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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Mandan Pioneer: II looks as though
one cole johnson" had been writing let
ter for Chicago Scandinavian paper,
with a special desire to prevent people
from going to settle in Mclean county.
Perhap ps '.Ole" is ono of the men who left
shack in that county, which shack has
slur at King Misunderstanding, perhaps
to John Satterlund. But the Fargo For
um, knowing Mr.. Satterl"nd won't have
slur cast ut him without taking his part.
The Forum says that Mr.. Sat:erlund is a
pretty good fellow and no more open
handed and generous citizen is to be
found" All of which is correct. The
fact Is despite what Ole johnson may say,
Mclean county is good county it 1t ls
taken right. The man who. 0n small
capital. will try to raise wheat, and then
haul it to Bismarck or ship it down on a
boat paying the price that is charged, will
not make any money. He may find it
hard work to live. But Mclean county
Is one q the best counties in the State IT
it ia taken right-lf a man will keep some
cattle sheep or hogs. and sell but little
wheat. Snch back cappers rs Ole do
harm il. their wayit is true, but they can't
injure they injure the fame of John Sat-
terlund-where he is known.
Tothe above the LEADER will add that
We know "O!e" we'll, and had he rustled
around enough to have kept the flies OF
while here, and not looking for something
to cometo him, he might have been az
we'll fixedas his old neighbors here now
are. These old neighbors of "Ole'e" have
comfortable residences, plenty to eat
good credit and fair bunches of sleei
looking stock. They are we'll pleased
with Mclean County, if "Ole" is not.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
COAL HARBOR ITEMS.

Mrs. Staley, the esteemed wife Of Post
master Staley of Roach, has been very
sick the past week, at last accounts is
improving, slowly.
Miss Jennie Herred closed her very
successful term of school here last week.
Miss Jennie though not a native of the
county, has been raised and educated here
and we take pleasure in recording the
fact of her success in her chosen field.
Saturday, March 2lst, fifteen teams left
the Right Place for the 500 road and will
bring back all the goods, groceries and
new furniture, the horses can draw with
more to follow.
The reports about contagious deseasel
now prevailing about Coal Harb-r is al
bosh. There we're few eases of measels
in the neighborhood several months ago
but all trace of the epidemic has lone
since disappeared.
Mercer County farmers continue to
cross over on the ice to do their trading
at the Right Place store. But we suppose
when August Wahl opens out his calicoes
and sns,sr barrels on the Stanton boule
ward, all this will be changed.
A birthday party was given here on the
18th at the Kohrer residences, in token o1
the birthday of Master Byron Rohrer
Thoro woro nrosont Miss Jamie Herred
the Misses Flora and May O'Conners ano
Miss Petite Robinson. Among the young
gents present, was Masters Floyd House
Willis Lacy, Harry Lacy, Peter Langbelle
Anton Larson and John Fryberg.
Last week Henry Rohrer lost by death
his noted Clydesdale stallion-Caldean
But Mr. Rohrer has the famous Shire
horse Duke-and LEADER readers and
stocknen will soon be apprised of his
movements the coming season.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
MRS. q. A. L1NsTRoM DEAD.

Mrs. G. A. Linstrom, of Painted Woods
creek died at her home last Thursdny.-af af-
ter lingering illness caused by cancer in
the stomach which has been troubling her
for over two years. She went to hos
pital last summer but obtained only tenn
porary relief, Mrs. Linstrom leaves, be-
sides her husband-six children, most of
them small. She was much respected as
loving and true wife and mother and
kind neighbor. The funeral was we'll at
tended by concourse of nelghbors and
friends.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

The Republicans will meet to day at the
court house in delegate convention tc
choose delegates to the Republican State
convention which meets at Fargo on the
18th of April. The Democratic County
Committee will also meet in the court
house at O'clock p. m. to choose the
time and place for Democratic mass con-
vention for the purpose OF electing two
delegates to represent the Democrats Of
Mclean County at the State convention
held at JamestOwn. June 4th.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Garden Seeds anG Onion setts at the
Washburn Milling Company Store.

