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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

YOUNG LADIES AND GIRLS. IT YOU
are going to work. why not work
at the incest place and the place
wh ere you can make the most money
helping. make. the famous Old Vir,,
Little Cigars? at WHITLOCK
BRANCH AMERICAN CIGAR CO.,
Twenty-third and Main Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

PARLoR SUITE ODD CHAIRS AND
couches recovered and reupholsterod
like new; slip covers made and mat
tresses renovated; for cash or on
easy payments. No charge for esti-
mates, CHARLES JURGENS' SONS
Adams and Broad Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

A VERY CHOICE LOT OF FURNl.
ture cheap.---I1avtng sold my resi-
dencc, No. 1887 West Grace street,
and having to vacate at once. my
furniture Will be sold privately NJ
1 2. NJ. daily from Thursday, August
sth, TO Monday. August 18th. The
furniture, &c. Is nearly new and
very desirable - Embracing FINE
Prina Vera, or White Mahogany,
Bedroom Furniture. mostly mahog-
any; Oriental and Domestic RUGS
and every apps 1tment OF O Well
furnished home. Z. M. HUNDAEi.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

WANTED. TO SELL A WELL
equipped foundry business now in
operation. and paying: owner has no
practical knowledge Of business, rea-
son for selling. Write Box I. brakes
Branch, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

BUYS FIVE UPS AND
five downs: good for one week; .
cent advance or decline from price
gives $4,000 profit. Write for par
ticulars. COMSTOCK & CO., Com
mcrce Bid. Chicago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
DRUGGIST.
az PRETTY FLOOR

Is WHAT YOU WANT. USE our
lighgra gloss floor. stain. Use our
furniture stain. A 15c can does q
power OF good and makes that old
piece of furniture look like new. Try
1t. NAUGHAN'S, 2 f. Broad ST.. opp.
Petit 6. Co
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
CANDY.

VIII ATS THE USE OF TELLING YOU
about KAEMPF'S 4oC. MIXTURE,
when you know It's the best the
price can buy? Pure. delicious; ele.
Enntly assorted Try kAEMPf.S
Home Made Cnramels. ITO North
Ninth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

IF YOU WISH TO BUY, SELL, EN-
porate any legitimate mercantile or
manufacturing enterprise. communi-
cate with us. SOUTHERN BUSINESS
EXCHANGE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

OUR SUMMER RATES WILL BE
discontinued after August 10Th. Pur-
good for day and night classes), and
begin tho course when 1t suits you.
This offer saves you TWENTY-FIVE per,
COLLEGE, 705 East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
Wants
ONE CENT A WORD.
flor &alf.

WILL EXCHANGE THIS H1GH-c1.AsS
farm and conl property. OF lie acres.
100 miles northwest OF Isichmond, Tor
high. class Virginia or Southern
farm; cheap at $4,000. Price. to
make quick sale or exchange,
S2b,0O0. owner must make a. quick
change. Coal solt oil around this
property for $3.50 per acre.
HERE YOU ARE.-sEvERAL NICE
suburban tracts, from ! to 20 acres
with or Without buildings; five min
utes' walk to car fne. Price, 500 &c
$3.50 per acre.
LOTS or OTHER FARM AND SUB.
urban and timber bargains. Get OF
board before they go. VIRGINIA
FARM BUYERS p ROT u @ = /
AGENCY, INC, 1901 u. Main Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

EVERY, wEARER OF
decent watch to know that JAIINISE
BROS. Watchmakers. 912 East Main
Street, Is the place to have 1t proper
ly repaired.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE, LUMBER MATERIAL in
icing platform, belonging 70 the
Fruit Growers Express. located at
Hermitage, Va, on the line of the
r.. f. & p. r. r.. the purchaser TO
remove same promptly. SEND bids to
ARMOUR CAR LINES, No. EOS La
Sale Street, Chicago, III.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR RENT, A. NICE .TIvE-RoOM
fiat on second floor. Apply at 2oOb
Ivy Avenue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

MODERN FLAT OF SEVEN ROOMS
and bath: all modern Improvements;
kitchen with range and connection
for gas stove. lis South Third
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

