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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
CALLED FOR CONTRACTS.
Interstate Commission Creates More Ex.
element For Railroads.

Iuterstste Commission Creates More Ex-
citenent For Railroads..
WASHINGTON, April s. The inter
state commerce commission has noti-
fed most Of the roads making up the
Joint Traffic association, TO forward to
the commission by next Saturday, full
information about grain shipments and
contracts and agreements in force be-
tween April !, 1896, and March /,
1891. These roads have been COM
planned of as discriminating in rates
for grain and grain products from Chi
cage and other Illinois points, to the
Atlantic seaports, at various times be-
tween Jan. | and March 10 last. The
action has created considerable agi.
tation among railroad officials, and
it is expected to reveal which
roads have been cutting rates.
The notice calls for verified copies
of all contracts or agreements at any
time III force s;tween the first men.
toned dates relatlfg to the shipments,
transportation transfer in transit.
switching or transferring loaded cars
from one line to another, loading and
unloading, storing or warehouslng of
grain and grain products and the pass.
ing Of grain through elevators and OF
all contracts relating thereto or leases
Of storehOuses or elevators situated
upon premises owned or controlled by
the roads, which have been since April
/, 1896, used OF nov used by others
than those roads for storing or elevat.
ing grain, showing in detail the terms
and conditions of contracts, agreements
or understandings not reduced into
writing, are also called for.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
THE SPRING ELECTIONS.
Returns From Ohio Show Democratic
Gains in q humble of Counties.

Returns From Ohio Show Democratic
Gains in q Number Of Counties.
CINCINNATI, April 7.-Although local
issues controlled most of the municipal
elections yet the general results
throughout Ohio show Democratic
gains along the lake shore, the river
counties and interior counties. This
gives the Democrats control of most OF
the machinery for the election next
November o. state officers and mem
bers Of the legislature. Governor
Bushnell will stand for a second term,
Senator Mark A. Hanna is the Reppb'
lican candidate for senator. All OF
these three leaders as we'll as Senator
Brice are interested parties and con
tributed directly or indirectly to the
organized efforts of the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Iowa Corn to d

Dies MONIES, April Iowa will
send at least 800, and perhaps 500, cars
of corn to starving India. A state
com mission headed by Mayor Hoyt
Sherman, appointed by Governor
Drake at tho suggestion of the legisla.
ture, has fully 100 local agents in diff.
ferent parts Of the state securing corn.
Both old ard new are taken, and the
different Iowa roads have offered to
transport it free.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Wants to he Prepared.

SAN FRANCISCO, April S.-General
Traffic Manager Stubs Of the Southern
Pacific has summoned to this city the
heads of the freight and passenger de.
partments of the road from all parts OF
the country. Mr.. Stubs declines to
say for what object the conference il
called, but it is believed by railroad
men here that Stubs thinks a freigh,
war is probable, and wishes to be pre-
pared for it.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
DETROIT'S ELECTION.

Governor Pingree's Candidate Defeated
by 1000 Votes.
DETROIT. April 7.-William G. May.
bury (Dem.) was elected mayor, by
about 1000 majority yer Captain AL
bert E. Stwart (Rep.) Maybury's cleo
ton is looked upon as a decided defeat
for Governor Pingree who practically
named Captain Stewart as his successor
as mayor after the court had overruled
the governors contention that he could
hold both the offices Of governor anG
MAYOR.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
MICHIGAN
Republicans Elect Their Men by De-
creased Ma j~orities.

Republicans Elect Their Men by De-
creased Ma j~orities.
DETROIT, April 7.-Midnight esti,
mates based on returns thus far re.
ceived from the state give Long up.
wards of 40, 900 plurality for supreme
court justice. The Republican candi.
dates for regents OF the university are
elected by probably somewhat lesser
pluralities, as Judge Long ran ahead OF
his ticket generally. McKinley's ma.
jority in Michigan was about SO, 900.
Pingree's for governor was 20, OOO
greater. The vote was light at most
points, and, while many free silve,
gains are noted in the smaller cities,
there were a few slumps favorable to
the Republicans.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Landed Marines and Sailors.

