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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
PASSING OF BlLLoWY SKIRTS.

The billowy evening gown is an extravaganza gar
1neut and always more less of anxiety, entail
ing repair Of some kind, If not the actual replacing
Of frils after each time of wearing. This fact TO-
gether with a desire for change is beginning 10 tell
upon the popularity of the hiIlowy Ea5dety OF
adoption OF more solid and lasting materials for
evening wear. These are not difficult TO ind, and
in the soft oriental satins and taffetas, in the
brocades and chiffon velvets. which are light In
actual weight though rich and dignihed IN appear
ance the foamy and himsy fabrics OF the last
few seasons VIII find formidable rivals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26

In package received Were ten beautiful bags
Tor the Little Mothers Christmas festival. Mrs.
stephen Woods. of White Plains. supplied all the
nlttens and toys for the bags and made five. The
o'her hve We're made by Miss Frda L. Seidel, of
arlington: \. j.. and each one bears one OF the
liitlals OF The name of the little boy, James the
o4 9s OF Mrs Woods, I'm whose memory this helpful
Ell was sent. The request is made that the bags
snau De given to those children whose hear
she same initials. Miss SteideI also sent books
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
THIS RouNDsMAN A PLAYWRIGHT

Roundsman FOgarty. who marches at the head
of the police band and has charge Of the theatre
squad. has yielded TO the influence of the Rtalto
and will bring out play OF his own next Tuesday
night. Like a true artist rosarty writes Of the
things he knowe best, the police and the Tender
lon. The play. which Is given In aid OF the police
band and dunn corps. is Behind the Green
Lights and its scenes from the Tenderioin under
the administration of a model captain will be-
shown al the Grand Central Palace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
WOMAN BEATS MAN HUsKING CORN
Cleans Ninety-one Bushels in Day-Thinks
She Can Equal Iowa Record.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Sioux City, Iowa, Nov. 25.-NIiss Emma Hurstad
OF Sloan in nine hours husked ninety-oue bushels
of and, in competition with the best men in
the neghborhood. carried off the prize She didn't
hurry much and thinks she is good for 30 bushels
I'm daylight TO darkness test, which would equal
the Iowa record. She is 'schoolmarm." who
raised a farm and just turned out for a day to
''show the boys how it ought to be done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
MONEY RECEIVED.

The following sums OF money received too late
to be applied to the Thanksgiving fund. will be
used FOR the coal fund which is of the special
funds that does as much for comfort and cheer
any other: A check from Mrs. Joseph d. Bedle, So
from Mrs. Sarah I. Barton. of Massachusetts. 81
ana s from : + F: H. g. Mrs r. Of staten Island
cents; Mrs. p ". Lincoln, 80 cents; Mrs. H. X. b.
70 cents. and Mss l.. A. Reynolds. 10 cents. for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
ENTERTAINMENT OF TELEeRAPHERs

The second annual entertainment OF Local No. Is
Of the Commercial photographers Union OF America
was held last night at Palm Garden No. $50 East
Flfty-eighth-st. James L. Barry. business agent OF
the Actors Protective Union ARRANGED the pro-
gramme and acted rs stage manager. After the
vaudeville entertainment ball was given which
lasted until a late hour this morning In ,oInt Of
numbers the show was considered to be the largest
ever given by telegraphers In this civ Many
prominent telegraph officials occupied boxes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
NEARLY LOSES LIFE SEEKING RABBIT
Meanwhile the Animal Laughs at Hunter in
Swamp, According to Latest JERSEY Yarn.

Caldwell, n. J., Nov % (SpeciaO.-As Frederick
r. Jordan clerk in grocery store in bloomfield
was hunting rabbits Thanksgiving Day, near
Caldwell. he saw of the animals leave q pile
of underbrush and dart into what is known as
MIXERS swamp. Unconscious of the fact that
the swamp contained many dangerous places Jor-
dan dashed after the rabbit and raised his gun 10
shoot. He had gone only a short distance when
one Of his feet sank In mud up to his ankle and
when he attempted 10 draw 1t out his other foot
went deeper in the mire. He was determined,
however to get shot at the rabbit. and instead of
turning back, he kept on, and found that
his plight growing With every step
he took, the ground grew softer. and times he
sank up to his knees. Twice he sank up 10 his
waist in mud and water.
Finally he compelled to abandon his gun. A
short distance away sat the rabbit which had led
him into the swamp. II seemed TO Jordan that the
little animal laughing at him. He was al
most ready 10 give up his battle for life when he
reached frmer ground He lay exhausted for
time, and then shouted for help, as he had
done while in the swamp. Finally he reached the
roadway, and met a with a wagon. who took
him 10 the house of a friend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
FOR READING ROOMS.

