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I. HUM'S OPINION The Japanese Minister Talks of United States Interests In the East. SECOND ONLY TO ENGLAND'S Interference in Case of Franco -German and Russian Alliance Justifiable. WASHINGTON, April 27.— Minister Kurino of Japan gare the Associated Press a very significant interview on the Eastern question. He said that in his opinion the commercial interests of the United States in the East, particu larly in Japan, are so much more exten sive and important than those of Ger many or France that it would be emi nently desirable in the event of a Franco-German alliance with Russia, to prevent the consummation of the peace treaty, for the United States to take an active part in offsetting such an alliance. Mr. Kurino wished it to be clearly understood, however, that this was his personal oonviction. He had not, he said, received any instruc tions from his government, and there had been no suggestion of an official or unofficial character from him to the state department. His views were the result of his personal information of the extent of United States interests in the East. "The commercial interests of the United States in Japan are very much igfeater than those of Germany or France. Practically their interests are little or nothing, while those of the United States are very extensive. The British trade comes first, and after comes the trade of the United States. It will be eminently proper, therefore, if the United States, in consideration of her superior commercial interests, should offset a demonstration on the part of France and Germany, if any such move is actually made. I am not officially informed that it has been made, nor am I apprehensive of the move should it be made. But in the eient of its baing realized, then there is little doubt in my opinion that the commercial interests of the United States would make it expedient to take P*rt in the issue. This, of course, Would not mean that the United States "Was to engage in a Its co-opera tion would undoubtedly be effective Without any radical step." OBJECT TO LI'8 TREATY. Nome of thfc Clilncup (.eneral* In Favor of Continuing the War. SHANGHAI, April 27.—A dispatch re ceived here from Pekin says that af fairs tht re are in a critical state. Some of the generals are in favor of continu ing the war. The censors object to Li Hung ClKing and the terms of the treaty of peace between China and Japan, aud the officials are claiming that the emperor alone should decide upon the tei ins. The ratification of the treaty consequently is uncertain, and if the treaty is ratified it is feared there will be trouble with the army. Treaty Before the Kmprror. LONDON, April 'J7.—A Peksu dispatch •o the London Times says ti.ar John W. Foster, the American adv s of the Chinese peaoe envoys, and the secretary of Li Hung Chang, have arrived there and the treaty of jieace between China and Japan is now before the emperor and his ministers. DANGER 18 GREAT. FtntU or Wisconsin In a Very Dry Con dition at PreieBt CHIPPEWA FAUX, Wis., April 27.— Word has been received here that forest fires are again raging in the vicinity of Phillips, aud it now looks as if that devastated region will suffer a second catastrophe. The woods near Prentice are ablaze and the homesteaders and farmers are rushing into the city for safety. There were several farmhouses burned out Wednesday and there seems to be no probability that the fires will abate. The weather is hot and the woods and trees are as dry as tinder, making them fit subjects for the fire to prey upon. Unless rain comes the fire will certainly create wide desolation. The people of Prentice have made an organ ized effort to keep the flames from en tering the city. All the fire appliances the city affords have been gotten ready for immediate action, and, warned by the disaster to Phillips last summer, the most heroic efforts will be made to keep the city from burning up. The nearest approach it has made is about a quarter of a mile distant and is burn ing slowly towards the city. If a wind springs up the flames may be carried into the town. At Other Points. MARINETTE, Wis., April 27.