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13(5. NO. 67 PHILADELPHIA, ONDAY, MARCH 8, 1897. 10 PAGES. ONE CENT.

VIO HEARS JEWMM PREACH PENROSE A. M'CLAIN FOR DOYLE'S PUCE His Name Said to Have Been Approved Of by Senators Quay and Penrose. AFTER MMff YEARS Aged Man Accused of a Crime of Long Standing. The President Attends the Metropolitan Methodist Church Wi.h His Mother. His Health Has Suffered Through His Arduous Work in the Last If El I 1 Wmm.

QUAY TO VISIT HIS FLORIDA RESORT MURDER CHARGED BISHOP'S POINTED WORDS LEADERS IN CONFERENCE ANTI-COMBINERS' CHOICE NOW LOCKED UP IN JAIL "Oh, We've All Been Here Before, Many a Time. GREECE DECIDES TO DEFY THE POWERS King George Approves of His Cabinet's Determination Not to Recall the Troops and Fleet From the Island of Crete. -0 I His Sermon Was on the Regeneration of Modern Society Statesmen Warned. PRESIDENT JIcKINLEY ATTENDED church for the first time since his inauguration. He heard Bishop Dreach at the Metropolitan Methodist Church.

WASHINGTON, March 7. President McKinley attended church on his first Sunday in Washington. So did about private citizens who wished to catch a glimpse of him. Although it has been settled that the President is to be a regular attendant at Foundry Church, at Fourteenth and streets, his first church going was by special arrangement to hear a sermon by Bishbp John P. Newman, at the Metropolitan Methodist Church, at 4 street.

street in front of the church was ked with people two hours before regular time for service, but anti- ating the crush only pewholders re admitted at 10.30 o'clock. Then tJhe crowd was let. in gradually and lilled every available foot of standing oom from a triple row of chairs in ront of the chan to the back row of the gallery. THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES. The President drove down from the White House with Mother McKinley and General Osborne.

There was a double file of policemen under Lieutenant Kelly of the Sixth precinct at the door, and these ch-ared the way for the party, which entered the church. President McKinley supporting his mother on his arm and General Osborne following. A pew had been reserved near the front of the church, and in this with the President's party, was Secretary J. Addison Porter and Mrs. Porter.

President McKinley bowed his head for a moment after being seated and then leaned back in the corner of the pew waiting for the service to begin. Rev. Hugh Johnstone, pastor of the ciiurch, assisted the Bishop, making tlie opening prayer and announcing he hymns. In the pulpit also was Rev. Dr.

Manchester, of Canton, Pres ident McKinley sormer pastor, lirst hymn "was particularly appropriate, beginning with the lines: "Watchrnan, tell us of the night, What its signs of promise are." Dr. Johnston also specifically mentioned the President, the Cabinet and Congress in the petition for blessing in his opening prayer. THE SERMON. Bishop Newman's sermon was on the text in the gospel of St. Matthew, "For he came not to call the righteous, dui sinners to repentance." it was rather a pointed sermon on the regen eration of modern society, whose hope, the speaker declared, lay not in government, education, nor philanthropy, but in accepting the doctrine and philosophy of Christ.

He warned statesmen especially to "stand back, and not be deluded by the belief that any form of government, autocratic, aristocratic, democratic, or republican, could suppress vice and foster virtue to the ultimate health and well-being of the nation." When this warning was came an audible and devout "amen" from the corner near the chancel. The Presidential party remained till the singing of the final hymn after the last verse of which they arose and preceded by two ushers.left the auditorium and were driven back to the White House. GENTRY MUST HANG Madge Vorke's Slayer Hears the Death Warrant Read. ThA Hpflth wonunt firtnw execution for April 22 was read to James I B. Gentry Saturday afternoon by Sheriff! trow.

crow was accompanied only by Deputy Pennewill and a clerk. Gen try was overcome by the ordeal. He spoke no word, either during the reading of the warrant or upon its conclusion. Gentry occupied one of the condemned cells in Moyamensing prison and is said to be in fragile heaJth although some-jvhat better than he was some months ago. The killing of Madge Yorke, the I actress, by Gentry, and his recent trial, in which the late Charles W.

acted as counsel, are still fresh In the public mind. The long delay between the murder and the reading of the death warrant has resulted from action of Gentry's counsel, but it is thought that every chance of escape from the gallows is now over, and that Gentry will meet his fate. DIED AT 154 YEARS OF AGE arprislnsr Story of Longevity Told It GUADALAJARA, March 7 Fu-. eral ceremonies took nlace v.ct.,. over the remains of Jesus Camprehe who claimed and backed up his claims with almost indisputable proof to have been born in Spain 154 years ago.

