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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
GREATER NEW YoRK's CHARTER
! Synopsis of the Document Just Sign
ed by Gov. Black.

Albany, N. Y, May 5.-Gov. Black
signed the Greater New York charter to-
day. The following is a brief synopsis
of the main provisions of the new char
ter:
The municipality is divided into five bor-
oughs Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn,
Queens and Richmond, which are in turn
each sub-divided into ten council dis
tricts
The mayor will be elected for four
years. at a salary of $4,000 per annum, in
stead of for two years, at $4,000, as ct
present.
With the exception OF the controller,
who will be elected by popular vote, all
municipal officers will be appointed by the
mayor who may remove at will during
the first six months of his tenure. There
will be only one police force, under a b.
partisan board Of four, as at present.
The department of public works is abol-
ished, and water supply, sewer, bridge and
street bureaus will replace 1t, their heads
to be appointed by the mayor.
There will be q municipal legislature of
two houses, the council of twenty-eight
members elected from designated dis
tricts. and the assembly of five members
from each of the twenty-one senatorial
districts in the Greater New York.
Brooklyn and Long Island City are
names no longer known on the map.
Greater New York covers a territory OF
S59s4 square miles. so miles long and 16
miles wide. with an estimated population
Of about 100000. second In both respects
only to London. The first mayor will be
elected on Nov. next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06

disposed to submit, and from various
sources it is learned that the Greeks are
badly demoralized and discontented with
the crown prince and his officers. We are
awaiting definite result at Velestino be-
fore making general advance.
The soldiers, who %ere wounded in the
first engagement at velestino, are now
coming into the hospitals of Larissa. The
latter are well organized with the mate
rials which the Greeks abandoned.
The inhabitants of Larissa denounce the
commander Of the Greek troops, and even
accuse him of treason. They hope for an
early Intervention upon the part of the
powers in order to prevent the complete
ruin of the country.
1t is stated here that the Crown Prince
of Greece ordered Larissa to be burned
previous to evacuating the place. But,
it is said, there was no time to carry out
his instructions.
The Turks claim that the fighting which
has taken place at Velestino, and in
which they are said to have been repulsed
was merely a reconnaissance in force, and
its object, that of finding out the strength
of the enemy, being achieved, the officers
had the utmost difficulty in inducing the
men to retire. They were obliged, it is
claimed, to threaten them, and, even then.
they could not prevent the Turks, in de-
fiance, from singing during the with
drawal, the men declaring they were chal-
longing the Greeks, and persisting in sing
ing In order to secure, If possible, a re-
newal of the fighting.
There was a striking feature in FRIDAYS
cavalry charge. Col Mahmoud Bey was
fired upon by Greek officer, who sent
four bullets from his revolver in the di-
rection of the Turkish officer. Mahmoud
Bey then galloped ahead of his men, and
then, with one fierce blow of his sword,
completely severed the Greek officers head
from his body.
The heat here is tremendous, but the
troops are suffering without any com
plant and the doctors are greatly i'm
pressed with the wonderful vitality of the
wounded Turks. One Turkish soldier, who
was shot in the stomach, remained in the
rear and out of the ranks, and afterwards
walked ten miles. Another Turkish SOL
dier, who was wounded twice in the legs
and once in tho shoulder, continued at
tending to his duties for twenty-fo
hours, until an officer noticed his condi-
ton, and ordered him to the hospital.
The wounded men recover with remark
able rapidity. This is attributed to the
absteminous lives of the Turks.
The sultan has sent a number of landaus
for the use of the wounded.
The Greek priests hold regular services
here and the town is perfectly quiet
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
oHILDRENs DAY AT NASHVILLE.
The Day Also Mexican Day at the Ex-
position.

The Day Also Mexican Day at the Ex-
position.
Nashville, Tenn, May 5.-To-day was
Children's day and Mexico day at the ex-
position. The perfect weather and bright
sunshine induced large attendance.
In the Woman's building, the second Of
the series of the convocations unoer the
auspices OF the Ladies Hermitage Asso-
citation of Nashville and Hermitage Chap
ter d. A. r., Memphis, was held. The au-
dience was large and brilliant.
Mrs. j. A. II. Strong Of Memphis, regent
of the chapter, presided, and spoke on
"The Influence OF our order on the Pres
ent and Future" She concluded by re-
citing poem.
Mrs. Emmett Howard next spoke, on the
subject, "Our Chapter In Life"
A recitation, "The Royal Princess" by
Miss Betty Ensley OF Memphis, followed
Miss Louise Looney Of Memphis read an
essay, "The Women Of 1896 and 1896"
Mrs. Sarah y. Kennedy gave an origi-
nal poem. The programme was lavlshly
interspersed with vocal and instrumental
music
Childrens day exercises were given In
the Childrens building by the pupils Of
the John Thomas school before a large
audience.
Exhibits are still arriving. and empty
spaces are being rapidly fillod.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
CUBAs MORTGAGE DEBTS.
A synopsis of the Decree suspending
Foreclosure.

