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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-11-12
BANK CASHIER LUTz
Zell, Arrested in Sioux City
Ready to Accept Punish
ment

Sioux City, Nov. t2.-'I'm not a
gutter; I'll play the game" says
Peter Lutz, absconding bank cashier OF
zell, s. D., who last..night was taken
from Sioux City to Faulkton to face
the charge of ENLIGHTENMENT.
To prove he is game, Lutz has laid
out for himself the following program.
through all of which be says he will
keep his upper lip stiff.
He will accompany Sheriff A. W.
Phelps. of Faux county. to Faulkton
without resistance and without the for
mality of extradition.
He will tell the truth when he gets
there, and he will accept a prison
sentence without a whimper.
When he is Through at Leaven
worth he will go right back to Zell,
and will ''play the game all over
again to demonstrate his gameness and
his high resolves.
These things Lutz con6ded through
the bars of the women's ward In IL g
Sioux City Jail. He was arrested
Saturday by Detective Gus Danielson
when he called at the p~ostofice for
mail. and was held as a fugitive.
Sheriff A. w. Phelps. who held n war
rant charging embezzlement, said the
total of Lutz's speculations was about
$lS, 600. Lutz was cashier of the
First State bank at Zell about three
years.
Lutz was glad. he said. to have a
chance to take come of the kinks out of
the story of his ''falp' as told by the
authorities. Also he observed that the
women's ward was decidedly lonesome,
aud that an interruption was pleas
ant.
Lutz asserted he was on his way
back to Zell when arrested. He realized
always that, sooner or later, an alb
sconder is caught. he said. But-and
here Lutz waxed enphatic-he was
sure they wouldn't have got him so
soon as this if he has not been ready to
be taken.
81 had been as far away as Kansas
City, travelling alone" said Lutz. 81
was on my way back, through Sioux
City. ! noticed Detective Danielson
sizing me up as l went into the post
offie, and said to myself, He'll get
you
Lutz asserts the shortage in the
banks accounts is much less than
$1S, 900.
Take $40. 600 from that" he sug-
gested.
Also he said the bank aud he were
strictly above board until last spring.
And he gives his age as 26 years, not
80.
Have you any objection to telling
what started you on the slippery road 7"
be was asked.
Lutz sobered.
"I'm not sure. myself" he said.
81 didn't speculate, and / didn't gam
BILE. / didn't take excursions to big
cities. 1t was just too many good
fellows among my friends. / guess.
That was the beginning"
Only IA few outstanding notes of
doubtful n~egotiability remain. Lutz
said. Of the private funds he had last
spring. BE hopes to make restitution
to everyone that lost at Zall through
the banks Shortage, If only he obtains
a chance. II the chance Is denied
him--humph then the Lutz game
hess will have to stand a little severer
test, that IL all.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-11-12

If you cannot sleep. eat or work.
feel mean. cross and ugly, take Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea this
month; a tonic for the sick. there is
no remedy equal to it. 85c, Tea or
tablets. Ask your druggist
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-11-12

VIM. L. Cook, Merchant Of Neihart.
Montana, writes: ~ recommend Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound to ali,
because it never disappoints and is a
medicine. Foley's Honey q Tar
for coughs and colds gives
best results OF anything l know
For sale by all dealers. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-11-12
TAFT TO. RETIRE
From Public Life-Will Practice
Law in Cincinnati

Washington, Nov. 12.-President
Taft asserts that his return to the
practice of law in Cincinnati. follow
ing the inauguration of P~resident-e elect
Wilson, will be permanent. He de-
clares thai he Is not anxious to become
wealthy. but that he does want to
earn enough money to keep up his
home comfortably. Beyond that he
he's no ambitions.
In returning to the law Taft will fol-
low the precedent set by President
Benjamin Harrison. Following his re-
tiremsnt in 1898 Harrison returned to
Indianapolis, for many years his
home. and resumed his practice.
In 1895 some Of the leaders Of the re.
publican party wanted Harrison to be-
come a presidential candidate again.
He declined, however. to consider the
matter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-11-12

matches merit for any stomach liver
or kidney trouble. Price 80 cents at
all druggists. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-11-12

