CRAVEN WARM.
Allegations That lie Skulked While
.a Battle il’as Going On.
INTENT 0N PLEASURE ONLY.
Crown Prince Smoked Cigarettes and Read
Novels \Vhile Soldiers Fought For
Him—ero Officers Heroes,
the Reét Cowards.
:‘
Paris, May 22.——Fresh charges of cow-
ardice and incompetency on the part of
crown Prince Constantine of Greece are
almost constantly arriving from corre-
spondents with the Greek army whose
communications have escaped falsifica-
tion at the hands of the Greek censors.
A French reporter who was at the
front writes that during the fighting
which took place on the Greco-Turkish
frontier the crown prince was at La-
rissa, far from the seat of battle, smok-
ing cigarettes and reading novels.
On the morning of the evacuation of
Larissa the crown prince was on board
the first train that departed, and wom-
en'and children were ejected from the
cars to make room for him and his
horses.
At Velestino, the correspondent says,
two officers drove two wounded pi‘i-
vates from the train going to Volo, in
order that they might take their places.
In many cases whole battalions ,were
abandoned by their Officers, who Sought
safety in flight, while the men contin-
ued fighting wishout leaders. '
Generals Smolent‘z and Yanikosti are
highly praised by the. correspondents,
who also speak in the highest terms of
the Greek evzcnes and artillery. These
men, all accounts agree, continued
fighting to the last, and only retired
after they had been repeatedly ordered
to retreat in the face of the enemy.
Amilcar Ciprani, the Italian Socialist
leader, who was wounded while fight-
ing on the Greek side, describes the
Greek soldiers as plucky and cour—
ageous, but declares that the leaders
are incapable and the monarchy treach-
erous, the king betraying Greece in or-
der to safeguard his dynasty.
Crete to Accept Autonomy.
Candia, Island of Crete, May 22,—The
Cretan ,insurgents have received in-
structions from Athens to accept an
autonomous form of government on
condition that the Turkish troops are
previously withdrawn from the island.
The insurgents appear to approve of
this plan for the settlement of their
grievances.
The Mussulmans of Crete, however,
have telegraphed to the sultan, protest-
ing at being ”placed in the power Of
the majority which betrayed such hos-
tility to the Mussulmans by the car—
nage at Sitia and the destruction of all
the MOhammedan villages,” adding.
“Autonomy under such circumstances
cannot fail to perpetuate race wars and
will only briefly postpone the revival of
the annexation question, with all its
disastrous ,consequences.”
i The Greek Defeat at Domokos.
Chalcis, Island of Euboea, May 22.—
According to details received here of
theretreat Of the Greek troops from
Domokos, 15,000 Turks on Tuesday at-
tacked the positions which the Greeks
had taken up in the Phurka pass. The
Greeks numbered about 10,000 men, the
rest of their army having retreated to
Lamia. The Turks bombarded the de-
fenders of the pass with heavy guns,
but therewas a cessation of the fight-
ing at 8 o’clock in the evening, when
the Greeks still maintained all their po-
sitions.
On Wednesday, however, the Greeks
retired to Taratza, closely pursued by
the Turks. There another engagement
was fought at 10 o’clock in the morn-
ing. Twenty squadrons of Turkish
cavalry, by a flanking movement, at-
tempted to cut off the retreat of the
Greeks. ' The firing was heavy and
many of the Turkish cavalrymen were
killed.
As soon as it became known that an
armistice had been arranged, the fight-
ing ceased, and the Greeks retired to
Lamia. The Turks on, Thursday left
the Phurka pass and retired beyond the
old frontier line.
Crown Prince Constantine has estab-
lished his headquarters at Thermopylae
with General Smolentz, Colonel Vasso
and, the Garibaldians.
Stupor In Athens.
Paris, May 22.—The correspondent at
Athens of the Journal of this city, re-
ferring to the recent defeat of the
Greeks, telegraphs:
“The stupor and panic caused by the
latest defeat is intense. The people
seem to expect the immediate arrival
of the Turks at Athens. On all sides
families are preparing to go to the
islands, anxious crowds parade the
streets, and there is the wildest excite-
ment everywhere. I learn that some
shots were fired at the crown prince as
he endeavored to stay the confusion.
The Greek battalions were seized with
panic, and the retreating soldiers on
entering Lamia could not be restrained
by their officers. They shouted, ‘The
Turks are coming.“ The panic which
resulted was increased by the jail birds
who had been released, and caused dis-
order throughout the town.”