—Reports have been received here that forest fires are raging in th« woods between Amburg aud Iron Mountain on the St. Paul road. Marinette lumber compa nies which are interested in that region in pine timber ar anxiously awaiting details of the fire. Embezzled 63,000. WAHHBUKN, Wis., April 2« Aiotreo Knight, ex-county treasurer, was ar lested on a warrant charging the em bezzlement of $8,000 from L:tyfield county. The examinat oa of ex-County Clerk Williams is now in jirogreg. Tue two are alleged to have been purtuers in the deal aud th aggro-jute oi their »4 o ISTABLISHF.D 1890. MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1895. HAVE LITTLE TO EAT. Bill mi Far* of Sailors Oa the OrtlMr Olyuipla. SAN DIEGO, Cal., April 27.—The crew of the Olympia is still loudly complain ing of its treatment. One of the ap prentice.boys was ashore and said that the 0 apprentices had come out from (he East aud the majority of them had been placed on the Olympia. There Were a few of the boys on board, but Ihey would leave at the first port touched. The following is a list of the day's allowance per man as obtained from one of the men: Fourteen ounces of hard bread one pouud salt pork one gill of vinegar every 10 days two ounces of tea per day four ounoas of pickles per week sugar in their coffee on Saturday. Complaint was made to Captain Reed with a request for spuds (potatoes) and he asked: "What does Lieutenant Sturday say?" "He says we can't have any, sir." "Weil, if Lieutenant Sturday says no spuds, you can't have any." CANCELED PERMIT& Aadttar Daan Running Amnflk Am«Bf Timber Thieves. ST. PAUL, April 27.—State Auditor Dunn has canceled permits to cut tim ber and t:es covering.% sections of state land. One of the permits, all of which were issued by ex-State Auditor Bier mann, was for oak timber and was can celed because it was illegally issued, there lteing no provision in the law granting permits for cutting hardwood timber. One of the permits for cutting pine was issued in September, 1893, because the state was liable to loss on ac count of fire, yet no cutting has been reported although three It seasons have parsed K'.IICJ the p*rin.f was is sued. The other permits, one for cut ting pine and two "licenses" for cut ting t.es, were issued in 1803 and after two legging seasons no cutting has be^n reported t» the auditor's office. These are what may be properly termed speculative purchases and the auditor does not propose to allow any one to speculate at the state's expense. WOMEN'S CLUBS. A Stata Federation Organised at a Minne apolis Meeting. MINNEAPOLIS, April '21.—A state fed eration of woninn's clubs, formally or ganized with a constitution and officers, is the result of a meeting of club women at the West hotel. The new federation the direct outgrowt.i of a visit made in December by Mrs. Henrotin of Chi cago, who met the Minneapolis women and gave them an impetus for organiza tion. The object of a federation, as stated in the constitution, is to bring the women's olubs of the state in com munication for acquaintance and mu tual helpfulness. No' sectarian or po litical test is required of clubs applying for membership, and while distinctively humanitarian movements maybe recog nized, the chief purpose of the body is not philanthropic or technical, but so cial, literary, artistic or scientific cult- Jnspeetion Improves Dairies. 8*. PAUL, April 27.—The report of the state dairy commissioner showing the condition of the dairies in and adja oeut to St. Paul, shows an improvement since the last inspection, especially in the care of cows and the ventilation of barns. The inspection included 182 bams and 3,111 cows, aud in 50 barns the cows were found to be in extra good Condition, in 51 to be good, in 54 fair, and 18 in poor condition. The knowl edge that the barns are to be inspected regululy has had a beneficent influence on keepers dairies. Worlds Fair Diplomas. WASHINGTON, April 27.—Tli« worlds fair diplomas awarded to exhibitors, whose exhibits were favorably men tioned by the judges, are being pre pared at the bureau of engraving and printing, and will be sent out in about 00 days together with the medals now being struck at tke Philadelphia mint. About 24,000 diplomas in all will issued. Trainmen Exonerated. FARQO, N. D., April 27.—The cor oner's inquest on the man killed by the Great Northern passenger train was completed and exonerated the trainmen from all blame. It has developed that the man's name was Edward Peterson, and that he had lived north of Fargo for four vears. To Cnasu crate. INDIANAPOLIS, April 27.