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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1896-11-21

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belong to the hard-worked, care-worn
wife-the butter, chicken, egg and
turkey money, and if she sees fit to
take her little flock out mornings and
evenings and pick some cotton, let her
have the money instead of paying it
out to professional cotton pickers.
Every farmer should keep bees or
your orchard will not pay you very
much. Where ribbon cane can be sue
cessfully raised it pays to grind your
own strip. and some To sell.
Now, about the crops-raise plenty
of corn, sweet potatoes, peas, pump
kins, etc. There is good money in pota-
toes. We sold at 40 to so cents; you
can get double that; also peanuts pay
well. Plant about half crop of cot.
ton and pick it out yourself-if you
have boys. make them gather the cot
ton. have seen boys with their dogs
and guns hunting on the farm in
Texas and hired hands picking the
cotton. There is nothing like work
for boys, it develops them physically,
makes men of them; idleness is not
good for men, but it is ruinous for
boys.
Now. don't do like a man heard OF
once, who went to market his cotton,
and his good wife sent her little saw
ings-butter, eggs, chickens, etc, to
buy some needful things in the family
the man Il won't say husband) re-
turned late at night intoxicated, with
q little sugar. coffee and tobacco, all
saturated with whisky; when the wife
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24
PASSAGE IN DOUBT
Senator Hale Authority for That
Statement Regarding CC-
ban ResOlut ions.
Claimed 1wc-thirds M'jority "a
First but Sentiment l. Rap
idly Changing.
Battle Royal Looked Forward t;
After the r 'sembling cf
Congress.

WASHINGTON. De-. "a -ScnatCr Tu1,
has received Il letter from Senator hnnr,
who is absent from the city, annoEnc-
ing his opposition to the Cuban reso u
tiOns, and a-k,ng Scnator Hale to rail
hlm III any way that will defeat, &c.
lay or bring to contUs!on' the resolu-
tiOns reported from the committee on
foreign relations.
Senator Hale. who is expected &c
lead the opposition to the Cuban reso.
lutlonS III the selint" lH preparing fGr
the conflict which he expects to 1o.iow
the holiday recess. 1t is the general
understanding that the question will
be one OF the first to be raised after tic
reconvening of congress-, and it Is
looked forward to as battle royal.
"The advocates Of the resolutions, -
said the Maine senator, were at first
inclined to claim two-thirds ma
jority. l doubt whether they feel so
sanguine now. and am sure they
would not if they knew how rapidly
the conservative sentiment III the sen
ate is growing"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24
THE HOUSE CONSERVATIVES.
Change OF Sentiment With Reference t
Cuba Among CongressmeD.

Change OF Sentiment With Reference to
Cuba Among Congressrnen.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-Members of
the house committee on foreign afTa rs
are exceedingly retlcent on the matter
of the pending Cuban resolutions. They
do not WISH to d scuss the su, ject un-
til it comes over from the senate, if the
Cameron resolution or anything simlla,
to 1t shon d PASS the upper house
There is plainly to be notice., however.
decided change III the sentiment oi
the house members with reference t.
Cuban matters within the past few
days, and 1t IS apparent that the bel ca
Is coming 10 lie genera among the
members that the senate committee
acted too hastily and Went tCo far Il
reporting the Cameron reso.utlon II
Is the belief of Observing members OF
the house that the Committee Oh foc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24
THE CITY.
LOCAL BREVIIIRA.

Underwear and shoes, 1913 off, at
McGillivray Bros.
For a few days McGlllivray Bros. will
sell underwear at 33h off.
Partly cloudy and warmer with snow
furries tonight and Friday.
CO. Baily, Esq, who has been in the
city for couple OF days returned 10
Sioux Falls.
Don't miss the chance OF your life
331a off on shoes and underwear, at Nc.
Gillivray Bros.
Thos. Byrres and wife we're passen-
gers for Minnesota to spend Christmas
with his mother.
The DAILY LEADER wishes it's many
readers happy Christmas and all the
good things OF life.
( \. j. Coon and Miss Carrie Richards,
both OF Leroy. were married last evening
by Rev. j. p. Jenkins.
J.C. Neill returned to Colman this
morning whence he will proceed to his
home at Arlington, Wis.
There will be no paper issued from
this office tomorrow evening on account
OF the Christmas holiday.
4 Mrs. w. A. Macksy went to Sioux
Falls to spend Christmas with her little
daugter Mella at the Deaf Mute school.
Owing to the prevalence of colds and
whooping cough, there will be more
family Christmas trees and gatherings
this year than usual.
Lieutenant Corson of Rochester,
Mimi, arrived on the evening train and
will assist the Salvation lasses for a
time.
Arrivals on the evening train were
Mrs. Skartvedt Of Canton, and Mrs. Kin
ney, sister Of Mrs. John O'Brien, of Dell
Rapids.
\ Passenger trains yesterday and to-day
have been heavily loaded both ways
with Christmas packages and excursion
lists. The reduced fare encourages
travel wonderfully.
Present-hunters are invited to call at
Frank Smiths this evening and make
their selections for the Christmas morn
ing surprises and happiness. He has
got just what you want.
Though there have been many good
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24

