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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24
EXTENSION OF TERRlTOh1.
.s,r,.ter Congsr Instructed to MAKO W
mauds on China.

,s,,,.t.r Conger Instructed TO MAXI ~
mauds on China.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-The Uniteo
States minister to Chiua. Mr.. Conger'
ia exnected to visit Shanghai IN the
conrse of his coming trip on the gun
Loaf Princeton, for the purpose OF max
inc a personal inquiry concerning the
American settlement there. This has
been the subject of considerable nego-
tions of late, the United States desiring
An extension of the limits of the settle
mept, while France and some other
countries wished the extension to DC
conditioned by like grants to hem l,
is understood also that Mr.. Conger VIII
stop at the German naval base, kla
Chow, and the Russian base. Port Ar
thur. and thus be able to inform the
authorities here concerning the status
of these and other points along the
Chinese coast which have engaged so
much attention recently.
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Carlton CutOff Now In Use.

ST. PAUL, Aug. "a. The Eastern
Minnesota has opened a cutoff from a
point two miles west Of Saunders. on
the Fosston branch to Cloquet. The
line is 80 miles long and will be used as
a connection with the main line to
Duluth. Six intermediate stations have
been named. Boylston. Wrennshal.
Dewey, State Line. Carlton and Cloquet
Junction. The line will be called the
Carlton cutoff.
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BIG MOB AFTER HIM.

Man Under Arrest at Falls City. Neb..
Narrowly Escapes Lynchlng.
FALLS CITY, Neb., Aug. 24.-About
$50 a. M, a man known as Shorty Will
son, a comparative stranger, committed
an assault on the seven-year.old daugh.
ter Of A. W. Burchard, a prominent
merchant of this city. The child gave
the alarm and Wilson was found in a
saloon where he was arrested. On the
way to Jail a crowd headed by the
child's father got after Wilson with a
rope and it was with the utmost diff.
Guilty that the sheriff got his man be-
hind the bars.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

Too previous hunters of prairie chick
ems are coming to grief in various places
in the state. Prosecutions have taken
place at Aberdeen, Huron, Wstertown,
Flsndrau, Sioux Falls and many other
points, and 10 all OF them the prosecu.
tons stick and the penalties are severe.
Fine residence property for sale on
easy terms. CHAs. B. KENNEDY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24
NIB. BRYAN E
Dictated the Platform Agreed on by the
Nebraska Democratic Convention.

UlCt0I0u the tAat1OTm agreed on Oy the
Nebraska Democratic Convention.
OMAHA, Aug. 24.-Nebraska Demo-
Gratis. Populists and Silver Republicans
met in this city and fused on nomina-
:ions for judge of the supreme court
md two members Of the board Of re-
gents of the state university. Former
Governor Silas A. Holcomb was nomi-
mated for supreme justice by the Popu-
lists and endorsed by the other two
conventions though not without a
fight in the Democratic gathering,
where there was strong opposition to
him emanating from Douglas county.
This opposition centered on former
United States Senator Allen, who could
have had a majority Of the ballots in
the convention but he pushed the prof
fered honor aside and supported his
friend, Holcomb. Allen was chair
man of the resolutions committee in the
Populist convention and William J.
Bryan was a delegate to the Democratic
gathering.
Bryan Dictated the Platform
of the Democratic convention. This
document declared uncompromisingly
for the free coinage of silver at the ratio
of l6 to l and Endorsed bodily the Chi
cago platform of 1896.
The platform Of the Populist conven-
ton Endorsed the platform of the Popu-
list national convention Of 1896 and in
addition contained planks denouncing
the policy Of the administration in the
Philippines.
The platform Of the Silver Republic
n was much the same and contained
in addition d strong plank declaring
against the use of railroad passes by
public officials.
The pass resolution was adopted by
the Popullst convention without dissent
but stirred upa great commotion among
the Democrats, many Of whom
Fought 1t to the Finish
and for a time the gathering was re-
solved into a scene of great disorder.
Finally the matter was put to a vote
and the resolution declared passed al
though not over a dozen delegates voted
on either side.
Mr.. Bryan addressed all three con.
ventions and was emphatic in his de.
nunciation of the administrations pol.
icy in the Philippines. He also spoke
vigorously in support of the free coinage
OF silver, declaring it to be the main
issue now before the public. He de.
nounced trusts in strong terms and
criticised the administration for doing
nothing to regulate them. He was
received with great enthusiasm.
For regents Of the state university
the conventions nominated Edison Rich
OF Omaha and J. L. Teeters of Lincoln,
the names going through without op.
position.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24
MANY NEGROES JAILED.
Forty Arrests at Little Rock In Conuec.
ton With Recent Assaults.

