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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
AN AMERICAN ATTACK.
rilip,nos Driven From W"se BANK o
lmus River.

r,,,,,nos Drivsn From w"st Bank OF
lmus River.
MANILA. Oct. o. General fleo
Grant. with three companies OF the
Fourth infantry. two companies OF the
Fourteenth infantry and band OF
.couta attached to the former regiment
advanced from linus during the morn
inc. driving the insurgents from .ne
entire west bank Of the linus river.
Three Americans were wounded. II IS
.st;mated that 10 Of the Filipinos were
killed. -, A., .oo,+s
Companies C and H, with the SCOUTS
crossed the river at Big Bend ana ao'
v.nced west in the direction OF the BIN
cayan road, the insurgents trlng vol.
lsys but retiring. Twenty Fiip,nos
vere discovered intrenched at the o'n .
caysn church, midway between oaco1'
and Cavite vietjo. These were rou'eu
nix being killed. 80. .:,,o~,
Riley's battery Of the Fifth art'llel.
made an effective sortie about . mll'
south Of Bacoor> and swept the YVES :
hank Of the river at close range. Ans
henk Il now held by the Americans
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
! Victoria Signs a Decree
mmoning Parliament to
Assemble Oct. II.
|omation Also Authorizes
] Calling Out Of Mill.
tary Reserves.
lrations For H0stilities by
roat Britain on q Gil.
gantlc Scale.

|no,. Oct. 9.-A royal proclama.
(mmoning parliament to meet on
I, and authoriziYs the calling out
reserves was aigned during tho
Il. The Gazette annouu<As that
|cnses will be issued at once for
| lmber Of reserves necessary to
|eyery battalion ordered to South
! to its full strength Of 1000 men
a men must present themselves
lOct. II. This forward move.
here is fully counterbalanced BY
| Of military preparations in the
ssal and the Orange Free State.
,umored at Portsmouth that the
al,y will organize . flying squad
the Cape.
war Office announces that under
defamation calling out the re-
q, 900 men will be summoned,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
MEETS COLONEL BRYAN.

u.hrasksn and President Occupy the
Same Platform at Canton. 1Ils'
CANTON, Ills, Oct. 9.-Colonel Wall
lam Jennings Bryan sat directly behind
President Mckinley at Canton while
the president delivered . short address
10 the citizens of that town. A street
fair il in progress at Canton and Colonel
BRYAN had been secured to deliver .
two hours speech. The Nebraskan was
among the first to greet President NC,
Kinley as he left the train and ascended
the platform. When the president con-
cluded his address he turned and heart.
lily graspsd Colonel Bryaus outstresched !
hand. "Goodbys. Mr.. Presidf6t," said
Colonel Bryan. and the president re-
spouded with word Of farewell. THIS
closed the short meeting between the
former rivals Of 1896. ~ the presidential
train left Immediately. Colonel Bryan
delivered his addressafter tho departure
of the president.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
M'KINLBY THERE
President Attends Anniversary
Celebration Of the Lincoln.
Douglas Debate.
Galesburg Turns Ont En- Masse
and Royalty Welcomes the
Chief Executive.
Meeting With Colonel Bryan a
Meeting With Colonel Bryan a
Pleasant Incident of the
Stop at Canton.

GALEsBUR0, nls.. Oct. 0.-On the
campus of historic KnoA college, where.
II years ago, Abraham Lincoln and
Stephen A. Douglas met in one of
memorable series of debates to deter
mine which should occupy a seat in the
United States senate. President Mckin.
lev and Postmaster General Smith de.
livered stirring addresses commemora-
tive of the contest between those two
great leaders of former days. The citi-
Gems of Galesburg turned out en- masse
to honor the president of the United
States and the members Of his cabinet
and an opportunity was given them to
greet their distinguished guests as they
were driven in carriages through the
streets of the city before the exercises
at the college began. Everywhere
along the line of march the enthusiasm
of the people was unbounded, and when
the college campus was reached the
president received terrific ovation.
App,auded Mckiniey's Speech.
The brief speech of the president wa
listened to with the closest attention
and punctuated throughout its delivery
with outbursts of applause. Then fol
lowed the oration Of the day, whlci
was delivered by Postmaster Genera
Charles Emory Smith. Mr.. Smith
eloquent tributes to the character ant
services of both Lincoln and Douglas
and his "reminiscences Of days in tn
Illinois political arena. were much ap
| preciated by the immense crowd Q
| listeners, some of whom had beel
among the audiences which in 1858 wit
messed the polemic warfare between tn
great emancipator and the champion 9
popular sovereignty. At the conclusio
Of the exercises. shortly before moor
the presidential party boarded the trai
for Chicago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