He said ne was born in Soain in 1742 and came to this country when he was 24 years old. He was living with his great-great-greatgramlson and had copies of a church register at Valladolid, Spain, showing the date of his birth and baptism, December 12. 1742. Camprehe was in full possession of his mental faculties to the last. PRISONER'S SUDDEN DEATH Th tht ClA, WEYLER'S MISSION Said He Intended to Complete Gomez's How Spanish Soldiers Made a.

Reign of Terror in Town. HAVANA, via Key West, March 7. The following has been received from Sylvester Scovel by carrier: Calaboose, No. 1, Prison of SanctJ Splri-tus, Cuba, March 1. A veritable reign of terror has lasted in this town during the ten days of General Weyler's stay.

From 15,000 to 20,000 regular troops have jammed the narrow streets." Women and children have been afraid to leave their homes. Many of those who ventured into the streets were grossly insulted. Some idea of how Spain is making war here, may be gained from Weyler's own words. Two weeks ago this Captain-General of all Cuba had the Aldermen of the town "and the townspeople assembled in the public square. Addressing them he said: "Last year Gomez and Maceo went west, destroying right and left.

This year I am coming east to finish what they left. I am going to make grim war here, and before I get through the country will be bare as the palm of my hand." The troops in the town have acted like vandals. Cattle for this large number of soldiers has been killed on the public streets and their entrails left under the hot Cuban sun, spreading disease. Bobbery by soldiers became prevalent. All about town the skies are dark with the smoke of burning property.

Five newly-built houses of American estates at Tuinicu, near here, have been devas-tatftd. All the caae burned by the troops four days ago. Farm houses were razed to the ground. Whoever the Cuban chief near here has been he has been doing some hot fighting. Fully 5O0 wounded men have been brought back to town by ox teams.

FILIBUSTERS BAFFLED Storm and a Timid Captain Keeping Them at Atlantic City. Special to The Inquirer. ATLANTIC CITY, March 7. The Cuban filibustering expedition which was to have left this city on Friday night is still here, the skipper of the yacht which was engaged to carry the forty men to a steamer lying in wait several, miles up the coast having refused to leave the inlet in the face of a stornu As the inlet channel is impassable the filibusters are becoming tired of the delay, and some threaten to desert. All but a few members of the party are Americans, and several are said to be enlisted men of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

The leader is a Cuban whose identity is kept secret, the men addressing him as captain. Watch In er for an Expedition. Special to The Inquirer. TALLAHASSEE, March 7. Reports from Carrabelle, fifty miles south of here on the Gulf, states that the cruisers Montgomery, Marblehead and one other arrived there this morning searching for a Cuban expedition that was supposed to leave soon.

A large party of Cubans and some heavy freight in bacon boxes passed through for that section last week and a dozen special Treasury agents have been watching for them. Three Friends Passes Out to Sea. Special to Th Inquirer. JACKSONVILLE, March 7. The Three Friends, with three large barges in tow, seemingly heavily loaded, passed here at 5 P.

M. to-day heading out to sea. It is known here that active work has been in progress at Miami for some days getting supplies stored there weeks ago in shape to ship. All the men-of-war being on the gulf, the coast here Is clear. THE WEATHER Forecast from Washing-ton.

For Kastern Pennsylvania and New Jerwy Fair, followed by cloudy and threatening weather Monday evening; warmer; southeasterly winds. Yesterday's Temperature. a 3 5 5 2. E. Weather.

8 A.M.. 30.62 26 74 N.E. 20 .00 Clear. 8P.M.. 30.63 31 68 E.

8 .00 Hear. Maximum temperature, 2.45 P. 36 Minimum temperature. 7.35 A. 2 Mean temperature 31 Normal temperature 39 Sunshine (per cent.) 10O Deficiency of temperature 8 Accumulated excess of temperature since March 1 26 Accumulated excess of temperature since January 1 6 Deflcienc yof rainfall since March 1 B5 Deficiency of rainfall sir.ce January 1...

.99 V. S. Weather Burean Bulletin to Philadelphia Inqnirer. Philadelphia, March 7, 1897. PLACE 5 I ff Weather.

