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alleges. prevailed At Arta, where On Thurs
day last the Greek soldiers. being In q
famishing condition. broke into the stores
In search of provisions. When the Turks
hastily retreatsd before Arta. 1t appears.
the Greeks had a magnificent opportunity.
which they threw away.
The corr .spondent adds that no doubt the
Greeks might recover the ground lost. but
he asserts such mistakes make an un-
pleasant impression.
The dispatch further says: "A melan-
choly incident occurred yesterday. A coun-
tryman brought news that the Turks were
approaching. while the Greeks were re-
treating from FIJI piada toward Arta-
Col Bottzaris sent two companies to the
top of a hill to rsconnoiter. The soldiers
of another division. approaching from the
rear. saw the companies on the hill and.
thinking they were Turks, opened fire upon
them, wouniing many.
Allen Upward. whose British volunteers
deserted him, personally fought in the
trenches and has borne the brunt OF the
campai1n
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RUSSIAN SABLE.

Women the World Over Long to Possess
 This Royal Eur.
 Ten thousand dollars seems big price to pay for | secondhand garment, but the members of the royal houses of Europe do not hesitate to spend this amount frequently to obtain one for winter wear. The first owners of the costly dIess are endowed by nature with a precedence in the matter of wearing that no amount of money can over come, and the millionaire or titled rep resentative of European monarchy must be content to purchase the gar ments after they have been worn for years. But the Russian sable is not human being, and, no matter how much the animal may drag the fur through the mire and dirt, no one will consider it a dishonor to wear it. In Russia and many of the northern coun- tries sable coat or cloak is worn as a mark of distinction, and Svengali, in his expressed ambition to wear ''ze big fur coat" undoubtedly referred to the fine Russian sable that is seen so com monly at the courts of Europe.
 While the fashion in most furs changes year by year, sable invariably holds it's own, and the possessor of a rich garment of this material can well feel the pride that comes from owning some thing not commonly worn. The de- mand for sable has never been so ex- tensive here as in Europe, and very few understand the difference between the relative value of the American and Rus sian furs. At the court of Russia every member must have his sable furs for state occasions, and it is estimated that this equipment must cost each one not far from s25,ooo. In Germany the maids of honor are compelled to have their garments trimmed with sable tails and clippings, while in the court dresses of several other European nations the satle figures in various Philadelphia Times.
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SOME IRISH WIT.


 An Irishman was very ill and the doc. tor prescribed an emetic. "Its no use, doctor" said the patient, flor l have taken several and could never keep one on my stomach"
 A merchant who had died suddenly left on his desk 1et1er to one of his correspondents which he had not sealed. His clerk, seeing that it was necessary to send the letter, simply wrote at the bottom of it: Since writ ing the above I have died"
 A servant maid who was lefthanded always put the knives, forks and spoons on the table in the same left-handed fashion. Her master spoke to her about this and she ingenuously said: "Ah, true indeed, sir, and so I havei Would you be pleased to help me turn the table?"
 Doyle and YelVerton, two promin- ent members of the Irish bar, quarreled so violently one day that they came to hard blows. Doyle. who was a power ful man, knocked Yelverton down twice. vehement1y exclaiming: You sconn- drel, I'1 make you behave yourself like a gentleman!" To which Yelyerton. rising, replied with dignity and indig- nation: ..No, sir; never! l defy you. You could not do it."
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THE STAG L.

