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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-03

When the water began to back up
against the sluice gates the tlmbers
were knocked away and the first water
from the Chicago rlver ran into the
canal. The engineers Of the sanitary
district have cut a channel 10 carry
30O, oVo cubic feet of water a minute.
but the water at first was allowed TO
flow into the canal at the rate Of only
1000 cubic feet a minute. The effect
OF turning 3pu. 900 cubic feet OF water
minute INTO IN" empty canal. would be
Ike the bursting of a reservoir and
wou.i tear away every bridge over the
canal and reck The contru!.in. works
~ Lockpori Therefor. the water will
De turned III gradually. Probably "A
Week will eiapse fore the canal j. full
uf water ANA Is carrying away the sew
age that now flows INTO the Chicago
rlvcr
An occasion that mlgh. have been
made one II III. most IuclLora u.e III the
cvrut:ul history OF Chicago was suf-
iered 10 pass uy un,nprovel because
the trustees 81 the sanitary district
were intent only Oh ;aeIr one great aim
the opening ~ the canal. Aside from
the trustee ami IL. engineers ot the
board. iheT" We're less than dozen
| spectators present.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-03
STORIES WERE TRUE.
Reporta or Hardships suffered ON the
Alauuens Cor roborAteA.

NANI,A. Jan. 3.--Colonel Petit,
commanding the Thirty-hrst infantry.
and Lieutenant Colonel Hayes. who
commanded the three companies Of that
regiment on board the transport Ma
nnenz. which arrived here Nov. %, and
reported terrible experiences at sea, the
steamer being classed as unseaworthy
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-03
fiLCIIER REPORTS.

'" na"d of Dosrs at saasy.
Los, sid" Lager.
|iy.a Jan. a.--I'he war office has
|Nn. we following from Cape
i'l"har reports through the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-03
OPENED WITHOUT CEREao;I.
Water Of Chicago River Quietly Turns:
Into the I8tg Drainage Canal

Water Of Chicago River Quietly Turns:
Into tho Htg DrainA.. Canal.
CHICAGO. Jan. 3-At = o'clock a. IN.
water was turned into !he $3} 900. OOJ
drainage canal. and began to flow to-.
wards Lockport, where it will fall into
the Despla ..es river, and thence.
through the Illinois and Mississippi
rivers to the Gulf Of Mexico. What is
termed by the canal engineers, the
collateral channel" has been for some
time completed from the Chicago river
In the southwestern part Of the city to
within Is feet OF the main channel Of
the canal This lj-foot wall of earth
with the two sluice gates behind it has
been all that has kept the Chicago river
and Lake Michigan out of the canal.
At 10 o'clock Monday night. a steam
dredge began TO cut away this wall Of
earth and few minutes before y
o'clock the water in the collateral chan
mel was against the sluice gates and
only few inches ot timber remained
to be removed before Chicago was to
realize her dream Of years and see the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
PROSECUTION OF JESTER.
Report That 1t L. to be Abandoned
l. Denied

The st. Louis Republic Of Sunday
says: Dispatches from Mexico, Mo-,
say it lie reported that John W. Gates,
Of Chicago, brother OF Gilbert Gates,
intends to abandon the prosecution Of
Alexander Jester, who IL charged with
the murder of Gilbert Gates twenty
nine years ago.
Ohss. P. johnson, who 10 one Of the
attorneys retained 10 prosecute Jes-
ter, denies the report. The cas- is
set for trial at New London, Mo. Gov.
johnson says ID win 20 TO trial July Q
and that there is no foundation fer
the report OF the abandonment OF The
prosecution. John W. Gates does not
wish to appear at the trial,
but the prosecution viii be pushed
inst the same, Gov. Johnson de-
clares.
Jester escaped from jail twenty
nine years ego while under indict-
ment on . charge OF murder, and was
only arrested eighteen months ago.
he had his preliminary examination
last year,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
THE Ledger NEVER sAIp IT.

