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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
MR. FOSTER A SPECIAL AMBASSA DOR.
GREAT POWERS GIVEN TO HIM IN THE BEHRrNG
SEA CONTROVERSY.

GREAT POWERS GIVEN TO HIM IN THE BEHRING
SEA CONTROVERSY.
Washington April 10 (SpecaD.-Tt Is said that the
President. I'm selecting Secretary John w. Foster
10 represent this country In the forthcoming nego-
tiations for settlement of the Behring Sea diff
culties. has conferred upon him the highest diplo-
matte rank and power. 1t has been supposed that
General Foster and ex-Assstan, Secretary IIamlin
have been named by the President as agents OF
the State Department" 10 confer with agents Of
Great Britain. This true only in the case OF
Mr.. Hamlin. He has been appointed special
agent OF the State Department" General Foster.
the other hand. is said to have been designated
Special Ambassador" He has received power
"to negotiate. conclude and sign a treaty or other
arrangement" with Great Britain the object Of
which shall be to prevent the exterminatio OF the
seal herd.
General Foster and Mr.. Hamlin were at the State
Department to-day. consulting official records. Mr..
Hamln will start for San Francisco in few days.
II is thought that the President will shortly ap-
point two Government agents to inspect the Behring
Sea seal fisheries. and that Mr.. Hamlln Will be one
OF them. General Foster will remain here, ana
not expected that arrangement can be concluded
before this years sealing season begins. To make
anything like permanent arrangement will be the
labor OF months. Great Britain Is to be urgen,
however. TO agree TO modus vivendi FOR TINS
summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
Z. APRIL 20, 1S97.-FOURTEEN PAGES.
at Syrako. Eplrus. and is now marching on

at Syrako Eplrus. and is now marching on
Fillipiada.
Numerous other bands Of Greek insurgents"
have entered Epirus.
Corfu. Island Of Corfu April 10 (Noon).-The
Greek troops, this dispatch is sent, are ad-
vancing on Fipiada. northwest OF Arta.
A detachment of 500 Greek troops Is In
readiness to land at Prevesa the Turkish forti-
fed position north of the entrance OF the
Gulf OF Arta The Turkish forts at that place
have been almost completely destroyed by the
bombai dment of the Greek fleet. Many of the
forts have been reduced to ashes
Rome, April ia dispatch TO the "Messa-
gero" from Arta says that the remaining Turk
ism fort at Prevesa has been destroyed by the
fire Of the Greek warships, and that the position
of the Turks Is untenable. Four thousand
Greeks. the dispatch adds have been landed FOR
the purpose of occupying Prevesa.
A second dispatch to the same paper announces
that 1000 Albanians. who started into Greece
with the express intention Of reaching Larissa
have recrossed the frontier and are now ravag-
ing Epirus.
Constantinople. April 19.-The Turkish au-
thorties at Prevesa have proclaimed the Gulf
of Arta closed to all but Turkish ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
STREET RAILROAD BUILT ~ NirHi'
IT WAS DONE. TOO. IN SPITE OF \ MAN WITH
A SHOTGUN

IT WAS DONE. TOO, N SPITE OF MAN WITH
A SHOTGUN.
North To1awanda, y. Y. April 10 (SpeclaD.-An
electric railroad was built FIVE miles south OF this
city between midnight and daybreak this morning
on Aprll y the Buffalo. Niagara River and Grand
Island Electric Railway Company was Incorporated
at Albany to build an electric railway from the foot
of Tonawanda-st Buffalo. along ONeil-st to the
upper Grand Island ferry. George /. smith, the
Tonavanda strcet-railway man, had designs on
tho same route and proposed TO build railroad IN
the same plaoe But he did not advertise his IN
tentions as did the recently Incorporated company
Late Yesterday afternoon many carloads OF rails
and ties were shipped over the Buffalo, Tonawahda
and Niagara Falls Electric Railroad. which Is con-
trolled hv Mr. Smith to tho foot OF ONcil-st. At II
o'clock last right a small army of men passed
quietly through the city. and on the outskirts
boarded waiting cars for ONeil-st When they ar
rived at that place and were ready for the work In
hand they were confronted by Unforeseen OBJ
stacle Philip Fries, a Tcnawanda man. was SIT
ting on a lumber wagon in the middle OF the road
with a shotgun pointed at them. He declared ne
would shoot the first man who attempted TO put
down a rail in ONot-st ,.,
Mr. Smith directed his attention to the man with
the gun The night cold. and the man over
coat was living pile of rails at the roadside
When Mr. Smith told him he would freeze IT ne re-
climbed olt of the wagon to get tho desired gar
mont. In another instant the wagon was in the
Dir and railroad ties began 20 fy, and at day
wire wae complete To clinch the right of way. a
car was pulled over the new tracks. Ihe l!ne IS
quarter Of n mile long. and during the summer
months IL will be one Of the bestpaying snort ran
roads I'm the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20

