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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
BRIDGE WASHED AWAY.
Train Goes Into Creek and Three Men
Are Killed.


Pittsburg March 14.-Three men
drowned a railroad bridge washed
away and an engine and five freight
cars precipitated into the water are
the first results Of the rapid rise dur
ing the night of Deer creek, near Har
marsville, Pa, on the West Pennsyl
vania railroad. The dead are: j. B.
Mikesell, an engineer; w. ]. Cantwell,
fireman. and J. M. Johns, brakeman.
An eastbound freight train was
crossing the bridge when 1t suddenly
gave way. Before the men on the
front part Of the train could escape
the bridge went down, carrying the
engine, trainmen and five freight cars
with it. So rapidly had Deer creek
risen during the night that it had at
tanned height of sixteen feet, instead
of the normal from four to six feet.
One Of the five freight cars, heavily
loaded, was carried down the creek
over a quarter of a mile by the cur.
rent.
Rain has been falling for more than
twenty-four hours at Pittsburg and
high water Is expected, although a
flood stage at Pittsburg may not be
reached.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
As A MATTER or ECONOMY.
Western Roads Propose to Len1then
Time of Fast Trains.


Chicago, March 14.-Western rail-
road officials are discussing the ad-
visibility Of lengthening out the run
ming time of fast trains with view
to greater economy of operation.
1t is stated that owing to 2-cent pas
senger legislation and the necessity OF
conserving revenue everywhere the
Western officials believe a general
Mngthening In train schedules Is ad-
visable. IT is said all that remains to
carry the plan into effect Is an agree
msnt as to the time 1t Is advisable to
make. Tentative schedules are being
prepared by several roads with view
to presentation at q conference to be
held here.
Although no understanding has
been reached there Is general feel
ing that the time of the fast trains be-
tween Chicago and Omaha and Kan
sas City should be heightened by
about two hours; the time OF the fast
trains between Chicago and Denver by
five or six hours and the time OF the
fast trains between Chicago and the
Pacific coast by nearly half day.
The saving in expense by such q
rcarrangement in schedules would re-
suit In a saving in the cost of opera.
tion OF the trains affected and would
also make 1t possible to take OIL 9
large number Of local trains. With
lengthened schedules 1t would be pos
sible to do the local work with the
fast trains.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
PANICkY CONDITIONS ON WALL
STREET RESULT IN HEAVY
DECLINE IN PRICES.
hill STOCKS LEAD IN THE SLUMP
NORTHERN PACIFIC AND GREAT
NORTHERN GO DOWN MORE
THAN TEN POINTS.
t. TAn! II HE'D 1880

New York, March 14.-Another
break In the stock market soon after
the beginning of operations revived
the nervous feeling prevailing during
the weak period of last week. There
was no new development to account
for the heavy selling. but 1t was gen.
orally attributed to the immediate
needs Of the money market. The 18th
Of the month calls for some very large
dividend payments and for stock and
note subscriptions and it Is supposed
the banks were Obliged to call loans
to proyide sources for impending re-
ouirements. Foreign markets also
were upset by the money situation.
Liquidation in Berlin and London has
a reflected effect here. Western rail-
road stocks were the weakest, but
declines up to 2 points and over were
generally obtained all through the
list. Some of the more conspicuous
losses were Great Northern preferred
IN, Northern Pacific 6, Northwestern
6, Union Pacific s, Canadian Pacific
Az, Reading 4, Delaware and Hudson
3sa. Amalgamated Copper 3b. South
ern Pacific 3. ST. Paul and Colorado
Fuel 2aA. United States Steel 2B and
SO on. About 100000 shares changed
hands In the first hours trading.
Prices Become Demoraiized.
Conditions became panicky ON the
Stock Exchange by noon and prices
melted away In demoralized fashion
under the forced liquidation by calling
Of loans. the wiping out Of the mar
gins and the throwing upon the mar
ket Of collateral in loans. The sever
est losses were In the high grade rail
road stocks, especially those In the
Western region. The Hill group, In
cluding the Great Northern Ore GER
tificates, dropped about 10 points, Ca
madam Pacific Z, Reading 6ss, Union
Pacific, Northwestern, Brooklyn Tran
sit and Amalgamated Copper between
and points.
Fluctuations became very wild In
the early afternoon and large blocks
OF stocks were thrown upon the mar
ket Unfortunately as to what they
would bring. The slump In Reading
was especially violent, its l2-point
downward plunge being made by ! to
1h-point drops between sales. Union
Pacific was without apparent support
and fell away 8 points. The Hill
stocks made a momentary stand and
rallied several points, but slumped
again. end Amalgamated Copper was
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
ulioaded in frightened haste tor q de
cline of 7&.
No Market for Many Stocks.

