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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Editor Walker, Of the Stanton Pilot,
accompanied by ReGister-ofD Deeds johnson
of the capital town Of Mercer County,
reaohed Washburn from Mercer county
Thursday. This il the Editors hrst v,ist
to tho Mclean County metropolis after
an absence Of many years. Mr.. Walker
is Enthusiastically hopeful Of his oounty's
future. The Stack County Bill-so called,
which became Law during the sitting Of
the last legislature, gave big slice Of tor
ritory TO Meroer, that shapes up the
boundaries of that county handsomely.
The people over that way are giving farm.
ing tho grand 60 BY and turning their at
tsntion 10 cattle ana sheep raising. The
Editor himself has herd Of sixty cattle,
ths attention Of which sometimes inter
feres With his repatorial a. veil a. editor
ial datiaA 3
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Tho auction sale of Dryers horses
came Oh in washburn q advertised,
Monday and Tuesday. Owing to fear Of
Impending storms, following the aocumu.
lstioa of the fall of snow Friday and Sat
urday, there were not many intending pur.
chassrs from beyond the county limits
RanohnsL Pactef Painted Woods creek
astes as auctisaes.. Several horses wer.
Sisposed Of tst ehe msjor part Of the
A.sd. vas r,ssssass 70 the range as on'0ld
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25
SEE! sEE!! SEEN!

CLOSING OUT SALE or HORSES.
On account Of business East will sell
my, entire herd of horses cheap for cash
or trade for cattle. These horses must be
closed out. They are hne large draft
horses,-trotting and running breeds.
An7 one wishing to purchase team, It
will be to their interest to give me call
or write. JOHN q. Dwx18.
Coal Hsrbsr, N. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Frank Fal9ren. of Beaverdam creek,
was in the county capital Wednesday. He
had lately returned from i soiourn in
the midst of tho grand old Rocky noun.
tains. But Mr. Falgreu thinks grandeu.
of little momsnt vhsn his dinseepat
needed filing up. Among other things
farm near Winston, Montana that would
put te shame many Of the Mclean
county beaver farms both in the exhibit
and prospects financial.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Abe Merrill, of Weller, vas arrested
Saturday, on warrant served ~ shsr,n
Hultbsrg, and brought TO Washburn ss q
prisoner. The offense for which Mr..
Morrill, stands charged is that Of helping
himself-wi ithout lesve or liscsnse-to
reschable property around certain vacated
house. While this prisoner in question
has BY 10 means been the only offender at
that kind Of busness, in this section, but
there is apt to be less Of Il in the future
ss the now Code laws makes tho oRenee of
taking any parts or parcels Of buildings
ON vacated land, without consent Of the
owner, felony, and upon conviction, sent
to the peni:entiary.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

4. L. Simpson, formerly of this place
writes the LEADER from Auoka, Minneso-
ia, saying he has rolled into comfortable
quarters at that plaoe-had plenty of
pretty girls to look at-and If he could
receive copy of the LEADxR every week
to peruse, would be happy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

I'd Lewis, of Coal Harbor, reached
Washburn Thursday evening from the
Capitol City where he brought a heavy
load of freight containing various
assortment Of new goods for The Right
Place.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

John J. Lang, of Painted Woods creek
was in Washburn Monday and Tuesday
and made purchase of severalf horse os
at Dwyer's auction sale.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Mrs. Anna E. Hslnes, mother of H. h
Haines the Painted Woods creek ranch.
man, died at her sons residence at 4:3O
O'Clock, Friday morning, and her remains
taken to Bismarck for burial. Mrs. Wm.
Merry took care of the old lady daring
Schoricharie, New York, April 7th, 1902,
and consequently was nearly 81 years oi
age,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Wednesdays storm drove the mercury
down to Is degrees below zero, in tho
Washburn thsrmometsrs Thnrsdav morn
in0 .sse
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Ed Richards and wife of Falconer;
Asnfyt Richards and Miss Falkinstine of
Eahisna versf ,vis,tfns isn ,Vsshs
burn, Thursday.,,.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Al, Rehrer, Of Bismarck, rested ~ ene
Merchants, Tuesday evening, having just
returned from blsiness and pleasure
,rir ia his old home near Hancock.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Rev. J. A. Dieson, will hold religious
se.vices at Thoma. Langbelle's house,
Coal Harbor, February 2nd.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25
WANTED:
Boy or Girl

xI-01180C oOy u O14 !
In every town in the vicinity whore thers
10 not already an agent, to sell the New
York Ledger, America'ss,G Greatest Story
Papar, by tho week, and cot as agent
making cents on every copy sold. No
charge being made for unsold copies. Nc
Possible Risk. Fer. full particulars cal
at the ofacs Of this paper.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Mr.. satterlund expects 70 take trip to
Fort Berthold aud Elbowoods, the fore
part of the week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Cue Noerberg, lately in charge OF the
Msuannah mill, Meeker county, Minneso'
ta, h.a arrived in w:shburu, and will take
charge of Aour making at the mill here.
Ne. Nuremberg comes we'll recommended
10 q No..1 miller.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Rev. J. 4. Diesen will preach tho com
ing Sunday at Sverdrup school house No.
l, at IL O'Clock, q. m.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

