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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
HOW IT WAS
Partial Explanation Of the Way
the Report Of Sherman's
Death Started.
French Cable Company Gave
1t to Signal Officers at
Guantanamo
And by Them Communicated to
Santiago---WaS Fully Cred
tied There.
Mr.. Sherman Continues to I'm.
prove..-Ilas a Visit From
Wood.

SANTIAGO. Cuba. March o3.-Owing
TO supposed authenticity of the report
received here from Captain Leigh. the
chief signal officer. regarding the al
legged death Of John Sherman. the
former secretary of state. the weekly
reception of Mrs. Wood, the wife of
General Leonard Wood. was postponed.
After the arrival Of the American line
steamer Paris at Santiago, and the an
nouncement that there was no truth in
the reports of the death of Mr.. Sherman.
word was sent out that Mrs. Wood
would receive 1t was too late, how
ever. to obtain the services of the band.
In spite of this. fully 200 passengers
from the Paris We're present at the re-
ception.
When the Paris reached here. those
on board Of her noticed that the flag
flying from MORO castle. at the en-
trance of the harbor. was at half staff,
il was inferred by the passengers that
some important parsonage was dead.
Their surprise was great when told. on
being reached by a tug. that report
| MAS current tIlsst Aht 1ilcL ultu NstS uSdu.
Captain Leigh gave the signal office
| st Guantanamo bad quarter of a,
hour. The men on duty there explained
that they had received the alleged news
Of Mr.. Sherman's death from thu
French cable company. and supposina
| it to be correct. sent an official confirma
tion as they had no cause to doubt th'
authenticity Of the report
The announcement of Mr.. Sherman
death obtained so much credence her.
that General Wood even had cabl.
dispatch written asking the authorities
at Washington for instructions as to the
special honors they were desirous o
paving to the remains of tho dis
| tinguished statesman. but before thi
message was sent the Paris arrived her.
and everybody was pleased to hear Mr.
sherman. instead of being dead, Wa
improving in health.
A bulletin issued by Mr.. Sherman
physician said the distinguished patien
had considerably improved and was re
gaining strength.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
CHICAGO SENSATION.

vA. r shayns. Wealthy Furrier ana
ro,Itlc,au. Probably Fatally Shot,
Cu,cAao. March 23.-John I. Shayne,
. wealthy furrier and q pronnenSs S
Democratic politician. was sno1 ",.u
probably fatally wounded BY harry =.
Hammond, . tailor. The shooting o.
cnrred in the cafe Of the Auditorium
Annex. where Shayne was sitting AZ
lunch with Mrs. Hammond, the M.
vorced wife Of Hammond. ana Two
other ladies. shayne, who is widower'
had been in company with Mrs. Ham
mond . great deal since her divorce
from Hammond and there was tax o'
An approaching marriage between them
Hammond gave himself up 70 tne Oo''''
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
GRAIN GROWERS IALh.
Competitive rapers on How to Make
Farming fAy Read at Fargo"

Competitive rapers on How to Make
farming fay Read At iarg"
FARGO, n. D.. March 23.-The sec.
ond day Of the big Interstate Gram
growers convention opened with the
opera house packed with progressive
farmers Of the Northwest. The session
was devoted to appointment of commit
tees and addresses on agricultural top
ics. Papers on competition among bona
fide farmers for cash prize to one con-
tributing best paper on How TO Make
Farming Pay" were read There Is
large list OF contestants. Charles
Braithwaite Of Manitoba experiment
station was the principal speaker OF the
afternoon. The entire proceedings OF
the convention are to be printed and
distributed throughout neighborinS
states. Several other state orgamza'
tions are taking advantage of the low
railroad rate and are holding meetings
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
ZINE PRONUNCIAMENTO.

x "e Americas Commissieu e.
yo y''vs' IL Pahiishsd.
eo,N' "nk' March %. Tho Journals
! to to,'hhspondent ,hpn cables that the
drs,' ,s' natives Of the Philippine
!" ;n'alted a by the American com.
nen. eehalf of the United States
pres;d"''a ana embodying the views
beinve H.. has been made public.
dialaxs. translated. into sil the
(hout !, 1t is to be disseminated
ssuress s,I ,,. archipelago. 1I The ad.
the A., 'ne Filipinos Of the inten-
Of Of .a,. aH,.mericans to deyelop the
te.n,,n,; ,, government in the peo.
'umer@ mr'''ns n; that the United states
itnuu,t International ,.t,s,.a obligations
'oasiS's. Ss. fulfill and which makes
Tor e the T. to the whole civilized
piaesI. Ie stable Ts government Of the
me Commission. II il o..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.

