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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27

Mrs. Jessamine Slaughter Burgum.
formerly of Bismarck, but now post
mistriss Of Conkling, Mclean county, has
for the third time Leen elected vice presi-
dent for North Dakota of the Woman's
National Protective association, whose
headquarters arc at Wizards hotel, WASH
ingtOn, u. C.-Bismarck Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27

Mckinley, protection and reciprocity is
a~fh0asnner which every true republican
~ asked to display where the battle for
political supremacy is foremost. McKin
ley'syictory will be q damper to idleness.
1t will assure the American wage Garner
American employment at American
wages. The money question is to be re-
c-pted as secondary.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27
NOTICE TO LADIES.

BE SURE AND SEE the nice line of
Milinary Goods at Mrs. John Sattcrlund's
after Apri! 25th, at Washburn, North
Dakota.
I have just returned from the East with
a large line of Ladies trimmed Hats, and
ChildreEs Hats and Caps, and I can give
sou. better prices than ever, I will keep a
good stock in Washburn and invite you
to call and see them. Mrs. Il. LAMB.
Bismarck. N. d
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27

Marquis deMorcs, of Medora fame,
who cut such a great s~ath--with his
money! the early settlement of west
prn Dakota, was killed recently while
trespassing in the African interior.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.

N1JfICL UT TINAII IlUVF.
LAND OFFIcEAT BISMARCK, n. d., June 1, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the foil wing
named settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before Clerk of
Court. for Mclean County, ut Washburn, N. d.,
on July 18th. 1896, viz.
FRANCIS. Z. GATES,
for the Lots 3-4-7 and s, Section 10, TOwn.l hip
147. Range 81.
Sic names the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: II
Joseph Mann and Laurence Cassclman. Of
Washburn, N. d., and John j. Robinson and
Lewis House, Of Coal Harbor, NJ d..
f.. LAME, Receiver.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27

Home is the abiding place of true
popularity. 1t IS a never failing sign.
Give Us a man who has the moral support
and good will of the community in which
he resides, and invariably you have an
honest and upright mana man whom
you can safely entrust everything with.
both private and public. At the recent
school election in the city of Minot j. S.
Murphy received thirty.eight votes to
Dan McColnan sixty-eight. [stee!e
Ozone please copy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27

Editor Wood, of the Steele Ozone, is
the first republican editor in the state TO
noun that he and his influence will
not be used in promoting the interests of
the disciples of the yellow metal. He
challenges the right Of the republican
party to depart from a principle to which
it has been welded so long and to which
it has pledged it's adherence IN go many
national platforms; and as they have
taken their stand. he takes his, and bios
the pasty nationally speaking--God-
speed inswhat he deems must eventually
be inevitable ruin .and;disaster.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27

We are in receipt of Senator Hans.
brough's speech opposing the issuance OF
national bonds without consent of con.
gress. 1t is a mastery effort and demon.
strates conclusively that i'll Senator Hans.
brough the American yeomanrv have a
champion in whose hands their individual
interests will fare well. This speech liz re.
ceiving faxorable mention by tho press OF
the country, and it is not infrequentl,
that it is termed 'as the best and mos,
stirring delivered on the sub
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27
>S~

The record of Senator Hansbrough in
the late congress has been au active one.
He has done more ork shan the other
representatives of the state put together.
Hunter Herald.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

