The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 13, 1895, Page 1

VOLUME LXXVIL—NO. 166. SAN FRANCISCO, WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 13, 1895. PRICE FIVE CENTS AMID FLORAL BOWERS Brilliant Wedding of Miss Whitney and Almeric Hugh Paget. FINEST OF THE SEASON. Considered More Distinguished Than the Marlborough-Van- derbilt Marriage. EXQUISITE MUSIC RENDERED. At the Breakfast That Followed Happy Remarks Were Made by the President and the Groom. NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 12.—Under a clear sky and within the sacred portals of St. Thomas Church, where less than a week ago Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt was made the Duchess of Marlborough, Miss Pauline Payne Whitney, daughter of William C. Whitney, formerly Secretary of the Navy, was, shortly after noon to-day, wedded to Almeric Hugh Paget,a vounger son of the late General Lord Alfred Paget, and grandson of the first Marquis of Anglesey. As far as the ceremonials go the wed- ding was not less brilliant than the Marl- borough-Vanderbilt marriage. . It was, perhaps, more distinguished, though the bridegroom, again an Englishman, does not inherit a title. On this occasion num- bered among the wedding guests were President Cleveland and members of his Cabinet, who journeyed from Washington to do honor to the young couple. There were present, too, Governor Morton and a score of diplomats. It was indeed a State occasion as well as a great social function. Society and politics for the moment were happily mixed. The scene in the church was, in some respects, a repetition of last Wednesday. Society flocked to the wedding and again tilled the spacious interior of the edifice. There was the same beautiful women; the same gathering of society notables and the same display of gorgeous costumes. The streets surroundizg the church were crowded all morninz by a throng who eagerly watched the coming and going of the wedding party and guests. Soon after 10 o’'clock the doors of St. Thomas Church were thrown open. Car- riage after carriage rolled up in front of the doors and emptied its load of richly dressed men and women, and it was not long before the church was crowded. As the wuests caught a glimpse of the interior of the edifice they invariably uttered ex- clamations of delight at the magnificent picture presented. The floral decorations were superb. Indeed, the church’s inte- rior had been transformed into a fairyland, charming and enchanting to behold. From the great dome to the remotest corner, flowers were everywheve, all taste- fully arranged. The massive garlands of foliage and flowers, lilies of the valley, orchids of every hue, immense green palms and roses and chrysanthemums by the hundreds, all gracefully festooned. Long before noon the church was crowded and all anxiously awaited the coming of the bridal party. In the meantime the musical pro- gramme, which was one of an exception- ally high order, if not the finest ever ren- dered in a church, was begun. George William Warren, the organist of St. Thomas Church, presided at the organ. The music was under the direction of Nathan Frank and bhe had on hana Frank’s Orchestra and the Franko-Hegner quartet of stringed instruments. The quartet first rendered a selection. Then Edounard de Reszke, the great basso of the Italian Opera Company, sang an air from Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” to organ accom- paniment, Franz Ondricek, the violimst, who has just arrived from Europe to play his first American engagement, followed with “The Elegie,” by Laub, with organ accompaniment. Then came the great treat of the musical programme when Mme. Nordica and Reszke sang a duet, “The Crucifix,” by Faure, also to organ accompaniment. me. Nordica later earned much admiration by her superb rendition of the “Ave Marie,” after Gou- nod, which was made even more effective ‘with a violin obligato by Mr. Franko and eaccompaniment by the organ and full string orchestra with harp. Handel’s “Largo” was played by Mr. Franko with all the strings, harp and organ, and the choir sang to organ accompaniment the bridal music from Weber's “'Die Frei- schuetz.”” There were also organ selec- tions by Mr. Warren. Promptly at noon Mr. Almeric Paget, the groom, accompanied by Gerald Paget, his best man, came from the yestry to the foot of the chancel steps, where they awaited the arrival of the bride. Almost immediately afterward Bishop Potter, the officiating clergyman, attended by his as- sistant, Dr. John Whaiey srown, appeared in the cbancel and made ready for