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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-04
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MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Investigation Now In Progress Promises
to Prove Valuable.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The proposed
federal and state investigation into the
municipal ownership of big enter
prises is now under way in several Of
the states. Its chief aim Is to ascertain
the extent to which municipal owner.
ship has been carried in this country,
and to this end information is to be
collected from all gas, electric light or
waterworks, under such control. This
amounts to the taking ok q census Of
all Of this class of municipal enter.
prises. The secondary object is to col
lect data bringing the cost to the con-
sumer of water, gas or electric light
under municipal management into
comparison with the cost of like
product under private control. An
attempt will also be made to find
the cost of different products
under the two methods Of management
No difficulty is anticipated in any of
the features Of investigation, as munici-
pal works have readily given informa-
tion and the price paid by the consum-
ers is naturally easily obtainable from
the latter. The inquiry will be carried
ON by the different bureaus of labor
and the federal department Of labor.
There are 30 stats offices. Some, how.
ever, are unable to join in the inquiry
and from such states the department
will collect the facts. The results will
be brought together, compiled and an
alyzed by the department of labor,
while each state participating in the
canvass will publish the data belonging
to it.
The department will publish sum.
mary Of all the facts and will embody
them in special report to the congress.
The idea of the canvass had its incep-
tion in o resolution adopted at the 18th
annual convention of the National Asso.
citation of Officials of Bureau of Labor
Statistics, last June.
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LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE.

Three Hundred Oklahoma Farmers VIII
Assist in Suppressing Crime.
KANSAS CITY, Feb. "A special to
The Star from Guthrie, o. T., says:
Crime has become 80 prevalent in
Washite county, that 800 farmers have
met at Cloud Chief and organized a
law and order league. Every member
agreed not to go on the bond of any
person charged with felony; to help
officers hunt down all criminals; to
protect all witnessop of the state, and
to prosecute any person who attempts
to intimidate witnesses. 1t is also
tacitly understood that they will
promptly hang the first cattle thief or
murderer caught.
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NOTHING T0DRINK
All Kinds of IntOxicants to Be
Excluded From the Inaug-
ural Ball.
The Action Taken Upon the Re-
quest Of Major and Mrs.
Mckinley.
Committee on Interstate Com
merce Recommends Temper
ance Legislation.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-ASspecial to The
News from Washington says. At the
request Of Major and Mrs. Mckinley
no wine or other intoxicants will be
sold at the inaugural ball. Mrs. Nc
Kinley is really responsible. 1t will be
the first time liquor has been prohib-
tied at an inaugural function. Even
Lucy Webb Hayes, who banished them
from the White House, did not exclude
intoxicants from the inaugural ball.
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To Sell Forfeited Opium.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The house
committee on ways and means consid.
cred bill recommended by the COM
missioner Of internal revenue, to au.
thorize the sale Of forfeited opium to
the highest bidder. Great quantities
of opium have been seized by the rev.
enue officials on the Pacific coast and
there is no authority under existing
laws by which it can be sold. The com.
mittee decided to report the bill.
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Testimony Might Have Been Valuable.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 4.-George "
Shelley, ex-police commissioner, ex-
mayor and ex-postmaster. whose testi-
mony was desired in the police investi.
CATION, suddenly disappeared soon after
a subpoena had been issued for him,
that he had bus iness in Salt Lake and
left before the summons could be
garvad
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Government Farm House
Barring Only Gaudauv.

WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. 4.-'Ras
Rogers, champion oarsman Of the
United States, now living in Worcester.
challenges the world to single scull
race Of three miles. barring only J. G.
Gaudaur. champion of the world.
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Hearing tho Kneebs ApDeal.

