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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24

Yaaui Indians Arc Marching on tn
noxun In Strong Force.

Yaqui Indians Arc Marching on the
Town in Strong Force.
Austin, Tex, Feb. 21.-1nformation
reaching here. yesterday from Ortiz;
State of Senoro, Mex, is to the effect
that a courier has been dispatched al
ter Gen. Torres and. the Mexican forces
who are now supposed to be some fifty
miles or more in the immediate center
Of the Yaqui Indian country engaging
rowing bands of Indians almost daily.
The cause Of this special messenger Is
that information has been received
from a supposedly reliable source that
the main body of the Yaquls, some
1900 strong, are marching onto Quay
amas, Mex, with a view of capturing
that town with all it's supplies, stores
and inhabitants. The Mexican gov
eminent has some 800 soldiers there in
charge Of the garrison and the regl-
mental supplies, and while the town is
strongly fortified it Is feared that the
large force Of Indians will probe too
much for the soldiers stationed there,
and r~einforcements may be necessary
at any moment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
RECALLS DREYFUs AFFAIR.
Frenchman Caught in an Offer to
Sell treat Britain Information.

Frenchman Caught in an Offer to
Sell Great Britain Information.
Paris, Feb. 20. - The sensational
newspapers Of Paris publish a story
with regard to a subchief Of one Of
the bureaus of the ministry Of marine
named Philip, who is said to have
been discovered in an offer to furnish
Great Britain information relating to
the freighting of vessels for the Trans
vaal in French ports. 1t is alleged
that in the letter containing his pro-
posal he asked 25,OO0 franks in return
for the information. 1t is also alleged
that the letter was seized on the
strength Of information given by DR..
Leyds, w%hereupon Philip absconded.
The Nationalist journals intimate that
he received timely warning from the
French government and was thus en-
abled to escape to England.
DR.. Leyds, however, denies the re-
port attributed to him in the affair,
reputation of any relations direct or
Indirect with Phiiipp. According to
the Journal DIES Debats Philip has
gone to the United States, where he
formerly lived and where, it is said, he
became a bankrupt as the result Of his
unfortunate management of his bust.
ness as a picture dealtr. The method
by which he was trapped recalls the
Dreyfus affair. He received a letter
inviting him to meet a yelled lady, as
in the notorious case Of Lieut.. Col.
Du Patty dc Clam, at a well known
cafe. Here, according to this story,
he indiscreetly revealed his designs to
the yelled lady, who Immediately in
formed the departmental committee,
which promptly proceeded to investi-
gate. Before action could be taken,
however, the bird had flown.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
DENIED BY CLARK.
He Spent No Money for Corrupt Pur-
poses in Montana.

He Spent No Money for Corrupt Pur.
poses in Montana.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Clark
of Montana was again yesterday the
star witness before the senate commit:
tee on privileges and elections notwith'
standing Dr.. Tracey was also heard.
Mr.. Clark was cross-eXamined by Mr..
Campbell and insisted that he had
spent no money for corrupt purposes
turing the Montana senatorial cam
paign. He gave a detailed statement
of expenditures for political purposes
during the legislative and senatorial
contests which footed as Senator Tur-
ley announced, to $4,000. He de.
clared that his only purpose in enter
ing upon the campaign was the over
throw Of Mr.. Days rule in the state,
which, he said, was SO tyrannical that
he would not desire to continue his res
idence in the state if it was to con-
tinue. Mr.. Campbell said yesterday
that Mr.. DAILY would go on the stand in
:ebuttal. He is expected every day.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
SAILORS FIGHT PIRATES.
Outlaws Terrorixing Chinese Water
by Their Depredations.

