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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
EARTMAN oLIMBIEG UP
Former Santa F. Kan Given 2 Pro
motion by sha Mexican Central.

lrr- George Hartman. formerly su-
uerintende1r Of the southern division
Of the Santa Fe. has been u1adz as
s7s1aut suparfuteEdeur OF the entire
Mexican Central railway Several
months ago Mr. Hartman resigned his
position with the Santa Fe 70 accept
Ehe position OF division superincendent
1E the Mexican Central road
His promotion is dua TO General
Manager H r EIczers0n who when
general superintendent Of the santa
Fe gave Hartman the position Of su-
rerintendeuC OF the southern division
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
BuiIt Rock Island Dzpots in Kansas

D0wus. Dec I-Joseph Harvey. one
1f The Oldest residents OF Downs. dIed
lz=re Monday He was railway de-
Eot contractor and in connection VIII
his brothers. built rhe Rock Island de
pots IN Kansas
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
Death Of Pref. BIakels sister.

Lawrence Dec 1-Prof- L L Blake
today received q telegram announcing
the sudden death OF his sister. Mrs.
8IacDCggaT at the home Of his moth
er- in Tz.-a1ieou- Mass Rev and Mrs
AIacDOuEaI visited here last spring on
their way home from z trip around tha
world Another sister Of Prof Blake
died only a short time ago.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
- Unfon go

Passes through the best cities and
towns Of Kansas, Colorado. Wyoming
and Utah and Is the hest route 10 Den
YER Cheyenne Salt Lake City. san
Francisco. Portland and all PuEet
Sound points
The advantages gained by travelling
via the Union Pacific are Quick Tina
UneGuaIad Service
Magnificent Equipment
Double ORA wing Room
Pullman Palace SIeepers.
Pullman Dining Cars
Free Reclining Chairs
Pullman Tourist SIeeoers
For tine tables. pamphlets dascrfD-
tive Of the country traversed rates o.
fare. sleeping car accomz1odati0us, OF
any other information apply 10
2 a LEWIS
City Ticket Agent
: c FUTON.
Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
RIOTING RESUMED.
Troops Again Called Upon TO Clear
the Streets Of Prague

Prague bohemia Dec There was
z renewal OF the rIOtiuE here lasL even
fng IRE windows of the German the
ater German schools restaurants. res
licences and newspaper Offices were bro
ken The troops cleared the streets
Many people E-are injured and a num-
rer Of arrests were made
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
Bryan at salina December 8

Saliua, Dec The euterprisfng
faculty of the Wesleyan university
have succeeded in securing W J. Bry-
an for an address al the opera house
Friday morning at go O'Clock The
business houses VIII close TO give the
clerks an opportunity 10 hear Mr. Bry-
an
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

New plaee-7zs Kan ave. Cremerie.
Scott & Scott
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

Palma. Island Of 1IarJ0rca Dee l.
Gen Weyler. the former captain gen
eraI of Cuba was bauqueEed here. mis-
birth place last evening Great en-
th1siasEu was manifested
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
HUGE COAL TRUST.
To Control River Coal From Pitts
burg TO New Orleans

Pfttsburg- Dec The biggest couoina-
ton of river coal interests ever attempt
ID promises 10 be Effected before the new
year Il has been talked Of for years ou-
has at last come 10 il focus A eoE1rlir-
tee consisting of Captain ". w O-NeLl.
president of the W W O.Neu company
and Of the Pitts5urg Coal Exchange,
CAPTAIN : s Brown Of " Fl Brown :
sons and Captain John A Wood OF the
firm Of John A Wood < son Is hard at
work considering the schedules Of prop
erey values as presented BY the sspara-
ate coal companies operating On The river
The scheme proposes the organization Of
or company vvith q capitalization Of SI1--
co co L Is 70 be huge trust courrol-
I5rz the river coal interests from lock No
> On the M0nOngaheLa river, 20 New Or
leans
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
LONG REAcaINe oUE
His Manager, Lutte AxlIne, Secures
Control OF the Harper Sentinel

