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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-08-08
JUMPING FOR A DINNER.
There Is No Wonder Horace Vernet Lost
His Bet.

His Bet.
Horace Vernet, the famous son of a
famous father-both artists of brilliant
quality-was fond of telling good
joke at his fathers expense. The story,
for which the son is the authority, is
related by Nine. Ducrest, a lady-in-
waiting to Empress Josephine, in her
recently-published volume of reminis-
cences.
The elder Vernct was travelling from
Marseilles by the voiturin, clumsy
vehicle, SO slow in its motions that the
journey to Paris took twenty-five days
Among the passengers Vernet observed
fat, red-faced man, who seemed to be
as dull in intellect as he was heavy in
person.
With a view to amusing himself at
the expense of this comical figure,
Vernet began to address him in
strain of polite compliment, to which
the other replied with awkward good
nature. The travellers alighted to
walk up steep hill in order to relieve
the horses. On their way they encoun-
tered ditch of some width, and YER
net, who was famous leaper wagered
that he would jump clean over it.
"Yon jump over it?" exclaimed the
stout gentleman.
"Certainly; it is narrow enough"
Marrow as it is l should like to see
you do it."
Here go, then" said Vernct, as he
bounded lightly over the ditch.
STThot'e wall dana ;pIoo5 +Lo
person whom Vernet had singled out
as his victim, "hut it strikes me that 1
could do it myself. Your example has
wound up my courage and I'll try"
YOU" exclaimed the painter, burst
ing into fit of laughter. Il should
like to see you do it. I'll wager
dinner you will fall into the water"
Don't brighten me beforehand.
Let'ssee, dinner. How much will that
cost?"
about crown, suppose"
That's a good deal; but no matter,
I'll try ny luck"
After thousand wry faces the fat
gentleman leapcd and fell like heavy
load about a foot beyond the poiat
which Vernet had reached.
81 will have my revenge" said the
latter, little piqued. You will not
refuse me that, hope?"
"Oh, certainly not. What has hap
pened by chance may not happen again
and tomorrow we will decide who
shall pay for the dinner"
Accordingly the next day they had
new trial of agility. The fat gentle
man was again the winner and he con-
graduated himself on the good fortune
that favored him. Vernet, who was
deeply mortified at the triumph of his
adversary, repeatedly renewed the
wager and always lost it. At length
they reached the last relay and the
clumsy traveller said:
Il return thousand thanks for the
handsome way in which you have paid
for my dinners almost all the way to
Marseilles. am anxious to offer
some little proof of my gratitude. If
few tickets for Nicolet's would be ac-
ceptable / shall feel much pleasure in
offering them. l am engaged there as
clown and am to make my first APP
pearance in day or two"
Vernet had been jumping against a
professional and it was no wonder he
had lost.-Chicago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-08-08

are being replaced by modern two
story structures, built in colonial style,
with inset porches, yellow walls and
white trimmings Very ornamental
they look, but they lack the old-time
appearance of those they have re-
placed.
An example of the older sort is at
gate No. l, at Nicetown lane. 1t is a
long two-story wooden house, dating
from the first half of the century.
Part of the second story projects be-
yond the building line, and the door
way is inclosed in structure resemb-
ling a sentry box. Next to this is a
news stand, furnished not only with
the daily papers, but with supple
mentary stock of cheap candies, pref
zels, cakes and popular brands of smok-
ing and chewing tobacco.
Creeping vines cluster about one cor
ner of the house, and an old-time pump
furnishes its inmates with all the cool,
pure water they can drink or use. Di-
rectly in front of the doorway stands
a bar that may be let down across the
road, effectually blocking all passage,
and upon this is written, in large black
letters:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-08-08
STOP AND PAY YOUR TOLL.

