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CHAs. B. KENNEDY
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tion shows the disposition OF the opposi-
tion; and il let out to-day by the su-
preme court the steal will be attempted
in congress on the basis already lald by
the canvasshg board. The latter was
quite foxy" in thus trying to saddle the
responsibility on the court.
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RoLLA, N. D.. Dec. 12.-There are
400 cases OF measles among the Indians
and breed, on the reservation. The
disease has spread thence into the town
and IS now affecting the white children
in large nuMhcrs
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Cuba must be free! So says Cullom,
and very large majority Of the Amer
can people echo the sentiment. Cub
lIbre'
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1t required l25 tons of hard coal to
keep the federal building at Sioux Falls
warm last winter. 1t will probably take
considerably more thus season.
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SATURDAY, DEC. l., 1896.
TO ADVERTISERS.

The DAILY LEADER makes a special feature O.
furnishing information concerning the advantage
and resources of the city of Msdison and OF th
state at large emitting II 30 the patronage of ad
Tertl.ers Of every class.
J. F.,STAHL, Proprietor.
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Excuse me-" observed the the man in
spectacles, "but am surgeon, and that
is not where the liver is" "Never you
mind where his liver is, retorted the
other. 1T it was in his big toe or his
left ear DeWitt's Little Early Risers
would reach it and shake it for him"
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-12

The old way OF delivering messages
by post boys compared with the modern
telephone, illustrates the old tedious
methods Of "breaking' colds compared
with their almost instantaneous cure by
One Minute Cough Cure.
FRANK SMITH
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One merchant said he never sold to
children, not even when they came as
often happened with written order
from parents. Another said it always
made him feel bad to see a little boy
come and ask for tobacco, and that he
was glad to know that there was such a
law. More than one dealer said that he
did not want his boy to use tobacco and
one added that he wished he had him
self never learned to smoke.
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A Valuable Prescrip. ION

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Mrs. Annie Stehle, 1925 Cottage Grove
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which never left her and felt tired and
weary, but six bottles OF Electric Bitter
restored her health and renewed 1e,
strength. Prices so cents and 81,
Get bottle at c. H. Woods drug store
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
TExAs CONFERENCE.
Memorial Services to the Late DIR.
kcIth--Lnst Days prDccchInEs.

Bastrop. Texas. December lon sunday
nigh,. pursuant to announcement the
Texas conference held a memorial session
at the Methodist church, Bishop Hendrix
presiding Only one member OF this con-
ference had died during the past conference
year and the evening hour was given to
paying tribute 10 his memory. Rev. Il. c.
Keith. station preacher at flatonia, died
at his home in that city a short time ago.
but Judging from the exercises on this o.
caslon he viii ever live In the hearts OF
his frienda and his good works viii so on
In the world even though men call him
dead. The exercises were as follows: Song.
over There" and hymn cat. Forever
with the Lord" read BY Or. Pierce. editor
OF the Texas Christian Advocate. who also
prayed. Reading OF Rev. T.. c. kolthn
memoir by Rev. II. NJ. Sears and is adop-
tion by the conference. Now came a leries
o. tender and touching reco,lections In low
Ing tribute TO his character from Revs. J,
u. and II. 81. Sears. wooton Sullivan,
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A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.
Rudiai Nill Put the Government to
the Test.
THE COLONIAL POLICY or ITALY
'riSpt Takes issuc With Rudint-Thc
Ncichstag Discussing the budget.
Some Money for the strikers.

