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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18
500 TONS ioF RAILS
Contracted for by Unien Utility Com
pany-Contract for Construction of
West Side Line will be Closed.

At meeting of the Union Utility
Company yesterday, the contract was
let for 500 tons of steel rails to be used
in the trolley line 20 Granville.
Arrangements were made to let the
contract for the construction Of the
trolley line on the West Side, and the
matter will be closed up in few days.
Several matters OF great Importance
W ere discussed but the company is
OF yet ready to make these public.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18
SAVED CHILD FROM DROWNING.
Beaz Cox Brought Six Year Old Shaffer
Boy to Shore at MasontOwh.

A special to the NEW DOMINION
from Masontown Preston County, says;
A child was rescued from drowning
yesterday by the heroism of Boaz Cox,
of Morgantown. The child was play
ing on the banks of stream, swollen
by the recent rains, and fell in. Mr.
Cox, who was fishing near by, saw the
childs peril, and at the imminent risk
of his own life, plunged in and brought
him safely to shore. The child was
badly scared, and nearly strangled
when rescued. He was the six year
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs Shaffer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18

WEAYER'S Grocery is crowded with
ustomeTs buying table supplies cheap.
q WHEN you get anyt hing at the Cafe
Kaszer you may be sure that is the
best to be had.
THE best and cleanest lunches serv-
ed in town at the Cafe Kaszer.
WHY not eat the best ice cream in
the city at Ream's Drug store.
Now is the time to get shoes and
save money at Zittel's.
DoNT forget the special bargain
sale at the Mod ell Grocery, Peasants
street.
THINK Of getting $500 straw h
with pair of $3.50 shoes.
Now is the time to get shoes and
save money at Zittel's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18
Instantly Killed.

James Higgins stepped out of the
way or freight train at Grafton last
night only to step in front Of pas
senger train which he did not hear.
He was instantly killed. The remains
are being held pending word from rel
atiyes as to their disposal.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18
sutton Lot Sale.

Sutton is TO have a lot sale sale Sat
urday, July 25. The Sutton Real
Estate Company, in which Stuart
Bowman is interested will conduct it.
Invitations have been sent out, includ-
ing tickets, bearing number, which
gives the holder chance to draw a
$500 lot free
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18

MoLLTsE-Died at his home near
Ices Ferry on Friday, July II, Jasper
Mollise at the age OF SO years Of the
weaknesses incident to age. He
has been blind for number of years.
The funeral took place Saturday after
noon at four o'clock. lnterment was
in the home cemetery. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Geo
w. Skinner.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18

EVERY pair guaranteed just the
same at Zittel's.
NOTHING but the purest fruit Juices
used In Ice cream soda ut Ream's.
A STRAW hat with every pair OF
Shoes at Zittel's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18

WEAYER'S Grocery, headquarters
for canned meats and bottle goods
cheap.
Now is the tine to get shoes and
save money at Zittels.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18
Art Pictures.

Genuine water colors and pastels
framed and unframed.
Jones Wall Paper Store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18
PHONE your orders to Weayer's for
fruits and vegetables.

JUST received at the Delicatessen
tCafe fresh Holsters, frogs, soft shell
crabs, CLANS, watermelon etc.
PHONE your grocery order to Wea-
Yer's, who delivers your goods.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18

EVERY pair guaranteed just the
same at Zittel's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18
GOT PAVING CONTRACT.
Fred Dean will do Big Lot of Work al
Elkins this Summer.

Fred Dean has secured the contract
for paving and grading the streets OF
Elkins. Ten thousand yards OF paw
ing is to be laid. Work will start Au-
gust first. The Contract price was
$l.37 per yard fer paving.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18

a STRAW hat with every pair OF
Shoes at Zittel's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-18

One Burning Question Made Warm
Session Yesterday Afternoon What
TO do with the Dull Pupil-MaF be
Good for Something Sentiment of
Normal Schools.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08
Woodmen Oyster Supper.

