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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-12-04
SENT TO THE SENATE.
Cabinet Nominations Announced Some
Time Ago.

Cd0inet NOMINATIONS announced some
Time Ago.
Washington, Dec. 4.-The president
has sent the following nominations to
the senate: Secretary of the treasury,
George B. Cortelyou; attorney general,
Charles ]. Bonaparte; postmaster
general, George Won l.. Meyer; secre-
tary OF the navy, Victor H. Metcalf;
secretary of the interior, James II.
Garfield; secretary of commerce and
labor, Oscar S. Strauss; associate
justice supreme court, William H.
Moody.
Contrary to custom when the nom-
nations of cabinet members are sent
to the senate the nominations sent In
during the day were not confirmed at
once, bat were referred to commit
tees It is said that there is no op-
position to the appointees, but as no
message of any character had been
received from the president 1t would
not be proper to transact business.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-12-04
ESTIMATED APPROPRIATIONS
Secretary Of the Treasury Sends FIG
tHes to Congress.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The, secretary
Of the treasury has transmitted to
congress the book OF estimates OF ap-
preparations required for government
service for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1908, as follows: s
I Legislative establishment, $685.
Its; executive establishment, s32,571,-
80; judicial establishment, $980,120;
foreign intercourse, $3,254, ,007; min-
tary establishment, $79,950,1o2; naval
establishment, s115.444, $50; Indian af-
fairs, $7,97O,16S; public works. $685.
865, $40; miscellaneous. $50,244,088;
permanent annual appropriation, $l49..
$50, 800; total, $689.028.453.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-12-04
HOUSE SESSION BRIEF.
AdIourns Out Of Respect to Deceased
Members.

Members.
Washington. Dec. 4.-Speaker Can
non called the house to order at noon,
the attendance of members being un-
usually large for the first day of the
session. A number Of new representa-
tives chosen to fill vacancies were
sworn In as the first business OF the
day.
Mr.. Lowden OF Illinois announced
the death OF his predecessor, Robert
Roberts Hit, and stated that later he
would ask the house to set aside a
date to pay suitable tribute to his
memory.
Mr.. Gillett OF Massachusetts, feel.
ingly called the attention OF the house
to the death OF lockwood Hoar OF
Massachusetts and said that two years
ago he had called the attention Of
the body to the death Of the senator
from -MassachHaetts. George 3: Hoay.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-12-04
Six Indians Drowned.

Wharton, Ont, Dec. 4.-Six 13dians
of the Cape Creeker reserve were
drowned Dec l In McGregor harbor.
almost within sight Of their homes.
Their boat was capsized by sQuall.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-12-04
PROBING LAND FRAUDS.
Commissioner Clark Begins Hearing
at Pueblo, Colo.

Pueblo, Colo, Dec. 4.-E. e. Clark,
interstate commerce commissioner,
assisted by Attorneys Thomas and
Marchand, began an investigation
here during the day Of alleged land
frauds and the relations between CON-
mon carriers to the production of coal
and oil and the transportation OF the
same" A large number OF witnesses
will be examined in connection with
the coal land holdings OF the Colorado
Fuel and Iron company, the Denver
and Rio Grande. the Colorado and
Southern and Santa Fe railroads.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-12-04
PURCHASED FROM VANDERBILT.
Bio Block OF Chesapeake and Ohio
Stock Changes Hands.

New York, Dec. 4.--Kuhn. Loeb &
Co. OF this city have purchased the
155, 900 shares OF Chesapeake and Ohio
stock which has been held by the
Pennsylvania Railroad company. An
nouncement to this effect was made
ut the firms office here, but they de-
clined to give any details Of the trans
action. It Is understood, however. that
the stock was purchased for the Van
derbilt interests. which now control
a considerable amount Of Chesapeake
and Ohio stock.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-12-04
Larger Than First Dreadnouenr.