General Benjamin Harrison and Mrs.
Harrison have arrived in Berlin from
Paris.
The Princeton has sailed from Can.
ton for Hong Kong with Minister Con-
ger aboard.
Sir Wilfred Laurier, accompanied by
Lady Lauier, left Montreal for Chicago
Friday to attend the laying of the
cornerstone Of the federal building.
Agents Of the British government q
Kansas City have contracted for !. .sO'
mules to be shipped to New Orleans
presumably for transportation to Souti
Africa.
General Horace Porter, the Unite'
Statsss ambassador, has returned t
Paris after q summer trip that includes
most OF the principal centers OF soc'a
interost on the continent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
SoERS TAKE COAL

aared Tons Reloogiug 20 the
~sps Govesaneat seise1.
IoS. nJ. Oct. o.-The Cape Town cor.
a aent Of The Daily Mail ssys:
su'atlon has been caused here BY
|c", Wv that the Free State government
nOnmandered 900 tons Of coal be-
t,s 70 the Cape government, which
- ,saserslng the Free State. Such .
\ " would naturally b regarded ~
on W war. j. w. Saur. the com.
uer !; OF public works. when ques.
!, ~ tho assembly regarding the
2Eo1esaed ignQrance. bat / laarp
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09

Wisconsin says that former United
States Senator Mitchell has resigned
"a a mem Der Of the board of managers
Of the National Soldiers Home, and
that his resignation will be forwarded
to General Franklin, president of the
board. at once. Senator Mitchell mas
contemplated taking this step for some
time. but deferred final action until
after the recent meeting. Mr.. Mitchell
expects to start on prolonged "Trip
abroad and this is one reason for his ac-
ton in resigning from the board.
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the report was telvgraphed to the Cape
ministry early in the day.
! learn that the Transvaal's threat to
put British subjects over the border
would necessitate the withdrawal of
Conyngham Greene.
Some excitement is occasioned by the
report that large number Of British
troops are to be landed here instead of
at Durham. This is taken to signify that
the Transvaal will be invaded from the
west and not from Natal.
The Daily Chronicles Rome CORE
spondent says that the British govern.
ment has applied to Signor Marconi
with view Of employing his system Of
wireless telegraphy in the Trsnsvaal
campaign.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
MEETS WITH LITTLE FAVOR
oSvong Objection to the Uaitad States
O0esiag g Act - Mediee0r.

osrsng Objection to the Unitsd States
O0esisG g Act - lGsdissor.
New YORK. Oct. "a special to
The Herald from Washington says:
Opinion among leading men in Wash
ington is decidedly against the United
States Offering mediation between Great
Britain and the South African republic.
The Trsnsvsal has no foreign relations
except. through Great Britain. and,
technically, an offer from the United
States government to mediate might be
regarded as interference in the internal
affairs Of the British empire, in much
the same way that An offer from a
European power to mediate between
the United States and Aguinaldo might
be considered an interference in the in.
terpal affairs Of ths United StateA
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
|RlTISH PREPARATIONS.
Idea Of the Immoaslty os the
Work Under Way.

