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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-26
GIVES UP IT'S CHARTER.
Fargo Odd Fellows Find 1t Tmpossibl
to Obey the Supreme Lodge.


to Obey the Supreme Lodge.
FARGO, N. D., Feb. 26.-Northern
Light lodge, l. o. o. F., has held its
last meeting and its charter will be
turned over to Grand Master McCon.
vile. This action arises out Of the or.
der of the supreme lodge to pay back
81 900. alleged to have been illegally
used from funds contributed after
the big fire of 1898, by Odd
Fellows all over the United States.
The supreme lodge demanded payment
of 81, 800 this year and security for the
balance. The lodge offered to pay 10
per cent annually, which offer was re.
fused. The members put the lodge
property in the hands of a receiver and
decided to throw up the charter. The
result will De closely watched, as the
members now stand suspended.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-26
ICE GORGE IN THE PLATTE.

Streets Of schuyler. Neb. Likely to Soon
lse Under Waite.
SCHUYLER, Neb., Feb 26.-The ice
gorge in the Platte river at this point
remains unbroken, and the water run
ming over stretch from eight to ten
miles of territory, along the north side
of the river. continues and rapidly adds
to the damage previously mentioned
cutting away of valuable farming and
hay lands and accretions of sand. The
water is IL inches higher than hereto
fore, and if it rises little more, the
streets of Schuyler will be under water.
The cold nights few days since, fas.
tened the gorge more securely and
there will be no release now until a
heavy thaw comes. The Burlington
and Missouri trestles are in danger.
The night passenger train was kept on
the other side, the pass engers walking
in, a distance of mile and half. Sow
eral families have had to abandon their
homes
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building Zig Ships.

DULUTH, Feb. 26.--The Wolvin syn.
dicate of this city has closed con-
tract with the Chicago Shipbuilding
company for another very large steel
steamer. 1t is to be delivered at the
opening of navigation in 1897, and will
be 4O6 feet keel, 4S feet beam and 2s
feet deep. She will be practically a
duplicate of the steamer Zenith City,
built by the Chicago company for the
same people.
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without Cleveland.s Autograph.

|, WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The bill au-
thorizing the Arkansas and Choctaw
/. Railway company to operate a railway
n IN the Choctaw Nation, and the bill
p granting right of way to the Brainerd
), md Northern Minnesota railway COM
lany through the Leech Lake and
Chippewa reservations, Minnesota, have
3 lecome laws without the presidents
tlgnature.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-26

Friends and Neighbors Turn Out En-
Masse 60 Pay u Last Tribute.
PITCHERS, N. c., Feb. 28.-Funeral
services over the remains Of Edgar w.
Nye were conducted by Rector H. p.
Phelps and Rev. Thomas c. Wetmore,
at Calvary Episcopal church, one mile
north Of this place. The people Of the
community turned out en- masse to pay
their last earthly tribute to their dis.
tinguished and warm. hearted neighbor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-26

So>TH ST.. PAU Feb 8 1896.
HOGS-Market DC lower: closing weak.
Range of prices, ;3.75d3SO.
CATTLE Opening steady closing weak
on common stuff.
SHEEP-Desirable gr,de> in demand;
common grades dull. Lambs are selling
a. S4.OJ; muttons, -.
Receipts: Hogs, 1850; cattle, 315; calves,
50; sheep, 2OI.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-26
Confessed to lwo slurosrs.

CREsroN, Ia, Feb. 26.-James Pal
son, an inmate Of the Union county
poor house, confessed ON his death
bed to two murders. He said he killed
the chief of police Of Oklahoma City
about four years ago and man in
Yankton, S. D., some years since.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-26

Chicago Grain aud Provisions.
CHICAGO, Feb. 25. 1894
CLOSlSI PRICES
WHEAT - February, CSC: May
6'3sc; June, 67Hc; July, 67hc
CORN-February, .9Nc; May, 3lc
July &c: September, 3:A@32.c.
OATS-February,2 ,2OAc; May, II July
81 nc; September. 21H@2l1zc.
PORk-Fsbruary, s97O; May, as5;
July, $lo12x.
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Heir to q Vast Estate.