BERLIN, Feb. 4.-The hearing Of the
appeal in the case of Robert E. Kneebs,
sentenced to nine months imprison-
ment on the charge OF trotting the
mare Bethel in races here under the
name Of Nellie Kneebs, is in'progress.
Mr.. Uhl and the secretary of the United
States embassy were present
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Morgan Accepted Amendments,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Mr Morgan,
in charge of the Nicaragua canal bill,
accepted two amendments proposed by
Mr.. Teller, viz. /: That complete sur.
vey of the canal route shall be sub
mitted to the president, and approved
before any bonds are guaranteed or
work done. Also that if the survey
shows that the cost will exceed $780,
600, 600 nothing shall be done without
the authority Of congress.
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California Rivers Rising

SAN Francisco, Feb. 4.-The heavy
and almost continuous rainfall Of the
past three days has caused rapid rise
in many Of the California streams. II
the rain continues IL hours longer seri.
ous damage will result.
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Some New POstmaste ers.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. The president
sent to the senate the following nomi.
nations of postmasters Alex s. Gille-
spie, Glendive, Mon. A. J. Brundage,
Nora Springs, Ia. J. M. Topper, Col
fax, Ia. ]. o. Billings, Fergus Falls,
MINI. Smith M. Dockstador, Candy,
Minn. |; Albert p. Mcintyre, Warren,
Mimi
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Bottling Bill Approved.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4-The senate
committee ON finance has decided to re-
port favorably the so.called bottling
bill, which has been pending before it.
Fhis bill was desired by the distillers,
and may be opposed by some members
Of the-committee in the senate. The
bill provides for the bottling Of spirits
in bond
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Monetary Conferenne in tho House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The senate
bill for an international monetary con.
ference, which is being pushed by Re-
publican senators, is now under con.
sideration by the house committee on
coinage, to which it was referred, and
members of the committee expect that
it will be reported to the house without
much OppOsitiOn,
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Writ of Error For Miller, Et Al.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 4.-The United States
circuit court of appeals has granted a
writ of error in the case of c. H. Dow,
s. B. McClurken and o. E. Miller, con-
victed recently by the United States
district court Of wrecking the Bank of
Commerce, in the City of Denver. The
writ will operate as supersedeas. and
release the convicted men in bonds of
$4,000 each.
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Via any steamship line crossing the
Atlantic, at lowest rates for first cabin
second cabin>and steerage, both outward
and prepaid, apply to Fl. r. Wood. agent
OF Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail
way, at Madison, S. d.
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Wisconsin Central Reorganization.

MILWAUKEE. Feb. 4.-Edwin H. Abb
bott of the Wisconsin Central is in the
city on business connected with the
affairs Of the company. Railway men
who are in position to know say that
at the close of the fiscal year Of the
Central, which will be June 30, the
committee will be prepared to reor.
ganize and that new and strong COM
pany will absorb the various proper
tiea
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., 0.>. men or Ine w orld.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Feb. 4.-The sovereign
officers of the Woodmen of the World
together with delegates representing
Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Iowa, are in session here. The con
vention will elect delegates to the ma
tional meeting IN St. Louis in Marcel
and recommend legislation.
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Onicers OF Modern woodmeu.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 4.-The state camp o,
the Modern Woodmen terminated it,
annual session with the election of the
following officers for the ensuing year
State Consul. A. w. Thompson, Sta.
pies State Worthy Adviser, w. G.
Wrightman, Ortonville State Clerk,
DR.. Todd, Lake City; State Banker, G.
E. Guile, Winona; State Escort, w
Cromer, Faribault; State Watchman
H. E. Woodes, Lake Crystal State
Physician, DR.. Lowe, Slayton.
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Everybody Saws So.

Cascarets Candy Cuthartic. the most Won
d&ful medical disco> cry of the age. p cas-
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys. liver and bowels,
CLEANSING the entire system. dispel colds,
cure headache, fever. habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
OF e. &. c. to-day; 10, 25. 10 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
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Lost-A dear little child who made
home happy by it's smiles. And to
think, it might have been saved had the
parents only kept in the house One Min
nte Cough Cure, the infallible remedy
for cronp.
FRANK SMITH.
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HAIRY wOODPECKER.