Foreclosure.
Washington, May 5.-The state depart
ment has received a full translation Of
the decree Of Capt. Gen. Weyler at Santa
Clara, April 10. last, relative to the col
lection of mortgage Indebtedness in Cuba
A year ago the Spanish government found
1t necessary to suspend the right of credi-
tors to foreclose mortgages in Cuba to
prevent the utter ruin of the people. who
had already suffered so much from the
war. The purpose of the last decree is to
modify the former measure so as to save
the rights of the creditors as far as pos
sible without being unduly severe with
the debtors. This decree gives notice that
the interest on mortgages now due or to
become due will not be payable until
March 81 Of next year and that all pro-
ceedings looking to the collection Of such
debts win be suspended for the same time
after that date. the mortgage holders
may proceed to claim their debts, but the
property may not be sold at public auc-
tion for the purpose Of collection. In
Pinar del Rio, Habana, Matanzas and
Santa Clara provinces the creditors In
cases where the tenant has not suffered
the loss Of crops or home may proceed to
collect 20 per cent. Of the indebtedness by
levylng on the products OF the property
II IS provided that the creditor may draw
the usual legal interest on the payments
on account OF mortgages which are ex-
tended by the decree until next May"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
WHITE HOUSE VISITORS.
A Delegation of Indians Call ON n
Political Mission.

A Delegation of Indians Call on n
Political Mission.
Washington, May 5.--There has not been
such a crowd at the white house in weeks
as thronged the presidential ante rooms
to-day
A delegation Of Kickapoo and Pottowat-
tomie Indians, with painted faces, feath-
cred headgear and colored blankets, saw
Mr.. Mckinley and urged him, through
their interpreter, TO appoint w. S. Field Of
Oklahoma Territory deputy commissioner
of Indian affairs.
Stephen Collins and A. D. Wilkins of
Pittsburg. representing the Junior order
of American Mechanics were introduced
to the President by Col. w. A. Stone and
had a talk with him about the appoint
ment of a commissioner of immigration.
The order is not backing any candidate,
but is desirous that the appointee should
earnestly favor the restriction of immi-
grafton.
A committee of the National Saenger-
bund, accompanied by Mayor Warwick of
Philadelphia invited the President to at
tend the national Saengerfest ia the city
of Brotherly Love, during its sessions,
June 21-26 They told Mr.. Mckinley that
fifty cities and eleven states would be rep
resented, and that there would be a cho-
rus of 5000 voices and an orchestra of 25O
Instruments. The President said he would
be glad to attend If his official duties
would permit.
A delegation of Georgia republicans,
headed by Col. Farrow, called on the
President In the afternoon in behalf of
Gen. Longstreet, who Is a candidate for
railroad commissioner to succeed Gen.
Wade Hampton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
GRAIN AND TRADE CONGRESS.
Closer Relations Between the West
and south Aimed At.

and south Aimed At.
Kansas City, Mo-, May 5.-The south
and west grain and trade congress, with
over a hundred delegates from the states
in those sections present. convened here
to-day. The session was taken up by
welcoming addresses and the appointment
OF committees.
Tonight the delegates were rendered an
informal reception by the Commercial
Cub. M. V. Watson, president of the
club, in speech, said that the object Of
the convention was to establish closer
trade relations between the middle west
and the south.
Breedlove Smith OF New Orleans, re-
sponded for Louisiana, Samuel Lapham
OF Charleston for South Carolina, and IT,
c. Bouyer Of Tampa for Florida.
The convention will get down TO work
tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
FATHER OF GREENBAcks DEAD.
EIbridge Gerry SpaIding Once n
Leading Financier.