BJIrc=ss Of the Medicine Lodge Cres-
st takes charge OF the Harper Sen
tzueI This makes a very peculiar sit
uatIon IN the north part OF 6arp-er
county
Tute Axlfns IS the owner and mana
ser of the Medicine Lodge Crssset- also
L1rA Is Chester 7 Longs manager and
adviser N the SeEzurh Congressional
district All Of the pOstgffice appII-
Cauts are now wondering why Chester
should even think IT advisable or prop
er 20 take charge OF and run q paper N
this county
The Sentinel has been one of the old
landmarks
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
OFF FOR HOUSTON.
Z Topeka Parry Likely 70 Visit
Texas Fall Festival

The city council IS planning to make a
trip 10 Texas to attend the Fan Festival
AT Houston next week W 2 SIossor.
one Of the boomers from that state, is
here and Is working to have 3 large dele
CATION from Topeka attend \ special
meeting OF the council was held and the
following resolution passed.
In view of the rapid extension of the
commercial relations between the citizens
OF Kansas and the citizens Of Texas ard
the adv1sabIIIty Of becoming better ac-
quatnred with the resources products
and people of our sister state We believe
II would De an act Of wisdom for our peo-
PIE. who are in a position 70 do 50 TO at
tend the great Flower. Fruit and EeSeta-
bic Festival 10 be held IN the city of
Houston during the month Of December.
extending from the 6uh u the Ith day Of
the month BE It further
Resolved That We extend cur hearty
thanks on the part Of the citizens Of
Kansas for the generous invitation eZ-
tended to visit said Festival and sincerely
hope It may prove an ulbouneie1 success
and trust that it VIII further promote The
friendly feeling now existing between the
citizens Of the two great commonwealth
e a FELLOWS, Mayor
.Attest-s : : McFADDEN
City Clerk
Mayor Fellows has given OUT the fol-
lowing list Of business men who VIII
probably accompany the city council On
their visit 10 the Texas city
Charles WoIaE. president Wolf Packing
company Otto kuehne- president kushne
Vinegar and Preserving works Jo1athan
Thl1uzs presf5eut jonathan Thomas
Lumber company Frank ?. 8IacL-=EnaTl-
proprietor Topeka State Journal Harold
T. Chase. editor Topeka Daily CapitaI-
7Tessrs Crosby Hackney Page SheIIa-
barzer ana C4r5swoId- representing the
great milling interests of Topeka PARK
hurst & Davis OF the great wholesale
house OF Parkhurst. Davis < CO. W -
L Thompson president Thompson Hard
ware company w Z Sterne- state sen
at0r- Frank Brooks register Of deedz.ana
John Sargent
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

The Crenerle. rs Kansas avenue
SCOTT & SCOTT.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

10 Cure Constipation Forever
Take CzzsczreEs C4EIy CzEhartic- Ice CT sc
e O. O G fail czIrs- druggists refund Money
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

Stop drugging yourself with quack
uostruuls or cures" Get well known
rFlaruzceurfcaI remedy that VIII do
the work CataFrh and Cold IN the
head VIII not cause suffering If Elv's
Cream Balm * used Druggists viii
supply 19c trial size or soc fun size
We mail it ELY BROS
IS Warren st. n Y City
Rev John Reid Jr-. Of Great Falls.
Mont recommended Elys Cream
Balm 70 me 7 can emphasize his state
nent- 1t Is positive cure for
Cararrh If used as directed Rev
Francis W Poole pastor Central Pres
church. Helena Mont
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
FOR 4 UNION DEPOT.
Various Railroads Entering Fors
Worth VII Build One

Dallas Tex Dec IA meeting of
ing Fort Worth 10 consider plans Tor
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
Pierpout Morgan Coming Homs =

LONDON. Dee The White star
steamer TeutouIc Whl-z sails from LIV-
er1ooE today for New York VIII take
among her saloon passengers J Pier
pont Morgan, the New York banker
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

We do meldIns and sew on buttons
free OF charge Peerless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

