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Evening star., 1897-04-14
Personal Mention.

Col. p. c. Hams, corps of engineers; Mai.
F. FL Phipps and ]. c. Ayres, ordnance de-
partment, are in the city In attendance en-
the meeting of the board OF Notifications.
Lieut.. H. A. Reed, I'd Artillery, is on a
visit to this city.
MIR. Peirce Crosby, jr., is visiting his
father, Admiral Crosby
Mr.. Tobias Swayne of Cleveland, Ohio.
son OF the late Supreme Court Justice
swayne. is spending the, week here on bus
ihess, and has received many attentions
frcm his old friends
Col. Arthur f. Clarke Of Manchester. N.
H, editor and proprietor Of the Mirror and
American, Is at the Arlington.
Mr waiter Paris Is in the city for a
short stay, on his way to New york from
Florida. where he added to his portfolio 4
number Of attractive water color sketches.
mostly OF scenes in ana around St. Angus
tine. Mr., Pa ns will be in New York until
the latter part Of next month, when he
goes to England for the summer
Evening star., 1897-04-14
PARIS EXPOSITION,
The President Sends a Message t,
Congress on the Subject.

The President Sends "a Message to
Congress on the Subject.
The President sent message to Congress
today in regard to the Paris exposition, in
which he said:
Il transmit herewith for the eonsidera-
tio1 of the respective houses Of the Con-
gress report of the Secretary of State
representing the appropriateness of early
action in order that the government Of the
United States may be enabled to accept the
Invitation of that of the French republic
to participate in the universal exposition
to be held in Paris in 1900.
The recommendations of this report
have met my most cordial approval, and
l urge upon the Congress such timely
provision for this great international en-
terprise as Will fittingly respond to the
widely test1hed wish and expectation of
our inventors and producers that they may
nave adequate opportunity again, as in
the past, to fortify the important positions
they have won in the worlds competitive
neids OF discovery and industry. Nor are
the traditional friendships of the United
states and France and the mutual advant-
ages TO accrue from their enlarged COM
merciai intercourse less important factors
than the individual interests to be fos1ered
by renewed participation in great French
exposition, especially when it is remem-
bered that the present display is projected
with degree of completeness and on
scale of masnificence beyond amy of the
European exhibitions that have marked
the close of the century, eF
1T is proper that l should emphasize
the need of early action, for II the present
session pass without suitable provision be-
ing made, the postponeE1ent of the matter
for nearly year longer could not but oper-
ate greatly to the disadvantage of the
United States, in view of the elaborate
preparations already making by other gov
ernments and of the danger that further
Delay may result in an inadequate allot-
ment OF space to this country as well as an
incomplete organization of the American
exhibit.
CSigEedD WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Army Orders.

Leaves Of absence have been granted a.
follows: Capt. E. c. Carter, assistant sur.
geon. for two months; Capt. G. F. Chase.
Sd Cavalry, for one month: Capt. John M.
Webster. 22d Infantry for five months, on
account Of sickness; Capt. A. C.. Sharpe.
22d Infantry, and Lieut.. G. d. De Shon.
assistant surgeon. for fifteen days.
So much OF special orders Of April 2, 1907.
as directs Lieut.. Col. Samuel B. n. Young.
9Th Cavalry. to proceed to Fort WaIia
Walla, Washington, and accompany the
two troops OF his regiment from that post
to Fort Yellowstone. II amended 80 as tn
direct him to proceed from the Preside
Of San Franctsco to Fort 'YelIoWstone-
Wyoming. tn time to reach there abouf
May 10, 1897. and to direct Troops d and
II, 4th Cavalry. to march to Fort Yellow
stone, under the command Of Can't Jsmee
B. Irwin Of Troop II, or the senior oficer
present with them.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
WARNED BY TURKEY
Greece Told That Further Raids Will
Be Regarded as Hostile.
ACCEPTED as A DESIRE FOR WAR
Invaders Have Advanced as F ar as
Grevena.
THE PEOPLE