Buffalo. N. T., May 5.--Elbridge Gerry
spaulding. known as the father OF the
greenback,' died to-day at his home in
this city. aged IS years. lie served three
terms In congress- was treasurer Of the
state OF New York IN is5l-55. and was one
Of the founders OF the republican party
lie introduced in congress the greenback
or legal tender act, and the national cur
rency bank act, both OF which he drafted
Mr.. spaulding died worth si2,0O0,000 TO Sl4,-
000,O00.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
A BATCH or NOMINATIONS.
Henry A. Castle 20 he Auditor OF the
Post Omce Department.

Washington. May 5.-The President to-
day sent to the Senate the following noml-
nations:
Henry A. Castle Of Minnesota. auditor
for the postofice department.
Stanford Newell Of Minnesota, 60 be en-
voy extraordinary and minister plenlpo-
tentlary OF the United States 70 the Meth
erlands.
Tarus Bixby OF Minnesota. 10 be COM
missioner 10 negotiate with the Indians OF
the Cherokee and ChOctaw nations.
Ell =. Jennings, 20 be postmaster al New
Decatur Ala.
william II. Clayton OF Arkansas, Judge
OF the United States court OF the central
district OF Indian territory.
August T. George, receiver OF public
moneys at Crookston, MINI.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
turkish ships weigh Anchor.

Salonica, May 5.-It is officially an
nounced that eight Turkish warships have
left the Dardanelles and, after proceeding
to the Cassandra peninsula, sailed for the
island Of Lemons (StalinnD.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
Cost of the war TO Turkev.

London, May GA dispatch to the
Times from Constantinople says that
special and extraordinary expenses of the
war department from March 13, 1896, to
April 49, 1897. were fS, 100000 sterling.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
MlIes starts Tor GREECE.

New York. May 5.-Afaj. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles. u. $. A.. accompanied by Capt
Maus. Of his stan. sailed to-day for South
ampton. Gen. Miles is going 10 observe the
military operations IN the war between
Greece and Turkey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
CREEKS CAPTURE A SHIP.
Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett Used Her
to Visit the Turks.

Athens, May 5.-The Greek fleet has
captured at the entrance of the Gulf of
Salonica a schooner in which Sir Ellis
Ashmead Bartlett. the Anglo-American
member of parliament, recently visited the
Turks. The vessel will be taken to the
Piraeus for examination.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
Violence and Rapfne Charged

Athens, May 5.-The Greek government
has protested to the powers against the
acts of violence and rapine being commit
ted by the Turks in Thessaly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
AiIeen's ResienatIon rendered.

Washington. May 5.-Wiliiam Martin
Aiken Of Ohio. supervising arch
itect OF the treasury, has rendered his
resignation to Secretary Gage 10 take ef-
feet July 1.
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PurneIl Confirmed.

washington. May 5.-Thc Senate. In ex-
ocutivo session to-day. confirmed the nom.
nation OF Thomas r. Purneil 70 be United
states district Judge for the eastern dis.
trict Of North Carolina.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
Turks SEND MORE TROOPS.
"e army Largely Reinforced for
the Present Fighting.

Larissa' May S-Delayed in transmits
s'on,-Iwo batteries OF howitzers arrived
neie - ,nls evening from Elassona ana four
'een oauallons Of Infantry four squad
,oas ot cavalry and four batteries Of ar.
u1ety nave been sent 70 reinforce the
aaNish troops fighting at velestino.
me victory Of the Turks seems as
suleu' The prisoners taken report that
POpulauon, including that OF Yolo, Is
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
STATUE OF sIIU5L GLOSS.
Congress Of American Physicians at
the Unwilling.

Washington. May 5.-The statue erected
in the Smithsonian grounds to the memory
Of the late Prof. Samuel Gross OF Penn
sylvania was unveiled this afternoon. The
members OF the congress OF American ply
siclana, now In session here. attended
the exercises in q body.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
An American warship Mt PhnIerum.

Athens, May 5-An American man of
war has Joined the international squadron
al Phalerum.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
COMMITTEES or rHE SENATE.
Announcement OF Their MembershIp
Now Near at Hand.

washington, May 5.-A caucus OF the
republican senators was held to-day and
the report Of the committee on committees
was adopted
The democrats viii ho.d a caucus to-mor-
row 70 make their assignments, after which
the committee appointments on both sides
will be officially announced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06

Larissa, May Six divisions of Turk
ish troops have marched forward to Phar-
sa.a, and II is understood here that the
porte has given Edhem Pasha a free
hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06

= THE MORNING NEWS.
J established 1850 Incorporated 1883.
! J. H. ESTILL, President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06

