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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
THE LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE.
When Engines First Begnn to Run
on Rails Tin Horns Were Used.

When Engines First Began to Run
on Rails Tin Horns Were Used.
When locomotives were first built
and began to trundle their small loads
up and down the newly and rudely n
structed railways Of England the coun-
try roads We're for the most part crossed
at grade and the engine driver had no
way Of giving warning of his approach
except by blowing Il tin horn. This
horn, as may be imagined, was far
from being a sufficient warning. One
day in the year 1853 a farmer of
Thornton was crossing the railroad
tracks on Il of the country roads with
a great load of eggs and butter. Just
as he came out upon the track a train
approached. The engineman blew his
tin horn Justify, but the farmer did not
hear it. Eighty dozen of eggs and fifty
pounds of butter were smashed into an
indistinguishable, unpleasant mnsss,
and mingled with the kindling wood to
which the wagon was reduced. The
railway company had to pay the far
mer the value of his fifty pounds of but
ter, his $50 eggs, his horse and his wa
gon. 1t was regarded a serious matter,
and straightway Il director Of the COM
pany, Ashlen Bagster by name, went
to Alton Grange, where George Stepl-
enson lived. to see if he could not in
vent something that would give a warn
ing more likely to be heard. Stephen
son went to work and the next day had
a contrivance which, when attached to
the engine boiler, and the steam turned
on, gave out Il shrill, discordant sound.
The railroad directors. greatly delighted
ordered similar c~ontrivances attached
to all the locomotives. and from that
day to this the voice Of the locomotive
whistle has never been silent.-Cardif
Mail.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
Ducats were originally dukes money
first made in the Duchy Of Apulia In 114o.
beware of ntmcn for Cntsrr1
Tint COntnin Mercury,

Beware of Ointmcntx for Cntnrrh
That Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the, whole
system when entering IT Through the mu,
be used except on prescriptions from repu:
table physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good You can possibly
manufactured by +. ]. Cheney 4 Co, Tole'
do. o.. contains no mercury. and Is taken
internally, acting. directly npon the blood
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally. and
made in Toledo. Ohio, by Il. ]. Cheney q
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. price 75c. per bottle
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Has tastes incidentally, in keeping with
other luxuries. ! remedy must he pleas
antly acceptable in form. purely whole
some In composition. truly beneficial In
effect and entirely free from every oDJec'
tiOnablc quality. II really Ill he consuits a
physician: If constiputcd he uses the gentle
family laxative, Syrup OF Figs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
Tried to Cut Hi. Throat.

Creston, Iowa, Feb. 1O.-Alfred Pail,
living five miles west Of Murray, in the
reighborhood of tho murdered man,
Goodolc, was found this morning with
his throat cut from the right ear to the
medium line of the neck, the wound sew
ering a large portion of the artery enter
ing the larynx. When found he held u
knife i'll his hand, and had undoubtedly
committed suicide. physicians were
called so soon as discovered, and report
his recovcry as extremely doubtful.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

That is seldom reached, but when Sal.
GERS Extra Grass Mixtures are sown this
is possible. Over fifty kinds of grass and
clover sorts. Largest growers of farm
seeds in thu world. Alsikc Clover Is the
hardest; CT son Glover Is the quickest
growing; ALI lfa Clover is the best fcrtil.
izlng clover. while Salzer's Extra Grass
Mixtures make the best meadows in the
world.
With 14c postage to the John A.. Salzer
Seed Co., la Crosse. Wis.,, you will receive
eleven packages grass and clover sorts and
his mammoth farm seed catalogues; full OF
good things for the farmer, the gardener
and the citizen. w
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

the head there is more potency in Ely's
Cream Balm than in anything else It is pos
siblc TO prescribe. This preparation has ior
years past been making. II brilliant success
rs a remedy for cold in the head. catarrh
and hay fever; Used in the initial stages
of these complaints Cream Palm prevents
while almost numhcrless cases are on rec
ord of radical cures after all other treat
lnentS have proved of no avail.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
Heavy Slaughter at Rio.

