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A Difficult Man.

The son of d well known Providence law
yer came home at the end of his first term
in college eXulting III the fact that he
stood next TO the head of his class His
father was less easily satisfied. WHAT
Next to the headi' he exclaimed What
do you mean. sir? I'd like to know what
you think l send YOU To college fort Next
TO the bead, indeed, Humphi I'd like to
know why you aren't at tie head, where
you ought to be.'' The young man was
naturally crestfallen, but upon his return
to college he went about his work with
such ambition that the end of the term
found him in the coveted place. He went
home very proud, indeed 1t was great
news. The lawyer contemplated his sou
for few moments in silence: then, with
d shrug of his shoulders, he remarked: AT
the head of the class, eh? That's a fine
commentary on Rrown Universityi"-
Youths Companion.
Companion.
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A Shrewd Railroad Nan.

Two men III blue overalls, wearing the
metal badges of an elevated railroad com
pany, met on an elevated car one evening
last week
Why" exclaimed one, II thought you
had been discharged?"
$50 / was, two weeks ago"
"And yet here you are again"
'Oh, you can't lose me- returned the
other, and then he told the story, swing
ing to u strap as he talked
Two days after they bounced me /
got a letter from the superintendent, ask
ing me to call at the office. | went, and
he told me that damage suit had been
brought against the company, and, as l
knew the whole story, the road wanted Inc
as witness.
Il told the superintendent that couldn't I
coIne-that / had IN offer of a good job in
San Francisco and that had accepted il.
''See?
IL can't wait around here I says to
the superintendent. I'm out OF a job
and I've got to hustle, whether the COM
pany gets soaked or not
Il had him, you see. He gave M a letter
to the manager, and L went To the general
offices.
1--we got to make a living for m y fam
ily,' l says; 4 can't be hangin around here
just because the company doesn't want to
pay a lot OF damages. 1t doesn't cut any
Zee with me, anyhow
II talked right up to him. lie studied for
little while and then ne asked nle what
/ had been doing and what had been dis
charged for. l gave him good story, and
ne offered to take me bacl:
''.But can beat that says; I've got
an offer of So more week
lie looked through some books and
papers, frowning all the while Finally
he turned around and looked me all over
g That's right ! says, looking right
back at him.
- Well, say, he says, picking rp a
pen and scribbling a note to the superin-
tepdent, 'you can go to work at So
increase in salary Take this to your boss,
and keep your eyes skinned for sub
poena from the court
And here am" he added: land, as the
company won the suit mainly on NY testi-
mony, maybe they won't fire me, after
ALL
'And how about that job III Frisco"
The other raised a warning finger with
axle grease on it,
SSH Fakel"-Chcago Record.
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to promote the lady who occupied the next
desk, instead of herself. Il need the
money" she said, ''but do not need It
as much as she. Her sister and her child
are both sick, and she is their only means
of support. If you would promote her IN
my place l would feel great deal better"
Major Butterworth says he told the
woman that he had never-heard OF such
request being made of Government Off
Ger, and that he should grant it instantly.
but he was afraid she would soon be trans
lated to another sphere. For once in my
life," he added, II have been brought face
to face with real Christian. | think you
must have touched the clothing of the
NaZarene. "-Chicago Record.
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His Little Habit.

In certain countries of Europe profes-
sional mourners are engaged to make dis
plays of grief at funerals Occasionally in
this country friends and relatives of the
decedent seem 10 feel that they viii be
held reniss by public sentiment unless they
make an ostentatious display of grief dur
ing the obsequies.
A Swede who recently buried his third
wife made such a scene during the inter-
ment that friends We're finally obliged to
restrain him by force and escort linn from
the cemetery.
A few days later an acquaintance called
upon him to offer condolences ''Ah," said
the mourning husband, ''you tank Ay feel
bad now? You should seen me at de grave!
Ay always raise hal at de grave!''-Chi-
cago Times Herald
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Traitorous Beasts.

