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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
FRAKER IS FOUND
The Man So Badly Wanted By
Insurance Companies Cap
tured Near Tower.
Had Been Living in the Woods
Under the Alias of Schnell
for Six Months.
Admits His identify and Will
Return to Kansas at
Cn'p.

DULUTH, Mimi, Sept. S.-George
Fraker. of Topeka. kas., the man who
was supposed to have teen drowned in
the Missouri river two years ago, has
been captured in Minnesota. Fraker's
life was insured for sos. 900 and the
heirs brought suit n the Kansas courts
to recover. The case went to the su-
preme court, and was one of the most
famous insurance cases of the country.
The insurance companies We're defeated
in tn" final decision. it being rendered
last month 1t was always maintained
by the companies that Fraker was alive.
but his whereabouts We're unknown.
Recently it became known in some way
that Fraker was near Tower, where he
was known under the alias of Schnell.
Admits His Identity.
Attorney Robert 7. Herrick and Dep
uty Sheriff Wilkinson of Topeka, came
here and r1ganized party to search
for him. fraker was found in the
woods and his capture was effected in a
Stla-ctic manner. He was lrought to
Drlu h and will be taken TO Topeka at
once.
lrl,er will 60 without Il requisition
He has been living near Tower for SIX
months. He admitted his identity and
said he did not leave home Oh purpose
to defraud the companies. but that while
he was on the Missouri river, he fell in
and swan across to land. The next day
he read i'll the papers that he had beer
drowned and concluded to carry out the
deception and allow his heirs to collec
the Insurance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
SPECIAL DAY FOR EDITORS.
Minnesota state Fair Will Entertain All
Newspaper Men sept. Ia.

Newspaper Men sept. IA.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. "A game If
baseball between the st. Paul and De-
troit clubs and another game between
the Minneapolis and Terre Haute clubs,
of the Western Leagu, Will form part
of the program for Newspaper Men S
Day at the state fair Sept. Id. The
games will be in plain view from the
grand stand. The games will begin at
/ p. IN, and p. III.
Another attraction will he mile race
between Miss Mate Christopher, the fe-
male bicyclist. and fast trotting horse.
Miss christopher has mile record be-
low the best time made by a trotting
horse.
There will be a running race between
the thOrOughbreds Anawan, Allablaee,
Remedy, Iantha, Miss Price, from the
stables of Mr.. Al Sphinx, of The Derby
Winner, to be played during fair week
in st. Paul and Minneapolis theatres
The famous old running horse Freeland
who many years ago defeated Miss
Woodford at Long Branch. and thus
gained the world running record, viii
be paraded in front of the grand stand.
There will be race between foul
mounted policemen of st. Paul and foul
mounted policemen of Minneapolis.
There will be a bicycle race betweel
the managers of the daily newspapers O
st. Paul and Minneapolis, and ia
mems bicycle race.
A band of music, consisting of $50 o
the lest musicians of the Twin Cities
will entertain the editors with music
directed by such noted leaders as Georg
Danz. Jr., George Seibert. Henry Steli
and Professor, Watson. This program
is made up by the press clubs OF st
Paul and minneapolis and the Mime
sofa Editorial association.
Railroads leading to the Twin Cite
have made a rate Of one fare for tn
round trip, within a radius of goo miles
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
A AORSELESS WAGON.
One of tho French Vehicles EXcites In
trrest in New York.


trrest in New York.
New YORK. Sept. L. Washington
square was crowded with spectators to
see the new horseless wagon imported
from Paris by a prominent dry goods
house The wagon is an automatic pc
troleum vehicle Rectitied petroleum Of
density of 200 is used us a motive pow
er. 1t is very simple in arrangement
and easily controlled. The motor, which
is of horizontal movement, is indepen-
dent, and can be used for any other
purpose. 1t is fitted with bicycle-like
arrangement Of sprocket wheels and
chains on either side. A crank in front
guides the vehicle with accuracy, and
three brakes keep it under control. On
good roads it can attain q speed of Is
miles an hour and ascend IL per cent
grades. The cost Of running is less
than cent mile, and the reservoir
holds oil enough for rs miles. An cleo
trio spark does the lighting.
The wagon is fitted with rubber tires,
and the running is almost noiseless.
Several successful spins We're made along
Fifth avenue and around Washington
square.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
TREASURY STATEMENT.

