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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
INTERESTING ExpERiMENT.
Government Will Try to Make Sail.
ors Out Of Farmers,

Government Will Try to Make Sail.
ors Out Of Farmers,
New York, Dec. 23.-The converted
4 cruiser Dixie arrived from P'hi]adel.
phia yesterday, having on board 300
lardsmen from the Mississippi valley,
who are to be converted into sailors.
Commander ]. Fl. Hawley, of the
Hartford, which now is at San Fran
cisco, is recruiting farmers from the
Pacific slope and inland. and will bring
them to this port. He is expected
here in April. Both ships, with the
recruits aboard will circumnavigate
the globe. showing them the sights
while teaching them how to follow the
sea and manage Uncle Sans navy.
Since the restoration of peace it has
been difficult to get, sailors to enlist in
the navy. 1t is thought that the pres
ent plan will provide all the men re-
quired, and also that a better class
will he obtained for the crews Of the
new %battleships Kearsarge, Kentucky,
Alabama, New Jersey and other ships
which will be placed in commission In
the spring. The Dixie will remain in
dry dock until after Christmas, when
she will go to Norfolk, thence to the
West Indies and later to Europe, prob
ably to France, first of all. As 10 9th
err government has tried to make sail
ors out of farmers, the experiment will
be watched with interest by naval Of
ficers all over the world.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.

A1Vc oIOSA HH
St. Paul, Dec. "a. - Wheat :. No. 1.
Northern, 65 q 66c; No. 2 Northern,
63 a CSC. Corn No. 3 yellow.
2S 1-2@29c; No. 8, 2S@28 1-2c. Oats
No. 3 white, % IA q % 1-2c; No. 3,
223-4@23 1-4c. Barley and Rye-Feed
barley, 310I32 1-2c; mailing grade, $500
35c: No. 2 rye, Al 1-2@47 34c; No. 3
we, 46M46 1-2c.
Duluth. Dec. 24.-Wheat-No. 1 hard,
65 3-4c: No. 1 Northern, Ga 3 &c; No. 2
Northern, g. lac; No. 8 spring, o 3-4c;
to arrive. No. / hard; 653-4c; No. l
Northern, 6 43-4c; December, No. 1
Northern. GA 3-4c; May. No. l North
ern. 60 5-Sc; July, No. 1 Northern,
70 7-sc: oats. 223-8@23 lac; rye,
a 1-2c; barley, 33@35c; flax. to ar
rive. $1.41 1-2c; cash, $1.411-2c; De-
cember, $1.41 10; May, SLAB II; corn,
20 1-2c.
Minneapolis, Dec. "a = Wheat = De-
cember closed at GA 1-2c; May opened
at 66 5-Sc and closed at 663-4c; July
opened at 81 7-Sc and closed at 6Sc:
On track-No. 1 hard, 66 1-2c; No. i
Northern, 60 3-4c; No. 2 Northern,
GO 3-4c.
Milwaukee, Wis, Dee. 24.-Flour is
steady. Wheat firm; No; 1 Northern,
G6 1-2M67 1-2c; No. 2 Northern, 64@85c.
Rye steady; No. 1, So 1-2c. Barley
firm; No. 9. II 1-2c; sample, 37@44c.
Oats dull: No. 2. 24@25c.
Chicago. Dec. 24-Wheat-No. 2 red,
6S@6S 1-2c: No. 3. 65@67 1-2c; No. 2
hard winter, Csc; No. 3, 6O@65c; No. !
Northern spring, 67@6S 1-2c; No. 2
Northern spring, 65 Sd "a Csc; No. 3
spring. 62M67 Lee. Corn-No. 2, 3O3-4c;
No. 3. 80 1-4M3O 1-2c. Oats No. 2,
% 1-2c;.No. 3. % lac.
Chicago. Dec. "a. - Cattle-Beeves,
81 .225Mi.9 80; COWS and heifers, $3G5;
stockers and feeders. $3@4.9O; Texas
steers, $4.25@5.25. Hogs-Mixed and
butchers. $3.95@4.15; good to choice
heavy, S4.O564.15; rough heavy. $3.50
a 4; light. s 3.95@4.1O; bulk. $4.O5 q
4.12 10. Sheep, $3.90@4.O5; lambs, 81
@5.6O.
Sioux City, Iowa, Dec. 24.-Cattle-
Beeves, S4.5O@5.5O; cows and bulls,
mixed, $2@3.5O; stockers and feeders,
So .5O@4.4O; calves and y%earlings. $3.50
@4.5O. Hogs, S3.95@4; bulk, $3.50
1897 1-2.
South st. Paul, Dec. "a. - Hogs -
S.. 7O13.95. Cattle-Cows, $2,55@3.15
calves, $4@6; bulls, $2.5OG3; stockers,
$2.75@3.25.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
FLIGHT OF