SHANGHAI, April IA mob Of
coolies, numbering about 5000. who
struck recently against an increase of
taxes, engaged in al anti-foreign
demonstration. There was serious
rioting. the volunteers were called q
and detachinents Of marines and sail.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
St. Paul Union stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PAU, April 8
HOGS-Fair demand. Range Of pricea,
g. 80 d3. rs.
CATTLE-South st. Paul stock yards
have established temporary headquarters
at Minnesota Transfer, and all stock that
arrives is being taken care Of.
Sales ranged at 81 659J.7 IS for cows;
g. g. (aA. Is for stockers; s.. 80 for heiters.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08

ors were landed to assist the authori.
ties in restoring order. 1t is reported
that two men were killed during cha
disturbance. The volunteers and DO.
lice are guarding the approaches to the
English settlement.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Officially Confirmed.

New YORK, April S.-The Mail and
Express says: Official confirmation is
given to the report that Colonel Daniel
S. Lamont, secretary of war under
President Cleveland, is to be placed at
the head of the Northern Pacific with
in 81 days. The title Of Colonel La.
thought his headquarters will be in
this CITY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Asphyxiated in a Tunnel.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, April s.
Seven men We're overcome by smoke
and gas at the Stricken tunnel, on the
first slope of Pixies peak, and two are
dead. while the others are in a critical
condition.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Saw Mill Starts Tn.

New RICHMOND, Wis. April S.-The
Willow River Lumber company's saw
mill has started. They have purchased
1000, 900 feet of logs near Pratt and
will ship them here by rail.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Minister Mckenzie Seriously III.

LIMA, Peru, April S.-The illness
from which United States Minister
James A. Mckenzie has been suffering
for some days has developed the most
serious symptoms aud his physicians
have little hope that he will recover.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08

ST.. PAUL, April B.-The state So.
preme court has set for hearing June
q the suit 70 restrain the capitol com
nissdoners from proceeding with woak
q the new state capitol
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke rour LIE away.

II you want to Quit tobacco using easils
and forever. be made well, strong, magnetic,
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 400, 900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac Of your
druggist. under guarantee to cure, SOC OK
Sl.m. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Duluth Grain.

DILUTE. April Z.
WHEAT-Cash, No. l hard, 67Xc; No.
Northern, 6jIc; No. : Northern, 63xc;
No. 3 spring, 59is "a; rejected, 1890
573sc; to arrive No. l hard, 67Kc; No. l
655sc; May No. l hard, 6SKc; No. /
Northern. 664c; July No. / Northern.
&c; September No Northern, 63Tc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Grain,

Milwaukee Grain.
MILWAUKEE,, April z
FLOUR-Neylected.
WHEAT-No 2 spring, 66Kc; No.
Northern, re; May, 66Ac.
CORN-Nn. 3, &c.
OAKS No. . white, 1873 geo.. =
BARLEI-No. ,, 81; sample IN track
24(d SIC.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
~

A sick woman cam
not expect to have q
healthy baby. An un-
healthy baby has not
the same chance for
living as a healthy
baby. The mothers
condition mus of
necessity tell on the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Minneapolis Grain.

MLNNEAPoLIs. April 4.
WHEAT-May closed. 64kc; July.
$50; September, 623sc. On Track-No.
hard, 67Ac; No l Northern, 65Hc; No
Q Northern, SAC.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago Union Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, April Z.
HOGS-Market active and steady.
Sales ranged at 1886 3.92k for light;
t8. S59405 for mixed: Sa65@I05 for
heavy; 81. 65G3.75 for rough.
CATTLE-Market quiet but generally
steady.
Sales ranges at s>SO94S.5 for beeves;
q. 10 al. . for cows ana heifers; S.2j q
45o for Texas steers; $3.500i,0 for
stockers and feeders
SHEEP-S5eady to strong limbs ex-
citedly HIGHER.
Sales sel at : .0)45.l) r natives;
8. rs a4.s5 for Western; - % 1900 for
lambs.
Receipts: Hogs, 25,OJO; cattle, 1850;
sheep, $1,000
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, April 6
los Nc RiCES.
WHEAT April. 6jn; May, 651sc;
July. 61Ic; september. 64H;.
CORN-April, 221s@.3c May. 23N@
2iHc; July. 2la9!44c; September, 25H
d26c.
OATS-April, 1879; May, 17H@16Hc;
July, l7ac; september, 1870.
PORK-April, Ss.OaN; May, $S,o7h;
July, 81. 10.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08
Poultry, Butter and Egxs

CHICAGO. April Z.
Dressed poultry steady; turkeys, l29
1910; chic kens, 1850; ducks, 10 y
lie. Butter easy; creamery, 14d19c;
dairy, - Ice. Eggs steady; fresh, $40
SAc
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-04-08

just try a 1Oc. box OF Cascsrets, the
finest liver sndbowel regulator ever
made.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
MONEY FOR WIDOW RUIZ.
Spain Offers 10 Pay $4,000 For
the Dentists Death.

