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The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
WHOLESALE HOUSE.

Mr.. NJ. D, TiIson, will open a big
carnage and buggy wholesale house
here next Monday in the large
buildings owned by him facing the
plaza. We are satisfied such a
business would pay here if carried
on, on strictly business principle,
and Mr.. Tison is man that is up
in every enterprise he has yet en-
barked in, He should keep as he
doubtless will, all kinds of wheeled
carriages, buggies, bicycles, tri
cicles, both horse aud horseless and
let it be said that Texarkana has a
wholesale house that keeps every
thing on wheels for pleasure riding.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Goldbug Democrats Of Kentucky
deserve the everlasting execration
of all true men, for boiling the par
ty action and refusing to re-elect
Senator Blackburn. So far gold
bugs have "bolted' and done all
the kicking and damage to the
Democracy. The silver men will
have a perfect right to follow the
precedent they set.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

In pruning it is well to remember
that a few well-deyeloped branches
are Of more value than many times
that number are crowded together
without light or air. But so far as
possible, the removal of large,
healthy limbs should be avoided.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

To the voters Of the municipal city Of
TeIarkana, Arkansas:
Notice is hereby given that there will
be a munic pal election held In the city
Of TeYarkana Miller county, Arkansas,
on the first Tuesday In April, l'9 In
said election the following officers are 10
be voted for: One Mayor, one Marshal,
one City Attorney. one Treasurer, one Re
corder, one City Engineer, and two Alder
men for each OF the four wards OF said
city OF TeIarkana, Arkansas.
Given under my hand this 7th day OF
March. 1890. j. c. EDWARDS Mayor
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Sebastian county selected none
but true silver men as delegates to
the state convention, instructed
for free silver at the ratio of l6 to
/. Let every county in the state
follow her good example
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
WEST SIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Mayor.

We are authoriz q u announce W. C..
Hardin a candidate for Mayor of Tex
ar ana. Texas. Election In April
We are authorized 10 ammo nee p. A,
Turner a. a candidate for re-elSctlOn 10
the Office Of Mayor Of Texsrkana, Texas.
Election April eth.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
Democratic City Ticket.

For Mayor,
JOHN N. COOK.
For Marshal,
JAMES N. CRENSHAW.
For City Attorney,
SAN S. SOLINSKY.
For Recorder,
JOE T. MURPHY.
For Treasurer,
W. L. WILLIAMS.
Aldermen, First Ward,
T. w DUNN,
JOE HUCkINS.
Aldermen, Second Ward,
J. T. OWSLEY,
=. W. MULLINS.
Aldermen, Third Ward,
W. ]. BUHRMAN,
T. A. BREWER.
Aldermen, Fourth Ward,
w. A. BARROW,
c. c. BRASHEAR.
Central Committeeman,
Ward III. Il. KIRBY.
Ward TT. Il. WEBER.
Ward 3-H. c GRAFTON.
Ward Al. S. CRENSHAW.
eian4;o,. T,ool,u ,Dr;1 Ttb 100
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

A man doing business without
advertising is like a man kissing his
girl in the dark He may know
what he is doing but no one else
does. Nashville Sun.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
For Tax AsBessor,

Wo arc authorized TO announce Jucul-
lus Winham MS candidate for Tax AS
sessor OF Miller county, subject TO &he ac-
tlon OF the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Z. w.
Hull as a candidate for Tax Assessor, sub
Iect to the action Of tho Miller county
Democracy.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
County Treasurer. =.

We are authorized tO announce John III.
McLan rs a candidate for County Treas
q or OF Miller county, subject 10 the ac-
tlon OF the Democratic party.
We arc authorized 10 announce Joe
Beddlngiielj rs a candidate for County
Treasurer Of Miller county, .ubject TO
the action OF the Democratic party
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

HF8. II. p. Deu, osSaip0t0iRie, Kan.
wife OF tho editorot The Graphic the lead
Ing local paper ot Miami county, writes
II ,cas troubled tCith heart disease
for six years, severe palpitations, short
ness OF breath, together with such OK
trcme nervousness, that, at timos / would
walk the noor nearly all night We
consulted tho Dost medical talent
1hev 6did there tcds no heip for me,
that mad organic disease OF tho heart for
which there was no remedy. ! had read
your Advertisement In The Graphic and
ayearago, as last resort, tried ono bottloof
Or. Giies' Ect0 CHro for the Heart,
which convinced me that there was true
merit In e. J took thrco bottles each ~ tho
Heart euro and Rogtorativo Noryino and
1t com pieiely cured me. r sleep
we'll NJ night, my heart beats regularly and
have no moro gmothering spells. I wish
10 say 10 all who are suffering "a did;
there's relief untold for them II they will
only give your remedies Just one trial"
Or. Miles Heart Cnro 10 sold on n positive
guarantee that the ffpt bottle VIII benefit
All druggists sell 10 atSf, Q bottles for &,. or
u will bo sent, prepaid, on roceipt OF prlce
by tho Dr. Milos Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind
DR.. Miles Heart Cure
Restores Health
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
Klines Steam Bread

