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The leader., 1897-04-21
THE GLORY OF GREECE.
soul stirring Memories of the For.
mer Conauests.


mer Conauests.
With what burning words did Byron
ut the beginning Of this century call
upon Greece to cast of the shackles
with which the Turk had bound her
and resume once more her rightfui
place among the nations of the earth.
They were needed. With the soul-stir-
ring memories of Marathon and Their
n,opylae, of Salamis, Platea and Arbela
in mind. the Greeks commanded by
Marco Bozzaris and Lord Byron him
self, succeeded in overwhelming the
Turks and achieving hard-carned in
dependence.
1t is a well-defned axiom that in war
the morale engendered by the business
of the principle contended for frequent
ly nullifies the preponderating forces of
an adversary. Nowhere is this more
evident than in the history of the Greeks
themselves. When in the fifth century,
b. c., the hordes of Darius and Xerxes
successfully burst upon southeastern
Europe it was not alone the existence
of Greece that was threatened, but the
whole progress of human civilization as
well. This truth is pertinently ex-
pressed by Sir Edward Greasy, who says
that had the battle of Marathon result
ed differently the Persian would be the
prevailing language of England to-day.
Of course, the Greeks could not foresee
the vast consequences which at that
time depended upon their heroism, but
they knew that they were fighting for
their liberties, and that was enough |
AT Marathon over 100, 900 Persians were
put to fight by 1000 men. At the
naval battle of Salamis the Greek fleet,
although outnumbered seven to one,
achieved an overwhelming victory, and
at Thermopylae 500 Spartans and 700
Thespians, under Leonidas, held the |
pass for three days against the assaults |
of 200, 900 Persians.
Napoleon, "the coarse-minded sa.
breur," as the perfidious Talleyrand |
termed him, once remarked that God |
was always on the side of the strongest
artillery, but he lived to realize his mis- |
take. Had any such doctrine as that
been universally believed the round.
heads of Cromwell, the minute men Of
Lexington and Concord, and the pa.
triots of Maceo and Gomez would never
have been heard of, and this it is that,
with her glorious past in mind, encour-
ages Greece TO hope for victory in her
struggle with Turkey.-Syracuse Stand.
ard.
The leader., 1897-04-21

Every man must patiently bide his
time. He must wait, not in listless
idleness, not in useless pastime, not in
querulous detection, but in constant,
steady and cheerful endeavor, always
willing, fulfilling and accomplishing
bis task, that, when the occasion comes,
he may be equal to the occasion. The
chief secret of success is nothing more
than doing what you can do well, with
out thought of fame. 1t is very in
discreet and troublesome ambition
which cares SO much about fame, about
what the world says of us, to be always
looking in the face of others for approx
al, to be always anxious about the eff
feet of what we do or say, to be always
shouting to hear the echoes of our own
voices. Cherish patience as your favor
tie virtue. Always keep it about you.
You will find use for it oftener than for
all the rest. Being patient is the hard
est work we have to do through life
Detroit Free Press.
The leader., 1897-04-21

The moral sense that begot Sullivan's
order, and which he himself obeyed
during the five years he commanded on
the coast, was characteristic of the man.
Clear perceptions of duty and a high
sense of honor were his guiding prin-
ciples. At the time he issued the order
he had no means of supporting his fam
lily of IA but his pay; extra earnings
would have been acceptable, and the ex-
ample of distinguished officers would
have justified him in using his ship as
a freighter. They moved him not.
When the merchants, against whom
Commodore Sullivan's order had been
issued, heard that in a few weeks he
would leave for home, they showed
heir appreciation of his integrity. They
passed the word along the coast towns
that all the silver possible should be
sent to the River Plata by his ship on
her way to England, that he might have
one chance of good freight. Of course,
on that silver was paid the export duty.
Youths Companion.
The leader., 1897-04-21
.ooy as THE DAY IS LONG.

rr the sunny bygone days of early
life, -,,tid
vnowing naught OF sorro" KNOWING
taught of strife
.,.,,sd as a little child;
fet,ng with the sunbeams, romping with
" the breeze,
Ing TO the redbird's song,
pa,hing ut the blossoms railing from
Nanny as the day was iongi
al. has been my motto. through the feet
.,,d,, s mind the shades of night,
-. hut show there's sunshine-Never
Inv mind the tears,
49, IRE only dew-drops bright"
,,ns The blooming flowers OF the summer
r,,s Is still my care-free song:
,,Iartb is but a garden, I'm child at
NANNY as the day is long"
.Ao roval garden of the Prince of Light,
ID r, IN blossom through the years;
~, zach shifting shadow hints of earthly
rv,rv dew-drop hints of tears.
49, throughout the endless. golden sum-
mer day.
r,is shall be my heartfelt song:
auaayen's but a garden, I'm child at
uspny as the day is longi'
S. @. Lapius. in Ohio Farmer.
The leader., 1897-04-21
ANTIvENINE.
1t Has Been a Wonderful Discovery
for India.