Eastport, Me. Boston New York City. Norfolk, A'a Jacksonville Atlanta Memphis Cincinnati Detroit 22 W. .00 Clear. 24 N.E.

6 .00 Clear. 30 N. lO .00 Clear. 38 N.E. 16 .00 Cloudv.

60 N.E. 12 -O0 Cloudy. 50 N.E. 12 Cloudy. 64 N.

.00 Clear. 42 N.E. .00 Cleai-. SO E. 8 .00 Clear.

Revs. J. P. Duffy and G. W.

Jacoby Write to the District Attorney. SENATORS DURHAM AND VARE had a conference with United States Senators Quay and Penrose in Washington yesterday, and it is said that Penrose A. McClain will be their candidate for Revenue Colector. A conference "between United States Senators Quay and Penrose and State Senators Durham and Vare, of this city, was held in Washington yesterday, at which the question of filling the vacant Collectorship of Internal Revenue in this city was discussed. State Senator Andrews went down to Washington with Durham and Ar)re, but his mission, he said, was a private one, not connected with Philadelphia politics.

It is believed that a name was agreed on for the place, and that the man selected will receive the warm support of Quay The fact that the two Sena tors had an interview with President McKinley leads Philadelphia politicians to-believe -that the; appointment will' very many days. McCLAIN THE MAN. None of the gentlemen would talk about the subject on their return to the city late last night, nor would they admit that an had bean reached. But there were indications, however, that pointed strongly to Select Councilman Penrose A. McClain, of the First ward, as the lucky man.

The appointment of McClain will be one that will be received with great favor by the Anti-Combine forces in the city and in fact by the entire community. For a year past McClain has been the foremost figure in the efforts to have League Island recognized, and his labors in this direction have brought him in close touch with the business community. McClain is a strong Anti-Combiner, he being among the first to enter into the alliance with the Vares for the overthrow of Amos M. Slack in the First ward. McClain, as well as pinfi: a "member of Select Council, represents the First ward in the Republican City Committee.

The Collector-ship pays a salary of a year. There are a number of places at the Collector's disposal, some of which are quite desirable. As the resignation of William II. Doyle leaves the post vacant it is believed that the President will name a man for the place. And it is now believed that that name will be Penrose A.

McClain. A REPLY TO PENROSE. Rev. G. W.

Jacoby and Rev. J. P. Duffy, the two ministers arrested for libel by Senator seem to resent the latter's generosity in writing a letter to District Attorney Graham saying that at the solicitation of friends he was willing to let the case drop. They have written a letter to the District Attorney, in which they say: "If the Senator determines to abandon the prosecution, we cannot prevent it.

We have vainly endeavored, ever since its origination, to force to a speedy hearing this prosecution. At all times we have been ready and anxious, as we are now, for a hearing. "We are conscious that we have done no wrong to Senator Penrose. We published neither infamous nor false allegations. We did take an active part in opposition to him as a candidate for public office.

This was done on our own responsibility, not as the hirelings of any one. What was done ami said was in the performance of what we esteemed a duty, and all that we said we are prepared to sustain in a tribunal of Justice. No friends of ours have requested this prosecution shall stopped. It is not our desire that it shall be stopped. "Senator Penrose has preferred his request.

We have defined our position. We expect that you will take such steps as you deem to be in the line of your duty as prosecuting attorney of this county, but we do not wish you to act under any misapprehension concerning ourselves or our desires." The substance of the letter was telegraphed to The Inquirer's Washington Bureau and a correspondent saw Senator Penrose at the residence of Senator Quay. The Senator did not seem to take this new move very seriously. He carefully read the telegram from Philadelphia which was handed him containing this information, said, with a smile: "This is news. Some one seems to be very vindictive.

Well, I will not make any reply just now. I will wait until I learn all the facts in the case before I decide upon my course of action. As has been already published, I wrote to District Attorney Graham on February 28 giving the reasons why I had decided not to prosecute the defendants, and asking him to enter a non-prosequi or dispose of the case any way he saw fit. I have not received any reply to that letter yet, from the District Attorney, and until he notifies me officially of the intentions of the defendants I do not care to make any statement. I will be heard from at the proper time." 2 PENNSYLVANIA NEWS.

