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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-20

LIGHTNING,
A Frolic That Was Beautiful II Terribly
ing and Hurt Nc One.

Ing ana hurt no One.
Speaking of lightning rods" said
an army officer, "When ! was at West
Point, old Hank Kendrick, our profess
or Of chemistry, electricity and so
forth, used to give lis an experiment
with lightning rods, which is the only
thing l recollect in connection with
them. He had a battery rugged up to
furnish the lightning. Then he had a
house Of blocks, a nice two story house
painted white, with green shutters On
This house was a lightning rod, a minia-
ture affair, made like the ordinary light
ming rod of commerce. He would make
a few remarks on the necessity Of hay
ing the rod properly connected with the
ground, explaining that wet earth or
water connecting directly with the
earth was the very best. Then he would
make a ground connection of this kind
and proceed to fire a few big electric
sparks, or lightning flashes, through the
rod. They would go through all right,
rot doing the slightest injury to the
house. Then he would make q few
more remarks, this time to the effect
that a little learning is a dangerous
thing, and tell about a good minister
in the neighborhood who wanted to pro,
tect his house by a lightning rod and
who had heard that water was a good
thing for the rod to end in. So he set
up the rod and had it end in his cis-
tern, where, as it was carefully cement
ed, there was always certain to be wa
ter. The old professor would then put
the end of the rod in a glass of water,
to represent the c~istern, and turn on
his lightning. The big spark would
leap across to the rod and down would
come the house, a heap of blocks
lone of the most beautiful and at the
same time one Of the most terrifying
sights I ever saw" said another mem
Der Of the group, a veteran Of the war,
was down IN Arkansas in 1852. / vas
drilling my regiment one summer after
noon, when a sudden thunder shower
came up. The men had bayonets fixed,
and as we started for camp were carry
ing their muskets at a right shoulder
shift. Suddenly there began at the tips
Of those bayonets the most marvellous
electrical display / had ever seen. The
lightning played about them, dancing.
rolling, flashing, leaping from one to
another, as if it hugely enjoyed the frol-
ic. For an instant I thought the whole
company would be struck down, and
the men themselves were badly fright
ened. No u was hurt o. even shocked
by the brilliant display.-New York
SIM
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-20

Boston, May 20. - Newton Street
armory was crowded with sporting men
to witness the fight between Kid Mccoy
and Mysterious Billy Smith. The con.
test was stopped by Referee Bill DAILY
in the sixth round on a foul break by
Smith. Mccoy weighed in at l57 and
Smith ct l52. II
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-20
Arrested For Throwing a kiss.

WICHITA. Kan, May 20.-Mrs. Ash.
kraft. a widow, has been arrested on q
warrant sworn out by T. A. Fawcett, q
tailor. who charges that she threw a kiss
at him while he was with his wife, and
that it was done with malicious intent.
Mrs. Ashkraft says the kiss was meant
for Mrs. Fawcett.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-20
Forest Fires Still Raging.

PARKERsBURG, w. Va, May 20.-For.
est fires broke out near the mouth Of
the Hughes river, in Writ county, on
Saturday, and are still burning, having
destroyed hundreds Of acres Of timber
and is now sweeping yer the farms,
consuming fences and outbuildings.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-20
re BE DISMISSED.
nd OF the sensational New York Police
investigation

End OF Tue >Flsatl"naI New l"rN Fo!ice
investigation
New YORK, May 20.-Fiual DISPOSE
ton Is &c be made OF Thursday OF a
number of indictments against police
officials. the outgrowth of the senate in
vestigatiCn Of 1915. District Attorney
Fellows said that it is probable that all
of the untried cases will be dismissed
except the one against former Building
Superintendent Thomas J. Brady. who
is charged with accepting a piano III re-
turn for favOrs extended by him
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-20
Satisfactorily Defined.

Willie-Pa, what is the meaning of
the expression touch and go?"
Papa-It's very simple, my son. 1t
means extreme speed. and refers to the
professional borrowers, who make q
touch and go so fast you seldom see
them again.-Philadelphia Record.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-20
| 0 IFS
Nee Perez, Potlatch, Palouse.

