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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-10
Joint Commission Named
by Congress Makes
Partial Report.
NO INDIVIDUAL BLAME
Long Term for the Postmaster
General With Many Changes
Favored.

Washington. Feb. 10.-COngress to-
day received a preliminary report of
the joint commission appointed during
the last congress to investigate the
business methods of the postoffice de-
partment and the postal service and
submit 4 recommendation for legisla-
tion to effect changes in their admins
tration.
Long Term for Head.
The commission points out many
Objectionable features 10 the business
methods of both the department and
the service Chief among the recon-
mendations is a plan 10 place the ac-
tual direction of the postOffice depart
ment and service in the hands of an
officer, with the necessary assistants
to be appointed by the president by
and with the advice and consent Of the
senate" for long terms so as to insure
continuity of efficient service. Under
this plan the postmaster general, as
member of the cabinet, is chargeable
with general supervisory control and
AN1Nl NINA lOil VI 4tttStlpllS VI pOilNy'
WouId DecentraIize Business.
The commission recommends that
the business department be decentral-
iezd so as to avoid congestion at the
national capital which impairs the ef-
ficiency and increases the cost of ser
vice.
Submitted with the report of the
commission is a report of considerable
volume from two New York account
ing firms who were assigned to the
investigation of the department by the
commission last May.
Many Changes Advised.
This report goes at length into the
abolition of bureaus, and organization
CT administrative divisions, merging
of money order and postal accounts
use of labor saving devices, classified
tion of auditing and accounting, ant
all of the many branches of the sub
ject it contains, and an elaborate syn
opsis of the plan for the reorganizins
divisions. 1t is pointed out these crit
icisms are directed at the methods
not at individuals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-10
Foraker Makes Reply.

Washington, Feb. 10-Senator Fora
ker today made reply to the presi-
dents statement concerning charges
that public patronage has been used
by him (the president) for political
purposes, reading at length from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-10
Makes Two Nominations.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The president
today sent the following nominations
to the senate: To be surveyor of Gus
toms for the port of Dubuque, Iowa,
John NJ. Lenihan To be marshal of
the western district of Wisconsin,
Rockwell J. Flint
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
CITlZENS FIGHT DESPERATE
Latter Killed After Shooting Up North
Dakota Town.

Ambrose, n D., May ga des-
perado known as Dutch" rode his
pony into a blind pig here and shot
up the place, after which he ran his
horse through the streets, at the same
time firing into buildings and wound
ing J, A. Lipphardt, an editor, in the
hand He also attempted the life of
!. S. Todd, an attorney The citizens
became so euraged at the uEproyoked
at tack that a dozen or more of them
armed themselves with rifles and shot
guns A pitched battle with the out
law followed, between thirty and
forty shots being fired. A ball fired
by some citizen entered the head of
the desperate and, after riding about
a block, he dropped from his horse to
the street dead. The affair fas caused
a sensation in the county End prob
ably win have salutary effect on the
lawless element along the Canadian
border.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
DECIDE TO OPPOSE BILL.
Democratic Senator's Caucus on Cur
rency Measure.

Washington, May 29,-Fifteen Dem
ocratic senators, all that remain in
the city, conferred for one and half
hours and agreed that they would
stand together Ia opposition to the
Aldrich-Vreoland compromise currency
bill. Many of them VIII speak against
the passage Of the bill, but there was
nothing to indicate that the oppoai-
tion would take The form Of filibus-
ter
Senator La Follette's position was
considered at the conference and the
question prose as to whether II would
be advisable to stand by him II he
should be disposed TO prolong his fight
against the adoption of the conference
report on the bill The discussion did
not result in a decision, but the senti-
ment appeared to be against that
course. Most Of the Democrats seemed
to be of the opinion that from polit-
ical point Of view it would be best for
the rRemocrats TO register merely their
obtecticrs 70 the bill, such as cared to
do so making speeches against it, and
then vote as a unit,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