NEWS OF NEW JERSEY, WASHINGTON NEWS. 3 NEWS OF THE CHURCHES. GENERAL ADVERTISEMENTS. 4 FITZ HAS ANOTHER DREAM. MOTT MAY BE CHAIRMAN.

THE BIG BILLIARD TOURNEY. 5 WOMAN'S PAGE. SUNDAY AT ATLANTIC CITY. BOOK REVIEWS. 6 EDITORIALS.

THE NEW BRIDGE. 7 ROBERT P. PORTER'S LETTER. INQUIRER NIGHT SCHOOL. 8 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. REAL ESTATE NEWS. i BTTr'V -wrvws GENERAL ADVERTISEMENTS. Surprising Case in Perry County Other Arrests Are Expected to Be Made. A PERRY COUNTY MAN HAS BEEN arrested charged with having murdered an 18-year-old girl twenty-eight years ago.

He is locked up in jail and other arrests may follow. NEW BLOOMFIELD, March 7. Hugh Smith, aged 75 years.was locked up in the Perry county jail late last night, on the charge of murdering a young girl twenty-eight years ago. Smith's home is in Madison township, this county, and the girl he is alleged to have killed was named Matilda Snyder. She was aged 18 years and lived close by Smith.

The girl disappeared about twenty-eight years ago and no traces of her were ever found. No suspicion was ever attached to Smith until recently, when, it is said, that some trouble arose between him and the man who is said to have assisted him in disposing of the body. It was then that the matter came before the District Attorney and resulted in Smith's arrest. It is alleged that after the girl was killed by Smith, her body was cut into small pieces. These were carried to a saw mill in the vicinity on the same night, after which the building was set on fire and all traces of the crime were removed.

It is not known exactly what evidence is in possession of the District Attorney, but other arrests are expected. i PEARY'S NEVV PLAN Will Make SjHteraalic Advance tlie Pole. Special to The Inquirer. NEW YORK, March 7. The council of the American Geographical Society, at its regular meetine- vpstprriav terrmiri.

unanimously approved a scheme for a Polar expedition, submitted by R. E. Peary, United States Navy. A committee composed of former Rear-Admiral Bancroft Gherardi. President Charles P.

Daly and Chandler Bobbins had investigated Lieutenant Peary's project, at the direction of the society, and reported it in their Judgment practicable and worthy of support. The report was approved. It was then resolved to subscribe towards the expense of the proposed expedition, provided such subscriptions are needed, and that other subscriptions sufficient to warrant the undertaking secured by Lieutenant Peary. Mr. Peary's project embraces a systematic advance overland across the Greenland plateau by means of a system of stations to be established gradually, starting from some point on the coast to be used as a base of supply, which are to be carried there annually by a.

ship sent from this country. MONEY WAS BAD Two YonngT Men Charged Witb PnssiDK Connterfeit Coins. Two young men who claim to bo brothers were held under $SOO bail by Magistrate Fulmer yesterday on the charge of passing counterfeit money. They were arrested on Saturday night by Policeman Durper, of the avenue station, after they had, it Is alleged, victimized a number of people in the southern section of the city. A number of base five-cent pieces were found on one of the men.

He tried to throw the base coin away while being taken to the station house in the patrol wagon, but he was detected by Sergeant Rlvel. The men are alleged to have passed counterfeit half dollars on several of their victims. 91GO Steinway I'prlK-ht Piano, $200 9CHOMACKER UPRIGHT, self-play ing piano complete with music. PIAN1STA, elf-playln? upright piano complete with music. Upright pianos 5 per month.

Have heard THE ANGELV3J RAMSDELU 1111 Chestnut street. Spemcerinn Bninei ColleRre, 1320-22 Chestnut rt. OXE WEEK'S CLOSIXG SALE AT HALF PRICE! For thia week only, commencing- to-day Monday, March 8, and ending Saturday next, March 13. Our formal opening of New Spring Clothe will take place one week hence, and we must prepare for it! While we have ample accommodation fo the sale of Clothes, we, have no room fo storing them away! this, and other sufficient reasons, we will, thlF week, close out our remaining Fall and Winter Stock at Bxactly One-Half the former prices! Our policy has been to keep up as full ft stock as possible, to the very end of the season, for the accommodation of our great and growing trade! Now we shall want to display our Spring Clothes, and must get the Fall and "Winter Stock out of tbe way! Txr aan't trll voti whftt our CTlotheit nrt You know them well! We simply say, the Quality, at every price, is better this year than ever Deiorei Every Suit, Overcoat and pair Trousere will be sold at Exactly One-Half the former price! From a Two Dollar pair of Trousers that will be closed for A Dollar, up to a Forty-eight Dollar Montagnac Overcoat that will go for Twenty-four, every Garment will be sold for Exactly One-Half the former price 1 Terms: Cash only. Alterations charged for.