". r. Reid, the milisr.in.chargs Of the
Washburn Touring mill since last October,
departed on Thursday mornings Bis.
marck stage, and from thence to Billings
Montana, whore he takes charge Of the 4.
L. Babcock Hardware Co., and new -four.
ing mill, cerial mill and elevator. Mr..
Reid has long enjoyed the distinction Of
being one Of tho most expert high grade
dour makers in the western country.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25
Local News

Col. w. z. Lowe, the Lake View ranch
man attended the auction sale
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25
LUMBER.

LUMBER.
We have started our saw mill again and
intend to keep it going all winter.
Now is the time to buy lumber-Six to
ten Ten Dollars per thousand.
We want your money. You need our
lumber. BuR0uM PHlsfHh'
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Billy Beekman, of Falconer was visit
ing the county seat, Tuesday. Mr.. Beck
mau-it will be remembered-aocid y
shot a chsrge in the muscles Of his loft
.urm. Though the wound is healed up the
arm does not regain the elasticity of other
days. :.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

ch... staley, and Walter Fraser OF
Roach, came down to our city Monday
"a nurchsse some bran at the Washburn'
mill. They intend to fatten couple OF
car loads of cattle for tho spring market
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

John Merry, the weli known stockman
of Brush Lake, on the Prophets noun
tain range, was doing business at tho
countylseat Saturday. Mr.. Merry reports
stock in his section as getting along nice
lv. 10 far this winter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Gsss r. Berg. of Inesrsoll, was visitor
in Wsshburn, Monday, and while in town
gave the LEADsR ofice pleasant call.
Mr.. Berg, appreoiating the necessity Of
keeping posted in those exciting times of
var and -umors of war, by subscribing in
oonjuct.on with this paper for the Mime.
auolis Twioe-s-week Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25
INVITATION.

al parties that are owing the Washburn
Milling Co., for goods or for subscription
to the mill will please bring in wheat IN.
til We can test our new elevator and oblige
WAsHBUIN MILLING Co.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

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, 1896-01-25

,. Ben. GLASGOW, brought the Dwyer horses
from there Snake creek range, Apaday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

William, Lindell, and Tom. Enderson' 0
Conk,ing, visited our city Thursday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Charlie Hsrres, of Oliver county, Puroh'
..ed 6ne horse at the auction sale Mon
day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25

Furnitare 1t Wholesale Prices.
We reprssnt the largest manutaotursrs
IT Household Furniture In the world, aud
say:l 20 anybody at fassory prices. A
sstsiiatt 4roa5 ~ se3ktos101 1astesJ
OUT largs furniture catslouge mailed to
any address on receipt Of Scents iastamp*
to pay postage. Our special Baby carri-
aga. Catalogue, showing 68 new styles
mailed free. AMxs1oAx Fu1NIT uas AoEN
OF. Retail Profit Smashers, Gelena, Kan
Kansas
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-25
Overcoats and !slstsrs
Right Place.
Wool Boots, German Socks,
Right Place,
Cosl Harbor.

Why waste your strength pumping
vster by hand when you can buy the best
Windmill made, for . triAing sum from
II. W.GsAxss
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01

row that their pet theory was a quack
panacea, the democratic party has
now foisted upon a long-suffering
and Disguised public another theory
which they claim is much better than
the old one. But as Mr.. Cleveland
has discovered, it is conditions and
not theories which the country is
forced to confront. The Republican
party confronted all conditions for a
period of thirty years with honor to
itself and prosperity for the people.
Which will you have, a Republican
administration with a reasonable GER
tainty of prosperity, or another the
DRY which will result in a condition
infinitely worse than any of it's pred
acaSSorS
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01

