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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
MAPLE SUGAR..
Widespread Ignorance on the Part Of
Consumers.

Widespread Ignorance on the Part Of
Consumers.
Speaking of maple sugar brings to
mind the fact that there is no product
Of the farm concerning which there is
greater ignorance Oh the part Of O
sumers than maple sugar and strip. It
seems to be almost the universal opinion
that maple strip to be genuine must be
dark in color and Of a thick, heavy
body. I have carefully studied this mat
ter, and I am convinced that dealers in
large towns and cities are largely re-
sponsible for this. Maple strip is one Of
the easiest things to ''doctor." For in.
stance, a gallon of strictly pure, light
colored maple strip is received, and for
eign substances, as cane sugar or glu-
cose, are added and three gallons made,
and all are branded ''pure maple sirup."
Some years ago I stepped into a gro
Gerry store in the city of Denver aud in
quired if they had any genuine maple
strip. "Oh, yes'-and I was shown
cans branded ''pure Vermont maple
sirup." I asked the grocer if he would
kindly let me taste a sample. He did
So, and as I looked up I suspect he be-
gan to "smell mice and asked if I was
a manufacturer of the article. I said,
Eyes, and I ship it every spring to
your city" Seeing he was fairly
caught, he said: 1.-The fact is l cannot
fool You, / see. This strip Of ours was
probably made in Chicago"
Last spring l sent a gallon by re-
quest to a pastor of a church in Brook
Ign who in his boyhood days used to
live on a farm in Chenango county and
knew what real maple strip was. We
sent him a gallon of early make, of a
light amber shade, and at once received
word that the strip was entirely ahead
of any he had ever seen, and that it
was an utter impossibility to procure
such in the city.
Why is it impossible? I know fine
strip is made and shipped. The fact
is, as l said before, the consumer is not
allowed to taste that fine, light colored,
genuinely pure article, for once he gets
a taste Of it the trade for the bogus ar
ticle is gone. A few days Ago a friend
GOAu Ao Ac Scuo q pOuuu VI uu0 sugar,
made by one of our farmers, to his
mother in Baltimore. The cake weighed
IS ounces, and as it went by mail it
cost him Is cents postage. The letter
carrier who delivered it said it must be
something valuable to pay so much
postage. The lady said she could guess
what it was. 1t was a cake of maple
sugar her boy had sent her from New
York.
AS tho carrier lived close by the lady
told him to come in during the evening
and she would show him something
good. He did so, but the moment he
saw it he said: "You can't fool me.
That isn't maple sugar. Maple sugar is
always black" She chopped off a cor
ner and told him to sample it. He de-
clared he had never seen maple sugar
before and wanted the lady to write
and order him 100 pounds. The sugar
was shipped, cash received, and one
man learned that maple sugar. in order
to be genuine, need not be black as a
stovepipe. Country Gentleman.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
Lincoln Park. Chicago,

One of the beauty spots of Chicago,
is described in a most beautifully illus
trated book. of SO pages, now being dis
tributed by the Chicago, Milwaukee 4
st. Paul Railway company. It 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. It 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,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
MEDlTERRl lEAN RENTS.

Highest at Gibraltar and Lowest on the
Island of Malta.
In no place OF the surface Of the globe
is rent SO high as at Gibraltar, the rea-
son being that the geographical posi-
tion of the town precludes the POSSIBLE
ity of its being extended in any direc-
ton. A long, narrow strip of what was
once seabeach is alone available for
building purposes. All the rest is pre-
cipitous rock.
Upon this narrow parapet, in some
cases less than 100 yards in width, are
crowded the homes Of rs, 900 people.
AS much as $40 a week is asked and
obtained for the use of one small room,
and this, too, in a place where the nor
NAL rate of wages is quite 10 per cent
less than in America. Naturally the
overcrowding is fearful, and, the water
supply being scarce and intermittent,
cleanliness Of living as we understand
it is almost impossible.
No wonder that in the old days the
plague and the cholera ravaged the
"rock" with a virulence unknown in
the filthy and Presidential cities of the
far east.
In Malta, on the other hand, house
rent is ridiculously cheap. Anywhere
outside of Valetta an excellent seven
room house can be had for SIS a year.
while rates and taxes are unknown.
The houses are built entirely of the
cream colored stone of which the island
is composed, and which is SO soft that
it can be cut with a saw into blocks or
slabs of any desired size or shape. So
while the Maltese builder is digging up
his foundation he is at the same time
getting out the material for his walls.
his flooring and his roof. philadelphia
Inquirer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
Notice to Creditors.

