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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
MILLIONS AT STAKE.
Great Legal Game to Begin In
Butte, Mont.

Great Legal Game to Begin in
Butte, Mont.
Butte, Mont. March 25.-The time
for entering contests to the will in the
famous Davis estate will expire on
Friday. AS Il result representatives
of the different factions are %aockingsto
Butte to file claims or watch proceed
inss. 1t is stated that all the East
ern claimants are interested in the
Bourbon contests commenced a few
days ago. To-day Thomas Jefferson
Davis. the illegitimate son of the dead
millionaire. arrived from Iowa. and
j. Howard Smith, who married q
niece of the dead millionaire. came
from San Francisco. A San Francisco
syndicate having III charge a contest
for Il woman who recently turned I'D
in Southern California, and claiming
to be a widow of the late Judge
Davis, also had a representative in
Butte ready to begin the contest. At
torneys arc also here looking after the
interest of the actress Elanor Cal
houn, who claims to be a niece. and
various other sisters. brothers, daugh.
ters, ncphews and nieces.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
More Sensation.

Duluth. March 25.-The Stuckey case
continues to abound in sensational
matter. To-day Stuckey was placed
on the stand in his own behalf, and he
was asked to state some of the
things which he knew about Hall
which his fight was expected to cover.
He said that in 1892 Hall told him to
pay Joseph Bobleter. who was then
state treasurer, $1,000. 1t was charged
to the campaign fund. Again, when
State Treasurer Koerner was a candi-
date, he was instructe dto pay him
500, which was charged in the same
way. Again he accused Hall of hand.
ling usurious notes, and with trans
ferring to his own account. dividends
of stock owned by outside parties.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
North Dnlkota Firemen Elated.

Arthur Bassett, secretary of the
state firemen's association, has learned
that the chapters of the old law which
gives 2 per cent of the premiums re-
ceived by the insurance companies in
the state to the firemen that had been
repealed had been re-enacted in a
new code. This will be gaad news to
the members of the association, as a
report had gained currency that the
matter had been left out Of the code.
1t was at first thought that no annual
tournament could be held, but every
thing is favorable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
After Holme., consc..,o,

Philadelphia, March 25.-Etforts are
being made by several New York and
Philadelphia publishers to induce H.
Fl. Holmes to make a full confession
and to tell the story of his life. One
New York publisher began with an
offer of $1,000 for a truthful and de-
tailed story of his criminal career,
and gradually increased it to $4,000
because of the indifference of the con
demned man. While Holmes was con-
sidering this last proposition. a rival
New York newspaper offered him ST.
500 fiat for the same thing. 1t is. not
known whether he accepted the offer,
but he has been doing agood deal of
writing lately. the character of which
he has concealed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Dimcult to Prove.

Houghton, Mich. March 25. An
gust Linn, Andrew Jameson: Matte
Pokkinen and a fourth Fin whose
names has not yet been ascertained,
are under arrest at Eagle River, Ke-
weenaw county, for the murder Of
Jacob Policemen at Linn's house early
Sunday morning. The men claim to
have been drunk. and remember moth
ing about the affair. and the authori-
ties are finding it difficult to get wit
nesses who will talk. but are certain
that one or more of the men under ar
rest committed the crime.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
CHURCH sPIRE TRAGEDY.
Two Painters killed by Lightning
and Their Bodies ~Incinerated.

Two Painters killed by LlEhtnih4
and Their Bodies Incincrated.
Guthrie. Okla. March 25.-News of
a most remarkable occurrence a
been received here from Beaver coun-
ty. At the little p%ostoffice town Of
Grand the Baptist congregation is
building a handsome church sur
mounted by a spire seventy-five feet
high. James Ford and Harry Somers.
painters. were employed to oil and
paint the spire. Saturday, While they
were giving the finishing touches to
the top of the spire, a thunder storm
came up, accompanied by fierce flashes
of lightning. After a terrific clap Of
thunder. a binding flash of lightning
struck the spire, leaving Ford and
Soners on the roof dead. To add to
the awful scene. the clothing of the
two men was ignited by the flash, and
for ten minutes the bodies were seen
burning and smoking in mid-air. Rain
finally eXtinguished the flames, and
three hours later the remains of the
painters were brought down, charred
and i%ncinerated and almost unrecog-
niZable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
The Fur Flew.

Chicago. March 25.-Two riot calls
sent into the police stations. a number
of rough and tumble fights on the
street. a stampede of a crowd of 400
people by a score Of policemen and
two riotous conventions-one of which
was held in the open air-were some
Of the features of the Democratic al
dernanic convention of the Eighth
ward last night. There were fights in
the hall. up and down the stairs,
through the corridors, in the streets
and all over the sidewalks. 1t took q
large detachment of police to drive
the crowd away. No arrests were
made and nobody was badly hurt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
MINING DEAL.
Ninety thousand Dollars Paid for a
Black Hills Proposition.