Modjeska will begin her starring ton, shortly.
 Fanny Davenport's new play is writ ten upon a historic subject.
 Sadie Martinot may go to Australia next summer with 1.-The Gay Parisians.' ;
 Herbert Kelcey and Fife Shannon are likely to head company next season.
 James O'Niell's Hamlet is described as being "the most definite one in America
 J. E. Dodson has been asked by a New York publisher to compile book ot stage stories.
 George Baclus is compelled to smoke box of cigars a week by the require ments of his role in 'sToo Much John son.
 Charles A. Bigelow has an ardent ad- mirer in John L. Sullivan, who believes him to have the funniest face in Amer ica.
 s'T'he Sign of the Cross" will, after all, not be taken back to England, but fur. ther effort to make it popular in this country will be made.
 R. \. Barnet has a young friend who has just written his first play. 1t is called Strictly Confidential" and Mir. Barnet believes that it is stIru of speed Y production, for einy thing strictly con. Gdential is bound to comeou
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been denied Che privilege. owing to q popular prejudice, but the objections heretofore existing are no longer ap- parent, and many delegates have eX- pressed a willingness to permit the passage of the amendment.
 From the time of the competition be- tween Denver and Asbury Park to se- cure the national meet of 1894 the campaign between the different cities each year has been one of the features of the assembly, but last year it was thought advisable to make the selec- ton by 3 mail vote This has not been entirely satisfactory, and the chief con sul of Illinois proposes to return to the previous system. This will not af- feet the meet of '97, for the ballots are now out, and the annual fight will be conspicuous by it's absence. The same officer also proposes a return to the proxy system which was abolished last year, many of the western and south ern divisions not being represented, ow- ing to the long distance between their homes and the place of holding the as- sembly.
 Chairman Gideon introduces an amendment giving control of closed college meets to the Intercollegiate Athletic association. The demand for this has come from the colleges which desire to pay the expenses of their ath- leties, which the rules of the league would not permit in cycle racing.
 Chief Consul Brock, of Montana. will move that suspensions and transfers by the racing board shall only be made with the consent of the chief consul in the state in which the rider resides.
 The chief consul of Iowa would have the racing board composed of a chairman, to be appointed by the presi- dent, and the chairmen of each of the division racing boards.
 One of the greatest features of the assembly will be "Good Roads day,'' which will be devoted entirely to the discussion of the improvement of high ways. The most prominent men in the country who are interested in the cause will be present, including Cows. Black, of New York; Wolcett. of Massachu- sets: Hastings, of Pennsylvania; Cooke, of Conneeticut; Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Gen. Roy Stone, commissioner of highway Improvements in the de- partnent of agriculture; Lieut.. Gov. Woodraff, of New York, and the several leaders Of the L. A w. A banquet will be given in the evening, at which the most prominent good roads advocates will address the 1e1ega4es, The session will last four days and the assembly will be composed of delegates from every state in the union.
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After the election of officers the as s%mbly will have many matters of the utmost importance to consider. Amend ments to the constitution and bylaws will he offered which, if adopted, will materially change the aspect of cycling matters. Most of these amendments have to do with the government of cycle racing. The most important of all is one placing direct control within the jurisdiction of the racing board of each division. Under the present system the controlling body is the national rae ing board. appointed by the president, and consisting of seven members, whose duty it is to punish violators of the rules, control the granting of sane tions, foster the sport, and to keep it free from all objectionable elements. With the rapid increase in the mem bers of racing men and promoters the work of this board has been so great that it is an impossibility for them to give it proper supervision, and the plan proposed in the amendment is to have the state racing boards grant
 
