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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
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Ships the Rest That Can BE Built In
Any Country

Any Country.
The work Of the navy department and its
condition are fully exhibited in the report
of the secretary. The construction of ves-
sells for our new navy has been energetical-
ly prosecuted by the present administration,
upon the general lines previously adopted.
the department having seen no necessity for
radical changes in prior methods under
which the work was found to be progressing
in Il manner highly satisfactory. 1t has been
decided however, to provide in every ship
building contract that the builder should
pay all trial expenses, and it has also been
determined to pay no speed premiums In
further contracts. The premiums recently
earned and some yet TO be decided are feat
ures of the contracts made before this con-
cluSion was reached.
On March I. 1893 there were in commits
sion but two armoured vessels, the double
turretted monitors Miantonomah and Mon
terey. Since that date of vessels, thereto
fore authorized, there have been placed in
their first commission, three irst-class and
two second-cass battle ships, two armored
cruisers. one harbor defense ram and five
double-turietcd monitors. including the
Maine and the Puritan just completed.
Eight new unarmored cruisers and two new
gunboats have also been commissioned. The
Iowa. another battleship, will be completed
about March l. and at least four more gun
boats will be ready for sea In the early
spring.
There have been authorized by congress
since March. 1893. five battleships. six light
draft gunboats, sixteen torpedo boats aud
one submarine torpedo boat Contracts for
the building of all of them have been let.
The secretary expresses the opinion that We
have for the present sufficient supply Of
cruisers and gunboats, and that hereafter
the construction Of battleships and torpedo
boats will supply our needs. Much atten-
ton has been given to the methods Of carry
ing on departmental business. Important
notifications in the regulations have been
made tending to unity the control of ship
building. as far as may be- under the
bureau of construction and repair, and also
TO improve the mode Of purchasing supplies
for the navy by the bureau of supplies and
acts of congress, of supply fund. with
which to purchase these supplies in large
quantities, and other notifications of meth
ods have tended materially to their cheap
ening and better quality. The war college
has developed into an institution which it
is believed will be of great value to the navy
in teaching the science of war as we'll as in
stimulating professional zeal in the navy;
and it will be especially useful in the de-
vising Of plans for the utilization, in case
of necessity of all the naval resources Of
the United States.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
N'l<INLEY READS 1T.
Anxious to See What Cleveland Says
on Culu


on Cuba.
Canton. Dec. 0.-'rhe reading of Pres
i,lent Clevcland's message to congress
had scarcely been finished when Pres
idcnt-clect Mckinley was presented
with IL copy of it from the Associated
Press. He immediately dropped his
work in hand and, seating himself in
Il comfortable rocking chair, proceeded
to read the important state paper. 1t
was Il bright. sunshiny day outside.
almost springlike in the balmineSS Of
the air. and the major was evidently
in the best of his usual good spirits
when he read aloud to friends about
him the first two paragraphs uttered
by Mr.. Cleveland referring to the re-
cent election. At these introductory
sentences Mr.. Mckinley made no Of
fort to conceal his pleasure at the
pleasant reference made to the result
of the contest. Perhaps the greatest
interest shown was in his reading of
Mr.. Clevcland's exposition of the Gu
ban situation. which he followed close
ly and read in full. At this time. how
ever. neither his face nor his words
gave any indication as to his scnti-
ments. except the indication of the
deepest interest in the subject under
consideration. When the next presi-
dent read Mr. Cleveland's words con-
corning the operation and effects of the
present tariff law, although it was GER
tain he did not concur in the beliefs eX-
pressed. lie made no sign by expression
of countenance or use of words which
would Indicate his differing ideas on
that subject. although those about him
Wcle inclined to comment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
Damn Walls in Winter.

