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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
O THE ORIENT.

Large Shipment of American Ma
chinery Now Being Made.
New York, April Z. = The German
steamer Wilhelmina. which is about to
sail from Philadelphia for Yokohama
and Vadivostock. will carry one Of the
largest shipments Of American ma
chinery, etc., ever forwarded to the far
East, being no less than 5000 tons
weight. The principal part Of the car
90 will consist Of t~hirty-one Baldwin
locomotives for the Chinese Eastern
railway. The Carnegie Steel company
viii forward some 1000 tons Of steel
rails for the Formosa railway, and the
Pencoyd iron works will ship 400-odd
tons Of bridge material for Japan.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
MILLIONS.

Largest Navel Appropriation Bill
Ever Reported in Congress.
Washington, April 1.-The naval ap-
preparation bill was reported to the
house by Acting Charm an Foss, Of
the naval committee. The amount car
ried by the bill is $61,219,916, the larg-
est evec reported to the house from the
naval committee. Aside from this, the
report which accompanies the bill is
remarkable for it's arrayal of facts re.
garding sea power, the world over, for
eign naval programmes, and the com.
parative strength Of the great navies.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
A SCHOLAR.

Even His Illness Did Not Interfere
Wit His School Attendance.
Perhaps tn erecord for school attend
ance belongs to a Walworth lad named
Thomas Ward, who was never absent
or late during his eleven years OF
school life, beginning his fourth year:
The local member Of the school board
for London tells the story that when
the proud boy received the attendance
medal for the eleventh year-which had
to be specially struck to meet his case
the mother was questioned as to how
the boy had been able to make 80 re-
markable a record.
"Has he had the usual children's
complaints" she was asked.
Eyes, SIR"
'The measlesY b
Eyes, sir"
"Whooping coughr
eyes, sir"
Flow is it, then, that he has never
been away from school?"
"Well sir, he had them in his holt
days." was the interesting reply
Washington Gazette.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
REVOLUTION IN COLOMBIA.

Authorities becoming Alarmed Over
Disturbances in Panama.
Washington, April z. = The authori-
ties are becoming alarmed yer the
disturbance in Panama. Colombia. The
mail service has been interrupted on
account Of the operations Of the troops,
and it is reported that there has been
lighting in the streets Of Panama. The
revolution in Colombia is Of especial
importance to the United States be-
cause Of the guarantee made by this
government to preserve free transit
between Colon and Panama.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
ARREST COST $4,000.

Sum . Girl Lost BY AppealinE From
Father to Courts.
Worcester. Mass, April T. Miss
Edna Jefts lost $4,000 because she had
her father. Wheelod Jefts. arrested
for. striking her. After the trial Mr..
Jefts had q lawyer draw up q will dis
inheriting his daughter. Two days
later he dropped dead. The will has
been filed for probate and the estate Of
100000 was left to an only son. This
daughter was cut of without q penny.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
news Thhf

ase OF Catsrrh that cannot be cured by Halle
+. j CHENEY / CO., Props. Toledo. O
hsncy for tho last is years and believe him
6rfecfly honorable In oil bushes transactions
nd financially sble to carry out any obliga-
Ions made by their flrm. $1,000
West & TrIax. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
d; Waldlng, Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
be directly upon the blood and mucou surfaces
ktho system. Testimonials sent free. Price
70 pet bottles Sold by Ill druggists.
0al's Family Pills arc the best
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
The Trail Of the Boer.

The Trail OF h Boer.
"Did 1 understan you to say that n
Of your. ancestors fought during the
Revolution"e
,""Yes, my NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
father fell at Bunker kopje."-Cleve'
land Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
CALL 1T PATRICK.

