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powers, France, Russia and England, which had intervened in the contest between Turkey and Greece, restored Crete to the Turkish monarchy the government of the island, however, having been transferred 10 Mehemet Ali, Yiceroy of Egypt. This brought a change for the better, and Crete, from being the worst governed, has since been regarded as the best governed province of the sultan's dominions
 But Mohammedan rule at best is never light or easy for subjects of an alien religion, and, outnumbering the Mos lems four or five to one, as they do, it is little wonder that there was a general yevolt of the Christians in Crete against the Turks in 1859, and again in 1896, the Sfakiot mountain eers as before heading the insurgents. This second revolt, which the Turkish forces with difficulty subdued, gained for the Cretans privileges and such a preteBse of constitutional government as Turkey was able to conceive.
 Once more, on February 1. 1897, the Cretan Christians broke out into gener- al revolt, and it was this rebellion that led 10 the late war between Greece and Turkey. After a pitched battle in the streets of Canea, in which 300 Chris tians were kileld and the city set on fire, union of Crete and Greece was proclaimed by the people at Halepa and Greek fleet sailed to Crete. Greek forces landed at Canea. where they captured the Turkish garrison, and burned the governors palace. The forcible intervention of the leading Flu ropean Christian powers checked the Greeks and Cretans at this point. A scheme of autonomy proposed by Lord Salisbury, premier of Great Britain, was rejected both by Turkey and the Cretans, and, under pressure of the powers, the Greek expeditionary force was withdrawn from Crete. In the meantime Greek troops on the main. land had crossed the Turkish frontier in Thessaly and war had begun be tween Greece and Turkey which in Its results cost the former country loss
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been fighting thousands of well-armed Mussulnen for several hours It is stated, moreover, that the Turkish troops that he brought fired upon the British soldiers.
 The immediate pretext of the riot was the appointment of Christian of 6cials in the collection of revenue. The European powers represented at Crete had appointed a council of interna- tional control to administer the tithe revenue and a detachment of British soldiers was stationed outside the of flee. A crowd of unarmed Mussulmen attempted to force their way into the office past the guard, and the soldiers fired upon them, killing several of them. At this the Mussulmen quickly procured arms and attacked the sol diers while the riot spread through the city. The warship Camperdown was away at the time, but the guDboat Hazard sent a landing party to assist the soldiers and also shelled the town. On the following day the rioting was continued and the murder, pillage and puA mug O1 HOusGs OihiJ GtdsEd WHeH the Camperdown, arriving on that day. shelled the town, and sailors and ma rines were landed from She Italian French and Russian war vessels which had come upon the scene.
 4 result of this murderous outbreak will undoubtedly be a radical change in the handling of the Cretan question by the Christian powers of Europe The island of Crete, from its natural features and situation, has in all times been coveted prize among the powers which border upon the Mediterranean Long and narrow, its length being 160 miles, with width of from 10 to 35 miles, it forms the natural boundary between the Mediterranean sea and the Aegean, with it's islands, and is the largest of the island Stepping stones between Asia Minor and the Pelopon- nesus. The whole island is mountain. ous, with ranges lying east and west from Mount Psiloriti in the center, the Mount Ida of classic days, which rise, 10 height of s,o6o feet. Crete is re,
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DRUsEs AND FL HAKIM.
strangeat Religious Sect Now Await the Coming of Their
 Prophet.

