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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
C4NPED NEAR ELTZABETH.

Elizabeth. y. j.. May l tSpecaD.-Companies A.
G. f. and X. OF the 9Th United States Cavalry. under
command OF Colonel Sumner together with Light
Battery l.. LIST Artillery. Captain Allen capron COM
mander reached Elizabeth at 80 this afternoon
on their march TO Philadelphia. and encamped on
ex-Congressman John Keans farm in Union Town
ship Just outside Of Elizabeth where they expect 10
remain until Tuesday. on Monday they will be
ioined by four batteries of the 4th Artillery which
viii come by boat from Governors Island TO Eliza
bethport and march four miles TO the camp. The
troops are comfortably quartered close 10 Lake
ITrsino on old historic ground. Ex-Congressman
Kean tonight entertained at dinner Colonel sum
Nor and his officers Hundreds OF people from Eliza
beth and It's vicinity hocked 10 the spot and viewed
the nltchng Of the camp this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
SOUNDING FOR PEACE.
EREECE FEELS HER WEAKNESS.
WILL BE GRATEFUL FOR MEDIATION BY
THE POWERS
sEM1-orF1c1AL INVITATIONS FROM ATHENS
TURKEYS WAR DEMANDS DIsCCSsED-A
PROPOSAL FROM LORD SALISBURY.

PROPOSAL FROM LORD SALISBURY.
Paris. Nav ALI the Powers. including Ger
many and Austria, have agreed that the moment
"A opportune TO intervene between Greece and
Turkey They are now discussing the conditions
of such intervention, and appear about TO reach
an understanding.
Telegrams received from Athens state that the
new Ministry acknowledges that il will be impos-
slble for Greece TO continue war with an empty
purse and with discouraged troops.
dispatch from Sofia, Bulgaria, to The Gau-
lois" alleges that NJ. Ralli, the Greek Premier,
has semi officially intimated that Greece will
gratefully accept the mediation OF the Powers.
on the other hand, it is stated that Turkey
will be satisfied with the payment of a war in
demnity guaranteed by the temporary surren-
der Of the Greek fleet.
The "Gaulois' adds: THE Sultan, now con-
scious Of his strength in consequence of the sue
cesses OF the Turkish forces in Thessay is re-
solved to claim sovereignty Egypt or OBJ
tain more effective recognition thereof"
A dispatch TO the Temps" from Vienna says
that advices received from Greece indicate that
the situation there is growing worse. the TURKS
are expected speedily TO capture Arta ano' 'he
dispatch adds, in spite of the pretended SUCCESS
Of the Greeks at Velestino, there Is reason TO
tenable, and that the Greek Ministers are Only
going TO Pharsalos TO see if IT is possible 10 hsht
q little longer, in order TO improve the position
and make the conditions of peace less rigorous
The diplomats Of Vienna do not believe the
Raln Cabinet will last long, and in some circles
# is believed that when NJ. Ralli realizes his I'M
potence he will retire and NJ. Delyannis VIII re-
sumo power and will conclude peace.
London May 1T is sem-oflcially announced
that the Marquis of Salisbury has proposed 10 the
Powers that a conference be soon held IN Paris
70 discuss measures with the view of ending the
war between Turkey and Greece. The Powers
It is further stated, discussing the proposal
but its acceptance is regarded as doubtful.
Athens. May lit is stated that before the
resignation of the Delyannis Cabinet an informal
proposal. looking TO a three-days armistce. was
made through the French. British and Russian
Ministers. No reply has as yet been received the
Powers evidently waiting for an official request
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
SURROUNDING THE GREEK ARMY.
f,pHEM PACHA's CAVALRY GET TO THE REAR OF
q

