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

The Philadelphia Press y ".A
Failure in Philadelphia is the caption
of an editorial in the Cleveland Leader
on the municipal ownership of gas
works. The Brooklyn Eagle in a SINH
lar spirit supports the argument
against municipal ownership by this
observations: We are informed that in
Philadelphia there is a deficiency in
the gas account every year which has
to be made by a tax upon the peo-
ple.' This u%nfavorable judgment Of
the pro%ftableness Of municipal gas
works has some vogue, and is the re-
suit Of erroneous influences based on
the fact that the gas bureau has re-
Gently been an applicant for a share
of the proceeds from both temporary
and permanent loans. The inference
is a very much mistaken one. The
Philadelphia gas works are a source of
profit to the city. They always have
been profitable, except for a brief
period Immediately after the reduction
of the price from $3.50 to 81 per thou
sand feet. This reduction caused a
slight defcienty at first, which was
more than made good by the increased
consumption which dollar gas brought
about. For the year 1895 the receipts Of
the Philadelphia gas bureau we're 49,
155. $50. The current expenses were g..
985. 513. This leaves a net profit OF
S17O, 443, of which $54,5S9 were ex-
pended in permanent improvements in
connection with the gas plant, and
Sis. 1854 were added to the revenue OF
the city available for other depart
ments. In addition to this the city got
its gas free to an amount which, If sold
Mt the usual rates. would have added
to the city treasury $63S.49
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
WHITNEY
The Senate Committee Praises the
State Expert Printer.

The Senate Committee Praises Ia
State Expert Printer.
st. Paul, March 1.-THE senate COM
mittee on printing. which has been
conducting an investigation. pursuant
to IL senate resolution adopted Feb.
16. in regard to the printing for the
various state departments, has finished
its work and will submit it's report to
the senate. Accompanying the report
Of the committee is a statement by
Expert Printer Whitney. showing the
deficiency in the printing fund. the
cause of the deficiency. the number of
state reports printed. their cost and
how the reports can be cut down and
the cost lowered. The committee COM
mends C. C. Whitney. state printing
expert. for the satisfactory, prompt
and energetic manner in which he has
conducted his office and also. for hav-
ing introduced an excellent system of
records. by means of which the trans
actions of the department are clearly
shown.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
PREACHER GOES WRONG.
SensatfOnn Disclosures in a Luthe
an punit at

Sensational Disclosures i'm a Luther
AN Pulpit at Winona.
Winonn. Mimi. March 17.-AnOther'
clergyman has gone wrong. and. as
too often is the case. Il woman is con-
nected with his downfall. At the morn
ing service at ST. Martins Lutheran
church Sunday. Rev. Philip Van Rohr
announced that Rev. NJ. j. Reick, who
had been assistant pastor under him
for more than a year past, had been
deposed from the ministry. as he had
disgraced the cloth. 1t seems the
clergyman had improper relations
with IL widow who belonged to the
church. Reick left Winona last Friday
and his present whereabouts are un-
known.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.
Short Session of the Scnate-Th
Tcamn I'm the H0nAe.

Short SesniOn of the Scnate-The
Tramp Nuisance in the House.
st. Paul. March 16.-Yeaterday'S SEES
sion of the senate was short and de-
void of interesting features. There
was a bare quorum present and out
side Of the Introduction of half Il dozen
bills little business worthy of note was
transacted. The following bills We're
intrOduced:
10 appropriate $4,000 annually for
three years to provide for reclaiming
lands in Carlton and Itasca counties;
relating to the board of county COM
misSiOners of Winona county; to pro-
vide for the transcripts OF evidence in
district court trials: relating to lien OF
attorneys: to regulate common car
rierS.
The house put in almost the whole
afternoon session of yesterday in the
discussion of the anti-tramp bill. re
ported by a special committee appoint
ed early in the session to give this
subject it's consideration. The bill was
commended to pass after several
amendments We're attached. The fol
lowing bills were introduced:
TO transfer an appropriation made
by an act of 1881 for a bridge in Chi
sage county to the road and bridge
fund OF said county: relating to cleo.
tons; to reimburse Mcleod county for
the expenses incurred in the capture
and trial of Darman Musgrove and
Henry Cinq Mars for the murder OF
Sheriff Rogers: to legaliZe certain in
corporations of villages: to prohibit
the taking of fish in streams and lakes
in Incorporated cities and villages at
certain seasons
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
TO T.AX