Rome, December 1.-The discussion Of
the colonial policy OF the government was
resumed In the chamber OF deputies today.
| sisnor lmbriano, tho socialist leader, ap-
proved of the treaty OF peace with Ab,s-
sinia and urged that the African colony
be- abandoned
Tho premier. Marquis di Rudini, replied
skctchins his African policy since he came
into power and dwelling upon the terms OF
the recent treaty with King Mcnclik. He
declared there was ITO reason TO fear COM
rlioatiens regarding the deiimitation Of
the frontier. as the Ncgus. he explained,
h7d no reason to provoke Italy.
The Marquis di Rudini. continuing, snid
that the government WAS OF thu same oplp-
ion MS IN 1871. that Erythroa constituted
n permanent danger TO the country. aud
ttat therefore II should DO gradually trans-
F., formed from military to a civil colony.
lie did not thiuk 1t possible now TO re-
duce its extent With regard TO the flu
turc. the premier went ON TO say. II was
not moment to take irrcyocablo decisions
Tho parliament ough, to take resolutions
compatible with the real Interests OF the
country. which would never be grcat
power while 1t was engaged IN colonial en-
terprlsos beyond it's resources.
Other speakers criticised tho remarks of
the Marquis III Rudini. wheroupon he
asked for q vote OF confidence
Signor Sonnino. master Of the treasury
In the Crispl government. declared he
would not support the government, as Mar
quis di Rudini showed tendency to aban-
don Erythrca.
sienor Crispi also opposed tho govorn-
mcnt.
| On proceeding 10 vote upon the Marquis
oil Rudinis demand for an expression Of
confidence In the government. the absence
| Of q quorum was discovered and tho cham
| her adjourned Lntll inninrrnM
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Berlin. December THE debate on the
estimates were resumed in the reichstag
today. Admiral Won HOLMAN. secretary OF
tho navy. declared that the strength OF
the German feet. the value OF which was
800 000. 900 marks, for new vessels. needed
the sum OF 30 600 900 marks, or 10 per cent
Of the value OF the fleet. should be provided
in the budget. The government. however
he explained, only asked for 2O,00OoOo
marks.
Continuing. he paid warm tribute to
the sailors of the German warship ltlls,
who went down with their ship In storm
of the coast Of China. cheering for the
emperor. This reference to the gallant
sailors was warmly applauded.
Count Won iasaduursky, secretary OF the
treasury, declared that the tito OF the
Federal States to share In the surplus aud
imperial revenue could not be set aside. al
though he was willing TO abandon the Inn
porinl equalization funds and he expressed
tho hope that the house and the govern
mcnt would come TO an agreement 30 that
tho federal states would be protected
against excessive claims. and that the re-
dcnpliou Of the public debt would pro-
coed
Count Won posadourEky further said that
It would be rash at the present moment Ia
express an opinion r'lhiiNN W 'uN NpthlnE
Of tho sugar law, conAidering the Rhortnrss
of the time IL had been In operation, but
the government had not for a moment los,
sight OF the question of the abolition OF the
sugar bountlos.
Herr pnasche. national liberal expressed
delight At the thrifty budget aud said he
hoped that extravaganza would ever lie
come rarcr Tho speaker alluded TO the
Hamburg strike as being great injury to
the industry Of tho nation. accused Eng
lsh agitation as being the Cause 81 The
ovil and rojoiced NJ the recent expulsion Of
Tom" Mann, the English agitator, from
Germany,
This called forth protests from the 80
clnlista.
The minister ~ foreign offai's Baron
Marshall Won Blebcrstcu, referring to
Herr Schippols. who pointed out that the
law against Polish associations wne not
yet repealed, said shat the government vas
scrupulously keeping It's promises on the
rtbinet
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IMPORTANT ATHEIST.
Young Men In Possession of Checks
on SeOrcs OF NnmI.s.

