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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

The evils resulting from overwork
in the public schools of Switzerland
have attracted the attention of the ed
ucational authorities, and a. series of
propositions for combating these evils
have been under consideration. The
proposed changes were submitted UNI
der the authority Of an eminent physi-
clan, who is also an expert in school
hygiene. One Of the recommendations
is that children be not sent to school
until they have passed the age Of z.
Other propositions are to limit the
studies in the primary schools to read
ing, writing. arithmetic, drawing,
singing and gymnastics; to do away
with home study; to give the pupils
frequent intermissions and vacations,
and to mitigate greatly the rigor of
examinations. The tendency in every
enlightened country is to call Q halt
on the crowding Of young pupils in
"thsty studies.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Criminal.

Albert S. Warner. pleaded guilty at
Albany, N. Y, to an Indictment found
against him for assisting in the kid
mapping of Johnny Conway.
Frank Early. colored, who shot his
mistress and killed his wife last Au-
gust on Walnut Hill, Cincinnati, was
sentenced to die in the electric chair
April IA, 1893.
John Howard. who says he is from
Iowa, was held up by highwaymen
twelve miles south of Emporia, Kas..
and in attempting to resist was shot
il; the head and was fatally wounded.
The robbers took his gold watch and
all the money he had-$10.
Deputy Marshal Felix Pah captured
a counterfeiter at Spokane. Wash. The
man, who is about twenty years of
age, gave his name as Ernest VIII
loughby. He was found occupying q
shack on what is known as the island.
About 100 spurious dollars in halves
and quarters altogether, with molds,
dies, ETC., were found. The authori-
ties consider the capture an important
one.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
sHEEPMEN AT BISMARCK.
The North Dakota state Association
Met There.

The North Dakota State Association
Met There.
Bismarck, n. D.-The annual meet
ng Of the State Wool Growers assocla-
ton was held in the city. President
Campbell presided and many members
were present. The wool industry a
assumed a more Important aspect IN
the development and prosperity OF the
state in the past year, and there is ccn-
seuuently more interest in the pro-
ceedings of the state association. Ihe
increase in the value of wool the past
season has had a great effect in the
promotion of the industry, and the
coming year will probably see a large
increase in the number of sheep in the
state. All members of the association
in the city report an excellent winter
so far for sheep. The amount of feed
that has had to be used is small COM
pared with last winter, and sheep are
thriving. The winter so far has been
exceptionally mild, and there has been
q small amount Of snow, so that the
ranges have been clear and sheep have
been able to secure food.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

The pig as a swimmer was the sub
iect of one of ~Stevenson's most delight
full passages, which a recent happening
in the South Seas proves to have been
we'll founded. A steamer running from
Eden to Sydney struck on a rock a
hundred and fifty yards from shore. In
the absence of rockets, lines were at
tached to the hind legs of several pigs,
which promptly swan ashore; and
then every passenger got ashore, also,
by means of a travelling cage. Per-
haps the pig is awakening to The in
justice which pronounces him more
useful dead than alive, and is preparing
to "score even" with the historic goose
that rescued Rome. Already he can
claim that, even If he has never saved
a city, he has greatly advanced the in
terests of several cities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
People Talked About.

John Donaldson. the we'll known
sporting man, Sullivan's trainer and
.Corbett's second. died at Cleveland.
Former Vice President Levi l.. Nor
ton has accepted the presidency of the
newly formed Fifth Avenue Trust
Company in New York.
The Very Rev. William Corby Of
Notre Dame, at South Bend, Ind. head
of the Orde, of the Holy Cross in
America, is dead.
Henry Barmore, founder of the firm
of Barmore & Co.. piano manufacture
ers of New York, is dead, aged seven
ty-eight.
Charles Addison Miller, of the bank
ing and brokerage firm of Miller 4
Doubleday, died at New York, aged 90
years.
Charles E. Greene, n of the most
prominent of the trustees of Princeton
university, died suddenly at Princeton,
n. d., of heart failure.
Lewis Hall, president and rundcr Of
the Lochmere National bank, died at
his home in Callbridge. Mass. aged
eighty years. He was well known in
the lumber trade.
Word is received in Cleveland that Il.
J.. Estep died at Pasadena. Cal, of
paralysis, aged seventy-eight years. He
was M of the foremost corporation at
torneys Of Ohio, and had q wide repu-
tation. Three years ago he went to
California for his health.
Mrs. Sallie Pendleton Faulkner
Pierce, widow Of Charles HI. Pierce of
New York, and sister of Senator Faulk-
ner of West. Virginia, died ut Washing
ton.
Henry l.. Hayward, editor of the
Longmont, Colo, Ledger, is dead. He
was eighty-two years old and enjoyed
the distinction of being the Oldest edi-
tor In Colorado.
DIR. H. p. G. Wilson, who was
known all over the world for his works
on ~gynecology, died at his home in
Baltimore, aged 20 years, after an i'll.
ness Of two weeks.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Foreign Notes.

