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

VIII Oppose Financial Legislation but
Favor Recognition Of the Cubana.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The caucus
of Democratic members of the house of
representatives resulted in the adoption
of resolutions defining the party policy
on the questions of Cuba, finance and
bankruptcy. The caucus was largely
attended, l01 of the l25 Democratic
members being present despite the
stormy weather. Representative Rich
ardson Of Tennessee acted as chairman,
and Representatives Cummings Of New
York and Cowherd of Missouri acted as
secretaries. Representative Bailey of
Texas took the initiative by presenting
the following series Of resolutions:
Declaration Of Policy.
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
caucus that the Democratic members Of
the house of representatives ought to re-
sist all efforts, direct or indirect, to retire
the greenbacks and treasury notes.
Resolved, second, That we are opposed
to and will resist all attempts to extend
the privileges of national banks, or to re-
duce the taxes which they now pay.
Resolved, third, That we favor the early
consideration and passage Of the senate
resolution recognizing that state of war
exists in the island of Cuba between the
government of Spain and the Cuban
people.
Resolved, fourth, That we favor the
early enactment Of a just and wise bank
ruptcy law.
Unanimous on Finance and Cuba.
The first three features Of the resolu.
tions, on finance and Cuba, were con.
sidered separately, the discussion being
vigorous aud unanimously favorable.
Mr.. Bailey made the main speech, say.
ing that Democratic members should
take their position promptly against
these financial movements now assum.
ing formidable dimensions owing to
the recommendations given to them by
the president and secretary Of the treas
ury. He also spoke for a clear cut posi-.
ton in favor of the recognition of Gu.
ban belligerency, as embodied in the
Morgan resolution which passed the
senate during the extra session. There
was not q dissenting voice to Mr..
Bailey's propositions and the first three
resolutions were carried by a unani.
nous vote.
Opposition to Bankruptcy Bill.
The fourth feature Of the resolutions,
declaring for bankruptcy law, met
with some opposition. Mr.. Dearmond
Of Missouri argued that it was not ex.
pedient for the party to take position
favorable to a bankruptcy bill at this
time. The resolution was supported BY
Messrs. Bailey, Simms Of Tennessee
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Twice-a-week plain dealer., 1897-12-10

Abe Evans is reported to be SO i'll
as probably beyond recovery,
All silver ware neatly engraved,
free of charge, at-Clemmer's.
Finest line of toilet cases, albums,
and medallions, at-Clemmer's.
The price of Hazle's Headache Cap
sules is 25cA Do not pay more.
A. E. TemIleman, OF Iowa City, is
the new jewl3r at DR.. Clemmer's.
Call and examine the full line Of
Christmas goods, at -Clemmer's.
If you are looking for bargains in
groceries, call at the Star Grocery.
An elegant assortment of chamber
sets at bottom prices. Kellow Jr.
Cabinet photographs any style,
best finish, only so at the Russell
Studio.
Our coffee for 1Oc per pound Is a
great bargain. Try it.-Amundson &
Lotthus.
When all else tails to cure, Hazle's
Headache Capsules give quick relief.
Try them.
! Photo, fan, neck tie, collar and cuff
ana work boxes of all kinds, at
Clemmer's.
Dinner sets in endless varieties, and
at greatly reduced prices.-Wm.
! Kellow Jr.
Now you can find just what. you
want for Xmas. Prices very low, at
Clemmer's.
Call at j. j. Lowry's and get prices
on Holiday goods before buying. 1t
will pay you.
w. B. Ousley, d D. S., in Cresco
1st to 18th. All work guaranteed to
give satisfaction. 15tf
Jersey Cream -four can not be beat.
Try one sack; will refund the money
| if not sa tisfactory.-Amundson s. Lof-
thus.
| John Walton is ready i, deliver wash
ice anywhere in town oil short notice.
If you want a load, cali on him or
drop him a postal card.
| When you want. cider you should
not order any other brand but the
we'll known johnson cider, sold only
by Amundson 4 Lofthus.
Nowadays when man goes to see
his doctor, he is promptly advised to
use Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sold by Dir. Wm. Connolly
We keep buckwheat from all mills
around here, and it is giving good
satisfaction. Try a sack and be con-
vinced. & Lotthus.
We have an elegant line of Dress
Goods, all the latest novelties in plain
and fancy wears. We will make a
great reduction on all dress goods un-
till Dec. 25th.
i CONNOLLY Il FITZGERALD.
Jerry eastman, of Acme. and T. j.
4 eastman, of Elma, were Cresco, visit.
ors acouplee eof day this week, and
arranged to take home some fine
portraits made for them by the .sBie
q" with which they were highly pleas
ed, having recently paid $3.50 tol
similar work.
Desirable representative wanted ii
this county for the Acetylene Gas Ma
chine; finest light known for city o.
country residences, churches, store
and schools; brilliancy far excellinl
electric light or city gas at one-hal
cost; absolutely safe; easily operated
unusual opportunity. Address TO
terms and full information The Graf
Reynolds Foundry Co. Dayton, Ohio.
Twice-a-week plain dealer., 1897-12-10

