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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
BIG STEAMER ON FIRE.
Blaze Does But Trifing Damage to the
Minnesota.

Norfolk. Va, Sept. 23.-Fire broke
out in the hold of the steamship Min
nesota of the Great Northern line,
while the vessel was loading coal for
her bunkers during the day, but the
flames were extinguished with trif1ing
loss. The fire was caused by spon-
taneous combustion in lot of coal
that had been loaded at New London
abaft of midships.
The Minnesota, which Is bound for
Seattle, carries a cargo of 5000 tons
of anthracite loaded at Philadelphia.
The fire caused great excitement in
the shipping quarters and was only
extinguished after quick work by the
ships fire crew.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
wARsHiP STORY DENIED.
Argentina Vessels Have Not Beer
Purchased for Russia.

Ruenos Ayres, Sept. 23.--Senor Bet
bader. minister of marine of the Ar
gentine republic, regarding the report
that four warships purchased from Ar
gentina had been added to the Russian
Baltic squadron at Libau, has authoriz-
ed the statement that the report was
without foundation whatever. and fur
ther that there was no basis for rumors
OF the sale of Argentine warships, al
though there have been numerous of
fers received recently through COM
mission houses.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
Coal for Russian Fleet.

Emden, Germany. Sept. 23.-Three
steamers chartered by the Hamburg
American Steamship company are
loading coal here and 1t is reported
that the fuel is destined for the Rus
sian feet. The captains of the steam
ers are to sail from here under sealed
orders.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
RETREAT NOT PREARRANGED.
General Oku Reports on Battle OF
liaoyanq.

Toxic, Sept. 23.-General Oku has
written an extended report of the op-
erations preceding the capture of Lao
yang and in conclusion he expressed
the opinion that General Kuropatkin
had been determined to hold Liaoyang,
his plan being first to attack and de-
feat General Kuroki and then to assail
the Japanese center and left armies.
Oku declared that the stubborn resist
ance of the Russians at Liaoyang
proves that their retreat was not pre-
arranged
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
OVERLOOKING PORT ARTHUR
JAPANESE CAPTURE AND RETAIN
POSSESSION OF IMPORTANT
POSITIONS.

Toxic, Sept. 23.--While official con-
flrmation is lacking 1t seems certain
that the Japanese possess a fort on
another height westward of Itzshan,
which they carried by desperate as
sault and have since resisted all at
tempts at recapture by the Russians.
Both these heights overlook Port Ar
thur, offering excellent gun positions,
which materially weaken the Russian
defense.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
Russian Losses at Da Pass.

st. Petersburg. Sept. 23.-During the
recent repulse of the Japanese attack
on Da pass General Peterhof took sew
eral prisoners and captured guam
tity of arms and ammunition. The
Russians lost captain and three men
killed and had forty-fve men wounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23

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 thatcut the phlegm, allowing it to
be thrown off, moves the bowels gently.
Cures Group, Whooping Cough and
Colds in one night Stoddard & Hal
tead,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23

officers were killed and z52 were
wounded, 2 generals were killed and
3 were wounded. Five officers were
left on the field
OF those wounded at Liaoyang 1894
men and "a officers have already re-
turned to duty. Those reported to be
missing are probably dead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
Russian Cruisers Repaired.

st. Petersburg. Sept 23-The latest
advices received here from Vladivos-
tok announce that. the repairs to the
Russian cruisers Bogatyr, Rossia and
Gromu5oi have been completed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23

st. Petersburg, Sept 23.-General
Kuropatkin telegraphs that the Jap
anese continue their attempts to turn
the Russian left, but without success.
According to the latest information
received by the war office Field Mar
shal Oyama's advance forces are still
thirty miles south and southeast of
Fushun. The war office does not eX-
pect battle at Fushun until after .
series of rear guard engagements.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
BATTLE HOURLY EXPECTED
CLASH THIRTY MILES EAST
OF MUkDEN.

Mukden, Sept. 23.-A battle is hour
ly expected to occur in the vicinity OF
Fushun, thirty miles east of here.
At present all is quiet. The weather
Is turning cold.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
absolutely Pure

For the third of century the
standard for strength and purity. 1t
makes the hot bread, hot biscuit,
cake and other pastry light, sweet
and excellent in every quality.
No other baking powder is
"just as good as Royal" either in
strength, purity or wholesomeness.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
THREE MEN DROWNED.

