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new MEXICAN ENVOY
Career Of Ambassador Senor de
la Barra.
Has Had Varied Diplomatic Experience
In Europe and South American
Republics-Is Statesman
Of the "New School,"

Washington.-With the United States
and Mexico joining hands in the eff.
fort to maintain peace and prosperity
In Central America, the post of Mexi-
can ambassador to this country be-
comes one Of great Importance,
and the personality of the new envoy
who has come to fill 1t is of unusual
interest. Mexico's accredited agent at
Washington is the equal in diplomatic
rank Of any Of the European states
men accredited to our capital, and
this eminence is shared only on the
part Of Pan-American countries by the
ambassador from Brazil. The repub-
lies of Chile and Argentina have con-
sidered elevating their diplomatic
representatives at Washington from
ministerial to ambassadorial rank, but
formal action has not been taken.
Mexico has sent to the United
States as her diplomatic spokesmen
statesmen of uniformly high attain
ments and capabilities. With no dis
paragement to his predecessors. there
fore. Senor Don Francisco Leon de la
Barra, the new ambassador. has been
hailed as one Of the cleverest of these
diplomatlsts. Washington is his first
ambassadorial post. Heretofore he
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Question Of the Hour.

I'VE are really at loss to know
how to punish Earle" she said. I'VE
have tried all the punishment in our
kindergarten list without effect. We
have reasoned with him and told him
that he will cease to be our pretty pet
and will grow up to be a bad, bad
man. and"
Madam" interrupted the gentleman
Of the old school. who was visiting
them. you will find on the trunk in
my room very excellent strap that
| shall not need temporarily"
But, Of course. he didn't know any
thing about modern methods.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Hats at an Evening weddinq.

VIII you kindly inform me whether
II would be right for maid OF honor
and bridesmaids (six) 10 wear hats at
an evening wedding7 Would It be
well TO have the six bridesmaids
dressed alike or differently? The col
'ors are blue and white. VIII you
please give me few suggestions for
dress OF maid OF honor and brides.
maids7 Also what style hats and
what kind OF flowers should be car.
lried to carry out the color scheme,
BLUE BIRD.
Hats OF leghorn with wreaths OF
forget-me-no,s and blue tulle trim.
ming would be lovely and perfectly
proper. The maid OF honor could wear
blue. the maids white over blue. All
the gowns should be similar In char
acter. White roses tied with blue
gauze would be pretty for bouquets.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
wins. ch.rll. Hao.

Several of the scholars had returned
to Sunday school after being absent
some weeks on account Of illness. Il
had the measles" said one little girl.
81 had the mumps," said another. so
did l." said third. The superintend-
ent heard them, and, addressing
curly.headed boy said: well, Charlie,
you were absent. too. What did you
have?"
Charles face flushed. He thought a
moment and then sang out in high
treble: II had little brudder!"-De-
lineator.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Charm Of FLUFFY Jabot.

There is an evasive charm about a
huffy jabot. 1t gives an air" that is
hard to define. One OF its taking ways
is its absolute daintiness. The very
essence OF freshly laundered crispness
is the ,abot. for. Of course. no one
ever thinks Of wearing one more than
once. or on rare occasions twice. with.
out submitting the lacy trine to the
laundress. This rule must hold good
with all laundcrable accessories II one
would be well groomed.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
MADAME MERRI.


A number Of men have been seen
recently wearing light gray overcoats
with black broadcloth collars and
cuffs.
Flowers. as usual. are important In
connection with spring headgear, and
wings are smart on hats Of moderate
size.
Just now there seems to be a race
between the dyer and the dressmaker
TO see which can produce the most
new effects.
One OF the new landings In white
lawn is embroidered all over close
ly with one color in small leaf and
dot pattern.
For pretty dress frocks there never
was such an assemblage OF thin silk
and cotton materials as there is at this
moment
Billiken belts for the children have
the smiling face OF the god OF things
as they ought TO be" cleaning from
the buckles.
Pink is one OF the favorite colors
In Paris at the moment. Most OF the
gowns OF this shade have = relieving
note OF black.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to learn
that there at least one dreaded disease that
has been able 70 cure In ell It's stAges and that n
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure b the only positive
being = constitutional disease. requires constu-
tional treatmeat. Halls CataTh Cure b taken In
surfaces Of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature In doing ia work. The proprietors have
20 much faith In ts curative powers that they der
One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fW 70
cure Send for list OF tsstimoniais
Address r. ]. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The state herald., 1909-04-23