New York. December Am nrreHt which
the police holiovu TO be n very important
one was made In the general postoficc To-
day The prisoner ~ Richard MONKS. alias
wellington ThorncwaItc who IN wanted for
forgery In Bay City. Mich. and II the con.
tenls of his pockets show anything he has
been operating on worry extensive scale.
There were found on him blank checks on
at least 200 banks IN States I'll the way
from Texas to Maine He carried a nunoh
such as IL used In banks for punchlae
checks, md loaded revolver The prison
or, who is good looking. well dressed
young man Of 81 years. had In his pocl,ot
key TO room In the Iroquos hotoi.
Buffalo, and said he had Just come from
that city Among his possessions we're also
found pictures Of two very beautiful young
women. The pictures had been taken In
Ypsilanu Mich. Monks Will he held TO
await roqulsitlon papers.
Among the blank checks found IN Monks
yalso were those of the W G. Halchor
Land Mortgage company OF Austin, Texas,
on the State National bank of that city,
Port Huron Savings bank Of Michigan, on
the First National bank Of Detroit the John
n. 2erniiz company, Chicago. on the Amori.
can Exchange bank. checks Of the Bank OF
Wayne. Kan. Bank Of Spokane. tho Scan
dinnvinn American bank. Taoomn Blaine
National bank Of Iiinino. Wash Firat Ma
,ional bank Of jacksonville NJ. and the
Fourth National bank OF 81. Louis.
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Hotchkiss. Homer, Horn, Solomon. Hooper
and Judge Crawford. The testimonials
came from all ranks, agcs and classes
old. young aud middle aged. All pro-
rounced the deceased a true man. q con-
sistent Christian. q faithful anc useful
minister of Col. Bishop Hendrix paid tho
closing tribute by recalling a week he spent
In Rev. Keith's home. and emphasized what
had gone before In the remarks Of the
brethren. II was. indeed, interesting and
significant TO notc how this one human life.
IN its simple loyalty TO duty and Its loving
obedience 10 God, had hrtshtened the lives
OF thcsc among whom he associated aud had
helped others be strong as they came In
contact with the strength OF his own ftdel-
lily. Closing hymn 6s?. Servant OF God,
well Done" Bencdlction.
The reading out OF tho appointments yes.
terdny by Bishor Hendrix was OF such
widespread and vita, interest tina, report
OF II was attended to as a natter demand
Ing first duty. Meanwhile there are other
proceedings not yet reported claim,ug all
due attention. The omitted or left over
business Of the last session OF the sixth
day In detail, was as follows;
Report on Epworth League was read by
Rev. Leon sonflcld aud adopted.
Report on books and periodicals read by
Rev. u. J. Guess and adopted
DR.. Fierce, editor OF the Texas Christian
Advocate, made brief talk. thanking the
conference for cour,cssos extended himself
and his publisher. MIR. l.. nlalook. who was
also present
Judge J. NC. Crawford of Franklin read
| the report OF the Sunday school board.
which was adopted,
Rev. H. n. Harris real the trcssurcr's
report of the Sunday school board. and It
was adopted
The board of colnortagc report was read
by kew $, w. Thomas and adopted.
Report Of the church extension board was
| read by he, H. c. Willis and adopted.
Report OF Woman's Parsonage aud Homo
Mission society was read by its president,
Mrs. II. l.. Allen. and adopted by the con-
ference.
Here the bishop made a shor, talk, which
went straight home, when he said Some
little Christians can rot leave tho narrow
limits Of their own homes In their mis-
, sionary efforts, but It takes u big uiscd
Christian TO love whole world,' Rev.
w. w, Homer added supplementary cx-
| hortation,
Question 17--who are supcrnumorary :?
None,
Question ls--who are supcrannuatcd, T.
n. McShsn, n. II Tinebaugh. I. w. Blake,
j. IL. Davidson. Wesley smith w. X. rur-
nor, James Wcsson. w. q Nelms Gideon
Powicdge. George G, Stovall. II. V. Phnpo,t.
Tho report OF the board OF missions No.
: read nv Rcv, J, H. Sears. WAS adopted.
The report OF tho American bible society,
read hy ! w Kelly was adopted
| Tho report Of the committee on district
conference records rcnd by Key. H. G.
Willis. was adoptod
| The statistical secretary. Rev. James XII
gore now gave much interesting data.
81 owing present numerical strength ot The
various departments Of the work OF The
Methods, Epinoopal church. South, I'm this
the TcNaa conference
| The rcnort OF The Joint board OF finance
read by c a. Hooper. WAS adopted
Then reading Of tho appointments. which
have already been reported
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Montgomery. Ala, December 1.--Govcrn-
or elect johnson was inaugurated today
and took the oath OF Office on the steps
of the capitol. the historic spot where Jef
Davis was inaueurated president OF the
Confcicracy. Rain was falling. but DID not
deter hundreds OF people and large detach-
ments OF military from all parts OF the
State from Joining In the procession which
was formed In front OF the Exchansc hotel
at o'clock. At 1880 Governor Oates intro
duccd Governor elect johnson In II few
well chosen words and the latter delivered
his inaugural address, expressing desire
to develop the resources OF the State ard
inviting capital and immigrants to conc
and help do the work,
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New Orleans Entries.

