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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09

LINCOLN. Feb. "A resolution passed
the senate to-day that IL would be un-
wise 70 change the rate OF interest. The
judiciary committee OF the house recon-
mended passing a usury bill forfeiting
five times the interest 10 the borrower
and making loan brokers liable 10 q fine
of from 800 TO 8. 900
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09

The Hole An Eloper Put HIS Foot Into ne
Ottumwa.

OrTUMwA, Feb. 7.-Recently Samuel
Privitt, aged 26, and Nettie Osborn,
aged Ia, applied TO the county clerk for
marriage license, giving the girls age
as Is. To-day the fact developed that
theyhad eloped from Mahaska county,
by the irate father, Silas Osborn, com
menclng action against his son-in-law.
his sister, Tillie Privitt. and Ira Davis,
witnesses, for perjury. Davis Is In Jail.
awaiting trial
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09


saloons.
EAST LIVERPOOL, o., Feb. For
four weeks this town has been having
the most remarkable revival In It's his
tory. Thus far there have been over
1, 100 converts. Last night twenty wo-
men and twenty men formed twenty
committees of two each and to-day Wis
tied every saloon in the city, about forty
five In number, insisting on the keepers
closing up and embarking In more honor
able business. The committees report
being treated very politely In most cases.
A few saloonkeepers ordered them out
and others threatened 10 call the police.
AT several places the committees knelt
down and prayed In the saloons and az
others on the pavement outside. Those
engaged I'm the work seem very much en-
couraged by their first days experience.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09
CHAUNCEY DECLINED.
Honor and ss,o 200 Second To HIS Present
$4,000 Year.

NEW YoRK, Feb. THE Press says:
lit is an open secret that the portfolio
of the late Mr., Window has been offered
to a distinguished and much-talked-of
citizen OF New York, Chauncey NJ. De
pew. 1t Is an also equally open secret
that under no circumstances can the
aforesaid be- induced to accept the com
piimentary tender"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09

LONDON, Feb. Lord Salisbury,
British prime minister, has mceived
through the United States legation the
official invitation OF the United States
government requesting Great Britain To
take part In the worlds fair which Is TO
be held In Chicago In 1893
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09

THE Minnesota Warden Searches All tho
Cells.

SrILLwArRg, Mimi, Feb. When :
Albert GArvin became warden OF the
stale prison the other day be made use
OF some Of the experience he haa gained
at Joliet in the many years he acted as
deputy warden there. and made an inn
mediate search OF the prison eelIs and
reccsses. both inside aud outside OF the
main building. and the search revealed
an astonishing array of knives, slung-
shots, hammers. daggers, saws and other
implements. Among the prisoners here
are the famous Younger brothers aud
other famous and lawless criminals, and
the finding Of sueh weapons indicates
that many were planning an escape.
None OF the knives, however, were found
In the cells OF the Youngers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE story from
Tacoma, WASH, OF the female black
mailer who claimed to be a daughter OF
Representative Holman, of Indiana, Is
untrue. Judge Holman has but two
daughters, both of whom are In this
city. Mr.. Holman says he has no rela-
uves IN Washington and is at loss TO
understand how the woman mentioned
can have any letters indicating relation
shin 10 him
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09

NEwBURG, ". ", Feb. 7.--Skating
races for the amateur championship of
America begun here to-day. Joe Dona-
hoe won all four OF the forenoon races
They were one-quarter mile, one mile.
five miles and ten miles.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09

New YoRK, Feb. THE weekly bank
statement shows the reserve decreased
"a. 7Oo, 900. Banks now hold SEQ. 243, 900
In excess Df legal requirements.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09

MADISON. Feb. IA bill was intro
dueed In the legislature to-day providing
for state board OF worlds fair man
ayers sad appropriating se5o.o0o for .
state exhibtt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09
The wrong Man Go. an. Letter.

