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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-01

Have you seen the immense stock of fur
niture, carpets, oil cloths, of Messrs. s. ii.
Moore & Co., 80 B street southeast?
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-01

IF you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN S IRON BITTERS
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

A Bismarck correspondent for the Minot
journal says:
II have noticed of late marked copies of
the Mclean county (black) Mail scattered
around ON members desks, and picking up
one discovered that poor old Britton was
up to his old tricks,-making feeble and
idiotic endeavor to ''ory down. King John.
It would seem as if this old fossil reached
the end of his rope last fall so far as mis-
representations and slander is concerned,
but he has evidently revived. "King john
takes the doss quite easily, and says it only
remains for him to get Major Butts, of
Lisbon, to relate Britton's South Carolina
experience. By the way Brit, they tell
quite queer story around Bismarck
something about your running q newspa-
per for Major Butts-years ago you know
down in that good old state of South
Carolina. "King john didn't want to give
that little snap away, but those continual
digs may make him angry@See!"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28
COnklinH.

Conkling, N. D., Feb. "a.
respondents are all quiet of late thought
I would send you few items.
Maggie Burgum is slowly improving.
Mrs. Brownell visited Conkling on Mon
day.
All is silent in the region of Calamity
Flats, if We except the barking of Charley
Brady's dog and the occasional hoot of an
owl.
James Heath has moved into his new
house. He has been very busy of late
manufacturing various articles of furniture
for interior convenience and decoration,
proving himself cabinet maker of no Or
dinary skill.
If Conkling is to have bonanza farmer
next season it will be A. P. Thyburg. He
has large area of unexcelled land ready
for seed, and with good work stock and the
ability to push he is likely to be in the
lead.
Our worthy neighbor, Jacob Luthander,
visited the county seat one day last week.
Jake had heard that the county had gone,
or was likely to go beyond the debt limit,
duQ ~ WoAt VOWA W AdAo AAo 00AueA O0-
posit with the county treasurer.
The weather prognosticator who pro-
phesied extremes for the month of Febru-
ary has our undivided respect. Our ther,
moneter has played between 80 below and
80 above, and often travels rs degrees in
tho same direction at the rate of four to
the hour.
If this effort looks fairly we'll in print,
you may hear from me again.
AyAv
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of a simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per
Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung
Affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in Thousands of cases, has
felt IL his duty to make It known to his suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering,
will send free of charge, to all who desire
it, this recipe, in German, French or Eng
lish, with full directions for preparing and
use. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper. w. A. MOVES,
$40 Powers Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28
Choice Lands for Sale

On Liberal Terms within the Reach Of All.
The undersigned has for sale few
choice tracts of farm land III Mclean coun-
ty, among which are one section in town.
ship 144, range 81, one section in township
IA, range 50, and two sections in town.
ship 145, range 81, which will be sold in
whole or in subdivisions, as desired, ON
the following liberal terms:
The conditions of the sale of the above
tracts provide that from one-fourth to
one-third of the land purchased, as may
be agreed, shall be broken up and proper
ly cultivated to crops in each of the first
three years from date of purchase, and
thereafter all of the land, % may be agreed,
shall be cultivated to crops In each success
sive year. In payment for the land the
purchaser is to deliver in each year after
purchase, at the time and place agreed
upon, to the party from whom the land is
purchased. ONE-HALF OF TIE CROPS RAISED
IN EACH YEAR, and to receive credit there
for at the market value ut the time of de-
livery. Such payments to be continued
from year to year until the aggregate sum
for which the land is sold. and 8 per cent
annual interest, is fully paid, with the con-
dition that at least half of the price of the
land and accrued interest shall be paid
within FIVE years, and all of it within eight
years from the date of purchase.
A liberal discount will be made for cash,
and, if desired, purchasers can pay part
cash and the balance in from four to eight
years, as may be desired, at per cent
interest. I also have
Decided coal and grazing land for sale
at a bargain.
Improved farms, with houses, barns and
graneries, for sale or rent.
Business und residence lots in Washburn
for sale.
Settlers located on government land
Any information, maps or other data
furnished on application.
JOHN SATTERLUND.
Washburn. N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28
READ THIS.