has held rank as a minister. The TN.
bassador. who is 46 years of age. and
looks younger. Is the Junior member
Of the ambassadorial corps at Wash
ington. being year younger thar. the
Issw German ambassador.
Probably no new world dip'omat
has had more varied experience in
statecraft than Senior de la BarIa His
academic and legal education was ac-
quired at the College of the City of
Mexico. and from the date of his ad-
mission to the bar he made a specially
on behalf of his country was as
plenipotentiary with what might be
termed rowing commission to nego-
tiate treaties with various foreign
powers, and among the international
agreements that he put through In
this capacity were treaties OF COM
merce and navigation with Holland
and OF extradition with Italy. For Ave
years he was a member of the Mexi-
can federal congress. and In the
course OF this legislative career was
chosen by the Mexican Academy OF
Legislation and Jurisprudence as its
delegate to the lbero-American Ju-
dicial congress which met In Madrid
In 1892.
He took n leading part In the Pan
American congress which met In the
City OF Mexico In 1901. being the
president OF the international law
committee and the foremost advocate
OF action In favor OF the compulsory
adjustment Of pecuniary claims. He
was likewise a conspicuous figure at
the congresses held in Ecuador and
In Rio de Janeiro. and was equally
active at the second peace conference
at The Hague.
His best grasp Of the Latin.Ameri.
can situation was gained. however.
during a comprehensive assignment
rs envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary to all the republics on
the Atlantic coast OF South America.
In the discharge OF the duties of this
position he spent much time In the
various capitals OF the east coast. par
tlCuluEly NiD ut JuHtio anu butnOh
Ayrcs. and gained n thorough insight
into official sentiment as affecting the
questions OF Pan.Amcrican unity. Fol.
lowing this detail he went as Mexican
minister to Belgium and the Neither.
lands. and II was from this post that
he was transferred to his present one
In the United States.
Ambassador de In Barra is n man
of pleasing address and cordially Of
manner. He speaks French and Eng.
iish almost as iiucntly as he does his
native tongue, His decorations In.
cludc the insignia OF the ordre Royal
illustrc de Charles H.. conferred by
Spain. and the ordre dc In couronnc
d'ltnlic, bestowed by Italy.
His wife. whose maiden name was
Borncquc. comes OF n distinguished
Mexican family. and there are two
children. boys OF seven and nine years
respectively.
Senior dc In Barra IL n statesman OF
the new school," an enthusiastic ad.
mircr OF Diax. and subscriber to the
theory that Mexico In done forever
with revolutions. and will not be In.
nucnccd. even by tho death OF Dinx,
to forsakc the policy Of modern pro
gressivcncss that has been gradually
gathering force during the last GUAR.
ter Of century.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Offensive Advice.

Madam" said the medical man,
gravely. you must practice filling
your lungs with deep breaths Of pure
air."
AN bust the smithereens out Of my
new direct'ry gown" shifted the lady.
II think | see myself"
And turning on her high heels she
haughtily left the apartment.-Cleve
land Plain Dealer.
The state herald., 1909-04-23

n
In a
the
u nj ri nocdlework.
Z OF
The inside slightly padded with cotton wool and then lined
mat tho
tn.
material
may
c,rayo Little made
those kind who
hours Of this description
The state herald., 1909-04-23

heard Of this scheme being car
.ried out successfully and think would
suit you. Each member Of the senior
class was asked to come wearing an
article indicating book studied. also
an article to indicate their chosen pro-
ifession in life. Guessing the books
and prospective calling" made lots
of fun and there was no dullness.
assure you. Serve iced tea or lemon
'ade with waters and ice cream with
strawberries; small cakes. ! can send
you the name OF several books II you
will send to me personally In care OF
the paper.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Foolish Question.

