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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
An Old Time Flood.

"Od time" winters usually bring old
time floods. In searching among some
kept papers," recently, the LEADER scribe
unearthed the following memoranda:
''Preparation Point-Nov. 3. II: johnny
Smith, Black Horn, White Face and two
other G"os Ventres, camped here last
night. At my request Black Horn told
the story of the great flood that came
down from the North about four hundred
years ago. Black Horns story was real
fstic, though Johnny's Interpretation NAV
have given 1t much of its coloring. Will
make further inquiry among Gros Ventres
before writing OUT
All after inqriry among the Gros Ven
ire record keepers. confirmed the "handed
down" as given by Black Horn Age had
not divided the time of the overflow with
the present day in such lapse of years,
so this flood had not reached legendary
lines but would respectfully como under
the trying occurrences of great, great
grandfather days of the river Gros ventres.
The Gros Ventres Indians are better at
describing incidents than computing the
chronology of time which separates occur
rences, but fully 400 years have passed
since the big snow came that melted
in the late spring and the water lay upon
these plains so deep that the Mouse river
ox-bow became great sea that found out
let on the breaks of the Missouri, thence
down to the Gulf. Some supposed
convulsions in Arctic seas may have forced
tidal wave down toward Hadson's Bay
thence pushed across dividing lands sub
merging everything in it's way.
The Sioux name for the Gros .ventres
translated into English, is-"The Pe ,ple
Where From?" On the other hand the
3ros Ventre's own name like that of the
Arlcarees, signify that they are sTHE
People," At the time of the deep snow
that fed the Arctic sea surge, they lived in
five villages, the principal of which wa
at the junction of the Winteriny and
Mouse rivers. In this camp was an old
medicine man who had prophetic gifts
He had dreamed that great food of wa.
ters would come down from the north, and
that the only land left dry would be the
high buttes about the Dog Dsa range.
For tho most part, the old fellows dream
OF warming was laughed at but few of
the faithful followed him over to the Dog
Den, and the buttes further south now
known as Prophets Mountain. Those
that remained in the Mouse. river valley
we're caught up BY the food and drowned.
A village on Heart river vas in part saved
bY the activity pf the terrified villagers,
BY reaching the high bluffs south of Little
Heart river. Since that date the Gros
Ventres are more chary of prophetic
warnings.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
he Safe.

1t will do no harm to warn people living
near or on bottom lands to look sharply
out for the next two weeks and see that
ueither themselves nor their stock are
caught in the impending food. Waves
of water twenty to thirty fact high have
been known to sweep over the bottoms,
without previous warning. This would
be caused by the forming and breaking
o. ice gorges further up the river. It will
require very little more attention or exer-
ton to be on the safe side,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, In
County Of Mclean SIS Probate

In the matter OF the estate of Alfred 5. Shell
don, insane.
Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance Of
an order of the Probate Court of Mel can county
State Of North akota, made on the e2nd day OF
March, A. ID. eighteen hundred and ninety
seven, in the matter Of tho estate Of Alfred 5.
Sheldon, late OF the town of Washurn, County of
Mclean. State OF North Dakota, insane, the un-
dersigned Joseph Mann, administrator of said
insane. will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash, In the town OF Washb,,rn on
Saturday the 9th day OF April. a ID. 1917. at 2
O'Clock, p, M, at the court house in said Mclean
county. the following personal property to-wit:
Two mules; one span Of horses; one COW ana
calf; one steer two years old one yearllng steer:
one colt; one sec of harness; one pair Of bob
sleds; one puverizcr and other farming inpe-
ments aad other articles too numerous to men
tom ANY psrsoH 10 wants to purchase any Of
the articles above mthtf6ned caneaor SO by. call
iny on tue above administrator.
Dated this 22nd day of March, 1897.
JOSEPH MANN, Administrator.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
OFFICIAL.
OFFICIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MCLEAN COUNTY.
Special Meeting.

