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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
THE NEW HALF GENT.

Another Coin Due to Chicago "Bar
GAIN Sales.
New York, March %. - News comes
from Washington that a bill is being
prepared to enable the treasury depart
ment to coin %half-cents. The feminine
passion for bargains is at the bottom Of
it all. Some dry goods houses in the
Western cities already have half-cents.
OF course they are not real money, but
they are good for half cent for any pur-
chase. Chicago in particular is flooded
with these queer coins, which not only
enable stores to offer unusual bargains
but make an advertisement for the
store, too.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31

New York, March 2S.-A special to
the Journal and Advertiser from
Washington says:
Lord Salisbury has apologized to
the United States for the opening by
the British censor at Durham of mail
addressed to ex-Consul Charles E.
Macrum at Pretoria. The apology
will be sent to the house committee on
foreign affairs by Secretary of State
Hay when Mr.. Macrum's case against
the state department is heard"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
NEW BANKS.

Many Organization With Small Cap.
ital Under the New Jaw.
Washington. March 28-A settlement
has been prepared by the controller OF
the currency showing the number n
location of national banks in process OF
organization under the provisions OF
the financial bill approved March IA,
1900. The banks number about 40O In
all, and with the exception of ten or
twelve, each will have a capital OF $25,'
600. .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
ARMY COMMISSIONS.

Rewards Of valor to BE Distributed
" by the Commanding Ohicers:
London. March 28.-In the curse Of
4. reply to a question on the subject In
the house Of commons the parliament
tary secretary Of the war office. Mr..
iWvndham. announced that it was pro-
nosed to give O total of 278 commits
sions in the army to the colonies and
fifty to Lord Roberts for distribution to
the forces in the field.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
THOMAS SPENCE DEAD.

Provisional President of the ere
public" of Manitoba.
Winnipeg. March %. Thomas
Spence, who was prominently connect
ed with the early history of Manitoba,
and for many years clerk Of the legis-
lature, Is dead at Edmonton, aged
seventy-five. In 1859, when a republic
was formed of the present province of
Manitoba, Spence was. elected presi-
dent, but the republic" did not re-
ceive recognition from the imperial au-
thorities, and was compelled to dis
hand.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY.

Burglars Make a Mistake in Their
Calculations and Get Nothing.
San Francisco. March %. An at.
tempt was made to rob the bank OF
Sutro & Co., the robbers entering the
bank by cutting through the walls OF
an adjoining vacant store and wall OF
the bank. 1t 10 thought they intended
cutting into the vault Of the bank, but
their calculations went wrong. 1t Is
believed the robbers are of the same
gang who attempted to rob the French
bank last week. In neither of the
cases did the robbers secure any
money.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31

Cotton Promoted Rear Admiral. !
Milwaukee. March 28.-The Journal
received a telegram from Secretary OF
the Navy Long announcing that the
promotion Of Capt. Cotton as rear ad-
miral takes effect to-day, and that ne
is assigned to duty as president of the
naval retiring board at the Washing
ton navy yard. Capt. Cotton is WIS,
consin's senior officer in the navy and
the first Wisconsin man to secure the
rank Of rear admiral.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
HIS LIFE

President COmmutes n Death Sen
tence to Twenty Years' Imprison-
ment.
Washington, March 2S.-In the cas-
of Robert Porter, a civilian employee Of
the customs department of the army,
who was tried by general court-martial
on the charge Of rape, committed at
Panique, Philippine islands in Decem.
Der last, and who was convicted and
sentenced to be hanged, the president
has committed his sentence to confine-
ment at hard labor in a p%enitentiary fol
a period Of twenty years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
FITz FAILS TO PUT UP.

for q Fight.
New York, March %. = Kid Mccoy
and Tom Sharkey, through representa-
tives, last. night signed articles OF
agreement calling for a twenty-five
round fight on June 25 for 60 per cent
of the gross receipts. The fight Is
scheduled to take place before the Sea-
side Sporting club at Coney Island.
zach man posted $1,000 and Johnny
White was selected as the referee.
This action was taken after the fail
ure Yesterday Of Bob Fttzsimmons to
most So, 500 for a fight with Mccoy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
New Naval Hospital.

