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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Nicely a Wreck.

New York, Jan. 23.-Charles w. F.
Nicely, accused Of embezzling Cuban
postal funds, who. in accordance with
the decision Of the United States SUI
preme court, must go to Cuba for trial
under the old time Spanish cortes, has
broken down completely in Ludlow
street. Jail, where he has been confined
pending the appeal of his case, and is
now almost a physical wreck.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
THREE LOST THEIR LIVES.
Fire in a Hotel Causes a Pant
rn,v- GSv,n.ta

Fire in a Hotel Causes a Panic
Ama:x Guests. i
Kewanee, ILL.,, ''on. %. Fire earlys
this morning destroyed the Commercial
house and caused the death Of three
e An explosion in the kitchen sent
the flames into every corner Of the
house and cut off escape by means of
the stairs. The frantic guests rushed
to the windows, where some hurled
themselves to the ground. Others had
to be carried out by the iremen. Three
women were rescued and all the other
twenty guests escaped with the loss of
all their baggage and clothing. Loss,
$4,000; no insurance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
REVOLT.

Elections Show Strong Opposition to
the British Colonial Policy.
Kingston, JAM, Jan. 20. - General
elections have been concluded. OF
fourteen members Of the legislature
returned, thirteen are pledged to re-
slst Joseph Chamberlain's attempt to
restore absolute crown government.
The feeling against the British colonial
policy is growing stronger and If Mr..
Chamberlain refuses to yield delegates
will. be sent to England o
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
CHINAMEN.

The Gar sending Winter Garment.
30 Paupers of Pekin.
Moscow Jan. %. - The car has or
dered $4,000 winter garments to he dis
tributed among the Pekin paupers. The
rice and wheat famine in the capital is
growing greater. Dispatches from
Cairo the gradual increase
Of the plague throughout Asia Minor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
ISLAND For

Given by England as a Reward for
Neutrality I'm South African War.
Berlin, Jan. 20.-It is learned. that.
in addition to receiving Zanzibar as q
reward for its neutrality in the Trans
vail, Germany will also get from Great
Britain the island Of Pemba. of the
east coast of Africa and thirty miles
north Of Zanzibar. This island. whose
population numbers about 10000. is a
part of the British protectorate Of Fan
zibar.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Saved by a Baby.

La Crosse, Wis.,, Jan. 22.-Wailing of
a baby saved Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. john
20 and their three children from as
phyxiation by escaping Goa gas. Dur
ing the night the child began to cry,
which awoke the mother, who dis
covered the presence of gas in the
room. She aroused the husband and
chaildren and opened the windows.
The family is in a serious condition.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
OF D1Az.

Mexico,. President will Ask for
Leave of A~lpsence to Visit Europe.
City Of Mexico, Jan. 20. = President
Diaz will ask the next congress to give
him cave of absence to visit Europe.
He will ask that Gen. Reyes, minister
of war, be made the acting president
during his absence. IT is believed that
this means the virtual retirement of
Diaz from active official life. It is
known that he did not wan the presf-
dency at the last election.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
RICH RI STRIKE.

Owners of his Montana Mine He
lieve 1t a Bonanza.
Helena, Mont, Jan. ga rich strike
is reported at the Kenwood mine, west
of Helena. The strike was made at a
depth of LOG feet and the vein is eight
feet wide. The assay Office shows 81
per cent copper, IS in gold and two
ounces silver. A flattering offer for
the mine vas refused. The n be-
lieve they have possibly another Ana
conda. -
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
MEN % H ARMY.

Active Recruiting In Progress All
Over the Country.
Washington. Jan. 0.-.Active recruit
ing for the army is in progress in all.
the principal cities Of the country. The
authorized strength Of the regular army
at present is $1,000 men, and the re-
cruiting In progress il with q view TO
maintaining It at that strength after
the discharge oS the 5000 volunteers
Tune 80 next. All enlistments are for
three years and the number OF recruits
averages about COCOA month.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Minnesota Concern Wins.

