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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
He Must Return Now.

WASHINGTON, d. O.. April 12.-Uom.
missioner Garter is in q quandry over
the illness of Hon. Waldo M. Potter.
register of the Fargo land office. Mr..
Potter is in New Orleans. and the som.
missioner received letter from him yes.
terday in which he declares that it would
be suicidal for him to attempt to reach
Fargo by the fifteenth instant. A phv.
sioisn's certificate to the same effect ac.
oompanied the letter. Potter obtained
leave of absence and went to New Or.
leans several weeks ego on account of
illness, but instead of imme-
diately recovering he became so much
worse that his life was for q time des.
paired of. HI asked an extension of his
leave of absence, but Commissioner Oar.
ter says that it cannot be granted unless
it is q case of life or death. The Sisse.
ton agency opens on the fifteenth and
there will be q great rush at the Fargo
and WATERFOWL land Offices. The regis
ter's presence is necessary and the com.
missioner telegraphed Mr.. Potter this
evening that he must reach Fargo by the
fifteenth if it is q possible thing. This
illness may cause q postponement of the
opening Of the reservation, or it may
necessitate the appointment of another
register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
~NIapIeton Gossip.

MAP1EToN, April 12.-[Speoial Dor
respondenoe. Mrs. J. J. Hull was
called to Grandin to the bedside of q
very sick brother.
Professor and Mrs. Miller were in
Oasselton last Saturday attending the
Teachers Reading circle.
Mrs. Jerry Martin and Mrs. Tom
Thompson started last night for st.
Cloud, Mimi, to attend q dying sister.
The germ Of q new sidewalk has
sprung into existence in the south part
OF town.
Robert Green who has been quite sick
is slowly recovering.
Prof. o. F. Miller will occupy Charles
Thompson's house during the summer.
Mr.. Jandell's brother, who accom-.
panied Frank to California, is back.
He left Frank there and doing nicely.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
BY R. II. COPELAND.
PHOTOGRAPHIC PLAQUES"
The Device That Is Absorbing the
Young Women Just Now.

The Device That Is Absorbing the
Young Women Just Now.
The girls have a new fad now. 1t is
called the photographic plaque" Like
all fads it has swept the homes Of the
young women like wildfre, andhas oc-
casioned no end OF sharp comment by
members OF the sterner sex who have
been mulcted Of dimes.
The photographic plaque" is an in
genious device OF q china firing con-
Germ, and it's purpose is financial gain
for this establishment. Pieces of card.
board, 1Ox1O inches in size, are dis.
tributed where they are likely to meet
a favorable reception. These pieces
OF card contain a circle in the center
a reserved space large enough for a re-
produced photograph. From the cir
conference OF this circle extend lines
to q larger circle, like spokes in a
wheel from the hub to the tire. The
spaces between these lines are for au-
tographs.
There are fifteen such spaces, and it
has been declared the proper thing for
q girl to get the autographs of fifty
OF her male friends written within,
An unwritten law in this fad DEGREES
that each autograph writer must pro.
duce a dime with his signature. When
all the spaces are full and each name
paid for the girl has SIS, and this SIS,
if sent to q certain place with the card
and the photograph OF the owner will
secure a china plaque with the picture
and autographs reproduced and fired.
1t is u great scheme for the gYls who
signatures are greatly in demand.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
GRAND P0RKs O0UNTY.

Milton: Miss n. E. Ingmundson
closed her school fof mi months vaos-
ton last Fridsy....R J. Mears Of
Audubon, MIMI, has leased the North
western hotel. 900 orn-To Mr.. and
Mrs Hohlbein. . daughter. 80. Married
Theodore Hayward 20 Jennie Gavin;
Robert Robinson to Elizabeth Rsdford.
Grand Forks: Hon. George b
Walsh has gone TO Washington 10 at
attend . meeting of the chairmen Of the
where national legislaticn will be the
subject Of consultation. Mr.. Walsh
thinks we'll Of the bill now in congress
TO establish national rules OF wheat
grading and inspection. His annual
report now complete. will disclose some
interesting facts as to where 30 cents Q
bushel profit on wheat. leak out be.
tween here and London.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
He wn. a WHISKY spo,ter,

ST. THOMAS, N. d. April IA shak.
ing up of liquor sellers here may be ex-
pected shortly. A few days ago a man
supporting to represent q Grand Forks
buelne IS house arrived here. He spent
most Of his time getting drunk. It now
turns out that he is q spotter and has
got evidence enough to convict several
parties who sold him flag producers. -
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
Cau b the Suckers.

