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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

Huron. dispatch, May 3: Editor w.
l.. Miner, Of the Huron Herald. Demo.
crat, returned from Sioux Falls tonight
with a lieutenant's commission and or
ders to assist in organizing q company
Of cavalry for Col. Grigsby's cowboy regi.
ment. Lieut.. Miner was born in Dako-
ia and is the son Of Capt. Miner, who
recruited the first company in Dakota
territory during the wal of the REBEL
on and saved the settlers from slaught-
er by Sioux Indians. The appointment
- appreciated by Huron and Lieut.
Miners friends gave him a happy recep-
ton tonight.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06
CITY COUNCIL
Does Business Quietly but Decidedly
Reports Received and Bills Allowed
Fox for Marshal and Beck
for Auditor Again Sat Upon
by the Council.

Council met In regular session last
evening aud did considerable business.
The mayor aud all aldermen were pres
eut.
Auditor Rae read the minutes of pre-
vious meeting which were approved.
The mayor then read the list Of new
committees as follows:
FInance-Kundert. Schmidt, Vedder.
Bylaws and Ordinance-Preston.
Vedder, Munson.
Fire and Police-Gregory, Stearns,
Irish.
Streets-Schmidt, kundert, Stearns.
Health and Quarantine-Munson,
Vedder, Preston.
Waterworks aud Electric Lights
Irish. Gregory, Schmidt.
Bills amounting to about $3.50 90 for
salaries and incidental expenses were
read and allowed, all voting "aye."
A petition of j. c. Coffey. and others
for side walk on east side of Union
avenue was read and referred to street
committee.
Petition of Herb Putrey and Joe Nc
Donald for sidewalk on west side Of
Liberty avenue was read and referred TO
street committee.
The request Of Superintendent
Grayum that VIM. Roach be appointed
his assistant was granted by council.
The reports of city treasurer, justice
and superintendent CT electric light
plant we're read and received.
The bond of ID. d. Holdrldge, Esq.
for 500 as police justice with +. G.
Smith and J. J.. Fitzgerald as sureties
was read and approved.
treasurer for $1,000 with \. G. Schmidt,
H. II. Cuisine, +. ID. Fits. W. T..
Mackay and &. l.. McCallister was read
and approved.
The bond OF Wm. McGra:h, Esq, as
city attorney for 500 with +. ID. Fits
and q. l.. McCallister as suretles was
read aud approved. The bond of VIM.
Lowe as health officer IL the sum of
500 with II. II. Cuisine and j. A. John
son as snreties was read and approved.
Bond Of Thos. F~eneran, street COM
missioner, for 500, +. C. McCallister and
VIM. Metcalf sureties, was read and
approved.
II. p. Smith elected city justice did
not qualify and the matter of filing the
vacancy whether by appointment or
election was referred to city attorney
for an opinion. The latter thought the
present incumbent would hold until his
successor was either appointed or
elected.
Mayor asked.council whether it wished
g city engineer appointed. but there be-
ing no response the matter went over
without action.
The mayor then renewed his appoint
ment Of Frank Fox for chief of police and
roll call the nomination was rejected
by q vote Of 5 to 3, those voting faye"
being Alderman Gregory, Kundert and
Stearns. All others mo"
The Nomination OF Geo. Beck for
auditor was also renewed by the mayor,
but not even q motion for confirmation
could be obtained.
Attention was then called to the
provisions Of the ordinance requiring q
permit to be granted in cas- of moving
buildings over streets and sidewalks
and the provision requiring the mover to
take out ~licenee, costing $40 and the CIV
ing Of a bond against injury to streets or
This ordinance appears to
have lain obsolete in the past and the
chief OF police was instructed to see that
all its terms were complied with.
Council then adjourned to Friday even.
ing, May -, 1898.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

Special dispatch to The Daily Leader.
ST. PAUL. May 6. $50 A. M.-The
following advlces have been received by
the American Press Association:
1t is asserted that Sampson g SQUADRON
is headed for Porto Rico.
The Whereabouts of tie Spanish yes
sells is uncertain. The American vessels
are OF the lookout in m~id-ocean.
There is a temporary calm in Madrid.
1t is reported that the queen regent is
preparing to flee.
There is no news from Dewey. Sec
rotary Long says he is not worried.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

Special dis patch TO The Daily Leader.
ST. PAUL, May 6, AGO r.. NJ
The following advices have been re-
ceived by the American Press Associn-
ton:
Key West-The office s Of the LaFay.
cite say her detention here will become
an international episode. The captain
admits that he sailed from Carunna after
the blockade began.
London-The Spanish embassy denies
that the queen regent Is about to abdi-
cate.
There was firing at the seahoard off
Charleston this morning but no vessels
were sighted.
The Manila cables are still silent.
II you want a pretty face, delightful air,
Rosy cheeds and lovely hair.
A wedding trip across tn sea,
Put hope and faith in Rocky Mountain
Tea.
FRANK G. SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06
PORTO RICO
Will Probably Be Taken By u. S.
Tomorrow.
important News Hay Be Expect
ed from There Sunday.

