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Evening star., 1897-03-26
WAR COUNCIL At ATHENS.
Important Features of the Situation
Wired by COrrespondents.

LONDON, March 26-The Athens cor
respondent of the Times says that the min
lister cf war presided at war council yes
terday, and that one of the aids of the
king was present. The greater portion of
the Greek fleet new remains al Skiathos,
The resolution of sympathy with Greece
adopted by the American Senate reached
the government today.
Should war break out there is little doubt
that Greece will do her best to remain on
the defensive on the land. but will take the
offensive at sea. with a view to capturing
the islands in the Aegean.
The turkish army occupies many strong
positions in the mountain passes but it is
hardly likely to take the offensive unless
the Greek fleet is permitted by the powers
to pursue an unchecked career Of conquest.
1t is doubtful however whether the off,
GERS will be able to prevent the Greek
troops from invading Macedonia The en-
tnusiasm of the soldiers will decide the
plan of campaign.
dispatch from Constantinople to the
Times says that yesterday the ambassa-
dofs OF the powers received a formal pro-
test from the Mohammedans of Crete
against the proposal to grant autonomy to
the island, and demanding the mainte-
nance of the sultans sovereign authority
ana the cooperative support of the pow
ers.
The Times correspondent al Vienna.
dwelling upon the dilatory tactics of the
powers in the Greoo-Cretan affair, says
that II It were intended to blockade the
ports or Greece they ought to have put the
scheme into operation before the Greeks
mad mad time to lay submarine mines, as
they are believed to have done at the en-
frances to the CULTS of Volo and Petali
dispa tch to the Times from Berlin saws
It Is believed there that the political crisis
brought about by the refusal of the budget
committee of the reichstag to meet the
hava! demands OF the government has
ended The government has decided to re-
IRAN from pressing its demands for cruis-
ers at present In the hope that these will
be voted next year. Admiral Won HoIl-
mann, therefore. has withdrawn his resig-
nation. e
meanwhile. Herr Krupp will build two
cruisers at his own cost, in the confident
expectation of finding ready sale for
mem mem ELSEWHERE, even should the reichstag
priation for them up. -
Evening star., 1897-03-26
GALE on THE COAST CONTINUES.
Reports of the Two SchO0ners Blown
the Beach.

Reports of the Two SchO0ners Blown
the Beach.
NEW YORK, March 26.-Reports from
the south side Of Long Island say that
the northwest gale still continues, and the
sea is running very high. .
Capt. Andrews Of the wrecking company
has returned to the shore from the schoon-
er Wandrian, on the beach at Jones' inlet
and says the vessel is i'm bad condition and
is leaking. The cargo will have to be
thrown overheard If lighters do not reach
her soon.
The Chapman Derrick and Wrecking
Company were notified this morning that
assistance was required at once and they
have sent tug and barge to the scene Of
the wreck, and will make a strong effort
to get alongside on arrival there. AS vet
none of the cargo has been removed
Capt. Mulligan of life-saving station No.
4 reports this morning that the position of
the schooner Emily F. Johnson which
went ashore near Seabright Wednesday. is
unchanged. During the heavy northwest
wind which has been blowing for the pas.
two days no further damage appears to
have been sustained. All her sails have
been taken of. and an agent from the
wrecking company will probably go down
today to look her over. to ascertain what
can be done about saving her.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
The BabcOck Dinner

The dinner TO Chairman Babcock of tho
national republican congressional commit
tee. which will occur at the Arlington on
next Tuesday evening promises to be the
largest gathering OF the kind that will ho
given this season.
1t Will be sound money love feast, and
rot strictly political In its character The
fact that Mr.. Babcock is also chairman of
the House District committee will also en-
able many citizens to express their appre-
citation of his good work for the nationa:
capital. II is understood that the President
and several members of the cabinet will be
-
Evening star., 1897-03-26
TWO OFFICES ABOLISHED.
Shipping COmmiss ssiOners.W Whose WOrl,
Is Unnecessary and Expensive

