davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21
New Mill Elevator Finished.

"The new elevator is finished " That
was the word passed gaily around Wash
burn Friday when the noon whistle of the
Washburn FIGURING Mill revibrated
among the Missouri's bluffs about our
thrifty town. The work upon the eleva-
tor at the Flouring Mill had been pushed
forward for two months past though all
kinds of weather--good or bad, by gang
of carpenters, but only two-Erick An
derson and Lorentz Lorentzon-who had
thrown off their coats on commencement
day, were on the ground Friday noon to
put on their coats and throw up their
hats at the finish. Cold fingers, blue
noses airy elevation, had deci,nated their
ranks though now and then recruit
''stood pat" in the close up. The capacity
of the elevator for storing grain is enor
nous and the miller and mill owners can
safely say-"bring on your wheat"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

During the darkness incident to the
severe vindstorn of No-day evening,
August Liastrom of the Turtle creek di-
vide, who had been in Washburn until
quite late, lost his way and at daylight
found himself at John Nelson's house
with his feet badly frostbitten, Contrac-
tor Olson who happened to be there. as
sisted Mr.. Lindstrom bv using snow upon
the frozen parts until the arrival of DR..
Forbes thus saving the feet from serious
consequences. AS it now stands he will,
at least, lose several toes. Night travel
ing On the prairiss this season of the year
10 dangerous experiment, especially
during a storm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21
Chrlstmas Tree.

Avell attended meeting was held in the
court house Thursday evening for the
purpose Of furthering the growth and
prospective fruitage of we'll filed
Christmas Tree. A program was mapped
out and committees we're appointed to
look after tho business end of the coming
entertainment. There will be music, sing
ing, reclamation and hoped for good time
generally. The following is the names
Of the committees: Committee of Ar
rangement-A. g. Ranard, Mrs. Joseph
Mann and NJ. ]. Walsh. Committee on
Ssl,citatinns- Florence Satterlund, Lilly
Fsiz, Sadie Eskss and Ida Smith,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21
JAMES THOMPSON DEAD.

About sundown Sunday evening, James
Thompson, who has been sick from drop.
sical dwellings for several months, died al
the old Oliver Rhude hotel, half milo
south of Washburn. For the last three
weeks he had became almost helpless
and taken charge OF and cared for by
George Rhnde, who says the sick man was
unconscious "a hours before death. Mr.. I
was native of Massa achusetts-about As
years of age-a bachelor, and for many
years leading recluse life on enc of his
farms near Hancock. He owned two
quarter sections of land containing 16O
acres each-unincumbered save what
whatever now accrues from charges fol
medical attendance and necessary funeral
expenses.
James Thompson came on the river as
a soldier in the 22nd regiment u. s. L,
in 1866, having Unlisted about the close OF
the war, and served his full term of en-.
l,stn,ent with crcditable record. he was
stationed at Forts Rice, Stevenson, Tot
ten and Buford. Thomas McGowen, pro.
prietor of the Custer Hotel in Bismarck,
was also in the same company and regi-
ment. After being discharged Thomp-
son was employed around the agency at
old Fort Bsrthold, and spent two seasons
in the winter camp of the Gros ventre
Indians, and as was custom at the time
among the frontier class was duly dubbed
'Gros Ventre Thompson. and to many
of them he is yet only known and 70.
membsred by that name. He was somo
what eccentric in his disposition and
ways-but honest in his endeavors and ol
peaceful habits.
He was buried in the Washburn GENE
tary Tuesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. The
buriel ceremony were impressive to those
in attendance in the instructive lessor
that will como in afterthought. There ii
opportunity for quiet reflection with al
who followed the corpse of James Thomp
son to the grave and for some others who
did not think their presence necessary q
these obsequles.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

Religious Services During the Holidays.
Rev. j. 4. Dieson will hold religious
services at Ingersoll school house De
cember oath at IL o'clock, .. M, and at
Nettle Creek school house No. 1, at 10
O'Clock a. M, on Christmas day, and also
at Sverdrup school house No. 2:30 p. M,
same day. On December 26th, Rev. Die.
son will hold service at Fort Clark, and
the day following (27th) at the house Of
Mr.. Swanson's in the Sandhills. and al
the residence of Dan Tejenstrom, on
the divide between Turtle and Painted
Woods creeks, December 29th.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21
..see,nr is Believing" 7"

