The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-09-21

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right Of way, depot grounds, terminal'
and to apply on the grading or other con
struction work which will all be consider
ed, investigated, and if a satisfactory
showing is made by October 18th they
shall proceed to incorporate the system
using the lines that made the best show
ing as TO business, gradients. and amount
of aid promised. In return for this the
following will be given to the people for
sir trouble and expenditure. Viz, a
positive guarantee of two passenger
strhits each way every day Except Sun
sda$3pver the main line from Duluth OF
WesY Superior to Portland, N. D., and
1hom the Junction point on the main line
east of Fargo and Grand Forks through
those places to the junction point on the
main line west of those places, also to and
from Crookston from Portland, N. d.. or
the Junction poi..t west or east of that
place. On all linee one passenger train
each way every day except Sunday in all
cases providing weather permits. Freight
trains will be run on all lines as often as
business warrants. Also a positive guar
antee of reduction of 33h per cent: in
freight rates from those now charged by
existing lines on their regular tariffs be-
tween Duluth or West Superior and Grand
Forks. To other point in Minnesota and
North Dakota corresponding reduction,
according to distance and rates now IN
force using the amount Of reduction to
Grand Forks as basis, will be made. AS
to passenger rates, 8 sents mils will DO
guaranteed in both States. If Grand
Forks, Fargo, Crookston or any other
point on the system meets the ne" com
pany in fair and friendly 'nanuer ter
terminal rates will be put in force grant
ing practically the same rates as now III
force from the Twin Cities ON the north
west lines.
In making the above guarantees the
men back Of The Proposed Minnesota &
North Dakota Central Ry. feel that they
are promising more than they can posi-
bly oct in return from the people; there
fore they feel that in case the people DO
not feel wiling to take hold of the mat
ter by October 18th at least, that they are
released from the guarantee OF service
and rates mentioned and will have per
feet right to quote such rates or put into
effect such train service as they may
choose On. lines, bailt. solely BY their own
means. "-sss
The routes which been Investigated are
a. follows: Duluth or West Supeaior to
tho Missouri river to Washburn thence
through Weller to Coal Harbor, N. d.
passing through Park Rapids, Twin VAL
lev. Ada. and Halsted, Mimi, Hillsboro,
Portland, then west to Coal Harbor.
From Mayville, Caledonia or Halstad
to Thief River Falls via Crookstoa and
Red Lake Falls.
From Fargo northwest to the interna-
tional boundary line in the Turtle Noun
tains via Mayville or Portland, Michigan
City, Lakota or Devils Lake, Cando, Dun
seith. With a branch from Dunseith to
Bottineau.
From Grand Forks southwest to May
villa or Portland. Also southeast to Ada
or Twin Valley, thence southwest to Moor
head and Fargo. From St. John south
vast to Bismarck intersecting other lines
at Dunseith and Turtle Lake.
It should be remembered We do not
guarantee to build over the above lines
All depends upon the people. IT they are
Indifferent on any line We shall most like
" drop 1t. If the people on any other
feasible ronte show it up good We most
certainly shall look at it.
In conclusion no difference who you
are, what you have to say about the pro-
iect, what you want or what You know
that would be of interest to the people
that are pushing thie be sure and let us
know it. All information, everything OF
interest will be compiled and sent east fol
,nsideration. It is the intention tc
build up system that will improve and
develope the country. Therefore every
man, woman and child II the Northwest
should be on frisadly terms with the new
project. It is not every day that men o.
means will consent to invest their money
in country already in the hands of on'
msn--it therefore beho0ves every citizsE
in North Dakota and Northern Minnesots
to put forth every effort in their power
will you do it? For the present address
the undersigned on any subject relative
TO the project. Let Us hear from every
one and every one, and every communit,
that is interested.
Address o. p. NJ. Huy1MAN,
Actg. Gen'l Manager,
The Proposed MINI. q N. Oak. Ctl. Ry
lite or call on Il. W. Grambs, of Ri 2
marck, fJr prices on Windmills.