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The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22
PAPA FLEUTELOT,'' MISER.
s. French Millionaire Who Begged in the
Street and Died in Filth.


A miser Of the story-book type
died a few weeks ago in Auxerre,
France. Although he never had wife
or children. he was known to all per-
sons in the city as Papa Fleutelot
He had been a public figure for a
generation and could be seen daily.
in storm or sunshine, tottering in his
rags through the streets to gather
odd bits of coal and wood and cigar
stumps. When he began his work
IN the city there were the usual ru-
mors that he was rich and miserly,
but they were soon dispelled by the
abject filth and want in which he
lived and by his importantly in beg
ging.
Papa Fleutelot died in his eighty
fifth year. and was buried in the pot
ter's field. The French police. who
suspect everything, still suspected
the old mans pretenses of poverty.
despite the recent shifting of public
opinion. and they searched the hut
in which he had lived and died.
Filth was ankle deep upstairs and
knee deep in the cellar. The first
search was rewarded only with the
discovery of 400 bottles of Bordeaux
vintage of 1890 The second search,
however, revealed hole in the cell
lar wall behind pile of indescriba-
bic dirt. From this hole the police
dragged a chest, and in the chest
they found the treasure. From top
to bottom it was stuffed full Of mort
cages, government bonds, shares in
stock companies, and title deeds. Ali
showed the keenness OF Papa Fleute-
lot in investing his savings. for
without exception the securities were
Of the highest class, Their face val
ue was 1000, 900 francs. but as many
Of the bonds and stocks arc above
par they can be sold for much
larger sum.
For more than eleven years the old
nan had neglected to clip his cou-
po2s. He had let them accumulate
until they represented u market val
lie OF 140 900 francs.
Among the many pieces of real
estate whose ownership was revealed
Oy the contents OF the chest Is 4
large tract Of land near EilleneUve-
sur-I onac- Oa this land there are
400 acres OF fine forest and several
buildings of ancient indestructible
make. Il had been more than forty
years since any body at Yuleneuve
knew who owned the estate When
Papa Flcutelot died N his hove, but
twenty centimes. or less than five
cents. was his total cash capital As
was expected, the usual number OF
heirs haze appeared since the old
mans bod. was buried in the Dottcr's
field. The affect to believe taat
still more treasure i concealed IN
The hut, and they arc taking 1t down
piece by piece - the hope o. enrich
ing themselves.
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22

Experience and thoughtful considera ton
on the part Of law--naking bodies seem
to have demonstrated the wisdom of re-
moving as far as possible from political
influences matters pertaining to the po.ics
and fire departments and the regula ion
and sale Of Intoxicating liquors in the
larger cities CT the union. This can beSt
be done by placing in the HANDS CT the
chief executive or other state officers the
appcintment CT the members who shall
constitute such hcaTds. This p-licy has
been adopted in our own state. and, Tr!cr
to the last session CT the legislature. the
law in this respect provided that the
1~e-nbers of the board OF fire and Police
commissioners should be appointed by
the governor, restricting the appointInen
Of not exceeding two to any che political
r2Tty, providing for = membership of four
10 be thus appointed with the mayer. of
the city member ex-oficiJ Of such com
mission. The last legisis ture, under the
pretense Of correcting abuses alleged TO
have existed under the management CT thu
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22

In accordance with the authority thus
given the governor OF South Dakota COM
missioned Messrs. Andrew r. Lee, E. c.
ErIcson and 4. II. Ven Antwerp to act on
the part OF South Dakota, and for thiS
state I appointed Messrs c. J. Smyth Ell
A Fry ard ]. w. Edgerton. The eom-
missioners thus appointed met, organized
and discharged the duty imposed upon
them by such appointment. Their report
is submitted herewith. This report IL "a
compan!ed by draft of Ii compact to be
entered into by the two executives of the
states interested WHEN authority has been
given for that purpose by the respective
legislatures. all subject TO the approval
or ratification OF the United States cen
gress
The line intended TO mark the boTndsry
between the two states was unan!m ously
agreed upon. II would appear that the
permanent establishment of the line so
agreed upNa cannot be fully accomplished
without congressional @ctiCn. If the re-
port of the joint commission meets your
approval and you ratlfy 1t by proper legls-
lation, 1t would seem that a memorial to
congress praying for its ratification would
be proper.
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22

