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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-11-11
Prefers Son Remain American.

New York, Nov 11.--An offer by
William Frederic Lawrence, a wealthy
Englishman and former member OF
parliament from Liverpool, to adopt
as his son and heir G Francklyn Law
renee, Jr., twelve years old, son OF @.
lrancklyn Lawrence, New York
woolen importer. is proving a puzzling
prohleA to Mr.. Lawrence and his wife.
He hesitates over allowing his son to
become an English subject and to
grow up with English ideals, even to
gain great wealth.
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NOTlCEABLY IMPROVED.
Money stringency Gradually but Ger
tainly Relaxing.

Washington. Nov. 1l.-A prominent
treasury official said that he had been
number of well known New York
bankers and that they had reported
the financial situation there very no.
ticeably improved. The money strin.
gency was gradually but certainly re-
laxing and the banks were resuming
shipments of considerable amounts of
currency to the interior.
The demand on the part OF the
banks for additional circulation con-
tinues unabated and the amounts al
ready taken out and shipped are said
to be having marked influence in
relieving the present financial strin-
upucy
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COMPEL HIM TO ANSWER.
Harriman's Case Comes Up in New
York on "Wednesday

New York. Nov. 11.-Efforts to com.
pei f. H. Hartman to answer the
questions propounded to him last
spring by the interstate commerce
commission concerning the Chicago
and Alton railroad will be renewed
next Wednesday.
G. A. Severance, Of counsel for the
commission, has arrived here. He will
appear before Judge Hough III the
United States circuit court, where he
will argue in behalf of the petition,
which asks that the financier be COM
PEELED to answer the inquiries.
Mr.. Hartman refused TO answer
when asked whether he owned any Of
the Alton stock sold to the Union Pa
cifc on the ground that this was not
within the province of the inquisitors.
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Sweeping Injunction Issued.

Minneapolis, Nov. 1.-THE Minneap-
oils chamber OF commerce has won Its
fight against sixteen independent
grain companies, which We're accused
of stealing the chamber quotations. In
a sweeping order Judge s. G. Brooks
has enjoined sixteen companies from
getting, posting, using or disseminat-
ing" the quotations of the Minneapolis
chamber OF cortmerceion the day they
are made and from operating tele-
graph or telephone wires to transmit
the chamber quotations.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-11-11
CALL AT WHITE HOUSE
GcmperS and Other Labor Lead,
erS Confer With President.
OUTCOME IS NOT DIvULGED
Legislation Relating to Elght-Hour
Gay, Woman and Child Labor, En-
ployers' Liability and Other Meas.
ures Pending in Congress Discussed.

Washington, Nov. 11,--Presldent
Roosevelt conferred with President
Gompcrs and the members of the ex-
ecutive council Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor regarding labor leg
islation at the coming session of con-
gress. John Mitchell of the United
Mine Workers union, who is i'll, was
the only member of the council abb
sent.
d. j. Shackleton and John Hodge,
members of the British parliament and
fraternal delegates from Great Britain
10 the annual convention of the Amer
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General Booth sails for Europe.

New York, Nov. 11.-General Will
lam Booth, the father of the Salvation
Army, has sailed on the steamer st.
Louis for Europe. AT the pier to bid
him farewell were about 100 OF the
leading STAFF officers Of the Salvation
Army in the United States, represent
ing all sections of the country. Gen.
eral Booth and his party will proceed
direct to Berlin, where, on Monday,
Nov. is, he will begin lengthy cam
paign'' In the German empire
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-11-11
PASSES S5O,OOo,0O0 MARK
Further Engagements Of Gold for the
United States.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE total
known gold engagements passed the
50,000,0o0 mark when Lazard Freres
announced that they had secured an
additional $1.O00,000 in gold in Europe.
This makes the total for the move
ment' $50,630,000. of which Lazard
Freres have engaged $9,250,000.
The National Bank of the Republic
OF Chicago has engaged s500,000 gold
for import. This makes the total en-
gagements to date S51 100000
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To check cold quickly get from your
druggists come little CAM Cold Tablets
called Pfevsntics Druggists everywhere
are now dispensing Preventics. for they
are not only safe, but decidedly prompt
and certain. Preventics contain no qui.
nine, no laxative, nothing harsh nor
slcktning Taken at the "sneeze stage"
Preyentics will prevent Pneumonia.
Bronchitus, LaGrippe, hence the name
Preventics, geod for feverish children
4S Preventics, % cents. Trial boxes Sc
Sold by Schultz II Keteham.
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Opinion Of Champ Clark.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE one gal
lus Republicans at the cross roads are
for Roosevelt; the one gallus Demo-
Gratis are for Bryan and the politicians
of either party are against both. This
was the epitome of the political situa-
tion given by Representative Champ
Clark Of Missouri, who paid his re-
snects to President Roosevelt.
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Builders Ask for Injunction.

