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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
A MODERN NAVAL BATTLE.
Ths Spectacle Il . Grand One and the Ex.
Derience Thrilling.

Ths Spectacle Il . Grand One and the Ex.
yerience Thrilling.
A layman has no conception of the
awful nature of battle in modern naval
vessels. Even the cruisers have steel
sides, and the air of the inclosed spaces
is very confined. The din made by the
impact Of heavy projectile against
these metal sides is awful beyond de-
scription- wore cotton in my ears, but
in spite of that, am stin deaf from that
cause. The engineers in the Chen Yuen
stuck to their work even when the tenn
perature of the engine room was above
200 degrees F. The skin of their hands
and arms was actually roasted off, and
every man was blinded for life, the sight
being actually scared out.
Late in the action, after my hair had
been burned off and my eyes SO impaired
by injected blood that could only see
out of one of them, and then only BY
lifting the lid with my fingers, was
DESTROYS of seeing how the enemy was
delivering his fire. As groped my way
around the protected deck hundred
pound shell pierced the armor about 10
inches in front of my hand. In a second
my hand touching the steel. was SO
burned that part Of the skin was left
upon the armor. That shows how in
tense is the heat engendered by the i'm
pact of a shot and how rapidly the steel
conducts that heat.
One shell struck an open gun shield
of the Chen Yuen early in the action,
and glancing thence passed through the
open port. Seven gunners were killed
and Is wounded by that shot. Early in
the fight the maxim gun in our foretop
was silenced. The holes pierced by a
shell could be seen from the deck. Aft
er the fight we found the officer and men
on duty there all dead and frightfully
mangled. That one shell had wrought
the havoc.
The detonations of the heavy cannon
and the impact of hostile projectiles
produce conclusions that actually rend
the clothing off. The Chinese soldiers
deserve all credit for their courage and
obedience in that action. No duty was
too difficult or dangerous. When the
Chen Yuen's forecastle was ablaze from
Jap shells. I ordered several officers to
cross the shell swept place to fight the
fire. They shirked that duty, but when
called upon the men to volunteer to
follow me they did it promptly, and the
ship was saved. 1t was while ON this
duty that a shell passing between my
legs threw me aloft and let me down
upon the deck with such violence that I
became unconscious and was out of the
fpht All IF tho OfficerS hoHvovar xvoro
not towards. On my ship were several
who had been educated in this country,
and they were as brave and devoted as
men could be. Others, however, We're in
the safest place they could find amid
ships.-Captain McGif1in in Mail and
EXPRESS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
A Very Honest View.

The young man whose salary wasn't
long enough by several lengths to reach
to all the points he wanted it to had
been harassed that morning by numer-
Gus persons with bills and bills and bills.
About noon, at which time he had lost
count Of them, his landlady's husband
appeared with another for the past
months provender.
whats this?" he asked. displaying
considerable annoyance.
Your board bill for the month.
"Well, I'll not pay it," he exclaimed,
throwing it on his desk. ''Do all you
people think have no use for money ex-
cept to pay bills WITH" and he invited
the caller to get out.-Detroit Free
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
IRISH MUD CABINS.

How the Dingy Dwelling Places Are Con-
structed and Furnished.
The mud cabin in Ireland consists Of
two rooms and possibly q small semide-
tached clubhouse which is used as o store
room for perishable articles There is
not chink in the walls or thatch save q
narrow chimney, which seldom If ever
answers its purpose. The doorway faces
the east and emits the smoke. What lit
tie light penetrates inside through the
tiny window discloses the deep choco-
late stain from the eternal turf reek
which pervades the atmosphere Of the
interior, and literally paints walls, roof
and furniture a uniform color. The fur
niture is rough and also scanty, a few
stools atoning for the occasional COM
plete absence of chairs.
The mud floor is always more or less
wet from the patter of the children g
bare feet or from the animals which
have free access to the house. At night
there is a goodly company within the
walls of this spacious mansion. In the
inside room there are two or three box
beds or berths, where the children sleep,
according to their age and sex. From
8 to IL is not an uncommon number
in family. In the state berth in the
calliogh, or recess at the side of the
hearth, the father and mother repose un-
screened from the live stock of the farm
and breathe the same atmosphere as some
eight quadrupeds besides the poultry.
Pigs, cattle, dogs, cats, and probably a
horse or donkey, have their bed space re-
spectively, and jealousy resent any en-
croachment by bedfellow.
Astonishing as it may appear, there
are hardly any disagreeable odors. The
overpowering smell of the peat smoke
evidently acts as complete disinfectant,
and fortunately it is innoxious to the in
habitants of the howell Equally astonish-
ing is the fact that the whole commu.
nifty is in comparative harmony, and
even the babies rarely cry. There il
plenty of occupation for all the family
who are able and willing to work, the
mother doing little else but nurse the
youngest infant. Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
Max O'Rell as . 'slugger."

