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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
The DANCING MASTER
OF FHE BAAN0GkS.
He Is Famous Big Feet, ofthe Idaho Reservation
ATAI KWITH THE OLD WARRIOR WHO HAS PRE-
SERVED THE SUN AND GHOST DANCES.
They Gather in Fear at Clusters Death AnnVerSar

wigwams is a piece of land which the
squaws work. Many OF these land
pieces are twenty acres in size ana
yield enough green food for the Ban
mock warrior to subsist upon as dell
cacies all the year around. There Is
a great deal said about the beauty Oh
the new wigwams, but | found them
precisely as they were in the pictures
in the school histories of twenty years
ago.
There" said the courier, assisting
me out of the big travelling wagon ana
pointing toward one Of the groups O.
wigwams. there sits Big Feet, one OF
the richest bucks of the Bannocks. he
is the king, as near as they know one'
and leads in all things. Big Feet Is re-
sponsible for the Ghost Dance. In tact'
he is the dancing teacher of the Ban
nocks."
1t was not far from twilight, and Big
Feet sat in the foreground, bathing IN
the rich light OF the setting sun, while
his souaws behind him prepared Tor
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25

in dep earnest he Sits his chest ana
the blood pours out
"And the dangerg
lathe danger is that in his excitement
he may get the taste OF blood In his
heart and rush out, unrestrained, TO
one Of the massacres that blot the fair
name OF the country every few years.
"And are you actively preventing
it?9
Eyes. The Bannock agent at Pass
Fort is recalling his permissions To
leave the reservation, and the troops
are standing out days In the sun pol.
fishing their weapons to let the lndianf
see the CLINT OF the steel and hear tnt
click of the muskets." :
CONSTANCE. MERRIFIELD. j
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25

In ond year there has been
crease oi rs Per cent in the ana
mall ha1d|ed in the Jacksonvi
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25

81 am traveller" l said, who wish
ed to talk with great Indian chief.
VIII the chief listen?"
Big Feet nodded
You are a Bannock?" / asked, hesi-
tating for a minute, not knowing just
what to say.
A grunt Of assent. From the back
ground the squaws watched slyly.
Tell me-" / said, growing holder,
"if the Bannock Indian is good In
dian"
"verr goot Indian" said Big Feet,
in clear, though thick English.
Does he dance?" / asked cautious
ly.
With one hand Big Feet pointed to-
wards the sun and with the other
touched his heart / knew this to
mean in sign language that he danced
in his worship of the sun.
"And yOu-do YOU dancer"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
NIss1ssIPPrs CONVICT FARM.

Wcrden McLaurin, of the Mississip-
pi penitentiary, told the New Orleans
Picayune that the experiment of the
State of Mississippi in using her con-
victs on State farms is proving a sue
cess now and is beyond doubt the
most humane solution of the great
problem Of the age. He says that the
Safe runs eleven farms, and though
most of these were in the districts
submerged by the recent overflows, and
considerable damage was done, the
farms will pay expenses this year.
Crops are all looking well now and
the people are recovering from the
damage sustaind by the overflow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
HE DIDN'T WANT TO WALK.

The general passenger agent OF one
Of the Chicago trunk lines received
letter from a Kansas man the otnen
day requesting pass for himself td
chicago and return, says the Chicago
Vines Herald. There was nothing
$out the letter to indicate that the
wfiter had any claim whatsoever toi
TIA courtesy he requested, but the rail-
wax man thought that perhaps th1
KarFan had some connection With II
ROAD In some way, possibly loc1
freight agent. So he wrote back:
PLEASE state explicitly on what
count you request transportationT
BY r51Irn mail came this reply;
I've otto go to Chicago some
and l don't want to walk.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
"a see much Of

