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THE BRUNSWICK TIMES. VOLUME 8, NO. 17. GREEKS ARE FORCED TO LEAVE LARISSA. Victorious Turks Continue Their Successful Advance Against the Christians. OSMAN PASHA TO DO A GREAT DEED Sultan’s Finances Very Short—Bulgaria De fies the Turks—Greek Warships De stroy Santi Quaranta. Constantinople, April 24.—News re ceived here from Epirus is most se rious. The Greek division, which de feated the Turks at Fiilipiada is con tinuing its march on Janina, near which place a strong Turkish force is gathered and an important battle will most likely be fought. The most alarming news received from Epirus is that four battalions of Albanians belonging to the Luro di vision of the Turkish army, have mu tinied and are said to have deserted to the Greeks. An official dispatch dated today from the Turkish commander of the corps at Janina, Epirus, announces that alter a desperate battle, lasting several hours, the Turks have captured Fort Besphouinar, where the Greeks were entrenched after crossing the frontier and advancing along the river Luro. DESTROYED THE CITY. Greek Warships Leave Little to Mark The Site of Santi Quaranta. Athens, April 24.—The Greek gquad ron, which bombarded Santi Quaran ta, left Corfu yesterday morning and on arriving at the Bay of Santa Quaranta imme 'iitily formed a ile of battle. The warships were spread out fan shaped and the torpedo boats occupied points of vantage. The Are was open ed in the liveliest kind of a cannonade for two hours, the great destructive ness of which was soon observed in the dismantled buildings everywhere, while the flames broke out in many places. The tire of the Greek gunners was directed most admirably and no ammunition was wasted The Turkish garrison, about noon, was seen to have sought refuge in the fort. The bombardment by the fleet was thereupon redoubled, and under this tierce fire a detachment of Creek sail ors was landed and immediately pro ceeded to destroy the storehouse of the Turks, beginning with 1,600 sacks of flour which were found on the quays. After rapidly completing this work while the fleet imposed silence on the fort, the Greeks set fire to the remain ing storehouses and destroyed large quantities of munitions of war which had been collected for use of the Turk ish forces in Epirus. After this work was completed the Greek sailors returned to their ships, leaving the whole place in flames and bringing with them fifty Christians, who had hoisted a white flag over a house in which they had collected. The Greek gunners took special care to avoid hitting this building. TURKS TAKE LARISSA. They Advance And Drive The Greeks Back to Pharsalos London*, April 24, —Special dis patches from Athens this afternoon say that after a desperate battle at Mati, in which the Greeks were out numbered, they retreated with heavy loss, abandoned Tyrnavos and Larissa, and removed their headquarters to Pharsalos, a small town on the right bank of the Phersalitis, and at the north foot of a spur of the Charsidiari mountains. Pharsalos is about twenty miles due south of Larissa. BULGARIA DEFIES TURKEY. Will i.W't.d The Sultan's Forces By Ex pelling Greeks. Constantinople .April 24.—As pre- vUiusly aunouicid in these dispatches the Turkish government seme days ago, called upon Bulgaria, as the vas sal of Turkey, to break off all diplo matic relations with Greece, and to expel the Greek consuls and Greeks from Bulgarian territory. The Bulgarian government took the matter under consideration, and it is now announced has declined to com ply, declaring that she will observe neutrality during the war between Turkey and Greece. This refusal of Bulgaria to acknowledge her vassal age to Turkey is regarded as being a very important departure, and as foreshadowing the declaration of the independence of Bulgaria. COUNTING ON OSMAN. Unless the Great Fighter Can Make a De cisive Blow, All Will Be Lost. I T ew York, April 24. —A dispatch to the World from London says: Unless Turkey can bring the war to a rapid termination the triumph of #reece cannot be prevented, it is asserted, in quarters in which the real situation is thoroughly understood, especially the desperate state of the sultan’s finances. Therefore, Osman Pasha, the hero of Plevna, has been sent to the front with orders to strike a daring decisive blow without loss of time. The situation is deemed to be su premely critical, and unless Osman Pasha can gain 8 conspicuous triumph the cataclysm of Constantinople,which the powers have disgracefully com promised themselves iu trying to pre vent, may come at any moment. What Is This For? Toulton, April 24. The Etairre French Mediterranean squadron is taking on board provisions, coal and