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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.--The opening
OF bids for contracts for star and steam.
boat mail service in Ohio, Indians
Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mime.
sofa, Iowa and Missouri will be com.
msnced at the pqstoffice department in
the morning. Therea are 5000 routes in
these states, covering AZ, ,579 miles, and
the number of bids submitted is esti.
mated at IO0, 600,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Ex-AuditOr Burns i'm Jail.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 5.-Ex-A Auditor James
H. Burns of Ramsey county is IN Jail,
charged by his mother. in-law with ap-
propriating money belonging to her to
the amount OF about 500 There was
another charge against him on which
he was out on bail when the new
charge was brought. His former bonds
men desired to be released and he found
it impossible to secure other bonds.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
stock and Rarpe burned.

PIPEsToNE, Mimi, Dee. 5.-The large
barn and machine sheds ON the Haus.
berg farm, five miles north of here,
were burned 10 the ground during the
night. Mike Teaburg, tenant. lost nine
head of horses. several cows, hogs and
all farm machinery, and from 1900 to
900 bushels of grain. Losses estimated
ut about 1000; insured for 81, 700.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Opened with : Tragedy.

MEMPHIS, Dec. 5.-Seven men, foui
white scenic artists and three colured
assistants, were hurled through .
crashing scaffold and fell 10 feet to the
floor of che new Lyceum theater. al
were severely injured. The theater Ii
new one and was being opened by
Otis skinner In His Grace de Gram
mont q,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Convlcts Fatally wounded.

ALTO. Tex, Dec. 5.--In an attempt
to escape from the camp at Wslles.
Convicts Freese and Brandon fatally
wounded Guard Foster. who killed
Brandon and fatally wounded Freese.
Freese afterwards fred q bullet into
his own heart Foster cannot recover,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05

JUDsoNIA, Ark, Dsc. 5.-Maggie
johnson, one of the most singular OF
human beings. daughter of farmer
living near here, is dead. She was II
years old and had the head OF an adult
and the body of an infant. She had no
teeth and no bones, her body appearing
to be mass of muscles.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Chicago Union stock Yards.

CHIcAG i. Dec. 4, 1874 ,
HOG equality very good. Market rather
quiet and 5Gh C loser, More prospect If acc
tivity. Sales ranaed ut 81 4.5o for Ii ht;
$4.2O A440 for rough packing: "a a0G4. for
mixed; 81 u 4.s5 for heavy pa king ana sn4p-
ping lots. and So h4.lo Tor pigs.
CATTLE Quiet and IN hanged.
SHEEP-Dult and weak at 5lslpc decline
Recei ts II S.. 900, cattle, 6,i0E sh ,en
ln,O0J.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05

BALTIMORE, Dec. Sex. Governor
Oden Bowie died at his home in Fair
view" Bowie, Md, at $3.50 a. m. The
end came peacefully while the ex-gov-
ernor was surrounded by the members
of his family.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Found oleo ON the Range.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 5-The agents of the
dairy commission have returned from
an inspection tour i'm the Iron Range.
During this trip they confscated l,7o0
pounds OF oleomargarine found in
stores. restaurants and boarding houses.
The commission will prosecute in all
cases where it is possible, and the inyes-
tigation will be continued.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05

NEW YORK, Dec 5.-The sales agents
OF the anthracite companies held an
adjourned meeting and decided to re-
strict production during the month of
December to one-half their mining
capacity. This will be between 2,5O0,-
600 and 100000 tons. They also de-
cided to advance tidewater prices 10
the following, t. o. b., gross: Broken
$3. so: egg, g. 80; stove, $3 rs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Dynsmite Exploded.

HUNTINGTON, Ind, Dec. "a guam.
tity of dynamite intended for use in
the big sewer being constructed here
exploded, resulting in the instant death
of two men. and the serious injury to
several others.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
shot rsy : Non-Union Man.

CHICAGO. Dec. 5.--Donald Gruer, q
carpenter. was shot and fatally
wounded by one Of three men whom he
was following. The three men were
non-union men and were employed on
the Marinette building, where the labor
troubles led to the killing two weeks
since Of an official of the plumbers,
union by a non-union man.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Credits commutation Com papv.