Max O'Rell tells many stories about
other people. Here is one that in Mont
real he told about himself. When lee
turing in an Australian bush town, he
waxed eloquent ON the athletic feats Of
Britons. AFTER each assertion came o
deep toned It's a lie from q drunken
auditor. The interruptions became un-
bearable. Give me a stop Of five min
utes,' said Max to his audience. OF
went his coat, down jumped the lectur-
er, and in a moment he had collared the
interrupter and bundled him out If
had known you meant to do that, said
the manager, I'D have charged double
prices. And he could easily have got
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
WHEN SHE GOES sv.

When she goes BY with head erect.
A springtide blossom fair and sweeA
] wonder II she can't suspect
How heads are turned along the streeA
Or how I try to catch her eye
And win . smile when she goes By.
When she goes by with wind tossed curls
And cheeks where winter roses blow.
She quite eclipses all the girls
It's been my happiness to know.
Oh. how those fairy feet do ny,
No lettering. when she goes BY.
When she goes by, gay, debonair.
With graceful swaying figure. though
To follow her ! do not dare.
Ny heart is taken into tow,
And can only long and sigh
And rail at fate when she goes by.
Detroit Free Pres
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
Pope's Favorite.

Pope deemed the Essay on Man" his
most polished production, but was SO
fond Of revising his poetry that the
printed copy contained almost one mar
ginal note for every line. II his wishes
had been fully carried out, the second
edition would have had so many changes
as to be practically new work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
w0olena.

Never put away for the summer .
woolen garment of any kind that Is
spotted with grease or soiled with mud
Grease il astonishingly attractive to
moths, and all the unbrushed clothes
"age" rapidly. Ammonia for all black
goods, and a delicate mixture Of ether,
ammonia and CASTLE soap for colored
ones, may be advised.-Philadelphis
Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
Poets and Poems.

II begin to feel like my poems,
sighed the poet to the cruel lady who
had said nay to his gentle appeal
SIN what respect, play:,
81 have been rejected SO often. -
Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06
|i356lt!|ij1llIli!|f| i1!jI;]

are the most POWERFUL. s:re. PROMPT and RK-
IAELE. OF this Nind in the market The original
ana only genuine WONAS's SALVATION. Ask
your druggist II he don't keep them. Write direct
TO M and wc will send it direct upon receipt Of
price, 81, scaled. by mail prepaid. A. j. Reies
Fourth avenue and Twenty-third street. Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06

Music resembles poetry. In each are
namelcss graces which no methods teach,
aud which a masters hand alone can
reach. Pope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06

The Allegheny river was called by
the Delaware Indians the Welikhanne,
"fair water" Several other names were
given to this stream by the early ex-
plrers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-06

The coasts Of the world are protected
by 8, 20s lighthouses
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
CITY COUNCIL.
Reports Received, Petitions Heard, Bill
and Salaries Allowed-Oondition Of
the Treasury.