Gen. Sir Charles William Adair is
dead in London. Gen. Adair was born
April Is, 1922.
Comte Anatole lie MERCER, senior
member of the chamber of deputies, is
dead in Paris.
Charles Harrison. radical member Of
parliament for Plymouth slice 1895, is
dead in London.
Lord Rosebery said at a dinner party
composed of turfmen the other evening
that the pleasures of the turf are in
quitting it. The apprenticeship is too
expensive, the pursuit too %engrossing
and the rewards too meager, he said.
NJ. George Pallaine, director of GUS
toms. has been appointed governor OF
the Bank Of France, in succession to
N. Magnin.
Baron Charette, Baron Lambert. the
Comte de Lupo and ether prominent
ROyalists, have issued Il manifesto
a%bdicating.
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford has accepted the invitation of the
Unionists of York to contest that seat
in parliament, vacant by the death OF
Sir Frank Lockwood, Q. q.
William James Linton, an engraver,
poet and writer. died in New Haven,
Conn, aged eighty-ive years. He was
born in London. He was intimately as
ISOLATED with NJ. AZZini, Garibaldi.
Louis Blance and other European re-
%publicans. these men making his home
theirs when taking refuge in England.
The Canadian government. ut the re-
quest Of Great Britain, has ordered the
contiscation Of seditious publications.
This is primarily due to a desire too
prevent the Canadian independence
movement from stimulating disatfec-
ton in India; but it will have the eff
feet on supprcssing all public discus
sion as to annexation to the United
States and collateral subjects.
Chritmastide, 1897, will long be
famed in the villages grounding
Blcnheim palace as the meriest and
most festive season within living men,
Dry. For weeks the Duke and Ouch
css of Marlborough had been planning
how best to bring home to the minds
Of their relatives, friends and depend
e1ts Il sense Of traditional ~joyousness
at this holy festival.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Machlnc company orsanixed.

Fargo. N. D. - The Western Grain
Separator company has been organized
here to manufacture and sell the new
Duval grain cleaner. Officers have
been elected as follows: President,
Johnston Wagner; vice president. J. II.
Worst; secretary, Lon Rupert; treas
urer, II. w. Gearey; executive COM
mittee, Johnston Wagner. J. II. Worst,
B. +. Spalding. L. B. S%tan,on, a we'll
known machine man, is made manager.
For the present Fargo will be the dis
tributing point for the cleaner, but it
will be manufactured in the East until
suitable quarters can be secured. The
Duval is one of the best machines ever
placed on the market for separating
and cleaning grain, the use of which,
it is claimed, will enhance the value
of any crop Of mill grain from 5 to 20
per cent, and on an average farm will
pay for itself every year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Young Business Mnn Insane.

