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Telegram-herald., 1890-03-04
RAILROAD RATIOCINATIONs.

81. d. N. AgDcW, " lill3n \. OaNCtl,
]. VI. Stirling, J. T. Peeke, !. T.. How
| ard, j. ii. L. Iughart and W. X. Shell
| by, are prominent railroad men who
attended the Mulliken reception in
| Detroit.
Before the movement of ice trains
| began on the G.. Il. q l., all trains be-
tween Grand Rapids and Mackinac
were controlled from the train Dis
patcher's office in this city. Now. how
| ever, the wires at Cadillac have been
cut and two distinct railway divisions
| are made of the line between here and
Macklnac. Train dispatchers have
been sent North to operate the north
orn division from Cadillac. This ar
! rangement is only temporary, TO hold
during the continuance of the ice sea-
son.
Two lawsuits in the circuit court in
which the Grand RaDids & Indiana
Railroad Company IS defendants, were
discontinued yesterday. the demands
of the plaintiffs having been satisfied E.
One case Is that of Marcus Tabor, adj
mlnistratOr of the estate of Orrn Gee,
deceased, against the company, which
was begun for $4,000 damages IN 1853.
Gee was a farmer living west of the
city, who on June :, lSSS, was driving
across the track of the defendant COM
pany at a road near the line of Wright
and Talmadge townships, IN Ottawa
county. He was struck by lOcomo-
tive and killed. His heirs claimed that
he was not to blame for the accident,
because the deep cut in the road pre-
vented hisscelng the approaching train.
and he did not hear the whistle. The
terms of the settlement are not made
known.
1t is fair to presume that the officials
and employees OF the roads now man
aged by c. VI. Heald, take much inter
est in the general order No. !, pub
lished in the TELEGRAM-HERALD
Yesterday. An attempt was made
to secure an expression of
opinion from the officials in
the city regarding the significance
Of the act OF the general manager IN
dating his first general order from
Grand Rapids. Assistant Genera Freight
Agent Rose was asked ms opinion re-
gsrdlng L, bat he asked 70 be excused
from any expression. lie SAID. how
ever. that If the act meant the establish
ment of the Office Of MT. Head in this
city, II was very gratifying. Mr.. Heads
own explanation of q is gwen in an
interview with the Detroit Fr~ Pres,
az follows:
II should have told you that have
decided 10 establish two headquarters.
one here and the other at Grand Rap
lds, was the reply. II think that plan,
owing tO the ge0graphloai location Of
the yar0us roads, viii facilitate husl-
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-04
FATAL ACCIDENT IN ALPINE.
4 Man Instantly KILLED by th. Discharge
of His own Gun.

News comes from Alpine township q
q sad accident which occurred sbont
eight mics from this city on Sunday.
Ayonng man named Reinboldt Krenzle,
aged ! : years. whsle ont hunting rsb-
bits, was fatally shot ~ the accidental
discharge of hIs Own gun. Whiie drag
ging &C. by the barrel over p log, the
piece was discharged, killing him in-
sisntly. The charge entered the right
eve and penetrated the brain Under
tsker Koch, of thls city. vas summoned .
snd prepared the young manior burial
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-04
TWO MONTHS IN JAIL.
That, with a 5000 Pine. Is Kilratn's
Puni<hment

PURvIs, Mss, March 3.-Jake Kilrain
appeared in court THIS morning for
sentence. After dwelling briefly on tho
laws Of Mississippi against prze-fght-
ing, and speaking in severe terms Of
the INVASION Of the state by the prisoner
and his friends last July, for an unlaw-
ful purpose. the judge sentenced KI-
rain 70 two months imprisonment In
the Purvis Jal'. and 90 pay a fine of two
hundred dollars. SULLIVAN case, winch
= on appeal from the sentence Of one
year. vii probably BE- decided next
Monday.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-04
PRESIDENTIAL CLEMBNCY.
n is Extended - = Prou, ,inent valley city
Chnracfrr

WASHINGTON, Msrah s-The Pres-
dent totay rem tted tne unevp.red nor-
ton 81 fhe sentence of VIM. G.. Dcnu e.
formerly prominent character in
Grand Rapids rho was convicted some
SINE 8Eo ~ -a liquor sD5lrE
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-04
ROCKFORD REPORT.
An Old Resident Summoned TO His Well
Earned Rest.

sne-esssz n - yE---s>a-sSaNAa.
ROCKFORD, Mich, March 3. - One
more old resident has been summoned
from our midst. This time it IS v.
Northrop, who lived about one-half
mile north of Edgerton. He died to-
day at noon from a paralytic stroke re-
ceived on January 23. 1t was MS third
stroke. He was - years old. but with
q very strong constitution. He leaves
an aged wife and several children.
one daughter. Mrs. Quick, who lives on
Heury-st., Grand Rapids, has been in
constant attendance upon hlm since he
was taken cS. The funeral Will be
held az hrs late residence on Wednes-
day at > p. m.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-04
FINE RESIDENCE BURNED.
The Destructive Work of Defective
Furnace.

