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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
FOUR PERSONS KILLED AND SIX
PERHAPS FATALLY BURNED
AT INDIANoLA, IA.
CANVAS COVERING TORN TO sAREDs
PLACE crowded AT THE TIME
WITH PEOPLE SEEKING TO
ESCAPE THE RAIN.

Indianola. Ia. Sept. 15.-Four men
were killed. six probably fatally
burned and q dozen more stunned by
q bolt of lightning which struck a
crowded poultry exhibition tent at the
county fair here. The dead are: Ras
Anderson, Carl Peterson. Theodore
Young, all of Indianola, and Blaine
Wright, Pleasantville.
The tent was crowded at the time
by people who had entered it to es.
cape the rain. The lightning struck
the tent pole. split 1t wide open and
radiated over the entire tent, tearing
1t into shreds. Four occupants were
instantly killed. half dozen were
burned. perhaps fatally, and dozen
men, women and children were
stunned. Thousands Of chickens in
the coops were killed. Rescuing par
ties went to work at once, cleared
away the wreckage and removed the
dead and injured. Physicians were
called and sent from Des Moines.
Almost at the same hour lightning
struck livery barn and seriously in.
iured Charles Simmeron.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
SERIOUS CHARGES MADE
STATE AUDITOR sHERRick or
INDIANA REMOVED eY Gov
ERNoR tiANLY.

indianapolis. Sept. 15.-Chargine
that David e. Sherrick. auditor Of
state. is guilty Of - plain and mex
cusable violation Of the law and Q
gross betrayal Of public trust In the
investment OF trust funds belonging
to the state In private affairs OF his
own." Governor Hanly has entered an
executive order declaring that. by rea
son OF the embexzlement OF public
funds. the ONCE Of state auditor was
declared vacant. The governor an.
nounced further that he had offered
the position Of state auditor TO War.
den Bigler Of Wabash. According to
Governor Hanly's statement he asked
Sherrick TOR his resignation three
times. The resignation not forthcOm.
Ing the order declaring the vacancy
was made
According to the correspondence
that passed between the governor and
Mr.. Sherrick and the statement Is.
sued BY the governor the state auditor
Is. In effect. indebted to the state TO
the extent OF $l45,O00 In round num-
bers.
The charge is that the auditor
loaned funds Of the state to private
individuals and that these individuals.
when pressed for settlement recently.
could not make them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
GUT NORWAY WILL RESIST sWE
DEN's DEMAND TO DEMoL-
/ lsH CERTAIN FORTS.
LEADERS DISCUSS STATUS Of AFFAIRS
WHILE DEADLOCK SEEMS PROB
ABLE PEACEFUL OUTCOME
Is PREDICTED.

London, Sept 15.-Dr. Nansen, the
Arctic explorer, who recently has been
active In Norwegian politics, and
Captain Wallenberg. q member OF the
Swedish riksdag. who are both In
London, declared during the day that
their respective countries desired
nothing but peaceful outcome of the
present crisis and appeared to be
hopeful OF a satisfactory outcome Of
the negotiations Both said that the
question OF the demolition Of the
forts would be the only possible cause
Of rupture.
DR.. Nansen said Norway was will
ing to give up the new forts on the
frontier. but strenuously opposed the
demand that the new portions Of the
old fortresses Of Fredricksteen and
Kongsvinger should be demolished.
leaving nothing but historic ruins
This question. which is now before
the conference. Norway regards as
constituting q critical stand. as Nor
way WOulO SOOucI uSul Su0u 8AsC w
the fortresses. Kongsyinger Is far
from the frontier and Ia important
for the defense OF the capital. Nor
way does not menace the Swedish
frontier and with the exception OF
Fredricksteen Norway Is willing to
yield the outer line Of forts.
Or. Nansen added that It was quite
untrue that Norway had been prepar.
ing for war. At the present moment
she had more than $4,000 men under
arms and only a few ships ready.
Such an absurd folly as war seemed
impossible.
Captain Wallenberg said: The one
desire Of Sweden Is for peaceful
settlement. There is no reason for
war. The question of the demolition
of the forts is the only one which
could possibly occasion rupture. But
we insist on the demolition OF the
forts close to the frontier. have
every reason to believe that Sweden
will offer no objection to an arbitra.i
tion treaty as soon as Norway Is an
independent state. l firmly believe
that peaceful settlement will be ar
rived At"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
RECEPTION FOR ROOSEVELT.
Grand Entry Into Washington Planned
for Nations Chief.