VALLEY C17Y, N. D., April 11.-[Spe-
oial Telegram. - The suckers were
caught. A feb odor prevades the at
mospher of Valley City today.
Yesterday afternoon Q gang of
sports came down from
Buffalo and worked the town for about
$3.50. Bailey of Aberdeen and Alges
of Wshpeton are runners and arranged
q race. Bailey is . sure thing, and all
of the Valley City sports bet on . sure
thing. The race was thrown by Bailey
and the result is that nearly every house
in town had fish for breakfast.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
Popular solanoa,

He of Boston-"Prof. skihigh ID
going to lecture on sun spots to.
morrow"
She of Chicago-"well, if thought
he could tell a real, sure enough cure
for them, I'd go to hear him. / freck
le 80 easily."-Lifa.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
HOW TO TELL THE JAY.

Infallible Signs Whereby the Breed
May Always Be Known.
Signs of the jay abroad: He has a
quarrel with the ticket agent before
getting his ticket: he says goodbye to
every one in mailing distance before
getting on the train, and then says
the same thing through the win
dow; he leaves his final instructions
with the solemnity and Importance of
making a will; he asks the conductor
and all the passengers around him
twenty different times if they are sure
he is on the right train; he puts upthe
window, only to put it down again,
and then to hoist it up again; he finds
out all about his neighbours business;
he piles his valises around him like q
barricade; he prepares to take a nap,
but can't 20 to sleep for fear some
one will rob him; he begins to collect
his baggage and sits nervously on the
edge of the seat, for fear he will not
haye time to get out half an hour be.
fore the train reaches his station,
and, finally, at the end OF an hours
journey, when he reaches his destina-
ton and gets out, he PUSHES back aft.
er the train has started to pick up
something he had forgotten. The Jay
is a great traveller, adds Ingleside.'
"Is it true that you have been say
ing that schlankele here had stolen
your purse7"
81 did not go 80 far as to say that.
your Worship. All l said was that. if
schlankele had not assisted me in
looking for the purse, l should have
found Il again."-Vademecum fur Jur-
listen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
WALSH COUNTY,

Grafton: Born-To Nj. and Mrs. O.
g. jackson, Q SON. ga travelling man
named Edward Pearson received Q seri-
Gus out from q chisel in the hands of 0
lad with whom he was fooling in the
postoface. The chisel, q small half
round one, entered his groin about four
inches. He is reported to be recover
ing. It was entirely accidental. ...Jo
seph Deschenes was reelected mayor by
seventeen majority. ...A base ball oluo
has been organized.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16

Considered the Bchring sea Question.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE cabinet
meeting to-day was attended ty all the
members except Secretary Elkins and
Attorney General Miller. It is under
stood the Behring sea question was con.
sidered.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
win Extermiuate tho W.lve,.

RAPID CRY, s. D., April 12.-Stook.
men along the Cheyenne river have
inaugurated q war for the determination
of the wolves that are killing large
numbers of calves and colts. Ten
Russian wolf hounds have been
brought here from Tennessee to be used
in the hunt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
TRAIL

Hillsboro: Says The Banner: Sup
e%rintendent Kennedy has been offered
and accepted a professorship in the
State University. and will accordingly
go out of office on Sept. 1 next
when he resumes charge of his duties.
He accepted the position after q formal
tender on Wednesday. Trail county
will regret to lose his services.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
DIOKEY

Ellendale: A. B. Hoag of Cakes is .
candidate, 80 it is said, for railroad COM.
missioner. 80 The Tennis club has per.
fected arrangements for grounds for the
coming eason :. Business is booming
and the merchants are in q happy
mood.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
GRIGGS COUNTY,

Cooperstown: DR.. Beigstrom received
the news of the death Of his mother,
taS donate %aya' a fine ue1 corner 9yref lot to ot the odd
Fellows if they viii erect a two.story
brick building on it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
LaMOURE COUNTY.

