept the decision Of plebiscite.
The Chronicle publishes an editorial
styling the sultan IAN arch cutthroat sit.
ting onthroned, with British bayonets az
his call ~ The Chronicle also urges Greece
to declare war and so 'ond the infamy.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
Nnu Yorlr Inrl.lntnrn.

ALBANY, Feb. 26.-The senate reforred
to the judiciary committee tho resolution
for an investigation Of department stores.
The bill for municipal ferries was favora-
bly, acted upon by the assembly commerce
committee. A hearing was had on tho
good roads bills. The pneumatic tube bin
was passed by the house. Republicans
have made objections 60 amending the
Raines law in regard TO hotels. A bill for
the relief Of Captain Chapman was intro
dnced in the senate.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
Assistant secretary OF Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, Feb. SIT is stated that
j. H. Brigham of Delta, o., master Of the
national grange, has been offered and
has accepted the Office Of assistant secre
tary of agriculture to succeed Dr. c. w.
Dabney OF Tennessee. The latter is ready
to retire at any time to resume his duties
as president Of the University Of Tennes
see, an office which has been held open foi
him throughout this administration.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
ILaIIan war.hIp Ilesene. ohrI.llanr.

ATHENS Feb. 26 "A blockade Of tho
most strict nature is maintained along the
island of Crete, and the scarcity OF provi-
sions IS beginning 10 re felt
An English gunhoat has undertaken 10
convey dispatches tctwecn Greek head
quarters on the island Of Crete and the
government 90 Athens.
The italian cruiser tina after threat
70 lombard the Mohammedans landed
marines and rescued the Christians he-
sieged az Hierapetra and TOOK them 10
syria.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
THE CASE OF SANGUILLY
1t Is the Theme of Heated De-
bate In the Senate.
HIS PARDON Is SIGNED AT LAST.

s'naiors Strongly Denonnc@ spain'a Brutal
Treatment of American Citizens Incar.
ceraisd In Cuban Prisons-Frys Would
Send warships to Havana.
WASHINGTON, Feb. a6.-Senor do LONE.
tho Spanish minister, has received a tele-
gram from the Duke Of Tcruan that the
queen hqs signed the pardon of Julio San.
gully.
1t was said at the legation that this ac.
ton was agreed upon several days ago at
c>'Dinet meeting, but the announcement
was, according to diplomatic usage, with.
held until the queen had formally attach
cd her signature.
it Is understood here, and the fact may
nave an important bearing uron the treat.
ment OF the Sanguilly case If we'll cstab.
lished, that the Withdrawal of his appeal
was without preiudice-in other words.
that it does not estop him from taking ac.
ton in the future if he feels that he has
reason to get Indemnity for his in.prison-
ment.
1t also is said that the only legal meth
cd of procuring the prisoners DISCHARGE
sreedily was that adopted by his counsel
namely, withdrawing the appeal that
had been taken from tho sentence of the
lower court in Cuba Perhaps tho same
result could have been obtained by allow
ing tho appeal to be heard by the court at
Madrid, but this involved a long wait
ana so long as the appeal was pending the
spanish law did not admit Of pardon.
30 Tor the benefit Of the prisoner, his
counsel at Havana was made aware of the
state of the law. They readily agreed to
Withdraw their appeal in this state Of the
caso.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
The snndrr CIril nnl-

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. The sundry civi
appropriation bill has been reported Z,
the senate by the committee on appropria
tions. lt carries "a net increase of 81. .ls2,.
953, making total Of s5l, s27, 125. OF tho
increase, S440, 600 was added on account
Of public buildings and SlsS 500 for light
houses and bay signals and beacons. Large
decreases were made for river and harbors.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
A Pri.oner Escann..

TRENTON, Feb 26.-A dangerous con
vict, known as Brunswick Pete, escaped
from the Mercer county work farm at
Moores Station. He was at work with
several other prisoners on the public road
when he made a dash for freedom. The
guards shot at him number of times,
but without effect lie is wanted in a
number Of places for serious offenses.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
CHANGE IN THE CABINET.
II Is Reported Tint sIclteuha whi 30
Attnrney nehrrnl.


