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The Largest Trees In the world.

The largest tree in the world is to be
seen at Mascali, near the foot of
Mount Etna, and it is called "the Chest
nut Tree of a Hundred Horses" Its
name rose from the report that Queen
Jane of Aragon, with her principal no.
bility, took refuge from violent storm
under its branches. The trunk is 204
feet in circumference. The largest tree
in the United States, it is said, stands
near Bear creek, on the north fork Of
the Tule river, in California. 1t meas
ures 14O feet in circumference. The
giant redwood tree in Nevada is 119
feet in circumference. Ladies Home
Iournal
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At the Y. Nj. "A.

Geo. F. KimbalI, general ssstary
from Watervliet, N. Y, will address,
the mems meeting at the Y. M. b. A.
rooms Sunday afternoon at 4 okOCk.
There will be fifteen minutes ser.
vice of song preceding it. Mau| men
should hear him.
An important meeting of the Oard
of directors will be held in the Coms
this evening.
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The Troy Conference.

The 9th annual meeting of tn troy
Conference began at Burlingtob, on
Wednesday, with some 200 cler| linen
present, and Bishop Godsell pres hing.
Rev. Edwin George of Watervlie|, N.
Y, was reelected secretary. the
afternoon the Missionary socistI vas
addressed by Rev. Thomas Rogers of
Rupert. On Thursday routine busi.
ness was transacted, and the repdf Its Of
the presiding elders were read.
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Conductor Thrown from a Train

Conductor A. G. Carlton of the
Boston and Maine railroad met
with a rather peculiar accident recent
". About three miles out of Windsor,
be attempted to swing from the pas
senger train to the side door on the
freight caboose which followed. He
slipped on the ice and snow and losing
his hold on the train fell to the track,
striking on his feet and bounding into
a multiplied somersault. He was not
missed until the train reached Clare
mont Junction and word was sent to
Windsor of his disappearance. The
Gown freight found him lying about
40 feet, the trainmen say, from where
he first struck. He had been uncon-
scious for some time, but was simply
dazed when discovered. He was taken
to Brattleboro, where it was found
that aside from broken hone in the
left hand and his head and nip badly
cut and bruised, no other apparent in
juries we're sustained. Internal com
pications are feared, however, as
Carlton is so famed all over that he
can hardly move.
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Mother cray's Sweet Powders for
Children.

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Ohildren's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, Break up
Colds, move and regulate the Bowels
and Destroy Worms. Over 10000 tes-
timonials. At all druggists, 25c.
Sample mailed FREE. Address, AL
len s. Olsted, Leroy, N. Y.
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the EIIInIno and his ANN.

The Filipinos, who are fighting
Americans, make most of their attacks
at night and in the darE. just like
their allies IN this country, who are
striking the g, vernment in the back.
Troy Times.
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Dazzling array.

The hotel clerk tcld the following
story: Charles L. Davis, the actor 9TH
erwise known as calvin Joslin, was
in the lobby of the st. Charles, in New
Orleans, when a man from Chicago
stepped in front of him and looked over
his head in search of an acquaintance
that he supposed was in the hotel 9bby.
Davis, mistaking the Chicago d ans
purpose, remarked: "Ahl | see yoh ad-
mire my diamonds. This one"-indiot-
ing the stone ON his shirt BOSOM cost
me SO, 900. These" showing his cuff
buttons-"cost me 81, 500 each, and my
wife has a trunkful up in our ROOD
The Chicago man did not say n uCh,
but that evening, by arrangement Fith
the head waiter, Davis was placd at
supper alone at table where bare
were several vacant chairs. Pres tily
several men, all commercial tray
entered the dining room, and eac se
had large cut glass fruit dish fasEad
on his breast. while glass prisms hung
pendent from each coat and vest button
Soberly marching to Davis table, the
seven men took the vacant seats, and
the Chicago man entertained the actG
with "Ah, see you admire our dia-
monds. This one"-pointing to tho
fruit dish-"cost me $4,000, OO.
discriminating the prisms-"cSt
$3.50. 900 each, and we have three car
loads like them at the depot waitingto
be side tracked. Davis not only chang
ed his table, hut went to another hobl
louisville Courier Journal
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William Blacks Disturbed Dip.

