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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-17
nfGa1E ON THE CUBAN HECi.
peoclTY BILL TO BE CLOSED
ON FRIDAY.
VERY INTERESTING SITUATION
Proposition Of Chairman Payne Turned
Down on a Rising Vote. but Carries
Easily When the Ayes and Noes Arc
Demandcd-Thirty- Republic
ans Go on Record In Oppocision to
the Majority Leader.
ca,cr BAKING POWDER CO.,
CHICAGO.

Washington. April l..-Therc was n
very Interesting situation In the house
al the opening OF the session. Mi
Payne. the majority leader. again NJ.
tempted 10 secure an aErrrin"ht ~
olosc general debate on the Cuban r'Cl.
pfocry bill at 3 o'clock Friday Aitcr
som sparring Mr. Williams tMiss-l
objected. whercupon Mr. Payn. placed
his proposition In the form OF "A motion.
N u" division upon the previous
question the Republican opponents 81
'he bill voted with the Democrats.
a'ne etcntha OF whom opposed the de
Maad. The demand for the previous
question was sustained. lo3 TO ~. hut
Oh a rising vote upon Mir. Payne's mo-
ton To close debate on Friday the op
fehtn's Of the motion won. lna TO l-p,
lhe announcement Of the result gave
Ne republican leaders n surprise and
caused sono excitement. Mr.. Watson
Nh4 = the Republican whip. demand
y me ayes and noes. Thc demand
Was sustained by the friends oi the
VII ana the roll was called The so',
M was followed with intense interest
"h!'e the vote was proceeding several
'oAicFenccs were held on the Rcpuh.
"eai side. Mr.. Tawney tMinnl. one
" ne leaders Of the Republican or
'uA'tloh. had agreed with Mr. Payne,
a''e' conferences with his friends. that
s'ie should be no opposition to the
,."t,oh 10 close debate and H. was
,'s"s engaged in pcrsuadlng his
linus 10 keep tho agreement. y mum
ps1 pef oi the Democratic friends of the
Th T,'' alSo broke away from the leaders
NY I"' result was that Mr.. payne's mo
w." was carried easily. the vote being
"seS %, noes 1913.
,na ''y'thrce Republicans voted
Nealhs' the motion. as follows:
n,'', ,'',Ssrs. Alpin tMich). Bishop
cc,."h.). Bromwcll CO... Brown tWisD.
Donos tcalD. Cushman tWash. }.
1w'aEh tMich.). Dick tOD. Esch
Mi' Fletcher tMinnD. Fordney
,Moh eh,. Gardner (MichJ. Hamilton
ua u H.. Heatwolc (Minn). Hepburn
li,,}1' la}' Jackson (Md.). Jones tWashD J..
c.eheld lMe). Loud (Cal). Nc.
Minns tMinn). McLachlan tCalD.
ham h'f !Wiso. Morris (Minn.). Need.
1Mi,, 'Call. Prince (Ills). Sheldon
8 W >. Smith (llls.). II. c. Smith.
Sutha.nm nmith (Mich.). Stevens tMinnD
W"''rlnnd (Utah), Warner and
weeks eek (Mich.).
mo- ,htlrty-three Democrats voted for the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-17
OFFERS TO PROVE ALLEGATIONS
Charges Against Native Member Of
Philippine Commission.

Manila April 16.-Benito Legardo
one of the Filipino members of the
United States commission who, with
DR.. Pardo de Tavera. another Filipino
member of the commission. recently
won a libel suit brought against Senior
Valdez. editor of local Spanish
weekly, has brought another suit for
libel against the same editor whose
paper charged Legardo with being a
seducer. perjurer and traitor. Coun
sci for the defendant. in court. offered
to prove the allegations made.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-17
FIRST CLEAR STATEMENr,oFTH THE
TERMS OF PEACE AcREEA.
BE TO BoERs.
MESSAGE BRIEFLY DISCUSSED
ministers Consider the Communjca a.
ton and Later in the Day the Pre-.
mier, Lord Salisbury, Consults With
King EdWard-An Early Announce.
ment OF the Progress Of Negotiations
Promised.

