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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Senator Pett,erew ON the Indians.

New York, March l1.--Senator Petit
grew of South Dakota thinks the only
good red man exists in the spirit land.
He was in the city to-day, and upon the
subject of Buffalo Bills obtaining the
consent of Secretary Noble to take the
Indians to Europe for exhibition pur-
poses, said: II was in Indian Commits
sioner Morgan's Office the other day
when Buffalo Bills agent came in to
make arrangements. for taking certain
Indians. The commissioner wanted
Buffalo Bill to select Red Cloud and
Two Strike, saying he would be happy
TO have such eminent disturbers of the
peace make a trip abroad. Whether they
will become show Indians is more than I
can say. It seems to me like all the
fierce and warlike Sioux could be spared
from the reservation, where they breed
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
n VOTE.

A Ma Brought Over 5000 Miles to Vote
at an Election.
- -
CHICAGO, March 1O.-"What do you
think of bringing a man over 5000 miles
to. vote, and paying the entire expenses
of the journey?" asked Thomas a Wilson
of Bridgewater, N. S., to-day. "That is
what the Canadian Pacific railroad did
just previous to the last election. There
was a precinct in Winnipeg that was
known to be doubtful, with the liberals
slightly in the lead. This man, whose
franchise was needed to influence others,
was in Honolulu, Hawaii. He consented
to return to Winnipeg to vote, providing
his expenses were paid. Someone was
out over ESQ sterling for the trip"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Mutton Eaters.

The rapid increase in the consumption
of mutton in the United States ii con-
adered worthy of especial note in the
annual report of the department of agri-
culture for the current year., The secre-
tary for agriculture observes that q can
vass Of the principal cities of the coun-
try would evidently show that the con.
sumption of mutton has doubled in
thirteen years. that is between 1875 and
1883, being Il rate Of increase twice az
rapid as the advance Of population. He
adds that 1.-The h%ealthfnlness of mutton,
it's suitability for summer use in warm
climates and its growing popularity aa
highly fed animals of the best mutton
breeds become more common in our
markets. contribute to the rapidly en-
larging demand" and he considers that
this branch Of sheep rsiGng should re-
astvs greater attsnasAs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
A Woman Who Refuses to Live With
Her Husband, is Abducted
by Him.
He Carries Her to His Residence
and There Defies Police
and Citizens.
Terrible Floods in Mississippi-Rail-
road Tracks, Bridges and Build
ings Washed Away.
A Man Abducts His Wife.

LONDON, Mar. 9.-An abduction under
the most sensational circumstances is
reported from Clitheroe % miles from
Manchester. Yesterday morning as Mrs.
E. Jackson was leaving church in that
place a carriage drawn by foaming horses
and containing three men was rapidly
driven up and stopped near the lady
who was seized upon and forcibly con-
veyed inside the vehicle. The carriage
was then driven rapidly away with
friends of the lady in pursuit. The alb
Quoting party finally alighted before a
house in Blackburn and conducted
Mrs. jackson inside of the DIV cling.
They then proceeded to barricade the
doors and windows of the house and
strenuously refused admittance to the
pursuers who had followed them IN
another carriage. It has been learned
that the principal abductor and occu-
pant of the barricaded house in Black
burn is E. II. Jackson who is the hus-
band of the abducted lady. Three years
ago Jackson privately married the lady,
then Miss Hall, and she is possessor of
a fortune of 927,OOO. After their
marriage jackson went to Australia, re-
turned, however, early in 1889, but the
lady then absolutely refused to live
with him. Jackson thereupon obtained
a high court order for the restitution
of conjugal rights, Notwithstanding
which his wife steadily refused to live
with him, and he resorted to abduction.
After the abduction, crowds of people
surrounded Jackson's house, which they
threatened to storm, in the effort to
release Mrs. jackson, but the chief
constable warned them that in doing so
they would be guilty of a breach of the
peace, while jackson himself, from a
window of the house, shouted defiance
at those outside, saying he had a large
force ready to resist any attempts at
rescue. Both sides were on the alert
throughout last night and all to-day.
The police have succeeded in main
tanning order outside of the house.
Mrs. Jackson's. solicitor has obtained
a warrant against the abductors for
assaulting his clients sister at the
time of the abduction, but the abduc-
tors still remain barricaded within
the house, and cannot be arrested.
Crowds. of people are still watching the
house.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Baker Gets in on the Contracts.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE COM
missioner of Indian affairs has awarded
the contracts for furnishing the Sioux
Indians with beef and corn under the
recent act appropriating 100000 for
that purpose, as follows: 100000
pounds gross beef to be delivered at
the Pine Ridge agency at 81 per 100
pounds, to be supplied as required,
contractor, Walter Brothers, Charles
City, Iowa; 100000 pounds of corn to be
delivered at Standing Rock at $1.4l per
100 pounds, contractor, !. P. Baker, Bis
marck, N. D.; 100000 pounds of corn to
be delivered at the Cheyenne river
agency at $1.35 per 100 pounds, contrac-
tor, I. 2. Baker, Bismarck, N. d.; 100000
pounds of corn for the Rosebud agency
to be delivered at Valentine, Nebraska,
at $1.164 per 100 pounds, contractors,
Broosch & Rees, Norfolk, Neb.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Jail Breaking at Devils Lake.

