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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30
In Greek Territory.

Constantlnople. April 29.-It is an
nounced that the first division Of tho Turk
sh army at Elaasona. entered Greek ter
ritory from tho vicinity OF Damasi, and
captured the town of Harkos. M important
Greek base Of operations, about eighteen
miIes west of Larssa. Large quantities of
ammunition fell into the hands of tho
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30

London. Arril Ca dispatch to the
Times from Cameo says that the admirals
of the international fleets visited the In
surgonts at Akrotitirl and had pro-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30

Rome. April ga dispatch from Athens
TO the Messagero says 600 women and chill
drcn died during the terrible retreat from
Tyrnavos TO Larissa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30

Athens April s1he king
the opposlon leaders with the task Of forming
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30
IL RnIli's POLICY.

London. April 29.-The Daily Telegram 8
correspondent at Athens has an interview
with NJ. Rail- this afternoon. during "n'sn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30
Creek. In Ilpirns.

London. April 29.-A special aispa'ch
from Athens saws the Creeks occupied the
heighta Of Pentepegadia north Of Arta and
about half way between that place and
Jonjna. in Eplrus, and enuenched them
selves there.
Londen. April 90 --Mr. Henry Norman,
the Daily Chronicles correspondent at A'h-
ems. saYa;
II have the very best reason TO believe
that Greece is now disposed to recall her
forces from Epirus and even 10 evaeuaie
The Island Of Crete Two hundred thous-
and men and children are homeless ana
destitute in Thessaiy and the government IL
unable to relieve their needs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30

NEW YoRK-A dinner in honor Of Sec
re,ary Gage was given by AS slant Treas-
urer Jordan. IL was an Informal anair.
10 wiach q small number OF the more
prominent bank presidents were invtod.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30
NEW GREEK CABINET FORMED
King george Called on M. Deyannis to Surrender
the Reins of Government


He Is the Leader of the Opposition Has Made
Strong Fight Against Royalty Who We're
rendered Portfolios Refused-.A Mixed Cabinet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30

The tory policy in South Africa causei
a heated attack by The literal leader on
the government who declared Chamber
lain sought war with 1rans,1I
Japan is excited ON accnnnt Of tho nc.
ton IF the United STATES In sending a
wslrship to Honolulu
Combination OF Germany. France and
Belgium against 1nglani Is threatened.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30

The Home Industry club meeting.
Opening Of the Auditorium By the Span
ish Opera company.
a complimentary concert for Mrs. COLD
berg
After new horses for tine fire depart
mont.
THE conuall-Ingersoll wedding,
An applicant for the office OF internal
revenue collector.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30
Railroads.

Southeastern and Mississippi Valley
Rate association have made a new agree
inent.
new plan OF agreement has been sub
nittei to the passenger agents OF South
western lines.
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The Mar,scts.

Cotton futures only point up at Liver
pool. summer months TO 3 poip.s higher
at New York and New Orleans
After roaming over a range Of &c. July
wheat closed ut VIC advance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-30

Athens, April eft was officially announced
as selected will be as follows:
Premier and minister OF marine NJ RALLr.
Minister OF war, NJ TSAMAVoS.
Minister of finance NJ SIMnIrpIfJp
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

"Yes." said his companion. "'The
worldly Mrs. Peabody as her family
and friends half in jest, half seriously,
call her. is an exceptional woman. Her
son Harry is 40. But years don't count
when a woman is as charming as Mrs.
Peabody. Give me a worldly woman Of
the right sort every time. II will be
time enough for angels when we reach
the Elysian fields"
you're right. Didn't she look a
picture. though. in that natty bicycle
suit?"
In the meantime Mrs. Peabody had
donned a modish house gown and seated
herself in the circling window Of her
sitting-room. 1t was one Of the hand
soonest apartments in the hotel and its
windows commanded superb view Of
water. shore and distant city. Al
though the holidays were near at hand
the first snow was just beginning to
fall in large. far-apart fakes that poised
and futtered In the air as II determined
to finish some eerie game before per-
mitting themselves TO sink finally. As
she took up some gold and green satin
which she was fashioning into gor-
geous sofa cushion. she caught glimpse
Of the marvellous picture which wrack-
ing silver-gray clouds, bits Of sky. the
water and floating snow were forming
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

