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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
A Long List Of Charges.

CLINToNv1LLE. Wis.,, Sept. 2S.-An inno-
cent appearing, good looking German girl,
scarcely Is years of age, has been arrested
on a warrant charging her with a long
series of crimes that have been committed
at Louis Devand's farm. Minnie Hotfsaith
is the girls name. She has an honest face,
and to charge her with an attempt to com
NIT murder, arson and malicious mischief
seems preposterous. The persecution be-
gan in the latter part of July. First the
choice watermelons of Devand's patch were
destroyed and the vines cut off. This was
thought to be the work of some of the boys
of the ne%ighborhood and was looked upon
as a boyish prank. Less than a week af-
ter that. a hive of his was over
turned during the night and paris
green sprinkled over the honey II
copious quantities. A few days passed and
the performance was repeated. Then some
one got into the cellar and put paris green
in the butter and threw a ham into a bar
rel Of soft soap. A large number of cans
of fruit were opened and poison put into
them. One day when Mrs. Devand started
to mix her bread she found paris green in
the flour. The next outrage wa when
some n got into the house and ruined a
quantity of clothing by cutting it with scis-
sOrs. A few days later the house was set
on fire, and while the family were putting
it out the barn took fire. Finally 1t was
noticed that Miss HOffsaith was the first to
discover and report these things 10 the
family and she was arrested on suspicion
merely. She declares her innocence.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
Regarding Political Prisoners.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s.-Representative
Scranton of Pennsylvania, in the house to-
day presented for reference to the com
mittee on foreign affairs the following
preamble and resolution:
WHEREAS, The harsh and brutal treat
ment of political prisoners is now univer-
sally condemned hy all civilized nations;
and even from England rem0nstrances
have been addressed to the Russian gov
eminent on behalf of Russian subjects in
generated for political reasons; and
WHEREAS, Several American citizens
(Dr. Gallagher, w. Kent, j. Wilson, I.
Whitehead and Others) are how under
going Imprisonment in England for p0liti-
cal offences against the government OF
that country and are, according to even
official reports and admissions, being
treated with exceptional and unjustifiable
severity, therefore,
Resolved, That this house respectfully
and earnestly requests the president to
cause inquiry to be made Immediately
into the condition of these prisoners, and
should the reports referred to prove cor
rect, then to endeavOr to secure for then
humane and decent treatment, pending
efforts in their behalf, which, 1T is antici-
pated, will prove that they have not been
fairly or legally convicted of the offences
charged against them, and are therefore
entitled to relief. :
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
The N. p. Tax Cases.

Grand Forks Herald: The cases involv-
ing the Northern Pacific indemnity lands
will be heard by the supreme court at its
session to be held in this city next month.
The cases involve not only the indemnity
land question, but the Northern Pacific
lands in the original grant. the railroad
company seeking to escape taxation on the
ground that the gross earnings law was in
lieu Of all other taxes. Some Of the attor-
neys hold that the real question as to the
ownership OF the indemnity lands was not
determined by the decision in the case of
Jackson VS.. La Moure county, in which
case plaintiff admitted that title was in the
government, and under such hypothesis
the lands were not taxable. In the COM
ing case the railroad company will lay title
to the indemnity lands but seek to escape
taxation under the gross earnings law.
The attorneys against the railroad think
that the real question OF the railroads own
ership of the lands will m squarely be-
fore the court, and are confident of a de-
cisi0n on this point favorable to the cOun-
ties interested. If
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
On a Scientific Jaunt.

From Montana papers it is learned that q
small steamer was launched at Bozeman
last Friday and is now coming down the
Missouri on her way to the coast of Flori-
da. with Commodore A. G. Hit in com
mand. The steamer was built of o
tain fir, within the shadow of the noun
tain where the timber grew. She is % feet
long, 5 feet beam and thirty inches
depth of hold. She has q screw propeller,
with marine engine and boiler of11155 horse
power. She has cabin accommodations for
three persons. The object of the trip is
presumed to be connected with q scientific
treatise on the subject. of shallow river
navigation and river distractions. The
B0zeman was launched at a point q stones
throw from the fountain head of the Mis-
souri,, 400 miles above the head Of naviga-
ton. A portage will be made around the
great falls Of the Missouri, and then the
vessel will have clear sailing to the gull.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
The Worlds Fair Directors Again
Change Their Minds, and Re-
Locate the Fair.
This Time 1t Is South, Washington
and Jackson Parks Which
Are Chosen.
A Young Man Shoots His Brother
in-Law on Crowded State St.,
Chicago.
Tho World's Fair.

CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-Washington Park
has been included in the Worlds Fair site
by the Chicago Park commissioners. In
a sense the chosen site is n great unit,
comprising as it does the whole South
Park system Of Chicago. There are three
separate Park systems in the city, north,
west and south, each magnificent, but be-
yond question the finest is that stretching
in a superb vista from the heart of the city
south. The enthusiasm with which the
tender wa received by the national COM
mission showed in marked contrast with
the reception of previous propositions. By
a resolution adopted early in the day, the
national commission had formally pledged
itself to regard the offer of such a site as a
"final settlement of all questions relating
to the question of a SITE" and when the
park commissioners promptly responded
and the exact location of the big exposition
was at last finally fixed, there was an in
slant outburst of cheers in which directors,
commissioners and spectators Joined
with vim. Stepping from the doors
Of the city's railroad depots,
hotels and business houses, visitors to the
Worlds Fair will, as it were, enter directly
the vestibule Of the exposition on the
lake front. This "lake front" is a strip Of
park comprising sixty aeres, upon one side
Of which the shadow of the massive tall
tower of the Auditorium falls daily, while
upon che other side ripples the clear
waters of Lake Michigan. Leading from
the lake front park the finest boulevard of
the city goes directly to Washington prrk,
and connecting with the latter is the mid
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
Announcements. for the F,eht.

LONDON, Sept. A.-Arrangements have
been made for the International fight be-
tween Joe McAuliffe and Frank p. Slavin
for $1,000, Police Gazette championship
belt and championship of the world, which
will take place within two weeks. Crichton
Temple, who is now blamed for police in
reference, did not want the men to battle
for a purse, but Lord Eric Gordon, Lord
L0nsdale and Rictark Z. Fox insisted that
the purse should be offered and also that,
should the police interfere when the men
are in the ring, Slavin and McAuliffe shall
each receive $3.50. Temple opposed this
proposition and said it was useless to
think of it," Richard K. Fox insisted that
the amolnt mentioned should be paid.
A long discussion followed and
finally Temple agreed to the Americans
proposition. It Is understood the gloves
made In America will be slightly increased
in size and that the pugilists will fight
fifteen instead of thirty rounds. It is the
general opinion that the battle will not
last that long, and should it not be decided
at the end of fifteen rounds, the referee,
George Vie and II. j. Angie, will pr0bA-
bly, order additional rounds. McAuliffe
and Madden are back at Barnes cottage at
Wells.in-the4Sea while Slavin. Jack Lewis.
Joe Start and Billy Mccarthy have re-
sumed training at Dover Court, aarwick.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
A RAIN.
Over Sixteen Inches Of Rain Falls in Two
Days in Arkansas.

Over Sixteen Inches Of Rain Falls in Two
y Days In Arkansas.
HELENA, Ark, Sept. M.-Yesterday
evening this city was visited by the most
terrific and destructive rain storm ever
known in its history. At about 8 O'Clock
in the afternoon a steady rain commenced
and continued until 8 o'clock. A veritable
cloud burst occurred, and in a incredible
short time that portion of the city bounded
by Walker street On the north, Columbia
street on the east and College street on the
west was one vast sheet of water.
Fences were swept away, OuthOuses
upturned and cellars inundated. and street
car tracks were submerged. No estimate
is made of the damage. The water spread
rapidly and the lower portion Of the. city
was soon submerged and hundreds of PEG.
pie driven from their homes. The total
rainfall last night was 9.21 inches. supple
mented by 4 inches more to-day. The total
1918 inches. - It IS still warm and cloudy
and the prospects are good for more rain
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
THEY WILL FIGHT.

