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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

The Tribune is trying to give Repre-
sentative Satterlund all the credit for the
new law attaching all allunorganized territory
to organized counties. Mr.. Satterlund is an
excellent member of the legislature we
know, but We believe that this measure
was first conceived in Dickinson and pre-
sented by Senator McGillivray, of the Thir-
ty-frst district. This is not said to detract
any credit from "King John" who ably
seconded the proposition.-Mandan Times.
It is evident the Times "believes" a great
many things it knows nothing about. Mr..
MoGillivray was an able assistant in the
matter, but the Bismarck Tribune gives
the facts as they exist, and places the
credit of the measure where it belongs.
The Tribune speaks by authority and def
mite knowledge, and not from "belief."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07
Coal HarbOr.

EDITOR LEADER: News from this part
of the county is not very plentiful, though
it ought to be when our musical quartette
is able to attend four parties in one week
and bring the young folks together 80 Of
ten for an evenings enjoyment. The last
one was at the house of Mr.. and Mrs. Hagy,
at Hancock, where they entertained large
party of neighbors from Coal Harbor and
vicinity.
Coal Harbor people had visit from one
of the Washburn ladies, Miss Olson.
While here Miss Olson took trip to Ft.
Berthold, and on her return was accom-
panied by Miss Eta Lacy. People here
were much pleased with the visitors
especially the young men.
Judge Lacy's wife has been quite sick,
and was attended by DR.. Lovejoy of Ft.
Stevenson. We are glad to hear that she
is on the mend.
Mrs. j. j. Robinson received news that
Acr youngest daughter, who is attending
school in Bismarck, was sick with measles,
and Immediately started for the capital
city. Before Mrs. Robinson reached there,
Petty was convalescent-happy news for
father and mother.
Some of the granaries in Mclean coun-
ty must be we'll filled, as our Indian agent
does not have to 90 out of the county to
get his contracts filled for the grain needed
for seed for the Indians the coming spring
-6OOibushels of wheat, 400 bushels of oats,
100 bushels of potatoes and SO bushels of
fax. GAL.
March 4th.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

Rev. Dr.. Talmadge, of Brooklyn, in re-
cent sermon, uttered the following beauti-
full tribute to the late General Sherman:
"The century has no greater soul to sur
render into the eternities than the one who
Just passed away from us. Frank, honest,
brilliant, gallant, patriotic William 7. sher-
man. Thank God that ever knew, ever
felt the hearty grip of his right hand and
had the friendship of his great big heart.
I have no part in the question which is
being agitated as to whether he was a
Catholic or Protestant. When in conver-
sation he expressed to me his respect for
the religion embraced by his wife and his
own faith in God and his confidence in the
future. Simple as child, brave as lion,
sympathetic as a woman, firm as rock,
wrathful as tempest when aroused against
great wrong, lovely as q June morning
among his friends"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

Hon. John Satterlund, McLean's worthy
representative, has met with unprecedent.
ed success in the passage of the bills he
has introduced, every one of which has a
significant Importance. His crowning
success was the passage and approval OF
his bill to increase the boundaries of GER
tain counties, as the following item clipped
from the house journal of March 3D., will
demonatrate:
The following communication was re-
ceived from the Governor:
Executive Office, March 2, 1891.
To the Speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives: I have the honor to inform
you that have approved house bill No.
1873, an act to increase the revenue of the
state by changing and increasing the
boundaries of the counties of Pierce, Nc
Henry, Bottineau, Ward, Mclean, Williams,
Billings, Stark, Morton and Mercer, and by
repeating an act entitled "An act pertain
ing to the subdivision of the counties of
-1raiieatea and Howard, Dakota Territory"
approved March 8, 1885, Very respectful
ly. ANDREW H. BURKE,
Governor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07
Predicts q Flood.

