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M'KTNLEY 57 TEARS OLD.
His Birthday Yesterday-H Was Born In Niles, o.

Washington, Jan. 29.-President Me- Kinley is fifty-seven years old to-day, having been born in Niles, O., January 29, 1S43. He received many congratula- tions from visitors and a large number of cablegrams and telegrams felicitat- ing him upon the occasion. Many flor al remembrances were sent him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-30
SITUATION AT KTMBERLEY.
Heavy Bombnrd9tcnt Continued-Now
 Directed at Inhabitants.

DETFCteu Nt IhNHDIIHEIs.
 London, Jan. 29.-The Times has the following heliograph message, via Mod der River, from Kimberley, dated Jan uary 26: ''The bombardment continues It is now directed toward the inhabited portions of the town rather than the Notifications. Between midnight and D. m yesterday 145 shells We're fired They seem to have been of Transvaal manufacture. not bursting widely. One child was killed and four people in- jured. 6
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LEYDS' VISIT TO BERLIN.
IL is Officially Announced to Have No
 poIiticnI Sig ificnucc

Berlin, Jan. 29.-An official agency has communicated the following to the press: Tn spite of unofficial state ments that Dr. Leyds (the diplomatic representative of the TransvaaD is here by official invitation, his visit is entirely by his own initiative and though he has received ordinary cour- tesy his presence is entirely without political significance"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-30
JUST LUCK HE DfD NOT DIE.

Cyanide of Mercury Experiment.
 Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 29.-Professor E. s. Wood, Harvards expert in chem- istry, in speaking of the case of Walter J. Scheele of New York, who recently took dose of cyanide of mercury and promo seltzer, to show that it was not fatal, said to-day that it was just a lucky chance that the chemist did not die. As an experiment Professor Wood considered that the case proved noth- ing. The man. he said, was bound to suffer from mercurial poisoning.
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THREE FIGHTS LAST NIGHT.
Matthews Whips McPnrtland in One Round-N NicGOyern's Quick Work,

Round-McGovern's Quick Work.
 New York, Jan. 29.-A right-hand lead landing fairly on the jaw knocked Kid Mcfarland down and out in the first round of what was to have been a twen- ty-round bout at ca tch- weights tonight at the Hercules Athletic club, Brooklyn. Matty Matthews, the Kids adversary landed the blow. Both men were in splendid condition and weighed about 14O pounds each. The betting favored Matthews from the start.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-30

| Buffalo Jan. 29.-Before the Olympic Athletic club tonight Eddie Connolly
 of St. John, N. B., and Jack Daly of
 Wilmington Del., fought twenty rounds to a draw The bout was rather tame.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-30
LADlSMITH HAS NOT FALLEN.
British War Office Denies Yesterdny's
 SeusaflGnaI Rennrf.

SensatiGnaI Report.
 London, Jan. 29.--The war office late this afternoon denied the report that Ladysmith had surrendered.
 Great anxiety has been removed by the announcement that Lord Dundon- aids cavalry forces, which it was fear ed were isolated among the hills in the neighborhood of Acton Homes, are safe on the south bank of the Tugela.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-30
GRAPHIC STORY OF SPION KOP.
A Terrible Slaue hter- Mortal Man Could
 No, Hold Position.

London. Jan. BOA special despatch from Frere Camp, dated Friday, Janu- ary 26, 9:10 p, nl., says: T have just ridden in here having lefs General Bull lers forces in the new positions south
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-30
Thirty Workmen Drowned.

Hamburg, Jan 90-The British
 steamer Expedient has run down and
 sunk a harbor steamer near Altona. Thirty workmen were drowned.
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spnnish Steamer Founders.

Bilboa, Jan. 29.-The Spanish steamer Valle has foundered off the coast, thir- teen of the crew being drowned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-30
HELEN GoULD GIVES $s,ooo.
Contributed Towards Fund of $500, 1000
 for Berea College.

