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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
MERCHANT MARINE LEAGUE.
Formed to Restore American Flag to
the High Seas.

Cleveland, Nov 2S,-At meeting
OF prominent business men held at the
Union club here, the National Mer-
chant Marine League of the United
States has been organized with the
object of restoring the American flag
to the high seas. The following Of
ticers were elected:
President, Harvey ID. Goulder; vice
president Aaron Vanderbilt; secre-
tary, j. A. Hentor; treasurer, j. j. Sui
livan,
The resolutions adopted declare that
"the foreign commerce of the United
States has grown to the great total OF
$4,000, 100000 per annum, and the coun-
try's whole prosperity depends upon
the undisturbed continuation and ex-
tension of this commerce, Yet 1t is
being carried over sea today under
foreign flags, The tonnage OF Amer
ican ships engaged In the foreign trade
aggregate only $4,000 tons, while
there Is not today single ship build
ing any where In the United States
for this trade The situation Is crit
ical and calls for immediate action
Vice presidents of the league will
later be chosen from each state In the
Union in order to make 1t national In
scope.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
A Heavy Load.

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
MAKES SENSATIONAL CHARGE
Former Mayor Perry Says SALISBURY
Tried to Bribe Him.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Nov. 23.-Ex-
Mayor George r. Perry, now on trial
charged with bribery in connection
with the Lake Michigan water deal.
made a sensational charge on the wit
ness stand during the day against
Liant X. Salisbury. chief witness for the
people in the water deal cases, who
alleges he paid Perry bribe of 1888.
He swore that Salisbury made an at
tempt to bribe him previous TO the
water deal and during Perry's first
term as mayor Salisbury then was at
torney for a local street railway COM
pany and wanted to get an ordinance
through the council. He sought Per-
RVS help, the ex-mayor testified. saying
that there was good thing in II for
the mayor as well as good fee for
himself. Perry refused, vetoed the or
linance and blocked the council when
1t attempted TO pass the ordinance
over his Veto
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
LAWSON RECEIVES NOTICE.
Boston Man Learns of Big Suit Filed
AGAINST Him.

Boston, Nov. 23.-Thomas w. Law
son said that service had been made
upon him OF papers in suit for $780,
600 brought by persons In New YORK,
but that he was ignorant both as to
the contents of the documents and the
individuals named therein. He said
that he had never heard of either Full
Ter or Coudert before and that the
matter was "all Greek" to him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 23.-At War
trace, Tenn, passenger train struck
a buggy containing three occupants,
killing Miss Sadie Waite, aged sixteen.
and mangling her brother, aged twelve.
SO badly that he cannot recover. The
other occupant escaped uninjured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
A Runaway Bicycle,

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of J. b. Orner, Franklin Grove, III
1t developed stubborn ulcer unyieio
ing to doctors and remedies for foul
wears. Then Bucklen's Arnica Saivt
cured. It's just as good for Burns
Scalds. Skin Eruptions and Piles. 2oc
at Stoddard & Halstead's Drug Store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23

viii BE Appointed Commander Of
North Atlantic Fleet.

washington, Nov. 23.-Rear Ad-
miral Robley ID. Evans, now president
OF the lighthouse board, will be ap-
pointed to the supreme command OF
the North Atlantic fleet when Rear Ad-
miral Barker retires next March. Rear
Admiral Davis will be second In COM
mand.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
CARNEGIE TO BUY AN ESTATE.
VIII Purchase Property Of the Late
Whitaker Wright.