Peru Camp No, $500 gave an oys-
ter supper and an open meeting at
Grange Hall, Peru. Mo-, last Satur.
day night. About forty members OF
Butler Camp were present including
the drilled team and orchestra. The
meeting was called to order by l.
Blankenbaker, who acted as chair
man OF the meeting. Speeches were
made by b. F. Jeter, j. F. Hagan, OF
Lamar, district deputy, and DR.. T.
+. Lockwood. The Butler Camp
orchestra furnished music for the oc.
casion, The supper was least and
enjoyed by all, After supper the
team gave an exhibition drill. The
meeting adjourned about midnight,
and all had a most excellent time
and will long remember the occasion.
Returning home one of the ButlAr
conveyances broke down about five
miles this side OF Peru, and the BOYS
had to foot it home through the
mud.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08
Il have no more
nervous headaches
and rest very well at
night"

When a woman suffers from female
weakness and irregularity or other forms
of wonanly disease, the effect is GER
tain to be marked in her nervous sys-
TEN, the general effect being, as in Mrs.
Woodin's case, nervous headaches, rest
lessuess at night" and rundown condi-
ton. Ii is simply common sense then
which saws if YOU cure the female weak
ness, irregularity, ETC., YOU will cure the
nervousness, sleeplessness and other con-
sequences OF womanly disease.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures
the womanly diseases which undermine
the general health. 1t establishes regu-
larity, dries enfeebling drains, heals in
Hammation and liberation, and cures
female weakness. 1t cures headache,
nervousness, sleeplessness, ETC., by cur
ing the womanly diseases which cause
these ailments.
Sick women are invited to consult DIR.
Pierce, by letter, free. All correspond
ence strictly private. Address DR.. r. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, y. y.
Il feel more than grateful to yox for Me
benefit have received from DR.. pierces Favor
lite Prescription and GoldeH Medical Discov-
erv." writes Mrs Krvic l.. woodin Of Mllerton
DutCiess Co. Y. Y. cap. Of Box No. |. For a
n....,..e. ~ xeass L. troubled with female
weakness nervous i ,dacae NregularHy, r.tt
ls~ntss a, igi't ami. u ssi sas all Rundown,
ssT i 'a and one ,. Of ssoSs.SNess Bsess.
ery feel that I am entirely cured. ! have mo
more nervous headaches. and rest very well at
night in fact feel like a diliereD person,
thank. to ysur kind advice and wonderful medi-
cine Iearnesily advise all who suffer from any
similar troubles 10 write TO DR.. Pierce at once.
They will not regret it,
rFavorite Prescription has the testi-
mony OF thousands OF women to its COM
pletc cure of womanly diseases. Do not
accept an unknown and improved SUBJ
stitute in its place.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets should be
used with rFavorite Prescription " wh0-
ever laxative is required.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08
Spruce Items.

Lots of mud and n great deal OF
sickness in this vicinity.
Carl Ludwick was quite sl,k a few
days last week.
Miss Goldie Kretzinger has been
very sick the past week.
Mrs. Geo. Ludwick captured twelve
prizes on white turkeys and white
Plymouth Rock chicken at the But.
Ter poultry show last week
A watch party was held Dec. II
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Ludwick. Delicious refreshments
were served, and all report Jolly
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Fry came in
Saturday evening from a visit with
relatives in Saline county. A crowd
of friends gave them a rousing CHAIR
vari.
Prayer meeting every Sunday nigh,
at Pleasant Home church
Misses Edna Cooper, Maud anC
Eva Eads were guests OF Mrs. Chas
Peacock Thursday.
The negro minstrel troupe from
Butler have been giving nightly per
formances in the hall at Spruce.
Mrs. Geo Newberry OF Butler, wa,
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. New
berry Wednesday.
The Woodman- lodge Spence
will give a supper at the hall mex
Thursday night.
The many friends OF Mr. and Mrs
II. Ssou', of Appleton City. ar,
yrevpd to learn OF the dangerous ill
ness OF Mrs. Stout.
Mr.. and Mrs, j. Is. Newberrv enter
tanned n number OF friend in q mos
delightful manner Friday night. Mn
sic and games were INDUCED in. r.,
treatments we're served, aud all wen
home. wishing the Senator and hi
pstimable vile many happy New
Years. FRONTz
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08
Minister Killed by 4 Car.
Kansas City Times, S0Ih

Kansas City Times, S0th
The Rev. William q. Wallace OF
Golden city, Mo was struck and m
rtautlv killed by Il south bound
Westport electric ear on the bridge
AT Twenty.second street and Grand
avenue Mt I o'clock this afternoon.
The Rev. Wallace was walking across
the bridge with a valisein each hand.
An engine passing underneath mt the
time, sent up a cloud of steam
through the flooring OF the bridge,
which had enveloped the minister
and prevented him from seeing the
approaching street car. The steam
also prevented the motorman from
seeing the minister. The ear struck
him a terrific blow on the right tenn
ole. knocking him down and away
from the track. The motorman did
not ses him until the moment that
the ear struck him. The car was
stopped and when the conductor end
some passengers went to the minister
he was dead. The blow had iractur-
ed his skull and perhaps broken his
neck. No other injury was apparent.
The coroner was summoned and
took charge of the body. From pa
pers found in the pockets 1t was
learned that the Rev. Mr.. Wallace
was pastor of the United Brethren
of Christ church at Golden City, Mo.
1t is supposed that the minister had
gotten off another caran1 WIS going
to the Grand avenue depot and was
going to take train home.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08
List Your Property.