Washington, Sept. 15.-The definite
decision was announced during the
day that reception will be arranged
for President Roosevelt when he ar
rives here the last of this month. The
suggestion Is advanced that should
President Roosevelt reach Washing
ton In the evening there should be an
illumination of Pennsylvania avenue
SO as to enable the people to see him.
arrive during the day their progress
up the avenue would best be marked
by waving of flags or bunting.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
ENTIRE CITY AFFECTED.
All Glasses at TaIluiah, La, Victim
Of Yellow Fever.

All Glasses at Tailuiah, La, Victims
Of Yellow Fever.
New Orleans. Sept. i5.-With steps
In progress to depopulate both Tai
lulah and Lake Providence as much
as possible and with an ample fever
force at work at both places the coun-
try situation shows some improve,
ment as to yellow fever Out OF forty
squares In Tallulah thirty-six are in
fected. many Of the victims being peo-
pie of prominence and some being des'
perately i'll. Former Naval Oficer ]
b. Snyder Is among the late cases.
Although the yellow fever situation
In the South shows no material
change hope that the pest will be
eradicated by Oct. has been aban
doned by those In charge OF the fight
In New Orleans. The war goes on
unabated with varying measures oi
success.
A few new cases have appeared In
Mississippi during the past twenty
four hours.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
ron EXPLOITATION or TRADE.
Japanese Organization With Enor
NOUS Capital.

Toxic, Sept 15.--In spite OF the
strong undercurrent OF indignation
pervading ali classes over the terms
Of peace arranged with Russia typical
business men here are following =
wiser course by forming an important
organization representing eighty-one
leading business interests under the
presidency Of H. Iwade. millionaire.
which aims TO work for the develop
ment Of home industry and foreign
trade with redoubled energy. 4 sig-
nincant feature q the 8. .anixatiOu II
that II consists Of wealthy and con-
servative element. representing IN
enormous combination Of capital. Its
Interests and energy win be prfn-
cipally directed toward the expl0dtar
ton Of trade With Korea and China.
The oraanisation u prepared 20 CO.
operate = thla 1iseetiee WITH logsten
80 = - =
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
President Will Take No Further Ae
ton in Matter.

President Will Take No Further Ac.
ton in Matter.
Oyster Bay. l.. l., Sept. 15.-The
president has received from Theodore
p. Shonts, chairman of the Panama
canal commission, a special report OF
the investigation into charges OF ir-
regularity In the granting Of the $780,
1000 commissary contract made by
Hudgins & Dumas OF New York.
! The report, which was ordered by
the president last week. came to Sag
amore Hill by special messenger from
Mr.. Shonts' home In Connecticut. The
messenger waited In Oyster Bay until
. reply was made by the president.
Il Is understood that Chairman
Shonts' report on the granting OF the
contract was satisfactory and that the
president will take no further action
on the Hudgins & Dumas charges.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
Suicides Identity Unknown.

New York, Sept. l5.A mystery
about the identity of the well dressed.
handsome young woman who killed
herself with revolver in the Man.
haitian hotel developed during the day
In the discovery that the name "A. w.
Wildey, Washington, D. c., under
which she registered at the hotel. was
probably fictitious.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15

Your food must be properly digested
and assimilated to be OF any value to
you. If your stomach is week or di
seased take Kodol Dyspepsia cure. 1t
digests what you eat and gives the
gives the stomach rest, enabling it to
recuperate, take on new life and grow
strong again. Kodol cures sour stomach.
gas, tloating, heart palpitation and all
digestive disorders. Sold by Cook Il
Odee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
Got OF Cheap.