Ip 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
south Dakota, or at the office Of j. H. William
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 re-
tate.
lated this 18th day Of November, 1897.
CHARLES DIELMANN, JR.,
Administrators.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
THE W0MDEKs OfsClRNCE

Lung Troubles and C0nsun ption Can
be Cured. An Eminent New York
Chemist and Scientist Makes Free
Offer to Our Readers.
The distinguished New York chemist,
T. A. Slocum, demonstrating his dis
covery of a reliable and absolute cure for
consumption pulmonary Tuberculosis)
and all bronchial, throat, lung and chest
diseases, stubborn coughs, catarrhal
objections, general decline and weakness,
loss of flesh, and all the conditions of
wasting away, will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES (all differently of his New
Discoveries to any afflicted reader of the
Lake County Leader writing for them.
His "Nsw Scientific Treatment" has
cured thousands permanently by it's
timely use, aud he considers it q simple
professional duty to suffering humanity
20 donate a trial of his infallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders.
and this great chemist, patiently expert
menting for years, has produced results
as beneficial to humanity az can be
claimed by any modern genius. HIS as
sertion that lung troubles and consump-
ton are durable in any climate is proven
by Heartfelt letters of gratitude" filed
in his American and European labrador.
les in thousands from those cured In al
parts Of the world.
Medical'experts concede that bronchi-
al, chest and lung troubles lead t o Con-
sumption, which, uninterrupted, means
speedy ano certain death.
Simply write to T. A. Slocum, M. c.,
SO Pine street, New York, giving post.
Office and express address, AID the free
medicine will be promptly sent. Suffer
ers should take instant advantage of his
generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
his offer in the Lake County Leader.
When bilious or ccstlve eat a Cascaret
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CLOSING PRICES.

CLOSING PRICE
CHICAGO, Dac. 1.
WHEAT-Dscember, Csc; old, $50;
January, 1870; May. 89Hc; July, 82Ac.
CORN-Dscember, &c; January, 25Hc;
May, 2sNc; July, 1910.
OATS-December ,2OAc; May ,22@22Nc.
PORK =. December, S7.27; January,
1927; May, $3.50.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
SUPPOSE.

Suppose, my dear, that you were I,
And by your side your sweetheart safe.
Suppose you noticed by and by
The distance 'twixt you was too great.
Now tell me, dear, what would you dor
I know, and SO do you!
And then, S comfortably placed.
Suppose you only grew aware
That that dear, dainty little waist
OF hers looked very lonely there.
Pray tell me, sooth, what would you dot
l know, and SO do you!
Then, having done what I just did,
With not a frown to check or chill,
Suppose her red lips seemed to bid
Defiance to your lordly will?
Oh, tell me, sweet, what would you dof
know, and SO do you!
-Pearson's Weekly.
I,ATESi'- MARKET REPORT
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
27(G4
Duluth Grain.

DULUTH, Dee. 4.
WEEAT-Cash No. l hard, s7kc; No.
l Northern, S7Hc; No. 2 Northern, SIC;
No. 3 spring. 7Sc; rejected. 64@SOc; to
arrive, No. hard, S7Ac; No. l Northern,
$50; December No. l Northern, $3.50;
May No. l Northern, 5000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
LATESI' MARKET REPOl
Grain.

Milwaukee Grain.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 4.
WHEAT-No. Northern, soc; No. 2
spring, SIC; May, S9Ac.
CORNING. 3, $3.50.
OATS--No. 2 white, 23A@23Ac.
BARLEY-No. 2, 43c; sample on
track, 27@43c.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
Bomb Caused Excitement.