DEVILS LAKE, N. D., March 1O.-A
young man named Herman, wanted in st.
Croix county, Wis, on a charge of assault
with intent to kill, made a desperate
attempt to escape from Jail here to-
day. He assaulted the deputy sheriff
fered. The heaviest snow storm Of the
season is in progress to-day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
4 RIP Il WRINKLE.
A Man Who Was Sick Sleeps For
Eight Months.

Eight Months.
SPR1NGPoRT, Mich. March 11.-Hi-
ram McConkey has been fast asleep for
eight months. Last July he lost the
power of speech and was taken sick and
went to bed and has not spoken or
opened his ayes since. Saturday night
blood began to flow from his head and
ears and suddenly he came to
his senses. The doctors are dumbfounded
by the phenomenon and explain it by the
%supposition that some blood became clot-
ted in his brain, which prevented it from
becoming active. He remembers nothing
since he went to sleep, but a recall
everything previous to that time. Dur
ing the eight months the functions of the
body remained quiescent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
metnod. Of Curing jungle Fever.

got over my attack, but it was a mar
vel that l did. One morning my doctor
bled. me till there was scarcely a drop Of
blood left in my body; he then gave me
forty grains of calomel, and in the evening
-as the fever was still raging-he ordered
me to br taken out to the yard of my quar-
tens, laid on a bare rattan couch and buck
ets Of cold water thrown over me for about
twenty minutes! was then put back to
bed, and fortunately fell asleep for several
hours. After some weeks ON the sick list ]
WAS able to return to my post at .KoEne'
%e.-Eifty Years in Ceyann.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
"Diamond Joe's" Estate.

CHICAGO, March 11.-Mrs. Mary E.
Reynolds, residing Aurora, ILL.,, and En-
nest M. Dickey applied to-day for letters
of administration on the estate of the
late Joseph Reynolds, widely known as
Diamond joe" The deceased left
$25O,OoO personal property and no realty.
The only heir-at-law is the widow, and
she receives the entire property, as no
will has been discovered. The court will
grant letters upon the Applicant fling a
be done in a day or two.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
An Earthquake on the Coat

SEATTLE, WASH, March IA distinct
earthquake shock was felt in this city at
7:3O tonight. The vibrations were from
north to south. No damage was done.
TACOMA, Wash, March 7.-Quite a Sc
we're earthquake shock was felt in this
city at TAO O'Clock tonight, the vibra-
tions lasting oily about a second. At
Ellensburg and several other points on
the Northern Pacific three distinct
shocks occurred, lasting about ten Sec
onds. No damage is reported.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
David Posten Died.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 11.-David
Posten, the lawyer who was shot yester-
day by Col. H. Clay King, died this
evening. The only chance of saving his
life was taken late last night and failed.
1t consisted in the cutting away of thir-
ty-six inches of lascerated intestines.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Floods in Mississippi.

