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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
GERRYMANDERs IN GREAT BRIT
AIN

Parliamentary appointments That
Guido Anything to Be Found In
This Country.
""They order this matter better'-or
worse-in Great Britain and ireland;
the matter under consideration being
the gentle art of gerrymandering. We
have had SOM pretty bad examples
Of it here, Of late, but at u worst,
we must, according TO figures given by
the New York Tribune. yield the palm
of badness 10 our kin beyond the sea-"
The present a~pportionmcnt Of members
Of the house Of commons was made
by what was called a reform hill.
Either that nomenclature was Il mas
terpiecc of irony or else the former
a~pportionmcnt was bad beyond all
reckoning, for it really is difficult to
imagine anything more inequitable than
the present system. The boroughs of
Denbigh. Flint and Montgomery, for
example. each elect one member and
the total number of voters in all three
is only 1O,4O1; while Hudders6eld,
with 1850 voters, elects only n
Again. Alerthyr, with 1852 voters,
and Derby, with 1921, each elect two,
while Cardiff. with 1883, elects only
one. Ipswich's 9.4l4 voters and Daven-
PORTS 1876 elect two members for
each place. while Dudley's 1886 and
Wandsworth's 1852 elects only one
for each. There are not less than 81
English boroughs with fewer than 5000
electors each. One of them is now
represented by a Liberal Unionist, six
by Radicals and fourteen by Conserva-
tives. All parties, therefore, profit by
this unequal distribution of members,
and if the Conservatives have now,
on the whole, the advantage their ten
ure of it will probably not be long.
The new registration bill seems design
ed to swing the pendulum far to the
other side and to give to the Radicals
undue representation. Thus five Irish
constituencies, with an aggregate poll
Of only 1900, will send to Westmins-
ter n representative each, while Rom
ford, with more than $4,000, will send
only one; in the one case, one to $500;
In the other, one to 10000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

The Portuguese government has u
toyel method Of dealing with strikers.
Some days ago the bakers Of Lisbon,
tome 5000 in number, went on strike.
Chey held a meeting at a public square
% give utterance to their grievances,
xhe reupon they We're surrounded by
he military, conducted to the bakeries
.ul set to work, a military guard keep
ng watch over them to see that they
performed their duty properly. Such a
procedure would hardly be excused in
this country, but In Portugal 1t IS dr.
erent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

Muffin Attempts a Council of War
Mt Gen. Putnam's Headquarters.
ness in the red-headed boy, who was
the gamin of the island, n he at once
assured Davy that he should not so
alone, but that he would back him up
and second his demand for the release
Of 1.-The prisoner"
The two boys at once set out to-
ward the British camp, Tommy march,
ing almost soldier-like beside Davy,
and the wind blowing through his rag
ged sleeves in a n which rem
dered him ridiculous from q martial
point Of view.
As the British had complete possess
sion of the island, they were not guard
ing their camp with any great degree OF
care, and the boys managed to slip be-
tween the pickets and appeared on the
parade ground, where but a few days
previous Davy, and Muffin on his Shout
ders, had witnessed a drill by the
American troops. But the scene a
changed now. and instead of the rag
ged regimentals" Of Washington's army,
the camp was filled with handsome
scarlet uniforms.
Davy had already learned that the
colonel whose dog had suffered so Sc
verely in the royal battle with Muffin
was Donop, one Of the bravest officers
in the kings service, and he had no
trouble in finding his headquarters.
The boys were seen as they came
down the camp street toward Donop's
house, and some of the boys called out
that there was the boy who owned the
rebel cat"
Nothing daunted by their reception.
Davy Blake walked up to the stately
guard, pacing up and down in front Of
the old stone house occupied by Colo
mel Donop, and asked II lie could have
Immediate audience with the colonel:
"You. boy" cried the sentry. II
dare say you are some rebel boy come
to bother u.s."
"No, sir, I am here to demand the
release Of a prisoner" flashed Mullins
That's pretty good" laughed the
man. rs he lowered his musket. You
demand the release Of a prisoner7
why, you put on as much authority %
r ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