Portsmouth. Eng. Dec. 4.-The keel
plates OF another Dreadnought were
laid here by Admiral Sir Archibald
Douglas, the commander-in-chief at
Portsmouth, during the day. The new
battleship will be larger and more
powerful than sthe first DreadnOught
and as much of the preliminary work
has already been done It Is expected
that her construction will progress
rapidly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-12-04

A SEARCH LIGHT OF PUBLIC .iTY
on policies issued here is always favor
able. We court investigation as to our
methods, and as to the solvency Of the
INSURANCE COMPANIES
we represent. There is wide differ
ence in the fire insurance business. If
you want insurance that makes you
safe at the minimum price. we can
give it to you. Before insuring see
us. 1t will be money in your pocket
to do SO.
F.. Ct. BALL,
General Agent Phone 1872
Ma olson. So. Oak
I. @. @ f. Block
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-12-04

RIVAL e4k,aa POWDER c.. NEW YORK.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
Honor Jack Miller.

4 party of over 50 of the friends of Jack Miller assembled at the Moose Hail last night and partook of lunch which was provided in honor of the wedding of Mr. Miller and Miss Jennie Schaffer, who were married in Seattle yesterday evening. T. J. Quinn was the master of ceremonies and managed the affair to the satisfaction of everyone The health of the pop ular couple was drank in sparkling wine, and the speakers of the even- ing were loud in their laudations of the bride and groom.
 A fine lunch was provided as we'll as first class music. One of the events of the evening was a selection by George Dooley's juvenile band, which was entirely satisfactory from the point of view of the youngsters.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
Charts Are Unreliable.

The Loard which was inyesti- gating he wrecking of the Oregon exonerated Capt. Soule from any blame in the matter at all, on the grounds that the safe navigation of vessel depends upon the know ledge of the skipper of the waters and currents along his course, and as the government charts are unreliable ill this respect along his route he is absolved from all blame for the loss of his ship.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
New Building.

c. A. Hands new lodging house opposite the Whaling building is nearly completed, the lower floor being entirely furnished and in week the rooms upstairs will be ready for use. The building when completed will represent Il cost of about $3,5OO.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
Excelsior In Bad Shape.

Seattle papers state that the Ex- celsior was found to be in such bad shape that it would require at least $1O,G00 10 make the changes that are required by the government inspectors The bracing of the hull was poor and the whole frame was in need of strengthening. It Is uncertain yet what will be done with the vessel.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
Of Local Interest

The Bertha arrived Monday night and leit the following day for Landlock. Boulder and CoIdova after which she returned to Lis cum 10 discharre freight She will only go 10 Seward this trip leaving here for the States Saturday.
 Dr. c. V. Thompson leaves on the Northwtster having received a message calling him to accept position at q hospital in Los Angeles.
 Adam Thompson, an attorney from Eureka, Calf. has been ill town for few days with view oI locating here and establishing q law practice. He has arranged for offices, and will return to the States and bring his family to Valdez in time for the next term of the district court.
 Fruits and vegetables of all kinds at the Valdez Market.
 Fred Butterworth and party of surveyors wiio have been working or the Rosene interests back of Catalla arrived this week. The weather.in that section has been very inclement for the past few weeks and all work is practically at d standstili for the present.
 ". H. Triggs will leave on the Northwestern in the capacity of purser, his place here being filled by W. H. Bush, who has been away for several weeks on q busi- ness trip to Nome and Seattle.
 The Horseshoe saloon closed its doors Sunday night. The liquor license for the Horseshoe expired at that time and present conditions would not justify taking out another.
 Al. Jackson arrived on the Berhta with compl"te samples of various lines that his house carrie- and has them on exhibition in the Swan building. MT. Jackson and wife spent about month in the States just prior to this trip.
 Our Candies are always fresh Owl Drug Co.
 Ed. Orr lett Sunday for a trip of inspection over the mail route to Fairbanks. So far all of the mails under this contract have been ex- actly on time, and considering the fact that this is the hardest season of the year for travelling, it IS q remarkable record. As soon as the snow trail is in shape the stage line will be started and passengers can be assured that while the trip is not exactly pleasure iaunt even under the most favorable conditions, that they will receive better service than has ever ex- isted over the route before.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
Knights Island Will Boom.

According to T. D. Bradford, who has just returned from Knights island, that section is making the best showing of any around the Sound. He states that next season will undoubtedly see great boom on the island. Mir. Bradford is mining man of con- siderable experience and his rep~rt will greatly encourage the property owners of that section.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
Quiet At Cordova.