ment OF the Progress Of Negotiations
Promised.
London. April 1.-THE British cab.
met held another meeting during the
day Tor the purpose of considering a
communication from the Boer repre-.
sentativcs. who are now at Pretoria.
Hnd message from Lord Miner. the
British high commissioner In South
Africa. The session was extremely
brief
After the cabinet meeting Lord
Salisbury. the premier. had an au-
diencc with King Edward at Bucking-
ham palace and stayed 10 lunch with
his majesty The latter afterwards
went TO Sandringham
Later II was asserted that the com
munication from Lord Kitchener con.
sldered at the cabinet meeting contain
cd the first clear statement of the at
tiiude OF the Boer leaders who hitherto
had not agreed on the peace terms
they would accept.
The 81. James Gazette predicts an
early public announcement Of the prog
ress Of the peace negotiations.
The paper says there is little doubt
that If the British and Beers arrive at
m understanding on the main points
OF the proposals peace Will ensue. the
hanishment proclamation Will be with
drawn and minor points. like restock-
INK the farms. will be referred to n
board composed of British and Bocr
representatives.
The Daily Mail says there is a seri-
Gus hitch In connection with the peace
proposals. The cabinet considered
strong request from the Beers at Pre-.
toria for an armistice during the nego-
tiations, and decided TO absolutely re-
fuse TO grant it, Nevertheless. il is
not expected that the Beers Will with
draw from the conference on this ac-
count There are more serious mat
torS however. threatening 10 prove an
obstacle perhaps a deadlock. 10 the
nesotia;ions These are the questions
OF amnesty and the withdrawal of the
banishment proclamation. The Beers
ask for complete amnesty for all
hurghers and rebels in the field. ami
the withdrawal of the proclamation.
and there Is reason TO believe that they
will not yield on these points. Great
Britain declines TO grant the request,
and the situation does not inspire tho
confidence that was lately felt Tho
Mail saws IL learns that the Beers have
already agreed 10 a general surrender
ana the loss OF their independence.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-17
IOWA MINISTER SUICIDES.
Oespondent Because His Meetings
Were Poorly Attended.

Lacona, Ia. April 16.-Rev Samuel
krell, pastor OF the Methodist church
here and who served two years in the
Philippines as a private soldier in the
Fifty-first Iowa volunteers. committed
suicide here. He was despondent over
his inability to secure a larger attend
ance to his church meetings.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-17
REDUCTIONS IN RATES.
Judoe crosscup's Ruling Causes Filing
OF Many Notices.

CHICAGO. April lG.- Nearly 500 no
ticcs Of changes in freight rates nave
hnnn filed with the chairman OF the
Western Freight association SINCE
March Il. when Judge Grosscup grant
cd nm Injunction restraining rnads
from secretly cutting rates ana grant
inr rebates. Fully 80 per cent ot the
changes in rates are reductions. anu
no road has made new ratc hlSh'.
than the one in effect at the time OF
granting the injunction.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-17
Sympathy for the Beers.

Columbus, O., April l7.--ln the ONO
,,.a of representatives. after an au,
auoss nv General Hercules VilJon OF
the Boer army. resolution Mas .hn " for
cd expressing sincere syn,p.>" vham
the gallant and heroic peop'e "
he represents"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-17
'o''NG ON AMEDMENTs.
O'sposin0 Of the Chinese E,
=, clusion Bill.

durina nau'hgton. April l7.-The senate,
amenSnne Tue afternoon, began voting on
bill Aiehts to the Chinese exclusion
amendnrst mrst vote was upon Mr.. Lodge s
tho ha'ndment to strike out the clause OF
sailors r,i'ttee bill prohibiting Chinese
flag. ~ ships carrying the American
to % A"e amendment was carried. AZ
Ing ava ao,llingham amendment, allow
Mercan.nr representatives OF Chinese
cd Stotae houses to come to the Unit
pursmsS was defeated, 13 to 81.
"t to agreement the senate
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-17
RIG DAM GOES OUT.
Much Valuable Farm Land onder wa
ter in Wisconsin,.

Anplcton. Wis. April l6.-Abo"t 10
niles Of country. including some val
mahle farm land. is under water near
Ticho wis. ms the result Of the break.
to- ~ Tho POST lake dam on the Woll
river. ,o,, out
About 20 feet Of the dam went o".
md II Is feared that the dams NJ lo"c'
post lake at Keshena Will give ou' a,. ua.
der greatly increased wafer Po"''
onl entail serious damage ny hoo".
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-04-17
Queen Wilheimina's Condition.

Amsterdam. April 1.-THE official
newspaper here publishes the follow
hg bulletin: Queen Wilhelmina has
hccn indisposed for some days. Her
majesty keeps to her bed and expe-
rionccs a feeling of general lassitude.
There is an increase in her tempera-
kvrr
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-01-02
Furnishing Souvenirs.