Deadwood. S. D.. March 25.-Charles
G. White and P. l.. Gibbs, who held
the controlling interest in the Florence
Gold and Silver Mining company. to-
day sold their entire interest to the
Golden Reward syndicate for a cash
consideration of $4,000. The Florence
company's ground. consisting of seven
claims-siXty-one acres-is situated
right in the heart of the Ruby Basin
mining country. The ground is as yet
undeveloped. but the Bonanza and
Isadorah. adjacent mines, produce ore
of Il very rich character. and it is al
most certain that the ore veins that
have been found in the latter lei
toned mines run into the Florence
property. This is the largest amount
ever paid in. the Black Hills for unde-
veloped mining ground.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
m CONFIRM REGENTS.
Gov. sheldon May Call an Extra ses-
sion of the Legislature.

1VV "a
sion of the Legislature.
Brookings, S. D., March % = Tim
Loomis, the governors private secre-
tary. has been in town to-day con-
sulting attorneys in regard to the Writ
of Injunction issued against Dr.. Golfer
of this place. restraining him from act.
ing as regent of education in place OF
Elder Jordan. The writ is retulnab!e
to Judge Campbell on the 31st, II is
based upon = former decision that no
new appointment of regent can De
made during a legislative recess, put
that all members whose terms expire
during such time must hold over until
the next meeting of the assembly,
when their successors must be con-
firmed by the senate. From all that
can be learned, it appears that the re-
suit Of the consultation here to-day
will first be an effort to defeat the in
junction in court, and If it fails, Shell
don will at once call a special session
of the legislature to confirm his APP
pointees instead of appealing the case
to the supreme court. The latter
move would cost the state $oO.OO0. Il
Sheldon expressed his determination
to Dust McLouth this year at any cost.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
An Ship

A bill has been introduced into con-
gress authorizing the secretary of the
navy to construct cruisers after the
Painton design. Placing the present
propulsion efficiency of ships at So per
cent, Mr.. Painton claims, by the COM
bination of steam and electrical ma
chinery, to secure an efficiency about
four times greater than that of steam
engines applying their power without
the intermediary Of dynamos and
motors. The inventor promises that
with this system he can develop a
speed of forty miles an hour in an
ordinary passenger ship, and thirty
five knots an hour in a naval ship,
under the usual conditions of sea and
wind. The vessel is to have fourteen
screw propellers arranged along each
side, each to be Independently ope-
rated from a switchboard. There are
two propellers forward and aft at
regular intervals. The two stern pro-
pellerS are located under the over
hang Of the stern. Each forward and
aft propeller consists Of two wheels
SO arranged on the shaft that the
blades Of the forward wheel are OPP
posite the opening between the blades
of the after wheel. 1t is understood
that with this system 1,S00 revolt
lions have been reached, and that
800 can be depended upon in service.
The inventor says that he can reduce
the loss attending transmission OF
power in a 10000 horsepower ship
from 6,6OO to 1000 horsepower. Zach
propeller il to be worked by a sep
arate motor, the common current be
ing generated by a central plant. ME-:
Painton states that this system Will
enable a ships speed to be increased,
say from twenty to forty knots an
hour with but slight additional horse
n0wer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Held for

Washburn, Wis. March 25. James
Bordcau. arrested on a charge of as
sault with intent to kill. waived ex-
animation before Court Commissioner
Yates this morning and was bound
over to the circuit court. Bonds were
placed at $500. The alleged assault
was made on Peter Gonyon on Christ
mas w last. but Bordeau disappeared
and was not located by the sheriff I'M
til recently.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Love Finds a Way.

Another case of hurried marriage af-
ter divorce occurred at Fargo recently.
Among the members of the divorce
colony for some time was w. FL.
Spragge, who secured a decree before
Judge Lauder at Lisbon, from Lucy
Spragge OH the ground of desertion.
The plaintiffs former home was at
Christ Church, Canterbury province,
New Zealand, where he owns a large
sheep ranch, and is said to be literally
rolling in wealth. He was mArried
the next day in the office Of his at
torney by Judge Roberts to Miss Mary
Hall of England, whom he had
brought with him as a companion.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Eieht-Hour Conte.t.

