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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-02
AN EXTENSIVE OPERATOR.
Richara C. Monks Arrested in New York
ON . Forgery Charge.

ON . Forgery Charge.
NEW YORK, Dec. Am arrest which
the police believe to be very import
ant one was made in the general post
Office here. The prisoner is Richard c.
Monks, alias Wellington Thornewaite,
who is wanted for forgery In Bay City,
Mich. and if the contents of his pock.
cts show anything, he has been operat-
ing on a very extensive scale. There
were found on him bank checks on at
least 200 banks in states all the way
from Texas to Maine. He also carried
q punch, such as is used in banks for
punching checks, and q loaded revol-
yer. Monks will be held to await ex-
tradition papers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-02
Looking Toward n Monetary Convention

INDIANAPOLIS, Dc. 2.-All the cities
invited to the preliminary conference
in this city, called by the local board of
trade, looking toward national none
tary convention, responded excepting
two. President Adams OF the Indian
apolis bard of trade welcomed the
delegates.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-02

HAMBURG, Dec. 2.--The distribution
of strike funds has began. Seven thou.
sand men are receiving aid About
IA, 500 dockers are now on strike. The
boatmen Of the upper Elte have decided
not to strike. ss 4 tllS a II
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-02
AFFAIRS OF CUBA
Ihe President Said to Be Still
Holding His Message to
Congress Open.
Late Occurrences in the Cam
paign Have Caused Him to
Modify His Views,
But There Is No Warrant For
Believing He Will Change
His Policy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-As there will
be only one more regular meeting of
the cabinet before the assembling of
congress, all the members were present
to discuss those portions of the forth
coming message of the president that
relate o the business of their respective
departments. With one exception the
message is practically complete and
awaiting only a few finishing touches.
This exception is most important, for it
concerns the treatment of the Cuban
question. In the natural order of
things, this subject coming under the
head Of foreign relations, would occupy
most prominent place i'll the very be-
ginning of the message, and so might
be expected to receive early treatment
at the hands of the president.
Still a Gap in the Message.
There is still gap i'll that part Of the
message, however, Notwithstanding
several efforts have been made to close
it up. for the varying phases of the
campaign now in progress in Cuba have
made it necessary to change consider
ably the views the president and Sec
retary Olney desire to lay before con-
gress In that connection, and probably
it will not be until the end of this week,
and at the very last moment, that tn.
missing paragraphs will be supplied.
OF course any expression of opinion as
to the nature of the presidents views
respecting Cuba are only speculative at
present, but SO far there can be found
no warrant for the assumption that he
has determined upon sny decided
change in the policy to be pursued by
the administration in this matter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-02

Highest of all in Leavenng Sength-Latest Report.
R%:a!l! g! RS%aesz RRskiRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE


nvnes ny rAv food, and We're found
nearly dead from exposure and cold.
The engineer said that ue could not
finish the trip on account of the rising
water.
Burlington bridge at Chippewa is re-
po:r"d 10y train crews to he lmpassa ole.
Reed Landing above Alma is sand t.
be totally covered with water and
traffic Is etfectually stopped. Local
railway officials received information
that lhe Chicago, Burlington and
n, hern road Is also seriously handi.
capped by the .ce gorge and rising
floods.
Passengers on the Wisconsin Centra!
train which arrived from the north, re-
port that the water is already five feet
deep in the streets of Chippewa Falls
and that dynamite is being used in an
endeavor to break the gorge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