OUR SUMMER RATES WILL Bic
discontinued after August 18th. Pur-
chase an Unlimited Scholarship now
(good for day and night classes), and
begin the course when 1t suits you.
This offer saves YOU twenty-five per
cent. on tuition. MASSEY BUSINESS
COLLEGE, 705 East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

I DESIRE AN ACTIVE CORRESPOND
ent in every town to sell approved
Investment securities. High class
proposition paying big commissions.
6. w. CLAWSON, Kansas City, Mo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE, ONE CORNING BODY
buggy (rubber- tlrel; sold for want
OF use; bargain. No. South Ell
tenth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

BUGGY UMBRELLAS AND CARRIAGE
un-shades ut w. Q. SMITHS, Fifth
street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE. HANDSOME SET OF
Hills butcher flXtnres--one-b box. two
marble-top counters. one block. one
rack, five trays. computing scale, one
cash register. handsome butter box.
Cash or credit. ANDERSON, 1926
West Cary. Phone 4445.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FLOOR OF -FOUR HANDSOME ROOMS,
complete for housekeeping. 1903 w.
Grace.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

NICE FLAT OF THREE ROOMS AND
bath hot and cold water. in West End,
one square from car lines, possess
sion September 1st. Address L. e.
W., p. Q. BOX 112. main Office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

WANTED, TO FILL YOUR ORDERS
at half-price as long as the stock
lasts--fruit shade and ornamental
trees. grape vines and small fruits.
AMERICAN NURSERY, J. r. Michel
Agent. highland Park, Richmond,
Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

swiss" FEED CUTTERS, THE LAT
est models. knives and balance wheel
together; large capacity; minimum
power Challenge" Corn and Cob
Crushers, also Power Grinders, Corn
Harvesters and Binders, and Slide
rn-Cutters, the great labor-savers.
". X. BACHE & SONS. 14o6 East
Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR RENT, SECOND FLOOR FLAr
of four rooms to couple without
children. Address 2211 Ivy Street.
Possession September LIST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

II YOU WISH TO ENTER OR INVEST
In a business or manufacturing en-
terprisc. communicate with us. we
have number worthy of investiga-
ton and consideration Show us Ssi
mean business, and We Will pre-
sent them. Strictly conndentlal.
SOUTHERN BUSINESS EXCHANGE,
Richmond. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE. EVERY STYLE or
wagon-open. express, top grocery.
general delivery Good quality at
moderate prices. A. MEYERS SONS,
100 South Eighth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

MACHINERY REPAIRS AND RE.
newals, Why pay factory prices
by coming to us? G. b. FORD Co.
Trigg Shipyard Phone 302S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

LETT us CLEAN YOUR WINDOWS.
NATIONAL WINDOW CLEANING
CO.. 1912 East main Street. Phone
3145,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
Wants,
ONE CENT A WORD.
dfnr 5alf.

ron SALE. MEXICAN GOLF, SILVER
and copper mines at a ground-iloo
Price. ". II. liOBSON, GuadaaJara,
Menico.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

TWO OR THREE ROOMS,
by a middle aged couple; rent must
be moderate. References exchanged.
Address e, IS. care imes-Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE VERY CHEAP, A NUMBER
Of second hand, rubber-tire run
abonts. phaetons and surveys. taken
in exchange and put in perfect re-
pair. w. G. SMITH,. Fifth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE, A BEAUT1FUL. PURE
white French silk poodle puppy
cheap. Apply SOC LIZ North sixth
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
Rnnn1s 0Wantrb.

GENTLEMAN Ann .W1FE WANT,
three rooms and bath suitable for
light housekee ping, north of Broad.
between Tenth and First Streets
State price. Must be reasonable
Address u 43, care this Office
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

WANTED, THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
East Main Street, buy. sell. exchange
and remount diamonds In the latest
styles. Oid gold and silver taken in
exchange
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
:
l1NS1LAGE FEED Err.

YOUR MILK IS Q. X.
Keep your stock in order by. feed
wind" Silo Fillers, u blower ma
chine that will put 10 tons per hour
in 4O-foot silo, with s to l0-n z.
engine. Write for descriptive cata-
logue and prices Call and examine
sample In operation. w. *. BACH u
G. SONS, 1406 East Mains
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE. ESTABLISHED BOTTLING
soda water business; good trade and
profit. For sale on account OF sick
ness Address f II, care this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR RENT, FIRST FLOOR. FLAT OF
four rooms and bath, $40. Address
C, 49, this Office
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
OPTICIANS.
EXPOSITION VISITORS.

