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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-24
TOPPLES over
STAIR RAILING
American Consul General at
Frankfort, Germany, Killed.


Victim Was Frank o. Hill, a Native
Of the North Star State, Who Had
Been in the Consular Service for
Twenty-Five Years.
Frankfort on the Main, Germany,
May 24.-United States Consul Gener-
al Frank ID. Hill of Minnesota was
killed by falling over the railing of
the staircase in big hotel here.
He was found on the ground floor
with a broken skull.
II is assumed the fatal accident was
caused by a spell of giddiness.
The accident to Mr.. Hill occurred at
the Frankfurter Hof, where he resided
There were no witnesses.
Frank ID. Hill was a native of Min
nesota, having been born at Pine ISL
and May %, 1862. He was educated
at the University of Minnesota and adj
mitted to the bar in 1884. He was ap-
pointed consul at Asuncion, Paraguay,
in 1887, and has been in the consular
service ever since, serving at Monte
video. in Uruguay. for three years
and subsequently I'm Venezuela and
Brazil His efficiency as representa-
tive of the government attracted at
tention early in his career and in
1899 he was appointed to the impor-
tant post of consul general at Amster-
sam, where he remained eight years.
In 1907 he was transferred to St
Petersburg, but the post there was not
at all to his liking, his interest being
chiefly in promoting the betterment of
commercial relations between our
country and the district to which he
was credited, and he was transferred
to Barcelona, Spain. From Barcelona
he was sent to Frankfort, Germany, a
very important post commercially.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-24

Chicago, May 23.-Cattle-Beeves,
s6.0049.40; Texas steers, s6.00@7.S0;
Western steers, s6.25Q790; stockers
and feeders, $4.40@700; cows and
heifers, s3.0O@7.90; calves, s5.25@s..
IS. Hogs-Light, s7.25Q775; mixed,
$740Q7.S5; heavy, s7.40@7S5; rough,
$74O0760; pigs, s5.006700. Sheep
Native, s3.75G625; yearlings, $3.50
7.50; lambs, S5.0o68.60.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-24

Ellendale, N. d.. May 24.-Frank
DUNCAN, who shot and killed James
Cole at Fullerton. N. D., March .,
hung himself in his cell. He is be-
lieved to have been insane. His wife
was committed to the insane asylum
March 1 and died there April 2.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-24
Mexican FederalS and Rebels
in Desperate Fight.
HONORS ARE ABOUT EVEN
Government Troops, Who Are Making
the Attack, Have Superior Artillery,
but the RevoIutionists Appear to
Be Holding Their Own.


Rellano, Mex, May 24-After three
hours or more of fighting between the
Mexican federal and rebel armies re.
ports from the rebel front seemed to
indicate a slight advantage over the
army of Madero. The insurrectos are
holding their positions, having cap
tured several federal guns and have
repulsed federal attempt at hanking
The fighting of the previous day is
declared to have resulted in a loss OF
15o or more government troops. 1t is
claimed Orozco drove off a federal
cavalry charge with great loss to the
assailants.
At Federal Front, near Rellano
Mex, May 24-Fighting between the
main rebel and federal armies was re.
newed at daybreak. The government
troops opened the engagement with
sharp artillery fire. There was quick
response from the rebel front, which
seems well fortified.
When night interrupted the previous
combat 1t appeared as if the rebels
slowly had been disorganized by the
fierce artillery fire from the govern
ment front The federals count upon
their long range guns to drive the en-.
emy back into the northwest.
Climax of Long March.
The engagement is the climax of
two weeks of hard marching through
the desert plains of Northern Mexico
by the 1000 federal troops under Gen
eral Huerta.
Repairing bridges and constructing
practically a new railroad over the
course, which had been taken up by
the retreating rebels, the government
troops have pushed their way exactly
ia miles north of Torreon to the bat.
tie ground.
The insurrectos under General
Orozco are believed to number 5000
men.
The rebel lines are stretched a dis
tance of five miles in the trenches in
front OF Rellano.
Water is scarce and the heat of the
sun is intolerable. Exploding shells
stir up clouds of alkali dust, which
not only all but stiles the troopers
but greatly interferes with rife aim.
The residents of the town have fed.
The rebels are handicapped by a
lack of artillery. The federals have
all their big guns in action and the
bombardment has at times been ter
rife, but the rebels never have
wavered, holding their intrenched po-
sitions until the federal infantry ad
vanced under cover of the artillery to
q point well within range of smaller
guns.
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Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, May 23.-Wheat - May,
s115; July, s1.10h Q110A; Sept,
s104A6105. Corn-May, size; July,
76kc; Sept, 73&c. Oats-May, 53Ac;
July, 50hc; Sept, 42b d42Hc. Pork
July, s1S.27; Sept, 1882. Butter
Creameries, 23@26c; dairies, zig 24c.
Eggs-15h @17hc. Poultry-Turkeys,
12c; chickens, 13hc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-24
WOOL BILL is REJECTED
Senate Committee viii Report a Sub.
stitute Measure.