The supreme Court Suxtains the
Right of n state.
Washington. March 1.-THE atten-
ton of the United States supreme
court was given largely to-day to the
power of states to a. the franchises
of corporations such as express. tele-
graph and railroad companies. Two
KENTUCKY cases. involving the consti-
nationality of the state law of 1892.
one affecting the Henderson bridge
and the other the Adams Express
company. were both decided favorably
to the state.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Grant

New York. March 1.-THE sarcoha-
gus. in which the late Gen u. =.
Grants remains will be placed in the
tomb OH Riverside drive. arrived from
Wisconsin via the Pennsylvania rail-
road Mt Jersey City. 1t is in three
pieces. and was taken to the foot of
One Hundred and Twenty-tifth street,
from whence it will be taken tt the
tomb,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Murdcred BIZ Canniba1s.

another murder of n trader on the Sol
onion islands has just been received in
the oceanic advices. Capt. Gibbings, a
well known trader. purchased a cargo
of copper. and while he was making
his payments for the copper two
natives attacked him from behind, and
held him while a. third cannibal be-
headed him. After the murder the
Rendova. looted the vessel and then
fired the craft.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Di.n.truus to stock.

Cheyenne. Wyo.. March 17.-The cold
weather Of the past few days has been
very disastrous to range stock. Re-
ports give news OF many losses. Sheep
are thin and week. The snow is deep
and crusted. Cattle and horses are
suffering. with but small losses. On
the upper Platte ranges wolves are
becoming very troublesome. in some
cases killing full grown steers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
MAY BE
Cattle Losses in Montana Likely to
Re Dexastatiux.

CattIc IlOHseH III MOhtHnH likely 10
BE Devastating.
Great Falls. Mont, March 17.-Re-
ports from the various counties o. the
state are of Il very serious nature.
The continued cold weather has re-
suited in great suffering among sheep
and cattle. and if the weather does
not moderate within a few days this
winter will go on record as one as dis
astrous to the stock interests as the
ill-omened winter of 1856. The east
ern part of the state has had a winter
of almost unparalleled severity. In
Yellowstone, Custer. Dawson. Valley.
parts of Fergus and Teton and in the
Judith country the suffering among
stock is especially severe. and if the
cold weather continues ten days longer
the losses to stockmen will be large.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Long Cast.

San Francisco, March II. Waiter
Mansfield has broken the worlds rec
ord at the San Francisco f%iy-casting
club tournament. He dropped his fly
in the waters of Stow lake 1O8 IL feet
from the wharf where he stood.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
ALL DOkN THE LINE.
North CnrGlina Division l.. 4. W. tG
Go Out of Exiatence.

Go Out of Existence.
San Francisco. March 17.-lt is very
probable that the North California
division of the League of American
Wheelmen will go out of existence.
this fact was made evident at a meet
ing of the division board of officers.
The meeting was called chiefly to re-
ceive the report of Messrs. Kerrigan
and Welch. delegates to the national
assembly at Albany. n. Y, and the
seriousness of the situation caused by
the action of the assembly in treating
California's requests sc disdainfully,
had the effect of calling out Il large
and representative attendance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
TRAMPS.

Cause "a Wreck Because They Were
Elected From a Train.
Clarksville. Tenn. March 17.-In re-
venge for being elected from Il train
tramps caused Il. wreck on the Louis
Vile l. Nashville railway. Il spiked
switch derailing and demolishing u
freight. resulting in heavy damage.
The tralnps had intended to wreck the
Chicago limited. but mistook the train.
They have been captured.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Gov. Pingree discovers that the legis-
tent with it's location, and does not
propose to increase the number OF
legal holidays by adding Moving day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Millionaire Murderer Duestrow left
all mis- money behind. But, then, he
burnt up enough in the effort to save
his neck without taking any to the
place he was going.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
McNabb,. career :Rutned.

Oshkosh. Wis, March II. After Il
sensational trial lasting nearly a week
a jury has found w. j. McNabb sane
and therefore responsible for trying to
pass a forged check for IS. He will
now he tried for the forgery.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Confessed ana Fled.

Paducah. Ky, March II. - NJ. q.
Cope. cX.rresident of the First Nation
nj bank. is missing, and has forged
$4,000 Of negotiable paper. He made
q confession. resigned. aud left town.
His bond is good.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

novels has gone crazy about it. but the
men who are writing Cuban fiction in
Jacksonville don't seem to even be in
a sort of a worry.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Just as the one-eyed man is king to
the blind, so does the governor of Ne
vada rise to glorious and exalted planes
of statecraft and sagacity, according
10 the theories of prize-fighters.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
In the Far North.

