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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
WILD SCENES OF DISORDER
HAND TO HAND CONFLICT IN RE
PUBLICAN CONVENTION AT
CLEVELAND, O.

Cleveland, March 21.-Wild scenes
OF disorder marked the opening of the
Twentieth district Republican conven
tion here as a result of fight between
the Dick and Filipino factions
The trouble started when the Dick
men nominated Charles Leach as
chairman, the Filipinos having already
selected j. c. Ward of Lake county
as the presiding officer When Leach
attempted to take the chair he was as
saulted by the Filipinos and a hand
to hand fight followed which quickly
became general. The police finally
arrived in force and restored partial
order Each faction, however, nomi
mated its own committees and ticket
The Filipinos renominated Jacob A
Beidler for congress and A. T. Splitter
and F. H. Eggers as delegates to the
national convention. The Dick dele
gates nominated Jacob A. Beidler fol-
congress by acclamation and chose j.
b. Scribe and A. T. Splitter as dele
gates to the national convention.
The local adherents of Senator For
aker are known as "Filipinos." The
former Hanna followers are now
termed Dick" men, being under the
leadership of Senatorelect Dick.
The delegates to the national con
vention are uninstructed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
WOULD END INSURRECTIONS
UNITED STATES MAY RECOGNIZE
MORALES AS PRESIDENT OF
SAN DOMINGO.

Washington, March 21.-It is prob
able that an end may be made OF the
Dominican difficulties by the extension
on the part of the United States gov
ernment of full recognition to General
Morales as president of San Domingo.
One result of the MayAower's recent
trip to San Domingo was to confirm
the official opinion that Morales has
sufficient strength of character and re-
sources to maintain stable govern
ment IL the United States and other
nations will prevent the Illicit supply
of arms and ammunition to the insur-
gents AS it Is the arrival OF every
vessel with ammunition in her cargo
marks the revival of the revolutionary
movement. which seems quite purpose
less. The state department already
has given some information on this
subject to the shipping interests doing
business with San Domingo. having
satisfied itself that nearly all OF the
arms and ammunition imported into
San Domingo came from the United
States, and there may be further ac-
tion in this direction before long. all
with the view to terminate the present
deplorable condition In San Domingo
without direct Intervention by the
United States,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
NO PRISONERS TAKEN.
Socialists Attack German Campaign
Against Hereros.

Berlin, March 21.-In the reichstag
during the day Herr Bebel, the Social
ist leader. returned to the German
campaign against the Hereros, which,
he said, had taken on character
prejudicial to Germany's interests and
honor, since all Hereros were killed
and no prisoners were taken.
He referred to letter from vet
erinary surgeon, DR.. Baumgart, in the
Leipsic Neueste Nachrichten, assert
ing that no quarter was given and that
every black was shot down, Dr.. Baum
CART himself boasting that he had mas
sacred wounded men like cannibal.
Therein can be seen," Herr Bebei
continued, how far even our educated
people are becoming brutalized. Let
us not deceive ourselves with the be-
lief that the present occurrences in
Southwest Africa only make de-
moralizing impression on the troops
there The descriptions sent home
mus also have a demoralizing and
brutalizing effect on the German peo-
pie"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
KAIsER's TROOPS FORCED TO RE.
TREAT AFTER HARD FIGHT
WITH HEREROS.
BATTLE OCCURRED ON MARCH IS
TWENTY-Six GERMANS SLAIN IN
ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING
SEVEN OFFICERS.

Berlin, March zI.--Colonel Lieut.
vein, the governor of German South
west Africa, reports severe fightins
there March 13 The Germans were
forced to retreat with the loss of sever
officers and nineteen men killed and
many wounded.
Commandant Glasenapp, with a mum
Der of his staff officers and thirty-sia
cavalrymen, advanced ahead OF his
main body and overlook the enemy S
vanguard, which had Unexpectedly re
ceived reinforcements. Glasenapp was
forced to retire. losing officers and
10 privates killed and officers and
privates wounded.
The fight occurred March 13 near
Owikokorero with the Tetjo tribe OF
Hereros, whom Glasenapp was pursu.
ing. The enemy's loss is not known,
but twenty dead natives were seen
Glasenapp's detachment had one ma
chine gun. He is now taking measures
to attack the Hereros' position in force
and probably will ask for reinforce
ments from Major Estereff's column.
Glasenapp himself was slightly wound
ed in the head.
The news of the German reverse
made a disappointing impression in
Berlin, since it involved the most Sc
we're losses the Germans have yet re.
ported and because it was hoped that
the worst was over.
In view of this latest fight it is re
garded as possible that still further
reinforcements will be sent to South.
west Africa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
SULlY HOPES TO RESUME.
Financial EmbarrassmFt of Cotton
King Only Temaorary.