John ]. Nichols and wife rested at
the Merchants, Monday evening. Seeing
is believing. The LEARER some time
since head the rumor that Johnny Nichols
as he is fanillarly called had forsaken
the bachelor ranks and joined the grand
army of Benedicts, but We were waiting
for occult proof. Mr.. Nichols though q
young man has for many years been re-
garded as ono of Mclean County's most
industrious aud thrifty stockmen. and
while Mrs. Nichols joins her husband
from the garden lands of proud Indiana,
she is no stranger having formerly resi-
ded some time since with her uncle
Judge Lacy, of Coal Harbor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

G. u. Baxter, ESQ.,, departed from
washburn for the immigration conven-
tion at Fargo, Sunday morning, Auditor
Casselman accom- pAnYing him as far as
Bismarck. While here Mr.. Baxter took a
run oyer the county and visited some of
it's famous coal fields, and he pronounces
the sights he witnessed in his journey
about the coal deposits, q revelation. Be-
sides building the new warehouse spoken
Of in last weeks paper, he will make
other building improvements in Wash
burn and will make Investments in other
parts of the county.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

There is 80 scholars now attending the
Washburn school, and Prof. Walsh has
his hands pretty full. The American flag
floats gaily every day from the flag staff.
This is the hag-it will be remembered
that Editor jewell of the Bismarck Tri-
bune presented to the Washburn school
last Fsarfh of July.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21
Rencat Dance.

A grand dance will be held in Washburn
on the evening of Friday December 9th.
Proceeds to be used for Che benefit of the
Washburn Cornet Band. Dance tickets,
so cents. Dance tickets including supper
for two at the Merchants Hotel, $1.25.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21
Furniture at Wholesale Prices.

We represent the largest manufacturers
of Household Furniture in the world, and
sell to anybody at factory prices. All
shipments direct from the Chicago factory
Our large furniture catalouge mailed to
any address on receipt of cents in stamps
to pay postage. Our special Baby carri-
agae Catalogue, showing 6S new styles.
mailed free. AMERICAN FURNITURE AGENT
cY. Retail Pro fit Smashers, Galena,
Kansas
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

The Ninot Mirrer of last week containd
an account of The wrseking of freight
train on the Great Northern road near
Berthold station. A bridge was tern up
and nine oars demolished. No one killed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

Ed. Richards. John and Charley Dan
ielssn, the Painted Woods hunters re-
turned from their hunting trip to old Fl,
Clark, last week. They hunted the Fort
point we'll killed lG deer and drove the
balance of live ones over III the sheltered
points of Mclean Count
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21
Merry Christmas to you all.

Christmas cones but once year
Make the most of it.
The Wadsworth case nearing the end.
Now in the hands of the jury.
Mics Maggie Bagnall, daughter of
Farmer Bagnall, of Oliver county, was
visiting friends in Wash burn, this week
John Lundquist, one of the good farm
ere of the Elm Point neighborhood, was
doing business in Washburn, Thursday.
FRESH OYSTERS, Lemons and Or
angee, Craubsrries and Sauerkrout at the
Washburn Milling Co. Store.
Ex-Register Neal, now the sturdy ranch
mxn o. Douglass river, passed through
Washburn, Saturday to participate in the
Christmas festivities in the Capital City.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21
- O. .

DeGraff is closing out his entire stock
of gents neckwear. Choice for 25 cents.
times the price. This is snap. Don't
miss it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

Pioneer-Press: One of the duties Of
the Flfty-fourth Congress ought to bs the
passage of law forbidding the use Of
the letter in connection with Christmas.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

Chippewa Moccaslns and Pacs.
just take peep into DeGraff's show
windows and then step inside and select
you pal r of Chippeva''made Moose
Buckskin Moccasins or Pacs. They are
seyicable, comfortable and take tho eye.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

Baby Carriages at Wholesale prices
Catalogue showing 63 new styles, free.
AMERICAN FURNITURE AGENCY,
Galena, Kansas.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