All railroad work at Cordova has ceased for the winter The Y eather is so inclement there that it is impossible to keep men. A number of workmen and residents have come to Valdez, some went to Seward and the balance have left for the States.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
Holly Convicted.

Arthur Holly, who was tried Monday for an assault on Dr. l.. C. Dalton, was found guilty and received sentence of six months in the federal Jail and fine of $36O, which ii not paid will neces- sita,e his serving all additional six months, making year in all. A large crowd was present at the trial and the verdict appeared 10 give general satisfaction.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
The Teachers Again.

Secretary Root has demanded of the Japanese government that the poachcrs who escaped from St Paul island at the time of the raid last fall be arrested and punished The basis for this request is that their attempted landing is regarded as an invasion of American terri tory.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
Coal Famiue Possible.

According to reports from the States there is strong probability of being coal famine on the Pacific coast this winter. At the present time coal is scarce in Seattle as we'll as in California, and orders for delivery in Alaska cannot be filled at Ladysmith.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
Lauds Valdez Trail.

Abe Spring in an interview at Seattle said the new Valdez trail cut this summer shortens the route about fifty miles and puts Fair banks in easy communication with Valdez. He was loud in his praise of the All-American route.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
An Idea
addresses.

For the coming holidays all Edison Monograph will entertain you and your friends at home. We carry complete line of Monographs and horns from SIP. up. New records on every hc"'. See Suessdorf X Wilson al bowling Alley.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
No. Iz7 Wins Pr1zs.

Check No. 127 drew the prize this week at the Alaska Kitchen Holder please call and receive meal ticket.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08

ketchikan had celebration on Alaska day at which Governor Hogeatt and Judge Gunnison made addresses.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08

Philadelphia. Nov. 5-Ali tn" preachers in this city yesterday offered up prayers for the recovery of Mayor Weaver and his returR to tue head of the reform party. The mayor is suffering from ner- vous collapse and his condition is
  critical.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08

New Hand Laundry-The Ala meda ready for business. Cali up Phone 67, we do the rest.
 Japanese bov, gentle and honest, wishes a position at !iousework or cooking. Speaks English. Address this office. Box No. B.
 The Jeanie left here for the south Tuesday afternoon.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08

See our new stock of Mems Clothing, Footwear and Hats. Valdez Bank & Mercantile Co. Inc.
 Dr. w. 4. Rystrom returned Wednesday from Cordova, where he has been for several weeks.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08

Notice. The public is hereby notified not to purchase any property in the name of Otto kanitz or said to belong to said Kanitz.
 Mas. OTTo kAXITz.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08
We Still Add
 Another Feature

Our locks are special-the key
 hole above the knob, so as to
 facilitate opening. On the in
 side when the key is turned
 and the door locked the key cannot be ah.tracted without
 unlocking inside, insuring ab-
 solute safety from burglars. Just a reminder Building com posed of steel. concrete and mar ble. John McDermott, Manager formerly at Palace and St. Fran cis Hotels.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08

The Penrs~l~a9: a:'-s@f s .,5tt wtG io .-~ .s" .. fr@'. .i25 aaa s.% passrt'o7F saa N,4. .~~s~ for Seattle ,>axt Wednesday.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-11-08

.3Ype. Center. wiil ieaveefor Sect ue 4a lhs Nor,bwsstesa.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-03
SYRIAN LEPER IS
SMUGGLED FROM CITY
Parkersburg, W. Va, Wants
Nothing to Do With the
Afflicted Man.

PARKERSBURG, w. Va. Aug. a.
George Rossett. the Syrian leper who
has been an unlimited guest In this city
since Tuesday noon, was last night SNUG
gled away in a special train on the Bal
timorc & Ohio with two constables. 10
Elliins, his former abode. Rossetts de-
portation was arranged in secrecy and
was by order of Gov. Dawson. On
grassy plot at the rear OF the BaltiIeore
G. Ohio station. with ropes stretched
about TO keep back the people. Rossett
spent his time while here sleeping and
talking with those who yentured near.
He did not seem to mind the clrcum
stances IN connection with his trip TO
this city and claimed the Parkersburg
people gave him better treatment than
he received elsewhere. The District At
torney's Office sent a telegram TO Leslie
NJ. Shaw, Secretary OF the Treasury, ask
ing that the State take charge OF Rossett
and have him sent over TO North Broth
ers island, New York. but no answer
was received. A box car was side-tracked
Tuesday night near where the leper took
up his quarters, and he refused TO take
IL. preferTing the open air. From thtN
until he left the city he camped on the
uusheltcred ground without bed OF any
sort
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-03
DR., BEERS VERSION
0F CARAVANS ACC|DENT I
Physician Says He Asked for No
Fee, and Gave Man Every
Attention.

