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intervention to Be Tried to
Bring About Mediation.
THE WAR HAY END SHORTLY
Greeks {oported to Have Retired to
Domokos to Await Turks.
Thousands Slain at Pharsalos. and the Ac-
counts Seem to Indicate That the Greeks
\Von an Overwhelming Victory—A De-
>cisive Battle lixpected to Occur W'ithin
a Few Hours—The Historic Plain Where
Ihe Big Fight? Took Place—Crown Prince
Constantine and His Brother \Vin Re-
newed Favor by Their Brave Conduct at
Velestino —-— Their \Varmly
Praised—General Smolentz the Hero of
Courage
the Hour.
Athens, May 7.—A dispatch from the
front announces that Prince Constan-
tine’s army retired yesterday evening
in perfect-order upon Domokos, about
13 miles south of Pharsalos, where the
Greeks will await the attack of the
Turks. .
General Smolentz remains at Veles-
tino in order to protect V010. ,,
Pharsalos has been abandoned and
telegraphic communication with that
place has been cut off.
The report that the powers are inter—
vening is confirmed. The ministers of
Great Britain, France, Russia and Italy
have been instructed to propose media—
tion between Greece and Turkey, and
similar instructions to the German and
Austrian ministers are expected every
moment?
A dispatch from the island of Cerigo
says that 5,000 Cretans are ready to
land in Greece for active service
against the Turks and asked for means
of transportation.
Greeks Cla‘im Victory.
Headquarters of the Greek Army In
Thessaly, Pharsalos, May 6—(Delayed
In transmission.)—The Greeks claim a
decisive victory in the fighting which
has taken place here and at Velestino
today.
The Greek line was attacked by a
strong Turkish fo_rce of 20,000 infantry,
in addition to large fOrces of artillery
and cavalry. '
The Greek right wing was in com-
mand of Colonel Mavromichaelis and
the left wing was commanded by Colo-
nel Macris.
Both the Greek wings repulsed the
Turks with great slaughter. The rail—
road station was destroyed by Turkish
shells, and railway communication be-
tween this point and Volo was inter-
rupted.
It is estimated that 2,000 Turks were
killed at Velestino. The enemy also
abandoned a large number Of guns.
Preparations are being made with the
utmost activity for the decisive battle
which seems inevitable.
The cheering from the Greek camp
Can be clearly heard from here, and the
morale of the Greek forces is now all
that could be desired.
A number of Turkish shells fell in the
town during the engagement, which
was fiercely contested .by both sides.
The Greek artillery occupied better
positions than the guns of the Turks
and was well served.
A Triumph For Smolentz.
Full credit is given to General Smo-
ientz for the victory at Velestino, and
.‘in some quarters it is claimed that the
Turks have been finally repulsed in
that direction. This belief, however, is
not general. General Smolentz’s vic-
tory was the occasion for great rejoic-
ing here. When the news was received,
the Greek troops cheered long and en-
thusiastically. '
Prince Constantine telegraphed his
congratulations to the general and re-
ceived a reply from the Greek com-
mander saying, “Our success has been
very brilliant, thanks to the courage of
the men, but it is by God’s help that
we have repelled the enemy.”
The crown prince has issued an army
order congratulating the troops upon
having shown themselves worthy of
the trust reposed in them by the coun-
try. It is stated that Colonel Tertigi, in
command of the Greek forces at Kar-
ditza, nearly"30 miles from here, on the
railway to Trikhala, has been recalled.
The fighting which is to take place
tomorrow in this vicinity will most
likely be the most interesting and de-
cisive of the whole campaign. In spite
of the difficulties which both sides have
experienced with their transport serv-
ice, the two armies have had plenty of
time to prepare for the final engage-
ment. Though it is difficult to predict
the result, there is no denying that the
odds are in favor of the Turks. ,vThey
are overwhelmingly strong in infantry,
artillery and cavalry.
The Ottoman troops, moreover, in
spite of the repulses just experienced,
are flushed with victory, full of confi-
dence and eager to engage in battle.
Moreover, they have implicit confidence
in their officers. These officers, while
really capable men themselves, have
the benefit of the advice of picked Ger-
man and Russian officers and are lack-
ing in nothing calculated to assist in
bringing the campaign to a brilliant
and successful termination. The posi-
tions which they occupy are well
chosen.
Greeks In Strong Positions.
The Greeks occupy strong, well in-
trenched positions on high ground, and
are acting and will act entirely on the
defensive. They have no cavalry worth
mentioning, and are very weak in artil-
lery. But what guns they have are
well served and will doubtless continue
so as long as the ammunition lasts.
