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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-16

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! SANTA clause
FRANK SMITH, 5
4 DEAR SIR: 2
z I wish to inform you !
Sthat I shall be in Madison very soon. I
3 Kindly let all the little boys and girls 8
gknow that I am on my way. I did in 5
stend to receive all my old friends in the I
lcourt house square--but as it is too cold !
Sout in South Dakota I wrote my friends :
Athe little ~BroWnies-for a, nice warm I
Nhouse--and the deal little chaps sent me !
Nword--on a ray of sunshine-that you
shave built a large and roomy store ex-E
Rpressly for my use-and / know that It'll
Nwil be nice and warm-well lighted and
Aclean-The little Brownies also inform
zme that you lave any quantity Of nice
zthings-an that I shall need in the way of
1presents-By the way, Mr.. Smith, give my
zregards to myfriend Mr.. Frank Halstead
Hwho has charge of your jewelry depart
Ament--I haven't seen him since he was
Ia wee little boy~Say! Ask him where
z9that red sled is I left him tor Christmas
Sway back in the '6Os-I bet you he had
zmore fun with that old bob than he has
zever had since tinkering watches-Per-
Chaps it's lost but the memory ofthe rides
Nhe had down those hills back in Wis
yconsin will last forever.
s. SANTA CLAUS.
d rs. Now don't fail to send word to
Athe people that I will be waiting-and
Hthat they will be welcomed at your
Rstore. S. G.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, says,
"My child is werth millions to me; yet l
would have lost her by Group had I not
invested twenty five cents in a bottle of
One Minute Cough Cure" It cures
coughs, colds and all throa. and lung
troubles.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-16

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, biliousnee,
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-16

One Minute CouR 4 Cure cures quickly
That's what you want!
FRANK SMITH
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-16

For rent, six room house, stable and
two acres of land. CHAs. b. KENNEDY.
The herald., 1897-02-23

attack by the Mexicans. Two days ago
there were over 300 we'll armed Papago
warriors in camp and scores are rush
ing to that point from all the settle
ments of the Papagos. These Indians
are warriors, wel armed and are peace
able and industrious, with farms. homes
and cattle, and have been from time
immemorial friends Of the whites and
implacable foes of the Apaches.
Col Bacon Of Fort Huachucash has dis
patched a troop of cavalry to the scene
of trouble, where they should have ar
rived yesterday Should the Mexican
troops cross the line and attempt to
punish the Indians there will be serious
results, as the Papagos are wild over
the killing of their chief and there are nc
drawer Indian warriors than they.
The herald., 1897-02-23
A CRUEL MURDER
Lynching Narrowly Averted by Officers at
Port BlakeIy

Lynching Narrowly Averted by Officers at
Port BlakeIy
SDATTLB, Wash, Feb 22.-The peo-
pie Of Port Blakeley, the big mill town,
were reused to great pitch Of excite
ment today by cruel murder.
The murderer is Charles F. Miller. a
sailor, and the victim was his wife
Caroline Miller. After killing the wo-
man, Miller shot himself twice, but he
will not die. When the news of the
killing spread the mill men of Blakley
were wild. Miller was in the hands of a
constable. When the managers Of the
mill saw that there would be a hanging
bee unless something was quickly done.
they started the machinery and put the
men to work. When the five o'clock
whistle blew, however, and the work.
men were released. they gathered again
determined to hang the murderer. The
constable saw the danger and made his
way down to the wharf with his prisoner,
closely followed by the mob, some of
them with rope ready. The officer got
his man on board steamer and came
across the bay to this city, where Miller
is now in the county Jail.
Mrs. Miller's body was also brought
here. The Millers had lived at Port
Blakley for two years. The man had
worked at odd jobs around the mill, and
his wife had also worked out among the
families in the town. Miller had fire.
quently beaten his wife. No one saw
the deed, but there is not q doubt Of the
mans guilt.
The herald., 1897-02-23
WOLcOTT'S MISSION
English Belief that Absolutely Nothing Was
Accomplished

