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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
suic,do of {" California George"

New York, Aug. 21.-The corpse Of
the man who on Tuesday night last
committed suicide i'm Central park has
been identified as that of George Wey-
man. better known throughout the Unit
ed States as California George" lie
was a notorious character, having been
twice tried for murder and during the
rebellion he fired the Confederate ram
Louisiana to prevent her being capt
ured by Admiral F'arragut. Weyman
was a professional gambler in this city
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
The Reply Eecei-ed.

Thursday evening he received re-
ply, he said. 1t was as follows
IN favor of conference. bu. prefer
TO confer with representatives. of the
entire competitive field. If the Pitts
burg operators are ready for such all
others will join i'm making it general
In this way a peaceable settlement may
be reached in all states involved"
Colonel Rend turned the telegram over
to the meeting. which dictated that a
reply be sent. 1t was that the operators
are willing, and asked II Saturday in
Pittsburg would be satisfactory. The
committee told President Doan the op-
orators of Indiana and Illinois, which
Dolan refers to as representatives of
the entire competitive field, will not
confer, but if the strike is settled here
it will end i'm the west. The operators
will meet to receive Dolans reply
which will be favorable, and a confer
ence will be held. In the meantime,
however, the plans to start the mines
will be perfected
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
Boarded by Pirates.

Valetta, Island of Malta. Aug. 2l.-
Information has just been received here
to the effect that the Jt@lian bark
Fiducia, Captain Razetob, II Pesca-
goula, on June 4. for NJ Hes was
spoken on Aug. 16 in latitude 1904. and
reported having been boarded on Aug.
Is abreast of Cape Baba by fourteen pi
rates, who fired into the crew, ran
sacked the vessel, stole the papers.
charts. instruments, provisions and the
clothing of the crew. cut the running
gear and carried off the captain, boat
swain and a seaman. The Ffducia was
supplied with provisions and instru-
ments by a passing vessel and thus en-
abled to proceed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
M'KlNLeY AT TROY REUNION.
President Arrives Early tO Attend the
Army of Potomac Reunion.


Troy, y. Y, Aug. 21.-Great prepara-
tons We're made to entertain the 5000
visiting members and friends Of the
Army of the Potomac. who gathered
here Friday for their twerty-eighth ar
nual reunion. The city was ablaze with
decorations and every hall and all avail
able space had been turned into an arm
cry for the accommodation of the well
come guests.
The arrival early in the day Of Presi-
dent Mckinley was the first feature that
attracted attention. Following closely
upon the arrival Of President Mckinley,
the various army corps composing the
Army Of the Potomac met independent
ly al headquarters heretofore es-
tablished for them and held their bust
ness meetings The corps composing the
Army Of the Potomac were the Third
Second, Twelfth, Ninth, Fifth Eleventh
and Sixth
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
Died of His Injuries.

Chicago Aug. 21.-William Hanley'
fireman belonging to truck company D.
died at the Polytechnic Thursday night
He was injured in the Northwestern
elevator fire and explosion two weeks
ago. His death makes the firth In the
honartment as q result of the disaster
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
African Methodist Bishop Dead.

New York. Aug. 21.-The Rev. Ferry
HOPKINS, a bishop in the American AT
rican Union Methodist church. died
here Friday lie was 75 years old and
for many years was preacher in this
city. Before the war he was slave
He belonged TO Robert Gamble, plant
er on the eastern shore of Maryland
but he bought his freedom and came
TO this city forty-five years ago Thurs
day evening he preached on The Mys-
teries of Death"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
Ordered to Work Full Time.

Kansas City, Aug 21.-An order has
been posted in the repair shops of the
Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis
railway in this city to increase the force
of men i'm the car department to its full
capacity and work ten hours per day.
The men have been working only eight
hours per day, four and five days a
week for some time. 1t has been sew
eral years since the men have worked
fillt time
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
Dollar Mark Passed.

