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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
DENMARK APPROVES TREATY
new agreement With United States
Ratified Unanimously

Washington. April danish Minis
Ter Brun to-day corrected misappre-
hension which has arisen from cable
reports concerning the status Of the
new arbitration treaty between the
United states and Denmark The
treaty, which was signed in WASH
ington ON February 3 last was rati-
tthusiasm by both houses Of the Danish
r,ariiament. and was approved by the
hlng OF Denmark on March last
MIR. Brun says great Importance is
attached TO the treaty in Denmark
where tho sentiment strongly advo-
ternational questions. I'm the belief
that all nations eventually will adopt
This idea and consent to bind them
selves by treaty TO that effect
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
40 oncr Made to SchiM.

lSpcclai 10 The Times Dispatch.
New York, April l.-Jacob Schim, the
wcll-known banker, returned from
Panama and the West Indies to-day.
aud declared that no offer of the
clarmanshp of the Federal Reserve
Board had been made TO him by Prcsi-
dent Wilson.
II know nothing about it," said Mr.
SchIif Il have been away since the
tlme when II is reported that Prcsi-
dent Wilson desired me to become
chairman OF the board"
Asked if lie would accept the offer
Mr.. Schin said
II really cannot tell. I must have
an opportunity TO find out whether such
an offer has been made
Paul Warburg, who has also been
mentioned as u likely member of IN,
Federal Reserve Board, and other
members OF kuhn-Locb & Companw
were at the pier to meet Mr.. Schim.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
RABBITS FOOT FOR WILSON
North Carolinian Sends Lucky Charm
to President

SDecial TO The Timcs- DisDatch
Washington, april l.-EXpressinC
the fear that the reports he had read
in the North Carolina newspapers of
the loss by President Wilson Of his
lucky rabbits foot might be true. to
which tn. writer attributed the diff
Guilty the President is having in Sc
curing the repeal Of the Panama tolls
and the hope that the restoration of
the lucky charm might help matters
materially. Robert l.. Tatum. Or Rus
Kin. Bladen County, y. o. to-day sent
Il rabbits foot to Congressman Goodwin.
reprcsentlng that district, with the re-
quest that it be delivered to the White
House without delay
The writer declared that the charm
was the lett hind foot of a graveyard
the moon, and was bound TO prove a
panacea for ri! political ills by whicl.
the President might be threatened
rabbits foot To President Wilson To-
morrow morning. q; II NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
TELEPHONE EARRING NEW FAD
Widow of british Army Omcer In.
nuGmrntcs LntcNt Fashion

Especial TO The Times -Dispatch.l
New York, April 1.-The telephone
earring is the latest fad. It has made
It's appearance at til" Hotel McAlpin
and promises to rival in popularity
for :; time at least the wrist watch
diamond heel and mcnagcric stocking
diversions of recent date. Mrs Hor-
tense Llcwellwyn. said to he the
widow OF a British army officer, who
was a guest during the past week
ana who sailed for her home in Eng
iand = day, is accredited with being
the author OF the new lad
me telephone earring gets it's name
not from design or utility, but from
Its origin. II IL worn in the right ear
Ike any other earring. In fact. any
earring may be :; "tele phone earring"
worn IN the right ear when nonc is
worn III the left.
According To one Of tho women who
nav" adopted the fad introduced by
Mrs l-!ewcll"yn. til. latter had dam
aged or destroyed several earrings
worn In the left ear at different times
by pressing the telephone receiver
avainSt th"n. She then decided to
abandon the left earring
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
Definitely Denies Re-
ports Of Fall Of
TOrreOn.
OCCUPIES ONLY
PORTION OF CITY
Wires to Rebel Leader at Juarez
That He Expects to Obtain
Triumph-Little Change in
Relative Positions of
Contending Forces in
Last Five Days.

