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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
RATIONAL FARMERS ALLIANCE
Attempt Being Made to Bring 1t Under
the Silver Banner.

Attempt Being Made to Bring It Under
the Silver Banner.
WASHINGTON, Feb 5.-The National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union
met at the National hotel. Each state
is entitled to from one to two delegates,
and nearly every state is fully repre-
sented. }. F. Willetts of Kansas is
president of the alliance, and D. P.
Duncan secretary. While the leaders
of the alliance have long held that the
organization is non political. it is un.
derstood that great pressure is being
brought to bear to have resolutions
adopted which will bring the alliance
as body into the financial fight, array.
ing the order on the silver side. As
the National Farmers Alliance is sup
posed to reflect the feelings and senti-
ments Of the farmers of the country,
the meeting is of interest. 1t is claimed
by delegates that the alliance is stronger
than ever before in its history. 1t is in
fine shape financially, as well as in
numerical strength.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05

1ASlMAN ~ JOhNSON b OF BENJAMIN
HARRISON.
said to them. To every one who has
proposed to promote my nomination, l
have said, No.
There never been an hour since I
left the White House that / have felt a
wish to return to it. My Indiana
friends have been most devoted and
faithful, and am their grateful debt
or. The Republican convention has
twice in national convention given me
its indorsement, and that is enough. l
think the voters Of our party are now
entitled t;U.,ve new name. For the
sentimel "st - at or small, that has
been man ed for my nomination
am grateful, and of that wider respect
and Misunderstanding party lines
which has been shown me in so many
ways, am profoundly appreciative I
cannot consent that my name be pre-.
sented to or used in the st. Louis con-
vention, and most kindly ask my
friends to accept this as sincere and
final expression upon the subject"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
SAN SNIDER'S LUCK.
ttumblsd Onto q Fabulously Rich Gold
Nine.

stumblsd Onto q Fabulously Rich Gold
Nine.
BUTTE, Mon Feb. "a rich gold
discovery is reported from Flint Greek,
In the Georgetown district. Nine
weeks ago Sam Snider, a destitute and
hungry Butte prospector, trailed q deer
over the hills and accidentally discov-
cred fabulously rich ledge which he
has been working since alone and in
secret. He came to town q sew days
ago with thousands Of dollars
worth of gold, and the reports Of
men who have since inspected the
prospect say that Snider has 81, 600, 900
in sight, although his prospect hole is
only about 10 feet deep. The vein is
only 8 inches wide, 80 far as developed,
but is yellow with virgin gold. The re-
port has caused a stampede into the
new district. A report also comes from
Carbon county of a rich oil discovery,
and the finding of new beds of coal and
asuhalt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Opinion of Prominent Men Re-
garding General HarrisOn's
DeclinatiOn.
Mr.. Michener Thinks Other Can.
didates Will Divide His
Strength.
Probably Mr.. Allison Will Profit
MOst--General HarrisOn's
Letter.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-General L. T..
Michener, well known as an old time
friend Of General Harrison, and one
who had much to do with his nomina-
tions. was asked for an expression con-
corning General Harrison's letter. He
said: Il have no doubt that the
decision of General Harrison is
a finality. Since he left the
White House, he has never had the
slightest desire to return to it.
l do not know what Indiana will do,
but imagine that all the candidates
will develop strength there, especially
Mr.. Mckinley and Mr.. Allison. The
manufacturing centers will probably be
disposed to support Mr.. Mckinley,
while the other sections, I should think,
would be very likely to go to Mr.. Alli-
son or Mr.. Morton. 1t seems to me
that Mr.. Allison would naturally have
considerable support from the state, not
only as matter of gratitude for the
timely and efficient support which
General Harrison received from the
Allison men in the national convention
of 1883, but also because his known
conservative characteristics and views
would make him particularly satisfac-
tory to those friends Of General Harri-
son, who were drawn to him because
of his possession of the same qualities.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
FOR AN AMERICAN UNION.