 fractions of the rules, and generally to assume the detail work. In cases where riders have been guilty of vic laiing the amateur rules, the local body will report to the national board, which will be retained. and the latter will take action The national board will also act as a court of appeals on decisions rendered by the division rep resentatives, and will exercise q gen era1 supervision over the districts al lotted to respective members. Among those who have favored this proposi- tion are Chief Consuls Potter, Sans, Rotier, Kostomlatsky, Dawson, Gen tie, Scherer. Edmiston, Webb, West lake and Jaquish; Members of the Ma ttonal Racing Board Croninger, Robin son and Wait; Vice Presidents Morri- son and Cossum, Treasurer Hartwell, and a host of others. Students of the subject of racing are unanimous in their approval.
 For some months past the western and southern divisions have been re- questing permission to conduct race meetings on Sunday, and with this end in view the California and Missouri divisions have introduced amendments. In these sections of the country the subject is regarded more liberally than in the east and there is unanimous sentiment there in it's favor, but the enstern divisions are inclined to take an opposite view. If is probable that the assembly will permit Sunday raS- i1sg in some states subject to the ap- Ten,yal of the board of officers of each division.
 Another important amendment IS one rkxssftting the admi4tance of profess sionais to mem bership. This class has
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duatiies. His term of office as presi- dent has seen a remarkable growth in membership and his executive ability is unquestioned. He is the publisher of the official organ of the league. a paper sparkling with his individuality.
 In the coming contest Mr. Potter is warmly supported by the members of his own and adjacent divisions. and the same is true of Mr. Elliott. Both sides are working actively to secure the greatest honor within the gift of the wheelmen.
 A. Greasy Morrison, of Milwaukee. the present second vice president, will be candidate for reelection and will be supported by the northwestern states. He has already served two terms, and his labors have been of so fruitful a nature that he vii probably be continued in office. His election heretofore has been unanimous, a trib- ute to his ability.
 Conway ". Sams, ono of the bright est members of the Baltimore bar. has been induced to offer his name as a FiSO piCoiNC1 Cftbi chuQHudUS, ana IL IS probable that he will run on the Potter ticket with MT. Morrison. MT. Sans has accomplished much of benefit to the south as chief consul of Maryland
 Another who is spoken of in connec- tion with the vice presidency is ". J. Connolly, of Danville. IL, known as the "silyer-tongued orator of the league" from his magnificent orator. ical efforts in past assemblies. He has not as yet consented to the use of his name, but pressure may be brought to bear which will induce him to become a candidate. It was MT. Connelly's elo- quence that won for Asbury Park the honor of the national meet of 1895.
 E. S. Hartwell, the present treasurer and the fourth candidate on the Pot ter ticket, is perhaps the best known wheelman in the west. In his home city, Denver, he has been repeatedly honored by his associates. He holds an important financial position with one of the largest railroad systems in the country. His official duties during the past year have been so performed as to win the admiration of his entire constituency and he will probably be reelected without opposition.
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Kidney Trouble and Its Effects.
The Word of an Old aontlomAa eg
 Nattoon.Iii.
From ths CommerciaI. Mqttoon. m


 Mir. William J. Winninghqm is we'll known and venerable gardener of Mattoon, Illinois. Seventy-five years ago Mr. Win ningham was born in Ashboro, North Carolina, where he resided until 1866, when he removed to his present residence.
 When only thirty-one years of age the old gardener says he began to be afflicted with nervousness and cramps, which In later years developed into urinary, or perhaps kidney trouble of so violent character that 1t was no uncommon thing for him to void gallon i'll a night, exudatiOn through the pores being absolutely unknown To re- porter who visited the old gentleman, on hearing of his restoration to health after so many years of suffering, he made the fol lowing statement:
 q suffered for all those long years with intense pain in the back nervousness and from the passing of large quantities of water. This was undoubtedly form of diabetes, and so described by my physicians of whom had many. Strychnine and nitre and many other remedies were tried. as we'll as change of climate, but nothing did me any good. was so horribly nervous that could not lift drinking vessel to my mouth if there was not handle attached to it. A great part of the time was confined to bed. The comm encement of the disease was in 1S46, whom 1 had bad attack of "Southern fevern in North Carolina
 "Abont three years ago l read an adyer- tisement of Dr. Williams Pink Pills and thought would try them, as they might do me good. 1 soon began to get relief, and by the time I had taken eight boxes I was virtually cured. Now my nervousness has left me, the flow of water is normal and the pores of my skin perform their duty as well as when I was boy, and perspire as freely as any one.
 q have recommended Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People to u number of people, and have heard from many of them that they have been greatly benefited. shall al- ways continue to speak in their praise when ever have an opportunity, for I recognize that their effect upon me was little short of miraculous.
 (Signed) ''WM. J. WINNINGHAM.n
 Witness: WILLIAM TABOR
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills contain, in & condensed form, all the elements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are also a specific for troubles peculiar to females, such as suppressions, irregularities and all forms of weakness. They build up the blood, and restore the glow nf health to pale and sallow cheeks. In men they effect 8 radical cure in all cases arising from mental worry, overwork or eXcesses of whatever nature. Pink Pills are sold ill boxes {never in loose bullSl at 90 cents b9x or six boxes for $2.51, and may be had of all druggists, or direct by mail from Dr. Williams Medicine Com pany, Schenectady, N. Y.
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A rhermometer rrs.,.