He may we'll think, he has got off
cheap who after having contracted
constipation or indigestion. is still able
to perfectly restore health Nothing
will do this but DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. quick. pleasant, and certain
at Stoddard & Halstead drug store;
guaranteed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
KILLED Nv THREsHER.

Man Drawn Into Cylinder and Crushed
to Death.
MankatO. Mimi. Sept. 15.--George
Pfeffer. twenty-eight years old and
single. met with fatal accident at
noon while working at threshing
machine four miles southwest of Lake
Crystal He was at the feeder of the
machine and was suddenly drawn
down into the cylinder. The machine
was going at full speed and death was
almost instantaneous. Pfeffer's home
was In Vernon Center township.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
RoJestvens,y Fully Recovered.

RoJestvensky Fully Recovered.
st. Petersburg. Sept. 15.-A letter
received here from Japan says Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky has completely
recovered from the wounds which he
sustained at the battle Of the Sea Of
Japan, but that he will not come home
until the peace treaty Is ratified.
PANAMA CONTRACT VALID.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
Yokohama Under Military Rule.

Yokohama. Sept. 15.-The city is
quiet under military occupation.
There we're several rowdy outbreaks
auring the night. but no damage was
done. Thirteen arrests were made.
Consul General Miller Is OF the opin-
Ion that there will be no demonstra-
tions against Americans. The Taft
party Is expected to arrive here Sat
urday.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
AMERICANS SHUT OUT.

Argentina places sProhibitive Tariff on
Machinery.
New York, Sept. l5.-Cable advices
from Argentina have been received by
leading exporters saying the govern
ment had given notice that It was to
levy q prohibitive tariff on all parts Of
agricultural and Industrial machinery
and calling on the exporters to ask
the American government to inter.
vene. The wires were kept hot all
afternoon between New York and
other chief cities and by nightfall ar
rangements had been completed to lay
the matter before the secretary Of
state.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
No Joint Session Held.

Karlstad, Sweden, Sept. l5.-The
delegates OF Norway and Sweden ap-
pointed To discuss the dissolution Of
the union OF the two countries spent
the morning In private conferences.
There was no Joint session.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
TROOPS GUARD REMAINS.
Body Of Former Governor OF Baku
Finally Inferred.

Finally inferred.
Tiflis, Caucasia, Sept 15.-The body
Of General Prince Amilakhoveri, for
merly governor of Baku. was brought
Into this city by troops and was bur-
led without disorder occurring.
The late prince was regarded with
bitter hatred owing to the harsh
measures which he adopted when he
was sent on special mission to
pacify the Caucasus. The revolution
lists threatened the local priests with
death II they attempted to offer
prayers over the body and no one
dared to approach the house. Troops
were eventually dispatched to bring
the body to Tiflis and 1t was feared
that disorders would occur at the
funeral
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
MISTAKEN FoR BURGLAR.
Iowa Man Shot by Railroad Watch
man In Chicago.

man In Chicago.
Chicago, Sept. 15.-Clem Fiechman
Of Burlington, Ia, while waiting at
Hawthorne. suburb, to take train
for home. was shot in the knee by
James Gardner, railroad watchman.
Gardner thought Flechman was about
to force an enhance to the railroad
depot and asserts that the shots were
fred to frighten F1echman away. The
watchman took Flechman to physi-
clan. who dressed the wound. Later
Flechman was conveyed to the county
hospital.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
GOVERNMENT CRITICISED.
Japanese Peers Present Memorial oi
4 Rscsnt Disturbances.

Toxic, Sept l5.-Eleven peers,
headed BY Prince Nojo, memorialixed
the government during the day. criti-
cising its failure to prevent the recent
disturbances where the emperor re-
sides and asking why the chief OF the
ucfropOlitan police should have been
DEGRADED while the home minister. his
Superior, Il permitted to retain his
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
SUICIDES 70 ESCAPE MOB.

loWan Kills Schoostcacher fSr RetuS.
ing to Marry Him.
Davenport, Ia, Sept. Is. Meddie
Derby. schoolteacher, was shot and
instantly killed near Wilton, Ia, at
the country school which she taught.
Arthur Webb. who had been paying at
tentions to her. killed her because she
would not marry him. Webb was
chased BY . posse and. to escape cap
ture. committed suicide BY shooting
himself In the head.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
When ser you feel impending i'll.
And need magic little pill,