Merchant Nelson, John Nelson, Sheriff
Hultberg, Judge Peterson, the aafable
County Auditor and other McLeanites
were 'doing" the Capital City the fore
part of the week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

All kinds of Toys 2t Now Otu8 otoEos
'ro-aay. tbs shortsst of the year.
cnp, and saucers 1t New Drug Store.
Now Goods for Xmas at New Drug
store.
ro,. for tho children at New Drug
Store.
Rev. J. 4. Dieson will preach at Coal
Harbor, sunday next.
Presents for grown up folks at the New
Drug Store.
Al.Sheldon reports the snow about all
6oae on the prarle in his neighborhooo'
tl,.nn Carlson made trip to Coal
Aarbor, Friday.
John Oliguey, of Falconer, was looking
over county capital sights, Wednesday.
Aie. Carlson of Weller was trading with
our Merchants, Friday.
Ovsrooats and ulstsrs
Right Place.
John Edwards and John Griffith are
hauling wood for the Washburn -four mill.
Herman Hanson, of Turtle Lake, was in
th. city shaking hands with friends
Friday.
Ex-Treasurer Hsguebsrg, and Post
master wallin tosk journey to the State
capital, Friday.
John Reuter-, of Turtle Lake, passed
through Washburn ON his way to Bis
anarck, Tuesday.
Col. W. E. Low and wife, of Lake View,
rsstsd at the county capital, Wednesday,
on their way to Bismerck.
peGrahl can save You large per cent
age on all kinds of nitts, gloves and
hosing.
underwear and Outing shirts of all
kinds ob per cent less than ever sold
in Bismarck before, on sale at De1rah's.
Plaia aud Dscorated Table Ware.
Right Place.
Coal Aarbor.
Quilts, Cemforters and Blankets
Risht Place
Coal Harbor.
DsDrsn is headquarters for Duck lined
suits, Oxsralls and Pants. Quality and
tnake tbs best and prices the lowest.
On srctics, German sox aud Felt boots
Of all sisss-money saved if you brs at
DeGraffs.
c.o., Gloves, and Mitt.n..
/. Right Place,
Coal Hsrbor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

Why waste yeur strsngth pumping
watsr By hand whom you ssn buy tho best
Windmill made, for . triding sam from
81. W. .G4Axss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21

Everything IN the line of Leather foot
wear, 20 per cent less than the old prices
bafore the last great advance-for spot
sssh-as DsGra6s.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-21
Local News

Preparing for storm.
Dolls 1t New Drug Store.
Tin Toys al New Drug Store.
Wooden Toys at New Drug Store.
All kinds of Toys ut New Drug Storee
To-day. tbs shortsst of the year.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10
will so remain until it is settled by the
intelligence and patriotism of the Amerl-

will so remain until it is settled by the
intelligence and patriotism OF the Amerl-
can voters.
We believe majority of the Demo-
Gratis of the United States favor bimetal-
lsm and realize that it can be secured
only by the restoration of the free and
unlimited coinage of gold and silver at
the present ratio, and we assert that the
majority has and should exercise the
right to control the policy of the party
and retain the party name.
We believe it is the duty of the major
ity and within their power to take chatge
of the party organization and make the
Dem ocratic party an effective instrument
in the accomp lishment of needed re-
forms.
It is not necessary that Democrats
should surrender their convictions on
other question in order to take an active
part in the settlement of the question
which at this time surpasses all Others in
Importance. We believe that the rank
and file of the party should at once as
sert themselves in the Democratic party
and place it on record in favor Of the i'm
mediate restoration of the free and un-
limited coinage of gold and silver at the
present legal ratio of Is to 1, as such
coinage existed prior to 1873, without
waiting for the aid or consent of any
other nation, such gold and silver to be a
full legal tender for all debts, public and
private.
We urge all Democ who favor the
financial policy above set forth to asso-
ciate themselves together and impress
their views upon the party organization.
We urge all newspapers in harmony with
the above financial policy to place it at
the head of the editorial column and as
sist on the immediate restoration of BIZ
metallism.
Signed: R. Z. Bland, Missouri; W. j.
| Bryan, Nebraska; H. A. Coffeen, Wyom-
ing; George W. Fithian, Illinois; J. T.
Cockrell, Texas; John L. McLauren,
South Carolina; James O. MCGUIRE, Cali.
fornia; George Ikert, Ohio; Justin b
Whiting, Michigan; @. Snodgrass, Ten
nessee: George F. Richardson, Michigan
M. A. Smith, Arizona; A. W. Odgen Lou.
siana; ]. G. Capeheart, West Virginia; W
L. Moore, Kansas; n. D. Money, Missis-
sippi; W. R. Ryan, Missouri; B. F. Grady
North Carolina; Chas. F. Morgan, Mis-
souri,; G. w. Shell, South Carolina; Ed
ward Lane, Illinois; D. D Donovan, Ohio
A. G. Latimer, South Carolina; Marshal
Arnold, Missouri; W. H. Demon, Ala
bama; w. j.. Talbert, South Carolina
John S. Williams, Mississippi; T. J. stait
South Carolina A. l. Caminetti, Cali
fornia; W. F. Bowers, North Carolina
Antonio Joseph, New Mexico; Evan T
Howell, Atlanta Constitution; j. Floyt
King, ex member of congress, of Loui
siana.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10
RETALIATION IN ORDER.