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.--The executive
committee of the Sioux City Credits
Communication company met at the Audi.
torium hotel during the day. ID. s.
Plummer OF Warsaw. Wis, acted as
chairman. The proceedings were
secret,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
snEar Trust Resumes yvorx.

New YORK, Dec. 6.-An afternoon
paper prints the following as emanat.
ing from President HaveaieyeI of the
American Sugar company; Work
has been resumed in the refineries on a
very reduced scale. do not anticipate
the passags of free sugar bill.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
K.iuod Ten Men in ri.rc. rears.

MEMPHIS. Dec. 5.--Murfee Pink was
shot and killed from ambush by the
notorious McMeacham gang. He
lived long enough to tell the story OF
the affair. Officers are in pursuit and
more bloodshed is feared. This makes
10 men they have murdered in the past
three years.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Drowned While Skating.

INDEPENDENCE, Ia, Dec. 5.-Two
grandchildren of Christopher Cook of
L It'll .ton, aged 2 and 10, were drowned
while skating at Otterville, six miles
north of here. The bodies were re-
covered
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
FIVE ARE DEAD.

Disastrous Results of Dynamite ExplO-
sfon Near Ottawa.
OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. ga dynamite
explosion occurred in Hull, Que, near
Ottawa. Four men and boy were
killed and several were wounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Minneapolis Grain.

MINNEAP1LIs, Dec. 4, 1884,
WHEAT Close December opening.
tS9sc; highe t. 69c: lowest, 5sGc; close,
G9c: May opening, 611s'; highest, ~; low
est. d11c: lose, GJ2S l6lc: July, opening
6l5s:; highest. SIC: lowest, 6l16 a6lssc; close,
&c. On track No hard, Ole, No. /
northern GOc; No : northern, 5Sc
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
LATEST MARKET REPORT.
MilMRnkee Grain.

VI wAUKE Dec. 4, 1884
FLOUR-Dull but steady.
WHEAT-Hig der. NJ. = spring. G9c: No. /
northern. Gage. Mav. b ~.
CORN Steady. No. g. 4jc.
OATS--Higner >o. = white. s2l%c, No.
white. 3.Q3-4
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
ives wins the rrirst came.

CHICAGO. Dec. 8. lives won the first
night of the billiard match In Central
Music hall defeating Scaaefer BY =
score OF 600 to>AlS. iii ~ inn.ngs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-05
Chlcago Grain and Proylaion.

HIcAGo. Dec. 4. lSA
CLOSING PR Cfs<
WHEAT--Decemb r. ID, May, 6OySQ8 ~:
July, 6lt4c.
CORN December, 47]sc Ianutry. Ease
Nay &c.
oAT - Leoember.s l1sc: ia ruary. sX May.
:2Sec
PoRK-Decembsf. slLs; January, sls.p.
May, Sl2. 8.
!, LARD--re .emter. se.ss1s; January, as A
L 6.95 May. S7.l
SHORT RIB -. 40.
s
Jr. Prices Cream Baking Powdea
Most Perfect Made.
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Duluth Grain.
DULUTH, Dec. 4. lSgA

WHEAT-Cash. No. nard 621S :: No. [
northern, 60; No. / northern, 621s :: Decen-
Der No. northern, 59Ac: May No. north .rh.
In
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
ELECTRIC FLooR.pLANER.
The Lawn-Mower Principle Applied to .
Planning Tool.

The Lawn-Mowcr Principle Applied to .
Planning Tool.
Applying the lawn. mower principle
to the making OF a planning tool, a
Scotch engineer, Malcolm Suther-
land, OF Dumbarton, has designed
the rather unique piece OF apparatus
shown In the annexed sketch, and
consisting, In brief, OF an electrically
driven revolving cutter, mounted in
a frame on rollers, which, by means
OF handles, can be moved about in
exactly the same way and quite as
easily, 1t is claimed, as the garden
tool mentioned. The lawn.mowe
resemblance, In fact, is perfect The
frame, or rather base plate, is OF
steel, and carries the cutter on its
under side, while the motor is placed
on top and drives the cutter through
Intervening gear wheels, giving IL a
speed OF 5000 revolutions per minute.
The hind roller OF the base plate.
which follows in the cut. IL fitted
with eccentric journals, so that, by
moving a lever, they can be raised or
lowered, and the depth OF cut nicely
adjusted. The principal field OF the
machine-the one, In fact, for which
IL was specially designed-is the
planning OF ships decks, taking of
the pitch and Inc qualities OF the
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
The Dog Laughed.