Or. W r, Beer, in his version OF the
Incidents connected with the fatal &C
cident which happened Wednesday morn
Ing TO Wing Carman, emphatlcally
states that he did not demand any money
for his fee, and that the ambulance waS
ordered before he asked for funds with
which to pay the hospital and ambulance
service.
1T is true" said the doctor 10 Trib-
uDe representative last evening, that l
did ask for SIS and that | received the
money through the generosity OF the In
mates OF 62 Commercial street. or this
amount ! paid S1b to the hospital and SO
for the ambulance When | reached the
house about twenty men were gathered
there. but not one OF them would put up
a cent for the benefit Of Wing ANY one
who says that asked for money before
rendering any assistance utters delo-
crate falsehood.
Il told the proprietress OF the place
that Wing was going TO die, and she
was frantic TO have me get him out OF
the house as soon as possible.
THE accident occurred about o'clock.
! got out OF bed, dressed, hItched up my
horse. got down TO Commercial street,
had Wing out TO the hospital, prepared
for the operation and operated upon by
o'clock, so you can sec from this that
there could not have been any unneces-
sary DELAY"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-03
FINDS NO FAULT
Representative Of Norway Praises
American Packing Houses.

NEW YORK. Aug, 2.-Dr. Adolf ia
cobsen. chief veterinary Inspector of the
city of Chr!stiana, Norway. who has
been inspecting American packing
houses in behalf Of the Norwegian Gov
ornment. sailed today on the Oskar IL
for Copenhagen and Chrstiania. During
hls stay here he inspected packing houses
at Chicago. Kansas City and New York
and visited Washington during the cx-
animation Of applicants for the new
meat inspectorships.
The big plsnts which 1 inspected were
most cleanly and satisfactory in their
manner OF operation said DR.. Jacobsen
speaking OF his Investigations at Chi
cago, which were the chief object of his
visit.
Before his departure DR.. Jacobsen re-
marked that II his home government
acted upon his recommendations that
there would be much more American
canned meat and barreled beef bought
In his country than there has been here
toiore. He saw no reason. he said. 10
put any sort OF restrictions upon Amer
lean meat products bearing the Govern
ment stamp
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-03
He Talks of Work Oh the
Payette-BOise irrigation
Scheme.
LARGE AREA OF LAND
Is TO BE RECLAIMED
Expenditure Is Estimated at
More Than Seven Million
Dollars.

H. d. Page OF the Salt Lake firm OF
Page & Brinton, which has three con-
tracts on the Payette- Boise irrigation
project in Idaho, is down from camp
for few days to attend to business at
this end of the line. The contracts are
for canal construction work and the frm
has now employed some 400 men and 200
teams with a camp located twelve miles
southwest of Boise. Mr.. Page reports
the work progressing on schedule time.
with every Indication that the pace e3-
toblished will be more than maintained.
as laborers are now more easily obtained
than they were earlier in the season.
What Project Will Cost.
This project will reclaim about 300 900
acres Of land in the valleys OF the Pay
cite. Boise and Snake rivo-s in south
western Idaho and Will cost when COM
pleted. according to estimates 81 500, 900.
In addition 10 the canals aud latcrals
the project includes dam and reservoir
and incidentally power viii be developed
and used for pumping water from the
Snake river.
1t is one of the largest and most in
terestipg Of all the undertakings OF the
Federal government In Its attempts In
rcclaiming the semiarid West
The total amount of water to be divert
ed is 6o00 second-feet.
Al the principal point of diversion on
the Boise river the dam VIII be Y feet
high and 400 feet long.
The combined horse power will be
IL, 500 With this power wator from The
Snake river will be pumped 10 irrigate
$4,000 acres.
Storage reservoirs Will be built with a
capacity OF 367 900 acre-feet. The total
length OF the main canals VIII approx
mate 200 miles Less thnn one-Jhird OF
the area 10 he supplied with water by
this system is now cultivated.
The drainage area above the diverting
works covers about 6000 square miles II
Is mountainous. ranging from 5000 10
1000 feot above sea level and is well
forested with pine and nr
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-03
A Point He Overlooked.