How very beautiful! All, how good
you are. Erastus!" she exclaimed, her
face glowing with pleasure.
~ have wanted them so long. You
don't know how they suit me-" she
continued, as she adjusted the beau
tiful gems and viewed her reflected
self with the utmost satisfaction.
"They do suit you" said Mr.. Peabody,
regarding her admiringly. Then sud-
denly the light went out Of Mrs. Pea
body's face and she turned from the
mirror.
"Erastus," she said, don't think me
rude, but will you tell me how much
you are to pay for my solitaires"
certainly, Josephine, just an even
$1,000
"Erastus, will you take them back
and give me the price Of one" and she
explained that she proposed to have the
operation performed which would re-
store Nora, "and you take the price Of
the other and renew your subscription
to the Relief and Aid"
but. my dear, you say you have
wanted a pair OF soitaires for long
time" said Mr.. Peabody.
"And haven't had them?" asked
Mrs. Peabody.
But you are sure you are satisfied to
do this?"
Entirely sure"
"And this is the worldly Mrs. Pea
body" said her husband, putting his
arm about her.
ayes, it is," she said, throwing back
her head and smiling. II am worldly.
love the world, and | was never hap
pier in II than am just now"
ut was for love Of the world" said
Mr.. Peabody. softly. az he. bent and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

1OU DEAR OEAN OLD LlILOW'
more just than kind in tone that failed
to remind Mr.. Gilgal Of the voice of the
dove he had courted and won. 1t re-
minded him more of man filing a buzz
saw. On this account Mr.. Gilgal
deemed it wise to make his wife pres
ent, and after purchasing the boa and
taking several more glasses of liquid
wobble he hailed a cab and drove home.
Mrs. Gilgal was already in bed sleep
ing the sleep of innocence, and Mr..
Gilgal craftily laid the boa on the
foot of the bed in a beautiful waving
length. Then he got into bed and tried
to sleep. He could not. Either his CON
science or his shoes disturbed him, and
he arose to take off the latter. He sat
On the floor to do so, because the chairs
were behaving awkwardly,
When he regained his feet and start
ed toward the bed he suddenly stopped.
"Mria,' he said in an agitated whis-
per. Mira; get up T you value y'r
life!"
Mrs. Gilgal did not deign to open her
eyes.
Come to bed. you old IDIOT" she
said.
"Mria, my dear wife, said Mr.. Gil
gal. very impressively. "Y'r life's in
danger. tell you, life in danger. Ge'
up 'mediately. FIR my sake. Mira, do
ge' up"
Come to bed and be still" she cried
Mr. Gilgal slowly backed away from
the bed. His eyes were very large and
he was perspiring freely, He tried
TO be calm. and as he backed toward
the door. keeping his eye on the boa
he said in voice of agony: mira, IS
snake on bed! Awful snake! Bigges
snake ever see! NJ goin' for p',icc-
mani"
Mrs. Gilgal sat up. She saw the boa,
and in an instant she had seized it and
was ont OF bed. For the first time in
years she kissed Mr., Gilgal.
"Yon dear. dear old fellow!" she
cried. "Trying to surprise me, weren't
you?"
Mr.. Gilgal smiled shecpishly.
"S'prised you. didn' II" he said, ~
sh'd shay SO! Why. s'prised myself"
ETJTQ PARKER RITTER
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
ABILENE KANSAS, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 49, 1897