NO Other one VIII HII Tn6 OH
Like DeUitt's Little Eary Risers.
The Famous Little Pills, "Early Ris-
ers.' euro Constipation. Sick Headache,
Billiousness, etc, They never grippe or
sicken but impart early rising energy.
Good for children or adults. Sold by
Cook & Odee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15
AFFECTS PATENT MEDlclh

Decision by Commissioner Of internal
Revenue.
washington, Sept. 15.-The commits
sioner of internal revenue has ren.
dered q decision that will affect a
number of patent medicines composed
largely of distilled liquors. He has
reversed o ruling Of his department
made many years ago and now de-
cides that the makers Of these medi.
cines must take out licenses as recti-
fiers and liquor dealers and that drug
gists and others handling them will
have to pay the usual retail liquor
dealers license.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-09-15

The most wonderful cure for piles is
MaDZan put up in collapsible tubes
with nozzle attached. 1t reaches the
spot, stops pain instantly, and cure all
blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles. Sold by Sto ddard & Halstead.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-23
Bingham.

Engineer Greenwood of Skowhegan
and Towne of the American Bridge Co.
was in town, Tuesday, making plans and
measurements for the new bridge which
Is to connect Bingham and Concord.
Arie Dinsmore returned from Gorham
on Tuesday.
Mrs j. G. Gregory is now at her
home in Gorham and is very slowly gain
ing.
Alice and Marie Cahll, daughters of
James Cahill of Concord, have been Wis
iting in Bingham and Moscow.
DR.. Dsscomb of Skowhegan was called
to see Mrs. Alfred Chase on Thursday of
last week.
Mrs Fred Ennis was in Pennington a
few days last week, visiting relatives.
Frank Hall and wife returned from
their winters work in the woods on
Friday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Conner of Pleas
ant Pond were shopping in town, Satur-
day of last week.
Miss Elizabeth Moore of Scion, who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sumner Turner of Bingham the past
few days, enjoyed novel trip, Friday,
visiting the trestle bridge over the Gulf
stream. Mr.. Roscoe Turner acted as
guide. They drove within mile and a
half of the bridge, going the remainder
of the distance on snow shoes After
reaching the bridge the idea occurred to
them they would like to cross it, and
after few moments hesitation, they
took off their snow shoes Ventured
across, gathered few souvenirs and re-
turned home feeling we'll repaid for
their tramp.
Angie Robinson accompanied her Ms
ter, Effie to Portland on Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith and
daughter of Moscow visited relatives in
Madison, the first of the week; they
started with team but bad roads caus-
ed them to go by train leaving their
team at Bingham.
Mrs. w. B. Goodrich visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Taylor, at No.
Anson, Monday and Tuesday last
Mrs. F. II. Colby is spending few
weeks in Portland among friends.
Effie Robinson, who is attending bust
ness college in Portland was at home
over Sunday.
Mrs. James Lawrence was at North
Arson, the first of the week.
Mrs. Carrie Witham was in town a
few days, recently.
Fred Baker is visiting his daughter,
Caddie, on Pleasant Ridge.
Rev. T. +. Millett of Gorham was in
town, this week.
A. P. Murray was at Skowhegan, We'd
nesday.
The drama "rompkins Hired Man.
was we'll patronized and we'll played
here on Wednesday evening and netted
over thirty dollars for the Bingham
library. On Monday evening of this
week the same company presented the
play at Webster's hall at Caratunk and
enjoyed their trip immensely. All the
company speak in the highest terms OF
the kind reception given them by the
Caratnnk people and the good time
generally.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-23

