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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
CONGRESS.

Cuba.
Washington. May %. The senate
Saturday agreed to a resolution for an
investigation by the committee on
Cuban affairs Of the Cuban postal and
other irregularities, authorizing the
committee to visit Cuba if necessary
to carry on the investigation.
The House.
+. The house practically completed the
consideration of the Alaska civil gov
eminent bill.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02

Gov. Bradley for. vice President.
Cincinnati, Nay 27-It is stated that
when Kentucky is reached in the call
Of states for nominations for vice
president at Philadelphia next month,
w. s. Taylor, one Of the delegates ut
large from that state will present the
name Of former Gov. w. Q. Bradley.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
FRENCH AND BRITISH CLASH.
Serious Trouble Threatened ON the
Isle of Jersey.

Serious Trouble Threatened ON the
Isle of Jersey.
London, May 27.-Serious trouble is
threatening between the British and
French residents of st. Killers, Isle OF
Jersey owing to the pro-Boer attitude
of the latter. There have been sew
eral collisions, and yesterday morning
the troops were ordered to charge
with fixed bayonets to prevent the
demonstrators from invading the
French quarter. Thirty. arrests We're
made. The French consul has pre-
scented the situation to the British
foreign Office with the result that the
latter has wired to the governor, Sir
George Hopton, holding him person
ally responsible for the maintenance
Of order.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
Died to save Her child.

Died to Save Her Child.
Chicago, May 27.-Mrs. Elm joseph
Pollock threw herself in front Of o
Northwestern train running at the rate
Of f~fty-seven miles an hour, in West
haywood, in an effort to save the
life Of her two-year-old daughter. Mrs.
Pollock was struck and hurled forty
feet along the track. She was killed
Instantly. The child was rescued by
Frank Belrose, the telegraph operator
at the haywood station, who leaped
through the window of his office and
risked his life to save the little one.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
MEMORIAL For nARauETTE.
Trustees Hold Their First
Meeting.

Trustees Hold Their First
Meeting.
Chicago, May 27.-The officers and
trustees of the Marquette Monument
association had its first meeting in
Chicago yesterday, coming from all
over the Northwest. Among them are
Franklin Macveagh, president Of the
association; Gov. Peck Of Milwau-
kee, Peter White of Marquette, Mayor
Maybury Of Detroit, Archbishop Ire
land Of st. Paul, Bishop Davis Of
Michigan, Bishop Foley of Detroit,
James L. Blair Of st. Louis. William
j. Onahan and Edward O. Brown of
Chicago, the latter being secretary.
The association has been incorporated
under the laws of Michigan and its
object is to build a fitting national
memorial to Father Marquette, the
great missionary priest and explorer.
The island of Mackinac has been Sc
lected as the most appropriate place
by various historical bodies and those
most interested.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
SILVER Plate for Cronje.

silver Plate for Cronje.
MOSCOW, May 27.-The subscription
list to the silver plate to be presented
to Gen. Cronje, the Boer leader now
Mt ST. Helena, includes 10000 names,
re%nresentine 1000 roubles. The testi-
mnnial viii take the form Of a punch
bowl with twelve ladies'. 1t Will no
he presented until after the war.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
Fight with "Boxers."
SPECIAL AGENTS, REPORT.

Charges Nicely With Shortage of
96b ,8OO-sent to Counsel.
Washington, May ~. - The report
received from Special Agents Sydbolt
and Williams in Cuba on the Cuban
postal frauds was sent to the counsel
for the government at New York. The
report charges Nicely with not &C
counting for property, stamps and
money Of the value of $65,3O0.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
FATALITIES IN CHICAGO.
Young Girl Killed by Lightning
Man Drowned in Lake.

Chicago, May 29.-While returning
home from a candy store yesterday
during Il storm Lucy Holden, thirteen
yehrs of age. was instantly killed by
lightning and her sister Irene, ten
years old. burned about the right side
and shoulder, fell by the side of the
dead girl in an unconscious condition,
but will recover. The clothes of both
girls were almost burned from their
bodies. Hail to the depth Of three
inches fell in the north suburbs. The
storm was accompanied by a terrific
electrical display. Many trees were
splintered by the lightning. Out on
Lake Michigan George Reesch, a sa-
l%oonkeeper, drowned, and his OH
panion, Paul Kutzner, after clinging
to the upturned beat for nearly an
hour, was rescued by men from the
revenue cutter Michigan.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02

Marshfield, Wis, May %. James
Markee Of Auburndale was almost In
stantly killed in n runaway by being
thrown from his wagon against q
sharp piece Of wood, penetrating his
brain. His wife was also thrown out,
but not killed. Markee leaves a fam
i1v rt u
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
BUY A PENNSYLVANIA TOWN.

