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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12
GAS KILLS FLUSHING TREES.
Leaks Out Of the Mains and Affects
the Tree Roots,

Leaks Out of the Mains and Anects
tho Tree Roots.
The people Of Flushing. which has
become famous for the beautiful shade
trees which line it's streets. have no.
ticed recently that many big, sturdy
trees have withered and become life
less without apparent cause or injury.
These trees were not confined to any
n variety nor was any single To-
cality alone affected. Horticultural
experts examined the dead trees to see
II they had become affected by insects
or rust, but nothing of the kind was
found. Then Samuel B. Parsons, a vet
eran nurseryman, was asked to make
an investigation. He reported: "The
condition Of the trees indicates that
they have been killed by Illuminating
gas which has. escaped through the
mains in the streets and has found its
way to the roots. In several cases
where the dirt has been dug up around
the roots of the dead trees there has
been a strong odor of gas. If a similar
test was made with all the dead trees
the same odor would be discovered. I
do not know of anything else that
would kill the trees" Most of the trees
were planted mor than fifty years
ago. At the present rate, however.
Mr.. Parsons says he fears that all OF
them will be killed within five or six
years. The same cause he says has
killed many of the trees planted in
Manhattan. Another nurseryman said
that there is no doubt about the gas
killing the trees in Flushing. Last
spring." said he, eve planted six trees
in front Of a residence here. All the
trees budded, but just as they were
about to put forth leaves n of them
died. We replaced 1t, but when we
dug the dead tree up there was a
strong smell Of gas. The second tree
planted also died. Then we made a
complaint to the gas company and
found that not fifty feet away there
was a leak in the gas MAN."
The managers of the Flushing gas
plant declare that they are not to
blame for the destruction Of the trees.
They say that there are dead trees
IN streets where there are no gas
mains. The Flushing Association has
promised to employ nj Of the best
experts in the country to examine the
trees.-New York Sun.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12

= know what he'll do. And IL! don't
know-ah yes, God help me! l. do
know-wbat will become of me. And
1 haven't a relative. scarcely a friend
In the world, with the exception Of
yourself, Father Billings. II you don't
help me, I'm-I'm afraid I'm lost for
aver!"
What do you want me to d.. my
child?" asked the priest. quietly.
For answer, she sank on her knees
beside him. catching at his hand with
small, heseeching fingers that burned
like fire.
Tell him that l have been making
| charity calls" she said, hoarsely. HE
won't believe me, but he'll believe you,
If you tell him. Everybody knows"
without q suspicion of grim humor,
"how invariably truthful you are"
But, my child" said the priest,
gravely, that would be a lie. a SIM"
Il know it would be a lie," she made
answer, but would 1T be a sin If you
did it to save another? And there
are worse sins than lying, Father, and
| some of them are hard to avoid. l
| don't know how to tell you. but-I've
no money, Father, I've no, friends or
relatives, and IL my husband throws
me aside there's only M person to
| whom I can turn for assistance-and-
and-I do not want to go to-him."
The face of the priest was pale and
-...nIl o11ovxynon~ I1 l1ro,, l1y-
ing to be sinful. AS, a man and a
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12
horticultural school st Masd'son.

tasE5Espt1 - N#WA 80 5S@Aa n ts1fNAl.SNSGs lM. 49,
The accompanying illustrations show
scenes IN the Horticultural school ct
Madison, Wisconsin. The upper PIC
ture shows the students Of the class
IN plant life at worksinithe laboratory.
studying the development Of plants
from seed. The lower picture shows
q! lesson IN tree planting n the garden
house.
The lessons 81 Splant-life take upsthe
seed and It's termination, the nutrs-
ton OF the plant and Its development
from the seed to complete maturity;
how plants are affected by heat, cold.
moisture. dryness. parasites. soil, cli-
mate. Fertilizers, etc. The laboratory
work embraces practice u seed-test-
Ing under VARYING conditions Of hest,
moisture. and oxygen, the planting q
seeds undSr different conditions. with
8 stuudy,,sfrom iyingEplant specimens pf
s4hs formatlon q roots. leaysl. fruits.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12
DEFECTS IN THE CAPITOL.
whitcness Of Main Body Retained by
Frequent Painting. e

