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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
North Dakota Surveys.

Surveyor General Williams states that
he has closed the contracts for surveying
the public domain in North Dakota under
an act Of congress authorizing the e4pen-
diture Of $4,000 in the work. While this
amount is wholly inadequate to carry out
> the labor that should be commenced, yet
it will makea respectable start. He expects
to be able to ask for some new bids before
long, as 1t Is understood that the secretary
of the interior has allowed $25, 600 more to
the state This is not Officially known Us
yet, however. OF the contracts approved
at Washington, and on which work is now
being done, Messers. Beardsley & Dyke of
Grand Forks will operate in Bottineau
county; R. s. Rrooking of Riohardtou, in
starkhnd Norton; 7. F. Marshall of Oakes,
in Renville, Buford and Flannery; 81. A.
Soule of Sargent county, in Sheridan and
4Church; NJ. 2. Severance of Ransom
|. County, in Wells; J. g. Saunders of Dick
Unison, in Billings. The Office has made q
syEeport to Washington on the probable cost
pf running the boundary lines of the
JBerthold reservation, and authority may
abc expected in the near future to begin this.
SQuite large addition will, by these sur
ssveyors, be made to the available land in
the state open to settlement, large bulk
of which will be in the new Minot district.
i. The clerical force of Mr.. Williams Office in
Bismarck will have their hands full when
the field notes are sent in for plating and
recording. Bismarck Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Notice of Presumption Final Proof.

Land Office at Bismarck, n. D., April %, 1891. A
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
proof will be made before the Judge and ex-offcio
clerk of the county court Of Mclean county, n.
d., at Washburn, n. D., on July I, 1891, viz:
GEORGE W. HATHAWAY,
for the swA section 2. township 14Gn., range SO
He names the following witnesses to prove his
hand. VIZ: Louis Anderson. swan Wilbnrg, !Oli.l
Nelson. David Carlson. nll Of Coal IIarbor. \. ID
my2jneG l.. $. NEAL, Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

Tho Northwest News asserts that George
E. Spencer, the long time ago exploded
senator from Alabama, has once more
dropped upon his feet and runs silver
mine and cattle ranch, and will soon be in
form to buy any impecunious state legis-
lature which wants to send solid man to
Washington.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Geo..F. Warnock, youngest son of Hon.
j. c. 'Warnock, editor of the jamestown
Capital, was married to Miss Tillie Everett
of that city on June 5th.

Emmons County Record: It appears
from the testimony of witnesses Dwyer
and Fernandez that Uncle Dick Copeland's
paper (the Washburn Leader) led to the
capture of Carmichael. Price 81 year
now is the time to subscribe.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
Notice Of Homestead Final Proof.

Notice Of Homestead Final Proof.
Land Once at Bismarck, n. d., May l3. 1891.
settler has filed notice Of her intention to make
final proof In support Of her claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Judge and ex-0fico
clerk Of the county court. at Washburn, N. d.,
on the ed day of June, 1891, VIZ
JANE MILf4AR,
For the swk OF section 81 township 147. range 81.
She names the following witnesses to prove her
Peter Miller, Herman Hanson, SVEN Hanson,
Louis Berquist all Of Turtle Lake, N. d.
mylG1e3O f. $. NEAL, Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

It is about time now for some strong
protectionist newspaper to rise up and
bless Mckinley for the abundance of rain
we have had this spring and summer, and
for the fattering prospects before US for
an immense harvest in North Dakota. Of
course, the Mckinley bill did it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

Th4 Stanton Pilot says it is reported
that r friend John R. Cook has decided
to lsal g Mercer county and locate in Ore
gon We don't know how much truth
there h in this rumor, as John R. has not
yet consulted the Leader about the matter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

44A-he1aey+ Wood, zo1partieto. Tho From
Port at Two Harbors, Mimi, has started
another paper, the Pioneer, at Grand
Maggss, Cook county, MINI. Mr.. Wood
wiz Ma1n at the helm of the Iron Port,
the Pioneer being the outgrowth of Bro.
Woods enterprising spirit.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

> Towner News and Stockman: When
Attorney Torson got up to address the
jury at Devils Lake last week, one of the
boys in the court room remarked, "Who
is that farmer?" When Mr.. Torson had
concluded his address, the young man was
overheard to ejaculate: "Say, that farmer
is dandy, amt he?''
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

Emmons County Record: It was great
hardship to Johnny Dwyer to be com.
PEELED to attend as witness. He and his
employe Fernandez made round trip of
240 miles. Mr.. Dwyer has big stock
ranch in northern Mclean county, and
was obliged to leave his herd in the midst
Of the foslipg season.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20

Fred Hendershott, II. Reade, T. J. Hines,
Albert Marquette, Harvey Harris, F. E..
Moorhouse, j. D. Wakeman, Emil Frmm-
mig, Norman Gray and Chief A. VanHorn
were the delegates who represented the
Bismarck fire department. at the Fargo
tournament this week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
TAKEN UP.

