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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
kRUGfR'S CHARGE
ATROCITIES OF CONCENTRATION
CAMPs WOULD CAUSE WORLD
TO sHUDDER.
MOVE NATIONS 10 INTERVENE
Are Defending Their Liberty,
Says Mr.. kruger, and When II Il
Granted They VIII Lay Down
Their Arms-Cannot Accept .
Prote,ctornte = Thinks England
VIII Grant What IL Right.

Paris. Aug. THE Figaro publishes
a long interview to-day with Mr.. Kru-
ger. After denying the cruelties
charged against the Beers in Lord
Kitchener's report, Mr.. Kruger de-
clares that the atrocities Of the con-
centration camps were twenty times
worse than had been stated by Miss
Hobhouse in Great Britain, and that.
when fully known, they would cause
the world to shudder with horror and
nov the nations to intervene.
I'VE are defending our liberty con-
tinues Mr.. Kruger, ''and when it is
granted we will lay down Jul arms.
Great Britain known our conditions. II
is not for me to repeat them. We will
never renounce our flag and WE cannot
accept any protectorate. I am con-
WINGED that the hour will come when
Great Britain will grant what is our
right. Moreover, I am confident that
God is with us and will not abandon
u.s."
MI. Fischer, who was present at the
interview, said nothing had yet been
decided regarding MI. Kruger's visit to
America.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
GUARD FOR MORGAN.

Big Policeman Scrutinixes People
Who Ask to See the MaEnate. E
New York, Aug. 7.-Now that the great
steel strike is on to a finish and bitter
war has been declared between the trust
and it's army Of employees. Policeman
Powers of the old Slip station has beer
detailed to guard j.. Pierpont Morgan's
office. He may be found at the corner
of Wall and Broad streets, before the en-
trance to the Morgan banking house,
keeping a close scrutiny on all who enter
there.
He has been down in the Wall street
district so long that he knows every
banker n broker of Importance. and
those who have regular business in Nor
CAMS office get but a glance from him as
they enter. But every stranger that APP
pears is closely watched.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
REDS HAVE SMALLPOX.
Fifty Flnthcad Indians In Montnn
Are Guaranteed,

Fifty FInthcad Indians In Montana
Are Quarantined.
Washington, Aug. 4. - The interior
department was notified yesterday
that there is fifty cases of smallpox
among Indians WAC arr under quaran-
tine at the Flathead agency in Mon
tina. Steps have been taken to prevent
its spread and stamp out the present
epidemic. officials are somewhat sur
prised at the extent Of the disease at
this season, as smallpox heretofore has
been regarded as largely a winter dis
ease. It exists also among the Turtle
Mountain Indians and at some of the
Sioux agencies, particularly in the Da-
kotas, but outside Of Flathead the at
tack is diminishing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
SAVES swEEr.zAsElART.s L1FR.

EEf ~
Woman Qrowning When Her Fian-
Gee Heppens to SAIL by in the
Nick OF Tinae., y
New York Aus. Hundreds Of
people stood ongsthe pier Of the Brook
lyn Rowing club ct the foot OF nine
ty-ninth street Bay Ridge. as duck
was coming IN last evening n
watched the struggle OF several young
m OF the Bay Shore road district
trying to save one Of their companions
from Drowning. They saw her 30 I'M
der twice. Then they saw 9 sloop
yacht which was going down the bay
creep upswtth the wind to the drowS Z
ing young woman. and two young men
leap from thesdeck andssave her. And
then they cheered. They cheered more
when the woman was5 broug.:s,t ashor
alive and they Uncovered that lise
young man Who hAdssb been hrst ct ~ TIE
rescue MISREPRESENTATION the rescued, az
though vixen ne plunged after e -
did not know heraidentity
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
ROYALTY MOURNS
DowAGER EMPRESS OF GERMANY
PAssEs AWAY AT CRoN.
BURG.
THE END WAS SOMEWHAT SUDDEN
Emperor william, the Empress and
Crown Prince Present-Funeral
Arrangements Will Not BE Made
Until the Arrival Of King Edward
Long . Sufferer From Internal
Cancer-Hated by Bismarck.