This Item from the Mexico LEDGER
10 going the rounds OF Missouri news
papers-especially among Republican
papers, which ara making political
capital Of Il:
ave understand that the railroads
OF Missouri adopted the policy OF not
issuing transportation to the delegates
to any Of the convention, except the
Democratic nominating convention"
Just where the LEDGER obtained
any snch information, we do not know.
Bot we do know that II was mIsin-
formed. The delegates from Lincoln
county 10 the Republican State con-
vention rode On . Wabash pass, 90 We
were crsdltably Informed. It is
reasonable to conclude that other
county delegations OF Republican
faith were similarly favored. The
truth lie that the railroads issue passes
90 delegates Of all parties to all their
State gatherings, IN request. We do
not think such favors should be asked
for or accepted. Bat the Democratic
party is no more guilty than the Re-
publican and we wonder that q Demo-
cratic paper would print such an IN
Hisuation.-Troy (Mo.) Free Press.
The Free Press and doubtless other
Democratic papers have miSqucted
the LEDGER, not Intentionally, how
ever. The LEDGER never said nor
inslnuated any suhch stuff. The daily
LEDGER OF May IS contained the
following editorial whish speaks for
itssif:
We understand that the railroads Of
Missouri have adopted the policy Of
not issuing transportation 10 the dele
gates 10 any Of the conventions, sx-
ospi 10 the Republican and Demo-
cratic nominating conventions. We
repeat again that we would like 70 zee
the Representatives Of the Democrats
party pay their fare 70 and from all
conventions. We wouid then hear lees
about the influence Of The railroad
nlebby." There i : good deal Of
bunoomb IN this talk about railroad
railroad Lobby" and
railroad "~corruption, = bat iaat aalong
As Democrats party lesaers AK for
passes and contributions from the
companies he companies
have fright 70 expect srmetning IN
'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
Was II Minels.

"rhe marvellous cure Of Mrs. RenA
J. Stout Of consumption has created
intense excitement in Oammack,
Ind. writes Marion Stewards leading
druggist Of Muncie, Ind. "5be only
weighed 20 pounds when her doctor
in Yorktown said she must soon die.
Then she began 70 uss Dr. Kings
New Discovery and gained 81 pounds
IN weight and was completely cured"
Il has cured thousands Of hopeless
cases, and Is positively guaranteed to
curt all throat, chest and lung dis
eases. SOC and 81. Trial bottles free
ct J. p. Llewsllyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

THE LEDGER is informed that the
Mormon missionaries are still prose-
lyting in Mexico and vicinity. Wheth-
or OF not they are making converts to
their doctrine lie not known to rs;
but in the name of good government,
morality and decency it is hoped they
are not. The LEDGER believes In
personal liberty to everyone in mat
ters of religion and all else, but would
utter a word of warning to those who
would accept the "religion" Of the Lat
tsr-Day Prophets. OF the various re-
ligions OF earth to day the Mormon
doctrine lie furthest from containing
any elements Of the true theology,
and It must be q weak-minded, ire
sponaible person who accepts their
faith. When approached by these
missionaries they should be told that
the religion of Jesus Christ is ALL
sufficient for mankind. They can be
gently but firmly dealt with and given
to thoroughly understand that Mex
leo ID no place for them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
TRUSTEES SALE.

