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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-10-09

with all kinds Of fire fighting ma
terial.
The tiremen suffered from the ter
rible heat in their heroic stand be-
tween the burning elevator next to
the one they saved, and too much
praise cannot be given them. Their
clothing and shoes were burned but
they never fiinched.
There has been much speculation
as to the origin Of the fire, but the
opinion is quite general that some
time during the evening sparks from
switch or freight engines blew under
the Logan elevator. which was not
enclosed, and set Of -fre rubbish col
lected there and thus the floor OF the
elevator was fired and the fire burned
upward slowly for some time, probab-
y an hour or more, before the dense
volume Of smoke forced its way
through the root. Engines were at
work In the yard all the afternoon
and evening, and AL Payne finished
loading , car Of oats out OF the Gem
mill elevator . little before I O'Clock,
and the whole inside Of the Logan
elevator was Z mass Of fame Al 8
O'Clock, when VIII Parks arst noticed
va possible and IN the possibility
lays . strong foundation for this con-
clusfon. Fires occur under seeming
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-10-09

were blown against it. but the gale OF
wind helped to keep its high roof free
of lodging embers. The electric light
building and the mill were out Of the
fire line to the west but not out OF
danger, but were protected In every
way possible. Mr.. Rosecrans OF the
Mill was ii on the roof with a small
hose and managed to keep the mill
wet. Had the electric light building
caught fret didn't, however, and
guessing as to RESULTS is not neces.
sary.
The high roof Of the Hunting ele-
vator blazed up twice but the gallant
fremen were on the alert and man
aged to hit those danger spots with
an accuracy that seemed impossible.
In saving this elevator the firemen
won their greatest victory. Had this
great high building got on fire there
Is telling whore the fre would have
stopped.
Tho box cars and one nat car and .
number OF corn cribs some two humid
red feet OF more north Of the eleva-
tors wors On nrs In . few minutes
efteH the elevators Here blazing. The
Minis and RambsrK rssidsnoss On 5th
stEses wsrs saved ~ careful and ~
tematic work by boys md men who
stood In 1ho path q The Tying omber1
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-10-09

The South Dakota Grain Com.
pany's loss on elevator and grain was
about $4,000, insured but the amount;
IS not known here.
The Logan elevator was worth
about "a, 900.
Other losses would increase the to-
tai TO something like s17, 900 in all.
Hon. e. w. Martin went west, Wed.
nesday.
The frosty mornings makes a fellow
hump.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Elton wer
Mitchell visitors last Friday.
Corn taken from Willard Bennett,s
big farm In Grant township, won first
prize at the Huron state fair.
Roy Warner, one Of the most indus
trious young farmers in the county.
has q large quantity Of fine eating 20
tatoes for sale. He left a fine sample
ut the LEADER home and they are
very fine.
Lincoln county corr and fruit took
first prizes 1T the Mitchell Corn Pal.
ace, and the decorations ana general
arrangement Of the Lincoln county
exhibit took frst prize also. Nj. D.
Long says Lincoln county, corn Il !
winner everywhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
WAITS ON TERMINAL.
Pennsylvania Will Not Open Its
Tubes for Many Months.

New York. March 2O.-Although
the last of the four Pennsylvania rail-
road tubes under the East river was
cut through on Wednesday night it
was announced yesterday on author
ity of the Pennsylvania railroad Off
cials that the tubes will not be put
into active service for nearly two
years.
When the iron castings are installed
and the two foot layer of concrete is
in place the four tunnels will be
closed for many months. while work
is progressing on the Pennsylvania s
terminal station in Manhattan. No
passenger trains will be run through
the tubes until the entire system is
ready. The two Pennsylvania tubes
under the North river have not yet
been entirely concreted, although
they were cut through many months
ago.
1t is stated on good authority that
the entire tunnel system, with its
terminals at Long Island City, Man
haitian and Jersey City will cost the
railroad about $90,000,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
Official Invitation Extended to
the American Government
To Let the Battleship Fleet
Visit a Japanese Port.
-ES, WITH PLEASURE.
Acceptance by Uncle Sam Goes
Out This Afternoon.
China Is Expected to Follow
Her Neighbours Lead.

