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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

IA Their. if need be- In no other country
but this does the girl baby receive a
warm welcome into this vale of sor-
rows. and in no other is the daughter
so often the backbone of the family
OF the alleged unwillingneSs Of Amer
lean girls to marry, we can only say
that we have never noticed il at home.
She doesn't have to marry for a liv-
ing.
If she does not inherit money she
can go out and make it. She may take
a little time to look around. but when
the right man comes along she accom-
panies him joyfully to the altar
And after marriage the American
girl generally shows to the world the
composite photograph of all the vir-
tues-the modesty and sincerity Of the
EnglishwOman. the thrift Of the Dutch
hOusekeeper and the chic and Vivacity
OF the French. DOROTHY DIX.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20
By Max O'ReN

BY sweeping alterations in the laws
affecting the tenure Of the land, it en-
courages the occupation of the back
country by a class of peasant pro-
prietOrs, a policy to which just objec-
tiOns can be raised. inasmuch as there
is a somewhat arbitrary dealing with
established rights, but which in all
probability tends to further the true
interests of the colony.
The result is that little New Zealand
has eight large cities. while New
South Wales and Victoria have only
one each: that the population is well
distributed over all the country, and
that everywhere throughout the
length and breadth of the land. you see
mines at work. corn grown. fruit gath
cred, a beehive of activity and indus
try.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

merriment rang out over the waters
like laughter from a tomb.
why this unseemly glee?' the enc
my signaled THAT hulk is not
enough to prevent my coming out"
Il know that alas" the Scourge
wig-wagged back; but II is enough TO
prevent my going in. half loaf is
better than no bread"
BY this quotation from the prov
erbiaI Philosopher" of the late Mr.
Topper the enemy was greatly dis
heartened.
A naval officer had testified before
court of inquiry that a measured us
lance of three miles was fifteen. After
the court had adjourned civilian
called his attention to the error.
Error" said the witness. Il am
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

not aware that an error was commit
ted. In what did it cOnsist2"
In the untruth,' replied his critic
'in what we landlubbers in our coarse
speech cali a''-hesitating-"a lie,"
"Oh. that's all right" said the Of
ficer, smiling. Let the thing have its
true name. that's all I ask. A lie is
always a lie, but whether it is an err
ror depends Doubtless you did not
observe on which side I was testi
flying"
8 . o
81 am Justly entitled to ali the glory
of that great naval victory" said His
Absency, for I was the highest Of
ficer in those seas
st am not so sure of all - =
the Horizon thoughtfullas
have oUtranked
you were a lo,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

like a Green Worm, feed ON his essen
tial Organs. He would compose a
Honeyed Speech with which to greet
his would-be Dulciana, but when he
met her at the Corner of Fifth and
Main he would lift his Hat with the
wrong Hand and gurgle few Words
of stereotyped Pifffe and back into a
Lamp-Post.
Oh, but he was a naughty Lover
When it came time for him to go into
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

Chance was to jump in and make a
Bold Play. His telepathic Tactics had
not made the slightest Impression on
Lucy. The Silent System was no good.
The next time 1 get chance 70
Lead, ! will give her a Glad Surprise -
he said TO himself. Il Will convince
the Little Lady that I am not made Of
Wood. 1 can be just as Loving as the
next one If my Nerve holds out
So he went to a Dance and there was
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

the sea
That, sir. replied a Triton. sis a
furious engagement by the heroes of
the SenegambiaH Navy"
so soon AGAIN." said ne sea god in
surprise. And whom, pray, are they
fighting this timer
One another" the Triton explained.
They have fallen out over their recerl
exploit in sinking the Tim0uctonese
fleet"
Neptune rose from his couch Of coral
and paced the oceans floor with the
nervous. Irregular strides OF one in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

and try to swallow his Palate. He
would fiatten out like a dying Welsh
Rabbit and make a few choking
Sounds. but there would be nothing
doing in the Story Line.
After a Painful Pause the Girls would
quit him cold. During the remainder
of the Evening, Homer would sit back
in dark Corner of the Gentleman's
Dressing Room, thinking up the Reply
he might have made but did not.
In the meantime, the Girls would be
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20
The American GIRL

