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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
OBITUARY..

The sad news was received here today
of the death at Atlantic City, this morn
ing of Richard Lawrence Brenton, son OF
Frank Brenton, of the West Side. Law
renee went to the sea shore some two
weeks ago, in the hope of improving his
health. At first IL was feared that his
lungs were affected, but his physicians
decided that the trouble was nervous
prostration. Brain fever finally resulted,
and from Tuesday last he was uncon-
sciouS. Mrs. Brenton was with him dur
inc his Illness. His father was apprisod
of the alarming turn in his sickness last
week and fastened TO Atlantic City, but
all that loving hands and the best med
ical skill could do was in vain. Lawrence
was in the twenty-third year of his age,
and was greatly beloved by all who
knew him. He was born and reared in
Pittston, but for the past six years was
engaged as bookkeeper with the whole
sale flour house of C. p. Matthews, Sons
* Co., at Scranton. He had recently taxi
en- up outside work for the firm think
ing 1t would agree with him better His
untimely death, just as he was entering
upon a promising manhood Is a great
blow to the afflicted family, and they
have the sincerest sympathy of the com
munity In their deep affliction. The re-
mains were brought home this afternoon.
Yesterdays Pittston Gazette. The flu
neral services will be held from his
NOME, llS Iarke street, west llttSlOH,
Wednesday afternoon at 2.30.
Chester r. Patterson, a well known
architect of Pittston, died at his home
at IL o'clock Sunday morning of stomach
and liver trouble aged "a years He ia
survived by his wife and son, Edward B
one brother, J. E. Patterson, of Wilkes.
Barre, and one sister, Mrs. E. p. Now
Ian, of Newark Valley. The deceased
was one of Pittston's best known resi-.
dents, having filled a place of activity
and prominence in local affairs, CONNER
cial and religious. He was born In Union.
N. Y, in 1888, and for thirty years he
had been q resident of Pittston, assum-
ing upon his arrival there the super
intendency of J. e. Patterson & Co.'S
planning MILL This position he filled un-
til five years ago, when he embarked
in the architectural business with his
son, Ed. b. Patterson. The funeral will
take place today at u o'clock at the home
on Parsonage street, Pittston, the SER
vices to be conducted by Rev. ]. Brad
shaw. At 152 the remains will be taken
to Newark Valley, N Y, for interment.
Mrs. Mary Smith, of Eynon street, died
early Sunday morning. The deceased
was a life long resident of this section
and Is survived by her husband. She was
well known, and is 2S years of age The
funeral services will be held at the late
residence this afternoon at 2 p. m. In
ierment will be made in the Washhurn
street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

The Young Mems Culture class Of
the Plymouth Congregational church
met in regular session last evening at
the church. An int eresting programme
was carried out.
The invitations for the opening re-
ception TO De rendered the friends of the
Electric City WheelniCn have been
issued. The reception will b held at
their club house at 1924 Jackson
street. on Thursday evening next from
8 to 10 o'clock
The latest and best styles. Roberts,
126 North Main.
The members of keystone lodge, No.
81, Loyal knights of America, will at
tend district meeting of the order to
be held at Olyphant on Thursday even
ing. The meeting is held to consider
vital questions to be brought before
the grand lodge meeting in Septem-
ber. A special car has been chartered
for the occasion.
st. Brenden council, Young Mems
Institute. threw open their cosy council
room last evening in honor of the pres
ence Of many of their lady friends.
Music, singing, recitations and other
pleasant diversions helped to spend the
evening. Refreshments were served
and at an early hour the young ladies
departed heartily agreeing that St.
Brenden boys" are good entertainers.
DR.. L. Y. Harrison. Dentist, Mears
Hall. 113 S. Main avenue. 's
Edward Stock, of Tenth street, has
announced himself a candidate for the
prothonotaryship.
The young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard McHale of Price street, was
bitten by dog Sunday afternoon,
while playing near her home. The dog
has disappeared. DR.. F. C. Hall treat
ed the child's wounds which are not
serious.
Verna, the infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Price. of Snyder avenue,
was buried yesterday afternoon from
the parental home. Interment was
made at the Washburn street cemetery.
Another novelty has appeared upon
the West Side cars. Car No. 134 had a
new headlight attached to both plat
forms last evening. The frame of the
| light sets into the dashboard about
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
GREEN RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. John White and daughter,
Minnie, of Green Ridge street, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Jones and daughter, Bessie,
of Deacon street, will leave this morning
for Ocean Grove, where they will spend
the remainder of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Brown, of Capouse
avenue, spent Sunday at Moosic.
A young son was born last Sunday TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Vought, of Monsey
avenue.
Harmon Sheldon, Of Deacon street, is
visiting relatives in Honesdale.
George III. Pearl, of Moosic, called on
relatives In the Ridge yesterday.
The Wonen's Christian Temperance
union will meet at the home of Mrs. Web
ster, l3i2 Capouse avenue, this afternoon
at o'clock. A large attendance is de-
sired.
Miss Grace Webster of Capouse ave-
nue., is entertaining Miss Lizzie Tingley,
of Herrick Center.
Fl. f. Black and son, Harry, of Phia-
delphia. are guests of friends on Adams
avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