Washington. March 17.-By far the
northernmost p~ostoflce in the world
has just been ordered established by
the Norwegian government on Splitter.
gen island to the north Of Norway.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Another Veto by Briggs.

Bismarck, N. d.. March 1.-THE gov
ernor has vetoed Sargent's house bill,
providing for the publication Of school
treasurer's reports. The bill conficted
with several other laws now in force
and was Incorrectly engrossed by the
clerks.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

What can be the trouble between
the H%artley's? l see he's applied for a
divorce"
He told me all about it. Since she's
got to wearing her hair short and suits
made like his she invariably succeeds
ia getting ready before he does when
,yer they go out anywhere"
But l don't see why that should dis
!:ess him."
ut doesn't. It's the abuse she heaps
;,pon him while she's waiting that he
can't stand."-Cleveland Leader.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

The otter Of East India is trained 20 drive
fish into nets, thus aiding the fisherman.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Summer Re.ore Changes Hands.

Detroit, Mimi. March II. W. s..
Becker. assistant superintendent of the
Manitoba division Of the Northern
Pacific. has leased tile Hotel MinnesO-
ia. the noted lake resort here, and will
take charge Saturday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

John Lott of Warwick, N. Y, although Toe
years old. still plows and does other farming.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Noise does not add to emphasis any
more han wind does to the supply OF
air that surrounds the earth.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

The trouble is the Cubans are paying
General Gomez by the year instead Of
by the job.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
Watchmakers rarely suffer from weak eye
4. Biz: Grns. Seed order.

John A. SAizer Seed CO., La Crosse.
Wis, the largest grass, clover and farm
seed growers in America. recently re-
ceived an order for twenty-five thou
sand pounds. different kinds. of clover:
ten thousand pounds SaZer's Superior
Timothy seed. aud ten thousand pounds
of different kinds of grasses, from a
large Montana stock raiser. SalZer's
seeds grow and produce, and it pays to
SOW them.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

AGENTS-The North Western Silver Ware
Co, 10 Boston Block. Minneapolis. have a line
of new ready-selling goods which pay good
prifits to agents. Writ. for particulars.
cWesy w Drk. nj. golsletGeBi.e fRAe d Isl
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

1t is generally easy to find an excuse
COR avoiding work, but how thin that
excuse looks the next day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

For every widower who marries Il widow,
there are eleven who espouse maidens.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inhan-
nation, allays pain, cures wind collie. % cents a bottle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Heeeman's Camphor Ice With 0lycerlne.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet,
Chilblains, Piles, &C. z. G. Clark Co.. New Haven, Ct.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

People who know what they deserve
seldom complain about being unjustly
treated.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

People who think of their past are
generally right in having doubts con-
corning their future.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money If it fails to cure. Csc
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

There are few people who can fill a
place so full that an occasional scanda!
cannot creep in.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

On general principles, there is more
money in digging potatoes than in
searching for diamonds.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

We will forfeit 81, 900 if a,:y of our pub
lishcd testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. The Piso Co., Warren, Pa.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Fully one-third of the female population {
France are laborers on farms.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Fashion is only gold-front jewelry: it ma.
appear we'll, but the fashion is not there.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Just try q l0c box OF Cascarets. candy cathartic.
the finest liver and bowel regulator made.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Leather trunks We're used i'll rome as early as
the times Of Caesar.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

No-To-BAc FOR FIFTY CENTS.
Over 10000 cured. Why not let No-To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco7
Saves money. makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. Soc and $1.OO. All druggists
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27
STAR TOBACCO

Last year the bounty on wolf scalps in Kan
sas amounted to $50, 900.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

When bilious or costive eat a Cascaree,
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed. 10c. &c.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Any prayer is too long that is made in
church by the man whose yardstick is too
short.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

DR.. ]. H. RINDLAUB, Specialist,
Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat.
Fargo. N. Oak.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

AS you chew tobacco for pleasure use Star.
1t is not only the best but the most lasting, and,
therefore, the cheapest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

Onethird of the earth is controlled by the
Anglo-SaXon race.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

The officers in the parks of Boston are to use
BICYCLES.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-03-27

The c~ostliest pearls are perfectly round.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-06-23

