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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
MURDER OF MARVIN CHILD
ooteotivss Arrest Suspect on Story Of
Fellow Workman.

D6ver, Del. April 25.-Frank Ii.
Butler, employed as deckhand on
the bseamss John P. Wilson, has been
taken Into custody charged with the
murder of Horace N. Marvin, the four
y0aS-old son ol Dr.. Marvin, whose dis
appearance on March I aroused the
entire country.
The arrest OF Butler was made prin-
c1pally upon q statement given the
detectives by q man named Caldwell,
who was working with Butler the day
thssehiid disappeared. Butler. he says,
was ordered 70 90 to the barn and
load up wheat screenings In bags
This no did and when Caldwell later
entered tho barn he found that Butler
had loaded three bags on the wagon
and fourth was lying on the floor OF
the barn. Caldwell says he lifted this
bag into the wagon himself and found
4 heavy, although Butler had said II
was filed with corks such ns are used
BY fishermen for nets. This bag. Cald.
well says, disappeared. Acting on the
theory that this bag contained the
body OF the child the detectives de
clded to charge Butler with murder.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
GREAT FIRE At TOULON
Some Loss OF Life and Immense
Damage to Property.

TouloD, France, April PA fire
which broke ont at the arsenal here
shortly after midnight has assumed
alarming proportions. Private resi-
dences outside the arsenal are threat.
ened, immense quantities of stores
have been burned and damage amount
ing to many millions Of francs has
boon done
The wall of a storehouse fell In
burying forty men, thirty of whom
were severely injured. Two or three
persons are believed to have been
killed.
Some houses occupied by workmen
situated near the arsenal caught fire
and collapsed, burying twelve men
who, however, were rescued, though
most of them were badly injured.
Large bodies of soldiers and sailors
were engaged in fighting the flames
throughout the night, but all the ef
forts to control the fire have been
without success up to the present.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
CRIMINAL ACTION LIKELY
Evidence of Graft in Furnishing
PennsyIvania's Capitol.

Harrisburg, Pa April 25.-As re-
suit of the investigation by the legis-
lative committee into the expenditure
of SO. 9.00O, 900 for furnishings and dec
orations for the new state capitol 1t lis
probable that criminal proceedings
will be instituted by the state against
certain persons who have prominently
figured in the investigation. Both
Governor Stuart and Senator Fisher,
chairman OF the investigating com
mittee, have declared their belief that
enough evidence has been brought out
to warrant such action. The gov
ernor, It is said, will lay the matter
before the attorney general as soon
as the commission has made its final
report,
The commission has been investigat'
ing the charges of extravaganza. over
charges, duplication In payments oi
bills and fraud for nearly two months
and has yet to take the testimony oi
many important persons who have
knowledge Of the subject under In
yestigation. Among those to be ex
amjned is former Governor Penny
packer.
The investigating committee has
been assisted by a large force OF au
ditors in the employ Of New forR
audit company. The report OF these
auditors will be made shortly to the
commission and will cover mucf
ground that the commission was un
able to touch through the calling OF
mitnnSsas
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
GOES TO THE STATE
Property Of Brewery Companies
Doing Business in Kansas.
COURT NAMES RECEIVERS
Liquors, Bar Fixtures, Warehouses,
Etc, 20 De Gold and the Proceeds
Used TO Defray the Cost Of Proceed
lnos Against the illegal Concerns.

Topeka, KAN. April 25.--The state
supreme court has appointed Judges
Hallen. g. H. Whitcomb and T. f.
Carver, all OF Topeka, receivers for
the property In Kansas said to be
worth 325O.000 OF nine foreign brew.
ing companies and wholesale whisky
concern. Six Of the companies are
Kansas City (Mo.) concerns and three
are Milwaukee firms. The receivers
were appointed upon the petition Of
Attorney General Jackson, who re-
Gently secured an order from the court
restraining the concerns named from
doing business In Kansas. The prop
erty involved includes liquors., bar fix
tures, wagons. animals and warehouses
and is located principally in Topeka,
Kansns City, Wichita. Leavenworth.
Atchison. Salina, lola. Galena. Pitts
burg and Columbus. Kan.
Since the restraining order was is
sued some Of the companies removed
part OF their property situated near
the state line into Missouri and Okla
homa. Attorney General Jackson says
what remains will be sold and the
proceeds used to defray the cost Of
the present suits. The companies that
removed their property will be cited
AR cf,nt0mnt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
HELD Up FOR $4,000.
Meas Of Tube Railway Tells Of Pitts
burn Craft Combine.

