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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
VIM, HAIL AND WATER.
WARNING ELEMENTS IN THE
NORTHWEST.
One Of the Worst Storms Ever Ex-
perIenced Passes Over the
Northwest Considerable
Damage to Property
Reported,
wild Night.

Dexter, MIMI, Special, May 232-The
worst storm of the season struck this.
place at 1 o'clock this morning, q high
wind accompanied by terrific hail, thun-
der and lightning, covering an venue
about eight miles wide across the north
part of Mower county and tapping over
into Dodge and Olmsted. The residence
of o. A. Hearstead, three miles north
of here, was blown down and completely
wrecked and all the members Of the fami-
ly injured. Mrs. Hearstead seriously. The
barn of A. Grabune Of Pleasant Valley
was struck by lightning and five horses,
together with other stock, consumed. The
path of the storm is strewn with wrecked
barns, and but few wind mills are left
standing. Scarce a house escaped with
out several broken windows. Crops.
were not advanced enough to be greatly
damaged.
Fulda, Mimi, Special, May 23.-Yester-
day afternoon a terrific wind storm
passed through the north part of the coun-
ty, razing to the ground all barns and
other outbuildings in it's path. The fine
two-story building just finished by Oscar
Mittic of Murray township, was hurled
from it's foundation and not a vestige Of
it left within a distance of twenty rods
from where it originally stood. His
large granary, which contained about 300
bushels Of wheat and about 500 of oats,
was also destroyed and the grain left in
q ruined condition. P. Arvis' large new
barn, some distance from Mr.. Metticas,
was entirely destroyed. A pleasure party
from this place, who went to Lake
Shetek to spend the day, were on their
return when the storm struck them. Their
carriages were overturned and torn to
pieces, but no lives were lost. The storm
followed down the Des Moines valley,
destroying buildings and other property.
There was a heavy rain at this place but
no damage done.
Slayton, MIMI. Special, May GA
very severe wind storm passed northeast
of this place last night, completely de-
stroying many barns and unrooing
houses. Several persons were injured,
but there was no loss of life. G. G. Gun
derson had one ear completely severed
from his head by a flying board.
Hector, Mimi, Special, May ga
heavy rain and wind storm visited this
hours.
Shakopee, MIMI, Special, May o.
-Four valuable horses were killed BY
lightning during last nights storm on
Dr. u. j. Evpns' stock farm, four miles
east Of this place. DR.. Evans suffers a
loss Of $1,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
c;aent in connection with. a base ball

game:
The residence Of Alfred Dickey, state
manager of the worlds fair board a.
jamestown was burglarized. The room OF
II. P. Smart was entered and three suits
of clothes and a small sum OF money
taken. The Dickey family are in Chicago
and the extent of their loss will be IN
known until they return. From the hard.
ware store of William X. Lem a stock OF
razors and knives were taken.
An ecclesiastical council of delegates
from the %neighboring Baptist churches
met at Mimic yesterday for the purpose
of ordaining Rev. A. f. Starratt, the pas
tor over the churches at Grafton and
Mimic.
The school grounds of Emerado are be-
ing beautified with the planting of 3OO
shade trees. ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
AIny 10.

-tr ~ q sa - r.
nhe bodies. of two sons of Hans Han
son, a farmer on Des Laos river, above
Minot, were found this morning with
every indication that they had been pois-
Oned. at !.
A young girl named May Linderman,
aged seventeen, employed US a cashier
in a dry goods store in Fargo, was dis
charged recently and has entered a house
of in-fame. She had taken an active part
in the Baptist Sunday school here, and
all efforts of her friends to reclaim her
from that life have proven futile.
Irve Evans of Cakes, Dickey county,
has m~ysteriously disappeared. No cause
can be given for his strange conduct.
No trace of him has as yet been found.
A man named Helberbrant, working
near Minot, fell SO that q wheel of a pass
ing wagon tore off his ears.
Gov. Shortridge has appointed o. J.
Lyons of Fort Ransam to succeed Com
w. w. McIlyane. as trustee. of the Lis
bon Soldiers kSoome;s also John Bidlake
of Osnabrock and J.: D.. Black of Valley
City as aides-de-camp. on the governors
staff with the rank of colonel.
Near Minuewaukan, Benson county, q
wild goose was recently shot which had
in its crop a set of false teeth. How it
secured them is u mystery. 5
The Odd Fellows lodge has purchased
a. site for: q; public burial, sround) at
Cando.
Earliest sown wheat is two inches high
and will jump like everything frolng mus
time on.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
Cutting.

