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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
STUBBORN FIGHT is RAGING
JAPANESE INFANTRY ATTACK ON
POUTlLOFF HILL BEATEN
4 OFF BY RUSSIANS.

Sakhetun, Manchuril, March A.
The stubborn fighting has been in
progress all day long.
Four Japanese divisions are about
eleven miles west of Mukden.
The Japanese during the day made
two infantry attacks on Poutiloff hill,
but were repulsed. They have re-
sumed the bombardment Of the hill.
The Japanese attacked the Russian
extreme left wing at two points, as
well as at Gauto pass. where the for
tifications previously abandoned were
recaptured by the Russians.
The bombardment of the Russian
positions on the left and right TANKS
continued while the Japanese swept
Poutiloff hill with at least $500 shells
from siege guns and mortars, the lat
ter's pro5ectiles being recognizable by
their enormous explosive force and
massive splinters.
Towards evening the Japanese ad-
vanced on the right wing, where stub
born fighting continues.
Though the Japanese are pushing
forward on the left bank of the Hun
river the Russians are maintaining a
stubborn defense.
The four Japanese divisions engaged
In the turning movement on the Rus
sian right on the Lao river have
reached Sawnipu, about eleven miles
west OF Mukden, but Russian reinforce
ments We're sent out and checked the
advance.
a japanese attack on the positions
east or Erdagou at a. N. was re-
pulsed.
Under cover of the artillery fire and
mist the JaDanese opened an infan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
FAVORABLE TO THE JAPANESE.
Progress Cf Battle as Reported From
kuroki's Army.

General Kuroki's Headquarters,
March 2, via Fusan, March 4.-The
battle is progressing favorably for the
Japanese, although snow storm is
swirling over the hilltors. The gun
ners get glimpses of their targets only
when the clouds lift a few moments.
The Japanese made great gains by
night advances against the Russian
position on the extreme left and they
occupy part of the first line of the
triple line of defenses in the hills be-
yond the Shakhe. The Russian trench
es here run northeast on the crests of
the low line of hills following the bend
of the river. The main defense lines
are higher in the hills beyond. The
Japanese right forces, pushing for
ward under cover of the night, gained
Ofurei and Taxa mountain, surprising
the Russians and meeting with but
little opposition. At Ofurei the Japa-
neSe found trenches encircling the
hill. They attacked from three sides
Snd eutrapped the Russians, capturing
sixty. These were partly dressed in
Chinese clothes and looked as though
they had been leading a hard life.
The Japanese forces directly west of
Waitao mountain took advanced posi-
tions close to the river during the
night. The Russians made feeble and
Intellectual attacks on the villages near
the river. A tremendous lombard
ment is being made westward today.
Great clouds of smoke are ascend
ing near the Wanpaosan hills, where
the Japanese fire is directed. The
Japanese casualties in the right army
have been very few compared with the
results gained.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04

try attack on Poutllon hill at I a. M,
but were beaten OF by the fire Of the
Russian guns. = second attack at
noon was silAl-~-sy repulsed, after
which the japanese resumed the bonn
bardment Of the hill with siege guns
preparatory to making fresh assault
General Nogi's Port Arthur veterans
are participating in Il: present fight
Ing. The losses On 10th sides are
heavy, but the results are indecisive.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
WEST HAS MAGNETIC STORM.
Telegraph Companies Using Electric
ity of Nature

Chicago, March 1.-The entire West
ern portion of the country is in the
throes of a great magnetic storm that
is causing much trouble to telegraph
and telephone wires. These magnetic
storms generally occur prior to the
appearance of the aurora borealis and
are prominent at the same time that
the maximum sun spots are seen.
Professor Cox of the weather bureau
said regarding the magnetic storm
THE entire country between Chi
cago and Kansas City is in the power
OF magnetic storm. In some places
| understand the telegraph companies
have shut off their dynamo power and
are using the electricity of nature.
This often has been done in years
past"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
oKU's ARMY LOSES 1000.
Carries Russian Trenches After Des-
perate Struggle.

