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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
REMARKABLE TREES.
Some Of the fiare Striking CurIositles Of
Plant Life.


Plant Life.
On the Canary island grows foun-
tain tree, a tree most needed in some
parts of tho island 1t is said that the
leaves constantly distill enough water
70 furnish drink to every living creature
III Hero, nature having provided this
remedy for the drought Of the island.
Every morning near this part of the is
land cloud or mist arises from the sea,
which tho winds force against the steep
cliff on which the tree grows, and it is
from tho mist that the tree distills the
water.
China, too, claims her remarkable
tree. This is known as the tallow tree,
so called from the fact of it's produc-
ing substance like tallow, and which
serves the same purpose, is of the same
consistence, color ard smell. On the is
land of Loo-C Choo grows tree, about the
size of common cherry tree. which
possesses the popularity of changing the
color of its blossoms. At one time the
flower assumes the tint Of the lily, and
again shortly takes the color of the rose.
In Tibet there is curious tree known
as the tree Of the thousand images. Its
leaves are covered with well defined
characters Of the Tibetan alphabet IL
is of great age and the only one of its
kind known there.
The caobab tree is considered one of
the most wonderful Of the vegetable
kingdom. 1t appears that nothing can
kill this tree; hence it reaches an aston
fishing age as well as enormous size.
The natives make strong cord from
the fibers of the bark; hence the trees
are continually barked, but without
damage, as they soon put.forth new
bark. 1t appears impervious to fire, and
even the ak is resisted. as il continues
to grow in length while it is lying on
the ground.
In Mexico there is plant known by
the name of palo de leche 1t belongs
to the family of euphorbia. The Indians
throw the leaves into the water, and the
fish become stupefied and rise to the
surface and are then caught by the ma
tives. In this case the effect of the mar
cotic soon passes off. The milk of this
plant thrown upon the fire gives out
fumes that produce nausea and head
ache. The milk taken internally is q
deadly poison. 1t win produce death or
insanity, according to the size of the
dose. There is popular belief among
the lower class in Mexico that the In
sanity of the ex-Empress Carlotta was
caused by this poison. San Jose Mer-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
NEWS CONVERSATIONS.

Fire at Union City. Ind, destroyed q
butter tub factory. lumber yard and
brewery. Loss $50, 900.
North Dakota towns are complaining
of incompetent wheat buyers, sent from
the larger cities Of Minnesota and other
states.
Fifty acres of pasture and wood land
near Youngstown, o., were burned and
il was not until after hard fight that
the danger to the town was over.
"a terrific storm visited Wichita. Kan.
early ia this n0rning. The lower por-
ton of the town was inundated by 81
cloudbursb and much damage was done.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
NELSON'S PROCLAMATION.
RHinucsosa's chief Executive Issues Call
for Aid. ..-

M tnues0ta's Chief Executive Issues Call
for Aid. ..-
ST. PAUL, Sept. 5.--Governor Nelson
has arrived in the city from Alexandria,
where he had gone Saturday to be with
his family over Sunday, and at once is
sued the following relief proclamation
concerning the great calamity at Hinck.
ley and other Minnesota localities:
TO the People of Minnesota:
Information of an official character
has reached me that the villages of
Hinckley, Sandstone, Mission Creek
and the neighboring towns and farms
have been destroyed by forest fires: that
hundreds of lives have been sacrificed,
and suffering and destitution are on
every hand; that the survivors of this
terrible devastation are in immediate
need Of food, clothing. shelter and
everything that makes existence pos
sible.
This appalling disaster appeals to
every heart of generous impulses and
the case is one that demands the i'm
mediate and liberal assistance of all
good citizens of this state.
Now, therefore, 4, Knute Nelson,
governor of the state of Minnesota, in
view of this awful calamity which has
befallen oar people, and by virtue of
the authority in me vested, do hereby
appeal to all liberal and public spirited
citizens, to all municipalities and to all
religious and benevolent institutions of
this state, to take immediate action
towards securing contributions for the
relief of the prevailing distress.
! hereby appoint the following state
commission authorized to receive con-
tributions of money and supplies, and
TO expend and disburse the same: G. A..
Pillsbury of Minneapolis, Kenneth FL.
Clark Of st. Paul, Charles III. Graves Of
Duluth, Matthew c. Norton Of Winona,
Hastings III. Hart Of st. Paul.
KNUTE NELSON.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
ALONG THE SOUTH SHORE ROAD

