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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20

Of Roosevelt is because he has seized
upon Democratic principles. He said
that the jacobson platform was like
10 that of Taft, in that it stood upon
a foundation of sand, and the only
clear thing in it was the placing of
the responsibility of an extravagant
Republican legislature upon a Demo
erstic governor. The convention then
took a recess for ten minutes to Sc
lect committees on credentials and
permanent organization.
Later it was decided to have a com.
mittee formed of one delegate from
each judicial district to make recon-
mendations for filing the places on
the ticket other than governor. That
this could be done a recess was taken
until 2 o'clock.
At the afternoon session Mayor
Lawler of st. Paul nominated John A.
Johnson for governor. His speech
evoked the widest enthusiasm, the
sovation lasting nearly an hour.
AS committee to name slate the
following delegates were selected:
Albert Schally, r. T. O'Connor, John
Costello, l.. A Stockwell, G. f. Kelly
c. o. Daily, J. j. Daily, J. E. Casey, d.
III. Evans, H. G. Day, John Dwan, l.
B. Nelson, G. III. Dart, o. j. Johnson
F. A. Day, p. o. Hair, julius Dorsey
and A. G. Rulledge
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20

VALUED AT $50, 600.
Government Officials Seize Property
of Mrs. Jack" Gardner.

of Mrs. Jack Gardner.
Chicago, Aug. 20.--United States
custom officials here have seized tap
estries, paintings, statuary and rare
pieces of armor, valued at $4,000,
the property of rTrs. Jack Gardner
of Boston, which were bought abroad
for Mrs. Gardners palace in Back Bay,
Mass. The goods, the customs Off
GERS allegc, were brought into this
country as The 'hC& ahold goods" of
Mrs. e. Rockw II Crane Chadbourne
of this city, friend of Mrs. Gardner,
on which ChadbCurne, the government
officers say, placed a valuation of $S,-
coo. An investigation .Eas begun by
the customs authorities and when the
real value ofthe goods was discovered
the tax of $4,000 was placed upon
them by Collector of Customs Ames.
Fines and penalties for alleged eyG
sion of the customs laws were fixed at
$4,000, which, it is said, has been
paid. However, it is declared that
80,000 additional viii have to be paid
before possession of the property can
be secured Officials of the customs
department have turned the case over
to District Attorney Sims for further
investigation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
Heat prostrates the nerves In sum

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
BRYAN GETS HIS MASCOT
Trick Mule Sent From Minnesota
Reaches FarvieW.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 20.-W. ]. Bry,
an, the Democratic candidate for the
presidency, has received from the Min.
nesota State Agricultural society the
long expected trick mule which is to
be the mascot" of the party this fall
The mule arrived in Lincoln and was
taken out to Fairview by one of Mr..
0ryan's men, where it was given a
hearty welcome by the candidate and
his family.
II am going to have caucus of the
newspaper correspondents to select a
hame for this mascot of mine" de.
clared Mr. Bryan, as he led the ani.
u1al about the lawn by a halter
~Tkey tell me that 1t is the best
ksainsd hMe In the United States and
re VITA have to properly name it."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
Rich Timber Land Devastated.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. 20.-Forest
fires on Vancouver island are increas-
ing in every direction and the latest t
reports indicate that several settle
ments are threatened. In Koksilah
district twenty square miles are
ablaze. The fate of scattered ranch
ers is unknown. Several lumber
camps have been wiped out. A dense
psll of smoke hangs over Fifty square
miles. Some of the richest timber
land in the province has been laid
waste aud severe blow dealt to the
lumber industry.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
500 Road to Enter Duluth.

Duluth, Aug. 20.-Through an order
of the district court the 500 road Sc
cured a right Of way into Duluth. The
committee of appraisers submitted a
report on lands condemned from the
Interstate bridge to the Duluth Union
depot and the damages assessed and
on stipulation of the attorneys for the
Northern Pacific, the Great Northern
and the 500 the order was filed by the
court giving the 500 road the desired
land.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
NATIONS HONOR
IS AT STAKE
Holland Will Not Arbitrate
With Venezuela.
PLAN OF ACTION ADOPTED

