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The record-union., 1897-09-24

Wheeling's first dip into the waters Of
the Pacific she not having had a sea
trial. The sea trial was to have COM
menced tomorrow.
The record-union., 1897-09-24

The Queen reigns over one continent,
100 peninsulas, 800 promontories, 1000
lakes, 1000 rivers and 10000 islands.
The record-union., 1897-09-24

Virginia City, Mont; Black Hawk, Col. !;
Demar, Ido.; Berwick, Mo-; Kennett,
Mo-; Edna, Texas.
The record-union., 1897-09-24
SPECIAL
UMBRELLA Sale
TODAY!
Mems, Women's S and
ChiIdren'S.

These Umbrellas all have
Paragon frames and are very
superior values at very low
prices.
The record-union., 1897-09-24
ANOTHER WARSHIP
GOING TO HAWAII.
Gunboat Wheeling Ordered to Sail
for Honolulu.
The Baltimore VIII Also Shortly Proceed to
the Islands.

a Seaman on Board the PhiladeI-
phia at Honolulu Commits Sui
eide by Hanging Himself With
His Hammock Lashing-He Had
Been Sentenced to Solitary Com
fne1nent for Disorderly Con-
duct.
The record-union., 1897-09-24
Hosiery.

Our warm fall and winter
Hosiery for women and chill
dren is here in assortment and
prices to meet the requirements
and purse of all.
Ladies Fast Black Full Cotton
Hose, drop stitch, in three diff
ferent styles, Csc.
ChiIdren's Fast Black Xxi Rib
School Hose, double knee, heel
and toe. Price, 1212c. Sizes 5
to 81.
The record-union., 1897-09-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-The
gunboat Wheeling steamed out through
the Golden Gate about 10 o'clock to-
night bound for Honolulu, whittier she
had been ordered by the Navy Depart
ment. She received notice to-day to coal
up and proceed to the islands imme-
diately. and all day she was being
loaded with provisions and coal. and in
order tc complete her crew men were
drafted from the warships lying at the
Mare Island navy yard. This is the
The record-union., 1897-09-24

Eor children, a good, solid
frame, 26-inch Umbrella, cotton
twilled covering, fast black,
natural crook handle.
CnoCios DriCo E0-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06

THEY CALI. FOR A si.5ooooo STRUCTURE on THE
PARAN STEVENS ESTATE PROPERTY AT
FORTY -FOt-RTH-sT AND FIFTH AVE

THEY CALI. FOR A sl.oooOoo STRUCTURE on THE
PARAN STEVENS ESTATE PROPERTY AT
FORTY-FOURTH-sT AND FIF'TH-AVE
Among the plans for new buildings filed with the
Buildings Department yesterday those for
eighteen-story brick hotel at the southeast corner
OF Forty -fourthst and Ffth-ave. the plot 96 10
feet in the avenue by 80 feet in the street belong
ing TO the Parar Stevens estate. John Mecher and
others" are given as the owners and Harding &
Gooch as the architects The cost Of the structure
is put at 81. 100000
A reporter called at the house Of John l.. Melcher.
an executor OF the estate No 30 West Twenty-first
St. last evening. but both Mr. Melcher and his son.
John s Melcher declined positively to give any IN
formation to the meaning of the plans Neither
could 1t be learned whether not the property had
been sold.
About the middle of January a report was widely
circulated and published In the newspapers to the
effect that syndicate had bough. the Forty fourth
property for S1.OOOON, and that a large motel
was to be erected by the purchasers. This rumor
Ike several others in connection with sales or the
Paran Stevens properties, apparently died natural
dea th
1t was also reported many weeks ago in the news
papers that work begin at once on extensive
improvements and alterations the Victoria Hotel
at Broadway and TWenty-seYenth-st TO be made Dy
the Paran Stevens estate which also owns that
property. but nothing has been done as yet toward
making these changes. -,
In connection with Mr.. Melcher's reticence IN the
matter and the fact that the filing of plans imposes
no actual obligation to build certain weli-lnformed
real estate men inclined 10 believe tnat the
plans for the new hotel might not advance beyond
the paper stage. Mrs. John i. Melcner ana hrs'
Mary Fske Paget are the owners or the property
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
CHICAGO s1TWGS BAyK ~ TRoUBLE.
Az ASSIGNMENT MADE yEsTERpAY-THE STOCK
HELD ~ THE EAST.