washington, Nov. 11.-Suit has
been instituted by dozen leading
master builders of the District against
twenty-three defendants allied with
the building trades council of the Dis
trict for an injunction to restrain them
from interfering with or molesting
the employees OF the builders or from
using force or boycott methods in
carrying out the strikes initiated by
the building trades.
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Enforcjno prohibition Law.

Dover. Del, Nov. 11.-Governor Lea
has signed the proclamation enacting
the prohibition law for the counties
which voted against license last Tues
day. The saloons and distilleries are
accordingly closing and shipping their
goods out OF the state.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-11-11

Portland, Ore, Nov. Iii Thor
burn Ross, president; George H. Hill.
vice president, and r. r. Berkhardt.
treasurer, of the Title Guarantee and
Trust company, which went into the
hands OF receiver Wednesday last.
have been arrested and a warrant is
out for John f. Atchison, secretary Of
the defunct institution. Atchison IL
now in New York city.
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We have secured the agency for Crino
Laxative Fruit Syrup. the new laxative
that makes the liver lively, pnrifies the
breath, cures headache and regulates the
digestive organs. cures chronic constip-
alton. Ask us aboutit. Holidays Porter.
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He Fought at Gettysburg.

Z David Parker, Fayette, N r.; who
.lost.a foot at Gettysburg, writes: "Ele. !
trio Bitteas done me more good than
any other medicine l ever took. For
several years had stomach trouble, and
paid out much money for little purpose.
until began taking Electric B tiers
would not take $500 for what they have
done for me. = Grand tcnic for the aged
and for female weaknesses Great altera-
tive and body builder; best Of all for lame
back and weak kidneys Guaranteed by
Schultz a Ketcham. druggist. SEC.
Babies and children need prompt atien-
tion when suffering from coughs and
colds. The best remedy for mnthers to
use is Kennedy's Laxative cough syrup
1t tastes nearly As good as maple sugar
it contains no opiates. and It Is laxative
and drives the { I'D out Of the system by
gently moving the bowels Sold BY Hol-
sday q Porttr.
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ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION.
Given Andrew Carnegie at Princeton
University.

Princeton. N. J., Nov. l1.-Andrew
Carnegie was given an enthusiastic
reception in the gymnasium of Prince
ton university when he presented TO
the winning crew Of the inter-class
rowing regatta the silver cup given by
himself and Mrs. Carnegie. The dom
or of the new lake Was loudly cheered
In appreciation OF his gift to Prince
ton This lake was constructed at d
cost OF $4,000 and nases rowing pos
sible at the university.
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The New Pure Food and Drug Act.
We are pleased to announce that Foleys
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung
trouble is not affected by the National
Pure Food and drug law as it contains
no opiates or other harmful drugs, and
we recommend il as safe remedy for
children and admits. Holiday 4 Potter.
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1t comes put up in collapsible tube
with nozzle, casy to apply to soreness
and inflammation. for any form Of Piles:
u aoothes and relieves pain, itching and
burning Man Zan Pile Remedy Price
50cents. Guaranteed Sold by Schultz &
Ketcham.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
REVEALS FOLLOW
QUARTERLY MEETING
DR.. Meyer, Assisted by the
Rev. E. NJ Sandys, to
Conduct Services.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA VA DEC rs

The quarterly meeting service, opened
at the Free Methodist Church in South
Lee street Thursday, viii be followed by
a series Of revival services conducted by
the pastor. the Rev. DIT. A w. Myer,
assisted by the Rev. L. NJ. Sandys, OF
Washington. Services were held Thurs
day and Friday. Today services were
held as follows: District quarterly con-
ference at $50 a. m; preaching. Z3O
p. m: praise. 1880 p. m; prea ming. 7:4j
p. m. Tomorrow the services will be as
follows: Sunday school, short session, 10
a. m; preaching, 1880 a. m; sacrament,
l1:5O a m; Old-time love feast. to which
all are invited. 2:so ,. m; young peoples
meeting. p m; preaching. 7:45 pm.
On New Year eve night, December 81
a watch night service will be held from
O'Clock until FIVE minutes after mid
night. The quarterly meeting services
are being conducted by the Rev A. g.
Miller. district elder. assisted by the
preachers Of the District
The Washington times., 1907-12-28