WoMAN's AUxILIARY.-The Wo.
mans Auxiliary Association of R. E.
Lee Camp held meeting yesterday at.
ternoon, the president, Mrs. E. n,
O'Brien, presiding. The very large
number of members present gave evil
dence ofcontinued growth in zeal and OF
widening and deepening interest in the
work of the auxiliary. The usual
monthly reports were read in regular
order and the various items of business
before the meeting gave rise to bright
and animated discussions, relievin 2
the routine business of tedious monot-
ony, and rendering the meeting un-
usually pleasant and interesting.
1t was decided to adopt a new badge,
and it is expected that number OF
badges will be ready for distribution at
Armory Hall on Monday, May %.
Arrangements were made for the
auxiliary to assist in the services OF
memorial day, aud large number OF
committees were appointed by the
president to take charge of the various
branches of this work. After receiving
one new member the auxiliary adjourn
ad
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ton; namely, that he would observe
His commandment, "For in what day
soever thou shalt eat of it, thou shalt
die the DEATH" Genesis, II, II. Man,
however, not having kept the COM
maudment, lost this Immortality Of
body and the sentence of death was
pronounced upon him. Those words ut.
tered by God in His wrath were full
filled, I'm the sweat of thy brow, shalt
thou eat bread, until thou return to the
earth out of which thou vast taken; for
dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt
return" Genesis, III, 10. Proceeding,
the reverend gentleman showed the
repugnance felt by man generally when
death is spoken of; the sorrow of death
at the time, and yet only for a short
time with no further thought of death,
He went on then to show the certainty
and uncertainty of death; its certainty
from the decree of God Himself-"It is
decreed for all men once to die" again
from the passing, the dying of the day,
year. AS result of this certainty of
death we ought always to be prepared;
to live each day as though it were to
be our last on earth-"Blessed is he
that has always the hour of death be-
fore his eyes and every day disposes
himself to die.n Its uncertainty,
When? Where? aud How? "Perhaps
at home surrounded by family and
friends who stand by me at that last
moment to comfort me, to bid me hope.
Perhaps in some strange place where l
have no friend so dear to me as to wipe
the death sweat off my brow" Per-
haps in the public streets. Here he
brought forth some forcible illustra-
tons, picturing death On the public
highway, in hospitals and even in the
church itself during the time of
mission. His last words were that
seeing the certainty and uncertain.
ty of death, we ought to realize the
Importance of preparing at once, of set
ting everything in order, SO that we
may not be surprised by death. To-
night the instructions will be given
by Rev. Father Mention and the sermon
will be delivered by Rev. Father YOU
nan,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Sarepta Lodge of Odd Fellows last
night transacted only routine business.
The cantata to be given at Franconia
has been postponed from the 18th to
the 18th and 18th inst.
The Hydraulion Fire Company trans
acted the usual routine business last
night. One application for membership
was received.
Stewart Washington, well.known
old colored resident of the First ward,
and better known as "Sukey John"
died yesterday.
The Silver Stars defeated the Golden
Stars yesterday by score of 10 to 2.
The Old Dominion Club played game
this evening with the first nine of the
High School.
Matte Wade, the north Lee street
woman who was sent to the work
house for vagracy on Monday, made
her escape from an upper story window
the same night.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to Larkin Smith
and Minnie Johnson, OF this city, and
to Arthur Johnson and Mary Jenkins,
both of Prince George county.
A large number of tickets have been
sold for the entertainment to be given
tonight by the Linthicum Students for
the benefit of the Columbia Fire Com
pany, and all who attend are promised
an enjoyable evening.
The police this morning picked up
James Bull and Howard Patterson,
two tifteen-year-old boys, who live in
Woodbury., a suburb of Baltimore.
They are evidently runawsys. The
Baltimore authorities have been mott
fed.
A meeting of the old Friendship Fire
Company will be held tonight, and
business of Importance is to be trans
acted. The company will consider an
invitation to take part in the Confed-
crate Day memorial services on the
25th.
Robert Taylor, the negro who dug
his way out of the>Work house Sunday
night appeared in this city this morn
ing. While on Prince street tele-
phone message was sent to the station
house for an officer, but the negro upon
hearing the message took to his heels
and ran.
Mr.. o. F. Baggett will have for sale
at his stand in the market tomorrow
full supply of fire spring lamb and
other fresh meats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

MEETINGs.-The Alexandria Wa
ter Company met last night and
declared a semi.annual dividend OF
$3.50 per share. Mr.. FL. R. Burke, of
the committee on streets of the City
Council, appeared before the board TO
see if some arrangement could not be
made for substituting public hydrants
for the public pumps of the city. The
matter was taken under advisement.
The committee on light met last
night and audited a number of bills.
The matter of laying a new main along
King street when that street is dug up
for the proposed new sewer was dis
cussed, but no action was taken.
The finance committee met last night
and considered various matters which
were referred to them at the last meet
ing OF Council.
The Joint committee on finance and
light will meet tomorrow night to
consider the proposition of Mr.. Miller,
of Washington, who offers to light the
city by electricity for S., 100 a year, to
be paid for monthly by the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