Defeated by Government Troops
Revolution ut AN End.
New York. Dec. "a. - The Herald's
correspondent Mt Colon reports that Of
fetal advices have been received from
Venezuela that the government troops
in that country completely defeated
the rebel forces under Gen. Herman
dez on Dec. IA. The general fed. 1t
taken. and that ala a large Quantity Of
ammunition was seized. Port Mara
caibo has been officially declared open
to commerce, and the Venezuelan rev.
olution is considered at an end. 1t is
expected that Gen. Hernandez will
probably be captured Don .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
NEWS IN BhIEF.
overflow From the Wires In . Co
densed Form. Il

IT, =. q e. .af| "E E'-fHE-.L
Overflow From thu Wires In . Col
densed Form. ~
Chayalier Anton de Kontskt, the
famous pianist, is dead at. New YORK,
aged eighty-two.
The claim of Swift & Co. for fresh
beef shipped to Puerto Rico in 1898
has been allowed.
Gov. Gambler of Georgia has vetoed
the bill permitting the practice In the
state of osteopathy.
The Eastern Furniture Manufactur-
ers' association has advanced prices
on certain lines of furniture 10 per
cent.
The withdrawal of the three White
Star liners, used nov as British army
transports, greatly interferes with the
Christmas mails to and from New
York.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
p FOR RoERs

New Yorkers VIII Give Expression
at a Great Mas Meeting.
New York, Dec. 23.-American sym
pathizers with the Beers will hold a
great mass meeting in this city within
the next few weeks. This was definite
" determined upon at q conference of
we'll known New Workers. Under the
craftsmanship of Former Judge Van
Hoesen, it was decided that the best
way to show the sentiment Of the peo-
pie is through a great mass meeting
to be held as soon as possible after the
holidays, either in Madison Square
Garden or Cooper Union. The confer
ence agreed upon a permanent organ
ization to raise a fund for the Beers,
their wounded soldiers and orphaned
children.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30

Havana, Dec. 23-Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood formally took charge Of the gov
ernor generals office ut 8 o'clock yes
terday morning. His first act a to
accept the resignation of the members
Of the advisory cabinet of Gen.
Brooke. These officers, after consld-
ering the question over night, had de-
cided to insist on retiring. Their de-
cision meets with public approval. AL
most without exception they had rem
dered themselves obnoxious to the ma
jority of Cubans. One prominent Gu
ban said:
The chief act of the advisors Of Gen.
Brooke. if they wish to rehabilitate
themselves with their countrymen. is
to resign and thus cause %forgetful-
ness"
The Lucia. contrasting Gen. Brooke's
with Gen. Woods advent, says:
Gen. Brooke's proclamation was I'M
fortunate as it contained errors. Gen.
Wood, although promising nothing.
speaks volumes by his quite deter
mined am of taking charge of af-
fairs. He has captivated everyone"
Gen. Cbaffe is receiving numerous
congratulations upon his appointment
to be a brigadier general in the regu-
lar army. 1t is believed here that the
post of chief of staff will be abolished
and that Gen. Chaffee will succeed
Gen. Wilson as the governor of Matan-
zas-Santa Clara. or will remain in Ha-
vana-Pinar del Rio, Gen. Ludlow sue
ceeding Gen. Wilson. 1t is also be-
lieved that 10 governor will be ap-
pointed for Santiago province, but that
an experiment in civil government on
a much broader scale than W. will be
initiated there under Gen. Woods
supervision from Havana.
Gen. Wood visited the prison and
penitentiaries and seemed much
pleased, although he would not COM
ment on his observations. He was ac-
companied by Gen. Chaffee and Gen.
Ludlow.
There have been no fresh develop
ments in the case of the arrest of the
ten customs appraisers and the whole
matter is being thoroughly investi-
gated.
At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon the
temperature in Havana was % de-
grees, Fahrenheit.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
FAREWELL TO BROOKE.
Banquet rendered to the Departing
Governor General.