Secretary Gage has discontinued the office
of United States shipping commissioner at
Mobile. Ala The position has paid 81 100
annually. Nearly all the work done is un-
necessary, consisting of shipping crews for
small river steamers which run between
Mobile and Montgomery. The practice does
not exist at other ports, and the Secretary
holds that the small amount of necessary
work which has been performed by tho,
commissioner can be readily performed by
the collector of customs.
The United States shipping commission
er office at Brunswick Ga. will also be
discontinued. This office was created in
1854, discontinued in 1885, because the busi-
ness was so small, and re-established in
December, 1894 The commissioner shipped
only 2o6 men during the last fiscal year,
Secretary Cage is of opinion that the neces-
sary duties can be readily performed by
the collector of customs
Evening star., 1897-03-26
The Associated Pres. Prer.--.s

BOSTON, March 28.-The Bangor Wbie
and Courier has signed a ninety years con-
tract with the Associated Press and has
severed all relations with the United Press
The action of the Boston Herald Al
vertiser and Record in abandoning the
United Press has been followed by the
principal papers Of the state of Maine
ty-year contracts with the Associafe7
Press: The Portland (Maine) Press
the Portland Argus and the Kennehec
Journal of Augusta. The Haverhill Mass. !
Gasette mas also left the United Press and
Joined the associated Press.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
THE GOLD DEMOCRATS.
An Indication Tint They VIII Recetxc
COnside ration

The fact that gold democrats are 10 re-
ctive great consideration at the hands of
PRESIDENT Mckinley is partly indicated by
Inc course Mr.. Mckinley is taking in the
case OF Claude VI. Johnson. chief of the
bureau of engraving and printing ,t il
Known only 10 few intimate friends of
Ir- JohTsOn that one of the last things
tina; Secretary Carlisle did before he lar,
the city was to talk 10 both President Nc
hinley and Secretary Gage regarding MIR.
Jchnsohs case He told them that NJ.
Johnson had gone 10 Kentucky and had
Gone heroic work I'm the cause of the .ol,
standard much 10 his own Inconvenience
anu embarrassment as democrat He
pointed out that the republican victorv IN
the blue grass state had been achieved nv.
ju@l such men as Mr. Johnson. and that rc
ore had eNerted himself more earnestly in
the cause of sound money" than b,d ,,,,,
present chief of the bureau of engraving
ard printing i's
OF course, Mr. johnson is under the nro-
lection or the civil service law ana his
displacement could not be effected T., as
dlfect manner a. is the case In pIaces
excepted from classification but the Prs,
dent has 10 within his power !, 10 haI,I..sl,
by hlInse!i ana his advisers. TO except the
position OF chief of the bureau Of ener.r-
ing and printing from the classified san,,saI
and IN due time this will he done an1 -
republican VIII be appointed TO the no.
non But ME- Mckinley has Determined
TO move slowly in this matter and Vii,
permit Mr. Johnson to retain his preseni
place for a considerable period
Even then. If Mr.. Johnson should des,r.
Is quite likely that position wttbtn
the bureau would be provided for him ,yi,h
ID the CLASSIFIED service. though In ia nor
be!4eVed mat he would accept any nlace
below the one he now occupies
President Mckinley is being oyervbatn,o.,
with requests from democrats who i.,,
their own party TO work for the cause NJ
the gold standard. and he has found =,
quite emDi rrassing 20 dispiace such men
In the more prominent cases he will nrob-
ably allow such Office holders to hold ON
perhaps longer than they would ordinarily
be permitted to do.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Personal Mention.

Colonel John n. Andrews. commanding
the 18th Infantry. is al 2OO2 street.
Major G. $. Ilsley. 9TH Cavalry is at the
Richmond.
First Lieutenant Thomas A. Winter of
the medical department has reported here
for examination for promotion
Lieutenant A. C. Blunt, 9Th Artillery. is
in the city on leave of absence
Mr.. ID. X. Malvane owner of the Topeka
Capital and one of the prominent men
identified with the republican party of
Kansas and her financial interests, is at
the Normandie ssas5-' = -
Evening star., 1897-03-26
THREE MEN BLOwN IN ATows
ie1 rihc Explosion at the Duuon,
Chemical Works.

