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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
FOREIGNERS IN THE
MARKET FOR WHEAT

Chicago, Feb. s.-A second mysteri-
Gus buyer has entered the market for
a big supply of wheat. District Attor-
ney Charles f. Clyne said the informa-
tion came to him in the course of
the governments inquiry into the rise
in the price of wheat and flour and
its relation TO the boosted bread
prices.
This makes the second big wheat
operator entering the market within
two days. Whether both buyers rep
on forming corner of May wheat
and making a big killing" with 81
wheat in view or whether they are
operating separately Mr.. Clyne re.
fuses to say.
II is reported the government has
solved the mystery OF the identity OF
the buyers. An investigation by agents
of the department of justice, 1t was
said, disclosed that the buyers repre-
sent the Italian and the Swedish gov.
ernments.
Italy obtained big supply Of wheat
several days ago and is In the market
for another large quantity. it was re-
ported. A representative Of the Swed
ish government in New York, who has
agents In Chicago and other cities
has been instructed, according to ru
mors ir the federal building, to buy q
big supply of wheat for that country.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
ROCKEFELLER AND
CARNEGIE TESTIFY

New York, Feb. S.-John ID. Rookie
Teller told the federal commission on
industrial relations that he would
oe happy to surrender" his holdings
and that he would like to have the
workmen have voice in the man
agement of his corporations.
Andrew Carnegie, who also testi-
fed before the commission. agreed
with the oil king in stating that their
only desire in establishing their great
foundations was to promote the vel
fare OF mankind.
Both the magnates declared they
do not believe the great funds estab-
lished by them a menace to the
religious. political or educational lib
erty OF the people
Mr. Carnegie said his workmen,
when he was in the steel business,
liked him and called him Andy
and that he had never had such a
good time in his life" as when he was
among them, talking to them.
Mr.. Rockefeller was serious and
read answers which he had prepared,
the questions having been sent to
him at his home in Pocontico Hills.
He was assisted to the stand and ap-
paared much older than when he last
testified In public.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
GET 27, 900 BUNDLES HOURLY
New York City Liberal With Aid for
Needy.

New York, Feb. $50 great was
the response to make bundle day" a
success that the central bundle COM
mittee, headed by Mrs. James Speyer,
announced that plans were being dis
cussed to make the bundle collection
an annual affair, but at date previous
to the Christmas holidays.
The bundles came into bundle head
quarters on an average of $1,000 an
hour. The same thing was going on
at the other receiving stations.
About rs per cent of the bundles
contained mems clothing Garments
in need of repair are sent to repair
shops where the workers are paid 15
cents an hour, and work four-hour
shifts that a greater number OF un-
employed may profit by the employ
ment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08

Russian Force Has Crossed the 5xura
River and Is Seriously Threatening
the Teuton Invaders With an Out.
flanklng Movement.
London, Feb. S.-On his chosen
ground to the west of Warsaw Gener
al Won Hindenburg, the German COM
mander, is continuing his costly lunges
to break through to the Polish capital
At the same time the Russians further
to the north have pressed forward
and after crossing the Bzura river
they are seriously threatening the
Germans with an outfanking move.
ment
Thus another great battle for War
saw is on, involving perhaps a great
er loss of life than any other conflict
In the war The issue is still unde-
cided, but the Russians assert the
initiative has passed TO them, al
though further furious German at
tacks are expected.
The more complex and important
struggle in the Carpathians is drag
ging
The Austrian government announc-
ed that the attacks of the Russians
in the Carpathians had broken down
and that they had suffered heavy
losses.
In certain sections of the front the
Austrians are on the offensive and the
capture of 1900 more Russians is re-
ported A statement from Petrograd
contained the admission that the Rus
slams had retreated in the region OF
one of the mountain passes.
Battle lis Very Significant.
Particular significance is attached
by military strategists to the outcome
of the campaign in the Carpathians
ON the ground that it probably will de
eide the mastery of this region for
the remainder OF the war. Should
Austria gain a definite victory her
territory would be freed from the
menace of invasion.
The western war zone has seen
virtually no change during the week
but there are many reports of German
preparations for renewed activity IN
Belgium. The German threat of a
submarine blockade may be a factor
in this situation, the theory being ad
vanced that the Germans expect the
allies to attempt to force them back
from the coast, with the idea of de
stroying their submarine base.
Desultory fighting is In progress in
the Argonne and Alsace, but else
where in the western war zone ac-
tivity is diminished. The German at
tack in Flanders, although leading tc
several days of brisk fighting, has not
developed into an important engage
ment and apparently the onslaught
has been abandoned
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08

