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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
Another Swiss Railway Accident, In
Which Twelve Were Killed and
Many Injured.
An Excursion Train on a Siding Tel.
escoped by q Heavy
Express.
Three Parachute Jumpers In Different
Parts OF the Country Killed.
Casualties.

BERNE, Aug. 1s.--A terrible accident,
resulting in the instant death Of twelve
persons, and the SERIOUS injury Of many
others, some Of whom will probably die,
occurred on the Jura-Simplon railway,
near this city. A special excursion train,
which was conveying hundreds Of vii
layers from the surrounding country TO
witness the fetes in connection with the
7OOth anniversary Of the foundation Of
the City of Berne, was stopped at sid
ing a short distance from its destination,
in order to allow the heavy express to
pass. The engineer of the express, as
nearly as can now be ascertained, had
not been notified of the fact that the ex.
cursion train was ON the track ahead ot
him, and the conductor of the excursion
train seems to have neglected to send 3
signal man back to protect the rear end
Of his train while the shunt was being
arranged The express, running at high
speed, came upon the excursion train st
suddenly that the engineers efforts *
check its speed and avoid disaster wa
unavailing. The heavy express dashei
into the rear Of the excursion train, de
molishing the guards van, which wer'
empty, and forcing It's way partl.
through the rear coach. The passenger
In this coach were
Nearly All killed or Injured.
The train men, assisted by the passen
gers who had escaped injury, set t
work Immediately to rescue the unfortu
mates who were imprisoned in the wreck
Heartrending cries Of agony nerves
them to almost superhuman efforts, bu
| in spite OF their exertions they wer
| forced to witness the death before thei
eyes of several who had not been kille
outright, but were crushed BY broke
timbefs Or exposed to the escaping stea1
from the locomotive. Twelve corpse
were taken out OF the debris, and the il
/ jured were finally extricated and care
FOR as well as the condition Of the plae
permitted, pending the arrival Of q specis
train from Berne which had been tell
graphed for Immediately after the coils
ion, and which conveyed physicians an
surgeons to the scene. The sad even
has marred the festivities incident to th
celebration IN which the Bernese hav
been SO joyously engaged, and the n
manning fetes on the programme wi
doubtless be abandoned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
In Honor Of Raster.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1S. Memorial services
IN honor Of Herman Raster, arranged by
the German Press club, took place dur
ing the afternoon in one Of the down
town theaters. The boxes and stage
We're heavily draped in black and the
auditorium was filled with a distin-
guished audience. Eloquent euIogies on
the life and character of the dead jour
nalist were delivered.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
THE sockLEss SAGE.
Jerry simpson Refuses to BE an Attrac,
tlon at the Minneso state Fair.

Jerry simpson Refuses to BE an Attrac-
tion at the Minnesota State Fair.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Jerry Simp-
son has written to Secretary Cross, of the
Minnesota State Agricultural society, de-
clining an invitation to speak at the fair
on farmers day, Sept. II.
They charge gate money, and I do
not believe in speaking at fairs and such
occasions" said the sockless sage OF
Medicine lodge. 1T is the evident in.
tention, he continued, ito draw crowd
out Of curiosity to see me, and the money
which the people would pay would &c
into the association, and 7 win not be.
come part of the menagerie; besides,
viii be engaged in political work until
Nov. A.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
Llves worth Money in Arkansas.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Aug. 18.--In the
circuit court Of Desha county the suit Of
Mrs. Mary Sweet, widow Of John Sweet,
who was killed ia tliA wreck Of freight
train last September, against the st.
Louis and Iron Mountain railroad, was
decided in favor Of the plaintiff. The
jury returned a verdict for the $50, 900
asked. This is the largest amount of dam
ages ever returned against railroad
company in America.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
Says He Wasn't warned.

San xRANcIsco, Aug. is. The sealing
schooner G. H. White has arrived from
Ounalaska- She is the vessel which
Capt Reiter reported to the navy de-
partment as having ran away from the
Thetis In Behring sea. The captain 81
the White says he had not received any
notification to leave the sea, and when
the Thetis bore down on him he fed to
avoid capture. He left the sea when he
learned that II was filed with war ships.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
soRAKIchI DEAD.
The Celebrated Japanese wrestler :
Victim Of Consumptfon.