Saltwater, Mimi, Jan. 22.-The Min
nesota Thresher Manufacturing COM
pany has been advised that the United
States court of appeals had filed a de-
c1sion favorable to the company in the
action brought for infringement Of q
patent. The amount involved was over
1900, 900, of which the Saltwater COM
pany gets one-half. The action was
against all of the leading thresher
companies Of the country, and was bit
terly fought.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Gets Oil Inspectprsl,ln

USVS y - AuBVVCtOFN1l1I1
st. Paul. Jan. 23.-Gov. Van SAINT has
appointed Fred c. Schiffman of st.
Paul chief oil inspector of the state.
MI. Schiffman is well known in st.
Paul. being among the leaders Of the
young Republicans Of the city and
state. The appointment is said to be
worth SEC, 900 q wear.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Again Come. to Grief.

Washington. Jan. %. - The torpedo
boat Bailey has come to grief again.
The accident which disabled her in this
ease was peculiar. While lying at
Newport about to undertake a trial
trip on the following day the intense
cold froze the water in her boilers.
bursting a number of tubes. The boat
has been sent back to New York for
repairs and the trial board has been
ordered home. II is probable that she
cannot be made ready FOL. another trial
before spring
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
REBELS WEAKENING.

Deportation scheme Is Producing
the Anticipated Effect.
New York, Jan. 2O.-A dispatch to the
World from Hongkong says: The
adoption by Gen.. Macarthur of Consul
Wildman's plan to deport the insurgent
leaders to Guam has had a marked eff
feet. The activity of the insurgents
has been reduced, the Hongkong junta
has been breaking up and the people in
the Philippines are being freed from
the domination Of the native army.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Charged with Embesxlel

Charged With Embesslement.
Mitchell, S. D., Jan. ON. j. Nielsen
was placed under arrest, charged with
the embezzlement of $237. "A month ago
Nielsen was held up for that amount
which belonged to the Workmen lodge.
Later developments in his financial
transactions led many t believe that
the hold-up story vas a fake. His ar
rest vas caused by n of his bonds
mon -9slI Het@f't .4t w.. 40 .@
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Church

Moorhead, Mimi, Jan. 22.-The new
Congregational church was dedicated
with appropriate services. The morn
ing sermon was preached by Rev. G.
]. Powell Of Fargo, superintendent of
the home missions for North Dakota.
In the afternoon the dedication SER
vices proper were held, the sermon be-
ing preached by Rev. George r. Mer.
rill, D. D., Of Minneapolis. The church
is a handsome red pressed brick struc.
ture, trimmed with brown stone and
cost, with furnishings, So 5000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
MINING CAMP BURNED.

Wickes, Mont, Gets n scorchlnR-
Loss About T12,OOO.
Helena, Mont, Jan. 23.-The mining
camp Of Wickes, south of Helena on
the Great Northern, was burned. The
fire started in the general store of Her.
man Freyler from some unknown
cause, and quickly spread to other
frame buildings in the gulch. Freyler's
loss is about $500, insured for 81, 500.
George Scarf, a ~saroonkeeper, was the
next heaviest loser. His loss was ST.
500, with $1,000 insurance. The total
loss was about $12, 600.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Fire in a Manitoba Village

Fire In a Manitoba Village.
Winnipeg, Jan. 22.-Fire visited the
village Of Elgin. Among the buildings
destroyed are Twins general store, T.
p. Jackson's, gents furnishings, H.
Bulls harness shop, Temple & Ma
CURES hardware, DR.. Chambers drug
store, the Massey-Harris implement
shed, the Public Opinion newspaper Of
flee and others. The loss is about $685.
900; insurance, 81, 200.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Memorial to Late Senator Davis,

Memorial to Late Senator Davis.
st. Paul, Jan. %. In the United
States court in this city memorial SER
vices were held for the late United
States Senator Cushman kellogg
Davis, District Judge Lochren, pre-
siding. Judge c. E., FlandreaA pre-
sented a formal memorial, which bn his
motion was made a part of the court
records. Brief addresses We're deliv-
cred by W. j. Hahn, Judge Samuel r.
Thayer and others.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Big Laaa Inv Fire

Milwaukee. Jan. 20. - Fire in the
Eagle Horseshoe works at South Mil
waukee destroyed the nine-inch mill,
sixteen-inch mill, office and cooper
The loss is estimated at $3.50, 900, par
TALLY insured. The ten-inch mill alone
was saved. There was $4,000 worth Of
finished horse shoes in the buildings
burned. The cause of the fire is un-
known.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
GRAND ARMY IN CLEVELAND.
The Ohio City Ii Finally Awarded
the Encamnment Prize.