LONDON, Feb 22.-The Pail Mall Ca
zette today publihes long article upon
the mission of Senator Edward o. VOL
colt to Europe 1t concludes with say
ing there is no evidence that Mr.. Nc
Kinley is in sympathy with Senator
Wolcott's mission. Every effort to dis
cover the faintest indication that his
visit to Europe was even unofficia,iy
sanctioned has failed. Senator VOL
cott came as private advo-
cate of cause discredited by
majority Of his fellow coun-
trymen. Under such circumstances
to expect that he would receive official
support from the foreign opponents of
such a cause required degree of child
like simplicity rare anywhere and which
no one would expect to find in Colorado.
On his return Senator Wolcott will find
that the newspapers alone will display
any anxiety regarding the result of his
personally conducted European tour. He
has met a great many distinguished peo-
pie in England, France and Germany,
but in not one of these countries did he
find that bimetallism was considered
necessary to it's welfare. Though the
mission was absolutely fruitless, 1t was
quite as successful as it deerved to be-"
The herald., 1897-02-23
IN MMlTTEE
A Report Ready on the Monetary Conference
Resolution


Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22-The report
on the bill for an International monetary
conference decided upon by the house
committee on coinage, has been pre-
pared by Mr.. w. A. Stone Of Pennsyl-
vania, chairman Of the committee. It
says that q belief exists among the
American people that an earnest and
bona fide effort shall be made to reach
an international agreement on the cur
rency question. and to enable the ex-
eoutive to give effect to that intention,
1t Ia recommended that he be given full
power to deal with the subject during his
term Of office. The prompt passage of
the senate bill, with an amendment pro-
viding for diplomatic negotiations. IL
necessary, therefore Is recommended.
The coming executive, iAs stated, has
frankly stated that he will employ all
proper means to promote an interna-
tional agreement, and the committee
believe that he should be aided in the
performance of this duty by promptly
vesting in him full and explicit powers
to use every appropriate means to pro-
mote an international agreement, and
the committee therefore recommend an
addition to the bill providing that he
may appoint commissioners or ENJOYS
to seek by diplomatic negotiations with
the several nations to bring about such
an agreement.
Reference is made to the plank Of the
Republican platform in the last cam
paign, opposing the free coinage of
silver, except by international agree
ment with the leading commercial ma
tions of the earth, which the Republi-
can party is pledged to promote, and
declaring that until such agreement can
be obtained the existing gold standard
must be preserved.
The report continues: There Is moth
ing of ambiguity or uncertainty in this
declaration. 1t is explicit. straight
forward and complete. 1t must be ac-
cepted as expressing the will and pur-
pose of the American people, and their
will should be the guide Of their repre-
sentatives. A pledge fairly made
should be unhesitatingly fulfilled.
Doubts as to the possibility of success
do not absolve from the plighted obli-
cation Of the party"
TARIFF REVISION.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22-Mr. John
w. Ella, attorney Of the National Busi-
ness Mems league, by direction of
Messrs Ferdinand W. Peck, Moses w.
Handy and Elbridge G. Keith, members
of the executive committee of the league,
today presented a statement to Chair
man Dingley Of the ways and means
committee, which sets forth that the
National Business Mems league Is COM
posed of business men Of different par
tisanship and different shades of polit-
ical opinion, who believe that there
should be thorough investigation into
all matters Of legislation concerning
business interests. 1t is proposed and
desired that such legislation shall be
prompt and shall be along business
rather than political lines, and shall
foster general rather than special inter-
ests. Regret is expressed that the or
ganization was not completed in sea-
son for its representatives to be present
at the house hearings of the commit
tee. A conservative revision of the tar
iff is urged, and department of COM
merce and industry" favored.
The herald., 1897-02-23
an, devoted himself to a legal argu

can, devoted himself to a legal argu-
msnt as to the validity OF the claim.
Dockery of Missouri. Republican, sup
ported the motion to strike out this ap-
preparation, recounted the alleged man.
ner in which the traffic Of the Central
was diverted to the Southern by c. p.
Huntington land Others" In conclu-
sion he said 1t was but fair that this
money be held until c. p. Huntington
had effected a settlement Of the sec, ,000,-
900 which his other corporation owed
the government.
Grosvenor advocated the payment Of
the claim, and paid c. p. Huntington a
high tribute for his genius and enter
prise.
Mcguire, Democrat, Of California, Wig
orously attacked the claim. The South
ern Pacific was organized and had ex-
listed, he declared, as conspiracy
against the government, and 1t had been
largely successful. II 1t was reorgan-
lied as a corporation, with no liability
for the debts Of the Central. its triumph
would be complete.
After some further remarks by Blue,
Republican Of Kansas; Hepburn, Repub-
lican, of Iowa, and Bingham, Republi-
can, of Pennsylvania, In favor of the ap-
preparation, and Bowers, Republican, Of
California, against it, Sayers closed the
debate for his side. In doing so he
called attention to the fact that the
Fifty-first house, after a protracted dis
cussion on this very item. rejected it
overwhelmingly. but seven members
voting for 1t.
Cannon then made a closing appeal
for the appropriation, after which the
vote was taken on Sayers' motion to
strike 1t from the bill
An amendment was adopted to pay
Alexis Benoit, who contested Boatners
seat. $4,000 for expenses Of his contest.
The speaker laid before the house two
pension vetoes. which were rereferred.
The house entered upon the considera-
ton Of the naval appropriation bill, and
at 5:2Q D. m. adjourned
The herald., 1897-02-23
INDEX
TO rELEGRAPHIc NEWS