Mrs. T. A. Town. 107 9th St..
Watertown, s. D.. says: my four
children often have hard colds and /
use Foley's Honey & Tar Compound
with splendid results. / can always
depend upon it and am sure of getting
good results. l had myself a severe
attack of la grippe, and the doctor
prescribed Foley's Honey 81 Tar
Compound and it soon cured me-" For
sale by all dealers. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-11-12
DUCK DISEASE
Thousands of Wild Ducks Dying
in Utah

Ogden, Utah, Nov. 11.-Scientists
of the Federal Bureau of Animal In
dustry at Washington will endeavor
to explain an epidemic that has caused
the death Of thousands Of ducks in
this state during the present reason
No satisfactory explanation has yet
been offered by investigators in this
and neighboring states who have
looked into the matter.
Soon after the ducks migrated to the
region surrounding the great Salt lake
in the spring, hunters found the
bodies of many in the water, and
their numbers increased rapidly.
Hunting was abandoned, as few per
sons cared to eat wild duck, in view
of the possibility that any that should
be shot might be infected.
The state agricultural department
took up the matter and advised with
department of other states. The only
explanation that seemed plausible was
that the birds had been poisoned by
refuse dumped into rivers emptying in
to the lake
DR.. e. II. Ransom, chief zoologist
of the bureau of animal industry, who
had been studying sheep diseases
throughout the west, or his visit here
had his attention called to the ducks.
He went to some of the shooting
grounds and has had some of the dead
ducks sent to his bureau at Washing
ton.
"As far as l can learn" says DIR.
Ransom in an opinion he has given to
local sportsmen, "the sickness is con
fined to the shooting grounds of Utah.
No case of the kind has aver been re-
ported from any other part of the Unit
ed States. / do not think the trouble
is caused by refuse. 1t looks more
like an Infectious or bacterial dis
ease."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-11-12
For Sale.

Registered Short Horn animals, on
the John Foley farm. seven miles
northwest Of Madison. Phone 10. on
A line.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-11-12

II taken this month. keeps you we'll
all winter. Makes the little ones a
sleep and grow-a tonic fer the whole
family. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. Doc. Ask your druggist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
To Prnbe Beef Trust

Washington June 1.-The House ju- diclary committee decided in executive session this morning to undertake pre- lminary investigation of the beef trust business The committee agreed to re- port the Edwards resolution calling for the investigation, but before doing so a private inquiry will be made. The com mittee does not purpose now to call any of the men heavily interested in the pack ing industry or to undertake anything sensational in charges against packing house concerns.
 The department of justice will be asked for all books and papers and other data gathered in recent prosecutions of the beef packers and the department of com merce and labor will be asked for infor- nation on the meat industry. The com- mittee expects to get from government bureaus the prices to consumers of meats and the return of the supply of cattle and meat animals in the United States as re- lated to the prices paid raisers for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
ARKANSAS SAVED BY
 SMALL HULL ROOMS
 FROM TITANIC STATE
Big New Battleship Strikes Rock in Similar Way to
 Titanic Collision

Washington, June 4.--When the naval in- spection board arrived at Roekland, Me, last night to conduct the official trial of the big battleship Arkansas, they found that when passing through Two Bush channel entrance to Penobscot Bay sun day afternoon the Arkansas had touched the bottom. Captain Feohteier, president oe the trial board, reported to the navy department today that the ship struck rocks about one-quarter of the way back from the bow on the left hand side, just under the turn of the bilge and close to the keel She bounced along on this reef fo,. A sslistnnce of ay fset 'tA1 VI the way just below the forward boiler rooms. At that point the ships structure is divided
 into. a great number Of small compart- nients which extend only half way across the bottom of the ship and which are supposed to be filled with oil in some cases. and in others with spare fresh water for the boilers
 The value of the naval system of sub division of the hull into large number of small compartments is believed to have been demonstrated by the accident for the blow to the Arkansas is thought to have been just such a clip as the heel of the iceberg inflicted upon the bottom of the ill-fated Titanic.
 At the point where the Titanic was struck there were no Inner compart- ments, not even coal bunkers. but only the thin skin of the ship. Naval con structors today said that had the Arkansas not been subdivided doubtless she would have gone to the bottom also. The Arkansas was able to go out again today to finish her trial with these eight compartments probably full of water. leaving the damage to be repaired later OH. unless it is discovered that the ships lines have been so distorted as to reduce hs. speed below the point of acceptance.
 The Arkansas has not been tnrend over to the government by the New York ship building company of Camden, whose em- ployes were in charge of the vessel when she struck. Therefore the company will make good the damage and the repairs will probably consume about a month.
 Rockland, Me, June 4.--In spite Of the fact that she ran on an unchartered reef and injured her hull for length of nearly 90 feet. the new battleship Arkansas was able to meet all require ments in her speed trials today.
 During the trials today the Arkansas met with a second accident. this time to the machinery. The low pressure turbines developed flaw and this de- layed the trials several hours until the defect could be remedied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
Favorable Report on Cotton Tariff