The Greek infantry may be expected
to do fairly well while occupying good,
defensive positions. In the field or open
plain it is not expected they will be a
match for the Turks. Supplies of all
kinds in the Greek camp are at a. pre-
mium. ,
The forces of Edhem Pasha, the
Turkish commander, are divided into
four divisions, and these divisions are
arrayed in a semicircle around Pharsa-
ios, which is backed by high hills. The
extreme right of the Turkish command-
er is southwest and south of the rail-
‘way line at Bazaraki, while three bri-
- :gades are threatening Velestino and
,TVolo. From present indications it ap-
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‘pears that Edhem Pasha’s plan is to
turn both the Greek flanks and thus
practically surround his enemy. ' .
The first fighting occurred at Aivali,
a little more. than half way between
Pharsalos and Velestino and near the
railroad line connecting these two
places. From this it would appear that
Edhem Pasha’s plan is either to feel
for the weakest spot in the extended
Greek line in the direction of Velestino
and later make an attempt to force his
way through there and attack the right
flank or the Greeks, or he may be feign-
ing an attack and possible other at
tacks in that direction so as to draw
from the main body of the Greeks at
,Pharsalos as many men as possible in
the direction of Velestino and then
make his real attack on the Greek left
flank, which may turn out to have been
weakened in order to strengthen at oth—
er points. If Edhem Pasha breaks
through the Greek line at Aivali, he will
in any case have succeeded in separat-
ing the two Greek armies, the one at
Velestino, commanded by General Smo-
lentz, and the main body at Pharsalos,
commanded by the crown prince.
A Neat Plan—on Paper.
This would enable the Turkish com-
mander in chief to attack separately
either of the two Greek armies and
overwhelm them ~with his immensely
superior forces, as it is not believed ei—
ther of the Greek commands would
venture from its; intrenched position
into the open if the other was attacked
in force. -
The Turks have cut the railroad be—
tween Pharsalos and Velesiino. The
interruption of railroad communication
between Pharsalos and Volo means a
very great deal to the Greeks, as the
road‘between the two places was a good
one, and a source from which the
Greeks derived their supplies. The cut-
ting of the railroad also makes it much
more difficult to defend Velestino, and
the loss of that place would mean that
the.Greeks would have to depend on
a difficult road across a portion Of the
Orthyrys range Of mountains, through
the Phurka and Maluka passes, each
nearly 3,000 feet high, for their supplies.
It will thus be. seen that the positions
of the Greeks are already half taken,
and it would seem that'if a masterly
retreat could be carried out it would
perhaps be the best way out of the dif-
ficulty, for Edhem Pasha seems to hold
the key to the situation and to be slow—
ly and cleverly closing around the
Greeks, who, from what the corre-
spondent can judge, are almost at his _
mercy unless the great unexpected
happens.
The bravery displayed by Crown
Prince Constantine and his brother,
Prince Nicholas, yesterday has had a
good effect upon the troops, but there
.is considerable resentment among the
Greeks against their officers in general.
Rejoicing In Athens.
Athens, May 7.—There is great re-
joicing over the receipt of official tele-
grams saying that the Turks have been
repulsed and that the Greeks hold their
pOsitions at Pharsalos after a three
hours’ battle.
The dispatch says that Crown Prince
Constantine and PrinceNicholas fought
courageously in the front rank, risking
their lives a hundred times, and that
they had an ovation from the whole
army when the fighting was over.
The government has forwarded to
them its warmest congratulations, as-
suring them that they have celebrated
their father’s name day in the most ad—
mirable manner. The king and the cab—
inet have also addressed a manifesto to
the troops, congratulating them upon
their courage and patriotic devotion.
The public is overjoyed and is already
forgetting the earlier blunders of the
campaign. A decisive battle is expected
at Pharsalos.
General Smolentz says:
“The brigade at Velestino is deluged
with blood.”
Crown Prince Constantine telegraphs:
“With God's help, our side has con-
quered.”
Major Pallis, chief of staff, sends this
official report from Pharsalos:
“The Turks attacked 'our advanced
posts at 2 o’clock. Since yesterday the
enemy’s movements had indicated an
intention to cut off our left wing, and
today they attacked our front. Our ad-
vance posts retreated, as they were
fighting against very much Superior
numbers, and took up a position in
front of our right wing. ’
“An artillery duel ensued alongvthe
extensive line. The enemy’s infantry
advanced in perfect order at three
points and in large numbers, but they
were speedily checked by our infantry.
“The respective losses are as yet un-
known.
Praise For Constantine.
