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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-12-06
,e,oNS or THE HAY.PAuNcE
-e CONVENTION NOW HE.
FORE THE SENATE.
L,e.1y or 1850 ABR0CATEC
- states May Build and Control
| N,uaraguan Canal Under Condi.
Substantially the Same as
s, Regulating the Operation OF
enez Canal Under the Treaty Of
rms.an.lnople.
rocs.antinople

r.,ttne,on. Dec. 6.-Thc new Hay
-.ris treaty. providing for the
- tIan OF canal across the 18TH
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-, Weanesday. Is az follows
-. THE high contra. 'ae
eecc that the present treaty
= aersede the Clayton Hulwef
IS N the 18th ~ April ISL
lit Is agreed thai IT,
s BE- CONSTRUCTED under tn
the government of 'hs
~satcs either directly a. lis
9r by gift or loan ~ money
8nals o. corporations or
s. Inscription TO or iurcaas" q
.harea. and that subject u
.- .ons of the pres.ll' treaty
voyernmcn; shall has" and
-, The rights incident - such
49,. Ton. as we'll rs Tho exclusive
81. providing for th. regulation
q ~,araecment OF the canal
- lIi-The United States
z.ms Is the basis Of III. nentraliza.
81 a, .geh ship canal. the follow n,
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J. ., II October. 1883 for I'll. free
= "a. ~ IN. Sn.z canal that II
/ say
The canal shall b. fr'e an.
- 81 he vessels .. commerce an'i
Il ali nations observing 'aes"
Ia terms ~ entir" equality -
- .-e hall be no discrimination
n aes such nation - IT. citizens
.tt- II respect ~ III" conditions
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81 4. and .-ll.,ah III"
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-12-06
PATRONAGE FOR GOVERNORS
'eofaSka Supreme Court hands oo"'
Sensational Decision,

"Ncon. Neb., Dec. 6-The N'p' '''''.
! iae court has reversed ''' ~,
slon and created "A poiitiea'
.dOon by giving the governor poW''
~ "ppoirt fire and police coin,'''So',n
i, 'of the city of omaha Inc 'u"'
4, sinhers are at present app"'"', ~
~ ne mayor and council lh'S =,
,l'h takes the appointment ifo', ,,5.al ~, -
49, 'l's and makes state po''''
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
Monkey and Sugar Cane.

Some years ago, when in charge OF
the Mauritius Government railways,
trains Of sugar canes, loaded in open
sided trucks, were worked over a Sec
ton of the line from the plantations
to the usine centrale, some miles dis.
tant, and the three first miles Of the
single-line railway passed through a
forest with trees quite close to the
rails. up a very steep gradient and
around sharp curves. When the first
down passenger train from Port Louis
had passed the crossing station the
loaded cane train was dispatched tc-
ward the summit. In the meantime.
some monkeys in the forest had timed
the passage of the descending passen-
ger train, and had fixed sentinels, who
signaled to their eXpectant comrades
on trees the approach of the cane
train. AS the train went crawling up
the incline a troop of monkeys sprang
upon each wagon, ten forming the
train, and threw off quite goodly
number Of canes, which were gath
cred up as. the train slowly passed on
ward. These depredations became SO
serious that the planter appointed a
watchman to patrol this length" but
the "malgaches" have superstitious
dread of killing a monkey, which they
term "di monde meme" in Creole. The
looting Of these trains by these ma.
rauders was, however, ultimately
stopped by other means.-The Specta-
tor
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

drew long breath of relief to see that
1t was postmarked in Annapolis, Mary
land, but he was not prepared for the
news that it contained.
II have enlisted in the United States
marines. I may never be an officer,
but I am going to try and be good
soldier. Yours, William Simmons"
The warden filed away the letter be-
side the other with feeling Of thank
fulness. He knew that Uncle San;
keeps a close watch and strong hand
on his fighting men; moreover, the
young fellow was out of the reach Of
his former Chicago associates. That
was the last he expected to hear from
William Simmons for some time; but
in less than two weeks came third
letter, which the warden opened with
the liveliest interest, for it was from
San Francisco. 1t said:
"Got here today. Leave for China
tomorrow. Coming through Nebraska
q young woman at station pinned a
flower on my coat. You can't imagine
how it affected me. Will write from
the other side of the world.-William
Simmons"
"God bless that young woman!" said
the warden to himself. "She may be
as homely as a hedgerow and as ignor-
ant as Sioux squaw, but she touched
the right chord in his breast. The
man who has the courage to fight for
his country and can appreciate toW-
er from q woman's hand is on the right
road. I believe in my soul the boy
is safe for all time" And when the
warden put the letter with the 9TH
ers there was a moisture in his eye
that is unusual with officials Of State
penitentiaries.
True to his promise, Simmons wrote
from the other side of the world-from
Tien Tsin. The letter was o long time
in coming, but it arrived at last. Like
all the others, it was short and to the
point. 1t read:
'I was on the fring-line yesterday
and didn't run. We leave for Pekin
in a day or two. Enclosed find $25.
Thanks. I'll never steal in Indiana
or elsewhere. I'm cured. Gcd bless
you.-William Simmons"
The warden now reads with great
interest all the army news from China
and the East. If some day he should
find among the list of dead the name
of William Simmons, he would grieve
sincerely. He is sure, at any rate, that
he will never see that name disgraced,
and he hopes that some day he may
again grasp the hand of the man
whom his own kind word saved from
a c.irairars end.-Youth's Companion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
The Passport in Russia.