PLEASANT, COOL, NE,wLY-FuRNlSH
ed rooms at $500 and 75c. per day,
convenient to exposition cars. tWflte
to S. 4. EVANS l6a. Chapel Street.
Norfolk, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
1CE-cREAM.

ELK1NGTON's ICE CREAM THE BEST
at the right price, wholesale and re-
tail Satisfaction guaranteed. All
NV, Broad. Phone 3540.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FLAT OF FIVE ROOMS, KITCHEN
and bath. for rent. at 100 East Grace
Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
-CARRIAGEs AND ~ AeH,N ). !

AND "AMEs, BuGGl1cs
Runabouts and SnrreNs. Tennessee
and "Thornhill" Farm Waeons,
Everything on wheels. with harness
to match. Prices the lowest. Every
one invited to examine ato:I W. Is.
BACHE & SONS, 1io6 East Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

ENGINES AND SAVING
outfits. Prepare for wood-sawinE
during the winter months. Great
money-makers, and simple to oper
ate. w. K. BACEE e. SONS, 14NG
East Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

TWO WE'LL FURNISHED ROOMS
wanted by man and wife. Give par
ticulars and location. Address j, ..
this Office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
BAKERY

THREE POUNDS JELLY ROLL ESQ.,:
two pounds raisn cake. o5c. two
pounds fig cake. 25c. six loaves OF
bread. CSC. DRlNKARD'S 423 IL
North sixth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

s1ao BUYS A SWEET II oNBD sT1EFE
Piano. Why pay as much as $500
for a new one, when YOU can buy
this one for $3.50. Talk with
CRAFTS" 214 North Fifth street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE, EIGHT PIT GAME COCKS,
twelve hens GA months old)l: pure
bred RED Cubans." SIS for the lot,
Warren, Albemarle county, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

cry built Why not have your Ideas
developed. manufactured and market
ed? Liberal propositions; Will scve
You money. c. B. FORD CO., Trisg
Shtpyard Phone S02S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE. RUBBER TIRED RUN
about; good as new; bargain. No. 3
South Fifteenth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE, ONE SURREY, BRAND
new, sos. to quick buyer. No. 3 South
Fifteenth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

A PARTY LEAVING THE CITY
wants to sell large-size sclf-feedcr
and baby carriage, both In. good
condition. 221 East Clay Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
"a. HAPPY CHILD"

is THE ONE WHO HAS ONE OF OUR
lawn swings. Don't cost much---only
81. a few more left at VAUGHAN'S
u. Broad ST., opp. Petit & Co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

WAN TED, TWO uNFURNISHED
rooms. both en- suite II possible,
with board Address D %, care this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WE JUST RECEIVED 500 SOLID
Gold SiEnet Rings. from $500 up.
a. SCHEER Jeweler, tE'stabnshed
1875. / $50 E. Main street. opposite
Old Market.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

WHAT'S THE USE OF TELLING YOU
about KAEMPF'S ACC. MIXTURE
when you know It's the best the
price can buy? Pure, delicious, ele-
gnntly assorted. Try kAEMpF' 5
Home-M Made Caramels. 10 North
Ninth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

NEW SIx-ROOM APARTMENT, CEN
trally located. all conveniences. $50.
Address p, 20. care Times-D Dispatch.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
MACHINERY,
EDISON PHoNcGRAPHs

SOLD ON EASY PAYMENTS; ENTIRE
catalogue Edison records, and all ma-
chimes In stock at 500 East Main
Street G. B. HAYNES & co. !,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

PLACE FOR RUNABoUTs.
stanhopes. Surveys and Top Ruggies
for business and pleasure; largest
stock. OF all styles, in the city. w.
C. SMITH, Fifth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE. GOOD COOK STOVE AND
guitar, cheap. 504 Thirty-frst.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

$50 WILL TUNE. YOUR. PIANO;
satisfaction guaranteed. Why pay
more? we do all kind OF repairing.
SEQ us after you have talked with
the others. CRAFTS PIANO Co, 2li
North Fifth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE. GENUINE SHEPHERD
pups. Il. ABBOTT. Station NO. H.
Seven Pines line.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE WE'LL PAVING GROCERY
store, In country. about three miles
from Richmond, Apply 16 North
Twentieth street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
scHEER's SPECIAL.