Cronberg, Aug. 7.-Dowager empress
Frederick, eldest child Of Queen VIC
toria Of Great Britain and mother OF
Emperor William of Germany, died
last evening of internal cancer, from
which she had long been a sufferer.
The death of the dowager empress
was somewhat sudden, although the
end was known to be near. Emperor
William and her majesty's other chill
dren were around the bedside when
the dcwager empress passed away.
Last evening Emperor William con-
Quoted the members of the doWager
empress household into the death
chamber, and led them. n by one.
past the bedside, to take a last farewell
Of their mistress. The funeral arrange
ments will not be completed until the
arrival Of King Edward.
Daughter of Victoria.
Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise. the
princess royal Of England, Frederick,
ex-empress of Germany and dowager
empress, was born Nov. 81. 1910, and
was married to the late Emperor Fred
ericls III. of Germany Jan. rs, 1858, and
had seven children, the Oldest Of whom
is the present emperor of Germany.
During the life of her husband n
was one of the most striking characters
of the, Berlin court. Her marriage was
a love match and continued as happily
as in the honeymoon. For several years
past, owing to the growing infrmities,
the dowager empress had not been seen
much at public functions.
It is said Of the eowager empress
that she was the n person In the
world whom the late Bismarck feared
and that his intense hatred for her
amounted almost to a passion.
The papers assert that the dowager
empress long ago adopted her nus
bands motto: Learn to suffer without
complaining" She recently ordered
that the public should be excluded
from the grounds of Friedrichshof.
saying: "The world shall not learn
that I am suffering. I will not be pitied
in my misfortune"
King Edward Notified.
Cowes. Aug. King Edward re-
ceiyed the official news of the death OF
Dowager Empress Frederick on board
the royal yacht almost simultaneously
with the receipt of h news In London.
The yachts flag was Immediately hai1-
masted. King Edward and Queen AL
exandra will leave here for Marlbor-
ough house to-day. 1t is not likely they
will start for Berlin until Wednesday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND MoNKEYs

Tubercnlosis investigation Planned
ON . Large Scale. ~
Ecrlin. Aug. r. The Berltner Corre-
spondez, an official organ. that
Prof. Koch's experiments In inoculating
cattle with human tuberculosis were
known for some time by the government
which at the beginning of July at h:a fe-
quest appointed a commission OF experts
to examine the results. The commission
includes Professors Virchow and Boliin-
ger.
The investigation has been planned on
a large scale and will include experi-
ments Of large domestic animals ana
others, including monkeys.
The papers give a warning tnat tne
difference between human and bovine tu-
berculosis has not yet been settled finally
and that precautions for preventing the
spread Of the disease by butter and mils
cannot be abandoned. Consumers are
strongly urged to continue boiling milk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
MINNESOTA WHEAT CROP.
Northern Pacific Statement Rcfute
Damage Reports.

Northern Pacific Statement Rcfutes
Damage Reports.
st. Paul, Aug. 4.-The predictions Of
railroad officials that all grains will
give q fair average yield this year is
confirmed by a Northern Pacific crop
report just issued by Vice President
Hannaford. Harvesting is in progress
everywhere, and there is no, indication
that the hot weather has affected the
average crop. Wheat is being threshed
at Anoka, and along the Minnesota
division the crop promises to meet ex-
pectations. Considerable grain on the
st. Paul-Duluth division has been cut,
and %threshing WILL begin early next
week. Rains have benefited the potato
crop and the yield will be very large.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
Little More Than Hair a Crop.

Little More Than Half a Crop.
Fargo, N. D., Aug. 4.-There is no
bumper wheat crop in North Dakota
this year. This is, especially true Of
the Red river valley, and more particu-
larly Of the southern half Of the val,
ley. Up to two weeks ago the condi-
lions were so nearly perfect that they
Were regarded as ideal. Then came the
three terribly hot days. The heat.
caught the wheat in the doughty stage,
and the grains were shriveled up In
stead Of forming plump and full. Har-
vest is we'll under way now, and there
is general Disappointment along the
river. -. a
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
FIRE F1END AT FERGUS FALLS.
Threatened Connasration Comm
tn Rarna. Hall and Residence.