Is popular because It IS good; and It
is good
Because we understand how to
make it so.
Because it is clean.
Because only the best ingredients
are used in its manufacture,
Because particular care is given
to the baking, while every other de.
tail is carefully attended to.
II is labelled" Kliue's Steam
Bread"--Ask for it---insist on hav-
ing il. "a
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
., D.,, cure Liver Ills; easy 70
Hoods Pills take, easy to operate. &c.
Hunt Up Your Empty Bottles.

B. c. Vanderweghe will buy all kinds of
empty bottles, such as catsup, pickle,
museard. Rhine wine, claret, ApOllinaris,
champagne. ale, porter, mineral water
verm0uth, absinthe, cOgnac, HOstetter
and Harter bitters, Benedictine, Angos-
tura, ginger ale, wash blue, etc.
B. c. VANDERWEGHE.
36lmo Walsh's Store, Broad Street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the .oilice OF Sheriff OF Miller
county, subject TO tho action Of the Dem
ocratlc party. Respectfully,
J0DIE KIRBY.
We are authorized 70 announce James
r. billiard as candidate for Sheriff OF
Miller county, subject TO the action Of the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce A, A.
Adams as candidate for Sheriff OF Miller
county, subject 10 the action OF tho DEM
ocratic party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

The Texarkanian is the
official organ of the city of
Texarkana, for publishing
all ordinances and other le-
gal advertisements.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
For County Judge.

We are authorized to announce John c.
Edwards as candidate for County Judge
subject to the action Of the Miller county
Democracy.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
Germ etuer is the Best.

MIR. c. p McLain, Acworth, Ga,
says Several years ago my wife
suffered from attacks of bilious
collie and Indigestion, She used
different medicines and tried several
doctors, but all without permanent
benefit. She used Royal Germetuer
some years ago, and it has given
her more relief than all else, and
she reccomends il to the afflicted '
Write to The Atlanta Chemical Co
Atlanta, Ca, for 40 page book
giving full information, free. New
package, large bottles, lOS doses,
81. For sale by Smith Drug Com.
pany.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
For Constable.

We hre authorized to announce Joe
vinson as candidate for re- election 10
the olico OF Constable OF Garland town
ship, subject 10 tho action OF tho Demo-
cratic party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

The Texarkanian is the
official organ of Miller
county, for the publication
Of all legal advertisements.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

When Baby was sick, Wa gave her Castsria,
When she was Child, she cried for Csstoria.
When she became Min, she elung 10 Casseria.
Wkaa she had Children, she gave them Cssesria
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

California Evaporated Peaches
l0c, per pound at the Great Bar
gain Store.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

To each and every purchaser of a
new piano from me within the next
80 days, | will give FREE one course
in both academic and music at the
Texarkana College and COnservato
ry of Music. Pupils may enter at
any time. Remember this offer ex-
traordinary is for 30 days only.
39lw A. W. MCQUEEN
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

The Texarkanian is the
official organ of the Demo-
cratic party in Miller coun-
ty.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Every loaf ofbread turned out Of
Kline's bakery is labelled "Kliue's
Steam Bread
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Six pounds California Dried
Grapes for 25c. at the Great Bar
gain Store.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
CHAs. Il. BRANBLg

We are authorized TO announce A. b.
Little as u candidate for Clrcu t Clerk OF
Miller county, subject TO action OF the
Democratic party.
We arc authorized TO announce J. ID
Sanderson as candidate for Circuit
Clerk OF Miller county, subject TO the ac-
tlon OF the Democratic party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Feed and seed oats at extra low
prices, at w. H. Wells l. Cos.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
Texas bran at 20 cents a hundred
pounds at 7. j. Hobgood's

In the fall of 1898 a son of Mr.. T.
A. Mcfarland, a prominent mer-
chant of Live Oak, Sutter Co.,
Cal, was taken with a very heavy
cold. The pains in his chest we're
so severe that he had spasms and
was threatened with pneumonia.
His father gave him several large
doses of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy which broke up the cough
and cured him. Mr. Mcfarland says
whenever his children have Group
he invariably gives the Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy and it always
cures them. He considers it the
best cough remedy in the market.
For said by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
WEDNESDAY. MARCH Il, 1896.
RATES:

The Daily ani Weekly TExARKAsIAS ar
.nter.i al the poStOiiice Is1arkdna q
ecoud class mail matter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
They had Whiskers.