BARCELONA, Dec. 6.-Great excite.
ment was caused in the village Of Mon.
istrol, Catalonia, ~ miles northwest of
this place, by the explosion of four
bombs. No damage, however, OF any
Importance was done and there were
no casualties.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
Minneapolis Grain.

M1NNEAoPL1s, Dec. 4.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. closed at S7Xc;
May, S7Ac; July, SIC. On Track-No. /
hard, 1870; No. l Northern, $500; No. 2
Northern, s3Lc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
Sioux City Live Stock.

Sioux City Live Stock.
SIOUX CITY. Ia, Dec. 4.
HOGS-Market active, strong. Range
of prices, 81. lO@3.3O.
CATTLE-Market very dull.
Prices ranged at S1.5O@3.5O for cows;
81. 25@t.l5 for stockers and feeders;
So 25@4.4) for yearlings.
SHEEP--In demand at 81 OO@4.3O.
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Poultry, Butter and Eggs.

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.
POULTRY-Dressed, quiet; turkeys,
1Oc; chickens, 6Hc; spring chickens, "a
INC; ducks, 7@7Hc.
BUTTER-Firm; creameries, 15@22c
diaries, l2@1yc.
EGGS-Firm; fresh, 20c.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06

When bilious or costlve eat a Cascaret
candy cathar:ic. cure guaranteed, 1Oc. 25c
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06

Chicago I'm on Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4.
HOGS-Packers easy, others steady to
strong.
Sales ranged at $;.3O@3.47 for light;
$3.3O@3.5 80 for mixed; 81. 15@3.47X for
heavy; So. 15@3.2O Tor rough. T
CATTLE-Market dull and nominally
unchanged.
Sales ranged at So. 5o@5.2o for beeves;
s .S5@4.SO for cows and heifers; $1,000
40 for Texas steers; 500 @4.3O for
stockers and feeders.
SHEEP-Strong.
Sales ranged at $3.8O@4.7O for natives;
t'.5O@4.5J for westerns; $j.75@5.N for
lambs.
Receipts: Hogs, $1,000; cattle, 500;
sheep, 2,OOO.
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Dec. 4.
HOGS-Market firm. Range of prices,
%. 1908 32N.
CATTLE-Butcher cattle wanted; not
enough offered to supply demand.
Sales ranged at $37. 5@4.O0 for stockers;
s .4O@3.5O for cows; 81. 7O@3.8O for steers
-. 4O@3.35 for heifers.
SHEEP-Market firm and active.
Muttons, 81. 75@4.5O; ewes, 1895 1855.
Receiptsa Cattle, 100; hogs l, 700; sheep
100; calves, 10.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06
twenty Contests in the House.

twenty Contests in the House.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-The clerk of
the house of representatives has re.
ceived notices of 70 contests to be made
in the next house. The list will be
presented to the house on Monday next.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-06

The Pigeon Safe.
VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. 6.-The sloop
Pigeon, reported lost while on the way
from Skaguay to Dyea with ~ passen.
gers, has arrived at Haynes Mission
safely.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
\. CAROLINA GRAVES AT WINCHESTER.

The Raleigh IN. c. Observer says;
"The ladies and gentlemen who have
been endeavoring to raise sufficient
amount of money to erect head stones to
the graves of North Carolina soldiers
living in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Win
chester, Va, have met with gratifying
success. Mr. T. p Jerman. Jr., treasurer
of the fund.- tells us that through the qn-
firing efforts of Mrs Armistead Jones and
Capt. c. NJ. Cooke. the originators of the
patriotic move, over 500 is now in the
treasury. This amount will nearly COM
plete the work 1t is however the desire
and intention of those interested to place
in the centre of the plot assigned these
noble heroes monument with appropriate
inscription, ETC. The estimated cost is
$500. Mr.. Jerman says that through the
solicitation of Mr.. c. w. Rvenbark, OF
Charlotte, veteran, Mr., c. B. Rouss ha:
written him that he will contribute half Of
the amount SO soon as the other half (S25o
is given in North Carolina. This is gen
erous offer and we know that patriotic
North Carolina will meet Mr.. Rouss hall
way."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23

