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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
THE COLONEL HAD HIM.
He Knew All About, Lincoln ant
Wasn't to Be Fooled. a.

He Knew All About, Lincoln and
Wasn't to Be Fooled. a.
Colonel sterrepp is a texas news
paper man and q great reader OF
standard matter. Not long ago
he met a young fellow who beat him
out on a question of biblical history
and the Colonel sought to get even.
"That boy of yours" he said to the
young fellows father, els a bright
one, but I guess I downed him."
"How?" inquired the father with q
good deal Of curiosity.
"Well. ]. vent home after he faxed
me out aAtfat biblical point and read
SupLoRps.a aPeioponnesian ,war-dd
you ever hear of the Peloponnesian
war;"
The father said he had, and the
Colonel looked disappointed.
"And," he resumed, ~ came at him
on it the next time I had q chance,
and by thunder, sir, he told me he
had not only heard of it, but had
studied about it in his school. Say,
did you eyer hear of the Peloponne-
sian war when you were a boy?"
The old gentleman confessedtha he
had and again the colonel looked
hurt.
eyes," he went on, che not only
said that, but he asked me if I knew
that Lincoln hadgot some of theideas
of his famous Gettysburg speech
from the orations delivered on that
war, and that's where I hadhim," ex-
claimed the colonel, with q broad
smile of triumph.
"How?" inquired the father.
"Why, sir,"' and the colonel's face
glowed. ~ know all about that
country in Illinois where Lincoln got
his learning and there amt a man in it
ever heard of the Peloponnesian
war;"
The Colonel's argument was ire
sistible and the father had to confess
it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
AF,sh with Electrical, Pawer.

NJ. D'Arsonval has been studying
the gymnotus electricus, of which b
possesses a specimen capable of emit.
ing a current, or rather q discharge,
OF 100 volts and 2 amperes, which
can be made to magnetic an electo-
magnet. The electrical apparatus is
underneath the animal, the positive
terminal being at it's head and the
negative at its tail. In striking it's
prey it folds itself into the arc Of q
circle completes an electric circuit
through the body of the doomed
animal. The gymnotus is found in
ssme OF the South American rivers.
and is ordinarily five or six feet in
length, although occasional srd-
mems are found very much larger
Engineering Magazine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
Much for Little.

The publishers of the Saint Paul Weekly
Pioneer Press have just announced a remark
able campaign offer. They. will send the
Weekly Pioneer Press to any address in the
United States or Canada from now to jan
uary LIST for twenty-five cents. In order to
make 1t more convenient for subscribers
Stamps will be accepted in payment. If
You are not already a subscriber to this
most excellent family paper you cannot do
better than avail yourself of this offer.
Send it to your friends. Anybody would
appreciate a great Weekly Newspaper dur
ing the campaign and election. All the
great Issues of the campaign will be treated
lars ofthe liberal offers they make to those
who obtain new subscribers for them will
be sent on application.
Address all communications to Pioneer
Press Co., Saint Paul. MINI.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

A SCIENTIFIC exchange says that "a
process for distilling brandy from
bananas has been invented by DR..
Pringle of jamaica" Was not the
banana skin dangerous enough to
footing before? And could not Jamaica
have been satisfied with her prime
article OF rum? Really, this seems to
be crowding the mourners.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

A KENTUCKY newspaper deplores tho
decadence of county court day, a day
that used to be an event in the life of
the commonwealth. The county seat
was crowded when court convened,
the jockey and horse-swapper did q
thriving business and gamblers and
fakirs were in their glory, but sump-
tuary laws and restrictive ordinances
have done away with all that, the
dime museum features of the day have
been driven intolback alleys and thus
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
500 Reward 500.

learn that there is atl asst one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its stages.
only positive cure known to the medical frater
nifty. Catarrh being q constitutional disease. re-
Quires q constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
on the blood and mucous surfaces 81 the system
thereby DESTROYING the foundation Of the dis.
up the constltut!on and assisting nature in do.
ing. its work. The proprietors have 60 much
Hum Hundr e II Dollars eIsss' for p any ca sa' that hat il fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address.
F.. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. o.
AESold tHaOruREists, TOO, - -,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