PHILADELPHIA. March 26.-A tarr;s,.
explosion occurred this afternoon at the
works of the Dupont Chemical Comranv
located on the banks Of the Delaware river
at Gibbstown, N. j. Three men. Jame $
Henderson, Paulsboro', N j.; Carl Wright.
Paulsboro'. n. j., and Thomas Stiles. AS
bury Park, n. j. were blown 10 atoms
A gang of workmen who started to clear
away the wreckage Immediately after the
explosion were able to find only fragments
OF the remains of the unfortunate men.
The explosion occurred in the separating
bulding. and that structure with four
other buildings surrounding it. was blown
to splinters. The destroyed factory was
devoted to the manufacture of dynamite
and atlas powder and because of the dan
serous character Of the explosives turned
out was remote from any habitation The
shock of the explosion was plainly felt at
points twenty-five miles away.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
HUNTER STILL LACKS TWO
An0fher Ballot Taken mt Frankrort
for Senator.

FRANKFORT, KY, March oG.-There
were only "4 senators present when the roll
was caiied Tor the ballot for United States
senator To-Day at noon. Senator Siege hav-
ing paired with Senator Futon In the
mousse Representatives Furniss and Nor
gan and Garrett and Horton were an.
nounced as paired. The roll call showed
l30 present and voting; necessary to a
choice. 66. The ballot resulted: Hunter
Fepublican) "a: Blackburn (silver demo
craft. 40: Davie Sound money democrati
13; Boyle Fepublcan), 6; Stone 1siIver
democraD, 1.
The general assembly then adjourped. the
republican nominee being two short of
election.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
SOUTHERN METHODIsrs.
The Evangelical Church of Haxer,
town Admitted to the Conference,

town Admitted to the Conference.
Special Dispatch 20 The Evening Star
STAUNTON, Va, March 26-The Balti-
more annual conference OF the Methodist
Episco pal Church South received a valuable
ADDITION today in the pastor and congrega-
ton of the Evangelical Church of Hagers-
town, Md. This church came unsolicited
into the conference, bringing a handsome
church and a parsonage property valued a:
$4,000 Rev. H. w. Gross and Trustee c.
ID. Lowery Represented the church, which
has a membership of 10 persons.
Bishop Alpheus w. Wilson and the pre-
siding elders of the Winchester and Baltl-
more districts were appointed to confer
with the trustees and have the charter
changed in conformity with Maryland law.
Rev. Mr.. Gross was received into elders
orders without the reimposition of hands.
after answering the disciplinary questions
as propounded by Bishop Galloway.
William j. Whitesell and Frank L. Dag
were passed from their studies ani elected
to elders orders.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Machinery Exposition i'm Peru.

To promote the extension OF various
branches OF industry in Peru the govern
ment has by decree, transmitted to the
State Department by United States Consul
Jastremski at Callao, provided for per-
manent exposition of machinery OF All
kinds. to which foreign exhibits will bC.
admitted duty free. The exposition opens
at Caiiao In machinery han at the palace
OF the exposition July %.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
AGAIN PUT OFF.
The Speed Trial of the Wilmington
Deferred.

NEW LONDON, Conn.,. March 26-The
speed trial of the gunboat Wilmington was
again postponed this morning owing to the
heavy sea In the sound. The weather was
beautiful and the harbor comparatively
smooth, but Lieut.. Fremont OF torpedo boat
No. 6, who was sent out by Commodore
Dewey to ascertain the condition outside
reported that heavy sea was on, and n
was decided by the trial board, as the re-
suit Of Lieut.. Fremont's report, that. in
Justice to the contractors, the trial be de-
ferred until the weather is more favorable
It was estimated that IL the trial was made
today the Wilmington would lose fully q
krot from her average speed. Another at
tempt viii be made tomorrow.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
To Re Immediately Ave,1.s,..

