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The leader., 1897-01-27

SINCE January the New York sub
treasury has been receiving daily
average of $50, 900 in soiled and mutt.
lated notes for redemption.
The leader., 1897-01-27

IT is significant fact that nearly
every governors message this year
contains a strong recommendation in
favor of law to suppress the trusts.
The leader., 1897-01-27

CHICAGO has at last been beaten at
her own game. A New York building
Is to be 20 stories in height, while Chi
cago has only reached 20.
The leader., 1897-01-27

The United States exported $780,
900 worth of bicycles last year.
The leader., 1897-01-27

NEARLY 100000 head of horses are
likely to starve to death in eastern
Washington this winter, and their
owners as rule are glad of it. Prac-
tically yalueless are these horses.
Last fall whole bands of them were
sold at the rate of 81 to So apiece.
Electricity and the bicycle are the
cause. The utility of the one and the
popularity of the other have killed the
horse market. Instead of being mans
best friend, the horse has become an
actual pest in eastern Washington.
His death by starvation is desired that
feed may be preserved for bands of cat
tie and sheep yet valuable to man.
The leader., 1897-01-27

ONE reason there is so much profit in
chickens Is that il properly managed the
neighbors provide all the feed for them.
The leader., 1897-01-27

PRor. FALB, the Austrian who pre-
dicted all the earthquakes of recent
years. Is now living in poverty.
The leader., 1897-01-27

BREArHLEss HuNrER.-"I say, boy, did
you see a rabbit run by herel" Boy-"Yes
SIR" show long agol" Boy-dI think
it'll be three years next Christmas. Amer.
lean Review.
The leader., 1897-01-27
Jail Delivery.

fuka, Jan. 22.-There was general
Jail delivery here this morning at 7
o'clock, when four prisoners made their
escape. When the jailer, James Car
penter, opened the hall door to carry
the convicts their breakfast, they rushed
over him and his wife and escaped to
the open air. Carpenter foored
prisoner by the name Of Kunum by
breaking . chair over his head, but the
miscreant rose and fed with the other
prisoners. A small negro boy convicted
Of grand larceny was recaptured about
mile east of town. The others are sup
posed to have safely made their way to
liberty. One Of tho escaped convicts,
Sam McMasters, was indicted for numer-
Gus crimes at the recent term Of the Cir
cult Court and was sentenced to six
months in the county Jail. He has built
himself up an unenviable reputation In
this county and is regarded as a dcs-
perate criminal.
The leader., 1897-01-27

FouR million punches of bananas
were eaten in this country last year.
The leader., 1897-01-27

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse
Wis, sent special train load OF seed pota.
toes, seed oats, grasses and clovers to Texas
customers, leaving La Crosse January 18th
The leader., 1897-01-27

PLEASANT, Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs
is Hates Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure In one minute.
The leader., 1897-01-27

FRS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free So trial bottle 4
treatise. DIR. KLINE, 933 Arch St. Phila., Pa.
The leader., 1897-01-27

EITHER people should be more natural out
In company or less natural when alone
with their families.-Atchison Globe
The leader., 1897-01-27

CAsoARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, lOc.
The leader., 1897-01-27

SIMULTANEOUSLY with the discov.r.
her first gray hair, woman djsoovs-sy I, o.
IL runs IN her family 70 turn Trav eas, mat
Atchison Globe. esfly.-
The leader., 1897-01-27

IT robs the world for man Of ability TO
live in idleness.-Ranl's Horn.
The leader., 1897-01-27
fHAr sPLKxprp Covv,-

Mr.. Goodman, Williams Coup,v m
writes us; "from one package ss,. ~,
German Coffee Berry grew 300 ponass
OF better coffee than I can buy in s,a. .s
ct 30 cents pound" 0'es
A package Of this and big seed ga.
logue is sent you by the John s ss as
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, upon rss ess.
of is cents stamps and this notice H., P'
The leader., 1897-01-27
No-To-B ac for Fifty Cents.