Cleveland celebrates by setting aside
thirteen forestreserves, aggregatlng twen-
tyrone million acres.
Becker of Arizona does tho only good
work at the Velodrome races; racing be-
gun on the Ingleside track.
Washlngton's birthday celebrated;
Coudert at Chicago talks Of Americas
duty in the matter of international arbi-
tratlon.
Consul. General Leo will resign unless
backed up In his demand that Spaniards
In Cuba respect the rights of American
citizens.
San Diego happy over the success Of
the water carnival parade; English red.
jackets did not join, but courteously fired
a salute.
On branch of the Reform editorial as
ISOLATION demands the removal Of Popul..
ist national chairman Butler; the factlonal
breach widens.
Prize-fght managers at Carson eonsid-
ering the question of admitting ladies to
the fight; the principals show beautiful
work with the jaw.
Of 1900 bills introduced In the state
legislature only s. have so far reached
the governor; final adjournment on March
4, the date now set, Is thought to be i'm.
possible.
Rivers having their sources in the
Cumberland and Aleghanv mountains
rapidly approaching the danger point;
death and damage already reported from
Kentucky.
The English commons, the German
reichstag and the French deputies discuss
Cretan affairs. The powers of Europe are
unit in their determination to preserve
peace, but a powerful minority in each
country favors detaching Crete from
Turkish rule.
Congressional proceedings: The senate
listens to Washington's farewell address
and then debates seetarian Indian schools
and the Loud postal bill, without passing
either; the house passes the general de-
ficiency bill and makes some progress
with the naval appropriation, the last Of
the money bills.
The herald., 1897-02-23
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
The New President Prefers to Control the
Patronage

The New PRESIDENT Pfefers 10 .SOhtroi the
Patronage
CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-The News Wash
ington special says: 1t will be good
news to the office-seekers that Presi-
dent Mckinley is likely to suspend or
revoke the sweeping civil service order
Of President Cleveland, whereby nearly
all the offices in the executive branch Of
the government are taken into the civil
service act.
Gen. Grosvenor, who 10 one Of McKin-
ley's closest friends. and who has been
one of his most capable political sup
porters, said: IT believe President Nc
Kinley will revoke or suspend the
sweeping order which took all of the
offices into civil service classification.
I have been investigating the matter
thoroughly, and one Of the ablest law
yers in this country has given me an
opinion covering the case. He says that
an executive can revoke his own deeds
just as an executive body can recon
slider an act"
The herald., 1897-02-23
IN THE HOUSE
The General Deficiency Bill Passed-Naval Ap
proprlatlons Considered

WASHINGTON, FEB. 22.-The mouse
today passed the general deficiency ap-
preparation bill and began consideration
of the last of the money bills, that pro-
viding for the naval establishment. A
long debate occurred over the propriety
of the appropriation of $1,000, 900 for the
Southern Pacific railroad under the
judgment of the court of claims, but the
house, by a vote of lC2 to 1873, refused to
strike it out. Tie members who ia
vore0 the appropriation for the repay
ment to members of the last congress of
salaries withheld from them on account
of absence carried their fight into the
house, but they were beaten, 96 to 1922
Sixteen of the forty-eight pages Of the
naval bill were completed. The at
tempt of Mr.. Grosvenor co., Rep.) to
secure an amendment to retain session
employees on the roll after March 4 to
March 49, when the extra session would
begin, drew from him, when pressed as
to whether he was authorized to pro-
claim an extra session." the good ma
tured admission that he was authorized
to assume that there would be an extra
session.
Sayers (Tex., Dem.), in support of his
amendment as to the Southern Pacific
railroad claim said that for ten years
congress had resisted the payment Of
this claim. 1t had been fought over and
over again and always had resulted in
favor of the government. The validity
of the judgment was admitted. But in
asmuch as the stockholders and direc-
tors of the Southern Pacific and Central
Pacific were largely the same and as
the Central and insolvent and largely
indebted to the government, he con-
tended that congress would be derelict
in its duty If it paid to the Southern Pa
cific corporation, which was practical
ly identical with the other, the 81 319, 900
pending settlement with the Central.
Mr.. Northway of Ohio, Republican,
said that he favored the payment of this
claim to the Southern Pacific. The road
bound itself to carry the mails. It has
performed it's duty, and we were in
honor bound to discharge our part Of the
contract. If we withheld this money
we might as well refuse the payment Of
outstanding bonds when they fell due.
". A. Stone Of Pennsylvania, Rspubli-
The herald., 1897-02-23
Throws Away Ambition

