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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
FATAL STORM IN ARKANSAS
Seven Persons Dead and More Than
Score Injured.

Sesch TeFsons 0eau ana wore nan q
Score Injured.
Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 27.-Seven
persons are known to have been killed
and more than a score injured in a
tornado which swept portions of Lin
coin, Jefferson and Arkansas counties.
The greatest destruction was reported
near Almyra, in the prairie and rice
lands of Arkansas county.
Mrs. Ed Johnson, her three children,
hired man named McClain and an
unidentified stranger who was stop
ping at the Johnson home all were
killed.
The husband and an infant child
were severely injured. Perhaps a
score of persons were injured when
their homes were destroyed
A child by the name OF Hamilton is
known to have been killed near Swan
Lake, Arkansas county. Seven injured
were placed on relief train to be
taken to hospital In Pine Bluff.
At Terry, in the northern part of
Lincoln county. several residences
were destroyed and Dr. Williams and
his wife were caught In the wreckage
of their home. both being seriously in
iured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28

Wlckersham instructs District Attor.
ney to Investigate.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-Attorney
Seneral Wickersham reported to Pres
ident Taft that in his opinion the strik.
ers at Lawrence, Mass, had been de-
MED their constitutional rights by
municipal authorities and that he had
ordered that sweeping federal in.
vestigation be made.
He declared he had instructed the
district attorney at Lawrence TO in.
vestigate.
This information was transmitted
from the White House by telephone
to Representativ Berger.
Representative Berger said he gath
cred that federal prosecutions of those
responsible for the extreme repressive
measures against the strikers were i'm
pending.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
Taft to Consider Strike.

Washington, Feb. 27-Representa-
dive Berger of Wisconsin, after a call
at the White House. said that Presi-
dent Taft had promised him to take
up with Attorney General Wickersham
the Lawrence tMass.) strike. Repre-
sentative Henry, chairman of the
house committee on rules, announced
that his committee would act this
week on the Berger resolution for an
invsstigatep ef labor conditions
ameae tsxt1le workers Of the country.
16c12fnn04 N ~ Lewrsaes strike.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
TROOPS HELD IN READINESS
British officials Preparing for Gigantic
Coal Strike.

London, Feb. 2s-There is no at
tempt to disguise the dangers of a
general strike growing out of the Inn
pending coal miners strike. Every in
dustry is threatened and officials have
begun elaborate precautions to meet
any emergency that may arise
The first steps taken were to assure
that transportation shall not be in
terrupted. All regular troops In Eng
land and Scotland were ordered to be
ready for service at a moments no
tice. Cars for their transportation
were ordered gathered at every sarri-
son town.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
ACTION DELAYED
IN THE HOUSE
Resolution for Lawrence
Probe Goes Over.
GILLETTE OPPOSES PLAN
Massachusetts, Congressman Declares
That State is Able to Cope With the
Situation Without the Aid of the
Federal Government.

Situation Without the Aid OF the
Federal Government.
Washington, Feb. 2S-The strike sit
uation in Lawrence. Mass, was taken
up in the house. but an effort TO in
quire into the alleged abuses of strik-
ers by soldiers and police failed. Rep
resentative Wilson OF Pennsylvania,
chairman of the committee on labor,
sought authorization for his committee
to undertake an investigation. He
had introduced resolution providing
$4,000 for the work.
Every one knows what the situa-
ton is at Lawrence" said Mr.. Wilson
eff the statements in the press are
to be believed they show a horrible
condition there-a condition that is a
disgrace to Massachusetts"
Representative Gillette of Massachu-
setts promptly objected and defended
his state He said he was certain
Massachusetts would be able to cope
with the situation without the aid of
the federal government Under the
rules of the house the matter went
over
Instructions sent by Attorney Gen.
eral Wickersham to District Attorney
French at Boston included directions
for an inquiry into the action OF the
Massachusetts, authorities in withhold
ing from citizens the constitutional
rights of unhampered travel from state
to state and also whether the inter
state commerce law has been violated
by preventing railroads from carrying
out their contracts to transport strik-
ers' children out of Lawrence.
The department of commerce and la
Dor also is watching developments
closely Agents are in Lawrence TO
see that there are no violations of the
contract labor law.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
DENIES MAKING
ATTACK ON TAFT
Roosevelt Will Not Be Drawn
Into Personalities.
AGAIN EXPLAINS POSITION
Declares He is for Popular Rule, With
IN Equitable Division of Prosperity
for the Business Man, the Wage
Garner and the Farmer.

