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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
RUNNING THE GAUNTLET,
A Band of Italians Roughly Used BY Il
Party of Chicago Idlers.

A Band of Italians Roughly Used BY a
Party of Chicago Idlers.
CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-An attempt was made
this morning to pat a gang OF Italians at
WORK in a secluded portion of jackson
park grading in preparation for the
Worlds Fair, but the pickets of the idle
crowd discovered the ruse. and. armed
with sticks aid stones, made a dash upon
them, the Italians fleeing in all directions.
A discovery was also made that the car.
penters at work on the temporary struc-
lures were receiving less than union wages,
whercupon a delegation OF union car
penters waited on them and gave them
fifteen minutes to quit work.. Some Of
them obeyed, and those who did not were
pitched off the scatfolds. So not a stroke
OF work in behalf OF the Worlds Fair is
being done to-day. Some of the Italians
were caught later, n forced to run the
gaunclet, between two long rows OF idlcrs,
who pounded them with sticks as they
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Quay's Denial.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-In the senate to-
day Quay rose and addressed the senate in
r~efution of the charges circulated against
him. He said: "Never, probably, since
Alexander Hamilton was hunted to his
death has one in public lite been pursued
so persistently and Indignantly. The
field of malign effort has been an entire
union. The assaults were of a character so
monstrous as largely to carry with them
their own refution. After further intro.
ductory remarks, he reviewed the differ
ent charges which had been made against
him since 1879, and concluded by branding
them as f%alsehoods.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
The People Generally Believe Gibson
Guilty Of the Charge
Against Him.
No United States Senator Elected
In Eeither Illinois or
South Dakota.
General Sherman's Condition I'm
changed-Admiral David d.
Porter Dead.

CHICAGO, Feb. 13-It appears that the
face value of the whisky trust certificates
which Gibson had in his satchel was $780,
900, the market value of which is about
$4,000, which tallies with the amount De
war says Gibson promised him. This
morning Attorney VIM. Barry of the coun-
sci for Gibson appeared before Judge
Blodgett, with District Attorney Mitchrist,
and asked permission to examine the pack
age said to have been delivered by Gibson
to Dewar and supposed to contain eXplO-
sives with which Shutfeldt's distillery was
gave the required authority and Barry and
Mltchrist, with Inspector Summerville,
Special Agent Brookes, Marshal Hitchcock
and Captain Stewart at once began max
ing an examination, which proved 1t to be
highly intlammable and the same as that
delivered to Dewar.
PUBLIC SENTIMENTS AGAIST GIBSON.
PEORIA, His, Feb. 1~3.-Although the
whiskey trust people still maintain that
George Gibson is entirely innocent of the
conspiracy to destroy the Shutfeldt distitil-
lery, the general public has come to the
conclusion that he is guilty. There is
great excitment at the trust headquarters
and agents are going on every train to cities
where trust members reside. Vice Presi-
dent Adolph Woolner left this afternoon
for Chicago where he will
meet President Greenhouse who is
coming home from Washington. A meet
ing of the trust directors has been called
for next Monday and interesting action
is expected then. Gibson maintains a
logged silence, but says he is innocent.
He says the bottle in his grip contained an
the trust. He was on his way to sell the
secret of the compound TO a stock com
pany. United States detectives arrived
here this morri 6 and sensational. arrests
are expected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
DEAD CINE SP0RTS.

Two Butte Gamblers Shoot Themselves
"- And u Bystander.
BUTTE, Mont, Feb. PA desperate
atfray in a saloon this morning resulted in
the shooting of three gamblers named
Levan. Boyer and Sheerin. Levan played
heavily at a game in Which Sheerin was
the dealer, and early this morning asked
the latter for a 5000 loan. Bpingsrefused,
Levan began firing. and both he and
Sheerin emptied their rev0lvers. A by
stander, named B ,yer, was fatally injured,
and the two principals were seriously
wounded. Sheerin will probably die. One
hundred men were in the saloon at the
time. .p
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
SITTING BULL' CABIN.

ton and Added to North Dakota's Gu
rios. I"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The people of
North Dakota have applied to the Indian,
bureau for permission to remove from the
Sioux reservation the cabin which was the
home of Sitting Bull. The purpose is to-
add it TO the collection of Indian curios
which will form part of North Da-
kota's exhibit at the Worlds Fair. The
permission will be granted.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
The South Dakota Legislature Mt
last Elects = United States
Senator.
State Senator Kyle Of Aberdeen
Elected by the Independents
and Democrats.
In the United States Senate QUAY
Denied All the Charges
Against Him.
Kyle Successful.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 16.-The legislature
elected Kyle, independent, for United
States senator by a vote of IS, against IS
for Sterling, republican. j. II. Kyle, who
was to. day elected United States senator
for six years to succeed G. C. Moody, is a
member of the present state senate, elected
from Aberdeen, Brown county, and is a
congregational minister. He was former
ly a republican in politics, and is about So
years old. He will act independently. -'
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
INTRODUCED By A DEMOCRAT.

