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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

WELLINGTON ADAMS. st. Louis and
Chicago will probably be pushed to
completion. Under its charter the com
pany is empowered to construct q prac-
tically straight line between those
points
The road will be double track, stand
ard gauge, with 70 pound rails laid
upon hard wood ties, with rock ballast
ed foundation. All bridges will be of
standard steam railroad construction.
There will be no railroad or country
road crossings at grade. The line will
pass over all railroads, and the country
roads will be thrown over the tracks by
means OF" bridges. The road will be
operated from four electric power sta
tions, each located at the mouth of a
coal mine owned by the company and
situated along the line. Fifty sections
of five miles each will constitute the
electrical divisions of the road. Behind
each section having a car upon il there
will be a dead section, ON which it will
be impossible for any car to run SO long
as a train is upon the preceding section,
rendering it impossible for two trains
to be upon one section ut the same
time, thus making a most complete and
perfect block system.
1t is the intention to run passenger,
express and mail trains at the rate of
100 miles an hour, these cars making
no stops between the two cities and
making the entire distance In three
hours, whereas it now takes all day to
accomplish the journey. The motor
passenger cars will be constructed of
steel and will be long and low, the top
Of the car being but nine feet from the
rails, and the front will be semiwedge
shape to lessen atmospheric resistance.
The rails will be fitted with mitered
joints, doing away with the shock and
click that prevail in the present methods.
The originator and general manager
of the scheme, DR.. Wellington Adams,
is a Chicago electrician well known
throughout the west to tinanciers and
railroad men, and the prospects are that
we shall soon witness O great advance
ment in railroad travel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
ron CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERs.
A spe cial Train Will Leave s. Paul July
no For the Cleveland Convention,

A Special Train Will Leave s. Paul July
no For b Cleveland Convention.
ST. PAUL, June 9.-The Minnesota
Christian Endeavor Union will 90 to
the Christian Endeavor convention in
Cleveland with a special train OF Sleep
ing cars. starting from Minneapolis at
2:20 p. m. July 10. st. Paul at 3 p. m,
Winona ut 5:40 p. m. La Crosse about
2 p. M. reaching Cleveland the next
afternoon. After June 10 sleeping ears
berths may be reserved by applying to
w. N. Carroll, New York Life Build
ing, Minneapolis, All who intend GO
ing should notify Mr.. Carroll at once,
or not later than July 1. Railroads
have allowed one fare for round trip
from Minnesota and Dakota points. to
connect with the special Christian En-
deavor train at ST. Paul.
The Cleveland convention will lie u
magnificent event. Every branch of
Christian Endeavor work will receive
attention. The address of welcome will
be by Governor Mckinley. A choras
of 1000 voices has been training Tor
weeks. A band of singers from South
Africa will be a feature of the musical
exercises
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
NEWS CONVERSATIONS.

The president has signed the New
York and New Jersey bridge bill.
The Uruguayan government has been
offered a loan OF ~, 0O0, 900 to To use
IN the const. uction of roads and bridges.
Costa Rica dispatch says: Congress
has decreed tina coffee shall pay al ex-
port tax of 4 shillings per quinlal.
The French ministry has decided i'll
favor OF AN annual fete in honor OF
Joan of Are.
Lord Randolph Churchill is arran.-
ing Tor q tour around The world ny the
way Of America.
1t Is reported that S'ignor Crispi VIII
form u reconciliation cabinet, TO all
clude Marquis Di Rudinl AMI Signor
Zanardelli.
The cash alance in the treasury at
the close of business Thursday was
SIG, I0S. 40, of which $40, 962, 205 was
gold reserve.
The Republicans of the Eighth ILL.,
nois district have renominated hon. a.
J. Hopkins ~ exclamation. He mas
represented the district for ave terms
now.
The S4tA annual convention of the
United States Bre wers' ASSOCIATION, in
session At Syracuse. N. Y, has aG-
journed TO meet in Mil aukee in
August, 1895.
Commodore BeneIict's steam yacat
Oneida, win Mrs. Cleveland, Ruth,
Esther and the nurse, and Mr.. and Mrs.
BENEDICT and Miss Benedict aboard, has
arrived at Buzzards Bay.
The second annual convention of the
Tex Equal Rights Suffrage associa-
ton Is now in session at Fort Worth.
The movement for woman suffrage is
gaining ground in the state.
The Duke of Marlborough is engaged
to be married TO Miss Lena Darcy. the
pretty daughter of Knox Darcy, q
wealthy Australian who is largely in
terested in the Mount Morgan mine.
MIR. Allen Stanton. aged 81 years,
died at st. Louis Friday. He was Il
cousin or the late Edwin M. Stanton.
Lincoln's secretary of war.
The Western Association Of Whole
sale Druggists is in annual session at
Ut. Louis, with representatives OF every
prominent house south and west OF
Pittsburg present.
The Keoknk md Western railroad
has discontinued the service of two OF
ITS passenger trains, west If Center
vile. Ia. because OF the scar, ity OF
coal
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
JOHN BOYLE o'REILLYs GRAVE.
A Huge Bowlder with a Rronze Medallion
OF the Poet Marks the Spot.

