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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
ALL UNDER WATER
SERIOUS FLOODS PREVAIL II
THE EASTERN STATES.
Rivers Throughout New England
Are on n Rampage, ind Large
Section of Several States
Are Now Under
Water.
RAILROADS HAVE STOPPED RUN
MING.
WanhOufs Are Reported ON Nearly
All Observation-Disclosures Is al a
Standstill.

Springfield, Mass, April II. - The
Connecticut valley has been the scene
to-day of a flood of greater magni-
tude than has visited this section
since 1862. The most damage was
done at Bellows Falls, VT, where the
Connecticut river is very narrow. An
old railroad bridge was swept away
and there has been great damage to
the Boston & Maine railroad. The
tunnel was flooded and rendered I'M
passablc. The mills r. all closed.
At Brattleboro, VT, the river is
higher than it has been since 1862.
At Windsor the water has risen thirty
feet and business is almost entirely
suspended.
AT Northampton, Mass, the river is
three-Quarters of a mile wide, and the
water is higher than it has been in
thirty years. Over nine feet of water
is going over the dam at Holyoke, and
many mills have been compelled to
shut down. Near Mount Tom the
water is overlooked on the railroad
tracks and trains are delayed. Many
railroads throughout the New England
states have stopped running on ac-
count of WashOuts.
Portsmouth, N. H., April II. - The
Piscatalua river has overflowed it's
banks in several places. At Union and
Madison the tracks of the Boston &
Maine road are covered with six feet
of water and passengers are being
transferred by teams to special trains
each side Of the washouts.
st. Adams, VT, April 1.-THE Wi
nooski river is higher than it has been
for twenty-five years. The country
for miles around is n vast sheet of
water, many farms being either par
TALLY or wholly flooded. Several vii
lagos are using boats and RATS as a
means of moving about. Much dam
age has been done to bridges.
Kenebec, Me-, April 1.-THE Nous
am river here is higher than it has
been for years, and all the mills have
been forced to close.
Augusta, Me-, April 1.-THE Kenne-
bee river is still rising, and the
wharves along the water front are en-
tirely submerged.
Portland, Me-, April II. - All rail-
roads centering here report bad wash
outs on their lines this morning.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Edison has his photograph once
more under his own control, and he
SAYS he is going to drop nickel-in-
the-slots and 60 in for household ma
chimes that will take an entire novel
CT opera. He will have 1t 10 that a
monograph will read '..Trilby," to the
family circle of an evening, or re-
peat to them q grand opera entire.
There are immense possibilities in
this. and the confidence In Edison to
open them is undiminished.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

OF the II emperors and expresses
hat have occupied the throne OF Rus
Tia, between Peter I. and Alexander
I'LL, four have been assassinated.
The remaining seven averaged a little
,ver SO years Of age.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Fell ON the rocks.

Fisher, Wis, April 17.-Ex-Assem-
blyman H. n. Fisher was badly in
jured this morning. Three ribs were
broken, one leg fractured, and he also
was going to examine the bed of La
Page creek for ore, when he fell on
the rocks. His recovery is doubtful.
He is u well known man.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

A London paper reports that Queen
Victoria can not walk nov without
the assistance of servants, but it is
certain, at least, that the grand old
lady, unlike her royal grandfather, is
not dying at the top. She is nearing
the age of 76 and has reigned fifty
seven years, and her judgment in mat
tiers Of craftsmanship is probably as
good to-day as it Eve was.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

The peculiar makeup of the Chinese
nay be inferred from the fact that
wheels are never CREASED in that coun-
nv. Foreigners are at Il loss to under
stand this circumstance until they
aear Chinese music.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

The "theater hat" legislation at
empted in various states has turned
tut to be an ignominious failure, and
he women will accordingly continue
o assert their rights by wearing such
aeadgcar as they please.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Confessed a Murder.