WAsHBuRN, N p, March 20, 1897.
Present, full Bof. u
The following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, By All act of the Fifth Legisla-
tive Assembly commission was cre-
ated to settle, adjust and com prom
Use certain delinquent Northern Pa
citic land taxes, and
Whereas, The Northern Pacific Railroad
has delinquent land taxes in Mclean
county for certain years; and
Whereas, The commission has signified q
desire to have representative of
Mclean county present at their meet
ing at Bismarck, Tuesday, March 23,
1897; therefore be it
Resolved. That Ole B. Wing. is hereby
appointed as such representative
with power to act on behalf of Mclean
connty in reference to adjusting,
settling and compromising such de-
linquent taxes of the Northern Pacif-
ic Railroad company; and, be it fur
ther
Resolved. That the said representative is
vested with the powers that the board
of county commissioners would have
in the adjusting. settling and com
promising of such delinquent taxes
and it ia hereby agreed that the
board of county commissioners will
abide by and endDrs, the action ia.
ken by such representative in the ex-
ercise of his authority.
The following bills we're allowed:
Erick Anderson, making coetin and dig.
ging grave for A. L. Staff, $3.50.
Axel Nelson, Turning lumber for cof1in
for A. L. Staff, $4.2O.
On motion tho auditor was authorized
to extend on the 1897 tax list all lands
which in his judgment are subject to tax.
alton.
On motion the Board adjourned tu
meet April s.
AUGUST E. JOHNSON,
County Auditor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Notice for Bids.

NOTICE is hereby given that scaled bids
will be received by the Treasurer of Cas-
selman School District lon Section 10,
Township $50, Rarge "a, in Mclean
county, N. d., until Monday, March 29th,
1897. at noon for furnishing the material
and building school house In said dis
trict. Plans AMI specifications may be
seen at the Office of the school treasure,
on Section 10, Township 150, 2s',so 1l. ii
said district. The board reserves the rigi.'
to reject any and all bids. By order o.
the school board.
JOHN PINER, Clerk
Gated Marsh4th, 1887,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Old Time Social.

The ladies of Washburn will give an
old time social in the school house on
Thursday evening April lst, for benefit of
school. There will be an art display
which would be we'll worth seeing and
" i'll cost only Is cents. O5her entertain
will be furnished, such as recitations, etc.
Come every body
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
AMMO U N { M E Mt.

I announce tospatrons old and new and to the
public generally, that keepIeverything in
the line Of GROCERIES and DRY GOODS
Boots nd shoes and allkinds of foot veal
TO be found In first class store. The Goods
that show YOU, and want you to buy are
fresh and first class .zI keep no other kind.
Call, examine, satisfy yourself and purchase
your needs. Sign Of the CHEAP CASH
STORE Axel Nelson"
Pro % .ietOr
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Bismarck Tribune: John Ostlund has
been arrested again on compliant OF Mrs.
Bartholomew, on charge OF cruelty to
animals. He was Yesterday (Vedues-
day. held to the district court by Juseice
Tibbils. This is the second time he has
been arrested and held for trial foe the
same offense.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Any citizen Of the United States may
file in the patent Office claim to par
tial invention. stating that be has not
yet completed itand praying protection
until he shall have had time to brig it
to perfection.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Report of Washburn School for Tern
Ending March 22nd, 1897.

Ending March 22nd, 1897.
Forty-six scholars enrolled.
The highest on department roll: Anton
Larson, Clara Larson. Clara Pet. rson'
Bessie johnson. Sadie Eskes, Willie Smith
Alma Wahl, John Johnson, Alice Eskes
John Oberg, Oscar Oberg, George Eskes
Laura Gustaffson.
Those who did not miss one day of
school: Alma, Wahl, Clara Peterson, An
ton Larson, Gladly Forbes. ,Wilber Hauge-
berg, Sadie Eskes, Harry Wahl, Robert
Smith, Willie Smith.
Mrs. E. WELSH, Teacher.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

The Washburn & Bismarck mail ser.
vice and express line has changed hands.
John Ostlund drops out, and Harry Gal
loway an old time Blsmarcker will finish
up the contract.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Miss Jennie Herreu will teach the spring
term at Sverdrup school No. 1. Term
commencing April 18th.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

= Nelse Herrid, Gus Berg and Ole Ever
son we're LEADER callers this week. They
expect to pull their stock through with
out loss. Hay is short but have some
good straw piles left.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Eatoful.

