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How . Famous Rose Was Named.

Although many flowers W their
names to famous people, there IS only
oncinstance known, says Brakes Nigga
zine. where q man and a flower received
a title at the same moment. Nhen
Mel, a brave French general, was re-
turning from the scene OF his victories
in the war between France and Austria
he received from q peasant who wished
70 honor the hero, n basket of beautl-
full, pale yellow roses. One OF the
stems, which happened to have roots
clineine to it, the general took to a
florist in Paris. i'll whose care 1t re-
manned until it became Il thriving bush
covered with blossoms. Mel took the
plant as q gift to the Empress Eugene.
She expressed a great admiration for
the exquisite flowers, and on learning
the rose was nameless, said sl8n1ti.
~cantly: Then / will name 1t. 1t Shall
be the MarecLal Mel" and Mt the same
moment she bestowed upon the aston
ished general the jeweled baton thas
betokened his promotion to the Al9h
office of marshal of France.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19
weeping is a Relief.

Persoas who weep say that tears
afford relief. Nothing is more per-
fectly true, nothing more clear when
thu facts are understood. The relief
comes. not from the mere escape OF
teas, which is only a symptom, but
from the cessation of the storm in the
nervous chain. If the storm is Gained
by soothing treasures, as when we
soothe q chill that is weeping from
fear. annoyane lor injury we quiet the
neryous centres. upon which the effect
ceases. In aildren the soothing
method ~succee and sometimes it
succeeds in aduls !, although IN adults
the cessation of Jars ismore commonly
due to actual e haustion following q
period of nerYol activity New York
Telegram. a.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

sows K1n1INe THEIR Pigs.

Some sows are are naturally given to
Filing and eating their pigs, and it is
bslieyed by swine experts that it is
gue to the want of some needed nutri-
uant. The hog is a flesh eater, living
= small animals and insects when in
J stafe Of nature, and if it is not sup
,,,;ed with this needed food it becomes
rsyenous at the smell of the young
.;as and devours them. 1t is an ex-
acflv parallel cause to that Of hens eat
M their eggs. -New York Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19
A Gigantic Cask OF Wine.

The largest cask ever known to be
imDorted into this country has just
been landed at the London Docks from
the steamer BenboT from Oporto. Its
holding capacity is about ll5O gallons.
The lifting appliances at the dock were
not deemed sufficiently strong to raise
this cask from the hold Of the SHIP
and therefore its contents of port VINE
were pumped into smaller casks,-ot'
,James's Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

Clarence Smith, private secretary to
Collector Hendricks, of the Port OF
New York, proposes to organize q
society to be composed of men who are
or have been conspicuous as private
secretaries to leading officials of the
Government. Among those who have
been asked to join are Secretary OF
War Lamont and General Horace
Porter.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19
RECIPES.

Cheese Salad-Wash, drain and dry
one head of lettuce. Arrange in a
salad bowl, sprinkle with one-quarter
pound Edam cheese broken in tiny
pieces. and dress with a French dress
ing made with four tablespoonful oil,
two OF vinegar, one saltspoonful salt
and one-quarter saltspoonful pepper.
Wash the lettuce in ice water and dry
on a towel without crushing the leaves.
Set in ice box close to the ice, to be
cold at time of using. Unless the let
tuce is dry the dressing will not cling
to it.
Chicken With Tomatoes-Put two
spoonfuls of butter, dripping or lard
in a large stew pan; when very hot add
two medium sized onions sliced thinly
and threeltomatoes cut in slices OF
lice; let all fry for a few moments and
then add two tender chic kens cut uF
as for a fricassee and rolled in GopS !
nearly cover with hot water and lei
them cook slowly until half cooked,
when a pint of potatoes, cut in dice,
and half pint of mushrooms are add
ed: mushrooms may be om1sted;
cook slowly.
Scraped Beef Standardization these
sandwiches a piece of rump steak Is
preferable. Scrape with a-sharp knife
the requisite quantity; season with q
small quantity OF cayenne pepper and
! considerable salt, mixing thoroughly
Nth o knife. slice the bread as thir
as possible , cut off the crusts, ano
having spread with beef, cut into dainty
| bits Of different shapes, and serve OF
a napkin. Some invalids prefer thu
taste of toasted bread. In that case
slice the bread a trife thicker, ant
when the sandwiches are made, toas
the other sides quickly and lightly.
PruneP ie-Cover the desired amour
Of prunes with water and soak owe
night: in the morning drain. Have
dish lined with pie crust, fill with tn
prunes, sprinkle over four tablespoon
fuls of sugar and tablespoonful oflemo.
Juice. Cover with an upper crust an
bake in a moderately quick oven to
thirty minutes. The moisture OF tn
nrunes should blend with the suga
and form a syrup. If the prunes ar
hard, they may require a little cookin
before going into the pie, but if the
are soft, you will find the pie richer
mt at once into the crust. The lemo
mice must be added, or the pie will b
fat.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19
Lynched the Wrong Man.

