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Evening journal., 1900-09-04
SEWALL A VICTIM OF APOPLEXY;
BRYAN'S TACT AVERTS A PANIC

Bath, Ne, Sept Arthur Sewall,
Democratic candidate for vice-presi-
dent in 1S96,is critically i'll at his Sum
mer home, at Small Point He was
seized with apoplexy at 10 o'clock on
Evening journal., 1900-09-04

Sunday night, and last midnight had
not regained consciousness. It was
stated by the physicians that there
was absolutely no hope for his recov-
cry, Ills death is expected at any mo-
ment, and he probably will not come
out of the stupor in which he has lain
since he was stricken. The family is
about the bedside awaiting the end.
Evening journal., 1900-09-04
FIFTY STRIKERS OBTAIN WORK
Finishers Employed in the Johnson Ferge
Works

John Forge started up on on double
time system last evening and about
fifty Of the striking finishers of the
Diamond State Steel works have OBJ
tained positions there. The mill has
no tbeen runnig double turn for some
time but probably viii continue for
some months.
Evening journal., 1900-09-04
'FRONT.' wheel Came or

One of the front wheels Of wagon
belonging TO Mr.. Watson came OF onI
Market street between Fourth and
Fifth streets this morning. Car traffic
was delayed for fifteen minutes.
Evening journal., 1900-09-04
Night school

Penmanship, Bookkeeping, Short
hand. Typewriting, Arithmetic, etc.
taught at Goldey Night School, Eighth
and Market, beginning October 1. Call
or send for circular
Evening journal., 1900-09-04
20 Hold Unio.

70 Hold Union Experience Meeting
o Wednesday evening there win be
a Union experience meeting in Mt
Pleasant Church. Bellevue, IN which
pastors and members Of several ada
cent churches are 70 sneak.
Evening journal., 1900-09-04
DeIogallon Kelurns From chIeago

Members Of the Delaware delegation
to the National Encampment of the G.
A, r., IN Chicago arrived home yester-
day. The banner for the post in this
state having the most men in line, was
brought home by DUPONT Post, Of this
city.
Evening journal., 1900-09-04
10 HOLD q Rnznnr

Members OF the Woman's Auxiliary
OF The Y. M. c. A., have made final ar
rangmements for a bazaar to be held
in the New-Century Club building on
the evenings Of November Is, 16 and
II.
Evening journal., 1900-09-04
FIXING RESPONSIBILITY
FOR EXCURSION TRAIN HORROR
AT HATFIELD On SUNDAY
General Manager SWeigard Says The Fog Was Primary
Cause But He Believes Groves, Train Dispatcher,
Waited Too Long in Sending Orders When
lie Knew Condition Of Wires
FINED FOR ASSAULT
Judge Bali Assessed John Gawiosk
S25 and costs

In City Court this morning Judge
Ball fined John Gawiosh s25 and costs
for assault and battery.
John and a friend OF his got on a
spree yesterday and also got into an
alteration with another man. The re-
suit was that several beer glasses were
thrown.
For being drunk and disorderly John
Tobin was fined $40 and costs. Charles
Scott assault and battery received a
similar fine Henry Butler. assault and
battery was dismissed with costs Wal
ter Scott incorriglble was sent to the
Ferris School.
Evening journal., 1900-09-04

BY the explosion Of a gasoline stove
in the house of Mrs. Mary A. Lynch a
slight fire occurred last evening.
Evening journal., 1900-09-04

Continued on Third Page.l
Evening journal., 1900-09-04

If THE EVENING JOURNAL
we're not a good newspaper the
circulation would not have in
creased 3O2S since April Ist, last.
sssso0oe00S~se0eOsoee0ss0s
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

Character is tested, and the future is
shaped according TO the dominating
principles developed and accomplished.
This is truth worthy OF careful con.
sideration on the part OF parents and
teachers, or OF those who are honored
with being guides or moulding factors
OF the rising generation. Let the mind
and heart be opened to the best influ-
ences, and the starting points in life
be along the lines that tend TO the
highest and worthiest exertions and
realizations.-B. Telegram.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
EITHER PHONE.


