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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
LOOKS HAGGARD AND WORN
Editor Harden of Berlin on Trial on
Criminal Charge.

Berlin, Dec 20.-MaXimilian Harden
was haggard and worn and his face
pale and flushed alternately when he
appeared before the criminal court
and took his place in the dock to an
swer the accusation brought in the
name Of the state that he had Of
Tended not only against General Count
Kuno Won Moltke, but against the in
terests of society in writing in Die
zu Eulenburg, General Count Wilhelm
Won Hohenau and others in the man
ner in which he did
Count Won Moltke looked to be in
much better health than when he was
in court last. He now and then looked
intently at Harden. but the prisoner
paid no attention to him. He listened
languidly to the arguments of the law
yers concerning the jurisdiction of the
court This discussion lasted for two
hours and a half
At the conclusion of the arguments
of counsel the judges announced that
they were competent to try the case.
After recess of fifteen minutes the
president of the court asked whether
or not the hearings should be contin-
ued in public. DR.. Isenbiel and DR..
Sello for Won Moltke and Herr Bern
stein for Harden declared that they
and their clients desired the fullest
publicity. DIR. Isenbiel reserved the
right to ask that the public be ex-
cluded during the taking of testimony
relating to shameful vices.
The indictment against Harden was
then read by the first assistant Judge
It is long document covering Har-
den's political articles in Die Zukunft
for period of several months.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
TO POPULARlZE SERVICE.
Plainly CARRIED Russian Regiments
Made More Brilliant.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 20.-The name
day of Emperor Nicholas, which is be-
ing celebrated with the usual cere-
monies at Tsarskoe-Selo, has been sig
nalized by an order restoring to the
Russian army the picturesque uniform
worn in the reign of Alexander IL.
This order will transform thirty-five
out of the fifty-five soberly clad dra-
goon regiments into hussars and
uhlans, whose brilliant and snowy
garb is expected to popularize the
service in the eyes of recruits and the
population generally. This change is
made, according to the phraseology of
the order, because, during long pc
riod of peace, the uniform must be
brilliant and beautiful
The list of name day honors fills
sixty-fve columns in the Official Ga
Zette, but even so it is barely half as
long this year as it was in 1906. Gen.
eral Kaulbars, whose administration
of Odessa has been much criticised, is
given the Alexander Nevsky order set
In diamonds and General of Cavalry
Skallon, governor general of Warsaw,
is promoted to a full generalship.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
HOPE TO RECOVER BONDS
EmbezzIer's Arrest May Be Help to
Looted Bank.

New Britain, Conn, Dec. 20-In
connection with the arrest in Mexico
of William F. Walker, who stole over
100000 from the Savings bank of
New Britain, of which he was treas
urer, it was learned that the bank
officials expect to recover the missing
securities of the Savings bank. There
are 100000 worth of Eastern Illinois
railroad bonds, which have never been
negotiated, and it is thought that
Walker knows where they are Now
that Walker has been captured 1t Is
stated that he will be the principal
witness OF the Gondorf case, which is
assigned for trial in New York In
JanuarE Gondorf is an alleged wire
Taper who was arrested some. time
ago in connection with the Walker
case.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
IN ATTITUDE OF DEFENSE
Armed Hostile Forces Occupy Streets
of Teheran.

Teheran, Dec. 20-Matters looked
more hopeful here for brief period
and the armed factions which have
occupied the streets of the Persian
capital since Sunday began to dis
perse. But suddenly a few random
shots were fired In the public square
and this caused speedy reassembling
of the opposing forces.
AS a result of the deliberations be-
tween the shah and the parliamentary
party it was agreed that the negotfa-
tions could continue with a chance OF
success only if both sides struck their
tents and dispersed. Accordingly the
reactionaries, who were bavouacked In
Artillery square, and the constitution
alists, who surrounded the assembly
building, started to withdraw from
their positions. Some shops had re-
opened, the people were beginning to
circulate on the streets and the mem
bers of the assembly were deliberat-
ing for the best solution of the crisis
when suddenly the firing from the
square was heard Each faction
thought 1t had been deceived and the
followers of each party at once seized
their guns and stood ready for any
development In the course OF the
early afternoon large and fully armed
forces representing each side reoccu-
pied their former positions. The atti'
tude of each faction is largely de.
fensive.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
HOUSE COMMITTEES NAMED
Members Holding Important Places
Undisturbed.