=@Edgeley: The republican county COZ
vention will be held at LaMoure on
April 10. ....A lodge of A. o. U. W.
has been instituted here. -. The Sentinel
says that q number of new dwelling
houses are under way.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16

goose" The lakes in the vicinity of
Ipswich have as much as fifteen feet of
water in them.
RAISED A FOOT IN TWO DAYS.
PEMB1NA, N. D., April 12.-The Red
river raised one foot in two days. The
water is over the streets at Emerson.
No damage yet. Snow and rain are
falling today. .-"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
smel.er DESTROYED at Butte.

BUTTE, April IA disastrous fire
occurred here at 2 O'Clock this morning,
completely destroying the smelter of the
Butte and Boston company. The loss
is estimated at $3.50. 900; insurance
$500. 600.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
Charges Against Collector Norton.

SIOUX FALLS. s. D., April 12.-The
United States grand jury are investi-
eating charges preferred against Deputy
Collector John F. Norton of this city
that he secured the dismissal of the
cases against the ssloonists at the 1e-
quest OF the brewer here.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
BURLEI0H COUNTY.

Bismarck: The Tribune says: Ohas.
o. Hanson Of Slaughter was in the city
Thursday. He is running . threehing
crew and hes about four weeks work yet
ahead of him. He threshed three days
prior to Mondays storm. He says the
grain in shock is all right except the
outside, but the mice in some instances
have caused some damage. Mr.. Hanson
says an unusually large acreage will be
put in this year in that part Of the
county. ..Justus Bragg. Q former resi-.
dent Of Bismarck. has just died in Min.
neapolia.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
Yesterday. Races At Menphi,.

Yesterday's Races at Memphls,
M1MPH1s, April 12.-Rsces today:
Six Furlongs- Jim Head, won; Prince
Kinney, second; Parapeth, third. Time,
1871.
Halt Mile-KingL Lee. won; Ooquette,
second; Revenue, third. Time, 56614.
Nine FurlonRs-Riley, won; First
Lap. second; Faithful, third. Time,
084.
Seven Furlongs-sult Ross wop,
Rosemount second, Costa RIGA third.
1ime-1:38
One Mile-Marie K won, Foxhall
second. Sunnybrook. third. Time
1864.
Six and Q HALF Furlongs-Red Prince
won, Van 6eant second, Powers third.
Time-1:354.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
NELSON COUNTY.

Lakota: About 100 books have been
placed in the school library. The
News has started q voting contest for
the most popular candidate for county
superintendent Of schools. News
Turnie Baird, while wading in the
slough by the courthouse last Tuesday.
stepped into Q hole and suddenly disap-
peared from view. Several gentlemen
ran to his assistance, but he managed to
gain his footing and made rapid tracks
for home. It was q cool bath, and
Turnie will always remember it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
The News From Over the State Con,
densed and Made Interesting
by Towns.
BARNES COUNTY.

Sanborn: Down By the Sea was pro-
duoed by the Us last Saturday evening
to q large and appreciative audience.
Mrs. Bessie Starr Keefer delivered an
eloquent temperance lecture to q large
audience on Thursday evening.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
RANSOM

Lisbon: E. @. Bronson, q former
business man of Lisbon, has been in
dicted for the murder of Banker Mead,
at Waupacs, VISTA drama is to be
given some time next month by home
talent. The proceeds will go toward
buying instruments for the band. 80. E.
A. Lucia is suffering from a lame arm,
the result Of jumping from q fast moving
train.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
Waiting for tho Day.


