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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-10-06
Assaulted by Burglars

APPLETON, Wis. Oct. 9. - Two
masked burglars broke into the house
OF Thomas MCCLELLAN, in Center. Mr..
MCCLELLAN was knocked down and made
q vigorous resistance. About BIS was
stolen. They poured coal oil over
him and over the contents Of the
house, and threatened TO burn
him to death. They beat him about
the head trightfully and tried to
smother him by rolling him in bed
tick. They thought McGillan had
m oney secreted in the house and in
every imaginary way tried to get him
to divulge the hiding place.
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.nnr sen Their Rands

MMwAUKEE, Oct. 6--The Milwaakee
county bonds recently issues. do not
seem to be in the swim with the city
bonds. In spite of the business depres-
sion Of the last few months itwas only
recently that city bonds were disposed
of by the commissioners or psblic debt
at premium OF per cent. The
county has been unable to dispose Of its
bonds even at par. The firsi time 1T
advertised the sale OF this Issue 1t re-
ceived no bids whatever.
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Notice.

Land once at Mitchell, 8. D., August rs, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
Anal proof In support of HE claim, and that said
proof will be made before the clerk Of the circuit
court, in and for Lake county, 8. D., at Madison,
8. D., ON October 4, 1893, viz: VIM. Carrott. for
the sen section /, township 1oS range IA W.
bth D. m III. E. 2S,415.) He names the following
witnesses TO prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of. said land, Wig: George
Winslow, G. Hathaway and Orio clifford, OF Ra-
mona, and G. Il. Brown, OF Oldham. .. -
RN. KRATZ,
Register.
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North Dakota Day Oct. la.

CHICAGO, Oct s.-North Datota will
celebrate her special day at The fair
Oct, 10. The First Regiment band Of
North Dakota will be in the city and
will furnish music during the day.
The exercises will be held In the state
building, Governor Shortridge and ex-
Governor Burke being the principal
speakers. There will be q reception to
the governor and party in the afternoon
and special fireworks In the evening.
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Land ONCE at Mitchell, south Dakota, August
u, 1888. Notice 10 hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has died notice OF his intention
10 make Anal proof In support Of his claim, and
that said proof win be made before the clerk OF
the circuit court In and for Lake county, S. d. ut
Madison, 3. D., on October 14th, 1888, viz: John
w, Hurry, for the northeast quarter of section
II, township l05, N, range SO, W.. bth p. NJ, CT
c.. r. No. 14960) He names the following wit
nessee TO prove his continuous residence upon
and cult walton OF said land, viz. George askey
Henry Stonefeld, Albert Stonedeld and Detlef
Peterson all OF Madison r. O., =. ID.
RN. KRATZ, Register
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Land ONCE at Mitchell, South Dakota, August
%, 1923. Notice 10 hereby gwen that the follow
ing named settler has died notice OF her inten-
tion to make fnai proof In support OF her claim,
and that eaid proof win be made before the clerk
OF the circuit court, IN and for Lake county, q.
D.. on October II, 1893, viz: Marian Barton,
widow OF Smith Barton, deceased. for the seA
section II, township 10s, range 53, "a. E. No.
q, S,69O.) She names the following witnesses TO
prove her continuous residence upon and culti-
vation Of eaid land, viz: Joseph Cress, of Ra-
mona, and Robert Oliver, Kdgar Laughlin and
q. b. Wall, OF Madison, 3. D..
R.N. KRATZ,
Register.
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LATEST MARKET PRICES.
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Oct. D, 1888.
HOGS-511Oc higher and active.
CATTLE-Steady and active on good
butcher stuff.
Prime steers, S3.0O03.50: good steers, $500
3.oN prime cows, s2. 4oQ2.75; good cows, Sl.250
2.25: com mon to fair cows. $l.0012.0O; light
veal calves. s300G4y25; heavy calves, $500
30O; stockers 81. a5Q 2.00; feeders, S2.0OO2. rs;
bulls, SlUOG20J.
SHEEP-Steady.
Muttons, S2uU13.o0 lambs, S2.5OG3.25;
stockers and feeders $l.C012.00.
Receipts: Hogs. coo; cattle, 125; calves. ID:
sheep TO-
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Visitor Qn editorial sanctum, with ele-
vated nosel 1t strikes me the condition
II that towel Is not just what 1t should
b0--bah!
Editor Qoftily)-S Sir, to the pure all
things are pure. Truth.
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Chicago Live stock.
CHICAGO UNION STOCK YARDS. |

