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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
SENT TO CONFERENCE.
Senate Takes Action on Joint State
hood Bill.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The state.
hood bill was sent to conference short
ly after the senate convened, Senator
Morgan, whose objection to the con.
ference held UP the bill, having yield.
ed. The senate also sent to confer.
ence the bill for the government OF
the Panama canal zone.
At 10 o'clock the Impeachment trial
was resumed and as soon as quorum
could be secured Mr.. Thurston began
his argument in Judge Swayne's be-
half. Early as was the hour the gal.
leries were we'll filled and Mr.. Thurs.
ton received close attention
Manager De Almond concluded the
argument for the prosecution, follow.
ing Mr.. Thurston.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
Attacks Naval Programme.

Eerlin. Feb. 27.-In the reichstag.
during the discussion of the naval ap-
propriations, Herr Bebel. the Socialist
leader, said that II Germany accepted
the Naval leagues guidance she would,
it was estimated, spend $7S1. 900
on additions to the feet. Germany, he
added, had better aim at the culture of
her people and the amelioration Of so
cial conditions rather than waste the
proceeds Of labor on useless arma-
uents.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
CRUDE PRODUCERS ORGANIZE.
Association Formed to Fight Standard
Oil Company.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Independent crude
oil producers and refners from Kan
sas, Ohio, Illinois ana Indiana joined
in the formation here of an organiza-
tion of defense against the alleged
eradicating pressure of the Standard
Oil company. The new organization is
to be known as the National Crude Oil
Producers association. Headquarters
will be i'll Chicago. One of the chief
objects of the organization is to pre-
vent discrimination In freight rates.
r. II. Heap, president of the Ohio
Standard Oil company, was the prime
mover in the establishment of the as
sociation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
RUSHING DEFENSE WORKS.
Japanese Military Activity Noted in
Northern Korea.


New York, Jan. 27.-In connection
with reports of japanese military ac-
tivity in Northern Korea the Herald's S
correspondent at Gensan cables:
Transports are arriving daily with
materials for Notifications, which are
being rapidly constructed on the Ma
kimhoff peninsula. Meanwhile the
japanese have announced the occupa-
tion of three islands in the harbor
entrance for military purposes.
A japanese feet, escorting two
transports with land Notifications ma
terials and workmen on board, has
appeared off the Nakimhoff peninsula,
which forms Port Lazareff and COM
mands the approaches to Gepsan.
Harbor Notifications are being rap
idly constructed there.
This peninsula offers an excellent
sheltered naval base from which to
control the Sea of Japan. Military
telegraph lines are being rapidly
strung through the territory to the
north, recently evacuated by Russian
outposts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
Sickening Shivering Fits

of Ague and Malaria, can be relieved by
and cured with Electric Bitters. This
is pure tonic medicine; of especial
benefit in malaria, for it exerts true
curative influence on the disease, driv-
ing it entirely out of the system. 1t is
much TO be preferred toQuinine, having
none OF this drugs bad effects. e. y.
Munday, OF Henrietta, Tex, writes:
my brother was very low with malariaI
fever and iaundice, till he took Electric
Bitters which saved his life. At Stod-
dard e. Halstead's drug store; price SOC,
guaranteed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
ROUTED BY JAPANESE.
Russian Cavalry Detachment Scat
tered by the Enemy.

Newchwang, Feb. 27.-It is an
nounced that cavalry detachment of
800 Russians was routed at Liuchia-
wopu, fourteen miles southwest OF
Hsinmingtun, on the evening of Feb.
%. The Russians scattered in the d.
rection of Hsinmingtun.
Newchwang is full Of rumors of an
impending battle upon the Hun river.
The unusually warm weather will
probably lead to active military opera
tions.
Scouts report that the Russian raid
ers originally started from Sufangtai
and consisted of four squadrons of
Cossacks commanded by a colonel.
They lost one officer and number OF
men in the engagement at Hunghutzu.
The Russians seemed disheartened
and anxious to avoid fight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27

