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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27
Tn. Largest Trees in tho world.

NH0 AAfBosS 1F00S IN tMO WOt10e
The largest tree in the world 10 to be
seen at Mascali, near the foot of Mount
Etna. and is called 1.-THE Chestnut Tree
Of Hundred Horses" lite name rose
from the report that Queen Jane, of
Aragon, with her principal nobility.
took refuge from violent storm under
Its branches. The trunk is 2O4 feet in
circumference. The largest tree in the
United States. it is said, stands near
Bear Greek, on the north fork Of the
Tule river. in California. It measures
lao feet in circumference. The giant
redwood tree in Nevada is lie feet in
circumference.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27

The yellow silk spider Of Ceylon is
perhaps the largest of his species. His
average weight is nine ounces.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27

A muddy street may look IL.
"hasty pudding" but it's hard to sti s
about in. '"''
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27

Mollie-Ever notice how Dollie can
shake her curlsi
Pollie-Yes; she hasn't had 'em on
for q week.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27

Some of the machines for making
matches make 200 revolutions minute
each, and turn out about $500, 900
matches daily. or about 900. 600, 900
annually.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27

We are forming new coal and coke
tyust. and intend calling IL 1.-THE Coal
Trust and Coke Dust Cindercats. -
Alley 6lopor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27

In Germany clock has been made
that is warranted to 60 for 5000 years.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27
hoods Sol1qbmM
Cl3za7slE7:ll2:l|a1

Hoods Pills liver ills the non-irrtating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods sarsaparilla
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27
MACHINERY
AGENTS WANTED.
The Evolution Of the Steamship.
YIIle - eao.ol AhnA tho Init ha,

Agents wanted for Wholesale Supply House.
Address Pacific Coast Novelty Co., Portland, Or.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27
WEST 4 TRUA1,
Wholesale nPv1H0

WALDINa, KINNAN 4 MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is token Internally, actin
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces g
the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold BY ~
drugcists Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills .rc the best
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27
How.s rHIs9

The insurance upon st. Paul's cathe-
dral ia about f95, 900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1899-04-27

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY CO., Props, Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known FL. Cheney
honorable in all business transactions and fin-
ancially able to carry out any obligations made
No. tho@p Arm
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
PROVES A FAILURE.
Policy Of Consultation Towards F''p"
u.. DtscouraginR results.

HOlICY III
Has Discouraging Res"''s'
MANILA. Aug. %. via Hong Kong,
A,y % Recent events have proved
somewhat disccurasing to officials who
are irving to accompany war win a
oolicv of Cancellation. Two new mu.
nicipal governments have collapsed
through the treachery Of the mayors.
Today the mayor of San Pedro Macat''
who was elected by the people under
the direction of Professor Dean Worces'
ter of the United States advisory COM
mission for the Philippines, was
brought to Manila and lodged i n jail
The United States officers at San Pedr
Macati found that he was using MS
office in securing information for the
rilipino army. Disguised insurgents
were helping him. The mayor OF
Baliuay was also arrested and confined
in the same prison. The Americans
caught him passing between the line OF
the two armies with an discriminating
document. which the authorities Sc
cured. Another prominent natlv.
mayor is under surveillance.
In Prison when Elected.
When the election at linus. which
General Lawton and Professor Wor.
cester engineered. was announced, the
Americans inquired as to the where
abouts of the peoples choice and wer.
informed that he vas il prison at Bib.
bid. where the authorities had placed
him on suspicion of being a revolution.
ist. He was released and installed as
mayor.
Such events and conditions tend &c
give color to the assertions OF foreign
residents acquainted with the native
character, who insist that a great ma
jority of the natives sympathize with
the insurgents and elect officials whom
they know to be revolutionists.
For two weeks Manila has been po-
Iced at night with unusual vigilance.
Apparently the authorities are expect.
ing trouble.
The trend of affairs tends to make
the policy Of leniency unpopular among
the Americans. When they abandoned
Morong they burned the whole town.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
Union County Convention Gall,