From the yard in the rear of the
house comes the familiar chirping of
chickens and the self-satistied cluclz of
ducks, while sign on the garden gate
warns passers to beware of mild
looking dog, whose appearance bellies
the character thrust upon him by the
plaeard. Past this picture of country
life runs every few minutes a trolley
car with changing bell and load of
passengers bound for Jenkintown and
Willow Grove, in strange contrast to
the bucolic aspect of the dollhouse.
The many drivers over the Old York
road dislike exceedingly paying tolls,
and the cycling fraternity are particu-
larly averse to taxation of this kind.
AS long, however, as the road remains
the property of private corporation
they must continue to pay for it's use,
and it is only when the city shall have
become the owner of all roads within
its limits that the tollgate will pass
out of existence, -Philadelphia Rec
ord
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-08-08

The difference in valuation of prop
efty at the last census was very re.
markable. In some states the assess
ment was no more than twenty five per
cent. of the real value Of the property,
while in other cases it is believed to
have been as high as the selling price,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-08-08

The tailor knew the young man who
was looking over the samples.
whats the price of that?" said the
customer, picking up the best thing in
the lot.
''Seventy-five dollars"
The young man snapped it through
his Angers as if mentally calculating.
well" he asked, ''if order it now
when can get it?"
"When you pay for it," responded
the tailor with a confidence taat al
most unbalanced the young man.
Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-08-08

-Chrysolites have been unearthed
in the Cumberland mountains.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10
HEARING BEGUN
Speeches Being Made Before
the National Republican
Committee.
Meeting Preliminary to the Reg
ular Work, Which Begins
in the Morning.
Senator Elkins Gives q Dinner
at Which Party Politics
Is Talked.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O.-The Republi-
national committee assembled at 2
p. m to begin the hearing Of cities de-
sirous of entertaining the next Republic
an national convention. The original
purpose was to meet in the morning,
but the influx Of enthusiastic advocates
of cities seeking the convention made it
desirable to hear the preliminary
speeches advancing the claims of the
cities beforehand. AS of the officers
Of the committee stated, the afternoon
would be given to working off steam,"
after which the committee would get
down to business behind closed doors.
Only Twenty Were Present.
AT $50 o'clock only 20 members of
the committee were present, and it was
8 ?. m. before the committee was called
to order and Chairman Carter an
nounced that hearing of claims of cities
would be postponed for The day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10
THE MINNESOTA FEDERATION.

Annual Meeting Held Mt Winona-The
Resolutions Passed.
WINoNA, Mimi, Dec. 9.-The con-
vention of the State Federation Of La
Dor opened here at 10 a. m. and adj
journed at 1:30 in the morning.
Resolutions were adopted opposing the
employment of convict labor on the
new state capitol; indorsing the union
label Of the Garment Workers of Amer
lea, and favoring free text books in all
the schools of the state. New officers
elected: J. l.. Hughes, st. Paul, presi-
dent; N. E. Neary, Minneapolis, w. J.
Birmingham, vice presidents; w. b.
Hammond, Minneapolis, secretary; P.
F. Kennedy, 1t. Cloud, treasurer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10
DISCUSSED PARTY POLITICS.

senator Elkins Gives . Dinner to Prom
inent Republic ans.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 Senator Ell
kins gave a dinner to a number of
members of the Republican national
committee. There were also present
other prominent politicians Of the
party, among whom were Chairman
Carter. J. S. Clarkson of Iowa, j. II.
Manley Of Maine, Powell Clayton Of
Arkansas, William j. Campbell of Hi.
nois, G. A. Hobart Of New Jersey,
Samuel Fessenden Of Connecticut and
Senator Quay Of Pennsylvania. While
no particular object was stated for the
gathering, it is known that the meet
ing developed into a discussion Of party
politics and what was best to be done
during the next campaign. It was not
intended that the meeting should be in
the interest of any candidate and, in
fact, among the gentlemen present
there were friends of all the candidates.
During a discussion of party measures
Chairman Carter took occasion to say
that he did not think it wise for the
Republicans to be too confident. AL.
though it was apparent there was vic
tory in the air, he said that there were
reasons why it was not well to be OPP
timistic
To . Degree Of Carslessnssss
He thought the grave questions before
the country might well cause the Re-
publicans to pause and reflect. The
president had placed himself squarely
in favor Of retiring the credit money of
the country. It was possible that the
financial centers Of the country agreed
with him. There is no doubt that q
course Of that kind, il pursued, would
make Populistic votes. MI. Carter
called attention to what he styled the
remarkable growth Of the Populist vote.
He said that it had increased $40 per
cent during the past three years and il
was well for the Republicans to take
this into consideration. .
MI. Carter was charged with being q
pessimist and different members of the
committee said that with . platform
e~nunciating straight Republican princi-
pies there could be no doubt of victory
victory with any Of the excellent men.
who were mentioned for the nomina.
ton to head the ticket.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10
SAYS HE WAS A DESERTER.
An Iowa Farmer Whose Conscience
Compelled Confession.