f,pHEM PACHA's CAVALRY GET TO THE REAR OF
THE POSITION AT PHARsALos
Athens May 1.-Dspatches just received from
Pharsalos, the headquarters of the Greek Arm!
in Thessaly, give further particulars or the re-
cent fighting between the Turks and Greeks at
Velestino ten miles west Of Volo. at the junction
Of the railroad connecting Volo with Larssa and
Pharsalos The Turkish attacking force at Vel
cstino consisted of 5000 infantry, GOO cavalry
an1 thirteen guns. The charges of the Turkish
cavalry were firmly withstood by the Evzones
posted on Karantas Hill. An entire Turkish
regiment was decimated. -Four Turkish squad
rons which attempted TO charge were received
with a combined rife and shrapne fire, which
moved down several hundred. The Greek ir-
regulars co-operated with the regular troops Of
Greeks Fifty Greeks were killed, ard major
and five subalterns were wounded.
A detachment Of Turkish cavalry from Larissa
approached the railway between Pharsalos and
Domoko which town is about ten miles south OF
Pharsalos and in the Greek rear. The Greek ar
tillery opened fire upon the enemys cavalry at
long range and. after a heavy cannonade. the
Turks retired pursued by the Greek cavalry.
The Turkish commander apparently wished
TO surprise the Greeks at Pharsalos. and sent
two army corps against them, one from Trikhala
and the other from Larissa.
London. May IA dispatch to THE Evening
News" from Athens says that VI. TheotOkis took
the oath as Minister of the Interior yesterday
evening and left the Greek capital later with the
Minister for War Colonel Tsamados for Pharsa-
los, the headquarters of the Greek Army
whence it is reported that the Greek troops have
successfully repulsed a heavy attack OF the
Turks. . ,,,
A dispatch from Athens says that NJ. Rail-,
4he new Greek Premier. has announced his In
tention of calling to arms every abie-bodleo
man in Greece.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
NO-LICENSE JUBILEE IN CAMBRIDGE.

THE TOWN GIVES ITSELF UP FOR TWO DAYS TO
ANTLSALOON MEETINGS.
Cambridge, Mass, May 1.-The two days no
license jubilee of the citizens Of Cambridge was
begun this morning by the holding of six enthus,-
astic meetings for children in various parts Of the
city. Four thousand children participated in them.
From 12 to l23o the bells were rung and also from
to $50 this evening. Two meetings were held to-
night. Meetings in the interest of ro license were
also held at many of the factories and workshops
of the city. at which local cergymen and Other
speakers made addresses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
ALABAMA MINERS MAY STRlhE.
TROUBLE BETWEEN THE TENNESSEE COAL AND
IRON COMPANY AND ITS MEN.

birmingham. Ala. May l (SpeciaD-Alabama
miners in their adjourned convention, to-day de-
cided that the Tennessee Coal iron ana haii"a!
Company. which employs seven thousand OF them.
hod ,.ioIated the agreement existing between the
cornuany and the miners, which expires July !, by
eIlotyIne sub-contractors TO work with cheap day
hor ,0 the deriment of the contract price miners.
and appolnted "A committee TO arbitrate the matter
u.ith a ike committee from the company. The
,nrnanv refused TO arbtrate. and the miners nave
c9iled a State Convention for next Wednesday. TO
take stems in the matter. The proposition from 'he
cnmnanv for a Z per cent wage reduction I'm return
Tor steady work was again rejected. and the sltua-
lion is critical and a strike such as that or 1884
mi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
UTNTSTEP HELD FOR Perjury.

Fresno CAL May 1.-The trial OF Professor w. A..
Sanders charged with forgery Of deeds TO the prop
erty OF William Wooion. whose mysterious disap-
nearance some years ago led TO suspicion OF foul
r,av ended in the conviction Of the prisoner. VINO
xwaS at once sentenced by Judge Cook TO fourteen
years Imprisonment. This wa the fourth trial OF
Co,f rreatcd . sensation by ordering the Sheriff TO
takc into custody Dr. q. B Mclniosh, a weli-known
t.n, t.nn,,,@ansbin an expert who had testified in Sanders =
hehoT The Judge said he was confident Mcintosh
had committed perjury. lie Is minister OF the
GnennI and 4 schOol-teacher.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
THE REDWOOD HOTEL UTSTERY.
"MRs BEN HALL. OF BROOKLYN" BELIEVED TIC
BE MRS. CARTER. OF CONNECTICUT.

"MRs BEN HALL OF BROOKLYN" BELIEVED TO
BE MRS CARTER. OF CONNECTICUT.
Moodus Conn., May 1.-The woman who was
found asphyxated in the Belwood Hotel In Third
ave- New-York, is believed 10 be Mrs. Grace May
Carter the wife OF John y. Carter. now OF Clinton.
Conn and the daughter OF Silas Cooke. a respect
able farmer uving In this place. The T.. f. Johnson
whose signature was attached TO the receipt FOR o
on account OF divorce proceedings. found In the
woman's possession. is Emory Johnson. lawyer Of
this town He said yesterday that Mrs. Carters
husband deserted her last summer and that she had
since brought proceedings for divorce against him
which were still pending. Mrs Carter having been
prevented from appea ring In court far by troubles
In her own family She left Moodus week ago 70
go to New York and had not been seen since. Mr..
Cooke. Mrs. Carter's aged father saw the dispatch
telling the story OF the Belwood Hotel death In a
newspaper to-day He believes the dead woman 10
be his daughter and has started for New-fork
A message from firm Of undertakers was re-
ceived last night at the Morgue where the body Of
the supposed Mrs Garter lies 10 the effect that the
corpse had been claimed by telegraph and that Mrs
Carters ther would be In the city to-day 10 make
ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
THE STORY OF THE EXPOSITION.