Washington, June 4.-Tbe Underwood cotton tariff reduction bill was reported favorably to the House this morning by the ways and means committee. The bill is identical with that passed by both houses and vetoed by President Taft last August. Democratic leaders repeat their claim that it's enactment would save more than $s0, ,0o0000 per year to the users of cotton clothing. The bill is expected to pass the House quickly. It may eneonn- ter, however complications fin the Senate.
 The committees report claims that by the passage of the law, the peoples bur dor would be vastly reduced and no actual loss of revenue would result.
 The tariff boards report on cotton was said to contain so imperfect and frag- mentary comparative data as to prevent any safe conclusions in fixing tariff rates. It did show, according to the committed. that the excessive tariff duties were ex- erting a peculiarly harmful effect in main- taining unnecessary high prices to the consumer.
 The bill provides that upon It's enact ment articles thon in warehouses on which duties have not been paid, shall be sub jccteG to duty when withdrawn as if inn ported after operation of the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
.COE. ROOSEVELT GETS SOUTH DAKOTA; MR. TAFT SCORES IN OHIO Pure Political Brigand- age" Says Colonel
 Roosevelt BARNES ISSUES
 TART STATEMENT All Arrangements Made for Meeting of the National Committee at
 Chicago-The Advance on
 Chicago Begins

Sioux Falls, S D. June 4.--Although returns had been received from only 30 out of about 1900 precincts late to- night. they pointed to a victory for Roosevelt in South Dakota primaries held today. Newspapers computing the final result on the basis of these returns figured the plurality of the former Pres ident at from 5000 to 12.o0o.
 On the democratic ticket Governor Wilson appeared to have a small lead. but the returns were too few to in- dicate a decisive result. Two Clark tick cts were In the field and this appar- ently worked to the advantage of the New Jersey governor. For United States senator. Charles Sterling. republican, was leading Senator Gamble on the returns available, and Edward s. John- son, democrat. had good lead over P. F. Wickham.
 Frank NJ Byrne of Faulkton, the re- publican candidate for governor. was well in the lead over his opponent. George w. Egan, of sioux Falls.
 There were few returns on congress- man at a late hour tonight The 10 delegates to tho national convention were agreed on at state convention and the four which are considered dele gates at large were chosen by agree- ment from different parts of the state. The indications are that Colonel Roose- welt will have a solid delegation from this state in the Chicago convention.
 Wilson managers claim victory which is not conceded by the Clark men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
ID CONFER DEGREE ONMR. UNDERWOOD Columbia University Will Honor the Leader of
 the House

New York, June 4,-fspeclal.)-c Columbia university will confer honorary degrees on notable group of men at its one hundred and nfty-eghth annual com mencement exercises tomorrow. Chief Justice White. President Hibben of Prince ton, Congressman Underwood and Colonel Gcsthals will be among those honored The degree of doctors of laws will be con- feri ed upon Representative Underwood who is chairman of the ways and means committee in the Sixty-second Congress
 The degrees VIII be conferred by Pres ident Butler in the university gymnasium and the usual academic procession will prccede the formal exercises.
 A large delegation of alumni. many of whom arrived today. will be on hand to take part in the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
Taft Controls Ohio

