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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
Departed from the Conventional.

lhc Grant monument as Is now stands
IS exactly the same size AS the one in
Union Square, New York. 1t was de-
signed hv Daniel Chester French and
Edward G. Potter, both American art.
lists. The former modelled the figure Of
General Grant and the latter the horse.
They have endeavored TO depict the
hero in the position of dlgnified and
quietly imposing silent man on horse
back. and III 50 doing have departed
entirely from the conventional. There
Is an absence Of the dramatic action
shown in the pranciny steed and the
waving sword. Instead the general
rides his horse deep in thought. In ex.
preston and features the face is indica.
tive of a strong. though latent and mod
es, personality. He is clad in field garb,
with high cavalry boots. close but.
| toned coat and long cape or coat falls
in folds over the horse. The latter
stands firmly on his four feet. with head
turned slightly 10 one side. The whole
aspec; of the statue is one Of restrained
strength. The idea was conceived by
the Farinount Park Art association
and the work is presented by that body
10 the city to be placed III the park
| The height Of the statue from the bot
tom of the plinth to the top Of the rider
hat is IL feet inch. The total weight
is five tons The pedestal is built o
Jonesboro granite and the total COS
| WAS So 500
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
RELATIONS ARE CORDIAL.
Dewey and the German Admiral on Goo

Dewey and the German Admiral on Good
Ter,n..
NEW YORK. April - A cable to The
Evening World from Manila, April 26,
says:
Admiral Dewey was seen by The
World correspondent Oh the Captain
COghlan incident. The admiral is still
unacquainted with the details of the
famous speech, but he declared that his
relations with Captain Coghian are
most cordial. He received cablegram
from the captain of the Raleigh when
that warship reached Algiers, congrat-
ulating the admiral on his promotion.
Admiral Dewey is certain that Coghlar
could not have said anything calculated
to place the admiral in false position.
He showed The World correspondent
letter from Admiral Won Diedrichs of
the German navy. congratulating him
on his deserved promotion and also
his letter in reply, which closed with
the words: "All our differences We're
of newspaper manufacture"
Admiral Dewey also says he is on the
most friendly terms with Prince Henry
of Prussia. who succeeded Won Die
drichs as commander-in.chief Of the
German feet in Chinese waters.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
Americanizing Cuban Mail Service.

HAVANA. April 2S.-The Cuban mail
service is becoming highly American
lied. Letter boxes Of the American
model still frustrate native efforts to
solve their mechanism. The letter car.
riers are soon to don uniform which
will rival those Of the custom house EN-.
ployes and of the municipal police.
Early in May. another innovation is to
be tried. a special mail car. with all the
modern conveniences for collection and
distribution Ell route. AT present the
railway mail clerk mas 10 do his work
on the bench Of a second class car.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
MONETARY MEASUR RE.
House Republican Caucus Committee De-
clares Progress in the Work.

ATLASTlc CITY. y. j., April 2s.-The
committee on monetary legislation ap-
pointed by caueus OF the Republican
members Of the national house of rep
resentatives. and which committee con-
vened here on April II. Is rapidly COM
pleting its plan Of monetary legislation.
The member have shown great inter-
est in their work and their labors fire.
quently extend far into the night. The
morning sessions cover period OF three
hours. The afternoons are devoted to
subcommittee work and the evenings
to informal conferences.
| Mr.. Hawley Of Texas is the only alb
sent member. and, in view Of the prom
ised early adjournment of the commit
| tee. he is not expected TO be present.
The committee hopes 70 complete the
bill this week for the consideration OF
the next congress, although a >ub-com
mittee may be appointed 10 perfect i
eS1ter the details have been agreed upon
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
Tribute to Graut nt Galeua.