CHICAGO UNION Stock YARDS
Oct. B, 1893.
CATTLE-Market active and prices 5OlOc
higher.
HOGS-Market active ard firm; prices so
10c higher. Light, Sa.l0G6.T0; rough packing,
$5.s5Q6l0; mixed, $5.206.S0, heavy packing
and shipping lots S6-2t1675; pigs, S5.OO06.56.
SHEEP-Market active and prices firm.
Receipts: Cattle, 1900; hogs, z0,0O0; sheep.
l00O0
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Oldest Woman Dead.

ATcH1soN, Kan, Oct. Aunt
Eliza" Porter, colored. doubtless the
Oldest woman in Kansas, is dead. She
was born August. l792, in Kentucky.
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Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, Oct s, 1893.
OPENING PRICES.
WHEAT-October. 661sc; December. 671kc;
May. 751kc.
CORN October, 4gi4c; December, 405sc:
May, 44c.
oATs-October. 275sc: December. 2s5sc;
May, 31hc.
PORK-January. S14i0.
LARD-October, $930 January. Ss25.
SHORT RIBS = October. $Se5; january,
$7.S21@.
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-October. 641sc: December, 67I1c;
May, rs.
CoRN-october, aoMc; December. ,40c;
May, 43c.
OATS October. y71sc; December, $50; May.
5lsSc.
PORK October. sla6o; january, 3IAlk
LARD October, sG.5s, January, $500
SHORT RIBS = October, $s.sG January,
0.NR
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Ex.Governor Dead.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 6.-Ex-Governor
James Black died Wednesday night of
bowel trouble. He was 80 years Of age.
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Minneapolis Grain.

MINNEAPoLIs, Oct. s, 1893.
Notwithstanding 6sssc; highest, 691Sc;
lowest. 6S14c; closing at 6s1sc; October closing,
6sS4c: December opening sic; highest, 6lS4c;
lowest, 6034c; closing at 6ls4c. On Track-No.
] hard, oOc; No. ! Northern, 5sc; No. 2
Norfhern. b9I%c. ~
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Duluth Grain.

DULUTH. Oct. s, 1892.
wHEAT-No. hard, cash, 62s4c; October,
6234c; December. &c; May, 711sc. Mol North
ern, cash, 9l3sc; October, 6l94c; December, 66c;
May, 7O1sc. No. Northern, cash, 5Ss4c; No. 8,
58s4c; rejected, 4534c. On track-No / North
ern to arrive QlNc
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No New cases.

HAMBURG. Oct. 6.-No fresh case of
cholera has developed here in the last
~ hours.
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PROBABLY NO RACE.
Vaikyrie and Vigilant Make Poor
Time.

SANDY Hook, Oct. 6.-The great in
ternational yacht race started at 1925
a. m. At s:15 the valkyrie passed the
turning point mile before the Vigi-
liant. The general opinion is that the
race will not be within the regulation
time and must be sailed over.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

Notwithstanding the adjournment
was only I'll o'clock Il was consider
ably after that time when the presl-
dent raped order and the second sea.
sion commenced. A goOdly pOTtlo n
VI the meeting was devoted 10 ballot
ing for the admission Of new mem.
beTs. The list OF those admitted
is NJ follows; q. III. Stack, W Il. Hub.
bard, +. q. Hoglo, J. II. Scott, j. b..
Carr, h. b. Fink, James II. Lusk, J..
II. Patterson, r.. j, Custello, II. A..
Foster, Il. n. BOIsfOrds, Geo. Merritt.
A number Of letters from dispRlchers
and railroad officials | Gated In diner
ent paris OF the United States was
rrnl, expressing regrets on account Of
inability to attend,
The report OF the secretary and
treasurer Tor the past year was read,
received and adopted.
AZ 4 O'Clock only routine business
WIS being transacted, This evening
The visitors will 90 out to the Hot
Syringe over the "Little Puzzle" To.
morrow ii Is expected they will also
hold two sessions.
The dispatcheTs will leave Salt Lake
on the return trip ~ 1880 Friday even.
ing.
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dny he showed that he had not lost his
speed when he ran mile ana n guar
ter for the STANDARD stakes NJ Mattis
Park In 2.05t Then there was lSnct'
land, backed by many who remrm'
bored his victorlou in times pNl Il
dangerous horse IA that hinx o.
3nfintcr, d. Haibrouck, as hkely
booking ne any IN the buheh' a.
Pessara prinord up In iront on tne
stand IL was taid that pfoDAny
This was another OF thu Campbell tuf'
preos. PtssaTA II truly an unbnoWu
quantity. Then came Mars - up"o''
the honor Of the Morris stable IN thv
aUsencr Of Russell VINO hasa Dai ltf'
ChAra4e. Lowlandef ana Iorrlhrr are
not particularly attractive 10 the crowd
AZ 1t IL believed their chances ior WIZ
ming are elm.
rhc English horse Iddlesloigh came
In for considerable comment 40 y "a
big, long, uugy chestnut anu lhli
race horse. He has never won W we
Suburban distance anu Is not ~ wiz
tue Suburban class exactly. The rep
per looked iornidablr, and had many
! friends.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