The Druses, the most mysterious re- ligious sect in the world, are new ex- peeting the coming of the prophet they worship, the Hakim.
 The war between China and Japan and the threatened dismemberment of the vast empire of the orient were events long ago prophesied by the Druse priests. The first prophecy has been fulfilled, the second will be ere long, and then Fl Hal1im will return in glory.
 In the land of Bashan, Mount Leb- anon, northern Syria and in every province of China his followers are praying and watching for him.
 In the tenth century El Hakim sue ceeded to the throne of Egypt. Then he was a murderer, an assassin and a despot. When he comes again he will be hailed as a god. For nearly 500 years his followers have had their re- ligious meetings every Thursday even ing, and yet have preserved such se- ereey that the world knows nothing of their belief Fabulous sums were of fered in vain for one leaf of the book of their faith, and yet not Druse could be found who would listen to the proposition.
 Fl Hakim, the self-appointed, had an interesting career. He began his reign by the assassination of his sister. One of his pranks was to cause several hun- dred Egyptian women to enter pub lie bath and then order them walled in to perish.
 A favorite pastime with him was to have women sewed up in bags and thrown into the Nile Yet after his death, Fl Druzi, man of ability, es- poused his cause and wrote the Druse scriptures He bequeathed his name to the followers of Fl Hakim
 But because he tried to exalt him self he was compelled to fee from the wrath of his converts. He hid in an oven, where some women. coming to make bread. and indignant at his apos- tasy. roasted him alive.
 The fanatical followers of the Egyp- tian king are brave and loyal. In the still hours of the night they meet in worship, When they go forth their lips are sealed. All that is known of their religion is that they believe El Hakim was God incarnated; that he had appeared nine times before under nine different names; that his appear ance in Egypt was the last time he will come to earth as a man.
 The most devout Druses are now in China. It is among them Fl Hakim will make his triumphant appearance. Chicago Journal.
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ferred to in several passages of Homer, and reappears in early Greek history as the abode of seafaring, piratieal peoples who fought vindictively among themselves but did not figure upon the side that paid them best. The first re corded conquest of the island was made by Quintus Metellus in 67 B. C., who reduced it to Roman province. 1t formed part of the Roman and the succeeding Byzantine empire until the ninth century, when the Saraeens con quered it and for 137 years made it headquarters for their piratical expe- ditions. Nicephorus Phoea, the Byzan- tine emperor, retook it in 960. and it remained part of the Byzantine em- pire for 25o years, to fall at last into the possession of the Yenetians, who ruledit despotically for four centuries. It fell into the hands of the Turks, who spent 20 years in the siege of Candid, in 1869, and has since remained a yilayet of the Turkish empire.
 For q century and half it was the worst governed of all the Turkish provinces, and many of the inhab- itants embraced Mohammedanism in order to escape persecution and to gain the chance to hold local offices. It's Christian population joined in the Greek revolt against Turkey in 1891, the Sfakiot mountaineers, the descend ants of the ancient Cretans, taking a leading part against the Turkish op- pressors. The Mohammedans were driven to the fortified cities, which they held until 1880, when the allied
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50,000 Mohammedans-b living main Turkish garrsons are stationed, and being well supplied with arms, they in those places are able to overawe and oppress the Christians. and such mas sacres as the one of September last are always possible while the existing conditions prevail.
 That the eyes of the great Christian powers of Europe have at last been opened to the realities of the situation is shown by the action taken following the reports of the Russian, Italian,l French and British admirals at crete,l to their respective governments, con- corning the recent outbreak There is| little doubt that, after full discussion of the matter in the European eabinets,5 the sultan has practically received no1 tice from the powers that the Turkish troops and officials must be withdrawsa from Crete. The question of the sort of government to be substituted is d difficult one. but 1t will, by the present outlook mean the autonomy of Crete| under the protectorate Of the EuropeaIi| powers or one of the powers to whuna this office shall be delegated by the otllA CTS, with the right of appointing .h@ governor of the island. There are feWE civilized people less fitted fgr self government than the Cretans, or suba mission 10 constitutional government
 of any kind That fact the wiser one
 among themselves perceive and admifK
 Crete, like Corfu" said one of thlM bravest of the Christian Gretan chiefi8 "had need of 50 years government hl strong Christian power before i
 would be fl for annexation to GreecefN It is an actual fact that, from the chalA acter of the Cretan people, Greece fiA4 day would have as much trouble iH1 governing them as the sultan has hal and it is more than doubtful if bsa4 politicians would prove wise or strofHH enough for the task. SI|
 Guarantees undoubtedly will 3NS given by the powers for the safetysH1 < the Mohammedans in Crete. The stRla tan will use all the tactics of delay,31l5 & which he is so consummate a masts 5 in the effort to hold the island, evH | to the point of the threat of war. ETH when British subjects and soldiers hal }! been massacred in foreign counf8 q something is pretty sure 10 be dd8 E| about it, and the least that the Brit IF
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CRETE AND ITS RULERS. The Ftcbrand of Europe Is Afame Asaln After
 Smouderns for Only Little More Than Year.

