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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Washington, May 23.-The state de-
partment has met the issue raiseu ny
the coming to Washington OF the boen
delegation by declining to lnter1ere ~
behalf of the South African repuDilcs
in the present struggle. In view VI
this, announced decision all questiolls
as to the character of the
to be extended to the delegates ana
the s%uficiency Of their credentials
dropped at once into the background.
1t was after all Of little moment
whether or not the Beers were re-
ceived as diplomatic agents or minis
ters so long as they were poWeriess
to promote the prime object Of their
mission, namely, cause the United
States government to Intervene 10
bring about peace. The meeting be-
tween the delegates and secretary Hay
was brought about in
The Simplest Manner.
Gen. O'Beirne had secured from the
department Saturday a promise to en-
terrain any credentials that might be
presented Monday. Yesterday morn
ing a note came to the state depart-
ment from the delegates asking that
they be permitted to present them
selves at the department. A prompt
accuiescence was returned bySecretary
Hay and the hour of 2:30 was fixed
for the meeting. At that time the
three delegates appeared. They were
unaccompanied. and were shown at
once into the diplomatic room. Secre-
tary Hay. accompanied by Mr.. Bah
cock. his private secretary and stenog-
rapher, entered the diplomatic room
and cordially greeted his visitors. Just
what passed between them probably
will v be exactly known, for when
the meeting was over, after lasting an
hour. the Beers; in departing, stated
to a number of anxious newspaper
men that they had and would
Have Nothing to Say
as to what happened. For his part
the secretary of state was more COM
municative. but before making any
statement made his way to the White
House and consulted the president.
Then he gave out, through his secre-
tary. a statement in which he said
that the Boer delegates had at much
length and with great eloqIence laid
before the secretary the merits of their
controversy, and the desire Of the Boet
republics that the United States should
intervene in the interest Of pence.
Secretary of State Hay, in replying,
informed the delegates that in the
present circumstances the president
feels that no course is open to him
except to persist in the policy of i'm
partial neutrality between England
and the South African republics.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
LIND MAY INVITE BoERs.
Talk Of Arranging n Reception for
the Peace ENJOYS.

Talk Of Arranging n Reception for
the Peace ENJOYS.
st. Paul. May 23.-Gov. Lind, it is
expected. will arrange a reception for
the Boer peace ENJOYS now at WASH
ington. and it is not impossible that
all the leading Boer sy%mpathizers in
this section will take part in the af-
fair. A banquet at the Ryan hotel,
so it is stated, will be the gala event,
and in addition other features of enter
tainment will be provided. When seen
yesterday Gov. Lind said that he had
received a number of letters and tele-
grams suggesting such a plan. He
added. however. that he had not COM
mitted himself to saying that he would
actually invite the ENJOYS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
FOUL PLAY IS SUSPECTED.
Filing Olson Is Thought to Have
Been Murdered Nea Fargo for His
Money. MI

ElIing Olson IL Thought to Have
Been Murdered Near Fargo for His
Money.
Filing Olson of Woiverton, Mimi.
was found lying by the roadside two
miles from Fargo, with his neck brok-
en-. The identity Of the deceased was
established by some letters on his per-
o He appeared to be travelling, and
had q nice team of gray horses and
some supplies in his wagon. When dis
covered the horses were attached to
the wagon and the front wheel was on
Olson's neck. People living alorg the
road had seen Olson driving out be-
tween 8 and 4 O'clock. and he appeared
very much intoxicated. He was &C.
companied by a man whom he is sup
posed to have met in a MOOrhead sa-
loon. The latter is missing, and as no
money was found on Olson's body, foul
play is suspected. The two ladies who
found the body saw a man lying In n
field near by, face downward, as il
hiding, and when they left, the latter
was seen running away. The remains
were brought to Fargo, and are evil
IDENTIFY those of a man about thirty
eight years of age. A saloonkeeper
heard a man answering Olson's descrip-
ton say that he intended committing
suicide. as his wife had died, but the
officials believe that ONE hanger-on
about the saloon followed Olson and
committed the crime to cur his mon
ey.
A late report says: Peter Ness has
been arrested in connection with the
death of Filing Olson. From present
indications it is not likely that murder
was committed.
, Both men had been in Moorhead all
day drinking. and We're intoxicated
when started home by friends. Ness
claims that at the fork of the road
south of Fargo he wanted to go n
way and Olson the other. He asserts
that. rather than go Olson's route, he
jumped out Of the wagon. After going
a short distance. he claims. Olson fell
out and broke his neck. When he saw
two ladies coming along the road he
laid face downward in a field. and, lat
er. ran to the river. At 3 o'clock next
morning he was found at the water
works. still drunk.
Neither of the men had any money
when they left Moorhead. The officials
will hold Ness. as some of Olson's
friends are inclined to believe there
was a drunken row, during which Ness
threw his companion from the wagon.
Ness running away is regarded AS sus-
picious. But he asserts he was so
frightened at the untimely accident
that he could not resist making his
escape.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
TERRIBLY Mutilatea.