Ii Has Been "A Wonderful Discovery
for India.
Antivenine, a remedy of the serum
class invented by a doctor named Cal
mette, has been subjected to the Sc
verest practical tests in India and is
regarded in that serpent-ridden land
as one of the ages most valuable dis
coveries. As an instance of its power,
an English medical journal tells of a
Hindoo boy who, while drawing water
from a well near Meerut, trod on and
was bitten by a kraft (Bungarus coe-
rulus), the serpent whose bite is con-
sidered more dangerous than that of
any other snake in India except the
cobra. Two men who were with the
hoy picked him up and carried him at
once to the quarters of Surgeon Major
Rennie.
That official says: Not more than
three minutes elapsed from the time
he was bitten TO the time 1 saw him.
The typical imprint of snake bite.
with its two deep fang punctures and
the crescentric row of small teeth
marks. was plainly visible on the inner
side of the right foot. l at once in
jected eight centineters of Calmette's
antivenine serum into the subcutane-
Gus cellular tissue of the abdomen. At
the same time the wound was treated
with hypodermic solution OF per-
manganate of potash. The patient was
placed under observation and never had
a bad symptom. He is now running
about, well."-N. Y. Times.
The leader., 1897-04-21
HIGH SENSE OF DUTY.
A ships Captain Who Was scrupu
1ouSly Honest.

touhtt honeet
Sixty or seventy years ago the mer-
chants of Chill exported large guam
tity of silver in ingots. AS there was a
heavy export duty on bar silver, they
used to smuggle it off to British men
Of war for conveyance to the River
Plata. AS they paid handsomely for
this service, the amount given finding
its place in the pocket of the ships
captain, as extra earnings, many COM
manders did not hesitate 10 leave the
station and use their ships to earn
freight money.
One day his majesty's ship the Stag
entered the harbor of Valparaiso. Her
commander, Capt. Sullivan, and also
wing commodore to the Pacific squad
ron, issued an order that no man of war
was to take smuggled silver, because
it encouraged CEilians to break the laws
of their country and assisted them
to do so.
Not long after the order aad been
given, Sullivan's squadron was anchored
off the coast, and a black man placed on
the deck n number of silver bars.
NHdt Is tnlS IOT asked SULLIVAN,
CT the merchant who had followed the
black.
For you to take to the Plata" he re-
piled.
HAS duty been paid on it?"
mo"
Then l can't take it,"
The merchant explained that he was
doing as he had done; he had not heard
of the new regulation; it would be more
difficult to get the bars on shore, with
out detection, than ii had been to smug-
gle them off; and he begg, d that an
exception might be made in his case.
well" said the commodore, at length,
take it to the vessel astern of me; but
mind, no more silver to be brought off
that has not had the duty paid on it."
The leader., 1897-04-21
CURED OF CHOREA.
How q weIl-known Young Lady Of
Do Page Was Freed from %.
vitus' Dance.
From the American. Newark. O.

FrOm the AmeFlCdns NeWaFks "
Miss Francis Z. Barber, daughter of Mr..
Franklin G. Barber, Of Du Page, Ills. who
Is one OF the best-known citizens of Du Page,
for the past year has been in pitiful condi-
ton from chorea, commonly called 81.
Vitus' dance. Miss Barber is music teach
er, and overwork and highly nervous tenn
physicians were called but they could do
nothing for the young lady, and she got so
bad and the spasras became 90 fierce at times
that it often required three or four persons
to hold her. The contortions of her face at
such times were fearful to behold and filed
those who saw her with horror. While Miss
Barber was thus suffering, with no seem
ing prospect of relief, the distracted father
and mother heard OF DR.. Williams Pink
Pills, and as last resort they determined TO
try them on the daughter.
After taking less than one box of the pills
the spasms ceased and the twitching of the
face became less and less violent. Before
four boxes had been used all signs of st.
Nitus' dance had gone, her health was re-
stored, and to-day she is one of the health
lest and rosiest girls in Du Page.
In six months from the time Miss Barber
began to take the pills she was able to re-
sumo her occupation as music teacher, and
old malady. The young lady is the niece
of r. E.. Barber, Esquire, the well-known
lawyer of Joliet.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain all the
elements necessary to give new life and rich
ness to the blood and restore shattered
nerves. They are for sale by all druggists,
OF may be had by mail from DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, n. Y, for
so cents per box, or six boxes for 50 so.
The leader., 1897-04-21
Apple Mtckle.