New York, Feb. 13.-A Herald special
dispatch from Montcvideo says: A cor
respe ndent form Rio de Janeiro. Brazil,
ser DIS word that the fighting at Nichthe-
roy when the rebels landed at Areia Point
OF: Feb. 3 was very fierce. 1t could hard
ly be decided which force came out vic
torious. Many were killed and many
others wounded on both sides, and the
&c eminent troops, commanded by Gen.
Agrollo, made a valiant defense.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Fergus Falls Mimi, Feb. 13.-Hon. e.
he win Join the rest of the capitol com
m:tsiorers and Gov. Nelson. They will.
make a tour Of the capitols and study
plans for Minncsota's.Dew capitol.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
Newer Hauled Down the Flag.

Colon. Feb. 1.-THE crew Of the United
States CT uiser Kearsarge was rescued at
neon Saturday. One man was drowned.
lie was a second-class fireman named
Anderson Robbins. The old w;.-ship was
abandoned on Rancador reef, with the
stars and stripes still flying at her peak.
The steamship City Of Para, with the
crew Of the Kearsargc on board. will
leave this port for New York on Wednes-
llav ...
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

To make our own troubles the means OF
helping the troubles of others is a noble eff
fort for good. A well illustrated instance
of this kindly sympathy is shown in a let:
ter from Mr.. Enoch l.. Hanscom., School
Agent. -Marsl::ield. Me-. IN old Union Sol
good to state. I am a nan Of 90 and when
40 had a bad knee and rheumatism set In:
1 was lame three years and very bad most
of the time. I got st. jacobs Oil and put 1t
on three times and It made a cure. I am
now in good health.'
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Hill Expects to BE v~indicated.
Miller, s. D., Feb. 13.-Mr. Hill this
morning says the report that the East
Grn Surety company will withdraw from
his bond as receiver of the Huron land
Office is not true. He expects to assume
charge the latter part Of this week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
BY A HARD STORM
A LARGE EXTENT OF TERRITORY
COVERED ny SNOW.
Storm Which Prevailed in the
West Sweeps Through to the At
lantic Coast, Leaving - Very Large
Amount Of Beautiful la Its Wake.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-l;cports from points
in every state from the Rocky mountains
to the Atlantic COAST and from the lakes
to Tennessee report one of the worst
snow, sleet and rain storms ever cx-
pericnccd. All kinds of traffic is par
alyzcd, trains are showed in and tcic-
graph wires are Frustrated. The story
of one town is that Of all places i'll the
line of the storm. Last night the storm
abated in the West, but to-day it IS
raging with undated fury along the AT"
lantic coast. The blizzard, with snow,
slcet ana an energetic wind, swept dow
Gu Chicago last night, and ragged with
C, instantly increasing violence. Great
snow drifts blocked the streets, suburb
an trains were delayed and snow sweep
ers were kept necessarily in use to pre-
vent %stoppage of street car lines, tratflc
on which was badly delayed. The biz
zlrd is the most severe that has visited
Chicago for many years. So severe was
the storm that at the public schools only
about one-third Of the pupils were pres
cnt. At many of the schools teachers
were absent, as we'll as scholars. AT the
Hammond school but eighty-five pupils
were present out of 900, and reports from
other schools showed a similar condl-
ton. Business at the stock yards was
practically suspended. Few people were
about the yards and no buyers put in an
appearance. One of the large observation
windows in the Leland hotel was blown
in, and several guests narrowly escaped
injury by the falling glass. All of the
mail trains coming into Chicago were
seriously delayed. Several of the city
deliveries were abandoned and the mail
service generally demoralized. Iele-
phone and telegraph wires suffered Sc
vcrely. Many wires were torn from
their fastenings, poles were blown down
and many crossed currents injured the
service.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

New York, Feb. Ii. - The blizzard
scheduled by weather prophets has ar
rived on time. In fact it struck this city
several hours in advance Of the time pre-
dicted by expert photographers. The
streets are covered with a mantle of
srow several inches deep. All traffic is
impedcd. The railroad trains arc be-
hind time and mails from all parts of the
country arc delayed. The street rail-
ways are operated with difficulty and
traffic On the river has been greatly i'm
peded. A high wind accompanies the
blizzard.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
Yoane Drexel I. Editor,

Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-The Public
Ledger appears this morning with the
name of George w. Childs Drexel at
the heado ( Its editorial columns as editor
and publisher in place of that Of the
late George w. Chi1ds.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
An ~Inquiring Mind.