tary academy at West Point and was
graduated from that institution, re-
ceiving his commission in the artil-
lery,
At the outbreak of the Civil war
General Lee resigned his commission
in the United States army and en-
tered the Confederate, serving in Vir-
ginia until after the battle of Antie-
tam, when he was made brigadier gen
eral and sent to Vicksburg
General Lee played a prominent
part in the siege of Vicksburg and
following the fall of that city was
taken a prisoner. He was later eX-
changed and promoted TO the rank of
major general and ordered to the
Southwest.
He was subsequently assigned to
the Army of the Tennessee, with the
rank Of lieutenant general, and served
until the close of hostilities.
An incident in connection with Gen
eral Stephen D. Lees military career
not generally known is the fact that
he directed the firing of the first shot
of the Civil war He was one Of the
two officers of the South Carolina
troops sent by General Beauregard tt
demand the surrender of Fort Sumter
and on the refusal of this demand he
ordered the first battery to fire on
tha fort
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
SIGNED BY PRESIDENT.
Bill Providing for Reorganization Of
the Militia.

Wash hington, May 29-The presi-
dent has signed the bill providing for
the reorganization of the militia of
the United States and it's arming and
equipment at a cost not to exceed
S2,O00,000 and gave the pen he used
for the purpose to General ]. A. Drain,
chairman of the executive committee
of the National Guard association,
who was active in the movement TO
secure the legislation. Assistant Sec
retary Oliver of the war department,
who has been specially charged with
the execution of the provisions of the
new law, said that one OF the first
steps to be taken will be the appoint
ment of q board composed of FIVE rep.
resentative officers of the organized
militia to consult with the secretary
of war regarding the condition and
needs of that branch of the military
!! establishment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
SUSPECT Is Exonerated.

Appleton, Wis, May 29.-Charles
Abrams, the New London clothing
merchant who was held pending the
investigation of the mysterious death
of Mrs. Carrie Shaw, the wealthy
young Hortonyille widow, whose body
was found in the mill pond on Wednes-
day morning last week, was arraigned
before Municipal Court Judge Ryan
and upon application of District At
torney Rooney was released. Mr..
Rooney declared that he was now sat
isfied that Mr. Abrams cannot be con-
nected with. this case
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
NOTED CONFEDERATE.
General Stephen D. Lee Expires
at Yicksburg, Hiss.
LED ATTACK ON FORT SUMTER
Final Illness Due to Overexertion at
Ceremonies Attendant Upon Reun'
ion of Grand Army Veterans on
Southern Battlefield,

vicksburg, Miss, May 29.-General
Stephen D. Lee, commander-in-chief
of the United Confederate Veterans,
Is dead at his home here.
General Lee was one Of the last
three surviving lieutenant generals OF
the Confederacy. Overexertion Thurs
day Of last week in the ceremonies at
tendant upon the reunion of Iowa and
Wisconsin veterans of the Grand Army
of the Republic at Vicksburg brought
about General Lees illness. Follow
ing the reception of the Northern Wis
itOrs, in which General Lee took q
leading part, he suffered an attack OF
acute indigestion, but later rallied and
during the past week showed much
improvement. Wednesday afternoon
however, he again collapsed and grew
gradually weaker until death relieved
| his sufferings.
General Lee was one Of the Soutt
Carolina Lees. He was born in tha
state in 1888. He received his ap
pointment to the United States mill
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
DRAIN MINING DISTRICT.
Result viii Be the Reopenlng of Many
Rich Producers.

Denver, May 29.-An agreement was
entered into here between the COM
pany owning the NeWhouse tunnel
and representatives of more than 500
properties adjacent thereto, extending
from Idaho Springs to Central City,
whereby the tunnel, now 17,470 feet
in length, will be extended into Gilpin
county, where is located the oldest
and one of the richest gold mining
camps in Colorado, and the district
drained of water. This will permit of
the reopening of many valuable mines
and employment of more than 5000
men.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
CAUSES HEAVY DAMAGE.
Flood Sweeps Away Power Dam on
Canadian River

Winnipeg, Man, May 2S-Disaster
struck the power dam at CT rent river,
a mile from Port Arthur, Ont, carry
ing away valuable works, entailing a
loss at present estimated at 100000
The cause was a freshet due to heavy
rains of the past few days
The power house of the Canadian
Pacific railway bridge and pavilion
were swept away The G madam Pa
cific track was carried into the lake.
A number of families living near the
dam are missing and men have left
Port Arthur in tugs to rescue those in
peril. Traffic on the Canadian Pacific
railway will be held up for few days.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
Cholera in The philippines.