Park avenue, will spend few weeks at
Crystal Lake and Lake Idlewilde.
Miss Mary Wren, of Mahoney City,
is the guest of Mrs. John I. Williams,
of South Main avenue.
Miss Ruth Brooks, of Meridian street,
is at Lake Ariel.
John Thomas. of Lafayette street,
has gone to Crystal Lake.
Misses Edith Williams and Louise
Roberts, of Chestnut street, are at
Lake Winola.
Glare NJ. storm, of South Main ave-
nue.. Will visit friends in New York
city and Newark.
The Misses Name and Catharine
Richards, of Second street, are at
Mauch Chunk.
Rev. y. r. Fricker. rector of st.
Johns German Catholic church, Is vis-
iting in Philadelphia and Lancaster.
William ]. jenkins, of South Main
avenue, is visiting at New York city.
Enoch Evans, proprietor Of the At
lantc house, New York city, Is visit
ing West Side friends.
A baby boy made his appearance at
the home uf Mr.. and Mrs. +. Il. Whit
ney yesterday morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
DUNMORE.

Edward S. Kiefer. OF New York city,
made business trip to town Saturday
in the interest of the Western Electric
company. of which he is manager.
Mrs. Allen Smith has returned home
from Madsonville.
Mrs. Nelson Stevens is i'll at her home
on Taylor avenue.
William Jones is contemplating build
ing residence on Troop street.
Edward Jacoby, of Shenandoah, has
returned home after spending a few days
with Oscar Yost.
Mrs. William II. Ulmer has returned to
her home In Williamsport, after spend
ing a few days with her son on Fifth
street.
Leave news items for The Tribune at
Jones' milk depot
Street Commissioner Jackson is making
necessary repairs on Blakely street.
Mrs. Watson Swingle has returned
home after spending a few days with
relatives at Madisonville.
Mr.. and Mrs Stephen Swartz spent
Sunday at Madinsonville.
An alarm from box 81 last evening was
caused by a slight blaze in the cooper
shop of the Keystone Brewery company
on South Blakely street. A bucket of
water soon put the blaze out. The Inde-
pendents, Neptunes, John b. Smiths and
Electrics responded, but their services
were not needed.
Fred wilkins left Saturday night for
Alaska.
Nelson Krotzer, Herman Townsend
Fred Harper and Fred Marsh are fish
ing at No. II pond.
Fred Stevens spent Sunday with his
family at Lake Underwood.
The Mems Guild of st. Marks Eplsco-
pal church. are considering the advisa-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
is NO LONGER PASTOR.

The Plymouth Congregational church
is now without a pastor. The connec-
tion of Rev. Thomas Bell with the
church as pastor ceased Sunday. The
Rev. Mr.. Bell has held this charge for
over two years and has served his
flock capably and faithfully. AS to who
his successor will be is not yet known.
Up to the present time Rev. Mr.. Bell
has not made any statements as to
what pastorate he will accept now that
he has resigned from this one. He
has, however, stated to the Tribune
reporter that he has several invitations
to chose from and it is known already
that he has refused the pastorship of
a church at Summit Hill, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
POSITIVE FACTS ABOUT SCRANTON.
SCRANTON