New York, Feb. Sunless there
Ii actual destruction of neutral ships
marine insurance underwriters here
express the opinion that the shipping
between this country and Great Brit
ain and France will not be lessenei
in volume because of the German As
miratty blockade declaration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
SAYS ATTITUDE
IS UNCHANGED
German Ambassador Ex-
plains Blockade" Order.
DECREE JUST A REMINDER


stuffs for the Civilian Population
OF Enemy Countries viii Not Be
Molested by Teuton Warships.
Washington, Feb. S.-The German
embassy declared In statement in
regard TO the decree placing the wa
ters around the British Isles in the
war zone that Germany does not
intend to modest or seize American
vessels laden with foodstuffs for the
civilian population of enemy coun-
tries"
The statement expresses the hope
that England viii not make neces.
sary a reconsideration of this atti
tude by seizing American ships like
the Wiihelmina The statement In
full follows:
The German ambassador has not
received instructions regarding the
decision of the German admiralty.
but according to the text of the de
cision the following seems clear:
There is nothing new Ia the com
municstion made on Feb. by the
German admiralty with respect TO the
attitude of the German imperial navy
toward ships of the enemy or toward
neutral commerce.
"It is absurd to describe this as the
proclamation OF a paper blockade of
the British Isles. The communication
is simply a statement of what has
been since the beginning of the war
the attitude of the navies of all of
the belligerent powers towards ships
Of the enemy
No Attempt to Close Channel.
"A few months ago the English ad
mlralty proclaimed the closing of the
North sea, the waters of which are
essentially neutral. Germany does
not profess to close even the English
channel to neutral commerce and she
does not intend to modest or seize
American vessels laden with food
stuffs for the civilian population OF
enemy countries. Ii Is to be hoped
that England will not make necessary
reconsideration of this attitude by
selling American ships like the VII.
helmina.
Germany does, however, announce
to the world that II proposes to con-
tinue to destroy ships belonging to
the enemy, and 1t adds the notiflca-
tion to neutral powers that on ac-
count of the facts that British ships
are employing neutral flags, accord.
ing to secret instructions now known
to have been issued by the British
government, bona ffde vessels may
actually be endangered.
Although according to we'll under.
stood and universally accepted
usages of warfare naval vessels are
perfectly justified in destroying mer.
chantmen of the enemy the German
government now sees fit to issue
simply general reminder to that eff.
Z feet"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
EMBASSIES MAY BE CLOSED
European Diplomats in Mexico City
Worried Over Situation.

Washington, Feb. S.-Because of re-
strictions and continual friction in the
legations prominent European diplo-
mats have wired their home govern
ments advising the withdrawal of the
embassies from Mexico City.
AS the United States embassy has
been closed since the trouble with the
Huerta government American officials
were not consulted and decline to
make any statement regarding the sit
uation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08

Paris, Feb. S.-General Michel. who
recently was transferred from the ac-
tive to the retired list for reasons
not stated, the Matin reports, has
been appointed to the command of
the northern zone Of the entrenched
camp near Paris to succeed General
Armand Mercier Milon, retired lat
his own request"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
exTRASESSlON NOT FAVORED
Future of Ship Purchase Bill to Be
Decided Shortly.

Washington, Feb. S.-Whether
President Wilson will call an extra
session of congress in case of defeat
of the ship purchase bill at this ses-
sion probably will be decided at con-
ferences between the president and
Democratic leaders in congress. At
the White House 1t was said officials
are against a extra session.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
Japs Seize Norwegian Ship.

