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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

Great wit may be akin to madness,
but the relationship isn't to be COM
pared to the madness of the small wit
whose contribution is declined With
thanks"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

May Bring Leprosy to This Country:
Our soldiers in Hawaii may contract
leprosy and bring it to this country
While leprosy is to be dreaded, there
are a thousand times as many victims
to stomach disorders, but there is a
cure in Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Other ailments that the Bitters are a
specific for are malaria, fever and
ague. Sold at all drug stores.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
Roundabout.

Hopp-Don't you get go you can't
hear the alarm clock these cold. morn
ings? .
Popp-Why, no, not exactly. The
clock wakes the baby, the baby wakes
my. wife-you know a woman never
gets 90 she can't hear the baby-and
then she wakes me,-Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
Appointed by Gov. scoaeld.

Appointed by Gov. scoheld.
Madison, Wis.,, Jan. 4.-Gov. Edward
scofield has appointed Albert Solli-
day Of Watertown a. quartermaster
general, w. N. G., to succeed Oscar b.
Zweituch Of Milwaukee, resigned. A.
i. Nelson Of Waupaca was appointed
a member of the state board Of control
in place Of Richard Guenther Of Osh-
kosh, resigned.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
Dreyfus Taken Back.

London, Jam 4. = The. Paris CORE
spondent of the Chronicle says. he
learns that Dreyfus actually started
for France, but that he was taken
back to his prison island In conse-
OF the representations made by
the government to the court Of cassa-
ton as to the danger OF bringing him
to Paris.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
!. Deme.tic T,pEedx.

Paulddng, Ohio, Jan. "A domestic
tragedy stirred Paulding's social cir
cles to a considerable degree. Charles
A.. Brewer, 'ex-postmaster, shot and
killed his wife, after which he placed
the revolver to his own head and blew
his, brains out. Domestic incompati-
bility was the u Of the shooting.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
RaiIroad Man Killed.

Spokane, Wash, Jan, A. - Henry L.
Gilbert, q freight conductor Of the
Northern Pacific railroad. vas instant
ly killed at Pullman. He was making
a flying switch, missed his footing and
fell beneath the cars. He was de-
capitated. He was prominent in G. A.
r. circles.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

want Thsif Pay Restored.
Fail River, Mass, Jan. - The tex
tile workers Of the city are preparing
TO ask for a restordtion1sSo1 the 10 per
cent reduction Ia wages made. in the.
early part ofsstheS year. Tie reduction
affected more that 29,0o0sopenAtives
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

ITO Secretary Of War: The flag
raised on Castle MORO, Cabanas, the
palace and other buildings in city.
Government formally turned over by
Gen. Castellanos to commission and by
it transferred to Gen. Brooke.
Wade, Chairman,
-"Clous, Secretary"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

Havana, Jan. 4. Without ostenta-
ton and without the semblance Of dis
order the sovereignty of Cuba passed
from Spain to the United States at
noon Sunday. The following brief
cablegrams conveying information Of
the transfer and Of the raising Of the
United States flag, We're sent to Wash
ington during the afteTnOOn:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
Sixteen Cars pitched.

Winona, Mimi, Jan. a. An east
bound freight on the Northwestern
road was wrecked near Dover By a
wheel on the front car breaking. Six
teen cars were ditched.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
ma EHre. q

plankinton, N. d., Jan. THE gen.
aral store of ID. Bartow, covering q
1OO.foot front, was entirely destroyed
By fire, supposed to have been started
from q detective lue. Loss about
$4,000. No insurance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
More ~Ipcendiarism

More Ipcen01aF1snn.
Calumet, Mich, Jan. IAN attempt
was made to burn the residence Of
Marshal August Beck by some tough
Characters whom he had been instru-t
mental In bringing to justice. Frank
Lucie has been arrested for the crime
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
Four Nliners Kuled.

