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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
SEES CAUSE FOR REJOICING
Conference on Race Betterment Quotes
Satisfying Statistics.

Battle Creek, Mich, Jan. 9.-Sig-
nificance of a declining death rate, ap-
parent increase in degenerative dis
eases and the causes of declining
birth rate were subjects discussed at
the opening session of the National
Conference on Race Betterment
Frederick l.. Hoffman of Newark,
N. j., estimated the worlds birth rate
at 343 a thousand and the world s
death rate at $50, leaving an annual
natural rate Of increase of 9.3 for each
thousand of population.
'The present rate of natural in
crease" he said, lis certain to grow
IL the downward tendency of the death
rate is further augmented by sanitary
improvement, particularly in the case
of uncivilized and primitive races.
There is no doubt concerning the
general Improvement in health condi-
tions throughout the world"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
STRIKER KILLED IN BATTLE
Shot in Fight With Deputy sheriffs at
Tacoma, Wash.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 9.-Andrew
Aronke, a striker, was shot and killed
in fight at the plant of the Tacoma
Smelling company. During the bat
tie between strikers and deputy sher-
ifs 200 shots were fired.
The firing is said to have started
from a bluff commanding the works
and eight deputy sheriffs on duty
nearest the shooting returned the
fire and then sought shelter.
From the protection of box cars
and other distractions they continued
firing while detail of seven deputies
made a flank attack on the men, fir,
ing from the bluff, and drove them off.
Smelter men employed by the com.
pany are on strike because their
working day was heightened from
nine to ten hours without increase in
nav
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
VILLA REPORTED CAPTURED
Rebel Leader Should Have Reached
Ojinaga Some Days Ago.

Presido, Tex, Jan. 9.-Though
there was considerable uneasiness
among members OF the Mexican rebel
junta here as to the whereabouts of
General Pancho Villa, it was believed
there was no foundation in rumors
that he had been captured by fed
erals.
Villa left Chihuahua City last week
with 1900 men and should have reach.
ed La Mula pass, south Of Ojinaga
Sunday night 1t is believed the rebel
chieftain may have encountered fed
eral force of 1000 under General Ben.
jamin Argumendo. If so it is prob
able a battle has been fought south
of La Mula pass.
The federals at Ojinaga, en-
couraged by recent successes, are as
suming the aggressive.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
VISCOUNT CROSS STRICKEN
Prominent British Statesman Dies at
Advanced Age.

London, Jan. 9.-Viscount Cross.
who was one of the most prominent
Conservative statesmen in England
about thirty years ago, died here,
eighty-one years old.
He held offices in several cabinets,
occupying at various times the secre'
taryship of state for the home depart.
ment, the secretaryship of state for
India and the post of lord privy seal.
He was a member of the house of
commons for twenty-four years and
sat in the house of lords for twenty
eight years, having been made peer
in 1886.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
MICHIGAN MAN BURIED ALIVE
Rescued After Ten Minutes Under
Tons of Sawdust.

Menominee, Mich, Jan. 9.-Buried
for ten minutes under tons of saw
dust in the sawdust burner OF the
Menominee Lumber company's plant
here, Adolphus Bergfeldt of Menomi-
nee fought his way to the top of the
burner and shouted for help, falling
unconscious as 1t arrived. Bergfeidt
was working on a slide at the top of
the burner. He slipped and fell. The
suction from the burner pulled him
under and the sawdust covered him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
TO BE GIVEN STOCKHOLDERS
Baltimore and Ohio Securities Held by
Union Pacific.

New York, Jan. S.-Baltimore and
Ohio railroad stock owned by the Tn.
ion Pacific will be distributed among
common stockholders in the latter
road as a dividend. according to a
decision reached by the executive
committee of thte Union Pacific.
The committee decided to recon-
mend this distribution, together with
SO per share cash, to the general
board of directors.
The executive committee also rec
commended that if the plan is carried
into effect the regular dividend be re-
duced from 10 to s per cent per an
num-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
Puts Ban on Publicity.

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 8.-Report-
ers wandered about the Indianapolis
police headquarters without place
to loaf, the press room having been
abolished on the orders of Samuel
Perrott, who become chief Of police
when Mayor Joseph K. Bell took Of
Ace. It was the new chiefs first move
70 put up the bars against publicity In
~ poilee department,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
RAIL TRAFFIC PARALYZED
Protracted Rains AIong Western Slope
of Cascades.

Tacoma Wash, Jan. S.-The pro-
tracted rains along the western slope
of the Cascade range has practically
paralyzed railroad traffic in Western
and Southwestern Washington, ac-
cording to advices from many sections.
Aberdeen and Hoquaim are entire
ly cut off from rail communication. No
relief is in sight as the weather bu-
reau predicts twenty-four hours more
of rain
Landsldes between Ridgetield and
Vancouver, Wash, have blocked the
railroad tracks at several points. The
electric line betwe,a Chehalis and
Centralia has suspended operations
on account of floods.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
WAS PROMINENTLY MANI
Sir Joseph Dubuc Dies During Sojourr
at Los AnqeIes.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. Sir Jo-
seph Dubuc. seventyfhree years old,
former chief justice OF the province
Of Manitoba. died here after short
illness. He came here about six weeks
ago with his wife and youngest daugh-
ter to spend the winter.
For some time he was speaker OF
the provincial legislature and for
twenty-one years vice chancellor OF
the University of Manitoba.
King George v. knighted him two
years ago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
TALK DISSOLUTION PLANS
Conference over Western Union Re-
organization.

Washington, Jan Preliminary
plans for the disposition by the so
called telephone trust of its $29,000,-
600 worth of Western Union stock
were under consideration by c. C.
Todd, assistant and Attorney General
McReynolds.
Though no definite policy has been
outlined it is known that the attorney
general and Mr.. Todd would oppose
a pro rata distribution of the Western
Union shares among stockholders of
the American Telephone and Tele.
graph company.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
Antitrust Legislation Pro-
gram Completed.
PLATFORM IS FOLLOWED
and Views of the President Have
Been Adhered to in Preparation of
the Several Measures


Washington, Jan. 9.-The admins
tration's antitrust legislation program
has been completed so far as the pre-
liminary work of the house commit
tee on judiciary is concerned.
Bills have been prepared covering
every phase OF the trust question and
are ready for submission to the full
committee soon after congress reas-
sembles Monday.
The judiciary committee members
will confer next week with President
Wilson and the an trust legislation
details will be made clear.
Representative Clayton of Alabama
chairman of the committee, author
lied the announcement that in co
operation with Representatives Car.
lin of Virginia, chairman of the sub
mittee on trusts, and Representative
Floyd OF Arkansas he had finished the
preliminary work of the committee
OH Tire 0uDJCIl vi u uSt
The views of the president and oi
the Democratic party as expressed In
the national platform have been fol
lowed in the preparation of the bills
according TO Mr.. Clayton.
He declined to give the details oi
the proposed legislation, but said the
Sherman antitrust law had been left
intact
He also stated that one of the bills
would cover interlocking directorates
1t is known that this bill has been
drawn so it would not take effect un
til two years after its passage.
This is to permit corporations to ad
just themselves to any necessary re
organization. Members of the commit
tee believed that other large inter
ests will follow the example of ]. p
Morgan & Co. in Withdrawing from
directorates in other large concerns
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09

Young Women: Number Surprising
The number of young women who
sufferwith weak back, dizzy and
nervous spells, dull headache and
eaIiness is surprising Kidney and
bladder ills cause these troubles. bat
il Foley's Kidney Pills are taken as
directed relief follows promptly, and
the ills disappear. Contain no habit
forming drugs. For sale bv all drug
gists. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
..Dr. Holson's Ointment Heals Itchy
Eczprna

s.Dr. TIol sons Ointment Heals Itchy
Eczema.
The constantly itching. burning
sensation and other disagreable forms
of eczema. letter, salt rheum aud skin
eruptions promptly cured by DIR Hob
sons Eczema Ointment. Geo. w
Fitch of Mendoza, Ill. says - pur
chased box Of Or Hobsons Eczema
Ointment Have had Eczema ever
since the civil war. have been treated
by many doctors none have given the
benefit that one box of DIR. Hobson s
Eczema Ointment has. y Every suf-
ferer should try it. We're 80 positive
it will help you we guarantee it or
money refunded At all druggists or
by mail Soc. Pfeiffer Chemical Co. /,
Philadelphia and st. Louis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
Food Cans Must Be filled.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Containers
used for canned products must be
filed to the brim hereafter. The food
and drugs board held the can serves
both as a container and an index Of
the amount of food within. There
fore, it says, the container should be
filled as near capacity as Ia practi-
cable
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
BIG BRAZIL COMPANY FAILS
Forty-six Banks Involved by Liquida'
ton of Parent Firm.

Sau Paulo, Brazil, Jan. S.-The fail
ure was announced here of tthe In
corporadora company of Sac Paulo.
The failure involves forty-six banks
In the principal towns in thte state
of Sac Paulo. The banks affected
were all founded by the Incorporadora
company. Several foreign banks are
said to be the principal creditors.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
Will Appear Before Grand
Jury at Houghton.
IS GUARDED BY DEPUTIES
Arrangements for Appearance of Min
ers' Head Made by Attorney Gen.
With Governor Ferris.

Houghton, Mich, Jan. 9.-Charles
II. Meyer, president of the Western
Federation of Miners, returned to the
copper country accompanied by
Charles E. Tanner, auditor Of the
Federation, who was deported with
him on Dec. rs. The men came un-
der guard of deputy sheriffs and will
appear before a special grand jury.
Arrangements for Meyers return
were made by Grant Fellows, attor-
ney general of Michigan, after con
ference with Governor Ferris.
News of the sudden departure of
Meyer from Chicago was a surprise
to labor leaders here.
Few saw the labor leaders at
Houghton, as they kept in locked
stateroom until they arrived at Han.
cock. Several hundred men, evi
IDENTIFY union members, awaited Mr.
Meyer there and cheered as he
stepped from the train. Meyer went
to the Hotel Scout, where he was
domicled when the mob of Dec. 70 in
vaded the hotel and escorted Meyer
and Tanner to train in Houghton
1t was understood that as soon as
the grand jury has excused the men
they will leave for Washington to at,
tend the meeting of the executive
council of the American Federation
of Labor.
Against Union Recognition.
Allan Reese, chief counsel for the
mine operators, on request of the gov
ernor to ou line the case of the min,
ing companies without any reference
to the awful expense to the state,
asserted thai canvass of mine work
ers in the district had convinced the
companies that only % per cent OF
their employees were union members
that therefore the Federation did not
represent the men, though because OF
close organization of its members il
could stop all work at the mines.
Ten thousand men are at work, Mr.
Reese said, of whom $500 had beer
imported since the strike was begun
The companies, because of the atti
tude of both mine workers and citi
zens, he declared, could not accept
any arbitration plan that would in
clude recognition of the Federation.
The governor ascertained that every
company affected by the strike was
represented and then explained how
James Cunningham, state labor com
missioner, had collected sworn data as
to the number of men at work, theil
nationality and conditions under
which they were hired. He then reaC
the summary of Mr. Cunningham
which showed 1884 men employed
the day before the strike and S,724
employed now.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
Suffraaettes Are SUSPECTED.

Cheltenham, Eng, Jan. "a $780,
600 fire, supposedly set by ar
sonettes," destroyed the gymnasium
and geological and chemical laborato-
ries of St Paul's training school here
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
Constipation Poisons You.

If you are constipated, your entire
syste IN is poisoned by the waste matter
kept in the body serious results often
follow. Use Or. Kings New Life
Pills and you will soon get rid of con-
stipation. headache aud Other troubles.
25c at druggists or by mail Ii. K.
Bucklen & Co, Philadelhia and st.
Louis. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09

New York, Jan. 9.-The New York
chamber of commerce went on rec
ord as favoring the proposed advance
in railroad freight rates. The cham
feet
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
NO SMOkESTAck ON NEW
DANISH SHIP.

San Francisco, Jan. 9.-The
Danish motorship Siam, the
first vessel driven by oil burn
ing, internal combustion en-
gines to visit the Pacific coast,
arrived here from Copenhagen,
via the straits of Magellan.
The Siam has no boilers, no
stokehold, no coal bunkers. no
firemen and no stack.
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
FOUND CLUBBED TO DEATH
Weapon Used in Murder of Man
Lies Across Body.

Ladysmith, Wis, Jan. 9.-The body
of Gust Metwig, residence unknown,
was found on the Owens Lumber com
pany's track two miles north of Shell
don. evidently murdered with a heavy
club which was found lying across
his body. He was not struck by a
train. The body was brought to Lady.
anith
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
Twelve Hurt In Explosion.

Barnard, Kan, Jan. 9.-Three men
were injured seriously and nine others
received slight injuries as result OF
gasoline explosion In clothing
store here. Fire resulting from the
explosion destroyed the store and the
First Na&ional bank building adjotn.
ta4.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
URGES HELP FOR RAILROAD
Boston and Maine In Serious Straits,
Says Governor Walsh.

Says Governor Walsh.
Boston, Jan. 9.-The Boston and
greater part of the inaugural address
of Governor David l.. Walsh.
He said the road was in serious
straits and needed help not only from
the legislature but also from Its own
stockholders.
As remedy he suggested formation
OF new corporation in which the
stock OF the leased lines should be
merged with those of the Boston and
Maine.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-09
WOMAN DRAGS HUSBAND
TO JAIL FOR THEFT.

New York, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Ed
ward LIE Compile hauled her
husband to jail with a firm
grip on his collar. She said he
stole a pawn ticket for her dia-
mond ring.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
IMPORTANT CASES
 y. IN CHATTANOOGA
Two to be Tried Accused of Having Blown Safe in Bank
 of Lyerly

Lyerly, Ga. March 3.-(SpeciaI)- 1.-The March term of Chattooea superior court will convene in Summervile on next Monday morning, March 9, at 10 o'clock with Judges Moses Wright of Rome. pre- siding. The first two days of court will be devoted to civil cases, and a large number of cases have been set for trial during the two days
 In order that they may be disposed of promptly and without delay. the divorce cases will be taken up the first thing after court convenes Monday morning. There are seven divorce cases to be tried.
 It is expected that the criminal docket will be taken up on Wednesday morn ing, and as there are several important criminal cases to be tried at this term of court, it is probable court will be in session for more than a week.
 Among the most important cases to be tried during this term of court are the cases of the state vs. Marcus Me New and Frank Matthews. alleged rob bers of the Bank of Lyerly, which oc- curred on the night of January 29
 McNew has, it. is said, made a confess sion to the officers. in winch he admits that he participated in the robbery and duplicates Matthews. It is further stated that McNew, in his confession, gave a minute description of the robbery, stat ing that he and another member of the gang stood guard on the outside of the bank while Matthews worked on the in side st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
Exorbitant Premium

Washington, March S--Representative Collier of Mississippi, in a speech in the House against interlocking directorates today declared the Southern railroad had to go to J. P Morgan X Co.,. with an exorbitant premium to get money with which to meet s50000,o00 worth of bonds about to fall due.
 They are straining every nerve to pay the enormous interest on that great bonded indebtedness of theirs. said MT. Collier. They cannot pay these bonds, so they have to go to I. P. Morgan X Go. and get $50,000,000 to redeem those bonds. The Morgan company says. We will give you s50.0oo.oo0. but we want s6O, 000,ooo for this $50. .00O.00o of bonds; we want you to add $10,o00,0 ,000 more in bonds.'
 Mr. Collier referred to the consolida- ton of railroad interests. saying that once there was keen competition and cutting of rates in his state but that fol- lowing the example of the interlockng -directorates in New York they got to- gether and today merchants, instead of having the agents come to them for bust ness. go to the agents and then find the rates of all the roads not only increased but identical
 People in Mississippi. Alabama. Geor- gia, Florida. the Carolinas, Tennessee. Virginia and Kentucky, he said, "are paying the freight and giving Morgan X Co. more than N0,0oo.coo and have to pay the interest on those bonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
JAMES FLEW PAYS
 PENALTY FOR CRIME
Hanged in Connecticut for Murder of William
 Wakefield

Hartford, Conn., March s.-James Flew, who murdered William Wake field at Middlebury last June. in order that he might wed Mrs. Wakefield, was hanged in the state prison at Wakefield at an early hour this morning.
 In cell in the death row." not many hundred feet away from the execution chamber was Mrs. Wakefield, under sentence of death for complicity in the crime. She originally was sentenced to die with Plew, but by strange CO., Incidence arguments were made for a new trial before the supreme court on the very day she was sentenced to be fanged--the appeal acting as a stay of execution.
 Mrs. Wakefield was praying when Plew paid the penalty of the law. Plew requested that he see Mrs. Wakefield before he died, but this privilege was denied by the prison rule.
 Calm and unafraid Plew entered the execution chamber at 12:O2 o'clock. Eleven minutes later he was dead
 James Plew> a descendant Of the Jukes family, which has produced, it is said, nearly thousand degenerates, confessed to the murder of William Wakefield at Middlebury. June 22, 1913, in order that he might marry Mrs Wakefield. The two had been living to- sether as man and wife.
 Wnile Mrs Wakefield. looked on Plew drugged Wakefield on the night of June 21 and dragged him to some nearby woods, where he shot and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04


 
 fees will end with the signing of the agreement
 Specific sections of the greement pro- vide that the railroads will dismiss their appeals from the decisions of the three federal judges who refused to grant tenn porary injunctions while the reasonable ness of the order requiring a 21s-cent pas senger rate was being considered, that the railroads will put and continue in force and effect on ais of their respective lines in Alabama, unless and until here after changed according to law. said passenger rates as fixed by the commis- sion with minimum charge of 10 cents per passenger and further obligate them selves on or before July l. 1914. to apply by proper tariffs and schedules said intra- state passenger rates" to interstate pas senger rates, that the states appeals in the statutory cases will be dismissed, that the agreement will not prevent the com- mission from revising passenger and freight rates in the future. and that the railroads will not be held liable for their failure to put on the 21h-cent passenger rates before. the temporary injunctions were refused by the federal courts.
 Regarded as Whipped
 In official and political circles the agreement is regarded as an admission of the railroads that they have been whipped so far as the passenger rates ere concerned. However, not one person will benefit so far as the freight rates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
GADSDEN TO CENSOR
 MOTION PICTURES
Society Women Inaugurate Movement in Playhouses--Lutes' Estate
 Being Settled

Gadsden. March 3.--tSpeeial,)-A censor ship for motion pictures and vaudeville shows may be accomplished through a movement which has been started by so- oiety women of ciadsden. Complaint has been made of the character of some of the vaudeville offered. and formal charges may be laid before the council at it's meeting Thursday night
 A bond election for the purpose of ex- tending the sewer systemn especially in West Gadsden and other outlying see- tions. will be held Apri, %
 Chestnut street property holders met at the Chamber of Commerce last night to discuss plans for paving that thor oughfare. Another meeting will be held, at which time information regarding ma- terial and systems of paying for the same in other cities will be presented.
 ]. A. Gallant will file his report this week as administrator of the estate of Jacob C. 1.utes and wife. who were mur- dered and robbed in November. 1911. The report winch will be filed with Probate Judge l.. Herring of st. Clair county. shows that the estate. not including posed the robbers secured about 5000.
 Superintendent McDaniels announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-04
HUDSON GLEE CLUB
 OFF ON ROAD TRIP

Marion. March 3.-tSpeeiaL )-Judson Glee club gave matinee con- cert at the auditorium Monday evening. which included the musical numbers of the second concert to be given at Auburn on next Saturday night. The entire club left this after noon via Selma for Tnskegee and Au- burn, where they will give three con certs. There were 22 yonng ladies in the party and under the direction of Mrs. P. E. Gurganus.
 A. s. AIiree has purchased vacant lot from Mrs. w. c. Gregory on Clay street and has let the contract for the erection of two residences thereon.