Dutch Cabinet Holds Prolonged ses-
sion at Which the Reply of The
Netherlands to President Castro Is
Drawn Up and Steps Taken to Meet
Any EventuaIities-oueen WilheI-
nina informed of Decision Reached.
The Hague, Aug. 20.-After a nine
hour session, during which the dis
pute between The Netherlands and
Venezuela was canvlssed exhaustively
In all its phases, The cabinet dispersed
shortly after midnight and Minister OF
Foreign Affairs Van Swinderen pro-
ceeded to the royal chateau to acquaint
Queen Wilhelmina with the result of
the council.
The terms of The Netherlands an
swer to the letter of President Castro
of Venezuela were fully discussed and
It is stated that the actual text, as
we'll as broad lines of action drawn up
to meet any possible eventualities,
were agreed upon.
In diplomatic circles here the view
is entertained that the present diff
Guilty between Holland and Venezuela
ls not of a nature to be settled by
arbitration and 1t is pointed out that
the dispute Ia not of a private COM
raercial character like the diff iculties
that have arisen between Venezuela
and Great Britain, Germany and
America. In these cases the govern
ments In question sought satisfaction
for claims, but Holland has no claim
here that the present question is
rather one of sovereignty and national
honor, matters which are not slscepti-
BILE of solution by arbitration.
Waiting Attitude at Present.
The Netherlands government is in
clined for the present to adopt wait,
ing attitude, but 1t is ready to take
energetic steps whenever the develop
ments of the situation demand.
1t has been agreed to push all nee
essary preparations in order to be
ready to support an ultimatum should
1t be decided to forward one to Pres
ident Castro. Work will be rushed
| night and day at the naval dockyards
to complete the preparations needed
| by the warships there, so that they
| will be in readiness to reinforce the
vessels now in the Caribbean by the
end of next month.
In the meanwhile every effort will
be made to find a pacific solution OF
the dispute, especially in view of the
fact that Queen Wilhelmina is op'
posed to resorting to war until all
other methods and avenues have been
| tried.
The Netherlands cabinet, although
1t has outlined tentatively a general
plan of procedure, has decided to
await the arrival here of M. de Reus,
the minister who was expelled by
President Castro. before coming to a
definite decision and will not take the
offensive unless compelled to do sc
by Venezuela.
In the event of warlike measures II
| is understood that there will first be q
naval demonstration off La Guayra
| Subsequent action will depend upon
the result of this course.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
NEW EXPLOSIVE TESTED.
Power Exceeds Anything Heretofore
Used in Germany.

Munich, Aug. 20.-A new high ex-
plosive of a power beyond anything
hitherto used In the German army was
tested near here in the presence of
the artillery proving commission from
Berlin, representatives of the Bavarian
war ministry, the imperial navy and
the fortress and ordnance depart
ments with what are described as SEN
sational results. Three shells ex-
ploded by electricity tore Krupp armor
plates to pieces. The explosive is the
invention of Fritz Gehre.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
RESULT OF TRIVIAL DISPUTE
Wisconsin Auto Manufacturer Shot by
ain Employe.

Milwaukee, Aug. 20.--L. Kissel,
manufacturer of automobiles at Hart
ford, Wis. and member of the Hart
ford Plow company, was shot by John
Gerber an enraged employe of the
Kissel company stores. Two bullets
entered Kissel's head and he was shot
once liz the stomach Kissel is in a
dangerous condition and, being sew.
enty years Old, his recovery is in
grave doubt The affair is said to
have been the result of a trivial dis
pute. Gerber was at once taken in
hand by the excited bystanders and
placed in jail. Kissel was brought to
a Milwaukee hospital
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
Suicides on Wedding Day.

Chicago, Aug. 20.-Hidden by trees
from the view of large number of
women and children in Douglas park
Charles zak, twenty-five years old,
committed suicide by shooting himself
within an hour of The time appointed
for his marriage 20 motive for
Zak's act in ending his life could be
given by friends or relatives.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
DYNAMlTERS AT WORK.
Home of Alabama Mine Contractor
Blown Up.

nome or Alabama mlhe contractor
Blown Up.
Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 20.-An at
tempt was made to blow up the resi-
dence of Thomas Duggan, contractor
in mine No. of the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad company at Pratt
City. A heavy stick of dynamite was
thrown on the front porch. The house
was nearly demolished. Two daugh'
ters of Duggan were thrown into the
hall and both rendered unconscious.
Twenty minutes later the home of
Anthony Davis, a negro miner, was
dynamited. but no one was hurt.
Two negroes were arrested in con
nection with the dynamiting. Reports
received indicate that there Is consid
cradle unrest throughout the mining
district and further trouble is looked
for
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
Liuhtninq Kills Two.