Not how cheap bur how good IS the
uav We rrv 70 do our work Peerless
steam Laundry. 10 and IL Wezt sth-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

Furnished By ths " a Michael Con-
mission CO. Brokers in Grain Provisions
ana stocks Ia Vest sixth Ave. Topez--
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

Every thing IN season at tha CreEnerie
SCOTT & SCOTT
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

Mrs Mary Bird Harris urE- Pa says
My child IS worth Millions TO uae- yet
7 v-or-Id have lost her By Group had I
not invested twenty-five cents in q bot
tie Of one Minute Cough Cure" II
cures coughs. colds and all throat and
lung troubles c. W SCansdeId- 6Sz
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
Rohhsd The Graz

\ startling incident Of which BTr-JOhn
Oliver ct Philadelphia was the subject
Is narrated by him as foIloWs- 7 was
IN q most dreadful condition 8Iy skin
was almost yellow eyes suuE-eu. tongue
coated pain continually in back and
sides no appetite growing
weaker day by day Three physicians
had afveu ne m Fortuna teIy.a friend
advised trying Electric BItters- and 10
my great joy and surprise the first
bottle made q decided Improvement I
continued their USe for three W=eEs-aud 4
am row veI man 1 El0vv Laey saw
I'd NY life and robbed the grave Of an
other victim No ore should fail TO
nv them Only 30 cents Per bottle AT
swift & Holiday drug store
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

Take your 7unch at the Cremerie
Scott & Scott. four doors north OF the
old stand
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

Educate Toz- Bowels Win Czsez-etz-
Candy Cathzrrlc- cure constipation E5rers--
Ic, 55c- II c 9 c f2I1. druggists refund uloueT
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11

*Daily, except Sunday.
CONNECTIONS:
Train No. 40s connects at Harper's Ferry
with East Limited Express trains, leaving at
1889 a. NJ, arriving at Chicago at $50 o.
m. and with trains leaving at 5:H p. m.
arriving at Cincinnati at 7:45 a. M, St.
Louis 6 90 p. M, and connects at Weverton
with train arriving at Hagerstown ct I'll p.
M, and at Washington Junction with train
arriving at Frederick at IS p. m.
Train 416 connects with fast vestibuled tra1na
at Harper's Ferry at 9:44p.m. for Chicago, at
1921 p. m. for Pittsburg, and 1858 a. M for Gin
cinnati and St. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburg at
TOO q. M; Chicago at 9:l5 p. M, Cincinnati at
500 p. M, and st. Louis at $50 a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through
to Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago and Pitts
Ourgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage checks and fur
ther information apply TO b. & o. agents or to
G. E. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent.
Winchester, Va, or G. T. Hammond, Agent,
Staunton, Va.
CHAS. o. SCULL, W. M. GREEN,
Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen. Man.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11
ILy'S CREAM BALM

is acknowledged to be the most thorough cure
for Nasal CatarFh, Cold In Head and Hay
Fever. 1t opens and cleanses the nasal pas
sages, allays pain and Inflammation, heals the
sores, protects the membrane from COLDS res
torres the senses OF taste and smell. A particle
able Sc at Druggists or by mail; samples lOc
by mail.
ELY BROTHERs. S. Warren Street, New York
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11
LIVER AND KIDNEY TROUBLE.
Cured by DR.. Greene's Nervura
Blood and Nerve Remedy.

Mrs. S. r. Berry, Lebanon, N. H.. says
81 could not sleep nights and the chills or
shaking would follow, and Icould do but very
little of anything. had to lie down great
deal, and my nerves were very weak and OF
no use. There was terrible. pain in my
head, and was almost a complete wreck aQf
my former self. was depressed in mind and
spirits. My liver was swollen and my kid
neys were very bad.
81 used DR.. .Greenes Neryura blood and
nerve remedy, and will say that this wonder
full medicine is the greatest blessing that ever
came into family.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11
HARRIsoNBUkG TO WASHINGTON.
Trains leave Staunton by B. & D. at rs 05 q n
and to m.