THAT'S well SAID" he answered.
"And SO you wait your ca'|SouA
friend Mufin?"
s"That's what 1 am here Cor"
"Will YOU promise. me that ne VIII
not give my officers any trouble nere-
aftcr?" u. &,
II can't do that, General, Mulhn Is
n patriotic cat, and he doesn't K any
thing that belongs to the king"
Again the face of Howe was wreath-
ed in smiles and he turned back lnto
the house again. .,a
From where they stood Davy mo
Tommy saw him seat himself at tne
table and for q half minute he Wrote
rapidly. ,,o,a q
paper in his hand, and he handed IL W
Davy Blake. saying:
"There, that's the best l a 40.
You may try it, and if Colone, U .,tGpp
will not obey, why. I'm AFRAID sluii1n
will have to be dealt with according 10
the rules Of the war"
Davy,. with the paper in his hand
drew off, and as he and Tommy troop
ed down the street he read aloud:
Headquarters British Army.
Long Island, August, 1776.
.Thc general commanding sends ms
compliments to Colonel Donop, n re-
quests that he return at once to tne
bearer of this note the body OF Mutf1n
now detained in this camp as a prison
err of war. And it furthermore request
ed that at no future time during
u occupation of Long Island shall
ANYTHING belonging to Davy Blake be
disturbed by his Majesty's troops.
Glove"
When called to his door again Colonel
Doncp read the note with flushed race
and tartIy summoned an aid to whom
he addressed a few words.
The aid was followed by the boys TO
an old Dutch oven near by, and when
it's doors We're opened Muffin sprang
out with a joyful cry.
He was Immediately seized by Davy.
who lifted him to his shoulder, and
with Tommy bringing up the rear, all
three marched triumphantly from the
British camp.
1t was an occasion Of rejoicing when
the little procession came in sight OF
the farm house, and as Davy swung
Muffin ovcr his head the voice of Tom
my jackson rang out loud and clear:
''Hurrah for General Howe n
Muffin"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
or July.

So speak the voices Of the past, ye
children Of the land
Behind us thrice an hundred years, be-
fore u thousand grand.
Such arc the legends Of yon flag that
gladdcns land and sea;
Such is the hand that scrolls the air
this day Of jubilee.
Flag of the sun that shines for all,
Flag Of the sea that flows for all.
Flag Of the breeze that blows for all,
Hail, flag Of liberty, all hail!
The festal day has come.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

Miss Frances r. Willard has received
the degree of LID. from Wellesley
,,,,nr. J,,w women in the world have
been thus honOrcd, and there are few
men who have received the degree that
will wear it more worthily than Miss
WILLS ri.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

%perplexed, made his appearance.
what is all this fuss, guard?" he
asked.
Instantly Davy dotted his hat out
Of respect to the soldiers rank, and
advanced.
Il am Davy Blake, and I have come
to demand the release Of the prisoner
now held by your men in this camp"
Donop looked ut the boy and seemed
to measure him from head to foot.
I'VE hold no prisoner" he said.
"But your men captured Muffin, sir.
They brought him to camp on a horse,
for Tommy here saw them and is sur
the prisoner vas Muffin"
"Who is Muffin?"
my cat, SIR"
Dunop elevated his head and looked
over his gold-rimmed spectacles at the
boys.
1--WE don't make war on CATS" he
exclaimed, as he seemed on the point
of withdrawing into the house.
"But, sir, Muffin is the cat that whip
DER your dog on the way here" said
Davy, hoping to refresh the officers
mind.
In an instant Donop seemed to recall
the incident and his brow cloudcd.
You can't have him, sir" he said.
"Your rascally feline nearly killed Tu-
dor, and-and l refuse TO give him
up"
Before the astonished boys could re-
sent this the door was shut n Do
mop was again inside the house:
"This is ~insrlence unheard of, Tom
N.Y." exclaimed Davy, turning to his
friend. "We may be rebels, as they
call us. but we are Americans, and I
shall go to Gen. Howe"
This was farther than Tommy Jack
son bad thought of carrying the at
fair, and as he and Davy withdrew he
demonstrated, saying that it would do
no good and that they might get
thrown into prison themselves for dar-
ing to carry such a trivial thing to
the notice Of the British commander.
Its the highest authority on the
island" persisted Davy. 1--WE have
come down here for Muffin and we in
tend to 80 back with him."
Gen. Howe occupied the old Breton
nier house, and when the boys neared
it they saw the relocated sentry who
marched up and down the lawn in front
of it with the measured tread of the
.practiced soldier.
well fare no better here" whis-
pered the little urchin behind Mullins
owner.
At that moment the door opened aud
a pleasant-faced officer in the full uni
form OF a British major general came
out and turned to give some orders to
an orderly who CAME out with him.
That was General Howe, Davey knew
for he had seen him the day before
cantering over the dusty road ut the
head of his staff; but now he was quite
alone.
The boys came nearer, and as they
were stopped by the guard they salut-
ed, attracting the generals attention.
"Well, boys, what is it," pleasantly
inquired Howe.
Davy in a few words stated their err
rand, and Howe listened with q smile
on his face.
$50 you have invaded the camp on a
mission Of rescue haYe you?" he In
quired. "You are after the cat which
whipped one Of my officers dogs? Well,
why don't you so and demand your cat
of that officer himself?"
1--WE have been there, but he refuses
to surrender the prisoner"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