Threc-quarlers Of milo sslng.-Cilen
Albvn ST. Candy ", Loyal pr ncess 80, Dg-
vault l02. Billy Jordan 1903, Timber.and 10,
Montell. Trix!e loS
Three-luarters q a mile-Alna Russ u
Scribe ~, Lonely l06.
Three-arartors OF mile selling 81.
Frank jauhert. Image, May Ashley ~, Sir
John. Mollf Is. l0i, judith c. l0z, Liz2otta
lN.
ono nile the Magnolia STATES, selling
David, Paul pry lW, Ida III XIV ok, jam
bofec, Clara Bauer lu3, Rlmonl Jos.
Seven furluags, selling 49, Remington
Brdgcton %, C. G. Rumrili. Rossmar ~.
pave Pu,slfor lG2. Sprite ny Bersam. VIII
Elliott. Mrs. Bradshaw l02
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San Francisco. Cal. December Inter
cot In the fight tomorrow night between
Fytzsimmons and sharkey is incrcas.Es
ana the Mechanics pavilion Will probably
be crowded TO witness the tcn-round con-
tost. Sharkey is am confident of the dc
cislon although The betting is all against
him. The most favorable betting for him
Voday Is even money than he viii not last
SIX rounds. The wagers on the entire ten
rounds are about TO In favor of ttt1-
simmons.
When Fltzsmmons puts on the gloves
tomorrow he Will weigh close TO 10 Iounds
and Sharkcy VIII scale about the same
figure. No referee has yet been agreed
upon. and II none : chosen by noon to-
morrow the National club will select a
referee without regard to the wishes or
the contestants.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
THE FISCAL STATEMENTS.
Forty Millions Deficit Durlna the
Pive Months.
COINAGE DURING THE PAST MONTH.
Statement Of the Hcnded Dcbt-Cases
ARatnst Recaicitrant Wttnessca
Dropped for the Present.

Washington. December l. The compare.
tive statement OF tho receipts and cxpendi.
lures Of the United States show that during
November. 1895, the total receipts were
s9Salo.ese. and tho expenditures 81. &c.,
40. The receipts for the nve months Of
the fiscal year amounted to Si3i, 900. <ss. and
the expenditures si7ibe7.sS5. The dencit
for the month OF November, therefore. ID
s,,obo.0at, and for the Ave months $3a,?t8,-
sac as compared with Si5.S6a3s7 for the
corresponding nye months Of last year. The
receipts from customs during November
amounted to sa,aSo, 3ss, from internal rev.
cnuc sts.oot,s2s. and from miscellaneous
sources s?.i9b,iSs This Is a loss ia customs
Az compared with November, 1925, OF al
bsLa29 Eain from internal revenue Of
s6t,Tii. and a gain OF $Gsl,S79 from misccl-
lnncnMs hQllfceN.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Washington, December The statement
of the public debt issued today shows that
on November 10. the debt less caeh IN tho
treasury, amounted to s9ab, ,69. 1850. an In
crease for tho month OF sS.2Io.coS This
Increase Is accounted for by correspond
ins increase In amount OF cash on hand.
The debt. however, is rooapituiated % fol-
lows.
Interest bearing debt, $Si, ,a6i, $50; debt
on which interest has ceased since mntur-
iN, ~ ,bsa,ya0, debt bearing no interest.
&,s1io.lll, Total. si.2?i .ssT, .5T.
This, however, does not include $685.
SsS,p2a IN certificates and treasury notes
outhinnding. which are offset by an equal
amount OF cash In the treasury.
inc cash the treasury IL rcoapltulatcd
as follows, nts omitted
Gold sle.v271oi; silver. $500, $50, i6s; Ia
Per. Fla9,6lo,iv., ADJ. disbursements Prom
oinoerh balances, etc, sl7ls7 ,ST2; total.
$SSn,9tl ,bl9. against which there are dc.
mand Liabilities amounting 10 s60i Coi ISL.
ury Of $225, S5T Ogs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Cleveland Ohio. December Hon. NJ A.
Hanna and his wife went to Canton this
morning ard returned this evening. The
day was quietly spent BY Major Mckinley
and Mr. Hanna in conference. the last
time they viii have before Mr. Hanna goes
10 take MP his work In Washington pre-
paratory 10 the Inauguration. He will prob
ably go to Washington on Friday. The ap-
preaching departure Of Chairman Hanna
for Washington has renewed the gossip
concerning the cabinet appointments OF
President elect Mckinley. 1t is confidently
believed that when ho goes TO Washington
he will bear with him message from
Mr.. Mckinley Offering the position OF Sec
rotary Of state to Senator Sherman. With
respect TO the possibility OF Senator Sher-
man accepting the place, Colonel Allan T
prinsmnde who IN warm friend Of Mr..
sherman. said today that the senator was
willing TO bow to the viii OF his constli-
uents II they deslred him to remain In
the senate he would do so. but II they
willed otherwise he would acauiesce with
cut a murmur. Today's gossip connected
the name OF Judge Wayfrcf of San Fran
cisco with q cabinet position MIR Way
inter. who was member OF the advisory
committee during the recent campaign. Is
named by a close friend OF the president
elect as one likely 10 get such an appoint
ment. He is slated either for secretary Of
the interior or secretary OF agriculture.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
The total vote of the State for governor
Struggling Returns.

