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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
NINE CHILDREN KILLED
PREClPiTATED INTO VAULT BY
JoIsTs UNDER FLOORING
GIVING WAY.
ALL THE VICTIMS YOUNG GIRLS
OF THE DOZEN RESCUED ALIVE
HALF ARE LIKELY TO DIE
OF INJURIES.
ALL THE VICTIMS YOUNG GIRLS

Cincinnati, Sept 24-During the
morning recess of the public school at
Pleasant Ridge, about twenty miles
north of this city. nine children lost
their lives. When school recessed
there was playful rush into the out
house, which gave way, precipitating
about twenty children into the vault.
All of the victims were girls, the
oldest being twelve years. The vault
contained over four feet of water. The
nine who were thus killed served to
fill up the vault so that the other
twelve were not drowned. Of the
twelve who were rescued, covered with
the filth of the vault, it is reported
that half of them will die on account
of the internal poisoning. In addition
to their internal sufferings several of
those rescued are reported to have
suffered external injuries in broken
limbs.
1t is stated that the joists under the
flooring gave way and precipitated all
who were in the outhouse at the time.
The whole population soon surrounded
the school grounds and people were
fiocking into town from the surround
ing country. The excitement was in
tensifled by complaints of parents
against school officers, who said that
the building and grounds were In
spected before the opening of school
two weeks ago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
JAPS ASSUME OFFENSIVE
kURoPATKIN REPORTS THEIR AP.
PEARANCE TWELVE MILES
FROM MUkDEN.

st. Petersburg, Sept 24.--General
Kuropatkin telegraphs that the Jap
anese have assumed the offensive from
Bentsiaputze, on Da pass, which Is on
the railroad between Mukden and Fu-
shun, about twelve miles from Muk-
den.
brief telegram was also received
from Lieutenant General Sakharoff an
nouncing the advance of the Japanese
from Bentsiaputze on the village near
Flu pass, east OF Mukden and the site
Of the imperial tombs, which is likely
to revive the fears expressed at Pc
king that an engagement may be
fought at the burial place Of the Man
chu dynasty. No mention Is made OF
resistance to the advance, but it is not
believed this indicates that the Rus
SLAMS do not intend to further oppose
the march of the Japanese on Muk-
den 1t probably signifies that the
Japanese force is using the small road
TO Flu pass, between the highways
leading to Mukden and Fushun, with
the intention of isolating the Russian
columns guarding Fushun.
The Japanese are still trying 10
turn General kuropatkin's left flank,
but there Is no indication of their NOV
ing west OF the Hun river.
Sinmintin is still held by the Cos
sacks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
ASSUME OFFENSIVE AGAINST Flu
PASS, ABOUT TWELVE MILES
FROM MUkDEN.
TOXIC REPORTS FIGHTING WITH
RUSSIANS AT TELLING AND
SANLUNGkU.
WAR DISPATCHES SUMMARIZED.

That Oyama's forces are on the
move is indicated In the days advices,
but his strategy Is not disclosed. Ku-
ropatkin reports that the Japanese
have assumed the offensive on Flu
pass, about twelve miles from Mukden,
the object of the movement being con-
strued in st. Petersburg as an attempt
to isolate the Russian columns guard
ing Fushun Russian advices say that
the main purpose of the Japanese
seems to be to turn the Russian left
flank.
A report that the Vladivostok squad
ron has left port Is not confirmed by
the admiralty. Toxic reports engage
ments on Sept. 20 between the Japan
ese advance detachments and Rus
sian force at Telling and Sanlungku.
1t is rot clear whether or not Tie pass
Is meant.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
TRAIN RoBBER SENTENCED.
George r. Hammond Goes to Prisor
for Fifteen Years.

Phillipsburg, Mont, Sept. "a
George f. Hammond, who confessed to
holding up the North Coast Limited
passenger train on the Northern Pa
cific railway at Bearmouth last June
In the district court here pleaded
guilty to a charge of grand larceny
and burglary and was Immediately
sentenced to fifteen years in prison al
hard labor.
1t had been the intention to try
Hammond on charge of numbering
Engineer Dan O'Neill, who was killed
In the hold-up at Bearmouth, but the
evidence obtained by the officers was
deemed insufficient
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
DEATH AT A BANQUET.
Cincinnati Man Expires While Re
spending to Toast.