General Oku's Headquarters in the
Field, March 2, via Fusan, March A.
A Japanese detachment sent to recon
hotter about $50 yards north of Apatai
this morning attacked the Russians
and carried their trenches after des-
perate bayonet charge against supe-
rior numbers.
The casualties suffered by General
Oku's army last night and this morn
ing were about 1000, but the Russian
losses were greater.
The movement is progressing In a
heavy snow storm.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04

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whooping cough They are dangerous
at this season of the year. They lead
to pneumonia or consumption. You can
prevent or cure all sach complaints with
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provemcnt over I'll cough, lung and
bronchial remedies, and the hest cough
syrup. Sold 10y Stoddard II Halstead.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
JAP LOSSES ENORMOUS.
General kuropatkin Tells of the En-.
emy's Casualties.

st. Petersburg, March A dis.
patch from General Kuropatkin, dated
March 2, says:
Our detachment at Oubenepusa
holds its position. The commander of
the advance guard, .Nojeiko, has been
killed.
"A detachment on the right flank
near Kudaza has repulsed an attack
by the Japanese, whose losses were
enormous. One company was ami
hilated.
The heights commanding the en-
tire plain near Tomaguchen, after al
ternately changing hands, have been
definitely occupied by our troops.
"The Japanese attack on our right
flank has been repulsed."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
Sickness Closes Schools.

Escanaba, Mich, March All the
schools in this city were closed dur
ing the day for. period OF two weeks.
Many of the pupils and teachers are
III. giinciEally of typhoid fever.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
WEDs AND SUICIDES SAME DAY.
Youth Takes Acid and Dies in His
Brides Arms.

Ottumwa, Ia, March 4.-Edward f.
Duboie, aged nineteen years, killed
himself with dose of carbolic acid
less than twenty-four hours after his
marriage to Miss Minnie Fuqua. He
died in his brides arms, leaving no
explanation of his act.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
Shorter Hours and More Pay.

New York, March 4.-Demands for
increased pay and an eight-hour day
to take effect May / have been an
nounced by the Rockmen and Exca-
yators' union, which contains about
$4,000 members In Greater New York.
If the demands meet refusal the men
declare they will strike on the date
mentioned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
CAR SIGNS RESCRIPT.
People Promised Voice in Prepara-
tion of Laws.

st. Petersburg, March emperor
Nicholas during the afternoon signed
rescript promising the people a voice
in the preparation of laws.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
DIPHTHERlA EPIDEMIC.
feveral Deaths and a Number Ill at
Henning, MINI.

st, Cloud, Mimi, March 4.-The lit
tie town of lHenning, a few miles from
st. Cloud, has serious epidemic of
Iiphtheria. Several deaths have oc-
,urred and a number of persons are
Ill. The ianitor of the school, his fam
lily and so many of the scholars are
afflicted that 1t has been necessary to
cloGe the school.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
ARMED WITH REVOLVER.
Mysterious Individual Is Arrested at
Ter SeIo


. TS5r - Selo.
st. PcteIsbd:s, March 4.-The po-
lice at Tsarskoe Selo, who since the
assassination Of Grand Duke Sergius
have redoubled the ordinary precau-
tions for the protection of the impe-
rial family, have arrested suspect
who claimed that he is a nephew of
General Fock, but whose papers are
irregular and who was found to be
armed with a heavily loaded revolver.
An investigation is on foot.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-03-04
JAPS USING HEAVY GUNS.
Bombardment of Various Russian Po.
sitions Continues.