Senator Morrill Ill.
Washington, May 22.—The venerable
Senator Morrill of Vermont has been
confined to his bed for several days
with, an attack of bronchitis, but is
much improved. His son says the'ail-
ment is slight, and that no fears what-
ever have been entertained as to the
condition of the senator. He has been
desirous of attending the opening of
the tariff debate, but it is hardly-likely
that his physician will sanction this
exertion. - .
An Immigration Opinion.
\Vashington, May 22.—Judge Reeve,
the solicitor of the treasury, has ren-
dered an opinion. holding that Ameri-
can citizens who become subjects of a
foreign'government are aliens within
the meaning of theimmigration laws
,of the United States.
Kentucky Tailgate Outrages.
Frankfort, Ky.. May 22.—Governnr
Bradley has directed State Inspector
Lester to start on a tour of the coun—
ties where tollgate outrages are being
papetrated, to co-operate with the offi-
cers of those'counties, and .aidthem in
enforcing the law. '
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a".
. ' LABOUCHBRB BEARDED."
The Great London Edit-or Challenged to
' ‘ Prove Charges.
, London, May 22.—-There was a dra-
matic scene today in the committee
room off Westminster hall. The par-
liamentary 'committee inquiring into
the Transvaal raid held another ses-
sion, and, during the course of the ex—
amination of Mr. Rutherford Harris.
the former secretary of the British
Chartered South Africa company at
Cape Town, by Mr. Hergy Labouchere,
the witness was asked whether he had
HENRY LABOUCHERE.
ever heard of a syndicate organized for
the purpose of dealing. in the securities
of the Chartered company. Mr. Harris
replied: ‘ ‘ "‘ . ' '
“I am glad you put that question. I
have given you a long time to prove the
charges you made against me.”
Then, turning to the chairman, Mr.
Harris read an extract from Mr. La-
bouchere’s speech in the house of com-
mons on May 8, 1896, and an extract
from Truth of May 5, 1896. The extract
from Truth was as follows:
"The main object of the raid was to
annex the rich mining districts of the
Transvaal to Rhodesia. It is obvious
that the first news of the raid would
cause a fall in shares. I am prepared
to prove that a syndicate was formed
just prior to the raid, including a lead-
ing director (Mr. Harris was a director.
of the company, as well as its secretary
at Cape Town) in and one of the chief
officials of the British Chartered South
Africa company, for the purpose of
making large bear sales.”
Truth then compared Cecil Rhodes to
Jabez Balfour, “the first statesman to
apply to imperial politics the methods
of the shady company promoter.”
After concluding-reading Mr. Harris
turned to the chairman and begged him
to call upon Mr. Labouchere to justify
his statements.
There was a moment’s silence, during
which the members of the committee
looked curiously at Mr. Labouchere.
Then he said: -
“In order to give prdof I shall have
to call a. number of stockbrokers before
the committee.”
The secretary of state for the ”colo-
nies, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, thereup-
on sharply remarked:
“I think it important that you should
do so.”
Replying to Sir Richard Webster, the
attorney general, Mr. Harris said that
Mr. Labouchere’s statement was un-
true from beginning to end.
Mr. Labouchere said he was prepared
to prove his charges.
The chairman announced that the
committee condemned Mr. Labouchere
for commenting on the raid while the
inquiry was proceeding.
Condition of J. J. O’Donohue.
New York, May 22.—J. J. O'Dono-
hue, ex-city Chamberlain, was reported
today to be entirely out of danger. He
is now rapidly recovering. .
No Degrees For “’omen.
Cambridge, England, May 22.—Cam-
bridge university today, by a vote of
1,713 to 662, rejected thelproposal to
confer degrees upon women.
The Weather.
Generally fair; slightly cooler; west-
erly winds.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing Quotations of the New York Stock
Exchange. ‘ ~
NEW YORK, May 21.-—Money on call nominally
at 1%a1% per cent. Prime mercantile paper.
3%34 per cent. Sterling exchange firmer. with
actual business in bankers’ bills at 34.87;“.
4.87% for demand and at 343654943854 for 60
days. Posted rates. $4.87 and 84381143834.
Commercial bills, 84.85%. Silver certifi ates,
609.60%;c. Bar silver. 800. Mexican do lurs.