EcquadOr Takes the Lead in Response Q
to United States Invitation.
WASHINGTON, Feb 5.-Minister Car
DO of Ecuador has received cable dis.
patch from the secretary of state of
Ecuador stating that the Central Amer
ican governments of Guatemala, Mic
aragua, Salvador, Honduras and Costa
Rica had accepted the invitation to join
in a convention Of American republics
with view to unifying them. This is
the first affirmative action toward the
convention, which is designed to bring
about common understanding of
North, South and Central American
countries on the Monroe doctrine.
Senor Carbo says the Ecuadorian
government took the initiative in call
ing the convention some time ago. He
was authorized to address the
South and Central American
ministers on the subject, and in accord.
ance with this authority he will send to
each of them at Washington a circular
letter reciting the statement Of the sec.
retary of state of Ecuador concerning
the convention. The invitation to the
United States was forwarded direct
and it is said that the answer will be
sent through the United States minis
ter at Quilo. ~ .t.~
The general plan is to have the con-
yention held at Washington some time
in August next. although the exact
date is dependent on the answers of
the countries invited. Senior Carlo
says he has no doubt Of the success of
the convention, as it is responsive to a
universal sentiment among Latin Am
erican countries and IS favorable to a
general upholding of the policy enun-
ciated by the United States ON the Mon
roe doctrine.
Wi Race In Rritish Waters
kEW XnHK Eoh Tie %.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
TELL OF A SPLIT
---------
Conservatives and RefOrmists of
the Island of Cuba Are
Divided,
According to Letters Received
From Secret Agents of the
RevOlutiOnistS
Convention For the Formation
of an American Union Will
Be Held.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Ihe news
brought to this city today by the Hav-
ana steamer was cheering for the
friends of Cuban liberty. The letters
of the secret agents of the revolution.
ary party of Havana spoke Of a split
among the Spanish parties ON the ISL
and; of jealousies among the military;
Of starvation in the city and Of crisis
in the commercial situation. Mr.. +. G.
Pierra translated one of the most i'm
portant letters. Parts of it were as fol.
lows:
There is a very decided division be-
tween the conservative and reformist
parties of the Spaniards, and they are
pouring hot shot into each others
ranks through the columns of the press.
The refermist party were in favor of
the mild policy of Campos, while the
conservatives believe in fire and blood
shed. The situation is a most critical
one, and no one recognizes this fact
better than the Spaniards The excite
ment in Havana is increased by the
fact that the government
Allows No News to Be Printed
except that given out from the official
bureau. Spanards as well as Cubans
know that the better part Of the news
given out is fabricated
The correspondent then goes on to
detail several engagements, in one of
which a whole troop of 800 Spaniards
were annihilated. The news given
out, however. was of a tremendous
Spanish victory.
The price of provisions is rising very
rapidly and destitution in the city OF
Havana is increasing rapidly. A great
many families are now dependent for
subsistence on what the government
gives them-a small amount weekly,
There has been times within the past
few days when there has not been pro-
visions of any kind to be bought at the
public markets, even those having
money to spend being obliged to 60
hungry. Nothing has been received
from the surrounding country for a
long time.
Another circumstance which aggra-
Yates matters is the fact, we'll known to
everybody on the island, that there is
very great
Disconte,t Is known to Exist
among the military friends eff General
Pando, whom they think was slighted
by the government at Madrid in ap-
pointing General Weyler to the posi-
tion formerly filled General Campos.
1t is we'll known that this part of the
Spanish element are far from willing to
cooperate with those who are favor
able to Weyler, and that they will do
anything that they may safely do to
make him fail. One the whole, every.
thing looks very bad for the Spaniards.
Pay no attention to the cable dispatch.
es i'll regard to the movements of Cen
erals Gomez and Maceo. I know for Il
certainty that they have been operating
with entire freedom, and that they
have remained in Havana and Pinar
del Rio because they are not in the
least afraid cot being beaten by the
Spaniards.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL.
1t Appears Not to BE Overburdened d
With Business.

1t Appears Not to BE Overburdened d
with Business.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5-The great
Manchester ship canal is not doing
much business according to the figures
for last years operations transmitted to
the state department by United States
Consul Grinnell at Manchester. He
says only ''small cross channel boats
carry out full cargoes, and efforts of
the company to attract the Indian and
China trade have been attended by dis
appointment. Although last year mer.
chandise was sent to the United States
to the value of $l4, 1876, Ala, yet not one
package was shipped direct to New
York since the canal opened, alth ough
there were at least two recent oppor-
tunities for such shipments, the steam.
ers both left in ballast.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
ROUTED THE GUESTS.

re in the Gilsey House, New York.
Caused q Panic.
New YORK, Feb. 5.-Fire that started
in the drying room of the basement of
the Gilsey House early caused no little
excitement among the 224 guests in the
house, many of whom became hyster-
ical while others fell down stairs in
their efforts to escape from the building.
For time the Railways were filled
with smoke and there was every indi.
cation that the building would be con-
sumed, but the damage was really very
Sllpht
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
CONSTANTINOPLE NEWS.
Porto Hasn't Refused an Extra Ameri
can Guardshtp.

Porto Hasn't Refused an Extra Ameri.
Can Guardship.
CONsTANTINOPLE, Feb 5.-It is denied
here that the porte has refused to admit
a second dispatch boat for the service of
the United States legation The matter,
it appears, is not yet settled. The porte,
it is claimed, does not contest the right
of entry, but contends that the moment
for such reinforcement is inoportune
1t has been much remarked in official
circles here that since the vigorous
action of the United States minister,
Mr.. Alexander Terrell, in behalf of the
American missionaries, he alone is
mentioned in the court circulars as q
guest at the court dinners.
The impression prevails in diplomatic
circles here that the United States and
Great Britain may eventually unite in
order to save the Armenians.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
HASTINGS WINS ONE.