Toxic, March 4.-Reports from the
headquarters of the Manchurian
armies say that the Japanese bonn
bardment of the many Russian posi-
tions continues. The Japanese are
using heavy guns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19
KANSAS LEGISLATORS.
Leland Advocates = state Salt Plant
at HutchinsOn-BiIl AAectfng
County Hfgh schools.

|
Topeka, Kan, Jan. 12.--One. Of the
bills which follows the general line
OF opposition to trusts was intro
duced In the house by Mr.. Leland and
provides for the erection Of a state
salt plant at Hutchinson. Ten thou
sand dollars Is appropriated to carry
the plan into execution. The bill
provides also for revolving fund OF
S15, 900 to be used to purchase supplies
for the plant. The plant is to be es-
tablished at the Hutchinson reform
atory and is to be under the direction
of the managers Of the institution. The
manufactured product Of the plant will
be sold in the open market.
A bill introduced in the house by
Mr.. Leland provides for the reduction
of the board of charities from five to
three members and provides that they
shall be appointed for four-year terms
Members Of the present board Of char
tiles have been eating and sleeping
occasionally at the state institutions
and Lelands bill Is also designed to
stop this by compelling the members
to pay 40 cents for each meal they
eat at one Of these institutions.
Senator Peck, Of Cloud, has pre-
pared bill for the election Of state
printer by joint convention Of the
legislature this winter. This means
that the so-caIled anti-machinee lead
ers OK the legislature have declared
war on George A. Clark, thee present
state printer.
Senator Waggener, Of Atchison, has
prepared a drastic bill for the proven
ton Of fire insurance pools or COM
bines. He says the bill follows the
lead on the subject laid down in the
message of Gov. Hoch, and that he
will force the agents to make a show
Of hands on 1t.
The senate adopted a rule requiring
five senators to demand roll call. This
is intended to shut out the democrats,
who have only three members in the
senate.
Under the provisions Of a bill intro
duced by Mr.. Barnes q levy Of one
mill will be made On all property In
the state for the creation of q state
high school fund, to be used for the
benefit Of high schools. Other bills Of
Importance were:
BY Goebel-Providing for the de-
post of state funds in state banks
and for the payment of interest to the
state.
BY Banks-Making city clerk, city
attorney, street commissioner Of cities
of the second class elective at city
elections.
BY Frazer-For the examination Of
opticians by a state board.
BY Brown-Requiring all district
judges to send to the state pardon
board a history Of each criminal SEN
fenced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

After the legislature had met and
organized b. th houses adjourned until
Monday Of this week. This action was
a surprise to the presiding officers and
both opposed It. Mr.. Stubs, speaker
OF the house. objected to the adjourn.
ment over two days in which work
might be dtue, on the grounds that 4;
was ridiculous. He said that q reform
legislature could not afford to adjourn.
He was opposed BY q majority Of the
members Of the house and an adjourn.
ment was taken. In the senate. Lieu.
tenant Governor Hanna opposed the
adjournmen' over Friday and Saturday.
He said that he would work nights to
complete his committees and that the
legislature could 60 on with Its bust
ness. He as opposed by the major
lily Of the mbembers and the adjourn
ment was taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19
KANSAS LEGISLATURE.


Topeka, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE Burton
resolution introduced In the house by
Mr.. Leland has passed into the OBJ
livion Of the house committee on state
affairs. Only q few republicans and
the democrats voted with Mr.. Leland.
The senate referred Gilbert's resOlu-
tion requiring Senator Burton to re-
sign to the committee on state affairs.
This in effect kills the resolution.
At the outset Of the session 1t was
resolved by the senate to get along
with only 81 employees, in addition to
the chief employees, but the senators
found that they must have more help
for committee work and to take care
Of their correspondence or be swamped,
and yesterday 81 additional employees
were taken on.
Speaker Stubs yesterday. appointed
the most important committee Of the
|legislature-that Of railroads. II is
composed Of the following: Schermer-
horn, Potts, Fraser, JefRries, Brown Of
Brown, Glasscock, Stannard, Goebel,
Bergman, Londergin, Grass, oshant,
Guyer, Hall and Haskins.
Senator Waggener introduced bill
looking to the election of United
States senator Nby the people.
The speaker, Mr.. Stubs, named this
special committee to investigate the
manner Of selling public school land:
Pringle, Stone and Dawson. This COM
mittee will Investigate the methods
used in various counties for the dis
posal Of school lands and prepare q
Ebill to cure the defects in the system.
The house judiciary committee re-
fused to recommend for passage, with
out amendments. Mr.. stones bill per-
tanning to the liquor law. The bill
provided that when any property used
for the violation Of this law should be
seized by the police and not called for
by the owner within "a hours the
officers should destroy It. The commit
tee suggested that the time be extend
ed In which claims might be made to
ten days. The committee also refused
to recommend for passage the bill
making It q misdemeanor to point IRE.
arms at q person. At
Jsffries, Of Sumner, thinks there are
too many road overseers. There are
from three 70 I'VE for each township.
He has a bill providing that upon pc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

