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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
!. FARlBAULr HOY MISSING.


Goes to Enter Amherst College and
Disappears.
Amherst, Mass, Sept. 25.-Francis N.
Rose of Faribault, Mimi, came to AM
herst few days before the opening OF
the term, having completed the pre-
liminary arrangements for entrance
into Amherst college as a freshman.
He established himself at the Amherst
house, and on Monday morning, the
18th, went in search of rooms About
noon Tuesday he paid his bill at the
hotel and disappeared, leaving his
trunk with no ar~rangements completed
for its disposal. He wrote a letter to
his parents Tuesday, saying that he
was leaving Amherst and that they
would never see him again. Rose is
under twenty years Of age.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
-FOUR WITNESSES ARE EXAMINED
THE TESTIMONY OF THE DAY IS
SOMEWHAT EXCITING, AT
TIMES.
BRooKLYN'S LOOP IS DESCRIBED
PUT TEXAS IN GREATER DANGER
THAN ANY TIME DURING
BATTLE. 1

: Washington, Sept. rs. n part
played by the battleship Texas In the
naval battle off Santiago July 8, 1893,
In which the Spanish fleet under. Admi-
raj Cervera was sunk, was the basis or
the greater part of yesterdays proceed
ings in the Schley naval court of In
quiry. OF the four witnesses examined
during the day, three had been officers
on board the Texas during the battle,
and two of them were new witnesses.
These were Commander George. u.
Heilner, who was navigator on the
Texas, and Commander Alex B. Bates,
who was the chief engineer on that
battleship. Commander Harder. exec
utive officer, n the chief surviving
officer of the ship since the death OF
Capt. Philip, was recalled. The fourth
witness was Commander Seaton
Schroeder, executive officer of the
Massachusetts and now governor or
the island Of Guam.
The testimony several times during
the day was somewhat exciting, and IL
was especially SO when Commander
Heilner described the Eattle and the
part the Texas had taken In 1t. he
said that when the Brooklyn made It's
loop at the beginning of the battle 1t
had passed across the Texas bow at a
distance not to exceed a hundred or.
one hundred and fifty yards, and thai
at the command Of Capt. Philip the
Texas had been
Brought to n Dead stop.
Engineer Bates testified that the star
board engines had been stopped ana
said he thought this also had happened
to the port engines. Commander He'll
ner expressed the opinion that three
miles he'd been lost by this maneuver,
and the fact that part of the machinery
q deranged. He said he considered
that the Texas was in greater danger
when the Brooklyn crossed her bow
than at n other time during h bat
tie. On .cross-examination Commander
Heilner admitted having taken part IN
the preparation Of the official navy de-
partment charts showing the positions
at different times Of the ships which
participated in the battle. He said
that according to this chart the two
ships never were nearer than 600 yards
of each other. But he %contended the
chart was Inaccurate, and he said he
had only consented to 1t as a compro-
mise. Commander Bates admitted that
the official steam log Of the Texas con
tanned no record of the signal to re-
verse the engines. Commander
schroeder testified concerning the coal
supply Of the Massachusetts,, which ne
said would have been sufficient. Tor q
blockade of from sixteen to twenty
days.~
The day closed with another Animal
ed controversy between counsel as to
the policy Of bringing Admiral samp-
). sons name into the trial.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
TRAIN IN A SINK HOLE.
Serious Trouble on the Eastern Min
ncxOta Railroad. r.

Serious Trouble on the Eastern Min
nexOtn Railroad.
Duluth, Mimi, Sept. 22.-The Eastern
Minnesota railroad is having much ex-
pensive trouble with sink holes on the
Mesaba Range division. A few weeks
ago a train went down in near
Stonybrook. causing the loss of a life
and the damage OF much property.
Now another has developed about ff-i
teen miles above the first. A few days
ago while an ore train was crossing a
swamp the track for the distance of
about a block suddenly disappeared.
Quick work resulted in the recovery of
the train. The ore shipments of the
road are being retarded by the con-
dition of the track in these quagmires,
and 1t is no easy matter to fill them.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Killed Her NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Killed Her FntIleF-tn-LaVv.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 24.-Mrs. Lena
Fair, twenty years old, wife of John
Fair, an employee Of the Union Pacific
shops. shot and killed Michael FAIL;
her father-in-law at their home last
night. Mrs. Fair gave herself up n
is in Jail. She declres her father-in-law
had threatened to kill her. She says
that last evening he choked her and
-brandished a gun. in her face. She
broke away, and, securing her wi
pistol, fired two shots. A. loaded gun.
was found on the dead body of Fair.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
HEAD-END COLOSSEUM.