Government Expenditures Greatly in Ex-
cess OF Receipts.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-The treasury
statement shows that the excess of ex-
penditures over receipts for this month
was but 81, ,693, 1O3, as against a deficit
last month of $9, 800, 600. The customs
receipts are steadily growing, reaching
this month $l5 5,639, ,047, with total treas
ury receipts of $2s, ,952, 1896. The aver
age expenditures of the treasury are
about $50, 200, 900, and treasury officials
believe that for September receipts will
equal if they do not slightly exceed the
expenditures Still, the best informed
treasury officials do not believe that the
receipts for the year will reach the ex-
penditures by $2O,OOO,OOO. Last year
the deficit was 43,OOO, 600, and the year
before $40, 10000
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
MAJOR SYLVESTER DEAD.

Was One Of the Oldest and Best known
Journalists in Washington.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-Major Rich
and Sylvester. the Oldest and one of the
best known journalists in Washington,
died here during the day. Major Syl-
, vesttr has been. identified with the
Washington Post as an editorial writer
elnce its foundation in 1879, and up to
the year before his death had scarcely
missed day from his desk for any
cause AS political writer he was
looked npon by his contemporaries as
an authority without partlsanship or
prejudice. The deceased was born in
New Hampshire i'll 1880, was graduate
in law, and afterwards engaged in news
paper work in Iowa and St. Louis and
later in Washington.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
Overdue steamer Arrives.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Sept. B. The
Red Star line steamship Illinois, Cap
tain Beynon, has arrived at this port,
two days overdue Some apprehension
had been felt for the safety of the
steamer, which left Antwerp II days age
with liz passengers and a large, cargo,
Severe gales and tremendous seas were
encountered from the start. but al On
board are safe and WE'LL
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
SUES FOR BREACH OF PROMISE
Mrs. league Wants $2j. 900 Becaus
James Hicky Is Too Slow.

ANDERSON, Ind. Sept. 2.-Mrs. Emile
league Of indianapolis filed $25, 900
breach Of promise suit against James
Hicky of this city. The love affairs of
the two have been attracting consider
able attention for the last two years. Mr..
Hicky is one Of the richest men of this
state, is past TO years of age and is sin
gle. The two became acquainted. and
it is claimed that he proposed to her and
was accepted about a year ago, but is
slow i'll carrying out his part Of the pro
Drnmme.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
RACE FOR A RECORD.

Two Noted Long Distance Riders start
From Chicago for New York.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-Geor-e w. Wolfe,
the well known long distance bicycle
rider and the present holder Of the
Chicago New York bicycle record,
started at IA. m. ON another long and
tedius ride for the metropolis in an at
tempt. not only to break the record now
held by himself. but also to outride, ii
possible. that other well known long
distance rider and present holder of the
100 and 200 mile road records, H. p.
>Searle, who left the corner of Washing
IN boulevard and Halstead street at 4
q. IN. fer New York city in an attempt
to lower Wolfe's record for that dis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
Body of Missing Man Found.

PALMYRA, Wis, Sept. 2.-The dead
body of Allan Craig, police justice of
this village, was found in mass of
hazel brush, near the site of the Metro
politan ice houses. He had been miss
ing since Aug. 20. An inquest was
held, with the verdict of death from
natural causes Mr.. Craig was highly
connected and was at one time editor of
the PALMYRA News.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03

DENVER, Col, Sept. 2.-General James
B. Weaver, who spent most of August
in Texas, sends the following report of
political conditions in that state to The
Rocky Mountain News:
"Old party ties are completely dis
solved in Texas, and there is not IA ling
ering doubt about the attitude Of the
Lone Star state in 1896. She will cast
her vote by an immense majority for the
uODuliSt ticket.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
RODE A BRAKE BEAM.
Montana Woman and Her Boy Try the
Tramp Method.