Once more that firebrand of Europe, the island of Crete, has been famed into flame and gain is the subject of anxious discussion among the great European powers. After the close of the Greek-Turkish war the duty of keeping order in the island was as- sumed by England, France, Italy and Russia. Each of these powers was rep resented by war vessels stationed off the Cretan cost, and to each was as signed the control of specific part of the island. England, in charge of the city of Candid, had two war vessels, the Hazard and the Camperdown, off the port, and a force of 130 soldiers on shore. On September 6 last the Mussul- men in the city attacked the British garrison, killing one officer and 1 men and wounding two officers and 40 men. The mob also sacked the Christian quarter of the city, setting fire to the shops and houses, and killing many Christians, among them Mr. Cole herino, the British vice consul, and several other British subjects.
 There is evidence to show that the outbreak was prearranged, or at least that the Moslems had made full prep arations for such contingency, and that Edhem Pasha, the Turkish com mandant, sanctioned even if he did not actively encourage the attack on the Christians. With 4,0oo Turkish soldiers at his disposal, and full knowledge of what was occurring from the first, he did not appear upon the scene until after the handful of British troops had
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of territory in Thessaiy, war indemni- Y of 100000 pounds (Turkish). and the obligation to subject her finances to international control until the indem- nity shall be paid.
 Nothing was gained by the war for the Cretan Christians. The practical effect of the interposition of the so- called concert of powers has been to perpetnate Turkish misrule on the is- land. They have permitted Turkey to maintain military power at Crete while employing warships to eoeree Christian insurgents and prevent the landing of arms and ammunition for their use. In population of nearly 100000 in Crete. there are probably not more than
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government will demand is tha1 Turkish troops and officers get q Crete. The British commander, I arming the Mohammedans, has no the Christian chiefs that 10 atfae unarmed Moslems will be equiv 10 attack the British soldiers, wn protect all Cretans in the exercs their rights. This is the situatis day. The Turks may retire frof island peaceably-or the result { inevitable interference of the pil may be q war which will shak| rope and extend to wherever the 2 flag of the prophet flies. More pes than in any other part of the
 there rests in the turn that affair take in this island the peace of
 tendom and of the world. E
 CLARENCE PULf
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of her mother, in smaller edition French simplicity is no longer deemed necessary for her, but much beruf- lied gown she wears. with laces, and bows, and ribbons galore
 Yet some of these gowns are so charming that the mothers are almost forgiven for allowing their little daughters to wear them. For instance, the picture shows a dainty gown ot soft brown cheyiot, trimmed with founces of deep yellow lace. The sleevesare long and lace trimmed, with
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FOR A MAID or TWELVE.

band and bow of ribbon that is tone deeper than the lace, tone lighter than the dress material.
 The hat worn with this gown is a nose hat-therein also resembling the mothers costume. It is built of three shades of brown-the lightest appear ing in the felt of the hat, the second in the bigh-standing feathers, and the deepest in the rich brown velvet. pnffed at the side. THE LATEST.
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will be worn during the entire cold weather Some of the girls are going so far as to wear those of wash ma terials-rich, dark pereales and heavy red linens-because so the girls say, it is so much cheaper and healthier to wear, for work, waist that is changed often.
 Yet all the waists will not be made of wash materials. Cheerful plaid
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4 CIeverLReeoxery.