tDaily except Sunday. @Daily.
Immediate connection in Union Depot at
Washington for and from Baltimore, Phil
adelphia and New York 7S
w. H, Green. General Superintendent.
J. N. Culp, Traf1c Manager.
Z. 8. Brown. GENT Agt. Pass. Dept.
Washington, DC.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11

On the Bluff.
"Did you read that story about The
House on the Bluff ;, asked the literary
boarder.
"No," answered the cheerful idiot
What was. tia boarding housef's-
indianapolis Journal
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11

Children

One-third Of all the children
die before they are FIVE years
old. Most of them die OF some
wasting disease. They grow
very slowly; keep thin In flesh;
are fretful; food does not DO
them much good. You can't
say they have any disease, yet
thew never prosper. A slight
cold. or some stomach and
bowel trouble takes them away
easily. 1,oxr
Cod-liver Oh with Hypophos-
phites is just the remedy tor
growing children. Il makes
hard flesh; sound flesh; not
soft. flabby fat. It makes
strong bones, healthy nerves.
Il changes poor children to
Children rich IN prosperity.
Boot about 4 iree fof TIE asking.
~ No substitute for SCOTS Emui
.;eo ~ viii do for the children what We
fsol, s: SCOTS Emulsion win do. 6e
tie genuine. :. e. .,,d
s''eOs scorr = BOVINE. nv YORK e
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11
@ SOUTHERN SOUTHERN!
Railway.
. Schedule in effect Jan. 2s. 1897.
For the South and Southwest.

No. 9-Daily-Local for Charlotte and inter
mediate Stations.
No. 35.-Dai1y-United States Fast Mail;
through Pullman Buffet S1eepers to jackson
vile via Savannah. to Atlanta, and New Or
leans.
ern Vestibuled Limited; through Pullman
5leepers to Asheville, Hot Springs and Nash
Vile, via Salisbury and Chattanooga; to Tam
pa, via Savannah and Jacksonville to Mem
phis. via Atlanta and Birmingham and to
New orleans. via Montgomery and Mobile.
Dining Car Greensboro to Montgomery First
Class Day Coaches on all Trains.
Washington daily except Sunday, SO p. m;
Charlottesville, 1928 p. M, arrives at Jackson
vile, $3.50 p. M, st Augustine 4:40 D. m. next
day and Pullman Compartment Sleeping. OBJ
servatton and Dining Cars.
Trains from Staunton by Chesapeake Ohio
Ry. connect in Union Station at CharlOttes-
Vile with Southern Ry. trains
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11

MRS. 8. r. BERRY.
at has done perfect wonders form After
taking two bottles could do more work than
/ had for over year, and now l can eat better
than ever, am strong again and have gotback
my former looks and good color.
If the bowels are constipated, use DR..
Greene's Cathartic Pills with the Nervura.
DR.. Greene, 80 West 14th ST., New York
City, the most successful physician in curing
nervous and chronic diseases, can be consulted
free, personally or by letter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11

tlQuS Vi COiO1s OhCy Inv AOrAuHOl 0OdSg
unite the useful and the aesthetic.
NEW MILLINERY
| is seen as yet. only in partial glimpses
but these show that both rough and
fancy straws will be almost exclusively
in favor. Shapes are very fanciful and
while there will be some low crowns,
the majority are to rise high and mar
row. Green is conspicuous, but per
haps not 10 ore so than attractive pnr
pie shades and geranium colors IN
varied toAes, stand high on the list.
Mixtures in colorings remain very bold
and high rising aigreates, pompons.
bows CT ribbon or flowers give the
Icoquetry that has been found so cap
tivating
Slender girls find chiffon waists with
sleeves shirred to the elbow, quite be
/ Gaming For indoor evening wear,
sash ends that always match the GERS
age and sometimes the entire dress, are
widened out as they leave the waist
and trimmed all around with chiffon
or lace set on full. In place of loops,
they may be attached to the girdle by
1 large buttons. but if loops are seen
1 they are small and lie-flat.
Short jackets of gay brocade opening
over vests CT mousseliase de sole and
worn with plain skirts. are much liked
for theatres or informal dinners
Stamped velvet or taffeta silk are also
used for these smart jackets
RosALdND MAY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-11

