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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
CoRNEr BAND BALL.

One of the hest attended and most sue
cessful dances in every way ever held in
Washburu was the Cornet Band Benefit
Ball held III the Merchants Hotel Hail.
last Friday evening. The youth and
beauty of Oliver county was we'll repre-
sented-16 couples in all from across the
Missouri. Conkling sent down its sturdi-
est sons and fairest daughters; Sverdrup
sent in its fair maids and gallant knights:
Painted Woods teriscopian artists were
out in force. Washburn's smiling lassies
and "look pretty" lads were-of course
all on hand. Four dancing sets were con-
tinually on the floor at one time. Artist
Whitlock and Prof. Pace did the musical
in soul stirring strains. Supper was
served at midnight in the Merchants
dining rooms, after which the dancing was
resumed and kept up until about sunrise.
Fifty six tickets we're sold by the mana
gers, and taken altogether, the band boys
can consider they have been ''sent for"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
MURDER AT BUFFALO.

One of the most horrible murders that
ever took place IN this State, happened at
Buffalo, N, d. Dee. 20, in the killing of DR.
Young of that place, by c. A. Peterson of
the same place. DIR Young being sum-
moned to the house of Peterson's which is
about 8 miles from Buffalo, after DR.
Young's arrival at the Peterson place,
Peterson accused DR. Young of trying to
poison him and seizing him by the throat
struck him number of times in the face
with his fist until the Doctor fell to the
floor, but recovering quickly made an at
tempt to escape the madman by rushing
out of DOORS He was followed by the
madman who over took him on the porch
and dealt him heavy blow from behind
knocking him down. Then arming him
self with an Indian club he litteraly poun-
ded the Doctors head to a pulp, and his
skull was crushed in SO that the brains
we're oozing ont, Peterson was finally
captured and is now in the Fargo Jail
waiting to be examined by the insanity
board.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
Coming Our Way.

Martin Hagen and party of hunters
killed deer one day last week in the
timber west of Painted Woods Lake.
These deer we're strangers there and fell
an easy prey to hungry hunters. The
LEADFR scribe about that same time
scared up six deer from their bed amohg
tall weeds where the house and stables of
William Falconer. of Falconer, once
stood. These animals, too. seemed be-
wildered, and as with Hagan's find, we're
evidently from over the river in Oliver
county where we understand unlawful
deer dogging and driving is carried to
excess. But Mclean county people can
stand tive suppose-as long as the deer
come our way for safe keeping.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
Wedding Bells at Slaughter.

Bismarck Tribune: Mr.. Albin He'd
strom and Miss Linnie Lee Slaughter
both of Slaughter, in this county, were
married yesterday (Dec.27 )at the Swedish
Baptist church, by the pastor, W. j.
Thornquist The bride is the youngc It
daughter of DR.. b. F. Slaughter, and was
born in Bismarck some nineteen years
ago. For several years she has bee" a
popular teacher in this county, and from
her childhood has been the idol of large
circle of friends to whom she is endeared
by her gentle aature, generous disposition
and blilliant qualities of mind. The
groom Is also we'll known rs II nsember of
an Gid family, and a gentleman In every
way worthy of his accomplished bride.
Ihe young couple will reside at Slaugh-
ter, where Mr.. Hedstrom is prosperous
farmer and successful business man."
Tho young couqle are very we'll known
in Mclean County, the bride having
taught two terms of school at Ingersoll,
and is sister to Mrs. j. A. Burgam, of
Conkling.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
About tho Gun Club.

The Mclean County Gun Club which
as ain organization has taken restful
nap during the long hunting season just
closed, should he reused up now and its.
members fit themselves for their self
assigned duty as guardians of North Da-
kota's game laws. As there was no quo
rum at the September yearly meeting,
consequently the old officers held over.
But If the Board of Directors would call
an early meeting of the Club and the
meeting should be fairly representative
one, the proper thing to do would be for
the present officers to resign and new
ones chosen in their stead until the next
annual meeting in September. The Pres
ident of the Club will take the initiative
and resign at the first representative
meeting and We believe will be followed
by the Others and reorganization for
business and good work effected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
STORMY NEW YEAR.