Washington, Nov. 0-Spain offers -
settle the claim of Mrs Ruiz, widow of
the Philadelphia dentist who died i'm n
Cuban prison, for S25, DOC. 1t is under
stood that the State Department will nd =
wise Mrs. RUIZ to accept this amount "a
II compromise for the $4,000 which she
at lrst asked for, or rather the SIT. GOO
which the State department. thought was
the sum which she ought to receive.
SPAN, 1T is understood, does not Admit
that any Indemnity is really due refusing
10 concede the claim that DR. Ru'Z was
not properly imprisoned or that he was
murdered by the prison keepers, but is
willing to give Mrs. Ruiz 500, 600 i'm order
to end the matter and remove any no.si.
bliity OF friction with the United States.
ia other words, it is said to be another
act OF grn'c, like the pardon of the Com
Pelltor ministers, prompted by fr;endli-
ness toward the United States
Al all events, Minister Woodford's pre-
seh'atlon oil the case, uuder rather per-
enptory instructions which were given
him by the State Department when he
went to his post, with the UNDERSTANDING
mat they should he shCwn TO the Spanish
minister, seems to have been entirely
successful as TO the amount claimeu
which our government hardly expected
to see the Spanish government concede.
by cutting down the claim of Mrs
RuIz from $40, coo to SIC 600 the State
Department. opened the way foe Spanish
government to cut it down SO. 0D0 more.
But $50, 600 is held to he suitable in.
'iemnity for Mrs. Ruiz, and it is expected
that this incident which once threatened
the peace between the two countries. viii
soon be closed by her acceptance of the
amount rendered by the Spanish govern.
ment
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
WOLcOTT'S TRIP ABROAD.
Curiosity in Congress as to the
Senator's Instructions.

washington, Nov so. -ResoIutions
VIII De introduced in both houses of Com
gress at the first opportunity calling upou
PRESIDENT Mckinley to transmit the in
struct'ons to Senator Wolcott and the
oimetaliic commission and the full teyt
OF an documents bearing on their work.
ihese resolutions will come from both
Sotd anu silver members. The former
are particularly anxious to know by what
authority Senator Wolcott declared to
the French ambassador, mt the con ferepce
held in London. that he and his associ.
ates accepted the proposition for free
coinage at the ratio of ISL to
The silver men are anxious TO reod tbo
lnii text of the replies of the French and
BRUSH governments to the American
propositions. and &c learn if any comfort
can lie extracted from them as to the I'm
turt of bimetalism
The gold uen declare that the Jeclaro-
ton OF senator Wolcott was u most ex
traordlnary one, in view of the 900. 600
majority ny which the people of the Uni
Cyl states declared year ago for the
maintenance of the gold Standard, and
.nat II 1t was authorized by President
Mchlniey it was contrary tn the mandate
OF the people who made his election pos
sihle e''
mere appears to he no doubt that sen
ator Nolcott acted III his official canacitv
III declaring that he would acce,t this
change in the ratio, since neither the En-
Siish government nor the French ambas-
SAILOR would have met him for q discus
SION OF his purely personal views.
President Mckinley acted in Obedience
TO what he considered the instructions of
the =. Louis platform in sending Sena-
TOR Woicott abroad. y consultation of
lead'nS silver Republicans took place he
tore the oil was passed authorizing the
mission, and it was agreed that the mat
ter should be brought TO IL head. II was
felt that If international bimctaiism was
absolutely impossible the sooner the fact
was known TIL" better it would he for a
candid consideration of the future flnan
cial policy of the United states.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
MILLIONS IN SNOW HEAPS.
Claims of KIondikers Grabbed at
Fabulous Prices.