—Bishop Tut tle of Missouri has been selected as the presiding bishop at the consecration services of John Hazen White, bishop elect of the diooese of Indiana, to be Jbeld in St. Paul's church May 1. Will Vote on the Silrer Qnmttoa. LAWRENCEVILLE, Ills., April 27.-^The Democratic central committee will oall a primary May 11 to ascertain what a majority of their party believe in regard to the free coinage of silver and gold at the ratio of 16 to 1. A vote at this time would be largely in favor of frea coinage. Thousands at tl»on'n Faaeral. FAIRFIEU*, la, April 27.—The re- mains of ex-United States Senator Wil son wirj interred h:*re during th" aft ernoon. The attendance exceeded any thing in the history of this portion of the state. The guard of honor of 100 old soldiers and thousands of citizens accompanied the remains to their hist CIRLS IS A PANIC Mad Rush for Safety During a Fir© in #a Montreal bacco Factory, SfAIRWAYS SOLIDLY PACKED. Dozen Seriously or Fatally tfl^ jured by Leaping From the Windows. MONTREAL, April 27.—W. C. McDon ald's extensive tobacco factory on On lario street was partially destroyed by tire during the evening. The loss will reach $500,000. One employe was killed outright and a dozen others prob ably fatally injured. Tin fire started at 5 o'clock in the drying room, and for awhile smoul dered. Then suddenly the flames burst through, and a most awful panic en sued. There were 900 employes in the building and more than half of this number were women and girls. The shrieks of the women as they beat against the iron screens, praying the crowd to do something to save them, were most heartrending. The wnoae the f&urth floor was Beyond Inscription. When the first wild rush for the stair way occurred the passageway was sol idly packed and many fainted and fell under the feet of the frenzied crowd. Then a mad rush was made for the windows. But the crowd forgot about the heavy iron screens which guarded that means of egress. Frantic women tore their hands beating against the cruel obstructions, but they were too strong for their feeble blows. Death seemed inevitable until Marie Gagnon found a window that yielded to the de termined blows of those who could get their united efforts to bear. This win dow overlooked an extensive 1-story warehouse. Wlthont a Moment's Hesitation the unfortunate woman leaped into the air and lauded on the roof below. En couraged by her daring, and impelled by the smoke and flames, which were mak n rapid progress in that part of the building, other women followed her example, until about 20 maimed and braised forms were piled upon the warehouse roof. By this time the pas sageway had become sufficiently cleared to permit a more rapid clearing of the building. The work of rescue by means of fire extension ladders was in progress and many Almost Inanimate Forms were carried out by the brave firemen. On the third floor, where the fire started, the scents were almost as heartrending, but, being warned sooner, the operatives were able to escape quicker by the stairways. Many were terribly crushed in the mad rush, but the most serious casualties were con fined to those on the top floor. Tliere was not a fire escape,on the the outside nor any appliances on the inside of the building for the fighting of the fire. MAY DISMISS GREENWAY. The Ottawa Government 8aId to Haw Such a Scheme in Mind. WINNIPEG, April 27.—The statement is published here from Ottawa that Lieutenant Governor Schultz, who is now at the capital, has complained to the Dominion government because At torney General Siftou took part in the Haldimand election in presenting Man itoba's position in the separata school question. Some go so far as to say that the gov ernor may ask for the resignation of the attorney general or may even dis miss the Greenway government in or der that the radical legislation, as asked by the Dominion government, may be put into effect. The local government officials here are puzzled to know what is meant by the Ottawa rumor. NICARAGUA CANAL COMMISSION. It Wilt Uavs for Grey town Karljr in May. WASHINGTON, April 27. --The Nicara- guan canal commission has left Wash ington for New York. Several days will be spent there in examining the work ing drawings and surveys of the canal company. The commissioners will then return to Washington and make prep arations to start for Nicaragua early in May. Secretary Herbert has placed the cruiser Montgomery at their dis posal, and on this ship they will sail on May 7 from Mobile for Greyton. While the commission is at work in the in terior on the line of the canal, Com mander Davis will make careful sound ings of the harbor of Greyton and the approaches to the canaJ. THE POOR HIS VICTIMS. ffca Appleton (Wis.) Failure Mains Maay Persons Paupers. APPLETON, .Wis., April 27.