Threatened CONFEDERATION Confined
to Barns. Hall and Residence.
Fergus Falls MIMI, Aug. 7.-Small
boys, while lighting cigarettes in Will
lam Whitson's barn last evening, set
fire in the hay and the building was
quickly in flames. The fire spread to
J, p. Haave's barn and f. H. Gray's
barn, Mrs. Carlson's barn. Theodore
Johnson's barn and icehouse, c. o.
Westby's barn and residence and
Bethania hall and all these buildings
were destroyed. Firemen, by hard
work, saved the row Of houses on he
premises. A considerable portion OF
the city was threatened for a time, but
the loss is not very heavy.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
CRITICISM HAS BEEN JUST.
British admiralty Receives . Black

british Admiralty Receives . Black
Eye.
London, Aug. 1.-The x feet. otherwise
known, az the enemy. has been declared
the winner Of the English naval maneu-
vers which nave been proceeding for the
past week. The defenders lost a dozen
cruisers. two gunboats and eight torpedo
boat destroyers. The enemy lost only
three cruisers. three torpedo boat de-
stroyers and three torpedo boats, while
they captured an endless number OF mer-
chantmen. ).
The result is taken to be q practical
confirmation Of the j~ustness Of the crit
icism to which the admiralty has recent
" been subjected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
ri.herm.n in Hard Luck.

Winona, MIMI, Aug. tin the mu-
nicipal court here yesterday morning
John Ludwick Of Minnieska, who was
arrested on Thursday by Deputy Game
Warden Blagic for fishing with q seine.
entered a plea OF guilty. He stated,
however, that he was trying to get food,
for his family, and told q pitiful story
OF hard luck. Judge Smith imposed
the small fine of $25 and COSTS Lud-
wick was given thirty days In which to.
nay the fine and supt. WILDER went his
security.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
HOW IT CAN AID.

No Sympathetic strike, hut an AS
s~essment for Funds.
s,s Washington, Aug. T. Although the
local autonomy provision of its consti-
tuition prevents the Federation from
ordering a general sympathetic strike.
the executive council in case Of q
strike or lockout can levy q weekly
assessment OF 1 cent per member on
all affiliated unions for not exceeding
ten weeks In any n year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
o SAFE AND ALL.

Garry Away booty.
Milwaukee, Aug. 7.-Burglars entered
william Cheeseman's hotel in West
Allis. loaded a heavy safe on a wagon
and drove away without being seen.
The safe contained about 500.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
ENGuLFED BY ORE.

Two Miners Have Their Lives
Crushed Out.
Negaunee, Mich, Aug. 7.-Erick john
son and John Perucheti, miners at the
Prince Of Wales mine Of the Regent
group here, were buried under thousands
Of tons Of ore yesterday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. Two partners Of the unfortunate
men were injured, but made Their escape.
The body Of johnson was recovered seven
hours after the accident, but Perucheti's
body was not taken out until 4:3O this
Afternoon. They were Ole residents Of
Neguanee and are survived by families.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
STRIKE nAY Bn SETTLED.
But Il II Just . Faint Glinner Of

hut Ii IL just . Falnt Glimner Of
Hope.
Pittsburg, Aug. 7.-Just a faint glim-
mer Of hope that the great steelwork-
ers' strike will be settled was embodied
in a statement given out by President
Shaffer Of the A~malgamated associa-
tipn last night. When asked II no
would pursue the same policy in or
dering a strike in the mills Of the Fed
eral Steel, and the National Tube COM
panies as he did in calling Out the men
in theAmerican Tin Plate company. he
replied:
IF it had not been for this deter
mination on my part the general strike
would have been ordered of Saturday
night"
The possibility of a settlement Of the
strike is based OF the bare hope that
the officials Of the three additional
companies will bring to bear sufficient
influence to urge an adjustment Of the
difficulty before the strike order is is
sued. President Shaffer did not x
press any hope that this would be done,
nor did he even discuss the matter, but
the inference was quickly seen that
there was such a probability in sight.
It is a faint one though, and but little
interest was taken in it in the general
offices of the association. =
The strike history of the day In
Pittsburg itself is not prolific of re-
suits; considerable, however, was do
ing in towns sussounding. In this city
all Of the idle mills are in the same
condition as before the failure of the
conference to settle the strike, and no
apparent move is being made by the
manufacturers to start the mills. con-
s%equently there has been no break In
the strikers ranks. The most impor-
tant strike point seems to be Leech-
burg and Wellsville, with McKeesport
a possible trouble center.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
GEN. M,AnrHun IS COMING.

VIII BE i'm Command Of Department
,,.., of Dakota.
st. Paul, Aug. "a semi-oficlal and
trustworthy report was given out yes
terday that Mai. Gen. Arthur MacAr-
thur, formerly adjutant general Of the
department Of Dakota, will soon be
placed in command of the department.
Gen. Macarthur is now on his way
from the Philippines. He will arrive
in San Francisco within a few days.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
RELYING ON THE RECORDS.