Washington, March 20.-The jap
anese government has extended an in
vitation to the American government
to have the Atlantic battleship feet
visit any port in Japan on its home
ward cruise around the world. This
invitation was received at the Japan
ese embassy here yesterday and was
at once transmitted to Secretary Root
by Ambassador Takahira.
The secretary will this afternoon
accept on behalf of the American gov
ernment the invitation of Japan to
have the battleship fleet visit that
country on it's returning voyage.
1t is believed that Yokohama will
be the Japanese port at which the
American fleet will call.
An invitation is expected from the
Chinese government to have the
American fleet visit Chinese waters
as soon as it becomes known to the
Chinese government that the Japanese
invitation has been accepted. In that
case it will of course, be necessary
for the fleet to also visit China and it
is likely that the stop will be made at
Shanghai.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
KANSANS In A WRECK.
Homeseekers Excursion Train t.
Mexico Derailed in Texas.

San Antonio, March 20.-Two men
were killed and seven other persons
injured when an excursion train on
the International and Great Northern
railroad, bearing a party of home
seekers from Kansas and Oklahoma,
enroute to Las Palientas, Mexico. was
wrecked at Pearsall, 50 miles south
of this city The engine and tender,
baggage car and four day coaches left
the track. The derailment was caused
by a broken rail.
The Dead:
w. H. MYERS, baggageman, San
Antonio.
M E. McELROY, of San Antonio,
Iineman for the Western Union.
The Injured:
w. H. Hooper, Dow, Okla, right
hand badly mashed.
Mrs 8. P. Norman, internal in
juries.
W. ]. Patterson, Oklahoma, injur-
ed on hip.
DR.. Casper. Ida, Oklahoma, injured
internally.
Several others were slightly injured.
The train consisted of a baggage
car, ten day coaches and a Pullman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
MARTINDALE ON STAND.
Owner OF the Jeffersonian Testifies in
Horne Case.

Kansas City, Mo-. March 20.-The
defense ir ,h.- case Of General Rich
ard A. Horne. vice president and edi-
torial writer of the Kansas City Post,
charged with the murder of H. J..
Groves, managing editor of that pa
per, will probably finish lis side to-
day AlienistS will be placed upon
the stand to prove the plea of in
sanity
Edgar Martindale. owner of the
Mound City. Kan, Jeffersonian. who
was a stockholder in the Post, in 1906,
described a meeting in which o. D.
Woodward, theatrical manager and
president of the paper. told Horne
that it was to be great Democratic
paper and induced him to invest ST.
0o0 and give four notes. $4,000 in all,
in it. He was allowed salary of $25
a week with the promise that when
the publication got on it's feet he
should be among the first to get an
increase.
At the time of the shooting Cen
eraI Horne had been nor1fied that his
services were no longer, desired and
he was practically penniless.
Counsel read an article from wit
ness paper, the Jeffersonian, describ-
ing the shooting of Groves and Wood
ward. This article declared that the
shooting was deserved; that Wood
wards scheme was to get country
newspaper men to invest in the pub
lication and then rob them; that
Woodward was a Republican, in fact
Democratic party and that the paper
was controlled by the Metropolitan
Street Railway company of Kansas
Citv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
BOTH WERE KILLED.
Two Customs Officers Mistake Each
Other For Smuggiers.

Ell Paso. Tex, March 20.-Mounted
customs inspectors, Charles Logan
and Charles Jones fought a duel IN
the dry bed of the Rio Grande in this
city last night and both were killed.
Their bodies were found this morning.
1t is supposed that each mistook the
other for smuggler.
At first it was believed the two Of
ficers had been killed by smugglers,
but this theory Is discredited as tracks
around where the bodies lay all At
the shoes Of the dead men Three
shots were heard by people living in
the neighborhood about 9 O'Clock
last night The pistol of one of the
officers held two empty shells and that
of the other one empty she'll
Logan was a son of the late Major
T. H. Logan of the United States army
and brother of the wife of Captain
Frank D. Wickham, Twelfth infan-
try. U. s. A, stationed at Governors
Island, N. Y. Jones was a railway
man and lived at San Antonio and
Houston, Tex, before entering the
customs service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
SOLD FOR TAXES.
Terminals of Pennsylvania r. r. Bid
in for $6O7.3O.