When the snow prevents the fowls
from going outside. the floor "f the
house becomes filthy and The walls be-
come damp. The only remedy is to
clean frequently and keep the floor
well covered with litter. Damp walls
require ventilation. and this must b"
done by leaving doors and windows
open. keeping the hens inside by the
aid of wire. If the walls are lined
with tarred paper on the inside. they
will become damp. and on Il cold night
will show white froStinc: hence. as we
stated before. the paper should be on
the outside. \ stable laii:,rn hung up
in the house. and Il vpnti.ltor open at
the highest point will dry lii" wallis.
but the vcntilator must lr ci,> \ when
the sun goes down. a l'i:o NJ sion"
lime will absorb nuiSlnr.. ii: .Trntly
aid in Keeping the lloll>" dry. Water
ing pans (Which allow of 'sinnr:!tion
of Matrr). calculations of - fn"iS.
and he moisture in the .lf':.;.>p;i,'i".
are all sources of lampn,>:, ,:.vil can
not we'll be avoided Which fowls are
confined.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
large annual loss to lie paid by general

large annual loss to tie paid by general
taxation.
il such second-class matter paid mere
~ the cost Of its handling our deficit would
disappear, and the surplus result which
might be used to give the people still more
mail facilities or cheaper rates Of letter
postage.
Some RccOmme ndatiOns
l recommended that legislation be at once
enacted to correct these abuses and intro
dIce better business ideas in the regula ton
Of our postal rates. Experience and ohser.
Vaticn have demonstrated that certain i'm
provements in the organization Of the post
office department must be secured before
we can gain the full benefit of the immense
suns expended in it's administration This
involves the following reforms, which I
e.: rcstly recommend:
There should be a small addition to the
existing inspector service. TO be employed
IN the supervision of the carrier force
which now numbers 1900 men, and pei.-
forms it's service practically without the
Surveillance exercised over all other branch.
cs Of the postal or public service. OF course
81 oh lack Of supervision and freedom from
wholesome disciplinar2 restraints must in
evitably lead to imperfect service. There
should also be appointed a few inspectors
who should assist the central Office in zee
eSSary investigation concerning matters OF
cstoffce leases, postottice sites. allowances
for rent fuel and lights, and in organizing
and securing the best results from the work
of the 14.OtU clerks now employed in frs.
and sccond-class Offices 1 am convinced
that the small expense attending the inaug-
uration of these reforms would actually be
profitable investment. l especially rec
ommtrd such a recasting of the appropria-
tons by congress to the postofice depart
ment as will permit the postmaster general
to proceed with the work of consolidating
postotces. This work has already been en-
cred upon sufficiently to fully demonstrate
b. experiment and experience that such
consolidation is productive Of better serv-
Ice. larger revenues and less expenditures,
to say nothing of the further advantage of
gradually withdrawing postoftices from che
spoils system.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
The Remainder of Our Public Land
should he Carefully Guarded.

should he Carefully Guarded.
The report of the secretary of the interi-
or presents II comprehensive and interesting
exhibit of the numerous and important
affairs committed to his supervision. 1t is
impossible in this communication to do
more than briefly refer to a few Of the sub
iectS concerning which the cr,tary gives
full and instructive information. The mon
ey appropriated on account OF this depart
ment for Its disbursement for the fiscal
year ended June 30. 1896, amounted to
more than S157 600, or greater sum
than was appropriated for the entire main.
tenace of the government for the two fiscal
years ended June 20. 1851.
Our public lands, originally amounting to
100000 coo acres. have been reduced that
only about 100000. 600 acres still remain In
government control excluding Alaska. the
balance being by far the most valuable
portion. has been given away to settlers. to
new states and to railroads, or sold ut
cor paratively nominal sum. The patent
ing of land in execution Of railroad grants
has progressed rapidly during the year. and
since the 4th day Of March. 1895. about
c5OOO,OOO acres have thus been conveyed
to these corporations agree with the Sec
rotary that the remainder of our public
lands should be more carefully dealt with,
and their alienation guarded by better
economy and greater prudence
The commission appointed from the men,
ences. provided for by an act Of congress
to formulate plans for national forestry
system. will, it Is hoped, soon be prepared
to present the result of thorough and In
teligent examination Of this important
subject.
The total Indian population of the United
States Is 177,2235. according to census
made in 1895, exclusive Of those within the
State of New York and those comprising
the five civilized tribes. OF this number.
there are approximately $4,000 children OF
school age During the year, 3d. 1913 of these
were enrolled in the schools. The progress
which has attended recent efforts to extend
Indian school facilities and the anticipa-
ton Of continued liberal appropriations to
that end cannot fail to afford the utmost
satisfaction to those who believe that the
education Of Indian children Is prime
factor in the accomplishment OF Indian CIV
ilization. II may be said. In general terms,
that in every particular the improvement
Of the Indians under government has been
most marked and encouraging. The secre-
tary. the commissioner Of Indian affairs and
the agents having charge of Indians to
whom alIotments have been made, strongly
urge tho passage of law prohibiting the
sale Of liuuOr to allottees who have taken
their lands in severalty. l earnestly join In
this Recommendation, and venture to ex-
nress the hope that the indian may be
sneedily protected against the greatest OF
nj obstacles to his well being and advanve.
ment
Pensions.
The diminution of our enormous pension
roll and the decrease of pension expepdi.
ture which have been SO often confidently
foretold, still fail In material realization.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02

