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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
Nicaragua Canal,

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE bill which
is intended to secure the construction of
the Nicaragua ship canal occupied the at
tention of the senate to-day. 1t provides
that 3 per cent bonds of the company to
an amount not exceeding $500, 100000
shall be guaranteed, principal and integ-
est" by the government of the United
States. these bonds to be issued al
cording as money is actually paid out
and expended by the company in the con-
struction of the canal. The government
is then to own the capital stock of the
company, with the exception of the
twelve millions which is to be retained by
the company, and except the shares to be
delivered to the governments of Near
aqua and Costa RIGA. The Importance
of this guarantee by the government was
demonstrated in an eloquent speech by
Mr.. Frye, who undertook to show that
the canal would. with the guarantee, be
finally completed at a cost of 500. 0OO,-
600, and that its fixed charges would be
only. $5,OOO,OO0 a year, outside of a sink
ing fund, whereas, without the guarantee,
the cost would be not less than $500, OOO,-
600. and its fixed charges $14,OOO,OOO a
year. Mr.. Morgan discussed the diplo-
matte features of the measure, and the
bill went over until tomorrow.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
The sundrx Civil R,,,.

Washington. Feb. 14.-The sundry
civil bill was reported to the senate to-
day. 1t carries a total appropriation Of
'$4O,35O,114, an increase of 1924, 161 upon
the bill as it passed the house. The cor
responding bill for last year appropriated
$21,665,O76. Among the items of in
crease are these: Total increase in light
house service, $780, 600; prevention of
epidemic diseases, $55O,OOO; surveying
public lands, $2OO,OO0; artificial limbs for
soldiers, $225.OOO. The chief reductions
are as follows: Hay lake channel, $685.
600. upper Mississippi river, $500, 600;
St. Mary's river, $4,000; great lakes,
$l25,OOO; Cascades of the Columbia riv-
er, $65O,25O; lower Mississippi river,
$665,0OO; Missouri river, 100000. These
are the provisions for the worlds fair:
For government exhibits, $2O1, $50; for the
completion and equipment Of the brick
ship, $4,000; worlds Columbian com
mission, 236.375-$9S,19 100 of which is
for the use of the board of lady mana
gers and $4,000 of which is made i'm
mediately available. 1t is also provided
that $4,000 of this appropriation shall
be issued to the ladies' board in the
shape of 25 cent souvenir coins. For
awards to judges, eexSa1mainers, etc, there
600 is to be devoted to meeting the ex-
penses of the jurors md members of the
boards appointed by the lady managers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
HE LEFT MYsTER1oUsH;.
A PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN
MISSING.
F. A. Bradley Of Fargo Disappears
and Cannot Be Found Nor
Can His Absence
Be Satisfactorily
Explained.
Much Anxiety.

Fargo. N. D.. Special, Feb. 14.-Con-
siderable excitement was caused here by
a report current on the streets that f.
A. Bradley, of the opera house grocery,
was missing. Mr.. Bradley left his resi-
dence last evening to attend the Plymouth
Congregational church. He did not go
to church, however, and at $50 he was
seen going in the direction of the Head
quarters, and, it is assumed, he took the
east-bound passenger OF the Northern
Pacific, which leaves at 8 o'clock. An
investigation shows that his bank ac-
count is all right, although the bank Of
fcials refuse to say anything in regard
to the matter. His business relations
with a wholesale firm in the city are
reported as satisfactory. 1t is said that
he pays $75 per month as rent for the
building, and about the first Of the month
he is reported as having rented the rear
end. of the store room to Tom Kennedy,
and this was used for a blind pig" for
$50 per month. Officers pulled the place,
and it is said that Bradley was afraid Of
being summoned as a witness in the case.
His family and business associates are
doing everything possible tt trace him.
Some of his friends think he is on an
important trip and may be back to-mor-
row. This afternoon Deputies Gallup
and Hanson took possession of Bradley's
stock of goods under an attachment by
%. NJ. Raworth & Co. for $500. His
partner was having papers made out for
an assignment, but the attachment was
served first.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
To Avenge Smiths Death.

