davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
RECKLESS SHOOTING.
Ii Gets q Texas Community Into Trouble
"A Reign of Terror.

WACO, Tex, Feb. 10 "A special from
Leon Junction, Coryell county, Tex, a
point on the ST. Louis, Arkansas & Texas
railway, forty miles west of Waco,
states that reign of terror exists there.
A few days ago Newt. Davis was killed,
a fact already mentioned In these dis
patches. Parties accused of numbering
Davis will have preliminary
hearing there next Wednesday.
Meanwhile Mr.. Fletcher, the postmaster
and station agent, and Mr.. Naggs, the
section foreman OF the Cotton Belt route,
have thought best % resign and leave.
The law-abiding people and the sheriff
advised against their leaving, and as
sured them OF protection, but Messrs
Fletcher and Naggs, in view of depend
ent families, refused TO reconsider and
have taken steps to leave place where
they feel their lives are In hourly dan
ger, In consequence of Information In
their possession tending To criminate
certain parties for the Davis murder.
Another dispatch states that the sheriff
has attached both Fletcher and Nsggs,
and will detain them at Gatesville, the
Coryell county seat until the prelimin-
airy trial next Wednesday Is over.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

BOYD Bios. IL CO., wholesale dry
goods, Toronto, are In trouble; debts not
stated.
Wissman is fighting the natives of Ma
sindi, near Kilima-N Marc.
LLOYD MCKEE, who was killed by the
Shaffer brothers at Peaksville, Mo-,
fatally stabbed one OF his murderers be-
fore dying.
The steamer Scotia arrived In New
York Yesterday with case OF small pox
among $40 immigrants from Mediter-
ranean ports.
THn Berlin police have been ordered
not TO permit workingmen To assemble
I'm groups, aud 10 promptly arrest any
found inciting q labor demonstration.
Sur has been brought by Fayette
county. Illinois, for $4,000 against the
bondsmen OF J. NJ. Little, ex-county
! treasurer. who resigned last August over
| sl2, 900 short.
MRs. MARY PoErTEKER died AT Smith
ton, Ill.,, as the result Of pistol wound
| inflicted by her Jealous brother~in-law,
Henry Poetteker, who, after shooting
her, killed himself.
| MARaAHET SNfDEks III years OF age,
became faint at Lancaster, Pa. funeral
and took what she thought TO be whisky.
II was embalming fluid. She got ex-
cited and died OF heart disease.
| AT New Rochelle, N. ", last night a
telegraph pole with q cross bar was
burned. The blazing cross led tho
| negroes to believe the earth's end near
and on their knees In the street they
prayed till the fire was quenched.
A JURY In the United States court In
| indianapolis gave verdict for $1,000
against the Citizens Street Railroad
company IN favor OF Mrs Nellie Liddy.
whose husband was killed by the acci-
dental discharge Of revolver caused by
the pocket OF driver.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

WASHINGTON, ID. C., Feb. l0.--The
two branches of congress have made
rapid progress during the last week In
the transaction of public business, but
there Is n general disposition at the
capitol to do even more work daily
henceforward. Tho lengthening Of the
legislative day In the senate Is expected
to result In final action before the 4th OF
March, not only upon all the annual APP
preparation bills. but also upon the other
Ions list Of measures selected by the re-
publican caucus for advancement be-
cause OF their public Importance. So
thu week In the senate will probably be
devoted TO the consideration of the ap-
preparation bills made ready In time for
action. and such measures upon the eau
Gus program as can be reached.
The appropriation bills will probably
continue to absorb nearly all the time OF
thN house for some days TO come, and
the prospect for any general legislation
during the present week Is not bright.
The District of Columbia committee, un-
der the rules, is entitled 20 the floor for n
day. and Is making an earnest effort to
secure that day for local legislation, but
Mr.. Cannon does not intend To permit
anything to Intervene while the sundry
civil bill Is pending In the house II he
can prevent 1t. The other appropriation
bills are on the calendar OF legislation,
and Il is likely that their consideration
Will consume practically the whole OF
the week. There are number OF other
mattors, Including the shipping bill and
sundfy election contests, on which ae-
tion BY the house Is very earnestly de-
sired. but II Is the understanding among
the republicans that the appropriation
bills shall have the right-of-way At all
times.
The silver bill and the report OF the
Raum investigating committee are sub
jects which may be precipltated upon
the house during the week, but in what
form 1t Is impossible 10 predict.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
SN AXES IN SIDE.


