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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
The administration is now placed in

The administration is now placed in q
peculiar position automatically by the
attitude Of the Filipinos. While the
United States has DO claim upon them
or their islands until the ratification OF
the treaty at least, it is under the neces-
slty of treating them now since their
reckless assault as an open enemy when
in reality we have sought OILY to make
them wards. But wards they will not
be and US enemies We will have to regard
them until We get a better understand
!dg with them. Spain has attempted
for 300 years to reduce them and really
never got beyond the shore line, and that
shore lire WAS reduced to the shortest
tenure when the Americans stepped in
and saved the remnant Of the Spanlards
from probable humiliation. For our
good offices we have now fallen heir to
the Spanish legacy. We have made fair
promises, everything liz fact save indie
pendence itself, to these people, and
they do not seem to appreciate them.
For their own good it may be necessary
for the United States to punish them
and punish them severely. AS diplo-
matte affairs now stand we can only act
on the defensive. Let the treaty be rat
,ied aud ratified at once SO that our
title as against all foreign interference
cannot be questioned and if then Mr..
Filipino will not treat fairly with us and
10y all peoples, then let Uncle Sam lick
hun into subsection i%nstanter. OF
course this is easier SAID than done, but
done it will have to be in the end. Their
long fight for freedom from Spanish
tyranny has given the Filipinos an ex-
aggerated idea Of their W strength
and importance and they will be u
troublesome people to deal with.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

You cannot referendum" the dispen-
sary law # enacted, says Attorney Cen
eral Pyle. While his opinion is not Of
fetal. he has carefully looked up the
matter and announces that under ali
the court decisions of South Carolina
and the United States Il dispensary law
Is a peace measure, the exercise of the
police powers Of the government. Now
the recent amendment to the constitu-
ton providing for the initiative and ref.
erendum especially exempts from the
operation OF the referendum the support
OF the state officers and institutions,
peace measures and measures for the
public health and safety. II Mr.. Pyle is
correct it would be impossible to apply
the referendum to the dispensary and
whatever law is passed will go into et-
feot at once.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
OTIS FIRST REPORT.

Insurgents Driven Bey ond the Lines Ihey
Formery Occupied.
WASHINGTON. Feb. THE following
disnatch from General Otis at Manila
has been made public:
insurgents in large force made at
tack on our outposts at $40 Saturday
night. At 1 o'clock Sunday morning
entire line engaged. All attacks re-
pulsed. At daybreak advanced against
insurgents and have driventhem beyond
lines they formerly occupied. capturing
several villages and their defensive
works. Insurgent loss in dead n
wounded large. Our own casualties
thus far estimated at 10; very few
fatal. Troops enthusiastic and acting
fearlessly. Navy did splendid work on
TANKS enemy. City held i'll check and
absolute quiet prevails. Insurgents
have secured many Mauser rifles. a few
field pieces and quick-fring guns, with
ammunition, during last month";"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
ANOTHER FIGHT
In Which Nebraska and Utah
Troops Engage the Filipinos.
One Nebraskaian Killed and Two
Wounded-Total Filipino Loss
Estimated at 1000.
Gen. Otis Cables Rebels on the
Run and Americans Occupy
Country Nine titles
About nanila.

Special dispatch to The Daily Leader.
ST.. PAUL, Feb. Z, 2:4O p. m.-The
following sdvices have been received by
the American Press Association:
Washington-Gen. Otis cables tie
war department that another skirmieh
occurred yesterday afternoon between
the Nebraska and Utah troops and the
insurgents. Nebraska lost one killed
and three wounded.
Gen. OTIS estimates the Filipino los 9
OF killed, wounded and prisoners ut
1900.
The Americans have during the day
buried 500 Filipino dead.
The Americans are in full control
within aralius Of nine miles roundabout
Manila, including the wsterworks
station.
While a few detail bodies offer desul.
tary opposition the main body OF the
rebels is in full retreat.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

Gov. Lee on Saturday signed senate
bills appropriat,ng money to pay for
printing of reports, journals and bills;
making the disclosure of the contents Of
a telephone or telegraph message a mis-
%demeanor; attaching certain lands to
Clay county for judicial purposes; in
cressing the salary OF mine inspectors to
$1,000 per year; the house bill to increase
the number of justices of the peace to
eight in counties OF over 10000 popu'a.
ton which are not organized into civil
townships.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

Pierre State Register: A reminder Of
the Taylor defaloation reached the state
auditors office yesterday in the shape Ct
a letter from G. Fl. Vinton Of Lafayette,
Ind. Mr.. Vinton was formerly very
prominent in SPHINX county political cir
cles and was one Of the bondsmen of w.
W. Taylor at the time of his defalcation.
He is now going into bankruptcy and
wishes to know the amount OF the claim
the state has against him 80 that he can
dispose Of all his obligations. Perhaps
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
THE SPANISH STORY.
General Rios Cables Madrid That Ameri-
cans Were Defeated.

