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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
IN A DAY
Otis Gables the War Department
Regarding Various Philip
pine Matters.
Enlistments For Skeleton Regi.
ments Said to Be Proceed
ing Rapidly.
Sherman Sails With CalifOrnians.
Grant Coaling and Sheridan
Leaves Soon.

WAsHISGToS. July 2..-Three cable
messages from General Otis were re.
ceived at the war department during
the day. One report. another engage
ment with bandits in Cebu. in which
the American force was victorious. 1t
is as follows:
Following from Cebu today: Ban
dts in Cebu mountains robbing and
impressing people coast towns. On
Monday Lieutenant Moore with detach-
ment of T~wenty-third infantry. while
scouting in mountains. fred upon from
strongly fortified position. One private
killed, name not given. No other cas-
ual,ies. Enemy's loss five bandits killed,
seven captured"
Another refers to the organization of
the volunteer regiments in the Philip
pines, a. follows:
Bell has enlisted about 800 men.
Wallace, still south. has about 400.
Lockett now enlisting; has owe 400 ap-
~plications. which are coming in rapidly.
Might raise here an additional regi-
ment, exclusively volunteers"
Colonel Bell referred to in the dis
patch is in command Of the Thirty.
sixth infantry and Colonel Wallace Of
the Thirty-seventh. Colonel Lockett is
in command Of the cavalry regiment,
which is to be raised in the Philippines.
The third dispatch says:
storm has abated. Sherman cOaled.
leaves today with all troops California;
Grant being coaled. leaves in about four
days with troops North Dakota, Wyo-
ming and Idaho. Minnesotas preparing
to leave on Sheridan soon as transport
can be unloaded and coaled. Other
volunteer organizations leave soon q.
transports are available"
General Otis has been cabled to send
the volunteers home as rapidly as posi-
BILE, it being the desire Of the president
to have no delay in the matter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
R0TTOT DROPPED OFT.


tin. witt Beasertn Canal
CHICAGO. july GA Times Herald
s,aciaI from Kewanee. Ills, says: Inc
bottom Of the Eennspin U IN henry
and Rureau counties has fallen d u
the Cincinnati II firm which has the con
,-act for construction on this section IS
ruzzieJ and in d:smay at the unex'
rec.e,. haypening. Near Sheffield, IN
Bureau county. several miles Deyohi
the junction with the Sterling feeder Oh
the canal. the big steam shovels were
AZ work On a low stretch OF ground
where the water had been rather
Troublesome. Below the soft super
strata 0; earth was a bed OF hard pan
and when this was scooped through the
water suddenly vanished. Later II as
found that the ground for 100 feet
around where the big shovel stood had
sunk 10 feet.
Subsequent borings brought to light
the fact that Nd solid bottom existed
for a depth of ~ feet below the level OF
the hard pan. Quick sand in the SOIL IS
thought to be the reason for the SINKING
Of the ground and the same trouble has
often been experienced in digging wells.
Inasmuch as the canal has 10 be cut
according to the accepted surrey.
through about four miles q the ground
apparently Of the same consistency, the
case presents some engineering feature
tina. are quite n Of the ordinary ana
i. is ~puzziin. the contractors - kno"
how TO ACCOMPLISH the feat.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

HE tongues Of the soldier boys 10 the
Philippines are becoming loose al last.
Endurance has at last ceased to be q
virtue, and the heroes tell not only u
their M suifer!ngs, bat OF the ircapac.
ity OF Their commandiLg general, the
abuse II the censorship aud the refusal
u applications for discharge. Even
mutlny II our soldiers 4. one TINA WAS
narrowly aTertei. These are the sol.
diern own accounts. They read like the
experiences NJ the efete monarcLies OF
thu Old world. aud not those OF the civ.
ilized republic of the neg world.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

The case OF the state against Clarence
l.. Bradford Of Meade county on writ OF
error, has been filed With the supreme
cour. at Pierre and hearing Of the ar
gumenta in the Ease has been set for
September !. This case is the one
which will be presented to test the liq-
uor license question 10 the state which
has been decided By Judge Moore. OF the
Eighth circuit, to have been set aside by
constitutional amendment, and by Judge
Smith. Of the First circuit, to have been
in 10 way affected by the constitutional
provision.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
FAVORS ANNEXATION.
cuban Paper Which Claims to Speak for
the Common People.

