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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08
WILL CLAIM A MILLION.

Northwestern lows. Grain Dealers Will
Sue Several Roads.
Sioux CITY, May s.-The Association
OF Grain Dealers of Northwestern Iowa
in secret session here, has resolved to
commence suits in the federal court at
an early day against the Northwestern,
Milwaukee. Illinois Central, Sioux City
and Pacific, Burlington, Cedar Rapids
and Northern and Sioux City to recover
something like 81, 200, 900 alleged over.
charges made by the companies
during the past few years in grain
shipments from Northwestern Iowa
points, to Chicago. The North.
western in particular is alleged to have
frequently made much lower rates in
proportion to towns from 100 to $50
miles east of here than to those in this
section. The members of the associa-
ton will pool their interests in the suits
and six assignees will be chosen in
whose names all the actions will be
commenced. Attorney Spencer Smith
Of Council Bluffs will act as legal ad.
wiser for the grain dealers. The suits
will be brought under the interstate
commerce law.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

Pierre Daily Journal, 3: The contract
for printing for the State Of South Da-
kota was let Friday morning. Pierre
firms captured everything, by small
margins, from Longstaf j. Shannon, OF
Huron. The work will amount to about
81, 900. and a good share OF this money
will be expended here for hlgh-class
labor. w. G.. Yates & Co., Of the
Journal, captured two OF the classes out
Of the four-the printing OF the house
and senate bills and the reports OF all
the state officers. The two classes
amount to about 1900. Carter Publish
ing Co. got the second and fourth GLASSES
house and senate journals and print
ing Of the session laws. This Office will
commence work soon on State Auditor
Nipples biennial report, and will be
kept busy on reports until December l,
when the bill printing commences.
Brown il Saenger, of Sioux Falls; Daily
Capital, Pierre; and Longstatf & Shan
non, of Huron, were the unsuccessful
bidders.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08
MAY VOTE AGAIN
Methodist Conference Decides to
Send the Woman Question
Back
To the Churches to Be Again
Voted On--A Change in
Wording
Which would Obviate All Mat.
tiers in DiSpute-- Report of
the Committee.

CLEVELAND. May S.-The Methodist
conference was presided over by Bishop
Foss, and the devotional services were
read by the Rev. w. n Brodbech of
Chartertown Mass.
AS soon as some routine business had
been disposed of. the order of the day
was taken up, and DIR. w. J.. Kynett.
chairman of the committee on eligibil.
ity was recognized and presented the
report of the committee which had been
referred to them by the conference.
bility of women to vote in this conven.
ton is a constitutional one, and that
the general conference has the power
to interpret the constitution. The com.
mittee recommends the modification of
the constitution changing the qualif.
cations Of q delegate to the general
conference, by using the words clay
delegate" instead of layman, thereby
making admission Of women legal.
1--WE report further that this pro-
posed amendment be referred to the
annual conferences of the following
year, and that a two.thirds vote of the
general conference, and a three-fourths
vote of the annual conference be re.
quired to enact this recommendation
into a law. The report says that mas.
much as the question has not been
judicially passed upon, those having
seats OF the floor can retain them with.
out prejudice.
As soon as the report was completed,
DR.. Kynett said that neither party
surrendered. The views are the same,
but it was a concession by both parties.
BY q vote Of 1876 to SO, the conference
adopted the report Of the committee on
eligibility and refers the woman ques-
ton back to the churches to be voted
on again.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

The Masonic bodies of Aberdeen have
decided to begin the erection of their
magnificent temple. A tract OF land
125xl42 feet Just east OF the grain palace
has been purchased for a site. or the
building the Star says: 1t is intended
to invest about $4,000 in the new tenn
PIE and at the present prices OF labor and
material, this sum will erect a magniti'
building, an ornament to the city. The
building will be Masonic in character
substantially built OF brick and store.
1t will contain no office rooms but be
wholly devoted 20 the Masonic bodies
ln addition to the quarters for the
ordinary Masonic lodges, it will contain
a fine library and smoking room, parlors
for the ladies Of the Eastern Star and
a dining room.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

The city Of Springfield, the ''tother'
would-be normal schoo! town east OF the
Missouri, IN this state Is also taking a
yirtuOus spasm with the incoming adj
ministration. The council passed the
following resolution Whereas, our
honorable mayor makes special reques,
that nosaloon be allowed to exist in our
city, be it
Resolved. That We are in sympathy
with the mayor ir this matter; and tina,
we use all diligence to prevent any
saloon from being opened or operated
within our jurisdiction during our ad
ninistration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08
Railr Dads aud Relief As~sociations.

