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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Berthold Indians.

Ernest Hopkins, whose Indian name is
Little Elk, and who is now employed in
the LEADER Office, visited Ft. Berthold lest
week and conversed with several Indians
there relative to Sitting Bulls death. Near.
ly every one expressed himself glad that
Sitting Bull had been removed, as they be-
lieved he had caused more trouble and
cost the government more money than all
the Mandans, Rees and Gros Ventres COM
bined. OF course, there were few who
sympathized with the old warrior, but this
is not strange when we consider how many
pale faces there are who entertain similar
expressions. He also says that the Berth
old Indians take no stock in the Messiah
craze, and will never be ledinto the Ghost
dance farce. Ernest Hopkins ia full-blood
Rec Indian, intelligent and fairly well edu-
Gated, and is good type-setter. he pre-
sides with considerable skill at the piano
or organ, is quiet, unassuming in his de-
meanor, and is highly respected by all
who know him. He is satisfied from the
conversations he had with his people on
the reservation that all rumors concerning
uneasiness among those Indians are circu-
lated without the least foundation, and fol-
q malicious purpose. He says that some
Eve OF six weeks ago half dozen Sioux
visited the indians at the mouth OF the
Little Missouri, and attempted to get up a
dance, and a few of the Mandans and Gros
ventres Joined in for the purpose of hav-
ing little fun, and to see what sort of
dance the "ghost dance" was. To their
great surprise they found it was just about
the same as the "buffalo dance," which
nearly all Indians. indulge in during the
summer months. The Sioux finding that
they could elicit no interest in their per-
formance among the Berthold Indians, cut
their visit short and returned to the Stand
ing Rock agency, since which time no at
tempt has been made nor thought given
TO the "Ghost dance" nonsense. The
Berthold Indians have too much sense to
be carried away with Messiah craze, and
they are now, as they have always been,
peaceable, quiet and industrious people.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03

instead of an unseemly fight for mere per-
sonal supremacy, 1t will be united front
for party victory-a victory that will re-
dound to the credit of North Dakota-a
victory to which every republican may re-
joice in having, in at least small way,
contributed. 1t is perhaps useless to e1-
press desire for the entire absence of
Doodle, but the Tribune does hope that, if
Doodle is used, the result may prove the
judiciousness of its distribution-in which
event the Tribune will forevermore have
an abiding faith in that old adage "the end
justifies the means."-Bismarck Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03

About seven years ago corpulent Da-
kota Sioux, who looked like backwoods
Methodist Bishop, sat at the tail of farm
er's wagon on windy eminence near Bis
marok peddling his autograph for one
dollar and fifty cents apiece.
The spectacle of this celebrated chief
tain and warrior turning an honest dollar
and half by the pursuit of literature with
the aid of stylographic pen, was watch
ed with interest by crowd of observers
and purchasers.
Among the group were Ulysses 8. Grant,
Philip II. Sheridan, Carl Schurz, Wm. Max
we'll Evarts, dozen Senators and Con-
gressmen of the United States, half doz-
On British noblemen, twice as many Berlin
bankers and German professors, and a
miscellaneous gathering of railway Presid-
ents, fnanceiers, Journalistic, sensation hun
ters from two continents. It was as if the
world was assembled to witness the final
act of the American red mans submission
to all-conquering civilization. Tho British
aristocracy and the spectacled German
professors bought Sitting Bulls signature
with avidity, and the saturnine captive in
the cart pocketed the cash with placidity.
Sitting Bull had been brought from
Standing Rock agency to decorate the pro-
gress of Mr.. Henry Willard across the con-
tinent over the completed Northern Paci-
fic Railroad. That morning the cruel and
crafty Sioux had taken his first ride behind
locomotive. That day, for the first time
in his life, he saw white settlement big
enough to be called city. Having beheld
the supposed subjugation of the stubborn
est spirit that the red race has produced
for half century, the procession moved
on toward the remoter west leaving Sitting
Bull, or Tatanka Yotanke, safe and harm
less within the lines. The ciyilizing wave
had swept over him and subdued him.
The hero who is publicly seen peddling his
own former greatness to anybody with q
dollar and half to invest in that commod-
ity, is no longer much of . mystery or q
terror.
Such was the aspect of Sitting Bull in
1888. Since then he has given the United
States Government no end Of trouble, and
day before yesterday he died as he had
lived, the armed enemy of the race he hat
ed.
There are two ways Of looking at this
remarkable savage. He was pest or
patriot according to the point of view. A
treacherous, murderous, merciless outlaw,
an enemy Of progress and civilization.
Sitting Bull was one of those Indians who
are good Indians only when they are dead
Indians. Willy as diplomatist, fierce as
q berserker, patient and implacable as
Hannibal, born leader of men, he was
the last great champion Of his own people
against an aggressor and oppressor whom
in his philosophy it was honor TO deceive
land glory to destory.S York Sun.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Another Fire.