INCEPTION. GROWTH AND FINAL SUCCESS OF
THE MOVEMENT.
Nashville Tenn, May 1.-The Idea OF celebrating
tho centennial anniversary OF the State was first
suggested about six years ago by "spaper COM
rnun,cati tions but nothing seemed to grow out OF
ANYTHING that was then said The first active steps
were taken by Captain W. c. Smith. who. In the
fall OF 1893 began agtating the matter at the meet
ines of various organizations with which he was
connected and had them discuss the matter These
meetings were In the nature OF conferences, and no
mcmillan of them was made to the outside public
"a aax PaHa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
MR.. CLEVELAND AT GRAY CABLES

p,pr or YESTERDAY SPENT IN A FISHING AND
CUNNING TRIP.
Ruzzard's Bay Mass. May l-E. C. Benedicts
vacht the Oneida, is AT anchor or Gray GaDies anu
ex-Presdent Cleveland Is at his summer nome LOT
the purpose of making preparations 10 spehu tne
,,r,or season here and incidentally TO erJoy a
few davs' fishing. With Mr.. Cleveland ere ex-
secretary Carlisle and expos, master-General VIII
con and II ls expected that Joseph JeHersof,
whose summer home is near, VIII arrive "ithih
doy or two TO Join the party So, ,,
Eariv this afternoon Mr.. Clevelands sklpper.
tackle guided the party on trip down the pay IN
amor launch from Mr.. Benedicts yacht. me
a N6loi, Nftli,don,'s soiourn at Gray Gables will he
shortened should the present unpleasant weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
GREEKS FALL BACK TO ARTA.

THEIR CAMPAIGN IN EPIRI's APPEARS TO BE A
FAILURE
London, May IA dispatch from Athens an
nounces that the Greek Army in Eprus has re-
treated in thorough order to Arta where It is
awaiting renforcements.
Athens. May 1.-The Turks are preparing TO
besiege Arta.
Dispatches received from the frontier announce
officially the evacuation by the Greeks of Fill
pada. and the subsequent occupation Of the
town by the Turks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02

IS COL. vASSOS TO BE RECALLED?
A RUMOR IN ATHENS THAT THE DOUGHTY
GREEK WILL SHORTLY LEAVE CRETE
Athens May lit is rumored here that Colonel
Vassos is about to be recalled from the island Of
Crete.
Gambia, Crete, May 1.-The Italian and British
admirals have arrived here to confer with the in
surgent leaders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
FINALLY DIES FROM 4 WOUND.

AFTER CARRYING A BULLET IN HIS BRAIN FOR
NINETEEN MoNTHs-AN ARREST MADE
lanes Mcdonald twenty-six years old. OF No. S
Carol,ne-st who was shot In the head by James
Cassidy. a watchman as the result OF n quarrel In
october, 1896, when the former was at work on the
Siegel- Cooper Buildrg. died In Bellevue Hospital
on Thursday last after an operation had been
autopsy made yesterday by DIR. O'Hanlon. the Cor
oner's ply sician warrant was issued Tor the
arrest of Cassidy. and late last night Detectives
McVeagh and Collins arrested him at his home
oner to Police Headquarters. He will be taken TO
the CoronerJ Office some time to-day.
Parquet Flooring guaranteed work. with 80 years
experience National Wood MIG Co.. l2S 9th Ave.
-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02

To Tennesse Centennial and Exp,SssslItion Nash
vania and So, thern Railway, via Washington and
Asheville. thnugh the Land OF the Shy ony
line operating pullman sleeping ear New-York to
Nashville withut change. on Tuesdays ana Ihufs-
days each week, round trip rates New ORR 10
Nashville and Nturn &25 80 Low rates other days
NeW-York office No. "a Broadway.-AdyI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
BoMBARDING COAST TOWNS.