White Rock, S. d., Aug 20.-Mag.
nus Johnson and Nels Nelson were
struck by lightning while shocking
farm of Peter Peterson. The two men
crawled into a shock of grain while a
local shower was passing over and the
lightning struck the shock. killing
both men instantly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20

Bert Barber of Elton, Wis, says: Il
have only taken four doses of your kid
ney and bladder pills and they have done
for me more than auy other me licine
has ever done. / am still taking the
pills as | want a perfect cure" Mr.
Barber refers to DeWitt's Kidney and
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
Democrats RenOminate Gov
ernOr of Minnesota.
OVATION In HIS HONOR
Following the Placing of His Name
Before the Convention by Mayor
Lawler of ST. Paul the Delegates
Cheer Madly for About an Hour.
u Committee Named to Make Recon-


Minneapolis, Aug. Ex-Governor
John A Johnson was renominated by
Reclamation by the Democratic state
convention following a demonstration
lasting about an hour. The ovation
was started when Mayor Lawler of St.
Paul placed the governor in nomina-
lion.
The convention was called to order
by State Chairman Frank A. Day.
After the delegates had listened to a
photographic speech of William ].
Bryan State Chairman Day began his
opening address. He said if the wish
Of Governor Johnson was respected
that there were a dozen Democrats in
Minnesota who could carry the party
10 victory.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Days re-
marks State Senator Ray G. Earring
ton of Ortonville was made temporary
chairman. In his keynote speech he
said that the Republican national
house and senate at all times afforded
unequal rights and privileges to few
and that the reason for the popularity
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
War Against Consumption.

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-08-20
WILL BE OPENED AUG. II
Eastern Headquarters of Democratic
National Committee.

Chicago, Aug 20.-The Eastern
headquarters of the Democratic ma
tional committee will be formally
opened in New York Aug. q and Ma
tional Chairman Mack, on his arrival
In that city, will announce the sub
committee which will control the cam
paign In the East and name the chair
man in charge of the Eastern head
quarters.
70 Chairman Mack is comforting daily
with the national committeeman re-
garding the subcommittee and he is
being urged to appoint New York
man as chairman of the committee.
Mr.. Mack said that Mr.. Bryan would
reach here Saturday and that he had
invited the heads of the various bu-
reaus and many prominent Democrats
In nearby states to confer with the
candidate. On next Monday noon Mr.
Bryan, Chairman Mack and other men,
bers OF the national committee will
leave for Indianapolis to attend the
Kern notification on Tuesday.
Min ister Ends His Life.
Utica, n. Y, Aug. 20.--Rev. j. Duane
Phelps, treasurer of Syracuse univer-
sity, shot himself in the Wurz hotel In
this city and was dead when his room
was forced open. He left a note say
ing he did not wish to live any longer.
Rev. Mr.. Phelps formerly was connect
ed with the Northern Christian Advo-
cate. 1t Is understood that he has
been iii and was for some time ct .
private sRnitarium.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21

innate TREND pt intimate friend OF FrDnnldu,
has her prototype III real life Moreover no seeke-
after histrIOnIc honOrs ever can be convinced ch5-
actors must be made as we'll as born and that thee
may be few people in the world who though given
the opportunity. would not become Duses ami
ManstieIds
William \. Brady was once served at dinner b.
q waitress whose s1rIress astonishei HIM He
made remark. however. and a last the 81 at-
dressed him
You're William \ Brady she SAID. amt
YOU"
Mr. Brady confessed
Well exclaimed the Duchess OF Dishes ny
names Minnie Clark I've been waitress since
was fourteen wears old. and | thnl, I can stand i
until about next Wednesday. GIVE me q job viii
David Belasco had less amusing experience with
cha,r1l,e~rnaiI Al Attleboro Massachusetts, where
he spent d night with the organization supporting
David Wartield ii The Auctioneer. This woman.
whose tap At the door Interrupted the author man
ager while he was blue pencilIng a scene. had Just
heard of his presence IL town. and lost no time -
approaching him She had been stage struck since
childhood Hearing Of NJ Beascy's success =:
teaching dramatic AT she had determined l. visit
him il New York
i saved my money .,r three wears. she -a:i,
and then | went up t. see YOU. | called at E)u-
office every day: but they wouldn't let me u,
When all my money was spent, | came back home,
and began saving again | had about halt enough,
when | found that YOU were coming to Attleboro.
Nj Beiasco wa, unable to give the girl the least
encouragement. She was wholly illlterate. ami
moreover her death warrant writ on her lace,
She suffering from an incurab!e disease OF The
lungs
Collin Kemper. one Of the lessees Of the Asro-
theater recently had letter from an elderly priest
who after twenty Years in the pulpit, felt that ne
wanted larger field Of expression, and yearnei
t. play Shakespeare. \ wrinked old woman Il
sixty sought the late Edward Marble when he "t5
conducting school Of acting III Baltimore, and con-
fded to him her desire to play julie This desire
She had cherished ior nearly hall century, when
he death Of a wealthy relative gave her the means
t. gratify her ambition Daniel Froh1nan One =
ceived a Young man who teIt that he had heard
the call II the stage whose appearance rather
pleased the keen eyed manager. The Young man
had remarked tha. he lived IN Buffalo. / i like u
tall, with you some other time observed M Fr't-
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21