Not earn about what tomorrow may
bring,
It's to-day. my laddie. that's havin' its
fling.
What good at all are you II you're always
a-carin?
For carn' 1t Is that leads to despairin"
u wonder who tha, philosopher is?"
said Mrs, Peabody
That's Biddie Sullivan She's always
singin to keep them cheered."
"She is Nora's aunt. isn't she?"
NO, just a friend from the old corn-
Try as always lives with them"
And she supports them"
"Yes, what else could she be doin'
under the circumstances
Mrs, Peabody found Nora not only
very i'll, but wholly determined not to
have her limb amputa,ed To all that
she could say Nora pcrsstently de-
clared.
"lt'S me two legs ri be ,nkin' to
Heaven wild me. mum. I'll never be
after CARRYING a stump around wild me, "
Don't be too sure" said Biddie Sulli-
van. alt may be to the bad place you'll
be taken the two legs of ye II was only
last Sunday that Father Maloney aid,
quotin' the Holy Scriptures: If yer
leg be bad cut it off and east it from We,
for it's better to be halted and MANNED
than havin' two legs all right to go to
hell'' But it was all to no purpose
Nora was obdurate.
Mrs. Peabody saw several physicians
and found that nothing but difficult
operation which could not be under
taken for less than $500 could save both
the girls life and limb and she de-
termned If possible to have 1t per-
formed. TO that end she asked her hus-
band If he thought they could spare $500
to help some one in great need. and he
had replied:
II think not this year, my dear. |
never knew more trying times. ! have
even withdrawn my subscription from
the Relief and Aid"
1t was but three days until Christ
mas. The weather was cold, crisp and
fine. Mrs. Peabody had all her gifts
ready and everything seemed to prom
ise an unusually pleasant holiday sea-
son. But cloud which constantly OBJ
truded itself on Mrs. Peabody was the
thought of the little household where
Nora waited for death, andbraye, faith
full Biddie Sullivan was at her wash
tub and ironing board, early and late,
to keep the wolf from the door.
1--WE decided to take you into my con
fdence." said Mr.. Peabody. "and think
I'D do so before look over the evening
paper. As the worldly Mrs. Peabody has
perfect taste, ! want to know what she
thinks of these as a Christmas gift for
my best girl? viii they suit her? I've
only taken them on approval" and he
handed her dainty open ease in which
were a pair of brilliant and exquisite
ly matched solitaires, from the very
best house in the city. This latter
fact, the "hallmark,' meant much to
Mrs, Peabody, for nothing but the best
from the best satisfied her fastidious
taste.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

"Tbe sky may be cloudy. the mountain
steep"
Cried the son with the sable hair.
What matter? The snail with It's shell
must keep,
Man only abroad may fare
He needs no castle. nor cave In the cliff.
He conqucrs the elements ALL
He wrenches the mountain asunder, the
wave
or the widest ocean he makes his slave,
He SCOTS at fears and he mocks the grave
When he answers that one brave call
That one brave call. Come. follow thou
me,
And he conquers with Jesus of GalIlee."
20. the lowland sweet, where the bob-o-
link reels
Through his tangle OF tlpsy tunes,
Where the bees dive deep in the clover
blooms
And the ring-dove COOS and croons
! love it--love 1t with all my heart"
Cried the daughter. blue-eyed maid.
my limbs grow never a-weary. run
To the hil's brown crest where dance In
the sun
TIL the earth and the sea and the sky are
one
(And she tossed her yellow braid).
He taught US that beauty Is best" cried
she,
"And | worship with Jesus Of Galllee."
See, grandpa, my dolly Is ready for bed,
You must take US, and rock her to Sleep"
And the old man said. as he lifted the
child:
THE Shepherd hath care of His sheep.
BE ye aged or young. be ye weak or strong.
The end Of 1t all Is this
You may loter or climb-lf the way you go
BE warm with roces or bleak with snow,
However you boast, the all you may know
ls--a doll and a goodnight kiss.
'Ho, suffer the children to come unto Me,
In My kingdom they're greatest of ALL
said He
CHARLES EUGENE BANKS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