Jamestown, CAL, Jan. 4.-Four min
ems were killed in Jumper mine by the
dropping Of q skip which fell 100
feet to the bottom Of the shaft. One
other was slightly injured.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

Truth is mighty and will prevail. OF
course it will-just as long as that
which prevails is labeled the truth.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
Combat 4. Immineut,

Combat IL Imminenf.
Lima, Peru, Jan. 4.-The latest ad-
vices from Lapaz, capital Of Bolivia,
say that combat Is imminent be-
tween the r~evolutionists and the gov
eminent troops.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
70 Aren't Zala,

London, Jan. 4. - The Daily News
says: In a round about manner we
hear that the British authorities, at
the request Of the French government.
have issued a warrant for the arrest Of
Emile Zola, now known to be in Eng
land.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

Spain might utilize Cow-king Gillett
in her cabinet. Just at this juncture
his borrowing talent would come in
quite handy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

'lo the President: The government
formally surrendered by Gen. Castel-
lanos to American commission at II
O'clock and by latter transferred to
Gen. Brooke. Ceremonies successfully
carried out. The American flag flies
over MORO castle, Cabanas and the
palace and other buildings. City or
derby. Wade, Chairman,
-"Clous, Secretary"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

It's pretty hard to make a schoolboy
believe in an all-wise Providence when
it rains on a holiday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
A Flank Movement

A Flank Movement.
Gibbons-My tailor will be here in
half an hour.
The Boy-Yes,s sir; shall I ash: him to
wait?
Gibbons-No; you .blockhead! What
do you suppose I am going out for1-
Philadelphia North American.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

According to the old saw, every dog
has his day. So has every saint, for
that matter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
Not : cheerful Tori.

The Gander-Did you evet hear the
saying, ''sauce for the. goose is sauce
for the gander9'
The Goose-Ugh! Ny dear, it makes
me nervous to hear you discussing
such extremely unpleasant subjects
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

There has been something substan-
tial behind John Bulls protestations
Of brotherly love and his moral sup
port during the Spanish difficulty.
Some of the things which England ex-
poets of the United States are set down
in terms by that blunt newspaper, the
London Saturday Review. 1t expects
us to deal generously with Canada in
the matter Of tariffs; it expects that
Great Britain will be remembered when
the United States government firmly
establishes its authority over the Phil
ippines; it especially expects the as
sistance Of this government when the
inevitable struggle owe China begins.
A serious question Of Jail etiquette
has arisen at Eureka Springs, Ark,
where four convicts absented them
selves without leave from the county
prison and went to a dance. In the
morning they were all back again at
the Jail door, clamoring for admission
and breakfast. The justly incensed
jailer refused to take them in, saying
they had abused his hospitality. The
matter was taken to higher authorities
and the exiles have obtained their old
quarters. On the whole, this decision
was just. Some slight punishment
should be inflicted on the absentees,
but a good deal can be excused to
high spirits, while it should not be
held that a mere frolicsome escapade
like this should forfeit a prisoners
legal right to food and shelter. There
is a time to dance, but cannot be
dancing all the time. The jailer should
not allow personal pique to interfere
with grave constitutional privileges.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

The ceremony of transfer was very
simple, consisting only Of a series OF
speeches in the hall Of the palace, the
hauling down of the Spanish flag and
the raising in it's stead Of the flag of
the United States on the Flagstaff on
the palace roof.
After the formal transfer had been
made Gen. Brooke held a reception in
the palace salon, the various officials
paying their respects and promising al
legiance to the United States. At the
close of the reception the Cuban gen.
erals were introduced. Gen. Brooke
said to them:
81 shall look to you to assist in car
rying out the purpose that brought US
to these shores. 1t Is a great trust.
and I shall expect most extraordinary
assistance from you."
Gen. Lacret, who acted as spOkes-
man for the Cuban officials, assured
the United States military governor
that everything in the power of the
Cuban military officials would be done
to help the Americans to restore Cuba
to a condition of peace and prosperity.
Boys in Blue Parade.
The parade Of the United States
troops showed the feeling Of the Gu
ban element Of the population. The
march was from FL Vedado, along the
Achia del Norte, the Prado and Cen
trail Park to Cerro and Quemados.
About every fourth house displayed
some decoration-a palm branch, a bit
of red, white and blue bunting, or a
flag. Not a dozen flags were to be
seen in the stately Prado. In the Achia
del Norte the troops passed under the
skeletons of triumphal arches, left I'M
finished when it was decided to post
pone the demonstration. The roofs Of
houses, the parks and the wayside in
the suburban districts were crowded
with curious, but for the most part,
silent, spectators. Now and again
there was a cry viva los Ameri-
canos," followed by a burst Of cheer
lug, but there was no general express
sion Of public rejoicing, though Maj.
Cen Lee, who rode at the head Of the
column ON a gray charger, received q
personal ovation along the, entire line.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