General Rios Cables Madrid That Ameri-
cans Were Defeated.
MADRID, Feb. 7.-Intense excitement
was caused here by the receipt of the
following official dispatch from General
Rios. the Spanish commander in the
Philippines:
1.-The insurgents have violently at
tackled and captured almost the whole
OF the exterior American line. The
Americans offered a vigorous resistance
at the exterior barrier, using their ar.
tlllery as well as their squadrons. The
warships and burned Caloocan.
Paco and several towns in the nalgh.
borhood. Both sides suffered materi.
ally. Very sharp firing continues"
The popular sympathies here are on
the side of A~guinaldo.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

The American cruiser Buffalo. with
reinforcements for Dewey, made the
trip from New York to Manila in fifty.
four days. 1t was a record breaking
run and is calculated to show Mr..
Aguinaldo how quickly the United
States can get around when she starts.
lines and has brains enough to be the
leader of a people who crave liberty or
death, he will take heed unto the Buff
falo's speed and be careful.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
BATTLE IN A COURTROOM.
Two Men Fatally shot and Six Wounded
mt Drew, la,

WEBSTER CITY. Ia. Feb. IA
pitched battle occurred in Justice
Smiths courtroom in Drew, Wright
county, resulting in two men, Charles
Hall and Fred Barttield being fatally
wounded. another shot through the arm
and tive other more or less injured by
blows from pokers, clubs and chairs.
Differences owe the location of a bridge
had divided the townspeople into fac
lions, the dispute finally eliminating in
a riot. The courtroom was crowded at
the time, and a panic ensued when the
nrlng began, many people jumping
through the windows in their efforts to
get out of the way.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

Not it is Watertown that wants to be
the mastering out place OF the South
Dakota First now at Manila. Well, the
boys have not got home yet and by the
Looks of things may not be home for
some time. They vent abroad to fight,
are lighting and may have to fight for
some time to come.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
MANY PEOPLE INJURED.

Dfeyiusites Attempt to Break Up q Meet.
Ing ut Msrseilles.
MARsEILLEs, Feb. AT a meetin,
here OF the Anti Dreyfus League Of
Patriots in the ALEXANDRA hall a hoe.
tile demonstration on the part of aon.
Dreyfusites led to serious fighting in
the streets, during which reyolvers
were fired. The police repressed tho
disturbances, but a number Of neonls
were injured. Many arrests were made
A.Short 8aa story.
A Cold.
Neglect.
Pneumonia.
Grief.
Had Foley's Honey and Tar been usad
this story would have had q happier and.
ing.
= FRANK SMITH.
Horrible agony is caused by p;loa
burns and skin Diseases. These ara inn
,ned .ately relisved and quickly Gu cd nv
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Beware q,
worthless limitations.
Cook & ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
FRANK SMITH.

MIR. S. A. Fackler, editor Of the Mic
anopy (Fla) Hustler, with his wife and
children, suffered terribly from La
Grippe. One Minute Cough Cure was
the only remedy that helped them. 1t
acted quickly. Thousands OF others uee
this remedy a specific for La Grippe, and
its e%xhauating after effects.
Cook & ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
4 CITY'S PLANT
Proving to Be- Profitable Investment
The City Water and Lights Ahead