Frontenac, N. Y, Sept. 24.-Death
sat at the banquet of members OF the
Western Union of Fire Underwriters
here. H. M. Magill of Cincinnati,
while responding to toast celebrat-
ing the twenty-fifth anniversary OF the
organization, fell forward and died
soon afterward
Mr.. Magill was reviewing the careers
OF the presidents OF the organization
and had just closed humorous refer
ence to himself as past president when
he expressed his good wishes for the
health and long life of his associates
and friends. He grew suddenly pale
and fell forward on the table.
Friends quickly attempted to revive
him and physician was summoned,
but life was soon extinct.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
LEAGUE OF REPUBLICAN CLUBS
Final Details of the National Conven'
tion ARRANGED.

New York, Sept. 24.-Final details
for the national convention of Repub-
lican clubs at Indianapolis Oct. s and
6 were arranged at conference be-
tween Chairman Cortelyou of the ma
tional committee and Sid b. Redding,
treasurer OF the league Provision has
teen made for the accommodation OF
1000 delegates. Senator Fairbanks,
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, Sec
retary of War Taft, Senator Beveridge
of Indiana and George A. knight of
California will address mass meetings
at Indianapolis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
DEED OF INSANE MAN.
Attempt to Assassinate Chief of Police
of Odessa.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 24.-According
to information furnished to the Asso-
ciated Press by the minister OF the
interior the attempt to shoot Chief OF
Police Neidgardt at Odessa by young
man who fired revolver at him from
a distance of six PAGES was not con-
nected with the Jewish question or the
mobilization Of troops now proceed
ing in Odessa. The man who tried to
assassinate nj. Neidgardt was evident
ly a Russian factory employe. When
arrested by M. Neidgardt he shouted
Long live labor" He obstinately re-
fused to disclose his name and is not
believed to have accomplices. Prob
ably the would-be assassin Is person
of unsound mind who wished to initiate
Sasoneft, the assassin of the interior
minister, Won Plehve. This belief is
confirmed by the absence OF labor trou-
bles at Odessa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24

Bees Honey and Tar is different from
all other remedies offered for the relief
of cough, lung and bronchial troubles
1t contains Antiseptic properties that
destroy the germs, and Solvent proper
ties that cut the phlegm, allowing it to
be thrown off, moves the bowels gently
Cures Group, Whooping Cough and
Colds in one night.-Stoddard d Hal.
tead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
SETTLED BY APOLOGIES.
Recent Conflicts Between Chinese and
Foreigners.

Peking, Sept. 24.-The conflict be-
tween Chinese and Italian soldiers
Sept Is, during which one of the ltal-
ians fired two shots into the residence
of General Chang, the Chinese COM
mander-in-chief. has given rise to
nothing serious The incident will be
terminated by an apology, which, how
ever, has not yet been rendered
The assault by Chinese on the COM
mander of the French legation guard,
Captain Laribe, Monday, while taking
photographs from a roof Of the For
hidden City, which was Immediately
settled by an apology, was apparently
due to Chinese soldiers thinking the
captain was an Italian, which caused
them to attack him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
RUSSIANS DRIVEN OUT.
Fighting Occurs Sixty Miles Northeast
of Liaoyanq.

Toxic, Sept. 24.-An official tele-
gram reports that fights have taken
place at the towns of Telling and San
lungku, sixty miles northeast OF Lao
yang, on Sept. 20. The dispatch says:
"Our detachment advanced through
Heiniuchuang on Sept. 20 and attacked
the enemy, consisting of one company
OF infantry some cavalry and ma
chine gun stationed at Telling, and a
battalion OF infantry, 500 cavalry, six
uuickfiring and one machine gun, sta
tioned at Sanlungku, which lies eight
miles north of Telling. The Russians,
who were driven off to the northward,
left nineteen dead behind them. We
captured some spoils. Our losses were
very slight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
FORMERLY A NORTH DAkOTAN
General Harrison Allen Dies Suddenly
at Washington.