BURLINGTON, Ia. Feb. 26.-Sixty
million dollars is the value of the prop.
erty in the city of Philadelphia which
Mrs. Maggie Mcconnell Of this city has
been notified that she is one of the heirs
to and for which she will file a claim
A 99-year lease on the property expires
next year and the lessees wish to pur-
chase it outright from the heirs to the
estate
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-26
Indian ApproprIation Bill Pa..ed.

/ WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The house
promptly passed the Indian appropria-
ton bill as amended. No one de.
handed a separate vote in the house on
= the Linton sectarian school amend
'nent as agreed to in committee Of the
svhole. The Ogden, New York, band
, daim item was stricken from the bill,
il order to avoid long discussion.
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Such Is Announced to Be the
Condition of the House
Bond Bill.
Brought Up in the Senate by
Mr.. Morrill, and Promptly
Voted Down.
House Passes the Indian Ap-
preparation Bill--Will
Kill Seals.

WARRINGTON, Feb. 26.-Mr. Morrill,,
chairman Of the finance committee.
moved in the senate that tho tariff bill
be taken up. He spoke briefly, urging
that the needs Of the treasury and OF
business, demanded action. On roll
call, Mr.. Morrill's motion was defeated
yeas %; nays 33.
A Sensational Scene.
After the vots had been announced
on the defeat of Mr.. Morrill's motion,
sensational colloquy occurred between
Mr.. Morrill,, Mr.. Teller and Mr.. Sher.
man. Mr.. Morrill, said the tariff bill
was dead, and he added that it was
now shown that there was not Re-
publican majority in the senate.
Mr.. Teller responded with intense
feeling. He declared that he and his
silver Republican associates could not
be read out of the Republican party.
Mr.. Sherman followed, with severe
arraignment of the inaction of con.
gress, saying it was crime against the
country and against civilization. He
declared that he would continue to
alge action on the tariff bill.
As Dead as Julius Caesar.
4 Mr.. Frye (Rep. Mo-. } took the floor to
Z Neclare that the tariff bill was dead as
~ illus Caesar. Business interests de.
manded that the statement be made
emphatically that the bill was dead.
He hoped it would never be heard from
again. and that the responsibility
. should rest where it belonged. At 2:lO
) ,. m, Mr.. Morgan resumed his speech
Oh the Cuban resolutions.
Senators Platt and Aldrich, in an
swer to direct questions, announced
smphatically that the Republicans
y would not accept tariff bill with free
iuver attachment.
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Pa,sed tho seal-Killinx Bill.

{ WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. The house
las passed the Dingley bill to extermi-
late the Alaskan fur seal herds in case
9 modus vivendi cannot be concluded
lbr the protection of the seals, pending
tine adoption Of proper and effective
Ipgulations by the countries interested.
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LANaFoRD, N. D., Feb 26.-Henry,
lhe l2-year-old son of A. r. Lamberton,
vas thrown from horse. The horse
ell upon the boy, crushing him in q
'Fery DANGEROUS manner.
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Was . Partner Of Boies,

WATERLOO, Ia. Feb. 26. Judge G.
:. Couch died at his home in this city
& heart disease and dropsy He was
Governor Boies' law partner and for
pany years was district Judge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-26

KNOXVILLE. Ia, Feb. 26.-Hon. E. r.
Hayes, who filed the term of Major
Conger when the major resigned a.
member Of congress to become minister
OF Brazil under President Harrison, is
diving.
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CROWD CHEERED JAMESON.
The African Fiifbusterer Receives n,
Ovation at London.

LONDON, Feb. 2G DIR. Jameson,
having traversed circuitous route
in order to avoid the crowds, arrived at
Bow street police court at 6:25 D III.
He was loudly cheered on entering the
court room, the entire audience ris ns
and uncovering upon his appearance
Later. DR.. Jameson and IA of his fell
low prisoners were charged with
>"warring against friendly state
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-02-26
Duluth Grain.

DULUTH, Feb. 25, 1885,
WHEAT-Cash, No. hard, ,631lc; No. l
Northern, 62Ac; February. 6lHc; No. 9
Northern, 6OK@59Xc No. 3 spring, $50
57Ac; rejected, 52@o3Ac; to arrive, No.
hard ,63Hc: No. Northern, 64%c: May No.
/ hard, t6%c; No. l Northern 64Hc.
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LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Milwaukee, Grain.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. Is, 1896.

