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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
NORTH SEA COMMISSION MEETS.
Austrian Admiral Selected as the
Fifth Member.

Paris, Dec. 23.-The international
commission appointed to inquire into
the North sea incident met at the for
eign office at 10 a. m. Rear Admiral
Davis, U. S. N, was present.
The commission unanimously elect
cd Admiral Baron Won Spaun of the
Austro-Hungarian navy TO be the fifth
member, completed the preliminary
organization and adjourned until the
sth OF January.
The opening session was held in a
suite of sumptuous salons of the for
eign office. Admiral kaznakoff, as
senior in rank and age, invited his
colleagues to private salon where
he proposed that Admiral Fournier
should preside pending the arrival of
the fifth member of the commission.
Admiral Fournier was unanimously
chosen. accepting the presidency in a
felicitious speech in which he spoke
OF the friendly presence of the repre-
sentatives of many navies. M. Andre
Soulange Bodin, a minister plenipoten-
tiary OF France, was selected as Sec
retary, and William Martin and the
Nicomte de Greguil were appointed
assistants, with large corps OF at
taches,
Admiral Baron Won Spaun was then
unanimously elected the fifth member
of the commission and the commits
sioners were asked to inform their
respective governments of the fact
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
TAKES FIRM STAND IN OPPoSi-
TioN TO NATIONAL ASSEM-
BLY, IN RUSSIA.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED
ts DETE ERMiNED NOT TO SURREN-
DER THE PRINCIPLE OF
AuTOCRACY.

st. Petersburg, Dec 23.-EIperor
Nicholas has formally notified the
country that agitation for a constitu-
tion and the convocation of national
assembly is useless. Such is the con-
struction placed upon the endorsement
written in his own hand on the resolu-
tions telegraphed by the Chernigov
zemstvo Dec. 20, begging him in the
most loyal manner to convocate legally
elected ambassadors of the zemstvos
to present programme OF reforms
for his consideration. The emperor
wrote on the dispatch:
Il consider the action of the presi-
dent to be presumptuous and tactless.
Questions of state administration are
of TO concern to the Zemstvos, whose
functions and rights are clearly de-
fined by the law"
The endorsement is printed in the
Official Messenger, dashing the hopes
of the extremists, although it did not
come as great surprise. The em-
peror from the beginning, although he
has shown himself favorably disposed
towards a more liberal regime and IN
entire sympathy with some of the
zemstvo demands, has resolved not 10
yield the principle OF autocracy. Upon
this point it is understood all his ad-
visers, including Interior Minister
Syiatopolk Mirsky, agreed, but the
character of the agitation which fol.
lowed the meeting Of the presidents OF
the zemstvos and the action OF yari'
Gus provincial zemstyos and municlpal
councils, coupled with the recent dem
onstrations at st. Petersburg, Moscow
and elsewhere, probably served to
strengthen the hands of the reaction.
aries and convinced the emperor OF
the imperative necessity for a plain
spoken announcement of the sover-
eign's position upon the main point
The reactionaries undoubtedly regard
the emperor's action as distinct VIC
tory for them. Nevertheless, the con-
ferences over the reform measures
which will be taken are still in prog.
ress at Tsarskelo and will shortly be
published What the immediate ef.
feet of the imperial rebuke admins
tered to the Chernigov zemstvo viii
be problematical 1t may only serve
to fan the flames and may increase
the agitation and compel its repres-
sion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
CERTAIN OF ELECTION.
Friends of Ex-Governor Black Discuss
Senatorship.

New York, Dec. 23.-Louis f. Payn.
one of Ex-Governor Blacks supporters
In the United States senatorship con
test, said that Mr.. Black is candidate
for Senator Depew's place. Mr.. Payn
continued:
Mr.. Blacks friends knew all alons
that he was in the field, but now he is
ready TO come out openly and make
his fight for seat in the senate. 1t
is certain that he will be elected. All
this talk about the sentiment OF the
party being for Depew is nonsense
and that conference Wednesday did
not amount to a row of pins
"Will Governor Odell come to the
front for Black now" was asked.
Il do not know whether he will or
not replied Mr.. Payn, but ii makes
little difference. The governor is
working for the best interests OF the
party and he knows that these can
best ne served by the election OF
Black
Mr. Payn said it was not true that
Governor Odell promised the senator
ship TO Black at the Saratoga conven-
tion last September.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
CAPTURED BY THE JAPANESE
PoRTANT POSITIONS ON
PIGEON BAY.