The proprietor OF Third Avenue
store owns little black kitten that
cultiyates the habit OF squatting on
It's launches, ike bear or kanga.
roo, and then sparring with its fore
paws as IL IL had taken lessons from
pugllist
A gentleman took into the store
the other evening, an enormous black
dog, half Newfoundland, half coolie,
fat good-natured, and intelligent
The tiny black kitten, instead OF
bolting at once for shelter, retreated
a few PAGES, sat erect on its hind
legs, and put its lists in an atti'
tude OF defence. The contrast 10
size between the two was intense ely
amusing. 1t reminded one OF Jack
the Giant Killer preparing to demol,
ish "A giant.
Slowly and without a sign OF ex.
citabillty the huge dog walked as far
as his chain would allow him, and
gazed intently at the kitten and It's
odd posture. Then, as the c0micality
OF the situation struck him, he
turned his head and shoulders around
to the spectators, and il an animal
ever laughed in the world, that dog
assuredly did so. then and there. lie
neither barked nor growled, but in.
dulged in a low chuckle, while eyes
and mouth beamed with ;herriment
New York Telegram.
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Have Various Forms.

1t has long been supposed that the
bacilli of various diseases could inva.
riably be identified by their forms,
and microscopists have dwelt learned
ly on the comma bacillus, the bacillus
spirllis and 80 on. The last results OF
German bacteriology, however, go to
cast doubt on all this, and it is even
asserted that the typical forms of
virulent disease may develop from
forms hitherto deemed harmless. 1t
seems settled that under different
conditions the same species of bacillus
may present entirely different forms.
The writer's conclude that such signs
of polymorphy cannot be ignored, and
that it Is great mistake to devote
exclusive attention to the common
and so-called normal forms described
in the textbooks, passing over Others
as abnormal. This discovery seems
to throw the whole subject of bacteri-
ology back into very unsatisfactory
chaotic condition. New Orleans Plea.
yune.
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seams OF deck plank after being laid
and calked. Tois work has usually
to be done under circumstance OF con.
siderable inconvenience and disa-
greeableness, the carpenter having
to go down on his knees, driving a
Jack. plane before him, together with
wood shavings and other things less
clean. Ordinary floor planning, how.
ever, can obviously be done by the
machine with fully as good results,
so that 1t is not necessarily restricted
10 shipyard use.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
Gvpsy and His Tricks.

When Harry was 6 years old his
grandfather sent him a very nice
present from the farm. You cannot
guess what il was, so / will tell you.
A goat, with harness and cart for
Harry To drive him. Harry named
him Gypsy because he was so black.
Gypsy and Harry had a great many
good times together. He would draw
Harry TO school and then wait very
patiently under the shade Of a tree
till school was out. All the school
children were very fond OF him, and
would bring him sweet apples and
cake.
The teacher was fond of Gypsy,
too, and would often bring sugar to
him, but she never let Gypsy have It
until he had performed one OF the
tricks the boys had taught him. He
must either stand on his head, bow
or dance. Gypsy could do all these.
One day Gypsy did something very
funny. 1t was a very hot day, and
Harry thought he would unharness
him and let him roam around the
schoolyard.
What do you think Gypsy did? He
walked into the schoolhouse straight
up to the teacher and stood on his
head. He was begging for sugar.
The teacher laughed with the
scholars. and said: Gypsy. you have
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
A SONG OF OLD TIMES.

Love TO think OF old-time days-brigh,est
and the best
Sun got up a break o day an beamel from
cast 10 west
Moon was rIsin' right on time. with lot O.
stars,
An sweet girls done the milkin wherc the
cattle crossed the bars
Love TO think OF old-time days-the glory in
the dells-
Tho milk-white daisies blossomin'-thc
chime o village bclls
The birda that sung heap sweeter than these
new-time birds kin sing
The maiden with the red lips an the lover
with the ring
Love TO think OF old-time days-goIn' all too
fast
Love was lots more sweeter thon an more
inclined to last
All the world was brighter lon't matter
what theysay
Every heart was lighter an beat happy on
the way!
Love 10 think OF old-timo days-skies was
always blue;,
violc,s blossonel ever where's. Jest twlnklin'
with the dew
But what's the use o. thinkin' an dreamn'
day an nighty
1.-THE old times was the brightest we kin
make the new times bright
=. l.. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS
PUTTY SUBSTITUTE.