Through special arrangements We arc
prepared to offer the LEADER, the North
western Agciculturist and Due Bill for
ono dollars worth of John A. Salzer' seeds
bulbs or plants, all for the low price of
$l.7o. II taken separately they would cost
IS. This is certainly 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-
membef, $40 cash in advance takes the
thrse. Don't lose this chance.
Gall ON or address, LEAnxS, WashhQsp.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28
COLORADO FRUIT LANDS.

NOAONAOo rOO44 AASDSs
City Lots and Acre Property Set to Fruit
Sold ON Installments.
In the beautiful Uncompahgre Valley, on
the sunset slope of the Rockies in Colorado,
a fortune con be made from five acres set
to fruit trees, or a handsome profit realized
by purchasing one or more of our city lots
set to fruit. We care for trees for nonresi-
dents for one-half the crop. 10 advertise
this property We are offering for short
time alternate city lots in East Montrose
at five dollars and fifty cents, furnishing
recorded deed free of charge. This valley
is rapidly becoming famous as the finest
fruit growing section in the United States.
Montrose is the Queen City of the valley
and the commercial center of Southwestern
Colorado. Write to 8. E. Land, Supt of
immigration, Montrose, Colorado, for des-
criptive pamphlet, or apply to
THOMAS FITzdERALD,
Washburn, N. D. Local Agent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28
AJAX.
Conkling Dips.

ED1Toa LEADER: The people of Conk-
ling are in excellent spirits, and are look
ing forward for good crops the coming
season, for they believe that inasmuch as
we have had so very little snow this win
ter, the spring will open with early rains
and an abundance of water.
James Heath has moved on to his farm
again. He has a good, comfortable log
house, we'll supplied with good furniture
newly polished and in neat order, and the
family are enjoying themselves as usual.
His stock is increasing and doing well.
Alfred Edland is "baching" on Ches-
worth's farm and taking care of his own
and Chesworth's stock.
The Allen brothers are enjoying them
selves merrily, hoping for big crops and
tvs affairs.
Squire Nicklin has had no very hard
cases to come before hin yet. The worst
one have heard of is that of his big year
ling bull, which slipped away from him the
other day and went back to Burgums
herd, and then made big "blow" about
it.
Charles Brady, our old neighbor and
much esteemed friend, is spending the win
ter Just below Elm Point and living like q
king.
A goodly number of our settlers met at
"Chesworth Hall" ON the 8th extecting
Anacial collection and preaching, as was
announced by the pastor two weeks before,
but the postor and his collecting steward
failed to materilize, SO we took hospita-
~ kr>vokhn~ tho tim IN
social converse, adjourning with the salts
faction of having come ont about even
neither hearing and preaching dor having
to pay for any.
I was glad to SEQ the proceedings of the
county hoard in your paper. Mr.. Britton
ssys tho two nsyly appointed commission
ers .sovsr.rod6 law, Justice aud equity"
but fail To- see anything In the proceed
ings of ths'bosrd that can be construed In
that wy. Ara they not men Of good re-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28
Coal Harbor.