The extent to which civilization has
been carried into Africa is indicated
by the fact that the Zulu singers who
are now interesting London have
seventy-seven English songs in their
repertoire, and are particularly fond of
rendering "Bid Me Discourse and
"Annie Laurie" 1t may be, however,
that, like the wild men from Borneo
and Circassian girls Of the dime muse
ums, these dark-skinned artists are
native products of Great Britain or
Ireland.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

Syrup"

We are six in fam
AFarmer at lily. We live in a
.a--.. place whsre we are
Eoo'"' e~a subject to violent
Says: Colds and Lung
Troubles. I have
used German Syrup for six years
successfully for Sore Throat, Cough,
Cold, Hoarseness, Pains in the
Chest and Lungs, and spitting-up
of Blood. I have tried many differ
ent kinds of cough Syrups' in my
time, but let me say to anyone want
ing such amedicine-Germa Syrup
is the Best. That has been my ex-
perience. If you use it once, you
will 60 back to it whenever you
need It. It gives total relief and il,
a quick cure. My advice to every
one suffering with Lung Troublesis
Try it. You will soon be con-
WINGED. In all the families where
your German Syrup
Is used we have no John
trouble with the r-..Lu.
Lungs at all. It is
the medicine for this .
country. 8
G. G. GREEN. Sole Man'fr. Woodbuly.HL
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
How to Take a Sweat.

People who take camphor, ipecacu.
ana and half q dozen kinds of teasto
provoke a perspiration are grossly in.
sulting their internal organisms. If .
man wants to sweat, there is no bet
ter way than to wrap himself up in q
blanket and drink half q pint OF the
hottest water he can swallow. Nor is
there any fear that it will provoke
nausea. Warm water will generally
~nauseate, but hot water never, andin
fever, where perspiration is desirable.
if a pint of water willnor induce it, the
case is almost hopeless,-New York
Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
SENSATIONAL SUIT.

A Former Minneapolis Man Co-Respond-
ont IN . Chicago Divorce Case.
CHICAGO. Aug. 30.-A sensational divorce
suit was begun here to-day by Al red NJ.
Compton, q eale.man with theh house Of J.
v. Farweil & Co. Thomas 2. Nisbett is
named as correspondent. Mr.. Nisbett is
one Of the best known men in Sunday
school work in Illinois. For many years he
has been a leader in church work, and he
now hollis the position of chairman of the
Illinois division OF the Christian Endeavor
society missionary board. Nisbett used to
live in Minneapolis. where he was promi-
ago Nisbett came to Chicago. where he has
since been engaged in real estate work. He
declares he will have no difficulty in prov
ing his innocence.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

AT Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, the
Herald has been run by Alexander
Lawson for the past SO years. And
the old man clings to the editorial tri-
pod as vigorously as v and gets
quite mad when visitors wonder how
anybody could consent to live for half
as many months in the country when
the opportunities for drowning ones
self is so handy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
a froatless Journey.

NEW York. Aug. 3d. M. D. Gallagher,
William Lyman, O'Neill Ryan and Capt.
George Sweeney, the peace commissioners
sent 10 Ireland by the Irish National League
OF America to try to unite the warning fac
returned. They feft this city about two
months ago. They have issued a statement
of wintfhey did in Ireland. According to
this they wrote to several gentlemen OF the
anti Parnellite or Mccarthy wing OF the
party. Mr.. Redmond, the commissioners
SAY. wrote on behalf Of the Parnellites thst
they had appointed . committee but Others
refused. snd:for this realon the conference
Was not held.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
Must Stop 1t.

Was HINGroN, Aug. 80. Acting Secretary
Spaulding has written L. H. Tuohey,
United States deputy collector of customs
at Montreal, Canada, that United States
Chinese inspectors inform him that EN-.
ployes OF thu Canadian Pacific road aid
Chinese to pass over that road from Canada
to the United states, and that since May
last 200 Chin.se have taken trains at To-
ronto for points on the Michigan frontier.
Mr.. ftohey j. instructed to present these
with q view TO stopping the practice.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