The Prsfessor's EScaped Bucteria.
He was apparently an old ulan. wore
large spectacles and carried small
ed. Professor Redd. Chicago" He en-
tered the waiting room OF a suburban
station and deposited the satchel care
lessly near the ice cooler. Suddenly
those near saw the satehel fall and
heard the sharp tinkle OF breaking
glass. The old man picked up the glass
and muttered ordinations of distress.
from Brazil" be said.
what were they" inquired some
one In the sympathetic crowd.
"Germs!"
"Whatr'
Bacteria OF a strange Brazilian fe-
YER"
Quick. man! Crush them with your
footy
81 can't. sir. They are now 6oating
around in the air"
There was a moment OF horror. Then
there was a rush, and little later the
old man was the only occupant Of the
waiting room. A window was raised
from the outside.
"Just let them out easy, Pete" eau
toned voice
And the bogus professor obeyed.
Satchels. grips and cases went through
the window. After he had finished col.
lecting the professor followed the
booty. His false beard fell back In the
room. but he did not attempt TO reclaim
IL. The arrival OF their train prompted
those outside TO venture in for their
baggage. II had vanished, and the
black beard told the tale. - Chicago
News
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
trou bles as we'll as women, and all fee
the results in loss OF appetite, poisons
In the blood, backache, nervousness
headache and tired, listless, rundown
feeling. But there's no need to feel
like that J w. Gardner, Of Idaville
Ind says: Electric Bitters are just
the thing for a man when he don't care
whether he lives or dies. 1t gave me
new strength and good appetite. |
can now eat anything and have new
lease on life" Only so cents at CON-
NELL BROS. Drug Store. Every bot
tie guaranteed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

Get ready for New Years. How?
BY taking an inventory at the close OF
this month to find out just how you
stand, so as to start the new century as
nearly square" as possible. BY look
Ing over tue past to zee wherein you
have failed and wherein you have sue
coded, and why, SO that you ay make
the most OF those things that have led
to success and avoid the causes OF fail
ure He is indeed a dull person who
will not profit by such personal in
Quiry,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Council Chamber, Friday Dec. 81, 1900.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Francisco
Roll call: present Aid. Morse. Jersey, Curtis
Fisher. "a. Absent Md Barker, Avery, (2)
Minutes of the last meeting as read were ap
proved.
Aid Barker takes his seat.
Moved by Aid. Morse, seconded by Aid Fish
er, that the street commissioner be instructed
to purchase tamarac plank and replank the
Bridge street bridge eight feet through the cen
ter which motion prevailed.
Yeas:-Ald. Morse, Barker, Jersey Curtis
Fisher, 5).
Nays:--none.
Aid Avery takes his seat.
Moved by Aid Jersey, seconded by Aid. Cur
lis that the following bills be allowed and or
ders drawn for same, which motion prevailed
Yeas:-Ald Morse, Barker Avery, Jersey,
Curtis, Fisher. (6).
Nays None.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

Typographical errors often occur and
some OF them hit the mark pretty hard.
A local paper 10 reciting the life aud
funeral OF prominent citizen after
mentioning the fact that the" good cit
izen" carried no life protection, con-
cluded the article as follows:--" A long
procession OF people followed the re-
mains to their last roasting place"
Every one is entitled TO his just reward
and no comments are necessary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
AIKEN Clear RrnIn.

Your best feelings, your social posi-
ton or business depend largely on the
perfect action OF your Stomach aud
Liver. DR.. Kings New Life Pills give
increased strength, a keen, clear
brain, high ambition. A % cent box
will make you feel like a new being.
Sold by CoNNELL BROS, Druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
For Iioar.eness

Benz. Ingerson, Of Hutton, Ind, says
he had not spoken a word above a
whisper for months, and one bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. II Is used largely by speakers
and singers. Take no substitute.
w. |. BENEDICT.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
Paid Dear for his Leg.

ID. B. Blanton OF Thackerville, Tex,
In two years paid over $500 90 TO doc
tors TO cure Running Sore on his
leg. Then be wanted to cut IL off. but
he cured it with one box of Bucklen 3
Arnica Salve. Guaranteed cure for
Piles. 25 cts u box. Sold by
CoNNELL BROS, Druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

The Detroit Free Press publishes a
statement To the effect that the total
expenses OF the executive Office during
Governor Pingree's four years ad min.
istrstion was s2l 500. ls, while the total
expenses Of Governor Rich's four years
administration was only "a, 406 10.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

A cold, cough or la grippe can be
"nipped in the bud with dose or two
OF Foley's Honey and Tar Beware OF
substitutes. w. l. BENEDICT.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

Moved by Aid. Curtis, seconded by Aid. Bark.
er that the sum OF 1880 be transferred from
the contingent fund To the bridge fund and s10O
from the fire fund to the street fund, which mo-
ton prevailed.
Yeas:-Ald. Morse Barker Jersey, Curtis,
Fisher. (5)
Nays:-None.
On motion council adjourned
GEO. w. MoUIToN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