There is some pleasure in coming
upon an anecdote in which the barber
does not have the last word. Judy re-
lates this dialogue:
"Hair's very thin, SIR"
1t was thinner than that thirty years
ago."
Indeed, sir! You surprise me. Why,
you don't look mor than thirty now,
sir!" M ! 'sl
Thirty yesterday
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
Fight IN siam.

Paris, May 2O.-The Siamese legation
has received a dispatch concerning the
fight at Khong: The dispatch says that
most Of the French officers and many
Of the hostile natives was killed. The
force hostile to the French was com
posed entirely Of Laotians. The Siamese
government fears serious consequences.
It has informed the French government
that the L%aotians are q semi-savage
people, long accugtomed to guerrilla war
fare. and beyond the authority of the
central power.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
saturday. May go.

Tons Of dead fish are .iyins along the
water edge around Lake Schultz, near
Dunseith, having been smothered because
Of the ice freezing to such a great depth.
Sealed bids for proposals for the erec-
ton Of q building for the Mayyille nor.
NAL school will be received by the board
until May %.
Mr.. j.. Merriman Of Minneapolis now
has charge Of the night crew OF James
towns freight depot, taking the place
formerly occupied by +. C. Kline.
Jamestown's militia company has given
notice that they will not receive new ap-
plichnts after May 30. az the company
wants to get in first-class shape for the
"trip to the worlds fair.
Elmer Mclean, a Grafton lad, s,s-
tanned q fracture Of the thigh across the
upper third section, the result of an ac-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
Presbyterian at Work.

Washington, May 20. = Immediately
after the opening devotional exercise in
the Presbyterian general assembly to-
day Rev. McCaulcy of Dayton, Ohio,
moved a reconsideration of the vote OF
yesterday on the worlds fair Sunday
opening for the purpose of offering a
substitute for that resolution, going
more into detail. Reconsideration was
refused by an almost unanimous vote,
and Mr.. McCauley then moved to add
the substitute to the resolution Of yestcr-
day, but the assembly refused to adopt
it. Rev. DIR. Bartlett, chairman of the
committee of arrangements, presented to
Moderator Craig the gavel prepared for
this assembly, the gift of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. b. Gurley, the former the son of
Rev. P. d. Gurley, first pastor of the
church in which the assembly meets.
1t is composed largely of cherry from
Mount Vernon, with pieces of the
United States frigate Constitution, the
capstone of Washington monument and
the pew in New York Avenue church
occupied by the late President Lincoln,
when in attendance upon services con-
Quoted by DIR. Gurley. The name of
Lincoln vas greeted with applause. DR..
Craig responded in a few we'll chosen
words.
DR.. Harsha of Nebraska moved the
appointment of a committee to formu-
late an expression of opinion upon the
Chinese exclusion act, as it affects the
foreign missionary work. The motion
was adopted.
A. D.>F. Randolph of New York pre-.
scented the report of the special CON-
mittee upon the publication Church at
Home and Abroad" The expenditures
for 1892 were $29,371; receipts. $780,
366: deficit, $187; average monthly cir
culation, $21,048. The deficit for 1891
was $3.50. The report recommended
that the committee be continued, and that
it report to the assembly of 1894. The
report was accepted.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
Financially Embarrassed,

Sioux City, Iowa, May 23.-N. Mattcn-
back, crockery and fancy goods merchant.
is embarrassed. He has given a. chattei
mortgage for 5000 to David Magee,
sand dollars to the Iowa Savings bank
of this city. He has confessed Judgment
on about $4,000 worth Of claims;held in.
st. Louis and Red Wing, Mimi He.
says that he owes three claims in, Chi
cago. His assets IRE considered worth
$25,00O,i all in stock. :.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
Commits suicide,

81. Faul, Special Telegram, May ~
Yesterday afternoon Charles Stuart
Rogers, one Of the most prominent bust
ness men of st. Paul, committed suicide
by dropping from the high bridge across
the Mississippi river to the water below.
Theory only gives a cause for his action.
Business troubles he had none, and his
domestic life was most happy. 1t is sup
posed that Mr.. Rogers was suffering from
temporary alteration, brought on by over.
work. +
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Increased

10UkS1beW E0Mn1BE0tIO 100
Washington, May 20.-The chief Of the
bureau of statistics reports that during the
twelve months ended April 80, 62,38S i'm.
migrants arrived at the ports Of the United
States. OF this number 1880 from Itnly,
and a1si1i Norway a.saI and $40 from from t Ireland d"e TSe
number arrived during the corresponding
period Of the preceding yc.- was 76,OO6..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
Proof Positive.