These are nm Of three great agri
cultural and fruit growing districts in
Idsho and Washington reached by the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
They each adjoin the other, are sim.
liar in products, climate and character,
and together form a region for the home.
seeker hard to equal. The Palouse re.
gion has long been noted for its marvel.
GUS grain production. 1t is to the Paci-
fc Coast what the Red River Valley ia
to Minnesota and North Dakota.
The Potlatch country is like unto the
Palouse, and adjoins it on the east.
The Nez Perez region lies south Of the
others and has until recently been a part
OF q great Indian reservation, 100000
acres Of it have been thrown open to SET
Element and it's lands can be bought at
cheap prices and on favorable terms.
Write to CHAs. 8. FEE, General Passen-
ger Agent, Northern Pacific Railroad
St. Paul, Mimi, for folder and rates.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-20

Eczema is a frightful affection, but
like all other skin diseases 1t can be per.
m~anently cured by applications OF De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. It never
fails to cure Piles. FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-20
Want the Red Lake Overflow

DEVILS LAKE, n. d., May 20.-The
Business Mems union met during the
afternoon for the purpose Of appointing
two agents TO visit CrUokstOn and in.
Guce disappointed reservation land seek
ers to come here to locate.
adv Bill Passed.
WASHINGTON, May 20. Senator Petit
grew called up and secured the passage
of his bill appropriating $50, 900 for a
public building at Deadwood.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-26
THE DYING SOLDIER.


(AfsctionoteIy ineoribsd 70 Lis.ie 4.
Chrishe)
Colonel Christie, Of North Carolina
fell mortally wounded at the battle 81
Gettysburg, while gallantly leading hI-
men against the enemy, breastwork-
He was taken to Winchester, Va
where lie Was nursed tenQerly until Iii.
death He longed to see his young
wife, his darling LINE, but when she
reached Winchester he was dead His
last words were kiss me for Lizzie -
The b2avest are the tenderest .
The loving are the daring"
| am dying IS she coming? Throw
the window open wide
Is she coming? Oh, / love her more
than All the world beside
In her young and tender beauty. must,
Oh , must she feel this loss?
her how to bear this cross.
Help her to be calm and patient, when
! mouder IN the dust
Let her say and feel, my Father, tnat
Thy ways are true and Just.
Is she coming? Go and listen would
see her face once more
| would hear her speaking to me, ere
lffe's fevered dream is o'er
| would fold her to my bosom; look
into her soft, bright eve
| would tell her how | love her kiss
her once before | die.
Is she coming Oh, It's evening, and
my darling comes not still
Lift the curtain; it grows darker; it IS
sunset at the hill
All the evening dews are falling | am
cold-the light Is gone.
Is she coming Softly, softly, come
deaths silent footsteps on.
am gong come and kiss me kiss
me for my darling wife;
Take for her my parting blessing take
the last warm kiss Of life.
Tell her | will wait TO greet her where
the good and lovely are.
In that home untouched by sorrow
tell her she must meet me there.
Is she coming Lift the curtain let
me see the falling light;
oh want to live to see her surely
she will come tonight
Surely, ere the daylight dleth, | shall
fold her to my breast
With her heart upon my bosom, calm
~ could sink to rest.
1t is hard TO die without her. Look |
think she's coming now
/ can almost teel her kisses on my
faded cheek and brow;
| can almost hear her whisper, feel her
breath upon my cheek.
Il lrk ! hear the front door open. Is
she coming Did She speak
No we'll drop the curtain softly,
shall see her face no more
Till I see itsmiling on me on the bright
and better shore.
Tell her she must come and meet me,
il that Eden, land Of hight;
Tell her I'll be waiting for her where
there is no death-no night.
Tell her that | called her darling, bless,
ed her with my diving breath.
Come and kiss me for my Lizzie, tell
her love outliyeth death.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-26
People 10 Lcve to be Tcolaa.
Detroit FIRE Press.

DeiroH FIRE Press.
one day on Thisd aYenue -a0 i
rooster in a cage N the window 81 ST.
loon. 1t was very common fawl-a
regular deuizen of the bqln.ad but
vet a crowd Of AZ least .hir.y pcr~o, :
stood about and oazed at him and Till
cd ana wondered Enteringth saloon
! aid to the man behind tie lar
You have a rooster in the window
"Yes. rooster in the window. lie
srnilngIv replied
lie looks to me like q scrub fouI.'
..Yes he j. = scrub"
"No,hjnc bnt common bIoodz'
Nothing. sir
is he on exhibition, or what?"
You might call it an exhibition. ]
sunnose
~Keans crowd around ali tbe time
doesn't he?"
"AIl the time. sir, from daylight iii
long after dark"
"Haye Won anv specjaI object III
view 7n
90 SIR
"Jnst bonoht : scrub rooster and pQt
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-26

THE DEMOCRAT would like to know
why the widow OF ". z. Gresham,
lale Secretary Of State, i entitled -
4 pension By the United States Con-
ores. Of 300 a month. II the ques-
ZION should. in the maZes OF the future,
he answered to our satisfaction we may
ak no more such.-scotland Neck
DEMOCRAT
Mrs Gresham's husband was a brig
adler general in the Federal army We
don't know that this answer Will be
satisfactory to The DEMOCRAT but that
i the ground on which the pension
was granted. .-Statesvllle Landmark.
Exactly. Mr.. Gresham was a hrlga-
Tor general. but did he leave Mrs.
Gresham in such poverty that she be
comes a charge upon the United States?
What right has the Government to
pension people who do not need 1t?
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-26
FroWrirc.
Durham San.