WHEREAH, Mary J. Tomllnson :
b. r. Tomllneon. her husband, Y
their certain deed OF trust, dated "
tober IA, 1895, and hled for recofo 7
the once Of the Recorder of deco :
trusts and mortgages In and fof y
drain county, No., on the 10th dsy
October, 1899, and recorded IN ;.
once In book Is, ct page 497, conts
ed 10 the undersigned trustee the :
lowing described real estate, sltua'-
In Audrain county, Mo-, to-wit: .
All Of the east half OF block "
Beatty'a addition 10 Mexico, No.
lots 122, l23, 12f and 1876 Of said bloo.
each being 60 by ia feet and ia the g
ground conveyed 10 the said MAI! !
Tomllnson by J. J. Hadsn and ons
D. desd dated November ID, lsfh
corded In deed book No. 20 81
11st IN once Of RecordeF Of Deco.
said county Of Audrs{ In, which
conveyance vas made ID trust e
cure the payment Of the prom
note IN said deed OF trust desof
snds whereas, said note fsemslns
and unpaid; now, therefore, st.sss
guest OF the legal owner 80 hoiaz
said note, and BY authorityS pf ths
vision Of said deed Of trt2st, =
undersigned trustee, win. -
Friday, the Goth Day Of SlA
proceed TO cell the property
Tore described at pubile ven
highest bidder Tor cash.
tfont aoor Of TIE Court HonaN'
uisy o. MEXICO, Missouri, bstk&
hoqrs OF nine O'Clock in the
I'D I'VE O'Clock In the sftefSEe
tnat day, 10 satisfy said debt lf'
expenses OF executing this
trusL 8. II. IOuk
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
White Man Turned Yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt By the
friends Of Il. A. Hogarty, OF Lexing-
ton, KY, when they saw he was turn
ing yellow. His skin slowly changed
color, also his eyes, and he suffered
terribly. His malady was Yellow
Jaundice. BE was treated by the best
doctors, but without benefit. Then he
was advised to try Electric Bltters,
the wonderful stomach and liver
remedy and he wFltes; "Aiter taking
two bottles / was wholly cured" A
trial proves its matchless merit tor all
stomach, Liver and kidney troubles.
Only SOC. Sold BY }. r. Llewellyn,
druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
The Silver Republicans.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 2.-The av-
erage visitor here is utterly forgetful
OF the fact that two national conven-
tions are 10 progress In Kansas City.
The Silver Republicans have head
quarters and badges and banners, but
at their headquarters there is nothing
to Indicate that they are Republicans.
Hence u is both confnsiug and ANUS
ing to watch the Democrats pour into
q room under the sign "Nebraska
Delegation and bear them talk
Democracy until the delegation" Ia
compelled to announce "You UNDER
stand, gentlemen, that this Is the
headquarters Of the Silver Republican
delegation from Nebraska"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
RE1rERAT1ON NOT NECESSARY
Overwhelming Majority Favcrs Gen
eral Affirmation of the Silver
Plank.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 1.-To-day
did not bring the two conflicting
points Of discussion much carer set
Element.
A poll Of the delegates who have
arrived In advance OF the full dele
cations shows that 500 Of the total
delegacy OF the convention win favor
q general affirmation Of the Chicago
platform.
There viii be 102 who Will inAlat on
IL specific repetition OF the oliver
Two hundred and thirty are not yet
represented In Kansas City and can
not he counted, though q great ma
jority are known TO agree with the
plan OF general affirmation.
Notwithstanding this preponder-
ance, there is q feeling that Mr. Bryan
may force his own opinion upon the
convention.
A number Of influential leaders will
press the Kansas silver plank before
the Committee on Resolutions.
The generalparty situation IL one of
harmony. The eastern delegates are
ready to acquiesce in what the con-
vention may do. The western and
southern delegates wish to be concilia-
tory in the platform aud represent the
east with the vics-presidency.
No vice-presidentisl candidate 90
far overshadows other possibilities.
Hill intimates that be will not let his
name be used. New York says that 1t
probably win unite on Danforth. But
there 10 no certainty about what New
York wants or whether II wants the
vice-preaidentIal nomination at all.
II is now considered as among the
matters decided that Mayor Rose, OF
Milwaukee, viii be temporary chair
man and Congressman james d.
Richardson, Of Tennessee, permanent
chairman.
Senator Jones probably will be again
chairman OF the National Committee.
In the Missouri delegation there
will be no hght on Governor Stone
for member of the National Com
mittss, but the opposition claim ability
to keep him Oh the Committee on
Resolutions.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
If You FOUND
A POCKETBoOK...

You would not get it much
cheaper than you can get one
from us. You will be sure to
find what you want here, as our
line OF Pocketbooks and Purses
is very complete ; in fact, our
stock is too large, so for a short
time we will sell any book or
purse in stock at greatly reduc-
ed prices- We have quite a num-
Der Of good books that we will
price at much less than cost.
FRENCH & GARRETT,
Prescription Druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
HILL CoNFERs WITH BRYAN.
The Interview Lasts TIL Nearly Mid
night-Hm Approves Bry-
ans Views.

LINCOLN, June I.--James Creslman,
telegraphing to the New York Jour-
nal to-day, says:
Ex-senator Hin was in Mr.. Bryan's
house tonight and the proposed DEM
ocratic platform was read to him from
beginning to end.
Mr.. Hill does not assent to every
phrase IN the platform, but he has
made it plain that he ss pleased with
the document as q whole.
Mr.. Hin came to Lincoln In response
to q note written to him by Mr.. Bry-
an, saying that IL the New York
leader could ind 1t convenient to
come ne would be glad to see him.
The two leaders have had q frank
talk. AS Mr.. Bryan read the draft Of
the platform to Mr.. Hill, each plank
was discussed fully and fairly.
II is now quite certain that there
will be no struggle over the platform
on the moor OF the convention. Mr..
Hin told Mr.. Bryan that New York
state would be carried this year by
the Democratic party and that his
only desire was TO secure q platform
that would draw conservative votes
10 support the ticket,
The first four pages OF the platform
are devoted to imperialism and 4 de-
Tense Of the Declaration OF Indepen-
dence.
The second plank reafirms the Chi
cago platform In whole and In part, in
letter and in spirit, and renews the
demand for the free coinage Of silver
and gold at the ratio Of 10 to /, with
out waiting for the aid or consent OF
any other nation.
The reaflrmation of the Chicago
platform and the declaration In favor
Of free silver are contained in the
same short plank.
In reply to Mr.. Hills argument for
the omission Of the ratio, Mr.. Bryan
said that the Democratic party could
not afford to evade the question. The
true policy wac to be boldly honest.
1t will be remembered that 1t was
Mr.. Hill who made the principal
speech In the ohicago convention
against the ratio of ls to /, and thatit
was Mr.. Bryan's famous reply that
made him the democratic gominee
for President. The two men have not
met since 1896 until to-day.
The plank on militarism is power
fully written. 1t points out the dan
ger Of q large, permanent standing
army as q possible menace to the
liberties OF the American people.
Another plank fsvors direct legisIa-
ton by the people, another name
for which lie 'inltiative and referen-
dum.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
Omesu Elected.