ST.. PAUL, May S.-A case involving
the status of railway relief associations
was argued before the United States
court Of appeals. The point involved
is whether the benefit paid by the asso-
citation to employees who are injured
releases the road from further liability.
The decision will be important IS the
associations are maintained by many
roads The attorneys Of Miller. the
plaintiff, claim the association is not Q
voluntary one. but that employees are
compelled to join.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08
Evading the Cigarette Eaw.

OTTUMwA. Ia, May S.-There il on
foot a plan by tobacco manufacturers
to defeat the ends Of the anti. cigarette
law. which goes into effect July 4. The
tobacco people have prepared . little
coffin nail" to take the place Of the
soon.to- be.lamented cigarette. It Is
made after the plan Of the victim of
the new law and only differs in that it
is done up in a light browa tobacco
wrapper instead Of paper.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

The city council Of Pierre has been
summoned to appear in court and mi
wer to the chrrge Of discrimination in
administering the finances OF the city.
Holders Of 10000 worth OF city warrants
had made a proposition to make a re-
ductioA on them il paid at once. The
council passed a resolution to accept the
offer, when representatives Of city bocd
holders brought an action to restrain
them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

10 a communication dated Edgerton.
Charles Mix county, to the Sioux Falls
Press, John w. Harding denies the re-
port that has been circulated in state
papers to the effect that he was a candi.
date for railroad commissioner in place
Of Geo. A. johnson, OF Mitchell. He
Gays the announcement Is made without
his knowledge or consent, aud that he ID
not q candidate for any state office.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

VIII Try to Force tn. sweet Railway
tompsnv TO Arb,tr.t-.
MILWAUKEE. May S-Ihe common
council took up the street railway
strike matter at a spa Ia. meeting and
adopted a resolution for the appoint.
ment Of a committee Of five aldermen
to act in conlunctlou with similar com.
mittees of the Merchants and Manu-.
facturers association and the street
railway emp Dyes union III an effort to
mediate Another resolution instructs
the city attorney TO take steps to vacate
the franchises Of the street railway
company un.es. the officers of that
company agree to submit the questions
at issue between them and their late
employees to arbitration. For the first
time since the strike began the police
admit that thu
situation 1. Becoming Serious.
Though the police force was strength
ened by s. specia. officers during the
morning. Mayor Rauchenberger and
Chief CT Police Jantzen. late in the aft.
ernoon. decided that. in view Of the
demonstrations during the day. 100 ad.
ditlona. officers should be sworn in at
once. Disturbances occur in all parts
of the city where attempts are made to
run cars. The new men are stoned.
car windows smashed. switches
plugged and other acts of violence
committed. The crowds are so strong
and scattered in numbers that the po.
lice are unable to preserve order. Few
cars are in operation and they are run
~irregularly.
Vice President Payne announced
that the company's officials would be
pleased to meet the committees ap.
pointed by the common council and
Merchants association. but that they
had nothing to mediate. and nothing
in that line would be entertained, Mr..
Payne said. under no consideration
would the street car officials meet any
delegation from labor organizations.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08
Binder Irvine Prices.