Pittsburg, April 24--A sensation
was sprung Ia the eouncilmanic graft
investigation when President G. 5.
Cameron Of the pittsburg and Tube
City railway went on the witness
stand and told in detail how he was
held up for $4,000 / the graft COM
bine which controls both branches of
the city council.
Cameron was asked by Attorney
John Marion, special counsel for
Mayor Guthrie In prosecuting the
graft cases, If he did not have In his
possession list Of the grating coun'
cilmen. He admitted he had such a
list and said that he would produce 1t
later.
President Cameron denied emphat-
ically that he ever intended giving the
councilmen 81. He told how he fooled
them by means of checks placed In
safe deposit boxes and afterwards re-
moved
He said Common Councilman Will
lam A. Martin, now under sentence to
three years In the penitentiary for
soliciting bribes from Cameron, was
the collector Of the combine and that
finally In desperation the combine de-
manded the cash and that $4,000 dis
appeared from his coat pocket while
In the presence Of Martin.
President Cameron, through his at
torneys, announced after the hearing
was adjourned that he would resist all
efforts to try him on the charge Of
bribery. for which he has already been
indicted, on the grounds that his testi-
mony gives him immunity from prose
curt iop
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
FINALLY BEHIND THE BARS
Man Who Fought Attempt Of Lawyers
70 Save Him.

Chicago, April 25.-Iouis A. Gour-
dain, convicted OF suing the mails to
delraud. has actually begun to serve
his sentence at Joliet. After his con-
viction Gourdain served four days OF
his sentence. when his lawyers got
him out on q writ OF supercedeas.
whereupon Gourdain insisted upon re-
turning behind the bars, pleading un-
successfully with the warden. The
unwilling citizen thereupon went to
Washington and sought to have the
supreme court return him to prison by
means OF mandamus proceedings. The
prisoner later will be taken to Fort
Leayenworth.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
Doing Business Again.

When my friends thought | was
about to take leave Of this world, or
account of indigestion, nervousness and
general debility" writes A. A. Chisholm
Treadwell, N. Y, "apd when it looked
as il there was no hope left, / was per
suaded to t-y Electric Bitters, and re
joice to say that they are cnring me.
am now doing business again as Of old
and am still gaining daily" Best tonic
medicine on earth. Guaranteed by
Schultz & ketcham's druggist. 5Oc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25

'Pneumenia's Deadly Wo 1ad SO
seriously affected my right lung, writes
Mrs. Fannie CopEor, of Rural Route |.
Georgetown, Tenn, that | coughed
continuously night and day and the -
nei .hbors' prediction - consumption -
seemed inevitable, until my husband
brought homo bottle Of DR.. King s
New Discovery, which in my case proved
to be the only REAL cough cure and re-
storer of weak, sore lungs" When al!
other remedies utterly fail, you may still
win in the battle agains. lung and throat
troubles with New Discovery, the REAL
cure. Guaranteed by Schultz & ketcham
druggist. SOC. & $l.0o. Trial bottle free.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, April 24.-Cattle-Beeves,
S4.2506.60; cows, $1.s0@490; heifers
s2.75@5,4O; calves, s3.5005.50; good
to prime steers, S5.35@G.60; poor to
medium, S43o@5.30; stockers and
feeders. s29005 Is. Hogs-Light, $6.40
16.65: mixed, s6.4006.623a; heavy
s6.25@6Go rough. $6.250635 pigs,
$6.10n660; good to choice heavy
Sc 5o@660. Sheep. s4.5oQ6.90; lambs
S6.5e6QS.70.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
FOUND DEAD IN ALLEY.