Terminals OF pennsylvania X. II. Bid
in for $6O7.3O.
Burlington, n. j., March 2O.-For
the sum of $607.30, Andrew H. Nc
Neil, capitalist and iron magnate, has
become the sole owner of the Penn
sylvania railway property within the
city limits, including freight and pas
senger stations, roundhouses, track
age and equipment.
The railroad refusing to pay the tax
assessed by the city. Clerk Thomas S.
Mooney offered its property among
others sold for. unpaid taxes and de-
clared it too good bargain to miss. -
Mcneil is known as one of the most
aggressive fighters who has figured in
the courts of New York, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania and those who
know him well expect to see trouble
when he makes his ultimatum to the
railroad. 1t is said Mcneil will de-
mand that the road vacate his prop
erty that he may tear down unsightly
passenger stations, which have been
an eye sore to the city for years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
RIGHTS OF ALIENS.
To Be Tested in Suit Against Rail
roads for Damages.

Los Angeles, March 20.-The right
of alien nonresident Japanese to re-
cover damages for the death of rela-
tives accidentally killed in this coun-
try has been raised in the federal
court in connection with the suit of
heirs of I. Nagasi, to recover $4,000
from the Santa Fe and Salt Lake rail-
roads.
An attorney for the Salt Lake rail-
road raised demurrer to the COM
plant and asked for q dismissal Of
the suit on the ground that the heirs
were not only aliens, but also non
residents.
Without rendering a decision, Judge
Wellborn asked that the matter be
submitted on briefs to be taken un-
der advisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
ROBBED TRAIN NIGHTLY.
Members of Switching Crew Sto1e
Goods Worth $4,000.

East st. Louis. Ill, March 20
Three members Of a terminal switch
ing crew, Roy Armstrong. foreman,
and Charles Clark and William
Brown, switchmen, were arrested here
today on the charge of having syo-
tematically robbed a certain Louis
vile &, Nashville freight train at night
frequently for several months past
According to the police, Armstrong
and Brown confessed, saying in effect
that they had robbed the same train
almost every night and secured more
than $4,000 worth Of goods, selling
part of 1t and using the remainder as
fuel to run the locomotive on which
they carried away their loot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
COLD WEATHER PASSES ON.
Mercury Mounts Higher Than 1t Did
Thursday.

Spring has come again" and the
birds are singing, the sun shining, col
lars whiting and chickens scratching in
the new made garden as an evidence of
the truthfulness OF the assertion Then
the mercury readings today are a num-
ber of degrees higher than those of yes
etrday and the man who makes the
waether guesses for this section of the
state guesses that tomorrow will be
even warmer than today has been.
Cold weather prevails in every di-
rection. but Kansas has the fairest Of
fering to be found in the weather shop.
Low temperatures prevail almost to
the gulf on the south and a 90 above
reading was reported for several sec
tions in Oklahoma and Texas. The fol-
lowing table tells of the journey of the
mercury since o'clock this morning:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
AUTO TANK ExPLODES.
Starts Fire That Destroys Property
Worth $25 700.

Pfttsburg, March 20.-WilHam
Meigs and Elmer Speicher were prob
ably fatally burned today when the
gasoline tank of an automobile be-
longing to Charles E. Dinkey, gener-
al manager of the Edgar Thomson
steel works exploded while the men
We're repairing the machine. The
garage automobile, six valuable
horses and two carriages were de-
stroyed by the fire which followed,
causing a loss estimated at $4,000.
For a time the residence of Mr.. Dink-
ey, who is q brother-in-1aw of Chas.
NJ. Schwab. was threatened with de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
GOLDMAN BREAKS DOWN
Noted Woman Anarchist Suffers a
Sudden Collapse.

Chicago, March 20.-Emma Gold
man, anarchists, suffered a collapse
last night, and was taken to the home
of a physician. Her sudden collapse
was attributed to her strenuous ef-
forts during the last few days to Sc
cure a hall in which to speak in de-
fance of the police.
During the last two days Miss Gold
man has displayed symptoms of ner-
yousness and mental depression, por-
tending an early break down. She
has been busy on her lecture, What
Anarchy Really Means" which she
intended to deliver in Milwaukee to-
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
GulId,s Condition Unchanced.

Boston, March 20.-The following
bulletin on Governor Guilds condition
was issued by DR.. Winslow at 1 D. M
today: Governor Guild has passed
comfortable morning and his condition
at noon remained unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
Artificial Rubies a success.

Washington. March 20.-Officfal ex-
perts of the German government have
declared the recent discoveries for tn
manufacture of precious stones to con-
tain nothing new or sensational and
of little value. The artificial rubies
made by the process are declared to
be a success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
Strang Won the Race.

Savannah, Ga. March 20.-Strang
won the $50 mile au' 'omobile race IL
s hours, 21 minutes. 80 seconds. He
had a lead of more than a lap at the
finish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
weather lndicatfons.

