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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 20. = Trouble
broke out between the factions of Pol
ish Catholics at Depew to-day and a
small-sized riot wasstire result. Knives
and rocks and fists were used, and at
least half dozen men were badly in
jured.s A number of women were
mixed up in the fight. They were more
fer0cious than their husbands. Seven
arrests were made. More trouble is
expected and q number of special po-
lice have been sworn in.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
DEATH STEPPED IN.
A roreer who Has Operated In the
Northwest Dies i'm Jail.


Northwest Dies i'm Jail.
st. Paul. Nov. 25.-Carl Larson, one
of the most remarkable small-amouht
forgers in the country, died In jail 10,
day of heart disease. He was Wanteu
in many cities. His plan was unique
He would 90 into business house
with his clothes apparently all covered
with dust from cutting stone. his din-
ner bucket in hand, present a cheek
supposed to have been drawn by some
contractor. make a small purchase,
get the change and leave the store. II
the town was small he would pass
three or four checks and then get out.
Shortly after his arrest. ana When
he saw that his identity had been
penetrated. Larson admitted that ne
had, for the past six years, been 1oi,
lowing the profession. of forger, anu
that during that time he had been con-
victed once. His fall was in Madison.
He told the court such pitiful story
that he was sentenced to but one year
at Waupun. When he got out he I'm.
mediately started upon his same oid
career He fairly raked the small
towns of Minnesota dry. There was
hardly one which did not contribute
as much as S1OO to his funds. Winona,
Mankato, saltwater, Sleepy Eye and
several ot1reps have been heard FROM
He is known to have worked num-
Der Of others. He passed about a
dozen of his checks in Minneapolis
He was arrested for attempting to
pass a check in st. Paul, and since
that time has been in jail here. His
family of wife and several children,
who have lived in St Paul for a num-
Der of years, have been compelled Of
ten to appear for assistance when
Larson was on the road forging. Ac-
cording to his own story he did not
divide the spoils. of his criminality
with his family.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Warrington Talk.

Gen. Thomas NJ. Vincent has retired
from active service in the army.
The interstate COR merce commission,
it is rumorcd, will examine the rela-
tiOns of railroads to the beef trust.
Consul General eLe reports actions
on the part of the Spaniards IN Cuba
which may Indicate an intention to go
to war with the United States.
Consul General Crittenden reports
from Mexico to the state department
that Mexican tobacco promises to take
the place of the fine grades of Cuban
tobacco in the markets of the world.
The commissioner of immigration, in
his annual report, says that better
class of immigrants are coming to the
United States and the number has de-
creased.
The members of the United States
battleship Oregon's inspection board,
which has been ordered by the secre-
tary of the navy to inspect the report
on the fitness of this vessel for active
service, convened on board the ship ut
San Francisco.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Accidental Hnppeninrs.

Oscar Mccartney. aged IL, while out
hunting, attempted to drag a shotgun
over rail fence and both charges
lodged in his body. A steel compass in
pocket over his heart is all that
saved him from instant death.
A stranger was instantly killed in
Decatur Ind. by a freight train on the
Chicago & Erie railroad. He had nu-
merous cards on his person from labor
unions of Melrose. Mimi, but nothing
was found l,y which he could be posi-
lively identified.
BY natural gas explosion at 10
komo, Ind, the front of Brady's music
store was wrecked, and in the fire that
followed damage to the extent Of
81 600 was done. The Kellar furniture
store adjoining was damaged $500.
The explosion was from hunting gas
leak with lighted paper roll.
James Perdue, prominent retired
farmer, and his son John, in attempt
ing to cross over the Missouri, Kansas
& Texas railroad tracks, three miles
south of Sedalia. Mo-, in a wagon,
were struck by a south boud freight
train. Mr.. Perdue was instantly killed
and his son fatally injured
One of the elevators in the American
Tract society's building at the corner
of Spruce 3nd Nassau streets, New
York, fell twelve stories to the cellar,
distance of 40 feet, this afternoon.
There were eleven persons in the car
at the time, including the attendant,
and those who escaped injury were
badly shaken up.
]. p. Carpenter, one of the largest
lumber dealers of Cincinnati and a res
ident of Covington, KY, and d. H.
Lyons, a prominent architect of Gin
cinnati, were killed in the latter city.
They were walking on the railroad
tracks, talking about business when
they were caught by trains going in
opposite directions, and in their confu-
sion were killed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Crimes and Criminals.