P1cKENs, Miss, Mar. 9-We have been
isolated since last Saturday when the last
train passed north. The continual rains
since Thursday night have raised the
water in the Big Black river higher than
ever known and it is still rising rapidly.
Bridges are gone and the communlca-
ton is cut off. The Illinois Central
railroad track is lifted broadly from it's
bed and deposited in a ditch for miles
below and above here and the embank-
ment swept away. Incalculable
damage has been done by the water. A
cyclone passed over this place Saturday
morning without doing any damage,
dropping over in Madison county where
it caused great destruction of life and
property. Passing from here into Allan
ia county near Newport several houses
were blown down and four negroes we're
killed.
i. Qu1rMAN, Miss, March 9.--The almost
unprecedented rainfall in this section for
the past week has caused a freshet and a
cessation of traffic on the railroads. AT
Enterprise, Miss, the Mobile & Ohio and
the New Orleans & Northwestern rail-
roads are submerged for a long distance
and passage either way is impossible.
The town of Enterprise is inundated to a
large extent. Water is flowing through
the streets with the velocity of q river
and in many instances it is coming in
the stores. The flood has no parallel,
save in the memorable year OF 1871. It
will perhaps be two days before traffic
will be resumed.
A DISASTROUS CLOUD BURST.
MERIDIAN, Miss, Mar. "a cloud
burst on Saturday night did immense
damage to all the railroads entering
this city, and no trains have come in
or gone out to-day except n on
the Alabama & Great Southern rail.
road. The Northwestern railroad is
washed out between this city and Enter
prise, and it is reported that the iron
bridge is a foot out of line. The
Alabama and Vicksburg road is
washed out in a dozen places, and the
Mobile & Ohio is badly damaged be:
tween Meridian and Enterprise. and
at other points. The Illinois Central
is broken north of jackson, Miss. The
city suffered heavily from the bridges
Washing away.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
T red of Living.

YANKroN, S. d., March Nv. F.
Harnden, late editorial writer on the
democratic paper here, wa found dead
in his room at the Germania house, hav-
ing committed suicide by taking NOR
phine. He had been dead nearly "a
hours when found. Deceased was IS
years of age, a widower and had two
daughters in school at Huron. He left q
note stating that he was tired of the
struggle for existence. Harnden came
into prominence during the campaign as
a democratic speaker and was IN editori-
al writer of considerable ability.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Moore and Coekrell, the Two f. NJ.
b. A. Men, Have Decided to
Vote for Palmer.
This Will End the Contest and
Elect q Democratic Senator
From Illinois.
Almost a Riot in the Kansas House
of Representatives Oyer the
Metropolitan Police.
Palmer Elected,

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 11.-Gen-
eral John M. Palmer, democrat, was to-
day elected senator receiving 1O1 demo-
cratic and 2 F. M. B. A. votes. The 1O1
republicans voted for G. j. Lindley, and
T~aubenrek, F. M. B. A., voted for
Streeter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
.Ascending Mont Blanc.

The first woman who made the ascent of
Mont Blanc was a young French mademoi-
selle of 22-Marie Paradis by name-who
accomplished the feat in 1909. A few years
since, Miss Stratton, . brave English girl,
made the ascent in mid winter. She is said
to have frozen two fingers ON her way up,
and she fell in love with her guide and
married him when she reached the foot of
the mountain. New York Ledger.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
More Revenue for North Dakota.