Iuarcz, April 1.--Reporss that Tor
raon had fallen were definitely dc
Med BY General Villa late to-day. His
telegram was based on q message or
CONGRATULATIONS on the fall OF Tor
rcon, dispatches to him Yesterday by
Colonel l'idcl Avila. chief of arms OF
the garrison here. General villa re
piled az follows:
Gomez Palacio. April /. 1914.
Colonel Fidel Avila. Jefc de Las
Arnias. Juarcz:
I'm reply to your message. ] wish to
state that while have taken part
OF tho city OF Torrcon, the struggle is
not yet completed. I expect 10 obtain
a triumph OF which I viii advise you.
(Signed)
GENERAL FRANCISCO VILLA"
Details OF the struggle received here
to-day were brief ard showed that the
relative positions OF the contenhng
forces have not changed TO any extent
in tho last live days.
No Hcport of CIn.h.
Whether the forces of General Joa
Quin Mas, marching to the relief of
tho Federals at Torreon have yet en-
gagged those Of the rebel General Non
clovio Herrera. sent TO meet him was
not known. No confirmation was re
ceived OF the rumo! that Il train load
OF the soldiers of General Mas was
blown up by Il dynamite mine. The col
urn under command OF General Mas
was said to number 1900 mon TO
meet him II was reported General Hor-
rcra was detailed by General Villa
An engagement between those forces
was expected here
Miguel Dicbold. Mexican Federal
consul at FL Paso. made public a tcle-
gram from General Mas reading:
Reported fall OF train untrue. Deny
all such reports"
The mcssdgc was dated to-day ami
purported to come from Saltillo. jus;
east of Torreon. by way of Eagle
Pass, Texas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
ADDITION TO PENSION LIST
Fund for Widows and Children OF Sol
dIcrS in Recent Wars Provided.

fuHu TOT W tuOHyS anu Children OF Sol
dIcrS in Recent Wars Provided.
Washington. April i.-Pensions for
widows and minor children OF the
officers and men who served in the
Spanish war. the Philippine insurrcc-
ton and tho Boxer uprising in China
would be authorized by a bill which
passed the House late to-day by a
vot" Of 216 to "a.
Tho bill would grant s12 monthly
to the widow OF an honorably dis
charged soldier or sailor. and So
monthly for each child under sixteen
years Of age. provided that the widow
shall have married the soldier prior
20 the passage O: the bill. The PEN
sions are 10 be limited. however. to
widows without means OF support
other than their daily labor. and an
actual net income not exceeding $3.50
Il year.
Nm inquiry among the camps OF the
United States Spanish war veterans
Indicated there were about 1000
WIDOWS OF men who served in tho
Spanish war and the Philippine ins,r-
rectlon II is estimated that an ap-
propriation of $2,5oo,ooo will be re-
CURED To pay the pensions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
BABIES ARE LIVESTOCK
Not Product to Bc Mailed with Parcel
business.

Especial 70 The Times -Dispntch.
st. Paul. Mimi, April 1.--Babics. ac-
cordinS TO the orders issued at the
local postofic arc live stock. and not
Il product 10 be mailed around the
country with butter, eggs and other
parcel business.
y woman applied To John w IIaincs
mail clerk in the local office for rates
on her baby 10 the farm of Il friend
living near st. Paul. The clerk con
suited Postmaster. John Vanish, and
was told to accept no babies.
Mr.. Yanisl, said that while no ruling
has been made I'm the matter, he is
holding babies under the live stock
clause Of the rule book
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
HENRY C. FRlCK PESSIMISTIC
business Conditions DO Not Look En-
cOurnSinS tO Him.

TSpcClaT 10 Tie TlncS- DIS patCIl
Pittsburgh, Pa. April I.-Busncsa
conditions Throughout the country DO
not look very encouraging, according
to Henry {. Frck, who arrived in
Pittsburgh this morning to look after
some Of his interests in this city.
What do YOU think of the business
outlook" he WAS asked.
ut is not very promising. | am sorry
to say" MIR. Frici said.
The impression appears to be grow
ing that the Interstate Commerce Com
mission should grant the railroads the
per cent increase in freight" it was
suggested.
II have not changed my views on
this question said Mr.. Frick. IT still
granted Il substantial increase II
would help business if it were done"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02

Chihuahua, April An official
statement given out at rebel military
headquarters to-day said the rebels
occupy Gomez Paiacio. Loredo ana
aoIno OF the outskirts OF Torrcon The
federals have fortified themselves in
:ioino OF the strongest places in the
&St named city, the report adds
TIE Federals, among other dofcnsoe
a"c occupying Il big hotel on tho plaza
while the rebels have mounted guns
!; few blocks away In tho market
house.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
Serious i'm Its Isnect..

