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NEWS TO DATE IN PARAGRAPHS CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK OF WIRES ROUND ABOUT THE WORLD. DURING THE PAST WEEK A RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS CONDENSED FOR BUSY PEOPLE. WESTERN NEWB. G«orge Alexander, who was elected mayor of Lot Angeles at the recall •lection, has been sworn Into office. The committee on common carriers of the Texas House has reported against the passage of a 2-cent fare law. About twenty entries have been se cured for a Denser to the City of Mex ico endurance run, which is being pro moted by Denver motorist* for Sep tember. The Montana, Wyoming & Southern began April Ist on the 163 miles from Ghendan, Wyo., northeast to Miles City. Mont The work will include six •teel bridges. It is estimated that the value of automobile products of Detroit for the year 1909 will be $.'0,000,000, making It the automobile manufacturing cen ter of the world. John H. Cradlebaugh, tried at Den ver on the charge of murder for the shooting of Frederick W. Walton, who carried off Cradlebaugh s wife, was acquitted by the Jury. Earnings of the Southern Pacific for February show a net increase of $534,- 000. The Southern Pacific from July let has a net revenue increase of $4.- 865,000. The Union Pacific for Febru ary has a net Increase of $231,000. Chiefly through the efforts of An gelo Nocf, founder of Columbus day in Colorado, Montana has followed the example and made the anniversary of the discovery of America a legal holi day Preparations for the Alaska-Yukon- Paciflc exposition at Seattle, have caused th»- Seattle Electric Company to spend $910,000 for new cars, $600,- 000 for new trackage and $275,000 for motor generators, transformers, trans mission lines ana the lighting system Fire nearly destroyed the United States military prison at Fort leaven worth, Kansas, on the night of the 31st uit. The 800 prisoners were suc cessfully removed under guard of United States troops, who were under orders to fire instantly in case an at tempt was made to escape. John McGrain. seventy-eight years old, who in the early 'sos drove an ox team to the California gold fields and later joined th<- gold rushes to Aus tralia, New Zealand, Africa and Alas ka, died at Stillwater, Okla.. on tin* 4th Inst. Though sixty-five y-ars old he Joined the Alaskan fortune hunters and dragged a sledge many miles across the snow and ice. Every western state and territory. Canada and Mexico contributed clti ao-ns to the great crowd attending the seventy-ninth conference of the Mor mon church, which opened at Salt 1-ake on the 4th inst. There were a score or more of Indian Mormons who came from Idaho in a special car. There were Japanese converts, believ ers from Hawaii and the South Sea Islands and a few- negroes. Secretary Ballinger of the Depart merit of the Interior has approved reg ulations under the act of Congress, providing for an enlarged homestead in Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Arizona and New Mexico. The regulations provide for the making of entries for 320 a< res of land of non-mineral, non timber, non irrigable public lands in th ■ above named states and territo ries. GENERAL NEWS. The Yale-Harvard boat races this year have been set for July Ist. A wife, according to a ruling by Circuit Judge Grimm at St. Jx>uis. has no right to search her husband's pock ets for money. William Addison MeGee, Republi can. was inaugurated first mayor of Greater Pittsburg on the sth inst., succeeding George W. Guthrie, Demo crat. Bishop Hartzell of Africa, who has gone over most of the ground that Theodore Roosevelt proposes to tra v« rse, ridicules the Idea that the ex- President will incur any danger on the trip. Boyd county, Ky , on the sth inst., voted dry by majority of 107. In Ash land church bells were ringing hourly during the election. The victory of the "drys” in Boyd county means that 96 of the 119 counties in the Btate are wholly dry under the county unit law. Vice Admiral Pascual Cervera, who commanded the Spanish fleet in the battle of Santiago de Cuba, died at Puerta Real. Spain, on the 3rd inst., of heart disease. Following the abolition ofc the policy of leasing the service of its convicts to private employes. Georgia will em bark upon extensive construction of public roads with convict labor. The Brown University baseball team will go acrosa the continent from Providence, R. 1., to Seattle, Wash., In June to play ball at the Alaska-Yukon- Pacific exposition. A Winnipeg dispatch says that the imrn'.grat: n movement into Canada from the United Sta*-s for March has been the largest for many years, nona ne ring 4.600 persona. A plan has been successfully put ln ra effect in New York of reserving for the exc!': a ive use of women the rear car of a I rush-hour trains in the Hud son tunnel system It i 3 3aid ’hat King Edward will be godfather to the eon of Mr. and Mrs. John Hubert Ward who was born on March 24th last Mrs Ward waa Miss Jfjan Reid, daughter of the American ambassador Prlvce KaaaTkln-Rosteofaeff, a member of one of the test known fam ilies la Russia, was killed at Warsaw on the 21st alt. by Rosa Bauer, a con cert hall singer The woman made an unsuccessful attempt to commit sui cide. A heavy earthquake shock, followed by a light one. occurred at Charleston, W. Va . early on the morning of April 2d. Houses were shaken and pictures fell from the walls The shock was also felt at Winchester and Harper's Ferry. Dispatches received at St. Peters burg state that several of the foreign ers at Tabriz are helping instruct troops to defend the city. Among them la & teacher of the American school at Tabriz and a correspondent of one of the Ixmdon papers. That section of the new insurance ' law of New York which limits to $150.