Those who can now and then spare current
magazine Will give pleasure and profit to the fire.
quenters of the Sunshine Reading Room by mailing
the same to Miss Elizabeth A. ShuItz No. "a
Church-st.. Bethlehem. Penn
MRS. u: y. Ihornberry president of the Nagasaki
GJapanG r s s. branch. Is always glad to receive
magazines, illustrated papers or wall pictures for
the Seamen's Mission where she lives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
WISE WOMAN.

Mrs Jenks-I haven't heard you speak of Florida
this winter But, then, your lungs not weak
this year.
Mrs Wise-No. and they're not likely to be
less my husbands business improves.-Philadel
phia Ledger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26

Io-morrow's fate. though thou be wise
lhou canst not tell nor yet surmise;
Pass, therefore, not to-day in vain
For II Will never come again
-(Omar KhaVyam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
DOCTOR COMMITS SUICIDE.

Middletown. y y Nov 25.-Dr William Bar
tholomew committed suicide here by blowing his
brains out with a shotgun. lie formerly resided at
PotsdaIp-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
AN I'm MEMoRIAM" GIFT

West Side Mrs Burns also received four dinners
from Miss Lawrence for very needy families
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26

you think. the little things you do or leave I'M
done, the little moments you or use wisely
the little temptations you yield to overcome
the little things of every day that are making or
WAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
A SENSIBLE MOTHER

Proud Of her chiidren's teeth. consult,
$50 ''afhs mat the beauty Of perma-
hsnt teeth depends on the care taken o,r.
first set. ' - ''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
500
Liquid ard Powder

'0uio oe used. The Liquid TO penetrate into
e G MUG oFevices and purify them; the
l0"oer to polish the outer surface and mr..
''1' 'ne accumulation Of tartar.
foSias' LIQUID. POWDER. PASTE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
FIRST IN MANY MONTHS.
South Greatly Benefited by Heavy
Rainfall.

Louisville, DC 2S.-The South has
received during the last thirty-six
hours the first soaking rain in many
months In the territory from the
Ohio river TO the Gulf and from Texas
over into Georgia the springlike
weather of the past few days has been
broken by heavy rains, which We're
preceded by lightning and followed by
aieh winds. In several places q cold
wave has sent the mercury scurrying
to the bulb, fall of 8 degrees in one
hour being recorded at Nashville.
In Kentucky the rain was general,
the local weather bureau recording a
precipitation OF inches. A fall in
temperature of 40 degrees is forecast
ed. Mountain streams are filing up
and crops will be greatly benefited.
A boating stage in the Ohio seems as
sured and many places suffering from
a shortage of coal will soon have
their wants supplied.
There was miniature cloudburst
at Hill City. suburb of Chattanooga,
but no serious damage was done.
A steady, hard rain fell at New Or
leans end reports of heavy precipita.
ton have been received from Mont.
gomery. Knoxville, Nashville and
Memphis. The telegraph companies
are moving business under difficulties,
wires being down in many localities.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28

BLIZZARD GENERAL IN THE WEST
RAILROAD TRAFFIC is iMPEDEC
AND WIRE COMMUNICATION
INTERRUPTED.

Washington, Dee 28.- Reports to
the weather bureau say the storm
that reached the Oregon coast Satur-
day morning moved southeastward to
the Texas coast, thence northeastward
into the Middle Mississippi valley. In
the last twenty-four hours it has in
creased greatly in intensity and forms
the most severe wind and rain storm
of the season throughout the Middle
and Lower Mississippi valley, Tennes-
see and the East Gulf states. Heavy
downpours Of rain, accompanied by
thunder storms and high shifting
winds, have occurred in the Lower
Mississippi valley, Tennessee and the
Lower Ohio valley and rain, sleet and
snow in the Upper and Middle por-
tions of the Mississippi valley and the
west portion of the lake region Rain,
snow or sleet has fallen at practically
every station west of the Mississippi,
while cold wave prevails between
the Mississippi and the Rocky noun
tains. The Mississippi valley disturb
ance will move northeastward during
the next thirty-six hours.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
CzAR'S REFORM UkASE
IMPERIAL MANIFESTO JUST Is
SUED CONTAINS SOME VERY
LIBERAL PROMISES.
MANY SUBJECTS COVERED IN EDlCT
QUESTION OF A CONSTITUTIONAL
ASSEMBLY PRINCIPAL ONE
LEFT UNTOUCHED.