Chicago, March 2o-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Saturday; slow
ly rising temperature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
Sketch of His Lite.

Bishop Fowler was born at Burford,
ontario, Canada, August IL, 1887, and
was II years of age at the time of his
death. his parents being Horatio and
harriet (Ryan) Fowler. He received
MS early schooling at Genesee college
(now Syracuse university and received
his A. B. degree from this college in
1859. being valedictorian of his class.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-20
BISHOP FOWLER DEAD.
He Had Been In Ill Health Two Years
But Kept at Work.

New York, March 20.-The Rev.
Charles H. Fowler. bishop of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, died at his
home here tOday
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04

The Democratic primaries will be
held in this county Saturday.
The Central Methodist Sunday
-chool. of Raleigh. held their annual
picnic at Wendell yesterday.
Governor Glenn delivered the an
uHal address at the closing exercises
~ the Blind Institution Friday.
Mr. W. w. Kitchin, a Democratic
candidate for Governor, will speak
.u the courthouse tonight at s
o'clock.
Mr. Vernon Britt, a son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Britt. died at his home
mar Garner. Wake county. Sunday
a,rning. death resulting from tu-
...rculosis.
Raleigh Is to have new Ice plant.
Tire factory will be in operation In
ab.ut two weeks. The plant is To-
ca,ed on South Fayetteville Street.
near the Southern Railway track.
In the report of the result of the
week, by some mistake IL appeared
that Raleigh went wet" by II vot-
ers when it should have read dry"
by that majority.
Saturday was Decoration Day. Elk
ercises were held at the Federal
Gene terry, where many of the Union
soldiers were buried. The address
was delivered by Maj. II. l.. Grant.
clerk of the Federal Court.
The Wake County Board of Com
missioners, at a meeting Monday,
decided TO borrow $4,000 to meet
the expenses of the county. A loan
of $4,000 had already been author
lied for the use OF the county road
commission.
Two negro women were fined 800
each in police court Monday morn
ing for selling liquor and another
negro, Solomon Goldstein, was tax
ed $2.35 for being drunk and down.
The women both appealed.
Governor Glenn left Raleigh last
night for Washington city, where he
proposes to take up with President
Finley. of the Southern Railway, the
mileage ticket matter. At present
persons having mileage books must
exchange their mileage for tickets
before getting on the train.
Bebe Richardson. a white man of
Moore county, was arrested in Ra-
leigh yesterday afternoon and taken
TO Carthage to stand trial for the
larceny of a horse and buggy in
1902 After the alleged theft Rich
ardson fled to Boston, where he re-
manned until last Christmas. Re-
turning to Moore county he evaded
arrest successfully until Saturday
evening.
At a meeting of the board of trus-
tees of the State School for the Blind
Friday afternoon, Supt. John E. Ray
and his corps of instructors were re
elected for a term of three years.
There will be one change in the fac
ulty. and Miss Sophie Grimes, of Ra-
leigh. was elected to fill this va
cancy.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04
1t Reached the Spot.

Mr.. E. Humphrey, who owns a
large general store at Omega, o., and
is president of the Adams County
Telephone Co., as well as of the
Home Telephone Co., of Pike county,
O., says of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry: cit saved my life once. At
least I think it did. It seemed to
reach the spot-the very seat of my
cough-when everything else fail
ed" DR.. Kings New Discovery not
only reaches the cough spot; it
heals the sore spots and the weak
spots in throat, lungs and chest. Sold
under guarantee at all druggists.
soc. and 81. Trial bottle free.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04
BOTH PROBABLY DROWNED.

Mr.. Paul Dunn, of Raleigh, and Mr..
Lee Sutton, of KinstOn, Lost in
North River, Near Lexington, Va.
News was received in Raleigh
Sunday night of the probable drown
ing at Lexington, Va, of Mr.. Paul
Dunn, of Raleigh, and Mr.. Lee SUIT
ton, of Kinston. The young men had
been in school at Washington and
Lee University. On Saturday after
noon about 3 O'Clock they took d
boat for row up North River, and
were to return at 6 o'clock. Short
ly after O'Clock the boat was dis
covered capsized, floating down the
river Search was made Saturday
night and all day Sunday, but the
bodies were not found. The only
trace of the young men is their
trousers, which were found caught
in some bushes on the riverside.
Later.-The bodies of Dunn and
Sutton were found Tuesday. Mr..
Dunn's body was brought to Raleigh
Wednesday for burial.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04
WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT.
And What May Happen at the Chi
cagO COnvention-Out West the
Democrats as Well as the Repub-
Leans Want Roosevelt.