A Delegate Convention OF the Republicans OF
Mclean County, is hereby called to meet at til.
court house in the town Of Washburn, on sat,
urday July 18th. 1876, ut the hour OF Q O'Clock
-. m., for the purpose Of selecting three dele
gates tn represent the Republicans OF Mclean
County In the Republican State COnvt ntion tn
he held Mt Grand Forks on the 2:nd day OF
July, 1895, to place In nomination candidates for
for the various State Offices.
Also for the purpose OF selecting Q Delegates
to represent the Republicans of Mclean County
In the Republican Judicial Convention OF the
Sixth Judicial District to be held at u time and
place hereafter named by the chairman OF til
Republican Judicial Committee OF said Sixth
Judicial District.
Also, to elect Two Delegates to to repre-
sent McLcan County at the 2Gth Legislative
Republican Convention at Minot to he called iy
the chairman OF tho Legislative Committee of
said District.
Cauc,lscs will be held in the various precincts
as hereinafter enumerated ON Saturday July 18th
1896, between the hours OF I tod O'Clock, p. H.,
on said day, the committee recommends voting.
he done lc done Nv ballot. the basis of repre-
scntation III said County Convention is the aver
age Of votes cast for Member Of Congress and
Governor, in Mclean County ut the general
election Of 1891: giving Que Delegate for each i
Republican votes or major friction thereof, cast
for the officers named at sad election.
The various precincts shall! be defined and sE-
titled to representation rs follows:
list Com, District -Wasllburi. IL Delegates.
md Com. DiStrict-Cml %Iiarh0r. q Delegates.
3rd COn. District Turtle Lake. 3 Delegates.
Tie cauctscS will he held ut tile court house
iii Waslhurn; at school lo,,sr in Coal %Ilarbor,
uuu ut pOStO!ir ut turtle Lake.
The County Committee recommends s. a. l'al-
cOner, and Ole t;i:!diu to act rs Judges ut the
Washburn raucuscs. and Joseph Anderson and
David Carlson act as Judges at Coal Ilarbor,
and Henry Ran trl>, and Frank G. Norluu!st act
as Judges ut Turtle Lake
Tho Committee will act as IL committee on
Credentials and pass. upon Tie right OF those
entitled to participant inthc preliminary organ
ization and will meet for this purpose in the
court house ut Washbnrn in July nth. lSMi, ut
10 O'clOck, In the forenoon of said nth clay of
July 1876.
lsyordcr of the Republican Central Committee
AT McI..lnC County. dated at Washbirn, North
l'aknta, the 18th OF June, 1896.
John Sntt.rlund, Chairman.
John j. Robinson. Secretary.
Joseph Anderson, T..
s. A. Falconrr,
Henry Bartels,
Charles y. Staiey,
Ole Evtrson,
Ole Gradin.
John Satterlund. Member of the 9Th
judicial District Committee.
nIre"ce Casselman,
g.. l.. Robinson,
j.. =. Peterson.
Members of 29th Legislative Committee
In Oklahoma where women enjoy the
franchise-a cut Of IL hen instead of Il
rooster is used as a high-sisn of victory
when women carry the day.
The record of Senator I1ansbrough in
tho late congress has been an active one.
He has lone more " ork han the other
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-06-27
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John Satterlund. Member of the 9th
judicial District Committee.

In Oklahoma where women enjoy the
fr%anchise-a cut Of II hen instead of a
rooster is used MS a high-sign of victory
when women carry the day.
The sun., 1896-08-26
KANSAS DEMOCRATS.
They Want National Candidates to he
Named at Indianapolis.

TOPEKA. Kan. Aug. 25.-The gold Demo-
cratic State Convention to elect delegates to the
National Convention at Indianapolis on Sept. =,
met in Representative Hall at O'Clock this
afternoon. About 100 prominent Democrats
from different parts of the State were in
attendance.
The Convention chose Thomas P. Fenlon
of Leavenworth for Chairman. A plat
form was adopted in which the principles
promulgated at Chicago by the Demo-
cratic National Convention were de-
carsd to be un-Democratic. and Grover
Cleveland and his Administration were en-
dorsed in most fattering terms. Delegates at
large and district delegates TO the National Con-
vention were elected.
The Chairman was authorized to appoint
an Executive Committee to take complete
charge OF the campaign in Kansas for the
national Democratic party, and to nominate
candidates for electors in case candidates for
PresIdent and Fice-President are nominated at
Indianapolis. and a Stale ticket II IL seems best.
The delegation to Indianapolis was instructed
to work and vote for the nomination OF Presi-
dental candidate, and oppose the adoption OF
platform without naming the candidates.
The sun., 1896-08-26

and several hundred persons surrcunded the
rear car. from the back platform OF which the
Boy Orator cast loose more talk
At this station the Old tortplaln oanu. Mnlon
had been in Albany. entered the Bryan
car and gave concert The sNaoL'Ns tweaanJ,n'Ts
with music, and. as the strains OF Annie
Laurie drowned the rumble OF the train. u was
Whispered. or rather reported. through the car
1.-THE band did not hear ~ that there was gold
bug conspiracy afont to kill the candldate.
At PAlatine Bridge. Old Fort Plain. Little
rails, the Boy Orator scattered more inpeuhRe
among crowds varying from 100 tn 500 In num-
Der. At Warner Miller's home. Herkimer,
about 1000 persons were at the station.
As whole, they were not very entnuelhsto,
put they succeeded In making enough noise TO
be repaid by few words.
There was some cannonading during the ston
and good deal OF Greek fire was burned.
Utica was reached at L :lb O'Clock. A thou
sand people were at the station but they we're
not demon -trRtive.
A squad OF police escorted Mr.. and Mrs Bryan
TO Baggs's Hotel, In front of which. in the
square, platform had been erected
About 10000 persons were waiting for the
Boy Orator. but as the applause when the size of
the Assem- hlage was considered. that greeted
him showed. curiosity and not love OF free silver
had gathered them together.
The Boy Orator had not been speaking Tor
more than a minute when large portion
Of the platform. on which about twenty men
were standing. gave away.
For moment there was great confusion and
the speaker took q recess. Several ambulance
calls were sent out, but II was quickly learned
that no one had been injured.
The orator then continued. His other speeches
OF the day covered all the points In THIS. MI.
They will leave for Syracuse at T:l5 A. NJ. to-
morrow.
The sun., 1896-08-26
PoPoCRA7IC LITERATURE.
Tho Literary Burenu IL Now Ready TO
Distribute Tons OF It.

