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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
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holder. Out Of S7.:'pO, 1000.
New York, Sept. 11.-According to
allegations contained in Il complaint
filed in the United States circuit court
Judge Lacombe will be called upon
tomorrow to take action with the OBJ.
jcct of preventing the continuation and
final consummation Of what is charac-
teriZed as one of the most colossal
frauds in modern times. The chief
actor in the scheme. John c. Beatty,
an American, ut present resides in
Texas. His victims include prominent
New Workers and other residents Of
the United States and Canada How
far this scheme has succeeded has not
yet been determined. hut one victim,
James H. Beatty, president Of the
German and. Northwest Insurance
Company Of Ontario. Can. and Of the
Federal Life Assurance Company of
Hamilton, Ont, Swears he has lost
$4,000, and ii is charged that the goal
OF Bc:ltty's ambition was to fraudulent
~ obtain posse ssion of $7,5OO.O 600. The
complain in the case. in addition to
James II. Beatty, are james G. Aiken,
Benjamin. H.. Doane and Leo Wormser
OF New York. The defendants are
Frank A. Miller, Charles H. Dow,
Samuel +. Wood, Finis p. Earnst,
Frank Church. James H. Brown. G..
w. kitteridge. James w. Garlic, L. J..
O'Donnell Of California and John c..
Beatty Of Texas. all directors or trus-
tees of the Colorado River Irrigation
company. The company was first or
ssanized on Jan. Z, 1892, under the
name Of the Arizona Il Sonora Land
and Irrigation company. but the title
was changed on Jan. ., 1893, to it's
present form. Its ostensible object
was to carry or the irrigation Of land
IN California, Arizona. Lower Cali
folnia and Mexico. lis. capital stock
was S7,5OO,00O divided into 1901 600
shares of $50 each. According to the
complaint the company organized by
John G. Beatty was for his sole inter-
est and benefit. and was to enable him
to realize $7,5OO.OW on a tract of
worthless land containing 1900 900
acres on the Altar river in the Province
OF Sonora. in Mexico, to which it is
said he did not ever have a title. Hay
mig organized the company and OBJ
talled the issue Of the capital stock by
alleged fraudulent and fictitious state
Ments 1t is charged, that John G. Beat
~ went about negotiating with the oh.
ject of transferring the land to the
company for the whole of it's capital
stock of $500, 900.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

rHAs. W OF 4 PaflS COm-
munard and has five children. He has
been an anarchist for L. years, hav-
ing before that, been connected with
the Socialistic movement in England,
and Their with the Democratic Fedora
ton. He is a tailor and stands ll.h
among the LEADERS Of the British
t~rades-unions.
w, v. Atkinson.
The Democratic nominee for Gov
ernor of Georgia is w. Y. Atkinson.
He is not yet 40 years of age and is
one of the Youngest men ever nominal
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

and then moved to Newman, where he
has since lived and practiced his pro-
fession. He has served in the Legis-
lature and was chairman of the Demo-
cratic state conventions in 1880 and
'92.. Mr.. Atkinson has q very able
political lieutenant in the person Of
his wife.
Reuben F. Kolb.
~The insurrectiOn threatened in Ala
bama by the followers Of Reuben Il.
Kolb. Farmers candidate for Governor
who it is claimed has been fraudulent
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

ed for Governor Of
Georgia. Mr.. AT
kinsOn was born ON
a farm in Mcri-
wether co lnty. In
early life he lost
his father, and had
to work for a living
but by industry and
perseverance he
was able to attend
the university at
Athens. After
graduating, he stud
led law and was
admitted to the bar
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

fore the Supreme Court Of the United
States. In 1882 he went west and
held some public Offices IN Indiana aud
Missouri. President Cleveland sent
him to Liberia as Minister resident
and Consul General, but he did not
like Africa and returned to the United
States in a few months. He is u
Democrat and his home is Mt Kansas
City, where. in addition to his activi-
ty in politics and law, he OWNS and
edits a weekly paper, the American
Citizen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Fine Pictures Fren.