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 22.1The Daily
Gazette of this city. Gov Marshalls per-
sonal organ, which on Saturday even
ing came out with triple-leaded item
foreshadowing Hanna's appointment,
to the senate, comes out this evening in
another editorial on the matter which
shows that the governor, for the time be-
is concerned. The editorial is as fol-
lows: Gov. Marshall will not stand for
reelection this year and will not be .
candidate for United States senator for
the full term next Year"
The herald., 1897-02-23
No Law At All

DALLAS, Tex, Feb. 22.-In the United
States district court today Judge
Charles Swayne declared the Texas
antitrust law unconstitutional. 1t was
under this law that Rockefeller Flagler
and other Standard oil magnates were
indicted at Waco. The indictments led
to demand on Governor Flower for the
arrest of the millionaires. The agent of
the Standard oil company was arrested
and convicted. He appealed to the court
here for writ of habeas corpus. The
state will take the case to the supreme
court. The Judge declared the law re-
stricted the liberty of citizens.
The herald., 1897-02-23
A PAPAGO UPRISING
New Mexican Indians Resist llI-Treatment b
rlexcan Officers

New mexican Indians kesist IlI-Ifeatment by
nexlcan Officers
TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 22.-Word has
been received that conflict Is imminent
between Papago Indians and Mexicans
near the line. fifteen miles west Of No
gales.
There has been serious friction be-
tween Papago cattle owners and Mex
ican cattle men for some months, which
ripened into open war three weeks ago,
each charging the other with stealing
stock. In a fight a Papago was killed.
The chief of the tribe went to Ell Paso
for redress and was thrust into a Mexi-
can prison. Thirty armed Papagos
went and demanded his release. Being
refused, in attempting his release, the
chief was shot by Mexicans and four
other Papagos killed. one Mexican also
being wounded. This was week ago.
The Papagos retreated to the noun
tsins seven HsslsS this Of the line
fortified "a tReaq A5q Il An @ sses Eaitpg W v
The herald., 1897-02-23
The City of Blood

LONDON, Feb. pa dispatch from
Brass on the west coast of Africa, gives
details relative to the capture on Feb.
18th of Benin City by the British expe-
dition against the emir of Nupir. There
was an eight hours running fight and a
stubborn resistance on the part of the
outlaws. Four white, including DR..
Fyfe, were killed and sixteen wounded
The expedition found Benin City reek-
ing with human blood. Many human
beings have been sacrificed and crucified
by the Fulahs. The troops destroyed
the crucifxion tree and the "juju
houses"
The herald., 1897-02-23
Mckinley Rates

CHICAGO, Feb. 22-Authority was
granted by the chairman Of the Trans
missouri Association to the roads of that
organization to acknowledge a rate of
one fare for the round trip for the inau-
guration at Washington. The authority
was granted on the request Of the Union
Pacific, which desired to meet the action
OF the st. Louis and San Franciaco
which 4 re nsst nsIpb bsE of the association.
The herald., 1897-02-23
The Rock Cut Pobbers

PRESCOTT. Ariz., Feb. 22.-The pre-
liminary examination of Jim Parker,
charged with the Rock Cut train rob-
berry, set for today, was postponed till to-
morrow on account of today being le-
gal holiday Kid Love and Abe Thomp-
son, arrested as accessories, were
brought to the Jail here from Flagstaff
last night
The herald., 1897-02-23
Rev. C. 3. Rex Dead

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, Feb. %.
Very Rev. Charles Bernard Rex, d.
D., aged 40 years. formerly president of
st. Cha rlesycollege, Elicott City, Mary
land and Sunerior OF the ST Sulnice
soffd2 nk America. died this morning.
The herald., 1897-02-23
An lnfantils Tramp

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22.-Earl
Skinner, 14-year-old boy was taken
into custody on the water front this af-
ternoon, and will be sent to his home
In Fresno tonight. He left home last
Friday with the intention Of becoming
tramp.
The herald., 1897-02-23
T. q. Shannon Dead

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22.-Thomas
B. Shannon, for many years one of CAL
ifornia's most prominent public men, Is
dead. He was member of one Of the
early legislatures. a congressman and
for eight years collector of the port Of
San Francicso.
The herald., 1897-02-23
Both Feet Crushed

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 22.-Robert
Drasher, conductor on the Gait and
lone branch road, had both his feet
crushed this afternoon at Gait. He at
8 81 ~!ses he fel! the wheels passing
over HI legp below his knees.
The herald., 1897-02-23

FRope- Walker BiondIn Dead
LONDON. Feb 22.--Rlondin. the xono
walker. Is dead y
The herald., 1897-02-23
IN COLORADO.