Then no
was his dismiss
away he called ~ see mucn OF
the world?"
81 have been ar II, l. replied.
ain six months - ve seen the sun set
in every Quarter the globe.''
AS I climbed b; into the wagon my
guide said: 'Thal Pld fellow is respon-
sible for it ALL"
For the pres alarm"
Eyes and for such trouble as the
Bannocks make.
Every year at3this time the bucks
centre Probably because they know
that the annivdFsa of the Custer
slaughter is near and tc protect them
selves in case Of attack; for they still
fear tardy revShge Of the white man,
and, while together, they go through
with their Indian ceremonies, going
back to the days of the utmost savage
~. Big Feet is the leader OF the
dances. He knows them all and
teaches them to the younger ones.
STOPPING THE DANCE.
'eWill there be serious trouble?"
mo oneiknows. They are dancing
now, but Gen. Coppinger, Of Nebraska,
has orders TO send troops to stand
guard and Fort Douglass is sending
ND its men to watch"
Can nothing be done now?"
"Yes and no. The Indians are dane
ing, not upon their own reservation.
but on government land. If thel1set-
tiers complain of them they can be
scattered by the troops on the ground
that they are disturbing the peace"
but what harm can their dances
do?"
.'An Indian dance" said my courier
officer, paiing a little as he spoke
means unspeakable horror. IL means
bloodshed always.
when an Indian goes to war he
gives the war whoop and does the wal
dance. That is his form of fighting
He does it by exciting his senses
When he worships he does 1t by
hideous dancing and whooping. WheS
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
COATING STEEL WITH ALUMINIUM.

One Of the latest novelties in the
field metal working is noticed in the
Metal Worker" and produced by a
firm in st. Louis-name not given-is
that Of steel sheets coated with alumni
mum, these, it is claimed, being super
Tor to and more durable than galvanized
iron, TIM plate or planished iron for
many purposes for which these materi-
ais are nov generally used. The spe-
cial advantages Of such aluminium coat
ed sheets a stated to be that they can
be worked and scanned without peel
ing; the coating. adhering absolutely
to the Sheet can be easily soldered. will
resist the dction Of sulphurous gases.
and can be heated to red heat with
out destroying the coating. Moreover.
such sheets can, when desired, be pol
ished to a(lustre equal to FURNISHED sill
yer or Ackel. Absolutely smooth and
evenlv vered surface is presented. free
from perfections of any kind. Alum
inu oated sheets plated with copper
arr $50 produced, and these also take
q kh polish.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25

For minute Big Feet hesitated.
Then his pride triumphed.
ME teach them to dance" he half
whispered in his thick tones. Ne
finest dancer Of all the Indians"
AS turned to go, for Big Feet would
talk no more about the dance, the old
chief reused himself TO his first show
of interest in me.
"You from East2" he asked.
81 am further East than you" re-
piled.
"You from Washington" asked. he,
with quick, searching glance.
"No," said /.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
FIVR YEAR BONDS.
Proposed settlement OF the Affairs of the
Van Nortwict -.

Proposed settlement of the Affair of the
Van Nortwicts
MILWAUKEE, May ga special to
The Wisconsin from Krukauna. Wis,
gives details of the settlement proposed
by William NJ. Van Nortwick, president
Of the Western Paper Bag company.
OF the total Indebtedness of the com.
pany, which amounts to $49S. 7Sl.76,
the sum Of about $24S, 600 is due the as
signee of William NJ. and James S.
Van Nortwick and corporations in
which they are ir..rested. William
M. Van Nortwick opposes to assume
the latter burden personally, which
will leave about $3.50, 900 for the West
ern Paper Bag company to provide for.
1t is proposed to issue five year bonds
to the full amount of this sum at 8 per
cent interest. The present officers Of
the company are to resign and give way
to new management. The Equitable
Trust company Of Chicago is made Gus
todlan OF papers to be given by credit
ors ON receiving the bonds provided for
In the proposition Of settlement. If
the proposition is not accepted by the
creditors the property will be sold by
the receiver.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
EXPLORE MOUNT ST. ELIAS.
Professor Bryant Outlines His Plans to
Secretary Long.

Professor Bryant Outlines His Plans to
Secretary Long.
WASHINGTON, May 3.-Professor
Henry q. Bryant of Philadelphia has
had an interview with Secretary Long
and explained to him the plans of his
proposed expedition for the exploration
of Mount St. Elias in Alaska. His pur.
pose Is to start very soon in company
with an expert from tie United States
coast and geodetlc survey, and with
the aid Of several of Peary's men to
explore thoroughly the country in the
rear of the big mountain. Secretary
Long promised to furnish the party
letters to Lieutenant Commander Sy-
monds, commanding the Pinta, the
only ship which the government main
tains all the time in Alaskan waters,
so that in an emergency the gunboat's
people might come to the assistance of
explorers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03