New York, March 81. ~ At the open
ing OF the Cotton Exchange the sus
pension of J. II. Garrison 4 Co. wa.
announced, but this suspension is com
paratively unimportant, the company.
outstanding interest not being sup
posed to be material
A statement from Daniel j. Sully
was read in which he said that he
hoped his embarrassment was only
temporary and he expected TO resume
In the near future.
Superintendent King of the Cotton
Exchange called at Mr.. Sully's Office
soon after the latter's arrival and go,
him to sign contracts releasing up
wards of Sl,000000 of margin money
due to cotton brokers in this city and
various points in the country.
Later in the day Daniel J. Sully
Samuel F. b. Morse, Edwin Hadley
Jr., and William r. Fagan, carrying
on business under the name of Daniel
J. Sully e. Co., dealers in cotton, coffee
and grain. assigned for the benefit ol
creditors to Joseph III. Hoadlev. The
assignment papers were filed by the
attorneys for the firm
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
Ex.MAiL CLERK ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Having Stolen Regis
tered Pouches.

La Crosse, Wis, March 21-Post,
office Inspector +. p. Maher Of Chi
cago has arrived here, having in Gus
tody an ex-mail clerk who is charged
with having stolen the registered mail
sacks which mysteriously disappeared
from the Milwaukee train at New Lis.
bon Wednesday night. The prisoner
was arraigned before United States
Court Commissioner G.. G. Prentiss
and waived examination. He has ad.
mitted the theft.
The postoffice authorities refuse to
give out his name, but it is understood
he was discharged from the mail serv'
ice ten days ago, after working year
on probation. He was making prepara.
tions to leave his home near New Lis.
bon when arrested by the inspector.
The prisoner was taken to the federal
prison at Madison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
TAKEN TO HIGHEST COURT.
Case of Whitecappers Convicted Of
intimidating Negroes.

Helena, Ark. March 21.-Federal
Judge Jacob Trieber has passed pen
itentiary sentence on three whitecap-
pers, convicted in the federal court of
conspiracy to intimidate negro work
men at a saw mill in Poinsette county.
The defendants attorneys took an
appeal to the supreme court of the
United States, proposing to test the
constitutionality of the federal statute
enacting into law the fourteenth
amendment to the Constitution, claim
ing that under this statute the negro
citizen is granted a protection in the
federal courts that is not given to
white men.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
Doubt china's Sincerity in Observing
Neutrality.

St Petersburg, March 21.-The gov
ernment's private information is not
completely reassuring as regards
China's sincerity in observing neu-
trail attitude Secret advices indicate
that at least a powerful party in the
Chinese government is abetting the
Japanese. Although at first reluctant
to credit these reports the Russian au-
thorities continue to receive evidence
that the Japanese contemplate land
Ing on Chinese neutral territory, west
of the Lao river, and 1900 men are
being held especially to await develop
ments in that direction.
Moreover the emperor's naval ex-
perts, who have been studying care
fully the puzzle as to where Vice Ad-
miral Togos feet is coaling and pro
visioning between its appearances OF
Port Arthur are becoming more and
more convinced that ii is using as q
base some quiet spot on the Chinese
coast After each disappearance not
a word is heard of the fleets where
abouts until it reappears. calcula-
ton of time and distances shows 1t is
quite impossible for the fleet to steam
to Nagasaki or Hiroshima, take on
board coal and ammunition and come
back. 1t is also certain the Japanese
warships could not take on coal, much
less heavy projectiles. at sea in the
face of the prevailing rough weather.
The idea that they are using Chemul-
DO, Fusan or some other place on the
Korean coast for this purpose is re-
jected, as it is believed that IL such
were the case the numerous secret
correspondents and secret agents OF
the Russians in Korea would certain
ly have reported the fact.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
THREATEN TO MARCH ON PEkiNG
Russians Protest Against Movement
Of Chinese Troops.