Washington, Dec, 20.-Immediately
after the disposition of the necessary
routine business of the house Speaker
Cannon announced the committee as
signments for the Sixtieth congress
Many changes from the last congress
are made, but in the main the mem
bers who had heretofore held impor-
tant places were retained In them.
The ways and means committee is as
follows:
Chairman, Serene e. Payne, New
York. Republicans-Dalzell, Pennsyl-
vania; Mccall, Massachusetts; HILL
Connecticut; Boutell, Illinois; Watson,
Indiana; Needham, California; Calder
head, Kansas; Fordney, Michigan; J
HI Gaines, West Virginia; Bonynge,
Colorado; Longworth, Ohio. Demo
crats-Griggs, Georgia; Pou, North
Carolina; Randell, Texas; Clark, Mis-.
souri,; Cochran, New York; Under.
wood, Alabama; Granger, Rhode Isl
and
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
COAL MINES KILL MANY.
Over Twenty-Five Thousand Lives Lost
in Seventeen Years.

Washington, Dec. 20.--In the last
seventeen years 22,S40 men have given
up their lives in the coal mines of
this country. AS many violent deaths
have occurred in the mines during the
last six years as during the preceding
eleven years. The number of fatal
accidents each year is now double that
of the year 1905. In 1906 6,861 men
were killed or injured in the mines,
the dead numbering 2,061 and the in
jured 4,S00
These terrible facts have been
cleaned by government experts acting
under orders from Secretary Garfield
of the interior department to investi-
gate the nature and extent of mine
accidents, particularly those resulting
from explosions. and also to make sug-
gestions as to how mining conditions
may be improved and accidents pre-
ypptpd
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
Constac.e Nrts Two men.

Lebanon, Pa, Dec. 20.-Constable
James Dolan went into the foreign set.
tlement to arrest coal thieves. The
foreigners turned out en- masse and
set upon the officer, who, in self-de-
fense, shot into the crowd, killing two
men, both Hungarians. Dolan is in
custody.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
No HOPE FOR SAFETY
Several Hundred Men En.ombed
Near COare'lsyiile, Pa.
FLAMES RAGING IN INTERIOR
This Circumstance Together With the
Fact That the coIiery Entrance Is
Wrecked Prevents tny Attempt at
Rescue of Imprisoned Men.

Connellsville, Pa, Dec 20.-Between
three and four hundred miners are
entombed in the Darr mines of the
Pittsburg Coal company at Jacobs
Creek, on the Youghiogheny river,
eighteen miles west of here. OF these
fully 100 are Americans, the rest be-
ing principally Hungarians.
A terrific explosion shook the vicin-
ity of the mine and shortly after
smoke began to issue In heavy col
umns from the mouth of the mine,
which is Of the slope variety. The
mouth of the mine was wrecked and
this circumstance, in connection with
the fire which was discovered to be
raging inside, prevented effectually
any attempts at rescue of the impris-
oned men.
The building of the Federal Supply
company adjacent to the entrance to
the mine was slightly damaged by the
force of the shock, causing the build
ing to rock and some of it's windows
to break.
On account of the violence of the
explosion, which rent the interior of
the mine and the presence of fire,
with the blocked condition of the
Elouth of the slope, it is not thought
there is much chance for the men in
side.
Pitifu Scenes at>Mouth of Pit.
Within few minutes after the ex-
plosion the mouth of the pit was sur
rounded by the relatives mad friends
of the entombed men. The scenes
were most pitiful. The smoke and
flames Issuing from the slope made it
impossible to enter and the wives and
children were frantic.
Every effort Is being made to sub
due the flames, but the fire was burn
ing so fiercely that no headway could
be made.
This is the third big mine catas-
trophe which has occurred in this
vicinity during the past three weeks.
The first occurred at the Naomi mine
Of the United Coal company and thirty
four men sacrificed their lives. Two
weeks ago the explosion of dust at
Monongah, w. Va, snuffed out the
lives of $50 more.
The latest report from the Darr
mine is that the number of impris-
oned miners Is fully ESQ.
Usually 400 men are employed, but
the Russian contingent did not go to
work for the reason that it was one
of their holidays and they stayed out
side.
So far all efforts at rescue have
been vain Every time any one at
tempts to enter the mine he is driven
back by the smoke and flames
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20