mission with a speech or thanks TO ITS
members. He said that each of them
would return to his country bearing
as recompense for his labors the
legitimate satisfaction of duty well &C
complished. They left behind them
profound impression of esteem for the
devotion in which the difficult task
had been performed.
A significant exchange of remarks
was made by Sir Edward Frye, repre-
senting Great Britain, and Baron
Taube, representing Russia. Both
spoke In the most amicable spirit and
eulogized the arbitration. Sir Edward
said:
This is one of the most important
events ever brought before an inter
national court. All should feel graft
fed with the satisfactory results at
tanned"
The speaker closed with the quota
tion:
Peace hath her victories no less
renowned than war"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
DEAD LYING IN HEAPS.
Japanese Lost Heavily in Capturing
Berenneff Hill.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 27.-General
Sakharoif, General Kuropatkin's chief
of staff, In a dispatch dated Feb. 25,
reports that when the Japanese at
tackled and captured Berenneff hill
Feb. "a after severe fighting they were
in superior force and advanced liter
ally over the bodies of their own men.
The Japanese loss was very heavy,
the dead lying in heaps. The Russian
losses have not yet been ascertained.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27

Look out for coughs, colds, Group,
whooping cough. They are dangerous
at this season of the year. They lead
to pneumonia or consumption. You can
prevent or cure all such complaints with
Bees Laxative Honey and Tar an i'm
provement over all cough, lung and
bronchial remedies, and the best cough
syrup. Sold by Stoddard & Halstead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
StoesseI Bitterly Attacked.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 27.-On the eve
of General StoessePs arrival here a
section OF the press is attacking him
bitterly. These papers have printed
all the stories tending TO show that
the garrison of Port Arthur was not
at extremities when it eapitulated, the
Slovo even alleging mistreatment of
the inhabitants of the city
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
ABANDONED BY RUSSIANS.
kuropatkin's Forces Burn the Town of
Chiensunmupaotzu.

Toxic, Feb. 27. - The Russians
sheiled Litajentun and Chenchiehpao
Feb. "a. On the same day they burned
and abandoned Chiensunmupaotzu,
near Watao mountain.
Collisions between scouts and recon
noitering parties continue.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
Japs Seize German Steamer.

TOXIC, Feb. 27-The German steam
er Severus, bound for VladiYostoi-
with cargo of Cardiff coal, has been
seized by the japanese.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
DISSATISFIED WITH TERMS.
Strikers on the WarsaW-Vienna Rail-
road Still Out.

Warsaw, Feb. 27-Contrary to ex-
pectations the Vienna railway strike
has not ended The engineers and
fremen and the mechanics employed
In the machine shops at Warsaw and
Zborow are dissatisfied with the terms
offered and refuse to accept them. A
crowd of strikers prevented resump-
ton of the train service which had
been arranged to commence at noon,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27

Foreign Office Declines to Discuss the
Decision.

London, Feb. 27.-The foreign office
received the findings of the North sea
commission with apparent equanimity,
but declined to give out any official
expression of opinion thereon. An
official said to the Associated Press:
The finding of the commission Is
final. We therefore must be satisfied
and it would be bad taste for us to ex-
press dissatisfaction"
The Associated Press understands
unofficially, however. that the foreign
Office is well pleased with the findings.
RUSHING DEFENSE WORKS.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
Russian Fleet Passes Dover.

Dover, Eng, Feb. 27.-The Third
Russian Pacific squadron, commanded
by Rear Admiral Nebogatoff, passed
here during the day. heading west
ward.
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FIGHTING OPENS IN CENTER
ARTILLERY ENGAGEMENT PRO-
CEEDlNG BETWEEN JAPS
AND RUSSIANS.

Mukden, Feb. 27.-An action in the
center opened at s.: 80 a. m. with siege
guns. The firing of field guns contin-
ued throughout the day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27

gone ashore one-haif mile south of
Little Island station, near Norfolk, Va.
The lifesaving crew reached her in
surfboats, but the crew of twenty.
eight declined to leave the vessel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
SERIOUS RlOTiNG AT BAToUM.
Prefect of Police and Several Leading
Merchants Slain.

Constantinople, Feb. 27.-Advices
from Batoum say the prefect of police
and several leading merchants of that
city have been assassinated and that
numbers of Ottoman subjects have
been murdered by Georgian strikers.
The porte has drawn the attention of
the Russian embassy to the situation
and the latter has promised the neces-
sary protection.
Revolutionary manifestos in favor
of a republic are being circulated
broadcast in Batoum. The movement
Is not confined to the city workers,
but has many adherents among the
peasant and agricultural classes, who
claim that the land owners are treat
ing them as serfs. The whole of the
Caucasus is said to be seething with
disaffection Armenians, Jews and
people of other nationalities and
creeds are aiding the strikers, who ap-
pear to be acting under the orders Of
q committee at st. Petersburg.
Crew Remains on Vessel.
Washington, Feb. PA dispatch
received at the lifesaving station SAYS
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-02-27
Crew Remains on Vessel.