Rutland, VT, April 1.-THE trial of
Henry Harris for the murder of Hen
ry D. Lawrence came to a sudden end
this morning. Albert Brown, q state
witness, confessed that his father and
himself killed MI. Lawrence at their
home and that Harris knew nothing
of it. Harris was at nee acquitted
and released. Browns father and
mother, who witnessed the murder,
are dead,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Made Her

st. Lonis. April 17.-Rcse Patelle.
the servant employed in the house Of
DIR. Arthur Duestrow, the millionaire
who murdered his wife and SON last
year, has gone insane us TIE result Of
seeing the horrible crime committed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
MADE A FATAL MISTAKE.
A Preacher Dies in the Presence o
His Congregation.

A Preacher Dies in the Presence u
His Congregation.
birmingham, Ala, April II. me
Rev. J. NJ. Jessup, an aged prlmltlve
Baptist preacher. met death in a nor
riblc n at Sandy Ridge, iAla.
While delivering his sermon he SUD.
denly fell to the floor in spasms II
died with his awe-stricken congrega-
ton about him. 1t afterward devel-
oped that he had taken a lot of strych-
nine. which he carried in his pocket
on bread crumbs to poison English
sparrows that infested his yard. he
was also in the habit of carrying
sugar in his pocket to clear his throat
for his sermon. He took the strych-
nine by mistake.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

The case of ex-Consul Waller does
not appear to be one that calls for any
particular Indignation on the part Of
the American people. According to
the best evidence, he relinquished his
citizenship for the purpose of secur-
ing a financial advantage, and our
government can not be expected to
protect a man who does a thing of
that kind.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
The Boiler Exploded.

Kenton, Ohio, April 1.-THE boiler.
in l.. Emmons' saw mill at Foraker.
seven miles west of here, exploded
to-day. killing James Stlen and
wouDding George and Sabe Emmons
and John Matthias, the last two prob
ably fatally.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

is Gladstone an immortal physically
Is we'll as morally? The men who are
expecting him to throw himself into
the breach ard lead mis- party to VIC
tory in the next campaign evidently
think he is.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Avn Elocuttonist. Dead.

Minneapolis, April II. George M.
Ciprico died here yesterday afternoon.
He was a we'll known e%locutionist and
formerly an actor, having been obliged
to leave the stage on account of an &C
cident. The body Of the deceased has
been taken care of by the Masonic
fraternity.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
No Immediate Rehearine.

Washington, April ia letter has
been received here from Justice Jack
son saying he would not be able to
come to Washington this term. This
makes it beyond question that a re.
hearing of the income tax case, If
ordered, which cannot occur before
next October.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

The south is advised to raise more
orn, and the whole country may safe
y add to the acreage in beans. Near
y a million bushels of beans were
imported last year, and advancing
yrices show that this is a neglected
,rop,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Hansen at the Pole.

Paris, April 1.-The Figaro gives
currency a rumor that DR.. Hansen.
the Arctic explorer, has found the
North Pole, and that it is situated on
Il chain Of mountains. 1t is also said
that DR.. Hansen planted there the
Norwegian flag. The story is regard
ed as without foundation of truth.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Bismarck is Germany's G. o. NJ, not
outstanding the Reichstag's slap ut
tim. He will be remembered for CEN
ruries after all his foes in that body
md out of it are forgotten.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

The official report to the effect that
he mortality from diphtheria in New
York has been reduced 40 per cent
by the anti-toxine treatment is a
strong showing in favor of that meth
cd of dealing with one of the worst
Of diseases, and every board Of health
In the country should give it due con-
alteration.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Carp are commonly regarded as the
patriorchs Of fresh water fish, though
here is no actual proof that they out
i've the members of some other spe-
les.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
mo- French Duel Thi..

Cando, N. d., April 1.-Two farm.
ers near Maza, J. B. Madison, and
John Mayhem, fought a duel over school
matters last evening with knife and
hammer. Madison lost q thumb and
Mayhem was badly cut in the arm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

The offer in New York Of a prize for
N epic poem has brought out over a
thousand lengthy contributions. If a
Jingle memorable line can be found In
he whole of them, the competition is
! good thing, but the chances are
100 to / against it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Cattle From Mexico.