Ole of the wo1st storms of the winter
swept over Mclean County, commencing
on New Years morning and continuing
we'll towards Friday evening. The wind
tirst blew from the northwest but after
wards veered to the north. On Thursday
morning the Thermometers in Washburn
marked 80 below zero and on Friday
morning 27 below. The fierce wind made
thu cold seem intense. Travel over the
county was generally suspended. The
Bismarck mail coach was left in the snow
bank about one mile south of Washburn,
New Years night, the driver bringing the
mail sacks in on his back and leading
his team. On the upper route Driver
Bixby reached Roach post office from
Fort Berthold, New Years night. Mr..
Staley told the driver it was the worst
storm he had experienced since he had 10
Gated in the Snake Creek valley. No
casualties incident to Che storm, or loss
Of stock reported up to date OF going to
,ress.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

T.. I. Hurd, industrial agent of the 500
company Minneapolis was in town the
fore part of the week. Mr Hurd has been
looking over the county with view of
obtaining personal information of the ad-
vantages IN this county to intending set
tiers and after close and careful obseryat-
ions, said he was confident that there was
a great future prospect for this ana other
counties to the south fill your county with
stock said he, turn this rich grass into
skins cheese hoops and butter tubs and
your people will march on the road to
wealth at rapid pace.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
A AFlfty Cent Calender.Fres.

The Publishers of The Youths Com
panion are sending free to the subscribers
to the paper handsome four page Cal
ender, 2 < in, lithogaphed in nine COL
ors. 1t is made up of four charming pic
lures, each pleasing IN design,:uuder each
Of which are the monthly calanders for
the year 1896. The retail price of the
Calender is SO cents.
New subscribers to The Companion
will receive this beautiful Calender free
aud besides, The Companion free every
week until January l, 1896. Also, the
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years
double numbers free, and The Compan-
ion ffty-two weeks, a full year to Janu'
ary /, 1897. Address,
The YoUTH's CoMPAN1oN,
1876 Columbus Avenue, Boston.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

The State bounty on wolves and coy
otes is done for. The new code Law
clips the bounty coupon short of ana
sheep raisers and stockmen must seek the
good offices of the county commissioners
or dig down in their own pockets for the
where with all in the bounty business in
the future. The repeal means more shep-
herds and fewer dog poisoners on the
stock ranges.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

W. S. Casselman an all around good fell
low, and superintendent of the northwest
sheep company arrived in town the fore
part of the week III company with 7. I.
Hurd of the 500 COMPANY. Mr. Cassel-
man reports the cempany's sheep all
wintering we'll.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

Prof. Danford's new educational mag
ezine-Public Education. has reached the
LrApra's exchange table. Although not
a large magizine Educatoin is we'll
filled with original articles on educational
subjects ana some good selections. Prof.
Dapforth is principal teacher OF the MI
not nublie school ana has the reputation
.of a man who understands his business.
t,ao. W. Wilson, Of the Mirror, is pub
Usher.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

John Parks, the patriarch of the Dog
Den range and postmaster at that
point, was transacting business at the
county seat, Saturday. Mr.. Parks reports
everything moving smoothly in his neigh
horhood these winter days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
Furniture at Wholesale Prices.

We represent the largest manufacturers
of Household Furniture in the world, and
sell to anybody at factory prices. An
shipments direct from the Chicago factory
Our large furniture catalouge mailed to
any address on receipto of cents in stamps
to pay postage. Our special Baby carri-
agat Catalogue. showing 63 new styles.
mailed free. A-rEH1oAN FURNITURE AGENT
cY. Retail Pr. 6t Smushers, Galena,
YansaS
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

Our efficient County Superintendent,
Miss Musson, went down on Mondays
stage for Bismarck, from thence will
board an east bound train for Grand
Forks, where she will visit with friends
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
Notice Of Estrays.