the ceremony. A few minutes of impressive silence, a thousand or more anxious glances toward the church entrance ang then pealed forth the strains of the priests’ march from Meyerbeer's “Prophet.” The bridal procession had begun. In thelead were the ushers, john C. Furman, H. Maitland Kers William Cutting Jr., Winthrop Rutherford, Jared Howe, Crawiord Livingstone and Harry Payne Whitney. Next came four giris, Miss Dorothy Bar- ney, Miss Katherine Barney, Miss Frances Bingham and Miss Laura Whitney, all carrying flowers. Then foilowed the bridesmaids, Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, Miss Emily Vanderbilt Sloan, Miss Azuba Baroey, Miss Beatrice Bend, Miss Susie Dimock and Miss Edith Blake Brown. The gowns of the bridesmaids, which were Miss Whitney’s gifts, though uniform in design were not in color. They were rose, white, pale green, a delicate yellow, helio- trope and pale blue, all of moire. Then came the bride. She walked with her father, leaning slightly upon his arm. She presented a charming picture. Her wedding gown wasa marvel of elegance and simplicity. The full-trained skirt of ivory white satin was perfectly plain, save for a cord which ran around the edges. ‘There was not even a flounce of lace on it, neither embroidery nor passementerie. The waist was seamless and close-fitting and with nothing to break its symmetry, nota fall of lace. The corsage was fin- ished with a stock collar of pleated satin, covered with point lace, which finished in a rosette at either side. The very full sleeves were pleated into the armhole and finished from elbow to wrist in gauntlet style with a narrow frill of lace at the wrist. The only other lace on the corsage fell over the puffs of the sleeves from the shoulders. This lace is exquisitely fine, with a design of roses and true-lovers’ knots. A cluster of orange-blossoms was | fastened at the left side on the waist line. The veil was a splendid piece of point lace, which extended almost to the end of the train. As the bride and her father approached the chancel rail the groom stepped forward to receive his bride. The two then passed through the double line formed by the at- tending party and took up their positions ready for the ceremony. Mr. Whitney stood at the side of the best man. Bishop Potter immediately began the marriage ceremony. At its conclusion the bride and groom, Mr. Whitney and the best man went into the vestry, where the marriage registry was signed. While this was going on musical selections wefe ren- dered by the organ, orchestra and soloists. After the usual formalities were at- tended to the party returned to the chan- cel. The organist then played Men- | delsohn’s wedding march, and to its en- chanting strains the bridal procession filed out of the edifice. The wedding reception at the Whitney residence was a magnificent function, and was attended by over 600 people. On re- turning from the church the bride and groom went immediately to the red room, a beautiful spacious apartment on the Fifth-avenue side of the Whitney resi- dence, where a formal reception was held. The guests as they arrived were ushered into this room and given an opportunity to extend their congratulations to the newly wedded couple. At1:30 p. M. the wedding breakfast was | served, covers being laid for 500. The ball- room was used for the main dining-room. The bridal table was horseshoe in shape and the guest’s table was oval in form. At the latter table sat President Cleveland with W. C. Whitney on his left and Mrs. Bishop Potter on hisright. About seventy people were gathered about this table and included the most prominent of the guests. Scattered about the various rooms on the | first floor were small round tables which were used by the other guests. At the conclusion of the breakfast, Pres- ident Cleveland, in a neat little speech, proposed the health of bride and groom. This was drunk with a will. Then the groom was called upon for a few remarks. He thanked the President for his kind words and said his heart was with this couniry. “I am an Englishman,” said he, “but I have been so long in the States thatI am balf an American. Now since I have married one of your girls, I think I am a whole American.” The latter re- mark was loudly applauded. At 3:30 o’clock the newly wedded couple started on their wedding tour. The wedding gifts were numerous and valued at hundreds of thousands of doi- lars. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland sent a large two-handled silver cup and Secretary La- mont a beautiful painted fan. »r. Whit- ney presented his daughter with famous ‘Whitney family jewels. In addition he gave her a magnificent necklace contain- ing over 250 pearls and 200 diamonds. An- other beautiful necklace, composed of over 200 green opals and diamonds, was the gift of Charles William Bingham. The bride and bridegroom will g0 to Minneapolis for a short time and as the winter sets in will sail for the Riviera and thence to Cairo. The bride is one of the great heiresses in America. Sheisabout 21 years old, and made her debut into Washington society shortly before her mother’s death, in 1893, Since then she has spent much time in traveling in Europe and the East with her father. It wason a Nile trip that she met and became engaged to Mr. Paget. Almeric Hugh Paget is the youngest son of Lord Paget, and is thirteen years older than his bride. He came to America to seek his fortune about eighteen years ago. Beginning as a ranchman he gradually worked his way up to the management of a big English company, which place he still holds. He is largely known and very popular through the West. HARTFORD, Coxx., Nov. 12—When it was being given out in New York this afternoon that Mr. Paget and his bride, ex-Secretary Whitney’s daughter, were going to Minnesota for their wedding trip the young couple were in a parlor car of the “‘Consolidated” road, bound for Con- necticut. They had stolen away from the festivities alone and came unattended, leaving New York at 4 o’clock and reach- ing Hartford at 6:50 to-night. SENATOR ALLISON IN CHICAGO. Republican Leaders Much Interested in the Man Who Is Among the Presidential Possibilities. CHICAGO, Irn., Nov. 12.—Local and State Republican leaders were much in- terested in the arrival here this morning of Senator Allison, who is regarded as one of the foremost Presidential possibilities. He came to the Auditorium Hotel with General David B. Henderson of lowa and did not register. He tried to evade the newspaper interviewer and when cornered said he was too busy to talk politics or anything else. It is known that he spent most of the day in the company of party leaders whom be could find handy and it is generally believed he sounded them on their Presideritial leanings. Prominent Republicans say that the Iowa Senator is making a strong bid for the support of Illinois in the convention, and his visit following close on that of ex- President Harrison is taken to mean that the Senator is here to counteract any Harrison sentiment which may have been created among the party managers of the city and State. The outspoken declaration of Congressmar lLorrimer in favor of Harrison does not represent the prevailing Presidential opinion of the campaign generals here. —— Impeached by the Creek Council. DENISON, Tex., Nov. 12.—The Creek Council has just adjourned after impeach- ng Samuel Grayson for using $13,000 of the $200,000 “appropriated for the per capita j-myment‘ without authority of law. Judge James Towne, tried upon impeach- ment proceedings for neglect of duty, was acquitted. The impeachment procee&ings against Principal Chief Perryman have been set for November 20, and serious trouble is anticipated in the Creek Nation. Grover’s Futile Reach for the Third-Term Pie. HE WILL NOT BE HAPPY TI [From the New York Recorder.] 1L HE GETS IT——AND HE'LL NEVER GET I1. WAS HONORED BY ALL Celebration of Elizabeth | Cady Stanton’s Eigh- tieth Birthday. VETERAN SUFFRAGIST. Yet the Veteran Woman Was!| Able to Appear and Utter Ringing Werds. NO DANGER FROM THE “NEW.” Men Need Not Fear That the Coming Generation Will Crowd Them Off the Planet. NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 12.—A grand celebration was held to-night at the Met- ropolitan Opera-house in honor of the eightieth birthday of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the pioneer of woman’s rights. The opera-house was thronged. Mrs. Mary Lowe Dickinson, president of the | National Council of Women of the United | States, presioed. Susan B. Anthony read Burt, president of the New York W. C. T. U.,on “Temperance” and Rev, Ida Fulton on “Moral Progress,” Mrs. Emeline Bur- lingame Cheney on “The Relation of Woman’s Missionary Societies to the Ad- vancement of Women,” and by Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams on *‘The Progress of Colored Women.”” Mrs, L. Devereaux Blake and Susan B. Anthony also spoke. An address from the London Women's Franchise League, a cablegram from the Bristol Women’s Liberal Association, an address from thirty members of the family of the late John Bright and a letter from the Women’s Rights Society of Finland, signed by its