Indianapolis, March 25.-lhe execu-
tive committee of the National FEEDER
alton Of Labor began its regular con-
ference in this city to-day. The coz
ference. was devoted chiefly to a dis
about an eight-hour day. 1t was Civ
ell out by Secretary McGrath that the
Carpenters National union will prob
ably he selected to make the test, and
when questioned, he said that it was
probable that the council will order q
STRIKE, of this union throughout the
country in order to bring about the de-
sired result.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Speaking Of coast Notifications, the
works that gave the United States the
most trouble during the civil war were
built Of earth at short notice, like Fort
Fisher. Fort Sumter was battered In.
to q pile of rubbish and then became
impregnable; Fort Pulaski, the de-
Tense of Savannah, depended upon ito
walls Of brick and stone, and sur
rendered a few hours after the siege
batteries opooed upon T.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Cadets Amounted,

Washington. March. 25.-Cadets have
been appointed to the naval academy
as follows: Charles H. Lamberton,
Winona, Mimi; b. +. Russell. Port
age, Wis; William McEntee. Mont
gomery, Mimi, with Robert e..
O'Keefe of Northiield as alternate;
Leonard B. Sherry. Wasioja. MINI.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Three Perish.

Charleston. w. Va, March 2o.-The
most horrible fatality that has hap
pened in this section for "a great while
was the burning to death of William
Coxey. his wife and child. on Paint
creek this morning. 1t appears that
the house caught fire and the victims
were cut off from escape. Two grown
daughters escaped. q
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Alleged jury Rribinx

Minneapolis. March 25.-The Billings
jury, which went out Saturday morn
ing. came in this morning without q
verdict and was dismissed. A MAORI.
ty of the jurors favored acquittal.
Another turn was given the case this
morning, when f. d. Larrabee, at
torney for Billings, swore out a war
rant charging Claim Agent Howard,
Of the Great Northern, with bribery.
Billings story is that Howard is the
man who induced him to bribe Juror
Otto, the original case from which
Billings Indictment resulted.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
The Tie IL Severed.

Trenton, N. j., March 25.-Chancel.
lor McGill filed a decree to-day grant
ing an absolute divorce to Mrs. Char
lotte Coleman Drayton from J.. Cole
man Drayton. on the ground of deser-
ton. Mrs. Drayton is the daughter of
the late William Aston. None of the
evidence taken in the case is on file in
the chancery clerks office, all being
in the possession Of the chancellor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Bonds

The bonds furnished by twenty-eight
banks as state repositories were
passed upon and approved by the
governor and board of auditors at a
meeting held at Bismarck, and placed
with the state treasurer as required
by law. The bonds received from nine
other banks which have been desig-
mated as repositories, were ordered re-
turned for corrections. There are still
fifteen banks from whom no bonds
have as yet been received.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

A San Francisco savant is laboring
on q scheme of living, chiefly involv-
ing slow starvation, by which human
life can be prolonged ven to 200
years. But with the bill Of fare which
he prescribes such a life would De but
a bare existence during the second cen
fury and we doubt very much if the
plan is destined to become popular.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Riot in n

Scranton. Pa. March 25.-Following
a lecture given at the Christian church
at Dunmore by an alleged priest by
the name of Ruthven. a fight broke
out. during which about fifty shots
were fired and resulted in four men
being injured.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

The German emperor is building a
new racing yacht, and Americans
would be glad to try conclusions with
80 picturesque a competitor. He has
more sand than Dunraven, and his
originalities of speech would be par
doned.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

An American expert in petroleum,
who has been looking over the Rus
sian oil fields reports that the oil Of
this country is not likely to be dis
placed by that of Russia though there
will be some competition in foreign
countries. The quality Of the Russian
oil is improving, but the American in
dustry also advances. and there are
large sources Of supply in this county
that are as yet unopened.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
citizenship Restored.

Bismarck. n. D.. March %. = Gov.
Allin today restored to citizenship
Henry Van Beck of Emmons county.
convicted four years ago of bribery.
Van Beck was county commissioner
at the time of his conviction, and it is
understood he will again be Il candi-
date at the coming election.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Frank Burnand, the veteran editor Of
Punch, tells this good one on himself:
At the recent Royal Academy dinner
the editor was asked whether he did
not receive a great many contributions.
answered:
"Oh, yes; I get plenty Of material,
and a good deal that is good"
And a man across the table was
mean enough to say:
''Then what do you do with it,"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Minneapolis. March %. = Mrs. Isaac
Grossman, who was so badly burned
by the explosion of 4 lamp at a
friends house. at POS Ninth avenue
north. died this morning at the city
hospital. Mr.. Grossman. who was
burned about the hands and arms. is
not seriously injured and is expected
to be all right in a few days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

The European dream Of the subju-
cation of weak races in distant parts
of the world has been rudely disturbed
Of late. Italy now curses the Abyssin-
ian mince pie, and Spain suspects that
there was a centipede or two in the
Cuban hash.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

If a foreign feet should put New
York under tribute and absolutely par
alive business, the labor councils that
denounced the proposition to build
coast defenses would be the first to
suffer from stagnation Of trade and the
enormously high price Of provisions.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Italy and Spain will not declare q
dividend on their colonial possessions
this year, and some Of the larger ma
tons of Europe are likely to meet with
unpleasant difficulties in slicing up the
earth to suit their interests.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Died suddenly.

