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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-05

A stockman Looted I'm Chicago Ia Broad
Daylight.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.--James Davis,
wealthy stockmau, came in from Chey-
enne yesterday with several carloads OF
stock. Last night he came into the city
to transact some business, and returned
TO the stockyards on the 6 o'clock
dummy this morning. He left the train
at the union depot Ia the yards, and
stood a moment on the platform. The
stockman is broad shouldcred aud mus
cular, but he was no match for the four
athletes who, as professional robbers,
know how To hold man up.
They seized the Wyoming citizen much
as Texas cowboys handle steer In
branding time. BY pure force Of mus
cular power they pinioned his arms
and then turned his pockets wrong side
out.
Fortunately Mr.. Davis did not have
the proceeds OF k.s stock sale with him.
His pin money. however. amounting to
S.. 35, was taken and then the victim
was released. Quite q crowd of people
witnessed the robbery, but somehow the
thieves got away The stock msti says
he can describe the color OF their hair
and the police rely on him 10 help them
catch the highwaynran.
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

THE Berlin police contemplate a strike
for more pay.
THE new Koch institute In New York
was opened 10 patients yesterday.
AT Friars Point, Miss, three negroes
confined in jail set fire to the building
aud were burned To death.
A CYCLONE passed throug Clay county.
Louisiana, doing considerable damage
10 property and injuring three or four
negroes, but not fatally,
USIos dockmen at the Inman docks.
Liverpool, have q nit work because non
union men were working there. The
strikers arc being rapidly replaced.
THE socialists OF Chicago have adopted
a resolution demanding that the man
ayers of the worlds fair must employ
union labor upon all work In connection
with 1t.
Or party of forty men engaged In
reopening communication with snow
blocked villages between Dimltzana and
Tripoitsa, Greece, fifteen have frozen to
death.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made in
Chill 10 regulate the output of nitrate.
The companies are composed principally
all disposed of in this country.
A PASSENGER train on tie Savannah,
Griffin & North Alabama road was
thrown down a twenty-foot embankment
near Griffin, Ga. About fifteen passen-
sers were severely wounded. but none
killed.
JouN BoND, colored man Of Mitchell.
Md. has been In bed for twenty seven
years, having taken an oath never to get
up II his mother sold certain piece of
property. which she later disposed of.
THE Mexican police have arrested
James Il. Henry, who Is wanted la Can
ada on the charge of robbing the Bank
OF Montreal OF cash and securities
amounting to 81, 500, 900. Henry's big
haul was made Dec. - last.
THE new steel cruiser Newark formally
went into commission yesterday at
Cramps ship yard as msn-of-war OF
the United States government, and com
pletes Cramps first contracts for the
new navy. the others being the York
town, Vesuvius, Baltimore and Phila-
delphia
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THERE'S MONEY IN SIGHT.


CHICAGO, Feb. 4.--Treasurer See
berger, OF the worlds fair directory. la
an interview regarding the Increase OF
~, 000, 900 In the amount required, said:
"All this talk about the Exposition com.
pany having over-hgured its resources Is
sheer nonsense. The committee OF the
company are now doing what any pru-
dent business man would do--bringng
things down 10 a ractical basis. They
are figuring possible expenditures for
preparation OF grounds and erection OF
buildings at the outside estimates. so rs
TO see where they stand and what cut
ting down will be- needed. The company
never figured on running the ex-
position upon any $4,000, 900 basis.
All the company asks is that the
subscribers to the original fund will make
up the hrst 20 per, cent. and thus facil-
itate US In doing business. We have not
yet organized the machinery foi raising
the second 5000. 900 OF the company's
stock. but we shall raise II all light, no
fear Of that There are great many
large property owners in Chicago who
have not, as yet, contributed cent To
the fair although they are the ones To
be materially benefited by the exposi-
ton
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A had state OF Ansir- Reported of the Cot
orndo solans.