- 000,006 the amount of business an in surance company may write In one year, hag been declared constitutional by Justice O’Gorman in the New York State Supreme Court. Word has been received at Manila of the murder of Dr. William Jones, the noted anthropologist who was in the field for the Columbian museum of Chicago, at the town of Dumobato, at the head waters of the Cagayan river in Isbela province. A Mombasa dispatch says that since the advent of the rains, lions have been terrifying the natives within four miles of Kilindini, where the Roose velt party is expected to land. An ele phant made its way into the bazaar at Masirigl and played havoc A union label department of the American Federation of Labor has been formed to promote union labels. Officers were elected as follows Presl denr, John B. Lennon, Bloomington, Il linois; Vice Presidents, Max Morris. Denver, and Owen Miller, St. Louis Henri St Yves of France won the great international Marathon derby for professional runners at the National league baseball park in New York on the 3rd inst. Dorando Pietri of Italy was second; John J. Hayes of New York, third, and Matthew Maloney of Yonkers, N. Y , fourth. Theodore Roosevelt was given an enthusiastic welcome at Naples on the sth inst. The steamer on its arrival was greeted with the blowing of whis tles, the fluttering of many flags and the playing of bands. Italian war ships in the harbor, steamers, private yachts and craft of all kinds, dressed in bunting and signal flags, added to the picturesqueness of the scene which Mr Roosevelt characterized as mag nificent. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. Preside nt Taft told San Francisco callers that he expects to visit the pa cific coast during the summer. President Taft, who is paid month ly, received his first month's salary April Ist. It was for the sum of $5.- 625.01. The secretary of the interior has ap proved the Union Pacific railroad land list for 3,676 acres in the Evanston, Wyo., district. Approximately 200,000 acres of land have been restored to the public do main for power purposes in the Salmon river country in Idaho, by Secretary Ballinger. These lands now become subject to settlement and entry. The famous South Carolina dispen sary case, Involving the disposition of held by the staten. uoC l-k 1234561234 about $900,000 of dispensary funds held by the state dispensary commis sion. has been decided by the Supreme Court of the T'nited States in favor of the commission. A resolution by Senator Clay coll ing upon the secretary of the treasury for information concerning the sugar trade was adopted by the Senate. The Information covers the cost of refin ing sugar, the quantity of beet and cane sugar raised in this country, the quantity imported, and much other data. It is stated in Washington that America is to have an areo club com posed of women who have become in terested in aeronautics. Prominent so ciety women. including Mrs. Robert Goelet, Mrs. Cortland Field Bishop and Mrs. Max C. Fleishmann, are said to be interested in the propect. Senator Guggenheim has requested the secretary of the interior to make an examination of lands in Bent county, Colorado, with a view of designating suitable areas for entry under the new 320-acre dry farming homestead law. His request will be favorably acted upon at the first opportunity. Revenue officers state that ths pro hibition laws in the South have op erated to increase the number of Illicit distilleries. The Increased demand for whiskey makes the moonshiners take great risks. A bulletin issued by the bureau of labor asserts that an annual saving of more than 22,000 lives, representing a reduction In the consumption d«ath rate from 2.2 per 1,000 to 1.5 per 1,000, would result from Intelligent methods of ventilation and dost removal in the United States. TAKES PLACE OF HITCHCOCK. i. F. Hill in Charge of Republican Na tional Committee. Washington—John Fremont Hill. :he new vice-chairman of th«* Repub lican national com mi’tee. has been fre quently described by his friends as “a gentlemanly gentleman of the new school.'' His perpetual urbanity of manner, affability and genial good na ture seem to justify this appellation. He is extremely likable and has been popular in his home state of Maine He is considered an exceptionally clever politician. It Is said Mr Hill took the vice chairmanship with the expectation John F. Hill. that it might aid him materially if either of the Maine senators should pass away, leaving a vacancy for which he has ambitions. He has long had an eye on the senatorsbip. but is too wise to attempt to wrest it away from either Mr. Hale of Mr. Frye, as Maine takes much pride in the leading position the:-e m*n occupy in bossing the transaction of public affairs. So fa: as being in line U r the senatorship is concerned. Mr. Hill has for years re sided in the house formerly occupied by James G. Blaine at Augusta In addition to other personal quaii fications tending to popularity, Mr Hill is a reputed millionaire and ha plenty of money for the expenditures essential to make and retain friends. Mr. Hill is nearly 54 years old. H* was born in Eliot, York county, Main* October 29. 