Toxic, Feb. S.-Japanese warships
have seized the Norwegian steamer
Christian Bors on the allegation that
they found some irreguiarity in its
papers. II has been turned over to
the prize Cc at Sasebo. The Chris
tian Bors i. ed from Shanghai Jan
27 for San Francisco by way OF Japa
nese pofta.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
PLANNED TO BURN CEBU
Constabulary Patrols Prevented Ex.
ecution OF Plot.

Manila, Feb. S.--Private dispatches
from Cebu report that patrols of the
constabulary prevented the execution
of what was rumored to be a plan to
burn the city and start an insurrec-
ton.
One small fire broke out but there
was no disorder.
Rumors were current i'm Manila
that an insurrectionary movement by
the Filipino population was imminent
here, but apparently there was no
basis for them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
TOO MUCH LEGISLATION
Cause Of Business Troubles, According
to James J. Hill.

New York, Feb S.-J. j. Hill of ST
Paul in an interview here said:
The trouble with conditions in this
country is too much legislation.
I'VE are passing through a period
of readjustment to meet new condi-
tions resulting from legislative acts
enacted by the last congress"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08

Petition Charges General lncompeten-
cy In Office.

cy In Office.
Superior, Wis, Feb. S.-A petition.
the second In two years. for the re-
call OF Mayor J. 8. Konkel OF Supe-
rior was filed with the city clerk. 1t
charges general incompetency in Of
fice." 1t Is probable that an election
will be called.
Mayor Konkel announces that he
will test the validity Of the petition
in the courts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
ROCKEFELLER ACCEPTS 35
WITNESS FEES.

: New York, Feb. S.-After
: John d. Rockefeller left the
: witness stand at the hearing
: OF the federal commission on
: industrial relations he was
: handed by the sergeant-at-
: arms check for IS, Of which
! 50 was witness fees and So
: was mileage from Pocontico
: Hills. Mr.. Rockefeller signed
receipt In sprawling.
: shaky hand.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08

New York, Feb. S.-Nine persons
were injured when a local train and
an express collided at Fiftieth street
during the rush hour. The forward
car Of one train and the rear car Of
~ other were burned TO the truelEs
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
Ohio River at Cincinnati Out of Its
Banks.

Cincinnati, Feb. S.-The Ohio river
has reached 545 feet here, "a feet
above flood stage, and continues to
rise at the rate of two-tenths of a
foot an hour.
The greater part of the ground In
the river section of the city is under
water, although little actual suffering
has taken place.
This was made possible by the am.
ple notice that was given to all those
n the flooded district.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
MARSHALL p. WILDER LEFT
LARGE ESTATE.

New York, Feb. 8.-The will
of Marshall p Wilder, the
humorist, who died Jan. 10 In
st. Paul, disclosed real estate
holdings In New York state
valued at s250.000 and $4,000
In personal property. The will
gives almost the entire estate
to his son, Marshall p. Wilder,
Jr., and his daughter Grace
Isabel Wilder.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08

Amsterdam, Feb. S.-A military BIZ
plane fell while flying over Potsdam.
Germany, at a height of about 1870
feet. The pilot OF the machine and a
passenger were killed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
UNCLE SAM AIDS !
IMPER|LED JAPS
Two Cruisers Standing by
Wrecked Warship.
NOVEL POINT IS RAISED
Under Neutrality Laws Crew of Yes
sell Should Be Interned in Mexico
Until End Of War-Ameriean Yes
seis Forbidden to Do Salvage Work.