A Bill In the Minnesota Legislature to
Adopt the lsennett Law,
ST. PAUL, Feb. 12.-Among the bills intro.
auced in the house today was n by
Knudson. amending the compulsory educa
ton law by inserting the Wisconsin Ben
nett law features, although Knudson is a
democrat. The bill t separate Itasca
county from Aitken and form a county or
gaDization was favorably acted on hy the
house in committee of the whole. In the
senate. this afternoon, the income tax bin
received q votes to 10 against it; but Is
were needed to pass it: 1t was reconsid-
cred, however, and will come up again, to.
morrow. Foley introduced a bill to tax
railroad lands the same as all other lands
in the state. 80
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Terrible Boiler Explosion,

QUEBEC. Feb. 12.-This morning a
boiler in the Quebec Worsted c%ompany's
factory at Hare point exploded. COM
pletely demolishing the engine house and
about half Of the factory. A large num-
Der OF hands were buried in the ruins.
The works have been closed for repairs
and operations were to have been resumed
this morning and about three hundred
operatives were on hand. Owing
to some cause, however, the machinery
was not started and they were
dismissed. Many of them. however, re-
manned about the building, a number keep
ing in the vicinity Of the engine room for the
sake of the warmth. About 9:45 there was
a sudden explosion, which completely
wrecked the engine house and dye house
and damaged a large part of the main
building. A great crowd gathered imlne-
diately and the work of rescue commenced.
The fire brigade was called out, but fOrtu-
nately the horrors of fire were not added to
the calamity.
TWENTY BODIES TAKEN OUT.
QUEBEC, Feb. 12.-The exact number of
dead is not yet known, but the number is
large, over twenty bodies having already
been taken from the ruins
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Admiral David
D. Porter died suddenly at 8:15 o'clock this
morning at his residence, 1714 FL street.
His death resulted from fatty degenera-
ton of the heart, which relentless disease
asserted its fatal clutch upon him at New
port, r. L., last summer, when he over
taxed his strength by taking violent
exercise and was stricken down with a
complication of diseases, including cOnges-
ton OF the lungs and dropsy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Regarding Lake Transportation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The census Office
has issued a bulletin in regard to the
changes in the floating equipment on the
great lakes since 1886. In 1856 the net
tonnage of the vessels used for %transporta-
ton on the great lakes was 634,632;; i'll 1890
it had reached 826.36O, an increase Of
191,7 38 tons. The estimated value of these
vessels in 1866 was $780, 97, 450. and in 1890
the aggregate valuation was $58, 28,50O, an
increase, compared with 1856, Of S27, 53l $50.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Suit Against State Treasurers.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 12.-The new demo-
cratic state administration to-day began
suits against Two republican ex-state treas
urers, Harshaw and McFettridge toSrecov-
er the interest on state deposits during
their terms of Office. They claim to have
been entitled to the interest. McFettridge
is asked to pay back $152, 600 and Harshaw
$13SS. 900,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Villas Credentials.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-The credentials
of William F. Villas, as senator. elect from
the state of Wisconsin,, for a term com
mencing March fourth next (replacing
Spooner) were presented by the vice presi-
dent and placed on file.
After the passage of a number of bills
of no general Importance. a senate bill was
passed by the house authorizing the con-
struction of a bridge across the s.. Louis
river between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Smallpox in Wisconsin.

PRAIRIE DU CHEN. Wis, Feb. 13.-Fears
are entertained here of an epidemic Of
smallpox, six cases having been reported
to-day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Her Life Consecrated.

PIrTsRURG, Feb. 12.-Miss Kate Drexel,
or Sister Catherine, made her final religious
profession and took the black veil of the
new Roman Catholic order of the Blessed
Sacrament, at Z o'clock this morning, in the
chapel Of the Mercy convent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
The President will See the Coast.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The president
and most of the cabinet will visit the
of congress, and have arranged a trip SO
as to include a tour of the southern
states.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Murdered and Robbed.

CAssELroN, N. D., Feb. IA. b. Flett,
the elevator agent at Arthur, was MUIR
dered and robbed last night. The murder
er secured a thousand dollars, a gold
watch and chain and escaped. Ell
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
The Same As Last Year

CHICAGO, Feb. l2.-The Western Base
Ball association, meeting settled it that
the circuit be the same as last year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Dillon and O'Brien Surrender.

