News Notes from Russia and Elsewhere
By Editor
The Russian cruiser, Kniaz Potemkine, which has been cruising in the Black Sea for more than a week in charge of a mutinous crew, has surrendered to the Rumanian authorities, and the ship is now in the hands of the Rumanians, who will turn the vessel over to the Russians. It is understood that the crew will be allowed to go where they please, tho Russia is demanding that they be surrendered to her. Insurrections continue in many parts of Russia, and many lives are being lost in encounters between the people and the soldiers. In numerous instances the officers are finding that the troops are hardly to be depended upon owing to their sympathy with the revolutionists or the striking workmen. A young physician of New York City claims to have discovered a method of curing that mysterious disease, cerebro-spinal meningitis. The treatment consists in drawing off one or two ounces of the spinal fluid as soon as the case comes under observation and as often thereafter as may be necessary, in connection with hot baths, plenty of light, fresh air, and quiet, liquid food at first, good nursing, and no medicine. The fluid first taken from the spinal canal is cloudy and filled with germs. The 23d annual session of the General Conference of Christian Workers at Northfield, Mass., will be held from August 4 to 20. These summer conferences at Northfield were established by the late D. L. Moody, and are continued under the direction of his son. A large number of men eminent in religious work will assist in the studies to be there conducted. For further particulars respecting the conference address Mr. A. G. Moody, East North-field, Mass. John Hay, late Secretary of State, was buried at Cleveland, Ohio, on July 5. President Roosevelt and cabinet were in attendance at the ceremony. A memorial ceremony was conducted at Washington on the day of the burial, and another impressive ceremony was held in London on the same date, as a special mark of honor and respect from the English people. Reports from Italy state that hundreds are falling victims to the intense heat which has prevailed there during the past week. For several days an unusually high temperature has prevailed along the Pacific Coast of the United States. On July 7 the thermometer in this office registered 110 Fahrenheit, in the shade. Reports from Washington indicate that former Secretary of War, Elihu Root, has been offered, and has accepted, the office of Secretary of State left vacant by the recent death of Secretary John Hay. A destructive tornado swept through Montague County, Texas, on July 5, causing the loss of 29 lives, the injury of 50, and doing great damage to growing crops. France has finally adopted the measure which separates the state from the church. The system swept away by this law dates from 1801. The annual camp-meeting and general conference of the Pentecost Bands will be held at Martinsville, Ind., August 4 to 20.