Electric Bltters is IA medicine suited
for any season, bat perhaps more gener-
ally needed, when the languid, exhaust
ed feeling prevails, when the liver is tor
pid and sluggish and the need OF a tonic
and Alternative is felt. A prompt use OF
this medicine has often averted long and
perhaps fatal bilious fevers. No medl-
cine will act more surely in counteract-
ing and freeing the system from malarial
poison. Headache, Indigestion, Ccnsti
patton, Dizziness yield to Electric Bit
tiers. soc. and sl.OO per bottle at y. II.
Woods drug store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03

4 new wrinkle was added by the last
Legislature to the law governing the re.
covery OF estrays which it would be we'll
for owners OF lost stock to become fami-
liar With. Up to the time Of appraising
the value ofthe animal the law is the
same AS formerly. When the apprais.
ment Is to be made a notice Of same must
be filed in the Office OF the register of
deeds who shall forward copy Of the
estray notice to the public printer with
the price OF two publications of same.
for publication. The public printer go
mentioned is provided for in the ssmo
law, and is to be the publisher OF a
paper who shall publish estray notices
sent him by all registers Of deeds OF tho
state, and his paper shall be subscribed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
MEXICAN '
Another Bold Robbery Arouses tho Mex
loan Authorities.

Another Bold Robbery Arouses tho Mex
loan Authorities.
AMECA, Mex, May 1.-The band of
brigands who murdered and robbed
Edward Callaghan and J.. K. Klein
near here a few days ago have commit
ted another daring robbery. A mule
train loaded with valuable merchan-
disc was on its way here from Guada.
lajara when eight of the outlaws made
an attack on it. The muleteers and
armed guards were bound and the
bandits drove the mules into the noun
talns with the merchandise. The au-
thorities are greatly aroused over these
robberies and murders and q large
force of troops are securing the
try for the bandits. They will all be
shot as soon as captured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
Everyday Excursions

To all parts Of the world can be arrane
ed for any day in the year, for one or
more persons, upon application to any
principal ticket agent OF the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway. timer.
aries carefully prepared for excursions
to California, Florida, Mexico, China,
japan, and to any part OF Europe. Esti-
mates. Tickets furnished, including all
expenses. Tickets furnished for the
complete journey. 1t is not necessary to
wait for any eo-called PERSONALLY Con-
Quoted Excursions" In these days of
progress,v 9 enlightenment, with the
English language spoken in every land
under the sun, one does not need to de-
pend upon the services Of guides for
sightseeing, but can go it alone or in
small family parties, with great comfort
and security, and at ones own convent
ence. Apply to the nearest agent Of the
Chicago, Milwsukee & st. Paul railway,
or address Geo. H. HeaffOrd, General
Passenger Agent, 4l5 Old Colony Build
Jog, Chicago, III. -
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
WORK OF WATERSPOUT,
House Demolished and Five Persons
Fatally Injuaed.

House Demolished and Five Persons
Fatally Injuaed.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May ga special
to The Post from Monticello, KY,
says:
From a wagon driver who has arrived
here news of a terrible disaster ON
White Oak Creek, across in Tennessee,
several miles from this town was
learned.
A waterspout struck the farm house
of a farmer named Sranders, demolish.
ing the house and killing the farmer his
wife and one child. Two farm hands,
who were sleeping upstairs, were so
badly mangled that they died in q few
hours after the sheet of water had
struck the house. No further damage
was done in the neighborhood, so far as
the teamster could learn.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
Deal For an OIL Well,

~PrTTsBURG, May 3.-A deal has been
closed by which the South Pennsylva-
MIA Oil company will take possession
Of the Former we'll and leases in Green
county. In the purchase were included
leases On about 1900 acres Of territory
and the one producing we'll making
300 barrels a day. The consideration
was $500, 900 in cash, which is said to
be the largest price ever realized for q
single well.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
HOG CURE.