Garden Seeds anG Onion setts at the
Washburn Milling Company Store.
Robert Burquist, of Ingersol1, was q
pleasant caller at the LEADER Office
Thursday.
Charles Billows and Gust Casper we're
among the happy Turtle Lake faces OBJ
served on the Washburn streets Thursday.
Justice aud Mrs. Bqrtels, were over
from their Turtle Lake home, visiting in
Washburn, one d y this week.
Contractor McGinley reports Mrs. j, G.
Staley. of Roach, somewhat easier but
still very poorly.
LOOK HERE, ALL OF YOU
Nerska men. Swenska men, Danska men,
Cannucska men and American men. we
have just receive a lot of auchovices
and Holland sill and also plenty OF other
nice goods. Come and See Us.
WAsHBuaN MILLING COMPANY STORE.
BAD BREAK.
Portland Republican,: Public Exam
iner Langlie has made his report on the
Jamestown rsylum affair, and, as we sur
missed soma time ago, it is to Archibald's
credit all Through. Mr.. Langlie was a
Republican and was appointed to the pos
itior he now holds from Trail county
though it was it was his intentions tc
move to Florida if nothing showed up to
him in this State. 1t would certainl,
have been more to the credit o. the party
to have let him go to his Florida home
two years ago than to have kept him here
and made break right in the face of tv
idence to the contrary, and when il va:
known he was Archibalds guest during
the examination.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

L. N. Larson, the Burleigh County
stockman came up visiting Mclean
County friends this week. He reports his
stock having wintered nicely around his
range at Dry Point.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Col. w. E. Low, of Lake View stock
ranch, was doing business at the county
capital several days this week. He re-
ports his stock as having winterd we'll
and are now in good condition.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

w. S. Casselman, of the Capital City
came to Washburn, Tuesday accompany
ing the st. Louis travelling man, w. j..
Armstrong, who represents the Wholesale
house of Simmons & Hurst.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Another mystifed death is troubling
Bismarck people-that of August Walters
which ACQUIRED at the hospital, Saturday
night. The body will be dug up and e11-
amined-a coroners jury setting thereon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

NH. Craft, of Turtle Lake, was a Wis
,tor in Washburn Friday. He is locating
stock ranch at Crooked Lake near the
Dog Den range, and his home will be
there hereafter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

M. Rathburn, representing the whole
sale house of Jewett Brothers, Aberdeen,
S. D., was doing business over the county
among the Merchants, last week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Samuel McIlwaln, accompanied by
Johr White reached Washburn Saturday.
Mr.. McI;wainwas representing the Fletch'
or Bcothers, Minneapolis stock dealers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Snow now nearly all melted on 'ne
nroir;ea. and fair prospect of the ice on
the Missouri going out next week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

A thunder storm with rainy accom-
nonvment. was one of the surprises Tor
Mclean County residents, Monday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Anent last weeks cold snap the Grand
Forks Plaindealer quiries thusly: HAS
anv one noticed whether Col. Grounonos
went back into his hole this time or not.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Garden Seeds and Onion sets at the
washburn Mill Company Store.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Joseph NJ. Edgerly, son of the late
1ndoe Edger1y, an old resident Of Bis
marck, died in st. Alexis hospital atter d
short illness, Friday last.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Flooks of wild geese and ducks are no"
da;,v and nightly passing up north TOT
their summer nesting places.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Garden Seeds and Onion sotts at ene
washburn Mill Company Store
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Contractor McGinley reports Mrs. J. G.
still very poorly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Local News

Big horse sale in Washburn to-day.
Tho Band in full force Saturday after
noon. in Washturn.
John Hammock, wife and child : Of ooa'
Harhor. rested at the Merchants Friday
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Justice aud Mrs. Bqrtels, were over
from their Turtle Lake home, visiting in
Washburn, one y this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
Officer Joi,n Nerney and his Fatal Pistol.

East Side Checker Club of Pavt1cket.
The day was spent RS is usual al such
picnics and everything went well until
the dinner was about over. IL being
served al 3 O'Clock. At this time the At
tleboro police. having decided 10 put n
stoD 10 sabbath breaking and beer drink
ing, as they termed Il, put i'm an appear
ance TO raid the place. The officers present
were Deputy Sheriff Brown, Officer Ner-
ney, Constables George Palmer and Bar
den, John Hamilton, in sthe deputy
sheriff employ. Walter Brown, the
deputy's son, Thomas Cline, cousin OF
Policeman n rney, and Giles W. Parker.
The story goes that sr soon as the
police appeared picSnicker named
Dwyer. saw Nerncy and called out,
"That's Mercy; 90 himl' Aud the
crowd started IN 10 follow the instruc-
tions to the letter. and when officer
Palmer went To Ncarney's assistance nc
was also assaulted. They were knocked
down by the mob ana Nernoy, in self
defence, bred four shots from his 3S-
callbre revolver at the crowd. Two shots
struck Connors, one in the left side of
the abdomen and the other in the right
side OF the hesd, killing him instantly.
Mr.. Mountain received the third shot in
the left side and he died in about 20
m rutvs. NUDUdy wRs STRUCK by the
fourth shot.
The crowd scattered then rallied and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25