Whiteness Of Main Body Retained by
Frequent Painting. r
Frederic Harrison's admiration for
the capitol as an architectural work
and the central object of the Washing
ton landscape is shared by so many
that n can always send a thrill Of
panied surprise through a part Of ev.
cry group of visitors by a reminder
that only its two wings are built of
marble, and that for the whiteness of
its main body we must thank copiou3
and ~oft-renewed applications Of white
paint. But quite as much astonish-
ment is likely to be felt by most per-
sons at the discovery that the great
dome, which has been the delight Of
all beholders, is not precisely in tha
axis of the central portico, but about
six feet out of place. Yet such is the
case. It has been necessary to resort
to some trickery to deceive the eye in
taking in the whole effect of the edi-
flee, but the cheat has been accom-
plished SO cleverly that it may be for
given. Another fact little known to
the public is that the exquisite proper
tons Of the dome are the result of ac-
cident, not design. The present lines
do not follow the architectural draw
ings, because when the base Of the
dome proper was measured preparatory
to lowering it into the collar, which
wal already in place for 1t. 1t was
found to be too large. The collar could
not be changed to fit, so the original
base was cut of at the point where the
diminishing diameter would slip into
the collar. The result was most graft
flying. If. as many experts assert, the
present dome is perfect, it follows that
the dome ,as first designed would have
been imperfect, and If 1t had been used.
one of the most satisfactory public edi-
fees in the world would have lacked q
large part Of its present charm.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12
A Remarkable Australian.

Sir George Dibbs, who has Just pre-.
sented King Edward with a walking
stick Of his own make, is one of the
remarkable men Of Australia. He is
probably the only man in the empire
who has passed through the two ex-
treme experiences of a prime minister
and a prisoner in jail. Sir George has
twice been premier Of New South
Wales, and has held many other posts
Of the highest Importance in the
colony; and it was while he was q
prominent public man that he had the
courage to refuse to pay what he
thought an extortionate bill Of costs.
He was committed to Darlinghurst
Jail, Sydney, for a year, and served
the sentence through to the end.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12
When the whits. dove cooes to his drowsy

When the whits- love cooes to his drowsy
mate.
And birds in. the tree. rejoice,
Old Brahma stands on the barn-yard gate
And shouts In . lusty voice:
II feel better this mor-rning."
And the bantam thinks It's true,
For he answers. back In a tenor tone:
"Wlthout-a dsubt-you do-o."
The house dog lies with his head on his
paws,
And blinks at the morning call:
The cat with. a neld-mouse in her jaws
Comes running home on the wall;
While the Brahma heralds the mora
again;
And the Bantam takes the cue:
Il feel better this MORNING.
"Without-a doubt-you do-o."
The birds; with a glorious burst of song
Make glad the orchard boughs:.
And the farmer, swinging his pals along,
Goes out to milk the cows;
The work of the day begins again,
And the ROSTERS call anew:
Il feel better this MORNING"
"Without-a doubt-you do-o."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12
Grouping the states.

The very large states are: Texas,
266,011 square miles; California, 1885,,
233 square miles; Montana. 147,O61
square miles; New Mexica, 122,687
square miles; Arizona, lis, $50 square
miles; Nevada, 1867 square miles;
Colorado. 100, 1863 square miles. The
large states are: Michigan, 81, $50
square miles; Wyoming, 97,8s7 square
miles, Oregon, Sc, 1888 square miles;
Minnesota, $685. square miles; Utah,
84,92S square miles; Idaho, 83.S28
square miles; Kansas, s2,2s6 square
miles. South Dakota, 1850 square
miles; Nebraska, 1851 square miles;
North Dakota. 70,s79 square miles;
Washington, 1854 square miles; Mis-
souri,, 69,137 square miles; Wisconsin,
IS. 8O5 square miles. The good sized
states are Georgia. 59,436 square
miles; Florida. 1884 square miles;
Illinois. $3.50 square miles; Iowa, &c.
go square miles; New York, 53,,719
square miles; Arkansas, 1928 square
miles; North Carolina, 52,674 square
miles; Alabama, 51,756 square miles;
Louisiana, 1926 square miles; Mis-
sissippi, 46, 919 square miles: Pennsyl-
yania, 1929 square miles; Ohio, "A
s464 square miles; Virginia, 4 1880
square miles; Tennessee, A $50 square
miles; Kentucky, 4O,ss2 square miles.
Smaller states: Oklahoma, 3S,95S
square miles; Indiana 3s,5s7 square
miles: Maine, 5000 square miles; In
dian Territory. s1,l54 square miles;
South Carolina. 31,o4s squaresmiles;
West Virginia. 24,,504 square miles.
The small states are: Maryland, Ii.
2s7 square miles; Vermont, s,56s
square miles; New Hampshire, s,377
square miles; sAlassachusetts. s.546
square niles; New Jersey. 8.17s. square
miles; Connecticut, 6,yel2 square miles
Delaware 2,sso square miles; Rhode
island, ~ square miles; District of
Columbia. lss square miless---7Journsll
5pf Education.
lGSESfs
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12
flowers, etc, and the parts Of the dow