Special dispatch to The DAILY Leader.
ST. Paul. May g. 800 +. M.-The fol-
lowing advices have been received by the
American Press Association:
Westinghouse is expected in admin
istratiOD circles that Porto Rico will be
taken by to morrow. Cabinet officers
said this afternoon that important news
might be expected from Porto Rico Sun
day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

Gov. Lee has made the following ap-
p3Iutments for the First regiment now at
Camp Dewey. Sioux Falls: DR.. Warne
Of Mitchell az reginental surgeon, Jonas
Lien Of Sioux Fails regimental adlutant.
Henry Murray of Sturgis, quartermaster.
DR.. Bowman Of Deadwood first assistant
surgeon and DIR. Edward Of Bowdle a
member Of the board Of examining
sart4On1.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

Pa. in 1854, is i2S feet long, 4s feet beam,
,, feet depth of hold and has a cargo
capacity Of 1850 tons and can easily ac-
commodate 1000 troops. The City of
Pekin is not a swift vessel, but could
probably average sixteen knots an hour.
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expected

Rapid City dispatch, /: The state
board of regents was in session here to-
day. 1t is stated that it decided to
recommend to the next legislature to
either close the state school of mines or
move IL 10 DaadWood.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

The difference in Washington time and
that Of the Philippine islands is thirteen
hours and sixteen minutes; therefore, &C.
cording to our time. the battle of Manila
was fought at 3:ii p. m.. Saturday, April
%. Manila is 122 degrees. east longi
tude. and Washington ls - degrees, west
}oryituia
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

The next annual convention of the
Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers
association. of South Dakota VII be held
at Chamberlain. June 10Th. next. This
viii accommodate the sheep men of the
western ranges and a large attendance is
expected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

The Pacific Mail steamship which the
government has obtained from that
company, either by purchase or charter,
to carry supplies and war stores to Com
modore Dewey at Manila, is due at San
Francisco to-day from Hong Kong. She
is one of the largest vessels in the Pacific
waters. She var built at Chester,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

Tue three companies Of the First
regiment from the Black Hills will be
consolidated at Hot Springs under com
mand of Major Mosier and are expected
to arrive IN Sioux Falls to night.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06
Intimate that Commander Dewey
Has Been Entrapped.
Admiral Sampson May Attack
the Canary Islands.

Special dispatch to The Daily Leader.
ST. PAUL, May 6, 1:22 +. M.-The
following advices have been received by
the American Press Association:
London-The Spanish authorities init
mate that Commander Dewey has been
e%ntrapped by the Spanish gunboats
kept concealed outside the harbor Of
Manila. 1t is believed, however, that
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

they are oily trying to make all that is
possible from the absence of news from
the American fleet.
London-It is certain that the powers
have again made overtures to intervene
in the wal and that Great Britain again
refused.
London-It is said that there are ipdi.
cations that Admiral Sampson may at
tack the Canary Islands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06
II DAILY
FRIDAY MAY 6. 1898.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
TO ADVERTISERS.

The DAILY LEADER makes q special festlre OF
fIruishiI : Information concerning the advsntagee
and resources of the city of Madison and Of the
state atlarge emitting il TO the patronage ofad-
7erIi-ers Of every Glaze.
L STlJIV p-.-rs.-Cr
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

Many men and women 20 about face
to face with death. Bad liver, kidneys
constipated. Rocky Mountain Tea. IS
cents. FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06
Flying the Plague I,Iav

ABERDEEN, Scotland, May 6.-The
third class German cruiser Olga passed
Peterhead flying the plague flag.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06

Children like it, it saves their lives.
We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the
infallible remedy for coughs, colds,
Group, bronchitis, grippe, add all throat
and lung troubles.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-06
Kidney or Bladder Troubles.