Garner and the Farmer.
Boston, Feb. 2s.-Although Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt has declared his
Intention of making straightout fight
for the presidential nomination he let
II be known that he would not be
drawn into personal controversy
with the present administration. The
colonel was angered by statements
published that he had said President
Taft was not progressive.
He said that in his political confer
ences Monday, during which he was
reported to have made the statement,
President Taft's name had not been
mentioned and that his opinion in re-
gard to the administration had not
been asked or expressed.
Colonel Roosevelt repeated his state
nent that he had not taken his pres.
ent position for personal reasons and
he made 1t clear that he did not pro-
pose to make the issue in any sense a
personal one.
Colonel Roosevelt was asked to ex-
plain the position he would maintain
during the campaign. In reply he is
sued the following statement:
Columbus Speech His Platform.
Il could not more definitely state my
position on the great issues Of the day
Ahnn 10 L. r,la h,.~
speech and again before the Massa
chusetts legislature. In addition to
calling attention to what I there said
on the question OF popular government
also call particular attention to what
said at Columbus on the business
situation and the proper attitude OF
the government toward business. so as
to insure conditions that will make
for the prosperity of the business
world and OF all our people.
"1n my Ohio speech l dwelt with
emphasis upon the two great subjects
Of immediate moment to our people
the need of having real. and not
merely nominal, popular rule, and the
need of securing prosperity for the
business man. the wage Garner and
the farmer alike.
"As then said most emphatically
believe that 1t Is necessary to have an
equitable division of prosperity, but
that 1t behooves us to keep in mind
that we cannot divide the prosperity
unless the prosperity Is there to di
vide, and that, to secure the well be
Ing OF the business world is emphat
ically In the interest of every either
Of the United States"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
Worst Blizzard Of the Winter.

Milwaukee, Feb. 27.-The worst
blizzard of the winter swooped down
on Milwaukee during the night. The
storm came with such suddenness
that the street railway company was
taken unawares and thousands OF peo-
pie were compelled to wade through
snow to their places OF employment.
several street car lines being block
AIDED.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28

Chicago. Feb. 2S.--Mrs. Louise Ver.
milya, accused of the murder OF Po-
liceman Arthur Bisonnette, whose
trial has been set for Thursday, will
be wheeled daily into the courtroom
In an invalid's chair. Mrs. vermilya
has recovered from the effect of poi
son which she took In an attempt at
suicide after her arrest, but rheuma-
tism has made her wrists and ankles
almost helpless
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
Beer Prices Are Advanced.

Jersey City, N. j., Feb. 2S.-Brewers
throughout this section have served
netics ON saloonkeepers that on March
/ there will be another increase In the
price Of beer. Letters sent out by the
brewsvs set forth that the Ingredients
tat 80 into beer have gone up In
De1cs.s The saloonkespers' price will
- lnersased By about 5 per cent
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 2S.-Five girl
pickets who were stationed along Ha-
verhill and Avon streets to beg tex
tile workers to join the strike were
gathered in by the police on charges
OF disorderly disturbance. They were
locked up at headquarters.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
STORMS SWEEP
THE COUNTRY
Traffic Delayed From Allan
tic to Pacific.
SEVERE In SOUTHWEST
Conditions In Colorado, New Mexico
and Western Kansas Declared TO Be
the Worst of the Season--Wire Com
nunicstion Seriously Interrupted.

