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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
HELD UP BY FooTPADs. John W. Winlzler Assailed on His Way Home and Relieved of S64.

OAKLAND, Nov. 8.-John W. Winkler. a carpenter, while on his way home at about 6:30 o'clock tonight was held up by two footpads on East Sixteenth street, near Fruitvale avenue. He was relieved of $64
 According to his story, as told to the police, the footpads were the conventional tall and short man. The former wore a dark suit, while the short man was dressed in gray. Both wore masks.
 As Winkler was leisurely strolling along the tall man accosted him, ordering him to throw up his hands at the point of a revolver Winl1ler promptly obeyed the order, and, after the short man had re- lieved him of his $64, he took to his heels He says he was so badly frightened he would be unable to identify his assaiI- ants. However. they left no elew.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

waiting orders. Lieutenant c. G.. Rodgers has been detached from the Resolute. on the North Atlantic station. and ordered to the Zafiro, on the Asiatic station. relieving Lieutenant W. Mclean, who is ordered home on waiting orders. Lieutenant c. E. Vree- land has been detached from the Dolphin, on the North Atlantic station, and ordered to the flagship Olympia. Lieutenant J. H. Bull. now on the Sara toga, has been ordered to the Asiatic station for assignment to duty. Lieu tenant D. H. Mahan of the navy has been ordered to this city for examina- ton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Alameda News Notes.
FRENCH ARE READY
 FOR ANY OVERT ACT
Plot to Start Riot in Case the Court of Cessation Inquiry Is Favor
 able to Dreyfus.

LONDON. Nov. 8.-The Daily Chron- icle this morning says: We have re- ceived information from a reliable quarter of a well organized plot in Paris, in event of the inquiry before the Court of Cessation proving favorable to Dreyfus, to foment riotous outburst in the French capital, to attempt to overthrow the civil power and to assas- sinate the leading champions of Drey- fuS.
 These reports are confirmed by inter views with M. Trarieux, former Minis ter of Justice, and M. de Pressonso, for eign editor of the Temps, as well as others The police have warned those friends of Dreyfus to change their residence temporarily, or at least to carrY revolVerS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
BACHELORS BoYCoTTED. Marriageable Misses of the Encinal Ostracise the Members of an
 Anti-Nuptial Club.

ALAMEDA Nov. S.-The marr1ageable misses of Alameda have boycotted the members of the Bachelors Club. This organization was formed recently and those connected with 1t entered into a contract not to become benedicks for at least twelve months, nor to encourage any matrimonial measures. There is hardly a dozen members, and if the intentions. Of the young ladies are carried out to tne letter the bachelors will be forced to form a set entirely their own. for the pro gramme is to ostracise them.
 The first sign of hostilities was mani fested when the Encinal Recreation Club, of which the bachelors are mem bers, announced a promenade. The young ladies of this city presented their ultl- that unless the anti-marrying dozen were put in a room by themselves apart rom the promenaders who have matrimonial ineliln1ations, the marria;geDie ;g misses
 The directors agreed to put the Dachei- ors in the handball court, where they Will be exhibited as curios and sub1ected 10 the progress of the concert. They Will, no doubt, be severely punished.
 Tn addition to their other miseries the secretary of the Bachelors Club has re ceived letter signed by the young ladies of Alameda, in which the writers pray that members of the prescribed organlza- state of bachelorhood will be extended from year to life. There are others" write the girls. The officers of the Bach elors' Club are pr. W. R. Hughes; PTesl- dent: Clyde Conkey, secretary, and Il. l.. Zimmerman, treasurer.
 Charitable Little Folks.
 ALAMEDA, Nov. 8.--An entertainment, arranged and managed by the little folks of the Alameda School Department. will be given next Friday evening at Armory Hall. The purpose is to raise funds to give a Thanksgiving dinner to the poor include the following: Piano solo, Nick Reinecker; recitation, Ethel Seidenberg: song and dance, Emma Meserole: vocal solo, Verna Force: recitation, Willie Me Stay; violin solo, Ed Kruckeberg; recita- tion, Thomas Stackpole; song and dance, Gertrude Pastel; recitation. Minnie Seid- enberg. Two farces, Lord Dundreary's s Visit to Elwood Grange" and Aunt Susan Jones'" will conclude the entertainment.
 Death of a Veteran.
 commander of Joe Hooker Post, c. A: R., died last night at the home of Philip Kiernan, 464 Central avenue. His illness was very brief. He was a native of New Hampshire, 5o years of age
 An Alameda Fire.
 ALAMEDA, Nov. 8.-A defective f1ue caused fire this evening in the residence street, Considerable damage was done by water and smoke.
 Alameda News Notes.
 ALAMEDA, Nov. S.-The Encinal Rec reation Club has, made the following nominations for directors. nine to be elected from the number: Samuel Center, w. D. Littleton, Dr. H. M. Pond, Joseph c. Burns, George Dinsmore, pr. w. R. Hughes, w. ". Goggfn, A. c. Bates, C. N. Tyler, A. F. St. Cure, J. G. Stubbs, J. M. Brewer and Dr. T. B. Key.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

