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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
ITALIAN WORKMEN CREMATED IN
A FIRE WHICH DESTROYED
SLEEPING QUARTERS.
TERRIFIC STRUGGLE FOR SAFETY
MANY OF THE VICTIMS CRUSHED
DOWN I'M THE RUSH AND
ROASTED TO DEATH.

Johnstown Pa. Nov. 23.-While
more than one hundred Italian railroad
laborers were asleep in a shanty near
Lily, Pa, on the Pennsylvania road
the building caught fire and before
the foreigners could escape at least
twenty-seyen were burned to death
and score or more were seriously
injured. The men were employed by
McMenamin d Sums, who had the
contract for the Pennsylvania railroad
improvements between Lily and Port
age. There were 500 on the work all
Italians, and in the shanty which
burned were 125 of these. The shanty
was about 100 feet long and one story
in height One end was used for cook
ing and eating, while the men slept
in closely crowded hunks in the other
end. There was only one door at each
end and the windows were few and
small
The fire is supposed TO have started
from an oyerheated stove in the east
ern end. The building burned like
tinder and the flames were upon the
men before any of them were aroused.
Then began a struggle for the outside
and for life They fought and scram-
bled for the doors and the weaker
were crushed down and trampled on
Others were roasted to death there
Those who strove for the door were
In the Widest Sort of Panic.
They fought and kicked ana amoHg
those who escaped there are many
who bear marks of the fierce strife
which took place A few got out of
the small windows, minus clothes and
with their bodies cut from broken
glass.
Many of those who did manage to
get out had their savings of years in
their trunks. which they left behind
them in the building Remembering
this as soon as they got outside they
fought just as fercely TO get back. A
few succeeded. but for the sake of
their boarded treasure they gave up
their lives. One eyewitness says he
does not believe that a single man of
those who returned succeeded in get
ting out again In the ruins some of
the corpses were close beside the
hooped bands of their trunks and
melted gold and silver which had been |
kept in these receptacles indicated |
that they had fallen and died with |
their treasure in their arms.
Their bodies were all practically |
burned TO pieces An Italian who |
looked at them and who knew every |
man in the shanty was unable to ider- |
tify single one.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
FAVORABLE REPORT ORDERED
Senate Committee Acts on Cuban
Reciprocity Bill.

Washington, Nov. 23.--The senate
committee on foreign relations has
authorized favorable report on the
bill giving effect to the Cuban reci-
procity treaty.
The motion favorably to report the
bill was not opposed by any member
of the committee and the decision to
fayoTably report was arrived at in
less than fifteen minutes after the
question was taken up. No effort was
made TO amend the bill and it will ac-
cordingly be reported to the senate
just as it came from the house of
representatives.
The discussion which occurred in
the committee apropos of the bill was
on the point as to whether an agree
ment could be secured with the house
looking to the adjournment Of the ex-
ira session next week on the condi-
tion that time be agreed upon early
in the regular session for taking a
vote on the bill. The members gen.
orally expressed themselves as willing
to enter into such an arrangement and
the 14tb of December was named as an
acceptable time for taking the vote.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
COLOMBIA WILL FIGHT.
Does Not Intend to Submit Peacefully
to Loss of Panama.

Colon, Nov. 23.-General Reyes.
who has come TO the isthmus on a
peace mission representing Colombia,
says Colombia will never cease fight
ing to regain possession of Panama
He is now going to WashiL gton
after failing in his mission here, and
has made the statement that the Unit
ed States will have a second Boer
war on its hands unless he is able to
make some satisfactory adjustment of
the present situation on the isthmus.
General Reyes condemns the action
of the United States in agreeing to
guarantee the independence of the
NEW republic.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
MERGERS POWERS LIMITED.
Securities Company Renounces Certain
Charter Rights.