Tho Literary Burenu IL Now Ready 60
Distribute Tons OF It.
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 25.-At conference to-
day between Senator Faulkner. Chairman OF
the Congress Campaign Committee, Congress
man James D.Richardson OF Tennessee. and Mr..
Clark Howell Of the Atlanta Constitution. the
Literary Bureau of the Popocratic campaign,
was installed. Mr.. Howell and Mr.. Richardson
were appointed last week by Chairman Jones
to conduct the work. Mr. Howell as Chief Of
the Bureau. and Congressman Richardson rs
assistant.
1t being impossible for Mr.. Howell to spend
this month in Washington, on account of the
State campaign In Georgia, Congressman Rich
ardson has consented to remain until Mr.. How
ell can come.
Senator Faulkner organized the Congress
Campaign Committee thoroughly some weeks
tributng campaign literature. At to-day's
conference II was agreed TO consolidate,
bureau with that of the Congress Cam paign
Committee and the corp of mailing clerks will
from thi. time on be pushed with the utmost
In speaking Of to-day's conference Mr; How
ell said to- night: THE work is thoroughly or
70 meet every reasonable demand for campaign
Thousands OF applications are being received
from the Eastern and middle Western States.
Senator Faulkner deserves great credit for
the Ss II soh the
Campaign Committee. and It has enabled
US to proceed at once with our work,
without the installation Of q new force. II Is
important that Charmen of State committees
and Democratic leagues and other organiza-
tions wishing literature should commun cato
with US at once. Indicating the character Of
literature desired.
We are prepared to supply campaign ma
terials with srecial reference tn the currency
question. to the bond issues. the income tax. ana
other matters OF like character.
Communications should he addressed either
to theCongress Campaign Committee or to the
literary bureau OF the Democratic headquarters
at the Wormley Hotel building.
Congressman Richardson will for the pre.e
ent, at end to any commun uncation that may be
addressed him to the Literary Bureau. and
nothing will be left undone to supply such lit
erRture as may be desired.
"Of course, the committee 10 not overbur-
dened with campaign funds. and for this reason
II will concentrate its attention. as far as possi
BILE, upon the doubtful States"
The sun., 1896-08-26

Cotter. Hyde Park; Thome. r. Cotter. Win.
Desmond. Waltham; William /. bunusiass
ter; @ William Everett. QuincS; Thoa9s,, J. J.
ford: George T. Keys. Pepperell: Harry VI.
Henry b. Little. New buryport; Letnder >prayUe
Fitchburg: George T. Mclaughlin. Sandw ra;
Marcus C. Merritt, Chelsea; Godfrey Nlrse
Boston: William Il. Plunkrtt. pit>f-,l; iaasi
L. PIendergast. Boston; Charles I. Ra son
North Adams: w. B. Rice, Quincy; Charles 6.
Saunders Lawrence; Charles c. >pelman'
Springfield: Eben s. Stevens Dudley; JG-epL l.
Sweet, Attleborn: Charles Warren. bed lam:
Frank II. Zab~iskie, Greenfield.
The regular business Of the Convention teiry
at an end. Col. John r. Fellows OF New Yo-E
was introduced amid applause. and addressed
the Convention. lie disrussed what h- rA..ei
the basic truths OF Democracy. The sueek-rre re.
viewed and refuted the arguments tnane by
free coinage men about the crime OF ls7a'
The name OF gorge Fred Williams. when men.
toned by Col. Fellows. was hissed
Col. Fellows closed at 2:55 amid great ap-
plause and q vote OF thanks was gwen him.
The Chairman read this telegram from tle
Maine State Convention:
Maine sends earnest greetings TO her mother
State and our sound-money Democracy 5otts
hands with yours in the glorious etFpri = pre-
serve our public credit. tn maintain Il. none.
tary standard. and to redeem Democracy from
the heretical RgRressions OF Populisln '
This was greeted with applause. and the Chair
was authorized 10 respond. The Convention
then ac cjourned.
The sun., 1896-08-26

