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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

Talk about the intervention of the
powers in Turkish affairs still contln-
ucs to come from Constantinoplc; but
there is nothing to Indicate that this
is DONG any good TO the prosecuted
ArmcnianS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

The president has decided that the
government cannot accept the Amman
ram, Katal din, because of her 1allurc
to attain the seventeen knots speed,
required by tic contract. senator
Hale has accordingly introduced a bill
in the senate authorizing the accept
ance of the vessel.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

After Il struggle for some time with
tropical vegetation, the builders OF a
line of telegraph along the Amazon
have decided to lay a telegraph caple
in the river for q distance OF l,4oO
miles. The mod rn engineer has Il va
riety of ways or dealing with dihcrl
ties.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

An American correspondent in Gu
ba calls the Spanish troops sent to the
island "a vast mob of sickly, nndiscl-
plined boys" The flower OF Spanish
manhood have no desire to be sent to
the Cuban graveyard, and their alb
sence is one OF the marked features
of the war.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

The isolation of England. concern
ing which English journals have
much to say in Il pathetic vein. looks
to a person outside like the natural re-
suit of Il settled poll y of absolute
Gel1iShneSS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
Fatal Explosion,

Pittsburg, Jan. S.-Chester w. Nc
Corkle. young son of the manager of
a mine at Dorseyville, is dead and
Ruban Fisher, son Of Rev. Fisher. of
the same place. is dying the result of
an explosion of giant powder.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

ton has presented Editor Miller. of
the Minnewaukau Siftings. with Il
handsome gold watch and chain to
show their appreciation of his untiring
efforts in arranging the Atlanta eXcul'-
sion and looking after the details OF
the trip.
The Wlipple cheese factory ut Spirit
wood this year has bought 212.tOO
pounds of milk from farmers. paying
60 cents per hundred pounds. The
cheese made weighed 22.OS0 pounds,
sold mostly in the state ut Sc for the
season. Some $500 pounds were sold
in Minneapolis and Montana.
Monday. Jan. 6.
st. Thomas youngsters Of school age
number PIG.
Wolves are said to he plenty along
the timber belts in Walsh county.
Fl. 4. Mayo of Bathgate. has 300
acres Of flax still in the shock.
The n. T.. has commenced its an
nual ice harvest at Valley City.
Stark county is working up n cas
under section 71G9 Of the new code.
A little child of Charles Blunt of
Bismarck, fell from Il chair and broke
her arm.
Rev. Witt of Bathgatc. has boon
called to a passionate in the West In
dies.
the Mimic schools. which are expected
to ease tie pressure for a time.
Edith Shadbolt of Luddea. slipped
and broke her leg while with a skat.
ing party.
Rev. Streimer, the Ellendalc minis
ter who was court martialed and
pasted in the neck. has very properly
abandoned that city to its fate.
\ large hanging lamp fell to the
floor of the Headquarters hotel at
Grandin and caused some very tall
a Barnes county mar recently found
n badgers lair in which We're the bod
les of eighty-one chickens formerly
belonging to the man.
The sixteen-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Pettigrew died suddenly
New Years from long continued i'll
ness. Mr.. Pettigrew has been an at
tache of the Jamestown asylum for
many years and highly esteemed.
Tuesday. jan. z.
Western portions of the state have
had a little blizzard.
Ellendale has organized a gun club
for winter amusement.
Leslie Switzerland Of Tyncr. fell
while skating and broke his leg.
Hiram fuller and jeremiah Casey
Of Hampton. have been arrested for
cutting timber on government lands.
The coroner's jury in the case of the
squaw who killed her hubble at Rolla.
returned a verdict of self defense.
Ex-County Attorney Th0rp of For
man, it is said, will remove to Ellen
dale.
There are some dogs III Pembina
county that make q practice of killing
hogs.
The Methodist church at Casselton
raised $1,S75 in two hours to pay OFF
old debts.
Judge LADDERS hired girl was ar
rested at Wahpeton, charged with
swiping' a gold watch from Mrs.
Lauder. She was bound over
Attorney Root of Valley City. is
charged with having slandered his
honor. Judge Rose. and something of
u dust is being stirred up in legal cir
cles.
Thomas Bolton of Walsh county,
sold $500 worth of butter from ten
cows during the past summer. the hut
termilk fatted hogs and the calves
grew every day. This wouldn't be
much in a country where dairying is
made a science, but still it's better
than a kick.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
cola ~ Nau van.