Mrs. Birdy Hardup-And now that we are married, my darling, how came you to pick me out over all the other pretty girls?
 AIr Jack Hardup (absently)-Well, darling. you know you had the dough- uh-uh- -uh-( (coughs) s)-hem!- dominion over my heart from the first time saw you, dear@Judge.
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simple bloused bodice and plain cireu- lar skirt. The waist is eneircled by a plain band of ribbon; the decoIIetage has also a ribbon traced about it, yet rot plain, but laid in loops, spreading from knot directly in front.
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the center of the bust, where they are tied in fiat bow.
 Equally novel is the V of lace which starts beneath this bow. spreading out broad by the time it reaches the foot.
 The sleeves are shirred and extend to the elbow, ending there with deep lace ruff1es and ribbon bands and bows.
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Looks That NAY.

The Visitor (yiewing the new Do you think he is going to res his father?
 The Mother-I shouldn't be p,ised. Hs keeps me up every n Tit-Bi!s.
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Why She Thnnrht sa.

The Man wonder if your father would have me for a sor-in-law?
 The Maid-Very likely. Papa and I always disagree.-Boston Traveller.
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me collar Is made of a high. thick hounce and ends in flat how in f,as. ,r,sA t,,1 ~n1ch continues down each side in q q
 in keeping with the old-fashioned ar prlght purple silk lines this oar
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A dainty little bolero forms the most attractive feature of a morning gown made of dull pink cashmere Tana gan' 9ofms e the back of it. and the upper 1fonts' So, from the lower front. pleees, broad, deep cerise ribbons are traced from the under-arm seams +o
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ruE LATE FASHIONS.
=. New Ideas to Engage Fem '' mine Attention.
.he Little Maids VIII Wear Nss shirtNaists for the Winter 1oveIy Evening and Morn
 Ing Gowns.

r,o new evening gown is sleeveless.
 lp .as however, dainty straps of em- J Iae iasrv or ribbon, which fall over the pfOis and hold the bodice in position. s'iuo : aown of soft white serge, with em- {. s;S9ered figure in gold, is made with
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Business women and shirt waists have made combine for the coming winter. with.th result that the waists
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Of Conrse.

"What are sealed orders, pa?"
 "Your mothers letters before open them, Bobby-t c2icago Daily Record.
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While 1t Is no longer considered ab- sOlutely necessary to display grief in
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Drown broadcloth, with founces of reseda green taffeta. The long stoH- uke ends are feature of this sea son cape. They broaden towards the ooottom and are there finished with nounces of black lace, headed by snalier founces of the green silk.
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cbeviots and the soft-toned cashmeres will often appear
 Most charming is waist of rich red cashmere. made with shirt front of cream linen. The revers are also of linen banded with rows of brown A high linen collar, and a tie of creamy lace. finish the garment at the neck.
 The maid of 12 or fl summers IS now, cad to relate, much the counterpart
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somber clothing, many still cling to this sign of respect for the departed.
 The idea of the mourning gown is much changed, however. Crepe is no longer considered suitable for very deep mourning Dull black materials are used to display greatest grief; then, after few months, crepe bands may be added. All crepe gowns are worn for the first informal social events that are attended.
 Feathers are worn in hats only with the lightest mourning
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-01-08
ALONG THE BAY,

Items Of HarbOr News and General Shipping
Interest.
The Spanish brig Fe, 24l tons, Cap
tain Villa. arrived yesterday from
Nuevitas, to load from Benito Pad
rosa.
The Italian bark Felioina Ferrari
cleared yesterday for Danxig, with a
cargo Of 5,o4s barrels rosin, valued at
$l4,O53, from the Downing Co.
The British schooner Fearless
cleared yesterday for Nassau, with q
miscellaneous cargo of merchandise
from F. D. Aiken, valued at 1873.
The Mallory liner Colorado sailed
yesterday for New York.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-01-08
RECEIVERS SALE.