Manila, May 29.-Cholera has APP
parently taken o serious foothold in
the province of Pangasinan. Four cit
les, including Dagupan, are infected
and the bureau Of health is sending
additional inspectors, planning to
stamp out the disease. The entire
family OF the lightkeeper at Dagupan
was infected and five of its members
died Their condition was discovered
through inability to extinguish the
light in the day time.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
CONSIDERED MOST RADICAL
Bill Relating to Alaskan Coal Lands
Signed.


Washington, May 29.--President
Roosevelt signed a bill which IN the
opinion Of many persons Is the most
radical measure of legislation enacted
during the administration. It's title
Is TO encourage the development of
coal deposits in the territory of Alas
ka" and it's principal provision in
cludes an attempt 10 prevent monopoly
by restricting holdings TO 1850 acres
Of coal lands and providing a penalty
of forfeiture of all holdings by per-
sons individually or In combination
who get possession OF more than this
number of acres. II also gives the
government The first claim on any coal
that may be~mined, thus guaranteeing
fuel supply for the navy.
Banker Gets Five Years.
Salem, Ore, May 29--Judge Bur
nett, in the circuit court, sentenced J.
Thorbtra ROSS, the Portland banker,
to i've years imprisonment and to pay
fine of $576,00A Ross recently was
convicted of wrongful conversion OF
state school funds In his capacity as
president of the Title Guarantee and
/ Trust company.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
Most Unusual state of Affairs.

Superior, Wis, May 29.-Unable TO
secure a cargo because of the dullness
of the shipping season the new steam
er Truesdale sailed for Buffalo with
out cargo This is most unusual
thing at this port, particularly at this
season OF the year, and 1t is probable
that no boat has ever cleared for Buf-
falo from this harbor under similar
circumstances.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
Me- Nirnlnla for RrYan.

Wheeling. N Va. May 29.-The
Democratic state convention has as
Bembled here There will be no oppo-
Fitlon 10 irnlad Bryan instructions,
but bitter GSht Is on between John
t. McGraw and W q. Chiffon OF
Charleston for control of the party or
ganization and for national commit.
teeman.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
Many Cows and Horses Perish.

Sioux City, Ia, May 29.-Perry
creek, which flows through this city,
became a raging torrent as the result
of heavy rains. Many families ma
Yooned in their homes had to be re.
moved on RATS or carried out through
the water Many cows and horses per.
ished. Several bridges were washed
out. The financial loss is heavy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

goes far toward confirming the belief
that there may be, and probably is,
foundation for the story. The latter
was in Washington about two weeks
ago and mnchod with the president
when it is presumed the possibility OF
his selection was broached to him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

Bridgeville, Del, May ga new
daily record in the shipment of straw
berries was made In this section when
seventy carloads of berries were
shipped. The previous record for one
day was ffty-five cars made last sum-
mer The price Of berries has dropped,
many farmers selling as low as 4
cents quart, which they claim is not
paying price.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
oruce Witness Goes to Prison.

London, May 29-Mrs. Margaret
Hamilton. who was enc of the prin-
cipal witnesses to the alleged identity
of the Duke OF Portland with T G.
Druce, was sentenced to eighteen
months penal servitude for perjury.
her appeal having been disallowed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
ON PAPER QUESTION
House Committee Submits Major
ity and Minority Reports.
PROOF or TRUST LACKING
Republican Members Recommend That
No Legislation Affecting Wood Pulp
and Print Paper Be Enacted Until
Further Investigation.