New York, Jan. Slow temperature
prevailed in this section early today.
the mercury indicating three degrees
below e r between 6 and 9 O'clock.
There have been but two colder dayx
in the last twenty-five years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
A Little Irish bull.

In the counting house of al Irish
man the following notice is exhibited
in a conspicuous place: "Persons hav-
ing no business in this office will please
get it done as soon as possible and
leave"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
Hoods Pills s sssy t.; g. buy; 'as easy # to c .ass
In His EnthusinsIll.

Judge Ito prisoner)-Why did you
take only the money, and leave the
basket of silver?
Prisoner-Because it was too heavy.
Judge (excitedly) - Aren't you
ashamed of yourself, you lazy MANI
Fliesende Blaetter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
Cause and Effect,

Customer-Your milk isn't so rich
now as it used to be.
Milkman-Is that so? I'm sorry to
hear you say so. BY the way, Mr..
Sloper, here is a statement of your ac-
count with me for the last eight
months.-Somerville journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

a swarm Of torpedo boats would not
cost Il vast sum. and it could be pro-
yidcd withiu- six months. \ battle
ship breads Il torpedo almost as much
as another battle ship.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

Wouldn't Lie Out of Them.
"Does Willie tell lies, Georgfe?
"No'em; 1 don't think he does
"NWhat makes you think that!
HE gifts so many lickins."-Chicago
Record.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

The Hyam brothers were again
brought up in the Toronto police court
to-day on a charge of conspiracy to
murder Martha Wells.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
on the Crop Plan.

Do you want to buy lands in the far-famed
grain-growing district of the Red River Val
ley of North Dakota? Remember they are
and get particulars. We Gan sell you Il
farm and take pay from n share Of the crop.
Address Grandin z. Edwards, Mayville, ND.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
Rnnker,. Nltsfortunes.

Bankers MfxfOrtunes
Lake Benton, Mimi. Jan. A. G.
Mathews. doing business for several
years ut this place as a private bank
Ell. has assigned to his brother-in-law,
lens Almern.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
Dies of

Granite Falls, MIMI, Jan. S.-Mrs.
Peterson. who was SO badly burned
Saturday night, is dead.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
Died In chicaro

D1ed In Ch1CQWO.
Owatonna, Mimi, Jan. 8.-A tele-
gram received announces the death
this morning at Chicago of DR.. Il. r.
Buffum. son of Hon. G. w. Ruffum, .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11

McHcnry county will soon organize
nm immigration association.
DIR. Swanson is preparing to give
Devils Lake Il telephone service.
Ole Il. Peterson is gathering statis-
tics of Rolette county for publication.
At Minor citizens are trying to
knock out DIR. Mckenzic's drug store
permit.
The complete school census for the
city of Bismarck shows BIZ boys and
365 girls. a total of 6S2 school children.
The Episcopal church ut Devils Lake
has been crowned with Il new $500
bell.
The pen at Bismarck is said to be
growing so in popularity that its ac-
cOmmodations for guests must be eX-
tended.
August Nicholson of Fort Rice had Il
hearing before Court Con missioner
Allen at Bismarck. land was held to the
United States grand jury, on q charge
Of cutting government timber.
The Cakes factory made ISL 0
pounds of cheese and 3,O35 pounds Of
butter last summet-not a large out
put, but all the management expected
under several unfavorable conditions.
Friday. Jan. 3.
Milnor has organized a fire depart
ment.
Butte's largest shoe firm went to the
wall.
Baraboo has a gang of small hoy
burglars.
A Dunseith man killed a black bear
weighing 100 pounds.
The Hillsboro national bank shows
assets of 100000.
Wolf hides pass current in Wells
county.
The dog poisoner has been getting In
his deadly work at Mandan.
Two young men were bound over at
Drayton for stealing a coat and two
watches.
Mrs. G. II. Klinefelter of Dickin-
son Slipped on some ice and broke her
shoulder. Her condition is serious.
James Smith of Jamestown was
thrown from a buggy and badly in
jured internally.
Judge L4aunder sentenced a COgswell
blindpigger to ninety days and a 5000
fine. The judge %enforces the law.
Hon. George r. Winters notifies the
county auditors that interest on school
land contracts is due Jan. 1-delin-
quent jan.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
Republicans WIN Caucus.