Fateful.
Mr. Hardlot-One thing, our son
John can never bore his wife by telling
aer what fine cook his mother was.
Mrs. Harilot-What do you meanp
Mr. Hardlot-He can never forget
that bis old father died from dyspepsia.
-Kansas City Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Cut rates on the 500. You can go from
St. Paul Minot to now for $3.50. Will
only last week or so, however.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
STATE OF NORTHSDAKOTA,)
County of Mclean County Court.

In the matter OF the estate OF !.
William Hathaway Notice Of
deceased. partition.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Commissioners. that having been appointed by
the County Court OF the county Of Mclean,
State of North Dakota. for the purpose of parti-
tioning among those entitled thereto, the follow
ing described real estate to wit
All of Section three (3), in Township enc hun
drctl and forty six, d46), of Range eightythrer.
(Sa,. west 5th =. NJ; said land being situated
in the county of Mclean. State of North Dako-
ia: they will meet for that purpose at the Office
of the County judge in Washburn, N. u, on Sat
urday the 18th day of April, A. d. 1897, at 9
O'Clock, p. M, at which time and place all per-
SONS interested are requested to be present.
Dated this 10th day Of March. A. D. 1897.
DAVID CARLSON,
LOUIS ANDERSON,
THOMAS LANGBELLE,
Commissioners,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

C. F. Huston, Turtle Lake, drove over
to Washburn, Thursday. He reports stock
over that way commencing to die where
feed is running short. Charley BolloW s
had already lost 20 head.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Com missioner Rohrer, Mrs, Rohrer and
Their two bright little boys. were visitors
in Washburn Sunday and Monday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Judge Winchester's daughter, Edith,
was married this week to Frank Conklin,
Of jamestown.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

John Young, representing Mannhaven
parties was buying wheat in Mclean
County, this week.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Farmer Wogaman, Anton and Joseph
Heilingur from the Hancock nelghbor-
hood, marketed lot of fat porkers to
Bismarck and Mandan this week. Report
the market very dull.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Reports of an unsavory character are
current regarding affairs at Ebowoods.
Nothing definite, but : imp plicatiops are
general
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Billy Carroll one'of Minot's most pop
ular citizens. was visitor in Washburn
Sunday. coming around by train to Bis
marck. Mr.. Carroll said the Great North
ern road was kept open IN better shape
regular through this State than either the
500 or N. P.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
j. A. Burgum, of Conkllng, was doing
business at the county capital, Friday.

The Session Laws of the Fifth Legisla-
tive assembly are out. Send 81 to Bis
merck Tribune for COPY.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Treasurer Mann made trip to Lake
T'hnl and back. this week. Mrs. John
Merry accompanied him over and Miss
San1v returned with him. He pronounced
the ,ads miserable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Local News.

Local News.
Snow melting slowly.
Roads getting bad again.
Be on hand at the Social. April lst
No water on the Missour1's ice here to
speak of. Will come soon, though.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
The Mystery Solved.

The mysterious finding of the bones
near an alley back of the Atlanta house
has been solved. A plumber states
that about fonr or five years ago he
had occasion to connect closet up
with the sewer and in digging the
ditch he found a coffin
with the remains of dead
person. The bones were removed and
after the pipes connecting with the
sewer had been made the bones were
put back in the ditch aud covered up,
The coffin when found was an old one
and had been buried for years. This
was the find of the bones that was
made last Friday afternoon on Mrs.
Hull's place.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
The Days Doings in Brief
From the World.
FOR AFTERNOON SERVICE
Many Events That Occur During Day
are Told Promptly by the Herald.
Much News of Interest to the Read
ers of This Paper.
The Miners Strike.