blossoms and carried n white suede
prayer book with long white satin mark
ers, at the end of which were attached
white orchids.
The march from LrHcuErin and Men
delssohn's wedding march We're played
The ceremony was followed immedi-
ately by a breakfast IN the beautiful
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. HOpeweu II.
Darneille on Columbia Heights. which
was most effectively decorated with
pink and white roses, palms. and ferns.
The color scheme in the drawing room
was green and white and that OF the
dining room pink and white.
The invitations 20 the breakfast were
limited TO the friends OF Miss McCabe.
Mrs. Darneilie received the guests in
a becoming gown OF cieI blue brOadcloth b
and large black picture hat trimmed
with pale blue-carrying a shower bOu-
Quet OF violets and lilies Of the valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray left later for a
Southern trip They will make their
future home IN Atlanta, Ca The bride
wore a travelling dress OF gray cloth
and a gray beaver and velvet hat
trimmed with gray pOppies. and a long
travelling coat with baby lamb collar
and cuffs.
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BRIDE AND GUESTS WAIT,
BUT THE MAN IS MISSING

WASHINGTON, Pa, Dec. 2S.-LocaI
society has been furnished with a SEN
sation by the failure last night of
Charles Davis 20 appear at his intended
wedding. His bride-to-be, Miss Eliza
beth Clark, a prominent and accom-
plished girl, was ready, the clergyman.
the Rev. c. II. Prlgg, was on hand, and
nearly 200 guests were at the residence
Of Mrs. A. II. Boyer. Miss Clark's step
mother; but Davis did not appear. After
waiting for a half-hOur a MESSENGER
was dispatched 20 the Davis home. but
Davis waS not there, and has not been
seen since.
Instead OF breaking down and cry
ing. Miss Clark. when informed Jhat the
wedding must be postponed indefinitely,
informed the assembled guests: Il am
glad have discovered Charlie is a
gutter before it was too late"
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
ARREST MAN AS THIEF
WHO GOT $I,O6I BOOTY

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-His where
abOuts betrayed 70 the police by a com
paniOn whom he had deserted IN At
lanta. Ga. a man believed 70 be L.
Clarence Zeiger. formerly a receiving
clerk OF the Long Island Express Com
pany. who disappeared On November =
last at the same time a package con-
tanning SI,O61.4 n vas missed, was arrested
today in san FranCiscc-
Detectives from this city are on their
way 10 san Francisco to Identity the
man. who gave his name 20 san Fran
cisco police as Fells. Il he proves 10
be Zeiger he VIII be brought back here
on q charge OF grand larceny.
Detective Deitz, who was assigned TO
the case. traced Zeiger from this city
20 Boston. and then 70 Atlanta He met
a man who said he had been travelling
with Zeiger and a woman companion.
The man said Zeiger. upon reaching
Atlanta. gave him S25 and then left him.
The man betrayed Zeiger 20 the police
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Mr.. AND MRS. ROWLAND w MURRAY,
Who Were Married This Morning St. Catholic ChuEsh

Miss Gertrude Francis McCabe, daugh-
ter of the late P. Tate McCabe and Mrs.
McCabe, Of Bayswater, London, Eng
land. was married this morning at Il 30
in St. Paurs Catholic Church to Row
land ". Murray, son Of the late Sir
William Murray. OF Claremont, Fife
shire.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Father Mackln. The church was
decorated with Christmas decorations.
chiefly holly. The bride. who was un-
attended, was given IN marriage by
HopeweIl II. Darneille.
b. Lambs jackson. brother OF Mrs.
Hopewell H. DarneIne, acted as best
nan. instead OF his brother, Robert
Murray. who was unavoidably detained
IN Cincinnati.
The bride looked very charming IN a
handsome point lace robe. Empire style.
made over silk and chiffon with white
satin trimmings and a semi-train. She
wore a tulle veil caught up with orange
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
DISCUSS NEW ROAD
At MEETING TODAY
Board of Directors of W.,
w. and O. Road to Decide
on Construction.

