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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25

two armored cruisers are required to
carry man of his bulk on a trip of
such Importance. Seriously speaking,
however, the decision to have two
cruisers to convey the president-elect
is a precaution suggested by certain
senators on the ground that there is
no legal provision for a successor to
the presidency in the event of fa-
tality overtaking a president-elect
prior to his inauguration.
Will Stay Week on lsthmus.
The North Carolina and the Mon.
tana are speedy vessels, capable of
making % knots if pushed, and will
get Mr.. Taft in Colon in four days
Mr.. Taft's stay on the isthmus of
Panama will be limited to one week.
While there he will be the guest of
Colonel Goethals at his residence at
Culebra Mrs. Taft accompanies her
husband on the trip.
A special train will be at the dis
posal of Mr. Taft and party while on
the isthmus. He expects to spend
much of his time at the site of the
Iatun dam, as part of the work of
the engineers with him is to ascer.
tain the adequacy of the natural foun-
dations for this structure.
Minor tangles OF administration
which may be found to exist will be
urravelod by Mr.. Taft. who also will
make it point to give impetus to
the general work on the canal
Engineers Accompanying Taft.
Accompanying Mr.. Taft is the board
of consulting engineers who are to
make an examination of the Panama
canal for the special purpose Of re
porting to President Roosevelt theil
opinion as to the canal work. They
are Arthur T. Davis, chief engineer OF
the United States reclamation serv
ice; John r. Freeman of Providence,
r. l.; Allen Eazon of New York,
Isham Randolph OF Chicago, James
Dix Schuyler Of Los Angeles, Cal,
and Frederic p. Stearns of Boston.
These men, who are numbered
among the best civil engineers of the
world, will make an unbiased and
frank report OF the canal and the
progress re tho w0r'y In particular
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25
DESPERATE DEED
OF HICHWAYMEN
Suburb Of London Scene Of
Bloody Encounter.

London, Jan. 25.-Five persons are
dead and more than twenty others are
in hospitals at Walthamstow, suburb
of London, as the result of a sensa
tional attempt made by two Italian
highwaymen. The Italians were run
down and surrounded by posse and
finally committed suicide. Three of
their victims, including policeman
and a young boy, lie dead. Two po-
licemen and three boys are among
the wounded.
The Italians had been employed in
a rubber factory, but, having been
discharged, planned to revenge them
selves on their employers. They
seized bag of money containing the
weeks pay of all the hands and start
ed on mad dash down the street.
The police were summoned and fol
lowed in a motor car. AS they ap-
preached the Italians the robbers
opened fire with automatic pistols on
their pursuers. A number of men
and boys on the street were shot
down before they could recover from
their surprise and get to cover.
The Italians then boarded trolley
car and forced the driver, at the
point of their revolvers, to throw on
full speed. The car went laundering
down the track with the police auto
mobile In pursuit At point near
Tottenham Marshes the Italians made
the motorman slow down and, jump
ing from the car, they sought posi-
tion in the marshes for their last
stand.
By this time the police had been
joined by several hundred laboring
men. Together the pursuers advanced
upon the robbers, the police in the
van. The Italians were surrounded
and hard pressed. They saw their
position was hopeless and after the
exchange of a few shots they turned
their weapons upon themselves and
committed suicide.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25

they will devote part of their report
or reports to the question of the adj
visibility of continuing the present
digging of the canal on the lock plan
They have been urged by the presi
dent to forget that the government
has committed itself to the construc-
tion of lock canal. If the opinion
is that the adoption of such a plan
instead of one aiming at the digging
of sea level canal was a mistake
the engineers will say so.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25
REGARDING A WAGE SCALE
Miners Appoint a Committee to Con-
fer With Operators.

indianapolis, Jan. 25.-The United
Mine Workers appointed special
committee to confer with the anthra
cite operators regarding wage SCALE
The scale under which the miners are
now working was made by commits
sion that grew out of a recommends
tion made by President Roosevelt
some years ago and expires April |.
The miners will ask the anthracite
operators for a conference and at
tempt to agree upon a new scale be-
fore the present one expires.
The appointment Of the special COM
mittee ky the convention places the
zoe coo organized miners of the an
thfacito ard bituminous fields behind
the demands that will be made of the
operators
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25
GROIN MWELL TELLS HIS STORY
New York Lawyer Before Grand Jur,
Probing Libel Case.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The federal
grand jury which is inquiring into the
alleged libels of the New York World
and the Indianapolis News heard
William Nelson Cromwell, the New
York lawyer who figured prominently
In the Panama canal purchase.
While no one would volunteer any
information on the subject it Is be-
lieved that Mr.. Cromwell laid bare
the whole story of his first connec-
tion with the Panama canal purchase
especially with that phase which had
to do with the payment of the 100000,
600 to foreign shareholders. In an
interview last fall Mr.. Cromwell de
MED that any of this money came
back into American hands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because it's COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrur
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for it's remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir of Senna is given
the preference by the Well-Informed
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25
Prince Henry Makes Aerial Trip.