was scarcely more than child herself,
being but about 16 years Of age; but
tradition attaches to her most excellent
Judgment, and maternal instinct in
calculably strong. Besides did she not
know her boy had been foretold by the
angel? Thou shalt call His name
Jesus, because He shall save His people
from their sins" She might not love
Him the more because of His illustrious
destiny, but her heart could not be
but lifted up in commendable pride at
this reflection, as she gazed for the first
time into His dear, sweet face and His
tiny blue eyes looked wonderingly into
hers. Then the news quickly went
abroad, angels from Heaven bearing
about the tidings Of the birth Of their
King. They told the shepherds upon the
plains Of Salem and the wise men Of
the east and all of them entered the lit
tie caravansary Of the village Of Bethle-
hem, and saw the babe and its mother
lying down in the same room where
were the camels and horses and oxen
of strangers, who had come up to
Jerusalem to be taxed. Angels sang
the praises of the newly born and new
star appeared in the sky. The wise men
brought gifts and laid them at the feet
Of the mother.
This was the first Christmas and
Mary was the first person in all the
world to receive Christmas gift, and
hers was infinitely greater in value
than all combined, that have been since
received by all the people who have
lived or died. Her gift, the Christ
child; she honored above all the wom-
en- who have lived or died, in being made
the mother Of Him who should "be
called Jesus, because He shall save His
people from their sins"
The angel song to the shepherds had
for its burden "peace to men of good
will" One could scarcely think of
Christmas that is other than gladstone
and joyous. The clouds may be thick
overhead, while in north countries the
earth may have a sheet of snow, and in
the southlands there may be thunder
and rain. But there are warmth, sun
light and gladness in the heart-the
best place in all the world for them. In
the heart birds sing carol songs of joy;
in the heart flowers bloom, leaves are
out upon the trees and velvety grass
covers the hills
O, the Christmas tide--Christ's birth
day, day of all days in the calendar.
How hearts glow on this day and warm
each to the other. How strifes and bit
ternesses end. and all cares, from with
out and from within, take on quick
wings and fly far away. How self is
swallowed in love for those about one,
and all become. like the Mag who
visited Jesus, bearers of gifts-glad- !
heart gifts that make radiant the
cheeks of donors as well as recipients.
0, the Christ day, Would that the
cheer of the family board. the joyous
home-bringing and the gladness of
the heart might be in every day Of the
year. That, indeed. would be bring
ing down of the New Jerusalem from
Heaven to earth; for then there would
be no more sorrow or tears. and wicked !
ness and sin would end in the land.
WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
Her First Christina, Pudding.

Once a bride. unused to cooking, made an
Xmas pudding rare,
And in weight, at least, no pudding ever
did with 1t compare.
Then the bride unused to cooking bowed
her weary head and cried.
But her cheerful husband whispered: New
er mind. my precious bride,
It Is just the thing needed; we will yet
outwit the fates!'
And he cut II up In segments which he used
vt;.s-s-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
Holiday Troubles.

What do yo, intend to get your has
band for Christmas gift?"
II can't make up my mind wheth her to
give him lace curtains. Il dinner set. new
portieres or drawine-room clock"
Chicago Record
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ing he had taken at least enough, and
a drop extra for good measure. Good
measure. poured down and hiccough-
ing over.
Mr.. Gilgal had purchased beautiful
ten-foot feather boa for his wifes
Christmas present. Not so much as a
as a peace-offerng. For Mr..
Gilgal had the wisdom of the serpent
In fact he was pretty near the stage
Nhen he would have the serpents minus
the wisdom.
Mrs. Gilgal had been unusually severe
of late, and had said several things
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

opportunity, was it not?" said one of
the gentlemen, regarding her with re-
spectful admi alton.
"A little fresh, but cant let my
youth slip from me unimproved." and
smiling she stepped tightly. but with
quiet dignity. into the elevator.
"Tbat's woman in ten thousand"
said the gentleman who had spoken to
Mrs. Peabody
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

George do uol see the mistletoe in
Its usual place: what is the matter?
Bess-Papa could not afford it this
year BIT | am wearing in my hair the
ribbon il used to be tied up with.-Up-
to-Date.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

As they came, and he cried. "Oh! the
homestead hill
Is steep and rugged as life. but skill,
And courage, and patience and care. and
will,
Must win to the fountain head.
Yet the soul that trIumphs Is strong"
cried he,
"As strong as the Saviour of Galllee"
"'Tls a long, hard climb up the hill Of llfe."
Cried the mother beside him there,
''But It's wales are sheltered. and gay and
green,
Its gardens and pastures fair,
Though the road that leads to these grate-
fu spots
BE winding, and rough and steep;
Where the oak has toppled the blue-bells
come,
When the thrush Is silent the pheasants
drum,
And the brook will sing when the birds are
dumb
The Shepherd inspires His sheep
There's beauty and gladness for all who
see
With thp vieIon of Tpqiia nf EnIilpe ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
MR.. GILGAL'S SURPRISE.
II Mas Genuine, and Made His
Christmas Pleasant.