NE Of the humors of life that
VIC are far from appreciat-
ing at its real value is the
opinion Of our neighbors.
This is particularly true OF
foreigners who attempt to describe the
American girl. and whose views add to
the gayety Of nations because they see
so much that isn't there.
~ was said of a great naturalist that.
gwen bone. he could reconstruct the
animal to which it belonged.
These observers surpass that feat.
Give them one or two characteristics
of a stray American girl and they VIII
build up out of their own heads crea-
ture who is q despot. with her foot on
her father's neck and her hand in his
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

10 which the Democratic platform is
chiefly devoted and which it declares to
be paramount in present Importance.
II Is yet true that it may have some
interest or significance for Democrats
outside of the state.
This Is not because the Democrats
OF Massachusetts confidently expect
this year to be able to make an i'm
proved showing in votes, for it is quite
Uncertain whether conditions are such
as to make this possible. as we have
10 confront not only the uncertain po-
ntical effect, certainly adverse to US so
far as Il may go. of the death of Pres
,Ssnt Mckinley. but also a Republican
candidate for governor OF unusual
strength and personal influence.
Under these conditions the Democrats
of Massachusetts are neither claiming
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

cred IN 49, ~ NIIl sIIuuIu say tIII
most ir1pot.art.. 4, position for the young
man 10 lsk nins1it j.. Am 1T r2en-
tally and Yhysle ~ % undertakes the
responsibility 81 props eating the hu-
man iace7''
That is the eis8s point a 'his whole
marriage quests
A man must hav tsmin7
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

lat is the first question a
young man should deciie be-
fore marrying? There are
many snings to be consid-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

n HILE THE election this
~ year in Massachusetts
- - turns upou state Issues
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20
Modern Fables:

NOE THERE WAS a Social
Fizzle named Homer Spliv-
ems. He was the dampest
Fire-Cracker that ever tried
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-20

HAT is that great con-
Vulsion of nature -
Neptune asked, turning
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02

the Philippine commission has about
decided 10 organize a departmental
government covering all Of the isl
ands south Of the Nisayas.
Uniform general provincial law Is
impossible Of application In the ey.
treme southern islands on account of
the necessary dcbarrins the Moros
from self government except in cases
where they have foresworn allegiance
10 Dattos. the sultan. and become sub
iects of the United States and for the
further reason Of the multiplicity Of
races and tribes in Mindanao and the
diversity 81 interests. The commits
sion viii appoint department govern
or having authority 10 negotiate
With the sultan. Datios. and 10 act as
direct representatives. Of The com.
mission.
The commission will sail hy night
10 the various posts in Mindanao.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
JAPANESE STILL EXCITED.
Abnormal Activity Prevails at the
Various Arsenas.

London. April 1.-THE Yokohama
correspondent of The Daily Mail says
that the situation is the most critical
since the Japanesc-Chinese war.
There is abnormal activity at the va
rious arscnals. Large stocks OF coal
and war materials are being accumn-
lated Count Okuma. in an interview
said that the only alternatives are To
strike a decisive blow at Russia or
leave her alone. a war with Russia
would mean just war against an
enemy OF Justice. commerce. peace and
civilization.
4 dispatch to The Times from To
kio. dated March 80. says that Japan
has made direct representations to s.
Petersburg against the signing Of the
Manchurian convention. The result
Is unknown. but it is hoped that Rus
sa will recognize the justice and
peaceful purpose OF Japan's attitude
Public opinion vchemently opposes
concession This is reflected by tn
Journals OF all shades Of opinion.
A dispatch to The Daily Mail from
st. Petersburg says ii is expected that
the RussoChinesc agreement will he
ratified in April. Favorable news has
been received from Peking.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
PANIC IN THE PALACE.
Sundays Earthquake Causes Alarm at
ConstantinopIe.