In pursuance OF a call issued by the
members OF the state committees Of the
peoples party, the democrats and the
silver republicans, which united last year
on a state ticket, we the undersigned
hereby call q non-partisan convention to
be held at the court house in the city Of
Madison on Saturday, September 8,
1899, at two o'clock p. M, for the pur-
pose of selecting 8 delegates to repre-
sent Lake county in the union state
convention to be held at Mitchell Sep
TENDER IA, 1899, for the purpose of plac-
ing in nomination three candidates for
the Office Of Judge Of the supreme court.
All persons who believe in a non-par.
tisan judiciary are requested to attend
the caucuses and participate in the con.
vention. 1t is recommended that eau
cuses be held in the various precincts on
the day next prior to the convention.
The several election precincts will be
entitled to the number of delegates in
dicated below:
Chester 3, Orland 3, Wentworth .,
Wentworth village 2, Herman 9, Rutland
4, Pennington 3, Concord 3, Summit 4,
Nunda 4, Badus 5, Wayne3 Franklin T.,
Clarno 3, Lakeview 8, Winfred 8, Leroy
5, Madison, first ward 4, second ward 4,
third ward 4, fourth ward 3.
J.. A. MCGovERN,
Chm Peoples Party Co. Com.
p. j. RYAN,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
AS A HIGH COURT
French Senate Will Probably BE
Assembled to Try NJ. Paul
DerOulede
And Companions on Charge of
Conspiring Against the
Government.
Field Day for Handwriting Elk
perts in the Dreyfus
Courtmartial.

PARIS. Aug. 29.-The cabinet has al.
most determined to summon the senate
to sit as a high court for the trial of NJ.
Paul Deroulede, member of the cham.
Der Of deputies and president of the
League of Patriots and the other pris-
oners arrested recently on the charge
Of conspiring against the government.
1t is believed that the decree summon.
ing the senate to meet for this purpose
will be signed at an early meeting Of
the council,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
EXPECTS VICTORY SOON.
General Otis Asserts That Volunteers
Viii Not lie Needed Long.

General Otis Asserts That Volunteers
viii Not lie Needed Long.
WASHINGTON. Aug. %. The wal de-
partment has received copies Of all the
official orders issued within recent
months by Major General Otis. They
give much interesting detail. in addi-
ton to the more essential points brought
by cable.
AS showing the sentiment of General
Otis as to the probable duration of the
war, the following is taken from Gen.
eral Order No. 81, giving details for re-
enlistment:
1T is not believed that the necessity
for the retention of a volunteer force in
the Philippines can exist for any great
length Of time, hence from pecuniary
considerations alone it would seem that
such re-enlistments would he desirable
for individual interests"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
Patronize

The Madison Steam Lam.
dry,: q home institution. They
40 better. work than Won can
obtain from the! outside lauu.
drles' perfectly responsible.
convenient for the customer.
laundry can be delivered any
time desired, any complaints
satisfactorily. adjusted, and
everythingl can be made more
satisfactory because deal Al.
rectly with theIpropaietor. and
oesldes.it is . home institution
0. T. FULLER.
Proprietor
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
Grant IL Nov Dina

Dan FRANCISCO, Aug. 20.-The trans.
port Grant, conveying the Wyoming.
Idaho and North Dakota volunteers
ron the Philippines is expected to ar.
nve during the day. She will be me.
oy large delegations from those states.
who will go outside the Golden Gate =,
~ tug Governor Markham and the
United States steamer General Nc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
Prominent Educator su,oides.