A Huge Bowlder with a Bronze Medallion
OF the Poet Marks the Spot.
When a boy in his native town OF
Dowth, Ireland, John Boyle O'ReAlly,
the poet, carved his name on one of the
stones in the wall Of the ancient church
at that place, and it was his wish that
when life's journey had ended he might
sleep in the old burying ground which
surrounds it, with the stone he himself
had carved to mark his last resting
place. Later, when he visited the grave
of General Sheridan at Arlington ceme-
terry, Virginia, he was much impressed
with the beauty of the surroundings
and especially with the striking me
mortal above the grave of the great sol
dier-a bronze medallion of the general
set in a huge bowlder-and he was
moved to remark, 1T is worth while
being dead to rest beneath a memorial
like this"
When the poet editor died, it was
found impossible to carry out his de-
sire to lay his remains in Irish soil.
and he was buried in the beautiful GEM
etery of Hollywood, near Boston, but the
old stone from Dowth churchyard has
been transferred from Ireland and set
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
THE PoIsoN OF SOCRATES.
scisnti.ts Say 1t Was water II mi E
That TX He'd fhe Tarrytown Orphans.

Gcientists Say ~ Was Water II mi elk
That X He'd the Tarrytown orphan-.
NEW YORK, June 0.-Dr. Nathaniel
Il. Britton. professor OF history in Col.
umbia college. and DR.. Henry II. Rusty,
professor OF bot my IN the college OF
pharmacy, pronounce the root that
killed the Ave little boys in Tn~rrytown
to be the poison Of Socrates. or water
hemlock, one Of the deadiiest Of poison.
The root is a little this ker than an ordl-
nary lead len iii. DR.. Britton says the
scientific name for the root il cielta
immaculate. From it grows an herb
4 or 8 feet high. III is plentiful in ali
the Eastern states, the roots lying close
to tie surface. Il disappears from eni-
tivated soil. The hers has i white
flower, and DR.. Rusby says the marsh
lands all around New York abound
In it.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
THOMAS 7.

ETY. that have preceded it. Des Moines
Is the center of a large Scotch Irish pop
ulation, which may be relied ON TO sup
plement the enthusiasm aroused by an
increased attendance of notable men
from other sections of the country, and
the local representatives have made ar.
rangements that are sure to add an APP
preciable impetus to the fast spreading
influence of the society.
The objects of the Scotch Irish society
are purely fraternal and historical. IL
is entirely nonsectarian and nonpolitical
aua includes in its membership men OF
ell shades of religious belief and politi-
cal opinion from every state in the On
len, many CT them eminent in politics,
business and the various professions.
Vice President Stevenson and Governors
Mckinley Of Ohio. Knott Of Kentucky,
jackson Of Iowa, Northen of Georgia
and Hogg of Texas are all members,
and ex-governors, senators, representa-
tiyes and lesser political lights too nu-
rnerous to specify.
The society was oragnized at Column
bia, Tenn, in 1889, by a convention
called by Colonel T. T. Wright of Nash
vile, who thought the time was ripe
for the formation of a society similar to
the Dutch and Puritan historical associ-
atoms, which should record and make
history OF the achievements of the
Scotch Irish race in America
In the foundation and upbuilding OF
the republic this race was probably the
most active Of all. Jefferson, Hamilton,
Madison, Patrick Henry, Andrew Jack
son, Lincoln. Grant, Morse, Fulton,
Greeley, Blaine and many other men
nosad in American history came OF this
stock, yet until the formation OF this
society the race was without q written
history. Since then five volumes of the
proceedings Of its annual meetings have
been published, and they make mighty
interesting reading. The debt of the
race TO the founder of this society Ii MOI
easy to measure, and it is best ~appreciat.
cd by the most eminent Representatives
Of the blood. Such men al Robers Bon.
ner, Or. John Hall and Colonel a. X.
Mcclure have been prominent IN IL from
the beginning. and the first named has
been president Of the society from the
start.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