Hotels find that the furoishiue Of souvt
Mrs TO their patrons 10 . very large item
OF expense, snd in case OF The larger hou'
90 sometimes runs into thousands Of dol
lars fesr. Theee souvenirs consist prin
cipslly Of silver forks. spoons, ssltcsllsrs
and such articles OF tat le furniture % ere
readily carried away without attracting II
tention, rays the New York Herald.
The proprietors do not iotend TO furnish
these things TO ensbls their patrons TO rs
call pleasant memories OF hospitality, bni
they do furnish them. iast the same.
The large hotels OF the metropolis are
erest sufferers. and sre continually bny
ing expensive tableware TO keep up The
supply Of souvenirs.
These things srs not always taken With
ont the &C. being observed. bat It 10 no,
oiten policy TO call attention to the ps
tron's peuchsnt for relics OF bis visit II
be 10 spoksn 10, 1t IL usually 10 the pfivs
cy oi the managers offi,e.
A Psr-Apericsn exposition story is told
that illustrates ibis habit bat tie ssme
story has come IRON other cities OF eres.
fairs. Two pupils we're telling their teach
er Of pressrts their parents bed brought
from BriIsIo.
Psps brought ne pise SILVER enp. said
one. Ny nsns vss On II. snd ii ssi3; For
. good boy.
Ny msnms broashi me . silver spoon.
ssid the ether boy. ssd 90 Il II ssid 1ro.
quols Hotel
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-01-02
For Wom on Who Marry.

A wise woman 10 marrying should mol
only consider whether the man suits her
but whether she 10 going to suit the env
ronments in which she will be placed
says the Chicago American. She should
not marry elubmsn il che is going Ia
shed tears over bis ssrcss.io rsmsrks on
her housekeeping.
She must not nsrry . clergy man unless
che hss spiritual grace enough to wesr
lsst yesi's bonnet, because the conpregs
tion disapproves Of irivolisy 10 other pee
ple
She should never msrry . vain man un
less her hsttery 10 Of such an intoxiostipg q
brand 1t will mske every other womsn's
seem like stale beer beside champagne
frsppe.
She should not marry an sdored only
son unless she is prepared 10 battle with
seifshness, or . brother With msny sisters
unless she hiss made up her mind to wait
on him hand aud foot.
She should not marry . lawyer II she
has sn unsuitable curiosity sbou. other peo
piss secrets. nor 90 author il she is going
to 90 through the hsrrowipg process
cess Of measuring herself up sgsinst her
husbands feminine crestions.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-01-02
Tho Patriotic Bov.

He WAS at school In Csnsds. and 1t WA
his first day 10 class. The geography LEI
son WAS called, and II was bis turn to an,
wer. says the New York Tribune.
Which is the largest city In the world
asked the teacher.
New York. unhssitstingly came the anl
wer.
l mean the largest city in the world,
said the teacher.
As promptly came the reply. New Yorh
Bot. sxpostulsted the teacher. l did mol
ssy the largest city 10 the United States,
but tho largest city in the world. You
surely know which Is the largest city in
the world.
New York, persisted the boy.
London has . larger population than
New York, said the teacher. n do mol
have the correct answer ,his time | shall
have to puninish you. Come. now. cosIins
ly, tell me the nsms Of the lsrgest city in
the world.
New York.
Stay in during recess and write me 90
lines.
He wrote the 30 lines, and every line
read The biggest city in the world is
New York.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-01-02
Norwegian FIre-Escapes.

European travellers having . wholesome
desire 10 sleep ct night would do we'll 10
give the hotels Of Norway wide berth,
As described by the Loadon Daily Mail
they sre not places for rest or recupera
iion.
They ere built oi wood. 10 the chief
room Of every landing there 10 . fire.
escape, but even the occupant Of this room
is no. insured . happy piehs. for from
hour to hour timid travellers knock him
up TO see II the are.sscspe is working prop
erly. Looking over one snother's should
ers, they ssk:
IL there any dangerf
DO you really think the rope would
work.
Have you tried il yoorsslii
Angry assurances that ii 10 ell right sre
often powerless to convince, particularly
when sncient ladies prepondersts among
this questionsrs, As last resost ths occn
pant OF the ebici room may tafn The minds
Of bis visitors iato another ohsnnel by per
csitting them to reed The printed notice
which gives complete instruction, 10 Nor
wesian English. to the traveller threstened
by Gre, Itruns TINS:
Fire escape 10 throw ont be window.
TIE plstted snottser shall be found 10
every room,
To incresse tie larry 10. down the body
one by one uliil ~ stsll be len.
N, b. The cor stslI put ont The sroud
from the shoulders tbersundsr,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-01-02