WASHINGTON, Fob. 3G-A prominent
Pennsylvania Republican snys that hc ha.
received Information tiroct from Canton
tist there was no doubt that Judge Alc
kcnnl reported TO hc selected hy Mcllin.
ley for secretary of tho interior, would bt
put in the attorney generals place and
that If Colonel McCook should get into
the cabinet il would be as secretary Of thu
interior
This Pennsylvanian says that Judge sie.
kcnna's place in the cabinet was not fixed,
but that he was simply asked 20 take q
place in the cabinet ..s ..f
lt is alleged that Mr. Mckinley, ia
reaching his decision 20 make Mcktnnn
attorney general, was influenced By tho
representations from California and other
sections that the American Protective as
sociation would be offended if tho interior
department portfolio should be given &c
Mckcnna
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
nnrthx nnt. ~ sla,-

BUFFALO, Feb 20 Judge Titus has
granted certificate of reasonable doubt
ia the case of John r. Dorthy OF Roches-
ter. This will have the effect of staying
the proceedings IN the sentence Of years
and months imposed upon the Rochester
lawyer by Justice Nash at Cauandaigua
Saturday. Dorthy was convicted of larceny
in converting 20 his own nso moneys given
him by a client
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
cELEsTIAL FoR PREsloeNT.
Chinaman Elected by one Of tho Largest
Bicycle Clubs In Boston.

Boston, Feb. 20-A r. Foon. q Chi.
raman, has just heon elected president of
Ito Ninnisummct Cycle club of this city.
ono of the largest ana most popular cy.
cling organizations here
TIC has for over % year been a frequent
visitor at race meets and is often soon Oh
tho whnol. f0on was born I'm New York
and for several years has mado this city
his home. here has been some indigna
tion manifested ON account Of cloctinr %
MonEollan TO the Office of chief oxccutiys
OF his club, mt Indications predict thai
nothing serious will result
Foon is somewhat OF q society chap, g.
ono o. the most active men ina the club
and conducts o variety store for livcli
hood. At one time he thought seriously Of
entering racing games SO intense was his
love for the bicycle
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
Xnrnict Tor a1n.rna-

BosToN Feb 20. "A verdict Of $40. 20,
has been returned against the West END
Street railway in the superior court in fa
vor of Mary b. Koeic of Brighton for in
iuries received Dec. ~, lo95, ina Aledfoid.
This IS an outcome of the fog accidents a.
Modiord resulting ina heed ON COLI sion be
tween two cars in which the passenger,
were thrown about the sand Miss Kcefs
received internal injuries, which, it e.
cInImea. ara pnrmAnent
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
King George 20 Prinos or vaIc,.

ATHENs, Feb. 26.-It is stated that
King George has sent the Prince of Wales
an open worded telegram saying that the
recall oi the Grec6 forces from Crete by an
ultimatuiuof of the powers g. imlossible
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
omolal Murdered m oue.p.lona.

BRISBANE, Queensland Feb 26.-Re
ports have been received here from NeN
Guinea saying that the natives of Manbau
have murdered the government resident
and number Of cold minera
Evening journal., 1897-02-26

been sont to the senate and. pending tn,
presentation Of the final conference reports
Is devoting its time to miscellaneous mat
ters.
Final action was had on both the agii
cultural and army bills, and bill wa.
passed to clotho the postoilloe inspectors
with the power Of United States marshall
IN tho matter of making arrests.
Quite unexpectedly the banking anC
currency committee brought forward th,
Dill to authorize national banks to tax,
out circulation to the par value Of Oh,
bonds deposited. Under existing law,
notes to the amount Of only so per cent o
the face value Of the bonds can be issued
so that on about $500 000, 900 of bonds do
posted but sl9s, 600, 600 Of notes are is
sued. The bill was bitterly opposed b,
Mr. Walker, chairman of the committee
from which it omanated on the grouut
that It would be q fatal error TO furthe
aggrandize the national banks in the pres
ent state Of public temper, and there WA
lively debate, but the bill was passed b,
vote Of IA to 40. As this IS the hous
bill, there is small prospect OF its recely
ing consideration by the senate at thi
session.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
requesting the president to transmit IA
the house all correspondence on file at tn,
state department relative to the imprison
ment Of American prisoners IN Cuba.
suizer Wants War.
Mr. Sulzer Of New York introduced
bill declaring war between Spain and no
colonies and the United States.
The bill provides that war be declare,
TO exist between the kingdom Of Spah
and her colonies and the United Stntes O
America and their territories and that tn,
president is authorized 70 use the Who'll,
land and naval force Of the United State
to carry the same into effect and to issue g,
private armed vessels OF tho United State
or lettors of marque and gen
cral reprisal IN such form as he shall thinl
proper and under the seal of the Unitee
States against the vessels, goods and Of
fects Of the government of the said king
dom Of Spain and the subjects thereof.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
Indicted For Mnrder.