II YOU want to dispose of your
farm let me sell it for you; II you
wont -f0cX -Hangg r for iantJH wpst-
ern E.auSas and get three to six acres
for one. will make an effort to do
50 | will be at Adrian Jan. 10Th,
Rich Hin Jan. 16, and W. q. Alike
son law Office in Butler jan. 18th.
Come in on the above dates and list
your property or write me giving de-
scription. price and terms. | think
I can sell or exchange your farm Tor
Won if the price is right. Cheap
transportation TO western Kansas
E. B. ATKINSON,
s1.ts Grainfield, Kan.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08

The new opera house at Fulton
Mo-, burned Sunday morning. The
loss is estimated at $4,000 The
Kings and Queens Co., which showed
in the house saturday night, Lost all
their baggage and stage property
Col. !. A. Trader, senior member OF
the firm of J. A. Trader Il Co. cigar
brokers of Kansas City, was seeing
his old friends in Butler Tuesday and
Wednesday and mnde Us a pleasant
call. Art SAYS he never can get away
from Butler under two days.
]. f.. BARTLETT, an old settler and
prominent farmer living southeast of
Butler, favored us PLEASANTLY and
substantially on Monday, He has
been running n thresher for several
years and says he never knew so
much small grain to be damaged
as was by the rains last summer and
fall.
7. Combs and Miss Lula Kinney
were married at the Palace Hotel, III
Cincinnati, Ohio. 10y Rev. Gervase
Broughton, a Methodist minister ON
December oath, 1902
The brideisa daughter of wealthy
Clark county, Kentucky, farmer, is
pretty and accomplished. The
groom, a sturdy young Bates county
farmer, now employed in the mail
service as carrier on Route No, | out
of Butler. The TINES Joins their
manyfriends in congratulations and
best wishes.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08
CHICKEN SHOW.
The Largest Exhibition of Poul-
try Ever Held in the State.
The Quality Of Stock Was Fine and At
tendance Large.

tendance Large.
The third annual exhibition OF the
Bates County Poultry and Pet Stock
Association which closed Friday
night after four days session, was
the best ever held in this section IL
not in the whole state OF Missouri.
There were 10 exhibitors, with 55S
specimens. The quality OF the stock
was the best ever shown here. Thir-
ty.fvecoops came in by express from
outside points, besides the large
number from the city and county.
There was a very large attendance
during the four days sessions, and
much interest was manifested, and
everybody expressed themselves
pleased and surprised at the number
OF the specimens,
Thos. ". Southland, OF Kansas
City, and c. +. Cronhardt, OF TT.
Scott. Kan, were the Judges, which
was an additional guarantee of the
exact grading and fairness in award
ing prizes.
The following are the names OF the
exhibitors with their postotfice ad-
dresses:
Butler; W. D. Yates, A, II. Peach,
C. \. Allen, Ora McCann, W. W.
Graves. J. ". CHM, Doris Denton,
Lula Padley. Hsrtwell Bros, j, r..
Ford. Martha A. Steele, j. l., Ghere,
Percy Speer. A, b, Ludwick, A. o.
Woman, Jno. Trimble, Maud Mar
Steller VI. r. Lyle. Mrs, Y, f. VIM,
|, II. Blood. ", II. Ewin, +, F. Ferris,
C. ;. Douglass, W, NJ. Frazee, r. A
Atkison. j. W. Holloway, Harry
Steele, " q. Atkeson.
From other points; John Barnett
Warrrushurg; Scott Wilson, Bolton
Mo Thos. Nickers. Harwood Ford
Northington. Nevada; Mrs. NJ, j. Me
tleverty, Fl, Scott, Kan; Mrs. J. j
March, Rich Hill; Mrs H. Harrison
Altoona: Nolia NJ. Ludwick, Spruce
Mrs. j. +. Cotton, Amoret; f. +
HuutiuEJun& Co.. Kansas City; Mid
west Poultry Goods Co., kansat
City: Vim. Aultimueller, SedaGa; l.
A. usburn. Sedalia; W. II. Buckley
Garden City: Bracken Bros, indie
peuicncs; ". +. trigler, Nevada; T.
II Bergman. Kansas City; ThOs j
Dennev. Lamar; Z. Hostetter, Eas
Lynne: Rev. ". W. Blolock, ElDor
ado Springs; T. F. Weaver Blu,
Mound. Kan.
While many assisted materially il
the enterprise and deserve ere dit
On Judge Graves and {. A. AlleI
fell the weight of burden, and tina
they made such a splendid success il
due 10 their untiring energies and tn
deep interest they have in the work.
The poultry industry is one of tn
greatest the state OF Missouri cal
boat ~ and such Shows as the on
Just closed encourages the hreedl
OF the bet and most salable fowls
one prominent business man whit
contributed literally expressed {
willingness TO increase his donation
il ueeied and said that it was Il
much Importance to the county as
flair.
The boys are encouraged to pro
mise another hummer next year.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08
Pleasantly Entertained,
Warrensburg star, 80,

