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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
Small Party of Brilishers Suffer
Severely in q Skirmish
With the Beers.
Dozen Killed or Wounded and
a Majority Of the Others
Taken Prisoners.
Said the French Government Will
Object to Kruger Landing
in That Country.

LONDON, Oct l2.-The following dis.
patch has been received from Lord
Roberts:
Pretoria. Wednesday. Oct lO.-An
engine with a truck conveying party
OF engineers belonging to Paget's rifle
brigade. while proceeding yesterday to
kaapmuiden, was ambushed by Beers.
Captain Stewart, with 40 men Of the
rifle brigade, went to their support.
The casualties, unfortunately. were
heavy. Stewart and one private, were
killed, Captain Paget. Lieutenant
Steubbs and 3 engineers were wounded
and Lieutenant Sewell and 10 of the
rifle brigade were made prisoners.
DE Lisle's mounted men, after three
days fighting. have driven Dewet
north Of the Vaal, near Venterskroon. +"
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tyrNsoN CONFIDENT.
With the outlook for Demo
cratic Victory.

with IN. outlook for Demo
cratic Victory.
kogK, oct. l2.-Adlai +. Ste.
kad.la,e for the vice presi.
k..yei IN Baltimore ut l0:A5 Il.
ka. driven directly to the Ho.
k.,.
feeling in splendid health and
kaeu. Of Democratic success,
Stevenson. Already l have
,arce or four states. and my
here has been cordial
n.Als.as,n pronounced. The
\ alive 10 tho real issues OF
(alsa and in my personal talks
.e,resen,ative members Of the
J have visited, there IS every
! a,.,taction with tho outlook
b n November.
I .rea, hopes Of Maryland be-
r.! l. the Democratic column.
Ae really belongs, and 1t IS
tslrc | now take the oppor.
have 10 meet her people. !
ping my full share in aiding to
state lack into line.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
|, If the Presidential Con.
f. Viewed by Some
| Party Leaders.
l., General Says Re-
|. ,,s Are Aroused and
Sure to Win.
,..v,s Success Confidently
,rted by Hon. Adlai
f. Stevenson.

|, oct. .-Postmaster Gen.
Z, colled Mt tho Republican
t..louarters during tho day.
,,nr weeks ngo, he said,
t.. a good deal Of lethargy
Il, the country, on tho part OF
,,rcons duo to ovcr.confi.
L.,.ut.y there has been q great
/, There was something Of
rbe result Of this increased
|. now becoming apparent in a
|. states. went TO Indiana a
(.,o. with the feeling that the
~ doubtful. / came away
| oonyletlon that Republican
Lro lest. am now going IL
E,irman Henry c. Payne said:
81, Of 30 days poll, received
I,,na. takes that state out from
e. !; doubtful states. Indiana
81 larger Republican majority
4 yeors ago. News from Mary.
| kentucky is very favorable. "
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
EPIDEMIC OF FEVER.
Duluth Hospitals Filled With Typhoid
Patients.

DULUTH. Oct. l2.-Typhoid fever has
assumed alarming proportions through
ont this part Of the Northwest. While
Duluth has very little Of the disease.
her hospitals are crowded with it, most
Of the cases coming from the woods
and the iron range towns where there
is an abundance Of it. West superior
) also said to have a Sread deal Of 1t.
Every hospital in Duluth has been
compelled to turn away patients during
The past few weeks, and the same thing
IS true on the ranges. 1t is prevalent
even up in the Rainy Lake country,
and the citizens of Fort Francis re-.
Gently held a meeting 10 arrange Tor
new hospital. Physicians attribute the
prevalence Of the disease TO the exces.
sively damp weather the Northwest
has experienced this fall.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
STRIKE AT TIFFANY'S.

sixty of the Highest Paid Workmen in
the World Quit Work.
NEW YORK, Oct. LIT has become
known that ~ of the highest paid work.
men i'll the world have been on strike
for 10 days in Tiffany g. Co. 8 factory
at Forest Hill, N. j., and the entire
wedding invitation business Of the big
jewelry firm is tied up. The strikers
are copper plate engravers. The man.
ayers af the Tiffany factory declare that
they earn from $50 to 500 week. The
highly paid workmen recently became
members Of the International Brother.
hood Of Copper Plate Workers and are
on strike for the recognition of their
union.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
BRYAN IN MICHIGAN.

n" lirst speech Of tho Day
|Nhortly After ] O'clock.
Y GREEK. Mich. Oct. l2.-De.
ar'iuous labors Of tho previous
Pc!datc Eryan was astir early.
i-e first Of 10 speeches on tho
|he for tho day at Hastings. be.
az ':lj, and Notwithstanding
hour, he had u good audience.
FPo'ie. Mr. Bryan ran hurriedly
l''ucs Of the campaign during
rAu'cs stop.
E"eFuc Mr.. Bryan made a
1 On" minute and at $50 o'clock
|Iatt.e Creek, where he talked
aa hour.
F''e Creek Mr.. Bryan spoke in
|aFK adjoining the Michigan
|Iepot and had ono Of the best
T q the tour.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
SAYS THE STORY Is TRUE.