powers and more latitude IN the opera
rion of the board in the enforcement OF
the law. thereby assuring better admin
istration Of Thfs important feature of
state government. 1t would also seem
advisable to rye to a board OF franspor-
taticn not only the night to control RAN
road traffic, but also that of telegraph
and express companies doing business
between points within the state
This entire matter is submitted to you
with the hope that, If any changes in
our present law are found to be advis-
able, the subject may be le24slated upon
by you so as to bring about equitable
dealings between these several corpora
tions and their patrons. While protect
ing the rights of the individual. every
consideration which wisdom and justice
requires should be given TO the corpora
tfon whose busln ess Is thus sought to be
regulated.
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22
Boundary Com mission.

BY joint resolution Of the legislature OF
the state Of South Dakota and the legiS-
lature of This state, the governor OF each
state was empowered TO appoint three
commissioners who, acting together.
were to ascertain and report 20 the gov
e.rnor of each OF said states prior 10 the
next session of the legislature a true
and correct boundary line between the
states of Nebraska and South Dakota.
together with a draft Of q compact or
agreement to be entered into between the
states in settlement CT the boundary
line. It appears that for a long time.
because Of the changing OF the channel
of the Missouri river forming the bound
a-y line. there has been much doubt and
uncertainty respecting the dividing line
between the Two states. It has led TO
much confusion and difficulty among
those residing in the vicinity of the dis
puted territory, and rendered uncertain
the Jurisdiction CT the courts OF the re-
spective states, resulting in the escap.
from punishment of many viclato-s OF
the law
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22
Deyartnent of Raok;Dr.

4 banking board. composed Of the state
treasurer. auditor and attorney-genera1.
fas been created by law for the purpose
OF examining into ard reporting at fra
quent intervals upon the financial condi-
tIon Of The several banking institutions
of the state, excepting those organized
under the national banking law. The wis
dom OF this law and its usefulness TO the
people OF the state is quite apparent.
Under the present law when for any rea-
son bank suspends and ir.becomes nee
css2ry to appoint a receiver to close u7
its affairs, the receiver is appointed by
'he district court, to whom he makes
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22
Conclusion.

extend to you in conclusion my hearty
cooperation and hest support in every
effort YOU may make to advance the in
tarests of Nebraska and the welfare OF
or1r- fellow citizens. ! hope your stay in
the capital city may be pleasant and that.
having diligently attended TO the affairs
which call you here. you may return TO
YOUR homes with the satisfaction of having
faithfully performed your duty as repre-
sentatives of a free people.
(SigneO SILAS A. HOLCOMB-
Executive Chamber. Lincoln, Neb., Jan.
:, 1897.
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22
GOVERNORS MESSAGE
tERY LONG AND ABLE
DOCUMENT.
The Nebraska Executive Discusses State
Affairs Thoroughly and With Becoming
Dignity the State and Makes
4 Number of Recommendations.
SECTION FOUR.
state Normal scnooI.

The state normal school located at Peru,
appears to be performing the work for
which ii was constructed in a very salts
factory manner, and meeting the full ex-
pectations of the friends of education all
over the state / am advised that the at
tendance CT those who are preparing them
se.ves 10 become instructors in the public
schools is fully up to II not surprising its
previous history. That the educational
work in all Of its branches is being sue
-ccssfuliy prosecuted, is evident.
Your favorable consideration is invited
TO the requests of the board of trustees
for appropriations needful in conducting
the affairs OF the school for the coming
biennial period. Considerable Is asked for
in the construction of new buildings. In
view of the states finance and the ever
Increasing burden Of taxation, l am not
prepared 10 favor any appropriation for
new structures at the different state in
situations, except where, after a thorough
investigation, they seem to lie absolutely
required in order that the institution may
efflc.etiy carry on the work for which 1t
was intended, and where the Withholding
OF such appropriations would cripple the
usefulness of such inStitU-onS.
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22
oklahoma "sooacrs~ Hem Ercctcd.