The large two-story frame residence of
T. ]. Sevals, located three miles northeast
of Washburn, was destroyed by fire
Wednesday evening. The fire must have
originated in the upstairs part of the
building, as we understand the entire roof
of the structure was in flames when it was
discovered. The fire was 80 far advanced
and made such rapid progress that the
family succeeded in saving but very few
articles of furniture from the lower rooms.
Mr.. Sevals had left home that morning,
and was in Bismarck at the time of sthe
fire. The. estimated loss on building and
Household stuff is about 81 500, with no in
surance. The house was one of the largest
and best constructed farm residences in
Mclean county,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03

According to the state auditors report
Mclean county owes the state 81, 1859 de-
linquent taxes. This is another item OF
indebtness of which the people have never
been notified. As near as we can ascer-
tain, however, this amount of delinquent
taxes due the state has accrued in conse.
quence Of the railroad company's refusal
TO pay taxes upon it's lands, which II
claims we're not assessable. The auditor
very wisely recommends the appointment
of a commission ito settle and adjust with
each county the amount of delinquent
taxes due the state, giving to each county
credit for such amounts as by law they are
entitled" If counties are allowed abate.
ments on account of illegal sales and as
easements, then Mclean county ought to
be able to wipe out this item of its indebt'
1nAss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Choice Lands for Sale

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
la, range 80, and two sections in town
ship 145, range 80, which will be sold in
whole or in subdivisions, as desired, on
the following liberal torms:
The conditions of the sale of the 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
AOA ono uNdIAO0 EdAu0 dO VuO oAA1A0 VI W.
livery. Such payments to be continued
from year to year until the aggregate sum
for which the land is sold. and 8 per cent
annual interest, is fully paid, with the con-
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 z per cent
interest. I 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 SATTERLUED.
Washburn. N. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
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. If taken separately they would cost
s.. This is certainly 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, $1.7O 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, 1891-01-03

For the benefit Of our friends, the LEAD.
rs viii state that b. n. Copeland was ad.
mitted to the bar at Bismarck last Wednes-
day. We don't intend, however, to prac-
tice law for living.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Notice of Homestead Final Proof.

Land Office at Bismarck, n d., Nov. l3, 1890
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
proof will be made before the register and re-
ceiver at Bismarck, n. p, on January g. 1891, viz
JOSEPH NUDhEMAN,
for the neA sec. 8, township 143 H., range 50 W.
9th r. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz:
John Merry, David Axelrod, Israel Schenck
Michael Schenck, all OF Falconer, N. u.
n0v22dec27 +. $. NEAL, Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Notice Of Homestead Fina, Proof

'tftst:=--.s-. w. sssa e. xs-r1
U. s. Land Office at Bismarck, n d., Dec. 30, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice OF his Intention to make
final proof In support Of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the register and re-
ceiver at Bismarck, N. DION February 10th, 1891,
viz:
MICHAEL. SCIIENCK,
For the nw4 section "a, township lag, range 81.
He names the following witnesses to prove hSs
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz:
Joseph Nudlcman, Solomon Nudieman, Hans
Fritz, Nochim Katz. all OF Washb,lrn, N. d.
K. $. NEAL. Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Local Brickbats.

