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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27
A BLIZZARD RAGING.
THE cOLDFST DAY FOR YEARS
I'M CHICAGO.
Five Families Found Freezing TO Death
Numerous Cases of Frozen Hands and
Fcet-wcyler Continues 1;ls Garch
Through Maintains.

Chicago. January 25.-According to
the records of the weather bureau this
was the coolest day in Chicago in
twenty-five years. AT no time since
the Chicago station has been estab-
lshed has there been so low Il maxi
mum temperature recorded. 1t was n
steady cold. There was variation of
but four degrees.
The suffering among the poorer
classes is intense and II number of
cases of dcstitution were reported to
the police.
At Grand Crossing thirty-three fam
lilies with eighty-siX children We're
found in their poorly-protected novels
unable to care for themselves.
Ears, noses and hands We're whltened
and benumbed by the cold. They are
cared for and physicians summoned to
render relief. In South Chicago five
families were found actually freezing
to death. They were also removed by
the police to warmer quarters, where
proper treatment was given them. a
number of other cases were found in
other parts of the city. To aid the poor
on account of extreme severity of the
weather, the county coal contractor de-
livered four hundred loads of coal to
destitute families. Food and clothing
were given out Up to II O'Clock last
night there were between fifteen and
nineteen cases rported to the police Of
people being found in the streets suf-
ferng from frozen hands, feet, ears
and noses. OF these, two or three are
in serious condition. Only one death
from cold was reported-that of child.
by midnight the thermometer regis
tered II degrees below, having dropped
five degrees since o'clock. The cold
is made more intense as it is accompa.
MED by u brisk, sharp wind
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

New York, Jan. 22,-The Cuban
league of the United States is organic
ing a branch of the league in every
town or city in this country of 5000 or
more inhabitants. There are $50 such
towns and cities in the United States.
The object of the league is to call forth
an expression of the unanimous senti-
ment of the American people in favor
OF Cuban independence.
An effort is also being made to Sc
cure the passage of resolution in ev-
cry state legislature demanding that
such action should be taken by the
government as will end the war in
Cuba and insure the independence OF
The island.
The league is receiving letters daily
from all parts of the country suggest
ing ways and means for promoting tho
cause OF Cuba.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

New York, Jan. ga special from
Valparaiso, Chile, says: 1t is said that
syndicate of American capitalists has
associated with Chilens and will start
big factory for the manufacture of
all kinds of nails.
The minister of foreign affairs has
sent circular to the Chilean repre-
sentatives of all Spanish-Amerlcan re-
publics recommending the negotiation
Of treaties of reciprocal recognition of
the Liberal professions.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 23,-The
"Lexow" committee recently appoint
ed by the Missouri house of represen-
tatlves has arrived here from Jefferson
City and will Immediately begin its in
vestigation. The senate committee APP
pointed for the same purpose, will ar
rive next week, and in the meantims
the grand jury is carrying ON smell
ing bee" Of it's own. Over fifty wit
nesses have been before the jury, in
Guiding police officials and gamblers,
Those who are in position to antici-
pate the action of the jury believe the
report to be returned to the criminal
court this week will contain complets
expose of the gambling which the po-
lice neglected to suppress, and indict-
ments against the proprietors and
many of the employees of the gambling
houses. IT. is certain that the grand
jury has occurred ample evidence to
convict.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27
LYnchod by Negroes.

Jacksonville, Fla, January pa
special to the Citizen from Tallahassee
says Parlol Taylor, young negro who
attempted an assault upon Miss APP
thorp last Sunday night, was taken
from the Jail last night by mob and
hanged to tree in the jail yard. Tay-
lor had confessed 10 the crime. Early
yesterday morning mob of about a
dozen men, most Of them negroes, went
to the jail and, at the point of a re-
volver, took from the jailer the keys
to the outer door of the Jail. Other
doors were broken through until the
negro was secured.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

Summaries of the results of estab-
fishing postal savings-bank systems in
few important countries have been
printed. Among these countries are
England, France, Russia and Austria
Hungary. The main feature of.the sys-
TENS is that the government, through
its post-oflces, is the custodian of de-
posts in small amounts, especial at
tention being paid to encouraging the
young to acquire the habit of saving
In England one person in every seven
is depositor in postal bank, and the
total amount of the deposits in the
keeping of the government is more
than four hundred million dollars. AL
though the system has never been test
ed in the United States, its adoption
has been urged by various public Off
Gals of high rank; and it is probable
than the more than satisfactory results
in foreign countries will lead to its
establishment here.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