GAlESA, his. April 2s.-For the
seventh time in as many years. citizens
of Galena have paid tribute to the men,
ory of General L. 5. Grant with exer-
cises in commentaries. Of the anniver-
sary Of his birthday. The celebration
surpassee any similar event unds: Ks
auspices Of the Grant day association.
Thousands Of out-of-town visitors Wit
messed the exercises. The orator of the
day was Postmaster General Charles
Emory Smith. WHO arrived over the
Illinois Central from Chicago. at
o'clock, accompanied by a la:se delesa-
tion Of Chicago citizens.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
HEARD FROM kAUTZ.
Admiral Says lie Is Not Aggressive
Against Mataafans.

Against Mataaians.
WASHINGTON. April 2S.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at the
navy department from Admiral kautz:
Auckland, April -. Apia, April 10.
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
The receipt of telegram of March 2lst
and April 2d is acknowledged. Coal
cannot be obtained at Apia, must be
ordered from Auckland. Everything is
quiet at Apia. am not aggressive ON
Mataafa rebels: but am protecting
United States consulate, United States
property and the Samoan government,
as established by the decision of the
chief justice Of tie supreme court.
ISigned kAUTZ.
The navy department in footnote to
the above says the department has
already completed arrangements for
supplying coal to Admiral kautz, and
il will soon be at his command.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
khe Presence of Mrs. Grant,
Pre>jlpn, Mckinley and
Others of Note.
/ I.oosenel by Miss Rosemary
karlori>. granddaughter of
the General.
kpe EepreScntS General Grant
a> the silent Man Oh
Horseback"

b. al,uuiA. April -. The eques-
/ Statue Il General Grant presented
J. city q, Philadelphia by the Fair
b.. PARK AIt association was un-
Fl with appropriate ceremonies by
r ,"mary Sartoris, granddaughter
J. dead hero. i'll the presence oi
k.ll, Mckinley. members Of his
(ae,. representatives. Of foreign gov
aeat and large gathering Of dis
(a,sh,l citizens and guests Of honor.
fl4.nen, among those participating
Ny, Grant. widow Of the General.
o.aer members Of the family. The
fc!se proper began with the arrival
Le presidential party at 1890 o'clock
Pfoad street station.
o. entrances and outside Of the sta
Were Jammed with an immense
p q persons, which fell back re-
r:ul.y and formed a long lane.
a,4 which the presidential party,
The escort of the reception com.
r. oi citizens passed. The first
Philadelphia city cavalry. formed
guar! Of honor from the station to
ha;el Bellevue.
Ae.r arrival there the president
parry were entertained at luncheon,
wAcn a brief rest was taken until
Flch.
'QMp!y Al that hour the city troop
f$'AoIei and escorted the party t.
'e'lew!ns stand in front Of the
aMen' The president and mem
y 'Ae cabinet occupied the leading
4se' Then came the foreign
s'tf'' followed by the ladies
VAer distinguished guests OF
,s''y headed by Mrs. Mckinley
As'' Hran,. officers of the army
navy Governor Stone and staff
s'a''' General Theodore $. Peck
sS"'il- the state Of Vermont. II
unavoidable absence Of Governor
~ ", ,Ae legislative committee, Mayo1
''.uSe' heads Of city department.
V'"er guests Of honor followed
-. '"ses drove over the route o
ss"oe and upon arrival Mt the mon
~ ~ 'he President was received will
auohal salute Of ~ guns. Stimuli
hsS'y' the guns of the Raleigh, II
.'""are river. alsO fired . salute
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
THE M'FARLANN CASE.
Evidence All in and Zach side Asks for .
Verdict.

DEs MoINEs. Ia. April 2s.-Evidence
in the Mcfarland case was concluded
during the day Tie defense put on
Isaac Brandt. former political friend
of Mcfarland. TO impeach McFarland's
testimony. Mcfarland had sworn he
took money from a granddaughter Of
Brandt. Miss Taylor. who worked on
the census. at Brand,'s request and paid
it to Brandt. The latter swore he never
received a farth;ng. Mrs. Mcfarland
swore she heard her husband and
Brandt agree on it. The defense asked
a verdict for Mcfarland and the state
one for the amount of the bond. The
court took them under adviselnent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
Schley on the Retiring ROard.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-Rear Ad-
miral Howell has been relieved as senior
member Of the naval retiring board.
He win be succeeded by Admiral Schley.
heretofore membe of henaval exam
lining board. Captain Cook, formerly
commander of the Brooklyn. and who
was recalled to this country by the re-
cent death of his wife. has been ordered
to duty q q member Of the naval ex-
aminin9 board. Commander A. w.
Meade has been ordered to the command
If tho Rrooklyn
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28