LONDON. April 14.-The Evening News
this afternoon publishes dispatch from
its special correspondent at Athens, say
ing that the Turkish government has
formally informed the Greek government
that any further raid of irregulars into
Turkish territory will be regarded by Tur-
key as a declaration of war upon the part
of Greece.
A special dispatch from Salonica, the
Turkish base of operations, says that the
Greek 'irregulars'' have succeeded in ad-
yancins as far as Grevena, rallying the
population to their cause, and threatening
communications between Turkish armies
at Elassona and Janina.
LARISSA, The 5saly, April 14.-Trus:-
worthy reports &C lfirm the statement that
the Greek irregulars have captured Bal
tino. in Macedonia. The Turks lost forty
men killed.
The tnsurgent chief Davelis occupied
strong position in the mountains near
Krania- His force was later attacked by
a Turkish battalion from Velimisti, but the
Turks were repulsed with severe loss. The
Greeks then assumed the offensive, cut up
the Turkish detachment, captured eighteen
mules, convoy of provisions, and large
quantity of ammunition, and made pris-
oners of fifteen Turks.
After this success the Greeks advanced to
Kipuri the road to Grevena, threaten
ing the communications of the Turkish
central force at Elassona, with Jaina, the
Turkish headquarters in Albania.
In all the skirTnishes ard fighting since
crossing the frontier the Greeks lost only
five men killed and had fifteen men
wounded.
Fresh troops continue to arrive here from
the south a third brigade was formed
today in order TO assist in the defense of
the frontier.
The enthusiasm of the troops is unabated.
In Macedonia the weather is wet and
cold, but in Thessaly fine weather pre-
walls. permitting the military authorities to
complete all preparations for advance
into Turkish territory or defense of the
frontier in the event of the Turks assum-
iEg the Offensive, which is looked upon
here as being more probable.
Dispatches received today from the Greek
expe1tionary force say that the irregulars
have passed kipuri, driving the Turks be-
fore them, and are pushing on for Grevena,
where a strong Turkish force. some reports
say an army corps, is stationed.
There are ruInors here of ministerial
changes bit there are no signs Of relaxa-
ton in preparing for var, and there will be
a feeling of relief when hostilities COM
menca.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
TRIED TO BURN HIM ALIVE.
n h!Ste1ious Affair About Which the
Victim is silent.

BUFFALO. N. Y, April IA snecia, IN
the Courier from Kane. Pa. saws tb,,
last night as Philadelphia and Erie rail
road train was passing out from Johnson
burg the trainmen were Mortified to see
the body of a man lying on n pile of burn
ing ties near the railroad track
The train was stopped and a brakeman
succeeded in pulling the man from his
aWiuI position His clothing was in flames
ana almost the entire body was badly
burned The man is very reticent concern
ing the affair, but says that a number ff
men Witn whom he was tramping bound
MN hand and foot and threw him upon
tne hre Tor the purpose of getting rid of
Tne injured man will not diyulpe the
names of his enemies
Evening star., 1897-04-14
HARMONY IN LOUISIANA.
Large Delegation Announce
Peace nhIfshed


large delegation of prominent Louis
lana republicans. led by Col A. T. VIM
Derly cf New Orleans and State Senator
Demas. are in the city and have called on
the President and the heads of the various
departments and bureaus. They were at
the Post Office Department today, and an
nou2ced that the three factions of the
party Ia the state had reached an agree
ment, aid that hereafter they, the regular
organization. and the other TWO, the Lily
Whites" and the Kellogg wings, would
work together for the party's interests, and
mad harnionizcd on the disposal of pat
ronage. This corroboratcs the announce
ments stated to have been made to the
administration by both of the other fac
tons. Col. Wimbe-ly expects the colIec-
torship of customs at New Orleans. Mr..
keatins will be pushed for superintendent
of the United States mint there, and Chas.
Cohen for surveyor of the port Of New
Orleans. Ex-senator Kellogg called with
the Louisianians.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
FREEDMAN WOULDN'T ENTER.

Will Not Participate I'm Any Confer
eHce About Compromise ON Rusie.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE National
Board of Arbitration of Professional Base
Ball Associations will try to wind uo It's
business today. Mr.. Freedman, the owner
of the New York club, announced today
that he would not go into the meeting and
that he would not countenance any COM
promise of the difficulty between him and
Rusie.
The members of the board are consid-
ering whether they should permit Mr.
Freedman to dictate to the other eleven
clubs, and what they would do about it
If they should decide to fight.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
GREATER NEW YoRk's CHARTER.
Governor Black VIII Hear Those On
posed to the Measure

ALBANY, ". Y, April 14-Goy. Black To-
day announced that he will give a hearing
Monday on the Greater New York charter
bill. which is now pending before him. 1t
Is understood that a large and powerful
delegation will appear in opposition to the
measure.
The governor will give a hearing tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock to those inter
ested IN the bill taking the New York Law
Schooi from the Jurisdiction of the state
poard OF regents and giving 1t independent
degree-conferring powers
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Ambassador Hay Sails.