indicate that the Greeks have not advanced FAR
into the Damazi Plain. II is added that the
Turks were repulsed at Reveni
a still later dispatch from Grltzoval admits
that the Turks have recaptured that place
In the second engagement at Gritzovali the
Greek brigade commanded by General Mas
tropas was able to reform. after giving way be-
fore the Turkish assault. Another Greek brig
ade under command Of General Minepoulos. Is
hurrying to reinforce General Mastropas.
telegram received this evening from Aria
saws the troops have left that point for Janina.
The sea off Prevesa Is very rough. The nrine
there to-day desultory
A dispatch from Arta. filed at II 30 this morn
ing. announced that fighting continues betweeh
the Greeks and Turks at the entrance OF 'he
Culf Of Arta and elsewhere in that vicinity
The Turkish batteries at Hamidieh and Panto-
cratoros are replying feebly.
Colonel Manos. at the head OF 2oV" Greek
troops has crossed the river Arakphos on the
frontier Of Eprus and Is now entering that
mart OF South Albania, after having driven
hack the Turkish advance posts.
Tho bomba rdment Of Prevesa was resumed at
da,hroak The landing force has not yet at
tackled the place
later In the day confirmation was received
y, the report that large Greek force had
crossed the Arakphos.
THE crossing Of the river was attended by
ao,,aro eehting. during which the Greek artil-
- batteries distinguished themselves. This
Greek force is now In Ep'rus'
r,n. Crock battle-ship Spetzai has been TAX
4, the bombardment Of Prevesa Fir
% '''e .ocommenced at $50 a m. to-day
hodv OF TOO Greek insurgents" has LANDED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
READY FOR THE ROMEYN COURT-MARTIAL.
\ SENSATIONAL MILITARY TRIAL TO BEGIN AT
FORT MCPHERSON TO-DAY.

\ SENSATIONAL MILITARY TRIAL TO BEGIN AT
FORT MPIIERSON TO-DAY.
Atlanta Ga. April 10 (SpeciaD One Of the big
gest sensations I'm the history of the Army threat
ems TO develop out of the court rt-martal summoned
to meet at Fort Mcpherson tomorrow. TO try Cap
tain Henry Romeyn for conduct unbecoming an
officer I'm having made statements derogatOry TO
the character Of the wife of Lieutenant NJ j.
O'Bren. and in having afterward struck the leu
tenant when he demanded retraction. Captain
Romeyns defence will be that Of justification. He
will attempt show that Mrs o Brien received at
tentons from Lieutenant Bamford. who was en-
gagged TO his daughter An effort will also be made
to prove that at the post had refused TO
O'Bren. when asked about these reports to-day
declared them scurrilous falsehoods and said he
would be able 10 prove this fact The lieutenant
said that II II were not for the rules of military
service the controversy between him and Captain
Romeyn might have been ended with shotgun
some time ago.
The court martial will convene at Fort McPher-
son tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Both Cap
tain Romeyn and Lieutenant O'Bren will request
thai open sessions be held. but this point will not
be decided until the court Convenes. Judge -Advo-
cate Carbough has arrived from New York. and IS
hard at work preparing the prosecution. Most of
early this afternoon, and all of them will be on
hand in time to begin work tomorrow The re-
port will he made to General Wesley Merritt. COM
mander Of the Department OF the East. at Govern
that nearly all of the women at the post will be
called 70 testify.
1t was learned to-day that Captain Romeyn will
prefer counter-charges against Lieutenant q Brien
who will be accused Of conduct unbecoming an
officer and a gentleman at the post Augusta
and perhaps at several other places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
THEATRE-HAT BILL PASSED.

IT GOES THROUGH THE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT
AMENDMENT.
Albany. April ls.-The crusade against the wear
ing of high hats In theatres reached partial VIC
tory tonight by the passage in the Assembly OF
the measure introduced by Mr.. Roster to regulate
the size OF headgear In places of amusement. The
bill was special order In the House on the calen-
dars OF second and third reading.
Mr.. Greene, Of New-York. moved TO strike out
the enacting clause. He said that while the prn-
cipe OF the bill good It's wording was bad, and
the provisions could never be enforced because IL
would be impossible to learn the names OF the Of
tenders that action could be begun against them
The motion voted down. -
Mr.. MaZet moved TO amend by inserting 'puned
sleeves" The amendment lost and the bill ad-
vanced 10 third reading. Then final vote was
taken and Il was passed-Sl 70 q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20