An Iowa Farmer Whose Coincidence
Compelled Confession.
OTo, Ia, Dec. 10.-A sensation was
created at a Methodist revival now in
progress at Otto by the action of Daniel
Mclaughlin, one of the wealthiest
farmers in the county, who arose dur
ing . meeting to announce that his
name was not Mclaughlin but Nc
Kenna, and that he was a fugitive from
justice, having deserted from the
United States army II years ago.
McKenna came to Otto soon after his
desertion, married, and has always
been considered one of the solid citizens
of the place. No action has yet been
taken by the United States authorities,
but his early arrest is expected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10
THE CITY.
& BREVlTIEs.

Z Frank Ginder was a passenger for
Deli Rapids.
y~Chas. Morse of Winfred came I've
to Madison ON the morning train.
A. E. Fuller took the morning train
for Sioux Falls and j. E. Bell for Canton.
Norwegian Lutheran services will be
held in Thompson's hall this evening by
the Rev. N. Nj. Mime.
Don't miss the ladies' woodsawiug con-
test and other novel features at the
opera house tonight.
@Mamie Haven Of the Normal school
went to Sioux Falls as a delegate to an
Epworth League convention.
Mrs. john McGlllivray, who has been
visiting her children in town, went to
Winfred last evening to visit her daugh-
ter.
A license to we'd was issued to-day to
Gus Kaska and Laura Hare, both Of
Wentworth. The wedding will take
place on the 18th.
Chas. Wagner Of Peoria, Ill.,, paid his
father, w. II. Wagner of this place, a
visit since last Saturday, departing for
Sioux City this morning.
Weather report: Snow fiurries to-
night and Wednesday. Warmer to-
night; colder by Wednesday afternoon.
Brisk west to northwest winds.
Editor Person of the Howard Press
was a Madison visitor to-day, and made
life in THE DAILY LEADER office mighty
comfortable for a couple Of hours.
The preparations for the beautiful
operetta Golden Hair and the Three
Bears" is making very satisfactory prog
ress:.and the entertainment promises to
be rich in winning features. The va
riety in music, recitation and costumes
will be unusually attractive and to
crown all the numbers in song of the
Smith Family will be a special treat in
themselves.
Justice Holdridge's court was occu-
pied this afternoon In hearing the case
of Moran brothers against Frank Kellar
for a claim Of $42 incurred in sinking an
artesian we'll. A jury was demanded and
the following impaneled: Samuel Col.
grove, Elmer Sheridan, Henry Cole, N.
d. McGillivray, Mart Craney, Adolp
Steere. Attorneys Farmer and Porter
appear for the parties In the suit.
The Good Templars open meeting in
the basement Of the Presbyterian church
last evening Grew q large attendance
and was success throughout. In addi.
ton to the very excellent program fur
nished by the local organization, a mum
Der OF visitors from the Scandinavian
Total Abstinence society made felicitout
remarks and gave much encouragement,
to the workers in this good cause.
The Kansas City Journal of the 5tt
inst. has the following complimentar,
notice Of a former Madison boy: 9Th,
secretary Of the navy indicated yester
day, says q special from the capital, tina
he would assign Guy W. Thaxter, son o
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. Dec. fitzpatrick
Grove, who is wanted in several states
for felonious crimes. and who is one of
the most desperate men rel confined
in the Buchanan county Jail, was sem
fenced to three years in the peniten-
tiary. Grove was under indictment
for having robbed a Burlington passen-
ger train near this city and pleaded
guilty to the charge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

DIES MONIES. Dec. l0.-Three hundred
miners of the Des Moines district met
in mass convention here and decided to
demand an increase of 10 cents a ton
for coal mining. They are now getting
so and 30 cents. A committee was ap-
pointed to submit the demand to the
operators and report their answers at
another meeting to be held Dec Ia.
The advance is asked to take effect Mon
day. Dec, l6.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