Berlin, Jan. 25.-Prince Henry of
Prussia, brother of Emperor William,
made successful ascent in mill
tary airship from Tegel. The balloon
was under command of Major Gross.
The weather was very cold and the
prince was wrapped in heavy furs.
The airship took course over Char
lottenburg and the Tiergarten, along
Inter den Linden and around the old
palace, where Emperor William
waved greeting from a balcony.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25
Negro Bishops Declaration.

Franklin, La, Jan. PSI stand
ready to go with the white man today
right into hell to protect a woman,
white or black. against fiend," said
Bishop e. w. ampton of the African
Methodist Epsccpa church In his
charge to the Louisiana conference of
his church here "Womanhcod must
be protected; let us do our part"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25
TAFT SAILS FOR
ISTHMUS TODAY
Leaves Charleston OnCruiSer
North Carolina.
ANOTHER SHIP WILL HELP


It Takes Two Vessels, Says President
Elect, to Convey a Man of His Bulk.
He Is Accompanied by Board of En-.
sneers Appointed by the President
to Inspect Work Being Done on
lsthmus and Report on Plan.
Charleston, S. c., Jan. 25.-Amid
the booming of guns fired to mark the
passing down the harbor of the
cruiser North Carolina and her CON
voy the Montana, President-Elect Taft
started this morning ON his visit to
the Panama canal zone, announced
more than a month ago.
Mr.. Taft and the party of engineers
who will inspect the work being done
on the canal are on the North Caro-
lima The Montana Is going along to
watch over the safety of the vessel
carrying the president-elect. AS Mr..
Taft said jocularly a few days ago
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25
Shortage in City Auditors Office.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. ga
shortage of $4,000 in the city audi
tors office was disclosed following
the installation of a new system of
accounting. Vernon ii. Green, the au-
ditor, says the shortage may be due
to clerical errors, but more probably
Is the result of systematic stealing by
u
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25

More people are taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy every year. 1t is consid-
cred to be the most effective remedy for
kidney and bladder troubles tina. med
ical science can devise. Foley's Kidney
Remedy corrects Irregularities, builds
up worn out tissues and restores lost vi
tality. 1t will make you feel well and
looks we'll. j. III. Anderon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-01-25

Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic
cnnstipat ion and stimulates tee liver
Orino regulates the bowels so they will
act naturally and you do not have to
take purgatives continuously. j. III.
A anderson.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Administr.tor's Notice.

Estate of James Burke, deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed
Administrator OF the estate Of James
Burke, late of the county OF Rio Blanco, in
gives notice that he will appear before the
County Court of said Rio B!anco county, at
the court house in Meeker, in said county,
Monday in May next, at which time
all persons having claims against said es-
the purpose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
Undersigned.
Dated ut Meeker, Colo, this 10Th day of
ADrII A. H. 1909 FRANK Il. PARKS,
Administrator.
First pub May l., last May y. 1909.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Advertised Letter List.

The mail matter described below
remains unclaimed In the postotiice
1t Meeker, Colorado, the week end
Ing Nav l, 1903, and II not called
for within two weeks will be sent to
the dead letter office:
Galway, Rev. ID. w.
Kamby, Anton
L0rawe, William
Martin, Mrs. w. ID.
Meeth, Jacob
Widener, Aron
When calling for any OF the above
please say ''advertised."
f f FoRDHAM, P NJ.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Administrators Notice.

Estate of G. Lee Mellinger, Deceased.
OF the estate Of C. Lee Mel
finger, late OF the County Of Rio Blanco, in
the state of Colorado, deceased, hereby
County Court of said County. ut the Court
House in Meeker, In sold County, ct the
MAY next, at which time all persons hav::
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose OF
debted to said estate are requested to make
immediate pay ment to the undersigned.
Dated at Meeker, Colo. this 18th DAY OF
Aprii. 4. II. 1901 LEVI w. WARD,
Administrator.
First pub May l. last May p, 1908.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
viii cure your cold
BROMO- FEBRIN
while you sleep.
BOND ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday.
the 3rd day OF May, A. d. 1909, at the regular
school elections lii Rio Blanco County, Col
orado. the question of voting bonded In
debtedness of Ten Thousand tel0uO) Dol
school Building in Meeker. Colorado, Will
be submitted to the qualified voters who
have paid a school tax In the High School
during the year 1903. Those desiring to vote
for the said bonded Indebtedness of said
High School District Will vote by written
ballot "For the High school Bonds" and
those desiring to vote against such bonded
Indebtedness will vote with written ballot
s.ARainst the High School Bonds"
Ilpne at Meeker, Colorado, this the z4th
da$ Of March, 1900. 7. B. SCOTT,
County Clerk and Recorder Of
Rio Bfanco County. Colorado.
First pub Mar n, last May !, 1909.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