A New York chap wants to be told
why theater tickets in that city do not
indicate the hour of the beginning Of
the performance. Should think he
would know. The hour is not men
TONED because nobody is ever on time
at the beginning of the performance.
What would be the good of wasting
printers Ink?
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Senior Entertainment.

write you to aid me in an enter
tainment for the seniors of the high
school. am the wife of the superin-
.tendent and we have small cottage.
wish to serve refreshments in two or
three courses. The affair will be in
the evening in the month of May
about 15 present. Can you give me
some good ideas or tell me of some
good books that may get?
MRS. ]. H.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Usually They Are,

Professor. what is the meaning Of
the word 'nonologue?
MY dear sir. consider the deriva.
ton Of 1t. Mono is slang for money.
and 'logos' means a word. Monologue
words for money"
The state herald., 1909-04-23
cuttlnu Humor.

With cap and bells janglinS. no
burst into the kings presence.
Have you heard my last Joke, your
majesty?" he cried.
~ have" was the reply, as the
royal ak descended on the neck OF the
court jester.-Life.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Entertainments for . Sunday School
Social Club,

Az a reader OF your question box
am very much interested. and will be
pleased II you will answer few oues.
tons for me.
am member Of the First Metho-
dist Episcopal Sunday school. and the
class that belong to has organized n
club and has elected me president As
I have never held once before would
The state herald., 1909-04-23

A reply is imperative one way or
the other for a card party. Take your
visiting card. write accepts" with
day and date written. Send by post
or messenger
The state herald., 1909-04-23

Woman is considered the weaker
vessel-and there is an old maxim to
the effect that the weaker the vessel
the thicker the paint.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Aeceptanee for Gard Party.

Please tell me the proper form of
acceptance" for an invitation to an
afternoon card party. Should reply
always be sent to such an invitation?
FAIRFAX.
The state herald., 1909-04-23

Time is the best test. For over fifty
years Hamlins Wizard Oil has been the
most popular remedy in the United States
for the cure of Rheumatism, Neuralgia
and all pain and Inflammation.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
THE WRETcHEs.

Uncle-How is 1t. young man. that
you failed again In your examination?
Nephew-Why, the wretches asked
me the very same question could not
answer last year!
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Ask Your orurs,.. for Allen. Foo.-s....

81 tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recent
ly and have Just bought another supply.
II has cured my corns. and the hot. burn
ing and itching sensation in my feet which
was almost unbcarable. and 1 would not
be without II now.-Mrs. w. ]. Walker,
Camden. N. j." Sold by all Druggists. 25c.
The state herald., 1909-04-23

Skill to do comes OF doing. know
ledge comes by eyes always open and
working hands, and there is no know
ledge that Is not power.-Emerson.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
A Hot Time All Around.

Lawyer-What did the prisoner say
when you accused him of arson?
Witness-He answered with heat
that such q charge was burning
shame.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Party Gala Neceasarx.

want 20 ask you u question. and
would be so glad II could have a re-
ply soon. II ! send regrets to invita-
ton to party do l make party call
the same as II accepted?
CLARICE.
The state herald., 1909-04-23

Do not force yourself to take offensive
land harmfull drugs-take Garfield Tea,
Natures Herb laxative: it overcomes con
stipation, purifcs the blood, brings Health!
The state herald., 1909-04-23

Although vanity is supposed to be a
feminine trait. one doesn't have to
scratch very deep to find 1t In man.
The state herald., 1909-04-23

Mrs. winslow'a Soothing Syrup.
For children teething. softcns the gums reduces IN
nAmmatiou aAys pain. cures wind colo 2sc bottle
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Red. Weak, Weary, watery Eyes

Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy. Com
pounded by Experienced Physicians. Con-
forms to Pure Food and Drug Laws. Mu-
rine Doesn't Smart; Soothes Eye Pain.
Try Murine In Your Eyes. At Druggists.
The state herald., 1909-04-23

He who is buried in thought dodges
the undertaken.
The state herald., 1909-04-23

You must pay a party call Just eX-
actly the same as II you had gone to
the party. Your obligation is Just the
same.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
Period Of Mourning.