At q business meeting OF the B. Y,
p. U. Of the Baptist Church last night
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing six months:
Albert Stewart, President.
Misc Virginia Yancey, Vice. Presi.
dent.
Miss Bessie Wright, Secretary.
Miss Florence KEENAN,, Correspond.
ing Secretary.
James Roy Key, Treasurer.
Miss Bessie Griffin, Organist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
A TEXAS WONDER.
HalPa Great Discovery.

One small bottle OF HaIl's Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism and all irregu-
larfties OF the kidneys and bladder in
botE men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles IN children. II not sold
By your druggist will be sent by mail
on receipt OF 81. One small bottle is
two months treatment, and will cure
any cast above mentioned. DR.. E.W.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o. box go,
st. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Bold By all druggists and Buckner 4
whitney, Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

FULTON No., Julyl-The CONNER
cial Club of Fulton met Friday night
and decided to hold q street fair on
September Is, q and Is. The street
fair committee reported that they had
received $4,000 In private subscriptions
to further the cause and TO secure
entertainment for the occaeiou.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

A PRESS DISPATCH from Lincoln,
Neb,, the home of W ]. Bryan, says:
Hill came but he did not conquer.
The cooling of the great New Yorker
had no effect on Bryan. The latter
still insists upon the l6 to l paragraph
of the Chicago platform being lifted
bodily and inserted in the Kansas
City resolutions ae new matter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

st. Louis NO., June Is, 1sos.-ThIe Is
to certify that my wife has been
troubled with pain In her back and left
hip for years and that in less than ten
days after taking DR.. E. W. Hall's
Kidney Medicine all pain has left and
she feels like q new woman.
ID. W. CARLISLE,
Clerk NJ, K. q T. r. R.. 1osN. Broad
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

ROOSEVELT lie nov on dress parade
In the west. "Teddy" is q splendid
candidate, but the conservative people
Of the country will contemplate the
possibility of his accession to the
presidency with dismay. His ag-
gressive manner OF carrying a chip on
his shoulder, while excellent to catch
votes, would be destructive Of the
interests OF the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

P. A. Danforth, Of LAGRANGE, Co.,
suffered for Elk months with . fright
full running sor on his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnics Bslve wholly
cured It in i've days. For ulcers,
wounds, piles, it's the best saIve In
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only
rs cents. Solo BY J. p. Llewellyn,
druggist
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

Is envied By al whose stomach and
liver are out of order. But such should
know that DR.. Kings New Life Pile
give 3 splendid appetite, sound digss-
ton anda regular bodily habit that
insures perfect health and great
energy. Only IS cents at J. r. Lew
ailyn's drug store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

CROPS throughout Audrain are in
most excellent shape and with con-
tinued favorable weather the corn
yield will be immense. This lie what
1t takes to make Mexico boom.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

Mr.. OMAR d. GRAY, editor of the
Sturgeon Leader, is an applicant, we
understand, for the position OF
Supervisor of Building and Loan AS
sociations, lately held by his father,
now deceased. Mr.. Gray is eminent
ly qualified for the place and has q
host OF friends throughout the State
who would like to see him secure
the position.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

TEE question OF the hour; Who
will receive the nomination at Kansas
City for the Vice-P residencys Who
ever he lie, his views will thoroughly
coincide with those of Hon. W. ].
Bryan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, July 2.-The
city water works reservoir burst early
this morning, sending mort than 1oo,-
00o,0oo gallons Of water down upon :
thiokly populated district.
Many houses and barns were washes
sway. ne damage done amounts e
Of thousands Of dollars.
Three blocks square are affected.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

THERE need be no fear of the small
pox spreading In Mexico. Mayor
Potts and the city authorities are Civ
ing the matter all the attention neces-
sary to insure safety to the public,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

THERE lie stiIl over S, 900, 900 In the
Cuban treasury. The emigration OF
office -holders from the United States
will probably amount TO q rushas soon
as this fact lie generally known.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
AdministratOr's NOtios