Washington. April II. - In view Of
the great rise in the price of beef and
the reported scarcity of cattle Secre-
tary Morton has decided upon the adj
mission of Mexican cattle into the
United States under stringent regula-
lions, calculated to ensure a rigid in
spection of all cattle admitted.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Wants to Make n settlement.

Amigo. Wis, April II. Frank P.
Kennedy, e%x-county treasurer, who is
under arrest for alleged embezzle-
ment, has secured an adjournment of
his examination until June 3. He ex-
poets to effect a settlement with the
county prior to that date.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Later Than Last Year.

Saltwater, Mimi. April J0.-Naviga-
tion or the st. Croix began this morn
ing, the ]. w. Van SAINT and City of
Winona leaving with log RATS for
Winona. Last season the first boat
left here five days earlier.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Centennial Of baltimore.

Baltimore, April II. The interna-
tional exposition of 1897, to mark the
first centennial Of Baltimore as a
municipality was begun to-day by the
city taking formal possession of Cliff
ton Park wherein will be erected the
necessary buildings. The population
of the city made the occasion a holt
day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

The American people like a sincere
,atriot, a capable statesman, a brave
eader and a real man, and these are
among the aso why they have an
admiration for Bismarck.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Switzerland has it's name from
schweitz, the name Of the three forest
:antons that led the successful insur-
lection against the Austrians.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
with negro Help.

Pirtsburg, April 17.-Nearly. all the
mines on the Wheeling division of the
morrow morning with negroes under
the protection Of deputy shcriffs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Rain AMI snow,

Rangley, Me-, April II. = It has
rained and showed here continuously
for seventy hours. Great damage is
reported from this section. The ice
will leave the lakes a week earlier
than usual.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
I'm Italy.

Rome, April 17.-severeN earthquake
shocks have been experienced at
Treviso, Ferrarandine and Padua. At
Venice last night four shocks we're
felt, causing the inhabitants to be-
come panic-stricken. No damage
was done.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Dave. Commission,

Washington, April 17.-Instructions
have been issued by Secretary Smith
to the five members Of the Dawes
commission to meet at South McAlis-
ter on May 1 next and organize for
work.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Hopeful.

Day-I'm Oh the waiting list now at
the club.
Weeks-Do you think you'll ever
get in?
Day-Oh, sure. Sooner or later
they'll be wanting to pay OIL the
debt
"Have you taken the box of pills I
gave you?"
"Yes, doctor, but I haven't felt any
effects. Perhaps the lid of the box
hasn't gone off yet."-Neueste Mach
richten.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Circassa took it's name from the
Scherkes, a tribe Of Tartar warriors
who established themselves between
the Black and Caspian seas.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Bismarck I. Wen.

Berlin, April 17.-There is absolutely
no truth in the sensational story cir
culated in the United States by a
news agency to the effect that Prince
Bismarck is seriously ill. The prince
is well.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Strike in Iron Work..

Port Washington, Wis, April ~
One hundred moulders in the Western
maleable works struck this morning
on account of a reduction in wages,
Meetings are to be held and efforts at
q compromise made.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Matthew Hughc. Deog,

Cumberland. Wis, April A.-Matth.
ew Hughes, an old and respected citi.
zen of this city, died yesterday of
pneumonia.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

The latest statistics show that in
Switzerland the proportion Of divorce
IN marriage is 1 to %, in France l In
81, and in England 1 in ST..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Wool kim III.

Upper Sandusky, Ohio, April IT,
Hon. David Harpster, the we'll known
wool king, is seriously i'll and not ex-
pected to recover.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Unfortunate Events.