Two women near Liberty, Mo-, were
murdered by robbers.
Franz Mayer. who one year ago was
a sergeant in the Austrian army, hung
himself to the bed post in his room in
st. Louis, and was found dead.
Mrs. Bourlier, wife Of Henry Bolr-
lier, agent for thu. Allan Steamship
company, shot himself at Toronto and
died soon afterward. Mrs. Bourlier
was we'll known in society.
Charles Hyatt, deputy marshal Of
Saltwater, D. T., who was arrested
and charged with numbering his wife,
has been discharged, the cor0ner's jury
returning q verdict of accidental kill
ing. He mistOok his wife for thief
and shot her.
A man named Hogan, representing
himself MS agent for a safe manufac-
turer, has been disposing Of cheap
sheet iron and clay-filled safes to the
farmers in Iowa. Farmers and officers
chased him out Of Linn county, Iowa,
the swindler escaping by means of q
horse and buggy.
Guy Hutsonpiller was murdered in
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
People in Print.

Mrs. John w. Mackay, who has been
i'll in Paris, has gone to the South OF
France to spend the winter there ana
in Italy.
Mrs. Georgia Granger Howard. wife
of 4. +. Howard, treasurer or the IN
ternational L. Great Northern railroad,
died recently at Palestine, Tex.
Admiral Sir George Henry Richards,
X. G. b., conservator Of the Mersey, Is
dead. He was born in 1920 and was
commander Of II. NJ. S. Assistance in
the arctic regions during 1924.
Gen. Booth of the Salvation Army
announces from Melbourne, Australia,
that the army is to extend its opera
tions to the whole of the Malay pcnin-
sula.
Gen. II. +. Dingate, ex-attorney gem
eral of Missouri. died at st. Louis OF
congestion of the lungs. He had dis
tingushed himself in politics and at
the bar.
United States Senator Voorhees, Is
circulating among his old friends Mt
Terre Haute, Ind, daily, and gives
promise of a speedy restoration to his
old-time vigor. He expects to return
to Washington within the next two
weeks.
A cablegram sent by D. S. Richard
son of Oakland, Cal, bore to Marquis
Yamagata, field marshal Of the i'm
perial japanese army ut Nippon, the
good tidings that there had been born
to him across the Pacific sturdy
grandson.
The Duchess de ca Cez, who died at
Paris, was the daughter of Isaac H.
Singer, the inventor of the sewing ma
chine. Emperor Francis Joseph, the
pope and Due d'Orleans have tele-
graphed their coincidence to the Duke
de ca CeZ.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
WEYLERINHAVANA
THE CAPTAIN GENERAL SAID TO
HAVE BEEN SCARED OUT.
He Says That 1t Ii Too Hot to Do
Any Fighting. but 1t 1. Openly
Asserted That He Was Frightened
by MaceO Bccnuae He Had Set
Price Upon His HcnH-Thc City liz
in Great Confusion.