Washington, May 29.-The special
committee of six members of the
house appointed upon complaint of
the American Newspaper Publishers
association to investigate the wood
pulp and print paper situation In rela-
tion to the tariff and with regard to
an alleged conspiracy in restraint of
trade has submitted a majority and a
minority report.
The majority report, which is signed
by Representatives Mann of Illinois,
Miller of Kansas, Stafford of Wiscon-
sin and Bannon of Ohio, is Il prelim-
mary report and recommends that no
legislation affecting wood pulp and
print paper be enacted until the com
mittee has further investigated and
reported.
The minority report, which is signed
by Repres entatives Sims of Tennessee
and Ryan of New York, recommends
the passage of the Stevens bill to
place wood pulp and print paper on
the free list
The majority report is summed up
in the following words
'As the present price of paper
would not to any considerable degree
be Immediately. affected by the repeal
of the tariff and az the passage of the
Stevens bill in its present form might
spell ruin to the paper industry your
committee believes, it the part of wis
dom before making recommendations
for positive legislation to await until
its investigation has been completed
and thoroughly digested"
Mo Proof of Combination.
AS to the charge of the existence oi
a combination in restraint of trade the
report says:
The evidence before the committee
so far fails to prove any combination
of print paper manufacturers to ad
vance prices or otherwise in restraint
OF trade, but considerable evidence
was presented which might excite sus
picion that such combination hat
been made and was in existence.
"Such of the paper manufacturers
as have appeared before the commit
tee during its hearing have strenu
ously and completely denied unde
oath the existence of any combination
agreement or understanding of an,
nature whatever among the pape
manufacturers or their selling agent
to regulate, control or advance th
price of paper. the assignment of Gus
toners or for any other purpose i
restraint CT trade"
When Mr. Mann called up the r.
ports In the house and sought TO hay
them read Mr. Sims desired to knoN
if 1t was intended to follow that actio
by motion 20 adopt the majority r
port. The reply Of Mr. Mann wa
that that question could be answere
later Mr. Sims then moved the adol
tion of the minority report but th
proceeding was cut short by nj
Hitchcock tNeb) obiecting to IL
reading of either report. 1t is believe
that Mr.. Hitchcock's- action will hay
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
HEAD or WAR DEPARTMENT
Said ceneral Luke &. Wright viii
Succeed Taft.

Washington, May 29.--The fact that
information is refused by responsible
parties in regard to the accuracy Of
the published statement that General
Wright has bean selected to succeed
Secretary Taft upon the retirement Of
the latter from the war department
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
TEN PERSONS ARE KILLED
Dozen Others Injured in Oklahoma
Tornadoes.

Wichita, Kan, May 29.-Ten dead,
twelve injured, several fatally, hun
dreds of head of cattle killed, a vast
acreage of crops destroyed and ruin
and desolation are the results of a
series of tornadoes that visited Al
falfa county, Okla
The Mcdonald family, living near
Ingersoll, sought safety in a cyclone
cellar. This was unroofed and the oc.
cupants buried under debris.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

80 Days Trial s1oo is the offer on
Pineulest Relieve back ache, Weak back
Lame back, Rhuematic pains. Best or
sale for Kidneys, Bladder and Blood
Good for young and old. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by
Schultz & Ketcham
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

salina, Kan, May ga tornado is
reported to have passed ten miles
north of Beloit, near here. One per-
son is said to have been killed, eleven
seriously injured and many buildings
demolished. The storm cut a path
$50 feet wide, causing heavy property
danoapa
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

Don't cough your head off when you
can get guaranteed remedy Ia Bees
Laxative cough syrup 1t is especially
recommended for children as it is pleas
ant TO take, isa gentle laxative thufex
pelling the phlegm from the system
For coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough
hoarseness and all bronchirl trouble
Guaranteed Sold by Sohutz a. ketcham
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

Tt is a pity to see person neglect
indications OF kidney or bladder trouble
that may result in Bright's disease
when Foiey's Kidney Remedy viii cor
rect irregularities and strengthen theee
organs. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at
first sign OF danger. j III Andersen.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