Philadelphia Nov. 23-James ].
Hill is in this city consulting with his
attorney, John c. Johnson, relative TO
the appeal in the merger case
From an authority close to Mr.. Hill
it is learned that it was decided to
renounce the right to vote the stock
Of the Northern Pacific, Great North
ern and Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railroads and the right of the
Securities concern to have any voice
in the management Of these roads.
Practically the only right desired
by the Northern Securities company
is TO purchase such securities as the
management may see fit to obtain
from an investment standpoint
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
SHORTAGE OF lABORERS.
Quarter Of Million Needed for South
African Industries

johannesburg. Nov. 23.-The report
of the labor commission estimates the
shortage of laborers at 241.000, of
which 10000 are needed in the min
ing industry alone.
The commission believes that no
source in Central or Southern Africa
will be able TO supply the shortage
No remedies, however, are suggested
this being outside the scope Of the
commissions task,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
BITES OFF HIS TONGUE.
Railroad Conductor Meets Death in
Unusual Manner.

Norristown, Pa. Nov 23.--George
Willets. Reading railroad conductor,
met death in peculiar manner He
was seated in his, train making up his
reports when an engine struck his
rar The jolt caused him TO bite off
his tongue and he bled to death
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 23.-The steam.
er Gladstone. bound down from Mil
waukee with cargo of grain. col
Hded with the Davidson steamer Sac
ramento a quarter of a mile east of
Bar Point lghtship. in Lake Erie, and
sank in twenty feet OF water. The
crew was uninjured.
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Three Persons cremated.

Somerset, Pa. Nov. 23.-Three per-
which destroyed the powerhouse OF
the sanitarium at Markleton, near
here. 1t is not known how the fire
started. The names Of the victims
have not yet been learned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
Settlement of Acre Dispute.

Rio Janeiro, Nov 23.-By the treaty
settling the Acre dispute, which was
signed Friday by the representatives
of Brazil ami Bolivia, Brazil retains
the Acre territory as far as the elev-
enth degree of latitude in return for
the payment to Bolivia of $4,000 900,
thes building OF a railroad 10 Bolivia
and the cession TO Bolivia of 5000
square kilometers OF the territory.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
APPEALS TO AMERICAN PEOPLE.
President of Colombia Tells of the
Panama Rebellion.

Bogota, Colombia, Nov. 23.-Presi-
dent MarrUquin has made the follow
Ing statement TO the Associated Press
In response to queries as to the polit-
ical situation in Colombia:
United States Minister Beaupre
and all Americans here are surround
ed with every guarantee for their
safety. My communications to the
United States senate and to the peo-
pie of the United States make mani
fest the attitude of my government on
the Panama question. The situation
In the interior of the Colombian re-
public is quiet"
President Marroquin'S reference to
his communication to the people OF
the United States is explained by the
following address which he has given
the correspondent of the Associated
Press:
"The President of Colombia to the
American People: The Colombian ma
tion has just been the victim of unex-
pected aggression and is in danger of
losins the best part of its territory
A military movement, not popular SEN
timent, was said to have been the
origin Of the proclamation of the inde-
pendcnce of Panama
1.-The American government, which
always had been held by Colombia to
be it's best friend and ally, prevented
with marines loyal militia from sub
jugating the traitors and checking the
origin of the insubordination.
Solemn Treaty Violated.
"The solemn treaty between Colon
bia and the United States alluded to
until the last moment by the Ameri-
can government binds the United
States not only to respect the soyer-
eighty and ownership of the Panama
isthmus by Colombia, but to help the
latter maintain them. The proceed
ings of the United States marines on
the isthmus and of the American min
lister here are in open violation Of
that treaty
1.-The isthmus Of Panama, the most
coveted part of the globe and the most
precious part of our fatherland, al
ways has been respected by the ma
tions as sacred trust confided by
Colombia TO the honor and power Of
the American people.
The traditions of that great nation,
the United States, as mighty de-
fender OF rights and bearer OF the
standard of civilization before the
world. always have been opposed to
the secession Of territories and the
dismembering of natic-ls. Non-recog-
milton of the Confederate states during
the Civil war confirms emphatically
the application of this doctrine de-
cisively at critical moments.
The Colombian people, tranquil in
tha strength of right and being sure
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
ORDERED TO THE ISTHMUS.
kearsarge and Massachusetts Will
Proceed to Colon,