Paris. Tex. Feb. IA letter was re-
ceived here yesterday to the effect that
$500 colored citizens Of Chicago were
coming here to avenge the burning of
Henry Smith, and would only be salts
fled when they had wiped Paris off the
face of the earth. It is not believed that
be a good time. The colored people here
are anxious to entertain them. 1t is, not
unlikely that some act Of violence. will
be done yet. The people here stand by
what was done and will allow no man
to challenge their good name. Saturday
night some drunken hoodlums made some
remarks regarding the lynching in the
presence of q United States deputy mar
shall and were roughly handled.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
In No Hurry for New states.

Washington, Feb. 14.-!There was a
backset to the bill to admit the four ter
%ritories to statehood to-day, but Carey,
who has the matter in charge, says it is
but a temporary defeat. Mr.. Carey
cslled up the bill for the purpose of get
ting it before the senate and ordering it
printed. Mr.. Platt. chairman of the COM
,nittce On territories. who is opposed to
the admission of any more states at pres
ent, objected. Mr.. Carey forced the is
sue by moving that the bill be taken up.
=! Ills m motion was d defeated 6 E by IL - y;s ga ., to
negative. There appears to have been
fear on the part of some senators that
Mr.. Carey sought to displace the Mic
aragua bill. and this is to some extent
accountable for tho vote. Some sena-
tors, particularly among the Democrats,
will vote for the bill when the canal mat
ter is out of the way: On a square vote,
without anything to interfere, Mr.. Carey
is confident the territories will be adj
mitted.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18

Many bright and useful publications
come round to us annually and the sight of
them is as refreshing, and welcome as the
faces of friends on New Years Day.
Friends faces are kept in remembrance;
good books for reference, inasmuch as they
lead and teach us what is to be done in
many painful straits. One such publica.
ton. always foremost, is before Us. brimful
Of sound advice and the raciest bits of fun.
original and copyrighted, from the pens OF
such noted humorists as Bill Nye, Opie T.
Read, Danbury- Sews-Man end others. II
is a free gift Of the season at the Druggists
counter, and will be sought for as The
highly popular St. Jacobs Oil Family
Almanac and Book of Health and Humor,
1893. The work differs somewhat from its
former editions, but is none the less at
tractive and in many of its features is the
superior of former numbers. One special
feature is the :'Offer Of One Hundred Dol
lars open to all contestants, the details Of
which a perusal of the book will more fully
give. The almanac is sent forth by The
Charles A. Vogeler Company, Baltimore,
Nd, proprietors of some ofthe best known
and most reliable medicinal preparations.
A o . will be mailed to any address on re-
ceiptof a 2-cent stamp by the above firm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
Prntse for the Pope.

Baltimore. Feb. 13.-In all the Catholic
churches Of the archdiocese of Baltimore a
paper issued and signed by Cardinal Gibbons
was read to-day. It relates to the 'annual
collection for our holy father, the pope"
The paper says: 1--WE take up the collection
q little earlier than usual, that we may not
be without some gift which will be the
bearer to his holiness Of our high apprecia-
miration. Of his piety, Of our recognition Of.
the benefcent influence in the worlds af-
fairs, Of his prudent words and wis. coun.
est he has in many ways manifested for
us. his spiritual children In these United
States. He loves our institutions, admires
our ehq ha,e. sympathizes with our ,a,spira.
our Efforts"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
Good Te1nplars.

Hastings. Mimi, Special, Feb. H.
The twenty-fourth session of the First
district lodge, I. o. G. T. of Minnesota,
began at Good Templars' hall to-day
with the following district officers pres
ent: D. G. T., Eunice H. Quick, st.
Paul; d. v. T., Rena Teachout, Castle
Rock; D. secretary, II. s. Webster, St.
Paul; d. treasurer, III. G. Boyeson. st.
Paul; u. Coun., w. B. Reed, Hastings.
The reports showed n gain Of five new
lodges the past quarter, located at Ma
zeppa, Denmark, Belle. Greek, Norris
town, Cascade and Kellogg, with an in
crease in membership all over the dis
trict. G. W. York, G. G; 7. Of Minneap-
Bear Lake, Wabasha, Pennington. Eu-
reka. Lakeland. st. Paul Park, Castle
Rock. Kenyon, Pine Island and Mazeppa
are in attendance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
HUGH %o'DoNNELL.
on rrial for IIi. Life.