ENlpTUVtS OF Y FST OUfIIfffIsSfUH OdUJFt
i'm a SquaIi.
Port Arthur, Can, Sept 23.-Robert
Smith. Thomas Williams and Harry
Shelley were drowned in Moffatts
straits The men were engaged by
the United States fish commission get.
ting trout spawn. Their sailboat was
Taught In squall, all being drowned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
UNDER FIFTEEN THOUSAND.
Revised List Of Russian Casualties al
ljaoyanq.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 23.-The gen.
cral staff has. issued revised list OF
the Russian casualties at Liaoyang,
showing that 1910 men were killed,
10311 were wounded and 1,212 were
lAft ON the field. Fifty-four reRimental
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
Montana Fires Extineuished.

Anaconda, Mont, Sept. ga fall Of
rain has extinguished the forest fires
which have been raging in this vicin-
ity for the past week. Reports from
the Cpeur d'Alene country say that
the forest fires have taken a fresh start
and are likely to do considerable dam.
ag0
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23
SCHOONER AND CREW LOST.
Fierce Gale Sweeps the Coast Of New
foundIand.

St. Johns, N. f., Sept. ga fierce
gale swept this region during the day
The schooner Amy Louise. ia tons
of st. Johns; the schooner Bobs. 81
tons of Parrisb2ro. N. s., and the
schooner Elnor, S6 tons, of Plymouth
have been driven ashore. The schoon.
er Ripple, 10 tons, OF Quebec, has been
lost with five men.
The Labrador mail steamer is de
layed 1t is feared that last weeks
gale has devastated the Labrador sea
board. Reports from st. Pierre show
that gales have severely damaged the
French fishing feet
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-09-23

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM sr, VIEW YORK.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-09-23
\ La Carte Dining Car Service D'
the Pennsylvania Railroad.

To still further accommodate its patrons,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
established the a la carte system OF din
ING car service for breakfast and luncheon
on several of its most popular trains.
A la carte breakfast is served on the
Federal Express leaving Philadelphia at
6.35 a. III daily for Washington, and on
the Cleveland and Cincinnati Express
leaving New York at S.25 p. NJ. daily for
Pttsburg.
A la carte luncheon is served on trains
leaving Philadelphia for New York at
II 90 a. m. week days, IL 30 III. sun
days only, and 90 p. NJ. week days; OF
train leaving New York for Philadelphia
at 12 90 y. N. week days; on train leaving
Pittsburg for Philadelphia at 1901 P
M daily, and on the coach section OF
train leaving New York at 1.55 p. n.
daily for Pittsburg and the West.
A la carte breakfast and luncheon are
served on the Manhattan Limited leavin Q
Pittsburg at g 81 a. m. daily for New
York.
All dinners on Pennsylvania Railroad
dining cars, and all other meals, except
those mentioned above, are table dhote.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-09-23
Niagara Falls Excursions.

The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company
has selected the following dates for its
popular ten day excursions to Niagara
Falls from Washington and Baltimore:
July and 90, August IL and 26, Septem
Der 8 and %, and October IA. On these
dates the special train will leave Wash
ipgton at 8 o'clock a. m, Baltimore 9 O0
a. m York 1915 a. m, Harrisburg II &c
a. m. Millersburg 1920 p. m, Sunbury
1858 p m, Williamsport $50 p, m, Lock
Haven 3 % p. NJ, Remove 3 50 p. m, ar
irving Niagra Falls at 9 335 p. m.
Excursion tickets, good for return pas
sage on any regular train, exclusive OF
limited express trains, within ten days,
will be sold at $1,000 from Washington
and Baltimore; 80 30 from York; $40 &C
frum Littlestown; SO 90 from Oxford
Pa; 1875 from Columbia; IS 80 from
Harrisburg; $40 90 from Winchester, Va,
Sc so from Altoona; 40 from Tyrone
sc As from Bellefonte; $40 from Ridg-
way; Sc 80 from Sunbury and Wilkes.
barre: 1910 from Willamsport; and al
proportionate rates from principal points
A stop over will be allowed at Buffalo
within limit of ticket returning.
The special trains of Pullman parlol
cars and day coaches will be run with
each excursion running through to Mag
ara Falls An extra charge will be made
for parlor- car seats
An experienced tourist agent and chap
eron will accompany each excursion.
For descriptive pamphlet, time of con
Meeting trains, and further information
apply to nearest ticket agent, Or address
Geo. w. Boyd, General Passen ger A gent
Broad Street station, Philadelphia.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-09-23