Irish Name for the New SON Of the
Duke of York.
London. April lit is said that by
the desire Of Queen Victoria the son
that was born to the duke and duchess
Of, York Saturday last will be chris
tened Patrick.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
oure Enoueh

Sure Enough.
Shopper lat department store lunch
eunteD-Goodness, these hot cakes
lre not nearly 50 large as those I got
here last week.
Waiter .Girl-Well, these are flannel
takss. and you know flannel will
@rink.-Philadelphia Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
Ear Two

81 don't think the editor will sit on
this Joke" said the funny man, as he
laid down his pen.
because Of the point, I presume:'
said the horse. reporter.
..No; but because It's q standing
ioke." replied the man of humOr;; "oue
Of the crowded street a brand, you
know."-Chicago News.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
sAPHo ENDORSED.

New York Jury Gives . Verdict Of
New York, April THE jury in the
case of Olga. NethersOle and others.
accused Of maintaining q nuisance in
performing the play "Sapho." has re.
turned a verdict Of not guilty.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

The WESTINGHOUSE Electric and Man
u%facturing company has acquired pos
session Of the plant Of the Walker
Manufacturing company ut Cleveland.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
wheeler for vice President.

Huntsville. Ala, April IA move.
ment has been begun here to boom
Gen. Wheeler for vice president on the
Democratic ticket. The Post prints q
Communication from q number Of prom
lnent Democrats urging the movement.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
Re.a the Advertl.enents

You will enjoy this publication much
better II you will get into the habit Of
reading the advertisements; they will
help you in the way of getting some
excellent bargains. Our advertisers are
reliable; they send what they adver-
-tise.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
Kearserxe L. success,

Newport News, Va, April q. The
battleship Kearsarge has returned az
ter being at sea forty-eight hours. Il
Il, understood the board has reported
theltests to the naval department az an
unqualified success.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
asmmation, allays psin. cures wiud collie. $50 abottIs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
DECIDES TO CONCUR
HOUSE REPUBLICANS CAUCUS ON.
PORTO RICAN BILL.

Will Take Shortest Possible Route
to an Agreement ON the Bill BY
ConcurrlnE In All h senate
Amendments and Send the Bill
Direct to the President = Mr..
Cooper Makes a Weak Protest
Against Some Features Of the
Civil Government Scheme Added
by the Senate.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

The balance Of trade should be seal
cd by the inspector of weights and
measures.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
stran.er

Stranger N~eixhbors.
MRS. Snizzer visited you yesterday,
lidn't she, DellaT'
"Oh, no: she sent in her card, with a
message that she wasn't calling on me
she just wanted to use our tele-
thone."-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

Permanently Cured. No ats or nsrvousness aftsf
Sr.t day'e use Of Dr. Hines Great Nerve Restoret.
N,nd for FREE $500 trial bottle and troasise.
Il. r. n. KANE. Ltd. NJ Arch es'Phaladslpnia' -
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

d not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
ha. an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN r
BOYER. Trinity Springs. Ind. Feb. IL, 1904
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
THE PLACE FOR A POOR MAN.
A HOMESTEAD Clear and Money Ahead
I'm Two Years.
Alameda, N. w. T., Canada,

A HOMESTEAD Clear and Money Ahead
I'm Two Fears.
Alameda, N. w. T., Canada,
Dec. 20, 1898.
Mr.. B. Davies, Canadian Govern
ment Agent, st. Paul, Minn.-Dear Sir:
AS I promised you about two years
ago that at some future time I would
let you know what I thought Of west
ern Canada and the chances Of a poor
man making a start and supporting a
family at the same time, SO will write
q few facts concerning my own ex-
perience the past twenty-one months;
and what I have done, any able-bodied
man can do. provided he will work.
I left Traverse country March 20,
1898; landed in Alameda at noo the
21st with 1855 in my pocket. a strang-
er and among strangers, and when my
family came in October, 1898, my
wife had nearly $40, Or barely enough
to pay freight on her stove. sewing
machine and clothes and beds. I COM
menced work March %; also made
try for homestead same day (the man
I started work for loaning me SIS to
pay entrance fee), and I have earned
or at least received $47s.1o in wages
since then and have been idle at least
two months of the twenty-one since l
came. The homestead I took had
twelve acres broke by a former occu-
pant. I paid $40 to have it replowed
in July, '9s. and the seed wheat for it
cost me 1926. I let it to q neighbor
for one-half in elevator. clear of all
expense except the seed, and this fall
I received SOTO. for my part Of the
crops of the twelve acres. so my total
receipts the past twenty-one months
have been 3548.10 and my expenses.
besides living for self and family. have
been as follows:
Entrance fee G5 being paid for
cancellation) ................$ 1900
Summer following IL acres..... 1000
Seed for same. S.25
Cost Of house, besides my own
labor on same. 1886
20 acres of breaking and double
discing NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5000
w.. e,1o "a
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