To decide upon the date for beginning
Of construction Of a new railroad for
Washington is the purpose Of a meeting
Of the newly elected board Of directors
Of the Washington. Westminster, and
Gettysburg Railroad Company, % be
held at the New Willard this afternoon
The plans Of the road have already been
announced and surveys OF the route
have been made, but operations have
not as yet begun.
The new board OF directors includes
three Washington fnanciers. William
H Saunders, Robert y. Harper and A
A. Chapin. The other officers and di-
rectOrs are Dr. J. B. Colgrove. presi-
dent; Walter AtIee. Baltimore, chief en-
gineer, and Edwin P. Thomas, Allan
Farquhar, both OF Sandy Spring, Nd. /:
Edwin H. Miller. New York: G. H Biz
ME and Edwin Reindoilar. OF Taney~
town. Nd. and T. +. McGlone. BaIti-
more. directors.
Mr.. Harper said this morning that al
though he was financially interested in
the company. he had been elected 20
the board without his knowledge and
that he would probably decide not 10
serve on account Of his other inter
what would be done IN advance Of the
meeting this afternoon.
IL IS said the line viii be about ninety
miles long, with a branch from Da-
masCus 10 Frederick Of twenty miles.
A steam road is planned and Is intended
20 open the rich rural territory between
the Capital and Gettysburg and also
20 meet the demand for a direct route
10 the famous battlefield on the part OF
the thousands of tourists that visit
Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
DIED TO SAVE WOMEN.
SUICIDES NOTE SAYS

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-Throush a
note written by Henry F. Terry. pre-
vious 20 an attempt to kill himself in
San Francisco q year ago, mis- relatives
are hopeful Of clearing W the mystery
which drove him TO end his life some
time last night in Prospect Park.
Brooklyn. This note said, in part. that
he was dying ito save the honor Of
more than one woman and the family
from which I sprung"
The letter mas never been explained.
Terry comes Of q well-knOWn old fam
ily Of Brooklyn. and was reputed to
be worth S250000 largely Accumulated
the operation Of fruit farms in
California and Arizona So far as
known 10 his relatives, there was no
cause for him 70 end his life.
They deny grief over his mothers
death had unbalanced him, and say that
he mad not had a love affair In years.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
ALLOWED PRIZE FIGHT,
MILITIA MAN CONVICTED

DIES MONIES. Dec. 2s.-Capt. Oliver
". Kulp. Of the Iowa National Guard.
commanding a Davenport company.
was convicted Of disObedience Of orders
IN failing to stop the prize fight n
Davenport, November y, and-is 70 be
reprimanded-
The verdict was communicated by the
recent court-martial 10 Governor Cum
minis. and was disclosed today with the
findings OF the executive, who says
officially that as he has no power 70
increase the penalty and no desire to
lessen II he IS compelled TO approve II
The telegraph companies are held 20
have been absolutely without iustinca-
ton or excuse" and guilty OF gross
negligence in failing 10 deliver the tele-
grams from the adjutant general 10 the
captain Of the Davenport company, and
IL IS decided that their course be ac-
counted for "only for their desire to
have the exhibition take place"
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
FRIEND OF GORKY
IN UNITED STATES
Says Russian Author Is
Doomed to Die of
tuberculosis.

NEW YORK. Dec 2s.-Mme. Petzold.
member OF an aristocratic St. Peters
berg family. and a professed friend OF
Maxim GorlSy. arrived on La Provence
today 70 gather material % write on
America and Americans. Her friend,
Gorky. she said through an interpreter,
is a victim OF tuberculosis and seems
doomed to an early death. She denied
reports that he has welded Nine. An
dr1eva. who. is, however, she says, with
him in France
Though unable to speak English, NJ
Petzold thinks she will have no trouble
in securing the color she will need for
her book
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
DENVER GIRL WEEDS
RICH INDIAN CHIEF

DENVER, Dec 2S--News Of the we'd
ding OF Miss Cora Marie Arnold 70 Al
bino Chavarria, n full -bIOOded Indian at
Santa Fe, y. NJ, last Monday has
reached here.
The ceremony was witnessed BY the
brides sisters. Miss Lillian and Geneva
Arnold, OF Denver
Chavarria Is Wen 70 do. He IS chief
Of the Santa Clara Indians IN New Mex
leo. With large number Of his tribes
men he was In camp here i've years ago.
when Miss Arnold saw him and formed
an attachment for him
Her stepfather left a will in which he
disinnerited his Stepdaughter because
OF her refusal 10 give up her Indian
sweetheart. The sisters Of Miss Arnold
finally consented to the marriage. and
one month ago th@y went with her to
New Mexico.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28

last evening In their home on New
Hampshire avenue. The table was ef-
fectively decorated with the Mexican
cOlors-green, red and white-and the
menu was Mexican.
The Comptroller of the Currency and
Mrs. Ridgely entertained informally at
dinner last evening IN their home on
Seventeenth street
Gen. and Mrs. William T. Draper were
hosts at a dinner and box party at
the BelascO Theater Thursday evening.
The guests were Miss Jennings. her
house guest, Miss Parrish; Prince
Koudacheff OF the Russian embassy,
and their son, Mr.. Draper.
The italian Ambassador and the Bar
oness Mayor des PlanChes entertained
informally at dinner in the embassy
laCt evening the French Ambassador
and Mime. Jusserand.
Mrs. Charles J. BeE entertained IN
formally at tea yesterday afternoon IN
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
SNOW SAVES MANS LIFE;
JUMPED OFF FAST TRAIN