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st. m
B. Train
No. 1O1 .-.at.. ,,.,,, :, ~, ,,,,,,
General Manage
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-09-23
Fertilizers.

pleased the farmers Prince Georges so"nty
fall RAW
and POTOMAC ANNOTATED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wheat
ready NITRATE OF SODA NITRATE or
POT ASH GROUND FISH CAROLINA ROCK.
LAND PLASTER and CAN'T. Fertilizers ixed oor6er
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-09-23
Reduced Hates to Toronto.

On account of the Friends General
Conference to be held at Toronto, Ont
August 10 to 10, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell round-trip tick
cts to Toronto and return from all sta
tions on its lines, on August 8, 10, and H.
at reduced rates. Tickets will be good to
return until August 81, inclusive.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-09-23
HDWARD l.. LATIN Err,
STRV EYOR.


HYATTsv1LIE MD.
viii give prompt attention to all busi-
ness entrusted to his care, and solicits a
share of public patronage.
az Sub divisions specially
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
THE sANp-Box.
1t Was Used to Lower Huge Stones by
 the Ancient Egyptians.

From the Engineering Record.
 Many centuries ago in Egypt it was cus- tomary to bury the mummies of distn- guished persons in sarcophagus which was protected by an enormous stone slab. For a long time the manner in which these slabs were handled were matter of much speculation among scientists. A few months ago as mentioned in the En- gineering Record of September G. 1902. 1t was found that these huge blocks of stone were lowered into place by the use of sand-boxes. The cover-stone was first held on rude masonry piers until the sacopha- gus could be placed below it in a recess
 in the floor of the chamber. Enormous logs on the slab, projected into vertical recesses in the walls of the chamber were then propped on vertical timbers which rested at their base in holes filled with sand. A rude arrangement or arifces en- abled this sand to be removed in uni> form manner
 When everything was ready, the tenn porary masonry supports were taken from below the stone, the orifices were opened, and the sand was allowed to flow out. In this way the slab settled slowly into place and the tomb was sealed against all lntru- sion, except that of the modern archacol- ogist with his ample facilities for excava- tion.
 So far as is known at present. the sand boxes in tombs near the pyramid of On nos. dating from about 800 B. C.. are the earliest examples of such devices. The sand box in general use today is well known. It is usually an iron casting of cylindrical form, containing perhaps fcot depth of sand. placed under the posts of the centers of masonry arches of some similar structure. It is possible to strike centers carefully and expedtiously by al- lowing the sand to flow slowly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
A Decision on Transporting LunatIcs.

From the Railway World.
 decision involving the right of a rail- way company to haul certain passengers was made by the Supreme court of Geor- gia the past week. when 1t was held that the Macon and Birmingham railroad was right in refusing to carry crazy passen- ger from Macon to La Grange, even though he was in charge Of officers of the law.
 man had been adjudged lunatic by the ordinary of Troup county. and officers were endeavoring to carry him to the asylum at Milledgeville. When the offi- cers attempted to put him aboard the train he raised a disturbance. General Manager Lane of the Macon and Birming- ham was present and ordered the con ductor not to take the man on board Suit was instituted against the railroad in the Superior court and the jury found in favor of the railroad. The case was ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
pealed to the Supreme court and the rail

pealed to the Supreme court, and the rail road won again
 The court decided as follows: uD The right of other travellers to safe and comfortable passage warrants carrier in refusing to receive one who has been ad- judged a lunatic and who, though In charge of attendants. is loudly cursing and using obscene language at the time Of boarding the ear. @ Common carriers cannot absolutely refuse to transport per sons who are insane, but in all cases insist that they be properly attended, safely guarded and securely restrained. (3) Where it becomes necessary 70 transport a lunatic who by reason of his violence may endanger the safety or interfere with the comfort of other travellers. the carrier is entitled to seasonab1e notice in order that 1t may make proper arrangements for his transportation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17