Over 400, 00) cured. Whyuot let No-To-B ac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco.
Saves money, makes health and manhood
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
The leader., 1897-01-27

MAEcELLUs McGARY, of Memphis,
Mo-, claims that he has at last, after
years Of hard study. solved the problem
Of navigating the air by means of an
air ard water boat. He contemplates
making flying trip across the conti-
nent TO Tacoma, WASH, in one of the
serial ships which he is now building.
He claims he viii be able to sail
fhrcugh the air like bird, and can
aIieht on the water and travel by wa
ter and arise and sail among the clouds
- Will and scale mountains. The ship
ieato BE- % by 50 feet, and to have
four large wings, beating the air like
wlla goose when On . lona journey.
The leader., 1897-01-27
Tho Strongest Fortificat,on

If you are unjust TO q friend don't Inn
agine that because he says nothing he
didn't notice it.-Atchison Globe. Nv
The leader., 1897-01-27
Suing for $4,000 Damages.

J. r. S. Pitts, in Wayne county, is
suing the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Com
pany for $3.50 for the killing OF his
father, claiming that the old man had
that sum hid and but for his untimely
death caused by the defendants en-
ployes, he would have made known the
whereabouts Of his hidden treasure.
The leader., 1897-01-27

"WHY can't you get an accidentinsurance
Grumpyi" Because they say I'm too stir
to dodge bicycles "-Detroit Free Press.
The leader., 1897-01-27

The Carroll County Democrat says
that Notwithstanding the hard times,
the farmers Of Mississippi are in bet
ter fix, financially, than for years.
They have at last learned the import
ant lesson Of economy, and are raising
more meat. corn, horses, mules and cat.
tie than they have raised since the war.
The leader., 1897-01-27
The n. & D. Extension.

Il Is said that work on the extension
OF the Mobile G. Ohio Railroad from
Columbus, Miss, to Montgomery. Ala,
is to begin at once. 1t seems that the
Mobile & Ohio people have had some
trouble in securing terminal facilities
in Montgomery, but the obstacles which
were thrown in their way by other rail-
roads have been overcome and there is
nothing to retard them from commenc-
inc work at Once
The leader., 1897-01-27
Ought to BE . Manufacturing state.


Silas Bobo has killed four pigs which
weighed go pounds net. w. NJ. Davis
killed one which weighed $50. H.
Burch. one that weighed 426. How will
the above do for Leake? And they all
claim that their hogs were not fat when
killed. Carthage Carthagenian.
The leader., 1897-01-27

Governor McLaurin has issued .
proclamation calling an election in
Scott county on February 0 to elect a
successor to the chancery clerk, N. T.
Lille. who recently died.
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shook her head decisively, but her air
was more gentle.
I'm afraid the kindest thing / can
think of you is that you're rather mad"
she said But I'm sane, Mr. Forester
and must do my duty-my duty to my
Drotherin-l ,
He appeared to abandon the contest
with some readiness.
IF you must, you must" he said.
But venture to hope that you'll Judge
me mercifully. After ali, we all Of us
practice little deceDtions at times. BY
the way, you'll mention to Mr.. Nettle-
ton"
Il shall tell Fred everything. And
you can tell him yourself if you like"
THANK you. 1t may be convenient
that / should" He paused and nodded
rehectively. Then he made almost the
same comment as had proceeded from
Celeste.
How very amused he'll be-" he said,
Amused! His heart Will be broken.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-05
THE MORNING PAPER.
How 1t Was That the Old Man Failed
to Connect with Its Contents.