st. Petersburg, Dec 2S.-Emperor
Nicholas long cherished reform ukase
has been issued. The document makes
decidedly liberal promises under a
number of heads.
The ukase promises a full and equit-
able enforcement of existing laws; as
sures the zemstvos of the fullest pos
sible measure of self-government and
the enforcement of the laws now eX-
listing in their behalfA promulgates a
scheme of workmen's insurance; eX-
tends the liberty of the press and
promises full legal trial of all per-
sons accused.
1t deals with practically all the sub
jects brought to the emperor's atten-
tion by the memorial of the congress
of the zemstvos presidents held here
last month While not specifically
pledging the government to carry out
the various reforms in their entirety
as demanded by the memorial the
manifesto promises that each shall be
referred TO the council of ministers
with orders to report promptly on the
fullest measures of relief which can
The question not touched by the
ukase is that of the constitutional as
sembly.
Neither is the Jewish religion spe
cifically mentioned though freedom
for all creeds or seets, whether Chris
tian or otherwise, is among the sub
jects which will be dealt with. In
brief the subjects which will be re-
ferred TO committees of the council or
ministers for early report are:
First-A just and equitable enforce
ment of existing laws, with a view of
securing the harmonious administra-
tion of all the courts.
Promises Made in Manifesto.
Second-Zemstyo organization with
a view to giving the widest latitude
and autonomy to the various zemstvos,
calling additional zemstvo representa-
tives where required and creating
smaller zemstyo units capable OF deal
ing directly with the local needs of
the peasants
Third Equality of all citizens be-
fore the law, this touching the much
mooted question of peasant equality
before the courts.
Fourth-Arranging scheme OF
workmen s insurance for the benent
and participation of factory workers
throughout the empire
Fifth-To secure citizens against
arbitrary arrest and to accord inn
munity from harsh action of the police
except in the cases OF persons known
to be conspiring to commit overt acts
against the stability of the state.
Sixth-The religious freedom Of all
subjects OF the empire without respect
of creed or manner of worship.
Seyenth-For resembling all unnec-
essary repressive laws leaving IN
force only those designed for the par
ticipation of peasants and for the bene-
fit generally of subjects of the empire
Eighth-To accord the fullest possi-
BILE measure of liberty to the press and
the removal as far as possible of vari-
Gus restrictive laws.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
ABSURD TO 4i-e psfE..r RS.
81. Petersburg fi1cr ctss.i3ss Conc
ton cf kae@


ton cf kat4
st. Petersburg ne1. Zs.In an oft
spoken article in reply t0 a recent let
ter of Admiral BierelcA. which ap-
pealed to the Russians not to openly
criticise the condition of the navy,
the Russ declares the time Is past for
silence in view of the TACT that tae
"old system of concealing facts Is g.
spons:ble for the loss 01 l50CeJ,90C
roubles' worth OF warships ard has
covered us with shame and grief II
would be absurd to hide the defects
that can still be repaired In the ships
which remain at Cronstalt and Libaa.
We have already criminally wasted
enough time"
The Russ enumerated the defects
in the ships still in Russian waters,
averring that the ''peculiarities OF
structure OF several OF the vessels
destined for the Far East make the
voyage dangerous and the torpedo
boats are in such a shocking condition
that il is matter of surprise that
the authorities accepted &deir delivery.
Torpedo boats intended 10 reinforce
Vice Admiral Rojestyensky must
clearly not be dispatched with the nu.
merous defects which have been
proved to eyist in them" In conclu-
sion the Russ says:
Even if Admiral Rojestyensky is a
clever leader and his l2,000 comrades
are heroic sailors every one knows
that we have imposed on them an al
most superhuman task in consequence
of our not being furnished with a true
account OF the gravity of the events
which have occurred since the fatal
night Of Feb.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
JUMPS TO HER DEATH.
Young Woman Probably Detained
Against Her Will.