Robbery Possible Motive of Murder Of
Iowa Insurance Man.
Fort Dodge, Ia, April $50. Fl. Nc
Caffery, general agent of the Amer
ican Independent Life Insurance com
pany. was found dead in an alley IL
the center of the city The body was
lying face downward with the head
half buried in a pile of ashes. Nc
Caffery's head had dozen abrasionf
and the skull had been badly frac
tured There was no money In the
dead mans pockets and it is surmiseC
that robbery was the motive.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
Free for All Flight In Church.

Ashland, KY, April 25.-At Sutton,
near Grayson, free for all fight be-
tween the Patrick, Sexton and Haney
boys broke up revival service. The
affair was caused by Patrick, who held
the hand Of Albert Haney's sweet
heart. Haney struck Jim Patrick and
their friends took sides, starting bat
tie that literally cleaned out the
church
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, April 24.-Wheat-May
79c: July, s1M@s1Ac. Corn-May
ASH @4SMc; July, 49hc. Oats-May
43&c; July, 41B@41Ac. Pork-May
$15.65: July, $3.50. Butter-Cream
cries, 25@33c; dairies, 23Q30c. Eggs
--15c. Poultry-Turkeys, 12c; chick
ems and springs. 12c
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
Three Trainmen Killed.

bloomington, H., April 25.-ln
collision between n freight train and
light engine on the Chicago and Alton
road at Dwight Engineer Bruce Good
man Of Dwight and Fireman c. F..
Taylor of Bloomington were killed and
Fireman Brown of Dwight fatally in
jured Engineer Charles Tyner of
Bloomington was seriously hurt.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
Paris Strikers Disorderly.

Paris, April 25.-The strikers at
tackled several bakeries in attempts to
intimidate the bakers who were at
work. Many windows were broken
with stones. Some men stormed a
bakery in the Rue de Ramey and NAL
treated the workers, whereupon by
ISLANDERS Joined in the fight and routed
the strikers. Twenty arrests were
made.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25

Coughs and odds contracted at this
season of the year should have immedi-
ate attention. Bees Laxative Cough
Syurp, contains Honey and Tar and is
unequalled for hoarseness Group and
coughs. Pleasant to take; mothers end-
orse it; children like to take it. Contains
no opiates. Moves the bowles. Sold by
Schultz & Ketcham.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
Has a Talk With Roosevelt.

Washington, April 25. - United
States District Attorney Ruick of
Idaho, who is in Washington In con-
nection with alleged timber fraud In
dictments and other matters In his
state, had a talk with President Roose'
welt during the day He declined &c
make any statement as to what passed
between them
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, April 24.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, s5.5006.25; fair to good
$4.00@5.00; good to choice cows and
heifers, s3.50@4.75; veals, $4,50@5.50
Hogs-$6.25@6.42h. Sheep-Wethers,
$650@700; good to prime lambs, s7.75
@S5O.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
Youro Man and Money MIssing.

st. Paul April 25.-Henry Ruff. .
clerk In the employ OF H. J. Eggers,
hns not been seen since Monday aft
ernoon and the police have been asked
to look for him. Run was given $218
10 deposit In the 0erman-American
bank for his employer and disappeared
before reaching the bank.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
The Price of Health.

"The price of health in a malar:ous
district is just 25 cent; the cost OF box
of DIR. King 8 New Life Pills." writes
Ella Slayton, of Noland, Ark. New
Life Pills cleanse gently and impart
new life and vigor to the system. 25c.
Satisfaction guaranteed at Schultz &
Ketcham's druggist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
Milwaukee Brewers viii Fight.

Milwaukee, April 25.--Representa-
tives Of Milwaukee breweries which
are parties to the receivership at To
pcfA assert that they wfn fight the
proceedings to the court OF last resort.
They claim that the step taken Is un-
constitutional.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, April 24.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. l hard, S4Bc; No.
/ Northern, S3Bc; No. 2 Northern
82Sc, May, S3Bc; July, s4&c, Sept,
S5Mc. Flax--To arrive, on track and
May, s1.17h; July, $1.19h; Oct, ST.
19A
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
DIR. Shops
Restorative
SCHuTI & KETCHAM.
Believed to Have Been Cook of Lost
Steamer Arcadan.