flowers. ETC., and the parts Of the fow-
er, with elementary work in cross
p%ollination; also transplanting and
pruning, the>uss of the spraying. pump,
the compromising Of insecticides, and
fungicides. winter protection Of plants
making Of hotbeds and cold frames,
tree protectors, berry boxes, etc.
Additional lessons embrace the culti-
walton Of the various fruits Of u eli
mate, including the marketing and
preservation, with the culture and
adaptation Of fiower-garden plants.
also the principal injurious insects and
methods Of preventing their ravages.
The laboratory instruction embraces
practical work in grating, budding,
the growing Of plants from cuttings.
forcing vegetables, etc.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12
self-forgett,ng:. Also. tho r.current

self-forgetting. Also. the rGcurrent
torture of his: wretched inability to
solve the problem Of whether or not
he did right In telling the lie will al
ways serve the purpose Of an exquis-
itely painful hair-shirt to the man who
told 1t. But there are rare moments.
now and then. when the problem and
the repentance alike cease to trouble
him-when he is glad In the conviction
that the lie saved not only q woman's
body from pesdition, but also the wom-
ans soul.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12

my husband came in at another. II he
saw me-and I'm almost SURE he did
he'll believe the worst in a moment.
He judges everybody by himself. And
the fact that he had another woman
with him won't make q bit Of differ
s~eace-to him. II he saw me-and 1
know. ISfeel that he did-he's at home
now. questioning my maid. He always
does 10 II he finds me out Of the house.
no matterswhers ! am, MOI how short
IT time I've been absent. And II he
discovers that ! haven't been making
charity calls this afternoon. 40 1 told
my maid ! Intended doing, he,l-he,ll
throw mo aside like an OLD glove. Or
4 u answered letter. OIL know him. z
q tho priest looked incredulous, and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12

The Problem Of Life.
BY ETHEL M. L

BY E1f1E M.
Copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
II there was one particular charac-
teristic or quality for which the Rev.
Charles Billings was especially distin-
guished it was that of truthfulness.
He was truthful, moreover, for rea-
sons quite apart and side from his
calling. AS a slim and pallid youth
at boarding school he had been famous
and popular-because OF his exceed
ing candour. Later, as the devoted
and conscientious rector of the An
gelican Catholic Church of the Atone
meEt, lie was popular and beloved In
spite of it. And if ever the meek and
lowly-minded clergyman knew a u s
picion of spiritual pride it was because
of the absolutely spotless and I'M
stained condition of his life-record in
the matter Of truth-telling.
To have expected the Rev. Charles
Billings, therefore, to have deliberate
ly-albeit unwillingly-yielded to the
temptation to give utterance to an I'M
eQuivocal lie would have been mani
testify outrageous. And yet
The door Of the church study opened,
mi evening, to admit a woman-a
woman tall, slender, Of good figure,
and expressive face, mirroring just
then numerous unpleasant emotions.
The Rev. Charles Billings knew her
for one of his Pensioners, the wife of
c0li1 TNhr prouycf0y vooroh mt ~ tho
old-time Chicago, and a man who was
popularity suspected Of being a better
business man than husband. Certain
it is, the fine eyes of his wife had long
since acquired a look Of weary and
patient resignation.
Straight up to the table at which
the priest sat hurried the woman. In
her eagerness and agitation she never
saw the surprised but soothing gesture
which beckoned her to a chair. But
as she sank into it mechanically it be-
came evident that she had been. cry
ing.
"Oh Father Billings!" she exclaimed,
wildly-the gentle little priest being
SO designated by his High Church con-
gregation-"Oh Father Billings do help
me! II you do not" but it was some
minutes before she could go on.
II met an-an old friend this after
noon," she explained, subsequently.
"and we've had an ice together, Just
to talk of-of old times. There wasn't
a shadow of harm in 1t. although we
used-we used to love each other. Per-
haps," with a sudden accession Of reck-
lessness, II love him still. At all
events, someone+my husband" her
voice and face all concentrated Bit
terness, plotted and came between us.
Then I married-Mr. Brewster. Ii
felt so helpless; I didn't know what
else to do. And I've tried to be a good
wife to him, a far better wife than he
has been a husband. I've never seen
the other man-since I was married,
until today.
I'VE came upon each other quite by
accident, and we only-we only talked
a little of-of that other time. But as
we left the confectioner's by M door
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12
bogus COLOMBO ne.,le..