New York, Jan. 29.-At meeting of the Alumni club of Union Theological seminary to-day the Rev. William Goodell Frost president of Beree. col lege, Ky, announced that Miss Helen M. Gould had contributed $5,000 towards the fund of S5OO,000 which he is raising for the college and that half the fund was already subscribed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30

The, denomination of Presi-l
dent Nc Kinley for we'll r1er-
Sited second term and the nom
33ssinatipn pf New York 4 famous
Governor Roosevelt, for the
\ Vice. rssid dency is regarded.
BY III parties here as the safest
and most popular ticket that
The Satinnal Republican party
could have put il Che Held.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30
TEACHERS INsT,lj[,TIIFIlI,TlR. ], \ !, ,l

The most successful taseA Aa,
institute ever held in GaE =
county, now convenes in this city.
The attendance is large, and the
old teachers, as well as the young,
take great interest in their work.
Dhe attending teachers are with
out exception, bright and good
looking, and their general appear
aace and ability as sionalists,
show their qualifications as. able
instructors. Those in attendance
are as follows: .5$
The Misses Vida Herred, Alice
darlington, Anna D. Connolly.
India Tarkingto Emma n. John.
son, Myrtle Coils, a define Falk,
Hyrdyna R Lambert, Dora 9.
Leroy, Bsrdie Tarkingt ton, Flor
ence Kirkland, y Phebe "A. Gates,
y Mrs. n. J, Handy and the Meters
.H.. g. Hartzsll, p. +. Ramsey, A.
g. Is Ranard, VIM. p. Coils and
Frank Hughes.
Miss lsI Ella Stout, of Fargo. i
condu citing the institute, assisted
by County Supt. ,Holtan. &.
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RESOLUTIONS.

4 The following resolutions were
adopted by the teachers institute:
\ Whereas, we the teachers of
Mclean county realizing the kind
mess and interest shown us by our
tinstructors, and the citizens and
board of education at Washburn,
do extend to them our sincere
thanks.
Their efora Be esolged, that
We thank the Board of i Education
sat N 4 az, shbnfr: for the use of the
school house and apparatus.
Resolved, that the work given us
sby Miss Stout has been in every
way practical and progressive and
that we have all been greatly bene-
fited thereby, and would hereby
express 0, sincere appreciation of
same.
!: Resolved, that the thanks of the
institute be extended to our Sup
erintendent for the able and in-
partial manner by which he has
succeeded in making this institute
both pleasant and profitable to the
teachers.
Phebe A. Gates, India Tarking-
ton and E. F. Ramsey, committee.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30

Among the prominent ar
rivals in the city this. week
! ! were, Geo. w. Merrick of
Austin, Mimi, and son, c. L.
! Merrick, of the N. D. Land
Dept. at Bismarck. The two
| gentlemen took a drive through
the surrounding country, be-
fore returning to the capital
city, and speak in high terms
of our beautiful country.
Attorney Lamb will go to
Kansas City this week or the
first part of next week, where
he will take in the National
Democratic Convention, hav-
ing rec eived some appoint
ment.
Mr.. Otto Peterson and Miss
Minnie Musselmen, two pop
ular young people ofCoaf Har-
Dor, were united in marriage
at that place last Thursday.
The many friends of the young
couple, wish to extend their
congratulations. Rev. G. M.
Hughes of this city, offciated.
Rey. A. J. swelander will
hold tent meetings at Coal
Harbor, on Langballe's farm
the 13, Il and Is of July; COM
nencing on the 18th, at 10 a. II.
Saturday the 18th, there will
be services in the Americ an
language at 2 p. m. and 8 p. m.
Also Sunday the 18th at 2 y. m.
Al! are invited to attend these
meetings.
Hon. w. D. Washburn, Hon.
John Satterlund and Chief
Engineer ]. NJ. Dixon of the
Washburn road, arrived in the
city, Sunday afternoon. The
party left for the north, return
ing in the evening, after view
ing the surrounding crops
1t is understood Mr.@Washburn
will soon erect a large ele-
vator at this place, and extend
the telephone line to Wash
burn. 1t is generally under.
stood that the Washburn road
wall not Nget beyond Wilton
this fall, as it is difficult to
get steel and supplies. There
has been some grading done
between Wilton and Washburn,
and 1t ie possible the road may
be extended to this place the
coming winter or spring.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30
wAsHBURN BAND.

The musicians of Washburn as
sembled at the Leader Office Thurs
evening and decided to organize
the local band. The old instru-
ments will be used until new ones
can be secured. The following are
the members with their respective
instrument:
A. Extrom, solo cornet, Frank
Falconer, solo cornet, Fred Peter
son, clarinette, Henry Holtan,
baritone, G. G.. Forbes, tenor, L..
Fritz, tenor, Ever Extrom, alto,
Martin Holtan, tuba, L. Eskes,
base drum, Patrick Burleigh, snare
drum. A. Extrom, leader and Fred
Peterson, director.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30
WASHBURN
WILL CELEBRATE.