There fingers in Oban legend to the
effect that one hot day William Black,
the novelist, went to quiet place out
of sight to swim. He undressed in re-
mote part of the rocks. When he was
in the water, woman, deeply immers-
ed in blue volume, which was "The
Princess of Thule, came and sat I'M
Willingly near his clothes. The swim
mer, tired with his exercise, was anx-
ious to return to his garments, but the
lady on shore was far too engrossed
with the fortunes of Princess Sheila to
heed the coughing intimations of his
presence. Presently matters came to a
crisis. A sportsman passed along the
rocks and discerned Mr.. Blacks dark
head bobbing above the waves. He took
it for seal and was taking a deadly
aim when Mr.. Black jumped up in the
water and implored: Don't fire. I'm
human man."
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rhrnnrh Lovern, Eyes.

Clara ION the wrong side of BOIL
am sure don't know what he sees in
her.
Cholly-Well, they say love is blind.
Clara-Blindl Nonsense l never
saw man in love yet who did not see
ten times as much in his sweetheart as
7 could. Harlem Life.
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The Semi Weekly Banner will be
sent for threeymonths, on trial, for %
cents, to enable those who do not now
take it regularly to get acquainted
With it. This offer good only till June
l, and paper stopped at end of three
months if not renewed.
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"spare mel'' pleaded the trembling
captive, falling upon his knees.
every well, f" replied the cannibal,
With a grin. ''I win save you for my
Sunday dinner. New York journal
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Itching piles? Never mind If pbvsi.
clans have failed to cure You. Nv
Doan's Ointment. No failure tbsre
30 cents, at any drug store.
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1t is better to preserve health than
to cure disease. Therefore, keep your
blood pure with HOODS SarsapafiIla
ard be always well.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
HEPBURN BILL
HOtse Committee on Commerce
Decides to Present a
Substitute
For the Morgan Bill Which Was
Recently Passed by the
Senate.
Substitute Appropriates S115,-
OOO,O 900 for the Construction
of the Canal
And Authorizes Requirement of
Right of Way From States
Interested.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-The house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce directed a favorable report
upon the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill,
with amendments, as a substitute for
the Morgan bill passed by the senate.
The essential features of the bill as
reported is that it authorizes the presi.
dent of the United States to acquire by
purchase from Nicaragua and Costa
RIGA the territory necessary to build
the canal and then to proceed with the
construction Of the canal. One hundred
and fifteen million dollars is appropri-
ated for the completion of the work
authorized. The changes made in the
original Hepburn bill are in reducing
the appropriation from $40, OOO, 900 to
sl15. oU0. OoO: striking out the provision
for the acquisition Of full ownership,
jurisdiction and sovereignty over the
route and in adding civil engineers from
the navy and civil life to those of the
army for the purpose Of making sur.
yeyS. etc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
DEAD AND DOWN TIMBER.

Commissioner Hermann to In.
vestigote Allegations of Fraud.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Members OF
the Minnesota delegation have forcibly
called to the attention of Land Commits.
sioner Hermann a large number of com
plants Of fraud that have been discov-
cred in the cutting Of green timber in
the operations known as the dead and
down timber cutting on the Chippewa
reservations in Minnesota. 1t is claimed
that the facts disclosed are that upwards
Of 40, 0 900 feet Of green timber has
been cut in these operations.
Commissioner Hermann is reported
to have received the information with
much surprise, as he has been led to be.
lieve from official reports that the cut.
ting Of green timber was insignificant.
He promises a speedy and thorough in.
vestigation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
TASK MADE EASY.
Washington Omcials Pleased 1t the Result
of Porter's Meeting with Comes.