BRowN's VALLEY, Mimi, April a.
Two companies of Major Barnald's
cavalry left this morning for White Rock
and Cottonwood lake. These two points
command the eastern and northern
boundary lines. The infantry are al
ready stationed, and the men deployed
one mile and q half apart to guard the
entire line of 40 miles around the re.
serve. Officers are in charge of squads
of twenty men each. On the fifteenth
the watches of all the officers will be ex.
actly together. and at 10 O'Clock a vol
ley will be fred at Browns Valley, This
will be the signal, and it will 60 around
the line of the entire reservation by sue
cessive reports, like q flash of electricity
on the wire, so there will not be more
than two minutes difference in the time
of starting between any two points.
The crowds are increasing. Nearly
100 men left here for the north along
Lake Traverse this morning. Some
went to Wheaton and some to White
Rock and points on the 500 road along
the northern boundary. Many will at
tempt to CROSS Lake Traverse to the
rich basin lands. There are two very
large islands and many smaller one in
Lake Traverse and these are already CO.
cupied by campers who will take adj
vantage Of the long stony points that
run out into the lake to reach the reser-
walton. Shore locaters are hustling but
the crowds are good Iatured and show
q disposition to make the rush on their
own hook.
RAIN HAS NO TERRoRs o EN-.
WATERFOWL, s. d., April 12.-Rain
has been a steady down pour, but fol-
the Sisseton boomers the rain has nc
t%errors. Their ardor is not M to
be chilled by the m, isture.
It is a curious sight to see
them sitting on the edge Of the sidewalk
covered with tarpau ms. With the ex'
ception Of the rising and falling Of their
coverings as they breathe there is very
little to show that resolute human souls
ore underneath the wrappipgs. 1t is
common report that snugly slowed away
in the pockets of some Of those in the
line are soldiers d. clsrations by the
hundred, but the ruling received from
the department knocks all the aspira-
tions of the would be soldiers
friends in the head. Powers of attorney
have been bought up by spectators who
have hired men to stand in the line hop
ing to file soldiers declarations all in a
bunch. but the government, in the
interest of the soldiers on the
ground, baked the fraud As each man
passes in to file he can make his own fl
ing; then he can file one soldiers de-
claration after which if he has any more
declaratories to file he must take
the end of the line and await his
turn before he can offer another filing.
The march Of squatters to the reserva
ton has begun in earnest. Surveyors
have put up land marks for those who
have engaged them to locate them
on the reservation. The surveyors will
be with their parties Ffiday and
in the rush, dropping each mar on his
claim as he proceeds towards the center
of the land. =
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
R1nHLAHn COUNTY.

Fairmount: Rev. Yeatman and family
have departed for Washington, where
thew will reside. Another hotel would
do q thriving business.
Wahpeton: Mrs. William Como,
died in Minneapolis and her RENAME
were brought to this city for burial.
The Times this week entered its four.
teenth year....O n. Smith has taken
charge of the Windsor hotel. i. Miss
.Kittie Griggs announces herself Q can
didate for county superintendent oI
schools.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
STEELE

Hope: The Pioneer was ten years
old last week and it came out in bright
colors celebrating the event. A fine
write up Of the city and its business
men appeared in this issue. The Pho.
neer is q lively paper.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
MoHENRY COUNTY.

Towner: The independent says:
Seymour Camp of Mouse River, was in
Towner the early part of the week. Mr..
Camp informs us that the 500 com
psny will extend their road from
Valley City westward this summer,
passing through Willard in this county,
and crossing the Great Northern at
Granville. MI. Camp confidently OK
poets that Willard will be made the end
Of 0 division and that Q round house will
be built there this summer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
Will Return With Mrs. Hill

Will Return With Mrs. Hill.
ST.. PAUL, April 11.-President Hill
and q party of friends leave tonight on
a Great Northern special for the Pacific
coast. Hill will proceed to California
for the purpose OF bringing home Mrs.
Hill, who has been wlntering on the
slope,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
Tr,ed to Blow Up a Magistrate.

Tried to Blow Up a Magistrate.
PARIS, April 10.-A rim oylin.or filed
with gun powder exploded on the
window sill of q house occupied by q
magistrate at Oompigne today. The
windows were shattered and the house
was otherwise damaged but nobody was
hurt. The magistrate recently imposed
severe sentences on poachers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
FOSTER

Darlington: The Knights of Pythias
band gave q very successful concert last
Tuesday evening. 900. Rev. Van Camp,
formerly of this place, is now stationed
at Ohurch's Ferry.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
One Year.in the Pen.