KINGSTON, y. y. Feb 26.-Thomas
King of Saugerties has been indicted for
the murder of Captain Mulngan. which
occurred at that place some time ago. King
was arrested last night
Evening journal., 1897-02-26
INAUGURATION. WASHINGTON
MARCH 1897

Tot The ABOVE OCCASION the baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company Will sell
excursipp tickets from Wilmington to
Washington en- March .. and 4,
good to return until March 8. inclusive,
at rate Of S4.35. Tickets good on all
trains going and returning. Sec time
table in to-day's issue.
Evening journal., 1897-02-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Quinine. Tablets Drug
Evening journal., 1897-02-26

ProceeainE' of &c itonse,
. The house is evidently dc-rCrg on %
ward final Adjournment wifi an e'sy ccl
science. AL tLe -pr1cI.-. ..,ss.si. 1-l-- l.-ys
The age-herald., 1897-09-04
ONE NEGRO DISPOSED OF
And the Other Candidate May Not Reach
 West Point.

Washington, Sept. 3.-One of the two negroes nominated for cadets at An napolis has lost his chance of appoint ment. This is J. s. Smith, who was named by Representative George White. of Chicago, to represent the Fifth Illi- nois district at the naval academy. Smith was to have been examined some time ago, but at his request the time was ex tended to Sept. 1, in order to afford him further opportunity for preparation in his studies. He failed, however, to appear at Annapolis for examination Wednesday, and the president being mo- tied the person named from the Fifth Ill., inois district as an alternate has been dt- rected to appear for examination. He is Ernest Schoeter, also of Chicago, and has been allowed ten days in which to appear. If he passes the examination he will receive the appointment that was within the reach of Smith.
 The other nominee, Betandy, is now un- der examination at the academy, and it is expected that this will consume sev- eral days. Meanwhile 1t will not be known whether or not he has passed unless he fails significantly in some im- portant branch.
The age-herald., 1897-09-04

hfdMeans. He Is employed at the Bir- minghsm ice factory on night duty When telephoned to last nigh. he refused to go to his wifes bedside. He said he had left her and would not have any more to do with her. When the woman was told of this she declared she woulG rather be dead at his feet han to live without him. She presented a pi.iful sight as she lay in bed suffering from the dose. Grief and disappointment were firmly expressed i'm her countenance. She IS a goed-loolxing woman.
 About week ago the woman's mother said her husband brought her to the rooms in the Pearson building and said he wanted her to stay there until he could secure work, The young wife remains onily about two days and then, her hus- band having secured work at the ica fac tory, she returned to his home in Ayo1- dale. Yesterday she returned to hsr mother. Not a word of explanation was offered. At o'clock last night she took the dose that came near proving fatal. Dr. Griggs was called in and succeeded in saving her life.
The age-herald., 1897-09-04
A WOMAN F0ILED A BURGLAR
PLUCKY MRS. NORTON FIRED THREE
 TIMES AT A NEGRO
Who Tried to Rob the House and Assaulted Her-Frank Avolene's Residence Was
 Robbed and Mrs. Avolene Choked.