Yesterday the Huddleston Bros.
who are clever butchers and sea
fish dealers, called the city editor
into their market and said, take
this home with you and eat them
at our expense. We though they are
we're fine blue point oysters and was
quite profuse in our thanks, but
upon opening the little paper buck
ct found they we're crawfsh with
whiskers. We have eaten dog in
in our day, and once was tempted
by hunger to eat a piece of snake,
but we shall never eat an unshaven
crawfish and it sailing around under
an alias-Or non de plume-of
swimp.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Cigars by the box a specially.
s S. NJ. RAGLAND.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Patronize push and enterprise
Huddleston Bros, always keep the
best of fresh meats, etc, and
promptly deliver same to all parts
of the city,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

The Great Bargain Store, 213
East Broad Street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Fine boneless hams, Just received
at Huddleston Bros. meat market.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Best Flour at 1920 per barrel at
7, j. HobgoOd's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Complete in style, ft and quality
are our new mems shoes,
SHARPE h BRswEs,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

James McShane's Great Bargain
Store for Cheap Groceries.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

LAXOL is the best medicine for
children. Doctors recommend it in
place of Castor OIL.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Here is a diamond, here a piece
of charcoal. Both carbon; yet be-
tween them stands the mightiest of
magicians-Nature. The food on
your table, and your own body; ele-
mentally the same, yet between
the two stands the digestion, the
arbiter of growth or decline, life or
death.
We cannot make a diamond; we
can not make flesh, blood and bone.
No. But by means of the Shaker
Digestive Cordial, We can enable
the stomach to digest food which
would otherwise ferment and poison
the system. In all forms of dyspep-
sia and incipient consumption, with
weakness. loss of flesh, thin blood,
nervous prostration the Cordial is
the successful remedy. Taken with
food it relieves at once. 1t nour-
ishes and assists nature to nourIsh.
A trial bOttle-enough to show it's
merit-l0 cents.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
New spring clothing at
SHARPE Il Brewers

Our competitors "just as good, !"
is but an acknowledgement of the
superiority of Klines Steam Baked.
Three 3-lb. cans of tomatoes for
25 cents at 7. j. Hobgood's.
Do not despair because you have
tried many,medicines and have fail
ed to receive benefit Remember
that Hoods Sarsaparilla cures when
all others fail to do any good what
ever.
Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Harm
less, reliable, sure. B
New umbrellas and travelling
bags at SHARPE & BREWERS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11
For Circuit Clerk.

hereby announce my candidacy tor the
Office Of Circuit Clerk OF Miller County,
snbject to the action OF the Democratic
party. In making this announcement
do so with thorough knowledge OF the
Importance and responsibility attached
TO the Office which seek, and will say TO
my fellow citizens that II am the choice
OF the party and am elected. ana II eX-
perence md devotion TO duty will vu
satisfaction, this they shall have % he
fullest extent OF my ability 10 give.
Respectfully,
CHAR H. BRAlfRTF
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Four packages Scotch Oats tor
30 cents at T. ]. Hobgood's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

The latest patterns in Manhat-
tan shirts at SHARPE & BREWERS
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

]. ". GARDNER. Editor and Prop'r.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-03-11

Rates er 81. 900 insurance, wheh lgsa .ss
are paid in twenty equal annual llsnn Ivm,
meats, after death, instead oil IN one luuP
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-11