LOS ANGELES, Nov. S.-It is asserted
 by the officers of the Seventh Regiment that the mastering out process will con sume at least three weeks and that the regiment will be iE camp at Agricultural Park in this city for at least that length of time beginning on November 12. Many of the boys who haye resumed their Eormer occupations since their return
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
NJ CLEW. ID
 TIE SENDERS
 OF DYNAMITE Police Making an In- VestigatiOn.
FIND NO MOTIVE FOR CRIME
GEORGE HALL, THE VICTIM, POPULAR IN SOCIAL LIFE. -
As Consul General of Turkey in This City He Has Become Identi-
 fled With Local Busi- -o ness and Clubs.

Chief Lees has instituted an investiga- ton to discover the sender of the mysterl- ous packages of explosives which have been mailed to George Eli Hall, Consul General of Turkey.
 MT. Hall has received many of these packages. At first he paid little atten- tion to them but finally began to fear pIoie cn being opened, might follow the
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
CHANGING PERSONNEL
 OF DEWEY'S SQUADRON
Several Officers Detached Ordered Home on Waiting
 Orders.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.--Monday's naval orders include a number of changes in the personnel of the Asiatic squadron. Lieutenant c. F. Rees and Lieutenant c. G. Calkins have been de- tached from the Olympia, Admiral Dewey's flagship. and ordered home on
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
A Victim of the Mohegan.

OAKLAND, Nov S-A dispatch has been received by Judge Nye of this city c. Crane. whose life was lost October IA in the shipwreck of the Mohegan off the southwest coast of England. He had just started November ? from New York for California with the remains of his mother, to be laid beside her husband. the late A. C. Crane. in the cemetery at Santa Cruz. Notice of the funeral will be announced when the date of MT. Cranes arrival shall be ascertained
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Insufficient School Funds.

OAKLAND, Nov. 8.-School Superin- tendent McClymonds in his report to the Board of Education last night showed that unless assistance comes from the new tax levy it is probable that the High School will have to close a month earlier than usual, in order to avoid a deficit in the funds. At the present rate of rela- tive income and expenditure, there will be a deficit of $4211 13 at the end of the
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
To Prevent Diphtheria Epidemic.

OAKLAND, Nov S. Health Officer Dunn is taking all necessary precautions to prevent Q threatening diphtheria cpl demc In this he was prompted by the death of a child last night and another this morning from malignant diphtheria. In these two cases the premises or both families have been thoroughly tunigated There Is still another case of the disease in this city
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Burglars Running Riot.

OAKLAND, Nov. S-Three more bur- glaries have been reported to the police. The houses entered were those of pr. J. P. Sarsfeld. 1103 Hilbert street; Mrs. s. M. Bradbury, almost opposite the latter, and that of Judge J. l.. Bolt, corner of Hilbert and Twelfth streets. Considerable jewelry and food was taken.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Killed in the Ring

LONDON, Nov. s.--At the National Sporting Club last evening Nat Smith knocked out Tom Turner with a blow over the heart in the thirteenth round of a boxing match. Turner remained uncon- scious and died this afternoon. Smith and his seconds have been arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

mower His hand was caught between the knives of the mower, and he is thank ing his lucky stars that he did not lose the whole hand. The unfortunate man coulo not secure medical or surgical attentlon until this morning, when Drs. S2nDorn, Howe and Porter dressed his wounds
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Lost His Fingers in One Clip.

OAKLAND, Nov. S.-Alexander Cumber, a farmer at Pinoie, lost the fingers of his right hand yesterday while running a hay
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Sentenced to Death.

PORTLAND, Or, Nov. S.-Claud Bran- ton, convicted O. the murder of John Linn, was this morning sentenced to be hanged on Friday, December 2l.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09
Mustered Out Slowly.

Rheumatism kidney. liver diseases cured Dr. Gordin. Sanitarium. 5l4 Pine nr, Kearny. S.F. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

Buy wallpaper & window shades at Clark's 653 Market. Country orders solicited.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-09

ALAMEDA, Nov. 8-A defective 1ue caused a fire this evening in the residence of Mrs A. B. Liebenstein, 1425 Morton street. Considerable damage was done by yNater and smoke
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01
Fl. Nick. 1898 A,m.n.c mad Paper.

Tho Hicks 1898 Almanac nnd Paper.
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01
Five Serial Stories.

Five strong serial stories are announced
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lou during 1898. They are The Fresh
man, a romance of college life, by Jessie
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story Of placer mining in Alaska, by
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The Story Of Bse Farm" by Edith A.
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01
l897-l898.