GRAND FORKS, n. d., Feb. Post
Office Inspector Whalen, OF Helena,
Mont, arrived In the city this morning
and put one WuE Kelly, saloon keeper.
under arrest on the charge OF stealing a
registered letter containing SIS. let
ter containing that amount was mailed
from Ardock q week ago TO VIM. Kelly
here. A mail carrier delivered the let
ter by mistake to VIM. J. Kelly, who is
accused OF keeping letter. He denies
this and says that after he discovered
the letter was not for him, his wife re-
mailed It. The postoffice authorities
deny that the letter was remalled
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-02-09

GOV. PECK, of Wisconsin, enjoyed the
honor of visit ffom John l.. sullivan
the other day. 1t Is related that, upon
taking his departure, the immortal John
slapped Peck on the back and said:
''stick TO IL. old man; they thought /
didn't know nothin' about actin, but |
caught ON. You'll catch on In Just as
good shape goyerniu' II you don't have
no bad luck" And the governor was af
loss whether to construe the remark as
q compliment or the reverse.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30

As consequence, Mr.. Lang Han has
abandoned Addisonian diction for BOwery
dialect. When he meets stranger he no
longer says "What is the gentleman S
name?" but "WhO's his Job lots2" At the
restaurant he has ceased to ask for pork
and beans, but urges the waiter to ''hustle
up de stars and stripes, Gully" and adds as
an afterthought, "draw one and three
sinkers," that being the vernacular for
coffee and doughnuts From this it will
be seen that much more may be expected
in the way Of picturesqueness than in the
way of accuracy from the oriental visitor
when he puts his report of experiences
among the foreign devils in type
Mr. II. j. Farmer Atkinson has much
more than national reputation. He is
ton, Lincolnshire, and has had controversies
with Speaker Peel which have resulted in
his suspension from the house of com
mons. He came to America as a delegate
to the Methodist ecumenical conference.
The views Of the venerable and vigorous
delegate regarding American matters will
naturally attract as much attention a:
those to be enunciated by his Chinese
brother of the pen.
Lang Han is intensely religions, Confu
clan of the straitest sect, and Mr. Atkin
son Is Il loyal follower of Wesley, but
neither has the answering faith and con
iidence displayed by Elizabeth Margaret
Gordon an elderly maiden of Coopers
town, y. y. She claims To have direct
revelations from the spirit land, and be
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30

ing, a recluse, for he has many occasional
visitors, and among them Governor Rus
sell is an honored guest. Mr.. Walton
went to live in the woods to regain his
health, and in doing so became SO attached
to the place that he remains.
He was born in Oldtown, Me-, some
fifty-three years ago, married young and
had family; but his wife and children
died early, and for many years he lived a
rather unsettled life in the west. He re-
tlrned to Maine about the time the panic
of 1873 brought the money question into
prominence, and after II study of the situ-
alton Withdrew from the Republican
party and became Il Greenbacker.
His life for some years thereafter was
quite active He spoke, wrote and de-
bated, holding at one time a joint discus
sion with Senator ilamlin. He then es-
tablshed, and for awhile edited, Green
back paper in Bangor, and had much to do
with electing Ladd to congress over Bou-
telle. He took an active part in the But
Ter campaign also, but in the meantime
his health failed and he was threatened
with consumption. After trying various
Devices he finally located in the woods
where he still lives.
His cabin is about six feet by four, and is
for sleeping purposes CHIEFLY, as the recluse
spends most of his time in the open air
and in summer he is in his tent much OF
the time. He has made "A special study Of
the habits of birds, and his publications
thereon are read with much interest. He
has acquired great liking for Governor
Russell, in their many tramps together
One of his discoveries in natural history i:
that the crows are divided into clans, anC
each clan employs scouts to report by ar
ranged notes on the safest regions to feed
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30

cause of these reverently declares that she
is the mother of God and the ensign de
scribed in Isaiah, the eleventh chapter and
twelfth verse" In 1884 the millennium will
occur. "At that time God will destroy six
seventies of mankind by a CONFUSION of
nature, and the destruction will be warn
ing to the remaining seventh. have had
some communications that conflict with
this prediction, and it is just possible that
only one man and one woman will he per
mtted to survive the cataclysm. One thing
| know is that l. myself. shall live until
that awful day. | am sixty-two years Of
age now and will then be l05 years old"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30