willie, can't get It through my head
what q vacuum means.
Edith-Oh, I'm afraid you ,dqn't know
four own mind, Willie.-Judge.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
A Brief Career.

TOO bad about Jane Gilroy, isn't it?'
what was it? haven't heard"
"Spcnt five years qualifying for q
training nurse and then married her
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
A KAAn0n.

yaAsA hair rsoessrs it, youthful color and soft.
1un11ooaNs, The hast cure for cofns. 1scts.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

A Liverpool physician has discovered
the bacillus Of pinkeye in horses. ,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
Important 20 Mothers.
Possible
| khArn no a Hnhf?"

swell" said the pugilist. II should
aot surprised. That man has threat
med to- whip me on sight IL I don't
quit bothering me with challenges"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

Always up On tine-the statue Of
William Penn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14
A STORY.
Tells About Her Daughters Illness
and How She was Relieved
Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham.

"MRs. PnxHAx:-Iw write to tell yen
about my daughter. She IL nineteen
years old and Is flowing all tho time,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

nOuG0t ! WOuA0
\ try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
= Compound, but I
want your advice
beginning its
use. I have become
much alarmed
about her, a. she 10
getting SO weak
MRS. MATILDA A.
CAMP, Manchester
Mill, Macon, Ca.
May 81, 1899.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-04-14

80U MS OeeU 1O1 8OOUt
three months. Tho doc
tor does her but very
little good, Il any. ]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-03
DEPT.
SECOND FLOOR.
in
in nrdet tdc n t

SiikolineS, SateenS, Denims.
These goods must be seen to be ap.
preciatad. For beauty and design
and finish they are unexcelled. We
are positive we can please you in
these lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-03

Wall Paper and Paints.
full line of Heath & Milligan's
celebrated paint, inside, all tints and
colors.
Wall paper &c per roll and up.
Wall paper cleaner, 15c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-03
Poultry Netting.

We have a full line of the Clinton gal
vanized wire poultry netting in II. IS.
"a, 80, Sc. AZ. As. so and ~ inch widths,
which we place on sale at 15c per 100
square feet in full rolls, full rolls con-
Hin $50 lineal feet; in less quantities,
3ai per square foot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-03
Garden Seeds.
DEPARTMENT.

This week we place on sale $4,000
packages of northern grown tested veg
table and flower seeds, which we guar
antee. &c per package. We also have
the following in seeds in bulk: Corn.
early and late varieties. at 10c per ct;
Bliss American Wonder and McLean's
Little Gen Peas at zoe per pit; black
wax and golden wax beans from 10c
to csc per ct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-03
Nottingham Curtains

rockingham SuTIdlIlS
White Lace Curtains, length p yards.
Spring Opening Sale, roC
per pair. OS~
45-inch Curtain, good length, white,
Spring Opening Sale, Arc
per pair. -. W
Ecru Curtain, good length, white.
Spring Opening Sale $50
price, per pair. ......... wv
54-inch Curtains, 81 yards long, ecru.
great bargain This I2E
sale. per pair ...... 80. 40
60-inch Curtain, 81 yards long, beau
tifully designed. Opening ~
Sale pIice. per pair. -. A'4S
6O-inch Curtains, full 90
length, white. -. .... <.OO
Better grade Curtain, full length and
width, the latest design, - ~
this sale per pair. -. :. s4S
High grade Nottingham Curtains,
ivory tinted, the best thing for the
money you ever saw. Spring
Opening Sale price, ~
perpair ....... .....-.. O'4S
Scrim Curtains,
Ruffied. 8 yards, long, just the thing
for your bedroom, ready to put up.
Opening Sale Price. koC
per pair. ...... 80. OSS
Swiss Curtains,
Ruffled. length yards, this
sale price, per pair. 40
These are few of the many bar
gains in Curtains we offer at our
spring opening sale. 1t will pay you
to examine our stock.
Grenadines.
These are just the thing il you wish
something by the yard for Curtains.
For this opening sale. @o~
we mark these. per yard wv
Fish Net.
Good quality, per u-~
yard ...... nc
36-inch Netting, this sale
per yard .........~. A4$
Scrim
firm quality. for this ~
Spring Opening sale, per yard w
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-03
Cloak Dept.