Francis Maurer, who resides on the Fort
Totten reservation, believes that a period
of abundant moisture will shortly prevail
in his region. He BASES his predictions
upon observations made during resi-
dence of thirty years int this country. He
writes the Churchs Ferry Sun as follows:
I noticed in one of your papers some
time ago that several farmers in your
neighb0rhood were contemplating sowing
grain on the lake bottoms in the dried up
lakes in your county, and as I passed
through your town few days ago heard
that people were taking claims in some of
these lake bottoms, which, to my notion,
is very uncertain way of farming, be-
sides waste of time and money. have
been in North Dakota since the spring of
1861 and during my residence here have
seen almost every lake twice dried up and
as often re-flled with water, and think
that we have every reason to look for an
abundance of water in them again this
year. No doubt many of the early settlers
in your county remember the fall Of 1882,
when Dry Lake was almost completely
dried up-no water in the south end of the
lake for distance of nearly five miles
and they will also recall to mind how, in
the spring of 1883 it again filled with vat
or. My experience in this part of North
Dakota since 1861 leads me to believe that
a wet season is close upon us and I advise
farmers to keep out of the lake beds and
SOW their grain on high ground this spring.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

E. NJ. Prouty of North Dakota, informs
Farmer Il Breeder that he is getting ready
to stock up on young cattle which he in
tends turning out on his ranch in the north
western part of the state. II tell you," said
Mr.. Prouty, II believe cattle will be high
or, and if it takes five years for better
prices to come, am going to stay with
the critters and be ready for it when it
does come, for come it will; it's bound to
do it," North Dakota range men report
that they have never lost dollar in rails
ing cattle, even at present low prices. So
that Mr.. Prouty no doubt knows what he
is talking about, and does not expect to
lose money waiting for better prices. He
has the reputation of being one of the
shrewdest, as we'll as the best posted stock
men in the northwest.-Grand Forks Plain
dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

jeremiah Simpson, better known as
"Sockless jerry" one of the new United
States senators from Kansas, has attracted
much attention of late, and the papers are
having lots of fun with him. Some two
weeks ago he visited Washington, and this
is one Of the latest stories told about him;
"Is it true that you don't wear socks!
Won't you let me see, pleases" said pref
ty woman to the Kansas statesman the
other day, glancing curiously at the latter's
feet. "Madam," said Simpson gravsly,
"1'm believer in reciprocity. Do you
wear socks? If you'll show me yours I'll
show you mine." The lady said 10, my!"
and fed precipitately.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per-
manent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
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 it his duty to make it known to his suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, l
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. NoYEs,
800 Powers Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07
Choice Lands for Sale
On Liberal Terms within the Reach of A

On Liberal Terms within the Reach of All.
| The undersigned has for sale few
choice tracts of farm land in Mclean cOun-
ty, among which are one section in town
ship IA, range 81, one section in township
IA, range 81, and two sections in town
ship 145, range 80, which will bo sold in
whole or in subdivisions, as desired, OH
the following liberal terms:
The conditions of the sale of tho 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, as 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 THE CROPS RAISED
IN EACH YEAR, and to receive credit there
for at the market value at 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 per cent
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. also have
Decided coal and grazing land for sale
at bargain.
Improved farms, with houses, barns and
graneries, for sale or rent.
Business and 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, 1891-03-07
Conkling.
March 4th.

Conkling, N. D., March 2.
Editor Leader: Since my last we have
had steady winter weather, and are we'll
pleased with iG, preferring winter in it's
season and seedtime in its proper time.
We hope our neighbors will not have
cause to fear that the county will go be-
yond its debt limit hereafter. We think
that with careful and economical admin
istration of the county fnances-which we
already notice in the proceedings of the new
board-one good crop and the large amt
of stock that is now getting through the
winter in fine condition, and an enlarge
ment of our boundaries, will bring the
county up booming.
| Squire Nicklin has on his tree claim the
best spring of living water there is the
Conkling district. It has increased its
flow of water for several years, and now
affords more water than all the stock in
the neighborhood can consume. He has a
good tree claim, and it will make a valua-
BILE stock farm.
Laura Heath has returned home from
Weller, where she has been for few weeks
visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Weller. She
! was perhaps as glad to see her ma when
she returned as she was to see her sister.
heI Ieturu comp1eteS 0Ho ia PpAASoo oA oaAo
family-an at home enjoying the family
circle in peace, prosperity and good health.
We noticed an item in your last issue
taken from the Bismarck Settler, in which
we think the Settler does our new county
board an injustice. The Settler says the
board made the Mail the official paper one
month, and made the LEADER the official
paper the next month, but it does not tell
| AI-I L L 1~,t,s s~k k<,l A<>
make the LEADER the official paper was not
composed of the same members who made
the Mail the official paper. We think that
if the old board, who we're usurpers of
power, made mistake in carrying out the
wishes of the people, the people had a
right to expect the new board to correct
that mistake at the earliest opportunity,
which seems to have been done.
COCK ApwO.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07
READ THIS.