DETROIT, June 21.-rhe grand lojge
Of the ORDER OF Ellis assembled mere
this morning In cfot session, Ntanl
Exalted Ruler H.. B. Day, Of WASH
ingtou, in HE annual address, recon-
munded the organization Of a supreme
lo1ge, with grand lodges by sta1es.
Ono Of tbs questions 70 bs considered
h extending tho order 10 Canada II
now boiu4 confined 10 the Uniteu
States. There are seven th0usauu
members Of the order now In tue CITY
and tho hotels ate crowded. The city
Is decorated In their honor. The uhy
IL very hot, the thermometer indicat-
ing 90 degrees.
The New York lodge, which with
drew some years ago, sent delegates
AMI they were received and the lodge
rpinstatcd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

a Great Event 60 Ihe sporting FRA
toraity of America

A Great Event to the sporting FRA
tcraity Of America
NEW York, June 2O.-This IL Sub.
urban Day. No horsemAn need to DO
told what Suburban Day is. To him
It quite NJ important rs the Fourth
Of July to tho rural patriot or Christ.
mas TO the children.
This afternoon about O'Clock
the tenth suburban handicap
will bo run at Sheepshead Bay. Ills
rapidly becoming here what Derby "
In England. IL differs In the condi-
lions aud the class Of horses II draws
out, for II IL n handicap for all nges OF
horsee, while Derby IL weight for rye
race, which brings together three-yeAr
Oldsi but In the popularity and In
Interest II arouHea ana suatains for siH
month"; before II 0ccuTs; In the way
people rally 10 the track 10 see II, aud
especially In the stamp OF distinction
that 10 very nearly equivalent 20 great.
ness, which It puts upon It's
winner, II IL like tho Derby.
II has certainly progressed surprisingly
from drawing n crowd OF 5000 to
5000 to see the firSt 5uburban,it proved
n loadstone for FULLY 10000 last year
II has increased In value to the winner
from siO05, which fell to the first, to
$4,000, which 1t will be worth to him
this year. The greatest Suburban was
run on June IL, 1880, ana won by the
fastest and handsOinest horse that ever
started In II, hingly Salvador. SALIVA.
tor was the public iavorite and bis
rival, TrnnY, was well favored
also, but could only finish third,
anu cut Of the RAGS sprang the
great match between him and Saliva.
lor In which every fraction OF record
OF distance was shattered, n mile and a
quarter being done In 2;05.
Salvatore pathway through life has
Inly been strewn with flowers" as the
school girls hope In autograph albums.
he hhd a royal time Aa race horse;
IN youth, sOundness and vigOr he was
ielifed TO stud by Higgin. He Is now
IA California at the ranch Del Paso,
anu not 90 very long ago his young
sons aud daughters were sold vt the
highest prices brought In this country
ny those OF the retired stallion.
Even the accident which kent Tam.
many In the stable ana robbed the
public " the giant battle II had ex.
proled between him anu Lampllghter,
oIuld not materially detrRct from the
gaia day Of 1880. When the eaddling
bell rung there seemed scarce n space
unoocupled. Then the flyers came
stripped for the parade, anu Il was well
worth craning ones neck to see.
There WAS LRmplighteT,th the favOrite,
with depth OF girlh, well knit muscles,
strong back anu short strong legs, fine
% fiddle, ready TO retrieve
hls failure in the Brooklyn
handicap.
Hut he was not the only one the
spectators approved Of. There was
banquet who ran u mile and u quarter
on a straight at Monmouth IN 1893
WIN LOS pounds up In 2.03g, He was
0lly three years old then. Another
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