New NoVa1 uOspA1oAs
Vallejo, Cal, March %. The new
United States naval hospital at Mare
Island has been completed, and is
ready to be turned owe to the govern
ment. It's capacity may be exceeded
nv some institutions, but in the ar
rangement for the care Of the sick and
disabled blue jackets the institution
will rank with the best in the country.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
nanker i. Not Guilty.

HHMkeT II NUC U02Heys
Chicago, March 28.-Robert Berger,
former partner Of E. 8. Dreyer in the
banking business, was yesterday de-
clared not guilty Of receiving deposits,
knowing the bank to be insolvent. The
verdict was ordered by Judge. Water
man on the ground that there was a
fatal variance between the indictment
ana the proof. Berger was at once re-
arrested and placed on trial on anoth-
or charge of q similar nature.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
Schley Mt Bahia,

Washington, March %. = The navy
department yesterday received the fol-
lowing cablegram from Admiral
Schley, commanding the South Allan
tic squadron, dated Bahia, March 20:
"ChicagO met French steamer Bre-
tagne, disabled. Towed her here. The
Montgomery has been directed to. Join
Chicago ut once"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
M.crnm In Ready

MWCEU@ H CuU :.
Washington, March 28.-Former Con-
sul Macrum called on Chairman HIT,
of the house committee on foreign rela-
lions yesterday. He signified> his read
mess to be heard in connection with
his service at Pretoria. 1t was ar
ranged that MI. Macrum would be no
titled when the committee was ready
to proceed, which may be in a day or
60, although no time has been set.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
NOT IN ANY HURRY.

Alaska Matter May Rest Until After
Presidential Election.
London, March 2S.-The British gov.
eminent has taken no steps toward
bringing up the Alaskan matter. The
Associated Press is informed that 1t is
unlikely any of the conferences will be
resumed until after the presidential
election in the United States, the mo-
dus vivendi being regarded as the most
satisfactory form of temporary settle
ment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31

smallpox At . Female Academy.
Fort Wayne, Ind, March 27.-small-
pox has broken out at the Academy OF
orr LADY Of the Sacred Heart, six
miles north Of this city. The institu-
ton has been placed. under quarantine
and all have been yaccinated.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
But He Wasn't Dead.

But NE "HsH De"Us ~,
Terre Haute. Ind, March 2S.-Ihe
circuit court room yesterday was the
scene of a sensation when Frank y.
Mallory, whose divorced wife's rela-
tives were beginning suit to have him
declared dead. walked in and inter-
rupted the proceedings. Mallory has
been missing for more than five years,
and under the law he could be declared
dead and his estate forfeited. Further
litigation in the case is to be instituted.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31

Sir Robert Peel as Actor.
London. March 28.-sir Robert Peel
has definitely decided to go on the
stage. He will Join the "Bootless
Baby company al Bootless and play in
London and tile provinces.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31

One Kllled ana one InJnred.
New York, March 28.-One man was
killed and another fatally injured by
the fail Of several large iron Orders in.
a new school house in course Of con-
struction in this city.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
Jail on Fire.

Baraboo, Wis. March 2S. August
Radloff was almost burned to death at
Reedsburg. He had been placed in
the city Jail on a charge of intoxication,
and during the night the building took
fire from the stove. The place became
filed with smoke and Radlof made
loud demonstrations for help. He was
rescued more dead than alive. and for
a time it was thought he would not re-
cover. =
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
s.r,ou. Rnilroad accident.

Nephi, Utah, March %. = A serious
accident occurred yesterday on the
oregon Short Line near here which re-
suited in the death Of n man and the
injury of six others. The accident
happened to a work train that was dis
tributing new rails on the road.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
BOY ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

Handled the Wrong End of the Gun
and Is Injured.
Sioux Falls. s. D., March 28.-Clif-
ford Gillespie, the sixteen-year-old
son of ]. F.. Gillespie, was, perhaps,
fatally injured while hunting rabbits
near the Sioux river. A 22-caliber
rifle he was drawing toward him by
the muzzle. was accidentally dis
charged. and the ball passed through
one of his lungs, or is lodged near
them. His physicians decided not 10
probe for tine ball at present.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
Rabbi WING Dead.