An ASSIGNMENT MADE YEsTERpAY-TTIE STOCK
HELD ~ THE EAST.
Chicago. April 5.-The Globe Savings Bank. or
canlzed In 1891 with Eastern capital. made
sgnment this morning TO the Chicago Title and
Trust Company Ex-Governor John T. Altgeld as
sisted in the organization and was its first vice
president The last statement, published Feb
riary 49, showed capital Of $4,000 and surplus OF
S2G0l with deposits OF $1,000 and savings OF Sl3
0O The Globe Savings Bank had connection
with the Globe National Bank. and cleared through
tho Northwestern National Bank which gave
tice 10 the other clearinghouse banks this morn
ing that IL would not clear the checks OF the Globe
savings Bank The stock of the savings bank is
held entirely I'm the East An assessment OF 30
nor cent was recently made on the stockholders
Nashua y H., April 5.-The assignment OF the
Globe Savings Bank. OF Chicago. is serious blow
IN many Nashua investors as about 100000 of
,ho stock Is held here. The bank several weeks
aro annouuced that its finances were seriously
orrtnricd bv uncertain Western securities, many of
vo'it1b hnd deurecated IN value The Nashua
Sa,'inps Rank is a shareholder 10 the extent OF
1Go The Wilton Savings Bank holds No~
fTo,h these banks are not now paying deposits
,rbo To xeN.Haupshlre Banking Company holds SO0J
worth Of stock , .,
porb holds & 600 in stock OF the Globe Savings
~ ~ Chicago The local bank was enjoined
from paying deposits some time eso'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
GOLD MINERS TO HAVE A CONVENTION.

Denver April 5.-The National Mining Bureau has
issued a call for an international gold miners con-
vention 10 be held I'm Denver June II and 10.
The exhibits will consist OF refined gold and gold
ores and a general mineral display State bureaus
OF mines state schools OF mines Chambers OF Com
merce Boards OF Trade. mining exchanges and
miners organizations are invited TO cooperate In
the exhibition and movement The milling and
smelling interests are requested 10 participate. as
we'll a ma hinery manufacturers and dealers. Each
county I'm the mining States iH asked TO hold a con-
ventlon not later than May ~. ana elect delegates
10 the gathering here. Governor Adams was named
as president OF the convention and irwin Mahon as
ouested 10 elect a vice president, Louis II. Enrich
Will represent Colorado In that capacity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
DISASTER TO THE DELTA.
IMMENSE DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
THE BREAKS IN THE LEVEES.
RAPID EXTENSION OF THE FLOWER LAKE
CREVASSE--sPECULATION AS TO THE DCRA-
TIoN OF THE FLOOD AND TIE
CROP PROSPECTS.


Memphis. Tenn April 1.-THE prediction that
disaster to the Mississippi Delta would follow
the breaking Of the levee at point on the east
side of the river north of Helena, Ark, has been
terribly fulfilled The break at Flower Lake,
which occurred yesterday morning, has grown
from a dozen feet In length to thousand This
was the condition Of the crevasse this afternoon
at 4 o'clock. Efforts being made to tie each
end of the levee but. owing to the difficulty in
getting material from the railroad, five miles
away the succ, IS ~ the effort is doubtful.
This crevasse ls q the head of the delta and
will cause an overflow Of the northern tier of
counties in Mississippi. with the exception of
part of Tunca. The question that now con-
fronts the planters Is the duration OF the food.
If the water is out of the delta by May } crop
Of cotton may be grown, but cotton planted as
late as May 10 has little chance OF maturing be-
fore frost. There is still another danger These
crevasses must all be closed before the June
rise or there will be a second overflow. The
delta country produces annually no less than
100000 bales OF cotton.
The river at Memphis is stationary tonight.
Much suffering is reported from the overhowed
regions. Relief steamers are making daily trips
into Arkansas and Mississippi. rescung hun
dreds OF people and bringing them to Memphis.
l he local Keller Committee is doing everything
possible for tho unfortunate refugees. AT IA
meeting of the committee late this afternoon 1t
was decided 10 ask other cities for help and an
appeal was issued Gifts of meat. meal and
money are preferable. All remttances should
be made to Bun +. Price treasurer of the Citi-
zcns' Committee OF Memphis
New-Orleans. April 5.-Recognizing that this
is the critical week OF the food situation, Gov
ernor Forster last night issued a proclamation
to the people. He calls attention TO the fact that
the levee system. although not yet entirely per-
fected Is the buwark Of the State. Behind the
leVees Hes one Of the most fertile sections or
America. Government and State aid has been
extended. and the future depends upon the peo-
pie. Trusted leaders in charge of the work,
and II the people help them properly despite the
fact that the flood apparently is the greatest
ever known. all or most Of the leYees be hSld.
Nashville, Tenn, April 5.-The Cumberland
River is rising rapidly and will pass the danger
line tonight. The gauge this morning showed
| thlrty-eight feet. The danger-ne Is forty feet.
| The Weather Bureau predicts rise Of at least
forty-fve feet. At Carthage and Burnside. above
here. 2% inches Of rain have fallen, and phenome-
nal rises reported. Like reports come from
Kentucky towns further up the river
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
REVTVALS nv SEVERAL TRADES.
REPORTS INDICATING GREATER ACTIVITY ~
RUBBER. COTTON AND IRON MILLS.