New York, June 20.-P. Hunting
ton saya ragRr ling the report that the
Canadian Pacific has begun rate war
against tho Southern Pacific: "Our
relations with the Canadian Pacific
are very pleasant, and we expect them
TO continue 50. have no information
that II has cut under our rate
to San Frgnciaco. IL would
not pay IL 10 compete for
that business. lls limo ends way
up the coast at Vancouver, and 1t
would have to tranship from there to
San Francisco. l guess you will lind
there Ia no trouble, Our folks GER
tainly know OF none"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

LCNnuS, jane gO.-rhu PaY NAL
fl- Hc, the organ of the conservative
party, snys the government Will
abandon the financial clause IN the
home rule bill and substitute one em-
towering the irish legislature to frame
thpir own budget 10 the amount "
cj,OOO,O 900, Buhuct 90 tbs ratification u
he imperial parliament
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

RAID CITY, 3. d., June 20.-rho
dynamite rainmaking experiments
have been pa rtially successful. There
were two showers In tho city last
night, aud heavy rains in the neigh
boring valleys. Further tests will be
made.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

NEW YoR,, June 2O.-Gilbert, the
dyulmiter recently discharged from
an English p'ir1n, has arrived here.
he was taken charge Of by friends.
lie looked pale aud ~ and declined to
talk.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

Sp,au' DDpl,ch 20 he NEwss
LARAMIE. Wy0., June 20.-The an
busl p,fa'p Of the Laramie Cycling
club was held last night 10 was an
Imposing demonstration, nearly 100
wheOlmon being Ia line among whom
were many ladies'.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

CuATTANuOuA, Tenn, June TO-
The cry Savings bank ns "a result oi n
run has boon forced 10 suHpunj. Tine
assets nro $40 900 and the liabilities
ARE s22j,OOO, All the duposiiors will
DO paid In Toll.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

NASHUA, y. H., June 20. o.. Tho
Colony Manufacturing company has
failed. Tie liabilities are sl6s 900 aud
TIE assets hall of that amount. The
company was engaged In the manu-.
iaCturu VI wuUlbuH.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

DETROIT, Mich, June 20.-The
national council Of the Junior Order Of
American Mechanics mot this morn
log with closed DOOR. The session
was tAkon up with listening TO reports
10y the officers aud the national iogis-
latlvo board.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

Special Di5pateA 10 ne NEWS
SARATOGA, wyo., June 2O,-sars-
toga Is to have another hotel. II is to
be- two.atory brick and will cost $4,000.
+. q. Wolf IL tho proprietor. The hot
springs attract great many people to
Saratoga.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

SHREVEPORT, La, June 2O.-The
bodies OF Tom Cordway anu sister
were found in their yard eight miles
east OF here. II In believed that Cord
way murdered for money and that the
sister was killed when coming TO his
assistance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20
Tho pre.lden, pa no, GO.

WARRINGTON, June 20.-MTs. Cleve.
land, Ruth aud servants left for Buz.
yards Bay this morning for the sum
mer. The President did not 20.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

Attorney 0sR rHi Oincy Asked About
IT'S Opinion.

Attorney Gsh rHi Oinoy Asked About
IFS opinion.
wAsHINu1UN, June co. Attorney
General Olney has been called upon
by the treasury department Tor bic
opinion Of tue present status OF all the
World'B Fair appropriations and qucs.
tons In Wow OF the decision Of
United States court OF appeals NJ
Chicago lnst Saturday. The request IL
written by Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury Curtis, the official la charge
OF the Worlds Fair questions.
HARmsoN's VIEWS.
NEW YoniS, June 20.-In response
10 n question ex-President Harrison
has telegaphod the following from
indianapolis, "If 1 am quoted Rs
saying that / have expressed my np-
approval Of the action Of the commits.
siOners IN opening the Fair
on Sunday, or Of the decision
Of the circuit court Of appeals,
IL ~ without authority. / said ~
newspaper representatives in Chicago
that In my opinion the question should
have been regarded as closed for
ever, when the congressional donh.
ton was accepted. As TO the
ruling Of Chief Justice Fuller
could not express any safe
brief and pleadings; but am not IN.
clined TO believe that the court Of
equity can only take cogniEauou by
Injunction VI Inquiries strictly pecuni-
ary."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

crates Of matches which were u part o.
the loaf, ana no water being near Al
hand Il was impossible 10 pat tho nfo
out. The loss T. about $500.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

MECCA, June 2O.-rhree hundred
and seventeen deaths from choleta
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

New YoRS, July 2O.-Stochs were
heavy, lower after II O'Clock, aud ut
noon, dull, weak, about the lowest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20
NEWS WIRED TODAY
thousands Of Visitors Flock 10 The
Fair Grounds.
TENTH SUBURBAN HANDICAP.