Nr. sherman Takes an Airing ON the
Deck Of tho Parla.
SANTIAGO. Cuba, March 23.-1O a. m.
MIR. Sherman, at this hour. continues
improving and will be moved from his
cabin on deck during the afternoon for
an hour.
General Wood is now on board the
Paris. paying a visit to Mr.. Sherman.
The city is full of tourists who have
landed from the American liner.
The Chicago is expected here some
time during the afternoon and will
nrobably take Mr.. Sherman aboard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
Re NOT IDLE
prh Apparently Inactive the
bnerican Troops Have Been
Very Busy.
bon. Minnesota and Twenty.
cond Regulars ut Camp Oh
the Luneta,
hv to Embark When Plans OF
|rhp Military Leaders Are
Complete.
lnallo Says He Will Conduct
Nalolo> Reserves Into
Manila.

|sllt March %. 3 p. m.-While
ftH.y inactive since Sunday. really
fis>.,' mas been the case with the
al forces. \ reorganization en-
! many changes. has been in
- Sacr the abandonment of the
eolnmn General Wheaton's and
a. Hall, br,gades have not been
lN' but the Oregon regiment. the
fse'a regiment and the Twenty
regiment have been concen-
q n" camp on the Lnncta, at
- iFont, III readiness for imme-
a'@hspoTia'ion when the plans OF
'@'asE leaders have been formu-
o' rools are entrenchcd and the
~ practically unchanged. The
"a> Fe'ralned from making any
'F'en'ly, and it would appear
.'oeIs are saving their ammu-
- q decisive moment.
ASuinaido WIN Lead Thsm.
'''hS to a prisoner captured by
~, Agulnaldo has announced
), ",,' =, personally conduct the re-
~, ), Nalolos and march into Ma.
~, ,%'il 20 days unless the Ameri.
s~ "afew IN the meantime.
r.,. aeeh'raiion Of rebel forces in
,s, ay OF Malabon gives color t.
les4 4'eh' Of the prisoner.
!, received from Cebu by a
tSs.' steamer say everything il
e ~. The United States trans.
,a'ah sa from New York, on Feb.
u '','ved here. Ono child. two
~. WV TWO privstes died on thu
ed,s ~ one man was drowned il
Nsfranean sea.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
GENERAL MILES At BOSTON.
Bauauet In Ills Honor Given by the Mef'
chnnts' Club.

Rnnuuct In Ills Honor Given by the Mer'
chants Club.
Bosrox. March 23.-Major General
Nelson A. Miles visited the legislature
lnring the afternoon. He first was re-
cciyed by the senate where he made a
brief address. He then went to the
house where similar programme was
carried out. Each branch took a recess
after General Miles had addressed them
during which tho members were pre-.
sented TO the visitor. General Mile'
closed the day by attending banquet
uiyen him by the Merchants club AZ al
the Algonquin club. More than :oo
leading merchants Of this city were
preeent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
MUCH RELIEF FELT.

Reported Death Of sherman Caused UNI
versal Regret In Washington.
WASHINGTON, March 2S.-Seldom has
official Washington been moro com.
pletely stirred by conflicting emotions
than It was by the announcement first
~ the death Of Hon. John Sherman and
then by the contradiction Of tho report.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
Rcportc.l Fighting on Nccros.

New YORK. March pa special
from Manila says: Reports of fighting
in the island of Negros have reached
Manila. The transport Indiana is leav-
Ing for Ncgros with one battalion of the
First California regiment. under Col
anel Dubose
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
PEACE. OK W Air.
0,nfcrerce With Great Northern Ofsicials
Will Determine II.

CHICAGO. March 30 The special com
mlttee appointed 10 confer with the
Great Northern leaves for ST. Paul in
the morning. The result. it is said.
will largely determine the question of
peace or war in transcontinental and
Western passenger rates.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-03-23
Universal ixn-e>sion OF Regret.

Cabinet ministers. senators ana MEM
bers of the house expressed deep sorrow.
speaking not only II terms oi adnira-
tion and respect .or the ex-senator :
public career bat dwelling with loving
kindness upon his personal character.
The contradiction OF the first report
did not arrive until $50 o'clock il
came 10 the Associated Press in the
shape o. positive statement from San
,iago made in the knowledge that the
report Of the senator's death had beer
circulated. This dispatch was immedi'
ately given as wide circulation in til,
city a il VIZ, POSSIBLE Tor il TO receiv,
at that hour.
Mrs. sherman, who Is quite Ill. ha
not even been informed OF her hus
bands illness.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-04-27
CORRESPONDENCE
FoNDIs