The Senate today passed bill, introduced
by Mr.. Mcmillan. providing that the ap.
preparation of s5.000 for the repair of tn.
fire alarm telephone and telegraph system
In the District bill, shall be Immediately
available. This was done on recomncnda-s
tion of the Commissioners.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
THE LINE OF ATTACK.
Purpose of the Democrats ON the
Tariff Bill Disclosed,

The democrats in the House today dis
closed the general line Of attack on the
tariff bill which tae opposition have thus
far been able to- agree on A series of
amendments attacking trusts bysproposing
the free entry Of ARTICLES on which the price
is sustained by trusts In ibis country were
introduced. beginning with one proposed hy
Mr.. Dockery. These amendments were all
ruled out OF order, but when the bill gets
into the Senate an feffort will be made
there to adopt a stnfalar amendment, Il q
substitute for the bin fails Of adoption.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
Representatives of France and Eng
land in Conference.
SALISBURY CALLS ON HAN0TAUX
Russian Riflemen Landed on the
Island of Crete.
FIGHTING STILL GOES ON

PARIS, March 26.-The Marquis of Sal
isbury after leaving card at the Elysee
palace this morning, proceeded to the for
eign Office. The French minister for for
eign affairs, NJ. HanotauN, met nin at
the door and led him 10 his private ROOM
where they had an hours interview.
STRIFE IN CRETE GOES on.
Evening star., 1897-03-26

Company Of RusxiNn RfHemcm
Landed on the Island.
CANEA, Island Of Crete. March 26.-The
fighting between the Christians and the
Turks continued until midnight.
During the evening the insurgents burn
ed the Mussulman dwellings and property
of Perivolia and this morning they burned
and abandoned the fort at keratidi.
Skrmishing is now proceeding about the
village of Tsikaaria. outside of Suda.
The insurgents are estimated to have
lost 2UD men i'll the fighting around Ma
laxa.
company of 120 Russian riflemen from
Odessa landed here this morning.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
RUSSIA FAvORs A BLOCKADE
Opposed to EnSInnd's Proposal of :,
Neutral Zone.

Neutral Zone.
ST. PETERSBURG. March 26.-The
members of the diplomatic corps here now
greatly apprehend serious complications in
Macedonia which will jeopardize the peace
of Europe.
Although recognizing that the chief dan
ger lies in that direction, the proposal of
Great Britain to establish a neutral zone
on the Greek frontier is regarded as in
etficacious and impracticabe. 1t is urged
here that it would be preferable to acccler-
ate the paciiication of Crete by Immediate
ly blockading the coast of Greece and
thus nip in the bud the development of
complications in Macedonia
Evening star., 1897-03-26
WITHDRAW TURKISH TROOPS.

ton of the Foreign Ad-
mirals in Cretan Waters.
CONSTANTINOPLE March 26-The am
bdssadors of the powers have held a meet
ing to consider dispatch from the foreign
admira!s in Cretan waters. stating that it
is daily becoming more evident that con-
tlnuance of Turkish authority in Crete is
impossible and recommending that a Ecu-
ropean governor general be appointed
and tha: the Turkish troops be withdraw wn
Evening star., 1897-03-26
AUsTRIA's CONTINGENT SAILS.

1t Will Take Part in the Occupation
of Cretan Ports.
VIENNA, March 26.-An infantry regi-
ment, 6IS men strong, sailed yesterday for
the Island of Crete. being the Austrian
contingent for the occupation of the prin-
cipal ports of that island by forces of the
foreign powers.
Evening star., 1897-03-26

want" advertisements
n The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-03-26
A Company of Russian Rif1emcI
Landed on the Island.

STRIFE IN CRETE GOES ON.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
the Washington school but no water found. It will be sunk deeper.
EASTON.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