Washington. April 1.-.Scnator La
follette to-day introduced bill to
make unlawful any attempt to iniiu-
ehce any proceeding before the Inter
state Commerce Commission excenr ,n
accordance with its regulations, and
gave notice he would speak tomorrow.
presenting evidence of efforts to in
huencc the commission in connection
with the Eastern rate case now pend
ing.
Senator LaFollette would not discuss
his bill further than TO say:
desire TO present some remarks
upon tho bill, and somo evidences of
nearing that Is under way In this
country. that believe 10 be the most
serious In its prcJudicial Vrcct upon
the work OF the Interstate Commerce.
commission Of anything that ever be,
lore has been Witnessed"
Several Senator'S, it was said to-day.
(Continued On Third PaRe)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
(. WANTS 100 PROPOSALS
Young Woman Goes 10 Look Over Brit
ish Army Officers HefOrr Deciding.

tSpeclhi 10 ine l1neS- eS-l)lSpatch.1
New York. April 1.-"Bef fore l get
married want TO receive 100 pro-
posals. Forty nice young men have
asked me to share their estates, but I'm
going to look over the British army
officers before I decide"
Such is the declared intention OF
Miss Minerva Hardrigan, IL charming
brunette of twenty. who has acquired
some fame as an amateur tangoist She
sailed to-day for England.
Miss IIardrigan believes tho nearest
way to a mans heart is the tango
route.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
CARDINAL VIEWS "MOVIES"
Walks Hnif-Milc Through Rain to Wit
nesN New Photo Play.
Especial to The Times -Disna,c,,

Especial TO The Times Dispatch1
Baltimore. April l:-Cardinal Gibbons
walked half q mile this afternoon
through a disaSreeable spring rain to
witness tho new four-reel photo-plav,
The Life OF st: Patrick" Though a
closed automobile WAS in waiting at
the door of his home, he insisted on
walking. and also returned on foot The
prelate enjoyed immensely the pictures,
ana said they and those like them re-
deemed the sensation pictures and made
the photo-play really worth while. lie
predicted great educational future
for moving pictures.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
DANIELS PRAISES BOY SCOUTS
Thinks Organization Ono of Most VAL
Mable AssetA Of National Life.

,,lSpecial to The Times -pispatch.l
Washington, April 1-Secrotary OF
the Navy Daniels TO day declared the
Boy Scout one OF the most valuable as
sets of our national life
The secretary gavo this onipiop ~
u luncheon he attended 20 forward tho
Boy Scout movement in tho national
capital
He told the other guests that he had
Two boys in his own home, his sons
Worth and Jonathan. who were Bov
scouts. and that they kept youth and
enthusiasm alive there
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
MUTlNEERS PLACED IN IRONS
Requires Entire Day and Night Police
Shifts of Gmlfport 10 s rrest 1cn

GuIlport, Mss, April l-With tho
assistance of the entire day and night
police shifts OF this city twelve sailors
OF the Italian bark Gaspon. who had
spending money was not complied with
today were placed in irons here.
The master of the vessel fled from
me lnutlnouS crew. as did laborers
employed by him TO take the place OF
the striking sailors in discharEing the
cargo OF the bark
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
SALARY Is INADEQUATE
Judge Dny, of Federal Court In Obio
Tenders H~sIrnnflau

SpecIaI 10 Tic TmcS- DiSputch I
Washington. April II am resign
Ing simply because of the inadequacy
of the salary"
This is the explanation given by
William L. Day. judge OF the Northern
ONO District. in lis letter OF resig-
nation received to-day by Attorney
General McEteynoldS
He is son Of United states Su-
prene Court JmStice paN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
wcyerhnucser reported Hctter.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
Pasadena, April l.--Frederick w.
Weyerhauescr. the lumber king, is re-.
porter better tonight. Because OF tho
advanced ago of the patient, physicians
are IN constant attendance. and every
precaution is being takon to prevent
another relapse.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
SOUTHERN ORDERS NEW CARS
Signs Contracts for Forty Passenger
COnches to Cost 8, 100000
! Special to The Times Dispatch.

!SpeciaI 20 The Times DIspatch.1
Pittsburgh, Pa, April 1.-The South
ern Railway Company has signed con-
tracts with ME Pressed Steel Car Com
pany for forty passenger coaches, to
cost sl.o0o.000. There are to be thirty
1--WE standard steel coaches and five par
lor and baggage cars. They will have
all-steel wheels. The order comprises
some other steel equipment. The Me-
kecsrocks plant has just shipped two
steel postal ears for the United states
mail on the Chcsa pcake and Ohio Rail-
way of tie latest type.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
CONFIRMATION BLOCKED
inFoiiettc and Cummins Think Dnu-
ieIM Inlif for 9. 4,

Washington, April determination
az The nomination of Winthrop Moore
Daniels, of New Jersey. TO be mem
Der Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, was blocked in the Senate
to-day by Senators LaFollctte and
Cnmmins. The Senator's took pains
To show that there was no personal
attack upon Mr.. Daniels involved but
declared his economic views united
him for the task. The discussion will
be continued Tomorrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
All IIorcigncrs Arc sof,

i'll Paso, Texas. April IA telegram
gent from tho front las: night by
George G.. Carothcrs, United States
government representative. received
to-day says all foreigners In The Tor
room district are safe. including III. s.
Cunard -Cummins. United States CON
sui at Gomez. pRiac;o.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
NEWSPAPERS COMBINE
New Orleans Times Democrat to Take
Over the Picayunc.