Tientsin, March 21.-The Chinese
believe that Russia is seeking an op
portunity to attack this country, SC
persistent is the Russian minister III
renewing his protests and in making
threats.
The Russian minister at Peking has
renewed his protest against the dis
patch of Chinese forces outside the
great wall He makes the request for
their withdrawal and intimates that
otherwise Russia may be compelled to
act on the assumption that China is
abandoning her neutrality in favor OF
Japan.
Furthermore, his excellency renews
the threat that on the slightest move
ment on the part of China Russian
troops will march on Peking. 1t is
understood that the Chinese govern
ment has, in reply, refused TO recall
her soldiers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
GERMAN PROTECTION ASKED.
Russia Would Turn Over Interests at
NeWchwana.

Yinkow, March 21.-The German
consul at Tientsin will arrive at New
chwang shortly, 1t is reported that
the Russian officials have approached
Germany with the object of engaging
German protection of Russian property
at Newchwang, particularly the Russo
Chinese bank, and this is the object
of the consul's visit. 1t is thought un-
likely that Germany will undertake the
task, which, it is reported, France re-
Gently declined.
There are no Chinese laborers in
the vicinity of Newchwang construct
ing defenses, though Russian infantry
are conducting evolutions on the plain
about the fort.
The Lao river is open for a consid-
cradle distance from its mouth.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
NONUNION MEN ATTACKED.
Kansas City Hack Driver Mortall
Shot by Strikers.

Kansas City, March 21.--Albert Fer
guson, a nonunion hack driver, was
shot and mortally wounded by one OF
four men. probably strikers, who had
decoyed him into the outskirts of the
city The quartette escaped.
Ferguson answered a call from a
down town hotel, where the four men
one dressed as a woman, entered the
carriage. When they alighted later
they attacked and finally shot Fergu
son.
In another part of the city Andrew
Meyers, a nonunion hack driver, was
badly beaten by strikers and at still
another point hack driven by a
strike breaker was demolished by un
ion men. No arrests were made.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21

Only Two Hundred Cossack Scouts
South of the Yaiu.

Toxic, March 21.-With the excep-
tion of some 200 Cossacks the Russian
forces have retired beyond the Yalu.
The Cossacks are employed scouting
between the river and Pingyang. Forty
thousand Russians are concentrated
at Kiullencheng. Between Kiullen-
cheng and Antung there are line OF
posts consisting of five Cossacks each,
distant 500 yards from one another.
The Japanese attach no importance to
the Russian force at Possiet bay. They
will refuse minor engagements until
the serious business of the war be-
gins. The report that the Russian
destroyer Skori was blown up while
entering Port Arthur is confirmed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
SHIP DEsTRoYERs BY RAIL.
Ten Torpedo Boats En- Route to Port
Arthur.

st Petersburg. March 2l.-Ten de-
stroyers of $50 tons each, built here,
are being sent by railroad, in pieces.
toward Port Arthur. Each destroyer
requires two trains. Three thousand
them.
Military men are confident of the
inability OF the japanese to land forces
In Port Arthur or Dalny, declaring
two attempts have been repulsed al
ready.
The report that the destroyer Skori
was sunk by a mine In Port Arthur
waters is ofticially denied.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
CASHIER REslsTs BURGLARS
Indiana Bank Official Shot and Ser
ously Wounded.

Peru, Ind, March 21.-Cash.er At
kinson of the Miami County bank at
Amboy, four miles from Peru, was shot
in the head by burglars and seriously
wounded. The burglars had blown
out the front window OF the building
when Charles Warren and Cashier AT
kinson attacked them and caused them
to fly, after shooting the cashier. They
failed to obtain 100000 In the bank.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
CORRESPONDENT BARRED.
British Minister Refuses to Endorse
Application.

Toxic, March 21.-The British min
lister refuses to endorse the applica
tion OF Hales, the correspondent of the
London Daily News, to accompany the
Japanese army, giving as his reason
that Hales' reports from the Trans
vaal during the Boer war were Sian
derous Of the British army.
The Japanese government requires
that all correspondents should have
the endorsement of the resident min
lister of the countries they represent.
Hales will, therefore, be excluded from
all connection with the army move
mentS.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
WRECK BANK BUILDING.
BURGLARS Raid Firth (Neb.) institution
but Secure No Booty.