SALTWATER. Mimi, May S.-By &C.
ton Of the board Of prison managers
Minnesota farmers will secure their
binder Irvine cheaper this year than
ever before. the following being the
seasons price per pound: Manila and
sisal. 9 cents; standard. 6 cents; sisal. s
cents. These prices are for car load
lots only. q cent per pound extra being
charged on orders for less amounts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

NASHVILLE. Tenn. May S-The
Democratic convention Of Tennessee to
nominate circuit judges was in session
but even minutes. The incumbents,
Judges s. F Watson Of Sumner. NJ. NJ.
Neal Of Gibson and r. II. Carton Of
Hamilton were renominated.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

John Longstaf, Of Beadle county, is a
prominent candidate for the nomination
Of state auditor on the republican ticket.
Mr.. Longstsff is one OF the solid citizens
ofsHuron and greatly esteemed by his
scitizsns, . pretty Ire indication thst he
isEorthy q confidence. From what we
know Of Longstaff we Judge that his
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

NEW YORK. May S.-Cornelius s.
Bushnell of New Haven. Conn. died
here. aged 81 years. The deceased was
connected with John Ericsson. the
noted inventor. furnishing the money
with which to build the famous moni.
tor Bushnell has made and lost sew.
eral fortunes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

The two year old daughter, the only
child, of Geo. NJ. Clark, the Milbank
forger. died last Tuesday. Clark had
just been sent back to Jail 10 default OF
$4,000 bail.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08
Thu Elevator slid.

Browns VALLEY. Mimi, May g.
Westfall & Dufbin's elevator slid of
lite foundation during the night. The
building was full OF wheat
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

habits and experiences fit him in a
John will make a good one and he will
probably get the nomination and
election.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

We have summer underwear for men
at 25, so and IS cents, ribbed and plain.
Chas. Kaufman & Bros.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

We have just got 10 a new invoice o
elegant spring suits.
Chas. Kaufman & Bros.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

The new Aberdeen city council has cut
down salaries of city officers Is to 80 per
cent below last years amounts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08
They Hav. No s.cond Choice.

OTrUMwA, Ia. May s.-Ths Courier
prints . consensus Of expressions as to
the second choice Of Iowa delegates
All declare they are for Allison first.
last and all the time.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

Mothers, buy your boy one Of our
g spring suits. They are cheap and
durable. Chaa. Kaufman & Bros.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

Investigation by the Fiaancs COMMITTEES
WASHINGTON, May S.IThe senate
has passed the PETER bond resolution
so as to provide for the investigation
by the finance committee-yeas 81.
nays 8.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

Our young mems suits are the very
latest. We can tit your purse.
Chas. Kaufman j. Bros.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08

NEW PAYNEsvILLE, Mimi, May g.
The public schools are opened at ,
o'clock in the morning. instead Of 3 tc
avoid the excessive heat Of the after.
noon; they dismiss at 2:30.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08
Incorporated q Railroad Company

Incorporated . Railroad Com Psny.
FARGO, N. D.. May S,-The Fargo
and Northwestern Railway company
was organized here with a capital
stock Of $500. 600. The road will run
to Sherbrooke via Hunter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-08
The DAILY
FRIDAY MAY 8, 1886.
TO ADVERTISE RS.

TO ADVERTISERS.
The DAILY LEADER makes Q special feature OF
furnishing information concerning the advantages
aud resources of the city OF Madison and OF the
state at large emitting IL to the patronage OF ad-
7ertisers Of every class.
J. p. STAHL, Proprietor.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
5 MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.