No goods sent on approval, Money refunded on all g.xids returned ap ta Friday night. Free delivery suspended during this sale, except to customers in or Camden, and to Rail Road Stations in city! Sale for this week only, commencing today, and ending Saturday next, March 13. PERRY Jk CO, XS20 Cfeeatnat Street. Senators Quay and Penrose Meet Durham, Andrews and Pettit Their Plans. SENATOR QUAY HAS DECIDED TO go to San Lucie to recuperate for the work of the coming extra session.

An important conference was held yesterday. Special to The Inquirer. THE INQUIRER BCRHAB. 1410-12 Street N. W.

WASHINGTON, March 7. Senator Quay has decided to go to Florida for rest. He will depart from this city at 11 o'clock to-morro-w morning for his estate at San Lucie, and will be accompanied by his wife and daugh- ters. The Senator did not intend to leave Washington for some time, as he had hoped to remain here and use his good offices with the administration in the interests of those of his political supporters who are candidates for Federal positions. But his health has been failing him lately, and it is only by the urgent advice of his physician that he has consented to take a rest.

Senator Quay's arduous duties on the Appropriations Committee and his faithful attendance at the protracted sessions of the Senate incident to the close of the Fifty-fourth- Congress, during which no member of that body worked harder than the distinguished Pennsylvanian, have told upon his constitution. He proposes to take an active part in the discussion and perfection of the new Tariff bill when it reaches the Senate, and, as in the past he will see to it that Pennsylvania's vast industries are properly taken care of. To fit himself for this task he deems that a rest now is essential. HIS PLANS. He will, therefore, remain in Florida until he has fully recuperated.

He may return to Washington within ten days or he may remain away until the flrst of Aprili just as the state of his health dictates. In the meantime will remain in constant communication with Senator Penrose, and will endeavor to obtain from the new administration proper recognition for his friends and followers are seeking -office. Shortly after his return from Florida the Senator will pay his promised and long-deferred visit to Harrisburg in the interests of the reform measures which are to be submitted to the Legislature. There was an extended conference at Senator Quay's residence this afternoon. Thoss present were Senator Quay and Penrose, State Senators Durham and Andrews, and Silas W.

Pettit, of counsel for the Senatorial Invest'gating Committee. Mr. Pettit brought with him from Philadelphia a copy of the report which is to be submitted by the Investigating Committee to the State Senate. REPORT APPROVED. Mr.

Quay read the report carefully and approved it substantially as written, with the exception of a few minor corrections which he suggested. The bills which the report recommends for correction of the municipal abuses disclosed by the Senatorial probe were also discussed. The report will probably be formally adopted by the Investigating Committee at a meeting in Harrisburg some time this week, and it will then be promptly submitted to the Legislature. After the conference Senator Quay received quite a number of callers, prominent among whom were Congressman James Young, of Philadelphia, and ex-Congressman Frfed C. Leonard, of Potter county.

Senator Penrose has filed at the State Department the application of Dr. Hugh Pitcairn, of Harrisburg, for the post of Consul-General to Berlin. Dr. Pitcairn is one of the best-known physicians in Pennsylvania and is warmly indorsed by Senator Penrose. He is a member the State Board of Medical Examiners, in which body he represents the Homoeopathic Medical Society of Pennsylvania, He formerly resided in Altoona, 'here he owned and edited a leading newspaper.

Senator Penrose to-day said that despite the published reports, he oad not indorsed the application of Joan Twee-dale, of Philadelphia, for the Assistant Secretaryship of War, nor did he know anything about the gentleman's candidacy beyond what he had read in the newspapers. STEWART DECLINED. Those on the inside say that Adjutant-General Thomas J. Stewart, of Pennsylvania, was offered this place by Secretary of War Alger, but he promptly declined it. General Stewart traveled with General Alger on an extensive stumping tour during the Presidential campaign and the two veterans became quite intimate.