Washington, May 24.-The senate
committee on finance has authorized
Senator Smoot of Utah to adversely
report the house wool tariff revision
bill and to announce that later the
Republican members of the committee
would take up the framing of a Re-
publican substitute. The adverse re-
port was on a to vote.
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GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES


Duluth, May 23.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. / hard, $1.16; No.
1 Northern, s1.15; No. 2 Northern,
$1.13; May. s1.141a; July, $1141a.
Flax-On track, $3.50; to arrive,
$2.17h; July, s2171a.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-24
EMPEROR WILLIAM
ACTS AS SPONSOR
Largest Vessel In World Is
Launched at Hamburg.

Hamburg, Germany, May 24.-The
Hamburg American company's new
mammoth transatlantic steamer I'm
perator, the biggest vessel In the
world, was successfully launched here.
Emperor William acted as sponsor
Johannes Burchard, lord mayor OF
Hamburg, delivered an address on the
recent great developments in ship.
building.
The launching weight of the Impera-
tor was 29,755 tons, but when com
pleted 1t is believed she will displace
about $4,000.
Among the innovations introduced
into the new vessel as a result of the
Titanic tragedy the company has de-
termined to swing outboard the life
boats in which room is provided for
every soul carried by the steamer
The Imperator will carry three wire
less operators, thus providing for con.
tinuous service. The dynamo for the
illumination of the vessel and for the
wireless apparatus Is to be carried
above the water line. The Imperator
will also carry two first officers, one
of whom will be solely responsible
for the navigation and security of the
vessel.
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Jim Jeffries' Saloon Burns.

Los Angeles, May 24.-James ]. JEFF
fries saloon on Spring street was de-
stroyed by fire.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-05-24
REVOLVING NEGROES
RAID PLANTATIONS
Cuban Rural Guards Unable to
Control Situation.

Santiago. Cube, May 24.->~A body OF
700 negroes under the leadership OF
General Estedoz set fire to the cane
fields In the Esperanza, Santa Rosa
and Coryakes plantations owned by
Spaniards.
The rural guards remained inactive,
as they are unable to control the situa-
ton
II was reported from Havana that
rebel leaders were seeking peace
terms, but this Is not confirmed. Gov.
ernment officials take a gloomy view
of the situation.
Washington, May 24.-As result OF
reports of danger to American lives
and property In Cuba the navy de-
partment, at the request of the state
department, has ordered the naval
transport Prairie to embark 500 ma
rines at Philadelphia and proceed inn
mediately to the United States naval
station at Guantanamo to join the
gunboats Paducah and Nashville.
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ocean OF Whisky Burned.

Schenley, Pa, May 24.-Officials of
the Schenley Distilling company, two
of whose warehouses were destroyed
in one OF the most spectacular fires
ever seen in the Allegheny valley,
said the loss would approximate $780,
900. The fire consumed $4,000 gal
Ions of whisky.
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C0ASTWlSE SHIPPING FREE
No Charge for Such Vessels Passing
Through Canal.