Washington, Feb. 27.--Storm condi-
tions extend from the Rocky noun
tains to the Atlantic coast, with rain
and thunder storms in the South and
heavy fall of wet snow north of the
Ohio river. The storm was central
over Southern Illinois and is moving
eastward.
A heavy snow storm is raging
throughout the Lower Lake region
and Ohio valley. More than three
inches of snow has fallen In many
sections and the fall continues.
Both railroad and telegraph COM
panies are experiencing great difficult
ties as result of the storm. Wire
conditions universally are bad. Snow
drifts have caused much delay on
steam roads and on many lines snow
plows are being used to facilitate the
movement of trains.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28

Chicago. Feb. 2s.-Jewels valued
Ct $500, accidentally dropped by Mrs.
Catherine M. Graves In a sink. were
recovered from sewer in front OF
the Graves home on the West Side.
Gix diamond rings and set OF ear.
rinso set with diamonds formed the
ty1aeurs Of Mrs Graves.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
THREE TOTS DIE IN FIRE
Thirty Others Saved by Heroism of
Nurse i'm Kentucky.

Lexington, KY, Feb. 2S.-Three chill
dren are missing and are believed to
have been burned to death in a fire
which destroyed the Colored Orphans
home here. Thirty other children
were saved by the heroism of Mrs.
Mary Edison, one of the officials Of
the home.
She first discovered the fire, broke
q window pane on the second floor
and took the children out over the
porch OF the building.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
CAPITALIST HIT BY AUTO
New York MultirilIionairs Dies From
Injuries.

New York, Feb. 2s.-William Henry
Hall, wealthy retired capitalist. is
dead from injuries received when he
was struck by an automobile.
Mr.. Hall stepped from the curb, In
tending to board . street car. He
was holding his umbrella and he did
not see the approaching automobile.
The chauffeur rushed the injured
man to the hospital. whore he died
shortly afterward Mr.. Hall was six
ty-eight years old and leaves . fortune
estimated at $5,000,000
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
MRS. STEVENS
RECEIVERS
After Years of Suffering.
Tells How Her Health
Was Regained.
Waurika, Okla. -" had female trou-
bles for seven years, was all run down,

and so n ervous /
could not do any,
thing. The doctors
treated me for diff
ferent things but did
me no good. ] got
SO bad that ! could
not sleep day or
night. While in this
condition l read of
Lydia E. Pinkham's >
Vege table Com
pound, and began
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28

ert Balm, the first juror sworn to try
James b. Mcnamara, the confessed
dynamiter, now serving a life term In
San Quentin prison.
The original charge against Frank
lin of having bribed Balm was dis.
missed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
DARROW DETECTIVE GUILTY
Admits Trying to Influence McNa
mara Trial Juror.

Los Angeles, Feb. 2S.-Bert Frank
lin, formerly a detective employed by
Clarence s. Darrow, pleaded guilty to
having attempted to Influence" Rob
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
"PRAY AND SAY NOTHING"
Judges Admonition to Snsed Jury At
Fort Worth.

Fort Worth.
Fort Worth, Tex, Feb. 2S.-"Get
down on your knees and pray for wis
dom in reaching a verdict, but send
nae no more communication"
Such was the message sent the jury
in the trial of j. B. Sneed after Judge
Swayne had been informed that the
Jury wished to report finally their
disagreement.
Sneed's trial ended Saturday. He
was accused OF the murder of Captain
A. G. Boyce, ST., whose son eloped
with Sneed's wife.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
RAIL TRUST SUIT ON TRIAL
Action Against Lake Shore Most I'm
portant Yet Undertaken.

portant Yet Undertaken.
Columbus, O., Feb. 2S.-The govern.
ment antitrust suit against the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern rail
way, the Hooking Valley railroad and
other railroads and other coal corpo-
Yations charged with conspiracy IN re-
straint of the coal industry, was schsd-
uled to open in the federal court here.
This suit, 1t is expected, will prove
enc Of the most important yet brought
~ the government under the 0Aerman
NV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
MICHIGAN IS FOR COLONEL
Governor Osborn Says Republicans
Will Nominate Roosevelt.

Lansing. Mich, Feb 27.--"The state
nent OF Theodore Roosevelt rings
true. 1t is just like him." said Gov
ernor Chase s. Osborn In signed
statement.
III the Republican party has not
lest its sense completely and its inter-
sst IN the masses. and 1t has not, It
VIII nominate Theodore Roosevelt.
MisAigaa sentiment u for him three
- ooD.s
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
TWO DIE IN HOTEL BLAZE
Others May Have Perished In Flames
at Portland, Ore.

at Portland, Ore.
Portland, Ore. Feb 27.-Two men
are dead and several others are said
to have perished in a fire which broke
out in the Gilman House. Edward
Gilmore. aged fifty, dropped dead from
excitement and an unidentified man
leaped from the fourth floor of the
building and was dashed to death on
the pavement.
Fifty men, women and children had
narrow escapes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
BAD NEWS FATAL TO WOMAN
Drops Dead When Informed Of Family
Tragedy.