The Celebrated Japameee Wrestler =
Victim Of Consumption.
NEW YoRK, Aug. 49, Matasada r.
Eoralichi, the celebrated Japanese
wrestler, died in this city Saturday night
Of consumption. Hewas 83 years old and
had been i'll q long time. Sorakichi was
one Of the foremost wfestlers Of the time
and in certain styles Of wrestling had NO
peer. .Hecame to this country several years
ago from his native land, Japan, where
he was looked upon as a phenomenon and
was called the strongest man in thu
world. His first public appearance was
In this city in match with Duncan G.
Ross and he subsequently met Muadoon
Lewis, Miller and all the other prominent
wrestlers OF the country.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
GERMANY WEAKENING.

Caprivi Will Surrender to the Popular
ClanIor and Reduce Corn Duties.
LONDON, Aug. 1s.--It is reported from
Berlin that the government is preparing
for q surrender to q certain extent on the
question on corn duties. The clamor
has become SO overwhelming that cham
cellor Caprivi can hardly maintain HIM
self against il. 1t is said that the kaiser
has referred the matter entirely to
the chancellor, to act in his discretion.
Both the kaiser and the chancellor
would rather give Austria and Hungary
the exclusive benefit of the German de-
nfand for foreign corn, under the COM
mercial treaty soon to go in force, and
this has been the chief motive for delay
but the distress on account of the. high
price OF bread is 50 great and growing
that prolonged waiting may. it is feared,
result lii riots and bloodshed. Hence
q probable mitigation of the corn duties
within few days. The government it,
self feels
Tho Pressure Of Scarcity
owing to the higher prices paid for grain
for the army, and would undoubtedly be
large purchaser of foreign grain at
lesser rates, should reduction OF duties
take place. The report that American
farmers are boarding grain causes nd
little anxiety not only in Germany, but
In all European countries, as it lis felt
that the demand from America this year
viii undoubtedly be large. Advises
from Russia present the situation in no
moro favorable light. In Astrakhan,
near the Caspian sea, several villages
are reported to be almost depopplated,
many Of the people having died Of hun
ger, and others have 16ft for better
favored regions lii volhynia, where
the Russian manoeuvers are To be held.
l it is said that the commissariat branch
Of the army has foand that NO supplies
can locally be obtained for the troous.
and that all food win have to Be brouehf
from distance.
Believe tho Ukase VIII Ne Rescfnded.
BERLIN, Aug. 1o.--It is believed that
the Russian ukase prohibiting the az
portation Of rye viii be rescinded ID
October. The st. Petersburg Journal
states that the car held out for y long
time against the advice that the decree
be issued. II is reported that the Ger
maz government will reduce the income
tax on certain classes, IN order to miti-
gate TIE effects Of the stoppage Of rye
exports from Russia.
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The Bulls and bears Have Great
Time ON Change in
Chicago.
Wheat Jumps from s1.06 to S1.14 In
q Few Seconds, Then Falls
Back Again.
A Report That Caprivi Will Yield to
Popular Clamor and Reduce
Corn Duties.

CHICAGO, Aug. 18.--The exciting
scenes OF Saturday were repeated and
Intensified on the board Of trade. The
old phrase sBedlam broke loose would
scarcely do justice to the picture that
Mas presented within few minutes
after the gong had sounded the signal
that operations for the day were in or
der. The traders were unusually early
on the ground and the galleries were
packed with spectators eagerly awaiting
the coming fray. 'H wheat goes mach
higher, /" said one Of the heavy operators,
lit will be q bad day for the Smaller
and weaker fry. They win be badly
shaken up and some Of the big traders
will be hit pretty hard as well" Just a.
thegong sounded there was rush Of
bareheaded and coatless men for the
wheat pit and pandemonium was inaug-
urated. The hoarse shouts and shrill
cries could be heard far outside of the
big building. December wheat, which
closed at $1.08 Saturday, opened at
81 09, went to $l.10, then to $1.14 ia as
many seconds and then fell back to $i.06.
Everybody wanted to buo but there was
little to sell. What there was of 1t was
long wheat which pays big profit and
is quickly realized upon. The corn pit
was in sympathy with its neighbor, the
shorts bidding wildly in their efforts to
cover. September opened at 50 cents
and like fash went up three points,
then retiring to 07a cents.
Dropped Back to eI.O3.
From the last bulge to 4l.N for De
cenber the market dropped few points
at time with an occasionally rally tx
$i-03 at the close.
II don't believe there is q Chicago
man who has made a cent during tht
last two weeks, said Mr.. Baldwin, d
the firm Of Baldwin Il Farnum. sTh'
money Is not stopping in this town
Among the brokers' in New York som'
deals are paying them, but there II no
body on the Chicago board who il no
in hot water.
How do you account for the higl
pricesG"
Simply by recognizing the state Q
trade the world over. This market ha
not beeen manipulated. 1t could not b
done to this extent. Europe has
shortage, but how much is not known
Wheat is being exported and dealer
have no way Of telling where they stand
That is why prices have gone up.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
No Truth In Runor