Holiday Number.) Full Of bright
sketches-prose, poetry and illustra-
tions-by bright writer's and artists.
Entirely original, new and entertaining.
Mailed free to any address on receipt of
six C, cents in postage stamps. Write
to Geo. H. Heafford, Publisher, AIS Old
Colony building, Chicago, Ill.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

F. ". Thaxter Of Kansas City, to ayear's
service in the Technical School OF Gun
merry at the navy yard in Washington.
Young Thaxter is now at sea serving as
an apprentice in the navy, and his COM
mander, Thomas Perry, favored the de-
tail"
"A little breeze Of excitement occurred
in G. H. Woods drug store this forenoon
caused by q travelling man lighting q
match to light his cigar. The head fiew
off the match afire and came in contact
with the curtain hanging around the
base of Geo. Cooks jewelry show case.
In an instant the fire flashed into blaze
all over the surface OF the downy cur
tain both outside and in. Under the
case great punches Of tissue paper were
hanging which were liable to ignite at
any moment and the fun resulted in
three men trying to rub out the flames
on that downy curtain with their hands
Three times they scceeded apparently in
extinguishing the flames, and as many
times did it flash out anew in full blaze,
like an electric current. A long breath
ing spell, interlarded with vivid de-
scriptions OF, their heroic fight, was in
dulged in by. Messrs. Wood, johnson and
the travelling man after they had sue
ceeded in overcoming the frey demon,
and the cigars were taxed up to Mr..
Cook who was out at the time but whose
jewels escaped the frey test sometimes
alluded to in scripture.
| The ladies OF the Eastern Star are
requested to meet at the parlors Of Mrs.
Gilmore at 4 p. m. to morrow afternoon to
make arrangements for the Masonic en-
tertainment.
Mrs. BESSIE Preston, w. NJ.
Regular meeting OF Cyrus Chapter,
No. 26, r. A. NJ. this evening at 7:3O p.
m. Election of officers and other i'm.
portant business will come before the
meeting. r. w. KETCHAM, II. p.
Dressmaking and plain sewing, by
Mrs. f. Z. Scott. Residence across
street, north Of east side school.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-The general man
ager Of the Associated Press has re-
ceived the following communication
from Joseph jefferson: will you
kindly state that the interview said to
have taken place with me at st. Paul
last week, referring to Mr.. and MIR.
Cleveland, never occurred"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

Piles of people have piles, but De Wits
Witch Hazel SRlve will cure them
When promptly applied it cures scalds
and burns without the slightest pain.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

Don't Tobacco spit or smoke YOuE
Life Away
Is the truthful, startling title of a book
about No-To-Bac, the harmless, guaran-
teed tobacco habit cure that braces ND
nioontinized nerves, eliminates the nico-
tine poison, makes weak men gain
strength, vigor and manhood. You run
no physical or financial risk, az No-To-
Bao is sold by Frank Smith under a
guarantee to cure or money refunded.
Book free: Address Sterling Remedy
Co., New York or Chicago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

Frank j. Fox is selling Shadewald's
celebrated flour at 80 cents per sack
and Primrose for so cents. Every sack
guaranteed to give satisfaction. Give il
a trial.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

Local Time able.
Chicago, Milwaukee D. Sc. pAul Railway, which
took effect, sunday, August2 q, 1895:
fRAINs come sAsr.
Passenger, No. 4, departs 10:9O .. m.
Freight, No. %, departs 500 .. m.
Freight, No. "A, departs Z 80 p. N.
TRAINS come VEST.
Way freight, No. "a, departs 4:5O p. m.
TRAINS Prom TEE DAsr.
Passenger, No. 1, arrives 4:S5 p. N,
Freight, No. "a. arrives 4:15a. N.
Freight, No. %, arrives ;55 p. m.
TRAINS YR0n TIE WBsr.
Freight, No. VI, arrives 10 :O6 .. m.
All the above trains carry passengers; but
feights only when passengers are provided with
tickets.
Passenger trains going ssst make connection
at kRsn for oil points south, and passenger train
going west, at WoOnsccket for oil points north.
MADISON d BRISTOL LINE.
Passenger going north. departs II 10 a. m.
Passenger from north arrives, 800 p. m.
JNO. LARKIN. Local Agent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

Strayed from tho farm OF Andrew
Holvi,k, in Miner county, three miles
west of the Lake county line, one bay
mare, white face, weight 1900, 10 years
old. Leave word at Holvick's farm or
address A. B. Helseth, Madison, s. d.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

If suffering with piles, it will interest
you to know that De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve will cure them. This medicine
is a specific for all complaints Of this
character, and if instructions (Which are
simple) are carried out, a cure will re-
suit. We have tested this in numerous
a es, and always with like results.
1t never fails.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10
For Sale.