0tVP0 SSat uu0tHsVo ~ asutty
Tragedy.
Brookfield, Mo-. Feb. 28.-Mrs. John
M. Epperson fell to the floor dead
when she received word that her
daughter, Mrs. Millie Perry, had been
slain by her husband, who then COM
mitted suicide at Salida, Colo.
Mrs. Perry, who was sixteen years
old, eloped year ago with Perry, who
was sixty-three years old
Women Have Narrow Escape.
Waseca, Mimi, Feb. 27.-Fire de-
stroyed the depot Of the Minneapolis
and ST. Louis and Chicago and North
western railroads here. The eating
heuse next door was also consumed.
TAree women sleeping in the eating
house narrowly escaped In their night
elethss.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28

Pinesalve ACTS LIKE PoULrIcI
CarbOljzed Eosssn o. an sxIs DIst a5tt -
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1912-02-28
Foley Kidney Pills

Tonic in action, quick in results. VIII
cure any case Of kidney or bladder dis
order not beyond the reach OF N medicine
No need to say more.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03

Wilkinson. Ahe rules and regula-
tions governing this contest are to be
supplied by Mr. Wilkinson. and also
the awarding Of the prizes. 1t is his
intention to organize girl industrial
clubs, and this money is to be divided,
or given to the winners in the con-
tests that Mr. Wilkinson originates.
Boys and girls desiring TO enter
these contests should keep in mind
the parties to write as to entering.
The first, the corn growing contest.
a free trip to Washington. is being
supervised by the agricultural depart
ment and our state agent is Mr.. w. D.
Bentley OF Yukon All communica-
tions relative to this contest should
be addressed to him
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
PRIZES OFFERED BY
SENATOR GORE

Washington, "a C.. April 3.-sena.
tor Cores offer OF free trip to Wasa-
ingtcn, which was contested for ~
over six thousand BOYS OF Oklahoma
last year. was won BY Mr. Phillip wolf
ot Kildare. Okla, Phillip raised eighty
five and one haif bushels on one acre.
and after being awarded the prize.
entertained BY Senator Gore, and the
secretary Of agriculture.
The senator has again renewed this
offer a free trip to Washington, to
the winner 10 this years contest
Those desiring to enter the corn grow.
Ing contest FOR this year. should write
70 Mr. W. D. Bentley. state agent OF
Oklahoma for the agricultural depart
ment, whose postosfice address is Yu-
kon. Okla Mr.. Bentley viii give ,he
boys Instructions, and the rules and
regulations governing the contest. and
then little later. the boys will re,
ceive from TIE agricultural depsrt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Harvey OF Ten.
afiy, N j.. had been staying a month
at Yoke Pond. Me- and started for
home The husband went on the trail
toward the depot the wife to follow
an hour or two later. On the summit
OF Boardman mountain he met an an
cry she-bear. which went for him.
Dropping bis pack he climbed a spruce
tree, just getting cut Of reach Of the
bears claws. In his haste he dropped
his mittens, and as the temperature
was near zero his hands were badly
frozen, and he had to strap himself
to the tree to keep from falling out.
Two hours later the wife came on the
trail to the scene, and the bear left
the tree and started growing for her
She was carrying the gun and fired
one shot That did not stop the brute.
but the second one did. aud left the
bear dead 10 feet away.-'rhe Chris
.lan Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03

meut bulletins instructing them m
corn growing. These bulletins are OF
great value in this work
kafir Corn Growing Contest.
He has also made an offer in cash
To the boys entering the kafir corn
growing contest This is a cash prize.
He has given fifty dollars to be given
IN this contest, the contest and the
awarding Of the prizes TO be governed
By Mr.. John w. Wilkinson Of the State
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
AT THE =.
PLAY HOUSES
Kozy THEATRE.