By the subscriber, on or about May 20,
one bay mare, branded H on left hip and
N on right hip; grey name and tail, one
white fore foot. The owner is requested
to prove property, pay charges and take
her away. JOHN EcKLuND.
'Conklin, N. D., June 10, 1891.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-06-20
LOS NG OUT!

In order to close out our stock we will sell
goods at the following prices:
Boots, Shoes, Crockery, Glassware, Hats,
Caps, and Boys Suits---At COST.
Salt, $225 per bbI., and freight from Bismarck.
Soap, $3.50 to $3.50 per box. Steel Nails, 4
and cents per pounds 49,
Now is your chance to buy at bedrock prices
for Cash. Call early, before it is gone.
Rannsett Bros.
Washburn. N. D., June 10, 1891.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
AMERICAS TOUGHEST TOWN.
No ice Water Served While the Bar Il
Oman

No ice Water Served While the Bar Is
Open.
''The toughest town in America is
Mullan, Idaho" said H. B. Stebbing, of
Boston. He was telling some incidents
of a long trip through the west. ''Mul-
lam" he went on, ''is little town in
the Ceur d. Alene mining district, where
you can put nickel in the slot and
see man die with his boots on. Our
party, three Bostonians, arrived in Null
Ian just at dusk one day. We wanted
to go right to our rooms in the hotel
and get separated from the dust taken
up on long stage ride.
THE tavern-keeper was dealing faro
in the office, and we had to wait until
the crowd went broke before he could
even look at us. About 9 o'clock he
got all the money and gave us our
rooms. He took us out in the street
and, pointing to lighted room in the
top corner of the hotel, said our rooms
were next to that. We had to enter the
house and find our beds. The landlord
wouldn't walk up stairs with US, and
his clerk was always acting as referee
at prize fight down at some wicked
| place.
1--WE were eating lunch at table
where two miners were seated, and one
of the men said to his friend: Get onto
the bloakes eatin' pie wild fork. Dey
must be English lords Nearly every
one in town had pistol strapped on
his belt, and all looked as if they were
ready to start the fireworks on the
slightest provocation. When we retired
/ asked the clerk for pitcher of ice
water.
"'You ducks got nerve, he said.
"'Why?'
"'Askin' for ice water when de bar
amt closed yet Don't serve no ice
water here till the bar closes. See?'
''We went to our rooms, and during
the night sent down stairs three or
four times for a pitcher of water,
but could get none. Presently heavy
pair of boots were heard on the stairs,
and thought the hotel man conscience
had been creeping around. A thump on
the door and the miner who commented
on our eating with fork pushed in his
head.
"'Xcuse me, pards," he began, 50
heard you askin for water
"'Yes, we are very thirsty, but the
hotelkeeper won't give us any ice
water
Jim never had no heart no how
Hes brute, exclaimed, feeling
grateful to the kind man.
81 knowed these parts well; beer
here long fore Spokane was born, an
thought as how l might put yer ontC
some of the angles
"'You are very good, SIR
'''Wal, de next time yer wants water
don't bother for to send down to Jim
There's water in yer room.
"'Here?
"'Cert. There's spring in the bed
"Then the william slammed the doc
aud nearly choked himself laughing
ChicapO Herald
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
BENTON, La, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1891.

in the first kiss of love. His veins
throb, and, forgetting himself for an
instant, he holds her so close and tight
that she is frightened and begins to
cry. Then he feels as if he were a
criminal and pets and soothes her into
quiet.
They sit there long, hand in hand,
saying little, only feeling that the su-
preme good has come to them and
that life is very beautiful
So it is that some men court and to
some women is granted the boon of an
exquisite association of blue skies,
green woods, messy knolls and running
water with their hearts bright his
tory. To all such the face of nature is
forever beatified, for it is hallowed by
the sweetest recollections that belong
to the glory of youth, beauty and love.
Some time ago the question was asked
of many writers: "What is the hap
piest time of woman's life?" Perhaps
if they had answered truthfully they
would have said: "The days of court
ship, when l was wooed by the man /
loved the very best" For, though
dearer and deeper joys may come,
there is nothing so beautiful. so joyous
and natuSal as Loves young dream. ,
Lee c. Hardy, in Once Week.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
AT THE TELEPHONE.
How Mr.. Brown Worked Mr.. Smltt
Xira.


