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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27

WASHINGTON. Feb. p. 1.-Two bills
l~ntroduced by Representative Gillett Of
Massachusetts, II Of them to y
taCt state anti-gambing laws from
null. tlcation through Interstate gam.
bling by telegraph, telephone or other.
wise the other ito regulate interstate
transportation Of property owned or
manufactured by unlawful combina.
rons,' We're ordered to he reported to
the house by the Judiciary committee
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
FLOOD Is SUBSIDING.
The Ohio River Failing. Rapidly at All
Points. -

hio NiFfr faliins RapiuIy nv AL
Points. w
CINCINNATI, Feb. &1.-The sky here
is cloudy and the mercury is rising. At
all river points from FittSburg to Mays
vile the river Is failing very rapidly.
Suffering at Portsmouth. where 1t was
greatest, is diminishing. The same
may be said OF Huntington, Catletts-
burg, Hanging Rock, Aberdeen and
Maysvlllc, where the humiliation drove
out hundreds of families. From NAYS
vile down to Cincinnati the flood is at
ITS worst. All the railroad trains are
leaving from their regular depots tx
Ccpt those entering the Grand Contra.
and they use the Eighth street station.
1t i estimated that 5000 wOrkmcn
III Cincinnati and the Kentucky cities
and towns opposite here have been
thrown out of employment by tho
stoppage of inundated factories to say
nothing of those kept from work by in-
undated homes. The factories stopped
by the food in Cincinnati are most
numerous in Mill Creek valley. The
t1"od Is drawing numerous Sightseors
here from the interior of OhIo5and
Indiana for whom some railroads have
made special rates.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL. Feb "a.
HOGS Not enough hogs to make u
markec. Eastern markets lower
CATTLE-Market dull; very few cat
tie offered; good buscher COWS steady;
other butte her stuff slow. Their VIII b u
good demand next week for stockers ami
tecders.
Sales ranged at q 65 Ia35 for cows;
Is. 25 d3. 80 for stockers; 240426J for
heifers-
ShEEP-Steady.
Muttons. &. 5M3.OO; lambs, o. 40.
Receipts, Hogs, %; cattle, 10; calves
Z; sheep, 90.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
Funeral of Archbishop Grace.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 27.-The funeral of
Archbishop Thomas l.. Grace, second
bishop of St. Paul, took place during
the morning and was a very imposing
spectacle. The remains, which had
been lying in state in St. Joseph's hos
pltal, were conveyed at s O'Clock to tho
Cathedral, where a pontitical mass Of
requiem was sung, Archbishop Ireland
beng the celebrant. Interment was at
Calvary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
River Falling at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Feb. Z7.-The river an.
parently reached its maximum at 3
o'clock a. m, when the gauge showed
81 feet 2 inches. This is the fifth time
in the history of the city that the river
has exceeded the 30 foot limit. The
other records are: 1852, "a feet 2
inches lS47, 81 feet Z inches 1883. GO
feet 4 inches 1884, II feet "a inches.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS,

Arthur G. Wright, an Englishman of
education, wealth and social distInc.
ton Ill his native country, committed
suicide at Minneapolis.
The Chicago tanners strike is TO be
settled by the state board of arbitra-
ton. The men will return to work,
pending the finding of the board.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 27.-The house
Immediately after roll call suspended
the rules and passed the bill recon-
mendlng the attorney general to bring
suit against the VandalIa railroad COM
pany for the collection of the states
CAIN under a former charter o. 81.
900, O00. The bill was SEN to the >en-
ate, where it was promised hat that
body would promptly pass it.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
Rotary Reaches Them.

WILLOW LAKE, S. D.. Feb. 90
After nearly eight weeks Of blockade
the rotary arrived with a few supplies
and wood, bat there is no coal i'll town
which Is little better OF, as 1t Is still
~b.Cckaded on both sides.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27

ALBANY, y. Y. Feb. 27.-1h~ time
for the report Of the LeXow trust inve>.
tlgatlng committee has been extended
to March 0, by a resolution IN the as
sembly. In the senate Mr.. Grady OF.
JeCted and 1t went over.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke xour Luo 1vsy.
II you want to quit tobacco using easil;
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wOnder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac of your
druggist, under guarantee to cure, SOC on
Sl.OO. Booklet and sample mailed free. Al.
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
A MeSaILa Nine nnans

VIRGINIA., Mimi, Feb. p. - The
Franklin group of mines has closed
down, throwing 100 men out of emp.Ov-
nlent. The reason Is supposed to be
the inability of the ore pool to come to
an agreement.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
Poultry, Butter and Eggs.

