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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
BAD NEWS FOR SPOILSMEN.
1T is SAID THAT THEY HAVE MIsUNDER-
STOOD BLACK.
THE GOVERNORS FRIENDS DECLARE THAT HE
WILL NOT CONSENT TO ANY MEASURE
WHICH IMPAIRs THE con-
PETITIvE SYSTEM.
lay TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Albany. Feb Let Is said here that Gov
ernor Black will surprise politicians who have
been looking so anxiously for patronage to he
received when he breaks down the Civil Ser
vice rules of the State His reference to taking
the starch OUT of the Civil Service has been
too literally interpreted. Mr.. Blacks friends say
by politicians of the Abe Gruber stamp, and
such are the ones who will be most surprised
when the Governor comes out fairly and square
ly for practical Civil Service. and not prac-
teal avoidance OF Civil Service reform. as
they would have him do.
A radical measure which has been under con-
temptation by various Republican members or
the Legislature has been abandoned tempo
rarily, at least, and this. II is said has been
done at the suggestion Of the Governor, VINO
has informed the Senator's and Assemblymen
concerned that the people will not stand the
breaking down Of a system which has produced
good results. The Forester bill. which. as MT.
FORE ter himself said, would kill Civil Ser
vice" has been shelved for good despite Abe
Gruber's support Of It, and the Reinhard bill,
which was to provide separate Civil Service
Bureau for the District-Attorney's office In New
York City exhibits no signs of life.
A measure carrying out the suggestions or
Governor Black has not yet been drafted. This
fact alone should give encouragement TO the
friends of Civil Service reform. for If the meas
ure TO benefit the sposmen there are only
too many who, long before this. would have
drafted and presented It. 1t is said that the
Governor will proceed carefully In amending
the Civil Service rules and that no scheme VIII
be considered to evade the constitutional re-
quirements as to a competitive system OF ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
MAJOR MKINLEY BETTER.
HE MAY BE ABLE TO GO TO CLEVELAND
TOMORROW OR FRIDAY.
STILL CONFINED TO HIS ROoM-wARNER MILLER
AND HENRY WHITE AMONG HIS woUI.D-pE
CALLERs--NO VISITORS ALLOWED
To SEE HIM.
lHY rELEGRAIu TO THE TRIRrNE.l

TO SEE HIM
(BY TELEGRAPH TO TRIRUNE1
Canton. Ohio Feb. 16-For the first time In
months. the staff of the President-elect found
themselves with the time hanging heavy on
their hands to-day Major Mckinley declined
to see any of the comparatively few visitors who
called. including Warner Miller OF New-York
and Henry White, of Washington. He remained
in his room and In bed most Of the day. obedient
to the command Of DR.. Phillips The latter says
that his distinguished patient is improving rap
idly. and may be able to go to Cleveland on
Thursday or Friday. While Mr. Mckinley has
only a severe cold, his adviser does not intend
to expose him to the slightest chance OF an at
tack of the viruent form Of influenza now
prevalent here.
Mr. Miller seemed considerably surprised when
he learned that he could not see Major Mckln-
ley, and decided to leave town on the noon tram
for Cleveland, where he met Chairman Hanna
The Herkimer statesman expressed the nope
that New-York would yet obtain Cabinet rep
resentative. but shook his head in a manner
indicative Of great doubt. He said that his mis-
sion was not entirely a political one. and init
mated that Nicaragua Canal matters might
have been discussed had tho opportunity pre-
scented itself.
Mr. White. who also failed to see the Presi-
dent elect. said he had been summoned to can
ton. His mission is thought to be in connec-
ton with his old post of Secretary OF the Amerl-
car Embassy at London Mr.. White held this
place for many years, and was succeeded by
james r. Roosevelt. The salary paid is S262J
but the distinction is quite enough to atone FOR
the moderate compensation. Mr. White went
from Canton to Chicago, and hence the story
that Robert r. Lincoln is expectant OF being
sent again to the Court OF st. James
Major McKinley's steward at the White House
will be General James c. Howe. General Howe
was Acknowledgement of Ohio for four years
under Governor Mckinley, and Is the latters
personal friend
During the President-elects retirement his pri-
vate secretary. Mr.. Boyle. is receiving some OF
the callers. Mr.. Boyle has brought his CHEERS
files up to a remarkable state of perfection
since the election, and those competent to judge
say that no President ever began the discharge
Of his public duties with his papers in as ex-
cellent order as are those of Mr.. Mckinley
Every application has been filed and the index
Is complies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
THE BERMUDA ALLOWED TO SAIL.