A short time ago some of thepupils
attending the Riverside school in Mon
treal took into the school quantity
of cured smoking tobacco. By way of
Furnishing them, w. A. Kneeland the
principal, made an infusion of the
weed in a glass OF water, and compelled
number of the offenders to swallow
some of the nauseating dose. Mr.. Knee
land was summoned before the board
of school commissioners and repri-
manded for infraction of the regula-
lions on punishments. The board de-
clared that in future the authorized
modes of punishment must be adhered
to.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27
WIN Have to vacate.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Secretary
Francis issued an order yesterday di-
recting that all claimants to citizenship
in the five civilized tribes of the In
dian Territory, whose applications
were rejected by the Dawes commits
sion, and who failed to appeal to the
United States courts, will in sixty days
days be rejected, and all non-citizens
who did not apply for citizenship and
who are now occupying lands belong
ing to the five tribes. should vacate
these lands of the tribes by Feb. next.
This action affects a host of people
throughout the territory, many OF
whom are preparing to plant and grow
crops, and is mainly directed against
the Cherokee intruders. -
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

Some of the experts employed dur
ing the trial of Maria Barberi charged
$500 day for their services. The en-
tire cost of expert testimony in this
trial was 100000, and in the case of DIR.
Meyer the expert testimony cost &c.,
600. District Attorney Olcott intends
to draft a bill to be presented to the
New York legislature enabling the city
to employ it's own experts at stated
salary.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

Port Tampa, Fla, Jan. 22.-The en-
tire body of the visiting delegation to
the South Atlantic and Gulf states
coast and harbor defense convention
left Thursday morning on special
train which took them down to Port
Tampa, where they took passage OIL the
Margaret for an inspection OF the bay.
The party returned from their trip
Thursday evening. The following have
been chosen vice presidents: Ex-Gov.
Mitchell of Florida, who issued the
callF. Y. Anderson, Alabama; Gov. w.
D. BloXham, Florida; Col. ]. H. Estill,
Florida A. G. Smith, Indiana; f. c..
Brown, Massachusetts,; e. G. Babb,
Minnesota; ]. g. Lancaster, Nebraska;
E. H. NJ. Flagler, New York; j. II.
Madden, North Carolina; j. e. Steb-
bins, North Dakota; 4. Ewing Miller,
Ohio; j. q. Anderson, South Carolina;
Edward Wells Vermont; Jeff Brown
Key West, United States navy; Capt.
Edward Davis, United States army.
All officers of the army and navy will
be considered honorary members of the
convention.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

Madison, Wis, Jan. 23.-John Dow,
Respondent as a result of drinking and
the loss of his position Of instructor in
the University of Wisconsin, commit
ted suicide by taking a dose of lauda-
mum. He was a graduate OF Glasgow
university. For years he was private
secretary for an Englishman in Italy;
then he came to America, and FOR three
years he was professor of English lit
erature in the South Dakota university.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

There is nothing which marks more
decidedly the character of men and of
nations than the manner in which they
treat women.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

SO enormous has been the demand
for Salzer's seeds in Texas that the
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, sent out a special train on Janu-
1ry 18th, loaded with seed potatoes,
grasses and clover, seed corn, oats, etc,
10 be distributed among it's southern
customers.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

The fact that you Cannot change the
whole world should not prevent your
trying to smooth over a few of the
rough spots in the path that somebody
has to walk.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27
Published Every Thursday by

There are too many people who i'm
agine they are privileged to worry their
living out of their neighbors.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

Peter the Great, carpenter, ship
wright and what more no one knows,
took to amateur dentistry to amuse
himself.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

Baltimoreans want negro teachers
exclusively in negro schools
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

FITS stopped free and permanently cared. No htI
after first days use Of DIR. ISline's Grent Nerve
Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle and treatise.
Send TO Dr. KLINK 93l Arch st., Philadelphia, Pa
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

WHEN bilious or costve. cat Cascaret,
candy cathartic. cure guaranteed l0c, zoe.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II 1t fails TO cure 25c
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

The wholesale grocery Of Charles q.
Moody & Co., at Boston, Mass, was
burned recently.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

Mexico sends coal to the United
States.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

A Chicago street band makes its tours
about the city on bicycles.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

The Daniel Manning was launched
at East Boston, Mass the other day.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27
A KITE EXPERIMENT.
OFFICER OF THE U. S.A. MAKES
A SUCCESSFUL ASCENSION.