Narrensburg star, SO,
4 house party given by Miss Es
tella Christy of Butler, at which sew
eral Warrensburgers were guests,
was one Of the most pleasant affairs
ever given in that city. On their ar
rival ut Butler Friday at noon, found
an elaborate luncheon awaiting
them. Friday night a chatting dish
party was given. On Saturday night
Miss Christy gave a dance in Armory
hall in honor of her guests. The pro
grams we're dainty affairs with the
names of her party on the back. Mu-
sic was furnished by an orchestra OF
ten pieces and refreshments were
served. The party was one contin
ued round ofpleasure andimpromptu
musicals were rife at all times. One
OF the most pleasant features of the
affair was trip to DR.. Christy' :
magnificent park, where he has an
ideal place, with pretty lake. well
stocked with fish, boat houses ami
picturt sque islands. Those who com
posed the party were Misses Ger
maine Dooley and.-Aell- Austin al
Butler, and Lillias Boyles OF this
city, and Messrs. r. f Wadell, Il q.
Gilkeson, J. A. Hawkins and Emmett
Boyles Of Warrensburg,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08

The Missouri State Bank has a
large amount of idle money to loan,
Parties wanting to buy stock or de.
string money for other purposes can
be accommodated. ol-u
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-01-08

WANTED All the old feather beds
in Bates county. LEE Culver,
Il II West Side Square.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
Inappropriate Quotations.

The following is a good example Of
inappropriate quotations: \ clergyman
appointed to an East End living found
his parish church sadly in need Of re-
pair and gave orders for its renovation.
While this was in hand the idea &C.
Cured to him to visit the mission halls
in connection with it to see what might
be needed there In one Of them which
was used as a mission chapel he found
a state of indescribable filth from end
to end and an accompanying eftluvia.
In disgust he raised his eyes toward
the roof and could hardly repress fit
Of laughter on reading the text stem
ciled on the wall behind the pulpit,
"How dreadful is this place. Another
story is of an old Presbyterian clergy
man who, away on preaching engage
mcnt, found above the bed on which he
was to sleep the singular advice, SOC
cuDy till | comr."-LOndOn Chronicle
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24

The Board of Education of Lincoln
district will receive bids for the
furnishing of the material and the
work of building a frame schoo
building In sub-district No. 4 o.
Lincoln district to take the place
of what Is known as the Badger
School house" Plans and speci6ca
tons for the new building can be
seen at the Office of J. Fred Neil
secretary of the said Board OF Edit
cations, at his Office on Wells over
McCoys Book Store. The Board o.
Education reserves the right to re-
ject any or all the bids. Bids will
be received up until IL o'clock
noon Monday August the 31st 1903,
By order of the Board of Educa-
ton of Lincoln district, Tyler
county, West Virginia.
CHARLES E. BAILY.
7. FRED NEIL, President
Secretary.
2I st d 1t W
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice Is hereby given that the
first meeting of the stockholders OF
the Paden City Bank will be held
az the Office of the Paden Valley
company at Paden City, Wetzel
County, West Virginia, on August
25th. 1903 at 10 o'clock In the fore
noon, for the adoption of bylaws.
election of directions and for the
transaction of any other business
that may lawfully come before the
stockholders at said first meeting.
II. W. Mccoy,
ROBERT MILLER,
GEO. E. WORK,
II. B. SHRIVER.
JAMES R. SrATHERS,
1ncorporators.
81 2WkS
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
Save the Child.