The offer was made by General Alger directly after Major McKinley had summoned him to Canton. General Stewart declined it for the reason that his present duties as Adjutant-General are congenial to him. The friends of Colonel John A. Wieder-sheim, of Philadelphia, are actively pushing his candidacy for Commissioner of Patents. Yesterday Jerome Carty called on Pr-sident McKinley and spoke a good word for his fellow-townsman.

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Greelis Hold a Sleeting. The Greeks of this city held a meeting at 1213 Market street yesterday afternoon, to discuss the Cretan situation. They are in favor of defying the Powers to the last, although they have received no official notification of their government's intention. KEEP TO THE RIGHT Red Lights on Broad Street Make a Sensation. Reserves Have to Work Overtime to Enforce the Xew Rig-lit-of-the-Hoad Ordinance.

Broad street for almost its full length last nisht presented a curious spectacle, for at every square stood a policeman with a danger signal in the shape of a red lantern ready to flag, caution or arrest, if necessary, bicycle riders, scorchers or drivers of vehicles who persisted in driving on the left side. Bicycle riders who passed street crossings without ringing their bells or giving pedestrians some warning of their coming were also liable to arrest. Director Riter inaugurated the idea, and he declares that the practice of riding on the wrong side of the street must be broken up. The officers, however. had but little time to look out for offenders, for every one almost was.

kept busy answering inquisitive citizens as to the why and the wherefore of the new scheme. Director Riter has tried to break up the practice of scorching and riding on the wrong side of the street by placing reserves on some street corners, but that method failed to work. To the Reserves, however, the idea is anything but agreeable. It means for them just ono and one-half hours' extra work each day. Formerly the big blue-coats reported at 7.30 A.

M. and finished at 11.00 P. M. Now they will go on at 7, and their labors are not complete until 12. Standing in the middle of the street over a red lamp was also a little too suggestive of the days made famous by Director Stokley's crusade to suit the sensitive feelings of some of the Reserves.

The Reserves, were unmercifully guyed, and early in the evening dubbed the "Broadway Squad" by a facetious passer-by. The name caught on, and is likely to stick. The Reserves were on duty in the centre of the city, and on the rest of the big street officers from the various districts were stationed. They, too, had to work overtime. LEAGUE ISLAND'S FUTURE Select Councilman McClain Pleased Over Its Prospects.

Select Councilman McClain, chairman of the special committee of Councils that recently went to Washington to urge appropriations lor the League Island m.j ai la yai Ljuuiaiiy pieasfu over the provision made for improvements at League Island in the Naval Appropriation bill for the next fiscal year. "I know of no committee of City Councils," said Mr. McClain last night, "appointed for a similar purpose that has ever accomplished more than was achieved by the committee which asked the Federal Government to do something for League Island. So thoroughly did the committee impress the members of the Naval Committee of Congress with the importance of their mission that the appropriation bill for the fiscal year beginning July l.next contains an item of over $100,000 for dredging the back channel, besides a substantial amount for repairs to the dry dock. "This means that League Island's claims have at last been recognized by the national government.

The numerous recommendations of Secretaries of the Navy and of boards and commissions of naval officers in favor of placing the station on a first-class plane have at length been heeded, but it required a vigorous movement by the city of Philadelphia to persuade Congress to act. "I believe," concluded the Select Councilman, "that League Island now. ha? a great future as a naval station, and that before many years have passed Hi least one thousand and perhaps twice as" many men will find employment there." MISS EDITH MASON HURT Slie Is Thrown From Her Bicycle in a Street Collision. A rather serious, but fortunately not a dangerous accident, occurred to Miss Edith Mason, prima donna of the Castle Square Opera Company, yesterday, at Broad street and Montgomery avenue, when the bicycle upon which she was riding came into collision with another wheel, upon which was seated Mr. C.

Dehaven, of Tioga. Miss Mason, who is a good rider, was just returning to her home from an outing, and had reached the corner of Broad street and Montgomery avenue when the mishap occurred. Just how it happened no one seems to know, but both wheels were going it a fair. rate of speed, Miss Mason coming in Montgomery avenue, and Mr. De-haven coming north on Broad street.

The misunderstanding as to which was to give way to the other evidently caused the collision. It was at the noon hour, when the big churches in the immediate neighborhood were being emptied, and in a few moments a very large crowd gathered around. Miss Mason was conveyed to her home, suffering from shock and several bad bruises. H-r physician was hastily summoned, who thought that with perfect quiet and the Judicious use of liniment, things would be all right. Had Three Bad Cuts.