Upton Admits u" S""''"'' W.
Pork Market.
LONDON, Oct. 12.-Sir lho'il"S ~
ton was questioned regarding the por"
corner and said: u.,
"It is a fact that ! control practica'iy
III tho pork in the United states.
novo no intention of raising the price
AN cxorbitant degree. ! am Feiiso..
satisfied to make II fair profit one Oh 'ns
donl and | shall do all possible to AVOID
."us;ny serious trouble to those wne
so,d short In fact. let some 90 'ne
othor day in order to save a few threa''
encd failures.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
ASKS FOR IMMENSE SUN.

Secretary Longs Estimate OF Money
Needed by the Navy.
WASHINGTON. Oct. IL. - Secretary
Long has completed his estimates for
the expenses of the navy during the
fiscal year ending June 80. 1901, and
Notwithstanding vigorous pruning on
the recommendations of chiefs OF bu'
reaus, is unable to reduce them below
S75, 900. 900.
None but absolutely necessary works
are provided for in the estimates; for
instance, no new dry docks have been
recommended by Rear Admiral NJ. l.
Endicott. chief Of the bureau OF yards
and docks. and the secretary mas MADE
no provision for any.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
COLVILLE RESERVATION OPEN
Eo"y Ten Thousand Homcssckcrs Make a
Mad Rush Acros. the Line.

fei'y Ten Thousand Homcssck.rs Make n
Mad Rush Across the Line.
REPUBLIC. Wash, Oct. l2-More
than 75Q, 900 acres Of land in the Col.
VILE reservation were thrown open to
settlement Wednesday. For many
weeks prospective homesteaders had
gathered In this vicinity waiting for
the signal to enter the promised land,
ana the opening saw II rush of fully 10.
OoO homcseekers. madly eager TO get
possession and set their stakes. Tho
settlers are chiefly from Illinois, In.
diana, Minnesota, Iowa and the D..
kotas.
The land opened to settlement EN-.
braces the north half Of the Colville
Indian reservation. which contains
about 800. 900 acres The country il
mountainous in character, with small
valleys. rolling hills and tablelands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
MANY WANT HOMESTEADS.
Rusn 70 File Claims an Dec. Promises
lSe Great.

Rusl to File Claims an Dec. . Pr"m'"r" :"
lSe Great.
CRooKsToN, Mimi, Oct. l2.-Ihe
oneninp Of the lands on the east side
~ tho White Earth reservation to
homestead fling. that will occur on
Dec 4. following the offering for sale
of that portion Of tho lands that have
h.on ciassed as pine lands. is already
attracting the attention OF homeseek'
.rs The tract to bc offered contains
.nr,o Of the finest agricultural lands in
the Red River valley, ana their open,
inc has been anticipated Tor severa'
Years by people who realize their value
for AGRICULTURAL purposes.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
REBEL LADRONES ACTIVE.
West Const Of the Island of Leyts In
state Of Turmoil.

west Const Of the Island of Leyts In
state Of Turmoil.
MANILA, Oct. l2.-The west coast OF
the island OF Leyte is i'll state OF tur.
moil. The rebel Ladrones are actively
plundering. General Mojica's officers
are surrcndering and his soldiers at
tempting 20 escape to Samarin are
being captured and his organization
broken up. The captured guerrillas
and Ladrones, when questioned. stated
that ON Oct. 8 80 American attacked 45
rebels. ritled their stronghold in the
Camarino province and routed them.
killing 10. Two Americans were killed
and three wounded.
Twenty men Of the Thirty.second in'
fantry in IN engagement on Oct. 10 IN
the Batan province had one man killed
and four wounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
THE BALLOON Exploded.
An Aeronnut Fails to His Death at Cay
Mills, Wis.