The Ohio City Is Finally Awarded
h Encanlpment Prize.
st. Louis, Jan 23.-Delegations from
Denver, Cleveland and P%ittsburg were
heard at the meeting Of the national
council OF administration Of the G. A.
r. held in the office of Commander-in-
Chief Rossieur to decide on the place
to hold the next annual encampment.
Cleveland was selected as the place
and Sept. 9 the date. The vote stood:
Cleveland, 5; Denver, 2: Pittsburg, 1.
Denver could not meet all the require
ments and Cleveland was selected be-
cause satisfactory guarantees of that
city's ability to care for the encamp-
ment were furnished.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Riddled with Rnn.4.

oacoma, 9. D., Jan. g. - Handsome
Elk. a noted Sioux Indian, was yester-
day riddled with bullets by seven In
dian policemen sent out to bring him
to the agency. They fred upon him
from ambush. Elk shot an Indian pos
liceman two years ago and had served
q term In prison. s@s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
! r. AND EXPLOSION.
Man Nearly Loses His
~ uaSn RR OOO Haze

Fessenden Man Nearly Loses His
Life in a $4,000 blaze.
Fessenden, N. D., jan. 23.-An early
morning fire destroyed the frame hard
ware store of H., NJ. Hendrickson.
John Smith, tinsmith, who was sleeping
in the building, had a narrow escape.
His hands and face were badly burned.
Powder an dynamite in the store
caused an explosion, shattering every
pane of glass within half a block. The
Wells County bank ard U. F. Hunts.
meat market, both brick, were slightly
damaged. Loss about $4,000; insur-
ance, So, 600.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Storms In Alaska.

Seattle, WASH. Jan. %. According
to news brought by the steamer Alkl.
which left Juneau Jan. 10, terrific
storms are raging on the South Alas
kan coast, and the White Pass & Yu-
kon railway had been blockaded for
several days. No damage to shipping
Is reported.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Cuba No Place for Poor Men.

Cuba No Place for Poor Men.
Winona. MIMI. Jan. 23.-Mr. J. H.
Turzinski. who is connected with the
hospital corps now stationed at Ma
tanzas, Cuba, is home on 4 two-month
furlough. He says there is little bust
ness opportunity for Americans there
unless they have money. as they can
not compete with the Cubans in labor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Peter Wien I. Missinx.

Winona, Mimi, Jan. 22.-The present
whereabouts Of Peter Wen, who left
here last fall for a trip to Norway,
where he was to visit friends and rela-
tives, r unknown. He left here on
Nov. 10, and expected to reach Bergen,
Norway, a month later. 1t is known
that he stopped at New York city to
visit relatives. but all trace of him
since has been lost.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
JAPAx's WAR OF Conquest.

Mikado's Government wan Raise
Millions for Military Purpo.es.
Tacoma, WASH. Jan. 23.-The steam
ship Athenian brings the news that the
Japanese government has decided to
levy new taxes for the purpose Of
raising at least 90 100000 yen for milf
tary purposes in China. Japan intends
to continue her forcs Of 10000 men and
twelve warships now in China.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
IliAWED DYNAMITE.
But 1t Exploded nnd George McD

But 1t Exploded md George McDer-
mott Is Dead.
Barnum, MIMI, Jan. 23.-George Nc
Dermott, assistant cook in the Sauntry-
Kaine lumber camp. vas thawing out
dynamite, when the stuff exploded.
McDermott was instantly killed. His
body was riddled with holes as though
1t had been filled with buckshot. The
remains will be sent to his former
home in Canada.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
MONEY WAS RECOVERED.
Stolen Registered Mail Package Is
Found in a Cellar.