Please answer through your COL
'umn of Questions and Answers" these
questions: What is the proper length
of time for person to wear mourning
for husband, father or mother, SIS
ter or child. and should a person
wearing black pay social calls II the
calls were made before the person
went in black? Should any persons
call be returned while In mourning?
KY.
Books of etiquette prescribe two
years of mourning for a husband, one
year for a parent and one year for
child. A person in deep mourning is
not supposed to return calls for six
months. Personally think the
question OF mourning must be settled
individually, not by an outside person
who does not know the circumstances.
A Bride-Elect's Queries.
Should the bride and groom wear
gloves at a small home wedding and
how is the wedding cake served now,
~ at all? Also, wha, are the duties OF
Of the maid of honor7
FRANCES H.
g Gloves may or may not be worn. II
lis altogether question to be settled
by personal preference. The bride
makes the first cut in the wedding
cake; the waiter finishes and passes
to the guests. The maid Of honor i'm
mediately precedes the bride In the
bridal procession. stands by her side,
holds the bouquet, puts back the veil
and arranges the glove az one is
worm to receive the ring. the finger
having been previously ripped.
The state herald., 1909-04-23

AS It is a social club / do not think
you should be at all formal. You
merely act as hostess. appoint the
hostess for next meeting and appoint
an entertainment committee. II you
think that is necessary. l should serve
dainty sandwiches. with chopped nuts.
raisins and dates between. all mixed
together with bit of cream or syrup.
so that 1t will spread. You can bring
your fancy work. play guessing games.
have charades and do all sorts Of
fine time together.
The state herald., 1909-04-23
FOR 1rlAE NGSTE ESS
Advice aDd Suggestions as to Social Etiquette
and ForrDs Of EDtertaiDn7eDt, by
w Madar0e Nerri.

you kindly give me few pointers
as to how l should entertain, and
would 1t be suitable to serve cocoa
and rolls, or have you menu that is
not common nor expensive?
/ am 16 years of age and the girls
are all younger than myself. and l am
a working girl. How shall open up
and preside at the first meeting?
II you know anything more Of In
terest for our club your advice will be
appreciated D. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-04
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

A man isn't necessarily d failure he
cause he has failed.
There's music in the sole of new
boot-such as it is.
People aren't necessarily good be
cause they feel that way.
When ore devours a book it indicates
a taste for literature.
The man with the largest library
usually has the least time to read
Some men would rather be wrong
than right if there is more money in it
Country people on a party telephone
line hear all the news that's going.
II might be we'll for visitors to re
member that welcome quickly wears
out.
Wise is the chap who catches on al
the proper time and let's go at the pSy-
Geological moment
Ice is about the only thing that needs
blanket wrapped around. it to keeT
it comfortable in hot weather.
Any man can inherit money if giver
an opportunity. but when it comes t
keeping it--well. that's another story
Chicago News.
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The Suppression Of "Dope."

| The growth Of the movement to sup
press various forms Of dope" has
made such rapid progress In recent
years, that it has now attained an in
ternational scope and Importance
While it is true that this movement
has thus far had chiefly in view the re-
striction of opium. and of absinth (the
importation of which into this country
is now prohibited by law it ie proba-
BILE that it will soon be made to include
leocaine, the use of which in some parts
of this country-particularly in the
Stun districts of the big cities. and
among the negroes of the South, has
attained alarming proportions.
Terrible as are the ravages of opium
and absinth there can be little doubt
but what the cocaine habit is even
worse. To such an extent has public
attention been drawn to the growing
use of this drug by dope" fcnds, and
the failure of local regulations TO pre-
vent it's use for this purpose, that the
American Health League is already
moving to secure the imposition of
duty upon cocaine that will practically
prohibit it's importation. Many petit
tons favoring such a duty have al
ready beer sent to Congress, A rate
of s.. 50 an ounce on cocaine is suggest
ed, also one of cents pound on
the coca leaves from which it is manu-
featured Internal revenue stamp du-
ties on the domestic supply, together
with the licensing and bonding OF
dealers and full records of all sales, are
also asked for.
The chief objection to such legisla-
ton lies in the fact that, as local an
esthetic cocaine plays an important
part in modern surgery, and the pro-
posed legislation would. therefore, i'm
pose a serious hardship upon the med
ical profession in it's legitimate use of
the drug 1t IS therefore. probable,
that in any action the Senate may take
uron the matter, some effort will be
made to protect SO far as possible, the
interests of the medical profession,
while safeguarding to the fullest pos
sible extent the welfare of the general
pubic, by making it difficult for those
addicted to the use of this drug to pro
cure it.
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The Future of Turkey.

