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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-03-14
STATE or NEW YORK.

NUUUIy OF NEW OK, IS
Charles A. Shaw, president, and Joseph
McCord. secretary of the Hanover Fire
Insurance Company of New York. being
duly sworn, depose and say that the fore
going Is a full. true and correct state
ment of the affairs of said company: that
the said insurance company IL the bona
tde owner of at least one hundred thou
sand dollars of actual cash capital, in
vested in the state and United States
stocks and bonds. or in bonds and mort
cages of real estate unincumbered and
worth CUB the amount for which the
same is mortgaged: and they are the
above described officers Of said Insurance
COmpaDy.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-03-14
Hanover Fire Insurance Com
pany OF New York.

Organized under the laws OF the State
of New York. made to the Commissioned
of Insurance of the State of South Da-
kota, in pursuance of the laws OF said
state.
Attorneys for Service of Process in the
State OF South Dakota.
Information Furnished by Commissioner
OF Insurance.
Organized or Incorporated April. 1852.
Commenced Business April, 1862.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-03-14
S369,213,T4.00
1~O4,191,161.O 90

315,S19,14S. 90
Il OF BUSf-
THE STATE
'URING THE
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
Influence of Food.

What do you think of the theory that
food has potent influence in determining
character" asked Mr.. Smithfeld, as he put
three Jumps of sugar in his coffee.
j guess it's all right" replied Mr.. Wood,
as he severed a portion of his beefsteak
1t always seems a little cannibalistic to nae
when son order lobster"
Well" retorted Mr.. Smithfeld good
Aumoredly, q ought to have known it was
dangerous to lend you money after discov-
cred your fondness for beets. But, serious
" II there were anything in the theory,
wouldn't it make a man sheepish to eat
mutton"
Ut would, and prize fighters ought to
restrict themselves to a diet of scraps
PIttsburg Gazette
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

FFor fifteen years 1 have noted the
effect of your Vegetable Compound in
curing special diseases of women.
az know of nothing superior for
ovarian trouble, barrenness, and it
has prevented hundreds of dangerous
operations where physicians claimed
1t was the only chance to get well.
liberation and Inflammation of the
womb has been cured in two or three
weeks through its use, and as 1 find it
purely an herbal remedy, unhesitat-
5ugly give it my highest endorsement.
-Fraternally yours, DIR. P. VIRoQUA,
Lansing, Mich. 5000 forfeit if above tss-
xjzzOziGi is not genuine.
If you are i'll do not hesitate to
get q bottle of Lydia E. Pink
han's Vegetable Compound at
once, and write to Mrs. Pink
ham at Lynn, Mass. for special
advice; it is entirely free.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

No matter what ais you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain, produce
easy, natural movements, cost you just 10
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put
up IN metalsboXes, every tablet has c. G. c.
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
In Death Valley.

Tourist Ton vacation, as he meets stroll
er along the road)-I say, you are the first
one that l have met in half an hours walk.
Is 1t always as dead as this in this neigh
borhoOd?
Native-Dead? Worse! if it wasn't for
an oeca sional funeral in the place you would
not see life here from one end of the year
30 the other.--N. Y. Times.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
The Dietetic md HySienic

says: |'Walter Baker & Co, of Dorchester,
Mass, L. S. A, have given years of study
chocolate, and have devised machinery and
systems peculiar to their methods of treat
ment, whereby the purity, palatability, and
highest nutrient characteristics are re-
tanned.
Their preparations are known the world
over and have received the highest indorse-
xneuts from the medical practitioner, the
nurse, and the intelligent housekeeper and
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
PRINCESS VIROQUA, M. D.
Endorses Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound After
Following Its Record For
Years.

tDEAR Mrs. PINKHAM Health is
the greatest boon bestowed on human
1ty and therefore anything that can
restore lost health is a blessing.
consider Lydia E. Pinkham'S Veg
&table Compound as a blessing to
State and Nation. 1t cures her moth
ers and daughters and makes them
sail and strong.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

Give me room with a good fire in 4, -
cried the storm-beaten traveller. Gee whiz!
but I'm wet"
Yes, sir" said the landlord of the way
side inn.
And, landlord, bring me a brandy and
soda Gee whiz! but I'm dry!"-Philadel-
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
A Curious Custom.