Iowa Decides to Try the Plan Of Secre-
tary wilson,
Dies MONIES, May Both houses of
the Legislature have passed a law asked
for by James Wilson, secretary of ag.
riculture, causing the governor TO ac-
cept the rules of the department Of ag.
riculture to stamp out hog cholera. 1t
is proposed to select one or more u
ties where the disease is the worst, in.
spect all hogs. kill tho1a affected and
keep diseased hogs oct. The federal
government pays all expenses. The
law takes effect Immediately. 1t will
be executed by the agricultural bureau
Of animal industry experts. If sue.
cessful it will be applied generally.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03

r q. Dun and Cos weekly review of
tIade for Saturday uses such words as
disappointing" Excessively dull etc,
IN speaking of trade conditions at the
present time. 1t says: 'ln spite of the
moderate improvement IN most of the
great industries, business is dlsappolnt-
ing. Expectations of "a speedy end of
the war In Europe through Turkish
victory have failed to depress grain.
Demands Of Austria and China have
caused exports Of SG,5O0,OOO gold; mer-
chaDdlse imports are greatly increased
aud final action Of congress on the
Wheat rose last Saturday nearly .
cents, but has fallen since hat day about
) tents This is largely because Euro
pean markets did not sustain the eX-
pectatlon of Il great foreign demand after
the outbreak of war, and because
events appeared to f~oreshadow speedy
peace, but the tidlngs from wheat-grow-
ing states, the receipts from farms and
the exports of corn, all had in
huence.
Corn exports have been l3,2JO,197
bushels IN four weeks, against 4,49G,G69
last year, while Atlantic exports of wheat
IL the same weeks. four included, have
bsen only 4.23l. 34S bushels. against
4,5,9.2l5 lusc Year Nor is this surpris-
mg, for, If III Use two bushels OF corn
onIy equal one bushel ct wheat, two
bushels Of corn would cost about GO
cents, and the Que buslel of wheat, u4arly
81 ceuts. Western receipts have been
reduced, perhaps IN part by floods and
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
MORE BODIES RECOVERED.
Searching Parties Progressing Slowly At
Guthrie.

Searching Parties Progressing Slowly at
Guthrie.
GUTHRIE, o. T., May 3.-Five more
bodies were recovered during the day
from the debris left by Wednesdays
disaster in West Guthrie. Scores of
organized searching parties are at
work, but progress is slow, since tons
of debris must be dug over in the
search. 1t is believed that the rushing
waters of the Cimarron conceal many
corpses. The Cimarron is two miles
north of the city, and when the flood
came the waters of the Cottonwood
joined it. 1t is literally jammed with
wreckage and the bodies of dead ami
mails. Over 1900 homeless people are
being cared for by the city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
Four More Days For DunIop.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The president
has ordered the suspension for four
days of the mandate sentencing Joseph
Dunlop, proprietor Of The Chicago
Dispatch, to two pears in the penlten.
tiary for sending obscene matter
through the mails. Mr.. Dunlop made
a personal appeal to the president for
this length of tipe in which to arrange
his business affairs before going to
serve his term in Joliet.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03

The death Of Roy. John w. Marshall
former y Presbyterian minister at Huron
is announced to have taken place at
Lo, Angeles, Cal. last week. He left
Huron last October his health Telling
owing to consumption. His remains will
be taken to the old home zeal Portage,
Wis, for interment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03

for by all the counties and kept on file
in the office Of the register Of deeds OF
each for examination by any n so de-
string.
The secretary has selected As such
paper for the next year. the Nolga I'll
bune, which will be the paper looked for
by stock loOsers In the future.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
Army of the Potomac Reunion.

TROY, N. Y, May 3.-A meeting of
citizens has been called for next Satur-
day evening to make suitable arrange
ments for the reunion Of the Army of
The Potomac, which will be held in
Troy August 20 and 81. President Nc
Kinley and Secretary of War Alger
will attend the reunion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
stands mt the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of
Shreveport, La, says: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is the only thing that cures
my cough, and it is the best seller I
have'' }. f. Campbell, merchant Of
Stafford, Ariz., writes: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is all thas is claimed for it,; it
never Calls, and is a sure cure for Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds. | cannot
say enough for its merits" DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds il not an
experiment. 1t has been tried for a
quarter of a century, and today stands
at the head. 1t never disappoints. Free
trial bottles at G. II. Woods drug store.
Whon hiEn,a al. aan..ua aaa Oaaaa-AA
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
Dry Land Visible,

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 3.-For the
first time in q period of 10 days, dry
land is visible to the naked eye look.
ing west from Chickasaw bluffs into
the sister state of Arkansas. A fall Of
seven-tenths is recorded by the gauge
at this point.
Not only acute lung troubles, which
may prove fatal in a few days, but old
chronic coughs and throat troubles NAV
receive immediate relief aud be perman.
ately CURED by One Minute Cough Cnre.
FRANK Smith.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
The DAILY
MONDAY, MAY 3. 1897.
tEkMS OF ST BSt RIPTION
II ADVERTISERS

