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The Washington bee., 1897-01-23
WHAT l SAW AND HEARD. -

understand that the Bachelors are
very much dissatisfied with the high
'1 sarln rate that has been put on those
VINO nave been invited to join the In
auEuFal Club The Bachelors are of
. me opimon that they can do better
man mat by one-halfthe amount. The
enarge that the Bachelors make is
amer "a ner unfair to the gentlemen con-
SOM. some OF the republican applicants
ar are "9I nall as shrewd as they might
oe. new allow themselves to be
Saugnt ~ trap by the colored demo.
eI%'k ana are made to believe that they
an be aided by them.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-23

The entertainment given by the
Helping Hand Assembly of the Yer
mont Avenue Baptist church, at the
residence of Mrs. Wiggins, Friday
evening, January IS. was a grand sue
cess. A handsome sum was netted to
the church, for which the club deserves
great credit.
The abuse of a frieed is harder to
stand than that of an enemy.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-23
NEW THROUGH LINE TO INDIA
NAPOLlS AND CHICAGO.

Commencing January "a, the B. and
Q. K. will operate through line OF
Pullman Buffet Drawing-room Sleep
ing Cars between Baltimore, Washing
ton, indianapolis and Chicago, via
Cincinnati.
Direct connections are made for
GreencaStle, Terre Hautte, Lafayette,
Charlottesville and principal points in
the West and Northwest. jan. a. st
The Washington bee., 1897-01-23

DR.. w. A. Credit, who conceived the
idea of starting the Washington Com
mission and Supply Company, is one
of the most polished and business like
men in the city This Company has
opened and it should be patro nized
More about it next week.
Oriental cream will remove all
blemishes Of the skin.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-23
Established 1866.
SO BiaIsTIHE's LON OFFICE.

0OI FHDnSyIVanlA AvEDue.
Gold and silver watches, dia-
moDds. jeweIry, pistols. guns. ne
chsnlcsl tools, ladies and gentle
mems wearing apparel.
Old gold and silver bought.
Unredeemed pledges for salA.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Nus, become rurkl.b C,,,,.n,

Constantinople. May 2.-War prepar-
ations go on with unabated vigor. Two
commissions composed of officials of
the ministries of public works and Of
war have been formed for the purpose
of inspecting railways and facilitating
the dispatch CT troops to the frontier.
1t has been decided to extinguish the
torches in all the lighthouses on the
Gulf of Smyrna as far as Karaburun
during the continuance of the war.
1t is officially announced that the
Greeks resident in Turkey may become
naturnlized as an alternative to ieay-
Ing the country. This will be compnl-
sorry for all Greeks officially en-
ployed in Turkey. ~
The porte has undertaken to provide
guards for the protection of the Ameri.
can missions in Asia Minor and hos
promised that these shall not bc rc-
moved without the consent of the
American legation.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Great Fire In pit,sburs.

Pittsburs. May 3.-The greatest fire
that has visited this city since the
memorable one of 1915. started shortly
after midnight in the immense whole
sale grocery establishment of Thomas
Z. Jenkins on Penn avenue and Liberty
streets. The loss will exceed $3OOO.00O
and is well covered by insurance.
Among the buildings destroyed are
jenkins wholesale grocery establish
ment, Horne's six-story dry goods es-
tablislment. Horne's office building,
the Duquesne theater and the MethO-
dist Book Concern.
The fire started In the cellar Of the
Jenkins building in pile of barrels
filled with waste paper.
AT 4 o'clock the fire was finally mas
tered. but was still burning with in
tense fury within the block bounded by
Fifth and Sixth streets east and west,
and Liberty and Penn avenues north
and souGi.
A number of firemen We're injured by
failing walls and live wires, hut none
of them are seriously hurt. Fireman
George Aches0n, who was one Of three
men in Cecil alley when the jenkins
wall fell. is missing. and Is supposed to
he under the debris. The names of the
iiremen hurt are Mike DAILY. Elmer Gro
COW. George Meekin. William Erwin
and Robert Badger. All were taken to
hospitals.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08

Troops have been hastily sent to Mon
astir. as nm attack there il feared.
A dispatch to the Daily News from
COnstaDtinopie says that the Greek
feet has reattacked Prevesa. The COM
mander Of the garrison has asked for
provisions. but adds that he can wnit,
II necessary, little longer. 1t Is ex-
pected that reinforcements will reach
him In two days.
The correspondent of the Telegraph
at Athens says:
Certain members Of the late Cabinet
are industriousIy fOmenting an.i-royal-
ist feeling by statements In the press
calculated to reflect on King Gesrge.
For example, the late minister Of mar
inc alleges that he prepared complete
plan of action for the feet. but that his
orders were not executed. owing to GER
tain other orders issued by the king.
which were Inconsistent with them or
countermanded them. Queen Olga
and the Grown Princess Sophia are
working day and night like sisters OF
mercy.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Demands of Turkey.