Philadelphia. Aug. 21.-The wheat
market was the most exciting ever ex-
rerienced in the history Of the exchange.
Quotations jumped up 4% cents and
brought the price beyond the dollar
mark. There were sales of No. red
at s1.O1 and No. Pennsylvania red at
this writing is quoted at S1.02. This Is
the highest quotation here in many
wears.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
Wisconsin Legislature.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 21.-The assembly
Friday passed the revision of the stat
utes with an amendment giving the Mil
waukee council power to vote garbage
bonds to an amount not to exceed $780,
600 by a majority vote. The joint reso-
luton to postpone the sale Of the state
mark lands was killed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK.
Wheat Opens Cents Higher-Brokers
Riotous To Buy.

New York, Aug. 21.-Wheat opened
amid the greatest excitement at from
Sih to cents advance over Thursday
night. September sold at the same in
slant all the way from 97i5 to 9S cents
in different parts of the pit. Traders
were fairly rlotous in their efforts to
buy wheat. The December option fully
shared the activity of the near delivery
and opened 96% to 97ss cents. or to 4Ss
cents higher than Thursday night.
Toward l o'clock September wheat
sold up to SO certs. amid the shouts OF
big crowd Of spectators. At 1;4O p. m.
there was much excitement and noise
in the wheat pit on the produce eX-
change when September wheat sold at
81. The strength was due to talk OF
/. 900 900 bushels being taken for export
q, New York ard outports.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
or tor the KIondikc.

Victoria, B. c., Aug. 21.-The steamer
City of Kingston left Thursday atter-
noon for Dyea and Skagaway with an
other large contingent of klondikers.
She had as much freight aboard as she
could comfortable carry and sne was
crowded with miners.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
Afridi Rising Exaggerated.

simla. Aug. 21.-General Blood, the
commander of the British forces operat-
ing against the insurgent tribesmen on
the frontier. has reached Galagai with
out opposition. He reports that village
70 have been found deserted and adds
that the Afridi rising is exaggerated,
stating that they have not left Tirah.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
Failure at Akron, 0.

Akron. o., Aug. 21.-John F. Seiber-
ling. formerly a prominent manufac-
turer assigned to Francis Seiberling,
his nephew, Friday. The assets and Ii
abilities are about s150,0o0 each. His
Affairs have been in an unsettled con-
dition since the failure of the j. f.
seibcrling Mower and Reaper company.
Failure TO realize in silver mining
property helped bring on the failure.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
Savings Bank Closed.

Mount Pleasant, Mich, Aug. 21.-The
Peoples Saving bank of this city closed
it's doors Friday morning and is now in
the hands of the commissioner of bank
ing. No statement has been given out.
According to the last statement, made
in January. the capital stock of the
bank was 100000, with $4,000 in de-
posits. George X. Newall is president
and c A. Carnahon cashier.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
s.,,. for a polIar ia Minneapo,is.

Minneapolis. Aug. 21.--Wheat sold for
81 a bushel in Minneapolis Friday
When the September option went to 30
cents Charles A. Pillsbury offered "
spot for 1900 bushels of old NO. north-
ern, which is selling at premium. The
offer was accepted. James Marshall Of
fered the same price for 5000 bushels
but II was not accepted.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
Time for United Action.

Columbus. O., Aug 21.-The miners
officials have adjourned after having
mapped out a statement to the effect
that the time has come for united ac-
tiCn by labor organizations. The call
will make about one and one-half col
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
INV ISSUE IN STRIKE
Miners May Cause the Arrest Of
Sheriff LoWry.
SAY HE EXCEEDED HIS AUTHORITY