president, Baroness Gripen- berg, were read, as were numerous other letters and telegrams. An ode from tne Shaker women of Mount Lebanon was also read. e LOCAL OBSEETANCE. Meeting of the State Woman’s Congress to Honor the Veterans. The Pacific Coast Woman’s Congress ap- propriately celebrated the eightieth anni- versary of the birth of Elzabeth Cady Stanton yesterday. The exercises were heid at Golden Gate Hall, Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper, president of the organization, de- livering a cordial address of welcome. “Mrs. Stanton,”” said Mrs, Cooper, ‘‘was graduated from the Troy Female Seminary in 1832, This is the institution founded by Emma Willard, and it is a remarkable fact that between the founder of this insti- tutica awd one of its most earnest alumsz, there is a striking resemblance and per- sonality. “Forty-seven years ago Mrs. Stanton called the first woman’s rights congress together, at Seneca Falls, N, Y., and it was then that she introduced the following resolution: *‘Resolved, That it is the duty of the THE HONORED VETERAN, ELIZABETH CADY STANTON. telegrams of greeting from several woman suffrage associations throughout the United States. ‘When Mrs. Stanton’s name was men- tioned there was cheering and handclap- ping. The venerable lady stood up and advanced to the edge of the stage, leaning heavily on a stick. The applause was re- doubled, the ladies waving their hand- kerchiefs enthusiastically. In a clear, resonant voice she thanked the audience for the warmth of its welcome. *‘I am not able to stand very long,” said she, ““so I have invited Miss Helen Potter, the elocutionist, to read my address. Be- fore I sit down, however, I would like to say just one word to the men present. A great many of them feel that the new woman will get them off this planet en- tirely, but I want to say that as long as they have wives, sisters and sweethearts who will look after their welfare they need not be afraid.” This utterance was received with great enthusiasm. Mrs, Stanton then intro- duced Miss Potter, who proceeded to read Mrs. Stanton's address. In it she re- viewed the agitation for woman's rights since its incipiency, and made many tell- ing points in its favor. Addresses were also made by Rev. Anna Howard Shaw on “Religion,” Mrs. T. women of this country to secure to them- selves their sacred rights to the elective franchise.’ “Judge Cady,her father, on learning that his daughter was the author of this resolu- tion became greatly incensed, and imme- diately proceeded to bring her home again. With all of his persuasion, however, he was never able to reason her out of her position.” In closing her remarks Mrs. Cooper re- ferred to the fact that in Metropolitan Hall, New York, at just about the hour this gathering would adjourn,a simiiar meeting wounld convene todo honor to this same woman, There would gathered some of the most notable women of the day, in- cluding Mrs. Stanton herself, I'rances E. Willard, Susan B. Anthony, Mrs. John T. Fields, Clara -Barton, Mrs. Emily B. Cheney, Mrs. Dr. Emily Blackwell and Mrs. J. Ellen Foster—all women with a national repute and acknowledged intelli- gence. The regular programme consisted of a musical selection by Mrs. Marriner-Cam bell, followed by an address, “The History of Elizabeth Cady Stanton,” by Mrs. E. M. Krebs. Then came a selection by Mrs. de Seminario, after which Mrs. Emma 8. Marshall highly entertained the audience wfiith a few “snap shots at woman'’s suffrage. Congreusma:g J. G. Maguire closed the day’s exercises with a pleasing address on “The Justice of Woman Suffrage.” [ L WEAK BATTLE-SHIPS Serious Error in Planning the Indiana and Oregon. SEA-GOING POWER SAFE. But the Torpedo Batteries Have Been Greatly Abridged It Is Claimed. AN ACCIDENT TO THE TEXAS' Frames Found to Be Badly Distorted From Straining on the Keel_ Blocks. NEWPORT, R. I, Nov. 12.—The Gov- ernment authorities have just discovered that a most serious error has been made in the planning and construction of the first- class battleships Oregon and Indiana. ‘While as regards their sea-going power there is no cause foralarm, these ships must go to sea with radical defects, which make them less formidable vessels of war than they were intended to be. The main cause for troubleis the fact that, thrcugh some inadvertence, the tor- pedo batteries are greatly abridged both in size and power, and with the powerful engine of war which the torpedo has shown itself to be theloss cannot be under- rated. Press dispatches which were sent out reported the reason for the cutting