TIE train slows down as 1t crosses
the frontier, and creeps gently up to
the platform Of the first station on
Russian soil. Furtively peeping out
of the window, you behold number
of stalwart men uniformed in the Rus.
sian style, and wearing the peculiarly
Russian top boots. The polite conduc-
tor comes to the compartment and
bids you get the passport ready. At
ter few minutes of waiting, during
which anxiety is not diminished, an
officer in smart gray-blue uniform
comes along, attended by soldier
with q wallet. He demands the pre-
cious document, and, noting its for
eign origin. casts upon its possessor
keen. searching glance. Then he looks
for the all-important visa or indorse-
ment of the Russian official in the
country of issue; and on finding it he
passes coldly on without word. All
this is very formal and impressive;
you feel as a prisoner feels when the
chain of evidence is tightening round
him; your thoughts wander back to
the past, and you wonder whether any
indiscretion of your insignificant
youth may not now be brought up in
testimony against you.
The utmost care is taken in the
study and registration of these docu-
ments; every Russian must have his
passport; every foreigner entering or
leaving the country must have it, too.
Whether native or alien, you cannot
move about the country without the
document; when you arrive in town
it must be submitted to the local po-
lice; when you leave that town the po-
lice must indorse the passport with
their sanction to the journey. The
system gives the authorities the firm.
est hold over the people; and wise is
the stranger who complies carefully
with every part Of the formality.--
Chambers's Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
0SmartD Gloves.

White gloves have beea in vogue for
many years, and bid fair to remain
fashionable for some time to come.
This season the smartest white glove
Is Of heavy dogskin, loose fitting and
fastening with q single large pearl
button. 1t is known as the coach
mans glove. Another popular glove
o. very much the same style, Is the
gray glace kid, stitched in white or
gray and fastened with large silver
button. For dressy wear one has en-
broldered gloves matching the dainty
colors of ones costume. For evening
wear, long embroidered gloves are es-
pecially fetching, and the design.
which starts on the back Of the hand.
Is carried around the arm in graceful
lines to the very top. Rows Of fancy
buttons, reaching from wrist to shoul-
der, ornament some Of these long
gloves, glittering rhinestones on those
of black, turquoise buttons on the
white suede. In replenishing ones
glove box for the season one should
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
A Victor Hugo Museum.

Thanks mainly to the munifcence OF
NJ. Paul Meurice, says the Westmins-
ter Gazette, Paris is about to be pro-
vided with n Victor Hugo Museum.
The house which is to be used for the
purpose is the one In which the poet
lived from 1888 to 1S48, and in which
much of his most successful work
was written. Among the treasures
with which the building will be
stocked are library Of some 5000 vol
umes, large collection Of drawings
made by Victor Hugo himself and a
number of bronze and marble busts.
Under present arrangements the mu.
scum will be formally opened on Feb.
ruary &c, 1902. This date is particu.
larly appropriate, inasmuch as it Is
that Of the centenary Of the poets
birth
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

wraps. Taffeta, tucked and plain,
black and white, is much used for the
latter purpose, but etamine is some
what newer and more durable, and is
attaining great vogue. The May Man
ton original, from which the model
was made, is Of the open mesh light
weight tucked material in black, with
revers and applique Of cream Cluny
lace over white, but cream makes a
charming warm weather wrap and is
peculiarly effective over the much
worn white gowns; and entire cos
tunes are made from linen and duck
as we'll as suitable silks and woods.
The jacket is simplicity itself. The
backs fit smoothly and the fronts hang
from the shoulders, without darts, In
box style, the upper edges being ex-
tended and rolled back to form re-
yers. The sleeves are cut in coat
style, but flare becomingly at the
wrists.
To cut this Eton for woman OF
medium size, three and a half yards
IF material twenty-one inches wide,
three and q quarter yards twenty-sev-
en- inches wide, two and one-eight
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
THE OPTIMISM OF NATURE.
JAMES M'ARTHCR.