“The crown prince took a very active
part in the combat and advanced within
range of the Turkish fire, greatly in-
spiring the men. Prince Nicholas was
equally active with the right wing, and
directed the fire of his battery against
two 'Turkish batteries. His coolness
greatly encouraged the troops.
“We maintain all our positions intact,
and the engagement will certainly ‘be
continued tomorrow. '
“We calculate that about 15,000 Turks
attacked our right wing. They rushed
down the hill slopes in vast numbers.
The enemy was our superior in both
artillery and cavalry. The caliber of
their guns was larger, while their num-
ber was almost double ours. We had
noocavalry, because our only squadron,
used for scouting, had gone to Trik-
hala." '
Confirmation From Vole.
London, May 7.—-A Volo dispatch,
dated yesterday, says:
“The biggest battle of the war began
near Velestino this morning. As a re-
sult of it the Turkish force of 40,000
men has been repulsed. The Turkish
plan was to seize the hills on the north,
dividing Pharsalos from Velestino.
“The Greek fleet has sent 650 marines
to Capurna pass, on the east side of
Lake Karla.”
A Vienna correspondent telegraphs: '
“I have been informed today
(Wednesday) in Official quarters that
Russia has actually begun to take ac-
tion through the embassadors in the di-
rection of mediation, acting with the
powers, which have agreed to her pro-
posal. But the difficulty is that Greece
will not accept the Russian terms.”
It was on the plains of Pharsalia, or,
as now called, Pharsalos, that the bat-
tle was fought which decided Caesar's
mastery OfyRome and the world. This
was on Aug. 9, 48 B. C.
Caesar had been defeated by Pom-
pey's superior forces at a small town
on the west coast'of Greece.
Instead of taking advantage of his
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victory and following Ccesar up, Pom-
pey celebrated the event with great re-
ioicing. Caesar, meantime, had concen-
trated his forces on the field of Phar-,
salia, and by the time Pompey made
up his mind to pursue Caesar the latter
was waiting to give battle with his lo-
gions of trained veterans.
, These legions, although outnumbered
at the rate of more than tWO to one by
Pompey's troops, proved at last more
than a match for the latter. They had
been trained by, Caesar himself in the
course of many glorious campaigns,
while Pompey’s army was a nonde—
script aggregation of raw recruits, and
In this respect bears some resem‘llance
to the Greek army of today. .-
Deluded by his numerical superiority,
Pompey pitched right into Caesar, but
the result was precisely what Caesar
had anticipated.
Pompey’s troops were routed after a
short but sanguinary battle, in which
the Roman legions carried their eagles
through the enemies’ ranks.
The hopes of Republican Rome lay
prostrate at the feet of Caesar and
Pompey himself fled to Alexandria,
Egypt, where he was treacherously put
to death by a sycophant who desired
to please Caesar, the new ruler of the
world. .
.- To Caesar’s everlasting honor, how-
ever, be it stated that he abhorred this
perfidious deed, alike against all the
rules of hospitality and manliness, and
caused the perpetrator of it to be pun-
ished.
Pompey had been supported in his
fight by the senatorial party. Caesar
had the Roman populace gm his side.
The News Direct From Velestino.
Velestino, May 7.—The Turks were re-
pulsed yesterday, after five hours’ fight-
ing, with heavy loss.
Simultaneously Edhem Pasha’s main
force engaged the Greek outposts at
Pharsalos, and the fighting lasned from
2 p. m. until 7:30 p. in, both armies re-
taining their original positions.
BROTHER DESERTED HIM.
tViliiam McCarthy, a Paralytlc, \Vanders
Into the Jamaica Heapitai.
Jamaica, N. Y., May 7.-—-William Mc-
Carthy, a man 40 years old, Whose en-
tire right side is paralyzed, wandered
into the Jamaica hospital. His vocal
organs have been impaired by his dis-
ease, so that he cannot articulate. He
car. only utter sounds. Matron Van
Nostrand tried to get some information
from him. He could understand her
questions and 'wrote l.i:=. replies.
He said his brother brought him to
Flatbush, from what place he could not
remember, and that :.n Wednesday
morning his brothe said:
“Come, Billy, 1'1. send you to a place
where they‘ll treat you well.”
So McCarthy allowed himself to be
led to the train, thinking his brother
meant to accompany him. As the train
started to leave the station the brother
jumped off. He left a ticket to Jamaica
in the seat. At Jamaica the helpless
man was put off the train. He wan-
dered about the streets until some per-
son ?‘ :ik him to the door of the hospital.