The number Of pensioners on the rolls at
the close Of the fiscal year ended June 80,
1896, was 97O67S. This is the largest num-
ber ever reported. The amount paid cx-
cusivey for the pensions during the year
was S13S. l4,761.9, slight decrease from
that Of the preceding year. while the total
expenditures on account of pensions. i'll
Guiding the cost Of maintaining the depart
nlcnt and expenses attending pensions dis
tribution amounted to $142 O6,:EIO.59, or
within q very small fraction of Onc-third
Of the entire expense Of supporting the gov
eminent during the same year. The num-
Der of new pension certificates issued was
9O,64O. OF these 40.374 represent original
allowances Of claims and l5,S7S increase of
existing pensions.
The number of persons receiving pensions
from the United States. but residing in for
egn countries at the close of the last MS
cal year was 3.7S1. and the amount paid to
them during the year was S!S2. 1898. The
sum appropriated for the payment or pen
sions for the current fiscal year ending June
90. 1897. is S14O.OOO.OOO and for the sue
cccding year it is estimated that the same
amount will be necessary. The commits
siOncr of pensions reports that during the
last fiscal year :35 indictments were found
against violations OF 1.-THE pension laws.
Upon these indictments 1867 convictions re-
suited.
and such other information and observation
show that the abuses which have been al
lowed to creep into our pension system have
lone incalculable harm in demoraliZing our
people and undermining good citizenship.
have endcavored within my sphere Of Off
cial duty to protect our pension roll and
make it what it should be, a roll Of honor,
containing the names of those disabled In
their country's service and worthy Of their
country's afrcctionate remembrance.
When have seen those who pose as the
soldiers friends, active and alert in urging
greater laXity and more reckless pension
expenditure. while nursing selfish schemes,
have deprecated the approach Of situa-
tion when necessary retrenchment and en-
forced economy may lead to an attack upon
pension abuses. so determined as to over
look the discrimination due to those who,
worthy of a nations care, ought to live
and die under the protection Of a nations
or: 'tn(le
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
CIVIL SERVICE.
The Country Congratulated Upon the
PrOgrexs Made I'm the Reform.

The Country COn8fntulnteN SpOh t"e
PrOgress Made In the Reform.
The progress made in civil service re-
form furnishes cause for the utmost con-
g,atul ,tions. 1t has survived the doubts OF
It's friends as well as the rancor of Its enc
mics and has gained permanent place
among the agencies destined to cleanse our
politics and improve, economic ana elevate
the public service. There are now IN the
competitive classified service upward Of
81, 600 places. More than half of these have
been included from time to time since
March 4, 1893. A most radical and sweep
ing extension was made by executive order
dated May 6. 1896. and II fourth-class post
masterships are not included In the state.
ment 1t may be said. that practically all
positions contemplated by the civil service
law are now classified. Abundant reasons
exist for including these postmasterships,
based upon economy, improved service and
the peace and quiet Of neighborboods. If.
however, obstacles prevent such action ut
present, earnestly hope that congress
will. without increasing postoftice appropri-
atoms, so adjust them as to permit Inn
nroper cases u consolidation Of these post
offices. to the end that through this process
the result desired may to limited extent
be accomplished.
The civil service rules as amended during
he last year provide for sensible and
Uniform method of promotion, basing elli-
9ibility to better positions upon demon
stratctl efficiency and faithfulness. The alb
sence of fixed rules on this subject has been
an intirmity in the system more and more
anparent as its other benefits have been APP
nreciatcd. The advantages of civil service
methods in their business aspects are too
well understood to require argument. Their
application has become necessity to the
executive work Of the government. But
those who gain positions through the op-
Grafton of. these methods should be made to
understood that the non-partisan scheme
through which they receive their appoint
ments demands them. by way Of reciproc-
ity, non-partsan and faithful performance
of duty under every administration land
cheerful fidelity to every chief. While they
should be encouraged to decently exercise
their rights Of citizenship and to support
through their SURFACES the political beliefs
cro BE conti.ued) !.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
Havana Fear. a Raid.