Local Brickbats.
FOR SALE H3o5 @R TRADE.
One good work horse and harness
Inquire of Laurence Casselman, at court
house, Washburn, N. D.
For late telegraphic news read inside.
The choicest lot of candies, nuts and
E'canned goods in the city can be found at
T. Fitzgerald's.
The LEADER will take coal, wood, oats,
wheat, or any other farm product on sub
scription.
A. B. Rohrer, of Hancock, went to Bis
marck this morning. s--4--s~4-4-.. ]
John E. Allen represented Conkling in
Washburn yesterday.
B. F. Long, assessor-elect for the Sd dis
trict, was in town Wednesday.
A. n. wahl of Ingersol was transacting
business in the city yesterday.
Henry Carter of Coal Harbor returned
last Saturday from business trip to Bis
marck.
The Washburn school closed yesterday,
but we understand the vacation will be q
short one.
The old county board of commissioners
is in session to-day winding up its years
business.
Prof. Wells has been in town several
days familiarizing himself with the duties
of county auditor.
Judge Heath, Sam Allen and A. p. Thy
berg were lookers-on at the ball on Friday
night of last week.
Geo. E. Adams, the lonely and mild-eyed
bachelor of Painted Woods, came up
Thursday on business with the Washburn
mill
P. w. Anderson and John NJ. Samuelson,
of Weller, participated in the surprise
dance given Miss Ward at the Merchants
last evening.
s. N. Willborg was the lucky holder Of
ticket 9Ss, which drew the music box at
Geo. L. Robinson's drawing, which took
place Dec. oath.
John G. Benson, register of deeds-elect,
will oficiate as clerk at the Merchants dur
ing the absence of John Satterlund in the
legislature this winter.
Although the thermometer indicates 18
degrees above zero, our eyes are feasted
upon about the only snow we have had
this season-just enough to cover the
ground.
Representative Satterlund, accompanied
by Sheriff Fitzgerald, went to Bismarck
yesterday. Mr.. Satterlund will remain in
the capital city and be on hand at the
opening of the legislature next Tuesday.
August johnson, who has been working
at the printers trade in the Mail Office of
this place for the past two years, took
passage on the stage this morning for
Bismarck. We hope the "boys" on the
Tribune will give August show.
The Bismarck Commonwealth has passed
the first year of its existence. From
the start the Commonwealth has been a
creditably conducted sheet, and has made
hosts of friends in all political parties for
its manly and fearless advocacy of its
principles. In its future career the LEAD
1R wishes the Commonwealth that success
It so we'll deserves.
The many friends of Miss Jennet Ward
in this village gave her a surprise party
last evening at the Merchants, in which
about twelve couples participated. Miss
Ward has given such general satisfaction
during the time she has taught the Wash
burn school, that we understand the school
board has engaged her services for another
term. She left on this mornings stage for
her home at Bismarck, but will probably
return about the first of February.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03

John Smith, the Berthold interpreter,
went to Bismarck on Thursday after
another cargo of provisions.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
FOR SALE, Or TRADE.

One good work horse and harness
Inquire of Laurence Casselman, at court
house, Washburn. N. D.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-26
New Suits Filed

Samuel Lyons VS.. Paulina Boyer and
julius Beyer-Plaintiff alleges that he
sold defendants on June l3, 1890, a GER
tain piece Of real estate for $1,000, of
which sum $500 was paid, and three
promissory notes for 500 each given,
payable i'm twelve, eighteen and
twenty-four months; that the first
note is past due and no part Of it has
been paid. Plaintiff therefore asks
that the land be sold and the first note
satisfied, and that the balance be held
in payment of the two other notes
when they become due.
Thomas ID. StmsOn VS.. SpOOner II.
HOwell-Suit TO recover 81 $50 on aC-
count Of goods sold and delivered to
defendant.
j. J. Fay, jr., & Co. VS.. Spooncr r..
IIOwell-Suit to recover S9,7Ol on a
prOmisSOry note.
Guarantee Loan and Trust Co. VS.
Cynthia Patterson and William Patter
sOn-Suit for foreclosure of mortgage
and TO recover the sum OF $3.50.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-26