Floods cause immense damage in
several Eastern states.
Several men are killed by an explo-
| sion in a mine in Washington state.
Buildings at Wheeling, w. Va, col
lapse, killing the vicar general of the
Catholic diocese and several laborers.
Mrs. Elizabeth Whiteway of Cleve-
land died of fright caused by witness
ing an accident.
Fire in the store oom of the Knox
vile wooden mills at Knoxville, Tenn,
caused $1,000 damage.
Near Kankakee, ILL.,. lightning struck
Henry Mape's barn, burning it and a
| dozen head of cattle. Loss, $1,000.
Joseph Churdan by mistake at JEFF
ferson, Iowa, gave his wife poison
instead of medicine and she will die.
The lumber mill OF d. Davidson Il
Co.. Mackonema, near Helena, Ala,
burned. Loss $4,000; insurance, $780,
600.
Peter Kuntz wife and four children,
living neal Arenzville, ILL.,, were pois-
| oned by eating diseased meat. Two
of the children have died and other
members Of the family are in a criti-
| cal condition.
A little daughter of Albert Beck
| er, who lives near Huntington, Ind,
was killed by drinking a bottle of
| carbolic acid. The shock SO prostrat-
| ed the child's mother that she is not
expected to live.
Alma, the 5-year old daughter of
Mrs. Lars Olson of Elgin, ILL.,, while
playing with matches, ignited her
clothing and was SO badly burned that
| she will die.
An open sea-cock caused the Good
rich steamer Atlanta to fill with wa
ter ut Manitowoc, Wis. AS the steam
er's main deck submerged, no particu-
lar damage was done.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Washington. April 1.-THE Marble
head has arrived at Beyroul to look
after the safety of American mission
aries.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
PlTH OF THE NEWS
EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK IN
A CONDENSED FORM.

The Latest and Most important News
of the World, Culled from the
Tclcgrs phi Reports of the Press
:AuxOclutiOns.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
ON A

A CO1Orcd Man Charged With As
saulting n Little Girl.
st. Paul, April Hilary Brown, a
colored man about fifty years of age,
was before Judge Twohy this morning
charged with attempted rape on a lit
tie girl under nine years of age. The
girl is the daughter of Mrs. O'Toole.
who lives near the corner Of Mount
Airy and Mississippi streets.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Portland, Me-, April II. All rail
roads centering here report bad wash
outs on their lines this morning.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Augusta, Me-, April 1.-THE Kenne-
bee river is still rising, and the
wharves along the water front are n
tirely submerged.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Kenebec, Me-, April 1.-THE Nous
am river here is higher than it has
been for years, and all the mills have
been forced to close.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-06
Personal Paragraphs.
Miss Nina Butler left Sunday OF

Miss Nina Butler left Sunday on
o visit to friends 10 Shreveport.
Miss Sallie Randolph, of Fair
mount, Grant parish, visited rela-
tives in Benton Friday and Satur-
day.
Miss Jennie Lee Martin, who has
been attending school at Shreveport,
returned to her home at Rush Point
Friday.
Miss Lila Thompson, who has
been attending school in Shreve-
port, returned to her home in Ben
ton Friday.
Mr.. B. F. Oneal and family moved
from Bellevue Tuesday to their new
dwelling house in this place. The
Banner heartily welcomes him and
his excellent family to Benton, and
hopes they may never have cause to
regret their move.
Mrs. j. P. Creswell left Benton on
last Saturday for Shreveport, where
she will join her husband, who has
gone into business with Mr.. w. e.
Perrin. Mr.. Creswell and his esti-
mable wife, who have many warm
friends here, have our best wishes
for their future welfare in their new
hnmo
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-06
Communication
TO THE VOTERS OF BossIER PARISH