New York, Nov. 23.-Orders to pro-
ceed to Colon are reported to have
been received by the commanders of
the battleships Kearsarge and Massa-
chusetts. which are now at the New
York navyyard All the officers have
been summoned by telegraph and
those who are here are told they are
to remain on board. The battleships
Alabama and Texas also are at the
yards taking on ammunition.
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of the American people, appeal to the
national conscience of the United
States. which conscience constitutes a
force superior by far to that of an
army and navy, in order to save the
honor and integrity of our territory =
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
INVESTIGATE LABOR TROUBLE
Major General Bates Ordered to Pro-
ceed to Denver.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Major Gen
eral Bates, commanding the depart
ment or the Lakes, has been ordered
by the war department to proceed to
Denver to investigate the labor trou-
bles with a view to ascertaining if
there lis a necessity for the use Of
federal troops there. He does not re-
lieye General Baldwin of his command
of the department of the Colorado, but
goes to Denver on a special mission.
General Bates, who also commanded
the department of the Missouri with
headquarters at Omaha, was relieved
of that command Saturday by General
Sumner
Crew Taken OH Safely.
Marinette. Wis, Nov 23.-The
steamboat Baldwin, bound from Green
Bay to Buffalo. sank during the night
off Long Tail point, in Green bay, ten
miles north of this city In trying TO
force her way through ice packs her
bottom was pierced. The Goodrich
liner George took off the crew OF
twelve men and the captain.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
ITALIAN RULERS LEAVE.
Royal Guests Of King Edward Return
to Rome.

London, Nov. 23.-King Victor En-
manuel OF Italy and Queen Helena.
who have been the guests OF King Ed
ward since Tuesday last, left Windsor
castle during the day for Rome.
The crowds gave the visitors most
cordial sendOff
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-11-23
FAVORED BY COMMITTEE.
Treaty for Cession Of Isle Of Pines to
Cuba.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The treaty
for the cession of the Isle of Pines to
Cuba was during the day fayorably
acted upon by the senate committee
on foreign relations and it will be
favorably reported to the senate at
the next executive session.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
ROLLINSyILL

Charlie Crosby the driver who went
down the side of Dory hill with .oad of
lumber some weeks ago is able to be out
again.
The Benton group of mines at Gilpin
is preparing for most aggressive work
soon. A new shaft house has been built
and new hoist is put in.
Mr. B. l. Caldwell has been busy put
ting down a sidewalk in front of the old
mill building.
Services we're held at the school house
Monday evening.
The first tunnel on the r. R. below
here is the one to be driven through the
big rock by johnson Jorgenson a mile
from town. 1t is to be 1Sx24 feet and
about 275 feet feet in length. Work has
been done on both ends.
Mrs. Henry Null of Noon Gulch has
been sick but is able to be out again.
Mrs. John Eva of Gilpin is on the sick
list.
There we're a number Of Central City
fellows out Sunday.
Dave Clifton who has been driver for
Quigley & Co. for some time has resingn
ed and will soon leave for Texas. His
place has been taken by Nels Olson.
Mrs. Nels Donald the very efficient
postmaster of Nederland visited the fam
lily of Fred Gooch last week.
| The front for the new building for Mr..
Trevarrrw arrived Tuesday and will soon
be put in place
B. C. Clifton has been sick for few
days.
A town meeting was held Monday even
ing for the purpose Of devising ways and
means for incorporation but as there
were but two or three property holders
present the matter was postponed. In
fact but few are in favor Of the move at
present and some of these few are neitt-
er property holders or legal voters.
Will Sennett OF Central is working
with Glanvllle on the Trevarrow build
ing.
Chas Straub went to Denver on Tues
day.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Notice of Forfeiture.

To- Victoria Dandlet, Gertrude Tusch. Heien,
Bauer and Mary Martello, only heirs at law Of
FranS Hnusberger, deceased, and b. H. Koch
Mrs. j FL. Hense and Phil Koch:
Hou and each af ron arc hereby notified that
have expended during eacL If the years 1901
and 1902, one hundred dollars in labor and i'm
provements upon the Moltke tunnel and lode,
situate in Enterprise mining district, Gilpin
county, colorado, the location certificate where
of is recorded in book us, at page s29, OF the
county records of Gilpin county, Colorado, in
order to hold said claim under the provisions Of
section 232i of the revised statutes of the United
States, and the amendments thereto concern
ing annual labor upon mining claims. being the
amount required to hold said lode for said years.
and up TO the period ending December 3lst,
1902, aud if, within ninety days from the. per-
sonal service of this notice, within ninety
days after the publication thereof, you and each
of you fail or refuse to contribute your proper
tiogs of such expenditure co-owners, your
and each of your interests IN said claim will be-
come the property of the subscriber, your CO.
owner, who has made the required expendit-
ure for said years, by the terms of said section.
DOMINlCk MARTELLO,
Central City, Colo, Jan. 3. 1903.
first pub Jan S-last Apr9
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Administrators sale of Real Estate.