HOWELL, Mich, March 3.-About IL
O'Clock last night, Mrs. VI. ]. McPher-
son was awakened by a strong smell
of smoke, and, arousing her family,
discovered that the house was IN flames.
The inmates escaped, but Mr.. McPher-
son returned to secure some papers and
was rescued with difficulty.
The house, built after the Queen
Anne style of architecture was the
handsomest residence in the city, and
the loss reaches 5000, with an msur-
ance of $4,000. The fire caught from
the furnace IN the cellar.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-04
ANUSEMES1S

How tie gods ala scream al Red
mond's last evening when an cid old
fashioned, crimson eoiored melodrana
called AFTER seven Years began TO
unfold the plots ana schemes OF q
bood-ihigsting villa n, who could wrong
the innocent, ruin homes, steal children
and make It generally unpleasant for
everyone who came IN contact win
him. The wrongly accused woman
persisted ia repeating at frequent inter
Nsls, Il am nnOcentr' Il swear | am
innocent The four acts are nicely
lnerspersed with q number ~ "MY
Gods" and "0h, ne child Inter
venlng, daggers are flashed and Colt :
pistols threaten bloody and fearful
destruction. In the end, wrong ~
ughted, amid the happy reunion
Of the prosecuted at the fiTeside IN
papa's parloT. Dan Kelly, very ca
paOle character actor, IS the leading
parsonage IN this production, and he
assumes several dialects cleNerly and
artlstlcaliy. II he hSd a good play IA
which he could make such a character
as he gave the Old tramp last evening
the prominent hgure, he would doubt
less wln sucn recognition as would
greatly elevate hlm IN hls profession.
Henrlettc Bcrleur Is an actress of pleas
ing manner and imposing presence, AID
by earnest conscientious effort gained
favor and sympathy for her presenta-
ton of Blanche Grantiy. Little Bessie,
who is now on the stage after seven
years since she first saw the peep of
day, spoke her lines with intelligence
and courage. The others IA the cast
contributed IN a periunctOry fashion
the work required 10 make the melo-
drama move and accomplish IT. design.
Matnees are announced today, Thurs
day and Saturday.
The show al Smiths Opera House
this week has many clever speclaltles.
The numerous audience present ap-
preclated the program and some OF the
people met with a hearty reception.
The AibinO brothers, acrObats, IN ieats
equipolse and upon enchanted ladders,
executed many startling msncuycrs
and made a hit. Wills and Barron,
sketch artists, followed with an act that
was most pleasing. Their vocal selcc-
tions and witty SAYINGS met with much
favor. Harry Bower does neat trapeZc
act, and John :. Lyon ls a good IRISH
song and dance artist. The baritone
vocalist, George II. Diamond. repeated
ms success of last week and SneaTeT
and Mantell are neat and clever IN
their sketch but would meet with
greater favor If they shelved some Of
their ancient gags. Wiley Hamllton's
afterDlecp "BambOOZllnCN went with
a rush. Mr.. Smith has splendid pro-
gram this week, and viii undoubtedly
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

A more brazen political outrage was
never perpetrated than that INDUCED in by
a few kickerss and boilers from Mclean
and Ward counties at Minot Saturday.
James johnson carried Ward county and
John Satterlund carried Mclean county
had five out of the eight delegates in the
regular delegate oonvention-and yet a
number of individuals of Mclean and
Ward counties have the audacity to meet
and assume to represent somebody besides
themselves and put up a legislative ticket
in opposition to the regular nominees.
Such disgraceful proceedings are unworthy
of the men who INDUCED in them.-Bis-
marck Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

The refreshing new come that the Tim
mortal HavrevOld-that "man of more or
less business"-while on his way to Wash
burn, presumably to get up a oontesting
delegation fromssthat portion of this dis
trict-lost his coat, together with all the
papers pertaining to the result of the con-
vention held here on Monday. We under
stand they were picked up by Marion
Lacy. Now the question arises, did the
"liquid fire that slumbers within the meek
and mild-eyed demijohn" have anything
to do with the loss of the "Immortal's"
coat and papers. What tale of woe did he
pour into the ears of Mclean county dele.
gates.-Ward County Reporter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11
Republican Legislative Convention.