Fatal Wreck on the ST.. Paul Road
Near Prnirie Du Chen.
Prairie du Chen. Wis, Sept. 22.--The
extra freight east on the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul road, in charge OF
Conductor John Mullen, collided with
the west bound freightaiha charge Of
Conductor Bradford OF this city. Both
engines and several freight cars were;
totally wrecked. Charles Trainer of
Madison, engineer Of the w~est-boundf
train was killed outright. The areman'
tnmped.. Engineer Connolly and his
fireman saw the coming danger4and,
Jumped and escaped injury.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Varsity Practices.

FLYNN. the giant guard. was on the neld
Yesterday afternoon for eg,Aa football prac-
tice, at the state university. 7 The varsity
scored three touchdowns over The second team:
Fee behind the line:i and "a number of The
tackle back formations not 4 used last year
were tried. Davis played 2 good defensive
GENE behind the line FOR the second team;
and in the great majority OF cases was the
man to stop the runner. The lineup of the
first team yesterday was as follows: Rogers.
Page. center; Mueller. right guard; Waist;
right tackle; Aune. right end: Dobic. quarter:
Evans. left half; Bidlako..Sright half: Knowlr
ton. fill back $St5s s@I. @ssge4E1SE&
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
JoIly Day for Royal Party.

- Jolly Day o HOYRl PnFty.
Ottawa, Ont. Sept. 25.-The duke and
duchess OF Cornwall and York spent
Yesterday on the ottawa river and the
forest lining Its banks and were given
3 complete exposition Of a lumberman's
life with all Its native picturetsqneness.
They shot the timber slides on RATS.
lunched III d d lumberman's shanty and
enjoyed the days outing novelties.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
p1cKrocKErs AT A FUNERAL.
Tw ;Clcrgymcn and a Laynann Are
Robbed. III

E-.. u.s. 1
Faribault, MIMI, Sept. -22:-Two. of
the Episcopal rectors who came from
st. Paul yesterday to attend Bishop
whipple's funeral were deprived Of
their pocketbooks in broad daylight
while walking about the platform at
the Faribault railway station. But the
platform was small, the crowd large.
Both divisions Of the church were. at
tackled. Although the clergy suffered
the most. the laity did not escape. A
third p~ocketbook was taken from a
member of Christ church. st. Paul.
The unlucky rectors were Rev. c. G..
Rollit of Red Wing. and Rev. Charles
H. Plummer of Lake City. Mr.. Rolltt
was relieved of $500. Of this sum $50
was in currency and the balance rep
resented by a certified check. Mr..
Plummer's loss was only $40. Isaac
Lincoln of st. Paul was separated from
SIS. The police are at work on h
case. NA H
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
A ASSASSINATION.

AEuinaldo Never Leaves Premfses
ON Which He In Confined.
Manila, Sept. "a. Since Aguinaldo,
left Gen. MacArthur''s house for his
present Place Of confinement he 9
never left the premises. although he is
at liberty to do so II accompanied by
an officer. The reason assigned is that
he fears assassination at the hands OF
the partisans of the late Gen. Luna.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
DOGS.
Big Time Expected mt international.
COursinxs Meet. SN{

Madison. S. D.. Special. Sept. 23.-The In
day morning and continues three days. Seven
ty.ave dogs and THEIR owners are already in
the city. Prominent among the latter are
s. D.; McKeon of sioux Falls. Kelioggaof San
Francisco, Laird OF Redwood. MINI. *. Newer
Of Friend, Neb.; Hess of Flandreau. s. .. The
5000, ana puppy stakes and prize Of 500.
Drawing for places takes place Tuesday even
Ing. Native jackrabbits on the .pen prairie,
coursing ground. The crowd In attendance
will be large and. exciting. sEE rs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
L NY FOUL AIR.

