The Powers then turned their attention to Turkey. But Turkey had tasted the sweets of victory, and bluntly replied that she did not want any interference. Finally, the only way for the Powers to get their fingers in the pie seemed for them to call a conference to look after the interests of both parties. This plan was suggested by England, but Emperor William of Germany upset it very quickly by declaring that Greece must withdraw her troops from Crete before any steps are taken, and this Greece will not do. The general opinion is that all hope for Greece is now over. It is thought that she cannot possibly beat Turkey, and that in the end the Powers will be obliged to interfere to prevent the Turks from overrunning and destroying Greece. The Greeks themselves do not seem to consider their cause hopeless, and are preparing to continue the struggle. The army in Thessaly is now under the command of General Smolenski, from whom much is expected, for he is a fine soldier. The army in Epirus is once more advancing on Janina. The fleet has so far done little, and people are much disappointed in consequence. The Admiral in charge has also been changed, and it is to be hoped that the new commanders of both army and navy may do good service for their country. GENIE H. ROSENFELD Invention and Discovery. Every boy who is fond of carpentering will be delighted with the little invention illustrated below. All boys who are not thoroughly expert joiners know the great difficulties that lie in the way of making partitions neat and workmanlike in appearance. With this little invention it will be possible to give a neatness and a firmness to corners that few amateurs have been able to attain. [Illustration] This patent is a small metal clasp which is laid over the joint and pressed firmly on every side of it. It is easily applied, and should be used by all carpenters. * * * * * This attachment for bicycles seems to be a very useful and sensible one. It is intended for use on newspaper routes, and is made with a wire attachment over the front wheel in which the papers can be carried. Newspaper dealers have to arrange the delivery of the daily papers into routes, much in the same way that the postmen do the letters they carry, and a great many boys are employed to carry these papers about. It takes a long time to walk over the route, and it would save the newspaper dealers a great deal of time if they could find a better means of delivering their papers, than the employment of so many small boys. [Illustration] With the newspaper rack for bicycles the dealer himself will be able to do more than half the work, and save himself money, as well as the anxiety lest his boys are not doing their work properly. G.H.R. Letters From Our Young Friends. DEAR EDITOR: