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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
UNEASY CONSCIENCE PREVENTS
DESTRUCTION OF FRENCH SHIP

New Orleans, La, Dec. z3-Worry
over the prospective loss Of innocent
lives is believed responsible for the
discovery Of a plot to blow up the
French steamship ROchambeau, due TO
leave New York next Saturday. The
police confiscated a box containing 70
pounds of dynamite timed to explode
= days from tonight. The police said
two of those arrested confessed
The plan. it was said, was to shlq
the bomb by express consigned to
the French steamship Rochambeau. Inc
police confiscated' the box 1t was IN
tended that the vessel would be blown
up after she got to sea.
Worry over the prospective loss OF
ynnocent lives is believed responsible
for the discovery Of the plot. One OF
those arrested Peter Langlaan' when
questioned by detectives who have been
st work on the case for 10 days, is said
to have told them that while he was
willing to blow up French or Eng l5o
1isb shin. he was not willing TO see
Dersons not directly connected win
the war. die.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
JUSTICE MURPHY HOLDS
n,nNE MEETING IN

Justice J. J. Murphy had Chinese
tong meeting Tuesday night when nine
residents of the local Chinatown were
arraigned on the charge OF vagrancy.
me hearing was held before the
i1sfice 0f the peace at 10 o'clock Tues
dav night and the Chinese. were re-
leased Upon the payment Of their fines,
IA Chinese room in the rear Of south
rT17esiay evening and the Chinese taken
before the Justice ChOng Long, aged
~ was released by the justice because
Of his age. Mar Tong was fined S25 on
Charlie Woo. Mar Wing, Lang Yack,
orr Shang, Mar Kee and Har Kee were
fined SIS each, according to the record
of the justice court
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
TWO WHO RECAPTURE TRENCH
RECEIVE VICTORIA CROSSES

ggeg have been awarded to second
lent James Leach and Sergt. John
Hogan. of the second battalion Of the
Manchester regiment, for conspicuous
bravery near Festubert, OCTOBER -
when. after their trench had been cap
tnre5 nv Germans. and repeated at
tempts to dislodge the enemy hau
failed, they recaptured the trench
themselves.
Working from traverse to traverse
at close quarters with great bravery
thew killed eight of the enemy, wound
81 two. took 16 prisoners and got the
trench.
THE Victoria Cross has also been
awarded to Lieut. Com. Norman B. HoI'
brook commander of the submarine
5T,,ri'isb battleship Messudieh in the
Dardanelles, December Is.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
BATTLE FOUGHT
IN INTENSE COLD
Troops Freezing Struggle
Desperately With the
Enemy.
CONTINUED From raEe 0ne.)

NNeAAAtAA.NN -e--- -
tril1ow to the west Of the river, Nida in
lSalicia- They have reached the river
Dunaiek, and they occupy a line from
Grybow to Smigrod to Sanok.
THE effort at a sOrtie, made by the
Przemysl garrison resulted IN com
plete failure"
French Attacks Partly RepeIIed.
That the attacks launched Tuesday
by the allies in Belgium were eaSliy
repulsed by the Germans; that the
French troops are showing greater
activity in the vicinity of Camp De
Chalons, and that the French forward
movement in the vicinity OF Sluerle,
Reims, Souain and Perthes, have been
partly repealed, were the features OF
the announcement issued today by the
German army headquarters at Berlin.
The statement says;
Attacks in the region Of Lombaert-
zyde and to the south of Bixschoote
have been easily repulsed by US. At
ReicheboUrg LAvOue, the English
again were driven from their positions
Tuesday.
$50 Prisoners Taken.
Notwithstanding desperate counter
attacks we have retained all the posi-
lions which we captured from the Eng
lish on the Richebourg canal from the
Aisne to La. Bassee. Since Dec. 20, $50
British and colOred soldiers have been
captured by US and five machine guns
and four mine throwers taken.
"In the neighborhood of Camp
Chalons the enemy is showing greater
activity.
ATTACKS to the north of Sillerie,
southeast of Reims, at SOuain and at
Perthes have been partly repealed by US
with heavy losses to the French.
stuI Fighting For Warsaw.
1.-THE situation in east and west
Prussia is unchanged.
Battles for possession OF the
branches Of the Bzura river (west of
Warsaw continue.
THE situation on the right bank or
the river Pilica remains unchanged"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
AMERICAN SOLDIER KILLED
BY FREIGHT TRAIN AT NAC0

Alexander Baker, a member Of Com
many 10 of the 18th infantry, was struck
and killed by a Southwestern train at
Naco Tuesday afternoon at 4:3O.
The soldier was walking east on the
Ariz When the accident occurred a
heavy rain was falling and 1t was very
cloudy at the time. The freight tram
crew was unable to see the man until
after he was struck.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
COMMIT TO
Be COMPLETED
Farmers Loan Association
Plans to Have Capital
of $250,000.

At a meeting to be held next week
the balance of a committee. now com
rosed of Felix Martinez as chairman
and Robert Krakauer. will be appointed
to draft a charter and bylaws for the
Farmers Loan association. This was
decided at a meeting held Tuesday by
the association committee.
There will be a total of five mem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
ARGUMENTS ON ARIZONA
EXTINCTION SUITS FINISHED

Los Angeles. Calf. Dec. 23.-Argu-
ments on the injunction suit relating to
ArizOna's prohibition law having been
finished in the federal court here,
decision is now being awaited.
The test suit Of Michael Riach, an
Austrian cook. against William Truax,
seeking an injunction against the Ari-
iona anti-alien labor law was set for
"a r-iner Ian. 4.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
SMALLER DEMAND FOR BEER
nrrNc mTrsINEGG OLE HREWERY

Columbus Ohio, Dec. 23.-The Hos
ter-Columbus Breweries company, a
s12.OOO.0OO corporation, went into the
hands Of receivers today on order OF
the United states district court
Decreased demand for beer, adverse
legislation and the voting dry Of many
states and counties in the last eight
years" was given as the cause.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23

Adam Schaaf upright piano for s195.00;
$500 per month. Case is exceptionally
beautiful Oldest Piano House in 81
Paso. FL Paso Piano Co., 20S south side
Of Texas .street.-Advertisem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
KAISER REACHES COLOGNE,
GOING TO WESTERN FRONT

T,ondon. Eng, Dec. 23.-In dispatch
from Cologne, the correspondent Of the
Central News says that emperor VII
liam with his entire staff reached Co
IoCne today from Berlin on his way
TO the western battle front
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23
1OOO SOLDIERS FILLED N WRECIZ,,

London, Eng, Dec. 25--Nearly 1UJU
Austrian soldiers are reported to have
been killed or injured in a collision OF
two troop trains near Kalisz, RUSSIAN
Poland, according to the Daily Tele-
graphs PetrOgrad correspondent lac
trains are reported to have met while
running at full speed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-23

Clean coal and full weights mean
fuel economy. r. c. Semple, successor
Southwestern Fuel Co. Phone 531.-
Advertisement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

Auto school in the state Full course $26 at easy terma- No lfm- fGed time. WiIlmann Garage opp. cemetery Stratford Ave- si-s { u 4 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
To Rent

FOR RENT-At 271 Vine St, seven room flat, ten. minutes walk from centers all modern improvements. Call 329 Maplewood avenue or phone 24o4.- H1S d@p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

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Hair speclaItIes

MY SPECIALITY is treating the halr, my hair food guaranteed to stop hair from coming out M. T. Me Grath. 4S sanfoTd Building.
 8 sse
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Printers and stationers

PRINTING and -simile Letters 6.000 Bond Letter Heads Ss.50: L. ciaI prices in quantities. Siksay, Rellley street. U25 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Plumbing

WE'RE READY TO DO THINNING. and Sanitary Plumbing. from roof to cellar. Estimates given No job too small or large. w. R. Aiken. 1858 Pembroke 6G R Gf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Hotels,

THE ROYAL State Lafayette, War ren and Courtland sts- Rooms by day, week or month. Single or in s suite. Use of baths, electric light and steam heat Low moderate rent State, Lafayette, Warren and Courtland sts. U2s stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Glazlrlg

kHR BRIDGEPORT GLASS Co., re- zz7vsx rntxrora. equal to new. carry sn stock French kud American Biass Glans Real sss ate and caF- peulas rade solicited a6 Middle U IS su
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Pianos For Sale

PLANO, NEW, FOR sALE-Used only four months, cost s350. VII sell for $166. Guaranteed for twenty years. Italian Violin, valued at 4100 for $26. Cash or easy pay ments. s44 Noble Ave.
 s 2s ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

work1ngznen parttcularIy.9 Mealo a& all honrs, nicely furnished roounss also bar in connection Rates reA- nonahEsA Je-7b State St.
 B zAa f.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

6WTTCE4ES--Fro combinss. SS1OO. old ones dyed ana made like new. Best workmanship guaranteed. Send card or call at J. B. AdanA. 14S6 1ranigtan Ave. near Maple U wood. D 90 aILs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
ReaI Estata Wanfad

10 ACRES WITH OR WITHOUT buildings near strolsey lines. either fin Milford or Stratford Send de- sertption and price to David B. Boothe S Co, Fire Insurance Aeta.. Bridgeport Conn 1S ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

ton terrier gtuds dark brindle, white xnarkingss screw tail Il pounds by Major pelmar. Fee $1O. Hairs Boarding Kennsls. Lfndley St. Bridkeport. Conn- s Is aiie
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

CHARLES A EDWARDB, 164 State St. Real Estate. Fire Ensurancs. Auto Liability, CoEzpensation. Acel- dent, Health ana all other lines of Insurance. @e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

TO ftf1NT--6 rooms first floor sEfI Improvements. steam heat, 21e Pearl street near East Main 6s- Keys at. house. 6 q etf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

sell, or care for your property. George T. Hathaway. Reat Estate. Insurance. 104 AdeigS Building D 20 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

WE GUARANEEE@ AlAETSFACTION on all Of our pIumbfng. timing, steam or gas fitting. We give you, prompt service and prices right. Charles @. Swords sSS Iranistan Ave U Il aIIe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Architecf

ID0@ARD AsETG, a0G Court Ex- 6 elianee building. No. 211 State ss.,
 Bridsspors. Conn. sss aais
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Dyeanq and Cleaning

BOSTON CLEANING AND DYEING, co. IS7 FairfleId Ave. are expertS on ladies and mems garments, silks. Iaces. curtains. gloves and feathers Mems suits sponged pressed 500
 s 16 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

STORE FOR RENT-s6s Main ss
 opposite Public Library ExceaS tionaIly we'll light. Enquire of E.
 c. Nichols, Room 312, seeurit tF Building, 1I15 Main St. G1s tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Male Help Wanted

MALE HELP WANTED-saae in every County for highest grade garden and grass seeds, Permanent sttuation.t good pay. Experience unnecessary. Cobb sCo., Franklin, Mass. G 26 d@
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Furniture Isepairinq

q G1ERTz, 1ss Park St. uphoisferine, refintsht1s. furniture repairing of every description. GzaaiT ean1nRs reasonable prices for ffrst class work We call for and deliver. Phone 1347-4. B ell
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Gairvoyants

MRS BIlANCH BARNARD, clarvoy- mnt is reading daily. 1s9 South Aves Phone s6s-2. M0etfnB every Frt- dAy 2 D. m. 20 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

OUR SERVICE quick and prices right for p1ugnbing, tinn1nS. Bertilson se Co. 244 Colorado Ave. Phone 4s61-2. xS 74 sS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Engraved Calling Cards

WAR OR NO WAR-Get married just the same. EouthwoTthss Engraved Cards and Wedding Invitations. 10 Areade areettne car hat pi ep,es IL 19 etf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Crsets

VERY STOUT WOMEN who cannoe ba aeted anywhere else will nnd coR- nexs up to nize 50 at Hagting@ CoFses whop, Coraeta 6tted and altered w1siIe zou wait. 1seS 1Ead1E
 a1s et9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

WHITE LEGBORN BULLETS for sale, eight weeks old. half Barron stock. raised ep free range. PeQuot Poultry Farms Southport. Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

Farmer Want Ads. 1c a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Help Wanted

WANTED gents sell por-
 tRa2ess coupon work for boxg and
 girlA Etevenson.s Studio, e71 Main St B 9S aaep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Employment Realstry

WANT SUPPLY REGISTRY now io- cated 1s Fairasld Ave-, offices QT5 Employment of better class for men and women. first eaa9B paTtAGn on list hour, day, week dr month Domestic ana trained nurses. Phoffe 1s8e. ...-a aA a!l U
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

PARK THEATRE DANCE AcAD. EMX, to let for dances, weddings Whists, etc. Special terms For oct. Gall 115 Gilbert St.
 z ass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

ALL KINDS HAIR AND COTTON FELT MATTRESSES made to or der Also rennade over equal to new. $1. 50 and up. feather beds and second hand furniture bought and goId. O. Evans. 54e Newfield Ave. Telephone 111e-4' 2s Bss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

TO RENT--s furnished rooms Tor light housekeeping ReasonabIs. For winter. Call 10 1, sos War ren Street F asep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

MORTGAGES of ali kinds bought and sold. Notes discounted. If you wish to convert your real estate into cash we can do 1t for you. Zmmer Bros.. ITS Golden Hin st
 D 2g etf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

EHEac11krR q COCK. Ts State Street. A@ sll kinds of he Ating, also timing. Calls promptly attended to- Phone 1oo. 9e al
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
FOR SALE

1Exr.oR WELDING CO.,. sl Kossuth St, repair all broken castinEA stoves, sewing machines. etc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
AS WE'LL AND AS MUcH

No merchant ever failed if he advertised as and as MUCH as he coUll-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Merchants, Exchange

RUBBER STAMPS made by us are reliable, we carry complete line of stamps, supplies; ink pads, daters, rubber type, etc The SchwerdtIe stamp CO, Al Cannon St. c 15 a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Laundry
Locksnaith and Hardware

KARPILOW & FUCKER, Keyfitting and lock repairing, electric bells in- gta1led and repaired geo Fairaeld
 B 71 aas
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

WANTED E-16en to learn the auto mobile business; special rates given to secure chauffenrs to fill these qualify you to make good. 46U gtra6ord avenue. Phcne 4046.
 Q 1 d9e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
inventors

WANTF.D-Inventor to send for ons of my booklets on U. s. and Foreign patents. Mercer D. Blondel. Pa, tent Solicitor. Conn National Banl building. B 37 ste
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Hot Water Heating.

GIFT A BRmGEPORr WAITER heater for your kitchen boiler for the &oEfhcQmiRgs Runnner,s Very eonvan1ankz and money saver. Gun ninghAm G AahWuEdtles Beo FaiFdeld Ave U100$"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Stoves Repaired

WTOvE9 REPAIRED, mll Kinds mup plies all makes. pipe gratee. brick etc. Charges reaSonabIes 1715 Nail St Phone 234s-A. GS e6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

HOTEL AgTOTs, 62 John Street, All rooms light and airy, first class cafe connected rates $1.6O per day; best modern priced hotel In New Eng1aAd. John E- Downing. R ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Mineral Waters

DIAMOND RoCK A1INERAL WA4 HEIR is one of the best ever dis lowered. win be sold It cost of bot fling soc dozen quart bottles. Phonn 8oo1 1s ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14

cOTRTNEYs-11e wan street. An
 outside, pleasantly furnished roon1 for gentlenden. Center of City.
 Moderate. R4alIs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-14
Rread
 
Builders ana Contractors
Building Alatelih ihls

CHANT, PLAsTHzR BoARD-Aaans Ia Bridgeport. The highest grade w1MHrer board made Superior to.
 and aubstitufe for wood lath- Of-
 ezse 1716 Main Gt.s Milk Admiral St.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-03
UNARMED REFUGEES
MAY CROSS BORDER
Secretary Of War Sends Ru|-
ing to General Bliss,

Washington. Jan. 3.-Brigadier
General Bliss, commanding the Texas
border forces, has been instructed by
Secretary Garrison TO permit Next
can refugees 10 cross into Texas from
Oiinaga, il that is necessary to save
their lives.
The latest order to General Bliss.
which reiterates former orders on the
same subject, follows:
with reference TO possible situa-
ton at Ojinaga incident to people
crossing the river, you will have to
meet demands of the situation which
cannot be foreseen at present. Elk
tend such aid to wounded as humanity
indicates and permit refugees to
cross the river IL crossing is neces.
sary to save life.
in other words 1t is not expected
to force people back to the Mexican
side II they are liable to be shot or
otherwise injured on their return.
Cooperate fully with Red Cross. You
are not expected to turn supplies
Over TO Red Cross, but to cooperate
with them in their work to such ex.
tent as may be necessary to meet
urgent needs of the situation with
reference TO caring for wounded"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-03
FINDS SISTER after
FOUR YEAR SEARCH
Slayer ResCucs Girl After
Chase Across Continent.

San Francisco. A heartbreaking
search for his little sister consumed
four years Of Louis Slager's life, took
him from his home in New York city
and launched him on n long. wearl-
some and what often seemed a hope
less quest.
His search terminated here, where
he met her for the first time in the
four year interval and under dramatic
circumstances.
Slayer four years ago vowed to bis
mother that he would devote his life
to finding his sister, and II of the re-
suits of his efforts Is the arrest of ia
kub Wolborsky. member Of an opera
troupe. The girls name is Lille Sla-
ger. and she was seventeen years old
when she fed from New York.
Wolborsky will be turned We to the
federal authorities for possible depor-
tation.
Louis Slayer is twenty-five years old.
In the family four years ago were
Slayer, his widowed mother and his
little sister, Lille, The girl is unusual
ly attractive.
Filled with sorrow and horror. Sla-
ger quit his employment and started
in pursuit.
When she saw her brother she cried
out and rushed toward him. He caught
her in his arms. Brother and sister
wept.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-03
Help Wanted in Madison
And Furnished by the Help of
Madison People