Warmers Safe Cure Go, of Rochester. N. Y, are sending cut q limited number of ac- curate spirit thermoin eters graduated from % degrees below zero to l20 degrees above and mounted on heavy 4x6 iichcard board, in red and green, by mail, free to any ssd- dress on receipt of two cents in stamps to pay postage. To be sure the flee distribu- tion of the thermometers is intended to nd vertise the celebrated Warner's Safe Kid ney and Liver Cure (see advertising col unnsI but nevertheless they will be found to be useful as we'll as ornamental little articles for the home or office and well worth the little trouble and expense of sending for them.
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COMING |. A. W. ASSEMBLY
H Is to Be Hold in Albany the Second Week in February.
,ts Doings will Be Closely Watched by Au Btoyclists-The Race for the Presl- dency-Syhat Is Expected in the
 Way of Legislation.
tCopyrlght, 1S97.I

The annual assembly of the League :. American Wheelmen, which will be held in Albany during the second week of next month, will undoubtedly be the most interesting in the history of the organization.
 During the past year the member ship has nearly doubled and now ]. exceeds the combined membership of ali other similar organizations through aut the world. Its annual convention is naturally of the utmost importance and interest to wheelmen-
 Notwithstanding it's past achieve ments, comparatively few know the early history of the L. A. ". or the men who have helped make it famous. It was organized on May 31, 1880. at Newport, R. l., upon the call of c. Kirk Monroe, president of the New York Bicycle club, who first thought only to bring as many wheelmen as possible together for day of pleasure Later it was decided that an organiza- ton would be of benefit in many ways and the scope of the meeting was considerably enlarged. Delegates were requested from the few bicycle clubs then in existence, and a formal organization was effected at the New port meeting.
 The name proposed by Samuel T. Clark, of Baltimore, "The League of American Wheelmen," was adopted, and the following officers were elected: President, Charles E. Pratt, Boston; vice president, Thomas K. Long, street. Philadelphia; commander. c. Kirk Monroe, New York; correspond ing secretary, J. Frank Burrill, New York; treasurer, Hugh L. Willough- by, Saratoga.
 The objects as set forth in the consti- tuition prepared by MT. Pratt were:
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rurnr Ia mora Cntnrrh fn tllla sectlon of

THERE Is moro Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put to- gether, and until the last few years was sup posed to be incurabe For a great many years doctors pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed local remedies, and by con- stantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable ScienceEas proven ustarrh to be constitutional disease, and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by Y. ]. Cheney 6 Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. 1t Is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to Q teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure Send for circulars and testi- monals Address F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, To- ledo, o. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills are the best.
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POLICEMEN IN OTHER LANDS.

A great deal is expected of the Paris ian police besides keeping order. They are obliged to keep recordo of residents and oversee street-cleaning and public vehicles.
 Nearly all German policemen are old soldiers. Each bears a sword and is not at all backward in using it, a. view of duty whichis supported and encouraged by the higher authorities.
 The Paris polieeman's chief work is controlling crowds and lncipient riots, of such frequent occurrence in the French capital. His weapon is short sword bayonet, which hangs at the side of his belt
 Policemen in the Fatherland are pro. tected almost beyond the possibility oi conviction by what is called Dienst-Eid or service-oath, which practically means that to disproye a policeman's story you must find six independent witness. es to corroborate your own!
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DOMESTIC ANTlCLIMAx.
Baby in Its Carriage Broke Up an After-
 Matinee Scene.