ssls Forbidden to Do Salvage Work.
San Diego, Cal, Feb. S.-The Japa-
nese cruiser Asama, which struck an
unchartered rock off the western
coast of Lower California, according
to information reaching here is a
complete wreck. Two United States
cruisers are reported to be standing
by the vessel and two Japanese war
ships speeding to it to assist in saving
the crew.
The cruiser. it is said, went down
at the entrance to Turtle bay. 1t was
making ten knots when it struck the
submerged rock. ripping open the hull
about fifteen feet abaft the bow.
The battleship settled quickly and
a gale is said to have completed its
destruction.
The Asama's condensers were put
out Of commission, Ii is understood, a
wireless apparatus was rendered use.
less.
viii Go Aboard Jap Vessels.
The Asama's officers and crew, it is
said, will not be brought into an
American port, but will embark either
aboard the Hisen or the ldzumo.
An interesting question In admiralty
procedure has arisen over the wreck.
Under strict Interpretation of the
neutrality laws, Mexico. it is pointed
out, has right to intern the officers
and men of the Asama, who landed
on Mexican soil, until the end of the
European war. At the same time the
United States warships or ships of
other neutral nations may assist in
the saving of life from the wrecked
Japanese cruiser, it is said, but they
can render no assistance towards sal
vaging the ship or its gear without
violating the neutrality laws.
The San Diego and Raleigh, 1t is re.
ported, will stand by the Asama un.
til the arrival of the Japanese war.
ships. They will then return to San
Diego.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08

Someone has said that people with
chronic liver complaint should be shut
up away from humanity. for they arc
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08

pessimists and see through "glass
darkly" Why? Because mental states
depend upon physical states. Bilious
ness, headaches. dizziness and constfpa-
tion disappear after using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. 25c at your druggist.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08
GERMANS SUFFER
IMMENSE LOSSES
Present Attempt to Tate
Warsaw Is Costly.
ISSUE STILL UNDECIDED

Russian Force Has Crossed the 5xura
River and Is Seriously Threatening
the Teuton Invaders With an Out.
fianklng Movement.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-08

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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-02-06

o good record as member Of the Board
Of Review.
Judge John p. Mc0oorty continues
to gain the appreciation Of everybody
for his work In the Circuit court.
william Hale Thompson was the
father Of the children's playground
Of Chicago. Az alderman. hs intro.
duced and had passed through the
City Council. BY his own efforts. the
ordinance that gave Chicago IT, Arst
Children's Playground.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-02-06

one Of the leading pigeon fanciers OF
the state, and his place 10 headQuar.
ters for lovers Of homing pigeons.
Frank Hembes OF Halsted street and
Webster avenue, IL q popular north
slider who 10 often mentioned for pub.
lie ONCE.
jeremiah B. O'Connell. the able
lawyer. has thousands Of admirers
who want to see him on the judicial
bench.
Frank Weeger would make good
state treasurer.
Illinois never had q better United
States Senator than Albert J. Hop
kins.
Michael 8. Hyland Is Democratic
leader OF force and ability.
william A. Doyle. the eminent law.
yer, who IL backed by Governor
Dunno and Senator Lewis for the
United States Circuit bench. would
make an ideal Judge.
~
Judge william z. Dever ia making
q good record In the Superior Court.
Frank ]. Hogan has made q great
record 40 attorney for the Fire De.
partment. He 10 always looking after
the interest Of the people.
Daniel r. O'Brien, the popular IRE
insurance man and former Alderman
is one Of the most highly respected
Democratic leaders In Chicago.
Robert 8. lies was one OF the best
County Attorneys that Cook County
ever had. He saved millions for the
taxpayers.
Collector Smietanka IL making q
good record In the Internal Revenue
ofiice.
@. ]. Chott, the we'll known lawyer
who made q good record on the Jus
tice bench. would make good Munic
ipal Judge.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-02-06
MUNICIPAL NEWS
Some Items of Interest From the
Public Offices About Occur.
ranoes of the Week.