FLUUE--Sfks.dy.- ..1--.17'-- '7'1''777 - -
WHEAT->o. sprlog on track. Csc:
No. Northern. 6624c; May, G6Sc.
CORN-No. }, 2711c.
OATS-No 2 white, 81 Nc; No. white,
2OA @2lAc.
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Minneapolis Grain.

MINNEAPOLIs. Feb. Is, 1S93.
WHEAT-February closed, 6lAc; May,
633sc. On track-No. hard, 62Kc No. l
Northern, 6lXc; No. , Northern. 601c.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
THE PRESIDENTS PRIVATE LIFE.

The following is a fair idea Of the
many incidentals that come free to
President Every bit Of linen, bed
ding, towels, and such things is
furnished. He is shaved by the
White House barber. His table is
spread with the finest, daintiest dam
ask, set with the most exquisite
china, and bountifully supplied with
flowers from the White House con.
servatories. If he sends a telegram,
it is done from an instrument in the
White House, for which the govern
ment pays. His stationery, postage,
etc, cost him nothing. Should he
desire a game of billiards, there is a
beautiful table at hand; or if he wants
to take drive, his stables, which the
government pays the rent for and
takes care of, are amply equipped.
When he enters his business Office, a
man is stationed at the door to open
and close it and private secretary,
to whom the government pays a sal
AIRY of $1,000 year, assists him with
his correspondence. The services of
typewriter are also furnished. He
is protected from the curious by a
number of private watchmen. Should
he want cruise, magnificent steam
ship from the navy is placed at his
disposal
There are many other things that
cost him nothing, such as the culinary
arrangements, his steward, who does
the marketing, the many fancy delica-
cies sent him by enterprising firms.
This, by the way, is a sort OF nui-
sance, for it seems to be the desire oi
every manufacturer of some new
eatable or drinkable to get it into the
While House. Things of value that
find their way there are never accept
ed.-Harper'S Ronnd Table.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
NIAGARA FALLS,
tow Rate Excursion via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany's ten-day excursions to Niagara
Fails present the most advantageous
method Of witnessing this wonderful
example Of Natures works,
The remaining excursions of the
series will leave Philadelphia, Balti-
more, and Washington on August 20,
September S and II. An expert
enced tourist agent and chaperon will
accompany each excursion.
Excursion tickets, good for return
passage on any regular train, exclu-
sive of limited express trains, within
ten days, will be sold at $40 from
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Wash
ington, and at proportionate rates
from other points. A stop-over will
be allowed at Watkins and Rochester
in either direction and at Buffalo
returning.
A special train of Pullman parlor
ears and day coaches will be run with
each excursion.
An additional attraction to the
tour of September S will be Canada's
grand industrial Fair, which is to be
held at Toronto from August 81 to
September IL, which will have new
and varied attractions. Tourists on
this excursion will be granted greatly
reduced rates between Niagara Falls
and Toronto in order to avail them
selves Of .l opportunity Of visiting
this great exposition.
For further information apply to
nearest ticket agent, or address Tour
ist Agent, Room All, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
G, A. R. ENOAMPMENT Al ST.
PAUL, MINI.
Extremely Low Rates via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The National Encampment of the
Grand Army Of the Republic will be
held at st. Paul, MINI, September ?
to 4.
For the occasion the Pennsylvania
Railroad will sell on August go, 20,
and 81 excursion tickets to st. Paul
and return, at ceceeHingLy LOao rates,
as follows -
New York, $a8.ooj Philadelphia,
$26,25 Trenton, $a7.o5 Baltimore
and Washington, $a5.oO Harrisburg,
Williamsport, and Wilkesbarrc,
$2475j Altoona, $3.50; proper
tionate rates from other points.
Tickets will be good for return
passage until September 16, with an
extension to and including September
80 if deposited with the Joint Agent
at st. Paul on or before September I6.
Full information can be obtained
on application to ticket agents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
The Laws Of the Street.