New York. May IA special to the
World from Washington says: The
terms of peace which Turkey has of
fcred Greece have reached the WASH
ington legations. They are as follows:
The restoration of the boundary
fixed by the treaty of 1881. which gave
to Turkey all of Thessaly. including
its extensive seacoast: the evacuation
by Greece of Prevesa and other points
in the province of Epirus; the with
drawal of the Greek troops from Crete
and the acceptance of the plan of nu-
tonomy Offered the island by the porte,
and the payment of a war indemnity
large enough to cover the expense Of
the mobilZing of the Turkish troops.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
RaIIi Prevents u Riot.

Athens, April 29.-rhe situation here,
due to popular discomfort. is dangerous
This morning a large crowd of dis
orderly persons broke into two gun
stores and .lok all the firearms and
ammunition on the pretext that the
government refused them arms. This
would easily have degenerated into
wholesale plumber of shops IL the good
sense OF the inhabitants had not found
II mouthpiece in Ralli. the leader of the
opposition. He Immediately. on learn.
ing of the disorder, came to the spot
and addressed the crowd. His speech
had Il telling effect.
'.You are mad" was the burden of
what he said. "Why. when Greece is
surrounded by difficulties and the pow
ers, try to disgrace the nation? You
say you want arms: let your conduct
show you are worthy of becoming sol
diers."
Order was restored. and it may be
truly said that Ralli was the hero or
the day and saved the town from a
riot.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
NEW MILITIA OFFICERS.
7. w. VI. Draper, Elected Colonel of I'll,
First Infantry.

Denver, May 3.-Thc result Of the
ballOting s~or field officers of the Colo
rado National Guard was announced
by the special committee appointed by
Governor Adams to count the votes
i. w. Nj. Draper was elected colonc.
of the First infantry and Irving Hale
and j. A. Taylor We're elected majors.
The officers of the Second infantry
We're reelected and there will there
fore be no change In the personnel of
that regiment.
Brigadier General Il. j. Brooks, As
sistant Adjutant General O. McA. Wi.
cox and First Lieutenant G. l.. ByraLl.
of the First cavalry. composed the
auditing committee and reported to
Governor Adams yesterday as follows
as the result of the balloting:
For colonel. First infantry, r. W.
NJ. Draper. II votes; f. A. More 2
votes.
For lieutenant colonel, First infantry,
Irving Hale, IL votes; Il. w. NJ. Dra-
per, 2 votes.
FOE majors. First infantry, c. H.. An
derson, ID votes; j. A. Taylor. IA
votes; j. II. Crnry. u yUtvs.
For colonel, Second infantry. IL. b..
Coy. 20 votes.
For lieutenant colonel, Second infan-
Try, George +. Gardner, 20 votes.
For majors, Second infantry. ii. j.
Smith, 70 votes: David La Sale, 10
votes; Sherman Felt, vote.
Much satisfaction is expressed NJ
the selection of Mr.. Draper to succeed
Colonel Hogie as commander of the
First regiment, and those who are up
in National Guard matters say that a
decided improvement in the militia
may be looked for.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Greek Reverse. in Epiru..

London, April 2S.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Patras, dated Tues
day evening. says:
The Greeks have suffered their first
great reverse in Epirns, and the situa-
ton has changed with startling sud
denncss When last telcgraphed the
Turks were In full and disorderly re-
treat toward Janina, and the Greeks
We're joyOusly advancing. For some
unnccOuntable reason the absnrdly in
adequate force Of only 1000 men was
detached from the Phillipinda to seize
Pentepigadia. On entering Pentepis-
adln some irregulars by mistake fired
upon the Greeks. During the confu-
sion which followed. 5000 Turkish in
fantry arrived from Jnnlna and in
stnnt1y attacked the Greeks.
a uesperate and bloody hand-tO-iIuntt
encounter ensued. The Turks uttered
demoniacal yells and showed the
greatest ferocity. while the Greeks.
who had been without food all night
long and We're hopelessly outnumbered
were taken at considerable disadvant-
age.
At Z o'clock in the evening tie
Greek ammunition failed. The men
were faint from want of food, and the
retreat call was sounded.
A second force of Greek infantry.
cavalry and field artillery. advancing
by another road. arrived an hour too
late. They also retreated In great dis
order. The Turks now hold Pentepig-
ada. which might, however. be attack
ed by artillery.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
A CRISIS IN GREECE.
M. RAIL, BECOMES PREMIER.
Nation on the Verge Of Revoiutio. He-
cause nj the Inenscienry Of the Mill
tary Onscer--Smali Prospect of Avoid.
Ing Iltininte Defeat.