,,TNVCCTHI 10 TIC TlinCS- DlSnatch.
New Orleans. April 1.-The New Or
leans Times Democrat will tako over
the Picayune within the next few days.
according TO adviceS received here this
afternoon. y deal by which the own
ers or the Picayune will receive $500, 900
was completed to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
Reports Bill to Reinstate Potts.
ISnncial % Hhn Timns-niunnt nl, I

Washington, April 1.-The Senate
Naval Affairs Committee to-day voted
to report the Martin bill to rcinstate
Captain T. NJ. Potts To tho navy with
grade of Rear. Admiral
He was retired by the "pl,lcklng
board" .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02

Washington, April Title gunboat
Nashville. which has becn at Cane
iIaiticn, was ordered day by Sccrc-
tary Daniels To sail for Porto PLATA
Santo Domingo. whore conditions arc
reported as disturbed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
MISS WILSON AT MATINEE
occupies Seat In Orchestru Circle nj
EnNlONa perfO rmancc

Special to The Times Dis spatchl
Washington. April l.--Instead OF
using the Presidents box. Miss Eleanor
Wilson occupied Il Sl.5O scat In the
orchestra circle at the Pavlowa matt
nee to-day She was accompanied by
her chum Miss Ruth Hall, and Miss
HAIRS mother, Mrs William G. Hall
Alter the matinee Miss Wilson, who
Is Is, intcrested III dancing, visited Mile
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-02
LANSING is SWORN IN
New Counselor of state Departmcnf
ANAumcs DMtIcs Of Office.

WaSIllnStun, AprlI I.-RObcrt T.ans-
ing. the new counselor of the State
Department. successor to John Hns
sett Moore. was sworn in to-day and
assumed the duties Of his Office lie
VIII RANK next to Secretary Bryan. and
when the secretary is absent
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
HOW TO CLEAR AWAY
THOSE UGLY PlMPLES

II is so easy to get rid of pimples
and blackheads with Resinol, and it
costs so little, too, that anyone whose
face is dishgured by these pests is
foolish to keep on with useless Co.'S
metics, or complicated beauty treat
ments.' See how simply 1t is done;
Battle your face for several minutes
with Resinol Soap and hot water, then
apply a little Resinol Ointment very
gently. Let this stay on ten minutes,
and wash off with Resinol Soap and
more hot water, finishing with dash
of cold water to close the pores. Do
this once or twice a day, and you will
be astonished TO find how quickly the
healing, antiseptic Reeinol medica-
ton soothes and cleanses the pores,
leaving the complexion clear and vel
vety. Sold by all druggists, 'Resinol
Ointment, 80 cents and 81, Resinol
Soap, 25 cents.-Adv
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
GOOD
ROADS
WORK ROADS IN THE SPRING
Mistake to Put OF Task Until August
or September When Surface Is
Dry. Declare Experts. .

prepared by the United states Depart
ment of Agricuture.)
1t is a great mistake to put of
working roads until August or Sep.
TENDER, according to road experts of
the United States department of agri.
culture. The roads should be worked
when the soil is damp so as to make
the soil bake when II dries out. II
the roads are worked when they are
dry, it takes more power to draw the
machine and besides dry earth and
dust retain moisture and quickly rut
after rains The use OF clods, sods
weeds or vegetable matter in build
ing earth roads should be avoided be
cause they also retain moisture.
If the working of the roads is de-
ferred until the latter part of the sum:
mer when the surface is baked dry
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
Phones for It.annro-

the Anglo.FTench 'reiepnone com
pany. which secured concession from
the Turkish government for Constants
nople three years ago, has completed
its installation. and the official inaugu-
ration of the public service has just
taken place About $4,000 miles of
wires have been laid. This includes
eight submarine cables under the
Bosphorus, the Golden Horn, and the
Gulf OF lsmid. There are already 1000
subscribers. The operators are all
native eirls-Greeks. Armenians and
Jewesses, and even seven Turkish
girls.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
hygienic Salts for the Bath.