down of the torpedo armament to the scarcity of torpedoes, but later developments have shown that the curtailment Las been in order to give space to more sleeping berths. While some of the authorities do not regard the matter in a serious light a number of the best-known experts have expressed their condemnation of the ac- tion in outspoken terms, as they claim that by this sacrifice the strength of the two vessels is greatly weakened, so much as to render them inferior to the same class of vessels of European nations, which are beginning to realize the strength ofa torpedo as a factor in war. No action will he taken until an investigation has been made, which is expected shortly. sEpan L ACCIDENT ON THE TEXAS. Frames on the Rattle-Ship Found to Be Badly Distorted. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 12.—Details of an accident to the Texas came to the Navy Department Saturday from Commo- dore Montgomery Sicard, commandant of the New York Navy-yard, who inclosed the following from Captain Henry Glass, commander of the Texas: “I would respectfully report that on the regular weekly inspection of double bot- toms in this ship, made this afternoon, frames 43 and 45 in compartment B—94 were found to be distorted, apparently from straining on the keel blocks. No outward evidence of this condition ap- pears and a general examination of the ship, made immediately after she was docked, failed to show any strain. Imme- diately on the foregoing condition being reported to me, I reported it and notified the naval constructor at this station.” Commodore Sicard’s indorsement on this was to the effect that the naval con- structor, after examination, reported that the Texas was in all respects resting easy and was supported thoroughly and safely, but at Constructor Bowle's suggestion about six feet of water was let into the dock. though the naval constructor con- sidered this merely as a precaution. Another communication came from Commodore Sicard vesterday, inclosinga detailed report on the condition of every part of the keel, showing that cement was cracked in about twenty sections; that four plates were buckled or bent inward from about a half inch to an inchand a half, and that the joints to the main drain and suction pipes were strained. Com- inodore Sicard’s report is as follows: “U~1TED STATES NAVY-YARD, N. Y., Nov. 10.—The distortion of frames 43 and 45 was first reported to me on the 8th inst. at 6 P.M. An-immediate examination was made by the naval constructor, who recommended the admission of six feet of water in the morning, which was done. ‘The within report was received by me at 5:30 . M. yesterday and was the result of an examination made in the morning. Further examination made to-day shows no change. ““More water to eleven feet draught has been admitted to the dock to-day and the naval constructor has been directed to make a detailed report. No delay will re- sult to the work now going on upon the vessel.” Extreme reticence has been observed at the Navy Department as well as at the Brooklyn Navy-yard regarding the acci- dent, and also by all Navy Depertment officials who have been concerned in the construction of the Texas, and who should therefore be in a position to give an accu- rate statement of her defects. The vessel has been singularly unfortunate for sev- eral years in being made the subject for adverse criticism, and numerous stories have been printed about her unseaworthi- ness, her structural defects and her general unavailability for naval uses. Her plans, which were bought in England through the naval attache of the legation at Lon- don, gave trouble from the first. The original plans were drawn by Wil- liam Johns, an English draughtsman, but they were considered unsatisfactory and were turned over to another naval con- structor to work out the details, submit- ting several hundred sheets of drawings to | the Navy Department. Naval boards con- sidered them and found all sorts of fault with them. Chief Constructor Wilson de- ciared that they were worthless; that no ship built after them could float. Con- structor Bowles, then at the Norfolk navy- yard, thought otherwise, and declared that, with some slight modifications, he could build a good ship on that design, and he would be willing to stake his repu- tation as a naval constructor on the result. Upon these assurances the vessel was commenced, her keel being laid June1, 1889. Frequently during her construction changes were made on account of the con- troversies continually stirred up about her, and thus through various delays she was not