CHICAGO. April .s-Business on the
Great Lakes started in with rush on
news from the straits of Mackinac that
vessels were passing i'll both directions
with little hindrance from the ice fields
which had formed blockade on navl-
CATION for the past four weeks. by
midnight score Of ships will have lett
port. The winter grain feet now leav'
ing por; contains '6 vessels ana mas on on
board ). .694. 900 bushels Of grain. W
this amount 3. SAG. 600 bushels Is corn.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28

PreeiAent Expressed DisapprovaL
BERLIN, April est is announced
here that President Mckinley received
the German ambassador. DR.. Won Hol-
leben, and expressed his disa2proyal Of
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
Wheat Crop = Failure.

TORONTO, Ont, April 2s.-Reports re-
ceived by grain men here indic"''
heavy damages to heavy wheat III Sec
tions east of Toronto. In many cases
the crop is total failure anu farmers
are plow,ng up the ground preparatory
10 planting spring wheat or barley.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
rhc strike May lsc settled.

PASA. Ills. April as.-When the 200
negroes and non-un'on White miners
showed up for work at the Pana coal
company's mine they were told that
there was no work for them ana tha'
the mine had been closed down indeh'
nitely. The fear the much talked about
settlement Of the strike is about to oe'
come n reality.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
SHOULD BE PUNISHED.
German Newspapers Denounce the Utter
ances Of Captain Coghlan.


ances Of Captain Coghlan.
New YORK. April 2S.-A dispatch
from Berlin says: The morning papers
here, owing to the receipt Of fresh tele-
grams from London, giving further de-
tails Of the feeling in America, are
almost unanimous in insisting that
CAPTAIN Coghlan must be adequately
punished. They declare that it is only
ouibbling to say that he spoke in a pri-
ya,e club. as his subsequent proceedings
prove there was no objection to public
ity. The song. also. about the kaiser.
excites far more indignation than the
revelations about Dewey's difficulties
with Diedrichs. The government, how
ever. will take no official action. al
though it is expected that Captain
Coyhlan will receive punishment COM
mensurate with his offense. One news.
paper calls his utterances criminal.
Incident Considered Closed.
The following statements are made or
authority:
Respecting Captain Coghlan, no cor
respondence has been exchanged be
tween the United States embassy ant
the German government, and the Incl
dent is considered entirely closed, SO fa
as Germany is concerned.
Regarding Samoa, the dispatches o
Captain Schoenfelder, commander o
the Fake. detailing the amicable rela
tions existing between the German offi
cers in Samoa. and those Of the othe
powers) have been we'll received, though
they will doubtless cause some annoy
ance to the sensational journals, which
have sought to stir warlike feelings her
Nv representing Admiral Kautz as
rough, overbearing boor."
i r...aA>nA HxnHaaaad OlnannrQYnL
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
REHEAkING IS DENIED.
Hermann's Decision in the Ireland Land
Case Is Upheld.

Case Il Upheld.
MlNNEAro..,s. April os.-A Washing
ton special says: The secretary Of the
interior has denied the motion for re-
view in the case Of Archbishop Ireland
VS.. Peter Rincs,orm. et al, involving
the title to some 50 00o acres Of land in
the St. Cloud and Marshall land dis
tricts. The motion was 70 reconsider
the decision recently made hy the Sec
retary of the interior affirming the de-
cision made hy the general land com.
missioner,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-28
AD1SoN, SOUTH DAKOTA FRIDAY, APRIL %, 1893.

the remarks attributed to Captain Cogh-
Ian OF the United States cruiser Raleigh
at recent dinner and requested the
ambassador to assure Emperor William
and the German government Of his
friendly sentiment.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
Addition to the State House.