Slayin and McAuliffe Will Fight Fifteen
Rounds Instead Of Thirty.
LONDON, Sept. 23.-Lord Lonsdale pre-
sided at the Ormonde club meeting TO-
night, which lasted two hours. Slavin
was present. The secretary of the club
states that by the decision of the magis-
trate the two pugilistsIare at liberty to com
pete, therefore, with a view Of coinciding
with the magistrates remarks, the men
have agreed to- reduce the number of
rounds from thirty to fifteen. Slavin has
returned to Dover Court. "A nobleman of
sporting proclivities has arranged for
Jackson, the colored pugilist, to box the
winner. Both Slavin and McAulife have
given their consent to this arrangement.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
Hot Springs Flooded.

Hor SPRINGS, Ark, Sept. ia terrible
food occurred here last night and this
morning. The valley from n end to the
other is in ruins. A heavy rein set in yes
terday afternoon and at midnight the rain
increased steadily until there came a ter
rife water spout. This, together with the
down the mountain side, .swelled the
creek q 1.-THE base and cut of its banks and
deluRed the main thorOughfare and flooded
stores the whole length Of the avenue.
The water. with its terrible force, carried
every movable object before 1t and this
morning the avenue presents . scene not
exceeded In disaster by the great flood In
Hot Springs Of two years ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
bringing Them to Time.

WASHINGTON, Sept. % -Representative
Moore of New Hampshire to-day intro
duced in the house the following resolu-
ton: That the committee on rules be in
structed to report an additional rule, to-
wit: Rule XLVI-conte Npt of house.
When a call Of the house discloses the
presence of a quorum, any member absent
ing himself on the succeeding roll call for
the purpose Of breaking the quorum, shall
be arraigned at the bar of the house and
fined a sum not exceeding $500.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
Shot His Brother-in-Law.

CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-TO-night a fatal
street atfray between brothers-in-law
ended a remarkable contest for possession
of q fortune of 100000. The contest ended
in the tragedy begun with an elopement.
Alfred Richner, several years ago. was the
husband of a noted brothel keeper. Not
~withstanding his marital relations and his
unsavory record Rlchner succeeded in
clandestinely working himself into the
good graces of the daughter of a wealthy
flour and feed dealer named Kessler. Upon
the death of Kessler the daughter, who
seems to have been somewhat simple
minded, disclosed her attachment for Rich
ner. The opposition of the family to any
recognition of that worthy resulted in the
prompt elopement of the couple to Mon
treal. Richner later went through thu
form of obtaining a divorce from the
brothel keeper and having his marriage
with Miss Kessler legalized. They re-
turned to Chicago and q feud was soon en-
gendered between Richner and his new
n %sre Of Being actuated solely With the ed de-.
sire to lay hands on the fortune of his sis
ter. Legal struggles and personal en-
counters between Richner and young
KessIer have been frequent, the
latest, prior to this evening, be-
ing in the court room, where Richner,
apparently to place his, brother in a ridicu-
lous light, emptled q small SACK of flour on
his head. Recently, it is IS. said, R Hch
patrimony, has threatened to kill! every
member Of the family. Tonight he met
young Kessler on State street and attacked
him with a cane. Kessler drew a revolver
and rapidly fired three shots. Two were
stopped by Richner's watch. At the third
he dropped and Kessler Immediately put
two more bullets into his sisters husband
while he was PROSTATE. The shooting took
place on a crowded part Of State street
and for q few moments caused a wild
stampede of passers-by. Kessler gave
himself up to the authorities. he said he
had been advised to arm himself, by the
city's chief detectives and by his attorney,
Gen. John G. Black. Notwithstanding his
wounds, Richner chung to life tenaciously
and his first words on gaining conscious
ness for q few moments was that he be al
lowed to see his wife, she whose brother
had Just attacked him. Richner, the doc
tors said, could survive but q few hours.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
Into tho Chicago River.