Partial payments puzzle the school
boy, and the older he gets the more
they worry him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

l, NJ. A. Reed, cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state.
ment Is true TO the best of my knowledge and
belief NJ A. REED, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 26th
day OF December, 1900.
CHAs. BROWN,
Notary Public
CORRECT-Attest; l.. L. HOLMES,
T.. X. SPENCER,
FRANK r. CHASE.
Directors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
FLOUR

Portland Milling Co. per
100 pounds .......$2 oc
GOOD as Gold" paten. per
100 pounds. .... 2 &c
Buckwheat Flour per 100
pounds ............ ? 2s
Graham patent per 100 lbs. 90
"Wheat Grits &c per pound.
THE best breakfast food)
All orders for Coal and Wood
receive prompt attention.
Bedding Feed and Fuel Co.
BRIDdB ST.
y2-2R
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

/, Chas. 5. Felch, cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state.
ment is true TO the best of my knowledge and
belief. CHAS. =. FELCH, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
2ith day OF Dec 1900.
CHARLES BROWN
Notary Public.
CoRRECT-Attest: III. j. LEONARD,
w. p HETHERINGTON,
T.. T.. FALES.
Directors
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27

Peptorene Tablets regulate ana cure
disordered stomach. % cts. per box.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or THE
BELDING SAVINGS BANK

at Bedding Michigan ut the close OF business
Dec. 18th, 1900 as made 10 the Commissioner OF
Banking department
RESOURCES.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or THE
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK

at Bedding, Michigan, at the close Of business
Dec 18th, 1900, as made TO the Commissioner
Of the Banking Department.
RESOURCES
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-12-27
These May Remain.

The president will make every effort
consistent with his position to have
Secretary Root remain In his cabinet
as secretary OF war or have him accept
some other portfolio. Secretary Hitch
cock will probably remain in the cabi-
net for a portion OF the next term at
least. The general belief In all direc-
tions is that Secretary Wilson will hold
his present place by the wish Of the
president.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
DUE TO ANERR0R
Present Complication in Chinese
Situation the Result of q
Cable Blunder.
United States in a False PO-
sitiOn Because of the Mis-
understanding.
Attempt to Straighten Matters
Out Seems Difficult of Ac-
compli>hment.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2O.-No change
in the Chinese situation has been re.
ported TO the state department. The
complication is really curious, and can
only be ascrlbed TO some sort Of error
III telegraphic transmission, in the
translation or retranslation Of messages
into cipher, or to an absolute mlsun.
derstandlng on the part Of the recip.
tents Of some Of the latest dispatches
exchanged between Peking and the
foreign capitals and Washington. 1t
seems. according to the latest view.
that the United States government, far
from seeking to induce the British gov.
ernment and the others interested to
accept the term ".rrevocable" as de.
timing the purposes of the powers il
| dealing with China, actually intended
TO take exactly the opposite view CT the
matter Through the aforesaid error,
however. the british government,
which also objected to the use Of the
word "lrre vocab.e' was led to believe
that the United States government de.
sired the word TO remain. After a
| AouS uc4dy ~ CDIlstutci W dCCcpG tAC
word. But this Is what our govern.
ment does not want. Now the ex.
changes, which are proceeding rapidly,
i,re with purpose on the part OF our
government, to get rid of the ''lrrevo.
cable" idea. but il begins to appear
that this Is going to be difficult Of ac-
com pll shment, tor even Great Britain,
though accepting the word against its
original judgment, appears now dis.
posed 10 allow it to remain.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
Unable TO FORM A CABINET.

Administration Of Public Affairs In Chill
Practically Paralyzed.
New YORK, Dec. 2O.-A dispatch to
The Herald from Valparaiso. Chlll,
seys:
Inability of the various political ele'
wants TO form o new cabinet has prac.
tically paralyz zed the administration OF
nnb,ic affairs. Much damage to the
country has resulted and the crisis has
caused great discomfort.
President Errazuriz is at his country
residence awaiting the result OF pro-
tracted endeavors Of the political lead'
ers to reconcile their differences. His
hope is that they will agree upon
ministry in harmony with the aspira-
tious of ali parties regarding the presi.
dental electoral convention.
His opinion is that this body should
be composed Of the moderate and hb'
eral elements Of the country.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20