They Are said to BE quite ~suflcient
to vindicate schley.
New York, Aug. Capt. James N.
Parker, counsel for Admiral Schley.
left his home In Perth Amboy, N. j.,
for washington. He refused to discuss
any phase Of Admiral Schley's defense.
except to say. that the records are all
that are necessary to vindicate the &C.
cused officer OF every charge brought
against him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
BRIDE FOR

widow of a Distant Relative Will
Marry the Scnator-elect.
Washington, Aug. z. = Mrs. Mary p.
Blackburn, for several years a clerk in
the q-uartermaster generals Office of the
war deoartment has resigned her position
in order to become the bride of Joseph c.
G. Blackburn. United States senator-elect
from Kentucky. She is now at Cape
May. N. j.. as the guest Of h senator
and his daughter. Mrs. Hall. wife Of Col.
William P. Hall Of the army. Mrs. Black
burn is the widow Of the late Judge Fl. H.
Blackburn of Martinsburg, w. Va, a dA.
tant relative of the Kentucky senator.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
noER CoMMANDAN1, SHOT.

Killed After an Exciting Chase, and
Important Papers Secured.
Bloemfontein, Aug. 7.-Commandant
Froneman, son Of the Cornmandant
Fronemari, who, 1t is' alleged. shot 2
peace envoy named Morgendal. has
been killed near windburg after an ex-
citing chase. Most important papers
were found in his pockets. The British
hayeScaptured q Boer convoy Of seven
~ wagons near Boshof. Orange River
Colony.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10

NN&NSrtt HSLE
Philadelphia, Aug. IA terrific ex-
Locust street, above Tenth, last. night
completely wrecked five Of the struc-
lures and caused the death Of from
ten to- twenty or more persons. Some
Of those taken to the hospital will die.
Over two-score were more or less seris
ously injured. It is estimated that at
least thirty-f1ve persons were in the
five buildings when the explosion oc-
Cured, and the exact number of dead
will probably not be known for twenty
four hours.
The explosion occurred about $3.50
o'clock. What exploded and how IL
happened is not known at this time,
but it is believed to have been a barrel
of gasoline in one of the three grocery
stores. With the explosion the front
walls Of the buildings were blown up
ward and fell straight to the ground.
Almost every building In a radius of
two blocks about the scene of the ex-
plosion had window panes shattered
and were otherwise damaged. Every
building on the opposite side of Locust
street was. more or less wrecked but
none Of them fell.
Fire Adds to the Horror.
A terrible cry went, up from the ruins
the moment the explosion occurred.
Women, children and men, occupants
of the wrecked houses, could be seen
crawling from the debris, while the ag-
onizing cries Of others were heard in
the wreckage. From all the surround
ing buildings the injured people came
running and fell into the street uncon-
scious. To add to the horror, fire
broke out in the debris the moment 1t
settled to the ground, and in less than
five minutes the great pile was burnins
f1ercely from end to end. A general
alarm was turned in for fire apparatus
and ambulances, and in the meantime
the work of rescue was voluntarily be-
u by those in the neighborhood who
were not injured:
Here and there a person was dragged
from the ruins before the fire could
reach the victim. several lives being
saved by this prompt work. When the
f1remen reached the scene the flames
had reached great Roadway and were
igniting the buildingse across the
street. The fire. however, was soon un-
der control. and With the exception OF
a small blaze here and there 1t was
extinguished in a few moments.'
EE N4 ZN L a4I
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
EVACUATION OF PEKIN.

Aug. 15 IL Omicially Decided Upon
as the Date.
London, Aug. 4.-The under secretary
Of the foreign office, Lord Cranborne,
in the house Of commons announced;
that the official late fixed for tho
evacuation Of Pekin by the British
troops. was Aug. Is, subject to q few
days extension IL necessary. The evac-
uation OF the other portions Of China
depends on circumstances.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10

Tribe May he Wiped Ont.
La Crosse, wiss Aug. 4.-Private ad.
vices and messagessto DR.. &c. suiter.
member Of the state boardsof health
state that unless something ia dome to.
stamp cut the sgpallrcx which1has
again attacked the tribe Of WinEebago
Incianr o a 1.-THE reservation near Black
RiveraFalis and scattered on private
farms between there and La Crosse.
halr OF the one. great tribe VIII be.
wiped out in q short time. sI
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
ROW WITH PORTUGUESE.
Beers Invade Their Territory an,
Destroy PrODerty. =

Beers Invade Their Territory and
Destroy Property.
London, Aug. 4.-""The Beers who are
invading Portuguese territory" says
the Lourenzo Marques correspondent
of the Daily Mail, number 500. They
crossed the line neal Nanetzi and are
now going northward toward Komati-
poort. A Swiss farmer reports thai his
farm buildings have been burned and
his stock driven off and that his wife
and servants are missing. Although
the Portuguese authorities are prepar-
ing to make q vigorous resistance, only
144 men under Capt. Almeida are now
pursuing the Beers"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
BAN for Yokain.