Forty Arrests at Little Rock In Conuec
ton With Recent Assaults.
LITTLE LOCK, Ark, Aug. 24.-Over
forty negroes are in the Pulaski county
Jail as a result of a concerted effort on
the part Of the authorities to run down
the men who a few days ago committed
assaults on five white women in this
city. Every precaution has been taken
to prevent a lynching. The wholesale
arrests have aroused much excitement
among a certain class of negroes. Deal
ers say their sale of arms and ammuni-
ton have been unprecedented, the ma
jority of sales being made to negroes.
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low Preacher Droxn.a.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Aug. 9 .-Rev.
Frederick Paul Williams was drowned
in the Des Moines river in the northern
part OF the city during the afternoon.
He was bathing with a party of friends
when ne went beyond his depth and
sank. He was % years of age and 80
tor of the Christian church at Ali
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

Judge G. G. Moody, attorney for tie
Homestake company, has returned from
q trip to California, where be went last
winter for his health. He is in good
health and has commenced active work
again,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24
Jiminez 1t Manxauillo.

HAVANA, Aug. 2.-Genernl Isidro
Jiminez arrived at Manzanillo during
the morning on board the Polaria. on
learning that he had missed connec-
lions for Santiago de Cuba and that the
Polaria was not going there he decided
to wait for the next steamer
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

A tough character held in iai! at Sioux
Falls for drunkenness but suspected of
implication 10 the depot robbery of that
place aud also the Hartford burglary,
sawed his way out Tuesday night, max
ing his escape.
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A survey was begun this week by the
Milwaukee line on q new extension of
the railroad to run from Ysnkton to
Wheeler by way Of Tabor and Tyndall.
Those in authority say work will begin
on the grade inside of thirty days.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24
HAVOC AT LA CROSSE.
Wind. Rain. lightning and Fire DO Great
Damage.

"inds Rain. lightning and Fire DO Great
Damage.
La CROSSE, Wis, Aug. 24.-All four
elements, wind, rain, lightning and
fire, made a joint attack on the very
heart of the business district of
La Crosse during the morning.
The unprecedented rain fall was
almost a cloudburst. Streets and
Easements were flooded and the sewers
were unable to carry off the great accu-
mutation of water. Fire caused by
lightning burned out the E. R. Barron
Dry Goods company and Offices in the
same block.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24
FRANK G. SMITH.

kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspepsia
because its ingredients are such that
1t can't help doing so. "The public can
rely upon 1t rs a master remedy for all
disorders arising from imperfect diges-
ton" James NJ. Thomas, M. d., in
American Journal OF Health, y. Y.
Cook t. ODEE,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

The hardware store OF f. l. Brown tf
Fiandrau was ~burglarlzed on the night
OF the Dist and considerable cutlery and
a number Ct revo,vers carried away. No
clue.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

Thos. b, Reed has finally resigned his
seat in Congress to take effect Septem-
Der 1. His private secretary is said to
be slated for the vacancy. The election
OF Mr.. Reeds successor will be held at
the regular November election 10 Maine.
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Euglnssrs Reach N Aer..~...

CINCINNATI, Aug. 24.-Chief Arthur
and the grievance committee of the Big
Four engineers have reached an agree
ment with General Manager schssR Of
the Big -Four.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

''DeWitt's Little Early Risers did me
more good than all blood medicines and
other pille,' writes Geo. II. Jacobs. OF
Thompson, Conn. Prompt, pleasant,
never gripe.-they cure constipation,
arous the torpid liver to action and give
you clean blood, steady nerves.. "a clear
brain and a healthy appetite.
Cook l. ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

The asylum for the insane at Yankton
passed under the management of DIR.
SeblaklL-koss on the Dist inst.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

Notice-Life insurance companies vii
reduce the rate 33 per cent. to all who
agree to take Rocky Mountain Tea. :.
wise measure.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

Webster knocked out the Sioux Falls
Carnival team in the second ball game at
Webster on the 22d inst, 4 to 3.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

letter. Eczema and skin diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous healing
qualities OF Bonner Salve made from \
prescription OF q skin specialist OF world
wide fame. 25c.
FRANK SMITH.
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Humboldt mt seattle.