Kidney Or Bladder Troubles.
Any OF the above complaints or too
scanty urine are surely and speedily
cured by "Dr. Fenner's Kidney and
Backaohe Cure" Bed wetting by chill
dren is generally CURED by one bottle Of
this powerful remedy. Testimonials
will be furnished on application to the
dealer whose name is gwen below. II
not satisfied after using one bottle, your
money will be refunded by Frank Smith
OF Madison.
1t is Q great leap from the old.
fashioned doses Of blue-mass and nau-
seous physics to the pleasant little pills
known as De Wits Little Early Risers'
They cure constipation, sick headache
and billiousnees.
FRANK SMITH.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
AMERICA NOT UNEASY
THREAT or A GENERAL EUROPEAN
WAR CAUSES 80 ALARM.
The Powers VIII ThinI. W'nu ne.
FORE The> Dare To- Interfere in
the HispHno-Americnn AFFAIR.

London. May ls--The Times, commenting
editorially this morning ON tho discussion
IN parliament yesterday and tho Hlspano-
American war, says: The United States VIII
regard with equanimity the threat OF gen
erai coniiagratlon in Europe In which Spain
would be reduced to tho role OF n subordi-
nate actor 1t is the Danger OF any conse-
qnence of ibis kind indeed that wall make
continental powers think twice ana thrice
before interfering in this Spanish Amerl-
can quarrel.
The editorial proceeds to refuta the ar
gumenta offered by MIR. Michael Davit,
against an Anglo American alliance ana
says: In spite of MIR. Davitt's protest we
take leave TO express our conviction as well
as hope that Mr. Chamberlains plain
speaking on a subject which has long oc-
oupied the minds OF thoughtful men ON both
sides OF the Atlantic has produced a good
effect
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
THE War IS TO CONTINUE.
Such Is the Policy Of the New
Spanish Cabinet.
.SAGASTA IS WORKING 10 THAT END
All Factions Favor Efforts 10 Form,
an Alliance, Preferably with
France and Russia.

| London, May iS.--The Madrid correspond
ent Of the Standard wired Tuesday as fol-
lows: Senior sagasta spent the whole day
In conference with several members OF the
las. cabinet and in fresh negotiations with
the lseders OF the right wing Of tho lib
erals. senior Gamaze and senior Maura viii
insist on obtaining as condition for their
joining the ministry we'll defined pro-
grnmme upon the following points: The
war, the international question, the colonial
policy IN the West Indies and the Philip
PINES, home affairs and finance. both for
war means and for the future reorganiza-
,ion. Senior Gamazo and Senior Maura aim
at vigorous action in every respect to
convince both the enemies and friends Of
Spain that the cabinet intends TO show
ths mselves equal TO the task OF facing all
present emergencies and of arriving at
definite conclusions.
The Spanish papers resolutely discuss
the expcdIency OF continental alliances
which they affect to consider one OF the
principal objects OF the future cabinet. Re-
publican papers urge an alliance with Rus
STA and France. at the same time agree
ing with the monarehical papers in expect.
ing much from the attitude of Emperor
William. The ministerial papers are keen
and bitter for alliances.
The queen regent has suspended all re-
eeptiops and festivities on the occasion OF
the twelfth birthday OF her son in view OF
the war. She has. however. distributed
$4,000 pesetas among the local charities
and hospitals.
Numerous kilograms OF sympathy are re-
reivod from foreign courts. the most con-
spicuous being from the pope, Emperor
Francis Joseph, Emperor Nicholas. En-
peror William and ex-Quoen isabella of
Spain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
AUGUSTUS PLANS.
Natives and Mixed Breeds Given OF.
fcc 70 Keep Down Revolt