Cincinnati. March %. 80 Rabbi M.
Wise, probably the most distinguished
rabbi in, the Reformed Jewish church,
died Of Of a stroke OF paralysis which
made its first appearance Saturday
evening. His end cnlfc painless.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
MAKES AN APOLOGY
FOR THE OPENING OF CONSUL MAC
RUINS NAIL.

Lord Salisbury Apologies to the
United States for the Acts Of His
Censor at Durham - Secretary of
State Hay VIII Send the Apology
to the House Foreign Affairs
Committee When Macrum's ase
Against the State Department IL
Heard.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31

Business Portion Burned.
Portage, Wis.,, March 28.-The bust
ness portion of the village of Kingston.
Green Lake county, burned yesterday.
Nine stores and dwellings were de-
stroyed. Loss, $4,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
Ioolk. IKE q Murder.

sBelleaire, Ohio. March %. - Won
an, q bottle blower in the glass
works here. was found dead under a
foot bidge which spans indian run.
He. was in a sitting posture with u
bullet hole In his head.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
p,.tt Not seriou.lv Ill

Platt MOT ~Seri0usly III.
New York. March pa report. that
Senator Plat is seriously i'll and in
danger of collapse and that his friends
are trying to prevail upon him to drop.
out Of political work fora time is de-
MED by Lemuel E. Quigg, his deputy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
m. ye.r for Larceny

One Year for Larceny.
Red Wing, MIMI, March 29.-John II.
Morrison Of Zumbrota was sentenced
to one wear at saltwater for grand
larceny in the second degree.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
Bryan In California.

-N 6EyUu IN O811IVE Ht0s --"-|-
SACRAMENTO. CAL, March 2S.-W. J..
Bryan was greeted by a large crowd
here last night. He spoke on imperial
ism. the money question. the income
tax and the trusts. He left last night
for Oregon and Washington.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
Wagon Prices Advance.

Wagon Prices Advance.
Racine. Wis.,, March %. 1t 1s an
nounced that as a result OF the corner
ence a few days ago Of manufacturers
of wagons, carriages, etc.. m average
advance of 20 per cent over the olo
scale is now in effect.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
Pfa.ing sIill Burned,

Planning MIL Burned.
Lancaster. Pa, March 2S.-The large
planning mill at Columbia, known a
Buchanan & Berry's.. and owned by
the First National Bank Of Columbia.
was destroyed by fire. It was 9 total
loss, with no insurance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
One KiIled. seven Injured.

One NAAse0s Seven AsSNEeus
Bradford, Pa, March 28.-One Of the
largest passenger cars of the Olean.
Rocky City T. Bradford Electric rail
way ran away down the mountainside
beyond Red Rock and the a was de-
molished. One was killed and seven
injured.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
Charged with Grand LARGE,

Charged With Grand Larceny.
Albany, N. Y, March 2S.-Edward
b. Noble. cashier, and Dennis Nc
Graw,. salesman in the beef depart
ment of Armour & Co.'s branch In this
city, were arrested upon warrants
charging them with grand larceny. 1t
was shown in one instance that &C.
counts had been juggled to the amount
of $1,000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
Fatal ~Accfdenta,

winnipeg, March 28.-Peter Gibson
of Holmfteld was killed by falling from
a load Of hay. f. Teskey was killed by
falling in a well! at Brandon. .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
and Death

CarOusal and Death.
Great Falls. Mont. March 28.--Johni
Iyankovich. an Austrian was stabbed
IN the neck and killed outside the city
limits during IN orgie after an Aus
TRAN wedding.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
OFFICERS ovERPowERED.

A Mob Takes the Prisoner and
Lynches Him.
Bellaire. Md, March %. - Terry
Harris, colored, who was arrested here
Sunday night for committing a felon-
ious attack on Miss Annie McElaine, q
reclrse, was lynched last night. Sheriff
Kennart and his deputy fought to pro-
tect their prisoner and fired on the
mob, wounding two of them. They
were overpowered.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
III. M.. stone Dead

i j. NJ. Stone Dead. ~
Holly Springs, Miss, March 28-J. NJ.
Stone. for ten years governor Of Mis-
sissippi, died after a brief illness Of
nrysipelas..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
sh.rkey and Ruhlin Matched.-

Sharkey and Ruhlin Matched
New York, March 28.-Billy Madden
ana Tom O'Rourke yesterday matched
Gus Rubin and Tom Sharkey In a
twenty-hve-round bout, the fight to
come OF at Sensible Athletic club on
or about June !.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
FEE OF ONE MILLION.

