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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17

Notice Of Election.
NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday. the
3rd dav of November next, at the several v0tin
precincts in the county of Mclean. State Of
North Dakota, an election of the following State,
district and county officers. to.wit:
The State officers
Three presidential electors,
One congressman,
One governor,
One lieutenant governor,
One secretary of state,
One State auditor,
One State treasurer,
One attorney general,
. One commissioner of agriculture and labor.
One superintendent Of public instruction,
cTllree commissioner Of railroads, and
: One Justice of the supreme court.
The district officers are
One Judge 1T the district court,
One State senator to represent the osth district.
One member Of the louise of representatives
o represent the Goth district.
ThecO Unity fiji ers are
One sheriff.
One auditor,
One treasurer,
Ou6 C1eFk OF Tile OlSCrlCt court,
One register Of deeds,
One States attorney,
One county judge,
One surveyor,
One coroner,
One superintendent Of schools,
Four justices of the peace,
-Four cOnstables,
Three asses sors. and
One county cbmmissioner in the third COM
missioner district.
Which election will be opened at 8 O'Clock In
the morning, and will continue open until5
o'clock IN the afternoon of that day.
Commissioner District No. 1 will vote at the
court House, Washburn.
commissioner District No. 2 will vote ut School
House, Goa HarbOr.
commissioner district No. 8 will vote at house
Of Peter Miller, Turtle Lake.
Dated this sotll day Of September, 1895.
L. CAssE I.NAN
Coun ty Auditor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17

Alfred W. Dearborn, of Eagle Lake
Mimi, reached Washburn from Bismarck,
Thursday. Mr.. Dearborn is an old friend
of DR.. Slaughter, of Conkiing, and was
met here by that gentleman, and escorted
to the Doctors hunting lodge at Elm Point
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17

TO FIND The O vNER of all hor.
ses branded called crowfOot-ol
any part of animal. Address,
FAY 4 BARNES, Bismarck, N. ID.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-10-17
Wanted AnIdea e; I e; !; 8; ; ; g:

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n0ys, Weaningt0a. p G. for their ei.aID srise odsr
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30

The Finest Hotel Minnesota Outside of the Five Large Cities
Steam Heat, Plunbed and Modern Throughout
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30
The Ladies Play Hamlet, Chape-
rones and Charge d'Affair
Generally.

siye honor. Instead of breaking
bottle of yellow label over the stair
railing, as is generally the custom at
christenings, the three story brick
building was danced open and ladies
had the credit of getting up the dance.
They also authorized the midnight
banquet and the chef at the Hotel
gave them the best the hotel had in
stock.
1t was leap year ball. Society
was on an edge for week prior to
the occasion just to get a squint at
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30
Mrs. Willie P. Dunnington, otherwise
the Captain, Mr.. Bertha Roberts with
AI~e LIZ Ex,nlohardf Mr. Doumar

Mrs. Willie P. Dunnington, otherwise
the Captain, Mr.. Bertha Roberts with
Mrs. julie A. Englehardt, Mr.. Dagmar
Jorgenson with Mrs. George b.
Hughes, Mr.. Lizzie H. Francois with
Miss Matt. Mccarthy, Mr.. Eva Bald
win with the Misses Edward Luscher
and Eugene Drake, Mr.. Virginia Dun
nington with Mrs. Charles Luscher,
Mr.. Nettie McKeliheer with Miss
Willard Mason, Mr.. Jennie Allen
with Mrs. O. w. Mcmillan, Mr.. Laura
Hunter with Mrs. Nicholas V. Il.
Hunter, Mr.. Anna E. Ward with Mrs.
VIM. D. Finn, Mr.. Hattie Beecher
with Mrs. H. A. Baldwin, Mr.. Jessie
Dickinson with Miss William Reuben
Caswell, Mr.. Carrie Isham with Miss
Ron. Theiring, Mr.. Libbie Thompson
with Mrs. G.. Fred. Thompson, Mr..
Josephine Lichtwarck with Miss Emil
Kuenzli, Mr.. Lena Theiring with Miss
Gus. Theiring, Mr.. Ora Zschunke with
Mrs. Fritz Zschunke, Mr.. Lulu Porter
with Miss Andromachus G.. Dollif
and Mr.. Libbie Smith with Miss John
Schumacher.
The chaperones also set their part
ners an example in having boutton-
nieres for them. The bouttonnieres
we're purchased in the cities expressly
for the occasion and before the ball
opened they we're distributed around
quite lavishly. The chaperones did
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30