Toxic, Dec. ga dispatch received
BY telegraph from the Japanese army
before Port Arthur says:
The right column of the army at 3
.. m, taking advantage OF the enemy's
excitement, drove them off the em-
inence north of Housanyentao, on
Pigeon bay, and occupied the position
and at o'clock dislodged the enemy
from q height on the peninsula west
Of Housanyentao which We occupied,
capturing one small gun.
After the Japanese occupation of
the positions the enemy made coun-
ter attack. but was Immediately re-
pulsed. At present our occupation of
the positions is practically secure"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
PARKER THE GUEST OF HONOR.
New York Lawyers Celebrate His Re.
turn to Practice of Law.

New York, Dec. 23.-Alton Brooks
Parker, former chief justice OF the
court of appeals and Democratic can
didate for the presidency in the last
campaign, was the guest of honor
during the evening at dinner at the
Waldorf Astoria The dinner was
given by the bench and bar of the city
of New York and Republicans and
Democrats alike were present to hon
or the judges return TO the practice
of law. Among the 450 who attend
ed were many of the most prominent
men in the legal profession in this city.
Former Judge Cady Herrick was also
guest.
Justice O'Brien, of the appellate
division OF the supreme court was the
presiding officer The speakers in
cluded Former Governor Frank ).
Black, Former Secretary of War Elihu
Root, William Hornblower and Judge
Parker
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
WOMAN BLOWN to PIECES.
Brother Sent Her a Naval Cartridge
for a Souvenirs.

Detroit, Dec. 23--Mrs Thomas E.
Barnes. aged twenty-on0 years, was
blown to pieces in her home by a
cartridge that had been sent her by
her brother, sailor in the United
States navy. The cartridge. which is
said to have been about one and one
half inches in diameter and three TO
four inches long, was sent TO Mrs.
Barnes as a souvenir. II is supposed
that she was walking from the sitting
room into her parlor withsthe cartridge
in her hands and that in passing coal
stove that stood in the archway be-
tween the rooms struck Il against the
stove in such a manner that II eX-
ploded. Her two little children, aged
one aud three years. were found unln-
jured in the kitchen. Neighbors heard
an explosion some time before the
smoke in the Barnes home attracted
them and were at a loss TO under
stand il.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
LITTLE HOPE FOR RECIPROCITY.
Canada Delays Proposed Meeting OF
Joint High Commission.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The proposed
meeting OF the British-American joint
high commission, to consider reciproc-
ity between America and Canada and
about eleven other matters in dispute
between the two countries, will not be
held in the immediate future.
Senator Fairbanks has been ambi-
tious TO bring about settlement OF
these questions by this commission
before his retirement from the senate.
He has written a number OF letters to
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, chairman of the
British membership. but all replies
have been that Canada does not desire
q meeting OF the commission.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
DENIED sy JUDGE eRosscuP.
Refuses to Order Sale OF Chicago
Street Car Lines.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Judge Grosscup.
In the United States circuit court, re
fused to order sale of the street car
companies controlled by the Union
Traction company. The receivers OF
the companies made application Tor
authority to issue certificates to pay
for equipments, repairs and improve
ments. The bondholders objected and
intimated that the court should sell
the property. Judge Grosscup, in the
interests of the hondholders and the
stockholders, declined to order the
sale and ordered the Union Traction
company to produce the money re
quired by the receivers under their
agreement with the underlying COM
panies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
SAW TORPEDO BOATS.
English Fishermen Make Dispositions
Before Russian Consul.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 23.-According
to q local paper a number of English
fishermen have appeared before the
Russian consul in London and have
pedo boats among the Hull fishing
feet. Their depositions, ii is added,
will be submitted to the international
commission in Paris, the cireum-
stances under which they were OBJ
tanned being explained.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
ASKS 100000 DAMAGES.
New Yorker Brings Suit Against Prom
inent Ohioans.

