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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
RAILROADS ARE The
PRINCIPAL OWNERS
Evidence Regarding Coal Prop
critics OF Middle West

Chicago, July 9.-Additional light
on the ownership of coal properties by
railroads was given at a hearing be.
fore Interstate Commerce Commits
sioners Harlan and Clark. Glen w.
Trainer, connected with a number OF
Illinois coal industries, and John w.
Whitman, fourth vice president of the
Chicago and Northwestern railway.
were the principal Witnessed
Mr.. Trainer told Of the holdings OF
the Illinois Central and the Chicago
and Eastern Illinois railroads In Iii
nois and Indiana coal properties and
said that a number of coal companies
in Illinois were connected with small
er roads
According to the testimony of Mr.
Whitman the Chicago and Northwest.
ern railroad owns the Consolidated
Coal company of Iowa, which haf
about 10000 acres of coal producing
land The Chicago and Northwestern
has also some mineral rights In iii
nois.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
FLOOD CONDITIONS IN
SOUTHWEST IMPROVE
Railroads StiIl DemoraIized and
Crop Damage Heavy.

Kansas City. July 9.-Flood condi-
tons in Missouri and Kansas are vast
ly improved. Except at Kansas City,
where the Kansas and Missouri rivers
converge, most streams In this part of
the Southwest are receding and It is
believed the worst stage has been
reached and passed.
At Pattonsburg, Mo-, the water fell
fourteen inches during the night and
continues TO recede. The last of the
refugees has been removed fnm house
and tree tops and the relief train from
st. Joseph, which has been stalled
near Santa Rosa, landed it's passen.
gers within two miles of Pattonsburg
and from there the remainder of the
Journey was made ip boats. Ample
food, at least for present needs. was
distributed to the refugees In the
last two days many persons have suf
fered from exposure and lack of sleep
Al Pomona, Kan, all of those ma
rooned passengers from the wrecked
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Re pas
senger train. which ran into the river
had found shelter and were safe.
In both Kansas and Missouri the
loss to crops win be heavy. In all
directions from Kansas City train serv
ice is still demoraffzed
Springfield and vicinity Is suffering
the worst flood In its history, follow
ing the overflow of Jordan river, the
result of a rainfall OF nearly seven
inches Three persons are reported
drowned and the damage is placed al
yrE0 fn0
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09

William }. Bryan Talks to Christian
EndeaVorerS.

st. Paul, July civilian Jennings
Bryan made three addresses at the
Christian Endeavor convention, one at
noon and two in the afternoon Prior
to the noon address Mr.. Bryan went
automobile riding with Governor john
son, President H. W Topping of the
park board, Secretary Frank A. Day
and Mayor LaWler,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09

Sergeant Johnson Dead and Corporal
Hauser Dying.

Manila, July 9.-Sergeant Robert
Johnson of the artillery, who was
wounded in the fight at Patian, on
Jolo island, In which the notorious
Moro outlaw, Jikiri, and his band were
exterminated last Monday, is dead
from the effects of his wounds Cor
poral Hauser. who was wounded dur
ing the same fight, is not expected TO
live, but the remainder of the wound
ed, including the three officers. are
making satisfactory progress
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
WILL BE DIRECTOR or MINT
Former Congressman McCIeary Slated
for Position.

Washington, July 9.-There are
strong indications that James T Nc
Cleary of Minnesota, former Tepresen-
tative In congress and later assistant
postmaster general, will be appointed
director of the mint, succeeding Frank
Leach, who has resigned to accept a
business position in California. Mr..
McCleary, who is now out Of the city,
is known to be tho choice of Secre-
tary MacVeagh and presumably of the
president and his nomination Is ex.
pected before the expiration of the
present session of congress.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
POLICE SEEK MISSING MAN
Manager OF Minneapolis Concern Ao
cused OF Taking Funds.

Minneapolis. July "a countrywide
search is now In progress for s. r.
Norris. manager Of the Minnesota
Grain Indemnity company of this city.
who. 1t is alleged. has vanished, to
gether with sl0s.00O OF the stockhold-
ers' funds.
Hundreds OF stockholders In the
grain company have crowded the Pal
ace building for the past two days
seeking return of their investments.
Over $10S,000. representing the
profits of the company during the past
year, cannot be accounted for. Bank
accounts show no balance.
Norris organized the firm one zeal
ago It is claimed that he started
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
FIRES ON THE MESABA RANGE
Number OF Towns Threatened With
Destruction.