where the only charge is that
the refreshments were fur
nished to a private individual who
possibly might be delegate to po-
litical convention one year hence, for
the purpose of gaining political ad-
vantage.
Perhaps person who furnishes re-
freshments for the purpose of gaining
political advantage, either at a pri-
mary election or otherwise, ought to
be held in public hatred, contempt or
ridicule, but I am unable to find any
case in which it has been so deter
mined, and, in Indiana where there is
no law against treating" voters las
there is not in this State), it has been
held that publication charging such
act is not libelous. Heilman VS.. Shank
lin, go Ind. 424. If this State is to be
the first to adopt SO rigid rule, I
think it should originate from the Su-
preme Court.
Ordered, that the demurrer of the
defendants be and the same is hereby
sustained. B. F. WEBER,
Judge of District Court, Ninth Ju-
dicial District.
Dated Jan. "a, 1896.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30

them there by $50 sharp, and to COM
mence dancing strictly on time, ac
cording to the latest show programme.
Men here in Redwood Falls never
think of getting their ladies to ball
room until it is nearly time to close
down the dancing, they argued, and
we will just show them thing or two
on how to do that feature of the pro-
gramme up right. But some way or
other there we're stragglers. Either
the chaperones we're late in calling or
the chaperoned had an extra curl or
two to put in his hair when the
chaperones called at his parlor. Be-
cause it was after nine o'clock when
the last couple wheeled into line by
appearing at the Hotel ready for the
ball.
The grand march to the delightful
tickling of the catgut by the members
of the Twin City Mandolin and Banjo
club commenced at 8:55. Then an
imposing array of the smart set made
it's appearance in the new Office of the
hotel. There was Mr.. Grace Clark
with Miss George Dickinson, Mr..
Ella Philbrick with Mrs. Andrew An
derson, Mr.. Tina Anderson with Mrs.
Fremont Westcot Philbrick, Mr.. Mat
tie Hughes with Miss Harry Lee
Beecher, Mr.. Rita Englehardt with
Miss Arthur Plover Cloudy, Mr.. Char
lotte Schmahl with Mrs. Frank
Birkenmeyer, Mr.. Inez Luscher with
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30

had skipped and Byram had secured
the services of John Lind. Both
Messrs. Bowers and Somerville argued
that the article was not libelous, cit
ing many authorities. Mr.. Lind was
brief and declared that the article
was libelous. Judge Webber an
nounced that he would take the case
under advisement and probably would
not render decision until after his
roundup of the different counties.
On Saturday he rendered the follow
ing decision sustaining The GAzErrE's
attorneys at every Point:
This is an action brought by the
plaintiff to recover damages1 of the
defendants for the publication of an
article, alleged to be libeIous, in the
REDWOOD GAZETTE, on the Sd day of
October, 1895.
To the complaint of the plaintiff,
the defendants interpose a general
demurrer on the ground that the COM
plant does not state facts sufficient
to constitute a cause of action.
The publication complained of is
sarcastic, inelegant and unfriendly,
but the question is, does it charge the
plaintiff with acts constituting crime
or which would subject him to public
hatred, contempt or ridicule? In nv
opinion it does neither.
The language of the publication
cannot be construed as charging the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30
Judge Webber Renders a Decision
UNFOLDING the Liberty of
the Press.
The 'Jollying Party" Article Was
Not Libe1ous in Any
Particular.
Byram Wanted $4,000 and in
Lien Thereof Will Pay
Costs.
The Plaintiff Doesn't Even Get
q

On last Monday morning Judge J.
H. Bowers, one of the attorneys for
The GAZETTE, in the libel suit of Clerk
of Court James L. Byram against The
GAZETTE, claiming $4,000 damages for
an alleged libel which appeared in
this paper under the heading Of "a
Jollying Party" several weeks ago,
received decision from Judge Web
Der completely knocking Byram out
of the box, and ruling in favor of The
GAZETTE on the one important point,
that the article was not libelous.
It will be remembered by readers
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30

not take an advance step in the matter
of wraps. The chaperoned were COM
PEELED to take off and put on their
own rubbers and overshoes, hide their
own hats and coats, and even had to
give way at the mirror for their chap
erones.
Dancing lasted until an early hour
Saturday morning. The gentlemen
were all escorted home by their chap
erones and there was not even single
feminine shrek heard from the many,
who, after leaving the chaperoned at
their homes, returned to their own
homes alone.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30