Washington. Feb. 1G-The Treasury Department
late this afternoon directed the Collector of Gus
toms at Philadelphia to issue clearance papers for
the alleged flibustering steamer Bermuda TO sail
provided the proper affidavit Of intention of sailing
destination is made. This action IL taken on the
advice of District-Attorney Beck OF Philadelphia.
who under instructions from Washington, exam
ined all the facts in the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17

ings have been held in several cities. at which
the speakers have traced the whole history of
Turkish misrule in Crete and have dwelt upon
the promises Of the Porte. broken time and
again. to inaugurate reforms in the island At
these meetings subscription lists were opened
for the benefit of the struggling islanders and
goody sums have been realized
Many young men whose enthusiasm has been
aroused by the heroism Of the Cretan Christians
and the bold defiance of Turkey by the Greeks
have volunteered to with the Christians
and numbers Of them have already started for
Crete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
WESTERN GREEKS READY TO ENLIST.

THEY WOULD PAY THEIR OWN EXPENSES TO GO
TO FIGHT TURKEY
Chicago. Feb. 16.-Of the 100 abe-boded Greeks
in the Chicago colony ready and willing to bea~
arms, nearly 500 had been enrolled tonight for the
regiment which intends to sail for Greece as soon
war is declared against Turkey, to fight for the
motherland. Ever of the Greeks has seen
some military life at home, and six Greek ofrcers
who have lived here for years. will instruct and
command the volunteers. The men intend TO pa
their own
Pittsburg Feb. lS-''If It shall turn out that King
George has mead of more men to maintain the stand
Re has taken with reference TO the possession OF
Crete by Greece, there are between LO and 2p
Greeks in Western Pennsylvania who will not hesi,
tate to throw up their business affairs and set Ssa
for the old country and there take up arms IN
popular and patriotic cause"
So spoke Aristldes Sourla, Greek confectioner
OF this city. to-day. He added: And these men
will be willing to go at their own expense. nor Will
they wait for the King TO issue a call for help. we
are all watching the situation as closely as we can
at this distance and when the need for more help
is indicated. there will be no holding back on our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
4 PHARMACY STUDENT nISSINd.
RELIEVED TO HAVE FULFILLED AN OLD THEA
TO KILL. HIMSELF.

KETJEVED TO HAVE FTTFTT.1.ED N 0T'' I7'1'11''
TO KILL. HIMSELF
Iobn Resack twenty years Old n student at the
cou.ge Of Pharmacy. mysteriously disappeared
fran mis- home. at No BAG Easr Scveniy-iirst-St' OH
Monday and It is feared by MS parents ana ii'"'9
49, hos Fulfilled an old threat of committing
t,,do DIR J. T. Chnclicek. Of No. 2Oi East Sew
lr,y.second-st called last night on Police captain
Grant, at the East Slxty-seventh-st. station ana
,sked him to institute search for the young man
49, nv doctor informed captain Grant that Rcsack
,I hroatoned 10 XIII himself on account OF ms
,tu at being backward In his studies Kesaik
"o,nr,a on Sunday night ne repeated ms lhrtal
of suicide 10 his employer. but returned nome VA
,,nda, morning he left the house. saying ne was
'nna 10 The college. He did not return nome anu
from inquiries made at the college IL was asrm
uss sent out for The young man from Ponce heao
quarters last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
MR.. GAGE LEAVES CHICAGO.

Chicago, Feb 16.-Lyman ]. Gage left the city over
the Big Four Road at o'clock this afternoon bound
with his wife and family, for Washington. They will
20 South first. Il Is explained, possibly visiting
Florida where Mr.. Gage will seek rest and seclusion
before taking up his duties Secretary OF the Treas
,Iry. They expect 10 reach Washington about
March l.
Il do not wish 70 tell my presen: destination"
said Mr. Gage My desire is get a little be-
fore go 70 Washington. I shall stop off somewhere
and try and get a brief respite before taking up my
duties"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
GEN CLAYTON AND THE MEXICAN MISSION

ST Louis Feb. I6.-General Powell Clayton. OF
Arkansas who is here business. yesterday refused
TO affirm or deny that the post OF Minister TO Mexico
had been offered to him by Major Mckinley.
MY friends" said he have moved In the matter
and with what success II would be indicate for me
10 say until after the Inauguration ! will say. how
ever that If the mission is rendered 10 me will ac-
ccpt II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17

Edmund T. Mason. when seen at his office. No q
Greenest yesterday. regarding the foregoing report
said he had had no communication from President
elect Mckinley to the Japanese mission. but
understood that his friends In Ohio had been urging
him for the place He thought his personal acduaint-
arce with CoZOsagara Il cousin of the japanese
Prime Minister. might have had something 10 do with
the movement in his favor
At the time OF the Worlds Fair the japanese mer-
chants having exhibits there gave him a testimonial
IN acknowledgment of his work in helping TO build
up the silk exporting business OF their country. Mr..
Mason has visited Japan several times. and has some
knowledge of the language.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
TO MAKE 1T A TEST CASE.
POSSIBLE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION or An IN
TERNAL REVENUE COLLECTOR FOR
SOLICITING FUNDS.

