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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-04-23

II was under great strain nursing a
relative through three months sick
ness" writes Mrs. J.. G. Van De Sande,
kept me from breaking down. I will
never be without It," DO you feel tired
ana worn outr No appetite and food
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-04-23
WAR BOOSTS GRAIN PRICES
Wheat and Corn Rise on News OF
HostiIities

Chicago, April 23.--Active hostili-
ties in Mexico gave decided lift to
grain prices.
Wheat and corn each rose more
than a cent bushel.
Enlarged speculation accompanied
the advance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-04-23
"Haye Plenty Of Money

Washington, April 23.--Majority
Leader Underwood announced that
he did not expect to act on any bill
appropriating money for war pur-
poses in Mexico at the present time.
1--WE have plenty of money now un-
less the president expects I'd march
to Mexico City" said Mr.. Underwood.
"As far as | know the president has
no such intention"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-04-23
Coal and Ammunition Shipped.

New Orleans, April 23.-Heayy ship.
ments of coal and ammunition were
made by the United States quarter
masters department from here. One
hundred and twenty-five cars of coal
went direct to Galveston to be used
for coaling transports. Ten cars OF
ammunition went to points along the
Mexican border. 1t is understood that
other large shipments will follow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-04-23
NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF
Wotherspoon Assumes Place Re
lnquished by Wood.

Washington, April 23.-Major Gen
.eral William w. Wothers poon has as
sumed his duties as chief of staff of
the army, succeeding Major General
Leonard Wood.
General Wood has been selected to
be commander-in-chief OF the army
In the event that II IL sent into Mexi.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-04-23
LIND CALLS HuERTA
CLEVER AND BRUTAL.

Washington. April 23.--"Huer-
ia is the most remarkable, re-
sourceful and clever man In
Mexico. but at the same time
he Is a brutal wretch" said
John Lind. special ambassador
to Mexico, to Minnesota
friend in Washington.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-04-23

Vera Cruz, Mex. April 23.-Com-
plete investment of Vera Cruz by ma
rines of the United States force was
begun early in the day. AS the ma
rines were landed the battleship fleet
shelled the southern portion of the
city.
Before day broke 1900 marines and
bluejackets had been landed from the
transports and battleships in addi-
tion to the storming party of 1900
which had captured the Mexican Gus
toms house and shipping district.
Fighting is being continued by fed
eral riiemen from housetops in the
outskirts of the city. The greater
part of Vera Cruz is in the hands of
Americans.
5attIeships Open Fire on City.
AS the marines were landed there
was a continuous accompaniment of
firing from the battleships in the har-
Dor. The fire was directed at the
southern part of the city, which had
been deserted by all but combatants.
Major Buffers force of marines took
possession of all the larger houses
and buildings, routing many of the
rifiemen, who had kept up the fire
from the housetops.
Consul Canada gave out state
ment that the city will be quiet be-
fore evening. Copies of a proclama-
tion issued by Rear Admiral Fletcher
requesting cooperation of the mayor
and municipal authorities in restoring
order were distributed over the city.
The number of those killed and
wounded In the last engagement Is
said to be small as the Mexicans fired
from the shelter of the housetops and
the marines effected their landing and
investment Of the city so quickly that
resistance was almost impossible.
Noncombatants Escape Injury.
Foreigners and Mexican noncom.
batants who were marooned in hotels
In the heart of the center of disturb
ance we're told by American officers
they would be protected None OF
them has been injured. Many were
taken aboard American and German
ships in the harbor.
Admiral Fletcher's proclamation to
the mayor. chief of police and citizens
OF Vera Cruz read:
1T has become necessary for the
naval forces of the United States of
America, now at Vera Cruz, to land
and assume military control of the
customs wharves of Vera Cruz. Your
cooperation is requested to preserve
order and prevent loss of life.
1T Is not the intention of the Unit,
cd States naval forces to interfere
with the administration of civil az
fairs of Vera Cruz more than Is neces'
sary for the purpose of maintaining q
condition of law and order and en-.
force such sanitary conditions as are
needed to meet military requirements.
Full Protection Promised.
1T II desired that the civil oficiala
Of Vera Crus shall continue In the
AonaaelA 11Fi7ifa -ot- THAR oncpnAtiaas
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-04-23

won't digest? 1t isn't the spring wealth
er. You need Electric Bitters. Start 4
months treatment today; nothing bet.
ter for stomach. liver and Kidneys. N
back. 800 ana Si.Se. 6 year nssSSiSk
ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-04-23
SituatiOninCO|OradO
Most Crave.
THIRTY KILLED
Women and Children Comprise
Majority Of Victims In
Industrial Strife.