With this issue we greet the
entry of the year 1881, with all
its diversified hopes of Joy or
sorrow, pleasure or pain; of
hopes realized; of hope deferred.
But time will come and time
will go distributing it's smiles
and frowns, It's sunshine and
sunshine over nations of the
earth as we'll as the individuals;
or of the lowly beast of forest
and plain-of birds of the air
or fishes of the sea.
As a community the people of
this section of our land have
experienced the glints of pros
porous sunshine and our united
hopes and prayers are for a con-
tinuance of Divine favors.
Thsre are few communities
amywhere-taken all in all,
where people have so many ad-
vantages and so few disadvan-
ges in the ordinary course of
human life as have the people
of Mclean County. Plenty of
provisions for themselves, plen-
ty of provender for their stock.
Plenty Of fuel, both coal and
wood, both easily obtainled A
new process mill, we'll locatad,
in which the best brands of fine
-four are manufactured. Good
merchantile stores where every
commodity used in a farming
communities are bought and
sold. Good mark cts for our
produce near our borders in
which rival railroads compete.
Good climate; good soil; good
roads. In in the name of good
ness, then what is to hender us
from having a happy New Year
and wishing every one the
same.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01
Prosperous Coal Harbor.

Coal HARBER, N. D., Dec. 27.'97.
EDITOR LEADER.
The Holidays are with US and We are
resting after years successful work:
What have We done?
We have sold 5000 head of cattle for
$93,OOO.0O; 1000 head of sheep for
$21,OOO.OO; 100 hor.es for $4.5O0 90;
1000 hogs for $4,000 90; 10000 bushel of
wheat for $252,Oo000. Missellenious
produce for $25O0O.OO. Paid our debts
und got money IN the stocking.
FARMER.
Our cores pondent-no doubt tells
the plain truth about the past seasons
close up at Coal Harbor, as far as the
farmers and stockmen aud sheep * ings"
are concerned, but did not enllghten us on
trades sum up. The correspondent
might have given us some facts and fig
ures concerning trade at tho Right Place
whom common report claim do heavier
wholesale and retail business IN the mer-
chantile line than any other house IN the
western part of North Dakota. The cor
respondent could have told how that es-
tablishment keeps six busy clerks on
their feet from early twilight until late at
night. This observient reporter might
tell of the caravans of purchasers coming
down from the Fort Berthold Indian res.
ervation. Of groups of cash purchasers
from the Russian settlements in the rich
grain districts of Mercer county; of the
coming and going of we'll freighted teams
from the Scandinavian settlements of
northwestern Oliver county. of the bar.
gain hunting ranchmen coming across
from Turtle Lake and the headwaters of
Snake creek aud down from the high
lands of the Dog Den range.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

The latest news from Chinese
waters is of startling and war
like character. The Russians
have seized and occupied Port
Arther and one other strong
position in the gulf of Korea,
while the heavy ironclad fleets
of the British and japanese
are being massed in a threaten
ing attitude.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01
205 Columbus Ave-, Boston, Mass.
A PATHETIC CHRISrMAs INCIDENT.
Minneapolis Tribune

A PATHETIC CHRISTMAS INCIDENT,
Minneapolis Tribune
One of the big dry good stores in Mil.
waukee was thronged with buyers on
Christmas eve when forlorn looking wo-
man was noticed in the act of concealinx
few chea p toys under her ragged shawl
"a policeman was called and covered With
shame over disgrace. the unfortunate
creature was taken to the nearest police
station. The sergeant IN charge happened
to have heart in his bosom, and Doubt
less inspired by the spirit of the hour, hs
made some inquiries before booking the
arrest aud sending the prisoner toa cheer
less cell. The woman told her story, her
voice broken by frequent sobs. She was
widow with three children and earned a
meager living by washing. Her earnings
for the week had not been sufficient to al.
low her to buy any Christmas tokens for
the expectant little ones, and, desperate
at the thought of breaking their little
hearts by coming home empty handed,
she had gone into the crowded store and
stolen few little trinkets to take to them.
Of course, she was a sslf-confessed thief,
but the police sergeant had children of
his own, and he thought bit before put
ting her name on the disgraceful record
book. Then he told the woman 10 20
home and sent an officer with her to verify
her story. It was all too true. The three
little ones we're found in an humble COT
tage, ho vered around little stove With
the last remnants of fuel in it, hungry
and cold that their bare feet were cuddled
in the oven of the stove. The facts were
made known to the manager Of tho big
dry goods and his heart also beat in uni
son with the generous Christmas spirit,
which had actnated the police sergeant:
Fot only did he refuse to prosecuts che
chalg Q but he ordered u package of toys,
and big basket of provisions sent to
that humble little cottage, and the un.
fortunate mothers grief and humiliation
were changed to surprised rejoicings
while three little children enjoyed
Christmas the like of which had not even
entered their widest dreams.
Who shall say that this touching Incl
dent 10 not a perfect realization Of the
true Christian spirit, which had its birth
in a msnger in Beshl chem, 1900 years
ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Editor srevens, now at his desk on the
Republican, late Grand Forks News makes
some opening passes in vigorous English.
on the line of action laid out for the Re.
publican. There is NO question but that
the Republican will become interesting
reading in the near future.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