Two new books of travel are promised
the reading public. The intending authors
are at present in the United States gath
ering material, and each will probably pub
lish volume not devoid of interest, no
matter what criticism may be advanced.
If the printed page equals the piquant
personality of these gentlemen from over
the sea- it will amply repay perusal. One
of the visitors is an educated Chnaman
and the other is an equally well educated
Englishman The name of the first is
Lang Han; of the second, II. j. Farmer
Atkinson. Mr. Han is graduate of Il q
great imperial university at kwang Tung.
Mr. Atkinson is a member of the British
parliament. The former is young the lat
ter is old, but both are intellectual and i'm
pulsive.
1t is to be feared, however, that the
Chnaman's account of life in America
will be more jovial than accurate. On
reaching New York he naturally joined
himself to the Mott street colony He had
bookish acquaintance with English ac-
quired in the missionary schools at home,
but he desired to increase his converse
tional knowledge. So, on the second day
of his visit, he walked into crowded East
side saloon and said, "Evelybody dlink. "
Not a soul misunderstood him, and after
they had imbibed the hangers on swore
eternal friendship with the "haythen" and
declared thei willingness to assist him in
the requirement of good Anglo-SaXor
style of expression.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30
Anchors Of the Early Explorers.

The Latin American department of the
Worlds fair now has in its possession two
anchors, probably the oldest in America
one from Hayti, the other from San Do
mingo-the first dating from the Fifteenth
century, the second from the Sixteenth.
The first was found by the commissioner
sent to the West Indies while he was visit
ing the sites of the settlements made in
America by Columbus The second had
lain two or three centuries imbedded in
mud, on the left bank of the Ozama river,
opposite the house of Don Diego Columbus.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30

Abraham Lincoln, and through portraits
and statue, his features are familiar To the
civilized world. As is generally known,
however, he did not grow "A beard until
after his election to the presidency.
The photograph from which the accom-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30
FINDS HEALTH IN THE WOODS.
A Man Once Prominent In Public Affairs
who Is Now n Recluse.

Mason Augustus Walton, of Maine, has
been farmer, lumberman, traveller, editor,
campaign orator aud rather intimate
friend Of several prominent men, yet he
Is now known rs the Hermit of Bonds
HILL" near Gloucester, Mass He is no
hermit, however, and not, strictly speak
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30
HUNTING MUSTANGS.
HOW THE WILD HORSES OF THE
PLAINS ARE CAPTURED.

A Blackboard, II Corral and Patience
Needed-Tbe Animals Followed Leis-
ureIy Until They Become Docile-The
Lasso Business IA Myth.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30

,sted Mrs
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-10-30

panying picture was drawn was taken at
Springfield early in 1860, and is now the
property of Captain John Bonfield, of Chi
cago. Lincoln's old time friend, Hon.
Milton Hay, says that it shows the man as
he was-"n the sober expression most
habitual with him"-better than any pho
tograph he ever saw. Alfred Orendorfi
adds that it depicts Lincoln "as he usually
appeared in court and about TO argue an
important case"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
SERIOUS RUNAWAY.
Three Ladies Violently Thrown
From q CarriaRe.

IOLl a. StblIlbROs
Mrs. Couch, Mrs Dunlap and Mrs.
Jenkins left VIM. Penn yesterday after
noon in carriage TO make purchases here.
AS they were driving past the office Of the
Kohinoor collery the horses we're startled
by escaping steam and ran away. The
aides attempted to jump out of the car
riage but lost control Of themselves and
we're thrown violently to the ground.
Mrs Couch, who is heavily built wo-
man about so years OF age was picked up
in an unconscious condition. Mrs. Dun
lap and Mrs. Jenkins were more fortunate,
but they we're not able to rise unassisted.
Messrs. William Trezse, f. Q. Reese,
Richard Reese and Morris Brown, clerkt
employed at the colliery, hastoned to the
relief of the ladies, taking them into the
office. DR.. Straup was sent for. Mrs,
Couch remained unconscious for about
twenty minutes and the doctor pronounced
her injuries serious. The other ladies
suffered from bruises and cuts, but they
we're able to go home in carriage. II
was necessary TO send Mrs. Couch home in
an ambulance.
The horses dashed along Coal street at q
mad pace, dragging the carriage after
them, and were not stopped until they
reached the corner of Chestnut street.
To-day Mrs. Couch's condition was re-
ported as somewhat improved, but it will
be some time before she will fully recover
from the effects of the accident.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
THE WILD WEST.
The Allentown "Critio's" Opinion
Of the Show.

