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more feeling. Burr, who at first could see
no wrong in the Staying Of Hamilton, was
aStOunded at the storm of Indignation
that arose. For time he remained in
Seclusion in his home at Richmond HILL
expecting the popular OutburSt to SubSide,
but when he was indicted for murder he
sought safety in flight. Secretly at night
he left his home and, hurrying to the
nearby Hudson, he boarded boat and
was taken to Commodore Truxton's place
at Perth Amboy: There he was secure
for a few days only, for an indictment
for murder was found against him in
New Jersey also. Once more he had to
move on. In Philadelphia he tarried
week. but, not relishing the commotion
his appearance on the street created, he
went south. There his reception was
more cordial. In South Carolina he visit
ed his daughter, who was the wife of
Gov Aston. In December. five months
after the killing of Hamilton. he was
in Washington. and resumed his duties
as Vice President He presided at the
famous trial by the Senate OF Judge
Chase Of Maryland-he who did not dare
to venture within the limits Of either New
Jersey or New York. The day the trial
ended Burr's term of Office expired. or
his conduct at this trial much has been
said in praise. HE presided" one sem
Partially of an angel, but with the rigor
OF demon"
+
When the trial was over Burr arose
and took leave of the Senate. OF what he
said there is no record. Most of the SEN
ators were opposed to him. but when he
closed nearly every man in the Senate
chamber was weeping.
On the other side of the Atlantic
man of destiny had thrown Europe in
and had crowned himself
Emperor Of France. Maybe the example
OF Napoleon had stirred the ambition of
Aaron Burr. Intensely proud, intensely
vain and given to consider himself as
a great soldier and a great statesman,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-25

Assuming the name of Edwards, the
maiden name of his mother, who was a
daughter of the renowned Jonathan Ed
wards, he sailed secretly for England, be-
lieving that the British government would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-25
By Margaret B. Downing.

IT has become trite saying that So
ciety in Washington contains many
women who would be famous had not
fate placed them in soft places There
are artists. musicians. litterateurs.
architects and lawyers among the wom-
en- who compose the official social set
Mrs. Gilbert Hitchcock, wife of one of
the powerful leaders of the minority In
the lower house, is an accomplished mu-
eicfan. For years Mrs. Hitcslcock
studied the divine art with the zeal Of
the devotee. and through all these years
she has given every spare moment to
piano practice. She plays exquisitely
and studies all the new methods and
the new compositions as assiduously as
the professor In a conservatory Mrs
Hitchcocks love OF music has led her
to spend nearly every summer near
Munich, where from about the middle
Of June until the end OF August she is
q daily attendant at the Wagner Ring
Of operas and the Mozart music festi-
walls Following this custom, she left
Washington about two months ago and
returned to this country within the week,
going direct to her home in Omaha, Neb.
She was accompanied by her daughter.
Miss Ruth Hitchcock, and it was their
hope that Mr.. Hitchcock would join them
for q few weeks. But the strenuous times
IN circles political prevented his absence
for SO long time from the scene Of
strife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-25

They met and Hamilton died. But with
revenge came ruin. Hamilton dead was
more beloved than Hamilton LIKING. No
duel ever fought on American soil aroused
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-25

II recommend to the world-weary," said
Mrs Hitchcock. "a summer spent in a
quiet spot near Munich. Though there
have been tens of thousands Of pilgrims
to the Passion Play, all OF whom So
Journed in Munich en- route. it is possible
to find utter solitude about the Faldafing
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this is what makes all the difference in
the world, between your real home and
the place where your tent is tempora rily.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
BEEF TRUST PROSECUTOR TOLD
HE COULD PETIRE RICH IF
HE DROPPED SUIT.
NO DEFINITE SUM OFFERED
Investigation at Chicago Nsrrows
Down to Attempt to Fasten Mis-
deeds Of National Packing
Company to individuals.