Washington, Sept. 24.-General Har-
rison Allen, deputy auditor for the
postoflce department, died suddenly
at his residence in Washington Fri
day, aged sixty-nine years.
General Allen was born in Pennsyl-
vania, but moved to Fargo, N. d., upon
receiving the appointment of United
States marshal for that district. He
was appointed to the position of dep
uty auditor in July, 1901, by President
Mckinley. Before leaving Pennsyl
vania he held the Office of auditor OF
the state. He served with distinction
in the Union army during the Civil
war and was personally commended
by General Meade for bravery at Get
tysburg.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
Coal for Viadivostok.

London, Sept 24.-Russian agents
are displaying great activity in secur-
ing coal at Liverpool for Vladivostok.
They offer So per ton, plus per cent
upon the ships departure and another
$3.75 on arrival at Vladivostok. The
firms generally are fighting shy, but a
few ships have been dispatched, Hong
kong being the ostensible destination.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
Russia Still Considers Coal Absolute
Contraband.


ST. Petersburg, Sept. 24.-According
to the present status Vi the negotia-
tions of the United States and Great
Britain with Russia on the matter OF
contraband OF war ioodstuffs alone
have been formally declared condi-
tional contraband
Russia has notified Great Britain
that she has no intention TO depart
from her original view that coal is
absolute eontraband. At the same time
it is understood that Foreign Minister
Lamsdorfe has given Sir Charles Har-
dinge, the British ambassador, a verbal
assurance of Russia's desire to apply
the rule with the greatest leniency.
The same assurance applies to all
articles of dual use enumerated in
article of Russias declaration on
cOntraband.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
JAPANESE SPIES ARE ACTIVE.
Russians Unable to Veil Their Con-
templated Actions.

Berlin. Sept. 24.-Captain Klado,
one of Admiral Skrydloff's staff Off
GERS, has returned from Vladivostok
to ST. Petersburg, where, according to
German correspondents, he has been
giving his views of the situation. He
complains that the Russians can make
no plans which are not revealed to the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
AN EXCEPTIONAL HONOR.
American Minister Invited to Dine
With Turkish Ruler.

Paris, Sept. 24.--The correspondent
of the Temps at Constantinople, refer
ring to the fact that the American
minister, Mr.. Leishman, was invited
by the sultan to dine at the palace
Wednesday evening, telegraphs:
This exceptional act of gracious
ness is considered an augury of the
solution of the pending Turkish-Amer-
lean question.
"The Turkish admiralty has been
commanded to order number of tor
pedo boats from American and Euro
pean shipyards."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
RESERVES CAUSE RIOT.

Russian Soldiers Resist Orders to Go
to the Front.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 24.-The dis
turbances which occurred at Odessa
last week are now said not TO have
been anti-Jewish, but anti-military,
and to have been caused by reserve
men, who, it is alleged, refused TO go
to the Far East. A detachment OF
regular troops sent to suppress the
disturbance is said to have refused to
obey orders
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
On CHARGE of counterfeitlna.

Cincinnati. Sept. 24.--Newton Jones
ana John Taylor were arrested by
secret service officers in Newport,
Nv charged with counterfeiting. Their
entire outfit was captured. The oifi-
GERS state that the dies were still hot
from the metal when the outfit was
seized i'm Newport. Both men are we'll
known residents Of Newport,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
Convicted Of Soliciting Bribe.

Milwaukee, Sept 24.-ln the munic-
ipal court, Judge Brazee presiding, a
jury found ex-Alderman A. c. Weissen-
born guilty as charged of soliciting a
bribe of s100 from Attorney F. j..
Brochardt. His attorneys entered a
motion for new trial.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
BRIDGE KILLS TWO.
Many Injured by Falling Pier In lndiar
Territory.

Vineta, l. T., Sept 24.-The east
pier of steel toll bridge being erect
ed over Grand river at Carrys ferry
fell, killing two men, fatally injuring
three and injuring twenty-one others,
some of whom suffered broken limbs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
SEVERAL REPORTED KILLED.
Fast Freight Hits Wagon Loaded With
Dynamite.