When Mr.. Charles Frohman was recently
represented as having made an offer of
$4,000 for a good play there was a good
deal of doubt cast upon the sincerity of
the offer. This proposition, whether made
in good faith or bid for the privilege
of reading lot of American works in the
hope of finding one of value, certainly en-
phasized the fact that good plays are
scarce and also the fact that play of
merit is profitable property. Certainly
Mr. Frohman needs no better evidence of
the dearth of acceptable comedies than he
gives in sending out a company of capable
people in such play as Thoroughbred"
which was seen at the Coates last night.
This comedy, which comes from England,
and with the exception Of one character is
entirely of England, also refutes the argu-
ment that the American people will ac-
cept almost any old thing provided it bears
a foreign stamp.
1t is rather difficult to estimate the value
of Mr.. Lumley's comedy according to any
given standard, for its class is but vaguely
defined. 1t is quite farcical at times, and
yet it aspires to represent the legitimate
aristocracy of the English turf, as well as
other persons of representative types, and
frequently discusses with Surl0uS refeC-
tion the relations of the English and the
American people to each other. AS a COM
edy 1t lacks funny things, as a farce it
needs snap and as play it is without vital
interest. 1t is not even sufficiently suggest
i've of forthcoming interest at any time to
keep an audience in an expectant mood
in lieu of unsatisfactory beginnings.
The only novel scene of the play is the
last act. where most of the players are
much occupied with immense drag on
the top of which lunch is spread while
varously interested spectators are waiting
for particular race to be run on the ad-
joining turf. This situation. which brings
to a climax the only complication of the
story, is really very amusing one, es-
pecially as Mr.. Seabrooke, Mr.. Norris and
Mr.. Butler appear in the disguise of min
strels and are obliged to sing and dance to
keep up appearances.
Mr.. Seabrooke, who is a comedy artist
of peculiar gifts. and who has made him
self a favorite. is so inadequately supplied
in this play as to prove a serious disap-
pointment to his friends. Mr.. Davenport
another actor who deserves high rank and
who has played exacting roles with distin-
guished credit in this city. plays the Amer
lean whom the English dramatist tried to
make very good fellow and just missed
making very stupid one. Miss Kate Hol-
loway Fisher Mrs. Rimple, and Miss
Maud White as Della Rimple, have really
satisfactory roles in the play. and they are
both done cleverly. Miss Lucille Num-. Mr..
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
Keller Plead. Guilty of Murder.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. s-(Special0 Will
lam Keller, who killed Dick Stumpr a year
ago. was, upon the recommendation of
Prosecuting Attorney Duncan. permitted
TO plead guilty to murder in the second de-
gree. and was sentenced to twelve years
at hard labor in the penitentiary. Keller
was paying attentions to Kumpff's sister
and was told to keep away from the
Stumpff home. For this, Keller committed
the murder
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10

william Norris, Miss Louise Davis and Mr..
Edwin Thanhauser all labor earnestly but
ineffectvely with their respective parts.
Mr.. H. NJ. Pitt does the artistic old turf
man exceedingly well. The engagement
will close Wednesday night. There will be
a Wednesday matinee.
Chicago, Nov. 9.-The Great Northern.
Chicago's newest and finest theater, on
Jackson street near Dearborn, was opened
tonight by A. NJ. Palmer, who will be the
manager. The play was "HeartseaSe," a
four-act romance by Joseph / c. Clark and
Charles Kline. The house was packed to
the doors. Manager Palmer, In response to
calls, made a speech in which he promised
to do all in his power to make it the lead
ing comedy theater in America. The play,
though performed under great difficulties,
owing to the newness of everything, was
we'll received.
Chicago, Nov 9.-Wilton Lackaye, assist
ed by strong dramatic organization, pre-
sented "Dr. Belgraff" at Hooley's theater
tonight.
"Dr. Belgraff." which is by Charles Klein,
Is an intense play in which mesmeric influ-
ences are the main and not merely an ac-
cidental feature. The production was COM
plete In every detail and Mr.. Lackaye, as
we'll as Marie Wainwright and c. W.
Couldock made distinctive hits.
ter was crowded to its fullest capacity to-
night to witness the first performance of
Roaring Dick and Company" the new
play by Maurice Barrymore, in which the
author himself played the leading role. that
Of Roaring Dick. The play was a decided
success. Among Mr.. Barrymore's support
ing artists were W. ]. Lemoyal, Leslie AL
len. c. A. Smiley. Edith Crane and an aux
iliary force of 200 people. The sensation
of the evening was made by a children's
carnival. which was very unique affair
the curtain going up on this scene no less
than five times.
The president and Mrs Cleveland, secre-
tary Carlisle and Mrs. Carlisle and a dele
cation Of the Lambs Club, of New York,
attended the performance.
Washington, Nov. 9-The new and hand
some Columbia theater in this city was.
dedicated tonight by H. Grau's Metropol-
itan English opera company, before a
fashionable audience. The auditorium was
artistically decorated in green, gold and
bronze; seats ], 400, and the gilt proscenium
frame Is f1naked on each side by six boxes
drapped with yellow damask. "Il rrova-
tore was the opera. Januschowsky, Payne
Clark, Lizzie Manichol and William Mer-
tens sang the leading roles. The opening
was an artistic and financial success.
St Louis, Mo-, Nov. 9.-Arrangements
have been completed by the managers
of the Bostonians for a tour through the
South with that famous opera company, i,
This is the first time in the history of the
company that it has sung In the South
The company, which Is singing in the Cen
tury theater here this week, was notified
of the new departure to-day.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
A CONTRACTOR MISSING.