FROM Truth.
Paterfamilias-"Bre ready yet ?
Where's the paper? Now, look here,
my dear this is the only time in the
day that l have a chance to see the
news, Just hand that over"
Materfamilias-"Ive only the adver-
tising part, my dear. That's all that
ever get chance to see"
Paterfamilias - We'll, where's the
rest of it,"
rfamilias-"Willie has the last
two pages containing the base ball
news. Flossie is interested in a di-
Vorce case on pages IL and ~, Daisy is
reading the latest murder case"
Paterfamilias-"Wh one is that?"
Materfamilias-"The one that oc-
CURED at half-past 3 this morning.
Jack has the part relating TO the MUIR
ders that occurred at o'clock and at
midnight. Poor, dear boy, ever since
he has been sick she has had no chance
whatever with the other children"
Paterfamilias Where's the part
containing the account of that swell
wedding? I've got to have something
to read"
Materfamilias-"Hus John, don't
say such things! The cook is reading
that, and If l did not let her have that
privilege she wouldn't stay with me a
minute. Oh. dear, you men are so un-
reasonable"
Paterfamilias-"We there is an
other part of the paper, isn't there? Let
me have that"
Materfamilias-"Th was only the
woman's page, dear. and We have lii
the fire with that"
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know. If he had been, of course
couldn't have been going TO marry
your brother-in-law, because Mr.. For
rester's still alive. l see him quite
often. Indeed, he was here yester-
day"
Here yesterday! exclaimed Marcia,
She had told herself that she was pre-
pared for anything, but her anticipa-
tions had not included this.
Yes. 1 dare say he'll come today"
"'To lunch?" asked Marcia, ironically.
"Oh, no. Your brother-in-law's COM
ing to lunch. Tea, perhaps" said Ce-
leste, smiling. Then she laughed a lit
tie, The servant was quite puzzled
at your asking for Mrs. Forester. She
wondered if you meant Mrs Vincent" +"
She didn't seem so very much sur
prised," said Marcia, grimly.
"Oh, she guessed who you meant. of
course, because of Mr.. Forester" /"
said Celeste, carelessly.
Marcia lost patience. She had not
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-05
SYNOPSIS.

Marcia Netteton, a young wiuow, anu
her brother-in-law, Fred Nettleton, are
stopping in the country, in England, with
the latter's mother. They plan two or
three days bicycle excursion to distant
point on the evening of the second day
out, In a heavy rain, and ten miles from
an inn, Freds bicycle breaks down. Mar
cia goes on, intending to send a trap for
him, but misses the way. She comes to
Il house, rings and is received by It's mas
ter, a good looking young man. BY
misunderstanding he supposes that her
companion left behind is her husband,
and by way of a jest she fails to correct
the error She is shown to a room where
a maid and all the necessaries of toilet
are in readiness. After changing her
dress, she goes downstairs and finds
supper for two on the table. She and
the young man, who introduces himself
as Noel Forester, have supper. After
ward an arrival is announced, and For
rester tells Mrs. Nettleton that 1t is "Ce-
leste" who is expected. Celeste enters,
and proves to be a handsome young girl.
Mrs. Nettleton and Celeste appear susp-
cious of each other, and some embarrass-
ment follows. 1t is announced that Fred
has reached the inn, and he appears the
next morning. He betrays the fact that
he is Marcla's brother-in-law, and not
her husband, to Marcia's confusion. For
restSr, however. Keeps Silence. Fred and
Marcia leave the Forester house. Celeste
not appearing. Two years alater Fred
writes Marcia that he has fallen in love
with Miss Vincent. Marcia goes to his
mothers town house to see him, and
discovers a photograph of Celeste. signed
"Celestine Vincent" on his mantelpiece
She resolves to break OFF the match She
obtains Miss Nincent's address from Fred
casually.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-05
TURKS VS.. GREEKS.
Mohammedan Is Two 10 One as Against
His Christian Foe, but 1t Would Be
China and Japan Over Again.