The Superior Court
The following cases were heard by
Judge Wynn yesterday;
A. NJ. Douglas VS.. Charles Douglas
Default entered ON motion of G. A.
Clark.
Tacoma Electric Supply Co. VS.. J. c.
Lighthouse ct al.-Demurrer TO plain.
tilfs' complaint Oyerruled and defend
ant allowed twenty days to answer.
Goddard VS.. Warner-Dismissed at
cost Of plaintiff on motion Of Il. G
Newman.
j. E. Smith VS.. f. b. Hill ct al.-De
murrer Oyerruled and defendant al
lowed five days to answer.
Alexander Young ct al. VS.. W. NJ
braugh-Demurrer Overruled and
defendant allowed five days to answer
FdiThaven Land Co. VS.. II. g. JOr
dan ct al.-Demurrer of defendant
j. p. De MOttos, overruled and eX
cepted to and defendant files answer
Whittier, Fuller & Co. VS.. j. =. ID,
MattOs-Demurrer interposed by de
fendant Ovcrruled and exception
taken and defendant allowed unit
Wednesday next to answer.
William Henaway VS.. Thomas Il
Loy-Demurrer Of defendant to plain
tiff's amended complaint OyerruleC
and excepted. Defendant allowed
three days to answer.
Mitchell VS.. Mitchell-Suit for di
YOrcc
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-26
The Nevada Senator Paints a
Rosy Picture of the
White Metal
What Free Silver Coinage Will
Mean TO the Great Mass
of People
The Industrious Can Have the
Necessaries and Many
Luxuries of Life

NEW YORK, July 25-In the course
Of "A column letter on the effects OF
free silver coinage in the United States,
Senator Stewart, OF Nevada, paints
this rosy picture: Let silver be re-
stored and the volume Of real money
increased and prosperity will follow as
the light Of day follows the rising sun.
Prices will rise and the producers of
wealth will be rewarded by the en-
hanccd value of the fruits OF their
toll. The value Of farms and farm
products will be enhanced and agri-
culturiSts can pay Off their mortgages,
support their families and educate
their children.
Stocks will rise, people will have
money 10 buy them aud stock ex-
changes will be oycrrun with business,
with filling increasing orders from peo-
pie who Will be encouraged 10 buy be-
cause the prices are advancing. Busi-
ness will be active and the mer-
chant will prosper because the people
are prosperous. All who are industri-
Gus can supply themselves with the
ucccssarics and many of the luxuries
Of life and pay cash on delivery.
Even the surdid usurcr will be ben
ehttcd, as the danger Of loss by the
bankruptcy Of his debtors will be re-
moved. Safe security will be ample
at reasonable interest. because men Of
enterprise can afford 10 borrow money
to invest in property and pay good in
tcrcst when property is advancing in
,yg.,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-26
CRoFTER CoLoNIsT5
British Columbia Secures a Big Loan
from England

British Columbia Secures a Big Loan
from England
OTTAWA. July 2j-AleX Begg, agent
Of the British Columbia government
in Scotland has returned from Eng
land and is in Ottawa. He states he
has made arrangements with the
British government for a loan OF
c1JO.OOO for colonization purposes.
This will be advanced In sums as re-
quired and repaid by the British Co
lumbia government, who In turn Will
collect it by installmcnt from settlers.
They get three years In which TO repay
the loans, not having to pay anything
for the first five years. The scheme
provides for the settlement Of about
GOOO crofters and fishermen.
From e120 10 elJO will be expended
on each family, and a syndicate is
being formed in England TO carry on
fishing and mining operations in Brit
ish Columbia toalford employment for
settlers.
They will ask the Dominion govern.
ment 20 locate them and assist in de.
velOping the fisheries Of the coast
The scheme yet lacks the confirmation
Of both governments. but Begg is OF
opinion that 10 will be secured. lie
reported today 20 Robson, the premier
Of British Columbia, who is here.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-26

Company f have received their new
uniforms.