tso msu ersvlsa behind . eoapls OF roel
and secured temporary shelter. Al th
savage volley Hans Muslless hrsrt zen
TO his throat With the other private
who like Hans, wss uuhii be Tell bscl
shout iciiy yards sud vent behind % cd,
qusse cover. There ior hve minn nics the,
exchanged shots With the reds. sho, IL
accordance wiIh Indian castoG. vtult
moi charge across The open but depended
rather upon berg able 10 pick "a sh,
soldiers an6 then 10 so forward without
danger and take the scsips. Han,
Maeller found ihs, be could nse bis cal
bine, His heart vent down oct oi biz
throat lie looked sropsd him aud sax
that there Vas some chance Of holding The
ssvsses 90 ior houn. Dat beyoud be sew
bic two stricken comrades, They were mol
dead. He kues that because he ssv them
move and occasionally weakly raise them
selves and serd q sbo, In the direction oi
the red foe.
Haas said to himseli. Those men mus,
be brought back here. Then be handed
bic csfbiue to his comrsde and with bis
belt and smm nnilion, You msy need these
be ssid, II those bellows bit me, Then he
Jumped over the rock 10 front OF him, and
With his long. shsmbling, unssinly stride
be made Tor the side Of Sergeant Nelson.
The Iodisns pumped Ai him. The balls
whizsed by bis head, cut his clothes 10
In three places and spa. spitsiully into the
duet sl bis feet. Telling Nelson to grab
his csrbine. Mueller raised the sersesnt in
bis arms aud made back for the cover, his
track all the way marked out Tor hin by
the shots OF the ssvsses, He dropped the
sergeant under the shs idow OF cf the rock
and then stood on bis feet.
Where are you going, Mueiieri said
Sergeant Nelson feebly.
I'm going after Dodds. ssid Mueller.
and be cleared the little rock to the front
onoe more.
God blees you. Muller WAS what he
heard above the cracking OF the rifles TO
his front. He reached the side Of the
wounded Dodds, raised him and started
back with him across the strip CT hell.
Twice be staggered % volleys rang out.
but be reached the side OF bis comrades
and placed Dodds between Nelson and the
unwounded trooper.
Then Hans Muller fell dead.
Relief came to the three surviving cav
slrymen. The two wounded lived. 10
The little cemetery ct q post in the far west
there is . hesdstone which is inscribed
thus:
Hans Mueller. Trumpeter and Soldier,
His ooursge WAS bullet proof.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-01-02

ffNaJ WV W t&s1f '" fssee
spa pts,snded 10 Loeb 81 . pieisr 10 Al
e,si tfane
Thsf. i.lher spd usihs, srroaacs,
Toe. md Ethel sud me When se Ger
b,ties, There's tour 10 oar isIs'ly
Istf our father eioe mAaf ssked ID,
litsie gitl.
Yes. .nssefta the m-n, Wbete ia hsi
Tts ehildrsu LOOKED st each other sssin
Why. he's dead. said Ton. take car,
Of IN other aud Ethel, you tncw. F.the
told ne to
The little sirl slipped ber hsnd trusting
ly isio tsr biolhers.
Hunptl g.euls,ed the tramp III
tnrsed aud sslke3 back 10 the playroom
Josi iasiis tbs door be paused, There
isn't soytbins 10 the house to Ito drink
is thetef be asked.
Tear qutried Ethel. Mother slwsyl
mskes /, Tor her friends. bat don't know
lou.
No, replied The tramp, not thst. Isn''
there say --er : anything -lsci
Why. yes. said Tom, Frightening.
there's our milk He climbed up on :
chair and took tso tall, slim glasses Of
creamy milk from . corner cupboard.
Cook pu. them here when she vent away,
be exclsimed.
The man looked doubtful. bat raised
one Of the glasses slowly TO bis lips.
Ethel tusged excited st her brothers
sleeve. Now, Tom. che whispered. let's
do 1t rowl She stepped 10 front Of the
tramp, and bolding her frock in either
hand. made quaint courtesy. then began
10 sing in = shrill childish treble:
There's not sleepy birdie
With its head beneath Its Wig
Bot God Is tsking care OF.
For be loves everything.
The man gave her q suspicious look,
bot the little girl sSne on:
There's not thirsty f1wer
But fnds drop Of dew.
For God keeps watch over every one,
And be is wstohios you.
He sees Us when
The man suddenly put down his glass
and turned TO the door with o muttered
exclamation which the the children could
not understood,
You're not eoingf cried Ethel. Why,
Pm singing for youl
The man did not spswer, be walked
burriedly to the staircase.
I'm sirsii. she wen.loD, her voice trem
blins with excitement, that you haven't
had very bsppy time after all bat you
must come again when mothers here.
She always likes to know our friends.
The mans feet sank nolselessly into the
padded carpet Of the stairs. On the land
ug be stopped and suddenly turned
-ouud; the children were close behind him.
See here. little girl. he said roughly, hold
Up your irock, There
he drew oct some spoOns an1 .o.gs and
iropped them into II; then came the
watch and rings. a silver ehoe-born, and
Why. they're oursl cried Tom, his eyes
glowing big 10 astopishment. Yes, On
Iwered the man, with . forced Laugh,
ook en- for Joke. you see.
The boys grave eyes regarded him
earnestly, but Ethel danced with delight.
How nice and funny you are! she ssid
hen added. with happy sigh: Ips Just
lovely thing to have dsy ct homel
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-01-02