Under and by virtue of an order made and
graft by the circuit court Of the United States
for the eastern division of the southern district
OF the state Of Georgia, on August l6, 1897, Hon.
Emory Speer, judge of aid court then and
there presiding Will sell at the court house
door in Brunswick. Georgia, on the first Tues
day in February, is9S, during the legal hours Of
sale. al OF the property and assets of the Ogle-
thorpe National bank, Of Brunswick, Georgia,
now remaining in my hands, consisting of
Judgments. executions, notes, drafts, ovcrdrafts,
dences o. indebtedness OF divers different per-
sons, firms and corporations to the said Ogle-
thorpe National bank of Brunswick, Georgia;
and al oal personal property OF any kind or
character belonging to said bank.
And also a certaln-lot or parcel of land, sit
nate in the city Of Brunswick, Ga,desctlbed
and designated on George X. Baldwin's map OF
said city made in the year 1887, as the southern
one-ninth of old town lot number one hundred
and three Qn); said lot beng rectangular in
shape, with ends thirty and sides ninety feet in
length, and being the same lot on which is To-
Gated what is known in said city of Brunswick
as the sOglethorpe National bank building;1
the upset price fixed by the court for said lot
bank building and fixtures being $4,000, and ii
viii not be sold for less amount.
And also. that certain other lot or parcel of
land situate in the city of Brunswick, Georgia
and designated upon said map OF said city as
Old Town lot number one hundred and tifty-
nine l59l. with the improvements thereon; said
lot being Of rectangular shape with ends
ninety aud sides one hundred and eighty feet
in length. The upset price 1xed'by the court
for said last described lot Of land, with the inn
provements thereon, being $l,S00.o0 and it will
not he sold for less price,
1t is not practicable to attach list of the
various assets and property whirh will be cold,
but have at my office, as receiver Of said bank
IN the city OF Brunswick, Georgia, list OF said
assets and property, which can be inspected by.
anyone who in good faith desires to purchase
any of the same.
The terms of the sale viii be cash.
The sale VIII be continued from day to day,
curing the legal hours OF sale, unfn all of said
assets aud property are disposed Of
This January 18th, 1898.
JOSEPH W. BENNET.
Receiver ogletherpe National Bank, Of BRUINS
wick, Georgia.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-01-08
JOhnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.
WITH THE BROKEN BANK.

Another Conference to Accomplish RsOrgani-
cation Will Be Held Today.
Little was done in the failed Mer-
chants and Traders bank litigation
yesterday. The attorneys for the va
rious creditors remained in the city
the greater part of the day.
Another conference for the purpose
OF effeoting reorganization of the de-
funct institution and of resuming the
operations OF the bank, will be held
today at Wsyoross, between interested
parties. What will be the result of
the conference it is hard to state. 1t
is believed by some that all the neces-
sary arrangements will be made.
Attorney General Terrell states that
the bank owes the state $11 900.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-01-08

70 SELL THE ASSETS.
Receiver Advsrtises the Final Disposition Of
the 0glsthorps National Bank.

Receiver Advsrtises the Final Disposition Of
the 0gIethOrps National Bank.
While those interested In the settle
ment of the affairs Of the Merchants
and Traders bank are busily engaged
in arranging liquidation, Receiver
Joseph w. Bennett is preparing to
make final disposition OF the affairs of
the oglethorpe National bank, which
failed in 1893.
Receiver Bennett advertises in to-
days TIMES the public sale OF all the
assets Of the institution, which will
occur before the courthouse door in
this city on the first Tuesday in JAN
uary next.
The sale will include that handsome
building Of the bank, now occupied by
the Merchants and Traders', as well as
all other property remaining in the
possession of the receiver,
In case all the assets are not dis.
posed of on the day stated, the sale
will be continued from day to day
until all are sold.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1898-01-08
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