Lisbon. n. D. - John Wheeldon. a
young business man at Lisbon. and
formerly at Enderlin. has been adj
judged insane and sent to the asylum
at jamestown. Business and other
worries upset his mind, and he had
an hallucination that he was wanted
by the king of Spain, for whose pic
ture he was continually of late look
ing for. and often called in his neigh
bors to assist him in his fruitless
search. Until lately he was connected
with the Independent Order Of Fores-
tiers. and held office in the local court.
He has not been married long and is
only thirty-two years of age.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

Does anybody know of any white
man who, sentenced to death and CIV
en- liberty pending his execution, would
voluntarily go to the place set for
that event when his term of freedom
expired? That is the ecstasy of hon
or, and two Indians have had the ex-
p%erience recently, a Choctaw and a
Creek, one Of whom was shot and the
other reprieved. Possibly the stoi-
cism of the red man has something to
do with the honor, but the white man
is not so constituted as to be stoical
when his life is at stake.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
w..hturton Talk,

The was department has been in.
formed Of the death of Second Lieut..
Sawyer Blanchard, First artillery, ut
Whipple barracks, Ariz., on Christmas
day, of consumption.
Col. William II. 'L.oudermilk died at
Washington, aged SO years. He was
born in Cumberland, Nd, and was ed
ucatcd at Louisville. Ky. He enlisted
in Il Kentucky regiment at the out
break of the war. and later became an
officer on Gen. HeZen's staff.
The president has granted a pardon
to l.. l. Rosencrans Of Montana, SEN
fenced Jan. 81. 1897, to one years i'm
Drisonment in the Minnesota state pen
itentiary for violating the postal laws.
The pardon was issued to restore him
to citizenship.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

A young carpenter, working on a
high roof, suddenly began slipping to-
ward the edge. "Press hard on one
heel!' came the cry of his brother,
above. why should l press on one
he'll" whimpered the boy. "Obey or
ders!" was the stern reply. The boy
did so, found his course arrested at
the very brink, and was soc rescued.
Today, as one of the prominent ora
tors and evangelists Of this continent.
he attributes his success largely to the
lesson of obedience learned on that
sloping roof.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

Yearly returns Of the Hungarian
wheat crop show an increase from
100, s93, 595 bushels per annum during
1886-1S9O to 1852, 632,518 bushels per an
nun during 1S91-1S95. AS to the area
devoted to wheat in Hungary since
1894, there seem to be no official statis-
tics available; but the returns for the
four years 1S91-1894 give an annual
average of 1886, 1854 acres as compared
with 7,44s, 5S1 acres for 18S6-1890. The
largest area of the decade and also the
maximum product were returned for
the year 1893, amounting to 8.648,431
acres and 166. GAG, 018 bushels.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

Austria's cabinet went down a few
days ago. Spain's was wrecked a lit
tie earlier and Frances seems to be on
the eve of a crisis, while if the liber-
ais had a strong leader the Salisbury
ministry would have been overthfown
on the Greek question a few months
ago, Notwithstanding that $50 major
ity which Salisbury's side got in the
parliamentary elections of 1895. These
are turbulent times for most Of the
European nations which have repre-
sentative institutions.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

A microbe is willing to travel third
class, as in chewing-gHm, though it
may prefer a firstclaSs trip, as in
cream. A Philadelphia paper gives the
history Of several cases of diphtheria:
A child with a piece Of gum in her
mouth met a child who had just been
taken ill. She divided the gum with
the family when she reached home.
The momentary contact, with the gum
as a vehicle. gave the disease it's OPP
p%ortunity. Eternal vigilance is the
price Of health.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

An expert in educational matters
says that country children remember
longer than city children. 1t would
be we'll if their superior memory in
variably retained the story of fail
ure of boys and girls who rushed into
cities when their country home offered
them sure, if moderate, success. The
examples of occasional good fortune
are never forgotten; the disappoint-
ments become indistinct in the recol-
lection largely because the mind wishes
to put them out of view.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
IN NORTH DAKOTA
sALooNIsTs ~DIsrRAuGHT.

Consideration Among FOverty-Ven.
ders at Mandan.
Mandan, N. D.zA representative OF
the enforcement league from Fargo
swooped down on Mandan and OBJ
tanned evidence that eleven places
here are selling liquor contrary to the
prohibition law. Eleven excited sa-
loonkeepers are constantly walking
the streets wondering what will hap
pen next. 1t is expected that three Of
the men who have been running the
most Objectionable places will be
closed by injunction.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
They are talking now Of making
Seth Low governor. Why not make
him king of England?