An Eastern cycler has secured a
judgment for $25 and costs against
the owner Of vehicle, the driver of
which turned into a street on the
wrong side and came into collision
with the wheelman, who was on the
right side. The court held that the
right and wrong side in this case were
precisely the same as in the case OF
w. ,ons, and the rights and duties OF
wheel riders the same as those OF
drivers. One class, if observing the
laws and ordinances of the street, was
entitled to the same freedom as the
other. This is justice and common
sense.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
Tor Sale,

A desirable house and lot. Corner
lot about 50 K 80 feet, beautiful To-
cation, all modern Improvements; will
be sold at once. Cheap for cash, or
part down and balance to suit the
purchaser; or part in exchange for
oher property.
For further information call on S. D..
NeyhaTd, Building, Loan and Real
Estate AGENT over First National
Bank, BioomsburP, Pa. ms If,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
SALES,

Tuesday Sept. I, 1896. H, w.
Shade administrator of Mary ]. Van
horn deceased will sell valuable real
estate on the premises two miles from
Buckhorn. Two sets Of buildings on
the premises.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
JONAS LONGS SONS
WEEKLY CHATS.
WILKES. BARRE, Pa.
August 20, 1890.

We keep OH
business moving
in times OF gen.
eral business de.
preston by Civ.
ing yon YOU
moneys worth
land more, oui
reputation 10 al
ways for best
goods and prices
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
This is Your Opportunity,

On receipt Of ten cents, cash or
stamps, generous sample will be
mailed of the most popular Catarrh
and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream
Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit. Full size soc.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren St., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream
Balm to me. l can emphasize his
statement, cit is a positive cure fol
catarrh if used as directed."-Rev
Francis w. Poole, Pastor Centra
Pres. Church, Helena, Mont.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
Tor a Shave or Hair Gut,

For a good and quick shave or hair
cut, 60 to James Reilly's tonsorial
room in Exchange Block, first floor,
next to Express Office, None but
experienced workmen employed.
n I2-I3-Iyr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20

tlMflst.iy kSAAhLhr T'and more, oui
.aAS~ reputation 10 al
,<sSlsgyst ways for best
goods and prices
but at this season we strive to cx.
cced ourselves, and to-day An.
nounce the biggest cut in price,
Of the season. This is the 'ah
great bargain call, to cic~ away
Our summer stock, and those who
buy freely make no mistake. See
our great advertisements in Mon.
days WiiSes- Barre Record OF
Times. There are opportunities
now that may not occur again foi
a season. This is an Actual
Clearing Sale. given expressly to
make room for our Magnificent
Fall Stock that is now being pur-
chased by our large corpse OF
buyers. Read this partial list oil
cut prices, and remember the en-
tire store is fairly alive with just
such money savers.
White Shaker Flannel. regular
price &c, now SIC.
Best Dark Calicos, regular price
&c, now SIC.
Unblcached Canton Flannel al
the yard &c.
Our Celebrated Defender Lawns
reduced to sc.
Silk Finish Crepons, Fall Style,
Ioc.
7-cent Unbleachcd Muslin re-
juced to SIC.
Best Quality Lancaster Cling
hams during the sale SC.
@L.,,l.,l Iox4 Summer
NNAL, Blankets, were
RLNNHErs. 7sc, reduced to
ZLA... 4 43c.
G~-eSA Good Quality
ssQs4SY Bed Ticking re-
I,--.:::...1a duced to 7c.
|eHs,,s,ss. liIm Best Dres
Essssssa taai'g ST- Lining Cambrics
. TtfIaR' this sess %es1 1o'5ss; sHs;
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each.
YOU TAKE YOUR CHOICE At 25C

It's lots of fun, the surprises
are many, and you can't lose
any money for you get full
value every time. Come and
take a grab.
E%This is our plan to awak-
en- the community and get
them going the right way
into our store,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20

Silicias reduced 70 SC.
All Of our Kai Kai Japanese
Checks and Wash Stripe Silks
formerly IS to 49c the yard are
reduced to I5c.
A Special Combination Lot OF
Silks, Black Grounds, China,
Cream, Crepe ce Chane, Japanese
Crepes and Colered Gro. I'd China
Silks, former ence soc to 75c,
will be closed on, st 25c.
A Special Lot Of 2S-inch Plain
Black China Silks, Ca aet Stripe
Gauzine, 32-inch Drapery Silks,
27-inch Printed Dress China Silks
in Dark and Light Grounds, form
er prices from 7sc to $I.oo, now
30c.
Ladies Duck Suits, Navy, Tan
and White, with White and Black
Stripes, worth $I,75, reduced to
close the lot to oSc.
Ladies Lawn Suits in two pieces
finished with ruffles on skirt, full
belt and collar with bow, were
$500, now $3.50.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
GRAND
PARCEL
SALE.