plaintiff with any
thing except a desire
for reelection to his
present Office of
Clerk of Court and
to become a per-
son of political in
fuence or a "boss"
of the Redwood
County Republicans,
and, that, for these
purposes, he had
furnished a liberal
supply of refresh
ments to a possible
delegate from the
country. It is GER
tainly not unlawful
or discreditable to
aspire to an official
or influential posi-
ton, nor am I able
to find any case in
which it has been
held libelOus to
charge a person with
furnishing refresh
ments for the pur-
pose of obtaining
such position.
It has been held
libelous to state
that a member of the
Legislature accom-
plished the passage
of a bill by keeping
open house with liq-
uors to other mem-
bers, Randall VS..
Evening News Asso-
citation, A N. w.
Rep. 783, 787. But
I think the case at
bar is very different,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30

of The GAZETTE that after the publica-
tion of the article in question Byram,
through his attorney, W. L. Pierce,
who has since disappeared under a
cloud, served notice on this paper for
a retraction. The publishers of this
paper, after consulting with their at
torneys, Messrs. ]. H. Bowers and
Somerville & Olsen, refused a retrac-
tion, contending that the article was
not ibelous. Byram. shortly after,
served notice on the publishers of a
suit for $1,000 for alleged libel. His
paper up near the Jail came out in
conspicuous headlines to the effect
that Byram was going to get a vindi-
cation.
About the same time, or just day
or two before, Byram took a trip down
to Lamberton and there demanded of
County Attorney Clague a criminal
warrant for the arrest of the editor of
this paper on account of the article
being a criminal libel. Mr.. Clague
refused the warrant, saying that, in
his opinion, there was no libel in the
article.
The attorneys for The GAZETTE de-
cided not to put in an answer to the
complaint but to demur to the same.
The demurrer was argued before
Judge Webber at the last term of the
district court. At the opening of that
term it was announced that Pierce
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30
Decemcer Creamery Report.
Farm for Sale.

Farm for Sale.
A highly improved farm with
buildings-Ea, Sci, section 4, town
ship Ito, range 80, for sale at a sacri-
fee. Highest offer takes it as the
owner must have money.
JAMES M. RAFT,
2l6 Ridgewood Ave.,
A4t Minneapolis, Mimi.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30
HITCHCOCk'S
DRUG STORE
LOCAL D1REClON1' l.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
WIN. F, DICKINSON
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30
Our BARGAINS are Yours.

It would take book to tell the
story but you can read quickly at our
bargain counters. Watch for our new
mouldings this week, II new patterns.
lift BERGEN BRos.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30

the turnout and to
really know just how
the whole thing was
going to be man
aged. The idea that
women were going
to get up and manage
a ball and banquet
in connection with
the informal open
ing of such a stu
pendous structure,
was novel TO say Ino
least. It was a big
unde rt a kin g, too,
from a Fl n ancial
s t a n d p oint. This
was conceded after
it was cleaned that
the Twin City Man.
dolin and Banjo club
of St.. Paul, a high
priced musical Or
ganization, had been
engaged for the oc-
casion. But the
rustling committee
got a move on to it.
self and the actual
expenses were al
most fully guaran-
teed early in the
game.
he gentlemen
with their chaper-
ones commenced to
arrive early in the
evening. Here it is
we'll to state that the
chaperones had, at a
secret t m 9 9 tin g,
agreed to outdo the
m Q n, by g 9 t tins g
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-30

Be sure and call On
GEO. HOUGHMASTER.
who will furnish the money when
papers are executed, on terms that
are the best consistent with proper
security.
Any information concerning the
making of new loans or taking up
old ones cheerfu11y furnished.
Correspondence solicited.
GEO. HOUSHM MASTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
a Senses q. Smell snd Taste In Fishes.