All, what do the lone waves say,
In their low surge-sob on the beach,
Eve kiss the shore as we may,
And gladden. as far as we reach;
And, bending low down, hangs many a
spray,
The blessings We give to beseech."
And. sweet flowers, we ask of you,
What returns for the storms rude
eve drink of the sun and the dew,
When the frown and the terror are
past;
We lift up our faces, cheerful and true,
And smile on the world to the last"
Ye stars of the distant sky,
We ask why We twinkle SO bright.
Methinks ! hear your reply,
Our home is region of light;
We beam with radiance pure, from on
high,
To lessen the gloom of the night"
They hail us from every side,
And our visions of life expand;
Sweet voicings!-they,re near to abide,
Their missions could we understand.
AS angels of good they're near US to
guide
with touch OF maGlcal wand!
We may not dispel the cloud,
Nor the lightning's seattle avert;
With troubles we may be bowed,
Though ever upon the alert;
But why should our folly the soul en-
shroud,
Or fear from the right divert?
Fond nature, so kind and so true!
She treats US with never slight;
She spangles the nights with dew,
And wakes our affections with light;
Her blessings, her gifts, her rewards are
not few,
"In all and through all to requite.
-SOnresc
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
woman's Tucked Blouse.

Tucks not alone hold their place, but
gain in favor month by month. Both
for the odd waist and the gown made
en- suite they are held the smartest
possible finish and are seen alike In
thin diaphanous materials, silks and
soft woods. The charming blouse IL
Iustrated in the large drawing is adapt,
ed to many uses, and is equally ap-
propriate for the costume and the
separate bodice. The original is of
white lawn. and is worn with tie
and belt of blue Liberty satin; but fine
madras, grass linen, Swiss and all
similar fabrics, India silk, crepe de
chine, taffeta and the like and all soft
woods are equally suitable.
The back is smooth and snug, with
two groups of tucks that are drawn
together at the waist to give becom-
ing, tapering effect. The fronts are
tucked in three groups and are rem
dered unique by the extension on the
right edge, which is closed with small
pearl buttons in groups Of three. The
sleeves are in bishop style, tucked
nearly to the wrists, where they fall
free to form becoming puffs.
To make this blouse for woman OF
medium size, four yards Of material
twenty-one inches wide, three and
three-eight yards twenty-seven inches
wide, three and a half yards thirty
two inches wide, or two and quarter
yards forty-four inches wide. will be
required.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
Chi1d's Wrapper.

Simple wrappers that can be slipped
on when the room is cool or during
convalescence are essential to the COM
forts and well-being Of the children
as they are to that Of their elders. This
pretty little May Manton model can be
made to serve such purpose and also
as bath robe when made from suit
able material. The original is Of dot
ted dimity, in blue and white. but
Scotch and French flannel, fannellette.
lawn and various fabrics are appro-
pirate.
The back is seamless and laid in
four tucks that give yoke effect and
provide fulness below. The fronts also
are tucked but open at the centre for
their entire length, being closed by
means of buttons and button holes
when desired. The sleeves are In
bishop style and simple Follower COL
lar finishes the neck.
To cut this wrapper for a child six
years of age, three and three-quarter
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
Fooled nv n Woman.

Conductors don't always triumph.
The other day sweet-faced little ma
tron on q Castro street car looked up
at the knight Of the punch with a be-
wildering smile and said:
II haven't a cent with me, but my
husband is to get on at Powell street,
and he will pay you. That will be all
right, won't it?"
Certainly" said the conductor
ringing up a fare-and he looked hap
py for several blocks.
When the car reached Powell street
she was the first off, and was on the
sidewalk before the conductor had re
covered from his surprise.
1.-THE nerve Of her." he said. "It's
a wonder she didn't ask for a trans
fer."-San Francisco News Letter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
Flowered M uslin.

A pompadour dowered muslin gown
has a pretty finish to the sides Of the
front Of the waist. There are box
pleats Of the muslin on either side of
the white-tucked lawn vest, ia which
are three broad bands Of cream lace
insertion set across. The upper part
of the vest is outlined with a broad
collar, which has applications of lace.
This collar is of sheer white muslin,
which is particularly pretty over the
Powered muslin of the waist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
Charming Neck Chains.