Washington, Feb. 2S-Oficers of the
army and navy on duty in this city are
discussing with interest the military
and naval strength of Turkey and
Greece. Information on file in the war
and navy departments gives the fight
ing force of each country on land and
sea. The records show that Turkey has
much the larger army, as we'll as
more numerous fleet, but officers of our
army and navy regard the Greek as
better man than the Turk, whether as
soldier or sailor. They say that the
Greek is the more, intelligent, better
trained and better disciplined, and that
in King Georges service the morale is
much higher than among the sultan's
forces.
The military force of Turkey COM
prises GAS battalions of infantry, $685.
200 men; 202 squadrons of cavalry, 55
800 men; 1856 artillery guns, 54,720 men;
80 companies of engineers, 7,400 men-a
total of 7OO,620. The army consists of
the regular troops and the reserves,
the landWehr and the landSturm. The
Turkish empire is divided into seven
army districts, the headquarters of
which are at Constantinople, Adrian
ople, MonaStir, Er2injan, Damascus,
Ragdad and Sanaa. The regular in
fantry is organized into companies, bat
taliOns, regiments, brigades and divis-
ions. 1t is armed with the Martini
Peabody rifle. Turkey recently pur-
chased 100000 Mauser magazine rifles,
caliber "a. These have not been is
sued 10 the troops, however, but are
kept at military depots.
On a war footing the landwehr is
intended to have the same organiza-
tion as the regular army. The cavalry
consists of thirty eight regiments and
two squadronS of mounted infantry
The artillery includes fifteen battal-
ions of horse artillery, 1863 field batteries
and forty-two mountain batteries. On
war footing the establishment of field
artillery consists of about 1877 officers
and men and 100 horses. OF fortress
artillery there are thirty eight battal-
ions, of which eighteen belong to the
branches of the army at Constantnople
and Erzeroum and twenty to the ord
nance department.
STRENGTH OF GREECE.
The peace footing of the Grecian
army has a total strength of 24S77
| divided as follows: War Office, 240; in
| fantry, 16,039; cavalry, 1,l4G artillery,
2,2S7; engineers, 1913; general service,
| sol; military schools 222; gendarmerie,
| 1929. For this force there are provid-
ed 3,739 horses and mules and 120 guns.
In case of war this strength could
readily be increased to 100, 900 men. In
addition there is a reserve force of
| l04, 500 men. Behind this is the terri
torial army, numbering 10000 men,
| Therefore, if hostilities should break
| out, Greece could put under arms $780,
| 900 men.
| OF the fleets of the two countries
| that of Turkey is about twice as nu-
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in the matter" She was now at the
door, and Noel was opening it for her.
It's my brother-in-law." she ended as
she stepped into the hall,
rs it really only your brother-in-
law" he asked. You bear no grudge
on your own account?''
Il have forgiven, and | will try to
forget, your treatment of myself. 1t
is Fred and Fred only"
Honestly and sincerely?' he asked,
following her into the hall.
Sincerely and honestly" she de-
clared. And she Thought that her
words were true.
will you give me your hand on it?'
After a moments hesitation Marcia
put out her hand. Noel Forester
grasped it heartily.
That's all right" said he in a cheer
full tone. And without more he escort
ed Marcia to her cab.
Dear me-" said she. as she drove
away, he takes it very lightly" And
she shook her head with sorrowful SOL
emnity. But suddenly, in spite of SER
self, she smiled He seems to think
more of my forgiveness than of any
thing esle' she murmured. What
nonsense. to be sure! But | dare say
the poor fellow regrets it all now!"
TO BE CONCLUDED.
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PART V,