town OF Attlcboro. But the stories differ
so, according TO the locality, that il
would be difficult to discover that trey
were Of the same tragedy, II 1t were not
for tho names OF the principals.
In Pawtucket, IL is the days topic OF
bar room discussion, and the friends of
the dead men are grouped in all the
saloons repeating their stories and wresil-
ing with each each other on the saw-dust
covered floors TO illustrate more graphic
ally Just how IL happened. The feeling is
most bitter against the Attleboro officers.
The widows OF the dead men are objects
OF sympathy everywhere, regardless of
the feeling Tor or against the mem bers OF
the Checker Club. Mrs. Connors especi-
ally is TO be pitied.
TWO CHILDREN DYING.
She Is left with seven children; one of
them is an invalid from hin disease at
the st. Joseph's Hospital at Providence
another IL dying at home, and there is a
baby who was two months old yesterday,
tho day Of its fathers death.
"A NEWS reporter rode from Pawtuckct
10 Attic boro this forenoon With James
Connors, brother of the dead Michael,
and with Edward Moore and james n.
Tyler, VIII were ct the picnic. All were
bound for tnu sccro OF rEe autopsy.
JANIS r. TYLER's STORY.
Tyler is the man who claims that he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25

held officer Nerncy's revolver while II
was being fired, and afterward threw its
possessor to the ground.
Tyler is a brick layer and weighs DO
POUNDS. lie says that the party was a
quiet and respectable one, enjoying a
clamb bake on private grounds, hired for
the purpose, and that there had been no
violatiofof the Sunday law.
To substsntiate this claim he says that
Deputy Sheriff Brown of North Attleboro
had been hired by the Checker Club to
do special service at their clam bake. Ibis
officer appeared few minutes aftef he
was needed-just before the second man
died.
Continuing his story Tyler stated that
there was no drunkenness and no noise.
That Officers Nerney and Palmer came on
the grounds, and the former, approach
ing Connors said that he was going to
arrest the ring leaders. Neither OF the
officers showed a badge and as they did
not wear the yellow ribbon, indicating
membership in the Checker Club they
were looked upon as intruders, and were
requested TO purchase tickets or get out.
And then, according to .Tyler's story
Nerney fred the first shot, which struck
Connors I'm the chest. The latter fell
backward ana, as he fell, officer Palmer
dealt him a blow on the head with a
ack-jack and then Nerney fired a
rccohu snOh ihto tho oOby VI tho WYNN
already dead.
Ii was at this point that Tyler seized
the revolver and attempted 70 direct its
aim from himself and companions. He
wrenched the officers wrist upward and
the bullet which was intended for his
own abdomen killed Mountain. The
fourth shot went wild.
After it had been fired Tyler threw the
officer and some one else hit him In the
back of the head with beer glass and
that was the first violence suffered by
Nerney.
When the officer was placed in the
wagon to be taken to Attleboro Edward
Moore asked him why he had shot the
men, and Nerney replied, 81 did not
know what / was doing" Moore says
that this answer was given to him in the
presence OF Thomas Ready OF Central
Falls.
James Connorss the brother OF Michael,
said that the statements about the dead
mans reputation were false ana that he
never had escaped from an East Provi'
dence jail.
The above Is the story that everyone in.
terested tells in Pawtucket, but over the
State line in the town OF Attleboro ii il
altogether different.
The Pawtucket people call 1t deliberate
and cold blooded murder without the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
Death of Michael Connors, Jr.
slightest provocation.- The other people
call Il shooting in self-defence.

