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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Day. rA.. s...n.i y.
correspondent asks the 4 Ewing ques-

aSkB Cne u yUWluS Ques
ton:
"Can you tell me why 1t is that with at
least ten steamers per week leaving this
port for Europe, the only days, SO far as l
have been able to learn, when mail is taken
are on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In
other words, why is it that all the lines
send their vessels on these days, so that
there are sometimes five or six steamships
leaving the same day and no more till the
following Wednesday or Saturday? 1t
would certainly be a great convenience,
and it seems very strange that it is not so
arranged, to have steamers for Europe
leave every day in the week, or at least on
Mondays and Thursdays rs we'll as on
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
II hope you a give me some explana-
ton of the present strange arrangement of
sailings."
The explanation is briefly as follows: It
is the transportation of cargoes which has
to be most considered in the arrangement
of a steamship schedule. Experience has
proved that Wednesdays and Saturdays are
the most advantageous days for sailings, II
day in the middle of the week and the last
day. All large lines now run on a four
weeks schedule. A ship leaving New York
on Monday would not be able to receive
and store cargo the day before sailing.
Tuesday would give her only one day i'm
mediately preceding the sailing for tue re-
ception of cargo.
In short, the object is to get the day of
sailing on both ends of the line as far away
from the previous Sunday as possible, and
Wednesdays and Saturdays have been
found the best days for sailings. In sum-
mer, when the rush of transatlantic trade
is at its height, it has been found necessary
to have ships sailing on other days in order
to accommodate the increased traffic. Thus
in n week steamers carrying mails to
England left this port on Tuesday, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Saturday, only two
week days, Monday and Friday, being with
out'a mail steamer for Europe.-New York
Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Emperor wilhelm's Body Guard.

The personal body guard of the emperor
of Germany, members of which accompany
him on his rides and excursions, consists
of fifteen stalwart young foresters, all of
whom have been trained under officials in
the royal forests. After serving their three
years in the army they are 'picked" by a
court martial and personally presented to
the emperor, who selects those that seem
fittest to be his personal attendants.
The rule is that after a term of service
from nine to twelve years they are allowed
to retire, when a position as forester lie
given them in the royal forests. The yoke
Of servicesrests lightly on the body guards,
for they are on duty only every fifth day
Washington Post.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

One of the most common signs of want
of good breeding is a sort of uncomfortable
consciousness of the hands, an obvious ig-
norance of what to do with them, and u
painful awkwardness in their adjustment.
The hands Of a gentleman seem perfectly
at home without being occupied; they are
habituated to elegant repose, or if they
spontaneously move it is attractively.
Some of Queen Elizabeth's courtiers
made playing with the sword hilt an &C.
complishment, and the most efficient weap-
on of the Spanish coquette is her fam
New York Weekly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Eager to Help His Friends.

He had obtained a place in a real estate
Office, and was doing everything he could
for the interests Of his employers. The
other evening he was at a social gathering
and was asked to sing. He responded with
"Home, Sweet Home" His friends were a
little surprised at the selection, but he was
heartily %applauded. Stepping forward, he
said: II am glad you liked the song. There
is nothing like Home, Sweet Home and
let me say that the company I represent is
selling homes on terms to suit within
twelve minutes ride of the city. Everybody
ought to have a home. II you don't want
to live there, it's the chance of your life for
an nvestmen "-Washington Post.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
A Remarkable Product.

Saccharin, a coal tar product discovered
within the last few years, is, in many re.
spects, the most remarkable of the many
odd materials found in coal. First, 1t Is
the sweetest known substance. One-half
pint Of it in 5000 pints of water will give
the water a sweet taste equal to n part Of
zane sugar in $50 parts Of water; a solution
Of one pint of s%accharin and $500 gallons
Of water is intensely sweet. In appearance
it is a white crystalline powder. Its scien-
tific name is benzoyl sulphonic amide.-St.
Louis Republic.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Perfect Sapphire. Arc Rare.