PERRY. Ok. Jac. s.-HGicyrs arc
eiecting today "soo-s-s holding
claims on the lines Of IL. Po2ea. utoe
and Missouri and Csarc Indian rescr-
vations in accordance y:ieh a decision
Of Secretary D. Il Francis - which ne
reversed eS-Sec1etary Smith !: Is
feared much trouble VIII reac-t-
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22

J. Butter. Lincoln: Joseph Oberfelder. Sid
ney; II. ID. Crawford. York: Ernst Ben
ninghoYcn. Omaha: and Nick Fritz. PEN
der. This commission has taken the nee
essary preliminary steps fpr the rapre-
sentat!on of Nebraska and an exhibit OF
her products This cannot be successfully
accomplished without assistance from you
by reasonable appropriation with which
TO defray the necessary expenses.
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22

The centennial anniversary Of Che ad-ui=-
sion Of The SAFE 0f Tennessee ia;5 the
union viii be celebrated by an ia,erna-
,icaal exposition Al NASHVILLE from May
20 November. 1897. Realizing taa import
ance Of having Nebraska ard Nebraska
products represented at this exposition. -
the request Of the management, + ap-
po;n:ed the following commission - clr2
f. the interests Ct our sta-s. Nessrs. J.
The McCook tribune., 1897-01-22
Board of TRANSPORTATION.

Under the second constitutional pro-
vision, the legislature has established a
board OF transportation, giving to such
board power to prevent unjust discrin-
ination, and to fix reasonable rates for
the carrying of freights, and in general
ito carry out the provisions of the act
creating such board. A board thus es-
tablished, properly enforcing tie law.
can serve a good purpose IL preventing
unjust discrimination or exorottant rates
for the carrying of freights by tle diff
ferent railroads of the state. Its useful
ness depends very much on its ab:i&ty
TO enforce the laws. If the board has not
sufficient authority, as now constituted,
to fulfil the objects Of its creation. the
law should be amended SO as to give IT
more extended powers. The necessity for
the maintenance of an office charged
with tEeduties of enforcing all provisions
Of me law regulating railroad traffic N
the state, IS quite obvious to all.
The people of the state, l am satisfied
prefer an elective railroad commission
rather than the commission as now ere
ated. This they are unable 20 accom-
pIish until our fundamental law snail
g,e amended providing for these aGdi-
t:ona1 executive officers. A constitutional
amendment looking 10 Inac end was SUBJ
In:tted to the electors at the last general
election. the adoption OF which is quite
doubtful Until such a commission can
be provided for by constitutional amend
1nea:. lSIatever relief that nay be o.
tained, must be secured through a beard
o. transportation or railroad commission
composed of executive officers already
crs ated by the constitution. l an unable
90 see why. If an elective commission
nay be empowered TO give to the peopIe
any relief from unjust discrimination or
overchargss, Why the same powers may
not be given TO a commission composed
Cf eHcct.t.ve officers, rs now e--isting TN
de- the constitution.
Many other states have cc,rTnssicns
cet..er created by the constitution c.
o:nerv.ge whose duty i is 70 regulate
ana control railroad, telegraph and e;,-
press traffic. The work OF these COM
missions in many states seems 70 be
ver- satisfactory. = study Of the re-
ports of these different commissions S
cutie Interesting. and secures to one
much valuable information respecting 50
important a subject.
I an of the opinion that our board
Of transportation laws may be amended
in many respects 50 as 20 give greater
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28

1t was expected the hearing in the
Nipple case at Pierre would close yester-
day and the Justices finding is awaited
with interest. Over t~wenty-four hours
was spent by the attorneys in wrangling
over the point whether or not evidence
should be introduced to show that Hip.
pie paid money into the treasury after
his term expired. Such evidence was
finally allowed and Deputy State
Treasurer burlington testified to what
had been paid in. 1t has been st ted
that the amount shown by the shortage
IN the books was not included in the en-
bezzlemont charge against ex-Auditor
Nipple. This was an error, as it ia includ-
ed, and the total of nearly $1,000 is
made up from four different accounts, or
rather charges. They are, first, the
amount collected from the examination
OF insurance companies and never turn
ed into the state, amounting to nearly
$4,000; the amount Of shortage shown
on the books, practically s2,4OO; the sum
OF 31,4OO, which was paid in to the
treasury several weeks after Mr.. Nipple
hand turned the Office over to Mr.. May
hew, his successor, and $500 shown by
reports OF insurance companies, Of which
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
Army OF THE TENNESSEE.
Twenty-ninth Annual Meeting Being Held
at Milwaukee,.