commissioned until August 15 this | year. The act of Congress, August 3, 1886, | authorizing her construction} placed the statutory limit of her cost at $2,500,000; but the Paymaster-General’s accounts show that up to June 30, 1894 (these being the latest ficures at hand), she had cost $3,046,314 35. In the year and a half since that time these figures have been materially | increased. Among the other developments during construction which increased the impres- sion that her hull was not strong, was the accident to her boilers when they were first filled. The weight of the water broke the saddles which supported the boilers. A bed-plate of her auxiliary engines broke during thedock trial av Norfolk, the acci- dent being caused, it was claimed, by the excesgive flexibility of the hull. The Texas, when completed, turned out to be the only vessel of the new navy that had not exceeded her designed draught. This, it is contended by naval officers, is due to the fact that much of her iron work was intentionally made lighter in weight as well as in strength, the sacrifice having been made in order that she might float higher and in order to secure her completion as far as possible within the price fixed by Congress. A few weeks ago it was found necessary to dock the ship, which had been continuously in the water since her armor, engines and heavy weights were applied. She was then at Norfolk, and Naval Consiructor A. W. Stahl declined to assume the responsi- sibility of atteinpting to dock Rher there, stating that with the highest possible tide at Norfolk there would be a leeway of only a few inches at the most between the ship’s hull and the sill of the dock, which he considered too dangerous a margin for safety. So the docking was ordered to take place at the Brooklyn navy-yard, where Constructor Bowles would be in charge. The Navy Department has called on Naval Constructor Bowles for a detailed account of the matter which is expected at the department to-morrow. Until this report is received officials of the depart- ment do not care to express themselves. Acting Secretary McAdoo said this after- noon that the United States was so unused to docking heavy battle-ships that the real meaning of the accident to the Texas could not be definitely stated. European governments, he said, were probably used to such matters, and could ascertain im- mediately the comparative seriousness or triviality of happenings of this sort. FAST TRAINS 70 THE WEST The Time Between Chicago and San Francisco Shortened Twelve Hours. In a Little Over Three Days the Entire Distance Will Be Now Covered. CHICAGO, Irr., Nov. 12.—Beginning next Sunday and continuing daily a new train will leave Chicago at 6 p. M. for San Francisco, and make the journey twelve hours quicker than any regular train now running hetween those cities. The train will be over the Chicago and Northwest- ern, the Union Pacific and Southern Pa- cific lines. The distance will be covered | in a little over three days, the train arriv- ingin Ban Francisco at 8:45 p. M. the third day. This journey will be made without chauge of cars. The new schedule between Chicago and Los Angeles will effect a say- ing of nearly twenty-four hours over the Northwestern's present time between Chi- cago and points in Southern California. The time in hours is: Chicago to Omaha, 14 hours and 10 minutes; Omaha to Ogden, 20 hours and 30 minutes; Ogden to San Francisco, 31 hours and 45 minutes. The train carries through sleepers to San Fran- cisco and Los Apgeles from Chicago, and a diner, and is uofidl_v vestibuled, making only ‘the principal stops east of Ogden. No. 3, the ““fast malil,” takes the place of the present No. 1, and leaves Chicago at 10:45 p. M. After leaving Cheyenne this train will carry the mailcars and a sleeper and colonist car for San Francisco and Portland, and sleepers and diners for Salt Lake and Portland, nside from free-chair cars. TO0K A FIRM STAND. Minister Terrill's Demand for Protection to Americans. USAGE WAS LAID ASIDE. No Time for Diplomatic Courtesies While the Slaughter of Armenians Goes On. TEN THOUSAND MASSACRED. From Various Parts of Asia Minor Come Stories of Shocking Acts of Brutality. CONSTANTINOPLE, Turkey, Nov. 12. United States Minister Terrill sent a note to Halrifil Pasha, the new Grand Vizier, on Monday, in which he said that in view of the position he was unable to make a congratulatory call upon the occasion of the Pasha’s appointment to his office. He was compelled to lay diplomatic usage aside, he said, in order to first demand protection for Americans in Asia