Pittsburg. Feb. 14.-The case of Hugh
ODonnell. the first chairman of Home
stead's famous advisory board, was called
for trial before Judge Stowe this morn
ing. o. DonLell is charged with murder
during the riot Of July 6. His is per-
haps the most important of all the cases
in connection with that event. The
court was fairly packed long before the
court officers made their appearance.
O'Donnell stood while the indictment
charging him with the murder of T. j.
Corners, q Pinkerton detective. the same
on which Clifford and Critchlow were
tried, was read to him. In response to
the usual question O'Donnell replied
firmly, "Not guilty." The work Of Sc
lecting a jury was tedious and occupied
the greater part Of the morning. The
jury as finally made up was as follows:
Frederick Vogel, %dairyman; William
Richardson, policeman; Charles Be9ch-
er; w. J. Byrne, liyeryman; Henry
BROKER, farmer; A. 9. Flood, laborer;
Henry E%isenhauer. shoemaker; John Nc
Cam, paper hanger; John Geisler,
moulder; Peter Stragen, miner; William
Bramble, waiter.
When court resumed in the afternoon
(AIIOlAcJ L ulleISOu, Ill luC dDSeuCS VI
the district attorney, opened the case
for the prosecution. He reviewed the
circumstance leading up to the riot at
great length, giving every detail of the
trouble from the time of the lockout I'M
til the surrender of the barges on the
evening of July 6, and said the prosecu-
ton would prove that Connors came to
his death from a gunshot wound fired
by some one of Il crowd of persons on
the river bank at the Homestead mills;
that the common purpose of this crowd
was to kill, and that Hugh O,Donnell
formed one of the number. AS a menu
Der he aided. abetted. assisted and en-
couraged the work which went on there,
and was therefore guilty of murder.
DIR. McKenna. of the West Pennsyl-
vania hospital, was the first witness
and he told of attnding Connors. Rev.
Father Lynch, who administered the last
rites Of the church, and several other
%unimportant witnesses followed, and
then Capt. Cooper, of the Pinkerton
forces, took the stand. He repeated the
story of the trip on the boat and fight
and surrender at the mill landing. When
court adjourned he was still on the stand.
What the defense will be is not known,
but in all probability it will set up the
claim that the riot was against O'Don-
nells counsel, and that he did all in his
power to stop the battle and to protect
the Pinkertons. His attorneys are
Messrs. Bremen, Marshall, Cox, Mon-
tooth, Readdon, Erwin and Anderson.
The case for the commonwealth will be
presented by States Attorney Burleigh,
Assistant Gehering, J. S. Robb, %. Il.
Patterson and e. Y. Brock.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18

for running a gambling house ut Ash
land. =
Henry Ncrar, aged fifteen, living at
Sturgeon Bay, was found frozen to death
near that city.
4 large wild cat was killed ut Doe
malls Point. three miles north of Osh-
kosh. 1t was nearly dead from cold and
hui ger.
Al Buechner was instantly killed by
falling off a scaffolding. a distance of
fourteen feet. at Kaukauna. He was
thirty-nine years of age.
The Mucnch Brewing Company of APP
pleton have amended their articles of
corporation. increasing their capital from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Edward X. futile, residing at Barn.
boo, was seriously and probably fatally
injured in q runaway accident at that
place.
A workman named Martin Slaastad,
employed at johnson & Fields works,
at Racine, had his hand badly mangled
in a machine. l..
William Fenelon was found frozen to
death about two miles west of Waupun.
He was on his way home from Waupun.
An inquest will be held.
Mrs. Julia Birch. q resident of Ian
caster, died suddenly at her home III
that city. She was fifty years of age
and weighed $40 pounds.
Mrs. Frank Meyer died at the North
crn hospital fer inscne. The remains
were taken to Sturgeon Bay for burial,
where the deceased formerly lived.
At Hastings Bert Steffen was badly
scalded about the ankles by accidentally
Slipping from a board into a vat of boil
ing beer while attempting to adjust a
belt.
II. J.. Whipple> of Elcva, Eau Claire
county, has been arrested OIL Il charge
of selling liquor in violation of the law.
He was bound over for trial in $500
bonds.
Two cases of scarlet fever have broken
out in the college at Ripon. A strict
quarantine is being enforced, and the
college officials hope to prevent the dis
ease from spreading.
The contract for building the new high
school at Stevens Point has been let to
NJ. T. Olin of that city for $24,9SO.
Work will be commenced as soon as the
weather permits.
Michael r. Hunt, a resident of James
vile, died at his home in that city, aged
thirty-fve years. Mr.. Hunt suffered a
stroke of paralysis last December, and
was never able to be about afterwards.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
WAsHBURN, : NORTH DAKOTA
A MURDERER.s CONFESSION.
some startllnk Developments.