CHICAGO, June 2O.-The day opened
hot, but with fleeoy clouds aud good
breezo which made the getting about
In the Fair grounds quite comfortable
People began pouring into the grounds
early, AN unusually large proportion OF
them giving evidence Of being visitors
from outside the city, taking the hfst
vlow, by 10 O'Clock II was estimated
tbat thIrty.five to forty tbOufand had
pag,ed the turnetiles ana Chief Tucker
N the bureau ot admission was OF
opipion that near two hundred thou
sand would be the days record.
Canada ouistrippod the competitors
In tbp June exhibit Of cheese. There
were G67 exhlbits, mostly factory
rheese. or these 1885 scored high
enough 10 win medals or diplomas,
100 OF them being Canadian manuiao
lure. 81 Canadian lots scored higher
Than any from the United States
ranging In excellence from 0S per cent
down.
Illinois, board has deciiod on Au.
guat 2lth ~ Illinois day. Special
snora will be mAdo to make It nj
trtctiyo.
CHILDREN AT THE FAIR.
A party Of twsnty-one children, sent
here from California ~ reward Tor
One scholRrthip In the public rohoolss,
wac given reception In the children's
building today, by the board Of lady
managers. They were greeted by the
president OF the board, who made n
pleasant talk to them and congratu.
lated them upon earning prize that
must be OF 10 great benefit TO them % n
trio 10 the great Columbian Exposi'
ton will undoubtedly be. Thorc
was music by tho Exposition
orchestra, and the various depart
mentH Of the building were shown 10
the children. Mts. Mary Mspes
Dodge, who was present, made short
but Interesting tax 10 the little girls.
After the reception each Of the little
California girls was presented with
silver spoon NJ souvenir OF tho trip.
They were taken to luncheon on the
roof Of the garden.
VIRGINIA STATE BUILDING.
West Virginia state building Mt the
Worlds Fair was dedicated with sim
pie ceremonies today. Iowa state
baud furnished the music for the occa'
sIon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

BERLIN, June aO.-rhe heat IL In
tense. The fields aud woods are dry.
There have been several forest hrvs
near tie city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20

The following communication was
read and the invitation accepted with
applause:
Tho Salt Lake & Los Angeles Railway
company and tho Saltair Beach company
wish 10 extend to you the cOurt0slus Of
their road and resort ON the Great salt
Lake du.ing your stay In this CITY. II
you Will notify our superintendent, Mr..
A, T.. Welby, ho will 10 an no can FOR
your comfort Wishing you all tho sue
cess possible, have tho honor 90 remain
very truly, n. W. CLAYTON,
General Manager
The convention then adjourned until
9 O'Clock this nitefnUDu
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-06-20
vInoINIA srATE DUILDINd.

West Virginia state building nj the
WORLDS Fair was dedicated with sim
pie ceremonies today. Iowa slate
baud furnished the music for the occa-
Hion.
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DISPATCHES MEET.
Their Sixth Annual Convention in
Session Today.
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT
Words Of Welcome by Mayor Ba'hir
and President Hubbard lelo.
grams aud letter..

-- 49,
- -,=.
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The convention then adjourned unit
Q O'Clock this afternoon.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1893-12-15


Since there IS such general agi-
tation in the state over the raise Of
insurance rates, aud strong eH0rts
are being made at several places
to organize local mutual fire COM
panies, the following portion of an
advertisement found in the OAR
lington [Wis.J Republican. of a
local mutual fire insurance COM
pany may be interesting. The
company was organized in 1875,
and advertises thusly:
"Actual cost of insurance for
past eighteen years on $1,000,
sl.4t per annum; on $4,000, S1.25
per thousand per annum; on So, 600
81. 90 per thousand per annum; on
$4,000, sl.l5 per thousand per
annum."
If will he observed that their
rate is some different from the
rates now in vogue in this state.