REPORTS INDICATING GREATER ACTIVITY ~
RUBBER. COTTON AND IRON MILLS.
Woonsocket. r. l.. April S-The Alice and Mill
Vile mills Of the United States Rubber Company,
employing 1000 hands. started up this morning.
The Alice has been shut down for week for stock
taking. The Miv!lle mill has been closed for
three months. Both mills started on short time.
but It is expected that they will be running on full
time soon, In accordance with President Colts
promise. The Mllville mill will make all the boots
for the company.
Mr.. Colt says the Alice mill will make more
goods this year than It has made for several
years. An increased amount OF work has been
headed for Woonsocket. and the production here
will be much increased He stated also that pros
poets for the Millve works fully bright
for the WoonsOcket mills Tne tendency OF the
United States Rubber Company, he said was to
concentrate It's boot-makng at Millville. and the
floods in the West had caused largely increased or
ders to come In. In regard 10 the rumors respect
ing the shutdown and partial abandonment OF the
works at Bristol, Mr.. Colt says that the works
should not be closed down Indefinitely now or at
any other time during the year.
Providence April 5-The Valley Queen and Royal
mills at River Point. operated by b. b. & f.
Knight, started on full time this morning. The
mills have 5000 spindes and / 700 looms. and en-
ploy loo hands.
P.ttsfeld, Mass April 5.-The announcement that
tho Richmond Iron Works which have been closed
for long time. will be started up al once tas
caused great satisfaction here. nor only among the
several hundred men who have been idle, hut among
Business men, who have felt the depresion in trade
resulting from the lack of money among the opera
tves. The cessation OF operations at the works was
caused mainly by the reduction In 1872 or the nro-
portion OF Berkshire used In car wheels Inc
ia I that the wheels made with small proportion
Of the Berkshire metal did not stand the test well
has caused the renewal OF the demand, and the out
look is much brighter The company has In
hand order for 500 tons of ore from concern
which has not used 200 tons year for the last four
years, and other orders have been received wnlch
make II necessary TO operate the mines and fur
naces at Richmond and Van Deuaenvlle.
Waltham Mass. April 5.-Workmen will soon be-
gin breaking ground for the erection of the new
works of the Boston Bridge Company, the plant Of
which was burned at ca a.nbrldge few months ago.
Three buildings 70 be erected. The concern Will
give employment 10 800 men,
Portland Conn, April 5-Neary all the quarries
about here started on full time to-day, with pros
pect OF steady work until winter. At the Brainard,
Shaler & Hall quarry. additional men were put on.
and the Middesex Quarry Company has 400 men at
work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
sYLrESTER SCOHEL MARRIED.

., Louis. April 5-sylvester scovol, Of Cleveland.
oLi, ,hn newspaper correspondent vino was I'M
,rlsoncd IN Cuba. was married to-day 10 MISS
FRANCES Cabnune at the home of the brides parents
IN, ,,.s c A Cabanne Mr. Scovel is twenty
~ .ors old and IS a member OF he Union club
:, r,o,,oiond. the Cleveland city Troop and tie
.Tior C,lpb az that city. He was the mrs, cor.
Oo''''o' ,o ,eoch the camp OF the Cuban insur-
,o In the fall Of 1896 he was captured by the
soan,rls. After several weeks Incarceration u, "
np"'" o., ia ,,os released The bride IS daugh-
Spanish Tor tbe most prominent families Q! y.
c5 dus Si She is wenS wears on oq the HI be SS
"Duto" CaDeime, b,s,aned because Scovel Is going
Tho mar, -, 'hSrbens as a wa. correspondent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
THE GREEK ANNIVERSARY TO-DAY.
STRICT ORDERS TO THE TROOPS TO MAINTAIN
sELF-RESTRAI RAINT-PREPARATI FOR
THE CELEBRATION.