BUTTE Mont, Sept. 2.-Upon the ar
rival Of a Burlington freight train at
Huntley the tralnmen discovered a
young woman and boy riding upon
one of the brake beams III approved
tramp fashion. The woman gave her
name as Mrs. Peterson and said her hus-
band, barber, had deserted her and a
baby several months ago at Billings.
Besides herself and baby she had a
mother and little brother to support A
few days ago she spent her last money
to purchase tickets for her mother and
baby to Sheridan, Wyo.. where they
have friends, and she took the
little brother, climbed on the brake
beam Of an outgoing freight. and bad
been riding nearly all night when dis
covered. The trainmen gave them a
place in the caboose the remainder OF
the journey.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
OFFICIAL CALL ISSUED.
Convention i'm Ireland's Cause Meets 1,
Chicago Sept. 24-26.


Chicago Sept. 24-26.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-Having failed to
secure any tangible recognition of Ire
lands right to self government from
the British government, sons of Erin
have called convention to consider
what must be done This convention
will be held in Young Mems Christian
Association hall in this city Sept. "a 90,
and is the officially called convention of
Irish Americans who hope for freedom
for the northern country.
The call is signed by John F. Finerty,
acting president; John p. Sutton, act
ing secretary, and many >other leading
Irish Americans who have been active
lSp aiding the cause in this country. 1t
Fecites the failure of the Irish to secure
any assistance from either party in
England and calls on all sons of Erin to
Join the new Irish movement.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
CELEBRATING SEDAN.
Emperor William Inaugurated the Sec
ond Days Festivities at Berlin.

BERLIN, Sept. 2.-Emperor William
was astir early and inaugurated the Sec
ond day of the festivities in connection
with the celebration of the battles of
1901 by personally decorating with
branches of oak leaves the four corps
standard The First regiment Of the
guards were drawn up in front of the
castle to witness the ceremony. At $50
o'clock the emperor set out for the
paradge ground to review the German
American veterans The weather was
beautiful and the city has put on its
gayest attire. Large crowds thronge'}
the streets, which Were most deliberately
decorated with flags and bunting
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
Renewed Their Vows.

SALEM, his, Sept. IA lovesick old
couple, Calvin Jones, aged "a, and Sadie
Jones, aged IS, formerly husband and
wife, and residents of Fayette county,
this state, renewed their marriage vows.
They drove to town and to Clerk John.
sons office and procured a marriage H.
cense. They were recently divorced from
each other ut ' and;llla.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
GRASSHOPPERS FED TO HOGS.
Kansas Farmers Have an Ingenious wa,
of killing Them.

Topeka, kas., Sept. 2.-In Barton,
Rice, Stafford and Ellsworth counties.
in Central Kansas. llil!. of grass
hOppers swarm III The fields where
wheat has been harvested. Farmers are
gathering these winged insects and feed
ing them to their n, Is. The farmers
make IA frame cf al old header rugged
up with canvas screen running over two
rollers The machine is driven over the
field and the hoppers fly against the can
vas and rollers and are killed. Then
they are shovelcd into u wagon and fed
to the hogs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03

DULUTH, Sept "A dispatch froro
Fargo, n. d.. says that A. H. Burke,
at one time governor Of North Oak
will leave the grain business in DuIuth
and return to his old home where he
will make the run fer United States
senator.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
Repudiated the state Platform.

kENToN, o., Sept. 2.-The Democrats
of Harding county, by IA two-thirds
vote. have declared for the free coinage
# silver, and repudiated the state plat
orm adopted at Springfield.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
Wisconsin Attorney Suicides.

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 2.-F. w. Andcr-
son, aged 32, All attorney Ct Eau Claire.
Wis, committed suicid" at the GlrLe
hotel by turning on the gas in hi;
room.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03

CINCINNATI, Sept. 2.-The Sons oi
Veterans hn.d their annuai erc"mf-
ment at Knoxville. Tenn, Sept iG 10 -.
This is the first meeting by the national
Organization south Ct the OHIO river.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
Another Agricultural Paper.

CUMBERLAND. Wis. Sept. 2.-The
first agricultural paper ever started III
Northern Wisconsin, has been launched
here. 1t is styled Morgan's Farm Ad-
vocate and will he issued III connection
with the Cumberland Advocate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
NEWS BRIEFLY REPORTED.

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
CHASTITY INDUSTRY.
People Who Are Hunting For Gold In
Graves.