—The fail ure of Louis Scliintz, a real estate dealer, takes on a more serious aspect as the details become known. His lia bilities are $50,000 and assets $25,000. His creditors are almost entirely mem bers of St. Joseph's congregation, who had entrusted hiiu witli their little sav ings in amount-} ranging from $100 to $600. Many of them are old and help less and will bo rendered paupers by their loss. Schintz was prominent in Catholic society circles #nd he used his iutju -nee in this direction in a business way. Among his largest cred tors is Father Richards of St. Joseph's ihurch, who had $5,000 places. The bulk of the mouey appears to have "been lost in Co.arado uuuing w/jecttl?it}ot\s. Poultry Netting and Screen Wire. A PECULIAR CASK. 'A'o nan In New V«r Divided Her Time Between Two Hnsbands. NKW YOKK, April 27. —One of the ttrangest cases on record is that just brought to light of a woman with two husbands. She divided her time half and half between them. The case was dis covered by a suit brought by Samuel Lehman, of 230 E ist One Hundred and Sixth street, against George Webber, ex-manager of Hollender's hotel, for $10,000 for alienating his wife's affec tions. He is also suing for divorce. Lehman is the wronged husband, hav ing been the first to marry the woman. The Lehmans were mar ried in 18S2, Ever since then Mrs. Lehman has been in the habit of spend ing three nights each week away from home. She told her husband at such times that she was going to a lodge meeting. Lehman afterwards discov ered that she stopped at Hollender's hotel as Webber's wife during her ab sences. His baby, recently born at Lehman's house, was named George, after Webber. Judge Gildersleeve has granted a writ of arrest for Webber, bat he has not yet been captured. WEDDING PRESENTS. A Favored Ftiw Viewed Those of the Curzons. WASHINGTON, April 27.—While it was given out that the gifts at the Curzon Leiter wedding were not displayed, it was a fact that they were on exhibition in two large rooms. Thither trusted servants conducted such of the guests as were invited to view them. The jewels, a very gorgeous assortment of which were presented to the bride by her parents, brother and sisters, glit tered behind the glass doors of a strong case. In this collection were a three strand pearl necklace, a collarette of diamonds and several diamond stars. Mr. and Mrs. Leitergave their daughter besides a case of silver, an entire ser vice of the most elaborate description. Other presents were rich and numerous. A feature at the wedding breakfast was the signing of a register by such guests as were invited by the hostess to do so. This book, which had parch ment leaves, was in the blue and silver parlor, known as Miss Letter's boudoir, where a S3rvaut was in attendance to hand each comer the quill pen. Mrs. Cleveland's sianature was the first to i» inscribed. CHINESE CERTIFICATES. Base of Operations of Forger* Changed From 'Frisco to Victoria. VICTORIA, B. C., April 27.'—Since the arrest in San Francisco of Max Kat zaner and half a dozen others for traffio in forged Chinese certificates, some cf the operations of the ring have been transferred to this city. It is estimated that within a month upwards of 500 forged certificates have *en sent from here to China. "The resalt of the San Framisco arrests," said one -of the officers of the provincial police," has been that Victoria has for weeks past been flooded with these forged certiflo&tes, which may be ob tained through a Chinaman at any time for $25. The sellers agree to deliver the purchaser, with a reasonable amount of personal baggage, at some convenient point on the American side, generally at or near the mouth of the Columbia river." Both Carry Ballets. PALOI'KK, Wash., April 27.—There was a duel on the streets here between Judgu Hughes and his son-in-law, Ray mond Peiffer. Three shots were fired by Peilfer and one by Hughes. Both men were wounded, but neither fatally. Three Cremated. FRANKFORT, Ind., April 27.