Washington. Jan. S.-The Republican
senators will hold a caucus tomorrow
to consider the tariff bill now pending
In the finance committee.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-01-11
AZ Hi. Funntest.

AT His Funn1e0t. ,
"Your friend is an actor, isn't her
"Yes."
every amusing fellow"
Eyes; OF the stage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15
PYTHIAN FIELD BAY.
Arrangements All Completed for the
Big Celebration, Wednesday.
How Day Will Be Observed Grand Ball in
The Evening.

Arrangements have all been com
/ pleted for the observance of the
Pythian field day which win take
place in this city. Wednesday, on that
day over POO Sir knights will be within
the limits of Augusta and they will
be Hospitality entertained by the Cap
ital city branch of the order
The list Regiment, Uniform Rank, is
made up of l. divisions from the fol-
lowing places: Belfast. Watervlle
SkoWhegan, kennebunk, Bath. Port :
land, Rockland. Lewiston Auburn
Boothbay liarbor, Norway and King s
Division, No. 4. of Augusta Several of
the visitors. those who cannot make
train connections in the morning will
arrive tonight, while the rest will reach
ing. reaching Augusta at 9lo and 9.4J
o'clock from the West and East re-
spectively.
The forenoon Will be passed in show
ing the visitors the various points of
interest in the city, including the State
House, arsenal and hospital. Brigade
head quarters will be at Hotel North.
AT = o'clock in the afternoon the regi-
ment will form in three battalions
right, left and center, and, headed by
HE American Cadet band of Portland
VIII proceed to the trotting park. where
various sports will be held. A prize
of IS has been offered to the winner OF
the 0-yard dash, which is open only
To members of the LIST Regiment Cash
prizes have also been offered to the
winners in the other sports.
Dress parade of the regiment will he
held on the State field at o'clock after
/ which the regiment will march down
State street, down Grove to Water
where the parade will be dismissed for
supper.
After supper the band will give a
concert on the balcony of Motel North
and at 80 o'clock the Sir knights will
fall into line, without their swords, and
march to the City hall
At the City hall a concert will be
given by the American Cadet band,
from to o'clock, during which time
an exhibition drill will be given by
Belfast Division, No. ..
The festivities will conclude with a
grand ball, complimentary to all Sir
knights.
Persons along the line of march are
asked to decorate their buildings with
flags and bunting If convenient
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15

ccrats worked hard for what votes
they did get. As soon as the vote of
the city became known gloom settled
about Democratic headquarters. They
slide BY $50 they would receive no
more returns and went home. At Me-
oman hall, where the Republicans re-
ceived the returns from all over the
State, there was scene of animation,
that contrasted sharply with the gloom
in the other camp.
1t was a rousing Republican demon
stration. Judge A. G.. Andrews in his
usual able manner presided, and when
the returns came in there was much
rejoicing.
Howard Owen, Esq, was called upon
to address the assemblage and he did
himself proud. He spoke of the great
Republican jubilee, closing his speech
with cheers for Mr.. Manley. The
enthusiasm was great but after sew
eral cheers We're given Mr.. Manley APP
peared upon the rostrum and gave a
speech which really dubbed with en-
thusiasm. He said there was much
rejoicing among the Republicans on
the good result, which is only the be
ginning of the end, for in November
the old Pine Tree State will he loyal as
ever for honest money and good gov
eminent.
other speakers then addressed the
meeting. after which all dispersed. con
fident that Maine had more than stood
by its coIOrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15