Duluth, July 9.-Forest fires are
raging around many OF the Mesaba
range towns and cities and unless
rain comes soon great damage will
be sustained
No less than seven towns or mining
locations are now threatened and the
fires are being fought around all of
them. These places are Biwabik, Au-
rora, Virginia, Eveleth. Gilbert, Nc
Kinley and Mesaba- The reports are
that the fires are worse than last fall
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
MUCH IMPROVED IN HEALTH
Change OF Residence Great Benefit TO
Mrs. Taft

Beverly. Mass, July 9.-Afthough
Mrs, Taft, the wife Of the president.
House" but four days she has shown
marked improvement in health, ac-
cording to a statement by DR.. De-
laney, her physician. The weather
has been unusually cool and invigor-
ating and the change from the heated
conditions which prevailed In Wash
ington last month has been of great
benefit TO the wife of the president
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
Milwaukee, Wis. :
hams Vegetable OK

Pinkhams Vegetable Compound made
me a we'll woman and have no more
backache. hope can help others by
telling them what Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for
me-" MRS. EMMA IMsE, s39 First St,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The above is only one Of the thou
sands Of grateful letters which are
constantly being received by the
Pinkham Medicine Company Of Lynn,
Mass, which prove beyond doubt that
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs.
actually does cure these obstinate dis
eases of women after all other means
have failed, and that every such suf-
ering woman owes 1t to herself to at
least give Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound a trial before submit
ting to an operation, or giving up
hope of recovery.
Mrs. Pinkham, Of Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. She has guided
thousands to health and her
advice is free.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
ADEE HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Cry of Warning Saves Assistant Sec
retary Of State.

Washington, July 9-Alvey A. Adee,
second assistant secretary OF state,
narrowly escaped death or serious in
Jury i'm the basement of the state de-
partment building when section of
a large filing cabinet, which was be-
ing installed by workmen on the third
floor fell through an open shaft
formed by the circular staircase direct
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
JAPANESE BUSY AT MUKDEN
Garrison Enlarged and FortIfloatlons
Extended.

st. Petersburg, July "a dispatch
to the Rech from Hardin reports that
the Japanese are strongly reinforcing
the garrison at Mukden, which now
consists of $4,000 men. including fif-
teen squadrons of cavalry. Trains Of
ammunition and provisions are con
stantly arriving and the Japanese are
actively repairing and extending the
Notifications.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09

channel of communication and his
majesty apparently followed this up
with hint that Mr. Gladstone would
be advised to receive the women's
deputation. In the face Of Premier
AsQuiths persistent refusal TO meet a
deputation of suffragettes IL is hardly
conceivable that his lieutenant would
consent to this course. as he did, with
out strong pressure.
Mr.. Gladstone received the suffra-
gette delegation later in the day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09

with q very small capital and closed
the year with $l17 800, the profits be
Ing sl0S,t99.10. These figures were
given to the police by stockholders
and the office force.
When II became apparent that Nor
ris was missing the police sent cir
culars broadcast asking for his arrest
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
Portion of Des Moines Flooded.

Des Moines, July 9-The Des
Moines river has left It's banks and in
undated hundreds Of acres near the
juncture with the Raccoon river. Sew
eral portions of this city are flooded
The river is still rising, causing great
apprehension. All trains are late.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
Many Deportatlons Ordered.

New York, July 9.-Since June 26
the immigration authorities at this
port have ordered the deportation of
66S aliens. approximately double the
number heretofore ordered during any
similar length of time. The depOrta-
tions ordered Wednesday, amounting
to $50 cases. broke all records for q
single dav.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
ABRUZZI SCALES HIMALAYAS
italian Makes Mountain Climbing Rec
ord In Asia.

Paris, July 9.-The Turin corre-
spondent of the Echo de Paris states
that the Duke Of the AbruzZi pene-
trated the region of eternal SHOWS In
the Himalayas The expedition reached
points beyond those reached by any
other expedition. The duke, accom-
panied by his guides. scaled one OF
the loftiest peaks of the Himalayan
chain
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09

THREATENED BY BLACK HAND
Wealthy Citizens Of Richmond, Va,
Receive Letters.