strikers Contend He Had No Right TO
Close Up the Public Highways-CoIoneI
Rend of Chicago Takes the Lead in
bringing About IA Peace Conference
Marchers Outwit the Deputies Mt Oak
Hill Mine-All Quiet at Plum Creek.
Pttsburg, Aug. 2l.-It was reported
among the strikers Friday that a suit
was to be entered against Sheriff Low
ry for obstructing the roads in Plum
and Patton townships. The strikers
contend that he exceeded his author
ity in closing the roads to them and
that the matter will be tested in the
courts. When told of the reports OF his
impending prosecution the sheriff said
no change would be made i'm his meth
DDS for a few days. The camps of the
strikers were slowly disintegrating and
he thought in a day or two all the strilk-
ers would have gone to their homes. At
present he has ninety deputies on duty
at the three mines. These will be kept
there until he is notified that they are
no longer necessary. The cost of main
tanning the deputies up to this time
N'''NN''N' W ScAhNtiiiilso Inv HANfNVVs
Attachments for Contempt.
If the campers do not leave, Mr. De
Armit will petition the court to Issue
attachments for contempt. The sheriff
however has said that he win not inter-
fere with the camps but will not per-
NIT the strikers on the highways. Forty
seven coal companies Of the Piusourg
district have signed the uniformity
agreement Eleven other big concerns
have promised to sign and theiy rares
viii be appended to the list as soon as
the directors of the various comIen.es
meet and go through the formalty OF
instructing their official heads. the rles-
idents, as is prescribed by a claue- &
the uniformity agreement. AZ meat
ing of coal operators called 10 fU..aC;
arrange the details Of the plan TO break
the miners strike Colonel W T. Rsnd
of Chicago announced that he had sent
a telegram to District President Pat
rick Dolan Of the United Mine Work
ers' vi ion, who was called TO Colum-
bus. asking If the miners officials would
| consent to conference with operators
( looking toward a settlement Gl the
ctt.'fra
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-08-21
SITUATION AT CoFFEEN.

President TrayIor and striker Page Have
Each Other Arrested
uillsboro, Ills. Aug. 21.-One hundreo
mon went to work at Coffeen Friday
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22

Sioux Falls dispatch, %: John West,
an old timer of this city, was thrown on
to a large sausage knife yesterday after
noon while engaged ina friendly scutHe
with a butcher at the Hayes meat
market, and had one shoulder nearly
severed from his body. He struck the
knife with the back of his shoulder, and
the weight of the big butcher. together
with his own, caused the knife to pen
citrate about three inches. Had the
blade struck him behind the shoulder
the wound would have proven fatal.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22

Pierre dispatch, 20: The railroad
commission will bring another suit in
the supreme court tomorrow. This case
will be brought directly against the
state by the commission to recover $500
alleged to have been paid by the com
mission to C. s. Palmer for services az
att. for the committee, after At
torney General Grigsbv had furnished
the auditor with an opinion to the effec'
tnat Palmer could not legally draw any
thing FROM the fund.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22

more about Frank from the time he
went to bed until the fire alarm. He
might have got out the window, but l
don't think he did. He had on dark
pants, night shirt, coat and stiff hat.
Redirect: My wife lit a lamp before
Frank left the house for the fire. l saw
him then. There was a screen on his
bedroom window-nailed on.
Defense rests.
VIM. Lee recalled by prosecution: l
saw defendant before fire that evening,
twice-last time in a place where they
play poker, west of Jerry Hurley's sa-
loon. at 20 minutes to II. Other parties
there; saw him before that q short time,
at the same place. I only stayed two or
three minutes.
Characterization: Officer McGovern
sent me there to see who was in these
| places. I did not misunderstood the
man who gave me the time. Did not
know the man, though I had 9 him
before.
James Dixon sworn: Reside in the
| city; remember fire. Don't know de-
PENDANT only by sight. Saw him on
| Main street before the fire, in next
building to Hurley's saloon, west. Last
time l saw him was between 1880 and
1890. Saw Officer Lee in there once OF
twice.
Cross-examination: No one spoke to
me about this case until last Monday
morning. when Mi. Lee asked me il
remembered the time he came into
"Little Jim's" place. I told him I did
I remembered defendant sitting right
across the card table from where l sat,
Others were there-Wallie 9inder, "6al.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22

The reorganization OF all democratic
factions in this state on the basis of the
next national democratic platform,
whatever it may be, is said to be a
in the interests of Bartlett Trip to
succeed r. f. Pettigrew IN the United
States senate. Mr.. Pettigrew was ex-
pected in Sioux Falls yesterday, lie is
probably here to look after his interests
IN time.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22
When bilious or costive eat q Cascaret
candy cathar:ic. cure guaranteed, lOc. 25c
"lDr. Fenmer's Dyspepsia Cure

"Dr. Fenmer's Dyspepsia Cure"
as the name implies, is simply for Dys-
pepsia or Indigestion. It should be su
perior to the general run of preparations
and prescriptions because prepared by a
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 be refunded by Frank
Smith of Madison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22
Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like 1t, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has Lame Back and weak
kidneys, malaria or nervous troubles.
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole system,
acts as a stimulant to the LIVER and
Kidneys, is blood purifier and nerve
tonic. 1t cures Constipation, headache,
fainting spells, sleeplessness and restores
the system to its natural vigor. Try
Electric Bltters and he convinced thai
they are a miracle worker. Every bottle
guaranteed. Only SOC a bottle at c.. H
Woods drug store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22
Kidney or Bladder Troubles.