THFVUUH NNHdI.
Washington, May 24.-By vote of
lat to 1875 the house reaffirmed Its
decision that no tolls should be
charged American vessels engaged In
coastwise trade for passage through
the Panama canal. The provision was
bitterly fought and the result was re-.
ceived with cheers.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19
WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN
 TEMPERANCE UNION

It Is certainly fight to hold what we gain in the way of right eousness in law, and we always rejoice when a court up holds the law that benefits the people. The recent decision of the United States Court of Appleals, hold ing that the Enabling Act of con gross which made the old Indi- an Territory dry for a period of twenty-one years, is still in force.
 This decision was a blow to the liquor traffic, and it is be- lieved that it will be unable to obtain the Federal licences which have been a means of protection from Government prosecutions.
 The Railroads and Express companies have issued very ex- plict orders not to accept liquors for shipment into the eastern part of Oklahoma.
 Re gently one of the law-en forcement officers of Tulsa cap tured car load of liquors which
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19
bR, JOHN R. PETERS
 | MUST SERVE 2I YEARS

Dr. John R. Peters, a promi- bent practicing physician of Graphic, Crawford county, must Serve a sentence of twenty-one Eears, says the Supreme Court, bn conviction in the Crawford tircuit court of carnal abuse on bne Della Smith, a child between twelve and thirteen years of age.
 He was first indicted for a capital otfense, but this was re. duced to lower degree by the Flrcuit court.
 Della Smith was the daughter Pt an intimate friend of pr.
 Peters, and after Smiths death,
 he daughter was a frequent Companion of the physician.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19
NEW CAPITOL VAULT
 ABOUT COMPLETED

Little Rock, March 19.-T h e custodian of the new capitol has been notified that the vault for the state treasury in the new building is very nearly complet. ed, and will be ready for de> livery by May 1.
 The department is to be fitted up with the finest bank fixtures, and will be the only office in the building completely furnished and fitted, It will be used as a model to show the legislature how the other offices should be finished. The total cost will be about S20,000, including the vault. It will probably be ready for occupancy by June 1.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19
FARMING TRAIN LEFT
 LITTLE ROCK MONDAY

Little Rock, March 19.-T h e Diversified Farming train being run by the Rock Island Railroad left Little Rock Monday, and will cover all the principal points on the Rock Island lines.
 It is being operated under the auspices of the State College of Agriculture, Prof. c. F. Adams, dean and director, with the CO., operation of Agricultural Com missioner Clay Sloan.
 Among the lecturers accom- panying the train are Martin Nelson, W. c. Lasseter, J. Lee Hewitt, J. NJ. Wilton, Carl Chris topher, H. s. Mobley and T. NJ. Jeffords, each a pecialist in his line.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19

had been billed as carload of hay.
 It is said that it is impossible to carry liquor from Ft. Smith across the line into Oklahoma; that if a mans grip appears to be more than ordinarily heavy, a detective stops him and his bag gage is examined.
 So closely are travellers watch ed that if a man enters a saloon and leaves with a suit case, his description is sent with such speed to the railroad station that it arrives before he does. It is also reported that the station platform is piled high with trunks and suit cases containing liquors which no one will claim.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19
|Donaghey's Nomination Absolutely Certain

MT. Hinemon-de defeated. whin- ing and ever disgruntled-M Mr. Hinemon, who is not running for Governor, but who imagines he he is, may grow more hysterical.
 With all this setting of fake scenery, with political tricksters prompting the actors and the lofty tumbler managers re- hearsing the play
 With all this, I say:
 The people cannot be deceived. The stalwart Democracy of state will not put the Gang" in con- trOl. The lovers of Good Gov ernment are up in arms. RIGHT WILL WIN. If the gang, and their innocent dupes, think otherwise, they are living in a Fools Paradies".
 EUGENE WILLIAMS,
 Manager Donaghey Campaign,
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19

desire to assure the many k,ipnds of Good Government khat Governor Donaghey W ill win he be race beyond a doubt. l want ! n emphasize the statement that lis majority will be large.
 This conviction is based on ac. lurate and thorough kno wledge 6f the situation and an abiding fsith in the honest citizenship of fhis state. who will register their Note in this state.
 The opposition may wager ktage money in an attempt to create sentiment.
 | Tin-horn gamblers may cry &hejr faith on every corner and hired mouthpieces at hotels may krv to influence the uniformed.
 The opposition may advertise ! few welLrehearsed and fanci- ful stunts called straw votes."
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19
Albany News

Just little over week till the primary election.
 Sunday was the real spring day of this season,
 A little child of Mir. J. R. Lam bert of Sutton was reported dangerously sick with pnemonia Old unlce Garland Bri 2 h t, father of our tax assessor who was quite sick for a few days the past week was reported bet ter Sunday.
 The Laneburg School taught by Rev J. F. Anderson will close on Thursday of this week.
 Our oldest inhabitants conceds this to be the most remarkable Marah that they remember. But few peach and other fruit trees have bloomed and all an other vegetation is unusally back ward.
 Such a demand for sweet DO tatoes for planting as has lately is almost without a precedent in this part of the county.
 A Sunday school has been or ganized at Bethel church to be- gin the first Sunday in April MT. Waddle is superintendent
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19
YOUNG MEN PASS
 WORTHLESS CHEuKS