The Allentown "Critic's" Opinion
Of the Show.
Prior to the races Pawnee Bills Wild
West Show, which has enoamped on the
grounds for over two weeks, gave their ex-
hibition, portraying many thrilling and
realistic scenes of happenings in the far
West. Every member OF the company
was introduced to the audience by an ex-
celent spokesman, who served as master OF
ceremonies during the entire exhibition,
which lasted almost two hours
Each act was presented with amazing
perfectness and the audience literally
applauded the members Of the company
for their efforts. The fancy shooting OF
Major Lilly and Miss May Lilly was re-
ceived with rounds of applause. Their
exhibition includes many difficult feats and
proves that they are masters of the rife.
In order to do justice to the Wild West
aggregation we would be obliged to devote
considerable space, which unfortunately
cannot to-day be spared, Go, for your
selves. The money is well spent and you
will be afforded the privilege of witnessing
the grandest and best exhibitions of the
kind that has ever appeared in this city.
The "Wnd West" will open week s
engagement at Lakeside Driving Park,
east Mahanoy Junction. on Monday,
June 10, 1891
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
A Champion in Town.

Jimmy" Larkin, Of jersey City, who
recently defeated Reagan, the champion Of
Philadelphia, in pugilistic exhibition be-
fore club at the former place, was in
town yesterday, the guest of Dave Lewis,
the North Main street saloenist. Larkin
is the champion 122-pound man of Amer
lea. He was well received by several Of
our townsmen and it is understood that ar
rangements are being made to induce him
to give q boxing and athletic exhibition in
town in the near future.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
PERSONAL.

Misa Matte Lee ia visiting friends at
Gordon.
Will Luks, Of Vineland, N. j., is visit
ing friends in town,
George Holland spent yesterday at Potts
vile on business.
John A, Sullivan, Esq, OF Pottsville,
spent last night in town.
Mrs Frank @. Reese presented her hug-
band with q daughter this morning.
Mrs Sarah Stedman and her brother,
John f. Davies, left town this morning for
Butte City, Montana
MIR. and Mrs. Il. A. Swain and Mrs.
and Miss Carrie Luburg spent yesterday at
Pottsville with friends.
Misses Tilie Yaissle and Emma Shelley,
of Pottsville, returned to their homes yes
terday, after a pleasant stay with friends in
town.
Miss Lille Phillips, who has been teach
ing school at East Mahanoy Junction, has
returned to town to spend a vacation with
her parents,
Mr.. John Housnick returned to town
last evening with his bride, formerly Miss
Thompson, of Berwick, They were
serenaded at their residence on East Coal
street by II jolly crowd of friends.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
Promntlv Adinsted.

j. j. Babcock, of Philadelphia, special
agent Of the Springfield Fire Insurance
Company, and David Faust, the local agent
IF the company, yesterday adjusted the
loss sustained by Mrs. Augusta Preymon
by the destruction of her buildings at VIM.
Penn, by fire, on Sunday evening last.
The loss was adjusted at the full amount Of
the policy. This prompt action speaks we'll
for the company. 6-4-1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
Startling Facts.

The American people are rapidly becoming
suggests the best reu edy Alphonso Hemph-
ing, OF Butler Pa, swears that when his son
was speechless from st. Vitus dance DIR.
Miles great Restorative Neryine cured him.
Taylor, of LoganspOrt, Ind, eac gained n
pounds nom taking IT, Mrs II. A. Gardner,
of Nistula, Ind, was cured of 40 to 80 con-
vulsions a day, ana much headache, dizzl.
ness, backache ana nervous prostration by
one bottle. Trial bottles, and fine books Of
marvellous cures, free at o. II, hagenbuch
the druggist who recommends and guaran
tees this unequaled remedy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
Coming Events.

June l7-Strawberry and ice cream festi-
val in Robbins opera house under the
auspices of W. r. @. No. SO.
juno l8.-Excursion of Washington
Camp, No. 2O6, P. o. S. of A., to Lake
side.
June 29.-Picnic at Columbia Park by
National Guard Of Warsaw.
July 4-Grand Carnival and picnic by
Columbia Hose Steam Fire Engine Com
panV.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
Died.

KERN.-At Shenandoah, June 2 1891,
Mrs. Emma f. Kern, relict of the late DR..
f. j. Kern, in the 55th year Of her age.
Her funeral will occur from her late
home On North Main street, Friday, June
s, at 1870 p. m. Interment in the Odd
Fellows cemetery. Relatives and friends
respectfully invited to attend. 2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
The Demorest Contest.