Washington, Feb. PA dispatch
received at the lifesaving station says
that the British EscsE-- :I-==>r hAs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
SHE CALLS TAX UNJUST.

The proposed taxation of mortgage loans, which
is now under advisement by the Senate at Albany.
is not meeting with favor at the hands of many
women. who see in it menace 70 the property
rights Of minors and women.
''As investments Of this kind allowed by the
courts for guardians of minors" writes of
these obiectors and as many lone women have
their fortunes secured in this way. the injustice of
such taxation is evident
In the first instance. the property is taxed FL
all it can bear. Why, then, must the same piece
of property be made 10 yield another tax because
of the loan upon 1t?
No no Let the wise Senators tax more heavily
al liquors cigars, carriages. automobile and all
the Iuxuries OF the rich. ard not nulCt the strug
Cling widow and orphan children by such intus-
tice."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
cUNNINeLY HIDDEN PICTURES.
[FRoM 90 rRIBr-NE RrREAr-1

tFROM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU
washington. March If the early arrivals at the
inaugural ball get tired Of waiting for the Presi-
dent. they may amuse themselves studying out the
faces. figures and scenes the big pillars that
support the centre court. These columns. So feet
high and % feet in circumference, look TO the cas-
ual observer like nonoliths OF Italian marble. In
reality they built Of brick-55OO bricks to a
pilar-pastered, painted and vened in realistic
semblance of the rich yellow stone they initiate,
For instance: II you stand near the west entrance
and look up at the first pillar to the right, about
eight or ten feet from the top. you will &C
curate picture Of George Washington's face II
it had been painted by Stuart On the next pillar
about midway its length. the veining in the mot
tied yellow takes the shape Of an Indian warrior,
aim. and dressed in the picturesque ira D
pings Of the bucks of his race. On another column
is a marine view showing ship with her sails full
of wind by is the little red schooI house
on the hill" a flag futtering from a tall staff
makes another picture. Walk by the fountain in
the centre of the court and look upward TO the
big column to your left, and you will a Santa
Claus perfect the frontspiece Of a child 3
holiday book and on d level but on the next col
umn, IS a Grand Army badge with the wings of
eagle painted so infinitely in notified yelows as
to seem the result OF careful work rather than an
irresponsible Whtm.
The artist denied that he had purposely painted
these wonderful designs, but as he has cunningly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
WOULD FOUND a SALON.
Art Of Conversation Lost, Says an Eclectic
Mrs. Harris Taken IL

The establishment OF a salon by NewYork club
women was the remedy prescribed by Mrs. Richard
stearns at The Eclectic Club meeting, at belmont
cos yesterday for the American ailment, loss Of
the art Of conversation"
is the time not ripe for the establishment OF a
salon in our ciry?" she asked. where cultivated
people could meet for mental refreshnent instead
Of gastrononlic indulgence. To meet and talk to-
gether recall the pleasures of travel 10 discuss
books. and the thousand and one stirring events
which constitute the great human drama OF our
life would entertain and stimulate would elevate
ard satisfy.
1T is when the tide is lowest that it turns. and
We have almost reached the turning point in our
neec q mental stimulus.
Chief among the various contributory causes
. This condition ] believe 10 be the present cpl
oeaic OF card playing with its attendant struggles
Webster defines prize as something taken from
a. enemy
WI nat do we talk about at our tables to-day? I
an often glad that no recording angel ATTENDS
lDese functions
IL the ART Of conversation is lost, on whom so
much as clubyyomer should Il devolve 70 f1nd ana
capture it2'
Mrs erasmus 7. Harris, who was formerly Mrs.
Leon EarVfer. q well known member or the Eclec-
tng the meeting. DR.. Annie DonOghue. who was
present, cared for her until the family physician
arrived. when taken TO Miss Aiston's
sanatcriIm, No . West 63d-st- Upon inquiry al
the sanatOrfun last night Il WAS learned that she
was improving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
WILL WOMAN BE APPoINTED9
She Heads Eligible List from Which Bronx
Beekeeper Will Be Chosen.