| Idea Of the Immsaslty os the
Work Under way.
|poS, Oct. 9.-The scope Of Great
h's military preparations can
ly be grasped by the mere read.
Individual items - these appear
lay to day. A fair notion Of their
psity can be gained from the semi-
statement that for the transport
army corps about 20 ships OF
1900 to 1900 tons burden are re-
not including . score or more
bspor,s already ON the way to tho
If these vessels effectively dis
* their cargoes of mon. horses
buipment within Eve weeks from
date of sailing. the programme
have fulfilled the forecasts Of the
optimistic British military experts.
hough the impending army corps
latter Of pre-eminent military in
the troops already on the scene
probable action constitute no in
cant body. The original Cape
on was 1900 men, and this has
Increased by 4,5OO. There are H.
zen at sea on the way to the Cape.
heir arrival will make the ap-
mate total Of
'f'tish Troops In south Africa,
20 the arrival Of the army corps,
These troops do not include the
llar forces. the Cape Mounted
the Port Elizabeth and Grshams.
Volunteers. the Natal police, the
NJ light infantry. the Australian
and the regular naval brigade.
cape squadron now includes II
Ups, all heavily manned. and thu
hrst-class protected cruiser
We and Powerful will soon arrive
ans = the navy to land , brigade o
.. A', 'hls array are opposed I'M
'aal and its ally, the Orange Free
WITH perhaps q sprinkling OF na
his is about ell that can b.
esardlng the Boer forces. The.
.'aally non-regulars and attempt
.ulate their fighting strength ar
-, although various calculation
ua'ly in the English newspapers
from 20, 900 to l25. 900, the lat
we being obviously very extrava
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
An ELEMENT OF DANGER.
Alleged Brutal Treatment Of Refugees
BY the BoOro.

Alleged Brutal Treatment Of Refugees
By the Boers.
LONDON, Oct. $50 far as the fact
goes. the commencement Of actual hos
tilities between Great Britain and the
Transvaal seems no nearer although IT
must be admitted that q new element
Of danger has arisen in the exaspera'
ton caused throughout the British col.
onies in South Africa by the stories OF
brutal treatment Of refugees by the
Beers. Whether these reports are cor
rect or not, the reports Of outrages upon
women and children are having their
effect and are being accepted in many
quarters hitherto incredulous. as con-
frming the anticipations Of the saw.
agery that would follow the progress OF
the war. The dispatches from the
front are mostly concerned with the
movement of troops. There are several
reports that the Beers are increasingi!
restless under restraint and but imper
feet provision made for their welfare
1t is said that they have threatened Z
either raid or return to their homes
President Kruger. however, appears u
have reiterated his order commandins
the exercise of restraint. The Brltisl
and Beers are SO close together alonl
the western frontier Of the IransVaa
that their patrols meet nightly.
Every train load of refugees orins
narrowing accounts Of the baroarltie
of the Beers of the Orange Free state
A train arrived during the day that ha'
| been W hours en- route. Inc suffering
OF the women were dreadful. Severa
births occurred on the way-olle IN q
omen cattle truck containing 20 men.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09

wrBsrER CITY, Ia, Oct. S-:no
,r;ners Al Lehigh, q small mining
town Is miles southwest OF here. have
resumed work after q strike OF one
.nonth @ the managers Of the coal COM
[ nan;as having complied with their
farms. The miners receive an aovau.e
~ M 10 m cents per ton, and the dsy labor
~ ..,ork hours instead OF 10.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09

Boston. Oct. 9-Admiral Dewey will
receive a 81. 900 watch from the munic-
ipality of Boston. The city will spend
$l2, 900 giving the admiral welcome.
A committee has left for Washington
to lay before Admiral Dewey = pro-
visiOnal programme.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-10-09
Dewev WIN Visit Atlanta.

WASHINGTON. Oct. "a delegation
Of Atlanta citizens called upon Admiral
Dewey and invited him to become the
guest of that city. The admiral prom
ised that he would go to Atlanta at
some time not later than Nov. l. the
date to be arranged later.
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MITCHELL HAS RESIGNED.

yormer wisconsin senator wsnass"'
r-om the soldiers' Home Hoard.
Mu.wAUKEE.- Oct 0.=Tha- EYeQ,n2
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-10
NAMED NEW WARSHIPS.