Manila, Jan. L. The British schoon-
err Esmaralda, which has just arrived
here from the Ladrone islands, reports
that after the United States cruiser
Charleston left the island Of Guam, In
June last, the Spaniards refused to
recognize the authority Of Francls
P%ortusach, who was verbally author
lied by Capt. Glass to continue his
former regime as governor n Jose
Sisto, a former public administrator,
was declared governor. He armed
part of the native guards, collected q
tax of Sc a head, and secreted fifteen
tons of powder and a small stock of
ammunition when the island was
taken by the Americans.
Massacre at Carolines.
The schooner also reports the mas.
sacre of the Spanish garrison by the
combined native forces at, Panopi,
Caroline islands. Henry Naott, an ed
ucated chief, has been selected as the
ruler. He is reported to be. favorable
to Americans. The British cruiser
Beunaventura' has gone to Iloilo to
protect British interests there.
Iloilo VIII Be Surrendered.
The Spanish steamer Remulus,
which has just arrived here, confirms
the report that the insurgents at lloiio
are inclined to surrender that town to
the Americans if satisfied as to the
form of government which will be ac-
corded them. .'-....
Francis Portusach, whom the ON
GERS of the United States cruiser
Charleston left in charge CT the La
drone islands, being the only Ameri-
can citizen there, is a native OF Spain,
where he was born about thirty years
ago. He took out his citizenship pa
pers in Chicago during the year 1888.
He is said to be the son Of a wealthy
merchant of Barcelona. Palopi may
mean the island Of Puynipet, also re-
ferred to MS Bonabe and Panapee. 1t
is probably the second in size of the
Carolines proper.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

A tailor is sometimes able to mend
everything but his ways.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
About the sizc OF II:

Willie-Say, pa, What's an impress
slonist? 4.
pam impressionist, Willie, is an
artist who gives the impression that he
sells more pictures than he a paint
Chicago News,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
: NORTH DAKOTA

When a man plays the races the races
work him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

1t isn't vanity that makes a man go
out between the acts and look in the
glass. -,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
Secret societies evidently originated
in Egypt. Mummies the word there.

The original settler in Tennessee was
probably the first man who tennis
saw.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

Some men can't understand why the
tool-killer doesn't call next door.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

listers and roll-top desks hide a
great many things from the public.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07
SPANISH RULE
IN CUBA ENDED
TINENT COMES DOWN.

The New Year Opens A%uspiciously
for Cubans-Historic Scene Mt the
Are Simple and Consist of a Se-
ries Of Speeches and the Hauling
Down of the Spanish Flag and
Raising ii Its Place the Emblem
of Freedom - American Troops
Parade Under the Command OF
Gen. Lee. @
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

The cowardice Of some men prevents
them from posing as towards.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-01-07

ITO Secretary Of War: The flag sent
up on MORO castle and the palace at
1904 p. m., local time.
John r. Brooke, Major General,
Commanding"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-28
nLOBe'S MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE,
- 20 WASHINGTON Az. SOUTH.
Advertising Subscriptions
Tel. 2796 il. Tel. 279O IA