TnOugut 10 ne DytnGs
SYRACUSE. N. Y, Feb lo-The
strange malady which will end the life
OF James O'Grady. OF this city, within q
few days Is one that has baffied the skill
OF the prominent physicians of Syracuse.
1t Is now believed that Mr.. o'Grsdy has
snake In his stomach: In fact II ia
claimed by Mrs. o'Grady that sne has
~-~~. 49, ..s'sso ~ 49, svfs'as 49, 49, l---
bands throat Mr.. O'Grady has been
confined TO his room for the
last seven weeks, and has gradn
ally wasted away, being almost en-
tirely unable TO take any food into his
stomach. He says that he can feel the
movement of the inmate, whatever IL Is,
in his stomach. Port wine was pre-
scribed few days ago. On the second
time that the cup was placed to his lips
the snake Is said To have come up TO his
throat and almost choked him. The
same thing has been repeated several
times. lie drinks water without this
annoyance. Mr. O'Grady says he re-
members that a few months ago when
drinking from brook he swallowed
some foreign substance, but paid no at
tenfion to 1t. lie believes now that It
was small snake and that IL has grown
rapidly IN his stomach. He suffers great
agony. and can live but few days. a
post mortem will be held when he dies.
The case Is a strange one and IL causing
much interest among the medical pro-
fpSgIou
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
LOS GRIEVANCES.
" What the Visiting Chiefs Are Complain
Ing OF at tho National Capital.

" What the Visiting Chiefs Are Complain
Ing OF Mt tho National Capital.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l0.--The confer
ence with the Indians was resumed to-
day. Commissioner Morgan said that
he had heard enough OF the past and
wanted plans for the future. he was
prepared to issue 500, 900 worth OF beef
to the Indians entitled To receive 1t,
which was cut OF In the past. Senator
Dawes said II the indians did their
part and were industrious the govern
ment would do It's part and help them
become self-supporting. White Ghost
spoke OF the encroachments OF the whit
upon the Indians lands. The rations Oh
coffee. he said, amounted TO about 100
grains per week 10 each person, and he
complained of the smallness of the bacon
.rations. He said the delegation had
reached the unanimous decision that
they did not want military agents. Big
Name. Of the ISo~er Rrnle agency sasd
the whites prevented the Indians from
getting fuel and hay. He wanted the
agency moved nearer. They needed better
school facilities. He complained OF the
small sire of the beef cattle given them.
Little No Heart spoke In the same vein.
Commissioner Morgan asked such OF the
Indians as preferred civil agents to
stand up. All did so except Maj.
Swords, chief of the Indian police at
Pine Ridge, who preferred military
agents Mad Bear. from Standing Rock,
said his people insisted on more reser-
vation schools. Ii schools are located
on the reservations their influence would
be felt not only by the pupils, but by the
parents as well.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

py lrtthk Dayhkht
BosroN, Mass, Feb. i0.--A romantic
story was revealed to-day In contest
over the $500, 800 estat b. oil the late Samuel
Weleh, who lived In 40 many places that
the probate judge doesn't know where To
locate his legal residence. For years
fine looking brick house on Elm street,
Somerville, has remained nntenanted,
its windows aud doors heavily barred.
All sorts OF ghost stories have been
conjured up about this house, and every
body who lived In the vicinity was con-
1t had that reputation anyway, and
timid women and children always went
u block out OF their way TO avoid passing
IL at night. The ghost stories vanished
In the light of to-day's revelations. That
house was built by Mr.. Welch years ago
with the proceeds of a lottery prize
which he had drawn. He was engaged
10 be married 10 an estimable young
woman and the wedding day had been
appointed. When the intended bride
heard that the foundation OF his wealth
had been laid through lottery invest
ment she refused To marry him. Mr..
Welch Immediately barred up the house.
which had just been completed, and
never woald give his consent TO its being
occupied. lie then led rowing life In
Massachusetts, and New Hampshire,
where he passed the greater part OF his
time. Mayor Pope, OF Someryilie, was
to-day appointed administrator OF the
estate, which he will distribute among y
large number of heirs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
A TERROR IN COLORADO.