Returning from a busy reconnaissance,
/ was about TO join my bIother officers
at the questionable feast known as Nc
Clellan pie bit of salt junk between
two iron biscuits. at this moment my
nostrils were assailed by an odor SO ga
worry that the homesickness begotten
thereof filled my eyes with water
Sternly repressing barbaric tendency
which l felt was mastering me, 1 sum-
moned to my tent the soldier who ap-
peared to be ringleader in the busi-
ness of roasting a lamb whole before
a large fire of stolen fence rails The
The times., 1897-06-06
c,otbesline Posts in Blossom.

At the residence of the editor Of this
journal may be seen striking and inter
esting vegetable curiosity. Several weeks
ago two posts were set out III The hack
yard upon which to attach clothesline.
The posts were of cherry, at least four
inches in diameter, and apparently as
dead and lifeless as a piece of dry wood
usually is. Today both of item are COW
cred with healthy and vigorous sprouts.
and the Indications are that within a
year or two may be seen the curious spec
tacle of clothesline posts bearing leaf.
blossom and fruit -Rlairsville Courier
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CHRIST CHURCH.

and the two grave-diggers were just
siuply immense. Trey kept ths audience
in a roar all the time they were On the
stage, and although the town marshal
tried to preserve order in view OF the
solemn nature OF the scene, he conldn't t
do it, 1t is seldom that we have ever
seen a greater display Of facetousness
and real fun than was afforded hy the
grave diggers. Horatio was very good,
and 50 was the Ghost AS the lamps We're
turned down and the latter parsonage
came on the stage, the silence waslntense
and one woman tainted. The fight scene
was good. and, in fact, everything ia the
play was good and well acted. We rope
this company will find it convenient 10
visit us again in the near future, and we
can pledge them a full house and hearty
welcome Eden Optic.
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member of the group, "you can'tmake too
much money to suitme"
Thank you,' remarked the stranger;
nothing is easier. Have you a dollar biIl?''
Yes, but intend to keep it,
'Goodl Now you take that bill and fold
it twice each way
Yes
Unfold it again and you'll see it in
ereases''
''well?"
''Ir you'll give me q nickel yeu may keep
the rest of theincrease and the dollar, tco.'
He gotit.-Chicago Times-Herald
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Domestic Policy.

Ii was getting late, and still the ycaer-
able ex-United states Senator fingered in
the parlor with the young people. Evil
IDENTIFY something had TO be done.
II hope, papa" said his daughter. gently,
butresolufely,. that you will not eoffended
If Inow move close call OF the house, during
which all persons not entitled to the floor
will please retire, while Charlie and
discuss question of personal privilegei"
IT truth
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A Clever Tramp.

He was a tramp or his looks belied him.
"Excuse me, gentlemen he said, -ap-
preaching small group in frontof the ho-
tel, "but I'd like chance to make little
money for some of you If can do that
I suppose you wouldn't begrudge me a
small part of whatI earn for you, would
you?''
ssCo ahead laughingly retorted one
The times., 1897-06-06
.uom,e,. in an Arizona Town.

The theatrical performance which visited
Glen Eden last night was one OF the Des'
shows seen here since ''Yon Yonson, two
wears ago: Some of our citizens Thought
Hamlet suffered somewhat in tompar-
isoa with the sterling play, but we do not.
1t was very good all through. Hamlet
bi,oself was very good, and SO was Ophelia,
The times., 1897-06-06
Butterworth's Novel Experience.

Commissioner Butterworth had surprise
today. Last week be made some promo
tions in the Patent Office, and among 9TH
crs who enjoyed this distinction was a
woman, whose name is withheld at her
request. Her salary was increased $500
a year This morning she asked Conlnis-
sioner Butterworth if it would be possible
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-04
THR PANAMA N

Consul General Gudger Reports a. to the
Condition Of the Work.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Consul Gen.
eral Gudger at Panama, has made a re.
port to the state department on the
condition Of the Panama canal. He
says that it is whispered that England
is doing all in her power to obtain con.
troll of the canal. France may not push
the work forward, but some other ma.
ton or some other company will surely
do SO if those in charge forfeit their
rights.
The canal when completed will ex-
tend from Colon, on the Atlantic. to
Panama on the Pacific, 81 miles. All
along the route are sheds full of new
and costly machinery. It is estimated
that the latter has cost 800, 600. 600 and
that there has been expended on the
canal a total of &275, 900, 900. A con.
sentative estimate is that the canal
is about one.third finished. but
with the new machinery on hand
it is said the remainder Of the
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Lincoln Park. Chicago,