uksgiving Service In Connection With
Roberts Reception Abandoned

Service In Connection With
Roberts Reception Abandoned.
Io>poN. Dec. .0-Aft.r arranging
! thanksgiving service on Jan 3, in
Paul's cathedral III connection with
+, return of Lord Roberts from South
.r!ca and nnnouncln. the route Of the
ees,ion, the government has an.
l.accd that the service has been
..ndUned Tor tie reason that IL was
J. ~i4.ercd desirable 10 defer II general
IF. t.t.s.lvlng until tie close Of the OF.
...lons III Africa. Upon arriving IN
#ut.on General Roberts Will be met
tie priEcc OF Wa.es and other eA.
itl personages. and will so direc, tc
c nklngham palace.
] I.9rd Salisbury, III n speech III Lon.
ii Tuesday, made u reference TO the
ar, saying:
"If we mean that the glory Of Eng.
nj shall not suffer tarnlsh we must
Not Allow Our En"rt. to >iack"n
It'll the great enterprise in which we
= engaged is carried through. We
. speaking now at time Of some
lxlety. We do not know exactly
La, Is taking place. and we earnestly
,pe that the issue Will bo better than
i beginning. but We have to push IT
rough"
III view Of the seemingly alermist
NJ Of some Of the prime minister $
'eylous utterances il would. perhaps.
easy to cxa.gcraic the significance
ms words. but the cancellation OF
j. preparations 10 receive GENERA!
ebcr,s Oh his return TO England Is a
tay indication that the government
allzes that the near future Is full OF
certainty, and that the moment Is
for public display OF
i. -rlorificution.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20

Michael yrc2cy Of II. fiui Victim nf
i.lood Poisoning.

Michael Ireacy Of Il. fiui u Victim Of
Flood Poisoning.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 20 Michael Treacy
of Brown, Ircacy 4 Co. died al his
home. 6o9 last Third street, at $3.50
o'clock y. m About two weeks ago he
began 10 suffer pam in the thumb OF
his right hand. He did not think II all
serious al hrst. but soon was troubled
so much that he consurtd physician:
The physician saw at once that blood
poisoning had set III and acquainted
Mr. Treacv's family with the fact He
gradually grew worse until Sunday
night 4 marked change for the worse
then took place and i'll few hours he
was unconscious
Mr. Treacy had been identified with
the printing business in st. Paul since
1886. and since 1882 had been conneesad
with the firm of which he was mem.
ber at tho time of his death.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
kRUGER At AMSTERDAM.

Appearance the Sign for Demon
stra.ions Everywhere.
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 2O.-Mr. Kruger
Is arrived here. Ho' was met ut the
blroad station by tho municipal nnd
|nmunal authorities. Speeches were
fcnanged in the royal wainngroom
bouquet was presented to Mr. hru'
., whose every appearance was /" sig
y for rounds Of applause.
y cry large crowds lined the route W "
town hul the pufsoi'"'ts.
hde spec ach he s'i' ~ ~
bpod MIR kr,.. would succeed III
j cfforts 10 secure honorable peace.
Kruger. i'll the course OF ms 'op''
td.
In 1884 we obtained our in"ePen"'
ce, but that honorable action nus ~
ZEN oblitcrated. The invaders are ~
alnst l, but we await the day ""un .,
Pd will make known his w'l'' wv. wv
y on his help more than on cinpe.o' ;, !,
|d princes. have not come "s %
gitive. but by the order OF my gov
lment."
luncheon followed. MI hruse'
Dscquently visited the heaoq'"' ~
tho South African refugees.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
ACCEPTED By ALL.
Powers Agree to Great Eritain's Altera
tion in Preamble to Joint Noie.

Powers Agree to Great Eritain's Altera-
tion in Preamble to joint Noie.
LoNDoH, Dec. .O.-"Great Britain s
PROPOSED alterations in the preamble OF
the Joint note have been practically &C.
cepted by al the powers. says the
Peking correspondent of The Daily
Mail. wiring Monday. both France
and Japan, whose support was regarded
as doubtful, have signed.
Only the attitude Of the United States
remains as yet not clearly defined, but
the acquiescence Of America is antici'
pated, and it is probable the joint note
will be completed and delivered to the
Chinese plenipotentiaries within three
or four days.
The German minister warmly sup
ported the British proposal.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
klDNAPpLD FOR RANSOM.
son "i Edward \. Cndahy. the Packer,
My>tcriously Missing.