The republican legislative convention
convened in the City Hall at Minot, at 2
O'Clock p. m i. on Saturday, Oct. 4. The
convention wa called to order by R. W.
Davidson, chairman of the legislative CEN
trail committee, and after the call was read
c. E. Gregory wa elected temporary chair
man and Rev. George Brownell secretary.
The committee on credentials reported the
following named gentlemen entitled to
seats IN the conventions:
Ward county-C. E. Gregory. Mclean
county-G. E. Brownell, Hans Holtan,
John Allen and Geo. L. Robinson, by John
g. Benson proxy.
Three of the Ward county delegates fail
ed to present their credentials.
After tho report of the committee on
credentials was read and adopted the tenn
pory organization was made permanent,
and the convention proceeded to nomina-
tions. The name of James johnson, Ward
%county's favorite son, was then presented
for senator of the Goth district, and he was
nominated by reclamation. The name of
John Satterlund was presented for rep
resentative and his nomination was also
made by reclamation. A committee or res
olutions was then appointed and reported
az follows:
Be it resolved, by the Republicans of the
Goth Legislative District of the State of
North Dakota in convention assembled,
That We endorse the platform adopted
by the Republican State Convention, of
the State of North Dakota and
That we pledge ourselves to support the
principles therein enunciated.
A legislative committee was then ap-
pointed consisting of the following gentle
men:
X. W. Davidson, J. L. Cotton, Jos. Strain,
Ole .. Rebrud, Jas. Heath, David Carlson,
Nels O. Herred and X. s. Ramsett.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11
READ THIS.

Through special arrangements We are
prepared to offer the LEADER, the North
western Agriculturist and a Due Bill for
one dollars worth of John A; Salzer' seeds
bulbs or plants, all for the low price of
$1.70. If taken separately they would cost
$3. This is certainly a very liberal offer.
The Northwestern Agriculturist is one of
the very best periodicals for farmers use
published in the west. Salzer's seeds are
northern grown, and are acknowledged to
be equal to the best on the market. Re-
member, $1.7O cash in advance takes the
three. Don't lose this chance.
Call on Or address, LEADER, Washburu.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11
Senator Gilbert A,

Oakes Republican: Senator Gilbert A.
Pierce, the North Dakota Senator, has at
tanned q reputation of which every citizen
of our State may we'll be proud, and with
the leading lawmakers of the Nation. He
has a large personal acquaintance with the
leading statesmen of u country and this
alone would give North Dakota prestige.
Our people made no mistake when they
sent him to represent them in Washington.
For many years he has had q national re-
putation, and being the best Governor Da-
kota ever had it is natural that he should
have more influence than the average
citizen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

We understand that c. F. Huston went
to Weller yesterday to meet with the Tin
dependent" county committee which is
about to call a "peoples" convention.
Charley Huston is certainly a flying spirit.
he is first found as a delegate in a regular
republican convention, then he acts as
chairman of a kickers' conveniently now
he is aiding a peoples" convention, and
the next thing we expect, is to hear that
he is running the democratic side Of the
house. If that amt mugwumpism of the
worst sort, what do you call it? Andfwhile
he is flying about in all these factions, he
signs his name as chairman pro tenn to a
call for a regular republican county on
ventiOn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

Ward County Reporter: From every
part of this Senatorial district, comes the
cheering information that Judge Jas. John
son-Ward county's choice for the senate
lis solid with the Professionalism or
no nomination.
You're right, Bro, Mcleod; but Jim got
the nomination, and you can bet your
boots he'll be elected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

Edgeley Mail: As winter approaches in
terest in North Dakota coal is being revi-
we'd, and steps are being taken to supply
the river towns of North and South Dakota.
Railways are public highways, but as they
are under private control rates are so ex-
horbitant that freighting coal short dis
tances IS out of the question. The public
have access, however, to public high
way-the Missouri river, and those within
reach of it can get the benefit of cheap
fuel this winter. Two things We greatly
~need-cheap fuel and cheap freight rates.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