Luther Minnlck, of 1347 Brandywine street, was found last night by a policeman at Ridge avenue and Spring Garden street, with three bad cuts on his head. He had been knocked down in some manner, but refused to tell how it occurred. Allen Is Seriously Hurt. John Allen, of 250(5 Fremont street, was admitted to the Episcopal Hospital yesterday with a fractured jaw, the result of a fight at Ann and Amber streets on Saturday night. John Blum, of Rush street, has been held to await the result of Allen's injuries.

Made Known To-day Colonel Greek Forces, Directed to Now -Occupied by Him. the -united powers wrere unable to achieve. The resolution further protested against any attempt to coerce Greece and demanded that the Marquis of Salisbury refuse to put the guns of the British fleet to a use which would be a disgrace and a humiliation to Great Britain. While the Hyde Park mee-ting was in progress a similar program was being carried out at a mass meeting held in St. James' Hall, and another took place this evening in Westminster Chapel.

Every one at all the meetings was urged to shower postal cards on the Marquis of Salisbury on which will- be written: "No war with Greece." The officials of the Foreign Office here were busy throughout Saturday night and all day Sunday in exchanging telegrams with Constantinople and other" capitals. The French newspapers this morning are almost unanimous in anticipating that: the Greek reply to the iden tical notes of the Powers will not be a formal refusal to abide by their decision, -f? since yesterday morning the tone of the' communications received from Greece by M. Hanotaux, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, has been more distinctly pacifie, a solution being hinted at on the basis of mutual concessions. Situation Grave In Greece. Copyright.

1807, by Associated Press. ATHENS, March 7. The situation of affairs here, as this dispatch is sent, 11 A. remains grave, although there are a few signs, here and there, since yesterday, that a pacific solution of the Cretan crisis is yet possible. This is more particularly so in the case of Greece.

It is believed that the government is sincere in not designing to start a conflagration which may spread far and wide. The gravity of the situation is recognized on all sides, and all those interested seem willing to arrive at a peaceful settlement of the difficulties if possible. It is stated that Prince Maurocor-dato, the Greek Minister at Constantinople, has addressed a note to the Turkish Government, proposing to recall the Greek troops from the frontiers of Macedonia and Albania, if the Turkish troops near the Greek frontier are simultaneously withdrawn. The Porte, however, hr.i not shown any haste to accede to this proposal. On the other hand, a dispatch received here from Canea at O.MO this morning states that Colonel Vassos, who is in commaud of the Greek "Army of Occupation," as" it is termed at Athens, has received at his camp, near Platania, instructions from King George to be prepared to resist coercion to the end.

This spirit, which pervades all the orders sent to the Greek commanders in Crete, is further shown in a Canea dispatch received at i) o'clock this morning, referring to the Incident which occurred at Selino yesterday. Before deciding to land the mixed detachment of marines, the admirals pour-parleyed for a long time with the Greek Commodore, Colonel Vassos, and the Greek Vice-Consul. Evasive answers only were returned to the admirals, the Greek Commodore protesting against the obstacles which Europe placed in the way of his action and Colonel Vassos asserting that he had no authority over the insurgents who were investing Selino. These replies compelled the foreign admirals in deference to their instructions to decide to themselves deliver the imprisoned Moslems. Therefore a detachment of marines was landed at Selino from the foreign warships and it set out forthwith for Candamo, a distance of seven miles.

The Greek Vice-Consul, M. Baraclis, thereupon informed the Admiral that the Greek Government declined all responsibility for what might take place. It is said that there are JtOOO Moslems besieged at Candamo, where the earthworks of the Turks have been partly destroyed by the fire of the insurgents, many men being killed on both sides. Greeks in "ew York Aroused. Special to The Inquirer.

NEW TORK, March 7. The Greek Church in West Fifty-third street was crowded to-day with a representative congregation of native Greeks and their American sympathizers. Demetrius N. Botassi, he Greek Consul, was present. The priest read a cable dispatch to the Consul-General from A.

G. Skouses, Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, calling on all reserves in this country to re turn home and fight for their native land. In a few impassioned words the Archimandrite appeals to every Greek who loves his glorious country and did not wish to see her obliterated from the map. to strike a blow in behalf of patriotism. His appeal was responded to with enthusiasm.