CHICAGO, Sept. ga Lincoln avenue
street car went into the river at the CLARK
street bridge at midnight tonight, carry.
ing the horse with 1t. The cal, was filled
With passengers, but almost miraculously
they managed to escape, the last passen.
ger jumping from the rear platform as the
vehicle t0ttered and fell with q tremen.
dOus splash into the dark waters. The
bridge had been turned to allow the pass
e.. aes G q g vessel grsds a9 a. T nr.sa sns en ssl was Gn
refused 70 wOrk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
a Fast Team.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-TWO thousand
saw the double team trotting record
for a mile. 2:15sl, made by Maxy Cobb and
Happy Medium in 1884, beaten by half q
second at the Philadelphia Driving park
today. The team that broke the record
was Q. ]. Hamlin's Belle Hamlln and JUS
self and made the mile in 2:l6K on second
trial. The mile trotted to-day equals that
made by Maud s. and Aldine at New York
in 1888, when they were driven by VIM.
ii. Vanderbilt q mile to top wagon In
2:l61hf. The record made tO.day is disputed
by . number Of turf men who were, pres
ent and timed the horses, and they claim
that the mile was only tr0ttedin 2:1611fs,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
c.sualtie. in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3.-Charles Limb
land, q stone cutter employed on Dickin-
son q Cunningham and Willis & Dun
hams new store building on Nicollet
avenue, was killed at l O'Clock this after
Townsend Mix, q we'll known architect,
died at the West hotel at / O'Clock today.
His greatest work was the Guaranty Loan
hnildinD
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
a stranee Epidcmic.

Dies MoMEs, 10, Sept 0--Theg governor
has been asked to send q veterinary sur
geonSto Nuscatine county to investigator
epidemic among cattle. They grQM Still!
Id the, joint and refuse To eat OF drink g
the cows give only about One-thfrd their
usual quantity Of milk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
Miss willouxhby,s Examination.

LuyERNE, Mimi, Sept. M.-The prelim-s
mary examination Of Miss illoughby for
incendiarism was completed this morning.
She was held IN $1,000 to appear ats the
next term Of court. She will have no difi-
. ,cs ! ,in q! gttytiSn s,a bonds wss. - Mrs sv, 9wsa .gs;n e..
Mrs. Freeman, sister OF Miss WillO1ehby..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
Permanent Fort Lincoln,

The Mandan Times claims to have III
side and reliable information to the effect
that Fort Linc0lnis to be increased to at
least a regimental post the coming spring.
1t says: "The Northern Pacific road is TAX
ing preliminary steps towardputtIng down
q track from Mandan to the fort. This
paper has positive information that the
survey is soon to be made and has now
been ordered by the company. This can
mean only one thing-that the Northern
Pacific has assurance from the war depart
ment that the post will be increased II
they will lay . track 80 q topr0vlde direct
transportation for troops and supplies"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
The n. r. Surveying . Cut-On 70 Bis.
marck. @

Minneapolis Journal, special: LaMoure,
Sept. 2O.-Railroad excitement is high here.
An engineer Of the Northern Pacific came,
who reports a corps Of men under him sur
veeying from Minor, In Sargent county,
west to this point. He says the design Ii
70 buildt0 this place this autumn and ON
to Bismarck next summer. IL this is done,
1t will very materially shorten the distance
from Bismarck to- Minneapolis. Minor Is
at present the terminus Of the FergusFalls
and Breckenridge branch Of the Northern
Pacific, NN5
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-09-27
Potage Jardiniera.
Haricot Beans with Butter.
Roast Beef. New Potatoes.
Especial Correspondence

ID balRd with R0quefOgt, Suisse or Edam Cheese
Hall Bottle Of Vim Ordlnaire
The material was excellent and properly
cooked, and the ~serviceneat and attracttva.
The wine was an unadulterated bordeaux.
theicheesewas good, the meat tender, the
vegetables fresh and the soup well made
containing all 1.-The vegetables 81 the season
The haricots are like oursgarden butter
beans, andsare similarly cooked. s$9 @
@sas y JUlIET CORsoN.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-19
FROM ALL QUARTERS. IA WHOLE BLOCK BURNED. Disastrous Fire at Milford,
 Massachusetts. ROBBERS SHOT BY THEIR VICTIM. Report of the Committee on
 the Tariff Schedules. PRINCE BISMARCK'S s RESIGNATION. A Relief Fund for the Indi-
 annapolis Bremen.
PRINCE BISMARCK'S RESIGNATION.
ANOTHER BIG FIRE.