uy..h,n~ton Omcials Pleased 1t the Result
of Porter's Meeting with Gomes.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The admins
tration officials are very much pleased
at the outcome of Mr.. Robert Porter's
conference with General Comes, tho
Cuban leader. The press reports have
been supplemented by adyices from Mr..
Porter to the officials here. They were
brier. but left no doubt az to the sue
cessful performance of the mission with
which he had been entrusted. They
showed that the Cuban leader accepted
the propositions made by Mr.. Porter in
behalf of the president and would to the
best Of his ability assist this govern
ment in carrying out this programme
for the improvement of the condition Of
the people of the island. The opinion
among the officials here all along has
been that the
Disbandment Of the Cuban Army
is a prerequisite to the successful initia-
ton of any policy for the reconstruction
Of the island and that Gomez has con-
scented t o this is regarded Of the highest
importance. The following message
from General Gomez to the president
has been received:
1T has been a great pleasure for me
to confer with your commissioner, Mr..
Porter, introduced by my friend Que
sada, and l Ann now aware Of and
pleased with your wishes. In q short
time l shall go to Havana and confer
with General Brooke, SO that every
thing will go we'll. Following your ad-
vice I am willing to cooperate in the
work of reconstructing Cuba"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
DISCUSS FINANCE.

Caucus of Republican III of the
House Agrees on u Plan of Action.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The members
Of the Republican party in the house
met in caucus to determine on a course
of action in framing financial legisla-
ton. The meeting was we'll attended,
most of the prominent figures of the
Republican side of the chamber being
present.
General Grosvenor. chairman of the
caucus. presided, and Mr.. Bennett Of
New York vas chosen as secretary to
succeed Mr.. Hooker. resigned. Repre-
sentative Henderson Of Iowa presented
the following resolution. which served
as a text for all the discussion of the
evening:
Resolved. That a committee of IL
members Of the present house of repre-
sentatives. who are members of the
Fifty-sixth congress, shall be appointed
by the chairman of this caucus for the
purpose Of considering monetary legis-
lation and submitting their recommen-
dations to a Republican caucus at the
first session of the Fifty-sixth congress,
with authority to confer with a like
committee from the senate"
Discussion Was Animated.
The discussion on this resolution pro-
ceeded with much animation for more
than an hour. Those who spoke were
Messrs. Henderson. Tawney, kCannon,
Walker, Payne and Hepburn. There
was but little difference of opinion on
the main point, that it would be futile
to attempt financial legislation at this
late day in the present session. Mr..
Henderson made a strong speech in sup.
port Of the plan embodied in his resolu-
ton and pointed out the advantage of
having this important subject commit
ted to a body serving both in this con
gress and the next and representing va
rious sections Of the country and. as far
as possible, its divers business and eco
nomic interests. The other speeches
We're substantially along the same line.
general advertance being given to the
plan Of a caucus committee represent
ing all sections and interests. When
the vote was taken the resolution was
adopted 80 to 4.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.
Colonial Premiers Finally Agree on Dis
puted Questions.

Colonial Premiers Finally Agree on Dis
puted Questions.
MELBOURNE, Victoria, Feb. 4.-The
unanimous agreement finally reached
by the Australian premiers, who have
been in conference here for some DAYS
regarding certain unsettled questions
connected with the Australian fedora
ton bill referred to them by the colo.
NAL legislators, seems to ensure the sue.
cess Of the federation project.
The federal capital will be, like
Washington, federal territory, the ex
listing capitals being excluded. 1t will
he established in New South Wales,
but at least 100 miles from Sydney, the
colonial capital. Pending the erection
OF a capitol building the Australian par.
lament will meet in Melbourne,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
Had q Son in Iowa,

SANTA Cruz. Cal, Feb. 3.-The estate
of Captain J. A. Batchelder, who died
last August in Glen Canon. was about
to be distributed to the children of the
deceased's brother, supposed to be the
only heirs. when Judge Smith received
a letter from an attorney at Clinton, Ia,
asking that the proceedings be delayed
because Batchelder had a son, T. f.
Batchelder, residing there, ready to
prove his k:nship. The deceased re-
sided in this county for 30 years and it
was not known that he had a family in
the East.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
VACATED THEIR SEATS.