WATERTowN, Wis, Aug. 20. County
Superintendent of Education John T.
Flavin committed suicide by hanging
to a tree. Mr.. Flavin had been
intendent for 25 years and was a we'll
known educator. 1t is said despon.
dency and overwork impelled him to
suicide. He was president of the State
Teachers ASSOCIATION.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

Belgium IL the home OF the racin,
pigeon. There the sport il a national
pastime' and a good pigeon frequently
wins for its owner large sums Of mon.
~. the prizes being considerable. 10
which heavy pools are added.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
SHELTER BURNED

Largest Plant Of tho Kind In n. me-,
Hills Burned.
DEADwooD, S. d., Aug. 29.-The
smeite and COLONIZATION plant Of tn.
Golden Reward company has burned.
This is the largest plant of the Kind in
the Hills. ~
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

"DeWitt's Little Early Risers did me
more good than all blood medicines and
other pills." writes Geo. H. Jacobs, OF
Thompson, Conn. Prompt, pleasant,
never Rripe,-they cure constipation,
arouse the torpid liver to action and give
you clean blood. steady nerves, a clear
brain and a healthy appetite.
Cook & ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
DAILY LEADER.
TUESDAY, AUGUST %, 1899.
OFFICIAL Paper OF CITY and COUNTY.
rBHMs U~P.sUBscRIPTION
TO ADVERTISERS.

f1rnlshirg Information concerning the advantages
and resources Of the city Of Madison and Of the
state stlarse emitting II TO the patronage ofad.
rti.ere of every class.
j. F. STAHL, Proprietor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures
obstinate summer coughs and colds. II
consider it a most wonderful medicine
quick and SAFE" w. w. Merton, May.
hew, Wisconsin.
Cook & ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
ALMOST A FIGHT.
Russian and British Interests Clash Over
q Concession in China,

- StWSu vyV0K
q Concession in China.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 99.-As the outcome
OF a dispute regarding some lands at
Hankow, on the Yany-Tse.kiang about
700 miles from the sea, which were
purchased in 1863 by the concern Of
Joseph Matheson Il Co., but were sub
sequently included in the new conces-
sions to Russia, the owners. under the
advice and protection of Mr.. Hurst, the
British consul, sem workmen to fence
in the tract. After the work was be.
gun a dozen Cossacks from the Russian
consulate appeared on the scene and
forcibly elected the workmen.
The captain of the second-class gun.
boat Woodlark, specially designed for
river service, after consulting with Mr..
Hurst landed a party of bluejackets
and moved the Woodlark within fir.
ing distance of the Russian consulate.
For a time a fight seemed imminent.
but nothing further occurred. The
~oluejackets are now guarding the prop.
erty.
The British third-class gunboat Esk
has beer dispatched to Hankow from
this port. Great Britain is evidently
determined to uphold British rights.
DEFEATED INSURGENTS.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

letter. Eczema and skin diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous healing
qualities of Banner Salve made from a
prescription OF a skin specialist OF world
wide fame. o5c.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

"Whst's the matter, old man? Been
losing on wheat?" "No, not that, forgot
to take Rocky Mountain Tea last night.
Wife said I'd be sick to-day"
FRANK 8MITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

More business men loose fortunes and
social standing by i'll health than all else
combined. Rocky Mountain Tea will
bring health and prosperity.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

You ought to know that when suffer.
ing from any kidney trouble that q safe,
sure remedy is Foley's Kidney Cure.
Guaranteed or money refunded.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

Fine residence property for sale on
easy terms. CHAs. B. KENNEDY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

The earliest pottery with printed
designs of American subjects was
made at Liverpool at the end Of the
eighteenth century.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

Osto Mondi OF Zamboangs 60 this
Warpath Against Tagalo..
MANILA, Aug. 29.-7:43 D. ma 70.
port received here from Cebu saws DATE
Mundi with his tribesmen has takan
the warpath against the insurgents who
are holding Zamboanga and has given
them a warm battle. Mundi welcomed
General Bates, saying he was anxious
to become an American citizen and
asked permission to fight the insur.
gents. He was given an American Aa0.
General Bates will return to the Snin
archipelago to arrange for establishing
American garrisons there.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29