Baby in Its Carriage Broke Up an After-
 Matinee Scene.
 There was a handsome young barg- tone singer in a certain stock company here in town who had become the idol of all the matinee girls. His life was rendered miserable by a profusion of tained requests for autographs, while the stage door was invariably besieged after a matinee performance.
 One Saturday afternoon there was the customary begy of blushing damsels, and when the athletic figure of the barytone emerged from the door such exclamations escaped the fair ones lips as: Isn't he sweet?" How strong he looks!" ''Wlhat lovely eyes!" etc.
 One of the girls plucked up courage to ask the singer if he wouldn't write his name in her autograph album, at the same time showing that article Of feminine fancy under his nose. Nat urally the young man rather enjoyed such idolatrous worship, and he was just about to scribble his name in thr book when baby carriage, propelled by a pretty young matron, bumped squarely into the little group. Tbe barytone turned and gave gasp.
 s'Will," quietly remarked the new conner, q wish you would wheel the baby home for me; I'm tired.'
 The matinee girls stood aghast, tho barytone took hold of the coach and the happy wife ehuckled audibly.-.- Philadelphia Record.
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The Strongest FortificatioH

Against disease, one which enable us to un. dergo unscathed risks from hurtful climatic influences. exposure, overwork and fatigue, is the vigor that is imparted to facilitated physique by the peerless medicinal safe guard, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. You may possess this yigor in higher degree than the trained athlete, although your mus cular development may be far inferior to his. Vigor implies sound, good digestion and sound repose, two blessings conferred by the Bitters, which remedies maiarial, rheum atic, nervous and kidney trouble
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THAT SPLENDID COFFEE.

MT. Goodman, Williams County, H., writes us: Prom one package Salzer's German Coffee Berry grew 300 pounds of better coffee than can buy in stores at 30 cents pound.'
 A package of this and big seed cata- logue is sent you by the John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis, upon receipt of 15 cents stamps and this notice. [K]
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BREATHLEss HuNTER-"I say, boy, did you see rabbit run by heren Boy-sYes, sirn "How long agoW Boy-'1 think it'll be three years next Christmas "-Amer- ican Review.
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TIE John A. salzer Seed Co. La Crosse, Wis, sent special train load of seed pota. toes, seed oats, grasses and elovers to Texas customers, leaving La Crosse January lfth
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SIMULTANEOUSLY with the discovery o1 her first gray hair, woman discovers thai it runs i'll her family to turn gray early.- AtehIson Globe.
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Over 100000 cured Whynot let No To Bac
 regulate or remove your desire for tobacco. Saves money, makes health and manhood. Cure guaranteed, 50c and Sl00, all druggists.
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ssI KNOW now, remarked the young man who was sued for breach Of promise, "why they call it scoarting, n-Credit Lost.
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How IT would soften the push of the door In the book agents face sometimes, if we could see the little hands that stretch out to him for hread.-Rams Horn.
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IT robs the world for a man of ability to live in idIeness-Sam Horn.
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eWHY can't you get an accident insurance, Grumpy2s ''B cause they say I'm LOO stiff to dodge bicycles. .1-Detroit Free Press.
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No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

WHEN the world comes to it's worst twill soon be at it's best.-Rams Horn.
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OUR idea of good cook is one who fries oysters in such way they don't shrink more than halt.-Atchison Globe.
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TURNING mad dog loose is trifing thing compared to what the devil can do with gossiping tongue. s Horn.
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BEFORE you put in a crop of wild oats remember that you will have to reap what you sow.-Ram'S Horn.
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PHEASANT, Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs is Haes Honey of Horehound and Tar Pike's Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
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KEEP the heart young and the body will be slow sD growing old.-Ram's Horn.
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A sLIP-a sprain-lame. St. Jacobs Oil cures it all the same.
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AN Atchison man and his wife are not on speaking terms, because he said he couldn't tell his rubbers from hers.-Atchison Globe.