"As Upagomen," (let us go), was the exclamation of every Greek in the church. Greeks Retnring Home to Fight. Special to The Innuirer. MILWAUKEE, March 7. Greeks living in this city have organized a military company and will start for their native country on Monday.

The Powers' Reply Will Be Vassos, Commanding the Hold All the Portions ATHENS, March 7. The answer of Greece to the identical notes of the Powers was discussed at a meetin of the Cabinet and approved by King George to-day. It is reported that the reply is a refusal to recall the Greek fleet and troops from Crete, on the ground that the recall would be a signal for pillage, incendiarism and murder. Though the exact character of the Greek reply to the Powers will not be made known until to-morrow, it is understood that, in addition to the ground of refusal to comply because of the fear of pillage, incendiarism and murder in Crete, the note points out that the Cretans, who alone should be regarded as entitled to determine I their fate, have declared their unal terable resolution to be annexed to Greece as the only solution that will finally pacify the Island. The Plinghenesia publishes a.

tele-, gram stating that a band of 120 Macedonians and Epirotes came into collision yesterday at Krania, six. hours' march from Grevena, with a strong Turkish detachment. Chief Takis, commanding the Macedonians, attacked the Turkish position toward evening, and it is reported to have captured it after an all-night fight. It is stated that in view of the contemplated negative reply of Greece to the powers, King George has sent orders to Colonel Vassos, commanding the Greek forces, in Crete, to hold all the portions now occupied by him. The King is stijl here, and the date of the departure of the Crown Prince for the frontier has not been fixed.

Every effort has been made to concentrate the Greek troops on the Turkish frontier before the threatened blockade of the Greek coast can be effected. In official circles the hope is not now entertained that the powrers will accept the French proposal for co-operation in solving the Cretan problem. Foreign Legations Leaving Athens. LONDON, March 7. A dispatch to the Times from Athens at midnight says that some of the members of the foreign Legations and other foreign residents have already left the city, and it Is reported that several of the Legations have advised all foreigners to leave Greece.

This has caused a painful feeling on the part of the Greek public, which regards it as an unjustified step, as with the exception of occasional affronts from persons of the lower classes, foreigners have been treated with all respect, and have at no time been in any danger whatever. Moreover, a majority of the foreign residents are known to favor the Greek cause. Certainly the aspect of the city is very warlike, but considering the excited state of the public mind, the people are behavinc -with moderation and exhibit- ing marked self-control. The People Side "With Greece. Copyrig-ht, 1897, by Associated Press.

LONDON, March 7. The agitation of the louvers of liberty in favor of Greece is spreading everywhere in Great Britain, according to reports received from many places this morning. In every dissenting chapel and in many churches of all creeds in London a notice was read urging the congregations to attend the demonstration in Hyde Park at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Though the weather was threatening, about people were present. Among those who addressed the gathering in Hyde Park was Lord Harold James Reckitt, Liberal member of Parliament for the Brigg division of Lincolnshire; Richard McGhee, Anti-Parnellite and Labor representative in Parliament for the South division of Louth; John Herbert Leeds, advanced Liberal, Member cf Pariiament for the Flint district; Allston Channing, advanced Liberal Member of Parliament for the East division of Northamptonshire; David Lloyd-George, Welsh Nationalist Member of Parliament for the Carnarvon district; Sir Henry Marshman Liberal Unionist Member of Parliament, for the Southeast division of Durham; Mr.

'Edward John Chalmers-Morton, Liber al Member of Parliament for Devon-port; several clergymen and London County Councillors and others. A resolution was adopted at all the platforms, with chesrs for King George of Greece, expressing the strongest sympathy with the Cretans in their heroic struggle against the intolerable tyrannytof the Turk, and congratulating Greece upon having, by her gallant conduct, effected a deliverance which 30 S.E. 12 Cloudy. 50 S.E. 12 .00 Clear.

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Paris Southampton for New York. itruria Queens town for New York. An Unidentified Man AVlio Had Sand-ltajursed Hatter. NEW YORK, March 7. Late Saturday night, while Herman Goldstein, a hatter, was entering the door of his home on East Sixteenth street, he was felled by blows from a fandba? in the hands of a man who suddenly sprang from a hallway.

Goldstein shouted, and the sand-bagger fled, but was caught by two men who were passing and brought back. Suddenly the prisoner became pallid anfi sank down from apparent illness. Before medical help could be summoned he) died. The dead man has not yet been Identified. r.llr-.-q..Ag..