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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
NOT READY TO REPORT.
Bimetallic Com Missioner WOlcott Make
n Statement in the Senate.

Biinetallic Commissioner Wolcott Makes
n Statement in the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-Mr. Wolcott
(Colo. }, chairman Of the commission
appointed by President Mckinley to
secure, it possible, the cooperation of
foreign countries in an international
conference upon the silver question,
said in the senate that the commission
had not yet made report to the presi.
dent and it was uncertain when a re-
port would be made. Negotiations for
q bimetallic conference, he said, are
still pending, but Mr.. Wolcott assured
the senate that the commission had no
intention of prolonging its efforts be-
yond the point where reasonable hope
of success should exist. Mr.. Wolcott
promised to explain fully the work OF
the commission in speech to be de-
livered after the holiday recess.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
STABBED BY A SUPER.
william Terriss, the Well Known English
Actor, Assassinated.

william Terriss, the Well Known English
Actor, Assassinated.
LONDON, Dec. l8.-William Terriss,
the we'll known actor, was assassinated
by super named Archer, being stabbed
with knife as he was entering the
stage door Of the Adelphia theatre. The
murderer rushed at the actor as he was
stepping across the pavement from his
cab and stabbed him just below the
heart. AS the actor fell his murderer
was seized by people who were outside
the theatre. The wounded man was
carried into the theatre and doctors
were called from the Charing Cross
hospital, but Terriss died in Is minutes.
William Terriss has been playing in
London in the English version of Will
lam Gillette's American drama, ''Secret
Service, and is considered second only
to Sir Henry Irving in the English the
atrical world.
General Sympathy Expressed.
All the morning papers contain edi.
torials expressing the deepest sym
pathy. abhorrence of the outrage and
eulogizing the talents Of the deceased
actor. They print columns Of memoirs.
"reminiscences and critical reviews of
his work.
William Terriss was born in London,
Oct. Is, 1851, and came Of an excellent
family. His father was q Kentish
country gentleman and his mother a
sister of the celebrated historian of
Greece, the late George Grote. Terriss
was q nom de theatre, the real name 81
the deceased actor being William
levin. He first appeared in the United
States with Henry Irving during the
latter's first American tour He was
also leading man to Mary Anderson
during part of her London engage
ment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
KAIULANI QUEEN
Downfall of the Dole Government
Predicted IF Annexation
Should Fail.
Restoration of Monarchy With
Kaiulani Queen Under Eng
lish Influence.
Some Secret Information That
May Change Anti-Annexa-
tiOn Sentiment.

New YORK, Dec. 18.-The downfall
Of the Dole government and the restora-
tion of the monarchy with Kaiulani.
niece of former Queen Liliuokalani.
xeigning under English domination, is
the future predicted for Hawaii by the
advocates of annexation in the event Of
the rejection of the pending treaty by
the senate, says the Washington CORES
pondent of The Herald.
Leading members of the senate com.
mittee on foreign relations appear to be
Of this belief. When the treaty is
called up after the holidays, it is said
evidence will be furnished to prove
that there is some secret work now
going on in this direction. 1t is alleged
that the 10 Hawaiians now in this city
to protest against the ratification OF the
treaty, are here in the interest OF Kaiu.
lani, and that English influence is be.
hind the movement. Members Of the
committee declare there is something
even more substantial than this to
prove that the failure Of the
United States to take Hawaii means
European domination. over the
islands. Just what this information is
members Of the committee declined to
divulge, but the significant statement
was made that when the facts were
brought out in executive session OF the
senate it would bring to tho support OF
the treaty several senator's, who are
now on the other side. It is on account
of this secret information in possession
Of the committee that Senator Davis
will oppose the discussion of the treaty
in open session. He will insist on its
consideration behind closed doors. and
he will be supported in this proposition
by all the members of the committee.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
KlOndikerS Who Left Dawson on
Nov. 3 Have Arrived at
Victoria.
Eight Hundred Men Have Gone
to Fort Yukon On Promise
of Food.
A Hundred More May Come Out
Usual Tale of Shortage of
Provisions,

VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. l8.-W. Kast-
ner and George McLachlin, who left
Dawson City on Nov. 8. arrived at Vic
toria on the steamer Corona. They
bring news that 800 nen have accepted
the. offer of the Alaska Commercial
company and the Canadian government
to supply them with food free at Fort
Yukon and have gone for it. About 30
men were passed on the trails coming
out. all shy Of provisions and suffering
severely from the cold, which ranged
from so to 20 degrees below zero.
M. J. Walsh, administrator Of the
Yukon, was found encamped ut Big
Salmon, awaiting relief expedition
from Skaguay. He had lost two boats
and much Of his provisions. The re-.
naming portion was spoiled and unless
relief arrives soon he will be without
food. Kastner says he cannot reach
Dawson this winter. One OF his party,
Freeman, was drowned on Thanksgiv.
ing day. Two of the party of five who
left Dawson shortly before Kastner,
are in a bad predicament. They have
been separated from their companions
and are without food. Kastner says
people will starve in Dawson this win.
ter, as there is not food enough.
About 1000 are talking of coming
out on the first ice. Kastner and Nc.
Lachlin had rough time coming out.
They started with four sleds but had to
discard these and all unnecessary lug.
gage. For four days, before reaching
Little Polly, they were on short rations,
and all the way had to sleep in the open
beside fire. The weather was cold all
the time. The police are now stopping
all men going in. as it is next to inn
possible to make the trip.
The Corona has on board United
States marshal and q number Of prison
ers for San Quentin, including Slim
Birch, acquitted of the charge of mur.
dering Deputy Marshal Watts. who
attempted his arrest, but sentenced to
three years for the crime of mayhem.
One Indian is sentenced for life for
murder and another seven years also
for murder and four white men sen.
fenced for misdemeanors.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18

Haytien, Hayti; John G. Billheimer Of
Indiana, at Zanzibar, Zanzibar.
Treasury-Nathan B. Scott Of West
Virginia to be commissioner of internal
revenue; John Peterson. collector Of
customs for the district of Minnesota.
Interior Registers Of land Offices
Sam Gordon at Miles City, Mon; Au.
uust Deonitz at Ashland, Wis.
To be Receivers of Public Moneys
George NJ. Laing at Marshall, MINI. ;
James M. Rhoades at Miles City, Mon. ;
William r. Akers at Alliance, Neb. (;
Nels Auley at Ashland, Wis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
THE AUGUSTA IN PORT.

George Rennick Claims to Know OF an
Easy Route to the Yukon.
SEATTLE, WASH, Dec. 18.-Steam
schooner Augusta has arrived from
Copper River after very stormy voy.
age. George J. Rennick, who came
down on her, claims to have discovered
a new route to the Yukon, the location
of which he will not disclose. He says
that with the exception Of 80 miles
overland, he can 90 all the way by
water. Rennick has several claims in
the Copper river country and will take
back 40 miners with him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
TO REPRESENT UNCLE SAM.

Another Batch Of Ministers and Consuls
Sent to the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec 18.-The president
has sent the following nominations to
the senato:
State-William w. Thomas, Jr., of
Maine to be envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary of the United
States to Sweden and Norway; Hamil-
ton King of Michigan to be minister
resident and consul.general of the
United States to Siam; James G. Nc
Nally of Pennsylvania to be secretary
Of the legation and consul.general Of
the United States at Bogota. Colombia;
Edgar o. Achorn, Massachusetts,, to be
secretary of the legation Of the United
States at St. Petersburg, Russia. 49,.
John K. Pollard Of Ohio, to be consul
general Of the United States at Monte
rey, Mex; Lewis Dexter Of Rhode
Island, to be consul Of the United States
at Leeds, Eng.
To be consuls of the United States:
George H. Moulton Of Colorado at
: Demerara, British Guiana. Robert P.
Dooley Of New York. at St. Helena;
Louis H. Ayme of Illinois at Guade.
loupe, West Indies; w. Stanley Hollis
Of Massachusetts, at Lourenzp. Mar.
uuese, Africa; Levi s. Wilcox Of Hi.
nois, at Hsnkow; China; Chester Don.
aldson o. New York; q Managua. Mic
araaqtIa;, Robert r. Skinner Of Ohio at
Marseilles, France; Frank W. Mahin
Of Iowa at Reichenberg. Bohemia;
Marshal Halstead Of New York at Bir.
mingham. Eng; Harlan w. Brnst
Of New York at Clifton, Ont.
Charles w. Merriman Of Wisconsin,
ut Brockville, Ont; d. E. Mckinley o1
Wisconsin, at Athens, Greece; Lemue
w. Livingston Of Florida at Cape
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
The Times L bel Suit.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 18.-The trial of
the case of the state against w. E.
Haskell. manager of The Times, charged
with criminal libel, was resumed before
Judge Elliott in the district criminal
court. In the morning, after the pres.
entation of arguments, the court held
that the indictment against Mr.. Haskell
is valid, but dismissed the suit against
the Times newspaper, holding that no
allegation of malice can lie against a
corporation. The taking of testimony
is now in progress
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
STEAMERS TIED UP.