The Wyoming Supreme Court has
decided that that section of the state
constitution which declares that no for
eign born citizen can vote unless able
to read the constitution, means that
the constitution must be read in Eng
eous law. The man who has no clear
idea of the meaning of his vote is the
natural prey of the vote buying boss.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Harris i'm Charge,

Bismarck, N. D.-Harvey Harris has
been selected by Eastern owners of the
Bismarck water works plant as super-
intendent and manager to succeed Re-
ceiver G. B. Little. Harris is chairman
Of tie board of county commissioners
and a good business man. He gave q
$4,000 bond, and will take charge as
soon as the bond is approved.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Convictcd of Assault.

Grand Forks. n. D.-Walter Lari-
more, son of N. G. Larimore, charged
with shooting with intent to kill Mel
Sanders. colored, was convicted of as
sault. Julius Cresien and Jacob Bo-
dell. charged with blind pigging at
Larimore. were held in $500 bonds
each i'll court. Bench warrants were
issued.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
MRS. HowE.s SKULL FOUND.

Search Now Being Made for Her
Body and Tint "f Mr.. Howe.
Grand Forks, N. ID. - The badly
charred skull of Mrs. Al Howe, who
persisted in the Nash block fire some
time ago, has been recovered by the
scarchers. \ thorough search is being
made for the remainder of the body
and for that of MI. Howe. The de-
bris had all been dug YER before,
causing the body to become separated.
The utmost secresy is being observed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Vil1ors. ,rr,.1

jamestown. N. D.-The trial of NJ. j.
Nillers for the alleged murder of Au-
gust Tromer will be the first murder
trial ever to have been held in Suits
man county. and will attract much at
tention. Both the prosecution and de-
Tense are expected to make a strong
fight, and the ISL will probably occu-
py the greater part of the term.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Another pete E.coue..

Lisbon, N. D. Peter Ranello. gen.
orally known in North Dakota as ''Ital-
ian Pete" sent to prison last month
for ninety days for selling pete"
whisky. has made his escape from the
Jail. 1t is said he sought and obtained
an interview with the prosecuting at
torney. who didn't see any way to let
him out before time. and as Pete had
considerable money it is said he was
afraid he would be apt to be plucked
again by government suits.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Double HUMANITARIAN.

New Rockford, N. d. = Peder Hal
v0rsen and wife We're asphyxiated Mt
their farm house near this village.
They were found by their son and
daughter on their return from a party
at Ole Hendrickson's, some three miles
distant. They We're about seventy
years old.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
The BOX Car Wa. Smashed.

Devils Lake. N. Dan east-bound
passenger train. while running at the
rate of sixty miles an hour, ran into q
box a on the main track at Niles
station, twenty-five miles west of here,
last night. The wind had blown the
box car from a siding onto the main
track. Engineer Robinson and his
fireman jumped and escaped with Sc.
yer bruises. The box car was de-
molished, but otherwise there was no
damage.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Sustained b.. the sunrcmc cour

Sustained by the Supreme Court.
Bismarck, N. D.-The supreme court
has sustained the Judgment for $1,000
and interest obtained by the plaintiff
in the case of Anderson Va. the First
National Bank of Grand Forks.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Big Fire Averted.

Litchfield, MINI, special.-Fire dur.
ing the height of the storm destroyed
three wood business buildings in Main
street. Small. fires we're started in
many places from brands thrown by
the wind, but all were extinguished.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
EARLY settler Dead.

Lisbon, N. D.-Mrs. Emma Brunton,
wife Of Joseph E. Brunton and sister
of County Auditor Harris, an early
settler in these parts, is dead. Mrs.
Brunt0n resided with her husband in,
Fargo for many years, coming here in
1870, before Lisbon was on the map Of
Dakota,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
q Guard.

saltwater, Minn., Specialized SUIT
ton, q desperate professional crook,
serving his third term IN prison. as.
saulted Guard Matt Shortall for re.
porting him. The guard was not seri-
OuslY injured. - '
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
THE NEWS RESUME
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD

| Commemorative Review of the
Important Happenings of the
Past Week Culled From the Tel
egraph Reports The Notable
Events Mt Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
A DEAD SHOT FOR RHEUMATISM.