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Nelson, Trustee
A. j. Dabney. etc.
All persons interested in the above styled
chancery cause will TAKE NOTICE that in pur-
suance OF decree OF the Court OF Hastings fOr
the CITY of Staunton. entered in said cause at
the January term, 1897. shall at my ONCE IN
|StauntOn, Va, on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report: r
End End. the liens binding the same in the order
srd. What is q proper fee for counsel .or the
plaintiff for the prosecution of this suit
4th. Any other matters, etc; norm
Commissioner in Chancery-
r. e. r. Nelson, p.q.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. = 700.
~ Stanton, Va, Jan. IL, 1897.
Taylor, Jane A.
VS., Z
Coursey, David L., etc.
All parties interested In the above styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court Tor
the County of Augusta, TAKE NOTICE, that pur.
suant to a decree Of said court entered IN SAID
cause Nov. 23rd, 1895, shall at my office In
StauntOn. Va, on
February goth, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report.
1st. What is the true amount due upon the
vendors lien heretofore reported by me In this
cause in favor OF Jno. L. and q. M. Blakemore
End. What is a reasonable sum to be paid
out OF the fund in this cause to plaintiffs at
tOrney for instituting and prosecuting tnls
' HENRY W. HOLT.
Commissioner.
A. C. Braxton, p. q.
Jan illus
v cult Court Of Augusta county, the 18th
day Of January, 1897.
J. Fl. Kemp q Co $1,000 Plaintiffs
Geo. W. Ryan. DEFENDANT
In Chancery and on attachment returned
duly executed.
The object of this suit is to attach the estate
of the defendant Geo, W. Ryan, in the county
of Augusta, and subject it TO the payment o.
the plaintiffs claim OF $54.A3 with interest
thereon from the 18th day OF May, 1896, TIL
And it appearing by atfidavit fled that said
Geo W. Ryan is not q resident of the State OF
Virginia, it is ordered that he appear mere
within fifteen days after due publication
hereof and do what is necessary TO protect
his interest in this suit.
'op J.,s. B. WOODWARD. cler,-
r. W. Crowder, p q.
COMMISSIONERS IGGanuarv a7tb 1897.
~ Staunton,
Loeb Bros.
Harris vi; Jo.Aa., q ais.
A., .sfties interested in the above entitled
~s11se pending in chancery in the Circuit Court
fofAugusta county. TAKE NOTICE, that pursu-
ant to decree entered in said cause on the
25th day of November, 1886. shall at my ONCE
in the city of StauntOn, Va, on
Saturday, 9th day of February. 1897,
proceed to take, state and settle the following
accounts:
1st. OF the lands OF which A. J. Harris died,
I'd. or the condition of the title thereof and
who are entitled thereto.
| Sd. Whether said lands are capable OF
4tl. OF any other matters deemed peril.
nent by myself sor required to be stated by
any party in interest.
JIM. QUARLES, 4
Master Commissioner In Chancery,
OF Circuit Court of Augusta Co.
| ian 28-lt
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-11