Washington, March 25.-William 81.
Webster. chief civil service examiner.
died suddenly of heart disease at his
home here to-day. He had occupied
the position since September, 1886.
Mr.. Webster was ifty-five years old
and was q native Of connecticut.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

1t is now said that the reason why
Gen. Booth attempted to recall his son
Balllngton from the United States was
because the latter was opposed to
sending large sums Of money that had
been collected here to England, on the
principle that the money should be
spent in our own slums. Ballington is
evidently a supporter Of the home mis-
sion idea. ~.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
A Divided DELEGATION.

Albuquerque. n. Mex. March %
The territorial Republican convention
to-day selected six delegates and al
ternates to the national Republican
convention. The delegates are divided
In their personal preferences between
Mckinley, Allison. Reed and Davis.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

The new United States ram Katah-
din has gone into commission with q
crew Of ninety men and sever officers.
This ship has some novel features, and
just what it can accomplish in a sea
fight is a matter of conjecture. But
it's purpose is to go straight at an in
vading fleet and try conclusions.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

A New Orleans newspaper called
the municipal government of that city
a den Of thieves and was sued for
100000 damages. The amount award
ed was $500 which looks like a COM
promise between v%indication and a re-
petition of the offense.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Propertx Owner Fa1ls.

Reading, Pa. March 25-Julius Wag-
ner, n of the largest property own
ers here, has made an assignment for
the benefit of creditors. F%ifty-eight
houses are among the property con-
veyed by the deed. Liabilities are es-
timated at over 100000: assets. $780,
MN
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

1t is stated that Benjamin hickman
Of F%armingdale, ILL.,, has an expert
mental orchard of apples IN which are
over $50 named varieties. The differ
ences are in many cases so slight as
to be unappreciable to any but an en-
pert, but the 500 different varletles
are vouched for.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Now that the supreme court of Penn
sylvania has decided that Murderer
Holmes must hang, and he is seeking
such religious consolation as can be
procured, there is just a possibility
that he may consent to throw some
light upon his phenomenal criminal
career. In any event the country is
we'll satisfied that his fate is deter
mined.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
His Arm PuMed ont.

Baraboo, Wis, March 25.-Wallact
Jerome, at Alderman, was drawn into
some gear wheels by q belt in the mill
there. One arm was pulled from it's
socket, his jawbone broken in two
places and other injuries resulted. His
recovery is doubtful.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Jane Eyre, a full blooded Pawnee
Indian girl. was graduated a few days
ago from the Pennsylvania normal
school, and has gone West to work
among her people. She herself took
the name Of Charlotte Bronte's heroine
whom she admires.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

That old story about hair being an
Indication of strength will not find
many believers among people who
have had an opportunity to gave upon
the portraits Of Humbert and Crispi.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

"What can the United States show
in the way Of an army" asks a Lon
don journal. There is a way to lind
out, but we would advise England not
to try it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Mines Flooded.

Webb City, Mo-, March 25-Through-
out last night a heavy rain storm pre-
vailed here flooding many zinc and
lead mines and causing a suspension
Of operations and much damage to
miners and operators.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
wAsHBU1M. Il OAK.

The new photographs can be taken u
hundred at a time, but there is no de-
manI for them in the great art stores
except rs n %veriCcation of the saying
that beauty is only skin-decp.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Thoma. Hurhe. Dead.

ThOmae 1uBhe UeAO.
London, March 25-Thomas Hughes,
Q. c., author of tom, Browns School
Days." tom Brown at Oxford" etc.,
and founder of the British settlement
Of Rugby, Tenn, is dead at the age of
seventy-three wears.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Mrs. Davidson ON Trial.
San Francisco, March 25.-The trial
Of Mary "A. Davidson, charged with
having extOrted $500 from Rev. O. q.
Brown, began in the superior coure
to-day
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Died Of Ola Ar.

saltwater, Mimi. March rs. -.Jere.
mlah Buckley, a prominent farmer Of
this county, died in the town Of Nav
yesterday Of senile debility, aged
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Dead nj hos Yearl

Dead at 1O5 Years.
Manitowoc. Wis. March %. Mrs.
Charlotte Willie, aged los. died this u
morning. She performed her custo- :
mary household duties until the day.
before her death.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
An Extenuatinr Circumstauce.

An Extenuattn4 CtrCumDtanCe.
"Is 1t a fact, Herr Angstvoll, that
your wife threw the coffee pot at your
head yesterday morning?"
"Aw-yes; but 1t was the one with
the gilt ed9e."-Dorfbarbier.