1t is Being Tested for Use in tho Army to
Observe the Surrounding Country and the
Maneuvers of an Enemy-Deep Water
Convention.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-01-27

$.:i: T.. :s rss g # B: PLOWS
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
FEDERATION FAVORED.

british Trades Unions of Opinion 1t IL
the Only Thing to 10.
BIRMINGHAM, Eng, Sept. 1.-THE
Trades Union congress has passed a res.
olution instructing the parliamentary
committee to collect and distribute a
special fund to assist the striking Ell.
GaneeTs. LIZ y4-a.a
Later the congress suspended "stand'
ing orders in order to discuss a resolu.
ton on national federation intro
duced by the National Plate Glass Bev.
elers' union. 1t read.
This congress is Of the opinion that
nothing short Of national federation OF
all trades and industries will relieve the
workers in their present unsatisfactory
condition, and i%nstructs the parliament
tary committee to issue circular, based
Oh this national system Of federation
with a view to enlist the cooperation Of
all organized workers throughout Grea1
Britain"
The resolution was adopted with en-
thusiasm on the urgings of one speak
er, who claimed that if a single uniol
was not strong enough to defeat CAPT
tai, the time had come to form nationa
federation of unions.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
Yeti01.Alaska Cedar.

The durability of this timber is forci-
bly, illustrated by fallen trunks that are
perfectly sound after lying in the damp
woods for centuries. Soon after these
trees fall they are overgrown with moss,
in which seeds lodge and terminate and
grow up into vigorous saplings, which
stand in a row OH the backs of their
dead ancestors. OF this company Of
young trees perhaps three or four will
grow to full stature, sending down
straddling roots on each side and estab-
fishing themselves in the soil, and after
they have reached an age Of 900 or 300
years the downtrodden trunk on which
they are standing, when cut into, is
found as fresh in the heart as when it
f~ell.-John Muir in Century.
Meek, but Vigorous.
She was the daintiest of the dainty
face, figure, air and apparel all pro-
claimed it. To be sure he had not heard
her speak as yet, but from the lips of
SC pretty a little ~patrician only pearls
and diamonds could fall. 1t was strange
that she should be at the races unat-
tended, but that, of course, was but the
accident of a moment. Her husband or
brother could not be far off and would
rejoin her in a moment. Time went on,
though, and still she sat alone. Pres
emily something happened. One of the
horses stumbled and fell. The Jockey
was pitched headlong to the ground.
He lay white and still. The man turned
to look at her. There she sat, the color
flown from her cheeks, her lips parted,
her eyes wide and staring. He ventured
to reassure her. ''Oh, I don't believe
he's badly hurt" he said. "Hurt?" she
repeated quick as a fash. II only hope
he's broke his neck. I had $40 on the
little scoundrel. New York Sun.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11

tons along the Atlantic seaboard is
Lieutenant S. G. Sebral, naval attache
of the Spanish legation at Washington.
In a report from Captain F. V. Abbott,
in charge Of the government work at
Charleston, S. c., Lieutenant Sebral is
named as the man who has been en-
gagged in this work.
Lieutenant Sebral is not a member Of
the diplomatic corps, and is not. there.
fore, subject to a demand for recall un.
less it can be shown that he has vio-
lated some statute respecting the safe.
guarding of our Notifications. 1t is to
show that the naval attache has actually
been guilty CT this breach Of etiquette
that the government is investigating
Sebral'S recent movements.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
THE WONDERS Of SCIENCE