Twenty-ninth Annual Meeting Being Held
at Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 28.-The twenty
ninth annual meeting of the Army of
the Tennessee convened in the hall Of
Wolcott Post, G. A. r., in the Academy
OF Music building. Over 100 members
are in attendance.
General G. V. Dodge called the meet.
ing to order at 1890, and welcomed the
members to the meeting and to the
Northwest in a brief speech.
Secretary Hickenlooper of Cincinnati
then made his annual report, showing
a loss of membership in the society Of
II, caused by death. AS the death roll
was read to the society the gray haired
veterans and the women present rose
in a body and remained standing.
The report Of General F. M. Force,
treasurer of the society, gave the
amount Of money in possession of the
society as So, 500 in United States bonds
and $l,059.84 in cash.
In the evening the society was form.
ally welcomed to the city, when a pub.
lie meeting was held at the Plymouth
Congregational church, and Father
Thomas Ewing Sherman delivered the
annual grafton.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
FREE TEXT BOOKS.
Movement Il Making Rapid HeadWay
Under the Minnesota Law.

Movement Is Making Rapid Headway
Under the Minnesota Law.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 2S.-The free text
book movement in the public schools of
the state is making rapid Roadway.
The free text book law has been In op.
GRAFTON four school years, and a trifle
more than 81 per cent of the districts
have availed themselves of its provis.
ions and have supplied books free of
expense. Many districts among the re.
mainder have accepted the alternative
provided in the law, and have furnished
books for their pupils at wholesale
rates.
The reports of the county superin.
tendents of schools, made July 81,
show a total of 3,55l districts of all
classes in the state that are under the
operations of the free text book law.
This is a gain Of 10 since last year.
The number of school districts in Min
nesota is 6,5l5.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28

Sioux Falls Press, q: Bisnop Hare,
who has just returned from the Rose.
bud agency, said that everything was
quiet on the reservation, except that
there was some excitement in Pine
Ridge. caused by the Indians burning
a large government slaughter house
which had been built recently. The
Indians object to being furnised
slaughtered beef, and want it issued in the
old time honored wagon the hoof.
They banker after the sport incident to
a catch Of the live animal.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
TO EDUCATE THE PEOPLE.

i-s-. sES' ~
Chicago University Arranges For q Large
Number Of Free Lectures This Season.
CHICAGO, Oct. 2S.-The University ,of
Chicago is arranging for the delivery of
$50 free lectures in Chicago during the
coming winter. The board of education
will be asked to cooperate in the work
by granting the use of assembly halls in
school buildings throughout the city.
The lectures will be under the manage.
ment OF the university extension de-
partment. and the subjects will be
chosen with a view to interesting and
educating the masses Of the people.
President Harper says the necessary
funds have been subscribed, and that
all that remains to be done is to adjust
final details and secure the cooperation
Of the board of education.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28

assure you that so far as IN me lies.
the administration Of the duties of my
office If am elected. uiU be such that
every man, be he republican, democrat
NJ populist. rich or poor, high or lou
natural person on corporate, shall re.
ceire that equal. eract and unstinted
Justice Which the lar uccOrds.
". 4. WILKES.
In accepting the nomination for
Circuit Julge September I. 1891.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28

The presbyteries and synods of the
Presbyterian church have made it go
warm for those professors Of Princeton
University who signed a petition asking
that a license be granted the Princeton
Inn. that one at least has decided to get
out of the church altogether. Prof.
Charles w. Shields authorizes the state
ment that in consequence Of unjust,
unconstitutional and defamatory action"
Of these bodies, ''he has decided for his
own protection to separate himself from
the Presbyterian church in a constitu
tional way wltA the least possible delay"
This is precisely what the church wants
him to do If he cannot apologize for his
past conduct, though it is not a very
wise step for Mr.. Shields to take.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28

An abstract Of the reports OF the
twenty-seveu national banks in South
Dakota, showing their condition on DC.
tober D, has been made public by Comp.
troller Eckels. The principal items are
as follows: Loans and discounts, $780,
11O; value Of stocks and securities, $685..
l22; due from banks. national and
state, S456,1OO; reserve in banks and de.
posted with reserve agents, $1,000. 200,
which 5825,999 was gold; total resources,
s7,333S,364. Liabilities: Capital, stock,
S~l,695,OOO; surplus fund and undivided
profits, Si52,22S; due to banks, national
and state, $62, 589; deposits, 54,466,1 1874
The average reserve held was 1867 pei
cent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
Rumored News of Andrea.