Graves.
SAN JOSE. Costa Rica, Sept. 2.-Agri-
culture is suffering from the lack of Ia
borers. Farm hands have abandoned
the country to search for gold in the
cemeteries Of old towns. 1t is reported
that many graves contain gold orna-
ments of great value, and that in one
grave jewelry was found worth 81 ,OOO,-
600. TO stop this exodus congress pro
poses to pass a law forbidding such
searches, except by permission of the
government.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03

LONDON, Sept. 2.-Andrew Carnegie
has column letter in The Times based
upon the recent Irish convention il,
Pittsburg urging The Times to use its
power and influence toward finding a
solution If the Irish question.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
Fire in an Illinois Mine.

PANA. lis. Sept. "A fire is raging
in Mine No. 'f the Panama Coal COM
panv. The ullt lnl!ers aue expected
TO escape through LIE No. 2.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03

PANA, Ill. Sept. 3.-The fire in Pana
Mine No. / has been subdued. Con-
trary to first reports, nll the miners ap-
pear to have escaped.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03

HELENA, Mont, Sept. "A suicide "a
day is pretty fast record for a town "t
$4,000 people, yet that Is what has oc
CURED here the last three days Charles
Potts, J. H. Murphy and Felix Gallrich
each made his own guietus.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
HincklcX MerMNrial SnrNiCas.

HI>CKLEY, Mimi, >srt. 2.-M,m"rial
anniversary Of the lig tire Of IL wear ago
The ceremonies took place in the new
CITY hall and tn" attendance was large.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-03
PIllSBURY WON.
The American Chess Player Takes thu
International Championship.

HASTINGS, Eng, Sept. 2.-Pillsbury
the American player, won the game of
chess with Gunsberg in the internation-
al tournament here, and therefore takes
first prize The London papers COM
ment OH the brilliant playing of the
Americans
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-06
IN THE COURTS.

In the court column June 1 the Age Herald stated that Jesse Stephens ob tained Judgment against R. H. Palmer for $12S.30. The judgment was in favor of Palmer and against Stephens.
 Business disposed of in the city court yesterday was as follows:
 Elizabeth Bagwell ys. J. s. Armstrong ct al., defendants. and Martha B. Arm strong, claimant; judgment for plaintiff and part of property sued for condemned to satisfy claim.
 A. M Shaw vs. Singer Manufacturing company; dismissed for want of prose- cution.
 E. F. Enslen vs. Miller & Barbour ct al.; on trail.
 Second divsion-J. B. Robinson vs. Alex Walker, defendant, and Birming ham Rolling Mill company, garnishees; appeal dismissed.
 B. M Allen vs. L. z. Reese, defend- ant and l.. B. Reese. claimant; judg ment for plaintiff and property sued for condemned to satisfy Judgment
 William E. Nations vs. Highland Ave nue and Belt Railroad company and mayor and aldermen of Birmingham; dismissed for want of prosecution.
 Elizabeth Bagwell vs. s. J. Armstrong
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-06
Col. L. J. Aired Writes:

am in my 73d year, and for fifty years 1 have been a great sufferer from indi- gestion. constipation and biliousness. I have tried all the remedies advertised for these diseases and got no permanent relief. About one year ago the disease assuming a more severe and dangerous form, 1 became very weak and lost flesh rapidly. I commenced NSing Dr. H. MoZ- ley's Lemon EliXer. I gained twelve pounds in three months. My strength and health, my appetite and my diges- tion were perfecly restored, and now I feel as young and vigorous as I ever did in my life. l.. J. ALLRED,
 Doorkeeper Georgia State Senate.
 State Capitol, Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 5, 1S91
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-06
He Poured oil on the Waters.