SPLENDID COURAGE AND DETERMINA.
TION SHOWN ON BOTH SIDES
A RAGING CONFLICT AROUND THE GREEK BLOCK
HOUSES-EDHEM PACHAS COOINESS-
DESERTED EIAsSONA.
Copyright 1897. by the Associated Press)

Copyright. 1897. by the Associated Press)
At the Turkish Headquarters, Elassona, April
Is (Evening).-The Turkish forces. as this dis
patch is being forwarded are holding their posi-
tions in the Milouna Pass During the severe
fighting, which began yesterday evening. Greeks
and Turks alike fought and behaved ir the most
admirable manner.
1t is believed that the battle which will be
fought tomorrow MJoday) will be of a decisive
character.
Late to might information received from the
front announced that the Turks had occupied
the whole extent Of the Mouna Pass, ard all the
commanding heights from Meckche to Papaly-
vada, as we'll al! the defiss
The Turkish losses thus far are reported to be
slight-thirty killed and fifty wounded. The cor
respondent Of the Associated Press counted 100
Greek corpses on the hill opposite the Turkish po-
sition.
The Turks declare that the Greeks were drunk
during the fighting to-day. being constantly sup
piled with liquor
Kenan Bay has returned from Karya. where
the fighting continued when he left there. The
Turkish loss at that place was 200 Kenan Bey
says he counted nearly a thousand dead Greeks.
Q D. m delayed in transmission).-After a
most fatigung day with the headquarters stan
In the Mllouna Pass, the correspondent OF the
Associated Press has returned here. The battle.
resulting in giving the Turks possession Of Mi
louna Pass. was waged with the most admira-
bic courage and determination on both sides.
The whole pass rang with the roar OF artillery
and the rattle of musketry. 1t was, however
around the two Greek blockhouses thatthe most
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20

number OF killed. All the special correspond
ents agree as 10 this. The Turks appear 10 nave
frad as wildly with their rifles at Milouna faSs
ss they did at Arta where the fighting cohslsteu
OF an artillery duel between the rival batteries
on each side Of the river. lasting ABOUT IouI
hours. Yesterday afternoon. There they He
only one out of five shots with any eiec'' anu
their batteries were soon sHenced by the "ieeh'
whose craftsmanship was very much supeiioi
ThA Turkish losses at Arta are believed 10
have been very heavy. on the Greek sde t"eie
was not a man killed
q n-General SIN olenitz. ex-Minister OF
War ,r in command OF 140OO Greeks at ReNeh'
rot far from Tyrnavo. northwest OF iariss"' ~
this point Edhem Pacha. closely pTesseu' "''
nearly taken prisoner His plan was 10 ioice l'ie
Pass Of Reveni 10 enter the PAN OF LarisS'" -.
Gu, of the retreat OF the Greek Army WIN MS
cavalry, and thus take Larissa WITHOUT ie''
ance. But this plan was defeated "e"e'"
DemCpouos AT the head OF one Hreeh oiN NiS'o''
forced the Turkish line pt Boushaz' c'ose -
Tyrnavo. and General Mavromicha'e oroNe
through at Koniskos. The two geneIais uh''e"
their troops near DamaZi.
The news Of this success at Reveni ana OF the
Imminent fall Of Prevesa has changed the uis-
may caused at Athens by the loss or Mlouha Ai'o
the widest rejoicing The latest advlces are 'ii"'
the Greek troops are advancing tonight 10 re-
occupy their positions at Mouna and at CRIT
zoval. The latter. II is alleged. was abandoned
owing 10 a misunderstanding by the genera !"
command. who Interpreted an order OF re-
treat what really intended as an ordei u
advance.
Captain Tagarde. who was wounded Al u'i'
Iovalt shot himself in order to avoid faii'nS I'LL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
TO BE A NATIONAL COCRT-MARTTAL.

CHARGES AGAINST STATE COMMANDER GRAHAM
OF THE @. A. II.
Rochester, April l9.-Charges have been filed
against Commander James s. Graham head of the
New-York State Department. G. A. r., signed by
ten of the prominent c. A. r. men OF the city. and
forwarded to National Commander T. S. Garrison
at Omaha. There in all ffty-four specifications
covering three general heads. Commander Graham
is charged with violation OF the oath OF muster.
with conduct unbecomng comrade and a gentle
man in relation to the q. y r. and with conduct
preiudclal TO good order and discipline The court.
martial will be National In its character. composed
OF State officers detailed by National Commander
Carkson
The Graham, court martial Is sequel to the court
martial to be held here Thursday. in which Gem
eral John A. Reynolds, ex-postmaster OF Rochester,
and past State Commander. Is the defendant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
HUNTER MAY WITHDRAW TO-DAY.
LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN THE KENTUCKY
SENATORSHIP FIGHT.