But, alas / won't be Sin it" when the
votes are counted out.
| long to see the other land where all our
troubles cease
To share some silver paradise with Mary
Yellin Lease
To see on PETERS blessed beard the ra-
diant sunlight shine,
As it shines OF distant Salem near the
Inieanny line.
"Tell Jones who got me in this scrape to
add un to his pelf,
To crawl behind some chicken-coop and
gently kick himself
And whisper unto Tillman with the
South Carolina eye,
To fall upon his ~pitchfork quick and like
a Roman die
Upon free ~sllver's battIements which
now the foemen hold,
Go hang my borrowed crown OF thorns,
my stolen of gold
tried to cheat the people with adollar's
bogus shine,
But no one would believe me on the In
jeanny line.
There's another, not a sweetheart he
will weep when | am dead
You'll know him by the crimson rag
that floats above his head
Meath anarchy's red ensign which was
once his hope and Joy,
He led my columns to defeat way down
in Illinoy.
Go tell him not to mourn for me, nor
sigh with dropping head,
When Nc inley goes to Washington
with gay and glorious tread /;
But when the cold frosts dallies with the
modest pumpkin vine,
To think OF one from Salem near the In
jeanny line"
His voice grew faint and fainter till he
failed to raise his head,
And the soldier OF free silver on the bat
tlefeld lay dead.
The comrade gently closed his eyes and
breathed Il prayer so low,
And on them laid two dollars that were
coined in Mexico.
A golden rose slowly and winked
as she looked down
Upon that CHASTITY battle-plain with sill
ver's wreckage strewn
But proudly on Sound Moneys spears,
her ambient light did shine,
And no one thought Of Salem near the
lnieanny line,
dayton CO.. Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01

ology of the letter, and a comparison
with the original shows that the
words "the people of the United
States" were deliberately substituted
for the words North America"
Bismarck had in mind a North
American coalition consisting of
Canada, the British possessions, Mex
leo, and u. S. against the nations of
Europe for the promotion of an inter
national agreement. The passage
as given by the free-silverites to the
public read, IF the people of the
United States find it compatible
with their interests to take indepen-
dent action in the direction of BIZ
mettalism, etc" while the passage as
written by Bismarck reads, 'If
North America should find it COM
patible, etc" OF course, the Penny
Press, Day County Herald, and
papers of hat ilk will never find out
that there is such a thing as a
garbled version, and will continue to
use it for the balance of the cam
paign. Bro. Kelley will even con-
tinue the translation of it into Ger
man for distribution among the Ger
man voters, but there is Il day of
reckoning coming for the long list
of forgeries, lies, garbled versions
and mutilated extracts from Repub-
lican speeches sent out by the popu-
list bureau of misinformation, and
that day is Nov. 3, 1896.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01
He is a Public Enemy.
500 Falls Press.


There is a phase developing in this
campaign which every patriotic and
level-headed citizen denounces. Ii
is the disposition of some silverite
orators, sidewalk" and otherwise,
to talk that Mckinley will be assass-
mated If he should veto a free coin
age bill, and to express the hope that
death might rapidly overtake the
judges of the u. S. supreme court in
the event of Bryan's election SO that
he could have an early chance to fill
the vacancies, and things of that
sort. Must it be the case that this
country shall be called upon to en-
dure assassination Of its chief ex-
ecutive every fifteen or twenty
years 4? The man who agitates the
possibility of any such thing is a
public enemy. Good citizens ought
to make such intimations unpopular.
And good citizens should likewise
be careful about allying themselves
with any element which regards
with complacency such a terrible
event.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01

During the recent visit OF Canai-
date Bryan to Worcester, Mass, an
underwear factory displayed two
aags,-one large American flag with
McKinley's portrait thereon ; the
other a red flag with Bryan's Por-
trait, in derision of that candidate
The following night an lncendlary,
torch was applied to the factory and
it was burned to the ground. A tel
egfam was sent from Worcester to
Bryan, expressing qualification at the
destruction. Comment IS scarcely
necessary. The teachings OF tue
democrat party as embodied in the
free riot plank of the Chicago con-
vention appear to be taking root
and the American people may DC
called on to reap the whlrlwind
the cror If anarchistic wind sown by
Bryan and his party.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01

The supreme court was designed
by the founders of our country as
the safeguard of our institutions and
liberty, and realizing that it stands
as a bulwark against the carrying
out of the revolutionary policy and
principles of his party, Senator Till
man, closer to Bryan than any other
man save Altgeld, thus interprets
the plank in the Chicago platform
attacking the supreme court
"If Mckinley is defeated, the democratic
party will take the judges by the throat and
teach them there is yet liberty in the land"
Not content with reputation, they
threaten revolution. But the people
will have something to say first.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01

DR.. A. A. Ames, the middle-of-
the-road candidate for governor OF
Minnesota, is making an active can
vass of that state, and d~enounces the
populists as traitors to their prin-
ciples and cause, and says he intends
to handle these traitors without
gloves from now until the end of the
campaign. He rubs it in as follows:
THE history of the peoples party for the
last few months is such as will never be for
gotten by reformers. Its managers, either
through incompetency or dishonesty, nave pc
trayed it into the hands Of the. enemy, VINO
have magniled its details of reform into re-
form itself, and pose before the people as the
savior of a downtrodden, misguided ana I'M
poverished people. The same daily puollca.
tions, under the same management that iougnt
the reform movement with ITS platform OF
| vital principles, are vigorously Advocating the
single issue of free coinage OF SILVER, ana as
vigorously a%ssailing the character OF the men
who refuse to forsake their principles ana Ipl-
low these late acquisitions OF the party VINO
have gained control of the organlzatian an
their dupes into the jaws of political death anu
into the mouth of hell
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01
Pettigrew's rIind Troubled.
Valley New:


1t is reported that Senator Petit
grew has recently written a letter to
Orator Goodykoontz, %imploring him
to redouble his efforts, for ''the tide
has set against u.s." The orator is
urged to ''speak every night from
now until election day, and if you
want funds draw on me-" The SEN
ator is beginning to realize the
terrific blunder he made in attempt
ing to seduce the Republicans of
this state. The "whereness" Of those
10000 voters that were going to
follow him out of the Republican
party is troubling the senator ex-
ceedingly, and this trouble is in
creasing every day.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01
A Striking Contrast.
Huronite.

The nationaldebt, Understanding,
was $S29,S53,990 July l, 1889. On
July /, 1890, it had been reduced 70
S725.513,110 /; on July l, 1891, to
S6lP,329,l20 /; and on July l, 1892,
to $685., 626,330. This was the low
water mark of the public debt, and
was at the close of President Harris
on's administration. Grover Cleve-
land was inaugurated March 4, 1898,
and the public debt began to grow.
On July l, 1894, it reached $685.
041, 800; n year later, July l, 1893,
it stood at SIG, 900 +; and on
July L, 1896, it had reached S847,-
363,S9n, and has been growing
daily. The country under Harrison
reduced its public debt by S244,S24,-
$50. The country under Cleveland
has added to it's public debt by all
that Harrison has paid off, and $780,
0O0, and yet people say there is
no difference between the Mckinley
and Wilson bills. Under one, the
country lourished and was paying
its debts /; under the other, the in
dustries of the country were par
alyzed and the national debt in
creased. The difference between
prosperity and plenty and ruin and
want is more than II difference of
percentage, free trade populists to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01
The Aprarians of Europe are very

The Agrarians of Europe are very
anxious for the United States to try
the experiment of unlimited coinage
of silver. Their interest lies prin-
cipally in the fact hat free silver
mean free trade. 1t is surprising
that a party that bowls so loudly
about the foreigner and his inter
ference in American affairs as does
the Popocrat party should be SC
eager and willing to scatter broad
cast any foreign opinion favoring
their cause. But what could you
expect from a party headed by such
an apostle of inconsistency as Bryan,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01
NII$MY$S$Il
A SOLDIER OF FREE SILVER. \
Z@SW$zz
BY II. C. %HARBAUGH,

A soldier OF free silver lay dying on thu
plains,
The crimson tide was ebbing from his
populistic veins.
A comrade kneit beside him to wipe the
gore away,
And also, incidentally, to hear what he
might cay.
The silver warrior blubbered as he sale
in accents low
Like my 53-cent dollar, from this lane
soon shall go,
But | would send some messages to dis
tant friends OF mine,
For was born at Salem. near the lnie
amy line.
"Tell Sewall that his railroad bonds will
comfort his old age,
For l was but a noodle head who tho
himself a sage,
l hoped to beat Mckinley, OF that had
no doubt
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01

Since the exposure of the London
Financial News article forgery, re-
snonsible journals have been very
cautious about taking stock IN for-
eign letters, hence the failure OF the
BISMARCK letter to create any grea'
sensation. OF course, unscrupuious
sheets like the Penny Press aad It's
imitators splurged and gushsd over
it. In now transpires that the free
silver men have CARRIED the phrase
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01

q CURRENT TOPICS. sss
X1n0non1co~1f
Exclamation Wanted.
Dell Rapids Times.

We heard a popocrat declare one
day this week that the raise IN the
nrice of wheat Of about eight cents
during the last few days was a cam
naicn scheme of the Republicans.
Now If the free silver shouters will
advance the price of oats or barley
as much, they then will be working
a benefit for the producer, but with
wheat steadily advancing in price
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01
Another Good Plan
Clark Pilot-R Review.


If aid to the farmer is the great
consideration, why do not the pro-
motors of the plan provide for relief
direct, instead of through the middle
men silver mine owners ? Why not
add a governmental fiat providing
for a uniform ratio between gold and
wheat, thus securing to a leading
commodity of the country a uniform
price every year, regardless of the
supply or demand at home or
abroad ? Farmers are more numer-
Gus than silver mine owners, and
wheat more plentiful than silver.
Such a fiat would apply to every
county of every state in the union,
and not only to a produce peculiar
to a comparatively small area.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-10-01
Take Your Choice.
TT. Pierre Fairplay.

-Four years ago Grover Cleveland
and his associates had a theory which
they were sure would act as a cure
all for the ills of the people. A few
months after his election, Grover
found that it was ga condition and
not a theory" which confronted him
and his party of free-traders. I'm
fortunately hat condition still re.
mains. Having found to their sor.