Ninety nine of every one hundred
diseases that children have are due
to disorder of the stomach, and
these disorders are all caused by In
digestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is just as good tor children as 1t Is
for adults. Children thrive on 1t.
1t keeps their little stomachs sweet
and encourages their growth and
development. Mrs. Henry Carter,
7o5 Central street, Nashville, Tenn,
says: "My little boy Is now three
years old and has been suffering
from indigestion ever since he was
born. have had the best doctors
In Nashville, but failed to do him
any good. After using one bottle
of Kodol he Is a we'll baby, re.
commend 1t to all sufferers, "Kodol
digests what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet" Sold by the
Opera House Drug Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
Not a Crow.

DR.. Temple, the late archbishop
of Canterbury, had an intense ha-
tired of verbosity. On one occasion
a clergyman sought his permission
to add a second living to the one he
already held. "What is the distance
between the two places:" asked the
archbishop. "Only fourteen miles
as the crow flies, my lord" was the
eager reply. "You aren't a crow
YOU can't fly. You shan't have itp'
snapped DR.. TemplC.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
A Promising Oil Country.

The Creek, Usage and Cherokee
Nations In Indian Territory are re.
ceiviug wide recognition as a pro-
missing oil country, and capital and
development have so far brought
handsome results. The oil Is OF
superior quality; the territory Is
reached directly by the Frisco Sys-
tenn, who issues free Of charge, a
booklet, giving full data concerning
the country and Its possibilities
Mailed to any address upon request
to Sidney VauDuseu, 7o6, Park
Bldg Bit,sburg, Pa. 1tf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
Farming In the South.
8 II 2WkS

The Passenger Department Of
the Illinois Central Railroad Com.
pany Is Issuing monthly circulars
concerning fruit growing, vegetable
gardening, Stock raising, dairying
etc, In the States of Kentucky,
West Tennessee, Mississippi, and
Louisiana. Every Farmer, OF
Homeseeker, who will forward his
name address, to the undersigned,
will be mailed free Circulars Nos.
1, 2, 3, 4. and S, and others as they
are published from month to month.
E. A. RICHTER,
Travelling Passenger Agent. Park
building, Pittsburg. Pa IL If
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
End of Bitter Fight

1.-TWO physicians had along and
stubborn fight with an abcess on
my right lung" writes IF. Hughes,
of Du Point, Ga. land gave me up.
Everybody thought my time had
come. As a last resort tried DR.,
Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption. The benefit I received
was striking and I was on my feet
In few days. Now I've entirely
regained my health" 1t conquers
all coughs, colds and throat and
lung troubles. Guaranteed by D.
A. Henderson, Drug store: Price
SOC, and 81. Trial bottle free.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
He Got Even.

The late Paul Leicester Ford had
as every one knows, a deformity OF
the spine. Any reference to this he
resented. sometimes with consider,
able acrimony.
On one occasion in Ford's youth
he paid an OVERLOAD compliment tc
9 girl whom he admired.
"You are" he said, 'the hand
soonest young woman l have ever
SEEM"
The girl, vexed, answered rudely
81 wish | could say as much for
you, Mr.. Ford"
"You could" Ford retorted, ''if
you would lie as | did"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
BALTIMORE 6 OHIO RAILROAD.
Popular Excursion to Parkersburs and Re.
turn, Sunday, August 30th.

Only $1.oo round trip from Sis
tersville for train leaving 9:21 a. m.
eastern Time). A splendid op-
portunity to see the beautiful seen.
cry along the Ohio river. Call on
agent Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
for full particulars.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-06
What Next in the Balkans?

The immediate consequence Of the
conference between the Emperors FRAN
CTS JOSEPH and NICHOLAS H., during the
stay of the latter in Austria, has been, as
announced by our Vienna correspondent,
the despatch of another warning note to
the Porte through the Austrian and Rus
sian Ambassadors at Constantinople.
Like previous missives of the same
kind it will produce no effect. Neither
the Sultan, the Porte, nor, as the Russo
Austrian identical note says, the Turkish
representatives entrusted with carrying
out the reforms proposed at the begin
ming of the year shares the ideas which
inspired these reforms. From the Turk
ish point Of view it would be strange il
they did, for if carried out in their in
tegrity it would mean the narrowing Of
the field Of the Sultan's patronage and
authority, and of the opportunities for
plumber which Macedonia and the other
districts Of the Balkans now afford to the
rapacous horde whose clamors for Office
and backshish disturb the slumbers Of
Yildiz Kiosk. 1t would mean, in fact,
the end of Turkish rule in Europe; and
that is why the Sultan is calling out the
last reserves in his European dominions,
and bringing over levies from Asia.
The situation to-day in the Balkans is
on all tours with that at the conclusion
OF the Servian war in 1876 A the sum-
mer Of that year ended with the check Of