orndo solans.
DENVER, Feb. 4.-The house this aft
ernoon received the report OF the bribery
investigation committee. The majority
were OF the opinion that the house had
been assailed by as corrupt lobby as ever
attempted 10 manipulate a legislature.
They stated among the specific charges
that Otto Mears offered Representative
Bowman $500 and Representative Ham
on another occasion offered him the
chairmanship OF the committee on con
ditIon In each case that he would sup
dort Speaker Hanna. 1t was also
charged that DIR. Milton attempted 10 IN
timldate Bowman, and Representative
Mitchell was twice approached by par
ties, whom he refused TO name, and Of
fered $500 and $1,000 to support Hanna.
Several other representatives had been
approached, and the committee rec
ommended that the testimony be
submitted TO. the grand jury. A
minority report signed by Coombs was to
the effect that he could not indorsc the
majority report. as Mitchell. Thornton
and Chapman refused To name the per
sons Offering them bribes. They should
be compelled 10 do this or be expelled
Bowman, the only man who named the
bribers, had, he said, been fatty contra
dicted at every point. The majority re-
port was adopted.
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DULUTH SHOPLIFTERS,
A systematic scheme Of Robbery ns-
tect d-Arrests Made.

DULUTH, Feb. 4.--Detectlves have fer
reted out gang OF women shoplifters
who have been doing" the dry goods
houses here for month and q half.
Two OF the establishments estimate their
losses at $500 each, and nearly every
other house reports losses. The women
visited the stores wearing large cloaks,
on the inside OF which were huge pockets,
which they filled with goods when the
clerks were not watching. Some OF the
goods were found In West Superior and
some In house on Minnesota Point. A
dillgent search Il being made for other
stolen property. The names OF princi.
pals In the shopifting were given out to-
day. They are nearly all women OF the
town. They are Jessie West, of
Superior; Belle Homes, Mrs. Hull and
daughter and julia Roach. They dis
posed of much of the stolen goods to
residents OF houses OF III fame. Some of
the goods were sent TO Belle King. In St
Paul. The robbery Is more extensive
than at first supposed, and was carried
on by regular system.
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A Halt { allied / n the Davi. win Case.

HELENA, Mont, Feb. 4.-The supreme
court yesterday issued writ OF man
damus on Judge Mediation, of Butte, di-
recting him TO show cause why he did
not grant the petition of the contestants
In the Davis will case for the appoint
ment of 4 jury commission TO draw a
new panel TO try the matter OF the val
idity of the alleged will. The matter
will be argued to-day, and the will case
,annot come up at Butte before Wednes-
day. Counsel Robert G.. Ingersoll and
Contestant Henry A. Root are here and
are jubilant over the action of the SUI
preme court, which gives them the delay
they have been fighting for.
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HALFORD'S BROTHKR-iN-LAW
He Was Printer, and Died In the Chi :
cago Poor House.

nc w ~ - anu Dt8u IN kn9 Gnl~
cago Poor House.
CHICAGO, Feb. 4.--George Armstrong.
a printer and brothcr-ln law OF Elijah
Halford. private secretary OF President
Harrison. died yesterday morning In the
Cook county poor house. Armstrong
came 10 Chicago six or seven yeHrs ago
and secured eu1pioypent on the Nnstos,ai
LatsadyD Ja11tstdr pebliShed 6y Ch1ries
Dowst. He had been stopping at lodg
ing house on Jackson street, and Friday
morning was taken sick. He grew worse
rapidly, and the landlady allowed him to
be taken to the poor house Saturday.
He had no money and, for aught she
knew, no friends. While Mr.. Halford
was managing editor OF the Indianapolis
Journal, Armstrong was foreman of the
composing room. Another sister of the
deceased Is the wife OF a wealthy ranch
man In California. Mr.. Dowst sent q
telegram to Secretary Halford notifying
him Of the death.
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CHAMPAIGN, H., Feb. 4.-About
twenty officers OF the battalion at the
University OF Illinois are being tried by
the faculty for unmIlitary conduct In re-
fusing 10 take their companies 10 chapel
exercises this morning, and unless they
acknowledge their wrong II Is probable
all will be expelled. They demand the
reinstatement OF Capt Miller, removed
recently because his grade In study was
not up 70 REQUIREMENT.
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TorEKA, Feb. AIN the house to-day
the senate concurrent resolution request
ing the Kansas congressional delegation
To work for the Conger lard bill was
amended by striking out the Conger bill
and indorsing the Paddock pure food
bill. Speaker Elder, In speaking on the
matter, declared that the farmer dele
gates who went 20 Ocala were wined and
dined by the cotton seed oil men until
they were ready to vote for any resolu-
tion. This had reference To the Conger
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MILES NOT IN 1T.
He Says the Indian Business Has Been
Taken Out of His Hands.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-tien. Miles, speak
ing about the band OF Indians on the
way TO Washington, said the matter OF
dealing with them had been taken en-
tirely out OF his hands. He declared
that the report that he had selected "a
certain class OF Indians To go 70 Wash
ington was false Those sent by him
represented all classes. He expressed IA
belief that some enemy Is trying to I'm
Juro him by circulating false rumors In
the press. He did not believe the presi-
dent disapproved OF the suspension of
Col. Forsythe. The latter officer had
not been vindicated, as the report of the
investigating committee, when made
public will show. Fifteen Indians from
Pine Ridge, headed by John Grass,
passed through the city to-day on the
way To Washington
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A WESTERN CROOK.