An Aeronnut Fails to His Death at Cays
~ Mills, Wis.
g MILWAUKEE, Oct. IA Sentinel
special from Gays Hills, Wis. says: y.
i. Deer, an aeronaut Of Chicago. fell ID
his death from balloon which nad
ascended TO a height Of 200 feet. The
ascension vas made at IL fair and was
witnessed by 5000 persons The bal
loon exploited aud fcii 80 feet before
the paracnuta opened and the suddca
jerk caused Deer to lose .lis hold. HIS
body fell, turning i'll the air aud slril.
ing on tie head and shoulders The
jaw, nose and arm were crushed and
Deer died IN less than two minutes.
This was his 32lst ascension during the
past IL years
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
ALL-WATER ROUTE.

'''' 'ompAny viii ship It's
!, ' Direct 1" England.
"ANp' Oct. lx.-The Carnegie
'1p'hy has taken tho first step
o 1nllding up of all water
y ,'on OF export steel from
= ! ports to Europe in charter.
!, ,eSseis to load with steel ut
n n - and steam through via
! "nu canal and the St. Law.
aan liverpool. The capacity is
~ !, tons each on l8 feet Of
,i,h > he intention to load each
MD ,ooo tons of steel at Con.
Ds III out at Montreal with
plla," VI wood pulp. Going through
nlr 'o canal the vessels will
+ - ieet. though Ia feet
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12

Don't be deceived Or humbugged by
people who claim the discovery OF some
hitherto unknown herb or root in swamps,
or on some mountain or prairie. for the
cure Of kidneys and bladder trubles.
Any doctor or druggist will tell you that
such claims are fraudulent. Foley's
Kidney Cure simply contains remedies
that are recognized by the most skilful
physicians as the best for these com
plants 50 don't be credulous or foolish,
CHRIS. SCHUTZ.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
north Dakota Prcsbyt.r,.r.

FARGO, N. d.. Oct. le.-The 18th
annual session of the Presby terian
synod OF North Dakota convened 4 nr;n :,
tnc day Tor three days session. Rev
sidney Stone OF Hunter was elected
moderator; Rev. Il. w. Day, Fargo
stated clerk; X. NJ. Carothcrs. Grand
Forks. temporary clerk.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12

Several New firms Will Try tn Got Con.
tracts for Ratticahips.

eoveral New Trims Will Try va Ocs NOue
tracts for Rstticahips.
WASHINGTON. Oct. l2.-Ihcre prom.
iscs to DO a lively competition for build.
ing the new battlcships and cruisers.
Several Of the shipbuilding industries
already have their representatives here
securing the specifications for the ships
preparatory to submitting bids. These
include some yards which thus Tar
have not done any government work.
The present low price of steel is ex-
pected by naval officials to result III
giving the government the advantage
Of low bids The builders state that
steel shapes and frames can be bought
now for l 7.l0 cents per pound. as
against 2is q short time ago.
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Nvnnllev MT Detroit.

DrrRo,r. Oct. l2.-John g. Woolley
and party concluded the run across
Michigan with meeting at the Light
Guard nrmory. Hon. Samuel Dickis
If Albion made the opening address tc
am audience of over 1000 persons. Vol
nov B. Cushing of Maine and Professor
v T.. Goodrich of Albion spoke. after
which Mr.. Woolley made q brief ad
dress.
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damaged the .,iann { anal.

BUFFALO. oct. la.-The ocean steam
ship Waccamau, bound down, damaged
two Of the gates OF the Welland canal
SO seriously that navigation on the
canal will probably have to be discon'
tnued for at least two days while re.
nalrs are being made.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
Foil n Hundred and Forty Feet.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis. Oct. l2.-
Frank Wood of Chicago was killed in.
stantly by falling from the roof OF the
new Great Northern elevator, a dis
tance Of l4O feet. He was rlvettlng
there when he lost his balance and fell
to his death.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12
''s"sclt Mt Fort WAYNE.

WAYNE, Ind. Oct. l2.-Gov.
roosevelt closed a busy days
|. Ma"ins three speeches in this
r."- the greatest number Of
= me aggregate who ever have
III Fort Wayne to listen to n
'oF political honors. He wns
"'so with three large parades.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12

The manufacturers OF Banner Salve
have authorized the undersigned to
guarantee it for burns. cuts. sores.
ulcers letter. eczema and all skin
diseases. Your money back if it dosen't
10 all that is claimed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12

mc.s' permitting tho taxation Of raj,
ROADS and other corporations on tho
Sasn value of their property, passed tho
mouse at noon. The Republican mo-.
Joslty IN the senate caucussed and 10
caded to dispose OF the Resolutions I..a.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-12

yo ,s,'tntional Amendments
N a', ".lch', Oct l2.-The joint
10 ~ y. lorlzing submission to
er &c g. the general election in
constitutional amend
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You little knew when fret We met.
That some day you would be
The lucky fellow IL choose to let,
Pay for my Rocky Mountain Tea.
FRANK C.. SMITH.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-09
JUSTICE WORCESTER EXAMINED.
STATE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD TAKES UP
APPOINTMENTS AT HIS COURT.