when the vote was taken and the amend
ment failed. The first time they met
afterwards, Pettigrew charged Aldrich
with treachery in being absent and al.
though Aldrich denied that be had ab-
scented himself for the purpose OF dodg-
ing the vote, much bad blood devel oped
in the heated controversy; but the
greatest regret is that Senators Aldrlch
and Quay did not show upand by thei z
votes aid in defeating the greatest
s@indle in congressional circles since the
days Of the Credit Mobilier.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
Rear Admiral SkeiTett.

Rear Admiral Joseph S. Skerrett Of
the Asiatic squadron, who came to his
rank on the 10Th ult., has for his
middle name Salathiel. His parents, i'm
pressed with Eugene Sues story of "The
Wandering jew" gave their baby the
Jews name. The admiral was Ohio
born, and a great friend of the Hayeses.
His assignments to duty during the civil
war, owing to suspicion of the loyalty
of some of his family, were not such as
to secure him as great chances for fight
ing service as others OF his rank IL
joyed. He Is a great seaman, a great
reader, a great family man, a member
of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew and
O devout Christian. He is OF years old.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

Jnited States Minister Taylor Makes q
Statements Regarding Customs Duties.
MADRID. June 0.-The United States
minister. Hannis Taylor, has commune
Gated a note to the Spanish government
declaring that the customs duties are
improperly collected in the island of
Cuba, owing to misinterpretation of the
treaty with the United States. AS a
result the United States claims reim-
bursement for the sum of 90, 500, 600
pesetas, on the ground that articles
which are free of duty according to the
English text of the agreement, are not
included in the Spanish copy Of the
agreement which was sent to Cuba for
the use of the Spanish customs officials
In that island. 1t is said that if Spain
should yield in this matter the Cuban
revenue under the estimates would I'M
dergo Il yearly decline Of Is. 600, 0C0
naSataq
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

1t is estimated that the independents
of Sioux Falls are in favor of Rev. E. B.
Meredith for governor. Nothing can be
urged against the character of Mr.. Mere
dith, but his record as d prohibitiOnist
would be apt to handicap the I'll ket, be
sides the veterans of the party will hard
ly care TO reward an eleventh hour con-
vert with the highest honor in the gift
of the convention.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
The Situation In OkIahrma.

Ell RENO, o. T.. June 9.-The force
Of deputy marshals from Ell Reno, who
went TO Pond Creek 10 protect the rail-
road properly from the to~wnspeopie.
have returned. They report affairs
fully as tad as stated, and that II tom
slant patrol OF the railroad during the
night was all that kept the railroad
bridge from being burned, as the
bridge was oiled and prepared for the
match.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
BowLDER OVER THE GRAVE OF JOHN BOYLE
n,prTTIv

4 hEIlA4Is H-.@l EAs
into the massive rock which fifty marks
his grave, and q bronze medallion of
the poet has been sunk into the face Of
the monument directly over the spot
where his body reposes.
The medallion of O'Reilly is beanti-
fully executed in relief and is the work
of Sculptor John Donoghue. It il d
work Of art, and Mrs. O'Reilly and the
friends of the poet regard it az an abso-
lutely faithful likeness. The placing of
the stone from Dowth in the bowlder
fulflls as nearly as possible O'Reilly's
wish. II Is a block of yellow sandstone
10 inches long, A high and 2 deep. The
letters -. b. Or" are plainly dis.
cernible and are quite regular in ont
line, but time and exposure have near
ly obliterated the date of go.
The immense rock above the grave II
o part of the ledge underlying the burial
plot, Is pentagonaI In shape, 12 feet In
i height and weighs inthe neighborhood Of
70 tons. Around its base are planted LOG
ivies from Dowth castle and two others
from the grave of Martha Washington.
The scenery around the grave is wooded
and rugged and is considered the hand.
soonest spot In Hollywood.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
Republican State Convention.