Klnley approved the sentence very
shortly atterward and expressed regret
that the punishment was so light.
These men, however, unlike Carter, had
no pull. They didn't steal enough to
have the means to reach Mr.. Mckinley.
The proposed modification of Csrter's
sentence is to save him from the peni-
Tertiary, to save him from being gsz-
cited for infamy, at home, and probably
save him altogether from the tine Of
$4,000, and also discredit subsequent
civil proceedings against the contractors
for the recovery OF the million and a
halt dolla,s stolen from the government.
Part OF residence zeal Normal school.
Newly papered and painted throughout.
Inquire Of Mrs. JOHN WALTER.
City residence lots for sale, SIS to $500.
ELMER SHERIDAN.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-08-29
To Rent.

City residence lots for eale, SIS to 800
ELMER SHERIDAN.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-23
MARTrN,s FgRRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle of whesling's
Progressive Neighbor.

The Daily Chronicle OF Wheeling's
Progressive NeiEhbor.
The football game scheduled for yes
terday afternoon between the high
school team and a team known as the
Merchants, failed to materialize, on
account of the former organization not
putting in an appearance. The latter
team were very DESTROYS of meeting the
school boys and were on the grounds
all afternoon, and were justly very much
disappointed at the non-arrival of the
high school aggregation, as they had
faithfully promised to meet them. The
high school boys have played several
games this season and have won for
themselves quite local reputation as
players, and also for square dealing and
would not have lost either yesterday,
had they been defeated by the repre-
sentatGves of the mercantile class. 1t is
not a square way to do business and
the merchants were quite indignant.
Sutton Palmer was very agreeably
surprised Tuesday evening by about a
dozen of his friends calling on him in a
body, at his home on Clay street, be-
ing aware of the fact that 1t was his
twenty-sIxth birthday. A delightful
evening was spent and Mr.. Palmer was
the recipient OF many handsome pres
ents. Elegant refreshments were serv-
ed.
A man was very drunk in the First
ward last night and wanted to take the
town by storm. He was arrested by
officer Erwin and hts name is Fred Ro-
NAL. He put up coin for his appear
ance before the mayor.
Sutton Palmer. Charles Helsley, Will
liam Reed, Edward Parsons and JOS
eph Reynard leave this morning for
Adena, to spend the remainder Of the
week hunting.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Pres
byterlar church, Will have a meeting
at the church tomorrow evening after
the Gordon meeting.
The ThImble Bee will be entertained
this afternoon by Mrs, Frank Morrison,
on Hanover street.
Hamilton Woods and Elmer David
son left yesterday for Brushy Fork for
few days hunt.
Miss Kitty Joy, of McKeesport. Is
the guest of her brother, William Joy,
on Broadway.
The Mlnuets will give their first
dance of the season at scheehle hall
this evening.
Mrs. Thad HARRISON is very III with
typhoid fever at her home on Vine
street,
Llnsley Palmer of Proctor. is the
guest of his brother, Frank, on Vine
street.
Fred ong, of smithaeld, is the guest
of relatives In this city.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-23
AMusEMENTs.

Mr.. Harrison j. Wolfe closed his
Wheeling engagement with matinee
and evening performances yesterday.
David Garrick." was the afternoon
bill, and Hamlet at the night per
Torrance. The audiences were small.
The impression. left. however. viii be
some compensation, and Mr.. Wolfe is
certain to Draw splendid houses on his
next appearance. Somehow, though,
tragedies do not draw as of yore, prob
ably because most people go to n thea
tire to be amused. Mr.. wolfe's Ham
let" was a beautiful conception Of the
immortal part. and he was forced to re-
spond to many curtain calls, The sup
porting cast was admirably balanced.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-23
MoUNDsv1IIE BUDGET.
Yesterdays News From Marshal
az