Although Miss Emma V. Haggerty, OF this city.
stands first the eligible list from which Park
Commissioner Schroeder is appoint one of the
three apiarists whom he thinks he needs look
after the city's bees in the parks in The Bronx.
it is said to be extremely unlikely that she viii
receive the appointment. The position pays s.. 200
a year
Miss Haggerty is not only one of the thirteen to
obtain rating OF 10 per better in the exam-
nation which the Civil Service Commission holds
for the purpose providing eligible beekeepers for
the city, but, in competition with thirty-odd men,
she stands clear the head. with a handsome
81 per cent.
beekeepers examination. even knows what
city beekeeper is the following questions from the
examination which Miss Haggerty passed are nu-
rninating:
|. What is the ordinary size of a community
OF ne common honey bee? What is the special
teach?
z. In what respect does the cell of the queen bee
differ from that of the other bees?
J. Mention Two ordinary diseases 10 which bees
are Labie and give the usual remedy for each.
been undertaken by the city? Describe a plan TO
exhibit bees for public observation. Illustrate by
6. What is the usual cause Of swarning? How
does swarmng take place? How IS it prevented?
How may a swarm offices be recaptured?
= What Is the best way of protecting the public
from being stung by the bees and at the time
letting the public best observe their habits1
{. What happens when bees left without a
queen? How may new queen be provided?
g; From what cause do bees suffer in winter?
while confined 10 their hives?
All told the city has about thirty hives Of bees
II present plans are carried out and the three
apiarists appointed the city will be paying at
the rate Of $40 q year hive. Who gets the honey
is one Of the mysteries OF modern municipal state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
BOUQUETS AT RAINY DAY.

Presidents Day" with the Rainy Daisies, yes
terday afternoon, at Carnegie Hall. resulted in a
notable gathering OF the chiefs in feminine club
dom. Mrs Philip Carpenter, president of the State
Federation, in the receiving line. the right
Of Mrs. \. II. Palmer the Rainy Day president.
and there besides Mrs. Belle De Rivera, Mrs.
Lille Devereux Blake. Mrs Helen TONES, Mrs.
Leroy Sunderland Smith. Mrs Clarence Burns,
Miss Mary Garrett Hay. Mrs. Donald Mclean.
Mrs. William Gerry sade Mrs Edwin Arden, Mrs.
Belle Gray Taylor. Mrs. Augusta c. Dexter and
Mrs. Spencer Weart president Of the Jersey City
Woman's Club.
Mrs Arnold schramm, one OF the charter mem
bers Of the Rainy Day Club, fastened club pin
the front Of Mrs Carpenters brown velvet
waist, while she pressed bunch of pink roses into
the State Federation presidents hands. Mrs De
Rivera the newly elected president Of the City
Federation, received q bouquet Of white roses pre-
sented by Mrs. Thomas Henry Whitney, and Mrs.
Esther Hermann. Rainy Days fairy godmother,"
received Ilies-of-t he-valley. accompanied by a
speech, from Miss Sara Palmer. Mrs. Carpenter
and Mrs De Rivera gave their thanks while stand
ing Carnegie Halls spring bottom velvet chairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
LENTEN FOOD CHEAP.
Warm Weather Makes Hens Lay-Fish
Plentiful.

Hens have started in to work this week with the
result that strictly fresh eggs. which brought
from - TO 80 cents a dozen a few days ago.
selling for IS and 20 cents. The spring weather
of last week accounts for the industriousness OF
Bddy. Egg dealers praying that she may con-
tinue her good work the cold storage supply OF
eggs is almost exhausted and what is left is unfit
for
IF storms and winter weather visit US again for
any length of time said dealer at Washington
Market yesterday, "New-YOrk will have to do with
out eggs for breakfast. There are not enough eggs
in the market 10 last more than few days,
but We expect a supply from the West to relieve
the situation"
In the fish markets cod is bringing an unusually
high price, 10 and 10 cents a pound due TO the
fact of the small supply brought in by the Glouces-
fleet from the banks
Sheepshead is plentiful and good and is selling
the reasonable price OF - cents pound. and fresh
salmon a favorite Lenten fish. brings 25 cents
pound at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
NEWSGIRLS WON'T STRIKE.
.Subzc0y EN- pIoyes to Haze Day off
Once in Too Weeks.