The Republicans In the senate gag.
ged the Democratic members early In
the session. In the adoption OF rules.
the senate provided that ave members
should demand It before q roll call
could be had. Heretofore. only three
senators have been necessary before 3
roll call could be had. There are only
three Democratic members and the Re.
publicans were afraid that II the old
rules we're allowed to stand the Demo.
Gratis would be allowed to demand and
be given a roll call on every PROPOSE.
ton which would come before the sen.
lle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19
Is FOR REAL REFORM.
THIS 10 THE POSITION OCCUPIED
~ GOVERNOR HocH.
Mants Laws Paced That VIII Lessen
che Bur. ms Of the Taxpayers--
/ Railroad Attorneys on
| Guard.

\ Topeka. Jan. 16.-(Speclal.)-Ths
railroad attorneys are expecting some
radical legislation this winter They
are keeping a close tab on things and
explaining to the members that the
present railroad law gives the board OF
railroad commissioners all the power
1t needs. III that is so." said mem.
her. who is big cattleman, II wonder
why the board doesn't exercise that
power and prevent Wholesale discrim'
nations and increase Of freight rates?"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

The question Of which member In
either branch Of the legislature will &C.
quire Che title Of watch dog Of the
treasury" is one which Ii interesting
the politicians who are assembled at
the capital. Undoubtedly, Mr.. Dolly. q
member Of The senate. will carefully
watch the expenditures which will be
made by the senate, but he 10 not am
bilious to a quire the title. He ID .
friend OF Governor Hoch and will d.
all 10 his power to see that the wishes
OF the governor are executed BY the
legislature. but he will not try to make
himself conspicuous In the position Of
watch dog In the house, W. 2
Hackney has opposed several measures
on the gror ds that they are extravs.
giant In their nature He opposed the
appropriation for stamps on thaG
ground, but the friends Of the adminis.
tration went him one better and sug.
gested that Il members pay their own
stamp bills. He was compelled to &C.
cept the amendment and the members
OF the house will receive no money tor
stamps.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19
M'NEAL FOR STATE PRINTER
Well-KnOwn Topeka Editor Wins
in the Republican Caucus and
Succeeds George A. Clark.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 17.-Thomas A,
McNeal, private secretary to Gov.
Hoch and editor of the Mail and
Breeze, was nominated for state print
er by the republican caucus. He re-
ceived 98 votes out Of 123. J. =. Jun
a:=- after Of the Sterling Bulletin, re-
s-'vad IN votes aun l...''"~r =. .;--!s=-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

I Several state depository bills have
been introduced, but the leaders LOOK
with the most favor upon the one
which authorizes the executive council
TO let out the states money to the
banks whic4 will pay the highest rate
Of interest. The state Is to be project.
ed by ampl, bond and no bank Shall
have more Inan 100000 Of state money
on deposit i any one time. This is a
blow pt q, Topeka banks. Missouri
received $4,000 a. Interest on state
funds last year. Kansas should do
nearly as we'll
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

Lieutenant Governor Hanna and
Speaker Stubs set q new precedent
when they refused to appoint as men,
bers Of the ways and means commit
tees members having state institutions
In their districts. Those committees
dn the past have always been packed
with members from institution towns
and they would form . trust to sQuan.
der the peoples money for improve.
ments. There will be no such trust
this time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19
Muskoree Factions Quarrel.