Cincinnati Feb 1G-The Federal Grand jury Ias'
night issued summonses Tor over one ""n,''' vi
ices IN the case against Joseph Bowling. who
, rorovad nv President Cleveland last month
IRON, the office OF Internal Revenue Collector for
the Ist Ohio District.
This action is understood 70 mean inc criminal
,rosecu,ion of ex-Coector Bowling for soliciting
funds for political purposes while IN oilce. Low
- bae retained n number of eminent lawyers 10
list The decree OF dismissal, and these aitore!s
nropose TO test the law In the defence OF '""""s
after the expected indictment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
A MAss-MEETING OF GREEKS.

A mass-meetng of Greeks will he held at ,
o'clock tonight in Webster Hall, No. lS East
Eleventh-st. Father Aga thodoros Papageorgopulos
of the Greek Church. will deliver prayer. and
there will be addresses by Consu!.General d. =.
Botassi and several Greeks and Americans An
appeal will be made for money to help the 10000
Cretan refugees in Greece. and thanks will he
voted for American sympathy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
THE JAPANESE MISSION.

EDMUND T. MASON. OF THIS CITY. TALKED OF
FOR THE PLACE.
Fond du Lac. Wis. Feb. 1s.-Edmund T. Mason. OF
New-York the senior member of the importing rouse
OF F. 7. Mason & Coz and son of William Mason,
OF this city has assurances OF his selection by Presi-
dent-eect Mckinley as United States Minister 70
japan News 10 that effect has been received by Mr..
Mason's relatives in this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
WHOLESALE CORRUPTION DISCLOSED.

SEVEN OFFICIALS IN ONE COUNTY SHORT IN
THEIR ACCOUNTS.
Rutler. Ind Feb. 16.-Mr Ernest. the expert ac-
countant has filed report OF HIS examination OF
the hooks OF De Kalb County. and finds several
oeicials short $4,000 or this sum ex-Treasurer
Fair is charged with nearly Sl2Wp. ex-Audltor
lem Perry g. 400 and ex-Clerk Moody $500. The
nenes NJ the others who are snort nave not yet
been made public but 1t is stated on good authority
maj an ex Off cial is short nearly AVc another
a. Goo another 5000 and still another 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
pEpEI DEFEAT IN MANILA

Madrid. Feb. 16.-rhe Government has received
dispatch from Manila, stating that heavy hghting
has taken place between the Spanish troops ana
the Philippine rebels In which 400 insurgents were
Li,od aud he roops lost % killed and co wounded.
'rhe troops. a. the point OF the bayonet captured
the entienched positions OF tho rebe4s on the 1hu'
nnn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
NO DANGER OF WAR, HE THINKS.
THE AMERICAN MINISTER AZ ATHENA REPORTS
ON THE CRETAN TROUBLES.

Washington. Feb. l6-Secretary Olney has re-
ceved dispatches from the American Minister at
Athens Mr.. Alexander in regard to the Creta1
crisis including full pres, accounts
In Athens. Mr.. Alexander expresses the opinion
that there is danger of war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17