The city council met in regular session
last evening all members being present
except Aldermen Farley and Irish.
The reports OF treasurer, street CON-
missioner and superintendent Of water
works were placed on lille. The latter
showed collected for the month of July
$52.63.
A requisition from the clerk Of court
for two names for jurors resulted in the
drawing of Geo. Beck and J. L. Thomp.
son..
The bond of Peter NJ arquart for $500
as assessor was approved.
The petition Of Geo. Bolles ct al. for
extension of watermains from the cor.
ner OF Union avenue, west on Madison
street to the west side of Chicago
avenue, was referred to waterworks
committee.
Bills for contingent expenses Of city
government and salaries OF all officials
were audited and allowed.
According to the treasurer's report the
balances on hand in the several funds
are as follows: Streets, S467; light and
fuel, s159.O9; interest, s57S. 50; salary
S41.26 waterworks fund S4S8.82; fire de-.
partment, s1OO.O9.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
At Fairm0nt MIMI. August IJtl
and 10Th.

~ A"ss
and 10th.
A grand musical festival, will be he'd
at Fairmont park, August 18th and 10th,
and promises to be by far the best thing
ever held there. The talent is of q
superior order, and embraces the fame u
Slayton Jubilee Singers OF nine artists,
Magnolia Male Qu~artette, Colored Lady
Quartette, Nolan T. Washington,
Whistler; Bass Robinson, comedian;
Chas. Moore, Baritone; Edward Thomas,
bassn; Mae Estella Action, prima donna;
Edith Adams, v~iolincellist; Anna Lee
D~arnbrou9h, reader; Jeanne Scott, con.
cert pianist; J.. Arthur Looming, i'm
p~ersonator and monologuist.
On Sunday, August 16, there will be
two grand concerts.
For this festival the Chicago, Milwau
kee, and st. Paul railway will sell OK.
excursion tickets to Fairmont and return
on Sunday, August 16. Special excur.
sion trains will be run to accommodate
all whOmay wish to attend on that date
and enjoy the day at this beautiful
resort.
SPECIAL excursion train on Sunday the
10th, will leave Madison at 6 o'clock a.
m. Fare for the round trip from Madi-
son to Fairmont and return 1925 which
includes admission tn the Grand Con.
cert and all privileges OF the park
grounds. H. r. WooD, Agent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
WILL BE A GREAT CASE.

Legal Battle for the Fair Millions to Be-
gin In Earnest.
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 7.-After
months of skirmishing and sparring for
position among the army Of attorneys
involved, order has been finally secured
In the Fair litigation and the trial of
one of the greatest will contests in the
history of the United States is now at
hand. By an order issued by Judge
Slack. the merits of the SO called ''pen-
Gil will" the document produced by
Mrs. Nettie r, Craven, as the last ties.
tamentary disposition by Millionaire
James G. Fair. of his millions of money
and property, is to be decided at once
and legal pickering OF the part of the
lawyers will give way to a determine
ton of questions of fact and issue.
Twenty Millions Involved.
Fair has been dead almost two years,
but not until the present time has a
definite move in the complicated legal
fight been made. There have been
motions and counter-motions, demurr-
ers and cross complaints, and all the
other endless tactics for which law and
lawyers are famous. Some twenty
millions are involved III this, the big
gest law suit Of California, and almost
As many endeavors have been
made to postpone the final trial
Of the case. A will has been
stolen from under the very nose OF
the court clerks, and a second will filed,
A widow has arisen, by virtue of hel
assertion that she was married by con,
tract to the mining king, TO claim
s 1900, 900 of his property. and has filed
deeds to substantiate her claims.
George A. Knight thinks he can win
a case for his client, Charles l.. Fair,
and disable Mrs. Craven and her claims
in 60 days. But others doubt Knight
ability to settle the question so quickly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
Two " saved.

Mrs. Phoeba Thomas of Junction City,
ILL.,, was told by her doctors she had
consumption and that there was no hope
for her, but two bottles Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery completely cured her
and she says it saved her life. Mr.
Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida street, San
Francisco, suffered from a dreadful
cold, approaching consumption, tried
without result everything else then
bought q bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery and in two weeks was cured
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such re-
suits, Of which these are san. Piles, that
prove the wonderful efficacy OF this med.
icine in coughs and colds. Free trial
bottles at G. II. Woods drug store
Regular size SOC and 81.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07

GARY. S. d., Aug.7.-Captain Abram
Harkins is dead. He was a veteran of
two wars-a soldier i'll the Mexican wal
and a captain in the Second Minnesota
infantry. Captain Harkins he'd many
positions of public trust. He was post
master of Rochester, Mimi. from 1871
until 1888. He represented his district
in the Legislature of Minnesota and
after coming to South Dakota was elect
ed to represent Deuel. county in the
legislature. At the time of his death
he was IS years old.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
HAD AN ADVENTURE.