SCRANTON
Is the Third City Of the Keystone state.
Is a Great ConN ention City.
Has a handsome City and County
Hall which cos. s1,0o00o0.
Has a new Postofiice.
Has several beautiful cemeteries and a
crematory.
Area OF City, 1920 acres.
Population over 10000.
Has Theaters, many Public Halls, 40
Public Schools, 20 Churches.
Has 20 Hotels.
Has 8 Hospitals and Inflrmarles and Two
Asylums.
Has an inexhaustible Pure Water Sup
ply, daily capacity S5,OO0,OOO gallons.
Has possession of unlimited Electric
Power.
Has Board of Trade Building which cost
2J0O00.O0
Has $50 Manufactures and $4,000 opera
tives.
Has 200 Acres Of Park.
Has 50 Miles of Electric Street Railways.
Has 100 Miles Railway Tracks, Seven
Lines.
Has 20 Miles of Asphalted Streets.
Has State Armories.
Has Several Commercial Organizations.
Has a Local Weather Bureau.
Has Trolley Lines to Peckville, Olyphant,
Throop, Taylor, Pittston.
Streets Lighted with Electricity.
Has the Cheapest Coal in the World.
Is the Most Healthful Large City in the
United States.
Has Flour Mills
Has the Largest Coal Supply in the
World.
Has National Banks; capital $3.50, 0OC
surplus 81, 1876, COO
Has Savings Banks; capital $3.50, 900
surplus $4,000.
HnC Tr1Iut nj al on r
plus 100000.
Has Two Free and several other Llbrar.
les, Colleges and Clubs, Historical
Society, a Masonic Temple and So
ciety of Natural Sciences.
Coal Shipments in 1896, %, ,oO0, 900 tons.
Assessed Property Valuation, $20, 900 900.
Has an Estimated Real Property Valua
ton of $780, 1000, zoe.
Has a Public Debt of Less than $500 0O0
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
ENJOYABLE ENENING.

Hyde Park lodge, No. 399, Free and
Accepted Masons, enlvened the regu-
lar business by having II short pro-
gramme Of exercises last evening. The
regular business was made as short as
possible and then the large number
of Masons present enjoyed the interest
ing lecture upon South Africa" made
by Rev. James Hughes. of Kimberly,
s. a. The reverend gentleman is a
mark master at his home. and being
thoroughly in touch with affairs gives
a very entertaining lecture. The Glee
club rendered several selections and
eX-Sheriff A. B. Stevens also spoke.
The other speakers, Rev. Thomas De
Gruchy and District Deputy Thomas
Wells were unavoldably absent. Sew
cral visiting brethren made some short
remarks,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
DISPUTE OVER EXTRA WORK.
s. N. Calender Refuses to Pay Bill
Presented by Charles SiIvius.

An action of Charles Silvius against
S. N. Calender to recover $466 was
heard before Arbitrators c. A. Batten-
herg, Horace E. Hand and George E.
Pryor yesterday. Attorneys c. Com
eggs and c. Reynolds Bedford appear
ed for the plaintiff and Attorney w. s.
Diehl for the defendant.
Mr.. Silvius erected a house on Quin-
cy avenue in this city for Mr. Callen-
der and claims $466 for extra work.
Mr.. Calender disputes the correctness
of the bill on the ground that some of
the alleged extras were not extras and
that much of the work was 40 improp-
erly done that it will have to be torn
out. All of the testimony was not
heard yesterday and the arbitrators
adjourned to meet Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
BOY KICKED BY A HORSE.
Lip of Little Phillips Cruttenden Was
Badly Split.

Phillips Cruttendon A. only three and
a half years old, and.feC the only son of
Professor and Mrs. r.. a. Cruttendon
of 1i12 Washburn street. Last evening
the little fellow met with an accident
which easily could have resulted in
death.
He and his mamma had been driving
during the afternoon with Miss Jennie
Howell of Scranton street, and had
accompanied Miss Howell home Short
S after tea Phillips wandered out OF
the house and going into the barn
was kicked by one of the horses. The
little fellow said he only wanted to
pet the horse. He was taken across
the street tc DR.. Heerman's and it was
found that he only suffered a split
upper lip and the resulting shock.
The lin was sewn up, requiring five
stitches
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

Hector James, of New York city, is
visiting his parents on this side.
Albert Davies. of South Main ave-
nue., is spending a week at the "Dav-
les" cottage at Lake Winola.
Richard Thomas Uew Herbert), of
SHETLAND street. has accepted the pos
ition of canvassing agent for Clarke
Bros. Mr.. Thomas is the we'll known
bass singer.
Miss Mollie Handley, of Roland ave-
nue., has returned from a visit with
Wilkes Barre friends.
Ambrose Kunkel, of Treverton, Pa,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. DePuy,
Of North Lincoln avenue.
Miss Nellie Morgan, of North Hyde
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
MUNYON'S Ai!h%. III III S$s;; SS$is; 3S.;:
herbs, will control this awful complaint
when everything else fails. Munyon's Rene
dies, q separate cure for each disease, for sale
y %o.!s q 2sS. S'nSTslS's; Tiss ASTHMA
delphia, Pa, for free
medical advice.