Outlaws TerrorixinE Chinese Waters
by Their Depredations.
San Francisco, Feb. 2O.-According
to news brought by the Coptic, pirates
are causring much trouble in Chinese
waters. The government seems pow.
erless to stop their depredations. Dur
ing the early part Of last month the
ish gunboat Tweed, stationed near
Chutou, China, had a lively fight with
as the "Order of the Red Flag Sew
eral pirates were killed, a number
wounded, and n British bluejacket
was shot through the chest. Other
fights have. been reported near Canton,
and a merchant vessels boats have
been held up and robbed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
CONGRESS-.
Legislative Executive and judicial
Bill Passes the House.
WaShinpt0n Feb 14-Iafa Saturday

Legislative Executive and judicial
Bill Passes the House.
Washington, Feb. 19.-Late Saturday
afternoon the house passed the legls-
lative, executive and judicial appro-
prlation bill, after having it under con.
sideration four days. A coloquy be-
tween Mr.. Sulzer of New York and
MI. Grosvenor Of Ohio was the feature
Of the session. Fresh from the anti
trust conference in Chicago, MI. Sui
ger directed the attention Of the house
to the monster monopolies," which,
he said, were being fostered by the
Republican administration. He ad-
verted to passing politics. Those ut
terances drew the fire Of Gen. Gros-
venor, who referred to the political
garbage" which MI. Sulzer1 had
brought back to Washington after his
'hippodroming tour" through the West
"as a vice-presidential candidate"
The civil service appropriation, which
was stricken out Of the appropriation
bill by the committee of the whole,
was restored in the house by a vote of
II to 1923.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
NO UNDUE HASTE.
French Opinion in Regard to Con-

French Opinion in Regard to Con-
structiOn of Nicaragua Canal.
Paris, Feb. 21.-A prominent official
Of the government in speaking to the
correspondent Of the Associated Press
regarding the American construction of
the Nicaraguan canal, said that the
hope of the French people is that the
American government will not decide
on what route the canal shall take I'M
til the Walker commission makes its
report. I'VE think" said he, "that it
is but reasonable that the opinion of
expert engineers should be regarded
before a final decision is reached"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Some Army Change,

Washington, Feb. p. = By direction
of the president the following changes
have been made in the authorized en-
listed strength Of certain organizations
Of the regular army: Signal corps, IN
creased from 720 to 800 enlisted men,
organized as follows: l3o trst-class
sergeants, 22O s%ergeants, 20 corporals,
BIO frst-class privates, 62 second class
privates and 8 cooks. Commlssary
sergeants increased from 100 to 165.
Companies Of infantry, other than
those serving in the Philippines, re-
duced to 100 enlisted men each, 86
privates. -.s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
SENTENCES ARE CoM,1urED.

President Lessens Length Of I'm
prisonment of Horsestea1ers.
Washington, Feb. 2o.-The president
has committed the sentence OF Ernest
Spibuck, a Shawnee Indian, and Chas.
Pettijohn, each convicted in the In
dian Territory of stealing a horse.
The sentence imposed in each cas-
was five years in the penitentiary, and
the president has committed it to two
years. The district attorney represent
ed to the department Of justice that in
his judgement the sentence was ex-
cessive, but under the law five years
was the minimum term of imprison
ment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24

Washington, Feb. 20. - The debate
upon the Porto Rican tariff bill, which
is to continue throughout the week,
and possibly longer, opened in the
house yesterday. 1t is generally agreed
that this bill is the most important
measure which will come before this
congress. Interest in the bill is in
tense among the members on both
sides, and there is urgent demand for
time. The Democrats are sOlidly ar
rayed against the and they
will have powerful support from the
Republican side in Mccall of Massa-
chusetts and Littlefeld Of Maine, both
able and forcible debaters. How far
the Republican disaffection will extend
or whether it will endanger the bill
cannot be %forecasted at this time. Mr..
Payne, floor leader of the majority, oh
jected to the taking Of a vote on a SUBJ
stitute to be offered by the minority.
This substitute, which has not yet
been framed, will be in substance the
bill originally introduced by Mr.. Payne,
providing for free trade with Porto
Rico by the extension of the customs
and revenue laws of the United States
ver the island. The debate yesterday
lacked exciting features. 1t was in the
nature of a long range b~ombardment
before the clash of the contending
forces in battle. MI. Payne opened
with a general argument in support of
the bill going largely into the material
side of the situation, which the bill is
designed to relieve. Mr.. Richardson,
the minority leader, Joined issues on
the power Of congress to- enact the
proposed legislation, and Mr.. Dalzell
of Pennsylvania backed up Mr.. Payne
with q constitutional and legal argyll
ment. All these were listened to with
close attention.
Senate.
A simple resolution Of inquiry intro
duced in the senate yesterday by MI
Hale of Maine precipitated an hours
constitutional debate by some Of the
ablest constitutional lawyers in the
body on the authority of congress at
its present session to extend or with
hold the constitution to territory ac-
auired by the United States. The bill
providing a government for the terri
tory of Hawaii was under considera-
ton most Of the afternoon, Mr.. Gull
lom, in charge Of the measure, explain
ing in detail it's provisions. On con-
vening the senate passed q bill for the
relief Of claimants having cases pend
ing against the United States in the
circuit and district courts affected by
an act of 1898.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
A WILD RUMoR.
A Story of Choate's Possible Recall
Owing to Macrum's aru