Steamer Arcadian.
huntington, Mich, April 25.-Fisher'
men from this port have discovered
the body of young woman floating IN
Lake Michigan with one of the life
preservers Of the lost steamer Ar
cadian about it. The woman, who I'M
doubtedly was the cook Of the Area
dian, was only partially dressed, the
clothing bearing evidence that 1t was
donned in great haste. One arm was
appraised, as though the woman had
been clinging to something, the head
thrown back and the face wore an
agonized look. This is taken to indi-
cate that she Arcadian's crew had
some warning of the fate that was
upon them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1907-04-25
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, April 24.-Wheat-
On track--No. l hard, san 0S5c; No
/ Northern, S3A oslo: No. 2 North
ern, s1% 0S2c; No. 8 Northern. 100
Qao
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-19
PEACE CONGRESS- PLANS.
To Ask Legislature for Funds to
Entertain Visitors.

A delegation representing the National Arbi-
tration and Peace Congress. TO meet at Carnegie
Hall from April II 10 II. will SO 10 Albany to-
dav to see Governor Hughes and members OF the
Legislature in reference 70 legislative co-opera-
ton with the congress In addition to passing
resolutions and providing for representation az
the congress. the Legislature viii be asked TO
make an appropriation for the entertainment OF
visitors and to pass an act enabling New York
CITY 20 take appropriate action. The delegation
includes Samuel T. Dutton. chairman OF the
executive committee Of the congress; ex-Mayor
Low. President Finley of the College Of the city
OF New York. George W I1irchwey. dean OF the
Columbia Law school: Ralph NJ. EasIey, secre
tarv of the Civil Federation; General James
Grant Wilson and ex-District Attorney Asa BIRD
Gardiner.
The president Of the congress. Andrew Car
ne.yio sent p cable message yesterday toe w r.
Creuler NJ p Of England, founder or the Inter
Parliamentary Union. and Lord Weardall. preSt-
dent urging their presence ~ the congress and
asking them be his guests at PlttSourg pre-
viousy.
The organization OF the commerce committee.
OF which Marcus VI. Marks is chairman. was
c0rnpleted Yesterday. and includes such men as
+ II Harriman Jacob Schtf, John Wanama-
ke- George Westinghouse and Marvin EughiJC
This committee viii write To every chamber OF
commerce. and business association IN the Coun-
rrv asking for representation at ths congress
and Endorsement OF its aims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-19
THE HAGUE PROGRAMME,
British officials Pleased gcifh Dcci-
sion on ornaments.

London. March 1S.-Tke news received here
from ST. Petersburg that the German and Aus
trian ambassadors 10 Russia had been received
by Emperor Nicholas to discuss the form IN
which the question % the reduction Of arna-
nents should be presented to the Hague Peacs
Conference has gratifed officials Of the Foreign
Office here. as this was the first official inttma-
ton that Germany and Austria would not op-
pose the discussion Of this matter
When this subject first came up there was
strong unofficial opposition from these two coun-
tries. while officially they were non-committai.
although doubtless they would have preferred
that the question OF the reduction az armanentS
should not be included In the programme.
Great Britain as set forth in these dispatches
has been confident that the subject would be
discussed al The Hague. officials here contend
ing that Russia could not exclude the question
when II was proposed by one or more powers
supported BY the majority The only point leIt
10 decide is the form in which the question VIII
be presented and on this exchanges viii take
place between all the foreign offices concerned
Replying to John r, Lonsdale's question IN
the House OF Commons tonight as 70 how the
subject would be raised at The Hague. Walter
Runciman Financial Secretary 70 the Treasury
said that tho Foreign Secretary, Sir Edward
Grey could give information until the maj
invitations 10 the conference had been issued
and the manner Of the procedure settled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-19
THE FALL IN CONSOLS.
Chancellor Of Erchequer. GiUes Rsa-
sons for Decline.