Louisville. Ky. April ia dispatch to THE
Evening Post" from Frankfort says: There was
little interest in tho joint session Of the General
Assembly at noon to-day. According to agreement
entered into by the steering committees of the par
ties only ballot cast for each candidate,
after which perfuncory duty the joint session ad
journed
1t was given out at headquarters this morning.
apparently by authority. though not by DR., Hunter
himself that he would withdraw after the ballot
tomorrow and that Senator Jones. chairman Of
the Republican caucus. would call n caucus
for either tomorrow night or Wednesday morning.
When asked If he would withdraw Dr. Hunter re-
piled evasively.
The nominee OF the caucus Will, OF course
he dictated by Hunter This let's out all thought
Of Colonel ST. John Boyle. for whom the bolting
Republicans have been voting. II was rumored this
morning tnat the Hunter people had not decided
upon whom they would combine. but that II would
likely be Judge W. II. Holt or Senator W. J. Deboe.
of Marion County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
FIGHTING ALONG THE LINE
ADVANTAGES GAINED BY THE GREEKS,
BOTH EAST AND WEST.
TURKS REPUISED AT REVENI-COIONEL MANOS
WITH - 900 GREEg TROOPS CROSSES THE
ARAKPHOS INTO EPIRUS

TURKS REPULsED AT REvEN1-CoIONEL MANos
WITH 25,oco GREEz TROOPS, CROSSES THE
ARAKPHos INTO EPIRUs
Larissa. April 10, : p. m.-The Greeks have de-
feated the Turks at Reven and two Greek brig
AIDES have entered Turkish territory In different
directions. and penetrated to Damazi northeast
of Zarkos Another division is trying to flank
the Turks. who are retreating in disorder.
Heavy fighting is in progress at Grizovali.
1t has been going on since noon. The Greeks
are trying to recapture the place.
The Crown Prince Constantn has gone to
Tyrnavo
Athens. April 19.-Firing began again this
morning between the Greeks and Turks at Sc
eral points along the frontier.
A dispatch from the Greek headquarters at
Larissa this afternoon says that three mpor-
day by the Greek troops.
Prince Nicholas OF Greece the third son Of
King George has been ordered to the front In
command of a battery of artillery.
Dispatches from Tyrnavo northwest OF
Larissa say that the fighting in the vicinity
of Reven and Boughazi lasted throughout Sun
day The Creeks captured two Turkish posts.
one of which retaken later by the Turks.
The fighting was of a desperate character.
hand to hand. and the Greeks are reported TO
have advanced into the Damazi Plain and to
have occupied Viglia, which commands IT. after
capturing a battery Of Turkish artillery.
A second engagement occurred at Gritzovai'
where the Turks. according to the last reports
received were attempting to recapture that
post from the Greeks
DISPATCHES from the front received here this
evening say that the Turks In considerable
force have been attac<cg Reveni. not far from
Tvrnayo northwest OF Larissa which would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
FiTiLLY HURT BY 4 TRAIN.

THE BOSS OF GANG OF LABoRERS KILLED on
.HE CENTRAL.
Eugene f. Sproul. twenty-seven years old OF NO
sol Caldwell-avr while experimenting the work
OF n gang Of laborers at Gerard-ave. and One-hun-
acknowledgements. yesterday afternoon. was
struck by train No @ OF the New-fork central
"a Itudson River road The man was thrown
twentv feet from the tracks and badly manged.
An ambulance was called, and the man was taken
unconscious to Fordham Hospital. Two hours
after being admitted he died
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
SNOW AND GAZE Oy LAKE ONTARIO

Charlotte. n. Y. April ia furious gale started
here early this morning. II is still raging and
there are no indications OF an abatement a large
eeet az steam and sailing craft were driven TO
sheiter a number arriving during the night and
eariv This morning. This forenoon IL was with
80, dinlculiy that some OF the schooners made
bhort To-night II Is showing and blowing gale
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
AGREEMENT TO VOTE ON THE TREATY.

FINAL ACTION on MAY B.
Washington. April 10.-The Senate has agreed
to vote on the Arbitration Treaty at o'clock on
May D. There particular opposition TO
fixing the time for the vote although Senator
Davis urged an earlier date. His first sugges-
ton was for May 3. and when objection was
made he proposed the 4th. and then the 9TH
which met with no opposition. 1t Is under
stood that the opponents Of the treaty expect 10
have all their strength In the Senate on that date.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20

A WINE OF the highest standard OF excellence
the choice OF connoisseurs. and requisite feature
~ the Menus at Society dinners isad banquets Is
Moet a Chandon White Seal and Moet thandon
Hrut Imperial Champagne. The house ol Moet *
chandon Ii the largest and leading Champagne es.
,ablishment in the world shipping 10 the United
states only the most select vintages-AdvI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
.JrDGE SHELDON's REQUESTS.