AS the queen Of England has a son,
grandson and great grandson living,
sYh is likely to be the last queen or
england for several generations, posi-
oly the last for all time.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

Sarah Bcrnhardt has created a SEN
sation in London by her rendering Of
a role in the sacred drama" Of IL
evil" There is no doubt that the art
Of the woman uNust be consummatc, for
it is scarcely possible to conceive OF
the Bernhardt in anything that bears
even the scmb!ancc Of s%acredncss.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

It's a boy, and the Duchess of York Is
loing well. 1t will be created a peer
At once with the title of Earl of Kent
ind the good Queen Victoria Will
breathe easier in the knowledge that at
present there are no signs Of the ex-
:inction Of her line.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

The most wonderful cliff jewellers in
the United States arc those Of the Ma0-
ros. in a Southern Colorado canon.
Some Of these caves are 500 or GOD
fee, from the bottom Of the perpandic-
ular sides of the canon wall, II how
their occupants gained insrcss is Il mys-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

Members of congress want their hall
,en,ilation improved. There are Il good
many things about Washington that
reed ventilation badly. The occupants
Of the representative hall are more III
lccd of it than the hall itself, if half the
rcports that arc in circulation have any
foundation in fact.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

In his book of "Reminiscences of For
.ign Travel the venerable Robert G.
Winthrop a Y that of all the celebri-
les he met a%broad-and they ranged
rom Il pope and two empcrors to the
nost famous artists and literary men
# the day-"everything considered, Ca
our was the wisest and greatest OF
hem all"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

The tail Of the kangaroo is the feslli-
cst mart of the animal. 1t is considered
dainty food when boiled i'll its W
skin, which afterward may be drawn
off like Il glove.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

London journals comment on the fact
hat several of the ladies present at
he queens last drawing room wore En-
.lish-made silks and brocades. Also at
The state concert the young Princesses
+ Wales wore English MORE silks,
ind the Duchess Of Westminster and
Baroness Burdctt-C outts had on bro
ade of British make.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

If ii lion and IL strong horse were to
pull in opposite directions, the horse
would win the tug of val easily; but
if the lion were hitclcu behind the
horse and facing the same direction. he
could easily back the horse down upon
it's launches.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
To Encourage Literature.