Found In n Cellar.
Hampton, Iowa, Jan. %. - A regis
tered mail package containing $4,000
was last Monday taken from the mail
car on a side track of the Chicago
Great Western railway here. Postoffice
inspectors w. M. Ketcham of Mar
shalltown and c. E.. Stewart of Iowa
City, after a three days investiga-
ton, were unable to locate the theft.
Finally Saturday evening Inspector
Ketcham and Sheriff Watt and Postof-
flee Clerk Morey found the money in
the cellar of Jack Hanson, a brakeman
Of the Chicago Great Western. He was
arrested and has confessed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
FROZEN TO. DEATH.
Sad Fate IF an Aged Murray Comfy

Tracy, Mimi, Jan. 23.-Thomas Con.
nors, an Irish farmer living six miles
south of here in Murray county, was
found dead not far from his home in a
snow drift. Connors was addicted to,
drink, and left the village of Currie on
Tuesday in an intoxicated condition.
Search was made for him, and yester-
day searching parties wereout all over
the country. When found the body
was partly buried in a drift and was
without shoes or overcoat. Connors
was one of the oldest residents Of the
county.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Cyanide mai Bnrnea.

CyanaOc Mill Burned.
Lead. s. D.. Jan. 23.-Fire destroyed
the twenty-ton cyanide plant at
Ragged Top. owned by Allen and .asso-
ciates. The plant was valued at $l0,-
600. with an insurance OF $500. It
was one of the most successful plants
In the Hills. 45
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
CONGRESS-.
h House Passes a Number of Minor
BILE.

h louise Passes n Number of Minor
Bills.
Washington, Jan. 22.-The house yes
terday, after devoting some time to
District of Columbia business, passed
a number of bills under Suspension Of
the rules. They were to provide a
home for the aged and infirm colored
people out of the<fund now in the
treasury to the credit of deceased COL
ored soldiers. amounting to about $780,
600; to establish a branch soldiers
home at johnson City, Washington
county, Tenn, and to increase the
salary of the commissioner of education
of Porto Rico from s. 1900 to $4,000. A
bill to give citizens of foreign coun-
tries to u in the court Of claims for
indemnity for alleged injuries which
had been been recommended by the
state department, was d~isastrously
beaten.
In the Senate.
No business of special importance
was transacted by the senate yesterday
in open session. An executive session
of more than two hours duration was
held n sixty-six pages of the legisla-
tive, executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill We're completed before ad-
journment.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
BILL PASSES
SENATE FINALLY DIsa,OsEs OF THE
QUESTION.

The Vote Was AZ to %, and While
Party Lines We're Pretty Closely
for the Bill-Has Occupied, the At
tention of the Senate Since Jan.
8, and Has Met With Vigorous
but Not Bitter Oppo.ition-Housc
Wrestlcs With the Cramp Claims.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
SHIPS WILL BE BUILT.

Navy Department Cuts the Battle
ship Specifications.
Washington, Jan. 23.-The navy de-
partment has cut from the specifca-
lions for the new battleships items ag-
gregating about $50 1000, and Secretary
Long has offered the lowest bidders,
the Newport News and Bath corpora
lions, 1889, 600 each for one sheathed
b%attleship. The offer has been verified.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
Death Of an ,OctOgenarian.

Death Of am g0ctogenarian.
Springfield, Mimi, Jan. %. William
wendle, eighty-three years old. one Of
the earliest settlers, who came here in
1853, was found dead in his bed. His
wife was not aware Of his death until
she arose. Heart failure was the cause.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
~Conductor Gare KilIcA.