CHICAGO, Feb. IS.
Dressed poultry firm; turks, 100 l2c;
CHICKS, 6taW7Ac; duck, ll.1llc. Butter,
Creamery, IA G24c; dairy, V0l6c. EggS
steady; fresh, ljc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27

CLEVELAND, Feb. 21.-At | - y, m.
MT Hanna, accompanied by his family.
LETT Tor Washington on the Pennsylva-
MA 80 one accompanied him save
his wife and daughters.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
Minneapol = Grain.

MINNEAPOLI,, Feb. 20
WHEAT February closed at y &C:
May, u4c; July, 1917. On Track
No. l hard, 10; No. l Northern, Z C;
No : Northern, TXc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-27
LATEST MARKET REPORT.


MILWAUKEE, Feb. 20
FLOUR-Quict AMI unchanged.
NHEAI-No. : Spring. 7oLsc; No.
Northern, IS; May a..
CORN-NU. 3, 10.
OAlS-NO. y white, Is.
BAkLEI-No.2 20; sample on track,
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cost OF mailing only, to the Worlds Di-peusarv
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send ten cents extra thirty.one cents in ALI to
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Mortgage Sale.

By i. ii. lillian on,
Attorney for Mortgsgrc.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25
Cabin Outfit OF a Liner.

For the first cabin of a big Atlantic liner there
must be 5000 spoons, 1000 forks, 1000 napkin
ri ngs 800 knives 500 finger bowls, 300 salt cellars
200 tumblers, 1000 cups and 1000 saucers, 5000
plates of various kinds, and 10000 napkins. In the
outfit of the cabins there will be required at least
1000 blankets 900 counterpanes, 500 mattresses,
500 pillo VS., 1000 sheets, 1000 bath towels and
10000 other towels.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25
Not 1ncluoeo.

Fellows, you wouldn't take me to be a member
of mlionaires family, would you?"
Frankly, would not"
Neither would the millionaire; asked him last
night. "-Brooklyn Life.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25
Nortolk, VA.

Miss Rosae Held, of Richmond, is the guest of Mrs
Bernard Lillenie'd.
Mr. S. Frank has returned home after extern
sivc trip to Europe
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25
Richmond News.


Mr.. Samuel Hirshberg is out again after spell of
sickness of some length.
Mr. Lawrence Sycle of Baltimore, is on visit to
his father Mr.. Isaac Sycle
The Beth Ahaba Sunday school picnic yesterday
enjoyable occasion.
Mr.. Mossner of Thorntown, Ind, is visit Of
some length to his daughter, Mrs. A. Valentine.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ Schwartz, Of his city, are visit
ing Mrs Ottenhemer, mother of Mrs. Schwartz, in
Baltimore.
Miss Edna Hecht, of Baltimore, who has been Wis
itng relatives in this city for months, has
turned home
Mrs. Goetter, of Montgomery Ala, has recently
become life member of the Hebrew Memorial Asso-
citation of this city.
Mr.. s. Herold, of Shreveport, La, who has been
on visit to his daughter, Mrs. M L. Hofneimer
has returned home.
Miss Daisy Hutzer lett for Europe last Tuesday
On Thursday evening last she entertained number
of young friends and quite an enjoyable evening
spent
Mrs Woolner who is visiting her daughter, Mrs
E. N. Calisch, rendered trolley party
nights ago by number of friends. The enjoyment
of the occasion was much married by the fact that
Mrs. Woolner prevented by sickness from par
ticpatng.
At the last meeting of the Council Committee
Relief of the Poor it ordered that bids be adver
tsed for moving the wall between the amshouse and
the Hebrew Cemetery to take in the piece of land
purchased by the latter year ago. The expense is
be equally divided between the city and the
terry
The Ladies' Hebrew Aid Society has just elected
these officers: Mrs. N Cohen president; Mrs. r.
Lovensten, vce-president; Mrs II. Weinberg, treas
urer; Mrs. H Passamaneck secretary Relief Com
mittee-Mrs. Phillips (charman) Mrs D. Green,
Mrs A. Malloy Mrs. H. H Rosenberg and Mrs
Kaplan
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25