Philadelphia Capitalists Acquire
POxsexsion Of Coke and Coal Inter-
ests in Frugality.
Philadelphia. Pa, May ga million
dollar deal has just been made in this
city whereby the entire town of Fru-
gality, Cambria county, Pa, with all
its coal and coke interests, passes into
the hands Of a company of which
State Senator j. Henry Cochran Of
Williamsport is President. P. n. Il.
Widener. w. l.. Elkins and G. L. Ma
gee are among those interested in the
deal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
DEATH FROM THE CLOUDS.

John Hamilton, His Wife and Two
Daughters Struck by Lightning.
Kokomo, Ind, May 27.-John Ham
ilton, his Wife and two daughters
were struck by lightning, the eldest
daughter being killed. They were in
the garden with no storm indications
visible.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
some Thrilline Escapes.

Peoria. ILL.,, May 20. A fire which
originated from an unknown On
the second floor caused the almost
complete destruction of the Home OF
the Good Shepherd last evening. The
fourteen Sisters in charge and the
eighty inmates. young girls. succeeded
in escaping without injury, though
there were some thrilling escapes
Loss estimated at $4,000 with in
turarce Of $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
JOHN H. STEVENS DEAD.

Old Settler of Minneapolis Passed
Away Late Monday Afternoon.
Minneapolis, May 30. - John H.
Stevens. Of Minneapolis died late yes
terday afternoon. MI. Stevens was
born in 1920 and was the first white
settler on the west side Of the Mis-
sissippi river in what is now Mime
apolis. Mr.. Stevens had been i'll for
some time and his death was not un-
expected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
..United 1rishm.nv suppre..ed.

Dublin, May 81. = The government
has suppressed yesterdays issue OF
the United Irishman containing let
tiers addressed to Earl Cadogan, lord
lieutenant Of Ireland, whose papers
have been stopped by the postal au-
thorities while in transit, alleging that
the privilege accorded to soldiers OF
wearing the shamrock vas merely IN
tended to stimulate recruiting. The
writer also denounced the war In
South Africa.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
FOUR MEN KILLED IN WRECK.

Electric Work Train Gets Beyond
Control on Steep Grade.
Akron, Ohio, May PA work train
loaded with steel rails got away from
the motorman going up a steep grade
on the Akron & Cuyahoga Falls Rapid
Transit line. Four men were killed
and several injured in the wreck that
followed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02

farms. The negotiations fell through
Lord Roberts refusing to treat On
any terms" r
Reoccupied by Beers.
(, Barkly West. May DIT is report
ed that the Beers have reoccuple0
Kurunaman and that large laagers
are located at R%eitfontein and nj
skull.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
ALMOST KILLED BY A BULL.

G. A. Meyer Owes His Life to Hds
Faithful Dog.
Fergus Falls, Mimi, May &c. A.
Meyer, who resides in Fergus Falls
town, was gored by a bull and his
wounds may prove serious if not fatal.
would have been killed had not
his dog come to his rescue, d%istracting
the savage animals attention and en-
abling him to- escape.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
KILLED BY
Ono Man and Team Killed MI
Buildings Burned.

One Man and Team Killed Many
Buildings Burned.
Glencoe, MIMI, May 27.-Ed Buck.
a prominent farmer living two miles
northwest of Glencoe, vas killed by
lightning while putting his team in
the barn. The team was also killed
and the barn burned to the ground.
Kasper's elevator was also struck and
damaged considerable. Simon Dasch-
er's large barn was struck and de-
stroyed by fire, as were also a num-
Der Of other barns and residences in
this vicinity. The storm was the Sc
yerest experienced here in some time.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
Two Fatally Injured.