HOrsehead. Ark, Nov. Il, 1897.
Dearborn ST., Chicago, ILL.,: THANK the Lord, l
am on foot once more. The '5 DROPS" knocked
the Rheumatism in the head and put me on my
thrown away my crutches, and walk about like
Z man: May God bless the man that got up the
"5 DROPS" 1t is q dead shot for Rheumatism
and Gravel. Three different doctors gave me
medicine and treated my case. Besides i have
bought and used every remedy I ever heard of.
that was recommended for Rheumatism, and it
was worth it oil. 1t stopped the pain. and am
now able to go about. Ihave not the time to-
day to fully state my case, but will gladly write
L T. STAMPS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Fatally Burned,

Winona, Minn., Specialize two
acknowledgements daughter of Will
lam Winneshiek, belonging to the In
dian camp al Fountain City, has
died as the result Of severe burns re-
ccived by her clothes catching fire.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Rn,. or,v WINE, n. Do..

Runs Only When He Does.
"Smithers declared to me today that
during the past month";"
Eyes, the handspring broke four
weeks ago, and the watch isn't worth
having it fixed" !~sa. f, ~.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
A Preacher Dead.

Crystal, N. D.-Mr. Hammel, pastor
Of the Baptist church, is dead. He as
sumcd the pastorate here about two
years ago, and was ordained a min
lister.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

'Her wardrobe cost $4,000"
"You don't tell meY'
Eyes; she has five gowns for street
wear, and they cost $1,000 each: AMI
the costume she wears down to dinner
at the hotel cost an even S10.iiO6."-
Detroit Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Lost the other Half.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Spectacular
Degroh, q half-witted negro, living in
a barn, was found frozen to death this
morning.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
still Enjoying HI. Honeymoon.

Lisbon. n. d. Nothing has been
heard of Peter Grow. who escaped
from the county Jail on Christmas
night, taking with him Miss Clara
Kiefert, a young German girl with
whom he had been keeping company
for several years. and no particular eff
fort is being taken to break up his
honeymoon either. Not to he outdone
by his prison companion, Peter Renal
10. another poor whisky vendor popu-
larly known as italian Pete" and
who was likewise serving out a nine
ty-day sentence for boOtlegging at
Fort Ransom. pushed aside the tram
som of his boudoir in the county Jail
and is now Il free man. After having
been granted an Interview with the
prosecuting attorney he is reported as
having intimated that he thought some
considerable sum Of money which he
had might afford too good picking for
hungry attorneys. and that perhaps a
United States marshal might interview
him. too, relating to selling whisky
without Uncle Sans special tax be-
ing paid. and these evil forebodings
might have fastened his departure
from the land of No. 1 hard-cider.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

Grand Forks, N. D.-The final meet
ingS of the high school council, college
and normal school sections, and the ell
emcntary section of the educational
association closed at noon. The col
lege section elected as officers: NJ. V.
B.. KniX, Wahpeton. president: Joseph
Carhart. Mayville, vice president; l..
ID. Botintield, Fargo, secretary. Ele-
mcntary, \. p. Jones, Darcy. presi-
dent; Ella Mattson. New Rockford,
vice president: Anna Fuller. Larimore,
secretary: executive committee, Mary
McKercher, Pembina; G. w. Mooers,
Devils Lake; I. Hubert, Mayville.
1.-The Teaching of English Literature"
was the subject of a paper by Vernon
Squires, Of the university. and an in
teresting discussion followed. The
meeting is pronounced the best ever
held by the teachers in the state.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Scrofula and
All other blood
Diseases are promptly
And Permanently Cured
By Hoods Sarsapariha.
If you suffer from
Any form of Blood
Disorder, you should
Take Hoods and
Only Hoods.

During a rain storm i'll M~illersburg,
XIV, a shower of live fishes fell from the
clouds. They ranged from one to three
inches in length.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

Hancock, MIMI, special.-Judge X.
]. Huserold was seriously injured in
q runaway Wednesday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15
Don't Tobacco spl, and smo

The hide Of the h~ippopotamus. in some
parts, is two inches thick.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-15

The dirtiest and most unhealthy city in
the world is Annoy, China