Convention at Allentown. After the adoption
NJ The name sJeifersoniAn party" and the seieo.
tion of Presidential electors, the Convention NJ
3;30 o'clock adjourned sine die.
The platform said: -,, or
1--WE denv that allegiance 70 any party oL.
paniIation requires or will excuse our tupporss
of policies which we believe to be sNbverslVe oL
The Integrity and general welfare OF our country
ana dangerous to the perpetuity OF our GoNern-
I'VE are In favor Of firm. unyaryins main
tenance Of the gold standard. While We tavm
the most liberal use of silrer ,consistent WIZ ~
The enforcement of a gold standard. We are aD-
souteiy opposed to the free coinage OF silver
and 10 the compulsory purchase OF silver oui-
lion by the Government. .,,.h
I'VE declare there is no alternative Tor the
preservation OF Democracy other than the nom
ination by the National Demnctaur rm2.n rnmI2 VI
Convention assem- bled at Indianapolis OF Demo
cratic statesmen for President and Vice, iresl-
dent on a sound Democratic platform. ava totne
platform So adoptrd and the ticket so NOM
mated we pledge our loyal and unfalterine sup
puFtN
The sun., 1896-08-26
HIsCoHSIN GOLD MEN.
No Agreement TO the Advisahi,ity Of
Naming n State Ticket

MILWAUKEE. Aug. 25.-Gold Democratic
leaders from all parts of the State net in lead.
quarters at the Plsnkinton House las, uisht to
map out a programme for the Convention on
Wednesday. The hitch came on the question o.
the advisability of putting a state ticke; IL tie
field. and over this there was a heated debate
hat lasted for hours. Speeches were made by
Senator Villas. Gen. Bragg James u. Fl6rcsr,.
and J. ]. Hogan. Mr.. Villas and his followers
oppo-ed 10 State ticket Gen. Bragg IS
outspoken in urging that separate nouihA; 0us
to toroners. There was considerable feeling
and at one time the noise that flai-6 over tAe
transom indicated that everybody was taking
at once.
The conference adjourned shortly before mid.
night withou; having decided the question i
will be left TO the gold Stale Central Committee
which is TO be selected at Wed D esdRy'- C"lyen-
ton. A committee consisting OF Messrs Bragg
was appointed to arrange q programme O.
action for the Convention.
The sun., 1896-08-26
Morr,ssowa's souad.aoney Democrats.

MoRRIsTowH, n. j., Aus. 25.-The sound.
money Democrats held a conference in McAlTn
Hall last night Those present were Ea.sy
McClintock, Il. H. Walker. Jr.. Caruan F.
Randolph. w. F. Meredith, August Louen,tein.
r I. Caskey. Paul Revere. a. l., Revere I.
brown. Charlton \. Reed. d. II. Letk, !. r.
Fred II. De Coster. The political situation WAS
.;r .freIy discussed; The se1timen,s expressed
and a number said they would attend ths
nesday.
A committee was appointed TO organize Morris
county's DELEGATION and call meeting ~ thuse
Interested Immediately after the ad!oErnm II
Was also appointed to distribute sound 10 aey
literature and enroll the names OF democrats
opposed TO the ChICago platform. A u the sp"ak-
ers favored maintaining the distinctly Demo-
cratic CHARACTER OF the movement. Word was
reserved from absent Democrats eXpresslEE re-
gret at inability to be present
The sun., 1896-08-26
THE DASGER OF sILTER.
Proposed Action In Canada to Protect In
surance Policy Holders.

OTTAWA. Aus. e5.-With a view TO protecting
Canadian policy holders in American Insurance
companies. Senator Louehead to-day introduced
q bill in the Senate making provision foE tie
payment of matured policies on Canadians in
the legal tender OF this country. The bill pro-
vides that when money becomes payable Under
a policy issue. In favor Of resident Of CaaadA
II the company refuses to pay the uo1ey il
legal tender OF Canada, although tie policy
may stipu!a ate or imply the contrary. then the
license of the company may be withdrawn by
the Government. The act is 10 apply 10 al
policies. whether issued before after the psss-
ing of the act
The sun., 1896-08-26
MR.. MORRISON WoN'r RESIGN.
No Credence Given TO the Story that Ne
Wm support Rryan and SeWaIl.