House Judiciary Committee Decision in
Case of Wheeler and Others.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The house
committee on judiciary has decided that
the members Of the house who accepted
commissions in the army vacated their
seats. They are Wheeler Of Alabama,
Campbell Of Illinois, Colson Of Ken
lucky and Robbins Of Pennsylvania.
Members serving on civil commissions
are held not to have forfeited their seats.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

Robert Mitchell, aged 81 years, q
multi-millionaire, is dead at Cincinnati.
The river and harbor bill has passed
the house. 1t carries slightly ove,
$50, 900, OOO.
A dispatch from Rome announces the
marriage there of Lillian Blauvelt. the
American prima donna, to w. F. Pen.
dleton, formerly . broker of New York.
Mail advices received from Japan say
that General Otis at Manila has ordered
to be restored to the rich Cortes family
all the property which the Spanish gov.
eminent confiscated. The value of the
property is estimated at g, 900, 600.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04

La Grippe is again epidemic. Every
precaution should be taken to avoid it.
Its specific cure 10 One Minute Cough
Cure. A. J. Sheperd, Publisher Agri-
cultural Journal and Advertiser, Eden,
Mo-, says: mo n will be disappointed
in using one Minute Cough Cure for In
Grippe" Pleasant to take, quick to act.
Cook IL ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
Million for Turtle Mountain Reds.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The senate
committee on Indian affairs has decided
to report favorably the bill for the rati-
fication of the agreement with the Tur-
tie Mountain Indians to cede their reser-
walton in North Dakota. The agree
ment provides for the payment of ST.
600, 900 to the Indians in installments of
$50, 600 per year.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
Oatmeal Combine the Latest.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.--The Chronicle says:
A combine covering all grades of oat-
heal and other breakfast foods, both in
bulk and package, is in process Of for
nation, and will be launched within a
few days. The capital Of the new cor
poration, that is to absorb the American
Cereal company and about 10 smaller
concerns in the same business, is now
estimated at 500, 900, 600.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
Irving to Visit Cs Again.

New YORK, Feb. 4.-The Herald a v
the negotiations for Sir Henry 1rving's
tour OF this country, to begin next Octo-
Der, have progressed so satisfactorily
that his personal representative, Bran
6toker, has started for this country. Sir
Henry's tour will last about 20 weeks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
Decision For the Archbishop.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The case of
Rev. John Tuohy, pastor of st. Patrick's
church, st. Louis, against Archbishop
Kahn of that city, which has been pend
ing for many months before the apos.
tolic delegates court in this city, has
been decided in favor Of the archbishop.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST.. PAUL, Feb. 3.
HOGS = Market steady and active.
Range of prices, $5.60A3. 20.
CATTLE-Market steady, good demand
Tor butcheI cattle and good stockers.
Sales ranged at s., 65W}. 90 for cows;
s.. 4UM3 3. 90 for heifers; s.. yJM3. 40 for bulls;
S5.OJ@o.oo for calves; s3. 75@e4OO for
stockers.
SHEEP Market steady.
Receipts: Hogs, 300: cattle, 100; sheep
20; calves, %.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
All Die of DIphtheria.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Feb. A family
consisting of five members, named
Cuckendahl, and residing on Pa farm
near New Albin. was wiped out by diph.
liberia in 12 hours. All of the family
had taken STICK at about the same time.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
Sioux City Livestock.