Cuban Paper Which Claims to Speak for
the Common People.
HAVANA, July 27.-El Diario de Ia
Marina prints long extracts from Ell
Suffrage Universal, a new nationalist
paper published at Puerto Principe and
which claims to speak for the largest
influential body Of working Cubans.
These extracts say there are good Gu.
bans we'll able to manage the public
affairs Of the island. but the generals
Will not permit them to do 80, believing
that they (the generally alone have the
divine right to govern and even would
tight among themselves to determine
who should be first. There are enough
plcklngs for all. Consequently, speak.
ing for the Cubans, the papers declares
for annexation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

The New York World OF the oath inst
in'%announcing Elihu Roots selection az
secretary OF war, uses the following IN
lts display head: "Elihu Root attorney
Tor the trusts; McKinley's Lew secretary
a servant OF great corporations for TWEEN.
W years past; defended whisky trusts;
Judge Noah Davis hid to remind him il
was better to be an honest man than q
great lawyer; drafted tho Astoria grab
bill; legislature was asked TO order bis
investigation by the Mazet committee"
Elihu Root is evidently we'll known at
home.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
BROWN WILL ACCEPT.
Former Kentucky Governor to Lead
Disa 1ected Democrats

LOUISVILLE, July GA meeting was
held at Library hall in furtherance Of
the plan Of disaffected Democrats to
effect an organization in this state, hold
a convention and nominate a state
ticket IN opposition TO the one headed
by William Goebel, who was nomi.
mated here in June. About 1000 per-
sons attended the meeting. among the
most prominent Of whom was Albert
Sweeney, who was the Hardin mems
candidate for chairman Of the June
convention. During the meeting Mr..
Sweeney made the following announce
ment:
Il come duly ascribed from the great
est governor Of Kentucky-Hon. James
Young Brown-who told ME he would
accept your nomination and make the
fight against Goebel to the last ditch"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
IL Not . Corporation.

ST. PAUL, July 27.-Judge Otis Of the
district court has decided that the
United States Express company is not a
corporation, but a partnership. and is
not amenable to any Of the laws Of the
state regulating corporations, domestic
or foreign. The matter came up on a
writ OF mandalnus issued on the rela.
ton OF the railroad and warehouse com.
mission to compel the United States Ex.
press company to make a full and de.
tailed report Of its business within and
without the state to the commission.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
lay q Sc cOnd Dividend.

NASHUA, n. H., July 27.-Lester F.
Ihurber, assignee of the Security Trust
company Of this city and Grand Forks.
N. D., announces that a second divi.
dend will be paid in a short time, The
company failed in 1897, owing more
than $1,000, OOO. Mr.. Thurber avs the
assets have been practically reduced to
claims on 200 farms in North Dakota
and Minnesota,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
SHOWS ILLEGAL FEES.
Report Of an Ohio Investi:a tin Com.
mittee Causes a Sensation.

HILLsBoRo, O.. July 21.-The report
OF a committee appointed three months
ago 10 examine the records Of county
officers for the past 10 years has caused
a great sensation by showing that in
that time the illegal fees and salaries
drawn by different county officials ag-
aggregate :j6, 200. Suits against the
various officers to recover that amount
will be insisted on by taypavers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

Chicago Record, (rep.): The person
TO send to the Philippines is Nelson A.
Miles, the general commanding the army.
Gen. Miles is not only q good fighter,
with an experience gained in Indian
wars that would be Of value to him ia q
campaign with the Filipinos. but he is
possessed Of marked diplomatic ability.
That is the quality for which there is
most need 10 the Philippines at this
time. The Filiplnos do not want war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