MILAN, TENN-T&e mob which was
supposed to have lynchod Lee Bennett
1T Gleason, hanged Jim H*rrls, an in
nocent man instead. Bennett is in Jail
It Dresden, heavily guarded.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19
''Gepman
Syrup"

My niece, E1neline Hawley, was,
taken with splitting blood, and she
became very much alarmed, fearing
that dreaded disease, Consumption.
She tried nearly all kinds of medi-
cine but nothing did her any good.
Finally she took German Syrup and
she told me it did her more good
than anything she eve tried. It
stopped the blood, gave her strength
and ease, and a good appetite. l
had it from her own lips. Mrs.
Mary A. Stacey, Trumbull, Conn.
Honor to German Syrup. .
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To Cleanse the System

EffectualIy yet gently, when costive or bilious,
or when the blood is impure or sluggish,to per-
m~anently cure habitual constipation, to awak-
en- the kidneys and liver to a healthy activity.
without irritating or weakening them, to dis
pei headaches, colds or fevers, use Syrup Of
EiRR-
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4 Powerful EXPLOSIVES

Some extraordinary experiments are
ranorted from Berlin OF the explosive
wbioh is to replace the powder at pres
ent il use in the German army. Q
new explosive is a greasy substance q
: brown color, Of the consistency OF
srozen olive oil. It does. not explode
~ blows or shocks, and II thrown on
~ . fire burns slowly with 2 Diulsn
aame. It only explodes by the lnsrG.
ducfion OF q certain substance, Whlcn
Is The secret of the inventor. Inc re.
mort is NOT very loud. but the bailistle
eaect is said to be nine times ma o.
nowder. A quantity not larger tnan J
ponpy seed of the substance wnlc y
causes the explosion is sufficient ana !.
i inserted into the cartridge py means
II : needle. New York Commercaa
Advertiser,
The sness perfect whispering gallery
Il the world ID the dome Of st Psuas
Z. wZ-a.- #S
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19
HOUSEH A
BUTTERMILK WILL BLEACH CLOTHES.

Buttermilk has several summer uses.
1t is a cooling beverage. It is an ex-
cellent wash for sunburned hands and
faces. And it will bleach clothes.
Soak them for several days in butter.
milk, then wash, boil and blue in the
usual way. After the. boiling the
clothes will be of the traditional snowy
whiteness. New York World.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

Malaria cured and eradicated from the s;ys-
tenn by Browns Iron Bitters. which enr ches
The blood. tones the nerves, aids digestion:
Ats like a charm on persons in general III
health, giving new energy and strength.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

There are on our coasts and rivers
1921 lighthouses and beacons, 26 light
ships, $40 fog signals, 150orlver lights
and nearly 5000 buoys. ~
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

No matter of how long standing. Write
for free treatise, testimonials, ETC., to 8. :.
Hollensworth 6 Co., Owego, Tioga Co., n. T.
Price 81; by mail, S1.15.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

London devours every year 400, 900
oxen, 1,6OO,0 900 sheep, 500, 900 calves,
1905 hogs, fowls innumecahle and
2, 500, coo gallons OF milk.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

Theirs, the historian of the French
revolution, and afterwards President
of France. was the son Vi a lock
member.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

Ex-Governor CAMPBELL, Of Ohio. is an
enthusiast on the game.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

In 1891 Japan's rice crop amounted
to 1875, 165. $50 bushels.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19
We Cure Rupture.