Yesterdays News From Marshall
County's Chief City.
A large house is promised for the
Ariel Ladies' Quartette at the school
hall tonight. 1t is one of the best lady
quartettes in this country and has been
secured by the league for this date at
considerable expense. Karl German,
a magician, will be with the quartette.
Reserved seats are on sale at Rogers
drug store.
The Mound City Hotel will be formal
~ opened To guests to-day. Mrs. Bur-
ley is the new manager. The hotel has
been renovated throughout and Dtped
for natural gas. 1t is in fine shape and
under the able management of Mrs.
Burley promises to be one Of the best
hotels in the city.
The members of the C. A. R. post
here will meet at the old cemetery, this
morning at o'clock, to begin the work
of removing the remains of old soldiers
to the lot recently purchased in Mt
Rose cemetery.
N. P. Faukhauser and c. w. Wich-
terman have purchased 1O6 acres OF the
Medium farm. in Round Bottom,
through the Scott & Blair agency. Con-
sIderatioR $3.50.
The Elks and their lady friends had
a very pleasant social time at their
lodge room last night. Elaborate re-
freshments were served,
The Moundsville high school VS.. Lin
sly Cadets, OF Wheeling. is the football
game booked for Saturday at the fair
grounds.
Ralph E. Parkinson is now acting
agent of the Baltimore & Ohio at Flem-
mlngton, W. Va.
Captain J. T. Hendershot, conduc-
tor on the Monongah railroad, is home
for a few days.
Miss Virginia Burley is confined to
her home on Grant avenue with diph-
iberia.
Mrs. George A. Jones is the guest Of
her son L. o. Jones. at East Liverpool.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-23
s1x-DAY BICYCLE RACE.
List Of Starters for the Championship
Of America.

Va &444AoAAStst
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 22.-Ten
riders started to-day at Convention
hall, in the slx-day forty-eIght hour BIZ
cycle race for the championship OF
America. They are Charles w. Miller.
OF Chicago, the worlds champion long
distance rider; Frank Waller Boston,
the forty-eight-hour champion OF
America; Bert RepIne, Nashville, eigh-
teen hour champion; Oscar Julius, New
York city, late champion OF Sweden;
Fred. Nelson, Chicago. three time win
ner Of the Pullman road race; Edward
LIngenfelder, Chi ego. John Lawson.
Chicago, holder Of the forty-hour and
one hundred mile records; John Chap
man, Atlanta, Ca; Gust Lawson, Buff
falo. brother Of John Lawson, and os-
car Plummer, of Kansas City. 7. A.
Barnaby. of Boston. the twenty-four-
hour champion, and Charles X. Hail. OF
Seattle Pacific coast record holder,
were entered for the race. but had not
arrived when the start was made.
The riders will go for eight consecu-
tive hours daily, riding from 1880 to $3.50
p, M. The purse amounts to $500 and
500 additional Is hung up for new
forty.eight-hour record.
In addition to the six day race motor
cycle races will be run daily by John
Lawson and mate, and Frank Waller
and mate. for a purse Of $500.
The men got away after asecond
attempt at 2:O4 with Miller in the lead,
followed closely by Repine, Lingeufeler
and Walter, in the order named, the
others trailing. In the first start the
men had covered within one half a lap
OF mile when julius, who was fourth
fell, sustaining severe scratches. He
started promptly with the others IN the
second attempt.
Three efforts were made before the
race was finally under way. In the first
the men in the rear rank came together
before they got off and all were called
back. In the second attempt John
Lawson swept to the front in the first
few yards and quickly opened a big
gap before Miller could get under way
and Tapped Nelderhofer, the last startei
in the first few seconds, But he eased
up and Miller was soon leading. When
the men had covered within half lap
OF one mile. Julius. who was fourth in
place behind Miller, John Lawton and
Chapman fell, sustaining severe
scratches. He was on his feet prompt
ly, however. and again started with
the rest. The men got of for good at
2:Ol. Miller leading, with Repine, Ligen-
fielder Walter, Gus Lawson, John Law
son. Julius Chapman. Plumber, Nelson
and Nlederhofer following In the order
Raned.