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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31

It was understood here that Larson
ha his attorney engaged weeks before
court and that Lareon was here ON Sun
day before court and saw our attorney
! and the witnesses OF the prosecution. aud
then he had time to go down to Bismarck
and bring his attorney up, who we al
know WAS engaged before. But knowing
how the Justice court docket was fixed
his admirers deemed it not necessary
/ knowing how the justice docket WAS
fxed-so instead of having his attorney
here he started for Bismarck Monday
folenoon and after meeting the court he
returned. But not ut that time or at any
other time did he appear i'll court until
sent for by an official, and leave it to
any attending court if the actions of
both Larson and Haugeberg in court was
not an insult to the court and to the jury.
They evaded coming in court until the
prosecuting witnesses time was about up
--he being limited by private business
and tnen they came in and showed up
the fine Italian work they had done in
justice court.
AS far as the article in the Settler
against Judge Winchester is concerned
there is not one word of truth in 1t. The
judge conducted the court in all fairness
as he has always done here-and no
one ever heard a word of com plant ex-
cept from and around Haugeberg's
rendezvous, where 1t is Il continual howl
about this and that-anything to land
the kicker's chief in Office. His only
purpose seems to be to protect all criini-
mails and it seems to worry him much if
one of them il sent over the road--iI
seem to be needed more and more every {
year We dom: blame him in being anxi-
,us or IN trying to protect the remaining
lew.
The Article also states that everybody
vas after Larson and tried to shield the
'thers, that deny entirely. The only
nan that heard of interfering was
dr. Haugeberg. We were prepared to
ave our cases tried by jury on it's merits.
We had not been around with petition
he contents of which was direct insult
o every man that was drawn to serve as
juror. We were not alarmed for fear \
hat any citizen acting in the capacity of s
| l..
ording to the evidence. We did not
'ish to shield ourselves by chicanery-we {
'ere but seeking justice and we had ex-
llcit confidence in the honesty and in the ,u
integrity of our fellow citizens. We did
OF deem it necessary to publicly insult
very juror thusly.
It Ia a we'll known fact that previous t" J.
arson's up-river trip he was in the EN- :.
10y of Raug eberg the same as now
ding handy work or whatever you may
all it. Now it seems to me that had
acted in good faith he could
nve prevented him from getting into
lis trouble. It was known and currently T
liked here on the street to give Larson
n entertainment after his successful ad-
enture.
If there is any more informatio n A
anted it can be had at any time or in
ny way I do not want to be insuted "A
am tn, county officer referred to in
,e Settler article. Respectfully, a
L. EsKEs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31

David Carlson. of Coal Harbor, has
enr'"hed himself by purchasing an ad-
Joining quarter section from Baron Van
Steiyer. Of Falconer. The purchased land
is described a e14 sec. 81, twp. 147, 80.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31
CONES BACK.
About Lax Justice in Mclean
County.

At the close of the short term of court
neld in Washburn the laet week ir June,
after publishing short summary of the
proceedings with some guarded aud truth
full admonitiou in summing up the out
come, We supposed the lucky principal in
the horse stealing and branding case-or
at least his hackers would have been
thankful of the outcome--and set about
mending their ways-instead of blazing
their crooked paths for the public to gaze
at. But it seems we overestimated their
bump of discretion and find hollow in
stead in that part of their cranium. This
conclusion was reached after reading a
column and half of untruthful slush in
the Bismarck Settler proporting to have
been sent from Mclean county, and the
same being industriously circulated by
some people here whom good sense would
tell them plainly-"better say num-"
Added to this supine assanity-with his
usual frantic rush to have his hand in the.
mess, = Goody Wood of the Steele Ozone.
Goody has kept pretty quiet with things
up his way since his attempted defence of
his rotten partner in the old Fort Berth
old agency matter that has landed the
aforesaid partner on a stretcher in the
gloomy recssses of the, political back
woods. But if Goody's lamp of expert
ence lacks oil, We beg him stop and fill
up before he is lost altogether.
The recognized resident sponsor for
"poor boy" Larson, is one who came over
from Mercer county to sell ginger snaps
aud hunt an Office. He made a lucky
start-in and in the next 6 years he drew
between $4,000 and $4,000 in salary
from the county. Most people would be
satisfied but not 80 this Moscovy Duck
from Mercer county. He wants all the
earth and the fullness thereof. His
churlish friends don't talk loud enough
whom then the tickets are made up.. Would
you believe it-this county patriot has
been four whole, wintry years now with
an Office save q measely school board
cIerkship without salsry-a perquisite of
wifely sympathy.
"Poor Boy" Larsoa hasnever hurt him
self with hard work here-and what is
more is never likely to. We admit he is
not success as horse thisf-though
very sure hs tried to be. II takes some.
thing more than $50 dollar saddle-a
stiff COW boy hats q hidstgo sash-quirt;
big cart wheel spurs, and an O.be-jes air
~ make horse hustling success-even ia
q country whore horses are as thick az
gophers in a Painted Wo,J Q corn pstch
Poor Boy made failure wh en- he mount.
ed Treasurer Mann's Dobbiu to- forcs
him 10 With . baud of FU F horses hs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31