At half-past ten the next morning
Mrs. Nettleton alighted from q cab at
the door of 90 Tanpant r,err,ca and
rang the bell with . .datarmined air
A maid-seryant mot Susan. but a
Young girn opened the door Win an
acid smile Marcia asked. "Is Mrs
Forester at home?" and waited to sae
the effect of her question
A look of some surprise or indecision
appeared on the maids face. she hest
tated. s-.,-Es,.
II am Mrs Nettieton Mrs Nettla-
ton" said. Narcia artnvine tho MAIDS
confusion, please teIi vou,, mistreee
1bat Pm bera Sav I come o,, h,,ei-
ness."t
yes ma'am. viii Won sten in and
wait for a moment o.,
Marcia stanned I'm and found berse1f
in a prettiIv furnished- boIl The maid
then showed her into g3,,1I sittino,-
room ON the pround moor and Iaft her
there This room alsh Vas very nrattv
but Marcia ,,acoonizka With orin, cat.
isfaction an angraving which bad daco-
rated the walls of mat never forgotten
blue room. She had NOT LONG for
inspectfon. in few minutes the door
opened and the enemy appeared Ce.
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But that's better than his life being
ruined"
Much. 1t doesn't last half SO long.
observed Noel Forester. For my part
l think he'll forgive both you and Ce-
leste-when he hears everything,
mean"
Il must ask you not to couple us to-
gether, please. The two things are not
exactly on the some footing"
why, both of YOU played a part that
wasn't your own"
"As if it was that" cried Marcia, in
dignantly.
And you neither of you succeeded in
deceiving anybody. Celeste didn't i'm
pose on you and you didn't impose on
Celeste, because I'd told her, you know
Besides, you didn't do it very well;
you showed embarrassment"
How did you know" she asked.
We'll, you see you carried on your
bicycle little leather case: the lid was
open, and l perceived that your card
was tackled on to it inside. And your
card ran: Mrs. Sydney James Nettle-
ton. So l thought it odd that your
husband should be named Fred"
You ought to have told me and not
let me make "a"
False impression? Well. you didn't
really, you know, any more than Ce-
leste. You both tried and both failed.
Poor Celeste, she couldn't act up to the
part! "
please don't mention her again to
me-" Marcia rose. I'm going now to
find my brother-in-law," she said
Il wish l could think that you for
give me-" observed Noel, very humbly.
"As far as I'm concerned | should
very readily forgive YOU" said Marcia,
allow my own feelings to influence me
enjoying a fine sense of magnanimity.
You mustn't think that I'm acting
from personal feelings. It's long ago,
and greatly as l suffered, l should not
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prove so groundless. Llandovery Col
lege, by the mere touch of his magic
wand, sprang into new life, and was
given such stimulus as is forcibly felt
even now. Indeed, there are some COM
petent critics who maintain that War
den owen is the greatest schoolmaster
Wales has ever seen. Bishop Edwards
and Bishop Lloyd-the one at LAND
overy, the other at BreCon--were each
excellent in his way, but Bishop owen,
as schoolmaster, is stated to have COM
bined the eXcellencies of both. He
knew how to rule without showing
his authority. Moral suason did the
work of the ferrule, and kindness, COM
bined with firmness, occupied the place
of severity and iron sternness. He knew
1t is said, every boy in the school,
knew, too, his strong and weak points,
the bent of his mind, and the circum-
stances of his home surroundings.
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1t was officially intmated on Monday
that the Queen has been pleased to APP
prove of the appointment of the Rev
Canon owen, principal of st. David S
College, LamDeter to the Bishopric of
St. David's."
The new prelate Is a North Walian
by birth, a native of the neighbor-
hood of Aberdsoch, a pretty little wat
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merous as that of Greece. The Turkish
fleet comprises 2O7 vessels of all kinds
battleships Of the first, second and
third classes, sea-going coast defense
ships harbor defense ironclads. pro-
tected cruisers, partially protected cru
isers, sloops, gun vessels, torpedo
catchers, torpedo boats, small gun
boats, subventioned merchant steam
ers, special service steamers, steam
launches, sailing vessels, training
ships and coast service vessels.
According to reports which have re-
Gently reached the navy department,
not more than 10 per cent. of the Turk
ish fleet is in a condition to take the
seas. Most of her vessels are of obso
lete types, and may have been com
pletely neglected for several years.
Turkey has one first-class battleship,
the Abdel- Kader which is nearing
completion. She is of modern design
and is built of steel. Her displacement
is 1850 tons; indicated horsepower,
/ 500, and speed, II knots. Her armor
consists of "a complete steel belt, to
IA inches thick. She carried four COW
cred barbettes 1871 inches thick. Work
ed over her vitals is protective deck
81 inches thick. Her armament COM
prses four 1l-inch Krupp rifles, six 3d.
inch krupp rifles, and ten rapid-fre
guns.
The Messudieh, Turkeys only sec
ond class battleship, is of iron. She
displaces 9,120 tons, and has an indi-
Gated horse power of $500 and speed
of 13 knots. There are seven battle
ships of the d-class. All but one
the Tamidieh were constructed be-
tween 1864 and 1872 They have recent
ly been overhauled and made more
modern. Even in their present condi-
tion they cannot be called efficient
fighters. The Orkanieh, Osmanieh,
Mahmudieh and Azizieh are sister ships
to the Hamidieh and were built in
Glasgow and Blackwell. Two other
third-class battleships of the Turkish
fleet, more modern in design, the Feth-
I-Mulcnd and MukadimI -IHair.
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No Need for Hurry.

There was a young lady of Crewe,
Who wanted to catch the 2.2.
Said the porter, Don't hurry,
or sCurry, or furry;
It's a minute or 2.2"'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-05

When Father Ignatius delivered his lee
ture on "The Sorrows of Satan" in Lon
don, Marie Corelli was, unknown to him,
one of the attentive listeners
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Bishop Jayne, many years ago, predict
ed a bishopric FOR Principal owen, who,
he said, was "one of the ablest men he
had met in Wales"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-05

Nancy Mostyn, the fairy queen of the
Bristol pantomime, Is a Cardiff girl whose
voice has often delighted the souls of con-
cert-gocrS.