New York City-An attempt has
been made 10 bride Prosecutor Garvin
Of Hudson county. y. j., to drop the
prosecution Of the meat packers. ac-
co-dilg 10 a statement made by an Of
fetal Of Garyin's office in Jersey City.
The allegation is that two men from
Chicago had approached an acquaint-
ance Of Gsryin's and indirectly sug-
Eeste5 that the prosecutor could retire
q rich man If he would drop the prose-
cut.oE Of the packers.
Garvin himself refused to discuss
The question. Assistant Prosecutor
Vickers, however. stated that Garvin
admits some such attempt was made.
las l understand it, said Viykers,
there was no offer Of a definite sum
OF money, but the fact that any offer
was made at all seems to indicate
that the packers consider the situa-
ton serious"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
HAS COME INTO HER OWN
Spinster Of To-Day by No Means the
Grabbed Old Maid Of the
"Comic" Papers.

The day Of the typical Grabbed old
maid is passed. Even the comic pa.
pers have ceased to make fun of
spinsterhood in this guise. Her place
has been taken by the independent
woman who quickly enough finds her
own niche in the world, and who gen.
orally has plenty of common sense to
spare for the benefit of others.
The old maid Of to-day finds a
whole realm of interest awaiting her,
and plenty of work which she cares
to do. No longer is she condemned
to solitude and a cat, no longer is
spinsterhood regarded as a term of
reproach and looked upon as a con.
dition to be ashamed of.
Look at any of the big charities,
any of the numerous boards of man.
agement, and you will see the old
maid triumphant and at her best, hap.
by enough in her work and her eff
forts to help humanity.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
MADRIZ ARMY IS ROUTED
REVoLUTIONSTS HAVE DIS
PERsE GOVERNMENT TROOPS.
Estrada Is Popuar-consuIs Declare
His Hand Must Administer
New Government.

Bluefield, a.-Telegraphic
communication has been restored be-
tween this city and Lake Mana
qua
The report that President Madriz
has fed from Managua is confirmed.
He is now reported to be at Leon.
Gen. Aurelio Estrada is a Tipitapa,
with 1000 revolutionists.
Gen. Chamorro is at San Francisco,
across Lake Managua, where he is
embarlIing his troops. Gen Mena is
at San Obaldia. He is also embark
ing his command. The government
forces, under Gen. Vasques, are COM
pletely dispersed.
There is great jubilation here, which
is the home of the revolution. All
places of business were closed in Gel
ebration of the news of the Estrradist
victories.
The various consuls are using their
best endeavors to bring about a dec
laration of peace. 1t is believed that
only the firm hand of Provisional
President Estrada can administer the
affairs of the country.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
IN AGONY WITH ECZEMA

mo tongue can tell how / suffered
for five years with itching and bleed
ing eczema, until was cured by the
Cuticura Remedies, and 1 am so CRATE
full l want the world to know, for
what helped me will help others. My
body and face were covered with
sores. One day it would seem to be
better, and then break out again with
the most terrible pain and itching l
have been sick several times, but
never in my life did experience such
awful suffering as with this eczema. l
had made up my mind that death was
near at hand, and l longed for that
time when 1 would be at rest. had
tried many different doctors and medi-
cines without success, and my mother
brought me the Cuticura Remedies, in
sisting that try them. 1 began to
feel better after the first bath with
Cuticura Soap, and one application OF
Cuticura Ointment.
81 continued with the Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment, and have
taken four bottles of Cuticura Resolv.
ent, and consider myself well. This
was nine years ago and l have had
no return of the trouble since. Any
person having any doubt about this
wonderful cure by the Cuticura Rene.
dies can write to my address. Mrs.
Attic Etson, SO Ina Road, Battle Creek,
Mich, Oct. 16, 1909"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
THREE OF THE WOUNDED ARE IN
HOSPITALS AND ARE NOT
EXPECTED TO LIVE.
Loss AMOUNTS TO MILLIONS
Inability Of Police to Protect Cars
However, Keeps Traffic Tied Up
Troops Are Expected to
Be Called Out