Tampa, Fla. Dec. 9.-From a Cuban
passenger through here from Havana.
via Key West. which place he reached
in a fishing vessel. it is learned the
skirmishing around Guanabacoa still
continues and that the raids are of
nightly occurrence. The government
officials fear that the larger dctach-
mcnt may dash into the city. A dis
patch received here by one Of the Gu
Their has been heard from Weyler and
that the officials seem worried.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
Patents Issued.

List Of PATENTS issued last week to
Northwestern inventors:
Oliver Crosby. ST. Paul. Mimi. loco
motive crane: Henry NJ. Grover.
Anoka. Mimi. potato digger; Rudolph
Herhrrs. Rcardsley. Mimi. inside pipe
cutter: Go,lfrird Lauh" Huron. $. d..
trace holder; James j.. Mccoy. Winona,
Mimi. cylinder cock; Duncan j. Me-
t;rc=ur. Dmla,l,. Mimi. SNOW plow and
ru,,cr: Andrew T.. Venl. Bl:lincrd,
Mimi. gun sight.
r. ID. Merwin. Patent Lawyer. 90
Pioneer Press building. ST. Paul.
Mimi. and Washington. ID. &.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
ELOPED WITH HIS NIECE.
4 Lisbon Couple Caught in II Ba
Prellicament in argO.


Fargo. n. d.. Dec. 3. - Last night
Chief Best arrested Chester Towne
and Edna Clintsman of Lisbon on Il
Northern Pacific train. charging them
with elopcment. The girl is Il hand
some and well Developed lass of sew
cntecn. and came here with 'rowne
from Lisbon Sunday night. They oc-
cupied Il room at one of the hotels and
were attempting last night to leave for
the East. where they claimed they i'll
tended to be married. Towne is the
girls uncle. He is only twenty-thrce
years old and a brother of the girls
mother. He has worked on his BROTH
er-in-law's farm for three years and
he and the girl had become infatuated
with each other. The father arrived
from Lisbon this morning and may
prosecute 1owne on the charge of alb
ducticn for the purposes of prostitu-
ton, as it is impossible for the couple
to marry legally in this state.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
Tourist Cur to California.

An Upholstered Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Car is run once each week
from ST. Paul to San Francisco via the
Northern Pacific and Shasta Route.
This car leaves st. Paul at 2:45 p. N.
every Wednesday. and Fargo 1855 p.
IN. every Wednesday. rc:ichls San
Francisco the following Monday MORN
ing. Rates for double berths from st.
Paul, Minneapolis and Fargo only $500
for tickets and reservation write to j.
f.. johnson ticket agent n. L. Ry. Co.
Fargo, n. ID.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
The Inauxuration.

Washington, Dec. 8. - S. w. Wood
ward to-day declined appointment as
chairman of the committee of arrange
ments for. President McKinley's ill:lu-
guration and c. J. Bell, president Of
the American Security and Trust Com
pany of Washington. has been rendered
and accepted the honor. zen. Horace
Porter of New York was appointed
marshal of the inaugural parade.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
The Mnlcrn Mnthcr

Has found that her little ones are inn
proved more by the pleasant Syrup IT
Figs, when in need OF the laxative Of
fec, of a gentle remedy than by any
other. and that it is more acceptable" TO
them. Children enjoy it and il benefits
them. The true remedy. syrup of Figs,
is manufactured Ivy the California Els
Syrup Company only.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
GOOD AS SETTLED
VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE
WILL. BE ARBITRATED.
The South America. Government
Has Accepted the Agreement
Reached by the United states ana
Great Britain. and san Extra SEES
sion of the Venezuelan Congress
Has Been Called to Consider the.
Treaty.