New York. Nov 80 The rough dressed
milionaiies from the Klondike at the
hoffman House increase. Frank phis.
cater of Dawson City, who is at thu.
HOFFMAN, sold his klondike holdings for
Sl,0uO,C coo on Friday to au English syndi-
cate, through representatives in this city
and Montreal. Mr.. Phiscater, whose
hcme is at Brodie, Mich, WAS the discov-
crer Ct the gold fields on Eldorado, and
he sthked the first claim He went to
Alaska three years ago, and has travelled
1000 miles IN prospecting.
Henry G. Somers of Dawson City, who
Is also at the Hoffman, sold IL claim for
fi.oou, OOO last week. Pat Calvin and his
VIE and sister sailed for Ireland on the
Luchnla Saturday morning. Mr.. Calvin
refused $500 600 on Friday for one claim
at the junction of Eldorado ana Bonanza
creeks
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
ROANOKE. va. WEDNESDAY. DECENIBER 7sez
MARTIN THORN GUILTY.
Murder in the First Degree the
Verdict of the Jury.

Long Island City. Nov. 30.--The trial
OF the barber, Martin Thorn, for the
murder oil Guldensuppe, the bath rub
Der, was closed last night, so far as the
aklnR OF evidence was concerned. The
prosecution did rot put Mrs. Mack on
the stand, and the court ruled against
Mr. Howe's attempt to introduce the ties.
tim0ny given by Mrs. Mack AS the mis-
trial.
Justice Maddox opened the court
promptly this morning at $50 O'Clock.
mere were no women in the court to
day. The court took recess at 9:55
O'Clock to allow the Jury to insrect The
scene OF the horrible tragedy at Woodside
cottage
Alter the reassembling of the court
Lawyer Howe made his final appeal in
behalf OF the prisoner. He WAS followed
by District Attorney Youngs, for the
prosecution.
The case then went to the jury, which
returned to the courtroom at j:55 with :,
verdict of guilty of murder in the first
ue"ree. They were out three hours and
nine minutes
Thorn stood looking steadily ut the Jury
as the fatal words were spoken III. ju-
rors were polled, and each answered
YES as his name was called, while
ii"iH S'"i0u III ehCu one hS ne announced
ms concurrence in the verdict.
Attorney Howe asked the court TO set
Il Jay Tor argument on Il motion for n
new trial. Thorn laughed Historically
as the court denied the motion.
The court announced that sentence
would be pronounced Friday, and Thorn
was remanded back to Jail ut 54O before
the jury was discharged
In discharging the jury the court snid:
"Gentlemen, it is the courts duty to
thank you for the close attention YOU
have paid this case and for the perform
ance Of your duty
Attorney Howe was granted five min
utes for conversation with Thorn. and
burst into tears during the interview.
Thorn $ sister, in the gallery. wept biz.
terly Hnd her sobs were audible long after
the prisoner had left the room
Cheers greeted the announcements of
the verdict. and excitement was intense.
Before reaching IL conclusion seven
ballots were taken by the jury. The first
resulted: Eight for conviction and four
Tor murder in second degree. On the sec
ond ballot the vote stood eleven to one.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
M'KENNA APPOINTED.
lhe Attorney General Will Succeed
Justice Field.

Washington, Nov. 3O.-The President
to-day appointed Attorney General Me
Nehna To the supreme court to succeed
justice Field, VINO retires next month.
NO animation has been given to who
VIII succeed to the attorney geEeralship.
ne talk in regard TO Judge Day is the
re'l'Ri OF an old rumor to the effect that
ne would accept tie portfolio, but this is
uenied by him, as he prefers to remain
assistant secretary of state
Inc Resident would be glad to appoint
.r Nathan Con, of West Virginia.
Inc place was offered him Mt first hut he
would not accept. he is now on his way
TO Washington, with view it is thought
OF taking the appointment.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
AUSTRIA'S NEW MINISTRY

vienna, Nov. 30 1t is stated here that
rs soon as the new cabinet lis formed,
l5aron Won Gautsch Won Frankenthurn,
the former minister NJ public instruction
ana ecclesiastical affairs. who has been
entrusted with the task OF forming n
ministry to succeed that OF Count Cast
mir Badeni, which resigned Sunday, Will
enter into negotiations with the leaders
o! the Eermans and Czechs. with the
we" OF bringing abont n modification Of
the ordinances making the Czech LIANT
Suage coordinate with the German It
is these ordinances that caused the riot
Gus scenes in the lower house of the
Heichsracth, which in ,urn produced
among the populace ferment borderin.,
on revolution, in consequence, of which
the Bndeni ministry resigned.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
a DELIBERATE SEOOTING.