The republicans of South Dakota win meet In
delegate convention in tho city of YanEton
South Dakota, in convention hall, on Wednes-
day, the asnd day of August, 1894, at 4;S0 O'Clock
D. m. for the purpose OF placing in nomination
candidates for the following named offices:
Two representatives In congress.
Governor.
Lieutenant governor.
Secretary of state.
State auditor.
state treasurer.
Attorney general.
superintendent of public instruction.
Commissioner school and public lands,
Commissioners of labor and statistics.
One railroad commissioner for all OF South
Dakota living west of the Missouri river.
One railroad commissioners for all of South
Dakota lying east OF the Missouri river and
south Of the second standard parallel.
One railroad commissioner for all of South
Dakota lying east OF the Missouri river and north
Of the second standard parallel.
Ard the transaction of such other business as
may legally come before such convention.
The committee recommends that an alternate
to each delegate be elected and that no proxies
be allowed, aud that the delegates or their alter
mates present at the Convention be empowered
to cast the full vote oftheir county.
The committee further recommends that the
counties of Lyman, Sterling holland, Jackson
Ziebach, Pyatt, Pratt, Presho, Gregory and,
Harding each be allowed a representation Of
one delegate on presentation of proper creden-
tials.
The basis OF representation for each county
will be one delegate Tor each fifty votes, OF major
fraction thereof, cast for Hon. Charles II. Shell
don for governor in 1892.
The counties viii be entitled TO delegates as
follows:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

Yankton Press, q: The sugar trust
investigation has been a good thing for
the country, because il has let a flood OF
light into the dark channels of demo
cratic customs in framing the tariff bills.
Carlisle will never be as handsome as he
was before the sugar trust mule kicked
him, but he will know more, and even
Senator Vest grows very red in the face
and swears like o trooper when the name
of Joe Hickey is mentioned within his
hearing. Mcpherson is all covered with
a mud that will stick to him closer than
any democratic friend he's got, while
numerous others will sbe left with IN
savory senatorial regulations. The good
work is still going on. Havemeyer, the
sugar trust chief. who seems 10 have led
the infamy, is not in the country. His
testimony wonld ill a long felt wan,
just at this time.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

The announcement at Washington OF
Robert J. CANDLES candidacy for co.,
gress was received ty the Dakota con.
tingent with mingled feelings OF surprise
and various opinions as to it's effect. They
have become convinced that Mr.. Gamble
means business, and there is great nnar-
unity among Major Pickler's friends
that CANDLES candidacy is aimed at
Capt. Lucas, while the ~latter's intimates
claim that Major Pickler is to be- the
sufferer in the three cornered fight for
two places. 1t is also limited by Capt.
Lucas that there will be at least one
other candidate in the field within a very
few days to even things up. All three
Of the gentlemen named have good war
records. and it is a toss-up on that score.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

Senator Pettigrew came rear upset
ting the whole democratic tariff bill by
one Of bis sharp moves In the senate and
only the recreancy OF two old line repnb
licans defeated his purpose. He moved
M amendment cutting Off the differ
entail duty on refined sugar which would
had ii carried, have set the sugar trust
soIidly against the passage Of the r.
mainder Of the bill. senators Aldrich
md Quay, republican leaders Hara absent
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
W. n the Engllsh sparrou.

The ornithologist Of the agricultural
department has issued his annual aIzpeal
for the destruction Of the English SPAR
row. He says by far the best way 70
fight the pest il by the destruction Of it,
nests and young. Fully 90 per rent If
the nests may DO reached By means n d
long pole with q hook on the end.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
would Cos. millions.