London Nov. "a provincial pa
per says Andrew Carnegie has pur-
chased or is about to purchase for
S3,750 900 Lea Park. the late Whit
aker Wright's estate in Surrey, with
the object of establishing national
conyaIescent home.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
Russians Going to Shanghai.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Mr. Fowler
the American consul at Chefoo. cables
the state department that the Chinese
government has ordered one of its
cruisers to convey to Shanghai the Of
fcers and men of the Russian destroy
er Rastoropny, which was recently
blown up In Chefoo harbor
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23

Chicago. Nov. 23-Evidence has
been unearthed by the police indicat-
ing that MIR. Dove, the mysterious
passenger who engaged the automobile
in which Chauffeur William Bate was
found dead with two bullet wounds In
his head at Lemont Friday night. was
in hiding in a Joliet clearinghouse as
late as sundown Sunday night, forty
two hours after the crime was commit
ted. The clew, which sends the de-
tectives off on the first tangible scent
picked ND since the finding OF the
body, was discovered at Romeo, a VII
lage a few miles out of Joliet. Mayor
Crolius of Joliet, early in the day, sent
word to the Chicago detectives at Lee
mont that the suspect was under sur
yeillance and would be arrested within
twenty-four hours.
Frederick Doehly, a saloonkeeper at
Romeo told the detectives that early
Saturday morning stranger walked
into his barroom He carried shah
by canvas suit case to which was
strapped. with the lining outward, a
light overcoat.
The man walked neryously about in
the tavern for three hours when ne
walked out and boarded a car going
In the direction of Joliet
Answered Description of Dove.
ON the car rode Miss Farrell, the
village school mistress, who noted her
fellow traveller minutely. Her atten-
tion was attracted by his extreme ner'
vousness. Both Doehly and Miss Far
rell. when questioned by the detectives,
described the man in detail In every
point they pictured Mr. Dove.
III. Hauser says the stranger stopped
al his clearinghouse in Joliet over
night. He was very nervous. and at
dark the next night he sneaked out
and went to the depot.
An eve witness of the mysterious
murder of Chaffeur Bate has been
found in John Hennes, young farmer
who lives one mile north of the place
on Archer road at which the automo-
bile containing Bates body was dis
covered. Hennes said he was aroused
about III O'Clock by the noise of an au'
tomobile and just as the machine near
ed his place he heard loud voices, as
if the occupants of the machine were
uuarrelling. He arose from bed and
saw an automobile passing in 'front.' oil
the house. The machine seemed 10 be
swaying from side to side, its occu
pants were talking loudly and one OF
them seemed to be standing up in the
rear seat Suddenly the person in the
rear held revolver at arms length
and fired straight ahead. The machine
continued on its way and Hennes
heard nothing more.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
YOUNG Girl Suicides.

st. Paul, Nov. 23.-May Mead. .
nineteen-year-old girl known In resorts
about town as Grace Livingstone, died
in the police ambulance on the way
to the city hospital during the eve
ming. An overdose of morphine was
the cause of death. She had quarrel
led with her lover.
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IN ORDER TO CARRY ON WAR
Japanese People Are Offering Goods
at Low Prices.

San Francisco, Nov, 23.-The 60.
lector of the port of San Francisco
says that an exceptionally large
amount of Japanese goods are coming
here and that the increase of importa-
tions has been SO large that the Gus
toms officials cannot handle the goods
The occasion OF the exceptionally
heavy importations is that the Japa
nese people are Offering their manu-
factures at low prices in order to help
raise money for carrying on the war
with Russia
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
aRslraATloN TREATY SIGNED.
Agreement With Germany Concluded
In Washinuton.

Washington, Nov. 23.-The Amer
ican-German arbitration treaty was
signed at 1890 a. m. at the state de-
partment by Secretary Hay and Baron
Sternburg. the German ambassador. It
is Identical with the American-French
treaty.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
MURDERER Is ARRESTED
SUPPOSE SLAYER Or CHAUFFEUR
BATE CAPTURED IN AN H.
LIMOS TOWN.
An EYE WITNESS TELLS HIS STORY
YOUNG FARMER SAYS He SAW A
PERSON IN AN AUTOMOBILE
FIRE A SHOT.

Chicago, Nov 23-"Mr. Dove" the
alleged murderer of William Bate, the
chauffeur whose dead body was found
in an automobile near Lemont, is re-
ported to have been captured at
small station on the Rock Island rail-
road between Minooka, ILL.,, and Nor
ris, Ill.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
QUIET AROUND MukDEN.
General Sakharoff Reports No Fight
ING on Nov. 81.