1T is true that Montana's delega-
liam H. Cunningham, of Helena,
Mont, at the New Willard, last
night. "The fact remains, however
that almost every one of those Re-
publican delegates is a Roosevelt
man at heart
Mr.. Cunningham has been East
on business, and said he wanted to
take a run down to Washington be-
fore returning home.
IF Taft is not nominated on the
first ballot, he never will be. His
only chance lies in that fatal first
round. If not SO nominated, some
body will stand up on a chair and
give three cheers for Roosevelt, and
pandemonium will break loose, and
there will be such a scene of enthu-
siasm for Roosevelt, the like of
which this country has never seen in
all its history of political conven-
lions. Some Western delegate will
rise and make the motion to nOmi-
nate him by reclamation. The accla-
nation will be seconded by every
body with hurrah and a shout that
will raise the roof, and there'll be
another half hour of shouting, sing
ing, and hurrahing for Roosevelt.
IF nominated by reclamation, if
named by his party by unanimous
vote, l don't see how he can decline.
He cannot place his own opinions
and interests above those of the
party and of the country. If Roose-
welt is nominated, party lines will be
entirely obliterated. The Democrats
out West are just as much in favor
of Roosevelt as the Republicans, and
l understand that even the solid
South is demanding that he be nomi-
mated for another term"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04

Governor Glenn Friday granted
pardons to FIVE prisoners. He chang
ed the sentence OF one prisoner on
account Of I'll health. Those par
doned are: AmeziI Helms. Of Meek
ienburg. sentenced in December.
1907. to IL months on the public
roads for shooting his sweetheart.
The Governor thinks IL was acciden-
tai Joseph Dudley. of Berthe Coun-
~. for carnai knowledge OF a child.
G. w. Hyams. of Meckienburg. for
larceny of Law books. was sente need
December term. 1907. for 2 months
Zaek Palmer. Of Wilson County. who
was under sentence for breaking into
storehouse. and George Rhyme. of
CASTOR County. convicted OF stealing
bottles OF Coca-coia. All are par
doned on condition that they stay So
Der and industrious.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04
Tir~x TSe of Bells Was Co Clear AR
0f Evil Spirits.

Bells ar. understood To have had
their origin in China. but At % re-
mote time taas no precise date can
be given. Their fsrst use wam 10 clear
the air Of evil spirits and 10 drive
on the storms Old European rec
ords tell how the tolIlng OF bell.
kept the devils from asxanIlIng be-
nssers. hence their connection wtth
churches. Bells may be traced tn
Europe back TO the SIKH century.
hut were not generally introduced
into the Western church much before
the eight century.-Sew York
American.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04
Raleigh and Southport Railway
Notice to the Public.

Effective at once, the one-dollar
Saturday and Sunday round-trip
rates are withdrawn.
Effective Saturday, November Is.
and each Saturday thereafter until
further notice, tickets will be sold
from all stations to Raleigh and
Fayetteville at rate of one fare for
round-trip, with Minimum rate Of rs
cents.
Tickets will be on sale for and
honored only on the morning trains;
and will be good to return only on
date of sale. Passengers purchasing
tickets On trains when starting from
agency stations will be charged ten
cents extra. J. A. MILLS,
President.
Raleigh, N. c.. Nov. II. 1907.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04
4 Grand Family Medicine.

1T gives me pleasure TO speak a
good word for Electric Bitters."
writes Mr.. Frank Conlan, OF No.
436 Houston ST, New York. Its
a grand family medicine for dyspep-
STA and liver complications; while
for lame back and weak kidneys it
cannot be too highly recommended.
Electric Bitters regulate the diges-
tive functions. purify the blood, and
impart renewed vigor and vitality to
the weak and debilitated OF both
sexes. Sold under guarantee at all
Druggists. soc.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-04
Negro and White Girl EIatis. Police
and Marry.

Washington. June 2-Aionzo ID.
Holmes. a young negro. aud Doro-
thea Miner. pretty young white
girl. were married here last night,
after eiuding the police, who were
trying 10 prevent the marriage The
negro Is employed in a Baltimore
hotel. The girl said she vas an or
Dhan. with two sisters living In Bos-
ton. She gave her age as nineteen
and Holmes said he was over twenty