Durham su,,.
49,,
SD !, IL ..,o.. i,
$1,000 .t,1a,, 80 - ~ ~, "''0A -
1.noa = .aa NV ,,,a,s. ..aa,,a ~ -
,,.ith soan.I;,o f.olo,5
Il seems that no., i = oet ia IA,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-26
4 RAILROAD MYSTERY
OF TIE CAROLINA CENTRAL.


Tie Wilmington Messenger recently
published some facts about ny ~tery
on the Carolina Central railroad Capt
I. u. Meares, general agent ot tile sea
board AIR Line gave tie facts d the 1fes-
senger. Itsaid
Capt Meares then went on T. say
that between the f)rty me and fifty
five mile posts on the Carolina Central
railroad there i d piece IF track that
for a distance O neally six mile,
presents a singular condition that 50
far amounts to an ineXplicable mystery,
All tlalns going and coming g to
grinding and start terrible squeaking
when they get on this 7ix miles Of
track. The noise comes fr0rl not only
one car, but every locomotive, every
coach, and every car Of whatever KIND
sets up grinding a. if turning a
curve
The noise j. something ike the
screeching Of an OK cart that has no
grease on it, and 1t is made by every
truck IN a tram. The track IS perfect
II straight, and as there is no curve al
all the cause Of the grinding and squeak
ing has mystfied the railroad people.
every effort has been made 70 a.
certain the cause Of the difficulty. The
locomotives have been examined, the
coaches and cars have been scrutinlzed,
every cross tie and every rail has been
Inspected, every JOINT has been looked
at and every foot OF the rack has been
reguaged. but no explanation could he
found. The section master has almost
craNled over the six miles on his knees
il search Of the cause, the road master
has tned bis best to ferret out the mat
fer, and the superintendent has been
over the tract and inspected it-all Of
them making repeated efforts time and
again to find out what Is the matter
but they have given it Up As 4 bad job.
They have not only not been able to
discover the cause OF the noise, but
have been unable to discover any theory
to explain the mystery
1t is one OF the railroad mysteries
Of the age, and has been going on for
twenty years. During that time the.
crossties and rails haze been replaced
several times with new ones but With
out effect.
"Who can explain the mystery"
SOMETHING MORE.
4 correspondent to the Hesscnarr st
Eladenboro, near the place Of the mys-
terry. wrote
The noise along the railroad ard
punlc county roads under ground is
nothing unusual to the citizens Ii this
section. On one Of the county roads
northeast of this place one mile, the
noise Is 50 perceptibIe that it IS called
by every person 'the hollow ground"
L is believed by some people that there
IS an underground river at this place.
II you dig a well thirty to forty feet
deep the water will rise to the surface
and flow off continually. There are
five wells at this place which flow con
tinually with pure water, as cool and
clear as the water from the mountain
sides
"Theze noises are certainly a mystery
Who can explain the mystery73 T.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-26

Another Charlie 2css.
Il dShiHqt0u G0sette.

Washington Gosette.
50 we have another Charlie Ross af-
fair. Little Andrew Main Ii tie ace
of four. when Washington vas burnt
by lie FedefalS, was placed II Hon :
IN Camden, \. J.. by hiS mother ana
sister. His father was dead. lie left
the Home and went to Baltimore and
lost all trace Of his people. By an ac-
cident the other day he stumbled unon
them and was delighted to find that
his mother and sister still lived.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-26
Good Farmers Make Money.
SheBq 4atT0r0.

She7by Aaroro.
The Imoru presents one farmer who
started With nothing except willing
hands and q brave heart, and has made
by farming alone IN fifteen years $l5,-
coo or II OoO each year on an average,
His valuable lands and the tax lists
show this is a true statement.
Two weeks ago Leander S. Hamrick
sold forty bales Of cotton and last year
made forty bales, including eight bales
Of rent cotton He is free from debt
although he has bought $I5 900 worth
Of land since he began farming II year.
ago near Shelby.
L. s. ard c. G. Hamrlck sold fifty
four bales OF cotton 1t the same time
for eight cents per pound c. G. Ham
rick making twenty bales and /. 5.
Hamrick forty bales total. Such farm
ers never complain Of hard times and
never try to run the finances
For some Of their lands near Shelby
they have paid big prices each yeal
they spend less thah they make ana
add to their possessions by hard work
and economy. They are not always
buying goods Or discussing politics and
they vote the Den ocratic ticket These
young men are model farmers who will
soon be rich, for the first $4,000 i al
WAYS hardest to make and save.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-26
--- e~-s=.