WASHINGTON. June 9.-Tne secretary
Of war has sent to the vice president an
estimate OF the cost OF improvement
necessary to extend navigation on the
Mississippi river from 81. Paul TO the
-four mills at Minneapolis, which places
the cost Of this improvement at s., 2O5.-
159. Four locks and dams would be
necessary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
Crrmated In JAI.

ST. LOUIS, June "a special to The
Post Dispatch from Webster City, Ia,
says: @. ". Foval. proprietor Of a
large harness store. and an ex-city off,
cial. was burned to q crisp here about
1870 u. m. While intoxicated be wis
placed in the city Jail, which he set ON
fire with the result noted. He has twice
before attempted the same thing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

Electric Railway
company have
been directed to-
ward the ad-
vancement OF a
system or rapid
transit which
they believe will
evolution
r~ailroading in
America, and
now work ehas
begun, and the
construction Of a
road connecting
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
WON, Tles ma Lumber nurned.

FossTowE, Mimi. june 9.-Fires
destroyed 1000 railroad ties and 20
cords of wood on Great Northern right
of-way and scorchei three loads Of lum-
Der on the track. With great Diff ulty
the fremen kept it from spreading to
5000, 900 feet of lumber in Larsen's
lumber yard and go 900 ties on the
track.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
THE scoTcH-lRlsH SOCIETY.
It Was Founded Five Years Ago by Colonel
Thomas +. Wright.

The approaching meeting Of the con
gress of the Scotch Irish Society of
America. at Des Moines, is likely to
surpass in interest and Importance any
of the five annual meetings of the soci.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

Dated at Chamberlain, South Dakota, this, th'
18th day OF May, A. ID. 1894,
BY order or the stale central committee.
J. NJ. GREENE, Chairman.
j. Ii. SCRIVEN, Secretary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09

Bon Homme county will present the
name of Capt. Lavender AS a candidate
for railroad commissioner at the safe
convention.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
DAILY LEADER
SATURDAY N 8, 1894.
on sUBacRTPTION.
rn AnNERrIsERa-

THE DAILY LEADER makes . special feature OF
furnishing information concerning the advantages
and resources of the city uf Madison and OF The
state at large emitting II 20 the patronage of I'D
~verttsers of every class.
j. r. STAHL, Proprietor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-09
70 RuN 100 mILEs AN HouR.

The Dream Of Electrician Wellington
Adams May he Realized.
For several years the efforts Of the
officers of the Chicago and St Louis
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-30
I WESTERN HOTEL.
II Seller, Paris
MARKET REPORTS.

TUES DAY EVENING, May 20.
SUMMARY OF THE MARKETS.
Silver lower.
Treasure shipment TO China.
y 0 further decline IN Flour.
Wheat lower. Wheat fretah neglected.
Barley and Oats quiet. Corn aud Rye lower.
Hay If gam. Other leedstufs unchanged.
Lima leans weak. Dried Peas inactive.
ola Potatoes loinR out. Onions cheap.
Butter deCIIuiny. Eastern Eggs lower.
Cheese steady.
Poultry market still dull.
Honey well held. but quiet.
Cherries sell well. Straw berries arrive muddy
Currsnts lower. Lines declined.
Dried Fruits, Nuts ana Baisins unchanged.
Provisions quiet. Hops In improving demand.
" DOL demoralized. IallOw steady.
Meat markeJ well stocked.
Grain and Fruit Bags dull.
Canned Fruit quiet.
Coffee dull and easy.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-30

OMAHA, May 2S.-Cattle-Receipts, 5000. Mar
ket fairly firm and demand good from all sources
for desirable beef steers and butchers stock.
Rough, thin ana light steers, prices ruled easy
with trading slow. There was not much doing In
stockers anu feeders and prices ruled weak at
the recent decline. Prime beeves, Sz@4 20;
good to choice steers. IS 5000 Rrass-rs, 80
G3 40; Westerns, 81 1893 80: Texans, 81 500
; 70: Common and canning cows, 81 5U@2 .:
feeders $50 25; common and stockers, 80 %
az 80. No sheep.