The old way OF delivering messages
by post boys compared with the modern
telephone, illustrates the old tedious
methods OF "breaking" colds compared
with their almost instantaneous cure by
One Minute Cough Cure.
FRANK SMITH
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24

days for trade in Madison during the
past week none have excelled to-day in
business. Our merchants who adver-
lsed have been reaplng harvest
Sioux Falls dispatch, %: Professor
K. ID. Mckay, professor Of Greek in the
Baptist college here, hanged himself in
his room to day. He is supposed to
have been deranged from overwork and
slight illness. He came here from
Des Moines where his father lives.
Mr.. Davis who was a resident of
our city for several months while closing
out the NJ. J. McGillivray stock year
ago, called on a number of Madison
friends between trains this morning az
he was returning home to Vermillion
from Artesian, whore he settled up an
estate.
Next Sunday evening, at the Presby.
terian church, Rev. DR.. Wolff will take
the congregation round about old Ire
land "From the Boyne Water to the
Giants Causeway and Back to Liner
ick." with fifty fine stereopticon views.
Don't miss this only chance to see Ire
land. -
Route Agent Elmer Stevenson Just be-
fore starting north on his run this morn
ing received a telegram from Bristol
that his father, who was living with HIM
at that place, had died. Mr.. Stevenson,
ST., who was So years OF age, has been
ailing for a couple OF years with heart
trouble which finally resulted in his
death.
Grace church-Christma service at
1890 a. m. tomorrow, with the Holy
Communion aud sermon on "The Sham
Christmas and the Real One" The Of
ferings at this service will be for the
Sunday school and choir festival which
will be held in the rectory on Monday
evening next, Holy Innocents Day. No
services on next Sunday.
The decision of Judge Jones granting
a new hearing in the injunction case
against Denny Casey which closed up
the Jerry Craney building adjoining
Wadden's warehouse, has been reversed
by the supreme court. Judgment was
obtained against Casey by default at
the time and the building closed up on
execution of it, and when motion was
made afterward to reopen it Judge
Jones granted 1t. States Attorney Mur-
ray took an appeal from this action and
has won.
l am prepared to weave hair switches.
Orders solicited. MRS. ReBT. LEE.
Why buy shoes and underwear at
other places when you can get them for
33h off at McGillivray Bros.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24
Bucklin - Arnica SaIye.

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, 1896-12-24

The old lady was right when she said,
the child might die il they waited for
the doctor. She saved the little ones
life with a few doses OF One Minute
Cough Cure. She had used it for Group
before.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24

Wanted, Trustworthy young man, COM
petent to take care OF cows, on farm,
six miles northeast OF Madison.
T.. r. Gross.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24

lNDI.NA"u.,~. I''. J -tenera Har.
risOn A;., Recovered ali 0. the goods re-
Gently sto.cn rom his house by porch
climber. TEey came to him through
the medium OF an acquaintance i'll Chi.
cago il reward was offered but was
declined
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24

See what you can save by buying
your shoes and underwear of McGilli
vray Bros, the lowest price in town,
1914 off on both.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24
FRANK SMITH

Six room house to rent. Enquire of
E. B. Davis
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24

am prepared to weave hair switche g..
Orders solicited. MRS. ReBT. LEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-24

Why buy shoes and underwear at
other places when you can get them for
1914 off at McGillivray Bros.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
ITS CAMPAIGN BOOK OUT.
The Democratic Manual IL Quite
Exhaustive Work.