I OMAHA. Feb. 4.--Rudolph NJ. Patter-
ION has been arrested In Chicago for com
lpllcity In large real estate swindle in
The Windy City. Patterson was formerly
y real estate and loan broker here and
ht Los Angeles, Cal. He was connected
with number OF shady transactions
here. He was once arrested ON a charge
pf bastardy preferred by Swede named
Matte Ulin, servant girl, but escaped
through technicality. The girl subse-
Quently went to pattersons Office and
shot at him. He escaped by the inter
vention OF his friends. While at Los An
eeies he boarded with an aged lady who
had gone there from Omaha. Patter-
con professed great friendship for the
old lady, AID gave her an elegant oppor-
tunity TO get rich. He sold her seven
town lots agreeing TO sell 10 n third
party for sum greater than the old
lndy paid for the seven. A contract of
sale was necessary in order 10 complete
The transaction. Patterson took the old
hdy, who was nearly blind. into
darkened room and there read her what
plrported 10 be contract of sale. the
old lady signed IL, and soon Patterson
left; his landlady found he had misrepre-
sented matters to her, and that she
could not dispose OF the Los Angeles
property at any price. She then re-
turned 10 Omaha and took up life In
handsome home here. She was here
about two months when Patterson APP
peared At the house and demanded rent
or possession OF the premises. An In
vestlgation showed that the alleged con-
tract of sale for the lots In Los Angeles
was In reality warranty deed TO the
property In Omaha. A suit Is now pend
ing To set aside the deed. Patterson
never made answer To the petition.
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Mr. Rl.nd q. Confident.

WASHINGTON, Feb. i.-Mr. Bland has
expressed his belief that the silver men
In the house are strong enough To pass
the free coinage bill on a direct vote. 1t
II not expected there will be- more than
rs negative votes on the democratic side,
while 30 or IS Affirmative votes are
looked for on the republican sides MFR.
Bland hopes 10 get the bill out OF the
committee by Wednesday
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DETROIT, Feo. 4.-Russell {. Garfield,
who was arrested yesterday for the mur-
der OF Nellie Griffin, whose body was
found In the river Friday, made a full
confession. He abducted the girl from
the state public school at Cold Water
and was responsible for her death.
He was brought into court Mt Charlotte
this afternoon and pleaded guilty, and
Judge Hooker sentenced him to impris-
onment for life. This evening he was
lodged In the state prison at jackson.
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LONDON, Feb. 4.-The Times says that
Parnell had another conference with Dill
lon and o'Brien yesterday. Rnmors OF
a hitch In the negotiations are rife. The
Parnellites declared the Healyites In
sisted upon Parnelfs retirement, while
the Healyites assert that ParnelI de-
clines To accept any Gladstonian assur-
ances unless put In writing, "a condition
which the Gladstonians would not ao-
cent
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LYMPH IN LEMARS.
DIR. HiI~ brand Has just Returned Prom
Germany, Whsr~ He Secured the Mystic
Fluid From tho Professor Himself