II he could, release the women from
the obligation of telling their ages the
fact remains he cannot grant them
that favor. Equal suffrage, he ex-
plains. carries with 1t equal obliga.
tons and equal responsibilities. Re-
quirements for registration and for
voting are the same for both sexes
Meeting hours for City Council com
mittees are - follows:
Monday - Streets and alleys. :
o'clock; buildings. $3.50 o'clock.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and police, II
o'clock; harbors, wharves and bridges,
Q o'clock; local industries. 2 O'Clock.
Wednesday--Special park commie
sion, 1880 o'clock; health, 2 o'clock:
local transportation, 2 o'clock: track
elevation, $3.50 o'clock.
Thursday--Gas. oil and electric
light. 2 O'Clock; license. $3.50 o'clock:
water, $3.50 o'clock.
Friday-Compensation, II o'clock:
judiciary. 2 o'clock; finance, 2 o'clock;
bathing beaches. $3.50 o'clock.
The legislature should pass law
prohibiting snow to fall or ice to
form on Chicago sidewalks. II 1t does
fall, or ice does form the householder
should be punished. Nothing else will
satisfy the Trust Press.
The advice given by the Newspaper
Trust to sue property owners and the
city for every fall on the snow-cov.
cred walks In winter is having its ef.
feet. Thousands of fortune hunters
are arriving in the city on every
freight train to try fall in Chicago.
There's millions in It."
Addison street, ono OF the widest
and longest east and west streets on
the north and west sides. should be
made q boulevard.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-02-06
THE 9 HiC 90 "a . l. - {.
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT
Personal Items About Active
Chicago Men Who Help
Mold Public Opinion.
Something About Hustlers In the
Business and Political World
Of the City.

Lewis WIKI of the state board of
agriculture is out for the Republican
nomination for city treasurer.
-
Peter Bartzen will run ahead of
the field in the race for City Treas.
urer.
Aid. Jacob A. Hey opened head.
quarters in the Hotel La Sale In his
campaign for the republican nomina.
ton for mayor.
~eA
Joseph Straus. who is contrasting
with Henry w. Austin (rep.) for the
seat of state senator from the Twenty.
third district, has fled petition as a
democratic candidate for alderman In
the Fifteenth ward.
~
J. A. Long has made a good record
as Chief Clerk Of the Board Of As.
SCISSORS.
Richard NJ. Hennessey, the we'll
known building contractor, has an
honored record for ability and eff
cheney.
~oA
Stillman B. Jameson Is one Of the
coming men In the Republican party.
He Is honest and able.
~6A
Judge Joseph H. Fitch has made q
fine record on the Superior bench.
Charles c. Daley, the well known
lawyer, IL always q hard worker for
Democratic success.
~M
w. L. Bodine, the efficient chief OF
the bureau Of compulsory education,
has made nation wide name for his
department.
~
Emil Banedt Of Banedt & Grampp
Webster avenue and Bissell street, ID
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-02-06

Mayor Harrison said that he be.
lieved Hull House lis playing with
fire" in allowing persons of the type
that gathered there Sunday to hold
meetings. The mayor declared he did
not object to parades so long as they
are conducted In an orderly manner
and that he had notified the chief of
police TO this effect.
1T is hardly a fair statement said
the mayor, ito say that they paraded
without a permit. I don't object to
their parades SO long as they are
orderly, but don't believe in red flags
and other accessories Of like nature.
think Hull House is playing with
fire. as these meetings have evidently
been encouraged
~
Two branches of the municipal
court were abolished by the judges Of
the court at their monthly meeting.
The 35th street branch, held at 74O
West 35th street. and the Sheffield
avenue branch, 2742 Sheffield avenue,
are the courts affected by the judges
order. Cases which would have been
heard in the Sheffield avenue branch
will be heard at the Chicago avenue
court, at 113 West Chicago avenue.
The 35th street court cases will be
sent to the stockyards branch. The
changes are to go into effect Monday.
Ernest Hummel, city treasurer In
the first and fourth administrations
Of Mayor Harrison, has been selected
by the Harrison forces as the mayors
running mate for city clerk In the
coming primaries.
~
Judge Scully Of the County Court
has been unable to find warrant to
ignore the age requirement In the law
relative to registration. Women voters
will have to tell their ages the same
as the men folk. The Judge says the
law is plain and that while he would