In the hurry of the makeup last week
IL being Christmas eve-we left out the
account OF the tragic death of Treasurer
Knoop, Of Mercer county, which accured
at Hebron about two weeks ago, while
Attempting to board train for Mandan
10 meet the N. p. tag commissioners and
reoesive taxes due his county. Treasurer,
Knoop was popular official in Mercer
aud had the ooufldence of the people.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Some of the finest specimens of Ignite
coal ever exhumed from the bowels of the
earth, were Brought down from the Sat
terlund coal mines Thursday. They we're
wide staightsgrained slabs resembling
the huge slabs taken out of the slate
mines of south eastern Pennsylvania.
Some of these specimens are on exhibi
tion at Wahl's store.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Over the prairies of Mclean
county in this New Years day
of 1898, the stock fare grazing
npon the hills, sleek and fat,
with no. feed but the cured
grasses that glisten on plain
and hill top free from snow.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

The Christmas Ball, in Wsshburp Hall
was grand success--so the managers
say. Over 40 tickets were sold; the
weather fine--girls a plenty, and music
excellent. The only drawback was the
need of larger room. Oliver county
we'll represented. The managers and pro-
moters were Henry Richards, John Olig-
ney aud Ole johnson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Wyman aud Saylor we're discharged at
Sanger, Oliver county, last week, on the
plea of self defense from the charge of
numbering their brother. We understand
they have since pulled up aud emigratsd
to other parts.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

The Kuhn Messenger late Wind has
been greatly improved since Editor Cobb,
formerly associate editor on Dickinson
Press has taken hold of it. The first
noticeable improvement was change of
name.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Reports from Turtle Lake neighbor
hood give glowing accounts Of grand
dance on Christmas night at the residence
OF Count 1sentrout. Peace nd Joy went
hand in hand
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

The balm" b-eezes from Ear Chinook.
that had made out door life pleasant for
several days Past-to borrow All express
s'on from Col. Jack Dwyer-took chill
and died, Thureday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

James Larmer, Of Foxtail Springs, WI.
down greeting friends and helping to fill
the county Golfers in the treasurer's Office.
Tuesday and Wednesday,.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

ED-TRUSTWORTHY AND ACT
w i've gentlemen and ladies to travel for re
sponsible, established hOnss In North Dakota
Monthly $G5 and expenses Positions steady
reference. Enclose Self-addreSsed stamped
envelope. The Dominion Company, Dept. NY
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Clarence ST. George and c. H. Hall, of
C"nkiing, are the two expert miners now
putting out coal at the Satterlund mine
ON Beaverdam creek.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Louis Anderson, of Coal Harbor, came
mp from Bismarck. Thursday with a large
load o. lumber for his new barn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Mrs. Welsh. teacher of the washburn
school, and Miss Florence satt.rlund
boarded Tuesdays stage for visit among
friends in the capital city.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

George l. Robinson, the Coal Harbor
merchant. aud Captain Miller, 3nd Ragi.
ment, U. 5. Army, reached Washburn
from above, Christmas eve. George L..
simply took few hours jump from bus
inoas and gather up an appetite for his
Christmas dinner, while Captain Miller
was returning from his detailed duty as
issuance insp etor of supplies at the In-
dian agency ut Elbowoods.
Tie Christmas Tree.
The weather on Christmas eve being 30
fine, there was a large gathering of peo-
pie, old and young at the Washburn court
house to witness tho Christmas tree pro.
gram. Some complaint was made about
the manner of shaking the tree or pluck.
ing the gilded frultage, otherwise there
was abundant mirth and jolity and
pleasant evenings entertainment. The
following was the. programe rendered.
Mrs. Wslsh, of the Washburn school, con.
ductress:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Allen Mcdonald, of Weller, was trans.
acting business in the county capital,
Monday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

There will be a grand dance at the
Washburn Athletic Club rooms ON the eve
of Jan. 7th. Tickets IS cts. per couple.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Floods from melting SHOWS on the up.
pr Yellowstone push up the channel ice
on the Missouri with a a two foot bulge,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

There will bs an eclipse of the moon
next Friday evening at about ak O'Clock
in the evening. The moon will full face
when the shadow comes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-01-01

Commissioner Conelly. and family,
OF Oliver county, spent Christmas day
with Washburn friends.