A Story of Choate's Possible Recall
Owing to Macrum's Charges.
London, Feb. 21.-The cable rumors
that Mr.. Choate might be recalled in
order to show the United States gov
ernment's resentment against the treat
ment received by Consul Macrum ut
the hands Of the British officials are
declared at the United States embassy
to be utterly ridiculous. No action has
yet been taken by the British govern
ment in regard to the allegations made
by Charles Il. Macrum, the former
United States consul at Pretoria, nor
has Joseph H. Choate, the United
States ambassador here, received any
instructions to make inquiries in on
nection with the matter. The British
officials declare that it is extremely i'm.
probable that consular letters were
opened at Durham as alleged by Ma
crum
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Fire in q Hotel

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 21.-The Ho-
tel Flanders was partly burned at an
early hour, seventy-fve guests being
forced out into the streets with the
mercury hugging the zero mark. Nc
Nabb's cafe in the hotel block was
Quilted and the entire hotel filled with
sufocating smoke. Six fremen were
overcome by smoke. Two were taken
TO the city hospital and one may not
recover The fire originated n the
basement under the cafe, probably
from electric wires. a
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
TAHITI MAIL.

Will Hereafter BE Carried by SteaMl-
ers Instead Of Sailing Vessels.
San Francisco, Feb. 21.-The brigan.
tines that make regular trips to Tahiti
will no longer carry the mails from
this port to the French island colony.
In future the mails will be carried by
the regular steamers that run to Auck-
land and Sydney. At Auckland the
mails will be transferred to a line OF
steamers that make regular runs to
Tahiti and the Fijis. The Galilee
brought up the last batch of mail thai
will be carried by sailing vessels.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
SPLIT AND WALKOUT
occurs at the Meeting of the Popu
lisf Nafi0nal C0mmAiffHa

occurs at the Meeting of the Popu-
list National Committee.
Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 21.-A split and
walkout followed a turbulent meeting
Of the Populist national committee last
night, the anti-fusion leaders, after
having a number of their followers
turned down by the credentials COM
mittee, organized a bolt and formed a
new committee. The members favora-
BILE to fusion, after adopting the re-
port Of the credentials committee, ad-
journed until to-day, when, in all like
lihood, it will empower the chairman
ora committee of three to call the ma
tional convention for the same city and
at the same time the Democratic con-
vention is held.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
VENEZUELAN PROTEST.

Reports of Another Revolution Are
Pronounced to BE False.
Caracas, Venez., Feb. 21.-The gov
eminent and press protest against re-
ports published in the United States,
asserting that a new revolution has
broken out in Venezuela. An indigna-
ton meeting was held here yesterday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Pounded a s~a1oonkeeper.

Muncie. Ind, Feb. 21.-Alec Stewart,
proprietor of a Danville. saloon, last
night assaulted q drunken glassworker
and threw him out. The man secured
the assistance of three companions
and then pounced on Stewart in his
place, the men calling him from be-
hind the bar in a friendly manner. One
Of Stewards legs is broken and he is
unconscious from a fractured skull. It
is believed a a pin vas used in the
assault.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Quarantine Raised.

