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CANNON ON A BICYCLE.
The Wheel May Become an Engine of
Destruction.
This and Other Usos in Warfare to
Which tho SiIent Steed
VIII Be Put.

Fanciful writer's have frequently given
descriptions Of imaginary battles in the
next century, in which the contending
armies were mounted on bicycles instead
of hors.es. More than one of the scientific
romances of Jules Verne have been real
lied. and it is well known that the mill
tary leaders of Europe and America are
studying the utility Of the bicycle in war
fare, while the adaptability of the wheel
for courier service under certain con0i-
tions has been proved.
4 bicycle troop has been organized in
Brooklyn. and it is but question OF
short time before the suburban police of
all our cities will be mounted upon the
silent steed. 1t was given, however, to
the thousands of people who viewed the
monster bicycle parade OH the Ocean
Boulevard yesterday afternoon to witness
the first appearance OF a bicycle cannon.
the first of a pack OF flying light artillery,
and for which all application for patent
has been made.
The vehicle was twin cycle. in ap-
pearance much like tricycle., and known
as the duplex. Ii is especially light and
strong. The cannon, stsel-riiled affair
thirty-iour inches in length eight
inches at the butt and four at
the luuZzle, and weighing about fifty
pounds, IS swung between the two rear
wheels. resting upon the Connecting axle
and is further supported from above. An
ingenious mechanism permits OF the
piece OF ordnance being raised or de-
iiected 10 any angle.
The caisson containing the ammunition
is carried on another duplex. Four ar
tilleryinen equip battery. They are ut
once gun crew and motive power. Two
men on the seats can propel the ma
chimes with their heavy loads at q faster
gait than horses have ever shown in
similar service. The work of wheeling
the gun into position is the work OF an
instant.
1t was not intended to make public
exhibition OF this new and up-to- dale
engine OF war until The proposed inter-
national bicycle exhibition OF next jan
uary, when full park OF SIX pieces of
artillery will be shown. On that occasion
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ROYAL BAKING POWDER.

the cycler will be shown on carriages for
rauid-firiup machine guns, which are
lighter than the ritled piece that was car
ried yesterday, and much more likely 10
prove of practical use
The inventor, who is born Yankee
and foreman of big bicycle plant, has
also secured for his company letters pat
ent on device by which the bicycle, both
single and tandem, is combined with the
rapid -iiring and magazine guns now occu-
pying such an important position IN the
military equipment of the nations. The
gun is 10 be mounted upon the handlo
bar, the rider thus steering ms vehicle
and directing shower OF missiles at Inc
same time. A simple switch brought
into action at the required moment con-
meets the gun with the machinery OF the
rear wheel, by means of which tie
weapon is discharged and continues to
rain death so long as the wheels are Kept
in motion, or the switch thrown back ana
the firing machinery disconnected. a
bullet-proof shield or armor protects the
rider and gunner. a charge OF bicycles
equipped with automatic magazine guns
would work dreadful carnage upon
mob.
The same man. who seems full of ideas
for the military use of the bicycle, has IN
vented still another device, or an ad)uncI
to the field hospital service. tOur WeIi-
trained Wheeimen work togther. Coin-
pactly rolled up and carried on one OF the
wheels is a canvas litter or stretcher.
When needed to carry Oft the field
wounded conlrade the litter is unroIled
and stretched into position by means OF
telescopic sides and tenders. The bIcy-
cleS are arrayed, TWO on either size OF Iile
litter, and then ali ambulance Oh pneu-
matte tires is formed that can speed rap
idly TO the hospital.
The first bicycle cannon ever built was
discharged az regular intervals during
tho parade yesterday. and was the most
discussed feature of The ovent. The can
non will salute the Harlem River naval
parade from the bicycle company's dock
at one Hundred and Eighteenth street
to-morroW.-W orld.
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CircunnSlantial.

The Springfield Union tells story of
the late George ". Siearns. lie was de-
lending young fellow tor larceny. the
evidence against whom was only circum-
siantiai. Stearns urged that circunstan-
tial evidence ought never TO convict a
man. "H by" said the counsel, when
| was a boy | remember playmate of
mine who, while his parents were absent,
went to the pantry and nearly devoureo
big custard pie before he thought of the
palernal strap. " hen he did he look Ell
around for some means of hiding the
traces of his guilt lie saw the family cat
III the corner, and. taking puss by the
neck, and. carefully snearing her paws
with the custard, took the guilty cat out
into the back yard and shot her. As the
shotgun rang oui, the boy observed to me
with Il chuckle. There goes one more
victim of circumstantial evidence"
The jury disagreed.
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Snakes and the nicycla.