Mexico. Mo-. Feb. 13.-The news of
have been hanged at Mason City, Iowa,
for the murder of James Robertson and
son, has resulted in the discovery of a
new clue to the real criminal, according
to the story told here by Cumbcrland's
relatives. Cumberland married while in
Iowa q Miss Davidson. whose brother
with Cumberland worked for the Robert
sons. In a search for testimony to aid
her brother, Mrs. George Booker, nee
Cumberland, says she has secured from
William Davidson a written confession
that he and a man named Chrisman
killed the RObertsOns. while Cumberland
vas absent from the place.
According to the confession, upon Cum
berland's return, he searched for Da-
wilson and Chrislnan and found them in
the barn, making arrangements to dis
pose of the bodies which lay upon the
floor. The two desperate men told Cum
berland that if he did not join in the plot
and assist in burying the bodies, they
would kill him. After the bodies were
buried in the bed of the creek, the three
men dispersed, but Davidson and Cum
bcrlund, who were captured. TO save
his brother-in-law, Cumberland confessed
and Davidson was discharged from GUS
tody. Davidson came to Fulton. Mo-,
and while there he was informed that
his wife had determined to make the
facts known and save Cumberland. Da-
wilson, it is said, immediately left the
country. When Mrs. Booker was asked
why her brother confessed to the crime,
she said he was w~eak-minded and
thought he might as well hang as his
brothcr-in-law. This is the first publicity
Mrs. Bookcr's story has had, but she
says she knows every word Of it is true.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18

be guaranteed. If It doesn't benefit or cure,
in the case of every tired or afflicted woman,
she'll have her money back.
The Prescription" builds up and invigo-
rates the entire female system. It regulates
and promotes ali. the proper functions, i'm
proves digestion, enriches the blood, dispels
aches and pains, brings refreshing sleep, and
Nothing else, though L may be better for
. tricky dealer to sell, can be T" just as good"
for you to buy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
Charged with Murder.

Wausau, Wis, Special, Feb. 14.-Aug.
Hoffman and Ferdinand Heise were ar
rested to-day charged with the murder
of William Hersog while at Il dance at
Rib Falls Saturday evening. Albert and
Aug Hoffman and Heise became in
volved in a quarrel with another specta-
tor. Hersog attempted to separate them
and received several wounds in the
breast by a knife in the hands Of Aug
Hoffman and also received two blows on
the head with a chair by Heise, which
fractured his skull. Hersog died to-day.
The defendants are oil farmers near
Rib Falls and have a very hard reputa-
ton. Hersog lives at %Sheboygan, but
has been engaged in the lumber business
in this vicinity for some time. He is a
man of good reputation and considerable
property. No family. Albert Hoffman
is still at large. Considerable excitement
prevails here and may prove serious be-
fore the case comes to trial.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
Mr.. Doen Arrives.

Washington, Special. Feb. 14.-EI. II.
Boon, representative-elect from the Sew
enth Minnesota district, arrived this
afternoon and spent the day in the house
making a beginning Of his acquaintance
with the work he will have to do. Of
all the Populists that have appeared in
Washington, Nh. Boon makes the best
impression. He does not expect that
Henry Feig will enter q contest, as the
time for serving papers has just about
expired. Mr.. Boon is being introduced
to the members of the house by Repre-
sentative Lind.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
Wisconsin

Christian Peterson. an old soldier Of
Whitehall, became suddenly insane. He
was taken to the state hosp..al. q.
The death is announced of Horacs A.
Chase, and old resident of Kcnosha. He
was a well known Mason of that city.
James McFadden has been arrested at
Superior on q charge of assaulting and
'rcbbing q Swede named Gus Carlson.
Lewis FURY. who is charged with
forcibly entering. q p~ostofice last Sep.
has been arrested. at Stockton.
w. F. Costcn was eds$10O and costs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
A silver Subsection.