PArMsr MISSION. Mary's church
was last night we'll filled to its utmost
capacity to attend the mission services.
mere was ten minutes instruction
" kev. Father Younan. Rev. Father
Menton then delivered an interesting
sermon, taking as his text "Be you
. .I also ready, for at what hour you
1ainS not the Son of Man will come"
Luxe, MI, 40. "God created man in
compatible" Book of wisdom. I'm
mortal otonly in soul, but also in body;
put the immortality of body was By no
INT means consequence of his nature, but
rather gratuitous, free gift on Gods
parts to man, and given on one condi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW
The meeting of the Local Assembly OF
the Brotherhood of st. Andrew at the
Theological Seminary last evening,
though not so we'll attended, was a
most enjoyable and profitable one.
The speaker of the evening was Rev.
T. 81. Rice, jr., of the Second Presby-
terrain Church, of this city. Mr.. Rice's
remarks on the Bible, its study and the
Interpretation thereof, were listened to
with rapt attention by all present.
Mr.. Rice is an attractive speaker and,
being a young man, his wise counsel
cannot help bearing fruit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

PERSONALITIES. Warren Taylor, of
Richmond, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. Fl. Marbury.
Mr.. w. N. McVeigh has returned
from visit to relatives in Richmond.
The marriage of Miss Bessie Taylor,
ofLoudoun county, to DIR. Henry Ell
lott, of this city, has been announced
to take place in June.
Miss Ruth Thompson, of Herndon, is
visiting Miss Irene Beach, on north
Royal street.
Mr.. W. A. Smith, jr., formerly OF
this city. but more recently of Wash
ington, has removed to Park Station,
near Del Ray, in the county.
Mr.. f. n. Smith. of New York, is
visiting Mr.. G. K. Pickett in Fairfax
county.
Mr.. Milton Payne, of Fairfax county,
is quite i'll, and his friends are much
concerned as to his condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

COOP TEMPLARs.-Lodge Deputy
John Proctor last night installed the
following officers at a meeting of Golden
Light Lodge of Good Templars; G. T.,
J. n. Bartlett; V. T., Mark Miller;
Chap, Ed. Nader: Rec. Sec., c. R.
Herbert; Asst. Rec. Sec, Cora Eaton;
Fin. Sec, Belle Steele; Treas, j. H.
Trimyer; Mar, Geo. Lyles; D. Mar,
Alma Hamersley; G., Henry Baker;
SEN, Ernest Lyles; S. ]. T., Miss Jennie
Powell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

CoLLIsIoN.-The schooner Uriah
Horner while on her way down the
river from Washington last night col.
lided with the schooner Mary E. Denty,
which was anchored in the river off the
northern part of the city. A yawl boat
belonging to one of the vessels was
smashed in the collision. Later the
two vessels, before they could be clear
ed from each other, drifted afoul the
steamer Florence which is at the dock
north of the Washington ferry slip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
last night:
John Blackburn, colored, charged
with stealing $40 from Robt. Ford, col
ored, was released on his own recogni-
zance for further hearing.
Two young men, arrested by Officer
Beach for fighting, were fined So each.
The only case for trial this morning
was that of a colored boy named Wal
ter Smith, who had assaulted another
colored boy named George Malrey.
He was fined $3.50.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and mild. One prisoner and three
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. May 6.-stocks were heavy
at the opening this morning on the engage.
mont of So, 100000 gold for shipment to
Europe tomorrow and on the belief that the
exports for the week will reach six millions.
There was no pronounced pressure to sell,
however, and tho decline, except in few in
stances, was confined to the fractions. Bust.
hess was extremely light and the trading de-
void of excitement Speculation at II
o'clock was weak in tone.
BALTIMORE. May 6.-virginia IS, new,
72at. asked do. Century 6 l1ba62 bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
DRY GOODS.
ASVeepiingg Reduction
For One Week in Our
WOOL DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
For One Week in Our
SILK, WOOL, COTTON.

