NEWS OF THE WORLD
Government Takes a Hand
Ottawa, April S—The Canadian government insists that the differ
ences between the coal-miners and the colliery proprietors be submitted
to arbitration. The men are fighting against the open-shop principle.
Now Want Our Timber
Washington, April 8—A scheme is on foot which has for its object
the manufacture of pulp from Alaskan spruce. Big financial interests
are backing the idea, and an attempt will be made to secure large areas
of Alaskan forest land from the government at a nominal rate. Trans
portation is the only difficulty of magnitude which the promoters will
have to face.
Choioe Tidbits
New York, April 8—The wife of Charles Gates, sou of millionaire
John W. Gates, is suing for divorce. The details are so nauseating
that the hearing is being held in private. A prominent Broadway
actress is mixed up in the scandal.
Democrats Rub it In
Washington, Aprils—Up to today neither house of Congress has
accomplished anything of moment except a large-sized squabble over
rules which should govern their conduct. Senator Thomas S. Martin,
of Virginia, has been elected Democratic flcor leader, and the following
week the Democrats promise to get down to work.
Congressman Mann, the Republican leader in the house, and the
avowed foe of Alaska, w’as heard to remark that the Democrats are
using brute force to dominate the house. He denounced the Demo
cratic rule in the strongest terms.
Accept No More Over Trails
Seattle, April 3—The steamship lines doing business with Alaska
points today' discontinued their through ticket rates and sales, owing to
the near approach of the breakup and the uncertainty of trails. Freight
ior Alaska via St. Michael is already being received at the local docks
Dwight Hiliis Charged With Fraud
Vancouver, April 8—Edward Hodgson, a well known engireer of
this city has entered suit against the Rev. Dwight Hiliis of Brooklyn,
for the recovery of stock in the Western Steel corporation which Hodg
son claims Hiliis obtained from him through fraud.
Was There Like Rubber Duck
Boston, April ,8—Stillman Shaw, the fiscal agent for the North
Rubber Co. was today arrested for using the United States mail to de
fraud. He fleeced one Warren Wheeler out of $620,000.
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Kansas City, April 8—The detectives are on the trail of a young
and pretty woman who has been very close to the Widow Armour lately
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and whom they suspect of the recent robbery. Mrs. Armour’s loss in
stocks and bonds is now said to be $150,000.
Catch Is Still at It
Los Angeles, April 8—In the wrestling bout held here last night
between Frank Gotch and Westergaard, the champion easily threw his
man, the crowd not even getting a run for its money.
Unwritten Law Clears Her
Forth Wcrth, Tex , April 8—The unwritten law scored a triumph
today, showing it works for women as well as men, when Mrs, Klizabeth
Brooks was acquitted of killing Mre. Mary Biuford, who alienated Mr.
Brook’s affections, after Mrs. Brooks had admitted the killing
Old Brew For Brewer
St. Louis, April 8—After remaining in exile for 9 years, Ellis
Wainwrigbt, the millionaire brewer u ho was indicted 9 years ago for
bribery when Folk made his great hit as prosecutor, returned to the
city today from abroad to stand his trial.
Nemesis Chasing Powers
Washington, April 8—As was to be expected, the Democratic
enemies of Caleb Powers, Republican congressman from the Eleventh
Kentucky distiiet, have refused to serve on the same committee with
the man who has been four times tried for his connection with the
assassination of W in. Goebel, twice sentenced to life imprisonment, and
once sentenced to death as accessory to the crime.
Putting Colonel Over the Jumps
Spokane, April 8—This city is having the time of its life, enter
tabling Ex President Roosevelt who arrived in this city last night from
Seattle During his stay of two da\s he will be the guest of Senator
Miles Poindexter. Following a hoi eback ride through the city thisj
morning, he was entertained at a public luncheon at Davenport's under
the auspices of the chamber of commerce.
Tonight he will be entertained at a banquet and will give an
address at the armory under the auspices of the Young Men’s Republi
can club.