Silver ware OF all kinds cheap, at
Clemmer's.
JewelrY and Silverware at cost, at
j. j. Lowry's.
A fine line OF diamonds at cost, at
j. j. Lowry's.
Watches, clocks, solid and plated,
-Clemmer's.
Afull.line Of the latest standard
books, at Lowry's.
Jewellery and watch repairing guar
anteed at Lowry's.
Clemmer has some very fine cigars
and pipes for Christmas.
Be sure and get your coupons on all
cash sales at Clemmer's.
Sterling silver novelties OF every
kind cheap, at Clemmer's.
1S47 Roger Bros. knives, forks,
and spoons, atxClemmer's.
Everything in the Holiday line, at
lowest prices at j. j. Lowry's.
|
For fresh groceries or good meal
60 to M. Barrett's Restaurant.
Fine line of Oxford bibles and
prayer books, at-Clemmer's.
You can get four piece silver tea
set very cheap. at-Clemmer's.
Did you ever see doll that would
not break? Clemmer has 'em.
I Special sale of Jewelry, silver ware
and novelties, until Jan. 1st at j. J..
Lowry's.
G. H. Church recently entertained
a brother, Lon Church, from Mason
City, Iowa.
For SALE-A ten-horse power. will
run feed mill or wood saw, for sale
cheap. JOSEPH KAPLER.
WANTEp-A girl in the City Restau-
rant to do cooking. Must have some
experience. HANSON & GRAvos.
III you feel weak. dull and discour-
aged you will find bottle of Hoods
Sarsaparilla will do you wonderful
good.
The fourth regular visit of Karl D.
Fisk to Cresco, will be Dec. IA to IS.
A perfect fit of glasses guaranteed in
every case.
We will have special on Blankets
and Shoes, commencing Dec. 11th and
continuing until Dec. 25th.
CONNOLLY & FITZGERALD.
Did you ever try the Telmo Califor-
MIA canned goodsp One trial and we
will have you for customer. There
are none better.-Amundson s. Lof-
thus.
Geo. b. Mosher, son OF A. p. Mosh-
er, was married at Pipestone, Mimi,
Nov. "a, 1897, to Miss Anna E. Zell-
ma, of that place, and the young coup
le are now visiting in Cresco.
| lncontlnence OF water during sleep
stopped Immediately by DR.. E. Detch-
on's Anti Diuretic. Cures children
and adults alike. Price 81. Sold by
j. j. Clemmer, druggist, Cresco,
Iowa.
The Minstrels hold for tn in Nash's
Opera House, Lime Springs, Thurs
/ day, Dee. 16. They will carry Is mem
bers and we can assure Lime Springs
a first-olass concert of vocal and in.
strumencal music, aad big lot o
black-face jokes aud witticisms with
out a taint of vulgarity or profanity
All Cresco people unite in saying i
was the best entertainment given herr
in several years, and with added ex
perlence the boys will do even bette
in Lime Springs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer., 1897-12-10

We have them all and many 9th.
er suitable gifts, and our prices are
extremely low. You get a ticket
with every purchase.
Twice-a-week plain dealer., 1897-12-10
.sGold Medal

Dress Goods at Reduced Prices for the Holidays.
Twice-a-week plain dealer., 1897-12-10