500 WATCH, THE BEST ON THE
marse t,Mn srIansfe ss7, sI IT, t.
Main Street. opposite Old Market
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

desirable, newly papered. nrst-noor
fat: four large rooms, pantry. etc.:
modern iconveniences. Apply 210 S.
Third street.
: - - 80. - - - 80 - go ;, = :, -,~,,,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

OR WILL TAKE IN EXCHANGE.
Watch and jewelry repairing a spe-
cialty. a. SCHEER. Jeweler, (Estab-
lished 1880, 1855 Il. Main Street,
opposite Old NNrket.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE. ONE OF THE BEST
paying milk routes in the city, with
or without cattle. -'Phone 4ss9-R.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE, ALL KINDS OF BAGS
new and second hand: RICHMOND
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
TIMERS AND PLUMBERS.
WATCH REPAIRING.

YOUR WATCH REPAIRED OR CLEAN
ed by WIN. ToB1EN. Jr.. Is guaran.
tee that it Is done properly: 20 years
springs. ST. 40S East Broad Street
All work guaranteed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

WANTED, A COUPLE TO TAKE
first floor of an attractive house on
Hanover Street. Apply to 1907 Ham
over.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

WE ARE STILL SELLING UMBRELLA
They are the ruling style. Put on
your runahout while YOU wait W..
X BACHI 4 SONS, laos East
Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

$40 BUYS A NICE LITTLE PIANO, IN
very good condition, and yours for
GO cents per week Talk with
Crafts" and save money! Remember,
we have what we advertise, and adj
vertise what we have. CRAFTS
PIANO CO., 214 North Fifth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

spRINGTIME CARE WITH SUMMER
time chicks will raise them. Proper
food Is essential. New wheat. We
Strhat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

SOUTHERN DENTAL. ROOMS. OPPO-
site the post-oftic Phone 1905. I'm
aminatidns and estimates froo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

SILVER sPEEDIN RUNABOUTS.
pneumatic training carts. at w. u
SMITHS, Fifth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

FOR SALE. GOOD ONE-HORSE
truck. 1906 n Twenty-third street.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-24
ARBITRATION ONLY HOPE
Central American Peace Nego.
tiations Still DeadIocked.

Washington, April 24.-The Central
American controversy Is no nearer q
settlement, according to dispatch re-
ceived at the state department from
Philip Brown, the American charge at
Guatemala, cabling from La Union,
Salvador. Mr.. Brown says the vart
GUS questions involved continue to be
discussed. but that the deadlock Is
still on. He holds out no hope OF an
early agreement.
Both the United States and Mexico
are striving to bring about some un-
derstanding between the belligerents
whereby the resumption Of hosttlities
will be avcrted Long conferences
were held at the state department be-
tween Assistant Secretary Bacon. Am
bassador Creel of Mexico and Minis
ters Mejia of Salvador and Calvo OF
Costa Rica, as result of which 1t
was announced that important devel-
opments may be expected within the
next twenty-four hours.
In the present apparently hopeless
state of affairs it has been determined
that the only way out OF the diff
Guilty is by arbitration Of all the Ques-
tions in dispute and therefore Mic
aragua, Honduras and Salvador have
been urged to agree to proposition
Of that nature
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-24
STUDY QUESTION ABROAD
Part of'immIgration Commission viii
Visit Europe.

Washington, April 24.-The immi-
grafton commission was In session for
three hours considering the details OF
the proposed investigation. 1t was
practically decided that all of the nine
members of the commission except
Commissioner Of Labor Neill and Pro-
fessor jerks should proceed to Europe
for the purpose Of prosecuting the In
quiry there and that Messrs. Neill and
jerks should carry on the work In
this country. The members who will
go abroad will leave some time dur
ing the latter part of May and they
probably will begin their work In
Southern Italy, gradually proceeding
northward into Poland, Russia and
other European countries from which
large numbers of immigrants come.
They will give especial attention to
the class of immigration and the In
ducements offered to immigrants. The
subjects which will receive especial
attention at home are the distribution
OF immigrants and their congestion In
the large cities. Particular attention
will be given to the latter subject. as 1t
is generally felt that the concentration
Of the newly arrived foreigners In the
principal ccnters OF population Is one
OF tho greatest evils connected with
the question OF immigration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-24
ARRESTED IN CHICAGO.
South Dakota Banker Accused Of Mis-
applying Funds.