He. was taken before Justice Wood,
whu placed him in charge of Superin-
tenc'i- at of the Poor Johnston and or"-
dereci an investigation made.
McCarthy says he has two sisters
living in Medford, Mass, but has not '
seen them for many years.
_ Forest Fixes In Kentucky.
Pineville, Ky.,
have broken out afresh on the Elkliorn
ridge and are devastating a. wide area.
The farmers have been forced to quit
work and fight fire to prevent the de-
struction of their homes. The fire is
rapidly surrounding the village of Elk-
horn Mill, and it is feared it will be
wiped out before the flames can be
checked. Elkhorn Mill has 4 stores, 2
mills, 3 slate furnaces and 15 or 20
dwelling houses.
The Body of \V. D. Hoyvland Found.
New Bedford, Mass,’ May 7.—The
body of William D. Howland, treasurer
of the Howland mills, the New Bedford
Manufacturing company‘ and the Rotch
Spinning company, was found in the
dock at the foot of North street.
corporations with which Mr. Howland
was connected are now in the hands of
receivers as the result of the discovery
by the stockholders of financial irregu—
larities.
Bank Official Indicted.
Saginaw, Mich., May 7.—The people
of this city have been somewhat star-
tled by the return of seven indictments
against Clarence'L. Judd by the federal
grand jury at Bay City for criminal
acts in connection with the failure of
the First National bank of East Sagi-
naw. He is charged with making false
returns to the comptroller and with
other fraudulent work.
An Important Bequest.
Dedham, Mass, Ma'y 7.——In the pro-
bate court here the- will of William
Tappan, Jr., of Milton was admitted.
The will provides that after a number
of private bequests are paid the re-
mainder be given to the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. The income
on the estate goes to the institute. The
papers place the personal property of
the estate at $220,000.
William J. Bryan's Cousin Murdered.
Cando, N. D., May .7.—While moving
a pile of manure on George Hangburn’s
farm the dead body of lVilliam Bryan
was discovered buried under the pile.
The top of the dead man’s head was
crushed in, showing plainly that mur-
der had been committed. The dead man
was a cousin of William J. Bryan.
In Collision “'ith an Iceberg.
Marucshook. Pa., May 7,—The Dutch
Oil tank steamer La Campine, from
Antwerp, for Philadelphia, is reported
to have been in collision with an ice-
berg. Her bows are considerably dam-
aged.
A Standard Oil Dividend.
New York, May 7.—The liquidating
trustees of the Standard Oil trust
have declared a quarterly dividend of
3 per cent and an extra dividend Of 7
per cent, payable June 15. ‘
One Day’s Government Receipts.
Washington, May 7.—National bank
notes received for redemption, $390,-
404; government receipts from internal
revenue, $663,124; customs, $446,573;
miscellaneous, $91,503.
Eleven Colliers Drowned.
Durham, England, May 7.——Eleven
men have been drowned through an in«
flow of water into the Kelloe colliery.
.1 N ORLWA'L- K" —
May 0. —— Forest fires -
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ZETTE‘
THE MUTUAL [.IPH ‘ [isomer [19.
OF NEW YORK.
RICHARD A. MccuRDY, President. . 1
Statement for the Year En‘diu lecember 3lst, I89.
According to the Standard of the Insurance Department of the State of New York.
In}
' , ENCOMEV.
Received for Premiums - - — - -
From all Other Sources - - - - -
9 39,99,
l0,l09,28l 91
3 49,102,695 21
DISBURSEMENT , '
To Policy-holders for Claims by Death - - ~~.
To Policy-holders for Endowments. Dividends, etc. - - -
For all Other Accounts - , - ' - - - -.
ASSETS.
niied Slates Bonds and other Securities - - - -
First lien Loans on Bond and Mortgage . - _
Loans on Stocks and Ionds - - . v - - .
Real Estate ’ -
Basil in Banks and Trust companies - - - 4 .
Accrued lnleresl, Net Deferred Premiums, elc- - - . - - -
$42,595,113 39
12,992,456 51
, 19,191,995 64
til—6,2737%?
9 I I 9,125,932 15
11,543,929. 5
, 11,991,525 99‘
22,161,666 65
12,699,999 on
6,535,555 96
9234711131312
205,0“).633 12
——_—--*———
3 23,133,514 1_o
s 9l8,698,338 45
Reserve for Policies and other Liabilities - - - - -
Surplusl-fi- - --
Insurance and Annuities in force - . . .
I have carefully examined the foregoing Statement and "find the same to be correct
liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department CHARLES A. PRELLER, Auditor.
From the Surplus a. dividend will be apportioned as usual .
0- C 0 0.