Mandan Times: The Mclean county
Mail is kicking because its county instruct
ed the delegates to the legislative conven-
tionifor ohnESatterlund.S5 The Mail is
against Mr.. Satterlund and calls him King
John. There is no reproach in that; in this
republic every citizen is a king. We can
not all be 'majors" Fred, but we are kings.
What's the matter with John anyhow The
Times considers him one of the strong men
of North Dakota. .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

Bismarck Tribune: In the Third legis-
lative district in Walsh county IL. Cashell
has been nominated for the senate by re-
publicans and Jos. Twomley, DR., Montgo-
merry and B. NJ. vigness for the lower
house. In the Fourth district Hon. John
Almen was nominated for the senate and
"A. n, F0ss and VIM. Brown for the house.
Dr.. Montgomery and MI. Foss will DO re-
membered as members Of the last legisla-
ture, while Mr.. Almen was q member of the
constitutional convention
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

Ward County Reporter: The nomina-
ton of c. E. Gregory, by reclamation, at
the county convention on Monday, is evil
dence of his popularity with the people.
Said a party after the convention: SHOULD
Rum-Riot-and Rebellion Havrevold come
out independent, he will stand as much
show of being elected as the devil will have
to get q seat on thethrone of grace"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

]. G. Staley, when at .Minot. last satur-
day, stated that he had never asked any
thing from the people of Mclean county
and never would. Now he insults the peo-
pie by coming before them as a mugwump
candidate for representative.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

Bismarck Taibune: A man named Refs
hus advertises a receipt for the prevention
Of Blackleg'' in the Minot Journal. II can't
be that it il in general use, else there would
have been no kickers' meeting In Minot on
Saturday ii opposition TO the regular re-
publican convention.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

During the convention at Minot last
Saturday Anton Peterson of Washburn at
tempted to make a speech. It was a COM
ical scene. He mounted upon a bench,
raised both hands high above his head and
screeched at the top of his soft and must.
cal voice:
"We, gentlemen! We! I say! WE rep
resent the people of Mclean county! WE
are the county officers, and represent the
people of Mclean county, and We don't
want John Satterlund-and-"
just then a facetious chap IN the back
part of the hall yelled out, Eureka"
A friend standing near asked him what
he meant.
"I've found it," said the chap.
Found what?" asked his friend.
-."Darwin's missing link between man
and the monkey" pointing to the speaker.
And this was about the extent of Anton
Peterson's great speech.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

jamestown Capital: Mrs. johnson Mic
keus and daughter Lizzie took their de-
parture a Jews days ago for South America
to join Consul Nickeus at Barranquilla for
which place he and q younger daughter
Mamie started a month ago. The trip re-
quires about three weeks time twQ-thirds
of which is on the ocean. A noS from
Mamie. written IN shipboard, is all that
has been received from them here since
they started.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11
Mclean County.

h Paradise 4 North Dakota. A Half Million Acres of Fertile Agricultural Land
sMl open to settlement and all undertake With Immense dns OF Coal
MCLEAN COUNTY is situated on the Missouri river and adjdns Budeigh county
OF the north. It covers ar area of 928 square miles, and contains 614120 acres of the
fnestq ualnyo Of farming land. The soil Isl rich black loan, from eighteen inches o
three feet in depth, with clay subml and is capable of producing enormous crops of
cereals nd vegetables; it also has fine grazing and meadow lands, oldng nutritious
in abundance.
WAsHBURN, the county seat, is admirably located, being o a beautiful plateau at
the "Bg Bend" of the Missouri river, an commanding al excellent view Of the liver
for several miles in each direction. Several mail and transportation lines dverge
from here and it is the most important point n the Bismarck, Washbun & Coal
Bismarck q Northern railroad, now merged into the great $500" lne which ha, sur
veyed the line and secured the right ofw way % Washburn.
for brickmaking, can be found in the immediate vicinity of Washburn, and have been
used extensively by the citizens of the county. An excellent quality of bick, rs well
as the best of lime, arem manufactured on the outskirts of the town.
Washburnh has q Inc courthouse nd jail, two large hotels, a substantially built
of substantial residences. @ #@#@.#
OUR COAL FIELDS.
tire ares. In fact there il, coal enough in Mclean county alone to supply the state
of NorthD Dakota with fuel for half q century. Its found din all part in strMas wary
ing in thickness from three to fifteen feeta and it q matter Of but a short time when
this coal will yield a immense revenue ito he enterprming owners of the land.
wood ala COAL of Mclean county offer the greatest inducements to settlers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