cline or 7as.
No Market for Many Stocks.
In many of the most active stocks
efforts to sell found practically no
bids In the market and forced sales
under these circumstances caused the
rapid Offering down of the price limit.
The shorts were the only buyers and
their occasional purchases were lost
In the flood of the continued liquida-
tion. Many selling orders were for
execution at the market without spe-
cification as to price and this added
materially to the decentralization. Bank
clerks were busy watching the down
ward plunge of prices with a view to
the value Of collateral In loans and
selling out Of such collateral was an
additional burden on the market
The market closed nervous and un-
settled Covering operations by the
bears rallied the market, the rally
running from 3 to A points in stocks
that had been weakened The tone
was feverish and unsettled at the
higher level. Union Pacific dropped
back to the lowest twice after the
general list rallied and the whole list
sold off sharply in the late dealings.
Northern Pacific fell II and Union
Pacific 1914.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
STRIKE SITUATION UNCHANGED
Policemen About the Only Passen
uers at Louisville,

Louisville, March 14.-No improve
ment is shown in the strike situation.
Discomfort was added to inconveni-
ence and the citizens, with the novelty
Of the strike worn off, walked to their
places Of business through heavy
rain. The railway company started
four cars at a. m, the first one out
carrying fourteen policemen.
The company put on additional cars
after midday, screening the motormen
from missiles by heavy wire netting.
Very few passengers were carried.
The down town streets were the scene
of much disorder and the police made
many arrests of those who attempted
to impede the progress of cars.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
Making Steady Progress.

Washington, March 14.-It is stated
at the White House that Archie Roose-
welt had a good night and that he Is
making steady progress toward recov-
cry. After his visit Dr. Rixey said
that at continuance Of the present
rate of progress he will be able to be
out in week or ten days.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
Killed for Slapping Woman.

st. Louis. March 13-Albert Mich.
OILS, teamster. was shot and killed by
Edward Court, who Immediately sur.
rendered to the police. Court made a
statement to the effect that Nichols
had slapped Mrs. Court and when he
took Nichols to task for the act Mich.
OILS drew a knife and he fred In self.
defense
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
AVERAGE OF FIVE DAILY.
Record of Executions by Drumheae
Courtmartial in Russia.

st. Petersburg, March 14.-Statis.
tics published regarding the drumhead
courtmartial show that up to March g.,
when their activity was suspended by
Premier Stolypin on account OF the
opening of parliament, 764 persons
were executed, an average of almost
five daily. The majority of the execu-
tic provinces.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
chic Eanker Kills Himself.

Canton, O., March 14.-Horace G.
Mcdowell, president of the Farmers
bank of Canton, shot and killed him.
self at his country home five miles
north of this city. He was known
throughout Ohio as breeder and
buyer Of high class sheep.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
HUNDREDS OF HOUSES FLOODED
Residents Compelled to Move to Hills
for Safety.

GAINESVILLE, o., March IA cloud
burst occurred five miles southwest Oi
this city and as result property has
been damaged to the extent OF thou
sands of dollars. Traffic on the Zanes.
vile and Western and the Cincinnati
and Muskingum Valley railways and
the Southeastern Ohio interurban Is
completely tied up. the tracks being
under water.
At Crooksville. Roseville and White
Cottage, small towns on Jonathan
creek, hundreds of houses have been
flooded and the residents are moving
to the hills for safety. At Roseyille
the water on the main street Of the
village is five feet deep. So far no
lives are reported lost
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14

Don't consider lightly the evidence
Of disease in your system. Don't take
desperate chances with ordinary medt-
cine. Use HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea, the great specific. 80 cents, Tea
or.Tablets. Schultz q Ketcham..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
GENERAL FLOODS IN OHIO.
Situation Serious In a Number o.
Places.