WARD, of New York, never played a better
game in his life than he is playing to-day
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

S. K. Coburn, Mgr, Clarie Scott, writes u
find Halls Catarrh Curs a valuable remedy"
Druggists sell it, Toe.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

Browns Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria, Biliousness and General Debility. Gives
strength, aids Digestion, tones the nerves
creates appetite. The best tonic for Nursing
MotherG weak Yomen and children.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

Beecham's Pills with a drink of water morn
inps. Beecham's-no others. rs cents a box.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

THE New York Club has engaged Catcher
Milligan. late of Baltimore.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

DUFFY, of Boston, was the first League
player to make fifty hits.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

The latest record-breaking time be-
tween Bombay, India, and Lonaon Is
thirteen days.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

CATCHER ROBINSON now captains the Balti-
mores,
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

The world is full of people who have
never tasted what they say they do not
like.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

Gas costs the Boston trust thirty"
three cents 1000.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thorap-
sons Eye-water.D Druggists sell ct 25c.per bottle
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

THE Philadelphia are unable to bat a left
handed pitcher
The Opelousas courier., 1893-08-19

EsPER, of Philadelphia, is considered on
of the widest pitchers in the League.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
INCREASE In CASH
An Unexpected Increase I'm National
Bank Circulation to Be
Made.
New York Institutions Preparing TO
Issue Eight or Ten Millions OF
Currency.
Several Millions OF European Gold
Will BE Brought Over This
Week.

New YORK. Aug. "a new and un-
expected element of relief has been In
jected into the financial situation.
United States bonds have reached such
low figure that the national banks
see their way clear to make profit by
issuing circulation against them. Ar
rangements have therefore been made
by some Of the more prominent banks
to increase their circulation from the
minimum rate at which it now stands
to such an amount as will materially
relieve the present tension. 1t is esti-
mated that $s, 0OO, 900 or SIC, ,0OO, QUO will
be so added to New York's supply Of
currency within very short time. The
currency movement during the day
was lighter than it has been for some
time. being estimated at less than
$3.50, ,0O0.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03

Gwindied Ont of Ills Property by His
Wife and shipped To Australia.

Gwindled Ont Of Ills Property by His
Wife and shipped to Australia
New York, Aug. 3. The eldest SON
Of the late Jacob Wilson. a wealthy
and well known real estate dealer OF
this city. is expected to arrive in the
city during the day from the Pacific
coast, bis coming being for the purpose
OF bringing suit to recover his share
on his fathers estate. The trial OF his
suit promises to be iull of romance and
sensation.
Young Jacob Wilson charges that his
wife entered into a confederacy with
her friends to deprive him of property
valued at about $6o,0v0. This being
successfully accomplished, she trurnped
up sufficient evidence to obtain a di-
vorce and while the suit was pending
had him ''shanghaied" while intoxi-
Gated and taken aboard ship bound
for Australia. He landed there with
ont a penny in 1889. Finally he drifted
to the Pacific coast, where he found a
friend who secured him his just rights
II is probable that Colonel Robert G.
Ingersoll will be retained to prosecute
the young mans suit in this country.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
BOUND FOR AMERICA.
Eight Millions OF Gold Now ON the
Way From Europe.

Eight Millions OF Gold Now ON the
Way From Europe.
NEW York. Aug. g. The shipment
of gold from England for New York by
Tuesdays steamers reached $50 pounds.
Part of this was in eagles and double
eagles, and will probably return in the
very kegs, with seals unbroken, in
which they were shipped to London
during our recent specie export move
ment.
Arrangements were also reported to
have been made at Chicago for the inn
port of $500, 900 gold direct by the First
National bank OF Chicago, $3.50, 900 by
the Bank Of Nova Scotia in that city,
and s50O,00O by the Illinois Trust and
Savings institution. this gold being en-
tirely engaged against the forwarding
of wheat and produce to England, the
machinery of the operation being
similar 70 that employed by the New
York banks in their import of gold
against transfer Of American securities
to London. The total gold now afioat
from Europe for America. most of it
due here within week, is between
81, 1000, 900 and $8,00O,0 900.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
THE SEAL DISPUTE.