Fluid From tho Professor Himself
LEMARs, Ia, Feb. Especial: DIR.
HI llebrand has returned from Berlin.
VIII lie In Berlin he worked three weeks
In the hospital under DIR. Koch aud his
assis tants, studying and practicing with
the lymph. He brought home enough OF
Koclf's lymph for 5000 Injections, and
expec1s 70 give 1t thorough test here
At home.
The city council met la regular session
Monday evening Two petitions were
read, ono asking tho city to put In
IN electric light plant to be owned
and operated by said city, the
other petition asked the council
20 grant IN electric light franchise to
the LeMsrs Water and Light company.
Both petitions were laid on the tab and
IL was decided TO submit the question to
the vote of the people at the coming cleo
ton. A new hose cart was ordered 10
be bought for the FIRE department, and a
hose house was ordered built In the
southeast part of the city, provided land
can be procured for that purpose. The
new fire alarm whistle on the water
works power house was accepted and
ordered TO be paid for.
The members of st. James Catholic
In Pew's hall this week. A fine musical
program has been prepared for each
evening including the best musical talent
of the city.
Sunday was Christian Endeavor day
n id it was observed In this city by appro-
or, ate exercises At the Congregational
and Presbyter churches Sunday even
ing.
Mayo Priestly announces himself as
n candidate for reelection.
Mrs. Henry Winters has served notice
that sie will apply to Gov. Boies to par
don her husband, Henry Winters. who Is
now serving a term of seven years In
Anamosa penitentiary for killing Hugh
Moret.
Revival meetings are still In progress
at the Methodist church. The quarterly
report OF the pastcf, Rev. j. w. Walker,
shows there have been twenty-five ac-
sessions 10 the church and that IL Is In a
Nourishing financial condition.
Hon. VIM. II. Dent left yesterday for
Dss Aoines TO attend meeting OF the
worlds fair commissioners.
Geo. n. Mardoff, brother-in-law OF
r. II. Dow. Is In the city visiting for
few days.
Rev. j. r. Snowden went To Des
Moines Monday on business connected
with the Congregational church.
George Richardson and wife expect To
leave to-day for q months visit In the
south. They will attend the Mardi Gras
carnival at New Orleans.
Gus Peck left Monday for Cherokee,
Washta aud Storm Lake on business
tour.
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Fatal Quarrel.

MUsKoGEE, /. T., Feb. 4.-Yesterday
Government Agent Miller aud Mr.. Ins-
ley, escorted by eighteen guards, started
with si0O, 600 to settle the second per cap
Itav purchase money OF the Greek statain.
When about twenty miles out IA quarrel
arose between Gov. Mcintosh, captain OF
the guard, and Bob Marshall, an Indian
policeman. Tho latter shot Mcintosh
with Winchester rife, killing him i'm
afa
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Carsiessness Causes a Disastrous Fire
One Fatality.

DUBUQUE, Feb. A curious origin Is
responsible for a serious fire. Mr.. Solo
mon, q member of the firm of Solomon
Bros, dry goods, who had just moved In.
received cigar from travelling man,
lighted IL and threw away the unex-
tingulshed match. 1t struck pi OF
cotton batting and In n moment flames
sprang up which 1t was impossible to eX-
tinguisb. The store OF Solomon Bros.
was entirely destroyed with contents.
also large part of the Golden Eagle
clothing store, board of trade rooms,
government steamboat inspectors Office,
Smith, Mathis 4 Co.'S printing office and
other offices above. The less is roughly
estimated at $50, 900, with ample insur-
ance. Tom Burke, fireman, was over
come by smoke and heat and IL thought
to be fatally injured.
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Dependent ON Cr,spi.

PARIS, Feb. A dispatch from
Figaro TO Rome says ii is understood
that King Humbert has asked Signor
Crispi TO withdraw his resignation. The
latter Is undecided what course to pur-
sue. Ii was by the advice OF Zanardelli,
who was summoned yesterday 10 form
a cabinet that Crispi was asked to re-
consider his action. He said he could
not consent to form cabinet unless
Crispi absolutely refused to undertake
the task
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-05
The Sundry Bill Provides Sew
eral Millions of
Dollars.
A List Of the Towns That Will Get
Benefits Of This
Kind.
The Public Debt Decrease for Janu-
uary Was Very Hand
some

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-Thc sundry
civil bin as rep,rted 10 the house carries
an appropriation OF S34.242.a7 There
are increased appropriations OF 81, 743,-
IL for public buildings as compared
with the appropriation for the current
fiscal year. Under the head of appro-
priations for public buildings are the
fol
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-05