Natives and Mixed Breeds Given OF.
hcc Z" Keep Down Revolt.
London, May ia dispatch to the
Times from Manila, dated May 10. says:
AS a means of keeping the natives loyal
and inducing them to refrain from assist.
Ing the Americans General August has
instituted consulting assembly, composed
Of fitteen members OF mixed and native
blood. It's president Is Senior Palermo, who
achieved the late peace and accompanied
the rebels to Hong Kong In Deeember.
Preparations are being made to send for
ward supplies TO outlying districts In case
OF bombardment The archbishop Of Manila
appoints June IL as day OF rejoicing at
tho renewed conservation OF the phIlip
pines 10 the sacred heart OF Jesus"
The Hong Kong correspondent OF the
Times, telcgranhng Tuesday, says; Aguin-
ado and the principal leaders in the re-
Cent rising left today in the United States
dispatch boat Mcculloch for Cavite. They
VIII attempt to persuade the natives Ia
attack Manila In few days
They have promised Admiral Dewey Ia
regulate their conduct In accordance With
the principles OF humanity. The Americans
are evidently anxious TO complete their
conaue4t before the arrival az the troops
from San Franclsco.
The Hong Kong correspondent of the
standard says: II Is expected, owing TO the
strict blockade and the famine resulting
from II, that the city OF Manila will soon
o. compelled to eapiuIlate to the Amer
icans under Admiral Dewey.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
A TORNADO IN NEBRASKA.
Republican River Section Swept b,
Rain and Hail.
FARMS AND RANCHES DEVASTATED.
Property Loss Il Heavy, hut No Loss
Of Life In Reproductive
Persons Injured.

Lincoln, Neb., May IA violent tor
nado demolished the country along the Re-
publican river in South Nebraska early
this morning.
special from Franklin says: The vicin-
ity of franklin was visited this evening
by terrific rain and hail storm. Shortly
afterward the funnel form of tornado
was seen eight miles southeast Of town. II
swept rapidly northward, devastating the
farms, groves and cattle ranches that lay
in it's path. The forest growth along the
Republican river lies PROSTATE and tangled.
The tornado lifted the water from the
river bed where 1t crossed, forming a great
volume OF spray and water that flooded the
valley behind it. The telegraph wires and
poles along the Burlington rcaiNare broken
off, splintered and twisted for nearly half
mile.
Six farm houses were torn to pieces, to-.
gether with outbuildings, but no one was
killed here.
The tornado veered eastward from this
place, passing into the thickly settled coun-
try of Thompsons creek and Buffalo town.
ship, where it is feared there was loss OF
life and further loss of property. The
property damages are heavy at Riverton,
but no fatalities are known.
Seven houses were unroofed at Albion,
Neb. Mrs. Harry Austin and two children
We're seriously injured by falling walls.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
Dsseb Merritt and Williams to Di-
rect Them.
AGUlNALDO TO BE IN COMMAND
He Has Been Carried to Cayite BY
the McCuIloch.
$4,000 xFN ARE AWAITING hin
At that Point, 1t II Said, and Opera
lions VIII BE mt Once Dc-
gun by Them.

Especial Cable TO The Post and New Yorh
Herald. Copyrighted, 1ses. by James Cor
don Bennett)
Hong Kong, May 17.--The United States
dispatch boat Hugh Mcculloch sailed today
for Manila. Prior to her departure Consul
wiidman took on board General Agunaldo.
with Colonel Del Piller. his private secre-
tary, Senior Leyla aud fifteen other leaders
forming the lnsurgent cabinet.
General Aguinaido will land at Cayite.
where 300 troops. 1t is reported. await him.
and will make complete humiliation Of
Spanish rule in the Philippines.
General Aguinaldo has promised to con-
duct the campaign on humane lines under
absolute allegiance to Admiral Dewey, Gen
eral Merritt and Mr.. Williams. late consul
at Manila, who. with Mr.. Wiidman. car
ried through the negotiations with the in
eurgent refugees at Hong Kong.
General Aguinaldos past record points
to his control Of the Insurgents and be-
ing able to prevent massacre at Manila
An engagement IN few days IS expected
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
CERvERA no HIS SAILORS.
He Vaunts the rrnwcsx ,s Snatu
Hurrnhs fnr INcr,i,n :.