Havana, Dec. 24.-Sixty-five persons
were present at the farewell banquet
rendered to Gen. Brooke yesterday at
the Paris restaurant. Gen. Mario
Menocal presided and Mr.. Ernest Lee
Conant acted as POSTMASTER. Senior
Llorcnte, in proposing the health OF
Gen. Brooke, said: .
Q "Gen. Brooke was called upon to
govern Cuba under the extremely diff
ficult. conditions Of transition from the
old. narrow system to the new, liberal
regime, and he did so without injuring
the rights of any one. Cubans will
remember him with gratitude and
love-"
Mai. Gen. Wood. who spoke briefly
in response to words Of welcome, said:
1.-THE United States is in Cuba in the
person OF representatives who intend
to carry out n great work and to fulfil
strictlN the promises of the United
States congress. AS for myself I can
only do what the president has sent
me to do; but I hope to enjoy the es-
TEEN and confidence Of the Cuban
people as Gen. Brooke has enjoyed
them.''
Gen. Ludlow said: "Those, .Ameri-
can officials who remain behind may
count themselves fortunate if. when
the time comes for them to leave the
island, they are followed by the re.
spect and good wishes Of those whom
they in turn leave behind as Gen.
Brooke is about to do. The Cubans
have had no better friends than the
American officers"
Gen. Brooke. responding. said in
part: 81 shall always remember the
long hours of toll in Cuba, but l shall
also ever recall the kindness shown me
by all Cubans, especially by those who
realize that the Americans are their
best friends"
Gen. Brooke will leave to-day for
Tampa. A squadron Of the Seventh
cavalry and a battery Of the Second
artillery. with a band, will escort him
from the palace to the wharf. A ma
jor generals salute will be fired from
Cabanas as the steamer leaves the har-
Dor at 1 O'Clock. 4 governor generals
salute will be fired in honor of Gen.
Wood.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
RUSSELL TO RETIRE.
Long Rest Needed In Order to Avo
n Complete Breakdown.

Long Rest Needed In Order to Avoid
n Complete Breakdown.
Chicago. Dee. 24.-The Record says:
Sol Smith Russell will retire from the
stage for a year or o at the con-
clusion of his interrupted engagement
at the Grand opera house. He has al
ready recovered sufficiently from the
attack that compelled him to discon-
tinue his performance Monday, even
ing, and there is no doubt he will be
able to resume Monday afternoon, but
he will not tax his weakened constitu-
ton beyond what will be necessary to
fulfill his contract at the Grand for the
next two weeks. All his engagements
thereafter for the entire season will be
cancelled. Fred Berger, his manager,
says: "Mr. Russell has been con-
WINGED that the state of his health is
such that he will risk an early and
permanent breakdown unless he takes
a complete rest for a long period"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Had.a Narrow E.cape.

Gallipolis, Ohio, Dec. 24.-The home
Of Luke Darst of Cheshire, was
burned last night. Darst and eight
children were asleep in the second
story. An alorm was given and the
father rushed from the house and babe
his children to jump from the high
windows into his arms. Seven Of them
were rescued in this msnner, but
Clarence, q ten-year-o.d 10y, was
burned to death
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
OCEAN, ALL RIGHT.

Arrives at Liverpool Only Sixteen
Hours Behind Her Rest Record.
Liverpool, Dec: 23.-The White Star
liner Oc eanic, from New York Dec. ID,
arrived here at 2 o'clock yesterday
morning. The Oceanic. which was re-
ported overdue. was only sixteen hours
behind her best record. The anxiety
for her Is said by a representative of
the line to have been caused by the
fact that she did not stop at Queens:
town as usual. The failure to stop
was due to the prevalence Of a dense
fog when Daunt's rock was reached.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
STRUCK 1T c
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcconnell Will Pro
coed to Enjoy Their klOMdik.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mcconnell Will Pro-
coed to Enjoy Their klondike
Wealth.
Chicago, Dec. 23.-Dr. Luella Day,
who two years ago left here for the
Klondike, and whose death was re-
ported in a snowslide. arrived at the
Auditorium hotel and was registered
by Edward Mcconnell. also a Klon-
diker, as his wife. Mrs. Mcconnell
"struck it rich" near Dawson, and her
husband, who had already been years
in the Alaskan gold fields. owns sew.
eral rich claims. Mrs. Mcconnell de-
clared that after a couple of years.
which she and her husband intended
to spend in travel. she will return to
Chicago and erect a home and hospi-
tai for the treatment of crippled chill
dren.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Body Tramcker. Get the Limit.

Body Trafickerx Get the Limit.
Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 24.-E. D.. and
Frank Thompson. who are charged
with selling the bodies of paiper dead
and who were recently convicted Of
conspiracy by a jury and fined $3.50
each, were yesterday sentenced by
Judge Cooper to the workhQuse for q
term of eleven months and twenty
nine days, which is the, limit of the
law. Frank Thompson was recently
arrested in st. Louis, having four dead
bodies in his possession, and was
brought back to this city for trial.
The prisoners gave bond and have, ap-
pealed the case.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
WON'T A PRISON.