A number of our young people
took trip to Fremont's Fort
last Sunday.
The choir met this week on
Tuesday evening with Miss Ivea
Conarroe.
Miss Aura Cochran, our popu-
lar young school teacher, opened
the summer term of school In the
Fine district last Monday.
Miss Mary jackson had her
place surveyed last week. County
Surveyor Taggart has beer doing
considerable work in this vicinity
lately.
Master Earl Evans came out
from Denver the latter part of last
week and is staying with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
w. Parkhurst, for a time.
One of our most esteemed ladies'
is seriously considering tho idea of
going to University Park TO live
in the near future. We would be
sorry to see her go from among
us.
Mr.. Adams and his son, and
hrother-in-lnw who will take
charge of Mr.. Adams place this
summer, came out from Denver
the first Of the week to look
around little. Mr.. Adams
bought the Tallman place and will
bring his family ont from Denver
this fail. wc hear Both he and
his son are delighted with tho
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-04-27
EASTONvILLE ITEMS.

Frank Phillips is making extcn-
sive alterations and improvements
on his residence.
County Assessor Leyden was
transasting business in town on
Friday.
F. s. Williams crushed his
thumb very badly in the snfe door
at the depot on Wednesday.
Charlie Barklcy had fine col
lection of fur rugs, robes, game
hcads, etc. on exhibition IN town
this week.
Eastonville intends to lave
some hne horse-racing on the
fourth of July. The track will be
put into excellent shape.
The diptheria scare is over. No
more cases have developed, and
those who suffered from sore
throat are now well. The disease
did not at any time show itself in
Eastonville, and nil danger is past.
Joe Fyans has just returned
from u trip to the southern part
of the state and New Mexico,
where he was looking up some
mining prospects. He reports
things booming down there and
says cattle are in fine condition.
-Four horses belonging to Isaac
Gutshall, while attached to disk
harrow, ran away on Thursday
and one of them, a valuable gray
mare, tell and was run over by
the harrow, which cut off both of
her hind legs. She was shot.
The driver narrowly escaped inju-
ry.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-04-27

country. They return to Denver
in couple Of days.
Mrs. Walter jay and little
daughter have gone to Topeka,
Kansas, for a months visit with
friends and relatives. Mrs. Jay
is sadly missed at Sunday school
and we all hope to sec her return
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Remus
gave one of the best and most
successful dances of the season at
their home on Friday evening of
last week. Their large and hand
some new residence was comforta-
bly, filled, the music was fine, the
floor good, and the merry dancers
thoroughly enjoyed themselves
until late hour when all went
home wishing that Mr.. and Mrs.
Remus would kindly open their
house to them again in ths near
future.
On Saturday, April %, we were
panied to learn Of the death of Mr..
Thos. Harlow. His death was
sudden and unexpected. as he was
only sick for short time, and Il
very few except his own immedi-
ate family and nearest neighbors
knew how serious it was until the
end came. Mr.. Harlow was, we
believe, sixty-eight years old and
was one Of the incest old gentle-
men in this county being well
liked by everyone. He was
buried on Sunday afternoon ut 4
O'Clock, the service being conduct
cd by Rev. A. L. Gilkey. Mr..
Harlow left three sons here, Ed,
James and George, and a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Thos. Hood, who
formerly lived hero, but is now in
Kansas. We did not learn if
there were any Others of the
family or not.
KENO.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-04-27
ELBERT HOME FORUM NO. 1895.

Mcets In the woodman hall tho first Monday
evening In each month. Ladies' and gentlemen
Of good moral character and sound health, be.
tween the ages Of eighteen aud atty. received and
insurance al nominal ratee 10 the amount Of $500.
rl,oD or 1900 granted A reliable fraternai ben
eheinry order.
J. B Ktso. President; Nina. FISnrrE TurrLr,
yice President, :. L. 0nirrfS, End Vice Prcsi.
dent; T. H. MuLLfoAs, secretary. Iiuoo Jous,
Treasurer. ElnKn PrrnnsoS. Orator: Mns. 7. II.
MulLiaAH, Assistant Orator; ELI KNOWLES, Por-
ter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-04-27
DAILY INTER OCEAN.
Always ::'';:':: ::;;'::'' :::::'':''. !: Is:

The Inter Ocean has been for 26
years the stalwart republican news
paper of the west. It has taught
more battles for principle than any
other newspaper in the United States.
1t began its career as a supporter of
General Grant in 1879, when all
other republican papers in Chicago
went over TO the enemy. 1t has
taught the battle OF Americanism in
every campaign as earnestly and eff
fectivoly as it taught the slanderers
of our army and the defamers OF
our president in the campaign of '9s.
The Inter Ocean is now better
newspaper than ever before. 1t has
unparalleled facilities for gathering
Foreign news, Western news, Illinois
news. 1t has the ablest corresponds
ents in the field with every division
of the army, IN Cuba, in Porto Rico,
Hawaii and the Philippines, and with
every squadron aud feet in foreign
waters. 1t has men of affairs, we'll
inform ed MS to politics, in every cap
ital in Europe, and enterprising cor
respondents in Africa and Asia. 1t
is absolutely fearless in telling the
truth, and the publication Of the news
is not influenced by editorial opinion.
Among the special features Of the
daily Inter Ocean are:
The Holland Letter, from New
York, published every day. This is
written by one of the best posted and
most intelligent observers in the east.
The Matthew Marshall Letter,
published every onday morning, n
review of the financial and commer>
cial situation, by gentleman we'll
informed as to all the discussions
and operations on Wall street.
A sporting department which COW
ers more satisfactorily than any other
newspaper the whole field Of running,
trotting, baseball, football, golf, ten
mis-, boating, boxing, etc.
Financial, commercial and insur-
ance departments, giving news and
intelligent comment not only from
Chicago, but all other business cen
ters.
A literary feature is the publication
of series of vivid serial stories APP
pearing every day.
The daily Inter Ocean publishes
more news than any other Chicago
daily. 1t has the ablest and strong
est editorials and the greatest va
riety of literary and special matter.
1t is always American and always
republican.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-04-27
s ss A,ssg a,ssl, ,Ss ono nns iPs watch ,
Graduate optioiani personal attention.

Hand Corn Shelters good ones
for sale at Kings store at 81. 90
Henry Becker dehorned his
herd Of cattle first of the week.
Mrs. Schimpf has added fine
picket fence to her town property.
S. N. West was in Denver on
Monday meeting friends.
Fred Clark spent several days
in Denver since our last issue.
Amos Baldwin began work on
Monday for G. S. Snyder.
Lou Hill acknowledges fine
thirteen pound boy which arrived
ut his house Saturday.
Mrs. Alfred Peterson is spcnd-
ing the week with friends in
Denver.
Money loaned on approved real
estate security. LEE RAMSEY,
s12 Cooper 3D., Denver.
Fresh garden seeds Just received
at Kings store "a large supply
and great variety.
FoR RENT Some improved
ranches near Elbert. Apply to +.
n. LaVell.
FoR SALE-New hand camera
and complete outfit ready for pic
lures. Inquire at depot.
The express business on the
Colorado & Southern railroad will
be taken in charge by Wells, Far
go & Co. next Monday morning.
Joseph Helgeth moves to the
Chapman ranch near town next
Saturday, anil says he can remain
there permanently if he wishes to.
On account of the baptismal
service at The Sidney school house
on Sunday no service will be held
at the James school house. All
are invited 10 the Sidney service.
Regular meeting Of the Home
Foruni next Monday evening.
May 1st, at Woodman hall. A
number Of ladies aud gentlemen
will be initia,ed and program OF
the big entertainment will be
adopted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-04-27
now ostrich ren.her. Ar. rr.a,oa.

Ostrich feathers in their natural
state are white or gray. but ere pass
Ing into the hands of the milliner for
use as ornaments they are often dyed
IN various colors, and sometimes. II
the curl is not as decided as 1t should
be. the shape is improved by mechan-
ical treatment. An ostrich will fur
nish, It is said. $40 to $50 worth of
feathers every year OF different quail
ties. The prices vary from 81 to 5000
per pound.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-04-27