ammunition in order to sail for the Levant, if necessary, tomorrow. TOGETHER IN DEATH. Two Lovers Ended Life Locked in Each Ooth ers Arm3. Quincy, 111,. April 2f. —Wakeman Haynes and Lizzie Hudson, uncle and niece, aged 23 and 16 respectively, who eloped together from Loraine, 111., last Sunday, were found dead, locked in each others embrace, in a pasture lot two miles from Loraine, this morning. They had taken strychnine and died together. They had been going to gether until tbe community bad be gun to talk about their illegal love. Then they apparently determined to end their lives. They were of well known families, and were prominent young people of the community, MEN IN A MINE. A Gas Explosion At Blocton Has Probably Killed Four Italians. Birmingham, Ala., April 24.—1n mine No. 2, at Blocton, at 3 o’clock this morning, gas exploded in a heading. Four Italians, headed by Charles Tal lie, driving the heading, were cut off from escape by part of the mine falling in, and it is believed that they have been killed. A large gang of men are now at work trying to rescue them. The men are 1,600 feet below the sur face. Dave Gunlock, a pumper, work ing on another part of the mine, was hurt slightly, as well a? several other men. Who Killed the Baby? Jacksonville, April 24.—The body of white baby, apparently a day old, was found strangled to death in a cypress thicket, a few yards east of tbe Spring field schoolhouse tnis morning. The body of the child sbjwed bruises about the bead and the cloths which were wrapped about it were covered with blood. Arkansas Legislature. Little Rock, Ark., April 24 —Most of the members of the legislature have arrived here today for tbe extra ses sion called to convene Monday. Among the principal subjects to engage the lawmakers’ attention is the-relief that is needed for the flood sufferers. Shredded and black codfish at tlie Downing Cos. BRUNSWICK, GA.. SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 25 1897. CASSIN CONVERTED CONSIDERARLE GASH. Another Prominent Young Man of Atlanta Detected in Whole sale Thievery. HAD MISAPPROPRIATED $45,000, But Friends Paid the Bank and the Cashier Loses His Job But Not His Liberty. Atlanta, April 24 —A sation was created today by the an nouncement that Harry Ca*sin, cash ier of the Georgia Loan Savings Bank ing company, had misappropriated some $45,000 of the funds of that insti tution. Cassin has always been known as a young man of exemplary habits and fine business qualifications. Cashier Cassin applied the funds of the bank to private enterprises in which he wished to invest, and lost all. He sent good money after bad, until finally his defalcations reached the sum already stated and discovery followed. Friends and relatives of the young man have made up the shortage, and the bank will not lose a dollar of tbe sum stolen. Young Cassin will not be prosecuted. His connection with the bank ceased yesterday, and be will begin life anew in Atlanta. AFRAID OF THE RIVER. People of New Orleans Very Anxious Over the Situation. New Orleans, April 24.—The river has been stationary around the nine teen-foot mark for about three days now, and while the strain has been terrific, it is nobbing in comparison to the anxiety as to what the river is go ing to do next. The scientific ex perts frankly admit that they are un certain as to the whereabouts of the crest of the flood wave. Several of them predict that the danger period will not be over for thirty days yet. On the other hand, practical men living along the side of the river, who have watched .the Mississippi face to face for years, are certain that the fall is about to begin, and that the danger period will soon be over. What Had They Drank? Sharon, Pa., April 24.—Attorney E. E. Andrews, of Youngstown; Jay Latimore and C. S. Wallace, of this place, are positive that the airship passed over this part of tbe State last night. The ship was sailing at a height of about 2,000 feet at a high rate of speed, and,was headed towards Lake Erie. Drummers Get Through. Atlanta, April 24.—The drummers held another session at the Kimball today. There was a large attendance. E. E. Smith, of the Atlanta post, was elected president. The convention meets in Savannah next year. Fighter Goes Abroad. New York, April 24.—Dan Creedjn, the middleweight champion prize fighter, sailed today for Europe, where be will seek a match with gome of the best men in bis class. Sells His Fast Horses. Paris, April 24.—James Gordon Ben nett sold bis European trotters and racing paraphernalia at Tattersall’s here today. Allen Must Hang. Macon, April 24—Tom Allen will be sentenced next week to hang. The supr me court today refused a rehear ing, . Kelly Pleads Guilty. Somersville, N. H , April 24.