Said a we'll known New York jeweler the
other day: "a perfect sapphire is one of
the rarest of gems, and consequently, when
found, commands a very high price. It is
curious that a test of its perfection is that
1t shall show red in a strong artificial
light. Mrs. w. K. Vanderbilt owns the
finest sapphires in this country, and the
second finest lot is the property Of Mrs.
Augustus Painter, the wife Of one of Pitts
burg's iron kings. Mrs. V%anderbilt's
stones are setin a necklace, and Mrs. Paint
er's form a pendant. New York Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
HEREDIrY.

When 1 reflect on all thai has been done
In aforementioned ages ere ! came,
And that my life was kindled III L iiaine
Lit from another and preceding one
OF sequent torches reaching till the sun
Embodied fire first in mortal Frame
And that ! am q part Of many q name
And many q nature, yet nm wholly none;
Then do l question whether l arm i;
Until l see u cloud in purple fold
Suspend the Ganges, Amazon and Nile.
And all the feeding streams that multiply
Their tides of which the cloud is made, tn
while
1t holds it's individual state and mold.
-Prosser Fl. Frye in Boston Transcript.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
How Painter Lawrence Got His Start.

How Painter Lawrence Got His Start.
Sir Thomas Lawrence was one of the
great portrait painters in England. His
parents were poor, his father being a coun-
try innkeeper. One day Lord Shaftes-
bury's father and mother stopped at the
inn, having their young son, the future
lord, with them. In conversation the inn
keeper spoke Of the genius of his boy in
drawing, and wished them to test it by a
picture of their son. They assented, think
ing to crafty a fathers pride, but not
looking for any evidence of superior talent.
The boy came in modestly, with chalk
and paper, and in a few minutes had drawn
a picture of their son on which the par
ents looked with wonder. They recog-
nized the genius and promise of future
greatness, and befriended the young artist,
giving him the help needed to develop his
wonderful gift.-New York World.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Business Versus Society,

Magnus Scott wish you would wear
all your diamonds at the Bobs-Jones to-
night.
Mrs. NJ. Scott-But, my dear, the occa-
sion does not warrant that. =
Magnus Scott-The deuce with the occa-
sion. Bobs-Jones knows that De Puyster
drew on me oday.-Jewelers' Circular.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Shot Dead by . Tramp.

GREEDY, Col, June l2.-While Brake
man John Dillon was attempting to get
q tramp from a freight train the tramp
shot and killed Dillon. The tramp then
jumped from the train and started
across the fields, pursued by Brakeman
Mailing, who shot the tramp three
times, killing him instantly. The name
Of the tramp is unknown.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
When Births Occur.

There is no question that. in common
with deaths, births occur more frequently
by night than by day. This question has
been often disputed, and was authorita-
lively decided by DR.. West, who kept .
record of 400 cases which he attended,
with q result that they were found to have
taken place as follows: Seven hundred and
eighty from II p. m. to "a. M. 662 from 2
.. m. to 8 p. M, 577 from 8 p. m. to II p m.
Tit-Bits. HEsst.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

In its native habitat the shell of the
oyster is always a little open, and micro
scopic, waving hairs set up currents which
carry the food plants to its mouth, whore
they are engulfed and afterward digested.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

The smallest republic in the world is said
to be Franceville, one of the,islands Of the
New Hebrides. The inhabitants consist Of
10 Europeans and 500 black workmen en-
ployed by u French company.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Labouchere,s Bad Handwriting.

I write a detestable hand, says Mr.. La
b~ouchere, of London Truth. But 1 would
advise even those who do not make an illeS-
ible scrawl for their signatures to adopt
my plan. It is to have my name printed
with my address at the top of my letters.
I am sure that l spend An hour every week
trying to decipher signatures, and all those
who receive many letters must do the same.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

The immortal Shakespeare is said to
have worn earrings, and Charles I is re
puted to have been the owner Of a magnid.
cent pair of pearl earrings, which he BE-
queathed to his daughter theday before he
was executed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

When the ankle has been severely sprain-
ed immerse it Immediately in hot water,
keeping it there for fifteen or twenty min
utes. After it has been taken out of the
water keep it bandaged with cloths wrung
out of hot water. 1870"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

Inancient times the people worshiped the
images of gods, valiant soldiers and saints.
From some of the most important of these
came the names applied to the different
days of the week. 49,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
A Perfect Adonis.