Athens. April 29-The King sum.
moned NJ. DeIyannis. the premier, this
morning. and called upon him to tender
bis resignation. His majesty subse-
quently entrusted the opposition leaders
with the task of forming a new Cabi-
net.
The King entrusted N. DeiyannIs. the
retiring premier, with full powers to
represent him during the forma ton of
the new Cabinet and only insisted that
NJ. Teotaoki should enter the Cabinet.
The leaders of the opposition then
went TO Parliament house, where
meeting Of the opposition delegates was
held. The leaders afterwards had an
other conference and drew list of
ministers which their leaders presented
to the King The names will be sub
mitted to the legislative assembly to-
morrow and vote Of confidence will
he asked.
Following is the official list Of the
new Cabinet ministers:
Premier and Minister of Marine-M.
Rail-.
Minister of Warm. Tsamovos.
Minister of Finance-M. Simopoulo.
Minister of EducatIOn-M. Carapanos.
Minister of the Interior-M. Teotaoki.
Demetrius RAIL- the new premier and
minister of marine, was the leader of
the opposition. He has been minister
of Justice and minister of the interior
and is well known throughout the
country as an able lawyer and orator.
He is fifty years old and studied at the
University of Athens and at Paris.
The public tension is much relieved
by the change OF ministers. and 1t is
now believed that all serious danger of
internal disorders is removed.
Owing to the absence of NJ. Teotoaki.
the new Cabinet will not take the oath
until tomorrow.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
A NEW LABOR PARTY.
Delegates to the Federation of Labor Plan
to Cut Loose From the Old Parties.

Delegates to the Federation of Labor Plan
to Cut Loose From the Old Parties.
Denver. May IA special from Vie
tor to the Republican says:
At o o'clock yesterday morning thirty
delegates to the State Federation of
Labor convention, which finished its
deliberations here last night. met In the
opera house for the purpose of discus
sing the feasibility OF taking steps In
the direction OF bringing organized la
Dor in the State together on common
ground for political action. Wills Hall
of Denver Typographical Union, was
elected chairman, and Mrs. Augusta
Frincke, of the Denver Bookbinders'
Union was chosen secretary. A COM
mittee was appointed to draft pream-
BILE and resolutions setting forth the OBJ
ject. character and plan of action
which the convention should enter up
on as n new political organization.
The majority of the committee re-
ported in favor Of starting a socialistic
movement among the labor unions of
Colorado, Independent of any of tie old
political parties. They also favored
radical action along all industrial Lines.
The minority on the committee We're
much more conservative. and reported
in favor Of united action by :he wage
earners. but not Independently, and
recommended utilization with either vi
the political parties Of the State which
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08

would guarantee the enactment ai
laws beneficial to the working ciasse,
to the largest extent.
The debate on the report Vas very
warm and bitter, and while the min
ority OF the committee conceded thai
the socialistic proposition WAS righ
and Just In the abstract. they arGues
that at the present time 1t was to-, rud
ical, as well as impOlitic. For time Ii
look ed as though the convention woul,
end without accomplishing anything
The cooler heads among the .!elc.yatcf
finally prevailed, however, and the ma
jority report WIS amended to read a J.
follows:
1--WE. the members Of the labor or
ganiza tiOns of the State OF Colorado. II
convention assembled, declare that W.
believe that the time has come wheI
the working class must organize nn In
dependent political movement to *
hand in hand with the economic move
ment for the purpose OF conserving tht
powers of the State, to the end that til,
working class may establish a cooper
atiye commonwealth.
'.First-We declare that we heliev,
1t to be advisable for the convention I
take action looking to the perfecting Of
Il working class political organization.
Second = We declare 1t TO be the
duty of this convention to organize a
committee to consist of two member.
from each labor organization In til,
State, said committee to formulate
plans for political action and repori
to convention to be held on th.
Fourth of July next In the most favoy.
able central point in the State"
The election Of officers for the new
organization was the next order of bus
mess and resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, John c. Caldcrwood: first vice
president, G. s. Crosby; second vice
president, Frank Fem; secretary and
treasurer. Mrs. Augusta Frincke. On
motion 1t was. voted that an assessment
OF 81 be levied on each union in the
State to defray the expense which will
be incurred in forwarding the work In
cidental to bringing this political move
ment to the attention Of organized III.
Dor unions in Colorado. The meeting
then adjourned sine die. and this eve
ming nearly all the delegates left the
city for their homes.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Attack. Along tn. Coast.