Say, Mary, where docs this un-
screw Y"asked the bad little brother,
nearly twisting his sisters arm of.
What do you mean, you horrid boy?
Don't! you hurt me-"
why, papa and mamma were talk
ing about how badly you behaved at
the party last night, when papa said
you had q screw loose somewhere, INT
mamma said she would take you apart
and talk to you."-Arkansas Traveller.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
Piano Factory in A.a...

Leominster, Mass, Feb. IL. - The
factory of Rice 4 Holden, piano manu-
facturers, we burr ed this morning. The
building and its contents are u total loss.
The loss will be between $4,000 and
$4,000; fully insured.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Yellow Faces tire not IrettS'
Still less so are the symptoms Of the com
plant that makes faces ycllow-liyer trou.
side and through the right shoulder blade,
by nausea. vertigo, sick headache. sour
breath am; furred tongue. Hostetters
Stomach Bittnrs remove 1t completely, as
well as constipation and dyspepsia. its as.
s~ociatcs. Prevents malaria, rheumatism
and kidney complaint with this sterling
remedy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
Women Ofaciai. In France.

Several Of the mos: important Paris
postal offices have now adopted women
officials. The present republic has
done much to open out new fields of EN-
ployment for women, and the number
of women who ill public places is daily
increasing. There are some 5000 wo-
men clerks employed in the provincial
post Offices, more than 1000 telegraph
clerks, 700 women in the telephone
stations, 425 in the national savings
banks. The railways have, however,
been the best friends to the women.
1t was the Dombes company which
made the experiment Of employing wo-
men clerks at the offices as station mis-
treeses, and gradually all the French
railway companies have followed this
example until 24.OW women r en-
ployed in this way, besides many thou
sands az g%atekeepers. In the whoe Of
Europe It is estimated that 8OO,OW wo-
men hold public appointments.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

DIR. L.. schiffmann. st. Paul. MIMI. will
mail Il trial package of '%Schifmann's AS
thma Cure free to any sufferer. He ad-
give instant an f f,elieff in worst worst cases ese and dIt Cures Is
where others fail. Name this paper and
send address for u free trial package.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Fell Down a Saloon Stairway.
Chicago, Feb. 1O.-Joseph Gaffney, said
to be q wealthy mine owner from Butte,
Mont, fell down the stairway leading to
"a saloon at 176 Huron street this MORN
ing and broke his hip. he was taken to
Il. ....Au hocnstal
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
German
Syrup"

JUDGE ]. B. HILL, of the Superior
Court, Walker county, Georgia,
thinks enough of German Syrup to
send us voluntarily a strong letter
endorsing it. When men of rank
and education thus use and recon-
mend an article, what they say is
worth the attention of the public.
1t is above suspicion. II have used
your German Syrup" he says, for
my Coughs and Colds on the Throat
and Lungs. 1 can recommend it for
them as a frst-class incidence
Take 10 substitute. q
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Over 500 farms for sale on crop payment
plan. Send for my list. County and school
bonds bought and sold. j. A. Walters.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
women, wbisky ana Death.