Soak half loaf of bread few hours
end press out tine water. Then take
about six cooking apples, pare. core
and cut into dice. and mix these through
the bread. Sweeten TO taste. Flavor
with little cinnamon or nutmeg, Ais,
mix IN few raisins or eurrants If
liked. After mixing well. bake one
hour. It can be eaten with or without
saaaes o. pysssggsd. Boston Budget
The leader., 1897-04-21

The popularity of the Winchester repeat
ing shot gun is deserved, for although it costs
very little, il has repeatedly out shot the
highest priced handmade guns. Thou
sands of shooters who used double barreled
shot guns now use the Winchester repeater
because they found that they could bag
more game and make better scores at the
trap with a Winchester. What stronger
Recommendation could any shot gun posi-
bly, have than to be used by j. A. X. Elliott,
champion live bird shot OF America; Rolla
o. Heikes, champion of the world at fly
ing target; Ferd Van Dyke, Capt. ID: A.
Bartlett and many other of the best shots
in the country. A Winchester repeating
shot gun and Winchester factory loaded
shells form combination which cannot be
equalled. Send to the Winchester Repeat
ing Arms Co., New Haven, Ct, for their
large illustrated catalogue free.
The leader., 1897-04-21
Too Cold for Moths.

The department of agriculture.
through its entomologist. DIR. Howard,
some time ago instituted experiments
to determine at how low temperature
it is necessary to keep furs and WOODEN
goods in order to save them from the
ravages of moths. carpet beetles. etc.
The results show that temperature
of 40 to ~ degrees Fahrenheit during
the summer is sufficiently low for the
purpose.-Youth's Companion.
The leader., 1897-04-21
Great sun strermer.

During the eclipse of the sun last
summer, a party of Russian observers
in Finland succeeded in getting ten
photographs of the solar corona. which
have been combined in a picture recent
iy published in Nature. An enormous
ly long streamer of lights extends
ENTHUSIASTICALLY from the sun to a
length Of more than 1000, 900 miles, or
about nine times the distance of the
moon from the earth.-Youth's Com
panion.
The leader., 1897-04-21

notwithstanding OF longevity and
circumstances leading to it, weak lungs
prolonged my Uncle Hsam's life.
Professor How do you explain that I?
Studentz-He recently paid his first
ylsit to the city, and bis lungs were so
weak be couldn't blow out the gas,--
up.to-pstes
The leader., 1897-04-21
An rnseressins item.

By reason Of It's mileage and location, the
Texas a Pacific Railway u the most impor-
trses the Lone Star State from East to
West, through the most progressive towns,
great forests Of pine, and the broad prairies
aud wellkept farms, affording the most
beautiful scenery all along the line. No
other line affords such opportunities for the
Texas. Cheap lands for ALL Low rate Home
Seekers Excursion Tickets on sale at all
points in Texas and Louisiana February
10th, March End and 10th, April 9th and
goth, May 4th and 18th.
For a handsomely illustrated book fully
describing the wonderful State Of Texas,
conceded to he the finest publication issued
CASTOR Meslier, Gent Pass'r & Tiki. Agt.,
Dallas, Tex.
The leader., 1897-04-21

the logs hurled themselves over the
spot where he had been.
When DIR. Mason tells this story he
says that. as he views It, Jerry was
his "own man" when he died.
CHARLOTTE KIMBAIL
The leader., 1897-04-21

III the number of people daily enter
ing the city of London were to be dis
patched from any given station by
train together, 1877 trains. each con-
veying 600 persons. would be required
for the purpose. Mors oyer. II all thess
trims we're arranged in straight line,
they would eoser sss niles Of railway.
The leader., 1897-04-21

Calling a man hard names is often only
another way of saying that he dares to
The leader., 1897-04-21

Gazxam-Do you know what the
greatest mistake of my life was?
Misunderstanding born. I suppose
aaFlem Life. :
The leader., 1897-04-21