HoLyoKE. Col, Feb. 10.-A fearful
blizzard ragged here for thirty-six hours.
The air was filed with one vast sheet OF
drifting snow, finer than the finest sand.
The wind blew perfect hurricane and
with sufficient force to drive the particles
of snow into the smallest crevices and
openings about windows, doors or
caves. The like was never before
known In this portion OF the state.
The storm manifested electrical
phenomena. Ever stove in the city be-
came so heavily charged with the fluid
that some experienced much difficulty In
building fires yesterday morning. The
wires east and west OF here were useless
and communication was completely cut
of, no trains having arrived or left here
since Saturday. The snow is driven
with such force into cuts that IL Is with
much difficulty and damage that snow
plows are being run TO open up the road.
Two plows were disabled early thia
morning east and west by bucking snow!
A great OF deal stock perished during the
storm. The thermometer ranged from
& TO 12 below zero.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
A oUARTETTE WIDOW.
-Four rm.s = Successful Applicant for
Widows Pension.

CRAwFoRDsvII.LE, Ind, Feb. I0.-Mrs.
Vim. Hardin, of Darlington. Ind, to-day
made her fourth application for
pension AS widow OF United States
soldier, and all previous applications
were successful. In 1857 this lady was
married 10 Robert Frost, Mexican war
veteran, who soon died, and as his widow
she became pensioner. She next mar
ried John Leatherman, who died In the
army In 1868, and she again received "A
pension as his widow. In 1857 she mar
ried Hezekiah w. Dougherty, also sol
dier, who died In few months, and who
left her q pension as u legacy. Her next
matrimonial venture was with VIM.
Hardin. who recently died, leaving her
four sons, named respectively: Scott
Frost Hardin, Sherman Leatherman
Hardin, Sheridan Dougherty Hardin and
plain Schurz Hardin. Mrs. Hardin II q
well preserved lady, and states that she
expects to live to wed another soldier
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

North Dakotn's Legislature Wrestling
with the Temperance Question.

North Dakotn's Legislature Wrestling
with tia. Temperance Question.
BISMARCK, Feb. 10.--The great fight
over the resubmission of prohibition
came up I'm the house yesterday. The
temperance committee Ii composed Of
nine members, eight OF whom are out
spoken prohibltionists. About 3 o'clock
Monday they reported house bill No. i32
providing for a constitutional amend
ment for resubmission, and favored
an indefinite postponement. After
a hard fight the report was
adopted. Then Mr.. Hill moved
to reconsider and to lay that motion
on the table. This was too much. IL
was found that Mr.. Williams, OF Grand
Forks. was absent without leave. and q
call OF the house was ordered. The
sergeant-at-arms secured the highways
and byways looking for Williams, who,
when last seen, was making tracks
across the hills into the country. All
eff0rts % find him were Of no avail aud
the committee 50 reported. Then the
sergeant was given two deputies TO as
sist In the search and started out again.
In the meantime repeated motions to
dispense with the business under the call
were made, put aud defeated. only 20
voting aye, 32 being required. The re-
submissionists hope 10 carry the day
when the ''go home for Sunday" mem
bers all get back. In the senate there
is a strong sentiment against prohibition
and resubmisslon will have a safe ma
torffy
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
THE SECOND CAMPAIGN.



Follows the hattie of sworus-
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.--Army circles
are getting q great deal of gossip out OF
the desire OF Gen. Miles TO come to
Washington and the failure OF Gen.
Scho6eld 70 grant permission for the
visit. IL In generally understood that
one OF Gen. Miles purposes In coming
here would be 70 prefer charges against
remembered. made some structures on
Gen. Miles for his conduct OF tho Indian
campaign, alleging that the extent Of
the recent uprising was magni-
hed by Miles In order that his services
should be eorrcspondingly magnifed.
These views of Gen. McKeever were
talked about In the army clubs and
among military men until Secretary
Proctor, who is . warm supporter OF
Miles, took steps to stop the criticism.
The frst Atep was TO retire Mckeever
20 q subordinate service at the depart
ment This was soon followed by an or
der relieving McKeever from duty here
and assigning him to duty on Gen. Miles
staff This brought the two enemies
face to face, and each OF them has
been frettinR over the ordeal
1t Ii said that Gen. Miles
main desire In coming to Washington Is
20 perfer charges against Gen. Mckesver
for conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman, and Gen. Schofeld, rumor
has IL, Is trying TO pacify him and tix up
the matter.
The report on the investigation OF Col.
Forsythe's action in the Wounded Knee
fight Is expected ia q few days, and 1t Is
understood that 1t will restore Col. For
sythe To his command after mildly repri-
manding him for some feature of his
action In the engagement
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
IL win Ansst Many TITLES.