Here's good new for any of II
readers who arc pincned by hard
times. The Woolson spice company
OF Toledo. Ohio, are giving away inar"
nic L:ctnres to d"jr;:2:s OF Lion colt Q
in exchange for large Ion heads CT
from Lion coffee wrappers. '""..,a
pictures they also mail valuable book +.
a knife, game, etc, 1T surely pays to
drink Lion coffee. which is by tar the
finest sold for the price. and has a
beautiful picture and card in every
one-pound package. If o haven't
an Illustrated Premium List. ask your
grocer for u copy, or send your name
and address to the firm above named.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

ly defeated in pre-
vious elections,
makes the leaders
Of the campaign Of
more than ordinary
interest. Reuben +.
Kolb is an Alaba-
milan by birth,
training and educa.
ton, and is about
IS e a Of age. He
spent three years
at Howard College,
Marion, and In 1859
graduated o the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

ment Of the
knights to be held
In Washington dur
ing the last week
% August. Geo. Il.
Shaw was born in
New York, in 1854.
He WIGS educated in
the public schools
and afterward. en-
gagged in the lum-
Der business. He
was Mayor Of Eau
Claire, Wis.,. in 'SS
and sd, and o dele
gate to the National
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

State. upon the death of the reigning
sovereign. MAJ elect a king. The
Crown Prince. whose name is Som
detch Chowfa Maha Vajirunhis, is but
sixteen years old.
Charles w. M0wbray.
Charles W. Mowbray the English
anarchist, who recently came to this
country under the mistaken impress
sion that anarchy is a.paying business
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

In the United
States, has deter
mined to go home
as. soon as he can
raise money enough
to pay his passage
back to England.
Mowbray is 80
years of age and
WAS horn in the
county Of Durham,
England. He has
served in the Eng
lish army. He mar
ried the daughter
~ w.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

IiIlhS tllsIl III tIlc
railroad world and
was appointed
with the approval
of all the interests
concerned. MI.
Walker is Yer
monter. Il graduate
of AIiddlcbury Col
lcge and was a
made n member of
the first Interstate
Commerce Com
leading railroad
lawyer in New Eng
land when he was
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Hugh Cameron

hangers me laufelS
of other sOckless
and llirsute states
e for he scorns
all %footgear. and his
beard, when ut
large, is said to
touch the ground
as he walks along.
He is n candidate
Of the George
Washington Corps
of Home Protec-
tionists. He is 6S
a old and his
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

were. represented in
the meeting. c. H.
J. Taylor Of Wash
ington was %re-elect-
cd president of the
league. MI. Taylor
was born in slavery
at Marion, Ala
bama. .3S years ago,
got his education in
the public schools
and picked up
the Jaw, but he did
it so thoroughly
that he was admit
IL ~ H.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Aa,MkssWSfas'syTNENAex ssWNNyn NN\W1lh
X;'
SEVERE EXPOSURE

Often results in colds, fevers, rheumatism,
neuralgia md kindred arrangements. w,
do not "catch colo" if we are in good condi'
In consequence doing its duty, we live Ia full,
health and enjoy life rain OF shine" To
break up q cold there's nothing 20 valuable.
IS DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They keep
the whole system regulated in a perfectly
worry and ii grumbie, # we are morbid, Il The
days seem dreary and long, II the weather ID
bad, IL things 60 awry, it is the liver which
Is at fault. It is generally torpid" A.
common sense way is to take DR.. Pierce's
t tiess insuf fsiisss; .v Me gsne Sa means sas 'o of % Wbiah;
our tissue-changes become indolent aud in
complete. Be comfortable-you are COM.
Portable when well. You'll be well whsn you
have taken " Pleasant Pellets"
No Constipation follows their use. Put
up sealed in glass always fresh and ~
liable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

3; KoIH' =. University OF North
Carolina. Since that time he has been
a farmer, except while serving in the
field during the civil war, and has N
joyed n national reputation rs a scien-
tifc agriculturist.
George b.. Shaw.
Representative George 3. Shaw, Of
Wisconsin. Past Supreme Chancellor
Of the knights Of Pythias, will be
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Serious Wreck.