STATE OF COLORADO,
County of Gilpin.
In the County Court, in Probate, March term,
1903.
Henry A. Hicks, administrator of the estate of
Michael stedman' deSsased. &Ss% Petitioner.
Christopher Stedman and Thomas Stedman,
brothers, and the children and heirs at Law of
Sarah Stedman Bradford a deceased sister of
the said Michael Stedman, deceased. said
children being seven in number and the names
OF which are unknown. all heirs at law OF the
said Michael StedmaD, deceased. Respondents.
Public notice is hereby given that the undes-
signed, Henry A. Hicks, as administrator of the
estate of Michael Stedmanr deceased in pus-
suance OF the authority in him vested by a Ger
Colorado. duly entered in the above We entitled
March A. D., 1903 will procsed to sell at private
sale at the County Court Room in Central City
Gilpin County; Colorado, on SATURDAY, the 2sth
forenoon OF said day, the following. described
real estate. situate in the County Of Gilpn Colo
Stedman an deceased. and nd owned % by ii him p'r at the
time OF his death, for the highest and best price
the same will bring in cash; but in no event will
sum than the appraised value thereof. II said
real estate shall not be sold on said day, notice
Is hsTs6y given emf that by virtue S o. provision Of
place and hour above named, from day to day,
and from time to time as the best interest. Of
said estate may seem to require. without further
public notice, until the same shall be sold aud
disposed Of.
The seal estate to be sold hereunder Is des-
cribed Us follows;
An undivided one-half Cf) interest in and to
the Silent Queen, Silent king and North Star
Lodes Mining Claims. patented in one group
as Mineral Survey Lot No. 592A and situated in
Nevada Mining District, Gilpin County, Colo
rado and which said real estate has been ap-
praised at 81, 5000
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand.
And will execute and deliver to the purchas-
er or purchasers certificate of sale for the
n
ton Of said sale by said Conrt,a deed therefore.
Dated at Central City, Colorado, March 9Th,
1913.
HENRY A. HICKS,
Administrator OF the Estate Of Michael Sted-
man, deceased.
First pub. Mar. 5-last Mar. 20. 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Motto, ,f r.rs,is.rs.

Central City. Colorado, December sth. 1902.
To Nicholas Sohweeel. Otto H. E. Goetz, Hugo
Goetz, George W. Bathey and h. W, Davis, and
to each of you: 4-r
You are hereby notified that have expended
during each OF tho years 1898, 1892 1900 and 1901
provements upon the Portland Lode mining
claim, situate in Hswkeye mining district. Gill
pin county Colorado the location TIC certif,ats of
the office of the county clerk and recorder OF
said county, in order to hold said claim under
the provisions OF section 1924 of the revised stat
utes OF the United States and the amendment
thereto. approved January 22nd, 1880, concerning
annual labor upon mining claims being the
amount required to hold said lode, for the said
years, up to December 3lst, 1901 And il within
ninety days from the personal service Of 1his no
tice. or within ninety days after the Publication
thereof, you fail or refuse TO contribute your
proportion of such expenditure as co-owners,
your interest in tho said claim will become the
property of the undersigned. your co-owner who
has made the required expenditure. by the terms
of said section. MICHAEL KANE.
first pub dec 11-last pub March 70.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Notice of Forfeiture.