DENVER, Col, Feb. 2-The Denve1
and Rio Grande main line to the west,
which was blocked for day or two Lass
week by the heavy snowfall. causing
snow slides in the mountains. was re-
opened today and through trains arc
again running on schedule. This is the
first time since 1884 that the Denver and
Rio Grande main line has been closed by
snow blockades for more than few
hours.
The herald., 1897-02-23
FRENCHa,pNPUTIEs.

PARIS Feb4J&EeIn the chamber of
deputies today NJ. Denyscochin, Right
ist questioned the government on the
C5esAn question. He said that the re-
turn Of the island to Turkish rule was
now impossible. ~
M. Milleraud, Socialist, supported M.
Denyscochin's remarks. He said that
all the powers were not acting from dis
interested motivaa and Eranca's sole
csarR ID RI Az 'hqpprlsnd h,rsr-
The herald., 1897-02-23

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 22.-The
steady rain for two days past put the
Kanawha and Elk rivers above the dan
ger line and the lower part Of the city
is now flooded and 1t is feared that With
in the next few hours many people will
have to move out of their homes. All
navigation on the Kanawha has stopped.
The weather is warm and prospects arA
for more rain
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-30
CANE OFF THE PERCH.
Board of Public Works Will Abide by
the Appropriation Ordinance.
At Last Evenings Session OF the
Finance Committee the Members
of the Board Abandoned Their
Position, and Announced Thatthe
Letter and Spirit Of the Law
Would be Carried Out.

The Republican majority Of the city
Board OF Public WORKS has concluded
that il would be the part of wisdom 10
follow the annual appropriation ordln-
ance as it was passed by Council, ana
the intention of spending certain mo-
news in a different manner has Deeh
abandoned.
The Council Committee on Finance
reassembled last evening, with Presl-
dent Chew. of the Second Branch. City
Solicitor Nesbitt, City Clerk Watkins
Clerk Hornish, of the Board OF PUBIC
Works. and Messrs. Vankeuren and Nc
Coy, of the Board. Chairman Hork-
heimer presided.
When the meeting had been called
TO order Mr.. Vanseuren, evidently
speaking for himself and Mr.. Schmul-
bach. the two Republican members OF
the Board, said:
Mr.. Chairman-A meeting Of the
Board was held this morning, and |
have been authorized TO come here and
state that the Board did what had been
done under the supposition that there
would be no objection. There has been
objection. and | will state that the
Board has abandoned its plans. CAP
plause.)
Mr. McCoy-And l want TO say that
no meeting of the Board of Public
Works was held this morning. | am
the minority member of that Board,and
was never notified that there was 10 be
a meeting and was not present. Mem
bers of the Board may have met, but no
meeting Of the Board Of Public Works
was held.
Replying to question by Mr.. Davis
son. Mr.. Mccoy said he knew nothing
about the proposed move of a MAORI
~ of the Board until last Monday week,
when the plans had been matured by
the other members.
Mr.. Vankeuren-You must have for
gotten about the plan to hog every
thing for Water street
Mr. Mccoy have forgotten moth
ing.
Mr. DAWSON suggested that as ev-
erything had been settled that it would
be proper to adjourn and made such a
motion.
Mr.. Vankeuren said that if the Com
mittee wished, he would give his per-
sonal assurance that at the next meet
ing of the Board action would be taken
TO strictly follow the appropriation or
dinance in all matters. Il will give my
word of honor as a gentleman that it
will be done"
Clerk Hornish said that he was au-
thorized to speak for Mr. Schmulbach,
and for him would say that the money
would be expended as the ordinance
specified
After some further talk of no espe-
cial value or significance. the Commit
tee adjourned. after Clerk Watkins had
made a successful plea for some much
needed improvements in the method of
handling books in the vault in the City
Clerks Office.
The whole trouble is now over, and
the Committee has successfully assert
ed itself without an appeal 20 Council.