FAIRMONT, Va, August 9.-There is
no change in the strike situation here
today. No miners have gone out.
WHEELING, w. Va. August The
Moundsville miners struck today and
marched to Glendale. where they in
duced the Glendale Coal company g
miners to quit. No trouble is report
ed.
PITTsBURG, August 9.-Many of the
Oak Hill miners were ready to go to
work when strikers marched up the
road leading to Tipple shortly after 4
O'Clock this morning headed by a fife
and drum corps. Opposing arguments
that followed their arrival made the
vicinity of the mine livelier than ever.
Miners were left to chose between re-
ceiving their two weeks pay tomorrow
or the loss of it, by standing with the
strikers. 1t took the miners a long
time to decide. but finally the strikers
won and they marched back to camp
more triumphant than ever before.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09

A very peculiar situation will con-
front Harry A. .Rucker, negro barber,
appointed collector of internal revenue
for Georgia, when he assumes Office
Of more th N 100 clerks. storekeepers,
gaugers, etc, sll are white, and all,
or nearly all, have decided not to work
under negro They are safe in their
jobs if they want them, for the civil
service laws cover them. Chief De-
pu y John Norton said he would get
out of one door when Rucker came in
the other on Monday. Business men
baviug dealings with the office are
much concerned over the prospect of
having to deal with all black and in
experienced officials. Rucker is over
whelmed with applications from
negroes for work. ..
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
TOntine-What is it?

If you KNOW, that's all right. But
if you only THINK you know, then ask
Newman about it. He sells tOntines,
aud he will apply the tontine feature
to any kind OF policy you want.
Some people like tonti1e policies; some
don't. Suit yourself. ]. don't cost u
cent to add the tontine feature. You
pay your money and you take your
chOice-lOntine or nOn-tontine, the
premium is the same.
No use dealing with novices or pa
tronizing second-rate companies while
Newman is here representing the old
est and best. Other companies may be
GOOD: everybody knows the Mutual
Life is the BEST 1t costs just the
same 10 insure IN The Mutual Life as
in other companies, as all charge the
same rate. Then why not choose THE
BEST? Think of it.
NEWMAN-Mutual Life.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
THE KLONDYKE GRAZ
The Rush to the New Gold Fields is
Still Increasing.


SEATTLE, August 9.-The railroads
are running all trains in here in sec
tions to accommodate the mendous
increase of travel on account of the
Klondyke rush. The steamer Wilt
matte sailed for ST. Nichols this morn
ing with an even Thousand passengers.
The barge Ajax and tug started yes
terday with a cargo of four hundred
horses for pack trains.
MONTREAL, August 9.-American
miners who go into the Canadian sec
tio1 of the Yukon gold fields will be
confronted by two British maxim guns
in the hands Of the mounted police.
This is the decision of the dominion
government and the two guns will leave
Victoria Saturday next. The excuse
is that the government is determined
to leave nothing undone to maintain
law and order and enforce the regula-
tions.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
Insurgents Attack Havana,

HAVANA. August 9.-The insurgents
have attacked Havana and the Spanish
we're obliged to retrea: from La Cnor-
rera, a suburb, with heavy loss. The
Spanish yesterday tried to dislodge
the insurgents without success. The
insurgents are encamped near the city
aud have notified the Spanish they will
attack and destroy Mariana in fifteen
days. They also warn non-combatants
to withdraw from the town.
DR.. Zertucho, the betrayer OF An
tonic Maceo, has been released by Cen
eral WeVler.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
American in a Portuguese Prison.

NEW YORK, August 9.-News has
reached here of the Imprisonment at
Cape de Verde, in q dungeon by the
Portuguese authorities. of Samuel E.
Appleton, an American, on charge of
trying to release an American whom
he believed to be unjustly imprisoned.
Appleton is highly respected and a
well known business man of consider
dent of this city. Steps will be taken
Immediately to procure his release.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
The Veterans are Celebrating.