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1s.--Colonel r. G.
Kerns was asked in regard to the truth
Of the rlr1nor circulated to the effect that
he and several other prominent Republi.
can leapers were to organize chain Of
Republican newspapers under the direc.
ton Of ex-Assistant Postmaster General
Clar4son and that the papers were to be
run In the interest OF President Harrison.
MI. Kerens said the report was untrue
and he was at q loss to know where il
Originated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
Trouble Probable in Samoa.

SAN Francisco, Aug 18.--A private
letter from Samoa, under date Of July
16 says there is great danger Of renewed
war among the natives. Some Of the
the residents have made arrangements
to send their women and children to
Honolulu at the first outbreak Of
trouble. Strenuous appeal has been
made for United States war ships The
only man-of-war there at the time was
German vessel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
italian (.ro,ys Good.

ROME. Aug. is. The Italian harvest
reports indicate that this years's crops
win equal those Of 1890. Recent rains
have greatly improved the Indian corn
crop prospects. This crop promises ia
be good. An abundant yield Of wine
from the grape crop Is also expected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
l,istress In Labrador.

GAsPE, Que, Aug. 1S.--A government
steamer has brought reports confirming
the Distress among the people Of Labra-
dor and the northwest coast of New
foursdland, on account Of la grippe, diph-
theria and starvation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18

BosToS, Aug. Is John g. Whittier
Il reported to be III 4 critical condition
q his home III Danvers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
want EarIy.s Papers.

/ WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.--The officials
ct the war department having charge of
the rebellion records are exceedingly
anxious to get possession Of the papers
belonging to General Jubal Al. Early, the
Confederate raider. The old Confederate
has again and again promised to give
his papers to the war department, and he
has as often failed to keep his promise.
A special effort is now being made by
Senator Daniel, formerly one Of Early's
staff officers, to induce him to surrender
those papers. II is believed that he will
succeed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-08-18
AERoNAuTs KILLED.

One At Tacoma and Another at Cincin-
natl Dashed to Pieces.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug. 18.-P Professor
De I've, the noted aeronaut and parachute
leaper, was drowned, while giving an ex-
hjbition at Pleasant Beach, one of the
pleasure resorts ON Onondaga lake, and
from 10000 to 10000 persons witnessed
the catastrophe. The professor had been
engaged for q week with Prince Leo, an
other aeronaut, and this was the initial
performance. At the height of about
!, 900 feet, he swung himself loose from
the balloon. The descent was very rapid.
Professor De I've was in a sitting posture
on the trapese when he struck the water.
There was i big splash, q motion of the
hands in appeal for help and the daring
performer
Was Seen No Moro.
The drowning took place in fifty feet
Of water and at distance of 800 feet
from the shore. Not an attempt was
made at rescue though a boat had been
provided for the purpose before the as.
cension. 1t was ait first supposed the
professors feet had got tangled up in
some way with the gny ropes and that
be was thus unable to assist himself
But the theory now Is that he was stun
ned bx the shock Of tho descent and BY
contact with the cold water of the lake,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10

JACKSON, Miss, Sept. 10.-The non-par-
tisan PrOhibitionists of the state met here
yesterday. The state is asked to with
draw from all partnership with the sa-
loon as the only right and safe policy. The
following resolution was adopted: I'VE
reaffirm the declaration made by the first
state convention, held July 20, 1881, and
frequently repeated, that the cause of pro-
hibition should not be entangied with a
party polite. Without disturbing the
party affiliations of any citizen, we ask
his support of the great reform, which
should De sacredly enthroned above the
contests for mere place and power
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10
Had a Furious Time,