Rev. j. A. Diesen will preach at Sver-
drnp school house No. 2. at 1890 a. M,
and at Nettle Creek school house. No. 1,
at $50 p. m,,-sundav. August 9Th,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31

Miss Ella Welsh. started down m the
Rismarck stage. Tuesday. on receipt of
word of the serious illness OF her father
in st. Paul, MINI.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31

six months beginning January 1. A. ID.
1887, and ending June 80 A. D 1891.
-f RECEIrTs. -,.~..-l--
Cash on hand ut beginning Of
school year, January 1, 4. u.
| 1897 .......................... S2jO.9A
Total amount received during
the six months from appOr-
tionmcnt Of state Tuition
Fund NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1O25k
From nteres and income fund 3o.y7
From fines. take etc............. G3..4
Amount received during the six
months from taxes levied by
tie District School Board inclu-
ding amount Of outstanding war.
rants redeemed or indOrsed by
County Treasurer in collection Of
taxes. 2G2.O7
Total receipts for the six montl,s,n-
Guiding cash OH hand ut beginning 6l5.66
EXPENDITURES.
Amonnt paid during the year for
school houses sites and furniture 1855
Amount paid dulingt ~--@ ,ntnhths
for teachers wage
Amount paid Dr.
for services
Ofiiccrz....
Amount lnait
terest Onl
Amount pat
for inciden
Total eXpen
six months
Cash on hand
Grand t0tale
Cash OIL hand.
total receipts.
RELA
Bonded indebte,lnt
Jline 18th. 1884 w
SECOND issue, June 20
Total amount OF bono
date including all for
Total amount of bonds,
June 81. A. d. lS97....
Average rate Of interest
now outstanding. .....,
STATE OF NORTH DA
County of Mclean
Washblrn School Dist.
do solOmnly swear that
and correct report OF all MOI
hands rs School Treasurer.
G. G.F..
Trcasur Of WashburL
Subscribed and sworn before
Of July, A. ID. 1897. IU
STATE OF NORTH DAKOI
County of Mclean,
WaShburn school District.
Tee within report has been exam.
School Board OF Washburn School d.
compared with statement from ii
Treasurer showing funds paid the Sci.
shrer showing during the six months
the warrants of the District School BE
sented to and paid by the School Treas.
| ring the six months, and held by him as
ers held by him ss vouchers for the ,payn
school moneys. and with tlletax receipts i,
by the County Treasurer.
Tie report is found to be true and colrec,
every particular. and is hereby apprevedt
18th day Of July, A D1sN.
BY order Of the District School board.
LUkk EsKEs,
5'. President.
THO. HxUGIBkd,
District ClerkS
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31

n. P. Bnrkholder and wife, erom the
Capital city. we're guests at the Merchants
Thursday evening
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31

| 70 victoria EcHOOl DJblTICt, hSAeun
County, North Dakota, for the year 1897
| ltECEIPTs.
CasI, on fand January, 1, 1897: 1910
! From state Tuition Fund.-. $3.50
From Special Taxes, ,....... $500
Total 5000
EXPENDITURES.
For School House Sites and
Furniture. Observation-Disclosures. 1880
For Teachers wages. S.......... 368.81
For service OF School officers $500
For interest on bonds ...... .. $500
For incidental expenses. .....:.... 1850
Total. $403.7l
Cash on hand JuIe 3Otli, 1887 sos. s6.O5
Grand t0talto balance receipts. $3.50 '~
Total amout outstanding b nds $1,000
Average rate Of interest, Z per cent.
DANIEL. MCAFEE.
Treasurer OF irtOra School District
Approved this 18th day Of July 4. III; 1897, by
order of the District School Board.
GEO. l.. ROBINSON,
Attest: HARVEY SANDERS.
District Clerk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31

The tariff bill has passes
Congress and has been signee
by the President and is nov
a law. We hope for a ;on1
rest from tariff discussion
now. Il
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31
Tl.IiAsUItEIs'S REPORT.