~ IN
Idonot believe that
Ayers ~Sarsaparilla
has an equal as q cure
for Scrofulous Hu.
mors. 1t is pleasant
to take, gives strength
to the body, and pro.
duces q more perma.
nent result than any
medicine I ever used.
-E. Haines, NORTH
Lindale, Ohio.
I have used Ayers
6~arsapsrilla, in my
family, for Scrofu1a,
and know, II It %
taken aithfunyNw will
thoroughly eradicate
this terrible disease.
w. +. Fowler,
Greenville, Tenn.
| For forty years I
have suffered with
Erysipelas. I have
tried various remedies
for my complaint, but
found no relief until
I commenced using
Ayers S~arsaparilla.
After taking ten bot.
ties of this medicine
am completely cured.
M. G. ADesbury,
Rockport, Me.
I have suffered, Tor
years, from Catarrh,
which was 30 severe
that it destroyed my
appetite and weak
ened my system.
After trying other
remedies, without re-
=; 4 IS $;;:;$:.::3I!:=S; ; !; !:
Cook, 500 Albany st..
oo xaaa; Sass ass..n..,,,.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11

Nor1.-The above call mentions only
one commissioner. It was made to cor
respond with the call for the election. The
county auditor knows very well that three
commissioners should be elected in this
county this fall. The Law is perfecsly
plain, that vacancies San be filled by APP
pointment only until the next general
election. All three Of the present commits
sioners are appointees, and their terms ex-
pire January LIST. Tho omission to enum.
crate the three Is 10 oversight. tlooks
like . deliberate plan to bulldoze the PEG
Pile. II won't work.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11
Precinct

Total number of delegates. ....... 20
Pursuant to the action of said commit
tee as above stated said county convention
is hereby called at the time and place
above stated, and the republican electors
of the county are requested to meet in their
respective precints at the time and places
above mentioned and elect the number of
delegates apportioned to their respective
precincts attend said county convention.
G. F. Huston, Chr'n pro tenn.
THEo. ]. HAuorBrRa, Sec'y pro tom.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1890-10-11
Republican County Convention.

Pursuant to notice the Mclean county
republican central committee met at the
court house in Washburn, Oct. 8, 1880 at 2
o'clock p. m. The committee decided to
take the vote cast in the county for con-
gresham at the election held Dot. 1883, Is
a basis upon which to spportion the coun-
ty for a county convention to place in no.
mination the following ticket viz.
One Judge of the county court.
One treasurer.
One sheriff.
One states atty.
One clerk of the district court.
One register of deeds.
One auditor.
One surveyor.
One coroner.
Four justices of the peace.
Four coustables.
One commissioner in I'd district.
Three assessors, one for each commits
sioner. district.
Allowing one delegate to every ten votes
or major fraction there of.
On motion it was decided to hold said
county convention at the court house in
Washburn ON Thursday Oct. 16, 1880 at 2
O'Clock p, m. The primaries to select de-
legates will be held at the usual polling
places throughout the county On Tuesday,
Oct. IA, 1890, at 2 O'Clock p. m. Polls to
be kept open between the hours of q
O'Clock p. m. and 1 O'Clock p. m. The
committee apportioned the county on said
votes as follows.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-01-25
OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR-FoURTH PRIMARY,

LANGUAGE.
Conversations-Talks about familiar OBJ.
iects; qualities of objects discovered and
statements made.
Reading Sentences from blackboard
and chart. First Reader, simple stories
read by pupils and teacher as supplement
airy exercises.
Spelling-Words selected from reading
lessons and other exercises; also spelling
by sound.
Written Work = Statements copied
from blackboard. Description of objects
in short sentences. Use Of capitals and
punctuation marks.
MATHEMATICS.
Number Acknowledgement of mum
bers from l to 30 with objects. Addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division Of
numbers, making combination up to 30
Exercises in making and solving p~ractica.
problems.
Form-Sphere, cylinder, cube, prism,
cone and pyramid; lines and angles.
Size-Inch, foot, yard; pint, quart, gal
lon developed.
PRIMARY SCIENCE
Lessons in Place-Directions and cardi.
nal points developed. Map Of schoolroon
drawn.
Animals and Plants-Parts of the body
talks about roots, stems, leaves and flow
ers.
Color-Red, yellow, blue, range greer
and purple; also tints and shades.