SEATTLE. Wash. Aug. 2i.-The Hum
boldt has arrived from Alaska with
about 200 klondikers. J. .. Hestwood
Of this city brought down 500 pounds of
gold dust. one.th,rd of the cleanup OF
mines owned by an Eastern syndicate,
Of which Mr.. Hestwood is manager.
Among the Humboldt's passengers was
Cy Warman. the we'll known author
who has been in Alaska.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

Brick layers IN Albert Lea, Mimi,
who were receiving 81 per day struck
for $3.50.
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DAILY LEADER.
THURSDAY, AUGUST "A. 1899.
OFFICIAL Paper OF CITY and COUNTY.
vRRMs OPtSUBSCRIPTION
To.ADvRRTIsERs.

TAp DAILY LBADlD makes . special feature OF
farnishlrg Information concerning the advantages
and resources Of the city Of Madison and Of the
safe stlarse ensitling II 20 the patronage ofad-
rtisere Of every class.
J.F STAuL. Proprietor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24

1t's like q 'dip in the fountain of
youth" Touches the cheek 90 gently
that youth fingers on the face OF old
sge." That what Rocky Mountain does.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-24
REFUSED BY THE EMPEROR.
skipper of tho Meteor Cannot Sail th.
Shamrnnk

skipper OF tho Meteor Cannot Sail the
Shamrock.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-It is said that
Captain Ben Parker, the skipper of EN-.
peror Williams yacht Meteor, at the
suggestion of Sir Thomas Upton, owner
OF the America cup challenger Sham.
rock, asked his majesty's permission tc
sail the Shamrock in her coming races
in the United States and received a re.
ply forbidding him to do so. Emperor
William is reported to have told Parke,
to have nothing watever to do with the
Americas cup races. It is added that
his majesty assigned no a for this.
The times., 1899-05-14
A PIGEON IN POLICE CUSTODY.
Capture Of n TrnveI-Worn Bird
Tagged &C. s.. '0S.''


The police of tie First precinct have In
custody an unusual kind of prisoner.
brought in yesterday afternoon by Police
men Warren and Dodge of the bicycle
squad. There is no charge entered against
1t, but the police feel it incumbent on them
to hold it for Identification. close ex-
animation of the prisoner revealed a small
metal band worn around one leg. which
bore the inscription &C. S. So
The prisoner Is 4 carrier pigeon. 1t was
first seen perched in the wires at .he top
of a telegraph pole In C Street on the
north front of the Patent Office. Several
persons gathered in the street beneath the
bird and endeavored to get it down by
coaxing. Finally the attention of Police
men Warren and Dodge was attracted to
the bird and they secured the services of
telegraph fineman. with the result that
he climbed the pole and brought the pigeon
down and turned it over to the policemen.
The bird had evidently jouTneyed many
miles and was thoroughly exhausted be-
cause OF it's travels. After it had been
taken to the stationhouse and rested 1t
was given its liberty but appeared to have
no desire to continue its flight. II was
allowed to perch on nearby door step
| until a small boy frantically attempted TO
capture it for himself, when it was again
| taken into the station. The pigeon viii be
held until it is thoroughly rested and then
liberated, unless word is received from its
| owner.
The times., 1899-05-14
ON CHARGES OF FRAUD.
Alleged Mail syyindiers to BE Pat
on Trial.

John A. Grow and Algernin Granville.
alias Joseph D. Wilson. alias ]. ". Cal
born, alias n. C. Dodson, who are charged
with using the United States mails for il
legal purposes. will be put on trial tenor
row in Criminal Court No. 2, before Jus
tive Bradley.
Grow and Granville and L. C. f. Lott
were arrested last February on the charge
of swindling through fraudulent use of
the mails. Since then. however. the charge
against Lott has been withdrawn. and he
will be called to testify against the other
two The method practiced by the ac-
cused was one cften used in other large
cities. but it had never before been at
tempted in Washington, and for a shc-t
time was successful. Grow and Granville
rented storehouse in Seventh Street in
the name OF Henry Evans. an f Street
druggist, ordered a large quantity OF
drug supplies from New York and other
cities. The goods were never moved from
the railway freight depOts but were re-
consigned to other cities where they were
sold at prices far below cost. Since their
arrest Grow and Granville, in default of
s.. Geo tail, have been confined in the Dis
trict Jail. At the trial tomorrow the Gov
ernment will be represented by Assistant
District Attorney Ashley NJ. Gould.
The times., 1899-05-14
SUCCESS OF MASONIC FAIR.
$ Profit of sIs.530.G0 Yielded by ti,e
Great Fair Last Year.