Constantinop!e. April Sunday :
earthquake was felt in the Dolmagtc he
palace at the moment OF the Bairan
ceremony. when the high officials We're
passing before the sultan,s throne.
A panic resulted. particularly among
the diplomatists in the gallery. many
of whom Immediately left the palace.
The band ceased playing and the mu-
sicianS rushed to the doors. Pieces
OF plaster fell from the ceilil and
portions of the chandeliers Were
broken adding TO the general alarm
The sultan rose from his throne and
took few steps. apparently intend
ing to leave the chamber but he pre-
served great calmness and presence
OF mind which had a good effect. After
a moments hesitation. his majesty
reseated himself upon the throne and
ordered the ceremony to proceed. \
reception followed. without further
incident.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
Wreck -rain but Fail to Get the
Supplies.

London. april "A dispatch to the
war Office from General Kitchener
dated Pretoria. March 80. says that a
train was derailed by mine near
Pan. Two hundred Beers who were
advancing TO loot the train were driv-
en- OF with a loss of six killed. The
British sustained no losses. A train
of empty cars was wrecked last night
at Olfants Fontein. Nobody was
hurt. Fifteen hundred horses and
othcr stock from the Orange River
COLONY have been brought in recently.
The troops making the capture killed
seven Beers, wounded nine and cap
tured seventy.
General French reports from Nry-
held that between March is and
March - his command has killed or
wounded Il Beers and taken u pris-
oners Ninetv-three bnrghers surren-
dered Tho British also captured 100
rifles $3.50 rounds Of ammunition
415 horses and much other stock.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
oAllSBURY'S HEALTH.
rent Reports Exaggerated. but the
Premier Is Aging Fast.

r." York, April "a dispatch to
| tribune from London, says
"'i' We're alarming bulletins at
felai of tho clubs Sunday respect
U' hcalth Of the prime minister
{" lor'eaSts OF his resignation and
"''n'ilt from public life before the
\ VI April. While these announce
".S We're premature and caused
''sS anxiety. there had been no
& ,dlh"nt Of the truth at Wcstmin
~ several months that Lord Sal
" WIS aging rapidly and that he
"o' 'lko'y to remain in Office after
=" reign had fairly opened.
Il ''iore his present indisposition
i,,. '''h evident that his health was
"a ana That he was looking jaded
es. ' u, III" queens death and the
;,t ~ public business in connection
e,.o' ne opening scenes and cere-
.,.', I o' the new reign have pre-
q Journey to the Rivera. which
nave lnvigoratcd him. and pos
may now he too late for him
'nVantage Of a respite from
duties
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
BEATEN BY BURGLARS
Aged Pittsburg Woman Lying in a
Critical Condition.

Pittsburg. April Mrs. Ann Ward
aged co years. is lying in critical
condition from the effects of brutal
treatment by three masked burglars.
Mrs. Barr and her daughter were
awakened by the presence of the bur
glars at their bedside. each woman
finding a revolver pointed directly at
her head Mrs Barr undertook 10 re-
sist the burglars and while the dauch-
ter was held in subjection by one OF
the men. the other beat the mother
into unconsciousnoss with short
club. literally crushing her skull. The
husband and son OF Mrs. Ward were
sleeping on the third floor. having in
their possession about $1,000. the
booty the burglars evidently were af-
ter. Being awakened by the noise
Ward and his son FASTENED To the
floor below. hut the burglars had made
good their escape. leaving no clue TO
their identity.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
BLOWN OVER A PREciPiCE.
Woman Falls Three Hundred Feet and
Is Killed

Cold Springs. y. u. April Mrs.
Daniel Paterson. accompanied ID! Hel
husband and party OF E.ends. Wis
tied Table Rock" plateau 500 feet
above tidewatcr on Bull Hill mountain
mt this place. When they arrived
there the wind was blowing at the rate
of 40 miles an hour. Mrs. PATTERSON
was lifted from her feet and carried
over the precipice and fell a distance
of 200 feet before she struck among
the rocks. when her husband reached
nor she was unconscious and Just
breathing her last. She died wi'h'h
n few moments.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
RAILS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
British Manufacturers Given Notice to
Wake Up.