Richmond, Va, July 9.-The Black
Hand or some other similar agency is
operating here. Wealthy men of this
city have received letters threatening
the abduction of their children If the
writer's were not paid money.
Though the letters may be jokes, of
a doubtful element of humor, 1t is not
improbable that the perpetrators will
themselves be brought to the conclu-
sion that they are serious. Postofflce
inspectors have been enlisted in n
search for the writer's and they are
putting forth every effort TO discover
them.
With such alarm did one of the re-
cipicnts regard the letter that he
forthwith sent his wife and children
to a neighboring city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
Two Murderers Executed.

Indiana, Pa. July 9.-Joe Veltre and
Bruno Carbone We're hanged here for
the murder of Robert To2ier. an old
soldier, who was shot to death July
16rJ90S, at Glen Campbell aear here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09


Washington. July 9.-The final
hours of the senate debate on the tar
if bill were devoted to the corpora
tion tax amendment and the tobacco
schedule The former was adopted
as reported, but the tobacco schedule
was amended by removing the cents
pound tax on leaf tobacco. All other
amendments were defeated
The uncompleted corporation tax
provision was the first subject of the
days consideration and Senator Dan
iel resumed his speech. He promised
not TO speak for more than fifteen
minutes His remarks We're in defense
of his amendment leyying tax of
oneQuarter of l per cent on the gross
receipts of corporations having a cap
ital stock of more than 100000
The Daniel amendment was defeat.
ed and other amendments to the cor
poration tax amendment were quickly
disposed of in the same way. Sen
ator Gore wanted the tax on national
banks turned into the treasury as a
part of special safety fund to REIN.
burse depositors of insolvent banks.
Mr.. Newlands wanted the tax to ap-
ply only to corporations with gross
receipts of more than $250000.
Il move to lay on the table," was
the only comment Mr.. Aldrich made to
these suggestions and without encoun
tering further resistance that course
was adopted. The corporation tax
amendment as perfected by the com
nittee was then agreed to and Mr.
Aldrich announced that, with the ex
ception of the tobacco tax. the bill
was perfected SO far as committee
amendments were concerned.
Tax on Stock Sales Voted Down.
Mr.. Bacon, for his colleague, Mr.
Clay, offered an amendment TO the bill
providing for special tax on stock
exchange sales and for the regulation
OF such sales. 1t was voted down, al
to "a
The tobacco tax amendment was
laid before the senate after the dis
posal Of the other measures. Mr. Mar
tin protested against IL as carrying q
large increase of taxation on the TO
bacco industry. 1t was, he eaid, an
increase of 33 per cent of the tax on
manufactured tobacco and he predict
ed that 1t would bring into the treas
ury $10,0O0.000 additional revenue
Mr.. Simmons ON. CO. also opposed
the increase.
BY "a to "a an amendment by Mr.
Daniel 10 reduce the tax on tobacco
from 8 cents TO cents q pound was
rejected.
The senate then accepted Senator
Bradley's amendment permitting to
bacco growers to sell their products
without the payment of tax The
measure is practically the same as
that which passed the house. 1t re
moves the tax Of s cents pound or
the tobacco grower as a vendor ano
thus removes what is supposed to bt
the cause Of the night rider attacks IL
Kentucky and Tennessee. There Ii
little doubt that the provision will re
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09

ly above a spot where Mr.. Adee stood
conversing with several other govern
ment officials. The workmen lost their
hold on the cabinet and the lives OF
the assistant secretary and others
were probably saved by the timely
warning shrieked out by one of those
who had been handling the cabinet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
AFTER
SUFFERING
ONE YEAR
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
ham, sVegetable Compound

me u we'll WOuldu,
and I would Hike TO
tell thewhole world
of 1t. / suffered
fromfemale trouble
and fearful painsin
my back. Ihad the
best doctors and
they all decided
that / had q tumor
In addition to my
female trouble, and
advised an opera
tiOn. Lydia III,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09

main In the bill The tobacco tax
schedule as a whole was then adopted
by the senate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
WOMEN APPEAL
To KING EDWARD
Suffragettes Win Point in
Fight for Ballot.
HAVE RIGHT OF PETITION