forehead was red and abrased. Mr..
De Almond bore no mark of the fray.
The encounter was witnessed bw more
than 100 members of the house and
,by as many more persons in the gal.
leries, among them a. score of women.
While the battle lasted the excited
spectators in the galleries pressed
against the rails. Men and women
leaned far over, apparently holding
their breath as blow after blow was
struck and returned and the com
batants lunged forward and swayed
back
The trouble between the two men
arose over the assignment of Demo.
cratic members on the standing com
mittees of the house.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
EXPRESS BEST WISHES
Leading Japs Discuss Voyage Of
American Battleship Fleet.
HOPE 1T WILL VISIT FAR EAST
Anxious for an Opportunity to Show
Men of Uncle Sans Navy.

Toxic, Dec. 20.-The following inter
views have been granted exclusively
to the Associated Press:
Japan will heartily welcome the
American feet of battleships to the
Pacific and to the ports of this coun-
try if it be decided to extend the trip
In this direction.
"The fact that the feet is sailing
towards the Pacific creates no excite
ment here and as have said before
to the Associated Press Japan views
in the friendliest manner any action
America may, within the scope of wis
dom, see fit to take In the disposition
of its naval forces, because the Japa-
nese people have absolute confidence
in the friendly attitude of the states.
men and the great mass of the peo'
ple We hope that the feet may have
successful and safe voyage and
Americans everywhere may rest as
sured that should the fleet decide to
visit the Far East at no place will it
receive a heartier welcome than in
Japan"
Foreign Minister Viscount Hayashi,
in giving the above statement to the
Associated Press representative, voiced
the sentiment of the whole Japanese
people Admiral Count Togo said:
Togo Extends Warm Welcome.
81 am very glad that the feet has
started for the Pacific. If | am cor
rectly Informed 1t is expected on this
side in April or May next. If it should
ultimately touch on our shores we
will greet them as friends and give
them the warmest reception.
I'VE entertain nothing but the kind
liest feelings towards American sail
ors."
The minister of the navy. Admiral
Saito, said:
"The American fleet will be heartily
welcomed should ii visit Japan.
know Admiral Evans well. He is a
delightful gentleman and splendid
sailor and I certainly hope that he
will bring his ships on this side and
give us a chance to show our apprecia-
| tion of his good qualities"
Prince Ito, resident general of Ko-
rea, said:
america has always been a help.
full friend to Japan and the japanese
are staunch admirers of President
Roosevelt We have never had any
other idea than that it was quite the
intention of America to dispatch a
fleet where it was desired and 1t will
| be especially welcomed should it come
to Japan. | have always maintained
that talk of war between japan and
| America is unspeakable and unthink.
able and the attitude of the people
towards the feet will ultimately prove
the sincerity of our words, which have
been consistently friendly"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
ENGAGE IN FIST FIGHT
Two Democratic Members Clash
ON Floor Of House.
WILLIAMS GETS WORST OF 1T
Minority Leader Strikes First Blow,
but His Antagonist, De Almond of
Missouri, Retaliates Vigorously and
With Disastrous Effect.

Washington, Dec. 20.-John Sharp
Williams of Mississippi, leader of the
minority, and Representative David A.
De Almond of Missouri engaged in a
fist fight over the passing of the lie
on the floor of the house of represen-
tatives Immediately after adjourn.
ment. Mr. Williams struck the first
blow and Mr.. De Almond retaliated
vigorously with clenched fists. When
the combatants were separated by an
assistant sergeantat-arms blood was
flowing down Mr. Williams face from
a small cash in the left cheek and his
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
BURNED BY NIGHT RIDERS
Tobacco Owned by Italian Government
Stored in Kentucky.