How Mr.. Brown Worked Mr.. Smith by
Wire.
They were bosom friends, but resided
in different cities. Browns home is in
Bagdad. Smith resides in Oshkosh. Each
has telephone connections in his parlor.
Ding-a-ling-a-ling-aling. Mr. Smith
hears the telephone late at evening.
Hello, hello!'
'Ts that you, Smith?"
eyes, is that you Brown"
Yes. how's your health?"
"Well, thanks. How's Mrs. Smith?'
very nice, thanks. She sends her
regards to Mrs. Brown
VERY kind, to be sure, Mrs. Brown
desires to be remembered to Mrs. Smith,
such good friends you know"
Anything in particular, Brown?"
moo, only desired to ask after you
and your family and say good night.
Very kind and thoughtful, old
friend"
"Say, by the way, Smith, have you
any ready money!"
Eyes, want some?"
perhaps, shall know tomorrow,
Don't forget to give Mrs. Browns re.
CARDS to Mrs. Smith"
by the way, Brown, how much
money will you want?"
20, perhaps hundred or two thou
sand"
''All right, will see you tomorrow
Good night"
Good night, aud don't forget Mrs
Browns regards-and see me to-mor
row."
Brown and Smith meet on the follow
ing day in the streets of Bagdad. Brown
gets a loan just in time to make al
assignment. Some one says, poo
Brown" Some one, "poor Smith.
They are not such firm friends as the.
were.-Shoe and Leather Review.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
Summary Execution.

A despotic government has its advan-
tages, and among them is the easy col
lection of debt, provided the ruler is
friendly to the creditor. Ahmed Vefyk
Pasha, Turkish statesman, was once
governor of .Broussa, and this story is
told of his paternal rule: A rich man
had Judgment pronounced against him
in favor of a poor man. The latter,
owing to the bribes of the rich man,
could not obtain execution, and com
planned to Ahmed Vefyk After hear
lug the case, Ahmed saw the debtor
riding up to the Konak upon beautiful
Arab horse. He ordered the creditor to
sit down, called messenger, and whis-
pered to him. The debtor entered the
room, and was surprised at the excep'
tional cordiality of the pasha, who in
vited him to sit down, to take coffee
and to converse. Presently, when he
rose to leave. the pasha pressed him tc
remain, and kept him more than an
hour, until, indeed, messenger entered
the room and placed a small bag on the
table before Ahmed. When the debto
next rose, Ahmed took the bag from tn,
table and gave it to him, stating, ''Thi
| is yours You owed so much to thi
poor man, have sold your horse, pai
him, and this is the balance belongin
TO you. youths Companion,
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12

Some illustrations of modern railway
speed cited before the parliamentary
committee on the cross country railway
bill merit special attention, showing
what can be accomplished when rail
way company makes an effort. A Bux-
ton coal merchant says that sometimes
the Midland Company manages to con-
vey coal from Buxton to Chesterfield in
eleven to thirty-four days, and as the
towns are more than twenty miles
apart, it will be seen that sometimes
the coal trains dash along the line at
the rate of two miles day. Once the
witness found a bird S nest in truck
which had been thirty days on the
way, and he reasonably believes that
the nest was built and the eggs laid
during the month. Yet this Buxton
merchant is not happy and desires q
change.-Engineering.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12

A custom prevails at funerals among
the Dutch settlers in Natal for some
one of the deceased's friends to make a
short Grafton at his open grave, record
ing his virtues and the good deeds, If
any, performed by him during his
earthly soJourn. 1t happened, how
ever, that an individual died who was
not considered to have been possessed
of any virtues whatever, and had never
performed any good deeds. Conse-
quently in his case the melancholy
obsequies were nearly being com
pleted in silence, when one of his coun-
trymen, raising his voice, said, in sol
emn tones:
Him was berry good smoker. =
Jury.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
LOVES FOREVER.

s.h.u must we really part foreverr'
cnne sashly spoken word had chilled her,
,1sx5asnfully she turned away
80 80 the soft speech whose potent sway
lad evening after evening thrilled her.
1,s,onsiye to the plaintive plea
''TTr Tbat certified his hearts endeavor,
che glanced at him disdainfully,
and cold as rolls the polar sea,
Der voice pronounced the word Forever !''
.ohl moan! With leaden feet
Trosn the veranda he descended,
r,aa ruefully the murky street
praving to find winding sheet,
And whatsoever with it blended.
ar.,s woe must ceaser' he said then laid
Ms hand upon a dagger straightwayi
raenl shudder! Then the blade
ms nocketed and tracks were made
Pack toward the cruel maiden's gateway.
form rushed out, four arms did lock
sfthey never meant to sever,
simultaneous labial shock,
And twenty minutes by the clock
Had marked the bounds OF Loves forever.
Boston Courier.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
cREMATED THEIR JOSS.
A Chinese Family Burns an Idol for BrIng-
ing had Luck.