40 Irish sheriff hsd writ TO serve on :
young widow. spd on comiug into bsr
presence ssld. Madam. have an sttsch
mebt Tor yoo.
Ny dear cir ,he s.id blnshing. your ..
tschment 10 reeipioc.'es
Yon dont pnGsf,tsni me. You must
proceed to eeuit. said tbs sberif.
Wei. knos 'tis leap year, bnt | prefer
TO lei you do The courtipg yourself. Men
sre mush better st that thsn women.
Mrs tbis IL no time for iooiiog The
justice 10 waiting.
Tae justice lie ssiliuei Well. suppose
! nusi 80. ba, the Thing 10 30 sudden. and
besides. ia prefer prisst 10 do IL.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-10
WOoDMAN DAY.

Tuesday was "Woodman Day" in
Providence. and it will be long remem
bered by our citizens and countr,
friends as one of the most pleasant
ever had in our town. 1t brought back
recollections of the past to many when
the late ID. L. Morgan and Jason
Hamilton took so much intereset in the
Fireman parades and picnics.
The gentlemen of the Woodmen OF
the World who arranged the festivities
of the day and carried out so success.
fully every detail deserve great deal
of praise.
Promptly at 1880 the Woodmen as.
sembled in front of their Camp on
Levee street, and in 4 few moments
they we're lined up for their parade
Grand Marshal j. w Dunn and his
aids. Messrs. D. S Guenard and Jos.
l. Fischer, headed the procession, fol-
lowed by the Lake Providence band
Then the beautiful float handsomely
decorated, with the stump" in prom
inence; then came the Woodmen, fifty
strong; then the junior Woodmen.
dressed in red shirts and pants and
each carrying an AK: then the citizens
in carriages.
After marching through the princi-
pal streets the Woodmen disbanded in
front OF their Camp, and in few mo-
ments they. with their families, sweet.
hearts and friends were off to beautiful
Arlington, the home of Mr.. and Mrs. |
JAS. S. Millikin. A short address of |
welcome was made by Mr.. S. B Ken
nedY, the emergency man. who is
always ready to give helping hand
when the regular speakers fail to turn I
up, as they did on this occasion. The
tables were then spread under the
majestic oaks and beautiful magnolia
trees, and the large crowd felt better
after partaking of the fine spreads pre-.
pared by them for the occasion.
There were different kinds of sport to
imuse the crowd, such as skiG races.
ball games, foot races &c.
The ball at the Opera House ended
up the festivities, and ii was one of the
most pleasant and successful ever
given.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-10

The Washington Times says that a
certain Representative from rural
Wisconsin, desiring a drink of water
before going to bed the other night,
found that the bell boy neglected to
leave the customary pitcher in his
room. A little search, however, re-
vealed two small buttons on the wall,
under one of which was inscribed !:
Push twice for water" He pushed
as directed, and when the bell boy
arrived with the water the Congress-
man was found holding pitcher un-
der the button.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-10
Fought For His Life,

"My father and sister both died OF
Consumption" writes ]. L. Weather
wax, of Wyandotte, Mich, land L was
saved from the same frightful fate on
ly by DIR. Kings New Discovery. An
attack of Pneumonia left an obstinate
cough and very severe lung trouble,
which an excellent doctor could not
help, but few months use of this
wonderful medicine made me as well
as ever and | gained much in weight
Infallible for Coughs, Colds and all
Throat and Lung trouble. Trial bot
ties free. Guaranteed bottles SOC aud
$100 at Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-10

The New Orleans City Item has
changed hands, and there is already
a marked Improvement in the paper.
The Item is controlled by Mr..
Harry S. Thalheimer, late of the
Philadelphia North American and
the Philadelphia Record; G. NJ;
Palmer, of the New York .Joufnal,
ii. B. Greening of CineEnati, and
w. j. Lepnert, Who has an expert.
1e1ce of nineteen years on the differ.
ent papers of New Orleans. The
Item is fine paper, and we wish it
success,