This insect (Doryphora juncta) Is
often mistaken for the genuine Colo
RADIO beetle; but 1t feeds on plants Of
the wild solanum family, like the
h~orse-nettle. The most Observable
differences : these: In the true
Colorado beetle the sides are orna-
-mented with two rows Of black dots
and the head 10 black; while in Juno
Ia" there Is but one row Of dots. as
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12

shown In the illustration. The head
is Of a pale color; the first joint be-
hind the head Is reddish brown and
edged with black. The mature In
sects differ still more widely. The
true Colorado beetle carries ten dis
tinct stripes on his bacl-.; the third and
fourth stripe. counting from the OUT
side, being Joined behind. In juncta,
the second and third are Joined and
In large number Of cases the two
stripes are united the entire length
by deep brown or black.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12

Ths true heavenly mind VIII; y
ssaIthlys Kind. I'M sss
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-10-12

The New Pacific Cable.-Work has
already begun 81 the British Pacific
cable. which will be $685. miles In
length the longest cable yet con-
.structed. It Will run from Vancouver
Island to Tanning Island, q distance
Of 1857 miles, before landing IL
made, thence to the Fiji Islands.
thence to Norfolk Island and thence
TO Queensland. According to the con-
tract the whole cable Is to 30 laid and
working ~ January 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Takes Control of the Mobile and
Ohio System.

Takes Control of the Mobile and
Ohio System.
A dispatch from New York last night
says: The Southern Railway Company to-
day secured control Of the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad Company. The terms were briefly
outlined in statement given out to-
night by W. Butler Duncan. chairman of
the board of directors Of the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad Company. Mr.. Duncan's
statement follows:
THE Southern Railway Company has
offered to the holders of the bonds and
stock of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Company in effect, the guarantee Of the. gen.
eral mortgage per cent bonds Of the lat
ter company, and to the stockholders OF the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company an an
nual payment equal to a dividend of per
cent for the first year. 3 per cent for the
second and per cent in perpetuity there
after
The passing of the control Of the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad Company through own
ership Of a majority of the general mort
gage bonds is complete so far as the Mo-
bile and Ohio Railroad Company is con-
cerned. The deal only awaits formal rat
ifcation by the Southern Railway Com
pany.
When Chairman Duncan was asked to-
night to whether there was any posi-
bility of the arrangements falling through
he replied that there was no possibility
whatever. He said that so far any per-
son could foresee the arrangements for the
future control Of the Mobile and Ohio Rail-
road Company were settled the leading in
terests on both sides having consented to
the arrangements outlined in his statement.
President Samuel Spencer of the Southern
Railway Company gave out the following
statement:
1.-The circular addressed to the general
mortgage bondholders and to the stock
holders Of the Mobile and Ohio explains
the transaction of the proposed acquiSi
ton of those securities by the Southern
Railway Company and by this means of the
control and management of the Mobile and
Ono property. The value of the Mobile and
Ohio to the Southern is chiefly in giving to
1t ,direct short line from st. Louis and
Cairo to the gulf.
THE valuable terminals Of the Mobile
and Ohio at Mobile used in connection with
those of the Southern will enable the South
ern to develop traffic through that port to
an extent which would not be practicable
to either OF the two lines operated separate
ly. and the recent acquisition by the South
ern OF large and valuable terminals at East
st. Louis through its st. Louis division,
which are very much larger than those
possessed by the Mobile and Ohio, will en-
able the Mobile and Ohio line to develop
business at and from the st. Louis gate
way to an extent and in a manner that
would have been Impossible with the limit
ed terminals heretofore available to the Mo-
bile and Ohio.
1.-The Mobile and Ohio had previously
built line to the edge of the Birmingham
real entrance. This entrance the South
ern can now furnish in the most adequate
way without further construction or pur.
chase of terminals. This will materially
strengthen the Mobile and Ohio property.
as well as the Southern.
1.-The Southern will reap another advan-
| tage in gaining an entrance into the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

From the Philadelphia Press.
Tess-'Mr. Phoxy seems very anxious to
have his wife make over her last years
gown"
Jess-"Yes; he'll make over $50 or $40 If
she does"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
lf e
'sHecht!s' Greater Stores,
SSHIechtS' Greater Stores,
Inventory showed where the SURPRISES and these
Hour Sales will reduce theara immensely.
5I3-5I5 Seventh Street.
5I3-5I5 Seventh Street.