Women, WHISKY and Death.
Tacoma, WASH, Feb. 13.-Women and
whisky caused Henry Demanzean, TWEEN
ty-two years old, to commit suicide last
night by shooting himself. He was found
on the street near his home suffering
great agony, and shrieking For Gods
sake, finish me-" He died at 4 o'clock
this morning.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
entity n Manslaurhter.

n WUIIty UI hSCEs r"
Menominee, Mich, Feb. 1O.-James Nc
'Tenna, VIII, shot and killed George Pat
tcrson at Bagley about a month ago.
was found guilty of manslaughter yes
terday. Ho is a cedar jobter who bore u
good character heretofore.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Nci-hl,or was once only a nigh-boor, G
the boor or nclgl,bor who lived nearest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Coughs and Hoarseness-I'he irritation
which induces coughing Immediately re-
lieved by use of 'l'rown's Bronchial
Troches." Sold only in boxes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

H-xe,nan's Camphor !c" with Glycsrin..
Cures Chapped II lands Il md Face, Tender or Sore Feet.
Chilblains, Piles, SC. &C Clark Co.. New Haven. q.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Some men weave their sophistry till thei
own reason Is entangled.-Johnson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

"IJmnson's Magic Corn salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for it.. Price Is cents.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Lawn is fine linen bleachcd on the lawn
of the ordinary drying ground.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

II the ISn!y =. Cutting Teeth,
Sc sure and use that old and wcil-tricd remedy, MRS
Sno:nIsG syHur for Children TccthinK.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Azure, bazaar, chess, lilac, sash. scarlet,
turban and orange are Persian words.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
For Sole.

Moderation is commonly firm. and firm
ness is commonly succcssful.-Johnson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
SIX Tons OF Hay Per Acl

A man in earnest finds means or II he can
not find, creates thcm.-Channing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

.Conceit is vanity driven from all other
shifts: and forced to appeal to itself for ad-
miratiOn.-Hazlitt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
~Somehodx,. Good.

The simple heart that freely asks in love
Observation-Disclosures,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

J. Lorillard Burke oche-Say, Ell
bridge, dis cigah am a pow'ful strong
one!
Mbridge Townsend de Forrest-Yep!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
Have You 4 ,thmn.

The society of worn, is the element o
good manners.-Goeth2.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
Yellow Face. are not Pr

Kid gloves are seweI with cotton thread,
as it does not cut the kid as readily as SILK.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Legal executions in Mexico are by shoot
ing, and take place In the prison yard.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17

Men. at times, are masters Of their fate
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-02-17
The Modcrn InNmMd

Progress, the highest lesson OF Stat
-IOWpll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-30

stances" replied Speaker Crisp firmly.
The chair appointed the gentleman from
New York C1r. Payne. He declined to
serve. The chair then appointed the rec
ognized leader of that side. He also de-
clined. The chair did not intend to be sub
jected to the humiliation of having any
member of that side refuse"
But the rules require two tellers," re-
turned Mr.. Reed.
Takes the Consequences.
THE chair takes all the consequences +"
replied the Speaker, emphatically, amid a
whirlwfnd Of democratic cheers. Things
were now going with high hand The
scene reminded old members of the stir
ring days of the Fifty-first Congress.
Mr.. Payne was still talking loudly in the
aisle as the clerk began calling the roll
He was ordered back to his seat, and re-
pied that he would do so when ne got
re ady. The Speaker met this retOrt by de-
ciaring that he was ready to entertain a
motion to bring the gentleman to the bar
OF the House for contumely. He said that
the Speaker must have some power to en-
force order. Mr.. Cultivate and Mr.. Bou-
telle, in the general confusion that follow
ed. were engaged in a wordy duel and Mr..
Cultivate threatened to move that Mr..
Boutelle be called TO the bar for contempt.
The Speaker decided that such proceedings
could not interrupt roll call, but upon its
completion they were not renewed. The
resolution was adopted-16i-3. Mr. Hainer
(Neb.) moved to reconsider. and pending
that 10 adjourn. During the progress of the
roll call the excitement subsidized. and by
agreement the motion to reconsider was
withdrawn, and at $50 the House ad-
iOurned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-30
ANACOSTIA.