Lincoln, Neb., March 2l.-Robbers
blew the First National bank building
at Firth, Neb., to pieces in an attempt
to loot the safe, but failed to secure
the treasure J. w. Dean, who runs
a restaurant adjoining the bank, was
locked in his place of business TO pre-
vent him from interfering.
The robbers were scared away by
citizens before they could blow open
the safe.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
GERMAN FACTORIES RUSHED.
China, Turkey and Spain Order Much
Ammunition.

New York, March 2l.-It is learned
from a thoroughly reliable source, ca
bles the Herald's Berlin correspond
ent, that very large orders for ammuni-
ton have been lodged by several gov
ernments with all German powder fac
tories.
The most important countries men
toned are China, Turkey and Spain,
So great is the demand that work is
being carried on at high pressure and
even a powder mill closed for years
has been opened.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
Russian Resolution Killed.

Des Moines, March 2l.-Representa-
tive Heads resolution expressing SYM
pathy for the Russians in the present
war with Japan was voted down by the
Iowa house. The vote against the
resolution was almost unanimous.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
servians viii Aid Russia.

Belgrade. Servia, March 21.-The
Servian foreign Office having asked
Russia whether she would accept vol
unteers from Servia the emperor re
piled that he will accept the volun
tary services Of 500 Servians and SOC
Bulgarians. Their enlistment will be
gin Immediately.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
MANY JAPS CAPTURED
RUSSIANS CLAIM TO HAVE MADE
PRISONERS OF EIGHTEEN
HUNDRED or ENEMY.
ENGAGEMENT OCCURRED ON THE yALU
NEWS OF AFFAIR SENT IN DIS
PATCH FROM MUkDEN AND
LACKS FIRMATiON.

Chefoo, March 21-A private dis
patch received here from Mukden
states that battle has taken place
on the lalu in which the Russians
claim TO have captured 1900 prison
ers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
FIVE TRAMPS KILLED.
Perish in Train Wreck While Stealing
Ride.

Trinidad, Colo, March 21.-Five un.
known tramps who were stealing ride
were killed in freight wreck on the
Colorado and Southern railway at
Mayne. forty miles north. The en-
gine and five cars of the train are
piled in a ditch and the bodies OF the
victims of the wreck have not been re-
covered. The accident was caused by
q broken rail.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
POURING Into North Korea.

St Petersburg, March 21.-Russiar
troops continue to pour into North ko
rea They are in excellent condition
Ii is said here that typhus fever y
raging among the Japanese forces.
RUSSIANS ARE SUSPICIOUS.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
Russia Orders Railway Cars.

Berlin, March 21.-The Frankfurter
Zeitung says the Russian government
has just ordered 5000 railway cars in
Russian Poland for delivery within the
next six months
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS WARNED.
Order Issued Regarding Injury to Pri
vate Property.

St. Petersburg, March 21.-The army
organ publishes an order of the day
issued by Niceroy Alexieff, threaten
ing the most severe penalties agains1
soldiers injuring private property ol
officers permitting the same. The or
der says:
Such offenses not only beslur Rus
sian honor. but are subversive TO dis
cipline. Every officer permitting ex
cesses will thus be guilty OF griev
Gus offense against the emperor and
the country"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-03-21
Many Troops Arriving.

Liayang, Manchuria, March 21.-
Troops continue to arrive here in in
creasing numbers. The health OF the
soldiers is good.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-12-02
TOXIC CELEBRATES CAP fURE
Of the Key to Fortress-Wa Office
Not Prepared to Accept
Reports.