New York, Dec. 2S.-A woman TWEEN
ty-one years old, known as Cecil Hall
killed herself instantly by jumping
from the third story window of a
house near Broadway, in West Forty
sixth street.
Her act created a commotion in the
neighborEood, where it was declared
that the girl was screaming for help
when she was seen to fling herself in
nude condition headforemost from
the window.
Coroner Scholer took charge of the
matter and Immediately gave ii as his
opinion that the girl was not a suicide
but had been detained against her will
and was attempting to escape. Later
he modified his statement somewhat
pending further investigation. The
woman's clothing was found scattered
about the room from which she leaped
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
PASSENGERS SHAKEN UP.
Train Filled With Mystic Shriners in
Collision.

Baltimore, Dec 2S.-A collision oc-
Cured in the yards of the Pennsyl-
yania road at the Union station be-
tween the Northern Central Harris
burg express train, en- route from
Washington, and an empty express
train Of the Philadelphia. Baltimore
and Washington railway. On the Har-
risDurg express We're a large number
of Mystic Shriners of that city and
other passengers, including Admiral
Scbley.
George Ungleb, engineer of the Har
risburg express, was hurt internally.
Several other railway employees were
less seriously injured. None of the
passengers was injured, but all were
badly shaken up.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
CHAT WITH GIRL KILLS FOUR.
Man Converses With Another's Sweet
heart and Fight Follows.

Huntington, w. Va, Dec. 2S.-As a
result Of quarrel over a man talk
ing with another mans sweetheart
without asking the latters permission
four men are dead following general
shooting affray and two are seriously
injured at Changers, Logan county.
The dead are: John and Marvin
Hart, aged twenty-three and twenty
six, respectively: Martin Johnson and
Luther Bascom. William Riley and
Henry Tuberville are injured, the lat
ser probably fatally.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
CONFIDENCE IN MIRsKY.
Moscow Zemstvo Passes Resolution OF
Conuratuiation.

Moscow, Dec 2S.--At the meeting
of the Moscow zamstvo, In the pres
ence of a great audience, resolutions
of confidence and coIgratnlation were
passed OIL the appointment of Prince
Peter Syiatopolk- Mirsky as minister
of the interior and the prospect OF
closer relations and mutual confidence
between the government and the peo-
pie The zemstvo then voted $50 900
for the construction of schoolhouses
TO mark its satisfaction.
Ii is reported that Chief of Police
Trepoff, who took an active part in
the suppression of the recent student
demonstrations, is about to resign and
proceed TO the front.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
ALL TRAFFIC INTERRUPTED.
Sieet Storm Accompanied by Dense
Foo in New York.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Rain and sleet,
with a rising temperature, following
the recent heavy snow storms, have
greatly impeded traffic in and about
New York. Telegraphic communica-
tion has been considerably handi-
capped and nearly all through trains
from the West and North are delayed
owing to slippery rails.
In addition TO the delay caused by
the sleet storm the congested traffic
of the upper harbor and the North and
East rivers, crowded with ferryboats,
was hanpered by a dense fog. The
unpleasant conditions in the harbor
were increased by ice. No serious
accidents were reported.
Philadelphia, Dec. 28.-Traffic of
every sort was badly hampered dur
ing the early hours by dense fog
which settled over the city and yicin-
ity during the night.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
DEMAND RESTITUTION.
Russians Want Ammunition Seized BY
the Chinese.

Peking. Dec 2S.-The Russian Off
cials here have demanded of the Chi
nese foreign Office the restitution oi
the 100000 rounds of ammunition
apparently destined for Port Arthur
seized by the Chinese authorities al
Fengtai, near here. four days ago. The
Russians assert that the ammunition
was intended only for the legation
guard.
1t is learned at the foreign Office
that the Chinese intend taking a
strong stand in view of the frequent
attempts to smuggle arms and ammu
nition The bales OF wool containing
the cartridges seized at Fengtai were
consigned TO a European resident OF
Peking, who is now at Tientsin taking
part in the investigation into the af-
fair.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
- aoes lnluret.

In1iana. ol S, L 18.--Hich winds
are prevailias lnton Ehout Indiana.
Much damage 10 NiIcs Is being done.
In Brown county the storm is the most
destructive in years. All Elkinsville
a schoolhouse was unroofed and sew
eral children were injured. Barns
were blown down and several head of
stook killed A four-story brick wall
OF the recently burned Central chair
factory wa9 blown down. in5uring two
men,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
JAPs BECOMING INDIGNANT.
Rumored Holland VIII Supply Base
for Russian Squadron.