SELF EsTRAINT-PREPARATIONs FOR
THE CELEBRATION.
Larissa April 5.-The Crown Prince has Issued
the following general order to the troops:
Officers and soldiers In view OF the great an
niversary to be celebrated tomorrow, l order
all the troops under my command to display the
utmost self-restraint and not to allow them
selves to be carried away by the remembrance
OF the glorious day. BE sure my orders are re-
spected. CONSTANTIN."
Athens, April 5,--An the preparations for the
celebration tomorrow Of the anniversary Of the
declaration Of Greek independence in 1912 have
been completed. An important public meeting
will be held here to protest against the action
OF the Powers toward Greece and pledge sup
port to the Greek Government in any action 1t
may think fit to take. The feeling that the cele-
braton may be followed by declaration Of war
against Turkey is not general Tuesday in
Greece is regarded as an unlucky day to enter
upon any affair of importance. and it is hoped
that the celebration will pass off quietly.
1t is stated day that the Queen OF Greece
has decided to start Immediately for Thessaly
to superntend, with her daughter-in-law, the
Crown Princess Sophia. the feld-nurses at
tached to the Creek Ambulance Corps
The next step Of importance is expected to be
the proclamation Of the admirals Of the foreign
fleets Of the blockade of the Gulf Of Athens.
This was to occur to-day, but there IL rumor
that hitch occurred at the last moment
AS to the direct negotiations between Greece
and Turkey looking to a settlement Of the Gre
tan difficulty they are not likely to amount to
much as at least one Power is opposed TO such
an understanding being arrived at. and the note
Just sent by the Turkish Government to the
Government Of Greece demanding the with
drawal OF the Greek troops from the island or
Crete and holding Greece responsible for the
consequences of her refusal TO do so, is in the
nature Of an ultimatum and indicates that the
negotiations are not making successful progress
A dispatch from Elassona the Turkish head
quarters says the report that the Greeks IN
tended mount twenty cannon on an unoc-
cupied point OF the disputed territory of MI
lesna- three miles from Elassona, led Edhem
Pacha TO order the Turkish officers in that VI
cinity to fire on the Greeks at the first sign or
such an attempt. On another occasion an eX-
plosion OF dynamite caused by party OF Greek
engineers who were blasting rock TO make
road so excited the Turks that Turkish oitcer
sent a message warning the Greeks of the 'eX-
treme danger OF such proceedings, ana point
ing out that ut might be Impossible TO re-
strain the Turkish troops" Later advices from
the front say that Edhem Pacha has ordered
all the Turkish troops on the frontier 10 De
under arms all day tomorrow.
Constantinople. April J.-The Turkish Govern
ment denies that any direct negotiations CON
cerning Crete have been entered INTO WIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
REAL ESTATE NAV DYING FROM ASSAULT.

Francis A. McKeone. rea' estate dealer, whose
home Is at No. 205 East Observation-Disclosures
ST. is dying in ST. Francis Hospital from blood
poisoning Last night Coroner Fitzpatrick went
to the hospital to take the mans ante-mortem
statement McKeone told the Coroner that on
February %, at about 10 o'clock at night. ne was was
walking through First-aYc. toward Onc-hundred-
and-nineteenth-st.. when he was suddenly at
tackled from behind by several men; me street
was dark and the assault so sudden that Mcheone
could say nothing of the description of his assail-
ants. He stabbed twice in the head' ana later
he was taken to Harlem Hospital Two Gays
afterward he was transferred 10 st. Francis Hos, Hos
pltal and placed in a private room since then
blood poisoning has developed. and the physicians
do not believe he will 1--we - ,.,.,,
After taking the statement coroner FITZPATRICK
aelsad rho noilce 10 make an Investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06

10 'ne expectation that to-morrow's anniversary
VIII witness the inauguration OF great national
crusade against Turkey. The Government jour
nais publish articles enjoning patience self
cohtrol ana obedience to the authorities; but
these warnings seem to have very little effect
upon the eXcitable popusce which has set its
heart upon war. and will not be baked in it's de-
slres II seems probable that tomorrow will
pass without any provocative action on the part
or the Greek army. Much will depend, of course,
upon the officers, to whom the strictest instruc
tons have been issued Very likely. however.
bands of irreguars will endeavor to cross the
frontier ot various points"
dispatch TO THE Times from Eassona says
IL is reported there that the Greeks propose TO
oegln the attack tomorrow, but the Turkish
position Is almost impregnabe, the heights be-
Ing strongly fortified with artillery.
The Times" will print tomorrow dispatch
from its Rome correspondent saying: 1T is un-
derstood here In official circles that the Ambas-
sadors at Constantinople have drawn up an eX-
tremely broad scheme OF autonomy for Crete,
giving the Assembly power to choose a Gov
ernor, who must afterward be approved by the
Sultan. learn that the Powers are now unani-
nous as to the blockade Of the Piraeus. No
impediment will be placed in the way Of Greek
Warshps, as the Powers do not intend TO make
war upon Greece, but the movement Of Greek
commerce will be rigidly stopped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
DrvOcPATS SWEEP CINCIyNATI