The Democratic Manual IL Quite an
Exhaustive Work.
The democratic campaign book has been
received at the headquarters Of the con-
gressional committee from the printers.
The first edition Of the book Is for 10000
copies. but within a few days it is expect
ed that one or two other editions will be
ordered, making the total number Of copies
put in circulation 10000 or 10000.
The campaign book was compiled by Rep
resentative Mcaiillin and consists of a
series Of arguments for Bryan and free
silver. devoting but limited space to sta
tistical tables. IT comprises 1888 pages Of
printed matter. including the index, and is
one of the largest books of the sort ever
gotten out by the democratic congressional
committee. The largest book of the kind
ever issued by the democrats was In 1883.
when it numbered 654 pages. In 1856 1t
had go pages; 1880 4O5 pages; 1892, 311
pages; 1894, "a pages.
The republican campaign book has been
out couple of months, but Secretary
Lawrence Gardner said today he thought
the democratic publication was out suff1-
cieEtly early for all practical purposes. In
1892 and 1894 the campaign book was not
issued before September, and in 1890 1t was
only two weeks before the campaign that
the edition was received from the printers
On the inside of the cover Of the book
a map Of the United States is given show
ing the electoral vote of each state and the
vote necessary to a choice in the electoral
college. The book opens with the Chicago
platform. followed by MIR. Bryan's famous
convention speech. Then follows the no.
tification speech of Gov. w. ]. Stone at
Madison Square Garden, speeches of ac-
ceptance at Madison Square Garden of
both the democratic candidates. A chap
ter is devoted to the fundamental prin-
ciples of democracy" after which l13 pages
tod 70 Iii Of ,;1,-o
question. ''McKinley's record is disposed
of in twelve pages. The income tax Is
given thirty pages OF the publication, while
the Monroe doctrine and immigration laws
considered more briefly. Other chap
ters of the book are devoted to Labor"
Business Mems Campaign 'Anti-Trus.
Provisions, Bonds" Pensions" Pub
lie Lands" "Untaxlng the Rich,' Record
of the Fifty-fourth Congress-" THE Tariff
ard democratic clubs.
The compiler of the campaign book paid
especial attention to its index. There is an
extended analytical as well as alphabetical
index.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
COURT-MARTIAL TRIALS.
Facts From the Report of the judge
Advocate General.

The annual report of Judge Advocate
General G. Norman Lieber to the Secretary
Of War shows that during the past fiscal
year there were 1,4S6 trials by courts-mar-
tial In the army. twelve being in the cases
of officers and cadets, which is a decrease
Of 242 as compared with the number of
trials during the preceding year. The most
general offense was conduct to the preju-
dice Of good order and military discipline"
for which there were 262 convictions The
convictions for desertion numbered 255
which was one more than in 1895 The
judge advocate general says that the re-
ward for the apprehension Of deserters is
insufficient, and recommends an increase
He says that desertion has been on the in
crease since 1894, when the rewards were
reduced. and the number of deserters who
now escape without recapture is greater
than formerly. In the way Of legislation,
ne renews most of his former suggestions
looking to the establishment of Criminal
jurisdiction over certain military reserva-
tons. the extension Of the articles of war
over discharged soldiers held as prisoners
unoer court-martial sentence, and the i'm
provement of the buildings used for the
confinement Of military prisoners.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
MR. BRYAN's JOURNEY YESTERDAY
He Spoke at Harper's Ferry md
Martinsburr.

Mr.. Bryan was greeted with enthusiasm
by large crowd at Harpers Ferry yester-
day. ro
Mr.. Bryan spoke from stand erected on
an embankment near the station. With Mr..
Bryan were ]. =. McGraw, national COM
mitteman of West Virginia: Andrew w.
M1ston, chairman of the state committee:
WE. Chiffon, secretary Of state; T. s. Riley.
state attorney general; ex-Congressman
John d. Anderson Of West Virginia, Judge
Samuel Woods. formerly Of the state SUI
preme court; Col. J. N. B. Grim, cx-Judge
w. T. Ice, w. T. Goggs, democratic candi-
date for governor Of West Virginia; w c.
Hanlon, Mr.. James L. Norris of this city
and ex-State Treasurer Thomas OBrien of
Wheeling. Mr.. Bryan's speech was brief
The streets Of Martinsburg were crowded
when Mr.. Bryan arrived at II :35, nearly en
hour late. Martinsburg Is Senator Faulk-
ner's home, and the Senator was at the Bal
timore and Ohio station to greet Mr.. Bryan
who was roundly cheered as he descended
from the train. Mr.. Bryan was taken in a
carriage across town to the Cumberland
Valley freight station, where, in a big open
space, he delivered speech, which he was
obliged to cut short on account of the late
ness of the train. Fully 5000 people heard
him.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
The Temple Cup Games.