London, Dec. 2S.-Japanese nation
al indignation, according to a Toxic
dispatch to the Times, is becoming
aroused by rumors that Holland is
about TO place Sabang, twenty miles
north of Malacca al the disposition
of the Russian Baltic squadron
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
SEVERE IN SOUTHWEST.
Western Blizzard Strikes ST. Louis and
Vicinity

StCiIiilys
st. Louis, Dec. 2S S-The blizzard
that has been raging in the West
struck st. Louis and vicinity during
the day and there was a fail OF %
degrees in the temperature in less
than two hours. BY night it is expect
ed that the zero mark will be reached.
Topeka, Kan, Dec 2S.-The storm
which began in Kansas Monday night
has assumed the proportions of a bliz-
card and the temperature fell to zero,
with a strong wind blowing. Street
railway traffic here was practically
suspended and all eastbound trains
were late. Telegraph wires are down
and communication with the south
western and northwestern portions of
the state is almost completely shut off.
Omaha, Dec 2S.-Bitter cold, forty
mile wind and a binding snow storm
prevail in Eastern Nebraska and
Western Iowa. The mercury reached
degrees below zero early in the day.
Wires in all directions are affected by
the wind and telegraph companies
were unable TO establish communica-
tion with many outside points until
late in the day
Kansas City, Dec 2S.--A genuine
blizzard Is raging in this portion of the
Southwest. A foot of snow has fallen
and the temperature has dropped 35
degrees in twenty-four hours and Is
now near zero. Telephone and tele-
graph wires are rendered useless by
sleet. Trains on ali railroads are de-
layed.
Bloomington, ILL.,, Dec. 2S.-The first
severe storm of the winter is raging i'm
Central Illinois. A heavy rain of two
days was followed by driving snow
storm. The temperature is rapidly
falling.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28

Dynamite In Ground Struck by Steam
Shovel.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-An unexpected
explosion of stick of blasting dyna-
mite fatally injured five men, injured
score OF others and partly wrecked
large steam shovel on the drainage
canal near Lockport, I'll.
Those fatally hurt are: w H. Hill,
engineer: Eli Dornich, laborer; Mich
ael Melorich, laborer; Albert Oestry,
laborer, and an unidentified Italian
laborer. A steam shovel struck the
blast in the GROUND.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
IN THE NORTHWEST.
Traffic Blocked by Worst Blizzard Of
the Season.

the Season.
st. Paul, Dec 2S-A snow storm,
accompanied by high wind, prevails
throughout the entire Northwest. On
the prairies the storm is particularly
severe and railroad traffic is greatly
interfered with, some coast trains, al
ready overdue here, being twenty-fOul
hours late. Trains from the East are
also hard hit and local street car serv-
ice is seriously impeded. Wire COM
munication is interrupted in all direc-
tions.
Des Moines, Dec 2S.-A blizzard,
blowing across the state with unusual
fierceness, piling snowdrifts high,
breaking down telegraph and tele-
phone wires and delaying railway
traffic, prevailed in Iowa during the
day. In Des Moines street car service
was suspended early in the day. The
storm grew in severity as the day
progressed.
Superior, Wis, Dec. 28.--A violent
snow storm, which for a time assumed
the proportions of a blizzard, prevailed
here during most of the night. About
four inches of snow fell, but it is drift
ing considerably, the wind having
reached velocity of forty miles an
hour.
Milwaukee, Dec. 2S.-A severe sleet
storm north of Fond du Lac has cut
off wire communication of all kinds
TO Oshkosh and north of there. The
telegraph companies report number
of poles blown down and the wires in
bad tangle.
Madison, Wis, Dec. 28.-A heavy
sleet and snow storm is prevailing
here and accumulated ice is breaking
down trees and telephone wires The
local telephone company places It's
probable loss at $4,000.
La Crosse, Wis, Dec 2S.-A foot OF
snow, accompanied by fierce wind,
has delayed traffic on the railroads.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28
s-FAnesa FORCE SURPRISED
One Hundred Killed and Fifteen 9th
ers CAPTURED.

Mukden, Dee Volunteers who
crossed the Shakhe river on Thurs,
day surprised a force of the enemy,
killing a0out 100 and taking Is prison
ers. the Russians losses were tri-
fling.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-28

Girls expect remedies to work mira
cles in a days time. Beautifying
changes come slow. Keep on taking
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea. Twill
make the face fair and blooming. 30
cents. .ea or tablets. Frank Smith.