In considering the future Of Turkey
the fact must never be overlooked that
it's population-made up of Turks, AL
banians, Greeks, Bulgars. Armenians
and other races-is, at least hetroge-
neous one lacking in that spirit of pa
triotism and singleness of purpose,
that is the basis of real strength with
every great nation. Not only has Tur-
key this mixture of races in her pqpu-
lation; but she is further handicapped
by the existence of two religions-the
Christian and Moslem which tend tC
still further divide and keep asunder
her varied and dscordart elements
| Even if it were possible to reconcile
the exciting racial differences by amy
broad and progressive policy of admin
istration, the religious differences
would still remain beyond all hope of
| reconciliation.
Various writer's have told us in the
past that the Turk, while very tena-
cious of his own religion, is disposed to
pie; but the recent atrocious massacres
| in Armenia have served to give the lie
to this statement, and to show the
world that, under his thin veneer OF
civilization the average Turk is, first
and last fanatic. So strong is the
feeling amorg other European nations
NOTABLY Russia which. for more OF
less selfish reasons would gladly CO.
operate in wipng Turkey off the map
| thai there is a growing belief that ev-
en- England will not much longer be
| able to guarantee the integrity of the
Turk in Europe,
Under these circumstances it is diff
cult to see. how the Young Turks car
| hope to build up a strong and enduring
government upon the basis of popula,
institutions Such government must
deperd primarily for it's stability upor
the loyalty of ITS citizens. 1t is necces
sarv that it should have their cordla
backing and support This the present
Turkish Government cannot depend
unon. In fact the outlook, at the pre-
sent time, would seem to point to the
ultimate establishment of autonomou:
institutions among the various nation
alities that are today many OF tnen
most. uuwilingly. under Turkish rule
In fact at no time in its troublou'
history has the future of this STATE
| maintained for buffer purposes b!
some OF the European powers looked
more precarious and uncertain than i
is at the present time.
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Cactus Center and Planet Mars.

A stranger bowed in Monday. on the
stage from 'crost Three Bars.
With materials fer talkn' to the distant
planet Mars;
He'd heard about our climate, with its air
so thin and dry,
And he lowed that right in Cactus he
could catch some Martian's eye.
He explained his scheme in detail. and
unpacked his big machine
a telescope. some cog wheels, and a
head-cloth made of green;
We We're all enthusiastic, and we helped
him set the truck,
But the game was knocked plumb side
ways by some unexpected luck.
1t happened that Bear Hawkins had set
out in search of play
When he gifts his share of moisture. Bear
is ant to feel ,nat way
He clattered down the main street. with
his bronco on lope.
And ne caught the sky professor in a
whirling moose of rope.
He dragged the Mars machin'ry out
acrost the prairie floor.
And the telescope was busted and the
cog wheels cogged no more:
He apologiZed. plumb handsome. when
he sobered up next day.
But he had to write his sorrow. cause
the highbrow'd gone away.
Denver Republican.
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China and the Western Civilization.

Writing from Shanghai. Lord William
Cecil declares that there are difficulties
which impede the advance of modern
education in China of which the West
ern world has little conception. There
is a general belief among the people of
the orient that much of the education
of the Occident is lacking in basis Of
ethical principle. and that the old ways
that have descended to them from
their ancestors are in many ways
superior to those which have been
brought to them from the Western
world. PROFESSIONALLY, at the present
time there is disposition among
Cinnamon at home to look upon West
ern educators who come to them as
men of revolutionary ideas, and, as
such, to be distrusted and avoided by
the masses. Nevertheless, China is
coming more and more to realize that
unless she accepts modern ideas and
adopts modern methods she will not