Denver, April 23.-All Colorado
shuddered with horror as the details
of the fourteen-hour battle fought at
Ludlow was revealed in newspaper
dispatches from Trinidad and official
reports to Acting Governor Fitzgerald
from militiamen in the field.
Thirty-three known dead probably
twenty three of whom are women and
children, score missing and more
than a score wounded is the toll
taken by the battle which the United
Mine Workers have already named
'the slaughter of the innocents."
With arms ready, both sides are
awaiting a resumption Of the blood let.
ting and fears are expressed that
should 1t be renewed the slaughter
will exceed that of the first battle.
Several companies of militia, re-
cruited from mine guards employed
by the coal operators, are encamped
at Ludlow, and it is charged set fire
to the tents. Trinidad dispatches say
they were preparing for a machine
gun sortie from their position along
the Colorado and Southern railway
tracks at each side of the Ludlow
railroad station.
On the surrounding hills, sheltered
ers awaited the attack, while their
ranks were being swelled by grim
faced men who tramped over the hills
in the darkness, carrying guns and
ammunition from neighboring union
camps.
Foreigners Ask Protection.
Italian, Greek and Austrian miners
have appealed to their consular rep
resentatives for protection. John Me
Lehman, district president of United
Mine Workers. telegraphed the Red
Cross from Trinidad to be ready to
render aid.
the death without thought of quar-
ter.
Major p. j. Hamrock, commanding
the troops at Ludlow, reported to Ad-
jutant General Chase that thirty
three persons had been killed He was
not in a position to state what the
strikers losses had been He said
his forces were surrounded on all
sides by the strikers lines. which ex.
tend back three miles,
In Trinidad the situation is scarce
ly less acute. Strikers crowded about
the union headquarters and with the
image of the flaming tents of Ludlow
before their eyes demanded guns and
cried for an opportunity to attack the
mine guards and militia.
Ludlow camp is a mass of charred
debris and buried under it is a story
of horror unparalleled in the history
of American industrial warfare. In
the holes which had been dug under
the tents for their protection against
rife and machine gun fire women
and children perished when the
flames swept over their colony.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

stammered Maheu. I'D only
make an ass Of myself"
stephen. pleased at having pre-
vailed upon him, tapped him on
the shoulder.
You'll say what you feel, and
it viii do very we'll"
His mouth fun of food. Daddy
Jollycorpse. the swelling of whose
legs was abating, listened shalS-
ing his head all the while. There
was a momentary silence. When
they had potatoes, the children
gorged themselves with them and
kept quiet. Then. after having
cleared his mouth, the old man
muttered slowly:
You may say what you like,
and 1t will be as if you hadn't
said ANYTHING at all I've seen a
lot of that sort of thing in my
time. Forty years ago they drove
us out OF the directors house. and
with the fiat OF. the sword. To
day they may receive you, but
You'H get no more answer out of
them than out of this wall Why
not? They've got the brass, and
they don't care a straw
They kept silent once more,
Maheu and stephen wiped their
mouths and got up. They did not
exchange another .worG, and left
the family sitting, sad and mute,
before the empty plates. ON their
way they took Levaque and Pier
ron; then they all went 20 Rasse
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

bread.
You know that we count upon
YOU to be our spokesman Ste
phen said suddenly to Maheu.
The latter was like one dumb
struck. His words refused to
come.
mo. that's too much of a good
thing" exclaimed Mother Maheu,
Il don't mind him going. but |
forbid him to be the bell-wether.
Why should he, more than anyone
else?"
Then stephen began to explain
very eloquently Maheu was the
best workman in the pit. the most
respected and liked; ever held UP
as an example for his common
sense. Consequently the miners
claims would. coming from his
lips, assume a decisive weight. At
first Stephen had been selected
to be spokesman. but he was at
Montsou too short a time: an old
er and better man would he lis
tened to with more Difference. In
short. the men wished to Conflde
their interests to the most
worthy; he could not refuse--it
would be cowardly
Mother Maheu could not re-
strain a movement Of despair.
"Go-go. my lad; go and pun the
chestnuts out OF the fire for the
others. You have my leave, after
all"
But III never be able to,
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