The alumni and friends of Washington
and LIE University can well congratulate
the board of trustees of that institution
upon the excellent and easy accomplish
ment of the difficult task committed to
them of selecting suitable successor to
General GUSTS Lee, whom bad health
has forced to retire from the presidency
of the University, In Mr. Wilson they
have been fortunate to secure at the head
of the institution a man of knowledge,
experience and reputation; but yet more
fortunate in securing one who has earned
his reputation in manner that empha-
sizes the fact that he possesses the quail
ties which mark the highest type of
American manhood. The reputation he
has gained comes, apart from natural
ability, as the result of the exercise of the
virtues most to be emulated by the young
men to be placed under him. He can be
relied upon to attain success in the posi-
ton he has accepted .-Lerington Neacs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23

DIR. and Mrs. David P. Fry, OF
Middleway, will have the earnest
sympathy of many friends in their
present affection. On Wednesday
last they lost an infant child aged
eleven months, and an older child is
so iii as to excite the gravest fears
as to its recovery. When these lit
tie sunbeams, which bring so much
joy and happiness to the domestic
circle are rudely snuffed out by the
chilling breath of death, the pail of
the cloud of affiiction seems impen
etrable, even to the eye of Christian
faith. The mysteries of life will
never be revealed until we reach the
Beyond. The Master has need of
these jewels, and it is In love and
not in wrath that he transfers them
to his royal crown, where the essence
of purity is the absolute requisite
for such glorious setting.-Adv.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
Dissolution Notice.

This is to give notice that the firm of Reed.
Long " Manning, doing business at Charles
Town. W. Va. and RirPon. " Va, have this
the 18th day of February IS97. through mutual
consent of each partner. dissolved. to take
effect this date + J. Manning X Son VIII cOu-
Time business ut Charles Town. aud will
receive and settle all accounts due the Charles
Town branch, and Reed and Long will receive
and settle all accounts due the firm at Hippon.
All parties knowing themselves Indebted TO
the said firm will please come forward at once
and settle their accounts. as they viii be placed
in the hands of officer after March the
first. Each partner extends his gracious
thanks to the liberal patrons OF the old firm,
aud earnestly solicit a continuance to each OF
the new firms in me future where fair and
courteous treatment viii be our motto.
Yours most respectfully,
WM- Z REED,
J. VI. LONG.
Feb. 16-4t. Z. j. MANNING.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
step.oyer PrIyiIage at wasington.

A ten day stop over at Washington, D.
c., is now granted on all through tickets
between the East and West, via Baltimore
& Ohio R, R. Stop-over will also be
granted on the return journey made on
round trip tickets, but not exceeding ten
days. Passengers will deposit their tick
cts with the Ticket Agent at B. g. o. R.
r. Station in Washington. who will re-
tain them until the journey is to be re-
sumed, when they will be made good for
continuous passage to destination by ex-
tension or exchange. This arrange
ment will doubtless be greatly appreciated
by the travelling public because it will
permit the holders of through tickets to
make brief visit to the National Capital
without additional outlay or railroad fare.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23


"The Trades Carnival" at Charles
Washington Hall on Monday and Tues,
day evenings for the benefit of the NJ en- =
Reading Room. aud in which sixty little
girls and nearly forty Others of Sweet
sixteen" aud beyond participated, ex-
ceeded the highest expectation of the
promoters, and of the crowded audiences
as well. The marching, counter.marching,
etc, of a hundred prettily gowned little
girls and yenng maidens, to the step of
inspiring music Mrs. Caldwell at piano.,
living pictures of great beauty, grace
full posings and movements, made an
hours entertainment much beyond the
average of good performances. To give
a detailed description would occupy more
of our space than we can spare.-F p
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23

On Monday morning at o'clock oc-
CURED the death of Marvin Jacob Feeser,
son of Mr.. Jacob Feeser. living near
Browns Crossing, of typhoid fever, at
the age of 10 years. 10 months and as
days. The funeral service was held in
the NJ. E. Church of Browns Crossing
at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, con-
Quoted by Rev. c. H. Rockey, and the
body inferred in the Lutheran Cemetery
at Uvilla. About five hours after the
family returned home from the burial of
the son the daughter, aged about II
years, died with the same disease. The
funeral will be conducted at the same
place by Rev. Rockey, at 10 o'clock to-
day. Mr.. Feeser has the heartfelt SYM
pathy of the community in this his double
bereavement of son and daughter.-Shep.
Register,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
Farmers Institute at Winchester /.