the vicier is represented as mounted
on horse, a camel or a tiger.
Dice almost exactly similar to those
now used have been discovered in
Thebes and other Egyptian towns.
Dice of ivory and marble have been
found in the ruins of Roman houses
in various parts of Great Britain.
Both Aeschylus and Sophocles, in
their tragedies, allude to the game of
dice as being common in their day.
According to one historian, cards
were brought from the east, and first
used by Europeans in Italy in 1879.
The Arabic cards are believed to have
been originally associated with necro-
mantle fortune telling practices.
The first known record of regulating
making and selling of cards in England
was in the ninth year of George ",
1928.
Napoleon was fond of chess, but did
not like to take the time it required.
He said, 1T is too slow for a busy
man.
French historians say that the intro
duction of dice into France was in the
reign of Philip Augustus, 1850 to 1923.
In the works of Chauser, Shakes
peare and Bacon the game of back
CANNON is mentioned under the name
of tables.
The name of chess is supposed by
some philologists to have been derived
from Shah, the Persian name for king.
Louis XII, 1461-14S3, introduced the
game of billiards into court early in
his reign and thence it spread over
France
The French name of draughts or
checkers is lie jeu de danes; in German
it is damen, and in Italy it is designa-
ted dana.
Charlemagne was a noted chess
player. He said that "a game of chess
cleared his mind of the planning of a
campaign"
In the sixteenth year of Charles IL,
1888, debts of more than 100 pounds,
contracted in gaming, were not collect
ible by law.
The gameof cards has been known
in China from time immemorial. 1t is
called che-pae, and there are thirty
cards in a pack
Frederick the Great was a chess
player as well as a flute player, and
gave almost as much attention to the
former as to the latter.
Voltaire, the satirist, was fond Of
chess, and in his study at Fernow in
variably challenged visitors to bout
with the chess board.
1t is stated by the encyclopedias that
euchre was invented in Pennsylvania.
The game is little known outside of the
United States.
Haroun al Rachid, the jovial mon
arch, Of the Arabian Nights" was a
devotee of chess, and,it is said, could
beat any player in Bagdad.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-11
GAMES AND GAMING.

Compiled for the Globe Democrat.
In ancient games Of dice three were
invariably employed.
The game of checkers has been play
ed in Egypt since about 1000 B. c.
Houses for gaming purposes were
regularly licensed in London, in 1920.
The game of craps, as now played is
said to be the invention of the negroes.
The literature of chess is more ex-
tensive than that of any other amuse-
ment.
Leibnitz, the great German philoso-
pher, was almost equally as great as
a chess player.
In old French cards the queens were
named Argine, Esther, Judith and Pal
las.
The game of draughts made it's APP
pearance in Europe, 1t is said, about
400 years ago.
Dominos were introduced into France
and Italyabout the middle of the last
century.
The Hindustan cards have no queen;
the court suits consisting of the king
and his vicier.
In 1853, by an act of parliament, bet
ting houses and gaming houses in Lon
don were closed.
In 1710 bonds or notes given in set
tlement of a gaming debt were not en-
forcible by law.
Nero was extravagantly fond of dice
and, it is said, sometimes spent whole
nights at the game.
1t is said by Indian historians that
the game originated in India about
5000 B. c.
The first authentic record of cards
In France was in 1893, during the reigr
of Charles VI.
On the old time card used in India
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-11
CALLED ON M'KINIEY

Canton, Ohio, Sept. 1.-THE days
demonstration on the Mckinley lawn
opened early with the streets filled
with people. The Vermont delegation
was the first to arrive. They came on
a special train from Cleveland. The
party numbers 1OS and includes Cover
nor Woodbury., Lieutenant-G Governor
Manson, Congressman Henry H. Pow
ers, Senator Proctor, Gov-elect Grout,
ut.-gov-elect NJ. w. Fish General
J. G. Mccullough, and ex-Lieut-gov.
F. S. Stranian. A reception was held
and speeches were made by a number
Of visitors and were responded to by
Major Mckinley.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-11
PROTECTION.

To our home industries should be en-
couraged by every man, woman and
child in our city. Reciprocity will GER
tainly be the outcome; our manufac-
turers will buy such material and sup
plies as can be had here paying there
for the market price and in return we
can purchase what they manufacture.
Let US keep our money at home as
much as possible. The following in
dustries employ labor, use raw mate
rial and purchase for their families
what they can in San Antonio:
Price Booker & Co., Baking Powder,
Flavoring Extracts, Vinegar, elders,
etc.
G. A. Duerler Manufacturing Co.,
Pure Candies, Soda Water and Cakes.
A. c. Heinrich, Jewelry to order.
Alamo Trunk Factory, Trunks and
Valises to order.
]. Lobert Tailoring Co., Suits and
Pants to order.
Bell Steam Laundry, Laundry work
with improved methods.
F. F. Collins Manufacturing Co.,
Foundry work and Machinery, Boilers
and Engines.
Alamo Cement Co., Home Cement,
as good as any in the world.
BEN Brick Co, High Pressure Red
Brick.
Alamo Iron Works, Foundry work
and Machinery.
Mackey Brick and Tile Company, our
white brick and thing.
]. Dean & Son, Home made Tinware,
better than imported.
c. H. Guenther Milling Co., Flour and
Meal, equal to any in the world.
Max Schultze, Stove pipe galvanized
well casing, tinware, etc.
Rosy Brothers, Cigars and Purros,
equal to any imoprted article.
A. Pancoast & Son, Merchant Tail
oring in all it's branches.
Lone Star and City Breweries, have
no equal.
The following live merchants do
much toward assisting and encourag-
ing their home papers:
L. Wolfson, Joske Brothers, Wolff &
Marx, Wagner & Chabot, Shepherd &
Sauer, Sullivan Shoe Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-11