—Kelly, the murderer of Cashier Stickney, pleaded guilty this morning. PRESIDENT GIVES MILES PERMISSION. The .Commander of the United States Army Will Watch the Eastern War. TO BE IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT. The General Sails Early in May and Will Have Only One Companion on His Expedition. • - Washington, April 24. General Miles has been notified of tbe presi dent’s approval of his projected visit to the seat of war in Europe. He will leave Washington early in May, prob ably on tbe St. Paul from New York. At Paris the general will board the Oriental express and go through with out a stop to Constantinople. His future movement will depend entirely upon the progress of tbe war, but it is his intention to keep as near as possible to tbe scene of actual hos tilities, so that he may be iD their camp. General M>les will be accom panied by Captain Maus, of his per sonal staff 1 . CALL AND CHIPLEY. They Seem to be the Favorites in the Florida Fight. Tallahassee, Fla., April 24—Only 74 votes were cast in the joint session to day, 26 men being absent and paired. The vote was : Call 27, Chipley 18, Raney 13, Ilocker 10, Burford 3, Wolff 1, Mallory 1, Darby 1. Total, 74. The only change was one vote for Raney—Bynum, who supported Ma bry at first,and Chipley subsequently. Chinaman Weds Negress. Amerious, April 24.—Joe King, a Chinaman, man ied a negro woman to day while tbe citizens were getting out an injunction to prevent it. There is much indignation as the Chinaman is a member of tbe white Baptist church. Fatal Accident. Crawsfordsville, Ga., April 24. —Cal Fouche was killed and Paul Carey in jured while crossing the Georgia rail road in a buggy this afternoon. The horse was killed and the buggy smashed. Wheat Goes Up. New York, April 24.—Wheat went up a cent and a quarter here and at Chicago, today in consequence of the war news. Judge Kittles Dead. Sjlvania, April 24.—Judge H. C. Kittles, judge of Screven county court, died last night from cancer of the stomach. Shah Very 111. London, April 24.—A dispatch from Paris this afternoon says the Shah of Persia, Muzafer Edin, is alarming!y ill. Duchess Not Dead. London, April 24. There is no truth in the report that the Duchess of York is dead. A Minstrel’s Funeral. New York, April 24.—8i11y Birsb, the dead minstrel’s funeral, will take place tomorrow. The Weather. Atlanta, April 24.—Fair tonight and Sunday. The Times March. “Thu Brunswick Times March,” an excellent piece of music, written by Allen Franklin, The Times press man, will shortly be published by a leading music publishing bouse. Lo cal musicians, who have seen the score declare that it will make a hit. Typewriting taught, five weeks’ practice, $5. I’rof. S. M. Fry. CLOCK-TICKS. A Few Expressions of Public Sentiment On the Proposed Improvement. The following expressions on the much-discussed city clock question were noted yesterday by a Times man : John Lehman—We need a city clock to keep time on my race horse. W. B. Burroughs—l am in favor of it with my w hole heart. It is needed more than any improvement that the city could make. The rain falling into the tower for years will do as much damage as the clock would cost. D. J. Dillon—l certainly am in favor of this needed improvement. It will be a great convenience to the people, and will show a finished city hall to strangers visiting the city. J. E. dußignon—The demand is so great as to be almost imperative.- people, from what I can learn, are overwhelmingly in favor of the im provement. Otto Johannesson—To defeat this needed improvement would be a cry ing shame. W. E. Kay—l am opposed to it on account of the city’s financial condi tion. It is a luxury that Brunswick cannot afford. When she is out of debt will be the time to buy it. Judge Symmes—lf I can arrange the question of time with my numer ous creditors the council can keep time where it will and when it will. I don’t know- what kind of a clock the city needs, but as forme, why. give me a 90 day one. L. C, Bodet—l am in favor of it, I think the laboring class need it and want it, and they should have their wish gratified. The tower, in its present unfinished condition, is going to rack. J. W. Bennett—lt would be a great convenience I am perfectly willing to leave the matter entirely to the city officials, who know better than I whether or not the city can afford it, COMING TO CUMBERLAND. State Medical Society To Convene on Cum berland Next Year. On Friday Dr. Hugh Burford tele graphed the State Medical Society, which has been in convention in Ma con, inviting them to hold the 1898 convention in Brunswick. Yester day morning he received a message, in answer, expressing regret that they were unable to accept on account of having