A cheap and effective substituh
putty to stop cracks in woodvs.
made by soaking newspapers in A :
made by boiling pound of aor
three quarts Of water and addis,
teaspoonful of alum. The min,
should be of about the same Cor
ency as putty, and should be a,
into the cracks with q case knit,
will harden like paper mache,
when dry may be painted or s,,,
to match its surroundings, whs,
will be almost imperceptible. j
York Advertiser.
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son, to be able to impart to you the
information L have acquired"
Willie looked as IL he didn't exact
ly know what sacoutred," aud s,sYa(
part, and information" meant, but
he took IL for granted that his father
understoo what he was saying, and
for moment ne was silent. Then
he asked, catching sight OF cattle
grazing the next field
Papa, what is cows?"
COWS, ".returned Mr.. Bronson, after
n moment OF thought-"cows-e
animals with horns, that give milk
and eat grass.
do cows like grass better than
they'd apple pie and custard?" asked
Willie.
"Nery much better" said Mr.. Bron-
son.
why do they, papa?" asked the
boy.
"Oh, because they were born that
way"
why do cows give milk, papa?
Can't they sell it,"
NO; cows don't know ANYTHING
about money, you know; and even II
they did. they wouldn't know where
to keep it,
Couldn't they keep 1t in their
horns?o
"Oh my, no."
what good are cows horns? Do
they make that funny moo sound
with their horns?"
"What an idea. No, indeed. They
do that with their throats."
why don't they do IL with their
horns?"
"They can't"
Cant anybody blow horns?"
"Oh, yes. Tin horns sand-cr-brass
horns, but not cows horns"
Papa, why don't cows have tin
horns?"
"Oh, nonsense. Oh-er-becaus
they are cows, / suppose"
And then he regretted that he had
promised to impart information.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
HOW TO CLEAN DRESSES.

Get five cents worth of soaph
from the druggist (about teacups
For one dress take half of il and 4
in about one quart of boiling v,
Tor about half an hour or more,
strain through a cloth.
For n silk dress, while the lion,
warm, take a piece OF white au
and dip into it at intervals and
the silk or satin with it until il q,
eleansed. When done, pull the N,
rial straight and hang it to dry;
not iron either the silk or satin
the dress is very much soiled use d
liquor to rinse it, but do not Use 1
water for silk, or il will not stife,
we'll.
For a wooden dress dip the pGr
be cleansed, or the whole of i
needed, into the liquor. This ca,
tinsed i'll the same after washing, q
clear warm water. If very dirty,
the dress to soak in tub in the lic
with more water added before cI,
ing or washing. The wooden 20
should be pressed until it is quite |
Water in which potatoes have
boiled will cleanse delicate cod
woolen or worsted goods. The b
should be wet all over. Use no s.
rinse in clear warm water and D,
while still damp. This will not I'M
the most delicate colors. Farm, Il
and Fireside.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
COOKING WATER,

Few people know how to cook wl
writes a woman physician. The Sc,
is in putting good, fresh water iri
neat kettle, already quite warm,
setting the water to boiling quicI
and then taking it right off to use
tea, coffee or other drinks, before
spoiled. To let it steam, simmer
evaporate until the good water is
in the atmosphere, and the lime
iron and dregs left in the kettle II
that is what makes good many
pie sick, and is worse than no wate
all.
A critical taste will detect at
first mouthful, if the nose has no
ready demurred and given warn
the faintest trace of dead water in
coffee, porridge and many other it
designed for the stomach.
More frequently than otherwiyl
breakfast kettle Is BE. boiGhg N
remnant of yesterdays supply N
the coffee urn has been neither waA
dried, summed nor aired; possiB
the interest of a rigid and mist
economy, some Of yesterdays cofl
also "boiled over" and the parta
wonder at their lassitude and dyI
tic conditions. Whatever is negle
the tea kettle and its associate
should be thoroughly cleansed, d
and aired every day, and in no
should water that has stood over
hour in pitcher, pail or kettle be .
for cooking.
If people will drink tea and c'
let them at least have it rs nearly
from poisonous conditions as possl
That much benefit may be derived
many people from drinking hot "
is not disputed, but the water shi
be freshly drawn, quickly boiled
clean and perfect vessel and
mediately used. The times of Us
the adding of milk, mint, lemol
other fruit juices is a matter of pr
ence or special prescription.
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learned your lesson we'll. Now I'll
excuse you and let you 60 out to
play" And then she drove him out.
One Of the boys begged leave to
give Gypsy an apple, and the teacher
said he might Gypsy took the apple
In his mouth and made a little bow.
The scholars laughed so long that
the teacher had to close the door for
fear Gypsy would do some other funny
thing. Our Little Ones.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
RECIPES.