For Conkl1n2 School District, Coun=
ty of Mclean. State of North Dakota,
for tho year 1897.
! RECEIPTS.
Cash on ilnl January 1, 1897. ............$ 3L3
From State Tuition Fund . 34.ly
From Special Taxes. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 144.s'5
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. l725O
EXPENDITURES.
For Teachers wages ...:......$ GN
For services of school Oflicrrs 54.S5
For interests on bonds 4 warrants o
For incidental expenses. ........ 1880
Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1876
Cash on hand June 30. 1897 $l3.35
Gran, total to balin"c receipts SIG
vcr;ige rate of interest per cent.
Total amount outstanding warrants 2j96
s, j. ALLEN,
Treasurer Of COnkling School District.
Approved this 18th day OF July A. u. 1887.
by order Of the District School Board:
JOHN ALLEN,
President.
j. II. NIC:;!dN.
District Clerk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31
Local Items.

The LEADER force induled in wnter-
melon feast. Friday evening-first of the
season up this way.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31
District Clerl
Treasurer's Report.

For Washburn School District. County
Mclean, State of North Dakota5 for tie
six months beginniRg January I. A. d.
1887, and ending June 80 A. u 1871.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31
Treasurer's Report.

For Victoria school District, Mclean
County, North Dakota, for the year 1897
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-07-31

had 'captured," branded and rounded up
to make herd of his own. Nelse ia not
very,bright We will admit but he knows!
capital from bulls foot and he knows
when horse belongs to him and when it
does not.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-08-26
Globe Lightning.

On July 1, 1891, fireball entered
a carpenters cabin near Schlieben.
The carpenter was sitting ON the
edge of a bed on which child was
sleeping. A ball of fire sprang sud
denly and with loud noise from
the fireplace to the bed, which was
Immediately shattered. Then the
ball rolled very slowly to the oppo-
site wall of the room, through
which, Or the floor, it apparently
vanished with another fearful crash
without setting fire to anything.
The mans wife and another child
were sleeping in a second bed and
the baby in a cradle, all in the same
room, but none of the five persons
was wounded or even stunned. All
complained of headache and deaf
ness on account of the heavy sui
phurous vapor which filled the
room, but they soon recovered.
Some fractures were discovered
about the stove and chimney.
Less fortunate were the children
in a schoolhouse in Bouin, France,
who were visited by a fireball while
at their afternoon prayers. 1t was
preceded by a shower of lime, wood
and stones. The ball, which was
small, rolled along under the bench
es, killing three of the children, and
went out through window pane,
in which it merely made round
hole, whereas all the other panes
were shattered. M. Hagenau in
Popular Science Monthly.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-08-26

Mrs. Charles Matthews, of Milwau-
kee, who has been visiting her father,
o. S. Newell, left Thursday for her
home.
After the completion of the work on
Exchange street, the attention of the
gas company will next be directed to
Eagle street and Ashland avenue.
Mrs. P. W. Nielsen and son Wallace,
of St. Paul, are visiting Mrs. Nelsen's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William War
velle, and sister, Mrs. John Rock.
The wedding of Miss Ella Priddis
and Charles Fleming, Jr., took place at
the home of the brides parents Thurs
day evening. This paper extends con-
gratulations.
j. r. Scully, who has just returned
from the Klondike region, brought a
strengthening snake with him, which
is on exhibition in a saloon in Brass
vile. 1t isn't the jim-iams, either.
The Racine police have finally re-
ceiYed their pay, which has been re-
fused them for the last three months.
1t took $4,000 to pay them up to Aug
1. They had not been paid since May
l.
Robbing poor Italian fruit vender
does not necessarily indicate an un-
usual amount of smartness on the part
of the pilferer-to use a mild term.
Some of the youths in town have to re-
sort to the above method to demon
strate their particular acuteness.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-08-26
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The fac n
"'s j &XAzzssx I ;:;;1