Yesterday morning it was reported to the police department that an attempt had besn made to rob the store house of Mrs. M. Nortom on Avenue D and Eff teenth street. The store had been close d for the night and Mrs. Norton retired. During the night she heard some one in the place. She arose and went to the first floor of the building, where she saw a negro in the act of robbing the place.
 Mrs Norton screamed and the negro assaulted her. He clutched her throat ard began to choke her at the same time telling her to give him her money. When she was abl= to say anything she begged him not to kill her and she would go and get the money which was on the second floor. The negro let her go and, with an oath told her to hurry up. Mrs. Norton went to the floor above. Instead of get ting the monsy sine procured 3S-calibfe revolver, and, with a lighted lamp, re- turned to the store room.
 The negro had stepped outside and stood peeping around the corner of the door easing to ses what Mrs. Norton had in her hand. Quickly raising the pistol the woman fired three times in rapid succession at the negroes head Every bullet scraped the door casing at the point where the head had lately
 
 other. The negro lodged away as soon as he saw the glitter of the pistol bar rel and escaped. Mrs. Norton gave a good description of the wlould-be robber.
 In another part of the city an equally bc'd attempt was made to rob the ore of Frank Avalone on Twsnty-fourth street and Avenue c. MT. Avalone was not at home when the store was closed and his wife locked the place and retired as usual. Some time later she heard a noise in the front room but thought 1t was her husband. It was a e1sgro, who robbed the cash draw:r of about $7. He then turned to the rear room. Mrs. Avalone saw him and began to scream. This frightened the negro and he elutched iher throat and began to choke her.
 The screams of the young woman aroused her father who was asleep on the second floor. He hurried to his daughters assistance and was met near the foot of the stairs by the negro. The la tier picked up i1atchet and threw 1t with great force towards the old man.
The age-herald., 1897-09-04
Braiy's Letter.

Richmond, Va, Sept. 3.-Collector Bra dy has written the following letter to the Dispatch defining his position on the question of the appointments of deputy collectors:
 To the Editor ofthe Dispatch:
 AS as matter of fact I have mada no removal from office in the trfernal rev. enue service of this district. The erm of office of all the employees, who under th@ law were commissioned by Collector Ryan and gave bond to him, expired with his term of office, Aug. 31, 1897. I have strictly observed the law and civil ssr- vice rules in every appointment made since assumed charga of the collectors S office on the first instant
 ''The law in respect to the appointment and retention in service of department employees at Washington custom house, postofiic7 and other offices throughout the country is entirely different from the law in force relative to internal rev. enue officials. I believe that my con stfuotion of the law is correct and in this opinion l am sustained by thep roper authorities at WaSh1ngtO sm.
 Yours truly,
 JAMES BRADY"
The age-herald., 1897-09-04
A Bloody Fight.

Early last night a crowd of white men and negroes became engaged in crap game. As usual, when the colors mix the game wound up in a free for all fight One of the white men was badly beaten, and had five stitches put in his head at Adams drug store shortly after 1 o'clock this morning. They told several stories but one of them finally said that thsy were in a crap game. The negro, so the story runs, got the best of the eompan- ions of thewhite man. o thers of the men were more or less injured, and plenty of blood flowed. No arrests have been made. The fight occurred near lTwenty-fourth street.
The age-herald., 1897-09-04
Killed Twelve Men.

Glenwood Springs Col, Sept. 9.-At 6 oclck this evening a terrible explsion of coal dust occurred in the old Sunshine mine, owned by the Colorado Fuel and Iron company, twelve miles from Glen wood. At this wrlting twelve bodies have been recovered, and so great is The excitement that it cannot be learned whether there are any more in the mine or mot. Rescuiug parties are still explor- ing the mine and great crowd sur rounds Lhe entrance. The bodies taken out are in horribly mutila,ed condition. The physicians have gone from Glenwood to care for thise who may be recovered only wounded.
The age-herald., 1897-09-04
WILL HAVE NEW QUARTERS.
Southern Bell Telephone Company Will Have Its
 Own Building.

Since the purchase of the property ad- jacent to the government building by the Southern Bell Telephone company. there has been considerable speculation as to whether the company would erect a new building.
 Manager Woodruff said to an Age Herald reporter that he had no idea what would be done until the general manager of the company arrived. He has been expected for several weeks, and may reach here any day. It is certain that the company must have new quar- ters at an early date.
 The deal forthe property has been on for several months, and the sale was made by the firm of A. R. Dearborn & Co