The general committee representing the
various Masonic bodies in the District CT
Columbia, which was organized on A2rcn
90, 1887. to devise ways and means for the
construction CT a new temple. the result
OF which was the fair held at Convention
uall in April. 1898. held a msstiag last
night at National Rifles Hail to receive
the report of the board Of control. ]. H.
Smell presided and Howard Perry was
Secretary.
The report showed that the gross re-
ceipts from the fair amounted 10 $I2.-
i16.14, and the expenses were S23.NS5. f5.
leaving a balance of $4S.53e.69, which is
now in the possession of the Masonic Tenn
pie Association. OF the above result
Sl7. COS. II goes to the credit OF The several
bodies working for stock, and the re
mainder, 1.52i.92, becomes cash hal
ance.
The site fo- the proposed new temple is
ON Thirteenth Street, New York Avenue.
and II Street northwest. for which $4,000
is to be paid. The deed cf the property.
now in the hands of the Title Insurance
The times., 1899-05-14
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria. May 13.-This morning Po-
lieemen Atkinson and Ferguson found an
insane man in the lumber yards at the foot
Of Cameron Street and escorted him to the
police station. The man was unable to
give an account of himself. but stated that
he had been in "a great asylum controlled
by DIR. Sterns" The mans clothing Is
marked c. E. Desmond and he had card
in his pocket with the name H. ID. Schaef-
fer on Il. The stranger is thought to have
come to this city from Washington.
Under the direction OF the committee OF
streets, by authority of the city council,
repairs to streets and other public i'm
proyements are progressing rapidly. On
Monday next William s. Corse, who has
been appointed acting city engineer by
the committee. will assume the duties Of
his new position II is thought that at the
next meeting of the council acton looking
to the selection of permanent city en-
gineer will he taken.
Auctioneer S. H. Lunt today sold the
| farm of Loyelace Brown, containing about
sixty acres. located in Mount Vernon
district Fairfax county. This land was
part of the original Mount Vernon tract,
owned by George Washington. The farm
| was purchased by John NJ. johnson and
Others Lovelace Brown was sentenced to
the Richmond penitentiary for killing his
| son, Ulysses Brown. about two years ago.
| Rev. w. II. Waring. of the coiored Bap-
| tist Church, will deliver a special sermon
| to the colored Masons of this city tomor-
| row afternoon. Addresses will be deliv-
| cred by T. NJ. Watson and William Fl. Car
ter. Past Grand Master Vincent Reynolds
will preside at the meeting.
At an entertainment given by the Grady
and Franklin Literary Society of the RAN
| dOlDl Macon at Iacf
night, the orators medal was won by j..
f. Peake. OF this city. p. B. Hulfsh, also
/ of this city, received honorable mention.
| Rev. Father Payne has returned to this
| city. apd will celebrate mass at st. Mary S
| Church tomorrow.
The northbound passenger train from
Richmond, due here at noon today. was
derailed near Woodbridge. The railroad
officials here refused to give any infor-
nation in regard to the accident further
/ than to state that no one was injured II
| Is said that several cars vera badly wrec :ed
and that the accident was caused By a
misplaced switch. A special train was sent
down to bring the passengers north and
a wrecking train was dispatched to the
scene to clear the tracks.
The Epworth League OF Trinity NJ. z.
! Church will tomorrow evening celebrate
the tenth anniversary of the league. Mrs.
Judge Moulton and Harry Hynes. Of Wash
| ington. will deliver addresses. special
musical programme has been arranged for
| the occasion.
Bushrod Laws. formerly of this city,
died at his home in Washington last night.
| Mr.. Laws married daughter of B. II.
| Jenkins, of this city.
Lawrence MagEer. aged five years, was
| dragged from the track, at Fayette and
| Prince Streets. last night just as the pilot
| of an approaching engine graZed him.
The times., 1899-05-14
STRANDED VOLUNTEER TROOPS.
The War Department Investigates
Reports of Distress.