Are the city authorities acting in
league with the local clothiers? The
knights of tho watering carts sprinkle
with charming unpartiaiity several
times day every portion of Main
street, converting it for short time
into a flowing stream and making it
impossible for cycle traffic unless at
the dire risk of running the cyclists
garments. Leave a narrow margin for
the pedalers.
Congressman Cooper of this district
will find his time pretty well monopo-
lized during the next few months in at
tending to the wants of the numerous
applicants for postoffices throughout
the district. With ten candidates at
Racine, half dozen at Elkhorn and
DelaYan, and lesser number at other
places, he will have to possess the skill
of diplomatist to appease the hordes
of hungry Office seekers. Burlington
Free Press.
There was to have been a special
meeting of the common council Thurs
day evening, and there was, but it was
of so short a nature that one could
hardly call it such. A petition was
presented asking that an alley way be
laid out through block Is, Bonds sub
division, Third ward. The matter
was referred to the proper committee
and adjournment taken. There were
but five aldermen present.
We understand that the two old
Colts on exhibition in the Gazette
window are the ones used between a
reporter of the NEWS and the reporter
for the Union. We didn't suppose the
Gazette reporter was anywhere around
when that duel was fought, but if she
was she has showed a remarkable
lack of enterprise in not having reported
it before this. Nevertheless, she must
have been near by to pick up the
weapons when the duellists ran.
Thursday evening number OF
friends gave Miss Florence Neff a very
pleasant surprise; the occasion was the
birthday of the hostess. Ice cream and
cake were served, and the evening was
spent with French euchre, the prizes
being won by Miss Hattie Cole, Arthur
Jebb, Isabelle Baker and Allen Cole.
Those present were Misses Carrie Crap
ser, Mary Draper, Isabelle Baker, M.
and S. Swandale, Grace Van Ingen
Adelaide Draper Edith Brown and
Hattie Cole, Messrs. Chester Barnes,
Allen Cole, Arthur Jebb John Lyman,
and Thomas Jebb.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-08-26
SADIE CARR's PARTY.
All Have Very Pleasant Evening as Her
Guests.

Miss Sadie Carr very pleasantly en-
tertained a number of her friends at her
home Thursday evening. The party
was given in honor of Miss Mae Cleary,
of Waukesha. The time was spent in
conversation and games. Great fun
was afforded the guests in the fortune
telling, which occupied the greater
part of the evening. Light refresh
ments were served. Those who were
present were: Miss Mae Cleary. of Wau-
kesha; Mr.. O'Malley and Miss Rose
Jacob, of Chicago; Miss Calista Eng
lish, Hanna and Mae Ryan, Agnes
Cleary, Maud and Mile Morrison,
Mamie Corcoran, Katherine Donahue,
Emma ZieYers, Tanning, Elizabeth and
Katherine Pellin, Julia Donley, Rosa
Ward, Alice Cameron and Emma Com
iskey; Messrs. George Harkin, Robert
Hanley, w. O'Brien, James and Jet
Tulley, William English, Joseph Sulli-
van, Bert Ried, Ben Cameron, William
Swift, j. Cleary, Frank O'Conner, l..
Hammond and Joseph Gatney.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-08-26
A Merited Rebuke.

"And you are the gentleman who
was saying that woman knows
nothing of economys" exclaimed
the business man s wife IS she sur
veyed the scene Of the burglary.
why, this loss is one that l
couldn't have foreseen. I locked
everything up with scrupulous
care"
"Of course you did. Nobody but
a man would have thought Of COM
polling burglars to ruin a $3.50 safe
in order to get 81 in money and a
bundle of promissory notes. -
Washington Star.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-08-26
OUT WITH A TOMAHAWK.
Uncle" Sam Houston Wants Pay For His
Cattle.