Allan Line Engineered Glasgow Out on
Strike.
LONDON, Dec. ,l8.-A dispatch from
Glasgow says the engineers of six. Of
the Allan line steamers now at that
port have gone out on strike. This dis
patch adds that the Samaritan, which
was due to sail is unable to start, and
that serious disorganization Of the
feet is feared.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
HOUSE POPULISTS CAUCUS.

Tolc of the Party ON Leading Issues
Outlined.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-A caucus of
the Populist members of the house was
held at the National hotel. The resolu.
tions adopted oppose modification Of
the civil service law, the retirement Of
greenbacks and the scheme to enlarge
the powers of national banks. Cuban
bell,gerency and a bankruptcy bill were
approved.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
against kree Alcohol for the Arta

Against free Alcohol for the Arta.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The joint
committee of the house and senate ap-
pointed at the extra session to investi-
gate and report ON untaxed alcohol for
use in the arts and medicines has re-
ported it's conclusions to congress. The
report is unanimously against free alco-
hol for the present.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
Cause Of the GarrisOns Accident.

Cause Of the Garris0ns Accident.
ALBANY, Dec. l8.-The board Of rail-
road commissioners handed down q re.
port of its investigation into the causes
Of the accident on the. New York Cen.
tral railroad at Garrisons on Oct. "a
last. The commissioners arrive at q
conclusion that the train was wrecked
either by derailment which destroyed
the embankment, or that the embank.
ment gave way and threw the train
into the river.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
Heavy Snow at st, Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 18.-Snow has been
falling for "a hours and is still coming
down. It is spread over the ground in
an almost solid mass several inches
deep, covering the tracks of the street
car lines and impeding traffic.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
Sailed For Skaguay.

TACOMA, WASH, Dec. 1S.-The steamer
AL Ki sailed for Skaguay with o full
cargo and 100 passengers. Among those
on board are Mrs. S. A. Hix of San Ber.
nardino, CAL, a member of the first
white family that went west to Cali
fornia. She is bound for the Klondike
and will go over the mountains as soon
as the trails are passable.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
warrants for CreaaoD Ahd Mccoy.

9WMt9nte Tot Ciee9ou t1u 1ooy.
NEW YORK, Dec. lS.-Police Justice
Duffy of Long Island City has issued
warrants for the arrest Of Mccoy and
Creedon on complaint Of peter A. Lein.
niger and J. Rufus Terry, of the Long
Island City Publication society. Law.
yer Frances Van Vechten, representing
the athletic club, said the men would
be ID court at 2 o'clock and that they
would furnish bonds not to violate the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18

NEW YORK. Dec. lS.-The
SAYS that Marx Twain has receir-
$25, 900 to the creditors OF the p>i
ing firm Of w. T.. Webster & Co., -
which he was . partner. He has now
paid rs per cent Of the debt which hs
considered himself in honor bound to
make good.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
Ratified the Treaty with Mexico

Ratified the Treaty With Mexico.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-The senate,
in executive session, ratified the treaty
for the extension for one year of the
time for completing the marking of the
Mexican boundary line. There was no
debate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
Alonaike BiAl in Conference.

WASHINGTON, Dec. is.-The senate
took the necessary procedure to put
the bill for the relief Of the Klondike
miners into conference and named Sen,
ators Hawley, Carter and Cockrell con:
ferees. 1t then discussed at some
length the governments revenues. the
basis Of discussion being that the time
was inopportune to pass bill to free
from tax alcohol used in the arts. One
hundred and thirty.eight private pen.
sion bills were. passed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
Going by Way of the Horn,

Going by Way of the Horn.
New YORK, Dec. IL. -Ffty.five pas.
sengers tor the Klondike are on board
the steamship City of Columbia, which
sailed dlAring the afternoon tor Seattle
by way a the Horn.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT.