Father Started. to Search Tor Lost
son-Both Found Dead.
Rock Island Ill. Sept. 25-Fred Lind
loff, twenty-six, failing to return from
an inspection Of an old coal shaft on
his fathers farm in Coal valley Sum
day. his parent started in search OF
him. He, too. disappeared. Yesterday
morning the bodies Of both were found
at the bottom Of the shaft. Foul air
had killed them.
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Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03

oussion he began series of performances
wonderful to behold
1T has always seemed peculiar to me,
he remarked, "that most men stand facing
their antagonist full front Bob Acres had
the right idea in presenting the least pos
sihlc surface TO the opponent Moreover
whom one stands firmly with the feet a little
apart, the toes pointed out and the head
turned well to the left, his poiso Is stcadler
Again, if the palm of the left hand Is spread
aud the gun well balanced on the out
stretched hand there is much less tension
than in the usual mode of holding the piece
Most men pull the trigger with the index
finger Of the disengagcd hand, If YOU will
try the second finger you will find it gives
better control ana enables one to further
steady the aim with the thumb and index
finder"
Then the speaker threw open window
and said: (Which blade of grass shall |
Cut?" As someone looked incrcdulOus, The
minister smiled in return and added: "Per-
haps you cannot distinguish enc from an
other, try this" and he tossed a shot
smaller than a French pea on bit Of side
walk in the yard As the shot rolled along
in the sunshine until it nestled in some in
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03

psychologist instant or the bullet will go
astray."
II seemed as If the shooter had not aimed
at all and someone said so.
ION, well, that is not always necessary"
r"lorted tho minister, laughing. "Ill hold
the Tlile in one hand, waist high and see
IT ! cannot put another bullet through the
aperture made by that other one" Presto
he had reloaded, cooked and fired the rifle
IN thrice and the second pellet had fol-
lowed the arst.
The archer does not aim, he knows the
power of his bow and the trajectory of his
arrow. He and his instrument are en- rap
port and the shaft picrccs the bullseye
SO II should be- today with modern weap-
Ons."
Then he whirlcd the rife under his leg
ana put another bullet through the tiny
matchbox, Leaning over and looking
through his legs, with his head almost on
the hoor, Senior Brasil fired once more and
unerringly,
Bah that is all theatrical" he said
let us not discuss II, But would YOU
sit down over there and let me place the
other side Of the matchbox on top of your
head There The head n little more to
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03

the left Now ! will put a bullet through
the head OF the little man pictured on the
box"
Walking off a few PAGES the minister
drew a bead and fired.
"Oh, but you moved, ever so little" he
murmured. "Ics, inyoluntariy, Of course
but stll | fancy we did not miss the mark
altOgothe
STOPPING down he picked the box off the
Eoor and pointed smilingly to the hole
through the neck Of the man. Shall we try
again? Perhaps the next one will go
straighter."
'N-no," calculated the William Tell sub
ject. THE er-neck was straight enough
Very good shot, indeed"
Perhaps you would be kind enough TO
hold this card and let me see IL | cannot
split It," turning TO another gentleman in
the party. Il will fire at your command
m'sicur"
Ping! Again the aim was true and the
thin card was sliced as IL by a knife blade
lie never uses a shotgun in hunting. be-
liovlng bullets are more humane. "a bullet
Kills nstantaneously," he said, while shot
scatter and main"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03