,rIJT GRTEX FLEET II HE GULF OF AKIA NJ
TIvELY AT WORK.
Athens. May IA dispatch from Santa Maura,
capital of the island Of that name off the west
coast Of Greece announces that the Greek fotilla
,r tho C,ulf oe Arta has bombarded the Turkish
coast near Nicopolis and Santa Petra. The Turks
fed the dispatch adds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02


INGS OF THE NEW LAW.
Detroit, Mich. May 1.-The new law covering I'M
portation and examination of teas went into effect
to-day and local companies surprised and disap-
pointed to find that according to its provisions
samples OF all teas received in Detroit in bond must
be sent to New-York. Chicago or San Francisco for
examination instead Of being examined here as Tor
merly Detroit importers have written 10 members
of Congress, citing the fact that Canada maintains
a 10 per cent diferential duty against the United
States on teas imported into Canada. while tea
dealers in Canada can ship into the United states
free. and urging them to make the duty equal 10 the
Canadian duty teas imported from Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
SAID TO HAVE BEEN A AOBLEHAN.

sr.IcIDE, OF AN ECCENTRIC OLD HERMIT IN
EUREKA KAN.
Eureka Kan. May 1.--Robert Clogston. said 10
have beena banished nobleman, committed SUICIDE
here to-dat lie was an eccentric old man and lived
alone in Vat near here for twenty years. during
thai time te has never been known 10 ieaVe MS
abode for more than few hours az tlne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
SENATOR EARLE SERIOtSL ILL.

Crecnville 8 c. May l-Senator James II. Earl
is III at his home here His physicians consider hi
condition serious. His illness is due to kidnc!
tro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
SUCCESSES CLAIMED BY THE TURKS.
IN EPIRUs AND THEssALY.

Constantnople, May l.-HliN Tachd' coi"-
rnander Of the Turks at Janina yesterua! 'eie-
,pranhed a report TO the effect that the troops
had occupied. after a fight, the heights command
ing Caravanserai. The Greeks fled, according 10
,b. official Turkish accounts, by way of Kunu-
zados.
Edhem Pacha also sent telegram announcing
that after a serious fight at Nelestino, the turks
had captured three forts and four h'rehcheu
nositions the Greeks retiring to Volo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02

vIcToRIA's GREETING TO HER FRIENDS IN
MASSACHUSETTS

MASSACHUSETTS.
Boston. May 1-George p. Perry president OF the
Victorian Diamond Festival, Is in receipt OF letter
from Queen Victorlas secretary IN reply 70 one IN
forming Her Majesty OF the approaching observance.
IN this city on June 81. OF the sixtieth year of her
reign. The reply is dated Cimiez. France. and states
that the Queen especially touched that the
British born people Of Massachusetts intended TO
celebrate the day: She also sent message OF
greeting which will be read at the banquet In re-
ply a request for portrait selected by herself
the Queen SAID that she had given orders for such
graph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
srrT TO ENJOW A tax BOARD.

indianapolis. May IA bill Of complaint asking
for an Injunction against the State Board OF Tax
commissioners Governor Mount and other State.
county and township officers. was filed to-day In the
circuit Court by Smith e Korbly, attorneys In be-
half M John H. Holiday and others. This Is the
sIit trought asking that the late Tax Board be en-
inned from listing the paid-up ana parity paid-up
life Insurance policies for taxation.
Laurel House, Lakewood, open until June J. me
Waumbek and Cottages. White Mts., opens June ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
MORE GREEKS GO TO WAR.
OVER THREE HUNDRED SAIL AWAY. THEIR EN-
THI-sIAsM uNDIMINISHED-SWEDIs RE
CRtITs AMONG THEM.

OVER THREE HUNDRED SAIL AWAY. THEIR En-
THUsIAsM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RE-
CRUITs AMONG THEM
T, would have been impossible 10 imagine by
watching the departure Of three hundred and fifty
Greeks who sailed for home yesterday on the
French Line steamship La Gascoene, TO join their
country's army, that that army had met with al
most total defeat at the hands Of the Turks. The
departing Greeks and their friends left behind were
1ust as full Of enthusiasm as their countrymen
who sailed away in the hour Of Greeces brave de-
fance OF the Turk. Among the Greeks were some
half-dozen young Americans Of Swedish descent
from Wisconsin and Minnesota. who were Journey
Ing 10 Greece 10 take chances IN the war there.
They were not behind the Greeks in enthusiasm
and they were cheered Justify they marched to
the pier and sailed away.
The Greeks came from all parts Of the country
and congregated at the headquarters Of the Greek
colony here the Parthenon Restaurant at No. -
Roosevet-st. at S O'Clock yesterday morning There
g procession was formed. and the march for the
pier begun with n band playing and flags flying.
All along the route the little army was generously
cheered In the front rank walked Captain Jorge
Nilken Waldberg Of the Argentine Republic and
a delegate of the Red Cross Society He wore Il
gorgeous uniform and carried big sword. One
OF the last go up the steamers gangpaDk was
Nicholas Kontos. At the head Of II he turned, and
waving large Greek flag. addressed the accom-
paDying throng Of Greeks who, 10 their sorrow.
were 70 be left behind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02