!. New Orleans, Sept. 11.-Spreading of
rails caused a serious wreck on the
Shell Beach railroad yesterday even
ing. Julius Applenaus, aged sixteen,
was almost instantly killed. Willie
F. Locke, aged thirteen. has since died
Of his injuries, and Engineer Craw-
ford WAS badly hurt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

upon the daughter
OF John III. l''laglcr.
the Standard Oil
%millionlirc. by her
husband. when he
compl ,:es his ar
engagements for
r%rowling himself
james L.. King Of Il
brand new nation.
Trinidad Is Il fertile
island about 23
miles long. , miles
wide. and lies near
ly 100 miles off the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Knocked Ont.

CincIrrati, Sept. 11.-Beforc the Fair
play Athletic club last night Wiley
Evans, the colored California weller
weight, was knocked out by Tom
Davis, of the Pastimc Athletic club.
in the seventh round of a ten.round
contest for points.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

curtain tnaC screens
the rank of royal
life is pulled aside.
Princess Laetitil re-
Gently went on Il
spree. in which
drinking and other
things O or less
disreputable We're
mixed, and now, by
order of King Hum
bert, she is doing
penance. She is the
daughter Of the late
Prince Napolean,
called plOn plOu.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Adolphus Is Omen.

st. Peter, MIMI, Sept. 11.-Gustavus
Adolphus college is open. The enroll
ment shows. a considerable increase
over last. year. Two new professors
have been added to the faculty: Prof.
A. Nelson, Ph. D., ome directly from
Yale to occupy. the chair of history
and philosophy, and Inez Rundstrom,
3 teacher Of many years. experience,
becomes associate in mathematics.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Rood'o Pills cure nausea and bil!ousness
Permitted ia Refer,

Cholly Chumplcigh-What do you
think: Some people asked me ycstcr.
day If VIC were engaged.
Miss Coldcal--lndced. What did you
tell them?
Chollcy Chumicigh-I referred them
to you. Was that right!
Miss Colde"l-Quitc right. l never
dismiss anybody without a reference.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Had o Of Fun.

Paris, Sept. 11.-Max Lebaudy, the
eccentric millionaire, gave a bull fight
in an arena upon his property at Mai
son LATTE to-day to which q hundred
members Of tie aristocracy were in
vited. Several Spanish bulls were pro-
cured and three professional bull fight.
ers were seriously hurt,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

nlc,;nY. coast of Brazil. 1t
is claimed by no nation and is unin-
habitcd. so the entcrpri>ing King will
people it with subjects chosen By him
self. The prospective Queen was Miss
Anna iflagler. She was married to
Baron Harden Hickey in New York
in 1891.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Shipping Silver.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE steamer
Auvunia will take out tomorrow 80
600 ounces Of silver and 10000 Mexican
dollars,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Will Hobnob With Royalty.

vienna. Sept. 11.-Commodore p. D.
Morgan apd Mr.. George ]. Gould
have been elected members Of the
Royal Yacht Squadron Of Austria
Hungary. Mr.. Gould was proposed
for membership by Archduke Carl
Stephan and the nomination was sec
onded by Prince Batthyani- Strait
mann.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
He Was Missed.

Arriving Missionary-Do you have
any Thanksgiving dinner ON these is.
i-EGs.
Cannibal King-You bet! I wish
you'd been at our last. You'd have
been right in it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Hts Own

Ashland, Wis, Sept. 11.-Hurley Jail
was; Quilted by fire yesterday. Prison
er Tom Gerd started 1t In his cell and
was burned to q crisp.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

Everything comes to him who WEIGHS
said the grocc. MS he dumped a slovclfnl Of
sand in the sugar bin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Halls Cntnrrh Cure.
Is taken internally. Price 75c.