equality in the pavement, he resumed,
Nov, I'll fire when you say"
"Fire!"
Pink snapped the little rife and the tiny
shot popped off to one side Senior Brasil
smiled. "In the summer ii is more anus
ing to clip the wings off ny but this is
good practice, firing down at such an angle
this"
The shot Was fired from a second story
window at an angle of about A. degrees ana
the object was about twenty-five feet dis.
tant.
This Is merely a little toy gun. with
which ! amusc the children sometimes It
Is not so very accurate" dcprocatingly,
but perhaps | can show you another thing
that conveys better my meaning There is
something, an intangible rapport, that the
true marksman must have Then he can
not fail. Here, ! will wave this rifle about
so Cdcscn1ing with the barrel circles about
IA foot in diamoterl, and when you give the
command | will shoot"
"Go-snap!" went the command and the
explosion simultaneously it seemed The
missile sped straight to the mark a small
matchsafe across the room
'fou gee, one must shoot at the precise
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the State Normal IA year, where he showed
great interest in debating work. He en-
tered the university In the fall OF 1899 and
since then has continued the work of de-
batting with greater zeal. He Is member
of the sophomore year of the general liter
airy course.
d.
Louis Paulson resides at Minden, Neb.
He graduated from the Minden High school
in 1898 and entered the university in the fall
Of hat year. In 1899 he entered the law de
parlment and graduates this year, He rep
resented the Minden school in two orator.
cal contests Mr. PaulsOn is a careful, log
ical reasonor. He is especially strong In
affirmative argument. He makes careful
preparation and skillfully anticipates the
arguments OF his opponents.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03
Extraordinary Skill of Brazilian Envov

SENIOR j. +. DE ASSIS BRASIL,
envoy extraordinary and minister
Il plenipotentary to the United States,
the republic of Brazil boasts not
only one of the most astute dip
lomats at Washington, but also an amateur
marksman Of unparalleled skill Few in
deed at the national capital know of his re
markable feats with the rifle and the re
volver, relates the New York Herald, for
the Brazilian minister Is very loath to dis
Cuss aught but the affairs of his Office ana
then only when circumstances make It
proper for him to raise the yeil Of states
manlike reserve. Yet the ntmatcs who
are hidden to his hospitabe home on Con
neCticut avenue, have Witnessed fcatS that
would tax the crodulity of anyone not
there to observe Senior Brasils deXtority
and accuracy.
one afternoon recently, when his seCrc-
taries had assisted the minister to dispatch
the business affairs of the embassy and left
their chief free to enjoy an hours sOlacc In
his library, Senior Brasil talked i'm an en-
tertaining strain on sp.rtsman-hip ana
shooting. He went over to an oakeu gun
case and, selecting first one piece and then
another to illustrate the point under dis
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03

II. j. Thoobald comes from Wayne, Neb,
He graduated from the university with the
class of 1900. He is now a junior in the
law department. Mr.. Theobald has been an
active member of the Delian Boys De
batting club of the university. He has
represented the club in intercollegiate con
tests. He is careful and logical thinker
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03
don't. He also took work in public speak
ing under Prof Miller

o
A l.. Deal comes from York college,
York, Ncb. He entered the university in
1896, graduating IN 1898. Mr.. Deal was priu-
cipal of the Mason City High school in the
school year 1889 He entered the law de
partment of the university in 1899 and will
graduate with the class of 1901. lie won a
place on the lebates last year and is given
credit for winning the Kansas Nebraska
contest, the decision being unanimous In
our favor. Mr., Deal is clear and logical and
possesses an earnest, convincing delivery
w. f, Meier registers from Crete, Neb.
lie is junior in the university. He belongs
10 the Union club Mr.. Meier has good de
livery. He made very careful prcparati ion
for the contest this year and constructed
n very convincing debate. He is forcible
speaker and is especially strong in afirma-
tive argument.
Clarenc" J, Borkoy comes from a farm
near Davenport Neb. After graduating
from the Davenport High school he attended
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03