Elias Boudnot Servoss. father OF the young man
who was killed. arrived In this city yesterday from
Connecticut and was las, night his home. No
2l3 West ne-hundred and wentyninth-st He gave
the following account of the fatal accident:
My son lived at the Whitneyvle house with his
wife and two children and had been spending few
days with him. He killed prize pig on Monday. and
that evening the ferocious dogs OF a man named
Kpke. which had been n nuisance TO the neighbor-
hood. invaded the place, doubt attracted by the
smell of blood The dogs kept me awake all the early
part of the night and did fall asleep until after
midnight. About l o'clock in the morning as near
as can Judge. I was awakened by my son coming
into my room. He told me he had come after the gun
Old breech-loading doube-barrel shotgun. which
kept loaded for burglars and which had not been fired
for years He said he was going TO shoot the dogs
Five minutes later when was almost asleep again.
heard the noise Of two gun shots In another min
ute fell asleep At o'clock yesterday morning I
was awakened by the shTieks Of the hired girl. and
hurrying downstairs found my lying dead the
piazza at the side of the house with CHASTITY wound
in his right breast and another wound his
left wrist
LAS soon as recovered from the shock proceeded
to make investigation. | found a trail OF blood
leading along the piazza 10 the front OF the house.
down the steps the ground and along the ground
for a distance of twenty feet There the trail ended
hut ! could not find the gun until the arrival OF a
couple of neghbors. who discovered il few feet
away from the spot where the trail of blood began
The stock of the gun was quite shattered. and the
breech displaced, and made up minds
that the breech became displaced after the first shot
and that the second barrel had been discharged
through the open breech and had taken effect in my
sons breast and wrist
Others Of my neghbors ventured the opinion that
the dogs had charged upon suddenly and
that swinging the by the barrel he had used il
a club and had thus discharged both barrels into
his body: but | still adhere 10 my opinion as ex-
pressed. An evening paper states that footsteps
and a trail Of blood extend for half mile from the
house. This would suggest murder: but loa III
10 believe that my met with foul play. and be-
sides. did not the footprints and trail OF blood
in my examination
Mr. Servoss Is a retired banker. He comes from
an old Huguenot family. and his grandfather Elias
Boudnot. OF the founders OF the Tammany
Society
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
ELIAS B. SEPTOSS. JR.. SHOT DEAD.
HE WAS TRYING TO CLUB A DOG WITH
GUN WHICH HE THOUGHT WAS
LOADED

New Haven, Conn Feb l6-Elias B. Servoss, Jr,
lost his life this morning In the Servoss summer
home in Whitneyve through a shocking acct
dent. The young man was disturbed by the bark
ing OF a neighbours dog and took gun 10 the porch
to shoot the animal He tried TO fire at 1t. but the
gun did not fire, and he decided that II was not
loaded He then tried to club the dog with the
gunstock. and the weapon was discharged. one shot
entering mis- left side and the other his left wrist
The wound in the side killed him instantly.
As Mr. Sorvoss did not disturb any members Of
the family when he left the house, his absence was
not noticed TIL late this morning, when his dead
body was found. Mr. Servoss. sr. was at the house
at the time His sons body will be taken 10 New
York on Thursday and placed in the Henry Servoss
vault In Trinity Cemetery.
The victim Of the accident was twenty-eght years
old and he leaves a wife and two young children.
He was the seton Of an old New-York family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
CLEVELAND. OLNEY d THL.
TITLE OF A LAW FIRM WHICH 1T Is REPORTED
WILL SOON BE ESTABLISHED IN THIS CITY.

Grand Rapids Mich. Feb. 1G (SpeciaD.-Tt Is
stated that President Cleveland. Secretary OF
State Olney and Edwin +. Uh OF this city.
Ambassador at Berlin will form law partner
shin I'm New York. Mr.. THIS son is authority for
, ha Gfpf
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-23
NATIONAL CLoTHIERs' COMBINE
Representing Annual
Output of $3.50. 600. 900.

CHICAGO. jar "a special to the
Tribune from New York SAYS: After
years OF quiet but persistent effort. the
clothing manufacturers OF the country
have finally organized a combine. 10 'e
known as the National Clothiers' Associ-
alton. The association begins operation
under = consolidation. having this pre-
amble:
The purposes Of this associa tIon shall
be 70 foster and promote the clothing in
dustry OF the United States: 70 promote
uniformity and certainty IN its customs
and usages and harmony % action
among those engaged therein, 70 reform
abuses tn the trade and secure reform
from unjust taxation 20 acquire, pre-
serve and disseminate accurate. reliable
Information relative % the clothing trade
and 70 promote q more enlarged ard
friendly Intercourse among those engaged
therein"
President. Samuel RosenthaI. OF Balti-
more. first vice president Alfred Hook
stader New York, second vice president.
Adoiph Nathan. Chicago. treasurer. Jacob
Schur. Cincinnati TIE board of direct
ors include Abraham J. katx. Rochester:
Marcus Marks New York William :.
Peck Syracuse. Robert II. Wickes. Utica;
William Gushing. Boston. ard Louis II.
kahH. Chicago
The firms pledged 20 the scheme have
an animal output % - 1o6 9sa The
avowed purposes Of the CON bins are 70 do
away with long credits. excessive rating
promote harmony where competition has
heretofore prevailed. According 81 tne
organizers * Is % serve purely az a
heard OK trade. SO 70 speak Tor the cloth
Ing industry They assert that prices ara
not % be "a ruperea with
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-23
UNRESTRICTED Legal. RIGHTS.
Efsstracs of ex-county Auditor sisyd
for Tract Index Rescin6ed-