Miss Beknap, of Washington, D. c., the daughter
Of Secretary Of War Reknap, will become Jew
ess, SO that she marry Mr.. Paul May, Jewish
young man. who is connected with the Belgian lega-
ton. AS the ceremony be performed in no syna-
gogue in Washington it will be performed in New
York
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25

Mr.. M. Hofhemer and his little daughter, Rita,
have gone West to visit relatives.
Mr.. Emanuel Gunst, of Richmond, was in the city
on Tuesday.
Mrs A. Hart is convalescing
Misses Leopold, Of New York, are the guests of
Mrs A. Brandt, Portsmouth.
Mr. Charles Greenbaum, who has been i'll for sew
eral days, is improving rapidly.
Miss Ray Strasburger is the guest Of Mrs. Moses
Marx, Holt street.
Mr. and Mrs Jacob Lowenberg making
fragments to move into their elegant residence
in Client.
Miss Engelberg of Richmond, is the guest Of Mrs.
Aronhem, Fenchurch street
The ladies in charge of the fair to be given in the
fall for the benefit of Beth Ell synagogue have met
with great success.
Mr.. Frank, of New York, is the guest of Mrs. A.
T Hofheimer, Bank street.
Miss Morris, of New York is the guest of Mrs.
Jacob Hecht
Miss B rydie Meyers entertained the Juniors at her
esidence on Tuesday evening.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-17
THE COSMOPOLITAN UNIVERSITY.
PURPOSES AND SCOPE OF THE INSTITUTION
OVER WHICH DR.. ANDREWS IS
To PRESIDE

ro,r prisbon Walker Editor of THE Cosmopoli
tan" yesterday outlined the purposes and scope OF
the Cosmopolitan University. which he IS 10 iouho'
and of which he has announced that Dr. T. Ben
tam,n Andrews who lately resigned the presidency
of Brown University. IL to be the president. Mr.
Waller said that the aim OF the new enterprise VIII
he 10 give the wsest possible aid to the millions
WHO have the desire for broader education than IL
afforded by the public schools but who have not
the means for entrance at the universities.
Nr Walker announced some time ago ;hat he had
recciyed assurances from the distinguished head OF
n university that he would accept the presidenc!
of the new university II he could he relieved from
his present responsibilities. In the September COS
mopolltan" Mr.. Walker says, he Will announce that
Dr. Andrews will take charge OF the university and
that work will begin October /. In the same
issue of THE Cosmopolitan" Mr.. Walker Will de-
scribe Dr. Andrews az follows
1t was after an unusually wide experience az col,
leec professor and teacher In many branches OF
study that Dr. Andrews took in hand the presidency
of the chief college Of Rhode Island. brown mi
yersItv had at the time few students. little OF pres
tige and badly provided with the buildings ana
apparatus required for the best results IN coege &c
the freedom Of thought and expression pcrmi'tesn yea
TO- fofgG free % S res nder his
the University had grown until Its equipment was
fame of the thorough instruction impaired within
Its walls had increased the roll or students 10 more
than eleven hundred.
The new university will entail no fees on the part
of It's students the Editor OF The Cosmopolitan"
believing that in time benefactors will realize the
excellence Of the work done and come to his aid
Mr. Walker says that DR. Andrews. having def
ntely accepted the place offered him. has appointed
the following Advisory Board: Spencer Trask
President McAllister OF the Drcxel institute. Pha-
delphia; Dr. Albert Shaw American Editor OF THE
Review of Reviews: General Samuel Thomas and
George F. Seward president OF the Fidelity ana
Casualty Company OF this city. Politics will not
enter into the scheme. Dr. Andrews will map out
course study for each student with the aid OF an
expert In each branch of study and the student may
at any time be examined on the studies he has pur-
sued. 49,
All the expense will for the present be borne by
..'hc Cosmo politan" magaz zine and Mr.. Walker
estimates that 1t will cost $4,000 for postage alone
the first year Some fourteen hundred entries have
already been received. Mr.. Walker says and they
come from every State In the Union and from
Canada.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-17
HE WANTED "DENMIDGES.'
UNFORTUNATELY HE WENT TO THE WRONG
rLACEs TO GET THEM