COndNctOF Gage Killed.
winona. Mimi, Jan. ;23.-stephen p.
Gage. q conductor on the Green Bay
road. fell from the top of a freight car
at Arcadia and had both legs cut on.
dying within fifteen minutes. He re-
sided here
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
steamer Disabled,

London. Jan. %. - The Allan line
steamer Corean, which sailed from.
Liverpool Saturday for Philadelphia
Via 81. Johns. N. r., has put back TO
Greenock with her steering gear broken
down.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26

shortaKe In Accounts Alleged.
alenwood, Mimi, Jan. q. Louis
|Knudson, manager of e. y. Jones' lunn--
Der yard at Cyrus, was arrested BY
Sheriff Thorson, charged with larceny
In the lirsts degree. He is said to b
5000 short In his accounts.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
An Editar Pni.nnea.

Canton. S. d., Jan. ga. d. Linn.
son Of Col. Arthur Linn, commandant
of the soldiers home at Hot Springs,
10 dying from dose Of laudanum
which he took. A.. e. Linn Is editor Of
the Dakota Farmers Leader.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
child Dies in the Night.

Child Dies I'm the Might.
Pennington, MIMI, Jan. 22.-The in
FAINT daughter Of MI. and Mrs. J. b.
Gilmore was found dead in bed by the
sick but its illness was not considered
dangerous. .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26

London, Jan. 22.-The Prince of Wales
sent the following to the lord mayor:
Osborne. GAS p.m.-My beloved mother
has Just passed away. surrounded by her
children and grandchildren.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
MINERS SHOT.
ny . Posse while Marchins Against
NOM-union Men.

Men.
Darlington, KY. Jan. %. - Union
miners. $50 strong. started on a march
from Boxtown to Carbonate mines, In
Hopkins county. to. stop the non-union
men at work there. On the way q
sheriff's posse OF five men attempted
to stop then, ana were answered by .
shot. a fusillade followed. the miners
~retreating. One Of their number was
Killed and another died Of his wounds.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
INDICATES SPANS HONOR.

Demand for Representation at the
Raising of the Maine.
Madrid, Jan. 23.-The military and
political papers of Madrid, commenting
on the notice in the Havana Gazette
inviting bids for raising the wreck of
the Maine, call upon the government
to insist that Spain be represented dur
ing the operation with a view to vindi-
eating the national honor. e.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26

Co<es, Jan. 22.-The queen is said to
have bid farewell infeeble m~oposyllables
to her family assembled at her bedside
at noon. She first recognized the Prince
of Wales, to whom she spoke words OF
great moment, then Emperor William
and others present filed past and heard
whispered goodbye. AL the bedroom
were in tears.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-01-26
THE QUEEN is DEAD
lier Remarkable Constitution Could No
H. Longer Withstand the Ravages
of Disease.
Of Disease.

Cowcs, Jan. 22.-Queen Victoria died
at 6:55 this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-15

Short Petticoats trimmed with
ruffle and tucks, yoke band. In
the sale at 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-15

about satisfactory arrangement and fail
ing in 1T. notified the gentlemen who COM
posed the proposed Baltimore club and
who had agreed to finance it of the result
With one accord they released me from
further obligation to them, and then, and
not until then, Robinson and 1 signed with
Hanlon.'
Il am satisfied" he continued, that Mr.
Robison's charge is actuated by the knowl-
edge that 1 am finally and irrevocably COM
mitted to the American League. A few
days ago Harry Pulliam called me up on
the long distance telephone and asked me
to come to New York and talk to the Ma
tional League magnates. This l positively
refused to do, telling him at the time that
League, and sink swim I meant to
stick to it. Mr.. Robisons accusations fol-
lowed promptly.
There is no doubt in my mind that his
purpose in giving out this story is to shake
confidence in me and 'Robby' and in that
way discourage the promoters Of the Amer
lean League plans, but in this he will be
disappointed. for they know all the cir
cumStanceS connected with last years deal
and will acquit me of any wrongdoing or
lack of good faith
A special from Chicago says that A. c.
Arson, who was elected president of the
National Base Ball Association, at its
meeting held In Chicago last winter, said
last night that McGraw was right in say
ing he did not break up the associate last
year. The failure of the eastern cities to
failure of the new league, the captain
said.
$50 far as I know McGraw kept faith
with us and did not sign with the National
League until he saw there was no chance
for the new association.