No document can have the authority OF
the imperial throne of China unless it bears
q red mark placed there by the sovereign.
With this seal upon it, the paper becomes
Official. The genuine Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters must have their Private Die Stamp
over the neck of the bottle. For fifty years
II has been the recognized remedy for stOm-
ach, liver and kidney complaints. 1t viii
cCre dyspepsia, Indigestion, constipation and
biliOusness, also prevent malaria, fever and
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
Travellers Gail 1t Blessed.

pany can confer upon long-suffering pub
lie, none is greater than smolieless coal. The
Lackawanna Railroad burns it! for which
all travellers call that road blessed. No
smokel no dust. Its policy may well inspire
and appreciative public.-Outing.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
Then He Gets Noisy.

Mrs. Biggs-Your husband isn't much for
show. He always dresses very quietly.
Mrs. Diggs-Huhi You ought to hear him
sometimes when his collar button rolls I'M
der the dresser.-Chicago Daily News.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
PRICE, 25c.
Her Circulating Medium.

"Shes a very cautious woman. Especial
ly about gossip. No woman ever heard her
retail any scandal"
But l am told that stories confded to
her in secrecy do get out somehow"
Yes, l know. You see, she tells them all
to her husband cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
a Change of Base.

Yeast-I see Philadelphia composer has
written quickstep.
Crimsonbeak-Yes and 1 hear they are
using it in Chicago for funeral march
Yonkers Statesman.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
bic medicine for coughs and colds W.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

1t IS not hard to let your moderation be
known to all men, so far as the virtues are
1esrned.-Ram's Horn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
stops the Cough and Works
Of the Cold.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 2oc.

The change from job to situation is
not always appreciated by the incumbent;
as, for instance, when a political JOB be-
comes an embarrassing situation.-Puck.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

F1lrrby--'No, I've given up calling on
Miss Roxley." Jggs-"Ah!, | suppose her
-er-not a hand, exactly. Philadelphia
Press
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

4 Dose in Time Saves Nine of Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for Colds.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

O. course, when We speak of tenements
breeding vice, we do not refer to weli-bred
uice-Puck.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
To SHIT the CRse.

Jake-Cora has an aquiIine nose, hasn't
she!
Falle-How could l know? She always
turns it UP at me.-Harlem Life.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
Had Him There.

How crazy you women act over the
'Woman's page!'" said Mr.. Pozenby, in a
tone of whitening sarcasm. Il wonder why
the papers don't have Mans page too?
They do" Mrs. Pozenby replied.
I've never seen one"
ooh, yes, you have, It's the page devoted
to prize fighting and horse racing and other
occupations of that sort. youths Com
panion.
Persons contemplating journey East or
West should be ca:c.'.i that the rates paid
for their transportation y not exceed those
charged by the Nickel PI1te Road.
This company always offers lowest rates
and the service is efficient. Careful at
tention is given to the wants of all first
and second class passengers by uniformed
colored attendants. The dining car service
of the Nickel Plate Road is above criticism
and enables the traveller to obtain meals
at from thirty-fve (35) cents to $l.0O but
no higher.
The Pullman service is the usual high
grade standard. Semi-weekly transconti-
mental tourist cars ply between Atlantic
and Pacific Coasts. Confer with nearest
agent OF the Nickel Plate Road.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

Half an hour is all the time required to
dive with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

In the millennium, of course, woman
will be only as old as she thinks she looks
Town Topics.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
Hoped They Would Run Their Cours.

Mrs Vernon Brown-Why on earth don't
you get your husband to cut off his whis-
kers?
Mrs Smiffian Jones-I wouldn't have him
do It for the world. 1 want him to let them
grow and get them all out of his system
Stray Stories.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13

The modern millionaire is getting 20 count
philanthropy among the necessities OF life.
Puck.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1901-12-13
SOME GREAT EVENTS.
Dr.. Talmage Discourses on the
Worlds Advancement
says 1t IL in the Right Direction
Present Time Wonderful for
Disaster and Wonderful
for Blessing.

copyright, 1901, By Louis KIopsch, y. VI
Washington
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
A NEW TRIAL is DENIED
JUDGE AFFORD SENTENCES JAMES
BARNETT TO PRISON.
Attorneys AIIcge that the Court Erred
High Court Decisions-Oth-
er Court Cases.