slightest provocation. The other people
call Il shooting in self-defence.
RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES HiNrEp AT.
II was canned Mt Pawtuoket this
morning that Officer Nerney had a
grudgo against Conners and hi3 friends
and somewhat sensational explanation
of that hint Is given al Attleborc. IL is TO
the effect that several years ago Nerney
withdrew from the Catholic Church and
became an anti-Catholic, no. at all back
ward about expressing his views, As a
result thsre was hard feeling against him,
and he felt the s9me way toward them
from whom he differed.
His attorney, George a. Adams, says
that his life was threatened year ago on
this account and that he was surprised
that nothing had happened bcSre.
THE oFFIcER's ACCOUNT,
The story told by Nerney is that he
went to the picnic grounds under orders
from the selectmen to put n stop 10 any
violations OF the laws and that as he
came. near the men someone shouted
There's tho damn fool, grab him." and
I'm an ether instant he was ON his back
with several of his assailants on top of
him. while officer Palmer Mas In the
same predicament few feet away. he
said that he warmed them TO keep OF and
not until alter giving that warning did
he fire. Then II was while still on his
back with the revolver pointed between
bis knees. The kiIlinS>was accidental
DOESN'T KNOW THEY ARE DEAD.
Asa matter OF fact officer N,rney does
not know yet that either tonnor., or
Coptinued on Page =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25

with cries 10 lynch and kill Nernev, ap-
parently started To do ii, when Deputy
Sheriff Brown. whose wagon was nearby,
with the mid OF his assistants, got
Nerney and Palmer away from
the enraged crowd and carried
under arrest. DIR. Battersail attended
Nerney and found him in dangerous
condition. The back of his head was
crushed, conclusion of the brain result
ing, and he was for n while unconscious.
When he was able TO talk he said he was
struck with stone or bottle, and he fired
in self-defence.
DIR. Preston of Pawtucket was called
to the picnic ground TO attend Noun
tain, but was too late. Medical Examin-
er Charles 3. Bolden of Attleboro was
summoned and ordered the remains of
the dead men removed TO Attleboro by
Undertaken Manning of Pawtucket and
said that an autopsy would be performed
today.
George q. Parker, who gave the check
er club permission to use the grounds, did
not see the shooting, as he was in the
barn. He said DIR. Robinson told him
last week that he aid not want the
grounds used for such purposes, but as
the arrangements were all completed, ne
permitted the club 10 come out this time.
George Fisher, an eye witness, says
Connors was packing dishes and asked
Officer Nernay for his authority, the
policeman being in citizens dress, and
having said he proposed TO put stop to
the picnic. Fisher said the officer pulled
his gun and said that was his authority,
and ne proposed to use ii, whereupon
James X. Tyler grabbed the officers re-
volver arm and the shooting began.
Afterward, Fisher said, the officer said
he was sorry but his temper got the
better of him.
Deputy Sheriff Brown said that he did
not see the shooting, but met Nerney
coming toward him with bleeding head.
Nerney had previously told him he ex-
pected trouble because the Sunday before
he arrested some fellows who were play
ing hall there
James X. Tyler of Pawtucket said he
took hold of NerDey because he was -four
ishing his revolver in threatening man.
ner. He did not use force and he thought
the shooting unprovoKed.
Connors was about 20 years Old and
leaves a widow and seven small children.
Mountain was 2s years old and leaves a
widow end three small children.
THE TWO STORIES.
The excitement incidental to the fatal
ity is greater even today than il was last
evening in the city of Pawtucket and the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
SHOT DOWN.
Tragic Work at
Sunday Picnic.
Officer Nerney'S Fatal Use
of His Pistol.
Michael COnnOrS Almost IN
stantly Killed.
Daniel F. Mountain Dies Is Minutes
After Being Wounded.
Officer Who Did the Shooting Is Said TO Be
Daniel F. Mountain Dies IS Minutes
After Being Wounded.
officer Who Did the Shooting Is Said to Be
In Precarious Condition.