1t is barely possible that the Mcintyre
flour trust will be brought into court UNI
der the antitrust law passed at the last
session of the Minnesota legislature. The
attorney general and w. S. Dwinnell, one
of the authors of the law, are at present
working on the case and should they find
that the Mcintyre -four combine is a
trust within the meaning of the law,
steps will be taken Immediately.
The difficulty lies in the obligation upon
the part of the state to prove that the
combine is in a position to affect prices.
if, as is claimed by the Mcintyre people,
their mills turn out only 10 per cent OF
the flour made in this country, it will
probably be impossible to prosecute. But
on the other hand, If it can be shown
that they virtually control considerably
larger proportion OF the output, then the
new law will be brought into play to drive
the concern from this state.
The matter is one of Importance to Min
nesota millers from the fact that the
trust, having now secured a foothold in
this state, is in a position to label their
flour Minneapolis or Minnesota" with
impunity, even though the staple is manu-
featured in Milwaukee or elsewhere.
These two names have long been a
synonym for best III the flour trade and
their use has proved a valuable asset 10
the Minnesota miller. However, should
inferior flours be placed upon the market
thus labeled the names would soon cease
to be of value; and the Minnesota millers
would thus be done a grave injustice.
This same question has only recently
been settled In the courts, the final de.
cision being in favor of Minnesota; and
the flour men of the state do not look
with equtnimity upon a condition of af-
fairs which threatens to nullify their hard
won legal. battle for their rights Ac-
coridng to the courts decision, the Nc
Intyre combine, having mills in this state
may brand their flour Minnesota" even
though it is manufactured In anothe,
state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-28
BLOCKADE RAISED.
Philippine Avenues of Trade Arc
Finally ReOpened.

MANILA, June N.-Maj. Gen Otis has
ordered the opening to trade Of many i'm
portant ports that have been closed since
the outbreak. These include San Fer
nando, on the west coast of Luzon; Apart,
on the north coast; Cuarami, and ali
ports on the islands of Samar and Leyte
Many ships used in interisland COM
merce have been tied up in the harbor
here for months, and the shippers and
merchants have been urging the govern
ment to raise the blockade. When the
decision was made known yesterday, the
scene In the custom house was as animat-
ed as the floor of an American stock ex-
change. 1t was busy day. Ship owners
were eager to get their clearance papers.
There was a great boom in the hemp
business, which has been at a standstilI
The ships will race to bring the first
cargo here before the demand weakens.
There is heavy export duty on hemp, and
this will greatly increase the revenue.
The demands of the traders generally
led Gen. Otis to take this action Reports
from the southern islands showed that
cessation of trade was bringing great
hardships upon the peaceful Inhabitants.
Gunboats will protect merchantmen as
far as possible, but some of them will
risk confscation by the insurgents, who
exact heavy tribute
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-28
TROOPS TO BE SENT.
Gen. Otis Request for Reinforce
ments VIII Be Granted.

WASHINGTON, June H-The presi-
dent, upon his return to Washington. was
promptly acquainted with the situation
in the Philippines as exhibited In Gen.
Otis statement cabled yesterday. He
was in conference for a time with Secre.
tary Alger respecting the best method
of carrying out Gen. Otis desire to main
tain at least throughout the rainy season
an effective fighting force of no less than
80, 600 men in the island In the general 8
last estimate, which was received yes
terday. 1t is noted that he asks for an
defective" force of 10000 men. This last
estimate will oblige the war department
to secure more troops Gen. OTIS report
and his casualty list make 1t evident that
provision must be made at once to supply
a shortage of about Is per cent In his
force The officials are taking into con-
sideration the assurance of the medical
authorities that no diminution to this dis
ability rate can be expected during the
west season, but that the conditions may
grow even worse as the season advances
Many of these men will have to be in
yalided home to the United States, it
being demonstrated, particularly in the
typhoid cases, that convalescence is rare
unless the patient leaves the Philippines
Thus the department will be under the
necessity of keeping up steady flow
of recruits from the United States II Gen.
Otis desire is to be complied with. TIE
recruiting officers reports indicate an
ability on their part to supply one thou
sand men a week, more than suff1c1ent,
it is believed, to meet Gen. Otis ne2dS
in the future while as for the present,
the department has assembled 5000 re-
cruits at San Francisco, ready for trans
port, as soon as ships can be found.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-28
PILLSBURY ACADEMY.
Trustees and Alumni Each Have an
Election of Officers