Fo1KEsroNE, Feb. 7.-Dilton and OBrien
upon their arrival at this place from
Bologne-Sur-M er, voluntarily surrendered
themselves to the police authorities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
Rioting at Kearney.

NEWARK, N. j. Feb. PA riot and
at Kearney at : o'clock this morning.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21
The Indians Not Satisfied.

CHICAGO, Feb. 18.-The Sioux Indians
who have been to Washington reached
this city last night on their way back to
Pine Ridge. They are not at all satisfied.
Young Man-Afraid, Of His-Horses said to
a reporter: "We had ON promises, but
we are not fooled, and we go home with
heavy hearts. We wanted General Miles
there, buthe did not come. We shall tell
our people that we have got more promi-
SEES from the Great Father. Then they
will laugh at US and call us old bOys.''
Heavy Snow Fall in Montana.
BOHEMIAN, Mont, Feb. 16.-Sn0w is fall
ing here. There is now about thirty inches
on the ground. Old timers say it is the
heaviest snow fall in fifteen years. A
strong east wind drifted the snow badly
TIM morning. but this evening it is calm
and showing hard, five above zero. The
Northern Pacific trains are delayed but q.
little by the snow yet,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-02-21

- IL Z u I01
In speaking of General Sherman's ill
ness, General Coils said that two weeks
ago he had had a conversation with the
general while that gentleman was visiting
him at his house, of which the subject was
the approaching of the anniversary Of
General Grants birthday, on April 9th.
General Sherman at that time, though in
the best of health, said be would be dead
and in his grave on the day when the cele-
bration occurred. He told General Coils
banquet s0me cold night he would. con-
tract a cold which would carry him off.
This sight into the future is regarded by
General Coils as something uncanny.
n. PUBLIC SYMPATHY.
In this city the feeling is m of pro:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-04
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
House Bill for Filling Vacancies Passed
-Fortification Bill Amended

E ofttHcation DIE AAeHueu.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. s.-Among the petit
hons presented to the Senate was one from
the banks OF New Orleans deprecating any
further discussion Of the free coinage scheme.
Th5 House bill to amend the sections OF the re-
Flsed statutes in reference TO Il Temporary desig-
nation TO fill vacancy in case OF death, sickness
or absence of the head of department, was re-
ported back with substitute. The substitute
recommends that the three sections on that SUBJ
iect and the limit of thirty days precede the
sub-designation, except where the duties are
received by the assistant secretary, in which
case there is no limitation. After some discus
SION the substitute was rejected, and the House
bill passed.
Consideration of the fertilization bill was then
resumed. The first item that attracted notice in
the Dill was the one appropriating $1,000,000 for
the purchase Of oil-teuipered and anneaied steel
for high power coast defense guns s. 10 and T.
inch ealiber. The committee on appropriations
recommended a reduction of the amount to
$4,000, and German moved a still further re-
duction to $4,000. After long discussion
Gornanis amendment was rejected and the
committees amendment was agreed to--yeas 50,
nays chandler, Culloni, Dolph, Frye, Hawley,
stewart and Teller
The next amendment reported by the commit
tee on appropriations was to insert '.For breech-
steel, OF twelve-inch caliber, 100000: provided
that contracts may be made for not more than
one-half of them 10 be constructed on the Pa
cific coast. under the direction of the secretary
OF war Chandler offered to amend the para
graph TO read: "For breech loading rified steel
mortars of twelve-inch caliber. ETC." No action
was reached.
The senate bill authorizing the secretary of
war to have suitable site selected for military
post and harbor defenses at san Diego, Cal, aud
report the cost thereof to congress, was passed.
The senate concurred in the House amend
ncnt TO the Senate bill for a public building at
ST. Paul, reducing the amount from $Sg0,000 to
$5On.0oO
The military academy appropriation bill
was reported, and the Senate adjourned
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-04
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Animated Discussion of the Miner
Reiter Removals.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 3.--The House, after
the approval of the journal, proceeded to dis
pose of various matters OF private business on
the speakers table.
The Senate bill 10 prohibit the sale OF tobacco
to minors under 16 years OF age in the District
OF Columbia was passed; also the Senate bill
granting the Umatilla Irrigation Company right
of-way through the Umstilla reservation, in
Oregon.
On motion of Caldwell of Ohio the Senate
amendment was agreed TO upon the House bill
granting a pension TO the widow of the late
General Noyes.
On motion OF Grain OF Texas the senate
amendments were concurred in TO the House
bill TO promote the construction of safe deep
water harbor oa the coast OF Texas The House
then went into committee of the whole on the
diplomatic and consular appropriation bill.
Mckenna, OF California, replying 10 McCreary's s
criticism a few DAYS ago OF the BaTrundia case,
defended the action OF Minister Mizner in the
matter. If he (Mchenna) understood Miners
situation he was supported by every publicist OF
repute. Mzner had as strong u regard for the
flag and as tender sensitiveness toward it as
any gentleman on the floor. He tMckennal as
serted that in his situation at the post in Guate-
mala, Miner did himself honor and his country
honor lApplausel
Dalzelf Of Pennsylvania came to the defense
OF Commander Reiter. In due time he proposed
10 submit some remarks in support of these
propositions: First, that Secretary Tracy hns
no right, under the law, to administer public
repTimaud 10 Commander Reiter, as he had
done by the insulting letter published in the
press: and second. that Reiter and Miner had
followed international law, as practiced in the
last fifty years of the country's history
Hill OF Illinois made most eloquent defense
OF the state department he reviewed the case
az length. and said, in closing: GOD grant
that man of any party shah ever be secretary
of state who will not disaycw the act of a min
lister who orders the surrender of u political
victim who trusts TO our protection, and the act
of commander who sits supine with two war
vessels at his back and permits such a bloody
tragedy and disgrace to our national name"
tAppiause.
Alter further debate the committee, without
disposing OF the bill, rose, and the House ad-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-04
NOTHING BUT SILVER.
Coinage Committee Busy and
Investigation Going On.
owENssy KNOWS VERY LITTLE.
Senate Discusses Fortifications Bill
at Length.
Removals OF Miner and Reiter the
Subject OF Acrid Debate In the
House-The Action of the state De-
partment Defended.