this charge; modified by the fact that in
various parts of the country IA king
birds were killed, and 40 drone bees
were found in their stomachs. Isn't
that wonderful? How in the realm Of
intelligence could those birds know
that the drones were proper prey, while
the working bees and queens must be
spared?
The meadow lark is complimented
because Of the fact that it feeds al
most wholly upon insects. In 23s
stomachs examined, it was discovered
that 70 per cent. of the food of the birds
consisted of insects alone. It nests on
the ground, and walks about with
dainty step, knowing that it is well
come visitor and therefore not in fear
of human assault. The meadow lark
is wholly beneficial, and is not guilty
of the common charge of pulling sprout-
ing grain. Itloves fat bugs and beetles,
and takes grasshoppers and caterpil-
lars also, whenever they can be found.
Even when the ground is covered with
snow, this bird finds insects somehow,
and does not seek the granaries. It il
a very skillful insect catcher.
This letter contains only an epitome
of the proofs presented in favor of the
farmers friend. the common birds.
SMITH D. FRY,
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fast, but when the meal was over Cecil
ANNOUNCED his determination to search
In Uncle Harry's room until the will
was found. Very gravely Willard adj
vised himto let the natter rest, but was
answered by such taunts as no man
could bear patiently d
Have your wilt" he said. I'VE will
all search again.
But after all the search fell upon Cecil
and Mrs. Stone. would not stir q
finger, and Willard stood beside me
while the others turned over every pa
per and rummaged every corner. AS
Cecil opened Q Japan cabinet full Of rare
coins and stones, saw Willard turn
pale, and q moment later Cecil cried:
II have found it'll" tss= s q.
He opened it hastily. It was very
short, and as he read all the blood de-
serted his face and he gasped for breath.
II was long before he spoke Then he
said: .ss..
You have seen this?'' 49,
II have" said Willard, gravely..
"You-hid- ftp ~ $50. ~ -
mo! suspected it's whereabouts,
but did not know!"
"And you would have let it lie there p
II will destroy it now if you consent.
Let the matter lie between us two.''
He glanced nervously at me. But
CECIL said: marian must see it," and
gave me the paper.
Then knew that my uncle had re-
voked his old legacy to Cecil and left
him five dollars. while my Inheritance
was left intact, upon condition that 1
married Willard. 80
The paper fell from my hands. and T
covered my face. Wizards voice broke
an oppressive silence.
'This paper concerns us only" he
said, "and take the responsibility of
destroying it, ..,....
I heard a match scrape and Cecil's
voice saying:
"You are nobler than am"
Footsteps left the room, and I
thought I was alone till Iheard Wizards
voice, low and tender:
"Marian," he said, ''your uncle
guessed the secret of my love for you,
though I. implored him to leave you
free: but he made the will you have just
seen. Only its ashes remain, and you
are free, as before. Do not grieve,
Marian. It breaks my heart to see you
unhappy"
I lifted my face then. My secret
must have been in my eyes, for was
caught in a strong clasp, and a tender
kiss fell on my lips, as Willard whis-
pered:
my love! My wife!"
So Cecil, returning to his own wife,
knew that his false faith had left no
broken heart at Wexford Place, where,
in the Christmas time of rejoicing,
there was quiet wedding, and be-
came indeed Wizards wife.-N. Y.
Ledger.
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his rage. but there was look ia his
eyes that was worse than hot anger,
and he said:
That will must be found!
There was thorough search made
for It'll" Mrs. Stone said, coldly.
eyes, by interested parties!" was the
sneering reply. The house is yours,
Marian, no Wizards. Task your per-
mission to look for the will
I gave it and then escaped to my own
room. He would look for the will, per-
haps find 1t, and Willard would lose his
inheritance. And I was not glad! "a
horrible weight oppressed me as ]
thought of Cecil master in Wexford
Place master Of the factory-my hus-
bandit :E.
At the last thought the scales fell at
last from my girlish eyes, and knew
that my love for Cecil was but the nat
ural affection of a child for a life com
panion, exalted to an ideal perfection by
. youthful imagination. And when the
idol had fallen there rose in it's place a
grave face with large, soft, black eyes,
and covered my own face to hide hot
bushes; for never had Willard spoken
one word of love to Cecirs betrothed-- ~
never given me other than. the gentle
courtesy due to his stepfather's niece
and his short-time ward.
he was king amongst men, and !
knew it. For years 1 had known of
Uncle Harry's affection and trust in his
Paris agent and since he had been at
home / had not wondered at either.
The factory hands fairly worshiped him,
for he was strict in rule, just in every
dealing, stern to rebuke fault, and yet
in trouble or illness he was generous as
a prince and gentle as a woman.
And while I thought of all this could
hear Cecil in the room so lately solem-
nized by the presence of death, tossing
about the furniture, rummaging every
where, to disinherit Willard. I could not
bear it. At least he should know the
danger menacing him!
I slipped downstairs and over to the
village, nearly two miles away, sending
from there telegram to New York
only few words, to
WIZARD OeunlSOns NJ Hotel, New
York:
You are needed at Wexford Place i'm
mediately. MARIAN"
Then sped homeward, already re-
lieved. At least he would come back
and know of Cecil's return. 1t was
evening when we heard him in the hall.
I had been reading and Cecil lingering
the keys of the piano when Willard
came in.
His face was very grave, but he spoke
cordially to Cecil, who answered briefly
and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. accusing him
of concea1ing the will. For one second
the dark eyes flashed angrily, but before
he spoke Willard wore his calm, self
possessed face again. ''-
"You are unjust, Cecil" he said; "all
my influence was exerted in your be-
half"
1T looks sol" was the sneering reply.
"Your uncle thought his business
should be left in competent and expert
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IT HAVE FOUND IT."