sympathy produced by the splen-
did dessert. His aunt had given
him such significant glances that
the young man could but show
himself very amiable, and try to
regain by his caressing way the
favor of the Gregoires. which
had been somewhat jeopardized
by his stories of pillage.
The man servant was bringing
in the coffee when the maid look
ing terror stricken, followed close
on his heel.
They are here." she cried.
She was alluding to the dele
gates. Doors opened and closed;
it was as if a breath of fear blew
through the walls that divided
them from the adjacent rooms.
Show them into the drawing
room" said Mr.. Hennebeau.
Around the table the guests
looked at each other with an
expression of insuperable fear.
The room became silent at once;
they wanted to recommenCe their
jokes; they pretended to put the
sugar in their pockets; they sug-
gested that the plate should he
hidden. But the director re-
manned grave and the laughter
died away; the loud voices fell
to whispers. deputation, which
was being shown in, sounded
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
$3.50 Silk Lace and Net $500
Waists Are Priced at ~

The result of one Of the best waist buys"
we have record Of Styles as welcome as
the morning sun, and as timely.
When the fashions show tendency to the
soft, friIly things, here comes sale of just
such waists. When women arc seeking
waists for their new suits, for the separate
skirts that are so good y this season-s
sale of waists Alloyer silk laces and shadow
-daintly traced pattcrns-over chif
fons chifrons show in collars, in vestees, in
the short sleeves The laces are white or
cream the chiffons are colored-high colors
greens, canary, rose, peach, flesh and
black
You will like them.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

When Stephen Lantier, his friend
Maheu, and the other coal miners of
Voreux 90 to the mine offices to draw
their fortnightly wages they are as
founded to find a notice posted an
rouncing a reduction in their scale of
pay.
This is q crushing blow to the min
ers, for, by toiling long hours and
taking their wives and children into
the mines to work with them, they are
able under the present scale to earn
barely enough to keep body and soul
together Before they have decided
what action to take a serious acCiGent
occurs in the mine. Little Johnny
Maheu is injured so badly that he will
be cripple for life
The miners decide to strike unless
the company will grant their demands.
Hennebeau, director of the company,
is discussing the situation with some
friends at his home.
CHAPTER III.
(Cortinued From Sundays Ameri-
cam
TIE ladies tried to stop him and
to change the conversation
by inquiring after his
daughters. He was obliged TO
talk of them. Lucy was at Mar
chiennes, practicing her scales
with d friend. Jane had just be-
gun the head of an old beGgar.
But all this was said anyhow; he
did not take his eyes off the di-
rector, absorbed in the perusal of
his dispatches and obliVious of
the presence of his guests. Be
hind this fiimsy paper he instinc-
lively felt the influence of Paris,
the instructions of the board. that
would decide the issue of the
strike Hence he came back to
the subject of the strike in spite
of himself.
what have you decided to do?"
he asked, abruptly.
Mr.. Hennebeau started, then
replied by something vague:
Wei" see"
No doubt you are strong, YOU
can afford to wait" said Deneu
lin. scarcely conscious that he was
speaking to anyone but himself
You can afford to wait. but III
go to she wall if the strike spreads
TO Nandame. 1t doesn't signify
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

neur's where the delegates of the
neighboring villages were arr1v-
ing, group by group. When the
twenty members of the deputa-
tion were all come, the conditions
to he opposed TO those OF the
company were settled, and they
started for Montsou. A sharp
northeaster swept the paved
high road. 1t struck 2 o'clock
when they reached the directors
house.
To start with, the servant left
them in the courtyard and closed
the house door upon them; when
he came back he showed them
into the drawing room and drew
aside the curtains.
The softened daylight, filtering
through the lace CT ftains. fell
into the room And the miners,
all very neat and clean, dressed
in their best, shaved that very
morning, their yellowish hair and
mustaches trimmed, felt, when
left 10 themselves. awkward and
afraid to sit down.
(To Be Continued.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
Studying Thrilling Story Prepares One to Ap-
preciate Fine Points of Picture.