The Demorest contest and entertainment
held In Ferguson's theatre last night was Il
brilliant success. The programme was
very much enjoyed by the large audience
and it is quite evident that this style of en-
tertsinment is fast gaining favor. The
medal for the best rendition was awarded
to Miss Lille Llewellyn of North Bower
street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
Tts Exoallent Onnlities

Commend to public approval the California
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. 1t is
pleasing to the eye, and to the taste and by
gently acting on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, cleansing the system eflectually,
thereby promoting the health and comfort
of all who use il.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
Completed to Deadwood.

The Burlington Route, c., B. & O. r. r.,
from Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis, is now
completed, and daily passenger trains are
running through Lincoln, Neb,, and
Custer, S. D., to Deadwood. Also to New
castle, Wyoming. Sleeping cars to Dead
wood u
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
THE FREBMANITR.
A Graduates Review Of a Years
School Work,

A Graduates Review Of a Years
School Work.
The following essay on the CHRONICLES
of the Glass" was read by Miss Martha W.
Shields at the recent grammar school grad
uating exercises. 1t is brief and pithy and
the publication is made by request of many
who heard it read and are desirous of read
ing it;
Il came 10 pass in those days there was a
certain King known as the Freemanite, a
man of great wisdom and fame, who ruled
over the schoarites in the land OF the Shen.
audoahites. The King lived in castle OF
ShenRndOahtas which was much visited by
the scholar!tes. King Freemanit6 was good
and Just and became great in the eyes OF all
men and he drew unto himself girls and boys
| rom all the country round about who were
known for their great learning, Now, all the
scholarites were divided into tribes and be-
hold their names We're written IN the book OF
| the Kings of the ShenandOahites. King
| Freemanite placed over the several tribes the
wise prince and prineesses whom he hao
gathered unto himself on the thirteenth
day OF the fourth month OF the seventh yeal
of the reign OF King Freemanite the tribe OF
| Grammarites, under Princess Lydia, whost
| surname Is Eisenhower, and Prince Adam
whose surname is Leckie, went forth TO dc
battle In the palace OF Princess Lizzie, also
known as the O'Connellite. In memory o.
which battle the following rhyme has beer
| fGcOlQeu III history
| Nine o'clock nine o'clock,
Time fast Is flying
Come all the Grammar Glass
| From their rooms afying,
| Forward he Grammar Gradei
Charge for thirty-fOur they said,
On to the school room dread
Rushed the "a" Grammars,
J Then all the Grammarites sat before thu
/ King, Prime and Princesses with their pa
1 pers, and their pens, and their essays; auC
| the King said, "Hearken ye, all ye Gram
| marites be not AFRAID, neither look ye TO The
! right nor TO the left nor on Other papers thar
| your own.n The King did weary the ,iram
| marites with hard questions and he did ash
them 10 declaim, and the King was charmed
/ by their eloquent speeches Now II came q
| uass that the X Kng did call unto himself tni
! Prince and Princesses to help him determin
| who of the GpmmariJes had been faithful
and had increased in knowledge and wis
dom. And, since the Grammarites had beel
| found faithful ia many things and had in
| creased In knowledge and wisdom, they wer
| no more to be called Grimmarites but in fu
ture years should be known as Higl
| SChooltes
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04

Best work done at Brennan's steam
laundry. Everything white and spotless
Lace curtains specially. All work guar
anteed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
PIavinp Cards.

You can obtain pack Of best quality
playing cards by sending fifteen cents in
postage to P. S. Eustis, Gen'l Pass. Agt,,
b., @. s. OR. r. Chicago Ill. t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04

The largest stock of wall paper and
window shades eversreceived in this town,
or county. Good selection, at f. j, Portz' 8
book and stationery store 3-20-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04
New Bakery.

Schneider Bros have opened "a new
bakery at q South Main street, where you
can get fresh bread cakes, candy and ice
cream. Give them a call. 5-53m
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04

Spectacles TO suit all eyes at F. j. Portz's
book and stationery store, 2l North Main
street, 3-20-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-04

Save money by going to the Boston shoe
store and ask for the s5c, ladies shoe.