Muskogee, l. T.. Jan. 1a-As the
outgrowth Of the fight now being made
against Federal Judge Raymond, an
Indictment charging assault was re-
turned against the mayor Of the city.
Col. Rutherford. The city is all ex-
cited over the charges fled against
Judge Raymond. and q petty quarrel
between republican factions promises
TO involve the whole city, 'Fegardless OF
politics.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

The politicians, who were . lltts
envious Of Senator Dolly at Arst be.
cause lOf his close connection with the
Hoch movement, have changed their
minds now. They look upon Dolly as
one OF the strong men Of the legiSla-
lure, and be IL. His only ambition 10
70 see thu party pledges redeemed and
the Hoch administration made a sue.
cess. He has no selfish interests to
serve.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

Ifthere is no way TO keep the gas At
home Governor Hoch insists on the
passage Of q stringent law against the
waste OF gas. He believes the Indiana
law on the subject should be adopted
BY this state. ...
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

Governor and Mrs. Bailey have r.
turned to their home at BaileyvilIe.
They will live on the farm, . mile from
town. The governor will spend about
half Of his time In his bank. He has
named his country homo "Plnehurst."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

Washington, Jan. i&-The great
prosperity Of Mexico under President
Diaz appears strikingly IN statistics
which compare conditions n ls7s with
those q 1903 In that period the popu-
lation has increased from s.1so. 40 10
"a eo5.sl9, and the number Of pupils
IN the schools from 1s1s1s 70 esIIs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

One Of the very good bills which
has been introduced during this session
Of the legislature and which probably
will become o law, 10 the good roads
measure, Of which Mr.. Mentee. Of Craw.
ford. is the author. The bill provides
for the appointment by the governor
Of state road commissioner The
commissioner shall receive salary Of
$4,000 year and he shall authorize the
construction Of good roads 10 cost not
more than 100000 each year in the
entire state. OF this amount the state
shall pay one-third. The counties will
be required to pay the remainder and
to keep the roads In repair after they
have been constructed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

The senate starts out with 4s EN-.
ployes and the house So. This number
will be increased likely to 60 In the
senate and rs in the house. II WON
80 over that. Compared TO two years
ago, when the senate had Ito employees
and the house 1888. the present session
makes a remarkable showing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

Representative Steve Brandon, Of
Douglas, says 1t Is ridiculous to think
Of trying to prevent the piping out 81
gas by legislation. The owners II
gas have right to sell 1t where they
please" said he. lust the same as the
owners OF any other commodity"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

State Accountant Rowett is going
ahead with his investigation Of state
departments. His appointment holds
until the governor discharges him, and
Hoch hasn't yet said the word.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

The rules adopted BY the house re.
uuire that only ten members shall be
necessary to get a roll call This viii
give the Democrats a ehance. as there
are seventeen Of them and there will
B ten OF them who viii want 4 roll call
en- many Of the plOposihonS which
win come. before the house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

bigns point to an unusual small
amount Of local legislation this winter.
Usually by this time from 800 to 500
bills have been introduced in each
branch. Not that many have been IN
troduced In both branches up to date.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

No effort will be made to incorpor-
ate q direct vote" clause In the pri'
mary election law. The rural members
won't stand for that. They say It
gives Che cities and towns the advant.
hge. The bill will make ell parties
hold their primaries on the same day
ana make 1t o crime to repeat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

Most Of Governor Hoch's time these
days is taken up with applicants Tor
ONCE. Place hunters crowd his Office
every day. He expects to turn loose a
batch Of appointments shortly. This
will relieve the situation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

Senator Porter's bill for a state oil
refinery, backed by the governors mes.
sage and tn, arbitrary drop Of S cents
. barrel In che price OF the oil within
the past week. Is looked upon with
favor by a whole lot OF people In the
legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-19

Cyrus Leland had two objects In
view in introducing . bill to reduce the
membership Of the state board of char.
tiles to three members and compel
them 20 pay the state 20 cents a meal
Wien they eat at the lnstitutionG One
vas IN the interest Of economy. Tue
olhsr was to lssislAis Henry J. Allen.
MON he diIliksA out Of once.