ST. Petersburg, Nov. ga dispatch
received from General Sakharoff near
Mukkden announces that the day OF
Nov. q and the night of the same day
paSsed quietly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
PLACES FOR ALExiEFF.
Appointed to Commission of Ministers
and Member of Empire Council.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 23.-An impe-
rial decree just issued appoints Vice
roy Alexieff member of the council
OF the empire and one of the commits
sion of ministers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23
,nc,cares GOOD Financial Condition.

Washington Nov. 23-The call on
national bank repositories for 25 per
cent OF government deposits has Great
ed no furry, and according 70 Secre-
tary Shaw, indicates an excellent fnan-
cial condition generally.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-11-23

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CHURCH NOTES,

The finest dity and village churches are painted with the Longman & Mar tinez Paints, and we want every Church to accept our donation when ever they paint.
 8 & make IA, therefore when you want fourteen gallons of paint, buy only eight of l.. & M. and mix six gal. Ions of pure Linseed Oil with it, mak ing actual cost of paint about s1. .2O. .pel gallon.
 Don't pay s1.50 gallon for Linseed Oil (worth 60 cents) which you dt when you buy other paints in a car with paint label on 1t.
 Many houses are we'll painted with four gallons of L. & M. and three gal Ions of Linseed Oil mixed herewith
 Wears and covers like gold.
 These Celebrated Paints are sold b. Watts & Coggswell, Washington Depot Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; c M. Beach, New Milford; Smith { Sons, West Cornwall.
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in Newtown, Tuesday, taking dinner at the Grand Central hotel.
LADIES' NIGHT BANQUET

OF THE MEMS CLUB, HELD AT THE
 GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL, LAST WEEK
 THURSDAY NIGHT.
 The ladies' night banquet of the Mems club at the Grand Central hotel, last week Thursday night, was an en- joyable social function, the guests being confined to the wives and lady friends of the members. After atten tion to the choice spread prepared by Mine Host Houlihan, Rev J. H. George, the president, gave a few words of welcome and happily filled the post as toastmaster. Rev Otis ". Barker re- sponded to the toast, 1.-The Ladies, /" Prof 0. S. Platt to "The Ladies' Bon nets" :" and A. F. Smith to 'OHr Bach elOrs and their Prospects" Amusing selections were read by M. A. Todd and J. J. NOrthr0p. The committee having the event in charge consisted of Rev o. w. Barker, Robert H. Beers and John J. Northrop. Those present were: Rev J. Fl. George and Miss George, Prof and Mrs c. s. Platt, J. J. NOrthrop, Miss Hattie Northrop, P. H. Mccarthy, Miss McCauley, Rev and Mrs O. W. Barker, MT and Mrs M. A. Todd, Mrs Kox, pr and Mrs 4. L. Schuyler, MT and Mrs R. H. Beers, MT and Mrs 0. F. Beardsley, Dr and Mrs F. J. Gale, A. P. Smith and E. B. HaZen.
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NICHOLS.

CHILDREN's DAY AT THE METHODIST
 CHURCH. Children's day was observed at the Methodist church, last Sunday. A fine program was rendered in the even- MT and Mrs Lyman of Stratford and Miss Ethel Lyman, who recited. Short addresses were made by Rev H. 0. Gilman and MT Harvey of New Ha- ven. The program was as follows: Prelude and song, School. Prayer by pastor. Recitation, Allan Plumb. Song by school.
 "A Little Worker" Lottie Sanford. "Bible Stories," Harold Curtis. "The Gardner" Clifford Owens. Duet and chorus, School. "Welcome Day." Dora Sanford. "A Little Travellers Greeting," Er- nest Owns.
 Our Leaders Praise We Sing" Er- win Haug.
 "Do All You Can," Frank Noonan. "Wayside Temples" Mrs French's class.
 Song, Allan Plumb.
 "Happy June," Mabel Mo Clellan. Song, John Mills.
 "Let Us Rejojce,' Theodore Cooper. "Just Daisies," Primary. Song, School.
 "Everything Useful" Vera Gran son.
 "Be Sweet," Marjorie Curtis. "What Can Little Children Do" Two children.
 Song by school.
 "Joy Bells," Edna Sanford.
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Ten Pages.
TOWN TOPICS
POMONA MEETING AT BROOK
 FIELD.