Don't give up and say there is no help for
Catarrh:< Hay Fever and Cold In head;
since Thousands testify that Ely's Cream
Balm has entirely cured them.
I have been bothered with catarrh for
about twenty years; I had lost sense of
sr1ell entirely, andI had almost lost my
hearing. Ny eyes were getting so dim I
had to get some one TO thread my needle.
Now I have my hearing as well as I ever
had and ] can see to thread as fine q needle
as ever I did, my sense of smell seems to
b. be d imREoyin ms all H the time anae - ! ht think ~ there ere
tarrh.-Mrs. E. E. Grimes. Rendrill, Perry
Co., o.
Apply Balm, into each nostril. 1t is
Quickly Absorbed. Gives relief at once.
Price SO cents at Druggists or by mail.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St., New York
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

uevsrnnsn, contracts Cancelled.
HASTINGS, Mimi, Special, Aug 3o.-Ths
government has bought out al the con-
tractors upon the river work in this vicin-
tty, and will undertake the job in rerson
nader the eight-hour law. II will cost
probably. about double the amount paid
tnder'the old system.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

DE CoB1AN, the Belfast member who
was expelled from Parliament a year
ago, is attending revival meetings, as
an exhorter, in New York and Brook
lyn. He asserts his innocence of the
charges that made him flee his coun-
try, and says he will soon ask Parlia-
ment to reopen his case.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
Dead .. q Door Nail.

Bos1oN, Aug. 3o.-Insurance Commits.
sioner Merrill was seen to-day in relation
to the latest tatements made by Supreme
Justice Somerby o. the Iron Hall. wherein
the latter criticises the courts action and
expresses the belief that the order will be
revived. The commissioner said:
1t is sheer nonsense and amounts to to moth.
ina-mere wind on Mr.. Somerby's part. There
iynh.ehance. of his or anybody else resurrscting
thSssE6n. Hall. 1t Ia dead now as Q door nail.
The fact IL, the people who have been and are
now identified with It have lost confidencs In
It by this latest showing up Of the order.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
Approved to City Balloons.

Sioux FALLS, 8. D., Special, Aug. 3d.
The city council ut ito meeting this evening
adopted the minority report on city
saloons opposing the measure and indef.
nite)y postponed action on the majority
report.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
Good Advice.

Good Advice.
McCormick-Did you.say that you
are one of the Lambs?
Long-haired Thespian-1 did, sir.
McCormick.-Here's q quarter. Get
sheared.-From Clu5.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

HAYWARD. Wis, Special, Aus. - the
Democratic county convention held here
Paul Fritzschs was chosen delegate to the
state convention, and instructed for Peck.
William Alexander was chosen delegate 70
the congressional convention and INSTRUCT
ed fox uobia. :. a- :
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
oaei., but ~r.a:a.,.,.

wAsaIsaros, Aug. ao.-1t IL stated in Of
dcdal circles here that the international
nonstsry conference will probably meet in
London about espt. q.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
Why She Wears Them.

Why She Wears Them,
Watts-A man wears suspenders be.
cause he needs them, of course, but
I'll be switched if I can imagine why q
woman should wear them.
Potts-Because she doesn't need
them. of course.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03
When Nature

When Nature
Needs assistance it may be best to render II
promptly, but n should remember to use
needed. The best and most simple and
gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Prof. G. w. G. Hyde, of the St. Cloud
normal school, and A.E. Kirkpatrick, aret to
conduct q state teachers institute at Red
Wing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1892-09-03

J. F. Rives, an attorney OF Searcy, Ark,
committed suicide by blowing out his
brains.
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
IA cLAN-NA-eAEL MYsTERY.
Queer Papers Brought TO Light by a
snicide in Piitsburg.

Queer Papers Brought TO Light by a
snicide in Pittsburg.
PITTsBURG, July 5=-James Riley commit
ted suicide in the county Jail by strangling
himself The officials are very much mys-
tilted as TO his identity. Papers found upon
him go to show his connection with the
Clan-na-Gael. He said he was from Brook
lyn.
The paper relating to the Clan-na-G Gael
found upon him read as follows: "Cive
details Of Callahans work in Clan-na- Gael.
Do you belong TO the Cronin or anti-Cronin
campl Is O'Sullivan's death commented on
IN the campsl Do you know anything Of
abuse Of Breslin and Nolanl Do you know
the Irish policeman at Tenth streetm
There were some marks on the paper, and
when held up to the light picture of a
gallows was visible, from which mans
body swung
The suicide was about forty years old. s
feet 10 inches high and weighed $50 pounds.
He wore close cut side whiskers which.
like his hair, was reddish brown and
streaked with gray. On the left side of his
forehead and cheek was deep scar as il
made by bullet.
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
IRISH HOME RuLE IN sIeAr.
The Pending Elections Indicate That EN-
mett,s EpItnph NAV soon lie Written.