The figures tell the story. The total
vote for Governor was 1902. The total
vote for four years ago for Governor
was 2O63. This fell off to 1910 in '9f
because so many of the Democrats re-
manned away from the polls. Monday
Tower Democrats refrained from voting
than did in '94 but many more of them
nlaced what they believed to be duty
ia country higher than duty to party
and voted the straight Republican
ticket While the Democratic vote fell
off from four years ago nearly one
half to be exact 436, the Republicans
gained 1927 votes.
In wards | and the Democrats fell
off fully one-half and Republican
gains in all We're large. In ward 3
there was the biggest change from "
when there was a Democratic plurality
Of d changed Monday to Republican
plurality of III. 1t will be remembered
that in '94 there was a revolution in
that ward. which went Republican by
1872 plurality.
During the day considerable interest
was manifested but it was very quiet
about the polling places. The Repub-
lican vote was out early ana the DEM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15
POLICE COURT.
Judge Andrews Had a Lively Session. Mon
day Morning.

Judge Andrews had a lively session
in the police court Monday morning
Three Migrants were the first to come
before His Honor. The first two were
sent up to Jail for 30 days, while the
other told straight story and was al
lowed to depart
The latter is the individual who was
arrested. Saturday night. and who had
a sharp-bladed Ratchet in his posses
sion. He told the judge that he was
hunting for work at lathing, and if al
lowed to go promised to get out OF
town.
Two DRINKS plead guilty and were
sentenced to Jail for 30 days, while two
others said mot guilty." and they will
be tried, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15
WILL BE GREAT NIGHT.
Sons Of Veterans to Entertain Visitors from
Other Camps.

The members of Henry G. Staples
Camp, Sons of Veterans, will have q
gala night in about three weeks. Vari-
GUS committees are now at work per-
fecting the arrangements.
On this occasion the Bath, Bruins
wick, Waterville, Fairfield, Vassalborc
and Oakland camps Of the order will be
present. and be the guests of the Au-
gusta boys. Addresses will be made by
Hon. w. II. Looney and Col. r. L.
Whitcomb of Portland. and Col. C. f.
Merrill of Auburn Members of the
Grand Army and all eligible Sons will
be invited
musical and literary programme
will be provided, after which a dance
will probably occur. Colonel l.. L.
Cooper of the Maine Division, and Capt
c. II. Cram of the Augusta camp will
speak on the benefits of the order.
Henry G. Staples camp expects to
greatly swell it's membership before
the next meeting of the Maine Division
and the various members are taking
much interest in the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15
LAST CALL.
Excursion 10 Popham Beach and Boothba)
Harbor. Next Sunday.

An excursion will be run to Fopham
Beach and Boothbay Harbor. and trip
out to sea, round Seguin light, via tn.
Maine Central railroad and the steamer
Sagadahoc, next Sunday, September
20. Reduced rates are offered. \
special train will leave Waterville al
7,55 and Augusta at $50, Sunday morn
ing.
The excursion will be run, rain on
shine. Do not let dull morning pre-
vent your enjoying a days pleasure
1t will be personally conducted by Cen
eral Eastern Agent Geo. A. Alden of
the Maine Central railroad, which will
add greatly to the pleasure and COM
fort of the eXcursionists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15

she will make a fine presiding officer.
ana VIII understand the duties of the
once to perfection. Probably few
women in the Federation would be
selected for this office who has more
personal friends than Mrs. Briggs.
Another name mentioned as a pos
sible candidate is that of Mrs. Anna
Sargent Hunt. one Of Augustus most
able women. Mrs. Hunt had for two
years been vice president of the State
Federation and has also been president
al the Current Events club of this city.
Mrs. Hunts writings are well known
she being one of Names sweetest verse
writers. Mrs. Hunt is also editor of
the Home Mission Echo, the paper of
the Baptist nilsson societies of this
State.
The Portland ladies have a flatterinc
reputation as entertainers, so added to
the Importance of the gathering. the,
help intellectually to be derived from
attending the social part of the affair
should not be ignored. New friend
ships are formed, old ones renewed, and
such an inspiring gathering is the an
nual meeting of the Maine State Fed
Grafton of women's clubs that no club
member can afford to miss it.
For the benefit of the General Fed
Grafton of Womens clubs Mrs. II. F.
Dowst, the able president of the Maine
Federation, has sent out a circular
letter to each club asking for name of
club. number of members. address of
president and corresponding secretary
The clubs of women are PLAYING an
important part in the life of the
mothers in the best interests of home
and schools today. They are world
wide and through the State and Gen
eral Federations are united and thus
doing more concerted work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15

A lively scrap in which blood flowed
quite freely occurred at the North End
yesterday afternoon. Howard Gilley
living on the River road, was hit in the
head. it is alleged, by Will, Al an6
John Hamilton. He was taken tc
Courtemanche's pharmacy and Drs. La
France and Martin summoned who pro.
nounced his injuries as nothing serious
A large crowd assembled on the side
walk so that the police had great diff
Guilty in making passageway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15
Intentions OF Marriage.