Cumberland, Md, Sept. PA fast
freight train on the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad struck a wagon loaded
with dynamite on a road crossing at
North Branch, six miles east of Cum
berland The engine and some freight
cars were demolished. Several people
are reported killed and injured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24

Japanese BY chinese spies. rms was
the case with the design of uniting the
Port Arthur and Vladivostok squad
rons, which was communicated to the
japanese in ample time for them to
adopt counter measures.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
There 10 no Rochelle 6sits, AIuns
Limo or Ammonia in food made witH
Calumet
Baking
Powder
-HoTI IN THE BAKING POWDER TRUST
u makoo pure food

MISTAKEN FOR CHICKEN THIEF.
Wife Shoots Her Husband Dead in
Iowa.
Mount Ayr, Ia, Sept. 24.--Mistaking
him for chicken thief Mrs. Peter
Lewis fatally shot her husband at
their farmhouse He died a few hours
later
Lewis returned Unexpectedly from
watching neighbors sick wife, Mrs.
Lewis though him a thief, opened a
window and fired on him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
Russian Cruisers at Suez.

Suez, Sept. 24.-TLe Russian aux
Hilary cruisers st. Petersburg and
Smolensh arrived here during the dag.
ONLY EoOc 5TUFFS EXCEPTED.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24

A Las Palmas dispatch dated Thurs
day said the Russian cruiser Terek,
which had been stopping British YES
sells in the vicinity OF Gibraltar, had
begun coaling there, but that on In
structions received from Madrid she
had been ordered to leave Las PalmaS.
Her commander replied that he was
unable to put to sea owing to his YES
sells engines needing repairs.
The cruiser, however, was forbidden
to take on board any more coal, any
water or stores
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-24
BRITISH CRUISERS ON HAND
Reach Canary Islands, Where Russian
Warsnip Is Anchored.

Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Sept,
24.-The British cruisers st. George
and Brilliant arrived here and an
chored during the morning.
The Russian cruiser Terek, which
began coaling here Thursday but was
ordered to leave Las Palmas following
instructions received from Madrid,
sailed at noon. Her destination is not
known.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08

1t seems to us. that the public pulse
has been well sounded on the question
of paying out a large sum of money
for the maintenance of the National
Guard, and the general opinion is that
such would be waste of funds. Many
good people feel natural pride in a
strong military establishment. This
feeling is world wide. But here in Ha-
waii such is entirely unnecessary and
the cost of it is very great. Governor
Carter should at once cut out the ap-
preparation, BY assessing each man
one dollar a month after that the
companies will be able to maintain
themselves even better than now and
leave the pubic's money for pressing
work.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08

Reports heard from Hawaii and
Maui are 10 the effect that they are
ready and ripe for change. Steps
have already been taken by many to
declare themselves, and are only
awaiting recognition, looking forward
to the time when they will be received
into the fold of the ever hopeful and
faithful. Oahu also is vigilant and
ready. Many have already severed
themselves from the old rut and have
made declarations of their intentions.
And, as already stated, knowing this
attitude among the people, these lead
ers attempt to throw stumbling blocks
in the way OF the accomplishment of
their desires; but in this obstruction
policy they have counted without
their host and will soon rue the day
A few have already come and are
treated with disappointment, discomflt.
ure and chagrin, but nothing dismay-
ed, such treatment will spur them for
ward with more energy to realization
Of their desires. The action is done
without any saving feature and these
politicians have only themselves to
blame for playing with those danger
GUS weapons-the two-edged swords.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08

The Independent must give credit to
Governor Carter for calling Hawaii
ans into conference with him. 1t is
the first recognition given Hawaiians
since the overthrow in 1893. Further
more, 1t is appreciated, because it is
now known that he means to be near
the people by holding consultations
with them, and in such manner
know one another by contact and be
able to sound the mind and feel the
pulse of those governed as well as
those who wish to govern
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08

and Of standing are required, In the
past the services of such men were
acquired. From that standard, how
ever, the department has fallen to-
the level Of being a legal kindergarten
and a public farce. That is why the
Government is losing so many of its
important cases. The Attorney-Gener-
ais department is unable to present
them properly with the natural result
that they fall through. There is no
way of remedying the defect save
alone by replacing the kids" with
men of experience and brains
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08
Executive And Reduction.