English Claim TO Have Won Their
Case-Nearing the End.
LONDON. Aug g. "A dispatch from
Paris to The Pail Mall Gazette says
that the Behring sea tribunal of arbi-
tration has made good progress and
that it is said decision will be rem
dered in fortnight. The dispatch says
that every point at issue has now been
adjudicated and that the decision will
give entire satisfaction to Great Britain
and Canada. In every instance the
claims advanced by Sir Charles Russell
and Sir Richard Webster counsel for
England. kave been granted. The
decision will be unanimous in all the
points except one, in which Justice
Harlan and Senator John T. Morgan,
the American arbitrators, held out for
American claims. Che tribunal iKnow
discussing the question of regulations
to govern the seal fisheries
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
FOR CONTEMPT.
Worlds Fair Directors Fined For
Closing the Exposition on
sunday.
Five OF Them Will Pay q Thousand
Dollars Each or Go to
Jail,
Unless the Decision of Judge Stein Is
Oyerrnled by q Higher
Court.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3-Judge Stein ot
the superior court decided that the
worlds fair directors and officers who
had been directly responsible for the
closing of the exposition on Sunday,
July 23, had violated the injunction
granted in the Ciingman petition, and
were consequently guilty of contempt.
He ordered that Directors Gage. Hutch
inson, Henrotin. McNally and Kerfoot
be fined $1,000 each and stand COM
mitted to Jail until the fine was paid.
In the case OF Director Victor F. Law
son the court held that officer had voted
in the belief that the injunction had
lapsed and was not intentially guilty.
In view Of the mitigating circumstances
fine OF 800 was imposed. Director
General George r. Davis was held less
directly responsible and was fined $3.50
with the same provisions regarding pay
ment.
Messrs. Massey, Ford. st. Clair and
Higinbotham were regarded by Judge
Stein as instruments for the, execution
Of the directors ruling and were dis
charged.
Attorney Eddy. representing the fair
company, moved for an appeal from
the ruling, which Judge Stein granted.
Pending hearing in the higher court.
however, the pan ties will be held in
bonds for the faithful carrying ont of
the courts decision.
The, bonds OF those who were fined
$1,000 was fixed at s1,250. Director
Victor F. Lawson will be required to
make bond of $3.50 and Director GEN
eral Davis one for $400.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Minnesota CAPITOL Commission.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 3.-The board of cap
itol commissioners met at the govern
or's Office. All former bids for a capi-
tol site were rejected on account of ex-
cessive values, excepting that of F. B.
Bass, for the Bass property, offered at
$132. 600. The committee which was
appointed at the meeting to take pro-
posals for the capitol site into consider
alton was continued. with instructions
to submit any further propositions
which may be made to them by any
property owners
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
STATED BY CRISP.

Bourke Cochran to Be Chairman of
the Coinage Committee.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3-Speaker Crisp
said that Bourke Cochran would be
chairman OF the committee on coinage,
weights and measures in place OF
Bland, as Cochran did not wish to re-
mainson ways and means, and that
Bland did not want the place. Spring
er. he said, would be asked to accept
second place on ways and means with
Wilson at the head, and Holman would
be pulled off the appropriations com
mittee As to financial legislation,
Crisp said congress would early pass a
simple repeal bill and consider other
Legislation afterward.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Ayiesworth Declines.

DEs MONIES, Aug. 8 President Bar
ton q. Aylesworth has written letter
declining the Prohibition nomination
for governor on the ground that the
death of Chancellor Carpenter and the
serious illness of Dean Hobbs throws
the entire management of the Drake
university on his shoulders. The decli-
nation is regarded as extremely import
ant, because the Populist leaders had
planned to endorse Aylesworth, which
would have made formidable candi.
date.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Eckels Misquoted.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Comptroller
Ecksls stated that he had been mis-
quated in the statement that the In
dianapolis National bank would not
pay so cents on the dollar. He had not
received the examiners report and
could not say what the bank would
pay. Neither had he said that bank
would be placed in the hands of re-
ceiver, but that it would perhaps be
necessary to place it in the hands of a
recAiyAr
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Robbed . Patent House.

CHICAGO, Aug. 8.-While 1t was still
daylight three burglars overpowered
and tied two watchers In the Offices of
the Chicago Newspaper Union, 90
jefferson street, then forced open the
safe and carried away 100 In cash and
$15, 900 worth of notes and commercial
papers C. +. Strong. president Of the
company, said that portion Of the
paper was negotiable. Four hours
afterward the watchmen succeeded in
releasing themselves and notified the
police.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Wisconsin IntIians peacefn,.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Officials of
the interior department are inclined to
cast ridicule on the dispatches from
Wisconsin, stating that 4U0 or 500 In.
dians have congregated near Shoe Lake
in Washburn county, and may go on
the warpath. They say these Wiscon-
sin Indians nre about the most harm
less and least likely to take the war
path of any in the nation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Ruined the Vault.