.GIIGAL
ally took a drop
too much. | do not
say he usually took
a drop too much
because what he
took usually was
several glasses too
much. And on the
beautiful Christ
mas evening of
which | am speak
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

ES, | have been out
enjoying what is
probably the last
opportunity Of the
season. said Mrs.
Peabod y as she
stood in her bicycle
costume, one of a
little group waiting
in the hotel rotun-
da for elevator.
Rather a cold
.,as II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16

kissed MS wine. that tile Christ whose
birth we celebrate came to teach, suf-
fer and die among us"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
BLESSINGS or CHRISTIANS.
NhJ 1t Is the Day Of All Days In
the Christian Calendar.

RECISELY min e.
teen c e n t uric e S
have passed since
there fell upon the
ears Of a very
youthful Jewish
mother the most
gladsome S 0 u n d
that ever comes to
mortal the first
wall Of her first
born child, She
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-12-16
THE GREATEST OF ALL.
Aged or Young, the Shepherd Hath
Care Of His Sheep.

ING years had whit
ened the flowing
locks,
And wrinkled the
ruddy skin,
or the old man walt
| ing on Christmas
eve
To welcome his kith
and kin.
Thro' the wide-hung
door streamed q
sudden flame
And the walls cleaned
...... ..l
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-15
FOR THE PARIS EXPOSITION
Bill Locking to the appointment Of
United States Conn
nfRafn0

WASHINGTON. Arrfl la-The first S.ep
toward TIE acceptance OF the invitation
ifefn France 20 participate tn The Paris
exposition ef $40 has been taken By the
government n the following action.
senator Mason % Illinois offered in the
senate join resolution accepting the in
N3tatioa and providing for the appo,at-
Eent OF . commissioner general an as
sistsnf commissioner general and nine
scientific experts. The sum of s7aao =
appropriated 10 meet the expenses or the
exhibit. The salary ~ the commissioner
ssneral IS nxed at ;la 90 year. OF the
assistant commissioner general AZ 81 5ep
and Of the aine scientific experts AZ 81 go
year each. The expenses OF the com
missioner and his assistant are also 20 De
met with the sums set aside for their
salaries. hat separste appropriation OF
s-5,eo Is made 10 provide for clerical as
sistance 10 the experts. IL is provided
that al the appoiniees shah be named by
the president and confirmed by the sen
ate.
The resolution provides fer committee
10 the governors OF states 20 notify them
of the desire OF the government 20 take
part in the exhibition. and for them to
take proper STEPS for the representation
of ali states and territories IN the United
States exhibit The resolution also pro-
vides that the exhibit assigned 90 the de-
partment of agriculture shall begin at
the earliest moment 10 arrange for the
collection Of a suitable agricultural ex-
hibtt
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-15
GREECE ACTING IN sELF-DEFExsE.
Defyannis Asks for a Loan-He Ii FOL
Peace.

ATHENS. April 14.-On the reassem-
bling OF the boule today N. Delyannis. the
premier, introduced IN the presence of a
crowded chamber. bill granting the gov
ernment a credit of =. coo 900 drachmas,
for the ministers OF war and marine The
premier asked the house to expedite the
passage Of the bill.
Dealing with the development OF the
foreign situation. he declared the powers
had taken their stand on the principle
OF the integrity of Turkey, but up to the
present had not expressed an opinion with
regard to the proposals Greece had made
for pacific solution OF the difficulty.
After dwelling on the right OF the Cret-
ans 10 settle their own destiny. he de-
clarcd that in spite OF all that had hap
pened. Greece stili hoped that the powers
would agree 10 a peaceful settlement
The situation on the frontier was not he
said. created by Greece, but by the
strange policy OF a state which by precIpi-
tate armament had compelled Greece TO
assemble an army capable Of coping with
all eveutualities and defending their IN
;erests and the honor OF the country.
(Sensattonl.
In concluding NJ. Delyannis said the
Greek government was doing its utmost
TO repair the imperfectionS inscparahle
from an army so hastily collected. and
he hoped I'm the course OF few day., an
army would be concentrated capable Of
doing It's fun duty 10 the country. loud
cheers).
Deputy Rail- the leader Of the opposi-
tion thought that in view Of the existing
situation II was not propitious 10 COM
rnence a debate on the budget. II. Del
yannis agreed with this suggestion. and
said that tomorrow he would submit
vote on account for three months. The
chamber then adjourned.