Hoxie. Ark, May 23.-The body Of
John Stockhouse. bother Of Robert l.,
Stoekhouse. the contractor with the
Western Tie. and Timber company of
st. Louis. was found yesterday in the
woods near Maynard. He had been
first shot. then his eyes gouged out,
nose and ears cut OF and other parts
of his body terribly mutilated. The
murdered man came from Missouri
about two weeks ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
RIBS Crushed.

Tenton. Iowa. May 23.-Charles +.
Laage. living about two miles and a.
half southeast Of town. was loading
stone on his wagon when his team
became frightened and started to run.
The wagon passed over his chest,
breaking three ribs and causing other
internal injuries.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Baseball for st. Paul.

Sioux City, Iowa, May 23.-St. Paul
is likely to secure Sioux City's fran
chise in the Western baseball league.
Manager ,Beall. of the Sioux City
team. has st. Paul's offer under con-
sideration and it is believed here he
will accept it. The attendance here
has been disappointing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Elevator Burned.

Zumbrota. Mimi, May 23.-Barteau
& Thomson's elevator. located on the
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul tracks
at this place, was burned. Loss on ell.
evator. $4,000; insurance half. There
was 5000 bushels Of grain destroyed;
partly insured. The origin of the fire
Is unknown.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

While playing little Harold Ames,
son of Senator Ames Of Mayville, was
drilling at a brick which had been used
last fourth of July for a fire cracker
stand. It exploded, blowing off the
first, Joint bone Of the thumb and
l~acerating 1t and the next finger.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
TREES FOR SNOW BREAKS.

The Northern Pacific Plants in Cuts
Between Jamestown and Bis
marck.
Oscar H. Williams has completed the
planting of trees along the Northern
Pacific railway line between James
town and. Bismarck. The. trees are
planted where there are cuts, for the
purpose of preventing the snow from
drifting and blocking traffic.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Robbed of $500.

Michigan City, N. D., May 23.-John
Barton of Niagara was robbed of $500
and a gold watch two miles northeast
Of here by a tall and short highway
men. Barton had just sold out his
store and was coming here to bank
his money. A posse is in pursuit Of
the robbers. :.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Crushed by the "Bis Dipper."
Willmar. Mimi, May %. Peter
Stockard, employed on one Of the
Great Northern steam shovels at work
near here narrowly escaped being
crushed to death by the big dipper.
He was badly bruised and cut up.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Gambling to BE stopped

Brainerd. Mimi, May 23.-The police
have notified the proprietors of all the
gambling joints in the city that, by
order Of Mayor Koop, gambling would
no longer be tolerated within the Linn
its of the city of Brainerd. There are
many who predict that the order will
not be rigidly enforced.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Bristow Now Acting Director Gen.
eral of Posts in Cubn.
Washington, May 23.-The postmas-
ter general has suspended Director
General of Posts Rathbone. and APP
pointed Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Brlstow acting director gen.
eral Of posts in Cuba. Senator Hoar
has introduced a bill in the senate to
meet the Neelev %extradition case.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