The State Civil Service Board met yesterday in
the Criminal Courts Building hear verbal CHARGES
against Justice Francis j. Worcester of the XIth
Municipal District Court. Samuel H. Ordway
appeared for the Board. Justice Worcester made
his own argument without counsel. President Cobb
said the proceeding was in a trial but
simply an inquiry for the informa ton of the Board
Justice Worcester said the required that there
should be informa ton in order to investigate
and asked to have that nforma ton. declaring tha
he was entirely ignorant upon the subject. He
asked for counsel TO be assigned TO him. saying
that his salary sufficient to live upon not
and Mr.. Ordway called him to the stand. despite his
violent protest and exception
In reply to questions he said he did know
whether not he was familiar with the Civil Ser
vice rules. but wished to obey them. He appointed
Frank MCGrath TO succeed Max Rechnitzer whose
term interpreter expired He had applied to the
Civil Service Board for candidates from eligible
list for three places. and told there was no
list. McGrath's appointment for thirty days
at the expiration OF which he advised by Sec
retary Phillips of the City Board TO make the
Max Rechnitzer, the Interpreter testified tha [
Justice Worcester told him he was obliged 10 re-
him because he under political obliga-
ttons and had TO take care of his friends
Samuel Is. Bovine, who held in Justice
Wcrcester's court attendant. said he had been
deposed because as Justice Worcester told him.
there strong demands upon him for Bovine s
place Both men had applied to the Supreme Court
for reins statement. but without success.
Several other witnesses testified having re-
ceiTed appointments. and declining them for one
reason and another. None, however. deposed TO
should decline and all said he had not told them
that he would give political preference TO anybody.
ponent's counsel concluded. The Board adjourned
without date. report will be filed at its discretion
New-York tribune., 1900-05-09
ORDERS FOR CAMP DUTY

Albany, May S.-Major General Roe to-day issued
the order detailing the various Organizations for
camp and field service this season at PeekskiU The
following the assignments:
From June to g. the 22d and seth regiments
From June to l6. the 9th and 18th regiments
from June 10 to %, the I'd Signal Corps the Sth
and list regiments. " ~
From June % to 30, the 47th and 14th resimnts
The organizations designated to take tour Of
field service lasting one week includes the Cd Sig
nal Corps, 2d Regiment and 10th Battalion OF the
Third Brigade. and the 4th Signal Corps 65th ReCi-
ment and the lst, I'd and Sd battalions of the
Fourth Brigade.
Each regiment on duty at the State Camp will be
required to perform field service
The following officers of Major General Roe's
staff are assigned to duty camp: Colonel Stephen
H. Oln and Iieutenant-C Colonel Frederick Phisterer
assistant adjutan generals; Lieutenant Colonel
William II. Chapir, Inspector; Lieutenant Colonel
\. g. Thurston, inspector of small arms practice
Colonel Nelson Fl. Henry, surgeon, and Majors
Louis II. Greer and John B. Holland
Captain Henry G. Lyon. 22d United States In
fantry. Is assigned to duty at the camp as acting
inspector. 100
Bands Of the National Guard when on duty with
their respective organizations. will NOT play the
Star Spensled Banner as part OF a medley They
will play il only piece by itself
New-York tribune., 1900-05-09
DEFENCE IN CGUR D'ALEyE CASE HEARD
ACTION OF GOVERNOR sTE1rNFNBERc AND TUT
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES PRAISED
BY COUNSEL.

Washington May S.-The argument for the de-
fence in the Cmur d'Alene investigat ton was made
to-day by John Cheney, representing the State of
Idaho and incidentally defending the course of the
United States military authorities He maintained
that the action of Governor Steunenberg in declar-
ing martial law and appealing for Federal aid was
justifable and in accordance with law The stories
OF bull PEN outrages, Mr.. Cheney declared were
largely imaginative and designed to poison the
mind of the public and to divert attention from, tho
imfamy of the blowing up of the Bunker Hill mill
rms ne asserted. was the consum mma ton of a con-
sptracy among "dynamiters" who for wears had
maintained reign of terror in the CceiIr d AIene
district The action of General Merriam through
out the disturbance was strongly approved as that
or nigh minded soldier seeking to do his duty
At the close of Mr. Cheney's argument the com
mttee decided to allow Mr.. Robertson the attorney
for the prosecution. half an hour Tomorrow after
noon TO reply TO the points made to-day
New-York tribune., 1900-05-09
WIRE DIRECTORS TO MEET TODAY
SUCCESSORS TO MEssRs sELIGMAN AND STRAUSS
LIKELY TO BE CHOSEN