WASHINGTON. Aug 25.-If William R. Nor
rison Of Illinois has any intention of resigning
President of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission in order to enter the campaign on be-
half OF Bryan and Sewall. as has been reported.
his associates on the Commission and his pri-
vate secretary have not received the slightest
information from Mr.. Morrison on the subject.
Mr.. Morrison il known as man who is not ret
icent as TO his views. The story of his probable
retirement is therefore pronounced as absolutely
Improbable.
MIR. Morrison himself Is not accessible. He
left here on Saturday last to escort his wife. who
is an invalid, to an island on the Massachusetts
coast. The roorback as to.his resignation was
started after he got out of reach.
The sun., 1896-08-26
v,e..pre.,deut stevenson 4. Canada.

CoLLISGwooD. Ont. Aug. 90. - A party OF
Americans consisting Of Vice-President Steven
son. Mrs. Stevenson and Miss Stevenson,
Judge william NJ. Springer of the United
States Circuit Court and Mrs. Spring
er. the Rev. II. w. Springer, Chaplain
of the United States Army, and Mrs. Springer,
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID. Lynch. of Washington
ID. C.. arrived here to-day from Mackinac on
the steamer Majestic.
They will remain until Thursday. when they
will leave on their return journey to Mack mac.
Tomorrow the party will be entertained by the
civic aul horities. Flags are flying on the prin-
cipal buildings in town In honor OF the visitors.
The sun., 1896-08-26
Florida Gold Democrats Meet.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Aug. 25.-Gold Demo
Gratis OF Florida held a State Convcnuoa to-
gay and elected delegates to Indianauuis. J.
ID; M w al was made Chairman OF the delrEailon'
ihe convention WAS attended by my dec.
Gstts from seventeen OF the forty-hVe ca .'es
from Jacksonville
resolutions were passed denounrEg The A!.
ea1o PLATFORM AS anarchistic and also iAFnttlt
u single gold standard
The sun., 1896-08-26
CailGornia at Indianapolis.

sAS FRANCISCO. Aug. 25.-The Sound 'D
democratic League OF California last ri"I
elected thirteen OF the eighteen delegates To- tte
entitled The remainine Gri"raf.- ,.,i hc
nhheu uy the l.os Angeles Sound money ln.N D,
ttsn'ic League Club. Col. John r. Irish w..' -e"l
the IAlif0rhia delegation.
The sun., 1896-08-26
K.n,aeLs's Henry George Out OF the Race.

PApUcAH. KY. Aug, 25.-Henry George free
silver candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Congress in this uhe First district, with
drew yesterday. This leaves the race between
Hendrick, " no wants tu succeed himself and
Whetler bimetallist Hendrick Is for gold. but
In other respects Stands hy the Chicago plat
form. Hewiil probably win.
The sun., 1896-08-26
Kentucky WOn't Present watterson's
Name.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Aug 25.-Kentucky will
hardly name Mr. Watterson for the PRESIDENCY
AZ the National Democratic Party Conyra'oH.
The delegates from this city have been il.irr.rt-
ed ior ex-Goy. :. b. Buckner Cor Vice Prr-}c,uL
anu IL would be Embarrassing 10 name CaHi!.
oates Tor both places on the ticket. Water
soh.s name will probably be presented py al
The sun., 1896-08-26
Ex-sESA1oR WHITE SPEAKS.
He Announces Hts Sympathy with the
Third Ticket Movement.

BALTIMORE. Aug. 25.-ln announcing today
that his sympathies were with the honest
money Democrats, who will hold mass meet
ing here tomorrow night ex-Uaitei States
Senator Whyte said:
trust there win be such q meeting vii
put IN evidence the fact that the old-l!ne De'aoc
faculty OF LAYING aside its prime pies a. one does
hannel garment when the weather gets hot-
Defeat for honest Democrats has no ,erro-s
They believe that the blood OF the martyrs Is
the seed Of the Church"
The sun., 1896-08-26
STAND FIRM, SAYS WATSON
Louisiana Pops VIII stick TO tho Georgian
Even II 1t Beats Bryan.

New ORLEANS, Aug. 25.-The Populsts of
the Fourth Congress district OF Louisiana. in
Convention at Natchitoches to-day. nominated
B: W. Bailey for Congress. The proposition TO
fuse with the Democrats on n joint electoral
ticket was voted down by a vote of 5s to 25. and
the rest OF the meeting was devoted mainly to a
Remuneration Of the Democracy.
A letter was received from Tom Watson
calling upon the Louisiana Populists to stick 10
him. and the sentiment of a majority of the
Convention was in favor OF this even II il
should beat Bryan.