MISsEAPoILs, Mimi, Feb. i0.-The
Trlbune's Grand Forks, N. d., special
says: The recent decision OF the United
States supreme court In the case OF the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific,
awards to the Great Northern the legal
title TO the grant OF the old St. Paul a.
Pacific railroad. The decision will affect
81 .000, 900 worth of property IN the Red
river valley, and IL Is intimated that the
title to portion OF Grand Forks and
other cities In the Red river valley may
be affected by this decision.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
Great H.rdshi nssvin Result.

PAUL's VALLEY. 1T, Feb. l0.--Gov.
Bird is organizing the military to eject
the intruders from the Chickasaw Ma
tion. II Is estimated that at least TO-
900 intruders will be driven out III the
order IL carried out. This will cause
great hardship among them, rs ma
iority OF them are dependent upon this
years crop for their living. The fault
Is with the landlords, rs they are re-
quired TO secure permit Tor each
renter, which they neglected To do
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

CHICAGO, Feb. lo.-Thomas Dudley
Easton, aged IS. said 10 he the ssa ef
millionaire parents living at Mt. Ster-
ling, KY, has been mysteriously missing
since last Tuesday. Easton has been
connected with an insurance company In
Chicago for several years. The last seen
Of him was at the entrance 10 the Palmer
house, where he stepped out of cab.
leaving loaded revolver on the seat.
Mental ALTERATION and foul play are the
suggested solutions OF the mystery.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
CULLIBLE OULLS.
Thsy asits NJ . Very Th,n Bsst--A succ ess-
ful ocuker- Fisher.

PTTrsBuRo, Feb. I0.--Several weeks
ago q man named Williams advertised
extensively throughout the papers for =
farm. He received some 300 replies and
In each case notified the seller that his
particular farm In every way answered
the purposes, but that 1t would be neces-
sary TO send car fare for the buyer aud
agent TO defray the expenses OF trip 10
inspect the property before purchasing.
He succeeded In getting several thous-
and dollars from his victims and last
week departed for parts unknown. Let
ters containing money and drafts are still
coming In for Williams, but they viii be
returned 20 the writers by the police an-
thorities. Williams departure was has
tened by a request from Inspector Me-
Aleese to call upon him and explain bis
method Of doing business.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
EARTHLY PfNCHED.
Bro. Taimaxs's House Of Worship Ftnsn-
ctaiiy Esnbnrassed.

NEw YORK, Feb. 10.--The trials of
Brother TaisaAso an accann. 20 his =.
ahility IN raise money toutside OF his
personal resources) for rebuilding his
tabernacle are growing apaee. The con-
tractor stopped work on the building q
short time ago because his money was
not forthcoming, In spite OF the loan OF
sl25, 900 by Russell Sage. Contractor I.
Wills agreed TO put up the building for
sos, 900 he has received only SIS, 900.
Instead OF $50, 900, which was due him
last August, he received two notes
for -, 500 each and four for
So 500 each, all due i'm four
months. These notes, Contractor
Wills says, have not been paid. He
now brings suit against the church for
the balance due him on his contract,
and asks that his claim be made first
lien on the property, supersedin2 even
Russell Sage's mortgage. He will seek
To have the unfinished tabernacle sold
10 satisfy his claim.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

hut . I5- 5-Year-Old Girl Causes = Suicide
In FauIk County, n. ID.

REDFIEID, s. d., Feb. 9.--Special: A
case OF unrequited love and suicide, In
Faulk county, near Scatherwood, Is re-
ported Sidney Annette IL the name Of
the young man who killed himself. IL
appears that his parents went To church
and left him with another young man
who was staying AZ the Annette resi-
dence. shortly after the young man
that was living with the Arnettes and
who was at work about the barn heard
the report OF gun In the vicinity OF the
house, and ran 10 ascertain the cause.
In front of the door lay young Annette
dead, having shot himself In the region
OF the heart with Winchester rife. The
following notes lay on the table and ex-
plain the deed:
DEAR PA AND Ma: hope you will for
give me for what I am about to do. You
know the sause. loved her too dearly 10
live any longer this way. l will try and
meet you In heaven. Your boy,
SIDNEY ARsrrrr
The other was directed to the young
lady whom he loved, and read:
on. NAY | am going TO leave this
world. ! love you too dearly to live any
longer. liz anyone ever loves you as did
please don't treat them you did me.
Good bye. SIDNEY ARSErTE.
To Way stockham.
Young Annette was about 20 years of
age and an only son. His parents are
prostrated with grief. Miss Stockham
Is only Is years old, and his affection for
her was worry silent and no one was
aware of IL. He had the young lady's
company but few times, and she had
refused an offer OF marriage from him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