Two FATALLY
Hopkinsville, KY, May q. AS a
crowd Of negroes left the circus tent
last night at Bolivar county, KY, num-
erous persons began shooting pistols.
A fusillade followed, about seventy
Eve shots being fired. Mary Bell and
Frank Rives were probably fatally
wounded and Zordie Wills and "Bus-
ter" Davies severely injured in the
panic which ensued. Several children
were hurt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
Saw Long Sea Service;

Saw Long Sea Service.
WashiL gton, May 27.-Word was re-
ceived at the navy department yes
terday that Lieut.. W. P. Elliott died
ut Manila yesterday of sunstroke. He
was appointed from Pennsylvania In
September, 1857. His total sea ser
vice. covered more than twenty-three
years. and exceeded that OF nearly
e officer in the navy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
C~.rnetbargers IN Cuba,

Carpetbaggers in Cubs.
New York, May 81. = A special to
the Tribune from Washington says:
The war department. has issued a
statement from the division of GUS
toms and insular affairs designed to
show that the number Of "%carpetbag-
gers" in Cuba had been overestimated
20 far as the customs service of the
island Is concerned.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
Forest Fires IL. Michigan. !.

Forest Fires In Michigan.
Menominee, Mich, May N.-Forest
fires are raging in Ingallsto township.
this county. Seven sections Of land
owned by James B. Goodman & Co.
Of Chicago have been burned Y e and
the flames are still spreading. The
Are covers an area Of nine miles. On
less rain falls soon the damage to
timber will be great.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS.

A Kentucky Suggestion That Column
bus. Ohio. Be the Place.
Frankfort, KY, May 27.-The Dem
ocratic state executive committee a
recommended that Columbus, Ohio, be
selected as the location for the Demo-
cratic national headquarters for the
campaign of 1900. sop
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
FOUR BISHOPS coxsEcRArED.
Impressive Ceremony Takes Place In
Chicago.

[mpreaplve Ceremony Takes Place In
Chicago.
Chicago, May 29.-By the laying Oh
of hands of twelve bishops and in the
presence of 5000 persons at the Audi
forum four new bishops of the Meth
odist Episcopal church were %consecra-
ted. They are David Hastings Moore.
assigned. to the Shanghai district;
John William Hamilton, assigned to
the San francisco district; Edwin
Wallace Parker and, Frank Wesley
Warne, missionary bishops assigned
to India and Malaysia. The cere--
monies were brief and simple. The
delegates to the conference and hum
.dreds of their friends came forward
when the services were at an end and
crowded the stage to congratulate the
four new bishops.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
Foraker to Name Mckinley.

Foraker to Name Mckinley.
Chicago, May PA special from
Columbus, Ohio, says: Senator J.. B.
Foraker said that he would present
the name Of President Mckinley to
the Philadelphia convention for re.
nomination. It was MI. Foraker who
presented Mr.. McKinley's name at st.
Louis in 1896.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
va preuth broken.

sacred Heart, Mimi, May, 2.-One
inch Of rain fell, Wednesday night.
FARMERS arc well pleased as the
drouth was beginning to tell on the
crops.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
BOXER oUTRAGEs.
Converts Maasacred, Villages De
stroyed and Soldiers Ambushed.

Converts Maasacred, Villages De-
stroyed and Soldiers Ambushed.
London, Nav GA special dispatch
from Shanghai says ady!ces from
Szuchuan, province of HUI Peh, report
that boxers have destroyed two vii
lagos and massacred many converts
Of the French missionary stations.
The general commanding at Shi Nan
Flu. it is added, sent a regiment to the
scene of the disturbances. The SOL
diers were ambushed by the malcon-
tents and lost twenty-six killed. Re-
Inducements have been dispatched
from Iohang.
Fight with "Boxers."
Peking, May q. - A large force Of
troops who attacked u party of boxers
lost a colonel and five men killed and
fifteen wounded. Ii Chuen Lin, the
former viceroy, has been ordered to re-
main in Peking to await employment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
Contract Awarded.

Sacred Heart, MIMI, May 27.-Fhe
Weterworks contract was let to Fair.
banks, Morse & Co. Of st. Paul. Con-
alteration, $4,000. An eighty-fve-foot
steel tower and a 2.O00larrel tank
viii be put up.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
CROSSED THE VAAL
ROBERTS, ARMY NOW IN TRANS
VAAL TERRITORY.