"The provincial government OF British
Columbia has passed law prohibiting
alien miners from locating mineral
claims in the provinces. The act pro-
hibits American miners from further
prospecting in the provinces"
If the above, clipped from an exchange,
is true it will be in order for the United
States to retaliate by excluding Can
adams from the mines of this country.
Nearly third of the miners employed
in the silver, lead and gold mines of the
west are from Canadian provinces. Lib
erality with our neighbors is all right so
long as there is decent amount of reci-
procity shown, but if Canadian legislat-
ors, through petty feeling of splteful
jealousy, feeling by the way which has
always characterized them, seek to i'm
pose hardships, in the shape of restrict
i've laws, on American miners and pros
pectors, they must not expect their PEG,
pie to be fed sugar out of golden
spoons by the people of this country.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10
PRESS COMMENTS.


Judge Bantz has shown his extraor-
binary executive ability, in his new office,
by the surprising number of cases dis
posed of at the recent term of court in
Dona Ana county. During a thirteen
day session of court nineteen criminal
convictions were secured, besides large
number of other cases disposed Of The
Judge held court during the regular
hours In day time and hela a night ses-
sion every night. This sort of work
means money saved to the Taxpayers;
witnesses and jurymen are not held dur
ing a long session frittering away their
own time at great expense to the coun-
ty. His able instructions to the grand
Jury were on the same line; he instructed
them to dispense with the common pre-.
amble of platitudes commencing court
and county officials. His action and
declaration in passing sentence upon the
murderer, Juan Silva, indicates that
crime shall not 60 UNPUBLISHED, or a
nominal penalty be assessed in the 3D.
judicial district. Judge Bantz is fulfill,
ing the predictions of his friends, that he
| would be one Of the best officials who
ever sat on the bench in the territory
Silver City Enterprise.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10
DEMOCRACY AND SILVER.

To the Democrats of the United
States:
Washington, Mch. 4.-We the un-
dersigned Democrats, present for
your consideration the following state
ment: We believe that the establish
ment of gold as the only monetary stand
ard and the elimination of silver as a
full legal tender money will increase the
purchasing power of each dollar, and so
the burden of all debts, decrease the mar
ket value of all other forms of property
and continue and increase the business
depression and finally reduce the maj ority
of the people to financial bondage. We
believe no party can hope for enduring
success in the United States 30 long as it
advocates single gold standard, and
that the advocacy of such a financial
policy would Be especially dangerous to
a party which, like the Democratic party,
derives it's voting strength from those
who may without reproach be called the
common people; and we point to the
overwhelming defeat of the party in 1884
to the opposition aroused by the veto Of
the seigniorage bill and to the still more
unanimous protest against the issue Of
gold bonds as proof that the Democratic
party can not be brought to the support
of the gold standard policy.
We believe that the money question
will be the paramount issue in 1896, ant
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10
THE NEW MEXICO POTATO.