The Pending Elections Indicate That EN-
mett's Epitaph May soon lie Written.
LONDON, July 5.-If the contested cleo
tions are an indication Of the ultimate re-
suit the next parliament will bc over
whelmingly Liberal, and Ireland viii have
home rule. OF course the elections are not
decisive. It win take until next Tuesday
to tell the story with any assurance, but
the figures point to tidal wave sweeping
Mr.. Gladstone into the premiership and es-
tablishing an Irish parliament again in Col
lege Green. II the results contiure to aver
age as they do, the eytaph Of emmett may
soon be written, and Ireland take her place
among the nations Of the earth The battle
has not been won, but it has been well be-
gun, and Liberals everywhere are rejoicing
over the results so far achieved
The results are: Elected, 95; Conserva-
tives, 49 Liberals, 80; Liberal Unionists, z.
The Liberals have gained eleven seats, the
Tories two, and their allies, the Liberal
Unionists, have gained one seat The net
gain for the Liberal party and Irish home
rule is therefore eight seats.
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
OPENING OF MRKwooO TRACK
Three Interesting rrotting Events De-
cided-rcn Thousand People Present.

Three Intercsting Trottine Events De-
cidcd-rcn Thousand People Present.
Ten thousand people visited the new
kite track at Kirkwood yesterday. The
performance of Belle Hamlin and Globe
was the most noticeable feature They
lowered the worlds record of 9 l3 for
double team trotting, which they hold by
one second After they left the pole they
went around the track without breaking,
and they finished in the midst of a hearty
outburst of applause which was accom
panied by the waving Of handkerchiefs
and Of throwing hats in the air. After
they finished their driver, Ed Geers.
drove them to the judges stand where
il was announced that they had broken
the worlds record This was the signal
for another hearty outbreak Of applause.
The tr0tting dog Doc afforded the
spectators great amusement and num-
Der of them laughed heartily when they
saw him trotting at a three minute gait,
the same as any horse would. He also
trotted a quarter Of a mile against
Walter Murphy of Wilmington, who ran.
The dog beat him by over 100 yards.
Another important feature of the after
Moons entertainment was the trotting of
William NJ Singerlys brown stallion,
Wilkes Bird, who lowered his record OF
30i by three seconds
The first heat on the regular program
was the 80 class for local horses. Wild
Edge won the first two heats very
cleverly, but made a break in the third
and Lille d. won by half a length. The
fourth and final heat went TO Wild Edge,
Lille c. securing second money. Kate
captured the @ as class in three straight
heats Forest Boy being second and Cen.
treville third. The winner rot away ~
each heat and won in a hollow manner
The final event was the 228 class
which was v on by Gipsey Girl
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

In spite of the disastrous
fire in our warerooms we will
he open for the transaction Of
business at once.
All orders that are now on
our books will be filled as
promptly as circumstancesw will
permit. Our store at $40 Tat
nall is still intact, and our busi-
ness for the present will be
carried on there. While all
goods in the main building
are destroyed, the goods in the
'Tatnall street department are
in good condition.
We thank the firemen,
police and our friends for the
liberal support given us, and
now ask our customers to be
patient with us in our hour Of
trouble and bear with us if not
served with promptness.
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
a snnll nnN shn1.

Robert McClellen, a small boy about
years old had anarrow escape from being
seriously hurt with patriotic powder yes
terday. He, with his mother, was stand
ing in the door Of his home, on the corner
of Linden and Harrison streets. A num-
ber of young men and boys were firing a
revolver in lot opposite. One of the
balls from this struck McClellen's door
frame cutting a deep furrow in it. The
ball then glanced OFF, striking the child
in the forehead inhicting a painful al
though not a serious wound The ball
did not enter the head but glanced off
It could not be ascertained who fred the
shot
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
YOU
WILL FIND

A very choice lot of Cling
hams on our counters for II
cents which cannot be bought
elsewhere for less than Isc.
We now have a full assort-
ment of Ladies Waists from
CSC up to the finest quality of
silk. Our $a.33 Surah Silk
Waists cannot be cxcelled.
A special bargain in Chill
dren's Gingham Dresses
THIS WEEK ONLY, from
8 to ra years, which will be
sold for $I.oo former price,
$I.7s.
We also have a great bar
gain in Ladies Vests, which
are being sold at aoc., reduced
from 35c. We have just re-
ceived a lot of corsets, which
will be sold at a great sacri
flee.
Special attention is being
paid to our Suit Department
We have some of the pret
tiest styles in wash material
trimmed with laces and en-
broidery 20 sell at $3.50.
Suits made TO order withir
one days notice.
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
william o'Brien Attacked.