Columbus, O., Dec. 23.-Dentist
James 4. Mcbride OF Jersey City, N.
j., has brought suit in the court OF
common pleas against J. w. Bannon
president of the First National bank
OF Portsmouth; H. j, Bannon, an attor.
ney; Percy Smith and William r.
Smith of the same place, Judge w. HI
Middleton of Scioto county, Warden
G. B. Gould of the Ohio penitentiary
and III. S. Willard for 100000 dam
ages on the charge OF alleged con-
spiracy to deprive the plaintiff of the
love and affection OF his wife. Lavinia
Gould Mcbride. sister Of the warden.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
Denver Election cotxictions.

Denver, Dec. 23.-City Detective w
H. Green, John de Saye, Frank Me
Mahon and Robert Goodman have
been adjudged guilty OF contempt by
the supreme court for their work I'D
Precinct 3, Ward 4, this city, ut the
late election and were each sentenced
to serve six months in jail ana pas
Sl00 fine and costs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
JAP INFLUENCE PREVAILS.
Nussians Consider the Chinese Situa.
ton Serious. %

st. Petersburg, Dec. 23.-The Rus
SLAMS Eave received information con-
armatory of the Novoe Vremya's state
ment regarding the Chinese situation,
indicating that Japan's influence is
predominant not only in the anti-for-
eign societies but in the army and at
Peking. forcing the conviction here
that the situation is becoming crit
ically dangerous. The belief prevails
that In the spring the Japanese, un-
der the cover Of an actual or threat
sned rising In China, will seek to Sc
cure the Intervention OF the powers to
end the war; Direct evidence exists
that the anti-foreisn proclamations
circulating In China were printed in
Japan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
MARRIAGE OCCURS DEC. 27.
Earl of Suffolk Secures License Il
Wed Miss Letter.

Washington. Dec 23.--Henry Molly
neux Paget Howard. earl of Suffolk
and Berkshire has taken out a license
here to marry Miss Marguerite Hyde
Letter, daughter of Mrs. Levi T.
Letter and sister of Lady Curzon.
The earl made oath that he was
twenty-seven years old and that the
age of Miss Letter was twenty-five
years. The marriage will be sol.
emnized in this city on the 9th inst,
by the Rev. Cotton Smith. rector of
st. Johns Episcopal church.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
FAVORED sY COMMITTEE.
Resolution for investigation OF Pan
anna Railroad.

Washington, Dec. 23.-While no ac-
tion has yet been taken on the Shackle-
ford resolution for an investigation OF
the Panama railroad by the house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce 1t Is known that majority
of the members of the committee are
in favor of the resolution. Action will
be taken, 1t is understood, so that the
investigation can be made during the
present session OF congress.
Certain information obtained by the
committee during its recent visit to
Panama emphasizes the necessity of
an investigation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
PATIENT MUCH IMPROVED.
Oiphtheria Antitoxine Used for Cere.
bro Spinal Meningitis.

Bristol, Conn, Dec. 23.-The first
practical test of the theory recently
advanced by DR.. Wolff of Hartford.
psychological expert, whose expert
ments would indicate a definite rela-
tion between diphtheria and cerebro
spinal meningitis, or spotted fever.
IL being made at Forestville, near
here. A young girl was taken sick
with spotted fever" and the disease
progressed 50 rapidly that when a
physician arrived he concluded the
case almost hopeless AS last resort
5000 units of diphtheria antitoxine
were administered with the result that
the patient Is much improved and
there Is thought to be good prospect
OF recovery. There have been twelve
deaths from the disease here in as
many weeks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
soMsARDMENT CONTINUES.
Japaness Shell Small Russian Craft at
Port Arthur.

Headquarters of the Third Japanese
Army Before Port Arthur. via Fusan,
Dec. 23.-During the morning Of Dec.
19 the Russian turret ship Seyastopol
was torpedoed BY the Japanese feet
and Immediately listed 10 degrees to
the right. remaining fast on the shall
low shore at the foot OF Liaotie noun
tain. The vessel is considered abso-
lutely useless for further offensive OPP
oratiOns.
The japanese bombardment of the
Russian gunb0ats and torpedo craft In
the harbor continues.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23

Ts,..s.,-~-le &C, aptured 2u3-Meter
hill at Poit AfrhnT, together with the
gyms mounted by the japanese.
The Japanese legation says it has
no confirmation OF the reported recap
ture of 203-Meter hill.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23

Chinese Damaging Japanese Lines OF
Communication.