biltY of running an excursion to Har-
vey's Lake in August.
James Hopkins returned home yester-
day after spending a few days at Moosic
Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Minich are at Fitch
burg, Mass, visiting their nephew,
Charles.
Ira Bidwell is somewhat better.
Frank Jones and sister, Georgie, spent
yesterday at Farview.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
SOUTH SIDE.

Joseph Hannick, of Pittston avenue
is entertaining his SITTER, Mrs. Hoban, Of
New York.
The engagement of Miss Ella Donovan,
OF Irving avenue, and John Jackson, of
Old Forge, is announced.
Misses Annie and Alice Donahoe, of
Wilkes-Barre. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ward, of Pittston avenue.
We laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry. >"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

MYSTIC CURE" for RHEUMA-
TISM and NEURALGIA radically
cures in / to days. Its action upon
the system is remarkable and mystic
rious. 1t removes at once the cause
and the disease Immediately disap-
rs cents. Sold by Carl Lorenz, drug
gist, AIS Lackawanna avenue, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
lUest Side and City Suburban

eight inches above the floor level. The
light is furnished by sixteen candle
power incandescent and is much more
brilliant than the ordinary oil head
light. This Is its first trial and has
worked splcrdidly.
We laundry stiff collars with soft
button holes. Crystal Laundry. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
West Side Business Directory.

NOI NV TUb1IOs
B: @: MORGAN & SON, NoTARIEs
Public, Real Estate, Foreign Exchange
and Ocean Ticket Agents. Rents col
lected. Prompt monthly settlements.
Office 1104 Jackson street, over Mus
graves drug store.
HARRIET J. DAVIS, FLORIST.-Cut
flowers and funeral designs a speciality;
lN south Main avenue: two doors from
jackson street.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for
anything you have to SELL Furniture,
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock of j. c, King. 701 to 7o9 West Lack.
awanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Qu,nine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il
fails to cure. rs cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

JAS ]. II. HAMILTON, ATTORNEY
at-Law As Commonwealth bldg, Scran-
ton,
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d. b. RDPLOGLE, ATTORNEY-LOANs
negotiated on real estate security.
Mears building, corner Washington ave-
nue. and Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

THE TRIBUNE PUBLISHING co,
North Washington Avenue-Linotype
Composition of all kinds quickly done.
Facilities unsurpassed In this "egion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
Miscellaneous.

BAUER'S ORCHESTRA-MUSIC FOR
balls, picnics. parties, receptions, we'd
dings and concert work furnished For
terms address r. ]. Bauer, conductor,
III Wyoming avenue, over Hulberts
music store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

I. A. wATRES, ATTORNEY-AT-LAw
4o3 Lackawanna ave, Scranton, Pa.
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WATSON, DIEHL, HALL & KEMMER-
ER-Attorneys and Counsellors-at-Law;
Traders National Bank Building; rooms
0, 8, 9 and 1O third floor,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

JAMES W. OAKFORD, ATTORNEY;
at-Law. Rooms 5l4, 5l5 and SIG, Board
OF Trade Building.
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FRANK r. OKELL. ATTORNEY-AT-
Law, Room 5, Coal Exchange Scranton
Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20
Hotels and Restaurants.

SCRANTON HOUSE, NEAR D., L. & w.
passenger depot. Conducted on the Eu-
ropean plan. VICTOR KOCH, Prop
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

G. r. PITCHER, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Commonwealth building, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

MEGARGEE BROTHERS, PRINTERS
supplies, envelopes, paper bags, twinc.
Warehouse 1870 Washington avenue.
Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

FRANK p BROWN & CO., WHOLE
sale dealers in WOODWARD, Cordage and
oil Cloth 100 West Lackawanna ave.
THOMAS AUBREY, EXPERT AC-
countant and auditor Rooms l9 and 20,
Williams Building, opposite postoffice.
Agent for the Rex Fire EXtinguisher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-20

ALFRED HAND, WILLIAM j. HAND,
Attorneys and Counsellors, Common
wealth building. Rooms 10, 20 and 2l.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-06
Viewed in London.