Over 400, 0O0cured. Why not let No To- Bac
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and manhood
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
The leader., 1897-04-21

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of Dr. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DIR. Kline, 933 Arch st =, Phila., Pa.
The leader., 1897-04-21

He always wanted something new;
At last he had his way
Rode home upon an open car
And caught pneumonia.
The leader., 1897-04-21
"Star Tobacco

No woman in praising her children ever
said anything that was interesting or orig
inal.-Atchison Globe.
The leader., 1897-04-21

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The leader., 1897-04-21

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is a sue
cessful remedy.-M: p. Dieter, 81 Throop
The leader., 1897-04-21
a Bone of Contentton

Hedr tIiut you aAu your WE nave
separated"
"Yes."
How did you get along dividing II e
household furniture?"
"oh. peaceably enough until we came
T. the motto God Bless Our Home, and
then we had quarrel as to who should
have it."-N. Y. Journal.
The leader., 1897-04-21

What is a crank, papa" "a crank, my
son, is a fellow who goes around with his
p,baoI
The leader., 1897-04-21

Nothing makes a man so mad as for you to
keep cool when he is abusing you.
The leader., 1897-04-21

Just try a l0c box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, finest liver and bowelregulator made
The leader., 1897-04-21

A milkman is the custodian Of as many
family secrets as doctor, or preacher
AtchisoD Glohe
The leader., 1897-04-21
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

1t is astonishing how many men there are
who can play the fiddle.-Washingto Dem
ocrat
The leader., 1897-04-21

There are some women who are reminded
that they are superior creatures every time
man takes off his hat to them.-Atchison
Globe
The leader., 1897-04-21

A danger foreseen is half avoided.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The leader., 1897-04-21

Sunday School Teacher -"Who was
Noah ," Pupil-"He was a weather proph-
ct. When he said it was going to rain, no
body believed him."
The leader., 1897-04-21
Tsed by the Champions.

A poor free lunch costs more than a good
Horn.
The leader., 1897-04-21

Too much sugar will spoil what might
prove an excellent dish.-N. Y. Weekly.
The leader., 1897-04-21

You have no doubt remarked how effec-
tive worthless man is in politics.
No woman ever lacks self-confidence
when she is arguing about religion.
The leader., 1897-04-21

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, l0c
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-21
CLEANING Up THE oUBASs
Spanish Gunboats Don't Leave Hide Nor
Hair of Them.

Havana. April 20.-The Spanish gun
boat Delgado Parejo left here on We'd
nesaay las, for the mouth q the San
Jsan river. province ot Santa Clara. TO
protect The landing o; detachment ot
troops. shipped here on board the steam
ship Gls-ia. under General Prsts. The
gunboat ente-e5 the river Or Friday las.
towing a number OF lighters upon which
,ae soldiers har 5een embarked
Soma distance up the river boat wita
a number Of zrme9 Insurgents was sight
Il The Run0oat opened FIRE uDoa hsr.
killing four % me insurgents. Ea2 were
th-oEn overheard hy( tnelr c1mratsz.
and w1Unilug a number y ot5rrs- The
Sraniards eventually captured me s1r-
wing insurgents.
Proceeding Up The San Juan -iih ths
lighters, tls zgnboa; PROTECTED tas !a11-
Ing u rEo ds-achmsnts % troops. Tao
dssIroye1 insurzsn: camps. captured
quantities q arms and documents and
returned Etts tzo prisoners and t~enty
irsGrgeats. xho had surrendered TIE
gun5ost a;s5 captured fares boats 1xhich
hzd been 1xed ~ tas Insurgents n the.-
expedition
TIE s7a-.sa Esn5oa: ssasovzi recent
y lzr3sI s.Ezty 1seE Gesr Cape Cruz.
-.ror.ncs % Szuiago Se Cuaa. r3atlrg =
s7rcs - insurgents tssre. csptgTinE an
srssrEsn; 1,erfsclurs ard q1zzsltT q
af1ss end sizing iss valuable saif rz.tass
laksn p.sseszioa o: ~ sae Insurgents "a
;as. vica-ty. To- enemy had yrsvl5ss-
j. ssccs@is1 n Killing nsrn5~r = ne
i9cs. guerrilla f5rce Whs as5 acts9 az
= j. - ne s1s-iarsE
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-21
IN SESSION TILL THURSDAY
Federation of Labor Discusses Matters OF
Interest to Employees.