Believing as we do that 1t is rightly
within the Executive prerogative to
retrench, in the matter of the running
expenses of the Government, by cur
tailment of certain unnecessary offices
that arfe now clogging the machinery,
by Withholding the appropriations of
certain unnecessary public works that
the people can get along well enough
without for the time being, and by re-
ducing certain salaries not specifically
appropriated but passed in lump sums;
yet we do not believe that it can
touch any specific salary items, for the
moment it does, it is then going be-
yond its scope. 1t dare not assume
any legislative function, that strictly
belonging to the Legislature; and the
moment it trenches without it's sphere
of influence. it will then be deemed
revolutionary.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08
TOPICS OR 7HR DAY.

Governor Carter does not want to
shoulder the responsibility Of calling
special session of the Legislature. He
wants the responsibility to lay with
the people. But what is he Governor
for then, if not to assume certain re-
sponsibilities commensurate with the
exigencies and necessities of the
times.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08
Our Legal Kindergarten.

In characterizing the members of
the Attorney Generals department as
kids" the Maui News struck the
mark, but did not go far enough. Not
one lawyer in the department has ever
been able to earn even a respectfully
comfortable living in his profession.
Not one has ever been regarded as a
man of any ability. In fact. they
have, one and all, been considered le-
gal weaklings. How they ever got in
to Office must be regarded as an addi-
tion to the Seven Wonders of the
World. Perhaps Attorney General An
drews could explain were it not for the
fact that he too is no lawyer and never
will be one, and the case is probably
one of birds OF feather" hocking to-
gether.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08
Opposed To Special Session.
revolutionary.

Secretary Atkinson is opposed to
the special session proposition, for
fear ''the lawmakers would go to work
on new County Act and forget all
about financial matters" How did he
know that? 1t is all supposition on
his part. And so does that other Jack,
who played his brief authority as a
County Supervisor for a while. He is
credited as saying: What do we need
special session of the Legislature
for? We have had ALI the Legislatures
we want" AS this one feels there is
no guarantee, they will start on the
County Act as soon as they get togeth-
err Who says SO? Republicans con-
troll the Legislature and why can't
they control the members and give the
Governor the guarantee? But he says
further that he for one, has had all
he wants of County government.
Didn't we say so once? Ha, ha ,ha,
you've got your belly full, eh?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08
y. >. znszA. Proprietor and ruh
TUESDAY. MARCH 8, 1904.
KALAU'S ITALIAN HAND.

The action of the Home Rule Exec
utive Committee last Thursday in
postponing the coming together of
that party's convention, which was to
meet next Monday week, is a political
stroke by certain leaders tarred with
the Kalauokalani brush. This stroke
was no doubt played by that veteran
nonentity, and much over-rated Sena-
tor, whose term will soon expire by
limitation. Over six months ago, if
We mistake not, this meeting of the
convention was authorized, and it has
been looked forward to as the one
body to bring about better under
standing with the Democratic party,
but by one fell swoop of the veteran
arch schemer, in meeting of about
one-third of the whole, 1t has so far
received it's quietus for the time being,
unless revived and called into being
by some other procedure We are of
the opinion that this action is fool
ish step taken by them, as we are now
within "the ides of March" which
may portend direful disaster to those
guilty of playing with lrebrands. AS
they are bent on preventing what is to
come, but come it will, and they can
not prevent such contamination, as
coming events cast their shadows be-
fore"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08

AS the present condition Of affairs
were forced upon this country, we
are of the opinion that those who are
responsible for It should be made to
suffer. Why shouldn't they? They
wanted 1t and now they've got it. But
instead of their bearing the burden for
their indiscretion, in seeking the 2
cent bounty upon sugar under the Nc
Kinley bill, all will have to suffer
alike They escape and TIE people get
scorched.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08

Despite the effort in certain quarters
to besmirch the reputation of a young
lawyer for alleged connection with the
Ten Dollar Club" Ga charge that has
proved not to be true), the young law
yer in question gives up an important
business trip to remain here and SEQ
the thing out Tt& facts show con-
clusively that the attorney is the vio-
tim of attempted persecution, but that
he steps in and declines to be perse-
cuted for acts which he did not COM
NIT.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-03-08

Commodities are not any cheaper
now, since the merchants are doing a
non-licensed business, than they were
before when they paid licenses for the
privilege of doing business here. What
is the reason? They have saved their
license fees and the people still pay
the same old prices. Peculiar, isn't it?