Ob.tinate Convict Giving Trouble to
the Warden at San Francisco.
San Francisco, Dec. 24.-TwO years
ago ]. Dinglienno was sentenced by
the federal court to serve a two-years'
sentence iii the Folsom penitentiary
and pay a fine OF, 50 for having coun-
terfeit tools in his possession. His
term expired on Nov. %. but he re-
fused to pay the fine n declines to
take the pauper's oath, saying ne is
content to remain a guest Of the state.
The warden Of the prison has asked
for legal advice as to how he shall pro-
coed to eject the convict.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
FIGHT WITH NEGRO MOB.

They Attempt to Rescue n Prisoner
Two Negroes Wounded.
Newport News, Va, Dec. pa mob
Of negroes 1000 strong attempted to
take a prisoner away from two police
ment in the negro quarter of the city
yesterday. The officers fired on the
negroes, wounding two. The blacks
assaulted the policemen with sticks
and stones, and the entire police force
was called. preventing further trouble.
The trouble grew out of the killing Of
a notorious negro burglar by Sam
White, Sam Jacobs and Abe Levin,
white men.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
DAMAGED.
Fire Among the Shipping at Ne,
VN.ur

Fire Among tbs Shipping al New
York.
New York, Dec. 23.-Fire among the
shipping in North river, at the foot Of
Thirty-fourth street yesterday serious
" damaged the excursion steamers
Harvest Queen and Andrew NJ.
Church, three canal boats and a tug.
The excursion beats were filed with
bales Of straw ard had been a refuge
for tramps, one Of whom, it is believed,
set fire to the straw. The boats We're
sunk. In the hulk Of the Harvest
Queen was found a human body,
burned beyond recognition, but thought
to be that of Robert Herman. a home
less man. Several persons also say
they saw a jump from the burn
ing lighter w. e. Stillman into the riv-
err when the blaze was at it's height!
Nothing was seer Of him afterward.
The financial loss was about $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
STATE WILL PROSECUTE.
Gov. POINTER Orders Proceedings
Against Soldiers for killing n De-

Gov. POynfer OrdeFs PFOceedfngB
Against Soldiers for killing n De-
serter. -.
Omaha, Neb., Dec. 24.-Gov. Poynter
yesterday instructed the prosecuting
attorney of Sarpy county to begin pro-
ceedings against the two regulars of
Fort Crook who We're implicated in the
shooting and killing Of a deSerter from
that post several weeks ago. At the
time of the killing. the Sarpy county
authorities decided that they had no
Jurisdiction and left the matter to the
military authorities. The men were
arraigned on the charge. of murder be-
fore a court-martial and acquitted. If
the civil authorities Of Sarpy county
refuse to act the governor will order
the attorney general of the state to be-
gin criminal proceedings. ". ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
THE LAYTON FUND.

Generous Response to the Appeal of
the Committee.
Washington. Dec. 24.-The commit
tee engaged in raising a fund for the
relief of the widow and four young
children Of the late Maj. Gen. Lawton
are gratiied with the generous re-
spouse to their appeal, and now sug-
gest, through the press that all those
feeling able and so disposed. make: a
Christmas offering to promote the
work in hand. 1t is proposed to cable
Mrs. Lawton on Monday the result as
evidence of the appreciation of her
husbands splendid services and the
sympathy and regard in which she is
held by here countrymen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
FORTY CHILDREN DROWNED.
Broke Through the Ice ON the Rive

Brussels, Dec. 24.-Upward of forty
school children were drowned yester-
day in an ice accident at Frelingham,
near the French fronties. The chill
dren of the district had been given a
holiday with permission to play on the
frozen river Lys. When the merrt-
ment was at full height the ice broke
suddenly and the children disappeared.
A few were rescued half-dead. but the
majority were drowned. Tlfrty-six
bodies have been recovered. but others
are still missing. The catastrophe
carried CONSERVATION throughout the
town. where nearly every family sui
fered loss.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Robbers Caught in the Act.

Robbers Caught In the Act.
. Goshen. Ind, Dec. 24.-Five robbers
made al unsuccessful attempt to rob
William G. Sharpe's private bank at
New Paris, blowing a safe door
through the ceiling. They were fright
ened away by citizens aroused by the
explosion. The robbers made their
escape on a hand car
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Deed. Of Brute.