An act to extend the charter OF the Nor
ridgewock Bridge Proprietors and to author
ize the town of Norrdgewoek to take and
purchase the property Of the same.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives in Legislature assembled a;
follows:
Section /. The charter OF the Norridge
wock Bridge Proprietors is hereby extended
for the period Of twenty years from the FIRST
day of October in the year Of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and five, subject
however, to the provisions for purchase here
matter authorized.
Section 3 The rates Of toll shall be the
same granted to the said proprletots by the
provisions of chapter four hundred and nifty
SIX OF the Private and Special Laws of this
State, approved February 4th in the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sixty five.
Section J. The town OF Norridgewock,
with such assistance as may be hereafter
granted by the county OF Somerset or the
tate of Maine, is authorized to take and
purchase the bridge. property and appur-
tafAnces of the Bridge Projectors, on the
payment to said propretors OF such sum as
may be agreed upon, or as may be found as
the value of said bridge, property and APP
purtenances, by a committee OF three dislnter-
ested men to be appointed by the chief JUS
tice Of the supreme Judicial court, the award
of majority of whom shall be reported to
the supreme judicial court, in Somerset
county, within sixty days after SAID hearing,
in term time or in vacation. for the contrma-
ton of said chief Justice, and the award OF
said committee shall be conclusive. The
costs of appraisal shall be part Of the purchase
price. In determining the said value nothing
shall be awarded for the franchise.
Section d. The said town of Nouidge-
wock may at any time Tile a petition in the
Office of the clerk OF the supreme judicial
count for the County oil Somerset, in term
time or in vacation, addressed to the chief
justice Of said court, who, after notice to
said bridge company shall after hearing and
within thirty days after the filing of said pc
tition appoint said committee, who shall
forthwith organize, and after due notice and
hearing, proceed under the instructions from
said court to the determination Of the value
Of said bridge, property and appurtenances.
Section :. From and after the payment of
the said value to the said bridge proprietors
the said bridge and its approaches shall be-
come public highway and shall be main
tanned as free bridge by the said town OF
Section 6. The town Of Norridgewock is
hereby authorized to raise the money to be
used in payment for said bridge, by issuing
its bonds in such denomination and payable
at such times as said town may vote at any
legally called town meeting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-23
The Forks.

Good news comes from Mrs. Grace
Durgin Bunker, who went TO the hospital
recently. She has successfully passed an
operation for appendicitis and will leave
the hospital 10 about two weeks. Mr.,
Bunker is with her and they will visit his
home in Mercer and remain several weeks
until Mrs Bunker is much stronger.
A little girl OF tender age at Jerry Dur
gins, the precious property of MIR. and
Mrs. Oville Forsyth.
Mr.. and Mrs Lester Jackman and son
of Madison were at Scott Dutgin's Satur-
day and Sunday.
Several from this town visited the ex-
hibiIion at Caralunk Monday night.
c. E. Ball and liza Durgin attended the
plantation meeting at Caraunk Monday
afternoon and Mr.. Ball came back smiling
as the vote for the Superintendence Union
was unanimous and hearty. He reports
that most OF their new officers are quite
young men, showing the value OF modern
schools.
Helen Durgin is in poor health and has
gone to Bingham to be treated by DR..
Nevers. She went with her brother Bert
add wife, who have gone to Watervlle to
visit Mrs. Durgin's relatives.
Deputy Sheriff Pierce was in town Mon
day to summon witnesses in the case Of
Esther M. York vs.. |. w Gushing and
Henry Fitzsimmons, a dispute about a
roadway.
The annual meeting of West Forks last
Monday resulted in the election OF F. J..
Durgip, clerk; John H. Morris, Joseph
O'Brien and Davis c. Pierce, assessors ;
S. c. Durgin, treasurer; John H. Morris,
Jeremiah A Durgin and L. E. Pierce,
experimenting school committee D. w.
Durgip, collector, constable and truant
officer. Appropriated $3.50 for schools,
SIS for High school. SIS for text books,
$72 for superintendent salary, sass for
debt. and deferred action on assessors
and ueasurer's reports and on appropria-
ton for plantation charges until the adj
journed meeting, to be held next Saturday
a, 9 a. m. Voted to join the Supernten.
deoCe Union.
Ira w. Durgin was presented by his
father with a beautiful gold watch last
week. Ira deserved ii.
Mrs. Lucy Young. who has been in
Skowhegan TO be tTeatt d medically for
dyspepsia by DR.. Wardsworth, returned
last week.