Those who suffer with kidney back
ache, urinary ills or any little kidney
or bladder disorder. want kidney
help. Who can better advise than
some Madison resident, who has also
suffered, but has had relief. Madi-
son people recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills. Here's one case and there ale
many others.
w. B. Wilsey, farmer, Madison. s.
D.. says: my kidneys got so sloug-
gish that at times my whole system
became affected. Lunbago and back
ache were the result of this. l heard
so much praise for Doan's Kidney
Pills that decided to try them my
self, and used one box with great
benefit. They gave me relief from
the beginning and | continued until
| was helped in every way. | be-
lieve that in time they will cure me
entirely"
For sale by all dealers. Price &c
cents. Foster -Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-03
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of tie ear.
Tn re is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inhamed con
dition of the mucous lining Of the Eu-
stachian tube. When this tn be is in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when ii is entire
y closed deafness is the result, and un
less the inflammation a - Ia en- out
and this tube restored to its normal con
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases oul of ten ar caused by
''atarrh, which is nothing but an inf1am.
ed condition OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Dyafness caused by catarrh,
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
+. J. CHENEY b co, Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipa
ton,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-03
ONCE LEADER OF N
Lewis Nixon Now OfficehoIder In
Greater New York.

New York, Jan. 3,-Lewis Nixon.
naval arch ect. shipbuilder and sue.
eessor of / chard Croker as the lead
er of Tam any Hall. will be commits
sioner of public works in the borough
of Richmond. Charles j. Mccormack,
borough president, announced that
Mr.. Nixon had accepted the appoint
ment.
Nixon is fifty-three years old. He
was graduated from Annapolis in
1882 and was transferred to the on
struction corps in 1884. In 1890 he
designed the battleships Oregon, In
diana and Massachusetts. He resign
ed from the navy to become super
intendent of the Cramp shipyard In
Philadelphia.
lie succeeded Croker as Tammany
Hall leader in November, 1901, retir.
ing the following May.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-03
Group and Cough Remedy.

Group is a terrible disease. it at
tacks children so suddenly they are
very apt to chuke unless given the
proper remedy at nce There is
nothing better in the world than DR..
Kings New Discovery. Lewis Cham
berlain, of Manchester, Ohio, writes
about his children: Sometimes in
severe attacks we were afraid they
would die, but since we proved what a
certain remedy DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is, we have no fear. w rely on
it for Group, coughs and colds So
can you. soc and 81. A bottle should
he in every home. At sll druggists.
II. E Bueklen & Co., Philadelphia
and st. Louis. ADV.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-03
"a, 900 EXECUTED IN CHINA
Wholesale Killings in Province OF
Sxachuen Last Year.

Picking, Jan. Sit is officially es-
timated that there were $4,000 exc
cutions in the province of Szachuen
alone in 1913.
Most Of those killed were robbers,
but a large number were political Of
tenders. Ii Is limited by officials that
the actual figures regarding the exc
cutions probably would largely ex,
coed these estimates.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-03

Woman Becomes New Works Commits
sloner of Corrections.

New York, Jan. 3.-Among the APP
pointees of Mayor John Purroy Nit
chell was Miss Katherine K. Bement
Davis, the first woman to become the
head of a New York city department.
DIR. Davis after her induction into
the office of commissioner OF correc-
tons was the guest at luncheon of
the Woman's Suffrage party where
she showed that a woman public Off
cial can refrain from talking about
her plans. However, she let 1t be
known that she proposed to tolerate
nothing inhuman in the treatment of
prisoners and that she should help
any proper inquiry into the conduct
OF city prisons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-01-03
PRIZE TO OKLAHOMA BOY.
Cotton 10 Adjudged to Be the Best
Grown In tho State.

McAlester. Okla.-Onie Minyard. a
seventeen-year-old boy living at In
dianola. has received notification that
be has won the first prize as a cham
pion cotton raiser In Oklahoma and
will be awarded by the Oklahoma Cot
ton Seed association a free trip to
Washington and return.
Young Minyard cultivated two acres
Of cotton neal Indianola which was
inspected by the federal bureau Of ag-
riculture and judged to be the best
cotton, both as to quality and quantity.
raised this year In the state Of Okla.
homa.