"A mass meeting was held in Coop
erstown and an India Famine Fund
started. Over $500 has already been
forwarded by the committee, consist
ing Of Mr.. Syverson, E.tW. Blackwell,
Revs. Burns and P%urinton and w. 8.
Hyde.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Railn Meaning Dumont.

kt2lAn Near1nR DuInOnts
Dumont. Iowa, May 23.-The track
layers on the Chicago & Northwestern
are expected to reach Dumont this
week. The water tank is now being
put uD and a great many cars of ma.
terial are on the track in the Chicago
Great Western yards.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Youthful Love Affair.
Clear Lake. Iowa, May 23.-The six
~teen-year-old daughter of Ed Scherf,
living five miles west of this city at
Ventura. attempted to commit suicide
by taking paris green, alleging as the
cause a youthful love affair to which
there vas paternal objection. She
NAV recover.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Louis Johnston, colored. aged 20
years, was arrested at Edinburg. last
week for stealing q team Of farm
horses near Hannah. Johnston had
one Of the stolen horses when arrest
ed; heshnd sold the other tosa farmer
near Park River ks
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
CHANCE TO GROW THIN

Maj. Edwards Receives q Govern
ment Appointment In Alaska.
Washington, May 23.-Maj. Edwards
of Fargo has at last scored and has
received a pretty fair federal appoint
ment. The president has nominated
the major to be receiver Of public
moneys at Rampant, Alaska. The
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
QUAY A

Again Enters the Race for Re-EIec.
ton to the Senate.
Philadelphia. May Ex-senator Quay
has announced his candidacy for re-
election to the senate.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Damage to Blackberry Crop.

Damage to Blackberry Crop.
Black River Falls. Wis, May pa
thorough investigation has been made
in various parts of the country in re-
gard to the effect the frost the first
Of the month had on the blueberry
crop. and it is thought that from ne
half to three-fourths of the crop is de-
stroyed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Dipl,theria and Smallpox.

Dipltheria and Smallpox.
Pembina. N. D., May 23.-Owing to
the diphtheria epidemic at Emerson,
Man.. the town is quarantined. The
city authorities of Pembina have
placed several. men along the boun-
dairy line. There are twenty-eight
cases Of smallpox reported at Olga,
Cavalier county, which village is also
Q~uarantined.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
L.undry Burned mt Excelsior

Excelsior. MIMI, May 23.-The Ex-
celsior steam laundry. the property of
kGeorce Fotch, was burned. The loss
is $4,000; insurance, $500. The laun-
dry had been In operation about three
weeks. Incendiarism is suspected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
DECLARED AN OUTLAW.

And Any Citizen May Shay Him with
out Committing . Crime.
Norfoik. Va, May pa proclama-
Ion or "outlawry' has been issued in
Cumberland county, N. c., for Thomas
Fort whose ofense is attempted GRIM
lnal assault. 1t says that upon calling
on Fort to surrender and on his re-
lusal to do so any citizen Of the state
may stay him without accusation or
impeachment of any crime.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Contract for Cont House Awarded.
Grand Forks, N. D., May 23.-The
contract for the erection of the Ben
ron county court house at Minnewau-
Northfcld. MINI. being accepted; $780,
600. b si
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Holy war Proclaimed.

- faOIy WUr f.FOCINtN1ed. "
London, May 23.-The Algiers cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says:
There is little doubt that a holy war
has been proclaimed in the extreme
south Of Algeria and Morocco. This ia
probably due to movements of French
troops.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Yukon NAVIGATION.

Victoria. B. G.. May o. A tele-
graphic report of the river and lake
conditions received here by the steam
er Danube says that the Yukon is
Rising and that steamers are again
navigating the river.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Four Children Burned "a n..+n
Nashville. May 23-Four children Of
Thomas Brady were burned to death
last night in their home, ten miles
from the city. the house having caught,
IRE durir:.. tile absence Of their nar..
onts. ssM
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
won By Jenords.