ALONG THE SOUTH SHORE ROAD.
One Hundred and Fifty Million Feet of
Lumber Destroyed.
MARQUETTE, Mich, Sept. 5.-The
South Shore road got its Saturday night
train through from Duluth during the
morning, IA hours late. Trains are go-
ing around by Ashland and Saxony ON
account Of the burned trestles at Bibon
and Marengo. Reports from all towns
along the South Shore to the Wisconsin
state line say that they are all safe,
though there are literally hundreds of
fires in the vast belt of timber.
The dense pail of smoke which has
overhung the city for two days has
largely disappeared before brisk south
wind. There have been no great calam-
tiles in the region, but scores, il not
hundreds, of homesteaders have lost all
they possessed, and the
Damage TO Timber Has Been Enormous.
Competent and conservative men esti-
mate the standing pine over which the
fire has run at not less than 100, ,0OO, 900
feet. OF this about two-thirds be-
longed to the Diamond Match company
and about one-sixth to the Nestor es-
tate. This timber is not all destroyed,
but the rest will have to be cut this year
to save it from worms. This fact has
already operated to raise wages Of ex-
perienced loggers about one-fourth, and
will make this season very active one
in the woods.
Advices Just received from Nestoria
report heavy rains there and westward.
This will materially check the forest
fires and in general put the whole dis
trict out of danger.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
An Aged Engineer Dead.

AUGUSTA, Ga. Sept. 5.--Henry Ra.
wath, the oldest locomotive engineer in
America, has Just died. He pulled the
throttle ON the first engine used ON the
South Carolina railroad, and had rec
ord Of more than half century contiil-
nous service with that road, continuing
I'm charge of an engine until at 75 years
of age his sight failed him. At the
time of his death he was 8S.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
INTERESTING EXPERIMENT.

Successful Transmission Of am photographic
Message.
DENVER, Sept. 5.-The sun carried a
message from the top of the Equitable
building TO the summit of Pixies peak,
90 miles away ON am air line. Ii was d
remarkable feat in photographic sig.
mailing, but Its success was fully up to
expectation. Experiments will be CON.
tinued at certain hours for three days of
this week, at the end Of which time, the
signal men win start for their attempt
% Hash q message from Mount Uncom.
pahgre TO Mount Ellen--188 miles.
An interesting feature Of the work ID
that neither Of the operating parties
had the slightest idea of the message
that was to be transmitted.
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1NcESDrARIsm AT wAsHBURs.
They Add 10 the Terror Of the Situation
There.

They Add TO the Terror Of the Situation
There.
ASHLAND, Wis, Sept. 5.--The smoke
and dirt begrimed settlers Of the forest
have been struggling into Ashland all
the forenoon with tales Of losses of
homes and everything on their farms.
They are taken into the homes Of the
people here and everything possible is
done for their comfort and relief.
To add 70 the excitement at Wash.
burn incendiaries got ont and com.
menced starting fires In different por-
tions OF the city. Five have been ar
rested, three Of them caught In the
act. When first arrested, rumors Of
lynching were prevalent. Large num-
bers OF deputies were sworn in and
placed on guard in different parts Of the
city, with instructions TO guard the
docks in particular.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
CHARGED WITH DOUBLE MURDER
A Decorah Ha) Butcher Lodged Behind
the Bars.

DEBORAH, Ia, Sept. 3. John Cater
was lodged in Jail here strongly sus-
pected of the double murder of his
wife, Mary Cater, and George Wemett
at Burrak, Q village IL miles north Of
Decorah. The body Of Mrs. Cater was
found Sunday in the barn under pile
Of hay, her throat cut in two places.
When the coroner arrived he was in
formed that he was also wanted at the
schoolhonse some distance away, where
. man had been found dead with d bul-
let hole back of one of his ears and q
revolver lying ON his body. The man
was George G. Wemett, who had been
until recently employed in Caters
butcher shop. Cater claims 10 think
that Wemett killed his wife and then
suicided.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
AT RAILROAD HEADouARTERs
Chicago Oficials Much worried Over Il
Outlook.