1855. After obtaining an academic education he studied medi cine and was graduated from the Bow doin Medical school in 1877. He later perfected his studies and received a diploma from the I.ong Island colleg- Hospital in Brooklyn. He took u; the practice of medicine at Boothba*- Harbor. Me., and since that time ha been called "doctor” by those ac quainted with that experience. After following his profession for about a year he moved to Augusta In 1879. as sociated himself with P. O. Vickery ft the publishing business and has since followed the avocation of turning out family periodicals. In 1889 Dr. Hill first appeared in politics, being elected to the Maine house of representatives. He was re elected and then promoted to be state senator for two terms. He was subse quently elected governor of the state two terms He has been a member of the Republican national committee from Maine since 1899. WORLD’S BIGGEST BAROMETER. Monument to Inventor Erected at Fa enza, Italy. London. —The biggest barometer in the world is in the city of Faenza, Italy. It is a monufnent to Torricelli, inventor of the barometer, who was born in that city just 300 years ago. The scale of this barometer is on a basis of feet where the ordinary ba- Barometer Which Contains Column of Olive Oil 37 Feet High. rometer Is measured in inches. The liquid column is 37 feet high at nor mal. It was Intended to use a 32-foot column of water, but this was aban doned because water evaporated too quickly. Then glycerine was tried; but with this liquid the normal height wms only 27 feet, which was not enough. Olive oil was chosen finally. The tube rests against a monumental pillar of stone. Olive oil Is the light est liquid yet used for a barometer. When a lighter one is made available a taller barometer may be construct ed. Pascal made barometers of wa ter aad wine mixed. Zophar Mills of New York, a glycerine barometer, and Jaubert set up one of water in the famous Tour St. Jacques, the weath ee bureau center of Paris. The man who misses love is likely to miss Heaven. It may be only ideal isation; but after all that Is tbs soul —The Sunday Magaxlne. SUFFERS FOR YEARS; THEN CURES ECZEMA Patient and Little Granddaughter Both Secure Permanent Results from Wonderful Liquid Remedy. Mrs. Alfred Aldrich, of Pompa noosuc. Vl, and her little granddaugh ter were both cored of Itching, burn ing skin diseases by the use of ordi nary oil of wintergreen mixed with glycerine, thymol, etc., the case hav ing attracted considerable attention among medical men. Mrs. Aldrich writes: “1 had sores on tr y face for three years and during all •.-at t-rr.* I tried everything I could r -.d I took any amo-;nt of blood ~. r. * and used all kinds of healing • aiv<-« One day my husband told m.e to try the oil of wintergreen D D. D Prep ription. and I am only too happy to say that I am rot only cured, but a>o my little granddaughter " The long experience of the best phar macists has given the druargists every wh ere great confidence in D. D. D Pre • -riptlon. especially when used with D. D- D Soap and we suggest that you aak your druggist. The Strenuous Blanche. One of Blanche Bates’ most intimate friends is telling a rather funny story about this clever actress "She came in'o my house one even ing very much excited, and I said to her: ‘Blanche, for heaven's sake, what is the matter? You seem to be all gene to pieces ’ “ 'Matter enough.’ she answered, as her voice shook with anger. ‘I have been accosted by a man In tha streets.’ “ 'What did you do?* I asked. ” T hauled off and hit him in the face,' she answered, and I said to him: “You dirty dog. would you speak to a defenseless woman?” ’ ** ‘And where was he when you said this?* I again inquired. ’’ ‘Rolling in the gutter where he fell vhen I hit him.’ she said. In a surprised tone at my question."—To ledo. NOT A WEIGHT LIFTER. “Is the baby strong?" “Well, rather! You know what 1 trefHendous voice he has?” “Yes." “Well, he lifts that five or six times an hoar!" Deafness Cannot Be Cured by loesl application*, a* they eannot reach the dto port ahi of the ear. There ■ only one way to cure deafnrae. and that a by constitution*. remedies. Deafness » caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous onto* of the Kutachlan Tube. When the tube l* Inflamed you have a rumbling anund or im perfect heanne. and when it to entire,y closed. Deaf ness la the result, and unices the Inflammation can be tafcen out and thto tube restored to its normal condi tion. hearing will be destroyed forever; ntu cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which to nothing but an Inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Dear .ess (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halt's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. V J. CHEXtV * CO.. Toledo. O. Soid by Druzgtot*. 