..
G. \. Johnson halls from Oakland, Neb
His preparatory work was done at the Lin
coin Normal, where he attended two years
He has been in the university three years
Mr.. Johnson is a member of the Palladian
Debating club. His work in this line has
all been done at the university. h is now
taking junior law. Mr.. Johnson is known
among the debaters as a logical thinker.
His force as a debater rests on his power
to rebut argument He is convincing
speaker.
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his society won the state championship.
He also won Il reputation as "A temperance
speaker winning several medals in com
petition. lie graduated from the Worces-
ter High school in 1896 and attended Bos-
ton university Mr.. Cronn is now pres-
dent of the 'unior law class of the uniyer-
sity.
George A. Lee gives his address as Hum
boldt, Neb He graduated from the schools
Of that place and entered the university
last year, He belongs to the Palladian
club Mr.. Lee is a fluent speaker and has
"A fine voice He is generally rcckoned
as one of the coming debaters of the uni
versity
Victor B Hogan entered the law school
last year ana completes his work in that
department next June. His residence is
Admah, Washington county After attend
ing the district school Mr.. Hogan entered
the Blair High school and later attend Il
the Fremont Normal, receiving the B 4
degree in 1895. He is a member of the
Maxwell club, having served as its psesi-
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w. l.. Finson resides 81 Neantic, H. He
attended the Northern Illinois Normal at
Dixon, from which institution he gradu
ated in 1894 He entered the university
a junior law student in 1899 Mr.. Finson
has also carried work in the economic de
partmont in connection with law He is
known as a good student, careful, con.
seryative and accurate in judgment. lie
leans more toward clear analytical reason
ing than to oratOry and impresses his
hearers as "A man Of sound judgment IL
is a member of the Union Boys Debating
club of the university.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03

delivery is excellent and her argum,nt care
fully constructed.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03

NJ. j. Cronin comes from Worcester
Mass. He has been in several important
debates in the east For several years
he was president of the Devens Debating
society, one of the most famous debating
clubs in Massachusetts. Some Of the most
important debates were held with the As.
sembly, the Eucloa and the sumner clubs
the recognized debating societies of central
Massachusetts. For three years, while Mr..
Cronn was member of the Dcvcns team
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03

the finals is a resident of Aurora Neb.
He graduated from the High school at
that place and entered the university in
1895. Craft won place on the debates
two years ago and is given credit for
having practically won the Kansas debate
in 1899. As to Mr.. Crafts ability as a
dohator, it is only necessary to state that
since Baker, Kinder and IIawXby have
graduated Craft is generally conceded by
friends and foes as the ablest debater
among the undergraduates. He is a clear
forcible and logical thinker, has com
manding presence and inspires confidence
in his hearers.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-03
February 3. 1901.

HE FINAL debates of the University
of Nebraska were held this even
ings of January Is and 10, prcpara-
The sun., 1901-11-10
A Venerable Colored Mans Views.

To THE EDITOR or THE SrN Sir; your
correspondent is, perhaps. the Oldest li'ihR
colored man who has persistsntly and un-
compromisingly pressed the agitation OF the
neg o question. Involving the security OF the
colored man in his rights ms an American
citizen lie knows OF no intelligent colored
man or woman who has advocated the brenk-
Ing down OF social bars against the will OF
their rearers: who has advised any forci' lie
invasion Of any domiCiliary right tie mas
reasoned that IL was TO his interest To respect
these rights for his own sake. as well as Tor
the sake Of others.
This expression is ~ ade with the hope thar
IL will be considered. that II may nave the
effect to check the blatant cry and the foolish
rancor being exhibit ID against proper efforts
TO bogPt proper respect Let N Oe "ldeiH
known that no man, white or cOlored' Hnaii
enter your cor espondent1 home hgains,
their will He would Impress II upon your
readers that his many years OF agitdNoh
have been simply to have his right, as man
and an American 'iti1en respected
lie deems IL pertinent To make this refer
euce AZ this time, IA the subject ,bas been
made prominent by the President having
Invited notsd colored man TO dine win
not create surprise among the crowned heads
of Europe / could refer 70 social recog-
nitionS here in the United states, made by
educat ID. wealthy and refined Americans. no
force entered into them ] know OF hcau-
emies. Of boarding schools when J wn-
young man, and the 'HCt is true OF li,'t uaS =
In which the daughters OF colored sehIH-
men we're admitted 10 be educated wnere
the colored girls we're never suspected OF
not being virtuous. where there was no re-
straint and no placing of them apart because
spects as were the rest of the students The
present harpine upon t'eminy immorality
isstune Of Inter days played f9r nM,%" npTrp%S"
Npvpopr n Nov d