Are YOU reading Germina?' Don't you you will
ENJOY teh pictures of Geminal at the Alamo No the week
OF March 10 much more If you do read the story?
Pahe Freres and The Georgian American aiating
give you the novzed version of Germna and other equally
strong picture plays published The Georgian and Sunday
American just before the pictures shown
Reading the story of the play does not spoil the dramatic
presentation for fits for thorough appreciation of the
fine points of the production Hundreds persons Phadel
pha went to Dsae many times before they fully under
stood and appreciated the entire play Had they read novezed
of the play before their first visit the other visits would
not have been necessary
YOU have here chance to read the gripping story of love,
and poverty and high society and intrigue called Germa
hen f in the InSi
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

that I've renewed the plant of the
Jean Bart. cane only manage 20
keep standing by an incessant
output, seeing that it is the only
pit / have, and ] don't like the
look of things, l assure you"
This involuntary confession
seemed to strike Mr.. Hennebeau.
He was listening, and a whole
plan was born then and there in
him. in the event of the strike
turning out badly, why not take
advantage of it to aggravate mat
ters. even to the ruin of, neighbor
Deneulin. and then buy his con-
cession of him at a song. 1t was
the surest wax TO regain the fa-
: vor of the Montsou board. whose
dream these many years had been
TO get possession of Nandame.
IF the Jean Bart worries you
as much as all that, why not dis
pose Of it to u.s."
MIR. Deneulin wasSalready re-
GREETING his lamentations.
Never while l live" he ex-
claimed.
The company made merry over
his excitement, and at the mo-
table they had managed to drop
the strike. An apple charlotte
was voted delicious. And the la
dies seemed TO get their turn of
the conversation now. They dis
cussed recipes in reference to the
pineapple, which met with appro-
baton quite as enthusiastic as
that bestowed upon the former
dish. Cheese, candied fruits, pears
and grapes ended by putting them
in the good humor so necessary
to the termination of "a copious
breakfast. All spoke at once,
having become very affectionate
and confidential, while the serv-
ant filled their glasses with some
kind of Rhenish wine, instead Of
champagne, voted vulgar.
And the projected union OF
Paul and Cecily certainly ad-
vanced d serious step amid this
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE,

Then see it in the films !
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
A Sale OF Silk Dresses at SIS
MatChless Values at
$lS.75 and $21.75
Chiffon Taffetas and Crepes de Chine
for Street Wear

Chambelin- Johnson Dul3ose Sale!
o al
machss values another
this when standing the
threshold $213 $1,000?
The that at least we will tomorrow.
You have read know what tafa de chine
ufed skirts
rd odce with shadow lace collars and ee, drop shouder$he
be the beomnge shade,
Copenhagen or black.
day of savings!
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
More Of Those Splendid s 4 95
Wash Silk Shirts at e.

Twice before they have gone III day
We have secured enough now to tell you of
them again.
Undoubtable values. " saving in every
one Ii shows in the quality of the wash
silk, in the way they are fashioned.
White silk with variollsly wide stripes of
blue, gray lavender and black, low turn
back collars, small sailor collars drop
shoulders, raglan and set-in sleeves, soft
cuffs
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