Honolulu Millionaire Held Up in San
Franeisco-Bullet in His Hat.
San Francisco, Aug. flames
A. Campbell, a Honolulu millionaire,
who disappeared last Monday, returned
with a bullet hole through his hat and
an exciting tale about an adventure
with robbers. Campbell says that while
he was drinking in a private room in q
saloon, he vas confronted by two
masked men who demanded money.
The millionaire refused the demand,
and in the fight that followed, a bullet
went through his hat and Campbell
says he was robbed and kept a prisoner
for two days. When released he was
given q nickel for car fare.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
THE CITY.
e RREvlrlEA

OCAL BREvlTlEA.
NJ. d. ,tcGillivary returned from
Sioux City.
E. G. Price of Winfred is night clerk
at the Lake Park.
Mrs. B. X. Martin, Of St. Ausgsr, Iowa,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Nc
Govern.
Nudge Palmer arrived with Senator
Pettigrew this evening and will assist at
the rally.
E. Kramer, manager OF Kaufman Bros.
store, departed for Chicago, to lay in a
fall stock OF clothing.
%Melvin Griggsby and Andy Lee pop
ulist candidate for governor, went north
to Volga to. night to hold a rally.
, Weather report: Generally fair to-
Z night and Saturday except probably
showers 10 east portion tonight.
Southerly winds.
NThe populist rally this evening will be
IN the courthouse yard where an arc
l!ghtis being put up for lighting pur-
poses. Senator Pettigrew will address
the gathering from the courthouse steps.
Senator r. F. Pettigrew arrived on the
afternoon train and will address
the citizens of Lake county at the court.
house this evening on the issues Of the
day. The Wentworth band will be in
attendance to enl,ven the occasion with
music.
The republican rally billed for to- NOR
row evening has been changed to Tues
day evening when Gen. Hugh j. Camp
bell of Yankton and Gen. Beadle of this
city will both address the citizens OF
Lake county. Keep in mind the new
date.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l. Clark
will be panied to learn hat their little
eleven months old boy died at l o'clock
this afternoon. The child has been all
ing for nearly two months but recently
was taken with bowel complaint which
complicated troubles to the extent OF
wearing out the little frame with
much suffering The funeral services
will be held at 10 q. m. to.
> morrow at the house, the Rev. w. j.
' Cleveland officiating.
Aberdeen News, 5: The grain firm OF
McCaul, Webster h Co., hts made sever
al purchases and shipments OF new
wheat at it's elevators and houses in the
southeastern part of the state where
threshing commenced in a small way
several days lao. No wheat has been
threshed in this locality, SO far as known
but every preparation is being made FOL
it and next week will likely see some Of
the machines at work. Mr.. McCaul
places the yield In the state at last years
notch, and believes Brown county will
have alost the same average that it had
last season. Much of the late sowu
grain, deemed almost a failure two OF
three weeks ago, is filing nicely under
the favorable influence of recent show.
ers and is likely to give good yields
MI. McCaul has not had time to get re.
turns on his shipment OF the '96 produc CT
and cannot say how it will grade. Some
OF the grain in southeastern countries
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
Roads Failed tn A1ree.