After being tied up on the Mofiat
road for over . week the Progress
edition" Of the Steamboat Pilot has
finally reached this ONCE. It 10 .
splendid effort, both ~ to contents
and typography. Hats Oh to Charley
Leckenby, who has gotten out an
edition Of the Pilot advertising the
resources Of the Yampe valley, which
wouli do credit to = town Of 1900
people.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Rev. Mr.. Dennis departed for low
or Yampa river points "Wednesday.
Next day 1t stormed, but this is no
reflection on the reverend gentleman.
who Is proving himself an ideal pio-
neer priest, who goes to bury the
dead, marry the young or spread the
gospel, regardless Of the stress of
weather.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Pleasine New. to Colorado People

Pleasing News to Colorado People.
The announcement made some ten
days ago that F. w. Paget was not
to remain at the popular Albany Ho-
tel, Denver, was somewhat prema-
ture ON the part Of some parties who
wished to do Mr.. Payet harm. Mr..
Paget will still remain the right
bower TO Messrs. Dutton and Epp-
stein. He has their entire confidence
and is too valuable = man for them
to ever think Of retiring.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

School elections occur Monday,
and, as usual, not a. much interest
ID manifested IN Meeker district IS
should be. In this district success
sor to Reuben Oldland as president
Of the board will be selected. Many
people want Mr.. Oldland to stand for
reelection and 1t Is hoped that he
will ~ he takes an interest not alone
in the grade school but the high
sch0Ol.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Some of our know It all people
were criticising Mayor JoHsntgen
for casting the deciding vote In the
marshalship contest at the last meet
ing Of the town council, claiming
that he had no authority for doing so.
We notice that the same thing has
happened In number Of other towns
throughout the state and In every In
stance the mayor has broken the tie
by casting the deciding vote.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

We notice by the Fsirplsy Flume
that James D. Hustled and associates,
who purchased the Hartsel Hot
Springs In South Park, have begun
the work Of converting the springs
into the finest summer resort In the
state. Az our readers know, Mr..
Husted 10 the leading man In the
Whits-Bssr Land 4 Cattle company
Of this section. He 10 doing his
share in the development Of Colo
fAdo.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Undsf ~ dirsction of Tfseologist
Emmett Williams, who was assisted
BY Messrs. Cure aud Nesdhsm, the
job Of setting out trees around the
town park was completed Wednes-
day. Mr.. Williams has also got out
. lot Of trees for private individuals.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The Rebskahs of Josephine lodge
and 1. o. O. r. brethren hsd . big
and enjoyable time Monday evening.
Cards, music and . fne line Of re-
freshments were the main attrsc-
tions.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The lots on which Isaac Baer will
build this summer are being cleared
Oh. Pending the erection Of the
Baer mansion, which will be the fln-
est private residence In town, they
will adopt the outdoor tent life for
the summer.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

It IL estimated that the value Of
the Grand valley fruit crop this year
will be t8000,0 900, II not injured by
frost Smudge pots were used one
night last week and were successful
in preventing . freeze.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