Fillmore and Grant streets are included
in the schedule of stree is to be severed
under the appropriation of 1SaJ, fer that
branch of public improvements by the Dis
trict.
Mr. Thos. W. Scott as foreman, is erect
ing for Mr.. J. B. Redd OH Jackson street
between Pierce and Adams six-room
frame dwelling with all modern improve
ments. to COS: S1,S50.
-Four hundred AMI forty feet of ~ and Is
inca sewer pipe is being laid by the Distric,
authorities Oh Jackson street between Mon.
roe and Fillmore streets. Connections are
rapidly being made by the residents Of
Monroe street with the lately completed
sewer on that thoroughfare.
The AnacoStia and Potomac River Rail.
road Company has notified its patrons thai
the issuance of transfers to connectinp
lines VIII be discontinued on and after April
L. Oh account of the loss sustained by the
company through the practice.
The Associated Charities met at the resi-.
dence of Mr.. Chas. Dodge last night After
the report Of visiting committee the meet.
ing adjourned sine die.
AnacOstia Tent, No. 13S Independent
Orier of RechaDites, held its reg,iIur meet.
Ing on Tuesday evening, Mr.. James II
Dony chief ruler, presiding, and Mr. Thos
candidates We're installed, after which re.
freshments were served. Visitors were
present from Union and Washington Tents
Grand Visitor and Lecturer S. r. Mundel
MADE some interesting remarks for the
benefit of the order, followed by Rev Hugh
L. stevenson, Prothers Sinclair Allan
Berry, Matheison, Bladen, Kelley Redo
and Dony, in short talks The tent is q
beneficial organization. paying 81 per week
sick benefits to the membership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-30
EVANSVILLE.

The Hyattsville Progressive Euchre Club
met last Wednesday night at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Latimer. on
Spencer street. The following persons were
present: Mr.. and Mrs J. C. Robinson. Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. H. Welsh, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
{. Boykin, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Campbell
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. White, Mr. and Mrs,
L. f. Holden, DR.. and Mrs Owens. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. G. Whiting, Mr. and Mrs. John E.
Latimer, DR.. Chas. A. Wells, Miss Nellie
Moran, Miss Lilly Latimer Mr. Frank
Latimer and Mrs. Van Doren. Supper was
served after the games were played. The
first and second ladies' prizes were awarded
to Mrs. Chas H. Welsh and Miss Nellie
Moran, and similar prizes for the gentle
men were won by DIR. Owens and Mr.. L. F.
Holden.
At a recent meeting of the county COM
missioners the following business was
Laurel be paid $3.50, in full of rebate on road
tax due city council of Laurel for 1893. paw
able out Of road appropriation for 1899.
Laurel district; that VIM. H. Richardson.
treasurer of the corporation Of Hyattsville,
be paid SIP on account of rebate on road
tax due said corporation for 1893 PAYABLE
out of road appropriation for 1893 Bladens-
burg district; that warrant be drawn on
the collector and treasurer for 1893 PAYABLE
to Thomas E. Williams. clerk to the board
of county commissioners. for 81 coo the
same to pay jurors, bailiffs and state wit
nesseS certificates, April term 1894: that the
following road and bridge accounts be paid
out Of the license fund: VIM. c. Waters.
sS,I1; VIM. w. Fowler, s23; Thomas Green,
N.23: VIM. E. Swami, s6695; Geo. T. Under
wood, s.. 30; Chas 3. Boswell SIS: n q
RidSeley, jr., 81 John NJ. Roberts. sl3 %;
that DR.. Chas. A. Wells DR.. NJ. d. Humes
and w. W. Roberts be appointed commits
sicners to visit Spa bridge. Bladensburg,
and report to this board, on April 10. 1891.
the probable cost of erecting a bridge
over Spa branch, known as Eastern
branch, and the kind of bridge needed at
said place; that county commissioners meet
on April "A to take up the Osborn case as
peutioned for, said road running from
Charles branch to turnpike; at same time
take up petition of Richard Cross, Ricna Ri
RiSSles and others for public road, begin
ming at point near Stor-. HILL on the An
station; that Benjamin S...landford be ;.p-
pointed constable for Piscltawly district
The rate of county taxes was placed at ~