New York, Nov. ga dispatch to
the World from Jacksonville. Fla,
says: A cipher cableS.am from Ha-
vana to IL Cuban leader here says
that Gen. Weyler has been forced to
return to Havana and that the city is
in great confusion. Weyler gives no
excuse, it is said, except that it is too
hot and unhealthy for any fighting.
1t Is openly asserted in Havana that
Weyler became frightened because
Maceo had set price upon his head
or his capture. Weyler's scouts in
formed him that Maceo might make
an attempt on Havana and the Span
ish general retreated in hot haste to
the safety of his palace. 1t is also
stated in the cable gram that Weyler's
recall is assured now, as the Spanish
government is incensed against him
for his dilatory tactics. Cubans here
are jubilant, for they thin kthis will
have favorable effect upon congress.
A dispatch to the World from Ha-
vana under date of Nov. 20 says: The
Competitor prisoners have been tried
by court martial in the Fortress La
Cabana in spite of Consul General
Lees official protest, filed just before
he left Havana. The exceptions taken
by the prisoners were Overruled by
the naval courts. Gen. Lees note was
pigeonholed, and III defiance of Secre-
tary Olney's intinlation of disapproval
the Competitors crew and Mr.. Melton,
the American newspaper correspond
ent, have again been tried by drum
head court sitting within the walls of
a Spanish fortress, where, according
to Capt. Gen. Weyler's orders, no rep
rcsentative of the United States con-
sulate may enter The prisoners were
allowed neither interpa ter nor conn
sci. Those partly acquainted with
Spanish were compelled to interpret
for the Others
So quietly was the affair conducted
that Acting Consul General Springer
does not yet know, it is said, that the
case was virtually closed Nov. IA, on
which day Melton, Maza, DR.. Vedia
and the witness. George Ferran. were
forced by Naval Judge Fernandez to
sign statements admitting their COM
plicity in the filibustering expedition
which the Competitor is alleged to
have brought under Monzon and La
horde to the Pinar del Rio coast This
written evidence is now under consid-
Grafton by the court. Judge Saul said
today that decision may be rendered
at any moment. 1t is expected all the
members of the party whose Ameri-
can citizenship has not been clearly
shown will be shot The bona fide
Americans will probably be sentenced
to from three to ten years imprison-
ment in some Spanish penal station
off the coast of Africa.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

London Truth tells stories about the
brutality of British army officers which
match those that have recently come
from Germany. These tales seem to
indicate q lack Of that individual su-
pervision which many Of the most
famous generals of the world gave to
their commands. Men in command Of
armies make q mistake when they
leave the fate of the private and the
subaltern entirely in the hands Of the
Immediate s1periors.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
= PATIENT. T'rentedf'Ha div.

Montpelier, VT, Nov: 25.-The spe-
cial committee wlichf was appointed
some time ago to .inyestigatesthe man.
ageiiiSent 1of the state Institutions for
insane waterbury" made its report
to thes hagislatAre to-day. 1t severely
scores, the state. supervisors of the in
sane, DR.. w. II. Giddings. superin-
tendent Of the asyflfm.. and others.
The report finds that DR. Giddings
himself strapped and choked patients.
It further finds that patients were
kept in a nude condition in rooms bar
rem of furniture and having cement
floors. THESE patients were allowed
no rugs. and the rooms, the report
charges, were unheated in cold wealth
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

A strange discovery was made by
Drumming. They began to fell a ven-
cradle oak, which they soon found to
be hollow. Being half-decayed, it soon
came to the ground with crash, dis
closing the skeleton of a man in excel
lent preservation, even the boots, which
came above the knees, being perfect.
BY it's side were porcelain pipe bowl,
a powder horn and q silver watch.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Arm.trone whip. slavin.

New ork, Nov. 25.--Bob Armstrong
of Chicago defeated Frank p. Slavin
of Australia last night in the fourth
round. 1t was smuggling match from
the start, and at one time was a rough
and-tumble fight. In the fourth round
Armstrong jabbed Slavin in the face
and Slavin sent his right hard on the
stomach. Armstrong sent Slavin to
the floor of the ring with three lefts
on the face. Then he swung left aud
right on Slavin's face, and pummellcd
him so hard that the Australian threw
up his hands and quit
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
LOST HIs.WIFE.
A Minneapolis Man Bet His Wife
Tint Bryan Would Win.