decided on Cumberland before Brunswick’s invitation was received. A Times man yesterday heard ex pressions of regret from several prom inent citizens that t lie convention will not be held here. One said : “It will of course be of some help to Brunswick to have tlie convention on Cumberland, but it would be incalculably more beneficial to have it in the city itself. Our peo ple should work for the upbuilding of Brunswick, and tbe island resorts will be directly benefitted by every addi tional resident secured for the city.” Their Jobs Abolished. Bob French and Rem Crawford are jobless. The Plant System has abol ished the offices held by them, tbe for mer as traveling passenger agent and the latter as press agent. Crawford has gone to New York to get a news paper position and French will prob ably be placed in another department of tbe system’s service. Incandescent Lights. The new incandescent electric light system of the Brunswick Light and Water company was completed yes terday and at 4 p. m. the current was turned on for the first time as a trial- The system proved perfect under the test of the current, and at dark tbe current was turned on for the night. Saw the Defect. Miss M. Clare de Graffenreid, of Washington, tbe widely known maga zine writer, is in tbe city for a short visit. Miss de Graffenreid is quick to note defects, as is evidenced by tbe fact that in passing the city hall yes terday, she said: ‘-Why, they didn’t finish tbe tower.” price; five cents. HONOR TO HEROES WHO SLEEP IN DEATH How Brunswick Will Observe the South’s Memorial Day on Tomorrow. TWO GENERALS TO PARTICIPATE. General Evans, the Orator, Arrives Today. The Parade and Line of March.—The Marshal’s Orders. Brunswick will observe Memorial day fliost fitting style, and the exercises will be tbe most in teresting ever held here. The arrangements were finally com pleted yesterday afternoon. General Clement A. Evans, the or ator of the day, will arrive this morn ing at 7:30 o’clock, accompanied by Mrs. Evans. He will be met at the train by the Brunswick Riflemen, tbe only suvivring company of tbe brig ade which General Evans commanded in the civil war. Genera! and Mrs. Evans will be escorted to Bay View, the residence of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Madden, where they will spend tbe few days of their visit to Brunswick. On Monday at 2 p. m, the parade will form in front of the Oglethorpe Hotel. A platoon of police, the Ma rine Bard, the First Division Naval Reserve, the Fourth Division Naval Reserve, the Mclntosh Light Drag oons, the Confederate Veterans, and the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias will be the organizations in line. The line of march will be as stated in the order published below. At Hanover Park, where the speak ing will occur, seats are promised for all who attend. A pretty feature of the exercises will be tbe scattering of flowers on General Evans pathway from his carriage to the stand. A double quartette will render ap-' propriate vocal selections, and the or ator will be introduced by General Floyd King. The participation of thirteen daughters of veterans, thir teen wives of veterans, and thirteen young married ladies, representing the thirteen states, will be an inter esting feature. After the ceremony, the prooession will move to Oak Grove Cemetery, where the usual exercises will occur. The following orders were issued yesterday: Ildqrs. Confederate Veterans. Brunswick, Ga., April 21, 1897. Orders No. 2.—The following ap pointments are announced upon tbe staff of the marshal of the day upon Memorial day, April 26, 1897: Wm. Berrien Burroughs,A. A. Row land, F. Joerger, Thos. W. Lamb, J. A. Butts, C. S. Wylly, Alexander Couper, J. K. Nightingale, B . A. Mc- Caskill, J. J. Spears, C. W. Deming, C. H. Leavy, H. A. Wrench, E. D. Lam bright, J. T. Lambright, H. B. Maxey. They will report‘(mounted) at Ogle thorpe hotel at 1:30 o’clock sharp. The line of march will be as follows: From Oglethorpe hotel to Hanover park; at park, arms will be stacked and parade dismissed until after ad dress by General Evans. After ad dress, line will be reformed and march from park to Mansfield street, down Mansfield street to cemetery. At cem etery, graves will be decorated, salute fired by military, taps "’Founded and parade will be dismissed. By order of General Floyd Kino, Marshal of the Day. Ernest Dart, Chief of Staff. SI’ECIAL ORDER. The groups of ladies constituting the Confederate series are hereby re quested to meet in Hanover park on Monday next, Memorial day, at 2 o’clock p, m., sharp, standard time; they will there await the arrival of the speaker of the day. After the orator has delivered his address it is hoped Continued on Eighth Page,