UNFORTUNATELY HE WENT TO THE WRONG
rLAcEs TO GET THEM.
United States Commissioner Shields sat in his
office in the Federal Building yesterday afternoon
thinking large thoughts and rejoicing III the pos
session of a good dinner and a better conscience
when there loomed up beside him huge soot-be-
grined vision. The vision wore jumper ana a
pair Of oyera'.s held in place by half a pair OF
braces
We'll" said the Commissioner mildly, what 90
you want?'
'Demmidges." calculated the vision. and he
smote the table hercely.
What for?' inquired the Commissioner.
Me mustache."
Your musache?'
That's what Dey swiped it when was
sleepn'.'
who arc YOU anyhow asked the Commits
soner. The vision fell heavily into chair. .
Il stoke on der Paris" he remarked.
Steamboat"
Yep an one O. der mugs wot stokes wild me
swiped me mustache vile was sleepin'
Does look rather swiped." admitted the Com
missioner Was it long before they swiped it,
The vision placed the end of one grmy finger at
the back of his neck. "Roun' t here" he said
who swiped it?" ,.s
the vision sighed gently. ,..,.
soner inquired
pemmidses shouted the vision blazing ,ar sud;
Can't git me lylocks back. but you en- gimme DEM
midees." , 49,. a.
I'm afrald"- began the Commissioner. but the
vision broke in.
You oighter seen it-lon n fine n silky. say
was lin years raisin' It, n now dat deck swabDinG
Collins swiped it off N me W lie was asleep say
can't yer gimme demmidges? ,,, mouth
Sorry" said the Commissioner. his mouth
twitchng but | can't do IT, You want TO IN
sti,ute a suit in a civil court This office is no
The vision slowly arose and hitchcd up his over,
ais Gloom overspread his face. Slowly he walked
to the door: then he turned as IL struck ps d"
Say" he said you make me t'ink Of mug
knowed in Kansas city. ne - but ue'., ~o, -
de use. | knowed couldn't git justice no. her
demmidCes neder." -.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-17
MIST GIVE Up THE SOCBRETTE'S JEWELRY

Adolf Maisner, a dentist. OF No. i.i07 Lexington
ave. was ordered yesterday by Justice Conan. in
the city Court. upon the application of Maurice T.
Blumenthal to appear in court nsyt Thursday and
show cause why n golc watch and chain and a da
nond ring In his possession should rot be applied
TO the payment OF judgment obtained against
him by Miss MAY Woodruff soubrettc. for sll9 ST.
Miss Woodruff asserts that Maisner. without her
consent extracted two OF her front teeth and broke
Of another close to the gum. that she de-
barred from appearing at the theatre Masner,
she refused 10 supply her with artificial teeth
unless she paid SIS In addition to the charges sle
had already paid. She deposited with him ee-
curity her watch. chain ana ring. and received a
receipt for them. Then Masner again declined to
treat her. Having lost her work at the theatre.
she sued him 70 recover $50, the value OF her jew
elry and for $2Odo damages. The second suit has
moi vet been tried but the jewery action resulted
in a Judgment by default IN Miss Woodruff's favor
for il01 20.
Maisner appealed from this decision. but did not
prosecute his appeal. and the Supreme Court af-
nrmcd the Judgment, with costs The judgment
was put in the hands of the Sheriff. but return
OF mo assets" was made and the paintin now
seeks TO compel Maisner to give up the watch.
chain and ring 10 her IN part payment OF the decree
New-York tribune., 1897-08-17
THE RAPID TPiNSTT HEARING.

The commission appointed by the Appellate Diyi-
sion Of the Supreme Court to hear and determine
upon the pracicability OF the plans adopted by the
Board Of Rapid Transit Railroad Commissioners for
underground railroad met again yesterday after
noon at the Office of the Rapid Transit Commits
sion. No. 2jG Broadway. after an adjournment
since Wednesday last. Chief Engineer Parsons of
the Rapid Transit Board whose cross-exa mination
by George Zabrskic representing interests opposed
TO the underground scheme. was begun last week,
recalled yesterday for further examnati ton
AT the request of Mr.. Boardman counsel for the
cation Of sewers and underground pipes along the
line OF the proposed route. placed on record
IN addition to the maps already filed Of the plans
maps tha, it would be necessary to rebuild some
scheme should be carried through
On Wednesday last Mr. Parsons testified TO hav-
ing had borngs made along the proposed route,
and SAMPLES of the material secured at such bor-
ings were placed before the Commission Yesterday
tered would not be difficult to work through. Mr.
Parsons described in detail the plans OF consruc-
Commissioners for the first section OF the proposed
route. from the City Hall TO Forty sccond-st The
excavations from Third-st. TO Twenticth-st. would
be largely In rock AT Thirteenth-st there would
be sixteen fee; OF rock excavation and further up
to about Twenticih-st. there would be more less
OF rock excavation 20 be made.
The pipes Mr. Parsons sad would have
20 he carried either under or through the railroad
stations. This would bc the course pursued with
gag and water pipes This would refer pipes
running north and south. Pipes crossing the rail-
rond tunnel would be placed in boxes the roof
beams Of the tunnel. The examination OF Mr. Par.
sons win be- continued to-day.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-17
DEFICIENCIES AND tax RATES.