Presidsnt's Selection Honors Various Sec
tlous Of the Country.
WASHINGTON, April lO.-The presi-
dent has named the ~ new warships
recently provided by congress rs fol-
lows:
Battleships-Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey, Georgia.
Armored Cruisers-Wes Virginia.
Nebraska, California.
Cruissn-Denver, Des Moines, Chat
tanooga, Galveston. Tacoma, Cleve-
land.
Petitions Ivy the hundreds have been
flowing into the White House and navy
department ever since the new ships
were provided for urging the merits OF
various names. The president and Sec.
retary Long enjoyed the good natured
rivalry and in making the final deter
mination consideration was given not
only to the urgency of the influence
brought to bear but also to the several
sections of the country.
Woods. Wood!
Would O have wood? Go to thu
John Paul Lumber Co.'S wood yard TO
wood. GEORGE BECK Agon''
partiea have stolen our labels. style o.
naokaoe. and tell the siok that sour" tel
IL Just like Rocky Mountain Tea. me!
would ruin your health tor . little addet
profit. Beware! o.-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-10
Big Orders for Grain Baes.

SAN FRANCISCO. April lO.-Convinc-
ing evidence of the great cereal crop
expected BY California farmers this sea-
son is furnished by the demand for
grain bags made at the San Quentin
penitentiary. More than $500, 900 have
already been sold and orders are being
booked for future delivery, the supply
being exhausted. The majority of or
ders have come from the San joaquin
valley counties.
Farm for sale. a town. Immediate
possession can be gwen. See
j.. A. SHIMERDA.
City residence lots for sale. SIS to $500.
ELMER SHERIDAN.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-10
Pains In the Back Cured.

A. b. harrington, Constantine. N. T..
writes: I was troubled several years
with kidney disease and suffered severe
pains in the back. l used Foley's Kidney
Cure aud one bottle cured me. ]
recommended it to my friends it has
given perfect satisfaction.
FRANK SMr1 h,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-10

For frost bites, burns, INDECENT sores,
eczema, skin disease, and especially Piles
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve stands fret
and best. Look out for the dishonest
people who try to initiate and counter.
felt it. It's their endorsement OF q good
article. Worthless goods are not in,.
itated. Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve.
Cook 1 OpHl,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-10
rHE'CITY.
LOCAL BREvrT1Es.

I'M
''S' %, flax 81, oats 20.
'"'er X Schmidt ssll the Bauer piano.
t;. "oe change in Frank Smiths Cd.
Sschmidt.
|ea'nR train. ~ 0's'n' VI WV
bu~ "'sy '.csnt Cigar, the La Flora d.
R." at Jerry oransy's.
lu on NJ. Mime returned from Old
NJ. ~ the morning train.
bit to M "1er OF Ramona arrived on
'''s' Ed. Gregory.
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out, the solo by Miss Grace Coffey being
especially appreciated.
All members Of the Good Templars
organization are requested to be present
at their regular meeting tonight. New
candidates are to be initiated and the
defeated workers in the recent contest
are preparing to give the victors an un-
usual treat.
Masonic Temple music store. Fowler
4 S~chmidt--the krell piano.
Contractor Glatz commenced to-day
the improvement Of the residence OF
Geo. j. johnson near the east side
school house, one addition IA by l6 feet
on the north and the other II by l6 feet
on the west, the contemplated improve
ments ia his property costing about
500.
The rehearsal for the "Old Folks' Col.
cert will be held tomorrow evening at
the NJ. +. church. instead OF at the
Presbyterian church as planned, owing
TO the use OF the latter building by the
| church people themselves. The concert
will be held in the opera house the 2Sth
OF this month.
Howard Democrat, Z: Rev. W. j.
Cleveland, SO we'll knswn to Howard
people as pastor Of the Episcopal church
is said to be preparing to return from
Pennsylvania to South Dakota perman'
entity. His residence, however will be al
the Pine Ridge agency, where he will
take charge OF the Indian mission fields
Tor which he is SO we'll fitted.
The county commissioners are In Ba
dus to-day viewing roads and bridges
Saturday, after three days in the coun
try, they met and decided to gran
Chester township $50 to assist in max
ing a grade on the north and south line
between sections four and five. They
also voted to grant Concord $40 to buile
n grade on section line east and wes'
between sections 10 and ~; and $l5O t
, Wayne township for q grade on thu
south side OF the slough, section y
i. They have ordered paid the Judgments
amounting to 5000, secured by Dr.. S
NJ. jerks for fees in the inquests helt
:. over the remains OF Henry McCread.
, Msssiker. The jurors and bailiffs' fee
for the last term Of court amounted t
$4,000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-10