In a discussion Of expensive health re-
sorts and watering places Bishop Nc
Vickar OF Providence said the other day:
"A friend of mine. a stout fellow, once
went TO Marienbad TO get his weight
reduced. He had heard great things
OF Marienbad. and hoped to lose nifty
pounds or so with no Inconvenience to
himself.
But he found the rates excessively
high, and the treatment excessively Sc
we're. and after an interview with the
hotel physician he said. pettishly.
Spare diet, long walks-I could have
managed all that without coming TO this
expensive place
Yes said tho physician. but you
forget the annoyance induced by our
high. prices. That of Itself will go a
long way toward reducing your
weight '-Pittsburg Gazette
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-03
MAYOR JOHNSON NOT
TRACTION SHAREHOLDER
Statement That He Was Largely
Interested in Cleveland Com
pany Was Error.

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. Fin the dis
patches handled by the Associated Press
on July 25. in describing the contro-
versy now proceeding over the street
railway situation liz this city, The state
ment was made that the railway line of
the Cleveland Electric Railway company
on Fulton street. was torn up by men
acting under the orders Of Mayor Tom
L. Johnson and that this action was
owing to the pending controversy In be-
half OF the Forest City railway, a Scent
fare line, and which. under certain con
ditlons. can come under the ownership
and control of the municipality.
In addition TO relating the facts as
to the tearing up OF the rails OF the
Cleveland Electric Railway company. tho
additional statement was made that
Mayor johnson was credited with be-
ing largely interested in the Municipal
Traction company This statement was
unwarranted. is believed TO be en-
tirely untrue IL in it's reading it
tended to create the impression that
Mayor Johnson had any financial inter-
est whatever in the Forest City company.
and is contrary TO every public state
ment made by that official. he having
specifically anticipated by public an
nouncement any such possibility.
That he has been interested In the sue
cess of the company, as an ultimate
municipal ownership proposition, but
primarily to secure a lower fare he has
openly proclaimed.
The Associated Press. therefore. de-
sires TO disclaim and TO disavow any
other suggestion in making the statement
teleCra phed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-03
RIOT IN DETROIT
Strikers and Sympathizers Are Handled
By Police,

DETROIT. Mich, Aug AFTER re-
peated charges with drawn revolvers the
police this afternoon put down n riot of
strikers and strike sympathizers at the
Ideal Manufacturing company's plant on
Franklin street 4 riot alarm calleed out
reserves when the crowd had swellcd TO
1000. and had begun TO handle roughly
several of the officers. The trouble arose
from the alleged assault by strikers on a
negro employee OF the company this
morning. Several arrests were made
Lawyers for various unions are busy
interviewing the prisoners, the charge
against whom Is disturbing the peace. II
Is believed that a number of civil suits
will result. The trials Will begin in
police court tomorrow morning
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-08-03
LARGE increase IN
PRODUCTION OF IRON
Record for First Half of 1906
Greatest in History of
the Trade.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug, 1.-The Amerl-
can Iron and Steel association has re-
celved from the manufacturers complete
statistics OF the production OF pig iron In
the United States and Canada I'm the first
half OF 1906 The production OF pig iron
in the United States for the period
named was II. G02,9 ,901 gross tons. against
II .S29,205 in the last half OF 1905 The
production In the first half of 1906 was
the largest in any half year In the his
tory OF the trade, II is now reasonably
certain that the production of pig iron in
1906 Will exceed 25.0OO,00O tons
The production in Canada In the first
half OF 1906 amounted to S2,0l0 tons
against 257.7e7 tons in the last half of
1905. The production in the first six
months of 1906 was the greatest in any
half year in the history Of the Do
minion.