Cincinnati April 5.-The election in Cincinnati to-
dav was for Mayor and other city officers and
rrernbers of the Board OF Legislation. The Re-
publcan ticket was headed by Levi C. Goodale Tor
uavor and tho Democratic ticket by Gustave
ToFG Tafel was elected by a plurality OF 1920
although the city gave Mckinley plurality OF al
most 10000 last November and Caldwell. Repub-
,lcan. for Mayor three years ago a plurality OF
f-55 The total vote was over C5G0. as compared
with IS 900 last November being an unusually large
''I.H fcr a local or sDring election The result
was n defeat FOR George h. Cox. long leader In
thc city and county politics ana contTo4hhs factor
io Sfafe politics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
WILL DR. HUNTER BE WITHDRAWN!

Frankfort Ky, April 5.-Reprcsentailve Andrew
Thompson Of Louisville. who mas beeh suppo'te!
OF Dr. Hunter, says tho doctor cannot Win ana
to-r,gh+ started out for signcrs for new Repub-
lcan caucus The remaining chance for n Sena-
toral election is the possible peaceful withdrawal
OF Hunter. 10 bo followed by the nomination or
Holt or Evans. All wires recently laid have Deen
in the direction Of Evans. But Hunter does not
. g. withdraw and will not unless virtually
taknn off by the Administration. a majority OF the
Republicans will probably never consent 20 ,re ,e
soo1 is evidenced by the fact that Mrs Hunter ana
the doctors baggage arrived from washington
today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
PROTEST AGAINST THE BRONX RIVER BILL

The general alarm felt In Mount Vernon over
the probability OF the passage Of the Bronx River
Sewer bill was manifested last night in the mass
meeting denounce the project. held in the Mount
Vernon Opera House. Judge Isaac y. Mills was
chairman and ex-Mayor Edison Lewis secretary.
and among those on the stage were Mayor Edwin
". Fiskc Colonel Henry Huss. Edward Gay,
George X. Crawford Jared Sanford, George os-
trander and other well-known citizens.
The speakers were Judge Mills and Joseph 3
Woods = resolution denouncing the bill was
adopted and n committee OF seven citizens was
appointed to so to Albany and protest against the
IL -asure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
CLEVELAND AS RUSSELL'S EULOGIST

Boston April 5--John L. Lee. chairman OF the
committee appointed by the city government
range for a meeting in memory OF the late ex-Ciov-
ernor William E. Russell. announces that a special
effort will be made 10 secure the services OF ex-
President Cleveland eulogst. The suggestion has
met with high favor, and at meeting of the special
committee to be called at once. Will undoubtedly
be formally approx ID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
THE PARIS LAID OFF FOR REPAIRS

The American Line steamship Paris will not sail
tomorrow from this port for Southampton ac-
cordng TO her schedule. The bearings OF her star
board propeller have been found 20 be out of order
and repairs will have to be made on them before
she can go to sea. She will be sent to Newport
News TO be dsydocked The steamer Ohio, of the
Red Star Line. will take the freight of the Paris
and the Noordand, of the same line. will carry
the passengers both vessels sailing tomorrow
Among the passengers who were booked to sail on
the Paris are Benjamin Brewster. c. w. Baker.
Assistant Surgeon George ID. Costgan. L. 5. n; T..
ChisWeL John !. Le Lacheur and W. Mckenze.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
riSTGT INDICTED AGAIN.

Boston. April 5.-Another indictment against Jo-
senh A Iaslgi recently Turkish Consul at this port.
who was arrested In New-York, was reported by the
Grand Jury in the Superior Court to-day. This ac-
TO-, uas taken as a precaution against the possible
decision of the United States Supreme Court at
Washington inat the indictments brought against
Iasigi on charges OF embezZlement as the Turkish
Gonsul in this city illegal TO-days indictments
would enable him 10 be re-arrested and held an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-06
SPEED OF TIE IOWA.
IN THE PRELIMINARY RUN SHE WAS MORE THAN
KNOT ABOVE HER REQUIREMENTS.

Boston. April 5.-The newest and most powerful
battle-shp this side OF the globe and the great
est fighting machine OF her class afloat, the Iowa
had a good taste Of what will be expected or her
on Wednesday in a preliminary trial off the New
England coast to-day. She made n magnificent
showing although 1t brought abruptly to a
close hv The tantrlr of New England weather
Iult under the contract requirements or lb kIlots
an hour she added a knot and fraction TO mat
Gr,ure with conditions not altogether In her favor