NOTE Commencing today rhe
Kozy runs only high class pictures.
Our pictures come direct from the
Empress theater, In Oklahoma city
Come and see the difference between
junk and first class photo plays.
When North and South Met a
stirring military play.
2
Who's Who?" champion comedy
"squick City Fire Company Come
and laugh
Song, Rainbow by Leroy Grady.
ADMISSION S AND 10 CENTS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
MANY LOST
IN WRECK

@++++++#%#+%+%% ,
+ Telegram by United Press. +
+ Perth, Austria. April g. i
; One hundred aud thirty lives j
+ were lost it is feared. in the !
: wreck Of the steamer Koomba }
: during a typhoon !
! The storm subsided today J
: and quantities Of wreekage !
; were washed to the beach. !
; Tugs were sent out to search !
; Tor the survivors. !
%#4@4@%%4&+#4%4 :
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
Police Court Calendar.

Lillian. Blanche Evelyn ana Thel.
ma were before Judge II, L. Grigsby
on the charge OF immoral conduct this
morning at o'clock. Each plead
guilty and were fined Vs. There was
one charge OF drunkenness and ed
Johnson, negro, was before The
court on the charge Of petty larceny
today The negro was fined $40 for
stealing a gun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
Chinese comnIerIona.

The exquisite complexion Of ths
young Chinese women is due to the
great care which they give their skin.
Generally speaking, the result is due
to massage.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
Pioneer In Good Move.

In the middle Of the sixteenth cen
tury a professor Of theology in strass-
burg insisted upon having individual
communion cups. and during the
plague in 1854 his demand was en-
forced.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
Art Medal Received.

Art Medal Received.
The art medal to be given to tie
young lady IN the Girls college who
makes the most improvement during
the year, has been received at the Fla.
teau jewelry store The medal Is
handsomely engraved and IS in the
shape Of a pallet It is to be awarded
by sorosis club. Amedal that Is to be
given in the county athletic contest is
also on display in the window at the
above establishment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
centIe spring u tiere.

Spring Is surely here strawberries
are on the market, fresh paint signs
are everywhere, mllady Is houscclean.
ing, samples for curtain materials are
the bane Of the clerks lives. gardens
are being planted, seed dealers are
busy, Easter bonnet sales are heavy,
and there Is business about the
whole town that shows that something
has happened Il must BE- spring.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
eanauet Al the EarIY.

Arrangements are being made to
serve the state National Protective
Banquet at the Early hotel on the
evening Of the 2sth OF April Eighty.
five plates win be laid. Delegates
from all over the state will be IN at.
tendance. Only members who have
secured new member during the
state membership contest viii be seat.
ed at the banquet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
cle aalna the Pavement

Cleaning the Pavement
The work or cleaning the pavement
in the outside districts of the city is
almost completed nd tho street com
missioner and his force of men vim
take up the work OF cleaning the down
town sections thoroughly in a lew
days. .. A. Temple chairman Of the
street and alley committee, is super.
intending the work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
Huff 70 Become Benedict.

FE"'' " ~NNNFIt DsHtuItt'
Cards we're received IN the city 10.
day announcing the approaching wed.
dine Of William Monroe Huif. formerly
OF this city, to Miss Bettie Sue phil.
lips OF Giadewaler Tex. The wedding
will occur on April at the home OF
the bride. The marriage Is the cul.
mlnatlon Of a long standing romance.
Ar- Huff was here for q number OF
years as shoe salesman IN the ID, i.
man & Lemon store. lie is now work.
ing at Dallas. Tex Miss Phillips
has visited here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
Short Stories
Of The Town
club Holds Good Meeting.

Club Holds Good Meeting.
THE New Age win be the subject
Of the next meeting Of the Cosmopoli-
tan club and Miss Margaret Mitchell
viii lead the meeting There was a
splendid interest shown in the meat
ing last night and the paper by Gu
gene HamiIson was excellent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-03
Club Woman Received.

The February edition OF the Okla
homa Club woman, the official organ
of the Federated clubs OF the state.
has been received III the city. The
magazine ls edited by Miss Mary Car.
mack McDougaI and grows better each
issue The publication ibis month lays
great stress on ihe Importance of civic
aitractiveness and improvements.
Club women are urged to make their
home towns prettler BY paying atten
ilon to civic work.