A Nest of Wooden Buildings Con-
 sumed-Aid Summoned from Nsigh-
 boring Towns . Loss Nearly Three
 Hundred Thousand Dollars.
 MILFORD, Mass, March 1S.-A great fire is raging here. It started about seven o'clock from a chimney in Sweeney's meat market, No. 73 Main street, in block owned by Mrs. M. Raferty and occupied by numerous tenants. A nest of wooden buildings sur- rounds the burning block and the fire seems to he gradually eating it's way through them in all directions. Union block on the south, a three story wooden building and Mowry block on the north are burning and if not soon checked the entire triangle, bounded by Main street, Memorial square and Spruce street, will go, causing loss of fully $276, 1000. Aid has been summoned from neighboring towns. Among the losses 80 far to occupants of the Rafferty block are the following: James Thom, boots and shoes, $6,000 to $8,000; insured. Hixon Brothers, furniture, $1o,o0o to $12.000; M. Sweeney, meat market, $1, ,500 to 5000; on building $15, 1000.
 In Union block Pierce and Wood, grocers, $7 ,000; A. T. Macuen, confectioner, $1, ,500. The block is owned by 0. R. Scott.
 The fire was under control soon after il o'clock, though the engines will be kept at work upon it all night. After gutting Union block the flames attacked Fl. M. Taft's four- story wooden building. occupied by J. F. Stratton, liquors and cigars, and the Mann featuring and Granite Cutters union. Taft's loss is over $15, ,000 on building and insured; Stratton's loss $15, ,000 and insured; Granite Cutters union loss $50,000. 0. R. Scott's wooden tenement block, corner of Spruce street, was next burned, causing loss of $12, 900; insured. Tenants loss $1, 600, upon which which there was no insurance. A. T. NoOuen, confsctioner, will suffer loss of stated. The entire loss will fall not far short of $120, ,000, upon which there is about $50, y O00 insurance.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-19
EXECUTIVE 0ANsIoN, WAaHYNaFoN. n G March 1G
TkLRGRAPMIO JoTTINos.

Ex-State Treasurer Noland of Missouri was arrested yesterday fer embezzlement. He gave bail.
 Jay Gould and party who have been at Ell Paso, Texas, several days, started last night on trip through Mexico.
 H. B. King, trsaAurer of the Corrine opera company. died yesterday in Chicago of heart disease, aged ffty-two years.
 The trials of the torpedo boat Cushing were once more postponed yesterday because of the high wind and rough sea.
 Telegrsms from Rio Janeiro have been received stating that yellow fever has broken out in the cities of Campinas and Sac Paulo.
 Financier Henry s. Ives was released on $25, ,OOO bail from the criminal charges against him at the general sessions court in New York yesterday.
 The plaster cast for an equestrian statue of General Grant orderd by Chicago of Louis Reubissos has been received at the Ames casting will be made.
 Charles Boucher committed suicide at Waldoboro, Me-, yesterday afternoon by shooting himself with a revolver. He was about thirty-two years old. The cause for the act is unknown.
 Sebastian Miller, the champion Graeco- Roman wrestler of Germany, was arrested at New York yesterday for alleged criminal outrage upon Amelia Lutz, aged fifteen years, a niece of Fred Hessenauer of the Casino.
 Robert Armour, aged fifty years, watch man in the New York and New England yards at Boston, was run over by 8 car last evening and 50 badly injured that he died while on his way to the hospital. He leaves a widow and a child.
 Alexander Polander of Amesbury, Mass, aged seventy-eight, WAS struck by the 6:20 p. m. inward train near the depot last night and received injuries which will prove fatal. Five ribs and one leg were broken and he also received bad scalp wound.
 The Arab masters have unanimously &C., cepted the terms of Mr. Mackenzie, the agent of the British East Africa company, by which nearly 5000 runaway slaves who have settled in Fu1ladoya will procure their free dom by doing work equivalent to fifty shil- lings each.
 At the regular weekly meeting of the pas- senger committee of the trunk lines in New York yesterday 1t was decided to issue ex- cursion tickets to the reunion of the G. A.. R. in Boston next July on basis of single fare. This is only on roads within trunk line territory.