TAKEN UP on or about December Sth
one bay mare three years old branded T,
R. on right shoulder-weight about 900
pounds. Also, one dark brown horse with
four white feet; stripe in face. and brand
ed e, on left shoulder and on left hip
2 wears old and weighing about. $50 lbs.
JOHN NAGLE,
Ft. Berthold, ND.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

DeGraff is closing out his entire stock
of gents neckwear. Choice for 25 cents.
Most of them are worth two or three
times the price. This is snap. Don't
miss it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

E. 8. Neal reached washburn from the
CAPITAL city Friday evening in time to
SEQ something of the band boys grand
dance at tic Merchants. He wended MS
vay to his Douglas river ranch, Saturday
afternoon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
chinnexa Mocca.,ns and Pacs.

Chippewa MOccaslnS and Pacs.
just take peep into DeGraff's show
windows and then step inside and select
you pal of Chippewa made Moose
Buckskin Moccasins or Pacs. They are
seyicahle, comfortable, and take the eye.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

JIM. Pace, VIM. Merry, H. q. Hanes
and Rancher Williams, all stockmen from
Painted Woods creek, were storm stayeo
at the county seat New, Years day and
rested at the Merchants, Thursday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

Everything IN the line of Leather foot
wear, 20 per cant less than the old prices
before the last great advance-for spot
oash-at DeGraffs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
TAKEN UP.

By Peter Englin on section. 33. township
,As. range 70. one sorrel mare white strip
in facs and ha / halter.on branded CC on
Co
left hindleg owner to prove propety pay
charges and take same away.
PETER ENGL1N.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

Contractor Mckinley is up and about
again. He feels little sore from the
hruses of the accident, last week, but
expects to take charge of his stage line
in q few days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

Hans Holtan. one of Sverdrup's sturdi-
est farmers and stockmen dincd at the
Merchants, New Years day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

1t will surprise you what a lot OF money
Won can save by grinding your own teeo
with one of the Aerimoters sold oy d. w.
Grambs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

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, 1896-01-04
Overcoats and ulsters
Right Place.

DeDraff is headquarters for Duck lined
suits, Overalls and Pants. Quality and
make ths best and prices the lowest.
On arctics, German Sox and Felt boots
of all sizes-money saved If you buy at
DeGraffs.
Caps, Gloves, and Mittens.
Right Place,
Coal Harbor.
DeGraf can save you large per cent
age on all kinds of mitts, gloves and
hosing.
Plain and Decorated Table Ware.
% Coal Harbor.
Quilts, Comforters and Blankets
Right Place
Coal Harbor.
Corderoy, Henrietta Cashmere and all
Wool Flannel Suitings Right Place,
Coal Harbor
FRESH OYSTERS, Lemons aud Or
anees. Cranberries and Sauerkrout at the
Washburn Milling Co. Store.
Underwear and Outing shirts of all
kinds 25 per cent less than ever sold
in Bismarck before, on sale at DeGraHs
nEc
Right Place,
Coal Harbor.
Why waste your strength pumping
water by hand when you can buy the best
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

Xmas Goods. Your own price. New
Drug Store.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

Saturday morning about daylight a
lively blizzard set in but oalmed some
what later in the day. Sunday and Mon
day we're also, stormy days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
Mn. lima of CorderoY Pants
Right Place,
Coal HarbOr.

John Willis who has been assis''ne
Iohn ]. Robinson, Of Coal Harbor' Is
down spending few days visiting VIII"
his brother Joseph.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

1,r,
pan Johu,on was in from his sverdruP
o+tors of husiness at the county
capital, Monday and Tuesday
Ed. Goesdall, the jovial prairie ranger
from Snake Creek, was enjoying life az
the county capital, FRIDAY evening
Lamps and Glassware,
RightPace,
Coal Harbol
few Xmas Goods left at the Ne"
Druy Store-will be sold at your own
owp nrice. Call and see them.
Feed ground every Monday. Only o,s'
.or Come to our saw mill at ConA'
~. BuRauM PFIsrKR,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

Why waste your strength pumping
water by hand when you can buy the best
Windmill made, for trifing sum from
H. W.GRAMBs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04
Local News

Auditor Casselm an and Treasurer Mann
drove down to the capital city, Tuesday
Table and Pocket Cutlery.
Right Place,
John Kettleson. of Sverdrup. rested q.
the Merchants during the stormy DAYS u
tho carly part of the week.
Felt Shoes and Slippers,
Right Place,
Coal Harbor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

Are New Year resolutions holding good
yet!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-04

DeDraff is headquarters for Duck lined
suits. Overalls and Pants. Quality and
make ths best and prices the lowest.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-29
"JOHNNY ON THE sPOT.D
A New Phrase Which Has become Very
Popular In Town Nowadays.