crushing on the carpet of the ad-
jacent drawing room.
~ hope you'll take your coffee
first" said Madame Hcnnebeau
to her husband, lowering her
voice.
mo doubt they can wait"
He felt nervous, and prtcked up
his ears for every sound from
the next room. though ostensi-
billy and indifferently toying with
his spoon,
Paul had got up with Cecily,
and made the young girl put her
eye to the keyhole. They were
choking with laughter and whis-
pered very low.
DO you see them?"
Yes. | see a stout one, with
two smaller ones behind him"
What do YOU think of their
cut throat faces?'
Il think they are very nice"
Suddenly Mr.. Hennebeau rose
from his chair, saying that the
coffee was too hot, and that he
would take it later on. AS he left
the room he put his finger to his
lips to recommend prudence.
They had all seated themselves,
and remained round the table.
silent. not daring to move,
anXiously listening to what was
9oing on between their host and
these men with their rough
CHAPTER ~.
The Miners Demand.
" T a meeting held at Ras-
~ seneur's on the previous
night Stephen and some Of
his fellow worlmen had chosen
the delegates that were to wait
upon the director the next morn
ing. When. during the evening,
Mother Maheu found out that her
husband was to form part OF the
deputation she felt very defect
ed: 1she asked him whether he
wanted them to be turned into
the street to allow himself to be
thus dragged into this bother,
Maheu himself had not accepted
without reluctance. and he re-
manned i'll at ease, afraid at heart.
In spite of their undeserved hard
ships, both, when the moment for
action came. relapsed into the
resignation of their race, appre-
hensive of what tomorrow might
bTlliS lOIlus lTSletIltiS 10 DOW
down submissively. In all mat
ters relating to their everyday
existence he generally appealed
to his wife's judgment, which.
upon the whole, was sensible
one. This time. however, he got
angry: the more that he secretly
shared her fears.
Leave me alone" he said to
her, getting into bed and turning
his back to the wall. at would
be plucky to leave my mates in
the lurch, wouldn't it? Besides
am doing what is right"
She got into bed also. Neither
of them spoke. Then, after a
long silence. she answered.
You are right: yes, YOU had
better go. But, look here, old
man, we're done for"
They had their breakfast at
noon. because the appointment
was for o'clock at Rasseneur's,
whence they would proceed to
Mr.. HennebeaG's. They had moth
ing but some potatoes. AS there
was only a small scrap of butter
left. no one touched it. 1t would
do for supper, with some slices OF
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24
LAuRENs PLANS EXHIBIT.

DUBLIN, Feb. 24-It has been de-
clded by the Twelfth District Fair
A Associauon TO arrange an exhibit OF
Iaurens County resources for the
state fair at Macon next fall.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-24

We have another fine lot of
those house dresSeSat ST. They
"took" spLendidly before quite
naturally. The values are un-
usual. Ginghan1s, Chambrays,
Percales, plain and patterned.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-16

of Cooke county and citizens con-
tributed and formed a stock COM
pany and put it on it's feet years
ago. 1t will now, if dame rumor
is correct, become Republican,
turning completely around from
any position it has ever taken in
the past. This is a good period
for the making of newspaper sales
and the editor of The Times was
shrewd enough to take advantage
of the situation and the panicky
condition Of the nerves of the
natives at the time, to make a
most advantageous sale.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-16
Amateur Baseball League.

Formal organization of the National
Amateur Baseball league has been
completed in Chicago with the cleo
ton of officers and the adoption of
rules. E. C. Patterson of New York
was elected president Other officers
are: First vice president, Clayton @.
Tcwnes, Cleveland: second vice presi-
dent, Jesse S. Smith. Chicago: secre.
tary and treasurer. E. C. Seaton, Chi
cago; directors, George Buedhell. Louis,
vile, KY; F. W. Rostock. Cleveland.
o.; r. G. Johns. st. Paul; Harry Lou.
denslager. Columbus, o.; G. D. Turner.
Gary. Ind: r. Fl Abeken, ST. Louis.
and Jesse S. Smith. Chicago. 1t was
decided to open the season May ! and
close In time to hold the championship
series before Oct 10 Each city will
organize Its own league, the member.
ship being confined to those players
who have not received pay for playing
baseball or who are not under con,
tract to professional clubs.
Rules of the national commission will
govern the association. The meeting
adjourned. to be reconvened at the call
Of the president b.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-04-16
Homemade Hair Tonic.

An old fashioned hair tonic, that is
really helpful In starting new growth
and preventing falling hair. is made
from cents worth of castor oil. 5
cents worth of pure grain alcohol and
8 cents worth Of bergamot Shake
all well together until thoroughly
mixed. and apply by parting the hair
in strands. and rubbing the tonic right
into the scalp with the tips of the
fingers. Only very little Of the tonic
is applied and efforts should be made
to get 1t right on the scalp, not the
hair. rubbing thoroughly. It is of
course very greasy. although thinned
by the alcohol and for few days
afterward the hair is likely to look
rather more "slick" than modern
fashion approves, but little rubbing
with bay rum removes this oiliness.