The log cabin Democrat., 1907-08-08
THE LATEST EVENTS OF THE
 WORLD BRIEFLY TOLD.
FROM EVERYWHERE
Foreign Lands, Throughout the Ma .!on, and Particularly From
 inc Great Southwest.

ed States Astrological Observatory tells of measuring variations of suns heat, of plans of international union to study sun and oscillations of poles. Railroad world talking of George J. Gould's generosity to three dis abled employees at much cost.
 Prof. Harvey W. Wiley of United States department of agriculture de- clares in Paris that he proposes to start crusade against bad cooking.
 Revolver shooting the latest craze with English society, men and wom- en being fascinated with practice.
 Paris jury demands for eighth time re-establishment of capital pun ishment, while one paper suggests that citizens band together as own police.
 Berlin society people have a new vice, using a special kind of cam phor from South America to devive Tagging spirits, and physicians say the practice is full of danger to health.
 One man is killed, another severe ly injured and two women are hurt in a mysterious automobile accident in South Chicago. Wisconsin democratic leaders are figuring on reorganization for next year, and have secured promises of several speeches by W. J. Bryan during fall.
 Organ of Congressman Hepburn of Iowa excites standpat republic ans by urging them to select some man younger and more vigorous than MT. Allison to oppose Gov. Cummins for United States senate next year.
 New York bank statement shows a decrease in cash reserves and ex- pansion in loans.
 E. II. Hartman claims success for new gasoline motor which is re- jected by other railroad officials.
 Strong man, 6 feet tall, allows fa- ther, 20 years old, to beat him with a hickory club. Parent alleged to have sent him ''Black Hand" letters.
 ''Fish trust'' indicted on charge of violating rebate provision of FL kins law. Bills returned against sev- eral railroads.
 Judge Landis imposes $29,240,OOO fine upon Standard Oil Co. for re- batting. Grand jury to investigate tC. & As connection with transac- tion.
 Kansas City policemen are barred from accepting witness fees from Metropolitan railway. New commits sioner carrying out goveronr's pol icies.
 Unless special judge can sit, Ma gills will not be tried until fall. Prisoners are released on $5,000 bond.
 Kaiserin Augusta collides with schooner, but is not seriously dam aged. Other craft disappears.
 Wife of Brooklyn man sends his trunk to office and denies him ad- mittance to home. Policeman finds him picking lock of own front door. Crop reports insure continuance of prosperity. Corn seems backward, but wheat is in fine condition. Cot ton prospects good. Fleet of 200 war vessels, largest force ever assembled under one com- mander, reviewed by Kind Edward at the Solent. Thirty-fve thou sand men and officers participated.
 Troops of France and Spain to po- lice eight Moroccan ports and in- sure safety of foreigners. Archbishop of St. Andrew con. demns Ancient Order of Hibernians. Orders that sacrament be refused to members of society. Des Moines plan of government by commission given hard blow when case is dragged into court.
 New witness in Magill case said he could fasten murder on banker and bride.
 President Roosevelt said he be- lieyed shark could seize prey in wa ter without turning over.
 American judicial system said by London Spectator to be weak; that war of class seems inevitable. Former European skeptics believe that vars of future will be fought in air, and Maj. Baden-Powell and Sir Thomas Barclay discuss prob lens.
 Rains spoil week of races at Good wood and busy social session for