WINSTED, Conn. Dec. ga snow
bank saved the life of Louis Vendeti to-
day He boarded the wrong train for
Waterbury and did not discover his mis-
take Until the train was steaming along
at lively rate of speed. Then he rush
ed to the car platform. climbed over
the gate and ieaped.
The train was stopped as quickly as
possible and Vendeti was found half
conscious and half buried in a drift at
the bottom Of a 4O-foot enhancement
near Still River bridge, suffering from
shock, but uninjured
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
PROTEST AGAINST POOL ROOM.

Protest has again been made to the
Commissioners regarding a pool room
by John MCGurgan. Of 1242 D street
southeast. He claims the place Is dis
orderly. When the matter was referred
10 Capt. W. H Matthews. OF the Fifth
precinct, he made report sustaining
the charges.
When the proprietor applied for his
license on November 8 vigorous protest
was made, but the license was granted.
The case was re-Opened on November
20, and since then many complaints
have been received.
The Commissioners probably viii end
the matter with a public hearing.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
RAILWAY co. SUED;
$4,000 DAMAGES CLAIMED

Wilbur OrrisOn. by his father and next
friend. John S OrrisOn, has fIcd q
suit against the Washington Railway
and Electric Company for 500 damages
alleged 70 have been sustained BY Orri-
son through the negligence Of the com
psny IN operating one Of its cars.
The declaration sets forth that young
OrTlsOn, December Is, 1906. while driving
a wagon along BrigEtwOOd avenue
crossing the tracks OF the trolley COM
pany al Sheridan street. a Brentwood
car struck the wagon and knocked him
10 the ground infliCting injuries 10 his
hip and back
Lambert & Mclean and R H. Yeat-
man are the attorneys Of OrrisOn-
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER
SEES CITY IMPROVEMENTS

Representative Washington Gardner Of
Michigan, the new chairman OF the Dis
t-ict subcommittee OF the House Com
mittee on Appropriations, accompanied
by Commissioners Macfarland and Nor
row, today inspected the Northwest and
Southwest sections OF the city. viewing
the improvements already made or
recommended by the Commissioners in
their annual report
They visited the railway terminal
work. the extension Of Sixteenth street
the Piney Branch and the Connecticut
avenue bridges and the Massachusetts
avenue extension
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
Grants Return
10 Washington;
At Root Home

Lieut.. Ulysses S. Grant. Sd, and Mrs.
Grant arrived in Washington this after
noon to spend the remainder of the hol-
idays with Mrs. Grants parents, the
Secretary OF State and Mrs. Root, in
their home on Rhode Island avenue.
Last evening Lieutenant and Mrs.
Grant. who recently returned to New
York from visit to Lieutenant Grant, s
aunt, Mrs. Potter Palmer Of Chicago.
were the guests Of honor at a large
dinner given at Sherry's by Major Gen.
and Mrs Frederick Dent Grant.
The dinner was served in q privnte
suite and the table was tastefully dec
GRATED with American beauties and lilies
Of the valley.
Some Of the guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Elihu Root, jr., Mrs. Alfred G. Wander
bilt, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Swift, the
Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Shipman, Miss
Edith Deacon. Miss Corinne Douglas
Robinson, OreH Root, jr-, Edward Root
and a number OF other prominent
people.
The Washington times., 1907-12-28
HOSTESS SHOOTS HERSELF;
GUESTS WERE AT TABLE

HAGERSTOwN, Nd. Dec. H-Ieay-
ing her guests 10 a turkey dinner at
the table, Kate Thompson. aged forty
six. last night went 10 her bedroom and
shot herself IN the neck The guests.
hearing the report or the shot. rushed
70 the room and found the woman lying
on the bed and a rs(SOlver nearby
Jacob Thompson, brother OF the wom-
an. with his wife and daughter, nephew.
and William Doyle, who were guests at
the turkey dinner, are under arrest.