Central City, Colorado, Jan. I, 1903.
To John Coonrad, or his heirs or assigns:
You are hereby notified that we, the under
signed, have expended during the year 1902,
the sum of one hundred dollars for labor
and Improvements upon the Fraction lode
mining claim, situate in Russell mining
district, Giipin county, Colorado, the location
certificate of said lode being record in book
A. at page 1852, in the Office of the county clerk
and recorder of said county, and in order to
hold said claim under the provisions of section
2a2t of the revised statutes of the United States
and the amendment thereto. approved January
I'd, 1850, concerning annual labor upon mining
claims being the amount required to hold said
claim, for the said years, up to December 3lst,
1902. And if within ninety days from the per-
sonal service of this notice. within ninety
days after the publication thereof you fail or
refuse to contribute your proportion of such ex-
pcnditure as co-owner, your interest in the said
claim will become the property of the under
signed, your co-owners, who have made the re-
quired expenditure by the terms of the said Sec
ton. CHARLES NJ. PlSHON,
d. ZANCANELLA.
first pub Dec 81, 19o2-last pub April 9. 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Notice to Creditors,
In the matter OF the assignment of Joseph r.
Merritt. for the benefit of his creditors

In the matter Of the assignment of Joseph b.
Merritt, for the benefit Of his creditors
You are hereby notified that Joseph b. Merritt.
Of the City Of Central. GiIpin County, Colorado.
has made an assignment to me. the undersigned.
OF all his estate, real, personal and mixed, for
the benefit Of his creditors. which deed of assign
ment IL dated. March II. 1908, and was filed for
record in the office o. the County Clerk and Re
corder Of said Gilpin County, on the 18th day of
March, 1903. and is recorded In Book I47 on page
IT Of the records in said Office
Full and further notified, that the estimated
aggregate value Of all the property of said ns-
signor- is three thousand and two hundred thirty
two dollars and sixty-six cents, (t3.232.68), ca
elusive OF an equity in house and Two lots in
said city of Central.
And the estimated amount of his liabilities il
forty three hundred and one dollars and eleven
cents. ~ S0llD.
And you are hereby further notified To present
your claim, under oath. against said assignor, TO
me. the undersigned assignee, within three
this notice. s7'Et -
Dated, Central City, Colorado, March 10Th, 1908
WILLIAM @. HAYDEN,
Assignee.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
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Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Motto. Of Final settlement.

In the matter of the Estate OF Joseph Katta, de-
ceased.
Notice IL hereby given. that on Monday the 9th
day Of April A. D., 1908. being one OF tho regular
GiIpin County, In tho State OF Colorado. 1
Johanna katta, udninistrntrix OF said estate will
appear before the Judge Of snid Court, present
the approval Of the same, and will then apply to
be discharged an such administrntrix. At which
time and place any person In interest may ap-
pear and present objections to the same. II any
there be.
Dated ut Central City, Colorado, March 18th
JOHANNA KATTA,
Administratrix Of the estate Of Joseph katta,
let pub Mar is-iast Apr ., 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
CENTRAL CRY, Colo, JAN. %, lel

OhNFH"H OHKf' Ovho'' V""' 20 IoOS'
To Anton Bayer and GeorgeR. Tom, and to each
onyou:
You arc hereby notified that have expended
during the year 1902 the sum of one hundred
dollars, In labor and improvements upon the
Gold Lode mining claim, situate In Quartz VAL
ley mining district, GilpiA County, Colorado, the
amended location certificate OF which il on rec
ord in book i54 at page ~ In the Office of the
der TO hold said claim under the provisions Of
nection 232! Of the revised statutes Of the United
States, and the amendment thereto, approved
January 22d, fss0, concerning annual labor upon
mining claims, being tho amount required to
hold said lode for the said year, up to December
sonal service Of this notice, or within ninety
days after the publication Of this notice, you fail
or refuse to contribnte your proportion Of such
Oh expenditure nm co-owners your interest In tbs
said claim will become the property OF the un-
dersigned, your co-owner who has made the re-
ED. WHITMAN.
first pub Jan 2D-lnst April 30, 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-19
Announcement!

Having decided moving Business about
April L. 1908, from its present location Lawrence
St the formerly occupied by the Mueller
Com Co. Gregory ST., have decided to dis
continue present system of credit and establish
strictly cash business which will enable to sell
goods at greatly reduced prices, aud we aim to give
our patrons the benefit of this reduction. We shall
continue to carry in stock full line of Groceries,
Meats Fruits and Vegetables
We invite you to inspect goods and get our
prices, we know we can please YOU We trust this
change will appeal to your wisdom.
Thanking you for your past as well as future pat
ronage, we beg to remain, Yours Very Sincerely
The PEOPLES MERo Co.