4750. Government bonds steady. State bonds
quiet. Railroad bonds firm. -
Closing prices:
Atchison .......... 10% New England..... ——
Bur. & Quincy. . . . 73% N. J. Central......' 71%
0.. C.. C. & St. L. 27% North Americap.. 4%
Chesapeake & 0.. 18 Northern Pacific. 12%
Chicago Gas ...... 81 Do. pref ........... 36%
Cordage ........... —— N. Y. Central. . . .. 99%
Cotton Oil ......... 1 Omaha ............ 57%
Del. & Hudson. . . .108V4 Ontario & West. . 13%
.Distillers’ Trust.. —- Pacific Mail ...... 27 .
Erie ................ 12% Reading ........... 17%
General Eiedtric.. 30% 'Rock Island ...... _
Hocking Valley... 2% Silver Bullion.... 80%
,Lackawanna. . . ".14836 St. Pap] ........... 74
Lake Shore ....... 183 Sugar Refinery.. .118%
d .............. 24% Texas Pacific ..... 8%
Lea
Louisville 6’6 Nash 44%
Missouri Pacific. 12%
Northwestern. . . ..105
‘ Union Pacific. . .. 6%
Wabash pref ..... 12%.
Western Union. . 78%
General Markets.
NEW YORK, May 21.~—FLOUR—State and
western was dull and lower to sell: city mills
patents, 84.953525; winter patents, $4.5534.80;
city mills clears. 843534.90; winter straights,
$4.30MAO. . .
WHEAT—N032 red opened weak under low-
er cables and large northwestern receipts. ral-
lied on covering, but later declined under for-
eign ruling; May. 795a; J uly. 76%a77 1-l6c.
RYE—Easy; N012 western. 380.
CORN—No. 2 was dull and barely steady;
July. 29 15-160; September. 31 l-1tic.
OATS—No. 2 were nominal in absence of
trading; track. white. state, 25a31%c.; track,
white. western. 252131340.
PORK—Steady; mess, 88.750335; family. $9.50
a.10.50. .
LARD—Steady; prime western. steam. 34.12%
nominal.
BUTTER—Firm; state dairy. 108.140.; staie'
creamery. llal4c. . »
CHEESE—Steady; state, large. 9540.; small.
lOalOlAc. '
EG GS—Firm: state and Pennsylvania. 1234c. ;
western. 10%a12c. . ' .
SUGAR — Raw quiet; fair refining. 2940.;
centrifugal. 96 test, 3Mc.; :refined quiet; crush-
ed. 5%04 powdered. 43/40. .
.TURPENTINE—Steady at 27%3280.
MOLASSES—‘Quiet; NewOrlCens. 2311.280;
Mic.
. I gar—own»-.. ..‘ .. V . , .
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, RICE-Steady; domestic. (141.180.: Japan, ME. ’A"
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. try to sell you something else.
SAYS DURRA‘IT I;- INNOCENT.
A Soldiers’ Home Inmate Says That Rev.
_ liIr. Gibson liiiled Blanche Lamont.
Monte Vista, Cal., May 22.—-Most sen-
sational evidence’has just been made
public by the attorneys who are work-
tosave the life of Theodore Durrant, the
young theological student who is under .
sentence of death for killing Blanche
Lamont in the Emmanuel Baptist
church in San Francisco in April, 1.895.
The sworn testimony on which the
lawyers now rely is given by William
T. Bryant, an inmate 'of the Soldiers’
THEODORE DURRANT.
home at this place. He swears that
Durrant is innocent of the crime with
which he is charged and that the real
murderer is the Rev. J. George Gibson,
pastor of the church in which the bod-
ies of Blanche Lamont and MinnieWil-
liams were found. ,
Bryant swears positively that he saw
the Rev. Mr. Gibson carrying the body
of Blanche Lamont through the church.
His full statement is as follows:
“My name is William T. Bryant. I
am 63 years old. I have lived in Cali-
fornia since 1849, up to March 1, 1896.
I am familiar with the location of the
Emmanuel Baptist church, in which
Blanche Lamont was murdered.
"I was in the church the night of the
murder. "I‘saw the Rev. J. George Gib-
son with zg woman in his arms in the
body of the church ‘going toward the
south corner." I heard him say, ‘This
kins that evidence.’
“I know the Rev. J. George Gibson
pretty well. I heard the woman groan
a number of times, as though in mortal
agony.
“I make this statement as an act of
justice to an innocent man. Theodore
Durrant did not murder Blanche La—
mont, but the Rev. J. George Gibson
did.”
Bryant’s signature was witnessed by
Commander S. M. French, the superin-
tendent of the home, and several of the
other officers. Bryant has been in the
home only a few months, but his record
is good and his word has never been
questioned.