WASHINGTON, Mar. Ex-senator Hans
brough to-day called the attention of
Secretary Noble to the odd sections
of the Northern Pacific land grant
east of the Missouri river, and
asked for the settlement of the
titles. The secretary promised to act
as soon as the cases reach him from
the general land Office. Hansbrough
then called on Commissioners Croft
and induced him to make these cases
special. Hence 1t is likely that the
settlers who have purchased from the
Northern Pacific will soon be able to
secure the titles to their lands, and
as 500 as the titles are confirmed,
the state can levy and collect the taxes.
This will add about $4,000 per anuum
to the revenues of North Dakota.
MINISTER SMITH DEAD.
WASHINGTON, March 10. = Secretary
Blaine received a, cable message from
Toxic, Japan, announcing the death of
United States Minister John F. Smith
tonight.
ON vi A2N
WASHINGTON, March 10.-The Brazil
ian newspapers received contain the
decree by the president of Brazil de-
claring the ports of that country free
and open to imports from the United
States that we're included in the recent
reciprocity agreement, thus setting at
rest the rumors that has been current
and the assertions from various quar-
ters that the Brazilian government did
not recognize the validity of the
treaty.
BLACKBURN RESIGNS.
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-Blackburn,
chief of the educational bureau in
the Indian office, has rendered his
resignation. Congressman Picker, of
South Dakota, is the only man outside the
office who is aware of the fact. and he
is already in the field as a candidate
for the place. 1t is probably South
Dakota that will secure the prize.
Senator and Mrs Hansbrough will
leave Washing ton on Thursday for
Devils Lake. They expect to spend
most of next summer on the Pacific
slope.
THE BEHRING SEA NEGOTIATIONS.
WASHINGTON, March 1O.-The Behring
sea negotiations have taken a most ia
vorable turn and the governments of the
United States and Great Britain appear
to nave at length reached the basis upon
which to settle their difficulties. Sec
rotary Blame tonight made public a
long dispatch from Lord Salisbury
which is very c~onciliatory in tone.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
The President Duck Hunting.

BENCHES, Md. March president
Harrison is duck shooting on Chesa-
peake Bay, near Bengies station. With
him are Ex-senator Sewell Of New Jer.
soy and Edward G. Knight of Philadel-
phia. Mr.. Knight is one Of the six MEM
bers Of the Bengies Ducking club, whose
guest at their Handsomely appointed
house the president has become.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
f. A. Gale Suicides.

Sioux Cry, Iowa, March IF. "A.
Gale, a prominent banker and politician
Of Yankton, suicided by shooting in the
Merchants hotel this afternoon. He
left a letter saying he had lost all his
money on the Chicago Board of Trade.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
A D~isTraceful Row.

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 1O.-The
assembly chamber was the scene of great
excitement this evening during the final
session Of the house of representatives.
The report of the committee which in
vestigated the metropolitan police sys-
tenn, created for the purpose of enforcing
the prohibition law, was presented. It
stated that the prohibition law had been
a failure, 80 far as it applied to the cities
of Kansas and recommended that the
governor withdraw the state police from
such cities. The report was amended
making the Withdrawal of the state po-
lice discretionary with the governor and
as amended the report a adopted.
The committee appointed to investigate
the conduct of the state house commits
sioners, announced that it was not
ready to report, not having COM
pleted the investigation. Speaker Elder,
who had resigned the chair to Speaker
pro tenn. Hatchett moved, the committee
be allowed to sit after adjournment of
the legislature and that 5000 copies of
its report be printed for distribution.
Douglas (rep.) said that heretofore per-
sons under investigation had not been
allowed to be present at committee sit
tings, either in person or by attorney,
and denounced the committee as a star
chamber organization. He moved Ed
er's motion be amended so as to permit
the persons under investigation to be
present, either in person or by attorney.
Several republicans, in discussion, de-
nounced the committee aud the farmers
alliance in bitter terms. Rice (rep.) rose
to speak, when Elder demanded the pre-
vious question. Rice protest.
cd against this action and
termed it q "damnable Disgrace"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Dealt, of a South Dakotan.

PIERRE, s. d., March 10.-George Il.
Hand of Yankton, one of the Oldest set
tiers and best known men in the state,
and territorial secretary of state of Dako-
ia, died here this afternoon of pneumonia.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Snow storm at Dickinson.