cnced hands. Have yours proved to be
sop
mo. I am not bargaining trades
man. Uncle Harry trained me for gen.
| tleman."
The sneering emphasis brought a
dusky red for moment on Wizards
dark cheek. he spoke with stern en-
phasis:
BE content, then, to leave the cares
of trade to me. Your income and pros
poets will give you sufficient for idle
ease"
His prospects! looked up then, so
puzzled that Willard said:
us it possible you have not told
Marian?''
"You have doubtless done So"
mo, it was not my duty-certainly
not my pleasure"
'Told me what?" cried, with dizzy
feeling and choking of my breath.
Mrs. Stone answered.:
''Your uncle's letter from Mr.. Hay an
nounced Mr.. Cecil Wellford's engage
ment to Miss Rose Hay
'You may as well add" said Cecil.
"that we were privately married the day
I left. No one knows that as yet, but /
shall claim my bride when return to
New Orleans.
I staggered toward the door, but
would have fallen had not strong arm
held me up as reeled forward. The
same kind support led me to the library
and placed me in deep armchair. I
must have been white and looked faint,
for moment later glass of wine was
held to my lips, and Willard said, very
tenderly: "- @# % - A.
'Drink this, Marian! My poor child,
try to think he is not worthy of your
regret" 3z.
That nerved me. I drank the wine
and said: II am not grieving! am
g1ad-glad!" ....-...... .seA .-A.
And then broke into hysterical weep
ing. was but a girl, and had been
tried hardly in the last few weeks.
had thought all my tears spent, but
they flowed freely, as I buried my face
in the cushion of the chair and sobbed.
A gentle hand stroked my curls, and,
eAAVSA O. l.. was uAClCAsI L. AGSIu vVlllarO
leave the library. .2s r..
Cecil had gone to his own room, and
Mrs. Stone was alone, when at last /
returned to the drawing-room. She
understood me, I think, for when she
kissed me, she said: 49, s5s ,<ss1
IT wanted to tell you before, but your
uncle forbade it.
"Was he pleased % I asked. il.
II cannot tell you. Mr.. Hay is an old
friend, and his only child will doubt
less inherit large wealth, but your uncle
never spoke OF the matter to me be-
yond giving me the letter to read and
destroy and telling me to keep the mat
ter from You till we heard from Cecil. .
s'But the will 2"
"Of that I know nothing"
We were 1 constrained party at break
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II. HAwLEY, Publisher,
Jim AND JOE AND /.

underneath the pussy-wlllows
t Where the pool is deep: $50
Where the sinners and the perch
s5 And the turtles Sleep NJ
Where the water, nice and cool, y,
~ ,Dimpled to the sky; .s,.
4 There we used to go and SWIM,
ifss Jim and Joe and I. /,
y Down the valley in the glen E..
N Was dam that we
ssBuilt when we were little men. -
y Happy, gay and free;
8 There we camped a week or So. s'''f
v Sleeping in tent; q f...
Where we had q waterfall
q And wheel that went.
u Down among the alder brush,
~ Hidden half away, 1%H& =
Was the sawmil1 by the stream
y Where We used to play;
There we used to launch our ships
4 Chips upon the tide,
down with sawdust, and
Dreams, perhaps. beside. .r...~~ .
Wonder where the boys are gone? -
jolly Jim and Joe
Chaps who used to play with me
Years and years ago?
Dam and mill and waterfall
All have passed away;
And there's nothing left but dreams,
Dreams that come to stay. s,.s
III. s. Keller. in Chicago Post
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Rather UniuSt.