Would Get His Scalp
Springfield, 111., April 8--The state legislature today appropriated
$10,000 more to continue the Lorimer investigation, until Lorimer’s
guilt or innocence is established. The whitewashing of the senator
recently received by congress does not satisfy the state solons.
Greasers Still Squabble
El Paso, April 8—The Maderos now say that they will not accept
peace at the hands of President Diaz for the reason that they cannot
rely on his promises. They are asking that the terms be dictated by a
provisional president, both sides to accept whatever may be offered to
'hem without quibble. It is thought that Diaz will not agree to any
such arrangement.
El Paso, Aptil 8—The rebel forces surrounding the city of Chi
huahua are already for their Sabbath day attack. The moving picture
machines are in readiness and excursion rates are given on all liues for
those who care to see the show.
World Peace No Better Fast
Washington, April 8—The two battleships provided tor during the
last session of congress are to be of 27,500 tons displacement. Each
will be provided with 14-inch guns, and in other ways made more for
midable than any battleships in the navy.
Duke Goes to Canada
as a Peace Offering
London, April 1. The selection of the Duke of Connaught,
uncle of the King, as the new governor-general of Canada is the
direct result of the proposed reciprocity treaty between Canada and
the United States. The appointment was discussed months ago
and the idea had been dropped, but President Taft’s reciprocity
message changed everything. British Tories are roaring protests
against the treaty, and the King, to appease the Tories, is sending
one of the royal blood to bring Canada into closer relations.
Liberals in England, just as the progressives of all parties in
the United States, are l-eported to favor the agreement, but the
British Tories are vehemently denouncing it. They declare that
it means dire consequences to British trade, and will in time “wean
Canada away from England.” The Morning Post, official court
paper, owned by a peer, endeavors to cajole and captivate Canada
by a leading editorial in which it says: “There is "no reason why
the King should not reside in Canada 50 years hence, when our
dominion will outclass the old country in population and power.”
Three Saucy Slaps, and
Fie Upon You, Harry
At Trenton, N. if., the Rev. Harry M. Hitchcock, pastor of the
Second Reformed church, has begun a crusade against the use of
the word “hello,” as he declares it verges upon profanity, and his
congregation has requested the telephone companies to instruct
their centrals not to use it.
Harold, who is deucedly wrought up over the matter, says that
thousands swear every day and do not know it He thinks a ban
should be put upon the horrid word all over the United States- The
members of his congregation are enthusiastically following him in
the movement and believe that “hello” will be abandoned in a few
years.
“It is a most improper word,” said Harold recently, frowning
daintily the while, “and should by all means be tabooed. I think
it should be classed as the call to Hades, because the manner in
which many pronounce it is so broad that the last letter might as
well have been eliminated. It frequently passes the mouths of
children who soon learn that by putting the last letter first there
is altogether a different meaning given, and 1 have often heard
youngsters make this reversal.
“Why should be have a word in every day use that thus spells
the name of such a horrid place?” continued the divine, shuddering
ever so slightly. “Another word would be just as good and less
offensive to the ear. I believe that simple ‘lo’ would be more con
venient and answer the same purpose. It would be more Ameri
can, too.
“I believe that the word ‘dam’ as applied to water should also
be changed, as it reminds one too vividly of ‘damn.’ ”
Mercy, Percy! I’ve a notion to hurl this marshmallow at you
with great violence.
No Reduction in Freight
During the Coming Season
With a freight rate of $55 a ton for lots under 250 tons, and
$50 for larger quantities from Seattle to Dikeman just announced,
the hope of cheaper transportation cost into the Iditarod this sea
son is completely blasted. Although this was the rate publicly an
nounced last season, and in some cases adhered to, it is said on
good authority that much freight was landed at Dikeman at a lower
figure, a possibility that is by no means probable this season.
The new rates have just been received from Fairbanks by tel
egraph. From Seattle to Fairbanks the rate on 50 tons is $00; 200
tons, $55; 500 tons, $50; 1.000 tons, $47.50.
In spite of the fact that a larger number of boats will be used
in the traffic between this city and Dikeman, there seems little
probability that the rates will be any lower than formerly, and that
it will cost from $100 to $110 a ton to land freight here this season.
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