POMONA MEETING AT BROOK.
 FIELD.
 A LARGE AND ENJOYABLE GATHERING.
 Those who failed to attend the meet ing of Fairfield County Pomona Grange at Brooktield, last week We'd nesday, missed one O: the best sessions held in a long time. The day was suspicious for the occasion, the people courteous and hospitable and the pro- visions plentiful. The morning session was devoted to the regular order of business and initiating class of six in full form in the fifth degree as fol- lows: 0. B. Hawley, Mary w. Hawley, W. H. Blackman, Lyman P: Frisbie of Brooktield, Willard s: Gillette and Clarence Andrews of Easton. Brook field certainly carried of the honors at noon for a small town. Over 100 sat down to a most bountiful collation., consisting of sandwiches, biscuit, cake, pie, meats, coffee, buildings, fruit of all kinds and delicious ice cream. It was we'll served and the score of workers did their parts to perfection. In the afternoon the lecturer, Mrs Helen H.. Godfrey, was we'll supported and gave an interesting program. It opened with piano solo by Mrs Francis of BrOOkfield. Mrs Mitchell of NewtOwn read At night when the chores are done." Miss Addis rendered very sweetly vocal solo, "Fairy Love Song" " and responded to an encore. Brother Blackman of Brookfeld gave decla- nation, with good expression and voice of "The Spade" The worthy state master, Hon o. s. Wood, was present and held the attention of the audience while he spoke for the good of the or der. Miss Satterlee of New Fairfield, who is pleasing to an audience, recited "Aunt Hattie's Gossip" and respond Girl" Miss Addis sang "Little Boy Blue," and responded to an encore. Mrs Brundage of Danbury gave one of her comic selections, which brought down the house. A vote of thanks was extended to Brookfield Grange and the worthy lecturer. The next meeting will be held at Nortield in September.
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ST ROSES CHURCH.
A FINE CONCERT IN PROSPECT.

Under the auspices of the Sisters of Mercy grand concert is to be given in the Town hall, Friday, June IT, followed by a dance and refreshments, to which all are invited. The artists are from New Haven, Bridgeport and New York. They will render some of the best selections ever heard in this vicinity. Miss Margaret Hogan, who always delights her hearers, will sing with MT Crab of New Haven, who has just returned from Europe and who possesses fine baritone voice, MT Tom linson of Bridgeport, whose voice was so much admired here on former Oc- caston, Miss Mary Lynch, one of New Haven's fine contralto singers, accom- panied by Miss Henioler, pianist, and Clarence Dial on cello. :Mrs F. J. Con- beoy and her sister, Miss Agnes De- laney, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Mrs Nadly of New York will delight the audience with choice Srecitations and vocal selections. A pleasing feature of the evening will be the childrens
 flower drill. Tickets 25c. Reserved seats 35c. The M. Steinert & Sons Go. of Danbury will furnish Steinway piano to be used at this con cert. The concert will begin at 8 o'clock.
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PLATTSVILLE.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

LOCAL JOTTINGS.
 Charles Groschel, who runs the store at Plattsville Center. sells the famous Edison phonographs and records, either for cash or on the instalment plan. He is pleased to have you call and inspect any of his photographs MT Groschel is also agent for the Dl Sargent dog remedies, made by Polk Miller Drug Co.,, of Richmond, Va.
 Frederick May, who has been in New York state for several months, has re turned and moved into B. B. Meeker' < tenement house, and is working fol MT Benedict, who runs MT Meeker't farm.
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Emory Sanford of Bedding was il town, Wednesday.