EDITOR LEADEs: Everything I this
place is very quiet since the cold snap.
The farmers have nearly all their summer
wood and coal hauled; some have cleaned
their grain for spring seeding, and every
thing is in readiness for seeding time.
John J. Robinson is delivering oats on
his Berthold contract while the wheeling
is good.
Mrs. John J. Robinson, in company with
her husband, made flying visit to Berth
old last week.
Business at the Coal Harbor store is still
moving as fast as the proprietor can get
goods to supply his customers with.
The dance at Hancock in Hotel de Jones
was well attended by the dancing frater-
nifty of Washburn, Painted Woods, Fort
Stevenson, Coal Harbor, and the bachelor
ranchmen of Snake and Wolf creeks. No
blizzard was ever kicked up in North Da-
kota that would battle our young folks
they set their heads together. After the
sumptuous repast, which was served by
the good hostess of the Hotel de Jones
(who, by the way, can just please them all
in that line), dancing was kept up until
61GoC tllo WOO b1ud uOUT6 p6oeous dAu
the light of another day marked their way
home.
Monday evening found our musical
quartette dispensing sweet melodies at
the ranch of j. ]. Robinson, breeder of
fine Percheron horses. They were invited
to come again Friday evening, with every
body, and have great big, high old time,
and you can just bet that Jack means
every word, so the nilnble-footed pedes-
TRANS of Coal Harbor and vicinity may
watch for the hour to come.
On Tuesday evening we had social
gathering at the Logan House, where the
guests were made happy by the string
band of the Wolf Creek Bachelors Horse
Ranch Quartette. Billy Couples and Mr..
Lenoir handling the bows, and Prof. Per-
feet pulling sweet strains of music from
his fine new guitar, made the evening pass
so quickly that the small hours of night
were upon us ere ws departed for home.
Bartron's stage lines are making the
usual time, needing neither storm nor
wind. They turn out just the same, in
fair or foul weather. Tuesday morning
when Jim left Washburn, and the wind
was blowing stifflY from the northwest,
Nygard said: Jim, God bless you, old
boy" and they both pulled out on their
respective routes, arriving at their desti-
nations in safety and on time. GAL.
Feb. IS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28
Another Ruling.

1t takes considerable dexterity and pa
thence to keep track of the. rulings made
by the general land Office. For instance,
last fall Senator Pierce procured the pas
sage of resolution giving a years time
in which to make payment for proof. 1t
was plain enough, apparently but the con-
struction placed upon it by the land off,
GERS at Washington deprived the settler of
any benefit therefrom. It was held that it
only applied to homestead and pre- emp
ton entries where the time was up. In
such cases the settler was given years
time to make payment, but meanwhile
musth continue to reside on the land. This
worked injustice, as the intention of the
resolution was to allow settlers to leave
their land in order to earn money to pay
for proof. The following circular, issued
by commissioner Croft, straightens out the
tangle:
Registers and reaeivers United States
Land Office. Gentleme1s In reference to
the joint resolution of congress to extend
the time of payment to settlers on the pub
lie lands in certain cases, which forms the
subject of departmental circular of Octo-
ber "a, 1890, II L. D., AT, have now to
communicate the following as additional
rules to be observed in giving effect there
to, VIZ:
/. You will not accept any application
for extension under said resolution until
the party shall have in due course submit
ted final proof on his claim, and the same
shall have been found satisfactory by You,
and should any such application be made
prior to the submission of the proof and
your finding favorable thereon you will re-
ject the application, so advise the appli-
cant, and IN form him that he acquired no
right thereby under said Joint resolution.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

Judge Roberts-in reply to a question
from a minister as to the right of ministers
to perform the marriage ceremony in
North Dakota, District Attorney Rose to
day, gave an opinion that will no doubt be
of general interest to gentlemen of the
cloth. He holds that, under the laws of
this state, nonresident minister cannot
perform valid ceremony within the state.
The law says that judges of courts OF re-
cord, and justices of the peace, may per-
form the ceremony within their jurisdic-
ton, and that ordinary ministers of the
gospel and priests of any church, throug-
out the state, may perform it; and Mr..
Rose contrues this as excluding ministers
living outside the state. The law imposes
a fine of not more than $500 nor less than
800, or imprisonment no exceeding one
year nor less than three months for the
performance of the ceremony by any per-
son not authorized by law to perform it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

Buffalo Bills cattle ranch in Nebraska
embraces 5000 acres lying within three
miles of the town of North Platte. On one
of the larger buildings are painted in big
white letters the words scouts Rest
Ranch" Altogether there are said to be
$4,000 cattle on the grounds.-Fort Nor
gan Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