We once knew a provincial masher who
actually wrote to Paris tailor:
II want you to make me two suits Of
clothes. You Tar take the measure of the
Apollo di Belvidere-just my ft."-LA Vie
de Famille.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
No Trouble.

"Why, Peter, this is the third tin
have come here begging. That is,
too much. you knowv' ..
"Ach, sure. your reverence, it's
trouble at all. haven't SO far to W;
-I.ustigc Historien.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
n,ece,.ent WAY. of Doinp II,

.i Different Ways Of Doing It.
. Tenderfoot (who has just purchased q
horse)-Is it the custom here in the west
30 throw in a halter when a nan takes .
horse?
Old Resident-well, it depends on how
he takes him.-Lfe.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Important II True.

II wonder If Shakespeare would have
modified any of his plays if he had lived
until today?"
drama in it. Ophelia could then have sui
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Less Demand for s. Bluffs Tin Plate.

LONDON, june 12.-Owing to the de-
creaaed demand from America, forty
three Welsh tin plate works will shut
down during tie whole Of the month OF
July, looking ont $4,000 men. IT feared
the stoppsge will extend beyond July. A
mass meeting Of the men will be held in
Swansea tomorrow, to protest against
the change. /.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

The great Juvenal is authority for the
statement that earrings were worn by all
the males residing in the Euphrates prov.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

The case against Secretary Gibson Of
the whisky trust, for conspiracy, has
been quashed, the court holding that it
courts.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

Auo u1du1leSG86Ou O1 an AUGl.I90oIm80
feeling in the convention seems to have
disappeared before the influx of dele
gates. To all outward appearances the
veteran statesman is as popular as ever
among the rank and file, and through
out the day delegation after delegation
made a pilgrimage to his rooms to bear
him greetings. He has caused it to be
given out oficia''~ that he does not ask
OF seek or want my demonstration in
his behalf at this convention, and that
he is especially opposed to the presenta-
ton Of any resolution that would COM
init the party throughits regular organ
ization to his candidacy for reelection
rs senator. If it comes to him at all, he
says, it must come 8 q voluntary tender
after the election of the next general
assembly.
The convention was unruf1ed by n
of the scenes of dissension and discord
that has been predicted by many for
s.sonne days past: For the first time,
'obably, in the history of the state of
aio, every nomination on the state
sket was made on the first ballot. For
Dry office except that of governor there
re from three to half a dozen candi-
ties, but there seemed q tacit UNDER
5&H1IlUJ0x VudV uAOC4 ~ OAAOOu46l0ACO3
bould any i'll feeling be engendered to
karly in the day the practice was estab-
lished of taking a single ballot and then
fwhen the resul4was announced, changing
j nomination unanimous. In this way
there was not a second ballot for the
same Office throughout the whole days
~~ono11;r~e E0pot,nr ~1ono1 MaKSr1or,
in nomination for governor and the nom
Mckinley then addressed the convention
and Sherman followed, being called for.
The committee on resolutions reported 9
cheers: Y.
THE PLATFORM
re-afirms adhesion to party principles of
the past, re-afirms devotion to protec-
ton and pledges support to the NcKin-
ley bill; favors legislation to encourage
and protect agriculture; demands protec-
ton to the wool industry; endorses the
amended coinage act of the last con-
grees; demands q free ballot and a fair
count; wants protection against foreign
paupers and criminals; favors economy
IN national and state affairs. restraint OF
unlawful combinations Of capital; ample
educational facilities; reservation of pub
lie lands for homsteaders and restoration
to the public domain of unearned rail-
road lands; favors liberal pensions; COM
mends HarrisoD's administration; en-
dorses Senator Sherman and republican
congressman and denounces the recent
ripper legislature.
The ticket was then completed rs fol-
lows: Andrew L. Harris, PEBBLE county,
lieutenant governor; W. F. Cope, Cleve-
land, state treasurer; E. w. Poe, renomi-
mated for state auditor; John K. Rich
ards, Lawrence county, attorney-general;
Marshal j. Williams, Fayette county,
supreme judge; Charles b. Grace, Pick.
away county, member g b c. OF the board o.
county, state school. commissioner; F.
B. Neal, Miami county, state dairy com
misaionar.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Who Will Lead the Republicans of
the Buckeye State to
Victory.
Amid Widest Enthusiasm the Ma
poleon Statesman is named as
the Standard Bear r. .
Unanimous Feeling, United Action
No Discussions, Peace, Har..
mony and Victory.