bookmakers. Because the county clerk tells me that I can remarry a libertine, who has been sinfully divorced, that is no reason why l should tarnish the good name of my church by placing such a black record upon the session books. No, no. my brother ministers, we cannot thus shirk our responsibilities. You and l are responsible before God when we become officiating parties in the marriages of divorced persons. A religious marriage means infinitely more than a mere civil contract. If not, why do nearly all peo- pie desire to be married by a clergyman instead of by police judge or coun- ty judge?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17

leather. The scrap leather from the shoe shops is taken into disintegrator, ground very fine, subjected to refin- ing process and moulded. The tension of the moulding machine can be so reg ulated that ties hard enough to take d spike or ties through which a spike can not be driven can be made. The three great essentials in a cross tie are appar- ently found in, the leather sleeper, for 1t is guaranteed to hold a spike. the fishplate will not splinter in it, and it will not rot. It is expected to stand ser~ vice for thlrty-five years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
The Really Clever Pose.

From the Ladies' Home Journal
 There is much more intellectual clever ness among the girls of today than there was fifty years ago. A flippant cousin says: Tt does not pay for a girl to be clever, men are afraid of you if you are. and the other girls hate you" But be- tween a pedantic prig and a well edu- cated woman there Is vast difference The really clever woman are those who disguise their learning. and pose as amaible and charming idiots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Railroad Ties From Leather.

From the Inventor.
 Railway ties have been made from steel, iron, glass, stone and of grass and sawdust composition. The newest inven- tion of that purpose is d cross tie of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-24
Religious.

Is determined to make the most Of the
department during the term of Office to
which he has just been elected Mrs.
John O. CTider. the second vice presi-
dent is busy looking after the sick,
poor, and suffering. and has relieved
much suffering during this cold weather
The next number OF the popular Ep-
worth League Star Course viii be given
on Monday evening. January %. and the
attraction will be Leland Powers. of
Boston, who needs no Introduction to a
Washington audience. This will he the
third appearance OF Mr.. Powers in
Washington in two years, which speaks
well for his ability and popularity. He
Will give that delightful comedy. Dor
rOwed Spectacles." The hall of Ma
tional Rifles ArmOry will doubtless be
well filled TO hear him, as he is the
foremost impersonator i'm this country
The public can obtain seats at Droop's
Music House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-24
Patriotic.

Of your corps in escorting us both In
New York and in Washington.
When we remember the origin OF
the Minute Men" of Washington we
regard their action as an especial mark
of friendly feeling and one which we
hope may endure.
Il have only just returned myself to
England, and l take this early oppor-
tunity of writing to ask you to be good
enough to convey TO all the members
of your old corps our sincere apprecia-
tin of their courtesy"
The following has also been received
by Colonel Winter, from Mrs. S. v.
White, regent of Fort Green Chapter.
d. A. r.. of Brooklyn, n. Y:
u remember with jov the patriotic
thrill that filled my soul when I saw you
and your regiment in Washington. All
the blood of my ancestors throbbed at
sight Of the uniform that seems almost
sacred.
Il come now to tell you that on the
9Th OF February st 10:30 o'clock Fort
Green Chapter will unveil a tablet in
the oldest church in Brooklyn TO the
memory of the Revolutionary soldiers
who are buried beneath it. 1t is a his
toric church, standing, as it docs, on
the battlefield of Long Island. Tie old
Dutch church will celebrate its 250th an
niversary or this date. Its members
fought. and some of them lost their
lives. in the battle OF Long Island. l
want the Minute Men. Is it a possibili>
ty? Can you help me?"
The regiment has received an invita-
ton from the First Company. Govern
or's Horse Guard. of Hartford. Conn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-24
Golden Eule Hive.