Monumental inscription in Egypt,
dating from the ninteenth century B.
c., represent royal personages playing
with their courtiers at draughts.
Petitions. against Monte Carlo, the
gambling hall of Monaco. were circu-
lated throughout Europe and signed
by hundreds and thousands in 1880.
According to the Greek historians,
the dice were the invention of thePala-
medes about 1914 B. c. 1t is certain,
however, that the game is of much
earlier date.
The Hindustanee name for the game
of cards is "tchatar-tass." The signif-
icance of this word is -four kings;
the popular name being tai or tass.
The first book printed in Great Brit
ain was The Game. and Playe of
Cheese" translated and printed at
Westminster by William Caxton in
1474.
The former names for cards, such as
naypes in Spain and naibi in Italy, are
of Arabic origin and bespeak the Moor
ish introduction of the game.
Greek mythology ascribes the inven-
ton of dice to the gods, and one fan
ciful tale represents Jupiter and Mars
as settling a difficulty by throwing
dice.
Chess has been known in China and
Japan since 5000 B. c. The game of
chess, as now played in Europe and
America, dates from the sixteenth cen
fury.
The game of cards is undoubtedly
of Asiatic origin, and seems to have
been based upon warlike associations
and favorite game with military men.
In one of Allegri's pictures, that Of
the crucifixion, four Roman soldiers
are represented as seated on the arm of
a fallen cross casting dice for the YES
ture.
Henry III, of France, 1574-15S9, was
an expert billiard player, and his ex-
ample made the game exceedingly
popular in France and the courts of
Europe.
The game of whist has been traced
by curious inquirers to that of triumph
or trump, which was extensively play
ed in the early days of the sixteenth
century.
The Romans had two games which
were played with dice-tali and tesse-
ra. The latter seems, from the imper-
feet descriptions left, to have been a
variety of craps.
In early French cards the kings were
named David, Caesar, Alexander and
Charlemagne, representing the Empe-
rors of the Jews, Greeks, Romans and
French.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-11
HE HAD 4 GRUDGE.

Walter Allen, white man, was
fined s. and costs by Justice Devine
yesterday charged with striking Mag
gle Williams, cOlOred woman, of
$40 Hood street, with a chair Septem-
Der Z. Last night, while Judge De-
vine was taking a drink with a party
of friends, Allen attacked him and
struck him in the face, saying. "1've
got a grudge against you" Hostili-
ties were not allowed to proceed,
however. by bystanderS. Allen offer
ed to apologize to Judge Devine this
morning, but the latter would not lis
ten to him.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-11
DANISH SOCIETIES

Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sept. IL
The United Danish societies of the
United States have finished their
routine work in national convention
and elected the following officers:
H. p. Nelson, Racine, Wis, president;
II. J. Nielsen, Council Bluffs, vice
president; d. n. Peterson. Cleveland.
o., insurance commissioner: II. p.
Hansen, Denver, secretary; NJ. Klaus
EN-, Green Bay, Wis, grand treasur-
er. The next convention will be held
at Green Bay, Wis, in September,
1899.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-11
A PEANUT ROASTER's PERIL

A gasoline engine of James Clark,
a peanut and popcorn rooster, ex-
ploded at Riverside park last night
while the railroad mems dance was
going on. The explosion made a
loud report, which created a little ex-
element for a item. A horse hitched
to Clark's wagon, in which he drives
around his machine. frightened and
started to run away, but no damage
was done.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-11
TURKEY IS POOR.

No Pay For The Army But officers
Resigning Are Jailed.
Constantinople, Sept. n.-Fears are
entertained here of a renewal of the
recent disorders and these apprehen-
sions have caused a panic among the
general public. The shops at Galata
and STEAMBOAT closed at an early hour to-
day owing to rumor that fresh mani
festations are being organized. Trade
is almost at a standstill and the lack
of money in the Turkish treasury is a
serious feature of the situation.
Fifteen army officers who went to
the war office to claim arrears in pay
were informed there were no funds
with which to pay them. The officers
therupon resigned their commissions
and were promptly arrested for so do
ing.