NEW YORK. April 14-John Hay, United
States ambassador to the court of St.
James. sailed for England today on the
American Line steamship St. Paul. He was
accompanied by his wife and eldest daush-
yer. Ex-Representative Perry Belmont was
aso among the passengers. He n going
abroad Tor q stay Of several months.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
WANT BETTER MAILS.

A Maryland Delegation Call on POST
master General Gary.
A large delegation from Maryland, head
ed by Senator Wellington. had an inter-
view with Postmaster General Gary today,
in which they urged provision for better
mail facilities along the Western Maryland
road,
Evening star., 1897-04-14
CRUISER BRooKLYN FLoArED.

Her Damaged Plates Repaired at
League Island Navy Yard.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 14-The
United States cruiser Brooklyn was sue
cessfully foated out of Fthe dry dock at
League Island navy yard at 11:30 o'clock
this morning, her damaged plates having
been repaired. She now lies at anchor in
the Delaware river.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
The star In the we.tern suDurs..

The Star In the Western Suburbs
Arrangements have been made
with the agent for, "The STAR"
whereby the regular subscribers
residing In the outlying districts
OF Georgetown. including Tenley-
town and Conduit Road. win
hereafter bessurnisisd With .-sAe
Star at the same price paid ht
subscriber< Nsthin the city prop
er. viz: Ten cents a week g for
ty-four eelS : month.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
blown ON the Isle OF wirht.

LONDON. April 14s-Dufing gale in the
channel today the British steamer Moyune,
3,016 tons. outward bound for India and
the east,was driven ashore OF st. Catherine
point, Isle of Wight. There was a scene of
the greatest excitement among the passen-
gers and crew. who were rescued by the
rocket apparatus.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
BREAKFAST Table TRAGEDY.

n WITH SHOT by H1H Father-in-LnVv,
Who Kills Himself.
CHICAGO. April 14.-Whiie seated at the
breakfast table this morning, Matthias
buster, twenty-five years old, was shot
and instantly killed by John Formiller his
father-in-law. Before the body had fallen
from the chair Formiller placed the weap-
on to his own temple and fired. He was
removed to St Elizabeth's Hospital, but
died five minutes after hts arrival there.
The shooting was the result of quarrel
which arose during the morning meal.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
THE TRIAL TRIPS.

Naval Board Reports on the Whining
ton and Helena.
The naval trial board has just submitted
to the Navy Department the report Of the
trial trip of the two gunboats Wilmington
and Helena, built by the Newport News
Shipbuilding Company. The vessels being
designed for thirteen knots will pay bonus
for excess of speed amounting in the tase
of the Wilmington to $41, 500 and in the
case of the Helena to $49,9+0.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
DISTRICT IN coNGEEss.
To Alter Health Ordikanc

The Speaker of the House 1kceived let
ter today from the District Commissioners
requesting Congress to give them authority
to alter, amend or repeal certain ordinances
of the late board Of health whenever the
public interest requires it.
1teceiver's Report.
The report for the year ending December
81 last of the receiver of the Maryland and
Washington railroad was submitted to the
House today. 1t shows the total cost of the
road to the date mentioned to have been
S197, ,OS0.64. The length of the roac is two
and one-fourth miles. The funded debt in
five per cent gold bonds is $4,000.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
A Pennsylvania Editors Death.

HARRISBURG, April twill F. Jor-
dan. a well=known newspaper man, former
ly a big oil operator, died this morning of
heart failure at his residence in this city,
after an illness of three weeks. During
the past seven years he was publisher of
the Harrisburg Telegram,
Evening star., 1897-04-14

inches above normal The residents of
Huron Island have moved to- mainland, as
that island is nearly under water
DUBUQUE, Iowa, April 1.-THE stage of
the Mississippi is now III feet Water is
In cellars of several warehouses on the
river front, and goods have been removed
to upper floors. 1t Is believed the river has
reached its height, as It is falling at all
points north of the city.
Evening star., 1897-04-14

John w. Ross, Commissioner Of the Dis.
trict of Columbia. was born in Lewiston,
H., June q, 1S41. He attended private
schools in Lewiston ana took four years
course at the Illinois College and one year
ut Harvard Law School He WAS admitted
to the bar. upon examination I'm open SUI
preme court, at Springfield. In 1896. ana
was elected 81 q democrat TO the nlfnois
legislature In 1893 and again in 1870. He
removed to Washington In 1873 and since
that. time has resided here and has been
engaged most OF the time In the practice a
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Against Women Delesates.