TWO young men were arrested last night for passing worthless checks on different business firms. The checks were nearly all made payable to Self" and were drawn for from 5000 to S23.OO. They would go into a store and make purchase and give their check for double the amount of their purchase and get the difference in cash. They secured about S100.0O in merch- andise and goods, before any one suspicioned they were obtaining the same falsely.
 When they were arrested hey had several packages of merch- andise two good watches and about S8O.0O in money. The names signed to the checks were c. V. Stevens, c. E. Stevens and T. M. Smith. They had pass ed about six of these checks and had several more on their per- sons already make out.
 They were placed in jail and will be given a hearing sometime this week in the justices court. Last night they gave their names as Stevens, stating that they were brothers and lived in Okla homa. Today it has been learn ed that their names are Higgins and Hines and their home is at Murfressboro.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-03-19

Dr. R. L. Hinton will lit, and furnish eye glasses and spec tacles, and do any kind of repair ing at reasonable. prices. No charge for testing or advice. Satisfaction. or your money back. Over 30 years of study and experience. -Marsh's Drug Store, Prescott, Ark.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-06
TAFT DISCUSSES
CAMPAIGN PLANS
Ankle Still Lame, but President
Goes to New London for
Address.

NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-When Presi-
dent Taft boarded the yacht May
flower at the navy yard yesterday
his ankle was still very lame, but he
ordered the yacht to continue to New
London, Conn, where he was sched-
uled to address the Atlantic Deeper
Waterways convention.
The President was In a Wheel
chair and WINGED perceptibly as he
was moved. This, however, will not
prevent him discussing the progress
of the Republican campaign with his
advisors during the trip. Chairman
Hilles, of the Republican National
Committee: George r. Sheldon. the
national campaign treasurer; Charles
P. Taft and Major Rhoades, the
Presidents military aide, are aboard
the May1ower.
Before embarking Mr.. Hilles an
nounced that the speaking part of
the Republican national campaign
will begin at Columbus, o.; Septem-
Der q. This followed a conference
between MIR. HilIes and Harry M.
Daugherty, chairman of the State
Republican Committee of Ohio. The
speakers for, this opening rally will
be announced by John w. Hutchin-
son, in charge of the speakers
bureau, within a few days.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-06
BOTH PARTIES CLAIM
VICTORY IN MAINE

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. 6.-As cleo
ton day approaches the political
situation in this State becomes more
complex. The Democrats believe that
the dissatisfaction with President
Taft's stand on reciprocity will lead
thousands of Republican voters to
stay away from the polls,
The Republican leaders a the spe-
cial session of the Legislature to pass
a local option law and the delay OF
the governor and Council in reaching
a decision on the result of the cam
paign to repeal the prohibitory
amendment to the constitution will
defeat the Democrats.
Every city and town in the State
will hold rallies tonight and tomorrow
night. Marching clubs, torchlight
parades, fireworks. bonf1res and can.
non will serve to remind the old
timers Of the campaigns of thirty
years ago, but the automobile and
rapid-fire speechmaking tours keep
the meetings up to date.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-06

drop everything at once and come
here"
Eyes, ma'am,' was the answer in
pleasant tones that surprised me, for
Nora and her mistress had been fight
ing like two cats all the time. Then
/ heard a wall: Nora, what's that
baby crying for now?' cried Mrs. N,
and Nora. with a wicked giggle. re-
piled, Well, l think it's because T
dropped him. ma'am.'"
Speaker Champ Clark enjoys telling
of an incident that occurred in a
Circuit Court of Missouri during a
horse CASE in which a horsemap
well known throughout the State for
his expert knowledge was called as
a witness, says the st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
you saw this horse?" asked coun-
sci for the defendant.
Yes. sir. T."
What did you do?"
Il opened his mouth in order to as
certain how old he was, and said to
him. l said, Old fellow. l guess you're
a good horse yet"
At this juncture opposing counsel
leaped to his feet. Your honor" ht
cried. Il object to the statement Of
any conversation between the witness
and the horse when the plaintiff wa;
not present."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-06
PRoGRESSiVES HIT