Will Suit a Gentleman
A Nice Umbrella
A Pair Of Slippers
Fine Hose
Collars and Cuffs
Dress Shirts
Silk Handkerchiefs
Linen Handkerchiefs
Ties
Mufflers, Mittens
Gloves
A nice Cap
A Fine Hat
Wristlets
Purses
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vised by the Yankee mind was that OF
a man who wished to claim as ex-
clcsively his plan for fattening hogs
by a wonderful method. The plan was
this: Three pig pens were built, one
having several lean scrub swine,
known as ''razor-backs," the central
one being empty, and the third con-
tanning the blooded animal which it
was desired to fatten. The scheme was
to let the fine pig into the central yard
and let him eat all he could out of the
trough. When he had as much as he
could hold, hungry pig would be let
in, and, of course, begin to eat. 1t be-
ing a pigs nature to eat as long as it
Saw another pig do so, the man rea-
soned that the full pig would imme-
diately set to work again and take an
other meal. When the razor-back was
full he was to be taken out and a third
hungry pig brought in, when the same
performance would be gone through
again.-Philadelph Times.
Iron County register., 1897-09-09
a PAIR OF OLD SOCKS.

There are holes In the heels that are gecine
and wide
And the toes have departed long since.
it is true,
While the knees are a curious mixture of
darns
At best they are only pair of old socks.
Bearing the tatters Of days that are
fed
Just pair of yarn stockings my grand
mother knit,
Striped gaiIy with ribbands of white and
of red.
With her little white cap tied under her
chin,
And the snowy apron smoothed over her
lap
She would sit all day by the chimney fire,
And always her knitting would prove to be
A pair Of stockings, white and red.
For no other color WAS quite as good,
And that's what grandmother always
said.
Years have passed and the wooden chair
Is vacant now by the chimney place;
The shining needles are dull with rust,
Where times rude finger has left its
trace
And even I myself am changed,
All that remains from childhood's flight
Are these little tattered woolen socks,
With candy-stripes of red and white
And no rich gift that the years may yield
Ever will prove as dear to me,
Linking to-day with the youthful past.
When life was careless and gay and free
When life was a mystery fair and new,
Ere darkness came, and hore lay dead
As this pair of boyish worn-out socks,
-Maude Morrison Huey, in Chicago In
terror.
Iron County register., 1897-09-09
AMONG THE POULTRY.

Much discomfort and disquietness
among the fowls at this season of the
year is causing vermin.
1t requires constant vigilance to keep
the poultry premises free from YER
min at this season of the year.
A light Brahma hens egg will weigh
from 2A to 2h ounces or about l
pound and 12 ounces per dozen.
Milk is the best feather and bone pro-
ducer that can be used on the farm,
when ground bone is not easy to Sc
cure.
Hens running at large on the farm
should be practically picking their own
living now, but feed of grain at night
will pay.
Set cabbage plants in all vacant spots
in the garden. They will make good
food for the poultry next winter if the
heads are small.
If you will not take the time to dust
the fowls with insect powder, give them
a dust box where it can be kept dry. 50
they can do the work themselves.
In mating ducks, about seven are al
lowed a drake in the beginning of the
season, more as the weather grows
warmer, until a dozen are reached.
No longer put of the job of cleaning
up the hen house; clean from top tc
bottom; make a bonfire of the litter;
whitewash the inside and give the
fowls a chance to rest these hot nights
Rural World.
Iron County register., 1897-09-09
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
THE EvER-HELPFuL HEN.

''Breathes there a man with soul so dead
Who never to himself hath said
There's naught on earth that goes ahead
OF either meat, or Gsh. or bread,
And that so fully fills the biIP'
In various ways as does and will
The egg Of the Helpful Hen?
And there's nothing quite $50 good to eat. -
That furnishes a rarer treat,
Or richer feast, and more complete,
When savory, succulent and sweet
And there's but little Appetite
There is no more enrapturing sight
Than dish Of good roast chicken?
Who doesn't know the use and worth
OF the real value of dollars and cents,
OF the saving grace in family expense,
OF the joys and welcomes oft intense,
While patiently waiting in some suspense
Egg fresh from the Helpful Hen?
Is there housewife overwise,
Who fully appreciates her prize,
When she over, and over, and over tries
To make her pudding, and sometimes pies,
And gets into trouble up to her eyes
From failing to use what's about the size
OF the egg of the Helpful Hen?
Breathes there a child in our broad land,
Who hasn't even an open hand,
And mouth little more open still
With a welcome stomach ready to fill,
And never thought of "a bitter piIl''
When eating with relish, wish and will,
Products of the Helpful Hen?
Breathes there anyone who never sings
In praise of Biddy and what she brings,
Alike to beggars, as well as to kings,
Who covers her brood with outstretched
wings,
And folds them close to incubate
With an early crow and a cackle late
The ever Helpful Hen.
Good Housekeeping.