Spring opening of tailor made
suits, top skirts silk waists, etc.
Ladies' tailor-made suits in good
appellent cloth in all the new
shades; Jackets lined with ro-
main silk, skirts percaline lin
ed and waterproof binding,
well worth $500, 20
opening price. $50. .S.OC
Ladies' handsome tailored suits
in homespuns, serges and ven
tian cloths, the new double
breasted tight-fitting jacket,
box pleat skirt, well worth
Price. :. 1895
Ladies' handsome Elton suits in
the new popular shades, in
wool mixed, serges and golf
plaid cloths, skirts have the
double box pleat back and
stitched down the front O.
Opening Price. ..... .PlO
so ladies' samples Elton suits in
venetian, serges, pebbled
cheviots and homespun cloths.
some are beautifully applique
others trimmed with taffeta
silk, jackets silk lined, skirts
silk and moreen lined, velve-
teen binding, box pleat back,
$3.50 UP
25 black figured brilliantine top
skirts, well lined and good
binding, worth $500, %
Opening Price csc and lao
100 ladies' sample top skirts in
broadcloth, cheviots and serge
cloths, applique and taffeta
trimmed from
$3.50 to. 1900
Black silk taffeta waists, corded
and pleated, new French back,
perfect fitting, %
Opening Price. ADO
Silk waists in all the new colors,
corded all over French
back, %
Opening Price. 0sOC
100 fancy silk waists in all the
new shades, fancy trimmed.
corded and tucked,
from 1915 to. .O.OOI
25 doz. calico and percale wrap
pers trimmed with braid and
ruffles, over shoulder and bust,
these are our regu- O-l
lar S1.25 at. OC\
{ {
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-03
JEWELRY DEPT.

Spring Opening Sale. New goods at
right prices.
Specials in silver plated flatware,
fountain pens, hat pins, beauty pins.
etc
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02
% OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

Every subscriber 20 The Semi-Weekly
Messenger, who is in arrears, has had
ma..ed TO him a statement of his in
debtedness. which we must insist shall
b. given attention in some way.
The amoun due. by each individual
.Ibscriber IS small in itself. but in the
aEgregate, it amounts TO a sum n
rould be of great benefit to us at this
tine in enabling us TO further improve
lie paper.
The Semi-weekly Messenger is mail
cd twice per week lover 100 copies per
year, for $1.OO cash in advance. We
have through oversight n for other
eason allowed some to- receive the
paper without complying with the
rule, which is an injustice both TO those
who pay in advance n ourselves.
We cannot grant much further ir
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02