Stuffed Eggs-Boil eggs ten MINI
cut in half the long way, remove
yolks, chop fine with quantit!
minced cold chicken, equal to
yolks in bulk, seasoning and nj
butter; fill the whites and put
halves together again; roll in be
egg and crumbs, and fry a momeI
boiling fat, using a wire basket.
out, drain and serve with a tor
sauce, or in the center of clrc
green peas.
Velvet Cream-From quart oil
take enough to mix smoothly,
tablespoonfuls of cornstarch; put
milk over the fire in a double bo
and when boiling stir i'll six Il
spoonfuls of sugar, the blended c
starch and four tablespoonful
grated chocolate smoothly mixed
a little of the boiling milk; stir
smooth take from the fire and
with an egg beater for ten mint
Pour into small molds. and eat
with cream.
Boiled Tongue Have a fresh
tongue put in to corn for thirty
hours. Cover with cold water, bo
til tender, take out when done,
it and return it to the liquor in v
it was boiled, with half a cup of br
sugar, half a cup of vinegar, two d
cloves, two dozen sliced lemons a
cup of whole raisins. Let all
together for few minutes, and
with a brown gravy made of som
the liquor strained and thicksned
Drowned -four.
Veal Loaf-Three and a half po
of the incest part of leg of veal,
and fat, chopped fine with a sllc
salt pork. Mix with this six
crackers rolled fine, two teaten
butter the size of an egg, tablesT
full of salt, teaspoonful of pei
one nutmeg and a little minced
ley. Work together in the form
loaf of bread, put bits of buttel
over it, dust with cracker cru
place in dripping pan, pour in
tie water, and bake from two to I
hours. basting often.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
THE TYPEWRITER IN BATTLE.

Tho Operator 2cstridss a Y.ayc'e and
Types Messages.
The typewriter on the field OF bat
tie Is a curious sight. IT has not
quite reached that point yet. but II
was to be seen at the military tourn-
ament In the mimic action. Tommie
Atkins mounted on a cycle. which
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13

was surmounted by a typewriter, rode
into the arena and typed the messages
taken from the signalers, while a
trained war dog carried the dispatch
es to the rear. Whether all this
would do in real warfare remains,
OF course. To be seen.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13

Professor Scripture, of Yale, has
made it his nightly practice for four
years past to plug up his ears on going
to bed, thus excluding the voices OF
the night and insuring sound sleep.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13

HAUaHTY LADY (who has Just pur.
chased a stamp)-~Must put 1t on
myself" Postoffice Assistant (very
politely)-"Not necessarily, madam;
1t will probably accomplish more II
you put 1t on the letter..
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1894-09-13
THE ADMIRAL'S WARD.

UDDENLY, lift
ing her head, she
reined up her horse.
awakening the ami
NAL as she herself
awakened from
dreaminess.
Thirty years, -
she said" "why,it's
more than a gene.
ration, half a life.
time. 1t seems i'm
possible. "
Trainor struck
his own beast n cut
with the whip and
answered pettish
iy:
"ie :, t hirty
years. 1t seems that
you are much more
interested in those
dead soldiers than
you are in me. |
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been daring, indeed, to clip of for
this ride over to the Antietam battle
ground
When they parted that after
noon he had her promise, and he de-
cided to return TO Baltimore at once
and make his arrangements to so to
Mexico.