Young Mother ION the train)-Mom-
my's-itty-pitty -peshus lammy-
angel - dirlie observation-disclosures
tevyived, atsutitis.
Old Gent (seat in front)-And they
blame man for cursing the mother
tongue!-Judge.
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1t DfsaDDeared.

beg pardon, Grimly, did your wife
lose that $50 with which she started to
the savings bank, or was she robbed p
Partly both. She collided with a
bargain counter."-Detroit Free Press.
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Insult to Injury.

Weary Waggles-Dis is a cold, cold
world, Dusty.
Dusty so, Weary? &c..
Weary Waggles = Why, because!
What dye think? I went inter dat
house an asked for some old buds, an
de missus offered me a bathing suit
N. Y. Truth. .. 49,
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Not Expensive.

She The Sanfords contemplate TAX
ing trip to Europe. I wish we could
afford to do it.
He-Why, there's nothing cheaper
than contemplation
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Diplomacy.

&l n
It isn't always well to look
A bulldog in the eyes,
II II there Is any way in which Z
a One can do otherwise:
9 Nor Is it always best to tell 81
Il A liar that he lies. ..-....-.-
Unless you're big and strong and he's
Not more than half your size. .z,.s
s=sszsGs4af75as4 s4-%-Detroft Journal.
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An Ideal Servant,

"Who do you wish to see, monsieur?"
Baron de Veauminet."
/"What do you want of him?"
II have bill that l." jt
"He is out of town. -: - ,..
G. wish to pay" T.:
"He will return in minute. Come
in, sir."-L' Illustre de Poche. es,-s'&
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Probably He. Did.

"Old Bullionoodle told me that he
started out in life by running away
with circus.''
."Pll bet he made success of it, too,
unless it was nailed down"
ENQUIRER.
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Manly Way.

y Every opportunity he tries to EN-
brace he seems to spoil" .t*
That's the man of it; sure to mus.
whatever he embraces" Detroit Jour
nal. ,.-f...& .&5s:. sss..t}. .t:..sA 4 l.sss5s3
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Depressing Influences.

Il never let Henry complain and go
on about the hot weather."
GLOW do you stop him?"
Il remind him how he used to fuss
about the coal bills last winter."-De-
troit Free. Press.
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The Height OF Love.

!, She Cat parting) DO you love me bet.
ter than your life?
He (fervently) Better than my, life;
Why, / love you better than my bicycle
almost,-Judge.
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A Counter Irrftant.

"Were those cough drops beneficial?"
"They worked like a charm: They
have such a horrible taste that the chill
dren have all stopped coughing."-Bos-
ton Traveller.
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Too Zenlons.

Prosperity, they say, is just ahead
of u.s.
rs that so? Well, I've been chasing
it SO hard I'm afraid that I've run past
it."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
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BIRDS AND THE B ARMER,
Why They Should 30 the Very
Best OF Friends.
Relations Of Feathered Insect Eater,
to Agriculture Discussed by ss
Prot. Beal, Of the BtoloEi-
a cal survey. s
Especial washington Letter

Especial Washington letter.
Assistant Omit biologist Beal, Of the
biological survey, has prepared bull
1etin for the department. Of agriculture
about common birds and theirsrelation
to agriculture. It is very interesting
official document. Prof. Beal says:
It has long been known that birds
play an important part in relation to
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when sign. Go wrong.

When Signs Go Wrong.
"A fortune teller told me to marry a
man who had a steady gaze" .~s .s5a.35
''Well?" - ~:
$50 1 married John; but I've found out
since that his gaze is the only steady
thing about him. Chicago Record.
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Excellent Chances.

Tom-Why do you think your
chances for becoming president Of the
United States are good
Jack-1 was born in : log cabin. Up
to-Date.