None of these materials have ever before
been worked in such beautiful dress fabrics as
those now on our counters. The diversity of
designs, the combinations of shades and the
rich NERVOUSNESS of the fabrics win tho ad-
miration of all who visit our store. Whether
you desire to buy or not, our stocks will be
found to be most interesting exhibitions of
textile art.
We find our stock at this season of the year
too large and have concluded to sell at great
sacrifice for this week only at tho following
prices:
Our 25c Goods at 2Oc
Z" 39c F." 29c.
SOC 4Oc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY,
Judge Nicol presiding.-Snowden
against Windsor, executor. Motion for
removal of r. S. Windsor as executor
Of the estate of the late D. A. Windsor.
Executors power revoked and annull-
ed; appeal noted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
SILK DEPARTMENT.

We find that we have too many silks on
hand at present, and to get rid Of them we
have worked them way down in prices.
Call and see our new lines of Grass Linen,
in plain and plaids, with Trimmings to match.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

CONFIRMATION SERyIcEs.-The Bish..
op coadjutor of Virginia, Right Rev.
John B. Newton, D. D., preached
sermon at Grace Episcopal Church last
night and confirmed q class of two
persons. The discourse was SPLEEN
did effort and deeply interested the
large congregation. The singing of the
choir was exceptionally line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
BELTS.

100 Gilt Belts to close at 19c. We have
also all of the new shades to match the dress
you arc wearing, including pure white.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

FIsH.-Since yesterday 5000 her.
ring and 100 shad have arrived at Fish
town. Herring sold at s3aSS.5O per
thousand and shad at S12a$14 per hun
dred.
The orders for fish exceed the supply,
and prices have advanced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
FRENCH ORGANIZES,

Lavender, Nile Green, Pink, Light Blue.
Lemon, and White All of the new shades to
be closed out at 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
SHIRT WAISTS.

Another new lot of Ladies' Shirt Waists
just arrived, which we take great pleasure in
showing to you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
SKIRTS.

We have few more of those Black Bro
caded Brilliantine Skirts left, which We ad-
vertised at So 80. A remarkable bargain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

The market To-Day was Oull With continued
light receipts Flour is Off 10 cents barrel
all around. Wheat and Corn are dull with
q slight decline in prices.
BALTIMORE, May 6-Flour dull. Wheat
steady; No 2 red spot 6sl9a69A May 6sa
6sA; July 671ba679s; Aug 671ha679s
southern wheat by sample 71a72; do on
grade 68a71. Corn easy; mixed spot and
May 34a341s; June 34asa34a July 35E
a35as; steamer mixed 325sa324 southern
white corn 351b asked; do yellow 36 asked,
Oats steady; No 2 white Western 25Aa26 !;
No 2 miIed do 241a bid. Rye steady No
41a42 for nearby, and 42a43 for Western.
Hay firm. Other articles unchanged.
CHICAGO, May 6.-Wheat-hlay Gu. bid
July G21sa62as; Sept 63a631s. Conway
29ib; July 29lb; Sept 3O5ss3OaA. Oats
July 10: Sept 19Aa19as Pork-July
May So 021baS 05; Sept So 20. Lard-Sept
SIS O5. Ribs-July 81 30; Sept 81 45.
Wheat opened firm. Corn opened steady.
NEW YORK May -Flour-state and
Western dull, easy and unchanged. Wheat
NO 2 red declined 14a3sc; quiet and steady
May 68lba69. Corn-No quiet and firm.
er; May So. Oats-No 2 dull and nominal
May 24Ri; July 24A; Western 21ba2S
Pork steady and unchanged. Lard quiet and
steady; steam rendered SIS 05.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET. May s.
cattle.-Common to fancy shipping steers
SO. 4Oa4. 45, exporters purchases being made
at So. SIS, and sales were largely around
So 90s4.15, stockers and feeders SD. 5Ca
$50; butchers stuff was 5a10c lower cows
and heifers So 50a3 so. and bulls 50 5Oa3
Texas cattle S3.50a4 10. Hogs.-The offer.
ings Of hogs were of poor quality, with coarse
mixed and rough heavy hogs more plentiful
sales were largely around $3.50, with heavy
lots at So. 10a3 so, mixed S330A3 60, and
light weights SO 40a3 10. Sheep Common
to fancy sheep were in demand at $2.5Os
$50, yearlings selling at So 90a4; Western
focks. which comprised large share of the
offerings, sold at $3.4Oa3 80; lambs sold al
So 90a5. 10 for common to prime droves.
WASHINGTON CATTLE MARKET, May 4
AT Union stock yards.-Cattle.-A few
Cattle were offered and sold as follows: Bes
4s41a good 31ha4c, medium 21Sa3c, com
mon 2a21hc per ID. Sheep and: Lambs
Some $50 sheep and lambs were ON the mar
ket and sold as follows: Sheep 2a3c per ID
Lambs 4s5c per III. Spring IamAs 6ba7A,
per ID. 10 Cows with calves s,ld from Sc
| to S45 each. Market good.
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,Itts,,,lri., 6asftte.
Z .,,,o.7 EVENING, MAY 6. 1896.
LOCAL MATTERS.