Having received several commu-
nications and inquiries from all
parts of the parish wishing to know
whether or not 1 would be a candi-
date for reelection, and hearing re-
ports that I would be Il candidate
for the State Senate, I take this
method of informing you that I am
a candidate for reelection as Rep
resentative of Bossier parish, at the
approaching election; subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
While l am confident you know
my position, l will say I favor the
free coinage of silver and ballot re-
form to such an extent that the
whole voters of Louisiana will be
protected in that most sacred right
their ballot-and at the same time
retain white supremacy throughout
the State; and as an evidence of my
position on these important cues
tons in the past, I refer you to my
record in the two last sessions of the
Legislature, or to any member
thereof.
Many of you may think me ex-
IRENE, when l say that I am of the
opinion that we should not support
any man for Office, from ward Con
stable to President of the United
States, who does not favor and come
out openly on these or any other
important questions, and especially
for the free coinage of silver, which,
10 my opinion, effects the poor and
laboring people of the United
States-in fact all except the mil
lionaire-more than any public
question that has been before them
for many years.
Feeling that I have done my
duty-or at least tried to do so-in
the past, I will do so in the future
to the best of my ability and nnder-
standing.
Thanking you for the honor con-
'rred upon me in the past, I earn
estly solicit your support for re-
election. Very truly yours,
w. B. BOGGS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-06
home.
The Cincinnati Enquirer. "

The Sunday edition of the Gin
cinnati Enquirer is one of the best
newspapers in the country. In ad-
dition to the latest foreign and do
nestle news, it contains much of
interest to farmers and to the gen.
eral reading public. 1t contains
special correspondence on interest
ing and timely topics from the prin-
cipal cities of the world. The paper
is edited with great care, and its
literary features are Interesting and
instructive. TIE Sunday edition
usually contains from 80 to 4S
pages, and is as full of entertain
ment as an egg is OF meat. For
subscription rates, address "Cincin-
natl Enquirer" Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-06

DeSoto Democratic Journal: An
effort will be made at an early date
to inject, through a silver conven-
ton, the financial question into our
State politics. We hope it will fail.
The silver question belongs to ma
tional and not to State politics aud
should be kept out of the Stat e
campaign. Heaven knows the Dem
ocrats are split enough on local
issues, therefore let US not widen the
breach by fighting over an issue
which We have not the power to set
tie. ,-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-06
Partition Sale.
A j. Murf

v6.
T. w. w. Stinson, ct ais.
No. 1854. In District Court Of Louisiana,
Parish of Bossier.
Dy virtue of an order and commission for
ID sale, issued in above entitled suit, and to
me directed, authorizing and requiring me to
sell for the purpose of partition between plain
tiff and defendants. the hereinafter described
land owned in indivision by them, I will. on
Saturday, june Sth, 1895, at the Court House
door, in the town Of Benton, La, within the
legal hours of sale, proceed to sell at public
auction to the last and hig hest bidder the fol-
lowing described land, subdivided into twenty
lots, cotaining four acres each, as per survey
byJ. w. Rabb, Parish Surveyor, on file in said
suit, No. 1854, each lot to be sold separately,
to-wit:
The northeast quarter of southwest quarter
of section 30, township 90. range Is, and north
west quarter Of southeast quarter or section
80, township co. range l3, Parish Of Bossier,
La.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with the benefit of
appraisement.
A. r. THOMPSON,
Sheriff and ex-oficio AuctiOneer
Benton, La, May 2, 1895.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-06
She7.lf'S Sale.

James Lockhart In Justice Court No.
VS.. 2y3. ward z, BOSSler
McCalib & Sanders. Parish, La
Dy virtue Of writ Of fieri facias issued in
ID above named suit and to me directed, /
have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, at the
front door of the Court House, in the town Of
Benton. La, within the legal hours OF sale, on
Saturday, the 8th day of June, 1895, the fol-
lowing described property to-wit:
Sixty three Thousand and six hundred f63600)
feet of pine lumber, more or less; twenty
(20,000l feet of walnut lumber, more or less;
and three thousand 10000 feet of oak lumber,
more or less.
The above described property seized as the
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to benefit OF
appraisement.
A. R. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, May %, 1895.