Athens, May 5, p. ma private dis
patch received here from the front says
Turks began to-day at Avail, between
Velestno and Pharsala.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-01
NEYs CONDITION CRITICAL.
Victim of vassalboro stabbing Affair Can.
not Recover.
ESPECIAL TO THE rREss.J

Waterville, Me-, September 1.-This
afternoon the condition of Thomas Ney,
stabbed by Tom, Donahue in drunken
fracas at tAlbertsSimpson S Saturday night
is critical. He was vomiting badly and
ii tits is now thought he cannot recover. .a.
. Donahue is positi9ely known to be in
the vicinity of North Kassalboro. The
offer fof $50, reward by Sheriff McFadden
for the capture of him has caused a mum
bef to join the already stable posse which
are looking for the escaped man. o.
che Simpson place of hop beer fame has
been closed for good and all the communi.
ty thus being rid of a nuisance of long
standing. County Attorney Heselton,
after his investigation of the North Vas.
salboro case and condition of things in
town, sharply reprimanded the constables
who permitted the escape of Donahue and
instructed Deputy Sheriff Getchell to
clear out the nuisances of liquor repute
in the place.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-01
e. B, cnthbert s. Co. Assign.

New York, August 3l.-Edward B.
Cuthbert, doing business under the firm
name of E. B. Cuthbert & Co, bankers
and brokers, with offices at No. 30 Broad
street, today made an assignment to
Ernest II. Ball with the following pre-
ferenoes: Ophelia Cuthbert $45, 600 and
Vim. G. Cuthbert, $26, 900.
Ihe firm had no member on the floor of
the Stock Exchange since the expulsion
OF VIM Euclid Young about year ago.
1t is not yet known who conducted their
business on the exchange. According to
Assignee Bell, the firm wss caught short
on sugar and had to go under. The as
sigDee thought that the failure would be
for considerably less than half a million
dollars. He thought also that it came
from too liberal credit The firm besides
same manner on corn Assignee Bell in
sisted that wheat had nothing to do with
the failure.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-01

CERT laughed heartily Bialk told of his
visit to the factory with police officers.
Officer Dean discovered two rings in the
vat and the witness said the officers
carried away with them bones found in
the vat and smoke house. The witness
said that since May 1 he had lived part
of the time with Officer Klinger of the
Sheffield avenue station and part Of the
time at his own home. On May is Officer
Klinger was concealed under a bed in
the house of the witness when Luetgert
came there to see Bialk. Luetgert asked
the witness what the officers found in
the factory and Bialk said they had dis.
covered nothing. tThat is good said
Luetgert. The latter advised him not to
tell the police anything and said that
in a short time he would start the factory
and give the witness and his son employ
ment.
The court adjourned for the day with
Bialk' testimony unfinished.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-01
TRIED TO PASS ON SAME TRACK.
Head End Collision on the Portland and
Rnmford Falls Railroad Near Canton,
ESPECIAL To THE PREss.J

: Canton, August 31.-The freight
from Lewiston to Rumford Falls while
rounding the curve at the Fair Grounds
came into head and head collision with
a gravel train at 10.30 this morning. The
train hands jumped and escaped serious
injury. One passenger by the name of
Bede. a salesman, who was in the saloon
car, was cut about the head, but not seri-
ously.
The engines stand on the track, but
badly damaged. One box car on the
freight next to the engine loaded with
miscellaneous freight, is driven over the
engine. Three flat cars on the gravel train
loaded with gravel, are piled one over
the other. 1t will not..interfere with regu-
lar trains as they can get by on the 'sY''
just below. 1t is said the trains had orders
to pass. at the water station just tbs
side, but your correspondent was un-
able to verify the truth of it. Trains at
each end of the wreck are removing the
debris. ,
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-01
Hon- samuel w. Luoues Dead.

Biddeford, August 31.-Hon. Samuel
W. Luques, generally rated as Biddeford'
wealthiest citizens, died this morning,
after an illness of four weeks, aged
the Harvard Law school, and was one Of
the Oldest members of the York County
bar, having been admitted in 1s4l. He
was for several years judge of the MUM
cipal court, and was afterwards city So
licitor. He was twice married, both his
wives being daughters of the late Elisha
Child of Augusta. Two sons Edward c.,
of Saco, and Bert, an attorney of New
York city, living at Passaic, N. j., sur
vive him.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-01
MYSTERIOUS cAsEAT OLD ORCHARD
A Man Seen to Sink Beyond the Surf by
Hotel Guests.
ESPECIAL TO THE fREss.1