w. ID. Crawford, Who Is Building the
New Wesfport Library, Cannot BE
Found-Foul Play Feared.
The little city of Westport is somewhat
worked up over the apparent disappear
ance of w. D. Crawford, a contractor, who
lives with his son at 1892 Locust street.
Mr.. Crawford left his home about . o'clock
Sunday afternoon. and since that time has
not been seen
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
st. Joseph Woolen MIlI..

st. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. Arrangements
fo- the reopening of the Buell. wooden mills
are we'll under way, and business will be
resumed the latter part of this week or
the first of next week. Superintendent
Custer says the outlook for business in
his line is good
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
Young Wife Take. Poison.

Nevada. Mo-, Nov. 9.-(SpeciaL) Mrs.
Thomas Harrison. wife of Lake township
farmer. committed suicide on Saturday
evening by taking strychnine. The couple
had separated some months ago, and on
Saturday they met for reconciliation.
They were unable to agree and Mrs. Har-
rfson took the poison in her husbands
presence. Both are from prominent FAM
lilies. They had been married only q year.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
j. l.. BROWN GUILTY.
Federal Jury Says He Hns Been Mall
ing Improper Letters.

]. L. Brown was yesterday found guilty
in the federal court of sending improper
letters through the mails to young women
who applied to him for positions for STEM
ographers. Brown is president of the
Western Meat and Refrigerator Express
line and also is engaged in manufacturing
enterprise in Rosedale. He denied writing
the letters in question.
The trouble arose Il et spring whom cop,
plant was made to the federal authorities
by Miss Lulu McCubbin. of Breckinridra
who was stopping at the Y. W. c. A. homo
Another complaint was made by Miss pat
terson, who lived in Kansas CITY. Kas
They had answered the advertisements
which Brown put in a paper here under
me name OF Thomas White, and in reply
receiving letters highly insulting, tbey
claimed. Brown was arrested when he
called for the mail.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
DIR. S. r. stofer Arre.ted.

DR.. s. r. Stofer. of 4Os Indiana avenue. was
arrested yesterday on a charge of failing
to report a case of contagious disease. He
attended Jennie, the 7-year-old daughter OF
A. L. Rutherford. Of 3225 Smart avenue,
who died October and reported the cause
of death to be Group. Since then 1t Is
claimed the board of health has ascertained
the little girl died of diphtheria.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
Drummer Arrested for Forgery.

Cleveland. o., Nov. 9.-Frank E. Norton,
travelling salesman of Boston. is locked
up at the Central police station on the
charge Of passing forged checks. A num-
ber of bogus checks was found upon his
person when he was searched by the police.
Norton says he comes from one of the best
families Of Massachusetts and attributes
his downfall to drink.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
A Missouri Farmer. Suicide,

Fort Scott. Kas.. Nov. 9.-tspecial) De-
spondent over the death of his wife, Carl
Peterson. a well known farmer of Vernon
county, who resided near Clayton, six
miles east of this city, ended his life with
poison some time last week. The body
was found in haystack this morning.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
Famine Riot. in India.

Bombay, Nov. 9.-Serious rioting occurred
yesterday at Shelapur. A band of 5000 men
looted 1900 bags of grain. The efforts of
the police We're of no avail and, therefore,
they fired upon the mob. killing four men
and wounding six. A further outbreak is
feared, as Shelapur is one .of the worst
famine districts OF the presidency.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-11-10
Month. Of Idlene,, to End.

Connersvile, Ind, Nov. 9.-The large
furniture factories. carriage works, found
r1es, machine shops and other manufacture
ing enterprises here are preparing for the
immediate resumption of business, after
having been practically idle for months. A
large number of employees are affected.