Philadelphia, Pa.-With two dead,
three in hospitals believed to be ia.
tally injured, and more than 1000
wounded in the three days of lawless-
ness that followed the strike of street
car men. rioting was resumed We'd
nesday morning as soon as an attempt
was made to run cars. A mob of 5000
attacked a car manned by strike
breakers, dragged the men from the
platform and beat them numerically.
Policemen who tried to rescue the
men were attacked with bricks, five
of them being seriously injured.
The policemen finally dispersed the
crowd and made a score Of arrests
after firing their revolvers repeated
ly. Labor leaders say that general
strike will go into effect Wednesday,
and that the engineers and other men
in the traction power houses will be
called out.
John Hughes, 10 years old of 1920
Master street, shot through the neck
during the riots Tuesday. died in the
Samaritan hospital This makes the
third death.
W. E. Collins of 4O32 North Fifth
street is near death in the Episcopal
hospital He received a bullet wound
Monday His brother, Albert Collins,
is in the same hospital, having been
shot during the rioting in which his
brother was hurt. He is also said to
be dying.
Vol old NrT1,n
was shot below the hear in the riots
in the northeastern part of the city
Tuesday, is near death at the Samari
tan hospital
That no general sympathy strike
will go into effect Wednesday is the
general opinion of union leaders. If
there should be the transit companys
power house men will likely be the
first to be called out. 1t is estimated
that 5000 members of various unions
have already gone out in sympathy
with the striking car men,
The monetary loss caused by the
strike is hard to estimate, but 1t east
ly runs into the millions. Hundreds
of cars have been wrecked and
smashed, store fronts and houses bad.
ly damaged. Business is almost para.
lyzed. Particularly is this applicable
to the retail shopping trade. Women,
terrified by the reports of rioting and
bloodshed, will not ride on the street
cars and are remaining at home.
Probably the theateTs are feeling
the effects of the strike more acutely
than any other enterprises. Some of
them have already closed down until
after the strike is settled.
The failure of the state fencibles,
an independent military organization,
to intimidate the strike sympathizers
in the northwestern section of the
city Tuesday, was the basis of con-
ference which was called for We'd
nesday between Gov. Stuart, Adjjt.-
Gen. Stuart, Brig. Gen. Bowman and
Mayor Rayburn.
The days developments and this
conference will decide whether the
entire national guard of Pennsylvania
shall be called out or whether the
police authorities shall be given fur
ther time in which to demonstrate
their inability to cope with the stu
alton.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
Quiz Drawing to Close.

Chicago. Illinois.-The federal in
vestigation Of the beef packers, after
four weeks Of work, and the examina-
ton Of more than so witnesses, has
narrowed down to the attempt to
fasten the responsibility for the mis-
deeds of corporations upon individuals.
District Attorney Sims received an
affidavit from three physicians that
P A. Valentine was too i'll to make
the trip from New York. He was
operated on, Jan. IS.
Among the witnesses heard by the
jury were James D. Standish, C. H.
Hodge, superintendent Of the Kansas
City branch Of Armour & Co.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
AUTO SOMERSAULTS,
DIES, a INJURED
Party of Texas Business Men Meets
Disaster at Austin While the
Machine Is Speeding.

Austin, Texas-One man was killed
and four persons injured, one serious
ly, in an auto accident here Friday
morning. John Sellstrom, a wealthy
merchant of Manor, Tex, the driver,
lost control of the car while it was
running at high speed and it turned
a complete somersault.
Sellstrom was instantly killed. AL
bert Howser of Manor was injured in
ternally and may die; Mackay Jester
of Manor, badly cut and bruised;
Webb Lucas of Manor, leg broken
and head bruised; Raymond Smith Of
Austin, leg sprained and head cut.
The party was on it's way to Manor
when the accident happened. All the
injured were prominent in bust
ness.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
ENGLISH SHOES SOLD HERE
American Methods and Machinery
With Cheaper Labor Makes Com
petition Possible.

New York City.-England is be-
ginning to send shoes to this country.
Hitherto, the trade has all been the
other way, but the reduction Of the
duty from rs per cent to 10 per cent
has changed the situation. Since
February / IL separate consignments
from Leicester have come in. at this
port. Leicester manufacturers use
American machinery and American
methods, but. employ cheaper labor
than is possible in this country.
The first consignments are in the
nature of an experiment. If success
full, the Englishmen will make de-
termined effort to. get a foothold in
this country.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
U.S.NEUTRAL MADRlZ SAYS
Governors Must Prevent DemonStra.
tions Against the American
Government.