I'D You Need Auy eel
Perhaps not to-day. But when you
do let me furnish you with SPRING
WATER ICE. Better this year than over
before. Try it and you will use no other
T,olanhons q. Il. A. STEVENS.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-10

First class residence corner for sale
cheap. y. r. DAILY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-10

The INSURANCE gasoline stove is
the only stove in which provision is made
to prevent escape Of gasoline should the
burner be accidentally blown out or
left open. Call and examine them at
KuNDERr & FITzGERALD.
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NV UEVCOsV SVVsN
A choice stock OF groceries, fruit and
vegetables has been opened up BY Mack
McRse in his new store in the Lee build.
ing on E9an avenue. Liberal dealing il
promised by MI. MoRae and patronage
solicited.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-10

Would you have wood? Go to the
John Paul Lumber Co.'S wood yard for
wood. GEORGE BECK, Agent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-09-17

time, just as. before, the great feast
was given, and the gentry and nobili-
ty all asked in to it, and the play was
at its height when the word come to
the ballroom. onceernore about the IN
mannerly hare spelling the cooks best
dish the third time, and how the cook
said it was a purity how de ye do, en-
tirely, that such thing would be al
lowed, with hairo in the house that
slew three giants. And with that Jack
insisted on starting. and there was no
holding of him, good or bad, for he
said he have to fetch back that hare,
dead, or alive. So off Jack starts him
self, his hawk, his hound and his filly,
and Jack had sort of notion in his eye
that this same hare was nothing good,
and that twas it led his two brothers
astray, whatever had happened TO
them SO he Travelled on, and on, and
on, for that night and all the next day,
and never come up with the hare till
at length, late that evening, he saw
from him the same wee hut in the hol-
low that his brothers drew on before,
and on it my brave Jack drew, TOO.
And after he had been IN the cabin
some time himself, his hound, his hawk
and his FLY, he hears the noise at the
window. and there he sees the old bag,
trembling and shaking and quaking,
and "Och, och, och, but it's cold, cold,
cold,p says she. And why" says he,
don't you come in and warm your
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-09-17

'a-burning in the fire" So The hound.
the hawk and the FLY all rallied to my
brave Jacks aid, and the hound got
mold of the bag by the heel and wouldn't
let her go, all she could do; and with
one fling the FLY broge her leg, and the
hawk picked out her two eyes, so she
couldn't see what she was doing, or.
where she was striking. So then she
cried out: Mercy, mercy; spare my
life and MI give you back your two
brothers." "All right says Jack. tell
me where they are, and how I'm to get
them. DO you see them two gray
stones, says she, outside the door.
with three smaller white ones round
each of them?' Il do says Jack
We'll, says she. the gray stones are
your brothers, and the others are their
hounds, their hawks, and their FLIES:
and II you take water from the we'll at
the foot Of that tree below the house.
and sprinkle three drops of it on each
OF them stones, they'll all be olsen
ctanted again. Jack, you may sup
pose, didn't lose much time doing this,
and 10 ana behold you, from the stones
comes up his two brothers, every one
OF them, With his hounds, his hawk,
and his dily, just the same as they were
before they had been enchanted by the
Old Hag of the Forest, and that was
the meeting and the greeting between
Jack and his lost brothers, that he
thought led never gee againl But OF