CHICAGO, Aug. THE Chicago-St.
Paul lines held Il special meeting here
TO try and arrange a division of the
eastbound immigrant business from the
Northwest. thereby getting the Soc
into the 'emigrant agreement. No
agreement was reached.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy iu Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whisky nor other intoxi-
cant, but acts as a tonic and alternative,
1t acts mildly on the stomach and bow.
els, adding strength and giving tone to
the organs, thereby aiding Nature in the
performance of the functions. Electric
Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids
digestion. Old people will find it just OK.
actly what they neod. Price fifty cents
and $1.OO per bottle at c. H. Woods
drug store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
The Nebraska Republican League,

LINCOLN. Neb., Aug. The annual
convention of the Nebraska State
League of Republicans convened here
with 1000 delegates present. President
Frank Collins presided.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07

HUM UDWCcO BR1t OF mOke cur
Life Away
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about No-To-Bac, the harmless, guaran.
teed tobacco habit cure that braces up
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strength, vigor and manhood. You run
no physical or financial risk, as No-To-
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guarantee to cur or money refunded.
Book free. Address Sterling Remedy
Co., New York or Chicago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07

PORTLAND. Me-. Aug. speaker
Thomas B. Reed was nominated by ac-
clamation for a tenth consecutive term
in congress by the Republican conven-
ton of the First district.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
Named a Free Silver Democrat.

PARKERsBURG. W. Va, Aug. THE
Populist state nominating convention
convened here. A free silver Democrat
was nominated foI governor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07

Many a days work is lost by SICK
headache, caused by indigestion and
stomach troubles. DeWitt's Little Early
Rlsers are the most effectual pill for
overcoming such difficulties.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
r DAILY LEADER
MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1896.

Local Time ahle.
Chicago. Milwaukee h 81. Paul K railway, which
:ook effect, sunday May 4, 1856:
TRAINS GOING EAST.
Passenger, No. 4, departs II 10 4. m.
Freight, No. 81, departs 6:45 a. m.
TRAINS come WEST,
Way freight, No. VI, departs 4:l0 p. n.
TRAINS FRom THE EAsr.
Passenger, No. 1, arrives $50 p. IN.
Freight, No. IS, arrives ? 90 p. NJ.
TRAINS PROM rHg WEST.
Freight, MOSS arrives 10 40 O. m.
Ali the above trains carry passen gers: but
freights only when passengers are provided with
tickets.
\ Passenger trains going east make connection
1t Egan for all points south.
MADISON d BRISTOL LINE.
Passenger going north. departs 400 p. III.
Passen ger from north arrives, IL a. IN.
H. X. WOOL. Local Agent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07

Theories OF cure may be discussed at
length by physicians, but the sufferers
want quick relief; and One Minute
Cough Cure will give it to them. A safe
cure for children. It is "the only harm.
les remedy that produces immediate
results"
! FRANK Smith.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07

For sale-six room house with two
acres of land. Shade and fruit trees-a
bargain for some one wanting q good
home with plenty of land.
CHAs. B. KENNEDY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
cent
off on
Ladies
TAN OxFORDs
TAN OXFORDS

sdont believe there's a class of people anywhere who knows a
round dollars worth so we'll as the Madison public. And there is 10
class that appreciates real bargains S we'll as they. Our increasing
shoe business indicates this clearly. The people get what we adver-
tie. In our general sale Ladies Tan Oxforls will PLAY an important
part. See them-try them-buy them. We have other seasonable
goods which we re making very close prices on.
d. MCkINNON.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07

Don't trifie away time when you have
cholera morbus or diarrhPa. Fight
them in the beginning with DeW,tt's
Collie and Cholera Cure. You don't have
to wait for results, they are instantaneous
and it leaves the bowels In healthy con
dition.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
Bucklin's Arnica Salye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
YER Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed te give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
ten cents per box. For sale by c. H.
Wood.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07

Type writer for sale. Apply to Rev
W j. Cleveland.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
was damaged by too much moisture af-
ter it had been cut.

For rent-six room house.
CHAs. B. KENNEDY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-07
Personal.

FREE-G page medical reference book
to any person afflicted with any special,
chronic or delicate disease peculiar to
their sex. Address the leading
physicians and surgeons of the United
States, DR.. Hathaway & Co., Corner
Nebraska and Fourth streets, Sioux
City, Iowa.
"Boys will be boye,' but you can't af,
ford to lose auy Of them. Be ready for
the green apple season by having De
Wits Collie and Cholera Cure in the
house.
FRANK SMITH.