OWATONNA, Mimi, June 27.-(Special.)
The board of trustees of PiIlsbury
academy held their annual meeting, this
afternoon. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Hon.
Charles "A. Pillsbury. Minneapolis, presi-
dent; w. R. Kinyon, Owatonna, treasurer,
ana B. B. Townsend, Minneapolis, secre-
tary. The academy has prospered and
advanced in standing during the past
year. Afterward the reunion of the
alumni took place. New officers were
elected as follows: Byron A. Barlow,
Owatonna, president; Myrtl Kinyon, Owa.
tonna, secretary; Mrs Gertrude Town
send, Minneapolis, vice president, and H.
w. Vinton, Owatonna, treasurer.
Between three and four hundred persons
viewed the work III the art department
The exhibit was extensive and found
great favor among the guests. The final
recital by the department of music, under
the direction of Miss Charlotte M. Pack
ard and Mrs. Carrie A. Potter, was held
in the academy auditorium tonight. A
good number was in attendance. The
programme consisted of piano, vocal and
instrumental music. All numbers were
heartily encored.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-28
YACHTsMEN DISAPPOINTED.
T3I- n
Are Not Pleased With New Cup De-
fender.

NEWPORT, R. t. June 27.-The yachts
men who saw the brushes between the
new sloop yacht Columbia and the De-
fender, the champion of 1897 today, are
not so enthusiastic. Htonight over the
speed of the new boat IS they were after
the short skirmish off jamestown on
Sunday afternoon. To-day the two great
racers met under different conditions
from those which prevailed in their first
trying out. In place of little air, which
scarcely filled the two boats, the wind to.
day was a good Wholesale breeze from
the southwest, which compelled the
crews IF the racers to lay out 10 wind
ward in true racing fashion, and under
these conditions the Defender made
most excellent showiFg and her per-
Torrance this evening somewhat depress-
ed the owners and admirers of Columbia
This morning both boats sailed to the
windward for ten minutes, then bent
towards the reef ship. The new sloop
gained about one and a half minutes in
fully one and a half hours steady sail
ing, under equal conditions
During the morning brush the De-
fender held her own in the short reach
toward Point Judith, with boo1ns a third
out. This afternoon the try-out revealed
the fact that the Columbia, in her pres
ent condition, is not going to have an
get together on the measured course
ana, with stiff breeze blowing. Yachts
meE and others, however, need not worry
about the Columbia's speed, for she is a
very fast craft, and the turing I'D she
will get between now and October. will
certainly make heY fit boat to meet the
British challenger Shamrock.
This afternoons skirmish was started
on equal terms, with a strong breeze
blowing he
smooth sea and no yachts to bother
either boat The racers started side bv
side, the Defender to the windward about
100 yards away, and, after putting ont TO
sea, about four miles III a direct line from
the reef lightship, or about six miles
tack and tack, the Columbia gained
about twenty seconds, not enough to pre-
vent the Defender from forcing her about
when Capt. Rhodes desired to claim that
right The Defender had the right of
way on the Columbia and had she not re-
linquished this, to1l5serye as an illustra-
ton as to how close the two boats were
together, Capt Rhodes boat would have
met the Columbia Just about midships
A few seconds previous, however. the
Columbia parted her fore topsail sheets
and seing this the Defender eased ,1p and
the race was over The parting of tho
topsail sheets on the. Columbia caused
a tear in the canvas, but the hole was
not very large one, iand can be quickly
repaired
Both the Columbia and Defender will
start for New London tomorrow, and will
undoubtedly race all the way. Mr. Ise-
lin, however, said that the chances of a
race depended considerably upon the
weather and whether the topsail could be
repaired in time, otherwise the Columbia
would go over under easy sail
After the race Mr. Iselin expressed
himself as fully satisfied with the Column
bia, and said he would be satisfied if she
could beat the Defender in q thirty-mile
course by five minutes. 49,