Ramsey County Judges Decide They
Have JurisdictiOn.
ST. PAUL, Feb b Hastings has won
the first hand in the game now beng
played with Anoka for the fourth in
sane asylum.
Judges Brill, Otis and Kelly of Ram.
sey county find that they have juris.
diction, and that the commission is not
clad with any eminent authority that
places them on a plane above and be.
yond the compelling power of the state
of Minnesota. The matter of the con.
tract with Hastings will next be taken
m
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Alliance With America.

LONDON, Feb. 5.-Hon. A. J. Balfour,
first lord of the treasury and Conserva-
tive leader in the house of commons,
spoke at Bristol, confining himself
mainly to home politics. He declared
that the government had done all in its
powerto prevent the Armenian horrors
and that it had not prevented Russia
from intervening. Mr.. Balfour closed
with an eloquent peroration in favor of
an alliance between the two great
Anglo Saxon races.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
LETTER OF GENERAL HARRISON
Has Had No Haukering for the White
House.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5.-Captain 8. John
K. Gowdy. chairman Of the Republican
state central committee, called on Gen.
eral Harrison during the evening by in
vitation and the ex-president handed
him this following self.explanatory
letter:
'In view Of the resolutions passed by
the state central committee at its recent
meeting, and Of the fact that delegates
to the national Republican convention
are soon to be chosen in this state, I
have concluded that some statement
from me as to my wishes and purposes
should now be made to my Indiana
friends. Hitherto 1 have declined to
speak to the public upon this matter,
but scores of friends to whom I have
talked and many scores more to whom
! have written will recognize in this ex-
preston the substance of what ! have
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Davis Was Not surprised.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Speaking Of
ex-President Harrison's letter, Senator
Davis Of Minnesota, said: II have no
doubt that General Harrison means
just what he says. 1t is characteristic
of the man and it takes him out of the
race. am not surprised at the an
nouncement, for l have believed for
some time that his attitude was as indi.
Gated by his letter"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05

ex-President Harrison's letter declining
to permit the use of his name as q
presidential candidate, said that he
could not consistently discuss the influ.
ence of Mr.. Harrison's action on the
prospects Of Hon. Thomas B. Reed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Water Is Scarce.

ST. JAMES, Mimi. Feb. 5.-The water
in the tower has given out An exam
ination shows that the we'll has 400 feet
of sand in it. The well will have to be
bored out aud new casing put down
inside the old one. In the meantime
people can melt ice. The cisterns are
all dry. also about half of the wells and
water is at q premium.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05

Glasgow correspondent telegraphs that
Valkyrie has been ordered from New
York to the Clyde preparatory for the
English regattas, and that it is expected
that the Defender will cross and race
Valkyrie in British waters.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Possible Schlatter Has Perished.

SANTA FE, N. M, Feb. 5.-Francis
Schlatter, the healer, has not been
heard Of for the last two weeks. He
was seen by Solomon Block of ~Valen-
cia, going to the Mogollan mining dis.
trict over q mountain trail that most
men would not undertake to cross in
the winter. 1t is possible that he has
perished in the snow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

South ST. PAUL, Feb f. 1896.
K HOGS-Five cents lower: fairly active;
quality average common. Range of
prices, s3. SOtG3S5
CATTLE - Mostly common; mark ct
weak; good fat cattle, stockers and feed
ers still in demand, but few are coming.
SHEEP-Good sheep steady and wanted;
common dull and weak.
Receipts: Hogs, 1909; cattle, GU); calves,
90, sheep, 100
Chicago Union Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, Feb +, 1896
HOGS-MarkeC rather SOW light,
steady; Others closing DC Tower.
Sales ranged at II oJlG+. 30 for light;
A.O@4.3O for mixed; S40Jt943J for
heavy: 500 G4.3D for rough
CATTLE-Market qu,ct but steady
Beeves, S3. OG4.1O; cows and hefers,
Sl.6j $3.50. Texas eerS, 81. SJ(G3.9j; stock
ers and feeders, $50 ,t,.3l.
SHEEP-Steady 10 shade higher
Receipts: Hogs. 1900; cattle, $500;
sheep, 1900
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 1896
CLOSING PRICES
WHEAT-February, 6'5sc: May, 66ssc;
June, 6o1sc; July, Is Ib6Tc
CORN-Febru 'ry, 27Hc; May, 3o4c;
July, 3lH@a!s4c; September, 32sS @32hc.
OATS-February, l9Hc; May. 2lN;
July, 2lsSc.
PORK-February. slo.l5; May, 1910;
July. 5000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Minneapolis Grain.