-Four horses, two high grade colts, two
good drivers. Will sell cheap for cash
OF trade for real estate. r. j. THOMAS.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

For Christmas trees, leave orders at
the Model.
A Decided Advantage to the CaItfor-
MIA Traveller
is the new through tourist car service
inaugurated by the Northern Pacific 4.
r. in connection with the Southern Pa
citic r. r., Shasta route, betw zen the
East and California points via Portland,
Oregon. These cars leave st. Paul and
Minneapolis every Wednesday afternoon
via the Northern Pacific "Overland" ar
irving ct Sacramento and San Francisco
the following Monday morning. Berth
rate only g. For reservations apply to
Chas. s. Fee, general passenger agent,
N. P. r. r., st. Paul, Mimi.
One INMATE Cough Cure is rightly
named. u affords instant relief from
suffeaing When afflicted with svere cough
or cold. It acts on the, bronchial
tubes, aud1ungs and never fails to give
Immediate relief.
FRANK SMITH.
Another important announcement by
the Northern Pacific is the through tour
list q service between st. Paul, Mime.
apolis and Sacramento and San Francis
CO, California, via Portland and the ia
nous shasta route. The Northern Pa
citc overland train leaving st. Paul
every Wednesday carries these cars.
For reservations and other information
apply 70 ChaA s. Fee, general passenger
agent N. p. r. r.
No excuse for sleepless nights when
you can procure One Minute Cough
Cure. This will relieve all annoyances,
cure the most sever cough and give
you rest and health. Can you afford to
do without it?
FRANK SMITH.
All who are suffering from chronic
disease from any cause are invited to
! call on the Oregon Indian doctor at the
opera housa. Consultation and advice
free, from 8 q N. until 5 p. m, daily.
De Wits Little Early Risers for bill.
business, indigestion, constipation. A
small pill, . prompt cure.
FRANK SMITH.
Wif0-Here's an account OF a man
who shot himself rather than suffer the
pangs Of indigestion. Husband-The
fool! Why didn't he take De Wits
Little Early Risers? l used to suffer az
bad q ho did before I commenced tax.
ing these little pills.
FRANK SMyT5.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10
Notice 10 Creditors.

All persons indebted to me on account
must pay in full on or before January l,
or the same will be placed in the haads
Of an attorney for collection. Attend to
this matter at once and save costs and
trouble. Il. j. THOMAS.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10
NO tONE WAS RESPONSIBLE.

Coroner Fails to Fix Blame For the
cleveland viaduot Horror.
CLEVELAND, Dec. 1O-The coroner has
rendered his verdict in the Central via
duct disaster. He fails to find sufficient
evidence of an act committed or omitted
on the part of any person to warrant
him in holding any N criminally
liable for the accident. He concludes
that the II victims of the disaster came
to their death as a result of the injuries
sustained, or from drowning in the river.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

For Christmas trees, leave orders at
tho Modal
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

De Wits Little Early Risers for bill
business, indigestion, constipation. A
small pill, . prompt cure.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

Dressmaking and plain sewing, by
Mrs. f. +. Scott. Residence across
street, north Of east side school.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

All who IRE suffering from chronic
disease from any are invited to
call on the Oregon Indian doctor at the
opera house. Consultation and advice
free, from 8 .. N. until 5 p. m, daily.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10
WHEN YOU BO|LIT DOWN,
For Christmas Presents
ROCERIES 4

we will be Headquarters as we
have been in the past ON other
lines, and we want you all to come
and e US. Buy something use-
full as we'll as ornamental.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-10

Regular meeting OF Cyrus Chapter,
No. &c, r. A. NJ. this evening at 7:30 p.
m. Election of officers and other i'm
portant business will come before the
meeting. r. w. kETCHAM, ID. L.