Lung Troubles and Consum ptfon Can
he Cured. An Eminent New York
Chemist and Scientist Makes Free
Offer to Our Readers.
The distinguished New York chemist,
L. A. Slocum, demonstrating his dis
covery Of a reliable and absolute cure for
consumption pulmonary Tuberculosis)
and all bronchial, throat, lung and chest
diseases. stubborn coughs, catarrhal
affections, general decline and weakness,
loss of flesh, and all the conditions OF
wasting away, will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES (sll differently of his New
Discoveries to any afflicted reader Of the
Lake County Leader writing for them.
His "New Scientific Treatment" has
cured thousands permanently by it's
timely use, and he considers it a simple
professional duty to suffering humanity
to donate a trial of his infaliible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders.
and this great chemist, patiently expert
menting for years, has produced results
rs beneficial to humanity as can be
claimed by any modern genius. HIS as
sertion that lung troubles aud consump-
ton are durable in any climate is proven
by "heartfelt letters Of gratitude" filed
in his American and European labrador.
les in thousands from those cured IN all
parts Of the world.
Medical experts concede that bronchi-
| al, chest and lung troubles lead to Con-
sumption, which, uninterrupted, means
speedy ano certain death.
Simply write to T. A. Slocum, NJ. c.,
80 Pine street, New York, giving post
office and express address, aid the free
n,et' cine will be promptly sent. Suffer
ers should take instant advantage of HE
generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
his offer in the Lake County Lsader.
Just try a 1Oc. box of Cascarets, the
finest liver andbowel regulator ever
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
The Women of Guiana.

The wife of the cody in Guiana is .
woman who is very much to be envied.
Every gold or silver piece her husband
receives for his services is beaten into
personal trinkets to be worn by his bet
ter half. In this condition it constitutes
the cash wealth of the family. 1t is per-
fectly safe, as it is as much as any mans
life is worth to touch the trinkets.s so long
as the woman wears them. These same
wome are also noted for their beauty.
Their features are straight and perfect,
their eyes beautiful in color and their
forms perfect models Of symmetry and
grace. Dressed in soft, flmy materials,
rich in color and eastern figures, they
present strangely oriental and fantastic
appearances, - e.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
WRECK BURNED
Disastrous Collision Near New.
castle, Colo, Between a Freight
and Express.
The Wreck Took Fire and Sew
?. eral We're Burned to
Death.

~a-~Se-~~ ~,
NEWCASTLE, Colo, Sept. 1.-THE
most disastrous railway wreck that has
ever happened i'll Colorado occurred at
1915 a. n, a mile and a half west OF
town. TenveT and Rio Grande Passen-
ger Train No. /, westbound, cQllided
with a Colorado Midland stock train SO.
ing east, wrecking both engines and
several cars of both trains. Shortly
after the collision fire broke out in the
ruins. The mail, baggage and express
cars, smoker, day coach and tourist
sleeper were burned. Anumber OF pas
sengers who were not killed outright,
but who were pinned in the wreckage
and could not be extricated, persisted i'll
the flames. There Were about 200 pas
sengers. 1t is estimated hat 70 persons
were killed and as many more bruised,
scalded and burned, Of whom at least
six are likely t die of their injuries.
The accident occurred at the worst
possible point. Two minutes Of running
time and they would have avoided the
wreck, as each engineer could have seen
the approach of the other train. The
trains collided on a curve or bend
around a mountain, and there was no
opportunity to avoid the wreck or even
slacken their speed. The surviving
trainmen say the trains were not run.
ming fast, but the facts seem to be that
both the passenger and freight were
going at full speed-about 20 miles all
hour for the passenger and the freight
10 or II.
One report as to the cause of the acct
dent is to the effect that Conductor
Burbank of the Colorado Midland stock
train made a mistake Of ten minutes in
figuring on the time when the Rio
Grande passenger train passed New.
castle and that, therefore, he was chiefly
responsible for the disaster. Engineer
Ostrander of the stock train, could
either confirm or deny this report ii he
were alive, but it is belived he is dead
under the debris.
w. l.. Hawthorne, conductor Of the
passenger train, was in the smoking
car at the time Of the collision, and
was thrown about and severely bruised.
He say that the gas cylinder under one
of the wrecked cars exploded and every.
thing appeared to be in flames within a
short time. He says he does not think
more than two or three passengers in
the smoker were burned to death, blu,
will not say there were more than this
number.
The passengers in the day coach Jared
the worst. Gu Of 20 people i'll tina,
coach only s are known to have es
capped. All was confusion and some
may have escaped unnoticed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11