Chicago OfHcials Much worried Over the
Outlook.
CHICAGO, Sept. 5.--Reports from the
forest fires as they came into the
Northwestern and Wisconsin Central
railway headquarters were meager, but
showed fearful loss Of life and destruc
ton Of property. The Northwestern
received word at 10 o'clock that heav
lily loaded freight train had been aban
doned on q burning bridge, but that the
crew had escaped. The Wisconsin Cen
tral service was badly demoralized and
none of the reports received gave any
definite information regarding the loss
Of life.
The superintendent Of the Ashland
division of the Northwestern wired that
the fires were smouldering, but would
probably die out If no wind arose. A
high wind, he said.
Would Result I'm Fearful Havoc.
Wisconsin Central railway officials were
unable to get satisfactory reports from
the burnt district. The train service
was demoralized and telegraph wires
were down or working badly. Agents
at various points reported heavy loss OF
life and property but were unable to
give figures or estimates. The reports
showed that the fires were smouldering
and grave fears were expressed that
fearful damage would ensue il the ne.
gion should be visited by a high wind.
The rain, the reports said, was not
heavy enough to extingnish the flames
which might break out at any time.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
Quiet IN Honolulu.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.--Rear Admiral
Walker, who is in the city for the pnr.
pose Of laying before the navy depart
ment the information acquired by him
in his recent trip to the Hawaiian
islands, speaking today Of the affairs on
the islands, said: Everything was quiet
ct Honolulu when left there III An
gust, and there were no prospects of an
outbreak. =
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05

Fears Expreased for tina safety Of q wis
consin Town.


consin Town.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Sept. 5.--It il
feared the little town of Rib Lake in
Taylor county, population $40, win be
destroyed during the night, although
an engine and crew from Chippewa
Falls have been sent 10 fight the flames.
The Rib Lake Lumber company, with
mills and an immense tannery, Il To-
Gated at that point. The danger "a
Cadot il thought 10 be over, also Ia
Cartwright and Rice Lake. At Long
Lake . summer resort cottage on the
late General Ginty was destroyed and
several other cottages threatened. AT
least seven railroad bridges ON the
north division Of the Omaha, between
Chippewa Falls and Superior. have
been destroyed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
DAlIAGE IN rENNsYLyAN1A.
Forrest Fares Raging at Dansrent Points ii
the State.


the State.
BRADFoRD, Pa, Sept 3. Forest fires
are raging III along the line Of the Buff
falo, Rochester and Pittsburg railroad.
Reports from all points on the narrow
gauge roads state that the woods are on
fire for miles. and the damage win be
heavy unless rain should fan. The
woods along the pike 10 Corydon are
ON fire for miles, and all the property In
the vicinity Of the west branch IL
threatened. Should the fire spread TO
the oil fields, serious consequences
would result. The woods along the
Bradford, Bordell and Kinzuer railroad
between here and Smithport are re-
ported on fire, and valuable property Id
ii danger Of being destroyed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
RAIN IN w1sCoNsIN.
The Anxiety Felt FOR the Northern Paxi
or the stats somesshat Eassd.

AsHLAND, Wis, Sept. 8. The anxiety
felt at Ashland for the safety Of North
ern Wisconsin Il somewhat eased by re-
ports of rain from nearly every city
whsre the fires had been worst. Quer-
les sent ont from Ashland have brought
many responses regarding the rain,
which his 70 ! great extent checked the
flamess
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05

DETRorT, Mich, Sept. 5.--A special
to The Free Press from Iron Mountain,
Mich, says: There has been . heavy
downfall or rain throughout the ire
belt during the afternoon and evening.
Trainmen arriving from the north 70
port the fires under control ind that
the danger 70 the town II past.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
still ! ltya,tery.