London. April 30.-A dispatch to the
Times from Larissa, dated "Wednesday
says the Turkish cavalry has taken up
positions in the enyirOns OF volO and
Is waiting the arrival Of infantry to
occupy the town effectively. A major
ity of the Greeks have gone to Pirieus
by sea. The railway. In not We. work
ing. Hafiz Pasha occupies strong
position and is advancing across the
frontier.
The Daily News correspondent at
Salonica says 1t Ia reported there that
1000 Greek troops have landed at Ker-
am6ti and blown up the railway ,un-
mel near Okdjiba1ar and that strong
hand Of Insurgents has appeared at
Neviza with the intention of cutting
on communication with Sotovitcil.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Ministers Visit phar.ar..

London. May 2.-The Athens corrc-
spondent of the Standard will say to-
morrow:
The ministers of war and of the in
terror arrived at Pharsala at noon to-
day Sunday, and Immediately re-
viewed the troops. II was stated yes
terday that headquarters would he
transferred TO Nomokos.
Thus far the Turks have captured, it
is estimated. war material and prOvis-
ions of the value of four and half
million drachmas.
1t is reported that as the result of
the Queens letter to the Gar, Rus
ria will intervene in favor Of Greece.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
nnpr,rc uerorc womeu

London. May 2.-The Athens CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail will say to-
morrow:
Both the fleets remain idle. The
populace continues indignant at the
filling of the railway carriages with
Crown Prince Constantines baggage
in the flight from Larissa. despite the
protest of the railway officials.
The people say that they have been
cheated and betrayed They are also
angry at the neglect of the government
to call ont the exempted reserves, who
are for the most part relatives of min
listers. deputies and aristOcrats.
A band OF 1000 irregulars is about to
start for the front. their standard
bearer. a nineteen-year-old girl, Helen
Constantindis. dressed in the same
uniform ns the men
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08

The International Postal Congress,
which meets at Washington in May.
will probably consider the adoption
of special stamp having uniform val
ue in all the countries of the Postal
Union. Such stamp could be used in
payment for small orders of goods.
1t would so greatly facilitate interna.
tional exchanges that the argument
seems all in its favor: but a journal
devoted to collectors gives amusing
evidence OF the extent to which hob
by" may influence ones views on such
a question. THE stamp would be u
convenience in several ways" it is ad-
mitted, yet 1t is to be hoped that in
the interests of philately 1t may not BE-
adopted"
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Greek Joan Of Arc.

London, May 2.-The correspondent
of the Daily Telegraph at Athens has
had an interview with Helen Constan-
tinidis, the nineteen-year-old girl who
Is about to start for me front at me
head of large band of irregulars. She
is an excellent shot. Her brother will
accompany her. Both of them are bit
terly anti-dynastic. She declare that
she will fight in the front ranks and
has no fear of death. Her departure
tonight Sunday was witnessed by
thousands Of enthusiastic Athenians,
who hail her as the Greek Joan Of Arc
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Hank Not. C,reu,.t,o..

Washington. May 2.--The monthly
statement of the comptroller of the
currency shows that on April Both the
total circulation Of national bank notes
was $232, sO2, pa. a gain for the year Of
$500 800, aud n loss for the month OF
$9Oi.G.O.
The circulation based on United
States bonds was $20S. 1854 $40. a gain
for the year of $685. $40. and loss
for the month Of $939, ,153
The amount of United States regis
tered bonds on deposit to secure circu-
hitting notes was x232. TAO. .30O. and 80
secure public deposits $16,313,OOO.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
p-opl. running From ph.r.nl..

Athens, May "a dispatch from La
mia. dated Saturday. says:
Since yesterday the whole body of
Greek troops near Pharsala and DomO-
kis has been drawn up in order OF bat
tie. but nj this hour tnOon). there has
been no fighting.
The inhabitants Of Pharsala have
abandoned the town in fear Of a
Turkish attack and an exodus has be-
gun from Doinokis In the. direction of
LamIa. the refugees pitching their
tents in the open country.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Battle Near yaie~tino.