Attorney Who settled the lrOn
Kings Controversy Ahead That
Much.
New York. March ga Washington
special to the Journal says: James Il
Dill, Il New York attorney, who was
instrumental! in bringing about peace
between Carnegie and Frick. the iron
kings. will be ahead an even million
dollars. Dill. when a young man, was
a reporter on the Chicago Tribune. and
during the past five years his firm has
handled some Of the largest corporation
interests in the country.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
CONFUSED
IN THE DARK REGARDING PLANS
FOR THE sUCCOR OF MAFEKING.

Column Leaves Kimberley
for Griqua Town-Force II De-
scribed as Strong and the Expe-
dition ~ Likely to Attract Much
AttentiOn-Gen. French Fails to
Head on C0mmandant Olivier
An Advance by Lord Roberts In
fantry IL Hourly Expected-Bul-
ler's Patrol Has a Skirmish. .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
WILDSCENEINCOURT
TRIAL AT FRANKFORT DEVELOPS
A SENSATION.

Remarks Of Judge Denny, for the
Col. Campbell. of the Prosecution,
and Oth Grow So Excited That
1t Looked as If Serious Trouble
Could Not BE Prevented-PeOple
WindOws-GOlden' Examination
Concluded.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-03-31
CONGRESS-.
Vote on the Porto Rican Bill. Will
Be Pushed in the Senate.

Vote on the Porto Rican Bill. Will
Be Pushed in the Senate.
Washington, March q. = Senator
Foraker. in charge of the Porto Rican
bill, announced at yesterdays session
of the senate that beginning with to-
days session he would press the meas
ure to a vote as soon as possible. Sen
ator Hanna, chairman of the Republic
an national committee, speaking to a
question of personal privilege. vigor-
ously denied an interview with q Re-
publican member of the house of rep
resentatives, whose name was not
given. published in a Washington
newspaper alleging that the passage OF
the Porto Rican tariff bill would be in
pursuance of a deal by which the
Republican national committee vas to
get a big contribution. Mr. Hanna
denounced the statement a. a "ma-
licious lie," and hoped it would be in
yestigated. The Alaskan civil code
bill was under consideration during the
greater part Of the session. An amend
ment was agreed to fixing a license
upon almost every kind of trade and
comm cree in the district Of Alaska, the
license ranging from $40 to $500 per
mum. The measure had not been
disposed of at the conclusion of the
session.
The House.
The house entered upon the consid-
Grafton Of the army appropriation bill
but the debate was without exciting
incident, being confined to the dis
cussion Of army matters. Chairman
Hull, in charge of the bill, explained
its provisions. Mr.. Jet Of Illinois, crit
icised the policy Of rushing officers
through the higher grades of the army
just prior to retirement. Mr.. Cox OF
Tennessee and Mr.. Ridgley of Kansas
opposed generally a permanent in
crease of the army as prejudical to the
best interests of the country, and Mr..
Meyer of Louisiana discussed the Phil
ippine policy, opposing the retention OF
the islands.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-18
Conjurer Marco Dead.