British Ruler informs His Callers That
Home Secretary Gladstone Is the
Constitutional Channel of Communi-
cation and Hints That That Official
Would Be Advised TO Receive Them,
Which He Did Later.
London, July 9.-Mrs. Despard and
the contingent of suffragettes who
have been investing the house of COM
mons for the past week in the hope
of catching Premier Asquith have
scored a point in their fight for the
contention that they have n constitu-
tional right to present petition to a
responsible minister of the crown.
The suffragettes appealed directly to
the king, who informed them that the
home secretary was the constitutional
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
IN INDIA AND TURKESTAN
Earthquake Shock Felt Over an Ex
tended Area.

Simla, India, July "A severe
earthquake shock was felt from Ra-
walpindi, the capital of the Rawal-
pindi division, TO Chitral, the capital
of the state OF Chitral Several houses
were thrown down. The shock also
was felt at Iskardo. the capital of
Bultistan.
St Petersburg, July 9-Telegrams
received In this city from Kerki and
Katti Kurgen. In Turkestan, and Ikho-
kan, In Asiatic Russia, report that an
earthquake damaged several houses at
those towns.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-09
TAX TAKEN OFF
.. LEAF TOBACCO
Aldrich Accepts the Brad
ley Amendment.
NO OTHER CHANGE MADE

Balance of Tobacco Schedule Is
Adopted as Reported BY the Senate
Finance Committee--AII Attempts
to Amend the Corporation Tax Pro-
vision Fall and II is Adopted as np
proved by Committee of the Whole.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-08

Moskowitz." said Byrnes, bringing
down his fist with a thud.
Williamson turned white and clutch
ed at the table. lie began stammer-
ing.
Now listen" said Byrnes. "My
reputation is at stake and / can't az.
ford to take chances. You guarantee
that that stone shall pass safely 10
the railway station ana I'll make 20
use OF my knowledge. You know |
keep my word
Williamson stretched out his fat
right hand with much emotion.
Done" he said. But. Mr.. Byrnes.
everybody knows the night coach will
take the diamond to the terminal III
IL should Ire attacked by highwaymen
don't you blame ne"
IF that stone doesn't reach the ter.
minal tomorrow evening by God you'll
stand no show with me, he said stern.
ly, rising to leave
The following evening Byrnes strobe
into Nathanson's room, an unfoldcd
paper in his hand
Have you Seen this?" he shouted
Nathanson spread out his hands in
depreciation.
The stage coach was held up by !
body of armed bandits and the guards
shot down. The Star Of the South IL
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-08

said to have been stolen. No details
available" the dispatch ran. Now.
Williamson, before l hand you over
to the authorities I'll just tell you OF
the trick | played on you, you fox.
Did you think | would be SO foolish
as to trust you further than l could
see? The armed guard was blind
and they carried a sealed package
containing coal. The real diamond
left in charge OF a single man, a pas
senger for Capetown. who rode out
on horseback dressed as farmer
with the diamond In his trouseis
pocket. BY this time he has handed
| II over to the authorities at the rail
road terminal and obtained his re-
ceipt"
"One moment" said Williamson,
drawing a crumpled piece OF paper
from his waistcoat pocket and unfold
ing It. He handed II to the detective,
who took II in amazement and start
ed back, staring a Williamson in dis
may. 1t was a receipt for the dia-
mond, signed by the inland revenue
inspector.
What does this mean?" he cried.
"Your trusted messenger who went
as a farmer was"-
my confidential clerk"
my son.in-law,7 said Nathanson.
You see, Mr.. Byrnes, had given you
my word that the diamond should get
through. and | couldn't afford to tako
chances. So gave Abraham the
swiftest mare In Kimberley and told
him to ride as hard as she would go
and bring back the receipt with him.
You'll find your letter Of acknowledge
ment In the mail tomorrow morning"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-08
AMLLION A 1,,'A|1|i||ll{
On HudsoND oualas. z@ 4==.NA XaE
CHAPTER xxII.-(continued.
eonwen. ,sss sy SIhsA77,