LONDON, March cit is generally
believed here that war between Greece
and Turkey is imminent. The decIs-
ion of Greece to defy the powers is con
firmed on all sides.
1t is generally felt in England that
the dispatch signed by a hundred lib
eral and national members of the
house of commons, sent last evening to
the king of Greece, expressing sympa-
thy with the efforts of the Greek ma
tion and governmental behalf of Crete
was a great mistake, and will only
mislead the king and nation into the
belief that Great Britain will not join
the powers in coercive measures.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-06
FREE TO EVERY MAN.
The Method of a Great Treat
mentlfor Weakness Of Men.
Which Cured Him After Everything
Else Failed.

Painful diseases are bad enough, but when
a man is slowly wasting away with nervous
weakness, the mental f~orbodings are ten times
worse than the most severe pain. There is
no let up 10 the mental suffering day or night.
Sleep is almost impossible and under such a
strain men are scarcely responsible for what
they do. For years the writer rolled and
tossed on the troubled sea offs xual weakness
until 1t was a question whether he had not
better take a dose OF poison and thus ends
all his troubles. But proyidential inspiIa
ton came to his aid in the shape Of combi-
nation OF medicines that not only completely
restored the general health, but enlarged his
weak and emaciated parts 10 natural size and
vigor, and he now declares that any man who
will take the trouble to send his name and
address may have the method Of this wonder
full treatment free. Now when / say free i
mean absolutely without cost, because | want
every weakened man TO get the benefit OF my
experience.
] am not a philanthropist, nor do pose as
an enthusiast, but there are thousands OF men
suffering the tortuTes Of weakened manhood
but get such q remedy as the one that curerd
me. DO not try to study out how can afford
to pay the few postage stamps necessary 10
mail the infomrtion. but send for IL and learn
that there are a few things on earth that
although they cost nothing TO get they are
worth a fortune to some men and mran 10
lifetime Of happiness TO most OF US. Write a
Thomas Slater, Box 800, Kalamazoo, Mich
snd the information will be mailed in a plain
sealed envelope.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-06
Who Said So2

The man who said that the hardest
part of an eastern trip came after
leaving the Mississippi river, never
journeyed between Minneapolis or st.
Paul to NJ ilwaukee or Chicago over
the lines of the Wisconsin Central,
for the accommodations over this
route are unsurpassed, the connections
are close, thus doing away with vexa-
tious delays. The DINING car service
is the remark of all travellers who go
this way; a good square meal at
reasonable prices. For particulars
address Geo. S. Batty, General Agent,
246 Stark street, Portland, Oregon, or
Jas. G. Pond, General Passenger
Agent, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, or APP
ply to your nearest ticket agent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-03-06
GREECE
Will Defy All the Powers
Cretan Problem Must Be Def
nelly Settled.

ATHENS, March GA statement
made by King George in an interview
is probably ! forecast Of the re-
ply Greece willmake to the identical
note of the powers, insisting upon the
withdrawal Of the Greek fleet and
troops from Crete within six days
from noon Of Monday last. His ma
jesty said:
"The Greek nation is unable to bear
any longer the strain and excitement
caused by the constant Cretan revolu-
tions and our finances will not permit
us to support the refugees who now
number about 1000. Nothing will
prosper in Greece until the question
is definitely settled.
Autonomy of Crete Is out of the
question, because the Cretans reject
it and have lost faith In the promises
of the powers. They prefer to die in
their W defense rather than to be
laughtered like Armenians.
"The recall Of the Greek troops
from Crete would mean a signal for
new massacre on a large scale, owing
to the fierce fanaticism of the Mus
sulmans, who see they have the sup
port of the six grert powers, since the
latter covered the Turkish attack un
the Christians and shelled the victor
ious Cretans fighting for freedom and
the cross, and at the moment when
the Turks were compelled to re
tire"
Premier Delyannis, in an interview
is reported to have reiterated tina
the Greek troops would not be with
drawn from Crete, and expressed thu
fear that the national clamor woult
compel the government to invad
Turkey. Greece, he is quoted as say
ing, had not accepted the scheme 70
autonomy for Crete, proposed by tn
powers. The premier ask that a pie
bescite of the Cretans be taken, an
, added that Greece would prefer t
disappear from the map rather tina
withdraw her forces from Crete i
0 the face OF threats.