II we could trace Dyspepsia to its
source, it would lead back to our kitch-
ems. IN fact, the secret Of good health
IS good cooking. IF well cooked, foods
are partially digested # poorly cooked
they are less digestlhle than in their
raw state. If YOU are a victim Of faul-
t. cooking that Is. if YOU suffer from
Dyspepsia, the rational cure must be
looked for N an artiticially digested
food, which VIII at the same time aid
the digestion Of other foods Such a
preparation virtually rests the tired di-
eestiye organs thereby restoring them
to their natural strength.
The Digestive Cordial, as prepared
by the Shakers of Mount Lebanon, IS
lust such a preparation, and and sin
Gle 10 cent bottle VIII convince YOU
Of Its value II your druggist doesn't
keep 1t. he will be glad to get it though
his wholesale house.
Laxol is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend it in place
of Castor Oil.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-26

When Baoy was s,ck. ,Te gave her castoria
When she was a Child, she or ed Tor Castoria
Yhcn she became Miss, he c4cng to Castoria,
E21u Is hs3 C14ldrer, s.s gave them Ces1oria,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
finarfia!.
finnrndI
Reorganization of
Northern Pacific Railroad Co.,

Under Pisn and Agreement dated March 10. 1890
20 Wall Street. New York
August 81. 1895.
Notice II hreby given that ali holders Of certificates OF
deposit OF stock either preferred OF the North
srn Pacific Railroad Company. under the said Plan and
Agreement who have failed make payment Of any in
stenen Of cash payable heretofore called under said
Plan who shall before september 49, 1885, make
payment Of all due hereunder together with six
per interest thereon from the when
such due and payable and also further
equal to quarter upon the par value Of the
ftock deposiied Will. upon September IL. 1885, without
be entitled benefits under the said Plan and Agree
ent In respect Of any such stock certificate In
such the stock deposited and heretofore paid
in thereof will and belong The Reorsani
zaton MaIaeers and may by be used fer OF
the requirements Of out the said Plan and Agree
ent and certificate boder then default afore-
said will BE- redemption OF such certificate.
the q thereby represented or to
have any further interest rights IN respect thereof
Payments hereunder may be made office.
above n he Office q Drexel Co.. Fifth and Chest
nut Street Philadelphia. OF tho Deutsche Bank.
Berlin
j. Il. MORGAN K CO.,
ReorFaniz lion Manag,s Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pn1y. uLder said Plan and Agreement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
Ginnnrial Clcctlols.


TIME ANNUAL MEETING Of the Stockholders
of the Providence ard stonington Steamship Company
Will be held In Room 2i2 Butler Exchange. Providence
r. T. on Wednesday September l6t' 1896. AT lO.5O a. m
e5- the election o. Directors. and he s-erlor OF such
other business as may properly be submitted
The uolls will ci0s4 a. 1913 % the IA; ~ the
meeting ana transfer Will be closed from Sept 9th
=" '' W +. HERBERT Secretary.
New-York Sept. .. 1896.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14

THE WEEKLY RANGE.
The following is the usual table giving the mum.
hor of shares Of stocks. the highest lowest and
final prices Of the week. together with me nnal
nrices of a week ago prefxed by the average pil0e
of September H. 1899:
RAILROAD STOCKS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
ceqal Noiites.
s"1OON1DN|N0|ONN|7|o
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, England

NTHE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. England
Probate Divorce and Admiralty Division
PrOhaIe
To the next Of kin and all other In general
having or ella ne have any interest In the personal
Estate Of quick Il urpe. Spring Street POrtnan
square Mddcsev England deceased
Tax. Notice that citation has issued AZ the instance
Of Martin Brunjs Creditor Of the said deceased under
Seal of Her Maestys High Court ~ Justice dated the
ajth law 81 August 1896 citing ! " Washington
Trockner tSrl NJ 40 West 100 W New-fork. The 81
Iuke's IL spill Of Mornngside Avenue corner of West
18th Street New-York The Roosevelt Hospital OF west
59th street corner Of 9th Avenue York The five
Points House % Industry OF l55 Worth New-fofk and
YOU the parties whom this Notice is addressed
10 appear within % days after the publication herepi
and take steIs you may be advised with regard
10 the alminstra1 Of the personal estate OF the SAID
John Quick DECEASED - . o,,.r>-
Registrar
A. r. Y. II STEELE
u College YIN
T.. C..
Solicitors for the said Martin Brunjes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
.rc1rRITY VALUES IMPROVE.
r,yaNCIAL SITUATION EASIER
,,,sr IN THE TREASURY'S NET GOLD
,ScE-HEAVY SPECIE IMPORTS.
Sunday, September Tsp. m.