At a meeting held by the citizens
of Washburn last Monday evening,
at E. A. Lambs office, it was unan-
imously decided to celebrate the
coming 4th of July at Washburn.
An invitation is extended to the
people of the entire slope, and the
attractions will be the best, Among
the numerous events to take place
will be: A base ball game, horse
races, and all out door sports will
be represented;a picnic dinner in
the park, speaking by prominent
business men, concerts by the
Washburn band and the day will
close with a grand ball in Wahl.s
new store.
The following committees were
appointed Monday night:
Arrangements @. G.. Forbes, b..
A. Lamb and John Oligney.
Music-Fred Peterson, Martin
Holtan and A. Extrom.
Auxiliary-A. G. Ranard, VIM.
Harris and III. G. Wilson.
Sports VIM. Richards, 81. Hol-
tan and Walter Leroy. 'F4
Speakers Anton Peterson, Jno.
Merry and Axel Nelson. +
Decorations-Thos. Peterson, g..
M. Digen and II. Richards.
Lunch-The Ladies of Wash
burn. :
Marshall of the day-Jos. Mann:
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Fnthnsiastic Boy vs. r ublic SAFETY.
Already reports are coming in through
the newspapers Of the destruction Of
buildings and other property by the hi
larious small boy and his festive cannon
cracker. This IL bpt the beginning. A.
ter the 4th Of July, last year, the, Mime
apolis Tribune published a list of build
iDgs destroyed in various towns by the
same combination Of boy and fire crack
or that run up, into hundreds Of thou
sands dollars worth. In towns or villa
ges without adequate fire protection as
Il Washbnrn parents, guardians or
authorities should curb OF regilate the
boys enthusiasm to conform to public
satety,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30
SOCIAL.

The social and dance given at
the park Tuesday evening, for the
benefit Of the park, was very sue
cessful financiallyas well as socially.
An unsual large crowd was in at
tendance. Ice cream, cake. and
lemonad was served through the
evening, and upon arrival Of the
orchestra, dancing was participated
in by a large crowd. All who at
tended report I most enjoyable
time. ss ).
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30
T,Rl!ANsAcr YoUR BUs1NE Ess,

q TRANSACT YOUR BUSINESS,
by telephone between Bismarck and
WILTON. Gall mp your man and falk With
him, d orifyou prefer 70 ssnd . mssassse,
y viii bs hsndsls0 wish privacy and
dsspssch,
Concessions have been made with the
Wssssrn Onion Telegraph Go, and mes
'sagss may bs sent Or received at Wilton,
t6or from all points reached 81 tsfs.
graph Ors cable lines. s5.
iitatss may be had on application q the
.ofics a. Wilton; the wsatsrn Union Tsls-
.gfaph ONCE 4 B,smarct, OF - address
..ins Ay. p. y. Walker, Traftic Manager,
3. W q g. =. ky., Bismarck N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30
CROPS IMPROVING.

Many farmers were in the city
this week and report a wonderful
change for the better in the con-
ditions Of crops. Many patches Of
grain were nearly a total loss. The
rains Of the past week have been
general and were beneficial to hay
and late sown grain, which will
easily yield .an average of half a
crop.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30
ON TO GREAT FALLS.

New York, June 25.-The Bis
marck, Washburn & Great Falls,
which proposes to build road ex-
tending from Bismarck, n. D. to
Great Falls, Mont, has filed d
mortgage to the Central Trust
company Of New York as trustee,
to secure $7,O0O,o0O thirty-year 5
per cent gold bonds (Sl,OO0 each, J
due Jan. l, 1880. Of the bonds,
100000 are issuable on the forty-
six miles from Bismarck to Wash
burn, now under construction, 4 of
which twenty-six miles will be
completed in July and the BALANCE
about October next, and. the rel
mainder at the rate Of $4,000 pei
mile for additional mileage cor
structed. The authorized stock Is
$50O,OOO of which $500, 900 is nov
outstanding. The president is W:
D. Washburn; secretary and trea-
sure, G. G. Crane, Minneapolis.
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portant witness at the trial of poor
Durrant, the reason of which is
now quite plain, and also i'll view
of the fact that suspicion was
strongly directed to, him at the
time. -Saulte Lake Tribune.
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Oscar Howard, grandson. Of Lord How
ard, of Cumberland, Of the English peer.
age, was iu Washbnrn from the Fort
Berthpld reservation one day this week.
Mr. Howard said they had copious rains
up that way Sunday and Monday aud
that the growing corn crop, particularly,
lOnky fne. !. 5.@
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

