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1 U By LAY | X Russia are crossing the Polish border, uninspcecied. The outlook for combat- tinz th=2 epidemic is serious, unless out- side assistance'is given. LLondon, Jan. 24th.—The correspondent of the ‘‘DailyMail’’at Harbin, confirms the report that Admiral Kolchak, the ex- head of the Omsk Governm 'nt, is a pri- soner of the Revolutionists at Irkutsk, and that his life is in danger. Chicago, Jan. 24th.—Cases of influenza have increased slightly, and tnose of pheur.onia show a sharp advaace. Vancouver, Jan. 24th. —The most se- vere earthquake ever experienced here, accurred a: eleven o’clock, last night, but #o damage is reported. Similar shocks were felt at Vietoria and Nanai- mo. Paris, Jan. 24th. —A conference of the Premiers of Great Britain, Frarce, and [taly, wiil be heid before the ne<t move in tne proceedings for the extraaition of x-Graperor William is decided uoon. 'New York, Jan. 24th. -Prices un- altered St. Thomas, Jan. 24th. -A wireless message trom the cableship “‘Relay’’ re- ports that operations on the cable be- tween Porto Rico a~d Jamaica ara being delayed by exceptionally bad weather, which has, sofar, rendered work impos- sible, and that she is standing by await- ing imoie Yavouiranie Conditions. Dublin, Jan. 26th.—The ban on the Freeman’s Journal, which was suspended in December has b2en removed and its publication wili be resumed on Wednes- day. London, Jan. 26th.——A traffic combine com rising all the local and metropolitan railways, incl :ding the tubes and motor omnibuses, has asked the Min:ster of Transport to take over these trafic sys- tems and administer them on rhe same lines as those under which ithe Govern- ment 1s n>w ‘confrolling the main rail- ways of the country. I'he "‘Daily Mail”’ says the Minister will take over the rail- ways, buc not the omnibuses. ''he ap- plication, it is reported, is due to the prospect of a large loss. This jrospect led to a recent proposal to ask Par- ilament to sanction legisiation enabling the combine to double the statuory fare, which resulted in a great popular outery. Ottawa, Jany. 26th -Mr. Hugh Guthie, the Solicitor Genaral, was sworn in this morning as Minister of Milit'a, succeed- ing Major General Mewburna, who has retired. Mr. Gurhie will eontinue as solicitor General. Stockhoim, Jany. 26th.-—The members of the Soviet (Government have | ft Mos- cow, following a renewed outbicak of plague, and have gone to the city of Tver, on the Volga. Six thousard Rus- sian troops have died from a typhus epi- demie, according to despatches eceived from Moscow, and the situation in that district is grave, through the lack of medical supplies. Paris, Jany. 26th. —The tederation of Port and Dock Workers met yes.erday and decided to call a twenty-four hours’ strike at all Atlantic ports on Tuesday, with the view of supporting the strikes at Lorient. New York, January 26th.--Mr. Mun- sey, the owner of the New York ‘“‘Sun’’ who recently purchased the '‘New York Herald’’, will amalgamate the ‘‘Sun”’ with the 'Herald’’. The 'Sun’’ plant will publish both the ‘‘Sun’’ and the “‘Herald'. New York, Jan. 26th.--Despite the strenuous effort being made to check the spread of influenza, there has been two thousand eight hundred and fifty-fivecases in the last twenty-four hours. Seventy five have succumbed to.pheumonia. Since the first instant there have been eight thousand seven hundred and ninety nine inflvenza cases, and three thousand and one hundred and eighty-seven pheumo- nia cases reported. London, Jan. 26th.—Mr. Asquith will arrive at Paisley today to begin his cam- paign, which, ic is expected, will last three weeks. Dublin, Jan. 2oth.—A proclamation, which has been posted, offers ten thou- sand pounds reward for information withir three months, leading .0 the con viction ol the persons guilty of the mur- der of fourteen nolicemen whaose nanoc are given. Chita Siberia, Jan. 26th.—Colone] Blunta, seven other American engineers several members of the American Red Cross and an entire Polish army, com- posed of former prisoners, have been captured by the Bolsiieviki, acrording to mutilated messages which have been re- ceived bere from the American Consui at Irkutsk and delaved in transmisson. 'HE YOUTH’S COMPANION A story is told o. a youth who was seeking for a place (that is, seeking for work in New York City. On inquiring at a counting-room ii they wished a clerk he was told that they did not. He then spoke of the recommendations he had, ond&@ of which was from a highly respeciabi- citizen. In turning over his carpe: bay to find his letters, a book rolled out on the floor. ' What book ‘s that ?’’ asked the merchant. '‘lt is the Bible, sir’’, was the reply. "'And what are you go- ing to do with that book in New York ?’’ The lad looked seriously into ihe ‘mer chant’s sac: and replied, "'l promised my mother I would read it every day, and | shall do so.”” The merchant ar once took him into serviee, and in due time he became a partner in the firm, most respe¢ ctable and prosperous. Mothers, Guardians, and all who are engaged in the training of the young! see the blessedness of your patient and prayerful efforts in the appiication of the above narrative !—Contributen. BERLIN: Heavy patrols of soldicrs guarded Governmment buildings last nicnt and traffic was bare on many strecis which troops had barricaded. Troops used as precautionary measure as result of rumors that revolutionists had plan ned uprising roday, the birthday of the former En.peror. BERNE: Belgrade despatches says that the Jugo-Slav Government has de- cided to accept the Allies ultimaium in regard to the settiement of the Adriaiiz question. Decision reached by smail majority a’ter long deba e. SUTTON. CANADA: Pcwhatan' convoyed and towed by *oast Guard Cut- ters, lug and ‘‘Lady-Laurel’”’was mak- ing steady progress toward port early todav and was expected to reach here before nig't. WASHINGTON New- turn given down on ‘ack D>ompsey. heavy weight champion, by statement in morning p.- pers trom nis divorced wire Mrs. Maxie Dempsey in making startiing charges against ring champicn. Declares she has prooi of cb wwrges 1+ statement indi- cating she believes Jack was siriker and never real'y intended or did really work in ship yard during the war. Members of American Legion continue to “'size up champ’’ «nd in one insrance a question aire has been sent him to- answer if he wants Legion to bet upen him. WASHINGTON: Movement of Amer- ican Ex ceditior ary Forces out ol Siberia began on January 17th. says belated :a- blegram ¢ War Department nvoiing de- partureot iransport 'Great Northern’’ for Manilla with forty one otfic'rs and seventeen hund:ed men, WASHINGTZN: Rear Admiral Sims, internaticnal {igure in naval decoration controversy and in pending Senate’s in- vestication of Navy’s conduct of the war was vigorously attackec today in House by Representative Byrons, Democrat. Bit- terly attacks Admiral for statemeni be fore committee regarding instructions he said he received when ordered abroad, for violaiion of confidenee. He charue- teriz»d the Admiral as hyphenared politi- cian. LONDON: Prince of Wales has set example by employing only ex-servigee men as male sarvantsin his bachelor home. One tootman wears wound stripes and medal and all men have war ribbons. It is expected custom_ of permitting male servants tc wear .ibbons with livery will he Jormulated in many private homes. Clubs have already taken it. TELEGRAMS ST. CROILX STATION. Warsaw, Jan 24th.—Ilt s stated that inferior sanitary arrangements on the ° Russo-Polish frontier are responsibie for an alarming epidemic of typhus, which is raging in Poland. One million cases are reported by th: Red Cross authori- ties, and ii is stated that refugees from