The duke did not hesitate. The pay
ment OF such ransom would pinch
him most sorely, but he could see no
other resource. And is was no time
for bargaining
"Bien monsieur" he agreed. Il
shall write YOU a check at once II you
will allow me, and--you will restore
the duchess To me tonight"
Seager nodded sulkily. stung by the
thought that he might have had more
fer the asking.
You'll write two checks" he stip-
ulated. "One for a hundred thousand,
the other for fifty. And you'll give us
your sacred word of honor not TO mo-
lest us in any way, either now or al
forwards"
81 give you my word" said the
duke. simply. "And-here are the
checks. They both are to bearer
They will be honored whenever you
care to present them. Now-let US
90. II you will be so good"
The duke followed Seager. and
Arendsen followed the duke closely,
but such precaution proved needless.
for monsieur, having resigned himself
to their demands. had no intention OF
breaking the promise which he had
made them.
Seated. silent, within the cab, Sea-
ger had time to think over his own
grievances against fate. What were
a paltry $4,000 to him in comparison
with the ten millions the man Arend-
sen at his side had cost him. There
must be some way out, some slim last
chance for him to clutch at.
There was.
The inspiration came to him almost
too late. There was a way, way
not perhaps altogether clear. but well
worth following. They were not GO
ing to give up ten millions-and the
girl--up without final desperate eff
fort
"Dirck!" he said, whispering ex-
citedly. while the duke strove TO un-
derstand. i've got n plan. one that
can't fail us, I'll tell you afterwards.
We must take Maitre Georges along.
Dirck Arendsen appeared to cogi-
tate, but only for moment. He too
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-08
MARY ON MODES.

Peacock colors lead with the scarfs
and they are more frequently than
otherwise embroidered.
In spite of the great flower vogue
ribbons seem to have usurped first
place on the spring hats.
On tailor-mades the sleeves arc
plain and severe, but on dressy gowns
they are puffed and ruffled.
Blouses. almos, without exception
are being chosen to match the gowns
with which they are TO be worn.
Mixtures OF grays and browns. with
deep tones. are still. as I'm the winter
among the popular fabrics
There is now no doubt that the wais'
line, which has so long been hoverins
near the empire line. is Rapidly de
scending.
One of the new sleeves. and al
ready being put into some OF the
severe shirt waists. Is a plain lego
mutton with very little fullness at the
top, and with none below.
A great many ornaments are worn
in the hair, but the bands of ribbon
OF shell or jeweled kind are the most
used.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-08
CHARITIES MEETING OPENS.
Mrs. OpheIia M. Amigh, Of Geneva, ~.
Delivers Address


BUFFALO, n. Y, June For a
full week beginning today. Buffalo will
be a center of interest for all persons
interested in charitable and correction
work. Today and tomorrow there will
be conference of education of truant
and delinquent children. The char
tiles and correction conference will
open on Wednesday.
The sixth annual conference on de-
linquent children was opened by an
address by Mrs. Ophelia NJ. Amigh, SUI
perintenGent OF the State Training
School for Girls, at Geneva, Ill. Mrs.
Amigh took for her subject the border
girl and discussed matters for her bet.
terment.
Col. b. c. Adams. president Of the
conference, will deliver his annual adj
dress at the evening session. Bernard
Flexner. a well-known attorney OF
Louisville. KY. will also speak on
Juvenile courts considered from the
point Of view OF lawyer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-08
Blood Purifier and
Tonic Made at Home
(From the National Home Monthly

At this season OF the year nearly
every person needs tonic TO purify
the blood and arouse the liver TO nor
NAL, healthy action.
Spring fever" dullness. languid-
ness, poor appetite. sallow complexion,
liver blotches. pimples and other erup-
tons OF the skin--any and all of these
symptoms indicate the need OF a good
blood tonic and liver remedy.
Get from your druggist one ounce
OF kardene, mix II with y Gun of
sugar, and add q pint OF alcohol and
ia pints of hot water. This formula
makes full quart OF tonic, of which
you should take one tablespoonful five
minutes before each meal and be.
fore retiring
IL purifes the blood. arouses the
liver. clears the skin. restores lost
appetite and tends 10 strengthen and
build up the entire system.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-06-08
BUSY WOMEN'S HANDS.


is: How shall condition.
a
not plable
a small polish
peroxide which bought OF
druggist. will supply needs
After dishes washed the morning
while
stick in will readily
at
will
while
better
applied
composed Of 20 drops
| alcohol, dram and