london. March 1s.-Unionlsts and other mem
bers IN the House OF Commons to-day asked Tia
government about the low price Of cousols, IN
an attempt TO draw the inference that the DE-
cline In British credit was coincident with the
attempts OF tins government. IN 1885, 70 grant
Home Rule TO Ireland Tbs ministers ignored the
insinuations. but in reply TO a question By Sir
Howard Vincent. Conservative. whether stsps
were contemplated to restore the national credit
the Chancellor OF the Exchequsr, Fl. H AsQuith.
said that. while the government fully recognized
the serious character Of the decline IN consols,
II could not accept the statement that the credit
Of Great Britain was lower than within msms'
ory OF the living. Many OF the causes contrib
uting 70 the decline IN British governments SCI
eUrities and OF most other high class securities
in the last ten years were International n thsir
operation and independent of government con.
troll He might mention the Increased demand
for money consequent on the rise n the ruling
rates OF interest. due 20 tbs exceptional COM
nercial and Industrial activity at hons ana
abroad. and also to the necessity for replacing
the capital destroyed as a result of tbs San
Francisco earthquake and other disasters. on
the other hand the enormous Increase IN the
national expenditures. the neglect 70 make ade-
quate provision for the redemption OF The ra-
tional debt and the freedom with witch new
obligations were created undoubtedly affected
the national credit The steps which the govern
ment proposed were 10 reduce the expenditure
strengthen the sinking fund and avoid as far
as possible Borrowing for current expenditures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-19
PEASANTS BEGIN RIOTS.
Outbreaks IN Three Russian Prov
inces Parliament to Meet To-day.

St Petersburg. March 1S-With the opening
OF parliament peasant disorders began again II,
several provinces The outbreaks apparently
We're due 20 organized agitation In addition 70
an outbreak In Vladimir province. where Nv
hundred peasants wrecked the government spirit
stores before they We're dispersed by volleys
Aired by the police. fatal ARRAYS occurred IN
Saratofr ana KieH provinces where attempts 10
seize private estates We're renewed Premier
Stoypia has sent a circular 10 the governors
eufoiuinI them 10 arrest all agitatOrs. even
meIubeej OF parliament. and 10 take the strict
est measures TO stop the disorders and protect
the rights OF property. Negligent officials VIII
be held responsible.
owing TO renewed agrariaH disorders In Kos
troma the entire province has been declared In
a state OF enforced security
The lower house will resume its sessions to-
morrow in the Hall of tina Nobility where the
Council Of the Empire usually meets. The gov
eminent consented 10 the change with great re-
Iuctance as the hall mentioned is in the ZEN
tire OF the city. The collapse OF the ceiling at
the Taurida Palace followed to-day by the
fall Of portions of plastering i'll the members
lobby and in the Hall of Catherine
The lower house has received a telegram from
the Persian parliament congrstuating the for
mer on its suspicious opening. announcing that
the Persian parliament is inspired by the same
spirit OF liberty. and adding:
therefore. the young parliament of Persia. send
greetings 70 our older sister and wish you sue
cess. Hurrah for popular liberty. HurTah Tor
Justice,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-19
NEW BILLS IN THE ASSEMBLY,

r By Telegraph 20 The Tribuncl
Albany. March 1S.-Assemblynan Oliver .ha
minority leader. introduced a bin tonight requfr-
ing all surface lines IN New York city to be nut
into sUbways within six years
Assemblyman Francis OF New York introduced
measure providing that the owner, the driver
OF overloaded manned or crippled horses should
De the one arrested. if any arrests made This
bill has the approval OF both union and non-lInion
drivers in New York. 1t drafted by the
Humane Society.
!other bills u general interest introduced to-
night Include those OF,
{. + Murphy-TO amend the Liquor Tax law So
that while any judgment hereafter recovered on
account OF the breach OF the conditions liquor
tax bond shall remain unsatisfed Of record. no
l!quor tax certificate shall be applied for issued Or
held for the place specified IN tho bond
Mr.. E.chOrn-To make IL unlawful after January
], 1873 TO Use In subway railroads any cars not
constructed wholly of iron % steel.
Mr.. Mhitley-TO amend the act suspending thu
Limitation OF time for the commencement of con
stIuctOn or completion Of railroads while I'm the
hands of receivers. That act provides that wher.
the receiver has been appointed the time interye-
Ing between The entry Of the appointing order and
the entry uf the order decree terminating the
receiv~rship shall not he takeI! part II tho time
limited by law for beginning construction and
the expenditure OF 10 per cent OF thu capitsI
thereon. The act does not affect surface rail
roads I'm cities OF the first and second class This
bin amends The law that only street railroads
IN cities OF million population OF more would b.
eInpt