II AN going TO be your hub, said the
young carriage builder from Bostsh as
they stood before the altar ''Yes, said
his blushing bride, who intended always
10 have the last word, land will supply
the spokes-" s'And l." wound up the
clergyman, as he joined their hands,
IAN the tie-r.r--St. Joseph Aews.
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More Abort xinles on for wash,ngton

PIERRE, 3. d., Feb. straight Head,
captain OF the Indian police at Pine
Ridge agency and Chief Little No Heart.
came down from Fort Benton yesterday
under the guardianship of Capt. SchOen-
feldt, and accompanied by Narcisse Mar
cello "a interpreter. fhey proceed from
here TO Mitchell, where they VIII be-
Joined by delegates from Grow Greek and
Standing Rock. and will move on 70
Washington 10 have pow WOW.
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LONDON, Feb. 4.-The funeral Of
Charles Bradlaugh took place at Work
ing Surrey. Over |, 500 people came from
London by special trains 10 be present.
Many, as II TO emphasize Bradlaugh's 3
last wishes 10 the effect that no signs OF
mourning were 20 be displayed. wore coli
ored ribbons around their hat.
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South Dakota Republicans
Feared the Result of
Another Ballot.
independents Getting Well Together
in Caucus, but Republicans Ac-
complish Nothing.
A LsMars Physician. After Studying
Under Koch, Returns With a
Supply Of Lymph.

PIERRE, 3. d., Feb. special: There
Is quite furry OF excitement this morn
Ing over the outcome of te-day's ballot.
The independents have decided to give
Judge Campbell complimentary vote,
and IL IL believed he will get the full
vote. The republican caucus last night
was not able TO do anything. The plan
Is to nominate a candidate tonight. It
Is believed the crisis is near at hand.
Melville's friends strongly assert he can
get the necessary independent strength
IL the republicans will lead of.
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JOHN WAS FLY.


II aaas Of Ooiisrs-
ZsAx. TeANmsco.. Feb. 4.-Thocustoms
officials have Just learned that they have
been swindled out of about $4,000
revenue by sharp Chinaman. 1t is the
custom here when goods are imported to
take to the appraisers store 10 per cent.
OF them from which the total duty is cal
culated. The broker files bonds OF 500
for the payment of the duty and the
owner is then allowed to take the other
nine-teIths ont. Jan. Chinaman
went through this routine with large
shipment OF opium, but now that he is
wanted 10 pay the duty cannot be- found.
The government has 10 per cent OF the
shipment, worth about -, 900, while the
amount the Chinaman carried away
would bring duty OF fully $50, ,000.
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Knew Hi. End W As Near.

LIMA. o., Feb. A. DIR. Henry Sampsell
was druggist in the village OF Bloom
willie, This morning he complained that
he was not feeling well, and, although
suffering from no serious bodily pain. pre-
dictcd that be would die before night.
He died at eleven minutes after O'Clock
p. m. There were no symptoms OF
nolsonfnu
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ACROSS THE PACIFIC.
Unfavornble Condition of the SILK Trade In
Japan.

San FRANCISCO, Feb. 4.-Adyices
from Japan by the steamship Gaelic, Just
arrived. state that the silk trade Is in
vary bad way. Last years losses to
merchants was over S25, 900, 900. and ac-
corrling TO the present appearances the
losses will continue for some time yet.
A serious state of affairs exists In
Siam, owing TO the failure OF the rice
crdp. The Mercantile Gazette, OF Yoko-
hama. says that unless sufficient meas
ures are taken TO meet the emergency,
rebellion and riot by the starving un-
employed. followed by epidemics, will
surely be- the order of the day.
A serious earthquake took place In
Java Dec. le, the town OF Joana being
terribly damaged. Twelve people were
killed and seventeen injured.
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LOSS, HALF A MILLION.


NEW York. Feb. Fire broke out
last night In the Hecla Iron works In
Brooklyn and which brought out every
engine I'm the city, was under control Dy
daylight. The large buildings OF the
iron company were destroyed aud a
nun ber of surrounding structures ser
iousiy damaged. Mr.. Paulson, OF Paul
son 4 Ecker, proprietors OF the Hecla
Iron works, said their loss was $500, 600,
mostly ON patterns. Most OF this Is COW
cred by Insurance. Other losses amounted
- eAK 0na