A lady very fond. Of cats and a man
devoted to dogs fell into controversy
owe the merits Of those animals. In
the midst Of it the lady said:
$50 you really think TINT dogs some
times possess more intelligence than
their masters
'sCertaialy. I've got n myself that
does!n
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
T~hursday, May IS.

Prairie fires are doing considerable
damage throughout the state.
Park River is to have a $4,000 city
hall. The building will be an elegant
and substantial structure.
Exchanges from all parts of the state
report equal or increased acreage of
wheat compared with last year.
The completion Of the Devils Lake deaf
school building is promised July Is. Cal
win Mooers has been appointed superin-
tendent of construction.
At Boden township, fifteen miles north
of Devils Lake, Richard Shea's build
ings, farm implements, 1000 bushels of
grain, dwelling and furniture, were all
burned in a prairie fire.
Grand Forks physicians are about to
organize a protective union and advance
the prices of professional visits from
$1.5O, the present prevailing price, to
$3.50, and other charges in proportion.
In the district court at Bismarck, POST
master Wood of Menoken, who smashed
a ballot box two years ago., withdrew his
plea of not guilty, and plead guilty. On
account of ~extenuating circumstances he
was fined only $45.
Something over $4,000 of the funds Of
the state agricultural college due from the
national government have. been stopped ut
Washington by Gov. Shortridge, pending
further action as to the legality of the
board.
Last night the police raided a place
known as. the Farmers Home ut Wah-
peton. 1t was formerly a saloon and
boarding house. Last year Frank Schnell-
er, the proprietor, served three months in
Jail for keeping a blind pig. While
Schneider was confined q blacksmith
named Cornelius became quite familiar
that Cornelius and Mrs. Schneider were
trying to induce SCHNEIDER to drink" him
self to death. Cornelius was arrested and
to-day bound over to the district court UNI
der the prohibition law. Mrs. Schneider
escaped across the river. A policeman
and deputy sheriff testified that they had
repeatedly bought drinks there of Cor
nelius.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
Deadly Conner.

Eau Claire. Wis.,. Special, May l0.-Angus
Mctycar. . metai worker at the National
Electric company's. died to-day after u lin
gering illness. The cause Of death was par
throat, producing diseased Condition.
Three physicians tried t0ssave him..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27
Removed q Po.tmi.tre...

80. eanOvcU y u1tmNDVEe1Us
Washington, Special, May %.--John O'Con.
nell has been appointed postmaster ct New
Rockford, Eddy county, N. D., vice Alice N.
Miller, removed. This ID one rare instance
where . woman IL removed to- make room
for . man, but 1t. H. observed that nearly OIL
removals. BY Maxwell are for the best and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-05-27