Peace was restored among the employees of the
subway newsstands yesterday by the assurance
conveyed TO them during the afternoon by the in
spectoTs that they were TO have a day OF every
two weeks. Most Of the girls accepted this a
sufficient compensation for the recent increase in
their hours Of labor. which included the loss OF
their luncheon hour. Others said they would
rather have chance to get cup OF hot coffee for
luncheon every day than to have q holiday once a
fortnight, but what could they do7
Previous 70 the PRONUNCIATION Of this edict feeling
ran high n the subway. Tho legality OF requiring
twelve hours Of labor from employe was freely
discussed, and Outrageous OF the mildest
terms used Yet the girls never had any intention
OF striking, as has been reported.
We couldn't strike, US kids" was the way one
OF them put II. Girls can't strike unless they
have man back of them"
This girl said that she would not mind the long
hours If she only had night week TO go 70
the theatre, and when the news came about the
day Of she declared herself perfectly satisfied
Ore capable young woman Of the kind evidently
born for executive position, said. before hear
ing about the day off. that on the whole the
management Of subway newsstand preferable
70 Z place IN a store.
4 get just the same wages here that I did in the
store where I worked before-s6 week. she said.
Il work longer hours and I have 10 eat d cold
luncheon but haven't got dozen bosses over me.
! am practically nay own boss. and If the hours
are longer than IN a store you don't notice it SO
much. because there is so much going on. Yes, it
e pretty cold soHlein1eS- ! nave TWO sets OF IN
derwear now, flannel shirtwsist and a sweater,
besides my coat, and still I cold but I must
work. and suppose you have 70 put UP with
something. We never had any idea Of striking.
We never would Ia " been able to together,
and II wouldn't have done any good for just q few
10 20 out
The trouble among the news girls from the
abolition Of the system Of reliefs under which the
stands were opened, thus making IL necessary for
each attendant TO remain az her post during the
whole day Eleven hours the uptown side and
twelve the downtown. They cannot even leave
for luncheon. and have 10 subsist cold edibIes
unless they can persuade some obliging subway
ernplOye 70 bring them hot coffee This seems TO
be regarded even a greater hardship tnan the
long hours The change was made because VIXEN
the same person not continuously in charge
Of e stand II was impossible 70 fix responsibility
1or n the books. The company in charge of
the stands Ward & Cow. is much pleased with the
service Of the girls. and that they in
srtely prefcr-ab BILE TO BOYS. being only more at
tertive 70 customers, but more trustworthy in
every way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
SEEKS DIVORCE AFTER REMARRIAGE.
Dr.. Paulding's Suit Follows Early Morning
Visit to His Wife's Rooms.

The suit for absolute divorce brought by DR.. Ed
ward Paulding of No. 22S West 4th-st. VINO was
advanced once before from his present wife. came
70 trial before Justice Fitzgerald in the Supreme
Court Yesterday. The defendant is Margaret NJ
Pauldine An anaulment of their first marriage
was granted by Justice O'Gorman in 1902 on the
ground that Mrs Paulding had not been divorced
from her first husband, J. Edward Cannon, or
BROOKLYN After the anuulment DR. Paulding and
his erstwhile wife continued to be good friends
and were married again in October 1892, in Jersey
City after which they tired of each other and sep
arated. - a., -, .
The testimony showed that Dr.. Paulding, with a
marry OF friends broke into his wife's rooms In
i0Sfh hist early one morning and found her with a
strange man He told her he had come for friend
" visit which she replied that ne had brought
along a good many friends
I'D been expecting something CT this sort for d
Christmas present" said she.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
DAMAGE OF 100000 ON THE OHIO
Many Vessels Injured by the Passing Out Of
Ice Gorges.

Cincinnati March 1.-The steamers and harges
which were grounded by the sudden fall OF the
river when the ice dam below was removed yester-
day were to-day in dangerous positions With DOW
SUSPENDED high in air and a dozen huge blocks OF
ice beneath the hull the $500 stern wheel steamer
Virginia Of the Pittsburg and Cincinnati packet
line. was probably in the worst plight.
The bank of the river on the Ohio side for moro
than mile strewn with stranded shipping.
including TWO v-harfboats and the steamboats, Rees
Lee Virginia Bonanza and Winlfrede- The Bo-
nanza and Rees Lee viii suffer little damage, as
they settled good ground.
Damage estimated at 100000 was suffered by the
Marmet Company to-day from crushed barses lost
cargoes and wrecking OF other property. A loss OF
So 600 was reported BY the CampbeIl's Creek Com
pany. and other losses aggregating $4,000 brought
the tota! damage to shipping and cargoes well up
to 100000 with the end OF the danger not in sight