TO me that certain persons wAhout au-
thority of law have banded themselves
together for the unlawful purpose Of
forcibly preventing the general assem-
bly, of Kentucky from assembling and
d~ischarging their official duties at the
seat of and have for said
unlawful purpose assembled in the city
Of Frankfort the First and Second reg
iments of the Kentucky state guard.
and by force of arms have ~unlawfully
taken possession of the hall Of the
house of representatives and the sen
ate chamber Of the state Of Kentucky
as well as all other public buildings
and rchivcs of the commonwealth
and have by force. intimidation and
violence expelled the general assembly
from the capitol buildings and refused
to permit the senate and house 3f rep
resentaltives to hold their sessions
therein, and are now teTroriZirg the
representatives of the people and other
good citizens of the commonwealth.
Now therefore, /, William Goebel.
governor Of the commonwealth of
Kentucky, do hereby command the said
First and Second regiments Of the Ken
lucky state guard and each and every
officer and member thereof TO return
to their homes and several -aVocations
and There remain until lawfully called
into active service.
Il also command all o1her persons
whatsoever. who are now unlawfully
engaged in interfering with and in
timidating members of the gerasral as
seTnbly of this commonwealth to dis
band and deSiSt from terroriZing and
intiInidating the said members Il the
general assembly and all othe- good
citizens Of this commonwealth.
Given under my hand as governor
of the commonwealth Of Kentucky. at
Frankfort, X this 3ist day Ct Jan
airy, 1900.
(Signed.) WILLIAM GOEBEL."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02

as to compel the Beers to change their
plans also.
The fight on Spion kop was a well
concocted plan on the part OF the Beers.
General Joubert forsaw that the Brit
ish would probably move that way.
The end shows that practically it was
a regular death-trap for the British.
The British ~justiies this con-
clusion- 1t says, as printed in yester-
days Messenger:
The ridge held by our men was
faced by a number of strong little
kopjes at all angles, whence the Beers
sent a concentrated fire from their
rifles, supported by a Maxim, a Nor
denfelt and a big long range gun.
What with the rifles, the machine gun
and the big gun. the summit was con-
verted into q perfect hell. The shells
exploded continually in our ranks; and
the rifle fire. from an absolutely unseen
enemy, was perfectly appalling"
1t seems as if British generals when
badly defeated always draw false con-
illusions as TO the Beers. 1t is so now
for Butler takes the fattering JUNCTION
TO his soul" that the Beers were badly
used up or they would nav pursued
him to the river and perhaps prevent
! Sd LIS tIOsSilS. out lILA AGt4 HON &c
the deduction. The Beers unlike their
enemies, TAX no useless risks. They
are the weake force. They have no
men to lose. They strike when and
where they can do the most damage
with less injury to themselves. Then
General Joubert has plans Of his own.
He showed in October IN his letter how
completely he understood the character
of the campaign on the part of the
British and how he would repeatedly
defeat them. He is q very able soldier.
He will give the British more trouble
yet if they persist IN the war as will be
doubtless their determination. It is
very certain that they nave not the
sympathies of the civilized powers.
What Senator Mason said in the ena
on Monday may not be a very great
eXaggeration. He said that according
to the best information obtainable the
people of Scotland, those of Ireland and
80 per cent. of the people of America
were in sympathy with the Beers in
their contest with Great Britain. II is
perhaps certain that Germany, Russia,
France and probably Italy are with
the Beers also.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-02
LEARNING.

- Even so rampant a Semi-religious
acknowledgment or confession that is
noticeable. 1t is one of the northern
Weeklies that never understands the
south and never reports fairly. But
recently it shows that it is beginning
to glimpse something of negro progress.
We o from The Charlotte Presby-
terrain Standard: THE Outlook, for
example, endorses the statement that
to give the negro a valuable character,
his present development must begin
where his previous development under
slavery left off, which evidently con-
lSinS the two propositions that the ne
gro developed under slavery and has
Their advises the employment of white
southern teachers by northern mis-
sionary societies."
1t has taken this paper since 1866 to
learn a simple lesson of wisdom, and
at last it sees the folly and failure of
northern experiments in "elevating"
the negro. This moves The Standard
to say:
"A generation has passed away and
a shiftless and vicious n has sue
ceeded which has grown too dc to
learn and will impress upon the gen-
erations to come it's own worthless
character. If a suitable monument
might be erected to hat unwisdom it
would overtop Babel.
1.-The Father of Lies never earned his
title of Satan better than when he &C
cused the southern master to his nor
thern brother as a cruel, lustful tyrant,
who could not be believed or trusted.
The white man suffered first through
that SANDER. Now the negro is reap
ing the consequences of a generation
that plunged into license and revealed
in laziness because the restraining and
encouraging hand of the white man
was held back"