LANCER wins the Kings Prise.
Brussels; May 23.-The international BIZ
cycle tournament was opened here to-day.
The American, Sanger. won the Kings prize,
the principal prize to be given during the
meeting,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-09-13
Two Brave RailrOd Men.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 5.-Another train
was held up last light o, the st. Louis
and San Francisco road his time with
the unique accompaniment OF captured
robber.
Express train No. Jon the Frisco
westbound was flaggd with q red
light few miles asst of Pacific
which is about forty liles west Of st.
Louis.
The train came to andstill, and two
men held the engine CIV at bay while
third went to the eSress car and de-
manded admittance. The messenger
refused to open the oor. The demand
then came from one ethe engine guards
to "Blow her open."
This demand was anost instantly fol-
lowed by deafenig report and the
woodwork of the calyas wrecked. Then
the highwaymen jo'ed forces and tried
to enter the car, buKere impeded by the
wreckage.
The conductor ar a brakeman rushed
up to the robbers Hh pistols drawn, and
commanded them surrender. The rob-
bers answered WITH poorly directed fu-
silade, which thtwo brave trainmen
gave back with Unrest.
Such unexpecte resistance unnerved
the robbers, and,wo of them took to
their heels. Ththird was overpowered
and made priscer.
AS far as know, no one was hurt. The
prisoner gave hiaame as Pennock. He
is an ex-emplo,e Of the Frisco road,
and was identiA by the engineer as he
climbed over thtender and ordered him
to stop the trair
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Shell Back Home.
Dispatch to Greenville Nelcs.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Sept. 9.-Congress-
man Shell, Who was recently injured by
q cable car in Washington, passed
through the city to-day in the private
car of Superintendent McBee, of the
Richmond & Danville road. Many
friends called OH him and found him
rapidly recovering. Captain Shell said
he thought Governor Tillman had acted
very unwisely in his recent expressions
about the financial situation wherein be
spoke of a stay law in this State and
about the advisability Of hanging some
one for the money troubles. Captain
Shell said that stay law would prove
disastrous to the farmers. He said that
he would favor most heartily some plan
whereby the farmers could store their
cotton and issue circulating medium
thereon as means of temporary relief
from the panic and its effects upon the
South's staple. He expressed himself
rather warmly as to the circular just sent
out by the United States treasurer as a
tax on tho local circulating medium OF
the country. He says it is an outrage
and if carried out means simple prohlbl-
ton of these issues and throws the South
back upon tho mercy of the money lend
ers of New York who have recently eX-
torted from the people about million
dollars in premiums upon currency, by
virture of the country's extremely.
Captain Shell said he thought there was
great probabilities of compromise in
the Senate on the silver question. Said
he, "Mr. Cleveland is becoming uneasy
over the delay in bringing matters to
close and favors any plan which will in
dicate to the country the financial policy
we expect to observe. The silver men
will stay there forty Christmases before
they will weaken and though there is now
a majority in the Senate for repeal, thero
is general and most commendable de-
sire both by that body as whole and by
the president, to give the country a plan
which will insure return of confidence
and speedy strengthening of the busi-
ness situation. It seems to mo that the
popular measure of compromise is the
one to repeal the Sherman law and then
pass a law requiring the silver bullion
now in the treasury to be coined at once.
IF this is done there will be an early adj
journment of Congress, If not it ls
probable that this extraordinary session
will be allowed TO run on into the regular
session."
Concerning Ben Perry's candidacy Tor
collectolship Captain Shell said he had
tho most remarkable papors Of endorse
ment. He was the bost endorsed appli-
cant South Carolina ever had. The char
acter Of Tho ondorsers will bea revelation
to the people.
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there is very littlo for these people to do.
the destroyed crops. They are willing
enough to work, but there is nothing fol
them to 10. The people are to-day living
on salted pntatoes they have gathered,
together with tho corn saved. This cau-
not last lony. There are from 10000 to
q, 100 people who have to be supported
almost entirely until another crop can be
planted, about April, whom they can Sc
cure advances. There is no other solu-
ton.
The history of this section shows that
after the less severe storm of 1917, 1854,
and 1871 an epidemic Of malarial fever Of
malignant type followed. There is
now serious possibility Of such an
epidemic. In addition to the great loss
of human life there have been a great
many animals drowned and there Els
been extreme carelessness in the burial
of the bodies. The water supply is
brackish. The people arc forced to I've
in crowded houses, in many localities
and with tho short supply of provisions
the conditions are far too favorable for
the spread of the fever. Good food and
clothing are sorely needed and will 40
great deal. to minimize the possibilities of
spread of any trouble. A num@r of
cases of fever and diarrhGa have oeen
reported already.
The central relief com mittee at Jeau-
fort has for the last few days been dis
tributing rations among the needy on
careful basis. It is realized that tD food
stuffs contributed will have to las very
many months, and on that accoun limi-
ted supplies are given those know to be
deserving Of help. From what could
see there is no encouragement of likeness
nor is there any disposition to aluse the
charity by assisting those who artable to
find work. The superintendent OF the
Phosphate works advise me that they
have daily to turn away hundrec' OF men
who seek work.
The seriousness Of the situation can
hardly be overdrawn. The distress and
impending dangers Of starvation appeal
for prompt assistance.
Competent relief committeeslave been
organized with colored representation,
and the distribution Of the Hppllos is
being systematically and cauti usly man
aged.
In addition to the supply 0. food there
| Is necessity for Gle thing. Nost of those
who survived saved only theclothing on
their backs and are without proper raj
| ment for the winter season.
Additional medical assisknce, larger
supply of medicines and d5infectants I
regard as prime necessities. Respectfully
submitted, j. w BABcocK.
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In additido the unfavorable oondi-
ton amonswhich drought has been
prominent r correspondents Of the de-
partment s:ibe the falling off in the
condition che crop to the ravages OF
insects on plant, such as caterpillars
and boil, ajy and leaf worms. Rust rs
a cause of mage is also frequent. The
hurricane August 2Sth caused much
damage tdhe crops in the States of
North C,lina, South Carolina and
Georgia d in less degree in the State
of Fioric Reports from the State of
Alabamahow excess in moisture in
come paIof the State. In some places
the PLAN taking on a second growth
which iat considered beneficial, and in
others iaprouting and rotting in the
boil. sen counties Of the State report
too rapppening, eighteen that the plant
is shedig badly and forty eight report
rust.
The respondents reports from Mis-
sissippre to the effect that the crop is
doing ely and the weather is favorable
for thtesent condition.
In Ilisiana excessive rains early in
Augu caused old cotton to shed
0aQlYullo young COGLou SaS uot Ueue-
6ted lhe growth was in weed instead
offrr
Withe exception Of the counties Of
Sebaan and Scott the reports from
Arkias show the crop to be below the
.sr,. In Texas the plant is small
evekhere, both early and late plant
HtPH1s, Tenn, Sept. 9.-The rain
viii began falling yesterday continued
all 'ough the night and is still coming
dol News from the surrounding
cory is to the effect that cotton which
waorced to open prematurely by the
lodrought is being badly damaged by
thain. Especially is this true where
tbtalk is short. The bolls nearest the
gnd are being driven into the mud or
daged by the spattering of the soil.
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"A PRIVATE CITIZEN DISCUSSES A PUA
LIC QUESTION.