One of the beauty spots Of Chicago,
is described in q most beautifully illus
trated book. of sc pages, now being dis
tributed by the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway company. 1t is full of
the finest half tone pictures of one of
Creations most charming places ofresort
for ~.citizens of the Great Republic.
Everyone who has ever visited the park
will appreciate the souvenir, and for
those who have not it will be a revelation
of what is to be seen in Chicago. 1t can
only be procured by enclosing twenty
five (25) cents IN coin or hostage stamps,
to Geo. H. Heafford, general passenger
agent, 40 Old Colony Building, Chicago,
Ill.
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work can be completed for $3.50, OOO, 900.

work can be completed for $3.50, 600. 900.
The report is that a force adequate to
finish the project in Z to 10 years will
be put to work. During the next 20
days a committee is to investigate tho
progress Of affairs and an effort will be
made to get more money to continue
operations. The canal is practically
completed from Colon to Bajeo, II
miles, but this is the least expensive
part. The great difficulty is in passing
the Calebria ridge. The width Of the
canal will be 100 feet at the top and "
feet at the bottom, except through the
ridge, where it will be 70 feet wide at
the top and 20 feet at the bottom.
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BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Gigantic water Office frauds have de.
veloped in Chicago.
The Dauntless has landed another
cargo OF ammunition for the Cubans.
The national prison congress of the
United States is in session at Austin.
Tex.
Ex.G Governor Upham of Wisconsin
has a Rainy Lake gold mine that is OK.
pected to yield great wealth.
Ten thousand bags of desicated vege.
tables are being prepared at Detroit,
Mich, for shipment to the Klondike.
Chairman Dingley is one of the Re.
publicans who think it no usc to at
tempt currency legislation this session.
The statement that the late Joseph
E. Blanther killed the San Francisco
girls for whose murder Durrant is to
hang is shown to be false.
George r. Blodgett, head of the law
department of the General Electric
company at Schenectady, N. Y, was
shot by a burglar and mortally wounded.
Peter jackson and Jim Jeffries have
agreed to fight 20 rounds before the
Occidental club at San Francisco early
in February for IS per cent Of the gate
receipts.
Mr.. Hoke Smith, ex.secretary of the
INTERIOR announces in the Atlanta
Journal that there is no foundation for
the rumor that he intends to remove to
New York.
An official statement of the accounts
of the horse show recently held in Chi
cago shows a deficit of $751; 600. The
amount is much larger than was gener.
ally supposed.
A Butte Mon woman who had been
in the penitentiary for killing one of
her children with pins has been frus.
trated in an attempt to kill another one
of her offspring.
Captain Thomas Minger, commander
of the United States revenue cutter
Grant, has received orders to proceed
at once to Boston to assume command
of the cutter Manning.
The Russian railroad tariff committee
has reduced the freight on kerosene
between Baku and Hatown, on the
Black sea, from 10 to IL kopecks, with
the view OF encouraging exports.
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DOGS IN WAR,
How the St. Bernard Ministers to the
Wounded Russian Soldier.