WILSON'S CREEK, Mo-, August o.
Veterans from Iowa, Kansas, Texas,
Missouri and Arkansas are gathering
here to cele brate the anniversary of
which the troops from these states par
ticllarly distinguished themselves
This was one of the most important
battles in the west during the war.
The cele bration will con tinue through
out the week
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
The Mexican papers are respons

The Mexican papers are RESPONSE
BILE for the story thata we'll known
actress of this city went for her custo-
mary bath few days ago, and in five
mir utes from the time she entered the
water emerged again with complex
ion tnat would have been the pride of
an African princess. The bath house
was turned upside down, figuratiyelv
sleaking, in the efforts to get phy-
slcian. The explanation was simple.
The young lady, who was taking a
sulphur bath, is accustomed to use a
creme which contains a strong solu-
tion of.zinc. The combination of zinc
and sulphur YVES more than the elem
ents could stand and the patural effect
followed. IL required series OF ebu-
luton to restore the young lady to her.
self.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09

A dispatch from Washington states
that Governor McCOrd has instituted
suit against the New York World for
libel. The governor. though desirous
Of returning TO Arizona at The earliest
moment, will remain a week or so on
business connected with his suit. The
publications of t World contained
among other matters damaging allega-
tions made by Briogman and Gardner
in their appearance before the )mmit-
tee. These related to McCUrd's career
in Wisconsin. Other of the World g
publications reiterated the allegations
contained in the Arizona affidavits.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
LUETGERT'S TRIAL.
1t Will be one of the Most Famous in
the Records of the Courts.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, August 9.-The GRIM
inal court building and its approaches
were packed this morning with people
of mo, bid tendencies in anticipation of
the opening of the trial of Adolph
Luetgert, the millionaire sausage man
ufacturer and who is charged with
numbering his wife and disposing of
the body in a cauldron of acid. 1t will
be one of the most sensational murder
trials that has ever taken place in this
country and additional interest will
attach to the developments from the
fact that the case of the state is pure
ly circumstant In nutshell the
case of the commonwealth is that
Luetgert and his wife were on bad
terms, that he lured her into his fac
tory, either murdered her first and
placed the body in the vat or threw
her in bodily while alive and that ow-
ing to the nature OF the contents no
thing is l. fl to tell the tale save a few
fragments of corroded metal that ac-
cording to the prosecution were once
buttons or jewelry worn by the al
legged victim.
The case for the commonwealth will
mainly rest ON scientific evidence, while
for the defense witnesses will be pro-
duced who will swear that they have
seen and talked with the woman since
the date of her alleged death. In fact
many who know her believe that she
will furnish q dramatic ending of the
trial by appearing in person in the
court room. States Attorney Deneen
said today that the hearing would last
fully six weeks. Tue state has sixty
witnesses and it has taken half dozen
craftsmen to prepare the maps and
charts needed to elucidate their evil
dence. William A. Vincent, ex-chief
justice of New Mexico, is the leading
counsel for the accused man. The tes-
timony of Professors Delafontaine and
Haines will add new chapter to
scientific investigation, as their expert
ments have demonstrated tn at an alkali
solution such as used in Luetgert's fac |
tory will decompose flesh rapidly and |
10 disintegrate the bone that it will |
at the slightest touch.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
Was Ashamed of Her Son.

QUITMAN, Ca, August 9.-Idolh
Powell Banks, wife of a wealthy cotton
planter is in the county jail charged
with numbering her son Albert. She
confessed and said she wanted to be
hanged as soon as possible. She said
the boy was ugly and lacking in intel
ligence and she was ashamed to have
him grow to manhood. While passing a
pond she threw him into the water.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
A Scientific Gathering.

DETROIT, Mich, August 9.-The
worlds leaders in science fully one
thousand in number, are gathered
here today under the auspices of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science. 1t is the forty-sixth
annual conference of this notable or
ganization and a quarter of century
has elapsed since it last Assem- bled in
the City by the Straits.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09

The department at Washington has
wired w. B. Childers, U. S district
attorney. irs' s'ructions to appeal the
Rio Gl ande dam case Silver City In
dependent 1t does seem that New
Mexico is cursed with enough draw
backs to prosperity through deficient
throwing blocks in the way of progress
by dragging her most important source
OF life into the courts-her water sup
ply-Optic..
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-08-09
Bringing Down the Dust.

TACOMA, Wash ngton, August "a
Letter has been received from Mrs.
Chester Adams which says that one
man is now on his way down from Daw-
son c. .ty with 1924, 900 in gold dust. Ac-
cording to the letter the next steamer
from ST. Michaels, due in San Fran
cisco August Goth, will bring out at
least So, 100000