HURLEY, Wis, Sept. ll.-Fire de.
stroyed the City hotel during the night
and the body OF William Welsh, a resi-.
dent of Gle, was found in one of the
rooms a short time afterwards by a
fireman. The dead man had been
drinking the day before and in that
condition fell an easy victim.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters OF Admin
iatPotinn

istration.
STAY, co o' sou Of LAKE. naSe'A' ;ss. In County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Bridget Hogan,
deceased. The state Of South Dakota sends
greetin" to Mary A. Donohue, Patrick Hogan:
James Logan. the heirs at law and next OF kin OF
Bridget Ho. IN, deceased and to all TO whsm
y, 9 pre- sens may come. Notice is hereby Civ
en- that Mary A. Donohue, has filed with the
Of administration Of the estate of Bridget Hogan,
deceased, be granted to John Walden, and that
Wedn day, the 18th day of September, A. D.
OF a term of said court at the office Of the Judge
of said court in the city Of Madison, Lake county,
South Dakota, has been set for hearing said pc.
may appear and show cause why the said petition
should not be granted.
Dated, Madison, Lake Co.. 5 D., September :,
1881. McGRATH,
Judge Of the County Court
d. D. HOLDRIDGE T. SON,
Attorneys for said Estate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Sept. 10.
HOGS-Market &c lower, following
the Eastern decline. Range OF prices,
IS. 4OW3.9).
CATTLE-Market dragging and yards
full of common cattle and are very slow
sale; butcher cutie dull.
Sales ranged at S3.OO03. 70 for stockers;
S.. so for steers; S. % 93.65 for COWS; 81. Is
@4.oO for calves.
SHEEP-Market steady.
Muttons, S.. 10; lambs. Sl.5O@41O.
Receipts: Hogs, 800; cattle, 1900;
calves, 70; sheep, l50.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
Freight Train Wrec! ed.

MUNclE, Ind, Sept. II. "A freight
train on the Lake Erie and Western
railway was wrecked near Albany.
Eight loaded cars were smashed.
Charles Manor Of Portland was killed
and John Collins Of the same place vas
fatally injured.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
AFTER A SPANISH EMISSARY,

Said Lieutenant Sebral Was Inspecting
Our FOrtificatiOus.
NEW YORK, Sept. IA special to
The Journal and Advertiser from
Washington says: A Spanish emissary
who has been inspecting the fortifica-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
Both Legs Cut OF.

STAPLES, Mimi, Sept. 1l.-Brakeman
William Weston had both legs cut off
at Randall at 6 o'clock p. H., while
switching. The engine and oaboose
were run back to Staples, and he was
taken to the hospital at Brainerd.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
EVERYBODY Says So.

Case,re-s { andy Cuti,artic. the most won.
t..rf ! ~ ;licll ,!is"r cry of tue age. pleas.
"r ana "-ir sing TO the ,as!e. act gently
II! .os - " on ]E:uneNs. liver and bowels,
,..a, Ia eui.r,. SYST III. disiel colds,
..n ic.G:ean. 's:.~. i~nti'Gal 'onstiHatlcn
~ .. iou-nr-s. P.,ast pEy AND Try a box
f.. &C to-;,N: 10. =. :htcn'S. SL.a and
r araajeti e Guy. VI al. uru. gists.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
Poultry. Butter and Eggs.

CHICAGO, Sept. 10.
Live poultry, steady. Turkeys. 9@lOc;
chickens, 81; spring chickens, &c:
ducks, 717Kc. Butter, firm. Cream.
cries, l2@l7c; diaries, 9@15c. Eggs,
firm; fresh, l2Hc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-09-11
Duluth Grain.

DULUTH, Sept. 10.
WHEAT-Cash No. / hard, Sl.O2H;
No. l Northern, s1.O14;. new No. l
Northern, $l.OlA;new No.2 Northern, $50;
new No. 3 spring, 9SAc; to arrive No. l
hard, 81. O11a; MOL Northern, 99Ac; Septem-
Der No. l.. Northern, 99Hc; October No.
l Northern, SOC.