Gregory's. Mother thought you'd paid

Gregory's. Mother thought you'd paid
at least 10 shillings for them"
wherever you got the lowers" hur-
riedly broke In Mrs. wilkins. they are
very beautiful, and thank you again
most cordially
But you really must not thank me"
protested Johnston. Il haven't admit
ted that l did send the fowers. And,
In amy case, to attempt to thank the
donor Is to disregard his wish to be
anonymous"
IF you really wished not to be found
out" said Mrs. wilkins, you would
not have chosen my favorlte flowers
yellow hrysanthemums."
Besides, you looked so conscious as
you came In" said Mrs. Wilkins.
(''rhat's the worst of being late,''
though Johnston.)
"And | saw you recognized the flow
ers directly you entered the room."
YES" added Gertie, ''and the way
you tried to look as If you didn't I'M
derstand was awfully weak. Anyone
could see you We're pretending. Why,
you're still blushing declare. Look at
him, Gwen"
Johnston could not help laughing. the
evidence against him was so strong:
and this behavior of his was regarded
rs certain confirmation of his guilt As
well as he could for laughter, he tried
to get out, but this is all mistake"
His protestations were received with
polite smiles of incredulity and the eta
tion Of further incontestable proofs Of
his guilt. After some minutes of his
vain contest, Gertie broke in:
''Of course, 1t was good fun to make
us guess, but now that we have guess
ed, what's the use of pretending amy
longer?'
Eyes, Dick, is was very sweet of you,
but you must have known that we
could not be long In the dark" and
Miss Wilkins pressed his hand under
the table again.
And there Is no reason why YOU
should not take the thanks which you
deserve" said Mrs. wilkins, as though
closing the subject.
Johnston roared aloud. There he
was, surrounded by people who insist
ed, in spite of all protestations, In
thrusting gratitude upon him for some
thing he had not DONE The situation
was too comic. The ladies, however,
were rather annoyed. They, naturally,
thought that the thanks which they
had expressed so graciously were
worthy of being received with more
respect.
Il must say, l should appreciate the
joke better IL you did not carry it quite
so far" said Miss wilkins.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-06-23

"Oh, don't imagine that the boy
split" said the younger Miss Wilkins.
"Gertiew interrupted her mother, ad-
moiishingly.
What did the boy say?" asked John
ston, cunningly, for he was deeply in
terested by this time.
Mrs. wilkins replied: "He asked the
maid whether our house was No. 10;
and then gave her the flowers ior the
lady of the house. Gertle-- -ah- hap
pened to be In the hall, and asked him
from whom they came. But he said
he could not tell"
The situation was now clear. john
ston realized with alarm that he was
supposed to have been the donor of the
handsome bouquet which he saw be-
fore him. Thas he actually was not
responsible for the courteous attention
with which he was credited he felt In
some way to be a reproach; aud he
blushed with shame. He had 1t on his
lips to say, my dear Mrs. wilkins,
did not send the flowers;" but his cour-
age failed him. 1t would be such a
nasty fall from grace for him, and such
slight upon the ladies' discenment.
No; he must break the truth gradually,
and hedge little longer,
"I suppose you got them at Mason's? %
inquired Gertie.
mo, did not" said Johnston.
'"Then IL was Gregory's. That's the
only other shop near. l thought 1t was.
Things are ever so much cheaper at
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1897-06-23

Mrs. Wilkins tone was distinctly
colder as she added, well, we Will say
no more. The flowers were very wei
come, and it was exceedingly kind of
you to send them, Richard"
1T really looks as though you wished
US to keep on thanking you," continued
Miss Wilkins.
from the altitude of seventeen sum
mers; "spoils everything for the want
of a little tact"
These remarks brought Johnston to
his bearings. 1t was evident that he
must at once disabuse the mind of the
family
Yes, but suppose l didn't send the
flowers after all?"
Then what have you been laughing
for, and blushing and going on in that
way?" asked Gertie unanswerably.
II really think we had better let the
subject DROP" said Mrs. wilkins Sc
verely.
81 shall begin to wish you hadn't sent
the flowers at all, If you persist in this
silly mystery" said Miss Wilkins, with
rising impatience.
But, my dear Gwen, be reasonable" ,"
pleaded Johnston, rather alarmed at
the turn things We're taking; Il never
said that /"
Really, Dick, don't want to argue
this question any longer. Presuma bly,
you wished your flowers to give pleas
ure; you are assured that they hove