Interest 10 ptOyes.
Washington, April 20.-The executive
council OF the Federation Of Labor con-
tinued its session here today. The ques-
tons discussed were Of general public
interest, but related mainly 10 the policy
TO be pursued by the trades unions over
employees when called upon TO do work
other than for which they were specially
engaged. The council probably will con-
tinue in session until Tnorusday.
The following recommendation was
adopted as an expression Of the senti-
ment of the executive counsel upon the
prevailing. evil OF ''over-time:"
I'VE advise strongly against the prac-
tice which now exists N some industries
of working overtime beyond the estab-
lished hours OF labor, particularly IN
these .imes when so many unemployed
are struggling for an opportunity 70
work. Ii is an instiga;or TO the baseSst
selfshness, a radical violation OF union
principles, and. whether on piece work
or day work. it tends 10 SCI back the
general movement for the eight-hour
work day"
l. was determined that a uniformity
OF dues should prevail in the organiza-
ton. and that the travelling cards Of the
members Of the federation should be ac-
ceptel by the affiliated unions without
entrance or initiation fees.
Il was also determined to aid in the
organization OF national unions Of paper
makers. wire drawers, wood. workers,
tanners and several other industries, for
Which appropriations Of money were
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-21
JUDGE oNe GIVES IT UP
Weather Observers May be Cranky. But
They're Loaded for Judges.

Cleveland. O., April 20.-Major W. B.
Stockman, OF the United States wealth
er bureau. was sent to jail by Judge Ong
tois afternoon for contempt Of court.
S,ockrlsn had been called as witness
in damage case and was expected 10
tell the jury whether it rained on 2 GER
tain day. He did not appear when call
e1, ard Judge Ong issued an attachment
f5r him. The major was on the way 10
TIE court house when the deputy sher-
iff met him. Judge Ong lectured the
major severely. Stockman upheld with
dignity that he was busy with work OF
the United States government, and aG-
ded that he held written orders from the
department. al Washington to attend up
Oh cours only when he hsd completed
those official duties. Judge Ong replied
warmly that he did not understand that
government officials were so far above
the courts that the courts had 10 wait
until they had leisure. He therefore
fined Stockman Sc and ccsis and ordered
him committed until paid. Stockman was
exceedingly Indignant and annouced that
he would report the case to the depart
n1ent at Washington.
Judge Ong told him to do so by all
means. The major left the court room
in a rage, without paying his fine. Judge
Ong sent a deputy sheriff after him
and ordered him taken 10 jail.
jor Stockman declared that govern
ment officials cannot be compelled to at
tend a civil court when busy, end that
Judge Ong will find it out.
At 2:45 O'Clock this afternoon Judge
Ong held a consultation with District
Attorney Dodge. and as a result OF the
interview the Judge decided to remit the
fine. Stocllman was accordingly releas-
ed.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-21
HAT TRIMMINGS CASE
Decided In the Governments Favor. Asinst
Importers.

Philadelphia, April 2o-The famous
hat trimmings case. which indirectly in
volved between $40. 900 900 and SIS. .0oO,-
600, and which has been postponed from
time to time for the past four years. was
finally decided in favor of the govern
ment by jury in the United States cir
cult court this afternoon. The suit was
brought as test case by Meyer & Dick
inson, big importers of this city, who
sought TO recover from the United States
government a difference OF 20 per cent
.ncustoms duties. The firms contention
was that the importations in question
consisted solely OF hat trimmings. on
which the duty under the Mckinley act
was only 20 Der cent, but the federal Of
ficials in their argument maintained that
the merchandise was used chiefly for
dresses and dress trimmings. and that
the duty OF so per cent levied by the
government was proper. Meyer & Dick
inson were nominally the plaintiffs. but
there were hundreds OF big importers
throughout the country who were inter
ested in the outcome OF the big suit. and
who were instrumental in procuring the
best ootainable counsel.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-21
MINE WORKERS OF INDIANA
Have a Wage Scale Matter to Pass Upon at
Terre Haute.

Terre Haute, Ind, April 20-The eighth
annual convention of District II, United
Mine Workers of America, opened in this
city this morning and will probably be in
session four days Nineteen delegates, a
smaller number than usual, were present
when State President knight called the
convention to order. The election Of Off
GERS will probably be held on Thursday
or Friday.
Following the regular business of the
convention an attempt will be made 10
sign a scale with the operators of the
southern and central part of the state,
who will ask for a reduction from the
present scale of 50 cents, which is more
than is being paid in other sections of the
state The operators and miners viii
hold conference for that purpose on
Thursday.