IxO" VIC SLs l1cTHeNru N1lulSCcFS 70 Vn0
Wounded Russian Soldier.
In the present day the British army
seems the only II in which dogs are
not trained either as spies, messengers
Or to help the wounded. The Germans,
French, Austrians, Russians and 1tal-
ians have all found them to be worth
the trouble. The Germans have devoted
themselves chiefly to the training of
dogs for carrying messages to and from
outposts and pickets and the main bodies
of troops. For this purpose they find
pointers are the best, but Scotch sheep
dogs and short haired sporting dogs are
much liked, as are also the clever little
P~omeranians, which learn very quickly
and are very strong and swift. In the
German army the best trainers are the
men of the JAEGER regiments, and a spe-
cial officer and a special body of men
are told off to look after the dogs. They
are taught to march without frisking
about, to avoid barking, but, with their
wonderfully quick ear to warn if stran-
gers are near, by pointing OF by a low
growl. They are trained to carry mes
sages up to az miles by known roads,
and beyond that distance to find their
own way across country. To men in the
same uniform they are taught to be
ohedient.
Iu the Russian army a kind of big St.
Bernard mastitf is used; also wolf and
sheep dogs. These, equipped with a
flask containing brandy or soup and a
packet of bandages hung round their
necks, are taught to find out the wound
ed lying among bushes or uneven ground
and to offer them restoratives, standing
meanwhile with their forefeet planted
and barking to attract attention. They
are even harnessed to little handcarts,
such as we see them use in Belgian
and German towns, and can drag two
wounded men. The French, in thei,
wars in Tunis and Algiers, have used
dogs; also the Russians in their last
Turkish war. In Austria they have been
employed to discover ambuscades. The
Dutch in Acheen found them most use.
full in preventing solitary sentries in
thick jungle outposts being surprised by
stealthy natives. The Italian sentries in
the Alps are always accompanied by
dogs.-United Service Magazine.
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FREELY
The Method by Which the Insect Emit
Its Beautiful Light,

The Method by Which the Insect Emits
Its Beautiful Light,
SPY what process do f~ireflies produce
the beautiful flashes of Light" That is
a question frequently asked, and as en-.
genealogical books fail to give a salts
factory reply the following explanation
may be interesting:
/ have made a special study of the
light, and carefully examined the mech
anism of the Illuminating segments in
both male and female specimens. The
light emitted, when tested by the spec
troscope, gives a brilliant spectrum,
which is continuous through all the
colors from the red to the violet RAYS.
The Illuminating organs consist of dis
tinct spherical cells, each one Of
which is about /. $1,000 of an inch in
diameter, and the beetle has power to
illuminate n or many of these cells at
will, producing light of corresponding
intensity. The cells contain a fluid sat-
urated with phosphorus, and the cover
ing of the cell is SO thin that atmosphere
coming in contact with it may affect
the contents.
It has been suggested that the beetle
produces the flashes of light or renders
the phosphorus suddenly luminous by
electricity-by the injection of warm
luids-or by friction. But it is certain
that the flash of light is made in an.
other way. We may clearly trace a con
nection between the spiracles and
trachea (spiral air tubes) of the beetle
and each Of the Illuminating cells, and
find that the little creature renders the
phosphorus contained in the cells lumi-
nous by forcing air upon them. The cells
when thus excited emit light from their
surface.
We may initiate the act of the beetle
by dissecting n and placing the illumi-
mating organ under a microscope, COW
cred by y thin glass cover. When the
cover is lifted SO as to admit a little air,
the cells become luminous.
We may add that the name ''frefy''
IS a missioner, as the lightning bug''
is a true beetle, belonging in the natural
order caleoptera, and in the family
1ampyrida. I'D. X. Winder in Detroit
Free Press.
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The Boaster Taken Down.

A silly youth was Dragging of his
great friends in a mixed company, in
which Douglas Jerrold was present. and
said that he had dined three times at
Devonshire House and never saw any
fish at table. ~ can't account for it,"
he added. II can, - said Jerrold. "They
ate it all up stairs"
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Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate OF Charles Diel-
mann. deceased. All persons having claims
against said Charles Dielmann, deceased, are
vouchers, 70 the Undersigned, administrator Of
said estate, at his place of residence, in Went
worth township, in the county OF Lake, state of
con, in Madison, Lake county, s. D., and that
six months have been limited az the time for
creditors to present their claims against said ss.
tate. ~.
lated this 18th day Of November, 1897.
CHARLES DIELMANN, JR.,
Administrator
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THE wONDEEss OFsClENCE

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When bilious or ccstlve eat a Cascaret
oandvc athar.ic. crre Guaranteed. Toe. 05c
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Iowa Travelling Men.