the peace of the world. Public and pri-
vate information from several sources, in
cluding diplomatic authorities in Con-
stantlnople. agree that Emperor William
has secretly encouraged the Sultan to
adopt an aggressive policy.
Next week when the enormitS of his
folly has been brought home TO him the
young Emperor will proba bly, change his
attitude and will be satisfied to do moth
ing worse than suIk. But it is a great
danger and then it may be too late to re.
pair the mischief. Quite likely the Turks
and Greeks will then be at each others
throats and Europe will be compelled to
devote itself to the task of keeping the
peace between its own members wkile the
former fight 1t out. 1t will be q problem
requiring consummate tact and skill.
England would sacrifice much rather
than be dragged into war at the present
juncture; and no doubt the same spirit is
dominant in the other five powers. News
from a variety of other sources on the
ThessalIan and Macedonian frontiers in
dicates that unfortunately the Turkish
forces are superior in almost all respects
to the CIR eks. The Notifications
on the Turk, b side are also much
stronger. The Greeks. apparently, can
hope to succeed only by an uprising at
the back of the Turkish army in Mace
dopio
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by way of Kontya Gori,ya to Monastir
and thence by Fiorina IA Elassona.
The selection OF place for making this
first move across the frontier into Turkish
territory was ordered with sn eve to max
ing the most of the advantages which
nature was ready to lend to the weaker
party.
Few places along the whole frontier
present such favorable conditions for such
an incursion and such unfavorable ones
for repelling an attack, especially with
artillery and cavalry.
Stagus kalabak lies well UP toward the
headwaters of the Salem bria River; across
the frontier to the north runs the dark,
brackish waters of the Kors -Su or Indy
River and between, turning to a height of
some 5000 feet, are the limestone noun
tains of Kratrovo Khassia, which rise
rapidly toward the west until they merge
into the parent range, the lofty PIudus at
Mount Lygos, just northwest of Metsovo,
and on whose slopes lies the village of
Krania. Mount Lygos is nearly COCO feet
in height.
The frontier line coming from the east
along the SUBMITS of the Khassia clim bs
this peak preparatory to starting on its
winding southwesterly course to the
headwaters of the Arta River, which,
starting from the southern side of a sister
peak to Lygos, forms the boundary ex-
tended down to the Gulf OF Arta
A rougher country for movement of
troops cannot well be imagined outside of
Crete itself. In every direction for miles
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was used on both sides. Four Turkish
posts were destroyed.
THE GREEK POSITION.
From a Military Point OF View It Is
Much Superior to That OF the
Turks

As far as facilities for handling their
troops are concerned the Greeks have an
advantage over the Turks that largely
makes up for the disparity in numbers be-
tween the two armies.
By means of the railroad connecting
with Larissa, the headquarters OF the
Greek army, and Volo, on the Gulf o
Salonica, their base of supplies and COM
munication with Athens, they can thro W
re-enforcements up to Stagus Kalabak, the
railway terminus within fifteen miles of
the Turkish from tier in few hours, while
the Turks must move their forces from
Elassona by roun dabout and difficult
mountain roads.
From Stagus Kalabak the Greeks can
reach the frontier by any one of three
roads at distance of from fifteen to
twenty-five miles. BY selecting the point
near Krania for the raid they came out on
the main road and the only passable one
fro mJanina to Monaster, Servia and Elias
soma.
This road by Metsovo, Gievena, Kosuni
and Servia carries the direct telegraph
line to salonica and Elassona. and the
service has been interrupted. Commune
cation with Janina can be had. however.
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further than the eye can reach. the land.
scape offers nothing to the view but
mountain upon mountain. 1t is in this
locality, on these elevated spurs of the
mighty backbone of the Balkan Penin-
sula, that are to be seen the works of the
gods" the checklists" of the ancient
Greek.
These works consist of isolated towers,
crags and pillars, in whose shadow live
the descendants of the people who
christened them and to whom love of
Greek traditions and hatred of the Turk
seem as natural as the rocks themselves
Christianity found an early home with
these people and has always been able to
command warm and Jealous advocates on
both sides OF the frontier.
In Epirus and Upper Macedonia, as
well as in Grecian Thessaly, centuries of
Moslem oppression and cruelty have but
strengthened and confirmed them in the
faith of Christ. What have they not en-
dured? Many monasteries OF the follow
ers of Simion the Stylite formerly existed
in these hills. Perched on the tops of
these natural pillars they offered at once
places of seclusion for the monks and
refuge for victims of barbarity. But in
time they disappeared. Many were de-
stroyed by the Turks and others were de-
populated and abandoned. Now only
about seven remain, of which that o.,
Metevia, a few miles north of Stagus, is
the most interesting.
In 1878, as in 1892 European diplomacy