That Bryan Would Win.
Minneapolis, Nov. %. -: A story Of
the queerest election bet yet is floating
around about certain parties in South
Minneapolis. 1t has been solemnly af-
fjrmed by parties not far from Fifth
and Washington avenues south, that
Minneapolis man wagered his wife
against $500 that Bryan would be
elected. The circumstances were Pc
culiar in that they favored this partic-
ular form Of bet. 1t so happened that
the wife in question was more ordi-
narily fond of the IL an with whom her
husband was betting. The husband
knew this, and there is growing sus-
picion that he considers that he got
the best Of the bet when he lost it. At
any rate, the story goes that the man
with the $500 won the other mans
wife, and all parties concerned are
satisfied.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

A burglar in Louisville was exposed
and frightened away the other night
by stepping on an India-rubber doll,
which gave forth a heartrending shrek
in consequence. Hereafter timid maid
en- ladies can allay their fears of the
predatory "man'' by a liberal applica-
ton of India rubber dolls to different
parts Of their domiciles.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Ex-Gov. HUBBARD CALLS.
The Visitors at the Mckinley MAJ
sion To-Day

the Visitors at the Mckinney MAN.
sion To-Day.
Canton, Nov. 25.-Maj. and Mrs. Nc
Kinley had a pleasant morning drive.
When they returned they found
number Of visitors, among whom was
Abner Mckinley, who arrived from
the East on a morning train. Among
those who called today were: Col.
Carleton Of Frankfort, KY; ex-Gov.
Hubbard of Minnesota, ex-Congress-
man and M.2. .Bellamy Storer of Gin
cinnati, David Armstrong of Cleve-.
land. An express wagon unloaded a
large crate at the Mckinley gate this
morning. On examination it was
found to contain a splendid spring
lamb, sent by an admirer in Hamp-
ton, Mo. A placard on the crate reads:
This lambs dam is in Missouri, and
Dockery and the dogs are after: her.
She is bleating for protection; :,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

The czarina of Russia has 257 cos
tunes in her wardrobe; but, for the
benefit Of the wives ind daughters all
over this broad land it may be said
that she can't wear more than one of
them at a time, even at her best.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Eek Coneressman Lane Dead.

Roseburg, Or, Nov. 25. = Lafayette
Lame, congressman from Oregon from
1874 to 1876, died at his home in this
CITY to-day. He was the son of Hon.
John Lane, the first United States SEN
ator from Oregon, and a. candidate
for vice president on the Democratic
ticket in 1860.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

1t is unfortunate that both sides can
not always be as sure of winning their
election bets as a certain young man
and woman In an Iowa town. The
stake was thousand kisses, and both
of them are tryinS to pay up.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

4 man who was acquainted with
Edgar Allen Poe tells how glad the
poet was when he induced publisher
to give $40 for 1.-The Raven" The p0-
cts of today would also be glad if they
could get that sum for their "pomes."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

A Chicago physician and one of his
lady patients have simultaneously dis
appeared. The papers say that the
disappearance Of the doctor cannot be
accounted for. If either one is found
the mystery will probably be cleared
up by both.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

A Chicago saloonkeeper fired fifteen
shots at a gang Of robbers who were
trying to break into his place the other
night, without hitting anybody. That
man has missed his calling. He is a
nntural-born polic"n an.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

According to Gen. Lee teh redOubt-
able Weyler is gentleman with
pleasant manners, but a strict disci-
plinarian," and furthermore deponent
sayeth not.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Darine diamond Theft.

Cincinnati, Nov. 25.-X stranger to-
day stole a tray of diamonds from
Clemens Oskamp's store on Vine
street. He was closely pursued and
lodged into an adjoining, building,
where the thief left his oveRcoat and
Ciamonds in a wash room and escaped.
The diamonds We're worth $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Scientists are now asserting that the
earth is drying up, and good many
people wish daily that some laxative
individual or other would follow its ex-
ample.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

The man who risked his citizenship
ON the result and lost, seems to be @
person who can be very agreeably
spared. When he goes, he should take
along the fellow with whom he bet.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

The car has issued an order that
henceforth the Russian imperial colors
shall be blue, white and red. This
means that they are to he the same as
ours in the United States.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Prisoners Escape

Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Nov. 25.-All
the prisoners confined in the Wyan.
dotte county jail escaped to-day and
are now at large. 1t is supposed that
some one gave them a key by which
the lock was picked.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Spain is negotiating new war loan
on the security of the tobacco monopo-
ly. But even then she will not be able
to smoke the insurgents out.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

A street railway has been built across
Boston common. The people Of Bos-
ton don't kick against the Infringement
on their rights like they did along
about 1775.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

A Boston scientist announces that
the sun is rapidly exhausting its heat.
There may be some truth in that. 1t
certainly doesn't seem to be quite SO
warm now as it was last August.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Very stringent methods should be
adopted to persuade young men that
the hold-up business is poor one to
enter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

"Hoff's German Liniment is won
lerful cure for aches and palms, Ask
your druggist for 1t.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
PITH Of THE. NEWS.
EVENTS IF THE PAST WEEK IN A
CONDENSED FORM.

A General Resume of the Most Inn
pOrtant News Of the Week, From
all Parts of the Globe, Boiled
Down and Arranged In Con-
venient Form for Rapid FER
usal by busy People.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

The sultan has agreed to execute re-
forms in Armenia. When the reforms
are all executed he will probably apply
the process to Armel ians once more.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Ham Curing.

One of the largest Arkansas ham and
mess pork curers has given in an inter-
view the following description of his
curing process: The hams are placed
in large tray Of fine salt. then the
Cesh surface is sprinkled with finely,
ground saltpetre, until the hams arc rs
white as though covered by a moderate
frost, or say, five to seven pounds o!f
saltpetre to 100 pounds of green hams.
After applying the saltpetre immcdi-
;tcly salt with the fine salt. covering
we'll the entire surface. Now pack the
hams in bulk. but not in piles more
han three feet high. In ordinary
YEA Their the hams should remain thus
for three days. Then break hulk and
.esalt. The hams thus sailed and re-
salted should remain in salt in bulk
one day for each and every pound each
IAN weighs, that is, a ten-pound ham
should remain ten days., and in such
proportion of time for larger and
smaller ones. Next, wash with tepid
water until the hams are thoroughly
cleaned; and, after partially drying.
rub. the entire surface with finely
ground pepper Then the hams should
,ye hung in the snokehouse and this
important operation begun. The smok-
ng should be very gradually and slow
v done. After the hams are cured and
smoked they should be repeppered. to
guard against vermin, and then bag
sed. These hams are improved with
age. and in perfection when one year
DID,.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

And now member of Sorosis rises
to remark that man is growing better,
not worse. 1t is to be feared that she
will soon be known as an ex-member.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
wAsHBuRN, NORTH DAKOTA.
A paper devoted to the hOrscless
vehicle has been launched in London.
1t should run itself.

The people have reason to be grateful
that science did not progress so far this
year as to make it possible to see
sound as well as hear it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

There are more unemployed persons in
New Zealand than in Ireland or Scotland.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Fr.nco.Rus.ian Treaty

Paris. Nov. 25.-ln t'aix announces
that the text of a treaty signed in
Paris by President Faure end the car
will be published shortly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Two hundred new designs in penny toys
ire brought out every week in Whitechapel.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

When bilious OF costive. eat q Cascsret
candy cathartic. cure guaranteed. 10c.
&c.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Murderers on Trial.

Paris, Nov. 25-The opening of the
trial of five youths for the murder OF
Baroness de Valley last June began to-
day. She was 80 years "a
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

OF all Shakespeare's women, Imogen Says
Hazlitt) is perhaps the most tender and the
most artless.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

In the dominions Of the British Empire
alone some 5000 individuals vanish every
year without leaving any trace.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

There are 100000 factory girls in London,
-: Of the whole population.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

have. found Piso's Cure for Consumption
Vii nnfsilihg medicine.-F. H. Lott, 100
Scott street, Covington, KY. Oct. 1, 1894.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

A bust Of Thomas Carlyle was on Satu.-
lay placed in the house in Ecclctechan in
which he was BON.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Hegeman.s Camphor Ice with Glycerine.
and Face Cold Sores &C. c. g. CLARK TO-. NJ Haven Ct