Mclean county's board of commission
ers are not SO badly hampered by rules of
order as is the legislature. Last month
the Mail was made the official paper.
Last week q member moved to re-
consider the matter; another moved
TO lay the motion to reconsider on
the table ''to give time for consi-
deration." After dinner they reconsidered
the tabled motion and made the LEADER
the official paper. So it appears that coun-
ty boards as well as legislatures can get a.
round the rules if they have the votes
Bismarck Settler.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

portf have lived a near neighbor to
Mr.. Allen for nearly nine years; have
neighbored with him, traded with him, and
worked him, and have found always strict
ly honest. He has been member of our
school board for several years, having been
reelected year after year, und he has al
ways done business right and honorably.
Can't on honorable man in Conkling be on
honorable man in Washburn? No one can
believe Mr.. B.-not bit. was amused
at the found "pome," and expect it will
furnishe more work for Detective"
Cock Apwo.
Conklinp. N. d.. Feb, 26.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

Josh Billings once said: "Most people
mean we'll, but how like the devil they act"
And he was not referring to the North Da-
kota Legislature, either.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

The board of commissioners of Mclean
county did just what they had a right to
do, and just exactly what the people of the
county wanted them to do. The board
simply carried out the wishes of the people
as expressed in the election last fall. Vox
pOpuli, vOx Del.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

LosT-Between Weller and Coal Harbor
on Saturday, Feb. 21, a Buskskin mitten,
arnamented with beads. The finder will
confer favor by leaving at Geo. l.. Rob-
inson's store at Coal Harbor, or sending it
to the undersigned at Washburn, N. D.
FRANK B. WELLS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

The sudden death of Commodore Porter
removes from the nation the last of the
distinguished men who performed heroic
service for the flag and added laurels to
ths American Navy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

Bismsrok Settler: Murdock Mckenzie
is rejoicing over the receipt of his COM
mission as special agent of the census de.
partment, q good position secured for him
BY the help Of Senator Pierce. Murdoch
vas a faithful worker for the senator and his
reward was not long delayed. The Settler
congratulates.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

Grand Forks Plaindealer: Senator HaR-
CARTS bill, providing for an appropriation
of $1,000 annually for the tournament of
the North Dakota Fremen's Association,
has a look that will not be commended by
farmers. It is ''class legislation" Nine
tenths of the people will not be benefited
by such an expenditure of public funds.
If the tournament was to be held in Grand
Forks our citizens would be the beneacia-
ries of the ret, but how about the Justice
of the measure? Considering the state of
ths public purse we should advise that the
enacting clause be cut off from that bill
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

Thurlow Weed said: Silver has quietly
taken the place of fractional currency. Our
eyes and ears are again giaddened by the
si9ht and chink of bright silver dimes,
Quarters and half dollars. Had tho advent
Of this precious currency been cheerfully
accepted by capitalists, bankers and Jour
nslists, resumption would have been more
than half accomplished, while that remain
ed to be done would have been much more
easily achieved
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-28

Bro. Walker, why doth thou complain?
Small favors should be thankfully receiv-
ed. Nine additional townships added to
your area are not be sneezed at, especially
where three of them are surveyed. You
have one consolation, however, and that is,
Mercer county will likely remain forever
without change after this one is effected,
while Stark, and other extremely large
counties will probably be carved up in the
near future.
The growth of our iron and steel ship
building yards in the last ten years has
been wonderful. We have to day some of
the finest iron ship building establishments
to be found in the world, and they are rap
idly diminishing the cost of construction
of vessels that are shown to be equal, if
not superior, of any in the world. The
naval vessels which have recently been
constructed in American shipyards have
proved to be fine specimens of naval archi-
lecture, and compare favorably with the
best vessels of the British hnavy.-Congress-
man Dingley.
Arizona republican., 1891-11-01
MERMAID FOR DINNER.
Mongol Fishermen Feast Upon Ono
 the Fabulous Creatures.

Mongol Fishermen Feast Upon One O
 the Fabulous Creatures.
 One of the men employed in the SC; of Tsushima recently observed very singular looking fish, says the Tokyo Shimpo, and immediately obtained a spear, with which he killed it. On ex- amining it he found that it had a girls head, with human eyes, mouth an ears; hair was growing on the head, and there were appendages like hands where the pectoral fins should have been. This part of the thing was un- doubtedly human. The belly, back and caudal portion were piscine, their color a brownish black, like the color of a carp. The monster was two feet long and measured one foot nine inches in circumference. Here was one of the creatures known as mermaid (nigyo). Tradition says that anyone eating a mermaid shall live one thousand years. The fishermen accordingly cooked and ate it, finding it exceedingly palatable, much superior in taste to Dream or n
Arizona republican., 1891-11-01
The Palais Royal.