Durrant’s attorneys place great faith
in the affidavit. They have for weeks
been making strenuous efforts to save
his life, andthe governor is now mak-
ing a personal investigation into the
case. He has visited a number of the
.chief witnesses against the condemned
man and is looking up the evidence
brought out by Durrant in his defense.
This is not the first time the name of
the Rev. J. George Gibson has been
connected with the case. In the trial
the attorneys for Durrant proved that
some letters which had been introduced
as evidenéc against Durrant were not
written by the prisoner, but by Dr. Gib-
son.
Besides this, the marks made in pry-
ing open the do‘or to the belfry, where
the bodies of the girls were hidden,
were found to have been made by a"
chisel which was afterward discovered
in the pastor’s study.
. Other evidence ‘seemed to connect
him with the crime, but it was argued
by the prosecution that these clews had
been purposely made by Durrant in the
hope of diverting suspicion from him-
self.
The Americans In Cuba.
Washington, May 22.——Owing to some
hitch at th’e capitol the Cuban relief
resolution was not signed yesterday by
the speaker and the vice president. 'As
the signatures must be attached during
the sessions of the house and senate,
and as both houses have adjourned un-
til Monday, nothing can .be done until
that date. The relief it provided for the
starving_Americans in Cuba is there-
fore postponed.
A happy man is
. ahealthy man, and
a healthy man is
7- ", generally happy.
. You never saw a
happy man in your
life who had. indi-
gestion. If_a man
morning with a
foul taste and
fouler breath ; if
he feels listless and
sluggish ; if he is
, dizzy and blind the
' minute he steps
out of bed ; if his breakfast doesn’t taste
ood; if he feels utterly incapable of work,
It is a pretty sure sign that his digestion is
‘ out of order—that his principal trouble is
constipation. If he lets this condition run
on, there is no telling where it will stop.
Nine-tenths of all human sickness comes
from constipation. . The first thing that
every doctor asks when he is called to see a
patient is Whether the bowels are in good
order. It is nonsense to call a. doctor fol
. such a simple thing. It is nonsense to let
. such a. Simple thing grow into such a serious
thing, as it always does if neglected. Dr.
Pierce’s PISasant Pellets cure constipatiOn.
They not only afi'ord immediate and pleas.
ant relief from all the distressing symp.
toms, but they cure permanently and posi.
tively.‘ There are 10,000 medicines that can
be taken, "to give' temporary relief. The
.“ Pleasant Pellets ” are the only things that
really cure.
There are plenty of druggists who will
You know
just as we11“as we do that an honest
druggist wouldn’t do such a thing—
that an honest druggist would give you
what you ask for. ‘ You know that when a.
druggist insists on giving you something
else, there must be'a reason for it. We
know what that reason is—h'e makes a big- -
get profit on.the other thing. Any drug-
gist in America W111 supply the “Pellets"
if you insist on it. . .
. The People's Common Sense
.Medical Advrser, In plain En-
glish. or Medicmc Sim iified by
.. R.V. Pierce. M. .D..Chie Consult-
ing Physician to the .Invalids' Ho-
tel and Surgical Institute. Buffalo.
N. Y.. 1008 pa es. illustrated.
,680.ooo-copies 501 at $1.50. Now
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Address the Anthonu a
gets up ' in thc°
SAMUEL D. BABCOCK
“ WILLIAM B, SANDS, Cashier.
JOHN
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RICHARDVA.‘1VIOCURDY,36515.61“. é
Statement for .th Year Elldillil Daimler 3Ist, [89 .1
AccOrding to the Standard of the Insurance Department of the State Of New York.
. ' 1. INCOME,
I
Received for Premiums ‘ . - - ' - -’ s 39,593,4l4 26
From all Oiher Sources ‘- °- -' I6,I69,26I61
. - _ Ilia—62,696 21
‘ . DISBURSEMENTS, - «
To Policy-holders for claims by Dealli - - ' - 78 l2,595,ll3 39
To Policy-holders for Endowmenis, Dividends, eic. - - 4 l2,842,456 II
For all Olher Accounis . - ' - . - - - -‘ I l0,18l,005 64
ASSETS. $36,218,515 Iii.
niled Slales Bonds and other Securities ' - - ~ -
Firsi lien Loans on Bond and llorlgage - . - -
Loans 6n Slacks and Bonds - . — - - -
Real Eslaie - - - , - - - ' -
Gash in Banks and Trusi companies - - I - '- .