A diseased stomach surely undermines
health. 1t dulls the brain, kills energy,
destroys the nervous system, and pre-
dlsposes to insanity aud fatal diseases.
All dyspeptic troubles are quickly cured
~ kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It has cured
thousands " CAGES and is curing them
evsry day. It's Ingredients are such
rha. il can't help curiLg.
Cook il ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

LOUIS Prickett 80 Bryan avenue,
DanTllle, ILL.,, writes: l had suffered sew
era! years with Asthma and after trying
a great many remedies / had given up
al. hope. | va advised to try Foley's
Honey and Tar. II Immediately stops
the coughing spells and | get my breath
NOR freely. II is the only mediclne
that ever gave me relief.
FRANK SurTu
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
Thought War WA Na.r.

SlMLA, July 27.-It has transpired
that the imperial government has re.
garded war with the Transvaal as being
imminent that just prior to the pres.
amelioration of the situation, it ar
ranged with the Indian government to
despatch 10000 troops to South Africa
on the br1efest notice.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
TRANSVAAL CRISIS OVER.
Amicable Relations Between the Presi
dent and the volksraad Restored.

Amicable Relations Between the Presi-
dent and the volksraad Restored.
PRETORIA. July 2,.-Amicable rela-
tions between the volksraad and Presi-
dent Kruger have been restored. The
conspiracy cas- against ex-British ofh.
GERS has been withdrawn and the re-
manning prisoners have been released.
LONDON, July 2..-According TO the
Cape Town correspondent Of The Daily
Nail, President kruger's resignation i,
regarded as an acute move TO create a
crisis for the purpose of tiding over the
interval until the rainy season begins.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
DREYFUS INNOCENT.
That IL Now Said to he Admitted by His
Opponents.

LONDON, July 2,.-The Paris CORE.
spondent Of The Morning Post tele-
graphs: 81 AIN able to vouch for the
statement that NJ. Mazau, president Of
the court OF cessation. recently told
President Loubet that in all the EVIL
dence submitted there was nothing TO
est:blish the guilt of Dreyfus. NJ.
Mazau has always been an anti.reyi.
sionist."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
Bryan viii Address Iov.,.

o1TuNwA, Ia, July 27.-Secretary
Charles w. Walsh of the nat;ona1
democratic committee announces that
Colonel w. J. Bryan would speak in
Des MONIES on the night of Aug. Is.
winch Is on the eve of the Democratic
state convention.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
SET FIRE TO A CHURCH.
Texas Negro Lynched After killing One
Of His Purpuers.

Houston. Tex. July 2..-Some two
weeks ago a negro was lynched in
Grimes county. Monday night a church
at Fuqua Prairie was burned by an in
cendiary. Suspicion fell on John and
Randall Hamilton. negroes. The latter
was first found and with a rope around
his neck he confessed that John burned
the church. John was found at his
home and his answer to a demand for
surrender was a volley Of buckshot.
Van Wright being fatally wounded and
Tuck Moody slightly injured. The
negro escaped. badly wounded, but was
recaptured at noon and at once strung
nm
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

SANTIAGO DE Chilli, July 27.-Reports
from the southern provinces show that
great distress has been occasioned there
ny the extremely heavy rains which
nave recently prevailed. Many cities
are CODED and the crops are completely
ruined.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

and a diplomatic general like Miles
could De expected to pacify them with
the smallest possible amount OF blood
shed. UnbendinR ~austerity aud lack Of
comprehension seem to have been among
the chief faults Of Otis in dealing with
Tic Latlres.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
Entertained hy Admiral n.-.-

TRIESTE, July 27.-Admiral Dewey
entertained Frederick w. Hosfeld. the
United States consul here, and a num-
per OF other Americans at a concert
gwen on the Olympia by the ship's
oend. Admiral Dewey will sail about
Aug. / for Naples,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
Killed on Suspicion.