Judge Afford. of the Criminal Court, yes
terday overruled the motion OF James Bar
nett. convicted Of manslaughter on a
charge of numbering Frank Wilson. for a
new trial, and sentenced him 10 the Indiana
State Prison for not less than two years
nor more than twenty-one years. The mo-
ton for "A new trial set out a number of
errors the court is alleged 10 have COM
mitted, principally in admitting the testi-
mony Of Captain Dawson and DR.. Thomp-
son. Of the City Dispensary. relating the
conversation that took place between them
and Wilson at the City Hospital while he
was dying when Barnett was taken there
for identification
1t is also averred that the court erred in
excluding the testimony of James I. V.
Fill. one of Barnett's attorneys. Hill. John
S. Duncan and Horace e. smith, Barnett's
attorneys, took the revolver with which
Barnett did the shooting to a gunshop AMI
fired ii at a piece of paper at distances of
six, twelve and eighteen inches. This was
done TO show the powder burn on the pa
per. 1t is said that there were no powder
burns on Wilson's clothing, ana this evil
dence was to have had an important bear
ing on the case. 1t is also said that the
court erred in instructing the jury.
Judge Afford overruled the motion with
out hearing argument. 1t is said the case
Will be appealed TO the Supreme Court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26

The Indianapolis Sanitary Association,
Mrs. George Merritt, president, and Miss
Hester McClung, secretary, has issued an
interesting booklet, entitled zone Phase of
Citizenship" which reviews the work done
by the association in the past seven years,
what is now doing and its plans for the flu
ture. The covers of the pamphlet are illus
trated by pictures of a broom and garbage
can. emblematic of cleanliness and santa
ton. The work OF the association. as set
out i'm the pamphlet. extends out in several
directions, but always with the same pur-
pose. TO make the streets clean, homes and
public places of the city wholesome and
slightly. Several chapters of the book are
devoted 10 committee work on the subjects
of garbage, parks, milk, schools and school
buildings, INTERPRETATION. hospital and
dispensary, street cleaning, dilapidated
buildings and markets. To the latter sub
ject much attention is given by the associa-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
Lincoln j.. Carriers New MeIodrama
'Down Mobile, mt the Park.


"Down MOBILIZE at the Park.
Two large-sized audiences visited the
Park Theater yesterday to witness the
first presentation in this city of Lincoln
J.. Carter's latest melodrama, Down Mo-
bile" The scenes of this really we'll
constructed and richly-staged production
are laid in the South. In the four acts are
shown. first, the ~Sunnyside Mansion. said
&c have a real existence: second, the negro
quarters; third. Dismal swamp, and fourth.
the old cotton mill. There is almost every
type OF character to be found in the play.
ana, with but one exception, they are Dor
trayed by capable players. Robert Iceland.
In the dual role OF Jim Blackboard and Harry
Edgerly, proved himself an actor of much
ability, as was attested by the frequent
applause. J. T.. Nicholson as Charles Hay
Ter. Will Wolf as Dick Fox, Herbert Spen-
Ger as snaggs the detective, Charles T.
Small as Remus, Helen Ray as Josephine
Edgerly. Blanche Bayer as Sallie Harpe,
Nellie V Small as Aunt Lue, Mamie Hal
man as Mandy. and Grace Conrad as
Mother Gubarre all acquitted themselves
with credit There is good singing by the
Mobile quartet. assisted By Mandy and old
Aunt Lue. and dancing by the inhabitants
OF the negro quarter. who are genuine
dsrkies. A member OF the quartet showed
lark patrons something decidedly out OF
the ordinary I'm buck and wing dancing.
and Mamie Halman danced with her whole
body. which seemed made CT springs and
rubber. Nellie V. Small as Aunt LIE de-
serves special mention, as she Is one 1f the
best colored "mammie" impsrsonators ever
seen at the Park The burning of the cot
ton mill Is a fine bit OF ceaIism and pro-
Voked unbounded enthusiasm In yesterdays
audiences. The Dismal swamp scene. with
hrenies gliding about. frogs croaking and
allgators barking. is an admirable picture.
Down Mobile will be repeated to-day
and tomorrow. twice daily.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
PHILHARMONIC QUARTET.
The Closing Concert Witnessed by a
Good Audience.