One of the things the bicyclist has to
look out for in riding along country roads
are the snakes. Near wooded hills big
black snak es are met with sometimes that
are ugly and show fight, though an en-
counter with them IS more frightening
than really dangerous. 1t is rare to meet
with a poisonous one, except in very
wild and unsettled country, where some
times rattler is unearthed. 4 day or
two ago man VINO, seeing a big black
snake in his path, was obliged, as the
road was narrow, to run over it. AS the
front wheels hit the snake it's fangs
struck out, and the wheelulan had not
gone far whom the front tire collapsed.
The snake had punctured it, and the
bicyclist had long walk home.-N. Y.
Times.
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a Bit of Colonial Poetry.

| copy from one OF the annual publica-
tiUns now seldom met with, hard to be
found even in historical collections,
issued from 1926 to 1868 by Dr.. Nathaniel
Ames, physician, aVern-keeDer aud
almanac maker, of Dedham, Mass, and
father of Fisher Ames. the famous FEEDER
alist, who uttered (the som, among other
memorable sayings. this III reference to
the law Of good taiIh'': ''It is the phil
Osophy of politics, the religion OF govern
ments." The iull title Of this early pro-
duct Of the colonial press is IAN Astron-
omical Diary or an Almanack for the
year OF our Lord Christ l146. And for the
creation of the world 1896, according to
the best Of prophane history. and by tho
account of the Holy Scriptures. 56iS, Be-
ing the I'd year after BisseXtile of Leap
Year. And in the Nineteentn Year of the
Reign Of our most gracious Sovereign,
King George H."
The lines are not given as specimen OF
the worthy doctors wit and wisdom at
their best. Indeed, they do not do him
Justice, Tor he really had great deal of
good sense, and even, as might be shown
by citation from his prose writings, the
gilt of prophecy TO marked degree:
Upon The 18th Day of June, l745, the
day that Louisburg was reduced 10 the
Obedience of the Crown OF Great Brit
aiu."
Bright Hesperus, the Harblnger of Day,
Smild gently down on Shiriey's prosperous
sway;
The crowdmg years roll'd swiftly on TO view
The glorious actions he was born to do;
Time urg'd their speed till this important
Day,
But now Dame Nature seems to ask stay.
The Prince OF Light rode on his burning Car
To see the Oyertures OF Peace and War
Around the world. and bade his Charioteer
(M no marks the Period OF each Month and
Year
Rein in his steeds, ana rest upon high noon
TO view our victory at Cape Breton.
It would be difficult to find words to
apply to such An effort of the Columb bian
muse. unless one were TO invent new or
call into service antiquated symbols OF
speech for this sample of puritanic Jingo-
ism, if one may try thus to express the
ineXpressiDle. But here's a wonder.
The Louisburg victory commemorated,
and Sir William Pepperell left out!-
NJ. II. q. in Boston Transcript.
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Uncle Jerry Kusk's Advice.

Uncle Jerry Rusl, when Secretary of
Agriculture, met friend on Fifteenth
street, Washington, one day. The friend
looked puzzled and somewhat depressed.
whats the matter with you ?" asked
Mr.. Rusk.
Ppm in quandary about an important
matter" said the friend. May be you
can help me out"
We'll" said the Secretary, what is
it?"
81 don't know" said the friend,
'whether l ever told you that l am sub
iect at intervals to the widest craving for
beefsteak and onions. 1t has all the
characteristics oil confirmed drunkard's
craving for rum. This craving struck
me few minutes ago, and | at once de-
termined to crafty 1t when diuner time
came. Then | suddenly recalled that L
had promised TO call this evening on some
ladies who are here from my home, and
l must keep that promise. ct my
stomach is shouting for beetsteak and
onions, and | am wavering between duty
and appetite"
Cant you wait until after the call ~
asked Uncle Jerry, solictously.
"Never," said the friend. earnestly.
cant you postpone the call?"
"Impossible," said the friend.
"W ell" said Uncle Jerry, "Pll tell you
what to do. When dinner time comes
YOU go up TO John Cham berlin's and get
your beetsteak and onions, and eat 'em.
When you get your check it will be so big
that it will take your breath away
Baltimore Sun.
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Curious Human Freak.