The band will meet for re-
hearsal this evening.
Several fine showers fell in
this vicinity, this week:
Rev. J. A. Diesen and son,
have returned from Minneap-
oils.
Mrs. James Anderson, of
Weller, took d trip to Bismarck
this week.
; Attorney Lamb, returned
from a business trip to Bis
marck, this week.
Rancher Pace was in the
city this week, from his ranch
on Painted Woods creek.
Wanted at the Merchants
Hotel: A good cook and girl
to work in dinning room. -
Miss Byrdyna Lambert, of
Bismarck, is in the city at
tending teachers institute.
Sheriff Mcdonald and family
we're in the city Tuesday, at
tending the social at the Park.
Miss Ella Stout of Fargo, ar
rived in the city last Saturday,
to conduct the teachers insti-
tute..
Devine and communion SER
vices will be held in Sverdrup
school house Mol July 1st., at
1890 a. m.
Landlord ,.Charleboise re-
turned from a trip to Bismarck
this week, where he was in
search of help.
r .
Persons desiring to, contri-
butte to the 4th of July fund,
can do so by calling at c. G.
Forbes drug store.
Enumerator; j. II. Peterson,
is.4canvassing Washburn. J.
p. has an eye for business, max
ing Washburn. Institute week.
]. D. Wakeman of Wilton,
passed through the city Tues
day en- route for Coal Harbor,
where he will meet party Of
land hunters. :
Col. 3. S. Craw is erecting
a residence on his claim north
of town. The Col. will also
put in an additional five acres
of potatoes this spring.
A party Of business men
gathered at the park Wednes-
day evening, and cleared off
several acres of underbrush,
making a fine picnic grounds.
Attorney McCulloch has
purchased an interest in the
Washburn flour mill, and is
having some improvements
made, before resuming oper-
ations. ss.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Dillon,
Of Bismarck, were in the city
this week. Mr.. Dillan, who is
Deputy State Bank Examiner,
examined tho books Of the local
] anks-- which were, of. course
q. X. a a
s. F. Leach Of Helena, Mont,
who has the contract for fur
nishing 1900 head Of cattle for
the Fl Berthold reservation,
was in the city this week. Mr..
Leach will, drive the cattle
overland from Bismarck.
The various committees on
arrangements for the 4th of
July lebration, will meet to-
night at the Office of E. Az.
Lamb. A general plan for the
ctlsb sbration will BE decided on
and all committees are re-.
quested to bes present,
The re- nomination of Presii-
dent Nc Kinley for a we'll mner-
tied second term and the nom
nation pf, New York 4 famous
Governor Roosevelt, for the
Vice resid dency Is 4 regarded
by Eall parties here as the safest
and most popular ticket that.
the Natinnal Republican party
could have put iin Che tield. 4;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1900-06-30
DURRANT WAS INNOCENI1

One of the saddest end most
atrocious legal murders SO for res
corded is that of Theodore Dur
rant, who was hanged in California
a few years since, for the murderiof
Blanche Lamont and Minnie Viii,
.liams most diabolical double
crime, its, very fiendishness hardly
having parallel in the animals of.
vice, and its prepetrator was,
sought high and low for several
days, the whole world hoping for
his capture aid punishment, Ia
t4he meantime the so-called astude
detectives and police authoEities
concluded victim was needed,
and after fastening their clutches
on young Durrant proceeded to
collect what they termed eyid dance,
the whole mass Of stuff in all prob
ability being Manufactured fN the
purpose Of conviction, and 81 Nof 4
.circumstantial nature. Dpyrant
stoutly maintained from his Irest
up to the moment of his EXECUTION
that he was innocent Of thMshorr
rible charge, but forsooth / tcause
he could not explain every i nbment
Of his presence at certain times he
was convicted and hanged and
once more the majesty Of ths law.
along with the thick skull ID theory
Of these police wiseacres, Viii duly
yindicated. Now the trus sauel:
'A few days ago, on his death; bed
Rev. Gibson who at the ame was
pastor Of Emanuel church where
one Of the murders was - mitted,
e messed that he killed beth VIC
Tins. HeYa an active and i'm
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-14
LAST WORDS OF
SOME FAMOUS PEOPLE.
Interesting Testimony to Prove That
Dying Is Not as Painful Process
as the Majority Believe 1t to Be.