LEEsBURG, Ga., July 27.-An un.
known negro was shot and killed in a
remote part Of this county by a posse
composed Of three men. The negro
was in hiding in that vicinity and was
thought to be a member CT the Balm.
bridge gang.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

San Frac.=co dispatch. -: Ire Lau.e
Of tie First South Dakota soldier who
died Oh transpor. Morgan City. While on
- ray here from MaLl.a, l= not First
Lieut.. Jackson but First Sergeant Jay
ItunIe,..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
Third Omcer 4. ,lnuo,.,..

SEATTLE, July ga. Finley, third
officer OF the steamship Garonne, now
being fitted up for a transport, has re-
celved word from England that through
the death of his father he is heir TO an
estate amounting to nearly a. GOO O00
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

DeWitt's Little Early Risers expe]
rom the system all poisonous ACCOUNT.
lations' regulate the stomach, bowels
end liver and purify the blood. Thev
Drive away disease, dissipate melancholv
ADD give health and vigor for the dali
routine. Do not grippe or sicken.
Cook & ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
Agreed to Restore Rates.

CHICAGO, July 27.-At a meeting of
tne passenger representatives Of the
ehlcago-St. Paul roads it was agreed to
1store Immediately all cut rates from
the North Pacific coast to Chicago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

That most serious diseases originate il
disorder OF the kidneys. No hope Of
good health while kidneys are wrono
fo,ey's Kidney Cure lie guaranteed e
make the kidneys right.
FRANK Snrru
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
hi DAILY LEADER
THURSDAY. JULY -. l.t4.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF CITY and COUNTY.
rHhNs DP,sLBaChIP1IOS
TO

TAs DAtLY LsADBB makes . special ieat1Ye Of
flrLishir Z 'ofor1 aicn eoneeRriE q the advsnse zee
aat rs.oc soes Of the city Of Madison and Of ths
STATE = .srSs ~sositiin9 II 20 the patronage ofaA-
rt.srs II every ciass
y. z. STAUL. p:oprie.1r.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
GOVERNMENT FOR NEGROS.
Pending Congregational Action Otis Pro-
claims One Of the Provisional Order,

AINlSn = IO
claims One Of the Provisional Order.
MANILA, July 2,.-PeEding congress
slonal action concerning the constitu.
ton under which the inhabitants Of the
island of Negros shall be governed,
which has been submitted to President
Mckinley, General Otis has proclaimed
a provisional government. under the di-
rection Of a military governor to be
named by the governor Of the Philip
pines, with a civil governor and advisory
council to be elected. The military
governor will appoint secretaries Of the
treasury, interior, agriculture and pub
nc instruction, and an attorney general
and an auditor. Bacolod will be the
capital.
The military governor will exercise
supreme executive power. The civil
governor will advise the military gov.
ernor concerning public questions Of a
civil character, and will preside over
M advisory council. He will also
grant commissions and attest the official
acts of the military government con-
corning civil matters. There will be
eight councillors, one for each of seven
districts, and one councillor at large.
All males Of 81 years Of age who are
able to read and write English, Spanish
or 'lsayan Understandings. or are the
owners OF $500 in realty, or are the
renters of s 1000 in realty, or have re-
sided In their respective districts one
year are qualified voters.
Municipal governments will be or.
ganlzed as soon ar possible under the
supervision of military and civil gov
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
Ofeyfus Ill With Fev.,

PARIS, July 27.-The Petit .Jonrnal
says mat Captain Dreyfus is ill with
1eVer' and that his condition is ~serious.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

\ have received more benefit from one
oottle Of Folsy's Kidney Cure than
from months OF treatment bv nhv.
slclane," writes v. b. Conklin Of Brov.
srsville, Ohio. '
FRANK SIXTH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27
Would Have Cost Him His Life.

have been using Foley's Kidney
Cure and take great pleasure IN stating
1t gave me permanent cure OF kidney
disease which certainly would have coat
me NE. l recommend il to any one
afflicted with kidney trouble. Oscar
Bowman. Lebanon, Ky.
FRANK Smith.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

Thomas Rhodes, Centerfield, o.,
writes: II suffered from piles seven
or eight years. No remedy gave me re-
iief until DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye.
lees than a box Of which permanently
cured me-" Soothing, healing, perfectly
harmless. Beware Of counterfeite.
Cook & ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

The Perry, Iowa. bail team defeated
the Websters at Aberdeen Monday. 20
70 Il.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

are you thin? Would you like to
get rat and plump? Tried "laughing," It
work. now take Rocky Noun.
tain Tea it will do the business.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-07-27

FRANK SAITH.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-23
GOLD TALK AT DINNER.
Secretary Gage Principal Speaker at
New York Banquet.