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
President Madriz has sent the
following message to the department.
al governors:
las certain parties are spreading re.
ports that the United States govern
ment is intervening in the domestic
affairs Of Nicaragua, inform you that
the Nicaraguan government is thor.
oughly convinced Of the neutrality OF
the United States as regards the pres
ent situation in Nicaragua. Prevent
therefore, all demonstrations against
the said government"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

A big storm at sea sometimes does
unexpected Stunts" A ship which
went ashore on Brant Point, Mass,
during the Christmas gale was car
ried so high and dry that no hope
was entertained of getting her back
20 the water. But the latest tempest
that swept the stern New England
coast generated a high tide which car
ried the vessel to her former element,
and to everybody's surprise she was
found substantially uninjured. That
appears to have been one of old Nep-
tunes practical jokes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
PLOT PORTUGAL UPRISING
Government Disturbed over Spread Of
Revolutionary Movement in
That Country.

Lisbon, Portugal.-The government
apparently is greatly perturbed by the
discovery of a widespread revolution
airy plot. Arrests of suspects are be-
ing made daily.
Confidential information has reached
the authorities that a cargo of arms
and ammunition for the revolutionists
is being brought from Germany.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
ratt-EIkIns Bin Favored.

Washington. d. C.-The senate
committee on interstate commerce
decided to recommend the passing of
the Taft-Elkins bill amending the in
terstate commerce law.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
eIrmlnaham Rank closes.

Birmingham, Alabama.-The Union
Bank and Trust company OF this
city, controlling seven branch
banks IN this state, suspended bust
ness and asked for a receiver.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
Nearo euffrsoIsts orqanlze.

New York city,--A negro branch
Of the Political Equality association
has been formed by Mrs o. II. p.
Belmont and 20 men and women who
favor the granting Of the ballot to
negro women have been enrolled as
charter members.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
Felqns Death, Saves Her Life.

New York City-Feigning death,
Mrs. Michael Bongo saved her life
when her husband attacked her with
an ice pick. Bongo tried to kill the
woman and desisted only when her
ruse fooled him. The man then cut
his throat, dying instantly
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
Ans Barney oldHeId Win Bottle.

Hot Springs, ArkanSaa.--Barney
oldheid, daredevil American automo-
Bile speed pilot, was struck over the
eye With . vine bottle during a fight
10 On uptown Grill here.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
Has -Four Children Under / Year.

Osceola, Kas.T-The stork presented
Mr.. and Mrs. George Norton with "trip
let's, all boys. With the arrival of the
three youngsters the parents enioy the
distinction of having four boys under
one year old.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
Nebraska Murderer 10 Hang.

Ainsworth, Nebraska. Walter Riff
enberg, convicted last Tuesday Of
the murder Of Joseph Davis, was sen.
fenced to be hanged on June II. He
was formerly soldier In the regular
army.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
FIRE RACES IN COAL MINE
Seriousness of Disaster Near Gen.
trial City, KY, Is Not
Learned.

Louisville, Ky.-A serious explosion
in the mine of the Iron Mountain Coal
Co., near Central City, KY, is reported
here, but as yet no details have been
learned.
One man was taken from the mine,
fatally burned. The explosion oe-
Cured about 1880 o'clock Wednesday
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

An unusual marriage took place in
Gotham when the woman teller of one
of the banks married the masculine
teller of another. With both tellers
thus united the tale of love should
have been well told.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

The girls ought to remember that
the less money Yale boys spend for
violets on the occasion of the Junior
prom" the more money they will have
10 buy engagement rings.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Those fourteen California students
who have been living on sulphur-cured
fruit since September have gained
weight instead of losing it. About the
only thing proved by such tests, so
far. is that the surest way to get fat
is to Join a poison squad.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

An air-chambered target that was
characterized unsuitable" was sent
from the Brooklyn navy yard to the
Philippine islands, where 1t was
promptly sent TO the bottom with two
broadsides from the cruiser Charles
tons sixIneh guns. 1t cost $4,000.
but this is a small item II the expert.
ment will AFFORD light as to methods
by which ships and targets may be
made absolutely unsuitable.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

The postcard business Is n great
one. According TO the oyerworked
post-oflce employees, there are mil.
lions "a it.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

A Frenchman is reported TO have
risen $500 feet in the air. From
'farthest north" the cry has changed
TO 'farthest up"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

DO not masticate the tag ON your
loaf of bread
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

So Latham has reached an altitude
OF $3.50 feet in his aeroplane? What
a long drop that would make II any.
thing happened!
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Okolona, Arkansas.-C. A. Con.
lin, who escaped from prison at Hot
Springs Wednesday night, was cap.
tured here Friday, but not until he
was seriously, perhaps fatally, wound,
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

The per capita money Of the coun.
try 10 $34.s3. But the ultimate con
sunec still appears to have more ap-
petite than money.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Old age brings experience. Chi
rule sometimes works backwarda-
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
Pueblo, colo, Ilas s1,ooo.ooo l=lre.