'""s W."
their way into popularity by odu means. An
expression once made and often repeated gets
finally n sort ~ vogus esnecialv ~ II seems no
'"n'' ~ p'-
cuiiar. Such an expression popular Tor a long
time, was out of sight" though there was no
esnecial sipniicance tn the nhrase whom dis
.'Pe f ~ go
torteu 10 cover u Varletyot cases. a person was
said to be out of sight" when, for any reason,
he mr. she WAS sunerlor tn other nersons in any
particular. ana u man might De out OF slght'
because he was less well dressed than his poorly
a,tired aasociatcs and n woman said IN ho
"
OUT or sight because her apparel was n good
deal brighter and more stylish than that of her
associates Similarly the word nit " rec.ntlv
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-29

and look toward the door. "I'm only doing
this as n stepping stone to something higher.
stage since | was II child, but my mother would
not hear Of such II thing. Finally. three
BETH and now I'm miserable when I'm Off
the boards. | look. on the work rs IL pleasure.
nnd am exceedingly anxious to get in some,
want to become familiar with stage life first
through my eyes" she concluded, rolling up
her eyes as II she could gain much knowledge
even from the dressing room ceiling, and as
soon as. possible | want II tragic part, for
tragedy is nv forte. .
well. comedy is minc," put in the page. and
she stopped cutting up monkeyshines' long
enough to say something serious:
'Oh, no laughing Is yours, interrupted a
very austere,looSing extra, as she put an extra
danb Of rouge on each cheek, ,u,,,..o
iiGs of the thrust. 10 II IT,, didn't nacd go h on f flor tns
IT' Eve Been !: pev very sac &c" Sui ina in amat"ur theatri:
Gals In the country. and | think | have some
talent. No traEedy for me. either; lr hm' Wint
Duchess I'm crazy over horses. and very fond
riding and driving, and -"
Horse play would suit YOU" again inter,
to talk about herself.
Yes. horse play suits me" was the answer;
part of a dummy. but still il win be mucn more
say. and I'm sure | shall some day
'.on the other hand, I'm not stage struck.
ana nave u horror OF Il girl VINO is. Slll II
court lady with refreshing candur. II didn't
make my debut as an extra lady, but made my
first appearance as Lite Fra in Uncle Toms
Cabin My mother was an actress and that's
where | get my fondness for the stage. After
acting for TWO seasons ! quit the business and
entered school again. and when finished went
abroad to travel: hut my father is i'll now and |
want to he independent. 40 | concluded to begin
all over as an extra lady, and that's why I'm
here. | know that there are many tempta-
tions and hardshipS connected with a thcatri-
cal life. but ! don't believe there are any more
tIun in my nthfr ga rtlr and in Tina | hone tn
work up to very good paving parts. though |
do not anticipate doing anything great. My
preference is for comedy or light emotional
roles, and one thing I'm determined on and
that is that | shall never play a part which re-
quireS tights as Il costume
BAH" said the little page. When you are
an extra lady YOU have to take what you can
get. Wait until you are a star before you be
gin to dictate" and Oft they rushed to do high
tragedy in Hamlet"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-29
AROUND THE WHIST TABLE
THE JoNG sur AND THE SNORT
sur SQUABBLE STILL ON.
Asaiysis Of the Play IN the Manhattan
Continental Mntch-The vatus OF a
Trump-The Weekly Profile m Otss.