New York, Dec. 22.-The annual fore
fathers day dinner of the Orange New
England society was held tonight in
Upper Music hall at Orange, N. ]. The
hall was decorated with the national
colorS and Christmas green's. The prin-
cipal speaker of the evening was Sec
rotary of the Treasury Gage, whose
topic was Some Aspects of the Public
Finances
Mr.. Gage devoted himself particular
ly to the question of standard. insist
ing upon the necessity of assuring the
feature of a permanent standard that
may not be changed except upon the
insistence of a majority of the people.
acting through both branches of con-
gresS and the chief executive Score
tary Gage heartily endorsed the admin
istration currency bills now before con-
gress. Speaking of the hopes of the
bimetallists. the secretary said:
THE realization of that desire and
hope now seems too remote 70 justify
present consideration, but if those who
still cherish it shall offer it in objec-
ton, it is a sufficient answer to say
that stability in the gold standard is
the only stability now possible to US,
and II the time should come when in
ternaticnal agreement offers a safe and
desirable substitution the freedom of
our representative form.of government
will give to our people the liberty of
choice"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-23
DWIGHT |. MOODY DEAD
Great Evangelist Passes Away at
East Mortified, Mass.
DEATH DUE TO OvERWoRK
FATAL ATTACK CAME WHILE AT
KANSAS CITY.
Last Hours Were Peaceful, Surround
ed By Members of His Family
Saw Earth Receding and Heavens
Gates Opening and Heard God
Calling Him.

East Mortified. Mass, Dec. o.
Dwight L. Moody. the evangelist
whose fame was world wide. died at
his home here at noon today. His
family were gathered at his bedside
and the dying man's last moments
were spent in comforting them.
Early in the day Mr.. Moody realized
the end was not far off, and talked
with his family at intervals. being con-
scious to the last except for a few
fainting spells. Once he revived, and,
with wonderful display of strength in
his voice, said, in a happy strain:
Whats the matter? What's going
on here?"
One of the children replied: Father,
you have not been quite so well, and
so we came in to see YOU
A little later Mr.. Moody talked quite
freely to his sons. saying: Il have al
ways been an ambitious man; not am
bilious to lay up wealth. but to leave
you work to do; and you are going to
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-23

held at least one month before the old
party conventions were held.
The Republican national committee
mas just held meeting and fixed June
10 as the time for their next national
meeting. The Democratic committee
has been called to meet Feb. %, to fix
day for their convention. They will
probably hold their convention a week
or so before. or a week or so after the
Republican convention.
Il write now TO get the concenSus
of opinion of our national &C mmittee on
the following points:
'First-Shall l call q meeting of the
national committee to fix the time of
our next national convention?
Second-If yes, what time and place
do you favor fer the committee meet
ing?
.'Third-Or shall l take the vote of
the national committee as to the time
of holding the next national convention
by referendum vote?
'FoUrth-If you favor the referendum
vote, what date do you favor for the
national convention?
'Fiftn-Shall / invite the silver Re-
publican national convention to meet
a. the same time and place with us?
y submit the fifth question because
notice that at the recent meeting of
the national executive committee of the
silver Republican party there was a
strong sentiment expressed in favor of
holding their convention. at the same
time and place as ours. with the view
of agreeing on the same national
ticket"
Senator Butler expects that the COM
mitteenen to whom this letter has
been addressed will reply promptly. and
that within the next two weeks he will
be able TO decide definitely what course
TO pursue.