BISMARCK, April 11.-[Special Tele.
gram. ]-The United States court ad.
journed today. Old Man Walter Devers,
70 years old, was indicted by the grand
jury for attempting to obtain Q pension
for Mexican wal services rendered by
his brother-in-law, Joseph jackson,
whom he supposed was dead, was SEN
fenced to the Sioux Falls penitentiary
for one year, Devers has q broken. leg,
is very feeble and cannot walk. jack
son, instead Of being dead. is alive and
receiving apension for both Mexican war
and the civil war services. Dever's
crime was discovered in the pension de-
partment at Washington.
The case of Smith Va. the Queen In
surance company in which q verdict
was directed by Judge Thomas in the
C'nited States court today is of great
importance to insurance companies.
Smith sustained q loss two years ego
and refused upon q disagreement with
the company to arbitrate and then sued.
The court decides first: The condition
VI b pU1lCy VI 4ubut8uC0 requiring tubt
the parties shall ASCERTAIN the
amount of loss and on fail
ure to agree shall submit
the question 60 arbitration; that no
action shall be commenced in the courts
until such ascertainment or appraisal ie
q condition precedent to the right of the
sured to recover his claim in the
courts. and in sue, action plaintiff must
first show q perft finance or waiver of
such condition before he can recover. :,
Second-Such condition is not void.
As in conflict with section 95s
Of the. OWL code Of Dakota providing
that . condition restricting . party's
right to prosecute his claim In the Judi.
cial tribunals is invaded.
Third-The plaintiff must show In the
event Of his failure TO prove . compli-
ance with or waive of euch condition.
that he has done all in his power to fur
nish such evidence. and this at least
necessitates that he show Q willingness
to arbitrate and the naming Of Q person
to represent him on such board Of arbi.
tration.
The case was dismissed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
RasiDg Torrents.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 12.-The ap.
pslling character Of the floods in north.
ern Mississippi is just beginning to be
realized. Hundreds of lives have been
lost. Last night one man rowed several
miles in the dark on . raft with nine
teen bodies that he had picked up. The
floods came suddenly and none were
prepared. Sixteen small streams in
northern Mississippi became raging tor
rents within . few hours and
swelled the already full banks
Of the Coosa and Tombigbee
rivers into inland seas. All sorts Of
crafts are being improvised to 60 TO the
rescue Of the survivors who are perohed
on the highest ground without food Q,
shelter. The loss Of property is inoal.
culable ct present. There 10 no exsg.
geeation. however. in the statement that
e will be over Q million dollars.
THE "J1M" Is RAGING LIKE MAD.
ABERDEEN. g. d., April 12.-Rain has
been steadily falling since early morn
ing, and the prospects are good for III
continuance. No seeding Of consequence
has been done, and none can be done
fer . good many days on account Of the
deep mud. The grade and bridge over
the James river ct Eaton has been
washed away, and the expensive grade
and improvements ct Hecla and other
points are in great and imminent
danger. The "Jim" has not been on
such q rampage for years, and Thousands
of acres of bottom lands are under . foot
or more of water. All the old lake beds,
sloughs, draws, etc, are fuller than 9
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THE W
| Summary Of Important Events
OF the Week in the North
western States.

j. IL. Hamilton Postmaster at Morricourt.
WASHINGTON, April IA. B. Hamil.
ton is appointed postmaster at Merri.
court, Dickey county, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
VIII Erect a SYNAGOGUE.

GRAND FORKS, April 1.-THE trust
ees Of the congregation Of Israel have
purchased two lots on which q syna
ooQue will be el ected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
National League Games.

National League Games.
The National League season opened
yesterday. Following is the result of
games:
Cincinnati, 5; Ptttsburg, z. Louisville, s.; Cleve-
land, 2. st. Louis, 10; Chicago, Il. Baltimore, s.,
Brooklyn. 13. Washington, 4; Boston. IA.
Philadelphia, 4; New York, S.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-04-16
Joseph Dietrich Assign, at Bismarck

Joseph Dietrich Assigns at BIsmarck.
BISMARCK. April 10.-[Special Tele-
gram. Joseph Dietrich, commission
merchant, has assigned to Dan Williams
for the benefit of his creditors. Nj.
Dietrich is one of the Oldest residents in
this city and is an honorable and up
right business man.