REVOLUTIONARY PLACARDS IN SOFIA.
Sofa, Bulgaria. May l.-Anarchist and revolution
kary placards signed by the Macedonian Socialist
Revolutionary party were posted throughout the
city during the night The printer OF the placards
has been arrested.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-03
"Now, boys, keep back said the

"Now. boys. keep back said the
aeronaut, as he came into the circle to
make everything ready; keep back, or
some of you will get hurt, with this bus
ket tiirashing about here;' for by this
time the basket had been fastened on
and tho balloon WINS filed out nearly
full.
"The balloonist threw into the basket
several bundles Of circulars which he
was going to throw out, handful by
handful, as he rose through the nir, the
proprietors Of various stores In the town
having taken this then original method
Of distributing their circulars and
dodgers.
Everything was now ready. The hot
air had been shut of, the mouth Of the
balloon had been closed, and the balloon
lot had arranged his circulars ready to
throw out, dozen or SO at time, as
lie went up.
"Let go the ropes!' he shouted.
"And the great sphere shot up into
the air, with white paper futtering
out from II on all sides.
II could never tell exactly how II
happened" continued my seatmate,
"but suppose It was mixture Of boy
ish curiosity and a sudden pressure
from behind. rs the crowd surged for
ward; but know that suddenly STUN
blcd forward and fell upon the coil OF
drag rope that was being rapidly taken
up. In falling, my foot in some way be-
came entangled>in rope, SO that loop
in 1t caught me by one ankle, and quick
as fash was going up into the mir ut
the rate of mile q minute, hanging
head downward, while great cry Of
horror was sent after me by the peo-
pie below.
"You may be sure that no more sur
prised boy ever left terra-frma than l
was, when ! saw the earth suddenly
dropping away from me, rs II seemed.
Fortunately, did not lose my head,
though the position was certainly To-
yorable for such result. Instructive
ly grasped the rope that WINS hanging
down beside me and hung on for dear
life.
1.-THE aeronnut above me apparently
knew nothing Of what was going on
below his car. for the dry-goods and
house-furnishing circulars continued 10
futter down past me in undiminished
quantities.
"He had doubtless heard a great cry
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-07-03
HIS FIRST ASCENSION.

from the crowd, but interpreted It prob
ably as occasioned by the sight Of a
balloon ascension, which was then
more of novelty In that region than 1t
would be to-day.
after u minute WINS able to get my
foot out OF the loop In which II had
caught, and so to let myself down into
an upright position. The balloon was
rising steadily, ind there WINS no more
jerking and apparent motion to the rope
than there would have been had 1t
been suspended from high beam in
O barn, md this alone made II possible
for me 10 cling to 1t.
~ now found that could twist one
leg around the rope, and by resting one
foot on the rope where It crossed the
other foot, l could very nearly remove
the weight from my hands, which was
a great relief. knew then that had
q chance to get out OF the DIX was in.
for | could now alternately rest my
hands and my feet.
treasured by this, l looked up nj the
balloon above me, and conceived the
idea of climbing up to II, for, like most
country boys, wus expert at climbing.
1.-THE rope had caught me before huff
Of II had been taken up from the
ground. SO that the distance up to thecar
was much less than It might have been.
found no very great difficulty in grad
unlly climbing up to position under
the car, stopping very often to rest.
at has always seemed strange TO me
that the man above didn't discover
meanwhile that he had u boy hanging
on behind, but II can perhaps be ex-
planned by the fact that he was an old
hand at the business. and, us sailing
through the air wns no novelty to him.
he didn't spend any time looking at the
scenery below.
"Iie sat there In the middle OF the car,
calmly tossing out circulars and smok.
ing his pipe, while climbed up toward
him 80 cautiously that presume I
didn't jerk the rope bit. wonder
that | hadn't shouted to him ut the
very first, but Il didn't enter my head
for me to do anything but hang on und
climb.
when had slowly climbed up well
under the car. without thinking what
the effect would be shouted 'Halloll'
and the next instant was almost jerked
of the rope, for the balloonist gave a
Jump that very nearly upset the car.
and when | caught sight Of his face.
after he had turned around two or three
times, trying In dazed sort Of way to
find out where the voice came from II
was IN white rs sheet. He looked eau
tiously over the edge Of the busket.
"'How In the name Of he began,
but suddenly cut II short. Hold on n
minute longerl' he shouted.
"And in a twinkling he had made q |
moose In the end Of piece Of rope that |
vas lying In the car, and Ind passed II |
down, moose end first, through the wick
er.work bottom OF the basket
"'Put one foot into the loop he
called out. and I win tie the other end |
Of the rope here. TO support your
weight. That will take the struin OF |
our hands till can get you into the
car
-li was . graf rsllsi 70 hsvs The