Buffalo. n. T.. May 23.-Jim Jeffords
defeated Jim Fitzpatrick at the
Olympia Athletic club last night. Fitz.
patrick's seconds threw up the sponge
In the eleventh round.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
FLAMES DESTROY 30 HOMES.

suburbs of Portsmouth Visited By a
Destructive Fire.
Norfolk. Va, May 23-Fifteen houses
were destroyed by fire in the suburbs
of Portsmouth. Thirty-five families
are homeless. The fire is supposed to
be Of incendiary origin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
Wilhelmfna MAY MARCY

No. WlAneAmlno May marry.
Berlin. May %. = The Kreuse lei.
tung publishes a rumor that the be-
trothal of Queen Wilhelmina of the
Netherlands. who Is now visiting in
SchwarZburg. will be announced be-
fore her return to Holland.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Aberdeen. s. d.. May %. - Thomas.
Kearns. a carpenter, was found dead
at the rear of the Minneapolis saloon,
having evidently fallen. down the
stairs between that and the adjoining
building and broken his neck.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Cash for India's, Sufferer.
Grand Forks; N. D., May 23.-Checks
for $1,000 for the India famine fund
have Just been forwarded by d. H.
Beecher. The funds were subscribed
in various. localities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26

Thieves Steal Silk. -
Clinton, Iowa, May 23.-Reil& Cong
er's store was b%urglarized here and
! $500 worth of silks stolen.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
MISSION FAILS
HAY DECLINES TO INTERFERE IN
PRESENT STRUGGLE.

Peace ENJOYS Call ON the Secretary
al state and Are Cordially Re
ceived-They Eloquently Laid Be-
fore the Secretary the Merits OF
the Boer Cause and the Desire
That This Country should Inter
yene in the Interest Of Peace
Secretary Hay Replied That NO
Course Was Open Except to oh-
serve strict Neutrality.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
CLOSE TO The VAAL
BRITISH TROOPS WITHIN FORTY
HOURS OF JOHANNESBURG.

Migration From Pretoria Has Begun
Women and Children Started
ON Their Way to Lyndenberg-
Details of Col. Mahon's Mafe-
king Relief Expedition Are Com
ing In-Was One Long Rush 10
acknowledgements That There
VIII he Any Desperate Defense
South of Pretoria.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-05-26
1T Is GOV. BECKHAM
SUPREME COURT 0ECIDEs THE
KENTUCKY CASE.

for Want of Jurisdiction-
No Appeal From the Action Of the
legislature Except to the People
at the Polls-Purely . State Case
and No Emergency Exists o
Federal Interference - News Of
Courts Action Received With
Wild Enthusiasm at Frankfort
Taylor's Militia withdraw.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-09

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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-09

It was moved seconded and car
ried that the supplementary tax
roll presented by the Tax Assessor
and Collector be adopted.
Alderman Browne presented the
following resolution which was
read and approved, viz;
Resolved, that the salaries for
the respective saIaried city officials
for the year 1900, be the same as
those in force Cor the year 1899.
Alderman Bollack suggested the
publishing of e notice inviting bids
for the purchase OF tie market rev
enues; but after a due cousidera-
sion it was thought best to continue
the collections as heretofore:
TIE following bills were exam
ined and ordered paid.
l.. Il. Bates
Cash advanced for streets
lamps s. 800. 5 1448
W. P. Oil CO.
For 5 barreles oil for city
September 1899. 49,. 38.O3
For 4 barreles oil for city
November 1899 S1.67
Santos Valdez
For market expenses, Sep
TENDER, 1899. .... 30.49
For market expenses, Oc-
tOber, 1899 ........... 3i.O4
L. H. Bates
For cash advanced repair
ing 5 st. lamps .......... 1924
II. NJ. Field
For "A loads brick bats. :. 1896
A. P. Barreda-
For house rent for Ere en-
CINE, 10 mo. 1000
Moved to adjourn. carried:
Approved:
THOMAS CARSON, Mayor.
Attest:
c. MARTINEZ, Secretary.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-09
Corpus Christi Clips.