OswEfo, \. Y. Sept. 10-The Democrats
of the First, Oswego district held their
convention to elect delegates to the state
convention yesterday. The Cleveland men
had the organization, but the Hill men
had the delegates. There was furious
time, and two conventions were held
in the SINE hall at the same time. The
Hill men elected c. \ Bulger, J. r.
O'Gorman, and John Sharpe delegates to
the state convention, Endorsed Flower
candidacy and that of C. y. Bulger for
attorney general. The Cleveland men
eected Patrick Grace, c. J. Scully and j.
ID. kehoe state delegates They also in
dorsed Flower.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10

islatures and the Democratic governor on
the limitation and restriction of the liquor
traffic, and we reiterate our declaration
for comprehensive and efficient legislation
for giving local option by counties, towns
and cities, and restricting by taxation in
such localities as do not by option exclude
the traffic" 1t denounces the cruelties
practiced by Russia upon the Jews and
commends the Intervention by our gov
eminent in all proper ways in behalf of
equal rights. Early action for proper
represe ntation of New York at the
Worlds fair is urged upon the next
legislature.
The Financial Plank.
The financial plank is as follows: 1.-THE
act of July A. 1890, provides for the pur-
chase of the silver product of American
mines and issuing of the new treasury
notes, protected by reserve of 100 cents
worth Of silver for every dollar issued.
We commend this policy of maintaining
gold ard silver at a parity, the treasury
rates paid for silver to be kept at par with
gold. The voice of New York is emphatic
againsU any degradation of the currency,
and demands with President Harrison
that every dollar issued by the govern
ment, whether paper or coin, shall be as
good as every other dollar"
AT Z p. m. the convention adjourned
sine die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10
A Case of Life or Death.
MUST HAVE A IIPPLE.
Thirsty Maine Citizens Invent a Novel
Liquid Refreshments.


Liquid Refresh ment.
BANGOR, Me, Sept. l0.-An entirely
new drink has been invented by the thirsty
citizens of Lewiston, who are just now
sorely pressed for liquid refreshments on
account of the determined efforts of the
authorities to enforce the prohibitory law.
The new drink is prepared by pouring a
bottle or two of Jamaica ginger into a
pail of cider, and it is so popular that al
cohol split" has disappeared from the
market, while Juno" beer is passed by
with contempt. Although the Lewiston
topers get gloriously full on cider
punch, as it is called, the stuff cannot be
seized under the law, and consequently
there is rejoicing in Lincoln street The
Portland tipplers are the most sorely
afflicted lot in the state. Nobody knows
what they drink, but that it must be
something fearful is shown by the fact
that a man went into barber shop there
the other day and demanded an oyster
stew
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10
Massachusetts Teetotallers.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept lO.-The Pro
hibition state convention met yesterday,
and the following ticket was nominated:
For governor, Charles H. Kimban, of
Linn; lieutenant governor. Augustus r.
Smith, OF Lee; secretary of state, Alfred
w. Rict ardson, of Springfield: auditor,
William Oscar Armstrong (colored). of
Boston; attorney general, Walcott Har-
lin, of Amherst; treasurer, Samuel b.
Shapleigh, of Boston. The feature of the
platform is that "the fact is deplored that
the pres dent finds five kinds of wine
necessary for his official bauquets"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10
Valuation of Illinois Propertr

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Sept. 1O-In the
state board of equalization the only mat
ter of interest was the defeat of Craske's
motionto reconsider the vote by which
Judge Scott's resolution was passed
which declares it the sense of the board
that the property of the state is assessed
at % per cent. of its fair cash value Mr..
Scott moved to lay the motion on the ia
BILE, and this motion prevailed by vote
of to !. So it is decided that the ap-
praisement is only at one-fourth real
value
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10
The Little Wizard as a Tram.
The MacOueary Ca Sc.

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. TO- Bishop
Leonard, OF the Episcopal church, has
made public his decision in the case of
Rev. Howard MacQueary, of Canton, O.,
whose attorney recently moved for mod
ification of the sentence passed upon him
six months ago. Mr.. MacQueary was
originally suspended from the ministry
for six months to be deposed at the end
of that time if he still refused to recant
his heterodox utterances The bishop
now changes that sentence to perpetual
suspension until Mr.. MacQueary shall
recant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10
AS WAS EXPECTED.
New York Republicans Nomi-
nate j. Sloat Fassett.
WITH VRooMAN FOR SECOND PLACE.