Through special arrangements We are
prepared to offer the LEADER. the North
western Agriculturist and Due Bill for
one dollars worth of John A. Salzer' seeds
bulbs or plants, all for the low price of
$1.7O. II taken separately they would cost
IS. This is certainly a very liberal offer.
The Northwestern Agriculturist is one Of
the very best periodicals. for farmers use
published in the west. Salzer's seeds are
northern grown, and are acknowledged to
be equal to the best on the market. Re-
member, S1.7O cash in advance takes the
three. Don't lose this chance.
Call on or address. LEADER, Washburn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

Mejor Edwards of the Fargo Argus has
scored another victory, and is now entitled
to the belt as champion heavyweight Of
North Dakota. This is the second tussle
he has had with Jim Hill knocking the
great railroad magnate out each time in
the first or second round. After the deci-
sion of the court was rendered, announcing
the Argus 0. X. and sound on the goose,
the major serenely surveyed the situation
and smilingly exclaimed: "Richard is
himself again." And SO is the Argus.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

The Bismarck correspondent of the Far
20 Argus says the bill, house bill No. 20,
extending the time for payment of taxes,
has passed both houses. The provisions
of the bill are that personal property taxes
shall not be delinquent and subject to the
five per cent penalty until Oct. 18th, nor
be subject to collection by distress pro-
ceeding until that time, but provides that
interest at the rate of one per cent. per
month shall be added from the first OF
March, and interest at the same rate on
real estate from the first of June to Oct
18th, at which time the five per cent. penal
ty shall be added to delinquent real estate
tax also.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

Mayville Tribune; Alex Mckenzie has
about decided to invest in big sheep en-
teprise. He is going to put IN 10000 sheep
in Sheridan county where there is fine
range. The sheep will be banded in lots
Of 1000. Mckenzie believes there is good
money to be made in the business, and ID
desirous Of attracting more general atten.
tion of stockmen to the splendid facilities
of the state for stock growing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07
COLORADO FRUIT LANDS.

COLORADO FRUIT LANDS.
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,
q fortune can 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. To 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 s. E. Land, Sup't of
immigration, Montrose, Colorado, for des-
criptive pamphlet, or apply to
THOMAS FITZGERALD,
Washburn, N. D. Local Agent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

The second issue of the McHenry Coun.
ty Independents, published at Towner by
our old friend, Billy Kilday, has been re-
ceived. It is a neatly-printed seven
column folio, and starts out with we'll
filed local department. Mr.. Kilday is a
practical printer, and the people of Nc
Henry county can always rely upon the
Independent making it's appearance in a
readable manner and full of interest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

Duluth News: The professional boomer
is eregarious animal. When once boom
collapses ON him he docks with his fellows
TO some other inviting fields where the ten
derfoot can be drawn into pitfalls and de-
youred. In connection with this We notice
that forty former residents of Dakota, now
residents Of Superior, have formed what
thsy call the dakota club, }" whose purpose
ia to boom the Dakotas and Superior.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

Hon. Alfred satterlund, who is mem
ber of the Minnesota legislature and a
brother of our Representative John Sat.
terlund, has done some good work for the
farmers in his state. His bill, recently in.
troduced, providing for furnishing seed
grain to settlers whose crops were des-
troyed during the past season, has become
a law.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

|, The wife of State Senator J. NJ. Patch,
of New Rockford, has fallen heir to fort
une of about 100000 by the death of rel
ative in Chicago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07
FOR SALE, OR TRADE.