NEW YORK. April 1.-THE m otion to
admit women as lay delegates to the gen.
eral Methodist Episcopal conference was
lost today at the New York east conference
in Brooklyn by vote of ISL 10 81.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Senator wellinston's Selections.

Drs. Graham and White Of Baltimore
have been selected by Senator Wellington
as members of the Baltimore pension ex-
amining board. The appointees are both
ex-soldiers and ex-pension examiners. State
Senator George Day of Howard county will
be given an Indian agency. Mr.. Day was
an Indian agent under Harrison.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
SOME FAVORABLE ADvICEs.

Information Respecting the Flood
Sent the War Department.
Such information asefeaehed the War De-
partment today respecting the floods in the
Mississippi valley was generally favorable.
There was some correspondence by tel
egraph between the government inspecting
officers and Commissary General Sullivan
here as to the chartering of steamboats, for
the transportation of supplies and for the
conveyance Of the inspecting officers in the
pursuit of their Investigations, but very
little news as to the situation on the river,
save that obtained in one dispatch from
Col. Gillespie, president of the Mississippi
river commission, to Gen. Wilson, chief of
engineers. Col. Gillespie transmits the fol-
lowing telegram from Lieut. Newcomer,
one OF the engineer officers now at Green
vile, Miss, under date Of last night
Have just passed along the Louisiana
levees in my district. Found the situation
favorable on the whole, though some un-
certainty as to the amount Of rise coming
from the YaZoo causes considerable anx-
now being topped up. There are favorable
reports from the rest of the district
Report Sent to- tire House.
The Secretary of War today sent to the
House report from the chief of engineers
of the army to the effect that the govern
nent works in the vicinity of Fort Smith,
Ark, have not go injured the Arkansas
RIVER that the government should take any
steps to repair damages. The fixing of the
harbor at Van Buren and the caving of the
Lanks there and at Little Rock are said To
be due to natural causes.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
WIGHT AND ROSS
Two District Commissioners Selected
by the President.
NAMES SENT 10 fHE SENATE
General Satisfaction Expressed by
the Citizens.
SOME OPINIONS GIVEN

The President today sent to the Senate
the nominations of John b. Wight ana
John w. Ross to be Commissioners of the
District Of Columbia. thus settling a con-
test which has been active for some weeks
and during which the names of many
prominent citizens have been mentioned in
connection with the positions.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
ONE woRKMAx sIAY DIE.

Jumped Through a Plate Glass VIM
dow in II Burning Duildins.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 14.-An ex-
plosion Of gasoliiie Set fire td the new Brad
ley block, No. 270 St. Clair street, this
morning. Three workmen, VIM. Mullen
Samuel Wilson and Fred. Prenchant, were
badly burned, and the occupants were panic
stricken.
Prenchant. in his endeavor to escape,
jumped through a large glass window, and
was seriously cut. He may die,
Evening star., 1897-04-14
Nay BE Appeinted.

It was generally understood at the Cant
tol today that Mr.. John A. Merritt Of Ma
CARA Falls. N. T.. will be appointed third
assistant postmaster general.
Evening star., 1897-04-14
WEATHER BUREAU REPORTS.
Levees Kept Intact Only by the Hard
est Kind of Work.

Levees Kept Intact Only by the Hard
est Kind of Work.
The following reports have been received
today from the weather bureau officials in
charge of river districts:
St. Louis, Mo.-There win be continued
fall at st. Louis to. about 26S feet by
Friday. The rise in the Missouri will be-
gin again Thursday as far east as Boom
vile. The upper Mississippi will rise slow
ly from Hannibal north, and fall to the
south.
Cairo, Ill.-River stage this morning, 1913
feet a rise of OIL foot since Tuesday
Memphis, Tenn.-River at Memphis and
Helena stationary; heavy rains in east
Tennessee and in Arkansas last night and
still raining, which will probably cause
slight rise in the river.
Vicksburg, Miss.-Rise at Vicksburg de-
creasing. Private levees at Palmyra below
here on island broke yesterday. Main
line still intact. Over an inch Of rainfall
at Batesville. Weather threa tening.
New Orleans, La.-General rise of OF TO
O.3 continue below Eicksburg, and it has
only been by hardest kind Of work along
the line that levees continue intact. Sit
uation decidedly critical and everybody
alive to the danger,
Evening star., 1897-04-14

A Fifteen-D0llaF COnscfence.
A conscience contribution OF SIS was re-
cefved at the Treasury Department today
n an envelope pestmarked New Haven,
Conn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-27
RECORD BREAKING
WEEK IN BUSINESS
Unprecedented Trade is Reported From
From all Sides.
SIX CIRCUS DAYS IN SUCCESSION.