A grab bag is
a part Of every
well regulated
church fair. We
will have a grab
bag that will lay
in the shade
every thing of
its kind.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
Special Reduced Rate Excursion to til
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the benefit of those desiring to
visit Ocean Grove (Asbury Park
during the great camp meeting, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will,
ON August 26, sell excursion tickets
to that point from stations named
below at the very low rates quoted.
These tickets will be good for
passage to Philadelphia on train
named below, thence on regular trains
leaving Broad Street Station at $50
and A.o5 P. M. that day to Ocean
Grove (Asbury Park -
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
A Desirable Business Place For Sale.

The large three story brick store
building lately occupied by ], r.
Schuyler & Co., as hardware store
for sale on reasonable terms by J. H.
Maize Esq, Attorney. Office Lock
ard building corner Main and Centre
streets. If.
Real good property in Espy for
sale cheap. 1t is a desirable residence,
large lot, and plenty of fruit. Apply
to ]. H. Maize Esq.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-08-20
Deaths.

Died in Fishingcreek Township on
August IS, Mr.. Emandus Bender,
age Sc years, S months and 4 days.
Died in Briarcreek Township on
August ID, Mr.. Thomas Adams, age
II years, 3 months and 8 days.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-05-30
ABOVE THE CLOUDS.
\ Thrilling Drama to be Given
i'm Snow Hill.

Believing that the people of Wor.
cester county will show their apprecia.
ton of a good, moral drama. a num-
Der of ladies and gentlemen of Snow
Hill will appear at the High School
Hall, Monday and Tuesday evenings,
June LIST and ID, in the celebrated
play entitled above the Clouds, y
which will be rendered for the benefit
of the Young Peoples Aid Society OF
the Presbyterian Church. Following
is the cast OF characters
init. DIR. Paul Jones.
Alfred Thorpe. City Nabob. John l.. Mock
Amos Gaylord. a Country Gentleman, Law
renee Hastings.
Howard Gaylord. his Son. Chas. s. Richardson
Titus Turtle. "A Gourmand. -. T. Spence Smith
Curtis Chapman, Chips" in the Rough, G. l.
Vincent.
Nat Naylor, Thorpc's rrotcge. John W. Station
Grace Ingalls,. a Young Artist, Mrs. e. L. Win.
cent.
Hester Thornc, Gaylord's Housckeeper. Mis-
Jennie Collins.
susy Gaylord. Gavlords Daughter. Mrs. Pau
Jones.
Lucrctia Gcrrish. $50 romantic" Miss Clam
Collins.
A limited number Of .eats will lie
sold for each performance. II is de.
sired not TO crowd the Hall in warm
weather On sale at DIR. Halls Drug
Store. Most of the seats will be re.
served. Reserved seats 80 cents. Gen.
eral admission % cents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-05-30
BISIIOPVII.LE.

The strawberry cropis almost a tota
failure around here this season, owing
to the uniavorable weather.
DIR. Edward McCabe, of Roxana
Del, sold his property last Saturda,
aud will move TO New Castle, wher,
he will reside in the future and prac
tice his profession. DIR. John Jane.
OF Ocean View will he his successor.
Mr.. l.. S. Nelson is attending tn,
National Prohibition Convention in
Pittsburg this week.
Mr.. =. Rayne, Sr., had the misfor
tune to get one of his feet badly GU
on Monday while he was trimming an
apple tree which had been blown down
Quite number Of our people hay,
been attending Court at Snow Hill
this week.
Mr.. John Brady is down to hi
club house this week on visit.
Quite number of our carpenter.
and masons are finding employment II,
Ocean City.
Last Saturday number Of ladie.
and gentlemen went down to inspect
Mr.. Longs steam mill. The engineer
went to try the water gague when the
spigo. blew out and hot water flew all
over him and those looking on, scald.
ing some of the ladies. but not ser.
iously.