Belle Fourche, s. D., Aug. I. - Bail
has been granted w. D. Yokum of this
city, who has been In Jail here for sew
eral months. He has been granted q
new trial for the murder Of a man
named Barnes in this city several
years ago. scotty Philip n Narctsse
Narcelle, two prominent cattlemen OF
Pierre, went security on q $500 bono.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
ouarrel Ends IN Murder.

& Quarrel Ends IN Murder.
Jackson, Miss, Aug. Nv. "a Ligon,
sanitary inspector 81. Jackson, last
night shot and killed David Z. Shelton.
The shooting occurred on the principal
streetsbf the city and caused much exc
citernent.. The men had quarreled
earlier III the daysit 10 said over al I'M
sspection. shelton returned TO We At
tack with 4 stick, when Lyon pulled 9
revolver and shot him through the
heart. 10th snenssare, prominently on
nected.@ b sIs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
SLAIN BY STREET CAR.

Daughter OF Gov. Jones of Alabams
Instantly Killed.
Montgomery, Ala, Aug. z. Carrie.
Jones, daughter OF Gov. Thomas g.
Jones, was crushed to- death BY g
street car. She was attempting to
cross the street In front Of the AR. The
accident occurred In front Of the ex-
ecutive mansion and was witnessed by
the governor. She was twenty years
nlNe 3sN&Esa&6SE tS iS$ 800 sE gfH%.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
Wheat worse Than Thou~ht.

Wheat Worse Than Th0u~ht.
Big Stone, s. D., Aug. 6. - Reports
from threehing machines indicate that
grain in this vicinity was damaged
more than was at first thought. Au-
gust Zumach, sig miles southeast,
threshed five bushels per acre of re-
jected grade, and William Churchell.
in the same vicinity, threshed a part Of
his wheat, which yielded six bushels.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
PICNIC PARTY WRECKED.

Two VIII Die and Twenty Others
Were Injured.
Cleveland, Ohio. Aug. 4-By the CIV
ing way Of a frame bridge at Oak
Point, rear Lorraine, $50 excursionists
of the colored churches Of Cleveland,
Lorain and Oberlin were hurled to the
ground, twelve feet below. Two per-
sons. Sarah and Ann Williams, were
probably fatally injured, and twenty
others were seriously hurt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
BIG HYDRAULIC PLANT.

Twin City Rapid Transit Company
. Credited With q scheme.
New York. Aug. A Toronto dis
patch says that the Twin City Rapid
Transit company has started the con-
sstruction OF a big; hydraulic power
plant ON the Mississippi river, It, ID
get q contract to light the two cities.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10
nlLIrors on nA1D.
Badger state Financeaa6hovn e s..
In Good ConAftion.

u1 10 Ne
II Good ConAffion.
Madison, Wis, AuS. l.-wisconsin,s
finances are In. healthy condition.
The report Of State Treasurer Dayid-
son 70 the governor shows that at the
close OF business July 81 there was q
third OF q million dollars in the general
and nearly two millions aud d
nall mall funds. Tie deposit OF state
money In banks amounts to 31,027,-I
soS'is; cash on hand, $11,502.os; bonds
or hand, $1.416.95 Isl The balances in
the several funds are:
J General fund......... 80. ss33,o74 Is
scnool n 4. .......... 992,477 rs
University fund 57.78e s5-
agricultural college fund.-. 56,923 81
Normal fund .............. 574,s2o SO
other funds 44O.s75 90.
Total 20 AK 76s q
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-08-10

.Rummaee sale s-ccessfu1.
Mcmillan, Wis, Aug. z. - The Ep-
worth league has just closed a RUM
mage sale Of old shirt waists. shoes.
etc., clearing some SEQ, OF which the
pastor OF the N. E. church gets 81.