CHR1sTIANA, Oct. 2S.-Advices which
have just been received from Spitz.
bergen, the group of islands in the Arc.
tic ocean. situated midway between
Greenland and Nova Zembla, say that
the crew of a wrecked ship has reached
that part Of the world and that a rumor
prevails that they have brought news
Of Professor Andree, the Swedish ex.
plorer, who left Danes Island, Spitz.
bergen, in a balloon, on July IL last, in
an attempt to cross the north pole.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
Minnesota Club Women Meet.

ST. PAUL, Oct. 2S.-The third annual
meeting of the Minnesota Federation of
Women's clubs is now in session at
Park Congregational church. Eighty.
five clubs are represented by about 200
delegates. Among the enjoyable fea.
lures was a reception in the evening,
given in honor of the delegates, by the
Commercial club.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
Americans Go to Pekin.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-United States
Consul Reed at flemish reports to the
state department. that Senators Petit.
grew and Cannon and ex-senator Du.
bois arrived at Tien.Tsin Oct. IL and
proceeded to Pekin the following day.
They will also go over the imperial rail.
way and visit the mining and railroad
works at Tong Shan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
Captured q Vicious Tramp.

SLAYToN, Mimi, Oct. 2S.-A negro
tramp, giving his name as George Will
Jams, entered the residence of Charles
Webster, in Holly township, and, after
compelling Mrs. Webster to give him
the best breakfast the house could at.
ford, tried to assault her with a knife.
He was captured and bound over to
the district court.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
To Revise Chicago Water Rates.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2S.-A water commits.
sion is to be appointed by Mayor Har.
rison, composed of Commissioner Nc.
Cam, Superintendent of the Water
Office LANCE, three aldermen and two
real estate men. A thorough revision
of the present water rates is contem-
n1atad-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
Kidney or Bladder Troubles.

Any of the above complaints or too
scanty urine are surely and speedily
cured by CDR. Fenner's Kidney and
Backache Cure" Bed wetting by chill
dren is generally cured by one bottle of
this powerful remedy. Testimonials
will be furnished on application to the
not satisfied after using bottle, your
money will be refunded by Frank Smith
of Madison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28

there is no account whatever on the
books OF the office. These sums are all
taken together to a up the total of
the alleged embezzlement on his part.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28

]. G. Berry, one of the best known
citizens OF Spencer. Mo-, testiies that
piles by using 4 few boxes of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. He had been
troubled with piles for Owe thirty years
and had used many different kinds Of so.
called cures; but DeWitt's was the one
that did the work and he will verify this
statement il anyone wishes to write him.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
"Dr. Eenner's Dyspepsia Cure,

as the name implies, is simply for Dys-
pepsia or Indigestion. It should be gu
perior to the general run of preparations
and prescriptions because prepared by q
physician Of many years study and ex-
perience, whose writings on medical
questions are accepted as authorities.
II not satisfied after using one bottle,
your money will he refunded by Frank
Smith of Madison.
Small pill, safe pill, best pill. De
Wits Little Early risers cure bilious
ness, constipation, sick headache.
FRANK SMITH
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28
Army and Navy Union.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 2S.-The Army
and Navy Union of the United States
began its eighth annual meeting in
Shrine hall III this city at 10 a. m.
Many we'll known members of the union
are hele from different parts of the
%cOnntrv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-10-28

NOTlCE.-All persons holding claims
! ~against the firm of Ginder Bros. will
please present the same for payment ON
or before November Is, 1897. We are
going out of business on that date. Un-
able to reach the new rent rate. All
parties owing said firm will please call
and settle same before said date. For
sale. 1900 pounds lard at 6 cents per
pound in 80 pound lots.