The Finance Committee OF the Board of Alder
men will meet this morning to agree upon re-
MORT as 10 the amount OF the deficiencies to be
l,o, % rho budget for 1891, and some OF the mem
hers OF the committee yesterday expressed inter
cst in a rumor that Controller Fitch had insisted
unon adding deficiencies for some years past. In
order 10 swell the amount and increase the tax
rate As obtained from the Finance Department.
the figures for deficiencies for 1891 are about 02o
The rumor that excited some OF the Aldermen yes
,erday was that the amount included deficiencies
,n "a ;;-many times and that the Controller wanted
70 keep the tax rate high, asa Tammany argument
in The coming election. With $4,000 added TO the
hrdge, for deficiencies, II was said the rate
for isq7 would be 81 10. or only four points below
that OF last year. .
Controller Fitch IL catching trout In the Adiron-
dacks. but II said IN his office yesterday that
the rtimor silly one. and the amount added
10 the budget for deficiencies In 1896 So3.
O, MAYOR Strong said he could not speak definitely
about the rumor. but that N the amount added 70
the budget for deficiencies was too high the people
woud Understand the reason for 1t. II the tax rate
was high he said. the people would know that they
were getting the worth of their money In Improve
New-York tribune., 1897-08-17
COST AND POTENTIAL ENERGY

We hear OF some people who obstinately resus,
10 believe that gas is n cheaper fuel than toal'
Figures taken from actual experiment will not
convince them 1T stands to reason" they say,
that coal must be cheaper" Well, let them go
to q chemist or a skilled physicist and find put
what the r~al reason In the case Is. He VIII ell
them that II all turns the question Of potential
energy. Everybody knows that there is great
deal more energy. in the form OF latent heat In
coal than can possibly be got out In use The
best furnace can utilize only about 1O per ce,t
Of the potential energy OF the coal II burns; TO
% per cent Is the average. But the chemist VII
prove to you that gas as fuel yields from 6oto
40 per cent. OF the potential energy OF the coal
That Is the scientific reason why gas is dlspla.-
ing coal In heating. Such margin OF advaa-
tage cannot be neglected In the economic worN.
where competition is so fierce, ard where the
inferior method or produc; goes to the wall Il
IL this margin Of advantage which enables gat
companies to furnish fuel for the kitchen at hal.
the cost OF coal. Figures may lie. but when &
scientific demonstration Is made there Is moth.
ing more to he said.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-17
Mr.. hedges SUES CHTRCH TRUSTEES.

City Magistrate Job f. Hedges. Mayor Srong's
ex-sccretary, secured order from Justice RUSSELL
in the Supreme Court. Yesterday sending to a ref
cree for trial and report suit brought by him 70
recover from the Methodist Protestant Church Of
the village Of Williamsburg balan,e OF sej53 u for
professional services as attorney to the community
tained by the trustees OF the church as attorney in
March. 1892 and until March 1891. acted for thcm
I'm an action brought against them TO obtain an In
junction enjoning them from selling the Union
Cemetery, in Bro klyn In four mandamus proceed
ing, and IN Two suits regarding the opening of
strccts In Brooklyn, in which the attendants as
uroperty-owncrs, received compensation. 4 fair re-
inuncration for his legal services he said would be
xg 800 ~ and he acknowledged having received
81 ii6 75 which he collected on behalf of his clients
The defendants admit that they retained Mr.. Hedges
as their attorney. and say that they paid him
81 ii5 10 They deny all his allegations. however.
10 the value OF his legal services