Speaker Kittredge Hsskins of Brattle-
boro, G. W. Brownell of Burlington and
Seageaut-at-Arms I. G. Phinney of this
city, commissioners having in charge the
construction of the proposed addition to
the State House, met in the secretary of
States Office Monds yimorning in conference
with Architect Charles w. Buckham Of
Burlington and approved and adopted the
plans and specifications which he had pre-
pared for the addition. The commissioners
are to advertise at once for bids and they
hope to be able to award the contract in the
early part OF June.
By an act of the legislature Of 1898, a SUM
not exceeding $4,000 was appropriated to
cover all the expense connected with this
work. 1t is hoped that the contractor will
deem it practicable to purchase the stone
curbiDg on which the iron fence stands
which encloses the grounds so that double
object may be obtained in the removal OF
this fence. By an act OF the legislature, it
is provided that the fence may be removed
If the sale Of the fence and curbing will
cover the expense.
This building is designed to be construct
ed as an addition to the State house. The
ground floor will be for storage purposes,
the entire second floor for library purposes,
and the third floor for office rooms, etc.,
with a curved recess and passageway in the
rear Of the speakers platform in the Hout Q
Of Representatives leading directly to the
third floor OF the addition also porte-cO-
chere underneath the passageway.
The construction throughout will be of
brick, the exterior walls faced with granite
and the interior partitions OF expanded met
al construction, Fire proof floors will be
of steel, expanded metal and concrete, and
the roofs Of s'eel and slate. The Office and
library rooms will be finished in brown ash
and the curved recess and passageway will
be in white glazed brick.
The contractor will be asked to pay for
all surveys, is to give his personal super.
vision to the work, provide all tools, scat
folding, fires, water and carriage needed in
the performance of the work.
The drawings and specifications are in
tended to be used conformity 80 that any
thing shown in one shall be executed the
same as il shown in both.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
Washington County Court.

In the divorce suit OF Eva McAllister
against Harry A. McAllister, tried Friday
afternoon in county court, bill was grant
ed for intolerable severity and refusal 10
support The petitionee was given $500
alimony to be paid in installments OF 800
| per month.
State against w. P. Rooney of Webster
Vile, selling Intoxicating liquor. Respond
ent pleaded guilty. Sentence thirty days
in the house OF correction and $50 fine with
costs Of prosecution.
Dodge against Dodge, divorce. The par
ties reside In Worcester Marriage and
residence proved and bill granted for in
tolerable severity. j. G. Wing for petit
tionee.
The case against the Excelsior Granite
Company was brought up by r. A. Hoar.
lie stated that the company had some fifty
preferred creditors on the hill at Barre,
who are laboring men, and urged that the
receiver should distribute the funds and
pay these claims. The matter was left
open until Monday to enable Mr.. Hoar to
put his request in writing.
In State against Michael Canning the
court gave an order that the stolen prop
erty be returned to ID. Tomass.
The State docket is practically cleaned
up and is in excellent shape. States At
torney Hoar has made a record as a hustler
in the term now closing During the past
six weeks ifty-seven State cases have been
disposed of either by trial or respondents
quittal was rendered. in one the jury disa
greed, and in all others there was a convic.
tion. Thirteen State cases have been no.
pressed for various reasons.
County court reconvened Monday. The
first case taken up was Lucy M. Brown
against Frank W. Brown, divorce. Bill
granted for intolerable severity. Petitioner
allowed to resume the name OF Lucy NJ
Paine
John q. Mills OF Cabot was brought into
court by Deputy Sheriff Lance, charged
with intoxication. He pleaded guilty to
third conviction.
He confessed to having been intoxicated
in Montpelier two weeks ago, and disclosed
on Horace e. Bliss.
In county court Tuesday the docket was
gone over, several cases were continued
and hearings were held in collateral mat.
ters. In the case of Canton Brothers
against Raycroft, the court ordered the in
junction dissolved providing the defendant
furnish bond Of $500.
Julius A. Houghton against Angie NJ.
Houghton, divorce. Marriage and resi-
dence proved and bill granted for intolera-
BILE severity. Frank Plumley for petitioner.
Parties live in Mortified.
Clara NJ. Grant against Fred Grant, di-
vorce. Bill granted for intolerable severity.
The parties live in Warren. A decree Of
the court that there shall be an equitable
division Of the property.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
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Business Mere Mention.