Any of the above complaints or too
scanty urine are surely and speedily
cured by "Dr. 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
dealer whose name is given below. II
not satisfied after using q bottle, your
none will be refunded by Frank Smith
OF Madison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22

walton" Dean, a colored gentleman,
"Little jim" and others. Went home
between IL and l o'clock; not before II.
Defendant was not there when I went
home. H6 was there at II o'clock;
could not swear that he was there at
11:3O.
G. L. Alexander sworn: Recollect
night of fire. Saw defendant near
building while it was burning. He was
dressed as ordinarily in day time collar,
necktie and white shirt.
roes.examination: Dressed about AS
he is now. Saw him at fire when I went
down with first chemical.
Prosecution rests on rebuttal.
Defense renewed motion on same
grounds as yesterday to dismiss defend.
ant, for the reason that no evidence is
given to show that any crime was COM
mitted. and, secondly, t2ere is nothing
to show that defendant was connected
with the cause OF burning.
After arguments by counsel, Justice
! Murray discharged accused.
The Greatest Discovery Yet
W. M. Replne, editor Tiskilwa, III.
| Chief" says: 1--WE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds. Elk
perimented with many others, but never
got the true remedy until we used DR..
Kings New Discovery. No other remedy
it we have a certain and sure cure for
Coughs Colds, Whooping Cough, etc.
It is idle to experiment with other reno
dies, even il they are urged on you az
just q good as DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. They are not % good, because
this remedy has q record of cures and
besides IL guaranteed. 1t never fails tc
satisfy. Trial bottles free at G. H
Woods drug store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22
FRANK SMITH

Mrs. NJ. b. Ford, Ruddell'., H., suffer
ed for eight years from dyspepsia and
chronic constipation and was finally
cured by using DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for all
stomach and liver troubles.
FRANK SMITH
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22
Liver Complaints and Nervousness
Cured.

No complaints are more common than
the above;, you feel dull and muggy;
your bowels move irregularly and you
have q clumsy feeling about the liver.
As this condition develops you are apt
to grow respondent. Try at once a bot.
tie of "Dr. Fenner's Blood and Liver
Remedy and Nerve Tonic" It will
brighten the spirits and give an sexcep-
tional vigor to the body. II not salts
fed after Using one bottle, your money
will be refunded by Frank Smith of
Madison.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, says,
"My child is werth millions to me; yet l
would have lost her by Group had I not
invested twenty-five cents in a bottle of
One Minute Cough Cure" It cures
coughe, colds and all throat and lung
troubles.
FRANZ SIXTH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22
Lost, Strayed or stolen

A Gordon setter, name "Jack," belong
ing to Yes O'Gar. Also an English
pointer, goes by the name Of "Pills"-is
about 8 months old. Finder please re-
turn to FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22

Prosperity quickest to the nan
whose liver is l good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, biliousnes,
indigestion and I'LL stomach and liver
troubles.
L,.Hyy G
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22

J. A. Perkins, of Antiquary, O., was for
thirty years needlesly tortured by
physicians for the cure of eczema. He
was quickly cured by using DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve the famous healing
salve for piles and skin diseases.
FRANK SMITH,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22
r. DAILY
" EDNESDAY DECEMBER %. 1897.
yERMs OF SUBSCRIPTION
TO ADVERTISERS.