Mexican opals make charming neca
chains, pretty, limpid things. Some
of the stones are deep red in tone, 9TH
ers almost white, as they show in diff
ferent lights. Each stone is set in a
gold band, and the whole necklace is
a liquid rainbow Of light. Quite diff
ferent is the necklace Of Australian
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
The Louisine Silk Sash.

Nursery fashions are more permal-
ent than the modes of older women.
but still a few feeting changes are
perceptible now and then. For in
stance, the question of sashes is al
ways of interest, for little maid looks
her sweetest in a white dress with a
blue sash. Grrsgrain silk, watered
silk and satin have all had their day.
This summer preference is shown for
the Louisine silk sash, pretty soft
weave. The sash ribbons used by lit
tie children are not 7ery wide.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

opals. In the other the stones are
almost fiat, and in this the opalescent
beads, showing charming soft green
and blue tones in their milky depths,
are long and egg-shaped, with line OF
rock crystal running through the CEN
tire Of each, tie whole very dainty and
attractive.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
A Pretty Plane Frock,

A pretty pique frock for a child has
a coarse lace yoke Of guimpe, turn
down collar edging it frilled with
lace, and through the collar, which
is cut in deer slits, buttonhole stitched,
a ribbon is run and tied in the back.
Similar slits are cut in the lower part
Of the waist of the little frock, which
has the skirt sewed to it without q
belt, and through this a narrow waist
ribbon is run and also tied in the back
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

No matter what ails You, headache to q
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscARETs help nature,
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back. CAS-
in metal boxes, every tablet has c. @.
stamped on it. Beware OF limitations.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

have Cbesides the white gloves) ample
space for the pale gray, pale fawn and
biscuit shades, as we'll as for wash
suedes in white and tan for morning
wear.-Good Housekeeping.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

yards thirty-two inches wide, or two
yards forty-four inches wide, will be
required, with three-eight yard Of all
over lace and two and q quarter yards
of applique to trim rs illustrated.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

1trequires no experience to dye with PUT
NAM FADE1Ess DYES. Simply boiling your
goods in the dye is all that is necessary. Sold
by all druggists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

Ono size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweat
Ing, aching feet. ingrowing nails. corns and
bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Address
Allen 8. Olmsted lie Roy, n Y.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

Rev. d. P. Carson, Scotland, Oak, says:
1.-TWO bottles Of Halls Catarrh Cure complete
ly cured my little girl" Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use of DR.. Kine's Great
Nerve Restorer. go trial bottle and treatise free
Dr.. R. q. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila. Pa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections Of throat and lungs.-WM
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teetbing, soften the gums, reduces inhamms-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

The new Metropolitan Railway Of Paris
now carries daily average of ll5,OOO pas
sengers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

The man who shaves himself is always
getting in scrape.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

Actions speak louder than words, and
actors louder than either.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

Sugar-coated compliments are some
times hard to swallow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

The American quail has been success
fully acclimatized in Sweden.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

The first worlds fair was in London in
1851
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14
Rest For the Bowels.

The first porcelain factory in America
was established in Philadelphia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-08-14

New York City.-The box Eton
makes the very latest form Of the
popular jacket and is much liked both
for entire costumes and separate
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-10-15

Hanan, village on the borders Of
Anatolia, was the scene of horrible
tragedy recently. There had been
an epidemic in the district, and as
it's ravages ever became greater the
villagers finally felt satisfied that it
was the work of sorcerers. After a
thorough investigation they arrested
a man named Asian and his sister
and openly charged them with being
the direct cause of the disease. The
two prisoners avowed their inno-
cence, but the mob insisted that they
had been heard using lamentations
and other evil spells, and that their
sole object in doing so was to invoke
an epidemic. Without delay SEN
tence was pronounced. Asian was
burned alive on an improvised scat
fold and his sister was mercilessly.
tortured with red-hot irons. -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-10-15
photography in Japan.

Japan has now, next to the United
States, the most completely organ
lied photographic Office in the world.
The government has just received a
full set of chart engraving machines
similar to those used by the United
States coast survey, These instru-
ments were specially prepared in Phil
adelphia and New York, as were also
the 464-inch spark industiou coils for
usein ENTHUSIASTICALLY made forthe
Japanese navy. The latterare nowin
use, and Baron NiShi, naval attache Of
the japanese legation, Washington,
has said that they are working salts
factorily. They are the most power
full induction coils Of the kind ever
and America.