Mahoney City, Nov. 30 Joseph Chris
tunis and Anthony Antonis entered the
bedroom of the latter last night in an in
trxicated coalition, where Barney Kra-
chukis. his room mate had already retired
to his couch. The men began fooling
with revolver and Christmas com nianded
his companion to "shoot Barney" An
TOMS fired point blank at the reclining
form on the bed The bullet entered the
left breast, and passed through the lung
inilicting'a mortal wound Christmas
was captured this afternoon and lodged
III Jail. but ADtonis has not ms yet been
apprehended.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
REFORM SCHEMES IN CUBA.
Blanco Will Take Immediate Steps to
Start Them.

Washington, Nov 30 Senior Dupuy
de LONE, the Spanish minister, had an
Interview with Assistant Secretary Day
Yesterday It, is the plan of Captain
General Blanco to take steps for the i'm
MEDIATE execution of the reform schemes
OF the Madrid government, and to do this
legally provisional arrangement will me
made The captain general will appoint
directly full a:ting cabinet, composed
oil secretary of the interior anu Justice.
who will be the premier; II secretary of
finance a secretary.of public instruction,
secretary of public works, and finally n
secretary Of agriculture, industry ana
commerce.
With this cabinet the captain general
Will have at hand the means for fully
equipped executive government, which
will last only until the elections shall
have resulted in the choice of a new gov
crnnient These elections are DELAYED, it
is said, only by reason OF the lack of an
accurate census of the population Of
Cuba, which s essential in .order to ap
portion the representa- ion in the legisl.,
ture
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
NAY GIVE Us TROIBL.E-

Washington. Nov. 30.-Whie our Gov
eminent has not been advised officially of
the intention Of the French governments
to denounce the treaty Of trade and com.
merce which has existed between the
United States and Tunis for II century,
some action in that direction is looked
for, III view of the fact that the subject
for long time has been under negotia
ton between the state Department and
the French embassy
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01
TEACHERS VOLUNTEERS

]ichmond, Nov. 80. The public schools
OF Richmond will not close until Christ
mas eve, e'en II the council din decline
to gi"e the money TO carry them to the
END OF the year. Fiuding that ten days
would nave to be cut out of the heart of
the session, the principals and teachers
volunteered their services and sent to the
hoard a formal tender, which was accept
ell NJ meeting held last night Nomu-
nicipai matter in recent years has aroused
more feeling here than the agitation of
this question OF having the schools closed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-01

Richmond, Nov. &c. The special com
mittee appointed 10y the Sons OF the Con
ieuerate veterans to examine the evil
dence and report their findings in The
case ot Commander Minetree Folkes last
night reported the result of their inyesti
CATION to that body. The camp resolved
It's Ii into u court martial, and tried the
accused upon the six charges referred 70
the committee. The latter in their renort,
found Commander Folkes guilty on four.
ana not guilty on two charges
IEe charges upon which he was guilty
were conduct unbecomng n gentleman:
that while commander OF the camp no
gave the Nahood Massey resolutions to
reporter against the wishes of that body
nu1 with no intent to defeat the same:
that he did procure his appointments on
the history committee while in the en-
ploy of publishing company: that the
saiu folkes did swear falsely before the
investigating committee touching his
meeting with Massey and Womack ON
the night of the defeat of the Massey res
olutions
The COMMITTEES found Folkes not guilty.
or taxing bride of $50 for opposing the
Massey resolutions before the camn and
that he was not guilty of the charge of
false swearing in his testimony regarding
the delivery of the Massey resolutions to
Il reporter
Mr.. Folkes pleaded to the four findings
OF the committee, but submitted a Daner
III winch he gave the circumstances un-/
yer which the acts were committed. and
threw himself on the mercy of the camp.
The camp sustained the findings of this
committee as to the non guilt of Fakes
upon the charge of bribery. They, how
ever, voted down that finding which de.
clnred that the evidence did not show
TINT he sworc falsely in tes;ifying that he
qua not give newspaper reporter the
Massey resolutions. Upon both of these
charges the accused pleaded not guilty.
me camp finally adopted resolution
reducing Comm ander Tolkes to the
ranks. directing thar he he reprimanded
Ivy the presiding officer OF the Camp. and
Snspending him from the camp for eigh-
teen months.
Judge Berryman Green, of Danville,
VINO was chosen to serve on the con nit
tee to investigate the charges of improper-
conduct against certain members of the
history committee of the Grand Camp of
confederate Veterans. these charges be-
ing that they were in the service of tho
Amerlcan Book Company, has accented