Notice is hereby given that letters
81 administration upon the estate Of
Benz. +. Burton, deceased, have
been granted the undersigned by ths
Probate Court Of Audrnln ConnIv.
Missouri, bearing date June n, ia0o.
vi persons having claims against
salu estate are requested 70 exhibll
tnem TOT allowance 10 the admiuIslrs-
trlA within a year after date Of
granting l~etters, or they may be pre-
ciuded from any bsnent OF such eaists
and u such claims be not exhIhsesl
within two years from the data thse
VIII be forever barred.
MATTE q. BURTON.
is.st Admlnlstrntrlx.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

Deering Roller and Ball bearing
mowers. we csn nonestIy say, We
have never furnished a roller or a ball
to replace defective or worn ones
since we have been handling the
Deering machine.
RERRIa a QAuTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05
THREE BIG OCEAN LINERS AND
MUCH EEw YORK PROPERTY
DESTROYED.
BELIEVED 200 PERSONS PERISHED.
Visitors, Crews and LengshOrsmen are
Psnned In by Walls Of Flames
and Forced to Death by
Drowning-Frightfa
Disaster.

NEW YORK, June So.-Hundreds Of
persons perlshed by fire aud water,
scores mort we're injured, three great
ocean liners were destroyed and mil
lions OF dollars in property went up in
smoke this afternoon In the greatest
holocaust New York has ever known.
The fire started shortly betore 4
O'Clock in one of the piers of thu
North German Lloyd Steamship Dom.
pany in Hoboken. Before those on
the spot fairly realized Il, i've acres
Of piers vert in flames, and the de.
struction Of three steamships was
begun.
The Saale, survivor Of many mig
fortunes, freed from her berth ct the
North German Lloyd pier, drifted
down the Hudson 70 9 fery end, CAR
rying with her cores OF helpless men,
trapped in her hull.
The Bremen, built only three years
ago, lie now q hopeless wreck, with II
men, who vert compelled to man the
pumps TO save themselves from
drowning, held prisoners In her hold.
1t was impossible to save the new
f~reighter Main, and she was burned
at her pier. Late tonight pounding
was heard on the inside OF the Main.
The sound came from the vessels
aftercabin, where, 1t is supposed,
some poor fellows Of her were
cut of by the flames and left to die
IN this fiery furnace. There is no
possible way to rescue these unfort-
unstes tonight, as the ship is q mass
Of glowing steel, and 80 hot that the
rescuers cannot approach close enough
to render aid.
Flames seized the big Kaiser VIII
helm der Crosse, also OF the North
German Lloyd Line, but she was
dragged away by tugs and the fire
extinguished after considerable DAM
age had been done.
Noho VI tHcoS Ncooci1 W0Ao uooACof
the company assuming ali risk. At
least sixty bodies are believedto be
in the saale, and many more r pre-
sumably still In the river. On the
Bremen the ships carpenter, who es-
capped, counted more than 100 dead.
Tugs and other craft FASTENED 10
rescue the several hundred persons
imprisoned on the burning ships, but
in many the heat drove them
back, and, helpless, they saw scores
OF men perish before their eyes.
Hospitals in Hoboken and New
York are hlled with the injured and
the bodies OF some OF the dead are
piled up In wooden boxes In Hoboken.
bodies have been re-
covered.
The IRE RACED the buildings on the
steamship piers, and the property.
damage is placed at SO, 100000. As TO
the loss of life, estimates differ, but IL
IL thought that not more than 200
persons persisted.
The fire provided q striking specta-
Gle, and was witnessed by half q mill
lien persons from the water front and
on passing steamers.
THTRTY-sKyKN REscUKp.
Captain J. Mirow, Of the Saale, IL
reported to have been burned to death
In his ship, and his chief oficer IL also
missing. Thirty-seven mem wsr res
cued from the Saale, but the heat vas
too great 10 continue the work, and
the ship sank with men and women
calling for help.
The chief engineer OF the Bremen
is believed to have perished.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

Sexton Hulen has the cemetery
looking in nne shape. The grass has
been cut, which adds greatly to the
appearance OF the place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

AeUINALDo win please excuse ne II
we Americans do not xiii him this
week, as we are busy with the Obi
ueee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

III HUNG CHANG acts nc II he were
waiting to Q which side would come
out on top before declaring himself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

THE situation In China was 90 grave
that the administration did not think
OF sending Gen. otls.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

IT Is not likely that Kruger viii sur
render until he gets to the end OF the
railway line.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

A MAN will be chosen for Vice.
President at Kansas City who will
help elect Bryan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-07-05

The Democrats in convention In
Kansas City "a be relied upon 10 do
The right thing.