Chicago, April 24.-Charles @. King,
president of the First National bank
OF Scotland, S. D., has been arrested
here by United States Marshals Grit
fin and Donovan.
King was recently indicted by the
federal grand jury In South Dakota
on charges Of having misapplied the
funds Of the bank and OF having issued
certificates OF deposit In his own favor
amounting to $4,000.
After his arrest King was taken to
the Office OF United States Commis-
sioner Toote, where he was shown
copies OF two indictments against him.
One indictment charged him with H.
suing to himself nine certificates OF
deposit of $1,000 each. for which no
money was turned into the bank. The
second indictment, containing ntnc-
teen counts, alleges the misapplication
OF funds amounting to $21.777.
While in the Office OF the commits
sioner he declared that the allega-
tions in the indictments were false
and the work of his enemies. He as
serted that there had never been any
thing wrong In any OF his dealings
with the bank
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-24
TAFT DISCUSSES CUBA.
Found Affairs There In Satisfactory
Condition.

Washin,yton, April 24.-Secretary
Taft, who has arrived In Washington
from his trip to Panama, Cuba and
Porto Rico, gave out statement In
which he says he found matters In
Cuba in what under the circum-
stances must be considered satis-
factory condition." that there is every
ground for hope that the plan adopted
for census, preliminary election and
then a general election six months
later will result In the selection OF a
president and. congress who will be
able to maintain themselves and give
stable rule to the Island; and that the
delay In taking a census Is taken by
the Cubans as an earnest of the Amer
lean governments desire to secure q
stable government before 1t leaves,
$50 there shall be no excuse for O sec
ond Intervention"
Discussing canal work the secretary
expressed the liveliest satisfaction.
The work of excavation and, indeed.
all phases OF the canal work. said the
secretary, were progressing under
Colonel Goethals' management quite
as rapidly as they had under the d.
rcction Of Mr.. Stevens.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-24
GREAT ARRAY OF WARSHlPS
American Fleet Ready to Greet For
eign Visitors.

Norfolk, Va, April 24.-The great
est fleet Of American vessels ever as
sembled in the historic waters OF
Hampton Roads, 100000 tons of float
ing steel, has been made ready to re-
ceive the first of the visiting foreign
battleships and cruisers which are
from time to time to take part In the
celebration which will mark the prog
ress of the jamestown Tercentenn1al
exposition. For the opening OF the
exposition, Friday, the 26th, the war
ships of Great Britain, of Germany
and of Austria are expected. One OF
the visiting Germans. the dark hulled
cruiser Bremen, is already in the road
stead awaiting the arrival of the Room,
big armored cruiser typical OF the
modern fighting craft in Emperor VIII.
lam's navy.
All the American vessels now at
anchor belong to the Atlantic fleet.
There are probably twenty-five battle
ships and cruisers in the far flung
line, which is headed by the Connec-
ticut just off the government pier at
Fortress Monroe. and which trails
away almost to the vanishing point up
the broad channelway leading to Nor
folk.
The feet has been arranged SO as to
give the visitors to the exposition the
best possible opportunity for viewing
the fighting strength Of the American
navy
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-24
MAKING LITTLE PROGRESS
Foreign OfsicIal In China Describes
Reform Movement.

London. April 24.-The progress Of
the reform movement in China is de-
scribed from point of view much less
culogistic than recent reports from
English newspaper correspondents in
q letter received here from Peking.
The writer is foreigner, holding off,
cial position. whose opportunities for
gaining reliable information and whose
judgment is worthy OF the greatest
confidence. He tells the inner story
CT the downfall Of Tang Shao VI, the
Yale graduate who until recently was
one OF the most powerful men near
the court: he speaks OF disaffection In
Yuan Shih Kai's much advertised
army and takes a discouraging view
OF the governments financial status,
Of the attempts at educational reform
and the suppression Of opium.