Washington. Dec. 9. - Secretary Oh
ncy to-day received Il cnblcSl;lm from
Senior 4Andradc the Venezuelan minis
ter to Washington. who is now in
Caracas. stating that the Venezuelan
government has accepted the agree
nlent reached by the United States and
Great Britain for he arbitration OF the
boundary dispute and that an extra
session Of the Venezuelan congress has
been called to consider the treaty,
Thus the last obstacle to the amicable
settlement of this important dispute
will be removed. The following state
mcnt given out by the state depart
mcnt embraces all Of the information
in the possession of :he department re-
speeding the treatment by Venezuela
of the proposed arbitration treaty:
Secretary Olney received this morn
ing IL telegram from Minister Andlade
at Caracas that the memorandum
agreed upon between Great Britain
and the United States for the settle
mcnt OF the Venezuelan boundary
question is accepted by the Venezuelan
government: that the memorandum
will be published at Caracas this after
noon and that IN extra session of the
Venezuelan congress will be called rs
soon as possible IN order that the
memorandum may be carried into eff
feet by the necessary treaty between
Great Britain and Venezuela
The department has also made pub
lie the text of the heads Of the pro-
posed treaty. as they were agreed upon
between Great Britain and the United
States. showing that the advance pub
LEGATION through the Associated Press
was perfectly correct.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
A SANDER.

Roggs-If women We're allowed to
vote. the inspectors would never get
through.
Foggs-Why not?
Roggs-An hour after one had cast
her ballot she would sneak back and
want to change it.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
I,'OeV n rIleal.

Walkcr-%I r"ilic, sir, to :.sk for your
daughters hand.
Mr.. Windy-Well, young man. before
going amy frrther. | may as well i'll
form YOU t:,Ht her hand is the least en-
pcn>ive thing about Observation-Disclosures
North American.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02

well" said the sarcastic man. as lie
walked out of the lhca,cr between
nets. I'm ever so much obliged to that
girl who sits in front of me. don't
know but I'll tell her So
you mean the one with the fright
fully his hat:'
Yes"
Il don't see what you are obliged to
her for
For not raising her parasol.'-
Washington STAR.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
His lSunl STYLE.

Mr.. Hill,op-Wrll. the sultan rcallN
seems to br carrying out his promises
of reform.
Mr.. Rirnlilyham-Oh he always cap
rieS them ont.
whats ,hat:'
YES. he always carries them out;
hu, generally he carries them out and
h,lrics them. "-I'ittSburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
A Lynchine In Nlissouri.

Lexington, Mo-. Dec. 9-At about 1
O'Clock this morning mob of Ray
county farmers broke into the county
Jail here, secured Kess Winner and
James Nelson, held for the murder OF
Mrs. Winner. and her two babes, and
lyncled them.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
A ('ruA1ler.

Tr:mp-Give us Il nickel. will yer,
lady:
L,dy-Aren't you ashamed to strike
Il woman:-Yalc Record.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
The Universal Curse.

Ho,,scwifc-lt is dreadful to think
what whisky will bring a man TO.
Trlmp-'rlat's so, mum. Aforc !
took t. dc road l never thought /
would hev T. eat SIGH things az are
brin' handed out t me every day.
Judge.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02

"Jncle Simon. what is old-faShioncd
EolitencsS:"
"lt is way people used to have of
asking Il man about his health. and
then listening until he got through re-
Dlyinw. Chicago Record.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
True to Hi. Principle.

Waiter-llave you Welsh rarclit?
Very nice. sir.
G,mst-I don't doubt it: but the fact
is. my good man. I'm 81. vegetarian
Buffalo Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
Lake CAPTAIN Dead.

Milwaukee, Dec. o. - Capt. James
Frazer, a widely known lake captain,
died today aged sixty three years. He
spent twenty-five years Of his life in
the employ Of E. NJ. Peck of Detroit.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-02
EXD1afneaI.

Goes Cough Balsnm
Is the oldest best 1t will break up Cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it.