H~opkinsville, KY, Dec. 24.-Becanse
Ermine' Johnson, aged sixteen, re-
monstrated with him for kicking a
cow, Broder Campbell hurled a stone
at the boy, fracturing his skull and
driving the bones into his brain. John
son is dying. He is the Q Of a prom
inent citizen. .,.S. /;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
STREET CAR DYNAMlTED.

strikers Disclaim Responsibility for
Springfield, Ill; Dec. %. For the
third time since the strike was de-
clared against the Springfield Consoli-
dated railway Nov. 10 a street car
was dynamited at II 1870 o'clock last
night. The car was blown off the
track and completely wrecked. No
passengers were aboard and neither
the motorman or conductor were in
tured. The strikers disclaim any re-
sponsibility for the act. The explosion
occurred in the heart of the city and
caused great excitement.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Accident rs, suicide

New York, Dec. 28.-Winslow Robin
son, a wealthy resident Of Stapleton,
Staten Island, died at his home there
last night from. a pistol shot wound,
indicted an hour before. The police.
have reported the case as One. Of sui.
eide. The family claim 1t was .acci-
dental shooting. MI. Robinson had
been IN poor health for q long time.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Comn,is.ion. for Graduates.

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. PA cablegram
has been received by the dominion
government from the imperial authori-
ties stating that all graduates of the
military college at Kingston, who
are examined by the Canadian minis
ter Of militia, will receive commissions
in the British army.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
PRIVATE /.

Gen.. Lawton's Remains Temporarily
: Placed i'm a Vault.
Manila, Dec. 24.-Gen." Lawton's re-
mains were placed in the chapel at
Pace cemetery. Private services were
held at the residence and the body was
carried to the cemetery by members
of the generals staff and escorted by
Troop I. of the Fourth cavalry. Pub.
lie services will be held later.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Snow storm, I'm Tex..

San Antonio. Tex, Dec. %. News
from Fort Davis is to the effect that q
severe snow storm prevailed there
Monday and Tuesday and was still
showing when the report was sent out.
The snow was then about six inches
deep on the level. and in some places
banked to a depth of two and three
feet. 1t is the heaviest fall that has
visited that place in a. great many
years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
shot Himself.

New York, Dec. 24.-William Mutter,
forty-two years old, senior member Of
the firm Of Kimball Brothers & Co.,
tobacco manufacturers at, 4S Franklin
street, New York city, committed sui
eide by shooting. He is. said to have
lost considerable money in Walltstreet
RECENTLY. =
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
APPEAL DISMISSED.

Decision, of Supreme Court In the
BOrdes Case.
Washington. Dec. 24.-1n the case Of
Fred Bordes against the First Nation
al Bank Of Hawarden, Iowa, the su-
creme court decided. that a writ Of
c%ertiorari could not issue until tho
case had been passed upon by the
court below. The appeal was there.
fore dismissed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
SHOT IN An

Tragedy I'm Which Two Lawyers ON
Opposite Sides of a Cuse Are the
Principals.
Dallas. Tex, Dec. 23.-F. NJ. Ethe-
ridge, a prominent lawyer in this city,
shot Attorney Edwin o. Harrell four
times in a crowded elevator in the
North Texas building. Harrell died
later at his home. Harrell had a pis-
toll half-cocked in his had as he fell.
Etheridge is in custody. The men were
employed as counsel on opposite sides
in litigation involving cotton mill prop
erty and quarreled concerning profess
sional. affairs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
They Buy Artillerx.

London Dec. 24.-An authority who
is to be relied upon for the information
he gives, said yesterday that the. Fill
pinos had placed a large order with a
contipental firm for artillery. When
asked where the Filipinos were getting
the money, he said: They have plen-
ty Of money to keep things going"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Austrnlian Wheat.

Melbourne, Dec. 23.-The Argus Of
this city publishes a forecast of the
wheat harvest Of this country, in which
It says the average yield is 9.37 BUSH
els per acre, and that the exportable
surplus is 100000 bushels.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Caused 100000 Lo..,

lola, Kan, Dec. 2s.-At Lee Harpe,
i've miles east Of here, fire destroyed
two-thirds Of the Lanyon Zinc COM
pany's plant, causing a loss of $4,000.
Two men were kill by a falling smoke
stask.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-12-30
Deluge Of Bills in the ,Hou.e.

DeIU88 OF u11I8 IN tHci1KOuHe
Washington, Dec. 24.-The officials
Of the house of. representatives have
struck a balance IN the recent deluge
of bills, showing that up, to the recess
the record stood: Total bills intro
duced, 5,O15; joint resolutions, 95;
simple resolutions. IS; grand total,
5.176 measures of all kinds. M