Wahpeton, N. D., Feb. 21.-Prohibi-
ton against public meetings on ac-
count of smallpox has been raised.
Public schools and the college are
opened. The sick cases are carefully
Guaranteed. A public funeral was al.
lowed in the Catholic church yesterday.
The quarantine set up by Breckenridge
will be raised to-day. =
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Death of d Yes,

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 21.-Former
Judge William s. Vest. a prominent
and wealthy citizen Of Minneapolis, is
dead in this city, aged sixty-three
years. He came to Los Angeles with
his wife and two daughters about a
month ago to spend the winter, but
contracted a heavy cold OH the train,
which caused his death.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Tax for fine Uniycr.itv.

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 81. The
lower house of the legislature yester.
day passed the senate bill to give the
state university a state tax Of n
tenth of a mill annually for five years
for building purposes. The tax will
produce $275,O00 during the period.
This is the second five-year period for
which such a tax has been passed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
NOW ON FULL TIME.

Reopening Of S~preckels' Sugar Re-
finery Mt Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Feb. 21.Spreckels' su-
gar refinery, owned by the American
Sugar Refining company, which has
been closed down since last Monday,
started up yesterday on full time. One
thousand men returned to work. The
McCahan refinery, not controlled by
the American Sugar Refining company,
which has also been closed, will resume
operations next week. The shut down
was occasioned by the regular annual
stOck-taking.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION.
Annual Meeting of the National So
clety in Washington.

Annual Meeting of the National So
clety in Warrington.
Washington, Feb. 21.-Every state in
the Union was represented in the au-
dience that filled the Grand opera
house last night when the National So
ciety of the Daughters of the American
Revolution began it's ninth continental
congress. Mrs. Daniel Manning Of
New York, the present general Of the
national society, called the congress to
order and Mrs. Betty Mcclure Smoot
Of Virginia delivered the invocation.
Following the rendition by the Marine
band Of the "Star Spangled Banner"
Mrs. Manning delivered her address Of
welcome. The response was made by
Mrs. Robert Emery Park, the state
regent for Georgia.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Miller Sentenced.

La Crosse, Wis.,, Feb. 81. - William
Miller, found guilty in the second de-
gree of manslaughter for killing Will
lam Kehr, was yesterday sentenced to
six years and six months. During the
trial he pleaded self-defense, and took
the entire responsibility upon himself,
but later he said two Of the three other
defendants are guilty.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
STORMS IN SPAIN.

Great Amount of Damage Done
Along the Coast by Gales.
Santander, Spain, Feb. 81. Gales
are causing a number of shipping dis
asters on the north coast of Spain.
Three small vessels have been wrecked
near here and t%wenty-four seamen
drowned. Eight other vessels are
missing. Two coasting ships with
crews totalling forty-eight men are
reported to have foundered off Gijon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Civil Service Amendments.

" nAC"ts
Washington, Feb. p. Representa-
tive Lacey of Iowa has introduced a
bill amending the civil service act. 1t
provides that government employees
shall serve for five years. with oppor-
tunity for reappointment for another
five years. Those now in the service
shall serve out a term of five years and
these who have served beyond that
time shall be divided into classes
whose terms shall gradually expire.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
rnur Men Perished,

New York. Feb. 21.-The tug Nathan
Hale arrived here yesterday with news
that the barge Oaklands, coal-laden
and consigned to the Pomeroy Coal
Company Of Providence, r. i, had
rome down of the Jersey coast In the.
recent storm, four men perishing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Electric Plant and Mill Burned.

Electric Plant and Mill Burned.
Baraboo, Wis.,, Feb. 21.-The electric
light plant which furnishes the village
Of Prairie du Sac with light was de-
stroyed by fire, together with a grist
mill owned and conducted by John
Miser. The loss is estimated at about
$1,000, with only $1,000 insurance. The
cause Of the fire is unknown. The
place is in darkness.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
Phelps Out of Danger.