Paris is somewhat perplexed about the Palais Royal, once one of its chief glories. It is now rather white elephant. It covers a great deal of the most valuable ground in the city, but to little purpose. The trade of the arcade is steadily declining. In order to give it another chance of life there will be built cafe and beer garden at the lower end of the inclosure in the hope of bringing back the old-time strollers through the covered galleries.
 Irish Puns.
 Charles Lamb made some famous puns, and, according to the London Truth, his mantle seems to have fallen upon his namesake, MT. Charles Lamb Kcnney.
 The popular journalist just mentioned was dining at the house of friend, and by chance swallowed bit of cork with his wine, which gave him a severe coughing fit.
 "Takc care, my friend" said his next neighbor, with very brilliant attempt at witticism; that's not the way for cork"
 No" gasped the sufferer, 'it's the way to kill Kcnncy."
Arizona republican., 1891-11-01
Railroads.

Southern Pacific east bound passes Maricopa at l0:45A.
 Southern Pacific west bound passes Marieopa at 6 :35 A. M.
 Pacific time,
 STrains stop on signal. Trains make closs connection with Southern Pacific trains Connect at Tempe with stages for Mesa City, Tonesville and Fort McDowell, at Phoenix with stages for Prescott, Wickenburg and Vulture. C.S. HASTEN,
 Vice-President and Manager
Arizona republican., 1891-11-01
A FEW FACTS PERTAINING TO GILA VALLEY

Gila Valley Fruits Ripen 3 to Weeks in Al vance of California.
 Gila Valley Soil is Superior to that of the Nile as is Shown in Analysis made by the Specal Committee of the US. Senate Report 92S, Part Il May 5, 189O Page 60.
 Gila Valley is Especially Adapted to Citrus Fruit Growing.
 Gila Valley Land and Water will Cost you On! S1375 per acre.
 Gila Valley, owing to it's Mild and Dry Winters can not be Surpassed as Health Resort.
 Gila Valley is Surrounded by Gold, Copper, Sf yer, Lead and other Metals.
 Gila Valley is Located on the Main Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
 Gila Valley in Few Years will be SecOa Garden of Eden.
Arizona republican., 1891-11-01
HlRAM'S WHISPERS.

Two lived with Hiram thirty years
 Upon this vCried earth, And walked with hun the valcs of tears, And climbed the hills Of mirth Strong storms have broken on our calm, And gusts blown wild and drear, But have chung to iliram's arna
 And never felt n fear; And never gave trown or scon, Till Hiram shaved his whiskcrs Of Till Hiram shaved his whiskers. Those gorgeous whiskcrs were my piide- What wondrous power to pleasei As they did wave from side to side, And fioated on the breeze; You have not loved me since the day old whislSers Icft," said Hi-- For when olo Whiskers moved away My husband left" said 1, "My good old husband disappeared, The day that Hiram shaved hls beard When Hiram shaved his whiskers." You loved old whiskers, Mary Ann,
 Far more than you love me" 'Old Whiskers was handsome man
 As you will often see. He had shaggy, manly air,
 Hut you are small and thin, Your mouth is large, your cheeks are spare You have a peaked chin And will always rue the day That good old Whiskers moved away When Hiram shaved his whiskers.' You feel so bad my Mary Ann,
 And mourn old Whiskers so, Tn bring you back that grizzly man,
 I'll let my whiskers growW "Ah, those words sound like Hiram's words, Said l, mo nore I'll mourn, I'll sing as gay as singing birds,
 Till Whiskers shall return; Meantime I'll bear with sluggard fate, In joyful patience sit and wait
 TilIBiram grows his whiskers." .-S. w. Foss, in Yankee Blade.