One OF the most curious human freaks
in existence lives in Madison county,
in this State. The freak is negro boy
now over twenty-one years of age. Tho
BOYS head is OF immense size. being
fully fifty inches III circumference. lie
is about three feet in hight anG; has
never walked. although his limbs seem
perfectly formed. But although he does
not walk he gets about brlskly by roll
ing over and over. 1t is a novel sight TO
see the boy make himself into q bali and
go mbling about the house. The boy
~ very intelligent anu delights IN talking
to strangers His mother has Indian
blood IN her veins and has resisted
bitterly all attempts of museum men to
secure her son Tor exhibition purposes.
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IkIEL DAILT
RECORD-UyI
The Leading Paper Of the
Interior of California.

The pioneer journal, which.
from early years in the history
OF the coast, has maintained
the FRONT RANK OF JOUR-
NALISM, having every news
facility with the San Francisco
leading 6a11ies, and sustaining
the fullest public confidence.
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4 \YniSnerad DinIo@ne.

The Husband Y on are right! It must
be burglars! Where is my revolver?
Wife-Down IN the library over the
desk. You know tied ribbons OH it for
AN ornament-Life.
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POLAR BALLOON TRIP.
Professor Hazen Would PropeI 1t Like
Bicycle.
A Chance for Some Public Benefactor
With $500. 600 to Help solve the
Mystery of the North.

1.-THE plan of of reaching the North Pole
by balloon is. in my opinion, the only
practicable one," said Professor H. A.
Hazen of the " Gather Bureau to a World
correspondent. II see that King Oscar
OF Sweden has contributed $4,000 kroner
to help out the project of NJ. Andree, who
proposes TO start on his aerial journey
from tho islands to the northwest of
Spltzenbergen. For certain reasons
which l will mention, L think that his
choice ola point of departure is a bad
one. 70 begin with, however, l would
like to state why | regard other methods
OF attaining this object as not feasible.
1t has been quite generally assumed
that there is in ali Likelihood an open sea
around the polo. This notion has no
foundation save in the Imagination of
theorists. III modern map of that part
OF the world you will find that Lockwood
OF Greely's party is credited Justly with
having reached the furthest north at Cape
Britannia. He got there by skirting the
land. An exp pl0it OF eyon greater hardi-
hood vas that of Mark ham, q British
naval officer, who, having arrived at the
shore OF the palae0crystic sea, started
across II directly north. In his account
OF the trip he says that he was obliged TO
cover fifty miles in order to accom- plish
ten miles OF northing. owing to the
mountains Of broken ice over which be
and his men had TO climb. The difficult
ties " ere SO sLupendous, in fact, that he
was compelled turn back before getting
quite so far as the latitude of Cape Bril-
tannia.
Lockwood, in 1882 was only 81 miles
from the pole, but though this distaiice
seems SO trifling. a journey over it would
hardly be practicable in all probability
for men starting fresh and with plenty Of
provisions. For my own part, do not
believe that it will ever be accomplished
Ii may fairly be assumed that the broken
ice muses. OF the palaeocrystic sea extend
all the way to the pole. the region sur
rounding which must present an aspect
OF extreme desolation. In lailtudes so
far north as those reached by Mark ham
and Lockwood there is no animal life
whatever, save a few flying waterfoW III
summer. That extremity of the earth's
axis is interesting from the scientific
point of view, but not otherwise, pre-
sumably.
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IN ALL RESPECTS TIE
Best Advertising 6 Medium
ON THE PACIFIC COAST.

Clean in all departments, and there'
lore pre-eminently THE FAMILY
JOURNAL The best paper for tho
HOmeseeker, for the Merchant, Farmer,
Mechanic ard all who desire the full
news of the day presented in clearly
manner.
The record-union., 1895-07-10

The Leander's Men, Present Holders
of the Trophy, Refuse to Row tie
Distance, Owing to an Alleged
Blunder Made by the Umpire In
Giving the Signal to Start-The
Yankee Boys Officially Awarded
the Heat.
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AT BRIGHTON BEACH.