New Haven. Conn.,. Feb. p. = The
physician who has been attending e.
]. Phelps, ex-minister to England, last
night for the first time expressed him
self authoritatively that his patient had
passed the crisis and was out of dam
ger. Though Mr.. Phelps is unable to
sit up yeti is expected he will mark
edly improve from day to day, and his
complete recovery is only a question Of
a few weeks.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
TAKES FEARFUL RnvRNGE.

wife Of . Drankard Pours OIL Over
Her Clothing ana Sets Fire to Il.
st. Louis, Feb. 20.-Mrs. Julia Cam
mer, wife Of a foundry workman, and
mother Of I'VE children, poured oil over
her clothing and deliberately set IRE
to herself In the presenceSof q drunken
husband, and will probably sdie5of her
injuries. She took this method IN or
der to he revenged on her husband,
whose. drinking she objected TO.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
ARMY REORGANIZATION.

by Representative Hull.
Washington, Feb. p. - Chairman
Hull, of the house committee on mill
tary affairs, has introduced a bill pre-
pared blythe war department authori-
ties to improve the efficiency Of the
army. 1t practically recognizes the
army.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
. Farmer Poisoned.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 21.-A coroner's
jury rendered a verdict that William
Mace, a farmer living near Mount
Horeb, died on Thursday last from
administered by a party un-
known. Mace left home to buy some
live stock. While eating his lunch on
the way he was taken suddenly Ill and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
-Four Lives We're Lost.

-Four Lives Were Lost.
Norfolk, Va, Feb. pit is reported
that the steamer Hardcastle capsized
last Friday at Roanoke Marshes, and
all on board with the exception Of the
captain were lost. The Hardcastle was
a small steamer and did not carry d
crew of more than five men.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
EDWIN MAYO DEAD.

He Drops Dead in the Chateau
Frontcnac. Qeubec.
Quebec, Feb. 21-Edwin Mayo, of the
"Pudd'nhead Wilson, company,
dropped dead in the Chateau Frontenac
yesterday. Mr.. Mayo was the son of
the late Frank Mayo, for whom the
play "Pudd'nhead Wilson" was writ
ten.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
ch.rred with Fraud.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-A capias has been
Issued for the arrest Of James Mulhall,
ls41 Wabash avenue, head Of the mer-
chant commission company, charging
him with fraudulently obtaining on
credit consignments from commission
houses. selling the goods for cash and
eluding creditors. 1T is thought he has
secured over $4,000 from houses III
various parts Of the United States.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
A Denver Blase.

Denver,t Feb. q. - The f%Our-st0ry
building occupied by the Millar-O Osborn
Spice company and the Kansas-Mo
Plow. company, was Quilted by IRE. The
total damnges is estimated at $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24

Reckless sBike', Rider Mt Oshkosh
~. Must Pay 800.
Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. 21.-In the cir
cult court Nettie Hotchkiss, a school
teacher, was awarded $500 for injuries
sustained by being run into while rid
ing a wheel by Alfred Halkney, who
was also on q bicycle. Miss Hotchkiss
sued for $1,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
rh,.e Men Fatally nurned.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-The explosion Of
IL ladle Of molten metal In the Illinois
Steel works yesterday injured a num-
Der Of the workmen. Three are thought
10 be fatally; burned.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
ELEVATORS BURNED.

Serious Loss by Fire in a South Da-
kOta Town.
Fandrau, S. D., Feb. 21.-The town
Of Trent had a serious fire. Cargill
Bros, Hyde company and Hendrlck-
sons elevators and the depot were de-
stroyed. 1t is supposed the fire orig
mated from a spark Of the engine of
the night freight.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-02-24
PORTO RICAN TARIFF
QUESTION UP For DEBATE IN THE
HOUSE.

Most Important Measure Which
Will Come Before This Congress
Interest Intense ON Both Sides
Democrats Arrayed Against the
Bill With Powerful Republican
support-Mr. Payne, Mr.. Richard
son and MIR. Dalxell Take Part In
the Debate - Constitutional De.
bate In the Senate.