Report of the Examining Committee.
Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
To THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ' .
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSUBAHGE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
The undersigned, a Committee apppointed by your honorable body on the twenty-
third day of December, l896, to examine the Annual Statement of the Company, and to
verify the same, .espectfully
REPORT
the power and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have at various dates between the date of the
date of this Report attende d at the office of the Company, and have been waited on by the Treasurer,
the Comptroller, the Auditor and and the Cashier, together With the the respective assistants or such officers, and have care-
fully gone over all the items contained 111 the said Statement, and have found the same to be correct. They have examined
and counted every certificate of stock, bond and other obligation held by the Company, and compared the price at which the
same are carried in said Statement with the market quotations and find the same not exceeding such quotations—m fact, in
many cases bel=‘w them. They have examined and counted the bonds and mortgages on real property held by the Company,
and find the same to be as stated. They have also verified the valuations of the Company’s holdings of real estate and have
verified the deposits of money in the various banks and trust companies, and have counted the cash on hand held by the
caShAZrd the Committee certify that all the books, papers. documents and evidences of title of every description necessary in
such examination have been irleeiy submitted to the Committee by the said officers and their asmstants, and that the same are
. i ood order and we 1 'e t. , _
“(31:13, tlxilegCommittee further certify that the investments of the Company are of a high order, and that the systemiand .,
methods adopted by the Company in recording Its transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to commendation [12'
ROBERT OLYPFIANT J. HOBART HERRICE Q
JAMES N. JARVIE CHARLES D. DICKEY. JEE- ,
JAMES C. HOLDEN CHARLES R. HENDERSON
That, pursuant to
said reference and the
All of which is respectfully submitted
NEW YORK. J ANUABY 25, 1807.
The company has issued an order whereby women can be insured without the extra
charge heretofore required. More definite information on the subject Will be furnished by” '
the local agent, Mr. A H. Camp,
Board of Trustees
GEORGE G. HAVEN
ADRIAN ISELIN JR.
GEORGE S. BOWDOIN
THEO. A. HAVEMEYER
WILLIAM C. WHITNEY
WILLIAM ROCKEEELLER
JAMES N. JABVIE
CHAS D. DICKEY JR.
ELBRIDGE' T. GERRY
HENRY H. ROGERS
JNO. W AUCHINCLOSS
'l HEODORE MORFORD
WILLIAM BABCOCK
STUYVESANT FISH
AUGUSTUS D. JUILLIARD
- CHARLES E. MILLER
WALTER B. GILLETTE
H. “ALTER WEBB
FREDERIC CROMWILL
J ULIEN '1‘. DAVIES
ROBERT SEWELL
S, V. it. CRUGER
CHARLES R. HENDERSON
RUFUS W. PECKHAM
J. HOBART HERRICK
Wu P DIXON .
ROSERT A. GRANNISS
SAMUEL D, BABCOCK [
RICHARD A. MCCURDY , ;
JAMES C. HOLDEN
HERMANN C. VON POST
LEWIS MAY
OLIVER HARRIMAN '
ROBERT OLYPHAN'I
GEORGE F. BAKER
DUDLEY OLCO'I‘T
ROBERT A GRAN N 188 Vice-PreSIdent.
WALTER R. GILLETTE, Genera;E Mggfigl N J C _ d' b t _
‘ . L YD, 2d Vice-P1 esident. HENRY . , R, orrespon mg ‘ecre any:
WHIIHEMLJQQASTON, Secretary. ALBERT KLAMROTH, AESistant Secretary. ,
' FBEDERIC CBOMWELLEFSeTEIIIlI3S0N 2d A . t t T
. ONDA, Assistant Treasurer JAM . salsan Ieasurer.
EELS; P, SANDS, Cashier. EDWARD P. HOLDEN, ASSIStant Cashier.
EMORY MCCLINTOCK, Actuary.
' . JOHN TATLOCK, JR , Assistant Actuary.
CHARLES A, PRELLER, Auditor. WILLIAM W. RICHARDS, Comptroller.
(‘. CLIFFORD GRETSINGER, ASsistant Auditor. HENRY S. EEO WN, ASSIStant Comptroller.
JOHN C. ELLIOT. Superintendent of Domestic Agenmes. » ’
EDWARD LYMAN SHORT. General Solicitor. - , _
MEDICAL DIRECTORS: .
ELIAS J. MARSH, M. D'
GUSTAVUS S. WINSTON, M. D. GRANVILLE M.§VVHITE, M 1),
JOHN
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, A9 H. -@ AMT?” _ ‘Locgl Agent, , .
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