Columbus, O., March 14.-Flood con
ditions prevail nearly all over the
state. A report from Bridgeport says
that the worst rain storm in years
visited that vicinity and all the
streams are out of their banks. Land.
slides are reported on many electric
roads in Eastern Ohio.
At Hamilton Seven Mile creek
washed away the Pennsylvania track
and freight train No. rs was ditched
near Collinsville and thirteen loaded
cars were wrecked. No one was hurt.
At Dayton the Miami river Is at a
food stage and hundreds of acres OF
farmland are inundated. The electric
railway traffic Is delayed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
PRESIDENT BUTLER'S IDEALS
Wants Root for President and Taft
for Chief Justice.

for Chief Justice.
Los Angeles, Cal, March 14.-ln an
interview with DR.. Nicholas Murray
Butler, president Of Columbia univer
sity, he said:
president Roosevelt will not run
for president again no matter what
pressure is brought to bear upon him
The principles which Roosevelt stands
for are greater than the man. The
Republican party must support these
principles no matter who Its standard
bearer may be at the next election
With Mr.. Root president and Mr.. Taft
chief justice of the supreme court con
ditions would be pretty near ideal
But l hardly look for such combina
tion to succeed"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
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TRANSvAAL RAliRCs
Former Official ard T&@l I.
sons ki,ict.

Johannesburg, Tfaa5p, ) NJ n
DIR. A. Adam Jamc1ca - m
sioner OF lands, was Killed Di,A jSeiF
other persons In the wrecA oi 4 train
at Alkmaar, on the Tciagpl line, daz
to n washout In addition to tho kiised
eleven persons were injured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-03-14
BAD BREATH

"For months had great trouble with my stomach
and used all kinds of medicines Ny tongue has
been actually as green as grass. my breath having
q bad odor. Two weeks ago friend recommended
Casearets and after using them can willingly and
cheerfully say that they have entirely cured me.
therefore let you know that shall recommend
them to any one suffering from such troubles
Chas. H. Halpern, ia E. 7th ST., New York. N. Y.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
Letter to VIM. Gregg.
Welsh, La.

Dear Sir: Here's tail with
noint to it. Florida is the hardest
state in the Union for paint.
Gilmore & Davis Co, Tallahassee,
Florida, think they know what paint
can do in their climate; they've been
painting for IS years, Devoe 10 years;
and they say Devoe wears 10 years
their words are: Buildings we
naipted Devoe 10 years ago are in
good condition of paint today"
Thew also say lead-and-oil wears
only one year there; Devoe 10 years
Ten wears is long lifetime for
naiut in florida; longer than 20 II
Maine. We don't dare say that either
is true as general fact in thoS'
states; but there are such instances.
If we should call the cost OF Devo
in Florida half of the usual cost Q
na;nt it would be too much; we sup
nose IT'S about one.third; there is 8
much trash there-the costliest pain
lis the worst, and the worst is th
costliest everywhere.
Yours truly,
% F. W. DEVOE & co.
Faught Lumber Co. sells our pain
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
Leave orders for rice
bran at Jones Bros.