Last Natural Obstacle Passed With.
out OpposftfOn-BOers Reiterated
Almost without q show of De-
fense-Boer Force at Vereeniging
DislOdEed Kruger Admits That
Matters Are Grave - Beers VIII
Trust Everything to q Last Stand
on the Gates Rand Mountains
Johannesburg Mines Will Be De-
.str0yed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
White for Vice. President.

White for Vice, President.
New York, May 81. A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Andrew d. White of New York, Unit
ed States ambassador to Germany, IL
being seriously considered by Repub-
lican leaders as a vice presidential
possibility. His name will be further
discussed at a meeting Of members Of
the national committee in Philadel-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
nov shot while Hvntinr.

BOY Shot while Hunting. Z
Clear Lake, Iowa, May 30.-William
Teeley, the nineteen-year-6ld son OF
James Feeley, shot himself through
the left. hand and right shoulder while
bunting. Small, hopes r entertained
for his recovery.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
Hawkins Knocked Out.

New York, May 27.-Joe Cans Of
baltimore knocked out Dial Hawkins
az California In two rounds Of the
fastest fighting ever seen in the
Broadway Athletic club last night in
two rounds.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
2 Mfne Ffre.

MING FIEe.
Calumet, Mich, May 30.-Fife which
was burning in No. 2 shaft Of the
Hekla branch Of the Calumet and
Hecla is now under control. The pros.
trated miners are improving. The Pc
cuniary damage. is not known.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
No Plague Cases.

Gan Francisco, May 20-Dr. O'Brien.
secretary Of the board Of health,
states that no new cases Of plague
had been reported to the board Of
health.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-02
FAMILY SHOT DOWN
APPALLING CRIME COMMITTED
NEAR ANOKA.

Pour . Deadly Volley Into
an Open Window-Only Two Out
of Six Escape-Wounds of Three
of Them Are Mortal-Perpetra-
tiers of the Awful Deed Unknown,
but May Be Run Down-Anray
Supposed. to Have Originated
From q Quarrel-Two Persons Did
the Shooting.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
PARLIAMENT MEETS,
The Gathering Marked by a Conspicu-
GUS Absence Of Public Excite.
ment-The Queens Speech.

London, Jan. 31.-The seventh ses-
sion of the fourteenth parliament of
Queen Victoria opened at two p. M,
after the customary formalities. There
was conspicuous absence of public ex-
element.
The speaker, William Court Gully,
arrived at the house of commons at
1853 p. m. There was large attend
ance of members. The gentleman ush-
er of the Black rod. Gen. Sir M. S. Bid
dulph, summoned the commons to the
house of lords. at 2:o5 p. m, where the
lord high chancellor. Earl Halsbury.
read the queens speech.
my Lords and Gentlemen: The peace
which had recently been broken in South
Africa when I last addressed you has. un-
happily, not been restored, but otherwise
my relations with other states are
friendly"
The patriotic response on part of col
onists is then referred to and the heroisr,
of the soldiers is commented Deep grie!
Is expressed at loss of so many valuable
lives. and heartfelt qualification at the
patriotic eagerness and spontaneous loyal
ty with which her subjects have responded
to the common defense of their imperial
interests. The queen says she expects they
will bring the struggle to victorious con-
clusion.
She refers to the signing of the Samoan
treaty by Germany and the United States.
The famine in India is also referred to.
also the plague
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
AN AWFUL DEED.
Insane Iowa Farmer Deliberately Al
lows His Little Baby to
Freeze.

Ottumwa, Ia. Jan. 81. - Charles
Spencer, a farmer living six miles
north of Lovilia, deliberately held his
infant child, robbed of it's clothing. out
in the piercing cold Monday until it
was frozen stiff. His wife stood calmly
by and watched the deed. The afro
cious crime is ascribed to fit Of in.
sanity caused by religious fever which
had stricken the twain. When neigh
bors, who learned of the awful deed
after a terrific battle, captured Spencer
and his wife, they claimed they had
been warned by God that they must
make sacrifice, and they chose this
one. Spencer was taken to the asylum
at Mount Pleasant, and his wife will
also be incarcerated. The affair has
caused cessation of the reviva! meet
ings.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
A WEEKS HISTORY
The Important Happenings of a
. Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
All the Latest News Of Interest from
Washington, From the East, the
West and the South.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FIFTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.