The ssEsCs of smell and taste appear
to be well developed iii the great major
ity of the fish species. Tobacco throw n
overheard from vessels is often seized
by mackerc! and halibIt, but is imme-
diately rejected. Nearly all varieties of
fish, and more especially the ground
swimmers, have choice of food. Hall.
but aid cod Are attracted IL great dis.
lance 10y certain kinds OF bait. Herring,
when fresh and i'll good condition, are
splendid bait for cCd, but are Cf no use
whatever if they have become stale from
long keeping. Catfish, buffalo and one
Or two ware ties Of the bass will bite
bacon when they will pay 10 attention
whatever to the luscious anglcworm.
The above and other facts which could
easily be cited i'll procf have caused fish
ermen and scientists 10 come to the con
clusion that the senses of smell and taste
are both remarkably developed among
the finny tribe.-St Louis Republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

T. committee. which with other local
organizations, had the metineg in
charge. Fer nearly three hours Bryan
was the guest of the New York SEN
olor, and although every participant
III the dinner averred that 1t was purely
a social affair. their descriptions were
taken With grain of salt, ii being the
general impression that an under
standing was reached which will insure
TO Bryan the support of the party or
ganization in the state.
The crowd began to gather in the city
hall square two hours before the meeting
and when Bryan faced them the people
were packed in solid masses over several
acres OF pavement and sod, with adven-
turous men climbing into the branches of
trees and up telegraph and lamp posts.
his appearance as he stepped upon the
flag -draped platform. with the to him
familiar strains of Hail to the Chief"
clainoring in his ears kindled a fierce
shout which swclied into three cheers with
hundreds Of hats and tandkerchiefs in the
ar He was escorted by Chase and Pratt
Recorder james Mathews, Postmaster
w GODS and Collector John F. Masterson,
senator Hill was not there. Chase intro
ouced the orator and Bryan addressed the
audience at considerable length on the
issues, receiving frequent and hearty ap.
plause
Before the speech was finished darkness
came on and red lights kiadled on the out
skirts of the crowd threw a crimson glare
over the field of heads, and then an alarm
OF fire just as the orator was ending Gre
nted diversion. At the close OF his
speech Bryan shook hands with the people
who climbed upon the platform. He was
driven to the station preceded by a band.
and crowds of citizens who formed in line
and marched along cheering.
A group CT farmers stood at the Cox
sackie station with flag waving over
them and cheered while Bryan bowed to
them and begged to be excused from a
speech on account Of the short STOP The
party reached Albany ut o'clock and was
driven to Senator Hills house through q
great crowd which surrounded the car
r'ages at the station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
PLATT is A ROCK,
IN His Dissemination Not to Run
for Governor.
DECLARES he WOULD NOT ACCEPT

Even lfth Convention Nominated Him
Hot Time In tho New York Republican
Convention-warner Miller Refined =
Seat and Almost . Hearing-Bryan
Meets Senator Hill and Speaks at Al
bany. but Hill Is Not at the Speaking
Illinois Gold Democrats Hold n Conveu-
tion.
Saratoga, Aug. 25-Thomas c. PIatt
yesterday morning refused positively to
PERMIT the use of his name in connection
with the guDernatorial nomination, and
said hc would not accept If nominated
When Platt entered the hotel dining.room
he saw famiiton Fish seated at table
He walked over. put his hand on Fish d
shoulder, and said: Fish, l am not in
the race, that il positive and final Get
Oh your harness now and fight hard; you
people who are candidates will have to
light your own battles" In some way the
Aldridi;c people had received an intima-
ton OF Platts final decision and they,
too, We're jubilant and Immediately es-
| tablished claims Of victory. When Platt
eturned to his cottage he consented to
talk with the correspondent of the Asso.
view:
Absolutely VII! Not Make the Race.
You may say that l have not at any
time withdrawn from my original posi-
ton Of declination If the nomination. NY
| statement to the Associated Press still
stands. am not n candidate, and l will
not, under any circumstances. accept the
| Nomination. This can not be made too
| strong"
But, Mr. Plat, suppose, following the
example OF the state Democratic conven-
ton oi 1891, the convention is staiupeded
for you!"
Plat said, with much deliberations: Il
don think there Is anybody i'll the Re-
pubiican convention that meets today who
Will present my name when l have said
| no"
But, assuming there is such one,
| Mr. Platt. persisted the correspondent.
Il should decline the nomination under
any and all circumstances" emphatically
responded the leader
Opening of the state Convention.
When the Republican sta,e convention
was called To order at l2:22 p. III. ycster-
day Pla,J was one of the first to enter
lie was received with q tornado of ap-
plausc that shook the building, while the
band played Hail to the Chief" Frank
Black was the temporary chairman and
made "A brief address, covering the issues
Of the campaign. The preliminary bust
ness was promptly completed and recess
taken to ) y. IN, at which hour it reas-
scmbicd. The committee report for the
first time in thirty years excluded War.
ner Miller from state Republican con-
| NyntIuu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26
DINNER WITH HILL CONES OFF.
Candidate Bryan Puts in m Eventful Day
In New York.