A waitress may not know how 10 deal q
pack OF cards. but she can raise the dnce
by dropping the tray.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
WE'LL KNOWN PEOPLE.
CELEBRATED PERSONAGEs FAR
AND WEAR.
People Who Have Gained Distinc-
ton in their Particular Spheres
In Life BOth in This Country and
Abroad.

Aldace +. Walker was recently ap-
pointed receiver of the Atchison. To
peka & Santa Fe railroad to succeed j.
W. Reinhart. resigned. Mr.. Walker
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

Princess I.aetitia. sister-in-law Of the
King Of Italy. is involved in one Of
the royal scandals which occasionally
become known to the world. when the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

No wonder the amateur photographer ID
hI;ovi"ltul with his art. He Is always
'iHs:iG something"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

We can't save much by employing electric
city to do our work. hcramse OF the conse-
quent Increase in current expense.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

Rest too often recuperates a fellow that
it makes him too lazy to get to work.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

The money that is the root Of all evil is
the money that is another's pocket.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

Talking Of the summer girls bathing
dress. II It costs so little how Is 1t 1t comes
SO high?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ice with Glycerine.
The original aEd only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
and Face. Cold Sores. &c. q. q. C:sSk o.N.Haven.Ct.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to euro or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for it. Price is cents.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

"a.:', .u>c- Loot Tea.
Tho great ;!..1. .;;"I"e:.. t...i freshness and ciearness
totfIe IUEli.GAn". ;.r.I cuI,.a - stio..ion. Hc.rJDc.,tl.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

and was married to her uncle, the late
Amedeo. Duke Of Aosta and eX-king
of Spain. She is said to be a charm
ing woman. fond Of all kinds of
sports. She has Il craving for the So
cietv of uniformed beauX, attends
races. bets. smokes and drinks with
the most unconcerned air. King Hum
bert has ordered her confined in her
palace. and threatened to cut off her
allowance. and since then she has not
appeared in public.
Gen. Hugh Cameron.
Gen. Hugh Cameron, n candidate
for Congress from the second Kansas
district, is said to be the Oldest char
ter Kansas has ever known. He en-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Sure defeat is in store for the candidate
who goes around shaking with two fingers.

The Voice of the People -.
Proclaims one fact as true, namely,that Hos
letters Stomach Bitters effects u cure
whenever it is persistently used for the all
ments to which it is adapted. Among these
are malarial and dyspeptic ailments, rheu-
constipation and biliousness. A tablespoon
full three times q day is about the average.
When a man ''feels his oats,' 1t is not
always evidence of his being a stable char
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

renee, where he has lived the life of a
hermit, because the girl he loved jilt-
ed him on the day set for their nup-
tials. For years he has been known
as a scholar, soldier, celibate and vegc-
tartan. Gen. Cameron served with
gallantry throughout the late war and
left the service Il Lieutenant Colonel
and Blevet Brigadier General. He Is
a native Of Pennsylvania, and Il rela-
tive Of the Camerols who have been
so prominent in Pennsylvania and ma
til III politics.
C. H. J.. Taylor.
G. H. ]. Taylor is president of the
National Negro Democratic League,
which held it's annual meeting at In
dianapolis recently. Twenty states
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

CONVENTION at Chicago In 1881. He
He became Supreme Chancellor Of the
knights of Pythias Of the World In
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
1920. and was elected to the Fifty
third Congress as II Republican, from
the seventh Wisconsin district.
Dnronc~s Harden Hickey.