Minor, and proposed to call upon the Grand Vizier for that purpose on Tuesday. Missionaries Herrick, Peet and Dwight have made an earnest appeal to the United States for aid for the aesti- tute. [t is estimated that 250,000 Ar- menians in the ravaged districts are in a state of starvation. Minister Terrill ex- presses the opinion that upward of 10,000 Armenians have been massacred during the last thirty days, and fears that the worst of the outrages have not been re- ported. Mr. Terrill cordially indorses the missionaries’ appeal for aid. Additional arrests were made yesterday and to-day, and there have been fresh massacres in the neighborhood of Angora and Paluin, in which disturbances, it is re- ported, 1000 persons were slain. The Marblehead remains anchored opposite the Imperial Palace, with steam up. Notwithstanding the fatal difficulties under which the Government labors the Porte not having sufficient money where- with to meet expenses thus far entailed by the calling out of the Redifs already under arms, it has been decided to summon the remaining twenty battalions belonging to the Fourth Corps. Official dispatches reiterate with some detail the stories already told of the troubles at 'Lchoukour, Hissar and Diarbe- kir, but in all cases place the blame on the Armenians, who are said to have risen against the Mcslems. The Vali of Adena telegraphs that 2000 Armenians disguised as Circassians have attacked the villages of Zeitoun, Beli and Narl, committing all sorts of depredations. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 12.—The Turkish legation here has received from the Porte the following telegram under vesterday’s date: “The Armenian rioters of Zouton attacked the village of Hissar, killing thirty-five Mussulmans, and car- ried away with them arms and cattle and belongings of the Mussulman villages of Dennghel and murdered the secretary of the tax collector of Zeitoun. The wife and four children of the functionary are missing. According to fresh advices from Diarbekir, the Armenians are alone re- sponsible for the recent disorders, which originated solely by the rebels firing on the mosques at the hour of prayer and by their making an armed attack on the Mus- sulmans.”” The fire which broke out at Diarbekir was started by Armenian incendiaries, for 90 per cent of the shopsdestroyed, as also about all the merchandise burned, belonged to Mussulmans. All assertiens contrary to the above .are propagated by the Ar- menian committees and their friends to misguide and deceive public opinion. The Vali of Adana reports that about 200 Ar- menians, disguised as Circassians, attacked the Mussulman villages of Zeitounberts and Narli, committing all sorts of depre- dations. s "NO END TO CRUELTIES. Reports on the Terrible State of Affairs in Armenia. BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 12.—Private ad- vices from a special agentof the National Armenian Relief Committee, which were received to-day, bring further accounts of the terrible state of affairs in that un- happy country. The writer has made a thorough investigation of both sides of the question, and has been all over the troubled districts and states that no words can give the outside world an idea of the terrible ferocities practiced on the defense- less Armenians. Day in and day out, the same for weeks, the same story of murder, rapine and pillage is heard continually. In &veral of the smaller towns the entire male population has been wiped ont of existence and the women are suffer- ing the most terrible agonies, and the tales told by the fugitives make one’s blood turn cold. The captors practice the most horrible treatment of women and murder right and left. Little children are held up before the eyes of their mothers and their noses cut off, then their eyes gouged out, and, after enduring the most terrible torture, they are released to go about, or, if the captor is more hu- mane, he dispatches bis victims at_once. The other barbarities are too terrible to mention, save to cay that they are un- paralleled in the wor'd’s history. All the foreigners have taken the advice of their Ministers and left the country, the Turks having sworn death against all. The Turkish authorities and soldiers make no attempt to put a stop to the mas- sacres, and even join in with the mur- derers. —_—————— WITNESSED ONE MASSACRE. An American Consular Agent Writes of the Staughter at Trebizond. ALEXANDRIA, My Nov. 12.— You can’t get Crockers’ to do poor engraving at any price, Visiting cards, announcements, invitag tions, etc. 227 Post street | 215 Bush sireet