Company f have received their new
uniforms.
Judge Winn's decision in the con-
solidation case will be given on Mon
day.
A number Of gamblers were fined $40
each by Justice Mount yesterday for
conducting gambling games.
The county examination of teachers
will be held Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, August 13, II and 10.
The board of county commissioners
will be in session next Monday, and
will likely award the ditching contract
near Lynden. They will sit as a board
of equalization the first Monday In
August.
County Superintendent G.. b. Johns
ton has returned from holding eX'
aminations of pupils throughout the
county, who have completed the com
mon school course. He reports q
marked improvement, in not only the
school houses, but the quality OF WORK
done.
The Whatcom County Teachers in
stitute will be held in the Columbia
school house August to l3. Al
elaborate program has been PREPARED
| by Superintendent Johnston and somt
of the most distinguished educators
OF the state will be present.
Dellinger's new rotary engine is tC
be followed by pump that will solve
the problem of perpetual motion. II
will run, IL is claimed, until IL wears
out and that is as much as could be
expected of almost anything. What
! more can be expected OF itY
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-26
LYNCHED BY A MOB
A Tramp Murderer in Montana Sum
manly Strung Up

A Tramp Murderer in Montana Sum
manly Strung Up
HELENA, July 25-Last night Joseph
Clancy was foully murdered in his sa-
loon in Billings by tramp whose
name is unknown. From what can be
gathered the tramp was noisy and
QuarrclSomc and Clancy mildly remon-
-tratcd with him, whcreupOn the man
picked up heavy mallet, used for tap
ping beer kegs, and struck Clancy on
the left temple, knocking him down
aud finishing his work with another
violent blow upon the back OF the
prostratc mans head. lie then went
To the till, and finding no money there,
demanded money from "A bystander,
who gave the fellow seycnty-iiye cents,
when he ran out the back door OF the
saloon but was soon arrested.
Public feeling runs high against the
hobo element, who are pretty numer-
Gus, and a tramp roundup is on the
program, as the excitement is intense
| That town has been Oyerrun by tramps
and hard characters for the past
month Lest week a woman was as
~aultcd for refusing 20 furnish a
couple with food.
Later lon the night a mob took the
prisoner from the Jail and hung him
| 10 telegraph pole. Sheriff Ramsey
refused TO give up the keys % the jail
and was caught and held a prisoner
while the mob broke In the jail and
! took tho victim out. No clew 10 his
| identity has been found out.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-26
Mines OF MONTE CRISTO
A Great Mining District That
Will Compare With Those
of Montana
An Old Time Prospector Tells
of the Improvements
Taking Place
A Road Being Built From
the Sauk River Into
the Mines

W. Mcdonald, tough, wlry, good
natured little man, and an esteemed
resident of this city, was passenger
on the Wasco last evening. He came
up from Anacortes, and had just re-
turned from the Monte Christie min
ing district. When asked about the
prospects Of that district, he said that
Monte Christie would, in a few years.
compare fayorably with Helena and
Butte. They are building good road
to the mines, which has already
reached the forks of the Sauk. When
asked whether he had found any val
liable prospects lately, he said the
mountains were Overrun with
prospectOrs, and man had to
be right on hand TO get any
thing, as everything for miles
around would be Immediately taken
up. "Talk about crowded streets, -
said he, there are more people i'm the
mountains than there are in the towns.
Anybody at all inclined that way has
abundant time for prospecting now -
Mr.. Mcdonald is one of the pioneers
of this city and was in charge Of the
improvements along the water front
when Judge Edwards was cOmbing the
beach for lumber to house the first
newspaper. lie has been prospecting
since '62 and is familiar with the
mineral wealth Of the country from
Montana to the Olympics. He has
been through the various passes Of the
Cascades and is very decided as TO the
route to be chosen by the Great
Northern, believing, Of course, that
Fairhaven is TO be the terminal point
and that the matter will be settled
tyit hin a fovy 1aUg