When a man writes as follows don't you
thiuk he means it? Mr. S G Williams oi
Powderly, Texas, says, Il have suffered
for years with kidney and bladder trou-
BILE, using every preparation that | came
across aud taking many prescriptions all
without relief until my attention was
called 10 Pineules After 30 days trial
| (S1,00) am feeling fine" Money refund
ed if not satisfied Sold by Schultz 4
KetCham
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
Colds Ihnt Hang On

Colds that hang on in the spr ng de.
plete the system, exhaust the nerves
and open the way for serious illuess
Take toleys Honey and Tar. 1t quick
ly stop2 the cough and expels the cold
1t is safe and certain in results j II
Anderson
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

Here comes the spring winds to chap
tan and freckle, Use Pinesalvo Carbol-
lied, lacts like poultice) for cuts, sorcs
burns, chapped lips, b nds and face
Il eoothes and heals Sold nv Schntz
Ketcham.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

To check cold quickly get from your
are how dispensing Preventics, for they
are not only safe, but decidedly prompt
and certain Preventics contain no qui-
nine, no laxative, nothing harsh nor
sickening Taken at the "sneeze stage
Bronchtus, LaGrippe, hence the name
Pregentics, geod for feverish children
I 48 Preyentlcs, % cents. Trial boxes sc
| Sold by Schultz & Ketcham.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29

Insist upon DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve
There are substitutes, but there Is only
one original. 1t is healing, soothing,
and cooling andsis especially good for
piles Sold by Holiday & Porter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1908-05-29
Hows's This?

We offer Oae Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
f. j. Cheney IL Co, Toledo, O,
We, the undersigned, have known r.
j Cheney for tie last Is sears, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transact ns, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. Walding Kinnan Il Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucas surfaces of the system. Tes-
timoaials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for Consti-
patton.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1908-05-21
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
NlTtlRNENS.

JOHN W WILSON
Attorney Mt Law
Collections Made New state National
Bank Bdgu Albuquerque, ~ NJ.
r. W. D. BRYAN
Attorney at Law
office IN First National Bank building
Alhuqucrpue N NJ.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1908-05-21
DENTISTS.

DIR. j. u. KRAFT
Dental Surgeon
Rooms 2-S, Barnett hniding Phere
TAi Appointments made by mail
Albuquerque morning journal., 1908-05-21

Wed, codtog Va, -. l2osl
Albuquerque morning journal., 1908-05-21
" NNTIhn

Competent SaIesWomeu Apply at
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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-02-14
HEN o DIAMOND.
Visitor at Poultry Show Gets Sparkter
After Fowl Dies.

A peculiar incident happened in the
try show at Mitchell. in which a spec,
aator nearly ost a valuable diamond.
A. H. Belts, a leading grain man, has
something of a fondness for chickens.
and while walking through the long
rows of coops, he stopped before me
in which a friendly hen Of the Buff
Orpington variety stuck out its head.
Mr.. Belts naturally patted the bird on
the side of the head, not thinking Of
the possibility Of the bird nipping him.
Mr.. Belts wears a valuable diamond
ring, and it's sparkle attracted the eye
of the hen. Quick as a flash its beak
struck the brilliant. and in a second
the hen had transferred the diamond
from the setting of the ring to a com
Portable corner in its craw. Mr.. Belts
hurried over to Secretary Scallin, and
wanted to know if that hen was for
sale, and explained the serious reason
he had for buying the bird. The own.
er was not present and the secretary
could not say. 1t was necessary that
the diamond be secured, so one or two
attendants poured some hot water
down the throat of the bird, expecting
1t would make the hen sick, and that
she would give up the diamond. The
chicken went sick, sure enough, but
did not give up the diamond. Later
the hen died, and after a little surgical
operation the diamond was secured.
The bird was owned by Ray Sherwood
of Sioux Falls, and he could not be
reached over the telephone to ascer.
tain the value he placed on his bird.