In the opening Temple cup game today
Hoffer will pitch. Corbett will pitch Fri
day and Pond Saturday. These are the
probabilities Cleveland will alternate
Young end Cuppy. as usual. It has been
the practice for Cuppy to pitch the opening
game. 1t Is not known here how his in.
Jured finger is getting, but the players all
think Cuppy will be in the box against
them.
The Baltimore players will leave for Eng
land about October Ia or Is. Ted Sullivan
left New York yesterday for England to
prepare the way for them. The subscrip-
ton among the people Of Baltimore to de-
fray a portion Of their expenses will prob
ably be started today. ALI the men yester-
day expressed themselves as feeling unu-
sually we'll and ready to make a great try
for the cup.
The Pittsburg Base Ball Club Is having a
rough time on the exhibition tour The
nine has not been able to play a game,
owing to the bad weather. The boys ex-
pected to get 500 each out of the jaunt, but
up to date they have secured nothing but
rain.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

estimated to have made $1,000 for the
Orioles. Besides the regular vaudeville
performance and base bail specialties con-
nected Herewith. the spectators were
between the famous pugilist. James J. Cor
bett. and his boxing partner, Prof. McVey.
Corbett was given an ovation when he went
upon the stage. and when he had finished
his wonderfully clever exhibition of scien-
hhc sparring the applause was tumultuous.
The Balfimore'. Benefit.
The field sportsf which are to take the
form of benefit to The Baltimore Base
Ball Club at Union Park about October IL,
was put on a solid footing yesterday. The
subcommittee. which has the bulk of the
work to do. met at the Hotel Rennert and
with little ado plunged into business. The
chairman, Col. E. H. Wardwell, presided,
and Mr.. Wilmot Grifflss was made secre-
tary.
The program was arranged as follows:
l. Fungo batting, the distance to count
and the ball to be sent between posts. 2.
Long-distance throwing. 3Accurate throw
ing. 4. Pitching contest s. Base running.
T. 11-yard dash. Z. 44O-yard run. 8. Tug
of-War. battery players against fielders, two
pulls over the line out Of three to count
8. Short base ball exhibition contest.
Postponed Games.
The Chicago team, which has been wait
ing at Cincinnati to play the two remaining
games in the series with the Reds, returned
home last night. The two games were
postponed on Sunday on account of rain
and every day since that the inclement
weather has interfered.
Philadelphia Reserve.
The reserve list of the Philadelphia club
includes the following: Nash. Clements.
Gray. Boyle, Latoie. Hallmsn, Cross. HUI
len. Delahanty, Thompson, Cooley, Geier,
Mertes. Taylor, Orth, Carsey, Keener.
Gumbert Wheeler and Ellis.
How many of these men will be on the
Philadelphia clubs pay roll when spring
practice begins is problematical. 1t is be-
lfeyed in Philadelphia several will be made
the basis Of deals with other clubs during
the winter months. The names on the re-
serve list do not include those recently
drafted from minor league clubs
Good Speed for Younsxter..
The capital city district of the National
Federation of American Hcming Pigeon
Fanciers held the second of the series of
young bird races last Sunday, September
q, from Jarrett, Va, air lire, LAG miles,
The birds were liberated by the Southern
express agent, ]. c. Grigg, who telegraphed
as follows: Birds liberated, am; light
wind; little hazy
The following is the order in which re-
turns were reported to Race Secretary A.
c. McLain: w. H. Keyworth wins first
and second diplomas, with LIS and 1,175
yards per minute; H. c. Wall, 1,169 yards
Per minute; H. K. Bliss. 1,153 yards; A. c..
McLain. 1852 yards; w. L. Gary, 1,O64
yards. and w. r. Keyworth reported one
bird day of toss
The club will race from their 2OO-mile
station Sunday. October 4, and If they
should have good results will fly the fol-
lowing Sunday from the 3O0-mile station.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
TARIFF TO THE FRONT.
Maryland Farmers Interested I'm the
Question of Protection,

The tariff is coming to the front in Mont
gomery county. Nd. according TO q cor
respondent of the republican congressional
committee. Arthur M Mace of Randolph,
Md. has written the following to Represen-
tative Mercer:
kindly send me some tariff. literature.
The question Of protection is coming to the
front among number of our farmers. who
have heretofore been ardent free traders
Some have run up against Canadian pota-
toes in the Washington market, and they
haven't forgotten what was promised pro-
vided we had free wool. a number who
have been spouting free silver are now say
ing they don't know how to vote They are
doubtful. l firmly believe We caught good
portion Of them on our side by working
Bryans tariff record for all it is worth
am personally acquainted with every farm
er In this section Of the county, and know
how each one stands. Send me the litera-
ture and l will see that it gets in the right
place.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
A POSTPONED GAME.