Six furlongs, Schuylkill won, Senator
lorrell second, Virgin third. Time
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IS, DEFY won, Glen Luck
nsas Traveler third. Time
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-10-24

things / mark feeling Of unrest and
discomfort which BODIES i'll for the fu-
ture of this nation" He esaid there was
just as much oppression in this country
as in Great Britain. The rich are
surely growing richer. In many cases
the poor are not growing poorer because
that is impossible l understand that
you have i'll this country 1000 mill
ionaires.'
The speaker took up the proposition
that wealth is the natural reward OF
ability Il could walk blindfolded
through your streets of Minneapolis and
feel sure that the first 400 men !
touched would be superior, mentally,
morally or physically, to our house of
lords He touched briefly on the un-
employed, the invention Of machinery
and the great yearly increase of wealth.
He claimed that all these things made
people Observation-Disclosures them in
the direction Of socialism. Speaking of
the popular impression that socialism
means dividing all things in common o!
allowing the idle to share with the in.
dustrious, he explained that on the con.
trary it would require every man tc
work who was able, and a man not
willing to work must give his stomach
rest as we'll as his hands.
! Sylvester Kelliher of the A. r. u,
also made brief address
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OLSON, SOUTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER "a,
EXPLAIN TO CONGRESS.
Said Secretary Herbert Is Likely tn lie
Called Down.

Said Secretary Herbert Is Likely to lie
Called Down.
WASHINGTON, Oct 24.-Secretary of
the Navy Hilary A. Herbert will in all
probability be called upon by congress
soon after it assemblies for full expla-
nation relating to his discharge of Adj
mirals Gherhardi, Meade and Kirkland
1t is stated that Admirals Meade and
Kirkland will secure congressional
action, and it is pretty strongly
limited that Secretary Herbert may
have TO answer to articles
Of impeachment There is law Of con-
gress in force providing that no person
who served on the Confederate side
during the War of the Rebellion shall
hold an official position or become an
officer i'll the United States army or
navy. Herbert was q rebel officer and
~ secretary Of tue navy is commander
Of that department. The three Gis-
charged. adinirals have many friends
here who are mach incensed with the
action Of Herbert.
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ARE NOT FOR SALE
ManitobanS Spulm the IntimatiOn
Of the Canadian Govern
ment
That They Will Compromise a
Principle For Any Material
Advantage.
Indignant That Certain Over.
lures Have Been Made--Pre-
Earring For Elections.

WINNIPEG, Oct. ~. The public men
and press of Manitoba have for long
time urged that the crown lands in the
province should be vested in the local
government. and the province be placed
in this respect i'll the same position as
the other provinces of confederation
The federal authorities have steadily re-
fused to recognize this claim on the
ground that the dominion was entitled
10 the revenue accruing from the sale
of these lands in compensation for mon
eys expended in opening up and devel.
oping the country. Now, however, the
ugly situation that has ensued through
the interference of the federal ministers
with ManitOba's national educational
system, Il suggestion comes from OF
iowa that the local government should
privileges to the Catholic minority, and,
as an offset, be given the crown lands
They Spnrn the Suggestion.
This suggestion is Indignantly
spurned by Premier Greenway and his
colleagues. and for that matter, by the
puDAlC ScltIdl1S III dll luteINlcW, tue
premier said the federal executive very
much mistook the character of Manito-
bans, if they were preparing to make
any proposition of that sort. He
said that the Manitobans had not
yet fallen into such state of
political depravity that they were
ready to exchange their dearest princi-
pies for barter, and he hoped the day
would never come when such an in
iquitOus transaction could be effected
i'll the country. 1t is reported from OF
tawa that two federal ministers will
shortly come to Manitoba to enter into
negotiations with Premier Greenway
for settlement of the school question
but it is extremely probable that they
will come on "a wild goose chase"
The provincial voters lists are being
prepared. and it is understood that All
election will be held within the next six
months
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not only because we are recipients of its
precious gifts, but for its own sake, and
because it has been put in our hands in
sacred keeping, to prove to the world
that man can be trusted with self-gov-
erEment.
We shall walk in the path Of patriotic
duty, # remembering that our free in
situations We're established TO promote
the general welfare, we strive for those
TIM < winch
H,nt'it All Oar People,
and each o: us is content to receive
from \ common fund his share of the
prosperity thus contributed. We shall
miss our Uuty>and forfeit our heritage
if in narrow >elGshne$s we are needless
of the general welfare. and struggle to
wrest from the go, ernmcnt private adj
vantages which can only be gained at
the expense of our fellow countrymen.
l hope | may therefore he permitted
in conclusion to suggest as most I'M
portant lesson taught by this occasion,
the absolute necessity to our national
health and welfare. and consequently
to our individual happiness as citizens
of careful discrimination III our sup
port of policies, and in our advocacy of
political doctrines etween those which
prompt the promotion Of the public wei
fare and those which simply seem to
serve selfish or sectional interests.
If we are to enjoy the blessings our
government was framed to fairly and
justly bes;Ow, we shall secure them i'll
due time, by cultivatine "a spirit of
broad American brot herhood and in
sisting upon such conduct as will
within the spirit of the golden rule Pre-
mote the general welfare.
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TO PREVENT SMUGGLING.