A DAILY LEADER reporter called at
the electric light power house q was
agreeably surprised to note the perfect
neatness and order in which the naomi
cry is kept. Not unusually property
belonging to the public 10 neg'ecteo
more or less, but at this place There
seems to be personal pride taken 10 the
care Of tho machinery by the super'n'
tenient and his assistants. The CITY
employees are very agreeable in showing
and explaining the purposes OF the rev.
eral pieces of machinery, which include
two large pumps each capable of pump
ing $50 gallons Of water per minute, q
very neat SO-horse power engine, two
large boilers and a large dynamo. The
city employs three men to operate the
plant-H. G. Grayum, superintendent,
VIM. Roche and j. Leslie Thompson,
assistants. Mr.. Roche is on duty from
IL o'clock noon until II o'clock mid
night and Mr.. Thompson the following
twelve hours. The water system IN
cludes from 4 to AZ miles OF mains and
from these there has been about 2OO taps
made for use OF water by private parties.
In the electric light department there
are DOW connected with the system
about 1900 incandescent lamps not IL.
Guiding the city street lamps. Seventy
five meters have been purchased which
are used by private individuals. Every
piece of machiAery ut tie plant is In
perfect working order and giving excel.
lent satisfaction. The city auditors
records for the past year show that the
city plant is q profitable Investment,
at least supplying the city with water and
lights free. The total amount OF money
collected during the year 1898, for both
water and electric lights, including the
license money, was $7,1l5.ll. The total
receipts for water Was s9GG. The total
amount paid out. including all expense
connected with the plant, was e7,557.12.
The difference, s422 II, has been paid by
warrants issued on the $1,000 appropria-
ted bv the city council, and is invested Ia
stock.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

The county-seat fight has again broken
out between Wllmot and Sissetop 10
Roberts county. The vote last fall re-
moved the c%ounty-seat to the latter
place, but Wilmot claims that the vote
should not be taken for two years yet,
and so begins suit in court to get it
back.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

ing the fighting about the church ~
the rebels were killed. ~. 81,
Some $4,000 women. children ana
roncombatants were allowed to enter
the American lines after promising 10
90 to the houses of friends and remain
there,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
Fatality OF

Statistics chow that thousands OF in
fants and children die yearly OF men,
b%raneous Group. We do not %exaggrerate
when we state that everyone OF these in
norents could have been saved had
Foley's Honey and Tar been given them
IN time. Can you afford to be without
it in your household?
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

Paul Perry. OF Columbus, ga, suffered
agony for thirty years, and then cured
his Piles by using De Wits Witch
Hazel Slave. 1t heels injuries and skin
diseases like magic.
Cook g. ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

To insure a happy new year. keep the
liver clear and the body vigorous by us
ing De Wits Little Early K,sers. the
famous little pills for constipation ard
liver troubles.
Cook & Oprr-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
DAILY LEADER.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1859.
OFFICIAL PAPER Of CITY md COUNTY.
vRRMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
TO ADVERTISERS.

The DAILY LBADnD makes . special feature OF
fu.aishlrg information concerning the advantages
and resources Of the city Of Madison and OF the
e,ate ut large emitting II to tho patronage ofsd-
%7erti-ers of every ~claes.:
!. F. STAHL. Proprietor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

this is only a starter for the bondsmeu
OF the e~x.treasurer. In any event it may
be concluded that the state has realized
as much as it aver will on the bond OF
Mr.. Taylor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
To COnsumptives.

AZ an honest remedy, Foley's Honav
and Tar does not hold false honaa ~ 10
vanced stages, but truthfully claims n
give comfort and relief in the very worst
cases, and IN the early stages to effect n
Oure. "
FRANK SM1rH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

The "life-llne" is out, extending the
''Rlad hand'of life, hope, and happiness.
Reaches around the globe. tbs Rocky
Mountain Tea.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07
TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER.
Reported the Insurgent Loss Amounts to
Thousands.

Reported the Insurgent Loss Amounts to
Thousands.
LONDON. Feb. THE Morning Post
publishes the following in its account
Of the fighting at Manila:
The engagements Of Saturday night
and Sunday have proved a veritable
slaughter of the Filipinos, their killed
being reported as amounting to thou
sands. Many Of the insurgents were
driven into the Pasig river and drowned.
The Americans could scarcely have
been better disposed. 1t is known that
the attack was fully expected and every
preparation had been made to meet the
contingency"
These are dangerous times for the
health. Group, colds and throat troubles
lead rapidly to Consumption. A bottle
Of One Minute Cough Cure used at the
right time will preserve life, health and
a large amount Of money. Pleasant to
take; children like it.
Cook & ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-02-07

Aeet Fatal M,
Il is not eenerally k"'''
adults die Of Kidney ,o"naapa
other disease. Wnsn tho 1 s u
Of the disease appear. NJ" arst
lost in taking Foley's '1ns
which 10 guaranteed or mo A'da)
FRAy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-31
AT WORK FOR HAMPTON's
HOME
a Committee Selected and Reso-
lutions Adopted.