London. April 1.-The cape Town
correspondcnt of The Daily Mall, AFTER
referring to the fact ihat the ''po
Government was compelled last year
IN have recourse to the United States
and Germany for locomotives ana
trucks. says.
.pritish manufacturers must wake
nm as further large orders FOR steer
rails will shortly be given out 10 re-
inv the permanent way after the heavy
var traffic. There is also certain 70
no a big development in light ran
.,,e IN outlying portions Of the eel
cny."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
lADIs0N, SOUTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, APRIL ?, 1901.

the Manchurian agreement is demand
ed expires Wednesday, The conf
dence that the treaty will be accepted
substantially in it's present form is ap-
parently unshanken here, though no
positive prophecies are made.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02

Doe. II Pay to Buy Cheap:

a cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right. but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results Of throat
and lung troubles. What shall YOU do:
Go to warmer and more regular elm.
ate! Yes, if possible if not possible for
YOU. then in either case take the only
remedy that has been introduced in all
civilized countries with success in severe
throat and lung troubles. "Boschee 5
German syrup 1t not only heals and
stimulates the tissues TO destroy the
germ disease. but alays inflammation,
causes easy expectoration. gives good
nights rest and cures the patient. Try
one bottle Recommended many years
by all druggists in the world. Get
Greens Prize Almanac.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
RECEIVES A DISTINCT AND UN
MISTAkABlE HINT FROM
THE RUSSIANS.
CONSIDERED AN ULTlMATUM
Unless the Manchurian Agreement is
Promptly Ratified Russia Declares
She Will Break of Diplomatic Re
lations-Chinese Authorities Divid.
ed on the Course to Be Pursued in
the Matter.
the Matter.

Washington, April 2.-lnformation
has reached here to the effect that the
Russian government, being Seriously
perturbed by the course of China in
not signing the Manchurian agree.
ment. largely because Of the protest
made by the several powers. has con-
veyed distinct and unmistakable in
dication TO China that If this course
is persisted in there may be an inter
ruption Of diplomatic relations be-
tween Russia and China and a termi-
nation of the present Intercourse be-
tween them. This is little short of an
ultimatum that China must sign or
take the consequence Of termination
of her friendly relations with Russia
To what extent the United States
will take cogniZance of Russias dis
position to enforce the signing Of the
agreement has not yet been made ap-
parant II appears TO be the policy
Of the Chinese authorities 10 consider
this as a subject which concerns the
powers quite as much as il does
China The matter has become furth-
or complicated by reports reaching
Washington that the Chinese author
ities themselves are divided on the
course TO be pursued. some of the
most influential including Ii Hung
Chang. urging that
Acquiescence Be Given
10 the Russian proposals, while others
insisting on rejecting the agreement.
The attitude OF Ii Hung Chang is
accounted Tor by his Well known
iriendlnoss for Russian interests. In
this case. however. there appears to
be arrayed against him the strong in
huence OF the Southern viceroys. Chan
Chi Tung and Liza Kun li Who op-
pose the signing Of the treaty r.
ports reaching here during the morn
ing showed that the agreement had
not been signed It's status is most
peculiar The time in which il was tc
be signed expired last TUESDAY bat
on that day Yang Yu, the Chinese
minister at St Petersburg. fell in the
legation and hurt his head SO that he
misfortune has caused much amuse
mont here and some irritation in Ger
tain quarters as il has been recognized
as a most timely means OF avoiding q
direct issue on the subject. It is not
clear 10 what extent the Russian init
nation has gone. but in any event II
gives an urgency to Chna's course
which has not been presented thus far
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02

Ii has endured the sotrms of imitation
and competition. Yet stands like the
pyramids unshaken in the love and con-
ti,lence of the people. Rocky Mountain
Tea made hy the Madison Medicine Co.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
killed EIGHTEEN.