"Anna. Queen of Trinidad" is the
latest, and perhaps the most imposing
title evcr secured by an American girl.
Such will be the distinction bestowed
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

Agreement WIIH GREAT WESTERN SUPPLY HOUSE
oENTLEMEx:.Please send by mail. seepteiyy
pscked. eEaF sli charges HFsHFSsid: . : MS~ 1 'isiI
ikx1i inchos IN siIel, Which Ia4reo TO sell IL j can
and remit the sum OF One Dollar. Or return tneSs
thirty days from the dine they ere reoeaved ~ ma
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

The MOdern Beauty
Thrives OH good food and sunshine, with
plenty Of exercise in the open air. Her
form glows with health and her face blooms
with its beauty. If her system needs the
cleansing action of a laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant liquid laxa-
1--WE, Syrup Of Figs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15

II the Baby is Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy, MRS.
wlSsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-09-15
Tbe Modern Beauty

Any fool can blame, but it takes a wise
head to bestow proper praise.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-07-21
NOTICE TO Contractors.

DUMAS RECLAMATION WORKS, CONTRACT
~ No. l-sealed proposals will be received by
the board of the sumas diking commissioners
at the Office OF the clerk of said board. Sumas, b.
C., untT II o'clock noon, Thursday. the I'd day
of August, 1894, for the whole OF the following
works required in the construction of q system
OF land reclamation and drainage works:
The construction OF levee em6ankments and
minor works connected Herewith.
The diversion and strengthening OF certain
sloughs.
The closing of sumas river by an esrthwork
dam.
The construction OF a rocK tunnel through q
spur Of Sumas mountain.
The furnishing and erecting of gates at said
tunnel.
ALI proposals must be made on the printed
form OF tender attached TO the bill OF quantities
aud be addressed to q. w. Chadssy, esq, clerk
of the sumas diking commiss toner's, sumas. B.
=, aud the envelopes enclosing Thorn shall be
legioiY marked on the outside upper ieit-hand
The proposals will be opened and canvassed
by the commissioners at the above ststsd hour
and place
deposit or certified check payable 10 TIE order
oil the sumas diking commissioners for an
amount equal 20 five per cent OF the total
amount of the tender, the said deposit being
made as guarantee OF good faith that the
party making the proposal WILL IL the contract
IL awarded 10 him or them, execute the same
with approved security within one week of the
date OF said award. Immediately after which
the sum 30 deposited will be returned TO the
successful tcnderer, and also to the parties
whose tenders are not accepted.
should the party 10 whom the contract is
awarded fail 20 execute the contract with APP
proved security within one week OF the date of
said award. the amount deposited by the said
party shall TO forfeited TO the said com iss SION
ers, and at the expiration of one week after the
date OF the award the said commits sioners shall
DO Tree 70 make other arrangements for the per-
torrance of the works.
Parties rendering shall write legibly on the
form OF tender Immediately above their sigma
lures, tho character of the cart work to be iur-
nIshed by them. that is TO say: Whether the
earthwork viii be performed by them by means
OF wheeibsrrows carts, wagons, cars or dredg-
erf, or by q ombination of same. The same
party IL at liberty TO forward two proposals. one
based on the employment of wheel bsrrows
carts, wagons and cars, and the other based on
the employment of dredgerS
Specifications and drawings may be seen on
and aiter the 9th day of July, 1894. at the office
OF the clerk of the sumas diking commission
eTs. snmas, b. G.. or at the Office Of Messrs
keeier Smith, engineers of the works, Five
Sisters block, Victoria. b. G.
Copies of the pecificstions will be furnished
BY either Of the above offices on the payment of
nys dollars.
The commissioners reserve the right to reject
any ali tenders &. W CHADsFY
Clerk Snmas Diktng Commissioners.
Office OF the sumAs diking commissioners,
snmas. B. C., July ?. ls9t
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CAPITAL s.. 500. 600 L a.sl MOI MOB, ,

North Western America Qimitedl, OF London,
England. loans money on improved city and
farm properties: delays: money always ON
hand; correspondence solicited. Harwooj Nor
gan, Manager. Office. room C. Halter block.
Address letters p O. Box 23i