} A physician who believes in baths
as a tonic advises the use of EPSON
or Carlsbad salts-preferably the for
mer--for a general IMMIGRATION. They
should be used not more than twice a
week.
Take one ounce of the salts to a
pint OF warm water for a sponge bath
For a large tub bath use a pint OF
salts to tub of warm water.
drug house. The usual price in guam
titles is four cents a pound. This
salt "ater makes an excellent tonic
and carries off many impurities
through the pores of the skin.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
The SWlneherd.

This story is being told of certain
bishop who has a pleasant habit OF
chatting with anybody he may meet
during his country walks.
The other day he came across lad
who was looking after some pigs by
the roadside, and the bishop paused
to ask him what he was doing. that
being his usual opening to conversa-
ton.
Mnindin. swine the Lad arGplisa
stolidly.
The bishop nodded his head thought
fully. "Ah, is that sou he comment
ed. And how much do you earn 4
week?'
1.-TWO shjllin's," was the reply.
only two shillings,' remarked the
bishop then he continued pleasantly
Il, too, am a shepherd, but get more
than two shillings."
The lad looked at him seriously for
a minute. then he said slowly: "Mebbe
you gets more swine nor me to
moind Pearson Weekly
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
The unpratefuI Brute.

II was hot day and a picnic had
been arranged for the United Society
of Lady Vegetarians.
They were comfortably seated and
were waiting for the kettle to boil.
when, horrors of horrors, savage
bull appeared on the scene.
Immediately a wild rush was made
for safety, while the raging creature
pounded after one lady who, unfortu-
nately, had a red parasol. BY great
good fortune she hoped over the
stie before 1t could reach her. Then
regaining her breath, she turned
round.
"Oh you ungraterul creature!" she
exclaimed. Here | have been a vege.
tartan all my life. There's gratitude
for you!"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
UPWARD START
After Changing from Coffee to Postum.

Many talented person is kep< back
because OF the interference OF coffee
NTH the nourishment Of the body.
This Is especially so with those
whose nerves are very sensitive, as IL
often the case with talented persons
There is simple, easy way to get
rid of coffee troubles and a Tenn.
lady's experience along these lines Is
worth considering. She says:
Almost from the beginning OF the
use Of coffee II hurt my stomach by
the time was fifteen | was almost
nervous wreck. nerves all unstrung
no strength to endure the most trivial
thing either work or fun.
There was scarcely anything
could ca; that would agree with me-
The little | did eat seemed TO give
me more trouble than 1t was worth.
was literally sta,v.ng; was so weak
could not Sit up long at time,
IT was then friend brought me q
hot cup o. Postum. | drank part of II
md after IN hour | felt as though
had had something TO eat - felt
strengthened that was about five
years ago, and after continuing Post
IA IN place Of coffee and gradually
getting stronger, today | can eat and
digest anything | want, walk as much
as | want Ny nerves are steady.
Il believe the i.rst thing that die
mo any good and gave me an upward
start. was Postum, and | use IL alto
gether now instead OF coffee"
Name given by the Postum Co.
Battle Creek Mich.
Postum now comes In two forms;
REGULAR Postum must be vel
boiled. lJc and Csc packages,
lns,ant Postum--is a soluble pow
dor A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in a cup Of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes delicious bever
age instantly, soc and soc tins.
Tho cost per cup OF both kinds Il
about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
Force Of Habit.

The parish priest, Father james.
met Bill Dolan, the parish fool, one
day, and gave him sixpence. saying
Now Bill. you mustn't ask money
of me for long time"
Bill promised that he would not.
Next day Bill happened to meet the
priest again. and by force Of habit
began
Have ye e'er pen"
Remembering his promise, he stop
ped irresolu.ely, scratched his poll
and said shanefacedly:
Have ye eer an ould shirt about
you, yer reYerence?'
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
France Honors American Artist.

The French government has pur.
chased for the Luxembourg gallery
the original painting by Arthur Rack
ham of Jack Spratt and His Wife,
one OF the series OF Rackham pictures
now running in st. Nicholas Maya.
zine. This is the highest honor that
the French government can confer
upon painting by a living artist
Not until the artist is edead are his
canvases eligible for the Louvre.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-04-17
Regularly.

Regularly.
Your airs getting thin, sir. Let
me sell you"
That's all right. put something
on IL every morning"
May | ask what you put on 1t.
sir?"
MY hat" Operation finished in
silence. London Opinion.