One of the best known and at the
same time most romantic figures on
Paris boulevards has just disappeared.
Marco, the marvellous conjurer is dead.
For the last 80 years this extraordi-
nary little Greek, with q smiling face,
twinkling gray eyes and well-trimmed
mustache, wearing an Iverness cape
and red Turkish fez was a most ia
miliar feature of the night life on the
boulevards and elsewhere where Paris
has it's amusements. Marco could do
anything he liked with pack of cards.
He could sit at cafe table. quite sur
rounded by onlookers, and completely
battle the keenest observers.
Marco had travelled through Persia
and India. In the latter country he
had learned his coniurinP craft. He
was at one time known to every Off
GERS mess in India. and always liked
to meet on the boulevards an English
officer who had known him in the old
days.
Experts described Marco. as the
greatest coniurer on earth. Managers
all over the continent sent him tempt
ing offers, but Marco loved the freedom
of his bohemian boulevard life. Money
did not tempt him. He could make as
much as he wanted by displaying his
skill as a coniurer to his innumerable
friends in the leading cafes.
Marco WAS an honest man. AL
though he had such astonishing skill
in the manipulation of cards, when he
played escarte and other games he in
variably lost all his money. Still, he
was rich and could have retired at any
time, but he could not leave the old
haunts and occupations.
A fortnight ago he was struck in the
back with knuckle duster and robbed
while leaving his famous Montmartre
restaurant. He neglected the wound
erysipelas ensued and poor Marco had
to go to Larradoisiere HOSPITAL, where
he died aged 60.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-18
Christmas Wedding.

Cards of invitation are out an
nouHcing the wedding of Miss Nellie A.
Henry, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs VIM,
Henry, of Williamstown. w. Va..to Mr..
Samuel S. Stewart. a prominent oil
producer of the same place. The hap
py event will take place at the home of
the bride Tuesday evening, Dec, 25, at
s o'clock.
Miss Henry is one of Williamstown's
most prominent young ladies and was
formerly engaged in the millinery bus
mess here.
Their future home will be at Will
Jamestown where already a new
and modern dwelling has been
erected in antiipation of the
marriage and happy life that will fol
low. The Leader extends congratula-
tions.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-18

They CURE DANDRUFF. HAIR
FALLING, HEADACHE, ETC., yet cosrs
the same as an ORDINARY comb.
What's that? Why, DR.. Whites Elec-
trio Comb. The only pateneted Comb
in the world. People, everywhere it
has been introduced. are WILD with
delight. You simply comb your hal"
each day, and the comb does the rest.
This wonderful comb is simply un-
breakable and it is made so that it is
ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE to break
or cut the hair. Sold on a written
guarantee to give PERFECT satisfac-
tion in EVERY respect. Send stamps
for one Ladies' size soc. Gents size
35c Live men and women wanted ev.-
erywhere to introduce this article.
Sells on sight. Agents are wild with
success. (See want column of this
paper.) Address d. N. Rose, Gen. Mgr.
Decatur, Ill
Dec. IS, 1year-D & w.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-18
Real Estate Transfers.

George Trautner ct al to George A.
Trautner, real estate. consideration
$500.
Rachel Gard to Mary H. Perkins,
real estate. consideration $1,000.
S. J. Hathaway ct al to Mary Wag-
ner, real estate, consideration $3.50,
Mrs. Carrie Beach to Joseph Hender-
hand, real estate, consideration 800.
H. j. Huff to L. X. Some. oil lease.
John S. McCallister to James F
Caldwell, real estate. consideration
$500.
Gilbert H. Morse ct al to G. A. Salz
man, real estate. consideration $1,000
Daniel Conrath to Sarah E. Early
real estate. consideration $1,000.
Guardian of Ruth Clark to P. E
Clark, real estate, consideration 81,
George A. Wagner to Mollie Miller
real estate, consideration 5000.
Moser Williamson. Jr.. to Walter
Vest, real estate, consideration $500.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-18
Football in OIden Days,

The ending of the football sea-
son recalls may curious descrlp-
tiors of the game given by old writer's.
In early days it was nothing but fav-
orite way for an excited mob to let off
their superfiuous spirits. They con-
tented themselves by kicking a blown
bladder ~ one street and down an
C her. The play became so rough that
in 1865 Edward III ultimately was
forced to prohibit it, and he enacted
that all players wereIto be imprisoned
during his Majesty's pleasure. Rich
ard II. Henry w and James |, were
also enemies of football, the latter ex-
pressing his utter adherence for "all
rough and violent exercises as foot
ball, and at the end of his dlatribe
describing the game as "meeter for
the lameing than making able the
users thereof" 1t is interesting to
note that the first leather ball was
made at Chester, where one of the
value of IS. 4d. was annually presented
by the shOemakers to the draDers on
Shrove Tuesday up to the year 1910
when the game was once more abol-
ished.