Washington, December 1.-Official
announcement comes from Toxic to-
day that the japanese have occupied
the summit of 203-meter hill. This
important position has been the OBJ
ject Of severe and continuous fight
ing and cable reports from time to
time have indicated that many men
had been sacrificed in the efforts to
capture it. This hill is a dominating
hight in the range which lies to the
westward of the town of Port Ar
thur and according to reports it COM
mands artillery range of the harbor
and a portion of the main town. Its
approximate distance from the cita-
del Of main defense is three to four
miles.
St. Petersburg admits that if
siege guns are placed on 203-hill the
Russian fleet will be at the mercy
Of the Japanese.
St. Petersburg, December 1.-The
war Office here is notp repaired to
accept the report that the japanese
before Port Arthur have taken 203-
meter hill, but if it is officially con-
frmed, the war Office admits that il
will be desperate blow for the gal
liant defenders Of the fortress. The
position commands the harbor, and
if the Japanese can mount siege gums
on its summit they can force out tht
Russian squadron or destroy it al
its anchorage.
Still the war office officials reluc
family agree that such a breach ii
the chain renders the position ex
tremely critical, and though the gar
rison might be able to hold out il
Golden hill, Tigers Tail and Liao
tien forts for some time, it may
mark the beginning of the end The
war Office is convinced that, with thu
approach of the Russian second Pa
cific squadron the Japanese consider
ed that the elimination of the Por
Arthur squadron as a fighting facto1
was absolutely vital, thus accounting
for the reckless sacrifice of life il
order to secure a position directl,
commanding the harbor.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-12-02
A PROPULSION OF FLOWERS
Services at the Home of Mr.. j. B.
Dougan- Distinguished Per-
sons in Attendance.

All that was mortal Of Mrs. Daniel
G. Reid was laid to rest yesterday
afternoon in the Reid lot at Earlham
cemetery. The funeral cortege that
moved from the home of Mr.. John
B. Dougan in North Tenth street
where the services were held, was
one Of the largest ever seen in this
city, so anxious were the hosts Of
friends of the late Mrs. Reid and
her bereaved husband to show their
grief and sympathy.
The body arrived yesterday morn
ing at IL :55 on a special train which
was run as the first section of Penn
sylvania train No. q. This train
was composed of three private cars
and in the forward end of the first
car the casket rested on a catafal-
que which was surrounded and coF-
cred by a profusion Of beautiful
floral designs.
At an early hour yesterday a par
ty of Rick Island officials arrived
from Chica"o on the private cars of
President Winchal and General Su-
perintendent H. |. Miller. In the par
ty We're President Winchel, Vice
President Il. 4. jackson, General Su-
perintendent H. I. Miller, Vice Pres
ident Stephens, Secretary Crosby,
General Ticket Agent John Sebastin,
Mr.. Wright, also the Mesdames
Winchell, Stephens, Jackson, Miller,
and Wright.
The funeral services were held at
noon and were marked by their ex-
CONTINUED on eighth page.)
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-12-02
WILL Be THE NEXT SPEAKER
Is Well Known and Well Liked by
the Members of the Last
House.

Indianapolis, December lit now
seems likely that there will be no
other candidate for Speaker of the
House Of the next General Assem-
bly, than Sidney w. Cantwell, of
Hartford City. He is favorably
known among lawyers and others ac-
quainted with his work as a lawyer.
In the last House he was unfortun-
ate in suddenly becoming i'll early
in the session with a hemorrhage of
the stomach. The. illness continued
until near the end of the session.
His friends feared that his life was
in danger for several days. He was
treated at st. Vincent's Hospital,
in this city, until he was able to be
taken home. He enjoys better health
now, although he is not robust yet.
His friends say he is upright and
independent, and is first class man
to be at the head of House with
such large , Republican majority
that may be inclined to excesses.
When he announced his candidacy
he said it would be his policy to ap-
point men to committees because of
their peculiar fitness and not because
Of pulls or political service rendered.
Good Men to Preside.
In this connection men who take
an interest in legislative affairs are
saying that both branches of the leg
isalture will be presided over by
courageous men who can exert a
great influence for good not only in
the appointment of committees, but
also in ruling over the bodies dur
ing the session of sixty days.
In the senate Hugh T. Miller, lieu.
tenant-governor, will be the presid-
ing officer. AS member of the last
House he was known as a man who
stood for what he thought was right
1t was he that forced the bill to keeI
saloons away from soldiers home
entrances to passage, despite the re-
sistance of several members of tn.
committee that had the bill in charge
For his position in this matter h,
was attacked in the last campaign
by a secret circular sent out by tn,
saloon keepers organization of Ma
rion.
Mr.. Miller, has been meeting man,
of the senators since the election anC
talking over committee appoint
ments. The temperance advocates
are saying that Mr.. Miller will no
appoint a committee so constituted
as to smother instead Of report bill
dealing with the liquor question.