Golden Rule Hive. which is auxiliary
to Golden Rule Tent had its installa-
ton public. on Wednesday night last at
Golden Rule hall. 40 Ninth Street north
west. and good-sized crowd witnessed
the ceremony. so well performed by Mrs.
Ellen Wall. deputy supreme commander
A pleasant feature Of this evening was
the presentation of a handsome gold
badge. a past commanders jewel TO Mrs.
Mabel Myres the retiring commander.
who accepted the gift from the hive in
her usual pleasant and attractive way,
in which she said many pleasant things
of her associations with the hive and.
the order in this city. The france keep
er was presented with a handsome set
of chinaware. as an appreciation Of her
faithful and efficient services in the
management of the financial affairs OF
the hive. There were also refreshments
served 70 those present
District Tent No. S. will give a box
party at an early date. to rep. enish its
general fund. and on this occasion. will
be assisted by the ladies Of District
Hive. No. s.
Anacostia Division. No. 2. gave
euchre party on last Wednesday night
for the benefit of it's uniform fund.
which was well patronized. and a hnan-
eial success.
The members Of BrightvOod Division.
No. 3, Uniform Rank. X. o. p. T. N.
have been measured for their uniforms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-24
DR.. Powers Birthday.

The Rev. DR.. +. d. Power was guest Of
honor on Friday night at a banquet in
commemoration of his fifty-fourth birth
day. Members Of his congregation at
Vermont Avenue Christian Church took
this means of Offering their congratula-
ticns. and the event was one OF the most
delightful IN the history Of the church.
Covers were laid for 200 in the Sun
day school room, and for more than two
hours the health and prosperity OF the
popular rector was toasted. Prominent
men in official life and ministers resi-
dent in washington were among the
guests. Speeches were made by the Hon.
Champ Clark. Judge Pritchard. Andrew
Wilson, Mrs. Scheli, the Rev. w. J.
Wright. the Rev. y. A. Abbott. and the
Rev. w. S. Hoye. The Rev. +. b. Bagby
acted as POSTMASTER
At the conclusion Of the series Of ad-
dresses DR.. Power made a happy speech
in which he thanked his congregation
collectively and individually, for their
manifestations Of good VIII and affec-
ton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-24
SOURCES OF PEERAGE
MUCH CONTAMINATED
Labouchere Declares England Has No
Reason 10 Be Proud of It.

Progress is revolution in disguise and
by degrees. a welI-known Tory has re-
Gently said. 1T is destined 10 make
the peers powerless and the poor pros
porous" The description will remind
many OF the phrase uttered by Crom-
well: There will never be a good time
in England till we have done with the
lords
What is the value o: our peerage OF
today?" Lord Beaconsfield answered
the question IN "Coningsby" many
years ago:
Ancient lineage said Mr. Millbank;
I never heard of a peer with an ancient
lineage. The real old families OF this
country are 70 be found among the
peasantry; the gentry. too. may lay
some claim to old blood. 1 can point
you out Saxon families In this country
who can trace their pedigrees beyond
the conQTest; l know of some Norman
gentlemen whose fathers undoubtedly
came orer with the conQueror. But q
peer with an ancient lineage Is 10 M
quite a novelty No, no: the thirty
years war of the roses freed US from
those gentlemen 1 take IT, after the
battle of Tewksbury a Norman baron
was almost as rare a being in England
as a wolf Is now
- L have always understood said Con-
ingsby. that our peerage was the finest
in EUROPE
+" From themselves said MiHbank:
and the heralds they pay TO paint their
carriages. But l go to facts. When
Louis VII called his first parliament
there were only twenty-nine temporal
peers to be found and even some Of
them took their seats illegally. for they
had been attainted. OF those twenty
nine not five remain ana they. as the
Towards. for instance. are not Norman
nobility. We owe the English peerage
to three Sources-the sDOliatiOn of the
Church the open and fragrant sale ~
honors by the elder Stuarts. and the
borough mongering of our own times,
Those are the three main sources OF the
existing peerage of England. and. in my
opinion. disgraceful ones
Lord Beaconsfield might have added
fourth origin of the existing peer
age, 20 wit the bestowal OF honors up
on the mistresSes OF the kings and their
illegitimate children. This decorous ma
ton. therefore. delights TO honor those
who have inherited titles from such
shameful sourcesi-London Truth.