Miss Bleeker-I'm so interested in
our reading club. I wasn't at first;
but I never miss a meeting now
Miss Bcacon-What are you reading?
Miss Bleeker-Well, we're not read
ing anything at present. We're max
ing preparations to give a dance
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

Doctors arc making extraordinary
Uses Of photography in hospitals and
wen in private practice to secure act
,a) records of surgical and other cases
hat cannot be disputed. Some think
The thing is being a little over done.
Regular practitioners who are doing
much the same thing themselves need
hardly complain of the before DOSE"
ind latter dose," which so many Of the
patent medicine men are using in their
advertisements.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

In times OF scarcity the South Afrl-
can natives sometimes rob the nests
of the ,crmitcs, and as much as hvc
bushels Of grain have been taken from
Il single nest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

Berry Wall, oncc king of the dudes,
is not Il steady going Wall street Drok-
cr. Once he was the proud DOSscSsor
of 300 pairs of trousers. now he con-
tents himself with two pairs OF pants.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

The number Of telephone stations IN
Germany, which was 1904 in 1881, had
Increased ut the beginning Of the pres
ent year to G3,50S.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
Lingering.

did your late boarder succeed in
removing all his effects"
81 should say not" rejoined the land
lady. II don't suppose I can ever get
the cigarette smell out of the curtain"
Detroit Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
II o were the rebel general Wash

If you were the rebel general Wash
ington himself"
Tommy, standing slightly. behind
Davy, waa astounded at the boys cool
ness, and lie fully expected to see Davy
thrust back at the point of the bayo-
net.
II am here to see Colonel Donop,
and I, will not go away until l have
seen him." exclaimed Davy.
But you don't think he will spend
any time with you? Who are you,
anyway"
My name is Davy Blake, and this is
MY friend, Tommy Jackson. We are
hero to speak with Colonel Donop
about some property, which his men
have taken from me-"
The sentry was about to answer Davy
in some manner, when the front door
Of the house was jcrked open, and
Col. Donop himself, ford of face and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

Edison had a couple Of professionals
70 a Knockout act in his laboratory last
week, and with one machine he caught
.ictures of their every movement while
nothcr recorded every sound of the
trife. 1t is estimated that the sounds
Connected with the prcliminaries in a
champion match would require the EN-
,loyment of several hundred machines.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

Brussels has started Il cat club, which
has lust held a successful show. There
were 116 entries, including five Siamcse
of great beauty, and three ManX cats.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
His lnteriretation.

Teacher-Before the ark sailed Noah
saw all the animals in the world on
board.
Dick Hicks-I thought he kept sober
until they got into port?-New York
World.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
THE MICROSCOPE.

A careful microscopical
examination and chemical
analysis Of the urine, IL .
valuable aid In determining
The nature OF many chronic
disaasss, particularly thoss
Of the nervous system,
blood, Hver, kidneys, and
bladder. Theee aids mako
e possible ~ treat such dis.
eases successfully at Q de-
taaee, without personal s1-
animation Of the patient
Thus Brixht's Disease Of tho
Kidneys, Inflammation Of
tho Bladder, Gravel, end
ether Diseases os tho Ur1-
nary Organs ere sueol9s.
fully treated; Nervous D.
1ility, Exhausdoo. Dropsy,
Liver Dissssa, and many
49, rhaa~&~ ARN~A- 40
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

e1rsd withous 6seiny thspaNsnk Wftts1ee
question hanbn. traaAss, and othes fnfoemar
seamps. - pay p.,Rs&ls. I,
Address, Wonxrls pursxsAsY Nsp1cA1
AssoclXfioH, 10. c63 Nah etreoA II.
talo. n. Z.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13

Muffin Attacks the "Red-Cont' DOG.
General Howe thought a moment and
then asked rather brusquely:
"Where's your father, Davy|
"He's with Washington over yondeE
In the CITY," -.
II am an American" was the quick
retort, at which Howe glanced at his
orderly and smiled.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-04-12

A German farmer living near Garden
CITY, s. D., was caught in tho recent
snow storm, and for shelter went into .
vacant cottage. The building il situat-
ed in a canyon and the snow; which feil
Oh a level to a depth OF five feet at that
place. completely covered the cabin. The
old man, who is 65 years old, was thus
penned up for three days without fire or
food, aud when found by aparty OF Sioux
Falls hunters was nearly dead, being
badly frozen and almost starved.
We are glad to be able to recommend
the Union Lumber Co., OF Winona, Min
nesota to our readers as a responsible
aud reliable company that will furnish
to farmers aud Others, lumber OF all kinds
at wholesale prices. They are outside
OF all rings and combinations and de-
pend on the consumer alone for business.
They can and will furnish our readers
lumber at a great saving in price, and
their lumb"r will be better OF the same
grade than that bought in local yards.
Farmers should upderst 'ud that it can
b. shipped to advantage only IN car load
lots. 1t is well worth while TO send
them any bill required and get their tg-
ures.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-04-12
Irrigation ia South Dakota