SEDAN, Kan. Sept. 5.-The six men
who two weeks ago were arrested,
charged with completely in the famous
murder Ia 1890 Of John s. Frazer, q
heavy stock dealer, have been set at
liberty. Their arrests. caused q sensa-
ti0n ct the time, as the men were all
prominent citizens Of this and sur-
rounding counties. This murder case
has received the attention of state ON.
|cials Of Minnesota, Montana and other
Western states.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
Democratic FACTIONS United.

DENVER, Sept 1.-TWO factions Of
the Democratic party, both holding
state conventions here, appointed con-
ference committees. These committees
drew mp q platform and nominated d
full state ticket which satisfied both
factions. The party now stands united.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-09-05
AIDING THE SURVIVORS
Destitute Sufferers Made Comfortable
by the Arrival of Food and
Clothing.
MANY CITIES GIVE FREELY.
Governor Nelson Urged to Contribute
State Funds---Good Man.
agement.

SE PAUL, Sept. 5.--Relief work for
the destitute at Hinckley and vicinity is
well started, andais being well managed.
But relief must be prolonged and Of a
substantial nature.
Winter. so near at hand, means
greater and continued care for these
people
Contributions already made by st.
Paul and other cities and the towns
along the line Of the st. Paul and Du-
luthiapply only to immediate necessi-
ties, and relieve the situation with re-
gard to food and clothing just now.
For the present, there is no lack of
food All the towns along the line have
taken official cognizance of the distress
and have dispatched quantities of -four,
meats, bread, milk and potatoes.
The Kind Of Relief Most Needed.
Three things are needed - money,
nedical attendance and clothing land
there cannot be too much of any one
RzDvisions are plentiful; doctors would
and q world of good to be done; cloth
Ing must be had, and bedding is ON inn
peratiye necessity.
The Sc. Paul committees have raised
almost %, 900 i'm money.
Saltwater has given over 81 600 In
cash, besides large stores Of supplies.
Minneapolis and Duluth have raised
large cash funds, and additional dona-
tions Of money and supplies win be
made.
Next Sunday there viii be special
church collections in many Northwest
ern towns
Relief work nc Pine City.
As the days go by they find the relief
work in better shape at Pine City,
which is.the headquarters for the mass
Of 800 or 400 refugees who fed south
ward from the flames. The demands
upon the people were almost over
whelming at first, so that there was
little or no system, but since then all
that has changed. General Bunker,
representing the governor, aided the
citizens relief committee in getting
into shape.
Generous Relief From Two HarbOrs.
Citizens of Two Harbors, Mimi, north
Of Duluth, have raised $4OO for the fire
relief fund, and that amount will be
considerably increased at once. The
town has adopted a resolution urging
Governor Nelson to give state funds to
all needy towns.
Searching For Bodies.
A systematic search is to be made for
the bodies. Three parties are out from
Pine City. consisting of four men each,
all experienced wood men. They will
search the woods thoroughly for dead
bodies and will take along picks and
spades, 50 as to be able to bury the
bodies where they find them, as the re-
mains viii in all probability be badly
decomposed, or in shape that they can
not be removed. The graves, of course.
viii be properly marked where identifi.
cation is complete.
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-30
Threaten to Enjoln.

Alderman Sinner is still hard at work
in keeping sewage out of the San Pedro
creek, In the hospital cesspool matter, it
is understood Alderman Elmendorf re-
fused to sign the report recommending
as the city is now doing, In running sew
age into the San Pedro creek, they are
violating their own ordinances. If relief is
not given by the city, the residents along
the San Pedro will apply to Judge Noonan
for an injunction to remedy the evil. 1t
is understood that the sanitary committee
has agreed also, to recommend the re-
moval of all sewage pipes from the San
Pedro ditch.
The city should keep its own back yard
clean, before the sanitary officers are al
lowed to punish private offenders.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-30
CITY NEWS.