The Bureau Of Engraving and the
Canterburys Play Next Tuesday,
The base ball game between the nine Of
the bureau Of engraving and printing and
the Canterburys. which was to have been
played yesterday afternoon was put Off to
next Tuesday afternoon The storm wreck
ed the National Park grounds so that 1t
was impossible to accommodate the PLAYERS
and spectators. The game is exciting great
interest, as 1t involves the District amateur
championship. The bureau nine are cham
pions Of the Departmental League and the
Canterburys are champions Of the District
League.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
JERUSALEM EXCITED.
1t Was Thought the Mosque of Omar
Would Be Destroyed.

"VuHU hSc DVstTo!tUs
The London Graphic publishes a dis
patch from Jerusalem, under the date OF
September IL, saying that Mgr. Izmirlian,
the former Armenian patriarch who was
recently sent into exile. had arrived there
accompanied by military escort. The
mussulmans in the city We're much ex-
cited. 1t was rumored that 1t was the in
tention Of the Armenians to blow up he
Mosque of Omar, and all the Armen!ans
were subject to search, which was con-
Quoted under the supervision Of the police
The streets were patioled by soldiers. ard
a strong force of guards was stationed
about the mosque. The Christian inhabft-
ants fear that massacre is about 20 occur,
Evening star., 1896-10-01

Taniger. Belle of the Grove and Balmoral
also ran. Time. L20. I2lh. Bert was the
favorite. opening at 9 to 5 and backed
down to to /.
Fourth race, steeplechasc; purse, I,25:
twelve gates; two and quarter miles
There were seven horses in the race, and
the start was good. Young Orion Won by
neck, selling at 3 to /. Glenall came in
second and Madgie took third place. Long
stride, McFonso, Lotion and Caress also
ran. Time, 3.42.
Evening star., 1896-10-01
LEAGUE AVERAGES.

The Final Results of the Seasons
Games.
The latest compilation Of unofficial bat
ting averages Of league players giving the
percentages over 800, is as follows:
Evening star., 1896-10-01
base Dali Benefit.

Ford's Grand Opera House in Baltimore
was packed to the doors last night with an
enthusiastic crowd composed Of many So
ciety people and base ball rooters, who at
tended the benefit performance rendered to
Hanlon's pennant winners. The benefit Is
Evening star., 1896-10-01
A RiderIess Winner.

Lotion threw his rider and ran in the con-
test for mile and quarter, jumping
three gates. turning into track and came in
second to Young Orion, amid the wild en-
thusiasm Of the crowd After passing the
wire the horse showed up ard came back
to the judges stand, where he received the
cheers and carcsSes of many.
The following are the entries for today:
First race trot or pace, two i'll three, open
to horses owned in southern Maryland
prior to March, 1885, with no records;
purse, $1G0-Americus, Night. Sunshine.
Second race, five-eighthS mile heats, run
nirg; southern Maryland horses; purse,
$loo-Jack Garrlbrad, Orphan. JoqIita, Ma
mie r. Cashmere, Lady Hampton, Lady
like.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

PEOPLE WITH HAIR THAT is CONTINUALLY
falling ont, those that are hald. stop the
falling and get good growth OF hair by using
Halls Hair kepewer.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

Insure your plate glass with Yellott & Clephane
COS 14th street northwest, Washington. D. g.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

But we're not resting On laurels
already won. The spirit of progress
sion is rife within us.
We're going to win your future
trade as we have won your past
trade-by deserving it.
Your inspection of our new fall
stock of Clothing is cordially in
vited.
The she1ves-the tables-the en-
tire store-is crowded with the finest
stock of up-to-date Clothing ever
brought to Washington.
We've so often proven Our prices
are the lowest it's hardly necessary
to say word about them here.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

Time, 2.37, 234la, 2.31, 2.35. Cyclops, jr
Nellie s., Bessie Gould. Onycha, Changue s.,
Vermllion Boy and Westmoreland also
were in the race.
The third race was a three-quarter-mile
heat, running purse, SIPS: two in three
Gypsey won, driving hard and selling at
ever money. Avon came in second and Jill
son captured third money. Princeton. Bert.
Evening star., 1896-10-01

Poor Mans friend. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.