The closing concert of the present season
given by the Philharmonic String Quartet
In the Propylaeum last night drew an au-
cience that was something nearly COM
mensurate with the importance of the
event. The concerts that are given by the
string quartet have little or none of the
popular element in them. but appeal chiefly
to people Of cultivated artistic perceptions
Last nights audience was evidently largely
made up of this class. as attested by the
enthusiastic appreciation of the different
Numbers. The quartet's mastery rendition
Of Beethoven's composition for four in
struments formed a fine introduction LOT u
brilliant concert. The serenade or ArucI-
honcheft was given with rare nnish. Inc
cOiorful Polka les \endrilles, bearing
the three distinguished names OF Sokolow'
Gtazounow and Linkow, had TO De re-
peated. For good measure, not because dl
extra attraction was particularly needed,
the quartet offered to its friends and
patrons an opportunity to hear for the nrst
time in this city the somewhat noted plan
list, MI. Edward Ebert-Bucheim. Mr..
Bucheim came without any particular ad-
vance heralding. and, relying solely on MS
individual ability, not on any supposed pres
tige of transoceanic birth, and scored a
well-deserved triumph. Mr.. Bucheim gave
on his nrss apRearan vs a G IN p M Tn1og " and
'Fantasie in + Minor" which was so ad-
mirably executed that he was forced to
respond to an encore with an etude In Il
major by the same composer. His second
suite, a scherzo from Sonata Tor lelt
hand, by Reinecke, and LISTS Fourteenth
Rhapsodie'' added to his laurels. particu-
larry the selection played with one hand,
which was decidedly clever, In addition 10
being enjoyable. The principal number.
S~aint-Saens's Quintet" Op. IA, was re-
served for the close of the event. In this
the quartet was assisted by MIR. Bucheim:
The selection was In three parts, each OF
| which was received with admiring applause.
The philharmonic String Quartet is made
up as follows: Hugh McGibeny, first vio-
I'm: Miss Bertha Schellschmidt, second vio-
lin; Rudolph Roster, viola. and Adolpa
| SchellSchmidt. cello.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26

rooms. The bridal gown was very lovely,
OF pale blue silk yelling and chiffon emf
oroidered In pink roses. with the petals
set on. The corsage was almost entirely OF
chiffon and had a yoke and elbow sleeves
OF lace. She carried an arm bouquet OF
pink roses. Following the ceremony there
was a bridal luncheon OF twelve covers.
Those seated were Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin,
Mrs. Townley. mother Of the bride; Mrs.
Evalyn Austin Seguin. a sister. and Mr..
Morris Townley, a brother; Mr.. and Mrs.
William III. Coburn. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
p. Coburn and Miss Erwin and Mr..
Charles II. Erwin. of New York. The
handsomely appointed table had a French
basket OF pink roses I'm the center. Mr.. and
Mrs. Erwin left yesterday afternoon Tor
Chicago. from where they will go to Hot
Springs, Ark, Atlantic City and New York.
They contemplate spending the summer
abroad. The at-home cards say at home,
1408 North Meridian street. after Oct. l..
Mrs. Erwin wore a handsome travelling tail
or gown OF green basket cloth trimmed with
gold and heavy yellow lace. Her hat was
also greeS OF French importation trimmed
with foliaga and pink roses and lace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26

The suit of Christian Kirkoff. admins
against Louisa Cook and others was on
trial before Judge Allen, of the Circuit
Court, yesterday. The plaintiff asks that a
deed for property valued at 500 given to
the defendant by the decedent be set aside
and the property be reconveyed. 1t is al
legged that Charles Kirkhof was not IN his
right mind when he made the deed. ans
that Il was not presented TO the recorders
office until after his death. Mrs. Cook is
Christian Kirkhoffs sister. IL is said that
Charles Kirkhoff was a Spiritualist and the
evidence yesterday went TO show that he
had had several matrimonial ventures, one
breach of promise suit and in his older
dars nosed as q .lady.s man"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
Deserted After "a Week.