Mrs. Dan Cline and son Gilbert
and daughter Leliah, of Newberry'
Indiana, and Mrs. Chas. Williams
and her three children of Van
cennes, Indiana, arrived in Welsh
the latter part of last week and
are the guests of Mrs. Williams
sister, Mrs. Ira Neal of the north
part of town. They expect to re-
main only a few days before re-
turning north.
Supt. Jno. McNeese was visiting
the Welsh school Monday forenoon.
In an interview upon the political
situation as affecting the superln-
tendent's office, Mr.. McNeese stated
that the office of superintendent
would not be subject to an election
until a year from this November
although at least one candidate has
already announced for that posi-
ton. He thinks, and has recon-
mended, that the office of superln
tendent be removed from the cleo
ton list, and that the same be ap
pointed by the parish school boar
as provided by statutory enact
S ment, thus removing it as far q
V possible from political influence
t He also stated that in accord wit
e recent legislative enactment, tt
}. members of the parish school boal
o will be elected in the future instes
h of appointed as heretofore.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
A Hard Debt 10 Pay

81 owe a debt OF gratitude that can
never be paid OFF, writes q, >. Clark
of Westfeld, Iowa, ''fOr my rescue
from death by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. Both lungs were SO seriously
affected that death seemed imminent,
when commenced taking Nev Dis
coyery. The ominous dry, hackin.
cough quit before the first bottle was
used, and two more bottles made a
complete cure. Nothing has ever
equaled New Discovery for coughs,
colds and all throat and lung COM
plants. 5Oc and 81. Guaranteed by
all druggists. Trial bottle free.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01

collected by several of the parochia
officials has LOAF b"'r "le of deepest
concern to the people OF this parish,
and the time seems to ba at hand when
there will be an opportunity offered
our legislative body 10 ren.-uy the
evils of the present system.
Keep your ear to the ground MIR.
Voter and see how your legislators
vote on this all important question
when it shall come up.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
Heavy Rains Tuesday and Wednesday.

This section was visited by twenty
four hours rain beginning Tuesday
evening and continuing until Wednes,
day evening. About six inches OF
water fell and the bayous are h'gner
than they have been since the hisn
water last spring. Much damage VIII
result to all rice that is in the field.
In many fields shocks are standing IN
the water to the bands and in some
even to the heads. Thursday after
noon still cloudy with indications Tor
more rain.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
GOV. BLANCHARD CALLS EXTRA SESSION
Imnortant Matters to be Considered
BEFORE the Primary Election.

Gov, N. C. Blanchard has issued
call for an extra session OF the leglS-
lature to meet in Baton Rouge Mon
dav, November II, 1907. The Gov.
erpor has set forth in his proclama-
ton some ten or twelve subjects to be
considered at this session, the hrst
and second of which we give below as
thew are of most vital Importance TO
the voters and taxpayers OF the state
First. Reducing the salaries, fees
and compensation of existing Offices;
putting officials upon salary basis
and covering into the public treasury
fees and perquisite of office now en-
loved by the incumbents OF such One
es This is to include, if necessary
the proposing Of amendments to the
Constitution,
Second. Decreasing the cost OF col
Letting and disbursing the revenues
of the state and its political suh-d'vl
sions, including the cost OF assassin!
property for purposes OF taxation
and to this end, and IN connection
herewith the abolition OF unnecessar
offices and the consolidation OF exist
ing Offices, and, where necessary I
accomplish this, proposing ament
ments to the Constitution.
The question of the excessive lei
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01

The Welsh Machine Shops manu-
facture the best pump or heavy du-
ty pulley on the market. Call and
see us.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01

Variety is said to be the spice OF
life. The largest variety of feed to
be found in the city, is at the Globe
Warehouse. 1t includes nutriline,
corn chops, corn, oats, wheat bran
and rice bran. Get my prices be-
fore laying in your fall supply.
A. R. Arceneaux.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01

Fountain Pens-all styles and
prices, also Fountain Pen Ink ~
he Journal Book Store.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
Rice Bran at Jones Bros.