75c. Taka Hall's Family Piito for constipation. An Eye for Business. White—Why are you so anxious to lend that friend a dollar whenever he asks it? He only spends the money in drinks and cigars. Black —Oh. he always pays it back? White —But there must be some other reason for your ready generosity. Black—Well, there is. He always •pends half of the money on me. — Judge Value of Aspirations. An aspiration is a Joy forever, a possession as solid as a landed estate, a fortune which we can never ex haust and which gives us, year by year, a revenue of pleasurable activi ty. To have many of these is to be spiritually rich. —R. L. Stevenson. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Signature ° In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought The Insignia. “What makes you think that man would make a detective?” “Because it some natural to him to wear a slouch hat and a white neck tie." Try Marine Eye Remedy For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eye*. Compounded by Experienced Physician*. Conforms to the Pure Food and Drugs Daw. Murine Doesn’t Smart. Soothes Ey* Pain. Try Murine for Your Eyes. if a man spent half as much money In an effort to keep out of trouble as he does In trying to get out, he would be away ahead of the game. ONLY ONE “BROMO QUININE." That is LAJLAT1VB BKUMO OLIMNE Look for the signature of K. W. lad the World orar to Core a Cold In One Imlj. 36c. The best thing to do when you catch a cold is to let go of It. Dyspepsia and constipation are avoidable miseries—take Garfield Tea, Nature’s Herb laxative. From the blackmailer's viewpoint, hooping secrets is s paying business. Allen's Foot-Ease, a Powder ■ owuvr Forswollen, sweating feet. Gives Instant relief, ns original powder for the feet. Ifte at all Xft^gfiaa One way to remore paint la t* alt down on It before It la dry. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Tor cMMJssJssUUns. wram tts «sm. mSjssw It sometimes happens that a distant relation la too cloaa. PUTNAM FADELESS~DYE& THE CRACKING OF PAINT. Property Owners Can Save Money by Learning the Cause. Co you know what is wrong when pain' "peels, or cracks, or otherwise necessitates premature re-painting? Well, sometimes it hasn’t been properly applied—the surface being damp cr there being too much turpen tine or too much drier. But, nine times out of ten, the trouble is caused by adulterated white !ead. To avoid all such trouble, every houseowner should know in a general way, when a surface is in proper con dition to receive paint, what kind of primer and finishing coats different surfaces require, and how to avoid adulteration in materials. A complete painting guide, Includ ing a book of color schemes, specifi cations for all kinds of painting work, and an Instrument for detecting adul terations in painting materials, with directions for using it. can be had free by writing National Lead Com pany, 1902 Trinity Bldg., New York, and asking for Houseowner’s Paint ing Outfit No. 49. This company, the largest makers of pure white lead, invite tests, by means of the blowpipe (included in outfit), or in any other way, of the purity of the white lead sold under their famous “Dutch Boy Painter" trademark. That trademark on a keg of white lead is in itself an absolute guarantee of purity and quality. DUTIFUL SON. “You young scamp! I’ve caught you smoking my cigars!” “Yes, pa—er —er —you see I heard ma say that you were smokin’ your- Belf to death and er—l’m tryin’ to save your life!" Polite Interruptions. “And it’s awfully impolite to Inter rupt one who is talking. Isn’t It, mother?” “Except when a woman is describ ing clothes, my dear, and then it Is polite to constantly ejaculate ’How lovely!’ or ’How ridiculous!’ as the case may be.”—Kansas City Times. Hope Springs Eternal. He was addressing a crowd one Sun day morning on the quay at Newcastle. “I can safely say that no man ever attempted to bribe me, gentlemen,” •aid the speaker. “Don’t be down-hearted, old chap, your luck may change," shouted a man in the crowd. —Tit-Bits. WORTH MOUNTAINS OF HOLD During Change of Life, says Mrs. Chas. Barclay Graniteville, Vt.— “I was passing through the Change of I.ife and suffered from nervousness and other annoying symptoms, and I can truly say that LydiaE.Pinkham’s Vegetable Com pound has proved worth mountains of gold to me, as it restored my health and strength. I never forget to tell my friends what LydiaE. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound has done for me dunng this trying period. Complete restoration to health means so much to me that for the sake of other suffer ing women I am willing to make mv trouble public so yon may publish this letter.” —Mrs. Chas. Barclay. 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