Columbus. Ohio June 4.--ohio's re- publican state convention awarded President Taft the six delegates at large to the national convention by a vote of 390la to se2h The state tick ct will be chosen at the adjourned ses- sion, which was called for July ?.
 President Taft's strength in the con- vention was plainly evident as soon as the meeting had been called to or der In the first test of strength a roll call on the minority report, indorsing Colonel Roosevelt, the delegates voted 893Is for Taft and 359h for Roose- welt.
 The action of todays convention clearly shows that the republicans still have confidence In President Taft and the result of the state convention will go far in determining the vote at the Chicago convention" said l., C. Laylin. Tafts Ohio campaign manager. Sem ator Burton, chairman of the conven- ton, refused 10 make any statement.
 If the Roosevelt men In the con vention had been permitted to vote for themselves it would have been impos- sible for the convention to have mis- represented the republicans of Ohio. said Walter r. Brown, the Roosevelt manager "A change of l3 votes would have reversed the result and given ef- feet to the popular verdict of the pri- maries."
 The result of the convention today gives President Taft ii of Ohio's 4S delegates to the national convention and Colonel Roosevelt 34.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

May postpone vote on Lorimer until
 after conventions.
 To trace money 10 defense fund. More uncertainty than ever before. Committee will probe beef trust Arkansas saved by small hull rooms. Congressman and reporters fight. Roosevelt gets South Dakota and Taft
 scores in ohio. 2-Some high lights seen in the House, Tuesday big day of commencement. 3-Auburn in midst of commencement. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Colonel Gorgas to spe9k at Sewanee. Give square deal'' to taxpayers. Cotton claim cases on trial.
 Begin arguments in. Duncan trial Coroner's jury charges Albright with
 murder e-Dolly and Miss Alma Rittenberry. Society. z-sports. s-Petition of Gomez will be granted. Charges government used improper
 methods a--Isnay before English court. Owenton alumni banquet given. Medal contest al Greensboro. Belgian riots resemble revolt. 1i--Narkets. 12- Man ground to pieces by train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
Williams Charges Graft

Washington, June 4.-That there is grating in connection with the rental of buildings in Washington for government purposes, was charged in the senate to- day. The allegation was made by Sena- tor Williams. of Mississippi. in conne- tion with the consideration of the egfs- lative. executive and judicial appropria- ton bill. Other sTenators also criticised the extensive rent bills of the govern mcnt
 The records show s5s6,24 is paid an- nualIy for the rental of buildings In Washington. used largely by the execu- tive department. Senator Smith. of Geor- gia contended this aggregate would reach ss00000 a year. MT. Williams said the government pays four times as much as other tenants would be required to pay.
 Senator Gallinger concurred with his democratic colleagues as to rent outlay, saying that the tendency is too run riot in the line of extravaganza"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
COMMITTEE WILL
 PROBE BEEF TRUST Underwood Cotton Bill Is
 Favorably Reported FITZGERALD EXPLAINS Colonel Goethals Given All He Asked For-To Resume Money Trust
 Probe Tomorrow-Arehbald
 Inquiry Practically Over
DAY IN CONGRESS.

Senate. Senator Kern, in speech, ar raigned Senator Lorimer. charging his election was due to corrupt methods.
 Resumed consideration of legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill
 Committee to investigate 1904 and 1908 campaign contributions of nation al and congressional committees de- cided to defer taking up investigation until July l.
 Adjourned at SIP until noon today
 House: Resumed consideration of sundry civil bill.
 Ways and means committee reported Underwood cotton tariff revision bill.
 Judiciary committee, in executive session. decided to undertake quiet investigation of the beef trust
 Money trust investigating committee decided to hold hearings in New York beginning Thursday.
 Interstate commerce committee fla vorably reported Martin bill providing an eight hour work day for railroad employees.
 Various commercial bodies urged judiciary committee to favoraoly re- port federal incorporation act.
 Merchant marine committee agreed to favorably report Senate pill granting thanks of Congress and medal to Cap tain .Rostron.
 Judiciary committee concluded it's in- vestigation into charges against Judge Archibald.
 Interstate commerce committee fla vorably reported Lee bill to extend Erdman law to coal miners and opera tors.
 Adjourned at 4:4s until Il o'clock to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
CONGRESSMAN
 DIES SUDDENLY