After having made an investigation of
the reports from Porto Rico that volun-
teers had been discharged there and left
pennless. Adjutant General Corbin said
yesterday that some Of the volunteers had
been discharged in Porto Rico at their
own request. These men, he said, had
received travel pay to the United States
in every case, a considerable amount, and
if they were penniless ii was because they
had squandered the money. The War
Department, however has no information
to confirm the reports of distress among
these men, and the Adjutant General has
telegraphed an enquiry on the subject to
Brig. Gen. George W. Davis, commanding
the Department .of, Porto Rico.
The times., 1899-05-14
Injuries Prove Fatal

Isaac T. Branzell, thlrtyfour years old
died suddenly at his home, 37l1 NJ Street
northwest. at $50 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. supposedly as the result of injuries
received in Roslyn, Va. Friday. Coroner
Carr was notified Of the death and viii
probably make an investigation. The in
juries which are supposed TO have caused
the death of Branzell were caused by
being thrown from his wagon while driy-
ing at the Virginia end of the AQueduct
Bridge The man spoke OF being hurt
when he returned home. but as there were
10 alarming symptoms little attention was
paid to the statement Yesterday morning
he was suddenly seized with great pain
and died before he could receive attention.
The times., 1899-05-14

Company is expected TO be in the posses
sion OF the association on Monday. May
10, and the construction of the temple
viii be begun rs soon as possible The
president rendered vote Of thanks TO tho
committees concerned in he above report
and, on a motion of Secretary Perry. the
general committee adjourned sine die.
The times., 1899-05-14
Iieutcranf Hcnr, Honored.

Major General Miles has chosen Lieut..
Henry Il. Whitney. Fourth United States
Artillery, as his personal aide. Lieutenant
Whitney was upon General Miles volun
tear staff during the war. and made fire.
quent scouting trips through Cuba and
Porto Rico. This officer, during the war.
went 10 General Gomez's camp and made
arrangements for the cooperation Of the
Cubaus with the American forces. His
selection is in the nature OF 4 reward for
thcsa services.
The times., 1899-05-14
To BE rrfedSsor Murder.

The trial of George W. Horton, who is
charged with tle Hqrder OF Mrs. Jane
Nicholson. on Jsae42 last, in Armory
Park. viii begin ;hextsTuesiay in Criminal
Court No. ! bef9rezJNstice Clabaugh The
details of the crime Zhave been heretofore
published. sgS-f
The times., 1899-05-14

The Sc Waists are fine French Pique and
PeFeales. White. with fancy polka dots,
stripes and other exclusive patterns: made in
the latest styles; perfect fitting. and OF all
the SIS Waists you can find these are better.
The times., 1899-05-14

IIeurichs beers will remove that sluggish, dull
feeling from your system and restore TO you
bright. brisk, spirited. and active movement.
Phone your order for bottled beer to the Arlng-
ton Bottling Co.; their number is 63i
The times., 1899-05-14
BUILDINGS for Census-Takinss.

The Comptroller of the Treasury has
decided that the Director OF the Census
is authorized under existing law to order
the rental of buildings By Census Super
visors in the various districts for use IN
carrying on official business.
The times., 1899-05-14
&c for Ladies 81 Shirt Waists.
Sc for Ladies Sl.15 Shirt Waists.

The Csc Waists are plated and tucked cf-
fects, in stripe. polka dot. and flower pat
terms; fast eolors and perfect fitting-full line
81 Mais;s.
The times., 1899-05-14

watch for town. Congress Heights. D. C.
The times., 1899-05-14
UnderSkirts and
Wrappers.

Silk Underskirts. in black
and co'ors Worth 81 spe-Sd 75
Sidi
Striped Gingham Petticoats. extra
width. plain or corded ruffie. iqc
worth 75c, for ...--..-...-.--.-.T
Ladies' dainty. airy Lawn Wrappers.
full width. yoke plain or ruffie. Also
Indigo Wrappers. fast colors. with
brettelles over shoulder and braid zoe
trimmed, worth SIPS, for.......
The times., 1899-05-14
BIeached Cotton. Sc a yard.

Won all know what Fruit of the Loom is-
md YOU think it perhaps the best Cotton
lOcsned. We want you 20 examine This lot
that we osfer tomorrow. II has cur label
it. but Fruit Of the Loom fineness and
strength. Not over ten yards to a customer
please don't ask for more-we want the adyan-
tEge TO extend as far as possible among our
patrons
The times., 1899-05-14
Think Hard About These Straw Mating Offerings.

We shall sale rolls of Straw Mtings that
somebody taking
Nothing
below
Heavy in
n a Ar Il e
~ | fo.
The times., 1899-05-14
Price-Slide in White Goods.

Sheer and Fine Dimities. in five different
sizes OF cords: regular l5c quality.
and we almost cut that price in 11Jr
half :. ...............-...... ll3k
The times., 1899-05-14
Sheets, I2Jc each.

A makeup of otrr own in view of the de-
niand there will be for cot-size Sheets during
the Peace Jubilee Carnival. They are 56x72.
and well made. Not over SIX pairs to a Gus
toner.