Athens. April 29.-The correspondent
of the Associated Press says that. ac-
cording to a dispatch from Pharsala,
General Smolenski's brigade has been
engaged since 1 O'clock this afternoon
in a fierce conflict with the Turkish
army beyond valestino. in the direc-
tion of Aiviale. A battalion OF EvxOnes
and battery of artillery have been
sent to reinforce the Greeks. whose po-
sitions appear TO be favorable.
Aiviale Is seven miles southwest of
Valestino and close to the railway con-
Meeting that place with Pharsala. 1t
is just midway between Valestino and
the Greek headquarters.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
VIII Fight the TAT

Springfield. Utah, May 1.-The Utah
WOolgrowers' Association will fight the
existing license tax OF Summit and
Rich counties to finish. To this end
circulars are now being addressed to
all members Of the association. urging
them to lend a helping hand by donat-
Ing of their portion to the establish
ment of firm front in opposing the
measure. The counties in question
propose to tax owners Of herds feeding
within their respective boundaries At
the rate OF $50 a thousand. thus work
ing hardship on the slleepmen which
they do not intend to succumb to.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
situation In Ep,ru..

Constnntinople, April 3O.-A dispatch
received here from the Turkish military
commander at Janina announces that
Muiapha Pashn's brigade yesterday
occupied the heights commanding Nj
cheste. and Keervauserai. beyond Pen
iepigadia and that the Greek troops In
that vicinity thereupon retreated.
The vail of Salonica telegraphs that
band Of Greeks has been routed by the
Turkish troops near Pravisthe. Ten of
the Greeks were captured
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
Honorable Peace by war.

London, April ON Rallis policy
must be described as honorable peace
secured through war. Reports of the
prospects of the Intervention of the
powers are very conflicting. while the
news from the seat of war is very indie
cisive. 1t appears that the Turks are
preparing simultaneously to attack the
Greeks Mt Pharsala from the east and
west. Already there are rumors that
the Greeks find their position un,cna-
BILE and are preparing 10 fall back on
Thermopylae.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08

An association recently organized in
one of the suburbs of Dayton, o.. has
an idea which might be profitably
adopted in many smaller towns. The
association, according to Garden and
For9st. has been formed for the pur-
pose of beautifyng the streets, the un-
improved property, and the public
grounds by proper planting, by pro-
noting a general interest in gardening.
and by systematic efforts to abate nui-
sances and to control the location of
houses so far as possible. Lectures are
givsn. with views, to show how house
surroundings can be made attractive.
anc the newspaper reports say that this
part of Dayton has shown marked i'm
prevement in its appearance. Prizes
are offered by the association for the
beat example of planting in individual
grounds, together with the condition Of
roadways, cutters, curbs, sidewalks,
ana general appearance of the houses.
Prizes are also offered to boys for the
best vegetable gardens. as well as prizes
op0n to boys and girls for the best kept
back yards. whether planted with fow-
oAs' ShA hA"oooiS' Shooio' Vi SinSs. ho-
toyfaphs are to be taken of the exam
insd gardens. with particular sections
AID decorations Of the streets entered
in competition, and a neat pamphlet
hAs been published containing views OF
tie prize-winning grounds last year,
aud also embodying good advice about
tsses, shrubs, and climbers. with the
methods of planting and caring for
them.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08

By direction of Congress and the
President the Secretary of the Navy
has placed warship at the command
of the Christian Herald Bible House,
New York, for the purpose of trans-
porting any corn that generous farm
ers OF this country may donate to their
starving heather brothers in India
Ten thousand people are dying there
every day OF starvation. 1t is likely
that their cries for bread will be lib
orally responded to by the farmers of
the west and south. Every community
should be able to send carload of the
corn that is now going to waste for
want of n market. Committees pro-
posing to contribute should write to the
Chrtdian Herald. Wheat and other
unpt rishable products will be taken.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08

Theodore Roosevelt went down 10 Ell
lis Island lately, and was made hon.
orary president of the immigration
board of Inquiry at once. He called
UP the first case, and learned that a
Scotchman had come over with young
girl. II was explained to Roosevelt
that she was his common law wife"
Teddy bristled. "Oh. know all about
these Scotch marriages" he said,
Marry the girl now" And 30 they
were wed.
The Meeker herald., 1897-05-08
vHssos u Beiiiserent.

Paris, April 30.-La Patrie publishes
dispatch from Rome saying that the
Admiral Canevaro, the Italian comman-
der in Cretan waters. has been ordered
to consider Colonel Vassos. who COM
mands the Greek army of occupation in
Crete as a belligerent. and to no longer
oppose Greek attacks on the Turkish
troops there.