Cattle.
The people of Wisconsin have not
heard the last yet of that Houston cat
tie case. Mr.. Houston wants more
money for.the thirty eight cows which
State Veterinarian Scott condemned
and ordered killed about two years
ago. And the great big bluff made
some months later by said DR.. Scott
that he would sue r. S. Houston for
alleged illegal disposition of the cows
after they were ordered killed seems to
have vanished into thin air and your
Uncle Samuel still presses his claim
against the state, urging that he wants
Sc, 900 damages. He has started a suit
now in the supreme court at Madison
against the state for that amount. The
cattle were appraised at ST., 710, and
the state paid Mr.. Houston two-thirds
of this amount. The complaint alleges
that only two of the condemned cattle
were killed and that the others were
sent to Chicago fertilizing company.
1t further states that in the plaintiffs
belief the other thirty six animals were
sold on the open market after being
examined by the United States in
spector, who pronounced them free
from disease. He alleges that the state
veterinarian did not make a proper
test of their condition.
r. S. Houston, when seen this morn
ing about the case, said that it was a
wonder the news of the suit had not
got out before this. The suit, he stat
ed, had been filed in the court some
two months ago and that the reporters
in Madison must be very slow or don't
go to the supreme court room very
often. His attorney, he says, feels very
confident that better success will crown
this effort than he got out of the at
tempt to get the legislature to settle
the case.
If anything" said Mr.. Houston, /
have not asked for damages enough.
It took me twenty years to breed up
that herd and it cannot be replaced.
The blood is not in this section of
country. It is impossible to estimate
how much damage the killing of thirty
eight of the best cows / had did. 1t
seems to me I am making very reas-
enable demand of the state"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-08-26
REPLIES TO HER CRITICS.
Mrs. Harry Plummer Hasa Word to say
to Her Neighbors.

TO Her N01gnDOTSs
EDITOR NEws-In looking over your
Saturdays issue of the EVENING
NEWS, I noticed an Item concerning
my pugilistic abilities, signed FL. M. K,
and vouched for by neighbors of JENNIE
street. / paid little attention to it at
first considering the source from which
1t came. I could mention the fair
haired lady's name in full and also the
few friends who are posting her, but it
is against my religious scruples to ex-
pose their ignorance. It is an old but
wise saying that " People who live in
glass houses, shouldn't throw stones"
/ thought the mother had right to
correct her children and apply the rod
just when she thinks it necessary. The
good Book says g Spare the rod and
spoil the child" will say in reply to
Mrs. ii. M. &. and friends assisting her
in attending to my affairs, that at any
time | need any help, have few
good friends who have brains enough
to attend to their own business, who
will gladly aid me. Thanking the
editor for this space in his most worthy
paper, / remain friend,
MRS. HARRY PLUMMER.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-08-26
HAD AN ENJOYABLE TIME.
Surprise Party Arranged On MISS Eva
Lewis.


A large number of her friends gave a
surprise party to Miss Eva Lewis at
her home on Ashland avenue Thursday
evening. Unfortunately, however, the
young hostess met her guests at the
door. Although the surprise failed the
party was great success and SO pro-
nounced by all who had the pleasure of
attending. Light refreshments were
served consisting of ice cream, cake
and fruit. The evening was spent in
conversation and card playing, the
guests indulging in whist, cinch,
euchre or whatever game their fancies
chose. Those present were: Messrs
and Mesdames Harry Brown; Charles
Skiller, j. L. Stevens, E. Lovejoy,
John Lewis, James Kennard and W.
Chris tian; Misses Belle Slosson, Van
Parker, of Chicago, Annie, Mildred
and Fannie Kaltenbach, Grace Penny,
Dena and Jessie Miller, Minnie King,
Lulu and Mamie Frantz, Rhoda Smith
and Jennie Bull. Messrs. Garst, Milo
Smith, DR.. KaltenDach, DR.. Andre,
Fred Cropley, Ed. Starbuck and A.
Stalker.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-08-26
BROKE HIS ARM.
Russell Bul1amore Has Severe Mis-
fortune.

fortune.
Russell Bullamore, who was the guest
of P. G. Torrey and son at their camp
at the old settlers grounds at Pad
docks Lake, met with a lamentable
accident last Wednesday evening which
brought his outing to an unfortunate
and premature close. He and Charles
we're playing in the dining room when
Russell slipped and fell, striking the
floor in such a way as to break his arm.
He suffered considerable, as no doctor
was to be found in the vicinity and it
was necessary to take him to Bristol in
carriage. There he was attended by
physician who dressed his broken
arm and prepared him for his return to
this city. He was accompanied by his
friend, Charles Torrey, and taken to
his home where he mas been resting
quietly since his arrival.