Residents OF Broad Ripple were much in
censed Wednesday when they learned that
Mrs. Josie Henderschott, twenty-one years
of age, had been deserted by her husband,
thirty years of age. and sent back to her
father, William Hessong. They had been
married In Indianapolis by Justice Smock
on Wednesday of last week. at which time
the justice said he was surprised at the
ardent manifestations of affection on the
part of Henderschott. The young woman
went Tuesday 10 her father and told him
that her husband had told her 10 return. as
he was through with her. The father took
her in, and Tuesday night a band of about
HI was "a motorman on the Broad Ripple
1rnn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
ROBBED IN A SALOON YARD.
James Minchin Causes the Arrest of
Several Negroes.

James Minchin, a carpenter. Of 2l5 South
Noble street. reported at police headquar-
tiers last night that he had been robbed in
the old Wade Hill saloon on West Ohio
street of his overcoat and 81 in money. The
robbery, he said, occurred in the back yard,
and the overcoat was returned to him IN
the saloon. Five negroes found in the place
by the bicycle police were sent TO head
quarters. and Minchin identified two, giving
the names of Beard and Finley. as those
who robbed him. All were held on charges
OF lettering.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
LEWIS'S PLEA FOR FREEDOM.
He Alleges that the Indictment
Against Him Is Faulty.

John Lewis, charged with perjury, yes
terday withdrew his plea of not guilty in
the Criminal Court and filed a motion to
quash the indictment against him. Judge
Afford has the motion under Amusement.
Pauper Attorney Amos Hines filed the mo-
ton on the ground that the indictment is
faulty. Where 1t reads clerk of the
court" he says. Ii should have read
George b. Elliott, clerk of the court. by
John McGaughey, deputy Lewis testified
before the grand jury that he bought lot
terry tickets, but on the witness stand in
the Criminal Court failed TO identify the
man from whom he bought them. Judge
Afford had him sent to Jail, and he was
later indicted for perjury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
Notes of the stage.

The indianapolis Dramatic Club is pre-
pairing TO produce a comic opera carly in
May. The music viii be directed by Hugh
McGibeny. AMI Edgar A. Morris win have
charge OF the stage.
The sale Of seats for Mrs. Leslie Carriers
two appearances at English's Opera House
in "Zaza' next Wednesday and Thursday
nights will open at the box office OF the
theater Monday morning.
The three Diamonds, European musical
artists, continue 10 rouse Grand audiences
10 enthusiasm each afternoon and night
notably the violin virtuoso of the trio. such
playing on the violin has never been heard
In this city before outside Of great con-
certs.
Ada Rehan. The actress. sailed for Eng
Lane on the ST. Louis on Wednesday. Miss
Rehan's abrupt cancellation OF her starring
tour in Sweet Nell OF Did Drury." and
departure for Europe forty-eight hours
after announcing her determination to 20,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
smoke Consuming Gases.

The suit of the city against John T. Brush
for violating the smoke consuming ordi-
nance, In which he was fined i'm Police
Court and appealed to the Circuit Court,
was yesterday dismissed by the city, as Mr..
Brush had connected a smoke consumer
with the furnace of his building. The cases
of Brush. c.. r. Shower. T. j. Cullen. w. h.
Burford and Knight x Jillson were TO have
been presented TO Judge Allen to-day for
a decision, but another case came up that
Will require several days hearing, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
Circulating a Petition.

A petition is being circulated by "A j.
Mcintosh, who own the block at the
southeast corner of Illinois and Ohio
streets, among property owners affected.
asking the Board of Works to widen Ohio
street from Pennsylvania to Illinois and
compel the street-railway company to lay
tracks in the street TO relieve Washington
street car traffic. The property owners and
the street-railway company favor the plan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-26
Conspiracy Charge Dismissed.

The attorneys of William Freitske yes
terday dismissed the charge of conspiracy
in his suit against James Barnett. that is
being tried in the Superior Court, before
the case went TO the jury. Barnett was a
party in negotiating a loan on real estate
in which Freitske was defrauded out of
800. and I'm his original complaint he al
legged that Barnett assisted i'm the negotia-
tions for the purpose of d~efrauding him.
The fraud is supposed 10 nave been per-
petrated by a man named Hornaday. now
in the Insane Asylum, who. II is thought,
succeeded in getting money from other men
by fraudulent real estate transactions.