DUBLIN, July 5.--William O'Brien was
hercely attacked by the Parnellites He
was surrounded by hundreds Of his friends
and guarded by police. The parnellites
however, broke through the surrounding
crowd and badly wounded Mr. O'Brien by
striking him on the temple with astone. Mr.
OBrien was removed to the nearest house
and medical aid was summoned. A fierce
struggle between the factions followed,
which the police were powerless to prevent.
Many persons, including priests apd con-
stables, were seriously injured.
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
A Great Dav at woodstock.

WOODSTOCK, Conn, July 5-Of all the
celebrations throughout the country of the
anniversary Of the Declaration Of Inde-
pcndence the one at Roselan Park, the
country residence Of Henry C. Bowen, was
perhaps the most notable. This celebration
was the twenty-second Of the series, the
idea having originated in 1870, when Presi-
dent Grant, b. f. Butler, the Russian min
lister TO Washington and many other notable
men were among the participants. During
these twenty-five years nearly 200 Of the
best known people in the country have par
ticipated in Woodstocks Fourth of July
celebrations. Among them have been Pres
ident Harrison, ex-president Hayes Vice
Presidents Hamhn. Wilson and Morton, ex-
Secretary Of State James G. Blaine Senator
Sherman, ex-senator Evarts, Senators Lo-
gan, Hawley, Miller and the late General
Hancock, a score Of members Of congress,
another score Of governors and numerous
presidents Of colleges, judges, bishops and
representatives of various movements.
This celebration, as in previous years,
took place in the open air, and the exercises
attracted an immense crowd. The proceed
ings were opened with an address of well
come by Congressman Charles A. RUSSELL
Of Connecticut, and then Senator Platt, of
the same state, was introduced as president
Of the day and delivered a patriotic address
Secretary Tracy followed with a lengthy
oration, and then an original poem, "Ode to
the Republic" was read by Professor VIII
kinson, of the Chicago university.
The remainder of the programme was as
follows: Addresses by Senator Frye, Of
Maine, upon the american Ship;n Attor-
ney General Miller, Freedom Of Growth y
General Thomas Morgan, 'Our Indian Eel
low Citizens" Congressman Henry Cabot
Lodge, of Massachusetts,, Immigration,
and John v Farrell, of Chicago, "The
Vest
During the proceedings n letter Of con-
graduation was read from Louis Kossuth,
the Hungarian patriot, who is now ninety
three years of age.
In the evening tie guests were banquet
ed, and afterward there was a grand dis
play of fireworks.
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
THE TRousLE AT HOMESTEAD.

The Carnegie OmciaIs Say They Propose
TO Run Their Own Business.
PIrTsBURG, Pa, July 5-A meeting Of
the Carnegie officials was held here, and the
secretary said, after the meeting:
eve are not making public the details Of
cur plans I can say, however, in general
way they remain as before stated. While
the Amalgamated association dealt at
Homestead they seemed to run our mill
We are going to do that ourselves here
after. This fight is not a matter Of politics
with us. 1t is purely business matter,
and no political considerations win influ-
ence us. Our contracts 70 furnish the gov
ernment with armor plate contain clauses
covering strikes and other labor disturb
ances.n
Everything is Quiet at Homestead
Evening journal., 1892-07-05
CoIored Men in Convention.

CNcINNATI, July 5.-The national con
vention of representatives Of the colored
race is in session in the main audience room
of Zion Baptist church, this city. The OBJ
ject Of the convention is TO arouse the SYM
pathy and support Of public sentiment for
the movement to put a stop to the outrages
committed against the colored people Of the
south because they are colored and to re-
move the difficulties placed in the way of
their progress.