Q old Orchard, August 3l.-The town
authorities have been engaged in a dill
gent investigation of an alleged case OF
drowning. Mr.. A. D. Morse and wife of
vermont, whose cottage lis on the sea
wall, near the Cleaves house, were sitting
on 'nelr piazza, yesterday, when their
av'ehoion was attracted by the actions OF
q iliah who was swimming far out be-
yond the surf. He was making no outcry,
put appeared to have become exhausted.
he mad on light bathing suit. They
saw MIN raise his right arm, as if sig
mailing for assistance, then he disappeared
beneath the surface.
MT. Morse jumped into dory and
rowed out to where he thought the man
went down, but could see no trace Of him.
Then Mr.. Morse returned to the beach
and notified Chief of Police W. A. Whit
tier, who, with the assistance of the se-
lectmen, continued the search, but with
out avail.
Inquiry has been made at the hotels
and cottages in that part of the village,
but nobody is missing from them. Meth
er can any discarded clothing be found.
1t was at first thought by the officers
that sportive seal had been mistaken
for human bather, but the positive
statement Of Mr.. and Mrs. Morse is veri-
field by two young men who are guests
at the Cleaves house and who saw the
swimmer sink.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-01

But This Did Not Deter the Chairman of
tion from Trying to Freeze Out Mr.
Murphy.
Reading, Pa, August 31.-The Demo-
cratic state convention to nominate can
didates for auditor general, and state
treasurer, met in the Academy of Music
today. A conspicuous feature of the de-
corations was a handsome banner adorned
with a portrait of William j. Bryan and
bearing the inscription, "Liberty, JUS
tice, Humanity, Equal Rights to all,
special privileges to none"
State Chairman Garan called the con-
yention to order at 12.3O p. m., and an
nounced the temporary organization as
agreed upon by the executive committee.
When Congressman Ermentrout, Temporal
ry chairman, In the course of his address,
mentioned the name of William J Bryan,
delegates and spectators climbed upon
chairs and waved hats and handkerchiefs
as they cheered the name of their leader.
After the calling of the roll, John f.
Lenahan of Wilkesbarre, claimed several
of the delegates from Luzerne were not
regularly elected. Chairman Ermentrout
refused to recognize Lenahan and declared
the convention adjourned for an hour
John I. T.Murphy of Philadelphia, as Sec
retary, grabbed the gayel and attempted
to preside. Ermetrout tried to recover
the gavel and free fight ensued on the
stage. The police We're called to quell
the riot. Murphy was finally elected
from the stage and the belligerents or
dered to take their seats. Nobody was
injured in the scrimmage, but much
bad blood was engendered
The convention took recess at g
clock for an hour.
The convention nominated Walter E.
Ritter OF Lycoming county, for auditor
general and M. e. Brown of Blairsville
for state secretary. The matter of the
selection of candidates were entirely over
shadowed by the fight to force the retire.
ment of VIM. T. Harrity from the
national committee The opponents of
Mr. Harrity succeeded in pushing through
vote of 300 to 1874, a resolution endorsing
James NJ. Guffey for his. position. Mr.
Harrity's friends contend that the state
convention has no power to declare his
seat in the national committee vacant and
that he will not surrender without a fight
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-01
HANDS OFF, SENATOR CHANDLER
That Dockyard is Coming to Portland

Portsmouth, N. H., August 31.-Sena-
tor W. Z. Chandler is gathering some
VALUABLE Conformation during his stay here
regarding the advantages of the Ports
mouth navy yard and he intends making
an effort to obtain a new dock at this
yard. The senator believes that that the
land at the Boston navy yard is too val
liable, commercially to be used as
navy yard and that only one dock should
be constructed on this oastand that one
at Portsmouth. In Speaking of the
chances to obtain the Improvement he
said that the Maine delegation would nc
doubt assist in the movement in favor
of new dock at this port.
The Portland daily press., 1897-09-01
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, Aug. 80, taker
at 8 p. M, meridian time, the observa-
tion for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston, 6s, W, clear: New York, r.
N, clear; Philadelphia. IA, Sc, clear
Washington. 70, E, clear: Albany,
66, NV, clear: Buffalo, 66, W, cloudy,
Detroit, 8s. SW, cloudy; Chicago, 72
3, clear: st. Paul. IS NE, cloudy;
Huron. Oak. IS, NE, p.cloudy; Bis
marck. eS, Sc, cloudy; Jacksonville,
~, S E, clear.