Dates for Next Years Reunion Finally
Selected.
CINCINNATI, Dec. lS.-The date for
the national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic has been fixed
for the week beginning Sept. 5. To
come to this conclusion it required a
long conference. The local committee
some time ago had recommended the
week preceding-Aug. 70 to Sept. 3.
This net opposition OH the ground. that
it would come just before pension pay
meat in Ohio and several other states.
It was also Objectionable because it
Tapped from one month to the other.
The entire day was spent in consulta.
ton, and when Sept. 8 to 10 was Sc.
lected it met the approval of both the
executive council and the local COM
mittee
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-18
Kansas Cattle in Fine shape.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. l8.-The last
quarterly report Of the state: board Of
agriculture. issued by Secretary Coburn.
deals, principally with the cattle indus
try. Mr.. Cobrrn says cattle were never
in such prime condition in Kansas, arr
that the industry is growing as
never has before III the West.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-24

The popularity of the Winchester repeat
mo shnt gun is deserved, for although h 1t costs
n nn,v I;tt7e. il has repeatedly out shot the
b;s6est priced handmade guns. Thou,
0ands of shooters who used double-barreled
shot guns now use the Winchester repeater
because they found that they could bag
more game and make better scores at inc
trap with a Winchester. what stronger
rec snms ,Sot on s GSu Used Any by j. sn a. f. Fuf El RSsti,
chamnion live bird shot Of America; Roila
O. Hseikes, champion of the world at fly
mo target; Ferd Van Dyke, Capt. b; A.
BasrtIett and many other of the best shots
in the country. A. Winchester repeating
hot cun and Winchester factory loaded
shells form a combination which cannot be
eoualled. Send to the Winchester Repeal
inc Arms Co., New Haven, Ct, for their
large illustrated catalogue free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-24
To Make a summer Frock,

Among the suggestions for making
summer frocks it Is well to note that
there is u great fancy for tiny tucks,
and one need have no fear of using too
many, especially in the sleeves and
bodices. Flounces and ruffles galore will
be seen on all the skirts of thin gowns;
the bodices are nor tightly fitting
than hitherto for thin goods and are
characterized by groups of tucks and
Iuffles of yellow Vulenciennes lace. The
sleeves are also tucked and what with
fancy collarettes, the epaulettes and the
miniature pufings alternating with
%rufles, there is no danger hut that the
THU frock for the girl of 81 will be as
charming and as fragile as It's prede.
&C ssors. Three and even four shades of
color are allowable in these simmer
ing gowns. The organdie, in a pearl
White ground, with pink flower
clusters, may have a foundation of pink
with a touch of cerise for ~ceinture and
collar. Ribbons from three-quarters OF
ar inch to an inch will be used in
abundance.-St. Louis Republic.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-24

For unskilled trout fishermen, here
are a few points. Early in the spring,
when winters chill is in the air and wa.
ter, trout are sluggish and will not rise
above the waters surface in the sport.
i've fashion of a month later, They lie,
instead, close to the bottom At this
time the knowing sportsman, after
casting lis line, will allow it to sink two
feet under the water, then gently draw
it up, and over and through the water,
with an occasional rest. This perform
ance may be repeated until the fish be-
gin to inquire what it is all about. At
this instant the brobdingnagian mon
arch of the stream or pond will rush for
the departing delicacy, and the whole
crowd will be greedily ready for ac-
ton. The old fellow who gives this
advice has fished for many miles of
streams, in England and America, and
has all sorts of lodges to get the best
of these wary creatures of many moods.
San Francisco Chronicle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-24
This Bear Loved Mutton.

Love of mutton has just proved dead
ly to a bear down in Williamsport, Pa.
Bruin caught sight of a butchers wagon
belonging to William Delong, of Cam
NAL. He followed the wagon, and pres.
emily caught sight of a leg of mutton
hanging on the inside. The rear door
of the covered wagon was open and
Bruin calmly raised himself into the
vehicle and set to work to devour the
mutton. Presently, however, one of
his great paws struck the lever that
closes the door of the wagon and in Il
second he was a prisoner. Between the
seat of the driver of the wagon and the
interior of the vehicle is heavy glass.
The bear set to work to demolish this
and partially succeeded, for he made n
hole big enough to stick his head out.
He could get no further and belong
succeeded in driving four miles to Cam
NAL. When the destination was
reached the bear was shot. He weighed
800 pounds.-Detroit Free Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-24
SOCIETY INITIALS.
Something That May Happen Any
where to All of Us.