Austn' Texas, December 1.-The electora,
vote OF the following counties was received
by the secretary Of state today:
heh,-bryan and sewall "a, Mckinley
ana Hobart 3, Bryan and Watson AZ.
Sabine-Bryan' and Sewall 31s. Mckinley
ana Hobart So, Bryan and Watson 500
johnson and lowering I
Adding the above to the vote of tho o14
counties recently reported, tho vote for
president as officially ascertained to date
is as follows
Bryan and Sewall 2SS 795; Mckinley and
Hobart 1862 5es. Bryan and Watson 80 NJ.
Palmer and Buckner 5000; johnson and
lowering 1872
TOTAL vote for president cast In ZIG out
of 22i counties. 537 $40
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Hemphili, Texas, November 2s.-Nowly
elected officers V. H. vlclsers and ]. o.
Toole. the former county judge and the
latter county treasurer, will qualify and
enter upon their official duties today.
j. u. Fuller will contest tho election o.
j. T. Peace for sheriff and tax collector
on the ground that the irregularities oc.
curing in precinct No. 3 We're not suite ent
to Justify the cancelling of the vote OF
that precinct which If counted would
make It tie between the two contestants
By throwing out the votes OF said precinct
elects Peace by seven majority. The other
offices are filled by reelected citizens
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
HALLWAY NEWS.


Galveston, Texas December 1.-The state
ment Of earnings OF the Santa Fe system
for November. when It In made up. Will
show an Increase Of between c5 and 20 por
cent over November, 1895. Business OF the
road has picked up wonderfully OF late and
all branches and departments are kept busy.
Merchants along the line arc getting In new
goods continually. and reports indicate a
lively Christmas business. The increase In
traffic during November was not confined to
grain and cotton and cotton seed products.
but In merchandise and high class freights
the increases were tho largest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Washington. December 1.-The president
has appointed tho following postmasters
in illinois, Alton. Julia Buckmaster. to
fiil vacancy caused by death; Atlanta. Mar
ccllus Kecne, vice John W. Barr. removed.
Bars dismissal IL due to charges NO.
vercly rcflcciing upon hls personal eharac-
ter. 1t was niso alleged that he was over
jealous In his political yicws. though this
complaint was not regarded as serious
enough alone to cost him his office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Washington. December 1.-The monthly
report OF the comptroller OF the currency
National bank notes IN circulation was
s2a5, 9i2 l03. nm Increase for the month OF
Sili,ii6 and for tho last twelve months OF
s2i ti0.90T
The amount OF circulation. based on
United States bonds. was s2lG.b1g.GSi. an
Increase for the month OF Sa9.BI0, and for
the last Twelve months of $40. lao. 1853. Tho
amount OF circulation secured by lawful
money was SiS,702.iia, mn increase for the
month Of s3ii,776. and decrease for the
last twelve months Of Si,6ap. sol.
The amount OF Uuitod States registered
bonds On deposit to secure circulating notes
was s2ii .272l50 and TO secure ublic de-
ponitn Slb.g09 900.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

The boys in the railway mail service be-
tween Denison and Smi.hville are In
very happy frame Of mind over new
car they have In that service. The car 10
remodeIed after the latest designs from tho
postofncc department. and emhro ces all linz
provements. II IN supplied with the Piutsch
gas system OF lighting. vast improve
ment over the old way, and 10 furnished
with 3ss letter boxes. over hundred nitro
than ordinarily.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
Office AllOllahed.

Trinity. Texas, November 3O.--The Office
Of foreman OF ear and locomotive depart
ment for the Trinity and Sabine Pass rail-
way here has been abolished Mr.. II. ].
Kidded, who las so ably filled that POSI-
tion. has been transferred to Smithvllle.
Mr. J. A, Murray. general Htorekeeper OF
the Missouri. Kansas and Texas system,
with Headquarters at Parsons, has Just
made complete inventory OF all tools. ma
terials. etc, on the Trinity and Sabine
tra