THE DAILY LEADER makes . epecialfeature OF
flrniehln Information concerning the advantages
.ud resources of the city Of Madison and OF the
state at large ~entitling it to the patronage otad-
-.rsisere OF every class.
}. F. STAHL. Proprietor
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-12-22

The Aberdeen Presbj terians dedicated
a new church costing $4,000, Sunday
last.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-01
ANOTHER CONCESSION FROM THE ROAD.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC GRANTS THE REQUEST or
THE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC GRANTS THE REQUEST Or
THE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
The Merchants Association has obtained another
concession from the Southern Pacific Company.
Tho concession Is a modification of the carrier
PROPOSITIONS made by this system for the Uanspoi'
to New-York Of merchants living in the terri'oi'
covered by the Southern Pacific road Inc al
renpement which was perfected yesterday proNlueS
that the Southern Pacific Company sell uche's ny
vay OF New-Or,eans through TO washington vi
the dates Of September to 4. inclusive u" III
nec,,on with the Southern roads reaching Ne"-oi-
leans all OF which have put on sale excursion "lN
cts 10 Washington between those dates soou i
thirty DAYS from date OF sale. This Is a Iai oo''
arrangement and enables the Texas mercha"'s
who want TO come by rail to reach NasHiis''''
where they may purchase their tickets on lhe GER
t,dcate plan through TO New-York these cet''c'''o
man tickets being on sale at Washington
For those merchants in Texas who prefer 10 ooi
Eompany has confirmed the Arrangement hla Go Nv
tween tho Merchants Association ana 'nc .ihiL
we'll inc of steamers from New-Orleans Ny 80
the latter company agreed to bring mercha.Is I,U
C;alveston nv way Of the Southern PaclilC .oIG",!
90 Nou, orleans and thence by steamer 10 Nv
York This with the action aIreaay uahen from,
Mallory Line in arranging to bring nercrI.S 81 un
Galveston in September practically opens ny IL,
different WAYS by which the merchaftts ~ tI.s'
state NAV get 20 New-York. The lines OF roau en-
posing the Atlantic system OF thc op'rnInry Of
cf6c Company extend TO the western bounG'ly 70. oi
Texas at El Paso, reach nearly all ire Gun pO
and run up into the more popu.ous uio'iiN'' ''' -
Of the line of the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-01
DTVOPCED WITHOUT HER kNO"LEDhh'

Mrs Selma l.. Levi known professionally as Len"
Melville a burlesque actress. has brought SUI. III
the Supreme Court for limited divorce "o" Nv.
hsh.,a Albert l. Levi the theatrical manager
known az Albert l.. I.ever!ng The couple were
married in 1898 in Boston when the painUh was
paying In Jane" with one Of the Frohman com
NAMES of which her husband was the MANAGER; o"'
spent some time afterwari with her husbahp at ne
parents home in Yonkers. and then made Souui-
avn trim with him Her husband left her in 1884 and
she recently learned that he had secured divorce
from her in Yves; Virginia; Mrs Lev ashS ~, ~
nomr.s ~ this State 10 set this decree aside on me
ground that it was obtained without her knowIede,
The plaintiff wants an order for the serviSS Oh t nii
cannot be found in this State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-01
New pnblifallcns.
APPLEroSS'
POPULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY.
SEPTEMBER, 1891.

SEPTEMBER, 1897.
SPANISH EXPERIMENTS IN COINAGE. Henry C. La
Chow. how fatal political tamperng with the currency
has been TO SPANS prosperity.
THE uAwFs OF NEW ENGLAND. illustrated Will
lam L. Cram.
delightful little bit Of natural history fresh from the
fields.
PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION. X. Hon David A. Wells
treatise on the important subject Of real ana personal
THE OBJECTS AND RESULTS OF POLAR RESEARCH
brief history OF the numerous attempts 70 reach me
poie and discussion Of what may be hoped from sue
cessful effort
TUE RACIAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. Will Illus
Ai' trated prof William z. Ripley.
r,scsses the curious Basques. who derive rohdhuc
,nterest from their isolation and uncertain history
THE FORCES IN AN AIR BUBBLE. N. G. Van der
Mensbrugghe.
An instructive and interesting examination OF the phe
nomenon OF vapor tension
Other articles: The Scope Of Botany; ESKIMO BoWs
snd Is ForTnei: AIChehIE reuI
WINS The Discovery Of the sun spots FourteeIN
Doctore and Sketch with IorraO OF samuel Ch"OOu'
naturalist and preacher
Editors Table, Scientific Literature: Fragments OF
Science: Notes
80 cents a number; $500 year.