rp PRoBABILTIB.-For this
EEArHhh ni,bt and Thursday slightly
.t.'a i.lI 'JI,S northessterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

WARP.PRINTED TAFFETA, 81 inches
wide. Choice Persian and Dresden effects
100 per yard Regular price, $3.50 and
$165.
First floor ......................under skylight)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
PARASOLS.

We have nice line of Childrcn's Parosols,
Just received, 25c and Soc
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Black Brilliantine, which sold at Toe this
week, 6Oc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
For the Season.

AS result of recent purchases we offer
some remarkable values all along the line.
Four styles-Handsome black silk and
wool novelties, light weight and very rich
patterns. Goods worth from So to So per
yard; our price is $l.25 and $l75 46
inches wide. Three colorings in check tat
feta silk; most desirable of all summer IA
brics; regular 75c value our price soc.
A large range Of handsome Persian rib
bons; regular SOC quality our price 29c
A large range Of handsome styles Sc dress
ginghams fast colors and strictly reliable
make; from the great auction sale our
price SC.
Chamelon MORE, an attractive imitation
Of silks for waists; our price Sc per yard.
Handsome silk and linen plaid novelties,
silk and linen stripes, plain grass linens,
fancy dimities and Persian lappets. The
largest range of novelties in Ike wash
goods ever exhibited in this market.
v@>ONE PRCE@
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|. EICHBERG
& son.
CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, &c.
CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, &c.
THE TIDE CHANGES
POPULAR STYLES. POPULAR GOODS,
AND POPULAR PRICES

Have changed the tide of Popular Opinion
which has for some years past been rapidly
running to Washington.
Our line of Mems and Childrcn's Clothing
is acknowledged by both young and old to
ar surpass in style, quality and workmanship
any display ever made in this section. Our
prices, all goods being plainly marked with
small margins, are revelations in price max
ing and sturdy values that surprise and please
tho most economical buyers. a full line of
GENTS FURNISHINGS, HATS, TRUNKS
AND vALIsEs.
When in need of NECKWEAR see our rev
American B. & B. Dc Joinville Scarfs at soc,
equal in quality, coloring and style to those
costing 81 and 81 So.
Famous SWEET, ORR s. CO. oYERALLs
and COATS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

PLAIN CHANGEABLE TAFFETA. The
proper thing to wear under lace, grenadine
and grass cloth. Extra heavy quality, 75c
per yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

WARP-PRINTED TAFFETA, 20 inches
wide, Chine and small Dresden effects suit
able for entire dresses, 81. 90 per yard. Beg
ular price, 81 rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

BRoCADED TAFFETA, 20 inches wide
small figured effects, 69c per yard. Regula
price, 97lhc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

BLACK FIGURED TAFFETA, 20 inches
wide, 69c per yard. Regular price, S71hc,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06

The market to-day was dull with continued
light receipts. Flour is Off 10 cents a barrel
all around. Wheat and Corn are dull with
a slight decline in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-06
DRY GOODS.
v God Vard & Lotbrop.
10th. llth and F Sts.. N. ".
Silk Department..

Special sale of the fashion
able Tafetas in warp printed
persian, Dresden, &C. glace
and brocaded effects.