—The re mains of James Yeager, a cripple, and his two children, aged 5 and 9 years, were taken half cremated from the ruins of the Fincel block. The fire is said to have been the work of incen diaries. Connty Officer* Arrested. ST. JOKEPH, MO., April 27.—Thomas Rogers and H. P. Brandow, deputies under ex-County Collector George Hall, were arretted, charged with being im plicated in the embezzlement 400 from the county. oi $18,- Danger of Another Yaqui ('prising. NOOALKK, A.T., April 27.—The Oasis, a newspaper of this place, is in receipt of special correspondence from Minas, Preitas, Sonora, conveying the intelli gence that there is danger of another uprising against the Mexican authori ties by the Yaqui Indians in the South ern part of Sonora. They have been investing all their spare cash in arms and ammunition for many months. LAWN HOSE Gasoline Stoves repaired and cleaned! Guaranteed to be tile Best III ^We" Paints and Oils. Glass of all sizes Jewel Call on the rtarket and likewise our Iwork of all kinds we can warrant us before purchasing elsewhem. •if. Hrlw's Cream liaklng Fowde Mott Perfect Made. Knbltril an Kxprrs* Office. CRIPPLK CRKKK, Colo., April 27.-—'The Denver and Kio Grande express office was robbed of about $1,100 at Victor. Express Agent Carlin says a powerfully built man entered the depot shortly after midnight and after talkiuir a few minutes, struck Carlin a powerful blow. When he regained conscious ness, the robber had disappeared, th.* safe door was open and the money gone. Detroit Board of Health Legal. LANSING, Mich., April 27.—The su preme court handed down a decision holding that the act passed by the pres ent legislature, authorizing the appoint ment by the governor of a new Detroit board of health is constitutional. The court declares that the new board is en tirely warranted in drawing upon the treasury of the City of Detroit for money. LATEST MARKET REPORT. Milwaukee Grain. MILWAUKEE, April 26,1893. FLOUR—Steady. WHEAT—No. 2 spring, '2?4«: No 1 Northern.» D' j'c Julv, (S3?£e. "CORN -No. 47Sc. OATH—No. 2 white 32%c No. 8, white, liARLKY No. 2, .12c wimple. 63r? KYE-No. l. Blinncapoils (Jrain. MINNKAI'OI.IS. A »ril Ivt,. WHEAT—C'lo-e, April. 54*6Mi-, MiV «July, On Track—.NO. 1 Imnl, 6tie No. 1 Northern, No. 2 North ern, 04'v. Dnluth Grain. DLI.UIM, April 2»5. IS!5. W1IKAT—Cash. April, No. 1 hard, ti„..4 65V4'C No. 1 Northern, July, No. 1 Northern, GoJie: September, St. Paul Union Ntoek Yarda. SOUTH ST. PAUL, April ,'tl, 1895. HOGS—Market lordlSc lower. Range of prices, $4. {."(tt4.45. CATTLE—Steady and active at yester day's prices. Good demand for fat cattle and good stockers and feeders. Prime cows. ?4.00(c$4.50 good steers, $3.50(a4.04 prime cows, |3.75(a3.75, good cows, 2.2.(a2.7» common to fair cows, $l.50((C2.2r light veal calves, £J.U0(a4.UQ!, heavy calves, #2.00(£3.U0 stockers, $1.70@ $2.." 0 feeders, $.25(«3.X). SllEKP-Good sheep stead common dull. Muttons, H.00@4.25 lambs, IS.75(a4.7r common, 25(i»2.50. Receipts: Hogs, 1,400 cattle, 250 calves, 10 sheep, Cfcloago Union Stock Yards. CHICAGO, April 36, 18K. HOGS Market active and 5@10c higher. Sales ranged at $4.50@4.90 for light 94.tH)@r.00 for mixed $4.45@5.05 for heavy packing and shipping lots (4.45^4.65for rough. CATTLK—Market firm best grades 5(a 10c higher. Dressed beef and shipping steers, $4.l5(rf 6.50 cows aud bulls, $1.75 £5.00 Texan*, .*J. S11KKP—Market slow and steady. Receipts: Hogs, 17,000: cattle, 8,50) sheep, T.iKXJ, Chioago Grain and Provisions. CHICAGO, April *~6, 189& CLO-INO I'lilCKS WHEAT—April. Hi: May. Ol^c July, t»-»c September, COllN —April, 47!4C May, 47$c July, 48c September 4H\c. OATS—April. May, -.\7ac Jane, ay'^c. Julj, v^:,'4c PORK—April. *13.32 M«y, $12.7% July, *12 LARD- April. 46.85 May, #6.84 July, #7.0 September, 7.15. SHORT RiiiS -April •#•5.27 May, #6.87 July, Septe nOer. £0. jj. Awarded Highest Honors—World** Pair DH SAIQNG MOST PERFECT MADB. pure Cmrc Cream of Tartar Powder. Fie •rem Ammonia, Alum or any other aduhenu* 4P'YEAR5\ Tfclc STA#DAR* PRICE FIVE CENTS. have a tirst-class tinner whose MCDONALD BROS. SUB8CRIBE FOR THE.... LAKE,COUNTY WEEKLY 8 LEADER, A carefully edited^ 48-column paper ALL PBINTED at flomc, A hent to any audi-ess in the United States, for ONE- DOLLAR in -A. 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