luz thai Is the step which
metropolitan newspaper
o-tIr recorded as having fee- taken lE The Young
I-4- named u The story whose beginning is quoted
.boEe. On another page ot this same newspaper
AZ article which announced that because pink
1ras bridge whist. and dances no longer a-l1u~r
he. certain society woman had -olIe1 the
chorus ut company appearing al The Casino
These TWO cases composed single day list 2i -a--
ual-iez from -- --.grac- disease know az stage
fee.
When my ez. a..1 finished lis Journey over -h-
account II the society and rle naval p--e-
PAUSED t. wonder whether either 81 these a7I.-
rants would he checked av seeing --'-e4a-hea-e
ore- the ti-s. page ot the Journal i. question ta-
fs-rE details o+ stage -uir.ie The might before
- actress o- -e-r.s-a-ie-la woman who had Wot
everything thar these newcomers had au- a -att-
chance OF u,.r1.-z-hal killed herself i. d hotel IL
Baltimore. OF course i had not been shown thar
t.s s-a- was Influenced 1E --E cl--1.a-tt-..- ---
rectef with her work and II course t-- -a--
1eo-le at various professions v sell ----. -- e-
/ wondered
/ The sailor WAS restrained his resolve. = -%5
r,- -,- long week 9- So --e- saw this lure-u-
Gus Youth who couldn't endure being bottled ~.
a. aar-leshiI,. he stage o- ail NJ, tos-. thee.
He was standing IL The center u srt----irrle III
y,uug men waving his hands IL stated intervals
s.-lt singing .. Aes-Ee- ~ -n- end o- every second
l-le rendered Iv the -1--c.-s gt---e.tl-t lie mao
only 10 wave his hands x moment too soon or 10"
-- H. order r.. --- . -l-.- ~ e.. -e-'-,rca--l. PEI
f.,s lE this time -- has discovered --a- there are
worse mist f----.-. -t4r- being a9-tL-a "- II &
Ia-tle-t-r-
Wae-s g l.e does a- NOT. The stream u the stage
STRUCK VIII continue = --'' like the .-''.. 2oetze-
To- Te---vs5r. There Is -a stopping u. outh ha-
better chance - est--g measles or scarlet teEe-
t-a- 81 escaping -.a- consuming passion u 20 Oh
tie stage" Nearly every one struggles with the
mania f9- q time The wise conquer IL the Tool
1-1 make Up the conn. opera choruses the Aila-
= 81 + 80. = .f-- a-st-- s.
= ..-,--. T.. 49, and --l--,l,-- From every
class and walk a- lie from every town and cltz.
come the victims abandon their la'3r= and Their
homes as though they had heard The T.-c--t32 notes
81 q siren song They come with hlsh hopes anu
l-gft dreams most ~ them u me great gay e-'
.s New York where they ar-lese the -42et--ez Il-
the managers and he teachers ot acting utltA tei.
dreams fade e- their MONEY gives aur. ~ taeE are
.--e- with realization. There Is hardly COM
--..-i-r IL the country So 7--a- -r T. -- E---' I'D
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21
Some Who Wanted Jobs

SOMETIME ago ! happened to he II Syracuse. and
used the long distance telephone to communicate
with New York Ny conversation over. sat down
The hotel lobby, and had Ii cigar. when = page
announced
Long distance wants you
] returned the booth
Yes, ! inquired
4 womaus voice replied. I'VE Just overheard
enough @. you- talk with New York - Judge that
voy T, j. the theatrical business
IN Indirectly connected with II ] -erllei
Well said the voice I'm the long distance
operator. and ! want to 60 o,- the stage PLEASE
--- r..e an engagement
explained my misfortune j.. Icing acquainted
with NJ manager that was L-elE to consider long
training IL the e.luuciatior o- the words hello
and busy sufficient education for the stage The
woman probably didn't believe me: te~ : l. the
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21
Drawings by David Robinson

amateur dramatic club. and no one even distanty
connected with the theatrical profession has lacked
his or her experience with the lnoculatcd unfortunate
who knows that g. could succeed II l only had .
chance.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21

popular impression that any
one concerned III the business
Of the playhouse has only u
ask in order to receive a Con-
tract for Whomever he wishes
to assist. That song heroine
who declared herself an IN
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21

EKON the stern llt- OF an
officer u Uuc.e sam navy
L. - ue--E -a'H carving q