OMAHA, Dec 2O.-Dctcctivcs are
securing this city and the surrounding
country for some trace Of Edward A.
oudahy. DR., l5 years old, the son of
the rich packer. Edward A. Cudahy.
The boy left his home Tuesday even.
ing with some books which he pre-.
sentcd to boy friend, the son Of G. Il.
Dustin. living only few blocks dis.
tant. Tins was the last seen Of him
and no trace can ie found since he lett
the Dustln home.
Feeling certain that their son has
been kidnapped for the purpose Of Sc.
curing ransom tie CUdahys notified
the police and employed score OF pri.
vate detectives who at once went -
work on the case. As the boy had llt-
tie money with him the theory that lie
might have decided 10 take a trip uu.
known TO his parents IS not credited.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20

psrs Have Reached Cape Colony ~ Nv"
Separate IOt0ts.

|psrs Have Reached Cape Colony st Nv"
Separate totnts.
LONDON, Dec. 20. THE Beers have
(ncncd Cape Colony at two separate
b.nts, 100 miles distant. says the
le Town correspondent OF The Daily
(al "One commando advanced upon
between Colesbers ana
6mberlcy. The other. supposed 10 DC
|er1og's commando. crossed the
fange river between Odendaal Stroon
ld Bcthulie, northwest OF Burghers'
prp. its objective apparently being
Paddock.
/" General Macdonald is engaging the
)vaders, who have no guns. ~ mics
est OF Burghcrsiorp. The latest
(ws is that they are being SLOWLY
fced back to the Orange river where
warm reception is being prepared 'of
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
SAY THEY WILL STRlkE.

santa Fr >witchmen and Rrakem"" """'
Photographers Demands Granted
TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. 2O.-tanta re
switchmen and brakemen here say
they will strike if the demands OF tine
tclecraphcrs are not granted by lhlro
Vice President Barr. The conductors
ornounce they will stay by the road,
but it is asserted that they VIII De ~
duced to join in the strike If one Is or
dercd The engineers and flremen
have not yet said whether or not 'hey
will strike.
The strikers here profess to be more
s,run,ne of success now than they
hnve been at any time since the begin.
ming of the strike.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
70 COST S6. 600, 900.

vrnion raciiic Awards the Contract for n
Foriy-Mile Cutoff.
SALT LAKE. Utah, Dec. 2O.-A- spe.
cial from Cheyenne. Wy. says:
The Union Pacific Railway company
has awarded a contract 1or q cutoii
through Echo canyon from Echo. Wy,
to Salt Lake, a distance OF Az miles.
The contract price. $4,000. 900. is one OF
tho largest III the history OF railway
construction in the West. The con-
tractors have tour years III which &c
complete the work. 1t is SAID the
IIn,on Pacific has completed a deal
with the recently Incorporated Los
Angeles and Salt Lake railway. which
VIII give them practical air line from
Chicago to The Pacific coast VIA Sal'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
Americans Lost Three Wounded.

MANILA, Dec. 2O-Lieutenant Her.
bert L. Evans of the Forty.fourth vol
unteer infantry regiment. with 90 men,
attacked on Dec. II several hundred
bolomen and so insurgents armed with
rifles, occupying all intrenched posi-
tion at Tonoxigan. island OF Cebu. The
Americans had three men wounded
snd the enemy lost II men killed and
many wounded.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
pursuit Of Dewet Abandoned Ow.
ngtoSerious Conditions in
Cape Colony.
Il, Thousand Beers. in Two Bod.
les, Said to Have Crossed
Orange River.
THANKSGIVING Service IL Connec.
ton With Roberts Return
Is Abandoned.

I.oSpoS. Dec. %. 1t is reported tia,
neral Knox ms secn forced to abaa.
au the pursuit Z. General Dcwe, ow.
s, q the situation created in Care
t,onv by tue Beers crossing the
range river. 1t is SAID that's ,ooO Re.
uollcans have entered Cape Colony
,.l a similar number have reached
The report adds that
vet, with about 400 men, is north
a, II Lady brand and that an a,taci.
j Win burg Is momentarlly expected.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20

RAPID CITY, S. d.. Dee. 2o.-ihs,iuo,
.;ons have been received at the locai
land office from the general land COM
missioner at Washington 70 STOP -.
ceiving homestead entries on the ed n,aoA ,'..s
Hills forest reserve after the w DAYS
limit. A greet many entries have oeen
,'ad. which has kept the land othce
very busy. OF late some OF the nome
s,aad owners have become more OF Iess
dishonest i'll their representations "
improvements.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-20
MANY DOCkMEN On STRIKE.
Thirty Thousand laborers Quit Work
at Antwerp.

ANTWERP, Dec. 2O.-Ihe dock labor
ers strike, growing out Of the dispute
between the shipowners and their en-
ploves regarding nigh. and Sunday
work. became general during the day,
and it is estimated 10000 men have
oult work. The coal men have Joined
the dock laborcrs. Ship crews and hre-
men are loading their vessels. but they
make little progress at the work Few,
if any. outsiders have yet arrived TO
take the place Of strikers. Mounted
police are patroling the streets ana
nuays on the alert to suppress any dis
order that may occur