MiNNEAPOLIS, Feb 4, 1895.
WHEAT-February close, 5911c; May,
6lssc. On track-No. hard. $3.50 No 3
Northern, 5S2lc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05

AUGUSTA, Me-, Feb. 5.-Hon Joseph
H. Manley. in conversation with an
Associated Press representative over
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Attempted Murder and Suicide.

Attempted Murder and suicide.
ST. PAUL. Feb. 5.-Joe Friedman, a
waiter, fatally injured his former
sweetheart, Julia Oelker. and killed
himself at Olive and East Seventh
streets. He also slightly wounded his
rival, barber named John Hoffman.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Another Farmers' Road.

MClNTosH, Mimi, Feb. 5.-The di.
rectors of the North Dakota and Mime
sofa Central railway, another farmers
railroad. which it is proposed to build
from the Missouri river to the head of
the lakes, on the Hines plan, are hold
ing their first regular meeting here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
state Income from Railroads.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 5.-State Auditor
Dunn figures from the reports so far
received that the railroad gross earn
lngs III Minnesota for lS95 will beat all
previous records, which will net the
state over 81 900, 900.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Duluth Grain.

DULUTH. Feb. 4, 1896
WHEAT-Cash No. l hard, 6lNc; No
l Northern, 604c No Q Northern, $50
SIC; No. spring, s6H@55Hc; February,
rejected, 52IG5OHc; to arrive, NO.
hard, 61Hc; No. ! Northern, 6OcI
May No. l hard, t5>1c; No. Northern,
k23/o
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
Opsned by Order OF a Judge.

RoLLA, N. d., Feb. 5-Jere Ford S
place, closed by the Enforcement league
in December, was opened by order of
Judge Morgan, and is now running
again i'll full blast. Others are also
opening.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05
LATEST MARKET REPORT,
milwaukee, Grain.

Milwaukee Grain.
MI WAUKEE, Feb. 4, 1896
FLOUR-Held firmly.
WHEAT-Ao. sprlug on track, 63c
No. | Northern, Csc; May, 664c
CORN-No. 3, 271.c.
OATS-No. white 2oHc; No. white
23c
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-05

Wi l Race In British Waters
New YORK, Feb. 5-The Words
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-01
THE coRBETT-FITZ FIGHT.
The Latter Now Wants to Accept Dan
stuart's $4,000 Offer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Martin Julian
stated to the Associated Press last even.
ing that he had just telegraphed an &c.
ceptance Of Dan Stuart's offer for finish
fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons
for SIG, 600 purse He has sent similar
telegram to Corbett. Julian says his rea.
sons for accepting this offer in preference
to offers for larger purse is that Fitzsim.
mons desires to fight to finish Stuart
offers to place the entire purse In respon.
sible hands and to name the time and
place when the articles are signed. If the
match Is not brought off at tho time and
place specified each of the principals, ac.
cording to Julian, Is to receive half of this
purse Julian believes the fight will be
brought off at Juarez.
Bob Fltzsimmons and Sharkey have
ceased their training and will rest until
tomorrow night. Each remains in his
own training quarters Their respective
managers have been trying to select a
referee, but Lynch, acting for Sharkey,
does not wish a choice to be made until
the last moment II no one is selected by
tomorrow noon the National Athletic
club will name an official. Each pugilst
seems confident of the decision. The bet
ting is generally from three to one to fouI
to one in favor of Fitzsimmons. Martin
Julian, the latter's manager, says he Is
betting four to one that. Sharkey will be
Knocked out IN four rounds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-01

WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-Mr. John w.
Foster former secretary of state, has re.
turned to Washington from six weeks
visit to Hawaii. In speaking of his visit
Mr.. Foster said: ''Thc condition of busi-
ness in Hawaii is hourishing, The islands
are prosperous and their future is bright.
The Pacific Mail has recently doubled its
service, sending q steamer twice month,
and n new line is soon expected to be es-
tablished by tho Japanese. The people Of
Hawaii wish to be annexed to the United
States. The present government has the
approval of u majority of the native Ha-
waiians, and there Is no likelihood that
there ever will be restoration Of tho mon
arrhv u
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-12-01
British Secure Immediate Indemnity.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 1.-The steamship Ba.
tanga, arriving here from the west coast
of Africa, reports that H. NJ. S. Alocto
had arrived at Grand Bassa and had in,
quired into the outrages committed by Lii.
berians. Some time since citizens of the
negro republic Liberia maltreated ma.
tives of the British colony Of Sierra Leone,
living in Grand Bassa, and destroyed their
houses. The Alecto made q demand upon
Liberia for $1,000 indemnity, and on the
Liberians hesitating to comply with the
demand, 1t is stated, the commander OF
the Alecto threatened to land sailors un.
less the indemnity was paid by noon on
the morrow. Tho Liberians paid the re.
quired sum the next morning