The private school at the Academy, Miss Briscoe, teacher, closed on Tues day noon. The pupils presented the teacher with an umbrella and a hat pin and Master Leonard Wright gave her 8 bouquet of flowers. All of the children who had obeyed the rules and had made progress in their studies re. ceived 8 handsome diploma.
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TRUE HEART DISEASE A RARE
 DISEASE,

The cause of your palpitation is probably pressure arising from, gas in
 the stomach that is gastric indi. gestiOn. A few doses of Cal-cura Sol vent, Dr David Kennedy's new medi.
 cine, will cleanse away the foul ac.
 cumulations and the heart will run quietly and keep good time. Write tc
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At the annual school meeting of Zoar district. held Saturday, June II, 1904, Clark Page was elected district committee and treasurer, no opposing candidate.
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Mrs c. D. Stillson has visited hel parents, MT and Mrs Augustus Peck, in Berkshire.
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Tuesday evening one of the most profitable meetings was held in Taun. ton schoolhouse, led by MT McCready of Hawleyville. Rev MT Barker o1 Newtown and brethren from Plum. trees, also friends from Hawleyville, gave us of their inspiring faith and purpose. It is earnestly hoped that the Taunton people will faithfully up. hold this hour of prayer, which has been such source of strength to many this past year.
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G. Peck on Mt Pleasant for the sum- mer. J. c. North and family of New
 Haven will spend the summer in Wash inptOn
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Mrs c. L. Case and daughter of New Milford were guests, last week, of MT and Mrs Lawrence Taylor. MT Case passed Sunday, the 5th, with them. MT Case is the Adams Express agent at New Milford.
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P. l.. Ronald has opened Castle Ron aid for the summer, arriving with tw Japanese servants on Friday last
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Thomas J. Farrell of Shelton was in town, Tuesday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
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The school meeting in the North Center school district will occur on Saturday night at 7.30 o'clock.
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RECITAL AT BLOWERS HALL
BY PUPILS OF PROF PLATT.

A recital by pupils of Prof c. S. Platt will be given in Glover's hall, Sandy Hook, on Wednesday evening, June 29. A vocalist will appear, and also we'll known elocutionist. The local talent will be assisted by Arthur I. Platt, solo viOliniSt.
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Dr Andrew Egan of New York and
 Rev E. J. Egan of Seabright, N. J.,
 were guests, last week, of Edward Egan on Walnut Tree hill. MT Egan
 returned to Seabright with his son for a short stay.
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B ERKShIRE.
NEWS OF THE WEEK,

NEWS or THE WEEK.
 Mrs James Bedient and son, Stanley, of Wilton, are guests at w. c. Hard s. Mrs Elvira Warner, Mrs Elizabeth Morris and John Benson of Bridgewa- ter were guests of Mrs William Minor at J. W. Partridge's $, Sunday.
 H. c. Gurus and son were in Terry vile, Tuesday.
 Julius Hartwig of New York passed Sunday at his home.
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Henry Camp of Southville has sold six fat steers to s. B. Sanford & Co.,, the hustling market men of the Street.
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Dr A. L. Schuyler and family passed Tuesday with Rev and Mrs Sparklin in South Britain.
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MT and Mrs Edward Waltersdorf had little daughter arrive at their home Friday, June 10.
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Masters Vincent, Lorraine and Peter and Winnie Ward of Waterbury have come to spend the summer with their aunt, Miss Mary Jane Leavey, on Wal nut Tree hill.
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The annual school meeting in Taun- ton district will be held Saturday even ing.
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Dr and Mrs F. J. Gale entertained Miss w. Chidsey of Shelton over Sun day.
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Miss Hattie Camp passed last week in Hartford.
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Miss Annie E. Donlan has received an invitation to attend the graduation of Miss Viola 0. Wernan in Paterson, N J.
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A. Lambach has entertained Albert Bugnon and family of New York.
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R. E. Pardee of Southport and George M. Treat of the Park City were
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William Lawrence, who was once a Taunton boy, was in the district, this week Tuesday, and saw old friends. /
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Mrs Harry Nichols and Miss Jessie of New Haven are at Mrs Addie Nich- OlS' on Mt Pleasant.
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MT Bennett of Cannon has accepted position with R.. c. Mitchell and has moved into his tenement house.
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Mrs L. B. Booth and Philo Booth are at Ossining, N. Y.