Hurrahs for Fvcr,bn,ly.
maurid, May ls.--At the moment of his a.,
pafture from the Cape de Verde Islands Ad-
Il ilal Cervera. IN command OF the Spanish
squadron in West Indian waters, made the
| iolo~ing address TO the crews of his ships
after threo years OF struggle In Cuba. we
were nearing the end OF tho struggle which
certainly would have been ended three
months ago but for Americas aid That mn.
tton, believing she had created by under
hehdsd means Thousand embarrassment.
put thht nevertheless she would not be able
70 attaln the object OF her ambition. M last
aiie" o' th" hinit ana wben the Insurrcction
was on us last legs commenced aeniust ia
world " '''
Spain did not wish for this war. Her
CONDUCT proved this. She conceded overythinr
| a self respecting nation could conceds mi
| the Americans, whose ambition IS high want-
| ca what belonged 10 us, that island of cuba
Uncovered by Columbus Forward then 10
the war since We are forced there By Amer
lue ulihd ambition. Hut let us enter tue
vpnbat as did the Spaniards Of old strang IN
thelr rights and trustful IN God who Will
never abandon a just cause and who will aid
our efforts, -"
s,,, II need not onIoin discipline upon you, for
curing IN" naAt ak months yuu Ia We he n
under my command have only had cause for
COMMUNICATIONS Nor need | call on you TO
DO yerr DUTY eonscientiously. especially dur
ing tho watches, which will often be most
| trying.
"still less need urge you to display cour
nge. You are Spaniards. and that Is sufficient
| In war.
Then when lead you to battle. have con
hdonce In your chiefs ana the nation who's,
| eye Is on YOU. and Will see that the spain of
| today Is the spain of all time
viva Espana, viva el Roi, viva la Reina
Rogente. Admiral Cervera."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
MERRITT WILL co,
hut He VIII Get tbe Troops II,
Wanted 20 Take,

Wanted 20 Take.
(EpeelAl Dispatch 70 The Post and New York
iieiald Copyright, 1898, by James Cor
don Behnott.)
Washington. Nay 17--Majur General
Wesley merritt. who yesterday declared TO
reporter for the Herald that he would
not 80 to the Philippines unless he could
taka more than 1900 regulars. will 10 10
the Philippines He has gained his point
and It has been decided TO increase the
number q regulars 10 larger number
than was originally Intended
General Merritt had conference with
the president to-day over the telephone and
Is coming to Washington tomorrow. / have
II on excellent authority than he Will get
what he wants for the expedition.
conference vas held this morning be-
tween President Mckinley. Secretary Alger
AdJu,ant General Corhin. DR.. Bournrs and
Colonel Hughes relative TO the Philippines
expedition, II ia understood that the NUN
Der of regulars to 10 to Manila viii BIZ
about 1900.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
PROTEST AGAINST BEpNApE.
united States Wants Him Driven ONT
OF tuuauu

:, Especial Dispatch TO The PoAt)
washington, May IL. The United States
government has formally taken nm the
question OF driving Polo Bernabe, chief
Of spanish spies, out of Canada. First Sec.
rotary Adam OF the British legation had an
extended conference today with Assistant
Secretary Adeo of the state department.
II is said that an agreement was reached
by which Ambassador Hay of London is to
submit to the British government the facts
gathered here anent the work being done
by Bernabe in Canada aud then the two
countries will agree on the line of action
to be taken.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
---1-sFr' s-----.--------
SITUATION At MANILA.
Concord and BOSTON Are Dispntches
To lllonIo,

concord mud boston Are Dispntched
Ia ill0aio,
copyrighted. 1898. Associated press.)
Hong Kong, May 1.-THE steamer Es-
meraida. which has Just arrived from Ma.
Mia with las refugees, reports that the
United States cruisers Concord and Boston
are going to Illoalo. where they expect
prompt captulation and to recapture the
American ship saranac with a cargo of
COAL The blockade OF Manila is very rigid
and several foreign vessels have been re-
fused admission.
The rebels are utterly disunited. half OF
them being in favor OF Spain.
Pending tho arrival OF troops from the
United States tho Americans defer hostll.
lilies ashore.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18
SHORT MEMS S1nkIns

At new 5oS, fooRK,.7.At the home Of tha hr,.
to ci Clare n'Is hatheriae prey was maireS
Mackay Haehay' son OF VIM.
,i,i TIE ROCK. Ark.-The boaios =,
in ti 'pe wnite and two negroes, Were fn nnee
HIM re AnSsansas river Ave miles nsaye iq p,i
late iona ney were undoubtedly victims Of ibe
ToPEkA,--It has been scc,aaa .,
co,iins Tor the murder OF his fnther y'S =
tho s,ias y PROMINENT real estate man Witt
lice s, ,, Is eircumstantial. Chief Of T pn
has enough says that no IS confident thai he
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-18

large steamers which might be used as
auxiliary cruisers.
tohFLAND' Ore, May 1.-THE last two
pattallons of the Second regiment, Oregon
volunteers has left for San Francisco over
tne southern Pacific in command of Lieu
NEW ORLEANS. May 17.-No more
uoops arrived today, though the Texas
volunteers and the rest Of The Ei,,h aa'
airy are daily expected. General snyd.r
casting about for suitable camp and Wis
i'ea inc gulf coast Mississippi resorts,