F1FVY.S1ATH CONGRESS-.
On the 27th the United States senate
was not in session. In the house joint
resolution setting apart 100000 of the
appropriation made for the support of
the regular and volunteer army for
the current year for the construction
of military hospital at Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan, was introduced. Eulogies
were delivered upon the late Samuel
T. Baird, a representative from Louisi-
ana.
The United States senate passed %
pension bills on the Goth and decided
not to reconsider the vote by which the
Samoan treaty was ratified. In a
speech Senator Mason (Ill.) condemned
an alleged interview in which the Brit
ish consul at New Orleans called him a
'montebank." Senator Tillman de-
nounced the administrator Philip
pine policy. In the house bill was
introduced to withdraw the military
forces from Cuba on July 4 next. A bill
was passed to appropriate 100000 for a
military hospital at Fort Leavenworth,
Kan.
A bill was passed in the United
States senate on the 30th granting
pensions of $50 per month to the moth
CT of Lieut.. Brumby, of the navy, and
the widow of Brig. Gen. C. E. Augur.
Senator Bacon (Ga.) argued in favor
of self-government for the Filipinos.
W. V. Sullivan. senator from Missis-
So T.
bill authorizing the acceptance of site
for a military post near Des Moines,
Ia, was passed. Committee decided to
report no river and harbor bill this
session,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
MarauI. of Queenxberrv Dead.

London, Feb. 1.-The marquis of
Queensberry, who was born July 20.
1914, and succeeded to the title in 1858,
is dead. The marquis of Queensberry
is known principally through the con-
nection of the family name with the
Queensberry rules, the standard au-
thority for pugilistic contests. These
rules were written by his father. The
family for generations has been known
for its sporting proclivities, and the
head of the house has always been a
patron of sport
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-02-07
LATER NEWS.

Senator Pettigrew IS. D. was brand
ed as traitor in the United States sem
ate on the 3lst ult. by some of his cor
leagues in connection with his persist
ent efforts to obtain recognition for
Aguinaldo and the Filipino insurgents.
The committee on Porto Rico voted to
allow the island delegate in congress.
In the house Mr.. Tayler CO., introduced
a resolution declaring the American in
tention to hold the Philippines. Mr..
Gardner IN. j. introduced bill ap-
propriating 100000 to buy the Dan
ish West Indies. Mr.. Williams (Miss.)
defended the action of certain southern
states in DISTINGUISHING the negroes.
10 wipe out the plague in Honolulu
10 acres of buildings were burned in
the section known as Chinatown.
The new census gives Cuba's popula-
ton as 1,572,S40, which is $4,000 less
than in 1897. Porto Rica has 957, 1919, a
gain of $1,000 since 1897.
Maj. Davis reports that yellow fever
has been completely stamped out of
Havana.
AC 4ASN VI D11l1Su NdS ud1l1CS III uCus
Buffers movements above the Tugela
river seems to grow. So far as known
40 per cent. of the entire force fell in
the engagement at Spion kop. The
Boer losses were SO killed and 100
wounded. 1t is reported that Gen. Butler
will again attempt to relieve Lady,
smith.
When Mrs. Lawton arrived in San
Francisco she received the first news
that friends of her husband had raised
a subscription of $4,000 for her and
she was overcome with gratitude.
The attempt to settle the boundary
between German and Belgian territory
in Africa has failed.
The body of a man about IS years old
was found in the express Office in Sioux
City, Ia, in a box marked ''Books," sup
posed to have been shipped from Balti-
more.
Admiral Dewey asked the house pen
sion committee to grant pensions to
his officers widows.
Gov. Taylor declared state of insur-
rection in Kentucky and adjourned the
legislature to meet at London on Feb
ruary 6. Troops prevented the legisla-
ture from meeting at the capitol in de-
fiance of the governors proclamation.
The democratic members met at ho-
tel and declared Goebel and Beckham
elected; the chief justice of the court
of appeals swore them in and Goebel or
dered the troops to dispense. Two rival
state governments are likely. Goebel's
doctors think he will recover,