Brussels. Feb. 13.-M. Allard, Belgian
delegate to the monetary conference, has
addressed to his fellow delegates a
pamphlet explaining the compromise plan
which he submitted on Dec. 8. He ad-
vocates the purchase of silver at the
market price. the issue in exchange for
units. the notes to be Of constant value
and to circulate ut par with gold, which
is to remain the only international stand
ard. The proposal does not countenance
the use of silver certificates or warrants.
He urges that the experiment be tried for
a short time. as it would not interfere
with any existing money system and
might be dropped without inconvenience
if found impracticable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
Cattle Thieves shot.

FL Paso. Tex, Feb. 14.-Sunday a
party of. cattle men, composed of Oliver
Lee, William Corr. William A.. Hart
and Thomas Tucker. overlook a party
who had some cattle in their possession
stolen from Lees ranch. The party
opened fire and during the shooting two
of the thieves. Charles Rolieus and
Garfield. were killed. . Rodieus has q
hard name in, Ell fPaso. The bodies OF
the dead men were brought to El Paso
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
Prot. Totten is the possessor of an old
history, which was printed in 1890.

Ask your druggist Tor a bottle ofthe Qnak-
er Catar1h Cure. Different from all other
remedies. 1t is applied directly to parts af-
fected and gives immediate and permanent
relief for all forms of catarrh, colds in the
head, influenza, &c. A guarantee can be had
isfactory. Ifyou will send us your name
and address on a postal card we will send
you a sample bottle free of all expense.
Address QUAKER MED. Assn, St. Paul, MINI
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
wei.sert a Candidate.

Milwaukee. Feb. II. = The Journal
prints a telegram from Providence, r. L.,
to-day stating. that it developed there.
in-chief Of the G. "A. r. that he Is a can
didate for reelection ut Indianapolis next
September. The paper veriies the re-
port by interviews with local members
of the order, who, say they have known
of Col. Weissert's candidacy for some
time, hut it was the programme to keep
it secret until later.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
About Wearing Rings.

eff your hand is broad don't wear
rings on the little finger" says an
authority, "as this accentuates the
width. and if your hands are long, no
matter how white, don't load them
with Jewels, this will add to the horny.
ook. 1t is better to keep them ring
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
stasae Of the French Renublic.

Paris. Feb. 13.-M. Charles Dupuy,.
minis ter of public instruction, has given
NJ. Falquiere, the sculptor, an order fer
q statue of the republic to 60 in, the
French section of the Chicago fair. M.
Falauiere. has undertaken to complete.
about fifteen feet high, including the
Dedestal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
A charge Refuted.

Chicago, Feb. 14.-The Tribune this morn
ing devOtes q page to the REPUTATION Of
stories printed In New York to the eject
that, New York and other Eastern exhibitors
have been unfairly treated In the allotment
OF space by the worlds fair management.
It II denied that the director general Of the
expedition and his chiefs have, as alleged,
studiously dlscltminated against New York
exhibitors In allOting space in the various
building at jackson Park.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
The British Isles comprise no few er than
]. 1000 separate islands and islets. :.
The Modern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally. in keeping with 9th
Acceptable in form. purely wholesome in
composition, truly beneficial in effect and
entirely free from every Objectionable quail
ity. Ifreally ill he consults a physician; it
constipated he uses the gentle family Taxa
tive Syrup of Figs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
O'Neill WIN Prosecute,

Eau Claire. Wis. Special, Feb. II
Judge Bailey appointed James O'Neill
of Neillsville prosecutor In the case of
the state against Elizabeth Russell, in.
place Of District Attorney Frawley, dis
qualified. The case cannot be reached
probably till April.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18

Eckert to Succeed Dr.. Greene.
New York, Feb. 14.-It is stated on the
authority of q prominent director of the
Western Union Telegraph company that
Gen. Thomas T. Eckert, first vice president,
will succeed DIR. Green as president.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-02-18
The Mont Blanc Observatory is nearly
complete.

A pamphlet describing home treatment
for all chronic diseases sent free. Address
St. Paul Medical g. Surgical Institute Mer-
ril Building, ST. Paul, MINI.
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victim. Of Typhoid Fever.

V1cfim8 OF typhoid
La Crosse, Wis.,, Special, Feb. 11.-Twc
daughters Of Eugene Wiggenhorn,a wealthy
cigar manufactures Of this city, one aged
twenty-three and the other fifteen, died
within a few hours Of each other to-day 81
typhoid fever. ssll+