DICKINSON, N. D., March 1O.-Since 4
O'Clock this morning, a binding snow
Storm the worst of the season, has pre-
vailed and travel is impossible.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Murphy Makes a Raise.

ST. PAUL, March 1O.-W. j. Murphy of
Grand Forks, N. d., has bought the Min
neapols Tribune for $4,000 and will be
the business manager. It is understood
that OK. Senator Pierce of North Dakota
will be editor-in- chief.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
snicided in His Cell.

LITTLE FALLS, Mimi, March Chris
tian Bierre, on trial for the murder of
his 4-year-old step.daughter, committed
suicide in his cell this evening by hang.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14
Palmer's Election Conceded.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March 1O.-There
appears no doubt tonight that the
democratic candidate, John M. Palmer,
will be elected to the United States
senate tomorrow. After a long talk
with General Palmer this afternoon,
Representatives Moore and Cockrell
issued a lengthy address to their party,
the Farmers Mutual Benefit associa-
ton, setting forth the efforts they have
made to cur the election of the in
dependent candidate to the senate; their
efforts with the republican party, and
attempt to elect Streeter IF. M. B. Az.
They say that the republicans have
secured from Streeter such concessions
and promises as would, if carried out,
entirely unfit him for conscientiously
representing the principles of the far
mers' party. Finding it alb
solutely impossible to elect the
independent, they have concluded
their next duty is to select a man who
while not representing the princi-
pies of their organization in full, is in
sympathy with many of their demands
and coucedes the need of redress in leg
i~slation which has grown up under the
rule of corporations and monopolies.
The voice of the people of the state
should be respected in the choice. So
far as expressed in the last election it
wal unquestionably for John M. Palmer.
Becoming satisfied that we could not
elect a man who would fully represent
our people, we to-day called on Mr..
Palmer in the interest of our people to
ascertain what hopes he would
give us in regard to his
future official action affecting
such legislation rs our people demand.
This interview, we must say, wal Salts
factory v beyond our expectations.
Mr.. Palmer has earned our admiration in
his manly way of conducting his fight
this winter in refusing to allow any cor
rupt influence to be used in his behalf.
While he does not fully represent us, he
has forced us to believe he is an honest
man. While this has been a prolonged
contest, we feel the effect is good; that it
has forced the politicians to admit that
there is something wrong. We are
more firmly conyinced than ever that
the future prosperity and happiness
of this country depends on the success
and growth of the Independent party.
An Independent political movement by
the toiling millions is the only hope of
the people. In view of the facts above
stated, we will tomorrow cast our votes
for John M. Palmer and bring this pro-
longed contest to a close" Representa-
tive Taubenrek, the other F. M. B. A.
man, has repeatedly declared he would
never vote for Pa1mor
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-14

Points OF 1ntoeaDt.
When you set the hens for spring
chickens this year take some dried tobac.
CO leaves ard line the nests with them.
This will keep all lice and veemin effect
ually away from the nest as long as the
hen sits. Sometimes when sitting hena
leave their nests from unknown cause II
is the vermin that drives them away.
If colts are kept in fields adjoining
railroad tracks, where they see trains
pas and repass constantly, there is Little
danger that they will be frightened after
ward by railway trains.
Raise q few leaves of tobacco on yom
farm every year. The dried leaves win
keep the vermin from heus' nests, and
the leaves or stems stepped to q strooo
detection with sulphur, four ounces d
tobacco to one of sulphur, in . gallon a,
boiling water, will kill the sheep scab.
Canada is making marvellous progress
in the live stock industry. We Of ~
United States must stir ourselves e
keep mp.
Bulletin No. II, Mississippi AgricuM
urA Experiment station, il devoted e
tho diagnosis and treatment Of anthEaS
q Charlton.
d. Story, of Boseman. was tho fm1
man who ever drove . herd Of ca&tas
fum Texas to Colombo. He ssys stoch
0ag is nothing Ms - psa6fnhas - 4
WAAx1sely.