a committee composed of representatives
of the Farmers Clubs of the county and the
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society,
met last Friday to complete arrangements
The 9th and 10th of March are named as the
days for the meeting, and the programme is
nearly all arranged, embracing essays and
discussions on various topics of interest to
Addresses from prominent speakers from a
distance, and some of the best music that
can bs obtained. The Institutes held at
Winchester the past three years have been
universally considered very successful, and
it is believed this one will be better than any
yet held in that place. Watch for full
copy of the programme. which will appear
in next issue of this paper. s. p, Sec'y-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
500 Reward, 500,

The readers of this paper will bc pleased tc
learn that there is at least one dreaded diseost
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrl
Cure is the only POSITIVE cure now known &c
stitutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls CatarIh Cure is taken in
;ernally, acting directly upon the blood and
destroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up tho
constitution and assisting nature in doing IFS
work. The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers, that they offer One Hun
drcd Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of Testimonials
Address. F. j. CHENEY &c CO.. Toledo, o,
% -Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
An Atlanta EnterprIse Of dreat Merit.

1t affords US pleasure to call especial
attention to the advertisement of The
Mothers Friend, appearing in this issue.
The Bradfieid Regulator CO., of At
lanta, Ga, have at great expense issued a
most attractive and meritorious book
which they mail free, containing infor-
nation of the greatest value and impor-
lance to all ladies expecting to become
mothers.
That the " Mothers Friend is rem
edy wonderful in its effects, and relieves
the expectant mother of incredible suffer-
ing and robs the final hour of confinement
of its dread. pain and terror. is fully at
tested by the experience of happy mothers
all over this continent.
A perusal of the book will convince
any lady, and the use of IN others Friend"
cause her to becomeits enthusiastic friend,
blessing the hour when first she heard of
it and was induced to use it.
Send your name and address to
The Bradfeld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga,
and receive in return, free, this excellent
book, '' To Expectant Mothers, - contain
ing information fvalue TO all ladies. mi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23
A Valentine Social.

A valentine social was held on
Monday night last at the residence
of Misses Eliza and Ella Welsh, at
which quite number of invited
friends were present. Various games
were INDUCED in to the enjoyment
of the company to a late hour, when
the guests were invited to the din
ing room, where the resources of ia
BILE, laden with refreshments, were
drawn upon to the evident satlsfac-
ton of all present. After refresh
ments a valentine box was opened
and its contents delivered to the re-
spective individuals. Some of these
missives were very handsome. 1t
was an exceedingly pleasant even
ing and it's remembrance will be
cherished with pleasure by all per
sent. Among those present we're
Misses Annie Hill, Julia Ferguson,
Ardell Clipp, Brittle Mclaughlin,
Nettie Dorsey, Ada Clipr, Griff Mo-
Ter, Rosie Myers, Hattie Lunceford,
Mollie Anderson, Emma Vaumeter,
of Middleway; Miss Kearfott, of
Martinsburg; Mrs. Nettie holland,
Messrs. VIM. yesterday, Frank
Webster, Harry Clipp. Carol Crit
fifth, Claget Dorsey. Clarence Clipp,
Lewis Albin, Charles Stump and
Milton Runkle.-AdYocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-02-23

David Spencer, colored, was arraigned
Wednesday in Justice Gallaher's court on
warrant sworn out on the eighth day OF
last December by Frank White, charging
Spencer with felonious assault on Mollie
Johnson, a twelve-year-old colored girl,
on the 23d of last October, and Spencer
was given ahearing. The Justice releas-
ed Spencer on the evidence and advised
Spencer to swear out warrant fo1
Whites arrest for perjury. This was
done and White was committed to Jail on
on the charge to await the action of the
grand jury next May.