Rockford, H.. April l9-The will OF Judge r. r.
Sheldon formerly member OF the State Supreme
court was probated to-day. lie leaves estate
OF over 500 900 Among the bequests Is 100000 TO
his Alma Mater, Williams College. and 10000 to
the Hampton Va) Institute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
A CLOCK FOR HARVARD MEMORIAL HAIL.

Cambridge. Mass. April i9.-The Harvard class
OF ~ will celebrate the twenty-hfth anniversary
of its graduation this year by presenting clock
for the tower OF Memorial Hall. The gift Will cost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
GENERAL CLAYTON ABLE TO 90 NOME.

s. Louis. April l9.-General Powell Clayton
United States Minister to Mexico. who has been
IN Al the Planters Hotel for some time threatened
with pneumonia. Is sufficiently recovered 10 depart
for his home In Little Rock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
THE GREEKS SCORE A POINT.
EDHEM PACHA'S MARROW ESCAPE.
THE TURKISH COMMANDERS PLAN OF
CAPTURING LARISSA CHECKED.

aEPUIsE OF THE TURKS AT REvENI AN OFFSET
TO THE LOSS or MIIOUNA PAss-REJoICING
IN ATHENs-GRFEKS PLANNING TO RE
OCCUPY THEIR FORMER POSITIONS
-WlIAT TIE POWERS NAY DO
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24
Good Advice to the Girl
Mhn Ilens Slam

If the common usage Of slang were con-
fined to a particular order of girls it wo3ld,
perhaps, serve as an Indicator of character
and pass unnoticed, says the Ladies' Home
Journal. 1t would, at least, not touch the
sensibilties of gentlefolk. But it is not so
confined. Slang is invading the very incest
of circles; it is beginning to influence the
talk of our most carefully reared girls. And
this is why the habit should receive closer
attention. Girls are forget ire tat slang
phrases and refinement are absolutely for
eign to each other. slang p4rase may be
more expressive than term of polite
usage, but ii is never impressive, except to
our girls should realize that they should
speak the English language in their con-
versation and not the dialect of the race
track nor the lingo of the baseball field
A girl may cause a smile by the apt use
of some slang phrase. But, inwardly those
VINO applaud her place her at the same
time lower in their estimation.
No girl ever won an ounce of respect by
being slangy. On the contrary many a
girl, unconscious of the cause, has found
herself gradually slipping out of people S
respect by the fact that her talk was
dotted with slang phrases. "Oh she is
clever said n woman not long ago of q
girl who could keep a company constantly
amused by her apt use of sang "She
amuses me greatly, but I should not care
to invite her to my home nor have my girls
know her. 1t is q poor POPULARITY for a
girl which has it's only basis the cap
and bells of the jester The life of the
jester is never long.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-24

that appeared in the Post We're almost, If
not quite, verbatim those that were pub
lished in Peterson's Magazine thirt--five
years ago Somehow-there is always q
somehow in such cases-Mr. w. p. Camp
bell, the editor of the Evening Post, heard
of the matter. and he sent for the maya
zines. Maybe they were sent to him. At
any rate Mr.. Campbell was very indignant
at what he called the iinpositons that had
been practioed upon him. He had paid
Mrs. Dunbar SIS each for her stories and
having acted in good faith himself he was
with sent for Mrs. Dunbar, demanding an
explanation, TO which the entire editorial
board of the Evening Post agreed Mr..
Campbell was entitled Mrs Dunbar re-
sponded to Mr. Campbells call and indig-
nantly denied the imputation that her
stories were stolen or had ever been pub
lished before. Then it was that Mr.. Camp
bell confronted her with Peterson's Maya
zine. at least the clipped pages there
from, and Mrs. Dunbar was forced to ac-
knowledge that there n singular coin
cidence, to say the least. She assured Mr..
Campbell that she had acted in good faith
in the matter and volunteered to return the
$5 she had received as compensation for
her work, but Mr.. Campbell declined to re-
ceiye the money, saying he believed Mrs.
Dunbar was a victim of circumstances.
There the matter ends.
The Cuban Amazon has been proven to
have been purchased by Mrs. Dunbar from
Capt. Harry Earle, a newspaper war corre-
spondent in Cuba.