THE DAILY LEADER makes a special feature of
fIrnishlu Information concerning the advantages
aud resources of the city of Madison and Of the
state Ut large emitting 1t to the patronage ofad-
nerl Sers of every class.
). z. STAHL Proprietor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
Wanted-An Idea e: ::$ s: :;'s -;

write JOHN WEDDKRD6RI 4 o Passat Atsoe.
neya Waahlngton. D. G.. foe 49, 0.A0 peno ON
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
For Ocean Observation-Disclosures

Via any steamship line crossing the
Atlantic, at lowest rates for frat cabin
second cabin and steerage. both outward
and prepaid, apply to H. r. Wood, agent
Of Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail
way, at Madison, s. d.
When the spring time comes, "gentle
Annie, like all other sensible persons,
W II cleanse the liver and ~renovate the
system with DeWitt's Little Early Ris.
ers, famous little pills Tor the liver and
stomach all the year round.
FRANK SMITH
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03

The White Goat or Rocky Mountain
Goat IA it unfortunately called, is a
species of g game rarely hunted by
s~pOrtsmen. This is not so much because
Of the difficulty OF killing the
animal, nor because of It's actual
rarity. 1t is a stupid animal, easily shot
when C found. 1t 10 not, however,
found in the usual hunting grounds, as
are bear, deer, elk, etc. 1t is remote from
the common localities, but where found
is in goodly numbers. 1t ranges very
high up in the mountains, above timber
line usually, among rocks and cliffs
This requires great labor to get to it, but
once there the hunter will get his game
nine times out Of ten.
II you care to read OF a goat hunt
made in the Bitter Root Range in Mon
tana. in the fall OF 1895. send six cents to
Chas Fee, General Passenger Agent,
Ner,.erd Pacific Railway, St. Paul,
M.nn., for Wonderland '96, which re-
counts such a hunting expedition
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03
Hunting the Wild Goat.

When bilious or cost,ve eat a Cascaret
candy cathartio, cure guaranteed. 1Oc. 25c
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03

Personal.-The gentleman who an
noyed the congregation last Sunday b!
continually coughing will find instan
relief by using One Minute Cough Cure
a speedy and harmless remedy 70
throat and lung troubles.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-05-03

Agents wanted, for war IN Cuba, by
Seuor, Quesada, Cuban representative at
Washington. Endorsed by Cuban patri-
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big commissions. Everybody wants the
only endorsed, reliable book. Outfits
free. Credit given. Freight paid. Drop
all trash, and make $500 a month with
War in Cuba. Address to-day, The
National Book Concern, 352-356 Dear
born St Chicaoo
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-15
The Crowd was Not rs Large rs
Usual Weather Pine.
CAMBRIDGE WINS THE CUP
Mcdowell Of Chicago. Beats Guinness. Of The
Thames Tor Diamond Sralis Blusse
klas from iaifbair.

llcnley'on.Thamcu july ~ The trial
heats OF the Henley regatta Of lJ7 be-
san today Win beautiful wcather. though
O atm Wind blew at intervals from the
berkshire shore The crowd IN attend.
uncr was not ha large aH usual.
IN the Grand challenge cup nrai heat.
The L,g,ndor club beat tho Thames Row.
INK club By ono and thrce-qunrtrr
lengths.
At lerka Station. N the nrut trial heat
for tho grand challenge cup. Trinity Han.
Cambridge beat tho London ilowing Club.
IN the nfhl heat for diamond nculls at
liothu station. J. J. nluHac. OF the De
Hoop Rowing club. Amsterdam. beat
\ lialrbalr of Jesus College. Cambridge.
In nio second trial heat for diamond
sculls nl hrrka Station. Dr " \. Nc
powrll OF the Delaware Boat club. chi
eago. beat Thomas duiuncuu. of tho
Thames Rowing Club. Mcdowell stecrfd
badly at the finish. but passed the nnai
post lrnRih ahead Guinness WAS
ohoorc1 from ihr banks along The whole
course. while very lluir encouragement
wac given Mcdowell