CotUMBUs, Ohio, June 1.-THE cap
ital of the Buckeye state is bubbling
over with Republican enthusiasm. It is
the biggest crowd that has been drawn
together oy any political state conven-
ton since war times. There are a score
OF moIe Of workers to every delegate,
and the hoIels, clubs, as we'll as the de-
part1ntmt CONS of the state house are
packed with energetic and perspiring
advocates of one or the other of the
Candidates whose names will be placed
before the convention. A hearty re-
ception was accorded Maj. William
Mckinley. He reached the city shortly
sitter II o'clock. on u special train of
fifteen coaches, the run from his home
in Canton, 107 miles, having been made
in a little over two hours. Accompany
ing was the entire Stark county delega-
ton, and several hundred of his old
friends and neighbors. Other delega-
tons were taken on en- route, and what
with the music, crowds at the country
stations and the enthusiasm aboard the
train, the trip wa
One Continuous Ovation
to the prospective nominee. At Orrville
the l%ippecanoe club, of Cleveland,
joined the party. Notwithstanding the
sweltering heat fully 5000 people were
gathered at the union depot, and, upon
making his appearance, the major was
accorded a genuine Ohio welcome. The
members Of the Lincoln, Foraker,
Blaine and other clubs were there in
force with flags and banners and music
and more like a returning conqueror
than a coming nominee he was escorted
ap the main stxeet,f.inged on either side
auarters at the Neil honsai
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-28
SMILING THROUGH GRIEF.
In Spite of the Worries which All Women
Have, They Appear Well and Iappy--HOw
TO Make This Apparent Happiness Real.

eyes" said an eminent physician recently, 81
do not think / eXageerate when l say that one
half Of the suffering and sickness which exists
among women might and should be avoided.
Howl Listen and will tell you. Pains and
weakness and the little cares, which no man
other than physician suspects, frequently COM
blne 10 make women more or less miserable.
Yot they como up smiling nearly always, hiding
beneath their seeming happiness an infnity OF
mental and physical torture. This IL all wrong.
Woman was born TO Brightness and happiness
she needs strength TO resist her many trials.
Her body, her mind, and all her faculties and
functions must be put into healthy condition
she cannot secure strength and where nature
fails she must DO assisted Here is where stimu-
lants prove 80 valuable.
"Yes, mean spirits, but not the spirits Of the
saloon and while recommend whiskey AS the
best and most useful Of spirits, am always most
careful 10 impress upon my patients the necessity
OF obtaining IL absolutely pure, as impure whis-
key Il worse than useless" 1t has been agreed by
the leading scientists and physicians Of the day
that Duny Pure Malt Whiskey IA absolutely pure.
The proper use OF IL will strengthen the nerves,
blood, and body. II IL not a beverage, but is de-
signed for medicinal use. 10 stimulates all tho
faculties Of the body and mind adds energy and
strength, and builds up waste tissue. IL may be
obtained FROM your druggist or grocer. In JUS
tice 10 yourself see that you obtain the genuine
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, and do not be salts
fed with any substitute which may be offered as
Just as good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-28
EVERY ONE SNEEZING.
Colds Remarkably Prevalent Will
the Grip Return ?---DaDgerS of
Pneumonia.