SIOUX CITY, Feb. 8
HOGS-Market 2nc higher. Range o.
prices. 81. 6O@3.75.
CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged at $4.W@5.2O for beeves;
$1.75@4.OO for cows. bulls and mixed
$3.75@4.5O for stockers and feeders; S3.7;
GAO for ycarlings and calves.
Receipts: Cattle, 200; hogs, 1000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04

chicago uraln anu PROVISIONS.
CHI CAIo, Feb 3
CLOS. sc PRICES.
WHEAT-Nay, 13Hc; July, 7l@nKc.
CORN-February, 36Hc; May, 37Hc;
July, 375sW3Sc.
February, 27h@2;Ac; May. 2oM
G:S14c; July, 2614c.
PORk-February, $1,000; May, SO. 20.
POCLTRY-Dre,sea. turNeys,s1 ! lilo;
iucks, 7Woc; chickens, sI@94c.
BUTTER-Creamaries, l3W lo1ac; diar-
es, lO12Al 6c.
EGGS-Fresh. I1Ml7Lc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04

CHICAGO. Feb. 8.
HOGS-Market steady to weak.
Sales ranged at So o5M3 81 for light:
S3.6OW3.9212 for mixed: ~S5sO45.95 for
heavy: So 80 80 for rough heavy.
CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged ut :4.25Wo.2D for becves;
s.. GAO for stockers and feeders.
SHtEP-Market steady.
Sales ranged ut S2.oJA425 for nitives:
b. UOM5.U for lambs.
Receipts: Cattle, 1900; hogs, 1900;
sheep, 5000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
h e IL NO 1t.

No question indeed with those who
used it, but that Foley's Kidney Cure ia
absolutely reliable for all Kidney and
Bladder diseases.
FRANK Smith.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. g..
WHEAT-January closed 1t 7O1sc;
May, 7O24c: July, 7lHc. On Track-No.
l hard, 7lasc; No. I Northern, 707sc; No.
2Northern, 6sakc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Grain.

DULUTH, Feb. 3.
WHEAT-Cash, No. l hard, 71Hc; No.
/ Northern. 69asc: No. Q Northern, 661sc;
No. 3, 63Hc. To arrive-No. l hard, 72sac;
No. l Northern, 7l3sc. On Track-No.
hard. 1880; No. ! Northern, 7lsc; May,
727s; July, 13lsc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04

A woman wants q man for q husband,
one with lite, energy, courage. "Girl's it
you get one without these good qualities,
give him Rocky Mountain Tea. IT will
do the business"
FRANK Smith.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04

Coughing injures aud intismes core
lungs. O.e Minute Cough Cure looeens
the cold, aIlays coughing aud heals
quickly. The best cough cure for
children.
CnOE B. 0nEr.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
WHAT TO DO WHEN SICK.

In case Of weak stomach, disordered liver,
impure blood, shattered nerves, bronchitis.
lingering cough, or other affections which
lead to consumption, DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery will ordinarily bring
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
INDIANS On THE WARPATH.
A Battle in Alaska Over the Killing o.
q Brave.

VANCOUVER, B. c.. Feb. 4~.-Indians
are on the warpath in Alaska. One bat
tie has taken place and nor fighting is
imminent. Four Indians were killed in
the fight and four American deputy
marshals and several Indians wounded.
The Indians are drunk and there may
be a general uprising.
The steamer Clutch brings the news of
the battle at Juneau. An Indian was
killed by United States Marshal Nc
Guire in self-lefense. Fearing the dead
mans death would be avenged by his
friends. a vigilance committee was
formed who captured the malcontents
and took them to prison. On promising
good behavior they We're liberated next
day, but after
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-04
Plying Themselves With Liquor

the bloodthirsty Alaskans deliberately
planned the murder of every member Of
the committee. The attack was made
at night. A friendly Indian warned the
whites of the contemplated treachery.
and as the Siwashes advanced on the
town with drunken yells the officers
warned them back. They still came
forward, opening fire. which the whites
promptly returned. The United States
marshal and his followers having the
advantage of position We're able to pour
the savages stampeded hurriedly into
the darkness leaving their dead and
wounded comrades on the ground.