Analysts Of the Play IN the Manhattan
Continental Nnteh-The vsius of "A
rrump-rhe Weekly rrohie~-NOtss.
Every effort is being made 10 belittle the re.
suits of tho match between the long and the
short suit players on TIE l4th. The comments
Of the ~rcfereee have been widely copied. This
is what he says under the caption, The Sys-
tenn Did Not Do It."
least two members Of Mr.. Fosters team
played anything but the game advocated by
him, opening long suits in a very large per.
centage Of occasions. Should any one attempt
10 make capital out Of the result ms a short
suit victory II will simply be another inten-
tionnl effort to deceive the public by misstating
facts. The referee watched the play with
great care. especially that Of the Manhattans,
TO SEQ the alleged beauties and trick. winning
qualities Of the short suit game. Messrs. Hen
riaues and hawkins both played n strong,
hsady game all through; but the two stars Of
me team do not play anything like the game
advocated by Mr.. Foster. and therefore his
"a me was practically the only test Of the sys.
TEN. Mcssrs. Henriques and Hawkins play
the game much as IL is played by the best
teams in Philadelphia, but Mr.. Fosters game
was not Of enough consequence to demand &C.
rious consideration or criticism"
When THE Sun published its account Of
the match last Sunday, IL knew that the
foregoing was teinR widely copied; IL also
knew that IL was absolutely untrue from first
20 last. A reporter from THE Sun was present
at tho match. and knew that the whole Man.
haitian team faithfully and consistently fol.
lowed the system Of play advocated in these
articles: but THE SuN did not wish to contra
dict n player Of Mir. Works standing without
presenting the facts.
The Manhattan system Is to avoid leading
from ten ace suits that contain less than six
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-03-29
CLUB DRINKS AND RAINES'S Ia ".
Some Problems In Wine and Finance that
Now Confront Ciubmen.

Drinks are going to be higher at the clubs
after the Raines law goes into effect. The pro-
fit on wines and liquors is important TO every
considerable club. and $500 a year out of that
profit is an item worth considering. AS prices
now are there is only a small margin Of profit
on most club wines, but n somewhat larger one
on whiskey and mixed drinks. 1t is "A problem
in nearly every club to give n good dinner
wine at - or 30 cents n half bottle. All sorts
of devices are rrsOrttd 10 in order to do
this at Il, small profit. One club used to buy an
imported ciaret Of fair quality and dilute 1t
with a small percentage Of water In order to
sell the wine at a profit with the dinner.
drink in New York clubs. Most clubs give a
fair whisky at 10 cents, and n better one Mt IL,
20, or -. There is n proit of 80 to so per cent.
on whiskcy at these prices, quality correspond
ing with price. drink of whiskey in a club
is rather larger than the average drink at a
public bar. because most clubs send the drink Of
whisEey 10 the consumer in q tiny decanter
holding enough i2r the man that habituallv
sixteen of these deCanttrs in IA quart of whisk"y,
and at this rate there Is a good profit
But there ARE only about twelve cocktails in
a quart OF whiskey. and cocktails are sold in
WTi%nt ', nnd AZ inr ,n Gin,s ra" an,s GG 70 i'h tIr i"s Iva " a.
rather light profit on cocktail, =, t,is rate, The
mixed drinks is larger, especially on the sum
mer punches. The profit on good sherry at Is
cents per glass, the usual price 10 the clubs. is
not great. There is II fair profit on domestic
beers, and perhaps a smaller one on imported
beers and alrs.
The probability is that after May l whiskey
will not he less than II cents a drink at the
clubs. and that cocktails will no longer be sold
at - cents for two. Claret AT - cents
n haif bottle viii he Of rather poorer quail
ity Than heretofore, and perhaps more ma
tive rlnrei will he consumed. The imported
a!rs vii. probably 20 NJ five cents per bottle in
some clubs, and mixed drinks generally will
contain poorer liquors than AT present. Cham
rRgnes. which are considerably cheaper in the
clubs thnu elsewhere, will go up. and 50 will
some other imported wines. Every clubof good
stand ne takes urde in furnishing only good
Wlt~key. - TINT III" quality of this domestic
drink will not he dehaScu.