Russian iron stove pipe at the
Welsh Tin Shop.
BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Buck on October "a, a boy.
Chas. Ryder was a business visit
hin Lake Charles Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs W. B. Gabbert were
visiting friends in Jennings Friday
Mrs. C. C. Cary of Jennings, was
!, the guest of friends in Welsh Mon
day.
For sALE-One good mule, cheap
tsken soon. Inquire of M. B. van
Ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Mills of Fen
ton, spent Sunday with friends
here.
Mrs. Jno. Gamble of jennings
vas the guest of friends in this city
Saturday.
Misses Jeanette Shaw and Al
berta Lewis we're shopping in Lake
Charles Saturday.
Miss Shonsh of Vinton, was .
guest at the Morgan home oVel
Sunday.
Come and see Jake II
the only brick store II
town.
The W. c. T. U. will meet at tn
home of Mrs. Bower Wednesday a
Oo'clock p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Covey are spendln
d few DAYS this week in Dalla
Texas, attending the State fair.
Mesdames |. ]. Mills and JOS
Decker of Fenton, were guests
Miss Winnie. Purviance Monday
Why do you scratch? Royal
letter ointm ent will stop that Item u
Or your money back. 80 cents
sale by Cooper Drug Co.. ana "F'
cent Drug Store.
November LIST being legal no
day, the First National Bank W
not open for business on that ia
VIM. Terry was passing the
CARS and wearing that smile tn
won't rub off Saturday, because
the arrival of a fine nine-pou
girl at his house.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01

Miss Hattie Daniels and her
mother returned Thursday evening
of last week from two mon'n
uisit with friends and relatives IN
Chicago, They had a most enjoy
able trip and return greatly re-
freshed by their summers ou'lng'
Mr., and Mrs. ]. c. Kiplinger re-
turned r wednesday evening on NO @;
a. o. from a three months visit with
f E, and relatives at various
n ,, in Ohio. They report hav'
ina had an excellent trip and come
hack In9 to us very much improved In
health.
On chop payments: -one-hal
section of land two miles from
Roanoke and three miles iron
Jennings; free from red rice, eight!
horsepower boiler, sixty horse
mower engine, two wells. Mus
selI or rent in thirty days.
%" L. C. Bucklln,
Roanoke, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
Notice to Holders Of Lecture Course
Tickets.

The drawing of seats for the first
number OF the lecture course will begin
Saturday, Nov. 8 at2 O'Clock p. IN.
and continue until Tuesday noon, at
Davidson's Hardware Store. Dont
fail to reserve your seat, free TO holo'
ers of season tickets.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
Attention, Ladies!

Do you want the latest styles In
Hats? We have just what you need
and the prices the lowest, also beau
tiful line of Dress Goods, Goats, Skirts,
Shoes, Belts, Bags, in fact, everything
to suit you. Call for Butterick Pat
terms Kimball-Turner Co.
"a Jennings, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
School Notes.

The parents are dropping I'D ana
visiting the Various rooms IN which
their children are at work, and the
rood results Mat come from the few
words they kindly give, in which bad
things, as well as good things are
mentioned, can hardly he measured.
The visitors this week we're Mrs.
BRADBURY and Mrs. FOntenOt
Miss Dale Robinson was high |
school visitor Monday.
Mothers meeting Friday p. m. Sub
iect: "What may the parents reason
ably expect of the teacher.
Supt. John McNeese spent Monday
calling upon friends and inspecting
the work in the various rooms OF the
school.
The new piano is a beauty and Is
being we'll cared for. With the eX-
ception of some extemporaneous mu-
steal programs, rendered during in
termissions, the piano is as good As
new, and we still slep ''left, left, left.
right, left" to the melodious tones OF
}. the old organ. This is due to the fact
that there is no place where the piano
may be placed without being exposed
to dampness and i'll usage if the mu
sic is to be heard for marching.
s, Several new enrollments: Rhod;
lg Harris, Ira Miuyard, Carrie, Euphie
Raw and Robert Neeley and Violt
m Dobson. The enrolment is now 20
I'd Examin atoms next Thursday.
er Prof. Keller has been doing som
as vigorous work in trying to clear
,le the tall grass that the children ma
:, have use of the entire PLAY groun
AS soon as this is accomplished bo
lio and girls will have separate pill
49, grounds.
~ Our school children are improVl'
their opportunities in having acce
to such an excellent school librar
of They are fortunate indeed in bel
to able to cultivate a love for good
h. erature.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-01
For Sale

The best rice land in United States
ON Grand Prairie, Arkansas. For par
ticulars write or see J. E. Bale,
% Stuttgart, Arkansas