Aucrued Inleresi, llei Deferred Premiums, élc- -
s I I 0,|25,082 l4
1|,543,929 64
u,oel,6'26 66
22,161,666 66
l2,680.390 on~
6,636,565 66
8234,144,l48 42
Reserve for Policies and oiher Liabilities - - - = - 2951993351312
surplus ‘ ' I I" ' V- ' '- ' ' " s ZB—g133y5'4 IE
Insurance and Annuiiies in force . »- - - - '3 9l8,898,338 45‘
I have carefully examined the foregoing Statement and find the same to be correct.
liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department CHARLES A. PRELLE'R, Auditor. '
From the Surplus a dividend will be apportioned as usual
f Report of the Examining Committee
.1 '7: 'Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New York ‘ .
To THE HoNORABLE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES or , . . .
. TllE MUTUAL LIFE .IllSIlllAllcE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
The undersigned, a. Committee apppointed by your honorable body on the twenty-
I 896, to examine the Annual Statement of the Company, and to
third day of December,
verify the same, respectfully
REPORT
ower and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have at various dates between the date of the
f this Report attended at the cflicc of the Company, and have been waited on by the Treasurer,
the Comptroller, the Auditor and and the Cashier, together With ‘ e the respectivenaSSIStants or such oflicers, and have care-
fully gone over all the items contained in the said Statement, and'have found ihcsame to be correct. They have ethined
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 quotauous and find the same not exceeding such quotations—m fact, in
many cases below 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
Cashier. 11 the books, papers. documents and evidences of title of every description necessary in
the Committee certif that a . . . .
suchiiimination have been Cicely submitted to the Committee by the said ofiicers and their aSSIStants, and that the same are
' d d r and well kc t. . .
accuziifl’tNegC’gmgitfee further cergfy that the investments of the Company are of a high order, and that the systemand
methods adopted by the Company in recording its transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to commendation
' ' t 11 b itted ROBERT OLYPHANT J. HOBART HERRIC’K
A“ °f “”11 15 ”Spec {‘1 y su m JAMES N. JARVIE . CHARLES D. DIOKE Y. J3.
JAMES C. HOLDEN CHARLES R. HENDERSON
That, pursuant to the p
said reference and the date c
NEW YORK. JANUARY 25, 1897.
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. J ARVIE
CHAS D. DICKEY JR.
ELBRIDGE T. GERRY
HENRY H. ROGERS
JNO‘. W AUCHINCLOSS.
THEODORE MORFORD
WILLIAM BABCOCR
STUYVESANT FISH
AUGUSTUS D. J UILLIARD
CHARLES E. MILLER
WALTER R GILLETTE
H. WALTER WEBB
FREDERIC CROMme
J ULIEN T. DAVIES
ROBERT SEWELL
S, V. R. CRUGER
CHARLES 'R. HENDERSON
RUFUS W. PEORHAM
J. HOBART HERRICK
WM P DIXON
»ROBF.RT A. GRANNISS
RICHARD A. MCCURDY
JAMES C. HOLDEN
HERMANN C. VON POST
LEWIS MAY
OLIVER HARRIMAN
ROBERT OLYPHAN'I
GEORGE F. BAKER
DUDLEY OLCOTT
- ROBERT A GRANNISS Vice-President.
WALTER R. GILLETTE, General Manager. _ .
ISAAC F. LLOYD, 2d Nice-President. - HENRY E. DUNCAN, JR, Corresponding Secretary
WILLIAM J. EASTON, Secretary. . . ALBERT KLAMROTH, ASSIStant Secretary.
' ° ' - FEEDER”'°R°MWELSRESRON A. -. ..
' T . JA . SSIS an reasurer.
J OHNA. FONDA, ASSIstant reasurer EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assistant Cashier.
EMORY MOOLINTOCK, Actuary. ' . ,,
1 JOHN TATLOCK’ JR ’ ASVVSLLDIEIIAN W: RICHARDS C ‘ tr ller
ARLES A, PRELLER, Auditor. . . _ , amp 0 . .
(9H CLIFFORD GRETSINGER, ASsistant Auditor. HENRY 8. DRO WN, ASSIStant Comptroller.
JOHN C. ELLIOT, Superintendent of Domestic’AgenCIes.
EDWARD LYMAN-SHORT. General Solicitor.
MEDICAL DIRECTORS: , . »
GRANVILLE M..WHITE, M i .
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GUSTAVUS S. WINSTON, M. D. ELIAS J. MARSH, M. D-
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