A meeting of a few of those interested 10
the plao to raise funds to rebuild Gen. Hamp-
tons home was held Thursday afternoon in
the Office Of Mes5rs. Lee & Noise The fol.
lowing gentlemen, who were present, were
constituted the central committee J. D.
Blanding, ". Noise, Marion Noise, R. D.
Lee, Aliamont Moses, r. I. Manning, W. F.
B. Haynswo1,h snd Rev. N. W. Edmunds
On motion of Gen E ". Noise the follow.
ing resolution was adopted.
Resolved, That the people Of Sumter will
cooperate with the other counties Of the
State in raising fund to rebuild the home
recently destroyed by 6re. AID which bad
been occupied by Gen. Hamptoo, and that if
Gen. HAMPTON persists in refusing the accept
auce of the same from bis fellow citizens, the
people of Sumter respectfully recommend to
their fellow citizens that the residence 80
built shall be donated to Miss Daisy Hamp.
ton in tender remembrance of her brother,
Who laid down his life for the cause of South.
ern independence, and iu honor of Der father,
who lives to illustrate Southern manhood.
Other committees will be appointed and
funds will te raised iu all parts of the county
without delay 80 that Sumter County's con-
tribution may be forwarded within the next
few weeks. 1t is the purpose of those who
hsve the matter in charge to raise funds in
all parts of the State Immediately and have
the house rebuilt dnring the summer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-31
Pensioners More Numerous.
The List for 1899 Shows a
Marked Increase.

The pension rolls for 1899 have been
practically completed. Yesterday Miss
Maher, the efficient pension clerk, was
hard at work verifying the rolls Of the
several counties. Tie list shows the
names of 1904 pensioners as against
6,694 last year, an increase Of $40
names. The significant thing about it
is that the list of widows prese ots
almost all the increase. Instead Of an
increase 10 the number of manned men
who fought for the flag Of the south the
class A list shows only Al names, two
less thao last year.
The class B list also elbows decided
decrease. From the appropriation of
100000 the individual pensioners,
notwithstanding the increase which is
offset by the provision elsewhere for
the expense account, will get about
the same amour. as last year. These
figures were Class a, $72 each class
B, S1S 40 each class e, Nos. l, 2,
8 aud 4, $3.50 each.-Tbe State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-31
Bishopvllle OIL Mill.

The stockholders OF the Bishopville Cotton
Oil Co. were called together ia the store Of
Mr.. r. E. Carnes on last Tuesday 18th, fer
the purpose of orgaoizing and electiog direc.
tors. Mr.. q. A Parker was elected tempo
rary Chairman, ard Wm. n. Reid, Secretary
of the meeting. Upon examining the books
of subscription there was found to be the re-
quired amount of stock represented to 60 into
organization. a constitution and bylaws
we're adopted, after which the election Of
nine directors was held resulting as follows: ::
J. E. McCutchen, President; J. F. Wood.
ward, Vice President; Jno. C. Shaw, R. G.
McCutcbeo, ". W. Hearop, J. s. Tisdale, 7.
G. Davis, W. W. Kelley, J B. Kelly.
The 6rst meeting of Directors was set for
Wednesday l7th. The 6rst payment of 10
per cent of capital stock was called for by
the directors to be paid not later than the
25th. Mr. G. F. Parrett was elected Secre-
tary and Treasurer of the corporation at this
meeting. Contracts for machinery, ETC., will
be awarded op the let of June.
The directors are men of hDe business quail.
tiles and there is DO reason why the enter.
prise should not be a paying Investment
Lee County Recorder.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-31
MUST PAY THEIR TAXES

New York, May 27 BY the deois-
ion Of tie board of tax commissioners
made public today three of New York's
citizens who have taken up their
residence abroad will have to pay their
taxes just tho same as the persons
living 10 this country William
Waldorf Assor must pay bis personal
taxes op an assessment Of $4,000. 900
worth of personal property.
The Bradley Martins must pay taxes
on $4,000. 900 worth of persopal prop
erty. Mrs Isaac n. Sherman, mother
of Mrs. Bradley. Martin, must pay
taxes on 100000 worth of persoual
property.
Mr. Astor's taxes will amount to
about $50. 600; the Bradley Martins
to about the same, and Mrs Sherman
will be taxed for $62, 900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-31
NEW COTTON OIL COMPANY.
a Big Enterprise That Will Make
Sumter Headquarters