The Latter by Acclamation and the For
mer on the First Ballot-Extracts from
the Temporary Cbairman's Speech
The Platform in Brief and the Other
Nominees-Bay State Prohibitionists
Criticise the Presidents Banquet Board
A Republican Deserter in Kansas.
WINCHESTER, n. Y, Sept. 10-Eight hun
dred delegates were present yesterday
when the state Republican convention was
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10
Tim Only Wants Se5 600 ooo

BOSTON, Sept. lot was stated yester.
day by one of the junior counsel for Tim.
othy Hopkins that Searles has made an
offer of compromise, but the sum can not
be learned. The counsel said that Tim
Hopkins wants S25 900, 600 for himself and
wife, and that Searles is not inclined to
yield as much.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10

Those who believe that DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy will
cure them are more liable
to get we'll than those who
don't.
If you happen to be one of
those who don't believe, there's
a matter of $500 to help your
faith. It's for you if the max
ers of DR.. Sage's remedy can't
cure you, no matter how bad
or of how long standing your
catarrh in the head may be.
The makers are the Worlds
Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton of Buffalo, NY. They're
known to every newspaper
publisher and every druggist
in the land, and you can cas-
lily ascertain that their words
as good as their bond.
Begin right. The first stage
is to purify the system. You
don't want to build on a wrong
foundation, when you're build
ing for health. And don't
shock the stomach with harsh
treatment. Use the milder
means.
You wind your watch once
a day. Your liver and bowels
should act as regularly. If
they do not, use a key.
The key is-Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. One a dose.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10

BUTTE, Mont, Sept. 1o-The jury in
the Davis will case, after being out five
days, came into court yesterday morning
and again reported that they were unable
to reach a verdict, and were discharged.
1t is understood that the jury stood to 5
in favor Of the contestants.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10
NOTHING THE MATTER WITH JAY
Mr. Gould Healthy Enough To Do a Six
Day-Go-as- Please

Day-Go-as-Please.
CHICAGO, Sept. 10.-Whenever the New
York newspaper men have nothing else
to report of startling nature, there is
Jay Gould's health, always a subject of
interest. So yesterday morning it was
telegraphe1 west that Mr.. Gould was
imply walking shadow and physical
wreck. John NJ Thurston is general
solicitor for the Union Pacific railway,
and he said yesterday: THAT story is
nonsensical, and l know it because | am
personally aware of Mr.. Gonld's copdi-
ton. ! travelled with him for three weeks.
and when left his party at Salt Lake two
weeks ago ne was in splendid health.
The little Wizard as a Tram.
"In fact, / was surprised to see the
amount of exercise Mr.. Gould took. He
climbed up the hills went fishing almost
daily, and long tramps seemed not to have
fatigued him at all. 1t may be that Mr..
Gould is about to give over to his son the
management of his properties, but then
that is quite natural and doesn't at all in
dictate that he is a sick man. A part of
our trip was from Shoshone to Shoshone
Falls. We had to walk up steep incline
II mile long before we got to the falls, and
Mr.. Gould was the most spry of any in
the party il making the ascent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10
Fatal Disaster on the Lake.

CHICAGO, Sept. lO.-A telegram received
here by c. II. Fleming states that the
schooner Persia foundered on Lake Onta-
rio last Saturday night. Her crew of six
men are supposed to have gone to the bot
tom with the Inflated vessel. The Per-
STA was a Canadian beat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10

TOPEKA, Kau., Sept. 1O-A circular was
issued yesterday by President McGrath.
of the Farmers Alliance. stating that
Harrison Kelly, the Republican congress
man from the Fifth district, would make
his debut for the Peoples party at Dover
on the 18th inst. He "goes the whole hocn
-sub-treasury plan and all.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-10

WAsHINGToN, Sept. l0.-Secretary Blaine
will return to Washington about the 1st
of October. Servants of the Blaine family
yesterday commenced cleaning and fitting
up the old Seward mansion, facing La
fayette square, which the secretary of
state occupies while in this city.