Stock-takng everything; shows exctl where
nse large brings light all the odds epds and ends
Of lines We finished stock taking yesterday and begin
work of dspong Of all the SURPRISES. Candd have
such bargains before lives which makes the
hour sale of the y 3
No how small purchases may have the amount
of them charged and arrange the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
of Montgomery"

Of Montgomery"
President Spencer expects to start south
within a day or two, and he will make
thorough investigation of the Mobile and
Ohio property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

The Klondike gold output during 1900
amounted to Sl2,O00,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

800. pair for ladies long, short
and medium gray, white and
black COrsets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

SOC. for mems soiled tan kidgloves,
sizes IL and IA. were SIPS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

Soc. pair for extra heavy 11-quar-
ter white full double-bed blan
kets, SI.5o values.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31

To Cure the Grip In Two Days
Laxative Byomo- Quinine removes ths cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
@ to 1 O.

Boys good stanch mixed wool
knee pants, usually 25c., for
SAc.
&c. for child's fast black ribbed
hose, usually I5c. pair.
I9c. for lot of mems soc. colored
shirts.
SIC. yard for lot &c. and Ioc.
tOrchOn laCes.
Izsc. yard for 36-inch cream cur
tain scrim, usually SC. yard.
z7sc. for waterproof felt window
shades, all colors, fixtures COM
plete.
25c. for child's silk caps trimmed
with velvet, sold for SOC. and
75c.
47sc. yard for yard-wide percale
remnants, spring styles, Ioc.
values.
Innings up to CSC. for 4zsc.
Lot of remnants OF Innings. comprising fine
French colored percaline: silver sheens perca-
silks and mercerized Innings: in good lengths;
which sold from the piece for as high as 25c,
to go for 45sc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
ST and SIPS fancy silk waist

lengths. 800
Lot of 3. 31a and 4-yard- lengths of fancy
silks. comprising all-silk hemstiched plisse.
striped and figured taffetas, which sold for 81
and 81. % yard i'll light and dark shades in
about % patterns. 10 go for 29c. yard. Think
of such an Offering desirable, worthful silks,
with nothing AT all the matter with them, and
in desirable lengths selling ut less than half
price.
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1 O to 1 1 .

Domestics TIP to 121Ac., SC.
Lot of remnants Of polka dot and fancy fan
nelettes, dress ginghams, outing fannels white
goods, &c: not large lot. but long they
last to go for DC. yard. instead of up to 1212c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-31
1 1 to IL.

$7.oS skirts, $4.o8.
Lot of ladies' black cheviot serge skirts, trim
med with two rows of satin which formerly
sold for $7.9S. for 81.
Lot of sOiled and mussed tatfeta
silk waists, sold up to SO, for
$1.40.
Lot of ladies' black kersey coats,
sold for $3.50 for S4.oS.
Ladies suits up to SIS, $3.50.
Lot of ladies' suits of oxford gray chevots.
of homespuns and of cheYiot serges, in several
styles, which sold up TO So. to go for $50
Lot of misses brown, blue and
garnet kersey coats. sizes II,
I6 and IS, for 1898, formerly
sold for SI2 to SIS.
So capes for $30S
Lot Of ladies' broadcoth ard kersey stitched
boucle capes, which sold for S. to go for $39S.
Choice of lot of ladies and misses
trimmed and untrimmed felt
ldtS, III dill lOiOlS, lStiol dS, Sdll-
ors, flats and short backs, for
IOc., formerly UP to SI.25.
3Sc. pair for lot of boys SOC. all
wool knee pants.
I9c. for choice of lot OF boys soc.
and Csc. shirt waists, with and
without collars.
$I.o8 for lot boys double breasted
short pants suits up to $3.50.
Ioc. for small lot of soiled kid
gloves, broken sizes, sold up to
$I.oo.
15c. for misses SOC. gray and
white union suits.
25c. for lot mems ribbed fleeced
drawers which sold for soc.
HeCht &