Force Of FiIipinos Compelled to Re.
tern After a Hard Fight.
Manila, April 2.-Lieutenant War
Pen Dean, with SO men of Troop c
Sixth cavalry was almost surrounded
at Malabar BY 200 insurgents from the
SuEga mountains. in Cavite province
During the ensuing action Is insur-
gents were killed and two Americans
were wounded. The insurgents then
retired
70 new announcements have been
made concerning Ay1inaldn
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
oelAY ORGANIZATION.

'' Conditions Prevail In the
zan, su'u Archipelago.
nr, ""hsa. Island OF Mindanao.
tions owing to the peculiar con
ala,a prevailing in the Sulu nrchi-
-- = ahd the island OF Mindanao.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02

You cannot enjoy perfect health. ros!
cheeks aud sparkling eyes If Your liver is
sluggish and your bowels clogged. De-
Wits Little Early Ris IS cleanse the
whole system. They never gripe.
Cook 4 ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02

Alum is used i'll some baking pow
dcrs and IN most oi the So-callei
phosphate powders. because ii IS
cheap and makes cheaper powder.
liut alum isacorrosivc poison winch.
taken in food, acts injuIionsly upon
the stomach, liver and kidneys.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
lRGE INCREASE
I,Tal STOCK OF THE NEW
STEEL COMBINE is NOW
.r,,oo, 100000.
ENDED ARTICLES FILED

hnalIy the Corporation Could No,
)or.gage CT Pledge Its Real Prop.
h, Without the Affirmative Vote
h T.othirds Of the Stockholders.
c" jerseys Fee for the Filing Of
be Papers Amounts to $4,000.
(reuton. y. j.. April 2.-Thc United
r. Steel corporation has filed with
secretary OF state articles amend
lis charter and increasing its cap
stock 10 81 100 900 900 The state :
for the filing OF The papers was
4 ooo The original articles filed
f. time ago were amended in on"
fi5ular. This amendment was
Ee lor the purpose Of taking al.
P'ase of an act passed by the recent
|slatnre. Originally the corporation
~ not mortgage or pledge its real
ppe~r Or any OF the stock Of any
r. company except by the aiiirma-
vote Of the owners of two-thirds
"a" capital stock. Under the
tna"d charter IL Is necessary TO
= only the Affirmative vote of two
r'S o' the stock represented in per
OF by proxy at any meeting OF the
|pofabon The reason for the
ahge IS the fear that the stock will
rome 50 scattered that IL would be
Io-o'bic 10 get two-thirds Of the on.
slpt represented at n meeting.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02

,Nal Baker and Pastry
ton,aining over 500 most
md valuable cooking re-
nee 10 every patron. send
II. with your full address.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02

ROYAL Baking Powder is indispcn-
able to the preparation of the finest
axe. hot-breads, rolls and mullins.
Housekeepers are sometimes importuned to
buv other powders because they are cheap
Housekecpers should stop and think. lfsuch
powders are lower priced, are they not inferior?
Is it economy to spoil your digestion to
few pennies:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02

Limit Expires Wednesday.
st. Petersburg. April 2.-The new
form within which the signature OF
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
BULLET WENT WIDE.
Officer Of the Household Said to Have
Shot at the Gar.

London. April "A dispatch to The
Morning Leader from Kieff. says that
II is reported that an officer Of the
household attempted to assassinate
the czar. He fired at his majesty but
missed. He then shot and killed him
self
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-04-02
BOERS ARE DRIVEN OFF.

No new announcements have been