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6.-The
Progressive party received its great
est blow in this State when the
director of public safety, George D.
Porter. demanded the resignation of
John b. Taylor, superintendent of
police, and ordered yesterday the
first day of registration, every patrol
man to disregard any previous in
structions received and keep entirely
aloof from any political dispute. The
resignation of Taylor. following the
desertion of Mayor Magee. of Pitts
burg, leaves the Progressive party in
the two largest cities in Pennsylvania
without control of the machinery it
had counted on. ~ .i3s4 ~ -.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-06
I. R. CONTINUES
WH|RLW|ND TOUR
Speeches Are ON His
Schedule in North Da-
kota Today.

GRAND FROKS, N. D., Sept. g.
Colonel Roosevelt arrived here to-
day, and after making a brief adj
dress continued on his way to Fargo.
There he will deliver a speech this
afternoon. This evening he will be
at Jamestown.
These are the only three engage
ments on the colonel's regular tim
erary, but it is expected that he will
make several more speeches from his
train platform during his days jour-
ney.
From North Dakota, Colonel Roose-
welt will go to Montana. where he will
make five speeches tomorrow.
The former President said today
he did not desire TO dea with per-
sonalities in his campaign, and that
although in speeches in Minnesota
and Iowa he had expressed the opin-
ion that Woodrow Wilson was re-
~ceiving the support of r~eactionaries
and bosses he wished to make the
burden Of his campaign speeches an
explanation and advocacy of progress
sive principles.
At ST. Paul, Mimi, last night
Colonel Roosevelt saw Governor Eber-
hart, who is seeking denomination on
a stand-pat platform in his audience
and directed his speech at him.
mo man of honor can countenance
the Chicago convention" the colonel
said, looking directly at the Gov
ernor, while the latter squirmed in
his seat. IL &9t All
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-06
SOCIALISTS COURT
JAIL TO BEAT TAX
Delaware Labor Unions Join
Them Against Capita
ton Levy.

WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. o.
Members Of the Socialist party In
Wilmington and workmen allied with
labor unions in this city have Joined
forces to resist payment of a capita
ton tax. A measure. making it man
datory for all persons. whether prop
e~rty-owners or not, to pay this tax.
was passed by the last session of the
General Assembly.
The opponents of the taxation are
so determined in their fight that q
number of them reiterated today that
they would go to prison rather than
meet the "unwarranted and unneces-
sary payment" This determination
is the most radical ever decided upon
by any body of citizens In Delaware
to prove the unpopularity of a law.
!, The matter came up at a meeting
of the Central Labor Union, the par
ent body Of all labor organizations.
Resolutions were in readiness for
adoption by the union vigorously pro-
testing against the collection of the
tax. Owing to the warm weather,
however, the attendance Of delegates
was not sufficiently large to make
passage of the protest representative.
Action, therefore, was deferred until
September II. The denunciatory reso-
luton will be passed on that date.
The Socialist party here, which is
growing in strength, has begun maxi
ing preparations for the taking of a
referendum vote on the issue, Shall
the tax be paid?" Several days will
be required to poll the vote. The re-
suit, however, will be virtually unan-
imous in the negative. The vote will
be taken by postal cards.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-06

m EFINITE and positive declarations respecting Panama
~ canal policy should be required of all the presidential
candidates as to whether they are inclined to- favor the
Tory contention that we should regard the Hay-Papncefote
treaty as binding upon our government to impose tolls on our
uoastwise commerce and whether they favor the submission of
the question of tolls to The Hague Tribunal, which would be
sure to decide against us. The attitude of our government now
and in the future on the canal question is vital to the American
people. 1t may be taken for granted that if only the wishes
Of foreign governments were in question there would be'a very
decided stand by candidates for American interests. But the
great railroad influence is against these interests and will be
brought powerfully to bear upon the next President. 1t is at
work in the present campaign. President Taft is committed
10 the policy of the canal bill and it may be assumed that he
will not be weak enough to change or modify his expressed
views. With clear and explicit declarations by Roosevelt and
Wilson the country may feel secure in the faith that the next
President will not yield an inch to compromise American in
terests in the Panama canal.