Loren Chapman fell from q
horse Saturday and was quite bad
by stove up, but is able now 70 be
around with n cane.
Il. B. Vonmyery attended .
meeting Of Woodmen in Denver
Friday night, representing Ebert
camp.
The Colorado q Southern has
a contract to move 1000 cars Of
cattle from Texas to Wyoming,
and tho first train load passed
through Monday.
The Walsenburg Cactus states
that Mrs. Rooney died Of pneu~
monia. We have been unable to
obtain any particulars Of her
death.
Ed Russell last week sold his
ranch west of town TO Knute Bev-
cry and will move 10 Ebert, after
building house here, and mako
this place his permanent home.
George Blhkley sold and deliv-
cred to Epler & Carnahan this
week car load Of fine Rose Seed
ling and Late Ohio potatoes. He
received S1.20 per hundred lbs.
Sheriff Mourning picked up an
insane man named johnson below
Kivwa and returned him to the
asylum Monday evening. John
son escaped from the asylum a
few days before.
There have been no more cases
of diptheria apd there is no more
danger of anyone contracting the
disease. The quarantine which
was placed on the ranches where
il existed has been raised.
Yesterday was the eightieth
anniversary of Odd Fellowship,
and last night on invitation of the
members of the order in this place
Rev. Mr.. Hiltman delivered a
very interesting sermon in the
church touching some of the
teachings of the Order. The
house was well filled with men,
bers of the fraternity and others.
j. r. Salt will complete his
saving contract near Franktown
in about ten days. He is negoti-
ating with the d. & r. q. X. r..
company for large contract near
La Veta that would flke a year
and half to complete, and if he
secures it will ut once move his
mill to that place.
At the close Of Sunday school
next Sunday al Sidney school
house Rev. A. T. Gilkey will adj
minister the ordinance of baptism
by immersion TO ten or twelve
members of the new church at
Sidney. The ceremony will take
place at the pool on James Coles
place. We are requested to an
nounce if the day is a stormy one
the ordinance will bc postponed.
Following are the petit jurors
for the June term of District Court
us obtained from the Elizabeth
Eye: G. &. Baker, j. A. Boston,
Frank Fahrion, c. o. Drummer,
G G. Hansco;n!,, Nate Swan,
George Fearnow, G Ehring, j.
G. Clark, w. II. Greasor, M.
Detwiler. o. Il. Brewer, A. M.
Blake, NJ. Fink, G. L. Hames,
II. John, M. Ii. French, Levi
Ackroyd,. Lutte Gru.ter, e. Case,
A. w. Talbot, j. Edwards, w.
Shepherd, L. d. Hathaway.
MIR. James f. Neely, the enter
prising proprietor of Elbert's new
wagon and blacksmith shop,
closed a deal Saturday with Char
Icy johnson, whereby Charley
moved TO town and took charge of
the iron work for term of
several months. Since Monday
the shop has been crowded with
all the work il could possibly turn
out and patrons are well pleased.
Charley has high reputation as a
blacksmith and horseshoer and is
very accommodating to patrons.
Mr.. Neely will attend to the wood
work and together they will make
u strong team. Their advertise
ment appears in another column.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-15

ipality In the direction of a larger de-
gree Of public ownership 1t Is to be
presumed he will sign the resolutions,
unless he finds some serious objection
to their form. BY doing so. and by up.
pointing tirst-class committee to car
ry ont the purpose of the resolutions,
he will do much to prepare the way for
a proper solution Of the lighting prob.
lem In Chicago.
1.-THE LIGHTING COMPANIES OF CHI
CAGo, ESPECIALLY THE GAS COMPANIES,
HAVE TREATED THE PUBLIC MOST
sHAMEFULLY. THEY SECURED FRAN.
CHIsEs UPON THE EMPRESS STIPULATION
WOULD COMPETE WITH ONE ANOTHER.
THEY PROCEEDED, HOWEVER, TO FORM
A TRUST IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW,
AND THEN, TO AVOID EMBARRASSMENT,
HAD THE LEGISLATURE PASS AN ACT
LEGALIzISG THEIR STATUS. MORE THAN
| THAT, THEY HAD THE LEGISLATURES
PASS ANOTHER ACT MAKING ANY FUR
Their COMPETITION WITH THEN PRAC-
| TIcALLY IMPOSSIBLE. JUST BEFORE
|
OFFER WAS MADE BY RESPONSIBLE PER-
SONS TO FURNISH LIGHT UPON TERMS
MUCH MORE FAVORABLE TO CONSUMERS
AND THE CITY THAN THE TRUST MAIN
TAIN. THE AGENTS OF THE TRUST PRE-
VENTED THE PASSAGE OF TIE oRpI-
NANCE.
Evidently the only relief from IN,
| situation Is In extending the functions
of the municipality. The city has ;
municipal electric lighting plant, wh!cl
the Mayor and Council, very wisely
have taken steps to enlarge. Upon So
curing the proper authority from th'
Legislature the city plant could be still
further enlarged and used In furnish
ing light TO private consumers, just n
the city furnishes water to citizens. II
the course Of time the city might yer.
well 20 further and take over the eX
ist.ns lighting plants and thus contro
the entire lighting service of the city
~ move TO secure from the Legisla
turc authority for municipalities 4
furnish light to private consumer
would meet with hearty cooperation
from the smaller cities OF the State
Many Of them have electric lightin
plants for furnishing public light. The
could just as well as not furnish llgh
20 their citizens, and frequently hay
sought from the Legislature the priv
lege of so doing, but without success
In several neighboring States citie
having municipal plants are allowed t