Albany. Aug. 26.-The second day Of
William J. Bryan's TIP westward from
the seciusion OF Red Hook was an
evenUul one. crowded with a variety
Of incidents Of travel. including a pic
turesque reception at a summer hotel
"a stirring speech TO q crowd OF workmep
al the town OF kingston. and culm,.
mating In "a great meeting at Albany.
where the candidate spoke to a crowd
estimated at from 1000 to 10000 people
packed in the city hall square under
the shadow OF the state house. Before
this demonstration Mr.. and Mrs Bryan
eat down to a dinner with Senator Hill
and prominent Albany Democrats at
"Wolfert's Roost." whittier they were
driven directly from the station, where
a strcg-luuged crowd came near to
mobbing them on their arrival. Those
who met the Democratic candidate and
his wife at Hills much discussed din
ner were: Supreme Court Judge Cady
Eerrick and wife: Louis n. Pratt the
collector OF customs and wife: Norton
Chase. chairman Of the city Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

Hoke Smith Tells What Are His Plans for
the Future.

Washington. Aug. 26.-Secretary
Hoke Smith briefly outlined his plans
in an interview yesterday. He said !:
81 will retire from office on Sept. /.
and it is my purpose to return to At
lanta at once. My resignation was due
alone to the fact that 1 intend to sup
port Bryan and Sewall. ] have always
voted the regular Democratic ticket
and shall make no exception this year.
1t is my purpose to devote my time to
the practice of law and to my private
business. l have. however, signiiied
my willingness to make two or three
speeches in Georgia for the state and
national ticket. but the time necessary
to the resumption of attention to my
professional and private business will
not permit me to enter actively into
the campaign outside my own state
Governor Francis. Secretary Smiths
successor. will reach Washington
some time before Tuesday and is now
closing up his affairs in Missouri. He
has already formally signified his readl
mess to qualify on the LIST proximo,
when the resignation of Mr.. Smith
takes effect The latter will leave i'm
mediately for the south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-26

The iIcrkin-r Statesman Called a Traitor.
bat Gets o. Hearing.

The Hcrhin-r Statesman Called Traitor.
bat Gets O. Hearing.
This IJis,.d the row Of the convention.
Misses, cheers and ycils OF dcrision. Get
ont, .ou don't belong here, ;" you are IL
traitor. etc. came cries from the gnl-
lcrics. Pindcmonium arose and the chair
mans gaycl was almost useless to quell
1t. Then Otto Irving Wise, of New York,
made himself heard above the din. Il
object To Miller speaking. He is not on
the roll nf the convention" Then again
the row arose. The gal cries yelled in de.
rision and again called names. The sup
portcrs Of Saxton and Roberts chccrcd as
IA challenge To this element. and for few
minutes Miller stood silent in this storm
of dcri-iun and applause.
In a lull in the tumult the chairman
said, dcrisivcly: from what county does
the gentleman Gomez And his sarcasm
was greeted with cheers. and 4 renewal OF
Kisses and cheers. Down in the front
there was Plat, his brows knitted. He
started 10 get to his feet In an instant
there was "A calm and in his low voice he
was heard To say: Mr.. Chairman, hope
and move that the gentleman he heard ~
Organization and differentiation Joined
in the applause that followed this clever
coupe, and the gavcl of the chairman
finally succeeded in restoring order.
Miller then spoke in defense of his posi-
ton, thanking Platt at the outset for Sc.
curing him u hearing.
" hen Miller finished he was heartily
appIiudcd. and cries of "Milier's all
right and What's the matter with Mil.
lcr:' showed that the speech had been Of
some effect The convention, however.
adopted the report, and Miller retired to
the spectators seats. Tho organization
committee reported Stewart l. Woodtord
for permanent chairman and he made a
speech. The platform was then reported
and adopted. 1t is a standard Republican
declaration. The committee on resolu.
tions declined 10 incorporate n resolution
presented by representatives of the a Il.
A. and the National League for the Pro
lection " American Institutions prnpos.
| ing n sixteenth amendment TO the const..
tuition Of the Cnitct states prohibiting
the aiding Of secular institutions with
unds derived from taxes.
Balloiing for candidates was then be-
gun. Two ballots We're taken without re-
| suit-Aldridgc and Fish leading-and the
convention adjourned to today.