Ostensible Object of q Nicaragua Decree
Intended to Prevent Conpii ations.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-To prevent
smuggling is the ostensible reason as
signed by the Nicaraguan government
for the decree issued to prevent conpli-
cations in the future. u provides for
fines upon any person who boards a
vessel at anchor in the harbors of the
republic without written permit from
the port officer i'll each case, and re-
quires even those persans who have per.
mits to submit themselves to search
upon returning to the shore. Owners
of small boats in the coasting trade are
also required to pay licenses and givs
bond not to smuggle, and are subject to
disqualification if they vio.ate the
decree.
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Sioux CITY, Ia, Oct. 24.-The Credits
Communication company, owner of the
Sioux City Packing plant. received Of
fetal notification from the representa-
tives of the Sioux City Packing COM
pany that the houses and buildings have
been practically closed, that they Will
be turned over the latter part of the
week, and that the packing company
will not reopen here unless some new
arrangement is made by the manage
ment with the Communication company.
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kiER HARDY.
The English Socialist Lecturing in the
Twin Cities.

MINNEAPOIIs. Oct 24-keir Hardle,
the English socialist. lectured in Har-
mOnia hall, socialists and members of
organized labor pre;lominating i'll the
audience, He said in part:
Il am struck with the great resources
of your country. / have seen the mar
velous richness of Uncle Sans domain.
| endorse all that has been said Of the
Americans energy. skill, ability and
general go ahead. But along with these
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WITHORAWS THE CHALLENGE.

Charles ID. Rose Will Not Try For the
Americas Cup
New YORK, Oct. 4.-Charles d.
Rose has cabled the New York Yacht
club, withdrawing his challenge for the
Americas cup. The reason given for
the withdrawal is that his action in
challenging might be construed as All
expression of opinion on the last race.
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RESTORE MONARCHY.
Movement said to Be on Foot to 1ha
End I'm Rrazil

Movement said to lse on Foot to That
End in Brazil.
Rio JANEIRO, Oct. 4.-It is currently
reported here that the heretofore secret
movement, which is said to have been
going On In favor of the restoration
of the monarchy under Prince
Pierre Of SaXe-Coburg is as
suming larger proportions. The
agitators are reported to have become
emboldened by their success and to be
attracting adherents, openly advocating
Prince Pierrc'S candidacy. The latter
is son of Prince Louis August Of Sake
Coburg, and Princess Leopo}dine of
Brazil. He was born in Rio Janeiro in
1866.
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MINNEAPOLIs, Oc :3, 1895.
WHEAT - O2tober. Soc; December.
55c May, 5qHc On Track No.
hard, 5614c: so | Ncrtherl. soc No 2
Mort hern .3l5c
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LATEST MARKET REPORT.


Nn.WAUkEE. Oct. 23 1s91
FLOUR Firm.
WHEAT->o spring 5HHc; No. I
Northern, Go1ac December, 59ssc.
CORN-No. q, 3Uc.
OATS-No. 2 white, 20j1c; No. white,
lSAT20i4c.
BARLEK--No. Z, a,4oNc; sample on track,
% Ale. 81 III $3.50.
RYE-lSo. !. 4oc.
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Daluth Grain.

DULUTH Oct IS. 1895
WHEAT-Cash No. l hard, SOC; No.
l Northern, 5711c; No. . Narthrrn, 53c
No 3 spring, 523ac; rejected 45c; No.
Nor hern, 5714c; October $3.50: Decem.
Der No. / hard. 1880; No l Northern,
56ac; May, 6lAc.
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More Torpedo Boats For Cuba.

MADRID, Oct. 24.-Three additional
torpedo boats have been ordered to Cuba
and another consignment of 1900 rifles
has Leeu for,v arded to Havana -.
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BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The town OF Ceres, Pa, has been de.
stroyed by fire.
Fire at Heyworth, his, destroyed J..
l.. Pumphrey,s grain, elevator and cleo
trio plant, and a dozen business houses.
involving loss OF $4,000