In order to raise money to pay the
balance Of their indebtedness for
their athletic goods the High School
Athletic Association will give ano-
Their dance at Odd Fellows hall on
Friday evening, May It'll. Let every
body attend, rs this will doubtless
be the last and best dance of the sea-
son.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The Secretary Of the Interior has
announced that he will very soon
designate what Colorado lands are
eligible for entry under the 890-acre
homestead law.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The play given by the Royal
Neighbors was we'll received by .
crowded house. The company did
we'll and the specialties between the
acts were exceptionally fine. The
orchestra Of six pieces rendered OK
cellent music during intsrludes.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The county high school commence
ment will be held ut the I. o. o. F.
hall Friday night, May 2lst. The
following are the members Of the
graduating class: Charles Clark,
Harry Golfer, Frank Delaney and
Misses Louise Hay, Renora Ford
and Pauline WILDER. This Is the
largest and strongest class In the his
tory of the school.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The hampshire boys tried forcing
''the good old summer time" Sunday
by taking dip In the old swimming
hole 1t the foot Of Twelfth street.
Hardy boys are those hampshire
kidG
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. lies and
the boys returned from California
Monday after All enjoyable visit to
various coast points.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The baby daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
L. F. Hill died last Saturday after .
short illness and was buried Sunday,
funeral services being held at st.
James church. Many friends extend
sympathy and coincidence to Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill In the loss of their little
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Miss johnson, the Glenwood nurse,
il looking after Judge Shervin this
week. The Judges health is Inn
proving and his friends expect to see
him quite recovered soon.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The Pollard mine Is open again I'M
der the management Of Charles Res
corla. All orders for the best coal
on the market will be promptly alled.
w. B. Herrick will take your order
and deliver COAL
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Weather was springlike the early
part Of the week, but all to the bad
the latter part; but not as bad as
elsewhere in Colorado, as the last
storm of the season seems to have
been fierce all the over the west and
plains country.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The hftieth anniversary number of
the Rocky Mountain News, issued
Friday. April q, 1909, will be read by
all the pioneers Of Colorado and the
Rocky mountain region with much
interest. But the interesting fea-
ture Of this great edition was the
facsimile Of the first number Of the
News issued April -, 1859.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Mrs. Lee LeMarr was summoned
ON Friday to the bedside Of = sister
In Omaha, who is suffering from .
paralytlc stroke. Mrs. LeMarr left
Friday evening.-Rifie Reveille.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Old Boreas and Jack Frost, who
have evidently been In conspiracy
since last October to give US the
worst Of 1t on weather, made their
last visitation Thursday evening
when mild blisxard set In, followed
by about two inches Of snow and la
ter . drop In the temperature which
must have been severe ON poor cattle.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Our "try" weekly tram pulled in
today, the frst time for the week.
II Il hoped that from this on the
range will be kept open and that the
service will be more prompt.-stsam-
boat Sentinel.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Frank e. Parkes, Of sulphur. Wis
tied the county seat Monday and at
tended to both. ofncial and private
business.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Mrs. w. A. Kyser entertains the
city and high school teachers st the
Meeker hotel this evening.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Neighbors and friends enjoyed the
hospitality Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sheridan
last Friday evening. Needless to say
all present had the time Of their
lives.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

DR.. Samuel French expects to
leave Meeker within . few days To
make . short visit 70 his old home In
PeunsylvaniA.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Robert Haughey, Eureka, Califor-
MIA, autographed 1t the Meeker hotel
Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

F. g. Walter finished fine Job of
papering, decorating and painting on
the Hunter residence Wednesday.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Miss Elsie Wear left Tuesday for
Seattle, Washington, whore she will
spend the summer visiting friends,
and also take In the Alaska Yukon
exposition.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Rickart's Kansas City letter re-
ports Colorado fed cattle ~ topping
that market.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
FLOODED STOCK FOR SALE.

have few head of first class reg
istered white-face bulls for sale. No
fancy prices. Call at ranch.
tt F. f. SHERIDAN.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

In Denver and other outside points
potatoes are double last years price.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Cheer upi Winter Is only waiting
for the roads to dry up to bid US ,
fond farewell.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Wednesday DR.. Hutton received
word from Rsngely that Lee Knapp,
who has been suffering from lung
trouble, was much better.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The annual meeting Of the Whit
River Stock association will be hel
At the court house this afternoon.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

According to the Reveille, Rifle i,
to have . mammoth light, heat AND
power plant In the near future. Rife
falls water power will be used.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The city schools and the county
high school close May 3lst
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Don't forget the High School boys
dance Friday night, May 7th.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

J. w. sprague. Of Piceance, was in
Thursday. Mr.. 8. reports that the
cattle losses will be heavy in that
section.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

The rain and show Of Wednesday
and Thursday put stop to building
operations for day or two.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. G. 8. Thomas. from
Dafacail, California, registered at
the Meeker hotel Sunday.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Carriage Painting
Carriage, buggy and wagon paint
ing at the Harp-JoHantgen company
shops.
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01

Moving day ID the drst Of Nay"
Have you moved yet?
The Meeker herald., 1909-05-01
Dance May 7th, Odd Fellows hall.

Tho w. H. Miller family moved to
the ranch Wednesday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-01-28
James ]. Hills Idea Of a Farm

There will be much discussion Of
farming for the next few months from
many angles, one among them being
the NEST useful size of farms. We do
not wish to be one sided and snail al
ways state fairly the large farm or
combination arguments. but 1t seems
to us that farming in this respect Is
the exception among businesses. Econ
omy in the cost of supervision Is the
only reason for the expansion of the
unit in any business, and land is more
productive under the small farm sys-
tenn. Even if larger farm units are
possible they are not desirable. We
do not want the European regime Of
an overiord with tenant farmers. We
want the greatest number Of indie
pendent little farmers. who hardly
need even one farm hand. James J..
Hill has more sense than nearly all Of
the professors. and he delivered an
opinion two years ago to the effect
that the individual farmer must have
fewer acres and more hoes.