Night Patrolman John II. Nerney of
Attleboro, shot and killed Daniel +.
Mountain,a a liquor dealer, and Michael Con-
nors, Jr., mason, both OF PawtuclSet, as
a picnic resort on the DIR. Robinson Farm,
near Interstate Park in Attleobro,- late
probably fatally injured, 1t was stated,
in the scrimmage, during which the
shooting occurred. The affair occurred
between and 8 p. m. at picnic or clau
bake, held under the auspices OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
SHERIFF'S SALE.

by virtue OF an execution, No. l2sS9 issued
from the District Court OF the Sixth Judicial
District, holden at Providence, in the county
ofsProvidence, State of Rhode Island, within
and for said district. on tbe slst day OF May,
A. u, 1896. returnable TO said court August
%, A. d., 1896; wherein Thomas j. Fahey OF
Johnston in the county OF Providence in said
state, was plaintiff and Patrick Connor, alias
John Doe of Providence III said county aud
State was defendant, will be sold at public
auction on the 4th day OF June, A.. D., 1895 at
~ O'Clock. pcon, in tho lane leading from Col
lage street and bounded by the Woods huild.
irg and the providcpce County Court House.
in said city OF Providence.
The following described property attached
by me upon an original writ. upon which tho
above named execution was obtEined viz:
One large black work horse. levied this
10Th day OF May A. ID 1896. at . o'clock q. m.
and will be sold to satisfy said execution IL
sufficient. JOHN F. RABBlTT.
m25-St Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
CONDUCTOR SHOCKED.
Electricity Went Through Him and He
Cried 40, NJ God."


About 7:15 q. IN. today the conductor
OF car 40 Of the Gladstone avenue line
received an electric shock viii h no viii
remember es long as ne runs on electric
cars. Ills car jumped the track near the
Orms street bridge aud Yves coupled 20
car 81 cf tho same line 10 pull 1t on TO I he
rails again. just as the coupling was
completed thoscordnctor OF 80 took hold
of tho dsshes handles OF both cars. and
at tbe same time the motorman OF 81
applied the power. The conductor re-
ceived tho current, standing on the
ground as he was, thus completing the
circuit, and the next thing the on-iookers
Rnew hc was up In the air. crying. "O,
My God" As luc. would have II, be did
not receive TIE full voltage, bus was ablo
after few minutes to attend TO his
duties.
Manager Potter states these occurrences
arc not infre quent, but happen only to
green men, who know enough not TO try
Il again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
HER SON THE THIEF.
After He Was Arrested the Mother
Would Not Prosecute.

Edward Bowling, who lives with his
mother, Mrs. Jennie Wergenthaner, at la
Grass Lane, was arrested at $3.50 last even
ing as he was about to leave the city and
was taken 10 the Central station where
he spent the night.
Early in the morning his mother CAL
led at police headquarters and said that
someone had stolen S2l0 from her. She
thought her son Edward was the guilty
person and wanted him apprehended. At
the Central station this morning, mother
like, she concluded she would not prose-
cute her boy, so be was allowed his free
dom. The greater portion OF the money
was found in his possession.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
Mining Village Near Des
MOineS Wiped Out.
Number OF Dead Already Re-
ported to Be Fifteen.
Wires Down and Details of Catas-
trophe Not Obtainable.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 25.--The Times
has received word through the local tels-
graph Office OF the Maple Leaf road that
cyclone struck Valeiria, Ia, Is miles
north of Des Moines, last night, killing
niue people and injuring a number.
Further particulars unobtainable at pres
ent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
KNIGHTS or pyrHlAs

Grand Ksppsr OF Records ana Seal. William
A. wilscn. Room 345. Butler Exchange
TelephoLs 1910.
WHAT CuRER- What Cheer Fail, 81 South
Main sifpet
RHODE lnLAND-H Nes'rrinster strsef.
sMITHcNiAS - slli D. man Hall, Gladstone
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
Esw Fire Engine Arrives.

The new steam fire engine No. = for tho
Mill street station arrived today. IA
previously stated In TIE NEWS tie ncw
steamer in the largest IN the city. Inc
fire comm issioners are arranging loT
public trial OF her powers To be eid IN
Exchange place I'm connection with a
general review of the entire hre depart
msnt some day this week. u may be held
on Thursday or perhaps not until Me-
mortal. DAY. The plans are rot perfected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-25
AMERICAN MEcrANlcs.

State Cepncil sscrst-rr. Charles W. Littell.
333 Mestmn mnsirr street
FIMwnoD-E,r4v ooa aud r0ti.rs avenue.
CoruMBtn-lNi EeattAiustrr strcst
PRovfpr~rr=e =ef West u insser strrrt
MOUNT NrR-cs-Almr'a Hau. secold and
fourth Monday ~Vsairss
DErRN 6Eu-Gcd Fellows ksil. AclJomy ave.