Washington, Dec. 20--At fle re-
quest of the Italian ambassador Secre-
tary of State Root has called upon
the governor of Kentucky to intervene
to prevent the further destruction by
night riders" of tobacco belonging to
the Italian government and stored in
Kentucky The representation is based
on the burning by might riders" at
HopEnsvHle, KY, Of a warehouse con-
tanning a large quantity of tobacco
purchased by the Italian government,
which maintains monopoly of the
sale cf tobacco of all kinds in Italy.
The governor Of Kentucky has report
ed that he Is investigating the matter
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
REELECTED BY ALDERMEN
New York OFFICIAL Recently Removed
by Governor Hughes.

New York, Dec. 2O.-John F.
Ahearn, VINO was recently removed
from the office of president of the bor-
ough of Manhattan by Governor
Hughes on charges preferred by Off
GERS of the City club, was elected by
the board of aldermen borough pres
ident to succeed himself Ahearn was
elected borough president by popular
vote at the last city, election.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
WILL ACT AS MEDIATOR.
Ex-senator Clarke Attempting to Set
tile Butte Labor Trouble.

Butte, Mont, Dec 20.-Former Unit
ed States Senator W. A. Clark is
actively at work in an effort to settle
the trouble between the labor unions
and the Rocky Mountain Bell Tele-
phone company. He was asked to
serve in the capacity of mediator by
the labor interests.
Attorneys for the telephone COM
pany are busy collecting evidence
against the labor leaders implicated in
the deportation of nonunion linemen
from Butte Tuesday in violation OF
the restraining order. The linemen
deported were brought back to Butte
and are again at work under heavy
guard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
reru ara Unite o,yn ,,ee.y.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 20.-Peru and
Chile, through the medium of Senor
Balmaceda, the Chilean minister to
Peru, and Senior Polo, the Peruvian
minister of foreign affairs, have signed
their first treaties of amity One pro-
yides for a consular convention and
the other concerns the pursuit of the
liberal professions.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
Flood causes Bank SUSPENSION.

Salt Lake City, Dec. 20.-The Green
River State bank of Green River,
Utah, was taken in charge by the
state examiner. 1t carried about $780,
600 in deposits. Its embarrassment
is attributed to the destruction by
flood of a dam across Green river.
which interrupted irrigation for the
season and impoverished some Of the
banks debtors.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
nlcn rancner Enus ms Lue.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Dec. 20.-George
Lee, aged sixty-seven, rich rancher
Of Loup City, Neb., committed suicide
here by shooting the top Of his head
of. Two attempts at suicide We're
made this week by his wife, whom he
had recently married
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-12-20
WOMEN TO BE REPRESENTED
Propose to Have Delegate to Demo
cratic National Convention.

Denver, Dec. 20.--In all probability
Mrs. Helen Grenfell as delegate to the
national Democratic convention to be
held here next July, will represent
the Democratic women of the state in
the first national convention to be
held in equal suffrage territory.
Many months ago the women of
Colorado decided that they should be
represented In the national Demo
cratic convention of 1908. Almost
without exception the women declared
themselves in favor of Helen Grenfell
as one of the states most representa-
tive women and thoroughly qualified
to stand for the womens Democracy
Of Colorado.
Mrs. Grenfell has been three times
elected state superintendent Of public
instruction. She cast her vote for a
presidential nominee in the Silver Re
publican convention of 1900. She has
been present at number of national
conventions and knows politics as
thoroughly as she knows the details
of the Office of state superintendent
of public schools.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-04
Boards and shaving.

Peter the Great once forbade boards
throughout his dominions, but, finding
how dearly the Russian loved his
beard, Peter allowed him to keep 1t if
he was a noble on payment Of tax of
100 rubles (about SD, and if he was a
peasant or priest. by paying kopeck
half cent every time he passed the
gate of city. A large revenue was
produced by the tax. in return for
which the collectors gave small cop
per coin called the ''borodoyaia, or
"the BEARDED and every man WHO
chose to wear beard WIS obliged to
produce this when be entered a town.
In default he WIS thrown into prison.
DR.. John BulTer in his "Anthropome
tamorphosis. or Man Transformed =
l650l, writes algrily:: Shaving the
chin is justly to be accounted q note OF
eGemfnacy. What greater evidence
can be given Of eEeminacy than to Be
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-04
Club Endorses Measures.