ATcaIsoN. Kan. Feb. 10.--The First
National bank, of Jewell City, Jewell
county, has called In Its loanA and noti-
fled its patrons that II will 20 out OF
business. Its assets are ample and de-
posltors will be paid their money ON de-
mand, but there Is no business In the
country and the directors have resolved
upon liquidation. Fully twenty-five
banks OF northwestern Kansas have
either failed or gone into voluntary
liouidation since Dec. l.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

ROME, Feb. i0.-The new cabinet
which has been formed and approved by
the king is made up as follows.
Marquis Di Rudini, premier.
signor Colombo minister of finance.
slgnora Nieotera, minister of the interior
signor Luxxatti. minister OF the treasury
slgnor Branca, minister of public works.
siguor Ferrais, minister OF justice.
signor Chimini, minister Of agriculture.
signor villaril minister of instruction.
The Refofmd, Signor Crispis organ,
declares that the new msnisters are all
at variance with one smother King
Humbert has offered SIgnor Crispl a title
OF nobility. SIgnor Branea, the min
lister OF public works, is reported 10 have
said that the new ministerial program
would deal chiefly with economies In the
public service.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
TRYING PREVENTIvES.
Biu to Fore essaii Indian Outbreaks ny
Keeping Them Disarmed-

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. Senator Man
derson has reported to the senate In an
amended form the disarmament of lndi
ans and prohibiting under severe penal
ties the sale OF firearms or ammunition
TO Indians upon reservations at any time
In the future. Senator Manderson says
this bill will become law at this ses-
sion, as there Is a very strong feeling for
1t, and the impression prevails that
something must be done Immediately TO
prevent such disastrous outbreaks as
have been attracting attention to South
Dakota aud northern Nebraska during
the past three months. IL this bill
should become law 1t will be next To y
physical impossibility for the Indians
at any time In the future 10 go upon the
warpath. as they will have no guns with
which to fight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

WASHINGTON, Feb. i0.--The remains
of Congressman Phelan, OF Tennessee,
have been brought here from New York
and placed temporarily In receiving
vault In Oak Hin cemetery, Mrs.
Phelan. who was very Ill at the tlme OF
MIR. Phelan's death ut Nassau. Is ex-
pected here In about two weeks time,
when she will determine upon the final
resting place of her husbands remains
whether here In TIE Congressional ceme-
terry or In Memphis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11
The EvtTABlE.
Fatalities Reported From Nebraska, Due
to the Blizzard.

LINCOLN, Feb. i0.-Reports from the
north and western parts of the state In
dicate that the storm OF Saturday and
Sunday was much more severe than at
first supposed. A special from Rush
vile tells OF the death Of Mrs. Milton
Cummings, who lost her way and per-
ished while endeavoring To reach her
home. Stock suffered severely, the loss
OF cattle and horses In transit being un-
usually severe. Near Kearney Eddie
Chidester and Steve st. Peters, two boys
who had been hunting, lost their way
and perished In field some miles from
town. A searching party found the
bodies last night.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-11

DESIsox, Tex. Feb. f0.-Uncle Billy
Finch, one of the best known men In the
Indian territory, resident Of the Chick
asaw Nation, Is spending the day In the
city. Unncle Billy has just sworn alles
gience To the United States, In the
United States court at Ardmore. He
crossed the Mississippi with his people.
the Chickrsaws, over forty years ago.
He declares that nearly every man OF
prominence In the Chickassw Nation
now favors the opening OF the Indian
territory, and predicts that his nation
VIII come into the federation OF states
inside of two years. Uncle Billy Ii rs
years OF age, and enjoys perfec health.
His swearing allegiance TO the govern
ment, so as 10 be entitled 30 the rights
OF United States citizen, has created
quite a sensation among his people, and
. number OF othcrs Of equal prominence
wilt follow suit