A Chinese Family Burns an Idol for Bring-
ing bad Luck.
The corner of jackson and Eupont
streets witnessed as heathenish scene
recently as any four corners of China
town ever presented.
It was about 1890 o'clock in the fore-
noon and the narrow thoroughfares
were crowded, but the crowd made no
difference to the Mongols who gath
cred there to perform their heathenish
rites.
First bonfire was built in the middle
of the street, then big wooden idol
fully three feet tall was carried and
placed in the center of the flames.
Twenty-four bowls of rice were laid
out in circle about the fire; six bowls
of fat came next, and then four roasted
chickens.
Acrowd of Chinese gathered with un-
covered heads. First one salaamed to
the idol, then another, then all to-
gether. A tomtom was sounded until
those in the distance thought boiler
factory had started up near by.
The big idol grinned and grinned and
grinned, and did nothing but grin, albeit
| the flames were fast consuming his
godly person And as the idol grinned
the heather worshipers grinned, until
it became grinning match all around.
''Him bad luekee,' said Tim Chum,
who was asked to explain the queer
performance.
1t seems that the family of Bod Ding
Lee was consuming an old patron idol
of the family, because he brought iii
fortune on the house, so the patron lido
was burned alive. San francisco
Chronicle.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
The Tail of the Cabinet.

A Chicago man who has recently
been to Washington tells this story
with the understanding that he does
not vouch for it as being new, but SC
far as he is advised it is. AT meeting
of the cabinet last winter the secretary
of agriculture, Uucle Jerry Rusk, was
unusually late. As he came in another
member of the cabinet remarked jo-
cosely: Here comes the tail of the
cabinet" Uncle Jerry stroked his
beard, smiled, and replied in a very
cuorteous manner: True, but l notice
that you fellows depend n the tail to
keep the flies. of. Chicago Tribune.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
Dresses for Young Girls.

Pretty dresses for young girls are Of
pale pink coarse trepon de chine, shirred
at the waist under soft folded sash Of
pink surah, with long ends crossing at
the back. A thick ruche of whita
Chantilly lace is around the bottom of
the skirt. For wrap half long cape
of white Chautilly, with wired Mary
Stuart collar and a lace ruche on TIE
shoulders. The cape IL open at the
front and connected by two silver clasps
with nielle Ornamentation. Black
stockings and black shoes are worn
with this, and the white silk gloves
have lace tops embroidered in pipk silk
.-Chirnro Post
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12

Miss Breckenridge (of Virginia, to
her best young man) John, I'm
afraid you will have to drive back
home. Live left my ball-dress
there.
Her Best Young Man (>vho is driving
her to the county ball) -The-the mis-.
chief you have! My dear little girl
Why didn't you find it out before wee
come five miles through this Virginia
mud?
Miss Breckinri dge-Oh, did, John
knew it two hours ago, but I hated sc
much to trouble you.-Puck.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
PUNoENT PARAGRAPHS.