The following intentions of marriage
leigh: Leonard d. Bickford and Emma
NJ. Begin; William H. Taylor and
Catharine Nutting; Guy II. johnson
and Mary E. Fore; Fred l.. Britt and
Mary Anne Stevens; John p Conley
and Annie May Kelley; Alden j.
Douglass and Nellie NJ GetcheH
Octave Bernier and Alphonsine
Ouellette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15
Or. c. 7. Fisk at Augusta Wednesdays

DR.. G. T. Fisk, the Maine specialist
in rectal diseases, is now treating sew
eral difficult cases which call him to
Augusta every week. Until further
notice. he can be consulted at Hotel
North, Augusta. every Wednesday
from A. NJ. to p. NJ. DR.. Fisk makes
nc charge for consultation or advice.
and does not undertake any cases he
cannot cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15
MAINE W0MEN'S CLUBS.
Plans for Meeting Of State Federation and
the Years Work.

Just now the different women's clubs
Of the State are thinking OF the winter
work, and resuming their sessions after
the summer vacations. The conVenine
Of the State Federation of Womens
clubs al Portland, October II. Is and IL
is matter of no little importance to
every club member The work of every
club in the State will be then reported
and something of the work each is doinz,
will be told. Mrs. II. NJ Estabrooke.
secretary of the Federation has sent
out circular letter asking for informa-
ton as to the work accomplished the
last year. and the plans for future
work, and asking for suggestions as to
the line of thought that should receive
the attention of the Federation for the.
ensuing year. These have been sent to
each club, and the replies are fast be-
ing received by Mrs. Estabrooke, and
will be used by her in the report given
at the coming meeting of the Fedora
ton. The following is the programme
as arranged for the Portland meeting:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15

Captain Scribner of the Cony school
foot ball team will have Is men prac-
ticing for positions on the eleven at the
Driving park, this afternoon 1t is
hoped that all men who wish a place on
the team will be present at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15

Master Frank Hutchins. who has been
visiting his brother Everett Hutchins,
has returned to his home In Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15

There were three votes for Clifford
in ward ..
For the sake of comparison the table
of the gubernatorial vote in 1892 is
given below:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16.
800 p. NJ

800 A. NJ. Business.
Report of Com. neurology
Question Box.
Election of officers
Ode.
The limitations of the term of Office
make an election of officers for the
Maine State Federation a part of the
business of the October gathering. AL
ready number of names are men
toned for the office. Perhaps that of
Mrs. Alice Frye Briggs of Auburn.
daughter of Hon. VIM. p. Frye and
wife of b. F. Briggs, one of Auburn's
distinguished citizens leads. Mrs.
Briggs is ably fitted for this place, she
has had experience in club work and as
president of the Woman's Literary
Union of Auburn and Lewiston, has
presided over society with a member
ship of more than four hundred Mrs.
Briggs besides being a talented woman
is splendidly endowed for the Office, for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-15
THURSDAY, OCTOBER Is.

30 4. Nj. Report of Ed. Com, Mrs
Woodman.
Report of Com. on State Board
Ed, Mrs. Flint. Chairman
Educational Round Table, con
Quoted by Miss Snow, Miss
Hanans. Mrs. Helen Coffir
Beedy, Mrs. +. C. Porter Mrs
Q. NJ. Mason.
General discussion.
500 =. NJ Public Meeting.
Address. Mrs. William LadG
Heltruth President
Address. Miss Amy Morris
Honnans of the Sorosis. N Y
Address. Mary Heminway
School. Boston.
Address. Miss Charlotte Thorn
dixie Sibley.
Poem, Miss Caroline W. d.
Rich