From the Caller, Jon. 5.
Mr.. Jno. G. Keueiy was among
the arrivals in town Wednesday
svsning from the La PARA ranch.
District Attorney Jno. IKIeibeF,
Of Brownsville, arrived in Corpus
Christi Wednesday to attend
court.
The first strawberries of the
season, raised on the KIeberg
farm near this city, were shipped
this week to Santa Gertrudes
ranch.
Miss Lott, daughter Of Col.
Uriah Lott, the railroad man,
disposed of her interest, 5000
acres of land on Padre island, this
week to P. F. bum; considera-
ton $3.50.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-09
Mrs. King Injured Bya
Lamp Explosion.

A telegram from Corpus Christi,
dated Jan. 5,to the Galveston News
says: GA telephone message was
received in this city from the King
ranch stating that Mrs. q NJ King,
the owner of the ranch, had been
painfully buried by the explosion
Of a lamp. Medical assistance
from this city has been summoned
The News correspondent is III
formed that no serious conse-
quences will result, although the
injuries are very painful. The ex-
plosion was caused by the lamp
being Knocked over"
TIE HERALD voices the seuti-
ments Of NJ rs. Kings friends all
over the section il hoping most
sincerely that her injury may not
prove serious or cause her much
suffering.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-09
Change of superiOrs.

Rev. Father Pitoye,. until recent
" superior Of the Oblate communi-
y at Eagle Pass, arrived here sew
eral days ago to take charge as su-
perior Of the Catholic church OF
Bro&nsville, and Rev. Father Lo-
renzo Maurel, who has for num-
Der of years been superior here,
left on the stage this morning for
Eagle Pass TO take Father Pitoye's
place. Brother Peter-, the
aged brother who has been in
Brownsville nearly flty years,
having como from France with the
second lot of Oblate missionaries,
and who is greatly beloved by all
of the older generation Of Catholics
in Brownsville, also goes to Eagle
Pass with Father Maurel.
The new superior, Father Pitoye,
is not a stranger in Brownsville,
having been stationed here pre-
viously, at one time being presi-
dent of st. Joseph college. His re-
turn is gladly welcomed by his
former parishioners and pupils.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-09
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. Z. A. Dear arrived on tie
stage last evening from Ell Sauz.
Mrs. j. B. Wells, and baby, Mrs.
J. J. Egsn and Chas, Champion
were passengers to the Point this
morning.
Rev. Father P. F. Parisot, ON.
l., left this morning on his return
to San Antonio, having spent a
mouth in Brownsville. The faith
er's visit here has been 6 source Of
great pleasure to his numerous
friends amongst whom he has spent
the better part of the last half CEN
fury as an Oblate missionary.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-09
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1900.
ABOUT TOWN.

Big -Four Ministries Saturday
hight.
Look out FOR the announcement
of the Big Four sinstrels.
The knights of Honor hold their
regular meeting tonight, at which
The installation Of officers will take
place.
A telegram was received this
morning shortly before nine o.
clock, announcing that the steamer
was at Galveston and wcald sail as
soon as the fog lifted.
Best Elgin butter, fancy candies,
cakes and crackers, ETC., ETC., can
be found at Dement'S, the Four
teenth street Grocer. All the above
are guaranteed to be Rrst quality
and fresh.
Our Brownsville Mexican friends
arc frequently heard to complain
of the increase Of all articles of
necessity, and in the next breath
add: "And the republicans told us
that everything would be cheaper,
when a republican president was
elected"
a bunch Of beautiful white hya-
cinths was presented to the editors
wife today by a charming young
lady. This is unusually early for
these delicate blossoms to bloom,
and probably in but few other
places iu the United States can
people gather hyacinths IN their
dover gardens today.
The Dos Republics asks TIE
HERALD to join it in complaint
against the irregnlarity of the
mails from Alice Of late. Our es-
teemed contemporary should make
It's complaint to the commission
ers' court, for the fault lies with
the condition Of the county roads. |
A comparatively small amount Of
rain makes the roads this side of
Arroyo and several miles ont from
Brownsville almost impossible. 1t |
is true; the county has expended |
considerable money in work or the |
Sbac, but with small success. As
one of the commissioned suggest |
ed to The HERALD scne mouths
ago, the only remedy seems to be /
to change the road to some higher
ground. though such move may
encounter some opposition. |