Pueblo, Colo, Feb. 23.-The pattern
Pueblo, Colo.-The pattern ware
house of the Minnegua plant Of the
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. was de-
stroyed by FIRE Tuesday night Loss
100000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

One of the troubles about getting
along without meat is that there are
so few other things to eat, il one
doesn't like prunes
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

How would you like to be perfect.
ly inofensive comet and be blamed
for all the hard luck everywhere?
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

A Texas man has traded 100000
acres of land for 100000 gallons Of
whisky. Simply a matter OF exchang.
ing acres for head-achers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
PlNcHoT, IN STATEMENT, DE
cLAREs SECRETARY is pl5-
LOYAL TO TAFT.
ASKS SEGRETARY'S DISMISSAL
Deposed Forester Calls Opponent an
Enemy Of Conservation-Cabinet
Officer Declares He Will Dis
prove Alleged Charges.

'' T 20 y . '.''l '.'.' y '''''
I. PlNCHOT SAYS:
BsIllnger is enemy TO conser-
walton.
/ That he gave false explana.
ton Of conduct.
That he Is disloyal TO the
president.
BALLlNGER SAYS:
Pinehot attempted to deceive
president.
. His statements are untrue.
Must prove mendaeious aspl-
ratiorS.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

An Ohio paper complains because
calves livers cost 25 cents a pound
Why not look on the right side? Nc
calfs liver weighs many pounds.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
BUTCHERS PUT UP PRICES
Meats, From Sausage to Turkey,
Scars From one.Hslf Cent to
Two Cents a Pound.

Chicago, Iilinois.-The retail meat
prices are soaring again. Advances of
from re to &c q pound in all classes
Of meat from sausage to turkeys
we're announced by butchers.
The dealers issued statements blam-
ing the cold weather primarily for the
increase, but declaring that further
advances would come soon and re-
main in effect probably until spring.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Sometimes It does not make fol
ultimate speed to take the faFtesl
train.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

A French aviator is reported to
have fallen from his aeroplane into a
tree and escaped injury. Sounds like
the twentieth century Baron Munchau.
sen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Buffalo. New York.-The highest
known price for hogs on any
market in the United States since the
civil war. was reached here when
mixed and heavy hogs sold for $10.05
per hundred weight. Dealers say the
price will advance further this week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Too bad that the work of canal
building on Mars should be all un.
done by British astronomers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

There is a great difference between
q peanut farmer and a peanut poll.
tician.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Loss of character is always deplor.
able, but it would be the tip top Of
good luck for some men if they could
lose taeir reputation.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

The fellow who designed this sea.
sons reckties apparently went on the
motto: When In doubt, use purple.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

a Grand Rapids man was killed by
a roll Of print paper a single copy
sufflces ia some cases.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

A Brooklyn widow advertses for a
husband with a million She must
mean a million of faults
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

st. Louis butchers say that objec.
ton to goat meat as a substitute for
lamb chops is purely psychological
We had supposed 1t was in part oil,
factory.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
v. s. Furnishes steel for Australia

Melbourne, Australia.-The Victori.
an Government railway has accepted
the tender of the LOrain Steel Co. Of
the United States for steel rails and
fish plates to the amount Of $500 900.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

The sensible man will take care OF
the grip. and pneumonia will take
care Of itself.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

The earth travels nearly three mil.
lion miles a day. and we are all of us
more travelled than we had supposed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Is It coming 70 the point where
dancer cannot be graceful in clothesi
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

A |erseyman won't permit any fly,
ing over his property. This may &c
for aviators, but who is to make the
mosquitoes observe it?
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Boston has not become excited as
yet over the price OF beans.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

Say good-by soon to the tramp
comet, for II is on it's way.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03
"eIack.Eyed susan" state Flower.

Annapolis, Md.-The "black-eyed
Susan" has been elected as the Off
cial flower of Maryland by the vote Of
the school children of the state.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-03-03

The sun is now moving noltA1ard,
but il is not doing It heltersbaasr. Il
IS very cauti0ns and orderly.