New York 'Shall we go the
beach?" Boston-''No; the waves are
too wild for me to associate with
Truth.
AS if He Had Any.-Jim-"I think
Bob is conceited." Harry-''Why SOP"
Jim-"He said he was going to blow his
brains Boston Democrat.
Miss Ugly Girl-"The whole affair
was so absurd that, l assure you, I
could hardly keep my countenance.
Miss Flip-"Why did you want to2"--
Baltimore American.
-''Isu't this your prayer book, Miss
Chaser?" ''Why, yes, thank you; it is.
How did you know. it, Mr.. BluntP"
''When took it up it opened at the
marriage service"
-Flattery.-Belle-"He said was
handsome. Bess (enviously) He
wouldn't have fattered you, l am sure,
if he knew that you didn't like fat
tery."-Yankee Blade.
Stars. -"What do you think of these
sliding roofs for theaters?" Capital.
When the stars on the stage are dull
you can see bright ones overhead
Brooklyn Eagle.
-''If your husband stays out so late
every night should think he would
suffer from loss of sleep" 20, he has
all day to sleep-he is serving on .
jury."-N. Y. Press,
-Jinks cit costs Waite pretty
steeply for board at his new place,
doesn't it?" Filkins-"Yes, but nothing
to what it costs him for his sideboard."
IN. Y. Herald.
-Wife-"Our little Willie ought to
have white flannel suit to wear at the
seashore, dear" Husband-"Then why
don't you send my old one out and have
# washed?"-Clothier and Furnisher.
She rowed with me one moonlight night,
And we are married now.
We row no more: we're altered quite;
Now we pronounce it row.
-Somerville Journal
-Papa-'T wonder what will be the
most durable color to paint our house. =
Maude-"Red, papa, red every timer
"Why do you think SOP" Look at old
Soaker's nose! 1t never fades, but
grows redder every year!'-Harrisburg
Telegram.
"A Lost Art had letter from
my son John to-day, Mrs. Briggs He
is studying to be civil engineer" 81
am very glad to hear it, Mrs Jones.
wish some of our young men would
study to be civil conductors. = Lowell
Citizen.
Warden (of insane asylumJ = This
poor woman imagines she is shopping
all the time. Sometimes she sits in ST.
lence for whole weeks" Visitor-"What
is she doing then?" Warden-'It is
supposed that she imagines she is watt
ing for the change Cloak Review.
Miss Guitar-"Are you a musician,
Mr. Phiol?" Mr.. Phiol (who practices
slightly on violin, in well-populated
district)-'I-I am afraid can not pass
on that, Miss Guitar. Opinion seems to
be divided on the question in my neigh.
borhood. Colorado Sun.
Their Next Scheme. .-Gazzam-''Do
, you know what the silver barons pro-
, posed to do after they have sold the prod
uct of their mines to the government?
Maddox-''No; what?' Gazzam-'They
will start balloon line and extract the
silver lining from the clouds. Epoch.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12

"A popular teacher in one of the
public schools has a tough time in
teaching the young idea how to shoot
correctly. She was laboring with a
young German boy when this conversa'
ton took place: Teacher-"What is
your fathers pationaIity?" Boy-''Oh,
he's carpenter" Teacher-"Where
was he born?" Boy-"Oh, he was
borned at my broder's gran'fader's
house. ."-Bu ffalo Inquirer.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
Ignorance is Bliss.

Charley has had such bad luck with
watches" said young Mrs Tocker. He
lost two because they got saturated"
Charley said they got soaked" re-
marked her mother.
81 know, but saturated is a prettier
word and means the same thing. These
rains are SO penetrating / suppose they
got into the works and rusted them. -
Washington Star.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
No Cruelty in Speed.

Lady (at horse race)-Don't you think
it is cruel to race horses that way this
hot weather?
Horseman-Race 'em how, mum?
making them go SO fast"
"Why, mum, the faster they go the
quicker they get through. " = Good
NaNvS
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
Enough for a Fortnight.-Jewel

Enough for Fortnight. .-Jeweler
-s'Going to the seashore, you say?''
Customer-''Yes; for a short stay" :"
Jeweler-''Better look at our fine as
sortment of engagement rings, sir
Customer latter examining the stock
-"Well, 1 think that five viii be suf
fcient to-day, Judge.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
The Girl Graduates Ciph er.

He-Why do girls at Madame de la
Modes school write young Foster notes
in French-to air their learning?
She-No; it's against the rules to
have beaux, and they don't want
madame to understand what they write.
=Indpe
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12
COURTSHIP.
A Glimpse Into a Paradise Where
All Is Sunshine and Love.

The DlG1 Ient Lover, the Confident Lover,
the Sudden Lover and the Lover Who
Always Does the Right Thing at
the Right Time.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12

He-This is very quiet corner Of
the park, isn't it?
She-I thought so until saw Youl
new hunting suit.-Munsey's Weekly.
The Bossier banner., 1891-11-12

There is newspaper story of man
out west who slept ia hours ION a
stretch" He was probably left hang
ing that long after the lvnching. -Buf.
falo EnquireE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-09-12

them 10 be governed and how 10 govern
themselves. Just wherein the uumar-
ricd woman i, by condition or expert
cnce, superior for such n duty 10
the mother Of a family, all thinga else
being equal, we DO not understand. II
the school board assume, In their de-
cree, that married women are No pre-
occupied with domestic duties that
they caunot perform the full duties Of
teachers, the assumption l. ~ radical
a. to be almost n unwarraated A. to
assume them otherwise incapable, AMI
looks like a ptetcxt 10 excuse au act Of
tyranny To prohibit the employment
Of teachers unable through any cause
whatsoever 10 perform teachcf's duty
fully and capahly Is proper But to
strain the reform beyond IT. legitimate
effect, by giving It n class application,
IA not In line with human rights or
true pfogreel.