WASHINGTON City, Feb. s.-The chairman of
the House committee on coinage this mornin
read telegraphic appeal from St Louis for
further hearings on the free coinage bill
Bland and Bartine protested against further de-
lay, aud Walker argued in favor of granting
the appeal The debate became heated vairx
moved that the st. Louis delegation be heard
not later than next Tuesday. Bartine moved to
amend by providing that no further hearings be
had after Tuesday, and that the COM
mites then proceed To consider the bill.
Walker moved 20 table the amendment
The motion 10 table was earried-yeas 7, nsys
9, the chairman voting with free coinage on
the next question, however, on hearing the st.
Louis delegation, he voted in favor of doing SO,
and the motion prevailed-yess 5, nays l. Adj
iourred
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-04

protect the public lands from illegal entry or
ifau1nlent appropriation, Sl2a.0Ga: expenses of
general land Office hearings, SS10t0, salaries and
expenses OF agents in adjusting swamp land
slalins, s1pseto; surveys end rcsurveys of public
lands, preference given townships settled in
Mnote or IN part. at q rate OF ST. per linear mile
standard or ean6eT lines. Sic tor township lines,
anu ~ soT sectien lines, except il case of diff.
not 70 exceed SIS FOR Standard or meander lines,
Sia 81 lot township. and sl2 for section lines: in
aallington. where there is heavily timbered or
mountainous country, or country covered with
asnse underground. the rates viii be so for
standard or meander lines, SIS for township
Anes and SO for section lines. $4,000.
FOR geographical survey, s72S, 500, expenses of
territorial courts OF Utah, $4,000; prosecution
ot collection claims, $780, travelling expenses of
]nt sc, marshal aud attorney of Alaska, $4,000:
Iens ana incidental expenses in Alaska, $500;
transportation and subsistence of Jurors and
witnesses attending United States district court
in Alaska S1,0N.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-04
AFTER CHIEF zwIcKEY's SCALP.
Tacoma Policemen Bitterly Attacked by
the ..Evening News"

TACOMA, Feb. --Especiall-The Ncrs this
evening publishes the details Of an alleged
drunken spree in which il claims Chief Zwiekey,
OF the police department, INDUCED last eTcning.
Today the chief was about town as usual. For
several weeks Chief Zwiekey has been bounded,
politicians say, by the anti-Sunday saloon elcs-
ing element on the one side, and on the other
BY the element which taam0rs for the shutting
down of gambling houses aud enforcing the city
ordinances TO the strict letter thereof
Those who insist ON the ordinances being
enforced say Zwickey will be himself arrested
and prosecuted for failure 70 close saloons on
sunday aud 10 close gambling houses, if worst
comes to worst. 4 saic0n-keeper who cannot
secure permission TO rEn gambling house, Is
after Zwicksy's scalp. 4 prominent officer OF
the law said to Il correspondent of the Posi-
IxTELIIGExCER the other evening"
ssNot for 600 . month would be in
Zwickey's shoes. I hear he hns offered those
who are pushing him 10 the wall any position
for their friends at his disposal on the force, If
they would only let up
Zwickey denies that he was intoxicated, He
saws he went cut for a Turkish bath, accom-
panied by Mrs. Zwiekey. The keeper of the
bathhouse says ZwicAey did not act like .
drunken man.