The last words of royal folk have in
but few cases been notably suggestive
of the solemnity of the occasion, and
in fewer instances still have they been
words breathing pious spirit.
a few last utterances may, however,
be excepted, among the number Charlie
magne's, which were also the last
words said by Lady Jane Grey: Lord.
into thy hands I commend my spirit
also the ''Oh, Jesus of Charles V. and
Saint LouiS-LOuiS IX.-hnal words: Il
will enter now into the house of the
with royalty, had the thought of the
future home in his mind: -tOh, Allah be
1t SO. hencefOrth among the glorious
hosts of Paradiser'
poleon III. with his last breath, speak
ing to his doctor.
HUI. huz''-out, out-cried Louis L,
and repeating the words. he turned mis-
face to the wall and died
"A king should die standing, said
such was. the case with his majesty, al
though II is fact that the Rev
Bronte, father of Charlotte Bronte, died
standing, saying: while there is a
With a thought for another, Charles
II. of England gave up the ghost:
Don't let poor Nellie starVe, (Nell
Gwynne) His father, Charles L. had
way has something the pathOs of
Caesars EFT tn Brute" Another old
Roman Augustus, asked at the last,
Now, have 1 acted my part in life2'
and being treasured, exclaimed: Vos
can this last longg" cried William
Ill of England, speaking to his doc
tor. In contrast to this are the words
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-14

of Louis XIV: Il thought dying had
been harder Why weep We? Did you
think 1 should live forever?''
'Whatty, what is this?'' 1t is death,
my boy. They have deceived me- the
dying words of George ", spoken 10
his page, Sir Walthen Waller. James
V or Scotland was thinking OF the
Scottish crown when he said, just as
he died: 1t came. with a lass, and 1t
will go with a lass
,iAgonizing are the final utterances Of
Charles TX of France Nurse, nurse,
what murder, what blood; on. 1 have
done wrong2 God pardon me-
I have loved justice and hated
iniquity, therefore l die in exile" said
Pope Gregory VII; and Marie AntOin-
cite exclaimed: Farewell, my children,
forever. 1 go to your father"
Aside from royalty, many last say
ings have been recorded. some BETTING
the occasion, others quite the contrary,
or at least not at all edifying, as, for
example, THE farce is over: ring down
tho curtain, Rabelais' last words.
Similar. were those of the PHILOSOPHER,
DemonaX: You may go home; the
show is over" III be shot If do
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believe I am dying" said Lord Thur
low. Lord Chesterfield, courteous even
to the last, said: Give Day ROLES a
chair" and then died Cromwell ex-
claimed: My desire is 10 make what
haste I may to be gone" Lord Eden
said: 1T matters not where am go
ing. whether the weather be hot or
cold.''
Death came peacefully to many,
Judging by the final words: II had
Strength TO hold a pen 1 would WlltS
down how easy and pleasant a tnlnS
il is to die" said Dr. William HunleTS
and Aria exclaimed: MY FaetIs; 4 y
euffer nothing, but I feel = sort OF Ill
ficulty in living longer
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-14
STEVENSON IN DELAWARE.
Large and Enthusiastic Crowds
Greet Him.

Wilmington. Del, Oct. ia large
and enthusiastic crowd greeted Adlai
E. Stevenson tonight at the opera
house in this city, in spite of adverse
weather.
Prior to his speech tonight he made
one in the afternoon at Laurel. Mr..
Stevenson reached this city this morn
ing and was met by number of prom
inent state Democrats. The party went
to Clayton, where they boarded the
private car Of superintendent r. L.
Holiday of the Delaware division of
the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Balti-
more railroad. Both on the way to
Laurel and on the return to this city
Mr.. Stevenson was enthusiastically
received. He occasionally appeared on
the platform and made a few remarks.
At tOnight's meeting Mr.. Stevenson
discussed trusts and imperialism. He
will remain here until Monday, when
he will go to Philadelphia and from
there to Camden. N J., where he will
speak on Monday night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-14
BISHOP RAVL|NS DEAD
Passed Peacefully Away Early
Yesterday Morning.
BUSY LIFE is ENDED
WAS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Death claimed Bishop Joseph Sharp
RawIins at T:45 yesterday morning, af-
ter lingering many days about the ven
cradle old mans bedside. The end was
in no way unexpected, but it will be sad
tidings to hundreds of friends in this
city. as well as Murray, his home.
The bishop was widely known as
chairman of the board of county COM
nissioners for this county, and he was
the father of Senator Joseph L. Raw
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-10-14
Of the Ears.

Catarrh extends from the throat
along the eustachian tubes into the
ears, causing partial or complete deaf
ness. Quickly cured with little cost by
Drs- Shores famous treatment
rs your hearing failing2'
DO your ears discharge2"
'1s the wax dry in your earse
''Do you hear better some days than
others?''
us your hearing worse when you
have a cOld?'
Don't neglect this until your hearing
is irreparably destroyed. Doctors
Shores can cure you.