The Lordsburg Liberal makes good
suggestion when it says: "If the agricul-
tural department of the college would in
vestigate the potato question and find
out why crops are failure and what
should be done to insure good crops, il
would be worth more to the territory in
three years than all the wheat that will be
raised in this territory during the next
quarter of century"
This is subject the editor of the New
MEXICAN took up with Prof. Blount nearl.
three years ago, and insisted that it hav'
the earnest attention of that reputet
authority on western agriculture.
generous sample of the wild potatoe
which thrive so abundantly about SAINT
Fe was sent the professor, but for som
cause or other he never had time to Civ
it his attention. As the Liberal says
practical information on the potato i
New Mexico would be N ost valuable an
welcome information.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10
SLEEPY OLD TOWN.

With the reconstruction of the capitol
in progress, work commenced in earnest
on a second great irrigation reservoir
the D. & R. G. at last in way to make
Santa Fe its terminus, and very fatter-
ing prospects for the early re-occupancy
of Fort Marcy, the capital city of New
Mexico appears to possess rather
roseate future. These things do not
come to people who sleep. In certain
quarters it has been the custom to speak
sneeringly of Santa Fe and its people
from time to time, and doubtless there
are in the territory many residents we'll
informed on almost any subject but this.
Preiudices are all too easily absorbed.
A falsehood when often repeated fire.
quently goes further than truth once
told.
The fact is that there is no more enter
prising men-and women, too--now on
earth and out west than those who love
TO call Santa Fe their home. There is
mere handful of them; here a few have
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

THIS from the Arizona Citizen puts the
case in nutshell: "Ultimatums are
thicker than gubernatorial candidates IN
Arizona. About half of the nations of
Europe have been busy for month in
this direction and Uncle Sam has tried
his hand on Spain. just what the upshot
of all this belllgerency will be can not at
present be determined, but it must be
conceded that in each instance the redress
demanded is at the hands of strong ma
ton to which the weaker must in the end
succnmh -
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

New MExIoo's flock masters need not
be discouraged. Here's the way Boston
publication sizes up the outlook: sit is
estimated that about 100000 pounds of
California woods have been sold in the
past two weeks. Territories have sold at
full figures. In view of the present low
stocks and current consumption, which
is, and promises to continue to be, much
better than year ago, good territorial
woods are quite likely to be taken up
readily on arrival at steady values"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

A TERRITORY in this country is on the
level of a province. 1t is almost impos-
sible to compute the loss to New Mexico
each day it is kept out of statehood. A
traveller Just returned from the south is
authority for the statement that thous-
ands of homeseekers there are anxiously
waiting until this territory becomes a
state in order to make their permanent
homes here.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

JUDGE LAUaHL1N did the handsome
thing in naming Hon. Antonio Joseph as
special master to make the sale OF the
Espanola- Santa Fe narrow gauge rail-
road under the decree of foreclosure
granted the Farmers Loan Trust com
pany. The selection of Mr.. Joseph fol
this responsible duty was surprise tc
all parties to the long pending contro
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

A NORTH CAROLINA press dispatch re-
ports farmers from Kansas and Nebraska
about to locate on farms in that state.
What a set of fools! These fellows would
rather go back east and continue to
starve than admit that their prejudice
against irrigation farming is not well
founded. They'll pay the piper.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

The fool-killer would have big job
on his hands if he undertook to dispatch
all the people on earth who have just the
correct idea as to how newspaper should
be run-to fit their particular views.
This has been remarked before, but If the
fool-kiler should start in on the job he'd
not lack for assistance!
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

THE editorial comment appearing on
this page in Mondays issue entitled
"Give unto Cesar" etc., was by an unfor-
tuuate error credited to tho Silver City
Sentinel. 1t should have been the Silver
City ENTERPRISE.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

RH-The NEW MEXICAN is the Oldest news
paper in New Mexico. 1t is sent to every
Post Office il the Territory and has large
Lld growing circulation among. the intelll-
gent and progressive people of the south
vest
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

II is hoped the supreme court will not
fail to supply the treasury officials with a
key SO that they may be able to decipher
inst what that decision in the income tax
case really decides.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-04-10

generally to do the work that in other
western communities divolves upon many,
painsajd