Have you noticed the unusual number OF colds
possessed by your acquaintances this year Z
There seems 20 be no particular reason why the
fall Of this year should DO more trying than
usual, but nevertheless IL is a fact. Those who
know something Of these matters say that this
extraordinary prevalence Of colds IL the fore
runner OF another visitation OF the grip. Who
Their IL may turn Ont 30 or not, thing every one
should do il 20 get rid OF cold as soon as pos
sible on account Of the danger TO which a per-
son with little cold" is exposed. Pneumonia
nobody wishes 70 face, and il Is no exaggeration
TO state that so per cent. of deaths from this
cause could have been aYerted IL the colds out Of
which they grew had been cured.
BY far the best method OF Kidding oneself OF
a cold is 70 take little pure stlmulant In water
and keep warm after having done 30. The great
est care and prompt measures should be taken
al the slightest sign Of the approach OF pneumo-
MIA. II you have a tickling in the throat, tight
ness of the chest, pain In the head, chilly feel
ing, or pains throughout the body, Immediately
use some pure stimulant 10 promote the circula-
ton and avert the catastrophe. Ii should be par
ticulary borne in mind that 10 be Of the required
value, the stimulant (whiskey preferably must
be pure, and Duffy"s Pure Malt Whiskey, which
can be obtained OF your druggist or grocer,
meets the requirements. Its standard and re-
liable, and the fact that II has received the en-
dorsements OF the leading scientists and physi-
clans OF the present day IL the best guarantee Of
its usefulness as a medicine. Insist upon having
Il, ana do not allow the salesman 10 sell you O
substitute which he may recommend as tust "a
goOd.' There IL no other medicinal whiskey
which equals Duny's Pure Malt In purity and
excellence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-28
FOR MEDICINAL USE
NO EUSEL OIL
ABOUT DRINKING-WATER.
LARGE Cities Investigating Their Water Sup
pIy--DiscOvery Of Disease Germs Smaller
Cities Also in Danger

New York and other cities are now agitating
the very serious question OF their Water supply.
Investigation has brought to light the tact t1at
impure matters, In spite OF expensive attempts
at prevention. will ind their way into the
streams from which the water supply Il drnWn
IL has been thought for years that stream
running in the open air will cleanse itself partly
By settling Of the impure matter ana partly ny
aerati0n, but il has recently been decided by mo
proper authorities that 40 such process OF SELF
publication takes place.
As In most places the water supply IL Drawn
from streams which pass through land where
cattle, horses, or sheep Craze. very general
movement has taken place throughout the
United states, towards the purlfcation OF water
for drinking purposes in the homo itself. Inc
most popular and effective method Is 70 mix
little pure whiskey with the water filtration Il
seems, does not get gid Of tho presence OF poi
sonous nitrates. II is 90 be impressed on all
those who take this method Of preserving their
health thnt the whlskey used must be pure.
DulIy's Pure Malt ia highly recommended by
Leading doctors and scientists "a being the purest
medicinal whiskey on tho market. Blues, bead
aches nervousness, liability TO sore throat. pecu-
inr pains In the back, RnC many other smuil nut
troublesome ills frequently have their origin IN
impure drinking-water. The mixing OF lttle
DufIy's Pure Malt Whiskey with drtnking-water
will render Il incapable Of producing these o.
even the worse effects OF typhoid and other ma
lignant feyers Of the same type. BY the by 1t
will be well to remember when you call a. your
druggists or gIocers for Dlny's Pure Malt Whis-
key that II is the only pure medicinal one, so do
not Do willing 10 take substitute recommended
"a " Just as good"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-28
EXCITEMENT IN DUBLIN.
An Attempt to Blow Up the National
Press "-Narrow Escapes.

An Attempt TO Blow Up the "National
Press "-Narrow Escapes.
Dublin, IRELAND, October 26.-Great
excitement WAS caused in this city this
evening by an apparent attempt to blow
I'D the office of the National Press, the
organ Of the McCarthyites. The mem
beers OF the staff OF the paper were just
on the point of beginning the nights
work when bomb fell in the area in
front of the windows on Abbey street.
where the editors rooms are situated.
The bomb exploded with tremendous
report, but fortunately there was no one
in these particular rooms at the time and
consequently no one was hurt. II the
missile had been intended to inJure any
BODY in the editorial rooL. there Is no
doubt the effort would have been pre-
eminently successful, for the window
glass was broken, the casing shattered,
and the furniture in the room badly
damaged. The offices in the basemcn:
we're also badly damaged and windows
in all the adjacent houses were broken.
The authorities thus far are without any
clue whatever. The fumes from the ex-
plosion had a very offensive odor.
DYNAMITE IN THE BONE.
DuBrIN, October 26.-The police
think dynamite was used in the bomb at
the National Press building. Credit
for the outrage is universally given to
the Parnellites