The South Dakota Irrigation associa-
ton is corresponding with Maj. Powell,
Judge Evans and Col. Hay. OF the United
States geological survey, with a view to
their attendance upon a meeting at
Huron some time in the latter part OF
Mayo or early in June of those interested
in irrigation and artesian wells in South
Dakota. Some OF these gentlemen were
in South Dakota three years ago exam
lining wells and the extent OF the artesian
basin. Experiments have been attended
with results satisfactory than an
~ticipated, and the general government
now gives evidence of q Willingness TO
aid in the development OF a practical sys-
TEN OF irrigation by arte-ian water in
South Dakota. The state organization
is assured that Messrs. Powell, Hay,
Evans and Others will be present at a
convention like the one suggested, and
give thus. Interested the benefit OF what
they have learned by experiments and
surveys in this state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-04-12
Preparing for the Roundup.

A settler in the ceded Sioux lands
writes that the stockmen on the coded
lands will 10 round up cattle
about May /. notwithstanding there
has been more snow in South Dakota
this winter than during any season since
that oil 1888, horses, cattle and sheep on
the reservation are in better condition
this spring than any year since the peo-
pie began TO settle there. In talking
with several men who have from twenty
TO 800 head of cattle it is found that
they are very confident OF a successful iu-
ture for that section of South Dakota as
a stOck-growing country. Those who
hav~ small punches OF stock viii do a di-
yersiii ID farming in connection with rails
ing stock, each planting somecorn, oats,
wheat and flax. Those who filed on land
in Lyman, Prcsho. Pratt, Jackson aud
NowIin counties last fall are bpginningt to
arrive on their claims preparatory to
making substantial and valuable i'm
provemcnts.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-04-12
No Survey Contracts.

In answer to inquiries why the land in
Gregory county already settled on by
squatters, is not surveyed, the surveyor
general has made the following response:
The general and commissioner has
instructed this office explicitly that no
survey contract in that county will be
let until after the state boundary line
(between South Dakota and Nebraska)
shall have been established and approx
I'd. The work of surveying and estab-
fishing this line is not sufficiently adj
vILced TO warrant a hope that q O n
tract for survey of the Gregory county
lands can be let during the present fiscal
year. That the line be established and
approved so that the survey will be
made during the following year | feel as
sured."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-04-12
AROUND THE GLOBE
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.
All Important o~esarrences OF n
Past Week. Boiled Down and Arr
anged for Rapid Reading, From
Home and Abroad.
wa.hington Gossip.

Secretary Gresham submits a bin 20
carry out the Boring sea regulations.
1t IS decided by the sec.eary OF the
ii,tt ricr to have Indian supply ware
houses both In New York and Chicago.
The house seats Mr.. English, Demo
crat. of California, ispiacing Ar. All
born, Republican
Ad1e rise acton on bills to exter MIN
ate the Russian thistle is taken by the
hcJse committee on agriculture.
Reports from all OF the national
banks OF the country indicate q rapidly
IL creasing confidence and a returu 10
normal business activity.
The court martial in the case of Com
m.Dder HeyeTIlan, OF he kearsage,
finds him guilty and sentences him 10
suspension from duty for two years.
The government orders the cancalla-
ton OF the claim Of Minnesota to 5000
acres Of land in the Nlrshln district
rnder the swamp land act
The bureau of engraving and print
liz will hereafter do all that class Of
work for the government, including tie
n.~srufacture Of postage stamps
President Cleveland dominates James
D. YCemans Of Iowa To be interstate
commerce commissioner. Thomas Il.
Beredict Of New York TO be public
printer. Emil Olund 70 he collector #
cI!stC ms at Duluth, and several MlnlrH
Sofa cstmasters.