One good work horse and harness
Inquire of R. H. Copeland, at the Leader
Office, Washburn, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

As will be seen by reference to the Anan
cial statement published in this issue, the
amount of outstanding warrants is $15,-
914.56. Adding this to the amount of
bonded indebtedness of $4,000, and we
have total Indebtedness of $34,914.56.
To this we should add the interest on out
standing registered warrants, which is
e1,e23.69 Computed up to Ayril 1st), which
gives us grand total indebtedness of
86,588.25. By deducting the amount of
cash on hand, $1,414.s8, applicable. to the
payment Of outstanding warrants, etc., it
leaves net indebtness of $85,128.42.
The debt limit Is per cent on &677,825,
the assessment as left by the state board
of equalization), is $38,s91.25. Deduct
this amount from $35,123.42, the actual in
debtness, and 1t leaves us $1,232.17 above
the limit. This is the actual condition of
things as found by the new county admin
istration. II will require the strictest
economy and no ordinary financial skill on
the part of our new officials to work out
of this dilema.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-03-07

Ramsett says he knows that the chap
who begged, borrowed or stole his mysteri-
ously- disappeared hatchet to be somewhat
of politician, and so, not to hurt his plans
for the future, he will not exact an apology
nor demand that he take any doses whatso-
ever. So please sneak that hatchet inside
the storm-door when he is not at home,
and he will forever say that it was not you,
but the other fellow, who had it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
GREAT EXPLOSION.

Ammonia Used in Artificial Ice Explodes NJ
Chicago-Damage Very Heavy.
CHICAGO, Jan. 30.-An explosion Of
anhydrous ammonia or ammonia gas
used in the ice machines of the West
ern Refrigerating Company, at 2a7 20
PSI Michigan street, at 1905 o'clock this
morning caused great loss Of property
and came near resulting in the death of
three men. The occupants of the build
ing at the time were Robert Hawley,
the fireman; Joseph Breault, engineer,
and George Hendricks. All three were
in the engine room
Fireman Tom Casey, of truck No. 6,
fell through hatchway from the sec
ond story to the floor below and was
seriously if not fatally injured He
was taken out unconscious and con-
veyed to Alexis Brothers Hospital He
received an ugly cash in his right side
and was internally hurt
The loss on the building and contents
is estimated at from S175, 600 to $500, 600.
partially insured. Neither E p. Baker
nor H. W. Griswold, the secretary and
president, could be seem The esti-
mated loss is as follows: Machinery,
800, 600; goods in store. S6O 600; build
ing, $40, 600. 1t is safe TO say that this
is conservative estimate, and that the
loss will run over $500, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1891-02-05
THE MINE DISASTER.

The List OF Victims in the Late Pennsyfva-
mia Mine Explosion Grove Larger.
XoUNGwooD, Pa, Jan 29.-One hun
dred and seven bodies had been taken
from the Mammoth mine, No. 1, of
Frick & Co., at Mammoth, up TO noon
yesterday. It is estimated that the re-
mains Of at least forty more victims of
the explosion are still IN the pit, but 10
Is thought that all viii be out in few
hours.
This catastrophe, while involving
more than five times the loss Of life &C.
casioned by the Dunbar disaster, differs
in many respects from the latter. AZ
Dunbar the explosion set fire 20 the
mine and the shaft for days and weeks
was a roaring furnace. Here the fire
was put out as soon as il started
Never in the history Of American coal
mining has there been such an unex-
pected accident with such complete
humiliation OF all within its reach
The Mammoth mine has been noted
always as being particularly free from
gas Fire Boss Smith, a man who had
worked in mines In Great Britain and
this country for thirty years, made his
usual careful inspection of all the rooms
and headings at the customary time be-
tween and o'clock in the morning.
His duty was to enter every place where
men worked and TO mark upon the wall
of the room or heading the sign of his
spproval-the figures of the day Of tse
month
Monday there were l3s miners at
work in the part affected by the explo-
sion. Itsis not known exactly how
many were there Tuesday, but there
have been fouDd ITO bodies and IL Ia