Central City Streets Thronged and
Money Was Spent With n Free
Hand. Clearing House Business
Does Not show Up Well by Conn
parisou, But Secretary Anderson
Explained the Reason For This.
Bencfcent Result viii BE Felt For
n Long Time to Come.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-27

If any one doubts that prosperity is
returning to this corner of the earth
he has only to consult the Scranton
merchants today to have his doubts
removed. From every side comes the
report of the most stupendous holiday
business the city has even known. and
the manner in which the masses spent
money at Christmas is conceded to be
an unfailng barometer of the finan-
cial condition of the times.
During recent years the merchants
bought sparingly at Christmas time,
and even at that in many cases there
was large dead stock to be carried
over or sold to farms" at sacrifice
figures. This year. with confidence
born of the good times that have pre-
vailed and promise to continue. tbs v
bought unusual large stocks. and true
to their expectations got rid Of them.
The clearing house reports for last
week showed a shrinkage of $4,000 as
compared with the cOrra spending week
of last year, but this Secretary II. G..
Anderson explained, was due to the
fact that last year at this time the
deposits were swollen abnormally by
reason of several big speculative nego-
tiations being on, "A large water deal
among them. Next week he expects
will offer fairer comparison.
There was no mistaking the fact that
it was an unusually big Christmas
week, taking any of the ordinary signs
to judge by. For four days the street
car company had all it could do to care
for the crowds that thronged into the
central city from the suburbs and sur
rounding towns The streets had a "cir-
Gus day" appearance almost all week
long. The theatsrs did a big business
right along. and on Christmas Day
there wasn't vacant seat to be had
at any of the houses. Thousands of
dollars were sent to circulate in a
thousand channels, and the beneficent
result will be felt for a long time to
come.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-27
BOYS WILL BE BOYS.
Anyway Leo McAioon Did Not Mean
TO shoot Jesse Lasher.

Leo MCAlOOn, 10 years of age, shot
and almost blinded his playmate, Jesse
Lasher, also 10 years Of age, yesterday
afternoon about o'clock. The shoot
ing occurred in the back yard of the
McAloon residence at ia North Brom-
ley avenue. 1t was, of course, an un-
expected accident. Leos father gave
him a toy air gun for Christmas
present, and as all boys with any spirit
will do, Leo was out trying his pres
ent and practicing.
A target had been placed near the
foot of the lot, and Harvey Butcher and
Leo We're having a great time, banging
holes into it. Small shot was used,
Jess, hearing the boys enjoying them
selves, determined to go over and take
hand. He crawled through the di-
viding fence, down near the target and
started up toward the other two lads.
Look out there, Jess" I'm going to let
her fly" quoth Leo. He did, but the
bullet, instead of hitting the target,
found it's way into Jesse's head just at
the front of junction between nose and
forehead.
DR.. f. c. Hall was called in and
said there was no danger He probed
and thought he felt the lead, but de-
termined to wait until this morning,
when he will extract it, No serious
results are expected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-27
CITY NOTES.

The choir of the Penn Avenue Baptist
church will rChcarsc tonight
a bunch of keys, found on Lackawan-
ma avenue. awaits the owner at police
headquarters.
The Ladies' auxiliary of the o. w. a.
Nj. Nay-AuE council. No. 3i4. will hold "A
meeting next Tuesday, Dec. 2S
Elm Park Chautaque circle will meet
this evening at 7i5 o'clock. G. f. Rcy-
nulds division will have charge of the
exercises. An interesting programme has
been prepared.
one week from tonight +. H. Noltc. ed
itOr Of the Scranton Journal. assisted
by Carl Houser, of New York city, and
William Emrick, of this city. will give
an entertainment in Music hall. The
Symphony orchestra under the direction
of Theodore Hemberger, viii play.
Stewart Cutler was seriously injured
Friday night by some unknown person
who struck him on the head with a sharp
instrument as he was alightng from a
Providence street car. The wound IN
hiCted was a very painful one. 1t was
dressed by Dr. Russell w. Chidsay, of 2Oi
Linden street.
The dance held at Excelsior hall on
Saturday afternoon under supervision Of
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis was one of the
pleaSont social events of Christmas day.
ole hundred and sixty guests were pres
cnt and passed the time in an enjoyable
manner tripping i'm the dance to music by
the Lawrence orchestra The affair was
n success in a social way and one of en-
joymCnt throughout. Mrs. Lewis will
give another social to her pupils on New
Years day