DAT 4AS1 SE1 NOAtO| Rev W. M. Weeks delivered an exceed ingly fine discourse, Sunday, in the Bap. tist church, taking for his text, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me-" His theme wac. "Believe in Christ" At the close of the sermon he. in a very impressive manner, extended the hand of fellowship to Mrs John Tyler. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH JoTTINGs. Two new members were received into the Congregational church at the com munion service, last Sunday morning. The annual meeting of the Ladies' En- terprise society was held Tuesday after. noon.
 Miss Evelyn Sturges Banks is suffer- Ing from the effects of severely sprain. ed ankle, caused by her foot suddenly turning while walking. It is improving, however, as rapidly as possible.
 Miss Mary Bassett, Redding's dress maker, is at Mrs Wilson Ferris.
 Austin Hall of Trumbull, formerly of Easton, was inferred in the Baptist cem- etery on Monday.
 G. B. Tucker has disposed of his an- tique clock, together with other curios, to MT Driggs of New York City.
 Wakeman Bradley has arrived home from Canada with carload of cattle and one of hay.
 Mir and Mrs E. c. Bevans of Newtown were recent guests of Mir and Mrs G. B. Tucker.
 Warren H. Lamson and daughter ot Bridgeport recently visited Mrs W. Fer. ris.
 Mrs Sarah Wheeler is very low with g severe attack of stomach trouble ot which she is subject. Dr Hill attends her.
 Philo Lyon has sold his oxen to Bridge port parties.
 Miles Gordon is to build house on the turnpike near R. Gallway's.
 Miss l.. B. Turney spends few days with relatives in New York, this week. Mrs Peterson of New York is with her daughter, Mrs Jacobs, for few weeks visit.
 The ladies of Christ church held so- ciable for the benefit of the chapel at Osborn's hall, Wednesday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Marine Corps, with Prof Fanciulli an instructor chief. The school is open to all boys between the ages of fourteen and sixteen years, who have the written consent of their parents or guardians before entering the service, and who are found to possess the physical qualified. tions requisite. Ordinarily the quota required is filled, but just at this time more boys are needed to blowEthe bugles or manipulate the drums. Applications for positions in the school may be made by boys from all sections of the country, and when first appointed the boy is ordered before the nearest examining physician. If the slightest physical defect is discovered he is rejected. If, however, the physical examination is satisfactorily completed, the candidate is fully accepted, and it is required to sign papers which bind him to the Government till he comes of age. No mental examination is necessary.
 1 When the boys arrive in Washington and report at the barracks, they are put through an active course of exercise and discipline that serves to break them into the rigors of life in the army. or navy. They are required to fulfill all the du- ties of a regularly enlisted marine; to salute all officers, and even to do guard duty. The course of instruction is so thorough that within few weeks time the boys become conversant with every detail of the service. Every day, except Saturday and Sunday. from 9 30 until Il 80 o'clock, the boys are given instruct i,.n in the use of the bugle. The in- structors are in all cases members of the Marine Band, detailed for the service. h the afternoon, from 30 to 2.l5, the boys are taught to handle the drum sticks. From time to time examinations are held under the direction of Prof Fanciulli, and the boys who make the best records at these examinations are given the preference when it becomes necessary to send detachmeHts ot mu 7icians to ships in the navy.
 This framing school offers an opening to boys of musical turn of mind that would be hard to equal elsewhere, and it is the only institution of the kind in this country. There are usually 8 large I number of boys at the barracks, but as rule within two years from their en
 trance they are ordered away for duty.
 Those of the boys who are found apoI
 examination to be especially prohcIen
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
FAIRFIELD.
HOYDEN'S HILL AND VICIr

HOYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.
 There was blaze, Sunday night, of & small building near by the barn belong ing to the late Asahel Wakeman. It probably would have destroyed the.barn if neighbors had not put It out.
 Edward Banks is working for 0. A. Jennings.
 E. B. Sherwood and family have visit- ed at c. c. Salmon's in Lyons Plains.
 Miss M. Lewis spent day or two at her home in Monroe. K. B. Sherwood has bought young COW of John Williams of Lyon's Plains. Mrs Bertha Walters was across the Hill, Monday, soliciting subscribers for the Ladies' World.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
MUSIC FOR VESSELS IN THE U. s. NAv1

MUSIC FOR VESSELS IN THE U. s. NAVY. UNCLEs sAM's SCHOOL FOR TRAINING
 YOUNG MUSICIANS.
 The naval bands which are statione at the various navy yards. and on board of the U. s. Navy, have justly acquired the reputation of ranking among the finest musical organizations of the world, and consideration as to the means employed by the Government in organizing it's naval bands and maintain ing the degree of efficiency for which they are noted, cannot fail to be of inter- est.
 Of course, the leading band of the Navy is the U. s. Marine Band. This band, which at the present time is under the leadership of Prof Franciulli, one of the. acknowledged leaders among com posers of band music, is stationed per manently in Washington, having it's headquarters at the Marine Barracks. A training school for boys who have fondness for music, and who desire to enter the service sof Uncle Sam as bu. glers and bandsmen to furnish music for the Navy, is maintained at the Marine Barracks. This school is under the supervision of Col Haywood. of the