Communication.
General Oku's Headquarters, Dec.
n, via Fusan, Dec. 23.-It Is believed
by the japanese that the Russians are
employing Chinese to damage the
Japanese lines of communication and
they have no doubt that Chinese were
employed by the Russians to burn the
magazines at Liaoyang. The Japa-
nese say that If they arrest any Chi
nese engaging in so fulfilling their OBJ
legations to their employers they will
execute them as a warning TO other
Chinese against \ repetition of the
o6enSe.
The Japanese believe that heroic
measures are required to wipe out the
Russian system of employing Chinese
for such work. They say they know
that the Russians are spending eaor-
NOUS sums of money for this purpose.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23

Shanghai, Dec. ga squadron OF
powerful cruisers under Admiral kamis
mura has gone south to the China sea
to meet the Russian second Pacific
squadron.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
FLEET OF POWERFUL CRUISERS
UNDER ADMIRAL kAMiMuRA
MOVING SOUTH.
A
FURTHER ADVANCE ON PORT ARTHUR
JAPANESE CAPTURE TWO iMPoR
TANT POSITIONS CLOSE TO
PIGEON BAY.

Singapore, Straits Settlement, Dec.
23.-Two Japanese cruisers called here
during the morning and left at noon
They reported that two Japanese bat
tleships. two first class cruisers, two
second class cruisers and twelve tor
pedo boat destroyers were nearby
steaming west.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23

Russia Buys Steam Yacht.
London, Dec. 23.-It is stated that
Russia has bought Anthony J. Drexel's
fine steam yacht Margarita. paying
Sc 80, 900.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
LACKS coNFIRMATloN.


tureo 203-Meter Hill.
London. Dec. 23.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company from
St Petersburg says General Kur0pat-
kin has telegraphed the general stan
that he has received . report from
Chinsss sources TO th4- -4&Ack fAA4 tAo
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-12-23
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessnes> is responsible for many a
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks Of sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles. But since
the advent of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Constipation, Coughs, and Colds,
even the worst cases can be cured, and
hopeless resignation is no longer neces-
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Mass, is one of many whose life was
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This great remedy is guaranteed for all
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Girls expect remedies to work mira
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The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-11

Camels in Somaliland are kept IN
great herds sometimes numbering 80
coo. Such numbers involve wide areas
for grazing and consequent distances
from the few places where water mFy
he found. The ponies used by the
Somali can also manage without
drink for three or four days and when
employed for hcrding have, like their
masters. only camcls' milk to quench
their thirst These big herds offer, Of
course, tremendous temptation to
the raider as many as 10000 camels
being taken at time, and the eX-
citement of driving off such haul at
full gallop for forty or fifty miles with
the exasperated owner possibly hard
in pursuit and the chances Of the raid
or finding his own camp has fallen
prey to some other tribal diversion,
appeals irresistibly to the eXcitable
Somali.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-11
THE GREAT SOUTHWEST
Many Seeking Homes Where
Lands Are Cheap and
Climate is Mild.
Low Rates for Homescekers and Col
onists Twice a Month.

Many farmers In the northern and
eastern states are selling their high
priced lands and locating In the south.
west--in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisi.
ana and Texas. Many who have been
unable to own their home in the older
country arc now buying land at the
low prices prevailing In the new coun.
try-s7, $40, SIS, per acre and up
These lands are mostly cut-oyer tim
bcr lands, some of them possessing
a deep rich soil producing corn, wheat,
oats, clover, cotton, fruit and veg
etabes. Well improved farms are
scattered throughout this country
Many places with small clearings and
some improvements can be bought
very cheap. Our descriptive literature
gives a fairly good idea of this coun
try. It tells about the soil, crops, eli
mate, people, schools and churches,
water, health. It contains maps show.
ing location OF countries, towns, rail
ways and streams, and gives names
and addresses OF real estate dealers
In The towns
Reduced rates for homesockers and
colonisls arc IN effect first and third
Tuesdays Of each month. by way Of
ST.. Louis, Cairo or Memphis and the
Cotton Belt Route Let us send you
our literature and quote you rates.
Address Or
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Cotton Belt Rte, Cotton Belt Rte,
Cairo, III. 81. Louis, Mo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-11
Colds Cause Pneumonia.