The best rains in five year
have fallen in Sabinal county. AL
| streams are running full.
About $4,000 will be paid ou
by the city this afternoon to it:
employees.
"A number of wheeImen rode
out to the Third mission yester
day.
The socialist club held a pic
mic at Edmund's grove yester,
day.
The Medina river is on a boom
after last nights rain, and the
Medic, Leon and Apache creeks
are full. The river, some miles be.
low this city, showed a 4 foot rise
this morning.
"A picnic was given by Mr.,
Geo. Dullnig and family to their
friends at the Dullnig ranch yes
terday.
The Alamo Wheelmen will
have their regular monthly recep-
ton at their club rooms on Thurs
day next.
"A class of 50 children were
confirmed by Bishop Neraz at st.
Joseph's church yesterday after.
noon.
The little friends of Miss Lee
Semlinger, gave her a surprise
party yesterday in honor of her
thirteenth birthday anniversary
Dainty refreshments were served
at 8 o'clock which were much en-
joyed. Music and games were the
features Of the evening. AT the
little ones departed for their va
rious homes, each declaring they
had had "such good time"
-2!, 5; 10 and Is cents a yard, for
goods worth to times as much,
at Joske's Red Letter Sale of Rem
nants Thursday. 80 2t
The mayor not having time to-
day to sign the pay-rolls or vouch-
ers, Saturday will be payday for
all city employees for April salaries
There will be no need of a spe.
cial council meeting today. The
committee is not nearly ready, and
the Gulf Shore road is far away
just yet.
-Found.-A roam pony, branded
d V on shoulder, white foot, about
III hands high. The owner will
please call at 224 Ord street, and
pay for this notice. 4 80 Ii
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-30
To Close on Friday.

The members of the San Antonio
Jockey club held meeting today. The
following gentlemen were appointed a
committee to consult the merchants oil
San Antonio regarding the closing oil
their places Of business on next Friday
afternoon so as to let their clerks take in
the races: A. Joske, Frank Grice, A. C.
Schryver, J. J. Stevens, l.. S. Berg, L.
Wolfson, A. E. Devine, Nose Open
heimer, A Wolf, Colonel Geo. w. Brack-
enridge, Judge w. w. King, Fl. D. Kamp-
mann and L. p. Peck.
Three new members were elected as fol-
lows: Hon. John Ireland, B. W. Ran
die and II. B. Sinner, Jr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-30
New York and Europe

The Mallory S. Line offers to the travelling
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erful iron steamers, having cabin and steer
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and correct information in detail, apply to
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all transatlantic lines. 5l7 E. Houston st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-30
THE ORDER APPROVED.
The Price of the Old County Court
house to Start at S65. 600.

| An order for the sale of the present
county courthouse property on Soledad
street, for the purpose of completing the
new county courthouse at the southeast
| corner of Main plaza, was adopted by
the county commissioners this morn
| ing. The property IS to be
sold before the courthouse door on
Soledad street and Charles f. Mayer was
appointed commissioner for the sale OF the
property. The order also provides that
IN the event the new courthouse will not
De completed by the time the property at
present occupied by BeXar county as
courthouse is sold, the County of Bexar
shall have the right to continue
to occupy the premises sold, by
paying to the purchaser the sum of $3.50
per month for every month used as court
house after it is sold.
Judge Callaghan moved to amend the
order by fixing the starting price of the
property at $4,000. The motion, howev-
er. was not entertained by the court
1t was then moved and seconded that the
order drawn by Maj. Jno. A. Green, the
attorney for the county, be adopted. The
molten was carried. Judge Callaghan
voted in the negative.
The. entire proceedings, on motion, were
set aside.
On motion of Commissioner Peter Jonas
it was decided to fix the starting price
Of the property at S65,OOO. This
motion met the approval of Com
nissioners Jonas and Boerner and
Judge Callaghan, Commissioners Dwyer |
Ind Umscheid voting against il.
Thereupon the order prepared by Ma
or Green were unanimously, adopted |
~ the court.
Court adjourned until Friday
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-04-30
FOR SALE.

Lots on River ave. from $500 to 81, 200.
Lots on Government Hill from S675 to
81 200.
Improved property, Crosby ST., 81 ESQ.
House of 4 rooms and lot, Dignowity
Hill, $3.50.
Several fine residences, Avenue D, reas-
enable.
Three fine houses to one owner, on Gov
eminent Hill, a good investment.
House and lot, Pine St., on installments
Lots on E. Commerce St., $500 to 81, 200.
have several absolute bargains in i'm
proved property. Owners compelled to
sell.
WIN. WILL, Room 5, Clifford Bldg.