Ihere was conference yesterday Of directors Of
the American Steel and Wire Company but the
object OF the gathering could be learned Later
IN the day an official of the company announced
mat meeting OF the Board would be held to-
day. for what purpose, however. he declared he
was unable to say. In the financial district this
was accepted as indication that successors to
Messrs Seligman and Strauss will probably be
selected the meeting
Clerks from the office OF Lamb q Voss vester5er
served subpenas upon several officials of the Steel
and Wire Company who are wanted as witnesses
to-day in the proceedings against Chairman Gates
IN the Centre-st. police court. Dispatches from
Jolet H.. reported the reopening of three of the
four mills Of the American Steel and Wire Company
In that city
Steel and Wire common stock yesterday sold be-
tween 1874 and 3612. closing 37ss net decline for
.ne day of ss per cent. The preferred closed al
76Ia, net loss Il per cent ~
A curious tale was set af1oat in Wall Street ves-
Ierday py somebody. purporting explain WHY
Thomas Doan had signed from the directoryy
or the American Steel and Wire Company with
Messrs: Sehgman and Strauss Monday. Mr.
Dolan is president of the United Gas Improvement
company, of Philadelphia which controls many
cording TO the story which was laughed at and
then fatty denied by interests in position to
speak with authority. Mr.. Dolans decision to re-
main in The Steel and Wire Board was the result
the latter agreed to deliver Mr. Dolan go ner
cent of the stock of the New Amsterdam Gas
company. thus enabling the United Gas Improve
ment Company to secure foothold in New York
now or whe.I Mr. Gates had come into control of
the New-Amsterdam. VA
New-York tribune., 1900-05-09
CIVIL SERTICE RULES AMENDED.
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT PROMPTLY Al
PROVES OF COMMISSIONS WORK.


PROVES OF COMMISSIONS WORK.
The State Civil Service Commission yesterday
morning to discuss various amendments To the
/ rules of Civil Service. 1t agreed upon certain
amendments and later in the day submitted them
| to Governor Roosevelt. who in the city. The
Governor approved of the Commissions action.
The rules have been amended to read as follows,
| the amendments being nclosed in parentheses:
Rule VIII. Section 1. Appointments shall be made
the competitive class that are not filed by promo
these rules by selection from those persons graded
highest on the (mOst nearly appropriately eligible
list resulting from open competitive examination
held by the Commission. except as herein otherwise
Sec. Whenever an appointing officer shall
grant a certificate from the Commission for an
in the competitive class he shall specify the title
cerifcation may be made from the proper eligible
list IIst or that when necessary proper eligible list
tive examina ton held for that purpose CThe sec
,tf retary shall hereqpon as soon as Ger
tn. eligible hist most nearly appropriate to such
persons if there be SO many. standing highest on
such eligible list i4dcating such Of them. if there
marines from the Army or Navy of the United
of this State together with the average percentages
and postofhce addresses of such persons. If the
q more than one vacancy at any time the secretary
with the addition of two names. No person shall
times to the same appointing officer for the
or similar position. except the request OF such
off1cer. unless the person certified is veteran
in which his name shall continue TO be GER
titled 80 long IL remains the eligible list under
these rulesJ
Sec. J. From the names of those certified
the ofncer shall make selection TO fill the vacancy
or vacancies, subject. however. the provision
the Constitution giving preference veterans.
Whenever the appointing officer who shall have
made requistion to fill a certain number of
vacancies shall appoint number smaller than
that or the vacancies named by him he shall not
make selection from the whole number certified
to him. but only from that number of stand
ing highest upon the list that would have been
certified to him had the requsition stated the
number OF vacancies which he actually filed
whenever an eligible list from which cert1cation
is to be made contains only such person
shall be eligible for appointment until additional
eigbles can be certified after competitive examna-
tion, but ma be appointed permanently in the
discretion of The appointing officer.)
ftule NV, Section l. The conduct of such
animation and the preparation of the eligible list
Sha be subject TO the general provisions of Rules
y and Xl. provided. however. that eligible
list for promotion shall be valid beyond one wear
GThe Commission shall certify from the eligible
list for promotion in the same manner provided
original appointment)