w ~"
They had barely exchanged greetings
when the man in the ulster exclaimed:
u say, George, I'm mighty glad met
you. We're just organizing a new so.
~ciety-the X. T. Y. and U.-and ! want
to give you an opportunity of getting
IN on the ground floor"
what do the initials stand for?'
asked the mar in the fur cap.
stand fort" exclaimed the man in
the ulster. "Stand for! Why, they
stand for the society, of course. We
Just put the alphabet in a hat and let
q blindfolded man pick them out-the
regular way, you know. If you speak
up quick, maybe ! can work you in as
IL charter member"
"IIas the society any particular
aims?'
"a book full of them. l don't re,
call any Of them now, but we have
them all written out and intend to have
them printed when we have money
enough. It's to be one of those frater,
llIl OlEull ilOio bNlD pIlF ulloiiiNl
help one another entertain each
other, my wife says, and that isn't hall
bad for a You'd better join
II don't believe | can do it," replied
the man i'll the fur cap, doubtfully. You
know I'm a d. i. G. II. now"
'Oh, well, that doesn't cut any figure.
I'm "A c. V. b. and Il U. |. o. of =. myself.
| squared it all with my wife by getting
her interested, and she has now joined
the T. &. b., the X. S. W. Q. and the u.J.
NJ. I've also promised to join the l. X,
L. and the w. ID. V. 2. next week."
Still the man in the fur cap shook his
head.
"My wife is already u @. S. C. and d
Y. A." he said, " but she said when !
joined the Y. j. 0. II. X. last week that
that made the sixth, and six was enough
for a man of domestic habits. You see,
this doesn't include the card clubs, and
it is really becoming quite difficult &c
keep track of them ALL"
"Oh, well, If you feel that way about
it, all right" said the man in the ulster
Most of us don't think ten or twelve
any too many, but it is your right to
draw the line at less if you are not
progressive enough to keep up with thu
times. When it becomes the proper
thing for a man to affix the initials o.
his societies to his name, however, a.
some scientists do now, you'll Zee
mighty small."-Kansas City Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-24
VIII N WISDOM.

"A Damper.-Chatty B~arber-"'Ow
would YOU like to be shaved, SIR"
Grumpy Customer-"ln perfect silence,
please."-Punch.
Home Rule,-"Joe keeps his wife
and mother-in-law mad at him half the
time" What veXes them SOP "He
calls them his board OF lady managers
Chicago Record.
-"Nhat made johnson get so hufy
when | quoted that saying about the
man who awoke TO find himself IA
mouse" ale thought you were limiting
at the time he went to bed on the front
stoop."-Indianapolis Journal.
-Dick-"And how did you proceed
Fred-"Why, l just went up to her and
asked her if she would marry me-"
Dick-"Without first telling her how
much YOU loved her, and all that sort on
thing?' Fred-"0f course; l did not
want to prejudice her Judgment
Household Words.
Mr.. Bankhead-"One of the deacons
in YOU church called on me to-day.
He wanted a subscription in aid of your
society for the relief of the deserving
poor. How is the society coming on|'
Mrs. Sunbeam-"Splendidly! We've
been organized only a year, and in that
time our receipts have been nearly
enough to pay the officers salaries."-
Truth.
Saving Time.-"Thcre seems to be
no other way" said the sultan irritably
These governments will keep worry
ing me with complaints and inquiries
what is your maiesty's wish"' Tel
the printer to get up a few hundred
neat circulars with the words:'Whai
are you going to do about it" printed
in large type, and sign my name tc
them with Il rubber stamp."-Washing-
ton Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1897-04-24
A THOUGHT

The winds blow high, the winds hloW Io"'
The mists rise up from out the sea.
some hearts are filed with bitter woe
While others overflow with glee.
A word dropped from some thoughtless
tongue
May break a heart, or mar a me-
A word may prove a song, unsung,
To quench the smoldering fire oil STRIFE
A little thing so great may grow
That nothing else shall have pace;
A little thing may make a woe
That nothing else can Ger eitace'
The yellow mists that lie like gold
All FURNISHED by the suns bright rays
some grim pail from sight enfold
The myriad charms the field displays
good for one works others Ill,
And i'll for one means others good;
Our wisdom, bafled, wonders still
How these things may be understood
Our feeble light is all too dim
To fathom what we cannot know;
'Tis best to leave all things with Him
Who. wise and good, still rules below.
G.. Haeselbarth, in Christian
Work.