TACOMA. Jan. 2.--sspeelai.--A contract
I'D BY Tx-esounty Auditor FRANK II. Coy Z
81 tse publishing Of a tract index % tie
ucords OF the auditors Office % Pierce
aarSy has been resciadsd b. The recsntly
seized beard OF county commissioned
|rarsby hangs a tale or January s
|f,zrE r. Glosd. az thar time county audi
L Il. submitted a proposition 10 the board u
aansy commissioners to make an index
sa would show the gFantor. grantee. col
sne and page. where recorded. nature d
sgrument, confederation ADJ brief de-
|sriptsou OF the properly. His proposition
aasG for t4Irty bo0ks, II Sl5 pages each.
|sash would cost ths county $50. and these
ssrs 10 os aIled a. the TaFe u Ga ernts for
aeh entry. Payments were TO be $50 AZ
as time The blank books were delivered
ia q per cent. OF ias amount os each
ar month, the other Is per cent. TO 90
no fund % be paid wasn the work VAS
1nplssed and accepted.
This proposition was accepted by the
mgrEy commissioners January 3. and Mr.
rsya filed a bond OF s3.eoo to properly
ssduct The work. and tie contract was
ssaed
Tas new board was seated January H.
sad when II looked up the records L found
aal the letting 81 this contract was about
Ae Iast act OF the old board. An invesslga-
s1n vas called Tor. fhiz was quietly
raae and Il was found that the cost to the
sunty would BE- about sia.yoa. Then ths
sasscuiiae attorney called the attention Or
as board 10 the following from seeIIon Is3.
&lgs code. volume one.
~Tas person holding The Office OF county
sadlsor. or deputy. or performing Its au-
Is. shall not practice as an attorney, nor
sspressat any person making any claim
sgzEnst The county. or seeking 10 procure
asT legislation or other acton ~ said
saaaty board
Today = meeting was held the contract
rssesnded ard me bond nanlHsd. All oar
Ass are satisfied 10 lei thsmalisr 6rop. ana
d xslsfs AL Sc fled
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The house OF the Texas legislature has
passed a bill prohibiting Sunday base
Fire n the Occidental hotel OF Lake
ss.Soo. Va - 7''2' u.s.
Andrew Carnegie was accorded a re-
eertion at Johnstown. Pa, Thursday
evening.
since the first Of January there has
been a marked increase IN the tide OF
immigration.
General Manager Dickinson. OF the
Union Pacific. has returned 70 Omaha
from an extended trip South
The gross earnings Of the Union Pacific
system fer eleven months Of 1885 amount
70 xlS4s.s9s. an Increase Of sI2s3S.
The big dynamo q the Dynamo Toronto
Electric Company was destroyed by FIRE
Thursday morning.
a duel over a girl was fought last week
IN kenfucky by John Dairy and Ben 5.
DTyman and both were killed
some fifteen large land owners tn TIRE
Upr@r S3c-a meTE0 valley ara pressing %
completion A big colonization scheme
German Savings Bank. pes Moines. has
assigned 30 II T. Blackburn. Capital.
81 roe assets SSH enc undivided profits
81 So. deposits. $4,000
The Marquis 81 Salisbury on October %
stantinople should formulate reforms .
be enforced By the powers
Mrs Mile Gay. az Pueblo. Cot has
caused the arrest u " Euraarte Cav. OF
Alameda. Cal, on charge OF bigamy.
He IS said 10 have four wives
TIE first steamer of a new company.
TIRE san FrancfsCo and Yokohama Trans
portation Company. viii leave Yokohama
about February for Ssa Francisco.
The second IN the series ~ state dinners
was given by President and Mrs Cfpve-
land az the waite House Thursday ~sEAf.
the diplomatic CORPS being fne guests.
Norwegian bark j. BEG Went aground in
the S0utn Pacific ocean last Novsmhe-
ard was abandoned The crew was uirk-
81 up hT 8 narSenuue ard taken 70 san
Francisco
Francis S-h}stte~. y8raoses 20 Be fh@
he8.er attempted sgfzhla in 0g-
6en Wellesley uEet- Abo1t Tas
cloCk he sent into tae tgueh roor %
the EE.on Pacific h1tef. drank q cap az
coffee ard wsnr our an she platform
Soon AFTER ~ operFd pocket knife sna
CIr us throat sever.rs tn- wirdpipe anf
most 90 gre srteries. e1r missing the
t1E1.aF vsta-