Springfield, H., June 5.-Had it not been for the timely action of Secretary of State w II. Henreichsen, who issued the call for todays Illinois democratic silver convention, the event would have ended in q row. It all came about be- cause of a plank in the resolutions in- dorsing Governor Altgeld. It had been expressly agreed before the convention was called to order that there was to be no action taken outside of that for which the call provided-the placing of the seal of approval on free coinage and the election of delegates to national convention to be held some time in the near future.
 The trouble began in the committee room, where the platform was being prepared. Ten members of the commit tee voted for the Altgeld plank. The plank was put in. The platform had been read by EX-Congressman F'ithan, chairman of the resolutions committee, a firm friend of the Altgeld plank. A storm of protests had arisen all over the hall and it looked as if the pace-making silver convention of the west would end in schism which would be fatal to the future of the white metal. At this june ture Heinrechsen arose and waved his hand and instantly the uproar was hushed.
 '.Gentlemen." he said, q have a per sonal request to make of you. Edo not believe there is anybody in this hall who has any more right to make such Ie- quest than I have. It is this: That the part of the resolutions indorspg Gov ernor Altgeld be stricken out and for this I ask unanimous consent. The mem- bers of the state administration did not expect to be indorsed by this convent on either as individuals or as a whole. If such inducements were made the ob- jects of. this convention would be null- fed"
 Judge Samuel Fl. Mcconnell. the per- manent chairman of the convention, joined his request to that of Mr Fein- reichsen. and Chairman Fithian, without even waiting for the convention to rat fly the request, read the resolutions over again, this time leaving out the objec-. tionable paragraph
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-06
--------------- - OFF TO THE BIGBBE.

The Big Lake Fishing Club Will Spend
 Three Days Angling.
 The Big Lake Fishing club left yes terday afternoon for Hulls, on the Ala bama Great Southern road, where three days will be spent fishing in the waters of the Bigbee river. The following g n- tlemen compose the party who went from Birmingham: T. F. Steele, pr. J. H. Allen, J. o. Cross. c. A. Tyson, I'd Warren, J. R. Cook, W. l.. Murdock, Boo Brown, D. M. Forker, w. J. Rushton. J. H. McClary, Jack w. Johnson, J. k. Adams and Tom OByrne. The party went down in two special cars attached to the Alabama Great Southern passel- ger train which left here at 3:30.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-06
Will Open July 8tll.

ct ell; dismissed for want of prosecu- ton.
 The Hills Bros. Co. vs. B. B. Hudson: on trial.
 Filed-samuel sagers vs. Anna sagers, bill for divorce. Voluntary abandon- ment alleged.
 Criminal Court The criminal court is still grinding away on the misdemeanor docket.
 Real Estate Transfers. Ella D. and W. R. Hill. by mortgage. to Ronald Thomas, lot 12, block 167, Bir- mingham; $2000.=
 James M. Russell ae al. by register in chancery. to J. H Martin. lots and g. block 279, Birmingham; $500
 Marriage License. A marriage license was issued yester- day to F. M. Prince, Jr., and Miss M. J. Ray.
 Inferior Court The following cases were disposed of in the inferior court yesterday, Judge Montgomery presiding: Fred Grimes, obstructing streets; dis missed.
 F. Tucker, obstructing streets; dis missed.
 s. Shaver, obstructing streets: $25O and costs Appealed. Eugene Carper, disorderly conduct; continued until Monday. Jim Prince, disorderly conduct; con- tinued until today.
 Hamp Kelly, dlsorderly conduct; con tinued until today.
 Joe Muscani, doing business without license; dismissed. Roscoe Reynolds, stealing bananas $1 and costs.
 Alex Jackson, larceny of lumber from Louisville and Nashville railroad; dis missed.
 J. H. Ferguson, refusing to work streets; dismissed.
 Olmstead Smith, running recklessly; costs.
 George Jackson, affray; continued un- til next Wednesday.
 Mathews Glasgow, assault and battery on A. Weinstein dismissed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-06
A Mother,s Renort

Spring Place, Ga.: For many years have been a great sufferer from indi- gestion, sick headache and nervous pros tration I tried many remedies, but got no permanent relief until I used pr. Mozley's Lemon Elixir. I am now in better health than for many years. My daughter has been subject to chills and fever from her infancy. I could get nothing to relieve her; the Lemon Elixir has restored her to perfect health.
 Sold by druggists 90 cents and $1 per bottle. Prepared by Dr. H. Mozley, At lanta, Ga.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-06

the money question not later than Au- gust. 1895. If the said national commit tee refuses to call such a convention then we invite the democratic state committees of the other states to take concurrent action with the democratic state convention of this state in calling such convention.
 Resolved, That the democratic mem bers of congress and members of the senate from this state be, and are hereby instructed to use every honorable means to carry out the principles above enunciated.