Sioux City, June 4.-congressman E. H. Hubbard of sioux City, repre- senting the Eleventh Iowa district. died here today suddenly.
 Hubbard was candidate for renom- fnation in the republican primary in the Eleventh district yesterday against George C. Scott of Sioux City, and early returns indicated that he had won the nomination.
 Washington, June 4--When the House today received word of the sudden death of Representative Hubbard of Iowa the flag on the capitol was put at halfmast, and Mir Hubbards desk was covered with roses and lilies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
: ----1 FIRE COMPANIES SUE ERIE RAILROAD

Erie. Pa. June 4.--Twenty five fire in sursnce companies brought suit for s2Oo,- oo against the Erie railroad here today. charging that the railroad negligently per- mitted long freight train 10 blockade tracks in Union City. last winter, prevent i,s fire Feor1panies reaching the Standard chair company that that place in time to nreyent its destruction. Before the train as removed, 1t is alleged the lire was beyond control
 Tnc damages asked Is the amount of fire logs paid by the companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
Archibald Inquiry Over

Washington. June Standardization by the judiciary committee of the House into charges of improper con- duct against Judge Robert ". Arch bald of the commerce court was con- cluded today insofar as taking of tes- timony Is concerned. As to what ac- tion will be taken, the committee will Judge Archibald declined an opportunity to defend himself by going on the wit ness stand The only defense offered was by his attorney, Colonel Worth ington who read into the record the judges statement in court when he imposed the fines of sI000 on the of ficials of the wire trust who were in- dicted.
 Weysley Brown. an attorney In the department of justice, w. P. Roland of
 
 fCooftuuea o, ps~> Usvhta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
Mexicans Go to Aid Orozco

Sanderson. Tex. June IA party of Mexican revolutlonists who said they were recruited in Tom Green county, Texas. crossed the interna,ional line into Mexico Sunday night A freighter who was personally acquainted with many of them brought the news. They said they intended to join Orozco. They were heavily armed and well mounted. Many Mexicans reside in Tom Green county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
Conversations Stressed

In the cross-examination of Franklin, Attorney Rogers placed great stress on the converse tion alleged to have taken place between Franklin and two men, Watts and Stinemann.
 What did you tell nim?" was asked.
 'sDid you tell him: If Barrow will give up certain evidence that he has against Cscmners he will be released. but Gompers is the man they want, because he is the head of the union. and Burns wants 10 break that up. and Burns will get Comp CTS before they get through and didn't Mi Stinemann ask you: 'Wh. do they want to get Darrow? and didn't you say: Oh, he has been defending the unions, and is a prominent man on their side. Didn't Stneman ask you where you got the money for Lockwood and didn't you say: Outside parties furnished 1t, that Darrow never gave you any money to fix jurors. and didn't you say then, after you had talked for some length: For Gods sake don't repeat this conversationg
 T did not, or anything like il" replied Franklin.
 Mir. Davis had told me he probably could get me off with two years: that l went home to Mrs. Franklin and told her that if I got off with two years and served my time. which I thought was my duty to do. that she would be taken care of by MT. Darrow. and her remarks to me ar that time were what caused me to change She said. Bert, admire the stand you are taking. and I agree with you on what you have said. but If you bring one dollar of dishonest money into my house, I will leave you in 2f hours and then is when I quit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
Gompers Denies Charge

Washington. June 4.-samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. today said of Detective Bert Franklin's testimony in the Darrow trial at Los Angeles
 of whole cloth. I do not know Frank lin and I never have had any deals with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-05
Fitzgerald Explains Gut

Washington. June 4.-Representative Fitzgerald today told the House that the Panama canal appropriation, though cut sl6 7s0 000 in committee was based on data supplied by Colonel Goethals, in charge of the work.
 "CoIonei Goethas was given practically everybody for which he aslSed'' said Chairman Fitzgerald.
 It was predicted that the canal would be finished much sooner than the most sanguine expected.