Sunday, september lo-p m.
- 1-n,,ed states Treasury received in the
In, ,si,ess DAYS last week from customs
". DC o9e from internal revenue S2,3CO.9I1. and
r,,sceuaneous sources ST., ISL. making u
HV" ~ S53l5. 494. against S5,4i392S the pre-
",~ week. The receipts for the month to
GU amount 10 Sl0061 956, and the payments
ca" en- so 600 making the excess of expendi-
aver receipts S750044. For the fiscal year
''' -. the receipts have been $50 600. 179, ex-
,..,res $50 794 IA. the excess Of eXpendi-
~ hsing 241O3965. The Treasury's actual
Wv balance increased in the week SSlO. 463
,ow stands at S242, S54,7l5.
m Treasury received in the week S973,534
rational bank notes for redemption To Sc
~ National bank note circulation ii now holds
~ n53 700 in bonds as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
NCHOR LINE, L. 5. MAIL STEAMSHIPS
WHITE STAR LINE.

CLYDE LINE. ....,.
the SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST.
From Pier % F. Z. (foot u R0osevet-stD. , D. m.
JROQUOIS Observation-Disclosures. Tuesday September 10
ALGONQUIN. Friday. September u
St-MlNtLL tues, sept
steamers have nrst-class passenger accommodations
WIN T. CLYDE & CO. General Agents,
. Bowling Green y. Y
Via. Fast T. & p. Line. Via Jacksonville.
Great So. Freight aad Passenger Line via Charleston
T. q. EGER. General Agent. 39l Broadway. y. Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
j)ublir \ otlees.

NOTICE Estimates for furnishing ana ueiV'
~ - about 700 tons Of anthracite coal under contract
-, s.s :. M 10 received by Department OF Docks until
- ciocE noon September l6 1896 For fun particulars
a.. "a. tity Rec d. Copies for sale at No city Hall
. r,xrpTrSfNENTs and subscriptions Tor The Tro-
1,e r. ryeI al Uptown once. No. Lap Broad
- "a door north 3isi-st.. until O'Clock D. M ad-
received at the following branch offices
e,,r office rates until o'clock D. M VIZ 294 sth-
r,t 1872 Gth-ave cor l2th-st, Mays.
ard l4h-st i42 Columbus ave- near West 9th
lo9 West 42d-st 6h-ave; w East l4th-st :37
W.. .os =, ~, ween TIN and sth i5o East 9th
ass ,a-av between 10th and nth SITS; LOS 3D.
ave near sist-st; iTUs ist-aye. near soth-st;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
REORGANIZATION OF
Richmond & West Point Terminal Rail-
way 6 Warehouse Company and
Subordinate Companiec,
Under Plan and Agreement dated May I. 1898.
ms subsequently modified.


New-York August 81. 1896
Notice is hereby given that all holders OF certificates
OF deposit OF Common Stock Of the Richmond & West
Point TIE, mlnal Railway Warehouse Company. or Of
siockether First Preferred Second Preferred or Com
mon-of the Eas: Tennessee. Virginia Georgia Railway
Company under said Plan and Agreement who have
failed make payment OF assessment payable as
called and who shall not be-
fore September IS. 1896. make payment Of all assess
called. together with penalty equal TO twenty
Ter Of every such assessment. will. September
l5 1896 without further notice action 10 have
any rights be entitled any benefits under the
said Plan and Agreement in Of such stock
All rights any such holder OF any
heretofore made in respect Of such assessment
will uness payment be made above provided before
September H. 1890 be sold by the undersigned at pri
sale without further notice Any surplus
ceeds satisfying all in full together
with penalty equal Of such assess
nen,s allowance for all charges and expenses
incurred will surrender OF the reorganization GER
thcate for the deposit sold be paid to the holder OF
such certificate who shall have other right there
under respect OF such deposit prior payment.
Payments hereunder may be made the undersigned
NewYork.
e. II. COSTER.
GEORGE SHERMAN.
ANTHONY j. THOMAS.
Reorganization Committee.