DEs MONIES, Dec. 4.-The annual
convention of the Iowa State Travelling
Mems association is in session with
about 800 delegates present. Heavy
snow and a strong wind delayed in.
coming trains.
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LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Milwaukee q

wau Grain.
MINIATURES, Dec. 8.
WHEAT-No. Northern, 9Oc; No. T:
spring, SIC; May, $3.50.
CORN-No. 3, &c.
OATS--No. 2 white, 23@23kc.
BARLEY--No. 2, 43c; sample OF
track, 26443c.
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Duluth Grain.

DULUTH, Dec. 8.
WHEAT-Cash No. l hard, 87Ac; No.
l Northern, S7Hc; No. 2 Northern, s2Hc;
No. 8 spring, 79Hc; rejected. 654SOc; to
arrive, No. hard, $3.50; No. Northern,
6Sc; December No. l Northern, S7Ic;
May No. l Northern, SsHc.
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st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul Union Stock Yards.
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Dec. 3.
HOGS-Market steady. Range of price,
e3.O5@3.3O.
CATTLE-Butcher cattle wanted; not
enough offered to supply demand
Sales ranged at s.. 5O@3.9 80 for stockers;
$2.4O1S.5O for COWS; 50. 7O@3.SO for steers
S.. 3@3.4O for heifers.
SHEEP-Market firm.
Muttons, $3.8)@4.5O lambs, $i.S5 d5.O0
Receipts: Cattle, 500; hogs 800; sheep
25O; calves, 100.
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Poultry, Butter and Eggs.

FouItFy, Butt6t 8nd EKEt.
CHICAGO, Dec. 8.
POULTRY-Dressed, steady; turkeys,
1Oc; chickens, 6hc; spring chickens, "a
INC; ducks, 7@7kc.
BUTTER-Firm; creameries 15@92c;
dairies, I2@1yc.
EGGS-Firm; fresh, 2Oc.
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Grain.

M1NNEAOPL1s, Dec. 3.
WHEAT-December closed at $50;
May, S79c; July, SIC. On Track-No. !
hard, Sc; No. l Northern, $50; No. 2
Northern. SIC.
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ncn't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Tour LIE away
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MI Of new life and vigor, a k No-To-Bac.
the wonder worker, that malkes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days
Over 1000 M cured. Buy No-To-Bac of your
druggist. under guarantee to cure, SOC or
$40. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co.. Cl..ca.o or New York.
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Sioux City Live Stock.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Dec. 3.
HOGS-Market weak to &c lower.
Range of prices, s.. 15@3.27X.
CATTLE-Market very dull below
Monday; cows steady.
Prices ranged at 81. 15@3. Is for heifers;
1885 for COWS; $4.O0@4.4O for calves; g. 60
GA 80 for stockers and feeders; 81. 8O@3 Is
for yearlings.
SHEEP-In demand at $3.OO@4.3 80
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When bilious or ccstlve eat q Cascaret
candy catharvic. cureg~ guaranteed, 1Oc. 25c
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Chicago Un.on Stock Yards.

Chicago Un.on Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, Dec. 3.
HOGS-Market fairly active; steady ct
yesterdays closing.
Sales ranged at $3.25@3.42K for light;
t3.25@3.45 for mixed; 93.16A8.45 for
heavy; $3.15@3.45 for rough.
CATTLE-Market dull and weak;
beeves 100000 lower than Monday.
Sales ranged at %. 50@5.2O for beeves;
$l.85g4.3O for COWS and h~eifers; 5000
40 for Texas steers; 500 GAO for
stockers and feeders.
SHEEP-Slow and weak; lambs 800
lower than Tuesday.
Sales ranged at 81. SO04.7O for natives;
$5.5O@4.5o for westerns; $i.75@5.6O f.
lambs.
Receipts: Hogs, 2l,000; cattle, 5000;
sheep, 5000.
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Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CLOSING PRICES.
CHICAGO, Dec. 8.
WHEAT-Dscember, 95c; old, $50;
January, 90Hc; May, 89Xc; July, 83Kc.
CORN-December, 2iNc; January,
25N@25Nc; FEBRUARY, 26c; May, 1880.
OATS - December, 2ONc; January,
20Ac; May, 21Nc.
PORK = December, e7.15; January,
t8.17; May, tS.42.,