Topeka, Kan. Aug. 3.-Bank Com
missioner Bridenthal has received i'm
formation Of an attempt to rob the
bank Of Mr.. Cune during the night
Burglars were working several hours
to get the funds, but were unsuccess-
full. They ruined the vault with crow
bars and dynamite.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03

KANSAS Cry, Aug. S.-The delegate
convention of Missouri miners in ses-
sion in this city. has formulated an
ultimatum. The ultimatum is de-
mand for arbitration settlement before
Aug. 3. with the penalty of a general
sympathy strike in Missouri in case Of
refusal. The strike il billed for Aug. z.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Lively Day In Stocks.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Wall street ex-
perienced very lively bear furry at
the opening of the market. The shorts
were bsdly squeezed in nearly every
thing on the list. London prices came
strong and there was also further buy
ing for London account. The deter
mination Of the banks in this city to in-
crease their circulation, $S,UO0, 600 or
$40, ,0OO, 900, and reports of further large
imports Of gold gave decided impetus
to the upward movement.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Negotiations Secret.

LONDON, Aug. 3.--A dispatch to The
Times from Bangkok says that the
negotiations have assumed q secret
character, and that absolutely nothing
can be learned by the public. II no
divergent action.is taken by the French
heet. 1t Is expected that the details will
soon be ami ca5ly settled.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
stevenson In Sc. Paul.

ST.. PAUL, Aug. 3-vice President
Stevenson spent the day in ST. Paul
and Minneapolis, taking drive about
each city. The vice prssidents -and
party have been making o tour OF the
Pacific coast. and he spoke enthusias-
tically OF the pleasure of the trip The
party left in the evening for the East.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Miners Growing Restless.

RICH HILL, Mo-, Aug. S--The miners
OF the southwestern part of the state
are growing restless owing to poverty.
The companies will not let the strikers
60 to work again and the farmers will
not have them. The sheriff OF Vernon
county is swearing in number of dep
uties in view of expected trouble.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Embezzler Wants a Trial.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug 3-N w.
Murphy, the missing manager Of the
Atlanta Provision company, against
whom charges Of making away with
money of the concern are made, sur
prised everybody by putting in an APP
pearance and surrendering to the
sheriff. He says he is ready for trial.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03

CINCINNATI. o., Aug. "a special to
The Enquirer from Ripley, O.. says:
The sensational report sent out by the
Associated Press bearing Portsmouth.
o., date, giving the details Of the burn
ing in efigy If Secretary of the Interior
Hoke Smith at Rome, Adams county,
O.. proves upon investigation to be a
fake pure and simple. No such occur
renee has taken place.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
En- Route to Alaska.

ST.. PAUL. Aug. 3-Hon. James
Sheakly. the newly appointed governor
OF Alaska, was guest at the Mer-
chants during the day. He is on his
way. to Alaska to assume his duties as
governor
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO Aug. 3, 1898.
OPENING Prices.
WHEAT-August, 57s4c; September, 6Oc.
CORN-August, 3o94c; September, Bic.
OATS-August, 22ssc; September, 23,4c.
rOEH-SepSun5~s, Sli.oo.
LARD-September. $3.50.
SHORT RIBS September, S6.35.
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-August 60c; September, 633Sc.
CORN-August. 3s1Sc; September. $3.50.
OATS-AuGust, 1850; September, 231Se.
PORK-September. $3.50.
LARD--August, S6.90; September, S7.l5.
SHORT RIBS-August, $3.50; september
e695
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
Feeney.s AssaiIant Arrested.

ROCHESTER, Mimi. Ang. 3-Ole
Nopson OF Rockdale township has been
arrested for the assault, few days
ago, upon Thomas Feeney, the money
lender. Feeney is still in precarious
condition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-08-03
McAuIifise ara Burge to Fight.

Il New YORK., Aug. 3. "A cable dis
patch has been leceived from London
stating that Dick Burge OF Newcastle
has challenged Jack McAuliffe, the
American champion, to fight at catch
weights in four weeks from signing
0rfic1ao