@. e. SHEPARD, auctioneer, Marshfeld,Vt
A. d. Farwell has few second hand
fur coats for sale, very cheap.
wANTED.-To rent store building, locat-
| ed on or near railroad, one suitable for gem
eral stock preferred. Would also purchase
small stock at the right price. Address, s,
Watchman office.
NOTICE. am widower with some
small children. i would like to hire a good
woman for a housekeeper. Any one wish
ing such a position please correspond with
Box 10, South Cabot, Vt.
500 observation-disclosures reports deroga-
tory to my character have been put in cir GU
lation by parties to me unknown, at Lanes
boro and Groton, Vt, hereby agree to pay
the sum of one hundred dollars to any per-
son who will furnish me with evidence that
will enable me to prosecute and punish the
parties guilty OF this offence.
FRANK WOODS,
Lanesboro, Vt, April &c. 1899.
PREPARE FOR SPRINa.-Don't let this
season overtake you before you have at
tended to the important duty OF purifying
your blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla. By
taking this medicine now you nay save
sickness that will mean time and money as
we'll as suffering later on. Hoods Sarsapa-
rlla will give you rich, red blood, good APP
petite, good digestion and a sound healthy
DOuy. III ID tu6 RT6dJbbJ anu DoSb bplihR
medicine because it is the One True Blood
Purifier. Its unequalled record OF marvel
GUS cures has won for it the confidence of
the whole people.
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH You? - II
not, drink Grain-O-made from pure grains.
A lady writes: 1.-THE first time l made
Grain-O did not like it but after using it
for one week nothing would induce me to
90 back to coffee" 1t nourishes and feeds
the system. The children can drink it
freely with great benefit. 1t is thestrength-
ening substance Of pure grains. Get a
package to-day from your grocer, follow
the directions in making it and you will
have delicious and healthful table bever-
age for old and young. Fifteen cents and
twenty-five cents.
Do you want anything in the line Of
drugs and medicines-no matter what? III
80 call on Fred A. Ainsworth, proprietor Of
the new Williamstow drugstore, on Depot
street, one door east Of j. X. Lynde's store
IT, perchance, he may not have exactly what
you DESIRE he will aim to supply it in the
shortest possible time. If good goods and
honest prices and square dealing will do 1t,
he is bound to secure a fair share OF public
patronage. Sewing supplies and
popular line of stationery are specialties.
Give him call.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-05-03
West Fairlee.

E. P. George goes to Boston this week to
buy goods.
Mrs. Lyon has had portico put on to the
front of her house.
George Church has moved to the Kimball
house, on Mill street.
Mrs Bert Hayward has been visiting in
town the past week.
Mr.. Baker has returned here to preach
for the coming year.
Miss Jennie Brown is taking few days
vacation and is at home.
John Bean and family have gone to Leba-
non N. Ii. for couple OF days.
Mrs Wilbur Moore died April "a. The fun
eral services were April 26. The interment
was at Post Mills.
Mrs John Cooke and Miss Florence Kim
ball went to Middlesex one day last week
to visit Mr. Cookies sister. Mrs Gould
The roads are getting in quite a
good condition, IL is 80 long since we had
good wheeling that we fully appreciate it.
e. j, Dudley and wife have gone to Han
over N. III. TO attend the golden wedding"
of his parents which occurred ON Monday.
X. o. Darling of Maplewood farm in
Corinth was in town recently. He said the
roads were in fairly good condition in that
section.
The town meeting to decide upon a new
town house was held April %, A build
ing committee was appointed consisting o
the selectmen.
The lecture last Friday evening was very
enjoyable, Miss Danforth is a fine speaker
and kept the audience listening with un
wearied attention.