At a meeting of the Commercial
club Saturday night resolutions were
passed endorsing bills drawn by the
Commercial club. One bill provides
for a closed season for pin-tail and
blue grouse A second bill provides
for the regulation of trout fishing in
the Chelan river, Lake Chelan and
its tributaries. A third bill provides
for an appropriation of funds for
the repair, maintenance OF fish
hatchery at Stehekin at the head OF
Lake Cheian.
A resolution was also passed en-
dorsing the bill ldrawn by the Leav-
enworth Commercial club and pro-
viding an appropriation for state
road from Leavenworth south to
Roslyn and the Kittitas valley.
A number of sales of Belmont
property were made last week by
Walker & Widney. They consist of
two lots, No. 33 and "a in block 2
to G. Z. Mccain; one lot, No. II in
block ! to G.. W. Alkire; two lots,
Nos. 80 and 40, block 2 to Joe
Hughes.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-04
MODERNIZE OREGON
Zig Fighting Machine Will be Thor.
Oughly Renodeled at a Cost of
Million Dollars

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-The
famous battleship Oregon is to be
modernized, and Secretary Metcalf
Saturday announced that he had au-
thorized the expenditure Of $1,000
600 out of the naval repair fund for
that purpose. Of the best type of
warship when she was launched the
Oregon is already almost obsolete.
and to make her equal to modern
-rea- of-war she must be extensively
overhauled.
The change will be similar to
those ordered for her sister ship,
the Indiana, the most important be-
ing the substitution of balanced clip
tical turrets, which cause the ship
to heel when all four twelve-inch
guns are pointed over the same
quarter. The alterations will be
made at the Puget Sound navy sta
ton, where the Oregon has been
lying since her return from the
Chinese station, and will consume
one year.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Newberry Eddy has authorized au-
thorities at the Puget Sound navy
yard to proceed with the overhaul
ing of the battleship Oregon in ac-
|cordance with original plans submit
of the repairs will aggregate more
than $1,000,000 and it will take at
least two years to complete them.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-02-04
Drzgsillo
Cboo.ssss,g
BY Constance Darcy hac.ay :
Copyright, 1908, by Il. n. Cunningham

Gordon Keith and Tod Rogers were
eating supper in what they called the
Giving room" OF the shack when the
stage, dust covered and numbering
drew up in front Of the door,. There
was a girl on the seat by tie driver.
She leaned forward impetuouslJ.
This IL FL Paso, Mr.. keith's ranch.
isn't it," she demanded by way Of in
PRODUCTION. "I'm Drusilia Cameron,
and I've come to surprise my brother
Ned"
And before the astonished Keith
could reply she had scrambled down
over tho wheel, while the stage driver
grinned widely Ia delight at the situa-
ton and in admiration Of the girl.
She was all in brown, from her pom
gee dust coat to her low shoes Her
hair was chestnut color. and 80 were
The eyes that looked cut frankly from
under the rim of her smart travelling
hat.
"Besidsa," she continued. Il knew
that II l autographed beforehand you'd
have everything al nxed up for me.
and wanted - 80 ysu Just ~ you
really are
~You'ys certainly doas that Miss
Cameron. laughed Keith, with a rue
ful glance ut the heitsr SHELTER supper
table and tho walls, where leather
saddles aad skins and sayly eolored
nagaEins covers jestlsd for promi-
nencs Rogers. who had sat speech
Iess. coffee cup in hand. at her first en-
trance, now went to help tbs driver
with her luggage. while Keith. rising
to his duties as host bade her welcome
and hung up her hat and coat on a peg
On the wall. He apoiogized profusely
for the appearance OF the supper table.
the heavy china and the plated knives
and forks. from which every vestige OF
silver was fast disappearing. but Drt1-
siIla laughed and said 1t was just as
she hoped it would be. and, please
since she was ravenously hungry.
couldn't she begin right away?
And where was Ned all this time,
she Questioned, and when would he be
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MEMPHIS. Tenn, Feb. with
she Mississippi river at a higher
stage than ever before recorded here,
1T many points tapping the summit
of the weakened elvees, and a fur
shsr rise anticipated before the crest
of the food is reached tomorrow. the
situation IS acute. At Memphis sew
sral city blocks are under water as
result of the breaking of protec-
ton levee in the northern section of
the city.