we take pleasure in asking the atten-
Z, tion of our readers to the article on our
Il first page from the pen of J. L. Tribble,
Esq.
+ The author is in no sense politician,
4 and hence discusses the question from
The, standpoint Of the private citizen.
4 For that reason there is an additional in
terest lent to the article, and the public
will appreciate the essay, not only for the
ability with which it is presented, but
also because there is az absence OF the
5 characteristic gloss and rant and am
biguity and ignorance pervading the ar
ticles and speeches ofpoliticians and oth-
Z ers who have set themselves up as po-
slitical teachers and leaders Of the people.
The article bears on its face evidence Of
research and close investigation and
thought, and is valuable not only for its
Historical data but for the facts presented
from the knowledge, observation and
experience Of this author.
The discussion is timely and comes
from q source that will Immediately
vealsa tie attention Of the public. We
TO be able to lay before our read
cle from Mr. sTribble.
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A Leader.
Notice to Contractors.
Office of County Commissioners,

SuCO VI Souuvy SOluluioolodCAot
Anderson, S. c., Sept. 8, 1893.
WILL be let to the lowest bidder on
w Tuesday, September 26th, at IL
o'clock q. NJ, the building of Bridge
over Rocky River near W. B. Tate's.
Also, on the same day at S o'clock p. M.
the building of Bridge over Wilson's
Creek near James Tate's.
Also, on Wednesday, September 9th, at
II o'clock a. m, the repairing Of Bridge
over Little Gererostee Creek in Corner
Township near G. c. Simpsons.
Also, on same day at 9 o'clock p. m. the
building of small Bridge across Branch
on the new road leading from Cooks to
Good Hope Church.
Plans and specifications made known at
time of letting.
r. E. PARKER, Chm'n.
B. r. MARTIN,
w. p. SNELGROVE,
Board Co. Com. A. c.
W. It. McGILL, Clerk,
Sept 9, 1893 IL 2
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| San FRANCISCO is to have an interna-
ttiana1 OK xposition in 1895. While twill
not Istend to competition with Chicago
in poiilt Of size or variety Of exhibits, or
Isetup q Midway Plaisance representative
of the decouste fashions Of allnations, it
,Mi1l be an exhibition of the arts and
sciences OF which this country will have
mo occasion to be ashamed.