One of the most remarkable eases
Of a cold, deep-seated on the lungs
causing pneumonia, is that of Mrs.
Gertrude L Femme, of Marion, Ind,
who was entirely cured by the use Of
one Minute Cough Cure She says
THE coughing and straining so weak
ened me that ! ran down in weight
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used One Minute Cough Cure. Four
bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely of the cough,
strengthening my lungs and restored
me to my normal weight, health and
strength Sold by Met2gers drug
store.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-11
HER FRIEND THE 1oRsEMAN.
Newspaper Woman lacked Wrong
Name 70 Good Story,

Newspaper Woman Tackled Wrong
Name 70 Good Stcry
A newspaper woman was the other
day told an exceedingly good anec.
date about a prominent horscman Of
the town. Immediately her news in
sJirct proTtyei her 10 turn it to &c
count, but by the tine she had reached
home the name Of The horseman had
slipped her memory She cast about
to find another name Of equal promi-
nenco to tack the story on to, and.
finding one, she set to work in real
earnest.
That evening her husband listened
TO the aaec3ote with all the interest
that a dutiful SPOUSE should evince.
but when she finished he sat looking
at her in silence
Well" she questioned Go you
think It will do?"
yes. my dear. but-say" smile
slowly crept over his countenance-
did Lou Dillon really tell you that?
Yes? Well. next time you have lunch
con with Lou Dillon give him my best
regards, won't you, and ask him for
another paragraph as rich as that
one. Boston Journal
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-11
AND THERE ARE OTHERS.
Married Men Who Crust to Luck"
for Their Dinners.

Tor Their Dinners,
Jobson felt at peace with the world.
The dinner went to the right spot. It
gave fine relish to his fat black
cigar.
THAT was fine feed my dear" he
said to Mrs. Jobson Il wish we could
have one every day like that"
And SO we SHALL replied Mrs.
JobSon Just tell me what you would
like for tomorrow night
Jobson groaned. Just like a wom
an said he. Expect me TO tell you
what ! want for tomorrow night
when at this moment reel as If |
never wanted To eat again. How can
! tell you what I'd like at a time when
soups and salads would taste the
same? For goodness sake wait till
Id hungry enough to care whether
have corned beef or turkey. Just at
present | don't care what have. I'm
too nearly torpid to make a sugges.
ton"
out you are always III 100 muCn OF
a hurry to tell me in the morning."
pleaded Mrs. Jobson.
Then I'll telephone you from the
Office"
"But you are too busy to think of
eating them
Well, then. I'll just have to trust
to luck" said Jobson as he took an.
other puff at his cigar.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-11
4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Clemmens SCHNEIDER, Deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed adj
mini TRAITOR of the estate of Clemmens SchiDd-
Ter late Of the county of Alexander and the
state Of Illinois, deceased, here gives notice
that he will appear before the county coart Of
Alexander county, az the court house in Cairo
at lhe May term on the first Monday in May
next, AZ which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose Of having the same
adjusted All persons indebted to said estate
are required 10 make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
- Dated this LIST day OF March. A. d. 1901.
AUGUSr SCHNEIDER, Administrator.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-11
ALWAYS Had Chicken,

Congressman John Allen of Missis-
sippi used to tell this one about a
young negro who was proud of his
father The young fellow said:
Nah faddah was as good pro-
vidah as any white man as evan
raised a family Nah faddah always
had plenty to eat ON ouah table An
he was particular good providah
foh de Sundah dinnahs, when We al
ways had chicken. Nah faddah
would hab chicken fob ouah Sundah
dinnahs. even eff he had to so on his
hands aud knees Saturdah nights to
Git hit foh us 'uns.