The secretary of state yesterday issued
commission to Perry Moses, a. J. China,
Horace Hardy, A. c. Phelps, Fl. D. Barnett
and Marion Noise, ali of Sumter, es CORPORA
tors of the Atlantic Cotton Oil company Of
that place. The CAY pital stock is to be $780,
COO and viii! be divided toto shares at Sl00
each. The company also asks for the right
to manufacture soap and operate ginneries.
This company is the outgrowth of the
Sumter Cotton Oil 4 Fertilizer Conpany.:and
the new charter has been obtained for The
purpose Of increasing the capital stock of the
old company, extending it's business and
widening its scope of operations.
l: is stated on good authority that the new
company will build so ton cotton oil nill
al Beunettsville, will purchase the 40 ton
mill at Gibson, N. c., and will increase the
capacity OF the mill iu this city to- 60 tens.
The plans of those interested ia the enter
prise have been fully consummated and moth.
ing COW remains to be done, save the formal
:ransfer Of the property and options Of the
Sumter Cotton Oil Co. to the Atlantic Cotton
Oil Co. The erection of the new mill at
Bepnettsvflle will be begun at once, the mill
in this city wall be enlarged by the installa-
ton of additional machinery and the Gibson,
N. c., mill will be overhauled and put into
fret class condition. 1t is rumored that a
modern and up-to-date ginnery will be built
at Bishopyille and operated by the Atlantic
Cotton Oil Co.
The general Offices and headquarters of the
company will be In this city.
Atlanta and New York capitalists are as
societed with Sumter meo in the new CON-
pany, but the stock will be largely in the
hands of Sumter people, and the management
will be the same as that which has made 90
marked success Of the Sumter Cotton Oil
Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-31
A Looming Personality.

The prophetic organs which have
been predicting that Vim. j. Bryan
would be relegated and become a
back number stand discredited if
there be anything in popular demon
STATIONS or in the popular enthusi-
asm with which he is greeted every
where be appears, and in every sec.
tion of the country v ithout any
of the glamour of war achievements
to give him prestige he fills place
in the public eye that nc other ci-
william holds and is as warmly greet
ed now as he was three years ago,
when, as the brilliant tribune of the
people countless thousands focked
to hear him and he stirred this
country as it was never stirred be,
fore, stirred it not because ne was
marvelouslv eloquent, but because
he was of the people and pleaded for
them.
SO today he is greeted, aud thou.
sands go to hear him as they did
then, hail him with an ardor that
speaks the intensity of their trust
and admiration, and do him honors
only such as people do to those they
trust and deem worthy of them. No
man Of ordinary mould could have
stood the test he has. and retained in
defeat the strong hold he has on the
masses of the people.-Wilmipgton
Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-31
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
*Daily. fDaily except Sunday

*Daily. TDaily except Sunday.
No. 50 runs through to Columbia via Cer.
tral R. R. of S. G..
Trains Nos. IS AID 80 run via Wilson and
Fayetteville-Short Line-and make close
connection for ali points North.
T,ains on c.. & D. R. r. leave Florence
daily except Sunday 9 so NJ, arrive Darling.
ton 10 Is 10, Hartsville 9 l5a m. Cberaw
IL 80 N, Wadesboro 2 26 N. Leave
Florence daily except Sunday ! IS n, ar
rive Darlington 8 20 p 20, Benpet,sville 9 II
pm, Gibson 945 N. Leave Florence
Sunday only 9 80 N. arrive Darlington
10 05 q m
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday 6 90
m, Bennettsville 90 N, arrive Darling.
ton 90 10, leave Darlington 8 50 m, ar
rive Florence 9 Is a m. Lesve Wadesboro
daily except Sunday 90 m, Cberaw IS
m, Hsrtsvil!e 90 10, Darlington 6 20
%, arrive Florence 90 M Leave Dar-
liDgton Sunday only so N, STRIVE Flor.
ence Is m
J. R. KENLEY, JNO. f. DIVINE,
Gen'l Manager. Gen'l Sup't
7. N. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
q. ". EMERSON, Gen'l Pass. Agent